https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-01-04.pdf 32843644628f507f0b736b4a38142c55 PDF Text Text Civil litigation piling up for Hastii Former Hastings City Councilman faces criminal charges St ^l'll•l||^||||, •••• •* Richard K, 'llI ^^^-RTLor See story on page 9 »* C 005 C005 ^^TNTaffee- 4?1 County's Year in Sports ■ 2023 See story on page 5 »llp •••• • • • 5 J -r Dr Deuoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ^^0/2024 ^^^00 AM S9^S A Hastings IOANNER - • -- BB —- * II p VOLUME 170, No. 1 Thursday, January 4, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Out with the old, in with the new (year) < ■ J? r * * > I -■-J I T j I, ■ ▼ < > • :I 7 ► I *•. w • X •3 ___ rar ♦f « ■k V 4 n lYr rtf .1 #•/ \ Mf V\' •A ! r t I 1*; .I 1 1 'i iS s fl /A i'l •i I 0. • * * 'Xiln ■r^ s> f i R f S -.KIS M 1 • \r .tv ■ 11^— * A 0^ 9 i v> iff VOTE * ** / *< ’ HERE i 7 t' 111 a wite.-;?- 6* .•2^ L* Al V( \ 1 .'-•w3 ■Il n h I V1 h F F 7^ Ml I €, A' * Fl’S"- J ’I 'X *♦ > « I ------ kU -.Ki!' -- • • V WE*.'-' '«KS<- r -» » * r" r. t.. J * 4 A* f'. r. •I - •• •<•! I 7) t •4 t J Ft J M ' U:5^ < I .•tf t '> ■ ..X I J . I— \ l’ — #. .lA nV 7^^ * A 5 I V 1 4 \’ t t must be manned by a mini- ./ Jz LI « Framing session set as county seeks more election inspectors (1 I te r * A f* .b .S*T r *« r ’ .4 f • / * 4? . .L ■TV .r I 4 »* •> J < u i 7* • J •St / I f I iiw liFti I is■fr, ::1F7 a>-' TIP 1* h I li ! J I'A ‘ 9. I _ The stroke of midnight on Monday welcomed a new beginning for Barry County residents by ushering m the year 2024. Attendees to Hastings annual’s New Year’s Eve bah drop and celebration did so in style. As The Ban,ier staff prepares for another year of covering Barry ounty s biggest new stories we want to extend a warm ‘Happy New Year’ to all our readers. For more sights from the celebration in nano 2. 7 z'okr.tr, ’....i.-hx in Hastinoc Hastings, flin flip tn to page (Photo u,, by Bob /Gaskill) t' & A Jayson Bussa Editor Cindy While scanned over a list of registrants for an upcoming election inspector training session. Just under two dozen names were on the list as of early this week. Due to new election laws that have taken effect, the county could use all those new­ comers - and more. This year will play host to three different elections - the Michigan presidential pri­ mary on Feb. 27; the primary election on Aug. 6; and the state’s general election on Nov. 5. Proposals from Lakewood Public Schools and Barry County Central Dispatch will also be included within the Feb. 27 election. Newly-passed election rules will be in play in all three of these elections, most notable is mandatory nine days of early voting. Each polling location must staff a mini­ mum of three election inspectors for those nine, eight-hour days leading up to the actu­ al election day. To pull that off, more help is a must. “It will likely require more people,” said White, who is still in her first year as Barry County Clerk after taking over for Pam Palm­ er during the fall. “You get everyone burnt out on Election Day. You have certain work­ ers who always work on Election Day. But, now you have nine days you have to staff'at least three people at a minimum.” (Election Day) is one day — a big long day but now you’re talking bout nine days and eight hours a day where you could be sitting there all day long with just one person com­ ing in,” White added. “We don’t know. We don’t know how (turnout will be).” White and township clerks have been labor­ ing to recruit more election inspectors to meet the staffing needs brought about by this new rule, which was included in the newly-passed Michigan Proposal 2, the Voting Policies in See TRAINING, page 2 I I New VA coordinator hopes to get more County board vets connected, aware of resources re-organizes before tackling business in 2024 r I* I •I Jayson Bussa Editor k The Barry County Board of CommisP sioners made minimal changes to how it •t will conduct business in the new year. The board kicked off its 2024 meeting schedule on Tuesday morning with a brief ;C organizational meeting, which consisted of •h► the election of a board chair and vice chair .L in addition to tweaking rules for meetings, making committee assignments and setting a meeting schedule. All of that was covered in the 19-minute 1^ meeting, where commissioners opted to t keep everything largely the same compared to last year, when it welcomed four new commissioners to the board. County Clerk Cindy White led the meet­ ing to begin with, starting with the election of a board chair. The board did not opt for a t vote by secret ballot, instead. Commissioner f Mike Callton nominated last year’s chair p Dave Jackson to return to the spot, which p was seconded by Commissioner Bob TeuL nessen. No other commissioners were nomL inated and the board unanimously voted for r Jackson. Last year, Jackson beat out Mark r Doster for the role. ; The same scene played out for David 5 Hatfield, who returned to his role as vice 2 chair this year. Teunessen nominated HatV I » r ■ r I 1* w ,. . . , f field,’ which supported by c was ^upponco oy Commiseommis- [ sioner Catherine Getty. The board voted i him into the spot unanimously. With Jackson and Hatfield at the helm, the board had an opportunity to review the f rules that govern the weekly meetings of the Board of Comniissioners and the Com- | mittee of the Whole. The board opted to make one minor tweak to both, For the Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings, the board decided to create an agenda item that would allow county offi­ cials a chance to speak before public com­ ment. This opportunity already existed in Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings but not for the COW. “When people are coming in from the county, from different departments, wheth­ er its a judge or a department head or what, 0^*^^ address I, the board if there is an update or informa­ tion we need,” jacKson Jackson said. said. -I “I thought thought that that uun would be a pretty simple update and it is | not really a change to the board rules as much as an addition to our COW agenda since it’s already on our BOC.” For BOC meetings, the board changed one rule regarding its consent agenda. J See COMMISSION, page 3 Hunter McLaren Staff Hriter Battle Creek native Joseph Seech was looking for a change of pace when he heard about a position with the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center. •M-h. . c ‘i f, I M < ■ b« •w 4 Ij ‘A homicide detective. Kind of just got burned out. I just want something different,” Seech said. “I wanted to move back closer to my family; all my family is up here. So 1 moved back here, kind of just winging It, trying to see what I wanted to do.” Seech said he was at a personal veterans affairs appointment when he mentioned he was looking to explore new career opportuni­ ties. Someone at the office familiar with the Barry County United Way mentioned the open veterans affairs coordinator position. In Barry County, the county contracts with the experiences, but he called Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes anyway. i interviewed and it just was a good fit. Now I’m here,” he said. “In a bit of a round­ about (way), 1 kind of just ended up here. It’s not what my plan was, but so far, 1 think it’s great. I enjoy it.” He's been in the office for about a month. .;tjr- ■ ■ I. «d . After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School, Seech joined the Army. After seven years of service, he moved to Tennessee where he worked in law enforcement for another seven years, spending some time as a United Way to provide VA services. Seech said he was skeptical at first, with the position being different from his previous '"■^1 I .. _____ «.v. t 4 4^ .UNIAEb dty Wrrw^ tiwu wB 4 _i I s A. j ty ii?— ♦' •a L-. b T 1P^.—. Battle Creek native and Army veteran Joseph Seech hopes to spread awareness of programs and resources available to local veterans, Including his office. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) where he’s been reaching out to local veter­ ans organizations and familiarizing himself with the Barry County landscape. In his short time here, he said he’s been impressed with the generous nature of the community, both through the United Way’s various programs and through other organizations. “Generally. I’m new to the Barry County area, so I'm learning about the community here. It's a pretty cool community,” he said. “I'm very quickly seeing how close-knit the See VETERANS, page 3 < .i * s *♦ b ’ ’’ J b I A A » J �•l K * * Pgge 2 — Thursday, January 4, 2024 — The Hastings Banner l‘ > Crowds flock to Hastings to ring in 2024 J NEWS BRIEFS r ■ J.. I fe ■. Lt f Barry County Earth Day group collecting used sneakers The Barry County Earth Day Group is leading an initiative to recycle old, worn-out athletic shoes. Die Barry County Earth Day group has partnered with GotSneakers to recycle and repurpose pre-loved sneakers. Old athletic shoes will be cleaned up and shipped to micro-enterprises in developing countries where they generate income for families and employees. Shoes can be sold or recycled into new items. For instance, the outsole’s ground rubber can be used for baseball, football and soccer fields. The midsole’s ground foam can be used to resurface basketball and tennis courts as well as playgrounds. Locals can donate their well-loved athletic shoes and help make a difference. Drop-off boxes can be found at the Hastings Public Library (227 E. State St.) and TriFit (303 E. Center St). This effort is part of Barry County Earth Day’s 2024 focus on the ”5 R’s” strategy to dispose of our trash and reduce the number of items sent to local landfills: Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle. Those looking to dispose of bumcd-out Christmas lights can also recycle them during regular business hours at the Barry Conservation District office at 1611 Hanover St. # 105 in Hastings. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:30 p.m. Christmas lights can also be recycled during this spring’s hazardous waste collection. 9 * F** Local group offers discussions on world affairs The public is invited to join the Great Decisions world affairs discussion program for thought-provoking reading and conversation. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The grass­ roots face-to-face model adopted by Great Decisions more than 50 years ago continues today, with tens of thousands of participants taking part in discussions nationwide annu­ ally. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions briefing book, watching informative talks and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The Hastings group is just one of multiple groups in Michigan with hun­ dreds more throughout the United States and across the world. This year, the local group will meet on Thursday mornings (February through March) from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings will take place upstairs in the Hastings Public Library community room. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. The group generally has between 15 and 20 participants. Consensus is not an aim of the program; rather the class is designed to help individuals better understand complex issues. A soft-cover book is available for purchase. Attendees read the assigned article prior to each meeting to gain background information and prepare for discussion. Along with taking part in discussions, participants watch a video that provides more information on the week’s topic. Attendees choose how much they want to participate in terms of prepa­ ration and in-class dialogue. This year’s topics include Mideast realignment, climate technology and competition, science across borders, the U.S.-China trade rivalry, NATO’s future, understanding Indo­ nesia, a high seas treaty and pandemic preparedness. The meetings are free; the only cost is for the book. For further information about the local group, or to order the book, contact Carole at 616-450-3164 by Friday, Jan. 12. J f w** w 4 ' J 2A l- C r An aerialist street performer dazzles audience members as she performs her routine. (Photos by Bob Gaskill) ’•Il z • A" b • Celebration of the Life of LARRY BAUM at f ' 't. » a g» ^1. *• 4 3>‘ ■ I '.f b Maelea (right) and Maggie Martin pose in front of the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro. Maggie sang “Tomorrow” along with “Auld Lang Syne" at Sunday’s event. Hundreds gathered in downtown Hastings on Sunday to celebrate the final moments of 2023 while ushering in 2024. The fourteenth annual Hastings New Year’s Eve Community Cele­ bration went off without a hitch on Sunday. A larger crowd than usual gathered at the comer of State and Jefferson streets in Hastings for the ball drop and community celebration. Some of the turnout may be owed to this year’s higher-than-average temperatures, a stark contrast to the usually frigid weather that usually accompanies New Year’s Eve. DJ Jon Anderson kept the music pumping while WBCH’s Dave lb« McIntyre emceed the community celebration. Performances from local musician Zach Franklin and street performers kept the crowds entertained throughout the event. The night ended with the annual ball drop, along with a light and sound show. Hastings’s ball was built by Hastings High School stu­ dents and has been used at each year’s event. Next year will mark the 15th year of Hastings’s New Year’s Eve Community Celebration, with one year missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. W •i *1 ■» * 3 --I.' saiaU^ sacf ’aiiBO pt • I llpJ I eJixa •ie® 53^^ I J •fi -T ft!lt I / I 4. '^1 n ’i-'V' I Tww \' - /J •» • 1 r I ' J] IV>r-Sd .1< r X * •• ■■ I 'O h* I ,• Wj I I I 0? i J I % flitjibaa® Hl* 2i CSJ' <0176 i) I I a ti t't. <« J A A ’1 IfM ' •" * i. builder yet as civil litieatioii pte i These tigers were able to get their stripes touched up on Sunday inside the chil­ dren’s warming tent. The warming tent is a staple at each year’s New Year’s Eve celebration. A fire performer blows flames from her mouth at Sunday's New Year’s Eve celebra­ tion in Hastings. Jrala bPoGiffl ** ay ajgy ‘VX3 •’ • *■--:« lat toi i i a AHasjngfc^a^j >* i«SssB-jfe3oaafeaji(^ Public defender’s office continues to evolve with latest proposed changes Jayson Bussa Editor The Barry County Committee of the Whole took action Tuesday morning to reclassify the employment status of two of the three current employees with the county’s Public Defend­ er’s Office. The office, which receives much of its funding from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, was established in 2018, with Chief Public Defender Kerri Selleck proving instrumental in its formation. While still in its relative infancy, the office is beginning to grow and evolve. Some chang­ es have been made to stay in compliance with seemingly ever-changing state mandates. The evolution continued on Tuesday morn­ ing as the county’s Committee of the Whole recommended that the board of commission­ ers sign off on a resolution that would reclas­ sify the status of Assistant Public Defender William Renner and Administrative Assistant Roberta Krouse. Under the changes, Renner will become a senior assistant public defender, two steps up in the county pay scale, equating to $8,250. Renner largely works with clients facing mis­ demeanor charges. Krouse, the public defender administrative assistant, would be reclassified as public defender office coordinator, also a two-tier jump in pay grades to the tune of $6,600. Krouse is expected to inherit more work as the state pressures each county’s public defender office to pay contracted attorneys on an hourly scale instead of a fixed sum. Michael Brown acknowledged the state’s pressure to create pay equity and parity on par with each county’s prosecutorial team, but also said that the reclassifications were not solely a product of the state’s advisement, rather, it was recommended by the county’s classification committee. This (state) standard has created some level of consternation because the state is J i .-1 ' much folks should get paid. This recommendation i isn I completely based on that, if you may. It’s based on our classification committee reviewing the job description and evaluating it and making a recommendation where it should be paid based on our organization.” This year’s budget for the public defend­ er’s office, supported by the 2022-23 Michi­ gan Indigent Defense Commission Grant, can support a chief public defender (Selleck), a senior assistant public defender and an assis­ tant public defender. This means that the office still has the resources to hire an addi­ tional assistant public defender for its staff. To handle the county-wide caseload, the office also utilizes a pool of approved Barry County-based attorneys who are contracted with the public defender’s office to take on clients. The Committee of the Whole recommended one additional employment reclassifica­ tion during its year-opening session on Tues­ day. This reclassification moved Senior Dep­ uty County Clerk Sarah VanDenburg’s pay scale from level 7 to level 9, a raise of $3,300, paid through the county clerk budget portion of the general fund. The move was attributed to the growing scope of duties for the position. ** w w '^Se OPi *. 4»; Wijste 3 » ' a,, I -5:xi: . « r Wiaii.){‘c> ‘'SJSri?' bi'"' 'as.,’ *;* .• c -» ' ‘:? r *1 9 4 'SJV a ®''ae 'H. r.*a 0** l-k ^3e ^S 1 < *V-* I «w. 1». * '» I XCei, r I ' 5^ I®* Si w* • *5v* if.4 I «!5S7*' A. *• .2* s • 4 St' < <2 Xis ,s. *. ^*1 'W V 1 -» >5 O' •? TRAINING, continued from page 1 4* >« { 4 if r -5^ i a. National average price of gas projected to see yearly decline in 2024 for second straight year GasBuddy, a PDI company, last week released its annual Fuel Price Outlook with some good news for drivers: expect lower gasoline and diesel prices in 2024. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices, forecasting that, after two years of above-average gas prices, 2024 will bring relief at the pump for consumers as several factors contribute to less of a pinch at the pump. GasBuddy expects the yearly national average will drop from $3.51 per gallon this year to $3.38 in 2024. G^ prices still could fall below a national average of $3 per gallon this winter before starting to rise in late February, getting close to $4 per gallon as summer approaches, then mildly declining into summer, with humcane season presenting uncertainty in late summer. The outlook forecasts the highest prices will be seen at the peak of the summer driving season in May, with the national average potentially rising as high as $3.89 per gallon. Diesel pnees are also predicted to fall incrementally from 2023, peaking at $4 13 per gallon in March 2024. e Americans are expected to spend a combined $446.9 billion on gasoline in 2024. Averhousehold will fall to an estimated $2,407, down 2 percent from 2023, and over 12 percent less compared to 2022. I .T’-n s. f-** sRr?if4^. ..1 'I *« f J, V -41 •* ,’4/* / I Saturday, January 20^*^ 1:00 to 5:00 PM At Ever After Banquet Hall 1230 N Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058 Constitution Amendment. The proposal was passed by voters in the 2022 election. On Thursday, Jan. 11, the county will host an information session for new election inspectors, put on vji by uy ElectionSource, nicvuonduurce, a vendor that works with Barry and other counties, selling and programing all election equipment. Three different sessions are planned for in Hastings. at the Tyden Center I reserved specifically for new election iinspectors and any Barry Counfy resident is welcome to sign up by connect­ ing with the County Clerk’s Office^ Existing election inspectors are trained every two years. In July, these experienced ELECTION INSPECTOR TRAINING Thursday, Jan. 11 9 to 11 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m. Tyden Center 121 S Church St, Hastings Registration is required poll workers - along with new election inspectors - will also receive training so that they are up to speed on the changes to the election process this year. During this ’s election, uHi, year years election, early voting will be held at 10 different locations throughout the county. Yankee Springs, Orangeville Irv,ng Thomapple and Johnstown township; rad-r ‘ ‘^1'' while five additional locations will feature -------- a consolidawni ‘“'""^hips, an effort that Will allow those townshinc » »-* I 1 • townships to Iunlock savings. Hastings will also host just one location for early voting, consolidating all four of its wards. se«k.nl ‘•"ee training L'b’. b.S; ’1 V 1 ' I 1? r 4 Wf’^bh '>N.’ V -' sxsS’c r ♦ < * th?i are encouraging newly-registered individuals lo join the afternoon or evening session. 1 * I S? v’s “{J f / lii ( s I «« <•.'' t' A X' �J The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 2024 — Page 3 L I 4 r k 1 t • 9-f^S^iT t/yrt u ■ I < — I jar r . —* . * ___ ■ J « « r * *9 z s •l AT. •• SPavW Hatfield 9^ •<ff 9mm I Ih ZJ r-' 4 I I * PT V rI VI 4 - RI Li ^4* 1 (right) 3s“Bu;s7) the county boerd’s vice chair and chairman, respectively, for 2024. (Photo byrsturn j'a"yso"n r V’ J COMMISSION, continued ft * .i Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava (center) swore in two ™ new members of the Hastings Planning Commission Tuesday, Scott (left) and Levi Bolthouse (right). ■v ' -Iw J" A *»«_ i ** • I 5 - \ti ( ' xV'* * ItC * ** . - X. % ■ * •Z’ ^4 * 4b »?)4,J •»! - -3 * s»i Hltll '""ikS 1 J i r I r I '4 I I. ■(J ’4 t.A iV ,4* I 4 I I 1 1 I f I I I f 1 Hastings Planning Commission approves tow business site plan, swears in new members Hunter McLaren Staff Writer The Hastings Plarming Commission has approved site plans for a tow company on the south side of town. Chris Nelson, owner of Clarksville-based N6 Towing and Recovery, presented the plans to commission members Tuesday. The plans call for the tow business to move to 1633 and 1745 South Hanover Street, previously occu­ pied by RB Excavating. N6 will occupy the west side of the properties, while RB Exca­ vating will move to the east side, owner Rusty Bible said. Commissioners had to work through a few details because of the atypical nature of both the property and the business. Located south of the Secretary of State on South Hanover Street/South M-37, the lot has two small drives providing access from M-37. While both driveways are smaller than what the city would typically allow, Bible said attempts to consolidate them into one bigger driveway were denied by the Michigan Department of Transportation because of potential drainage issues. Some confusion around N6 Towing’s dayto-day operations also raised questions about what was really required at the site In a report submitted by city planning consultant Rebecca Harvey, she listed a minimum requirement of 32 parking spaces at the site because of the business classifying itself as a towing service, repair shop and sales lot. Nelson said the actual required parking space was likely much less, as the business has only three employees who work on site and doesn t take on much customer repair work. While the business has a dealership license, it s only to get rid of cars obtained through the towing side of the company. Nel­ son said the company sold two cars last year. “Our main (repair) customer is a church out of Lowell called Impact Church. We fix cars for people in need,” Nelson said. “That’s 80 percent of our business. We occasionally have some people off the street, but not very many.” Commissioners had trouble nailing down exactly what would need to be done before the site’s final approval due to extenuating circum­ stances. Hastings Director of Public Services Travis Tate and Zoning Administrator Dan King were both absent due to illness, while Harvey couldn’t make the meeting due to a standing commitment on Tuesday evenings. The board also had two brand new members, swom-in earlier that night: Scott Dar­ ling was appointed to Jordan Brehm’s former seat following Brehm’s appointment to Hast­ ings City Council, while Levi Bolthouse was appointed to Lois Bowers’s seat following her resignation, Dave Hatfield, planning commission chair, said the remaining questions regarding spe­ cifics could be worked through with city staff as they come up. I think we’ve got a number of issues that need to be confirmed,” Hatfield said. “But we’re probably in a position where we can approve both the site plan and the special use, subject to confirmation of those items.” I if . , • . 1 builder yet as civil litigation piles up 5?* A fire mouth FT.: at J a: 1^5 IIXW fonifiHast efender's office continues Io ith latest proposed w 4 • rJ * Tliis war’s buto Jayson Bussa Steven G. Storrs of Hastings-based Tripp, that they encourage anyone who has been Editor Tagg, & Storrs Attorneys at Law has been victimized by a specific company to file a A Hastings building company has been in on the front lines of these legal battles. complaint with their office. the crosshairs of a long list of lawsuits over Storrs has represented - or is currently rep­ A complaint against a licensed builder or the last six-plus months, but the man behind resenting - a total of 13 clients that have contractor can be filed with LARA while a the operation has yet to face criminal charges. filed litigation against Bay to Bay. The first criminal complaint should be filed with the Bay to Bay Building Concepts, LLC is reg­ complaint was filed back in September of Michigan State Police. istered with the state of Michigan by owner 2022. Those that he is representing have “ Due to the ongoing nature of the investi­ Jerold Saeman. The address on file with the paid a total of $350,000 to Bay to Bay. A gation, we cannot comment further,” the rep state shows Hastings as the company’s home, majority of those clients never received any said about the Bay to Bay investigation. but the business has since vacated its office at work in return. A few of them paid and The Banner also spoke with Barry County 119 East State St. and does not appear to received incomplete work. None of them Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt last month maintain a presence in the city any longer. received completed work that they were about Bay to Bay and the complaints that A growing list of Bay to Bay customers simply unsatisfied with. have originated in the county. She confirmed that alleged the company never completed On top of the clients that Storrs represents, that the Attorney General’s office is leading work they were paid for, or completed partial, he has engaged in conversations with roughly the investigation. shoddy work, finally came to a head in July 10 others that have grievances with Bav to The reason it was given to the (Attorney when state regulators suspended its license. Bay, but for a variety of reasons, chose not to General) is that they are bigger and have The Michigan Department of Licensing move forward with litigation. more resources, Pratt explained. “But also and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) filed a com­ While many of Storrs’s clients are earning it’s multi-jurisdictional. It’s not just Barry plaint against Saeman and the company, say­ judgments, that doesn’t mean they’ve been County. But, w'e’re still waiting.*’ ing that they did not complete jobs or perform getting their money back. Bay to Bay has “The prosecutor’s office could if we need­ them satisfactorily despite taking deposits paid settlements in two of Storrs’s cases, ed to - and 1 say need to just to get it moving from customers. The department said that However, Storrs has secured five final judg­ - we could take over some of the cases in Bay to Bay’s practices posed an “imminent ments and two partial judgments for his cliour county but it is better for the big picture threat” to customers. ents but Storrs said that Bay to Bay has not and the resources (to leave it for the AG’s Bay to Bay was prohibited from working attempted to pay on any of them. office),” Pratt continued. “They actually in the state until they addressed the concerns, “We’re getting judgments entered and colhave specialized people that deal with that which seemed to be the case in November of lecting on them, but we’re not getting very type of stuff. To me, that’s better. The state last year. far,” Storrs told The Banner. police have been working with them on it. That’s when the Residential Builders’ and At a Dec. 20 creditor’s exam hearing in It’s definitely an issue in this area and it has Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Barry County, Judge Vicki Alspaugh found been for quite a while.” Board approved a proposed agreement Saeman in contempt of court for “failing to Not necessarily speaking specifically about between Bay to Bay, Saeman and LARA. comply with the order of this Court by not the Bay to Bay case, Pratt also explained that Under that settlement, Saeman and Bay to fully disclosing his and/or its assets and makthese cases can be complex because prosecu­ Bay would agree to have their license susing false statement to those Court,” according tors must prove that the misdeeds were a pended retroactively for a minimum of six to court documents. product of fraud and not just an honest, but months, pay a $10,000 fine and $109,391 in The hearing was tied to litigation brought poorly-run business, restitution to specific homeowners that filed on by plaintiff John DeVIieger, who has a “If you’re going to charge fraud you have complaints. judgement for $62,000 against Bay to Bay. to show that the fraud was intentional so This would , mean, that , if Saeman and Bay avoid spending a week in the Barry (issues tied to building and construction) is to Bay held up its end of the bargain, they County Jail, Saeman made a $5,000 payment ' ' said. hard, ” she would have seen their license reinstated this to the plaintiff as ordered by the judge. The saga with Bay to Bay is yet another month. But, according to LARA, Saeman did Aside from the avalanche of civil litiga­ reminder that homeowners must be diligent not make any payments and records show tion that Saeman and Bay to Bay have faced, in vetting builders and contractors to perform that licenses for Saeman and Bay to Bay Saeman has avoided criminal charges up to work for them. Storrs offered a few red flags remain suspended. this point. jq look out for, such as high-pressure and No one at Bay to Bay Building Concepts “My understanding is that, because it’s pushy sales tactics or constant change orders responded to requests for comment and the been across several counties, the Attorney to a project that leads to prolonged delays. status of the company is uncertain. Bay to General is handling it,” Storrs said. Many people conduct their research online, Bay’s official Facebook page posted photos “It’s a little frustrating that at least one case but Storrs pointed out that Google Reviews of ongoing projects just this week but did not hasn’t been pursued locally to put, at least, a can be trumped up with fraudulent reviews specify when and where those took place. stop to the local stuff occurring,” he added. that paint a business in a positive light and The page also contained marketing informa­ There are Barry County and City of Hasteven a stellar rating with the Better Business tion inviting potential clients to get a free ings residents who have been affected by it.” Bureau doesn’t necessarily prove to be a quote on work, but the Facebook page has Storrs went on to say “I can appreciate the definitive barometer of trustworthiness. since been removed and other social media fact that these are not simple cases. It’s not “A good resource is to go to your local lum­ like pulling over someone for a DUI and giv­ channels have been largely inactive. A Goo­ beryard and ask them,” Storrs said. “They’re ing them a breathalyzer test to give you a gle listing for the company lists it as “perma­ familiar with the good and the bad builders ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ There is a lot of paperwork to be nently closed.” and the builders have to get supplies from chased and information to gather.” Meanwhile, a long list of Bay to Bay cli­ them so they’ll know if they pay their bills on The Banner contacted representatives from ents are waiting to be made whole for work time, which is a good indication of if they’ll be the Attorney General’s office, which stated that they paid for and never received. responsible with your money,” Storrs said. 44 f 1) .-rs ►’A -J. 1 tp '■ a# iw- r> « -* “““its**** I '.x public ."I** w- - * a >*• f < * «■ • *7 I > f’ J* r • 5 -'ggp, * -33^ A « ^0 7 5* fer ..r- ^71 ii6 Z) * p- r* J » 1. 44 I* Uk. - iP ■-SoJ’ •< h Items placed on the consent agenda are all voted on together with no additional discusfr:rt"h:^'^ --d veterans, continued from page 1 community is, and it seems like the commuWhile local organizations are often atten­ nity is pretty quick to step up and help each tive and quick to help, getting assistance from other, which is always cool to see. the Department of Veterans Affairs can often Although he’s still getting settled in, Seech be a task in itself. While Seech and other has already been meeting with, and assisting, younger veterans are generally aware of the veterans. In his role, he hopes to be able to act VA, older vets often don’t know what proa bridge Sp. other ^^sopr^es are available to them. Seech hopes to available, whefoqr.t))^y:re4ocal or st^ie^d . .^onpect with thos^ who peed assistance^ J M organizations. gujt^e them to (fie proRe^Jch^l^^anfijiupj “My big thing is, I do7t want people io' 'poh,hem throng? end a conversation or leave my office feeling like, ‘Okay, well what’s the next step?’,” Seech said. “I want them to know exactly what’s going to happen next, what sort of timeline we’re looking at, and who I’ve con­ nected them with.” Being a veteran himself, Seech is familiar with the challenges that come with transition­ ing back to civilian life, with many veterans struggling with service-related injuries, addiction or mental health issues. He also knows how challenging it can be for veterans to access the resources that are available to them. I ve fought those battles with the VA myself, Seech said. “I know how frustrating It can be, especially when you're doing it by yourself and trying to figure it out.” cratic journey. “It s not an overnight process, a lot of this stuff takes months,” Seech said. “(I want to) make sure they know that someone's there to help, to answer questions and that they’re not going to get lost in the shuffle of paperwork that is the VA.” Seech’s office can be reached by calling 269-945-4010 or emailing joe@bcunitedway. org. He encourages any local veterans to con­ tact his office if they need assistance in any way. “Really, the sky’s the limit. If you call we’re going to figure out something,” Seech said. “It may take a day or two to figure something out, but we’re going to get you (41) some answers and we’re going to get you somewhere.” I MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day installation I .icense Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 110576 «K: Insured • PIAN YOUR NEXT QUILT: Grads, Weddings, Showers, Birthdays & More / • New Cotton Collections I • Flannel Prints & Solids^ • Silky Minky & 90^^ ► ► Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station .Jk’-' 1 QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings ♦ 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5;30 pm; \ tie* Saturday 9 am-3 pm ACU Tel. (269)-945-3252 Funeral Home Fax(269)-945-0663 328 S. Broadway Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Dale Billingsley and Ray Girrbach Providing Exceptional Service with Compassion and Care 1 ) that the new format does not limit public input in the meeting. “Any individual can reach out to any com­ missioner at any point if they have questions or concerns about something that is on the consent agenda and request their commis­ sioner take it off,” Jackson said. “This isn’t the only way to comment on something. I think this is a fairly minor change to the board rules.” Commissioners will also continue serving on the same department boards they’re cur­ rently on. They are assigned to these boards, regularly attending meetings and staying abreast of the business of those departments. Typically in a two-year election cycle, what we’ve done in the past when we’ve made committee assignments, we’ve typical­ ly kept those for a couple of years,” Jackson said to commissioners. “There is some value for continuation when you’re on a board. I know it takes a while to learn how some of those boards work, especially the more com­ plicated they are. So, we prefer you stick with those board assignments.” This year could be the last for this specific roster of commissioners as an election looms in 2024. Each commissioner was elected in 2022 to serve a two-year term. In the upcoming election, though, all com­ missioners will have to run for re-election once again, but this time they will be vying for fouryear terras as as opposed to two-year terms. consent agenda and reclassified as Items for consideration if a commissioner or member of the public thinks it merits additional discussion. In the past, members of the gallery have taken advantage of this opportunity and moved items from the consent agenda to the items for consideration even when a commissioner did not request the move. That will no longer be an option for members of the public, with the board now specilying that the action can only be taken by a commissioner. However, the board did move the first of public commenting opportunities closer to the beginning of the meeting so that mem­ bers of the public could still voice their con^ems on items on the consent agenda. Il s unusual to allow the public, as opposed to limiting it to commissioners, to to remove remove items from the consent agenda,” Hatfield said. By moving the limited public comment up, anyone who has a concern with an item on the consent agenda can certainly express that but then they need to convince one or more of the commissioners of the propriety of removing it from the consent agenda. I think it still gives them input but keeps the action of removing something limited to commissioners. Commissioners were careful to point out 4 ! from page 1 �AS I t- A r y* S'* A «to IV' _• r V I’ S * - A - Page 4 — Thursday, January 4, 2024 — The Hastings Banner ■/ xS Crews worked on Tuesday afternoon to demolish the Cook/Robbe house situated at 901 W. Green St. next to Corewell Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The home was constructed in the mid-1800s and is tied to the family of Hastings historical figure David Randolph Cook. However, more recently, the proper­ ty was purchased by the hospital. Before the purchase, the home Was damaged by vandalism and fire. “While the home was one of the largest and finest in the area when it was built In 1858, the damage made it a safety hazard and unsalvageable, the hospital said in a statement. Upon removing the historic home, the hospital will use the space as a green space before expanding Corewell Health Pennock Hospital medical offic­ es onto it in the next several years. A representative for the hospital said “This expansion will improve patient flow, navigation of services and pro­ vide more office space for specialists to help keep care local.” (Photo by Jayson Bussa) t I •t f I L^’ ■•Vii V' I\ \l ? KV V I ca Lu r < (} h’* Mb i r '9^ **-r l» -w * « • ;^ . *2 □ nr .***^..' > to \ 9 ' i-y A .a.. 7; 1 I ■ •• '.ii •IP?* ‘V to ^ 4’ •w #• .J II V • . to >.( * ' > e I ■Xiii Z7A fg 1 ♦* kw.* 0 <* 9 ■ 1^ --z J % I/; tft I I I t I 1 I Z > . .■> ■ Is ? i *4^ •i ■Cl z t r 9 T03h'lfl6 « r 9 #» § I r I *< I i 9i fl at [ .n to to. M ' ♦ I WX if, I < A « 3 e i* J 4 t *• - I 4 bir<mrt©^Vi fX / 1 i'1 9 / J ■ J I • t I >1^ k i' /* 1 / r t J 1 ► 4 I 'I . I 1 s I ♦ ■ >( J f I r'j A V A> v>. ) A 1 .'t; .t •r « 1 I It u V < »> I I J r-rf-ff A 1 r: 11 J i flip 1 JC Penney fre-opens’ with ribbon cutting ceremony Sanner April 23, 1987 ioi^.2®n remodeling, the Hastings JC Penney store opened Wednesday with a ribbon cuttina ceremonv X^^nd^Davi^Krokn^R?^"’ WOri< dX by Zare Peterson - said and Wrtker David Kruko, RhnwnStore Manager Ken Witker said. ® worthy of a little Mriuo^P.® n?.^2'^2??J°r^i"9jhe2ionors.^ Hastings store employee Marion Maiville. Also on hand were Jasperse, District Penney’s Manager Deloy Hansen, Retail Chairman Ken Radant, 'building owner l^m StebWnrs^oreTmpto^e^s Have you met? Cass City native Jane Kostanko is not afraid to try something new. Dunng her 30 years as a teacher, she taught a little bit of everything: English yearbook, science, math, nutrition os. and more. I kind of taught everything you can teach,” Kostanko said. \^ile she especially enjoyed teaching English, she found she enjoyed teaching science, too. For her, the best part of the job was teaching and building relationships with her students. The specific subject didn’t matter. I m just one of those nerdy people that loves school so much that you never want to leave school,” Kostanko said. “| reallv just made connections with kids and that part of It was always the thing that keens you in It, I think.” P Kostanko retired from teaching at Plainwell High School just last year. It’s something she still enjoyed, and she’s not opposed to taking it back up in the future. “Obviously, I’m not doing the crime beat,” she joked. For her courage to explore new direc­ tions and her role in putting together Barry County’s weekly publications here at J-Ad Graphics, Jane Kostanko is this week’s Bright Light. I Favorite teacher: Jane Reis. She started the debate program at (Cass City High School). It just opened my eyes to so many different things that I was able to do. We did forensics, which was amazing, and debate and discussion qf debate. UI f m^e It difficult to stay where she was at was at. 1 am considering going back to teachmg but I would want to do it par, Jme 1 miss knowing what I’m doing every dav l__miss the kids,” she laid^Afte; to^b^‘?’te T ‘‘inicuTt o be teacher than previously, and cell phone technology has not heired'the teaching profession. Since retiring, Kostanko has continued to take □ kon' ehallenges. She tried working as a bartender for a time, before taking her two current roles, teaching cookie decorating classes from her home Woodland artd writmg part-time for J-7d in Grih™; he^t m from her time as a teacher: Giving lessons on frosting and decorating cookies has reminded her what she loved about teaching and writing has reminded her of al! the times What I’d tell a hi^ school graduate: Jane Kostanko she had to badger her yearbook students to turn their stories in on time. “As a yearbook teacher, kids would be SO reluctant to talk to other people that they didn’t know. I was always like, Just go and get a story! If you start talking to them, a story will come out of it,”’ she said. “It’d be like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re not going to have this copy done. I’m going to talk to this kid into getting it done.’ 1 loved putting togeth­ er the stories.” Kostanko has a personal tie to J-Ad Graph­ ics, too. When she heard family friend and -Ad Copy Editor Molly Macleod was writ­ ing, she thought it might be time she tried writtng as well. Kostanko has been on staff, sniffing out leads and contributing features from all over the county for J-Ad’s various pub ications. It’s been a lot of fun, she said. I really have enjoyed it. I feel great about the people that I’ve talked to. I feel really good about what’s going on in our county and have met wonderful people so far,” she said. Mt 1 1 i A 4 >* s*'* I* «« Bal * 5 *? 0 V .> f A 1 z « X Leave the negativity in 2023 remember? - a, t'v" ■i: s i' 9 9 * i -< .4 5 X*». / K B? Ia J i /i b 1 t t tx *A ( ♦ 4» Do you lA r n > *» A tot t '•Z 4^ - J 4 Disassembling a relic see Did you A Everybody gets where they’re going at a different time. You don’t have to be there in four years and know exactly what you want to do and what you’re going to be for the rest of your life. What I like about my job: Connecting with new people. Both the cookie stuff and the writing has helped me to meet more people around me because I worked out of my home area for so long that I really didn’t get to know the people around me that well. Favorite thing about Barry County: Some people would disagree with me, but I ride bikes and I sometimes say this is the most beautiful county in Michigan. The rolling hills... it is a really lovely place. Hobbies: I love anything crafty. That’s kind of where the baking comes in. I have boxes full of things that I will never use again because I thought it would be a good idea for me to try. I try a little bit of every­ thing. Each week, the Banner profiles (3 person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving p_ ersonality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom. Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news@f-adgraphics.com. Pm a sucker for quintessential New Year’s Eve festivities. Give me some fried party food, a bever­ age, some board games and all the loved ones that can stand to be in the same room with each other until midnight and Pm about as happy as can be. This year’s New Year’s Eve wasn’t much different. It’s mandatory to have the televi­ sion on to see what Ryan Seacrest and the tens of thousands of folks standing in Times Square in New York City are up to. As the hours crept closer to midnight, special reports filled the air time by taking a look back at the year that has passed, not completely unlike we did here in the Hast­ ings Banner last week. I became mildly annoyed as the sup­ posed “highlights” focused on the political landscape over the previous year, provid­ ing a blow-by-blow of all the mudslinging and finger-pointing that went on in Wash­ ington over 2023, But I wasn’t going to let a little unsolicited political conversation ruin the taste of my mozzarella sticks and card game. So, I powered through. Next on the year in review were the natural disasters and damaging climate events that we experienced in America. That segment followed not too far behind a montage of all the people whd died in lhe Jasbyeaf. Um ... isn’t this supposed to be a “happy” new year? It wasn’t living up to its name. Eventually, right before midnight, an 82-year-old Paul Anka took the micro­ phone and belted out a handful of show tunes leading to the ball drop and the ush­ ering in of2024. Another year in the books. But, I couldn’t help to notice that this general negativity was a fairly common and ever-present phenomenon. Social media (going there in the first place was my own mistake) was a haven for this. There, I saw a lol of people posting senti­ ments like “Well. 2024 is already off to a crappy start because of this or that hap­ pened” or “The new year can’t be any worse than the last year.” Granted, there was much gloating from Michigan fans who were happy to see their team make history to open up the new xi .u attimde otherwise was generally negative. It s a confusing thing. Are we all really that miserable? Or, is it just not cool to be positive and optimistic about things? Let me be clear. I’m not always the most optimistic person, either. But, maybe we can learn the art of positivity together. There is certainly something to the idea that general negativity has permeated our culture, where everything is the worst and nothing will get better. Being mad just seems to be our go-to personality setting Every little bit of adversity ' IS now rock bottom. What . ..-V has caused V«U3VU this uHb dynamic? uynamic? That That’s a little above my pay grade to determine, but what I do know is that it certainly docs not help in “ . I,anyone . uud age where mental health IS at an all-time low and more and more people are trying to find a way to dig out of a proverbial hole. Some people certainly do find them­ selves in hopeless situations, but what I marvel at is when someone is facing a very minor brand of adversity and acts as if it is some form of deep suffering. I find myself doing that sometimes. Maybe my car is in the shop or one of my kids is sick for the day and it ruins my normal work day. I’ve caught myself wallowing and telling myself that nothing ever goes right for me. But, then I embark on an exercise others do the same. Turn on the news. Stick with me here. I know, the news isn’t exactly a Mecca for positivity. I purposely seek out stories that might not necessarily be uplifting but serve as a reminder that I have it pretty good. I recalibrate my perspective and find that my suffering pales in comparison to a lot of suffering that exists in the world. I was reading about a ceremony held around New Year’s Eve in New York City - it’s even at Times Square but it comes days before the ball drop. The Times Square Alliance holds what they call a Good Riddance Day. This year, they celebrated their 17th installment of the event’otrDec. 2S. Ats<3fa6d Kiddandel Daji/ e^^dne who gathers at Times Square is encouraged to figuratively - and literally - let go of all the bad from 2023. How they do this in the literal sense is that they write down all the negative things that they want to leave behind in the previ­ ous year. In past years, participants ripped up those pieces of paper, transforming them into confetti and celebrated with it. This year, however, participants wrote their items on pieces of flash paper, which were set ablaze by a magician. There was something therapeutic tied with watching their negative concerns go up in flames immediately. While I don’t think Hastings - or any­ where else in Barry County - will be orga­ nizing a Good Riddance Day of their own anytime soon, I do encourage and chal­ lenge you to hold a little Good Riddance mind. I can promise you, that no matter how bad things might seem, that no matter how bad things might there is still a lot of good in this world you just have to look for it. Let’s approach the new year with a newfound optimism and see where it takes us. /1 f rr « ; L toZ f ':3i^ IE •I I *> *22^' > fu> I i > r to* ..k ^4 , »A Dost- V 4l N I t'. :eSL 0^ ; * - I ■ ijce »■— V \TSSS3* «» .J «r SB « ; :< ix:- < r « :; «2 4 «* 9^ .»« ' ( BCKtl2S«K ■* XCCMte: ^■® * 2 sicsffi-i r V C' '.TE^ S ? V * SR S S ^5- to. ^4 -4 ■.«jl 5 ;5£ D3 jjgr'ti/ 5 CB J? * «'5csc:riri;'.u3£. to • * e? r© ’ »* * I *1? 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January 4, 2024 I I r^v] I Christmas celebration that dav a n still, court records showed that he had not Editor Immediately after the incident, Barry A 20‘year-old man is facing two felony u/nchm Police DzvI* ✓-.i . -s Jenny . ’ *** i / posted bond. Towtship Chief Johnson said charges for his alleged role in ripping a com­ that a suspect was identified both Finney is scheduled to appear in 56B Dis­ by the pubJ munity Christmas tree out of the ground iin trict Court in Hastings on Jan. 10 for a prob­ he and through surveillance-------camera footage. Delton earlier this month. able cause hearing in front of Judge Michael 20-year-old Josiah Finney The incident occurred in the late night or Schipper. of Deltonr was arraionAd ... ♦ arraigned on a felony larceny j early morning hours before Dec. 9's Delton He was also granted a public defender to charge of trees and shrubs oyer $1,000 but Hometown Christmas Celebration. A Christrepresent him, Kristen Hoel. mas tree planted near the town’s newly-con­ Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor tion of trees over $1,000 but less than structed Delton Kellogg Elementary School Pratt last week said the investigation into the $20,000. was ripped out of the ground and later found incident - including identifying any other Finney was booked in the Barry County people or parties that were potentially (lying along a rural dirty road. Jail, where his bond was set at $5,000. He is -f fc AA/x ,» involved in the act - is Still ongoing. I Members of the community quickly mobi­ ^''hil'cale moves aThe Banner spoke with Chief Johnson on lized to replace the tree and decorate it for the ________ ^bis week Tuesday, who said that her department had finished investigating the matter and that Finney will be the only one recommended for charges. Whether the act was intended to be a prank II I or had more malicious intent, Johnson called I the act of vandalizing the town on the eve of I I its holiday festivities “ridiculous.” Jt “We take pride in having a really tight-knit 4m* community that likes to celebrate the holi­ days,” Johnson said. “And people get togeth­ er for Delton Hometown Christmas. Busi­ nesses opened up and had a lot to do with the atmosphere this year. It’s a way the commu­ 15 nity gathers and celebrates the holidays • .'h together and to have something like that transpire was just outrageous.” But Johnson seemed to be equally as * impressed with the residents of Delton, who banded together to quickly install and deco­ •z rate a new tree just hours after the old tree ■a was ripped from its place. Cr r “A town of this caliber stands behind each Pictured here is the hole in the lawn and a mud trail left behind after community other and we won’t let it disrupt the peace and Christmas tree in Delton was stolen early Saturday morning on Dec. 9 a(Photos pro­ harmony that we keep in our township,” vided) Johnson said. Jayson Bussa I 5 >« J :4. I I J IV s' I i I fl I ! I 5“n I, Z ♦ t 4^1 t I *5:: 4 I,.' t I '*1. ’Xc. ►Au • » > » t .'I.:;,®J .V 1 I •/ * A t I * V 4/ 7 f » ( li I t % i ■ t ‘4 I IX / 1 » r ri ft 9 I h I r 9. •I -C sT 1 "W I f 4. if >r f . 1 i Ik f —i-ii.^T**^^***’***^** "V >» I « V I* — Page 6 f II 11 f 4 i lyi I *o 'T . a V 4 • * t J * ;f r 1 r «* * f. Wi I Vf "J , Jf I 3 ' a •» I « <4 •J S'". I*' <• • > LlfT « IL \;X V «» r. 4R ■7. I* .1 ibl I H t ’-«4ea. “^chiee, INI I '^Tlatsee. «w I -A < r -^'35 Wc to be a y.kn ■’■‘w. i-S£,a :'»9 i • ■-X‘.;a K no■■t« MX X! aiSJ of siw' lOfiK 3c 3l ai jii}. ' ;am ffm jp k3c: t yw XZfil? 11 i ii nt fis-pracs SHwassi kci 4 a on: a s w gifliiu ss .X zisatc •£ J u ww . a .fctedoftrtfc,, tiaiiiej'ftii!e(jijft]ijiiiii;jg.jg iha ihej- Ha m lent tjefemiip, OE yea, [t pas years, tp those fieces of paper, lE3 t»ii ssccoDfeoi andcdrinsilt Bus )ix bow, partic^ j'e itoiieffitE pieces of raseSiKaebj'^iiiiRiBasaaetbtta^ KDXicenBB®^^® neiaei) i J. •(km® 1221 fr XT ][^i L OOff * t ru » t r--» r *4 Hunter McLaren I Staff fVriter The Barry County United Way is seeking volunteers this tax season. Sue Oswald, FESO success coach and VITA program coordinator, said she’s looking to fill some volunteer vacancies for the office’s VITA program. Short for Volunteer Income Tax Assis­ tance, VITA is a federal program offered through the Internal Revenue Service that offers free tax services for qualifying individ­ uals and families. Households earning less than $64,000 annually can apply for the pro­ gram to have their taxes done for free by United Way volunteers. I Oswald said the program is a win-win. . zFamilies struggling financially get help they need, with volunteers working to eyn them additional tax credits as well as filing their taxes for free. In turn, that money stays in the Barry County community. “It’s putting money back into the commu­ nity, or back into helping them with their bills, or their finances, or however they may need to use it, instead of in the hands of a tax accountant, or H&R Block or places online that they can go to that cost a lot of money,” she said. Being a volunteer for the VITA program is I easy, Oswald said. No prior accounting experience is required, with only 6-8 hours of training spread across three days in Janu­ ary needed to bring volunteers up to speed. After passing an IRS certification exam, volunteers will be able to volunteer Monday through Saturday, beginning in February and lending March 15. .31 fir "«)<«« . ,- 3^^ I®?'*® totbci^Jc^ r J »S5 p«7D€aie<J«^ isibc*^ 'I* 33’*1 is DO* Hi z k* r jCf* Ji 4 k* Ite * tf, t- • <•** i 9 Jr I’ 4 I I i » I I ^AXZ^tMfXA V'SZVZA b/ •vwev The program is very flexible, allowing vol­ unteers to work the program whenever they’re available. Oswald emphasized that no prior accounting or specialized tax knowledge is I I • • t I Chdstmas ftPP .hot mobilized to quickly replace the community c/nristmas tree that had been ripped out of the ground. < «• r 1 ♦I I ih; *-4 0^4 .I J t 5 '<r ’•**V ^s. . 2^ • •* 1 . t b V *♦ .1 > Ji J I I iW5 i k 1 • ‘•v - r .. .RC .A* f I *4 I X.. •*r J il- 4AS J . L.•I , -J W;I 4 5^“ .9 <1V’* A*J { b 1 Respectfully submitted, David S. Laansma Precinct Delegate, Yankee Springs Township 5 J • . * fci 1 I < »»! LOi J , 4^3 UXi' R'« •-? /J • I 1 I *b> ...4 A 4 VITA program coordinator i Sue . Oswald, r» - . for the Barry County United Way, said she sheS’s looking looking for for more more volunteers volunteers before before the the program program starts starts up up later later this this month. month. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) required, with the program’s training teaching volunteers everything they need to know. “It’s just your basic taxes,” Oswald said. “I mean, some of the more complicated ones, maybe some of our more seasoned volunteers could handle. But most people that come to us are just filing their straight simple taxes." Oswald said the training also covers how volunteers can earn qualifying families more significant tax returns. What we learn about is the credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit for families. They just upped that this year, so that’s kind of exciting,” Oswald said. “That’s giving people more money back. Our goal is to find credits for the taxpayer to get them back more money.” The first day of training for volunteers starts Jan. 9. Qualifying families for the VITA program must apply by Jan. 22, Oswald said. Anyone looking to apply for assistance or to become a volunteer should contact Oswald’s office by calling 269-945-4010 or emailing sue@bcunitedway.org. The VITA program is just one of the ways Oswald’s office seeks to help alleviate fami­ lies from financial stress. As the Family Eco­ nomic Support Office (FESO) success coach, Oswald works with local businesses to sup­ port members of the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population. “It’s people who are working hard, making a living, but have a family where it’s just hard to make ends meet, especially in today’s economy. If you were at the grocery store recently, everything costs so much more,” Oswald said. “Housing, food, everything. People are struggling and sometimes they just need needaa little little bit bit of ofhelp help budgeting budgeting or ororganizorganiz­ ing ing their their finances. finances. Surprisingly, Surprisingly, there there’s’s aa lot lot of of hard-working hard-working people people who who are are working working .......... full-time jobs that are just unable to make ends meet.” Oswald, who moved into her role at the United Way office in late October, said she’s excited to be able to wprk so closely with members of the community, both individuals and businesses. As a Middleville resident, Oswald said it’s been rewarding to be a part of the Barry County United Way’s robust volunteer programs. Coming from a previous role at a corporate insurance office, she said it’s been a welcome change of pace. “All my coworkers are great. It’s actually nice to go to work now,” Oswald said. “Before, I was at home 100 percent. 1 thought I liked that a lot, but when I started coming back into work, I was like, ‘Oh, yeah.’ That camaraderie is there. There is something to say about brainstorming, putting your heads together and talking things through one-on-one.” ) '' *'' •i t FURfiOUt 4 , v'«* r * * IB - I Former Hastings City Councilman Jim Cary is pictured on the left during a city coun­ cil meeting earlier this year. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) Hearing rescheduled for former city councilman facing common law offense charges Jayson Bussa Editor A former Hastings City Councilman is facing criminal charges stemming from an incident that played out while he served with the city. Jim Cary, who represented the fourtli ward of Hastings, has been charged with one count of common law offenses, which is a felony. He was arraigned on Dec. 18 and was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning for a probable cause hearing, but the hearing was re-scheduled for 10 a.m. on Jan. 24. Cary, who is free on bond, is being repre­ sented by attorney David Tripp. Allegations of wrongdoing committed by Cary surfaced in September of last year, when a text message exchange was presented publicly to city council members. The exchange showed Cary texting someone identified as "his former daughter-in-law about a personal conflict. At several pointe in the exchange, Cary appeared to flout his connections to local law enforcement, naming botli Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter and Barry County Judge William Doherty. One message from Cary in the shared exchange reads, “Just remember 1 am in charge of Dale Boulter [sic] salary." Cary said he sent the texts out of anger and concern for his family’s safely. He regretted any appearance of impropriety he may have cast onto Boulter or Doherty; he said, by emphasizing his relationship with both of them. Cary resigned from the Hastings City Council later that month, with other cit\' council members making a 7-2 vote to cen­ sure Cary. The incident also spurred the coun­ cil to draft and implement a code of ethics, outlining proper behavior of elected city officials and creating a process for which those acting improperly could be removed. Former Hastings Planning Commission member Jordan Brehm was appointed to Cary's empty seat in November. Staff writer Hunter McLaren contributed to this report Thank You A thank you to Thornapple Manor Rehab Center: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ihornapple Manor Re­ hab Center for their care and how well I was treated by everyone in my two week slay. They were very profession­ al. knowledgeable and kind to their patients. 1 would not hesitate to rec­ ommend anyone going to Thornapple Manor Rehab Center for therapy. Tliflrti you very much. Frank Bolton NOTICE TO BIDDERS r > I 210783 BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 A.M. January 18, 2024 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Maintenance Building Windows The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David D. Solmes Member Frank M. Fiala Member Jim C. James « •, a 'J __ ». k I IP MWy 00*0. leaea - *'• I ■<- 9 > ♦ LI . l" fs*' Mf CAHYi We must draw the line and make clear that we are not submitting to her vision. This nation has fought hard to protect our foundjerj^yisipn of freedorn enshrined in the Con'stiffifion and written^ these very men who fully understood the tendencies and evils of ever expanding governments. It is within the authority and responsibility of Barry County, as well as all the townships within Barry County, to clearly state and affirm our position as free people and to retain our Second Amendment rights to equip ourselves in order to provide protection for our safety and those around us. These rights will not be infringed as long as we take nec­ essary measures to protect them from Lan­ sing’s ambitious attempts to usurp them. *b> ' ■1'4“ V,. I ly laid out in our State Constitution. Too many local governments have surrendered their responsibilities to the state. This is inexcusable. These local rights and authorization? should not be sufrehdefed.' Our Second Amendment rights are codi­ fied in both the federal and state constitu­ tions. These constitutions were written in such a way as to limit government’s power and retain in the individual free citizen the right to exist as a free, independent, responsi­ ble person pursuing life, liberty and happi­ ..vo^ So hi^ly sought were these rights that ness. they were given very prominent position and definition within our Bill of Rights. I am not telling you anything new but I am here to tell you that our Governor is taking draconian steps to attack these rights, if not destroy them, in order to pursue her own self serving vision of liberal progressive politics. This includes how life will look under her vision. !r^ •• I * e. >• •f I »aiff ’,1k: * 9 United Way tax assistance program seeking volunteers, under new lead aK.iear.taiB t > I r r I toieaufflt *-v 'I If H IB SC ••Vi XV'* I To the Editor: I am submitting this statement to add a voice to the request that John Lake, Precinct Delegate, Irving Township, presented at the Nov. 9 Yankee Springs Board of Trustees meeting. John’s request was for the board to consider adopting a resolution for Yankee Springs Township to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary Township. John also requested that this board consider submitting to the Barry County Board of Commissioners I a icqucM request to lo duopi adopt me the resolution, suomitted submitted in I March 2023, to make Barry County a Second (Amendment Sanctuary County j This unprecedented need to adopt such a resolution has been made necessary by the ovetreaching heads of both our federal and (state governments. As an example, take our Governor’s recent actions of expanding the state s decision making power regarding land use. She has moved to take this decision making authority away from local control, thereby obfuscating the role of locally elected I officials. Instead, she is using her heavy 'handed legislative advantage to centralize j this power within Lansing. This steals away Ian important role purposefully assigned to I local authorities by our State Constitution and places it in the hands of far removed politi­ cians and special interest groups. j The purpose of the township’s governing (authority is to safeguard the rights and interj este of the local citizens and this is specifical- K J ^Government overreach a clear sign we need jSecond Amendment Sanctuary resolution <'®'iahas pssse4jJ > *a^*‘'<»ihere »<SI % 'tr...., J*' 5'’^' 1 •9 4 1 zs ■) .*3 i ■ - 4 !> T Mta A n I • t I I �-1 J> 49 A .4 r. • •fT • $ ■I I * • r fl I I Pago 6 Thursday. January 4. 2024 - The Hastings Banner WI BB B B« B f cz <rQ B ’J Ofl / '.t a I I Maril\fn Kay Houseman John L. Woodman Jr. / I.__ I I A. It V *1, III ' z. John L. Woodman Jr., a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peace­ fully at home surrounded by his loving family in Delton, MI on December 31, 2023. Bom on April 2, 1954, in Hastings, MI, John was the son of John Sr. and Dorene (Wilcox) Woodman. John’s career began at Bliss in Hastings, where he devoted eight years, laying the foun­ dation for a life characterized by perseverance and humility. John embraced his role as a fourth-generation dairy farmer with a passion that lasted over 35 years. In addition to farm­ ing, John worked as a crane operator at Kalam­ azoo Steel Processing for over two decades. Away from work, John had many talents and interests. An artist at heart, his drawings were glimpses into his soul, shared lovingly with those around him. The family road trips, fishing, card games, and evenings spent play­ ing Scrabble reflected his playful spirit and love of adventure. A trivia whiz, he often filled the room with facts and laughter, while his fondness for talk shows created a sym­ phony of ideas and opinions that sparked engaging conversations. In his younger years, hunting and riding motorcycles were traditions, but as time passed, enjoying sweets and reading became more his style. Watching TV was more than a pastime—it was an invitation for family togetherness, something John held most dear. Loving, kind, and funny are words that capture the essence of John. He approached life with a warm heart and a smile that brought comfort and joy to all. He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion with his wife Kathy; children, Josh­ ua (Melissa) Woodman, John Woodman, and Kristy Woodman; grandchildren, Willow, Winston, and Eileen; and his sister, Marilyn Thompkins. John also leaves behind a close­ ly-knit extended family including Nancy (Gary) Wilcox, Sue (Wes) Coenen, Richard (Kelly) Havens, Louann Havens, several nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Woodman Sr. and Dorene (Wilcox) Woodman, and brothers-in-law, Ron Havens and Johnny Thompkins. John’s enduring love for his family and the farm, where he spent countless days working beside those he loved, will remain as vivid as the sunrise over the Michigan fields he so deeply adored. John’s family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 al the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to FFA or Michi­ gan Farmers Hall of Fame will be appreciat­ ed. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for John’s family. 9 ■» n L I f I 4 Marilyn Kay Houseman, age 86, of Nash­ ua, NH, passed peacefully on December 18, 2023. She was bom in Michigan in 1937 to Iris and Robert Lapo and spent summers with her grandparents on their farm, riding horses and sharing a bicycle with a chicken named Wanda. Marilyn met the love of her life and r rl 4 • rf iI h <* -I' »» Fkten* 'Xi W-1-'*’ > •* >I 4 f > z '4 !• W' I I 46’ 1 J ■VveRSIPE CTOOp I 7 'If I * aik s kT' iA ifi •X ► I. I♦ A :A 4 i-'I^r 4*";' *' _ A I I J f ♦ kT 41 4 W- 1 ... 1 4. ' J ► * r I 6 *TE of MIO®; t fia I T 4 vi’. ’. r* ' 1 t ab * •iSiw I kt iisosc H1-- ygUibere^ <1^ 1 ' 1 Ubs 4' I ■ .1 - : 1- bftbeyarS I I t4«l > ■!■ u f & 4W ►V V>* 51* Ml. ♦ I 1 i ;j ns: ^•1 I— * H if ‘ «ez ? • -X s *’^’.*T* w*« 1 T* rn r' :. .xr«* bte# Wjufsaii’®^'^* a <4 t iS^'^ f I• '•7 « • ^inii *1^ • I r ■ X J*. - ■* > IBC 1,14 Cccinflriu’'' f ^ir; p K 1 k ! iZ 4 »* I r> $ st”* : 11 I "■ 4 A.ia-‘ ! 5 •.J** X* IB I 2'aiis u is 5* «I J i 4 tJ ir ’ -£■«*** kW-d > -A ' : k I •’S I BBb & n -‘t « 1 H.. 9 <T.-< * w* / i cl ii- •' 1* t’ K I*« r II 1 nbaaiM^ J '> ' ^1 I I The city will be replacing a section of fence that was stolen from Riverside Cemetery last summer. City officials said a section I of fence appeared tp be cut loose from surrounding sections by using a saw. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) • < Z-.’i I t 9^^ f 55!' T If 'T. 4 xT I I, Of I V IWmil!»}»! ^icend&j ill’*’' s> hfiliiiliVlri David Lee Roberts, Hastings and Ash­ ley Marie Thompson, Hastings Kelly Catherine Rase, Prudenville and Noah Eric MicHaefSnyder,'Middleville made apple pie. Her family will carry on her. culinary legacy through the recipes in her ' cookbook. Mom’s Best Recipes, which she created with the help of her son in law, Chris- I i topher Baerman. She spent many summers in her gardens in: । Nashua, NH and on Drakes Island in Wells>-. ME, where she cultivated beautiful flowers': and spotted every weed. Throughout her life, she also created intricately-crafted needle-, point pieces, including Christmas stockings/ for her son, daughter, and granddaughter, and ’ scenes from beloved stories and travel desti? '. nations. When her children were young, she sewed their clothing. ) Marilyn researched her family’s genealogy extensively, discovering long lost relatives and making contact with new family mem bers. She valued her community, and was 3". member ofNashua’s Good Cheer Society and; King’s Daughters. Marilyn Houseman is survived by her hus- > band, Ronald J, Houseman; her children, , Laurel Baerman and Dirk Houseman; and her . granddaughter, Brooke Baerman. Her family will carry her memory and her ( love with them forever. husband of 65 years, Ronald J. Houseman, in Hastings, Ml. They became high school sweethearts before attending the University of Michigan. Throughout their lives, they moved 17 times and lived across the country, embark­ ing on many adventures and raising a family. They had three children together: Brad, who passed as a young child; Laurel; and Dirk. They also have one granddaughter, Brooke. Hawaii, Denver, CO, and Nashua, NH were among Marilyn’s favorite places to live. She and Ron were avid travelers, journeying to Europe and China together. With friends, Marilyn traveled to South America, Thailand, and Singapore. With their son and daughterin-law, Dirk and Karen Houseman, Marilyn and Ron traveled to Alaska and Ireland, and with her daughter, Laurel, she traveled to England and rode across the United States on a bicycle trip. Even in 2023, Marilyn contin­ ued to have a strong sense of adventure, and she and Ron enjoyed a weekend trip with their granddaughter, Brooke, and her hus­ band, Erik Hanson, to Woodstock, VT. Marilyn was a highly skilled cook and baker, and won numerous recipe competi­ tions with beloved favorites like her home- jight^bpccfla d Non £ — 9 4 8 i£4 ' < Worsh ip Together •;-• I r \T V. •r 1 \ J a wk Hunter McLaren % T ’ • a » at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience Ww.hastinpsfreemethnHist £i2m. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director. Martha Sioetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd., RO. Box 273. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m COMMUNITY BAPTIST SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON IQIS Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204- 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to II :30am, Nursery and Children Ministry. Children’’ss Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 am.; Worship 10:15 a.m, HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infonnation. D Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Pastor, Olmslead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: w w w.c bchas ti ngs .org. 10 a.m. A The long delay between the theft and the replacement was thanks to both the time to file the insurance claim and an attempt to replace the original fencing as closely as pos­ sible. While the fencing company working with the city, DK Fencing, looked extensively for fencing matching the stolen section, they were unable to find a close enough match. Rob Neil from the Department of Public Ser­ vices said the company even brought down a fence they thought was a match, before dis­ covering it didn’t quite work. Four sections of the fence were stolen from a larger eight-section stretch. Instead of patching two different styles of fence togeth­ er, Bever said it was advisable to just replace the entire stretch. News of the theft seemed to baffle some city council members last week, with council member Mandy Furrow wondering how it was even possible. How did they steal it? That’s cement,” she said. “Those posts are cemented.” While it was unclear why thieves were dying to get a hold of the cemetery fence, Bever said the fence appeared to be sawed away from its cement anchors near the ground. “I believe they probably had a saw and cut out four sections of the fence. Unfortunately, as the memo states, we can’t exactly match it,” Bever said. “For aesthetic purposes, we’II just replace that.” I r ■ IAf>- a^ IT i I J '* HI « ' iCX*z J 1 t < S^iSc : * •{ .isg* I 11 : ' 1 ’ ; i J j esr J«mt5 Ws feii 9? F ® falMR fl f bnra^, I. 41 * * Z5 I • ihe I r V. •^SWr i ^3-:^ ». p <*«« ♦ I Gov. Whitmer presents tribute to the University of Michigan football team following Rose Bowl victory fit k< i: »r J *1 ?•« 'a <4 I 5 k I ♦ ’r<“ i’d -I K 4* A • ■ ' i’u Xi X ■. 9. '.. 1 V. * « ^ep V s s Following a 27-20 victory in the 110th Rose Bowl, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented a tribute to the University of Mich­ igan football team. Monday’s semifinal win cemented a spot for the Wolverines in the College Football Playoff National Champion­ ship game for the first time in school history. “After a thrilling Rose Bowl win, the Wol­ verines are on their way to the national cham­ pionship,” said Whitmer. “As the mother of two Wolverines and governor, 1 am proud to present this incredible team a tribute on behalf of the entire state of Michigan. They have been undefeated ail season long, becom­ ing the only college football program in his­ tory to earn 1,000 wins. On Monday, I am confident they will get one more. Go Blue!” “As a proud graduate of the greatest uniy^rsity in the world, I am so excited about the Wolverines’ dominant Rose Bowl victory,” said Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist 11. _ “I know Coach Harbaugh and all the Leaders ' and Best will keep making Michigander^ | » a a •« ** a 4 L _ _ « « a _ 1 proud by year Foot- ti r --/ winning ........ ••••-'this jvtM O ’s College rwi* ball Championship Game. Go Blue and beat i Washington!” On Jan. 8, the University of Michigan Woli i vermes will take on the University of Wash- ! ington Huskies in the College Football National Championship game in Houston. »-«K ^^1 ’i 1^. '5; « V’ 4 • * I I s >t > I k - { S * I WOODGROVE s, I* I BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9-30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call »» Q' SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS % I pi ProducU I '4. How providing race and ethnicity data helps all % I ’X customers 1 Hillary Hatch iWUMKSfriflV 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Public Affairs Specialist We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for research and statistical purposes is one way for us to determine whether we are equitably serving the public. Applicants and customers may voluntarily provide this infor­ mation. It does not affect decisions on benefit applications. Why does it matter if people provide race and ethnicity data? When customers choose to provide race and ethnicity information, it lets us know: - Who our benefit payments and programs are helping and who may be left out. “ What unintended barriers may impact benefits and services. - Where to expand outreach eftbrts. - How to increase awareness of eligibility tor programs and benefits. In other words, race and ethnicity data can help expand access to our programs, which is p?® in our Equiiy Action Plan at blog.ssa.gov/socialsecuritys-equity-action-plan. Examples of how we use this information can be found on D . Racial Equi­ ty Resources webpage at ssa.gov/policy/ aboui/racial-equity-resources.htmf Currently, -u..vuuy, we we collect tuueci race and ethnicity information on applications for new or replacement Social ‘Security number (SSN) 7 J. ^’^’-uiuy number cards. These applications can be completed: I I I t « * ~ V n I** ! - Online al www.ssa.gov/number-card > -Al one of our local offices or card centers. Soon, parents may voluntarily provide this information when requesting their newborn’s SSN at the hospital. The option to provide this data ,,, will be available in participating states. We encourage . . —O’ you .z'-w to lu provide proviae your race and ethnicity information on your or your child s application for a new or replacement SSN card. This infonnation will helo us bet- I ter understand and serve all our current and future customers. ,5 r ""*^9 V s' * «c 4k I s I y f- u L 4k % X I 1 4 '4 . 4 +. . S niiiary. hatch^^ssa.goy A X ^•S X. 'iffairs Special)b„ can write her c/o y^dministralion. 3045 Knapp ! I ’a <1 11 FMb nMis V I for information. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 t 4 Aber^itM 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 f z 4 f » TJ^^rn^iiion on worship services is provided by The HaAgs Same, the chutrhe^nd these loccd businesses: r Staff IVriter One of the city’s first projects of 2024 is to replace a fence that went missing last summer. Following a purchase approved by city council members last week, the city will be reinstalling a section of fence at Riverside Cemetery after its theft. Chris Bever, city, clerk, treasurer and finance director, said the fencing was stolen last June. The city had received an insurance reimbursement for the sections that were sto­ len, bringing the cost to the city to replace the fence under $1,700. The cost would be cov­ ered under the city’s Riverside Cemetery Fund. iao DMm 1322. > r a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Graph/r$ City crews set to replace stolen cemetery fence ' •WS •a• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., RO. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc(S gniail.com. Website: I ( / t 4 AV. V' X?. ’y SlKS 'id if 1*. *>1 I I 1 'r- II S 1 It IX * V *I % •** Js r 1 1 4 �•l A Army Nurse Corps in World War I (Part II) The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 2024 — Page 7 A? $>1- I 1I -loyce F. Weinbrecht Banner ^Q\/, ja iqq< J Stella M. Parrott r>, was bom in Woodland, Bftrry Haight County,Parrott, the daughter Eyah oS Jan.T< I I « 1 • wW X I A I -She graduated from nurses’ training as a roistered nurse on Nov. 29, 1912. She joined the Reserve Army Nurse Corps and was „„ called to aenve duty on June 10, 1918. She took the oath of office on June 24, 1918, and r^orted for duty to the Hospital Air Service Flying School at Fort Sill, Okla. She was sent to Nurse’s Mobilization Sta­ tion, New York City, on Sept. 9, 1918. She was issued an insurance policy for $10,000 at the of $7 pc, per iiionin. month. The -----cost «...... 1 he sum of $25 per month allotted to her mother, Evah L. Parrott, of Woodland. u ”'8’ ’he embarked from Hoboken, N.J., for Europe. She was assigned to Brest for temporary duty and Mame) on Oct. 5, 1918. •She wrote home in October 1918 as follows: France, Oct. 26 “I am sitting in the dark or half dark trying to write. Have to have lights dimmed on account of air raids. But don’t think there is much dan­ ger back here, yet we have to be careful. jjttst got your letters this evening, one mailed Sept. 27 and uuu on UH Sept. ocpi. 30. JU. You Tou can never know how good a letter looks until you get in some place like this. I never was so glad to get a letter. Letters will probably come now, it takes a little less than four weeks. We are all wild when the mail comes. Wish the boys could get theirs as regular as we do. Of course, those that are stationed in.certain places get theirs the same as we do, but when they are moving around from place lO| place they have to wait quite a while, but eijentually it reaches them. II 1 K A * L r fpk r- "■ft. N, I f\ >• kk 1 V. ’ k - %3 fekls Mr 19 S2Ss.' Sts 4 t V- K. ^4 K. > * fp 9' .M I I* k 4 a i » t* ? t I 9 I A 1 * r < 9 L* I i T t f •*5 ' Xi •• r; I II J • ’• f C I I <% I J. i t 4 iW •f(< MICHIGAiM COUMTY OF 4 *ft r t • I u r- V i lKirI|Tjgaxt i . f •c Tvt«e« ^tatr nf I ft II I I ’ OF* > Received for Rcco ss. Dam«V. tbc_„ y of _______ - — .A. D. --- Couuly Clerk. Mrif ba ibrae Preoriitfl. That,_^Ltz:-^^^r_ f *> J hat fulfilled die requirements of Act Number Three Hundred and xNineteen. Laws of A t “Went over to the little village today but can t get much there. Could buy more in Warnerville (Barry County). French villages are not like those m the U.S.A. But there isn’t much that I need, only we like to get a few things extra to eat. We are not used to French eatables and they don’t look real good to us. “France is so different from the U.S that to me who has never seen it can’t imagine very much what it is like. The villages look justoM, like11 the Ikpictures , we in the magazines. Well, I haven’t much to write, it’s the same thing every day. It is getting quite chilly here, the leaves are beginning to fall, it is so damp that one notices the cold. Oct. 31,1918 “We have had four days of sunshine, some­ thing surely must be wrong. It surely seems good. We are having hard frost now and the night are cold. “Just learned that Karl Faul (also of Wood­ land) was in this village about two days ago or (at) least his regiment was. They are on on their way to the front. The infantry of that division has been at the front quite a while but the artillery has not been up yet. One of the regiments of that division is stationed here for the time being. Mostly Michigan boys, but none that I know. I would liked to have seen Karl, but it would have been hard to find him. “Do hope that it is all over before long and the prospects look better every day. Austria at present thinks she has had enough, and our boys are gaining every day. They are gaining ^ound rather slowly, but there is hard fight­ ing now, and a little gained means a whole lot France, Nov. 8, 1918 “Received a letter from Florence (Parrott) dated Oct. 2. It came night before last. Letters are most awfully welcome over here and those pictures - I look at them every day. “We are all very much excited today for it Michigan for the year Nineteen Hundred t -w and Nine, governing die registration of Nurses, and hu been duly registered in accordance therewith, »> * and is now entitled to be styled and known as a firtjlatfrrXlDfuror. 1 es sar “ ? ; In Testimony Whereof, Wc hereunto subscribe our names and aOix the Seal of the a swfPhobty to Michigan State Board of Registration of Nurses, on this.. s sei to replace stolen cemeieiy fm day of Anno Domini 19^2. .4 • P k Presideot. a V I r.s: oem sj be ^9^ 1 * Se^y of the iheft seand to ta5e sk ••I Hi r “ .r i-he • ’■< s 3 .1: ^7 2 •_x sedffi £'V/' Secretary. :SCsatHLlin CnittUg (Ckrk B Ulrrttfuutr f ns Mkff w^3 0 w.i V I iBgitatippeKiliiW. ’ ' •*-**** a: ,1 *1? ****’ : X -rfB. ■ -.3 .UU f9 u. I.___ true ood correct copy of Certificate of Registration Ulcblgaa SUtc Board of RegislrgUoQ of Nurses, and now on 61c in this olGee, to the * •( Xonca, iooued by I PjrUlda named.—. 11 iue I /I i t\ III ■ I am C a. f < Cu:/j4. W W* * _<Iay of— WOT Cl ibe 1 r ...A. D. w./;; *» day ot under my hand tHis..——.—9^.^ A. D. J9Z./C. i*. e >»« •» State of MichiganCOUHTT or Sakkv. of Mkl County. Ba firrrbtf tfrrtlfu •1 ,jC4eik I rfdie fence. Inta I** ’tesniy rv >* I * ** Vicc*Prc*idcut. A ;r s I rrjJ e cs^coad kdIbs ia wet wtoi ft *2:.TC2L^s®5ehBpfi- gffibtrW Fo’lootobi u I J £ bt be ase i? CP. ^sisiSiitd Sf’i Cuuuty Clcik. * *■ OTOT Florence Parrott’s nursing certificate, dated March 13. 1912. rtbalieam » I» 5 e * ^r • I 4 ■* Tr ■ V SJ ■ k C; r 1 » . pe •-'- II I I J r 9 I t I I Doctor Universe I In the dark ages Why does the sky turn darker in winter? Alex, 6, Ohio > Dear Alex, ■ As winter gets underway here in North America, you may notice we don’t feel the sun’s rays for quite as many hours as we did -in fall and summer. To find out why this happens, I Ulked with my friend Vivienne Baldassare, an astronomer at Washington Slate University. ' She said the reason we get fewer hours of <JayIight in the winter has to do with how 'Earth rotates. As our planet goes around the sun, it is always rotating. This rotation is also why we have day and night. ' When the part of Earth you’re standing on faces the sun, it is daytime. When the part you’re standing on faces away from the Iv / V- I .1 - sun, it is night. But the reason the length of daylight changes throughout the year is because our planet is a little bit tilted. “Earth isn’t perfectly straight up and down,” Baldassare said. “It’s a bit tilted on its axis, more like a spinning top.” The top half of the planet, which is known as the Northern Hemisphere, is tilted more toward the sun when it is summer­ time. But when it’s wintertime, that means Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. This can make the days feel shorter. In the Northern Hemisphere, we had about 7 hours and 14 minutes of daylight on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. This is the day we mark as the winter solstice when the Earth’s northern pole reaches its maximum tilt A / TURNING BACK THE r PAGES J 1 I ■ * jr L r It Stella M. Parrott taken in New York, just before leaving for overseas duty. away from the sun. You may also know it as the first day of winter. After the winter solstice, the days will start to get longer again in most places. But there are some places on our planet, like Troms?, Norway, that will be completely dark for a few months. Antarctica will have six months of complete darkness. “The farther north you go, the earlier it gets darker in the winter. If you are all the way at the top of the world in the winter­ time, you never feel the sun. It’s always dark,” Baldassare said. Earth’s tilt is the reason why it gets dark so early in wintertime and the reason we have different seasons. But I was curious why there’s a tilt at all. “We think the reason for the tilt is that when our solar system was still forming, and things were pretty chaotic, something collided with the Earth to knock it off its perfect up and down axis to make it a little tilted,” she said. If you find yourself indoors for most of the winter season, you might try a new game, cozy up with a book, listen to your favorite music, do some stretches or keep a big list of all your science questions. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. I T«. ’ has been announced that the war is over. I do hope so, our boys are worth more than anything on earth. I’m so glad for them. It seems like one big family and we all love the boys. “Maybe I can tell you where I am, but it doesn’t make any difference for all we want is to get back to the U.S. and then we can tell all the news. However, I’m not far, only 17 miles from General Pershing’s headquarters. Am going to try to go over some day. Can get a ride most any time as trucks are going back all day long. The only trouble is that we don’t have time enough at one time to go over and back. I’m at another base hospital now. There are four, and I have been helping out over here. Have such nice boys and the work is not at all hard. Have three hours off duty every day. The conditions are getting better every day. They keep getting more supplies and are able to do more for the boys. They are also getting good food now. I do like to see them have all the good things possible. “Hope you are all feeling fine and will save the fatted calf until I get home, for I can sure appreciate it. Would like to have a little time though before we go home so that we can see Italy and the principal cities of this part of the world. Have plenty of money if only I had the time. However, I won’t feel bad if they just let us go home before long. But am getting more used to the conditions here and it doesn’t seem so bad now. France, Nov. 11,1918 “Received a letter (Nov. 6, dated Oct. 14) yesterday. It was a good newsy letter, just write any old thing, for I’d rather have a letter from home than have you send me a thousand dollars. Maybe it’s because I don’t need the money. I hope I get a chance to spend some 4 before I come home. 9 “Now that peace is almost certain and our boys can stop fighting. I’m not so anxious as I was. It’s not a pleasant thing to see the boys going back to the front, especially those who have been up there. It really isn’t so bad here, but of course it is very muddy and is damp and chilly. When the sun shines it is very nice. The hills are beautiful now and it would be very nice if one was touring the country with a good automobile. But one sees very' few automobiles, except those used by the officers. “We are on a main highway and it is one continuous stream of trucks, automobiles and motorcycles. Believe me. Ring Lardner was right. A pedestrian doesn’t stand much show in this country. The speed limit is the best a machine can do. The roads are very fine. Looks like concrete or stone. “We are not having to work very hard. In fact, there are not many patients here now, and those that we have are not very sick. Most of them are up and ready to go home the first chance they get. (( Well! We have heard that at last, the war is really over. I’m so glad, but the boys take it as a matter of fact.” Stella M. Parrott Am. Base Hosp. No. 64, AM. Expe’d Forc­ es, France, A.P.O. 919 t r fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner r :e<■J « "1 •I •l Following the armistice, she was trans­ ferred to Camp Hospital No. 91 at Kerhuon arriving there April 7, 1919. She left there on April 30, 1919, to return to the United States staying at Hotel Albert, New York City, to wait further orders. On May 4, 1919, she was relieved from active duty in the military service and proceeded home to Woodland. Her sister, Florence E. Parrott, was also a nurse, registered on Jan. 18, 1912. Her obitu­ ary states that she also served with the Army Nurse Corps overseas, but this could not be documented at this time. The Parrott sisters lived on and operated the family farm on the northern outskirts of the village of Woodland. They had a large peony garden on the front of the farm with people coming for miles to visit the garden. The sisters wore bib overalls and worked in the fields along with their hired men. They were on call as nurses to Woodland village and township, caring for new babies and their mothers, as well as nursing other ill persons when there was a need in the area. Florence Parrott, bom April 17, 1882, died in Florida, Dec. 30, 1965. Stella Parrott also died in Brandenton, Fla., on Nov. 24, 1969. Hazel Edwina Bryant was from the north- em part of Barry County, her address was Clarksville. She reported to the Reserve Army Nurse Corps on Sept. 3, 1918, and began her duties at Hospital No. 32 on Sept. 4, 1918. She was insured for $10,000 at a premium of $7 per month on Sept. 17, 1918. She served until Aug. 7, 1919, when she returned to Hastings. She was employed at Pennock Hospital and was listed on the 1923 nurse roster for that institution. Her address at that time was listed as Route No. 3, Hastings. Nonna Micheal reported to Base Hospital, Camp Custer, on Nov. 7, 1918, after enlisting in the Reserve Army Nurse Corps on Nov. 2, 1918. She served at Fort Custer following the armistice and was discharged Aug. 7, 1919. She was living in Barry County in 1935 when the bonus bonds were paid. Sources: Parry County Vital Statistics Records, Registration of Barry County Nurs­ es: Registration of Discharges to qualify for Bonus Bonds. Minutes of Auxiliary Unit No. 45, Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post; Archives of the Hastings Banner and Woodland News. “Memories ofthe Past, r» Susan Hinckley. Maple Valley News. Photos and data from the memoirs of Don Reid, son ofAmber Cruso Reid. IxJte. QdeAia, Next week, we can expect to be back on a normal schedule for our garbage pickup, which was affected in consecutive weeks r because of the two holidays. We had gar­ bage pickup on Tuesday instead of Mon­ day. Our recyclable items will be picked up ^nr. /h on Thursday instead of Wednesday, which b b Kbint) 3k’ ' mH rierjK happens on alternate weeks. . Weather-wise, we are off to a good start for Have you noticed the gradual change in the new year. No snow drifts in sight. Mild sunsets and sunrises? Granted, this change weather. The house plants are still doing well is very small, but yet it is happening. in a cold room with no heat. Soon enough, With some of our new media giving they will have to be moved to a basement year-end reports of the happenings in the room which is cool but never freezing. past year, we are reminded of our lifespans. A week has made a difference in the Has it really been a year since this or that appearance of the Stuart condos on Third happened? It is good to be reminded of the Avenue. By the end of last week, the entire events which have occurred in the past structure had been sheathed. There were several months. Have we made good use of truss rafters on the north half of the struc­ our time? Have we accomplished the goals ture. With mild weather, work can contin­ we set for ourselves at the start of 2023? ue. Another week should make a marked Will we be more diligent in 2024? difference in the appearance. Contrary to One sign of the times! On the day after an earlier statement, the units are for pur­ Christmas, we received the first seed cata­ chase, not for rent. log filled with those tried and true seeds At Central United Methodist Church on but also with great pictures of new varieties Sunday the sermon time was occupied by a just waiting to be bought by us customers team from Youth Challenge of Muskegon. who might be disappointed that our There was a pastoral pair plus five ladies of attempts at growing the desired flower or various ages who spoke on their life-chang­ bush or vegetable fell far short of the pic­ ing experiences they have had because of tured items in the new catalog. Surely, the positive emphasis of the challenge. more catalogs will be forthcoming. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Jan. 5-11 Jan. 1-31 - January Storybook Walk: The River that Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone” by Mary Kar Carson, illustrated by David Hohn. Follow the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone and leam how they impacted the physical environment enough to move a river. After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and leam about Michigan’s wolves and try howling at January’s wolf moon. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Thursday, Jan. 11 - Nature Playdates in the Play Space: Tracks and Trees, 10-11 a.m. Nature Playdates are free and geared toward kids 6 and under. Learn to enjoy nature in every season. Each play­ date will consist of some guided activity and free play. This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. To sign up for additional pro­ grams in this series, go to CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Nature Playdates will return on Thursday, Feb. 8 for Backyard Birds from 10 to II a.m. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitule.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Movie Memories & Thursday, Jan. 4 Milestones watches a 1947 film starring Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Rodan and Martha Raye, 5 p.m. This is the club’s first film with Charlie Chaplin. Mon­ sieur Verdoux is a French bluebeard who marries women and kills them after the mar­ riage to get the money he needs for his fami­ ly. But with two ladies, he has bad luck. Friday, Jan. 5 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mah­ jong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Bookmaking for All Ages (registration required), 5:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269945-4263. �■,t s * Page 10 — Thursday. January 4, 2024 — The Hastings Banner 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 2023-738-CH Court address: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 LEGAL NOTICES Plaintiff Yfts Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Spnngs Meadows 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland. Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the followng mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 25,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaticaily entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a tide insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jackson D. Hasty, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 9,2017 and recorded January 12, 2017 in Liber 4104, Page 805 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth third Bank, N.A. as Successor by merger to Fifth Third John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 V Defendant Unknown Holders of Title to. or interest In. Manufactured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook. Senal #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane. Wayland, Ml, Barry County. 49348) TO: Defendants IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to have the Court declare Plaintiff owner of the above-ref­ erenced manufactured/mobile home. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 1-292024. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com­ Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($107,682.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25. 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of MARTIN TOWNSHIP. Barry County Michigan, and are described as; THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST. MARTIN TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 90® OO’OO’ WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 495.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 90’ 00’00’ WESTON SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE. 165.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00’ 01 ’40" EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, 622.81 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION: THENCE NORTH 89’ 57’11’ EASTON SAID NORTH UNE, 165.15 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00’ 02’05’ WEST 662.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. 421 122nd Ave, Shelbyville, Midiigan 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date Of such sale, unless determined abandoned in a rdance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, ti)e borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; December 28, ^23 plaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week tn the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. The Barry County Sheriff or qualified court offi­ cer shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at Hastings Public Library at 227 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and at Barry County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 for three continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this court 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Defendants named above at the last-known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date: Dec. 18, 2023 Vicky L. Alspaugh P48572 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION Court address: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 Rie No. 23-014446 Rrm Name: Orlans PC Rrm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (12-28)(01-18) 210432 h(ptice of Foreclosure by Advertiseimnt. is-given UFKfer Action 3212 of,flj? ' I 4. If you require special a mmodations to use the court because of disabilities, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. MOTION Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Plaintiff owner of a manufactured/mobile home (9196 Redman Mill­ brook, serial #11253062) and currently located within Plaintiff’s manufactured/mobile home park and -spy­ ing Site 93 at 12895 Barry Lane. Wayland, Michigan, Barry County. 49348, in order that Plaintiff may then apply to the Mich Dept of State for a title to the home. Those indMduals last possessing and occupying the home have either died or vacated the home and lot site. Plaintiff has been unable to learn the identity of any current titleholder or lienholder de^ite inquires with the Mich Dept of State. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the contents of the attached Complaint as it contains additional facts and information as well as verification by Plaintiff. Date: 11-10-2023 John A. Vos (P38643) ^evtsed D.^212, -----------------judicature act of 1961,1^1-PA^6. that the following mortgage will be'foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): a Richardson, Andrew single Mortgage Electronic male Original Mortgagee: Registration Systems, Inc. CMERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: January 28, 2015 Recorded on February 10, 2015, in Document No. 2015-001119, any): Lakeview Foreclosing Loan Assignee Servicing, (if LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 70/100 Dollars ($57,804.70) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: COMMENCING ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE OF SECTION 1. T2N, R9W, AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE OF MICHIGAN SAGER ROAD AND CEDAR CREEK ROAD FOR JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST SUMMONS CASE NO. 738-CH tourt addr^: 220 E. Court Street, Hastirtgs, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 Plaintiff ON SAID SECTION LINE 500 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 308 FEET; THENCE EAST 500 FEET TO THE ROAD; CENTERLINE THENCE OF CEDAR CREEK NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF CEDAR CREEK ROAD 308 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 1475 W Sager Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058 Yankee Springs Meadows 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland. Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave.. Ste. 400 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 6 III .3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 6 III .3238. If the above referenced property Is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will v Defendant Unknown Holders of Title to . ' or interest in. ManufacMillbrook, Serial #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane. Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) Civil Case ' There is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint. SUMMONS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the people of the SUte of Michigan you are notified: 1. You are being sued - se. a written an- the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If 3. If you do now answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered for trie relief demanded in the complaint. ° against you 4. If you require accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if y™. enui« 7 . court Immediately to make arrangements. Date: 11/13/23; Expiration Date: 02/12/24; Court Clerk Kaylah Fyan Dep 210352 as: Parcel 1 :Lot 4. Block 10, Village of Freeport, being part of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan.Parcel 2: Part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 10. Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 6, Block 10, Village of Freeport as laid out and replatted by Samuel Roush’s Addition; thence North on the West lot line of said Lot 6, 75.0 feet, to the point of beginning; thence East, 66.28 feet, parallel with the South line of Lot 6, to a point 75.0 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Lot 6 and the East lot line of Lot 6; thence North 51.80 feet, along said East lot line, to the Northeast corner of said Lot 6 and the South line of platted 10 foot wide alley: thence West, 66.19 feet, along the North line of said Lot 6 and the South line of said alley; thence continuing West along the South line of said alley and the North line of said Lot 5,66.18 feet, to the West line of Lot 5, Block 10; thence South on said West line 15.0 feet: thence East, 66.18 feet; parallel with the North line of said Lot 5, to the West line of Lot 6; thence South 36.93 feet, along the West line of said Lot 6, to a point 75.0 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 6 and the point of beginning. 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Michigan 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of sudi sale, unless determined abandoned in a rdance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. .. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Brundage, Melinda L. Brundage, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml LLC Mortgagee, dated March 20. 2014 and recorded March 26, 2014 in Instrument Number 2014-002384 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortqaqe is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. as Suwessor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Said premises are located in the Township uvwVilUwU aS. at the North 1/4 post of '•'® North sS 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active line 1709.215 feet lo the place of beginning- thence OTrtiinuing South 88 degrees 44' 37" East on the said North Section line 387.115 feet to ° a point 10 feet West dearees '*'®"®® ®°oth 01 ?ow 387 m P®^®"®' sold bee and lence Morigagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington degrees 46’ 00 n West 39? nftfaVt 'ih’*’®rt“K.North 88 degrees 18'30^ 'i North 0 degrees 18 degrees Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 rfd 1518275 210354 Kevin Beck, AAMS® > A Hnancial Advisor X* 400 W. State St, Suite B-. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Andrew Cove, AAMS0 CFP ® Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 i 4 New Year’s financial resolutions now as ever. • Build an emergency fund. If you suddenly needed a major home or car repair, or received a large medical bill not fully covered by insurance, would you have the funds available? If not, you might be forced to dip into your retirement accounts or other long-term investments. To avoid this possibility, try to build an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, lowrisk account that’s separate from the ones you use to meet your daily expenses. It can take a while to build such a fund, but if you make it a priority and contribute regular amounts each month, you can make good progress. Avoid emotional decisions. Too many people overreact to events in the financial markets because they let their emotions get the better of them. If the market is temporarily down, it doesn’t mean you need to sell investments to “cut your losses” — especially if these investments still have good fundamentals and are still appropriate for your portfolio. It can be hard to ignore market volatility, but you’ll be better off if you focus on the long term and continue following an investment strategy that’s Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym more, learning a new language and others — why not make some financial resolutions, too? Here are a few to consider: • Boost your retirement savings. If you can afford it. try to increase your contributions to your IRA and 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. The more you put away in these accounts, the greater your chances of reaching your retirement goals. At a minimum, contribute enough to your 401(k) to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. And whenever your salary goes up, consider raising the amount you put in to your401(k). • Reduce your debts. It’s not always easy to reduce your debts — but it’s worth the effort. The lower your debt load, the greater your monthly cash flow. So, look for ways to consolidate debts or find other, possibly more productive, ways of using credit. And if you truly can’t afford something that’s nonessential, don’t go into debt for it. “Live within your means” is an old piece of advice, but it’s just as valid designed to meet your need^ • Review yoor goaM^ Over time, your goals m^ have changed. For examplfi while you once might ha^ wanted to retire early, ar^ planned for it, you may now find that you’d like to woi^^ a few more years. If that; the case, you may also nee to adjust your financial art w investment strategies. • Revisit yoor estat plans. If you’ve maiTie4 remarried divorced, added children to family within the past few^ years, you may need K* review the account titling * and beneficiary designations on your 40I(k) and other retirement assets, along with your estate-planning documents, such as your wilP or living trust. You might' also need to revise these documents in other ways. -r Of course, you may nbte be able to tackle all these » resolutions at one time, but-; if you can work at theiwthroughout the year, you can potentially brighten yotir’ financial outlook in 2024 Mt and beyond. ft.' p- I '< : A J I**' > Edward Jones, Membfti «F SIPC A? ; 313^ t Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the kjllowing: Case Number: SP-12-2023- Amy Webber (Ap­ plicant): Nicholas Gregaitis (Property Owner) Location:-127 W Broadway St.' Wooefland. in { z section 21 of'WOodland Township Purpose: Requesting a special use permit to operate a Day Care - Group pursuant to Article 23. Section 2324 in the LDR (Low Density Residential) zoning district. MEETING DATE: January 22, 2024.11U£: 7:00 PM. Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to ®^^® “h °®"°rt. Michigan 49046 r be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined “2”' aeiermined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6600 324ifl i7^hi7h m/ caE foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower wilt be held’responsihlR to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortaaae hnWor ? during Dated: December 28. 2023 File No. 23-014274 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 .1400 -s ■ f b3» 1 *^3 < «*"• . <s-- J — & * rs !• w * BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County * fl > J - < NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF 0 *• c ft' This article was written by Edward Jones for use your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. "r9 »> I |5 4 4 1 f SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 20,2023 *»**'» I I * V ’Z • 5 * * Called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Slonebumer, Doster, Goebel, DeV r*’! Pence I . Agenda ah'd Minutes a^rcMsd* * Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Change of February meeting to the Change of election wages. • .IS iit - •- • ' * I 1 I (18 3 5 i i« S' '•’30R * ■ JIBK SC f S S i S a ' T \T'I .If vT* B. J- I -ft > .ft .XI ; <-'C I *» a & j :s Bayview special assessment figures?'H * Rich Lane special assessment figur^j. Public and Board comments were receivedJiX*Xt, Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. ‘ •» ** » 3 4*: M Pk IT* J iism 9 Submitted by: Rod Goebel. Clerk * f 210664; Any written response may be mailed to the » . I* t 4ft '* i . be heard at the above mentioned place and time. “ t V 7* ♦"C.^ T’ii' ft I M address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820. or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barrvcountv.org. .4 t 1^ • The special use applications are available for public I * inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, I 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at I' I eq (269) 945-1290 for further information. w, Ois The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials >‘ « K being considered at the meeting, to individuals with ®*s c 4t* - - "’C” • disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) iSC * days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should I contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284. » ■* W- . ¥ , 'c «k * « 4* *■ ft. * ft Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk ’ 1 '' ft' -*> A# 1 «r ■•'t. v> ’ a k F« 1 « ft * s ft s’ ft •ft »« *ftk h°id® vendue al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry Countv Michioan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25, 2024 •viicnigan your period of active duty has concluded less than foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number Member SlPC 77 ($166,980.27). Under the power of sale contained in said mortqaqe and the statute in such case made and provided notice IS hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or hnTlVol duty, please contact the attorney for the party Provided by llie Harry Coiiiily offices of Edward.!ones Hundred Eighty and 27/100 Dollars you are a military senrice member on active duty, if (12-21)(01-11) the court (28 oliJ^Sg'anr^^^^'^^VOuweresenred ($106,744.64). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 11,2024. Said premises are located in the Village of Freeport, Barry County Michigan, and are described mortgage holder for damaging the property during stated in this notice. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC In the name of the may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Plank III, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., Its successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2019 and recorded June 14. 2019 in Instrument Number 2019-005699 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Guaranteed Rate, Inc., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 64/100 Dollars to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 14, 2023 File No. 23-013751 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Mt 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (12-14)(01-04) 210002 Financial FOCUS * Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for tiie party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated Court telephone no.; 269-945-1285 Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plalritiff’s attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 4 III Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 V Defendant Unknown Holders of Title to, or interest In, Manufactured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial #11253062 and (^roDtl)y located at 12895 terry Lane, nty, 49348)^ • * & raylarxl. Ml. OFHEARING * 1. Motion title: for Entry of Order Declaring Owner­ ship of Manufactured/Mobile Home. 2. Moving party; Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC dAVa Yankee Springs Meadows. 3. This matter has been placed on the motion cal­ endar for; Judge Vicky L Alspaugh P429721, Date: 3/16/2024, Time: 9:45 a.m., Court address, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. 4 > i; ■« Banner CLASSIFIEDS ' * . » 4 » * ft CALL... The Hastings BANNER . 945-955 s ft »! X I * « •JS business Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. METAL ROOFING SALE! Quality affordable roofing installation! Licensed and Insured! Financing and ref­ erences available. Free esti­ mates. Amish craftsmanship. 269-888-5050. Road. MATT ENDSLEY FABRI­ CATION and repair, custom trailers, buckets, bale spears, etc. Call 269-804-7506. BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. In­ sured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. k< PUBLISHER’S NOTICE^ ft All real esutc advertising in ih^ newspaper is subject to the Fair Hou$i< Act and the Michigan Civil Rights A«V which collectively nuke it illegal ly advertise “any preference, limiuticm 2 discrimination based on race ctift religion, ses. handicap, familial su^ 4 ft « k. *. « I dwellings advenised tn this newspaoar w avulaMe an equal opporiunHy I ^18. Tb rejxtrt discrimination callJBCl Fair Housing Center at 616-45|-2«SP^ ' « ik ft. awjM any advertising for real csulc which (s In violation of the law M| readers are hereby informed thatMlR I % I securing custody of children under iSftZ This newspaper will not knowingly I V f naiio^ origin, age or manial suiusTpr" an inlention. to make any such preference, limiiaiion or disvnminatioift'' FwniHal sums includes children under •he age of 18 living with parenu or legal cusjodians. pregnant women and peqfltf ■Hie HUD toll-free telephone number for •he hearing impaired is 1-8OO-927-927S * f (12-28)(01-18) % ft;. Ift ft A r..' Xp ft < X * s * % ft L I J h 1 '1 210603 'v . < \ 'ft*. * I •Is * . I 1 I I % X * M * X ( ft 'w b �k rx •i? .W 5C “to'' ^•s.Ak tor' •c~v> Th© Hastings Banner — Thursday, January b mJ4 4, 2024 — Page 11 * •Y. .S V ? % \ i * t > < ♦ S ■>' sis ISi 1 j? V K. ^aPto » kJ X c A >^>; X r IV ^Xtu-db' > \.X ’• 1.^ * '.5 L*' I’* IS ^3 9 WfT Sr I d 9^ '4»>. > ' KENT > ; to I >I *» AM . \*** /• R I.** ■J*-. J .1 JT s.; *•1 • J '•> e • fe 1 1 i.'l -'W k> * 'r ■<«* “t 1 R A * * • I J V 4 • •a * 5 -r *:< r «* » ' I?’ IV *1 h "■'.w 4 !<• A- I JA *— K «1 ’’to >.3 rr to-. € « ) I i < ♦w to x.^* r 2!^ X ‘- ■^rcv? '* 7 mr 1.^ k 1*^4 * -•*51 =3^ SSBS J* •* I ♦ «• • • > > .B ' '4'*w:.w •j( V X-. « ' at 49 yai ft s . i;lastings senior Andrea Rhodes sends her ball down the alley at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek as the Saxons finish off their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference champi­ onship with a victory over Pennfield in February. < • *« Wb». H.' i *t ^<; =5 '*• 9 k” « t 4 ’i s «* ) «M- *’9: ?• I fl t *®‘t ift • * ^3 < f k- toU ’ to V < 4 state medals. A week before Randall, Crews and the state’s cross country teams were running in regionals, the girls gathered for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Girls’ Golf Finals across the state. Thomapple Kellogg junior Ailana Leos a part of the Division 2 finals at Forest Akers East on the campus of Michigan State Uni­ versity. She just missed out on the D2 medals placing 12th in her first finals appearance. The state medal stand at Ford Field at the end of the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals last winter included members of the Hastings, IMewood and Thomapple Xpllogg varsity wrestling teams which all won conference titles at the end of the 2022-23 season. Lakewood’s Joel Simon, Daniel Krebs and Ashton Clark all closed their season on the medal stand at the wrestling finals. Simon had the area’s top finish placing third in Divi­ sion 3’s 215-pound weight class. Clark was fifth at 120 pounds and Krebs sixth at 144 4 :< (if ^5 »Xr< *‘'W«30p« tear *'**«»«i S»; #* hr, J. « ^^Wwfeia«i irn»: Wt*toMbt ?smartswfciii Ei:< (Wofelecfcrwp tokanespKaasjesralp Put jt&aT^cwiertt»ta8 Se flooT’7 rf EX ssiE ma 4 X raes: > ‘e 9 Smsscr TOI F": rs •ere to: jtsts { ri : ca c. > '»(J B ft i5 rfr •STS » 3K ft Thornapple Kellogg junior Ailana Leos rolls a short chip across a green at Forest Akers East Golf Course during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls' Golf Finals in October. Leos placed 12th in her first appearance at the finals. *.' ' *W 9 oi»«nr Oil betrplic itoJt 52 J«*4 2*E to kr»-^ jyns:^ *r * at: ||(^ 4XS SJ^sVK 't .'a to •* Eri'- iOJANs k“ 1 I r r . e- s a; . i 't r:>^ . t ■> ‘ * g r* ».» n . "9^'' f * 'A*'’.r# -A»f 1^'“^ A-- b f 1 T7-P) r’ 'f r:^ it P to ■k.L ’•* V. >r ■ r- Ii< ij F* r ri 1^ ri ^b ip 9^ 'J' IT- -.to’ *.1 -’t X ' t I » r b 1^<«» f. » 4 it r Iw t I. / Ab : • r/ fe:5 jiwasj 0B Be:: ;» zeto' •L .* *.t X w: a *e s« IKK. ti- See 2023 SPORTS, page 12 J ' c. r I ** ro ' mances came on the heels of another OK Gold Conference championship for the TK wrestlers. Delton Kellogg had Gauge Stampfler place sixth in Division 4’s 132-pound weight class at the wrestling finals. pounds. { IC i Simon won the first 49 matches of his sophomore season before falling in the 215pound semifinals at the state finals. He rallied to close a 51-1 season by winning his two consolation matches. Sophomore Isaac Friddle had the top finish for the Saxons at the wrestling finals, placing third in Division 2’s 215-pound weight class. The rest of the Saxon medalists were in the girls’ competition. Exchange student Claudia Palumbo was sixth in the 170-pound weight class while Sophia Sunior at 190 pounds and Cassidee Easey at 235 pounds both placed eighth. Thomapple Kellogg had six wrestlers qualify for the finals. Senior Zack Gibson placed fourth in Division 2’s 144-pound weight class, senior Austin Chivis was sixth at 175 pounds and sophompre Chqstien Mill' I er placed eighth at 106 pounds. Those perfor- state finals. The top 30 at the final earn all­ • «wn - finishes a semifinal heat of the 110-meter hiqh Kpnt h h c Division 3 Track and Field Finals in June at u School. Mapes was the state runner-up in the 110 hurdles and won the state championship in the 300-meter low hurdles. placed fourth at regionals to qualify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Finals ^d then capped her year by running to a 29^-place time of 18:45.8 at the I' 2 i 2023 SPORTS, continued from page 9 ’7' 'i K I r ------ 1 tin .1—a i -Thornapple Kellogg freshman Claira Kdvich is held up high above her stunt 0roup during round three at the MHSAA pivision 2 Competitive Cheer Finals in March. The TK girls placed fifth matching their program’s top finish ever. T 11 * AI <• I \S»a> •AX • < ^4. * *;S "W Hastings sertior Madison Nino flies over the sand in the long jump at the MHSAA 9rhnnNnT®'J^'"5 Eastem High School in June. Nino finished as the state runner-up in the event while also eaming^a state medal with a Saxon relay team. to -'^ I ! I ’ J V 3F^ •« f 1 f ' k I ( I • b c J r .1 1 * #• ' -i .* h s Saxons Robby Slaughter (from left) Jett Barnum, Charles Nickels and Kearan Tolles sort out their all-state medals at Forest Hills Eastern High School in June after a run­ ner-up finish in the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. r LEGAL NOTICES .^*1. 'y •X k* 1 J/* NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Frost and Nancy S. Frost, husband and wife, to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2004 and recorded January 15, 2004 in Instrument Number 1120780 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on November 10, 2017, in Instrument Number 2017-011380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by AmeriHome Mortgage Company. LLC. by assignment. There Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($71,162.52). Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them. at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25.2024. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. 505 E Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; December 26,2023 File No. 23-014141 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (12-281(01-18) Beaver Road, 210424 » Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 18, 2024. The amount due on th© mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle th© purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas M. Dunham, & Kathleen J. Dunham, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Flagstar Bank, FSB Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: March 23.2001 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 1. 2001 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $88,057.04 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE WESTERLY 440 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTHERLY 405.0 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 444.0 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTHERLY 405.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Common street address (if any); 1967 E Brown Rd, Freeport. Ml 49325-9627 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty. If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: December 21,2023 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1517883 (12-21)(01-11) 210160 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT 210694 Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM In the Community Room of the Tyden Center, located at 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County .Zoning Ordinance of 2008, as amended; MAP CHANGE A-2-2Q24 Request a zoning map for the Village of Nashville - Maple Grove (See attached maps.) VA<. RR T k RR o r .: )• • . I< 4 V *• LI ■ ■llfc^ ■ J 1 /1 ! f I These maps are portions of the Official Zoning Map of Maple Grove Township in Barry County, Michigan. All of the above shown properties are located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to Barry County Planning & Zoning, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barrvcountv.ora. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning & Zoning Department, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). Please call the Barry County Planning & Zoning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing- impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284, mbrQwn@barrvcounty.org. This notice is given pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended). Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk r• t I I . .ttIL:- >• .-^5411 9 & * • '4 4 �/ * ►. V w y f & 'IB rl .1 k S ■ ft > L •f .M fti *•. I* •«£ I’ t.' •1 ^1 Page 12 — Thursday. January 4. 2024 — The Hastings Banner 2023 SPORTS, continued from page 11 'ICJ •s I Two teams from the area reached the state finals al the end of the 2022-23 winter season - the Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood varsity competitive cheer teams. The Thomapple Kellogg cheer team placed < I fourth a the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive w kv'w • Cheer Finals, with freshmen flying all over the mat, at Central Michigan University’s <T| ’ t 77^ McGuirk Arena last March after outdueling 7.*. r Cedar Springs for the OK Gold Conference 771 Champiemship. a The TK team matched its program’s best / ever slate finals finish by placing fourth. Junior Ava Jahnke was a flyer above one of the three Trojan stunt groups in round three, and the only returning flyer for the Trojan P 4 J team heading into th3 season. I “It was a drcam come true really,” Jahnke said of her team reaching the finals. C “(We’ve wanted this] a very long time. Wc - ‘^were set on it last year and we made it come The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team takes off at the start of the true this year. Barry County Meet hosted by Delton Kellogg at Gilmore Car Museum in October. The The other two Trojan flyers in round three TK ladies won the race on the heels of winning an OK Gold Conference Championship at the finals were Hilton and Claira Kovich. in the fall. Junior Mali Holland was named first team all-state in Division 2, Kenady Smith and ning that conference tournament with a score qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Anna Smith were second team all-state and of 82. Marquoit and freshman Dane Webb Presley Hall and Lydia Berg earned honor­ Bowling Singles Finals. Barton just missed both earned first team all-conference honors out on qualifying for match-play at the finals able mention all-state. in the GLAC. Senior teammate Owen Rich­ The Lakewood cheer team was never with a 19th-place qualifying performance mond earned second team all-conference. > defeated in its seasons in the Greater Lansing that was capped off by a 200 game. The snow has been slow coming to start The Greater Lansing Activities Confer­ Activities Conference, which came to an end ence, which the Vikings were leaders in help­ the winter of 2023-24 and conditions were with the end of the 2022-23 school year. ing found a decade ago, finished its final That Viking cheer team sprang through only slightly better during the 2022-23 seaschool year in the spring of 2023. Olivet and the 2023 postseason to reach the MHSAA son, but that didn’t slow down TK senior Lucy VanDemark in the end. Lakewood from the GLAC made the move Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals for the Skiing for the Plainwell/Thomapple Kel­ into the CAAC, which was the Vikings’ home second season in a row and cheered their logg Trojan team, VanDemark closed her before the formation of the GLAC. Those way to a seventh place finish just behind senior season with her best state finals programs now compete in their new confer­ their new conference rivals from Portland who were sixth. Emily Root was named first appearance at the MHSAA Division 2 Ski ence with Charlotte. Ionia, Portland, Lansing Finals at Boyne Mountain in late February. Sexton, Eaton Rapids and Lansing Catholic. team all-state, Emily Pilar second team all­ VanDemark just missed a spot on the top ten state, and Kylie Walkington all-state honor­ The Lakewood change was due in part to able mention. state medal stand with her llth-place finish Maple Valley’s decision to move from the in the slalom competition and she also had a It was the first season the cheer finals were GLAC into the Big 8 Conference to open the held at CMU. 27th-place performance in the giant slalom. 2023-24 school year. Everybody loved it,” Martin said of the Lakewood senior Izzy Wheeler was a rare The Maple Valley varsity football team did move from the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids to spring state finalist from the area away from remain an eight-player squad this fall, and Mt. Pleasant. the track in the spring season. She qualified won its way to its first Tri-River 8-Man Foot­ “I am excited to come back here if we can for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 ball Conference Championship by beating its get back here next year. We’re young this Girls’ Tennis Finals and won her opening two conference rivals. The Lions had their year. We’re pretty young. We have six girls round match at the finals before being best 8-player season yet putting together a that have never been in competitive cheer bumped from the bracket by the eventual 7-2 record in what was the final season for before. I’ll have'a more veteran team next state runner-up. head coach Marty Martin. year with juniors and seniors, where this year A couple area teams won conference titles “We had a great year,” coach Martin said we have a lot of sophomores.” in the spring of 2023. The Barry County after his team’s week nine loss to Martin. Tlie Vikings have won one invitational Christian School’s varsity baseball team took “We went 7-2. We won a league champion­ and finished second at another already this the Great Lakes 6 Regular Season Championship. We did something that no team has done season as they try and win their way back to ship with an 11-1 record, sweeping a doublein 21 years at Maple Valley and what more CMU in 2024. header with Algoma Christian to close out the can you ask of the kids? One of the things There were a few other area athletes at regular season. that really struck me was that none of them their respective state finals at the end of the The BCCS boys had that performance on wanted to leave the field after the game. I’ve 2022-23 winter season. the heels of an outstanding 2022-23 varsity never had a team do that. They just stayed out Lakewood junior Philip Butler scored a basketball season which saw them run there and gave hugs to each other and talked spot in the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowlthrough a perfect Oredt Lakes 6 Conference to each other.” ing Singles Finals. Butler placed tenth in the regular season. They really just didn’t want the whole qualifying with a high game of 259 to close The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team situation to end. They were really soaking it out his six qualifying games, earning a spot clinched the final GLAC Championship with up. I am really proud of them. I am proud of in the 16-person match-play bracket at the a two-stroke victory over Olivet in the GLAC what they have done in the offseason. I am finals. Championship at Forest Akers East Golf proud of what they did in the weight room. I Hastings seniors Abby Barton and Andrea Course on the campus of Michigan State Uniam proud of what they did during the season. Rhodes helped lead their Saxon varsity girls’ versity last May. They did a lot of things nobody expected bowling team to its first ever Interstate-8 Ath­ Viking senior Drew Marquoit finished off them to do.” letic Conference Championship and then the season as the GLAC’s best golfer by winA lot of area student-athletes worked on their craft with an eye on reaching the state finals and winning conference titles, few 210693 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING harder than the Lakewood varsity volleyball ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT girls, but their state postseason was stopped short in 2023. The Vikings spent much of the season ranked in the top four in the state in Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public neanng on Division 2, but had to go to the home of the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles, a team ranked January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM second in the state much of the year, for their district tournament. 3* 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The Vikings put up a fight, but couldn’t overcome the Eagles* talent in the district The subject of the puWic hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the finals the first Friday in November falling Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008, as amended 25-23, 26-24, 25-23 to the Grand Rapids Christian. The Eagles kept rolling through the MAP CHANGE A-1-2024 state tournament until they ran into top­ ® zoningjnap for the Village of Nashville - Castleton (See attached maps.) ranked North Branch in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 State Semifinals and were bested by the eventual state champion Mustangs. The Lakewood varsity volleyball team had won districts nine seasons in a row. * r b.. * 'W .«* «< r il 12 w BV A 4 I f •«'> fe <£ ■« ^r\ lb I r Ki » r X* .r ( I 1 I ;> *1 d n r I 'I f 4 e" vf J 1 I .\ i. ? 1 I r '^7/ "4, J. I •l I r ' J. r. 4^ I b b < fc, t 4 •4 * IP ‘ > • •• 1 I «* I ®* >x I a Hastings junior Sophia Sunior (right) tries to take down Oxford's Makenna Bovee In the match for seventh place in the girls' 190-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit in March. Sunior was one of four Saxons to earn a medal at the state finals. >*• >*• O,.! ■ •. •-* ^ X --J* - Mu > I 44 I : •i*. r — r t. <8' * z. wrt*" .? 1 1 f i « J t 1 .. I • J* I X s ♦ A Z ■ —H £ :S'M * 1 £.h 44 7 .• .t 97 f: J a -it] a . MB t f K». r A' ■I » in" 1 z r [R f I I R ■F I M County, Mlchgan.*/5kf the abwe sS r-—- ■* Township in Barry I, properties are located in Barry County, Michigan. either verbally wi|| b^XeMh amendment' ___I T “"y- Will De given the ODDortimitv ..the ___above .____ opportunity to be heard at mentioned place and time. Any written response mailed Planning a zoning, 220 West State StrAAt Wae*ir,« u i_- may' be ----------- to Barry County \../wuiiiy ncmi inspection at the Barry County Planning 41 X- H AG 1 ® M _9 IM ■ ■n l» IS available available for for public public , 220 West State Street. I (excluding holidays). Please call the 945-1290 for furlhe? informal Barry County Planning & Zoning Department at (269) K------ h< J * jbM.... -V s*- fn provide r I «sssa - ®'*’ services, such as signers at the ‘f’® C°u"ty of Barry. Individuals should contact the County of Barrv hvsquiring auxiliary aids cr or services County Administrator, 220 West State Stres? w following: Michael Brown, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945 r -1284, *•»< the provisions of the Open Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk Grand Rapids Gator diver Abigail Dumond works her way to a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls' Swimming and Diving Finals with her performance at the diving regional host­ ed by East Kentwood in November. Dumond and diving teammate Lydia Slagel both qualified for the state finals while competing with the new co-op team that also included girls from Calvin Christian. West Catholic and Hopkins. Delton Kellogg's Gauge Stampfler fights to try and break away from Vassar's Chase Nickerson during their 132-pound match for fifth place at the Individual Wrestlirfe ' Finals in March at Ford Field in Detroit. rS/' I 9. Senior libero Carley Piercefield was named first team all-state in Division 2 and will con­ tinue her playing days at Western Michigan University. Junior right side/setter Abby Pickard was named second team all-state and senior middle hitter Alivia Everitt third team all-state. Everitt has plans to continue her playing days at Rochester University. While the Viking program will miss Piercefield, Everitt and the rest of its seasons next season, it will also be competing with a new head coach. Cam Rowland announced before the season that this would be his last season leading the program his mother, Kellie Row­ land, built into a powerhouse. “This program raised me from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood,” Cam shared online in the wake of the district loss. “I have spent countless hours in the gym, watching film of both current and past teams, building relationships as a little brother, best friend, biggest fan, assistant coach and then ending as head coach the past six seasons. I will be forever grateful for the time my mom and dad took to create the foundation for Lakewood Volleyball to be a perennial state power in the years before I was bom and to continue to coach with unrelenting passion and love for their athletes and program throughout my childhood! The lessons I learned through and a part of this program made me into who 1 am today. ‘ I have cheered, been angry, laughed, cried, and smiled my biggest smiles because of this program. I learned what hard work and passion over an extended period of time can do and what it looks like to leave everything on the line with no guarantee of the return you desire. My best memories in life and especially my earliest ones come from prac­ tice, tournaments, and travel around the state with Lakewood Volleyball and the families, tans, and athletes who came with it! Lakewood volleyball team did add a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division r.o.vu championship vHttiiipionsnip this this season, running through an undefeated conference season. Things gQt tougher as the Vikings moved into the CAAC White this fall. While the Lakewood varsity voijiiiy volleyball voiieyoau team team was unde­ feated through conference play they dropped a set tn conference play for the first time in ® Lakewood went from being the big fish in a little pond on the GLAC gndrron to finishing fifth and eighth in their conference respectively. The lone victory for the Viking football team on the gridiron came on a rainy homecoming night at Unity Field where the Lakewood guys took an 18-7 win over former GLAC foe Perry. The Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team held serve in the move from the GLAC to the CAAC, but just missed out on its ulti- » ♦ mate goals of winning conference and dis­ trict championships. Eaton Rapids was tl^ common issues in both runs as the Gr^hounds handed the Vikings their lone confer­ ence defeat and then knocked off the Viking in overtime in the MHSAA Division 3 Disk trict Finals, The Lakewood team had a strong gro^ back on the soccer field for head coach Jam^ LeVeque and also got a boost from Spani^ exchange student Bruno Cano Fernando^ Vegue who tied the school record for gosl^ that then senior Colby Carter set during tlfe 2022 fall season at 31. Highlights of the fall season for area guj^' also included the Thomapple Kellogg varsity' boys’ tennis team having a solid OK Gold Conference season that ended with junior Kameron Nichols winning the first singles championships at the conference tournament in October while exchange student Rapha?!' DeMonval won the second singles title. While Lakewood and Maple Valley did' conference shuffling in 2023, it wgS announced in 2023 that the Thomapple Kel­ logg Trojans will be a part of a completely reworked OK Conference beginning with the 2024-25 school year. The Thomapple Kellogg High School ath­ letic teams will continue on in the OK Gold Conference in all sports other than football, joined current league-mates South Chrisfrari and Wayland while being joined by Grand Rapids Union, Wyoming, Northview aniS West Catholic. In football the Trojans will be included in the OK Black Conference with current OK G^ Conference members Ottawa Hills and Grap^ Rapids Catholic Central along with Northvi^ Holland Grand x\apiu5« Rapids. *' ------------ Christian and East vjtaiiu There were some TK student-athletes wha .1__________ • . .‘A saw some big changes in 2023 as the swim;* mers and divers from TK joined forces wiSif a few other high schools to form a co-op. The TK girls competed with s^-' dent-athletes from Calvin Christian, Hop­ kins and West Catholic this fall in the QK Rainbow Conference Tier II, and a pair of divers Abigail Dumond and Lydia Slagel both qualified for the MHSAA Division-*'i Lower Peninsula Girls’ Swimming and Div­ ing Finals in November. The Hastings and Delton Kellogg gqj^ continued on with their co-op together, bu^ with the Trojans no longer as part of the pro-, gram moved away from the OK into the Southwestern & Central Michigan Swini Conference for the 2023-24 school yeat where the handful of lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference schools that have swimming and diving teams compete. The TK boys are joined in a co-op this winter by Calvin Christian, Hopkins and Unity Christian. « » ♦ ' • r I I * * . 5 i 'I " ll ■ ! 0 1 4 J i t I I r 1 4 4 I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-01-11.pdf 12e2841e97e09a2444e4c7f04dab4861 PDF Text Text r • / Man netted in amateur sting pleads guilty IR Hastings P0 almost fully staffed, eyes other goals ______ See story on page 8 See story on p^ffQ^3 i" •li Hastings outscores everyone at the Lamb s* $ See story on page 9 ’le X • ''l'lllhlllHI,-l,l'l,ll ll^"'l•lllllllllllllll,l,ljl 'CAR-RT LQy ^'Charcj ^©meding 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 C 005 '•» ■ 7®^ Devoted to the Interests of Barrv County Since 1856 III C005 SBCSieB * * ANNER 7/30/2024 9 25 00 AM Hastings VOLUME 170. No. 2 XBMur Thursday. January 11. 2024 PRICE $1 50 Conservationist instrumental in forming Pierce Cedar Creek Institute dies at 100 MoUy Macleod Ken and Alice were married a few short Copy Editor months after their meeting in 1943. Ken, Author, conservationist and local leader freshly discharged from the U.S. Army Infan­ Alice Jones died on Dec. 31, 2023, at the age try, went on to have a successful career in of 100. advertising — one that took the couple across Jones, wife of the late Kensinger Jones the world, with stints living in Singapore, and mother of two, was bom Alice May Sydney and elsewhere. Later on, Ken Guseman on March I, 1923, on a farm near authored radio dramas and novels. Grindstone, Penn. Ken, a busy advertising executive in the The couple, who lived on Pritchardville 1960s, was feeling the stressors of the job, Road south of Hastings, donated 150 acres of said Skedgell. Jones asked her husband what land, along with their custom-built home, to he needed to help ease his stress, and he Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in 2015. Addi­ replied that he could maybe use a place to tionally, the Joneses encouraged and helped relax and do some fishing. Bill and Jessie Pierce found the Institute over Jones called in a radio spot advertising that 20 years ago. she was looking for some property near Alice and Kensinger met at Clarion State Detroit, where the couple was living at the Teachers College in 1943. Ken, a soldier time. Soon, a call came in about a piece of freshly home from overseas, was on tempo­ property in rural Barry County, where the rary duty at the college that Alice attended. Joneses ended up settling in 1969. The two met and were smitten with each Jones drove out to the property with only other, thou^' Ken was transferred five her dog and decided to purchase the swath of months after their meeting. land, which included a private lake for her During their geographical separation, Ken husband. The rest was history. wrote Alice love poems every day. These Alice was the epitome of a conservationpoems, and more he wrote for Alice can be said Skedgell. “Just the heart of a caring, read m “Love Poems of a Businessman” by understanding (individual). You know they Kensinger Jones (see page 5). were smart, they understood stuff, they got Jones is remembered as a kind-hearted, help when they needed it.” loving woman — with a keen sense of fashion. Soon after purchasing iheir property in Pierce CedMI C^cek iHstItute Executive rural (fasfirigs, ifie Joneses worked with the Director Michelle Skedgell described Jones Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a true ‘‘Renaissance woman.” to put together a land management plan. This • yrs / «r.r t" I ■ •> t r : *■*'- -a b ■ <o I A <• IIK • 7 Ai ' f BM* ’h ’ 9 'li i T I f hfa-. >7 X J u Si f th V * f.’ t I k iJ • 2> •li 7 4npiB u 7 •J V *T f f tJ J T • I ■ jj* kA I l: 9 '! i 5. / I.* Ik 1 A I r- * ■J 1 4 9 i 1« r : X-. J (* I' _ • ■■ ; Ar a - 4,-y I * r • . < I f f « ^*9 < y 4 v« * f; .*• B *( » *« I M * w: V» ' Ih * I ^'1 iJbi » 9 ■ >»► Ji a \ > ge fl Lx ■ 7^ w• i .r* V* r r t ‘y /V A. "W . * i.’ > - IL. - « ■ ' w * 9^ t I* It « W'W* > iS «. • •rI jS_t.? I 4. * .. Hastings man facing list of charges for alleged threats that led to his arrest in Delton Greg Chandler Staff Writer A 40-year-old Barry County man is fac­ ing charges of threatening to commit an act of terrorism and several other crimes in connection with a December incident in the Delton area. Christopher Charles Mickey, whose is listed as a Hastings resident with a home near Algonquin Lake, is being held on a $100,000 bond in the Barry County Jail in connection with the incident. He is charged with false report or threat of terrorism, car­ rying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, carrying a concealed weapon, third-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer and reckless driving. The false report or threat of terrorism charge carries a possible sentence of 20 years in prison. While the incident in which the charges stemmed from played out Dec. 11, the Barry Township Police Department, this week, released information outlining the -»■ < A I I, M w4 ** J IK T5 I 4 1 ^* * .-rj 5 , « «llfl *♦ >• ■ < I J t .' • *9 C. I♦ w. 4^ 1 J* J - ***** vr t \ 9 ^,1 -. * — J 4 ' I b *I ■* r* * *4 Ji ■ If r I ■? A J 1 4^ • 4 1 !r, .*k 4 7 » £ ■>/ ft ■ VT « “1a p. ♦ .X -4. -b *7.* *(• a / J* • j s 1 V K.'V 7 I < ■A * K * “ P M . L A A > t a \ • S. J C.“v^ 1 iai* 1 I T > X * « I. « • I I ’The late Alice and Kensinger dories take a StMII along Ayrphn Lake. The couple's See JONES, page 5 wooded property, including the lake, were donated to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for research and conservation efforts. (Photo provided) County board discusses renewable energy project conundrum in closed-door session i-. ■ HariT J foresight into preserxing ihe past for the future is something that the Joneses displayed lime and time again throughout their lives. It also helped plant the seed for what later became Pierce Cedar Creek Institute “Ken and Alice were involved from the beginning,” said Skedgell, “They also were the first ones to put this property here in a conservation easement with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. The conservation easement, agreed upon in 1995, guarantees that the Joneses' 150 acres will forever be protected from development. As written in Jones’s own words, ihe cou­ ple originally bought the property in Hastings so Ken could have a place to fish. Soon, the two realized just how beautiful the land they bought was and were compelled to protect it. The Joneses invited local DNR officer John Hamp over to the property to discuss how to protect the land. While looking over their private lake, aptly named Aurohn {pro­ nounced “our own”) Lake, Ken said, “I just want it to stay just the way it is!” This desire for preserving the land was later shared with the Joneses’ close friends and neighbors, the Pierces. With the land donation to the Institute after Ken died in 2015, the Joneses' property now joins the Pierces’ prop':.T>' as part of the over . nature of the chain of events. Mickey appeared for a hearing Wednes­ day morning in Barry County court, where Judge Michael Schipper ordered an exam­ ination to determine whether he is compe­ tent to stand trial. His next court appear­ ance has been scheduled for March 13. According to court records, Barry Town­ ship Police Chief Jenny Johnson received contact from two members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 422 in Delton, starting on Dec. 8 expressing concern regarding “behavior, actions and comments” involv­ ing Mickey, who is a relatively new mem­ ber of the VFW post. Individuals al the post recognized him as a member who was quick to help when needed. One of the two individuals that contact­ ed authorities had secured transport for Mickey to go to a local tobacco store, Jayson Bussa Editor A large majority of the county board's business was conducted behind closed doors on Tuesday morning as it consulted with an attorney in a session not open to the public. While no specific information from ihe closed session was shared, the topic of the dis­ cussions focused on the recently-adopted legis­ lation that gives the slate permitting powers when it comes to solar and wind farm proiects. In late 2023, a Democrat-controlled state government passed a package of bills that allows the state to os eiTide local governments when it comes to permitting wind and solar farms, like one that is Iwing planned by Con­ sumers Energy in soiilhem Barry County. The Michigan Public Service Commission will now hold ultimate permitting power. Local governments can craft ordinances and attempt to have a say, but those local govern­ ments will be mostly powerless. This has proven to be a hot-button topic around the stale, especially in rural counties where sprawling farmland is being consid­ ered by utility companies for these renewable energy projects. In its closed-door session, the county board consulted with Bradley A. Fowler of Grand Rapids-based law firm Mika Meyers and the session also included Barrs' County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus. Before adjourning to the closed-door session, Commissioner Mark Doster want- ed to make certain that public policy wouldn’t be discussed out of sight from the public. “It has always been my viewpoint (that) going into closed session should be used sparingly and 1 think that's kind of the opin­ ion of this board. 1 just wanted to make sure this isn't a public policy discussion we're going to have.” County Administrator Michael Brown assured Doster that, if those conversations proved to be about public policy, he could request that the matter be moved to public session. See ENERGY, page 3 City updates parks and rec master plan, which includes new park and trail Hunter McLaren QiaHajutd t The City of Hastings is putting a focus on improving its parks over the next several years, with plans for two new potential parks facilities. Hastings City Council members approved an updated Parks and Recreation Plan at their meeting Monday. Eftective from 2024 through 2028, the document takes slock of the status of each park in Hastings, noting potential improvements and paths to funding future projects. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale explained that while the Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources requires the plan to be updated every five years for grant eligibility, the updated document would prove helpful as the city plans to focus its eft'orts on parks and recreation projects in the near future. “It is required for certain MDNR grants but aside from that, it’s just a good idea to have an updated plan because that helps focus on the goals and budget for the parks See HASTINGS MAN, page 2 See PARKS AND REC, page 2 « ■ ■ V 1’7 X » I r h J Iw> r t 1 k a .. 1 >" ■i t ‘ V V- r r •w 7 h J/, JJ City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale presented key points from the Hastings Parks and Recreation Master Plan to city council members Monday. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) 1 .A. �ft 4 r.a b Page 2 - ThurwJay. January 11. 2024 - The HastinQS Banner Nominations sought for Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame NEWS BRIEFS Hastings alumni board seeking banquet representatives Hasting.^ High School Alumni Association Board will host the 137th Alumni The Banquet on Saturday. Aug. 24. Each year, classes arc honored in five-year increments bused on graduation anniversary dates. Alumni of five years to 75 years will be honored at the banquet. The board is seeking representatives from the honored classes of 1949,^1954 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974. 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994. 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019. Alumni from these da.sses arc a.skcd Io contact Alumni Association President Lois Bowers at '’69-945-9657 for further information. The 50th class normally participates in the banquel program, which would be the class of 1974 in 2024. Informalion about the Hastings High School Alumni Association can be found on its Facebook page al Hastings High School Alumni Association Hastings Michigan and the Hastings High School website at hasskl2.org. Graduates are encouraged to keep updated on the two .sites. The ne.xi alumni board meeting will take place on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Registration open for Diabetes Personal Action Towards Health series Diabetes Personal Action Towards Health (PATH) is a six-week self-management workshop where caretakers and those with Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes learn tools to manage the disease. The no-cost program will help attendees learn more about dia­ betes and how to best manage it. Over the course of six weeks, participants will learn strategies to help: - Deal with difficult emotions - Develop a healthy eating and exercise plan - Set goals - Problem solving - Learn about a variety of other tools to manage diabetes Michigan adults of all ages interested in diabetes may attend, including adults with pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, their family members and caregivers. This program is being offered in person through a partnership with MSU Extension and Corewell Health Pennock. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, contact Laura Anderson at ander359@msu.edu. Workshops will be held on Wednesdays starting Jan. 31 through March 6. The ses­ sions will be held from 9 to 11 ;30 a m. at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, 1005 W. Green St.. Care Center B entrance 3 in Hastings. Participants are asked to plan on attending all six sessions. Those interested in the Diabetes PATH workshop can register at events.anr.msu.edu/ DPATHJan2024Barry/ or by calling Anderson at 269-908-9803. Stoney Point Women’s Club meeting today 4 The Grand Rapids Symphony per­ forms at the Hastings Performing Arts Center during the fall of last year. (Photo by Bob Gaskill) The Friends of UPAC (Hastings Perform­ ing Arts Center) arc seeking nominations for 2024 induction into The Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. Nominees can be any past or present community member who has stood out in their contributions to the excellence in the arts or support of the arts. A nominee should be either a group with­ in the Hastings community at large or a person that has cither lived in, or is from, the Hastings area and has contributed signifi­ cantly to the Hastings Arts culture or uti­ lized their talents with significant impact on others. They could also be a group or person that has made a significant contribution in areas such as, but not limited to application or teaching of the arts; performance of the arts; service to the arts or sponsorship of the arts. The performing arts community wishes to show its gratefulness to the many volunteers, community members and groups that provide hours of time to local arts projects and pro- I I grams in the area. Thanks to their contribu­ tion, a higher level of education and perfor­ mance excellence is experienced by all ages in the Hastings area. A nominee can be presented to the Friends of HPAC by anyone simply by submitting a nominee name, a short story of their contribu­ tions and contact information for the individ­ ual submitting the nomination. This contact information is pertinent so that the Friends of HPAC can follow up for more information if needed. Send the information via email to HPAC@ hasskl2.org - putting GFWOF in the subject line - or submit a nominee by writing and sending the letter to Hastings Performing Arts Center GFWOF, 520 W. South Street, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Nominee forms must be received by Feb. 25. The Friends of HPAC will review all nom­ inations and will name candidates for the Friends of HPAC Wall of Fame induction ceremony planned for May. w .>* J f i*C***/' « A J If: J 1 0 / < 0 Revitalize Delton jumpstarts meetings for 2024 The grassroots organization Revitalize Delton will kick ofT its first activity of the new year today. Revitalize Delton, a community group assembled to probe for ways to better meet the needs of Delton residents while attracting more residents to the school district, slated a meeting for Jan. 11 at 6;30 p.m. held at the Delton Kellogg High School LGI. Organizers intend to share updates from the group’s three subcommittees, which focus on community relations, housing and infra­ structure and local economic development. The group’s organizers also laid forth an ongoing schedule of meetings for 2024. After the kick-off meeting tonight, the group plans to meet on a bi-monthly basis on the second Thursday of all odd-numbered months. The group assembled in 2023 and held five meetings, the last of which was in November. L-f* ■f. I k I I I K. ■ I 0 J X t k 1 r *4 V*l< * 1 r*-- 4* £ * 1 w b I M r 6 /■ ■.;S f 7 e y. C *4 f I I 4^ 1 I |H * • •• ’ 4' I, /i n'.k A Local residents attend a Revitalize Delton meeting late last year. The 2024 meeting schedule is now set and will kick off tonight, Jan. 11. (Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright) ! <1 0 I M The Stoney Point Women’s Club will meet today, Thursday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Karolyn Blocher’s home with Kay Bodenmuller serving as co-host. Roll call with the Three P’s will be taken. Attendees are asked to bring a recipe and a sample for the group to taste. Members are asked to bring their Secret Pals a card if needed. Organizers ask that members also bring with them donation items for the proj­ ect. Ground ham Sandwiches and coffee will be served. r * * >I Wi I 1 t Pick up free radon test kits during Radon Action Month Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in resi­ dents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung cancer. Fortunately, testing is easy, and high radon levels can be lowered. As the cold weather rolls in, individuals and families are spending more time at home, making it even more important to check for high radon levels. Easy, do-it-yourself radon test kits are available for free to residents of Barry and Eaton counties during January, which is Radon Action Month. There is a limit of one kit per address. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited. Residents can pick up a kit at one of the below locations. After using it at home, residents should send it to the lab for testing. Kits can be picked up at the following locations: - Hastings: Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. - Charlotte: Health Department, 1033 Healthcare Dr. - Lansing: Delta Township Hall, Assessing Department, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy - Delton: Delton District Library, 330 N. Grove St. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of radium. Radium, in turn, is a natural decay product of uranium. Radon moves up wough the soil and enters buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation, floor, or walls, including at floor/wall joints, sump openings and other openings caused by plumbing, wiring or ductwork. According to a Michigan survey, high levels of radon are expected in one out of eight Michigan homes. The only way to know if a home has high radon levels is to test it. Homes should be tested every 2 years for high radon levels. For more information about radon, visit barryeatonhealth.org/healthy-homes. MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING I HASTINGS MAN, continued from page 1 where he allegedly obtained and then ingest­ ed nitrous oxide. The witness alleged “specif­ ic threats” against a VFW bartender, the town of Delton and childreitat Delton Elementary School, court records show. The witness also alleged Mickey threatened him “and at least two other local citizens” and had access, control and/or familiarity with weapons, according to court records. The police report further went on to state that Mickey had “allegedly hostile contact with another vehicle and passenger” on the road, and refused to comply with attempts to stop his vehicle by Prairieville Township Police Chief Mike Reizin and Barry Township Police Detective Karen Larson en route to the Delton VFW, where he was arrested. Mickey told police he had a knife with a blade that was 3-and-a-half inches long. A nitrous oxide canister was found by police on the floor of the driver side of his Toyota Sequoia. Military gear and dark winter gloves were inside the vehicle, as well as a rifle case in the rear floor board back seat, which “was confirmed to contain a.22 rifle,” court records show. The second witness said Mickey had called her on Dec. 8, asking for assistance. The wit­ ness believed he needed help with basic care and food, since he had suffered a fall on Dec. 1 out of a second-story window and suffered “major injuries” that required him to be hos­ pitalized. The police report went on to state that when the witness went to provide food for Mickey, “he acted as though and said he didn’t know her,” according to court records. The witness went on to say that Mickey started huffing on nitrous oxide and “his «• J 1-4 LiJ. *^RB “It’s because they took what these citizens - the complaints they received - very seriously antf acted; very quickly. ...Their actions were very quick and troy were very observant, in my opinion.” . •T’ 4* 1 i 41 I d 4 a •I J ■ I • Fa Z J* - — Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecutor on the actions of local law enforcement ?V2S Oiiifi) M to itt h voice started to change and sounded ‘demonic. court records show. Mickey would then start praying, then talk­ ed about how Jews and Muslims were going to be at his house, and that he was going to start a podcast on Christmas Day. The witness said Mickey would start to act out that he was the Messiah and “that he was going to have ‘Jesus’ tattooed on his bottom lip,” according to court records. The police report references an individual who may work a Tractor Supply Co. store, and has secured Mickey’s service dogs and is caring for them. Mickey made four phone calls from the jail in trying to contact the individual with “regard to care and or treat­ ment he believes is needed for his service dog, while he is incarcerated at the jail,” court records show. Mickey has no known prior criminal histo­ ry. His attorney, Shane McNeill, has pro­ posed the defendant be evaluated at the State of Michigan Forensic Center, and also to have his mental and physical health needs evaluated at the Veterans Administration facility in Battle Creek “given the extent of his demonstrated needs in a prudent course in defendant’s best interests and a better alterna­ tive to being warehoused at our jail.” Mickey had been scheduled for a prelimi­ nary hearing Jan. 22, but that has been adjourned pending the outcome of the com­ petency hearing, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth said. Both Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, whose department assisted in response to the Dec. 11 chain of events, and Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt commended Chief Johnson and both police departments in southern Barry County for their quick action in the case. “They got ahold of me early to talk about procedures and strategy and it unfolded very quickly,” said Pratt, who was contacted by Barry Township Police and Barry County Sheriff’s Office that day. “It's because they took w hat these citizens - the complaints they received - very seriously and acted very quickly....Their actions were very quick and they were very observant, in my opinion.” Editor Jayson Bussa contributed to this report Wb 1 Sie COA 0 (ck s 3g^ Ths N6w went series locosej * WNilation wtt lb Mt! i Ll-'S' ss lat'i * *■? V Caifi Mem, Fg «> >1 ac ’kt. s s PARKS AND REC, continued from page 1 k 1 ■ Licensed Master Plumber 1 Licensed Journeyman Plumber LW NpW mnCfniAti/Xrb • a . I 1 department,” she said. “Parks are really fundamental as a quality of life initiative. It’s something that a lot of people are inter­ ested in and they have a lot of capital improvements and long-term maintenance expenses, so that is why this plan is being updated.” Moyer-Cale said this year’s draft of the master plan was completed in-house, using the previous iteration created with the help of a consultant as the foundation. Much of the information regarding Hastings population and demographics remained the same, although the document as a whole was refor­ matted to better fit MDNR guidelines. Moyer-Cale said the previous iteration of the plan also served as a good starting point for the newest version because many of the projects listed were not completed. The replacement of play equipment and removal of some defunct amenities at Fish Hatchery P^k, improvements to the Hammond Hills disc golf course, and the addition of a food forest at Bliss Riverfront Park were some of the only projects completed. Others made little to no progress, Moyer-Cale said. The vast quantity of the improvements that w'ere proposed in the previous plan have not yet been completed for a wide variety of Cleaning, BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation I .icensc //SI 10376 tK: Insured Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-^11? l’TZ •< • PLAN row? next QUILT: Grads, Weddings, Showers I Birthdays & More i A 9^ Toweling$6.49/yd. & up >• r M P New Cotton Collections J In ' t' •V Flannel Prints & Solids > Silky Minky 60" & 90" % , - 1 I Hutst Cleaners Pick-Up Station I A QUESTIONS ASK US... * --Wb. 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; Saturday 9 am-S pm kk .1" reasons, primarily funding,” she said. “A lot of those ideas and suggestions for improve­ ments are still in this new plan, but they need to be modified to probably be a bit more realistic and have the costs associated with them be a bit more realistic as well.” Uncompleted projects already in the plan were largely kept the same, albeit with chang­ es in their planned fund sources. Previously focusing on acquiring grant funds to cover the majority of costs, the new plan places a higher focus on utilizing the city’s general fund or fundraising efforts. “(In the old plan) a lot of those funding sources relied on grants. It’s very challenging to get grants and those didn’t come through to fund those projects,” Moyer-Cale said. “The new plan, although it still has a lot of the same ideas and concepts, is maybe less reli­ ant on grant funding and a little more plan­ ning to use general fund dollars or fundrais­ ing, in addition to grants that we would hope to be able to get as well.” The plan also outlines the potential for the creation of new park facilities within Hast­ ings city limits. Nearly 20 acres of vacant city-owned land located directly west of Viking Corporation and north of the Aldi grocery store on West State Street is planned to be the site of a new park connected to the Hastings Riverwulk. A new trail connecting Fish Hatchery Park to Sweezy’s Nature Area is also included in the plan. (In a public survey from September 2023), one of the main things people were saying they wanted was access to nature and nature trails. Should this (20 acres of cityowned land) be developed into more of a formal recreation area, it would be done so as trails, perhaps some disc golf or iome other low-impact recreation,” Moyer-Cale said. “But it would be kept very natural, perhaps even as a trailhead for the Riverwalk Trail that goes through that area ” Although the master plan featured many of the same projects and ideas from its last iter­ ation, Moyer-Cale said the new document should prove more useful to the city With it’s new^ funding approach and the creation of the city s parks and recreation onon u .□ . ------ committee in -0 2, she said the city should be in a much better position to make progress. 1 think it’s a good plan,” she said. “It’s much more focused, and probably more real­ istic than the previous plan. 1 think ..a.c we have the right people on board with the parks and rec committee to help make the recommendations to get the priorities in order.” kk kk kk 1 c <«« 4-- A* I Ik I I 1 �I * I 1 f ' 1 s * Hastings Police prioritizing pedestrian safety, reinstatement of detective position in 2024 I Si; IB- v J Chief Dale Boulter said the department is now running 12 officers strong, with opera­ tions running smoothly. TTie department had previously found itself stretched thin, drop­ ping to as low as eight officers in 2022. Now, after a focus on recruiting efforts and spon­ soring several new recruits, the department can shift its focus to other issues, he said. It’s a big victory for the department. “Manpower was our biggest (goal), really,” Boulter said. Now, the department is only looking to fill one more shift. Once it’s covered, a detective position can be reinstated at the department, either from within or by an external candidate. Boulter remains cautiously optimistic although staffing at HPD is trending in the right direction, police departments everywhere con­ tinue to compete fiercely for new candidates. “Putting the detective back into the detec­ tive’s office, that’s a major thing that we need to do,” Boulter said. “But again, I have to get If , < sss« Wi 'J I h ’Ssia ^‘1-. position back up. But that is one thing that I am going to strive for and hope to achieve.” Even at the current level of staffing, the department has been able to shift its focus away from hiring and day-to-day operations. Boulter said pedestrian s^ety is a big area of concern for the department, especially for Hastings students walking to and from school. With several new housing developments in the works with more likely to come to Hast­ ings in the future,- Boulter said it will be . . important going forward to manage _the increase of both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. bl. few - 1 ?■ I '1 k_ ' I t. V / i A’ »■ 1 f I ?r if •c tf -K .f>* .f ................................ f V J’ ENERG Y, continued front page 1 The department has made some big strides department successfully installed flashing signals at the pedestrian crossing near the the intersection intPrc^r-.i------o________ near of South Hanover and5 East Grand streets in December, a project HPD had been working on in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion for more than four years. Boulter said he d like to implement similar signals on other major routes to Hastings schools throughout the city. Basically, where we have crossing girards Michigan and Grant, Clinton and Broadway, places like that I want to work on,” Boulter said. “That’ll be on the city side, put- ting up flashing-type signals, which will look different than the MOOT road (signals).” Overall, Boulter said operations at the department seem to be trending in a good direction. Higher staffing, implementation of new technology and the planned construction of two new 9-1-1 towers spearheaded by Barry County Central Dispatch will make operations at the department easier as the year goes on. That being said, it’s important to always expect the unexpected, he said. “You know, there’s always something new to look at or something coming to the city of Hastings,” Boulter said. “And there’s never a dull moment.” * p »* I • 1^' J > J Tf 7 ** aJll ■! T J f - I '*■ *• zens-fte J .-aSTA. r?- . A .u «» / J 4* I Ft >4 r.,:rr kt Jufe Naldoa Pe fe, PiKeoior oo tie Ln I f J f -TT K -«v Z/- • X I s A * * 5?f 5^ ‘0‘^- ' 4^ *'■ V' n '—'A*' ’ .7. *wf ^<-1- t 4 i'J# A ** f *<e r * K fiat *s; «pk !V- C <lp < ^MT I « 4 I «* » ( 4* I fB tese zc or t a sn;;: X Courtney Ziny, executive director for the Barry County Commission on Aging (left), provides information on the organization’s plans for a new facility. This month, the COA will kick off a series of free dinners that help to connect seniors and their families with resources they might need. (Photo provided) lidk'^mded'da&^ u '.ras: i' js-sffifS sanpraiMqkdbI- r-ssjaaWwi 5?B j»5 ui Musiiai usreeas ■■:tr-,MSLad[h2ihe«^2iWio r :M5e.attith2ihe»s&wio aan ■ New event series focused on connecting growing senior population with local resources * J teat, vteflE b Dd; T3S ■:« he he.«i »» is tec 1?. ate* , Dr, C® 5 Dk. 11 W SS TKTT’ff •Lii fcl IS .7 3S- "e i- , t ^.fnofcna®*^ b * ■* j: Ad®’^’5 of roef’’®' K Jayson Bussa Editor Organizations that provide resources for seniors throughout the county will be collab­ orating to launch a new event series that kicks off on Jan. 18. Coordinated through the Barry County Commission on Aging, the event series will bring in members of the senior care industry to answer questions and concerns that seniors or their families might have. In addition to the information, the Commission on Aging will also be serving a free dinner. The events, which will be held monthly throughout the year, will discuss topics that cater to residents 50 years of age or older and their families. The inaugural event, held on Jan. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m, will be an intro­ duction of sorts and set the agenda for future events. TTie meeting will feature representa­ tives from organizations that offer services like senior living options, in-home assistance, financial planning, hospice care and veterans affairs. A buffet dinner of baked spaghetti, salad and garlic bread will also be served. “The COA is the resource connector - we are connecting people to the resources,” Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny said. “We were thinking, how could we be better facilitators? This was one of those ideas.” Ziny and members of her board sat down with Makenzi Peters of Middleville-based Carveth Village and Allison Wakeman of Hastings-based Woodlawn Meadows to lay the groundwork for the series. “We want to think as a community that is looking to take care of seniors and our aging population and making sure the resources are available and well known,” Ziny said. The event series also heals a rift that had developed between the county’s Commission on Aging and some of the private assisted living homes in Barry County. Earlier this year, a group of assisted living home directors spoke out against the COA’s plans to build a new home facility and attach it to Harvest Pointe assisted living center, which is operat­ ed by county-run Thomapple Manor. The group argued that seniors will naturally grav­ itate to Thomapple Manor and Harvest Pointe for services while they will be left in the dark. The initial outcry sparked conversations between Ziny and directors at independent homes, leading to outcomes such as the upcoming series. “At the end of the day, the Commission on Aging is merging a building with Harvest I t ■3? X' * One out of every four residents (25 percent) in Barry County is over the age of 60 right now. By 2030, that number is expected to climb to 29 percent. 9» *.v -■ T •' »• ft BY THE NUMBERS •r • 1*: •* • 1' . M- / » .z, ffSlIi- f l1 Hastings Police Department down a cruiser following accident, officer at-fault I . rW T r Pointe and there is nothing that can be done,” Peters said. “What we can control is our relationship with the COA. They extend­ ed that olive branch; they reached out to say ‘Hey, we can’t change course with the building but how can we address concerns with favoritism and conflict of interest and things like that?’” On paper, a resource like these upcoming events should be in high demand. Data provided by the COA showed that one out of every four Barry County residents is over the age of 60, and another 15 percent fall into the 50 to 59 age range. By 2030, ±e county’s Baby Boomer generation will be well in their 60s and it is expected that 29 percent of Barry County residents will be over the age of 60. I do feel, especially after the pandemic, that we have seen a growing need for senior services - not just assisted living but at-home senior services,” Peters said. “We are seeing a higher demand, but my only concern is that we also need to be looking at low-income options. That’s my concern. 1 don’t think people are looking or preparing enough.” At Carveth Village, Peters said her facility doesn’t cap the number of Medicaid beds and they also have two or three discounted rooms for low-income residents. Still, this is a prob­ lem Peters said the entire industry needs to start facing head-on. “1 think that is something the industry needs to look at more because I see more people that don’t plan to live until they’re 90 and they don’t plan for it.” t «c Hunter McLaren Staff Writer A Hastings Police Department cruiser is out of commission following an accident late last month. S The department is down to three patrol cars after a traffic accident in which an offi­ cer was found to be at fault on Dec. 21. There were no injuries, Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter said. The Barry County SherifTs Department was called to the scene to conduct an indepen­ dent crash report. The HPD officer involved stopped at the intersection of North Michigan and East Woodlawn Avenue before proceed­ ing and colliding with a westbound vehicle. “The officer stopped at the stop sign, and then proceeded to go straight through and failed to yield to a vehicle that was heading westbound,” Boulter said. “I mean, (it’s) as simple as that.” “Unfortunately cops do make mistakes, because we’re humans,” Boulter said. “That doesn’t make it any better to bite off and chew.” Insurance adjusters found the HPD vehicle to be totaled. Hearing ±e vehicle would be out of commission, Boulter said he worried the department might be facing a familiar predicament. The HPD fleet, typically utilizing four cars, had to make do with only three vehicles for a year-and-a-half after the arson of one of its vehicles in March 2022. Supply chain issues and high demand made a replacement cruiser hard to find, with the department briefly getting back up to four vehicles only late last year. Luckily, Boulter said Lunghamer Ford of Owosso had a vehicle available matching the HPD’s exact specifications. Boulter said there’s a chance the vehicle may even be on the dealership lot as the result of an uncom­ pleted order from HPD to replace the vehicle destroyed by arson in 2022. The new vehicle should be outfitted and ready for service in three to six weeks, Boulter said. The Hastings Police Department will be short one patrol car for the next sever­ al weeks following a traffic accident. Previously, the department was operating one car short for much of 2022 and 2023 following an incident of arson and vehicle manufacturing supply chain issues. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) “I definitely had some anxiety over it, thinking it was going to be like the last one,” Boulter said. “That was definitely a relief, come (last week) when 1 got the word that they had a car for us.” With a much shorter timeline for the vehicle’s delivery and a more robustly suffed department since the previous time the department was down a patrol car, Boulter said he doesn’t anticipate facing as many challenges. “We’re sitting pretty good. We still have three active patrol cars, plus some other sup­ port cars,” Boulter said. “So we’re okay.” While the department wasn’t anticipating purchasing another vehicle so soon, Boulter said the department’s budget should be able to handle it just fine with some adjustments. All things considered, the accident should be only a minor setback for the department. Boulter said. “They make vehicles to break and bend, and that’s exactly what happened,” he said. “The best case scenario was everyone walked away.” The Big One is Back! Grand Rapids AI 71 CAMPER.TRAVEL/&i I ARV SHOW _ JAN 18-21, 2024 r DeVos Place vtf} Vil} Jr -x I work with Michael (Brown) as far as sched­ uling something and bring it before the board for approval in the future.” Heading into 2024, Jackson said that deal­ ing with the fallout of the recently-adopted renewable energy project legislation would be a key agenda item for the board. “Unfortunately, or fortunately, southern Barry County is in the bullseye,” Jackson said in that interview. “We need to take in ... all resources possible because it is not going away this year or next year. There is a plan for the next 20 years (for the state) to pile into solar and wind and green energy sources and we need to lay out a process that is thoughtful and very specific on how we’re going to navigate this that best suits the rural culture of Barry County.” 1^ 9 » The group met behind closed doors for over an hour and a half. Upon returning. Chairman Dave Jackson set the table for a deeper dive into the matter, which would involve the public. I want to thank our guests for sticking with us today and I appreciate Mr. McManus and Brad from Mika Meyers for sharing with us some of their expertise under attor­ ney-client privilege for some of the things we see challenging us in 2024 for the county, especially as it pertains to wind and solar. “We’ll have a discussion on this in the future, but my recommendation or thought is that we schedule some type of a workshop to get everybody on the same page so all voices can be heard. So all information is consistent among everyone. 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Pl **^5 ^^'se: -i I ' C, ft* "Hi 2c iW 1 J local r, r 1 i? -< r 5 I r f ira t s • in 2024. ?*{>?» »»Xw ■!* W ' / Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Entenng the new year with a robust staff, astings Police Department is setting its si^ts on some of its more longstanding goals ‘Ai t The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11, 2024 — Page 3 ' fl t' I r: l'S □ Bl I r.^ �/• t 4' J Page 4 — Thursday, January 11. 2024 — The Hastings Banner »• 4 see Did you * A 9 J. ’ •* e I New Year’s resolutions for us and others School spirit V* There was plenty of maize and blue around Barry County this week as the Michigan Wolverines captured a national title in football by ousting Washington 34-13 on Monday night. The staff at Community Action’s Hastings center was decked out for the occasion. Pictured here from left to right is, Brynn Bolo, Jessica Pierce, Angela Seeber, Michelle Slaughter, Kristina Mann and Allera Keller. Community Action offers a variety of programs designed to create econom­ ic and social opportunities for all. (Photo provided) * 1 ■■ •r J k f t» f I 1 la. 'I Tn, * ft ft 1 I - . I t ■ “ NO » r TOW ZONE: Hastings bans overnight parking to curb teen loitering 1 V -4 I « W* *1 X TURN * 4 \ I* < ) < Howard Wilson of the Hastings Dept, of Public Works installs no parking signs on State St, thereby putting into effect the special restriction, which applies between Court St. and Michigan Ave. Hastings Police Chief Mark Steinfort said the ban, to take place every day between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., is necessary to curb the sidewalk antics of late-night revelers. Steinfort instituted the move in response to complaints of van­ dalism, loud music, shouted profanities and public drinking by young people who use the downtown side­ walks as a gathering place. Steinfort further promised to ticket and haul away if necessary any vehicle that violates the new restriction and to arrest any individual who interferes with its enforcement t Frii 1 / t *1 • Banner June 7, 1984 4 B NO PARKING 10 PM TO 3«is 6 AM .1 1 '■J- i 4 b . J I 1 44 I 4 I I ''■?i 1/ j&QJnu « V riK^od srlz nsdv/ tn R’ ’ i'f i biBZ ".noqpuz .4. i.. . :l. ' I 4 z b s ip & * k J 7 ri I <•1 I Have you met? I h* • It has come to this. For dedicated readers of the Hastings Banner, you likely already know that the Bright Light section is a space reserved to introduce members of the community and tell their stories. These might not always be extraordinary stories, but just like every member of this community, our Bright Light subjects have an impact on Hastings and the greater Barry County area. It’s a fun way to present local names and faces, which is ultimately what community jour­ nalism is about. This space also features profiles of new employees at J-Ad Graphics and within the newsrooms of our various papers. After all, it’s important to know the men and women who are responsible for both reporting on the news in die local community and making sure your local paper stands tall and proud. But, I have a confession to make. I’ve been here over a year-and-a-half and I have avoided becoming the subject of Bright Light like the plague. Our fearless Hunter McLaren generally pens these features, and when Hunter has come searching for me, I have gone to extreme lengths to avoid him (sorry. Hunter). But apparently, my time is up. After a few interviews fell through, paired with the chaos of our wonderful winter weather, it was time for me to finally step up and intro­ duce myself to the reading public. I m Jayson Bussa, a long-time journalist brief (and unsuccessful) forklift driver and father of three kids. We live in Alto, just a scooch outside of Barry County lines. I hope that many of you know me and have spoken to me already. While there are certainly times 1 need to be at my desk pro­ ducing the newspaper, 1 try my best to get out and cover just about anything under the sun, from court hearings and county board meetings to the turtle races over the summer in Freeport. I’ve been hopelessly addicted to writing and reporting for as long as I can remember Even as early as junior high - and I’m dat­ ing myself here - when dial-up internet was considered a cutting-edge innovation, I teamed up with my lifelong friend. Bill,’ to start an e-mail newsletter about video games. We would play and review video ■J *4 I*’ '«1' - •s I I r Rapids Press every day growing up. Upon graduating, I went off to get a “big boy” job. And, because I’m so old, I’ll, abbreviate it for you. I made stops at the Marion Chronicle-Tribune in Indiana and then returned to work at the Kalamazoo Gazette. And, when the newspaper indus­ try started to tank, I bounced around at various publications covering everything from sports, music and entertainment to business and, now, local government, cops and courts. The point I want to drive home is that, I’ve been so devoted to doing this because it’s something I love. ?\re parts of the job sometimes chaotic, grueling and stressful? Absolutely. But this is my passion and I’m going to give myself credit and say it’s something I’m good at. Al many points in my life, writing was my livelihood - it put food on the table. At other points, it was something I did on the side while I paid the bills in other ways (seriously, ask me about my failed attempts at forklift-ing). Bottom line: If you love something, find a way to fit it into your life. We might not always be able to do the one thing we love as a profession, but you should always make room in your life for your passions. Favorite thing about Barry County; Making genuine connections. I find myself going to chat with folks and not even using the interview for a story. It’s just fun to catch up and see how everyone is doing, What’d you get for Christmas: My kids got me a robe. I feel like this gift has helped me achieve full, official “dad” status. Hobbies: I often get poked fun at for this, but my guilty pleasure is watching professional wrestling. I grew up on the greats like Andre the Giant, Ultimate War­ rior and Jake “The Snake” Roberts and I try to catch the current action whenever I can. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sonality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058: or email news@,-adgraphics.com. 4 I t t 5 I Jayson Bussa games, preview new releases and we grad­ ually built our email list up to hundreds of people. In fact, the list got so big that, one time I sent out our latest newsletter and I was swiftly kicked off the internet. My dad had to call good old America Online to see what the issue was, and they had flagged my account for sending out so many emails at one time. They thought I was fraudulent­ ly spamming their users. I treated that like a badge of honor. We had hit the big time! My love for writing and publishing con­ tinued immediately when I graduated from Grand Rapids South Christian High School and attended Grand Valley State University, where I worked on the school paper. I also started a website that covered high school football in the Grand Rapids area. It was a small website that covered only a handful of teams, but I diligently updated it and it eventually caught the eye of then-Executive Sports Editor Mary Ullmer al the Grand Rapids Press, who called me in to talk and it eventually turned into a part-time job on the sports desk. Over my four-year tenure there, I did a lot of the grunt work (you gotta take your lumps along the way) of collecting high school sports scores and statistics, but they also allowed me to do a fair amount of writing. It was such a trip as a young college kid, to share the newsroom with reporters that 1 had read in the Grand fi ✓ 9 « ’’Wj Do you remember? 4 J on park projects that need attention, they So, how’s everyone doing on their New should also concentrate on how they are Year’s resolutions? going to fix our streets. As traditional as it is to set goals as a And in Lansing, Democrats have spent new year begins, I think the practice is the last year passing legislation that meets getting to be a bit old-fashioned. Studies say over one-third of us still make resolu­ their agenda, but is it what a majority of citizens feel is in their best interest? New tions each Jan. 1, but I can’t find the gun control measures and seizure of per­ research that tracks how many of us don’t mitting power for wind, solar and other stick with our intentions. green energy projects from local commu­ In fact, I sometimes wonder if the New Year’s holiday gets celebrated every year nities suggest a hijacked resolution list. Maybe that’s one of the reasons Mich­ so we can all get on the Resolution Band igan is losing more people than it’s bring­ Wagon and then feed the multi-million ing in each year according to a recent dollar industry of analysts, grocery store report from United Van Lines showing magazine columnists and personal coach that 58 percent of moves in Michigan gurus who tell us why we never keep were outbound. Michigan was fifth on the them. list of most moved-ffom states following Our intentions are good, of course. California, New Jersey, Illinois and New What’s not to like about saving money, York. Recently, the governor discussed losing weight, improving physical and the issue but had few or no answers on mental health, or pursuing a new hobby? how to stop the losses. Hopefully, her Even if we don’t sustain them after a few resolution list for the New Year includes weeks or months, there’s something valu­ working on the issues listed in the report, able in the exercise. “Making resolutions is a cleansing ritu­ such as dealing with retiring baby boom­ al of self-assessment and repentance that ers and early Gen Xers driving the out­ demands personal honesty and, ultimate­ bound migration patterns. And in Washington, President Biden is ly, reinforces humility,” says American columnist Eric Zorn. “Breaking them is a proclaiming that democracy is at risk, but I think his resolution should be focused on part of the cycle.” Setting goals is like creating a roadmap the borders, across which more than toward self-improvement under a com­ 300,000 migrants came in December mon theme of becoming a better, healthi­ alone and more than 12 million during the er person. It shouldn’t be just a tradition last year putting all of us at risk. or popular conversation but a serious For our U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenattempt to do something that’s in our best ow and Gary Peters, my resolution is to contact Texas Gov. Greg Abbott with a interest. Research, cited by Mirac Yazici writing suggestion to send a busload of immi­ on the website Medium, confirms that grants to their own Michigan communi­ those who make resolutions are 10 times ties. I’m sure the residents of Clare and more likely to achieve change than the Pontiac would be outraged if a couple of people who want to change but never buses of undocumented immigrants actually resolve to do so - whether it’s showed up in the two communities our New Year’s Eve or not. senators call home. It’s easy to push Naturally, I have a few goals for myself. aside a problem that doesn’t impact your I’ve written them down and plan to review life or the lives of your constituents. them every weekend so I can monitor how I agree that making personal resolu­ well I’m doing. This year, though, I’ve tions is important, but focusing on our added a new resolution category. leaders at all levels should be our most In 2024, I’m resolving to monitor the important resolution in the New Year resolutions of our government and com­ because it will determine what kind of munity leaders. I want to know how community, state and nation we live in. |thcyVe proposing tcrm^ce-our communi-— which should be top-of-mind foraH of us: ty, our state, and our nation a better place May we think of freedom, not as the for all of us hard-working Americans to right to do as we please, but as the oppor­ prosper. In some cases, I may even have tunity to do what is right,” said television to propose resolutions for them. and radio personality Peter Marshall with For instance, Barry County commis­ words that should guide every New Year’s sioners are changing their Committee of resolution. the Whole meetings to create a chance to A critical aspect of our fragile democra­ allow public officials to speak before pub­ cy is to make our voices heard by getting lic comment. Makes sense to me; they are informed on the issues, meeting with our elected by the people to represent them so representatives when they hold local they should always have to opportunity to meetings, and writing to them regularly comment on issues of the day. voicing our concerns on the issues that At the same, however, our county offi­ impact our lives. cials feel they need to move on two issues Complaining doesn’t get us anywhere that have plagued the board for years: A - it takes dedication, determination, and new jail and a new Commission on Aging a sense of responsibility to get things facility. They’ve already set the COA goal done. and are funding a portion of constructing As you make your own New Year’s a new facility near Harvest Pointe and resolutions for 2024, make sure to add Thomapple Manor. keeping up on what’s going on at our I’d like to add a resolution that they put local, state and national level throughout all their effort into making the COA proj­ the New Year. It’s the roadmap we need to ect happen, rather than dividing their reach our goals and to remind ourselves attention between it and a new jail. Plus, that disciplined focus leads us to our des­ I’m not sure many county citizens want tination of improvement. ftiem to move on a multi-million dollar That's in the best interest of us all. jail project at this time. Hastings City officials have spent more than $3 million on new sidewalks in downtown Hastings. I’d like to know how they’re resolving to find additional retail­ ers to fill open storefronts and bring peo­ ple to the downtown. We lost a prominent restaurant last year, so city leaders need to focus on also filling that void in our com­ munity. While city officials are making resolu­ tions for the New Year, I hope they stay Fred Jacobs, CEO. aware that our streets are in terrible condi­ J-Ad Graphics Inc. tion. As our city leaders spend thousands ? 4 >{ 4^ •5 I 4 * •f t 5^ * Ifl^r J J 9 ?! •h F I ii . 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I Class,ned ads stapled Publisher & CEO %. 1 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m i Hank Schuuring Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore CFO Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates; $78 per year in Barry County $85 per year in adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere • NEWSROOM • Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) POSTMASTER; Serxl address Hunter McLaren i s -I’4k. A changes to: P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Greg Chandler a& s.'s*' M' a II Ml, I I ■ ^,1 • «. M W M ■ ..^. !» A I t S’* 1 �Michigan’s new clean energy legislation is a big deal L1 Trump has far too many parallels as another historically hateful leader elirninaie millions of an inferior race that multiplies like vermin?” 8. Those nations who are still opposed o us will some day recognize the greater enemy within.” We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and left thugs that live like vennin within the confines of our country.” Hard to tell which statements were made by Adolf Hitler or .p, Donald Trump, isn’t it? I hat should disturb you. It disturbs me. have heard and read people saying that od works his will through flawed people. We can not truly know what is God’s will. It IS hard for me to believe that God would choose a person so hateful and vile to be his c oiy for our leader. But we are responsible tor the choices we make. Here are the answersHitler: Nos. 1,4, 7 and 8. Trump: Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9. To the Editor: Who made the following statements, Adolf Hitler or Donald Trump? - I. “One people, one realm, one leader.” - 2. “We are one people, one family and one glorious nation.” - 3. “It’s poisoning the blood of our coun­ try. It’s so bad and people are coming in with disease, people are coming in with every possible thing that you can have...” - 4. “All great cultures of the past perished only because the originally creative race died out from blood poisoning.” - 5. “And they’re destroying the blood of our country. They’re destroying the fabric of our country.” - 6. “The threat from outside forces is far less sinister, dangerous and grave than the threat from within. Our threat is from within. ~ 1. “Should I not also have the right to "’'"'’I «l)le Ba. > :to Ort Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiser Prairieville Township Transformative, ambitious and controversial aptly describe Michigan’s new renew­ able, clean energy legislation enacted on Nov 28th. Imagine, by 2040 - only 16 years away - Michigan’s----utilities will ... generate 100 luu nerper­ cent of electricity from clean energy, mostly solar, storage technologies, wind, water, and nuclear (up from 12 percent now). That’s why this new legislation is a very big deal. Yes, there are transition costs, but these are offset by lower energy costs and increased energy security. New, affordable, reliable and healthier energy and storage technologies will reduce the risks of rising and volatile fossil fuel costs. It’s all worth it - if we truly want to increase public health and prosperity while protecting our grid and Great Lakes for future generations. The new 100 percent clean energy mandate positions Michigan as a national energy lead­ er. In response to those alleging loss of local control, the new legislation balances local and state siting, preserving a great deal of local control. The Michigan Public Service Commission must find sound, legitimate publie interest reasons before approving large solar and wind projects. The Michigan League of Conservation Voters reports non-renewable coal and natu­ ral gas are now more expensive than solar and wind. Because Michigan produces almost zero natural gas, oil and coal, we pay billions to import non-renewable fossil fuels pro­ duced with outsUte labor at higher fluctuat­ ing and unpredictable costs. By contrast, The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11. 2024 — Page 5 locally produced and renewable solar and wand energy will produce lower and predict­ able electneity costs. Plus, 160,000 new solar and wtnd jobs in Michigan will be created And local governments that sponsor solar and wind will realize Significant revenue increases This is because they can convert low-taxed land into more valuable energy producing land. And Michigan farmer will hay a better chance to economically survive and create a legacy for future . . - ----- generations by plying wind or solar on part of their land to help finance farming operations. This is not a partisan issue. Look beyond those who decry solar and wind as a political wedge to divide. Recent polling shows that atoost three-quarters of Americans see climate chance change as a big deal. Our planet and our sur­ vival are more important than politics as usual. 3B. V 1] ®<ir!liU, ^^ireifi3 *3cfe, «i 1^1 *^114. **ixss: I’ln (ioi^i h », I’B « 4«»Z ^®^-aadournati®abetternlaa Mb lul binm We must tip our cap fo IomI law IvCai laW eillOrCement fOt their braVerV I d like to say how appreciative I am of the Barry Township police department. Their recent action prevented a very tragic incident from happening at the VFW Hall and possibly else­ where. Nobody likes paying taxes, but knowing some of that money is being used to keep our community safe takes some of the pain away. Larry Osborne Delton ! SiS's Jones was challenged by the terrain of their new property. She bought some flowers and she went to plant them. She went to dig in the ground and it was clay. And she said, ‘I started crying,’” said Cullers. Thankfully, Jones was able to pick the minds of her neighbors and quickly pick up a few tips to help plant flowers in the clay-rich soil. Jones, a revered hostess around the county, was always prepared with cookies and coffee in the event of a visitor stopping by. Those who knew her say Jones was an excellent listener and made her guests feel special. “I think what is so special about Alice is (that) her heart cared for you, cared for the environment, and she was just a really classy lady... iduy... They iney would would make make you you feel teel like like you you were the most important person in the world,” Skedgell said. “It always blows me away, here we are out in the boonies, and you just never know who J .. 1 f * 1 Fff instance. 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AsjDU nair rif^35 iri t <• Wil * fit I'd like 10 to**? 9 * 5 .r 5* I 4 t J i.K **• J ?.. > » T* o • r iVi ' . r-t’ r J •> a f A* Mr < ’ • ,A 5 Alice and Ken Jones stand in front of their custom-built home on Pritchardville Road in 1975. The home is similar in style to that of a Frank Lloyd Wright home. (File photo) thai will IL’-; I J, 4 Hospital’s “Book Lady’’ and volunteered in the gift shop as well. Later in life, Jones took up woodcarving as a new hobby. While she had to step away from the hobby after a few years and problems with arthritis, she continued to offer mentorship and company for budding woodcarvers, Jones and her husband were also involved with several organizations around the community, including the Barry County Futurine Committee Committee. “As a busy executive and someone taking on,a new big challenge, they provided me i support,” said Skedgell of when she began as director of the Institute in 2001. Despite her packed schedule, Jones was never too busy to take the time to talk and make people feel special. “We all meet people that make a difference in our lives but Ken and Alice Jones are a couple that not only made a difference in my life but also had an enormous impact on our community,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. “When I think of Alice Jones, it reminds me of a quote from former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: ‘If you want something said, ask a man, if you want something done, ask a woman. 1)9 “Alice was a behind-the-scenes power­ house,” Jacobs added. “If you wanted to know how she stood on an issue, just ask her. I had many visits with her over lunch and, naturally, a special dessert, to discuss issues of the day, local politics and just about any­ thing she wanted to talk about. “She was instrumental in finding her and her husband’s new home here in Barry Coun­ ty and never looked back. They both loved the community and were always willing to do whatever was necessary to make it a better place for all of us to live. “It wasn’t the place where Alice grew up, but I think she always thought of Barry County as her hometown,” Jacobs concluded. “We will miss her dedication and insights into ‘preserv­ ing the past while planning for a better future.” Jones lived in her home on Pritchardville Road for decades before moving to Wood­ lawn Meadows after her husband Ken’s death in March 2015. No funeral arrangements have been sched­ uled at this time. ) 4 w. •9^ •< I V. ;4 A Alice and Ken Jones were crucial to the genesis of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a nature center and biological research station in Hastings. Here, Alice (middle) is seen with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgell (left) and vol­ unteer Noel Hayward (right) at the Institute. (Photo provided) 'Tersonal Holiday” by Kensinger Jones from Love Poems of a Businessman I** 4 ( <* I i Oh, July the Fourth Is a day of worth In the annals of our land. The pinwheels fizz And the rockets whizz And they strike up the village band. I4 of l^,i : October twelfth We pledge the health Of Christopher Colombo. On New Year’s Eve We whirl and weave As we dance the waltz and rumbo. < *»<! Je'** ! I >1^ 1 ■ 1 rr I *r f #** w i. *7/ s ’V’f J .1 4 < A kXv I*—n t ■ 4 11* A V A A.4 *e T t 9 . * t eRkkj* < <x A *1* AI * A* 9 > is t .A . . I < s k *b •k r’ ». t / 'M If « t**’ Ser- •fc fr I •• s K$ J • cjr- it & 4 There’s Christmas and Easter, And Thanksgiving feaster And various other dates When we forget about care. Let down our hair, sZ And gets out and celebrates. The days are not numerous When we feel so good humorous. They should pass some laws to condone A nation-wide plan To allow every man A holiday just for his own. I’ve made my choice Of a day to rejoice. It will be the fifth of December. The wonderful day When I kissed Alice May Is the day I want to remember. It wasn’t much, Perhaps you don’t recall, You only kissed my hand V I » I 5 9 J 4 J i Alice Jones, a Barry County author, narrator, conservationist and volunteer, died last month on Sunday, Dec. 31. She was 100. (Photo provided) And kissed me, That is al! And yet to me it was like coming home. Thank You A thank you to Ihornapple Manor Rehab Center: You waited there As lovely as sunrise, Alt that’s sweet and fair Was the welcome In your eyes It was like coming home. ?< ’•t I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ihornapple Manor Rehab Center for their care and how well I was treated by everyone in my two week stay. They were very professional, knowledgeable and kind to their patients. I would not hesitate to recommend My foolish heart Will go on dreaming When we’re apart, Of evening, lamplights gleaming, Of kissing you and coming home. «« anyone going to Thornapple Manor Rehab Center for therapy. Thank you very much, Frank Bolton Clarion, Pa. December 5, 1943 I 1^ ; I I I • 11 • •« » •••« •* ,,, I I I 9 I I I f 4 I •i e f!^ a* 1 1 you are gonna run into,” she continued. While Ken saw more of the limelight, Alice was always working hard behind the scenes. Her hard work and heart did not go unnoticed by her peers. Jones, who helped author two books with her husband, also spent hundreds of hours recording audiobooks through the Library of Michigan for the blind and handicapped A « 9^^ Iw A T A serial volunteer, Jones spent time as Pennock I* i ♦ I > , I J r*' rt As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: ' AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ tion for compelling reasons only. Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published, - All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. - Leiters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. — Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed Christina Bush Nashville JONES, continued from page 1 850 acres that make up the Institute. Much of the Joneses’ property will not be open to the public, as it is being used for research and conservation. While Alice was used to country living, Ken, a city-slicker from St. Louis, had to leam the ins and outs of the rural lifestyle. That didn’t mean she didn’t face challenges of her own, either. George Cullers, a longtime neighbor to the Joneses, remembers Jones’s early attempts at gardening at the property on Pritchardville Road. “They were really good neighbors... She was a farm girl and he was a city guy,” Cull­ ers laughed. “So when they went to do things like planting flowers or a garden or anything, it was always (the case) that Alice had to lead because Ken didn’t have that knowledge. One thing about Alice, she always had beau­ tiful flowers.” Though her country upbringing gave Jones a leg-up on her husband’s gardening skills. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER > I «lk - a J • I �r * 4 Page 6 — Thursday. January 11, 2024 — The Hastings Banner A 00 0 *) I ■ 00 0 I I I I.' s r 1 v I R ^uaried 1 i few it ■ 00 s'. I 0 V0 Robin Renee Liceaga X f Robin Renee Liceaga of Delton, Ml passed away with close family by her side after a cou­ rageous battle with cancer on December 31, 2023. Her beloved husband, Tony, was with her every step of the way and held her hand as she took her last breath at Borgess Hospital. She was bom in Kalamazoo, MI on October 2, 1955, the third and youngest daughter of Shirley and Harold Stanford. After Shirley’s death Robin and her sisters, Stephanie and Denise, were raised by their grandmother, Genevieve Bartels, and uncle, Eugene Bar­ tels. They lived in Kalamazoo until Robin’s freshman year in high school when they moved to Pine Lake. She attended Delton-Kellogg High School and graduated in 1973. In 1976 Robin married the love of her life, Antonio Liceaga. They raised two boys together, William and Antonio. They spent many years attending practices and games, cheering their sons and their friends on all throughout their lives. Many of the boys’ friends have fond memories of being around the bonfire in their backyard and how Robin always had a crockpot of sloppy joes and other food to feed ^em all. They opened their home to everyone and will always be remembered for their warmth and hospitality. Robin worked for the United States Postal Service in Richland, MI for 29 years and retired in 2020. She loved to travel up north to Traverse City and Petoskey or spend a day at the Michigan Lhkeshore to slow down and > . H Jij-i HU '1 I» < i- ; . .Hx* r r z• ’ ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,, HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH " We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email tiastfmc@pnail.coni. Website: www.hastinesfreemethodist. com- Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoelzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pm. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pjn. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) N. Jefferson Street. 328 Worship a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor Steve Pastor. Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. L. I • h Y I i 4 i’ * I 3 s / Ric Lahar Cooper, age 72, passed away on December 28, 2023 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers from conges­ tive heart failure. Bom on January 11, 1951, in Springfield, MO, to Patricia (Lahar) Burgi and Cleal Ross Cooper, Ric’s journey through life was one marked by determination and multifaceted accomplishments. While playing football for the University of Arkansas, Ric earned his bachelor’s degree in communications. His athletic prowess led him to the Green Bay Packers, where he embraced a professional football career before transitioning to the realm of advertising as a copywriter in St. Louis, MO to pursue his dreams. His advertising career eventually led him to William R. Biggs in Kalamazoo, MI, where he met Melanie Ann Kroes during the Kalamazoo Tornado of 1980. They sealed their love by marrying four years later in Omaha, NE, while he was working for advertising agency Bozell & Jacobs. A fter receiving a promotion from Bozell, Ric and Melanie relocated to downtown Chicago where Ric would oversee their Chi­ Several state parks in West Michigan and Southwest Michigan will host volunteer stew­ ardship workdays this month. Volunteers are needed to help with removing invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems in the parks. Registration is required for all volunteer workdays. Workdays at West Michigan-based parks include: 1> ?rz ' 1 BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. 4 J ♦ JBI 4 It . 3 'v>X: p 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 A II Fle)([Qb Hum YANKEE SPRINGS RECREATION AREA GUN LAKE UNIT I A B \ 1 4 .’r' i M 1 r / 11 1 < r 4 «I ■f < n f e % « r-' # t r I tl: . i I » A ' I ^11 / >* i '. i I ♦ v'* r' s> /I :'i s 4 J 4 > t ’•» i I r; 'i .-H >» »» . JI r *''' z M' * Z7. 4 >> ' J **• /- 1 Leeland C. Bass, age 90 of Delton, MI passed away on January 8, 2024. Lee’s family will receive friends on Thurs­ day, Jan. 11, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home where his funeral service will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at Irving I Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresftineral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Lee’s family. «r ) i'i •v I-* V < ' r<Xi^ t <*•’ I if * <fV » rf 4 1 ,3^ V •J® jbf ii •J V wit m' c •T, a * -.»* J*- i S' > V if* ■ e'. r tr a 'i rf I * -i y-< 5 f -X - 4 * < I cry K t - - k> vjl* Charlie Bassett I J » p 5'F^t* .;<i; 4 ( I - J» On Friday, December 29, 2023, Charlie Bassett, age 81, of Grand Haven, MI, transi-tioned peacefully into the next phase of eter­ nal life. A celebration of the life of this wonderful man will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Crema­ tion Services (620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417). To share special memoj ries with the family, please visit www.sytsemafh.com. vis* J r 90 5 r' AS' vGce^ 6,55.:! -1 * > * , r iT'^^ s V.: w . 3? g ., gp S * ‘ •« ■■ * * • ** □ci: 'f ns’ »i' ' 4 T*' ri. T r :i i’* • jiiaoct i« tC'* g •I ~ 1^.* % I :V -J* 'b -n "J *■ * 1 • w • '■» -• ’ w « •»y r tt ‘ t r CT A-a • •W7- rfi - %* Maynerd Allen Bishop, age 75 of Hastings, MI passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. The family will receive visitors at the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, on Satur­ day, Jan. 13, 2024 from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, con­ veniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Thornapple Twp. board OKs fire department hiring policy change ANNER :\.f5 B/f» ‘ s. - A-T«J^ 1 '4 ,*31 • n aoR toi V "kWrh .mm H — 4 T % SB - .4 ve* oi « ■ t TB « ■ ' I?: U I iw s IbfkKi ^ * ■ C3W ♦ 9 * it ’It* 4 SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS The Hastings ’. r '; =' H :• s - :l 5 #■. • • • --:s aw * X I * ’-w i u I I I I • 1> ' . V*. % 7 I I, ( I V *■ <% \ read □ contribute [□ advertise ' Volunteers can participate in a work day at Yankee Springs Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 21. (Courtesy photo) .*?'1 y »«Br ii r m "w? V< I Mh i. . y- >4 *K I. X. \ 111 —> ■■ ---4— « c Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Fire Depart­ ment will no longer need approval of the full Township Board to fill openings within the department. The board Monday unanimously approved a policy change that will allow Chief Bill Richardson to hire firefighters and paramed­ ics to fill openings in the department as long as they have been approved beforehand by the Emergency Services Committee and/or the Personnel Committee. U urnnKninBoi BBIlKMlEftMl 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 X A IVe Producu 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mt 49058. 945-4700 - 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 20, at Hoffmaster State Park (Muskegon County) - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Barry County) - II a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Fort Custer Recreation Area (Kalamazoo County) More details about each workday and how to register can be found on the DNR volunteer events calendar J Ik. U Craphit 4 r 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 WOODGROVE 4 Maynerd Allen Bishop < p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 4 f *r! ’’I I «r 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 I 1 ’.•.I HASTINGS p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night > **' f-, •3 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a,m Sunday School for all ages; I JU 1 Volunteers have opportunity to spruce lip state parks in the coming month 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 BAPTIST CHURCH ! ■ 4' !• tL WOODLAND UNITED a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. I X! « < V METHODIST CHURCH f '> ‘F- » ----------------------------------------------------------- r4 THORNAPPLFt.. I .9< 1 CHURCH OF DELTON CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 Io 10.30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 I. SOLID ROCK BIBLE 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S, M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11 ;30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. r/ ^2/ cago office. After three years in the Windy City, they wanted to get back to the rural life and invest in their passions. Upon returning to Missouri, Ric and Melanie bought a horse ranch, dedicating themselves to breeding world champion quarter horses. Their mutual passion for music sparked the founding of the Charlie Pride Theatre in Branson, MO, a venue that hosted iconic performances by revered artists such as Don Williams, the Oakridge Boys, and the leg­ endary Charlie Pride himself. They had two daughters, Jessica and Cassi, who effortlessly fostered a love for music and the countryside just like their parents. Ric’s career in advertising soared to new heights, prompting a move to Miami, FL, where he established Cooper & Hayes one of the region’s leading advertising agencies. Amidst this bustling chapter, he lent his strategic expertise to political cam­ paigns for both George W. Bush and Jeb Bush while adeptly steering the agency as its CEO. Ric’s determination knew no bounds— when he set his sights on something, there was no stopping him. Retiring in 2007, Ric and his family moved to a farm in Delton, MI, to be near family and back in the cher­ ished rural countryside. He joins his parents and his brother Rod­ ney Cooper in eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy treasured by his beloved wife of 39 years Melanie A. Kroes Cooper, daughters Jessica Kroes Cooper of Delton, MI, and Cassandra Kroes Cooper of Grand Rapids, MI, his stepmother Maijorie Cooper of MO, sisters Vickie Carter of Battlefield, MO, Robin Sauls of Ozark, MO, and half-brother Todd Cooper of Ozark, MO. Ric’s memory will be forever treasured by all whose lives he touched. In accordance with Ric’s wishes, a formal funeral service will not be held, allowing those whose lives he enriched to honor his memory in their own personal ways. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condo­ lence message for Ric’s family. < ' JI I appreciate the beauty all around her. She enjoyed shopping at boutiques and yard sales, always looking for something beautiful or a bargain she couldn t refuse. She loved to collect artwork, fine clothing, and treasures of all sorts, and she usually had a great story that went along with her finds. She was always thoughtful and generous, sending her kids and grandkids boxes of clothing and goodies she would collect for them. She was always there to listen and help them out, offering encouragement and often­ times a witty comment to make them laugh. Robin and Tony were inseparable, unless he was golfing or she was shopping, and even then he'd get dragged along sometimes. They have many wonderful memories over the years of their time spent together. Whether they were visiting family, traveling up north, or just going up to town to get a bite to eat and have a drink with friends, they were always together. The love they had for one another was seen and felt by all, and we were all blessed because of it. Robin is survived by her husband Antonio Liceaga; her son ,Antonio Liceaga, his wife Celesta, and their children Ariana (Luke Rich), Santiago, Xavier, Joaquin, and Pablo Liceaga, her great grandson Zebulun Rich, and Bill’s sons, her grandsons, Zachary and Nicholas Liceaga. She is also survived by her brokers and sisters-in-law in the Liceaga family, many nieces and nephews, including her beloved niece Anna Cox, many cousins, and many dear and close friends, including her son Antonio’s best friend Jeff Baurs, whom she loved like another son. She was preceded in death by her son, Billy; her uncle, Gene who was like a father to her; “Little Grandma” Genevieve; her par­ ents, Shirley and Harold, father and motherin-law, Ruben and Guadalupe Liceaga; her sister, Denise Wright, and brolhers-in-law, Blas Liceaga and Dominic Delgado. There will be a memorial service on Satur­ day, Jan. 20, 2024 at Thornapple Valley Church at 2750 South M-43 in Hastings, Ml. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. and the service will begin at noon. There will be a reception immediately following. A private burial for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Delton Moose Lodge with a note for “Rob­ in’s Garden”, a beautiful memorial garden to be planted there in her memory this spring. . J • .JR 'I..J:UN Worsh ip Togeth er Leeland C. Bass Ric Lahar Cooper i 9 I « Richardson had asked the board last month for the flexibility to fill openings without hav­ ing to wait for the board to grant approval for hiring firefighters. The board held off on a decision at that time, then came back Monday with a new proposal that had been recommend­ ed by the Emergency Services Committee. “This has been completely rewritten.” Town­ ship Supervisor Eric Schaefer said. “It’s a lot different than (what was discussed) last month.” The Emergency Services Committee consists of Schaefer and township trustees Sandy Rairigh and Ross DeMaagd, while the Per­ sonnel Committee is comprised of Schaefer, Township Clerk Cindy Ordway and Town­ ship Trustee Curt Campbell. 44 “Vacancies regularly occur in the EMS Department which requires the hiring of new members to assure and maintain adequate staffing levels.” Schaefer said. “Allowing the ire chief to begin the hiring process with cKxI of the hire delegated to the EMS Committee or the Personnel Committee will speed up the process, thereby assuring the ability to timely hire. 4> Before the board . approved the policy chiinge Monday, it approved a request from 1 fA >*y*4 • 4 Richardson to 1 hire a full-time firefighter/ paramedic and one part-time firefighter/ eme^ency medical technician. r ..... We ve been without one of our full-time ** township n A E ■ 5 kb tv; F 2 J •i b' I . • *t 1 I / •l p'.-. ! I-S; ' ■ .•r u I I .h t Bill Richardson •fc I.** ’i h -I I « members for seven months ... (That person) was working through some personal items. We were anticipating he might be able to work those items out, and unfortunately, he was unable to, and he has completely separat­ ed from the department,” Richardson said, Richardson said that three of his regular part-timers are not available two days out of the week, and that's resulted in others work­ ing overtime to pick up the slack - “which isn’t the best for them when they’re in para­ medic school,” he said. “I’d like to at least hire one (part-timer) and see if that will fill the void. *’’'■'"8 motions passed unanimously. Xv lb K \'.- I V €>• A’ <J« •» s\ I K A «e • u I. T I s "J \ V s 1. •> 4 4s I •te . . v>. I I * i* \I f Ml*- I. *. » •l & nk s ■v ■ X** I t ^1. i; k I. •'A. > \ J I « 1 a ?• S T• I. I V V I.. J I 4 I «x �* r The Pathmaster, and early care of roads The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11. 2024 — Page 7 p I * •5. Banner. April ZApiH 23, XJ, 1987 170/ • * * {■The earliest roads in Barry County and J^where in Michigan were paths with ruts rot dodged tree stumps and large rocks. 1 When the roadway encountered a swamp or low areas, logs were layered first crosswise, (hen lengthwise, then crosswise, until the “r road was alLtIC ve water. This was called cordu* roying, or a corduroy road. ♦ « I, The care and maintenance of roads was the 9 » ,* I .f 1^, 1 ^ponsibility of each township. In each ^jwnship, there was a position called “PathI . V ^^ter” whose duty it was to get the residents r -iafcng each road to help maintain the roads. 1 iTiis was usually done by each male resident rF * ^ving lime to “put the road in shape.” * II i ■ * M.L. Cook in the Nov. 6, 1941 Banner, * •e r:* gives this account of a Pathmaster. * I j “(In the 1880s) before Michigan set out on « 1* I •»IB f its highway program, before an automobile 9 9 A .27*' *7 < was thought of, there was one entire road dis^*4•» tarict in Assyria Township in which ever) road UaOwpu s-1 9f highway was graded, drained, crowned and ■■’p 1 X r. •Ir M a good coating of packing gravel. This Above is a scene of horse -powered road work being done in Barry County. ’(ias an oasis on a desert of sandy, rutty, mis^ble highways which, however, were no “Strange it seems that, with such an examline were gab-fests, where he-gossipers told average roads^in this county at pie of the value and wisdom of good roads, no stories, talked and joked. Their thoughts were tqat time. The ruttiness, muddiness or bottom„ TL. .. c Assyria or the adjoining townon everything but improving the neighbor­ l^S sand was due to the character of the soil ship attempted to follow the excellent examhood highways. They saw to it, however, that through which the roads were built. They pie set by Mr. Kent in making good roads in the pathmaster gave them a full credit for a were all innocent of gravel or shaping to let his district. Al that time and for many years day’s work. In other words, ‘working the the water drain from the roadway. previous, each township was expected to look roads’ in Michigan was a joke. “I remember driving over the road in after its own highways. The township was Indiana managed to secure far better Assyria Township with William H. Jewell, at divided into several districts for road-making roads under the district system by an appeal One time register of deeds of Barry County. 1 purposes. A pathmaster was chosen for each to human selfishness. The Hoosier stale had a recall my own glad surprise when I discov­ district. Each property owner was assessed for law which really produced graveled high­ ered the good roads of that one district and road building and repair in his district but did ways in most of the districts. The law provid­ inquired of Mr. Jewell the reason for these not pay cash. Instead, he uorked out (of) his ed that when the property owners of any road excellent highways. road taxes. He was allowed a fixed sum per district in Indiana had made all its so many - “He answered: ’The reason is A.G. Kent, day for his own labor or that of a hired man in feet wide, crowned them so they would easily the pathmaster of the district.’ Then he his place. If he furnished a team or wagon, a shed water, and covered the roadway with 16 explained that Mr. Kent, a prominent farmer, plow or slush scraper, so much was added to inches of gravel and had reduced the grades was chosen by his neighbors. He warned his daily allowance. The palhmaster called on to a certain percent, then the slate and county them when they named him that ‘working on the residents of each district to assemble at a must take them over, and thereafter that dis ­ (he roads’ would be no joke in the district for definite time in early spring or late fall to trict was relieved of the cost and responsibil­ (he next few years, but also explained that ‘work-on-the-roads.’ The time for doing this ity of maintaining its roads. That plan worked they could and would put their roads in such work was after work on the farm was over or well in Indiana, and produced roads that were good condition that very little work would be not started. good for horse and wagon irafTic.” required thereafter. The usual procedure was to plow the Mr. Cook continued his story with a con­ “Mr. Kent did what he said he would. For ground at the edge of the road, then scrape the trast between the roads of the 1880s and then a Jew years, there was actual, well-directed loose loosedirt dirtinto intothe thecenter centernf ofthe the roadway, leav­ the present-day (1 940s) roads. He praises the work on the roads of that district. He knew ing it there to be worn down by passing vehi­ paved road for heavily traveled traffic. It how, and he worked as well as bossed the cles. Result: a bottomless morass of ooze and must have seemed amazing to him to see job - first reducing the grades, then crownmud when the spring and late fall rains cars and trucks travel at speeds of 35, 40 or ihg each road so the water would run off. soaked the loose soil. When it dried out later, 50 miles per hour, when horses and buggies There was plenty of good packing gravel the road was rutty, bumpy, uneven. on early roads were lucky to make eight available. When a stretch of highway was “The roads in the A.G. Kent district were miles per hour. properly fitted, it was given a good coat of proof that the township system could ha’Ce In Hastings, there lived a man named P.T. such gravel. When this thorough work was produced roads suitable for horse and buggy Colgrove who was recognized as a leader in completed, there was little road work or horse and wagon travel, but the Kent disarousing our state to the importance, need required thereafter in that district, except tricl roads were the marked exception on the and values of good roads. He was the execu­ repair work and occasionally adding more actual road building of that period. Instead of tive head of the “Michigan Good Roads gravel where needed. road m^ing, '^aj^^iyt^efforts tfi Association, ” but that is a story all by itselfI A » .(i A I 1*1 r. 19 jn*.* V I JWI ♦< j, ri f J I 'u JI V ■Li I «* h J •« s SWiss Us a iDJe ^he QurJjj nallifc il-? ▼R acoti iLOT ILV •ij J up state parks in ling month ' - * 2ane,0<l£^ DffiitiiFiiKnibsillGusiB. *sMe J"®"*' 32seT$iai;Psii^e^Coinii| fiiffilfflsiaiMBhp’bffa: B 'vssacR - W Hl 10PJL Stfflday, Ja 21, al totJKDamkftonJHcnic-HaaiiB^ •Ji Y«ieeOTete£ffliArea(to^ mfjWsWiyBraJn. to STSesfiK -11 in. a? Saarday, 2?, at Hsd^jKl fa Unkr Ujibseni For Cbsj .tani Area (Xilamazoo 9 hCoufi)') MiRdaAitfacli«ai(lQ-nll><w Io rM a W w liK DMi votoeer ipHSCClffi M ffffficalfflff Elaine Garlock t ; • « J .I j t i i ’ j me SPRWGJ r <>« The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. at The Depot Museum on Emerson Street. There will be a speaker. There is always library time with a chance for any visitors to get some help following the program. The calendars are marked for a time to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Likely, it will be observed more in cities than in Lake Odessa but probably there will be some observances at school. It is also a legal holiday, so there will be no mail delivery. One calendar says that ihe same day is the start of the winter climate watch. There is a national Curtis family organi­ zation that began with the descendants of a Massachusetts couple. Curtis people from other families wanted to take part, so now it is a very inclusive group. The officers are in the eastern states. This includes both those who spell the name with one ‘s' and also those who use the double ‘s’ such as Larry Curtiss, a Berlin Township farmer who died last week. In their December newsletter, which is published quarterly, there was a story about an Edward Curtis who was noted for his photography in Alaska. This part of his life came when he came from the Civil War carrying a camera lens. On Mon­ day this week, a segment of “Antiques Roadshow” showed a client who mentioned a photograph by Edward Curtis, How about that for timing? There are also members who are descended from William and Leti­ tia (Bretz) Curtis, who had 10 granddaugh­ ters but no grandsons in Odessa Township. Yankee Magazine has a full-page ad from the state of New Hampshire inviting the public to come to the Granite Slate in time to see the total eclipse of the sun coming April 8. There will be a band of about 100 miles across the northern part of the border state which will have a total eclipse. The rest of the state will have only a partial eclipse. This solar event will affect 13 states. The last United States eclipse was in 2017. Was that the one seen in Missouri? A travel guide can be found at newengland. com/newhampshire-eclipse. On Sunday, the state had 9 inches of snow. s IC sure to drive slowly enough on lower Fourth Avenue to read the clever messages posted on the standing sign in the parking lot of First Congregational Church. f , I ■y , 9 J I I mi: 4 f •» >1 u yanW^ (Courtes)!"® I » / I ilBannS Doctor If Universe I I I to ' 4 J*p ■7i-' » t I « If 1 ** * i r. •« . A« A breath of fresh air How do animals breathe underwater? Kinsley, 9, N.C. Dear Kinsley, J. Have you ever seen a diving beetle? They’re one of my favorite animals. They live underwater and breathe air from a bub­ ble attached to their butts. I talked about all the ways animals * breathe underwater with my friend Wes ’..Dowd. He’s a marine biologist and animal * physiologist. He studies how living things - interact with the world around them. Animals need oxygen. For air-breathers j’^like us, oxygen is mixed into the air. For t- water-breathers, oxygen is mixed into the - water. To get oxygen into our bodies, we all : need organs and tissues made of very thin - material with lots of surface area. That means lots of places that touch the air or ' ’Water where oxygen can pass through. Like inside lungs or gills. Or the skin of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders that can live on land or underwater. IK 'J - f I * to to fl^ fl look back al me stories and columns on local history In the HastinQs Banner Esther Walton !• “That’s why our lungs have little air sacs inside them-to increase surface area,” Dowd said. “If you look at a fish’s gills, it’s basically that structure flipped inside out. It’s a bunch of really small structures with high surface area that are exposed to the environment.” Most underwater animals use gills to breathe. That includes fish, crustaceans. immature amphibians and immature insects that live underwater. As the water flows over gills, oxygen moves from the water into the animal's body. If you peeked inside a fish’s gill slits, you'd see gill filaments with lots of folds. The gills of immature water insects look like feathery tufts around their legs and back ends. Some underwater animals get their oxygen from the air. Whales, dolphins and porpoises are underwater mammals now, but their ancestors lived on land. So, they still have lungs like we do. They poke their nostril-like blowholes above the water to take a breath. That one breath will last up to two hours. Some adult insects live underwaterlike diving beetles, whirligig beetles, water boatmen, backswimmers, giant waler bugs and water scorpions. They don't have gills or lungs. They have a network of air tubes inside their bodies and air holes along the sides of their bod­ ies. They stick their back ends out of the water to get air. They can save air for later by collecting a bubble of air under their wings or on their back end or belly. Because insects are so small, sometimes the air bubble works like a gill. It pulls oxygen out of the water-like an air tank Ihat refills itself. There’s even one group of fish that have lungs and gills. They’re called lungfish. They can stick their noses and mouths out of the water and lake a gulp of air to fill their lungs. Some lungfish breathe air that way all the time. Others breathe air some­ times and sometimes use their gills to breathe water. Lungfish are some of our closest living fish relatives. Scientists think they could help us understand how life started underwater then moved to land-and back again for some animals. Maybe they can even help us understand all the amazing adapta­ tions animals use to gel oxygen. Now that’s a whale of a thing to think about. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to iVashington State University 's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. 't h* TURNING BACK THE PAGES , % J I Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future - espe­ cially if they need additional care into adult­ hood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone: Health and welfare decision-making When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through: - A Representative Payee: Social Security will determine who best serves as a Represen­ tative Payee for your child’s benefits. To learn more about the Representative Payee program, read our webpage at ssa.gov/payee/index.htm’ - Guardianship: This requires court involvement. It may be necessary if your child can’t execute a power of attorney. Please consult an attorney for assistance. Changes in Supplemental Income (SSI) eligibility Security SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below spe­ cific financial limits. If your child receives SSI, when they turn 18 we will review their eligibility for contin­ ued SSI payments based on the disability rules for adults. For more information, please review the publication, "What You Need lo Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When you Turn 18-” at ssa.gov/ pubs/EN-05-11005.pdf. Please be sure to review this with your child. We also encour­ age you to check out Social Security's Youth Resources page at ssa.gov/youlh. Education transitions If your child attends public school, they have a few options to continue their educa­ tion, such as pursuing: - A diploma: They may pursue further edu­ cation in college or trade programs with an Individualized Education Program (lEP). More information on the lEP is available at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-64-118,pdf. -A certificate: They may have the oppor­ tunity to continue in a transitional program in ! » thefr high school even after they complete their senior year. Most are permitted to remain until they turn 22. - Employment: Local Vocational Rehabili­ tation Services can assist with employment options during pre-graduation lEP meetings. Support for living arrangements Once your child tum.s 18, they may choose or qualify for different living arrangements depending on the services they already receive. If your child receives therapy services al school, hou will they receive ihem once they )^ I Ireceive them through a Medicaid waiver or private insurance. Qualification for respite services may also look different. Respite services allow family caregivers time to step away from their duties. It is essential you understand all the benefits and options available to your child after they complete high school before decid­ ing on living arrangements and services. Financial protections - Special Needs Trust: Update estate plan­ ning documents before your child turns 18. Otherwise, inheritance may terminate your child’s governmental benefits. - ABLE Account: You can deposit funds into this account up to a certain limit each year; however, there are limits on what its funding covers. More information on ABLE accounts is available at ssa.gov/payee/able_accounts.him Children receiving benefits on a parent’s record may continue to receive those benefits until age 19 it they're a full-time elementary or secondary sohoMrtstudcntk > People who have a qualifying disability that began before age 22 may also be eligible to receive child’s benefits at any age. For more information, review the publication, “Benefits for Chil­ dren” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf. As your child turns 18, consider these issues while you navigate their financial future. For more information, contact the Special Needs Alliance al specialneedsalliance.org/contaci-us or visit the Social Security website al ssa.gov. Hillary' Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for ff^st Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. A043 Knapp KE. Grand Rapids. MI 49525. or via email at hillary.hatchf^sa.gov. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Jan. 12-18 Jan. 1-31 - January Storybook Walk: “The River that Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone” by Mary Kar Carson, illustrated by David Hohn. Follow the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone and learn how they impacted the physical environment enough to move a river. After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and learn about Michigan's wolves and try howling at January's wolf moon. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Nature Book Club. Early Birds; 10:30 a.m.-noon (in person); Night Owls. 7-8:30 p.m. (virtually on Zoom). Nature Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. With a mix of fiction, non-fiction and biographies. Nature Book Club is for readers who share a con- cem and interest in the natural world. Any* one is welcome to join. The daytime Early Birds will meet at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, while the evening Night Owls will meet on Zoom every other month begin­ ning in January. This free club will be led by Institute staff and volunteers, the Hast­ ings Public Library and the Dowling Public Library. To sign up for additional programs in this series, go to CedarCreeklnstitute. org. Jan. 16: “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” by Florence Williams. Feb. 20: Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship'’ by Catherine Raven. Participants are required to obtain their own books. Many of the local libraries carry these books and the Institute will have limited copies to borrow. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/evenls/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 11 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1950 film starring Dean .Stockwell, Darryl Hickman, Scotty Beckett and Leon Ames, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 - Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 - MegaGame: Cock­ roaches, Copper & Cows, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; January Series Live Remote - Soul Force: The Challenge of Martin Luther King, 12:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; I I * Five things to know when your child with disabilities turns 18 January Series Live Remote Music - From Bach to Natural Machines: Algorithms as the Shapers of Music, 12:30 p.m.; mahjong. 2 p.m.; Teens Learn Crochet in the Teen Room. 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 - llsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Series Live Remote - Religious Liberty and the Human Good, 12:30 p.m.; Arm Chair Travel: Travel the Disney Way, 6 p.m.; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. / I ( 1 �I I ft * PsQe 8 — ThurxJty. January 11. 2024 — The Haatir>g* Banner Attorney General cautions Lions fans about potential scams when purchasing tickets rf fl The Detroit Lions arc entering the playoffs as the NFC North Champions, and as fans arc excited and eager Io cheer on our team from the stands for the first-ever playoff game at Ford Field, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel encouraged ticket-seekers to know what precaution.s to take to avoid scams in online sates. To encourage caution and safe practices, NcsscI recommended those in the market for tickets to Sunday’s game be familiar with the risks associated with online ticket purchases and how to best protect themselves. Retail sites like Ticketmaster have Lions’ fake check, as well as bank fees. Banks do Wild Card game tickets at Ford Field selling not assume those losses. for thousands of dollars. However, Nessel The Attorney General offered some tips wanted Lions fans to remain vigilant when when buying tickets online. looking for tickets on the internet and to be - Know your vendor: Make sure you are mindful of scammers who seek to profit from buying from a reputable website, especially the frenzy surrounding the home team. before providing any personal financial infor­ ‘‘Online ticket sales come with a certain mation. Anyone can set up a “spoof’ website amount of risk,” NcsscI said in a statement. “It’s easy for scammers to create a phony with a web address that is similar to the legitimatc ticket seller’s address. Aside from screenshot of a ticket that doesn’t exist or has potential licensing and trademark violations. previously been sold — possibly more than ‘‘spoof’ websites may offer consumers overonce. If you’re buying tickets to this weekpriced or counterfeit tickets and expose the end’s playoff game at Ford Field, make sure the tickets you pay for are authentic and they consumer to identity theft, - Do your research: If you are unfamiliar will actually get you into the game. Only then with a particular ticket vendor, you can call will you be able to keep your enthusiasm and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection your finances secure as you defend the den.” Bad actors have several ways to scam tick­ Team at 877-765-8388 and ask if we have et-buyers and ticket-sellers out of their any complaints on file regarding that seller. Remember, however, that the absence of filed money. Two of those ways involve payment complaints does not guarantee a seller’s legit­ or money app scams and fake check scams. Payment app scams involve peer-to-peer imacy; it simply means that we have not received any complaints concerning the ven­ (P2P) money apps like Apple Pay, Cash App, dor. As an additional resource, try research­ Circle Pay, Facebook Payments, Google Pay, ing the ticket seller on the Better Business PayPal, Square Cash, PopMoney, Zelle and Venmo. P2P payment services are apps that Bureau’s national website. - Use credit: If you purchase tickets online, require both parties to have an active user account and each account must be tied to a especially via an online auction site, it is rec­ bank or credit card account. Once created, the ommended that you complete your transac­ pay app allows users to send money to other tion using a credit card. Purchasing tickets users by searching for their phone number, with a credit card often provides you with email address, or username. The money is protections that you would not otherwise instantly transferred electronically, and the have if you purchased the tickets using cash, transactions are usually free. check, or apps like Venmo and Cash App. P2P scams can take many forms and require Added protections with credit include the an extra degree of caution to be given to any ability to dispute a charge if an event is can­ transaction with someone you do not know. celed, or if you receive counterfeit tickets that If you try to sell legitimate tickets online, a venue refuses to honor. scammers may use the fake check scam to - Shop securely: If a website begins with steal your money. A potential buyer makes an “https,” the “s” indicates that the website is offer and sends a check - perhaps even a “secure.” Typically, the “s” will not appear in cashier’s check - for considerably more than the web address until you access the order the cost of the tickets and pretends it’s an page of the site where you are asked to enter error. They ask the seller to deposit the check your personal information. and refund them the difference. But the check Anyone with complaints regarding tickets i^ a counterfeit, and the seller is scammed out purchased online can contact the Attorney of their money plus any olher funds fronl the Gehiral’s Officer ' " . ......... Man caught by amateur sting operation pleads guilty to crimes Jayson Bussa Editor A 43-year-old man who was caught in an amateur child predator sting was in court on Wednesday morning, where he pled guilty to his charges. Nicholas Jay Bumford appeared in person in front of Judge Michael Schipper, where he pled guilty to using a computer to commit a crime as a third-time habitual offender. That makes the charge a 20-year felony. He also pled guilty to accosting or attempt­ ed accosting of a minor, which is a four-year felony. He will be sentenced on Feb. 28. Since he is already listed on Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry for past sex crimes, his new charges may force him to remain on the registry for the rest of his life. Bumford’s case garnered additional atten­ tion because it was captured and documented by an amateur sting operation called Bikers Against Predators from Goshen, Ind. Sting organizers posed as an underaged girl and lured Bumford to a gas station along M-79 in Hastings Township with the promise of engaging in sexual activity. There, he was comforted by an adult male. The ordeal was live-streamed on social media and the man running the operation got into a confrontation with Bumford and other individuals in front of Barry’s Resort and Mobile Home Park. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf happened to see the events playing out on social media in real-time, responded to the confrontation and is seen in portions of the video. Bumford was not arrested on the scene, but officers with the sheriff’s department caught up with him over a week later and arrested him. He is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail with bond set at $50,000. City of Hastings 210887 REQUEST FOR BIDS Sale of Vehicle The City of Hastings will accept bids for the sale of a Fire Truck: Truck #838 - 1991 Ford L900O Wolverine Pumper Truck. Mileage 14,181. Diesel engine by Cummins (285 HP). Automatic transmission by Allison Pump bv Hale (1,500 GPM). Water Tank of 1.250 gaUons. Included are a 24’ and 12’ ladder. ““ “ ““-'f «y '"^^anty. Current maintenance issues include a power steering leak, antifreeze leak, and oil leak. and 4:00 PM. K“y ""‘i«“ bids, to waive any irregularities m My bld, and to award the bid in a manner that the City deems to be in its best interest Clerk/Trlbe received at the office of the Hastings City JanuaX u Maa 7 Hastings, MI 49058 until 10:00 AM on Thur«d,v -- - on Thursday, ry 18,2024 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. or documents are required, but all bids must be ........... .. in writing and package as’fo5ows“ “SEALED BID - Se Christopher Bever City Clerk/Treasurer t 5 \ I •44-; h<.0l J 6^’ J f X ■ ♦r * '' •.S 4 I* r I* K ' ■V ft: r. J I a" V •’4 • •i * Vr Ek I _ ** Bib I V - ai* * I I / r •X is /s ♦ .ATT" bk 4 A Ml 3S?'J 4 V < • •A J/ ^1 I. •''V 1 1 > 5 *• ■ < * A L . ’I , I 5I 1 -f x. •t Former Thornapple Kellogg board member Jeff Dickman is interviewed by current board members Tuesday night. Dickman was appointed to fill a vacant seat Tuesday night. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) Thornapple Kellogg board appoints former member to fill vacancy Hunter McLaren Staff H^riter The Thomapple Kellogg school board appointed former member Jeff Dickman to temporarily fill a vacant seat. Board members interviewed Dickman and five other candidates during a special meeting Tuesday night. Members voted to appoint Dickman to the 11-month position ending Nov. 5, citing his previous experience on the board as a great asset for the short-term posi­ tion. A full term in the seat will be up for grabs in November during the general election. Dickman previously served on the board from 2015 to 2022, alongside several of the board’s current members including Matthew Powers, David Smith and Krissy Hooson. Dickman said he wasn’t necessarily looking to rejoin the board wjien the position became available, but ttiougqt his experience could prove useful to the board until they gain a long-term member in November. “When this opportunity came up again, it wasn’t necessarily on my radar but I remem­ ber being in your role. When (a board mem­ ber leaves the board during the school year), all of a sudden there’s change and it’s a tran­ sition time,” Dickman said. “It’s a disruption, for a lack of a better word, in the middle of the school year at the beginning of the second semester. I thought with some of the experi­ ence I have and my familiarity with the dis­ trict and the process in the role, this is some­ thing I could do to possibly help out.” Dickman is the father of two TK graduates and has another student currently in the dis­ trict. Dickman cited adapting to changing demographics and a growing Middleville 4 I r “I think there's extreme political polarization on either side of the aisle, and that's taken away from the intent of education. I think this caused distraction and caused people to lose focus on what's important, and that is educating all students.” i — Jeff Dickman, newly-appointed Thornapple Kellogg School Board member 1 community as an ongoing challenge he sees the district facing, as well as a decline in parental involvement. Partisan politics sur­ rounding cultural issues in schools is one of the biggest issues facing public education as a whole, he said. “I think there’s extreme political polariza­ tion on either side of the aisle, and that’s taken away from the intent of education,” Dickman said. “I think this caused distraction and caused people to lose focus on what’s important, and that is educating all students.” Board President Matthew Powers said Dickman’s previous experience on the board, as well as his perspective on public educa­ tion, made him his number one choice for the position. “I truly value veteran experience a lot. I’ve served with Jeff, and he’s everything that he described tonight,” Powers said. “I really appreciated how he sees the bigger picture, (especially) his comment about politics and understanding people at the government level getting (involved) in politics and losing sigHl of education.” Each board member ranked their top tw(5 candidates to decide who would fill the posj:; tion, with first rank picks scoring two points and second picks scoring one. Dickman scored eight points, while candidate Nick Damico scored seven points. Damico, princH pal of Delton Kellogg High School and part­ ner to TK ASD teacher Victoria Damico, was commended by board members for his confi­ dent demeanor, involvement in education and familiarity with the TK community and staffi Powers echoed other board members’ senr timents that the board was fortunate to have such a healthy pool of candidates, both at Tuesday’s meeting and during elections. “We had a wonderful supply for the politi­ cal race, and we had another new supply (tonight) and it is wonderful,” he said. “This is why TK is such a great place to be. We have all these people willing to serve, spend time and make things better.” V —.» — I I t r-i' J Michigan’s state park camping reservations are open and filling up quickly Janelle D. James Bridge Michigan One in three available campsites across Michigan’s state parks are already booked for 2024, while some of the most popular camp­ grounds have only 40 percent or fewer of their campsite inventory remaining, as camp­ ers look to make reservations for the year. As hopeful campers make their plans, they’ll find inventory missing as some camp­ grounds will delay opening or even remain closed for the year for needed infrastructure repairs through The Building Michigan Together Plan. Michiganders can reserve campgrounds at state parks six months in advance. As of Monday, there are 178,378 bookings through July - about 35 percept of available state park campsites - according to data provided by the Department of Natural Resources. That number is consistent with the last two years. The most popular parks are filling up even quicker. Campsites at Ludington State Park are already 80 percent booked through July, while Holland and Grand Haven are both 60 percent filled. Inventory is updated daily and reservations can be made online anytime or by phone starting at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. Campers seeking summer reservations may find that amenities - including campsites - are unavailable for the 2024 season, part of a $250 million dollar investment in state parks through the Building Michigan Togeth­ er Plan. That includes popular Port Crescent State Park, off Lake Huron at the tip of the state’s Thumb. The campground is closed for the year while the beach house is set to reopen by 7 ?! r f** -grand HAVEN • 4 I I* f W' 4 'h 1 J I STATE PARK I bX ■ J t L s *ft IB J J - .1 ■■*1' • Mm - ' * ' * % .. ................... ..... Illi------ 1^11,11 .. .1 r *•-1 wi .... ................................ f 'f 4^ F-*-' t ft r .Ar r,£i t-W r ■ a ■W A* State park reservations are filling up quickly despite some being closed due to construction. (Courtesy photo) I i Memorial Day as the park undergoes $4.95 million in repairs. Residents can still visit The park’s day-use area during construction and Port Austin State Harbor remains open for the year. “We have been continuing to be on an upward trend for reservations at our parks,” said Kristen Bennett, development unit man­ ager for the DNR. “If anything, it’s just a lit­ tle bit harder to get that ideal spot, but we still have a lot of different campgrounds that people are starting to discover.” Popular Interlochen State Park, just south of Traverse City, is also undergoing upgrades resulting in some campsite closures. The north loop of the park is closed for 2024 while the south loop will be closed until Labor day. The day-use area and access to the boating site will also be closed for the spring and summer. While the rustic camp­ ground is still open, sanitation areas are closed. To be frank, it brings us no joy to close our facilities,” said Kasey Cline, Cadillac district supervisor for the Parks and Recre­ ation division of the DNR. “We really are trying to navigate a successful construction season with visitor access but health and human safety has got to be our number one priority. The state plans to replace water and sewer systems, repaving roads, replacing toilet and shower buildings and updating electrical sys­ tems, among many other things, at 43 state parks over the next three years. 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I, 1 FL? « t I » 1, 'A �/5 W! 1 * 0’ 2" ,3^- hearing AMD JUDICIAI, rORECIX>3OBg ow-payment r POPERTY TAKE forfeited t<t)' the Barry taxes was 2023 real estate with unpaid 2021 and/or prior yoara property f LX. 1, rA . I F County Treasurer r^nrsuant pursuant to to the General Property Tax Act,Public Act 206 of 1893, I r f J : I as amended. i 9 i I I t foreclose on County Treasurer is acting as the Foreclosing Governmental Unit in proceedings to ^property for unpaid property taxes. Z ’Ml This publication is intended to scheduled to finalize the foreclosure process. There are two hearings and location of J time, or to the nature of interest xn these parcels as provide additional^notice^to^partxes^^^y County Treasurer's office at h»;,rinas ----------- -- {269} 945-1287 prior to the hearing I A Treasurer's Office, Barry County Courthouse, 2024, 4:00 P.M • f January 30, Hastings MI 49058. 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You may -• lose any equity associated with your interest in the property following foreclosure unless you pursue a claim under MCL 211.78t. Those who wish to consult with an attorney about this notice and pending tax foreclosure may go to the State Bar of Michigan’s legal resource and referral web page at https://lrs.michbar.org or may call (800) 968-0738 for assistance in finding private legal counsel. A I? • • MCL 554.291. 4 •» V* S> 55052^ 1I£S * •V as .31s 9 -4» • .•*1’ ft « . 4V ••n f5S .A.vJi **-r-P i. • • «- * V *• 4 * J - * • *! .^SiOC 4 4 « •vV 5531 '1*1 ftft Uwft* 4 • • p 4 F • -I * * • 1 * p^;33; as;; i • « u ♦* • * i *1*T '4^- • • • ft * X * ft. t •■^1 t > •• 1 fC' ■ •rf* I 1101 1 4 • » • » 1 •* 0 : •• or other apparent rights to the ! A « 9 •• ft I 3^ X R»' ft-** f X ft 1^. f PLEASE NOTE: • r» A J 4 i 1 « J 4 The interests of a lessee or an assignee of an interest of a lessee under an oil or gas lease in effect as to that property or any part of that property if the lease was recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the property is located before the date of filing the petition for judicial foreclosure. I » r J 4 X ( sr; «• ••* • ft S'** «x •••** * • ♦ t 5; *■ ♦< w ♦ '105 V « • ' i A • ♦ • * c c.- - or they I w* « 4 i. r-r 4 4 ft* 1 ft* r 4 T e e< 3 1 ft 4 This notice is re required to be given by law, even if the party no longer claims or desires an interest if it appears they hold any undischarged. ^PP^^rent, or potential title or lien i^iqht to the property titatxng a party^ dpei NOT necessarily^^^ihdicate thAy ^re 4 a a.J * ‘J* c in this property shall be extinguished except the following: w J You may lose your interest in the property as a result of the foreclosure proceeding. property taxes. t 4 4 J ) I 4 »« J-- 5 The legal title to the property shall vest absolutely in the Foreclosing Governmental Unit unless all forfeited unpaid delinquent taxes. interest, penalties, and fees are paid by April 1, 2024 . 41 <« 55 53 55 t A • • I . V* ✓» parcels being foreclosed by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. • 9 S?**- * the Barry County Treasurer for the amount required to redeem. lien. 9^ / J I I The right of a former interest-holder to recover remaining proceeds property pursuant to MCL 211.78t. J. 9 You have the right to redeem this parcel from the foreclosure process by payment of all forfeited unpaid taxes, interest. penalties, and fees prior to the expiration of the redemption period. You should contact The following list represents parties that appear to have title, 4 * 1 If you are a person with an interest in property being foreclosed: of 1963 PA 42, ft c judgment foreclosing the Foreclosing Governmental Unit shall ask that the court enter a At this hearing the property as requested in the petition for foreclosure. A person claiming an interest in a parcel of property set forth in the petition for foreclosure, who desires to contest that petition. must file the clerk of the circuit court and serve those objections on the Barry County written objections with 1 Governmental Unit. The docket number of the petition is 23-307-CZ. Treasurer, the Foreclosin ii. 9 2j OO“23 0 ?oo*;j ’2,3 ■ interest in the property forfeited to the County Treasurer may appear at the show with an Any person why absolute title to that property should not vest in the Foreclosing hearing and show cause cause Gnvernmental Unit__. 220 at Circuit Court Room, 2024, February 7, FORECLOSURE HEARING is scheduled for 8:30 A.M., A JUDICIAL state Street, Hastings MI 49058-Courthouse. Interests preserved as provided in section 1(3) X 1 u All existing interests in oil or gas 9 9 ' Aw ^tes for any updated procedures and instructions due to possible COVID-19 restrictions or huildxng building eloauras^_—r— scheduled for 2:00 P.M. SHOW CAUSE HEARING xs 9 39 J this » 4 4 tT. «* * 44 ' t * * ft < I« x»4»' ’• • «• V.. «* ** u ft f This list is NOT an offering of property for sale, otherwise made available by virtue of this notice. • • « ft E2K5, .tn: These parcels are NOT being sold. a 4.3 1 I iCii;... 040233'::;; SIMf EC3, :cu MS auctioned. or X » • » « • • • • MS a rs^ ? ■ ftftm w • « * • * E'IS, :oo MS There xs no procedure for purchasing these parcels from the Foreclosi xng Governmental Unit at this point in proceedings proceedings.. Those parcels that are foreclosed and not redeemed H ay become available at publxc auction on or after July of 2024. These parcels remain the v property of their current owner until redemption rights have expired, No nAri-v NO party should make any atten^t to inspect or enter upon these parcels assuming them to be for the final list of foreclosed, parcels is determined and offered at auction in 2024 . contacting current properg"^ parcels will be redeemed 4« » • • * X •• • • • % « < • ' • ♦ • • ■ < • * 4 t jOB ♦ *1 * «>w • • ♦ * !RS W X X X X« J * ** * / ft♦♦ R in « * * « X « ' • ’ W 3ANI1LLS wrsEK papa:•••• 31 » ftift *>. Xft * »< 5 • «< * • • • X J.-.3 M. J5 **xe •U from foreclosure. Entering upon the or trespassing or undesired solicitation ^d may subject the The street address of the parcels listed 1 81 offender to Gyimi nal prosecution. 0403031400 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE co INC 0403037510000 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE CO INC 0403037520000 ANAYA, DAVID 1101701200 ANAYA, LINDA 1101701200 ANDERSON, BRANDY 5200106000 ANDERSON, KEVIN L 5522000900 ANDERSON, RANDY C 5200106000 ANDERSON, STACY 1218002400 ANDERSON, STACY L 5522000900 ANDRADE, SANDRA 1110001900 ASPINALL, CARL W 4330100100 ASPINALL, KAREN 4330100100 ASPINALL, LUCILLE 0701700315 ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC 1100901700 ASSOCIATES HOME equity SERVICES INC 0403329600 AYER, DOROTHY D BARRY COUNT LUMBER CO 1100604600 BARRY COUNTY 0812501300 BARRY COUNTY housing 1507502200 BARRY COUNTY SEWER & WATER 0500601000 authority BARRY TOWNSHIP BASSETT, RACHEL L BASSETT, ROBERT C BASSETT, WENDY L berg, berg, 0703300200 0304500700 5503501500 5503501500 5503501500 0702800716 0810000100 0810000100 1100100202 1100100202 0700900220 0700900220 1500142601 1101200110 0906001500 0912502200 0912502200 0906001500 1104000400 finance ANDREW CORRIN BLAIR, NORMA ANN BLAIR, WILLIAM C BLANKENSHIP, KAS SI Blankenship' LANNY BOSWORTH, BRIAN J bowers, HEATHER BRAUER, ' MICHAEL A BRAUER, MICHAEL A BRAUER, MRS MICHAEL BRAUER, timothy J II BRAVATA, NICHOLAS J A $1004.28 $2445.22 $1033.83 $1657.07 $1657.07 $2907.84 $1216.14 $2907.84 $6998.03 $1216.14 $1608.17 $1559.17 $1559.17 $913.95 $1276.65 $3854.30 $7591.34 $9608.05 $628.65 $1199.35 $1608.89 $34036.80 $2001.64 $2001.64 $2001.64 $1860.07 $4827.59 $4827.59 $1506.78 $1506.78 $2409.73 $2409.73 $1295.82 $667.17 $561.71 $3000.11 $3000.11 $561.71 $1292.70 f X « revenue w Wte due as of forfeiture on March 1, 2023. The current as additional penalties. f ees, County Treasurer, SERV’*" SK s»v.~ ■'35, NAME PARCEL ID AMOUNT BRAVATA, SAM JR 1104000400 $1292.70 BRETT & ALEXIS TERPSTRA TRUST 0703000550 $2681.83 BREWER, JUSTIE 0302802000 $10378.83 BREWER, LESTER D 0302802000 $10378.83 BROWNS CUSTOM INTERIORS INC 0812501300 $9608.05 BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 0304500700 $34036.80 BURGER, JEFFREY 0500601000 $1199.35 BURGER, KATHY 0500601000 $1199.35 BURKE, ROBERT L 0103301600 $664.96 BURT, DANIEL 5217070900 $1691.72 BURT, HEIDI 5217070900 $1691.72 BYINGTON, MICHAEL F 0702801410 $2264.25 BYINGTON, MICHAEL F 0703230400 $2313.47 BYINGTON, MIKE F 0702801410 $2264.25 CARPENTER, MARK J 0103500400 $2681.28 CARPENTER, PAMELA JO 0103500400 $2681.28 CHAFFEE, JUNE 0602606500 $1379.59 CHRISTENSEN, LAURA 1401103400 $1410.40 CLARISSA M DAVIS TRUST NO 1 1102600206 $827.70 CLARK, JUDITH 0501804501 $1924.12 CLARK, MRS JAMES T 0501804501 $1924.12 CLAWSON, FREDY JR 0301600301 $1493.54 COLE, EDW. L 1100901700 $1276.65 COLE, EDWARD L 1100901700 $1276.65 COMMERCIAL BANK 0500601000 $1199.35 COMMUNITY WEST CREDIT UNION 1112002500 $3493.81 COOK, ALFRED 0702801040 $3388.16 CORTESE, ANDREA L 0800900500 $2250.39 CORTESE, CHRIS W 0800900310 $6506.90 CORTESE, CHRIS W 0800900311 $6434.37 CORTESE, LISA 0800401810 $623.25 CORTESE, LISA A 1400100800 $7282.60 CORTESE, LISA ANN 0800900310 $6506.90 CORTESE, lisa ANN 1 0800900311 $6434.37 COTANT, BRIAN S 0812501300 $9608.05 COTANT, DARCY 0812501300 $9608.05 COURSER, BRUCE M 0602606500 $1379.59 CRUMMEL, BARBARA 0701300200 $4187.82 CULVER, BRUCE 1246000200 CULVER, BRUCE D JR $2522.59 1246000200 CULVER, MRS BRUCE D $2522.59 JR 1246000200 CURTIS, SHIRLEY $2522.59 5217000800 CURTIS, VERNON $3409.78 5217000800 DAVIS, GARY $3409.78 0601001510 DAY, DONALD J $2398.59 o 0102500400 DAY, jack a $21'67 146 010^500400 DEGROOTE, SANDRA’ ' $2167.46 0401441300 DEGROOTE, SANDRA L $878.39' DEGROOTE, STEPHEN 0401336900 $706.23 0401441300 $878.39 *•**0 I t • 4 0:':; 1 SK A4 a .30 t •ft • • X *•4-. :io26- * * » • * » lOGOlCi*n casi-s CiPIjl 52143 :50? 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I NAME PARCEL ID AMOUNT ABBOTT, JEFFREY A 1112002500 $3493.81 AIRTIGHT INSULATION LLC 0703300200 $1608.89 ALLEN (TRUST), BETTY J 0906001800 $1187.03 ALLEN, BETTY J 0906001800 $1187.03 ALLEN, KENNETH C 1002244500 $449.67 ALLEN, KENNETH CLAUDE 0101501400 $279.95 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE CO INC •• r • . • X• • . > . •» X » 1 . J i '4 �I I 1^ 'i •k 5' ■4 II. k 1 I 'h •k \’ V ’ s \t ^0 i-, e t ' *' k ’t db'groote. I k X ’h k k^ V k It•» ' ft £ 'Mnvs XS,:< St '^5 § 'y s ' 4s * ' A X X V X xft X 5 k* X 'k XX K ft i k k s XK ^'>5 c I k. k p x*i ’X k« 4, k. t '1 A X V ■ :: ? , X. I V? X X X ft ft K g X' ft X X ^5 X> A> 5ov Q ''ib X X I X $ k5 X lx X *i X “•■'•Si 5b X ►X Ar s X «■ * * X 5. X ’k *< °''i4 o>a =’nt ’Cl Ui X xS' foil k s '"'ing: '> tt.k *x < ? IX % A 9 s. 94$ t «X 1 Of the for 4 •x 7 a* j Of ■ X s % * . X iOV’. a• S&A f X * 'M Or re* *v CL- * s i.-« '^y ’ X > > Cf ar 6 -26 ft ft s 6h *♦ *.e ’a kx J ft Of the «quit Sh w * * < I • t i- V ** *4. 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Armstrong won the 165-pound title by pin, helping the Saxons to the team title at the annual L.H. Lamb Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 * < - 4’* X Wills r k X* *. f Saturday ^(Photo^^^^ wrestling team gets a little crazy at the end of its celebration with the trophy following its victory at the School. The Saxons outscored Caledonia 298-165 at the top of the team standings 2 **x1 X « 4.X' •OOOliiu) » • « • 5^ rt > Xx X' b* ■Wil-. / ^sfivniE » w w* t Brett Bremer X AISSVIIIS 4 Sports Editor Saxon junior Isaac Friddle got a little revenge on his way to a third L.H. Lamb Tournament Championship at Hastings High School Saturday. ' Friddle pinned Forest Hills Eastern junior Dylan Langdon in the championship match, catching him in a headlock after two quick take downs by the Hawks’ 215-pounder. While Friddle went on to win a state medal a year ago, Langdon beat out Friddle 10-8 in their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District semifinal match last February, scoring five takedowns to accumulate his ten points including three in the first minute of that bout. This meeting started in much the same way Saturday, with Langdon taking down Friddle twice in the opening 30 seconds of the match before Friddle took him down and pinned him midway through that opening period. “A pin is a pin, and I’m always proud of it,” Friddle said. “I was kind of standing up. [Langdon] was kind of going for the legs a bit and ended up taking me down. 1 kind of did a fat man roll a little too late, but I was still able to get up.” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said, “I think [Friddle] has given up the first take down in plenty of his matches. He is fine with U. He just keeps wrestling. He doesn’t care.” * The junior state medalist Friddle was pret­ ty impressed with the determination he saw from his teammates throughout the day too. The Saxon Gold team made it three L.H. 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Shults beat out team­ mate Reese Hammond to win the third place match at 175 pounds and Hammond’s “Blue” teammate Tyce Richardson also placed fourth. Preston Humphrey from the “Blue” team was third at 150 pounds. The Hastings team won the tournament with 298 points ahead of Caledonia 165, Otsego 156.5, Ionia 150, Hastings “Blue” 90, Montabella 85.5, Bellevue 83.5, Forest Hills Eastern 75, Oscoda 73, Farwell 61, Caledonia “Purple” 49, Maple Valley 33.5, Kalkaska 19 and Morenci 12. All four Saxon champions pinned every opponent they faced. Sophomore Jackson Burpee was the lone medalist for Maple Valley. He won the 190pound weight class with an 8-2 decision over Montabella’s Jayden Row in the finals. Hokanson pinned Ionia’s Richard Charon 1 minute and 19 seconds into their 106-pound final to win his flight, after taking about the same amount of time to pin Caledonia’s Josh Grace in the semifinal round. Troy just kind of dominated his weight, being there at 106. Not surprising by any Vikings second at Elks tourney in Escanaba Brett Bremer I I I I I r [ F I I I ! 1 Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team earned the runner-up spot at the Elks Wrestling Tournament hosted by Escanaba High School Saturday. Benzie Central tok the day’s championship with 184 points and the Vikings were second in a field of more than 20 teams with 186 points. Gladstone was third with 153 points ahead of Iron Mountain 147.5, Grayling 138.5, Sault Area 130, Escanaba 128.5, Kingsford 94.5, Munising 85 and St. Ignace-LaSalle 85 in the top ten. Vincent Stamm at 120 pounds, Jonathan Krebs at 144 and Joel Simon at 215 pounds all won flight championships for the Vikings. Krebs and Simon remain undefeated on the young season with Krebs now 18-0 and Simon up to 19-0. Stamm improved to 13-2 with his four wins on the day. He took a 12-0 major decision over Benzie Central’s Benjamin Deridder in the cham­ pionship match at 120 pounds. Krebs scored two quick pins and a tech- J I nical fall to get to the 144-pound champi­ onship where he stuck Newberry’s Hayden O’Neil in I minute 13 seconds. Simon had a pair of first period pins before being pushed by Kingsford’s Elzin Rouse in the 215-pound championship, a match the Viking state medalist won 8-7 - handing Rouse his first defeat of the season. The Lakewood team also had Kade Boucher second at 126 pounds, Camden Wright seventh at 132, Bryson Boucher fourth at 138, Chris Webb seventh at 157, Vincent Risk fifth at 165, and Jaden Man­ hart fourth at 285 pounds. The Vikings also had a ‘B’ team com­ peting. Eric Bartlett from that small squad was fifth at 120 pounds and teammate Hudson Goethals placed seventh at 138 pounds. Benzie Central won with 13 wrestlers finishing among the top six in their weight class including flight champions Dalton Geetings at 150 pounds, Michael Pfeiffer at 190, Cage Edingfield at 106 and Dayne Gillson at 113. ••••.^^^ II < .r lSCXT •A ♦Il •* sr?/ X V \. •’ 7 f ♦- V 3(^5^ WT— 4 j I •. k- K ••• » *W Jv .'wF r- I I • 2 - ■-« - Ai p "ft -* > 1 g S'*.J-* 5x < ** - "i jrf 1 xd ? J _ lbI ’fl I k V ■v » 1 L Sir. Hastings junior 215-pounder Isaac Friddle closes in on a pin of Forest Hills Eastern’s Dylan Langdon during the first period of their 215-pound championship at the Saxons' annual L.H. Lamb Tournament. Friddle won the flight for the third straight season Saturday. means, but he is doing a great job right now. He is undefeated right now,” Slaughter said. “He is a hard guy to beat. He dominates every match. He has 21 wins. They’re all by fall. He just kind of tears it up there.” Denton won the 132-pound bracket with a pin of Farwell’s Nathan Buzanowski a minute and a half into the first period of their cham­ pionship match. Denton pinned all three of his opponents on the day :md coach Slaughter has been impressed by his strong season so far. Armstrong needed just 1:14 to pin Otsego’s Alex Raseman in the 165-pound championship. Armstrong is a sophomore who was out his freshman season with an injury. He bumped up a weight to fill that spot for the Saxons Saturday. He was with the team all [last year] as a manager and then he came back this year,” Slaughter said. ‘‘He is a big piece this year. He is our captain this year too - first year at the high school and he is one of our captains. He is a good leader for the team. He works with [Simmet] every day, and Simmet is just a workhorse. He and Simmet are just the hardest workers in the room. They’re always pushing it every day. [Armstrong] has a good attitude and he’s a super coachable kid. He’s a good leader.” Sutfin, a junior, went into the tournament looking for a third straight victory at the Lamb like Friddle. He had two pins on his way to the 144-pound final where he was beat out by Otsego’s Lane Blanchard 6-2. Simmet got to the 150-pound final with a pin and a major decision, but ultimately was bested by Ionia’s Hunter Barker. Smith scored a techni­ cal fall and a major decision to get to the 138-pound championship match, but then fell 7-4 to Ionia’s Carter Castillo. Hastings was set to open the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Harper Creek Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. The Hastings girls are slated to wrestle at Fowlerville in an invitational Friday night and the varsity team goes to the Alma Duals Saturday. Coach Slaughter is happy with how things are coming together. The Saxons have only been beaten twice this season. Hokanson has < 5-’7 x* < > *• ■) L WSU -ir 'W F*’ w*- I X ti 4 2, r z > « I I 1 « I I « I 4 ■ I « I _.^iiir ’■4 f •- '*«W. 3f. t * ’xe V 4L-?i^ I > i,? ■'^ fJ i 3 I A* b f JX ■ i'- d << 5 1 4' I i ■» I I 4^ .. — -- . ~4^. I b ■ The Saxons' Diego Coipel gets ahold of Caledonia's Grady Nelson in the 285-pound consolation final at Hastings High School Saturday. Coipel scored a pin to place third at their weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) settled into his 106 spot after being up a weight class early on and Coipel returned to the line-up at the opposite end (285) to strengthen the squad Saturday. Caledonia took the runner-up trophy at the tournament with just one champion, Cayden Nostrant who took the 175-pound weight' class. He went si.x minutes to score all three of his victories, including a 10-3 decision over Ionia’s Landen Steffen in the champion- ship round. He took a major decision, 12-4, over the Saxons’ Shults in the semifinals fol­ lowing a 5-1 win over Otsego’s Vonte Boyce to start the day. The Fighting Scots had two other guys in the finals, Ethan Berends was second at 120 pounds and Koleson Reeder second at 157. Grace placed third at 106, and James Carrow at 138 pounds, Ben Moss at 144 and Grady Nelson at 285 all placed fourth. 1 -1 b - >* < I 4 I M * * “I « » -------- I — ■ I II / I 7 I �F 4 • I -Q , I Page 10 — Thursday. January 11. 2024 — The Hastings Banner J r W TK gets first win over years FHE in SIX Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team finally clipped its losing streak k VAMITYWIBI against the Forest Hills Eastern Hawks Friday night in Middleville. The Trojans won the first meeting between * the two schools as OK Gold Conference foes back in January of 2017 and then dropped 13 -K. straight to the Hawks before a 48-44 win Friday. Senior guard/forward Kyle VanHaitsma and junior guard Brody Wiersma proved an F outstanding inside-out combo for the Tro­ jans both finishing with 13 points. Sopho­ more forward Trey Hilton chipped in eight I Al < Ml 4^ > • • • points and senior guard lyier Gavette fin­ a •T'-W jru." ished with five. “It feels really good to kind of turn the Delton Kellogg junior Gauge Stampfler celebrates his 100th varsity wrestling victory program around,” said VanHaitsma. “I really after a win in the final bout of his team's dual with Vicksburg at Homer's Jason Caudill like that, just kind of building a legacy for Invitational Saturday. r >■ » these younger guys. It means a lot to know I am leaving with a better record already than « what we’ve had previously. I haven’t won games like this since freshman/sophomore year. It feels really good to turn it around and do it for these younger guys.” The TK boys’ varsity won a total of three game combined the past two seasons, and now has five this winter matching the total ir T from the 2020-21 campaign. The senior VanHaitsma did what he could .a; to lead vocally, even shouting out from the high post time and again to get the offense set even when he wasn’t the one directing things enced wrestlers. .V' Brett Bremer with the ball in his hands, and was a steady "We only have two seniors on the team. Sports Editor presence on the floor when Forest Hills East­ i The rest of the team is underclassmen and I The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team ern was doing its best to try and make things I u went 3-2 in its five duals Saturday at Homer’s think at least seven of the 14 wrestlers in my hectic for the TK offense. line-up are first-year high school wrestlers,” Jason Caudill Invitational. He said he is working himself to be a more Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle VanHaitsma floats a shot up in the lane during his DK junior Gauge Stampfler picked up his Phillips said. “There are five of them who are positive communicator on the floor and is team's OK Gold Conference win over visiting Forest Hills Eastern Friday in Middleville. 100^^ varsity victory during his team’s dual ■freshmen and a couple are sophomores who trying to get his teammates to do the same. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with Vicksburg. That match was one of the just came out this year. So, we’re really I’m just giving them wisdom I wish I had Panther team’s two defeats on the day. Homer young and inexperienced. when I was younger,” VanHaitsma said. also bested the DK team. “That is good and bad. It is good, because Coach Garber thought the bailgame was a Delton Kellogg had wins over Centreville, they are enthusiastic and they make a lot of bit personal for VanHaitsma who was charged k Jackson and a short-handed Galesburg-Au­ progress really fast. They are making a lot of with a technical foul that assisted a Hawks’ gusta team. The Panthers beat the Rams 66-6 progress, but at the same time some of them comeback bid in an FHE win over the Trojans and Jackson 49-30. are wrestling in some pretty tough weight a year ago. In what was the tightest win of the day for classes and are taking some licks.” “He is a captain. That is why he’s a captain, the DK team, the Panthers knocked off CenThe DK team was set to return to South­ I see that in him Tyler [Gavette] and Ethan treville 48-35. western Athletic Conference action at South [Bonnema],” Garber said. “When the storm r? Stampfler had a pin of Hunter Monson in Haven Wednesday night, Jan. 10. The Pan­ gets rough he calms that down, and it was the 132-pound match in the win over Centre­ thers went into that conference quad with a nice today.” AP •z r ville. DK also got pins in that dual from 3-3 record in conference duals so far this Gavette hit a three in the final half minute I A Kayle Mclellan, Griffyn Hannon, Tucker season. DK has wins over Coloma, Watervliet of the first quarter to put TK in front 13-10 Tack, Luke Watson, Michael Bhola and and Fennville so far this winter in the SAC, ' and it was the start of a 9-2 run for TK. The U'liUz ' I A Mitchell Swift. and has been bested by Gobles, Lawton and Trojan defense held the Hawks to just one f AJ Lorenz had a forfeit win for DK at 106 Allegan, field goal in the first six and a half minutes of qja w pounds in that dual. Every flight in the dual \ Coach Phillips expects a tough evening of the second quarter. TK led 28-20 at the half ended in either a forfeit win or a pin. duals at Allegan Jan. 17 when his team takes and had a 37-27 advantage heading into the DK head coach Dan Phillips likes how his on Constantine and Schoolcraft. DK is also fourth quarter. young team is progressing so far, especially slated to be a part of the Jody Tyner Memori­ ' '' " FHE forced a few Trojan turnovers and with some young wrestlers wrestling in tough al Invitational at Wayland Union High School eventually evened the bailgame at 42-42 with middle weight classes against more experiSaturday. 1:45 to go on a triple by senior guard Drew t-2 Patten. Gavette answered with quick charge to the AI basket at the other end for two points. Van­ Haitsma then forced a jump ball on the defen­ i sive end that got the ball back for TK, leading to a bucket by Wiersma on a long pass over the FHE pressure. A steal that led to a lay-up 'i for Wiersma upped TK’s lead back to six points in less than half a minute at 48-42. * n A steal by Ethan Bonnema, who had a fine I night taking care of the basketball for the Trojans himself, finally sealed the win. TK did a great job on the offensive glass in Gavette gets by Forest Hills Eastern senior Ae early going to build its little lead. The Tro­ Brett Bremer mid-court during the Trojans' win over the visiting Hawks in had five to go along with four rebounds. jans needed to be good on the glass to make up Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor Jett Barnum tied Carroll for the team for some shooting woes inside. Garber said his The Hasting varsity boys’ basketball lead in rebounds with six and had four team counted close to 20 missed opportunities fast guys and go make a play. I like plaving team was within three midway through the dence from a six-point loss against a good assists and two steals to go with four near the basket. He was pleased with the way like that. ” second quarter, after a hot start by Parma points. Caledonia team before the break. VanHaitsma, sophomore Lucas Ploeg and Western, but the Panthers extended their The defense looked a lot better, ” Garber Bath was led by 18 points from Remi The TK boys are are now 5-5 overall this sophomore Trey Hilton worked the boards lead in the second half of their Interstate-8 said. “ That ’ s what won that game for us in McGrimmon who hit four three-pointers in season Grand Rapids Catholic Central especially. Hilton stepped up well when called Athletic Conference match-up at Western the end. ” the ballgame. e\ ened the TK boys’ record with a 68-48 win up with Ploeg in some foul trouble. High School. k • 1 -uav f . '^he Trojans had a bit ofa boost in the lane In the loss to Parma Western, which in Middleville Tuesday. The Cougars are now We got physical with them, which is what Friday with Hawk The Panthers finished off a 55-41 win to senior Adam Hardy dropped the Saxon boys to 0-3 so far this 3-3 overall and both teams head into the we have kind of been struggling with in pre­ drop the Hastings boys to 2-6 overall this unavailable to play. VanHaitsma said part of season in the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ weekend 1-1 in the OK Gold Conference. vious games,” VanHaitsma said. “I am glad season Tuesday evening. the idea of getting him into the middle de fenTK is set to visit Ottawa Hills Friday and they put me in the middle now and I can go sively The Saxons got their second victory of ence, Hastings got 25 points and five was to try and slow down Hardy. rebounds from Carroll and nine points then go on the road to take on South Christian grab some rebounds and kick it out to those the season last Wednesday, Jan. 3 a 49-43 Garber said his guys got a shot of confifrom David Giles. Tuesday night, Jan. 16. victory at Bath. Western had three guys in double figures Hastings built a ten-point lead in the first as the Panthers improved to 4-0 in confer­ quarter, saw the Bees rally to get within ence play. Maverick Hammond put in 15 one by the half, and then managed to rally points. Gibson French had 12 points and after the hosts went in front midway front midway Aldan Banett 11. Ben Parrott added nine through the fourth quarter. points and six rebounds. Owen Carroll finished with a game-high The Saxons are home in the 1-8 Friday to 25 points in the win, adding six rebounds, take on Jackson Northwest in game two of tour steals and five deflections. David Jiles a doubleheader with the girls. The Saxons chipped in nine points and Landon Steward are home Tuesday to face Pennfield. 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A 5 I NOTICE TO BIDDERS 7 barrv county road commission S wS M hX “ o I;.' SVh T- '—r I^oad Commission, until iu:30 10:30aA.M. ’ Hastings. MI 49058,until .M. January ' 18,2024 for the foll^ing items ------------------- J or at our web site at www.barrycrc org The Board reserves the right*«“*’*’ best interest of the Commission^^"*^^^ proposals or to waive irregularities in the COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David D. Solmes Chairman Frank M. Fiala Member Jim C. James Member HP Tuc Ayden Wilkes led the way on the scoreboard Ibr the Lions with 28 points and added tour rebounds. Joseph closed the night with 17 points. Wilkes hit four thiee-pointers on the night and Joseph made three. Jake McDonald closed his night with eight points, eight rebounds and four assists The Lions outscored the Spartans '*0-10 in that third quarter to lead 37-35 heading into the fourth quarter. Neither team managed a , ' ivaiii iiiuinigeu lead bigger than live points in that fourth quarter. Maple Valley continued getting the ball into the paint and creating open looks for teammales. Springport was able to battle back and fi, tie the game with 25 seconds left. Maple Valley had a chance at a jump shot with time running out for the win. In overtime Maple Valley took a quick Iwo-point lead when Teegun McDonald hit his brother .lake MeDonahl for an open lay­ up. .Springport was eventually able to hit back <• I & U’\ Ut •l J 41 5 M* J 6 ^IR >r * J ■ f ij? •y- h.; V V I f '• 't f ■I ; » A Spartans rebuild lead in OT against Maple Valley boys Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit, took a two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and had a quick twopoint lead in overtime, but couldn’t fight off Springport in the end Thursday night at Maple Valley High School. The Spartans took a 71-64 Big 8 Confer­ ence win, dropping the Lions to 0-3 in the conference so far this winter. Springport is now 2-1 in conference play and 7-2 overall. Maple Valley falls to 4-5 overall with the loss. Ayden Wilkes and Connor Joseph each hit a pair of three-pointers to get the Lions going in the second half, and coach Ryan Nevins said, “Jake McDonald and Callan Hoefler did a really nice job of penetrating the lane and finding open shooters. We have been really stressing getting paint touches and kicking to open shooters.” I i A’ P .••l I fcM'i ■ l&i f ‘I?:** n < k ik I •a p Z. 5 "7 1 I I t- I • to back three-point shots in a 15 second span to push its lead to six points - a deficit that Maple Valley was not able to overcome. "Every one of the guys really battled on both ends of the tloor," Nevins said. "The second half w as really exciting and we did some great things on the otTensive end. I thought our kids showed great resilience tonight. Coining out in the second and batt Illg to get back in the game. We had our « ll > "f .A H.- rT> '^•1* iv. *« t ij 1 ; IS. I • f S X * J \ 5< > '1 if I UJ. X 'fs M 'x i . ■'> ’'t c f •“"'S'" ‘‘'’‘i that is all we r V can ask for. Dallas lligelmire had ten points in the overtime session to finish with 1 points for Springport. Tneker Wiginton had 11 points in the fourth quarter and closed the night with a team-high 19 points lor the Spartans, .lake Kregel finished with 11 and Braydon Hawes had nine. The Lions are home i tgain tonight, Jan. 11, “'""her Big 8 Conference ballgame ■' V 4 - •J < 'r- V• < «■ 1 k-’’ 'i?' I* ► TT. Li J X % C.' \ 1 ■ '= V 1 % X *X J ij * s,. J 1 X X > I I - - 1 j US' % *$ '<NWi I �Wt »» 5* 1 V I k n. ’ »» ' ;x ■Jr % p ■* X The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 11. 2024 — Page 11 Reinforcements help Vikes hang for a bit '-r- ' »! •'fe i * <• Brett Bremer 'V Sports Editor The Vikings are inching closer to full strength, or at least as full as they’ll get this season. The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team got a strong outing from senior Landon Makley in his return to the line-up and fellow senior Eli Jablonski saw some minutes as the Vikings hosted Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division foe Lansing Sexton Tuesday. Even some reinforcements weren't quite enough agains the J-Dubbs who pulled away in the second half for a 67-55 win. The Vikings chipped away at their deficit a bit in the fourth quarter. Sexton led by as many as 24 points in the fourth. Lakewood is now 1-9 overall this season and 1-4 in the CAAC-White. Sexton moved its record to 5-4, with a 4-0 CAAC-White mark. Lakewood goes on the road to face Lan­ sing Catholic Friday. The Cougars are 1-8 overall this season and also 0-4 in the CAACWhite. Makley had 15 points and nine rebounds for Lakewood. His height and rebounding ability were big to have back, as well as his ability to swat away a shot or two here and there. Junior guard Troy Acker led the Vikings with 24 points as well as four rebounds. Junior guard Logan Faulkner chipped in eight points. The Vikings couldn’t quite match the J-Dubbs’ athleticism, and after a decent first half the Sexton pressure started to wear on the Lakewood guys. Sophomore guard Keyshawn Summerville led Sexton with 18 points. Devon Hodges Smith, a senior guard, had 15 points. Junior Jabrelon Chandler had seven points and senior Joseph Pizzo had eight. «♦ fS. IT' I • w rr > % * i ,V ‘lb '’b .Cl It n t 4 I h *.■ > $ '1 ' 'N - •.e « st * s K , N, s V ' ■< 4 f % ‘t •i bn > li 1 ( i >6r: W, *fe 1 9* I®/’' $ fr b R c "k. 4 I Bl *r~ A i * * % b b: bw I WWI ^7 ■' ^4b J r I < 1 •< >>• > A * f 1 I« Ji x X ■ ■ ■ <? t J » .1^ t'- < ♦J 1 I i I 11 * t . I* **T* t • & I, f f I n f r -*» f -i s V i ♦ ♦ 1' 1 I 1 k', f « ... * 1 b > F 1 •l 4 1 1 Jt ■. 4 r,.y .• e" a?-: f • -b- •• ,51 * • M b I : ISI I ■*. 1' L-V ' I i-bW.. ■r*. I III k I* 4ac f' •»* I 4 Lakewood senior center Landon Makley puts a shot up as he's hit near the rim during the first half against Lansing Sexton Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I A." h4 L... ■ I t 4 •Ife "’bi I 9 I ■ J I : k b4 4 7 fr -r^j I 1 1 •l 11 u dur^o^thrserand'^haTo'f thPk rAAr'wh? ‘he ball to get away from "the pressure Irom LaJ^ng Sexton's Joseph Pizzo' during me second naif of their CAAC-White bailgame at Lakewood High School Tuesday. A pair of threes by Acker and Faulkner had the Vikings rolling early. A put-back by Mak­ ley had the Vikings within 14-12 al the end of the first quarter, and he had four early points in the second quarter to move Lakewood in front 17-16. A 12-4 run with a couple Viking turnovers capped by a three from Sexton’s Markese Murray had the J-Dubbs in front 30-21 as the first half wore down and they went into the break up 32-23. It was solid first half for the Vikings, but Sexton led by at least nine points the rest of the way. Another triple by Acker had the Vikings within nine with 3:23 to go in the third, but the J-Dubbs exploded to close out the quarter up 52-32. The Lakewood boys were also bested 55-35 in a conference bailgame at Portland last Friday. I 'W ’ The Lions put up a score of 194 in round ing was the best I have seen all season. We Pennfleld 540.2, Reading 532.4 and Spring­ one which was surpassed only by the Pewa­ still have some timing issues in spots but we port 528.8. mo-Westphalia girls who had the top overall will continue to work those out.” The Lions will see Springport and Reading score of the meet. The Maple Valley girls went on to add a in their Big 8 Conference competitions this “I thought we did well for our first compe­ score of 129.14 in round two, a mark hurt by season. tition of the new year,” Maple Valley head 24 points of deductions,' and then capped off As we prepare for our league competicoach Sarah Huissen said. “Our meet is the meet with a score of 244.8 in round three. tions we will work our skill timing for all our always a great way to get back into the swing Pewamo-Westphalia, an outstanding D4 skills,” coach Huissen said. “For round three of the things after the Christmas break. I was team, put up a score of 694.74 on the day, we will continue to work timing and confihappy with our round one score . Everyone . finishing ahead of Sturgis 666.32, Way. l^d dence to our pyramid section that we added was very confident on the mat and the open- ' 583.6, Maple ............... . . r . Owosso, 566.2, L Jasf week. W© continue to build endurance in Valley 567.94, Sports Editor The Lions got off to a great start to the new year with a solid round oner performance at their own Maple Valley New "Year Invitation­ al Saturday. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team was second in a group of three Division 4 teams and fourth overall in the field of eight varsity teams competing in the first competition of the new year. ti stags b 19 Brett Bremer -> I A Big round one highlights Lions’ Saturday c r ri that round. The Lions go to Quincy to start the Big 8 season Jan. 15. The Pewamo-Westphalia girls had the top score in each of the three rounds at Maple Valley. The Pirates had a total of 206.2 in round one, 201.44 in round two and then fin­ ished with a score of 287.1 in round three. , Sturgis, a D2 squad, had scores of 192.6 in round one, 1,87.72 in round two and 286 in round three. .. .... «( ■l I »VinHNtf * • t t J to □r~” f . .......... -'I —it.^ I « ' X I '* ■^4Mp5 V I r ji «jj I N 5 * I 4 □ V an A jei r •'1^ k e I -*. • 4i J J Mra»i^ VnLAJBh ;r • V « tr. I r t J- I •5^.* ♦ riRFv^ A X «• b 4 » 1 K J I. I I I A f f I < * r * S’ ■ <* •.♦v W’ 1 H** b I «;S5 'J. I* f A r s T b L ss z - 1 • • * ri > s k> B^:BrwO 4 1?-. ► ■ Id' '’5r#s « ■CAJ s - s I I •: , ’ I .S I L “• I J « p> an* * ? B lis gid pan 0* “ '•i -‘.i A- W-' i r‘^ *, * t .1 \? t s - 4 57 VC* I r ■ P ■ '••Ir *- -•./ f r' 4 '* I., U' .4 i VI Emily Reitz (left) and Sophia Rose (center) perform during round two with the Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team at the Lions' own New Year's Invitational at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 9 J » ■S’ J It''J iLkn «*2T'i I ? ■h 1 I . c?? k ! V' •b , > S' »> .-4 The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team gets its round one routine underway at the start of its New Year's Invitational at Maple Valle High School Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . ' KT- Z^ ; J* -•5' S; r * • 4*’ I'l' *+ *► I! '4*-" .. I 4'- f s*> "I f r ?-i* i ? b r ’(iartiff 4 b' J 2V Lw If? A » < , lit 1 t .. h I s ojnng ll« g^J I 1 . » "w f *b »sr* Saxon girls have a couple The low-scoring first halves Hastings t -J' ( b r -f » Brett Bremer ; 7 ’ <• ■' r •> 1 r ? , I r Cl r •IF K ii f "'I r * . Sd^' •> fr ;xT; ri' r . r< -p “i.’ i(!p Sports Editor The Saxons are still chasing their first win and Friday night might be their toughest task of the season so far. The Hastings varsity girls* basketball team will host Interstate-8 Athletic Conference powerhouse Jackson Northwest Friday. The Mounties are 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the conference. The Mounties started their 3-0 conference run to open the year by knocking off Parma Western by three, and that was a bailgame that Hastings head coach Chase Youngs thought the Panthers could have stolen based on the film. The Saxons got to see how good the Western girls are Tuesday night, falling 50-23 on the road. “They’re strong. They have a big who is a solid big girl. She is a problem on all the film I’ve seen. They shoot well, they drive and they’re coached well, Youngs said of the Panthers. Rachael Hewitt led Hastings with ten points. She was four f six at the free throw line in the first hall, but was held to one bucket in the second half. Coach Youngs said the Panthers’ pressure caused his girls problems, and with his girls not shooting very well in the first half that gave Parma Western a lot of chances to get out and run. He was happy to see Sophia Hamilton and Kali Koning, a pair of juniors, each knock down a three in the second half. Koning is just returning from the . injury and the Saxon squad is happy to have her shooting touch and ball-handling abilities back. The Saxons had just 11 points in the first half against the Panthers. That was more than twice as many as they scored at Aquinas College in a 25-20 loss to Lawton al the 3rd Annual West Michigan I loop Summit. The Saxons had just one point in the opening quar­ ter and five total in the first half. Coach Youngs said his team was surprised a bit by the Blue Devils’ size and athleticism. Koning hit a three in the fourth quarter to put the Saxons ahead by three, but the Saxon coach said his team just couldn’t close out the ballgame. The Blue Devils really focused on keeping Hewitt off the score­ board, and it was Koning’s first game back. Hastings was also without sophomore forward Olivia Friddle on the day. Coach Youngs was pleased with his girls' defense. While his team only scored five points, the Blue Dev­ ils were only up 10-5 al the half. 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Default has been made in the conditions of a mortga^ made by Jackson D. Hasty, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 9,2017 and recorded January 12. 2017 in Uber 4104, Page 805 Ba^y County Records, Michigan, Said mortgage is now held Fifth Third Bank. N.A. as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is daimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($107,682.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of th© mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue ‘ at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 M PM on JANUARY 25,2024. 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Michigan 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foredosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the •person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 26. ^23 Ate No. 23-014446 Arm Name; Orlans PC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Mt 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.14 III (12-28){01-18) 210432 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 18, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas M. Dunham, & Kathleen J. Dunham, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Flagstar Bank, FSB Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: March 23,2001 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 1,2001 Amount daimed due on date of notice: $88,057.04 Description of ttie mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and desenbed as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH^ST SECTION 4, TOWN 4 NORTH SOUTHER^®^ SECTION 4; THENCE 405.0 FEETTOTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Common street address (If any); 1967 E Brown Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325-9627 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). rh'lJ!'® '® foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 6CX),3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the propertv at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage - Holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Att^tion homeowner: If you are a military service member on aebve duty, if your period of artive z3. r P®'^'oa duty 90 days ago. O' or active if you ha^ been ordered to active duty, plea^ contact the for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; December 21 2023 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1517883 (12-21)(O1-11) 210160 than M days ago. or If you have been Z. .he a«orney .or ,he party foreclosing OCT __ folanhnno the to mortgage atJ the telephone niimhAr number stated In this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given nXX^Son 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage wHitw foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or XS at a public ai^ten sal© to the hlgh^ that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a rntvided by the Bany County offices of Ed ward Jones sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Member SIPC Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 :(X) PM. on January 25. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC a STctfCult court in Barry Countje starting promptly at ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is mortqage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing S© htaLt bW at the sate does not automatically entitle encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which th© purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county reqlster of deeds office or a title insurance company, e^r of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Frost and Nancy S. Frost, husband and wife, to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2004 and recorded January 15, 2004 In Instrument Number 1120780 and Loan Modiflcallon Agreement recorded on November 10. 2017. in Instrument Number 2017-011380. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by AmeriHome Mortgage Company. LLC. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($71,162.52). Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them. at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 :(X) PM on JANUARY 25,2024. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. 505 E Grand Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in rdance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the a redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the nxirtgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; December 28,2023 File No. 23-014141 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (12-28)(01-18) may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Andrew Richardson, a single certain age, you can follow a various types of service-oriented to begin collecting payments male Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health work. And if you’ve built an at 62, but your checks will be some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 :(W PM on JANUARY 25, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B:Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 88 degrees 44' 37” East on the North Section line 1709.215 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing Soirth 88 degrees 44' 37" East on the said North Section line 387.115 feet to a point 10 feet West of an existing tree and fence row; thence South 01 Jegi^s 09'41" East parallel to said tree and fence thence North 88 degrees 46' 00" North 0 degrees 18 degrees 387.115 feet to the place of beginning. ^84 Brundage Dr, Delton, Michigan 49046 period shall be 6 months from the sale, unless determined abandoned In §600.3241 a, in which case MCL 600 foreclosure sale, pursuant to to bold responsible foredosuT^^n *^® *h® mortgage lOrBCIOSUrO sale or to ^® thA f^o^gage mnrtnanA holder for damage tn tho K redemption period. Dated: December 28 2023 File No. 23-014274 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 containing considerably bigger if you wait several months’ worth of living until your full retirement age, if you’re expenses, now might be the time which is likely between 66 and forced to retire earlier than you to tap into it You also might need 67, depending on when you were anticipated? Unfortunately, this situation is to start withdrawing funds from bom. If your sudden retirement your IRA and 401(k), though, puts you in a real cash crunch, not that uncommon. About 40% ideally, you’d like to delay this you might have to start taking Situated in of Americans say they have been move as long as possible, as these Barry County, and described as; COMMENCING forced into retirement, according withdrawals may be taxable. payments regardless of your age, but if you have enou^ in ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE OF SECTION to a recent survey from Edward • Health insurance - Health savings, or your spouse’s income Morning Consult, insurance can be a major concern is enough to keep you afloat, SAGER ROAD AND CEDAR CREEK ROAD FOR a research firm. If this were to if you face an unexpectedly early THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST happen to you because ofa layoff, retirement 65, you may want to wait as long as possible so you can get the ON SAID SECTION LINE 500 FEET; THENCE company downsizing or a health you’ll be eligible for Medicare, larger checks. Of course, if your issue, would you be prepared to but what if you haven’t reached retirement comes while you’re maintain your lifestyle today — that age? Through the COBRA still several years away fixxn assigns Date of mortgage: January 28, 2015 Recorded on February 10, 2015, in Document No Foreclosing 2015-001119. any); Loan Lakeview (If Assignee LLC Servicing, Amount claimed to be due al the date hereof: Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 70/100 Dollars ($57,804.70) 1. T2N, Mortgaged premises: R9W, AT THE OF INTERSECTION SOUTH 308 FEET; THENCE EAST 500 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE THENCE ROAD; OF CEDAR NORTHERLY CREEK ALONG THE and other insurance But what happens Jones and CENTERLINE OF CEDAR CREEK ROAD 308 and in the future? FEETTOTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly Everyone’s is situation forced your Once you’re legislation, you might be able to Social Security eligibility, you remain on your employer-based won’t have to make this now-or- health insurance for a while — later decision right away. If The redemption period will be 6 month from the retirement happened a typically 18 months after your Being forced to retire before date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL short time before you actually job ends. However, COBRA is 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period expected to retire, you might expensive: If you’re qualified, you planned can certainly be challenging. But by looking not need to take any steps at all. you might have to pay the entire But if it was a matter of a year or premium for coverage, up to you, in terms of finances and more, you may need to look into 102% of the cost of the plan, health insurance, you may well the following areas: according to ±e U.S. Department find choices that can help you will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 the at options available 3 f 4^ a * of Labor. If you’re married, you A minimize the disruption to your be held responsible to the person who buys the a sudden, unexpected loss of might be able to get on your property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the employment will affect your spouse’s health insurance, but if mortgage holder for damaging the property during cash flow. And if yours was the this option isn’t available, you This article yvas written by the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If only source of income for your could Marketplace Edward Jones for use by your household, the situation could plan by visiting the healthcare, local Edward Jones Financial be especially concerning. Still, gov website. Advisor. you may well have >? ' life. Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1518275 {12-21)(01-11) 210354 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 15. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and tender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Click N’ Close, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 27,2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 3,2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $200,937.07 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated '■* .r.. explore a • Social Security ~ A forced options that can help. You might find a early retirement could affect your part-time job, for one thing — decision on when to start taking $ ^ieP^ w « f Th' i * aT Edward Jones, Member SIPC -* > yb iSSS i !:• ^5* s* * ♦r'f* > * • Ci.' <« -4 -vSTATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29689-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sheri Lee Armintrout. Date of birth: July 18.1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sheri Lee Armintrout, died August 22, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Teresa Schuiteboet, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 01/03/2024 • Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Teresa Schuiteboer 6742 Island Avenue Delton, Michigan 49046 269-623-3051 Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting January 8, 2024 ••A < > - .r :-r* ■ t .K «3 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Contract with IT Solutions Early voting weekend pay Williams & Works fee Board of Review alternate member Dust control contract Adjourned at 7:23 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck. Supervisor » 19W girls have 4 finalized for college volley I I I * ’'®w»aaas„p 211097 1 a >- r III fc. I { t % J f» 210920 w < in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and m described as: Lot 106, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to 9 the plat thereof as recorded in Lilwr 6 of Plats, Page 66. r« » ■ir 1 Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 601 View Pointe Dr, f V Middleville, Ml 49333-9367 I «ICSi 4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL ’Won r I •x . 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600,3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service it t member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number a stated in this notice. This notice Is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 11.2024 Trott Law, P.C. * ’•1 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1519199 (01-11)(02-01) 210888 I I Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jessica Rodriguez, an unmamied person and Jordan Slewart, an unmarried «- iff -5^ Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington a * . f r of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number F! V to • Cash flow - Obviously, 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active I .* different. only t"* » known as 1475 W Sager Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 stated in this notice. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty. If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the nditions of a mortgage made by Eric L Brundage, Melinda L Brundage, to Fifth Third Mortgage, Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 20. 2014 and recorded March 26, 2014 in Instrument Number 2014-002384 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Slxty-Slx Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 27/100 Dollars ($166,980.27). Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or ftind emergency I 3 . factors. duty, please contact the attorney for the party 210424 * Social Security. You’re eligible your period of active duty has concluded less than Road, ► many employers hire seniors for nominee for lender and lender's successors and OL Wendi Stratton CFra Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 When you plan to retire at a you are a military service member on active duty, if Beaver y. How would you handle forced early retirement? automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear % PM on JANUARY 25.2024. The amount due on the «• 7 > Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not I?.* I judicature act of 1961,1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212. member on in this notice. Nolic© of foreclosure by advertlsemenl. Notice is g^ under section 3212 of ihe revised Judicature act of 196I. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, Ihat the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged some part of them, at a public auction sate *0 bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 w PM on ' JANUARY 25,2024. The amount duo on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. 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I I I . . < .1 ■n i 1 w I TK grad helps boost DU women to top of AH BA off 9 6 « graduate Carly Snyder (top left) and her Davenport University Womens bowling teammates. Kasey Eaton, coach Mick Eaton, Karine Bouchard, les, Kadence Bottrall and Bella Harnish celebrate their victory at the Warhawk Open in Addison, III,, the first weekend in December. The Panthers are current^ at the top of the American Heartland Bowling Association standings as they head into the 2024 portion of the schedule. h' "Ji <*3 t I I » ; •x- Brett Bremer 'r / H imi i I < I :agfg^;‘\ '****—-^ * * J ' '"aM *ff* - '------- --------- -. -•1 r___ - V Visitors to the Yankee Springs Recreation Area at Gun Lake and other state parks 3^ound Michigan will see their yearly Recreation Passport fee move up from $13 to $14 in 2024. It is a fee hike required by law based on a few economic factors. The Recreation Passport provides yearround vehicle access to 103 Michigan state parks and recreation areas, 1,300-pIus state-managed boating access sites, 140 state forest campgrounds, and parking at thou­ sands of miles of trails and other outdoor spaces, while helping protect the state’s natu­ ral resources for future generations. Even at $14, the new resident Recreation Passport fee is more than 40% lower than the $24 people routinely paid in 2010 for the state parks window sticker — the program that the Recreation Passport replaced. Compared against the cost of annual state park passes in other states - Indiana ($50), Minnesota ($35), New Yori^^tJ^OJ anT/Wisconsin ($28), for oesrf -n ynbhoq .m —*-^a' ‘ >^XJ * r>-I-l rri '*' -,»o 1*’ •*1 example - Olson said Michigan’s Recreation Passport is an undeniable bargain he hopes even more people will discover. During the last few years, we saw just how much people relied on Michigan’s state parks and recreation system to provide safe, welcoming, beautiful outdoor spaces where they could meet up with family and friends, get fresh air and connect with nature,” he said. That’s exactly what the Recreation Pass­ port gives you, every day.” Those interested can learn more about the Recreation Passport - what it costs, associat­ ed fees, how to get it, what it supports and where it can take you and what it supports at M ichigan.gov/RecreationPassport. 4b k I 0 T^v«aa» a Z>J 1 7/.i J 7 f' « I L I< u I ._L- \ ra! < Sports Editor It was an outstanding 2023 portion of the 2023-24 schedule for the Davenport Univer­ sity Women’s Bowling Team aided in part by junior Carly Snyder, a Thomapple Kellogg High School alumnus. Snyder and the Panthers won three of the four American Heartland Bowling Associa­ tion competitions during the 2023 portion of the schedule and lead second-place Notre Dame 54-42 at the top of the 21-team Wom­ en’s standings. There are just two conference competitions remaining, the fifth tournament of the season at Thunderbowl Lanes in Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 20 and the AHBA Conference Champi­ onship tournament at Monroe Sports Center in Monroe, Mich., Jan. 28. The tournament in Fort Wayne later this month will include five team games and 12 Baker games. Snyder, a junior, qualified for the United States Bowling Congress’ Intercollegiate Sin­ gles Championships as the end of her sopho­ more season in 2023 and finished 16^" in qualifying at South Point Bowling Plaza in k HSOK M f T J J, I I iWl ’!A iI>K I *1 ill y IJ: f A r i \ v< f V JM •a'' 4 kJ,.; Maradith O’Gorman heading to Michigan State University. Aubrey has since moved on to join the Louisiana State University Women’s Beach Volleyball program. i t I if-- w S 'IB I / fl 9 'J I '■ T * > . : ’V . •«V| ' « r. X I. I 4 J r r s i: J 1' t'«VF ’V» ‘ V J i 1 1 I i d -|3.- -dt Io srse n ir b S• • isbnu nevrp Eagle boys fall a second time against Warriors, now 6-2 The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team extended its win-streak to six games, moving to with a 58-46 win over the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) Friday evening, but the Eagles had that streak snapped Monday with a 67-64 loss against the Wyoming Warriors The Eagles closed the bailgame with a 16-6 run in the fourth quarter Friday against WMAES after leading by just two heading into that final period. Isaiah Lamphere had a team-high 25 points to lead the Eagles knocking down four three-pointers. He also tallied a team-high four assists and five steals. Noah Lilley added 16 points and six rebounds for the Eagles. Gideon Heyboer had a team-high 13 rebounds to go with eight points. The Wyoming Warriors are the only team to defeat the 6-2 Eagles so far this season. Il was a back and forth ballgame Monday. The Eagles led 34-28 at the half, but the War­ riors went on a 22-17 surge in the third quar­ ter to get within one and then pulled ahead in the fourth quarter. Lamphere had 23 points and Lilley 18 in the loss. Heyboer had seven points and 11 rebounds and Keygan Robinson added seven points and eight boards as well as three assists and three steals. Lamphere had three steals and three assists too. Lilley finished with seven rebounds. Jordan Stolz added nine points and a team-high five assists in the loss. Last Friday’s win over WMAES was the second in two nights for the Eagles. They defeated Holland Calvary 59-37 Thursday evening. Lamphere put in 20 points in that one. Lil­ ley had 12 and Heyboer ten. Lilley and Rob­ inson tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight each. Lamphere had four assists and eight steals. Robinson added seven steals. 5f! Lakewood seniors Alivia Everitt (left) and Carley Piercefield (right) celebrate signing their National Letters of Intent to play college volleyball with high school head coach Cameron Rowland at Lakewood High School in November. Everitt has plans to join the Rochester University Women's Volleyball Program and Piercefield will play with the Western Michigan University Broncos. Cross was a team captain and she worked hard to set the team expectation al a very high level. The Pioneers reached those heights, finish­ ing as the NJCAA Division HI National Run­ ners-up. Teammates Rhianna Schermerhorn and Macy Kammer were named first team All-American as well, and fellow team cap­ tain Alexis Martinez earned a spot on the All-American second team. Schermerhorn led NJCAA Division Hl with 28 goals and 61 total points. Kammer had 21 goals and five assists on the year. A defender, Martinez capped her year with two goals and 11 assists while playing a big part in helping Cross and the Pioneers earn those 20 shut outs. .,jL1 b fa :•? gan University makes it three members of that 2020 Lakew'ood state finalist squad to have signed to play Division 1 volleyball following sisters Aubrey O’Gorman and ■-.ri'-jjii,-.—, Las Vegas, Nevada, last April. She won her first two rounds in match-play before falling to the eventual National Cham­ pion, Wichita State’s Paige Wagner, in the third round. Snyder’s teammate Karine Bouchard also qualified for the ISC and was ninth in qualifying before falling in the first round of match play. Snyder and Bouchard helped the Panthers cap off a strong 2023 w ith a win at the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Warhawk Open in Addison, II., December 2-3, where teammate Kasey Eaton was named to the all-toumamenl team with a top five individual finish. Eaton was fourth, Bouchard eighth and Snyder placed 55*^ in a field of over 150 different scorers. The DU women knocked off St. Ambrose University in three games (214-209, 178202, 204-185) to win the tournament team championship. The DU women also placed eighth out of 32 teams at the Glenn Carlson Invitational and third out of 33 teams at the Vegas Colle­ giate Shootout in December. The Panthers head back to Addison, III, for the Kegel-ISBPA Midwest Collegiate Classic -.next weekend, Jan. 13-14. p t Thornapple Kellogg alumnus Tristen Cross was one of four members of the Delta College Women's Soccer team to receive 2023 NJCAA Division III AllAmerican honors in December. Cross had 20 shut outs in goal for the Pioneers. Apple Street Law Office welcomes Kris Murphy to firm Kris first began working for Apple Street Law Office in 2021 as a Summer Intern, and continued to work for our office throughout Law School. Kris joined Apple Street Law Office as an Associate in the Fall of 2023. Kris graduated from Northwood University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a focus in Finance and Marketing in 2016. It was at Northwood University that Kris developed a passion for the Law. While at Northwood, Kris competed for the University’s Mock Trial program, leading the program as President while earning numerous Outstanding Attorney Awards and competing on a team that finished in the Top 10 at the National Championship Tournament. Kris has continued to work in Mock Trial, coaching at both the Collegiate and High School level. Kris went on to earn a Full Tuition scholarship to attend the Michigan Slate University College of Law. There, Kris developed a deeper understanding of several different areas of Law, but took several classes in Criminal and Family Law as his interests in those areas expanded. Kris graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law with a Juris Doctorate in the Spring of 2023. Kris has remained dedicated to helping the people of Hastings here at Apple Street Law Office. Kris continued working as a Law Clerk throughout law school. getting c X t re m e Iy P valuable hands- L । on experience meeting with clients, drafting documents , preparing for hearings, and more. While studying for the Bar Exam, Kris continued working for Apple Street l^w Office while studying at night and on weekends. Kris passed the July 2023 Bar Exam and began working as an Associate as soon as he could. Kris is from Grand Rapids and is a lifelong Michigander. When he is not working for the people of Hastings, he enjoys watching football and basketball, going to the movies, taking hikes in the Michigan wilderness, and cooking. Kris cares deeply about his clients and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. Call our office today to schedule a FREE consultation with Kris’ You can also email Kris at kris.f.murphy@applestreetlawQffice.com R k S •t 1 r» I 1 V fI .V -t i • ’•f / Thomapple Kellogg alumnus Tristen Cross is one of four players from the Delta College Women’s Soccer Team have earned NJCAA Division 111 All-American honors for their performance during the 2023 season. Cross earned 1st Team All-American hon­ ors as being the premier keeper in the nation with a NJCAA Division 111 record-setting 20 shutouts. She had a number of spectacular saves to give her the nation’s top goals against average of 0,21 GAA. Her athleticism and tactical knowledge of proper positioning made her extremely difTicult to beat. She only gave up five goals in the 24 games she started and played. She also was a top keeper in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association and earned Sec­ ond Team MCCAA honors. 4 • M First team All-American honor for Cross at Delta » V \ <«« • I 1 L f 1 V- ■ h' r* •:4 Brett Bremer A22S3dlDby 5 <•€ ft Lakewood girls have plans finalized for college volleyball Sports Editor Their senior varsity season ended sooner than they would have hoped, but there is a lot of volleyball ahead for Lakewood teammates Carley Piercefield and Alivia Everitt. Piercefield, a four-time all-state honoree who was first team all-state in each of her final three varsity seasons and a Miss Volley­ ball Finalist in the state of Michigan this year, signed her National Letter of Intent in November to join the Western Michigan Uni­ versity Women’s Volleyball program. She was joined on signing day at Lake­ wood High School by Everitt who signed on with the Rochester University Women’s Vol­ leyball program. Everitt was named third team all-state this winter. During the past four seasons the Vikings won four conference titles, three district championships, three regional titles, reached the MHSAA Division 2 Final in 2020 and the state semifinal in 2021. Piercefield had 693 digs, 50 aces and 107 assists in her senior season while being per­ fect on the serve receive 72 percent of the time. She finished off her four varsity sea­ sons with more than 2,700 digs. Everitt closed her senior season with 376 kills with a.419 kill efficiency, 91 digs and 52 blocks. Piercefield signing with Western Michi- I <41 9: T OustKrtTDicDdh:] A^ed aI723 pm 1 r> I r? -sag h oe bw ta-red Terr; *?s£ personal .T ■ ar re 73022 tart a 206 X' i£ 5x I* 43056 a«3 the SMbf jnzs 30«s?s^ »?r 4 rm afer the Dettr^toi,Cbt !»5C»;5r: Michigan residents will pay $14 for the Recreation Passport now that the calendar has flipped to 2024 — a dollar more for a year’s worth of vehicle access to sute parks and recreation areas and a host of other state-managed outdoor destinations. The moderate fee change is the result of a statutory provision that ensures Recreation Passport funding keeps pace with the econo­ my. Basically, the law says that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources does not determine the cost of the Recreation Passport; instead, adjustments are based on the Detroit Consumer Price Index, as determined by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the resident Recre­ ation Passport vehicle fee increases from $13 to $14, while the cost for motorcycles will not change. The Recreation Passport is valid for 12 months when purchased at time of license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Although some residents have already received their registration renewal notices (reflecting the old fee), the new rate takes effect Jan. I for all in-person and online transactions. There’s a $5 convenience fee (except for Belle Isle Park) when the Recreation Passport is not purchased at the time of license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State, and is instead purchased at a state park or recreation area. The nonresident Recreation Passport fee annual pass also will increase slightly, from $39 to $40, but the nonresident daily pass will stay at $I 1. The monies generated by the Recreation Passport go into a restricted fund that sup­ ports state park infrastructure and operations, a local grant program for community recre­ ation agencies, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized pathways and trails, cultural and historic resource restoration, and market­ ing and promotion. DNR Parks and Recreation Chief Ron Olson said that at just over a dollar per month, the Passport remains a great deal that delivers. “Michigan’s state park system is largely self-supporting, with the Recreation Passport playing a key role,” Olson said. “Approxi­ mately 97% of state parks funding is generat­ ed by user fees, including the Recreation Passport, and royalty revenues. Just 3% comes from Michigan’s General Fund tax dollars.” mq 00:3 Is benoqo onilp' wh wetetitay 4 Worts fee The oem Sheri Rec. Passport will cost park-goers $1 more The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 11, 2024 — Page 13 ) �r* *1* The Hastings Banner I HO.. Page Thursday, January January 11. 11, 2024 Page 14 14 —Thursday. — _ TK streak hits seven before first defeat 'X I* ♦ i •T^V , ■■.'St t f r» , I ♦ ' Wl 4 •i'-i • r 54 t r* 4 • *»<**• rir* . -****•'•*' * ! * d 1 4 a c. •I < •h — • W»‘** y A >« I 4 *1* p5 : • ’-T V J J ■ ;/• . 4 F *« • r*". t 1. I a 4 / * tT T •* .> i; I J 9 fi 3 ..V..* I ..1 : « I I A* I t S' A I I j ■■ M I • Thornapple Kellogg's Emma Geukes (32), Tealy Cross (22) and Lydia Schilthroat (2) are greeted at the sideline by Eva Corson (20) and their teammates at the end of a 52-37 win over Forest Hills Eastern in the OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) f The TK ladies led by 15 points at the half, saw their lead whittled down to three points in the second half as the Hawks momentarily found their outside shooting touch, and then pushed their lead back up to 15 by the end of the evening. Junior guard Lydia Schilthroat attacked the basket for nine points for TK and junior guard Emma Geukes finished with eight points. The defense of freshman Reece Ritsema and sophomore McKenna Hoebeke was key in the paint in the second half against FHE junior center Lily Gleason, who led her team with 14 points. Gleason scored in the paint early in the fourth quarter to cut the TK lead to 38-35, but TK answered with a three from Geukes and the two Trojan underclassmen worked to keep a body on Gleason the rest of the night in a diamond-and-one defense. “Reece, as a freshman, did a fantastic job,” coach James said, "and so did McKenna Hoe­ beke. I was just trying to keep them fresh and keep them clean. I know that Gleason is a very physical player, and we were going to have to play clean and not let that get in our head ” In In the the end, end, the the TK TK coach coach was very impressed with her girls’ poise and performance there in the paint. Senior point guard Hannah Bhatnagar and senior forward Catherine Doherty each drilled two threes in the third quarter to spark the Hawks’ comeback, after FHE didn’t hit a shot more than three feet from the basket, other than a free throw, in the entire first half. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sophomore guard Tealy Cross bellowed three words as the Trojans walked, and maybe skipped a little, back to their bench following their OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville Friday night. , . “Seven and O!” The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team kept its undefeated streak to start the 2023-24 season rolling with a 52-37 win over visiting Forest Hills Eastern - a least for one more night. Grand Rapids Catholic Cen• tral handed the TK ladies their first defeat of the season in Grand Rapids Tuesday, where the Cougars took a 55-36 win. Cross hit a three-pointer with 3:19 to go in the first quarter in Friday’s contest with Forest Hills Eastern to put the TK ladies in front 7-4 over the Hawks, and then used her speed in transition and occasionally in the half-court sets to finish with a game-high 21 points. She is so fast, and she is smart. She communicates through. She is a very good leader, TK head coach Brandi James said of Cross. “She understands what I am asking her ■ to do, and her basketball IQ is very high. She makes good decisions. She’ll miss a couple bunnies because she is going too fast, and things like that, but she doesn’t get in her own head. She is mentally tough and she knows what I am asking. She knows what I am ask­ ing not only of her, but of other people. She is a good vocal leader to kind of hold her teammates accountable.” “They didn’t really take many threes in the first half. I knew that [Doherty] and [Bhat­ nagar] were their shooters,” James said. “We still talked about them at halftime and said that they could get hot. I’ve played against them for years, and that little point guard she’s left-handed, I knew she could, but she wasn’t. We were focused on Gleason ... she was just getting too much work down at the basket, but we just had to protect the paint, know where she is at, communicate it through, but don’t give her too much attention. Con­ test, but don’t over-extend to those threes. Obviously, in that second half they made some, but we weathered that storm. That per­ centage that they were shooting them couldn’t stay where it was.” Brett Bremer Sports Editor The effort came from everyone from senior centers Alivia Benedict and Cadence Poll to guard Autumn Williams. The Vikings got after it on the glass. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team extended a 16-point halftime lead with a 16-5 run in the third quarter against visit­ ing Lansing Sexton Tuesday night, and went on to a 56-22 win over the J-Dubbs. It was a good bounce back in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division for the Vikings who fell 46-17 at Portland Friday for their first conference defeat. The Vikings are currently 3-1 in conference play with a match-up against the Lansing Catho­ lic Cougars on the road Friday night. Lan­ sing Catholic is off to a 3-0 start in the CAAC-White. Poll said she and her teammates still have some kinks to work out, but they are doing a better job of working together as a team as the season progresses. Everitt went back up with an offensive rebound to score the first points of the sec­ ond half 14 seconds in and the Vikings got their first eight points of the second half on second-chance opportunities. BRET MICHAELS PARTI-GRAS 4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 1 ELTON JOHN / BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 I love THE9O'S tour FRIDAY. MARCH 8 Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. GET YOUR Thornapple Kellogg's Reece Ritsema (right) an(J McKenna Hoebeke (left) team up to pester Forest Hills Eastern junior center Lily Gleason in the paint during the first half of their OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans’ pressure defense created turn­ overs throughout the night and the TK ladies more than matched the Hawks’ physicality. While the Trojans are undefeated, the 0-7 Hawks are still working for their first win of the season. The Catholic Central Cougars got off to a 2-4 start to the season in December, but three of those losses were against teams ranked in the top five in the state in Division 2 in the first BCAM rankings of the season (Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, Chelsea and firekeepers 11 * f I**" •• .7 < ) 1 I <1 V.3I « Ji *w I 4 I Air-’ "k .I .1, I ■ e*--- |WIF^ I r -r , 1 4 z I. 9 11 caiic 1-94 toExit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Must be 21 Of older. Tickets based I % I •AtTLI 1 % f Vi^r^oN- ■'fill F West Catholic) and the fourth was against a 5-1 East Kentwood team. The win over TK Tuesday moves the Cou­ gars’ to 2-0 in the OK Gold. They opened conference play with a 50-40 win at South Christian last Friday. The TK girls will be back at home for their next four ballgames, a string that starts with Ottawa Hills coming to Middleville Friday and South Christian visiting TK Tuesday night, Jan. 16. Vikings move to 3-1 in league by beating Sexton THE HOTTEST STARS # r *• Battle Creek, Ml 49014 •F\^* ”* J I on availability. Schedule subject to change. It •XV « .V • fI. • .*4 I 'A K J’ BC VETERINARY SERVICE f IMr/y County. .\]l t • Large Animal Reproduction • Commercial, Show & Hobby Farms 4 4-H Projects 1 Lj I (269) 378-8622 ► 4 9 SPECIAI.IZING tN: L Lakewood senior center Alivia Everitt goes over Sexton's Monique Perkins (32) and Invy Stitt-Burton for a shot in the paint during the second half Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo bv Brett Bremer) bcveterinary8ervice@gmail.com I • Lakewood's Mariana Grant (left) and Autumn Williams (right) put some oressure on Sexton guard Deja Delgado at the top of the key durinq their CAAC ■White match-up at Lakewood High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Marti Mayack, DVM for all your Veteri nnary and Pharmaceutical needs. Serving Barry County. Willi Poll said it was tough to get shots to fall inside, leading to the rebound opportunities and then second chance points, partly because things were a bit physical in the paint. We have been working on boxing out a lot at practice, so that's good,” Poll added. We’re always telling each other to box out, and she said coaches Kelly Meints and Brie Guiles do a good job of getting the girls to focus on that with little things here and there at practice. Defense led to offense here and there for the Vikings too as they successfully threw some extended pressure at the J-Dubbs. We have been working on our half-court press, which we kind of ended up playing as a full-court press a little bit, but we have been working on that in practice and today was a good day to get it put in and practice with it.” Poll said. Poll led Lakewood with 16 points. Senior Joee Harton finished with 12 r . J ., -- points and Event! had 11. Audrey Hillard battled foul trouble bm finished with five points and freshman Mariana nojuuia Grant urani had nao five tive too. Elizabeth Markwart chipped in four points for the Vikings. Lakewood is now 5-3 overall on the sea­ son Sexton falls to 1-5 overall with the loss and 0-3 in the CAAC-White. Sex^n was led by 12 points from Deja Delgado and six from Ralena Jackson. Points were tough to come by Friday against Portland as the Vikings were held to 12 points through three quarters. The Raid­ ers led 42-12 after three quarters The . ..V Raiders txutuvn had Urtu a d balanced oaianced attack led bv eight points from Lilly Thelen. Paige Spedoske had seven points. Poll led all scorers with ten points going 6-of-8 at the free throw line. f I 4 ! .1 t 1 - V -. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-01-18.pdf b2f4eda15328b1692b239352c0e8b752 PDF Text Text O'- Hastings school board honors Larrv Baum A tax-conscious approach to a new jail ».■ •- T I «. A r J:/ * ». Apt ♦ k ■? Ir? r /r p I I . 1 if. «■ 't I £ See story on page 3 c ptige 4 JATi.' 4 r). itacudas win fir^t dual in home pool . .4 I 1 I X r< < <*’1 See Storsi nnao 1 7 •*< Kp* 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 - • O ...... ............................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ iilln"' CAR- RT LOT**C OOb Richard Hemerting 42lNTaneeDr Hastings Mi 49055-1 ANNER* C005 > 9.25.00 AM VOLUME 170. No. 3 Thursday, January 18, 2024 PRICE $1.50 -> - I I I i •• st; « 1 I k'. > .PfA J K Uljjj I t Severe winter storm cripples Barry County, West Michigan 2 I i* \ ♦ W" I * « I- J 1 JI *kl« I ? k I p I p I ... VE I* .. .. €t- \ 4 ed^^**-* c Banner Staff After a mild beginning to winter that was was mostly devoid of snow, Mother Nature made up for lost time. In a big way. A prolonged winter storm walloped Barry County, and a wide majority of the rest of the state, over the weekend and into this week. Barreling into the area on Friday after­ noon, this storm brought with it just about every facet of a classic and severe winter storm — from heavy snow accumulations and sub-arctic wind chills to widespread power outages and school closures. According to climatological data collected by a National Weather Service location in Hastings, the immediate area received about lO inches of snow over 48 hours of the storm, which was about in the middle of what other areas of West Michigan saw. Almost all of that snow - a wet, heavy variety - fell on Friday and Saturday before frigid temperatures moved in and hovered over Barry County for most of the week. The frigid weather forced the closure of all area A > 1 1 ** It it <« 4 ,f s > t T S * . ' ■ X *' ?*** r 4-“ • f IT •A 9? I f w '>Hn J* — ■Ml.- Ji Mf kib 4> » . I s* . . » . O.A .+. f t vet:'- 4 ■* • r I Is- \ . M. t •1 w 4 * •! 1 I I 1 <2; * t « a*< 4 A city worker clears snow from roadside parking spots along State Street in Hastings on Tuesday morninq A recent winter storm dumped about 10 inches of snow on the Hastings area and beyond. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) I County board to create personnel human services committee >< k r e See PERSONNEL, page 2 *5 ' ■ ^p i r: K * I •*■ • a. 4 I, bk k • ii' 'IL I 4C 4 — -A" . I Members of the Barry County Committee of the Whole on Tuesday morning dis­ cussed the formation of a new, standing committee that would focus on finding and vetting qualified candidates for vacant roles in county government and on various department boards. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) New transit director spreads message of department’s more robust offering of services New Barry County Transit Director Mary Bassett speaks in front of the coun­ ty's Committee of the Whole during its meeting on Tuesday morning. (Photo by fc- Jayson Bussa) Jayson Bussa Editor When Mary Bassett started working at Barry County Transit 14 years ago, it looked very different. We were only going certain places on certain days,” said Bassett. Bassett’s role in the department was also much different. Back then, she was a driver. She has since risen the ranks to work in dis­ patch, became the operations supervisor and now she is Barry County Transit’s new director. She appeared in front of the county’s Committee of the Whole on Tuesday morning to give a glimpse of her vision for the depart­ ment while asking commissioners to sign off on Transit s fiscal year 2025 resolution of intent to apply for state financial assistance. Bassett was appointed by the Barry County Transit board in September to take over for outgoing director Bill Voigt. In her nearly decade-and-a-half of service with Transit, she has seen the department evolve into what it is today. In fact, she pre­ sented numbers that quantified how extensive Transit’s operations have become. In 2023, the department provided 64,789 rides, which was 2,500 more than the year before. Of those ride^j 11,341 -were for seniors, which Bassett said was encouraging because she wants her department to do its part to mobilize the growing senior popula­ tion in Barry County. Transit averaged 3.5 riders an hour last year, which was also an increase, and boasted a 93.7 percent on-time rate. Also in 2023, Transit logged 338,832 miles and Bassett said that the goal for next year is to become more efficient by driving down those miles while increasing passengers at the same time. Currently, Barry County Transit offers 12 routes daily and just received two new 16-passenger buses that can commanded by Jayson Bussa Editor Leaders at the Village of Vermontville unearthed a long-persisting error in its bud­ get and have already taken action to fix it. But, correcting it will have a significant impact on the finances of the small village. Village President Gary Goris and Clerk Becky Austin spoke with The Banner about an error that emerged with the village’s L-4029 form, paperwork on which villages and townships set tax rates. The village’s leadership, along with its outside financial and legal counsel, don’t know exactly when the initial enor occurred - Austin said she has traced it back as far as 1966. (The L-4029 form) is recorded at the county and it tells everyone in the State of Michigan how many mills you are txxing and what you’re going to use it for," Austin explained. Austin said that, somewhere between 1966 and 1978, the village’s L-4029 was filled out with the amount of 17.5 mills for operating expenses. That was eventually reduced by the Headlee Amendment and currently sits at 13.4 mills. Headlee requires a local unit of government to reduce its millage when annual growth on existing property is greater than the rate of inflation. However, Michigan’s General Law Vil­ lage Act (which Vermontville operates under) states that a village cannot collect more than 12.5 mills for operations. On paper, Vermontville has violated that with its 13.4 mills. But, Austin and Goris, with confirma­ tion from the village’s attorney, assured that no one in the village has been over­ taxed over that time period. The error was on the budget - all taxes were legally col­ lected, but just not allocated correctly. Of the original 17.5 mills collected for operating expenses, five of those were sup­ posed to be for roads but they were not See DIRECTOR, page 3 / (> I I p w— 1 ! ■< ■ 1^1 1 . L , » s; I See VERMONTVILLE, page 3 — Gary Goris, President, Village of Vermontville Sil t allocated that way. The money went to the general fund instead, which is why the vil­ lage often encountered a surplus in its general fund. “There was always an excess of money (in the general fund),” Goris said. “We all knew that there was excess money in the general fund and our street fiini were always low.” In fact, dealing with a depleted road fund was ultimately how the local govern­ ment encountered the problem. Goris said that the board was considering a one-year millage on streets to fund a major upcom­ ing resurfacing project on Main Street. While looking into it, the village’s finan­ cial advisor spotted the issue. The board acted immediately and now will have plenty of money for the road project but is bracing for a significant hit to the general fund. That was a gut punch ” said Goris, who added that the village could have addressed the inaccuracy in the 2025 bud­ get, but instead wanted to take immediate action. “In a small town, $60,000 is a huge amount.” The village board approved the 2024 budget on Oct. 19, but only one week later, discovered the issue with the millages. The board has since rewritten the budget to reflect the change. The appropriate mills have been allocated to streets. Allocating the money to the streets brings the operating millage of Vermont­ ville down to 9,598 mills, well within the allowed amount. The road millage was boosted to 3.8391. “What we did is we contacted our attor­ ney,” Austin said. “We worked through this whole process of where did this go wrong, how long has it been wrong and what can we do? We can't identify exactly when it happened, we can’t identify why no one “That was a gut punch. In a small town, $60,000 is a huge amount.” I , < I See WINTER STORM, page 2 Vermontville leaders correct longstanding budget error; general fund takes significant hit ! Jayson Bussa Editor Members of the county board plan to form a committee that will be tasked with recruit­ ing, interviewing and vetting potential county employees and department board members, among other responsibilities. After seeing the departure of some long­ time employees and elected officials, with more on the way, board members said they hoped this avenue would allow it to dig deep­ er into the county’s human resources needs. The board is looking to establish what will be called the Personnel and Human Services Committee. During Tuesday morning's Com­ mittee of the Whole meeting, commissioners nailed down some, but not all, of the details associated with the new committee. “This gives us an opportunity to look more granularly at situations in the county with hiring and with the people we appoint on boards,” Chairman Dave Jackson said. “Just a number of different things.” schools on Friday and every day to open this week, as well. The winter storm made for a very busy weekend and the first part of the week for crews from the Barry County Road Com­ mission. “It was a bit of a challenging event based on the rain-snow mix late last week leading into the event and the storm beginning with warmer temps and wet heavy snow late in the day on Friday and then transitioning to lighter blowy snow by the end of the event,” BCRC Managing Director Jake Welch wrote in an e-mail to the Hastings Banner on Tuesday. “We have run crews every day since Friday and currently are placing a heavier sand mix with a small amount of salt to give traction for drivers on the roads until the forecasted slight warm-up near the end of the week.” Welch wrote in his email that it looks like today and Friday, BCRC crews will be able to bum the remainder of the snow off county I T ,a I■ �C it J Page 2 — Thuraday. January 18.2024 — The Hastings Banner /I 1 NEWS BRIEFS I f i :r 4 4 Barry County Chamber’s leader completes year three of professional development program 4n X L"*- f t> 4r A 1^/ Jennifer Heinzman, President and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Econom­ ic Development Alliance, recently wrapped up her third year at the Institute for Orga­ nization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the Univer­ sity of Arizona. Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become business advocates. The institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Attending lOM is a transformative experience that is enriching my perspective; 1 am honing my leadership skills, and gaining invaluable insights into effective organizational strategies,” Heinzman said. “There is a plethora of topics covered, from legislative issues to financial reporting updates, to adding to our value proposition, and much more. It’s not just a program; it’s a journey of growth, networking, and empowerment, shaping me into a more capable and visionary leader in the complex landscape of modem business.” 4 •l3* n « 4 * ** * £ I ma» 4 3* i ( 7 \ e li- i I •s >' * • i*' L, . ij^- ♦* ♦ X <« A ■ *« 'A «- 7 wM r #'■* z ♦ It •* A*i I ^br," t •p if * .A * / I * 1 X ? ^s «r .4» M.. • t * *s I « t > T* 4 4-> F** r j( < 1^ •*w 1 r f* -s* < - V- TaB . w Corewell Health Pennock announces top baby names of 2023 & A ik Snow piled up during a recent winter storm, but that was only half of the problem for residents, who also had to contend with sub-zero temperatures and wind chills for most of the week. Of the babies bom last year at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, Milcs/Milo and Adaleigh/Adalyn took the top spots for most popular names for boys and girls, according to information released by the hospital. Tied for second place for girl names were Ava and Avery. Variations of the name Kins­ ley took third place for the girls, with Wrenley, Amelia, Evelyn/Everly, Lyla, Aria, Bailey and Luna rounding out the other top girl names of the year. A mix of classic and more modem names rounded out the list for the boys. Graham, Jackson, Cash/Kashton, Liam and Luca/Luke were all popular names this year. Many area parents opted for more traditional names, with William, Amos and Lincoln all mak­ ing the list. Greenstone offering up to $60,000 in scholarships for students in agriculture In 2024, Greenstone Farm Credit Services is awarding thousands of dollars in schol­ arships to incoming and current college students pursuing careers in agriculture, timber and natural resources. Since 2010, Greenstone, which features a location in Hastings has awarded more than $435,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students. Current scholarship opportunities include the following. - Greenstone will award up to $40,000 in scholarships to incoming college freshmen in the amount of $2,000 each to selected students attending a four-year college program and $1,000 each to selected students attending a two-year college program. - The Dave Armstrong Scholarship Program, named after Greenstone’s former CEO of 41 years, awards four current college students with a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each. Scholarship applicants must reside within Greenstone’s territory, which includes Michigan and select counties in northeastern Wisconsin. Applicants must also plan to study in an agricultural-related field, including timber and natural resources, achieve the required academic success and demonstrate leadership in their school, community and agricultural activities. The deadline to apply for these scholarship opportunities is March 1, Applications and more information can be found at GreenStoneFCS.com/schoIarships. Mootenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance Staff members from the office of U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar are hosting meeting times across the district this month where constituents can sit down to discuss per­ sonal casework issues they are experiencing with a federal agency. Moolenaar’s office is offering help to constituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings, Ionia and 1 c w • Wednesday, Jan. 17, staff will be available at the Ionia Community Library, i 3.m. to noon. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, staff will be available at me Hasting miic Library, 227 East State Street, from 9 to 10 a.m. and at the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street, from 11 a.m. to noon. :fAii I Where God^s Character is Proclaimed! www.strongtowerradio.org/streaming Grand Rapids - 89.7 FM Charlotte - 92.3 FM Richland 91.9 FM Kalamazoo 97.3 FM jr WINTER STORM, continued from page 1 - 4 storms, with response plans being put in roads. But it wasn’t just clearing the snow place before they even begin. off the roads that crews had to deal with Anticipating the onset of the winter storm from the storm. late last week, Lehman ensured there were “One of the more challenging issues we ran into were down trees in the roadway due to more 911 dispatchers available all weekend, the heavy winds and previously wet condi­ working overtime. There were six dispatchers tions,” Welch wrote. “Our crews are responsi­ taking calls this weekend, more than the ble for moving them out of the traveled por­ usual three or four. As things calmed down, tion of the roadway. Those crews are the same those working overtime were relieved and crews that plow the roads, so it became a little sent home. difficult to manage with early plowing start In prolonged storms like this weekend’s, times, a skeleton night plow crew and then prioritizing emergency responses becomes tree calls which especially Friday night kept a important, Lehman said. Snowy and slick few crew members up most of the night” roads contributed to an increase in reports Welch went on to say that everything went of car crashes and vehicles sliding off the well and that “we kept everyone as rested as road, which both typically require some sort possible.” of emergency response. Even in slide-offs As of Tuesday morning, the Road Commis­ with no injuries or damage to property, sion has put in 897.75 man-hours into snow drivers typically need assistance getting removal and 57.5 man-hours into tree remov­ back on the road. al. The agency had used 1,092.6 cubic yards of The strong winds that come with snow varying mixes of sand to salt and used 5,996.2 and ice typically cause the most problems, gallons of fuel, Welch wrote in the email. she said. “I’m impressed - not surprised — at how “The challenging thing for dispatch when efficient and effective our field crews worked we have a storm like this is when we have through the event and how clutch our mechan­ that heavy snow and the wind knocks down a ics were keeping all of our trucks and equip­ lot of trees and power lines,” Lehman said. ment on the road and running,” Welch wrote. “That’s probably the largest challenge for us, Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan said his is all of the downed power lines and trees.” department was kept busy this weekend, Those calls then go to local fire depart­ responding to 19 calls between Friday and ments, requiring crews to move trees, secure Sunday. power lines and manage any resulting fires. The calls mostly involved downed power Full-blown fires hold the highest priority for lines, trees across the road or carbon monox­ emergency responses, whether from downed ide alarms due to running generators. power lines or poor fire safety such as the Although the department didn’t respond to improper use of space heaters, heating the any fires and there were no serious injuries home with an oven or overfilling a wood reported over the weekend, Jordan said the stove. Next, the priority involves downed department's effort likely saved some lives. power lines that are arcing or sparking, fol­ “We actually had one (call) that I’m pretty lowed by power lines that are downed in a sure saved some people’s lives,” Jordan said. busy or populated area. Low-hanging wires “The (carbon monoxide) alarm was going off. in rural or low-traffic areas pose the smallest and we went in there and there were carbon danger, and can simply be reported to Conmonoxide problems. So if those alarms hadn’t sumers Energy online. go-off. It’d have been a different story.” “I’m sure a lot of people think, ‘Oh my The department committed 100 personnel gosh, it must be so busy for the police ’ with hours to emereenev all the crashes and that type of stuff, which is emergency re^nnn<,.< responses, wnrVino working alongside Barry County Central Dispatch and ^e,” Lehman said. “That’s totally true. But Mercy Ambulance, Jordan said. it’s even busier for our fire departments.” BCCD Director Stephane Lehman said the The inclement weather also threatened the dispatch center works closely with emergen­ operations of services like Meals on Wheels, cy services during inclement weather and which feeds local seniors who are confined to their homes. The typical rule is that Meals on Wheels is suspended when Hastings schools are canceled. Barry County Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny, whose organization administers the service, said that she is “finding more and more that we can’t go with a standard rule and are needing to make the decision on a situational basis.” In this case, the COA was able to receive the shipment of food from Kent County Meals on Wheels program on Thursday, con­ taining meals for both Friday and Monday. Drivers delivered those batches of meals on Thursday and Friday, even though school was canceled on Friday. Meal recipients are also outfitted with emergency packs with shelf-stable food in them. “This meant more work for them and for our staff, but I am extremely grateful for the teamwork that happened to deliver and count meals to get many of those same meals back out the door on Thursday,” Ziny said. Similarly, the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center’s Fresh Food Initiative was modified by the inclement weather, but the organization still found ways to get food into the hands of those who needed it. Typi­ cally, recipients line up in their vehicles at Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings on Wednesday mornings to receive food. To keep both recipients and workers safe from the sub-zero temperatures, pro­ gram participants could instead go to the United Way’s office for their free bags of food. The United Way also provides information on all the food programs around the county, helping to steer residents to other resources that might be located closer to them. “It’s just too cold for people to be sitting in their cars and our volunteers to be outside for two hours distributing food,” said Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way. “Last week, we also strategically placed emergency food packs throughout Barry County just in case the storm would have prevented people from getting food that needed it. Provisions were put in place for them to be delivered if needed.” Staff writers Greg Chandler and Hunter McLaren and editor Jayson Bussa contribut­ ed to this story Weekdays 8 a.m. and 5 d. m. jr t I I s s 9 w ’ :f ■3!* I 0 9 I «> fi^ r« asr* Ji Bas <w> RN sehi iwiecii 4i> t. * r^ J* ae bet > < . 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BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS License //SI 10376 tk: liisiiied The Personnel and Human Services Committee would dig into this work, creating a group that is solely focused on soliciting applicants and closely vetting them to make recommendations for some of these pivotal positions. All of the committee’s recommen­ dations would then move to the Committee of the_Whole for further discussion. This new committee would absorb the uties of a little-known committee called the rievance Committee. When a county employee cannot resolve a grievance at the department head level, the issue comes in ront of the Grievance Committee. Now, ose jp^ters will be diverted to the Personne an Human Services Committee instead. wause the new committee is absorbing Committee, it will be comP of the three current members of the Cooimittee: Jackson, Mike Callton and Catherine Getty. 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The . uc personnel personnel committee committee is is a a standing standing t 4. committee of the whole.” Jackson was not closed to the idea of I. committee that is formed for A permanent standing committee is subject to the Open Meetings Act, which means it must be open to the public, and a schedule must be publicly posted as does an agenda and meeting minutes. Ad hoc committees are not required to do any of that. . board has not yet determined on what ‘‘5 committee will meet as the resolution to adopt it heads to the Board of Commissioners for final approval on Tuesday. The concept of creating specialized com­ mittees to take a granular look at a certain facet of county government harkens back to *he board operated in ’the’eMi^ 2000s. Back then, instead of the Committee or the Whole, county board members were spread throughout five different standing committees: finance, personnel, central services, county development and facilities/ property. Callton, who has previous experience on the county board and in the Michigan State House of Representatives, served in Barry County while that format interjected that he preferred multiple commit­ tees instead of just one for personnel. “1 respectfully disagree with this.” Callton said of the proposal to form the personnel committee. “About 12 years ago. when 1 was chair, we had iiau standing ^lanuing committees. committees. Some­ times there was a subject everyone wanted in on and that’s when we did more of an ad hoc II said that this is the first and given the concerns facing the county. wc sanM । • The iv^un reason we started w.th with because we see the challeno^'*^ Personnel is -- ■ challenges m personnel and a need to have some focus . on human resources and personnel at this time.” Jackson said. There has been a discussion of going back to a committee structure at some point. ...Im not opposed to that.” “To completely change the structure (of county government right now) would be^ a little dramatic,” Jackson said. Hatfield echoed that sentiment ij’’”* iim III '^hat Commissioner have to getTwmk“'' '^“^nize that we ♦kat ij V some significant issues that would become the responsibility of this I ki*’ really thinkZTXt' (jIcS) Zid mSs’ ] Commissioner Mark Doster has been a u'XyPf":*" ** «’mm„tee structure he floated the suggestion at the first meeting of his term last year. Doster said that, while «* fi-'l-scale commiZ structure, it's a start. I’m perfectly willing to accept this intermediary step.” Dos%r said?: "ink^thU "“ The next committee mighX 141? I I ”8 1 the finance or property (committees).” All commissioners but Callton voted to '■solution to the Board of Commissioners tor final approval k t 1 I * < I lb s VC’A 1 �* 1 I if i ■LsT,.! .w I 4 i Hastii^gs school board honors Larrv Baum for contributions to di:srict !\ 'A »*. 4t IK t w' a n > V 9 I S '" \ t 1'14 4- * 44 I I «r B 4i’€ Jr# Pt ,14" I t VS 5 M t 1,' < 1 '4 « 1 t- V ■> w M' »se( *''1^ M V? “He provided opportunities for students to 1% tSk.. senti _nxjtetbn,I **«!>a5S5 iLn 1» Mini ’^s '»*'w.**. 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And while these transit services are far more robust than a decade ago, one of the challenges Bassett said she is facing is simply getting the word out about ±em so that resi­ dents can utilize them accordingly. “We’ve changed in what we do so much,” Bassett said. “...We expanded (service) to cover Barry County all day, every day. In most places, we are over there every hour, on the hour, but a lot of places are not aware we can get out to them every day. So, I really need to get the word out to the people. We want them to know that you don’t have to be a senior or disabled to ride Barry County Transit.” Bucking the trend of today’s economy, Transit has not raised its prices in the time that Bassett has been with the department, and she said they don’t intend to even as inflation sizzles. For trips under five miles, the rate is $2 for the general public and $l for seniors, young children and those who are disabled. For longer trips, the rate bumps up to $3 for the general public and $1.50 for the latter category. "I like to always tell people that we have the best rates in town,” Bassett said. Commissioner Mike Callton, who sits on V I 4f t (Photo by Hunter McLaren) 4^ ............................... how his contributions impacted their lives as Hastings students. Caroil said he was grateful that he and other athletes in the district were afforded the opportunities they were because of the Baum family’s generosity, “For many years, Mr. Baum and the Baum Family Foundation provided a chance for students to play sports for free through the pay-to-play donation, (providing) the oppor­ tunity to compete, make memories and leam some of the many lessons this can teach,” he said. “I myself was very fortunate to experi­ ence this along with getting to play my foot­ ball on Friday nights in a stadium that wore the Baum name. So for myself and the rest of the members of this great community, I’d like to truly say thank you, Mr. Baum.” Sunior said the donation allowed her to 1: participate in the school’s sports and fine arts programs freely, which she was thankful to be able to take full advantage of. She said it has allowed her to participate in swimming, softball, volleyball, women’s wrestling and the fine arts program. “I can say on behalf of myself and many other students here at Hastings High School, it’s a privilege to be able to walk into a prac­ tice and not have any worry with financial issues,” she said. “I’d just like to say thank you for that because it’s an amazing opportu­ nity to not have to pick behveen a sport and (instead) play all the sports that 1 love.” A public celebration of life service in remembrance of Larry Baum is being held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan, 20 at 1230 Banquet Hall and Conference Center, formerly Ever After Banquet Hall. Information workshop on wind and solar projects slated for next month Jayson Bussa Editor ' NextHmonth,> the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be holding an informa­ tional "rtioriahop of'sorts'4o'dig into the hot-button topics of wind and solar energy projects. The topic has been one of concern for many leaders and residents within Barry County after the Democrat-controlled state govern­ ment passed a package of bills late last year that handed permitting powers for such proj­ ects over to the Michigan Public Service Commission. This removes decision-making power from the hands of local governments so that they cannot block such projects or dictate many parameters for wind and solar farms. As the new law kicks in, the county board has done its due diligence to leam more about the impact the legislation will have here at home and what they might be able to do to push back. Last week, the county board went into a closed-door session with Barry County Plan­ ning and Zoning Administrator Jim McMa­ nus and attorney Bradley A. Fowler to dis­ cuss the topic. The upcoming workshop will be an oppor­ tunity for residents to also leam more about the new laws. The workshop is planned for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. McManus and the county’s attorney will be present in addition to members of the county board. 4• > expressed their thanks to'BaX^fernTy^members^rtrom play sports and leam lifelong lessons. His vision to support the school system and community made Hastings a better place to live and learn,” Goebel said. “His entire family, along with the love of his life Earlene, and the Baum Family Foundation have provided so many donations to the students and commu­ nity, they almost cannot be counted.” One of the many donations Baum contributed to the district each year was an annual “pay to play” donation. The donation paid for any fees required to sign students up for team sports and fine arts programs, effectively allowing students to participate for free. Athletic Director Mike Goggins said Baum’s donations have been single-handedly funding the district’s pay-to-play fees for the last 17 years. Two Hastings High School seniors, Sophia Sunior and Owen Carroll, presented the Baum family with a plaque in remembrance of Larry. Both students shared stories about 5 « I * 4^ s I Cl ran •y.ni 'nunA' •"Jij ~ 4x>n4 biji app nr nrfq I * jfii I f*' '• f f / bii6 I r i J 7/ ■->!' ’r-ii f I )I t —II I I vui j UOil » rr •f 1 • I 'f u • 1 J 1 2? u t llujinjfi'i 1) •«I s. «-4 , 2 ■■imgnt- -’zn * -*< K \ » X \* r 4 I t M*’ •9 • - • i'-r' -/ J'-. kAfi ■4 ■ » rtsi eSr I Oh, baby - it’s 2024! 2024 calendar year. Joanna Lynn Hepworth was the first baby to be born at the hospital in the new year, was Porn to proud parents Olivia and Stuart Hepworth on Jan. 3 at 9:38 p.m. Latest training session yields dozens of new Barry County election inspectors ( I Jayson Bussa with three federal and state elections on the Editor horizon - the Michigan presidential primary Barry County has 76 newly minted elec­ on Feb. 27; the general primary election on tion inspectors after an all-day round of train­ Aug, 6; and the general election on Nov. 5, ing sessions last Thursday. which is when the next President of the Unit­ On Jan. 11 at the Tyden Center, voting ed States will be selected. equipment provider ElectionSource provided All three of the elections require nine training for potential election inspectors. Suc­ days of early voting thanks to the Michigan cessful training earned each of the 76 partici­ Proposal 2, Voting Policies in Constitution pants the certification needed to serve as an Amendment, which was passed by voters in election inspector for the next two years. 2022. < Barry County Clerk Cindy White said she i'j -'f; The proposal issue&stafetatorloBDi^gesito lb |hought the event went well. -,.4nut election procesB/buTtlie niBJSinBigniftttani fe I received a lot of positive feedback^ from ; the fact that townships nw»vb«ff i&rih(k>Hii4 the attendees,” White told the Banner. location for nine whole days leading up to the “Everyone completed an Election Inspector election. A minimum of three inspectors must Application and were instructed to provide be present for all operating hours. that to their township clerk indicating their Some townships have consolidated with desire to serve as an election inspector.” others, which is permitted under the law, More inspectors will be needed this year while others have opted not to. I H rr u 1 * I u u •w 4 •-i VERMONTVILLE, continued from page 1 , Ik r • : *^•-4 __ : I » I »V 6 A The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold an informational workshop concerning wind and solar farms on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. “We just continue to leam about this,” Chairman Dave Jackson said. “This will be open to the public - all the townships, we’d like as much citizen participation as we can. There will be an opportunity for public com­ ment, But I think it’s important that we all get on the same page.” “It’s detailed,” Jackson added. “I think it will be helpful to hear it right from the attor­ ney as far as what our options are and what we can do going forward. It’s also important to hear public input as far as what’s happen- ing in those districts.” While Johnstown Township leaders and residents are especially alert to this issue as Consumers Energy plans to install a solar energy farm there, Jackson said that McMa­ nus’s office has received calls of concern from 14 of the 16 townships in Barry County, highlighting that it is seen as an important issue throughout the county. “It’s not just Johnstown Township issue that we’re addressing,” Jackson said. “We’re protecting farmland in the entire county. •T' r I ^uiwrrTMur T J f r 9 rnr I •S »WM| I ) *’W X8 I •; Z j-jiAWitnr . ■l_ I — ever caught it, but what we know is that it’s wrong and we can fix it.” The village’s general fund will now take a $60,000 hit. which will require cuts. Austin said that the village has already frozen employee wages for five years for starters. The village can ask for a Headlee override on the operating millage, a move that would restore revenue lost through the Headlee roll­ back. However, this would have to be passed by voters, who would then have to pay more in taxes than they are currently. Austin said the village hasn't decided on whether or not they’ll pursue that avenue. If 0 they did, it would not be brought to voters until the 2026 election. Meanwhile, this tax issue will not impact individual village residents and taxpayers. “What they get taxed on their tax bill will not change,” Austin said, "They will get taxed exactly the way they've always been taxed because we were already collecting that total millage. The only thing that chang­ es is where the money is spent on the village side.” Austin added that anyone who wants to walk through the village’s budget is encour­ aged to visit her office and access a copy. 211264 -- BARRY COUNTY RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FORCDBG HOUSING IMPROVING LOCAL LIVABILITY (CHILL) 13 I • I I — WB ilkJM +^J5 .■ ti WHEREAS: Barr>' County is inieresled in continuing efl'orls to provide atVordable housing improvements for I ■■ its low-to-moderatc income residents; and ---- .. *4 -**r. K —-J i*.., - * a> ft ' Barry County Transit recently received two new 16-passenger buses and offers 12 daily routes throughout Barry County. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) > the Barry County Transit Board and had _a hand in appointing Bassett, said that Wood­ land, which sits on the periphery of the coun­ ty, is one community that is beginning to embrace and promote the services of Barry County Transit, The big message is Transit is for every­ one, Callton said. “Some people think it’s only for seniors or the disabled - it’s for everyone. With my work in Nashville as a PI chiropractor, I ni stunned at how many peo­ ple do not have transportation or do not have a car or a ride and don’t know this service is available. It’s there for everywhere and it’s cheap.” Residents can visit barrycountytransit.com for more information and to schedule a ride. The department oflers same-day routes, so riders don’t necessarily have to book their ride days in advance. WHEREAS: The Barry County Board of Commissioners recommends that Barry County make an application for CDBG CHILL funds for homeowner rehabilitation projects; and WHEREAS: The Barry County Board of Commissioners is requesting the rehab application for $200,000 to be used according to the CDBG/HUD/MSHDA guidelines for the CHILL grant funds to be used by at least 51% low to moderate income-eligible residents in the City of Hastings, Villages of Middleville. Nashville, and Freeport, and the unincorporated Villages of Delton and Hickory Comers as indicated in the Letter of Intent for the CHILL grant application and as approved by the Board of Commissioners per MSHDA’s requirements; WHEREAS: The Barry County Board of Commissioners is authorizing David Jackson to sign and submit all CDBG and CDBG Chill applications, and to sign all associated grant documenu, payment requests, and environmental review certifications; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners authorizes the preparation of an application for tlic CDBG CHILL grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. David Jackson. Board Chair 1, t I f Gary Goris DATE____________ i. K ■ I Becky Austin » r 'r .a RESOLUTION No. < iMf I T I III k k tlieifk«’ IT' r * 1 . r / .4**4 fl 'i I* ’' ?•. DIRECTOR, continued from page 1 i i' 4‘» I s I ----------------------------------------------- —________ i-l : PSfc•• V-2K asi’ A t 1 *»1 t. k Hunter flqcLaren Staff limiter Wqeks after his passing, Larry Baum’s legacy of generosity instill being felt by the community. ; i Hastings school board recognized Baum for his contributions to the district at its meet­ ing Monday. Last month, many of you know that we lost a pillar of our community, Mr. Larry Baum,” said Luke Haywood, board president. We’d like to start off this meeting tonight with a moment of silence just to remember and honor him.” Board members spoke to Baum’s family, who were in attendance at the meeting. They recalled Baum's willingness to contribute to, and assist, the district, thanking his family members for their support, as well. Superin­ tendent Matt Goebel said it is highly uncom­ mon for a district to be supported by a single donor the way Hastings was because of The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18. 2024 — Page 3 Cynthia L. While, County Clerk �f •«r Page 4 — Thursday. January 18, 2024 — The Hastings Banner V" Wire UtrMy Opinion see Did you i-. > / f XV ! Let’s build the jail and save taxes, too A Sunfield man surprised with army of snowmen « \ I HI • I I- ft* < tf*' Phil Spitzley woke up to an army of snowmen in his yard on Friday. To celebrate the Sunfield man's 95th birthday, his family members gath­ ered in secret on Friday morning to help build 95 snowmen for the special day. Happy birthday, Phil! (Photo by Evelyn David) 1 t ** I '■ •• • 4^^ * »* A ( T » , . **• I «■ • ii ** €i »-»n 9 ■1^ «• t >■*->- A f *<•. » Do you z «•.- remember? '-**•*• i*5*- 3?. r s 1#S* . J . ife w •« I «» k « •#- * 2 i 1 w I I' * t «»p V kA I ’l Y'1 lV k L~J I \ r S7 kFJ?? L”J 87 I « I I » A **.1 f }• I 7 W»-< n I • I . H >.1 ’ 4* st k j1 T< • k*/ N B&.4 Mca X5 I t r z:g u. 1 J 1.^.., v •I :-n ■» T :S 7^ • F r* . A tr T "'M Championship eagers f rI 1 J ■‘Banner 1946 kniwn ® P^°’° ® successful seasoo. Woodland High School is now fhJ Childhood Center and celebrated its centennial anniversary last year. The photo, taken inside the now 100-year-old school’s gym, showcases how little the scenery inside the gym has changed in the past 78 years. inn Have you met? J With her love of sourdough, canning homesteading and antiques, lifelong Hastmgs re.sident Emma Miller, 27, is making old-fashioned fashionable again. When Miller isn’t busy serving as an ^sistant pastor at Hastings Free Methodist Church, where she does family ministry and youth ^oup/student ministries, she is a fulltime wife to Adam and mom to Oakland and Abel. Miller keeps busy on their family farm. “For all but one year of my life, I’ve lived on this same quarter-mile stretch of road. We bought this house in 2019. It was my great-aunt and uncle’s. During WWII, my uncle went and fought with his best friend Don, came back from the war and said ‘Best friend Don, you need to meet my sister the. It was a Green Acres story for them. My whole life, we’d come down to the farm and play in the hay mow and watch Law­ rence Welk right here. They were very much a grandma and grandpa to me, so it’s very much a family farm,” said Miller. Miller and her husband are working to ring the home, bams and 11 acres back to Its glory. They already have chickens, but iller dreams of a milk cow and eventually ayng cows and sheep like her great aunt and uncle did before her. Miller has also turned part of her big D8m into a store. We are on the Bam Sale Trail. We 'vt S aXu/bS, TnTn '"‘'J- ’’r: Her fascination with sourdough began in 2020. Like many, COVID-19 and the shut­ down left Miller feeling a little lost. March 13, 2020, when everybody got sent home, I came home and I made bread. I made bread because I was like ‘This is is weird. I feel very uncomfortable. 1 feel very concerned because I’m a people person.’ So I made bread because I could do something with my hands and my mind and just focus.” So I made “ bread, but wasn’t sour-iii’itsou;^;ugh7o; antique smee 2020. so th,Ua., year we d^ dbooths T y decided to see if we could turn the Dam into a store, so we did,” said Miller, b.g in *" about. Miller “u; . gardening,” said Miller. We’re working on a little orchard over ere, and I have grapes, which are older t‘he“fi I w^^ on Miller created her starter and her good friend Jordan Krohn of Middleville named it Stella for good luck. a few classes, so there’s so there’s (<>0 40 people who’ve a piece ” a bit. “If I Miller goes on of to Stella. explain place to come u"’’' ''u® come and hide was between the arbor and and. the the bam. IPd ’d h.de hide under under the the L ?U all up. We’ve also talked about a pumpkin patch.” gardening and I like canning. I like to teach my children . than thA food comes from... other other than the shelves of the uro- cervetz^.^ 11 3iicivcb oi me gro- sourdoiioh canning classes and sourdough classes,” said Miller. Miller offered the one , canning class to any2?. to.leam, and people were able to leave with a i canned. of whatever they had y * > ift *1k 9 7 Ck J?l Emma Miller 2020 “020 that that itit became became easy to leZm Everybody was talking about it ” said. make a loaf of sourdough bread, even if I’m just mediocre at it, it’s a really magnifgive someone. 1 just think it’s really a special thing, that as a mom 1 can do for my family. It’s a way 1 can Z’in tha" I care for them.” People can follow Miller’s Instagram whitebarn.homestead O’’ message Jordan Krohn on Facebook if they’d like to learn more about the classes they offer. Perhaps one of the most interesting parts of Miller’s story is the hpmebirth of her son in 2023. Several of Miller’s friends, includ­ ing Krohn, had home births. “I saw it happening around me, and just like when I got into sourdough, I surround­ ed myself with that. I^ went from being something taboo, that only crazy, crunchy people do to something that made sense.” After interviewing her midwife, Renee Gaiski, Miller decided how safe home birth was both because of G^iski’s training and her proximity to the hospital. «( “As the sun was coming up that morning, here we were in our betfroom bringing our baby into the world. \Vhat an incredible experience! My favorit^ part is that it just catapulted me into moAerhood. The way that 1 brought him into the world — I felt so empowered. My proudest accomplishment was my home birth with Abel.” For her role in bringing Little House on the Prairie alive in Hastings, Emma Miller is this week’s Bright Light. Did you make any New Year’s Resolu­ “My New Year’s resolution for our family is to give 1,000 hours outside valiant effort. 1,000 Hours Outjide (IKHO) is on Facebook and Instagranl and they have an amazing podcast. Kids nowadays spend an average of only 40 hours a year outside and 1,200 in front of a screen. If we only get 500...even if we don’t get 1000, we’re still winning. What ”do vou lik. . k CoZt’ Xh u" vounry.. i love how beautiful it is when you travel to all of the different towns. Each town is so unique and the landscapes across the county so varied. 1 also love the diversi­ ty of the people I fit into the “crunchy moms who love Jesus” group and it’s been easy to find my tribe. II tions: If you could wake up with one ability, “Can I time travel? I love Egyptian history and I’d like „ to see ^patra. love documentaries about her. ac weefc, the Banner profiles a person w 0 ma es the community shine. Do you /enow someone who should be featured of volunteer wor/r. fitn-loving per~ sona I y, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information u Banner, 1351 N. M-43 High’^y, Hastings. Ml 49058; or email '>ews@i.adgnaphics.com. what would it be?: • • Funny how a brand-new year, so full of optimism and good cheer, can suddenly look like the old one. With the confetti still falling on 2024, both the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners are again stumbling straight into the slow quicksand that’s been lurking in front of them for the last several years. At issue is a city-owned, 20-acre parcel of land behind the Aldi grocery store and the Viking Corporation along the M-37/M-43 corridor just west of the city. City leaders rightly see the vacant proper­ ty as a welcome nature area and have identified it as a new park, one within walking distance of Fish Hatchery Park and one that could eventually connect to the city’s Sweezy Nature Area. Local residents probably never noticed the plans for a new park amidst the city’s reporting in recent months of the projects it has completed or is planning for its won­ derful park system. Plans await and, in some cases, renovations have been com­ pleted, at Tyden and Bob King Parks, at the Fish Hatchery, Hammond Hills and Bliss Riverfront Parks. The so-far, low-key attention being given to the new park may be because county officials have looked at the land as a possible location for a new county jail. The land is not really suited for industrial or business development but would be a great location for the jail. Here’s where the quicksand pit looms for both city and county leaders. Crucial planning misfortunes await with dire long-term effects for the community and its taxpayers if officials don’t view this issue carefully. One, despite its beauty and potential, the 20-acre site would be an ideal location for the new jail, an issue that’s plagued this county for the last several years because political leaders can’t find a prop­ er location or come up with a plan for funding a badly-needed new facility. City leaders - and taxpayers - should not be distracted by county officials and ■ their architects who suggest there isn’t enough room to build the jail on this site. Comparing the site to the present jail. there appe^s to be more than enough room to build a suitable replacement. And when you look at all the advantages, it makes sense to consider the property as one of the best sites for taxpayers who wonder how they’ll eventually be saddled with funding a new jail. The site is located on two of the most traveled roads in the county - M-37 and M-43 - and would require a traffic light to be controlled from the Sheriff’s office, changing the light to red when officers are leaving on emergency runs. That new sig­ nal would also benefit traffic on an already-busy street. The other site county officials have researched for a new jail is near Bliss Riv­ erfront Park on the city’s far east side, but would force emergency vehicles to travel six blocks through residential neighbor­ hoods to access the same major roadways. If county officials put the present jail site up for sale to the highest private-sec­ tor bidder, the land will be placed on the tax rolls for the first time in its history. Developing the property would bring in hundreds of thousands of tax dollars to the city and county coffers. That is no small consideration when we consider what is happening to small com­ munities statewide. Recently, the Michigan League for Pub­ lic Policy reported that, due to Michigan’s declining population, the state will not have enough revenue to support its resi­ dents long term. Of course, that means Visit page 5 to see visuals of what this new potential jail site might look like 5 Parks and recreation spaces attract resi­ dents and businesses to any area, but pro­ tecting tax revenue should be ‘job one* for local officials at all levels of government. The city has a great inventory of parks and has done a wonderful job in providing open, natural and playful spaces, but the cost of maintaining and continuing to upgrade is a cost borne by city taxpayers. With less revenue coming in as our pop­ ulation declines, each of us will face a higher tax burden. Adding another large park doesn’t make sense when ±e city could participate in turning 20 acres into cash by working with county officials to locate the jail on that site and to develop the 11.5 acres on which the jail currently sets. Studies from the Pew Charitable Trusts state that tax limitations are in some cases creating significant budget challenges for local governments and amplifying existing ones. The organization maintains that local leaders are experiencing revenue shortfalls that will continue to make balancing bud­ gets all the more difficult in the future. Michigan’s local governments are constitutionally required to balance their budgets. To do so with little revenue flexibility means that cutting expenses and chipping away at local services such as parks and other municipal services could be in our future. So it’s imperative that local govern­ ments realize the stake in making sure that our communities work and function appropriately in regards to future revenues. Converting the current jail property to a private, tax-paying entity is attractive. Think about it: the site is in the city with a traffic light and within walking distance to the hospital, retail centers and restaurants. The property is probably one of the most valuable development sites in the county. Even better, the money from the sale of the property would reduce the cost of building a new jail. County officials don’t need to build a hotel for inmates or a monument to crime. I’ve suggested to them that they build a two-story facility with expansion possibility on the 20-acre site. Cells could be located in the base­ ment, reducing the cost of heating and air conditioning into perpetuity with offices on the ground floor. It won’t be as fancy as the proposal a few years ago from the TowerPinkster firm, but it won’t cost more than than the estimated $21 million quoted for a 108-bed option on the exist­ ing site, either. Plus, that proposal doesn’t allow county taxpayers to benefit from the sale of the existing land and to ease the ominous tax burden of coming days. Working together, city and county offi­ cials could build the new jail, turn the existing property into a revenue source, and solve the traffic problems along the M-37-43 corridor. 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X .• ! M' T* '* 4 i» >, I * J ^ISlBj V , eiHs < s >t '♦ * X The Hastings BonilGT ohoij Denoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hsstlngs Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 A/ows and press releases: newsej-adgraphics.com • Advertising: adsej-adgraphics.com Frederic Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Publisher & CEO Classified ads accepted Monday through Fridav 8^30 A.m. to 5:00 ’ > I p.m, 5* Hi?S w! ’s'fSS ail Hank Schuuring Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore CFO • NEWSROOM • « 1 w Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker $78 per year in Bany County $85 per year in adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere Subscription Rates: Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) POSTMASTER: Sond sddrsss nhang^ |q. P.O. 8ox 188 Hastings, Ml 49058^188 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren I I /< r .M % 1 . i A *: S’* U *'■. '*11 .i kh Vki. ■1^. •c. A ‘‘■k X »4 Is fO ss. 4^ I «— * PICTURE IT I I ■ ■■•« » 4 f t / *1 I'" c < •> 5. X' s *« i A •» �•J. L 4SS*(r I f I i An informed voter is the most effective voter The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 18, 2024 - Page 1 Dear Editor, J Interestingly, I did know which statements belonged yvvugvu to lu Hitler niuer and ana which to Donald Trump, which were referenced in last week’s letter to the editor. L seemingly similar, they are far liiore different than implied. I '-W IN MY OPINION illustrations. ■■■ I Hw$ r * Hl,. * n one family, one glorious ijation IS the United States of America I.e., ‘One nation under God with liberty and jus­ tice for all.” i Referring to ‘people coming into our count^ 1?^'V disease' is a direct reference to the nJ ’k ’ 'L I Ce> i t *4 S * ^c» ius: f 7 ) USCa’ o *«> z 4 a I« f This year, 2024, is a pivotal one for our country. All who vote should be watching every speech, debate and rally - in their entirety - to get the full picture. Not sound bites fed to us by news outlets, which ever they may be. So yes, I agree with the gentleman who penned the letter last week - “we are respon­ sible for the choices we make.” Let’s hope everyone makes thoroughly informed ones I ’ L. ♦ to go or are now being given “assistance” paid for by our own tax dollars_________ not to mention the unchecked trafficking of fentanyl, which in our own community, has had a significant impact. » 3 0)1 Tn .pp 1 « 4 good journalism and hateful rhetoric ha«i been .......................... employed as a political tool to deflect atten­ tion from the destructive policies of the current administration. Look at the “hateful and vile ” Mr. Trump really going on so you don"’t' """ ih J 7 uncontrolled spending, bribery/stealing, inflation out of control mil' lions of “unvetted individuals” coming into . A 1 first eight months of 2023, more than 2.4 milIjon people crossed the border (ref, NPR.org) -J- tens of thousands which are children who are ijnaccounted for and horrifically, coincidentalu..avvuuiucu^r ana horrifically, coincidental!b human trafficking is the highest it has been f “all of human history” (ref. International Ij^abor Organization Global Index). The threat from within” refers to people 'll ^ing to undermine the jfabric” of our lives. Systematically, local control IS being “reassigned” to state and federal control. Propaganda has replaced \ W-, <is. 1 I J Ai A z « •A « <« B ^1, '■J a 1 : I « .1 9 F r 'i A r?. An J r J 1.1 r • I <. ? ■i Theresa Purchase City of Hastings Bw^ounty Jail H •p XT J k Picking a politician to support shouldn’t be t i »>? SK' \ To the editor: ■ There was once a time when you would go ^nd listen to a politician running for office for ■ee. They came to you hoping to win you 0ver to them and if they did you supported them. You were not required to pay to meet 4nd talk with them. ' There was a time when you had the free­ dom of choice to support and financially back the candidate of your choice. Times are hard \Fith high inflation and my money needs to go to my choice no matter how much or little I qan afford to give. As part of the forum ^oup, I, nor anyone attending, would pay to meet and question candidates that would be representing me. It gave me the freedom to dhoose who I wanted to support. Now it has come to where I no longer have the freedom tp meet candidates without first paying an entry fee. ; This, to me, is much like the government telling me I can work for a living but I must ^ive them a percentage of the money I earn and they can spend it however they want with- I ’Wss: •I ft 0 A i « f ri ■ 4ft atw.. * 3 I A » ’’sjiia, w « out my consent If I have to pay to see and listen to a candidate, or a group of candidates, then I have less to give to the candidate I choose to support. So am I to believe that the next step will be a pay-per-view to watch debates? So my freedom of choice is to go and see the candidates when I can for free. If they want my support and my vote then they should meet my standards and if I have to pay in advance then they are not going to represent me, they just want my money and support. Seems like the candidates no longer care about the people who cannot afford $40 to meet them and see what their morals and beliefs are face-to-face. They only want your money in advance to put in their treasure chest. Let s face the truth, the Republican party is in a hot mess and it mostly revolves around money. All the small amounts of money that I could afford to give to the party have not yielded me much in return so now I have to be much wiser in my investments. I am a Christian conservative first and I vote my choice and not the party lines and I will »5l i J I 1 I I a pay-to-play affair not pay to meet a candidate that wants my vote and support! We at the forum fronted the bill to make sure that the people had the ability to see what the candidates were about without sec­ ond thought to a pay-to-play pyramid scheme. It is disgusting that our local Republican Party is working to capitalize off of the voters when they aren’t even concerned about local issues that Barry County faces. Where were they with Jim Cary’s resignation? Where were they when Gina Johnson voted for the largest most immoral budget in Michigan’s history? Why do they refuse to hold her accountable for lying to the people? She claims to be Christian then votes for “gen­ der-affirming care” and “Muslim state troop­ ers.” Republicans...crickets. 1 should not be required to pay a worthless, missing-in-action Barry County Republican Party to be able to meet the candidates. on the property as it is today and the intersection and road access to the property. •m* f S TH r '^fatkpwssii^ aaiCKtcsiir ibiiiailieybDiilinMaj&flijy *» 2 >. » a 3 2nre li ►arwap'f^ ^'ScaBe: b^Ii 0 cicsixijL paaswoposs^aiieJO^cR Crib could be i«ed i lie base- 4F attrabtttlieasrfteiidffl V ff I - V-r zt ® K erixnd flat ft won’t bf IS ftoy *32 £ I •T f a* rar 4 * > y *1 '1? ra NEOCd b 1 Of* ' t ? 1 "“j* f • r •j: < 3 •tn 9 aS? r i A . ! mt B I I Elaine Garlock p I I _ B I •< •p iblic interest, which will be determined by e editor. - Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. — “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed a .-A> s — tJ J 4* !■ ' 9 ■-'(S I ' tf sS J«_4 « «. 'AODI 'i^ sJir < 1^ lu k i I I jw' MT SF T^. .■b/ .A’A' 1 • £ I |.r ' f; K ke T ’-T 'J I I ■• V Ml 1 •8 B. < ? I T 4 I hcnu State 1 1-3), *1. • f —- . < -TT. 4b. Figure 2; shows how the present jail would sit on the 20-acre property using the footprint as it is today. If the county uses a 2-story | structure it should take even less land than the present structure. I J 1 Tf 4I f\ * T havfe w 0 -r- at u.*-* <•» A '5... I » I Ar .• J •— r * r- .X I 53 •« INVITATION TO BID .5 •A Project Delton Kellogg Schools Bid Package #1 - Delton Kellogg Roofing & Pavement Project Bid Oate & Time: Project Location: Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 @ 1:00pm 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Ml 49046 Tuesday, January 23rd. 2024 at 3:30pm at 327 N Grove St Delton. Ml 49046 c 3 h '4t •t <3 Subcontractor: Contact/Email; Phone: Fax: To: •f The Christman Co. Todd Champion Phone: 269.903.7230 / Fax: 616-454-1795 Qdd.champion@christmanco.com f h Dg-^-ription/Scope of Project: Sealed proposals for all work categories as described in the Project Manual for the above project will be received po later than Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 @ 1:00pm. Proposals should be addressed to Todd Champion, Project Manager and delivered to Delton Kellogg Administrative Office. 327 N Grove Street, Delton Ml 49046 . Proposals will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, February 6^ @ 1:05pm at the Delton Kellogg Administrative Office. {• I 1 s I J , - la ivv J ft —.aiJ -*k' s B 1 Bid Documents Availability: Contract documents may be obtained via Procore. A link to the Procore site will be sent upon request. Please email Todd Champion at Todd.Champion@christmanco.com to be granted permission to the documents. 4 Jk' I* •.'1 kFZ 21 «V r". I I c E » 1 I. M« CHRISTmAn 211185I There will be a pre-bid conference at DK Elementary School/Administrative Office, 327 N Grove Street. Delton Ml 49046 on Tuesday, January 23-^^ 2024 @ 3:30pm conducted by the Construction Manager. It is strongly recommended that contractors attend the pre-bid conference. I i’ s’ s s’ L I ' Hastings elementary students are sharing their dreams of making the world a better place with l^cal Barry County residents this week. ! Natasha Offerman, an art teacher in the district, has been working with her students to celebrate the 1 fe of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She works \yith her students every year before Martin Luther King Day to learn about King’s “I Have a Dream” ^eech. i Southeastern Elementary second graders Emilia bright and Rosetta Christenson held up their bags, tjecorated with their dream that everyone has a M/arm place to stay. j Those interested in how Barry County students are dreaming of making the world a better place can head tp Family Fare in Hastings this week and pick up one of the custom bags while they’re checking out. 1 •l d J*' 4 Z; I> week before the heavy snowfall? With Tuesday’s midday bright sunlight, anyone who cared to watch could see sparkling bits of ice on many of the branches of the trees and big bushes. This was not quite the sparkling we sometimes see in the early morning but still it was a worthy first for this winter season. Deck railings and evergreen branches still have 4 or more inches of heavy snow clinging. We have had service from the village snowplow. One night last week, the village plow came on our street six times. Four times going north and twice going south, so likely the street was plowed to its full width. This was a welcome sight which assured us we could get visits from any emergency vehicles that might have occasion to come on our street. The delivery of the Lansing State Journal has been very regular. They have not missed a trip. However, the Grand Rapids Press did not make a Sunday delivery on our street. The Hastings Reminder arrived later than usual but with a delivery directly to the door, which is many feet closer than usual. Great service! By the end of the week, the Stuart condos showed more progress. There were openings in all the fac­ ing boards which now show clearly the location of windows and garage doors for each unit. Local students create grocery bags to honor Martin Luther King, available at Family Fare k * • * I • ♦ K Lm 1 I I K - k' • «’ ‘•fcl* .’T: Charles Hertzler City of Hastings editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. -Ail letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks will not be accepted unless it is of i With a real winter storm that descended upon us, tfiere was little activity in town on the weekend, ^ome churches canceled their services for safety Reasons. Central United Methodist Church did not ijold a service but the pastor Rev. Paul Reissmann ly delivered his sermon on Facebook so those who F)ad the internet capability could hear the sermon delivered from the pastor’s desk rather than from the pulpit. This was augmented by visuals of perti­ nent points of the message in print. 1 Tuesday brought a difterent sort of weather. The Ipng weekend was marked by heavy snow clinging, inches thick, on all the branches. Many had 6 inches of heavy snow plastered to every branch. By Tues­ day, some of the packed snow had fallen off but tinder all that snow there were revealed bits of ice fjolding fast to the braches. Had the ice formed last J 4’ *»■ II I •• I? A Hk r * > »• d^dce.' We' do ribf publish anon^ou^ Ibt-1 and ‘ham^'Vi'iU'/be withheT^ ^f^the! lj83()/OTW8fi J t a U »*»' M “ I * * - xsisis?^ iSs***^ ^£icas2r>® * I xTibi" r^e _i I - 4i • r. Zb.. • I ggf»i4 'll’.. 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All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi- ■*“1 WwlioUiijiij'igg, rx 4 s / I k!ilt> t • 4:' r SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER 41 « »r» The VikingtG6rpc|i s I n IT *» .Z4> 'J 1 ae. «I tndavT^H^Sits I ‘T •H *• 1 ■ _ «=»=“»* A 'r 7^./“^^ r: f All questions are to be directed to the Construction Manager, Todd Champion @ TQ.dd.Ch4mpion@christmai ico.com or 269.903.7230. No direct contact with the owner or architect is requested. •V ?! 'it”. r•k FI A 1: I I L!5: .i Please mark below and return via email to Todd.Champion@christmanco.com Thank you. I r kl *1 <• Southeastern Elementary second graders Emilia Wright and Rosetta Christenson hold up their bags, decorated with their dream that everyone has a warm place to stay. (Photo provided) Yes. we plan to bid: ( X f I No. we are not bidding: I r I r p I t **—’*1. J 1 I I I �I PiQ* e — Thursday. January 18. 2024 — The Haatmoa Banner r:^ ** s <* ifiiaried I 'tl, b< * V-.- 4 fi If •• I’M- f Ronald Lee Hesterly LaRae Lord Jane E. Robertson 1 /< t if #A * t / z r,- Ts c * Ie r & 4 I I V Ik \ 1 1\ I W' if •A , 'r VI I A 1 I 1 r 4^ r* t .JIS'" vC -r < ✓ fat I wj r B r V*1 * > * Jane I- Robertson of Middleville, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday. Dec. 8, 2023, in Morriston, FL. Jane’s celebration service will be conduct­ ed 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 M-37 Hwy, Hast­ ings, MI 49058, with a luncheon and visita­ tion to follow until 4 p.m. In memory of Jane, visitors are encouraged 10 dress in their best western wear. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memoiy' or to leave a condolence message for Jane's family. 77 FT* .ri rk I LaRae Lord, age 97, of Grand Rapids, Ml, bom August 25, 1926 in Vermontville. Ml to Gladys and Lyle Dean, passed away on Janu­ ary 13, 2024 at the Lodge of Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids, ML She is with Jesus and will be with Bill again. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Lord. They were blessed with 74 years of marriage. She loved knitting and other varieties of crafting. She enjoyed many mission trips with her husband in Peru, Aruba and Alaska. She also enjoyed many years of wintering in Florida and Texas, searching for shark’s teeth on the beach with Bill and many trips includ­ ing Hawaii, Europe and Jamaica. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Jeffery Lord, Gary (Mary) Lord, Bruce (Pamela) Lord; grandchildren, Megan, Aren, Katie, Rachel, Alex, Matt and Adam, along with 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; brother, David (Diana) Dean; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of Samaritas and Hospice of Michigan for their wonderful care of LaRae. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences for LaRae Lord can be posted on the Stroo Funeral Home web site. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Callie Lynn Weick, Wayland and Marty Duane Shephard, Columbia City i > .V 7 r U : *rJ • :x ■ r- X at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,,. • at ^und Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8. Hastings Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc(S^pnail .com Website www.hastingsfreemethndist coin. Paslor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Wonihip Director. Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 aju. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p m. lifegate COMMUNITY CHURCH 30! E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273 Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 Website: www.!ifegatecc.com Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pjn COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St..• 1 Hastings Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9;30 to 10:30a.m.; Sunday Service-11 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M- WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor 203 N. Main. Pastor. Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 Roger Claypool, (517) 204- 9390. Sunday Worship Service ajn.; Worship 10:15 a.m. 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Lead Pastor. CHRIST THE KING Sunday School for all ages; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m . Nursery 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night provided. Pastor Peter Adams, 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th contact 616-690-8609. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. Jeff J 6 r Io « « (.fell / t :9 « I ID I Vs i) J* obI^ i.t- 4 Jierrene^®" jj. 4 /x^ * • onflt (^Da)- •:t *3. jit**k 1 I rcIt 1 r -• -s «> .i • a:52“* t I I / I McCarthy earns “highly effective” rating tram TK school board Staff Writer Two years into his tenure as superintendent ofThomapple Kellogg Schools, Craig McCa­ rthy is getting high marks for his performance from the district’s Board of Education. McCarthy received a rating of “highly effective” from the board in his performance evaluation, which was released publicly this week. He received an average score of 3.79 on a four-point scale from the seven-member school board. The board met in closed session Dec. 13 to review McCarthy’s performance. u The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion respects how Mr. McCarthy inspires his staff in leading by example,” President Matt Powers said at Monday’s school board meet­ ing. “We deeply appreciate the organizational structure that Mr. McCarthy has established at TK schools. He is a master of learning from the past, living in the present, and looking forward to the future. The Thomapple Kel­ logg Board of Education enjoys working with Mr. McCarthy and his team of educators for the benefit of our students and community.” McCarthy became TK superintendent in January 2022 after serving in an interim capacity for four months following the resig­ nation of previous Superintendent Dan Remenap. Prior to taking the interim superin­ tendent role, McCarthy had served as assis­ tant superintendent at TK for three years, McCarthy’s evaluation took into account student growth data, as well other factors such as governance and community relations, staff relations, business and finance, instructional leadership and progress toward district-wide « * I I I« u J L I 11 4 i»‘i‘ 1 f IS IX f ’ * 1 .1J :♦* I 5 { AT -t I *> \l HI % i r J •44? I III'fi’/ Fl I ^,2SaflNB • * < Y« i A I W* w 4I I ^anfeii r a f ■r lib ■w* r f !•:< 11^ t I Jr .J ► I j I 1 1^; 4 J hl t Lt MATTWW KOMUS' K. is •. A » BJF' I s ■ ''is I t w .1; uI L k« L “■•I k r**.’ 1 Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education President Matt Powers (left)discusses the board’s evaluation of TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy (right) at Monday nights board meeting. (Photo by Greg Chandler) goals. Student growth data determined 40 per­ cent McCarthy’s evaluation score and the other factors the remaining 60 percent, the board said in a statement emailed to the Hastings Banner. In the evaluation, board members praised McCarthy for making “a marked effort to increase his presence in the community” through visiting schools to meet with staff and students, attending school events and attending local government meetings. They also cited McCarthy s work in collaborating with school administrators to bring in interventionists to support learning and dedicating time to develop communities among staff. The board was impressed with Mr. McCarthy’s development and support of future educators,” the board said in a statement. The student growth portion of McCarthy’s evaluation was based on the district’s perfor­ mance on standardized tests such as the Scho­ lastic Aptitude Test/Preliminary SAT, the Michigan Student Test of Educational Prog­ ress (M-STEP) and Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) during the 2022-23 school year, according to the board. Before coming to TK, McCarthy spent 14 years as a business service technologies teacher at the Kent Career Technical Center, nine years as assistant superintendent at Northview Public Schools in suburban Grand Rapids and director of operations for Cadillac Area Schools. I h < '’^^calcefDefery L ’>w < p.m. Sunday. a.m. WOODGROVE SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH pleasANTVIEW family church T 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator accessible Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Road, Dowling, 149050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. 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He especially liked the Amish friends he made in Indiana and his annual visits with them. Ron’s music went on, singing and playing in bands and orchestras in Arizona and Michigan Ron and Mary lived 18 years in the home they purchased in Mesa, AZ sold it in 2015 and came home. Time out for his heart, another six bypasses. Ron had an auction - selling most tractors and cars. He played in various groups for over 50 years at Thomapple Manor who awarded him with a clock. Ron was inducted into the Michigan Coun­ try Music Hall of Fame in 2014. He still continued to play and sing wherever needed. Ron enjoyed writing poetry for family, friends and loved ones. Ron joined his parents; first wife and son, Timothy; brothers, Byron, Verdon, and Her­ bert; sisters, Virginia Tousley, and Doris Blair in eternal rest, leaving behind his wife, Mary of 36 years; son, James, Randson (Kathy) Hesterly of Hastings; daughter, Debra of Ver­ montville; four stepchildren, Tom (Betty) Carpenter of Colorado, Brad (Kathy) Carpen­ ter of Hastings, Bruce (Denise) Carpenter of Mame, Kathy (Ben) Conklin of Freeport; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; 15 step great grand­ children; 28 step great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at noon at the Hast­ ings Free Methodist Church, located at 2635 N. M-43 HWY, Hastings, ML The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Guests are invited to remain at the church for a luncheon and time of fellowship imme­ diately following the service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, MI, con­ veniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, ML For further details please visit our website www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Greg Chandler Worship Together HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Ronald Lee Hesterly, a cherished husband, father and grandfather peacefully joined his heavenly father at home on January 11,2024. Ron was bom at home on the farm, weigh­ ing over lOlbs on January 29, 1930. He was the fifth of six children bom to Charles and Grace Mildred (Schaibly) Hesterly. Ron start­ ed country school al four and graduated from Woodland High School in 1947. Growing up he spent most of his time on their 320-acre farm and helping his grandparents nearby, dipping in the river after a hot day’s work. At six, his mom backed over him with her 1929 Chevy. The broken shoulder was wired together but showed the rest of his life. Ron went on to work at Keeler Brass, Fisher body and E.W, Bliss where he stayed for 15 years. In 1950 at 20 years old he married Dolores McGlocklin. They raised four children, James, Debra, Randson and Timothy. They lost Timothy later in a tragic accident. In 1952 Ron was saved and bom again at the Hope Church. He had attended church all his life but was never bom again. He felt the Lord leading him and became a great prayer warrior daily praying for family, friends and his country. He memorized many verses of God’s word. Ron always had a love for music. He began violin lessons when he was 11 on a $35 violin. When working at the Bliss a new five piece group started playing together. He added playing the banjo, guitar and bass. He bought both an upright bass and electric bass that he continued to play for the next 50 yearss. He joined the Hope Trio and traveled throughout Michigan playing at churches, nursing homes, funerals, wherever needed. He played in many places alone singing and playing. In 1966, he made the decision to quit his job at the Bliss and become self-employed. With his wife’s encouragement and the Lord leading him, he became a painter of bams and houses. Later adding the tree service and con­ tinued for the next 40 years. Living in their home on Woodlawn they purchased 1 % acres across the road for a pole bam for his equip­ ment and later a home. They purchased a motorhome and began trips to Florida in 1978 winter. In 1981 they started spending winters in Arizona where Ron could continue his music playing and jams daily in various parks, joined a band requiring a bigger motorhome and finally bought a 40 foot fifth wheel and truck. Dolores died in 1988 from heart complica­ tions. Ron went to Arizona alone for the winter coming home in April. On April fool’s day he looked up an old high school acquaintance he had dated. They went out to dinner and were married four months later. Ron wrote “Each for the Other” and sang it to her at their wedding. Ron and Mary continued working, Ron kept playing music until they retired in 1992. Time out for his six bypass surgery. In 1991, they built a new home on Willitts Road. Ron started collecting both many trac­ tors and antique cars and built more bams for them. Before retiring they traveled a lot to Costa Rica, Alaska, Las Vegas, Canada, Mexico and 269^945-^Hastings, MI 49058 huk Billinuslex’ Ouncr/Manager www.girrbachfiineralhome.iiet Family Owned and Operated ’HR I hist ings. Burrv Cotimy and Siirrotiiulinp / ltu\ (hvncT I ineriius •uiiniuniiics for SO wars If you don’t enroll in Part B when you’re first eligible for it, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Part B coverage. Your monthly premi­ um will increase 10 percent for each 12-month period that you were eligible for Part B but did not sign up for it. Your cover­ age starts the first day of the month after you sign up. To learn more about Medicare, visit our Medicare Benefits page at ssa.gov/benefits/ medicare. You may also read our publication at ssa.go v/pubs/EN-05-10043 .pdf. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 304S Knapp NE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525. or via email at biliary’, hatch@ssa.gov. 1 U. ’Iso Z*' <! *, Cl I I SA W'k I Iio 5, I r I 4 I t I I ♦ ** A » I J .' f' i’ r‘ / WCl?^ 4 �h >1 The dilemma of a Confederate soldier's grave in Yankee territory ** C-.U k .J r fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnos Banner Esther Walton T Banner May 28, 1987 In May 1901, Noah Fauver died from injunes incurred after falling offa bam roof. N^w this in Itself, although serious and unfortunate, merited only frontpage news in the Woodland newspaper. What made state news was the uproar in marking his grave tion Day. Noah Fauver was a Ci^iTwa'? ve^et >1 L is,'‘W Ms } lilbL 3t <4 .Wqs <1 <.» J. The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18. 2024 — Page 7 T . * "fe J aV i• s.,. i ( '*ilL> ' 2*.' •I ‘it z J,- 'Mr ^.to SI iffcli ’*“■ TJ *=* fife tfcr . b I. t’' 1 > . .1 .J. 1 J / > * fe t T ?* ** 'rom TH school Imani 1 ’X 4 .y I 'l S' 1 « 4T - r * * 1 b • ^2^ ,-«z /- “By all means, place a flag at the grave at once. ‘Confederate’ soldier and sprinkle the floral tribute of nature upon the mound that marks his final resting place. You can not place a G.A.R. marker on his grave as he could not be one of our order. But he was our fellow citizen and when General Grant sent the Confederate Army home to become Confederate soldier renewed his allegi ance to the flag, that you and others made a sym­ bol of the greatest nation upon earth. Let the stars and stripes float over his mound of earth on our Memorial Day.” -.yA, . 4 « « t > . 'M / 7t '. ■ W ' * A '♦ 9 Ik ♦ < p 1 M Ww-I . 4 .»* • r i 1 Lf';; « > J t; * V % / tisacaati *1 1 «> ♦J t I 1 * 1 I IS. K % - /! XVitV I «kt ■ J < f I 1 • * » J T N- 'I The bitterness caused by the Civil War lingered on for years afterward, as evi­ denced by the controversy caused when Woodland’s G.A.R. decided to decorate a Confederate veteran’s grave in a local cemetery. afi'-s >-5r The Battle of Spottsylvania (shown here) and the surrender Lee to General Ulvss?s q r 7 ”’® surrender of General Robert E. cfvll War U'y®®®® S. Grant were among the many highlights during the American r *• •I '•A Janelle D. James *y * i -f 4 IM 1 »> #- < / * •p , r 5 Michig^ deer harvest numbers are down; Barry County follows trend 7. J r IL • I I I % w.. s* <• ‘*Mr4 k '1 »* •* •• q V A / * 4 < t f an and, therefore entitled to a flag, right? m' r'y7;'”' ‘■““ght as a soldier on the Confederate side, and this fact caused all the furor. Fauver was bom in Shenandoah Countv ??? ' about hi; early . life. When he died, he , ... . was survived by one sister living m Woodland and three brothers living in Virginia. He was living with his sister. Mr. John Cook, at the time of his death. How and when he L u I J to Michigan is unknown. He worked as a carpenter and was roofing a bam when he fell into an opening through which the workmen were drawing the shingles. It was thought that Fauver fell striking the grit, and then fell to the ground, a distance of 22 feet. He broke a leg and a hip. His head was badly bruised with the skull being crushed in over one eye. The workmen carried him to his sister’s house, where he hung onto life for one week. According to the Woodland paper, he was characterized as a “kind and loving’’ person 4k “The G.A.R.,” (Grand Army of the Repub­ lic) of Woodland, it was reported in the Woodland paper of June 6, 1901, “have been wrestling with a rather important question since the death of Noah Fauver, who was an ex-Confederate soldier in the Civil War. As it was so near the time for decorating the deceased soldiers’ graves, the question of decorating this soldier’s grave the same as the others had to be decided at once, in order to act wisely in the matter and legally as well wrote the adjuster. A.W. Dillenbeck of Wood­ land to Adjuster General Pond whose reply was as follows: * > TURNING BACK THE PAGES , w* Memorial Day originated during the Civil War when some Southern women chose May 30 to decorate soldiers’ graves. The women honored the dead of both the Union and Con­ federate armies. It was believed that a Virgin­ ia woman, Cassondra Oliber Mancure , was responsible for the first Memorial Day. In 1868, Major John A. Logan named May 30 as a special day for honoring the graves of Union soldiers. Thus, the question of legality arose. Could they decorate the grave of a Confederate soldier? Once the question was solved, the G.A.R. marked the grave with a flag, but that wasn’t the end of the dispute. Before the next day, the flag had been taken away and destroyed. The G.A.R. placed another flag there and the Woodland paper reported “...that it must not be disturbed... anyone who would be repeat­ ing this offense could be punished to the same extent as if molesting a Union soldier’s grave.” ... The Reminder in 1982 updated the unusual LStory of decorating No^ Fauver’s grave. The lead sentence began: “Woodland, along with communities near and far, took time out on Memorial Day to pay tribute to departed men and women who have served our country. Besides traditional observances, Woodland has a special tribute to the only Confederate soldier who is buried there.” The article relates that in the Woodland Cemetery, “there are 162 American flags that decorate graves of men and women veterans in Woodland Park Cemetery... and that Superintendent Lawrence Chase places one Confederate flag on Noah Fauver’s gravesite. Chase is quoted as saying “Several years ago... Jim Lucas and I were talking about Fauver and he (Lucas) told his wife (Cather­ ine) to go and buy a Confederate flag for Fauver’s grave. So she went and bought it and we’ve been putting it up ever since.” Chase, Woodland Memorial Park Sexton, has placed the flag now for a decade, making it his special project (1987). combo license tag must ensure that their buck Bridge Michigan has at least one antler, with three points lon ­ Fewer hunters and a “reluctance n among ger than three inches. Some parts of the UP hunters to take antlerless deer are amouR the restrict hunters to an antlered deer, with four reasons experts say Michigan’s 2023 reported points at least three inches long, according to deer harvest numbers fell nearly 10 percent the DNR. compared to 2022. Chippewa county, in which deer harvests Efforts from the DNR to loosen regulations were down by about 12 percent, restricts tor deer hunting have had little effect on the hunters to one antlered deer. number of deer harvested each year, which Parts of the Upper Peninsula also restrict has decreased over the past decade the number of antlerless deer a hunter can As of Fnday, 2023 deer hunters reported a harvest. In Deer Management Units, where harvest of 273,860, almost 10 percent below deer populations are closely monitored, 2022. Current numbers suggest that deer barhunters are required to have a universal ant­ vests fell below the typical 300,000. lerless deer tag in addition to a special The DNR receives the vast majority of deer access permit, which are given out in a lot­ harvests reports online or throu^ the mobile tery system. app, which was launched in 2022. Final deer “We have different challenges with deer harvest numbers will be calculated after the management in our upper peninsula,” Stewart department sends out a survey by mail. said. For one we tend to experience more That includes 155,555 antlered deer killed significant weather events in the wintertime.” last year compared to 172,022 in 2022. Hunt­ Severe weather events like excessive snow ers harvested 118,305 antlerless deer this past tend to make the deer migrate to places where hunting season, less than the 131,034 in 2022, they are safer. according to harvest data collected by the Stewart also added that the Upper Peninsu­ Michigan Department of Natural Resources. la has a more complex pool of predators like 44 We are trending downward and I think wolves, coyotes and Black bears. that’s largely because we have fewer and Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal neurolog­ fewer hunters and a general reluctance for ical disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk deer hunters to take antlerless deer,” said and moose, isn’t common in Michigan but Chad Steward, deer, moose and elk specialist has been detected in Clinton, Dickinson, for the state DNR. Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, JackThat’s despite efforts to loosen restrictions, son, Kent, Midland and Montcalm counties, including no longer requiring hunters to pur-i * Sjtewart said. Reported deer harvests numbers ch'ase separate Ife^SeS't'o'kffl antlerless’He^r. cjecreased in those counties. Only six counties in the state saU an A growing deer population can cause other increase in deer harvested from 2022 to 2023. issues as well, including significant damage Muskegon, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale, to vegetation, and it can correlate to an Sanilac and Huron County each saw up to an increase in deer-vehicle car crashes. 11 percent increase in total deer harx'ested. “Using hunting as the primary manage­ The most deer harvested in 2023 was in San­ ment tool is going to help to reduce disease ilac County, where hunters have reported 8,307 but also reduce the spread of things like in 2023. The largest percentage increase year chronic wasting disease in our deer herd,” over year came in Branch County at 11 percent. said Amy Trotter, chief executive officer for Counties in northern Michigan and the the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Upper Peninsula saw a decline in the number ■ of harvested deer reported by hunters. In pre­ vious years, roughly 10 percent of the stale’s totals were from the Upper Peninsula while In 2023, early estimates show it’s around 6 — In 2023, hunters killed percent, according to the DNR. 2,668 deer with antlers in Barry Deer harvests decreased as much as 40 County, down 4.3 percent percent in counties in the western Upper Pen­ — In 2023, hunters killed insula, where hunters face more restrictions 2,12 7 deer without antlers in than other counties. The largest decline in Barry County, down 5.3 percent reported deer harvests came in Keweenaw County at more than 41 Percent. — Total harvest was 4,795, Because the population of antlered deer is down 4.7percent lower in the Upper Peninsula, hunters with a BY THE NUMBERS ■A:®a'V •jjau«». — -1 v rt-TC ^licCr^ V «5»-; if ■r’ . r ■ 1 0 J’ i' 3 r: k T •tr & fls)2 Doctor Universe . s 4 A V*'*' f I •» A whale of a tale t - * ««• Why do marine mammals have horizontal tails, but/ish have vertical tails? Peyton, 11, Wash. A •- • * > /> Y-C.'-i I! I? »* f ( * ..4 r < ' : f. ♦ 1 .r* a Ji p i*T J Dear Peyton, When you think about a whale, you prob­ ably picture an enormous sea creature with­ out legs. But what if I told you the first whale had four legs and could walk on land? I talked about whales and other marine mammals with my friend Kevin Turner. He teaches marine biology at Washington State University. He told me marine mammals have hori­ zontal tails because they flex their bodies up and down to move. Fish flex their bodies side to side. Scientists think it has to do with the way different animals evolved. “Life began in the oceans then wandered out onto land,” Turner said. “Then some organisms wandered back into the oceans and readapted to that aquatic environment. So, their evolutionary history of having lived on land comes with them.” The marine mammals that moved back to I the ocean full time include whales, dol­ phins, porpoises and sea cows—which are also called manatees and dugongs. Seals, sea lions and their relatives moved back to the ocean, too. They’re marine mammals that live on land some of the lime. More than 500 million years ago, fish evolved from worm-like ancestors. They wiggled from side-to-side to get around. So, fish inherited strong side muscles and bodies that flex side-to-side. Eventually, they developed tail fins to help them move better. But life took a wild turn for one group of ancient fish. Scientists estimate that about 400 million years ago, they began to evolve to live on land. They used strong, fleshy fins to walk. Over lime, animals with stronger, more leg-like fins were able to survive bel­ ter on land. They had babies with strong legs, too. That’s how you and I wound up with our strong legs. But legs are just part of what it lakes to move on land. Think about how a cheetah runs. It bends its spine to stretch out its front legs and push the ground hard with its back legs. As it runs, its spine flexes up and down. That’s how marine mammal spines move, too. When their ancestors returned to the ocean, marine mammals kept that motion. Let’s look at whales for example. About 50 million years ago, a land mammal called Pakicetus hunted in shal­ low waters. It had four legs and webbed feet. It had a long snout. It was about the size of a wolf. Even though it had legs, the bones in Pakicetus’s head were different from the head bones of land mammals. They were like the bones whales have in their heads today. That’s because Pakicetus was the first whale. Over about 10 million years, whales moved back to the water full time. Their front legs adapted into flippers. Their back legs disappeared. They developed a wide tail to swim faster and push up to the sur­ face to breathe air. “These organisms already had strong back and belly muscles to flex the spine while running,” Turner said. “So, when they start wandering back into the oceans, those are the muscles they had to work with ” Other marine mammals have similar evo­ lutionary histories. The cool thing about evolution is that sometimes an animal’s body tells the story of what life was like for the animal’s ancestors. For marine mammals, it’s a whale of a tale. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientist and writer at DrUniverse@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. r 1 1J » f iff i Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Jan. 19-25 Jan. 1-31 - January Storybook Walk: “The River that Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone” by Mary Kar Carson, illustrated by David Hohn. Fol­ low the reintroduction of wolves to Yel­ lowstone and learn how they impacted the physical environment enough to move a river. After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and learn about Michi­ gan’s wolves and try howling at Januaiy's wolf moon. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Bar­ bara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedar* creekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 18 - January Series Soul Food and the Collective Cultural Memory, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “Firekeeper’s 44 Daughter, I p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1944 film starring Charles Boyer, Joan Fontaine and Brenda Marshall, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 - Friday Story Time, 10:31) a.m.; January Series - Poverty, By America, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote). Saturday, Jan. 20 - Warhammer and Dun­ geons & Dragons, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.: January Series - Table Conversations: I Building Community as we Eat, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote). Tuesday, Jan. 23 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; January Series - The Lost Art of Dying: Ethical Considerations in Facing our Mortal­ ity, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Lessons I’ve Learned from Listening, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); acoustic jam session at the fireplace, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. I I �Ji I J Page 8 - Thursday. JanuaQr 18. 2024 - The HastlngsB^^e^^^^^^ r. 211203 I I J I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN lii, NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL I 4 f - * a ft. V iJ I ✓ residents and property owners of the charter TO; I a? TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY 4B OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; r * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2024-191 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its January' 10, 9^ ra < * I i % V « t 2024 meeting. ■ha This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by (he Township scheduled regular meeting on February 14, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. Board at its at the Charter Township Hall. • si I ! •r* e u J Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and sen'ices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities ine auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. requiring ■S3* •A ■ . if I I I I i I I I I The Townsend’s Solitaire typically resides in the western U.S., although some wander eastward. Birdwatcher Eldon Dodd photographed this bird tn Barry County last week. (Photo by Eldon Dodd) Format note—this proposed ordinance is prepared in “legislative format": new verbiage proposed to be added is shown in bold type; any existing verbiage proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through. 9 The Smith’s Longspur, seen here in Barry County, typically ' resides in the tundra of Canada and winters in states like Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas or Arkansas. (Photo by Del Bachert) ( 1 I I » » t Local birdwatcher spots two Barry County firsts in two weeks CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-I9I (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code to amend the Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as made part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2 so as to rezone two parcels in land sections 10 and 11 of the Township; and to amend the text of Chapter 220 with respect to § 220-14-2 and § 220-9-2 pertaining to permitted uses in the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District and MU Mixed Use District, respectively. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 AMENDMENT OF ZONING MAP (REZONING OF PARCEL NO, 13-011-005-00) The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township, as made part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2, is hereby amended so as to rezone parcel no. 13-011-005-00 from the ACLI Airport Commercial/Light Industrial District to the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District. Note: this is the primary parcel on which the Hastings Airport is located. This parcel was previously intended to be rezoned to the Institutional/Public Use District but was inadvertently not included in the property rezoned to that district by Ordinance No. 2023-190. t ? ' ; f ' ■ J . . I SECnON 2 The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township, as made part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2, is hereby amended so as to rezone parcel no. 13-010-031-00 from the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District to the ACLI Airport Commercial/Light Industrial District. Note: this parcel does not include an airport runway and is not functionally part of the airport property. It was inadvertently rezoned to the Institutional/Public Use District by Ordinance No. 2023-190, but is more appropriately zoned Airport Commercial/Light Industrial to facilitate aircraft-related private land uses on this property. SECTION 3 rmitted uses in I/PU Institutional/Public Use District) •» LYT. of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the designated permitted uses in the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District is hereby amended to add thereto a new subsection H designating the following as a permitted use in that district: “H. Privately owned and operated airport-related or aircraftrelated commercial and/or light industrial uses operating on property owned by a county/municipal public airport.” * K ■EWT OF §^20-14-2 (permitted uses in l/PU Institutional/Public Use Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the designated permitted e Institutional/Public Use District is hereby amended to add thereto a new subsection 1 designating the following as a permitted use in that district: HIPS ■ tk “I. Crop farming on property primarily used as a county/ municipal public airport.” Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Local birdwatcher Eldon Dodd thought he had gotten lucky when he laid eyes on a rare bird earlier this month. A friend had called him to the northeastern part of Barry County to spot some Snow Buntings, a small bird that flocks in the hun­ dreds and has the color of a toasted marsh­ mallow. They were just south of Woodland on Jan. 1 when Dodd spotted a bird that seemed out of place. “Well, I was driving along a road and the bird flew up from beside the car and just went a little way. But 1 said, ‘Boy, what was that bird?’,” he said. “When I got my binoculars on it, 1 could see thaf it was a Western Mead­ owlark, which is just way out of whack for this time of the year. It shouldn’t be here.” The Western Meadowlark, while rarely seen this time of year, isn’t entirely unprece­ dented in Barry County. That sighting alone would have made for a good day of birding, Dodd said. Shortly after, Dodd moved further east on Davenport i^hen a flock of 200 or more Snow Bunting^ landed near them. Although'‘rhany AVbuld have trouble pick­ ing 6ne'‘biT(5" out W^verf a handful','That’s ’ exactly what dodd did. As the large flock fluttered about, he noticed a small brown bird he didn’t recognize. “That’s what you kind of do when you’re birding, you try to look for something a little different,” he said, “(Here) we had lots of Snow Buntings, we got lots of Homed Larks. Here’s a bird that doesn’t appear to be either one. So naturally, I want to try to figure out what it is.” Snapping a few photos of the bird, Dodd sent the photos to some of his fellow Barry County Bird Club members. They agreed it was a Smith’s Longspur - the first time one had ever been spotted in Barry County. They’re rarely seen in Michigan, as they live in the northern regions of Canada, spending their winters in plains states like Texas, Okla­ homa, Kansas or Arkansas. Greg Chandler IVriter The Yankee Springs Township Board last Thursday approved a pair of measures it hopes will improve enforcement of an ordi­ nance regulating short-term rental properties, even as the township considers significant changes in that ordinance. The five-member board voted unanimous­ ly to approve a one-year agreement with Granicus, a private company that helps municipalities enforce ordinances on shortterm rentals, to conduct ongoing monitoring of vacation rental websites such as Vrbo and Airbnb to find out what properties in the township are being made available to rent. I.TTO • h , • I ■ * I • I I I UI •l §^‘^^•-2.3. is hprphv o Io the designated permitted uses in the MU Mixed Use District IS nereby amended Mixpd I icp n* * • to read follows (to mirror the same permitted use provision in the Mixed Use D.stnct of the Hastings-Rutland JPC Zoning Ordinance): “B. A detached single-family dwelling on an individual lot less^an 8,000 squaic feet.“ Note: the existing text proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through. tc •l V > f I .4 < , t X 6" I I r k; • tr I, « All ordinances repealed Th' n 4ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby later date a® -- " lake effect on the eighth day after publication or on such as may be required by law. A l Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland 0* ” - -f JI . A< / 'I 1 I « s I ■i s J •.i • I « I - s * Iff' ■'J 4i e'5 -y A 1 I l1 4 J A V 3^ J* « MN I • V > aS* < * -< .a*** r 'JB ■r X *f?^*’'* * M *7* 9 * 9 r ft F. 1 t 1. J r ; A 1^5 4 V u *« ’I 3** A, •+ w' Eldon Dodd thought he was lucky enough to spot this Western Meadowlark on New Year’s Day. He’d go on to make two Barry County-first sightings in less than two weeks. (Photo by Eldon Dodd) I For a birder, a county-first sighting is cer­ That bird was a Townsend’s Solitaire, tainly not a bad way to kick off the year. another Barry County first-sighting. They Birdwatching website eBird, which bird typically reside in mountainous areas in the watchers use to record such sightings, typi­ western U.S. and Canada, although they’ve ' cally only records one to five first-sightings in - been known to wandCT east from time to tirn^ the county every year. Depending on the bird, Although Dodd has had other first-sight­ they can be a big event. Last year’s sighting ings, including the county’s first Glossy Ibis of a Limpkin in September by local 15-yearin 2020, he said he’s never spotted two coun­ old Dalton Rose brought birders from across ty firsts so close together - spotting the the state hoping to catch a glimpse. Dodd’s Smith’s Longspur and Townsend’s Solitaire sighting on Jan. 1 could have easily been his only 11 days apart. birding highlight of the year. “That’s very unusual,” he said. “It’ll prob­ However, Dodd was out birding again last ably never happen again.” week Thursday near Bowens Mill Road and Even though he may never be able to top Bassett Lake Road when he saw another odd the feat, he said he won’t be calling it quits on bird while watching a group of Chickadees. birdwatching anytime soon. “It was, again, a bird I didn’t recognize,” “It is exciting. I've been birding for quite a he said. “Basically, the ones that we’re likely while. I'm not sure how many years anymore to see, we know by heart and can pretty much but you know, I just don’t get tired of it,” he tell at a glance. This bird, (I said), ‘Boy, what said. “I mean, I've got bird feeders out here in is this thing?’ You know, it just looks kind of the yard and I can pretty much while away an a uniform gray. Looks like it’s got kind of a afternoon watching my feeders to see if any­ rounded tail and eyering.” thing different shows up on them.” ^a2W-Si*!KSiDtae:!T3r; *• *> m Ixirs overtake PennM i ta Intaff *•••< 22 TS i ■ PB wwB aw 'wI nueiv ____ ■ally I • I ♦ Yankee Springs board hires company to assist in short-term rental enforcement, raises fees 11 t f I I * '1 « 4 ^waiiiss ,1 A J Yankee Township Zoning 'Joe Shea explained the reasoning behind a sharp increase in ® '■Qntal. Short-term Chandler) (Photo by ® Greg The township will pay the company $4,275 under the agreement. To help cover the cost of contracting with Granicus, and also address other administra­ tive expenses incurred by the township in regulating STRs, the board also approved a fivefold increase in the annual permit fee for an STR, from $100 to $500. Township planning commissioners recom­ mended passage of the proposals at a special meeting on Tuesday night, just two nights before the board vote. They had been submit­ ted by an eight-member subcommittee that had been assigned to look at changes to the STR ordinance in the wake of resident complaints about noise late at night, drunk and disorderly conduct, illegal parking and littering, particularly near Gun Lake. “I think it’s a very important step to protecting our lakeside residents' value of their homes, Township Supervisor Rob Heethuis said. Township Zoning Administrator Joe Shea said the permit fee increase will allow the township to better cover the costs of admin­ istering the ordinance, which was enacted in March 2021. He estimates the township’s in-office expenses alone are $166 per appli­ cation. But then we incur a lot of other costs, such as my time researching this issue, trying to enforce STRs, (as well as) Brad Williams, our enforcement officer’s time.” Shea said. Shea also said that the contract with Granicus will make it possible for lakeside residents to call in complaints about problems at shortterm rental properties to be investigated. This includes the 24/7 hotline. It’s a call center that Granicus has,” he said. “People can call this hotline to complain about activi­ ty at an STR. They can also do it by text, they can submit photos, videos. It’s a way for us (to monitor what’s going on). Granicus keeps TV w' *1 555- ’« ’*»h •2 *X,'' I « ha._ < a record of all that. It will come in very useful if we have to go to court and need (to present) some kind of documentary evidence in our • enforcement efforts." The Yankee Springs Board last October' approved a six-month *• • ------ «< «XZA moratorium on new I STR permit registrations while the township I reviewed the ordinance. The moratorium I only addresses new permit applications and ' does not affect properties that already have I such •>-» _____ such aa nprmit permit. TK The township u.^j had 32 proper-1I ties registered as short-term rentals last year. ’ The ordinance was originally passed in response to the increased popularity of cottage rentals among vacationers, driven by the growth of online services such as Airbnb. ' The ordinance language states that Yankee * Springs “wishes to preserve and retain the } residential community character of the town- J ship and says the intent ot the measure is to * make the STR activity permitted by this ordinance resemble the existing and tradi­ tional residential uses made by resident owners and lessees. Meanwhile, planning commissioners • Tuesday poured over a possible ordinance I change that would ban so-called "commer­ cial short-term rentals" from areas of the township that are zoned for single-family I residential use. It would allow owner-occu- i pied short-term rentals, which would be defined as a "traditional short-term rental" i in residential-zoned districts. I Planning Commission Chairwoman Shana ! Bush has turned over the proposed amend- I ments to township planning consultant ’ Rebecca Harvey, who will put them in the । torm 01 ordinance text language that will come before commissioners next month. A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Township Hall for commis­ sioners to hear from residents on the proposed changes, Shea said. I i I Vtl4l C'**. k Vli *1 1 ! J a • a Ii I I 1 I 1 I u V » 1 » i A f' « V I I w 6 .5 '«V f I t I I 4 I I 1 *1 M. J 4 4 'JlL I* .* I �I f Hastings ANNER I SPORTS SECTION Thursday, January 18, 2024 Portland pins its way to win at Lakewood t Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a tough return to the lower peninsu­ f la for the Vikings after a runner-up finish in Escanaba Jan. 6. r The Lakewood varsity wrestling team was bested by nemesis Portland in a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual, 42-36, at Lakewood High School Wednesday. Lakewood head coach Hanner said the * coin toss and the starting weight class put . Portland at something of an advantage, and too many Vikings found themselves on their backs against Portland. All 42 points for the Raiders came from seven pins. 14,. Mason McGregor clinched the win for the Raiders with a pin in the 150-pound bout. f 5 The Vikings and Raiders were tied 36-36 heading into that final match. Chris Webb 'W got off to a great start with the initial take down for the Vikings, and still had a 4-3 lead thanks to a reversal at the start of the second J 'jzsnb /. period, but McGregor worked his way back on top to move in front 5-4. Webb couldn’t hold McGregor down long at the start of the U4^nnnnfW®i'iam^Q^4 ® technical fall, holding Portland third period, and McGregor caught him and earned the pin. Wednesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It was the last big swing in the dual that Simon’s 100^^ varsity victory during the dual opened with Portland building a 36-10 lead in that we lost we got pinned. You can’t get the first eight matches opening at 157 pounds. with the Raiders. pinned, but onwards and upwards.” Lakewood won the next five bouts to even Portland got pins to start the dual from On a positive note he has been really things up. Landon Guilford at 157, Brad Meyers at 165, pleased with his lightweights lately, the The Lakewood run to tie things up includ­ Gunnar Williams at 190, Mark Meyers at youngsters Stamm and Bryson Bouche and to ed pins from Kade Boucher and Vincent 285, Branlun Simon at 106 and Sawyer see Kade Bouche stepping up as well. Stamm in the 120-pound and 126-pound Dakin at 113. Lakewood closed Wednesday’s action at matches. Mason Livermore took a 15-3 major If the Vikings want to take at least a share home with a 61-15 win over Okemos. decision for the Vikings at 132 pounds and of the CAAC-White championship in their Jaden Manhart, Adrian Oaks, Kade Bouch­ Bryson Boucher scored a 16-1 technical fall return to the conference now they’ll have to er, Bryson Boucher and Krebs had pins in at 138. Krebs followed up with a 16-0 techni­ finish ahead of the Raiders when the CAAC that match. Vincent Risk, Simon and Stamm cal fall in the 144-pound bout. gets together for its conference championship won by forfeit. Villanueva took a major deci­ The Viking points prior to that point came tournament at Mason Feb. 3. sion at 175 pounds and Lydon Rogers closed from a major decision from Calder Villanue­ Each of the past three team postseasons out the meet with a 9-5 win over Caleb va, 14-2, in his 175-pound match against have ended for the Vikings with a loss to the Henry at 157 pounds, Portland’s Sawyer Goodman, and from a pin Raiders. -x.. The Vikings were "scTieduTed ‘ to ’ head to by Joel Simon of Portland’s Barrett Spitzley “I think it’s good for us, a slice of humble Grand Ledge for ano±er Capita! Area Activi­ in the 215-pound bout. pie,” Harmer said, “It gave us a good look at ties Conference Quad Wednesday, Jan. 17., and Lakewood celebrated the state medalist things we have to work on... Every match then head to the Lowell Invitational Saturday. I . r I * ? 4 ‘ • L* V It ••4 s *• «4 tt I*! •* I* •*« n I* ’s* I ! *"*«»—* .. » ♦ 7* r W» . ' T I I I• KBf I < n - 2^, 1 f. ^•s 5* > 1-. •T ' m . I Hiabinl a ■» Sa­ r J ilip ?r. * 'Mbfsaidlie'jip'* 'nr. t) 6® so cIoK i®ie ScafasLongsfuaajroiaafi 7 s-i {£}' hcffl b ai)j' 11 i^j5 '’r ?«iO5ia » I Lakewood's Jaden Manhart (left) works to take control of his 285-pound match with Okemos' Miles Wallace during the first period Wednesday at the CAAC Quad hosted by Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r i«" J t U.- Jli TE: K I Er 2 \ icBssbrh^bs ®i bfliWlienajwie&Jtt ^^Ai.^JCiicbcspEQcM^ ibekiiesatdlieiw'iteiipei #fifvgl^>?aifi' 't~ * (t 2" Brett Bremer TtisndtBrKtefefe^si .’ rr r rs' »ftife.rmM<aseho»ar?vea5r--2 : t •0 r.iy *4 IM * I !*• • binfftadaiieaijiiiKMii a ^^**»iv* . * HHS boys overtake Pennfield in fourth 1 i i / 1 r«<i( 1 b. moany to term r«®' *‘7 -.•^ r*! Hastings its first lead of the fourth quarter on a three-point play by junior center Eli Randall. Randall rebounded his own miss and went back up while getting knocked to the floor. Me made his free throw to give the Saxons a 47-45 lead with 4:32 to go. A fall-away three by Carroll in the right comer, in front of the Saxon bench, put the Saxons up for good at 50-47 with 3:56 to play. Things got a bit hectic and back and forth down the stretch, but nobody could find the bucket again until Canoil sank two free throws with 7.5 seconds to play. Barnum finished with a team-high 16 points for the Saxons. David Jiles came up big, knocking down five three-pointers and finishing with 15 points for Hastings. Carroll had ten points on his pair of threes Sports Editor Hastings wiped out an eight-point fourth quarter deficit to score a 52-47 win over vis­ iting Pennfield in Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference action. The Saxons trailed by eight with six and a half minutes to play and then suddenly they were in front. The final Saxon surge started with a pair of free throws by Jett Barnum. Getting a quick breather, sitting with a little foul trou­ ble, senior point guard Owen Carroll returned to the court to drain a three-pointer with 5:50 to go that had the Saxons within 45-42. Two more Barnum free throws had the Saxons within one with a little over five minutes to play. ^ofdocur«flan scff A" * « * -> -2^ ■' - n b 4‘ Z I •J k W'' > 4r e »-* 4^ * .tf .V- i I' ■s. • ‘ f and a four-of-four performance at the free throw line. He scored all ten of those in the second half. Hastings head coach Jess Webb was happy to see Jiles heat up from outside, and liked the way Barnum was able to score with some mid-range jump shots. Pennfield had a 23-19 lead at the half and put together an 11-0 run in the middle of the third quarter to lead by as many as 12 points. A big part of the Saxons’ second half per­ formance was due to an improved effort on the glass. Webb said his guys were outre­ bounded 20-6 in the first half with Pennfield taking advantage of nine offensive rebounds while his team was held without one. The Saxons also went into the bailgame more worried about the Panthers’ size than their shooting ability, but Pennfield hit eight three-pointers as a team through the first three quarters. Webb said his team had to adjust defensively to extend pressure out to the arc. The Panthers had just two field goals the entire fourth quarter and went 0-for-l from behind the three-point line in those final eight minutes. If you look at the film and the scouting report, they’ve been shooting 14-15 percent from the three-point line,” Webb said. “My guess is they were 40 percent or better [Tues­ day]. You just have to do in-game adjust­ ments when you think they’re not going to hit threes and they end up stroking them, you have to adjust. There was also an adjustment to get Ran­ dall a little extra time on the court, and coach Webb was pleased with the boost he gave the team with his rebounding, a blocked shot or two and a couple key buckets. He had five points in the fourth quarter. 19 w *. € » » » t f f 9 If, . 4 & Sv If * 1 r Bk*. r i . 't v 4 ' ' 'I'. ' ■ ' * J'x* a r < I- r’ • I. k I } t I I I. r I > I* Jk«4 L ’?i vs 1 f > SAXiiMS J.4'm l*^ t I* r' a 1 p I ■ t. * ' - * :w_: 3;^ t T -» f A . 1 9 ri ♦ Saxon senior David Jiles(5) pulls up at the three-point-line over Penntield's Zachary Walling (0) in the first half at Hastings High School Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Calvin Paesens led Pennfield with 13 points. He hit three threes in the bailgame, including two in the opening quarter. Johna­ than Lake had 12 points. Zach Walling fin­ ished with eight points and Dayshaun Boy­ kins and Brevin Bailey had seven each. It is the first Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence win of the season for the Hastings boys who are now 1-3 in the conference and 3-6 overall. Pennfield falls to 0-4 in 1-8 play and 3-8 overall. The Saxons are scheduled to travel to the old Albion High School to take on Marshall Friday night iind then will be home Monday for a non-conference ballgame against Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep. nr J t Ri >' y Burpee and Osenbaugh win for Lions at quad t.'i!Ik 1 k Brett Bremer i Vs I' I> iT i r■ \ J ■fc 4; X 1. v’ 11 Saxon senior Charlie Nickels(22) slips past Panther junior Zachary Walling(O) and Calvin Paesens(3) on his way to the rim Tuesday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) r Sports Editor The Maple Valley Lion varsity wrestling team was bested in a pair of duals during a Big 8 Conference Quad in Nashville Wednsday, Jan. 5, falling 69-11 to Harper Creek in a non-conference dual and 66-11 against Big 8 foe Quincy. In the conference dual with Quincy, the Lions’ Dakota Osenbaugh scored a pin mid­ way through the second period of his 144- pound match with Izayiah Rena. Maple Val­ ley’s Jackson Burpee took a 20-5 technical fall in his 190-pound match with Hayden Peters. The Lions forfeited eight weight classes to the Orioles, and Quincy wrestlers scored three pins in the dual. Burpee pinned Harper Creek 190-pounder Dallas Ruble early in the second period of their match, and the Lions got five points thanks to a 21-5 technical fall victory by Osenbaugh over Dayton Wheeler at 144 r If* - K < 4 •H ' 4 1 k pounds int hat dual. The only bout of the night to last six min­ utes for the Lions came in the 157-pound match where the Beavers’ Julian Landenberg managed to pull out a 15-10 win over the Lions’ Tyrese Robinson. The Lions were scheduled to head to Union City for another conference quad last night, Jan. 17, They will see Quincy again Saturday at the Orioles’ Shawn Cockrell tournament. �Page 10 — Thursday. January 18. 2024 — The Hastings Banner ! t • LEGAL NOTICES^ * ' * Dated; December 28.2023 File No. 23-014141 Arm Name: Orlans PC 1650 West Big Firm Address Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (12-28)(01-18) Beaver Road. 210424 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29697-DE Estate of Donald Lee Montgomery, Deceased NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military sen/ice member on active duty. If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 day^ ago. or if you have been ordered lo active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Brundage. Melinda L. Brundage, to Fifth Third Mortgage, Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 20, 2014 and recorded March 26. 2014 in Instrument Number 2014-002384 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank. N.A. as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 27/100 Dollars ($166,980.27). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; Parcel B:Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 88 degrees 44’ 37" East on the North Section line 1709.215 feet to the place of beginning: thence continuing South 88 degrees 44' 37” East on the said North Section line 387.115 feet to a point 10 feet West of an existing tree and fence row; thence South 01 degrees 09’ 41" East parallel to said tree and fence row 387.115 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46’ 00" West 392.88 feet; thence North 0 degrees 18 degrees 18'30” East 387.115 feet to the place of beginning. 6184 Brundage Dr, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 28,2023 File No. 23-014274 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (12-28)(01-18) 210603 I NOTICE TO CREDITORS:The decedent, DtmaW Lee Montgomery, died 11/06/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all daims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas J. Montgomery, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, # 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 01/11/2024 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3495 Thomas J. Montomery 1646 Parker Drive Wayland, Michigan 49348 211258 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Estate of Clara Lena Schmidt. Date of birth; May 20,1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Clara Lena Schmidt who lived at 41110 Fox Run, HG306 Novi, Ml 48377, died October 25, 2023. There is no probate estate. The decedent was the grantor of The Clara L. Schmidt Living Trust CTrusf). dated October 10, 2008, as amended and restated. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Keith B. Yerke, 12998 108 Street, Freeport, Ml 49325, named current acting trustee^ within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: January 11.2024 Norman E. Richards P55762 17436 College Parkway Livonia, Ml 48152 734-261-2400 Keith B. Yerke 12998108 Street Freeport, Ml 49325 616-726-3492 211272 SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting January 9,2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved cemetery & township hall Contract renewals Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:03 pm - STATE OF MICHIGAN «* « r^’ . PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29663-DE William M. Doherty L7 Court Address: 206 W. Court, # 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Darrell D. Rasmussesn, deceased. Date of birth: XXXXX. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Darrell (a.k.a. Darrel) D. Rasmussen, decased, died 9/15/2023, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Diane Rasmussen, personal representative, or to both the probate urt at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 1/16/2024 Lennon Miller PLC, Matthew T. Zwaret P86022 151 S. Rose Street, Suite 900 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-381-8844 Diane Rasmussen 15282 Kane Rd. Plainwell, Ml 49080 269-598-7046 211298 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Court Address: 206 W. Court, # 302, Hastinqs Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kenneth L. Hamilton. Date of birth10/12/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Kenneth L. Hamilton, died 12/04/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Allen L. Hamilton, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 1438 Schuring Road, Portage. Ml 49024 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 1/12/2024 William R. Wieringa P64514 1112 E. Centre Avenue Portage. Ml 49002 269-324-8385 Allen L. Hamilton 1438 Schuring Road Portage, Ml 49024 269-599-4097 <1 < L/, r jO; k X I » in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of h^ing the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 25.2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information. Default has been made in the conditions of a ^^^9® made by Jackson D. Hasty, an unmarried man. to Fifth Tnird Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 9,2017 and recorded January 12, 2017 in Liber 4104, Page 805 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. as Successor by merger to Fi^ Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($107,682.42). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 PM on JANUARY 25,2024. Said premises are located in the Township of MARTIN TOWNSHIP, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 11 WEST. MARTIN TOWNSHIP. ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION: THENCE SOUTH 90° 00'00" WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 495.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION- THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 90° 00'00’ WEST ON SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE, 165.07 FEET: THENCE NORTH 00° 01 ’40" EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, 622.81 FEETTO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION: THENCE NORTH 89° 57’11" EAST ON 0 SAID NORTH LINE. 165.15 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02'05" WEST 662.75 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION.. 421 122nd Ave. Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in a rdance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 28,2023 File No. 23-014446 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Arm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (12-28)(01-18) 210432 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement f Notice is given under^'section 3212 of the revis^ judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that ) ?T4 > NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service mernber on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated 4 i ( A The Thornapple Kellogg wrestling team celebrates senior night during its OK Gold Conference Quad in Middleville Wednesday. I TK grapplers bested by pair of tough Gold teams I t 1 i 7 r Brett Bremer J* team got pins from Christien Miller at 113 pounds, Jayce Curtis at 175 and Blake Bossenberger at 165 pounds. Camden Peter got TK’s first points of the dual, three bouts in, by outscoring Cedar Springs 144-pounder Deegan Pike 8-6. The TK team’s other points came thanks to a forfeit win for Jimmy Manne at 285 pounds. The Trojan team celebrated its seniors Wednesday. TK was supposed to be a part of today’s Rockford Invitational, but that meet was postponed. Sports Editor The Trojans knew this was going to be a year to grow. The growing pains arrived Wednesday as the TK varsity wrestling team fell to 1-2 in the OK Gold Conference with losses to Wayland and Cedar Springs in a conference quad in Middleville Wednesday evening. The Wildcats edged the TK team 36-33 and the Red Hawks scored a 47-27 win over the TK team. In the dual with the Red Hawks, the TK 1 I 4 r 4 V X t rJ «> I* ' 1 5 I X.?'' * •Hi -u . 5^ -f ■ ...f ' J Finandal FOCUS / V .X V J.”’*- • I 6.^ 11 « I i3C r.0» Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones !rfes Rnancial Advisor 400 W. state St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (2G9} 945-4702 421 W. 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A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jessica Rodriguez, an ‘ unmarried person and Jordan Stewart, an unmarried person •< Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Click N’ Close, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 27,2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 3,2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $200,937.07 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 106, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Common street address *(11 any): 601 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-9367 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. 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TO ALL GBED1TOR&-C = Il 1 I I M NOTICE Attention homeowner; II you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duly, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit *•4 urt in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25.2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Frost and Nancy S. Frost, husband and wife, to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2004 and recorded Janua^ 15. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120780 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on November 10, 2017. in Instrument Number 2017-011380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($71,162.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 25. 2024. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 9 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastirigs, according to the recorded Plat thereof. 505 E Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in a F*J rdance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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I I I rj If ft r I > The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18, 2024 — Page 11 ♦ ■.’■fct ft < J > H, I •nr * a .1 1 { I *M r r X' sr rf * : j S *« J r , 4 •« ■ui , «,v I tA' -•^u- 4 * t * k > _i At s • J** <V. I J > tt- * «•* I * rTj r I I Saxons pin half their foes at Harper Creek -A s ii* 4 t •'A ± • f*> ■’» I 1 .iQ I I -.t I :. 1 I .5 Ite ■ AA. £ s The Hastings varsity wrestling team scored a 49-30 Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference win at Harper Creek Wednesday Jan. 10. Troy Hokanson, Colten Denton, Keegan Sutfin, Bailey Miller, Aden Armstrong, Kyle Echtinaw and Isaac Friddle all won by pin for the Saxon team. Colton Smith and Haiden Simmet also picked up key wins for the Saxons. Smith outscored Harper Creek’s Israel Waite 5-3 with a takedown in a sudden victory overtime period at 138 pounds. Simmet pulled out a 13-4 major decision in his 150-pound match against Carter Brenner. The Saxons were scheduled to host an 1-8 Quad with Marshall and Coldwater last night, Jan. 17, and have plans to attend the Lake Fenton Duals Saturday. “• > Senior Riley Shults works his way to a victory in the 500-yard freestvlPdudn!rkT----Battle Creek Central at the CERC in Hastings Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett^BremerV*^ County Barracudas' win over visiting Barracudas keep cutting time to beat Bearcats 1 ’'J z points '4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving co-op known as the Barry County Barracudas finally got to com­ pete in the Community Education and Recre­ ation Center pool for the first time Tuesday, and the Barracudas made the most of it. The Barracudas picked up their second victory of the young season, outscoring Bat­ tle Creek Central 85-81. Senior Heath Hays provided a 1-2 punch to finish off the Bearcats. He swam the anchor Jeg of the Barracudas’ 400-yard freestyle Telay team that won in 4 minutes 5.13 sec­ onds. He followed teammates Colton Baker, DJ Kuck and Riley Shults in that race. • Hays was fresh out of the water from win­ ning the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:14.79. ; Hays missed the early part of the season recovering from a surgery and is working his way back into form. He’s still working back -towards as 1:07 in the breaststroke, his time from the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship Meet a year ago. I All the Barracudas are working towards something. Hays said that even beyond new head coach James Moray and assistant coach iMike Schipper the team has good leadership. I “We have a lot of new kids this year after [the co-op split up [dropping Thomapple Keljlogg in the offseason], but everyone is workting hard and doing their best. Riley [Shults] land Donald [“DJ” Kuck] are doing a great job [of leading the new kids. Everyone is working really hard, getting things done and improv­ ing really fast," Hays said. I “Riley is always really supportive. He is ^ood at working with kids who aren’t the fastest at picking things up. Donald knows a lot about technique. He is good at showing f r J ft j •«Wm5 I ^tft I I In kc 1 *«» 1 I JI 1^ I ftOlllll) {w k I IWIIHJ isi ’ b:. »:xr -- S ,ss < > •* < < L N 1 r f ss I ♦ St .■‘.•ai to am. Bk • r ^niiiiiiiiisw I^3!3aa!vj:a aii|MrfiaB, »»»;«■ aexnwifffiiiB iSHMElEllBitt KJsiisterTOmS 2naw stistfKriffle ‘ • • Au amL jtij'd w'd Sbe IDB **’"f*W j Kiaawnisii^ 1U)ii*bJbs!ii iaaaA-tas ajja^iifei.' xacndnkilKMk jb- »1 b• id , odd ii B) to he d M MJ I 1 other kids what to do and helping them understand what to do with their body, because it is not the easiest when you can’t see yourself swim.” Shults, Kuck and Hays are the trio of Bar­ racuda seniors this winter. Hays said he and Kuck have been giving each other pointers too. Hays is helping Kuck work on his breast­ stroke and Kuck is making Hays a better butterfly swimmer in hopes of improving their 200-yard individual medley times. Kuck won that race Tuesday with a time of 2:34:21 and Hays was second in 2:42.02. It was a strong day for those Barracuda seniors. Shults, Hays and Kuck teamed with freshman Caleb Kramer to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2:02.92. Shults followed that up by winning the 200-yard freestyle in 2:00.75. Kuck also won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.62, his fastest time in that race this sea­ son. He was pushed by the Bearcats* Danny Wells IV who finished just four hundredths of a second behind him. They were the only two guys in the pool for the race that came down to the touch. Shults was looking forward to a good race in the 500-yard freestyle, seeded just better than the Bearcats’ Hunter Jenney, but blew away the field in the race to win with a time of 5:38.80 that had him half a minute in front of the fastest Bearcat. Coach Moray was really pleased with ki^ guys at the front of the 100-yard backstroke - a race that was key in the Barracuda victory. . . Senior Logan Taylor-Krebs, who swam as a freshman and returned this season to help the program boost its numbers, won that race in 1:32.04. Junior teammate Dustin Lampart was second in 1:33.76 and sophomore Gavin Bagley placed third in 1:33.93. Lampart and Bagley were less than a second ahead of the fastest Bearcat in that race. “Taking 1-2-3 in backstroke was incredi­ ble,” Moray said. “I am really proud of all three of those swimmers. They have all made a huge improvement from last time.” “Gavin and Dustin pulling that off was really, really cool to see. Logan is experi­ enced, he has been on swim team before. Gavin and Dustin are completely new. They are anxious about their technique and their flip turns, and they have been anxious about it since our last meet and they pulled it off.” Baker, a sophomore, had a strong day for the Barracudas’ too. He extended himself a bit to place third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:37.89 and added a fourth­ place 50-yard freestyle time of 28.83. Kramer is the Barracudas’ first-year diver. He placed second with a score of 110.60 on the night behind Bearcat sophomore Eli Tenbrink who won with 201.50 points. Kramer was also third in the 100-yard freestyle. Taylor-Krebs, Kramer, freshman Noble Gabaldon and Baker placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay for the Barracudas in 2:03.49. Wells IV, Tavion McDonald, Nathain Jordan and Jenney won that relay for the Bearcats in 1:49.26. BC Central also had Wells IV win the 50-yard freestyle in 24.45 and McDonald win the lOO^^yard fr^sfyle hi‘4^00.'49. -" -■ It IS still a small group,' -bui they^re all great. I love having them on the team and they put in the work. They have the right attitude,” coach Moray said of his guys. “They’re all happy to be here, which is what I want.” The Bany County boys are scheduled to return to action tonight, Jan. 18, at Harper Creek. They will be home again Jan. 30 tak­ ing on Marshall. toacE IKZL la I i a ■ il* rm * • fe''•*“ JfeSS I I 3BJ « «111M** IMrl r A i r« ? (fc'iBlHtV Ww? •’*;**• • 4 t risilfiit*)’ »CC Alts I IV «r ®B W « .« f» J /■ ®hedOBBW 'EM I® I IS Hastings girls hold on at Pennfield for first victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor With three or four games already that just slipped away in the fourth quarter, the Saxons could see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hastings head coach Chase Youngs said his girls made it out of the darkness into the li^t Tuesday as they picked up their first victory of the season. The Saxons bested Pennfield 41-35 in Battle Creek to improve to I -3 in the IntersUte-8 Athletic Conference and 1-7 overall this season. Pennfield drops to 0-4 in conference play and 1-5 overall. Rachael Hewitt led Hastings with 16 points and Addey Nickels had one of her best days scoring the basketball finishing with 11, Nickels was 4-for-4 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter as the Sax­ ons sealed the win. Hewitt had 15 of her 16 points in the second half. Hewitt, she is solid,” Youngs said. “She does everything she is supposed to do. She is the target of every opposing team. Every time she got the ball inside the three-point line they doubled her.” Nickels and Kali Koning hit three-point­ ers for Hastings in the second quarter to spark the attack after their team came out of the first quarter down 10-5. The two teams were knotted 16-16 at the half. Coach Youngs was pleased with the way his girls limited turnovers in the first half, and pleased with how they created some with their pressure in the second half. “Our press was effective in spurts,” Youngs said. “We turned them over, espe­ cially in the fourth quarter, we went back to a different press and we had three out of four possessions where they threw the ball out of bounds because of the pressure.” The Saxons tried a man-to-man press for a while, but the Panthers’ speed was too much for it to be effective. Once they swapped it back to a zone press, with a little tweak from earlier in the ballgame, they found more success. Kimber Fenstemaker had three points in the fourth quarter to keep the Saxons in front. Coach Youngs was also pleased with the defensive efforts of Olivia Friddle on the Panthers’ Natalie Hensel, who did lead her team with 16 points. Pennfield also got seven points from Emilee Klacking, all in the second half, and five each from Kirra Burdreau and Madelyn Hensel. The Saxons are scheduled to go on the road to the old Albion High School to face Marshall Friday night. Swift, Watson and Stampfler win two each for DK in duals The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team was bested by Climax-Scotts/Martin and South Haven in a pair of Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference duals hosted by South Haven Wednesday, Jan. 10. The South Haven took a 50-27 win over the DK grapplers. The Panthers opened with a pin from Luke Watson in the 190pound match and got a pin from Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds, both finishing their victories off in the second period. AJ Lorenz scored a pin for DK at 113 pounds. The Panther team got a six-minute win from Gauge Stampfler at 132 pounds. He outscored South Haven’s Jose Garcia 7-5 in their bout. In ±e dual with Climax-Scotts/Martin the DK team got pins from Watson and Swift and another decision from Stampfler. The DK slate medalist Stampfler outscored Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Cole Reitz 9-4 at 132 pounds. TJ Wright added a forfeit win for the DK team at 106 pounds. V bee ZT A* you M) Kal B 1 *• * I sxse iiiw- **'**./ 9* 1 t * *** 4. — ffr nr- *r I •*s J. « e Sl^ * '•t *• I It •> ’*”"2 jflX lb .X , I — X. * AT I » 4 •T J r • THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: p.. M F; •I 1 feZZ S’?! i; el"fJ"*‘ lU ■r“. }* XT •i it. in •. k" < V• fix * I -t «**• * >1 -Ar ’ W ' a fr 4? * — rf * * '. i ml «*»«'"* .p. l-»_ ■7C rI •ri Senior Logan Taylor-Krebs swims to a win in the 10O-yard backstroke for the Barry County Barracudas during their win over visiting Battle Creek Central at the CERC Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 • * H* 945.955^ Ss;s t I Brett Bremer I I. Sports Editor I Saugatuck limited Delton Kellogg to four [points in the second quarter to take control jand went on to a 62-30 win over the visiting Panthers in a ballgame bailgame that was moved up a J^ay to miss the weekend’s predicted winter [storms. ! The Trailblazers have now won seven istraight after falling in their first three ballof the season, and the win over DK the team’s third since the calendar flipped 0 2024. The Panthers meanwhile were playing IItheir first game since,Dec. 21. The loss drops I 1 (U/or aL-, .4- _ - s®;" « .1' 3 1 ' I' I • A. ■ . . 'I I .1 1 • « ___ xL. r^v* lnr^AH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hear­ ing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thomp­ son (mthompson^pcimi.com)) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. d — I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: I Barry County Barracuda senior Heath Hays races to a win in the 100-yard breaststroke during his team's win over visiting Battle Creek Central at the CERC Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trailblazers keep rolling with win over Delton Kellogg boys H PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on February 8, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. V 't, i Il w. mr -W 1112547 TO: I f « t < ^a9ic» aS*?** PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE f the Panthers to 4-4 overall this season and 1-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division. The Trailblazers lead the conference at 4-0. It was just a 12-10 bailgame after one quar­ ter, with the Trailblazers in the lead. Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogoboom said his guys got good shots in the second quarter that wouldn’t fall, and was doing okay getting a few defensive stops ini­ tially in that second quarter. Offensive rebounds sparked the Trailblazers though and led to them taking a 31 -14 lead at the half. “Saugatuck presents a bunch of problems for folks,” Hogoboom said. “They have a lot of weapons to contend with and their defense is difficult to navigate with their length and physicality.” Torren Mapes led Delton Kellogg with 15 points. Saugatuck got 14 points from Russell Vanderpoel and 13 each from Cass Stansbury and Jack McCoy. The Trailblazers hit seven threes as a team in the bailgame. DK had its Tuesday and Wednesday night ballgames with Climax-Scotts and Bellevue postponed. The Panthers are scheduled to return to action at home against Martin Fri­ day hosting the annual Hall of Fame Night at DKHS. 1. A request from builder Clark Brothers Construction on behalf of property owner, Jeff and Christine Brown, 15438 S M43 Hwy, Hickory Comers, MI 49060, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an addition to accessory building on an otherwise vacant lot pursuant to provisions in section 4.20”Residential Accessory Buildings” of ±e Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 15438 S M43 Hwy, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060, Parcel # 08-12-036-076-10 and is currently zoned RI-Residential. 2. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Soard reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or fol­ lowing the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 r. ■fr h J > •• I I - 4 H \\ V 4 V I I I I �Page 12 - Thursday. January 18. 2024 - The Hastings Banner Saxons roll some of their best scores yet Brcfl Bremer Sports Editor Hunter Pennington and Jen Stoline closed (he the regular games against Interstate-8 Athletic Conference powerhouse Jackson Northwest with their best scores ever at Hastings Bowl Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties took a pair of conference victories over the host Saxon varsity boys and girls’ howling teams, but the Saxons found plenty of positives. Pennington rolled a 243 in the second of his two regular games, extending his personal varsity best from the 237 he rolled at last season's lnierslate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament. Stoline surpassed the 200-mark for the first time with a 204 in the second regular game for the HHS girls. “He said he was gripping and ripping for his second game,” Hastings varsity boys' coach Vern Allerding said of Pennington. “He picked up his speed and put it together. It worked for him.” Pennington thought he needed to change something up after rolling a 137 in the open­ ing game. He decided to speed up his feet and body, which forces his arm to throw the ball a bit faster loo. It clearly worked. He scored a strike in the opening frame of the second game, tallied an eight in the second frame and then fired off seven consecutive strikes head­ ing into the tenth frame. Pennington said he has become a more consistent bowler this season, but there is still work to do in that regard. "I want to be better. I just want to be, I guess, this guy's level,” Pennington said, motioning to teammate Miles Lipsey. “I want to be this kind of consistency.” Lipsey wasn’t too far behind in that second game, rolling a 217. That followed a 183 in game one. * «» .•l • - *A ••A •*1 L z Ar J V \ I I 1 I ’ At' 7^ - J I a :r I- ' > J J !• kJ A* u V % I > IMI The Saxons' Miles Lipsey preps his ball for a turn during the Baker games in an 1-8 dual with Jackson Northwest Tuesday at Hastings Bowl. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I? .■r*’ Northwest already had a sizable lead at that Hastings' Hunter Pennington unleashes a throw during his 243-game in the second regular game of an Interstate-8 Athletic point in the boys’ contest and went on to a Conference dual against Jackson Northwest at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 17-13 win. A 171 from Austin Henman got the Saxons’ their only point in the first regu­ that second regular game and ally Herder lar game. They tallied two more in the second won one too with a 187. Kaylin Schild won thanks to Pennington’s 243 and a 154 from one for the Saxons in the first regular game ! ♦I Henman. with a 125. If '* I, The game of the afternoon was a 279 from Jayla Pruitt and Kaylyn Blair both won two fr the Mounties’ Bryce Thomas who followed points for the Mounties in the regular games +• I that up with a 224. He took two points for I, and Casey John, Lace> Wenman and Serissa I• I . a r I Northwest, matched up against Lipsey, and 7. Meyers won one each. Pruitt had the highi ■ teammates Thomas Dodson and Preston ■ ■ V game of the day for the Northwest girls at 211 1 I 5 T. Weigman added two each too. to win her second point after a 188 in the 1^* ;4 < •K The Mounties won the first boys’ regular opener. Wenman scored a 202 to get a point I. »/« game 934-782 and took the second 949-885. in the opener and then rolled a 175 which •r .•.i* “We had some tough first games,” Allerd­ Herder beat out in game two. !• * r ing said. “They had some good first games. .<4 The Northwest girls took the two regular J1*|i They had some really good games. They have games 807-689 and 914-735. In the Bakers, Jr ? < •/ some good bowlers. They’re always good. the Mounties won 191-141 and 141-134. 4 > They bowled three 200 games in that second ■. The Mounties struck out in that tenth frame •I ♦• single game.” ••Cl of the second Baker game to take those four r I«« * * The Saxons roared back on the scoreboard * team points. J a by winning all ten Baker points. They outHastings girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said •A scored the Mounties 173-131 in the first things just clicked for Stoline in that second A Baker and then fired an impressive 241 in the game. •4 second Baker game to top Northwest’s total The Hastings girls were 1-8 champs a of 149, f <4 year ago, but lost a lot of bowling experi­ rA**—* Allerding said that was the Saxon boys’ ence to graduation last spring and the Saxhighest Baker total of the season. ons are still working back towards where * 1 . “At the Battle of the Bakers [tournament] they would like to be. Rhodes said everyone we did all right,” Pennington said. “We just is still working on getting used to the Phan­ improved on that from last year. We practice tom 2 oil pattern being used by the MHSAA 4* a lot more and have been focusing on spares this season. a lot more than last year. You have two It worked out okay for the Saxons at Jax 60 frames to throw [in a Baker game], as long as last Thursday as the Hastings girls took a you fill those two frames it is up to the rest of 22-8 win over Parma Western. your teammates.” Stoline had games of 116 and 130 to win The Hastings boys are now 0-2 in the 1-8 points for the Saxons. Kass Harton won a The Saxons' Kass Harton lets her ball this winter. The Hastings girls fall to 1-1 with point with a 115 and was even better in the fly towards the pins during her team's 1-8 their loss. second game with a 134. Heaven Simmet contest against visiting Jackson The Mounties outscored the Hastings girls -A won a point with a 158. Hereder took two t Northwest at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. 27-3. points with scores of 168 and 146. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •J, • Stoline took a team point with her 204 in •r« The Hastings girls won both Baker games . -f ft .5 .'K ’ 5L •1 against the Panthers. /J I b The Hastings boys were bested 22-8. 5 Henman won points with games of 162 and 211167 > 123 and Pennington did with a 178 and a 119. a. r> Lipsey was bested in his head-to-head match­ up in the regular games, but rolled a solid 185 COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED The Saxons' Jen Stoline fires her ball down the lane at Hastings Bowl during her in one of the games. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS AT FEBRUARY 7, 2024 MEETING » -J LI -w I : U tiTin IO 1 I —\ I I TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I personal best 204-game against Jackson Northwest Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TO: owners OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP n^Aoov BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED rtKoUNb: hold a Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will nm February 7. 2024. which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Townshin n a^fXws R .♦ tend Ro7n . uwithinatthe hearing are ^ r considered thisCharter public 1. Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) 2 in the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended to delete the definition for the term “Animal 2 Code (Zoning) pertaining to special land use approval forthe keeping of livestock proposed to be amended to revise subsection H 2 pertaining to the lot area required per animal unit by adding the animal unit equivalency for SSSSM s* I?*-: “ “ as to reduce the separation distance betyyeen ail areas in which animals are confined and any wellhead from 200’ to 50’. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Master Plan and the tentative text of the 1 proposed zoning text amendment(s) mav be examine;*r the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Ha l during rerjaThn^i Y regular business days maintained by the Township offices ' ® business hours on from and after the publication Of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting. and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. «or Township Board. to ^^commendations accordingly to the Rutland Charter Township will provide nprp?san/ services at the meeting/hearing to individual with disabilittes t.i hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials bein^ rnt a *’1® notice to the Township, Individuals with disabilities reau?rinnreasonable should contact the Township Clerk as designated bXw^ ® auxiliary aids or services Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2194 Vikings win big at first CAAC-White meet up r Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a small but mighty Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference White Division competition this winter, and the Vikings are on top so far. The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team won the first conference jamboree of the season Wednesday, JaTt. 10, at Lansing Cath­ olic, outscoring runner-up Portland by more than 26 points. The Vikings had their top round two and three scores ol the season, blowing away the field in the two rounds. The Vikings were more than eight points better than anyone else in round two and more than 17 points better than the second-place Raiders in round three. Each week we work hard to clean up the details in each round,” Lakewood head coach Kim Marlin said. “Round three was very rough for us last Saturday at Leslie and we knew we had to come out much better in order to beat Portland at the first of two league meets. The girls set the goal very early in the season that we would come home with our 15th consecutive conference title, and with stepping into the CAAC this year we knew that job would be a lot harder. We are going to work over the next two weeks to really clean up the small details of each round. Lakewood had an overall point total of 747.78 points Wednesday. Portland finished at 721.06, Charlotte 697.32 and Lansing Catholic 656.64. Lakewood had a score of 224.90 in round ^Ihch had the Viking team a point and a half ahead of the second-place Raiders at that point. The Vikings went on to add a score ot 217.18 in round two and 305.70 in round three. 4 ‘ • ’aP T *w 7 kJ •-.r '4 4’ 1 . A •i • J- — L I if WF f— —- - 4 / 4 3 tt t t 6 ¥ K- s 4*’ w «> I competitive cheer team finishes off the first Capital AreAchvities Conference White Division jamboree of the season with its best mimri ih™ performance of the season so far Wednesday at Lansing Cathohe Portland tallied scores of 223.40, 208.96 and 288,70 in the three rounds. The Raiders had the second best score in each round. The Vikings were second to Onsted in (he ihiee team Upper Division standings at last Saturday’s Leslie Blackhawk Invitational. Lakewood was outscored 309.8 to 287.2 in the third round as Onsted wiped out what had been a double-digit Lakewood lead to that point. Onsted finished with an overall score of I • 1• ( -1. d .A, I hSISS 742.48 ahead of Lakewood 733.3 and Lan­ sing Catholic 652.96. Leslie won the five-team Lower Division competition with an overall score of 671 86 points. The Viking team was nine tenths of a point behind Onsted after round 230.3, and then jumped in front with a 215.8 point total in round two. Onsted • ............. vjiisiea put un a score of 201.48 in round two after a fourpoint deduction. 4 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-01-25.pdf 772ccbe3f2c19f839c743c6186bd1c17 PDF Text Text h Fish Hatchery Park bathroom project comes with steep price tag < U.S. Senate hopefuls come to Hastings for event Panthers boys hoops come alive for OT victory xiua See story on page 5 r 5 z See story on page 9 1111111 i ■ ...........CAR-RT LOT**C 005 COOS Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 7/30/2024 9 25:00 AM Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 r o >ANNER- •MMM •» i HAST INGS 1 I VOLUME 170, No. 4 Thursday. January 25. 2024 PRICE $1.50 I I 9 J'' •h’ r. ! •*?:* I-‘ I ^5 I 9 «* t J ^3 ? ♦ j! II 9 — r* Ltff. I f A T r V // T X9 **ir* V I A ft. n 11 t V* * I -f • * ' ■’'HW ''trVMWB. r, •I J *SF «fc *« 4r I *-=:--u->5.-wv. *Wb -«a«“ I 1 t t casag i 4 I 1 i K <• I T V I I, J I » i I ’ Mai «»'>_■ -'•T* • r' I! r*. ' The Woodland Fire Department was the first on the scene at last Thursday night’s blaze. Several neighboring fire depart­ ments assisted with the call. (Photo by Scot Scramlin) ' I* .Jr Smith Welding Repair in Lake Odessa consumed after blaze I• ••1 1 J 5r Council member Al Jarvis asked council members how the city could better commu­ nicate with residents. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) >* . 1 ■• • If ' r ‘hf. >* ■ 4 .l’ Hastings City Council looks to update charter, focus on communication with public in 2024 Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter The.Hastings city charter could be receiv■ ing a facelift soon. ’ Hastings City Council members discussed their plans for the new year at a workshop meeting on Monday. Along with continuing work on the city’s ongoing initiatives, council members set their sights on two new goals: updating the city charter and putting a larger focus on public communication. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said the city’s charter is beginning to show its age. In some areas, the charter contradicts itself or is generally unclear, she said. - “There are things about it that are very dated. It was written before email,” Moy- R» y-j. '.K: •z /» 4 n* •.'.1 A £ •♦ • I "I i '1 r •f , ' 7 *•>’ iHia «W'l *• t I K A «* 5 M er-Cale said. “It was written before a lot of our accounting systems existed and so the processes that it outlines quite rigidly for the "budgeting process, among other things, is just not how we function in 2024. It could probably use some modernizing.” Moyer-Cale said the city could likely con­ tinue using its current charter with just a few amendments, although a new charter could be drafted if that was found to be the best option. Either route would involve a fairly lengthy process, Moyer-Cale said, al±ough amend­ ing the charter would be the simplest option. Even then, any amendments would have to be See CHARTER, page 3 y • ? t Flames erupted last Thursday evening from Smith Welding & Repair in Woodland. (Photo by Scot Scramlin) T- I e ft-* I ' 7 • < See FIRE, page 2 I ♦> **▼ • 1 I .e» V •t Molly Macleod Copy Editor Crews rushed to respond to a blaze at Smith Welding & Repair at 7340 Velte I Road in Woodland last Thursday after reports of smoke in the building. While the Woodland Township Fire Department was first on the scene, crews from the Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Nashville, Freeport, Berlin-Orange, Clarksville and Hastings fire departments assisted in bat­ tling the flames. The fire was reported just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. It took crews until after midnight Friday to secure the scene. By the time the final flames were extin­ guished, not much remained of the building. While crews battled the fire, eastbound and westbound M-50 was closed between w S z T9 a*^ It. M: fi 4’ h 5. 9 T. r 9^ 3 t .•l ♦5 ese >- A.” A’. A T 4 r j' 1 Area schools burn through allotted snow days with months of winter still left f I* A ?r > k •4 •j3 .. ff v ’J I* A > 4 .’I* J I I J* I ?• if T*. « i^' JH. I. i* -ia: Snowe T ‘ c :4 f 1" i r. r •b I k 1 *>• / I C-,F X « a.' ,• t • ■.» Jayson Bussa Editor When Matt Goebel makes the call on whether or not to shut down the Hastings Area School System for the day due to weath­ er, he does his due diligence first. This includes text messaging fellow area superintendents, consulting with the Barry County Road Commission on the current state of the roads and even reading emails sent to him by students who are eager for a snow day. “I’m reading all the emails I get from junior high kids that say we shouldn’t have school,” Goebel said with a laugh. “Last week, I got about six eighth graders and two seventh graders that all wrote me persuasive essays on why we shouldn’t have school,” he added. Those essays didn’t have to be too persua­ sive though as weeks of inclement has, at times, made the decision quite easy for Goeb­ el and his counterparts throughout neighbor­ ing school districts. A storm that struck just after winter break forced area schools to cancel several times, burning through the number of forgivable cancellations that are doled out by the state. Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Delton and Lake Odessa have now already reached, or exceeded, the six allotted cancellations for the school year with Maple Valley one snow day away from doing the same. The general rule of thumb is that, once a district has exceeded its number of allotted snow days or cancellations they must add days to the end of the year, taking a small chomp out of summer vacation. However, none of the districts have reached that point 'F • »' 't* 4'* • n n ■■ a '- n t V .MC- Ll' • I’’” » <1 . I J ' f* V k t.t .1 :* • 40 >•.r 80 3 Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf speaks briefly in front of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Barry County) 10 I A ■X • :! 30 0 . B z 30 w ■RR’^T’^Ki 100 ■ '■• EM X -lOTf 20 ’20 ZE 0■ , **' • I J I » I j-. I*’ I J ni . I when students are not currently scheduled to attend classes, but they will if the district surpasses its nine snow days. Even beyond the potential for nine snow days, a far less utilized scenario can come into play: state intervention. Area superintendents were quick to point to the winter of 2019 as an example of how one widespread weather event can force the state government to step in and bend the snow day rules for districts. That was the year of the Polar Vortex, a prolonged winter storm that saw arctic air come barreling through the area in late Janu­ ary and early February, even prompting Gov. yet because of a few other safeguards that are in place. When a school district reaches the six snow days allowed by the state, administra­ tors can then submit a written letter to the State Superintendent Michael F. Rice to request a maximum of three additional snow days, which is normally granted. This gives each district nine snow days or cancellations, meaning summer vacations are still fully intact for local schools, but they’re getting to be on thin ice (pun intended). Goebel said that, during his tenure, he has noticed that Hastings tends to shut down school around six or seven times a year. To give his district even more wiggle room, he has built contingency days into the schedule. These are days during the last week of school See SNOW DAYS, page 3 Sheriff to present findings of election fraud investigation to county board next month Jayson Bussa Editor Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf intends to publicly present some of the findings uncovered throughout a years-long investi­ gation into voter fraud. Leaf has long leveraged resources in his department, in addition to working along­ side unaffiliated individuals spread throughout the country, to investigate the potential for fraud and impropriety in the United States election system following the 2020 Presidential election, which saw Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump. Throughout the investigation. Leaf has frequently said that investigators have col­ lected binders full of information, and now he will lay out some of those findings in front of members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Leaf announced that he would be mak­ ing a presentation - the first of potentially multiple presentations - in front of the county’s Committee of the Whole during its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 13. See SHERIFF, pege 2 I V * L iu 4 aI -V <lk k Awt< I I; i it L �A * r* * Page 2 - Thursday. Janua^ 25. 2024 - Th© Hastings Banner liMBr < County to seek state $200K homeowner rehab grant NEWS BRIEFS I Greg Chandler Hastings student council raising money for young boy Staff Writer Barry County is seeking a $200,000 commu­ nity development block grant from the state to help low-and-moderate income homeowners fix up their homes and bring them to code. County commissioners Tuesday unani­ mously approved seeking the funding, dubbed the CDBG Housing Improvement Local Lia­ bility (CHILL) Grant, from the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). No one spoke at a public hearing on the grant prior to the vote. CHILL is a grant program that was created in October of last year, after the state moved the CDBG program away from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to The Hastings High School Student Council is raising money for the family of a local boy recently diagnosed with cancer. rj j .u r . r n uc The student council will host three different fundraisers during the first full week of February to benefit Noah, a 6-ycar-old student at Central Elementary who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor on New Year’s Eve. In addition to the three fundraisers, Hastings High School Student Council will be running the concession stand on Tuesday, Feb 6 and Thursday, Feb. 8. All proceeds from the concession stand and the fundraisers will go to Noah’s family. ,, „ ,, String Sunday, Feb. 4, student council will host a volleyball tournament open to all students. Students will pay $3 to play. Concessions will be open during the tournament, which begins at noon. • , ,u . l • k . u h On Monday. Feb. 5, first responders will face off against the teachers in basketball. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a 50/50 raffle, a half-court competition and the option to pay to add points at halftime. Victor E. Saxon will be on the scene to cheer on the eagers Admission costs $5. The concession stand will be open during the game. The final fundraiser for Noah will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7. A bake sale will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 1-8 cheer competition being hosted at the high school. Locals are invited to donate their baked goods for the sale. Concessions will be open during the Department of Agriculture Rural Develop­ ment, Community Action Agency. Depart­ ment' of Health and Human Services and/or Habitat for Humanity, that can provide addi­ tional assistance to homeowners. Smith said. “We like to work with them, we’ve worked with Habitat and other programs ... where they can do some contribution for home repairs, and the same for Rural Develop­ ment,” Smith said. Earlier this month, the Lake Odessa Vil­ lage Council voted to seek a CHILL grant of $160,000. A decision on whether MSHDA will approve the county’s application is expected to come in March. The grant funding must be spent by October 2025, Smith said. MSHDA, said Marilyn Smith of Smith Hous­ ing Consulting, who is writing the grant application in conjunction with the county. Homeowners who reside within the city of Hastings, the villages of Middleville, Nash­ ville, Woodland and Freeport, and the unin­ corporated communities of Delton and Hick­ ory Corners would be able to apply for grant funding, provided they meet income guide­ lines, County Board Chairman David Jackson wrote in a notice that was placed in the Reminder on Jan. 20. “We can do siding and windows and roofs, typical (household) repairs,” Smith said. If approved by MSHDA, it’s intended that the CHILL program would be used in collab­ oration with other agencies, such as the U.S. J ft City vJ 4 Mi -I Ti AO 4 ¥ r I ,r I t* A l!( TKHS students instructed to briefly shelter in place on Wednesday morning competition, as well. . o . « Each fundraiser will take place at Hastings High School, 520 W. South Street. A GoFundMe for Noah and his family can be found at gofundme,com/f/noahs-battleduring-and-after-brain-surgery. SS. Cyril and Methodius hosting blood drive Jayson Bussa Editor Students at Thomapple Kellogg High School were instructed to briefly shelter in place on Wednesday morning as law enforce­ ment investigated a potential threat to student and staff* safety. On Wednesday morning. Superintendent Craig McCarthy sent an email to all the par­ ents and guardians of high school students informing them that the school had been put The SS. Cyril and Methodius parish will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Versiti Blood Center will be the service provider. The church is located at 159 I31st Ave. in Wayland. Anyone who is at least 17 years old and weighs more than 110 pounds may be eligible to be a donor. No money is involved; the only cost is time. The Red Cross says there is currently an urgent need for blood donations. Blood is being donated at a lower volume due to weather-related school and business closures. Questions can be directed to Versiti Blood Center, 866-MIBLOOD, or 269-792-3543. Appointments are preferred and may be made at donate.mivchigan.versiti.org, but walkins are welcomed. J 1 ‘ « t- < A follow-up email came shortly after pro­ viding clarity on the situation. “Earlier this morning, we received an anonymous threat of a firearm on school property,” McCarthy wrote in this email. “Local law enforcement along with school personnel have followed safety protocols and through an extensive process deter­ mined this was not a credible threat. At this time, we are resuming normal school activ­ ities.” into shelter-in-place, with students remaining in their classrooms after the anonymous report of a possible threat. “At this time, there is no immediate threat to student’s safety,” McCarthy wrote in the first message. “Office staff immediately responded with appropriate safety protocols,” the email went on to say. “In an abundance of caution to keep all students and staff safe, we treat all threats as if they are serious.” A ’ Hillis? • Mi sSin? I I nis ic I I it isi'l I Mi I * i? I Mental Health Authority announces Community Art Project iK *** The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (BCCMHA) has announced its annual Community Art Project, open to all individuals in Barry County. This year, the contest’s theme is “persistence.” Representatives f^m BCCMHA say the goal of the contest is to create a welcoming atmosphere that inspires recovery through art. Barry County artists are invited to show their creativity and passion for mental health awareness and recovery by submitting up to three pieces of artwork for consideration for permanent display at BCCMHA. Artwork and submission forms can be submitted between April 22 and May 8. The art selected for permanent display will be announced in The Reminder. Those interested in the Community Art Project are asked to stop by the BCCMHA office at 500 Barfield Drive in Hastings for more information and submission forms. 4 t iHim I I « I p -t J IISIHI ?,SS" Oas'a’ I d&ils sf £ 4 w <5KT EliNS/miT \ V snow,., t f ft I k • HEJKreroiHE 4 * ©J 7% X. V t I «*- I? f \ 1 Wu / jolii)' CoEti A e ibICoiiij'T^ 1 I I - - a r osnbld ft vtddI'lpni isar^n'.i I r IltINZ FIRE, continued from page 1 iKoaGCE n on tiootbidt (i ♦J? r * W ! » SBQS .? X ‘‘X remodel, repair, drain cleaning. 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We were worried about that, we tried to contain anything that we could.” Lehman said some of the vehicles inside added to the fire load. Today, investigation continues on what started the devastating fire. Because of where the fire started and the destruction it caused, Lehman said that the exact cause may never be known. 5*1 ‘^t >1 II 4 ‘**11, ft. Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber * <1 J afV t: iC anpbro bcDGiatoe I ■ 2 *-5^ s ar is aiss xa> t e bon a iB xsomd K to 6: SHERIFF, continued from page 1 Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-S112 ' ’I? ft EissioBfL repsais Jiaif (jf At 6 An aerial shot shows the aftermath after last Thursday’s fire that destroyed Smith Welding & Repair. (Photo courtesy of the Woodland Township Fire Department) Eaton Highway and Brown Road. Woodland Township Fire Chief Bryon Lehman said that while the cause of the fire is still unknown, early investigation indicates that the blaze started somewhere in the ceil­ ing before quickly spreading throughout the building. With help from neighboring fire depart­ ments and some locals, crews were able to knock down the fire more easily. “The biggest help was Ross Jackson from Jackson Dirt Works,” said Lehman. “He brought in a couple of excavators to help pull some of the carnage away from the roof blast­ ing in, pulling off several vehicles that were inside so we could finish off the fire. Without him, we would have been there at least three to four hours longer.” “(We appreciate) any time we can bring an excavator into a large structure fire like that to help pull stuff away so we can get to the hot spots a lot better,” Lehman said. Smith Welding & Repair is a repair busi­ ness that focuses on agricultural repair and metal fabrication. Because of the work done there, several volatile chemicals were stored inside the building. This posed a challenge for firefighters. il • ? •n’ ’’'WiirEu^ MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING J fliMljffllCfsGjDIffiMK lit I®® '-s Barry County United Way hosting cupcake fundraiser The Barry County United Way’s annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser is just around the comer. This year, the service organization is changing up the armual fundraiser with a cupcake sale. Individuals can pre-order their cupcakes now by calling 269-945-4010. The freshly bak^ cupcakes will be delivered wrapped up in a box with local business coupons inside. Each cupcake costs $4. Those ordering cupcakes in the amounts of $40 or more can choose to have their cup­ cakes delivered within Barry County on Valentine’s Day. Otherwise, the cupcakes can be picked up between 8 a,m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the Barry County United Way Office, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The cupcakes can be paid for in advance or upon pick-up. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the volunteer center’s endowment fund. •« ftBanjW®*'* Ik Because the county board wields no law enforcement power, the Banner asked Leaf why he chose to bring his findings to that venue and he said that county board members requested that he do so. During the course of the investigation, Leaf had also said he would present his findings upon conclusion. Leaf, who briefly appeared in front of the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on fuesday morning, said that he plans to bring m a representative from the grassroots group ection Integrity Force to join him on Feb. P report to commissioners what she has found during her efforts investigating potential election fraud. At a later date, Leaf said that he hopes to bring p ,, in former Michigan State Senator Pat r outspoken and at e orefront of a statewide movement calling in o question the credibility of the current election process. Commissioner Catherine Getty asked Leaf if he would be presenting information from J ’^''^stigation within Barry County and Leaf said he would. 1 • • III 1VI li * liwii* J ~fellow investigators that p anned to join him) are involved in that. We 1 will make it Barry County specific and move out,” Leaf said in response. Leaf also said that he would make prelim­ inary information available to both commis­ sioners and the general public so that they can ask questions. In speaking with the Banner^ Leaf said that he does not intend to draw any conclusions for those who partake in the presentation, rather, he will present his findings and allow them to draw their own. The only thing I’d ask is that people leave their ‘R’s and their ‘D’s at the door,” Leaf told the Banner, referring to political parti­ sanship. My final statement will be that everyone has a duty to vote,” Leaf said. “Whether or not you think corruption is there, the reality is that ® people that show up, the harder it is to • to where you lose an elec­ tion. Everyone needs to neeos to get out. If s your duty.” Leat s ardent investigation into county-, state- and natmnwu-® nationwide election fraud has made him somewhat of a lightning rod for and nearly put him in hot legal water with the state. The State Attorney General’s Office listed Leaf as an individual to potentially face crim­ inal charges for his alleged role in what they labeled a conspiracy to obtain and test voting equipment. One of the machines in question came from the Irving Township Hall, which was also raided by Michigan State Police during the state’s investigation into the matter. A handful of individuals, including an attorney that Leaf had used for several legal niatters, were arrested and currently face charges. Leaf was not charged. Even before that, Leaf proactively sued the Attorney General and members of the Michigan State Police for impeding his ongoing investigation. That lawsuit was thrown out. Leaf has. at times, clashed with the coun­ ty s government over the matter, as well. Last year, the county board scrutinized how Leafs V t was utilizing its detectives after Leaf admitted that one detective was spending his full workload on the election fraud investigation. The board eliminated funding tor one detective position as a result, but the employee remained with the department. Leaf is up for re-election this year but has not confirmed to the Banner whether or not he plans to run again. Ik * A* Wk ■ xS tA 4 *1 s 11 t 'a s?» A’ I I I I 1 I I I �I I I Plan to rebuild deteriorating Fish Hatchery Park bathrooms estimated to cost $450,000 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25. 2024 — Page 3 k Al ► 4 1f I M 2* < I eR . I ' I n 5 ' l ? I 'a s • I 1 < ■ "W' M I 1 b 5^ s Ql VI s. Olis I 'W * ^2^ .11in *'•*2 .'®E Hunter McLaren Staff Writer A park maintenance project’s estimated cost raised eyebrows among city council members earlier this week. Plans to demolish and rebuild deteriorat­ ing bathroom facilities at Fish Hatchery Park are estimated to cost $450,000 total. The city plans to use $236,000 in American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funds on the project, with the remaining cost coming from the city’s general fund. Council members voted Mon­ day to approve a proposal for design work, bidding and construction oversight on the project. The bathrooms currently at the park were built in the mid-1980s, before the passing of the Americans With Disabitities Act. The structure is a modified park pavilion with added walls and rudimentary plumbing. Council members generally agreed the bath­ rooms were in extremely rough shape and needed to be addressed, but hoped there was a cheaper way to do so. “What type of restroom are we going to have for $450,000?,” Mayor Pro-Tern John Resseguie said. “Some of these estimates we’re getting in lately for different things are just outra­ geous,” he added. “We’ve got to start cutting back . on what we’re spending on things like this or at least taking a look at it - not saying It i^’t needed.” _ The project is part of city efforts to put a larger focus on parks and recreation, and is outlined as one of several in ^*crai in the Master Parks and Recreation Plan updated earlier this month. Original estimates for the bathroom project were even higher, around $500 with plans to use $250,000 • “'n ARPA funds as a matching contribution for the DNR Spark Grant. While she had iinitially hoped the cost could be cut further, City Manager Sarah Moyer-Calc said the project" was so expensive partly because of the imorovi vd current bathroom stmeture ® iI’m sure there mere ’s a way that thi id kn cheaper, but I don't want to be i position position we we’’re re in in now now or or for for somebLdv^ cC be in the same position 34 now ‘his junky build’ Th ing? It’s nui not Keeping keeping up with they’d have to reconstruct A JI J . again,” she said As dilapidated as the facilities are they’re relatively new, iviuycr-L_aie Moyer-Cale said. said A bie reason .—.. ..VW, the city s DNR grant application didn’t score enough points to qualify is because the facilities aren t old enough, she said. she said , So, yes, this is a significant investment, but It s an investment in improving the quality of life and the benefit of our parks to our residents.” The new structure would be a commercial-grade building made to last, with the design offering four gender-neutral familv bathrooms. The design is in line with resi­ dents desires for well-maintained park facilities, Moyer-Cale said. I A i 3 f I I 1 I ' I I I 5 I 1 ♦ ’.L i 4 k t > 4 r I i i t 9 < t h f 4 J BL 4 • i I• kt f Il i J I ... I 4 f k 1 9 r 4 f 4 4to .. 4 1 f « I) I 4 f « Jr C4 DJb® to replace deteriorating J restroom facilities at Fish Hatchery Park, shown here, as f ‘. . P 0 a larger effort to improve and maintain city parks. (Courtesy photos) v*- i I A t i Former Middleville President Pro-Tempore gets probation ■or impaired driving ■ t 50^ The interior of the current bathrooms, shown here, have significant rust and general accessibility issues. “Restrooms are one of the top things that people ask for in their parks. If you had a chance to look at the parks and recreation survey (sent to the public last year), people value effective restroom facilities in our parks very highly,” she said. “This is the worst park restroom that we have. It’s an investment in ourselves and it will be some­ thing that will last much longer than what we’ve had now.” Jayson Bussa Editor vn member of the Middleville Village Council received 12 months of pro­ bation and was ordered to pay court fees I after pleading guilty to impaired driving. I? Johnny DeMaagd, who formerly served as President Pro-Tempore for the Village of Middleville, learned his fate in a Barry County courtroom on Monday morning in front of Judge Michael Schipper. r—• In addition to his year of probation, the 27-year-old DeMaagd was ordered to pay fines, costs and fees totaling $1,240. -A DeMaagd pled guilty to impaired driving in December of last year following an early Johnny DeMaagd October incident that eventually led to him resigning from his post with the village. ny van had done a burnout into the parking He was originally charged with misdelot of village hall, losing a hubcap in the meanor counts of operating while intoxicat­ process. Another witness, per the report, ed and failure to stop after a collision but said he saw the van crash into the vehicle it pled guilty to the lesser charge and the two parked next to before the driver exited the original charges were dismissed. The vehicle and went into the village hall. impaired driving charge carried a maxi­ DeMaagd was late arriving but did par­ mum of 93 days in jail. ticipate in the meeting that night. DeMaagd’s charges originated from an He initially denied both driving or hav­ Oct. 3 incident where he drove a Left Field ing anything to drink but later admitted to Coffee Company van - a business he owns both, according to the report. - while under the influence of alcohol. When DeMaagd parked the van, his In a police report obtained by the Banner vehicle rested on a silver Honda Civic, through a Freedom of Information Act causing minor damage. request, an officer with the Barry County. I ' DeMaagd sUbinJtfe»‘hia rtBimatKin to j, ShenfTs Office was notified that a Whi'ite ' 'the board while the investigation was still ’ identified as the Left Field Coffee Compaongoing. < T i I c r Li ■I County board green lights new human resources committee « I i IW I I I ♦ it r« KT 4 I I I r *1, 1 1 t ' V 9 f sec * 55'■vsaf's fife Kail! 52767 Siiilh Welding 4 Repaj, ji^ a; T I 7 ^352 I -' 3 X a 1:. . I• w • I f I 'Ma. - I K 'J * t' * i I I I Ij 1 p» sr V * * f J •sgis i?.''ybi’”' 13^ I 1 Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday approved the creation of a stand­ ing committee designed to address the coun­ ty’s human resources needs. On a 7-1 vote, commissioners approved the establishment of the Personnel and Human Services Committee. The vote comes as some long-time county employees and ; elected officials are approac flfiretir&fhcnt. bnost notably County A (Mlehael wfewn and County Trea tie^andeCar. The committee will consist of four commissioners. representing half of the eight-member county board. It would report to the full board on all personnel matters, including recommendations on new posi­ tions, board appointments, reclassifications, employee benefits, collective bargaining grievances and compensation for elected offi­ cials. It would also serve as the negotiating team for the county in labor talks with employee groups. Commissioner Mark Doster, of Prairieville Township, questioned whether the committee should have three members instead of four. “Four is so close to being a majority of the whole, that you would only need one addi­ tional vote (of the board for approval), that it seems like almost everything would be kind of a foregone conclusion if you got four peo­ ple to agree to something,” Doster said. County Board Vice Chairman David Hat­ field, of Hastings, didn’t seem as concerned. “This is a committee of this board, and would bring issues in most every case back to this board for consideration ... It’s a sub­ group of us,” Hatfield said. County Board Chairman David Jackson, of Hope Township, said he would be fine with either a three-person or four-person committee. “I think the thought with four (commis­ sioners) was that because we have so much going on in the county this year, with Michael J >9 —Dave Jackson, Chairman. Barry County Board of Comrhissidne^'® I 4 retiring and other people retiring from the county, that it would be good to have a lot of eyeballs on the situation, to look at things at a more granular level,” Jackson said. “This is our first committee taking a step outside of the committee of the whole, so there is a learning curve to it. It will take a little time to get the wheels underneath it, and take some thoughtful consideration on how we do it. If there are more people exposed to it, it seems like it makes sense that way.” The idea of creating specialized standings committees is not a new one in Barry County. In the early 2000s, the county board had five separate committees - finance, personnel, central services, county development and facilities/property - as opposed to a committee of the whole. The personnel committee is a standing committee, which is different from an ad hoc committee that is formed for a specific pur­ pose and then automatically dissolved once that purpose has been fulfilled. A permanent standing committee is subject to the state’s Open Meetings Act, which means any committee meetings must be open to the public, and a schedule must be publicly posted as does an agenda and meeting min­ utes. Ad hoc committees are not required to do any of that. Commissioner Mike Callton, of Nashville, cast the lone no vote. “What you’re doing (is) creating a hybrid of a committee of the whole with standing e committees. I’m not sure if ^’s the besTof both worlds or the worst of bblh worlds,” Callton said. “As far as a committee of four, you’re halfway to a committee of the whole. Why don’t we just do all this together, instead of creating a whole new committee for it?” Jackson said he would have no problem bringing a major personnel decision before the full boar0 if the situation warranted. “I think thtere is some flexibility in that. If there is an issue that comes before the Personnel Committee that really requires or needs the input from the entire board, I don’t have any problem bringing back a monu­ mental decision or something big that impacts county policy or personnel to the entire board for debate, with a recommenda­ tion from the Personnel Committee,” he said, “If it’s a matter of interviewing people for boards or some of the things we do on a regular basis, then I think those recommendations will be made directly to the Board of Commission­ ers. At that point, they can be debated under items for consideration and discussed. If there’s an issue, they can be tabled or rethought.” Appointments to the new committee have not yet been finalized, No decisions have been made as to when the committee will begin meeting, Jackson said. NOTE: A Banner report last week incor­ rectly stated that four members have already been appointed to the new Personnel and Human Services Committee. Those appoint ments are still forthcoming. SNOW D/WSf continued from page 1 Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emer­ gency. That year, schools canceled classes for an entire week and beyond. Many districts recorded over a dozen snow days that winter. State legislators stepped in to introduce a bill that forgave even more snow days for dis­ tricts so that they wouldn’t have to go to school longer. “Those things also come into play when you talk about really weird things that happen and impact a lot of districts,” Goebel said. “They don’t happen every year, but also something like the Polar Vortex doesn't happen every year either.” The recent winter storm could certainly be classified as not your typical weather event, dumping over a foot of snow on most areas of West Michigan before ushering in subzero wind chills for nearly an entire week. This week offered warmer temperatures but travel issues persisted as a rain and snowy mix iced over the roads and scored yet anoth­ er snow day for students on Tuesday. Craig McCarthy, superintendent of Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools, said he hopes that, if inclement weather like this persists, state lawmakers would be open to similar mea­ sures as in 2019. That year, the slate provided additional days,” he said. “If we continue to have these widespread storms ±at cause multiple dis­ tricts to cancel, I hope the state will again provide the additional days.” 44 CHARTER, continued front page 1 approved by voters at the ballot box and must be approved by the governor. “If it’s a few amendments, then it’s a little easier to deal with, which is what I expect will happen. Doing a whole new charter is a much more involved process.” she said. “But if that’s what’s recommended, that’s some­ thing that we can look at doing. I don’t think we’II have to go that way.” Council member Al Jarvis said public com­ munication should be an area of focus for the city. He said the issue of transparency was mentioned as an area for potential improve­ ments during interviews for city council can­ didates in November. “People are going on saying that (it’s like) the council’s hiding something,” Jarvis said. “I think, as a council, we’re quite transparent.” Council member Mandy Furrow said she felt some of the public’s frustration likely stems from not being able to be addressed during meetings. Residents bringing com­ plaints or issues before the council during the meeting’s public comment period can’t be immediately addressed by council members. “The majority of people when they get up to speak, they’re expecting something from us in a week,” Furrow said. “We can’t answer them.” “There are things about (the city charter) that are very elated. It was written before email. It was written before a lot of our accounting systems existed and so the processes that it outlines quite rigidly for the budgeting process, among other things, is just not how we function in 2024.” > • ' J “This is our first committee taking a ste^ outside of the committee of the whole, so there is a learning curve to it. It will take a little time to gefthe wheels underneath it, and take some thoughtful consideration on how we do it. W li 'i BC VETEBINAKY SERVICE — Sarah Moyer-Cale, manager, City of Hastings While parents may not have been thrilled to have their kids stuck at home for prolonged periods over the last two weeks, McCarthy vocalized the top priority for any district. “I want students in school every scheduled day, but safety comes first,” he said. If weather conditions are unsafe and it’s danger­ ous for our buses and young drivers to be on the road, we will call for additional snow days.” With Tuesday’s snow (or ice) day, Lake­ wood Public Schools is now up to eight missed days this school year. The Vikings received their first unexpected day off on Aug, 25, 2023. the first Friday of the school year. School was canceled after a severe wind and electrical storm. The impact of that storm is still being felt after lightning struck the high school and caused damage to its electrical systems. Lakewood Superintendent Jodi Duits said she plans to apply for the additional three days from the Michigan Department of Edu­ cation. If Lakewood doesn't receive the waiv­ er, students will have to attend school at least two day^ after May 31 - the scheduled end date of the school year. “We did have seven snow days, our sev­ enth one was on Thursday,” Duits said Mon­ day night, before Tuesday’s snow day. “We were given six, so we are looking into a waiver if we fit the criteria for the three extra days.” 4^ Marti Mayack, DVM V ('>3iint\'. Ml Moyer-Cale said although the city’s cur­ rent meeting format doesn’t allow for the council to address members of the public, any issues raised are typically investigated by city staff the following day. Sometimes the city is first made aware of issues during a city council meeting, which doesn’t allow time for city staff to investigate or provide solutions, she said. “But that’s why they’re there. They’re try­ ing (to find a solution),” Moyer-Cale said. “A lot of people don’t necessarily know what department to go to, or who to ask and it’s perfectly fine for them to come here and find out. We’ll point them in the right direction.” The city could start a “Citizen’s Academy” in conjunction with the county or other municipalities, Moyer-Cale said. The pro­ gram would involve a series of weekly work­ shops teaching the public about local govern­ ment. It could cover topics such as how taxes are assessed, how to run for office, how elections function and general information about the structure of local government “1 think people are interested,” Moyer-Cale said. “They’re interested in local govern­ ment, they want to take part, they want to understand and something like that might be an outlet by which we can educate a little bit more about how that’s done.” 0^ .J' E. i I, 4 r. For all your Veterinary and Pharmaceutical needs. Serving Barry County. SPECIALIZING IN: • Large Animal Reproduction • Commercial, Show & Hobby Farms • Neonatal Care • 4-H Projects (269) 378-8522 bcveterinary8ervice(®gmail.coin r F I �I’ 'tv to ■i'- A J' I < Page 4 — Thursday, January 25. 2024 — The Hastings Banner A 51 4 Did you 1^- see 1 //> 4 ► ItTMrOpinwn I i 3 ■ L 1 < y J’’ **••5 *** t* A cut above the rest Local Detroit Lions fans have been showing their team spirit this month as the team makes a historic run through through the NFL playoffs, slated to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for a chance to make the Super Bowl. Turns out that J-Ad's Brett Bremer not only has a way with words - he’s also a crafty guy. Bremer and his son, Owen, beat the boredom of a snow day creating these paper cutouts of Lions offensive lineman Taylor Decker, wide receiver Amon Ra St. Brown and coach Dan Campbell. Do you If t t \ i -1 Political agendas threaten our way of life t 1 A I. < ri f* 1 I I r z I J All J remember? „ >-i I1 •n 1 e *1 fl f .‘ -it / Steel horse paired with steel drummer for sculpture celebration V I I V' '4 JI rj 1 p-i'rS r P? J _ :^o t •! l> * r iS 11 fianner June 17, 2010 k ^•1 An opening celebration Friday eve­ ning for the downtown Hastings Sculpture Exhibit featured not only art but live music at six outdoor locations around town. The event, spotlighting 14 sculptures, was sponsored by the City of Hastings and its Downtown Development Authority with the help of the Thomapple Arts Council. Here, steel drummer Steve Lawhome per­ forms at City Hall by the "Steel Horse” sculpture created by artist Trevor Korns. I 11 I ■f u <« r-*** t I» I i. I 4 'I B'l )ti( lill ae A' ! 9 f I f A r sr - • ' 'f r I Ais‘? 1 B'fc ff ' .....y.H - I9 * 4 I I 'dwl '■ * 11 ll I J, ■. n . { ft * A A I V « 4 4 V 5 Xt t f • ll «4 rr I I t r 4_ * uilr n J r I I f * ih nt;Mnd kl uijrfld 5 11 ’ .a ■? >♦ t I h-'Af. - A * * 4dtS_.«tt^4 • fe 1 • Bs. I ! -»«• .’•*••• * a*: ri r tw. / Have you met? Mary Bassett gets Barry County resi­ dents where they want to go. It’s something she’s been doing for 14 years when she started as a driver for Barry County Transit. She then moved into a role as a dispatcher for the service, before becoming operations supervisor four years ago. Just earlier this month, Bassett assumed the role of Barry County Transit director. She’s excited to bring her experience to the role and get to work. It comes naturally. I’ve done it for so long,” she said. “It’s just kind of stepping up a level and being able to run it the way, in the back of my mind, I always knew would make it work just a little bit better.” She’s already working to make things smoother for both riders and drivers. Barry County Transit recently hired three drivers and added two new same-day routes. Typi­ cally, riders will schedule trips days in advance to allow drivers to create more efficient, convenient routes. The same-day routes are dedicated to last-minute trips, which allow riders to get where they need to go without taking other drivers away from their scheduled routes. The same-day rides, those routes are just completely open,” Bassett said. “So when we have those last-minute rides for people who forgot to get groceries because we have a big winter storm coming (for example), they’re able to get better times.” Along with expanding their availability, Bassett hopes to increase awareness of the services Barry County Transit offers to the cornm unity. Anyone can ride, with drivers picking up and dropping off anywhere in I trips cost only $3 or less, with discounts for senior citizens, chil«u/^^^^^nts and people with disabilities. We re really working on getting the word out there that everybody can ride B^ County Transit,” Bassett said. “It’s a service that belongs to everybody in oarrv * Barry County. Community service has long been a pri^ty at Barry County Transit, and it’s ^meming Bassett hopes to continue. Drivers Otten go alJI*: ve and beyond, helping to I Favorite movie: The Godfather,” “Gone With the Wind,” Bette Davis movies. Favorite TV show: “90 Day Fiance.” I typically don’t watch TV, but I will stop what I’m doing to watch that. Favorite books: All sorts of books. I’ve always been a reader. When I was younger. It was romance and now it’s more like thriller, paranormal, scary * books. You know, horror books. “The ***'"•*1^ Stand” (by Stephen King) was one of my favorites. What kind of music 1 listen to: My favorite band is System of a Down. I like all music, but my go-to music is headbanger music. Favorite thing about Barry County: •’4'. My favorite thing, especially after getting Mary Bassett out and doing volunteer work, is how much people really do care about each cany groceries for riders or walking them other. It’s sort of like you’ve got that big­ to their door. It’s something they do without city feel with a small-city feel. When I go emg asked - in fact, some of the service’s out to these places and I see how much more senior riders insist on walking them­ work is done in the background to provide selves to their door. services for the citizens of the community, (The drivers) will literally go around the it gives me a lot of respect for that and it block two or three times until they get into makes me rethink a lot of things. I think just to make sure they get in there that s my favorite thing. People don’t realto Knd ifmuch" under the surface lu DC, ana it s a great part of the community.” -----'-----people are working and striving to help n addition to dispatchers and drivers provide and give back. seeing the community every day, Bassett What 1 like about my job: So many said she hopes to be an asset to the commu­ things. 1 like being in a leadership role. It nity herself. Not content to sit behind her has always kind of come naturally. Movdesk, Bassett volunteers at various commu­ I’m excited about being able nity initiatives and is always looking for more ways to get involved. ’ “ long time wSd 1 L n “ I I r b I 4 I I ? 1 not purchase an electric vehicle due to the length of time to charge and limited driv­ ing distance. Currently, only about nine percent of all passenger vehicle sales are electric and just last week Ford and GM announced they were reducing production in the immediate future due to poor vehicle sales. YeL legislative leaders continue to push these policies with little or no regard for consumer’s positions on the issue. Congress approved $7.5 billion in the 2021 Infrastructure law to meet the Biden Administration’s goal to build a national network of 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030. The charging stations are a key part of the administration’s effort to encourage drivers to move away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks that contribute to global warming. However, progress has been slow as consumers find out all the disadvantages and difficulties with EVs. Fortunately, the faint voices of opposi­ tion are starting to be heard. “We refuse to sit on the sidelines as local control gets stripped from our com­ munities,” says Norm Stephens, a member of the sUtewide group Citizens for Local Choice. “We are committed to this effort and believe we have a real chance to right­ fully restore control into the local’s hands.” The committee is campaigning to place a repeal initiative on the November ballot, now that the referendum language is approved, 356,958 valid signatures must be submitted by May 29. Stephens, of Aimer Township, near Caro in Michigan’s Thumb, is a credible witness to the duplicity of politicians, especially on this issue. In 2017, Stephens’ township was sued by wind energy giant NextEra Energy Resources and was affirmed in the U.S. District Court for its decision to not allow NextEra to develop 19 wind turbines. One month later, Stephens presented some interesting research of his own to the Michigan House Energy Policy Commit­ tee, stating that of the 25 Michigan town­ ships and counties with wind turbines in their jurisdictions at the time of his research, all had local officials with wind leases in their personal portfolios. Barry County Commissioners weighed in recently when' they went into a closed- 1. door sessioni ttL discuss, the JSsue with i Barry County Planning and Zoning ■ Administrator Jim McManus and attorney Bradley A. Fowler. After commissioners returned, they announced plans to hold a special information meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center. “We just need to learn about this,” said Chairman Dave Jackson. “This will be open to the public, all townships and we’d like as much citizen participation as we can.” Jackson said there would be time for public comment and stressed the need to be on the same page over the issue. When power is given to a few political and economic leaders, individuals and cooperating groups like Citizens for Local Choice must take it back to protect a free society and the idea of self-government. Plan to attend the county’s information meeting to better understand the threat to local control. And in this New Year, become more informed on the issues of or you might wind up dealing with a situation that isn’t in our best interests mieresis. At a time when political leaders and cam* paigners are counseling us to pull together as one nation, one state and one local com­ munity, pardon me if I sound cynical. We all - especially in Barry County can sec through this consensus rhetoric to what’s really at work: Our state leaders are pitting us against each other to achieve their own selfish and devious agendas. Renewable energy is the latest rah-rah diversion our leaders are using to slip their agendas underneath our quiet and respect­ able way of life. Renewable energy sounds so wonder­ ful, so green, so environmentally responsi­ ble. We all want to be a part of the stew­ ardship effort - until we see who’s directing the choir. In Johnstown Township, leaders and residents are listening to the harmonic tones of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Con­ sumers Energy as the state is directing the installation of a multi-acre solar energy farm in a township that has prided itself on its traditional rural way of living. State lawmakers passed legislation last November that allows the state to override local rejections of renewable energy proj­ ects in small communities throughout the state. Gov. Whitmer signed the bill and additional clean energy legislation into law with the commitment to lead the nation’s “clean energy future.” Michigan Public Service Commission Chairman Dan Scripps says, “Michigan will likely need about 209,000 additional acres of land, about 0.55 percent of the state’s land, for wind and solar power gen­ eration to meet its 60 percent renewal energy goal by 2035.” Presently, the state has about 17,000 acres occupied by wind and solar opera­ tions. That’s where hypocritical politicians singing the hymns of unity are building the first divide, pitting urban populations against rural folks. Critics maintain that state law­ makers are trampling on Michigan’s tradi­ tion of local control over land use. Roughly 80 percent of the country’s population lives in urban areas. The rest of us are scattered rather thinly across most of the rest of the country. City residents use lots of energy and densely populated areas tend to align with politicians con> cdmed about climate change and sooaUedj clean energy. But most of the power plants, windmills and solar farms are located in rural areas. Like a bad movie, the outcome is predictable; If rural governments don’t yield the land needed for renewable energy projects. the state will simply step in and take it. Statewide permitting for large-scale projects, which were previously deter­ mined by local zoning authorities, will now be reviewed by the three-member Michigan Public Service Commission, a board appointed by the governor, and will have the authority to approve or deny proj­ ects. With a second assault, politicians will continue to provide incentives to businesses to promote their clean energy projects regardless of how residents and local authorities feel. Sounds like a sweetheart deal to me for big government and big business. That’s the second great divide politicians are building between us. As they waltz into the M •een future I I* * ■ >« a A M I **.*• a business may soon be whistling past the graveyard. Due to the enormous amount of energy needed to go renewable, windmills and solar farms require a considerable amount of land and even more land for the power grids that connect them. Windmills spoil landscapes and pose hazards to anything that flies. So far, experts can’t even predict when the use­ ful life of a windmill is over. What happens then - will they just be abandoned? On the solar front, the Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago report that seven in 10 respondents would , £ Wit ** ** n > •'. t •t' dm**’ / < r* ‘ 1 t f 11 * r i.wi iiv y . g a L. 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News and press releases: newsGj-adgraphics.com • adsej-adgmphics.com Frederic Jacobs “If anybody out there has any idea of where my services might be needed, don’t County Transh Now I m in"! sition where 1 can cmate^hni^hi ---------- Publisher & CEO esitate to reach out. I’m willing to take a look at an^h.ng and everything,” she said. I m all about service, giving back, taking people and spreading that love. There’s not enough of that lately, and being in service is a top priority for me.” For her dedication to the community and getting Barry County residents where they need to go, Mary Bassett is this week’s Bnght Light. just looking at them in the hackwonnd^'*^ Each week, the Each week, the Banner profiles a person w o makes the community shine. Do you Imow someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sonality. for the stories he or she has to f any other reason? Send infor­ mation to blewif,^^ u n xr f^^sroom, Hastings Banner, 1351 AC M-43 ^fighway, Hastings, Ml 49058: or email ^fiyvs@l-adgraphics. com. Hank Schuuring * PEPARTMENT "S; ' C^’ed ads « Mo^lay ‘ SS>; I 8.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, CFO Chris Si^Grman Mike Gilmore • newsroom • Subscription Rates: $78 Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker tfii; nor $85 per „o year .in adjoining counties County $90 per year elsewhere Jayson Bussa (Ed/torj Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) M w POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 SewixJ aass Postage pSd Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren at Hastings. Ml 49058 1% « T 2 I I I t f 'W « I. kS'' �Barry County GOP to host forum for / Ollf 4 ws? e 4 5?^ $ W ‘‘ Ms Jayson Bussa Editor The field of Republicans vying for a soon­ to-be-vacant United States Senate seat is about as crowded as it can be. That’s one of the primary reasons that the Barry County Republican Party has orga­ nized a U.S. Senate candidate forum slated for Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Barry County Expo Center. “It’s very important that we speak with these candidates, we listen to these candidates and know exactly who we need to put our money and our votes behind,” said Kelli Case, a member of the Barry County OOP’s executive board and one of the organizers for the event. “That, to me, is huge. If we can get everyone gathered in one r m to listen to exactly what they have to say and what their gosls are and whut tkA.* «. going into this race then^Jh ^^ments are worth having).” ’ absolutely (it’s competinVforTL’a^h^wfiJ^oon""^^^ candidates of Democrat Debupcoming forum will ^The all 15 candidates who are currently in the race. Last week. 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I *•* lafonned on ihtf s®*® (jK become .•st! fl : i a L 9^ Uli jp/ I ii j-AdWi* I( w ■ .192 f I r i NG.®'" i V < fZi? 1 sZ’ (tlx I I I I ' / I 1■ > X f James Craig Peter Meijer ® taxpayer, you should be concemed, Case said of the current climate of the state and federal governments. The forum is designed to let candidates Sf^ak on how they plan to address these, and other, issues if they are elected. Any time you can get candidates together like this IS Breat ” rtarr,. • DU .1 County GOP Chairman Phillip Joseph said. “It allows us to com- inr protect children, why would this family have Again, take California as an example. In moved from a sUte with fewer restrictions to California, parents must create their own one with many restrictions? ^U3m au/L 'v&a>^^eAA home school and register it if they want to The simple, sad fact is that child abuse will educate their children at home. That is a very sometimes occur. Even the Washington Post’s intimidating restriction to overcome for many article stated that in 2014, a group of pediatri­ people. Meanwhile, in their public schools, Dear Editor, cians published a study of more than two AB 329 requires all students to complete a Recently, a new push in the Democrat-con­ dozen tortured children treated at medical “comprehensive sexual health education and trolled legislature began. They are looking to centers in Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, Utah HIV prevention” program and makes it very add more oversight and restrictions to home­ and Washington. Of the 17 victims old difficult for parents to opt their children out school families in Michigan. What this will enough to attend school, eight were homes­ of the curriculum (if they’re even informed it look like exactly is hard to guess, though we chooled. What this study shows is that these is being taught at all - which, often, they are know it will include a requirement to register cases are extremely rare and that over half of not). Technically parents can opt their chil­ as a homeschool family. them occurred in children who attended pub­ dren out, if they request to do so in writing, In 2015, a bill was introduced by a Demo­ lic schools. There is an ideology that would but many school districts have interpreted the crat representative (Stephanie Chang) that have people believe that having children in law to mean that this is not possible because would have also mandated biannual “check­ school where they can be “seen” keeps them of the wording of the bill, resulting in several ins” with certain designated authority figures. safe. These statistics would prove otherwise. legal battles. The California public school Will this new bill include a similar require­ Not only do children who attend public system knows that most parents will be too ment? At this point, we don’t know. schools sometimes suffer abuse at home that intimidated to try to homeschool given the So the question looming is, why does this goes unchecked, they often face abuse at hurdles in place there, and the price tag of a matter? Or, why does it concern all Michischool. The Department of Education’s own private school education is too high for many gan parents? The short answer is, any attack findings show that 9.6 percent of students are families to pay. This essentially leaves chilqn fundamental parental rights to guide and targets of educator sexual misconduct somedren trapped in the public school system, and (jontrol the education ofehildren is an attack nrau'durmg-'tJiBir schootxarcer. Therenhavel it makes public school' officials brazen in on everyone’s parental rights. Comparisons been many stories of educator abuse, both their beliefs that they will decide what chil­ to Nazi Germany are often overused, but it is sexual and physical, over the last two decades. dren in California will be taught. worth noting that the first step to perpetrat­ This doesn’t include the verbal abuse many This is what happens when the public edu­ ing the Holocaust was a simple registration young people experience at the hands of their cation system believes parents have no other of names. teachers as well. But beyond the abuse chiloptions. They begin to ^lieve that the public Why is this push coming? There have been dren may experience at the hands of educators, schools are the ultimate authority over the a few, terrible and tragic instances of abuse that there is also abuse and violence perpetrated by chil±en and what they will learn. We’ve did occur at the hands of parents claiming to fellow classmates. According to an article on already seen clashes over questionable matehomeschool. So, the Democrats want to use Michigan.gov, one in 14 Michigan high school rials in Michigan public schools - this will these tragedies to pass legislation. However, students were threatened or injured with a only get worse if homeschooling becomes the legislation they are seeking to pass wouldn’t weapon on school property during the previous difficult and cumbersome to undertake. protect any child from abuse. How is having I2-month period before the survey was taken. Michigan’s attorney general, Dana Nessel, the names of homeschooled children in a data­ So, the question remains, why is this legis­ has proudly declared she believes there should base going to protect any child from abuse? lation being pushed? It’s clear that registering be a drag queen in every classroom - this Having a list of names is meaningless unless homeschool families will not prevent abuse could become reality if public schools believe there is an end-goal to utilize that list for other in any form, so is the end goal biannual parents have no other option but to entrust purposes. At this point, we don’t know how check-ins? Are homeschooling families in their children to the public school system. this list would be used, but yet we are told it’s Michigan going to be expected to forgo their Supporting homeschooling in Michigan will vitally important that this list exists. Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful mean that your local public school will be far The cases utilized to push such legislation searches? The American justice system is more likely to listen and respond to your input have little to do with homeschooling. One predicated about the presumption of innoas parents. If the public school system knows case involves a mother whose children were cence until proven guilty. Requiring homes­ that ignoring the concerns of parents will result enrolled in public school when she murdered chool families to submit to check-ins removes in children being pulled out to be homes­ them. When people asked where her children this presumption of innocence. We will be chooled, they know they must listen and were, she deflected by claiming she was presumed guilty of abuse until we *‘check-in” respect the opinions of parents. Private school­ homeschooling them. All of the abuse they and prove our innocence. This is an affront to ing is unaffordable for many families. If homesuffered, including their tragic murders, hap­ freedom and liberty that cannot be tolerated. schooling, which can be done quite successftilpened whilst they were enrolled and attend­ The next question then would be, but why ly at a fraction of the cost of private school, ing public school. Another case involved a does this matter for non-homeschool families? becomes difficult to do, public schools will family that was fostering children, and the It matters for several reasons. Firstly, Michi­ charge ahead with whatever agenda they wish. father worked for CPSl Their names were gan schools rank in the bottom half of the Parents in Michigan should band together to already in a computer database - yet it did country. They are rated at 27 overall, and 43 stop this unnecessary push to begin regulating nothing to protect them. Furthermore, it’s when it comes to fourth-grade reading levels. homeschool families. Protecting the rights of illegal to homeschool foster children in Mich­ Shouldn’t our legislature worry more about families to guide and determine their chiligan, yet all of the rules in place did not pro­ figuring out how to improve the public educadren’s education shouldn’t be a divisive issue, tect these children. Lastly, there was a story tion system thatUltimately, they are supposed to want have to have the all parents featured in the Washington Post about a little oversight of? The parents of public school authority to determine their child’s'educa‘“y who was severely and horrifically abused students should be outraged that more isn’t tional path regardless (of) which path they at the hands of his step-mom, and we are told being done to protect students in public choose. Please contact your state senator and Michigan’s lax homeschool laws facilitated schools and to ensure that they are receiving a representative to let them know that their the abuse. However, this family moved to good education. Instead, the legislature wants priority should be to improve the educational California prior to this little boy’s death. Cal­ to waste time and energy (and money) to outlet they do have oversight of - public ifornia has some of the strictest homeschool extend their oversight to a community that by schools - and that they should not infringe on regulations in the country - yet the family and large produces well-educated students. the parental rights of anyone in Michigan. chose to move there despite these restrictions More importantly, the more restrictive and whilst they continued the abuse of the little difficult it becomes to homeschool, the less Christina Kimble boy. If restricting homeschooling is meant to Dorr the public schools consider input from parents. An important clarification on the Second Amendment Editor: A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the peo­ ple to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The right to keep and bear arms is not the subject of the amendment. The main point is a well-regulated militia, authorized by the state is. 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It’s one thing to see their campaign through advertising and litera­ ture. It’s another thing to have a conversation and ask questions that are important to you.” Tickets for the event can be purchased through the Barry County Republican Party. Information is available at BarryCountyRepublican.org. Appellate court vacates sentencing for child sex abuser D John C. Smith Retired political science professor Delton ir / Proposed homeschooling restrictions an affront to liberty, fail to protect kids •» J loaded U.S. Senate race ’ now «6R forum, include Peter Meijer and James Craig. Meijer, like Amash, is a former Unit­ ed States Representative, who was unable to win his reelection bid. His popularity within the party was hampered by his decision to vote in favor of impeaching then-President Donald Trump. Craig is the former Detroit police chief and was a favorite to receive the Republican nom­ ination in 2O22’s race for governor before discrepancies in his nominating petitions disqualified him. "Hie Barry County GOP is building a fullscale event and fundraiser on top of the Senate forum. The night, dubbed “For the Love of Country” will also feature dinner, drinks, des­ sert and dancing. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 3. Tickets to the event cost $40. “Unfortunately, we need money to put these candidates in position,” Case said. “That’s our goal at the GOP, is to help them.” The event will begin the ramp-up to a busy election season for both parties. Case said that the local chapter of the GOP will be busy, not only backing candidates in local, state and federal races but also tackling important issues, such as Second Amendment rights and the power for local governments to permit green energy projects instead of yielding that power to the state. The Hastrngs Banner — Thursday. January 25. 2024 — Page 5 Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Michigan Court of Appeals has vacated the sentence of a Hastings man who was convicted of sexually assault­ ing three girls under the age of 13 two years ago. In a ruling issued last Friday, appel­ late court judges Michael Kelly, Jane Markey and Thomas Cameron vacated the 50-to-80-year prison sentence hand­ ed down against Larry Justin Lake by Barry County Judge Michael Schipper on Nov. 3, 2022, and ordered Schipper to resentence Lake. The justices ruled that Schipper did not explain why he departed from sen-1 tencing guidelines that recommen4ed a 4 prison term of 135 to 225 months which translates into a maximum rec­ ommended sentence of just under 19 years - for the three counts of first-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct that Lake pleaded no contest to. “The trial court based its sentencing decision on the seriousness of the offense, defendant’s chances at recidi­ vism and his earlier failures at rehabili­ tation,” the appellate justices wrote in their ruling. “\^ile we agree these rea­ sons are, generally speaking, appropri­ ate considerations in justifying a depar­ ture sentence ... we do not agree that the trial court in this case adequately justi­ fied the magnitude of the departure sen­ tence. “The trial court provided no specific explanation why an almost 39-year departure was more appropriate than another departure of some greater or lesser amount ... The trial court abused its direction in imposing this sentence because it failed to explain the extent of the departure.” Lake, 33, has been serving his sen­ tence at the Chippewa Correctional Facility in Kincheloe, in the Upper Pen­ insula. Schipper sentenced Lake to three concurrent 50-to-80 terms in prison. According to court records, Schipper imposed a no-contact order against Lake, prohibiting him from “having any ____ ___ contact with anyone under age 18, mak­ ing phone calls or sending mail to any­ one except for his attorney, and having any visitors except for his attorney.” The prosecution offered to recommend Lake be sentenced under what is known as a Killebrew agreement to a maximum sentence of eight years in prison, which Schipper was willing to accept, but wamed against “(m)isbehabavior at . the jail (and) (v)iolation of any court order, any bond condition, anything like that,” court records show. However, Lake made several phone calls from the Barry County Jail, “some of which included conversations with children” before he was sentenced, and also had at least one jailhouse visit from his girlfriend and their minor children. Lake allegedly attempted to bribe the mother of one of his victims with $13,000 if her daughter recanted her testimony of being abused, according to court records. Lake argued that the phone calls he made all pertained to securing an attor­ ney for his defense. The prosecution said Lake violated the terms of the Killebrew agreement by making the phone calls and having the jailhouse visit, and Schipper agreed. The appeals court I Larry Lake rejected Lake’s argument that the trial court erred when it found he committed misconduct, therefore canceling the Kil­ lebrew agreement, court records show. Lake also sought to withdraw his plea, which was also rejected by Schipper. In his appeal, Lake argued that medication he was taking may have “rendered his plea unknowing or involuntary.” The appeals court rejected that argument. “The record indicates that defendant’s motivation to withdraw his plea likely came from a fear of sentencing rather than a true claim of innocence,” the judges ruled. “Defendant had not previ­ ously asserted his innocence; however, once defendant became aware that the prosecution planned to argue that the Killebrew agreement was invalid, defen­ dant moved to withdraw his plea.” The appeals court quoted Schipper’s statements from the bench at the sen­ tencing hearing. Schipper called the sentence “clearly appropriate” and “pro­ portionate,” adding “it’s probably the (worst) crime that I can imagine.” “The seriousness of the crime ... (i)t may be worse than killing someone, because when they’re dead, they’re dead and they don't suffer any longer,” Schip­ per is quoted as saying to Lake in the court record. “Now you have kids who I hope will get through this, I hope they're strong and they don’t live the life of a victim. And I hope they ... get through it. But it hurts family members.” Schipper went on to say that his job in this situation is “to protect everybody else in my community as best as I can.” There is every reason to go above the guidelines in this case. It is not a question of will he commit (a crime) again, it’s when he will commit again and who will be the next victim. And again, 1 think the best indicator of that are the actions that he’s done since he’s been in jail,” the judge is quoted in the court record as saying. Lake had prior offenses for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of methamphetamine, which occurred in 2017, according to the Michigan Offend­ er Tracking Information System. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Jessica Payne. Both she and County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt supported the original sentence. Our office does not have a problem with the sentencing. We think it was proportionate,” Nakfoor Pratt said. No date for resentencing Lake has been scheduled. “I think it'll be relative­ ly soon.” Nakfoor Pratt said. I 4 / F/ J I » I I I 4 �'■mJ*- ThorwJay. January 25. 2024 — Tba Haalinoa Banner Pag* 6 - ( « I e '«• - —, 4 4 ifuariej £ 1 4. '•a r t* ’t&i' Nancy Jo Blok Loeta Marie Wood James Wilbur Tobias fi I tik r ,Z3 ■\ iT X' I I - f * .’i « I t Sb t 1 *>• 0 .f r- ^:7.> y * f z K -Ji K « w I**! • ,2.. I 1 '.r ft (t A > « •JW I' % * > a «'S»*** ■ X S\ t 4]^ ■M?-' ► V Sr* to J & » : •>/* •*/ a */ < t A / James (Jim) Wilbur Tobias age, 87, of Hastings, Ml, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Leesburg, FL surrounded by his fam­ ily. Jim was bom on November 6. 1936, in Hastings. MI, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Cheney) Tobias. Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and later superintendent of Public Works for the city of Hastings, retiring in 1992. Jim later had a very successful used car business, J&S Auto Sales, in Hastings. He had a true passion for wintering in Florida, golf, and an Old Fashioned at Happy Hour. Jim was well known and highly regarded as a dear friend in his retirement community in Florida as well as with his neighbors and friends at his summer home in Caledonia. Jim’s home in Florida was a regular stop for many “barking buddies” excited to get their daily, sometimes multiple daily, “treat”. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harold and Bernard. He is survived by his wife, Frances Bailey; sister, Nancy Adgate (late Richard Adgate); brother, Richard (Donna); sister-in-law, Car­ lota Tobias (late Bernard Tobias); sons, Ste­ ven (Joanie), Bryan (Kelly); their mother, Louise Sanders VanNocker; grandchildren, Corwin, Timothy, Samantha, Rachael, and several great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service for Jim will be held in the Caledonia area in the late I Spring or early Summer. 1.. Loeta Marie Wood passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Glad­ win, MI. She was bom on October 25, 1929, in Hastings. MI, the daughter of Theodore and Nina Tack. Loeta attended Hastings High School, and she retired from LeAnn Shop in Ionia, MI. Her heart found its match twice over; first, in her beloved husband of 43 years, Harry Wood, with whom she shared a love that was as deep as it was enduring. Together, they rev­ eled in the simple pleasures of life, from square dancing to taking exhilarating motorcycle trips, that spoke to their shared spirit of adventure. After Harry’s passing, Loeta was fortu­ nate to find love again with Kerwin Paige, enjoying 16 years of companionship until his passing. She also enjoyed crafting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents; both her cherished husbands, and her granddaughter, Amie Stephens. Loeta’s legacy is carried on by her loving children, Sue (Larry) Femholz of Portland, MI, Brenda (Kevin) Hecht-Paige of Hastings, MI, James Wood of Gladwin, MI, and Barba­ ra (Bob) Wichtner of Gladwin, MI. She was a sister to Duane (Sandra) Tack and Joan (Wayne) Paige, whose lives were enriched by her presence. Her memory will be treasured by her nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and four great- great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at noon at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway;'Hastings, MI 49058 with a Aineral service tO'follow at' 1 p.m. Interment will be at Rivereide Cemetery. Arrangements by Ginbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachftineralhome.net. « Worsh ip Together I at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience Nancy Jo Blok, passed away peacefully on January 21. 2024, at her home in Hastings, Ml, Bom on March 15, 1943, in Grand Rap­ ids, Ml, to Dale and Vonda (Conley) Townsend, Nancy’s life was a tapestry of love, artistry, and family devotion. Nancy’s early years were spent in the nur­ turing environment of Grand Rapids, where she attended Creston High School. She fur­ thered her education at Davenport University, where she honed the skills that would serve her well throughout her life. Embracing her passion for beauty and self-expression, Nancy built a fulfilling career as a hairdresser. Nancy's life was enriched by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband of 44 years, Gilbert Blok; her brother. Dale Raymond Townsend, Jr., and her sister, Marilyn Little. Her legacy continues through her loving children, Craig (Chris) Endres, Dean Endres, and Sandra (Rich Giddens) Henwood. Nancy’s joy was multiplied by her seven grand­ children and several great-grandchildren, f who brought her immeasurable happiness. Her three grand-dogs also held a special place in her heart. An artist at heart, Nancy found solace and expression in crocheting and knitting, creating beautiful pieces. Her love for travel took her on many adventures, but she was always happiest at home on Leach Lake, where the serenity of nature inspired her, and the pres­ ence of her family fulfilled her. Nancy’s inter­ ests were a reflection of her vibrant spirit. She was an avid dog lover, and her pets were a source of comfort and joy throughout her life. Respecting Nancy’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate, or Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. 1 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Eri To Be An Exin-e^n Of Who Ji y.i e Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy.. RO. Box 8, Hastings, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@^aH c>jir Website: Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship >.MT Director, Martha Sloelzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pjn. lifegate COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E, State Rd . P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scon Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegaiecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pjn. COMMUNITY BAPTIST SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 10:30 a,m.; Sunday Service -11 a-m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E, Woodlawn, Hastings. Malt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m Nursery Senior High Youth Group 6-8 provided. Pastor Peter Adams, 6:30-8 p.m.. contact 616-690-8609. (Children 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. pleasantview family CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowl mg, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m School « ai Group; 6:30 K i A <w I i I 11 2: 1? H I » la M r to I I Diana Marie Phillips *1 ;* $ .V. 4, / I » I 'i s A Diana Marie Phillips, a lifelong resident of Hastings, MI, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 78. --------------------- Diana was bom on May 29, 1945, in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Juanita Slocum. She was a graduate of Hastings High School, after which she attended Wright Beauty Academy, working as a beautician for five years. Diana’s dedication to her commu­ nity was exemplified in her role as the Hast­ ings Charter Township Treasurer, a position she held for 20 years. On June 6, 1964, she married Jack Phillips. Beyond her professional endeavors, Diana found joy and challenge in puzzles. Her social nature was evident in her love for vis­ iting with friends. Diana’s was a proud member of the Thornappie Garden Club, where her green thumb and love for nature could be shared with fel­ low gardening enthusiasts. Her passion for history and preservation was evident in her membership with the Historical Society, con­ tributing to the safeguarding of Barry Coun- st**!'* I ,1*’^ I ty’s rich heritage. Diana was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Edward and Juanita Slocum and her parents-in-law, Robert and Margaret Phillips. Diana is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years. Jack Phillips. She leaves behind a legacy through her son, Eric (Jenee) Phillips of Hastings and her daughter, Rachel (Justin) Wilson, of Femdale. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sarah Phillips, Emily (Nicholas) Slagstad, Aidan and Liam Wilson, and she was blessed to see the family tree flourish with the arrival of her ereat-erandchildren, Henry and Mia Slagstad. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m. with a service to fol­ low at 7 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. •*L tesanioto)' . T,. 4 fi rt I 1 4 * 1 f. to Elaine Garlock A major event held annually in January is the pancake supper held by the Lakewood Lions Club. This is held each year at St. Edward’s Church Family Center on M-50 at the comer of Washington Boulevard. Funds are used to support the many projects the Lions do for the community each year. The menu includes pancakes, syrup, sausage and fruit. This is a good time to see your friends r jsM* r... a 4«ed 91K ■■ ** \ 5S 2 i Ig^ohshiix ita 5 «?» 1 ?S5 SaiSMEi^ 11 We await further developments. The Rev. Craig Adams who lives in the Grand Rapids area returned to Central United Methodist Church on Sunday to fill the pulpit while the Rev. Paul Reissmann was on vaca­ tion. Adams has been a substitute at this church many times in past years and is always welcomed heartily. A house fire reported from an earlier week on Sixth Avenue happened at the house owned many years ago by the Jack Blessing family. It was badly damaged with a big part of the kitchen wing having a gaping hole where the fire destroyed much of the roof. Last week’s Reminder had a big story about the fire at the M-50 location of the welding shop. ' *,rttaB»BBisdeof6r 1 kG1|0’*| I fRoteiGc^ * a Ite It Jisr. 'm® b Iktikli&gtofl SRInfthi!kGwp:i'22 ircasibitei»X« bus : tX aa te'mwxass^s iSBtedievhEMd^?<«( <iiEattH6EKaStair .lasir ains enwa aa isa X «b.1na wsli • * * ] » r>?* 3^ tmi M OKs,^ w Work for wildlife: DNR hiring for spring positions Calling any nature enthusiasts, outdoor lov­ ers or conservation-minded folks - the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources is hiring for a variety of temporary wildlife positions. These spring jobs, available around the state, could be especially attractive to those looking to enter the conservation work force or seniors and retirees who want to get more involved in the outdoors. Whether applicants are looking to gain new skills or seeking an interesting job Steeped in natural resources, the DNR Wildlife Division has several options. Temporary workers are crucial to main­ taining the healthy wildlife populations that are central to quality hunting and wildlife watching experiences. People in these roles: -Assist with wildlife habitat maintenance ^d improvement, which may include farm­ ing, planting trees, cutting clearings and adjusting water levels. «! iss?« S3 AIM and neighbors. Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. With the rising temperatures at the start of the week, our scenery is changing. Finally, after many days of snow clinging to all the bushes and trees, some melting has come and the trees are losing their coats of white. Eaves are dripping and rain fell on Tuesday instead of more snow coming down. The rise in tem­ perature is welcome after days of bitter cold. The Stuart condo project is making prog­ ress. During the last week, some triangular attachments were made over all the doorways which add an attractive element and also a bit of shelter for the doors. The stretch of the building along Third Avenue is impressive. '0' k s»inips-®*^ r V4 NefiW’^ id «i * - Help with mowing, landscaping and facility maintenance duties. - Handle tasks related to wildlife surveys, wildlife sample collection, crop damage inspections, nuisance animal control and equipment operation and maintenance. “These positions are a great way to experi­ ence the conservation field and learn new skills,” said Jennifer Schafer, human resource liaison for the DNR Wildlife Division. “Each of these roles within the wildlife team not only contributes to vital conservation efforts but also offers a rewarding and hands-on experience.” Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 5. The listed job titles for these temporary posi­ tions include: - Spring non-career wildlife assistant - Spring non-career wildlife state worker Questions can be directed to Jennifer Scha­ fer or Brandi Holden at 517-284-9453 or by emailing DNR-Wildlife-HR-and-Development(gMichigan.gov. ’ 1 *!. Air.,.- s *»'ta ^’S'eiasisiieF^ *^'^*** Wt « I2S » 4 ua *«* I I t j I I i z •w 0 . » % ’w I 2 t j I I ir The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring for a variety of tem­ porary spring wildlife positions available around the state. (Photo provided) I 3 ‘C for information. ’ I WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. PrMluctt 945-4700 1-, I Call Church Office 948-8004 nb»rgla« 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mt 49058. L k , 1' J .4 J 4 < p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. local ba„. flexfob num GropliJo 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 4 Truth Kindergarten-5th Youth W J Kids Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle CHURCH 502 E. Grand St.. Hash ngs. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor. Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9; 15 ajn.; Worship 10:15 a.m. > Hr* • •• • •• J A UfltMKtfllBV bllbMlBi^ 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Hie in s.. ■-'S'* • '“H * » V to This new year, learn about Social Security online J^ublic Affairs Specialist Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for ^u to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can: . - Apply for retirement .sf•IC uses, or disability benefits. ^Pply for Medicare. - Check your application status. - Request a replacement Social Security number card. 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Your personal my Social Security account offers easy access to features that save you time when you do business with us online. Check out our other resources available at ssa.gov/onlineservices for your convenience. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special ist for Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, MJ 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. W'J -.0 i 4 to ."’U ( f t / I k % a,r J 4iv i t to *'*X t. J 1 IB ' r « f 4^ to « ** CvW >, t Il ’ X Hillary Hatch I X. • s'*, �tiF J ■—“5 a It I I »<3. J I • I* • ♦ ■f • T V .1I ♦ r ♦* -A I • \... & • Sj I 'A; "S h I JJ f'' Some of Nashville’s interesting gentlemen n Joyce E Weinbrecht I » c * »i< rww^-i-j.- Banner June 3, 1999 Isaac Newton Kellogg was bom in 1834 and migrated to Michigan from Oneida, N.Y. He and his wife, Malvina, had eight chil­ dren. Malvina died in 1880, at the age of 42, and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery. Isaac married Mary J. McKelvey and they had three children; daughters Marian and Mar­ guerite and a son, Frank. Isaac Kellogg established a planing mill in a brick structure just north of Ae Thomapple River on the east side of Nashville’s Main Street, across from what was to become Put­ nam Park. I.N. Kellogg had a good eye for cabinet-making and could solve complicated mathematical problems without a pencil and paper. He could visualize what was needed and make the proper cut into a piece of lumber without using calipers. He turned locally grown lumber into fine furniture and ornate moldings and staircases, many of which have survived until the present and can be found in l} * 4'75 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25, 2024 J F f X __ I ,v M w B I fU f R' ■'9 ' I**-?...**'■* * I > ■» *r -A L’v I* ✓ z f , -J »• ♦ r s K 1 TURNING F BflGK THE ,PAGES I 4 ' I fl look back at the stories and columns on local history in the Hastings Banner 4 4 X J J — Page 7 *• •< ilia f i ; JL” 111. ft > I .EMifl r* 1. I Kr* %4 c I SL n ® I u « Four houses built bv fhp '* I right) first dwellino on Sfato^t ♦ zo Gregg home built before 1870. (Top (Bottom riahtl Twn ctnn/ h reel. (Bottom left) Holler home at State and Washington, ' wo-story home built on State Street. I £ *•.« ■Jb f local Nashville homes. Kellogg formed a partnership with Charles Demaray. The wares of the compa­ ny were displayed in a centrally located showroom on South Main Street. They advertised their opening in the Nashville News in September of 1878. Furniture man­ ufacturers often made caskets as well as fine furniture and ornate moldings. Many times, clients brought specific wood to Mr. Kellogg with specific instructions about what they wanted him to make from it. He would cut the rough boards down to the proper dimensions at the planing mill and proceed to make whatever was needed. The machinery at the mill was operated by a boiler. Isaac Kellogg also was known to design and make machines to help in the business. He patented a machine for making glue joints accurately and quickly. Isaac Newton Kellogg Mr. Kellogg usually remained at the mill for lunch and his son,_Fran^ often brought Thomapple River was not selling as well. his lunch to him. On an August day in 1898, A U.S. government land office inspector when Frank was a lad of 13, he arrived at the who toured the area reported it to be a land of shop to find his father slumped over his swamps, sinkholes, Indians and wild beasts, workbench. Isaac was carried home and a totally unfit for man or beast. Robert Gregg, doctor was called. He died three days later, a son of George Gregg, along with his father^ having suffered a stroke at the age of 64. began to buy, sell and trade the land of the The older sons were not interested in oper­ area, and acquire a large amount of land ating the planing mill and Frank at 13 was too which would later become Nashville by 1861 young. The mill was leased by C.W. Rossman when . the Civil War began. -----o — and Frank Mallett of Grand Rapids. Howev­ Kobert Gregg platted out the village of er, the days of the planing mill and its prod­ Nashville in 1865, retaining two large parcels ucts were running out. The mill was closed, of land for the family, which was known as the machinery was sold and the building was Gregg’s River Reserve. The family lived in a eventually tom down. log cabin built on what is now known as Frank Kellogg had learned to enjoy wood North Main Street. crafting and became a skilled home builder. In 1863, a large-frame house was built by Many of the houses on the north side of the the Greggs on the east side of North Main 31iomapple Riveri along the east side of the Stnaet. George lived on his own land uhtiVhis street were built by Frank Kellogg. Kel­ health declined and he moved into the home logg-built houses dot the village of Nashville of Robert Gregg. and are noted for their style. I here are many houses in Nashville that On the site of the Kellogg Planing Mill, were built by the Greggs and many things Frank built a home for his family. He married were named for them, though they did not Gladys Willoughby and they had two children, want to have the village named for them. George and Eleanor. Here, the original boiler Among the things carrying the name Gregg and workbench of LN. Kellogg’s planing mill are Gregg Street, R. Greggs Addition and and the boiler have been preserved, along with Greggs Crossings Road. several pieces of fine furniture crafted from Leonard E. Stauffer was the first merchant in native walnut by LN. Kellogg (1999). the community that would become Nashville. The name of George Gregg is familiar to The earliest settlement was along the north side the people of Nashville and Castleton Town­ of the Thomapple River, on what is now the ship. George Gregg came to Castleton Town­ south edge of Putnam Park. Here, Henry Feighship from Niagara County, N.Y. in 1854 and ner settled along beside Charles Hanchett, a settled on Section No. 23 north of the Thor­ white man and John Bull, a Native American napple River with his grown sons and daugh­ who lived in the shanty with his squaw. ters. He lived in Nashville until his death in Stauffer was related to the Feighners and 1880, at the age of 84. George was an engi­ is credited with building the first frame struc­ neer and a former government surveyor. ture south of the river. He erected a home on Castleton Township was owned by land the northeast comer of Main and Reed Street. speculators beginning as early as the 1840s. Before that, all activity had been on the north They then sold the land to the pioneers as side of the river. This included the mill they entered the area. The land north of the owned by the Hanchetts and the blacksmith Cl r y b HMS releases most recent honor roll e 1 p < Ss”? F» sisas Si’?.*?'' a2£“’«2S Ik Hew'^^(k'XlopDttS «• £ arissrbriZ Ad® hub a aiwsiElEsxiiBrcoaisrfikEates ebh m to in rfaatswamiiBilltiistiiiiffl. £2Z'9IX llfS®iinio!ro|(tlis*pj(. rd to or kg id Kme 2ts^ ic» saciB3EWRSiaieovffaO&to3 rx«?X ibdiidimtekiMliDililsoihii r;K« tsarbiitilwklleMtfilf •■rf.Titx, 2 ir ■yyaiigokj.teW^b bisbajh'daiii^dite^h krJienttUJghawagwaiiEi fire de^dnuchoftheraxtfirei JmifcWjkigitKytakiiit tBwia» !«&limWISiRi. M-SOhamoffcwdSif** fe WB Wg Ilf si«if »* » . Hrfp lUi! t asb rckB^ 1^ iSSSiSW aspic otoia ffispecafc f. ansast®®^^ *1 * R It" , ♦t*. y L Sixth grade fl t I > Hastings Middle School has released its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Students qualify for the honor roll for earning all A grades on their report card the Principal's List, or all A and B grades.’ Middle school students who qualified for the second quarter include: 1 t s * ’ i I Frank Kellogg, a builder of many homes in Nashville. shop operated by Feighner. The area south of the Thomapple was called “Forest City” by the early settlers. In 1864, Leonard Stauffer opened a general store in his home. By 1870, he was publish­ ing The Nashville Business Register, the first regular newspaper for the community. Mr. Stauffer was an uncle of Leonard W. Feighner, who later became the publisher of TZie VtwZjv///e Vews. Nashville has had a continuous newspaper since The Nashville Busi_ ness Register and is now served by The Maple Valley News Omo Strong founded The Nashville News, publishing the first issue on Oct. 3, 1873. Alfred Buxton was an inventor and machinist. He manufactured early firearms. He was the son of Cyrus and r Harriet Buxton, who were e5rly pioneers of Casfleldri Township, coming to Michigan in 1840 from Vermont. Alfred grew up in Castleton Township, working in local sawmills. He then went to New York where he was employed by Rem­ ington Armory at Ilion in the late 1860s. He came back to Nashville and began the manu­ facture of guns, building his business in the Nashville Engine and Iron Works. His first place of business was located near the depot at 131 S. State St. Here he built an impressive stock of firearms. These included double-barreled breach loaders, muzzleload­ ers and revolvers. The guns were nearly all handmade, and Mr. Buxton was known for his craftsmanship. By 1880, he had built a two-story brick building at the comer of Main and Washington streets, where he operated his machinery by steam power. Here he produced custom machinery, wood lathes, emery grinding machines, steamboat engines, felt hardening machines for the man­ ufacture of wool boots and many other machines. He also built a brick home in the village of Nashville. All A s Principal s List Owen Acker, Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Auten, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Kinley Beadle, Alexander Bertrand, Eden Bivens, Lilly Bronsink, Jacob Brown, Ari­ anna Brubaker, Zane Bunnania, Karter Case, Kylie Curtis, Reuben Day, Brennan Denton, Isabella Duits, Ainslie Dygert, Emma Elliott, Chloe Endres, Lucas Evers, Claire Gergen, Logan Guernsey, Avery Hetrick, Jaelyn Jimenez, Bentley Justice, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, Maren Marlatt, Austin Milcher, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Winter Pirtle, Sophie Pohja, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Marley Seeber, Libelle Shafer, Madelyn Shellington, Abella Smith, Owen Smith, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Lilyanne Tobias, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh, Fiona Watkins, Davis Wattles, Lenna Wendt, Olive Wescott and Kylah Wise. A s and B's Isabella Amundsen, Annelise Armstrong, Olivia Aspinall, Brooklynn Auten, Myla Belles, Allison Bosworth, Jayce Brumm, Gracelynn Burke, Easton Carley. Lydia Cole, Ryan Collert -Braylen Crandall, Aubrey Davidson, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Millie Detmer, Blake DeWyse, Luca Dick­ inson, Hannah Diekhoff, Evalyn Elzinga, Elliana Erb, Rayn Evans, Reese Fisher-Fer­ guson, Teigan Flietstra, Arloa Gilland, Gabriella Gole, Slaton Goos, Sophia Gor­ don-Rodriguez, Levi Griffin, Gage Gruesbeck. Miles Harig, Lorelai Hatch, Preston Heuss, Charles Highway, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Keigyn Johnson, Kendra Killian, Julian Kretz, Paxton Lockridge, Gabriel Longsworth, Cooper Lons, Jada Madden, Emmalia Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Ryan McCord, Raegan McKenna, Ava Mead, Abigail Mix, Lucy Nickelson, Shawn Olin, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Peake, Ericka Peck, Lucas Prowoznik, Cayll Rathbum, Joshua Rhoades, Isabelle Ricketts, Ava Roath, Keegan Scobey, Tristen Sleight, Alex Smith, Lillian Smith, Audi Stonehouse, Sophia Tait, Kingston Thompson, Kylee Troyer, Annabell Whalen, Kyle Whalen, Avery Wilcox and Ella Williamson. Seventh grade All A s Principal s List Payton Amie, Ariana Benjamin, Eleanor Clark, Sage DeCamp, Austin Friddle, Riley Furrow, Jacelyn Goodroe, Hadley Grove, Payton Haines, London Hammond, Sebas­ tian Hernandez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Landon Holman, Alyssa MacLeod, Haley Miles, Luke Pollet, Micah Randall, Joseph Renner, Joshua Roberts Jr., Gabri­ elle Robertson, Wyatt Sanders, Ella Sanlnocencio, Breeya Solmes, Lucy Sporer, Kath­ erine Stevens and Abram Winebrenner. A s and B s Cooper Anger, Madelyn Armour, Zoey Armour, Khloe Baker, Mavie Bernstein, Porter Blessing, Landyn Carroll, Ronald CoIler, Ashtyn Denton, Thomas Evers, Lucy Funow, April Gates, Sullivan Hill, Daniel Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Francis LaPonsie, Emerson Leary, Madisyn Leonard, Colten Melchert, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Ryan Ouayach, Isabella Perez, Kaydin Rice, Kelcee Rosenberger, Liam Schaefer, Sophia Schantz, Collin Storm, Riley Vaughn, Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez, Claire Walters, Evelyn Webb and Karrigan Williams. Eighth grade All A s Principal's List Audrey Acker, Jace Acker, Violet Biv­ ens, Kyanne Casey, Parker Castaneda, Dakota Cole, Jackson Edwards, Parker Erb, Brooke Favreau, Carson Gole, Jonah Hamp, Ethan Hetrick, William Hilbert, Jason Jimenez, Tanner Krzysik, Annabelle Kuck, Nolan Lucas.i Olivia Malik, Jayce McCord, Westin O’Heran, Zane Ortiz, Lilly Randall, Kaylee Roe, Trevin Russell, Harrison Thomas, Alexander Timmers and Grant Tossava. A's and B s Giovanny Arias, Taylor Aspinall, Colin Baker, Deagan Blough, Kylee Bosworth, Allison Brown, Sophia Bucher, Olivia Buehler, Morgan Casselman. Thomas Cook, Kimberlee Coolidge, Graden Courtright, Landon Currier, Lillian Edger. Joseph Furrow, Ashlynn Goldsworthy. Cooper Hokanson, Cylee Hom, Graceyn Horrmann. Remington Jerzyk, Maxwell Kens­ ington, Evyn Kindel, Alexis King, Mya Luna, Kaden Main, Charles Mattice, Dennon Merrick, Jaelynn Neymeiyer, Jett Nofz, Jago O’Brien, Westin O’Heran, Syd­ ney Patterson, Addison Reaser, Aaliyah Salazar, Isabella Strimback, Hunter Sutfin, Weston Troyer, Ryan VanHouten, Jeremy Verbeek, Aveo< Walsh, Kiley Wilcox and Samantha Wright. 4« 1 .’Av; I®® I - L r /^skDoefor Universe 4n / J’ ’/t' * 4 ?r ■ 7*1 I U I. • I Si' g£‘ Ihefcwi^®^ -5fi« Sfrt? Its > I / is ass'"* Gathering the right ingredients 1 •7 V How do flowers use sunlight and water to grow? Jackie, 8, Va. ii«n!S learn 5 { Dear Jackie, When 1 was a kitten, my family measured how tall I was. They marked it on the wall. It was amazing to see how much I grew, I talked about how plants grow with Helmut Kirchhoff. He’s a scientist at Wash­ ington Stale University, He studies plants and biochemistry. He told me plants grow by making new cells. To make a new cell, an existing cell splits into two. That’s called cell division. Then, the new cells grow bigger. That’s called cell growth. So, a plant can make its stem or roots longer by making new cells in those places. When it’s time to bloom, a plant can make new types of cells that form flowers. Plants need the right ingredients to do cell division and cell growth. “We’re all made of sugars, proteins, oils and special molecules where our genetic information is coded like DNA or RNA,” Jus®*’it p. 5-?X% Kirchhoff said. “These are the main build­ ing blocks all life is made from-and to make them you need energy.” Plants get energy from sunlight, water and nutrients from the soil, and a gas from the air called carbon dioxide. The process is called photosynthesis. Here’s how it works. Everything in the universe is made of elements. Water is made of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. Car­ bon dioxide is made of the elements carbon and oxygen. Every element is made of teeny parts called protons, neutrons and electrons. The important thing to know is that electrons get excited by light. Scientists call this absorption. For photosynthesis, plants pull in the things they need-water, nutrients and car­ bon dioxide. Then a green pigment in their leaves called chlorophyll collects light from the sun. The light excites electrons in the chlorophyll. This excited chlorophyll car­ ries the energy from the sun. That energy has the power to split water into oxygen and electrons. Then the excit> ed electrons can jump to the carbon diox­ ide to make a sugar called glucose. It also makes a small electric current in the plant. That changes light energy into chemical energy called adenosine triphosphate or ATP for short. “ATP is the eneigy currency that all liv­ ing cells use-from the simplest bacteria to us,” Kirchhoff said. Have you ever played a video game with an energy bar? When the energy bar is full, your character can farm crops or fight ene­ mies. When the energy bar runs out, your character might slow way down or fall asleep. Remember how cell division and cell growth use up lots of energy? ATP is the energy living things use to do those things. Photosynthesis is how a plant fills up its energy bar. The sugar made during photosynthesis is how the plant stores energy for later. Like at night when the sun isn’t shining. When it needs energy, it can break down the sugar and tap into the energy stored there. Humans like you and cats like me grow by doing cell division and cell growth, too. But animals can’t do photosynthesis to make energy. That’s why we eat plants like veggies and fruits. When you eat a big bowl of spinach, you give your body sugars, pro­ teins and oils from the spinach plant. Your cells can break down the sugar into energy your body can use. You could say it’s a sweet system. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. UnV verse. Send an email to Hitshington State University’s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Jan. 1-31 - January Storybook Walk: “The River that Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone” by Mary Kar Carson, illustrat­ ed by David Hohn. Follow the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone and learn how they impacted the physical environment enough to move a river. After your storybook adven­ ture, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and learn about Michigan’s wolves and try howling at January’s wolf moon. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the gener­ osity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Feb. 1-28 - February Storybook Walk: “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James. Go on a birdwatching adventure with a grand­ father and his grandchild. After your story­ book adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and discover common Michigan backyard birds. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken, The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 25 - January Series - Route Finding for Success, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); Movie Memories & Milestones watches the 1951 film, “The Clown,” 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Restless Devices: Christian Formation in a Digital World, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote). Monday. Jan. 29 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; January Series - Technology. Luddites, and the Future of Work, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); Jigsaw Puzzle Contest (registration required), 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; January Series - Neurodivergent Storytelling, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - “Poetry for All” podcast live recording, 12:30 p.m, (live, remote); Tech Help: Basic Device or Computer Help, 2-4 p.m,; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. f I > 4 I ■“-w Mm **»»» w »■ % 1 *s''. A. i I 4 I < �r 1 T Page 8 — Thursday. Janua^ 25. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Chamber of Commerce recognizes local leaders at annual awards dinner Joel Kamstra, representing Eenhoorn Development, shared details about a tax abatement for a planned expansion at Meadowstone Apartments. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) Meadowstone expansion to utilize PILOT program offer workforce housing s :-ft ✓ *♦ “It's not low income housing, where it's truly income-based, and it's not sky's-the-limit on rent luxurious housing, it's really trying to meet where the demand is. ♦? r ' 5 4. a k * r . 1(9 - I, ■' < f/ J « I 1it I 4 0 ► Jennifer Heinzman, Barry County Chamber of Commerce pres­ ident and CEO, said the chamber secured $1.4 million in grant funds last year. , ? ' p e, <r T -- s •• »■ * *'-‘I V 1 J Cheryl Lewis-Blake, former president and CEO of Pennock Hospital, received the 2023 Athena Leadership Award. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) V J I •5^ J I V* • ■ * • I 4 ■' • t. • 1 .V.P V 3- i» 2^' f 4- F - C' 5 .: L B * 1 r fOREl I Ij il • < 'f. I • Tom Watson of TNR Machine received the Chamber ROTH Award. Watson was recognized for his work on career and tech­ nical initiatives through his shop for Barry County students. CHRISTITIAn Rebekah Condon, public health operations manager for Barry-Eaton District Health Department, received the 2023 Athena Young Professional Award. I w 1' I i 2if1W6 INVITATION TO BID T Michigan’s individual income tax filing season officially begins Jan. 29 Delton Kellogg Schools Bid Package #1 — Delton Kellogg Roofing & Pavement Project Bid Date & Time: Project Location: Pre-Bid Meeting: . Tuesday, February 6th. 2024 @ 1;00pm 327 N. Grove St., Delton. Ml 49046 Tuesday. January 23rd. 2024 at 3:30pm at 327 N Grove St Delton. Ml 49046 Subcontractor Conuct/Email: Phone: Fax: The Christman Co. Todd Champion Phone: 269.903.7230 / Fax: 616-454-1795 todd.chamDlon@christmanco .com Pescription/Scooe of Projecr Seated proposals for all work categories as described In the Project Manual for the above reeved no later Tuesday. February 6th. 2024 @ 1:00pm. Proposals shoXelddreL^'^ Todd Champion, Project Manager and delivered to Delton Kellogg Administrative Mr Street, Delton Ml 49046 . Proposals will be opened and read al d ^27 N Grove on Tuesday, February 6^ @ 1:05pm at the Delton Kellogg Administrative Office. <♦ Ml 40« DK Elementary School/Administrative Office Melton ni I» T.^,. Jan.,., 23-, 202, 93:30.™ co.du.iT, is strongly recommended that contractors attend the pre-bid conference. documents. Manager. It sent upon request, to be granted permission to the All questions are to be directed to the Construction Manager. Todd Champion @ Isdd.Champion@<;hristmanco.com or 269.903.7230. No direct contact with the owner or architect is requested. Please mark below and return via email to Ipdd.Champ|QD @christmanco mm Thank you. Yes. we plan to bid: No, we are not bidding: * 11 issue refunds, especially with some of the recent changes to state law regarding the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families and the Retirement Tax rollback ” All employers are required to mail previous year income record forms - W-2s and 1099s - to their employees by Jan 31. End-of-the-year pay stubs should not be used when filing a state income tax return because they are typically not an accurate reflection of all income received. Taxpayers who rush to file without all the necessary papenvork will need to file an amended return late? State income 1 11tax u returns I , filed without the required paperwork will be placed on hold for future process ng and review. vvcaamjj * aI Bid Documents Availability: Contract documents may be obtained via Procore. A link to the Procore site will be Champion at Todd.Champion@christmanco.com State andfederal individual income tax return deadline is April 15, 2024 LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that Monday, Jan. 29, will be the official start date of the 2024 tax season when the agency will begin processing individual income tax returns. Individuals can file their stale income tax return online, with a lax professional or by mailing in paper forms and documentation. All state of Michigan income tax returns and payment of any taxes owed must be received by April 15, 2024. For the convenience of taxpayers, the state’s indi­ vidual income tax deadline is the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service. The individual income tax season is rapidly approaching, said Deputy State Treasurer Kavita Kale, who oversees Treasury’s Revenue Services progr^ areas. “The Michigan Department of Treasury will be ready to process your return when the filing season begins later this month. We will work as fast as MICHIGAN EARNED INCOME TAX CRFniT FOR WORKING FAMILIES <-KEDlT Michigan’s 2023 tax return form« . reflect the expansion of Michigan Earned Credit (EITC) for Wking FSeXm 6^' 30 percent under the Lowering MI Costs Pla^ Although the law will not take effect " 2024, taxpayers eligible for the MiehSt'EtTC / not delay in filing their tax year 2023 return and claim­ ing the expanded credit. Treasury will work on impact­ ed returns as they are received and prepare them for release as soon as the law takes effect. TAX YEAR 2022 MICHIGAN EITC SUPPLE­ MENTAL CHECKS On Feb. 13, 2024, the Michigan Department of Treasury will begin issuing supplemental check pay­ ments over a 5-to-6-week period to provide eligible taxpayers with the remaining 24 percent portion of the Michigan ETIC for the 2022 lax year. These paper check payments will be issued to the most recent address on file with Treasury. Treasury routinely updates taxpayer address records based on current tax filings, so your address should be up to date. However, if you have moved frequently or recently and have concerns about your address accura­ cy, you can manually update it through I IT eService at etreas.michigan.gov/iit/home. Do not file an amended 2022 individual income ta.x return to change your address or claim the increased Michigan EITC. “RETIREMENT TAX” ROLLBACK The Lowering MI Costs Plan provides taxpayers with more options so they can choose the best taxing situa­ tion V.W.. for .V.. their u.vii retirement iviuvHiwii benefits uciiciHs for lor the me 2023 zujj tax year Over a four-year phase-in, this new law restores the pre-2012 retirement and pension subtraction for most taxpayers in Michigan beginning in 2026. The chance will benefit» more retirees in Michigan while ensuring • V a ^*4 taxpayers in unique circumstances are not harmed. Retirees can file and take advantage of the expanded retirement and pension subtraction options at the start of tax season, which saves taxpayers time and elimi­ nates the need or expense of filing an amended return after the law takes effect. For that reason, eligible retirees should not delay in filing their tax year 2(P3 return and claiming the most advantageous pension and relirement benefit subtraction. Treasury will work on impacted returns as they are received and prepare them for release as soon as the law takes effect on Feb. 13, 2024. A ■ " ■■- H ▼ r ■ij Project To: « M b - T r — Joel Kamstra, Eenhoorn Development on an expansion planned for Meadowstone Apartments of that risk while also providing an incentive to provide missing middle housing. “It’s very impactful, especially in today’s market, to be able to get housing off the ground, and that’s why the state had put (PILOT agreements) through to try to facili­ tate that,” Kamstra said. Although rents will be income based and regulated by MSHDA, Kamstra said they won’t be aimed towards providing housing to a low-income demographic. Kamstra estimat­ ed rent for a one bedrbom unit would work out to be around $1,500 to $1,600 dollars. “MSHDA has a very prescriptive formula that says, ‘If you’re in Barry County, in a one-bedroom unit with one person in the household, here are the max rents.’ (Those rents are) right within what they deem is, not definitionally affordable, but in (relation to) workforce housing,” Kamstra said. “It’s not trying to (be for) folks that don’t have incomes, these will be people that are employed and within that range... it’s more aimed at teachers, police officers, firefight­ ers, our essential worker category that fits within that,” he said. Also recognized were Bonnie Gettys, Barry Community Foundation; Bob Bying­ ton, Depot Law Offices; Rob Ranes, High­ point Community Bank; and Deb Hatfield, Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, who received the Chamber Champion Award. Ryan and Melissa Gillions received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for their work with Advantage Plumbing, Hall’s Sep­ tic Service, Advantage Electrical, Advantage Dust Control and The Clothier. Both Highpoint Community Bank, as well as Deb Timmerman and Associates, were recognized with the Member Choice for Cus­ tomer Service Excellence Award. Chris Stafford received the Community Impact Award for his work through The Hub of Barry County. Andrew Cove and Madison Cove, Edward Jones, received the Brick Award for major renovations. Julie Fox of Curly Cone received the Brick Award for a new build. A' > Hunter McLaren Staff Writer A planned expansion for Meadowstone Apartments will be offering “missing mid­ dle” housing units in exchange for a tax abatement. Approved last year, the expansion calls for five new buildings at the Hastings-based Meadowstone Apartments complex at 710 Barfield Drive, adding 92 one-bedroom units. City council members approved a payment-inlieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for the new units Monday, allowing the property to pay five percent of the collected rent each year for 12 years instead of assessed property taxes. Joel Kamstra, representing Eenhoorn Development, said PILOT agreements help balance the increased up-front expense on developers due to rising construction costs. Developers essentially pay a service charge for the duration of the PILOT agreement peri­ od. After the agreed-upon period is over, normal property taxes will be charged. In exchange for the abatement, developers are required to offer income-based workforce housing in accordance to restrictions set by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The 92 units will be designated as attainable workforce housing, requiring residents earn less than 120 percent of the local median irtCbifte: ' “The whole incentive of it is to try to make sure that this workforce, or this missing mid­ dle-type of housing,” Kamstra said. “It’s not low income housing, where it’s truly income­ based, and it’s not, you know, sky’s-the-limit on rent luxurious housing. It’s really trying to meet where the demand is.” Kamstra said property taxes are often one of the largest hurdles for new developments. Because property tax is assessed regardless of occupancy, developments that remain vacant for even a short period after construction can quickly become a financial liability for devel­ opers. PILOT agreements help alleviate some “Tom led by example, and has been a very strong advocate of developing and supporting career and technical education initiatives in our schools,” Hatfield said. “He has positive­ ly impacted our programming, our youth, our manufacturers and our community.” Cheryl Lewis-Blake, former president and CEO of Pennock Hospital, was awarded the 2023 Athena Leadership Award. Lewis-Blake was introduced by last year’s winner, Liz Lenz of Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. “Cheryl has spent her life and career touching lives, often during difficult and fragile times of medical crisis,” Lenz said. “She stated she feels privileged and honored to have dedicated her career to working in healthcare.” Rebekah Condon, public health operations manager at Barry-Eaton District Health Department, was awarded the 2023 Athena Young Professional Award. Hunter McLaren 5/0# W-i7er Barry County business leaders came together this weekend to recognize those who made an impact on the community last year. The Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce recognized local business and com­ munity leaders at its annual dinner and awards ceremony Saturday. Attendees gath­ ered at Gun Lake’s Bay Pointe Woods, with this year’s “Winter Wonderland” theme being extra fitting. Tom Watson of TNR Machine was award­ ed the Chamber ROTH Award, an award that recognizes one outstanding Barry County business professional each year. Last year’s winner, Barry County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair David Hatfield, introduced Watson. Hatfield commended Watson’s efforts to elevate career and techni­ cal training in Barry County by working with local students at his shop. I i I �* I '* bw!^ iXW?' K , SS“^^’ ^W'51 S'fS ws ^Sj"? W' > §;■?! W i ) I \ - ?• “’•b I • s' ij V 0* 4 r 4 1 fk [ ► r < ’ *• *; -i « •* > V RP ; L^- s B * ♦?• u k^" I A X »>. BARRY COUNTY u T^^suSJ?Mm *5f<as s I I 4 4 i T 1 / u >V 7 i' s A 4 ’ f r L I c I ► J • *- 1 i I ..1 hk' ► w V FORECLOSURE NOTICE p / X I r ( I I d I '‘f I I I 1.. J I L ; irrt wfl ffB CW)er O Condon, puKic M c(e^ 3sa: tr 18 lort on career and ted> flar/feoi Distrkl Health Depart ,#<fr5a,yC(«itysbiWs. to^P-olessWArt. ' Michigan’s WWmI '"<* ® filing season o «(# begins hH'« 7z aiJi®”** jUK** z*:S. iK JO' »'-2^ tW ?- ■. V F*' t II yii^ f k rk. t -1 L. * » .i I A ( A S " ,< / f A . *>k « �,4 Iff AS ss s *' - iW! .1^ Ka ’: % <4 *15^^' > fi I i 11 w sI ii i nf /;4“ F 4 9 K r R years property taxes was forfeited to the Barry J V* real estate with unpaid 2021 and/or P^^^^public Act 206 of 1893, as amended. 0 On March 1, the General Property Tax Act, pursuant to County Treasurer the Foreclosing is acting as The Barry County Treasurer this property for unpaid property taxes. governmental Unit in proceedings to forecloaa on /f , Fr,,-«f-iosure foreclosure process. This publication is intended to , .hese parcels as to the nature, time, There are two hearings scheduled to final time. and location of CouAtC Office .t (269) 945-1287 prior to th. hearing rovide additional notice to parties office at p Barry eounty possible COVID-19 restrictions or building these hearings. Please contact the and instructions due to 5>^J dates for any updated procedures ■■ ■'^’4' Ji* • , (4: /5 z January 30, 2024, at 220 W State St, fV'sH<^?"cAUSE HEARING is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P-M ' Treasurer’s Office, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings MI 49058. the County Treasurer may appear at the show with an interest in the property forfeited to property should not vest in the Foreclosing Any p and show cause why absolute title to that cause ve rnmen t a1 Uni t, February 7, at Circuit Court Room, 2024, 220 W A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE HEARING is scheduled for 8:30 A. M State Street, Hastings MI 49058-Courthouse. the court enter a judgment foreclosing At this hearing the Foreclosing Governmental Unit shall ask A that person claiming an interest in a parcel of requested in the petition for foreclosure. the property as forth in the petition for foreclosure, who desires to contest that petition, must file property set written objections with the clerk of the circuit court and serve those objections on the Barry County number of the petition is 23-307-CZ. ________ Governmental Unit . ________________ The docket the Foreclosin I Treasurer, interest in property being foreclosed : parson with an If you are • • 41 I '5* ■t I / li I f ji 1 t 'fi !S*! § ii‘ t f hA!^ 552 1,90 5^0022! 510 »l! >,0?; > n732“„li03 :820';- t<85 > ^0-' )!RS 1’ s* f - ‘ ’ 11” sf ”* 51”S ( 'p' ”1 ii”; 11“ ■ O35O 5142’ Hi 2” 34”: !o3O 5 ’ll ” S!5 S‘ / .^1 .-X t f J You have the right to redeem this parcel from the foreclosure process by payment of all forfeited unpaid taxes, interest, interest, penalties, penalties, and fees prior to the expiration of the redemption period. You should contact a the Barry County Treasurer for the amount required to redeem. r.4 *' "5'X 9 * ✓ y d You may lose your interest in the property as a result of the foreclosure proceeding. r 2Q24 ft f .8 A $ A> A 5 <':r . r’ ^9 I* t The legal title to the property shall vest absolutely in the Foreclosing Governmental Unit unless all forfeited unpaid delinquent taxes, interest interest,, penalties. and fees are paid by April 1, 4 A* ■ 9 9^ 9* 9 A A .i' * $126^ All existing interests in oil or gas in this property shall be extinguished except the following: 9^9 9^ , .22^ A £ The interests of a lessee or an assignee of an interest of a lessee under an oil or gas lease in effect _ , that property or any part of that property if the lease was recorded in the office of the register of as to deeds in the county in which the property is located before the date of filing the petition for judicial foreclosure. 51 i. ii. Interests preserved as provided in section 1(3) of 1963 PA 42, /I 5468 J' MCL 554.291. j2352 I fl 07160122’“ ^?’S^Sf38lJ^5^^502602 jr54'3 SP' 073130020 ; 4 * - I lA® or other apparent rights to the A i •• *1 «* 1131703210 S‘2 • •• 5123 ’ 1131703210 siir 5531300330 S3s2*« ly ’5 I * 7 S853 0513061900 5522003500 S3S;b • •• 1401103400 ilCl.C 1133503300 iOsW. - »• • •*•1 ;; f -J * party does NOT necessarily indicate they are X >« 1 J or they ar'4‘^^^^bie^ property taxes. ! These parcels are NOT being sold. 99 1/ -5; I ysrino 5 thfe Vi SiSffii":, saiffl « 0711001500 ...ffls, 0«3!131400 3Ca MO SS 0403031510000 iCL'CN, MO MS SJIOT, MG MS 010303152000S SUE 5212002000 :.^S, KIS ra 5217000700 5217330720 Ji ‘ OJI MSaiSI PROPERTIES 5211030803 or There is no procedure for purchasing these parcels from the Foreclosing Governmental Unit at this point in the foreclosure proceedings. Those parcels that are foreclosed and not redeemed may become available at or 2^ after July of 2024. These parcels remain the property of their current owner until redemption rights have expired. No party should make any attempt to inspect or enter upon these parcels assuming them to be for sale until the final list ■of’ foreclosed ’ parcels is determined and offered at auction in summer, 2024 2024.. Most of these parcels will be redeemed from foreclosure\ Entering upon them or ®®^^®cting current property owners may constxtute trespassing or undesired solicitation and may subject the offender to criminal prosecution. _ The street address of" the ‘ ' . . - is . j parcels listed based on local records and is not guaranteed to be the actual location of the property. TH? LLC ■ lie I AH.. ■’SoCS, iS!* ^00010803! **• 5244 >1033 .1 54:5i.i: ; 5335 a. S’-j'.Ij « >2:22 1 • a i 1 •• I * *4 *»« •«» « a• • « •fl *4 • *1 <53,31 ■ **< * • •* * > 1. A S'* ***<- *« s s b I *•9 ’211331533 4 38521 Sis; !’2103153c •w4 S’5OO2O3 ^^1^10020/ <8 ' jama 4 ‘i, 110110321! 0301301833 0803103003 *1 «• ■WOAl INSORANCE CORP Iff: i652<.< 0301530331 ' ®IC£ W ®ICE MiS’'8VICE 1 a« *• XIASI The amount due listed indicates the balance which was due as of forfeiture on March 1, 2023. The current amount required to redeem must be obtained from the Barry County Treasurer, as additional penalties, fees. and interest have accrued since forfeiture. I NAME_____ _____ __ PARCEL ID AMOUNT NAME PARCEL ID AMOUNT ABBOTT, JEFFREY A 1112002500 $3493.81 BRAVATA, SAM JR 1104000400 $1292.70 AIRTIGHT INSULATION LLC 0703300200 $1608.89 BRETT & ALEXIS TERPSTRA TRUST ALLEN (TRUST), BETTY J 0906001800 $1187.03 0703000550 ALLEN, BETTY J $2681.83 0906001800 $1187.03 BREWER, JUSTIE 0302802000 $10378.83 ALLEN, KENNETH C 1002244500 $449.67 BREWER, LESTER D 0302802000 $10378,83 ALLEN, KENNETH CLAUDE 0101501400 $279.95 BROWNS CUSTOM INTERIORS INC 0812501300 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE CO INC $9608.05 BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 0304500700 $34036.80 0403031400 $1004,28 BURGER, JEFFREY 0500601000 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE CO INC $1199.35 BURGER, KATHY 0500601000 $1199.35 0403037510000 $2445.22 BURKE, ROBERT L 0103301600 AMERICAN FARM MORTGAGE CO INC $ 6 64.96 BURT, DANIEL 5217070900 $1691.72 0403037520000 $1033.83 BURT, HEIDI ANAYA, DAVID 5217070900 $1691.72 1101701200 $1657.07 BYINGTON, MICHAEL F ANAYA, LINDA 0702801410 $2264.25 1101701200 $1657.07 BYINGTON, MICHAEL F ANDERSON, BRANDY 0703230400 $2313.47 5200106000 $2907.84 BYINGTON, MIKE F ANDERSON, KEVIN L 0702801410 $2264.25 5522000900 $1216.14 CARPENTER, MARK J ANDERSON, RANDY C 0103500400 $2681.28 5200106000 $2907.84 CARPENTER, PAMELA JO ANDERSON, STACY 0103500400 $2681.28 1218002400 $6998.03 CHAFFEE, JUNE ANDERSON, STACY L 0602606500 $1379.59 5522000900 $1216.14 ANDRADE, SANDRA CHRISTENSEN, LAURA 1401103400 $1410.40 1110001900 $1608.17 ASPINALL, CARL W CLARISSA M DAVIS TRUST NO 1 1102600206 $827.70 4330100100 $1559.17 CLARK, JUDITH ASPINALL, KAREN 0501804501 $1924.12 4330100100 $1559.17 CLARK, MRS JAMES T ASPINALL, LUCILLE 0501804501 $1924.12 0701700315 $913.95 CLAWSON, FREDY JR asset acceptance LLC 0301600301 $1493.54 1100901700 $1276.65 COLE, EDW. L associates home EQUITY SERVICES INC 1100901700 $1276.65 COLE, EDWARD L 1100901700 $1276.65 0403329600 $3854.30 AYER, DOROTHY D COMMERCIAL BANK 0500601000 $1199.35 1100604600 $7591,34 BARRY COUNT LUMBER CO COMMUNITY WEST CREDIT UNION 1112002500 $3493.81 0812501300 $9608,05 BARRY COUNTY COOK, ALFRED 0702801040 $3388.16 1507502200 $628,65 BARRY COUNTY HOUSING CORTESE, ANDREA L 0800900500 $2250.39 0500601000 $1199,35 BARRY COUNTY SEWER & WATER CORTESE, CHRIS W 0800900310 AUTHORITY $6506.90 CORTESE, CHRIS W 0800900311 $6434.37 0703300200 $1608.89 BARRY TOWNSHIP CORTESE, LISA 0800401810 $623.25 0304500700 $34036.80 BASSETT, RACHEL L CORTESE, LISA A 1400100800 5503501500 $7282.60 $2001.64 BASSETT, ROBERT C CORTESE, LISA ANN 0800900310 5503501500 $6506.90 BASSETT, WENDY L $2001.64 CORTESE, LISA ANN 0800900311 5503501500 $6434.37 BENCHMARK CAPITAL $2001.64 COTANT, BRIAN S finance 0812501300 0702800716 BERG, ANDREW $9608.05 $1860.07 carA]<iT, DARCY 0812501300 0810000100 BERG, CORRIN $9608.05 $4827.59 COURSER, BRUCE M 0602606500 0810000100 BLAIR, NORMA ANN $1379.59 $4827.59 CRUMMEL, BARBARA 0701300200 1100100202 BLAIR, WILLIAM C $4187.82 $1506.78 CULVER, BRUCE 1100100202 1246000200 BLANKENSHIP, KASSI $2522.59 $1506.78 CULVER, BRUCE D JR 0700900220 1246000200 BLANKENSHIP, lanny $2409.73 $2522.59 CULVER, MRS BRUCE D JR BOSWORTH, BRIAN J 0700900220 1246000200 $2409.73 $2522.59 CURTIS, SHIRLEY bowers, HEATHER 1500142601 5217000800 $1295,82 $3409.78 CURTIS, VERNON BRAUER, MICHAEL A 1101200110 5217000800 $667.17 $3409.78 DAVIS, GARY' BRAUER, MICHAEL A 0906001500 0601001510 $561.71 $2398,59 DAY, DONALD J 0912502200 B^UER, MRS MICHAEL A ^^6i'STbO4OO $3000.11 $2167.46 DAY, '■JACK A BRAUER, timothy J it 0912502200 016'2$1j04 00 ,$2167.46 $3000.11 DEGROOTE, SANDRA 0906001500 BRAVATA, NICHOLAS J 0401441300 $561.71 $878.39 DEGROOTE, SANDRA L 1104000400 0401336900 $1292.70 $706,23 DEGROOTE, STEPHEN 0401441300 $878.39 1 3, 9 ANDREA JESSICA lOKE « 4 A ?’iooS • J “50120 ? a •S 20 ?*s c 2333> , J 5$' 9 A * ’J’. A 552 *4 J s p ‘•18 4 ‘53.' Ik A * 1 '“£’5! - 090 ”03 ’30 !’00 R » t i’ s»?' ’ • <45 ' Ik « * t ■s 1 5?c £3 « * « is s 552 °^3l fro! S5 3 % *5^ * k 1 c WiS„ M 1 (i k ‘3 J 1 521’, •? 521} .. k ^509 003 5509 2OC SsSiS }5095n?’'00 SiS! ^08ont®0(i }21’.'''! S ii S ^211 -'J &01 J5oo ’58(54’ -i; iSS r k * 4 «R * J * <• * ? ’ O ’’ S s &! ’ I3 ?’o ’ « » « * « k % 5$ NtIv ^55 'h ■c * .» Oj, '<oo f 4 € A JI..- • r kR « / T • ' auctioned. fa a'/ISGS i b> I •< • >* * V -rTir iJCHlS • ♦ ; ELIZABETH 115LIE ANN is ® WAS ASSK np^ige—is—yegvi^CBd to be—given by Iaw, even if the party no longer claims or desires an interest if it appeals they hold any undischarged, apparent, or potential title or lien right to the property. I * 4 * It TIiAb otherwise made available by virtue of this notice. 4 f b * ** A- s ( * « fli H 3 I * « parcels being foreclosed by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. This list is NOT an offering of property for sale. J’ 4 PLEASE NOTE: 9f 4 9* I > If the property is foreclosed. you will have an opportunity to seek recovery of any equity that you may possess in the property in the form of remaining proceeds which may be realized through subsequent sale. Any party who holds an interest in the property at the time of foreclosure has the right to make a claim for remaining proceeds. which first requires completing and sending the Notice of Intention required by MCL 211.78t(2) to the Barry County Treasurer no later than July 1, immediately following foreclosure. You may lose any equity associated with your interest in the property following foreclosure unless you pursue a Those who wish to consult with an attorney about this notice and pending tax claim under MCL 211.78t. foreclosure may go to the State Bar of Michigan’s legal resource and referral web page at https://lrs.michbar.org or may call (800) 968-0738 for assistance in finding private legal counsel. Listing, * * 9^ ** S!>>'g S’u'SS 5,72 163100}? ill. The right of a former interest-holder to recover remaining proceeds following sale or transfer of the property pursuant to MCL 211.78t. lien, << S • The following list represents parties that appear to have title, 99 A 9 A OS Oq . 1 b' �5 s 'e A I X « ^0 • < DE|GROOTE, STEPHEN c DESMpTT FAMILY trust .,>rfl,;.0401336900 $706.23-LEONARD. . THOMAS G DEMOTT, CHERYL 0601201500 0301100900 $3613. Il'; t?LUCAS, SYLVA A DIES, DIANA 0601201500 1201100303 $3613.11 MANTURUK (TRUST) , DIES, JACOB 5200004700 EDWARD P •1305005100 $3375.87 mariners ATLANTIC 5200004700 DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITat PORTFOLIO LLC $3375.87 DRAVENSTATT (TRUST), INC 1000108000 $1559.18 0304500700 MARRIOTT, BETTY G VIRGINIA J 0103200300 MARRIOTT, CONSUELO A DREWYOR, larry 0602606500 0103200300 $1379.59 MARRIOTT, DAWN J DREWYOR, TAMMY 1101700420 0103200300 $1379.26 MARRIOTT, JOSEPH E DYE, DEVIN 1101700420 $1379.26 0103200300 MARRIOTT, MICHAEL T DYE, RODNEY 0300201100 $1071.91 0103200300 MARRIOTT, THOMAS J 0300201100 ELDERIDGE, SCOTT $1071.91 0103200300 ■ martin, JEAN . 0401412800 ELDERIDGE, SHERYL $1368.26 5214004800 martin. RICK C 0401412800 ELSNER, EDWARD J $1368.26 1104000400 MAWBY, RUSSELL J ELY, CAROLYN S 1110000700 $1799.90 0200730300 MCCARTY, ERIC J ELY, LAVERN E 5111008800 $2350.23 1303400700 MCMASTER, BILLIE LEE ELY, LAVERN E JR 5111008800 0803103000 $2350.23 MCNEES, HOWARD A II 1503330003 ENGLERTH, JANET $759.22 1110000700 MCNEES, MARY L 5523500300 ENGLERTH, JANET 1110000700 $2741.01 MCNETT, MRS KEITH ENGLERTH, JANET A 5525002000 0702801040 $2038.49 MEHER, CARL 1617700400 ENGLERTH, MARK 0700301000 $487.61 merle G LANCASTER REV LIVING TRUST 1617500700 ENGLERTH, MARK $3918.82 5522002500 5500116200 ENGLERTH, MARK $3019.43 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF treasury 5522003500 ENGLERTH, MARK $3816.55 5523500300 ENGLERTH, MARK $2741.01 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF treasury 0800900310 5525002000 ENGLERTH, mark w $2038.49 5500114900 0800900311 ENGLERTH, MARK W $2777.96 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 5525002200 ENGLERTH, MRS MARK $1014.35 5522002500 , $3019.43 ENGLERTH, MRS MARK W MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF treasury 0803103000 5500114900 $2777.96 ENGLERTH, MRS MARK W 5525002200 1102600206 FARRAH, ADAM $1014.35 MIX, TERRENCE L 0702801040 5217003100 FEYRER, CHAD D $3388.16 MORRIS, KIP JR 5200004700 5525502400 $3375.87 FLETCHER, ROBERT JR MORTGAGE CENTER LLC 0103301000 0300401625 $820.49 FLORES, MRS TERRY MORTGAGE CENTER LLC 1100539500 0812501300 $1657.50 FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS 0703000550 $2681.83 FORTIN, RON 0513021300 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATlON^ °° $1791.45 FOSS, DARREN L SYSTEMS 0103101300 $1560.36 FRAZER, DONNA MAE 1000108000 1401103400 $1410.40 FRAZER, RODNEY MURPHY, MELISSA ANN 0200730300 1401103400 $1410.40 FRIE, AUBREY M NORCUTT (ESTATE), CARLTON L 5500114900 0304500700 $34036.80 FRIE, TIMOTHY NORMAN H DAVIS TRUST NO 1 1102600206 0304500700 $34036.80 FULFORD, LEONARD E NORTHPOINTE BANK 0513061900 5525502400 $1954.67 ONEIL FEYRER, CHARLES GELLER, RICHARD J 5200004700 5522010700 $1389.68 ONEIL FEYRER, IAN GMAC MORTGAGE CORP 5200004700 0203324300 $1263.20 ORTIZ-SOSA, DOROTHY GMACM HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2001—HE2 0702800716 ORTIZ-SOSA, JULIO 0702800716 0703000450 $1410.40 PENNINGTON, STEVEN GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORP 0803103000 PERKINS (TRUST), JAMES R 5500139400 0301001000 $468.39 PETERSON, TAMMY L GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORP 0304500700 PIERSON, EDWARD 1202211400 0301100900 $2062.96 PNC BANK NA GRIFFEE, MARIE J 0302802000 1100539500 $1657.50 PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC GUN LAKE PROPERTY LLC 0702800716 1637001100 $2662.16 PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC GURNSEY LAND COMPANY 1100901700 0716012200 $472.03 PUMMILL, JAMES D H & B INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC 0701700315 PUMMILL, MELLISSA J 0701700315 0502607000 $470.98 QUICK CASH REALTY LLC HARVATH, DAVID 0300300840 0701300200 $4187.82 QUILLAN, CHARLES R HARVATH, TERRY 1507502200 0701300200 $4187.82 REED (ESTATE), ARCHIE J HARVILLE, DORIS 0915001600 1101703210 $1287.01 RE TANA, EDUARDO HARVILLE, ELIZABETH 0513061900 1101703210 $1287.01 RETANA, KIMBERLY HARVILLE, LESLIE ANN 0513061900 1101703210 $1287.01 REYNOLDS, GEROLD HASTINGS BODY SHOP 0903101200 5501000300 $3923.07 REYNOLDS, JUDITH HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC 0903101200 RICHARDS, ERIC M 0306504600 0513061900 $899.04 RICHARDS, LARRY 0306504600 HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN FA 5522003500 $3816.55 RICHARDS, MARY HAVENS, GAIL 0306504600 1401103400 $1410.40 RICHARDS, MRS ERIC M HENDERSON, GREGG 0306504600 1109503300 $3805.71 RNJ REAL ESTATE LLC 0307005600 HE^^ T^I TiJjt dBPBE^<T YSriJ IO o: HERBSTREITH, SHIRLEY ROOK, ESTES HINMAN, JERE 1401103400 0711001500 $6524.91 ROOT, VICKIE HOLTON, LOU ANN 0103301000 0403031400 $1004.28 ROSENBERG, TOMMY HOLTON, LOU ANN 5500139400 0403037510000 $2445.22 RUBLE, FRED L II HOLTON, LOU ANN 1201100303 0403037520000 $1033.83 RUSSELL, WILLIAM 0307005600 HOWARD, SUE 5212002000 $4158.10 RUTHRUFF, ALLEN 0703000450 HUGHES, MRS RANDY 5217000700 $3397.29 RUTHRUFF, ALLEN W 0703000550 HUGHES, RANDY 5217000700 $3397.29 RUTHRUFF, FAY 0703000450 HULSEBOS, DANIELLE 5211000800 $2022.71 RUTHRUFF, FAY 0703000550 IN & OUT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC RUTHRUFF, FAYETTA 0703000450 0301600301 $1493.54 SIDDIQUI, MRS SHAHID 1625000200 INDIANA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SIDDIQUI, SHAHID 1625000200 1101703210 $1287.01 SIMMONS, DIANE 0702100850 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 0301901800 $4834.93 SIMMONS, LINDA R 0103200300 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 0803103000 $3680.20 SIMMONS, VERL C 0702100850 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 1102600206 $827.70 SNYDER, KRIS 0200722630 INTERVALE MORTGAGE CORP 1000108000 $1559.18 SNYDER, TOM 0200722630 IVENS, SARA 0711001500 $6524.91 SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ASSET MGMT JTkMES, CHARLES 5214007902 $1526.09 0702800716 JAMES, DARLA 0711001500 $6524.91 SPIES, SYLVIA J 0101601610 JEANETTE, ANDREA 0703300200 $1608.89 SPIES, WILLIAM T 0101601610 JOHNSON, JESSICA 1100100202 $1506.78 STARKS, CAROLYN J 0723003300 JOHNSON, LUKE 1100100202 $1506.78 STEFFEY, EVA M 0906002000 JOHNSTON, JEFFERY W 0100200520 $920.01 STEFFEY, WAYNE 0906002000 JONES, BRETT 0901200100 $1172.58 STEVENS (ESTATE), RUTH G 0915001600 JONES, ELIZABETH 0901200100 $1172.58 STEVENS, RUTH G 0915001600 JOUSMA, DAYNA M 0802800500 $7233.06 STEVENS, VERLYN F 0915001600 JOUSMA, JOHN O 5501000300 $3923.07 STOLZ, CHRISTIE 4320900800 JOUSMA, JOYCE 5501000300 $3923.07 STOLZ, RYAN 4320900800 KAISER, DAVID 0403031400 $1004.28 STOWELL, MRS RUSSELL E 5111011700 KAISER, DAVID 0403037510000 $2445.22 STOWELL, SUE ANN 5111011700 KAISER, DAVID 0403037520000 $1033.83 SUITER, JUSTIN 0301901800 KAISER, MARK 0403031400 $1004.28 TANNIS, SHANNA 5500116200 KAISER, MARK 0403037510000 $2445.22 TAYLOR, DAVID 5211000800 KAISER, MARK 0403037520000 $1033.83 TCF NATIONAL BANK 0200730300 KEENER, ROXANNE 0906001800 $1187.03 TERPSTRA, ALEXIS 0703000550 KEENER, STEVEN 0906001800 $1187.03 TERPSTRA, BRETT 0703000550 KENNEY, TAYLOR R 0100901020 $1984.43 THE BANK OF HOLLAND 1637001100 1000108000 KIENUTSKE, ELIZABETH M $1559.18 THE BANK NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, 0700441400 $502.38 KNUPPENBURG, TED 0703000450 KOPF, DUSTIN M 5522000900 $1216.14 THOMAS, BREAHONA 0103301600 0731013300 $1012.97 KRUMP, NICK THOMAS, BRITTANY 0103301600 5509502000 $2114.68 KUEMPEL FAMILY TRUST THOMAS, BRITTNAY LYN 0103301600 5509502000 $2114.68 KUEMPEL, FLORENCE THOMAS, TRENTON 0103301600 5509502000 $2114.68 KUEMPEL, KENNETH O 0601200800 THOMPSON, LINDA 5509502000 $2114.68 KUEMPEL, MRS DAVID L thornapple credit union 5522000900 5509502000 $2114.68 KUEMPEL, MRS KENNETH O JR THORP, CATHERINE S 0103500400 1608005800 $2942.15 KUGEL, PRISCILLA R TIBBLE, CATHLEEN 0401336900 1608005800 $2942.15 KUGEL, RICHARD L TIBBLE, CATHLEEN 0401441300 $498.77 1201100303 LAKE HILL ENTERPRISES LLC 0401448600 TIBBLE, CATHLEEN 5503501500 $2001.64 LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION time INVESTMENT COMPANY INC 1101701200 5500116200 $2231.70 TOMCZYK (TRUST), CHRISTOPHER A LANCASTER, DARLENE 5500116200 $2231.70 SEAN 0625002900 $2521.11 5521500200 TROMP, TIMOTHY L 5214007902 LANDON, KRISTINA $667.17 1101200110 turner. JASON H 5509502000 LANE, WILLITkM 1102600206 $827.70 0716004300 VANHOUTEN, JULIA L LANTIS, LARRY J $945.05 1301601620 1401103400 VANN, CHERYL LATHROP, JUDITH $945.05 1301601620 VERNON J CURTIS & SHIRLEY L CURTIS TRUST LATHROP, THEODORE 0300401625 $3946.45 5217000800 LEBECK, BRIAN 0300401625 $3946.45 0300101400 VICKERY, DANIEL LEBECK, KATIE M $3632.63 0702004400 5217000800 WALKER, CATHY lee, MAXINE RUTH 5217000800 WALKER, DONALD LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC 0304500700 $34036.80 5217000800 WALKER, DONALD GENE JR $2941.56 0613002500 5217000800 WALKER, LORETTA LEON, I NETA $468.39 0301001000 0301901800 WARN^R-PALMER, KRISTEN LEONARD (ESTATE) ,(i,THOMAS G $2062.96 0301100900 0401412700 WILLETT, KEVIN LEONARD (ESTATE), THOMAS G $468.39 0301001000 0401412700 WILLETT, MELISSA NANCY J LEONARD, $2062.96 0301100900 0702004400 WILLETT, ROBERT EUGENE NANCY J LEONARD, $468.39 0301001000 0103200300 WIRSING, MARGARET A THOMAS G LEONARD, 41 X X X k ' * ’» VvcAk «.i z s > “ A .V 't, * X X *• X X X V V ?l ‘t X % «' •M ‘5 A X y s < A * K \ 'O X V Ci w * s “it xS x % K Ct • K 'S\ K.V lx XX s V \ >X * K ’U ?io it K. i s. 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FHMC; a z a ‘h JAillKS ’*•^1 s; MSIKSS . f «« ra HASTINGS V 3 AVE, HASTINGS A ft? i ' HASTINGS ^CT 9 « f " ^’SiaN X w A ♦ < • HASTINGS «•« A AV V J ', HASTINGS r J I r r 3 a '■r/[ [IN, OVA 4 I * A -• r *• t < HASTINGS AV r 3 - HASTINGS f V* S:, iiASTliiCS I I «»« k w*Z HASTINGS 4 Brett Bremer and the bench is involved,” Hogoboom said. . Sports Editor Stopher finished with a game-high 19 After 32 minUtes the Panthers felt some points. Hugo Martino had 12 points for urgency and gained a little enthusiasm. Delton Kellogg and guards Howland and It made for a fantastic finish for the Delton Keegan Hill finished with four points apiece. Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team Mon­ “We had been trying to iso Stopher on the day at Delton Kellogg High School as the block the whole game really,” Hogoboom Panthers took a 49-45 overtime win over said. “We have a few set plays to do that, and visiting Calhoun Christian. we didn t run them all the way through. We ■Hie Delton Kellogg boys had a 19-point didn’t execute those opportunities until that lead at 34-1S three minutes into the second first possession of the overtime. He had that half, but eventually needed to come -from big bucket and a late one at the end of the behind to force overtime with the Cougars. fourth quarter that tied it at 45. He had backSenior center Chad Stopher blocked a Cou­ to-back buckets on that kind of iso look we’re gar shot and then ran the floor to score a talking about. quick bucket in the post at the other end “I think our guys, because we’re trying to before the overtime period was even 25 sec­ play faster and we’re not restraining them onds old. from shooting more threes than we typically A steal and lay-up by senior guard Torren do, we have to find a way to balance that with Mapes had the DK lead quickly to four points still an element of the right guy taking the and then an offensive put-back by Tyler How­ right shot at the right time. We had a series in land bumped the DK lead to six. Stopher scored the third quarter of about six possessions one more time as the Panthers outscored the where five of them were three-pointers early Cougars 8-0 in the extra four minutes. in the offense.” We rvc have mvc been uccu talking uiiKing about aooui it II in in practice. practice. coach Hogoboom said he also thought Coach It IS an ongoing issue of trying to generate there were a few times where his guys passed some energy and emotion with their voice,” the ball away from the basket when he’d have Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogoboom. liked to see them go up with it there at the rim. “They like each other, but they’re quiet.” Calhoun Christian was led offensively by They were anything but quite in the extra senior Micah Reed who had 23 points. period, with hands clapping on the bench, in Seniors Camden Smith and Van Thang added the stands and on the floor. nine points each. “We said, did you feel how different that The excitement on the DK bench started was just with the crowd getting involved and brewing as Stopher got that first blocked shot your coaches are screaming and whistling of overtime and the Panthers’ cheers from there quickly spread to the small student sec­ tion directly across the gym. Delton Kellogg needed some kind of a spark after having a dominant early perfor­ mance melt away. The Cougars led 4-2 in the opening minutes, but DK closed the first quarter on a 15-3 run with Martino and teammate Blake Lillibridge both attacking to get a couple good looks in the paint. The Panther lead w^ 32-15 at the half and a bucket by Martino accounted foT the only points in the first three minutes of the second half for either team. An 8-0 spurt capped by a three-point play from Reed and a three-pointer from Thang gave the Cougars some life. Reed hit a three and the Cougars knocked down a few free throws and went into the fourth quarter down just 38-32. Delton Kellogg struggled shooting the ball throughout the second half, and had an especially tough time behind the three-point arc on the night. I think they always play hard,” Hogoboom said of the Cougars. “They have good quickness. Today they kind of hurt us on the inside of our little trap. We were extending a ts 44 HASTINGS V k NASff^jpp * J^TN to A I ■ T» ** 9 to A DK regains form in OT to defeat Cougars JjASSVlUf I* J w • • . CT LJ 5 t -*■» • b Ate Deltons'3me Kellogg's win Hugo (35) gets therT? defense fired PaX , Martino hP rZSn 9"^^^ Stephen Andren during the Panthers overtime win over the Cougars at Delton Kellogg High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) , R£”r5>.1^ 4 ♦tor X «to to * fl > I J*•ri tw 03] X **CT ar « * « s -'.’as to fl CT ri . * ■riA A I* L 3 b *«* r <r SI, b V •a Si 4t yi ftl FR£ Ab > ■I I. F'''i.^!C ft ♦to. A b 1I « •« to V ’’■AW V? Aw V A" I X) * * Jte ?F ,4 b iI w t * s kf * V ri ri A J * 4 > •Jl f V t -t J I b r < hS ■to! I M .Tl> -X ) X b -Mi < y Xi X « e M S ♦ft. b K •**b 1 V 'S.? 'to A * W V'v ■•'jy to' * to to o ■to, , * J. < 5 * /WA* < R *r e* « I f 0 I to to < 1 ST,J* *< V J >> b I T < J < 4 4 ri •c 'K 1 s b.ri w 1 * b I m T ' bs. X Wy 1 > V I *to % b -V--* MB” « .• > 5>f • I to * w ^-4 ^5, T'*' Cm'? X 'On 7?i«i <to * %S ■b w ■ S s « I ■ht 9 to to to h .*.X ** I !■"> . , I 9*. *B-e. Mi'? ' —■to to » 5' 'to f A r 'v "Oft " '4 \ <( —J % X I S Im. S * s b Ih s* x' b s to • X % to I \ .s to b s Ift' K K \S b «* little further than we might normally, and they did a good job of running cutters through the middle and getting some easy buckets and also leading to some fouls on us. 22 fouls. We can’t do that.” See DK REGAINS, page 10 F I fe r- 4r* L« IT ----- R J fl ' - •ri -va. fl. 1 •* b •l ***• r •' — Delton Kellogg's Johannah Houtkooper snags a rebound av^ray from Caihoun Christian's Jayna Schwartz during the opening quarter of the Cougars' overtime win at Delton Kellogg High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cougars take first lead in OT, best DK girls Brett Bremer Sports Editor It couldn’t have been a much better start for the Panthers. The conclusion could have been better. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team held a 17-1 lead tw'o minutes into the second quarter, led by ten at the half, but saw Calhoun Christian rally to tie things at 29-29 late in the fourth quarter. The visiting Cougars scored the only three points of the overtime session to take a 32-29 non-conference win at Delton Kel­ logg High School Monday. Adelynn Stampfler had a good look at a quick open three for Delton Kellogg as the clock ticked down late in the over­ time, but it didn’t fall. Stampfler helped power the Panthers’ great start, attacking to hit a couple short jumpers in the opening minutes. She had a steal and a bucket for her fifth and sixth points of the first quarter as the DK girls took a 12-0 lead. “We learned some valuable lessons See COUGARS, page 10 ' 4/ r ft.** L V r. I 4 I 4 1 o f /. 1 s / 9 9 I 1 to •‘•‘ <■« . '>to •Mto' iZ •1- b ■t'X’ I 0 t LX ' ft k fl F|b i 1I ' ■-T ff ii^^KaaL.ifl J I «I b L* r •A«’^ D t' vy - r -.5 ri 1 • *1 *),r. •x««qiMa A 1 toi t. 11 * f ^ii r IM 1 • ■> ‘■■to, f . ■teto? I r 4 ir » -a uSfj Fl 4 V 4* 9 J I I i?* t & ill to -A t /fillip I toaa f a. 4 I c J ICT .11- -_L te<. Delton Kellogg guard guard Danielle Fields puts a shot up in the lane during the Panthers' non-conference loss to visiting Calhoun Christian Monday at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) t 4 tea* te •ter.z to Delton Kellogg guard Jaltn Lyons fires a pass ahead during her team's contest with visiting Calhoun Christian Monday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I < i Tt I » tetof.) i 1 y" P.I 9«. M- . 4. 1 I Correction: a f 1 . •R 4 /i A < i f $ •, J •R Delton Kello _ _ senior center Chad Stopher puts a shot up in a crowd of Cougars in the paint during the first half of the Panthers win over visiting Calhoun Christian Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) w 1 ' Delton Kellogg's Keegan Hill flips a shot up during his team s overtime win over visiting Calhoun Christian Monday at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hastings/Dellon Kellogg varsity boys’ swimming and diving team no longer goes by the moniker of the Barry County Barracudas as was described in the Jan. 18 Banner story on the HHS/DK boys’ win over Battle Creek Central at the CERC. There was another issue with the story. One of the team’s top returning leaders this winter, Donald “DJ” Kuck, is a junior. I* 1 4 I 1 -- - �I •s Si b > •* I Page 10 — Thursday, January 25. 2024 — The Hastings Banner F r r f Freshman guard settles in as Lions snap their losing streak Brett Bremer Sports Editor Freshman guard Teegan McDonald wig­ gled his way through the Comstock defense for a bucket that put the Maple Valley var­ sity boys* basketball team in front late at the home of the Colts Tuesday. Maple Valley dug out of a seven-point hole with four minutes to play to score a 58-55 win over the Comstock boys. The win moves the Lions to 5-7 overall this season and snaps a seven-game losing streak. The two teams were knotted at 28-28 at the half, but the Colts surged to lead 46-40 going into the fourth quarter. “Teegan is coming back from injury and I thought tonight was the first night where he looked comfortable out on the floor,” Lion head coach Ryan Nevins said. “He let the game come to him and did a really nice job of getting into the lane.” McDonald had a season-high 19 points to go with five blocks in the win. Senior guard Ayden Wilkes led the Lion attack with 23 points and had five rebounds. Wilkes had back-to-back buckets to get I the Lions’ late comeback started. A three-pointer by McDonald cu t the Colt lead from six to three as time ticked down and a Wilkes lay-up had the Lions within 53-52. Noah Musser chipped in six points for the Lions. “We have been focusing on really attack­ ing the rim and getting more paint touches, which we did a lot better tonight,” Nevins said. “We had been relying on the threepoint shot way too much lately. Getting 18 two-point baskets was a great improvement. “I thought we had everyone on the team contribute tonight. Everyone stayed engaged and we were able to fight back and get the win tonight.” Comstock falls to 3-8 with the loss. Maple Valley is currently 0-5 in the Big 8 Conference this season. The Lions go on the road to take on Concord in conference play Friday. The Concord boys are current­ ly atop the conference standings at 6-0 and are 8-4 overall. The Lions follow that up by playing host to Maple Valley Tuesday for a non-conference bailgame, Jan. 30. !• 4 3 F cr 1 life ’I .*s r. >1 1 J b J ■■ ■ r f I i.A ( ■Silf’Sw'tfc-'*’T 7iS 4 ** 1 4. . J k I ) w '■I V u c ^1 I. i A ^•1. .A' rd A *• k > X- V * VR .s.’— Ik" ' iii •w .. r V- t f,7 I •W I ?A f J fi *>' f Cl I * z4 /b» h 41 £^^^9 4 r r . J rfl I . •R J« ’ . Tri I L k« .-•’l 'JC 0 J •ri’ k > '.. :>(S w-s- Ebai- » .A? r •J d *« ■f 4. A The Saxons' Aiden Armstrong works to try and pin his Marshall foe during his team's win over the visiting RedHawks Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Hastings High School. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) < is * 1 F’ A « >'**«**«* At 286.5, Shelby 184.5, Whitehall 183, Delton Kellogg 163 and Mendon 159.5 in the top ten. Sports Editor Delton Kellogg got another look at South­ DK had a pair of fourth-place finishes. western Athletic Conference powerhouse Con­ Mendon Phillips was fourth at 150 pounds stantine at Saturday’s Hopkins Invitational. and AJ Lorenz was fourth at 106 pounds. The Falcons took the day's championship Thomapple Kellogg’s Jayce Curtis and with an overall score of455 points, finishing Christien Miller both scored runner-up finish­ well ahead of runner-up Otsego. The Bull­ es. Curtis had four pins to get to Ae 175dogs had 332.5 points at the 15-team tourna­ pound championship, including a pin of ment. teammate Adam Lozada. Dathan Smith from A pair of Delton Kellogg Panthers reached Constantine outscored Curtis 7-6 in ±e 175the championship finals. Gauge Stampfler took pound championship match. the 132-pound championship and Mitchell Miller in the 113-pound bracket had three Swift finished as the runner-up at 285 pounds. pins and a technical fall on his way to the Stampfler ran his record t o 32-1 with a 9-5 finals where he was bested by a point, 2-1, by win over Constantine’s Bear Geibe in the Hopkins’ Maximus Pigeon. 132-pound final. Stampfler started his day Lozada went on to a third-place finish at with three straight pins and then pulled out a 175 pounds for TK. - 6-3 victory over Hopkins’ Cooper Anderson Emma Gibson took a championship in the in the lead-up to the finals. girls’ 115-125-pound bracket for the TK team. Swift had three pins to get to the final She pinned Allegan’s Miya Carter in the before falling himself with 34 seconds left in championship match after scoring three pins the first period of the heavyweight final and a forfeit win on her way to that final. against Constantine’s Bennett VandenBerg. In girls’ brackets, TK also had Giovana Hopkins placed third in the day’s team Daher fourth at 130 pounds, Rylee Alberts standings with 329,5 points ahead of South second at 130 and Kayleigh Brown third in Haven 307, Wayland 302, Thomapple Kellogg the 140-150-pound competition. 0 1 t I 4s s DK and TK both put two in finals at Hopkins tourney e ■ » / . Lydia I*: Brett Bremer I Mr i.J a i I <» h Cl*l« #ri tmuiiMMM.- I - t 1 J t (b --I ) u f I. I **• I r%- k div?s1on celebrates his runner-up finish in the heavyweight from Constanti^^^^ Inyrtational in between champion Bennett VandenBerg ( ght) and South Haven s Xavion Harrington who was third. ' Hastings team wins four of five at Lake Fenton W♦ 10-'^ rt Valerie Slaughter Contributing IVriter The Hastings varsity wrestling team recorded a 4-1 day at the Lake Fenton Duals Saturday to finish second in a tough competition. The Saxons defeated Flint Powers Catholic in round one 75-6 before losing to Jefferson Monroe in the second round 43-29. Hastings closed out the day with three con­ secutive wins, outscoring Swan Valley 42-30, Lake Fenton 48-33 and Milford 53-25. Troy Hokanson, Jordan Humphrey, Colton Smith, Keegan Sutfin and Isaac Friddle were all 5-0 for the day for Hastings. Haiden Simmet won four matches and Quintin Schnere and Matthew Shults both won three matches. Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said, the team is doing really well right now. We are wrestling a lot of tough competitions and beating a lot of good teams. The team contin­ ues to work reaHy hard, and they are a tough crew to beat. “Heading into the end of the conference sea­ son our toughest matches will be the last two against Parma and Northwest. These two duals will be huge when it comes to winning the 1-8.” The Saxons continued their push towards another Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship by defeating both Marshall and Coldwater Hastings High School last Wednesday. The Saxons defeated Marshall 58-12 in the opening dual of the night. Hokanson picked up the first win of the match at 120 pounds with a pin in the third period. Colton Denton (132 pounds). Smith (138 pounds), Sutfin (144 pounds), Ben Furrow (157 pounds), Aiden Armstrong (165 pounds), Reese Ham­ mond (190 pounds) and Friddle (215 pounds) all followed with pins of their own. Simmet won his 150-pound match with a 17-2 technical fall and Shults (175 pounds) ^4 M • 1 t 7^- r I L * 1 fersa I * • Flannel hints & Solids A-’ : I'; T b If p 1*1Q b tl S^Minky 60" & 90 Cleaners Pick:u^^i;;i;:^ z OUEST1OH8: ASK US... Sci&u ^ia^ite4. 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am-530 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm I i-r 1 •A Boi ■•'^' tl® I k A ,■ 4 I .n t 33^ L * •«i * -A J* * • KS >* k ix> • *1 ► r 1 114! * f J 9 I4 'k ♦ J •*r< A hi^-“ I • • * liKlikke 4 b' - •• rc^ - .1 Vw'- rib 'p 9 « • F > k. A * A V ' <9 - - '■ ii.: vis * ‘ -t -•v 4 ri 1 V r J 4B Q ! «( iirfy t 1* 5a •A O-. & Dozen Sixons score in or J t 7 ’Jf. >>. c •* i '-Ci-?- ** at* ♦•V.tri*^.' -r- I / . ... r' n * J" I* I i > e "I I -EklIS ■ '* 5 r I <1 «: I ■H .1___ ri null II ~i------- brte '••r } I I - -w ■ * h;, * The Saxons' Haiden Simmet moves his opponent from Marshall onto his back during their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match at Hastings High School Wednesday, Jan. 17. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) won on a 16-0 technical fall. On the other side of the gym, Jackson Northwest defeated Coldwater 63-12. North­ west then defeated Marshall 69-12 in round two. Hastings also defeated Coldwater 60-23 in round two. Hokanson, Maverick Peake (126 pounds). Smith and Diego Coipel (285 pounds) each won on voids for the team. Denton, Sutfin, Simmet, Bailey Miller (165 pounds) and Shults all won on pins. •?v «««e^ •V V* - .X 'J Friddle was down 7-6 at the end of the second period before scoring a reversal and then earning the pin for the team. The Saxon varsity team now has a 24-3 overall record on the season and a 4-0 1-8 mark. The Saxons were scheduled to host Parma Western last night, Jan. 24. Hastings will face Kelloggsville Friday afternoon before varsity basketball games with Cold­ water, and then will head to the Forest Hills Northern duals Saturday. p- * “A •w. «• 1 J *S'> •r w 4 I f .fg" K I * 4k •u i b 9 I _ The Panthers had their highs and lows during the fi’na"l mfrufry'A'couple of'free • throws missed their mark, Summer Ritchie forced a five second call to get DK the ball back with 41 seconds to go, but the Panthers turned the ball over with 15 seconds to play in regulation - leading to that tying bucket by the Cougars. The Cougars took their first lead of the entire bailgame on a free throw by Bandeen that put her team up 30-29 a minute into over­ time. A pair of free throws by Sarah Belote accounted for the only other points in overtime with a half a minute remaining on the clock. Delton Kellogg’s Danielle Fields had a great look with a runner in the lane with a little over half a minute to go that would have put her team in front at the time, but it just missed its mark. And the Panthers couldn ’t have hoped for a much better chance to tie the game in the closing seconds than Stampfler’s final three-point try. Josie Williams led Delton Kellogg with 12 points on the night, but was on the sideline with an ice bag on an ankle for the final three period. The Panthers were also limited a little with Paytn Robinson fouling out. The Panthers had just five turnovers in the first half while building their lead, and then had 14 in the second half. That is the difference — 20 points with five turnovers and nine points with 14. Huge differ­ ence. So, we’ll continue to grow,” Mohn said. Stampfler finished the night with seven points. Jalin Lyons had four. Calhoun Christian was led by Bandeen’s 12 points. Ava Lueck and Belote had six each. The Cougars improved effort led to them upping their offensive rebound total. They had six in the first half and added 12 more in the second half. The DK girls were just 8-of-21 from the free throw line. It was the second win of the season for the cougars over the Pamhers. Calhoun Christian took a 26-19 win in Battle Creek back in December. The Delton Kellogg girls are now 1-7 overaU this season. They were bested 59-17 to visitmg Martin in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division bailgame in Delton last Friday. The Panthers are 0-4 in the conference. Lawton was supposed to host Delton Kellogg Tuesday for a SAC Central ball­ game but that was postponed due to weather. DK is back in action at home Friday <1 ^0^ R • I .7 » Stopher stymied the Cougar run momentarily in the middle of the fourth quarter. He had a couple buckets inside to keep his team’s lead at six as the clock ticked under four minutes. The Cougars eventually pulled in front on a pair of free throws by Smith with 1:12 to play and then Thang knocked down one of two at the line after a DK miss to move his team to a 45-43 lead with 38.7 seconds to play. A nice entry into the post by Howland put Stopher in position to score the tying bucket with 26.5 seconds to go in regula­ tion, and both teams had chances with the ball gel away in the final half minute. Coach Hogoboom was really pleased with the way his guys executed at both ends of the floor in the overtime. The DK boys are now 6-4 overall this season having won back-to-back ballgames. They knocked off the Martin Clippers 58-38 in Delton last Friday. The Panthers Tuesday night SAC clash with Schoolcraft was postponed. DK is home again Friday night hosting Galesburg-Augusta for Winterfest. Calhoun Christian is now 5-7 overall this season. DK moved its Southwestern Athletic Conference Central ^^entrai Division Division record record to “2 with its victory over the winless Clippers last week. Martino led the way with 16 points in ivdi al ur<rio» that win. Victor Gonzalez had 13 points and Stopher and Howland had ten each. DK did its best to shake off the rust from a week of snow days. The Panthers had one practice in a stretch of eight days leading into the bailgame. Not only were we out of shape, but we looked as though we were unfamiliar with the ball itself, Hogoboom said. “I am pretty pleased we worked our way t rough that. I am sure Martin, and every ody else, is in a similar situation. So, not surprised to be rusty, but it made tor s^ort ol an ugly game. The DK coach , . was happy to see Gonza*9'^olved in the scoring, a big guy ' a nice shot, he hit three three-pointers. 1> J I ? Beyond the double-digit scorers, Hogo­ boom was also pretty pleased with the enei^y Mapes brought to the floor defen­ sive^. It was as rare night he wasn’t in double figures scoring himself, but he was key to the Panthers’ trap, forcing turnovers and providing a spark. It was another night where foul trouble hurt the DK team a bit. Hogoboom was pleased with Stopher and Lillibridge being physical, but needs them to find a way to do it without committing fouls The DK coach said he was also pleased to see Martino on the attack throughout the night on the offensive end, e.xplodine towards the basket and throwing down a highlight reel dunk in traffic in the lane 0 Is « X T kJ Sir 8 <c- ’ Ct DK REGAINS, continued from page 9 J kT >♦ •• trawfccnj Lemonaid by MODA® «• New Cotton Collections ,>» T 4r A single free throw accounted for the only oftht A,!*’ten minutes ot the ballgame before Ally Bandeen knocked down a three-pointer to take the lid off the basket. Calhoun Christian whittled what had been a I6-point Delton Kellogg lead down to 20-10 at the half, and the Cougars were with­ in 24-20 going into the fourth quarter. The Panthers were held scoreless through the final five minutes of the third quarter and for nearly all of the first three minutes of the fourth before Stampfler hit the second of two free throws to give her team a 25-22 lead with 5:02 to play. Trading free throws at either end, DK led 29-24 with a minute and a half to go. The Cougars cut the DK lead to 29-27 with a minUte to go and then finally pulled even on a bucket by Bandeen with 11 seconds to go. PLAN YOUR NEXT (lUlLT; < Grads, Weddings, Showers, Birthdays & More * A* 00004/75, continued from page 9 toni^t, Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn said. “1 told the girls, sometimes those lessons are unbelievably painful. You have to show up for both halves. We had our best first half of the season, then we kind of limped through the third [quarter]. We still were in a good spot, then 1 thought credit to their kids they just started upping their stuff and started banging the boards. They switched back and ‘Orth from zone to man. I don’t think our kids handled that well. That will be another thing we have to work on and ulk about. ciatPjr^ you have to appre«ate the effort and less focus on the results. We re working on that. We’re young and we have got a lot of room for improvement I fought our kids got on the floor more today Am we have all season long, which I am rea^ pleased with. We have to make sure we take care of the ball when we oet it we get it thn,.„i. though.«” f r X 4 : <1 I -4 I I '^>*1 'K S ? �J $ £ nJ? 1 1 J / The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25. 2024 — Page li Going gets tough for TK ladies in conference play fi I' I I, * h t t I b on * 1 I I ■ H Brett Bremer Sports Editor The adversity has arrived. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team got off to a 7-0 start to the season, but has dropped four of six ball­ games since the start of the OK Gold Con­ ference season and is now 8-4 overall. Wayland took a 50-39 win over the Tro­ jans in Middleville Friday night, and the TK ladies weren’t able to bounce back against visiting Kenowa Hills Tuesday in a 45-27 defeat against the Knights. “There is a bit of a chip on our shoulder and that is a good thing," TK head coach Brandi James said after the loss to the Wildcats Friday. “We needed to take a cou­ ple losses I think to leam a little more. It’s okay. Practice is as little more intense and we’re kind of realizing we have more to work on. Wayland went on a 10-0 run in the final there minutes of the first quarter, a streak hindered only by a buzzer beater from TK sophomore guard Jordan Pranger that nudged her team back to within 17-10 at the start of the second. Things were never any closer than that. Wayland scored the first ten points of the second quarter, holding TK scoreless for another five minutes, and went into the half up 29-15. Three-pointers by junior guards Lydia Schilthroat and Emma Geukes pulled TK within 11 points of the Wildcats in the third quarter a couple of times, but that was as close as the Trojans would get. “That was a tough one,” James said. The difference is they knocked down their big shots and we didn’t, which is uncharacteristic for us,” James added. “Those are shots that we make eight out of ten of those normally, and we’re making one out of ten. It is a big difference.” Sophomore guard Tealy Cross led TK with nine points. Geukes finished with eight points, sophomore McKenna Hoebeke had six points and Pranger and junior Emma Dykhouse finished with four each. Wayland was led by 14 points from fresh­ man guard Marissa Ainsworth. Junior guard Izzy Johnson and sophomore guard Laney Wolf had nine points each and senior for- 5 -rt'PT-- F .'jb A f if. - < - I K >•* ■ 1 « 1* *0 * i .z 9 s * * L M iRujfl I ■ w I 4 *«*«^^*^ fr I k •i.*- PI V i;' » < f ,-4 ud f r<f / •/fj ■I 4^. <■u J -’’V 1 IV !■ I ri! p>** •i i At I I JI I * ) I A 4: »«f6 I H I I £ ,K''^ f V- I *) V I J k < ** ■| Tt ■ t. I “•-X , I X r Ai" I ♦ <',« yr f . ..■ I 4 t '.^7 w 4 I 2ii{L ’•I . I J r I X t * J t / ,. < 4 1 !< J A. 5*>- Xc’’ 14 I* <•* . Thornapple Kellogg guard Tealy Cross keeps a close eye on Wayland guard Marissa Ainsworth during the visiting Wildcats' win in Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ward Reese Coughlin finished with eight points. Both coaches had moments of frustration with their teams’ efforts on the glass at times. Wayland head coach Wes Hudson had his girls over at the bench early on as TK opened with a plethora of offensive rebounds. The Wildcats had flurry of their own mid­ way through that second quarter pulling down one missed jumper after another before knocking a last rebound off the Trojans out of bounds and then getting a Laker bucket on the ensuing inbounds play. The Wildcats hit seven threes in the bail­ game and were 11-of-19 at the free throw line. TK was just 4-of-10 at the line. James was pleased with the defensive effort against the Wildcats’ big junior guard Harmony Laker who finished with just four points. The Trojans extended their pressure a bit T / ] Thornapple Kellogg guard Lydia Schilthroat has her path to the basket threatened by Waylands Harmony Laker during the first half of their OK Gold Conference ball­ game in Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) as the fourth quarter began, but it didn’t change much on the scoreboard as the Wild­ cats mostly found their way through. “They’re a very good passing team and we have watched film on them and they have passed through defenses similar to ours, and they run defenses similar to ours,” James said. “So, I wanted to kind of switch it up and they did a good job of switching up our defense, and it was doing a good job for a while, but they knocked down shots and found rotational things, gaps in our defense, and they knocked down those shots where we didn't.” Wayland heads into the weekend 7-5 overall and 4-1 in the OK Gold Conference. Kenowa Hills moved to 8-3 overall and 3-2 with its win over the TK ladies in Mid­ dleville Tuesday. The Trojans will face a 10-2 Cedar Springs team on the road in the OK Gold Friday night, Jan. 26. victory over Quakers ■ ..r.,..,. SSD# <illV mW"''”’* 15<2 '! k’• \ ia^0® 1*1 >4’ line. S6t«' ss •• • * -'iC?/' 1$!^ *r tC' * . ft I* I wl* ff Saxon Kimber Fenstemaker (11) drives into the lane past Lansing Eastern Quaker Leah Palacios (20) during the second half of their non-conference matchup in Hastings Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) a I .yofii . .i?i8n . .. .............................. r I I '.I- h 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior forward Rachael Hewitt made enough free throws in the first quarter to match Lansing Eastern’s whole point total in the period. She had three field goals too making it 13 points in the first eight minutes of the bail­ game, and that was as many points as the Quakers would score in the first half at Hast­ ings High School Tuesday. Hewitt went on to finish with 20 points and Hastings had 12 of the 15 girls on its roster overall score in the contest as the Saxons took a 49-35 non-conference win over the Quakers. Hewitt was 7-of-8 in the opening quarter at the free throw line and finished the ballgame lO-of-12 overall. Head coach Chase Youngs was really pleased with her performance at the free throw line, something she has really been working on. The only thing that could really slow Hewitt down on the night was some foul trouble, but the Saxons more than made up for her absence. Junior forward Victoria Tack hit a pair of three-pointers in the second half and finished the night with eight points. Sophomore for­ ward Olivia Friddle had four points. As a team the Saxons were 12-of-l4 at the free throw line at the half. The Saxons were not shooting well from behind the three-point line and started attacking the basket, which got them to the free throw line. We were consistent on the press,” Youngs said of his team’s defense. “We just ran a straight man press and turned them over some. Thal is a team that is struggling as well.” The Hastings lead was up to 40-17 entering the fourth quarter and Youngs got his bench extended minutes. Coach Youngs was pleased with junior Zoey Watson handling the Quakers’ pressure, with junior Isabel Gee being physical in the paint and Tack’s shooting success in the sec­ ond half. Friddle was strong drawing the attention of the Quakers’ defenders when Hewitt was forced to the sideline. Hastings/Delton swim team tops Allegan at league quad The Hastings/Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ swimming and diving team had the third most points in a Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference quad hosted by the McDill Aquatic Center in Bat- I ■ J! f H• r 1»* »* A .» 7 li’’?*?'; tie Creek Thursday. Sturgis came out on top in the day s stand­ ings with an overall score of 65.9 points. Harper Creek had 63.1 points ahead of Hast­ ings/DK 43.1 and Allegan 30.5. t r4 w ^3$ r^i u * 4 A f n I Fnj&Ras doftul-^sficaidit sr si c: a PS JwsDB 5affii;ffHxibefoiisRiR'di 2 pWT*^ liffl eamng the pin for the m lie iaxoD varsii)' — >L<esr «fci8«eMM3Wii^ on the seasoD ad 1W i Hie Saxons *KScfiflfaW I k tou fteaera last nigbi M Si? viB See KelJoggsvilk Frito' s p < # .1 ^.JU- •^4 *■ I i r S* k I «r. < > I I .7 4 * wi s IP. ft,- J T ?, '4 / I • ! . I ' • 1 •l 2:32 i. & f L r VM itas teresz,^.;;. =^t»teSai^) 4 ■ I* - r• ■.< fS5£rt Affetic CcT^fefice nalcf) a( Hastinc HiJi iisls ^aturils)'' ^mi A* , t i27< w Srr€( w cpienf b Malta M a .ar A /•I I ’^1 r, » Kl Z i I s ' ** <• ff5 XTj .4 I I Mat tos *» • Riley Shults dominated the distance races for the Hastings/DK team with a winning time of 5 minutes 29.40 seconds in the 200yard freestyle and a winning time of 2:01.37 in the 200-yard freestyle. The Hastings/DK team also took a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay with the team of Shults, Heath Hays, DJ Kuck and Colton Baker finishing the race in 4:06.30. Caleb Kramer was third in the diving com- petition with a score of 95.75 points. Kuck had a third-place time of 1:05.76 in the 100-yard butterfiy and Hays had an out­ standing performance in the the 100-yard breaststroke with a runner-up time of 1:13.10. The DK/Hastings team is scheduled to host Marshall for a conference dual Tuesday at the CERC in Hastings and will head to the Otta­ wa Hills Invitational a week from Saturday, on Feb. 3. “We have only had three home games this year,” Youngs said. “It was nice to get a home win. It was nice to get one of those at home and I think eight of our next ten are at home before districts. We end up with a good run of home games.” That run starts with a tough Interstate-8 Athletic Conference battle Friday night against Coldwater. The Cardinals are 11-2 overall and 4-2 in the 1-8 so far this season. Hastings will play host to Lakewood Monday. The Saxons go into that ballgame with a 1-4 Interstate-8 mark. They fell 54-28 in a conference bailgame against Marshall in Albi­ on last Friday. Hewitt had 13 in that loss and Youngs was pleased with Friddle’s physical play agin. He said senior forward Kimber Fenstemaker had her best game of the season. She recorded a couple blocks and played well defensively overall. Offensively, Youngs was happy to see his girls only turn the ball over a handful of times in the first half against Marshall’s pressure. “We did a lot of good things. As it is all year, we have a hard time putting the ball in the hoop for a number of reasons. We get open looks and for whatever reason we weren't hitting them,” Youngs added. Addie Waito had 18 points to lead the RedHawks. Youngs said she just might be the top player in the 1-8 overall. The RedHawks also got 14 points from Brooke Carden and 12 from Emily Dingee. Marshall moved to 5-5 overall and 4-1 in the conference with the win. -t W1 • rJ •u « L : ».V' urns c #** I 11 A u a V lb ■ f!' ^BW^'r-4* V. 1^ •i -4 * Hastings sophomore Olivia Friddle ele­ vates in the paint over Quakers' senior Kaleigh Pfeifer (34) as her Saxon team­ mate Victoria Tack (21) looks on Tuesday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) City of Hastings 211522 EARLY VOTING INFORMATION CORRECTION The City of Hastings recently mailed out postcards with information per­ taining to early voting as part of the February 27,2024 Presidential Primary election. Incorrect information was provided on the postcard for the ad­ dress of the early voting site location and contact phone number tor ques­ tions regarding early voting. The correct address of the early voting site is: Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center 520 W. South Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 The correct phone number to call for any questions is (269) 945-2468. Early voting dates are Saturday, February 17th - Sunday, February 25th, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily at the Hastings Community Educa­ tion and Recreation Center. New postcards will be mailed out to all house­ holds with registered voters as soon as possible. Christopher R. Bever City Clerk I t .w J i * f I b I I �* i' T ■ z I Thureday, January 25. 2024 - The Hastings Banner Page 12 I EEG AL NOTICES I" •*5 f * T* Financial FOCUS V. >?• Notice of Foreclosure by . Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under ’ Notice of ForeclOeure by Advertieoment Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised 1961 PA 236. 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Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not Date of Mortgage: August 27,2019 Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Mortgage individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Date of Mortgage Recording: September 3.2019 Corporation Amount claimed due on date of notice: $200,937.07 Acqulsftlon Trust Date of Mortgage: May 2.2017 Date of Mortgage; August 6,2005 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated Date of Mortgage Recording: May 16,2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10,2005 In Village of Middlevilte, Barry County, Michigan, and Amount claimed due on dale of notice; $5a0l 7.73 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $116,141.80 Description of the mortgaged premises; Srtuated described as; Lot 106, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated the plat thereof as recorded In Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, in Charter Township of Rutland. In Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, Michigan, and described as: Lot 1 of MALCOLM S Berry County Records. and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE ACRES according to the plat thereof recorded in Common street address (if any): 601 View Pointe Or. WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH. Middleville, Ml 49333-9367 Liber 5 of Plats, page 8 RANGE 7 WEST. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2681 W Airport COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real properly Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058-9775 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH. 220 FEET is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in ALONG SAID WEST UNE; THENCE EAST. 231 600.3240(16). accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. If the subject FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter real property Is used for agricultural purposes as SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to defined by MCL 600.3240(16). MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible 30: THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO to the person who buys the property at the mortgage Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held the property during the redemption period. OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR responsible lo the person who buys the property at Attention homeowner: If you are a military service DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage member on active duty, if your period of active duty has OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. holder for damaging the property during the concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been Common street address (If any): 3200 Durkee Rd, redemption period. ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 Attention homeowner; If you are a military service party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number The redemption period shall be 6 months from the member on active duty, rf your period of active duty stated in this notice. date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have This notice is from a debt collector. accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real been ordered to active duty, please contact the Date of notice: Janua^ 11,2024 property is used for agricultural purposes as defined attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at Trott Law, P.C. by MCL 600.3240(16). the telephone number stated in this notice. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under This notice is from a debt collector. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, (248) 642-2515 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Date of notice; January 25,2024 1519199 (01-11)(02-01) responsible to the person who buys the property at the 210886 Trott Law, P.C. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 for damaging the property during the redemption STATE OF MICHIGAN Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 peri"* (248) 642-2515 COUNTY OF BARRY Attention homeowner: If you are a military service NOTICE TO CREDITORS member on active duty, if your period of active duty has 1520421 Decedent’s Trust concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been (01-25)(02-15) 211423 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for In the Matter of Jane E. Robertson Trust. the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone Date of Birth: 08/08/1950. number stated in this notice. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF This notice is from a debt collector. TO ALL CREDITORS: BARRY COUNTY Date of notice; January 25, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Trott Law, P.C. Jane E. Robertson, died 12/08/2023 leaving Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 the above Trust in full force and effect. the following; Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 Creditors of the decedent or against the (248) 642-2515 Case Number V-4-2024 - Lori Ryland (AppliTrust are notified that all claims against the 1520624 (01-25)(02-15) 211458 cant/Property Owner) decedent or trust will be forever barred unless Location: 14443 Frances St, Battle Creek Mi presented to Walter J. Robertson and Travis 49017 Section 30 Johnstown Township J. Turnes, Trustee, within 4 months after the Purpose: Request a variance to construct an 18 • X42 tame (Recreational Lake) zoning district Case Number V-5-2024 David Borowicz & Sandra J Kulak (ApplicanVProperty Owner) Location: 12559 Blue Lagoon Rd., Shelbyville Ml 49344 Section 6 Orangeville Township Purpose: Request a variance to construct a 55 X 43 home and attached garage with side yard set­ backs of 5.6 ft and 5.7 ft (the minimum is 6 ft) in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE:February 12,2024. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals mernbers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to th© address ksled below, faxed to (269) 948-4820. or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barTvcQuntv-org The variance application is available for public Date: 01/18/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee, 150 W. Court Street, Ste. A Hastings, Mi 49058 269-945-1921 Walter J. Robertson & Travis J. Turnes c/o Rhoades McKee, 150 W. Court Street Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 211455 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2023-029679-DE William Michael Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Jon Tyizynski, Dececent. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Jon Tyizynski, died August 19.2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sasha Kemp, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Planning Department, ^0 W^t State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for ftjrther information The County of Barry will provide wi« proviae necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the ^anng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials meeting, to disabilities at the meeting/hearing ®®"y- individuals with upo,. u n ten (10) i^ividuais Uh Date: January 18, 2024 ®®'^ce8 should wntart the County of Barry by writing or calling the WeTX SJ"®®' u"^' Administrato^220 Thav, Ryke and Associates Jordan Smith P87095 24725 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 110 Southfield, Michigan 48034 (248) 945-1111 Sasha Kemp 430 Springbrook Drive SW New Philadelphia. Ohio 44663 (330) 340-3198 Michigan 49058, (269) Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk 211469 211422 * STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024*29709-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Mi 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Jane E. Robertson. Date of birth: 09/08/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Jane E. Robertson, died 12/08/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Walter J. Robertson and Travis J. Turnes, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 01/18/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee. 150 W. Court Street. Ste. A Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Walter J. Robertson & Travis J. Turnes c/o Rhoades McKee. 150 W. Court Street Ste A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 211456 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the Matter of Ronald L. Tyrrell Revocable Living Trust. Trust dated July 13. 2013 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ronald L. Tyrrell, born November 22. 1947. who lived at 1700 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, Michigan died December 19,2023 leaving a certain trust under th© name of Ronald L. Tyrrell Revocable Living Trust, ^d dated July 9, 2013. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Jeffrey L. Tyrell was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of th© trust ar© not! led mat all claims against th© decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless *" Barnier CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Htisinew Service'^ metal roofing SALE! Quality affordable roofing installation! Licensed and Insured! Financing and references available. Free estimates. Amish craftsmanship 269-888-5050. P' all HARD- Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. In­ sured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging (269)818-7793. 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In any case, if you haven’t invested in Treasury securities, you’ll want to know the basics. First of all, when you purchase a Treasury security, you’re lending money to the federal government for a specific period of time. Here are your purchase options: • Treasury bill - Typically matures in four, 13 or 26 weeks, although some have maturities of up to a year. • Treasury note Matures between one and 10 years. • Treasury bond - Typically matures in 10 to 30 years. When you buy Treasury notes or bonds, you receive semiannual interest payments, but when you purchase a Treasury bill — a T-bill — you generally buy it a discount. and when the bill matures, you receive its face value. So, for instance, you might pay $4,700 for a 13-week T-bill and get $5,000 back at the end of the three months. When investing in Treasury securities, you’ll want to keep these features in mind: • Price fluctuation ~ While your interest payments will always remain the same, the market value of your Treasury security can change. So, you might not get face value for a Treasury bond if you sell it before it matures, particularly if market interest rates are higher than the rate you’ve been receiving. Because longer-term bonds have more payments left to make than shorter-term ones, they are more sensitive to interest rate changes and market price fluctuations. • Taxes - Interest income from Treasury securities is subject to federal income tax but exempt from state and local taxes. In addition to the traditional Treasury bonds, bills and notes, another option is available: Treasury Inflation-Protected Unlike Securities (TIPS). other Treasury securities, in which the principal is fixed, the principal of a TIPS can move up or down, based on movements in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Once your TIPS matures, if the principal is higher than the original amount, you’ll get the increased amount: if the principal is equal to or less than the original amount, you’ll get the original amount. TIPS pay a fixed interest rate semiannually until maturity, but because interest is paid on the adjusted principal, the amount of your interest payments can vary. As with other Treasury securities, you can hold a TIPS until maturity or sell it before it matures. Don’t let scary or gloomy predictions discourage you from considering Treasuries — they remain a good option as part of the fixed-income portion of your investment portfolio. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC LHS grapplers split pair at Grand Ledger JA 3 liw? I ri 4k .fl" < a fV I I r w I I i I st •r- 1 Lt gJiSBSX- J’ IS t . an -ik MB ©kA..\ & A *iWn 'ifflsnlita&ss' Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood had one lopsided victory and one dual that did not go its way at the Capital Area Activities Conference Quad hosted by Grand Ledge Wednesday evening, Jan. 17. The Vikings took a 66-9 win over Lansing Sexton, a CAAC-White Division foe, while falling 58-11 to Grand Ledge. Lake wood won the first three bouts by fall in the dual with the J-Dubbs, getting pins from Eric Bartlett at 113 pounds, Kade Boucher at 120 and Vincent Stamm at 126. Mason Livermore extended the early Lake­ wood lead to 21-0 with a 6-4 win over Sex­ ton’s Gilmo Nedziwe in the 132-pound bout. The Viking team also got pins from Jona­ than Krebs at 144 pounds, Vincent Risk at 165, Owen Prowdley at 175, Carter Stewart at 190, Jaden Manhart at 215 and Slayden Luna at 285 pounds. The Viking team also picked up points thanks to a 7-2 win by Lydon Rogers over Juan Cuero in the 157-pound bout. Chris Webb got a forfeit win for the Vikings at 150 pounds. Middle wei^ts won the points for the Vikings in their loss to Grand Ledge. Krebs won a 15-0 technical fall against Jack Bull at 144 pounds. Bryson Boucher took a 6-5 win in his dual against the Comets’ Timothy Hubert in the 138-pound match. At 157 pounds, Rogers scored a 4-2 win over the Comets’ Connor Pitchford. The Comets won each of the five heaviest weight classes by pin, getting eight pins over­ all in the dual. Lakewood was back in action at Lowell’s Gary Rivers Memorial Duals Saturday and went 0-3 in a trio of tough duals. The host Red Arrows defeated the Vikings 74-0 to start the day. In the consolation bracket the Vikings fell 55-17 to Hamilton and 41-36 to Plainwell. Stamm and Krebs were both 2-1 in their three bouts for the Vikings on the day. <> :t» miM* ?? si i ItaBB IB-IjI 1 ♦ 9 «a:MH 1^* ’.’m 9 r ,XZSB1^^£^ISR( I'i *> «(>' »« JiiM iMWn M »• 9^9 1 ioi^ Sc MbM At 7*^ w*«i Mi ?32Bi ad *W..« B 9 > * » t9 ■»lv *.A •I—r • -we V# A » »!•! J-.’ in Hsitp ^aiias 55 S'.***- 'U i* Q *• ? t •c l5’<H » iL!i * •* Lions win a few matches at Big 8 Quad in Union City ■» • * «. « .'‘WanZr.* Brett Bremer Sports Editor Illness and injuries have shrunk the line­ up, which was already a bit short-handed, for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team, but the Lions are still battling. The Lions were bested in two Big 8 Con­ ference duals to fall to 0-3 in the conference at Union City Wednesday. Springport took a 60-9 win over the Lions, and Union City bested the Maple Valley team 78-4. Lion sophomore Jackson Burpee improved to 22-1 overall and 3-0 in the Big 8 with a pair of wins Wednesday. He took a 15-7 major decision against Union City’s William Thompson at 190 pounds in that dual. That was the Lions’ lone win in that dual. Burpee look a 4-2 win in the 190-pound match with Springport’s Brendan Barrett in that dual. Skyler Cook followed up Burpee’s win by scoring a 4-2 overtime win over the Spartans’ William Tieman in the 215-pound bout. Cook managed an escape from the bottom position to tie the match in the final overtime period and then earned a take down that clinched the win. The two grapplers went into overtime tied 1 -1 having both earned a single escape through the first three periods. They ...vj went through uuuugn aa scoreless scoreless one-minute sudden victory overtime period. Tieman start- ed on the bottom and earned an escape to take a 2-1 lead in the next stanza before beine overtaken by Cook in what would be the last period of overtime. Lion head coach vu«,u Tony lony Wawiemia wawiemia said Cook and Burpee have been doing hard against each other in the practice room, and that Cook is absorbing quite a bit of knowl­ edge from Burpee. The Lion coach has also seen Long and fellow heavyweight Jayden Kikendall. both sophomores, gaining a lot from going against each other in practice. The Lions won three of the five contested weight classes in the dual with Springport. Dakota Osenbaugh picked up his second ,„a sccona conference win with a 4-0 decision at 144 pounds against Jacob Kubiak. Springport took eight weight classes by forfeit and won two weight classes by pin “Overall, I was pretty happy with the way we wrestled,”Wawiemia said, especially in the match with Springport. The Lions took part in the Shawn Cockrell tournament hosted by Quincy Saturday. Burpee won the 190-pound weight class with a perfect 3-0 day. Long was the only other Lion to get a win at the tournament. The Lions were scheduled to return to con­ ference action at a league quad hosted by Bronson last night, Jan. 24. t > <• - ifSll **?• 3 '' * •it 's' >< ''kJV'., i 7 1 X''S R’'», % S'fiS'’' SW-' *(t'> * W . 1 * »t * >5 s ! I M J J t ri 1 ri J * I k - Ik. fc �i r; 4^ » 4* * _ s Saxons roll some of their best scores yet f • V s I s Brett Bremer ( V Sports Editor V? 5 * rA S I t ? Cah,^ A* a. » Biotas ! ' > dO.i? .» Si*W *a'5T .«?< ss *« =5-* ‘ the second regular game for the HHS girls. “He said he was gripping and ripping for his second game,” Hastings varsity boys’, coach Vern Allerding said of Pennington. “He picked up his speed and put it together. 19 It worked for him. Pennington thought he needed to change something up after rolling a 137 in the open­ ing game. He decided to speed up his feet and body, which forces his arm to throw the ball a bit faster too. It clearly worked. He scored a strike in the opening frame of the second game, tallied an eight in the second frame and then fired off seven consecutive strikes heading into the tenth frame. Pennington said he has become a more consistent bowler this season, but there is still work to do in that regard. “I want to be better. I just want to be, I guess, this guy’s level,” Pennington said, motioning to teammate Miles Lipsey. “I want to be this kind of consistency.” Lipsey wasn’t too far behind in that sec­ ond game, rolling a 217. That followed a 183 in game one. Northwest already had a sizable lead at that point in the boys’ contest and went on to a 17-13 win. A 171 from Austin Henman got the Saxons’ their only point in the first regular game. They tallied two more in the second thanks to Pennington’s 243 and a 154 from Henman. The game of the afternoon was a 279 from the Mounties’ Bryce Thomas who followed that up with a 224. He took two points for Northwest, matched up against Lipsey, and teammates Thomas Dodson and Preston Weigman added two each too. The Mounties won the first boys’ regu­ lar game 934-782 and took the second 949-885. “We had some tough first games,” Alle­ rding said. “They had some good first games. They had some re^jy good games. They flaw ' bo’irted tftteffSOQ always games m that second single game.” The Saxons roared back on the score­ board by winning all ten Baker points. They outscored the Mounties 173-131 in the first Baker and then fired an impressive 241 in the second Baker game to top Northwest’s total of 149. Allerding said that was the Saxon boys’ highest Baker total of the season. “At the Battle of the Bakers [tourna­ ‘ ment] we did all right,” Pennington said. ' “We just improved on that from last year. We practice a lot more and have been I focusing on spares a lot more than last year. i I frames to throw [in a Baker ; I game], as long as you fill those two frames n c ^3:* ’ ?tt4 i«(s,*'fc‘*‘^ II ftiTpk.. Ml :Wkw »» :‘W » II «!nc ^s.( ‘.fl lf»«»^^*^!lfrk *5,*: S* asiie *!» ! f^ir at firsRd «» ^■fcEw acmite IMtai -ITO X ox lUDQ* Si aaaxKfgpsesijieCpi ’em;»y a* KC lih^alSp(«Kls. Middle isigbts woo a poins frk ~K'<szE3Xi^^<t:nrte l^pixffikBi^KiQBoudiaiiidi^iii ^_Ti'H\S>PnTsakBfcif fliiisdiialaga^ vaiSeai a 4 * n« VC i.Wrc’s • 0» ffict ID liie DS-H iissiffiW (Dwk, IbigK ml a M »« »-fC Cffits'CmMofi HifCoDffi"I®^3ci!oftlieJ.6'1 .r _____ J ,32-SaBZi5 :5 2' SRar^sae jUistbeiba^ I r e I . . • . •' - I >.4 A ! *** ® ’ • I Cm H c«* I .w.£ . C 2: ii Vgfg&i fdl 55-17» t- *s -a »ell 4 I tt iZ ;I S i.iajif! both 2-1 in W>J on the day. < S' a ' Rirffi ‘ jjg j^sjugh duals. Theixs julcliesai - I Ljons J; 11/* * 0 •I •R J* r?- <r **W : 3 9 ,9 * ** » ..M J- ■ I jf •■•J'- 9^ t / ,'IU it is up to the rest of your teammates.” The Hastings boys are now 0-2 in the I-8 this winter. The Hastings girls fall to l-l with their loss. The Mounties outscored the Hastings girls 27-3. Stoline took a team point with her 204 in I that second regular game and ally Herder won one too with a 187. Kaylin Schild won I one for the Saxons in the first regular game with a 125. Jayla Pruitt and Kaylyn Blair both won two points for the Mounties in the regular games and Casey John, Lacey Wenman and Serissa Meyers won one each. Pruitt had the high-game of the day for the Northwest girls at 211 to win her second point after a 188 in the opener. Wenman scored a 202 to get a point in the opener and then rolled a 175 which Herder beat out in game two. The Northwest girls took the two regular games 807-689 and 914-735. In the Bak­ ers, the Mounties won 191-141 and 141134. The Mounties struck out in that tenth frame of the second Baker game to take those four team points. Hastings girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said things just clicked for Stoline in that second game. The Hastings girls were 1-8 champs a year ago, but lost a lot of bowling experi­ ence to graduation last spring and the Sax­ ons are still working back towards where they would like to be. Rhodes said every­ one is still working on getting used to the Phantom 2 oil pattern being used by the MHSAA this season. It worked out okay for the Saxons at Jax 60 last Thursday as the Hastings girls took a 22-8 win over Parma Western. Stoline had games of 116 and 130 to win points for the Saxons. Kass Harton won a point with a 115 and was even better in the second game with a 134. Heaven Simmet won a point with a 158. Hereder took two points with scores of 168 and 146. The Hastings girls won both Baker games against the Panthers. The Hastings boys were bested 22-8. Henman won points with games of 162 and 123 and Pennington did with a 178 and a 119. Lipsey was bested in his head-tohead match-up in the regular games, but A The Hastings Banner —Thursday, January 25. 2024 ’•“'’‘"■y®‘’-’"'o. — Inursoay. January 25.2024 —Page 13 —■ TK ladies have top D2 score at Paw Paw The Trojans were third overall and had the top Division 2 score of the day at the Paw Paw Red Wolves Cheer Invitational Saturday. A pair of Division 3 teams had the day’s high­ est scores. Paw Paw was at the top with an overall score of 752.4. Onsted was second with a mark of 741.86. In the day’s overall standings TK was next with a score of 721.32 ahead of Kalamzoo Central 674.94, Lawton 657.44, Wayland 618.6, Schoolcraft 589.6 and Comstock 514. The TK ladies put together scores of 218 in round one, 205.72 in round two and 297.6 in round three. Paw Paw took control of the meet in round two with a score of 224.1. The Red Wolves were a tenth of a point ahead of Onsted after round one 227.2-227.1. Paw Paw closed out its day with a score of 301.1 in round three. Onsted scored a210.26 in round one and had the day’s best round three score at 304.5. Wayland was scheduled to host the first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season last night. The conference opener was post­ poned last week in Middleville. TK will be back in action at the LMCCOA Scholarship Invitational hosted by Byron Cen­ ter Saturday and then will head to Kenowa Hills Wednesday, Jan. 31, for an OK Gold jamboree. I ** f Hunter Pennington and Jen Stoline closed the the regular games against Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference powerhouse Jackson Northwest with their best scores ever at Hastings Bowl Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties took a pair of conference victories over the host Saxon varsity boys’ and girls* bowling teams, but the Saxons found plenty of positives. Pennington rolled a 243 in the second of his two regular games, extending his per­ sonal varsity best from the 237 he rolled at last season’s Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence Tournament. Stoline surpassed the 200-mark for the first time wi^ a 204 in _ ♦'s > •4 -^■ 1 4 < s 1 r't: ;t?L ,*5.'’ * «»■ •S ti5 < •l w ► •' •:.i 4 ci • Jb *<? I •.» < -J 4 t < - A. ■ WB a r 4 i rt • x n 4 ■'■i 4 •J I i tU iT- ^iin^ 1 9 * ✓ \ < ' — 9 • << *< -9 i t r X I :: •I* r •> >>> I * fl “A.1 \ / * „ competitive cheer team shows off its ribbons and trophy after whi^ria the Re^Ato^ Competitive Cheer Invitational hosted by Paw Paw High School Saturday. ® NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: z. January 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 Townships participating in the January 31, 2024 date; Barry/Prairieville Townships* The Barry County Townships of Assyria, Baltimore, Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Hastings Charter, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville, Rutland Charter, Thornapple, Woodland, Yankee Springs, and City of Hastings. February 3. 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Townships participating in the February 3, 2024 date; Cariton/Castleton/Woodland Townships* COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the above named jurisdictions who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township or City Clerk; the Office of the appropriate County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.govArote and mailed to the Township or City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at February 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL 915 Reed Street PO Box 679, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Township participating in the February 8, 2024 date: Castleton Township February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township participating in the February 8, 2024 date: Hastings Charter Township The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024. February 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township participating in the February 7. 2024 date: Hope Township After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following: Municipality AddreM Regular Bualnasa Hours Xa a Hours on : Hours on Saturday, * Tuesday, h * ♦ February 24 . February, 27, 2024 < «<l I 2(J24 ’ ' '■Atif rrr=‘~'O Jyrhab tRH, ^7:7:6 am - 6:00 pm a Wing Aszyrla Township 80 Tasker Road Bellevue, Ml 49021 By Appt Jana Bishop Baltimore Township 3100 £. Dowling Road Heetinge, Ml 49058 By Appt Debra Knight Barry Township 11300 S. M-43 Hwy. Delton. Ml 49046 Tuesday G am 1 pm Wednesday G am - 5 pm 6:00 am -4:00 pm Amanda Carothers Certton Township 65 Welcome Road Heetinge. Ml 49058 Wednesdays — 10 am - noon And By Appt. 8:00 am 4:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 pm Marcia Scramlin Castleton Township 915 Reed Street PO Box 679, Nashville. Ml 49073 Wednesday 1pm - 4:30 pm 6:00 am 4:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 pm Anita Menneh Hastings Charter Township 685 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Tuesdays 9 am 1—4 pm G:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Deborah Jackson Hope Township 5463 S. M-43Hwy Hastings. Ml 49058 Wednesdays 9 am — noon & 1:15 - 3:00 pm; Thursday & Friday 1 pm — 3 pm 6:00 am -4:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sharon Olson In/lng Towrwhip 3425 Wing Road Hastings. Ml 49056 By Appt. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sheri Babcock Johnstown Twp 13641 S. M-37 Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Monday 8 Wednesday 6 am - 4 pm or by Appt 8:00 am 7:00 am Holly Carpenter Maple Grove TWp 721 Durkee Street Nashville. Ml 49073 Melody Risner Orangeville TWp 7350 Lindsey Road Plainwell. Ml 49080 Rod Goebel Prairieville Twp. 10115$ Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 Robin Hawthorne Rutland TWp. 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Cindy Ordway Thomapple T^. 200 E. Main Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Elizabeth Busk Woodland Township February 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at IRVING TOWNSHIP HALL 3425 Wing Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township participating in the February 14, 2024 date: Irving Township I » i January 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL 1r36i4<l $^ W-37 HAepio B^e Creek,'^ WHchigan » isbumr Township participating in the January 31,262rdate: Joh«s0m TiwwwWpjdn emorl S « I ___________ L__22 9:00 am - 5:00 pm February 2. 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP HALL 721 Durkee Street, Nashville, Ml 49073 Township participating in the February 2, 2024 date; Maple Grove Township 7:00 am - 8:00 pm -aiL_____ noon a By Appt Only 4:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 6:00 am - 4:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am — 5:00 pm 7:00 am — 6:00 pm Mon — Thursday 9 am 6 pm 8:00 am — 4:00 pm 7:00 an?-8:00 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm 9:00 am — 5:00 pm 7:00 am » 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am — 4 pm 7:00 am - 3 00 pm 7:00 am — 6:00 pm 156 S Main PO Box 96 Woodland. Ml 46697 By Appt 8:00 am -4:00 pm 7:00 am Mike Cunningham Yankee Spr1r>gs TWp 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Mon — Thurs — 9 am -3 pm Friday 9 am - noon 8:00 am —4:00 pm 7:00 am Amy Hubbell City of Hastings 201 East State Street Hastlr>gs, Ml 49056 Monday - Friday 8 am 5 pm 6:30 am ' 4:30 pm 7:00 am - 6.00 pm Mon Wed. - Friday | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 1 February 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 7350 Lindsey Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080 Township participating in the February 1, 2024 date: Orangeville Township February 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan 49048 Township participating in the February 1, 2024 date; Prairieville Township February 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at RUTLAND TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Townships participating in the February 6, 2024 date: Rutland/Hastings Charter/Hope Township* 8:00 pm February 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL 200 East Main Street, Middleville. Ml 49333 Township participating in the February 8. 2024 date: Thomapple Township January 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at WOODLAND TOWNSHIP HALL 156 South Main, PO Box 98, Woodland, Ml 48897 Township participating In the January 30, 2024 date: Woodland Township February 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville, Ml 49333 Township participating in the February 1, 2024 date: Yankee Springs Township 6:00 pm February 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at CITY OF HASTINGS 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Township participating in the February 15. 2024 date; City of Hastings 8:00 pm .<j PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot COUNTY: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION FOR OPERATION OF COUNTY WIDE E-911 EMERGENCY ANSWERING AND CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM Shall Barry County renew the previously authorized County Wide E-911 Emergency Answering and Central Dispatch System millage of .9416 mill per year. ($0.9416 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property in the County and shall said millage be increased by .0584 mill ($0.0584 per $1,000 of taxable value) to restore amounts reduced by the Headlee Amendment, resulting In the levy of 1.000 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), for a period of (5) years, 2024 through 2028, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law? The purpose of this levy Is to provide funding for operation and maintenance of the County Wide E-911 Emergency Answering and Central Dispatch System. It is estimated that a property located in Barry County with a taxable value of $50,000 will pay $50 in the first year of the levy. If approved, it is estimated that the levy of 1.000 mill would provide revenue of $2,822,943 in the first calendar year of the levy, of which $164,860 would result from the additional 0.0584 mill. The revenue from this millage will be disbursed to Barry County. A small portion of the levy within a predefined area of the City of Hastings and Village of Middleville shall be disbursed to those respective entities DDA’s and LDFA's. This amount comes from a predefined area within the City of Hastings and Village of Middleville only. LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL (Carlton, Castleton, Woodland TWp) This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy not to exceed 17.973 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 17.973 mills ($17,973 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property excempted by law. in, Lakewood Public Schools. Ionia, __ ____ Barry, Eaton and Kent Counties, Michigan, be ___________ renewed for a period of 10 years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 17.973 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $2,055,071 (this is a renewal of miillage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)? Public Accuracy Tests will take place as follows: February 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP HALL 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 Township participating in the February 2, 2024 date: Assyria Township February, 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HALL 3100 East Dowling Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Townships participating in the February 8. 2024 date; Baltimore/Assyria/Maple Grove Townships* 1 *1- The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that wilt be used to tabulate the results for the election have been prepared In accordance with law. ‘Signifies Host Township conducting Eariy Voting Public Accuracy Test. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION OTHER THAN IN-PERSON Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City or Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.498(3). YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTERI QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before February 27, 2024 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are applying to vote *************************************** CYNTHIA L. WHITE, BARRY COUNTY CLERK on behalf of: Assyria Township Heather Wing Township Clerk Baltimore Township Jana Bishop Township Clerk Barry Township Debra Knight Township Clerk Carlton Township Amanda Carothers Township Clerk Castleton Township Marcia Scramlin Township Clerk Hope Township Deborah Jackson Township Clerk Irving Township Sharon Olson Township Clerk Hastings Charter Township Anita Mennell Township Clerk Maple Grove Township Holly Carpenter Township Clerk Orangeville Township Melody Risner Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Robin Hawthorne Township Clerk Thornapple Township Cindy Ordway Township Clerk Yankee Spring Township Mike Cunningham Township Clerk City of Hastings Amy Hubbell City Clerk Johnstown Township Sheri Babcock Township Clerk Prairieville Township Rod Goebel T ownship Clerk Woodland Township Elizabeth Busk Township Clerk I I I k. 1 A. i raoJAHiw 'Od 'O J 11 1 { A. MJ I*- . fc* 9 rolled a solid 185 in one of the games. ’ o �1 I .JI BA Page 14— Thursday, January 25,2024 — The Hastings Banner TK takes ownership of another OK Gold W c Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans keep ticking “haven’t since” goals off their list. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys bas­ ketball team snapped a four-game skid against * the Wayland boys with a 66-41 win over the L • • ; visiting Wildcats Friday night - getting their 5 E , first win over the Wildcats since early in the ri 2020-21 season. J Contributions came from up and down the I / -5 roster for the Trojans as they went back and i forth a bit with the Wildcats over the first two and a half quarters and then eventually closed T.‘ out a double-digit win. I > The bailgame was nearly a quarter and a half old before any Trojan had two field V.^ND goals. An offensive put-back by junior center Jake Kelley tied the ballgame at 15-15 for the I Trojans after the Wildcats claw'ed their way I I out of a 10-2 hole to start the bailgame. I A bucket by senior Hayden Chapman with a I second and a half to play in the first half gave I TK a 22-20 lead at the half. Wayland opened I 1 the second half with a put-back by senior guard I Andrew Lyon, which Kelley answered with a I J bucket inside on the other end. That Kelley I bucket was the start of an 11-0 run for TK. I I Wayland was never closer than seven I points the rest of the way. TK led 43-30 at the I start of the fourth quarter and quickly extendI ed its lead with a three-pointer from senior guard Kyle VanHaitsma and a steal and a bucket by junior guard Brice Lloyd. At the end of the night ten different guys -W. had scored for the Trojans led by 11 points each from VanHaitsma and junior guard Brody Wiersma and ten points from sopho­ more forward Lucas Ploeg. Kelley and soph­ omore forward Trey Hilton had six points apiece and Lloyd finished with five. “It was a team effort,” TK head coach Phil Garber said. “I thought we definitely stepped up in the second half on defense. It was 22-20 TK junior guard Brody Wiersma gets the Trojans’ attack moving forward during the at half, a close game. We ran zone most of the first half of his team's OK Gold Conference win over visiting Wayland in Middleville time, the 2-3 and the 1-3-1, and they got a lot Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of stuff on that back side. So, I said hey you’re just going to have to lock them down. That minutes into the second quarter, and a couple TK is now 6-8 overall this season and 2-4 second half turned it around and it was turn­ minuets later a free throw by senior guard in the OK Gold Conference. Wayland is cur­ over, turnover, turnover and that was really Ethan Bonnema and a triple from Wiersma rently 2-10 overall and 1-4 in the OK Gold. our offense at the end - lay-up, lay-up.” erased the final Wildcat lead of the ballgame While TK ended strong Friday night, the Garber liked the way his team played putting TK in front 19-17. That three from Trojans couldn’t keep the momentum going unselfish basketball as it closed out the ball­ Wiersma came on a solid offensive posses­ through the weekend. They were bested game trading good shots for what he felt like sion for TK in which it worked the ball inside 45-27 in a conference contest at Kenowa were great ones. to Kelley and then he found the Trojans’ Hills Tuesday night. Senior forward Wanen Smith paced Waysniper Wiersma back out beyond the arc. Sophomore Brody Willick led the Knights land with 11 points and senior forward Ethan Wayland missed its first 13 free throws of with 20 points. Derek Chapin chipped in 12 Cree finished with seven points. the bailgame before Cree knocked down one points and eight rebounds for the hosts. It was a rough night for both teams at the to tie things up at 20-20 late in the first half. Kenowa Hills moves to 4-2 in the confer­ free throw line. The Wildcats were just 7-ofThose struggles included a l-of-8 mark at the ence and 6-7 overall with the victory. 20 at the line. TK wasn’t a lot better at 7-of-I6. line in the final 2:01 of the first half. TK is scheduled for another OK Gold Con­ The Wildpats’, biggest I,e^d at any point in Offensively, the Trojans mostly handled ference road trip Friday, to Cedar Springs, the, ballgatne was two points. A put-back by the Wildcats’ chaotic pressure limiting their and then will be at Forest Hills Eastern next Kelley wiped out a 15-13 Wildcat lead three own turnovers. Friday, Feb. 2. JaV r K •i r» •• 1' J/ ? 4 [i> fc.** b I > l» k I « I 4 b I H L k •1 *■_ . t L F> I J .• /b. * / lb r r . r I 5-. 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HHS overwhelms Wolves in second half for home win I z Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team had its highest scoring output of the season as it improved to 4-7 overall with a 71-50 win over visiting Wellspring Prep Monday. The Saxons jumped out to a 20-10 lead in the opening quarter, but saw that lead com­ pletely wiped out in the second as the Wolves took a 34-32 into the halftime locker room. Hastings broke things open with a 27-3 run in the third quarter. Jett Barnum poured in 26 points to lead the way on offense for Hastings as the Wolves had no match for his strength and size. He was one of four guys in double figures scor­ ing for the Saxons. The Saxons were patient on offense to start the second half and worked the ball for half a minute before Barnum pulled in an offensive rebound and dished the ball to point guard Owen Carroll for a short jumper in the lane that evened the bailgame at 34-34. The Wolves’ only three points of the third came on a three-pointer from the top the key that put them in front momentarily a little less than two minilteQ minutes intr\ into tkc the second half, but Barnum answered with two quick buckets that had Hastings in front for good. Wellspring Prep was l-of-13 from the floor in the third quarter and turned the ball over five times. Hastings is now 4-7 overall this season and has won three of its last five ballgames. A 5-10 Coldwater team visits Hastings Friday. The Cardinals are 3-3 in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play this season and the Saxons are currently 1-4. Hastings fell 60-31 in an 1-8 bailgame hosted by Marshall at the old Albion High School last Friday. Marshall jumped out to a 13-4 lead in the opening quarter and extended that to 33-13 by the half while shooting over 52 percent from the floor for the night. Austin Bums had 17 points on 8-of-lO shooting for the RedHawks and Austin Miller chipped in 16 points. Miller was 3-of-6 from ■ ■ H behind the three-point line. Canoll led Hastings with 14 points and five rebounds. David Jiles chipped in six points and Landon Steward had four. Charles Nickels had a team-high six rebounds for the Saxons. ■ w ■ 4 IT 2^. .? 1 I I I1 c *n’ ♦ F •V. • > 1 4 r♦• A „> • I, A 9 i: , r> . X V 5-0 day at the Hastings girls take team title at Holt Valerie Slaughter 211256 NOTICE: -^EEKINGAPPIJCATIONS for VOTUNTFFRS nie Barry County Board of Commissi loners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve .y .K r n on the following Boards: B.rr, County Con„„.tl„„ E.« Bo„d - , A6,lcul,u„l l„.e„„ - Partial term 3 positions, preference with lived exnpri.^1^" ^nd and/or substance use disorder experience in mental health diagnosis Planning Commissi commission - 2 positions Tax Rotation Board - 1 general public position Zoning Board of Appeals “ 1 position Applications may be obtained flo. of the eZhouTe Adtninisfration Office. Srd Contributing IVriter The Hastings High School girls’ wrestling team won all five of its duals at its first team dual tournament Saturday at Holt. The Hastings girls defeated the host Rams 54-28 in the championship match. On the way to the finals, the Saxons defeated Westland John Glenn 54-24, Eaton Rapids 51-30, and then had a close matchup with DeWitt winning on a tie breaker 43-42. The Saxon team followed that up by defeat­ ing Montague 48-25. Saxon girls head coach,Mike Goggins was proud of the girls and their season so far. We compete against the best teams in the state with plenty of success,” Goggins said, beating Eaton Rapids, DeWitt and Holt on Saturday was fantastic as they clearly are very good teams.” Saxon wrestlers picking up five wins for the day were Dez Mathis and Lexi Owen Skylar Fenstamaker and Naomi Grummet won four . diiu iNaomi Grummet matches each. The Saxons' Maddie Chipman, Olivia Goodrich. Eva Rowley, Olivia Friddle a .Y . • ■ "S ., . C *1 ' ' > I T, I t«* X I *< •« .4 « a ( '3f st i t 5> t it •> '^'^’’arrycounty. org under the tab; How do 1 apply for^ An Sion and click to display the appuLion or Commisno later than 5;00 p.m. on Monday, February u‘2o"24"’r‘ 269-945-1284 for more information ^•X.: fs "s' 1^^ 11 ri won three matches, alhrine Bercter, Kennedy Lewis and Bella riddle picked up two wins each. he Hastings girls were back in action were back in action Monday at Alma College to take on Whittemore-Prescott. mA.. D , '^“Stings and Whitte­ more-Prescott both filled all 14 weight classes. Hastings came up short on the * *V J ’"i I Fresh off a victory at the Holt Duals Saturday, the Hastings varsity girls' wrestiinn Tu® Whittemore-Prescott at Alma College Mondav evBryiL?? The HHS girls were bested in their trip north by a 48-34 score. night, losing 48-34. Goggins said even with losing this one having the close match shows how hard the girls are working this season.” Mathis, Bella Friddle, Fenstemaker, Jordan I 1 I .1 Milanowski, Grummet and Sunior all nickea up wins tor the Saxons. The Hastings girls will be hosting a home Gtrls’ Invitational Saturday at Hastinas Hi„h School starting at 9:30 a.m. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-02-01.pdf eb7d8ac339b46c83e04f51373b820a45 PDF Text Text ) City leases land for new 911 tower Schools use shelter-in-place plan for added peace of mind See story on page 2 See story on page 3 See story page 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ll'I'l' CAR-RT LOT'*C 005 C005 Richard Hemeding 421 N Taffee Dr Ufl^tinos Ml 49058-1134 7/30/2024 9 25.00 AM SSB9 • Ml 9 ANNER Hastings I DK and Hastings win cheer titles at Otsego VOLUME 170, No. 5 A ______ ass- * !■ I P Thursday, February 1, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Key deadlines, events looming for upcoming presidential primary F Jayson Bussa the township, county, state and federal levels. Editor Residents who are interested in running for Election season is here in earnest and office must complete the necessary paperBarry County voters have several ways to work to join the races. prepare for the first of three state and federal The deadline to file as a candidate is April elections. 23 at 4 p.m. The information and paperwork This month will see the presidential prima­ for filing are available in the county clerk’s ry election held on Feb. 27, where voters can section of the Barry County website or can be weigh in on which candidate they want to see obtained by visiting the clerk’s office. vying for the Oval Office in November. REGISTER TO VOTE: The first step The ballot also features requests to renew any resident must take to participate in the operating millages for Barry County Central upcoming elections is to register to vote. Dispatch and Lakewood Public Schools Those who are already registered, but may (found on ballots in that district alone). have moved to a different township or county, Like the two elections after it - the primary will also need to make sure that registration is and general elections - this election will be updated. the first to require nine days of early voting. The Michigan Secretary of State allows Each poll location will feature a staff of at ^y statewide resident to check their registra­ least three election inspectors for a full nine tion status through its online Michigan Voter days leading up to the Feb. 27 Election Day. Information Center, which is found at mvic. Not all townships will host voting as some of SOS.state.mi,us/Voter/Index. Entering basic them have consolidated with neighboring information will allow a user to verify wheth­ townships to save on expenses. er or not they are registered to vote along The presidential primary will kick off a with poll information for both early and daybusy election season where leaders are select­ of voting. ed at every level of government. As the coun­ Those that are not registered can easily ty heads down this final stretch, there are a become registered. The website mi.gov/vote few upcoming deadlines and opportunities features forms that must be completed and voters can take leverage to prepare. turned in to a township/city clerk. This must FILE TO RUN FOR OFFICE: The be done by Feb. 12. If the deadline expires, upcoming elections will decide who serves at voters can still go to their township or city clerk in person, with proof of residency, to register to vote. PUBLIC ACCURACY TESTS: While they are not traditionally utilized by many members of the public, each township or city is required to hold a public accuracy test. This is where the township clerk and staff simulate a voting experience, verifying that election equipment is functioning properly and field­ ing any questions about the election process. The public is both welcome and encour­ aged to attend. While the townships of Barry, Woodland and Prairieville have held their public accuracy tests already, meetings are still scheduled for the following townships: - Feb. 1: Orangeville Township (10 a.m.); Prairieville Township (10 a.m.); Yankee Springs Township (1 p.m.) - Feb. 2: Assyria Township (noon); Maple Grove Township (11:30 a.m.) - Feb. 3: Carlton Township (9 a.m.) - Feb. 6: Rutland Township (10:30 a.m.) - Feb. 7: Hope Township (5 p.m.) - Feb. 8: Baltimore Township (8:30 a.m.); Castleton Township (2 p.m.); Hastings Charter Township (10 a.m.); Thomapple Township (9 a.m.) - Feb. 14: Irving Township (10 a.m.) - Feb. 15: City of Hastings (3 p.m.) All public accuracy tests are held at each respective township or city hall. f- I I I k itfSM _ ♦ ■ I I ‘ 99 ■u 0 4 » Li I < 4 • f 1 *4 n ’ Si ii 4 1 f fI wtl 4- a 1 • ♦ J 5 A ' * I I 4 I 1 *7? ___ Th » I ■B i I 1 I h VOTE > HERE * ■vA 1 A 'F V- •'iSf .. £ k I- a Barry County will host the state’s presidential primary election on Feb. 27, with early voting being available nine days leading up to election day. (File photo) .-<>v t ■« f- I * earn the crowns during DK Winterfest I » Ac* i Ji > tz. I Commissioners hope for local insight out of Sheriff’s upcoming election fraud presentation J Jayson Bussa Editor Some members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners hope that an upcoming presentation made by Sheriff Dar Leaf will bring closure to an issue that has hovered over the county for years. Last week, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf announced that the board’s committee of the whole agreed to add him to the agenda for the Feb. 13 meeting. Leaf intends to use his time . to provide information that he and fellow investigators have uncovered when looking into voter fraud, both in Barry County and throughout the rest of the country. Leaf is a member of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, a group that vows to protect its citizens from 1 r C * J 1 rrr. r t *1 3 t 4r-.h. I. 1 I 1^. I- •if t <1 ( C. 'F 7 '■ t If ' !r J I *- * ♦ K' K U I il f ; T H, ’ * b*' > A * » 1 I ^•_ f. * »■ sjL*^ » I ‘WP* - f t 4 . V- » V I I J ■f •rS-W I * 9AJ A J < • , »fl I'X A < '1!^! t c. ■I' t I < I■k »J » 3? 3 1 I i -•» .ML’' J. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf will provide information obtained through his yearslong voter fraud investigation to the county’s committee of the whole on Feb. 13. Alert system partnership between Central Dispatch and Road Commission generates interest 1 > f- I k See ELECTION, page 2 J I •'W Delton Kellogg varsity basketball players Paytn Robinson and Victor Gonzalez are crowned the 2024 Delton Kellogg Winterfest Duke and Duchess between the Panthers' varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games against visiting GalesburgAugusta Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hunter McLaren Staff IVrifer Barry County residents can now receive road closure alerts directly to their phones via text message. The Barry County Road Commission and Barry County Central Dispatch are collabo­ rating on a centralized alert system for resi­ dents. The system utilizes a service called Smart911, which pushes local emergency information to users who opt-in via phone call, text message or email. It’s a service that Barry County Central Dispatch has been using for almost 10 years. Now, users who sign up for Barry County alerts will receive information about road closures and conditions alongside BCCD emergency notifications. Those who would like to receive notifications can sign up See ALERT, page 3 'J I m Jk X' 1 sen CENTRAL DISPATCH *V*k*"*-* WiM »O4aMwawt ,1*.- »* ■*._ ■ A ■. ■* •A .tv •1 a < . t A % ■a 4 T The Barry County Road Commission is partnering with Barry County Central Dispatch to provide text message updates on road conditions to users who opt-in to the Smart911 service. (File photo) < ■ I I J .*« A> I 1 ,1 I ■ « IM M �■W 4* I Pape 2 - Thuraday, February 1. 2024 - The Hastings Banner City signs lease agreement for Central Dispatch 911 tower site J sI J I NEWS BRIEFS I t I Hunter McLaren S/q/T f^riter Construction of a 911 communications tower in Ha.slings could begin as early as next month. City council members voted to approve a lease agreement between the city and Barry County Central Dispatch last week. The agreement allows for BCCD to build the 300foot tower on a 70-square-foot concrete base. BCCD is responsible for all costs related to the tower and its construction. BCCD Director Stephanie Lehman is hopeful construction on the site can begin sometime in February. “We’re slated to start construction in the middle of February or the end of February,” she said. “If it doesn’t start, then it will delay that site and that site probably will not be live with system acceptance by the end of the year, which is really the goal.” The Hastings tower is lagging slightly behind the construction of a 911 tower in Middleville. The Hastings site's former industrial use and subsequent complications have created some extra hoops to jump through, Lehman said. “We had to go to what’s called a phase two environmental study, which is an official con­ straint on the project because that section of property where we’re (building) used to be a foundry way back in the day, so there’s some ground contamination there.” The tower in Middleville could be fully operational later this year, Lehman said. While the tower is fully constructed, it’s still waiting to be fitted with the proper Nokia microwave equipment to make it fully functional. Lehman said engineering the towers is a long process that involves construction on-site as well as acquiring specialized equipment from Illinois and Texas. Lehman said the Nokia microwave facility in Texas is highly classified, and she doesn’t have the clearance required - the proj­ ect manager and lead engineer had to travel to Texas to see the equipment. “To say, ‘Oh, we’re putting up these towers,’ it sounds so simple. Oh my gosh, it’s not,” she said. “It’s such a complex process that involves engineering from three different places.” Once the two towers currently in progress are completed, Lehman will be working to find funding for four more. Lehman was able to fund the towers using Barry County Amer­ ican Rescue Plan Act ftinds and a surplus in the state’s budget, to the tune of about $5.7 million total. Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance Staff members from the olTiccofU.S. Congressman John Moolenaar arc hosting meet­ ing times across the district this month where constituents can sit down to discuss per­ sonal casework issues they arc experiencing with a federal agency. Moolenaar’s office is offering help to constituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings, Ionia and Sunfield. On Tuesday. Feb. 6, staff will be available at the Ionia District Court, 101 W. Main Street, from 11 a.m. to noon. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, staff will be available at the Hoistings Public Library, 227 East State Street, from 9 to 10 a m. and at the Sunfield Township Hall. 145 Main Street, from 11 a.m. to noon. Elder abuse to be topic at Hastings Women's Club tomorrow Jennifer Eastman and Rebecca Karrar, staff members of the Barry County Department of Health and Human Services, will be the guest speakers al the Friday, Feb. 2 meeting of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. They will talk about elder abuse. The event will be held at noon al the Green Street Methodist Church in Hastings. Attendees are asked to use the rear parking lot entrance. Beginning with a luncheon, the event includes a program by the guest speakers fol­ lowed by a business meeting. Visitors and prospective new club members are always welcome at club meetings, and it is not required to reside in Hastings. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is a women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Local musicians perform on Saturday Music lovers and arts supporters alike are invited to enjoy an afternoon showcasing local talents in support of the Hastings Community Music School (HCMS) at an intimate concert at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Dennison Performing Arts Center (231 S. Broadway) in Hastings. This afternoon of song will feature local songstress Peggy Hemerling, accompanied by 2022 Hastings High School graduate Zach Franklin on the piano and fellow singers Ayesha Franklin and Lis Burton-Haas; along with Ed Englerth on guitar. Hemerling, the library administrator at the Hastings Public Library, and friends will perform an eclectic collection of pieces from Broadway musicals, classical repertoire and folk music. The afternoon will begin with refreshments and conversation from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. before the pertbrmance begins at 2:30 p.m. The performance will last one hour. Tickets are $20 each, and proceeds from this concert will support scholarships at the Hastings Community Music School. Seating for this special event is limited; call 269945-2002 to reserve seats. Herb workshop and seed exchange slated for Feb. 4 I Robbin Glass will host a free workshop discussing several herbs and their uses on I Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. The workshop will be held in the Community Hall of the Sev­ enth Day Adventist Elementary School, 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. Glass is a Master Gardener who is currently training to become a Master Herbalist. She will discuss with attendees the properties and uses of several different common herbs I including catnip, chamomile, calendula, bee balm, cleavers and feverfew. Glass will also teach attendees cleanses they can make from herbs. Attendees will learn the best practices for embarking on an herb journey of their own. Gla^s will discuss the most useful herbs to purchase and where to find them, alone with ' herbs ffem seed. '" ' ' -' Attendees are asked to bring seeds from any extra herbs, vegetables and native plants to the workshop for its first annual spring seed exchange. Participants are also asked to bring along a list of seeds they would like to receive. The herb workshop is a Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club activity supported by the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church to educate its members and the community, j All are welcome to join at no cost, though free-will offerings are welcomed. There is no need to RSVP. I Questions can be directed to Glass at 517-652-3056 or emailed to Janice Cleary at Hhealthylivingsupperclub@gmail.com. Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office wjll conduct inter­ views for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. attorney should visit the Battle Creek office, 123 West Territorial Road, between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday, Feb. 15. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Cal houn and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. «• w.„ aw. fl 11 W ( I wwsMour TUI C0WMEKM.4... * 1 I % \ 1 I 4 The City of Hastings has leased a portion of property near Bliss Park to Barry County Central Dispatch for the construction of a 911 communications tower, (Courtesy rendering) After successfully pitching Barry County’s need for more emergency communications towers to state legislators in 2022, Lehman said she’s doubtful BCCD will be able to receive state funds through the same avenue anytime soon. Following her success, she said there’s been an increase in funding requests for emergency communications projects across the state. “I still need to try to find a funding source for four more (towers). I’m just not there. I’ve met with our legislators, and I’ve probably gotten all the money I’m going to be able to get from the state of Michigan,” she said. “I’m grateful and thankful for what we were able to get. But, I kind of started a chain reaction.” The City of Hastings is still looking for funds to build a new emergency services building within city limits. Originally envisioned as a new fire and police department located at Bliss Park, near the planned BCCD tower, the project has been downscaled to include only fire services. The police depart­ ment was cut last year after an estimate for the project came to about $20 million, almost twice what the city anticipated. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale told city council members last week that while the proj­ ect had hit some setbacks, it was also less urgent. Previously, the city was operating under the assumption that replacement equip­ ment and trucks needed by the Hastings Fire Department were too big to fit in the current ’X'' K a' * >7 r 9 - .icPioap^' sate I* Stephanie Lehman, director of BCCD, said her goal is to have both the Hastings and Middleville towers live and operation­ al by the end of the year. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) e II*' fire building. Through changes made by Fire Chief Mark Jordan and the BIRCH Rural Fire Association, the department was able to down­ size its fleet while maintaining operations. “Yes, we have more time than anticipated to work through figuring out this new fire station and how things will work with BIRCH, but we don’t want to lose sight of (the new fire building project) as a whole,” Moyer-Cale said. “The existing fire bam con­ tinues to be inadequate. And we need to make sure that we can still find a way to create the station (to meet those needs).” I OP: s»‘ a** - ■ MXV tfB® sff was ic^dife®^ . ' lift ifB SIPS®®®* a f ' pci to Sge. Barry County, local road agencies enforce seasonal weight and speed restrictions Q E-tl daairsdialEtetniTi'isfff DBsaanoBzasB^ile cani|BBfar4^£ «K*«ias k’ SKff-fiflK I3C ;»t 5«> TvrviK As of yesterday, seasonal weight and speed restrictions are in effect and will be enforced by the Barry County Road Commission in addition to nearby jurisdictions. The intent of the restrictions is to protect the integrity of the road when frost is coming out of the ground. On roads with seasonal restric­ tions, normal legal loads must be reduced by approximately 35 percent and truck vehicle speeds reduced to 35 miles per hour. With the onset of warmer weather, more thawing is occurring beneath the road’s sur­ face. This creates a saturated roadbed, with water trapped between the pavement and the remaining ice layer below. Heavy trucks and equipment traveling over inadequately sup­ ported road surfaces can result in permanent cracks and damage. Enacting seasonal restrictions is based on multiple factors including solid frost depths, pavement and air temperatures, visual signs I *t t •\ t , t . ' .4. I I J y,.; • f » f t i * A A. L k .4 a I 1 r • •7• ' I.. ♦ 4*• < of pavement bleeding, pavement distress, saturation levels of roadbeds, and the ten-day forecast. Neighboring cities and counties work closely together to discuss these factors and align enforcement when possible. “Our top priority is to protect the structural integrity of our roads, especially during this critical period when frost is leaving the ground. This challenge is compounded by the rainfall and snowmelt we are currently expe- riencing,” said Steve Roon, Kent County Road Commission’s director of maintenance and local roads. “By acting proactively, we aim to minimize damage to the pavement’s surface and preserve the longevity of our road infrastructure.” Those with truck-related questions may contact the Michigan Center for Truck Safety at 1-800-MTA-4MTA. These seasonal weight and speed restrictions are also being enforced by: Calhoun ; County Road Department; Ionia County Road Department; Road Commission of Kalamazoo County; Kent County Road Com­ mission; Mason County Road Commission; Montcalm County Road Commission; Muskegon County Road Commission; Newaygo County Road Commission; Oceana County " ~ Road* Commission; Ottawa County Road Commission; City of Grandville; City of Kentwood; City of Walker. iiiins\iVs «• 2JC ait iBtert leucxaiv ' A A < p’s I* I A' I ci .j' i’i J I I ^Ia « 1 4 4 I Sli* ^2 '9^ ST^a 1 * >■ » I ELECTION, continued from page 1 >w •:4 z. •4 overreach by the federal government. As part ophat effort, Leaf has long been persistent in his efforts to investigate potential voter fraud following the 2020 presidential election when then-President Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, which ignited cries of Because of the nationwide scope of LeaPs investigation, commissioners are concerned that the presentation could be rife with information that pertains to general issues or data associated with elections on a larger scale b.^ 4 •^1 I * n 4W L I A “b-XV"?. *!(> 't silji i t His efforts have gained Leaf notoriety amongst conservative circles nationwide, where he has made several appearances for interviews and speaking engagements. But when Leaf presents the findings of his years-long investigation - which has utilized taxpayer-funded resources in his office commissioners are hoping that he zeros in on 't I* ► .*■ Bim CBV at [Ljs&am - I 9• * any impropriety that was committed locally with hopes it could be addressed if needed. “We nhn,„ thic We had had been been hearin., hearing about this for three years, maybe longer, so it’s kind of overdue, Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Jackson said. “But by the same token what I guess the reason it’s important is to hear what were the findings for Barry County?” Really, that should be the main gist of what we re trying to accomplish here. We’ve been talking about this for years, we feel con­ fident in the fact that Barry County has very good clerks and very secure elections. If there IS something you’re going to present to the board that savs says difrAr^«*k. differently, .Ua. then we need. some detailed, specific information on what that is and why that is.” In previous interviews with The Banner, ear has contended that, despite what he sees inaccuracies in the process, he has not amed local clerks or election inspectors. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS 1-800-267-7868 www.SiLawrenceCruIseLlnes.com MICHAEL KINNEY 4k plumbing Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel BRADFORD white Day Installation ' License //SI 10376 & hisiircci Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838.S11? If rest of the country,” Jackson said. “It’s our local sheriff with an election investigation; we want to know what the challenges were for Barry County.” coring Leafs time addressing the Board of Commissioners v.vuituibsioners last last Tuesday luesday morning, Commissioner Catherine Getty asked Lhim mation^Thaf pma'ins" m “1 4i i. it J “ ®"/ County Leaf said h t L m zoominB out to T 8« a larger picture. I am anxious to hear a detailed Qk ® <^etailed accounting I Sheriff Leafs investigation into the 2020 election results,” Getty told The Banner. “I am hopeful he will focus his . . —report to the commissioners solely on the results of Detective Erb and Detective Noteboom’s work in Barry County over the last several years.” Leaf indicated that, at the Feb. 13 k 1 ' presen* tation he planned to bring in a representative from trom aa group called the Election Integrity Force. He also told the Banner that he hoped he could provide a follow -up presentation as the information collected over the years has proven voluminous. Leaf emphasized to the Banner that he plans to present the information in a non-partisan fashion, saying that both parties stu uld be concerned about election fraud s at the door,” Leaf I I I ■ f I K X Dar Leaf told the Banner, referring to political parti­ sanship. The Feb. 13 committee of the whole meeting is slated to be held at the usual meeting spot - the mezzanine of the Barry County Courthouse. However, Jackson said that, if the board receives an indication that the meeting will attract a crowd larger than the mezzanine could facilitate, there is a chance it might be rescheduled and moved to a larger venue. There is obvious interest in it from the community and there is interest on the part of the board of commissioners, so we’re really trying to get to through this and get to a better place,” Jackson said. 44 W �k' V %. V < a. ft. < i ( 1 V'v S % Lakewood, Maple Valley take precautions during police activity in Vermontville \1 ■"it? A t. f, Recent instances highlight VChat shelter in place means for students, when it s implemented or 5' The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1. 2024 — Page 3 •l >2*^ I A ‘A I®- I H It's hard because people's perceptions are, I think, that shelter in place means danger.” ■> r 4 Ji Arf b Ato T 9 < ■J* » ■^‘5CX ".Stllp Isr 25: ' Visile it ^35 fB Fb' ^'le ’t* i- 1 i2-r.’ J T? •“’I Wl «eiieb enforce I and speed restrictions i Kum’ saw S»t Ra Kbh c®) RoadC«iinifea aolbalroaik'fiits^eh.ic <Mr ano io 1 llIliNfll Jayson Bussa Editor School administrators at Maple Valley and Lakewood had some additional concerns to juggle on Friday morning as authorities called for residents in a portion of Vermontville to shelter in place as they tracked down a sus­ pect who was considered dangerous. In the early morning hours of Jan. 26, Eaton County Central Dispatch announced that residents in the area of West Vermont­ ville Highway near Bradley Road in Ver­ montville should shelter in place while Mich­ igan Stale Police searched the area for a sub­ ject. These residents were instructed to keep exterior doors and windows closed and locked and to not allow anyone to enter or exit their building or residence. Residents were also asked not to allow pets to go outside during that timeframe. Representatives from the Michigan State Police’s First District released further infor­ mation about the incident this week, saying that, at 2 a.m. on Friday, Eaton County Cen­ tral Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call about a man who threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and the woman’s boyfriend. The suspect was said to be both intoxicated and suicidal. Police were able to locate the suspect before 9 a.m. on Friday, bringing him first to an area hospital before he was released on Sunday and lodged at the Eaton County Jail. He was charged with a list of crimes, including resisting and obstructing police, reckless driving and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. The man was identified as 32-year-old Jesse Babcock of Holt. He was arraigned on Monday and his bond was set at $5,000. While all this was playing out, administra­ tors at Maple Valley and Lakewood were consulting with law enforcement to deter­ mine what, if any, security measures should be taken to eliminate risk to students. Lakewood opted to shelter in place at their high sch6ol and middle school, while their elementary school students were arriving for the day during this period. Superintendent Jodi Duits sent communications to parents in the district informing them of the shelter-in-place order and then followed up once it was lifted. Our students and staff will be able to follow their normal bell schedule and move ,3 J infias&xw.' Bus »i!fi md-ftiail ^kbb is; CTotartdKifidJigfflCflitrfaW .t t r I ► < ailW-M Ttef seaKBil »iigl< ad sped SO' SMS ffe also teg is; (to rSU »r T V < * ’ t "t; J I F. 1 / truckina^co^mnanv^C^^^ director, told city council members last week Enterorise DHuo ^/Fiio h '® looking to establish a truck terminal on tnterpnse Drive. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) J 'r ' f I r, r V ♦ p X i. >* • J 4 7 •1 if 1 I fez £ 'll I0 X HkT** ’“I •/i CM W ft?®®® (Md 'Diirtfflt W C®*' a-3K'i» * School officials_________ could call_for „a shelter in place if there was a major auto accident near a school or if a portion of the school was experiencing experiencing flooding flooding in in addition addition to to count­ less other situations. When a school is sheltering in place, stu­ dents continue learning, but they do so in the same classroom until the order is lifted. They also have their lunches brought to those classrooms and consume them there to limit the transition from one area of the school to another. “It’s for situations where we’re not ready to take invasive maneuvers because there is no direct risk to safety,” Bertolini said. “We want to make sure that everyone is accounted for. Bertolini also said that administrators at each of the schools might be quicker to call for a shelter-in-place order because it can pro­ vide peace of mind to both staff and students. “A lot of times we might do a shelter in place in one building but not all of them,” she said. “In my experience, I’ve seen that it gives them a greater sense of security. If that’s the case, then let’s do it,” Bertolini added. Lockdowns, however, are invasive mea­ sures implemented to stave off a threat to staff and student safety. This is when learning is paused and students and staff will barricade themselves inside classrooms, along with additional security measures, to hold out a threat. Fortunately for Bertolini and her district, administrators there have not had to resort to such measures during her tenure there. Bertolini said that she understands how parents are concerned,for the safety of their children and how they might be worried when they hear about instances of sheltering in place. She assured that student safety is the top priority for the district. “We are always going to do things out of an abundance of caution when dealing with student safety,” she said. V' I k — Dr. Katherine Bertolini, Superintendent, Maple Valley Schools zBibsiitpKasi'i sijfKaalireseniikispijjfarfMi r through the school as needed,” Duits wrote to Babock was apprehended, hank you for your patience. Duits also stressed that everything ran smoothly” for the district as they imple­ mented this extra layer of caution. At Maple Valley, Dr. Katherine Bertolini sent similar communications to parents in the istrict. Maple Valley schools were not instructed or recommended to shelter in place, but Maplewood Elementary did as an extra precaution as it was the closest school to the search zone. I know incidents such as this are deeply concerning, ’ Bertolini wrote to parents on Friday. At every point in the situation as it unfolded this morning, we continued to have ongoing conversations with our SROs and MSP to ensure the decisions we made would keep our students safe. That is precisely what happened today. All of our efforts ensured there was communication with the people in the affected area of our community, people received information and modifications to our plan as we made changes out of an abun­ dance of caution and we continued to monitor and follow the status of our people and pro­ vide resources at both the building and home areas. These two shelter-in-place instances came just days after Thomapple Kellogg High School instructed students to shelter in place because of an anonymous threat that claimed a firearm was on the premises and that a stu­ dent was planning to “light up the school.” This trio of instances has helped highlight the important distinction between sheltering in place and a school lockdown. Often, par­ ents or other individuals consider these two concepts to be synonymous, but there is a major difference. “It’s hard because people’s perceptions are, I think, that shelter in place means dan­ ger,” Bertolini said in an interview with The Banner. Learning the distinction between shelter­ ing in place and a school lockdown could go a long way in helping ease the minds of con­ cerned parents during these instances. Shelter-in-place orders could be imple­ mented in a variety of situations, not reserved for instances where a person is trying to com­ mit violence against the school. s * J Io •H I 4 A bl J g r* •Wi ■V • u; ’•if •• i 15 . si * 5 * n ( ^Akjti •l i * I* z S5i^’' «■ secs y- * KSE HM I X • I I *• •f, 1 v>. rr" J ■■■■ ■BM WHIM ■•HI V. «i i A r ■ ' *:/ l»' lA •9 —— I MM -1*^ m T /JT * ** A ^>5 t 'I Schools in the Lakewood Public Schools district briefly sheltered in place on Friday morning as Michigan State Police worked to locate a suspect for an unrelated crime in Vermontville. (File photo) 11 4 .V in J jXHIlH’)' in City selling land for residential, industrial developments Hunter McLaren Staff iVriter The City of Hastings is looking to sell two adjacent properties for industrial and residen­ tial developments. City council members discussed the prop­ erties at their meeting last week. Located in the southeast comer of the city near BCN Technical Services (formerly E.W. Bliss), 7.5 acres of residential property located south of South Hayes Street and South Orchard Street and 8 acres of industrial property north of Enterprise Drive could be the site of future developments. Trucking company Grand Rapids Express (GRE) is looking to purchase the property on Enterprise Drive for $46,750, with hopes to use the site as a truck terminal servicing local Hastings manufacturers, said Community Development Director and Zoning Adminis­ trator Dan King. “Their plans are to establish a truck termi­ nal here in Hastings. The industrial districts allow those as permitted uses,” King said. “They’re trying to break into the market that we have already - with Quality Aluminum, Hastings Manufacturing, Viking, Hastings Fiberglass - and hopefully grab some of that trucking market that’s right there.” Although the site technically doesn’t fall within the restrictions of the Enterprise Drive industrial park, council members approved the drafting of a development agreement that would put similar qualifications on the site. Upon signing the purchase and development agreement, GRE will have five years to develop the site. City Manager Sarah Moy­ er-Cale said the agreement is simply a way to ensure the property doesn’t remain undevel­ oped if current plans fall through. “That’s why we developed the industrial park: to have development there,” Moy- er-Cale said. “Sometimes people’s plans don’t work out, and that’s okay, too. These things happen, but we want to be able to gain control of the property and have another go at having somebody be able to (develop there).” Mayor Dave Tossava said the city is willmg to let go of industrial property for a rela­ tively low price because it makes the site more attractive for developers. “What we’re trying to do out there (in the industrial park) is create jobs. We’re trying to create economic development. That’s why the price of this property is so low,” Tossava said. “You know, if you had eight acres any­ where else around die county, it’d be a lot higher than that. But the end game has always been economic development. That’s why the price has always stayed down.” The city-owned residential parcel directly north of the Enterprise Drive site could also be changing hands soon. A developer has expressed interest in constructing single-fam­ ily workforce housing on the site. The lot has never been formally listed for sale, but Moyer-Cale said it has been avail­ able for approximately the past 20 years. City council members voted to publicize the availability of the lot in accordance with city policy. Although there is an interested developer, Moyer-Cale said the parcel is still very much available. Negotiations for the site haven’t begun, and the city hasn’t listed a price. Any developers interested in the site are free to throw their hats in the ring and enter negotia­ tions with the city. “The whole intention 7s to generate posi•rc live value for the community,” she said. “It’s great that we have somebody interested in thaL but we want to make sure that it’s open to the public, just in case there is somebody else who maybe has an idea there as well.” f 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES, INC. NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE OF REGULATED RETAIL SERVICES MClmetro Access Transmission Services LLC (“MClmetro') hereby noxines notifies an all interested parties that on or after April 22. nereoy 2024. it will discontinue the provision of basic local exchange services to residential and small business customers In the State of Michigan. Bundl^ interexchange services and features such as caller identification, call forwarding and voicemail also will be discontinued to these customers Affected customers have been notified within customer bills and by US mail. AT&T (Michigan Bell) is the local exchange provider in the areas impacted by this change. Verizon Wireless may also provide service in the impacted areas. Verizon 5G and 4G LTE network coverage is searchable at https;//www.verizon.com/coverage-map/ . Additional information regarding other alternative providers in your area is available through rough the Michigan Public Service Commission’s Telephone Exchange Map located on its website at https;//michigan gov/mpsc/ regulatory/telecommunications/michigan-telephone-exchange-map MClmetro has made a filing with the Public Service Commission regarding this discontinuance of service. A customer of MClmetro may request the Commission investigate the availability of comparable voice sen/ice with reliable access to 9-1-1. You . . OU may submit comments to the Commission via mail to the Executive Business Section. Michigan Public Service Commission. P.O Box 30221, Lansing, Ml 48909, referencing Docket No. U-21501 e Electronic comments may be emailed to; mpscedockets@ michigan gov. All comments submitted to the Commission in this matter willbecomepublic information, posted on the Commission's website, and subject to disclosure. Interested parties affected k this discontinuance can contact MClmetro for more information by calling 877-297-7816 or writing to MClmetro Access Transmission Services, LLC, Attn; State Government Relations. 5055 North Point Parkway. Alpharetta, GA 30022. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I I II ALERT, continued from page 1 directly through the Smart911 website. Jacob Welch, Barry County Road Commis­ sion managing director, said the collaborative initiative was recommended following the road commission’s completion of an external communications report. “The quicker we are able to get real-time information to drivers to avoid construction areas, road closures, et cetera, the better,” Welch said. “New ways to communicate with drivers is always a priority for us.” Following the recommendation, the road commission began exploring different ave­ nues of communication. Welch approached Stephanie Lehman, BCCD director, and the two began looking into how the two offices could work together. While BCCD has tex­ ting capabilities, some of those capabilities are tied to its function as an emergency com­ munications provider. “Citizens can text 911 here in Barry Coun- if iT 'f Zz > t jW;: I ty. We can accept and initiate inbound and outbound text. That platform that’s available to us is solely on the network that delivers our 911 calls,” Lehman said. “So if you’re not a 911 center, that’s not an option for you. It’s not a vendor that the road commission could go and pattern with, and have people opt-in (to receive messages).” Smart91l is another service utilized by BCCD that allows users to opt-in to emergen­ cy alerts. While BCRC could partner with Smart911 directly, the road commission wouldn’t receive the same pricing incentives that BCCD receives as a public safety organi­ zation. To save costs and reach more users, BCRC will be piggybacking on BCCD’s Smart9l I alert system. The two departments have agreed to a six­ month trial period to see if the partnership is a good fit. If it’s a good match, the road com­ mission has offered to help cover the costs of the Smart911 service in the future. “We’ve entered into this kind of temporary phase, where we’re going to do this until the end of June. Then we’re going to get back together and decide, if we are going to put this in motion permanently or not,” Lehman said. “Right now, my guess is we probably will.” Lehman said the initiative has already been a huge success. While the BCCD Smart9II alert system typically sees somewhere between two and 10 new users each month. Lehman said 85 new users had opted-in to the service only one week after the collaboration was announced on Jan. 17. “Really, it’s a win-win,” Lehman said. “It’s a way for us to help the road commission to reach a larger percentage of our population. But it’s also getting the Smart911 platform a little more exposure in our community, which is great. Notice is hereby given that Ligh±ouse Title Agency-Mitten State, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (the "Company”), has dissolved on January 31,2024. All persons with claims against the Company are requested to present them in accordance with this notice. Claims must be filed with the Company at the following address: Cunningham Dalman, RC., Attn: Gregory J. McCoy, 321 Settlers Road, Holland, Michigan 49423. Each claim must include the name and address of the claimant, the basis for and amount of each claim (in sufficient detail to permit the Company to make a reasonable judgment whether the claim should be accepted or rejected), and the date or dates on which each claim arose. Each claim against the Company (other than a claim asserted by a claimant who receives written notice of the dissolution by mail, which notice specifies the applicable deadline for submitting claims by known claimants) will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within one year after the publication date of this notice. st 1*^ 1 in »! I I I If I J * M I ri �» r 4 Page 4 — Thursday. February 1, 2024 — The Hastings Banner « I z* VirMy^^nton II I J Did you see I Girl Bosses -.inr I - .je I 1 4 ( The Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce held its re-scheduled awards banquet on Monday night after the original installment was canceled due to inclement weather. Pictured here are the nominees for the Customer Service Award, which included (left to right) Megan Seldon. Jen Salgat, Trina Horstman, Stephanie Brummette, Heidi Makley and Stacy Moore. Horstman was named the win­ ner in that category. For more coverage of the event, see this weekend’s edition of the Lakewood News. (Photo by Jane Kostanko) ? ' 2'f'>1 •-.-K hi i r*f '1 i *1 ' iff’ J A 4 <I .fl r M .4 n TT-^s L ii .br r I r « r > C ■■ r i ’^- .* T I \ ♦ » ■ *L« ALt •n« «i t • 'kb'* I / ■ /; r % J I r «* <« « I.' P5f' w Hr I *1 ft - 4 c •*S. A I J F »• K 4 —< ■i ‘ I .. 1 9^ t " The president in the parade? Banner April 29, 2004 Perhaps the most unique entry in the Maple Syrup Festival grand parade last Saturday was this depiction of President George W. Bush on the campaign trail. The float featured members of The Revue donning masks of the president (waving), his wife, Laura, Vice President Richard Cheney and an entourage of Secret Service agents. (Photo by Helen Mudry) met? Senior year of high school can be a busy time for kids, but getting Logan Bowers, a student at Maple Valley Jr./ Sr. High School to find time for an interview was something of a miracle. Bowers carved a few minutes out of band class to talk during this busy week. As the president of the student council he’s preparing for Winter Homecoming, and he’s also gearing up for his local interviews for his Future Farmers of America (FFA) state office run. The son of Kara and Jon Bowers, Logan Bowers, 17, has attended Maple Valley Schools his whole life. His sister Layla is also an eighth grade student at the school. Bowers’ extracurricular plate is full. Besides being the president of the student council and president of the senior class, Bowers is the student representative to the school board, senior drum major for the marching band, the FFA president and the Region 1 FFA vice president. According to Bowers, “It can be hard to manage all these things, but I’ve been involved in all of this since my seventh grade year, so I’ve definitely found a way to manage it.” “All of my advisers and club leaders are veiy supportive of what I do, very under­ standing of everything that goes on, and if I have to miss out on one little thing, they’re okay with it.” It is clear that one topic Bowers is pas- s The FFA is a student-,ed OE^aSonZ MI •A * s:-. • ** 11 I, K I Oi •.V-..I . ?51C.: i, 1 'l" B a > i k Logan Bowers because it’s not just for farmers. It’s for everyone who’s interested in sharing what agriculture is all about and why it’s so important. I mean, if we don’t have agricul­ ture, we don’t have food,” Bowers added. The Maple Valley FFA recently compet­ ed in its district leadership contest, and is moving on to compete at the regional con­ test next week. In April, the members will participate in a hands-on competition in career development al MSU. Bowers will compete in land conservation, where stu­ dents are given soil samples to test their h^uS what “““ caXVsX thTsaence teinSnSehnoT h' ogy of agriculture. h.s future. He plans to go to Lansing Communiiy College or Michigan State Univer­ sity to study Agriculture Education and become a high school teacher. It is also helping him develop his leaderIhu ’kiHs.-'RIght now, “FFA IS so important to me because it is truly the next generation of future agriculwral leaders in America,” Bowers said taSnduXi"th7weC„ JmS so we need to make sure that wT hTve young people involved.” The big thing everyone thinks when they hear the FFA is Future Farmers of America, but we’re trying to open that up "'f" I’m ™ office in the FFA,” said Bowers If Bowers makes it through his local interviews, he will move on to the state interviews. If he makes it through those, his name will be on the ballot at the FFA Stale and some of it isn’t even the fault of busi­ nesses, either. I have never run a business of my own. Because of that, I’m not going to mini­ mize the fact that, post-COVlD, compa­ nies have faced issues that have made it hard to provide great service for their cli­ ents. Businesses of all industries are strug­ gling to maintain a full staff or even get their hands on the materials they need. This has led to business owners and employees that are overworked and burnt out and it has hindered the consistency in which these companies are able to deliver on expectations. I don’t envy small busi­ ness owners in this climate, so this rant is not meant to vilify them whatsoever. Plus, don’t get me started on unreason­ able and downright rude clients who don’t deserve a positive experience. For the purposes of this column, we’ll pretend like they don’t exist. Customer service - the kind that makes a person feel like they matter - doesn’t necessarily come with major expenses or man-hours tied to it. For starters, communication is something that requires little cost or energy. Customers just want to be spoken to like they’re an actual person. They don’t always want to do everything via technol­ ogy and they don’t want to speak to some­ one who stares blankly at them reciting company lines. They want genuine inter­ actions and the opportunity to bend some­ one’s ear for that moment. That’s the pur­ est and simplest form of doing business connecting with clients and listening to what they need. Customers are also tired of watching their invoices slowly (or in some cases, quickly) inflate for seemingly no reason. This is an area in which I will tread lightly, though. I have spoken with small business owners who have detailed their inflating expenses and how they have done everything they can to keep prices steady, but they simply have to raise them to remain viable. I get that. When I see it is merited, I gladly pay the higher fee. But, mixed in with fhose who are strug­ gling to keep their bottom lines up are businesses that are increasing their prices just because they can get away with it. For instance, when gas prices spiked to over $4 per gallon, I started to see increased charges on my invoice for trash service, As a reasonable person, I saw this as fair, given the fact that it cost quite a bit more to drive. Now, after gas prices have tumbled quite a bit, I waited to see that fee slowly melt away. It didn’t. In fact, as of this year, my bill went up even further, paired with a script of corporate jargon to justify it. My word of wisdom for consumers is to be very picky about where you spend your money. Start supporting the operations that have made it their mission to provide you with a positive experience. I don’t have any hope that big coq rations are going to ever restore any sem­ blance of quality customer service. In fact, I see it only getting worse. It’s on the shoulders of small, local businesses. I’d love to see our local businesses lead the charge in restoring the golden age of cus­ tomer service. Pssst... small business owners, can we have a chat? I’m going to provide you with a golden piece of advice that will help your busi­ ness thrive, and I’ll even waive the con­ sulting fee on this one. If you want to flourish in the market­ place, few things will resonate with both current and potential clients more than providing good customer service. I know this sounds painfully obvious, but trust the consumers on this one - good customer service is nearly impossible to find and it’s frustrating the heck out of us. Personally, I’ve had a pretty bad run of customer service lately as I grapple with a bunch of lovely (sarcasm) issues that have cropped up in my household. I’ll just pick two interactions to frame my point. I know that we all love it when our car breaks down and we have to bring it to the shop (more sarcasm). Well, that happened to my mighty minivan about a month back but I had high hopes that I could get her back on the road as I brought it to a shop that I was familiar, and somewhat satis­ fied, with in the past. I was in luck - they were able to get to it in a matter of a couple of days. Plus another day. Plus another day. And anoth­ er. I was told a few days and ended up waiting a full week. It was one of my more fnistrating experiences with auto repair. Another misadventure in the world of customer service played out more recent­ ly, during the prolonged and frigid tem­ peratures we all suffered through last week. Just as that stretch of crazy winter weather was wrapping up, my furnace decided to make ungodly sounds and then eventually quit working on a Saturday. In the back of my mind, I knew I was going to get no help but I tried calling around to some of the local HVAC shops that I was already familiar with. Company #1 seemed promising until it wasn’t. I was relayed to a technician that works the weekend, on-call shift and I explained to him my problem. He said he would stop by that evening, or in the morning at the latest. I had some space heaters, so I figured I cc^ld rough it over­ night if need be. But that was the last I heard from him as he followed up with no phone call or visit. Company #2 was unhelpful, but at least honest. I explained my problem to another technician, at this point fairly desperate to have someone with some know-how at least look at the thing so I could know what I was up against. The technician made the attractive offer of coming out to my house to the tune of $200 (because it was the weekend, and nothing is more lucrative than preying on a person’s des­ peration) with no promise that he would have the parts to fix my furnace. I chose to warm myself with some space heaters in the 15-degree weather. While I know this column may seem like it has devolved into me airing my personal grievances; I promise that it’s not. The sentiment that good customer service is almost nonexistent today is something that I’ve heard from many others, too. There are simply very few companies that put an emphasis on pro­ viding personal, attentive and positive service. It’s not just me and a few ticked-off friends - data shows that, across the nation, customer service is in the toilet. A survey released by Arizona Stale Uni­ versity’s W.R Carey School of Business found Americans are experiencing recordhi^ problems with products and services, with 74 percent of customers reporting issues, up from 66 percent in 2020 and 56 percent in 2017. Why now? It’s pretty obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in this whole trend - I I 4 55 r I I 5 V I 1 1 Have you J I would like to speak to your manager, please I 1 ' ' * I * Z ’ t remember? w. it 3 Enn^ Do you •*> ■ Convention the week of Feb. 28. If elected, Bowers would “get to repre­ sent for the whole state of Michigan and spread the word about what the FFA is to all of our members in Michigan.” According to Bowers, “It’s like a full-time job.” Bowers also hopes that with an election to the FFA state office, that he will be able to help the regional officers more. “As a regional officer, we do regional camps for all of our chapter officers to come and get training. I would like to focus on making sure each officer gets the sup­ port and training to do these workshops in whatever area it may be,” said Bowers. For surviving his senior year in style and being an amazing spokesperson for the FFA, Logan Bowers is our Bright Light this week. If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you choose? The National FFA officers. I know the president who’s one of my good friends. They’re just so inspira­ tional. It d definitely be a great time to sit down and have some great conversation. What did you want to grow up to be as a child? I wanted to be...so badly, 1 wanted to be an airplane pilot. Are you rooting for anyone in the Super Bowl? Well, up until this week, I was rooting for the Lions. What are you listening to right now? A lot of pop music - recent, current pop. Do you have free time? What do you do m your free time? A lol of research on diflerent agricultural topics that are arising hoi topic issues in the ag world. Who is your hero? That’s a tough one. Can say heroes? I would have to say my heroes would be my parents and all of the staff here al the high school. the ,fie Banner profiles projues a person w 10 makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of y voluntee volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sona ity, for the stories he or she has to tell, ^^ber reason? Send information M ^^^^bigs Banner. 1351 N. M-^3 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058; or emad ^ews@i.adgraphies. com. s,com 6 f J 'r VF ii!' gw ‘■'S 9^ JZ 1^1 ^1 1 * <( f . 1 « s’*' 1 1 * t l^S < I f f REP. CW'J (R.Ukff** 5«* »> if ® w> V s* * — ::xs I S!^ Sil'S® •racJ < ■? I a>3S«« «< —k •***• 1 I ' ■ f I d IM , ZisL I i— ** r W OUl Cl ta en C3 * ine Io solve Kk "■It's jail praUem . ■■ ’ Sftl' f.-. Ft'- • C Cj -t) »n£:> I -• ♦ t• ii- i - *• t- f I «• *- 1 ■ * 1 ’’WfsiBit ’ •* I* • I 56 r^-- III * ‘59« ' •S I 4 * * T I r c* I !••• fT ^4 * Wi M' I.. r. < Iw I r ■ l-l 4. '•I'd ' ** U-. I, I* 4. i h * *5tS w «a«i li < I. 'f *> ^■5 ^4;. - is It, *« *tsi' s V5 ^5 I * *e. » - ■ .’t* ■s *■— ’’Si? 1 0 '/U Jayson Bussa Editor, Hastings Banner ft ■ s The Hastings Banner '■ ■>« I 1 J / iJ J Deuoted to the interests of Barr\^ County since 1856 PuMshedby... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 I press releases: news&j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads^j-adgraphics.com b » •fc. Frederic Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Publisher & CEO Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday. 8;30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. t * > Hank Schuuring CFO • newsroom• Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Barry County $85 per year In adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) t A ’Ah* Pb . wo 1 1 I v' POSTMASTER; Ssnd address dianges t0‘ P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0168 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49056 Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren A ■■4 > . 'X A V'' 1 A I I > A a A v',v.«S �Local lawmakers react to last week’s State of the State address by Gov. Whitmer It ■5^ SSts a l1 f PL ’ co®® e I J ? J'" ” ^*3® io i5i'<Jas S!l« •» J“ Sis lb. .. I nvoicesski.J*S ina^s S£«sss. ^Waub M' ®ip!y be to r O ’^-Millington, said he governor’s plans would “take US back to the 80s.” (t She talkedK re about the Detroit Lions thnn^L than she did about a real plan to fix the road or a plan to solve...our education scores,” said House Minority Leader Matt Hall, R-Richland Township. Legislators that represent constituents in Barry County also weighed in. Here’s what they had to say. S Phi fei^ed th? REP. ANGELA RIGAS (R“Caledonia) “As states begin to rally and sup­ port Texas in their struggle with the Biden Administration, Michigan must be a leader in protecting state’s rights. Joe Biden is allowing a political crisis to occur so he has more to bargain with in budget negotiations with the House. If Whitmer truly wants to be bi-partisan, . ^’Ti away from the Biden Administration A. . protect Michiganders rrom the federal government. It is no secret that Gretchen Whitmer has federal aspirations, perhaps being a backup presidential nominee if Biden’s poll numbers fall even lower. I’m calling for her to show real leadership and to send the Michigan National Guard to protect the state’s rights in Texas.” c , REP. GINA JOHNSEN (R-Lake Odessa) 4^ Gov. Whitmer claims she has helped Michigan families keep more of what they earn and reduce household expenses, but that’s not what I hear from my constituents 11 1 I 1 I '“’’stetal tesssesii ii<t ^^feishefobidiipiiTihiio psibrntbeycaagetwitii, pfexoSoriisL i LI LtKlRghSv IH^Gii ms xnaicMmfnhlmBaixitijff I dtargesoenivimialirtisisrai ir fpersflilaifeBs a?f?soiw MOK s ghtDthf&ctthaiiicM^ildiR ias iod 2 ik thing so 1 could km to ilriit.Nm; after pspwibift Bcr er; I 1 IS If agaM Ik ted................................ l^ipiiteabitlHiedoHfa dellKiMeoSerofaffliisgfflli) sWyiiKltOT.InliiiUfai^ ! ! rAxK tC'ts une of a b yta; my bill if m ta I «<f«i( aid nofe»« i ! re a .stflii ‘ ISSSBS Ii 28555 a ri ' ! snnwlfnij®?® ' K^Steeweatlft Vd Rith a posrtjve Xi'z cixriete M fecote^ '/don’t have any IBU111« Ii>i pssooalgnf' g jee it only I ! i iMfsenwIs* = ofqualitj'cuii'iAl (51111 1 L •e jcnitt b <■ -r:C3^ i I r- . vidng i ! sente it » k f .• -1^' J*" fC nt u trofc^ ! i •*’&> i 0} 201^- Editor, til’ll” i ( ! . I I f I 5P^ It’s time to solve the county’s jail problem Editor: In response to the “In My Opinion” article “Let’s build the jail and save taxes, too” (dated Jan. 18, 2024), the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings City Council need to step up to the plate and build this new jail on the 20 acres for a number of reasons. The jail is needed, it’s time. You will make money selling the current property the jail sits on and help fund the taxpayers cost for a new jail (that’s wise). Barry County is one of the smallest, popu­ lation-wise, in the southern tier of counties in the lower peninsula, yet growing, and I think the majority of residents are happy with see­ ing Barry County retain it’s small town atmo­ sphere, up north feeling and rural charm. People need to understand that we are a bed­ room community county for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing, and that’s what makes Barry County so appealing to so many. While Barry County might seem “small town” compared to everything around us, the leadership does not have to think “small town” about this jail. While having another park would be nice for the people of the county, there is a lot of cost in maintaining it, and people have to understand that we are not as outdoor-oriented as we were 50 to 60 years ago. Driving through the Hast­ ings area plenty of times a week, I see little activity in the parks, and there would be no sense financially to add another park that too few people are going to take the time to enjoy. So the wisest course of action for those who are responsible for making this decision would be to build the jail on the 20 acres, sell the current property and get it back on a tax rolls. The jail is a need, and a wise group of leaders would see that for these reasons and more, this serves the needs of the people of Barry County best. Building the jail is a win­ win for everybody. Joseph Perotta Nashville J jr * r I Pt ' tr 1 A k I .V 5= 1 I tfi9 e 4 . f ft* rr { I 4 F I A ft p “The governor is pulling the wool over the eyes of Michiganders every­ where - but the real­ ity of the state of our ■f state is bleaker than she wants us to 1 believe. f In the past year, । the governor and I ft her Democrat colleagues have implemented anti-business regulations on job providers, taken actions that will increase household costs for families in coming years, and reversed a permanent tax cut that every Michigan was entitled to under our state law. The truth is, she’s far more concerned about her political aspirations and fulfilling promis­ es she made to her campaign financiers than she is about the prosperity of Michiganders, the quality of our education, the affordability of life here, or the growth of our economy.” it' session last month. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) City to consider implementing traffic-calming features to Green Street Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter Mini-roundabouts and pedestrian islands could be coming to a busy portion of Green Street in the future. Hastings City Council members voted to pay preliminary engineering costs of $9,300 to determine the viability of two mini round­ abouts and two pedestrian crosswalk islands on Green Street. One roundabout would be imple­ mented at the Fish Hatchery Park entrance or Ironside Drive, while the other would be placed at the intersection of Market and Green Streets. One pedestrian island would be placed at an existing crosswalk near Corewell Health Pen­ nock Hospital, while the other would be placed further west as part of a planned walking trail. If the new infrastructure elements are found to be a good fit, the city would pay another $9,000 to add them to already planned Green Street upgrades. The traf­ fic-calming features were discussed during a Hastings Planning Commission workshop session with national transportation planning consultant Mark Fenton, Green Street could be a good candidate for the new features because of its high volume of traffic, Fenton said. Fish Hatchery Park and the hospital generate a lol of traffic that can make the area tricky for both drivers and pedestrians to navigate, Fenton said. With the city upgrading Green Street infrastructure as part of its planned replacement of lead water mains, it could be a good time to implement the features at a lower cost. There’s a chance the city might only imple­ ment some of the roundabouts and islands, City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said. What the city decides to do will depend on the find­ ings of the preliminary engineering. “We don't really know (which traffic-calm­ ing elements) we want to do there, if any,” she said. “We really need the concept to fig­ ure that out.” The Republican Party of today is unrecognizable to me I was once part of a Republican Party that I believed stood for the values and freedoms I learned about in my high school social studies class. A party which would take a firm stand on what is right, a party with an objective morality, defined liberties, a party which not only protected the rights of the people but gave a place for the exchange of ideas with enthusiastic deliberation. This is not the party I find myself in today. The Republican Party today has no abil­ ity or inclination to give a compelling argument worth listening to, let alone one worth believing in, hence the sharp pointed regurgitated talking points hurled ad nau­ seam with no thought or discernment whatsoever. They assume their “right” to intentionally offend their opponents then label them as vermin, scourge of the earth rather than work to win over their mind. I had always assumed that perhaps the people running the party might be convict­ ed of their political beliefs that it drove them to a higher level of activism in such a way that they would want to give compel­ ling arguments with the ambition of win­ ning minds, hence their ambitions to grab hold of the wheel and take command. However what 1 see instead are stubborn individuals in search of echo chambers looking for that next one-liner that will tickle their ears. The Republican Party is a mess, from the national level all the way down to the local level. They choose to be incapable in holding their own accountable while screaming from the rooftops how incom­ petent their opponents are. It is hypocrisy at its finest. I have been accused of trying to control the local party many limes in the past - I can assure you. If I had wanted to do so, I could have done so easily, and that is not a compliment. There was something amiss about it to the point I didn’t want to pursue it, something nagging in my head that if I did decide to go down that road that I would need to give up certain moral/constitutional convictions I have historically refused to waiver or yield to. As a result, 1 have not pursued a leadership role. 1 have made a commitment to stand for what is right, no matter who 1 am up against without giving a second thought to who I might upset or what so-called 44 authority” may be taken away. Whether it is the 82 billion dollar budget that a so-called Republican voted for, or the reli­ gious test included in that budget in viola­ tion of the First Amendment and Article 11,1 refuse to be part of a ‘'political party” isn’t it how our local tax dollars were utilized during the investigation what the commissioners are inter­ ested in? Larry Osborne Delton As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: “ All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and com­ munity of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. ii' Thf Hastings which is incapable of calling it out and holding it’s own to account. Now please, do not read what I am not saying. I did not say that all Republicans are evil, however, in my view, I believe that the party has hit the point of diminish­ ing return on time invested actively work­ ing to restore honesty, integrity and objec­ tive morality back into the party in such a way that it can bring people aboard. What good is a party which only choos­ es to serve itself? To quote Everett Dirksen, “I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.” This seems to be the motto of the party and I cannot, and will not, be flexible on issues of moral turpitude. As such I will not be a precinct delegate for the Republican Party this upcoming election as I believe it to be a futile use of my energy and voice. I hope someone with more energy and ability than I will grab the wheel and restore it to what it once was but until then I will find other problems to tackle. To paraphrase President Reagan, I didn’t leave the Republican Party, the Republican Party left me. 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It - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a persorial nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! 1 k ><^**«*^ •>1/^ REP. RACHELLE SMIT (R-Martin) SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER I / Wi 4 r • •s ) 1 1*^' t I <2U/C Pm glad to see our sheriff will be giving a presen­ tation to our county commission on his election fraud investigation as he promised. But I hope the feet that he didn’t mention officer Noteboom was just an innocent omission, as he has been the main person involved in our local investigation. After all, : Si*" I re i 1 1 Sheriff will need to answer for his use of taxpayer money in election investigation f 1 f 9 J 1 •x > r' 1 who continue to suf­ *4 fer at the hands of ♦ inflation and bur­ densome income tax rates. The working fam­ ilies I represent need 4 V to hear what the gov­ tr ernor is doing to PT V ' » KV reduce basic, every­ FV /» 1 day household costs. They don’t need rebates on expensive electric cars they can’t afford and that aren’t practical for Michigan winters. The real problems facing rural Michiganders continue to be overlooked Sadly, it looks like 2024 will be just anoth­ er year of frivolous spending of taxpayer dollars, hand-picking corporations to receive state handouts and neglecting to fund local road and infrastructure projects.” r •J? 9 I Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her sixth annual State of the State Address last week to call for new spending on affordable housing, business incentives, universal preschool and free community college. The speech to a joint session of the state Legislature reflected scaled-back expectations for 2024, as Democrats start the legislative session without the House majority that helped Whitmer enact sweeping changes in 2023. Whitmer outlined roughly 10 proposals matching the number of classic rock referenc­ es she made in a speech themed around what she called the “big hair and bold leather jackets” of the 1980s. Still, the governor’s plan to spend $1.4 billion on affordable housing would be “the largest investment” of its kind “in Michigan history,” she said. Other proposals would “make life more affordable” in a time of high inflation. “No matter who you are or where you come from, if you work hard, you should be able to provide for your family and have a fair shot at a better fiiture,” Whitmer said. Whitmer’s address came amid mixed reviews of the Michigan economy, which appears “strong and stable” compared to recent pandemic years, according to econo­ mists and state officials. But Michigan is lagging in median income and educational outcomes while falling behind on infrastructure, community well-being and job opportunities, according to a recent report by the governor’s population growth council. The state is losing more young people than it is attracting, and it’s aging faster than its neigh­ bors, a reality that poses significant challenges for policymakers, the council concluded. The Michigan Education Association called Whitmer’s twin proposals for universal pre­ school and free community college a “game changer,” and legislative Democrats said they were excited to get to work on the agenda. But Republicans criticized Whitmer’s speech as a “greatest hits” compilation that The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1. 2024 — Page 5 u I ' < * X K L * �e / * Page 6 — Thursday, February 1. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Hastings FFA students compete at districts I i: ■ ■■ ■ 9 V . .V • > » & k 4'- I JJ <3 T t • I Ar S’ I > » I < *t ♦? •Seki «• *• > a ■ *rw »« -^7 X I, 'r I CK 1 •' "•l •• t ‘f t J is .'1 V J •s * /I X. f I 'k » 1. ** 9 "9 a?/J ^JT* < 7 >• 4 0 i 4 >■ 'LJ' I •, i Janice Conklin, age 89, of Hastings, MI, passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Visitation service for Janice will be held one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Dan­ iels Funeral Home - Hastings. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at the Daniels Funeral Home, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, ML Guests are invited to remain at the funeral home for a luncheon and time of fellowship. The burial service will take place at River­ side Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsftineralhome.net. « * Charlie Mattice took third place in Junior High Public Speaking at Wednesday’s FFA district competition in Olivet. Joyce Louise Palazzolo, age 94, of Mid­ dleville, MI, passed away on January 29, 2024. Joyce was bom on May 6, 1929 in Grand Rapids to Harold and Tillie (Fellmer) Champion. Joyce was talented in ceramics and was passionate about teaching others the craft as well. She enjoyed making wine, baking, gar­ dening, and cooking. Joyce is survived by children, Terry (Sue) Palazzolo, Nancy (Jerry) Lipscomb, Joan Hermenitt, Cindy Palazzolo; nine grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Joseph Palazzolo; grand­ son Michael King; parents; and brother, Ron­ ald Champion. Joyce's family will receive friends on Sat­ urday, Feb. 3, 2024 at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m., where her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Private burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery. Please visit www.beelergoresfiineral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Joyce’s family. Members of Hastings’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) club traveled to Olivet High School on Wednesday, Jan. 24 to compete in FFA’s district competition. Several club members performed well, bringing home some hardware Wednesday night. Students competed in a variety of catego­ ries on Wednesday, ranging from public speaking to job interviews. In the Creed Speaking category, Westin O’Heam earned a silver rating with a sixth­ place finish. Brissa Hernandez took fifth place, also bringing home silver. a r J&e/ued 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministnes: Sundays 6 p.m. Caitlin Christmas Rose, Hastings and Gregory Steven Bowerman, Hastings . # LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900 . ebsite: w www.lifegalecc.com w w.l i fegalecc .com. ft I ne 10 a.m. y Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays-Bible Study-6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. ^fOphie^ r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 V R" i I t •r Several Hastings FFA students competed on Wednesday at the district competition in Olivet. Pictured here are (from left) Annemarie Allerding, Kaylie Carl, Olivia Meeker, Brissa Hernandez and Westin O’Hearn. J!.ahe, ^deiAa, * 9 4> J Ul^ ~ . ?• J. L Erbs to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary 'J4! •4 Steve and Maijorie (Springer) Erb began their married life together on Jan. 26, 1974. They are the parents of Kristi (Erb) Hanshaw, Kyle (Melissa) Erb, Jeff (Kristi) Erb, Jason (Lindsey) Erb; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. To celebrate this special anniversary, their children would like to invite friends and fam­ ily to join them for a dessert open house on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Party Bam Hall, 10118 M-43 in Delton. No gifts please. Elaine Garlock Groundhog Day. Whether the sun shines or not, we are glad for warmer temperatures than we had two weeks ago. Much of our snow has melted. Each day, the level goes down. More than two weeks later, we learn the death of longtime educator Margaret “Peg” Christopher of Ionia. For 40 years, she taught vocal music at schools in Ionia, Belding and Lakewood. Her entry into Lakewood came from unusual circumstances. A chance visit to a fiiend who was teaching at Clarksville got her an invitation to come periodically to do some music education. Soon after, the Clarks­ ville school became part of the Lakewood system and she came with the merger. Thus, her field of instruction expanded to Lakewood elementary grades. One major contribution she made was to compose a rhyming song about the formation of Lake Odessa to com­ memorate the centennial of the village in 1987. This was sung to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” She was active in several organiza­ tions including MARSP, for which she was the editor of its newsletter for decades. She had reached the age of 97. Twice widowed, she had a long marriage to Fred Christopher and then 10 years to Donald Fell. A memorial ser­ vice will be held in the spring. The final words - •» A. -.J' af I •J" ict 0 t *• • 9 I I in her life story advise readers to plant a tree in memory of Peg. The Lansing State Journal reported the death of Gailen Wortley, age 99, who died on Jan. 24. Bom in Woodland Township, he was the fifth in a family of five. At age 23, he mar­ ried Maxine “Mick” Bates of Woodland Township. They had 76 years together. His work was at Michigan State University in its forestry department where he annually planted tree seedlings, totaling in the millions. Each year, he planted 2 million seedlings. He also had a second job at Meijer to ensure his chil­ dren’s college education. Wortley was a father of five, grandfather of 15 and husband of his wife for over three-quarters of a century. His funeral was held at Pennway Church of God in Lansing today. There will be a soup supper at the museum on Emerson Street on Friday, Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The usual menu is a variety of soups, bread, salads and desserts. With temperatures well above 32 degrees, we can once again see our lawns. We still have some hard-packed snow in spots and much of it is quite dirty. We can also see plenty of branches on the ground. A few of the late snowbirds have left for their short Florida stays. They are the ones who prefer to be home for much of the winter but are glad to get away from the changeable weeks of February and March. As one snow­ bird lady said, they like to enjoy a spring in Florida and then experience it in Tennessee for a week or two and then arrive back home in time for yet another spring, Michigan-style. ! E Sc 4 t ‘'fl .1 M •* P 71 ■K VO?1 IM iw il; .-r- 3*’ 3-0: ■co < ir. ••1 ’• ‘ i « ■ r< r 1 Ji * \A’.T Xi V 5 •• . f Ai a «u JU »l ' - itc J.'*’ it 1 ;3iJr:5^'4 :sr, « Bl I >!• fts* . A. 3 .«« \ a «1* aa' , -AtVi 'iTa: ti- * r-LT ■ ■5 .5 » * s b ?? r I’i C3T5 ***S u .'' Jd □c 2 i0» X ' 15?i < T* .M 'X: at > ?-3 aaic XfB jz :t: £: 4< * ft: K « «I A ♦ *-|-5 4* ■ 3?' Ai V t *®s iBt !W ** '-1 ’:spo::.vf7X' :<• ?«*'» kC Pvt •*. **▼ •• ft «r W Y Bd ■ •SUI**,./. .V "SISIENT AND NW IL «®t it, Lakewwi jnr VI jh -k IKiisljbO ^K«atr: - ft * iUl t te . u 1 > r K ’-c; X « HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night I i ( f Evelyn Rose Barlow, bom at home on December 18, 2023 at 8:35 a. ni. to Carlos Barlow and River Larsen of Hastings. Weight 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Norm and Carole Barlow of Hastings. «**«* Hudson Reed Marshall, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on December 20, 2023 to Faith Smith and Lucas Marshall of Shel­ byville. 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. WOODGROVE ***** Brynlee Marie Heximer, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on December 29, 2023 to Miranda Lorenz and Eric Heximer of Hast­ ings. ***** Kasen Justin Baird, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on December 30, 2023 to Maigan Baird and Brian Baird of Hastings. ***** Ember, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 4, 2024 to Kaitlyn Stuck and Travis Yoder of Hastings. ***** Eleapor Jane Bateson, born at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 2, 2024 to Megan Bateson and Dustin Bateson of Hastings. ■« • sA > A > ***** Corbin Janies Leffew, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 8, 2024 to Alyxis Sue Rudd and Micheal Anthony Leffew of Hastings. ***** 4 I s r*» ‘H • Roselynn Grace Heath, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 14,2024 to Har­ ley M. Wilber and Kaleb S. Heath of Hastings. ♦♦♦♦♦ ® -5 ?»5 at c 4 >1 -3^ / ■ 1 A Jonah Coval Vincent, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 15, 2024 to Krista K. Vincent and John C. Vincent of Nashville. ***** H A 4 Atlas Anthony Dudley, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on January 16,2024 to Sarah Dudley and Joseph Dudley of Battle Creek. %Jb > brethren CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator. accessible Sunday School 9-30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. local bu.Kinpsses^ FMb' nlHH ntMr0l«t> ^roducli 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Ji* k « t services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these I e* » i I > < > * ‘ ■ I. b 4 J ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH . if -«/>• I J OC> CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. b K-*- < ayw.haslinpsfreemethodist ££MQ. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: L •I Dale Billingsley and Ray Girrbach Providing Exceptional Service with Compassion and Care WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. I •5 f4 SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. «& S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. - 6^ •1 135 ? (I HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy.. RO. Box 8. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. EmaU hastfmc@gmail co II Website: f S' IJ 4^ •• • ,T JS t ».» 1 4 L« „.at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience I ..<-**** 54»»i *n7 I ' \ '*1 326 S. Broadway Street Hast^, Micfugan 49056 f i * •l Fax(269)-945-O663 ? •> . 5 .^ . i i r b .X * f mRBACH TeL(269)-945-3252 '-•F* » • '5 i Lt yVorsh ip Togeth er & I I k Charlie Mattice took third place in Junior High Public Speaking, earning silver, Annemarie Allerding placed third in Prepared Public Speaking, earning the silver honor and an alternate spot for the regional competition. Olivia Meeker and Kaylie Carl received gold ratings in the Job Interview category. The Junior High Conduct of Meeting team will move on to regionals after taking second place in Olivet on Wednesday. The team consists of Kaylee Roe, Mackenzie Harris, Kaydin Rice, Chole Salazar, Lilly Edger, Graceyn Hormann, Lilly Randall and alternate Jozlynn Davis. I SI « I Funeral Home f The 2024 Hastings FFA club. (Photos provided) bn ? $ x”..- < <• • At*»< J’ Ls*., -I — 7 4 B iT. r ? *< « f . » HEk • r •’Sp' « iL 1 Joyce L. Palazzolo Janice Conklin t iHUMKunav HKIheMill^ 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 X i SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS * t ’1! s J < Social Security cards are safer at home Hillary Hatch Htiblic Affairs Specialist A Social Security card is not an identification document. In many situations, you only Social Security number ( N). Your physical card is not necessary tor most business needs. Do you need ..vvu evidence evidence for tor work? work.' There i here are several documents you can use instead of your card. These include- Birth Certificate Pemancnt Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Employment Authorization Document - Form 1-94 or Form I-94A c. T’ y'-ur physical card to apply for certain benefits. . . You can simply provide your SSN for benefits like- Housing - Health insurance - Food assistance You should also know your physical card IS not required as evidence for the Depart­ ment of Motor Vehicles. The only state that requires a physical card is Pennsylvania. For all other states, acceptable evidence includes: — W-2 forms -Form SSA-1099 - Non-SSA-1099 forms - Pay stubs Keeping your card at home reduces the risk of loss or theft - and helps you keep your information safe. To learn more about keep­ ing your card and information safe, visit our Fraud Prevention and Reporting webpage al ssa.gov/fraud. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for IVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE. Grand Rapids. MI 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch(^sa.gov. «. \ i\N- *»s 4 A KIF* V . \v. » ’<'s « 5L w. <• > K r; * 1 A > > 1 s % ’ll S'. S e. I » * 'x 4 1 1 I s A I z n X *5 . < « .X A . .s \«J iuAi^«aR4 v' .V ’ A W. I �! • s s V. S ‘X 2 r‘ t : I f' il I I i‘l* The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1, 2024 — Page 7 « fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner / r 1 ' I * * s. 4 I < ■ttlM lltlt ♦ J r w.’ I' A < -A 1 I € i: J X* t £ I k i t •s 2" I *" i!5 • r r 1 4 L 'X t ' K I &-S * ,A II I J I I ■V U- lieaikofGii^'^iiTOk < nriui _ /kuL I ,i u f »iliies« i liNnii Iwi .Keb ■'’‘KilaKwiEgfjl , ».k lai?b £bi^ i ^^wut -5SSSB fe can'iiffi) offilF 11' wSSS' I S’" f I , «EBmi«Siw«fnteMi2ta=t ■ i WaiiBlJeM W jcjpcanres iieH ab>c “ m ' ■ iWHteisliadmiCtoilieji, te « misi® 10 mie psiettj, Jo saaemetotaS(Miate,te(Hs. . tile sW tale put o( fc hW iwrsaiy M aid she esse wilb tbe [DS^ hfffieliltfiiisttie^ bSM I A < ■ r I 2'. 4 !• i s I V < J <E p t L * e . 1z < 1 h 19 J? ■ ■* I £ *> •fi ta !»4 i/ * r « X I • itoitefamwoflieOteae® M ft Jm mb« mIte»as9®?•» Itey« jirto W Da-aewa®-ew«* ixciictaiiiigMARSP.fa’Wi jfcmfitsKwsleiiiiteilWj tix ilOI tttff ii2O2(lo> ae jBftin A • d , U C I IfHssWP' ■xX rr Banner Oct. 22. 1987 Hastings is going to have a new occupant in the old Union Block building. In 1869, a three-story brick building was erected in Hastings at the southwest comer of State and Jefferson streets. Il was the first brick building in Hastings, if not in the entire county, and was called the Union Block because there was a “union” of effort to erect it, three different business interests uniting in building the block. The men behind the construction of the block were William S. Goodyear and Nathan Barlow, of the firm Goodyear and Barlow; D.G. Robinson and R.B. Wightman of the firm Robinson & Wightman; and Isaac A. Holbrook, rattorney. A copy an old . fof ,, . Aetna record for Hastings lists Goodyear and Barlow taking a $5,000 builder’s risk for 30 days on their three-story building under construction. The brick building is listed as having three stories, 22 by 120 feet, 12-inch-thick walls and five chimneys. Another insurance policy with the same company in 1871 lists the con­ tents of the store as having clothing, carpet­ ing, hats, caps, boots and shoes, groceries and "Yankee notions” on the first floor of the three-story structure. J.P. Roberts & Co. was another first renter according to the insurance Records. Jf^ c.^pried $2,000 od his stock of drugs, medicine, patent oils, fancy goods and store fixtures. The building extended for three fronts along Jefferson making three store buildings on the ground floor. Goodyear and Barlow owned the east third of the building and uti­ lized the store on the ground floor for their stock of dry goods. The middle third fell to Robinson & Wightman who used it for the h^dware store, while the w est portion of the block was Mr. Holbrook’s share. The greater part of the second floor was used for offices, while the third floor was a public hall known as Union Hall, and here for many years theatrical enlenainments. social gatherings and dances were held. On the third floor in Mr. Holbrook's part of the building was the Masonic Lodge room. On Jan. 13, 1893, the scenery on the stage of Union Hall caught fire and the building was badly damaged. The second and third floors fell in. Four firms suffered damage E.Y. Hogle with a $15,000 stock of dry goods; Ira Van Valkenburgh with a $9,000 stock of hardware; Will Goodyear, the druggist incurred a loss of from $500 to $1,000 having moved his goods out of his store, A month laler, during some high winds, the west wall fell and went crashing through W.H. Goodyear's drug store. The rest of the wall fell to the east and went through Dicker­ son’s saloon. Mr. Dickerson had just moved back into his building. The disaster complete­ ly destroyed his business, as all the contents were “dropped into the cellar.” The building was soon rebuilt but since then the west third has hardly been considered as part of the Union Block. One of the early-known store occupants, the Wright Brothers, owned and operated a women's clothing and dry goods store in the eastern two-thirds of the building. They sold to Loppenthien’s in 1910, who put on a modem storefront" the first year, and in 1911 added a balcony to increase floor space. Loppenlhien Compaii) conducted a general department store, carrying the diflerent clothing lines as well as groceries. Loppenthien’s store was part of the down­ town scene for over 25 years. In 1936, the A&P food store moved from south Jefferson Street to the comer of Slate and Jefferson. A&P was the first national chain grocery store to locate in Hastings. After moving in 1942, A&P located itself on the southeast comer of Court and Church streets where Hastings City Bank (now Highpoint Commu- many of them being lost, broken or stolen. Byron Dickerson's saloon with a stock of liquors was destroyed. On the second floor, P.T. Colgrove had a suite of offices, the office furniture, fixtures and a library. Books were greatly damaged by water; some being deemed worthless. M.W. Riker, justice of the peace, had a law and insurance office over Byron Dickinson’s saloon. The rear portion of the second floor back of these offices were used by Hogle, Van Valkenburgh and Dickerson. Union Hall occupied two-thirds of the otjiftd .floor wljile the Masonic Lo^g&^|I occupied the west third of the third story. The Masonic Hall Lodge lost its charter, records, furniture, photographs of past offi­ cers and other items. The lodge was an old one and its records could not be replaced. The old star lodge also lost a full set of silverware and all of their regalia, which was new, they had worn them once. nity Bank) is now. In 1957, they buili a new buildii^ at 302 N. nfcq^M^;A&p.^lt^ed Iq 1972 and sold the building to Kroger Ben Franklin opened in the old A&P buildmg in 1942 with Stan Cummings as manager. Later in 1946, Cummings purchased the unit from Hagan Brothers of Bloomington. Ind. The first major change in the method of oper­ ating the store was made in the spring of 1952 when it was completely remodeled and n** Ml’’ IrfU^ i i I changed to self-scn ice. This was an innovalion in Southuesiem Michigan, and visitors came here from many places, including Detroit, Indiana and Ohio, to see it. Another more extensive remodeling and redesigning of the complete operations was done in 1962-63. Al that lime, the most up-to-date type of fixtures were utilized with lowered counters and multiple shelv­ ing units, making merchandise more acces­ sible to customers. Fixtures included dou­ ble-deck cases , . candy . , and new greeting card racks which were lowered to bring more cards within customers' reach. Check-out counters were all redesigned and in 1963 model change-computing cash registers provided speedier and more accurate check­ out seiA ice. The exterior of the store had also been remodeled with the addition of a limestone front and a new freight entrance had been installed at the back. Stanley Cummings sold the store to Peter Coble in April of 1965. Coble had been w ith the store since 1955 and was appointed manager in 1961. Coble remodeled the store again in 1965. In Febru­ ary 1968, he closed the store for three days and remodeled again with new fixtures and merchandise. Coble and his manager John McKay added a wearing apparel line. John McKay was hired as manager in 1965. Al the end of February, John McKay bought the business from Coble and owned it until 1987 when the store was closed. Now (1987) the building is being readied for the new Radio Shack store. taw *—1^ ■ -< I 2^— RI H * I I r--** u J ■: Xft* 1 •i r *** > J' • -t * .H I 4*^ 1 1 *< - 1 «ir' f i 1 i 1 ft L I PERSISTENT AND PATIENT’: Despite ordinance against it, Lakewood grad opens Lake 0 tattoo shop Jane Kostanko hiili 1^'^4’202410 Za Rnxom^seewliiikij'a ' awl&bm eiesHffl)-grafe ()k comiM skmade»is 10wniposeaihTMB iisHi«‘ f 1 Ji ' 9 * " -A •* Employees of the Ben Franklin Store gather for this 1968 photo. Esther Walton >< I I 1 ••■ » 1 ejofiW^^ t Some history of the Union building r [Wt2aE).iiiff f w t Lillvb^U7>^?'tte.. JZ'T TURNING BACK THE PAGES w« r * * I" i 4 Contributing H'riter For Sabrina Strong, opening her business was no small feat. When she came up with the idea. Lake Odessa, which was the proposed home for her business, didn’t even allow her type of establishment. However, the 24-year-old Lakewood graduate worked with village ofllcials to pave the way for Strong Ink Tattoos, a tattoo shop that is the first business of its kind in Lake Odessa. Long before her grand opening over the weekend. Strong had to first navigate Lake Odessa’s ordinance that did not allow pierc­ ing or tattoo parlors. Strong said, “I got that changed; it took about six months to get that done.” After the ordinance was changed. Strong began working with Ionia County and the state to work through all the legal red tape. ‘‘I had to contact Ionia County to go through them to get a review plan to make sure I had everything up to code and standard within my building/’ Strong explained. “Once that was filled out and turned in, I could get my application for my body art facility license, and once the inspection was approved, I could legally open my doors.” Strong has years of tattooing experience under her belt from which to draw from. She tattooed professionally for the past two years al Outlaw Tattoo in Hastings, where she had a few specialties. “I do a lot of fine line work - that’s one of the areas that I’m reached out to most about,” she said. “I do a lot of floral work. I have a big clientele for that. Lately, I’ve been going into Celtic or Nordic work, which is really kind of awesome. It’s a little outside my comfort zone, but I like it,” Strong said. Lake Odessa resident Margaret Rough has already been Strong’s client twice and plans to return. u When looking for a tattoo artist the most important quality is the ability to make someone feel comfortable, aside from, of course, being a good artist,” Rough said. “Sabrina not only has a way of mak­ ing a client feel comfortable but also feel •1 ■ 4 p » t t ‘•J? “J M - jBgsr*~ V. The Union Block building as it looked around 1900. 4* ??6? ‘•■rr < 1 L • I i ‘ i I >• 1 I I Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Feb. 2-8 Feb. I-28 February Storybook Walk: “The Birdwatchers" by Simon James. Go on a birdwatching adventure with a grand­ father and his grandchild. After your story­ book adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and discover common Michigan backyard birds. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Wednesday, Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day dinner and artist reception. To-go dinner pickup lime: 5:15-5:45 p.m. Music: 5:307:30 p.m. The plated dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The artist reception will take place between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Treat your partner to a romantic, homemade Vai- Sabrina Strong is pictured outside her new shop Strong Ink Tattoos. The shop is the first of its kind for Lake Odessa. (Photo by Jane Kostanko) heard. She listens to your idea and makes it come alive. Not once did I ever feel nervous in her chair. I'd recommend her to anyone, especially those newer to getting tattoos, because she really does have a calming essence to her which makes the process of getting a tattoo what it’s meant to be, therapeutic. Strong also plans to offer some kid-ori­ ented activities in the future. “During the summer I'll be offering henna body art, which is temporary tattoos. And I'll be doing more flash sale types ot of things so parents and kids could come in together and the kids could gel henna mini tattoos and the parents could get actual mini tattoos.” Expanding her olTcrings IS something else that Strong is looking forward to. «» 1 would like to expand in the future. Right now I only have room for one more artist because I have an apprentice current­ ly. In the future, 1 plan to provide piercings, bul not until I get settled into this part of my journey,” she said. Strong’s advice to people wanting to open their own business is to be “persistent and patient.” Strong Ink Tattoo, LLC is located at 1001 Tupper Lake Street in Lake Odessa. entine’s Day dinner at the Institute while listening to local musician Zach Franklin on the keyboard with a mix of light jazz and easy-listening music. Enjoy a plated meal in the Visitor Center or pick up a to-go dinner. Afterward, meet Paulette Carr at her artist's reception and browse the beautiful paintings of her “Into Nature” exhibit. Attendees are asked to register for dinner by Feb. 7. The artist reception and music are tree; there is no need to attend the dinner to enjoy the reception. Institute member's enjoying the dinner must pay S21. Non-mcmbers will pay $35. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstiluie.org/evcnts. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. I - Great Decisions discus­ sion group, 9:30 a.m.; January Series, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); Movie Memories & Milestones watches the 1945 film, “Love Letters.” 5 p.m.: library accepting donations for Friends book sale. Friday, Feb. 2 -- Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m.; January Series, 12:30 p.m. (live, remote); library accepting donations for Friends book sale. Monday, Feb. 5 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; library board meeting, 4;30 p.m.: library accepting donations tor Friends book sale. Tuesday, Feb. 6 - Baby Cafe, 10 mahjong 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; library accepting donations for Friends book sale Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club 10:30 a.m.; W'riters’ Night, 6:30 p.m More information about these and other I I' H I 4 * k. t I ~ - 1 1 I �•♦ J Pag© 8 — Thursday. February 1. 2024 — The Hastings Banner j j Gridlock grips the Michigan House amid partisan split Jonathan Oosting Bridge Michigan LANSING - The Michigan House this month approved honorific legislation to rename a portion of a state highway for a firefighter who died from a stroke. That's it. One month into a House session that began with a temporary 54-54 split between Demo­ crats and Republicans, partisan gridlock has effectively killed any legislative momentum amid recurring GOP calls for shared power. “The question becomes: What happens next? And I honestly don’t know,” House Floor Leader Abraham Aiyash, D-Hamtramck, told Bridge Michigan. House Democrats, who have scheduled only a handful of votes but blame the stand­ still on Republicans, lost their two-seat majority in November when Reps. Kevin Coleman and Lori Stone won mayoral races in Westland and Warren. While Democrats are heavily favored to win back those seats, the special elections aren't until April 16. So for the next two and a half months, they’ll need at least some Republican support to pass any meaningful legislation. That hasn’t happened yet, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle told Bridge they are skeptical there will be a breakthrough any­ time soon. House Minority Leader Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has used the temporary split to push for some form of power sharing arrangement, which last happened in the early 1990s, when Republican and Democrat- ic co-speakers presided over a fully seated state House that was evenly split 55-55. What we’d like to do is get together with Democrats in the Legislature - with the gover­ nor and the Senate - to use this shared power in the House as an opportunity to tackle the big issues” like roads, education and economic development, said Jerry Ward, a spokesperson for Hall and House Republicans. “Unfortunately ... Democrats haven’t par­ ticularly been interested in that.” House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, met with Hall last week before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State Address, in which she urged legislators to help her provide free community college for all, among other things. But Tate's spokesperson called the meeting unproductive” and he told reporters that ending the standstill will be “up to Leader Hall and if he wants to govern.” ‘COMMON GROUND’ Whitmer, who served as a legislative aide in the 1993-94 session when Republicans and Democrats last split power in the state House, has joined Tate in effectively ruling out that possibility for this year. “This is not shared power,” the governor told reporters earlier this month, noting that a longstanding House rule adopted again last year allows Democrats to retain control of the lower chamber unless there is an even 55-member split. “This is a situation where the people of Michigan elected Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, two legislators ran mayors of of ran and and now now they they are are serving serving as as mayors their theirhometowns, hometowns,”” Whitmer Whitmersaid. said. ▲. fl w * > >/ i * % — io»c4cosis i ^•7 I •fl > 4k ''K Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, has so far rebuffed "shared power” proposals by GOP Leader Matt Hall. (Photo by Jonathan Oosting) “We got to stay focused on finding some common ground.” But that common ground has so far proven elusive, and even low-hanging fruit has start­ ed to rot on the vine. The House was expected to vote on bipar­ tisan and seemingly uncontroversial probate trust legislation on Jan. 18, but Democrats adjourned amid fears the bills would fail and have not yet rescheduled the votes. A day earlier. House Republicans had blocked passage of a Senate GOP bil 1 allowing emergency safety interventions in certain child care homes, citing new Democratic amend­ ments they’d had “only hours” to review. “Mr. Speaker, it takes 55 votes to pass a bill,” Hall said in a statement after the legis­ lation failed in a 52-52 vote, with four legis­ lators absent. Hall is not pushing to be co-speaker but has proposed several changes to “promote bipartisanship in the House,” such as evenly splitting committee assignments between Republicans and Democrats, his spokesperson said. ‘POLITICS AS USUAL’ While slow starts to the year are not unheard of in the Michigan House, this month’s glacial pace stands out. By the end of January last year, a slim Democratic majority had already voted to approve two Urgeted tax breaks sought by Whitmer, including repeal of the state’s so-called “retirement tax.” Both chambers of the Legislature had approved a $1.1 billion supplemental spend­ ing plan, which included $350 million in business incentives, along with new money for affordable housing projects and other Democratic priorities. Despite the slow January this year, Tate said last week he remains optimistic Democrats will still find ways to tackle significant legislation. Even if they don’t have the floor votes right now, “we’ll still have committee work,” he said, noting Democrats will be able to line up floor votes for later April, when they are likely to regain their voting majority. House Republicans appear equally skepti­ cal about the chances for bipartisan coopera­ tion in the near-term. “I have a feeling the agenda is going to be relatively light for the foreseeable future,” said state Rep. Bryan Posthumus, R-Carmon Township, telling Bridge he is “not holding super high hopes” that Democrats will reach across the aisle. “It may just be politics as usual,” he said. i / A: d ♦ A* * -^1 New Barry County MSU Extension director hopes to bring awareness to available programs >9^ • - IW u. *V ' ra . W. 5^ wf — VW > Hunter McLaren Staff Tf^riter Barry County’s new MSU Extension director wants everyone to learn about the wealth of resources offered through the program. Scott Korpak has lived in the Grand Rapids area for nearly 30 years, but he grew up near Blooming­ dale. There, his father was a factory worker and farmer. “I wasn’t a very good farmer,” he said. “So I chose a different path.” Instead, he chose to pursue public education, where he remained for 30 years. Korpak taught sec­ ond graders and then middle school science before moving to administration. He served as a principal and assistant superintendent before serving as . a superintendent for the last eight years, most recently at Northview Public Schools near Grand Rapids. He retired from public education last June before coming across a job posting for the MSU Extension District 7 director position in August. In learning more about it, he realized just how closely his personal experiences aligned with the organization’s values. Although he wasn’t a farmer himself, he always saw the value of the work his father did. “I just have a great respect for agriculture, and that’s a really big piece of what drew me to this job. I really believe that we need our students to have experiences to see what it’s like to be involved in agriculture. There’s so many opportu­ nities,” he said. “It’s not just driving a tractor. There’s a lot more to it than that. I’m very passion­ ate about having kids experience the outdoors and agriculture, in particular.” The more he learned about the position and the people involved at the MSU Extension office, the more he realized he wanted to be a part of the orga­ nization. “As I got to know some of the people I really saw that they were really doing good work,” he said. “I applied and went through a lengthy process and had the good fortune of being hired.” Korpak started as the District 7 director in late November, where he’s responsible for Allegan, Barry, Kent and Ottawa counties. He travels between each county during the week, making stops at each county’s Extension office and making connections across West Michigan. He said the role is similar in some ways to his time as a super- J < 9 * k > t * I I •<»r ■' 4 intendent. My role is to support the people that are doing really great work at Extension - the experts,” he said. “I can’t teach physics, but I can support physics teachers in my role (as a superintendent). It’s kind of what I’m doing now. I’m supporting the experts. I help make connections and help when challenges come around.” He’s also responsible for getting the word out about all the work that MSU Extension does around the state, aiming to inform both the county commissioners the organization also partners with and the public. The organization has resources and programs focused on areas including agriculture, STEM, nutrition and wellness initiatives, financial literacy, career education, lake and gamefish mon­ itoring, and more. The Extension’s statewide nature means both local experts and statewide resources are easily accessible, he said. Some of the Extension’s most widely called upon resources are its horticulture experts. “Horticulture is the one that is often used the most. I think we get almost 9,000 calls a year, across the state,” Korpak said. “If you’ve got some kind of a fungus growing on your tree and you aren’t sure what it is, you have an opportunity to call in and have a conversation with an Extension expert.” Of course, those in Barry County likely know the MSU Extension throu^ its work managing 4-H throughout the state. Korpak said Barry Coun­ ty’s enthusiasm for raising and showing livestock hasn’t gone unnoticed. “It’s really exciting to see, and something we certainly want to maintain - that really great engagement that’s happening in 4-H with Barry County students,” he said. Korpak said in his first weeks at the Extension, he’s already learned so much about what the orga­ nization can offer. He hopes to be able to pass that knowledge on to the public, while also expanding into new partnerships and programs. I’m very excited about and look forward to connecting with Barry County folks to see where there might be some opportunity for us to work together, or where we might be able to help,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the board of commissioners and ensuring they feel free to contact me,” “And,” he continued, “I’m looking forward to going to the fair this summer.” ((I > « >* > I Dece^b^rof’^ltintroduces himself to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in Barry Counh 2 nh Extension’s District 7, which includes carry izounty. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) lasss* »— f • K .'-.ft 0 rKil - ■---** I?* 'biF'M i 5 I I 4 - -C 1 K ♦t It Ba i I . J k *4 - »* ■ee* ta’i *A 'mA ■ J3ff * B ieic Because of recent rain and snowmelt, Jordan Lake is currently about three to four inches higher than its typical summer level. (Photo by Molly Macleod) Rivers, lakes engorged following thaw out and rain st W • -jWw** J T-? gBitaiitSs n V;-. - * * w w rr > y Ikibil^Eic£ X X.X - &*. a a 5 W «(^1 toasniFs.i,33tSs3w ann'y'J^raiA^ClfeoXCEC- i Jayson Bussa Editor It’s February right now. If you looked at the Thomapple River, you would probably think it’s April. That’s because recent mild tem­ peratures have thawed the area on the heels of a particularly severe winter storm that dumped over a foot of snow on most of the area. The melting snow and runoff from recent rains have made their way to local bodies of water to cause some uncharacteristic winter flooding. Still, Barry County Drain Com­ missioner Jim Dull said he and his department have not encountered any abnormal flooding (even though the timing might be abnormal), with the exception of a few county roads that flooded out. One area, though, that Dull has kept an eye on is Jordan Lake in Woodland Township and Lake Odes­ sa. The lake is currently three to four inches higher than typical summer levels. A normal winter level for the lake would be around 12 inches lower than the summer level. “Of course, this could only be fixed by less runoff and snowmelt or some new crossings on the Little Thomapple River, which the Road Commission has put in a grant fund request for,” Dull said. “But, other than some county roads, no unusual flooding for this amount of rain and snowmelt is occurring.” So far, though, homes along Jor­ dan Lake remain unaffected. To help matters, Dull has worked to cut logs and clear debris out of culverts in an effort to keep water flowing smoothly. : 3 ’W* 3 MB 2s nsa a, VI.I tl wnor ess Dibs * + I * I tw «r **•11.1 **w. « ‘Kll « **» '^•«set«d « t? 5® ♦ ^5.. *«!*! *W»I it *1 I * r “ w K J I i -1 i *1 I • , 1 // i BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ei . . .*• > / .A X A. ' F*' A' .J> ■i 11 Prepared and published in accordance with Act 165 of 1971, being Section 211.34a of Michigan General Property Tax 2024 TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION Law. RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION ASSESSING UNIT ITOWNSHIPS Iassyria [BALTIMORE BARRY CARLTON CASTLETON HASTINGS HOPE IRVING JOHNSTOWN |maple grove ORANGEVILLE PRAIRIEVILLE RUTLAND thornapple WOODLAND YANKEE SPRINGS CITIES_________ hasting agricultural Ratio 46.39 42.91 46.44 48.22 45.39 50.30 44.47 54.25 47.33 44.03 50.35 48.32 48.23 52.80 47.46 49.88 Multiplier 1.07782 1.16523 1.07666 1.03691 1.10156 0.99404 1.12435 0.92166 1.05641 1.13559 0.99305 1.03477 1.03670 0.94697 1.05352 1.00241 48.50 1.03093 January 24, 2024 COMMERCIAL Ratio Multiplier 30.75 1.62602 44.72 1.11807 51.54 0.97012 44.05 1.13507 47.01 1.06360 49.98 1.00040 47.43 1.05419 47.37 1.05552 46.83 1.06769 46.96 1.06474 47.63 1.04976 46.05 1.08578 47.21 1.05910 47.27 1.05775 47.22 1.05887 48.67 1.02733 REAL PROPERTY BY CLASSIFICATION INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL timber-cutover Ratio Multiplier Ratio Multiplier Ratio Multiplier 42.36 1.18036 44.26 1.12969 N/C 47.69 1.04844 40.98 1.22011 N/C 44.43 1.12537 44.53 1.12284 N/C 38.42 1.30141 45.21 1.10595 N/C 54.47 0.91794 43.01 1.16252 N/C 49.77 1.00462 43.79 1.14181 N/C 46.92 1.06564 42.02 1.18991 N/C 33.85 1.47710 43.36 1.15314 N/C 36.77 1.35980 44.17 1.131991 N/C 37.12 1.34698 47.14 1.06067 N/C 42.95 1.16414 43.07 1.16090 N/C 47.11 1.06135 45.74 1.09314 N/C 46.95 1.06496 45.15 1.10742 N/C 49.12 1.01792 44.72 1.11807 N/C 50.06 0.99880 43.03 1.16198 N/C 46.11 1.08436 44.02 1.13585 N/C 49.34 49.02 1.01338 1.01999 44.71 «or/o..4„™ge rMo ofas^,sed value to market value Multiplier: Equalization factor necessary to N/C: No parcels in classification 1.11832 N/C PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAL Ratio Multi lier N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C PROPERTY Ratio Multiplier 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000; 50.00 l.OOOOOj 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 N/C 50.00 b «. t s> ,v As it usually does in the spring, the Thornapple River has crept high­ er in Tyden Park in Hastings, overtaking what are usually large swaths of dry land. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) '^■'1 I*' •« I 1 I F J J * .A«^ * if z k \ I 1.00000 »« I equate assessed value to equalized value t ment changes made at the local level will be considered prior to adoption of the final Equalization Report In April, Meshia Rose, Equalizat-ic^n Director tk 211621 ..i t” * z. n t ' *«i"' .4 A.V ■ I *. 'll ' 1 t 1 L s �* I Hastings [ SPORT^ [section , I i V r ' 1 4 Mi ANNER >1 i: if.' ► I Thursday, February 1, 2024 » J Saxons and Panthers eye strong final push r NS * i X ill I ■ < SZi *’<k V he > ^-"..x'M'W W - "W *(• Ct <0l s-’.'-'sa 5;$$: :s‘Si S'&x 'n I W> .I Sh * V f I ■^s to ^tor ?- ** • •4; ’*«« * f r’1 ’C’ V. . M •f < •s • ’X k \ w x* 1 y X < ■> V ««• I 4 I I fl t: f»:n t? - .►Jx $. S»3 ^****'*(.21'^ie ■ ■r^ “w J I i Senior base Makayla Pickett and the Saxons do the splits during their round two performance Saturday morning at the Otsego Bulldog Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -c •c w ■«i W .B flpn *W - > i I '*‘44S< ' Y '■ 51I t ♦■n I ** K. k < •r '’® Be com, * * ^sacc:® ^xrcea- Bscint 4 •<u •t.as fesjc’ e i© ®Njber ta i • *JaiSiBg»*iH5n IU|||j[(g. sum level |Ph(, r^r.. a agi.jj I ’■**-V ■t*- X ¥W, -• % * j-je.A obei 1 * (. 4 ^iie > ! » fa, lakes engorged Mow b out and rai • H. aj j vear. E vmit. itKtSOQK JnuiBisu Ooe let lU that Dull b •- ▼ £/i&r TS tt E ni (n ts. lii 1?^ .;??f 3|!pJ»S? fesPiir^nsiiMft 9 9 ’. If w loobl fi thfi tofit a. Ik lif is ornEh thK fc ii R. r Ecfls {beDDO’tiiildpfo^'i^i® ekIbil® Bpicslstsf fik-sA I I '—“ :e' ' L_J UI*: . t • • * •4 bAAafflBiIftiiilffbtlfrk r« 5 0i]EEh MkiKEdPiDdisk Ms ter5aSE2S hsveiMibevaaAc WsmbH FriKsr^&B' fCBfi ■Of oiRt this wd MJ «i<r II 5 OD 00 iDOSi of tis MBS. C t S aoaiilB ■S ■« I* » M 1 : fl ftifii IO receffl raffi ir »T ckdl iili ?2i offaioS for this I »— QjodiDt . Tl ' te. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a great day to be a Saxon, and a Panther, Saturday. Hastings varsity competitive cheer team won the Division 2 championship at the Otsego Bulldog Classic and Delton Kellogg finished in the top spot in the Division 4 standings. It is a good point in the season to be winning championships as the postseason is nearing. The Saxons are looking forward to finishing off another Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship on their home mats Wednesday, f eb. 7. as they host th? last of three conference jamborees. The Saxons finished oh top of the standings at each of the first two 1-8 meet-ups this season, including last week’s competition at Parma Western Wednesday. The Delton Kellogg girls are set to head to Parchment tonight, Feb. I, for the last of four Southwestern Athletic Conference competi­ tions. Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reyn­ olds said after Saturday’s win she is looking forward to her girls pushing for their first conference victory of the season. DK heads into the conference finale trailing Coloma and Lawton in the league standings, and the Panthers have finished in third in each of the first three conference contests. The MHSAA postseason looms beyond the conference competitions with districts set for the weekend of Feb. 16-17. The top scoring teams in Otsego Saturday were Division 3 squads. Parchment had the day’s highest overall score at 715.06 and Allegan was second at 708.66. Hastings fin­ ished the day with an overall score of 706.1. The D2 standings behind Hastings includ­ ed Wayland 660.8, Hamilton 653.74 and Stevensville Lakeshore 627.6. «■? I • “f t s J ' w i 1» *< ' If- X' I k . 1 V. Hastings head coach Linsey Jacinto said it has been a smooth transition working a big sophomore group in with a big senior group this season thanks mostly to the mutual respect throughout the group for everyone’s work ethic. There was a big emphasis for the Saxons on getting stronger this season. They started lifting in football and in the sxT'-rvrr™"'"'"?,' ”*' Jacinto said. We had not committed as consistently to it [in the past]. So, last year when we were done at regionals we were like ‘that’s it, that’s the only thing we’re missing.’ We need just a little more strength. Now, they are so confident when they come in that there is no question mark, they’re just going to hit it.” Some of the biggest hits for the day came in round one for the Saxons. Their score of 221.3 was tops among the 14 varsity teams competing. The Saxons were in second over­ all, behind only Parchment, after scoring a 193,16 in round two. Allegan eventually moved ahead of the Saxons too with a few more points in round three. Hastings put together a score of 19!.2 in round two and 293.6 in round three. Parchment had the top score in each of the final two rounds, finishing with a 301.9 in round three. The Parchment girls opened the day just behind the Saxons at 220 in round one. Allegan put together scores of 217.8 in round one, 192.06 in round two and 298.8 in round three. “We changed round two this week and our skills are much cleaner, much more confi­ dent,” Jacinto said. “So, we’re happy with where we’re hitting there. We changed a pike to a herkie and we put in a heel stretch. Just little adjustments. “They’ve got grit. They keep pushing.” r4 I L I ‘ ' >■ > r S' I s k’ 9 >4 I on the mat during round ’ s championship in the Division 4 competition. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg pushed to the D4 champi­ onship Saturday with an overall score of 639.3 ahead of Gobles 550.1 and Comstock 514.7. Tfte Panthers have shuffled things^^ound a bit the past couple weeks out of necessity with the snow days and some illness and such. “We haven’t practiced this [routine] other than yesterday,” Reynolds said. “We changed all of round one yesterday and round three.” While it was not our best numbers we put up this year in any of my rounds, it was a good day,” she added. “They got through it and I am proud of them. Hopefully we can have practice every day this next week and get back on track. They’re a good group of kids. They are working really hard. They want more things, but it just takes time. They want it now, and things don’t happen now. I’d love to say, ‘yeah!’ But that’s not how it work.” A couple of big adds the Panthers are looking forward to trying to work into round three in the coming weeks include twist cradies and libs. The DK coach thought her team lacked a little confidence in round one, but the Pan­ thers still managed a score of 203.6. They went on to add a 187.5 in round two and then closed the day with a score of 248.2 in round two. Those were all the highest scores of the day for a D4 team in Otsego. 1 ■ V t I • h 1 < i «r I t I 4 f n 9 K! > aSvi .."P J * s k 4jih Freshman base Harlie James and the Saxons celebrate with their medals after winning the Division 2 competition at Saturday's Otsego Bulldog Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) .^dr Delton Kellogg senior Emily Stoneburner shouts out to the crowd during her team's round three routine Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) > •* » * fsr*^ • •;» Youngsters making DK’s state medalist better Rte fiwialf* > I «. .< IT I •» X IC I L Ji « 5 « 9 I 5* Ai 'I f. t iB' k e **r •s ■ -4' -r < f ’ll* I t 9 ! . It j*S X.*.- %t I 1 ■ toOT r' ;i if Ml fc ^..4 til ir t r I t X' J I 1 .> r •; .i ; t. ■J t 4 i..' ft if ■ ,' 1 I r £ • t ■’ ,7 ' ' *,lZi r«^ » ■J N r 4 • CkiJl '• r r ^1 >■ Delton Kellogg's Gauge Stampfler moves Parchment's Brayden Liss around the mat during their 132-pound Southwestern Athletic Conference dual at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday. Jan. 24. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor There isn’t much chance of moving up the state medal stand without facing regular tests in the practice room and occasional ones in front of the crowd on the mat. Delton Kellogg junior Gauge Stampfler scored a sixth-place finish at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals as a sophomore last year in Division 4’s 132-pound weight class. He suffered just his second defeat of the 2023-24 season Saturday at Portage Cen­ tral’s Corey Fuller Tournament, falling to Three Rivers’Ayden Keller 10-4 in the 132pound championship match. Stampfler pinned his way to the finals in Portage and is now 38-2 on the season, but he said after taking a pair of conference victories last Wednesday at home that he mostly stopped paying attention to his record once he reached his 100^" varsity victory earlier in January. Stampfler fell 4-3 to Union City’s Logan Mears on the first Saturday of the season back in December and won more than 30 matches in a row heading into Saturday’s final in Portage. “I think he is better this year than he was last year” Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said. “He is a little bit more slick in his technique, a little more sure in himself. His has ‘improved. ..... conditioning .................. c- — "‘Hwcu. Last year, one of the things that was tough was, one of his weak spots if he had a weak spot, was on the bottom. He ha.s really solidified that this year. There are not many people have held him down. ► r «l 4 r 1 r .V r< a* i 4... I I •A «i Z r 9 &.. . .. ft sw s* c ’ “V .• c k' .V I ai S"’ I S.J r.:s I zt' MW ya ** . I . yW < '*2 . I *Mahr*> on*.... —»■ ' ’>• ____ 9s Delton Kellogg 138-pounder Griffyn Harmon works to pin Galesburg-Augusta's Dominic Corsi during the first period of their bout Wednesday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Stampfler said, after wins over Gales­ burg-Augusta and Parchment on Senior Night al DKHS last Wednesday, that he and his teammates all needed to continue to improve their conditioning as the season winds down. His goal for the season is to finish higher on the state medal podium than he did a year ago. “I just need to get in better shape, better conditioning,” Stampfler said. “Work, work, work, 1 have a little e bit different of a mind­ set, it doesn't really matter about who you win and lose to during the season. It’s only about districts, regionals and states. That is the only thing that matters really.” See PANTHERS, page 11 A > r ! •'' ■ ti > -1- �aA. A '1 L d 1 I T I pw iiT J J I1 ■ 1 Z' t Page 10 — Thursday. February 1. 2024 — The Hastings Banner ♦-*r BC Academy overtakes Lion ladies in second half 4 »^^iga ■. • J I 1 .Iff ' --fc t 9 r- Y I / r 0 .* J Cfc?* r . - > • »»' J A J’ RJ I y i". .A I * Maple iviapi« Valley vaney freshman ue5,nu.dn Audree Muoree Burpee burpee looks to get a shot up around Battle Creek Academy sophomore Lucia Heilig during their non-conference bailgame at Maple Valley High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 211819 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, PO Box 158 158 Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. February 14, 2024 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at WWW. barrycrc. org. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) F' w» w Vikes shock Saxons in final seconds F '1* I, ‘ ■ III tf i*r’^TW fi I f Brett Bremer The Viking “family” was smaller than usual Monday night. “They have been working hard,” Lake­ wood head coach Kelly Meints said, “Those are the wins you work for. I am really proud of them. We have some players home sick and missing, and so really it was six of them working around each other. We were not great on free throws throughout the whole game. I was really proud of Joee for making that one.” The Lakewood ladies have now won two in a row. They took a 45-42 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win at Charlotte Friday night, Jan. 26, their second win of the season over the Orioles. They return to conference play Friday at home against Eaton Rapids. Hard work on the glass helped the Vikings make up for some of their turnovers Monday. The Saxons had some success defensively with their press. Meints said her girls were a little better than usual against the^extended pressure, but it still iwnething thatithey need to improve. I r > • • H/j / “>ge‘her and well. It’s all about family.” h— - I ’ i a' •494 i£ 5? Ui ■< -J w * n sess tj*’'2 w A Ite 41 IlK^^^ssicaffi [lie Sa®’: since 9. .xs* 3IBW»^ X sax V n iSaiSSi! 3ff X asS’®^ -.1 I T 5 4« J. w C35 Hewitt led Hastings with 17 points Mon­ day. Kimber Fenstemaker finished with seven points and Friddle had six. The ballgame was close all evening. Lake­ wood had a 14-8 lead midway through the second quarter. The Saxons rallied to be with­ in 20-19 at the half and had a five-point lead of their own midway through the third and early in the fourth after a three from Hewitt put them in front 34-29. Hastings took the lead in the third quar­ ter with a 10-0 run that included threes from Hewitt and fellow junior captain Kalli Koning and buckets inside by Hewitt and Friddle. A put-back by Poll had the Vikings within 39-38 with 2:51 to go, but then Lakewood didn't score.again until the final five seconds. Hastings extended its lead in the final minute with a 4-of-6 effort at the free throw line. Hastings is now 2-10 after the loss. The Saxon’s have Friday ni^t ofT and return to fiction at botnci^aifBt'iWesr Michigan Aviation Academy Tuesday, Feb. 6. ? ■ ’r*. ^J WWbW*?*’* 3fiP 4» s CK b-. •* Hsds «s W »t im dI JkSB£BpiiX35^3e'j®- ____ . silsiBiixiiixssf^ «-w * , • 3>it‘r'^»»lRb MBp Dcfeivrkiiafci*{; X V'Si A ■■_ L* k _ J I isWajitjsiaxHs- • 4 * J, * ?• sbicsdthxyaaEaL fl r* *£>^1 BB * I I f byas Hfis ,^ias^’ ij-pi '■H IV > !'«'.i P I h^— 3’ [ k I psaataBigaiaBaistt —■ •j’*’ I J a A*'. Msn f Sk'; Vi ? vi’.v I 11 rib 4-<. ^shis’ s A >J IK ■‘ 4 % ‘W.o rt'» > * h'l h — /> •..< I. I 4 "^a ’ ”■ •. S-2. I I ' '1 - "W’ » wb W ^z= v5 •« . «. r f 1 I 1 J. „ , J ? ret. K 1 I llHi <*9 .^•7? - *S9 ^tlien TV?”! <s-* ■ f ♦. flik'. 1 * I* -i. *«EIIS, I' * I >1 I I. I 2 4' 75 ■AOf s < ’i -?} •«4 k V $ 1 J *a zz 1 U: L J « fl I « V* . £ 1) points on the night. Poll led H H points and Everitt had 13. think it conies down to family,” Harton I^Ie-game push. “Ds girls are close. We’re ^Jways doing stuff outside of k I ... as et all. My aunt coached most of us seniors since we were in third grade I think, we wouldn ulun ’tt have have won tonight without .. defense, if Cadence wasn’t posting up, Livy’s defens e as well. We work as a team. That is one thing we _• 2^^ 7? on recently. At the beginning of the year, we relied on Cadence to score, as our oam k has put 20 down in a 6 e, ut now We’re trying to even out the >* ii < r nji. J I mX •— I & A I I » 7 ) V 1 H « . V It e 4 A w*n t».,A>' r ASTIMSS i rf >• K ^x r HA I 1^1 rr.^ w I HASTnf r' / «* TINGS • fl r< I i I Sports Editor Next time you need to figure out how to win a basketball game down five with less than five seconds left ask the Vikings. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team beat Hastings for the first time since 2020 with senior guard Joee Harton rattling home a free throw to complete a three-point play with no time left on the clock at Hastings High School Monday, giving the Vikings a 44-43 win over the host Saxons. “I had missed my two free throws before that,” Harton said, “so I was beating myself up over that. I made that one, so that’s what counted. “That one also we didn’t know if it was going in. It kind of rolled around and then it fell in. It was lucky.” Lakewood senior forward Alivia Everitt fouled out with 13.5 'seconds left, sending Hastings junior Rachael Hewitt to the free throw line. Hewitt'hit one of two foul shots to push her team’s lead to 43-38. Lakewood raced the other way and senior guard Audrey Hillard found a little space at the top of the key and let a three-pointer fly that found its way through the hoop as the whistle blew with 2.7 seconds to go. She was fouled as she came down from the three, put­ ting her at the free throw line for one shot with the Saxons now in front 43-41. Hillard turned to senior center Cadence Poll for some advice before stepping to the line. Poll said she asked is she should brick the shot. It took a moment for the question to register with Poll, then her eyes got big and she agreed. Hillard successfully clanged her free throw off the rim, and Poll managed to get in between Hewitt and Hastings sophomore Olivia Friddle to force a jump ball on the rebound with 1.3 seconds to go. The posses­ sion arrow pointed in the Vikings’ direction, meaning they would inbound the ball under the basket. The Vikings put Poll up at the top of the key, in hopes she would be able to fight through a screen or two to find an opening to put up a quick shot, but Hillard could see there was no good way to get the basketball to her team’s leading scorer. Harton had set one of those screens for Poll at the free throw line, and she could see there wasn’t going to be an opening there so she rolled towards the basket. Hillard hit her with a pass and Harton spun up a shot that fell as the whistle blew for another Saxon foul while the horn sounded and the clock hit 0.0. I was wide open. I just took it, went up ^d she fouled me, and I didn’t even know if It counted,” Harton said. “I was like, ‘I put it in and I was like ‘does that count?’ and I turned around and my whole team was in the air going crazy, and it was just great.” just grabbed the ball and threw it up, s e added. “I threw it up, and it had a weird spin on it and I didn’t think it was going in. It was just instinct.” Harton’s bucket tied the ballgame at 43-43 she was sent to stand at the free throw ine alone. Her free throw hit the rim a couple times before finally falling through the net to give Lakewood the win. we I A w 4 Brett Bremer •-Ml^ y/ P' f / up to as many a.s seven points in the second quarter before the Tigers put together a little Sports Editor rally. Keller scored five straight points to get Win number two was 16 minutes away for the Tigers within 12-10 and then a put-back the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball by Kei ler evened the score at 12-12. team, then the Tigers took that chance away. The Tigers moved ahead on a free throw by The Tigers took the ball away too. Keller with three minutes to play in the first half, Battle Creek Academy came out in the but the Lions answered quickly. VanAlstine second half and dominated on the glass, turn­ raced the other way for a bucket that put Maple ing a five-point Lion lead into a 47-27 Valley back in front and then consecutive buck­ non-conference win for the visiting Tigers at ets by Roth and Burpee had the Lions back in Maple Valley High School. control on the scoreboard for the rest of the half. Sophomore Sofia Keller poured in 26 “We pushed the ball. We played with a lot points for the Tigers to lead all scorers. She hit of pace. Il is something we have been trying a free throw with about six minutes to play in to do all year,” Wilhelm said of the first half the third quarter to tie the bailgame at 19-19 success. “It is the kind of basketball we want after the Lions led 19-14 at the half. Her sec­ to play. It is not the kind of basketball that ond free throw was off its mark, but senior they have played in the past. I was super teammate Olivia Keller snagged the rebound pleased with that. I was super pleased with and put it back up and in for a 21-19 lead. the box outs. You know, the little things that Those points were part of a 17-0 run to generally go unnoticed by the person sitting start the second half for the visiting Tigers. in the stands, but we know what we do in The Lions were outscored 23-1 in that third practice. I think all those things. quarter with Battle Creek Academy scoring “The fact of the matter is, it is hard to learn 14 second chance points thanks to a fiurry of offensive rebounds. to win. It is hard to learn that just because you’re up [five] at halftime doesn’t mean the “1 think we just got a little antsy,” Maple Valley head coach Karl Wilhelm said. “One game is over and your opponent is going to of the downsides of playing with pace is I roll over and die.” think we wanted to get out too fast. We were Even once the ballgame was solidly in the kind of evacuating the lane just to get out and Tigers’ hands late, the Lions were still rooting run, so we weren’t concentrating on getting on their teammates from the sidelines. the box out first. Shoot, that is probably true Morawski got big cheers when she scored her of teams at every level. Sometimes you forget first field goal of the game in the final minute. that in order to run you have to box out and "We have a nice bunch of girls, and they’re possess the ball before you can run. learning to play with each other too,” WilKeller finished iinished the night with 15 points. points, helm said. "'They’re learning what everyThe only other Tiger to score in the bailgame body’s role is. They’re learning to be supportwas junior forward Aliyah Bateman who had ive of each other.” SIX points. He likes how the girls’ are growing the Senior forward Kyla VanAlstine led the team culture together at this point. Maple Valley team with 11 points. Freshman The Maple Valley girls are now 1-12 over­ guard Aubree Roth had six points and fresh­ all this season. man forward Payton Morawski had four. The victory Thursday was the fourth in a Lion teammates Taylor Casey, Audrey Burpee row for the Tigers who are now 8-3 overall. and Haylee Shook had two points apiece. The Lions were bested 43-25 by visiting I was proud of them, because I saw for the Comstock Friday night. first time maybe the things that we have done VanAlstine had 13 points and Aubree Roth in practice and talked about and preached chipped in seven points in the loss to the actually sort of translate into the game,” Wil­ ^o*ts. helm said. “I thought our half-court trap was Delton Kellogg took a 56-15 win over the effective in the first half. We’re not great at Maple Valley girls in another non-conference that defense yet, but we’re getting better.” ballgame Tuesday in Delton. The Maple Valley girls built a 10-5 lead in The Lions return to Big 8 Conference play the opening quarter and had their advantage tonight, Feb. 1, at Concord. .a :g'k I •» 1 Jb V *I T I ' ''■SIS' ▲ JW J 1 r r •4 ’.. I 1 4 .V '*. • k t 1 < V J IPm I* % I t * « t I f Mft I I 1 J ■ ?w I ( H||| 4 It T 1 *> r? « I s if n <w uc 1 c .1 of f> 1^?. Il ..«I 1. T.J1 9 A IV tza I i I *<!. .. ■(.. > p -- -■ Hastings junior Rachael Hewitt down a rebound in front of ‘Lakewood senior Cadence Poll during the second Hpulls aK nt th., m ■——...... -ar.cmuuu senior School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer)^ Vikings one-point win at Hastings High Sts,. "'il SiW:- ' ■ -A> •A 'f J 4^ * > '44 V A\' ■i A *'4 .A 'il. N» ■ I « I9> t ft. iS. 4 '* % < 's •f: ft I I? s. 1 i _______ s «• A. r '■ 2k I *1. �♦ 5 « t I If? k 4 f ft ft *1 4 Rams hold slim lead all night at DK Brett Bremer Sports Editor Galesbufg-Augusu snagged lU second win of the season over the Panthers in SouthwestCW Athletic Conference Central Division play Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. The Rams took a 52-48 win, taking a 17-H lead in the opening quarter and holding on throughout the ballgame The Rams had a seven-point lead at the half and were still up seven ai 42-35 heading into the fourth quarter. Even though it was a tight ball game nght down to the end, the last 26 seconds, I sort of feel like the game was decided in the first quarter and «r Irfy in the second quarter when Galesburg made four three-pointers that I thought we were just half a step late to con* test or run them off the line," DK head coach Jim Hogoboom said. Ethan Thomas led the Rams w ith 14 pomts on the night. Hugo Martino had a big game for the Pan­ thers finishing with 26 points. «• We’ve been waiting for Hugo to bust out like that," Hogoboom said. “He had all of our points in the second quarter ** Tyler Howland chipped in nine poinu, all in the second half for DK. “Il was a linic bit of a back-and-forth game except we never took the lead, but they’d go up seven or nine and we’d pull it back to four or five, they’d go back up six or seven. Siarting the fourth quarter we went on an 8-2 run *9 to make it 45-43. The Rams missed a few free throws in those final three minutes to give the Panthers a chance, but eventually Jeremiah Mann hit a A I' -I At J 9k ri * E* a «■ V ih## .’^s. , *ood ‘"'•i.iS ♦ J’ I £1.1Event -5k:s sa a •’to™aidW '• •z II) r iSe^WWj 7* f wgfe tee hoop as the iKoas® go, Skills talk tee.patee fef one shot Qta« esf caser Cadaxe btte seppistDitie ed 5 tee itetiid brki '> p 'J. K.. iHBtz* * if 4 irwefltigffli [ B gl io SflOto ei liftgtlkFSih? 4* J' • Brett Bremer Sports Editor That’s progress. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team played one of its best ballgames of the season against Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence foe Coldwater at Hastings High School Friday night. The Cardinals scored a 30-point win over the Saxons to open the conference season and they have only dropped two ballgames since that December victory, but the Sa.xons pushed them to the end Friday in what wound up as a 43-31 Cardinal victory. Sophomore Olivia Friddlc had a huge night for Ihe Saxons, finishing with 17 points. Junior forward Rachael Hewitt had eight points for the Saxons, and everyone chipped in some way. Hastings was down just one at the half, 17-16. The Saxons got within three of the Cardi­ nals in the opening second of the fourth quar­ ter on a bucket by Friddle, and they were still within four as the clock ticked under four minutes to go. * Defensively, we talked. We communicat­ ed better. We are pretty simple. We took away the diamond and we ran straight man," Hast­ ings head coach Chase Youngs said. "They keyed on Hewitt [defensively], which everybody is going to. We have some athletes, and Friddle stepped up. She is so physical. She attacks the basket and then she hits a three because nobody is out on her. and they’re waiting. It was good to sec. Coach Youngs said the Cardinals size and physicality really make his girts play further out from the basket than they'd like. The Car­ dinal lead shot from 33-29 to 39-29 in less than Iwo minutes. Foul trouble, fatigue and a few loo many misses finally caught up to the Saxons at that point as the Cardinals pulled away to improve to 12-2 overall this season. "I think we just tired oul. We didn’t do anything different [in the final minutes)," J f Ihe line to extend the Rjun lead IO lour ensuered with a three for DK ihc Pamhera wnhm one ai 47-46 with 51 scc<Htds to plsy. 5 4 A J s M *e were to get up oser the but tho nude some free throws nohi down uic the weicn. stretch II'm nm.wi of mv kids k m proud for the continued fighi. Things Here n« going our way m the middle pvt of game down so en ■nd a linic frustration was building unh •Il some mi^ shots and shou that uent m and out The DK coach uas also pleased with the defensive effort on Mann who had 36 i ints in the Rams’ first mn of the season over the Hanincn The Panthers suffered another tough defeat I MA 5*- Vr V I > On the mat he has been working to push the pace more than in the past. He thought he found some success against Mears doing that and has tried to keep it off. »« The faster I go during my matches, the faster the pace, it kind of throws kids off a little bit,” Stampfter said. He isn’t the only Panther having a solid sea­ son. Mitchell Swift improved to 33-4 overall this season with a runner-up finish of his own Saturday at Portage Central. He pinned three foes to gel to the championship match where he was stuck by Jenison’s Anton Darynas. Kayle Mclellan at 106 pounds and Michael Bhola at 215 both placed fourth at their weight class in Portage. Bhola and 190-pounder Luke Watson were the two Delton Kellogg seniors honored last Wednesday at their home Southwestern Athletic Conference quad. Watson took a sixth-place finish Saturday. If A f •» • 4; 1’ s f 1 (■ ( 4 f •1-. l-J-A 4 X T '1 k r i ' 1t i i t I I I I* The DK team also had Auslyn Lipscomb T sixth at 157 pounds. Mendon Phillips fifth at 150 pounds and Griffyn Harmon fifth at 138 pounds at Portage Central. Stampfter is a better wrestler today because of guys like Harmon and Phillips - / 1 t V X 11 i 3 and vice versa. "This year there I have a big boatload of guys around his weight class,” coach Phillips said. "I’ve got Griffyn Hannon at 138. I’ve got Tucker Tack at 144. I’ve got Mendon Phillips at 150. All of them are good quality wrestlers, so there are no pushovers in the room. As they say, iron sharpens iron. They’re sharpening each other all the time. If [Stampfler] takes a break, he gets taken down and he gets beat in the room. He’s not real happy about that, but it happens because those guys are good too. Tliat is a nice spot for us.” Stampfter said he and Harmon spend the jnr . .1 ' »I 1 I 11 ^9^ T ri ft y r d * i /e n B <J < 'X I fib i ;f 4 - < K I * * 11 ¥ e' Wb- d 1 hL ftflL <r S'' J Qi IF h T be LI <2 Delton Kellogg guard Tyler Howland (15) pulls up at the elbow and takes aa shot over Galesburg-Augusta's Adam Hubbard (12) during the fourth quarter Friday at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Keill 9 in me the iirsi first halt half aga.nsi the Galesburg-Augusta Rams Friday. (Photo ® ^uick by transition baske Perry Hardin) W I -4B« ‘Z Youngs said. “They didn’t do anything dif­ ferent. They haven't done anything different m three years. They do the same things, they just do it really well. Their offense, they don’t change anything The Cardinals didn’t shoot particularly well from the ftoor. and part of that was cer­ tainly the Saxon defense. Coach Youngs also thought his girls did a good job of getting to loose balls and boxing out against against a much, much taller team. “We made them hold the ball. If you watch their film, they’re getting a shot in three pass­ es,’ Youngs said. “They’re driving, kicking it and it’s a three, or they’re driving and getting a lay-up or a free throw. We had help defense today. We didn’t just let them run across the lane. Then we helped oul, and got the ball out of Foley’s hands. What did she have, seven points today? Everything runs through her and we held her to seven. I can’t say enough. I am super, shaky proud. “We talked about just competing and learn­ ing to compete at this level. I think they saw thai it works, even though a loss is a loss. They battled." Coldwater was paced on the scoreboard by junior forward EUi Anderson’s 16 pc^ints Sophomore My a Porter had nine points and the junior guard Koley had her seven. Coach Youngs said senior Myah Vincent’s effort siotxl oul and that he thought junior guard Brianna Darling played her best hiuh .1 ft I a * school basketball game yet. “(Darling] maybe had two iurno\crs,“ Youngs said. “She conies in and she is mavbe the smallest kid on the court and doesn’t turn the ball over. She has struggled with pressure defense and she broke the press single-handil> a handful of times. They pulled the press o(f because they weren’t gelling any lumovcrs olf it and that is IDO percent because of Bri and Kalli (Konin and what those two did The Savon girls are now 2-10 overall this season after a heart-breaking defeat at home m a non-conference ballgame against Lakewood Monday in which the Vikings wiped out a five-point Saxon lead in ihe final five 'fl* seconds for a 44-43 win. Hastings has Fnday night off and will return to action at home Tuesday taking on West Michigan Aviation Academy The Sa.\- * I L L J> ■ I > 1 r 1 11 *t t 1 ’«1 I f ! « 4 II 0 t ons return to 1-8 play with a ballgame at Harper Creek Feb. 9. 1 I 4 1 I . M»l. fii w I « Coldwater s Elh Anderson (left) and Jaelah Sloan (nght) team up to thwart a shot by O K Fenstemaker in the paint dunng the second half at Hastings High School Fnday. (Photo by Brett Bremer] II ft HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OE PUBLIC HEARINC; AND PLANNIN(; COMMISSION MEETINT; TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 271 AND 277 lakeside drive. X. 1.4 p'0 71 u k 4 •J Hastings senior Addey Nickels keeps a close eye on Coldwater guard EHi Foley in the back-court during the second half of the Cardinals 1-8 win over the Saxons at Hastings High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TO .... RI ,x, SUM i.iy. NTSANIIPROPHR 1^ , mv^rr-KiI YOWNf Y UWNI KMJf HOPI LOWNSHIP. nilRSOniOPI Notice is hcrebs given that the Hope fownship Planning ( oinniission will hold a inccung and Public Hearing on 1 hursdav, I’ebruarv r I I r* 1 1 PANTHERS, continued from page 9 % r I % BARRYC OUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OI HI R INII RI SI I DPI RSONS: ** »r •^1 r J I F_L L J 1 Tuesday, falling 74-39 in a non-conference bailgame at Maple Valley That was another sequel. The Lions pulled out a 55-48 wan when the two teams met in a non-conference bailgame to open the season back in Novem­ ber ai DKHS. “All credit to Maple Valley." Hogoboom said. “They played harder and were bciier in all areas of the game. Not sure Tve ever been in a game so lopsided when I thought ahead of lime we matched up OK Another game where shots aren't falling and unfortunately that is impaaing our ‘ncxi play’ menialiiy which in lum is impacting our effort. Should be jusi the opposite where we bnng ihc effort and competitiveness regardless.." Chad Stopher led the Panthers with 14 points in the loss. Ayden Wilkes led the Lions With 16 points. The DK team IS now 6-6 overall this season *ft *iI gglKiialiwi’ of& < Saxons keep pace with the Cardinals |(J points and t XlWun Tba Mas^js Ba~wr - nx«oa, Fi^xuar, i 20iM-Pa9.ti Hope township H.-1II located al 5463 S V'>r.J . 2024 at 6:30pm at the M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the lownship. Fhc purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by Delton Venture. Li t for Planned I 'nit Development approval for the addition of four single-family homes to the existing development located on parcels (07-019-003-00, 07-240-029-00. and 07-020-029-00) healed at 271 and 211 Lakeside Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 Ihe property is within the MHC, Manufactured Housing Communiiy and RL. Residential Lake zoning districts' Planned I'nil Devclopmenl.s arc permitted in these distrcis only with Special Lxceplion Use approval by the Planning C ommission and as allowed by Article XVofthe Hope lownship Zoning()rdinance *v A copy of Ihe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope lownship Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Michigan X 4905K. during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m through noon and 1:15 * ■y——— p.ni. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope lownship Zoning Ordinance is I I Mi Delton Kellogg’s Kayle Mclellan closes in on a pin of Parchment's Ryan Boehm during the first period of their 106-pound match Wednesday. Jan. 24, al Delton Kelloaa High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) also accessible online al w ww.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope lownship Clerk at the Hope lownship Hall during regular business hours or via email at clerk^rrhopetwp.com up to the lime of the hearing. Dral and written comments w ill be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting. most time facing off in the practice room. "Griffyn is working hard. He is really under the radar right now." Stampfter .said. "He’s going to come out strong. He is practicing hard, just battling with hca\y hands and sluff like that. He is always going and never slopping "Griffyn was okay Iasi year. He wasn’t great, but something clicked this year and made him a good practice partner. We push each other a lol, and of course when you re pushing people in the wrestling room it makes you better. H The DK team was seventh at the Corey Fuller Tournament Saturday. Three Rivers took the championship with 321 points. Grand Ledge was second with 195.5 ahead of Hol­ land 194. Jenison 122.5, Portage Central 120, Allegan 117.5, Delton Kellogg 112, Sturgi s 92, St Charles 42 and Lumen Christi 40. On an evening filled with holes in the opponents’ line-ups, the DK team took a 72-12 win over Parchment and a 76-6 win over Galesburg-Augusta Jan. 24. In the dual with Parchment. DK got pins from Mclellan. AJ Lorenz, CorbanAntolovich, Slampfler. Hannon and Swift, In the dual wiih Galesburg-Augusta, DK got pins from Stampfter, Harmon. Mendon Phillips. Auslyn Lipscomb, Travis Mosque­ da, Bhola and Swift. The only bout of the whole night for the Panthers that lasted six minutes was won 9-1 by Watson over the Rams' Bradlec Hubbard al 190 pounds. Hiis notice is ptisled in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable au,\iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed malcrial being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope lownship Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below HOPI; LOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2464 I ft J L 'it" 7 f I I �If' ri I t 4 w 6 t f I « I I 1 I I STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICAT1ON/POST1NQ AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 2023-738-CH Court address: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 LEGAL ISQTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a ttilUJfl'Y member on active duty, if your period of active ty Court telephone no.; 269-945-1285 has concluded less than 90 days ago. or y Plaintiff have been ordered to active duty, please coniaci Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage 1330 N. Patterson Rd. at the telephone number slated in this riotice. Wayland. Ml 49348 Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is (269) 795-2620 given under section 3212 of the revised judicature Plaintiff's attorney act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a John A. Vos (P38643) sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting (616) 333-2427 promptly at 01:00 PM, February 29. 2024. The V amount due on the mortgage may be greater on Defendant the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the Unknown Holders of Trtle to. or interest In. Manufactured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane. potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) county register of deeds office or a title Insurance TO; Defendants company, either of which may charge a fee for IT IS ORDERED: this information. Default has been made in the 1. You are being sued In this court by the plaintiff to conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark have the Court declare Plaintiff owner of the above-refA Massie II. an unmarried man lo Fifth Third erenced manufactured/moblle home. You must file Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated November your answer or take other action permitted by taw in 4 2011 and recorded on November 21. 2011, this court at the court address above on or before 1 -29as Document Number: 201111210010938. Barry 2024. If you fait to do so. a default Judgment may be County Records, said mortgage was assigned entered against you for the relief demanded in the com­ to Fifth Third Bank. National Association f/k/a plaint 8led In this case. Fifth Third Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each dated January 30. 2019 and recorded February week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive 08. 2019 by Document Number; 2019-001031. , weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at court. the date hereof th© sum of Fifty-Three Thousand 3. The Bany County Sheriff or qualified court offi­ Eight Hundred Fifty-One and 60/100 ($53.851.60) cer shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, Including Interest al the rate of 4.75000% per and at Hastings Public Library at 227 E. State Street. annum. Said premises are situated in the City Hastings, Ml 49058 and at Barry County Clerk's Office of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 for three described as; The North 1/3 of Lois 97,98. and 99 continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this of th© City, formerly Village of Hastings, according court. to th© plat thereof Commonly known as: 522 N 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Defendants MICHIGAN AVE. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the named above at the last-known address by registered property Is eventually sold al foreclosure sale, the mall, return receipt requested, before the date of the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall be date of sale unless th© property is abandoned or filed with this court. used for agricultural purposes. If the property is Date: Dec. 18. 2023 determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Vicky L. Alspaugh P48572 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the dal© of sal©, or 15 STATE OF MICHIGAN days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If th© JUDICIAL DISTRICT property Is presurned to be used for agricultural STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sal© BARRY COUNTY PROBATE pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property Court address; 220 E. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will Court telephone no.; 269-945-1285 be held responsible to the person who buys the Plaintiff property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to th© Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows mortgage holder for damaging the property during 1330 N. Patterson Rd. the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; Wayland, Ml 49348 Th© foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In (269) 795-2620 that event, your damages are, If any, limited solely Plaintiff’s attorney to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) plus interest. Dated; February 1, 2024 Randall S. John A. Vos (P38643) Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association f/k/a Fifth Third Bank 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. (616) 333-2427 - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 19MI00053-2 V Defendant (02-01 )(02-22) 211823 Unknown Holders of Title to, or interest in, Manufactured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised NOTICE OF HEARING Judicature act of 1961,1961 l^23QnMCI- 600.3212^9j 1. Motion title; for Entry of Order Declaring Owner­ > that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a ship of Manufactured/Mobile Home. sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of 2. Moving party: Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows. for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding 3. This matter has been placed on the motion cal­ the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly endar for; Judge Vicky L. Alspaugh P429721, Date: at 1:00 PM, on February 29, 2024. The amount due 3/6/2024, Time; 9:45 a.m., Court address, 220 W. State on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the St., Hastings, Ml 49058. sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not 4. If you require special accommodations to use the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear court because of disabilities, please contact the court ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is immediately to make arrangements. encouraged to contact the county register of deeds MOTION office or a fftle insurance •i* mpany, either of which Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Plaintiff owner may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE of a manufactured/mobile home (9196 Redman Mill­ INFORMATION: Default has been made in the brook. serial #11253062) and currently located within conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shelby Plaintiff’s manufactured/mobile home park and occupy­ Salamone, a single woman, whose address is 631 ing Site 93 at 12895 Barry Lane. Wayland. Michigan, N. Wilson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, as original Barry County. 49348, in order that Plaintiff may then Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration apply to the Mich Dept of State for a title to the home. Systems, Inc., as nominee for Team Mortgage Those individuals last possessing and occupying the Company LLC, being a mortgage dated July home have either died or vacated the home and lot 15, 2021, and recorded on August 4, 2021 with site. Plaintiff has been unable to learn the identity of Document Number 2021-009798, Barry County any current titleholder or lienholder despite inquires Records, State of Michigan and then assigned lo with the Mich Dept of State. Plaintiff incorporates by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, reference the contents of the attached Complaint as as assignee as documented by an assignment dated it contains additional facts and information as well as November 28. 2023 and recorded on November 28. verification by Plaintiff. 2023 and given document number 2023-009259 in Date; 11-10-2023 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage John A. Vos (P38643) there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE SUMMONS CASE NO. 738-CH Court address; 220 E. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plaintiff's attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 V Defendant Unknown Holders of Trtle to, or interest in, Manufactured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial #11253062 and currently located al 12895 Barry Lane, Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) Civil Case There is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint. SUMMONS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the people of the Slate of Michigan you are notified: 1. You are being sued. 2. YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this sum­ mons and a copy of the complaint to file a written an­ swer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action with the court (28 days if you were served by mail or you were served outside of Michigan). 3. If you do now answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the complaint. 4. If you require accommodations lo use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign lan­ guage interpreter to help you fully participate in r# urt proceedings, please contact the court Immediately to make arrangements. Date; 11/13/23; Expiration Date: 02/12/24; Court Clerk Kaylah Fyan Oep 210352 of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($145,127.11). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot(s) 11 and 12 of THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS according to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 5 of Barry County Records Street Address; 631 N. Wilson Street, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortqaae foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE mSer on county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name{8) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff. an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Electronic Mortgage Mortgagee Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust Date of Mortgage: August 8.2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $116,141.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH. 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30: THENCE NORTH. 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 231 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 25, 2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1520624 (01-25)(02-15) 211458 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under seciion 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the fpllowitog jno^gggpyyvjll foreclosed by a sgle ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 15, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jessica Rodriguez, an unmarried person and Jordan Stewart, an unmarried person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Click N’ Close, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 27,2019 Date of Mortgage Recording; September 3,2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $200,937.07 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 106, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 601 View Pointe Dr. Middleville, Ml 49333-9367 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real properly is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: if you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duly has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 11,2024 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1519199 (01-11)(02-01) 210888 < pi SI Financial f t. 4 4 number STATED IN THIS NOTICE For more Information please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing - Kenneth MSSVteS' M TTAssociates, LLC 5955 West Main Street, Suite 18 Kalamazoo. Ml 49009. Telephone; (312) 541-971o’ File No.: Ml 24 5596 FOCUS / < t Providvd bx the Harry Comtly <d/ices of reheard Jones Member SIPC Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 > .4 4 / Madison Cove Hnancial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Xi A V How can business owners plan for an exit? If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy. If you’re like most other own­ ers, most of your net worth may well be tied up in your business so how you exit that business can have a big impact on your finances and your retirement. As you begin the exit strat­ egy process, you’ll need to examine some basic questions, such as how much you want for your business and how much it’s worth. But you’ll especially need to plan for the mechanics of your exit — that is, just how you’re go­ ing to sell or transfer owner­ ship of it Essentially, you have three main options: • Internal sale or transfer You could sell or transfer your business to someone affiliated with the company, such as a family member, business partner or even a group of employees. The advantages of this method are that you’ll have greater control over the timing of your exit and you’ll be able to provide greater continuity for your employ- ees, clients and suppliers. One »aitential disadvantage is that your net sales proceeds may be less than what you’d get from selling the business to an unrelated third party. • External sale or transfer The biggest benefit of selling or transferring your business to an unrelated third party is that you can potentially maxi­ mize your net sales proceeds. But you’ll need to consider some tradeoffs, too. For one thing, a sale to an outside person or business usually requires a long and possibly expensive due diligence pro­ cess. Also, you’ll have less control over the timing of your exit than you would if you sold the business to an internal source. * Liquidation — If you liq­ uidated your business by selling all your assets and shut­ ting down operations, you could end up with far fewer net proceeds than if you sold the business to an internal or external source. However, you could raise cash pretty quickly. But if you chose to liquidate or dissolve your business, it could potentially be disruptive for your em­ ployees, clients and suppliers. Because everyone’s situ­ ation is different, there’s no clear-cut formula for deciding which of these exit options Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 29, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property.' A potdhfial purchase?Is J is right for you. And it isn’t simply a matter of numbers, either, because you*l] need to consider some intangible factors, too. How will your .family be affected by your choice? How would you feel if your business was in some­ one else’s hands, or no longer existed? You’ll need to work out these issues, along with the financial ones, before you decide on your business exit strategy. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone. You may want to consult your financial, legal and tax advisors, and possi­ bly work with a commercial bilker and a business evalu­ ation expert By drawing on several sources of expertise, you can feel more confident that you’ll make a decision that’s appropriate for your needs. One final suggestion: Don’t wait too long before you beMin putting together your exit Strategy. Time goes fast — and when the time comes for you to say goodbye to your business, you’ll want to be prepared. encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Steven A. Kaiser and Mary L. Kaiser husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 2. 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 16, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $58,017.73 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 1 of MALCOLM’S ACRES according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, page 8 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2681 W Airport Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9775 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real properly is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice This notice is from a debt collector. 1520421 (01-25)(02-15) & 9 5 f'. M •k { * >r* • *1 t ...if* _ * ■ •9 ; s Ei««^ .I** 3* ■ « •V I - _ X* \ 7 $2 ■f I I 4 - 3 < 11 *> 3'-? s lx 1 .*• a 'i • st*^- 3^2 J -1 sei®* *1 «« iioisi i' r .i STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Trust S** 3! t.' • V M *2 * ** * VR i T l<> < **- > TJ n m: r9 *. A’ >-r :X ^SUf 3ttf <■5 •si -’t < > - » V - « H I-* 0*« w 1 •• ♦ u 9 ... * <U. « A 4 4 •* * •’iS2ES'.'*C' w V* I w* :u ■ vf 7 xe t: pXKyr 4fek; 3tBSl£llV * W* 1 JI -i»7 4» H0» ?i*j32 rL.;:3js sIlcdai^CES: Cia'j]eE2 -"^k uxMfii'ca n ■ J k?-r * » fl r .--a ea?cHa3X3ta'^’":t ■: "■w > ’ .t «bu y-n j» «>> u s, 7 * (Ui b Maple Vallei I I Am Aaaa^ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29716-DE William Michael Doherty Iii •* s - .is •' •, ?* Court Address: 206 W. Court. Hastings, Ml 49058 v.>. Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 'X >• J? Estate of John Timothy Klinge. Date of birth: .*e 4 04/02/1976. 3 <* ®5c:i£- TO ALL CREDITORS: ■ •*.' w *** < -JR ’Ek ' fc a. % -t unless presented to John Timothy Klinge Jr, personal representative, or to both the probate V '■' 'SI «i». •w ■ ’ I* • e Date: 01/30/2024 •>’5 John Timothy Klinge Jr. 27 S. Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348 iS's; 269-204-8602 a ■* ’’ J J*. Wk* claims against the estate will be forever barred - ' 1b Timothy Klinge, died 12/17/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all 1 *4^ ' X I.-*--*. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John «.F n t > ■' y s*> ?• M i 4* &!• * ' 211645 1 M »l * n •. 4^ar! Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any pr^erence, limitation or ’V r V- 211862 liiishiess Services buying all HARDWOODS: Premiums for Walnut, ^ite Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft uri?!'®'' °! for pricing. 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February 1. 2024 — The Hastings Banner J ' ■ 11 w t 'Jr K » * s r1 ..A b4 �M- I ; k TK ’’a.’ k ) I r W 14 n W■ ® ? 9 Of® r >«» s ■' "Il h f 4 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1.2024 — Page 13 I / I 4 1 I ! f 1 I J I IJ i t Him** f'T *' ■ * HHS boys add two 1-8 wins, runner-up finish on lanes 4 I I J M « ^6 *r «■ .T J ?7 • *0 I* « h 'W' ?1 r s LW 1 SSw •i’SS. 5.'Ji'S J Home Of ‘T^ 1 r/' A F i I ''I X 'I & k 4* «' vx 5'j* > .S »5' ■ti/- 4 w 1 * A I *1 4 J 1 ? .A I c Li- r ___________ __ r Hastings point guard Owen Carroll makes a leaping attempt to keep Coldwater's Niko Downs (right) and Denver Heator (left) from going the other way with the basketball at mid-court during the second half Friday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • -.fc. Saxons avenge early loss to Cardinals yourburinZ »**y. >- •e Brett Bremer Sports Editor ^7 » Mln.'S S&» ’'’■J.*'' ’(.-"'•WH ’»»a,7’**s Anih? ^MajL , t ■< sCiSi: ®^CftiC!ls fy Ift, & ’’^’’CSIIKRS WlIiBi k 4 A ? cr y-' i. ■Kam * &«to! 3 h fcto i , 1 T -92, •; SiwefikKaser 7:*»r5XaRae I.andwSe Mo^ Eww, 'iJtwriWK ,...................... It. a a rreeirettrsv^ssxotrav fa al t9s«t«ki(ni W lf« ns rt te tiw tr»! rti Wd 6 Su»i K ftwr. h w! SuccsssorTwibb, sTis jstm W & La a:s Str bMy IWigari4»5i,itr(«<i(A'rtaBy iiecisn:AssTO(ia^;FrsedOT 93 99 T S9F& A-afi52nsflMa’i3a6dnfl{w:S58.0l?.73 m 9, IBSOvrsve r-Tsr Ifco’3tKrted as:W1 o( T r’S jSt jiif!lspa9e8 fi-.WyRecoms. C^iseetstktesllsK):®’*^ 5ttn(fiw6« I ._ ehsfuVrSd in Sports Editor OeeeWiW The Panthers got the kind of start they wanted to a busy week on Tuesday evening. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team took its second victory of the season over the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School, 56-15. Josie Williams poured in 20 points for the Panthers and Adelynn Stampfler added 12. “This was, by far, our most complete game of the season thus far,” Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn said. “I thought we did a great job of attacking the hoop and finishing high at the rim - something that we have been working on and it finally came to pass in the game.” Maple Valley was missing some key components of their team due to injuries and illness, which factored in a bit, but their kids continue to play hard and hustle throughout the game, Mohn said. f'y- OMsed K sft"' •It 0SI k, * * -Ji CL k LEGAL NOTICES p Ar. 41 X tfhrroi Staled Bamone r*.:; I? r 99^ » >• The Saxons’ Landon Steward beats Coldwater's Niko Downs to the hoop for two points during the first half of the Saxons' 1-8 win over Coldwater at Hastings High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) season while Coldwater fell to 5-11 with the loss and is now 5-12 after a one-point loss at Vicksburg Tuesday. Hastings’ eighth defeat came Tuesday at Lakewood as the host Vikings tallied a 42-39 win over the visiting Saxons. Troy Acker had 18 points and six rebounds to lead the Vikings and senior guard Eli Jablonski chipped in nine points and nine rebounds. The Vikings also got four points and six points from Landon Makely too. Carroll led the Saxons with 13 points. em Athletic Conference Central Division play last Friday - taking some of the shine off the start to the Panthers* Winterfest activities. The 41 turnovers is the most in a game in the history of the DK girls’ program. The Rams had 23 turnovers themselves. All those turn­ overs helped lead to the Rams making 25 bas­ kets on the night and the Panthers just seven. Shooting woes plagued the Panthers too as they were just 18 percent from the floor. “Addie Stampfler played a pretty tough game leading us with nine points and she had to battle for everyone one of those points,” coach Mohn said. “Her effort was really good.” “We did assist on three of our seven buck­ ets, so we are seeing each other well,” Mohn added. “We just are struggling to find the hoop with our shot attempts. I really can't complain too much about our shot selection. We are really getting decent shots. They just aren’t going through the hoop.” PC 1!l*‘ 4 if? I* ■! J V » *1 9 s r '^32.19 5? ir S.I ¥ 1 . -* 4 I i ► ^4 '} <* < » ».. t. 9 ■ r M < > 1 9^ I! *r < V •w b leu .94^^ W A STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29719-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. snd JUDGE 2023-296a2-DE William Michael Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court, Hastings, Ml 49056 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Janine Jo Ostroth. Date of birth: 2/10/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Janine Jo Ostroth. died 8/15/2023. Creditors of the decedent eu'e notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Anne C. Ostroth, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Estate of Terry Allen Walden. Date of birth: 02/17/1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Terry Allen Walden, died 10/02/2020. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Geraldine Komoelje, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/29/24 4 - Leo F. Madarang P77360 230 Kent St. Portland. Ml 48875 517-647-7873 Anne C. Ostroth 42262 Norw fCt. Northville, Mi 46167 248-449-8849 L I a nt qH* tr 211761 Date: January 25,2024' ■ -i To: Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC and Jerold Saeman: You are being sued in Barry County. You must contact Attorney Eric E. Matwiejczyk or the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk's office to request copies of the pertinent paperwork. An answer to the complaint must be filed within 26 days of this publication, or within 28 days of being served by certified mail. Failure to answer to the action could result in a default judgment being entered against you. lOt .□ 19D1U !O Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49056 269-946-2900 Geraldine Komoelje 460 West Brogan Road Hastings. Ml 49056 State of Michigan Barry County 5* Circuit Court Michael Discher v Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC, Jerold Saeman, and Dan Nelson File No. 23-546-CK ' » 4 .S-* -■*! *• J STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Jane E. Robertson Trust. Dale of Birth: 09/08/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jane E. Robertson, died 12/08/2023 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Walter J. Robertson and Travis J. Turnes. Trustee, within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Dale: 01/18/2024 Eric E. Matwiejczyk Duff, Chadwick and Associates. P.C 220 W. Main Street Ionia, Michigan 46646 (616) 527-0020 Barry County Circuit Court 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1285 211773 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee. 150 W. Court Street. Sie. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Walter J. Robertson & Travis J. Turnes c/o Rhoades McKee. 150 W. Court Street, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 211455 I PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE: APC Towers IV, LLC proposes to build a 199-foot Monopole Communications Tower, The Site location is 9645 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, Barry County, Michigan 49073, Latitude: 42-30-45.9 N, Longitude: 85-07-51.7. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1274080. Lighting is not required for the proposed tower. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS - Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc. gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC I I I »»*«* ■ ^19 f J 1 V •<«» % a Th© Panthers* Adelynn Stampfler (14) drives to the rim and elevates over Galesburg-Augusta's Addison Born (22) during their SAC Central contest at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg guard Summer Ritchie (12) pushes the ball up court past Galesburg-Augusta's Maureen McBride (32) during their Friday night match-up at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. 1*; c* AV jr • f r p 1 I A 211725 w r j ____________ 1 <« I I Summer Ritchie had a solid all-around game with four assists and five steals for the Panthers. Mohn said a big key was his girls turning the tables with their turnovers. They had 41 in a loss to Galesburg-Augusta Friday evening and cut that number to 14 against the Lions. I am proud of the girls for their taking care of the basketball,” Mohn said. “We also had nine kids score and the two that did not, had some great looks at the hoop but the shots just did not fall for them. It was a great team effort.” The Delton Kellogg girls were set to go on the road for a make-up bailgame at Lawton last night, Jan. 3I, and will travel to Black River Friday. DK moved its record to 2-8 overall this season with the win over Maple Valley. The Lion ladies are now 1-12. Galesburg-Augusta scored a 64-19 win over the Delton Kellogg girls in Southwest- The Hastings varsity boys' bowling team took a Baker game victory in a tie­ breaker to cam a win over the Coldwater boys at Midway Lanes Thursday in Interstatc-8 Athletic Conference action. The two teams tied 15-15 through two Baker and two regular games. Hastings won the Baker roll-off 225-170. During the regular game the Saxons got two points from Miles Lipsey who rolled scores of 207 and 167. Austin Henman took a point with a 179 and Kenny Vastine II won one with a 147 and Jackson Byers took a point with a 148. Coldwater had won the two Baker games to start the day, but the Saxons took the two regular games - one by ten points and one by just two. The Hastings boys are currently 3-2 in 1-8 duals this season and the HHS girls are 2-3. The Coldwater girls took a 24-6 win over the Saxons Thursday. Megan Ramey won a point with a 139 and Mya Norman won a point with a 115 o: for the Hastings girls. The Saxons took one of the two Baker games with a 140. The Saxon girls also had high games of 147 from Heaven Simmet and 165 from Ally Herder. 'i DK girls beat Maple Valley for a second time this season nonce -Murn r!’* Saxons went into the half with a 37-19 lead and quickly shot the lead to 20 points early in the third quarter. Hastings was outstanding on defense especially in that early stretch and only had moments of trouble with the Cardinals’ pres­ sure defense. Offensively, the Saxons worked the ball for easy shots in the half-court and beat the press in transition regularly. Saxon junior Eli Randall finished with ten points — mostly cruising in for open lay-ups as he caught a pass behind the (Cardinal press. Carroll led the Saxons with 22 points on the night. Jiles had 13 points and Stewart finished with 12 points. I haven’t seen the numbers, but it was nice to see when we were getting wide open shots through our offense we were knocking them down,” Webb said. “That is what we have been practicing - move the ball, attack, gel the guys open, be unselfish and then knock shots down when it gets to you. Know that you are shooting before it even gets to you. I think we did that pretty well.” Hastings also got ei^t points from Bar­ num and seven from junior guard Dre Mathis. Junior guard Niko Downs led the Cardinal boys with 12 points and sophomore forward Ja4^Q9,^|Jy; with ten. “Coldwater is a tough team,” Webb said. “They are a tough team. They are always good and they are always hard to beat. It is awesome. I know that we haven’t beaten them much in the past. It is nice to gel one. It is nice to get one decisively.” Coldwater was without one of its key start­ ers, junior forward Ayden Dirschell. The Hastings boys are now 5-8 overall this pfiOWUCOPl Irt CL The Saxons were in control from their first basket. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team moved its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record to 2-4 this season with a a 70-49 win over the Coldwater Cardinals Friday at Hast­ ings High School. The Cardinals won the first meeting of the season between the two teams by 11 points back in early December, but that was the third bailgame for the Hastings program under new head coach Jess Webb. The Saxons really felt like they were still feeling things out. “We were fresh. We were new. We were run­ ning a new offense,” Webb said of that initial meeting. “Like I tell these kids, we are building one day at a time. It is one step at a time and that is where it is coming. We are slowly get­ ting better. I think ihBW bids getting better every single day. That is our focus.” It didn’t lake long for the Saxons to get the feel of things Friday. The Cardinals scored the first two points of the ballgame, but the Saxons scored the next 13. Senior guard David Jiles drilled a three-pointer, Landon Stewart scored on art outst^ding back-cut. Jiles hit .tbr.sfe‘^tjifli^Hfr<5^t|wwSuhIe^ Barnum found teammate Owen Carroll for anoth­ er open Saxon three. Hastings led 11-2 and Coldwater was call­ ing timeout less than four minutes into the ballgame. The lead grew to 13-2 on a bucket by Barnum off a fine feed from Carroll. Carroll drilled another three to open the second quarter and Hastings led by at least seven points the rest of the first half. The Brett Bremer ra^ r 4 41 )tu The Hastings teams both took wins over Parma Western Tuesday afternoon at Hastings Bowl. The Saxon boys took a 22-8 win. Henman had games of 170 and 180. Hunter Pennington contributed a 183 and a 182 for the Saxons. Lipsey rolled a 173 and a 195. Cohen James tallied a 167 and shared a 215 game with Deagan Wilkins. The Hastings girls won 17.5-12.5. Jen Stoline rolled a 131, Megan Ramey a 126, Kass Horton had games of 141 and 105 for the Saxons. Saxon Heaven Sim­ met rolled a 173 and a 126. ally Herder tallied a 170 and a 178 for the Saxons. Hastings was also in action Sunday at the Portage Northern Invitational at Contincntai Lancs. The Hastings girls were fifth in qualifying and then fell to Portage Northern in a tight opening round of bracket play which concluded with the Huskies taking a two-frame Baker roll-off by two pins. The Saxon boys were seventh in quali­ fying and then opened match play with victories over Loy Norrix and Wayland. Portage Central took a win over the Saxons in the championship round. Herder and Lipsey were honored among the top ten bowlers in their respec­ tive competitions. Lipsey was fourth indi­ vidually and Herder had the second best tally on the girls’ side. Sports Editor V I . V- I Brett Bremer I �Pag© 14 — Thursday, February 1, 2024 — Th© Hastings Banner Am. -J - h ZT 7 £ .• f 11 pa fTti, J L / si I t ■* A lb f I VARSITY w A * WINS SvSSfSt 4 F 4 A t ii 'i’ 1 The Saxons' Sophia Sunior holds down an opponent during her runner-up mance in the 190-pound weight class Saturday at the first Hastings Girls Invite. (Photo _ _ I by Valerie Slaughter) r M* / .T . Contributing iVriter The Hastings High School girls’ wrestling team hosted its first ever Girls’ Wrestling Invitational Saturday with wrestlers from 27 schools participating. A large division was grouped with schools that had at least six wrestlers on the team, and there was a group of small division teams that had lineups of five or fewer wrestlers. Hastings had twice as many girls competing as any other team with a full line-up of 14 wrestlers entered for the day. Hastings also had the largest middle school team with 11 wres­ tlers set to compete. According to the MHSAA, the number of high school girls wrestling in Michigan has tripled since the 2019-20 season, a season in which just under 500 wrestlers recorded an alpha weigh-in. That number is up over 1,300 this season. The Saxons won the large division with a team total of 135 points. Montague finished with 104 points, Middleville was third with 86 points and Pine River fourth with 63. •• I *, JILL -A a M The Saxons' Dez Mathis works to pin an opponent during her run to a third-place finish in the 120-pound weight class Saturday at the Hastings Girls Invite (Photo bv Valerie Slaughter) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Maintenance Technician Barry County Parks - Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum & Recreation Area is seeking a qualified individual for a Full-Time Park Maintenance Technician position. This position participates in day to day work activities maintaining the grounds and buildings of county facilities, parks, and Charlton Park Historic Village. Performs preventative maintenance tasks, completes equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Performs various main­ tenance activities on historic buildings. Manages activities of part-time 8f seasonal employ­ ees, volunteers, and outside contractors, vendors, and support organizations and ability to wor wth the public. Candidate selected must pass a background screening, pre-employment physical, and administered drug screening. Holiday and weekend work as necessary. This is a fuU-time position with benefits. Starting Pay $17-$ 18 per/hr. based on experience. ¥ Il Cover letter, resume, and minimum of three (3) references must be emailed or postmarked no later than 5:00pm., February 9, 2024. Applications and a full job description Historic are available at the Barry County Park office, 2545 S. Charl­ HARLTON ton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Send resume or return ark cover letter and application to: Attn: Maintenance Tech, County Parks. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings. —49058 or emailed to info@charltonpark.org. P Historic Charlton Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer 211819 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP The Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of conducting a Workshop to discuss Solar d vvorKsnop lo discuss Solar and Alternative Energy on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Workshop will be held in the Hastings Performing Hastings High School, 520 W South Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. For more information including a copy of the agenda, visit www.barrvcounty.org or contact Barry County Administration at 269.945.1284. / J I I > I I I I ’.r i I. > i. * ♦ nr ;r Saxons finish on top at first Hastings girls’ invitational In the small division. Grand Haven won the championship with 78 points, while Hudson took second with 59.5 points ahead of Sturgis 49. The Lakewood team placed seventh in the small division competition with 35 points. The Saxons had nine wrestlers place in the top four of their weight class. Olivia Friddle won the only championship match for the team with a 3-0 record for the day at 140 pounds. Jordan Milanowski (145 pounds) and Sophia Sunior (190 pounds) both finished in second place. Dez Mathis (120 pounds), Sky­ lar Fenstemaker (135 pounds) and Alexia Owen (190 pounds) all placed third. Maddie Chipman (100 pounds), Olivia Goodrich (105 pounds) and Bella Friddle (130 pounds) all finished fourth at their weight class. Thomapple Kellogg was paced by a second place finish from Emma Gibson at 120 pounds, a third-place finish from Adelaide Holderman at 170 and fourth-place finishes from Raini Braska at 115 and Kayleigh Brown at 145. Lakewood’s top finish came from Ella Simon who was fourth at 170 pounds. *F 1 I Valerie Slaughter J I M I Saxon junior Keegan Sutfin celebrates his 100th varsity victory during the Saxons' run to a championship Saturday at the Forest Hills Northern Duals. Saxon senior Colton Smith celebrates his 100th varsity victory during the Saxons' run to a championship Saturday at the Forest Hills Northern Duals. Hastings junior Troy Hokanson cele­ brates his 100th varsity victory after a win over Parma Western in the Saxons' 1-8 Panthers the visiting dual with Wednesday, Jan. 24. HHS trio hits 100 wins as team chases title Valerie Slaughter Contributing IVriler The Hastings varsity wrestling team moved one win closer to an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship with a win over Parma Western on Wednesday night, Jan. 24. The Saxons outscored the Panthers 44-27 at Hastings High School to move to a 5-0 record in the 1-8. Starting the night for the Saxons was Colton Smith at 138 pounds. Smith finished with a 20-5 technical fall in the third period. Hastings won the next two matches with an 8-3 decision from Haiden Simmet (144 pounds) and a pin from Keegan Sutfin to move to a 14-0 lead over Parma Western. The Saxons gave up six points at 157-pounds, but recovered with another 8-3 decision by Aden Armstrong (165 pounds) and a quick first period pin from Kyle Echtinaw (175 pounds) to put them back up 23-6. The Hastings team had two more first peri­ od pins from Isaac Friddle (215 pounds) and Troy Hokanson (106 pounds), and a void at 113-pounds for Jordan Humphrey put the Saxons up 41-15. Parma Western brought the score back to 41-26 before the Saxons’ Colton Denton won the final match of the night on a 9-6 decision to bring the final score to 44-26. Hastings’ head coach Jason Slaughter was proud of his team and wrestler Troy Hokan­ son who received his 100th career win on the night with his pin. “Troy has just been on a roll, we think he has a tough match and then he finishes with a quick pin, making it all look easy. He has worked hard, and it was nice to see him get that 100th win at home,” coach Slaughter said. The Saxons hosted Kelloggsville at home on Friday night and finished with a 61-15 win. Hokanson, Humphrey, Denton, Smith, Sutfin, Simmet, Ben Furrow, Friddle and Diego Coipel all had pins for the night Quintin Schnere won on a 10-2 major decision for the team and Armstrong picked up a 11-4 decision. The Saxons' Colton Denton works his way to a 9-6 win over Parma Western's Alexander Hudson during their 132-pound bout Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Hastings High School. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) The Saxons were 5-0 for the day Saturday at the Forest Hills Northern Duals to win the tournament for the third straight year. The Saxons increased their season record to 31-3 with the five wins. The Saxons defeated Mattawan 48-19, before getting a 47-24 win over East Kentwood. The team had another big win over Portage Northern 54-20 and a 78-6 win over Forest Hills Eastern before its finals match with Forest Hills Northern where the Saxons walked away from with a 52-15 win. Hokanson, Denton, Smith, Sutfin, Simmet and Friddle all went 5-0 for the day. Hum­ phrey and Schnere had four wins each and Maverick Peake, Ben Furrow and Armstrong each picked up two wins for the day. The Saxons also had two additional wres­ tlers hit their lOO-career win mark on Satur­ day: Sutfin and Colton Smith. , Coach Slaughter noted that all three wres- tiers, including Hokanson, hit that milestone in just three years. Smith, who is the only senior in the group, didn’t wrestle as a freshman. “So, this is an even bigger accomplish­ ment,” coach Slaughter said. “Smith has made huge strides this year and became a really tough competitor. In competition, he vvrestles the way we always talk about in practice. He goes after everyone with a high pace of wrestling. Keegan has been a huge part of the line up. Since his freshman year we could always count on him to go out and get a win nearly every match.” The Saxons were set to face Interstate-8 Athletic Conference rival Jackson NorthwesL at Northwest, Wednesday. Last night’s win­ ner will head into the conference champion­ ship tournament at Marshall Saturday, Feb. 3, with the league lead as both teams were undefeated in the conference heading into their dual last night. Vikings win pair at DeWitt and home tournament Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood added a pair of Capital Area Activities Conference victories to its record Wednesday, Jan. 24, at DeWitt High School including a 64-15 win over White Division foe Eaton Rapids. The Lakewood team also took a 47-23 win over the Holt Rams. * • Lakewood got pins from Bryson Boucher at 144 pounds, Jonathan Krebs at 150, Chris Webb at 165, Owen Prowdley at 175, Jaden Manhart at 190, Joel Simon at 215 and Vin­ cent Stamm at 120 pounds in the dual with the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds. Manhart and Webb were the only ones who were pushed beyond the first period to get their falls. Mason Livermore at 138 pounds added four points for the Vikings with an 11-2 major decision over Kaden Robert from Eaton Rap­ ids at 138 pounds. Kade Boucher and Cam­ den Wright added forfeit wins for the Vikings. In the dual with Holt, Lakewood got pins from Wright, Bryson Boucher, Webb, Man­ hart, Simon and Slayden Luna. Stamm and Krebs took major decisions and Mason Liver­ more outscored Holt’s Barnet Fink 7-2 in the 132-pound bout that opened the dual. The Vikings won their own home invita­ tional Saturday beating runner-up Wayland by two and a half points, 161-158.5. Armada and St. Johns tied for third at at the 12-team individual tournament with 133 points, ahead of Caledonia 94.5, Otsego 86.5, Laingsburg 67, Loy Norrix 62, Ionia 61, Stockbridge 27, Ravenna 21 and Farwell 0. Kade Boucher and Simon won flight cham­ pionships for the Lakewood team. Simon hustled to the championship with three quick pins. His first two bouts took less than 30 seconds and then he stuck Otsego’s Blake Wilson 94 seconds into the 215-pound cham­ pionship match. Kade needed to win just two matches in the 126-pound weight class for his championship. He stuck Caledonia’s Carter Berrends in the second period of the semifinal round and then pinned Armada’s Caleb Todd with 35 seconds remaining in the third period of the final. Stamm at 120 pounds, Bryson Boucher at 144, Krebs at 150 and Slayden Luna at 285 pounds were all second at their flight. Jaden Manhart at 190, Webb at 165 and Rogers at 157 all placed fourth. Overtime win for Burpee highlight of night in Bronson Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bronson and Concord took Big 8 Confer­ ence wins over the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team at a conference quad hosted by the Vikings Wednesday evening. Bronson bested the Lions 72-3 and Con­ cord took a 36-12 win, Jackson Burpee had two wins for the their only victory in the dual wi ronson. He won a thriller in that dual outscoring Conner Harvey 9-8 in overtime for the win. Joe Long and Skyler Cook were the only J 1 » / J . I other Lions competing Wednesday. Long had a pin his his 285-pound match with Con­ cord s Matthew Dilyard. Burpee also took a forfeit win in that dual. The Maple Valley team is now 0-5 in the conference. The conference tournament is P Saturday. Feb. 3, at Reading. Lions were bested in a pair of duals . The . wi neighborhood rivals at a home non-conterence tn Friday evening falling 48-18 to Bellevue and 45-6 to Olivet. I were just two contested weight Classes m the dual with the Broncos. Bel'evue s Sara Herr look one, pinning the Lions' Dakota Osenbaugh early in the sec­ ond period of their 144-pound bout. The Lions picked up a win at 215 pounds where Cook stuck the Broncos’ Autumn Lynd in 1:33. The Lions and Eagles matched up at four weight classes, Osenbaugh had his team's lone victory with a pin of Olivet's Noah Flach in 1:08 in the 144-pound match Olivet’s Ben Kelenske edged the Lions’ Burpee in the 190-pound match 2-0 and the Eagles got pins from Andrew Stolberu and Joe LaSalle in the 215- and 285 poS matches respectively. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-02-08.pdf 9a6290c2857c0984efc415e579698a23 PDF Text Text >. f I * SherifTs election fraud presentation rescheduled Housing attractive for developers looking to build in Hastings See story on page 2 Mounties overtake Saxons on 1-8 mats See story fin page 5 J See story page 14 < r. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ****CAR-RT LOT**C 005 COOS Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings MI 49058-1134 ■seen ” 8S9S ® ANNER 7/30/2024 9:25:00 AM Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 6 SS^ * p Thursday, February 8, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Hastings Performing Arts Center marks fifth anniversary . - nV Blend ofprivate, public partnerships has putfacility on strongfinancial footing I t . . ..i Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter The Hastings Performing Arts Center is turning five years old this month. Since its construction in 2019, the facility has seen five years of musicals, honor cere­ monies and countless concerts. It has also hosted several community events in that time, providing itself as a unique public asset. Spencer White, HPAC site coordinator and Hastings High School band director, said it’s been a journey to get the facility running as smoothly as it does today. Shortly after the HPAC opened its doors, the COVID-19 pan­ demic turned the world upside down. Public education was largely virtual, and public events became non-existent. “You couldn’t use the performing arts cen­ ter for a pretty long time,” White said. “There was about a year without anything at all.” It was a time of financial hardship and uncertainty for Hastings and school districts across the nation. The HPAC facility man­ ager, and other staff associated with the facility, had to be cut from the school’s bud­ get in 2020. White saw an opportunity to transform how the district utilized the performing arts ■ center. Having a single, full-time manager for the facility was costly and inefficient. He presented a proposal to district Superinten­ dent Matt Goebel - what if the facility had a dedicated team overseeing its operations? Goebel, serving in an interim role at the time, took the idea to school board members for approval. It was a pivotal moment for the facility that has allowed it to become what it is today. The team was fully in place by 2021 , con-sisting of White, Joe LaJoye and Carl Schoessei, aided by stage technicians Craig Holley and Jeff Buehl. From there, the team began to work together to utilize the facility in the best way possible. “There’s a lot of schools and districts in our state that have beautiful facilities like ours, and they don’t do much outside of the band concerts, choir, district meetings and assemblies because they’ve structured their manage­ ment as just one person,” White said. “With Matt being open to having this team in place, with Joe and Carl and myself, it’s allowed all of us to have different things to focus on.” ~ ______ See HPAC, page 2 '4J* * 'i • '-f rf* AS % ■ lir. S, t 1 •ft * 4 * ; I - *,4 7 l-IJ' ’MMI.: • ■ABflBrCCi A*b w ZV * '.*1 ’J**/ ’5. »* Il .k. • a» s 4 1 F r 74 J & T * ** y**i ( r f oA n * r* & S\ •K t < fra * 1 *. k.' f I A ** > 4- ■ Ju fr I .. '/•I I.**, ■ 4.^ •• Performing Arts Center has become an unmistakable part of the Hastings High School facility since it's construction Gaskin^ Symphony's annual vX to present a holiday ■ 4 5VM '4 ■ .< i V j '• IDO ANounn 7 SA I. Ihis location is now closed. nufet nW w*’o**'*“* □ UTLET f 1 { J J 1 i I 1 ,13 I k. t sign has been placed on the door of B2 Outlet Store in Hastings announcing its closure. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Hastings-io^ted B2 Outiet Store one of the many to shut down Jayson Bussa Editor A statewide retailer closed the doors of its Hastings location this week, leaving a 20,000-square-foot storefront vacant. B2 Outlet Stores, which originated in Hud­ sonville and, at one time, maintained over 20 stores throughout the state, confirmed rumors that had swirled for weeks and announced that the Hastings store was shutting down. In its final weeks, the store was largely empty and featured only steeply-discounted items. This week, the store was finally cleared out and the business released a statement confirming the closure. The challenges and complexities of navigating a sluggish retail economy have resulted in significantly declined sales,” said the state­ ment penned by President Duane Smith and CEO Matt Smith. “This has impacted nearly every retailer and B2 is not immune. We have pivoted with various creative ways to drive foot traffic, yet a turnaround has not occurred. Although closing stores is never an easy deci­ sion, B2 has reached that point where closing a small number of stores is imperative. However, saying that it is closing a “small number of stores” appears to be an understate­ ment. Before the closure of the Hastings loca­ tion, B2 Outlet Stores had already shut down several locations throughout surrounding com­ munities, including the B2 Bargain Bins loca­ tion at 4660 M-37 in Middleville, which had just held its grand opening in August of 2022. The Banner reached out to the corporate offices of B2 Outlet Stores via email and telephone. The phone number had been dis­ connected and emailed messages went unan­ swered. The Banner could not verify if any of B2 Outlet Stores’s 20-pIus locations were still open and operational. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our valued customers who shopped stores that may be closing,” the company’s statement continued. “Thank you for helping us ‘be a blessing’ in the Hasting (sic) community. We hope to see you at a nearby location soon.” Some readers on social media highlighted the fact that the company misspelled the city’s name as “Hasting” in its statement. See B2 OUTLET, page 3 New crop of election inspectors Nashville woman charged prepare for kick-off to election season months after fatal crash with Amish buggies Jayson Bussa Editor A woman has been criminally charged for her alleged role in a Sept. 12 auto acci­ dent that claimed the lives of a father and son and rocked the Amish community to which they belonged. Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville was arraigned in 56-B District Court on Tues­ day morning where the 19-year-old faces six counts, including operating while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. The criminal complaint filed against Cobb alleges that she was under the influ­ ence of THC when she was involved in a fatal crash with two sulky carts. Cobb’s bond was set at $50,000 and she will have to post 10 percent of it to remain free as she awaits her trial. As of Wednesday morning, Cobb had not post­ ed bond and remained lodged at the Barry County Jail. A probable cause conference will be held before Judge Michael Schipper on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Cobb will be represented by criminal defense attorney Heath Lynch of Grand Rapids-based SBBL Law. The accident involved two sulky carts while Cobb was driving a Volkswagen. The crash occurred around 7:17 p.m. that day on East Cloverdale Road, east of Guy Road in Maple Grove Township. The Barry County Sherifrs office inves­ tigated the accident and, upon conclusion, reported that a westbound Volkswagen Tiguan collided with two carts, which were both heading in the same direction. The crash killed a 40-year-oId man and his 14-year-old son while a I7-year-old boy was seriously injured but survived. Cobb was not injured in the accident. An announcement from the Sheriffs office initially stated tliat investigators did not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident, but that assessment came with the investigation still ongoing. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leal told media following the accident that he believed the driver, Cobb, was blinded by the sun, prompting the accident. In the days following the accident, fel­ low members of the Amish community from a widespread area traveled to Maple Grove Township to pay their respects to the deceased. Jayson Bussa Editor Strictly in terms of demographics, Adri­ anne VanDenburg and Larry Osborne don’t have much in common. VanDenburg is a 17-year-old Hastings High School student. Osborne, on the other hand, is a 67-year-old retiree from Barry Township. What the two do share is a desire to help move along the election process smoothly in Barry County, which is why they both under­ went training to become certified election inspectors for the upcoming election season and beyond. VanDenburg and Osborne were both part of a group of 76 people who completed their certification work via a course held in Hast­ ings on Jan. 11 at the Tyden Center. This surge of newly trained election inspectors was sorely needed because nine days of early voting will be required for each of the three elections this year presidential primary, primary and the general. The change in stale election law means staffing polling locations with at least three election workers for eight hours on all nine days. The nine days leading up to Feb. 27’s pres­ idential primary will be the state’s first go at offering early voting. Barry County Clerk Cindy White, her staff and the respective See INSPECTORS, page 2 / I ■ ■ ■» i I J/ y 4) .It, I, c I i •l k 3 Z P V' - J, <1 I *t kt I V r tv ‘^4 K 4 K F r* .♦ 4 f/ f I ? <• <1 k '' .'h i •r *k ■I , r« f •■*«*"* • ■ ^1 , __ -—— - - - 1 (<' t Vi ■ I Election inspectors work al Castleton Township Hall during the primary election in 2022. Changes to election laws have now mandated nine days of early voting leading up to state and federal elections, including those that will be held this year. To help staff those days of early voting, townships have certified over 70 new election inspec­ tors combined. (File photos by Jayson Bussa) ELECTION 2024 COVERAGE — City cements early voting plans in place (Page 3) — First stretch of early voting kicks off Feb. 17 (Page 3) —1.3 million Michigan voters have applied for absentee ballots I �.ft** A -5 /a. I taCk s 41’ ’ 1 ”|b( 1 I Page 2 — Thursday, February 0, 2024 — The Hastings Banner 1 NEWS BRIEFS Sheriff’s election fraud presentation rescheduled I I I J J ► cow meeting canceled; Forum coming up for alternative energy projects The Barry County Board of Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole (COW) did not meet on Tuesday as originally scheduled. The COW s meetings are slated for every other week (opposite Board of Commissioners meetings) but did not convene this week because of a lack of agenda items. The BOC last met on Jan. 23 but will resume next week with a regularly-scheduled morning meeting on Feb. 13. Also, that evening, the board’s Committee ofthe Whole will hold a public forum at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, which deals with the topic of wind and solar energy projects. The public is encouraged to attend the informational session, which will be presented by county commissioners, Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus and the county’s legal counsel. The session will dissect what a new state law could mean for Barry County when it comes to pennitting the installation of solar and wind farms. The state government recently usurped those powers from local municipalities. Hastings Elks Lodge hosting Valentine’s Dinner and Dance to benefit special needs children The Hastings Elks Lodge will be raising funds through its Valentine’s Dinner and Dance at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Hastings Elks Lodge (102 E Woodlawn Ave). Proceeds from the event will benefit the Elks Michigan Major Project, which provides assistance for children and young adults with special needs. The program provides aid for families who cannot afford or otherwise receive assistance and provides for therapy, attendance at therapy camps throughout Michigan, medical equipment, communication technology and more. Happy hour starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The night’s dinner menu includes baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, com, rolls and sheet cake. Dancing is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., accompanied by a DJ. Tlie event is open to the public, and those interested are encouraged to tell their friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. There are 100 total tickets available for the event. For more information, contact Nancy Barnes, 269-804-9432, or Lori Jackson. 269-804-9886. Barry Conservation District seeking nominations for conservation awards The Barry Conservation District is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Partner in Conservation Awards in three categories. One award will be made to a conservation organization, two will go to conservation professionals and three awards will be made to conservation volunteers. Eligibility requirements and more information, along with nomination forms can be found at bit.ly/3w8oG 1V. All eligible nominees will receive special mention online and in person at the Faces of Conservation on Friday, Feb. 23. Honorees will receive a plaque and Certificates of Spe­ cial Congressional Recognition provided by Congressman John Moolenaar’s office. Attendance at Faces of Conservation is not required for either nomination or an award. This year’s conservation awards are being sponsored by the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association and the Barry Community Foundation. .. Tickets to the annual Faces of Conservation can be found at baiTycd.org/projects/ foc24. 5 J C' Applications due Feb. 20 for Gun Lake Area Women’s Club scholarship Seniors attending Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg, Wayland Union and Martin High Schools are invited to apply to GFWC - Gun Lake Area Women’s Club’s annual scholarship. Applications are due by Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Gun Lake Area Women’s Club will award two scholarships totaling $500 each to area seniors. The club will also give out one $2,000 scholarship to a Barry or Allegan County senior. Scholarship applications can be filled out at the Barry Community Foundation website at banycf.org. u * _M > > KI Il M HI* I fo II * - iiasMS! rrrii - S^TlO RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING B Licensed Master Plumber Mt Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 License //SI 10376 & Insured ▼ ▼▼▼ c/ltml r/-: February Sale * off Fabrics (excludes sale items) i Ends 4 • Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station 2 ■ 'M- » 4 < QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 e. State St.. Hastings • OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; s< te» Saturday 9 am-3 pm 1 * I IT > • 1 Z’ I I r I I < I' i J j; I I' I a I ri I i' i tl ilf l) l*\ t 4 f HPAC, continued from page 1 With the team in place, the facility was able to blossom in its use as a public asset for the Hastings community. The HPAC part­ nered with the Thornapple Arts Council, which assists in promotion, programming and operations. A fundraising nonprofit, Friends of HPAC, was started to collect donations. Through this unique blend of private and public partnerships, the facility has been able to thrive. “Last year, we had over 100 events in the facility. I’m scheduled to have, more events this school year,” White said. “We’re easily paying for the management of the facility and now we’re really actually chipping away at other costs for the school, and it’s very unique to what we’re doing.” Through the generosity of donors, all per­ formances brought to the facility are com­ pletely paid for - that means the majority of money earned from ticket sales goes directly to the school, with the rest paying for costs incurred by the Thomapple Arts Council. The Grand Rapids Symphony regularly performs at the HPAC, and several other pro­ fessional programs have been added to the bill this year. A side-by-side concert with the Grand Rapids Symphony is scheduled for March, allowing Hastings students to play alongside professional musicians. It’s all made possible through the HPAC’s unique blend of donors and partners, White said. Community partners like Highpoint Community Bank, the Baum Family Founda­ tion, the Douglas and Margaret DeCamp Foundation, the Groos family and communi­ ty members who have made a monthly pledge to Friends of HPAC are all responsi­ ble for funding the facility’s yearly programs and operations. “I think that’s a really unique branch of our community, being able to have grassroots fundraising in combination with very gener­ ous families in our community,” White said. That’s allowed the Friends of HPAC to real­ ly take the concept that we were hoping to 4b achieve for programming and facility enhancement and really just get it done.” I* 1 . I r z 1 fine Arts ' fame V ■ ■ill !• A '• X. ■a 9 A t « > I ■ft* ■ i V* *. L- A V ’ i V 1 .S' 4^ I i i 1 f I r > Mt 9 V 17/ >1 • £k —: A J I •I *■4 ■s I c b X F Hiiiia rr:- wa 1 .• *. «. 4 P J I -• '3 7/ fl u ?r4 >• J 1 «US**" B * <e; - AS■’ y •. k I The Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, dedicated in 2022, celebrates the donors that make the HPAC’s mission possible. Pictured here are the wall’s initial honorees (from left) Steve and Debbie Steward, representing Arthur Steward; Douglas and Margaret DeCamp; Cindy Bender. Cassie Moyer Campbell and Jack Bender, representing Herbert Moyer; Larry and Earlene Baum; Doug Acker; Maggie Groos Coleman; Robert Burghdoff; Cassie Groos Augenstein. (File photo) ( i I I « i I I I V i®s»* . -- cultivated in Hastings and Barry County. White said he has to thank the great band directors at Hastings before him, as well as the area’s many well-established arts pro­ grams like The Lakewood Area Choral Soci­ ety, the Hastings City Band and the Thomap­ ple Jazz Orchestra. I think that’s another one of those magical ingredients that makes what we do here actually happen,” White said. “If it was easy, all the schools would be doing what we’re doing. It’s not easy. It takes some of that magic.” “How this community values the arts... you can’t just put that into a community,” said. “It takes decades and decades of bull ing up to a community that wants it and is happy to have it.” The effect the facility has had on Hastings students has been remarkable. White said. “It’s really changed the mindset of our students, and I think they’re really proud of it,” White said. “We go to a lot of places for marching band and other things, and they see what other schools have. I think they realize we really have a world-class facility.” It’s a facility that consistently impresses out-of-town visitors. White said. The facility allows the district to punch above its weight in many ways, offering students access to professional programs and providing a sense of hometown pride. While the facility is funded through its various community partners, the facility wouldn’t be able to function without the healthy enthusiasm for fine art that’s been or I I I I i - < I d*’* J — &« (Im* *'jJiW »!<■’?”-^il toe Ricao^*-^;' t n 1 * • ' Sia 1 -Biet MS’* ijaiitt — sac ' Mt •.XTLT »•* s w li»» aa f * W »’ir ft I * •l SaM'SJT •j» C • as g H .f b{; I iiBtartiisninh KS8wrtj(w»i,« ! s ’«ion s a ■Vii jrimowai-n 4 I INSPECTORS, continued from page 1 i I township clerks have been working diligently to ensure all the measures are in place including sufficient staffing. “It really was the township clerks (that helped to recruit so many new election inspectors),” White said. “They reached out to people. They got the news out there. I think social media picked up on it quite a bit, too. We had a few people sign up that saw it on there.” The influx of 76 new election inspectors adds to the crop of seasoned inspectors who have already been trained. Once an inspector is certified, they can work at voting polls anywhere in the state and they remain certi­ fied to do so for two years. White, who has only been on the job a few months, dug into the changes to the election process almost immediately. She credited the township clerks and her staff for helping to tackle such a massive undertaking. Amongst the changes, White came in knowing that more election inspectors would be pertinent. “It was - just knowing that you have nine days, and three inspectors each day we knew we wanted to get more people certified, White said. “Election Day is already pretty intense with how many people you need.” That s where newcomers like VanDenburg and Osborne come into play. Osborne plans to work the polling location in his hometown of Barry Township, which will also host Prairieville Township voters during the early voting period. Osborne .------ ----------- wanted_to become certified for the last election in 2022 but his nephew was running for a spot on the Delton Kellogg school board, creating a conflict of interest. Osborne said he has been led to get involved with elections because he stays up on all the latest election news - including that have echoed oughout the state and pockets of the country. He wanted to do his part to ensure the process was fair, easy and accessible for everyone. “With all the commotion (about voter au ), started going to the machine certifica ion tests, Osborne said, referring to the man ated public accuracy tests, where the yo ing equipment is tested in front of mem- I. planted to become involved e elections in an official capacity. ** IC Sob Cb Ca ,i3 < V f H|MA MQ i HHVv Wv ) I »1 -'..li. J 1 general public. I had never seen that before,” Osborne continued. “I met my township clerk there, Deb Knight, „ ,, ^nd she was really open and real y went through all the stuff. 945-9673 will be posted on the Banner’s Facebook page and in a future issue of the newspaper. Leaf also added that, if the presentation were moved to the evening and he was allot­ ted more time, he might bring in additional subject experts who he has worked alongside throughout his investigation. Last week, Barry County Board of Com­ missioners Chairman Dave Jackson did con­ firm that, if there was any indication that a large group might be in attendance for the presentation, the board would consider rescheduling to reserve a larger venue. day to secure a larger venue to facilitate what is presumed to be a more robust gal­ lery of people when compared to a typical meeting. The Barry County Courthouse’s mezza­ nine is where the county board regularly meets, but the room is small and struggles to accommodate larger crowds. At the time of printing for this issue of the Banner, Leaf did not have a new date or loca­ tion but said that it could possibly be an eve­ ning event. When available, the new date and location Jayson Bussa Editor After a couple of weeks of build-up, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leafs scheduled presen­ tation in front of county commissioners has been rescheduled. Leaf was added to the agenda for Feb. 13’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, where he planned to reveal some of the findings he uncovered during a yearslong investigation into voter fraud. On Tuesday, Leaf told the Banner that the presentation was being moved to a different rj .a’ . &R 1!ft, 3 If ill c*.r f 3Kr “ 1 “I I f 1 A i t I ' \ «w 1 •t x* S r I I • .* *- s.. I a 1 < f ■ffll J •^5 w.. ft 4 '•I I A I VOTE here J is * 1 i W'n I I i i I S' r 1 if r ; ■; A with eariv’vntinnT presidential primary — will take place on Feb. 27, witn early voting kicking off on Feb. 17. I V iS 5 .♦ _A “I decided, well let’s do iu” Osborne said. 1 try to be open-minded about stuff. People are saying there could be fraud about this and that and I wanted to see it for myself” Osborne said that the staffing schedule for early voting is still being hashed out, but he expected to be paired with more seasoned workers so he can get his feet wet during the first election. VanDenburg bucked the trend .on the demographic that is typically drawn to these positions - usually more accessible and attractive to retirees. Having younger work­ ers involved like I7-year-old VanDenburg was a welcome sign for White. “Some of (the new election inspectors) were from younger generations - we had a wide spread of people, which I think is great,” White said. “Sometimes, you see that it’s all retirees because they have the time But there is a lot to (elections), especially with technology.” VanDenburg said she would work in any township that might need the help this elec­ tion season. 1 became interested in becoming an inspector because I wanted to learn more about the election process,” VanDenburg said. “I will be a registered voter soon and with all the controversy on the news, I felt that 1 could help the process. 1 urge wiyone who wants to learn to try and encourage them to take part in one of the most important fac­ tors of American politics. The people have a 19 4b voice and they should use it to keep things fair if they believe it's not. And while fellow kids her age aren’t nec­ essarily lining up to run the county's elec­ tions, VanDenburg said that there are factors ^at could lead to her peers becoming more interested in the process. I think it could become popular among kids my age because of influences we are exposed to from the media,” she said. “I think since our ability to see and experience elec­ tions is practically unlimited, more young adults will become interested in the process.” Susan Bamaart of Irving Township is yet pother newly certified election inspector. She took it upon herself to familiarize herself with how elections worked after she was elected as a precinct delegate for the Barry County Republican Party in 2022. The formal election inspector training was essentially a refresher for her and she is now looking to work during this year’s upcoming elections. 1 felt the way the country was so divided oyer the 2020 election, the smartest thing peo­ ple can do if they have questions, no matter if you re a Republican, Democrat or Libertarian, you should investigate that out.” said Bamaart. ar y voting for the upcoming presidential primary election (one of three elections this includes Barry County Ceniral Dispatch and Lakewood Public Schools millage requests, kicks oft' on Saturday, Feb. 17. Election day is Feb. 27. A, K A 'J '''A' 4 « f ’Si ’ '-iL' I i. s'S» S 1 I * < St ll I I * I I I I $ 1 I I « ftbh. \ X ft W. ^.*.- ft �1 < •S'* %' t\ Wk fl... L The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 8, 2024 — Page 3 Funding and logistics for election changes coming into focus I T-* ,1 !■ ♦ Jayson Bussa Editor -5 I I CERC, POOL, 4 baycare t t '■'■‘Si t : ^r: I I iJ J 5* L -*<^<5 FhK r « X I I I « 1H I t B|js . T\ H.aV ifa « S v r —>« * MT I -« ‘1 I 1 •u I ( t I I K I I i I I 1,1 T< L s I J J » ‘‘it I I 2 > I j 4 R : 4 » Early voting for Hastings city residents is set to take place from 8 30 a m to 4:30 p.m. every day from Feb. 17 to Feb. 25 at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center at 520 W. South St. (File photo) City of Hastings anticipates smooth early voting experience at Hastings CERC 7 '’os p V** Hunter McLaren Staff Writer IK '^‘■*3hoto) A b m f S' « ttst *22 Site ' striirr - T- IR** «■« Js: magic.’ *a; Hwthis CQomiiiiui}' ifi, r •,4 ■■’35; ■J *• ywcaD'tjaspmtfaatiflto^' ‘a:■ Y r/:K-Vi, ® "P10 a emmi'hip s ar.Mita taroiotei' ' X.' ’i' a^tKiagel V *»• li r : r { The City of Hastings is preparing for its first election following Michigan’s early voting rules later this month. The rules, passed by Michigan voters in 2022, call for nine days of early voting ' preceding any statewide or federal elec­ tions. The Feb. 27 presidential primary will be the first statewide or federal election to take place since the rules were passed. Hastings voters will be able to vote for their primary presidential candidate as well as weigh in on a millage renewal for Barry County Central Dispatch. Hastings city residents looking to cast their ballots before election day will be able to do so any day between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Feb. 17 to Feb. 25 at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC), located at 520 W. South St. attached to Hastings High School. Parking is located behind the building, and signage will direct voters to the second floor. Voters can also vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day, Feb. 27, as they nor. mally would, For Hastings city residents, their polling location will be Hastings Bap­ tist Church located at 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. The early voting process has provided a new challenge for city and township clerks, who were faced with finding an appropri­ ate early voting location and election inspectors to run the polls for nine additional days. Hastings City Clerk Chris Bever and Deputy Clerk Amy Hubbell I t *> «n r-ffl UH ■ I M J < ill! ’ t }, . to*- r J »t" * r iT T&?><«• - f- 9^ k* — fi^. 6 When major changes to state and federal election processes were approved by Michi­ gan voters and handed down by state law­ makers, fears of an unfunded mandate and confusion over the format changes crept In. Now, with just over a week left before the first round of early voting takes place, those fears are beginning to dissipate. Barry County Clerk Cindy White, who raved about the hard-working township clerks around the county, said she is looking for­ ward to putting into motion the plans that election officials have been putting together for months. On Feb. 17, the nine-day early voting peri­ od for the Feb. 27 presidential primary elec­ tion will kick off. “I’m kind of excited to see it all come together,” White said. Still, it took a while for many to muster that sort of enthusiasm. As late as just a few months ago, significant questions persisted. Then-Barry County Clerk Pam Palmer, fol­ lowed by White, who took over, had few answers. One major question on the minds of county residents was who would be funding the pur­ chase of new equipment required for each early voting location. Barry County has a total of 10 of them. White said that, while she was a little ner­ vous about the technology arriving by the deadline, all of the necessary components have come in and the equipment was covered through grants from the state. “It was just a matter of everything coming together,” White said. “It cut the deadline close but they all were here. Everything is here. I feel for all the vendors trying to get (equipment) out to 83 counties once they finally got the word from the state.” That’s not to say that townships and the county will not absorb any additional costs. While townships were able to sidestep the tens of thousands of dollars that would be required to purchase the equipment, they’ll still need to buy supplies, like the properly weighted paper for on-demand ballot printing. Staffing expenses were also a major concem, as each polling location is required to staff a minimum of three election inspectors for eight hours each day in the nine days leading up to the election. White said that the state will be assisting There are three weeks left until election day in Michigan’s presidential primary and nearly 1.3 million voters have requested absentee ballots for the primary, an 80 per­ cent increase over the same point before the 2020 presidential primary. Starting this year, voters have new options for casting their ballots safely and securely: Absentee voting is underway; in-person early voting begins statewide on Saturday, Feb. 17; and election day is Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m thrilled to see so many Michiganders engaged and energized about this month’s presidential primary,” Secretary of State Joc­ elyn Benson said in a statement. “Whether you choose to vote early - from home or at an early voting location - or in person on elec­ tion day, clerks across the state are ready to ensure you are able to cast your ballot safely and securely.” Absent voter ballot request data shows that 1,287,265 Michiganders have requested an absentee ballot as of Feb. 6. As a comparison, 713,465 Michiganders had requested absen­ tee ballots three weeks before the 2020 pres­ idential primary. 1,083,863 ballots have been sent to voters by clerks so far this year and 391,404 voters have completed their ballots and relumed them to be counted. A break- iI J5 1« r y « « ** ► - * :i- * r r L. .z«r 4 i W! .HERE r a’ UtClKW-W**”® TiRUUin-'O'" MA I '— I I* l« f '' I C0*. I ' '3' r L. f (>« . 4> F P.di ' I t ’1* r f I > fl 2P * I t V-‘i I y ’ VI + « ' M .I I- ' ? / » I k>’ f' •' V •J -• i. a Feb. 27 is presidential primary election day, and Hastings city residents will be able to cast their votes from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Hastings Baptist Church located at 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. t**t ip** 7^ . R * >> 4 I '4 s vr* •■ .k. iw 4 *f= .*C:_: z i ^9^ K ► _ ■■ tyga>>^ 5' KW faE Jfaa :*j. IW u R r •V County Clerk Cindy White is working with township clerks and her staff to prepare the county’s first stretch of early voting. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) with those expenses as well, refunding the county and townships up to $19 per hour. Most election workers in townships around Barry County make more than that, though, leaving a tab7or?he cost overruns. While working to over-communicate the logistical specifics of state and federal elections, White said there is bound to be some confusion. During the nine-day early voting period there will be 10 early voting locations some townships opted to consolidate their early voting together. But, on election day •• voting • •is conducted all at each individual township. Similarly, if an individual wants to register to vote during the early voting period, they must do so at their local township hall, even though that may not be where early voting is taking place. “February is sort of our trial run at this we need to see it,” White said. “It’s like rid­ ing a bike, you’re going to fall down a few times. We’re just going to get up (and refine the process).” Consolidated early voting locations include: Baltimore Township Hall: Baltimore, Assyria and Maple Grove townships Barry Township Hall: Barry and Prairiev­ ille townships Carlton Township Hall: Carlton, Castle­ ton and Woodland townships Rutland Charter Township Hall: Rut­ land, Hope and Hastings Charter townships Hastings Community and Rec Center (CERC): All four wards for the city of Hast­ ings All other townships will be holding their own early voting leading up to election day. down by jurisdiction is available online. In 2022, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2, which created a permanent mail ballot list. Voters can choose to automatically receive an absentee ballot and vote from home for every election. Eligible Michigan residents can register by mail or online to vote through Feb. 12 or at their local clerk’s office through 8 p.m. on election day. Under Michigan law, voters can cast a ballot for only one party’s candidates during the presidential primary and must select either a Democratic or Republican bal­ lot before casting their vote. However, if the voter does not wish to participate in the pres­ idential selection, and their jurisdiction has local contests to be decided, they can request a local-only ballot instead. Michigan does not register voters by party - every voter is free to select a ballot from one of the two parties. Third-party or minor party presidential candidates are selected by a different process under Michigan law. Voters can track their absentee application or ballot online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by contacting their local election clerk. Absentee ballots have prepaid postage and can be returned by U.S. mail. Voters who still need to return their completed ballot can drop it off 441* A vr* r** Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have applied for absentee ballots three weeks before election day C**'-'4- I A have been working ..y.Miig around diuuna the me clock clock to make sure things go smoothly later this month. “It’s been a lot of work preparing for it Bever said. “But it’s our job to do this i efficiently as possible. The voters and the state have put this up, and I know Amy’s been working really hard. The amount of details that go into this is crazy.” Preparing for even one election day is rigorous, and the new early voting stan­ dards have...vvuvey effectivelyvrcaiea creatednine ninemore more days for clerks to manage. Standards from Election^: are strict ctrirt the Michigan Bureau of Elections to ensure accessibility and integrity. They cover everything from training for election inspectors all the way down to small details like proper signage and even what kinds of pens are available to voters. “The state has been very forthcoming with us, giving us updates as they get them,” Hubbell said. “It’s just a lot of mak­ ing sure you’re staying on top of all the training that comes.” With the addition of early voting, Michi­ gan has become one of a handful of states that employs three different avenues of voting: absentee ballots, in-person early voting and same-day voting at the ballot box. Select Michigan communities partici­ pated in an early voting pilot program late last year, but voter participation varied. It’s hard to say what voter turnout might look like this year with the new rules, Bever said. “We don’t have any idea what kind of turnout we’re going to get,” he said. “We hope people take advantage of it to make election day a little less hectic.’’ •? * I I * Z: .t <*- » . . 1 .X Jocelyn Benson at their clerk’s office or designated secure ballot drop box to avoid postal delays. Michigan.gov/Vote provides important election information, including a sample bal­ lot and how to contact a local clerk. fT ^*3 B2 OUTLET, continued from page 1 i < «t*. 7*1 AJk I z s' ri? .V *> r' ea^ t B2 Outlet Stores had recently made significant strides in growth in Barry County. Not only did it open the B2 Bargain Bins store in Middleville in August but in November of last year, the B2 Outlet Store moved into a much more spacious storefront at the Hast­ ings strip mall where it already main­ tained a store. The company held a ceremonial ribbon cutting that month, welcoming lines of shoppers to explore the new 20,000-foot storefront. Its previous store measured only 3,500 square feet. B2 Outlet Stores built their business off of selling liquidated items at signifi­ cant discounts, a format that was no doubt seismically shaken by the supply chain issues that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. The company would use the liquidat­ ed merchandise to offer shoppers dis­ counts and also donate a portion of its revenue to charity. The groundwork was set in place by the father-son duo in 2014 when it formed Benefit Twice Outlet Stores, which even­ tually became B2 Outlet Stores. The brand scaled up significantly but that growth was noticeably stifled post-pan­ demic. Nichole Lyke, economic development director for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, pointed to the fact that the Hastings loca­ tion of the B2 Outlet Store had performed well, even throughout the periods of uncertainty. A similar dynamic played out when one of the fcw remaining Kmart stores remained open in Hastings, showing a need and demand for access to discounted products. Fresh off'the closure of the B2 Outlet Store. Lyke said that the chamber would be available to help the commercial property developer in any way possible, such as helping to market the available storefront space and court businesses to > . 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Some of those barriers are easily navigable for large corporations, but for individual entrepreneurs or small momand-pop shops, that can be dilllcult and can increase your costs. “We got feedback from several busi­ nesses that it's been easy to come here and set up shop for their smaller busi­ nesses,’’ Lyke added. tt & « A I Sp X fa I • •I Please Call 269-672-4413 �i f I i A t > I •4 A 4"^ 4 V 'V I •. s le ► f fl Page 4 — Thursday, February 8. 2024 — The Hastings Banner I L^" h KT ---- ► Did you see r, Hastings Athletic I Lopsided Victory Boo r 1rs iLj h « M11 P 4UHa i H I t...J 0 r •7 ft s1 While the scoreboard may have shown one team dominating the other, everyone proved to be a winner on Tuesday during a first responders vs. teachers charity basketball game at Hastings High School. The event was designed to raise money for Noah Howard Hall, a Central Elementary student who is battling brain cancer. The game was one in a series of fundraising events planned to benefit Noah and his fami­ ly. The basketball game generated $7,000 for the family. k OAKTMpH hA I ► • 4ttrr^ 1/ I f- —w: TEFiCHERS PERIOD 11 s’ ft"”'”- 3 I I 14 I 4tH>» I PLAYEITFOUL OULS ro.L. n I fc ? s u JI » V < r FOULS T.O.L. A 41 5 ftu ft 4tnr SCORE MATCH SCORE >• I Do you / 1 I < ( remember? 7 1 J h ♦ fc I J • , y .I I 4 t ' ■ I* I X ■ f** ‘Chilly Reception’ revisited I I 4 ‘9 ? A i Xz 1 1 ■ ft J » I Li 14 Banner Jan. 11, 2007 I S. ** ' * iL> Planning for the annual Gun Lake Winterfest is coming together nicely, organizers are reporting. A committee of more than 15 volunteers met Tuesday afternoon at Bay Pointe Restaurant in another series of brain­ storming sessions. Some activities will be held Friday evening. Feb. 16, but the bulk of the action, including the ever-popular Polar Bear Dip, is sched­ uled for the following day. f’.ci u • rl k 1 1 -u -V I. «r, r-’** w i9 4 If *> 4^ /f r Vi J, VA u P. I 4 1 J t wip' 11 A I • I* .irt >P^’*x.,.mA* r; <% 11 a Have you met? Hastings native LeeAnn Miller-Busson has dedicated her career to the welfare of Barry County children. She attended Michigan State University, earning her associate’s degree in early childhood education and a bachelor’s degree in family studies before returning to work right in her hometown of Hastings. “I started out in child psychology at MSU, but it kind of morphed into this,” she said. “I really, really love children and want to make a difference and an impact in our community.” She started working with the Head Start program through Community Action, where she worked for 15 years. She worked as a daycare director and preschool teacher for a bit, before moving to the Great Start Col­ laborative in 2018. She’s been at the Barry County GSC office ever since, moving into the director role two years ago. “I kind of missed being on the frontlines, but didn’t want to be in the classroom,” she Mid. “In this job, I get to impact lots of families without having to be in a classroom every day.” Her work at GSC puts her in connection with organizations and oiiu leaders icauers all ail over Barry County. While the Great Start Readi­ ness Program focuses more specifically on preschool, GSC takes a look at a broad approach to encouraging healthy early childhood health and development. We focus more on community and advocating for early childhood ^c?mm ttZandL . u-' UI committees and advocate throughout the t^T'w"'k’• •'*" '*® “ collabora­ tive. We bnng m community members to that collaborative and meet every other to of wrk ^oups,” she said. “A RTouDs Ll in with the work groups, helping them plan their projects. 2" “« to help children be eady for school and make sure they’re healthv sure they’re healthy and developing on time ” Miller-Busson works alongside coworker Geneva Knapp, who nuiapp, wno acts as a narent “meet families, organizations. «hools and libraries with resources and information to support early childhood development. GSC recemlv S5i! nnn „ ; received a Pto'^l’ase books for local schools, daycares and library programs. ‘A lot of my time is spent moving 1 •l K'' t fe ? ll s, t ■J MMI LeeAnn Miller-Busson books,” she said. “Just yesterday, I deliv­ ered $10,000 worth of books.” Currently, she’s busy as the committee chair for the Very Barry Family Event, scheduled for June. She’s working to gather as many family-oriented resources and organizations at the event for parents to learn about and utilize. It’s just one of the ways her office supports childhood development and community building in Barry County, It’s been really great making new connections,” she said. It’s different from P^^'hool, where you mostly focus on the St'ltJ" *!!'! “ "’“'y in the community and built stronger bonds 4^ -J -J Miller-Busson said she never questioned where she wanted to be. “I love Hastings,” she said. “I went to Michigan State and came back because that’s where I wanted to be. The support network of our community is amazing. The Barry Community Enrichment Cen­ ter, which houses the GSC office, exempli­ fies what is so special about the Hastings community, she said. “I think this building highlights all the best of our community. We have so many different non-profits in this building,” she said. “I just got a referral yesterday from K&nt r « f u A u 1Barry. Every I need is inFareilv this building. I can .0 step down m ,he Sunnort go down to the Family Support u 1 •' ''x-vy u I ■ -• -IIHIfX ft <f»l J f This economy is fantastic - the TV and internet told me so I & Supporters ItrMyOpin ion < i rd Ik. S' V Center and see how they can help. I can step over to Barry County Cares or United Way. I need to book entertainment for Very Barry, so I can go upstairs and talk to Thor­ napple Arts Council,” she said. “This build­ ing is kind of magical. There’s a lot of good stuff going on.” For her years of dedication to the welfare of Barry County children, LeeAnn Mill­ er-Busson is this week’s Bright Light Favorite books: I like books that make me see life in a new way. So I really love Wayne Dyer, Maya Angelou. (I’m part of a) book club. It really broadens my horizons. They’re not books that I’d normally read. “Lessons in Chemistry” was really good. What kind of music I listen to: Music to me, is like indicative of my mood. So if I need a pick-me-up, 1 like happy music. I like Jack Johnson. I grew up listening to country because I grew up on a farm. But I just have an eclectic taste in music. Beyonce, Lizzo. I like some classical. Whatever mood I’m in. What I like about my job: Everything. I have loved all the jobs I’ve ever had. I’ve been really passionate about helping chil­ dren, but this job fils my personality really well. I feel it’s one of those jobs where there s not enough hours in the day, and that s a good thing. Some other jobs, like in college, you’re working at a store or at a restaurant and you’re just counting down until you get to leave. This job is like, Man, it s three o’clock or four o’clock and home but I didn’t get enough done today.” It’s always something _____ jvuivuiujfa. new. something exciting. I’m always thinking about what I can bring to the community, who I can partner with next, looking for unexpected opportunities. Tk thing about Barry County: ne people. There’s a wide variety of peo­ ple and I ve seen them, so many times, pull together to create something great. It’s beautiful when that happens. inc/i week, rvea, the me Banner aanner profiles projiies a person the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured ^volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sona ity. for the stories he or she has to tell, reason? Send information Banner. 1351 N. eJ / or rrmail nevis@j-arigraphics.com. KI For most, the beginning and ending of it is inflation. Sure, perhaps inflation has slowed, but eveiyrthing costs sig­ nificantly more than it did just years ago. If you’re one of those people who are fortunate enough to see your wages increase, it’s still a push — you re mak­ ing more but you’re spending more. Look at the growing ALICE popula­ tion, which I wrote about a few weeks ago. It’s an acronym for Asset Limit­ ed, Income Constrained, Employed, which is just a long-winded way of referring to a person or family that works hard and still doesn’t have enough to get by. It’s a growing seg­ ment of our population, too, which should send a message. From young families that have no prayer of buying a house right now because they have been priced out of the market to the aforementioned strug­ gles with getting through a single gro­ cery list, for years now, Americans have had to sacrifice and learn how to get by with less and less. The government, under either politi­ cal party, never has to do that-they just take more. Sacrifice is not in their vocabulary, so it makes sense that they don’t understand why we’re so fussy about it. Watching inflation “cool” isn’t enough. Maybe it’s simple-minded, but people want to see deflation. They want to see prices come down. But they won’t. On top of inflation, there is still plen­ ty of fatigue from the COVID-19 pan­ demic lingering around. That’s under­ standable, too - bringing the economy to a literal screeching halt has, and will have, long-standing ramifications. The damage has been done. In that vein, it’s not all doom and gloom and I do think you need to give credit where credit is due. On the heels of a once-in-a-lifetime economic event like the COVID-19 pandemic, things could have been far worse. While a recession is somewhat of a nebulous phrase these days, it appears that the economy was able to sidestep a long­ term recession and it has rebounded in many ways. We can applaud that while at the same time demanding that our leaders take the necessary steps to alle­ viate economic issues that have dogged us and stressed us out for years now. Next time you come across headlines that tell you the economy is great and you’re ungrateful or partisan for think­ ing otherwise, just know that the author hasn’t had to weather any economic hardships themselves. There is no other explanation for that sort of lack of empathy. The economy will take center stage in this pivotal 2024 election season, as it should. If this is a central issue in your life, as it is for many families, don’t be afraid to vote for the candidates who have the most promising plans. We deserve results - not to be preached to. “Why are Americans so gloomy about their great economy?” That was the bold question that The Economist posed to its readers last month. It’s not just The Economist^ either - I’ve noticed a growing trend where various media outlets or pundits are not just highlighting the positive movement within the economy, but simultaneously telling people that they should be thankful and happy for it. If for some reason you don’t see anything but a positive outlook in this economy or don’t overlook its share of scars and warts, you’re some sort of partisan hack who wants to slime the current admin­ istration. For starters, let’s just get this out of the way - the economy, and exploring ways in which to make it stronger, shouldn’t be a partisan topic. Sure, both sides of the political spectrum have different ideas on what a healthy econ­ omy looks like and how we should get there, but it should be a very non-parti­ san statement to say that America has the resources to foster a strong econo­ my where everyone who is willing can at least survive comfortably. The latest campaign touting this alleged strong, bullet-proof economy certainly isn’t lacking its share of mer­ its. All the metrics that high-powered economists use to measure the health of the economy are trending in a pos­ itive direction (i.e. surging stock mar­ ket, slowing inflation, low unemploy­ ment). But, what are you supposed to do when the metrics are saying one thing and that sentiment is not felt in your own home? You have economists in Manhattan talking about high-level trends in the economy and how strong it is, but you have folks in Barry County who feel like they’re still drowning with stagnant wages that have pushed them well behind the skyrocketing inflation we all experij . enced coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The metrics say wages are up and inflation has slowed, but there are plen­ ty of people who have scaled down their monthly grocery lists because they just can’t afford it anymore. That’s the reality for many, and just because it doesn’t show up on an economist’s report, doesn’t mean that their struggles are contrived or any less real. It’s one thing to hear it from the media, but it’s a whole other problem­ atic scenario when the ruler of the free world strong-arms you into believing that the economy is nothing but roses. Frustrated that not enough Americans were impressed with his self-branded Bidenomics, President Joe Biden railed against the media late last year, claim­ ing that they’re not portraying the state of the economy accurately. <( All good. Take a look. Start report­ ing it the right way,” he was quoted as saying, somehow suggesting that the media is overlooking his master class in economics. Federal and state leaders would do themselves a huge favor if they spent less time trying to tell people what they should think about the economy (and a whole host of other issues, for that mat­ ter) and, instead, took time to listen and learn why these same people are strug­ gling. They would quickly find out that, while some good things are happening in the economy on a macro level, there are still factors bubbling underneath the surface that are dictating how people feel right now. I 't •. f » « ' /1^1'’ el' 73?' t, < 9** '«( ar'!'-' J* £* 0^ 8 jfe:“ - •» ■ set 1IJt(It* > ’'’^%Itolls'^ s> !d*’ J- J J -rr iii»i^ tx iix & i»»Illi ® c <•« A Ai . - I •< •jei’ ^li »•■«»■ I gSTM ri 0 X * !«is£Z9 noBfi^« 30 >:viB a i -L^siiscSii SMI '’asKiaatepfflii sKsiisat'' siatisvOTi ■3 pra^si -Isr ^lorsnm U! W taog wiB key economc in jwiifr fo" ■ I ^<•*1 « ar 5 '• w I OK '’“ fcr • 4 ’f. It A WM •4^1 '•'* f V. * «« *A •m EQlitgi 1^ ** w » I w ‘7i *» * ■•< R ^Bte *• *^4 A W ** t I V I K5 Il 1 I I Jayson Bussa Editor, Hastings Banner *1 Banner The Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Waws and press re/eases: newsej-adgraphics.com > Advertising: adsei-adgraphics.com * s ft I » Frederic Jacobs Publisher & CEO • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hank Schuuring CFO • NEWSROOM • Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Barry County $85 per year in adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren al Hastings, Ml 49058 II 1 « 4 I I �Township can’t allow election denialism to hinder upcoming proceedings To the editor: What a strange game of Clue. A township clerk who unlawfully handed oyer her tabulator to pseudo-patriots lo be forensically” examined (and thereby destroying a machine that cost thousands of taxpayer dollars); who has sued the state with allegations of election fraud (um, excuse me?); who has an election denier and paper-balloi-counier as an “election specialist,” fires her deputy clerk (I’m sure there s a legitimate reason, right?) and So c ‘C'S. .'s are the wife of the sheritt s deputy who has been carrying out, for tfS, S It Ik oSk Dear editor. I 1 J r 1 4 » I I 6 I > hl •J’ L I T in the Jan. 27, M ^Kion of The Hastings Reminder, I would like to make a few comments It correctly stated in the article that Barry Coimty is a deeply conservative county positioned inside a Democratic-controlled state, as the top officials in the state (Gover­ nor, Lt. Governor. Secretary of State, and Attorney General - all Democrats) were legally elected by the citizens of the state of Michigan. That said, The Reminder M . . . rx graciously gave both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party chairs the opportunity to state their message and goals for 2024. I read with interest that the Republican Party in Barry County admitted losing their way; the chair saying, “our image is tarnished and our message unclear.” With that said, it appears that Republican Party’s emphasis for 2024 will be on the fol­ lowing three tenets (according to the article): iT c I Jill LX s ' ’ sS"** it's Dot tS '■^1“. I K ishiaiife3I]’«reertditisioe. W have b •Jin BHKs saj'tsges ateypaod Lt? paiUk^ Wljfi My "liable 10 Mmyptcen-b m rccessKT nJ rt his . 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The requirements are: — All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and riames will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ tion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. I - Alf letters are subject to editing for style) M"■ammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of ^((oulil aJiJ do Hunter McLaren Staff t^riter Housing continues to be attractive for developers looking to build in Hastings, despite high interest rates and construction costs. The city received an offer from a develop­ er for 7.5 acres of residential property locat­ ed south of South Hayes Street and South Orchard Street late last month. If no other developers express interest in developing on the site, the city could enter negotiations this week, Community Development Director Dan King said. “They’re very interested in that piece for some additional housing opportunities,” King said. “We’ll wait and see once we get to the site plan approval process, but I believe for the type of project they’re look­ ing to develop, it’s going to be a very good footprint for them.” The parcel in question was acquired by the City over 20 years ago in the late‘90s. Although there’s been some interest over the years, King said the conditions to sell the property are looking the best they ever have. “20 years later, things are different. Devel­ opers aren’t skittish about higher input costs or higher interest rates,” King said. “(They) understand there’s still a severe lack of hous­ ing in Hastings and know there’s an opportu- I 1 ( kt learn r" J •w * •... 1 J'' A, i 5< *4 li .>* r r" J r w. & t r >•’"4 5 4 feel rigW » -« dr L ^1’ ■* Dan King, Hastings community development director, said housing continues to be a key focus area for both the city and prospective developers. (File photo) f 55:?** F r 'll J public interesL which will be determined by the editor. — Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed - 1 ff * f I i i r <1 t z V soon, housing projects continue to be attrac­ tive for developers in Hastings. As the Grand Rapids metro area continues to expand south­ ward, King said Hastings is set to capture some of the resulting economic growth. We offer so many amenities that small towns generally don’t offer, and our cost of living is considerably lower than some of the bigger municipalities. So as Grand Rapids continues to expand, we will benefit from that. People like the small town charm and Hastings offers it.” The city has room for industrial develop­ ment, too. An 8-acre city-owned lot north of Enterprise Drive is still available after an interested buyer passed on the property. City council members will likely vote to re-list 14 acres of industrial property for sale at the 1500 block of Star School Road next week. While the city is hopeful to see more inter­ est in those industrial properties in the com­ ing months, King said the continued interest in housing developments is very promising. Everyone benefits. The city benefits, the county benefits, schools benefit retail merchants, service industries - they all directly benefit from an increased housing base and stock. King said. Housing is economic development, and we’ve been trying to hit that hard.” 9 l r I Ne»i^ > «* (• K r I j/’ tts ic s2 a E SJ fl s 3 B ® 3 HE I 2 ^33^^ lie 7 33 •LU W PiiSi I IL I « fiuij D t I ■t -H JBTi■ —TL iiffi Id s in r r*- i' I I 4 k I r i k i I ^•7 I 1 ?1 \ nity for them to bring new product online and make it available.” A new residential development at the site would be the latest in a string of new housing projects throughout Hastings. Even with the 60-unit Tyden Lofts project nearing comple» former k tion and.... a 135-unit..development at the Royal Coach site set to begin construction : - ■« r -17 V •<* JESWHK Housing remains key economic driver, priority for Hastings developments t I i I rWl .u* buvthaidxs^ tf.i f r ment can, loo. It’s beyond hypocrisy that B-Lake Odessa bureaucrats in Lansing expect regular peo­ Kurai Michigan is hurting. ple to Streich their budgets while the state People in our communities are working extra hours for income that doesn’t go continues a dangerous spending spree. Lowering the income tax rau would nearly as far as it used to. Families are leavinn rmniiics are provide relief and get money away ftx>m Xwi«h fewer items the government and back into middle class after spending more. They go home to a wallets. These folks just want to get through house with a thermostat — ...o. « uicrmosial set around 60 the month w-^ iihout spending more than degrees because any higher would be loo they earn. expensive. Thal same family hasn't been Dau compiled by the Mackinac Center out lo eat or to a movie in months because for Public Policy shows that sutes with something in the budget had to give. lower income tax rales - below 4 percent Michigan faces a S418 ■ - arc seeing jobs up 5.7 per­ million surplus as we enter 1 cent above pre-COVID lev­ the budgeting season. It’s els, Stales with higher * JI lime for politicians in Lan­ I t 1 income tax rates - above 4 sing to stop treating our la.\ percent - have seen jobs dollars like a foregone con­ 9 z 1 increase by only 2 percent clusion. The middle class since the pandemic. has to earn those dollars 2 Michigan is lagging even before Lansing lakes them. farther behind as our job Elected officials have a duty h*. w numbers are still 0.6 percent .■'4 r* • to respect that hard work by *AI V below pre-pandemic levels, > t ensuring dollars are spent t according to payroll jobs 1 « responsibly and effectively. 7 data from the Bureau of I m supporting a recently Rep. Gina Johnsen Labor Statistics. introduced plan to immediThe data speaks louder ately lower the income tax rale from 4.25 than words. We need lo cut the income tax. percent to 3.9 percent. Tax relief is the best way to reignite our The Republican plan, House Bill 5399. economy and get working families the acknowledges ongoing hardships and financial support they so desperately need. addresses them by offering much needed Johnsen represents the 78th House Dis­ Ux relief. The best place for your money trict. which includes Lowell. Alto and isn’t in the governor’s bank account or an electric vehicle rebate; the best place for portions of Kent County ; Ionia, Saranac, Portland, Clarksville. Lake Odessa, and your money is in your pocket. Inflation hit people hard and it hasn’t let portions of Ionia County<: Woodland. Hastings. Nashville and portions of Barry up. If everyday people can tighten their County; and Sunfield. Mulliken and por­ belts and budget belter, the stale governtions of Eaton County. I ^^'Ptsiiedb i OPINION: Budget surplus should mean tax cut for Michigan SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER ■ I «• Beth Donaldson Rutland Township I. We must be willing to stand for the Ulti­ Reminder article, I don’t think he undermate Law Giver from whom all our rights stands that concept. and life flow, for there is no political question In looking al the text of the article, I have that is not at its heart theological. yet to see from the Republican Party any con­ 2. We must be willing to stand for freedom structive ideas, goals, or priorities for 2024, and its consequent responsibility. which was the purpose of the article, per the 3. We must be willing to stand for truth headline. If you finished the article, you not your truth or my truth, but truth. would see that the Barry County Democratic What do the above three items even mean Committee outlined several goals for 2024 and how would citizens of Barry County such as improving Community Service^ understand how these three tenets would help engaging in Political Activities and Projects, them in their everyday life? and efforts at Building Community. Later in the article, the chair states, “We These are all tangible projects that the must take this duty seriously and reestab­ Democrats plan to pursue; these are all initia­ lish the covenant with our maker as our tives that will help every citizen of Barry forefather’s possessed humility were will­ County. I ask you to please read this article ing to do.” again and see if you can see the difference Now as a Christian myself (which many between the goals of the Bany County Democrats are), this sounds like a theocracy Republican Party and the Barry County Dem­ Granted, many of the early framers of the ocrat Committee. Constitution were Christians (although not all were), they did establish a separation of sUle Betsy Colgan and church. From what the chair writes in the Hastings V I hope those working the elections - as inspec­ tors, challengers and canvassing board keep Irving Township in the ethical, rule-oflaw lane. Do Barry County Republicans even have a message? r — Pages Gina Johnsen How will this game end'’ Will Barry County - in this ca<^ Ir^, embarrassing he"/ lines? Will the dead horse continue to be beaten? In Clue, it comes down to one sus pect, but in regard to Irving Township 1 am seeing several suspicious characters Let's A promise that “something’s coming down the pipe?” A much-touted report report soon s :»T»; to be released? The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 8. 2024 » Middle seated; Anne M. Humphrey, great great grandmother Seated right: Jeanne Burger, great grandmother. Standing middle. Jill Roblyer.-grandmother. Sealed left: Kali Salisbury, mother 0 baby Francesca Ferrara. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall. 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. 49080 on the following dates. 'Hiesday March 5, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March II, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 ant to 12:00 noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday March 12, Appeal Hearing - 1:30pm to 4:30 pm, & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2024 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter i.s received by March 11 th, - 12:00 noon. Written protests should be mailed to; BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL MI. 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property are as follows; 50.35 %........ Agricultural ... 0.99305 47.63 %........ Commercial ... 1.04976 42.95 %........ ...... 1.16414 Industrial 43.07 %........ ... 1.16090 Residential %......... ... 1.00000 Personal.... (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary' aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2) (3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act Contacts - 9 L it k I I >< «» B' i 5 Generations gather at Christmas 9'' M I m Construction on a $32 million, 135-unit housing development at the former Royal Coach site is slated to begin soon. The project nas been celebrated by city officials for its proximity to the downtown area and walkable amenities. (File rendering) ' J' dr »• 4 J 9 h Clerk - Mel Risner: 269-664-4522 Supervisor- Thomas Rook: 616-299-6019 �> I • * IK A '1 -4 fI B ,1 •l R T 5 7 /yW ,1 / Thursday. February 8, 2024 Page ■Rie Hastings Banner 4* 5 Hastings High Schooi reieases honor roll Hastings High Schwl has announced its honor roll for the first semester of the 202324 academic year. The following honor roll is calculated based on a cumulative grade point average, starting starting with a student’s first semester of high school through the end of first semester this school year. An asterisk for students in ninth, 10^ and I grades indicates a 4.0 GPA. 12th grade Top honors (4.0 and above) Lucy Barnard, Abigail Beemer. Alexandria Herder, Adeline Nickels, Abigail Peake, Olivia White. Highest honors (3.75-3.99) Abigail Byykkonen, Diego CoipcI, Toby Comensoli, Logan Graham, Allison Kerby, Olivia Meeker, Natalie Minch, Riley Shults, Reuben Solmes, Jaeden Stevens. Cecilia Thunder, Gavin Tinkler, Adrianne VanDenburg, Audrey Vertalka. High honors (3.25-3.74) Seigynho Arias, Mason Bailey. Blake Bar­ num, Dekota Blough, Kaylie Carl, Owen Car- roll, Trey Casey, Peightyn Cronk, Alydar Dico, Jordyn Downs. Paige Elliott, Lucas Gray, Damien Green, Heath Hays, Demensia John­ son, Madysen Kuestner, Camilla Loss, Raegen Morrison, Hannah Neal, Charles Nickels, Ellen Payne, Raedyn Rathbun, Alexie Roberts, Madi­ son Roberts, Crystal Schnerre, William Smalley, Ellie Smith, Sophia Sunior, Howard Teed. Honor roll (3.0-3.24) Brayden Bies, Denver Brill, Zacharia Byle, Kacey Campbell, Kimber Fenstemaker, Sky­ lar Fenstemaker, Carly Frazer, Lydia Griffith, A. Lang Haines, David Jiles, Mia Maya San­ tos, Kaitlyn Moore, Evan Porter, Lila Rea, Isabelle Roosien, Aubree Rowse, Aiden SaintAmour, Brennan Sensiba, Lars Sorensen, Landon Steward, Ryan VanDorp. 11th grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) ♦Isabel Gee, Ondreya Griswold, Rachael Hewitt, Micah Johnson, Donald Kuck, Ken­ nedy Lewis, Jordan Milanowski, *Alyson Miller, Seth Pirtle, Brennan Reser, Brandon Simmons, ♦Lilyah Solmes, Victoria Tack. Reese Bernstein, Olivia Bueher, Matthew Domenico, ‘Charlotte Drake, Lauren Gee, Riley Gurtowskv, ‘Riley Herron, ‘Ethan Holman Daniel Jensen, Carter Krzysik, Adriana Meyers, Jadalie Miller, Ava Note­ boom, Josalyn Russell, Bayley Smith, Brayden Thielen, Collin Tossava, Mazie Waterman. ///gA honors (3.50-3.74) Aden Armstrong, Aiden Byle, Ellie Cous­ ins, Bronson Elliott, Anderson Forell, Olivia Friddle, Alexander Kohmescher, Maylee Olin, Carisa Rosenberger, Matthew Shults, Natalie Snyder, Gracie Wilson. Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Carter Bell, Kyla Brown, Nella Coipel, Shiloh Crandall, Spencer Crozier, Colten Denton, Kyle Echtinaw, Olivia Goodrich, Reese Hammond, Jacqueline Herrera Nuno, Tanner Hill, Jacquelynn Johnston, Dezarae Mathis, Megan Ramey, Tyce Richardson, Kendell Shinault, Isabelle SUnton, Nathan Traver, Dixie Verbeek, Angelina Waterman, Mason Wright. High honors (3.25-3.74) Tanner Allerding, Tanner Armstrong, Elissa lafaro, Jett Barnum, Mason Benton, Riley Bondurant, Anika Bourassa, Carter Favreau, Ella Ferguson, Alexander Galaviz, JoDee Gaskill, Naomi Grummet, Baylie Guernsey, Jordan Humphrey, Logan Kerby, Kalli Kon­ ing, Alan Li, Miles Lipsey, Preston Meece, Hayley Miller, MaeLynn Miller, Mia Miller, Jayse Peterson, Amelia Price, Elijah Randall. Hayley Rasey, Ronaldo Rios Santana, Heav­ en Simmet, Nicklas Stehr, Jennifer Stoline, Brooklyn Strickland, Melany Vargas, Zoe Watson, Memphis White. Honor roll (3.00-3.24) Justine Bayabay, Garrett Dunn, Alora Fish, Christian Haire, Isabella Harvath, Makaila Hawkins, Brett Johnson, Isabella Kensington, Rachel King, Dawson Lewis, Kyle Morgan, Heather Shakespeare, Anna Shaver, Jordyn Winters. lOth grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) Annemarie Allerding, Ashlyn Bailey, /irx 'ri Ninth grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) ♦Meredith Ansorge, Jaxon Blake, Ashton Brubaker, ♦Alexa DeCamp, Henry Elzinga, Petra Foster, Sadie Hanford, Ethan Haw­ thorne, *Sophia Haywood, Gabryella Juskewicz, Zachary Patterson, Caroline Randall, ♦William Renner IV, ♦Mallory Rohe, Lucy Shafer, *Annika Solmes, Spencer Wilkins. High honors (3. 50-3.74) Olivia Allen, Morgan Cross, Quintin Eber­ ly, Bella Friddle, Lola Grego, Mallory Harris, Brissa Hernandez-Hernandez, Colt Jousma, Madison Killian, Logan Kimmel, Caleb Kramer, Tori Morgan, Ava Patterson, Chloe Pirtle, Madison Stora, Hayden Van TLanten, Zikarra Warner, Raegan Wattles. Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Audrey Aicken, Jordyn Birdsall, Kyra Bish­ op, Lily Bishop, Jackson Busson, Milo Clore, Arika Harris, Ava Herbert, Cordelia Kniaz, Yves LaPonsie, Aubree Milcher, Aaron Minogue, Maverik Peake, Cassie Rosenberg, Allison Tefft, Ember Twiss, Emma Warner, Marlayna Young. ’ft J a! J 'ft •*' ’ftSJ-i* •r • Daniel Wayne Asher, Hastings and Lacey Kay Holtrust, Hastings ... liw, ii»> *• I r. 'I F'T .fl ► * 'r <L OB y't JJ / B •¥ It A ’ ’IMp } f r ■hI / J b t-'' r-7 ..J I I ■■ •« 4 4 Thomas L. Johncock J I k t 9^. M9-. *•» cu ( ■ tx. r J « -■M •• K [ x’ * ;uM?* VI I u • I Worsh ip Together I r •ft ’5' **ix ># ami in ? V r, ♦ I < c your convenience.., LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m,; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p,m. www.cbchastings.org. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd, & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390, Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to H:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street, Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050 49050. Pastor, Steve h church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. t-s WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 am. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Malt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kinderganen-5th A II r p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 4 1 I :Tii H ?l rl — f f i E ’ «« > t I (• 1 I. Lt '■ r. ► J U -■ ' r xA J <8 r J*; . 4. I . - MS.’** «( I TW* 'tl t t I. r I* I 6 Si J J kJ t riTF’l. 1'; t( 1 jet*’*"®, ikH*^ d r I t V ti'i*' V Sr r u U.' ' .<«>t 4 4 < -ici .c «U Ah ■ •1 > •t tel I-l 4 U d♦ »i. * >frv 1 s 1 fV*' A •I'I L1 I •r. The shed that has been selected by the Nashville Community Garden Committee. It will be delivered once the spring flooding has receded. (Photo provided) j :?j:: .i . i /4 A M i T♦ 4 «3- ! 3! " w rss WW<< -» .A r*. jc« 15 Zf Moax«t^a?ijas^T* I » <• I ♦ Village of Nashville plans for new community garden Contributing Writer With spring approaching, preparations are underway for a new community garden in Nashville. Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton, who is a resident and business owner in Nashville, serves as one of the few people heading up the project, which was announced late last year. Organizers recently purchased a 10-by-14foot shed from Michigan Dutch Bams for about $4,200 and it will be delivered once the spring flooding has receded at the site, which is next to Riverside Park, near the Thomapple River. The shed will be placed on an existing cement pad, next to the main part of the gar­ den. ‘‘Once the shed arrives, we can pick up fencing, hoses, wheelbarrows, hoes and secure them in the bam,” Callton said in an e-mail. The group began preparing the garden beds last fall, by staking out the area, mowing the grass, and covering it with cardboard, leaves and tarps, which should kill the grass and weeds without the need for herbicides. Callton said the Barry County Farm Bureau has offered to donate $600 worth of soil, which they will likely put down in March, and then they expect to begin planting most of their crops around the end of May. LilyRose Arriaga, who works as District 7 4-H Program Coordinator for MSU Exten­ sion and has been instrumental in the process of preparing for the Nashville Community Garden, used a garden planning software program to create the layout for the garden, taking into account the types of plants members of the group wanted to grow. Callton showed the layout to the Nashville Village Council during its meeting earlier this month, and he said that the program calculates how much space each plant will need , so they have been able to plan the garden pre­ cisely, right down to the exact number of each type of plant and how far to space them out. The proposed budget for the garden is $7,000, and they are receiving funding w « te 3B1 Tam BM -iBi I i IbGslid J^^KtSi'sgilh IK •nils »raE3Bss3S;s» la’ i through a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The Nashville Community Garden Com­ mittee, which has been meeting monthly since October, now has 13 members. “I am very impressed with the committee's work to date,” said Catherine Getty, who is the Executive Director of Blue Zones Acti­ vate Barry County, as well as a member of the Barry County Commission and an important part of the Nashville Community Garden team. 41 They are working collaboratively to make the first season a success,” she continued. “They are a great group with a mix of experi­ enced gardeners and those new to growing their own fruits and vegetables. I am looking forward to what they can accomplish in their first season.” Their next monthly meeting will take place at 6 p.m., Feb. 19, at Nashville Chiropractic Center. Meetings are generally on the first Wednes­ day of the month, but the February meeting was moved due to a scheduling conflict. W , JTt ar ■' -ME B ■_ ** »«sas t^n ' -“s.. u » « «« **aif •* *a ?5 I’ ft Wit « W Wir Ws ’*"•1 « 3e *4 I L; *•» ?? ’ > It > < ’’1 h. 1 » . SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS I *d| % brethren CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevatnr accessible Sunday School 9-30 am 9:30 Tm Time 10:30 Worship Time 10:30 Youth activities: call for Youth activities: " information. Flett nime Froducte 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 /• e lX i. ■■a'-■AH I fl A WOODGROVE AtergbM 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 ( b T 4 B b “t Getting a new Social Security card is easier than ever Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist If you need a new or replacement Social Security card, we’ve got great news! You may be able to complete, or at least start, your application on our website - and, if neces­ sary, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment at a local office. START YOUR APPLICATION Crapfik^ -r I "TO I. S Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 This infonnalion on worship services is provided by The Hastinss Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: II 1 2 11 F1 if.»4 1 4 I I *k Leila Wood at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ft We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., RO. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfreemethodist. Q2ai. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant I^tor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pm. 1 4 Rd . 4 •l J *> r 1 ^BS j.. I f J !• t •l » I ,I rp A ai''.!! ;3 Thomas (Tom) Lynden Johncock, age 68, of Wyoming, MI passed away on February 2, 2024 at his residence. Tom was bom on June 23, 1955 in Hast­ ings, MI, the son of Jerry and Dorlene (Ramey) Johncock. Tom was a man of faith who enjoyed playing the piano and reading. Tom is survived by his sons, Lynden III (Meghann) Johncock and Carlos Johncock; three granddaughters; brothers, Jim (Toni) Johncock, Phillip Johncock, William (Carol) Johncock and Mark (Rhonda) Johncock, An online memorial will be held, with a burial at Prairieville Cemetery. Please visit ‘ www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Tom’s family p* t> ‘f,- / Xr I n» I : F 91 » £ tHUffisnav 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Do you need to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) and card? You can visit ssa. gov/number-card to begin the process. 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Even if you can’t complete the process online and must visit an office, you can still save yourself time by starting the application online. s ?' > ? * WERE YOU ASKED TO COME INTO AN OFFICE? WHAT TO KNOW If you start the application online and we determine you need to come into an office, you can use our new Online Self-Scheduling option. This option allows you to: - Select your language preference. - Select the most convenient office to receive service. - Choose to receive communications and appointment reminders through email or text. - Use your mobile device to check-in for your appointment. You can also reschedule, modify or cancel your appointment online without having to call or visit the office. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special^^ffor West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch(^ssa.gov. <ai » 4 I I M '’Ql A r*. *i I? "C > rs 4 •t * 's' W- < b r,-?.s 'i'tS > ( 4 S �>11 'J ( IS. > M A J*,.'! 1 * 1^ y. Past Hastings mayors left their mark on town Esther Walton 4 r i 5 A 'fr 5 . & A b ik'. 4 .a » I .•v I 1 , u I I I J r; I r?j I a •t : ft ll s ?» * ^4 < st 1. 10^^^ t physician from 1855 to 1873, while F.N. Galloway and A.J. Bowne were owners of mills, which then was the most important industry in town. A.J. Bowne and Galloway purchased the National Bank from Henry Goodyear. (At that time, the banks were privately owned). In 1871, Hastings became a city and a mayor was elected. The first mayor was Henry Good- f n: J!ane.(bdeMa deivsfEd once If ® Sowjc-rOct. 15. 1987 During the next few weeks, the campaign for mayor will be taking place in Hastings. Some mayors left lasting impressions and improvements on the city. A few of these are highlighted with their accomplishments. When Hastings was a village, it had a village president rather than a mayor. The first presi­ dent was Alvin Bailey, in 1855. Bailey was a merchant, coming to the new settlement before 1841. The majority of his trade was with the Native Americans. The second president was John W. Stebbins in 1857. Stebbins was a carpenter by trade and helped build the Barry County Courthouse. His descendants can be traced to Tom Stebbins, now retired from Hastings City Bank (now Highpoint Community Bank). Another City Bank official, David Robinson, was village president in 1858. Following Robinson in 1859, was William S. Goodyear, a brother to Henry Goodyear. Both of these gen­ tlemen were pioneer merchants. Henry Good­ year was village president in 1866 and Hastings s first mayor in 1871. William became mayor in 1874. David Goodyear, now retired from Goodyear’s Hardware, is a descendant of this Goodyear family, Isaac Holbrook, president in 1860, was a lawyer by trade. He held various public offices, including county clerk and prosecuting attor­ ney. Holbrook came to Hastings in 1843. For most of the time between 1840 and 1850, he was the only lawyer in town. Willard Hayes, president in 1863, came to Hastings in 1836. He was the first white person to marry in Hastings and had the first child who grew up in Hastings. Hayes also built the first grist mill. Daniel Cook was elected president in 1864. Nothing was found out about him. Dr. A. Philo Drake was a public-spirited man, holding offices within the Medical Society, a member of the Hastings Board of Educa­ tion and president of the village in 1867 and again in 1869. Three other gentlemen served as president of the village; Dr. J.M. Russell in 1868, F.N. Galloway in 1869 and A.J. Bowne in D.._ 1870. „ „ . ... 3§e of Nashville plans k Elaine Garlock i community ganlen -. ic^sJftiaWlaw WigFBtaisWw * ♦ _ / 111 sr TV •r* swi? Hr Ihf ■ »» acwf (ir ffass and Camfflfflf) W3 Rrt rf sd iBtmBEpBSaJlHDBCE ESi fuit , «kc r KflD pl®? f » for MSI to The groundhog did not see his shadow last week on his special day. Does this mean mean six more weeks of winter? Instead, we have had several days of unseasonable tempera­ tures above the freezing mark. Are we having global warming? It would appear that this is the case. At least our piles of snow have gradually shrunk in height. Sharp-eyed adherents of Facebook may have seen last week the picture of an unusu­ al bam north of Grant. It seemed to have been built on traditional methods but at some time an addition had been made to the entire length of the ridge with an elevated section, probably to provide ventilation to some crop being dried inside. A Facebook watcher spotted the picture and recognized it as the bam on the Eckstrom farm, which year, a pioneer merchant. Following him. as second mayor, was David R. Cook. Cook began his career in Hastings at his brother Sysvanus Cook s abstract office. From that, he formed Philo Sheldon called Cook^T Sheldon Abstract Office. Later, Cook became involved in railroad, real estate and loan businesses The title Mayor Cook is familiar to the present re^ idents (1987), as David’s great-grandson Wil­ William R. Cook, now holds the position of nlayor Nathan Barlow served the 1873-74 term term. Barlow came to Hastings in the early 1840s serving as county clerk. Later, he served as as county treasurer. His first residence was on the northwest comer of State and Church streets where the hotel now stands (1987) In fact Barlow owned a wooden structure hotel on that site. He associated himself with William Good­ year and for many years they ran a mercantile business and a large flouring mill. They also operated an old woolen miff located r- b D 1 I - on Fall Creek. Barlow was also very instrumental in getting the railroad to Hastings. Under his leadership as president of the school board the 1873 Union School was built. _____ was mayor during the James W. Bentley Centennial in 1876 and again in 1887 Tn honor the Centennial, he set out a row of Cen­ tennial maple trees in front of his residence on on Green Street. Today, the very large trees in the Centennial maples. Robert J. Grant, a merchant and elevator businessman, followed Bentley as mayor. Three times he held the position. Robert C. Grant, his son, was mayor in 1896. The Robert J. Grant house was located high on a hill overlooking Hastings.. Carolyn and James Coleman now own that house (1987). She is currently chair­ man of the county board of commissioners. Russell Wightman became mayor in 1880. Following him was Ed Powers "who was a cigar manufacturer in Hastings. Powers put one of the earliest cement sidewalks in front of his house. Charles Weissert, mayor in 1885, was the owner, with his brother, John, of Weissert Hardware Store. Brother John held the same position as mayor in 1908. f^rank Goodyear was the son of William Goodyear, an early druggist. Frank and his wife Kate built in, 1886 what was then „ , Parkhurst, . called the handsomest house in Hastings.” It was located on South Jefferson Street. Clifford Beebe, one of the founders of the Hastings City Bank, became mayor in 1890. He owned several banks across Michigan. He made his money to invest in these banks by prospecting for gold in the 1849 gold rush. Archie McCoy became fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner I . A $ 9 IK' w 4' u > '* t 4 4c I .1* I 4^ I e, I ■f 1 s. J. US' ] t 2^ t. mayor in 1891. He is credited with dismantling the dam on Fall Creek, which had fallen into disuse and the stagnate water was causing illness to residents living near the dam McCoy also built a fine bnck commercial building on State Street, which still stands. Dry goods, furnishing goods, clothing, shoes, boots and grocery store owner, Edgar Y. ^^ptain of the Knights of Pythias when the Hastings division won the World Champion­ ship marching contest, from 1892-93. Daniel Reynolds followed Hogle in 1893. Reynolds was a dealer in farm implements with the Messer Brothers and became a princi­ pal for the Hastings City Bank. Sylvester Greusel b^ame mayor in 1894, he is best remembered for his leadership in the famous Carter Lake snake hunt. But for his employment, he operated a successful factory that manufactured farm and firefighting implements* Alonzo E. Kenaston, a lawyer, held at variOUS times the offices of justice of peace, city attorney and circuit court commissioner. When he died in 1910, all the businesses in Hastings closed as a mark of respect to his memory. Luke Waters became mayor in 1897. He started a grain elevator business with Barlow and Goodyear. He later became the sole owner. Mr. Waters served on the city council for 25 years. He was also a director of the City Bank, president of the Board of Trade and director of the Manufacturers’ Club. His son, James, designed many of the fine commercial build- ings in Hastings and across the Midwest. had been the home farm of former Lake­ wood Superintendent William Eckstrom. He had often told stories of his years help­ ing his father on their onion farm. The Face­ book man acknowledged that there were many muck fields nearby. Word of this image on Facebook reached Florida to Bill himself who marveled that somebody had posted a picture of his family’s former bam. He had often told stories of working on his appearance of the long building which will contain five units. Funeral se^jp^^ are to be he^d pp Fjiday at St. Isador Church on Diamond Avenue in Grand Rapids for Fr. James Bozung, who died Feb. 1. He had been pastor of St. Edward Church here in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Hubbardston at 3:30 p.m. on Friday where members of his birth fam­ ily are interred. His mother died when he hands and knees weeding onions, toiling under the hot sun with heat reflecting from the black soil, intensifying it. Central United Methodist Church will observe Fat Tuesday on Sunday instead with members advised to bring a favorite dessert for sharing following the 10:30 a.m. worship hour during coffee hour. This has been a tradition for several recent years with people voting on their favorite des­ serts. Now, it is simply a time of sharing desserts on this Sunday. The sermon series for the month centers on the life and times of founder John Wesley. Work continues on the Stuart condos but with no major change in the general was at an early age, followed by the death of his two sisters, who were victims of a car/train crash in Pewamo during World War II. He had been bom and had his early schooling in Hubbardston, where his father plied his trade of stone masonry. He had J > built shrines and gardens using skills learned from his father. The maple season is soon to come. What will happen with abnormally high temperatures when maple trees need freezing nights and thawing days to produce the sap needed for syrup production? This is the time of year when it is best to have the ground covered with snow. We also like our roads bare, though. I ^ibegania f .11^ 5: Sashvillc hi^ liir I** I» « A e 11 t Finding the time IVhy do we have to go to sleep at night, but the other side of the world is having morning? Braelyn, 12, Ohio lit » d . f 1^ 4 4• 1^ * I .f F ? r r 1 • Bil. r |fS|* «I** r flsfe Doctor Universe fV A ,jS Wo ’ ZJ .WS Dear Braelyn, , If I drew a straight line through the Earth to the opposite side of the planet from me. I’d hit a place called Port-aux-Fran?ais. That’s an island near Antarctica. Mostly scientists live there. Right now, it’s 12 p.m., or noon, on Fri­ day for me. But those scientists are proba­ bly snoozing in their beds. For them, it’s after 12 a.m., or midnight, on Saturday. They’re already living in my tomorrow. Weird! I talked about why that is with my friend David Luftig. He’s a science librarian al Washington State University. Science librarians are experts in two things: science and helping people find information for research and learning. He told me it’s all because of Earth’s rotation. As the Earth rotates, or spins, the sun shines on one part of the Earth at a time. "Billions of years ago, there was just a bunch of dust and gas in what is now our solar system,” Luftig said. "All this dust and gas was moving in a counter clockwise direction. Under the weight of gravity, the dust started to clump together to form the sun, the planets and other objects. That’s why the planets revolve around the sun in the same direction and most planets rotate in the same direction. It’s because we all formed from the same stuff.” Imagine you could poke a giant needle through the north pole and out the south pole. The imaginary line made by your imaginary needle is Earth’s axis. Earth spins on its axis-like a fidget spinner or top. The Earth completes one full spin on its axis about every 24 hours. So, one day is 24 hours long. TURNING BACK THE PAGES . Charles H. Leonard was the longest-serving mayor of Hastings. -ft- 'C The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8. 2024 — Page 7 As Earth slowly spins on its axis, different parts of the planet face the sun. So, it’s day­ time for me because my side of the planet is facing the sun. But my scientist friends on Port-aux-Fran?ais are having nighttime because they’re facing away from the sun. So, how do we work out how to call each other if our days and nights are opposite? Humans used to be pretty loosey-goosey about marking time. An early human might have told their early cat, "I’m off to forage, but I’ll be back before it’s dark.” That worked just fine because they were living in the same place so light and dark happened at the same time. But once humans started connecting with people far away, thanks to technology like telephones and trains, it got more complicated. So, humans divided the Earth into 24 time zones-one for each hour of the day. The zones are marked by evenly spacei imaginary lines that run up and down the globe. We can look at maps of those time zones to figure out what time it is all over the world. But get this: Luftig told me that a day on Earth hasn’t always lasted 24 hours. Because of the way the Earth and the moon pull on each other, it takes the Earth a fraction of a second longer to make a full spin on its axis every year. When the dinosaurs dominated the planet, a day was only about 23 and a half hours. I guess time really dino-soared back then. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to IVashington State University’s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. ‘ I d* I W.E. Powers, bom in Barry County in 1844, served as mayor in 1899. He was the postmas­ ter of Hastings. Daniel W. Rogers was the founder of theWintoo™ Insut^n'ce Company now *known as ” Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, and was elected mayor in 1900. Following Rogers was Archie A. Anderson, son-in-law of Richard Messer, founder and pro­ moter of many of our present-day manufacturing companies. Anderson was working for the City Bank when he heard he had become mayor. He was so excited that he locked the bank’s safe at the wrong time and the employees of the bank couldn’t reopen it until the next day. William Hams, a grocer, won the election for mayor in 1903. The Hams family was one of the earliest families in Hastings and had a__ home on West Green Street. Following Hams was Fred L. Heath. Heath owned a drug store on State Street when he became mayor in 1904. He sold the store to Carveth and Stebbins in 1891. A mayor fondly remembered by the automo­ bile owners was G.W. Lowry. Dr. Lowry owned the first automobile, and when he was mayor in 1907, he had the downtown streets paved with brick. This was the first set of pave­ ment in town. Charles H. Osborn brought a corset factory from the McOmbers, which he sold while he was mayor in 1910. William R. Jamieson, manager of the Stan Bakery, was mayor when the Consolidated Press opened in Hastings. He was nominated for reelection in 1916 when it was said: "(his) heart and soul has been in his work and who has labored unceasingly for the good of Hastings.” He lost to Frank Horton. At this time, the city officials ran in a spring election and on a Republican or Democratic ticket. Today, the race is nop-partisan. The ^epuf^ffcan Banner reported ,pply the 1916 votes, reserving comment on the new Demo­ cratic mayor. Frank Horton owned a dry goods and ^ocery store on State Street. Gilbert Fox won the 1918 election for mayor, according to the city directory. He was in a then new profession: working on automo­ biles. Fox also was the first mayor to receive a pay raise in many years. The 1918 election had set the salary for mayor at $100 a year. It had been $50. Dr. James Wooten, a dentist, won the 1920 election for mayor. He was a Democrat and women were allowed to vote for the first time. A mail clerk on the Grand Trunk Railroad Feb. 1-28 - February Storybook Walk: "The Birdwatchers” by Simon James. Go on a birdwatching adventure with a grand­ father and his grandchild. After your story­ book adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and discover common Michigan backyard birds. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Wednesday, Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day dinner and artist reception. To-go dinner pickup time: 5:15-5:45 p.m. Music: 5:307:30 p.m. The plated dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The artist reception will take place between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The art­ ist reception and music are free; there is no need to attend the dinner to enjoy the reception. Thursday, Feb. 15 - What’s in Your Back­ yard Series: It’s Never Too Early to Dream of Spring, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (in-person and on Zoom). This event is open to those 15 and older. Children under 18 must be accompa­ nied by an adult. Join Stewardship Manager Mary Parr as she helps prep your minds and yards for spring. To sign up for additional Thursday, Feb. 8 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon. Bag sale. Monday, Feb. 12 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories Celebrate all Barry County Voices, 6 p.m. I If -4. I city aiderman in 1956. He was assistant cashier at the Hastings National Bank. In 1962, Beck­ with was elected mayor and served until 1971. Cedric Morey accepted the gavel from Beckwith in 1971 and ran for election in 1973. Morey, director of purchasing for the Hastings Manufacturing Company, had served seven terms as aiderman before becoming mayor. He resigned as mayor in 1974 and Mayor Pro-Tern Ivan Snyder took over. Snyder, owner agent of the Local Standard Oil Company, served as aiderman for nearly 20 years. After his retirement from Standard Oil, he was elected to the office of mayor in 1975 atiiTserved until 1982. Countings his tmoB chief of police, he served for over 30 yeifs~fti the Hastings city government. Ken Howe was elected mayor in 1981 and took office in 1982. He held a job outside of Hastings while maintaining a home on Green Street. Howe resigned in 1983, to be succeeded by Mayor Pro-Tern William R. Cook. Cook, owner of the Hastings Press, was elected to city council in 1973, He served in that position until 1983 when he assumed lead­ ership of the council. In 1987, he declined to serve another term and the office of mayor is presently being sought by Maiy Lou Gray and V. Harry Adrounie. programs in this series, go to CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Institute members can attend the What’s in Your Backyard Series at no cost. Non-members must pay $8 for each pro­ gram or $24 for the entire series. Friday, Feb. 23 - Conservation in a Changing World Lecture Series: Capturing Conservation through Storytelling (in-person and on Zoom). Program: 11 a.m.-noon. Lunch: Noon-1 p.m. If nature could speak, what would it say? Join Jason Whalen of Fauna Creative as he shares his process and passion for giving nature a "voice” by bringing conservation stories to life through photography, videography and storytelling. A recording of the program will be avail­ able to alt registered participants on the institute’s YouTube channel. Register by Thursday, Feb. 15, to reserve a lunch. Insti­ tute members can attend the just the pro­ gram for free. Non-members must pay $8 for the program. Institute members will pay $15 for the program and lunch, while non-members will pay $21. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE ■ ‘ * for 25 years, Henry S. Gaskill, served the city of Hastings as mayor from 1921 to 1922. Burton Perry, a veterinarian, held the post from 1924 to 1930. In 1930, Charles Leonard became mayor. Leonard was an undertaker and funeral director. He held the office until 1938, and became mayor again in 1942-1950. He served the lon­ gest term for mayor, 16 years in all. W.A. Schadr was nominated for mayor in 1938, on the Republican ticket. The Democratic city cau­ cus earlier in that week had passed an endorse­ ment that William Schader be nominated by the Republicans. Schader, a Grand Rapids Book­ case and Chair Company employee, being the only nomination for mayor, served two years before giving the reigns back to Leonard. In 1950, Leonard would not run again for mayor and endorsed John Hewitt. Hewitt, plant manager of the E.W, Bliss Co., served as Second Ward aiderman 12 years before becoming mayor in 1950. He held the mayoralty until 1961. His daughter, Joan, is married to Don Haywood. They founded River Bend Golf Course. Franklin Beckwith, city clerk for eight years, 1946-1955, ran and bec^e the Fourth Ward Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Feb. 9-15 I « •p— 1 » Tuesday, Feb. 13 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Friends of the Hastings Public Library luncheon, noon; Valentine's Alternative: Mystery & Jigsaw Puzzles with Friends, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. �< <r>' -sir I Page 8 - Thursday. February 8. 2024 - The Hastings Banner Planning Commission to review zoning, setback requirements for South Cass Street neighborhood ) t-Jr^________ _ I I ■■SI th I -or (• I 5 M r X ft i I > D .T“ “a ffe ' a VI _____ J f MM® V *- 1 ■<1 * C:i I I ^^1 h *a w X ll^» « jr- - “I b I < . ’J M I* W Yle ir* « 4 7 Ik l' >» $ '“ A- H I ■■■VM '•r-' ' < This graphic shows the rough plans for the future Covenant Business Park, a 237-acre site located in Lowell Township, near Alto. (Photos provided) state awards $ 17.5 million to prepare Lowell Township’s Covenant Business Park for development A large plot of land in nearby Lowell Township is being prepped for potential development, and it received a major finan­ cial boost from the state last week. Economic development firm The Right Place, Inc., and project partners Franklin Partners and Lowell Charter Township announced they have received $17.5 mil­ lion from the Michigan Economic Devel­ opment Corporation’s (MEDC) new Stra­ tegic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) to help prepare the 237-acre Covenant Busi­ ness Park in Lowell Township for industri­ al and commercial use. The Lowell site is one of 18 statewide projects announced as recipients of the funds at this week's Michigan Strategic Fund board meeting. The SSRP provides financial incentives to eligible applicants to conduct activities on or related to strategic sites in Michigan to create a statewide inventory of invest­ ment-ready sites that will attract and pro­ mote investment in the state. The program provides access to grants, loans and other economic assistance. In its announcement to the project team, the MEDC noted that the Lowell site is strategic for the region and that the funds will help make progress on preparing the property to become a premier site. The ** • •• c V T ■ ■'T?.'; A award letter also noted that the property will become a critical offering and help MEDC build a strong pipeline of sites across the state The funds awarded represent 50 percent of the $35 million needed to get the site “shovel-ready” for development. Most work will center on infrastructure efforts, primarily sewer extension and connection. The parcel, which is zoned PUD for industrial and commercial use, is located at the southwest comer of Cascade Road and Alden Nash, just north of 1-96; with prox­ imity to a major highway and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Travis Alden, senior director of commu­ nity development at The Right Place and the project’s lead, formally submitted the request last October. The site owner and developer, Franklin Partners, and real estate broker Advantage Commercial Real Estate are also assisting with the project. The team’s application received written support from Michael Bums, Lowell’s City Manager; Jerry Hale, Lowell Charter Township’s Supervisor; and state represen­ tatives Rep. Joe Tate, Rep. Angela Wtwer, Rep. Gina Johnsen, and Rep. Phil Skaggs. The project team held three community open houses to help area residents and interested parties leam more about the site. 9I ) • ♦ —’T T iw*iia ♦M 1 r I lb I a w I b» < t 4*- 4^ < <• *> r rendering of what could potentially become of the future Covenant Business Park in Lowell Township. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW 212008 notice that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall.. 10115 10115 S. Noms Rd. DeIton, Michigan 49046. to examine and review the 2024 assessment roll. I?® following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments j'® values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or qualified agricultural denials; ' - ------ y®®’ Tuesday, March 5. 2024,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11,2024, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday. March 12. 2024, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm 22?i» -T5®'’“'^®.''!° desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, have given notice of the corrected and approved. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: Agricultural 48.32% 1.0348 Commercial 46.05% 1.0858 Industrial 47.11% 1.0613 Residential 45.74% 1.0931 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is exoected after completion of Board of Review. ’ expected after Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor Prairieville Townshio Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, natio^l origin, sex or disability, American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliarv aide . with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) davs' nXaV®D™'“®' *° Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilia^ X or Township by writing or calling Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Hastings planning commissioners are seeking input on zoning requirements from residents living near South Cass Street. Planning commissioners are exploring how to best proceed in rezoning a sliver of properties located between Corewell Health Pennock Hospital and Hastings High School. Currently zoned as suburban residential prop­ erties, the commission is considering reclas­ sifying them as residential-two or changing the setback requirements of those properties. The issue arose when brought before the commission by Garry Moyer, a resident of the 900 block of West Clinton Street. He had recently moved into the area and was looking to add a garage to his home when he found he was limited by the 15-foot minimum setback required by the R-S zoning requirements. Upon inquiring about an exemption, city sUff found many of the properties in the zoning area Were legally non-conforming, either due to not accommodating the 15-foot setback or falling short of the 15,000-square-foot mini­ mum lot size imposed by R-S requirements. David Hatfield, planning commission chair and a resident of the affected neighborhood himself, said he suspected most of the lots existed before they were classified as R-S zoned properties. “Most of the houses pre-exist R-S, I think,” Hatfield said. “1 would guess over half of them are nonconforming with the R-S.” Commissioners worked with city consul­ tant Rebecca Harvey to find the best way to proceed, either by rezoning Moyer’s property or amending the minimum setback require­ ments throughout the neighborhood. Com­ missioners voted to hold a public hearing exploring both options at their 7 p.m. March 4 meeting. >' «»> h I■ - A 1o.’ I 4 >1 z u. .e, 4 « jjr" ;:.W.B_OMD*S.T g i < I <9 1 1 .1 MAOISO I I r V. i 1. I CUNTONST 1 I 4 t* h * 4 f ( Has < < _ • .-1-^ IP I*, ,'S^ ( • • 4 I < >1 |z 113, <• 4 f' mF The Hastings Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing next month regarding the zoning and setback requirements of properties in the outlined area near South Cass Street. (Illustration provided) tS J /< i • Parental rights vs. oversight: Debate over proposed Michigan homeschool registry i 'K > * 9 I< Liz Nass Bridge Michigan LANSING - Homeschool families in Michigan say they’re worried about a pro­ posed requirement to register all school-aged children with their local school district or public agency. However, most homeschool families want the current system to remain with no manda­ tory registration, advocates say. Currently in Michigan and 10 other states, it is optional for homeschooling parents to notify their local school district or other agen­ cy about what their children are learning. That policy has been in place since 1993, when the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a requirement that homeschoolers must be licensed teachers. Other regulations were later dropped, making Michigan one of the most lax states in overseeing homeschooling. A new proposal from the Education Depart­ ment is meant to safeguard student safety and ensure all children get some form of educa­ tion, said Michael Rice, the state superinten­ dent of public instruction. In a letter from Rice, the department said a legislative priority is to register every child being schooled, whether public, private, parochial or homeschooled. Rice’s letter noted “a history in Michigan and across the nation of some children not receiving any education at all, in particularly egregious cases in abusive or neglected envi­ ronments.” Homeschool organizations called the policy proposal “categorical discrimination” against the families they represent. srael Wayne is the vice president of the Michigan Christian Homeschool Network representing 11,000 families. He predicted thousands of families who moved to Michigan for a homeschool -friend­ ly environment will leave if the regulations change. Wayne said those families disagree with the department’s proposal, saying it’s geared towards increasing opportunities for public school students rather than homeschool stu­ dents’ safety. Wayne claims that Rice has been looking for a way to get students back into the public school system since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and that homeschool students represent a significant financial loss in state aid for public education. However, when asked about increasing regulations beyond registration, the chair of me Senate Education Committee, Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, said, Not on my watch.” Polehanki ruicnanxi said said there there is is no legislation yet based on the department’s proposal, but some Dills . are in m thia ^e pipeline.M” cl She. said she oeheves the legislation will focus on counting students rather than surveilling them, with the goals of ensuring there are no “missing chilth ” instruction is happening in those homes. Polehanki explained the ideal process: The epartment of Health and Human Services 4 •r- "s^ / _k I ■MHr t> nJ-’? L , :f ‘ 3 s *1^ gfS £ 3 (M3ep?’^‘ I k aM. •Ur ¥ ' * El 9^ 4• « * X z i,..^ c » * < 5 ■F" w A * I, < w IB at' K* ikijcdolsasssKtSsiK J. ■ T i 11 b ' J a tmii»fjg w ’I’ > I r . -Tr* * ainwtntikKik r •4 F I '“X “**•«* jSDw* taiiSiiiiWiisissi t.vi,,it r' anticipates, based on birth rates, how many students should be entering school and then compares it to the notifications of students starting school. “Il’s a simple counting thing, and then the state leaves it alone,” Polehanki said. Another concern is student safety. _ __ In December, Attorney Gen. Dana Nessel charged four adoptive families in Clfnton County with child abuse for allegedly using homeschooling as a guise to abuse the children. After the charges were filed, Nessel tweet­ ed that “the homeschooling environment allowed abuse to go unnoticed” and that “implementing monitoring mechanisms is crucial to ensure that all children, including those homeschooled, receive necessary pro­ tections.” A 2018 study by Connecticut’s Office of the Child Advocate found that 36% of chil­ dren removed from school to be homes­ chooled lived with families with a history of reported child abuse or neglect. Connecticut is also a no-registration, low-regulation homeschool state. Wayne argued that “simply having a regis­ tration of homeschoolers does not in any way prevent child abuse.” He said homeschoolers pull children out of public schools for a myriad of problems the parents believe they can fix at home. Lindsay Perry, a member of the Grand Tra­ verse County-based Michigan Homeschool Enrichment Network, pulled her third-grader out of public school because she felt her son’s Individualized Education Program, based on medical problems and autism, wasn’t being carried out. Perry said she found it easier to teach her child at his own pace, able to take time for phys­ ical wellness and customizing his education. Perry said she worries that if the state starts regulating now, she and other parents LllLikl will have to stop their “unschooling” strate­ gy, which she explained is a holistic approach to learning, picking up life skills along with standard public school educa­ tion. Her position is simple: “I don’t think it’s really any of their business.” Ben Shultz of Traverse City, a father in the Michigan Homeschool Enrichment Network, was homeschooled himself until he graduat­ ed in 1998. Shultz said he believes the department’s interest in more regulation came with the huge jump in parents pulling their children from public schools due to the pandemic and mandates like mask-wearing that parents dis- Cidi ‘^aaw Rh • W »! Wii A ' *'*««»ii'i(^‘'® Sic Sa I. 9 « >T J*** ^1.'W * * *•!> * JL w si***’ < > < 4 X- b I • 1 I * Fl ■'a I •14 I w b t < fj .IK > t may look and feel different. Due to shipping delays from from our paper supplier, we utilized slightly different paper " ® ‘'•® P«P®^ ^’’ould be printed as normal next week. Thank you for « fl- bi '4 V —h U 4 i W . ( 1 - Z * * ( V < EDITOR’S NOTE: » * ^b; <4 1 «ap < M at < r fc «l *< *•...' r' ( ••iSt cm ’’.W5N &» e, 8 Oto “ ‘'csie ’S»5 . « ' * * ■ Un. T» asreed with. The numbers reflect this: in the first six months of the pandemic, the number of homeschooled children in Michigan more than doubled from 5.3% to 11.3%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “It seems like they’re coming in and trying to come after our children on the heels of that,” Shultz said. Rep. Matt Koleszar, D-Plymouth, who has spoken extensively in favor of homeschool oversight, said any regulation would simply ask parents to “check a box” and wouldn’t stop them from homeschooling. <4T* fve heard the argument that this is a violation of privacy, and I would remind people that you also file a birth certificate with the state,” Koleszar said. “You also claim children on taxes in a lot of cases.” Koleszar said his words have been twisted to accuse him of believing all homeschool­ ers are abusers, and said he only wants a safety check for homeschooled students. “I think a majority of homeschool parents do a fantastic job, and to me, this is about protecting kids and accounting for kids.” Koleszar said. 1 ’» at 7 I » !:is&ods.s^3SK •< “"tact Prairievilte BusZ 4 # b >0 reading. - t sjapka®^^® ,-4,. • Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 1. 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L* ‘•C 7 f* ziAir I r s S>.'* 4 SV ^TLLT’; 'SS^ V *4 I( -. »■ V * A •* W' w «JF» IHb »4 r *3^ 99 3. p j;v <3 * ’B* liT K *« r V Grand Rapids Gars' junior Nolan Send competes in the 100-yard backstroke during his team's OK Rainbow Tier II Conference dual with Wayland at Grandville High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We’re all kind of making an effort at mak­ ing our turns better,” Send said. “Even my turns at the beginning of the year sucked.” While Send enjoys mentoring where he can, he said Tietz is the guy to take things over and help make sure things are running smoothly. He said Tietz is the guy who will lead the sets in warm-ups and that type of thing. Coach Cochran said he is pretty happy with the way bo± guys have been leaders. Being juniors Send and Tietz were set to just be pool-side to offer support Saturday, Feb. 3, as the Gars competed in a freshman/ sophomore invitational hosted by the Grandville program, that has so kindly shared its pool with the new co-op. Send said he was looking forward to a little team-building at dinner after the Saturday meet. With the athletes coming from four different schools all around the greater Grand Rapids area and not gathering together for bus rides, there haven’t been a ton of chances to build relationships yet. “The first day we stood in a circle and kind of introduced ourselves, got to know everybody a little bit,” Send said. “Then we did ‘social kicks’ - grab a kick-board and kick slowly while talking to each other. That .-.W: 5^ h'.' ■ I 'I * is always fun. That is how you get to know people! “I liked that. That was interesting. It is definitely interesting, because I have always been at a public school and they’re all from private schools. You get to learn all about their lunches and stuff and how they’re dif­ ferent - they get way better food,” he added with a smile. The Gars will see Wayland again when the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference gathers for its conference championship meet at Byron Center High School Feb. 23-24. Wayland opened the meet Thursday with the team of Henry Oudbier, Eddie Oudbier, Josh Rose and Justin VanDyke winning the 200-yard medley relay in 1:50.86. Eddie Oudbier won the 200-yard freestyle for the Wildcats in 2:04.93. Justin VanDyke took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:27.34. Carson Lown won the diving com­ petition with a total of 167.90 points. Jackson Byers took the 100-yard butterfly for the Wildcats in 1:16.69. The Wildcat team also had the foursome of VanDyke, Alex Hubbard, Evan Barnaby and Henry Oudbier win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:58.36. -***-^«y I wK V J r TK refocuses on round three for another Gold win Ba jj * -V, I 4 ?>• • T * "fV Rw. k V. 1 Wi 1 't ^A- .i 1^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sometimes a cheerleader needs somebody to pick her up. The lifts and motions were better than any other time this season for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team at the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season, Wednesday at Kenowa Hills High School. The Trojans took their second conference win putting up a score of 753.26 points, beat­ ing runner-up Cedar Springs by a little over seven points. The were about seven points behind the Cedar Springs girls heading into round three then outscored the Red Hawks 309.9 to 295.5 in that final round. TK will host the final conference jamboree of the season in Middleville Thursday, Feb. 8. TK went into last week with a special emphasis on restoring their round three prowess after a fourth-place finish in the 12-team Division 2 standings at the Jan. 21 LMCCOA Scholarship Invitational at Byron Center High School. TK had an eight point deduc­ tion in round three at Byron Center and fin­ ished with a score of just 269.6 in the round. Cedar Springs was third in those Division 2 standings more than 20 points ahead of the Trojans. Plainwell and Mason finished first and second respectively at that competition. “We went out there and the whole round kind of snowballed and they let it get the best of them,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said. “When we came off the mat last Saturday the girls were like, ‘coach 1 never, ever want to do that again. “We hardly ever watch round three on film more than once or twice,” Lula added, “and we watched it several times over and over and over and analyzed our body posi­ tions, hand grips, how we were standing. By the end of practice Monday, for the first time all season, every single stunt hit all three tries.” She called the round three performance at Kenowa Hills an “almost perfect round,” It wasn’t just the disappointment of Satur­ day’s performance that the Trojans were try­ ing to overcome on Wednesday. Coach Lula said there was also the challenge of keeping the energy up overall as one of the team's leaders, senior all-stater Mali Holland, cheered through an injury. Holland is front and center in each round for the Trojans. “Normally, she is someone you can 100 percent count on,” Lula said. “She didn’t make a mistake or anything at all. She worked through the injury like a saint.” Lula said Holland’s friends and teammates, seniors Kenady Smith and Anna Smith, stepped up with her not quite at 100 percent. “They're also good team leaders,” Lula said. “1 saw a completely different side of them Wednesday. They lit up and made sure everyone was hyped up and ready.” The prepared Trojans opened the confer­ ence jamboree with a score of 226 in round one and then added a 217.36 in round two. Those were the second-best scores of the day in each of those rounds. Cedar Springs scored a 228.5 in round one and 221.94 in round two. Kenowa Hills was third in the day's overall standings with a score of 703.7 ahead of For­ est Hills Eastern 643,5, Wayland 615.6 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 532.7. The Trojans go back to Byron Center Sat­ urday, Feb. 10, for the Byron Center Invita­ tional. Hastings and TK cheering for conference titles this week •,» > f I#?*' ■4^. kF r I & F 'g^ I* k? » * t'' c. I r / » J * jA •g I •i <•, I ir c « I >. •1 -r k C* F » J V A 4 It. f*7. k “ .» r I 4 ,1- ’T.” F I */• > B ’•<t. T » f X F •f n t J I C ladL^aLM - * * * I «« * d — _ - «* I I *saie»5$ Brett Bremer SporZ5 Editor Thomapple Kellogg junior Nolan Send spent part of his 2023 summer vacation help­ ing coach youngsters in the Hammerheads Swim Club in Hastings and taught some swim lessons for those just getting started in the water. Send’s first varsity season with the new Thomapple KelloggZUnity Christian/West Catholic/Hopkins varsity boys’ swimming and diving team has Send and his fellow TK junior Hunter Tietz in a little bit of a teaching role as they try and get faster too. The team, known as the Grand Rapids Gars, had nine guys competing in its OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference dual in its “home” pool at Grandville High School against visiting Wayland Thursday. Tietz and Send, both formerly a part of the fonner Barry County Barracuda co-op with Delton Kellogg and Has tings, are the only two guys on the roster with varsity racing experience. “It has been a little bit of an effort, but we’re getting there,” Send said. “We don’t have numbers to keep up with people [on the scoreboard], and they’re still learning. Every meet they’re getting faster.” The Wayland boys took a 91-65 win over the Gars, keeping the co-op winless in the conference so far. “One is a freshman [Haiden Vruggink] with some club experience, but the rest of my team is newbies we taught everything they know in the last month and a half,” said Gars’ head coach DJ Cochran, who previously spent a couple seasons leading the Barracuda co-op in Hasting/ “It was just starting witlrthe basicHhe4irst couple weeks. It’s really just treating it like it is swim lessons, getting them caught up to speed,” The Gars do keep gaining speed. He was especially happy to see his 200-yard freestyle relay team with Send, Ethan Magnuson, Caden Bliek and Tietz turn in a time of 1 min­ ute 46.80 seconds, which cut about two sec­ onds off its previous best time in the race. The Gars took the first-place points in that race. Tietz and Send had the first wins of the meet for the Gars. Tietz won the 50-yard free­ style in 24.49 seconds and Send won the 100yard freestyle in 55.92, Coach Cochran mixed things up in his line­ up a bit Thursday. Send is typically racing in distance events and the butterfly. He swam the backstroke in the meet and took the first place points in that that lOO-yard race with a time of 1:09.13. Tietz took a race turn in the 100-yard breaststroke and earned the first place points with a time of 1:17.70. That 200-yard freestyle relay team for the Gars is powered in part by Magnuson, the team’s lone diver, who coach Cochran said he found could swim a solid 50-yard freestyle. Vruggink, the freshman with some club experience for the Gars, took the first place points in the 500-yard freestyle for the Gars with a time of 6:41.73. Johnathan Looks, David Ammon, Austin Ysasi and Ben Wholford all also contributed point-scoring performances throughout the evening for the Gars. One of the things Send said he was most excited to see in the meet was Wholford performing his flip turn at every opportunity in the 100-yard freestyle race. k *• T ^7 > xM I r Thursday, February 8, 2024 *1 a* : section 1* . I sporis ANNER [ 1 I . H 11 *AWk F" ■*r5r I T « «* I Sb kCfc 4 ** ---. •• •. b tn^. Jhi* 4 -TP -...iAL *-X’. ‘ •vil 1 •• '4r ■s t /3aA>i •A* .>•4. w* e-**^ Grand Rapids Gars' freshman Haiden Vruggink races to a win in the 500-yard freestyle during his team's OK Rainbow Tier II Conference dual with visiting Wayland at Grandville High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *w the Trojans by 4.1 points in round three to Brett Bremer win 75.7-754.68 at the end of the day. The Sports Editor Red Hawks put up a score of 307.4 in The Trojans and Saxons were set to round three, besting TK’s total of 303.3. cheer for conference championships on Plainwell had the highest round three their home mats this week. score of the day at 312.2 and finished third Hastings was scheduled to host the overall with a score of 751.98. lnterstale-8 Athletic Conference’s final Mason was fourth with 736.66 points, conference competition of the season last night,[ Feb: 7. Thornapple Kellogg will . ahead of Zeeland West 720.42, Forest Hills Northern 717.84, Kenowa Hills play host to the final OK Gold Confer­ 696.38, Hastings 677.12, Sparta 652.5 and ence jamboree tonight in Middleville. Lowell 652.26 in the top ten. Both the Saxons and Trojans were unde­ The Hastings girls pul up scores of feated in conference jamborees heading 210.4 in round one, 185.32 in round two into the week. and 281.4 in round three. Both teams put on a solid showing last Thomapple Kellogg had an outstanding Saturday at Forest Hills NorthenTs NorthStar Invitational. The TK ladies were sec­ start with a score of 232.4 in round one and then added 218.98 points in round ond and the Saxons eighth in a 14-team two. Cedar Springs trailed TK by a little Division 2 competition. over a point heading into round three after The Trojans did finish behind OK Gold putting up scores of 228.9 in round one Conference rival Cedar Springs al the top and 221.4 in round two. of the standings. The Red Hawks outscored F 4 f V' k — I T u 1 % �r 4 Page 10 —Thursday, Thursday. February February8. ». 2024 - The me nasuuyo Hastings Banner j a Young back-court helps DK hold on at Climax-Scotts third quarter. He hit a three-pointer, put on some solid defensive pressure and coach Hogoboom said he also had a nice pass to get out of a Climax-Scotts' trap during his time on the floor. Tlie Panthers went on a 17-5 run in that third quarter. “From there I think we had some really good moments with taking care of the ball against their pressure and really scrapping on the defensive end,” Hogoboom said. With blake Lillibridge going down with an injury in the first half that made it three start­ ers out for the Panthers, and coach Hobogoom was pleased with how his team’s three sophomore guards handled chaos down the Brett Bremer Sports Editor The better the start, the better the finish for the Panthers lately. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basket­ ball team took a 55-49 win at Climax-Scotts High School Monday evening for its seventh victory of the season. Delton Kellogg got out to a 17-9 lead. It wasn’t a lead they held for too long, but Pan­ ther head coach Jim Hogoboom was happy to finally see his guys have a good first quarter. Climax-Scotts rallied to tie things up at 27-27 by the half. Freshman Grady Matteson came off the bench to spark Delton Kellogg early in the Bl B * J '4 A I 1 b' 1 < I o*** 1 aEtrcu' I V « ft F I Tr.^ ( 1 I I I ? I I i i I r M 4 ^1 I I I 1 « 3 *« < IW 4 4 I Delton Kellogg Panther Hugo Martino (35) elevates in the paint over Watervliet Panther Owen Epple (32) on his way to the rim Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) t * I * J ,• ■- «, I 4 J) I 'J • ' i * F “I am proud of my guys. We are still trying to navigate things with the loss of three start­ ers so at times tonight we had a frosh and three sophomores on the court. Lots of growth tonight in may ways and it will be nice to finally have a couple days of practice after five games with one day in the middle to work on things.” Delton Kellogg also faced Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division foe Black River in Holland last Friday, falling to the River Rats 64-52. Josh Vandermeer had 24 points and Josiah Thomas 20 in the win for Black River, which drops DK to 2-4 in the conference so far this season. Martino had 14 points and Howland 13 for Delton Kellogg. I can’t fault the effort,” Hogoboom said. “Black River plays very hard, fed off their homecoming crowd and jumped on us 17-6 at the end of the first quarter. I felt like we sort weathered the storm the rest of the way and actually had it to an eight-point game with four minutes left and momentum had turned in our favor. Black River had a really nice response and then a late three at the buzzer increased the gap and the crowd stormed the floor. “It was one of the most physical games I’ve seen in quite some time. Thought we adjusted in the second half to the way the game was being called. We had so many good shots that just would not fall - inside the paint and open threes that rattled in and out. We are still trying to adjust to playing wi±out Grant McArthur and Torren Mapes. Hoping to get them back before the end of the year. I Feel like we took a step forward in that regard.” Delton Kellogg returns to conference play Friday at Gobles and then will face former conference foe Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday on the road. includes twostretch. That back-court tno year varsity starter Tyler Howland, Keegan Hill and recent varsity call-up Gabe >■ Howland and senior Chad Stopl^t" a points each and despite a first half filled wi foul trouble Hugo Martino finished with u points for DK. . Victor Gonzalez hit a pair of big Delton Kellogg and took advantage of defen­ sive adjustments that assistant coach Jason Howland made at the half to adjust portioning and draw some chaises. Coach Hogo­ boom said Stopher and Gonzalez both ^ok advantage of those adjustments to get offen­ sive fouls on the Climax-Scotts Panthei^. Miles Shannon led Climax-Scotts with 17 points and Billy Felton had 11. While the Delton Kellogg guys couldn’t keep up Tuesday in another non-conference ballgame, coach Hogoboom was pleased with the effort. Delton Kellogg kept within 21-17 with Watervliet early on, but Watervliet even­ tually pulled away for a 78-48 win at DKHS. Martino had 16 points, Stopher 14 and Howland 11 in the loss. “Not very often you lose by 30 and walk away with a bunch of positives,” coach Hog­ oboom said. “[Watervliet] played great made seven threes in first half, and nine for the game and it felt like they didn’t miss. For the second night in a row we had a better start than we have been with 17 points but they didn’t miss.” Sophomore Jacob Pleyer had 25 points to lead Watervliet and senior Wyatt Epple had 22 points. “That’s a pretty dynamic duo they have and they can score in a variety of ways,” Hogoboom said. “In spite of that, we closed the gap a bit in the third and trailed by nine with a little over six minutes to go in ±e third - that very quickly turned to 25 points in a matter of four minutes. .S'- s*' t A'* Saxons take down Aviators for seasons’ third victory % ( •;?! <«« ■ >• k sr: K b I ) ♦ • J I • rfV <» X‘; *F I <■ . 1^' z r I( - / I- • ' 'I •I” . k r 1*. 1 b t; 9 *- *«* s - <*4 •t - - • ..iff i *>'U? doy * J '4Ml. > < *s«4 •A *4 - iK bj. .^£.. J **< 1 r: VI *1 ‘7^ ■k 1 r I.. L f 7t t:w aKt ■» » Delton’s Victor Gonzalez (52) dnves into the lane past Watervliet’s Emmett Williams(H))^during the first half of the Tuesday night matchup at DKHS. (Photo by HHS/DK team has handful of personal bests against Bulldogs Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was an outstanding start for the Hastings/Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ swim­ ming and diving team in its dual with Otsego at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings Tuesday. The HHS/DK quartet of seniors Riley Shults and Heath Hays, junior DJ Kuck and sophomore Colton Baker beat out the ^p (Xsego team of freshmen Dillon Campbell and Kory Koubaitary and seniors Nico Hertz and Hunter Sunnerville to win the 200-yard medley relay by a second. The HHS/DK team touched the wall in 2 minutes 2.16 seconds with the Bulldog foursome finishing the race in 2:03.17. The HHS/DK team would get the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of the night too with the team of Baker, Caleb Kramer, Kuck and Hays fin­ ishing that race in 4:26.91. In between, the Bulldogs got the work done they needed to score an 86-61 win over their hosts. The HHS/DK team also had Shults win the 50-yard freestyle in 24.69 seconds. Kuck got the first place points in the 100yard backstroke with a time of 1:05.70 and Hays got the first place points in the 100yard breaststroke with a time of 1:13.12. The HHS/DK team had a handful of personal best times on the night including in runner-up finishes by Gavin Bagley in the 100-yard backstroke and Noble Gab­ aldon in the 100-yard breaststroke. Kuck had a personal best time in a runner-up finish in the 100-yard butterfly too. The HHS/DK boys are scheduled to visit Fremont this evening and then will be home for a dual with Ionia Tuesday, Feb. 13. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Not all records are created equal. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 3-10 overall this season with a 56-10 win over visiting West Michigan Avia­ tion Academy Tuesday at Hastings High School. The Saxons led 30-1 at the half, roll­ ing every girl on the roster on an off the court. The WMAA girls are now 4-9 overall this season after the defeat. “The whole team did a nice job regardless of who was on the floor,” Saxon head coach Chase Youngs said. “Defensively, J thought we played really .well, all of them did.” Junior forward Rachael Hewitt got the Saxons off to a big start on the scoreboard scoring 13 points in the first quarter. She had 18 in the ballgame. Youngs said the Aviators didn’t have an answer for her in the paint, and as the game went on he was happy to see her showing off her skills distributing the basket­ ball too. Aubree Fueri and Madilynn Peake came off the bench to finish as the Saxons’ two and three scorers for the evening. Fueri had seven points and Peake finished with eight. Kalli Koning hit a pair of threes to score six points. Coach Youngs said it was a good way for his girls to bounce back from their tough onepoint loss to Lakewood the previous week in which the Vikings wiped out a five-point Saxon lead in the closing seconds. “We had a good week of practice,” Youngs said. “I think they’re all in mentally. That’s the big thing. We’re a group that is focusing on learning how to win and playing for 32 minutes. They did a super job I thought.” The Saxons face some good tests ahead. Youngs is looking forward to measuring his team’s progress.as iit makes, a trip to face Interstate-8 Athletie Conference foe Harper Creek Friday in Battle Creek. The Beavers took a 12-point win over the Saxons at Hast­ ings High School back in December. The Saxons head into that one with a 1-5 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record with some work to do to catch up to everyone else on the calendar. Coldwater has already played nine conference games, and another four 1-8 teams have at least eight conference ball­ games in so far. That makes for a busy stretch for Hastings. The Saxons host Jackson Northwest Monday, host Parma Western Tuesday and then go to Jackson Northwest Friday, Feb,_16, in the w^l$tahead, ? I -v- •A, X * ■ n lp« z l» “ v'X w • r* » l3S^ [ jiofliZM. 5 w b I r IX - < ' •S’ * * 9 k 'C' I *» iUA^ s 9^ * r ssr •:-*■ F* ! a»i- IZ 11 ' 1> 2»r41lE3BaE . i I r r£ X ' 15 I Kxiiasat ?XA-; sails 9 - - I I ibft- *494-«4|0 >»Ta I I I z.?^. i' i •• ♦ .T' < I r t < * tf*-. * £ 1 •? ^4 X' / R 1: • I AXW s I J I 1 I 1 > 1 1' I *b«* > 4 4* L I -1 A ■,, I .w MT «*>• ts • r9>>: 11 'J 45? I vt •. b— 4J I SS” • b’ •■A* ft ■«« I i f Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, H^tings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. February 14, 2024 for the lollowing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. i 1 r NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION -•I 1A I > 211819 I ! I 4 t : b.l I, * I ■f.. Ai ft I I > 4 I r* s if K-* A3 t 7^ M 4i •:L •T. ‘ ... 5^ » iib,n t. Uf r «F -I ■"-r3 mbk % S 1 I k* K T Hastings senior Myah Vincent boxes out an Aviator during the Saxons' win over visiting West Michigan Aviation Tuesday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) ; I . ,1 -'A S ^*rVM<** k X J >?» < b • A* 4 AvfaTnn m pushes the attack forward against West Michigan n Tuesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Dan Goggins) » 1> K- • I S, Crack Seal Blocks Culverts Scraper Blades Bit Mix Asphalt Paving The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Vikes make it nine in a row against Lions with victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball fts winning streak against aple Valley to nine games with a sev- Lakewood board of county road commissioners OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David D. Solmes Chairman Frank M. Fiala Member Jim James Member High School Tuesday. TTie Vikings improved to 3-14 overall this season with a 59-52 win over their former reater Lansing Activities Conference foes. Ogan Faulkner led Lakewood with 18 Makley had 16 points and 12 re ounds. Troy Acker chipped in 12 points and five rebounds. Lions with 18 The Vikings have four seniors on the roster this winter, but Makley and Eli Jablonski were the only two able to compete on senior night as guards Blake Price r> • L — ^ud Garrett heighan remain sidelined with injuries as does junior guard Seth Willette. Faulkner stepped up offensively scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter. He hit a pair of threes in the period to fend off the Lions Makley had 14 points in the second half. Maple Valley had a 18-17 lead at the half McDonald hit two threes in the second quarter to help his team take the lead into the break. Teegen McDonald finished with 16 points and Landon Wilkes had 13 points for the •*•1 R iu «. a. • V s •- '■t Lions. Maple Valley falls to 6-10 overall this sea­ son with the loss. The Lions were slated to host Webberville last night and will return to Big 8 Conference play at Quincy Friday. The Lions were bested by visiting Union City in Big 8 plav last Fri­ day, 58-47. Lakewood is playing host to Portland for Winterfest this Friday in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. The Vikings are still chasing their first CAACWhite win after an 0-8 start in conference. Eaton Rapids scored a 47-39 win over the Lakewood boys at Lakewood High School last Friday. 1 ■*? r ■ssh I IW A''* e \ s % . ''(A S'.'., '*n ♦. V* k. . r X ■'ll w ft •xN f <* s s <1 \l 4 4 « *4 'ks, a: > II S.IJ 'N 1' s • > * K *I 4 4 I I I 'k 'M S’ i-' X • i X h r •I I •4, V N ll e '..’A I 1 <4 V 'RiM �t L s Vikings work out kinks in last home perTormance' _ __ __ _ __ ’I t SUB • V 9SS ft V 1^ *5 s . Jis# ill ■1, >'?* SX-^JaS. Ws 4 >w * I 4 .% -“S^ B .1 « 5??/ L. I V” r I 1 l*< r *• S.1 ;/ 2 lU v: I - 11 I ■ I ’'‘Kv ***l I► I >• ' ulB c ' r « < I ■»*. ». “I 4 ***v, ' ■- 7, * r f> I ■» »,M. ,\ V 'Xi \ t I E AI > i ,*** ’ I '? 1 r ’***.*' s I « 2^ Iw. i^?al •JWT w4> • <• i I J I - —Lj_i ^Hkedo Robinson beats buzzer to get DK girls a win in Fennville Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg bounced back from backto-back tough defeats to score a 33-31 win at Fennville Tuesday night in a non-conference bailgame. Paytn Robinson beat the buzzer to sink the game-winning lay-up with no time left on the clock after pulling in a three-quarters court pass from teammate Emma Jeanette. The Panthers got 17 points from Josie Wil­ liams in the victory. Fennville led 31-28 with 40 seconds to go in the ballgame and called a time-out to set up an out of bounds play. Mike Mohn said his girls ran it well, open­ ing things up for a three by Williams that tied the bailgame. The Delton Kellogg def«ise got a stop on the Blackhawks’ next posses­ sion, with the Panthers pulling in a defensive rebound and with 2.7 seconds to go. 'S'; a;; **•* * Ua* J"**®.'. ^njt r fe •X u. Ii .4 CUrsjMM 9 The kids were pretty pumped up, which was great to see,” Mohn said. “Those types of performances are always fun to be a part of.” Mohn added that guard Summer Ritchie played a great game before fouling out with about three minutes left. “Her performance on the bench, cheering on her teammates, was a big part of the win,” Mohn said. Delton Kellogg moves its record to 3-11 with the victory. Fennville is also now 3-11. The Delton Kellogg girls return to South­ western Athletic Conference Central Divi­ sion play at Gobles Friday. The DK girls are currently 0-6 in the conference. It will be the fifst nieetiflg’bf thd 8easbh between the Panthers and Tigers who are 10-4 overall and 3-3 in the conference. The DK girls suffered their sixth confer- '!t«K<rer u »* ence defeat last Friday, Feb. 2, at Holland Black River as the River Rats took a 41-27 win. The DK girls were on the road Monday too at Climax-Scotts where the host Pan­ thers took a 55-18 win. “We were down a couple kids with an injury and an illness which did not help,” Mohn said. The DK girls shot just 11 percent from the floor while the Climax-Scotts’ girls were at 42 percent shooting. Williams was a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line to lead Delton Kellogg with eight points. TTie DK girls follow up the trip to Gobles with another bu^ lwebk ahead‘They hoh Parchment Tuesday and host Battle Creek Academy Wednesday. Saugatuck comes to Delton Kellogg Feb. 16. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was successful tune-up for the Lake­ wood varsity competitive cheer team Mon­ day as it opened the week looking forward to clinching an outright conference title in its return to the Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White division. The Vikings outscored Pennfield, the only other varsity team on the mats, at their own Lakewood Valentine’s Cheerfest putting together an overall score of 762.34. Lakewood was set to make the trip to Charlotte Wednesday for the second, and final, CAAC-White jamboree of the season. The Vikings won the opening conference jamboree of the season last month. Heading into last night’s meet in Charlotte the Vikings had a string of 14 consecutive conference championships rolling. It was a ^eat start with as score of 232.4 for the Vikings Monday, they had their best round two of the season with a score of 221,44 and then closed the night with a 308.5 in round three. “It was probably our best round two, and I even had a couple girls out there that haven’t been in that round yet that I just wanted to get on the mat,” Lakewood head coach Kim Mar­ tin said Monday. In the last home meet of the season, Martin really wanted to get senior Makayla McGarry on the mat. The senior had surgery last sum­ mer and was just recently cleared to start jumping. “I wanted her to be able to come out at her last home meet and be able to compete in round one. She is in round three anyway, but I wanted her to be able to compete in round one.” McGarry is one of eight seniors on the Viking roster this winter, joined by all-stater’s Emily Pilar and Kylie Walkington as well as Lilly Burgess, Nadia Martin, Karli Hyatt, Naveah Newton and Kassandra Schlottman. The team also includes exchange student Elena Sanchez. Martin was also happy to get freshman Lilly Minard her first turns on the mat in a varsity competition. The additions didn’t miss a beat. “This is what you want to be doing at this point in the season,” Marlin said. “We have a few things that need to be cleaned up in round two and there were a couple little minor things in round three, but it was a good meet heading into league finals and really heading into districts. Pennfield had scores of 186 in round one, 161.7 in round two and 219 in round three to finish at 566.7. Lakewood will head to Alma for its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament- ’- ; . 13 .. XK E a« w •■ .*r^ >5 ^S n > i 4 €'•' J’, 0* rk • «A. ,T > . ...... « k!. W; T mi ' 1 .4^ k 1 *<»$> -aff "'’^Wflwpr ^Wlt ? 4 Lakewood senior flyer Nadia Martin is held up by her stunt group during round three Monday at the Vikings’ own Lakewood Valentine's Invitational. {Photo by Brett Bremer) a-i.Lia.ii; * jir esvhb (5?z) ^cj lOJOlV anotieu NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS *i >.4 V<A Barry County Conservation Easement Board - 1 Agricultural Interest Partial term f V » 57 « X Di r* ” DI i2 4 IAH is 16 17 [? The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: *< ■ »» 211758 vat* K (gV' ‘isq enst Feb. 17. The Vikings are looking to work their way through the postseason to improve on their eighth-place finish from the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals from 2023. “We really have a great shot, in all honesty, we could win a district, fight for a regional title and we could place fairly well at states if we get there,’’ Martin said. “The girls just need to improve. They just have to fix what we keep telling them to fix. They just have to keep fine tuning the details. The biggest fix Martin saw from her girls came in their performance Monday. They improved their vocals, their facials and their energy. “I just told them, we have to go out and cheer with an attitude. We have to have an attitude when we got out there. That was what we kept drilling into them,” Martin said. The Vikings have one more tune-up for the postseason traveling to Mason for an invita­ tional Saturday, Feb. 10. Community Corrections Advisory Board - 1 Communications Media I k t ' I Mental Health Authority Board - 1 position for primary consumer and 3 positions, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/ or substance use disorder 1 S' A C 3 f.'' 'H. . zo Ja 1 * * ** Planning Commission - 2 positions; I partial term Tax Allocation Board - 1 general public position » v: .r: r r Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 position k •«• » Il «. Al Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3"* floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty. org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12,2024. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. •n I P''l S i 1 ♦1- J •Cl! ’Jf > J *r I ’•* e t y»“A ZuT-C* I 3 •* ,*’« JI ’■ I } C 1 • if '.L *r •J I t_ r. T' **I J • ? c a-' K. : r « v’ ». ■ * I I- A '.'A A# ’'?5 I I '•r^ ■■ ■F 1>^ 1 V ’Ar' ' ? ♦ ‘'•*««< -' z« 'w rsR w I J r- *r »—• IL •f •> - I* p/.» I tT ^IL *31^ J b I 2 4 frili r: ■< s4 .>*• \ riB 1^. ' f r ic^ ^H•' le ’ Ki!! tf r f » 4•• *■ K «. I ■ »I b ' y T •-7^ V F J"’ F? 4. .r 211819 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP Ah. T r-. Hastings senior Landon Stewart push­ es the pace for the Saxons during their contest visiting West Michigan Aviation Tuesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Aviators take double-digit win over Saxons at HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings split with a pair of non-confer­ ence foes to move its overall record to 6-9 in recent days. The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team took a 55-36 win over Kalamazoo Phoenix at the Love and Basketball Showcase hosted by Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Saturday morn­ ing, but West Michigan Aviation Academy 64-48 at Hastings High School Tuesday night. Hastings had a 13-12 lead after one quarter against the Aviators Tuesday, but the Aviators rallied to take a 25-21 halftime lead and then I I Saxon senior David Jiles looks to get the ball out of trouble as a double team from the West Michigan Aviation Academy closes in during Tuesday night's non-conference ballgame at Hastings High School. (Photo by Dan Goggins) ? fl b l.d^ •l opened the second half on a 7-0 run to move to a double-digit lead. The Saxons missed their first five shots of the second half and turned the ball over a couple times. A transition three-pointer by senior guard David Jiles finally snapped the skid and had the Saxons within eight points three minutes into the second half. Another three, by senior guard Owen Car­ roll, had the Saxons within 36-29 with a lit­ tle over three minutes to go in the third quarter, and a triple by junior guard Dre Mathis cut the Aviator lead to 38-32 as the clock ticked towards two and a hall minutes left in the third. A Mathis free throw got the Saxons within five soon alter. The burst of hot shooting from the outside didn’t last though and five points was as close as the Saxons would get the rest of the night. The Aviators went into the fourth quarter with a 43-34 lead and had a double digit lead for nearly all of the final eight minutes. The Saxons return to lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference action on the road at Harper Creek Friday night and then will make up a bailgame with Jackson Northwest at home Monday. That ballgame with the Mounties will be the first of three next week for the Saxons in they visit Parma Western Feb. 13 and Northwest Feb. 16. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet as a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of conducting a Workshop to discuss Solar and Alternative Energy on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Workshop will be held in the Hastings Performing Arts Center, located at the Hastings High School, 520 W South Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. For more information including a copy of the agenda, visit www.barrvcounty.org or contact Barry County Administration at 269.945.1284. a i 1 I” *» J J I K �Page 12 — Thursday. February 8. 2024 — The Hastings Banner X STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTINQ ANO NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 2023-738-CH Court address; 220 E. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 •s LEGAL NOTICES • V Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 7,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of safe. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Defendant Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Dalton Armour, Unknown Holders of Title to. or interest In, Manufacan unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Mortgage tured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook. Serial Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane, as nominee for lender and lender's successors Wayland, Ml. Barry County. 49348) and/or assigns oreclosing Assignee (if any): Guild TO: Defendants Mortgage Company IT IS ORDERED: Date of Mortgage: March 17,2023 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to Date of Mortgage Recording; March 31,2023 have the Court declare Plaintiff owner of the above-refAmount claimed due on date of notice: $153,025.10 erenced manufactured/mobile home. You must file Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated your answer or take other action permitted by law in In City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and this court at the court address above on or before 1 -29described as: Beginning at a point on the West 2024. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be line of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, entered against you for the relief demanded in the com­ distant South 00 degrees 02 minutes 29 seconds plaint filed In this case. West (recorded as South 00 degrees 40 minutes 44 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each seconds West) 664.07 feet from the West 1/4 comer week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this 52 seconds East 1422.87 feet along the North line court. of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 3. The Barry County Sheriff or qualified court offi­ fractional 1/4 of Section 19 to the West line of the cer shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, East 30 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 and at Hastings Public Library at 227 E. State Street, of Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 17 minutes Hastings. Ml 49058 and at Barry County Clerk's Office 19 seconds West 663.22 feet along said West line to at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 for three the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this of Section 19; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes court. 42 seconds West 500.02 feet along said South line; 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Defendants thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 29 seconds named above at the last-known address by registered East (recorded as North 00 degrees 40 minutes 44 mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the seconds East) 240.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees last publication, and the affklavit of mailing shall be 31 minutes 42 seconds West (recorded as North 89 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds West) 920'.00 filed with this court. feet to the West line of Section 19; thence North III Date: Dec. 18,2023 degrees 02 minutes 29 seconds East 424.09 feet Vicky L. Afspaugh P48572 along said West line to the place of beginning. The above described is also assessed for tax STATE OF MICHIGAN purposes as follows: The South 1/2 of the North 1/2 JUDICIAL DISTRICT of the Southwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 19. Town STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 4 North, Range 8 West, except the South 240 feet of BARRY COUNTY PROBATE the West 920 feet thereof. Also except the East 30 NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION acres of the North 1/2 of the Southwest Fractional Court address: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 1/4 of Section 19. Subject to an easement for public Court telephone no.: 269-945-1265 highway over the West 33 feet. Also subject to a Plaintiff private easement over the South 30 feet thereof for Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows ingress and egress. 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Common street address (If any): 4384 Fighter Rd, Wayland, Ml 49348 Hastings, Ml 49058-9529 (269) 795-2620 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Plaintiff’s attorney date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) rdance with MCL 600.3241a; or, If the subject a John A. Vos (P38643) real property is used for agricultural purposes as 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 defined by MCL 600.3240(16). Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 If tfie property is sold at foreclosure sate under (616) 333-2427 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, V pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Defendant responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Unknown Holdere of Title to, or interest in, Manufacholder for damaging the property during the tured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial redemption period. #11253062,^ cunentty located at 12895 Barry Lane. y** ( ‘ .......... - ‘ • Attenttoh Anenron homeowner: nomeowner: ft n you are a military mtinary service NOTCEOPHEARIMG^'^nrrufi r. difriember0(1 act^v6iduty', lf•your period of'aWve duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have 1. Motion title; for Entry of Order Declaring Owner­ been ordered to active duty, please contact the ship of Manufactured/MoMe Home. attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the 2. Moving party: Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC telephone number stated in this notice. d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows. This notice is from a debt collector. 3. This matter has been placed on the motion cal­ Date of notice: February 8,2024 endar for: Judge Vicky L. Alspaugh P429721, Date: Trott Law, P.C. 3/6/2024, Time; 9:45 a.m., Court address, 220 W. State 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 4. If you require special accommodations to use the (248) 642-2515 court because of disabilities, please contact the court 1521847 (02-08)(02-29) 211968 immediately to make arrangements. information: „ Name(8) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plaintiff's attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 V J MOTION Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Plaintiff owner of a manufactured/mobile home (9196 Redman Mill­ brook, serial #11253062) and currently located within Plaintiff’s manufactured/mottle home park and occupy­ ing Site 93 at 12895 Barry Lane, Wayland, Michigan. Barry County. 49348, in order that Plaintiff may then apply to the Mich Dept of State for a title to the home. Those individuals last •■•K'S'essing and occupying the home have either died or vacated the home and lot site. Plaintiff has been unable to learn the identity of any current titleholder or lienholder despite inquires with the Mich Dept of State. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the contents of the attached Complaint as It contains additional facts and informatjon as well as verification by Plaintiff. Date: 11-10-2023 John A. Vos (P38643) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE SUMMONS CASE NO. 736-CH Court address: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings . Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 Plaintiff Springs Meadows 1330 N. Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348 (269) 795-2620 Plaintiff’s attorney Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) John A. Vos (P38643) 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 333-2427 V Defendant Unknown Holders of Title to. or Interest In. ManufacturedAtobile Home (1998 Redman Millbrook, Serial #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) Civil Case There is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint. SUMMONS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the people of the State of Michigan you are notified: 1. You are being sued. 2. YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this summons and a copy of the complaint to file a written answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action with the court (28 days If you were served by mail or you were served outside of Michigan). 3. If you do now answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the complaint. 4. If you require accommodations to use the court because of a disability or it you require a foreign lan­ guage Interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court Immediately to make arrangements. Date: 11/13/23; Expiration Date: 02/12/24; Court Clerk Kaylah Fyan Dep, 210352 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. February 29. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark A Massie 11, an unmarried man to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2011, and recorded on November 21, 2011, as Document Number; 201111210010938, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth TTiird Bank, National Association f/k/a Fifth Third Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 30, 2019 and recorded February 08, 2019 by Document Number: 2019-001031, , on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-One and 60/100 ($53,851.60) Including interest at the rate of 4.75000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/3 of Lots 97,98. and 99 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof Commonly known as: 522 N MICHIGAN AVE. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property Is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 16 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property Is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period III 81 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. If the propertv 18 sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) wlH be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the edernplion period. TO ALL PURCHASERS The forec osing mortgagee can rescind the sale In that event, your damages are, if any limited snisiu to the return of the bid amount tendS at plus Interest. Dated: February i, 2024 RandAii q' Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association f/k/a Fifth Third Bank 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180 I Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 19MI00053-2 unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wilmington Savings Fund Society. FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust Date of Mortgage; August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording; August 10.2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $116,141.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH. 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH. 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST. 231 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET: THENCE WEST. 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD. AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 25,2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1520624 (01-25)(02-15) 211458 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1 ;CM) PM, on February 29, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION; Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shelby Salamone, a single woman, whose address is 631 N. Wilson Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Team Mortgage Company LLC, being a mortgage dated July 15, 2021, and recorded on August 4, 2021 with Document Number 2021-009798, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, as assignee as document^ by an assignment dated November 28, 2023 and recorded on November 28, 2023 and given document number 2023-009259 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 11 /100 DOLLARS ($145,127.11). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot(s) 11 and 12 of THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 5 of Barry County Records. Street Address: 631 N. Wilson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property Is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AhEMPTING to COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNERIF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF WU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY DAn contact the ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated; February 1,2024 For more information, please cofitact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth 'J°bnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC. Street, Suite 18. Kalamazoo, Ml ' Whone: (312) 541-9710. File No.; Mt 24 5598 (02-01 )(02.22) 211862 Financial FOCUS b JfS'y I ?< Notice of Foreclosure by Notice Is given under section 3212 of the> revis^ 236, MCL 600.3212.. judicature act of 1961, 1961 1961 PA ka zoo, lyrvu wvv.m that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a some part of them, at of the mortgaged premises, or a public auction sale to the highest ® or cashier’s check at the place of holding court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1.00 KM, o February 22. 2024, The amount due on the^niortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact tne county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows I ?• *• “T A ] I r tr r L 9 € I I I I k* Provided by the Parry County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP ® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Kevin Beck, AAMS® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Benefits of fixed-income investments When many people think about the your shorter-term bonds. generally don’t fluctuate as first • Diversification - If you much as stock prices. In other thing that comes to mind is were only to own stocks, or words, bonds are typically the stock market. And that’s stock-based less not surprising, as the your investing, rise mutual funds, would portfolio be than volatile can add diversification to your, constantly in the news. But if especially portfolio. And to maximize you’re going to achieve your with market downturns. But you may be the financial goals, you may well able to reduce the impact of bonds, need to look beyond stocks stick with high-quality bonds fixed-income market volatility by adding fixed-income investments to investments in your portfolio. your holdings. Bond prices by independent bond-rating Fixed-income investments often in move a different stabilizing you effects may want of to agencies. • Income - When you invest stock prices are falling, you of much your portfolio should consist of vehicles, might find that the value of fixed-income Treasury your bonds How There’s no one right answer for everyone. And over time, deposit (CDs), you receive can also diversify within the fixed-income portion of your regular income in the form portfolio by owning a mix investments may well change and Treasury — for example, as you near you continue to receive this bonds, as well as CDs, just to retirement, you may want to income until your investment name a few. consider shifting some of your of interest payments. matures or you sell And of corporate it, no growth-oriented investments receive into income-producing ones, Of interest payments from your though you’ll still need some course, the income you can bonds if you hold them until growth potential to keep up fixed-income maturity. But if you wanted with inflation. In any case,. always to sell your bonds before they the combination of income, depend on the interest rates at mature, you could get more, or diversification which these investments were less, than what you originally provided issued. But if you own a mix paid for them. When market similar securities should be of long-term and short-term interest rates rise, the price of compelling enough for you to investments, your current bonds will likely find a place for them in your you can gain some protection fall, as no one will pay you investment mix. rates. the full price for them when the markets. financial receive from investments will fixed-income against fluctuating you always will This by article and you can get greater income pay more — this is what’s your from your longer-term bonds, known as interest-rate risk. Financial Advisor. which typically — although Conversely, not always higher rates fall, the prices of your market current bonds will probably rates rise, you can benefit by rise. But here’s the key point rates. And — pay when reinvesting the proceeds from to newer remember Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, onTebraaty 29._ 2024^ The amount due on the mc^age'^ay be griaTer'o'n the'day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Steven A. Kaiser and Mary L. Kaiser husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 2, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 16, 2017 Amount daimed due on date of notice: $58,017.73 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 1 of MALCOLM'S ACRES according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, page 8 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2681 W Airport Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058-9775 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention horneowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. when Bond that and 7i •1r’' 0rfls' by Edward Jones for use by local Edward Jones market Edward Jones, Member SIPC 1 prices gSvSiSS''*’*- NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following; Case Number: SP-11-2023 - Steve & Danielle Pennington; (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 2539 Daisy Lane, Middleville in Section 33 of Irving Township Ruipose: Request to aHow aiaod Division on a private road that will provide access to more than 7 parcels (homes) pursuant to Article 23. Section 2362 in the LDR (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Case Number: SP-01-2024 -Rieth-Riley Con­ struction Co, Inc (Applicant); JMK Realty, LLC (Property Owner) Location: 9650 Keller Rd. Delton in Section 15 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request for removal of sand and grav­ el pursuant to Article 23 section 2351 and to transfer the Special Use permit from JMK Realty, LLC to Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc. pursuant to Article 23 Section 2301 Part H in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. Case Number SP-02-2024 - Mikelle Lucas/ Kerri Morris; (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 14616 Kellogg School Rd, Hickory Comers in Section 28 of Barry Township, Purpose: Request to operate a home occupation (major) for car repair pursuant to Article 23 Section 2339 in the MU (Mixed Use) zoning district. Case Number: SP-03-2024 - Lavender Valley Vineyard and Winery LLC: (Applicant) Frank E Snell III (Property Owner) Location: 2695 Osborne Rd. Delton in Section 14 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request to operate a farm product pro­ cessing facility pursuant to Article 23 Section 2330 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district t f. 4 » ?i ifflwasai'cir-;: ZC A ngE It 1 * I «iaa J s, i SB’I * wli « , it -*31 211423 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 24-29717-NC In the matter of Melissa Ann Jones TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose Interest in the matter may be barred or affected bv the following; ' TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 2/28/2024 at 2:15 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for a name change for Melissa Ann Jones to be changed to Mjollnar Jotunholde Selene Forseti. UE February 26,2024. UME: 7:00 PM. Tyden Center, Community Room, 121 South Church Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James (a ^‘5 a *»! w '1 *'W * ■* '» 51 ’’it «* r ■ * ** during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284. Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk 212057 K* • \ t II is >1^ hA S k * I * Iv, < r tr 1^ * s t Brentley Elwin Donaldson 3045 W. State Road, Apt. A Hastings, Ml 49058 * "s' ’ : s'. A I'Ll »#Vh 212070 <» (02-01 )(02-22) t lib, ■» (269) 804-8182 I The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058^ Date of notice: January 25, 2024 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1520421 (01-25)(02-15) ones 51'- written was they f stability bonds When market rates are low, get < your interest in these types of • Stability - As mentioned, matter what’s happening in I investments? rising. You securities and certificates of p f < * direction from stocks, so if is I: rated as “investment grade” offer three important benefits: fixed-income in such a.s bonds. 9 Consequently, owning bonds susceptible to higher risks. include I. stocks. and fall of stock prices is and < 1 211823 ' I <s V 'b* I I (J s' . s ’s �r I K I r< 9 t » I V VK !T . Rk >. . I « A A ». .V I t s s Tr L Cougars win at TK to stay perfect in OK Gold \J 1 P^; «{.ulj Jibs'll,! » ** *L •-' w % Brett Bremer * Wk .s: c- < * It* ■/: Sr r,. Si! J?! r ki * h etc 'A» . I J- S'*. ■4 ) au. ?e AJ ’•SA- «> . ' i ' s>;: is-: •* ?K. .V; ■ ’ S 'Xto'*-''’*. ' ns* ' ‘ iI *. i '>»K. •l »ert < '‘‘fl mi kT - »<* h *SS»i! •^Q^ V *« ^"4 □ I *w, »0 W 5i r*”***» ■<i; w, -T kl nyt I J. CW ks * *e !0i * I A ^ar:*. CSlTOtj, ***~*r: " iar VK J M ST ] *7i»X7CE:Tir "•itBfB: it 7 **.77-37 IB 5 Si »iv y • >avt*»7n Wx^asttv locAaSKfeie'fcistrriai)'';^ i^*>.’ar-£?tn»p ^72 CT^ te S6CTC ^- £ K>K»I««B PlW^tro^ygrdn^ 2 .'■ePe^JxnrjscBWrtff sa/satS!Wa2KScr.25irctnw reS^UseieitrJU(^ll£tl^ ^bW < 2 tl«V MF>= :5-itnaiit.ir' 'x " Ifei' "C £» IlJiilier SPOl - Iflfle Lwi *•0.^ 2pg:U7SJW«- yy < IfltAit 145)S tefc» SW feo S1^ a ISBR fi I r4! J? w *w* • • - •jg'< * g'*wr f A -■ 9; •* jp.^^ ^7ir._5 y I** fl*; « s^. : *•’ a 4..-ri<>- v-.ic a- rr ' ’f . • r ’ri#® ’ r ( «• r 4 rjt 4>^ '£^ w "X ■ Ji*’ i' > **.* > I 4 « * * t K lioi Slater is first Lakewood lady with a conference mat title ' \ ■* '' ^41:. ,.^5 'M * .« . J Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ /* ball coach Brandi James said her team is * 4-r c calling It the revenge tour as her team looks to improve its 2-5 record from the first half of the OK Gold Conference schedule in the sec­ • f’ .• : A ond half of the conference season. .> So far though, the results have played out the same way they did on the first run V, 2^ through. TK opened the second half of the conference slate with a win over Forest Hills Eastern Feb. 2 and then fell for the second time to Grand Rapids Catholic Central as the Cougars visited Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Tuesday night. %' Catholic Central has matched its confer­ I 4 r’. ence performance in the second half of the »—> i. 1, conference slate too improving to 9-0 in tr } ttk* M Wi— conference play with its 58-31 win over the 1 >'<, ri . ij TK ladies. I r y We 11 dissect this film,” James said Tues49, .1 I day. We have to learn. We’re on a revenge ? I I A Ifk < tour we’re calling it, because we have Ottawa ; a Hills, who we beat the first time, then we «s* have South and Wayland, who we could have 1 i beat both of them last time we just let it slip i away in the end parts of those games. We’ll V come for them.” ft The TK ladies travel to Ottawa Hills Fri­ ‘J I z; day night looking for a second win over the in " < f , 1 W / Bengals and then travel to South Christian m__ AS ffT 0I Feb. 13 and Wayland Feb. 16. r c 5f ■OM. Catholic Central junior Emily VanTimk :17¥r^’ k**.* meren was the only girl for either side in Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Tealy Cross (right) and Grand Rapids Catholic double figures Tuesday night in Middleville. Central junior Emriy VanTlmmeren chase after a loose ball near mid-court during the She finished with ten points as the Cougars tirst haft of their OK Gold Conference ballgame in Middleville Tuesday evening (Photo rolled girls in and out all evening. Junior Lau­ by Brett Bremer) ' ren Meerman had nine points for the Cougars, senior Claire Marosi and sophomore 1 Hailey Durland had eight points apiece and « sophomore Lily Engstrom chipped in seven 1 'bW45 r points. Junior Grace McKinney finished with ft /i h six points. r The Trojans spent time in a diamond-and.•4-If one defense working to contain VanTim4^ meren in the paint, but also played their fair • • .4U share of man-to-man defense as the Cougars were on fire from Behind the three-point line. r /* “I was proud of our man-to-man,” James f. ■ s said. “We have been working on having a '' 1 fl * t* better man-to-man defense, so I was proud of f u r T' •■ 1^ •f that. We had a lot of offensive rebounds, we I just could not buy a basket. Some of the .* «. >1 * 1 kI I things we focused on went really well, but / ft DOT . k some of the things we focused diii’t go very “J" ; V i ij well at all - like turnovers. We had 38 turn­ 1 overs the first time we played them.” ”• Wbt< “This is^ tough, tough team..TheycaJI4ius, f f /'l\ '****W=ii f tle to everything. They’re all very fast. They k i. % . I have 15 players, and they play 10 players > ’I deep. They can play fast, and we struggle at 1.x that speed. They play fast for us. We’re young. It happens.” -w •^'-1 r. That turnover total seemed likely similar to Tuesday’s number. TK struggled with the Cougars’ full-court pressure leading to some easy buckets for Catholic Central. I ATS “We have to break things through the mid­ 'fl dle,” James said of facing the Cougars’ pres­ sure. “They were directed to break them I anywhere but outside the volleyball court [lines in the center of the basketball court]. That press is designed to push us outside, and I we let it push us outside and across and we’d go into traps. We have to break things with passes. When we see each other, and we com­ Thornapple Kellogg freshman Reece Ritsema gets a shot up after getting hit by municate well, and we occupy the middle we Catholic Central's Emma Picarazzi in the paint while her Cougar, teammate Kate can break through things, because we’re also Passinauft (10) looks on during the first half Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett fast, but we do it with dribbles and then we Bremer) get ourselves in trouble because then we have to pick it up eventually.” play, and the lead was double figures for the line, that’s just tough to overcome. Then, we The Cougars had the lead early on scoring rest of the night. start to hang our heads down and that’s tough the first nine points in the games first two “We came out more calm and level-headed to overcome.” and a half minutes. The Catholic Central [than in the first meeting], and the first few Sophomore Marlee Shuford had a teamlead hit double figures for the first time on a shots we had were good looks that we just high seven points for TK. Sophomore Tealy three by senior Emma Picar^i in transition, didn’t hit,” James said. “On that stretch Cross and freshman Reece Ritsema had six as the clock ticked under four minutes to where they hit 6-for-7 from the three-point points apiece. «> ■<?* 9^ '*»* f r Ik •i’j 1• Is* ’iW * s^VVM,V - ■'>- !•* * * Sports Editor > tr . V' 5 z <• * ► X * Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood was 13th in the full field of 21 teams at the Capital Area Activities Conference Champion­ ship hosted by Mason Saturday. Vincent Stamm and Bryan Aguil­ era had the top finishes in the boys’ competition for the Vikings, both placing third, and Allison Slater became the first Lakewood lady to win as conference championship taking the girls’ 120-pound weight class at the tournament. Slater pinned Holt’s Olivia Root in the 120-pound championship match making it three pins in three matches for her on the day. The Viking team also had Sophie Colbom third in the girls’ 125-pound weight class. She scored a pin in the consolation semifinals and then bat­ tled for a 6-4 win over Olivet’s Paige Tschirhart in the match for third place. Stamm reached the semifinals before falling to Grand Ledge’s Eden Abdo in the boys’ 120-pound weight class. He closed his day with a 4-2 win over St. Johns Sean Pettigrew. Aguilera also earned a spot in the semifinals, where he was pinned by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) NOTICE OF FUTURE ACQUISITION OF LAND BARRY COUNTY CASE NO. 20240002 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2165, Part 21, Subpart 17. PA. 451 of 1994. that the DNR plans to acquire the following properties. St. Johns’ Ryan Dimmick. Aguilera bounced back for a 6-2 win over Mason’s Kaleb Parrish in the match for third at 285 pounds. The Viking boys’ team also had Jaden Manhart sixth at 215 pounds, Chris Webb seventh at 150 pounds and Lydon Rodgers at 144 pounds and Mason Livermore at 132 pounds both place eighth. Mason was the day’s overall champion with 228.5 points ahead of Grand Ledge 210, Fowlerville 182, DeWitt 143.5 and Holt 139.5 in the top five. Portland, the regular season champs from the CAAC-White, were the top team from the CAAC-White Saturday with an eighth-place score of 105.5 points. Lakewood was scheduled to visit Portland for its MHSAA Division 3 Team District Tournament last night, with a bye into the semifinals to face the winner of the opening round match between the host Raiders and Central Montcalm. The Vikings will be at Montrose High School Saturday for their MHSAA Division 3 Individual Dis­ trict Tournament. Barry County (Acquisition) Rutland Township, T03S. R09W (200 acres) The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 2024 — Page 13 Maple Valley girls get their second victory The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basket­ ball team won for the second time this season as it outscored Wyoming Lee 28-21 in a non-conference bailgame at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. The Lions got six poinu apiece from Ali Marshall and Northwest sweep duals with Saxons The Saxons won both Baker games at Hastings Bowl Tuesday afternoon, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Hastings varsity girls’ bowling team to pull out a win over the visiting Marshall Redhawks. The Marshall girls took a 16-14 win to drop the HHS girls to 2-5 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference so far this season. The Marshall boys also took a win, outscoring the Saxon boys 24-6 to move the HHS boys’ record to 3-4 in the conference this season. The Hastings girls rolled games of 146 and 132 in their two Baker wins. Ally Herder took a point for the Hastings girls with her 168 game and teammate Kaylin Schild won as point with a 157. The Saxon team also had Heaven Simmet earn a point with a 130 while also rolling a 140 game that was bested by her Marshall foe. Megan Ramey added a high game of 114 for the Saxons and Mya Norman earned a point with a 149. The Hastings boys won all six of their points with a victory in the Bakers. The Sax­ ons won one of the Baker matches with a 178 4 I The South 40 acres of Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 3 North, ' Range 9 West. Parcel 2: The North 60 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel 3: The South 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Parcel 4: The North 60 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. The proposed acquisition is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024. Additional information regarding the transaction can be found at www.michigan.gov/publiclandnotices. The legislative body of a local unit of government where the land is located, or five or more residents of or owners of land in the county where the land is located, can request a public meeting if the DNR receives the request within 15 days from the date of this notice. Comments can be directed to Paul Johnson, DNR Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 30448, Lansing, Ml 48909-7948; Email: johnsonp1@michigan.gov: Phone; 517-599-1197. Call for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 or 1-860-870-7085 and finished with the most total pins in the two Bakers too. In the regular games Hastings had high games of 171 by Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington. Jackson Byers rolled a 137, Cohen James a 131 and Kenny Vastine III tallied a 146. The Saxons are back at it in the Intereute-S Athletic Conference Friday at M-66 Bowl taking on Pennfield. The Jackson Northwest teams took confer­ ence wins over the Saxons last Thursday at JAX 60 in Jackson. The Mounties won the boys’ match 22-8. The Hastings boys again took the overall Baker total winning one of the games with a 176. Vastine III earned a Saxon point with a 189 and Pennington took one with a 178. The Northwest girls took a 27-3 win over the Saxons. The Saxons got two points from Herder who rolled games of 142 and 163 and Simmet who scored a 155. Kass Harton also bowled a 155 in her opening game, but was bested by three pins by her Northwest foe. •-’i'l Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 A Ill ■ ' B F(n- Rent IL:/; 4 METAL ROOFING SALE! Quality affordable roofing installation! Licensed and Insured! Financing and ref­ erences available. Free esti­ mates. Amish craftsmanship. 269-888-5050._____________ RENTAL HOUSE Small one bedroom house for rent. All appliances furnished includ­ ing washer and dryer. 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Bellmore, Lectka, James Absent; None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to award Sexton Contract to Paul Vandermeer Roll Call Vote - 5 ayes, 2 nayes, motion passes Motion to drop discussion or action on Second Amendment Resolutions Roll Call Vote - 6 ayes, 1 nay, motion passes Motion to approve the budget amendment for the Agaming Drain District Roll Call Vote - 6 ayes, 1 nay. Motion passes Motion to table the issue of mechanical and plumbing contracts for the time being Roll Call VoteAll ayes, motion passes Motion to approve continuing vrith BIRCH Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Motion to accept the first reading of Ordinance #2024-191 Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:32 pm Respectfully submitt^,Robin Hawthorne, Clerk J* 1 4 * I s 1 Ail real estate advertisiof io this newspaper is subjea to tbe Fair Housiiit Act and the Michigan Gvil Rights Aa which collectively make h illegal to ' advertise “any preferen^ titnitatun or discnmitialiofl, hi^-oo i^or. refigofl. ^x^h^icap, familial staus. oationai^’^raje or mamal ^r<, or ♦ . » A an intention, to make any suck preference^ limitatioQ or discriminaUon.*' Funilial status includes efaiidren under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby ioformed that all dwellings advertis^ in this newspaper are avulable cm an equal opporrunity basis. To report discrimination call (be Housing Center at 616^1*2980. The HUD tolhfree telephone number for the bearing impaired rs 1*800*927-9275. Rose Mead 1504 Beachwood Drive Jenison, Ml 49425 212074 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-296762-DE William Michael Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Carole Loosemore Wiggs. Date of birth; September 19,1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carole Loosemore Wiggs, died November 22, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kenneth Alan Wlggse. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-31-2024 Thav, Ryke & Associates Daniel Relle P85557 24725 W. 12 Mito Rd.. Ste. 110 Southfield. Mi 48034 (248) 945-1111 Kenneth Alan Wiggs 53229 Pine Brook Dr. Bristol, IN 46507 211925 (574) 807-1277 212075 State of Michigan Barry County 5*^ Circuit Court Michael Discher v Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC, Jerold Saeman, and Dan Nelson File No. 23-546-CK To; Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC and Jerold Saeman; You are being sued in Barry County. You must contact Attorney Eric E. Matwiejczyk or the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk's office to request copies of the pertinent paperwork. An answer to the complaint must be filed within 26 days of this publication, or within 28 days of being served by certified mail. Failure to answer to the action could result in a default judgment being entered against you. Eric E. Matwiejczyk Duff, Chadwick and Associates, P.C 220 W. Main Street Ionia. Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0020 Barry County Circuit Court 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)945-1285 J- I PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: David L. Carrier P41531 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 361-8400 .» ^ I i i GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP­ PIES. 8 weeks old. Call 269331-1788 Date: February 6, 2024 » 1 I SNOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Eva M. Fox. Date of birth; October 18,1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Eva M. Fox, of 2973 Lawrence Road. Hastings, Ml 49058, Barry County, Michigan died December 29. 2023.. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Rose Mead, Trustee of the Eva M. Fox Trust No. 1 u/aAJ December 17,1998. care of Carrier Law. P.C • t 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. i' ri e»»MTWlT> Attested to by, Larry Watson, Supervisor Parcel 1 Mater and Taylor Casey in the victory. Maple Valley moves to 2-13 overall this season with the win. It’s the first victory for the Lions since the calendar flipped to 2024. The Lions return to action against Big 8 Conference foe Quincy Thursday evening. ( 211773 �'* I I Page 14 _ Thursday. February 8, 2024 - The Hastings Banner I I DK puts four on medal stand at SAC tournament Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team capped off its regular season with a finish in tlie lop half of ihe Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament al Con­ stantine Saturday. Martin/Climax-Scotts took the tourna­ ment championship with 230 points ahead of runncr-up Constantine s 206.5 Tlie Delton Kellogg team placed sixth with four medal-winning performances. Delton Kellogg got runner-up finishes from Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds and Griffyn Harmon at 138 pounds. The Pan­ thers’ Gauge Stampfler placed third at 132 pounds and Kayle Mclellan was fourth at 106 pounds. Swift pinned his first two foes in the 285-pound weight class, Watervliet’s Aiden Wolford and Martin/Climax-Scotts’ Max Bleeker. Constantine heavyweight Bennett VandenBerg kept his season record perfect at 41-0 with his pin of Swift late in the first period of the 285pound championship match. Swift is 36-6 overall this season heading into the post­ season. Harmon took a pair of decisions to get to the 138-pound championship match. He outscored Schoolcraft's Taylor Cook 5-2 in the quarterfinals and then pulled out a 14-10 win over South Haven's Zayden Rowland in the semifinals. Con­ stantine’s Koltin Gross won the 138- pound championship match by pinning Harmon. Constantine had three individual cham­ pions with Brody Jones also winning at 157 pounds, and the Falcon team had 12 of its 13 wrestlers finish on the medal stand at the end of the day. Martin/Climax/Scotts got champion­ ships from Logan Gilbert at 106 pounds. Cole Reitz at 120, Jayce Ritchie at 126, Haylen Buell at 132, Jack Bagwell at 144 and Sam Bleeker at 215 pounds as well as Max Bleeker at 285. Delton Kellogg’s Stampfler was bested by Constantine’s Bear Geibe 11-2 in the semifinals of the 132-pound weight class. Stampfler rallied from there to pin Alle­ gan’s Luke Wedge and South Haven’s Jose Garcia to place third. DK also got wins at the tournament from AJ Lorenz at 106 pounds, Tucker Tack at 144, Mendon Phillips at 150 and Austyn Lipscomb at 157. Delton Kellogg opens the MHSAA Division 4 state postseason this evening, Feb. 8, traveling to Bellevue for its team district tournament that begins at 6 p.m. The Panthers face Maple Valley in an opening round match while the host Bron­ cos take on Saranac. The winner of those two duals will meet for the district championship at about 7 p.m. The Panthers travel to Bronson for their MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament Saturday, Feb. 10. Lion trio competes at Big 8 tourney for the first time Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team set three guys to the program’s first Big 8 Conference Championship tournament, but couldn't get anyone to the medal stand Satur­ day at Reading High School. Robert Schilz opened his day with a 4-2 win over Springport’s Jacob Kubiak in the quarterfinals of the 138-pound bracket. He was pinned by Concord’s Collin Thompson in the semifinals and then fell to Quincy’s Karter Pierce in the consolation semifinals. Skyler Cook had the only other win of the day for the Valley team, pinning Springport’s Julian Woodard in the opening round of consolation in the 215-pound weight class. Union City edged Bronson for the day’s team championship 196-I9L5. Springport was third with 120.5 points ahead of Quincy 105, Reading 104.5, Concord 40 and Maple Valley 5. Union City won half of the flights with Blayne Crance at 106 pounds, Mitchell Gra­ ham at 113, Logan Mears at 132, Alex Boyer at 138, Landyn Crance at 144, Montana Con­ nell at 157 and Gavin Kelly at heavyweight. Bronson got individual championships from Owen Kimmons at 126 pounds, Gabriel Erwin at 150, Mason Lindsey at 165, Carson Norton at 175 and Jacob Britten at 190 pounds. Maple Valley is set to head to Bellevue tonight, Feb. 8, for its MHSAA Division 4 Team District Tournament. The Lions face Delton Kellogg in the opening round at 6 p.m., with Bellevue and Saranac meeting in the district s other semifinal match. The Lions head to Bronson along with the other members of its team district tournament for an MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament Saturday. THE HOTTEST STARS f., -fc L 4 z J — k ci KENNY METCALF'S I BILLY NATION'S arONJOHNTHIBUn I billy joil tributc SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 tv 4fc r 1 I I* J?* t »?• til r.4 r i/ 1 > A* I S 9 * s' I ^5- Hastings junior Isaac Friddle (top) works his way to a pin of Marshall's Harland Begg during the 215-pound championship mat at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament hosted by Marshall Saturday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Saxons second in 1-8, set for DI tourney I Brett Bremer 1 *»^**^' Sports Editor The Mounties climbed back to the top of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference this win­ ter with a pair of close victories over the Hastings varsity wrestling team. Jackson Northwest ended a string of three straight conference championships for the Saxons with a two-point win over the Saxons in their conference dual in Jackson Wednes­ day, Jan. 31, combined with a victory over the runner-up Saxons at the conference tourna­ ment hosted by Marshall Saturday. Hastings senior Colton Smith, juniors Troy Hokanson and Isaac Friddle, and sophomore Aden Armstrong all won individual confer­ ence championships at Marshall Saturday. “Northwest was just a tough matchup for us this year. We won seven matches and they won seven just to show how close it was,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said of his team’s 29-27 loss in the dual last week. “To beat them we really had to win all those swing matches in the dual and tournament. So we won a lot but not all, even winning some in the dual and not in the tournament and vice versa.” “Really I think our guys did pretty well across the board. Northwest is just tough and a few small things didn’t swing our way which is just how jt goes.” Smith had a deqjsive win over Northwest’s Blaine Anspaugh ip their meeting in the dual and then the duo met up again in the championship round of the 138-pound bracket at the conference tournament. This time Smith took a 3-2 victory. That win came on the heels of a pin of Marshall’s Cody Brubaker and a major decision over Parma Western’s Quinn Ferris to open the tournament. [Smith] had a good day in a pretty tough bracket and beat the Northwest in the finals,” Slaughter said. “It was big for the team and really great to see him earn all-conference as a senior. Hokanson is now a three-time conference champion at 106 pounds - a spot in the line­ up where experience like his can be rare. He took a 9-2 win over Northwest’s Franklin Banister in the semifinals and then pinned Harper Creek’s Camren Brock 17 seconds into their championship match. The two wins moves Hokanson to 40-0 this season. While Friddle has finished on the state medal stand a couple of times, he finished as a conference champion for the first time on , •4' ... I •H*a« ‘ I ** ____ * — • e IA . — • "“l r 4 f;. Saturday. Friddle pinned Northwest’s Aidyn Williams in the second period of their semifi­ nal bout and then stuck Marshall’s Harland Begg early in the third period of their championship round match. Armstrong finished his first varsity 1-8 season by pinning Northwest’s Juan Asta and then Harper Creek’s Kowen Slucter to win the 165-pound weight class. The Saxon team also had Colten Denton, Keegan Sutfin, Haiden Simmet and Kyle Echtinaw finish as the runner-up at their weight class. class. Jordan Jordan Humphrey Humphrey and and Matthew Matthew Shults Shults were third and Ben Furrow placed fourth. Northwest won the tournament with 193.5 points ahead of Hastings 174, Parma Western 149.5, Harper’Creek 143.5, Marshall 51, Coldwater 46 and Pennfield 45. There were some big wins for the Saxons as they tried to chase down the Mounties. Northwest’s Kaiden Goodman took a 15-4 major decision over Echtinaw to clinch the dual victory for the Mounties at the end of the night Wednesday. Echtinaw reversed that result Saturday with a 2-1 win in the tourna­ ment semifinals at 190 pounds. Armstrong’s pin of Asta in their 165-pound bout Saturday improved on an 8-6 win for .V •J » ii 4k t 4. f ip ri . -t ■* r Al >► 5-7 PM “"‘er- Come and Communications Officers and learn about what happens when you call 9-1-1 in Barry County. ® MI "■Hz t I ' I * 11 -'■J'J I- _ I I I • • 1 I nil I I III Li * ti’iii! HUr. iV.’ wr-1 ■ kA 1 »I Refreshments will be provided 2 .41 I The Saxons' Aden Armstrong, Troy Hokanson, Isaac Friddle and Colton Smith cel­ ebrate their individual conference titles at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament at Marshall High School Saturday. 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(Photo by Dan Goggins) Armstrong in their match-up from Wednes­ day. Coach Slaughter said Armstrong was really solid all day Saturday wearing out his opponents. Shujts was pinned by Harper Creek’s Landon Walter to start the day in the semifi­ nals of the 175-pound weight class Saturday, then rallied back for two pins of his own to earn his third-place medal and outscoring the Northwest wrestler at his flight. The Mounties had plenty of success of their own though. Evan Beuerle outscored Denton 17-2 in their 132-pound champion­ ship match. Sutfin was second to Northwest’s Jeffrey Miller at 144 pounds with Miller tak­ ing an 11-4 win in the finals. At 150 pounds, the Mounties’ Ashton Dack scored a 2-1 overtime win over Simmet in the finals. Jackson Northwest also got a champion­ ship from Kayden Beach at 120 pounds. Both Hastings and Northwest were a per­ fect 5-0 in conference duals heading into their match last Wednesday in Jackson, a dual for the conference lead that came down to the final bout. In the penultimate bout, Jazihel Fajardo managed a 9-6 win over Shults at 175 pounds that moved the Mounties within 27-25 of the Saxons. Goodman's major decision over Echtinaw at 190 pounds clinched the 29-27 win for the Mounties, Hokanson was the only Saxon lightweight to get a win in the dual. He upped an early Saxon lead to 12-0 with an 8-1 win over Franklin Banister in the dual that began at 215 pounds. Northwest got a decision from Thomas Fall at 113 pounds, a pin from Beach at 120, a one-point win by Carter Cole at 126 pounds and a major decision from Beuerle at 132 to move in front 16-12. Things were back and forth from there. Smith outscored Anspaugh 12-6 at 138 pounds to get the Saxons to within 16-15. Pins from the Mounties’ Miller at 144 and Sutfin at 150 kept it a one-point deficit for the Saxons. Simmet pulled out a 4-3 win over over Dack at 157 pounds to push bastings into a 24-22 lead and then Armstrong made it 27-22 in favor of the Saxons with an 8-6 win over Asta at 165. The heavyweights had gotten the Saxons off to a solid start with Friddle pinning North­ west’s Zach Sussex at 215 pounds to open the match and Diego Coipel outscoring North­ west heavyweight Aidyn Williams 8-6. The Saxons requested a move up to com­ pete in Division 1 for the state tournament this year and they were scheduled to travel to Battle Creek Central last night, Feb. 7, for their MHSAA Division 1 Team District Tour­ nament. They go to Jackson High School for their MHSAA Division 1 Individual District Tournament Saturday. That move means the Saxons won’t face traditional u«u .,unm postseason pubueason foes loes like like Thomapple Kello^, Wayland, Lowell and others in^foe Division 2 state tournament this winter Hast ings IS one of two schools in the state of Michigan opting to move up from the Divi­ sion 2 state tournament into Division 1 this ~ joined hy Waterford-Kettering in thm A J I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-02-15.pdf 665a63b454d3d781b2f1de80337c1ff9 PDF Text Text A I » / Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street 'J •< • • HPL launching a seed library next week CTE, FEA prove valuable to Barry County students See story on page 3 See story on page 4 1 Hastings wrestling earns first D1 district title See story on page 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 s ih'i' ■•HM||.Hlll|t|||..|.l,il|lltlhll|l|||lll||||lll|l||||l| S^BS CAR-RT LOT**C 003 C003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 ANNER GS VOLUME 170. No. 7 Tli^day, February 15, 2024 ~~ ~~ SB- ana* 7 p PRICE $1.50 County board brings together residents, experts for renewable energy workshop Jayson Bussa Editor 4K >« »*• b r’TL] '-•J9 > <1 J 1 I r. .< - 4 .r ii> f sr J J 4 ’•.'A V 1 M 1 » f * A' / f •.K . i r f c ’ f » J ♦ “j. 1 *1 -t”’ The Board u. of commissioners Commissioners’’ committee committee of of the the whole hosted a workshop on solar and .... Barry County i^a.u on Tuesday evening at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. The event^was desiqned to provide e^ensive information about renewable energy projects and how they will be permitted under a new state law that will take effect in November. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) Shelly Lake of Irving Township stands at a microphone, ask­ ing a question to a panel of subject matter experts that served as guests at Tuesday evening’s solar and alternative enerov workshop. Residents share memories of Central Elementary Annex building prior to scheduled demolition i Barry County commissioners assembled a panel of subject matter experts on Tuesday evening to provide both themselves and the general public, with a comprehensive look at renewable energy projects and how the laws associated with permitting them have changed. The evenL which was classified as a work* shop pul on by the county’s committee of the whole, was a response to new legislation signed into law late last year that will strip local government of the full right and discre­ tion to permit large-scale solar and wind projects. Instead, the Michigan Public Ser­ vice Commission (MPSC) would oversee that process. The new law, which will take effect Nov. 29 of this year, has sparked an outcry in many rural communities, including Barry County, whose residents are fearful that their rural landscape will soon become overrun with these large-scale projects as utilities rush to ' See ENERG Y, page 2 ( a I ♦1 •^1 *T iS >*• ♦I • ■ •< * 1 f •I I I Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Each memory, story or personal experience shared about the Central Elementary School’s Annex building is different from each of the others. The building isn’t magical; in fact, it’s quite plain. Despite this, the building’s lon­ gevity and location in the heart of Hastings has undeniably made it a landmark for long­ time residents. around the turn or of tne the 20th . Built/ aiuuiiu me rum 2Uth century, the building has served as an annex building m the truest sense - it provided extra space tor whatever the school district needed As _ Hastings has grown and times have changed over the years, it’s hard to say what the buildmg hasn’t been used for at some point. — , . The , consisting of eight large, high-ceiling classrooms across two floors, was most often used as overflow classroom space. As a growing student population stood by while new new buildinoc buildings were constructed throughout the district at various points in Hastings’ history, students and teachers often found their classrooms temporarily shuffled to the Annex_ Almost every grade level from first to eighth grade has been located in the Annex at some point, as well as gym classes music classes, preschool ’ programs, adult 1?’ 1 »x 1 I I t I /7- P ■ 9 ?? ■ 7 / ♦k c ' •ti b 9 . 1 ’ , / I k ' 1 f II f I J*' .i-Aje.:' * ?• IF V ' w T ( I I 4 . r: I ^^**-*^^ J k • I T: J i*',» S Jl T.. 1 * K' . r I « * a ; K'if I ■. 'if . uJk* h “r J ■ vJ I 7 t I ZB* I .4' .» f-' -f, r r rk > » w ti 711 ■ I < (J1 III 77 I ; b I • I. ?• •i.' r r « * t f . I 4 J > ». \ 4 ■ 5 aiw=^^H .1 >*•» •■p. ::1i 1 > 1 I rl t ■■■■■••• - ' I *^11 I < «v f- *-- . I st 7? « * The Central Elementary Annex, located directly east of the main Central building, is slated for demolition later this year. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) “I mean, the Annex isn’t a beautiful structure, but it’s been there forever. It’s just kind of a historical building that everybody knows.” — Dean McVay, former Hastings student Interim manager returns to helm of Lake Odessa ’ r TT See ANNEX, page 3 Molly Macleod Copy Editor A familiar face is back at the helm of the Village of Lake Odessa. Last week, Lake Odessa Village Council members voted to contract interim village manager services from Gregg Guetschow. The move came after a week of two special meetings for the council. Guetschow was Lake Odessa’s interim manager for a few-month stint last year. He provides interim village management ser­ vices through his company, Gregg Guidance, LLC. Guetschow will be paid $90 an hour for his work, along with $30.13 per diem for transportation. Guetschow officially took over for Village President Karen Banks, who was handling village manager duties, on Monday, Feb. 12. k I I. Before hiring Guetschow, council mem­ bers deadlocked last Monday on a vote to confirm a resolution passed last month that would have compensated Banks for her increased role in completing village manager tasks while the village searches for new lead­ ership. Banks had been taking on these tasks since December when former Village Man3ger Ben Geiger parted ways with the vil­ lage. The original resolution was passed last month with the caveat that it must first be reviewed by legal counsel. Council members voted last month to compensate Banks $50 an hour for her work. Last month’s resolution passed 5-0, with yes votes from Trustees Michael Brighton, o ert Young, Jennifer Hickey, Carrie Johnson and Martha Yoder. Banks abstained from absenr^’ ^’’“stee Terri Cappon was Arter receiving the go-ahead from the vil­ lage’s attorney, a new resolution citing Mich­ igan law was placed on last Monday’s special meeting agenda to be voted on. The new resolution failed to pass in a 2-2 vote, with Trustees Brighton and Yoder in favor and Trustees Johnson and Hickey against. Trustees Young and Cappon were absent. After that vote, Banks said she was no lon­ ger willing to continue as the active village manager. “In light of what happened on Monday night. I’m no longer willing to do village manager tasks,” said Banks last Wednesday. “There are some things that have deadlines that need to get done this week, so I’ll do that See LAKE ODESSA, page 3 Christopher Mickey appears at a court hearing on Tuesday morning via video feed from the Barry County Jail. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Hastings man deemed competent, faces list of charges following arrest in Barry Twp. Jayson Bussa Editor A Hastings man charged with threaten­ ing to commit an act of terrorism has been deemed competent to stand trial. Those were the findings of the Center for Forensic Psychiatry, which examined 40-year-old Christopher Mickey as he faces a list of crimes in connection with a December incident in, and around, Delton. The report that Mickey was competent to stand trial was filed on Tuesday morning in a Barry County courtroom with no objections. However, Mickey’s attorney, Shane McNeill, filed a notice of an insanity defense and requested a criminal responsi­ bility evaluation, which Judge Michael Schipper signed off on. A criminal responsibility evaluation is an examination of a defendant’s mental state and capacities at the time of the alleged offenses. McNeill also filed a motion to amend Mickey's current bond conditions, which had in place a no-contact order with any­ one other than his attorney. McNeill wanted to amend those condi­ tions so that Mickey might be able to meet with a potential power of attorney to sign the necessary documentation. Schipper also granted that motion. Mickey’s mental state has been a focal point of the case as he faces charges of threatening to commit an act of terrorism and several other crimes in connection with a December incident in the Delton area. He is being held on a $100,000 bond in the Barry County Jail. Mickey is charged with false report or threat of terrorism, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, carrying a concealed weapon, third-degree fleeing I 4 See MICKEY, page 2 » f ’{k J' I : S' T' n K ;------------------ I ' 4-- I s ■» k — » * I ■I ■ I * -« •— -K- I s I �4.f r J '4t.. Page 2 — Thursday. Februa^ 15- 2024 — The Hastings Banner X Members of new personnel committee set; Sheriff's presentation still in the works NEWS BRIEFS I r • 9 Jayson Bussa Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Batllc Creek office will conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should visit the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings, between 10:30 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. Moolenaar announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition United States Congressman John Moolenaar is inviting high school students in Michigan’s Second Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The winning student from the Second District, which includes Barry County, will have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year. Additionally, two regional winners will have the opportunity for their art to be displayed in Congressman Moolenaar’s offices in Caledonia and Clare. The deadline for students to enter their artwork is Friday, April 12. All entries should be mailed or personally delivered to Congressman Moolenaar’s Caledonia office at 8980 North Rodgers Court SE, Suite H, Caledonia, Ml 49316, or his Clare office at 431 North McEwan Street, Clare, MI 48617. More information on the rules and how to enter the 2024 Congressional Art Competition can be found online at Moolenaar.house.gov. Participating students who need assistance transporting their art to Congressman Moolenaar’s offices, or who have any questions about the competition, should call his office at 616-528-7100. KCC Foundation seeks nominations for KCC Alumni Awards The Kellogg Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for recipients of the college's KCC Alumni Awards. KCC Alumni Awards recognize former Kellogg Community College students who have made outstanding strides in their professional fields, enriched their communities and sup­ ported KCC. To qualify for a KCC Alumni Award, the nominee must: - Have earned a minimum of 12 credits from Kellogg Community College - Demonstrated outstanding service or enrichment to their community - Have provided support for the college while a student and beyond through financial contribution, partnership, volunteer service or other support Nominations are open through March 31 for consideration in 2024 and can be complet­ ed online via the form linked at kellogg.edu/alumni. “KCC is blessed to have many amazing alumni who are doing great things across the region, all over Michigan and throughout the world;” said Eric Greene, Vice KCC Presi­ dent for Communications and Advancement. “The college wishes to honor them, extol their accomplishments and give them the recognition they deserve.” Alumni may not nominate themselves for an award, but there is no limit on the number of nominations one can submit. Once a nomination has been received, the KCC Foundation will reach out to the nominee to gather additional information. Recipients are announced and recognized annually at the college’s Outstanding Bruin Awards ceremony. The 2024 event will be held on April 25. For more information about the KCC Alumni Awards, contact the KCC Foundation at 269-965-4161 or kccfoundation@kellogg.edu. Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has named the members of a newly formed standing committee designed to take on the personnel and human services needs in the county. After the formation of the Personnel and Human Services Committee earlier this year, the board on Tuesday morning approved appointments to this new standing commit­ tee, which will be central in sourcing, inter­ viewing, vetting and recommending talent to come to work for Barry County. Upcoming retirements of long-time employees - most notably, Administrator Michael Brown prompted the formation of the committee. In a brief Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on Tuesday morning, the board appointed Chairman Dave Jackson, Vice Chair David Hatfield, Commissioner Mike Callton and Commissioner Catherine Getty to the committee. Jackson, Callton and Getty were all part of the now-defunct Grievance Committee, which resolved grievances issued by county employees who couldn't find a resolution at the department level. The new Personnel and Human Services Committee absorbed the Grievance Committee. The committee will devote its focus to all things human services. “1 think this is a really good thing,” Com­ missioner Bob Teunessen said during Tues­ day’s meeting. “We need to get moving in a direction where we can start a search to try to fill the shoes of that man over in the comer (referring to Brown).” The new committee’s meetings will be subject to the Open Meetings Act, making them open to the public and allowing for pub­ lic input. ■Sv* •5 J t .1 •h. f. I I V X t ‘ I I* 1 > . 'iX ■iWj: u Klk '*Tt’ * .' r .i rk r 1 I 7 J ■^r . fr AvLi'-Xf I •f I » b ♦ •p ;iT D Sm CBDISDIB > r RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1 -800-267-7868 wwwStLawrenceCrulseLlnes.com MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Inslallalion IJcense Office (269) 948-2248 //8110376 Mobile (269) 838-'>in & Insured omufd > February Sale • 20% off Fabrics I 1 (excludes sale items) 'i ! *» 4^ 1 • V Barry County Commissioners Catherine Getty (left) and Mike Callton (right) were two of the four individuals named to the new Personnel and Human Services Committee on Tuesday morning. (File photo) who were interested in the years-long voter fraud investigation conducted by Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff Dar Leaf. Leaf was originally slated to present some of his findings at the morning meeting, but it was postponed and a new date and venue has not been set. “Just as a side note, we had initially sched­ uled Sheriff Leaf to do a presentation on his election investigation, but because of the interest in that event, it is being rescheduled,” Jackson said during Tuesday’s meeting. The Sheriff had announced last week already that the presentation was postponed. “We’re looking for a different venue,” Jackson added. Leaf told the Banner that securing a venue was still in the works. 1 I 1 If COMMISSION OK’S VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ZONING MAP Barry County Planning Director and Zon­ ing Administrator Jim McManus appeared in front of the BOC on Tuesday morning to present an updated map, which now includes the Village of Nashville. The village council has already agreed to hand over planning and zoning duties and responsibilities to the county, an arrangement that will begin in March of this year. After they were subject to a public hear­ ing held by the Barry County Planning Commission, the maps featuring zoning districts for the village in both Maple Grove and Castleton Townships have been final­ ized and received a thumbs up from the county board. r I r 4 »: oi*- ' * i r«iii < Cm 8'-*^ 4 Vo k’ M >» %* .tf 4 A • 4^ f s»- I • jie , 4 «a J is?’ n t;> iT<5-- ^- e. links' I A-- ' ENERGY, continued from page 1 < e£ yifi^ meet ambitious green energy goals set forth by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her adminis­ tration. 1 While many residents already had a * *» high-level knowledge of this new law, Tues­ day was reserved to dig into the matter along ■5* with touching on other topics, such as dual uses for solar farms and a growing movement that aims to bring this matter to the ballot for the upcoming election.' County commissioners were joined by Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus, attorney Bradley Fowler, MSU Extension educator M. Charles Gould "’O? '■’ and Kevon Martis, who represents a coalition called Citizens for Local Choice. McManus provided the basics on how ordinances are crafted and what they do. He also highlighted how the new state law has hamstrung both his department and planning and zoning bodies in townships across the county by stripping them of much discretion in creating ordinances for large-scale wind, solar and other renewable energy projects. Barry County currently does not have an ordinance in place for large or small-scale solar farms. They had one drafted but it has been tabled because of the changing law. M. Charles Gould (center), a bioenergy educator with MSU Extension fields a ques­ That led to Fowler, an attorney with Mika tion from the crowd during Tuesday’s solar and alternative energy workshop. Meyers PLC that represents the county, who walked through the new law, showing how Gould of the MSU Extension offered a Finally, Martis of Citizens for Local local units of government can still create an presentation on dual uses for solar energy Choice, who proved to be a favorite ordinance for such projects, but it must be farms and how farmers can marry together amongst the crowd, spoke about his coali­ compatible with the state’s existing criteria solar energy production and agriculture. This tion s movement to get this issue on the for approval. Local governments also have an included growing crops, planting pollinators ballot for the upcoming election so that avenue to challenge projects that are approved and using the space for animal grazing while voters could decide. Martis is a commis ­ by the state. solar panels are in place. sioner in agriculture-heavy Lenawee Coun­ A central theme that arose from Fowler’s Gould pointed to a type of solar panel that ty and also sers'ed as Deerfield Township talk is how the state, through the provisions of can be adjusted vertically when needed, giv­ Zoning Administrator. the new law, has disincentivized local govern­ ing ample room for both farmers and animals Martis, who announced that the Michigan ments from creating ordinances of their own. to maneuver. Farm Bureau had joined the coalition earlier When a utility company seeks a permit “What I’m suggesting here is that we can that day, is looking to get 550,000 valid sig­ through MPSC, the state will require it to pay do this,” Gould said. “If there is a solar proj­ natures to get the issue on the ballot. The grant money to each affected unit of govern­ ect and we want to put ag on it, it can be done. group has set a May 29 deadline for those ment up to $75,000, which can be used to We need a willing farmer, we need zoning signatures. challenge or otherwise participate in the proordinances that assist us and help us under­ Martis stressed several times that this coacess. stand where and how that can happen. We lition is not necessarily for or against renew­ When utilities go through the state, they certainly have the markets here.” able energy, rather, the power to permit these also must pay $2,000 per megawatt of capac­ Gould also dispelled some of the most projects should reside with the local munici­ ity to each affected local unit of government, commonly cited grievances with solar farms, palities in which the projects are installed. which can be used for anything from police including glare, the presence of PFAS, panel This is very much a bipartisan issue,” and fire to infrastructure. breakage and the lack of sun. Martis said. When a local government maintains a County Chairman Dave Jackson and the “We are committed to only one cause - our compatible ordinance and manages the per­ crowd pushed back on whether Michigan, group is committed to the restoration of local mitting process themselves, they don’t get which is notoriously cloudy and gray during regulation of wind, solar and energy storage any of that money. the winter and parts of other seasons, is even projects.” he added. “That’s our only pur­ The rub, however, is that a local govern­ a viable option for energy producers. pose.” ment cannot adopt a more restrictive ordi­ Gould contended that Michigan does meet The event concluded with a Q&A from the nance than the state, so despite having its the threshold for sun on average and has crowd, many of whom used the time to voice own ordinance, local governments are still proven to be a viable solar energy producer their concern and outright opposition to fairly powerless. already. renewable energy projects. ■■ sws* ti. fjUltiiliiiii^^i^^ ■ > - 1 . .1 ■ I I ■ I 3 V r- Tuesday’s BOC meeting was originally a must-attend for many Barry County residents 9 Jt .-J .. M-- s ■it, PLANS FOR SHERIFF’S PRESENTA­ TION STILL IN THE WORKS I Gun Lake Casino (GLC) last week announced an investment of $10 million to enhance ib food and beverage, entertainment and gaming amenities. This will entail the construc­ tion of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a new high-limit table games room and a new restaurant. Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar, offering authentic noodles and Asian cuisine. ‘‘We are excited to announce exciting renovations coming soon here at Gun Lake Casi­ no,” said Sal Semola, CEO. “Continuing our commitment to enhancing the guest experience through innovation and excellence, this $10 million investment by the Gun Lake Tribe will bring a new noodle restaurant, a new center bar, and a new high-limit table games room.” Preparation for construction of these renovations will begin immediately. Guests will notice the temporary relocation of some table games, slots and the existing Grab & Go venue. The new amenities are scheduled to open by year’s end. GLC partnered with Pio­ neer Construction, JIVE Architecture, and HBG on this project. Updates can be tracked at gunlakecasino.com. A major expansion project is simultaneously under construction at GLC, which is known as Phase 5. It will bring a 252-room hotel, multiple indoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, new dining options and more. The $300 million expansion is scheduled to open in 2025. -- 4 .0 5 .T I 1 M p / Gun Lake Casino announces $10 million interior renovation project 4 • >1 MUkiMCaidstKE ! iot^skjoilasKi^l) J ViW. I • R s=®j«r'' L \ tf. 4;iiv- •> * T ^laaiabeofidsfi j I 1 i k I I 11 ®®n-si?Tsa3' I *• ; ^‘SiiteuEK 1 •> t * I I J J 1 LI I I I 4 * I I / i 1^t JQrr-a* 9 84 Vr 'Aa.' >1 ^'5»ex' *w <53 lx ’it ’ « c •* 9 I *1 4 >•, ’ r ■s. '•ts t J ' 4 I\ ** 4 ’Je 4 >sa k 1 r Mb i! -sA, I. 1 I * K MICKEY, continued from page 1 1 1 Ends 2-29-24 and eluding a police officer and reckless driv- • Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station f. ,1 QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; “ Saturday 9 am-3 pm Mri report or threat of terrorism charge carries a possible sentence of 20 years in prison. According to court records, Barry Town­ ship Police received contact from two mem­ bers of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post All in Delton, starting on Dec. 8 expressing concern regarding “behavior, actions and comments” involving Mickey. One of the two individuals who contacted vcm?^ alleged ‘‘specific threats” against a VFW bartender, the town of Delton and chil- dren at Delton Elementary School, court records show. The witness also alleged Mickey threat­ ened him “and at least two other local citizens and had access, control and/or familiar­ ity with weapons, according to court records. The police report further went on to state that Mickey had “allegedly hostile contact with another vehicle and passenger” on the road on Dec. 11,2023, and refused to comply with attempts to stop his vehicle by Prairiev­ ille Township Police Chief Mike Reizin and Barry Township Police Detective Karen Lar- son en route to the Delton VFW, where he was eventually arrested. Mickey told police he had a knife with a blade that was 3-and-a-half inches long, A nitrous oxide canister was found by police on the floor of the driver’s side of his Toyota Sequoia. Military gear and dark winter gloves were inside the vehicle, as well as a rifle case in the rear floorboard back seat, which “was confirmed to contain a.22 rifle,” court records show. Mickey has no known prior criminal his­ tory. t .Si*- -v*t X > \ ><1 , '^***r I . s. xA ’ A s S s'*.',’* A * I S > #1 \ ''Si t <1 V’7 A IJb.. �!•>(* s s k? Hastings Public Library to create and maintain seed library starting next week I. 5^^ i I •* Staff Writer Hastings library-goers will be able to start or expand their gardens at no cost starting next week. The Hastings Public Library is set to open a seed library on Feb. 19. There, patrons will be able to pick and choose up to 15 packets of seeds to plant at home, all for free. Costs for maintaining the inventory will be taken on entirely by the library, sup­ ported by donations. In addition, the library will be vetting seeds to ensure they’re of good quality. “It’s going to be entirely free. We will be accepting donations,” said Librarian Emma Seif. “They will need to be purchased from a store or from a gardener who comes in and sets up a partnership so that we can confirm that all of the seeds are from healthy plants and that they’re going to germinate well, so people can get good plants for their gar­ dens.” The seed library’s initial stock largely came from a Pierce Cedar Creek Institute donation. Seif said PCCI was naturally a great fit for the initiative. “We reached out to them because they do a lot of work with native plants, and we specifically wanted to make sure that we’re getting plants that are friendly to the ecosys­ tem,” Seif said. “That’s going to be a goal of ours as we go, to make sure that we’ve got a good amount of native plants mixed in or plants that are healthy for the local ecosys­ tem. (We want to) help people who want to put together a pollinator garden or just make SLire that they’re lessening their impacts on Ae environment and slowing the spread of invasive species. Seif and fellow librarian Sharon Elzinga have been working to get the seed library in action at HPL since October last year. The two attended a seed library workshop hosted by the Lakeland Library Cooperative and discovered seed libraries are becoming increasingly popular throughout West Michigan and locally. Henika District Library in Wayland has had a lot of success with their seed library initiative. Seif said. “It’s been a huge hit with their communi­ ty. It’s been a good way for homeschooling families to do science experiments, for fam- r- IJ HC r r.’o t b? .*1 Ur J* > ^aside an mr 5 leoe ? turn in my hours for February to you a marked difference from the $38 that we week. Gregg Guetschow next vjicgg uuetschow is going to were paying Ben (Geiger), and then we were come back; he’ll start on Monday. paying (former Village Manager) Patrick Trustee Johnson opened discussion on that (Reagan) less than that. And I know that you Monday meeting, saying she were going off of the $90 (an was experiencing second hour that Gregg Guetschow thoughts since the vote to comcharges) ... I will say that pensate Banks $50 an hour. 1^ there are people that were not Hickey echoed her concerns, happy when they read the arti­ The two council members cle in the paper about the $50.” argued that a lower wage, clos­ Johnson said that she would er to that of the last village feel more comfortable with manager, would feel more Banks being compensated appropriate. closer to Geiger’s wages. “Well since the last meeting. “(Banks is) not jumping up I’m having a hard time with and down having to do this, the $50 (an hour). I’m just but she’s having to do it wondering if we could make it regardless.” said Brighton. "I comparable to what the last think of the alternative, the manager was making. Thal Gregg Guetschow only alternative I’ve come up feels better for me,” she said. with, is getting Gregg (GuetJohnson and Hickey said they both received schow) in here and paying $90 an hour to do dozens of calls from village residents after the same thing. And actually, he was working last month’s vote, with many expressing their more hours. She’s trying to just do the bare ire al the council’s decision. minimum to give us some time. So I don’t . Brighton and Yoder said they have an alternative.” didn’t hear any opposition when ulking to Council members eventually voted to residents. agree to a contract with Gregg Guidance, , This is the first time in all the years that LLC. The contract states that Guetschow will I’ve been on the board that I’ve actually fieldwork a minimum of eight hours per week and ed multiple calls,” said Johnson, “I don’t a maximum of 24 hours per week without know why $50 is a scary number, but it is. It’s written permission from the village president. Hunter McLaren Li * h LAKE ODESSA, continued from page 1 ______ 1 t c- The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 2024 — Pago 3 5K; 4 > ^8 r < ) ■ i V t ) ... f X ^*7:1 I .4* I. • I *« : ‘ 3 a I a > ' . ■; fili i 1 1 r I r U, I « r. L t 3 I » W'w 7 I :• b.T. 4 fl / I I I I t? ?! * T 3 • * PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS r— ex; J The Hastings Public Library is set to offer plant seeds to patrons next week throunh a seed library initiative. (File photo) dies to supplement their food budget, or for people to try out planting flowers or herbs that they might not have thought to try before to get a little more variety in their yards, in their lives and on their tables,” Seif said. Michigan is leading the way, with Cali­ fornia being the only state with more seed libraries. It's been a huge movement that I think doesn’t get talked about a whole lot,” she said. “Once you start looking into it, there’s a lot there.” The seed library at HPL will tie into many of the library’s existing programs as well as open doors to new ones. Information about PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: DAnnw residents and property owners of the township of PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: the program will be available at HPL’s Fam­ ily Science Night program on Feb. 21, as well as a library planting program hosted on Feb. 24. HPL will also be able to participate in One Seed, One State through the Michi­ gan Seed Library Network, which provides a native plant to every seed library in the state. This year’s plant is Mammoth Lone Island Dill. After the seed library launches on Mon­ day, Feb. 19, interested patrons can access it by inquiring at the HPL information desk. Library staff will have more information available as well, including lists of local seed swaps for those looking to get more seeds. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on March 6, 2024, comPrairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. P*"NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's considerahon by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thomp­ son (mthompson@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. 4 I ( I 0 7'' 4 I f JT’ 1 ►• ■f nioritt x; 1 e ■i ! > I iHflb ■ RMLhf sacats ECKT3T 5V ft^MSUExlens^-^^^ ..WB"**’'" .. „ . 16-d, Wn " to of k «' « 4.* -- da®? caJd Wl' F’ •T £» ;iie! Wr ¥ - {JBS. A request from property owners Todd and Deana Phillips, 10837 Shelp Lake Dr, Delton, Ml 49046 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition that fails to meet the setbacks, pursuant to section 4.24 "Waterfront Lots" and 4.41 "Schedule of Lot, Yard, and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 10837 Shelp Lake Dr, Delton, MI 49046. Parcel #08-12-460-020-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. ANNEX, continued from page 1 * uudif' to jam ■>' IP ( I i 1 I k (xk” ill’ I z J r education programs, special education class­ rooms and likely many more. Jane Arnold, who some students may know Ms. Whitmore, taught fifth-grade students in the Annex in the ‘60s, in the years leading up to the construction of the high school at 520 W. South St. in 1970. Central classrooms became crowded in the years leading up to 1970, as elementary students attended classes on the first floor of the building and junior high students - sixth, seventh and eighth graders - attended classes on the second floor. High schoolers went to the “old” high school building, where Hastings Middle School stands today at 232 W. Grand St. Before teaching in the Annex, Arnold was a student there. After graduating from Hast­ ings High School in the ‘50s, she attended a «( county normal” class offered in the Annex building. “If you went to county ’normal for one year, you learned how to teach all the classes for any grade in a (one-room) country I or any graae in a (one-room) country school, so that s what I did,” she said. “I attended that and learned everything, sup­ posedly, in one year.” Arnold taught for two years at a rural school before earning her teaching degree and teaching for more than 30 years in Hastings. Remembering back to those first years, Arnold can’t help but think about how differ­ ent things were then. Although she remem­ bers taking county normal classes with other 17- and 18-year-olds, she said there were plenty of older people enrolled, too. The class was open to anyone in the county who want­ ed to teach. “I look back on that now, and 1 think when I taught my first year I was nothing but just a big kid,” she said. “But 1 surely had a good time, because I loved it. But I look back* now and I’m sure I was not the best teacher. I think I did become a very good teacher, but not for the first year or two,” she laughed. Shirley Keeler, who some students may know as Ms. Johnson, taught fourth-grade classes in the Annex for two years in the ‘70s. She taught for 38 years at Central Elementary starting in 1972. She has a certain fondness for the Annex building and all its peculiarities - including one in particular. Years ago, the building had an “evacuation slide” attached to a second-floor window. While intended to be used as a fire escape, Keeler and other kids who grew up in the neighborhood would climb and slide down it after school hours. “It was obviously off-limits during school time, but growing up as kids, many of us would go over there and play in that,” Keeler said. “You could climb up and then just slide down. You know all those yellow tube slides that they have now for kids? Multiply that by about 100 and that’s what that was like.” Dean McVay, one of Keeler’s third-grade students in the ‘70s, remembered playing in the slide, too. Although many recall playing on the evacuation slide, there was another fire escape McVay remembers playing on, too. “There was also a fire escape on the east side, just right around the corner from that 1 • ’ 'V I rt Wb. • « i T 1 4 > i f All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. J t I t ! 1 'P ‘ t F f- I I ■-7^^t I T -J ir- I r- I 3 B c J a , '•.K ir'«» S' « • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 J I I ) * * J i r 5: Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 1 ~ '' « t Such other business as maj properly come before the Zoning t;" f f 2. I t { .J '., 1 212377 I 4 » City of Hastings w ir* 1 The east side of the Annex building, pictured here, once featured a traditional Stairstyle fire escape alongside an infamous “evacuation slide.” tube. That was a staircase and we used to go up there. I don’t know why because I could have fallen and broken my leg,” McVay said. “But we used to climb up there, and people would take chalk and write their names on the brick.” He remembers writing on the brick too, putting his name next to the name of a girl in his neighborhood. He grew up just east of the Annex on the comer of West Grand Street and South Church Street, where his mother Bee Dunham still lives today. She attended classes in the Annex in the ‘40s. Now living in California, McVay was sad to hear about the planned demolition of the Annex building. Mom went to school there, I went to school there, my older sister went to school there,’ he said. “It’s just been kind of a fixture. I can’t believe they’re tearing it down. The building is old, and ill-suited for modern use. The more-than-a-ccntury-old design was not built to modern accessibility and design standards, and the Annex hasn’t seen much use outside of storage since the ‘90s. Hastings Superintendent Matt Goebel said the district has been discussing demolition of the building for at least a decade. Now is the right lime, as the district prepares to install new play equipment at each elementary as part of a bond proposal passed by voters last year. Utilizing the district’s sinking fund, the demolition of the Annex will coincide with the installation of the equipment this summer. It will also make way for more sinking fund projects in the future, including a bus loop and parking for faculty. Currently, teachers and bus drivers ■park ‘ on the streets surrounding Central Ele . ­ mentary. “It’s a very, very old building. It’s primarily used for storage right now,” Goebel said, “One of the problems is a lack of parking for our teachers. There is a lack of green space for our kids to play. We felt like it was a per­ fect time to demo the building and provide 212360 4 •• that green space and that playground equip­ ment in that area.” Announced last year, news of the build­ ing’s demolition has brought mixed reactions from both current and former residents, with many reminiscing about their time in the building in the local Hastings History Face­ book group. Tor McVay, the Annex is just as much a part of his childhood as the town of Hastings itself. He remembers waking up across the street at 8:25 a.m. and making it to class before the bell rang at 8:30 a.m. ib I mean, the Annex isn’t a beautiful structure, but it’s been there forever,” McVay said. “It’s just kind of a historical building that everybody knows.” Although it’s where she started her 33-year career as a teacher, Arnold said it’s hard to be sentimental about a building with such a functional design. ib Il was just a plain old, eight-room building with the typical bathrooms, and that was all it was. There was no elevator. No, you had to climb the stairs,” Arnold said. “It was just a regular building. I have no idea when it was built or how old it was, but it needs to be torn down because that is useful space it’s sitting on. Clearing the Annex trom the site will allow the district to adapt to its growing needs once again, the same way the construction of Hast­ ings Middle School and the current Hastings High School building once did. It will make way for new memories, too; today’s kids may not have a two-story slide, but they will have an entirely new space where they can go to just be kids. “That elementary school doesn’t have as much green space as other schools in the dis­ trict,” Goebel said. “We have to be able to provide this green space to play, and for recess. But because it s centrally located in the city, lots of kids use it as a centralized playground. It’s important not only for the school but for the community as a whole.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR VACANT LAND SOUT HANOVER STREET The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review from Rusty Bible for a contrac­ tor yard for construction equipment with easement from 1633 S. Hanover. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday March 4, 2024 in the Council Chambers, sec ond floor of City Hall, 201 East Slate Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Please check the City of Hastings website at www.hastingsmi.gov or contact City Hall at 269-945-2468 for details. 4 I I /' (11 t.’- * A h lUi I * • T 3 I* I I 1 I I s 1 R L I I I I '1 r i 1 4« I I « J I * • ** B > F I I •l All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of the plans and additional background materials are available for public inspec­ tion from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director at 269-945-2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Clerk of the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at cbever@ hastingsmi.gov. Christopher R. Beve City Clerl.1 I • < I r I -I �V I J: * k ♦->x 4 I t 1 ■i\’ pgQg 4__ Thursday, February 15, 2024 — The Hastings Banner i Did you see In^M^Opimon ft- <• - I'* a r ft V Chilling out at Gun Lake I *^'-*4* .z I . * BIW ••-(YANKEE SPRINGS!I I*" 1 i 1 ' 4 RECREATION AREA 4 ‘"Wk. '■I- GUN LAKE UNIT / > A, >. ■* < X * I' ^9 4 f I .• ■ . ’ • 1 . V if ■< T* K f • ✓ * ^>1 5.^. » 4 . ft k*/ A - J remember? . 1 t ■T I a 1 i. t i W.t* vea >iKi I Setting up camp T* I 0 » ♦ J ■ •5/ MMT •?r I u' 1 I K' t •A 1 Vk •< F ® I - • -.k- f • * ar kS »r r’* *^:i ftij 1 % IWv' c V< 5^^' - ■ . J. i ♦’ * » S' :^i »•> s '-'i *1 J r‘V '•-lift • A • . % ••ft * h A": 4ft w x-'^rv f .r «■ ' ♦ * \ • r->.< * ’’Zac s« p?. s -'ft' "41’ ya* > *« ’t I .’’‘afts A X iT t f Ph*,.*-,•‘*5’ r * I 1 r s /X ’*K 4 f v* << >• ! * f \1 1 c ft * A to Have you met? 1 I J . .X — tn 1 - -s J -Jjihf. isniyno <■ •It '»“/* ’'iq?! 0 ( I Eldon Dodd started bird watching when he was just a kid, watching birds land at his mom’s feeder in Pokagen. “We would all sit there and watch them, and she taught us the names of them and so on,” he said. “I probably really started to be a little more observant of them, I would say, maybe when I was 20 years old or so.” Bird watching is just one of many ways Dodd has found a way to enjoy spending time outside. He’s always been an out­ doorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, trap­ ping, hiking, canoeing and other activities, even golf. He served in the Army after high school. An outdoorsman even then, Dodd was excited when his initial orders called for him to be stationed in Alaska. “Man, my ears perked right up. ‘Oh man, this is going to be great!’ I had my fly rod packed and the whole deal,” he said. “Then when the real orders came down, it was for Germany. My heart just went, ‘Oh, man Germany? It’s gray, and it’s bombed out, and It’s rubble.’ No, it was not that way at d I 7 K . was quite a beautiful country.” spent time stationed m Munich, and later at another post further south. He recalls being able to look out his barracks windows and see the Alps behind rolling foothills and green pastures. Although he was relieved his fears of a desolate urban later regret not being able to make more time for his outdoor hobbies abroad. “I had other things to worry about then. I’m sure - being a young guy in the army and trying to follow orders, and do what you re supposed to do, and be where you’re supposed to be,” he said. “But even in my free time, I don’t remember looking at the birds in Germany. Now if I could turn back the clock, it would be a whole different matter.” After returning home, Dodd went back to school to earn his teaching degree. He land­ ed his first job in Hastings, where he taught seventh-grade science starting in 1972 up to his retirement in 2001. He’s remained in Barry County ever since. Over the years, he’s found himself becoming more and more involved in bird^l-es m conege Md started keeping lists of all the birds he ™i" 1990. He’s found his love for the hobby has only continued to grow over the years, with the advent of the zt n ’ ® ^be Internet and cell phones making it even easier to enjoy. Websites like eBird.org made it easier than ever to connect with other birders and cross rare specimens off the list. “Oh, that was a game changer. Before that It was just word w — of w. mouth. iiivuui. If 11 anybody oiiyooay saw saw aa rare bird somewhere, you’d get excited, get out your telephone and call somebody to say. Hey, I saw this, Dodd said. “But with the t watching, like many of hjs other hobbies, is closely tied to Dodd’s respect and admira­ tion of the natural world. If some strange twist of fate had made it so Dodd wasn’t interested in birdwatching, he would likely have ended up appreciating something else just as much. “There are people that look for dragon­ flies like we look for birds. They keep life lists of dragonflies and have the field guides for them and the whole deal,” Dodd said. “That’s one step beyond birding. Appar­ ently birding got too easy for them,” he laughed. “If I had another whole lifetime to live, I’d probably do that.” For his years of teaching Hastings youth about the world around them and how to appreciate it, Eldon Dodd is this week’s Bright Light. What do you like to read: For a while I was into the spy novels, and the action thrillers and those kinds of things. Westerns - I don’t know how many times I’ve read all of the Louis L’amouf series. Once you get started on those, they’re a fun read. Favorite season and why: Boy, that’s a tough one because every season is some­ thing good. But. I think it’s the fall. It’s so beautiful. I mean, what’s better than a crisp fall day? The temperatures are 55 degrees, it s blue sky and the leaves are turning. Birds are migrating south. It’s just a great time. Walk through the woods and hear the leaves crunch underneath your feet. It’s very fine. Very fine. Favorite vacation destination: The ravorite Galapagos Islands. The birds, the killer whales and the giant tortoises that live there on those islands, that was quite an experience. That was kind of an extension of a birding trip we took to Ecuador. Advke I’d give to an aspiring birder: Bird with somebody that knows more than you do, and I would say you don’t really need a lot of fancy stuff. You don’t have to wear certain just wear *-**«<*! clothes vluuicb to 10 go birding, Diraingjusi what you got. If you’ve got some optics that you can borrow from somebody, you pretty much need that. Then I would say pay attention to the sound, because a lot of imes we identify them by sound. Even w en you can’t see the bird, you can hear it well enough to know what it is. That takes some work, but it seems to me that people that are musical find that easier. They have a better ear for it. Each ^veek, the Banner profiles a person ^ho makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sona ity, for the stories he or she has to tell, 9 X ML . * 5 4* < :4 Celebrating ‘creative’ education 2^ * : SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17 th ..J f I *s. t > I .■- Gun Lake residents and businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Gun Lake Winterlest. The all day event features family-friendly activities, from a vendor market, corn hole tournament, magic show and petting zoo to the polar dip, which is not for the faint of heart. With some snow forecasted for the local area in the coming days, it might even look a bit more like winter, too. Visit gunlakewinterfest.com for a full list of events and times. Nearly 1,000 bicycle enthusiasts made Hastings one of the many stops on the annual PALM IV bike tour. Pictured is the scene behind Hastings High School on Monday night as the 950 bicyclers set up camp. Other stops on the tour included Holland, Allegan and Dexter. f .f «=- f GUN LAKE WINTIRJIST I Sanner June 21, 1985 fcr- n A ** r I 4 ■ 4 "•* I - Do you 4 J i ft I V. Eldon Dodd advent of eBird and the cell phone , all that information became so available.” There is one thing that the information bird watching: it’s more fun to do it with your friends. Dodd is an active member of the Barry County Bird Club, through which he’s maintained many connections with his fellow avian enthusiasts. “Birding is a lot more fun if you can do it with somebody,” he said. “It’s fun to do by yourself, too, and a lot of people do. But ’having ' somebody with you, maybe to bounce an idea off of - ‘Wait, look at that one. What do you think that could be?’ you know, putting your heads together and fimirina it nut ThoM u 7 " figuring It out. That s a benefit to birding with somebody. The community and collaboration involved in birdwatching are just some of the intangible qualities that make it great, Dodd said. Although he has a hard time articulating exactly why birdwatching has been able to capture so much of his attenlion throughout his life, there are a few simple things he can point to. I think it s because birds are just so neat to look at. Il’s one thing to drive down the road and see the bird fly across in front of you. But when you get to where you can look through a pair of binoculars and ,he detair^e; see the markings and get chance to look at its behavior, then you start to get fascinated by birds,” he said. “Otherwise, they’re just there. In my experience, you don’t appreciate things until you know what they are. You could do the same thing with wildflowers, and trees, and whatever. If you don’t know what they are, how would you even know if they were gone? To me, it s kind of important.” While some hunt for rare trees, wildflow­ reason? Send information ers, bugs or mushrooms, Dodd chooses to spend his time looking at birds simply M.43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058: because he likes to look at them. Birdor ■ >^ews@,-adgraph ics. com >1 On a sunny, early spring morning some years ago at the Gilmore Car Museum, I recall encountering Hastings teacher Ed Domke and 25 to 30 students from his Career and Technical Education class, all armed with rakes, spades and brooms coaxing life from the grasses and emerg­ ing plant bulbs following a cold, long winter. Ever the old-school, playful skeptic, I needled Domke that his cheerful group was likely more excited about being free from a classroom on a gorgeous day than studying for some future job. After all, not every one of his students that day could be destined for turf management , degrees at Michigan State University or superintendent positions at noted region­ al gardens and sculpture parks around the country. I’ll forever remember Domke’s response and hold it today as my own meaning for what education in America should be. Though I can’t remember Domke’s exact words, they went something like, “No, maybe they won’t work in land­ scaping or agriculture but, even if they choose something completely different, they may always have a love for nature in their own yard or even in the plant they grow that sits in the windowsill.” That’s why I’m happy that, rounding the comer from our big-time holiday season, we’re now celebrating National Career and Technical Education Month and, beginning Saturday, National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. Both programs are finding some solidi­ ty in our public education curriculums. In Barry County, their value in prepar­ ing youth - and adults - for a wide range of high-demand, high-skilled jobs with an awareness of their contri­ bution to community life is being con­ firmed every day. First organized by four Virginia high school agriculture teachers in 1925 as the Future Farmers of Virginia, the National FFA Organization has grown to a record zn 850,823 students,, belonging To 8i995, chapters in all 50 states. All high schools in the Banner circulation area have FFA chapters. Because its focus has expanded beyond just students interested in future production farming occupations to students who also want to be teachers, doctors, scien­ tists, business owners and entrepreneurs, the Future Farmers of America is now known as the National FFA Organization. Nowhere is the logic in that name tran­ sition more apparent than with the Hast­ ings FFA chapter and its neighbor in Delton. Additional Hastings High School stu­ dents are learning outside of the class­ room, too. Hastings engineering and design students have be^ making their way to Bliss Clearing Niagara every week. There, they’ve been putting on a class teaching BCN employees how to read blueprints. It’s an experience that allows them to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world application, all while teaching them the soft skills they’ll need to be part of an effective team. This month, newborn lambs are expected at the high school animal bam. Previously, Hastings agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor Andria Mayack had to trailer horses, hogs, and sheep to the high school parking lot in order for students to interact and learn with the animals. For a city-bom and raised kid like me, these are remarkable educational oppor­ tunities. My agricultural education came the hard way: One college summer years ago, the country kids with whom I was helping load hay coming off the baler strategically arranged for me to pick up a bale with a snake stuck in the binding twine and still writhing on the side I couldn’t see. Two summers ago, my wife convinced me for the first time to feed an apple to a horse. I still occasionally count my fin­ gers after feeling like three of them went halfway down the horse’s throat. But that’s why I love the country. I’ve done it. I’ve lived in it, I know its beau­ ty. It’s the same reason that little boys and girls who play baseball or soccer, basketball or hockey become lifelong fans of those sports as adults. They can. still feel it. That’s why we need programs like CTE and FFA and teachers like Domke and Mayack. Also business people like Tom Watson who was recently awarded the ROTH Award for outstanding busi­ ness leadership by the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. Watson has devoted a big part of his TNR Machine, Inc. business to mentoring students in skilled trade occu­ pations. These programs and people are reviv­ ing the art of creativity in education, of the beauty that comes from working with the hands. Joe Meppelink graduated from Hastings High School more than 15 years ago. His story of studying to be an architect and then founding a design engineering firm in Houston was told in the Hast­ ings Reminder and once hung as a lami­ nated display in the high school hallway. While completing the high school’s col­ lege prep curriculum, Meppelink was always intrigued by the interesting sounds and excitement coming from the hallway leading to what he knew as the “shop classes.” After wandering down that hallway one day in curiosity, Meppelink found the source of that joy and even signed up to take a drafting class. Today, as a principal owner of Metalab, an interface design firm in Houston, Meppelink credits that early exposu^erou^sid«;tbeJ^‘normal” study track for his professional success and for his many leisure time interests. Meppelink’s experience defines how the vision of our minds can be expressed by the work of our hands. That work is what helps us appreciate the visions and work of others. Just like Domke pointed out to me at the Gilmore Car Museum, learning landscape art opens up the beau­ ty of fairways, garden walkways and blooming flowers. Exposure to construc­ tion trade work helps us marvel at build­ ing classics like St. Rose of Lima Church or the Barry County Courthouse. CTE and FEA programs must not be allowed to become fading education buzzwords like Chicago Math, whole,. language learning, STEM, professional learning communities or project-based learning. 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In his seminal 2007 biography of Alfred Einstein, author Walter Isaacson maintains that, “A society’s competitive advantage will come not from how well its schools teach the multiplication and ' periodic tables, but from how well they stimulate imagination and creativity.” Einstein, perhaps the most genius mind of our times, even said that, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Congratulations to our CTE and FFA programs in Barry County and through­ out our country. We celebrate with you the revival of creativity in education that comes with imagination, Doug VanderLaan Guest Columnist ! 3 Pnnen eceijjy I ri< 4k <s ■* I lb «>l >1h k> • s . t J K, . K. ! * i > Sf K ’ " 'S % Banner TheDevoted Hastings to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... s »* •> J ^7 X’’ Hastings Banner, Inc A Division of J-Ad Graohics Inc 1351 N. 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S- - ■k 5 * M»-W I I •1 I• r-. •» h 1 \ - A. *... v ft I I f Sv. s Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Barry County t- « a 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A ••• *r .. * 4R 25- 1 I ‘Mr ^9^ ***...4 “re •■‘S' * 1 •’I '•'•* ii i • *>r 't I Ml J ... at Hastings, Ml 49058 I w •i *• fift u e. % ft. ■fe.. �4 Hastings to share in $16.3 miilion of dividends from Michigan Municipal League insurance funds The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 2024 — Page 5 * Hunter McLaren Writer The City of Hastings will be iiaTo. m will be sharing in $16.3 million of dividends from its insurance funds this year. T^e dividends come from the Michigan Municipal League of which Hastings is a member, with $14 million ...... coming from the Liability & Property Pool and about $2 3 million from the Workers’ Compensation Fund. The funds will be split among more than 1,300 Michigan cities and municipalities Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava currently serves as a trustee on the MML Workers’ ' i J ' • -w-s ss? 3' it V ‘*Sr’’I i U E3 ?! «8ct u ITT BPI ?.*’»** 5 % & :tV ; -•'CHS AHaciax^ er' t * * <C IMS' AT /’i.i Mijpcbk ’s expeaa tei 'JQa®gR2dm?as- iiiMofoiirniiDikcsikmd :saBa90WBS8Bix kE^rafcofotfla^lteiaiB m: ' is: . amatoSBCDttya: iSi VB. 2 K ^saie^ 4 iwi ii Ss fiaii a® ad fork a,'® la .floaccc' iiiklfS[&a;gKisib;^i&iEi&d XicfissKi lotc^oibsiJusiDodttciSBi 3c rin fee:: ’ Iff «B k a ibe Gitoxt C« ta wBBESiaElte daEglaadscapeanwto ^4^ X X I1 iMUIt .£ a M sli writ hc^ « nanti M h# adsscStStIteotoW I< ‘J» sr s JtST- niiilFf.Ajift**®®’®* --3r t St! Ouap w * jjjiiDE, SIIH proijss® yyr gcs 2^ ® r :ei2K«a t In addition to moving past the hardest chailenges of the pandemic, an increased focus on worker safety and accident prevention in Hastings and across the state has helped lower the amount of claims. 1 think that helps, when your employees are aware of dangers like that, they act accordingly, and they know what to c.. expect. We don’t take any shortcuts, we adhere tolln the rules and regulations all the years I spent there (at the Hastings Department of Public Se^ices),” Tossava said. “All this stuff con­ tributes to $16.3 million in dividends because there are no claims. At the city, we’re going above and beyond to make sure we’re safe and I think everybody that belongs to the Municipal League does the same thing.” Separation reparation of truth and knowledge: An account of the Democrat Party Recently the Barry County Republican Party submitted an article about the vision of the Republican Party going into 2024 to our local newspaper. The main “calling” of the article was to return to God’s ultimate truth so that we can build our community on the rock, and not the sand. This of course offends those who hate the truth, so naturally, the treasurer of the Democratic Party wrote a letter to the editor claiming we had no tangible vision. Instead of entertaining the opinions of those who support murdering babies and mutilating children, I’ll take this opportunity to give a quick history of some of the Democrat’s tangible accomplishments throughout the years. We can trace the Democrat Party back to the eyiy annals of our country where they proudly fought the newly-formed Republican Party (under Abraham Lincoln) for their right to own slaves. Of course, they used the phrase “states’ rights” to disguise their true intentions of enslaving our fellow man. Although the Republicans in office eventual­ ly won the Civil War, the Democrats wouldn’t stop so easily. Six days after the Confederate army surrendered, John Wilkes Booth, a Democrat, assassinated President Lincoln. Lincoln’s vice president, a Democrat named Andrew Johnson, assumed the presidency. 9ut Johnson adamantly opposed Lincoln’s lan to irttegratb'the newly freed staves into le South’s economic and social order. After the Democratic Party failed to defend slavery and lost the Civil War, they began to i 11 I iSl and I I t I SrttfS I • ... J** 9 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS: QUA. The Democrat Party is still working hard to keep its rich and proud reputation. Now they have targeted the women and children of America. They proudly shout “women’s health health”” or or “reproductive rights” using the same same strategy they did during the Civil War What they really mean when they say that is (I “We want to murder babies!” They are great at controlling the narrative by reinventing words like abortion instead of the correct words like infant genocide. I admit that they have it hard living in a world with no objective truth, but it gives the Democrats the ability to switch gears instant­ ly playing to their advantage. For example, they love to use the phrase “my body my ............................ choice ” when advocating for the murder of babies, but when the MRNA shot was being f6Y6fed on'peoplc, that logic went right ddt the ’ window. Now they told us that we were murdering grandma and grandpa if we didn’t get shot- t^sing guilt language such as this they advocated people not having a choice in this by founding the Ku Klux Klan, imposing the matter. So much for “my body, my segregation and perpetrating lynchings. The choice.” Democratic Party was unified in their opposi­ In the state of Michigan, the Democrat-contion to the 13th Amendment, which abolished trolled legislator is also continuing to work slavery; the 14th Amendment, which gave towards their tangible goals of socialism. blacks citizenship; and the 15th Amendment, Whitmer separated the elderly away from which gave blacks the vote. All three passed their families at the last stage of their lives; only because of universal Republican support. she invited the Chinese Communist Party to And when all of their efforts to enslave build environmentally unsound battery plants blacks, keep them enslaved, and then keep in northern Michigan to poison our land and them from voting had failed, the Democrats waterways while they spy and make money came up with a new strategy: If black people off of Americans who protested their preswere going to vote, they might as well vote ence. She turned a blind eye to the will of the for Democrats. As President Lyndon,John son people. Her administration tricked the voters w^ purported to have said about the Civil by twisting what was in the proposals, and Rights Act, “I’ll have them [racial slur] vot­ now parents have lost rights when it comes to ing Democrat for two hundred years.” the decisions of their minor children. i c J Just this past year, the Democrat-controlled government passed legislation taking away the townships’ and counties’ constitutional rights for local control. They violated the 2nd amendment by passing laws that infringe on the rights of the citizens. The Democrat-controlled federal govern­ ment has also effectively taken away the sovereignty of our nation by leaving the border open for millions of illegal immigrants. Every­ thing they are doing promotes the culture of death, the death of our people, our families, our economy and our Constitutional rights. Knowing all of this, I have a hard time wrapping my head around anyone who would proudly call themselves a Democrat _____________ while at the same time criticizing an article calling for truth To rephrase the intent of the original article, our pursuit and vision is for truth first. While Godless endeavors may promise immediate gratification^o?m‘ateriaf gain "they ofte7lack ® the inherent depth and significance found in moral and virtuous actions. Choosing morali­ ty over meaningless pursuits aligns us with principles that transcend personal desires, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and compassion towards others. Morality serves as a guiding compass, guiding us towards a path of integrity, empathy and harmony with­ , _ in ourselves and_ society. By prioritizing morality and virtue, we not only uphold'fim- damenlal ethical values but also contribute to the betterment of humanity as a whole. As far as their attack on our “tangible” goals, the Republicans hold every single political office in Barry County. 1 KS ifex* I t t * *"^41 -AG - ; lisnnn IHaaa SIS Q Pij I fi R r ay x; ■ B u. MU I M This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Nashville/Castleton Township in Barry County, Michigan. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. ' «» BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Date; 1 February 13. 2024 David Jackson, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Cynthia L White, Barry County Clerk Published Date: February 15, 2024 The above named ordinance becomes effective March 1, 2024. A copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 between the hours 8:00 a.m, - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call (269) 945-1290 for further information. 212376 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Phillip Joseph Delton BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS: Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008, as amended, in the following manner: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-2024 Zoning map for the village of Nashville/Maple Grove Township 4»s J To the Editor: I can appreciate how printing this letter in full may make some people uncomfortable and I do not have a problem if blanks are inserted in some words to minimize this dis­ comfort. But remember the problem is not in the letter. The problem is that the leading candidate from the Republican Party for President of the United States made the state­ ments reported and performed the acts described in this letter. In a recorded conversation with TV host Billy Bush, Donald Trump said, “Yeah that’s her with the gold. I better use some Tic-Tacs just in case I start kissing her. You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful...! just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the [expletive]. You can do anything.” This is not fake news. Mr. Trump has admitted making these comments during a television interview in 2016. This has been tossed off by some folks as just “locker room talk.” But Mr. Trump was a 59-year-old man when he said those things. And we now know that, unfortunately, this was not idle talk. And this is not history. I don’t know if he still abuses women physically but he certainly continues to insult and belittle them. And he continues to lie about it. Mr. Trump was found legally liable by a jury of his peers in court for sexually abusing maga­ zine columnist and author E. Jean Carroll in May of 2023. When he claimed that she was lying and this never happened and repeatedly insulted her, he was found liable for defaming her by the same jury. When he continued to lie about this assault and to make disparaging com­ ments about her after this trial, he was found liable for defamation by a second jury. The total penalties levied against Mr. Trump and awarded to Ms. Carroll ran to $83.3 million. As former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce White Vance said: “How do you explain to your kids that you’re going to give your vote in the presidential race to a man who forced his fingers into a woman’s vagina and then lied about it and about her, and exposed her to public ridicule and harm?” Doesn’t honesty and decency matter any­ more? i 4 1 RR RR ters, and names will be withheld at the edi­ tor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. - All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by 1 * .l • Dr. Kenneth M. Kornheiser Prairieville Township 1 •t «• 7 ! ; I I £ I *• 1 4; 1 lAc ' I •r. .1. L) V ■V a e I t kt iT'LV • *» * f; a: • RR *■ I This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Nashville/Maple Grove Township in Barry County, Michigan. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a person­ al nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed « I. : o BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Date; As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: -All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence, We do not publish anonymous let- u .1^ S* TZL„_ SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER f r » Bar I NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION the village of Nashville/Castleton Township 'J r r r 4 t 4 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 212375 J a ‘ i* RMMwi ORDINANCE NO.: A-1-2024 Candidate Trump has a proven track record of indecency Tiia 4 Pureuant to the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006 that the Barrv Cm SnXJi 7^ ^^ended, notice is hereby given th Jr. ° Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008. as amended, in the following manner 10- iX*- f (Photo by Hunter McLaren) "“fA*‘' ?♦• IX ‘he com­ bined dividends are the highest he's seen in his seven years of service on the board. Several factors likely contributed to this year s large sum, he said. Workers’ compen­ sation claims were expected by MML trust­ ees to increase during the peak years of the COVIDJ 9 pandemic, especially in the case of municipal police and fire departments. Because the in-person nature of their jobs put emergency personnel at more risk of con­ tracting COVID, the board was prepared to make a higher number of payments. Thank­ fully, that never came to fruition. “The board really thought at that time that we were going to end up with a lot of claims because of COVID, but it didn’t happen,” Tos­ sava said. “Through training and then extra precautions, I think we only had maybe a few workers ’ compensation claims during CO VID.” February 13, 2024 « David Jackson, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Cynthia L White, Barry County Clerk Published Date; February 15, 2024 The above named ordinance becomes effective March 1, 2024. A copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection tn the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 between the hours 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call (269) 945-1290 for further information. r t ***»< !!■ ■ • s �5^5* A * J •I X • *I Y J' „ '‘‘JF 9^ Pape 6 — Thursday, Februa^ 15. 2024 — The Hastings Banner t IP- 00 0 00 0 s' •Mr-un a te I 1 > ■> r t-i V 4 £ ‘ ' 5= I 0 ■O •B Jon Michael Seuss Hollie Barton HoIHe Barton, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday February 7, 2024. Hollie was bom, June 1, 1977, in Grand Rapids, MI to David Haraburdaand Christine J. Ash. She grew up in Wyoming, MI with her brother, Richard Haraburda. Hollie and Chris Barton were married in September 2003 in Hastings Their daughter, Abby, was bom in 2005 and their son, Andrew, was bom in 2010. Hollie was very instrumental in helping her dad open David Delski’s Prime Meats in Wyoming. She learned unique meat, smoking, BBQ, deli, and polish recipes from “Busia” and her dad. Hollie attended Kellogg Community College where she completed the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. This opened the door for her to begin a career at Amway Corporation. During her time at Amway, she • Traditional and Cremation Services • Pre-Planning Services • Laige Paridng Lot - Handicap Accessible • Serving All Faiths • Pre-arrangeinent Transfers Accepted 4 h.14 I ^28 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3252 ♦ www.girrbachfuneralhoine.net 1 14 ^Idl 11.^ k’\ , ii I attended evening classes at Cornerstone Uni­ versity and earned her bachelor's degree In general business administration. Hollie took a lot of pride in her work and really enjoyed help­ ing improve systems and procedures. Hollie loved being at home on the lake. She really enjoyed having friends and family come to the house. Spending time in the kitchen, preparing wonderful meals, and a glass of wine with dinner and good company. She loved her dogs, especially Thunder. Hollie is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Christopher Scott Barton; her daughter, Abigail Lynn Barton, and her son, Andrew Scott Barton. She is also survived by her grandmother, “Busia” Rita M. Haraburda; her father, David Haraburda; her mother, Christine Jean Ash; her brother, Richard D. Haraburda, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services for Hollie will be held Sat­ urday, Feb. 17, 2024, at noon at the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings MI. The lamiiy family win will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, from 11 II a.m. to noon at the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings. Those who are unable to attend Hollie's memorial service service are are encouraged encouraged to to join join the the memorial family inin celebrating celebrating the the life lifeof ofthis this dynamic dynamic family woman from from 1-3 1-3 p.m. p.m. at at the the Daniels Daniels Funeral Funeral woman Home in in Hastings, Hastings, MI MI on on Saturday, Saturday, Feb. Feb. 17, 17, Home 2024. The event will feature a casual open house environment, environment, where where guests guests can can supsuphouse portthe ±efamily familyby bysharing sharingstories, stories,memories, memories, port light meal meal and and perhaps perhaps aa cocktail, cocktail, all all propro­ aa light vided videdby by Seasonal Seasonal Grille. Grille. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway in Hastings, MI. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. VI.H1H4C r K.I5* (lirritacl) Owner Ijiieriuis Family Owned and Operated >\ ini; 1 f.Hiings, B;irr\ ( oiimx anti Siirrouiuliiig (onmiuniiics for SO \ car.s . ♦. < Worsh ip Together <4^* I 4 k < k ) « I z if' •• - I'J I J A Ji* r agW.hastingsfrgcmethodisL £Qm. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pjn. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd,, P.O, Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor S(X)tt Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. ii 1351 North H-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 > « •t >1 A LJ iT 4 r ■ ; ■ I • i V. : . J J 'f/ i I 'I a I • ♦ > H' .1 I I * •A* OS b Jon Michael Seuss, age 81, of Hastings, Mariam Irma Melchiori Sorby passed MI, passed away in the early hours of the away peacefully in Sun City Center, FL on morning February 9, 2024. February 4, 2024. She was bom in Stam­ He leaves his wife, Barbara Dautermann baugh, MI on May 1, 1934 to parents Irene Seuss; son, Jason Seuss (Melissa Morgan); (Sperberg) and William Melchiori. She was daughters, Majda Seuss and Mara Adair (Stealways proud of being a “Yooper” (bom in phen Adair); grandchildren, Jack Seuss, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula), and she loved Annie Teunessen, Kaet Teunessen, Della everything about growing up in Iron County. Seuss, Lucas Teunessen, Caleb Teunessen, During her teenage years, Mariam worked as Joe Quero, Talia Quero, and Nik Morgan; and a lifeguard in the summer, and she often talkgreat-grandchildren ,Julian Quero, Cameron ed about her figure skating days during UP Greeley, and Gabriela Quero. winters. He is mourned by his sisters, Pamela Mariam was a graduate of the University Quinn (Shawn Quinn), Candace Ross (John of Michigan School of Nursing. She gradualGeisler), Valerie Santillanes, Constance ed as a RN in 1956 with a bachelor of science Wendt, and Margaret Taylor;’and by his in nursing. While at the U of M, Mariam was brother, Douglas Seuss (Martee Seuss), with selected as one of six nursing students to whom he shared a birthday. escort Jonas Salk, inventor of the Polio Vac­ He was preceded in death by parents, Jack cine, during a special tour and lecture at the Seuss and Patricia Wendt and brothers, Chris­ University. She also was a member of the U topher, Nicholas, and Don Wendt. of M Fencing Club. Michael and Barbara raised their children Mariam had a varied, 50-year career in on a farm in Barry County. Michael was a nursing, often leaching her passion. She scholar and an educator, an athlete, a gentleworked at a Michigan State Hospital, a genman, a born naturalist, an accomplished eral hospital, and many nursing homes, as craftsman, and a loving husband, father, well as teaching nurse-aide training to hun­ grandfather, and great-grandfather. His loss is dreds throughout the years. Her longest nurs­ acute, but his family has been grateful for the ing position was as school nurse for Hastings many of his friends, and theirs, who have Area Schools in Hastings. She served the offered their love and support. entire district, K-12. During her tenure there, All who knew Mit^ael are welcome to Mariam served on many health education Kmembet.Wi’W(m^SmcUy, Feb. 25, 2024 committees at the state lev.et writing htelth S 4 , 11£^ m ___ • ..1^ ^_ _ iTTT’.r ome of Jason Seuss curricula for studenii’*aoras and Melissa Morgan: |8 118 Woodruff Road,7 established grade level programs and field Hastings, ML We will raise a toast in his memory at 2:30 p.m. > Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastirigs, MI. Tj) leave online condolences visit yww.girrb^hfuneralhome.net. t trips, some of which are still in place in the Hastings Area Schools. Mariam was best known for her sincere caring for others. Her kind heart and compas­ sion were gifts she gave to everyone she met! And her love language was food! Throughout the community and her family, people raved about Mariam’s Upper Peninsula pasties, spaghetti sauce and cinnamon rolls. She was a cook extraordinaire! Mariam was also known for her great sense of humor. She had a joke or story for any situation, and she even had nurses and doctors chuckling right up to the end. She wrote many of the stories about her life to carry her legacy to future generations, and everyone in the family loved to look through her cherished family albums. She started her family history project in 1966, and she worked on It every year, even up to 2023! The history she collected went back for centuries! Mariam loved to travel and learn about new cultures and customs. In August 2023, she fulfilled her long-time dream of visiting all six continents (except Antarctica!) with a trip to Columbia in South America. She often joked that growing up in the UP served as visiting Antarctica! She had many adventures on her travels, including riding a camel in Egypt, an elephant in India, a train across the entire continent of Australia, a ship in the Norwegian fjords, an airboat in the Everglades, and a helicopter in Hawaii. Mariam was preceded in death by her hus­ band of nearly 52 years, Donal Jack Sorby; her parents, Irene and William (Bull) Melchi­ ori; two brothers and their wives, Marvin and Ethlyn Melchiori and Wayne and Adele Melchiori. Mariam is survived by her three daughters. and their families, Carrie Duits (Tom), Sheryl Sorby (Norm Loney), and Claire Coulston (Paul). She has eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and countless others who called her grandma, auntie, or mum. Her niec­ es, nephews and cousins all adored her, and they called her often, seeking advice, asking for recipes, and sharing their love. There will be two celebrations of Mari­ am’s life; one in Sun City Center, FL oh March 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. and another in Iron River, MI on July 2, 2024. Memorial contributions can be made to Hastings igs Educafton tducanon &7Enri fitTEnrichmeotFounda-i . hion, mfepaiR^ ^un Ci^ Center, FL, or any other charity of choice. Wi ) 4 X1 i’ aiji st’ 1 i f nf'lf 1 •ftii? I 5^^ ifatwa^* > I • T..’ s Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist Now is the perfect time to protect your­ self from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. We can work together to keep your personal information safe. ( ii\r pH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m • Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, P-m.; Young Adults 6-9 p .m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair pleasANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Pastor, Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. ftFlexfob nHtM RberglaM Producta 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 IMIMEmBV 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST SCAM TRENDS a t •f. 4 J . I I 5^^ I Steven Melvin Everett, age 69, passed away at his home on the Sth of February 2024, after a long battle with Mutiple Myeloma. He was bom in St. Joseph, Ml on the Sth of October 1954, to Roy and Betty (Scott) Ever­ ett. Steve grew up in Dowagiac, Ml, where he met the love of his life, Susan. They married and relocated to Hastings, Ml, where they built a life for 46 years. He was employed at Hastings and Caledonia Public School Sys­ tems for over 30 years combined. Steve is survived by his wife Susan (Bach­ mann) Everett; daughter, Tiffany (D.J. Tossava) Houseman; grandchildren, Breahna (Tyler , and Logan Houseman; sis er, Diana (Richard Sr.) Servis; sisters-inlaw, Carole (Lonnie) Lillie, Dee Dee (Scott) Winchester; two nephews; five nieces; severa great nieces/nepheWs, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his only brother, Dennis Everett, and his father and mother in-law, Albert and Lila (Laporte) Bachmann. His last wish was to be cremated and have no service, which the family is graciously I loved by all. 4 A r i V < <1 4 r ■ n * r kA .J I 1 l' £ > * 4 4 !r f* I I * * fli Ip >1 3il j! <4 9 11 f; V i Ji' r< •< ft »* 1 5 I I T t % t w. * t I / How to spot a scam Cl ajn.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. t 1I 1 Ln tn • I r I'-! t Roger Claypool. (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. i 1^*^' ■ X. £ ft rt if! WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 9 t Steuen Meluin Everett SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor n«® 4 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS XI. v.Xt. L { ad f the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exht To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World ^iind Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@pnaii.cnm. Website: Mariam Irma Melchiori Sorby Fraudsters continue to change their tactics. Make sure you understand the latest scam trends at ssa.gov/scam. Stay informed by: - Following reliable news sources. - Subscribing to scam alert newsletters. - Staying connected with your local law enforcement agencies. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be to identify and avoid scams. THINK SHARING TION CAREFULLY BEFORE PERSONAL INFORMA Phishing is one of the main ways that scammers attempt to ‘trick people inio into pro­ ------------r- — uvn. pcupic viding personal information. Pay close attention to emails or messages asking for your username, password or other personal information. Scammers pretend to be from familiar organizations to gain your trust. Slay alert when receiving calls that you did claiming to be from banks, government agencies or other well-known’companies When in doubt, contact the organization directly through official channels to verify that the request is real before sharing any personal information or making payment USE STRONG PASSWORDS Create strong, unique passwords like a phrase with upper and lowercase letters numbers and special characters. Don’t use passwords that are easy to guess like birth­ days or names. Consider using a password manager to generate unique passwords and securely store them for each of your online accounts. * * 1 BE SAVVY WITH QR CODES I; QR codes are increasing in popularity. They’re in restaurants, on parking meters, in emails and on social media. Scammers have noticed! They are physi­ cally placing fake QR codes on top of offi­ cial ones or creating fake QR codes on social media advertisements to get accessj to 1:I your personal information. Never scan random QR codes. If the QR code looks odd or altered, do not scan it. «!#» I •1^ 1 PROTECT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES Take a moment to review the privacy set­ tings on your social media platforms and limit the amount of personal information you share publicly. Fraudsters may use your social media posts to personalize scams or get access to your accounts without your permission. Regularly check your friends list and remove any unfamiliar or suspicious accounts. This month, let’s make protecting ourselves against scams a top priority. We can significantly reduce the risk of being scammed by staying informed, being alert and careful and safeguarding our accounts. We invite you to watch our video at youtube.com/watch?v=cyaUWTFLw3c to learn how to identify the red flags. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Spe­ cialist for ii'est Michigan, ibu can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids. Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. 1 I % iI i 3 (* I '’Ji" W I T >6 ^1 4t A s « 'A 4 t s' V * ■> ____________ 4 '’W . **<1 WJK * ’W *■ ft greatly missed and was e lee/ued Anita Michelle Mcllvain, Hastings and Joseph Aaron Moore, Hastings f 5 '’■ ■?* ’O t Sis '7 ’ I I » vv k i 4 *1? �* The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 2024 — Page 7 Fires were destroyers of old downtowns Esther Walton Banner Aug. 30. 1990 Small towns in the United Slates tradition­ ally were built of wood, which was the most available and easiest material to work with. Hastings was no exception. The first stores in the 1840s, to line State Street, were small one- and two-story wood structures. Fires cleared the way to build the more substantial brick or masonry buildings. Occasionally, old buildings were moved or tom down to be replaced by new ones. The advanuge of this was that the store owner did not lose his inventory. But fires did not strike at anyone’s conve­ nience. They happened, and when they did, they changed the face of the downtown. The first “big” fire to hit Hastings was in 1867 and the account was given by M.L. Cook in the Sept. 26. 1940, Banner. The fire burned the south side of State Street between Jefferson and Church streets. M.L. Cook, in his article, gave the names of the businesses in 1940 that occupied the stores. This writer will add the addresses for fur­ ther identification, as the businesses have all changed in the last 50 years. “In 1867,” started Cook, “the writer cannot find the exact date, there occurred what was known for several years as ‘the big dire in Hastings village.’ A more extensive fire destroyed the north side of the town in 1886 and in the 1886 fire holds the title of the ‘worst one. In 1867, “There were no railroad or tele­ graph lines here, so it was impossible to summon aid from Grand Rapids or else­ where. The highways were in such terrible conditions (just little more than dirt trails), that it would have been quite impossible for any outside fire department to have reached Hastings, had they attempted to do so. The actual time in 1867 to travel from Hastings to Grand Rapids by highway was four hours, and that was only one way. “It is my recollection,” continued Cook, “that at the time of the fire, the three-story brick building of which now is occupied by the A & P (grocery) store and Kroger store (100-104 W. State Street) had been complet­ ed a little before this fire by Messrs. Barlow and Goodyear, Hastings leading merchants at that time.” s'!' ft. « i. f —* -* 7 •* I* Jr b* 9 v*" <• L ‘ M “On the comer where the Banner office now stands (152 W. State) was a two-story frame building, the upper part of which was occupied by the Hastings Pioneer, a Demo­ cratic paper published here at that time (also the first newspaper published in Hastings). Downstairs, on the first fl r, was a grocery and feed store owned by Joseph Cole and Son. From the Banner office comer (east) to the new brick block was a row of frame oneand two-story buildings. “Where the Thayer Jewelry store now stands (118 W. State) was a small one-story frame building, which was not attached to the frame structures on either side of it. It was for many years occupied by John Bessmer as a barber shop, later as a jewelry store. Beyond that was a two-story double store, one occupied by RJ. Grant with a stock of dry goods and clothing, the owner by James P. Roberts with a drug stock. “Hastings’s only equipment for fighting fires at that time was the old hand-pumper fire engine,” recalled Cook. “The hand-pump­ er wooden container UMwas -A a large ■ u L v barrel-like 'v .A laid sidewise with sidebars that were lifted up and down by the men. The pumping of these bars would create a vacuum in the barrel pull­ ing water from a cistern into the container and out a short hose onto the fire or into the bucket carried by the firemen, hence, the name hand-pumper. “The whole pumper was attached on a wheeled frame, and hung around the frame were pails and a hose. The hand-pumper was completed with a front yoke and bar. When the word ‘fire’ was shouted, men would run to the place where it was stored and pull the hand pumper to the site of the fire. “To provide water,” continued Cook, “a cistem had been built in the middle of State Street, about in front of the Larsen Dry Good Store (134 W. State). Into this water from the roads of buildings on each side of the street was conducted, so the cistern was usually full. There were also cisterns (in the) back of the stores. “The (1867) fire started in the second story of the Joseph Cole building on the Banner comer. Fortunately, there was no wind to fan the flames or the entire business district would have been doomed, for nearly every store building was built of pine lumber. “Whoever had charge of the fighting that SIS Hl UP tW’wAvac, > J iM ’§5 IdCQ Ji''. ‘h'y realized that an the old frame buildings, from the Banner office comer to the little Bessmer one-stobuilding were connected together, mid tiitat he fire had a g^ start. With the equipment the town (had) then, it would be impossible to stop this fire at any point west of the small Bessmer building. Efforts were made to keep the flames from getting beyond control by divesting some water to the blaze. The little Bessmer building, which was not connected with the frame structures on either side, was covered with. .old carpets, on the roof and- west side, and these were kept soaked with water The firemen gave their attention to the Grant and Roberts stores just east of it, using all the water they could, hoping to end the fire at the Bessmer store. Fortunately, because there was no wind, their good work resulted in stopping the fire at the one-story Bessmer building, The citizens worked heroically at the old hand engine. Lines of firefighters formed bucket brigades, passing waler down the lines by hand and throwing it onto the Bessmer building. There was no fire or hose company here at that time. Firefighting was a volunteer proposition. There were a few hundred feet of hose on the old hand pumper. The loss was kept al a minimum figure by the good work of volunteers, under the direc­ tion of leaders who used excellent judgement. Most of the merchandise in the stores was saved. “What at first looked like a great calamity soon became a blessing. It wasn’t long before a solid row of new brick buildings from the Banner office comer (east) to the Bessmer building was constructed, which housed the business places better than ever, and greatly improved our principal street. “The Roberts store was sold to the late William H. Goodyear, who operated a drug store there for several years. Later, he built a brick store there. “The Grant store became a meat market, operated first by John Kurtz, later by Bessmer Bros. The Grant half of the farm double store and the little Bessmer building were later replaced when Herman Bessmer acquired the former and Louis Bessmer became the owner of his father’s old store. 49 -<’8 Seta» pr. aKtewK.i iw t f* V 4 1 -r ‘4.V 4 »|iKia / >*• r •4' V* t r < ■7* « I * WKClIRim Tf: 4 < r Hiw It spot a sfl ( t Jrt it. I V. -1** 1 - k 4 J •4 4 9 1 « » r < t 'i ♦ I r I k II f “TV* . e I passurtWna’i’®*''** ft I 4 t <1 1 r• •H "4 / I * 1 t The earliest photograph of our Hastings firemen, taken in 1884, shows a hand-pulled hose reel. ^5 J rfafr j At 3 cisi LGi I flsfe Doctor Universe F® V « « ll# nt Ear infection origins nfr the How do people get ear infections? Lydia, 9, III. I It r k Jayson Bussa 1 Editor The Barry County SherifTs Office plans to bring in a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army to serve as keynote speaker for its annual Larry Jackson Memorial Church Safety Conference. The event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 24 at First Baptist Church of Middleville, 5215 M-37 Highway. The all-day event, which is designed to i. provide informanqn.yn,.how lu iiiaitiiaiu ' safer church envTTOTflW^t, will featrifi’Lt.*** Col. Dave Grossman, who is billed as one of the nation’s foremost experts in human aggression and in tracing the roots of k ' human violence. Grossman is a former psychology professor at West Point and operates Grossman Academy, where he Lt. Col. Dave Grossman provides a variety of training courses for both law enforcement and members of the and concludes at 5 p.m. Lunch will be pro­ military. vided. “He’s a go-to guy for law enforcement,” The event is free to attend, but register­ Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said. “... ing ahead of time is encouraged to meet He’s a former Army Ranger and has his food demands and ensure that classes don’t PhD in psychology. That’s his specialty, fill up beyond capacity. figuring out why people want to go out and Donations will be accepted to defray the kill each other.” cost of this year’s event and develop a bud­ In addition to Grossman’s keynote talk, get for future events. the event features a variety of breakout Registration can be completed online at sessions, dealing with such topics as barrychurchsafety.org. responding to active violence, issuing first This will mark the sixth installment of aid and the laws associated with self-de­ the church safety conference. It began fense and deadly force. eight years ago but was paused during the The conference kicks off at 8:30 a.m. COVlD-19 pandemic. •r n t ' Church safety conference slated for end of the month » 'b 11 i • i. w - Oct. 8 and Oct. 20, 1891, Wool Boot Factory located on the east side of Boln^ ood just south of Court Street. -Jan. 13, 1893, Goodyear block at 110 W. State Street. - In 1909, St. Rose Catholic Church, locat­ ed on S, Jefferson, where the present church now sits. - Winter of 1933-34, Hastings City Bank (now Highpoint Community Bank), then at the southeast comer of State and Jefferson streets. - Dec. 16, 1963, Demott’s Machine Shop, further research did not verify date or location. - Feb. 5, 1963, Consumer Power building on the northeast comer of Boltwood and Cen­ ter streets. - Feb. 2, 1965, Wayne Shoe Store, 134 W. State Street. The last downtown fire (1990) occurred Jan. 26, 1985, at Leary Sports Shop at 123 E. State Street. tn 4 r 4 "f The two built the stores now occupied by the Thayer Jewelry esublishment and Cut Rate Shoe store. The next largest fire of that period that I remember, said Cook, “was the burning of the old two-story four-room frame school building. It stood about where the Central Auditorium is now. This burned one night in 1870-71. It was replaced by a three-story brick school building in 1872, which was tom down when the present Central School structure was started.” According to the centennial history of the “City of Hastings 1971-1971,” other sienificant fires through the years have been: - Nov. 25, 1883, the burning of the Banner office, a total loss. -Aug. 12, 1886, Newton’s Planning Mill and A.G. Spaulding, two major manufactur­ ing concerns, plus several blocks of hotel and retail stores situated along the north side of E. State Street, both sides of Michigan Avenue. t « * Fiaca lEaeren TURNING BflGK THE PAGES , 'A j S'fidOB u fl look baek at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner nr-' I r> w; I dll I* K ll^ Dear Lydia, Ear infections aren’t fun. They can make your ears hot, itchy or painful. They can cause lots of pressure or make it harder to hear. Sometimes fluid leaks out of your car. I asked my friend Bevan Briggs why that happens. He’s a nurse practitioner and pro­ fessor at Washington State University. He told me people usually get outer ear or middle ear infections. Your outer ear includes the flappy part attached to your head-called the auricle or pinna. It also includes the ear canal. That’s the tunnel that goes into your head. At the end of the ear canal, there’s a thin, flexible barrier of tissue called the eardrum. That’s the boundary between your outer ear and your middle ear. “Lots of things can cause an outer ear infection, but it happens a lot when kids go swimming,’’ Briggs said. “If you’ve ever felt stuff moving around in your ear after swimming, that’s because you have water in your ear touching your eardrum.” You can lilt your head and gently jiggle your ear until the water falls out. Some peo­ ple use special ear drops to help dry up the water. If the water stays in your ear, it could make your ear canal the perfect place for bacteria to grow. Sometimes the bacteria enter your ear with the water-especially if you’re swimming in a river or lake. But there’s always lots of bacteria on your skin and inside your body. So, it could just be your normal bacteria getting out of control. That’s an infection. If that happens, your immune system will send out fighter cells called white blood cells to kill or gobble up the bacteria. Those cells travel in your blood, so the tiny blood vessels near your ear will become bigger and leaky to let the bacteria-munching cells get where they need to go. That’s called inflammation. It will make the lining of your ear become red and swollen. It’ll prob­ ably hurt if you wiggle your ear. That’s why your nurse practitioner or doctor might give you antibiotic ear drops. They help kill the bacteria and stop the infection. The other common ear infection happens in your middle ear. That’s the space between your eardrum and your inner ear. Il has a drainage tube-called a Eustachian tube-that connects your middle ear to your throat. “Fluid naturally circulates in the middle ear to keep it clean,” Briggs said. “It drains out of that Eustachian tube. So, if the tube closes, fluid can build up in the middle ear. That fluid can become infected with bacte­ ria, and then inflammation happens. As the white blood cells do their job, you can wind up with this soup of dead white blood cells, bacteria and mucousy fluid-called pusbehind the eardrum.” But why would your Eustachian tube close? It can happen because of a cold or allergies. It also happens a lot in toddlers, and scientists aren’t sure why. Maybe the size or position of their Eustachian tubes causes a problem until their ears grow. That’s why some kids need teeny tiny, plastic or metal tubes gently placed in their eardrums. The tube lets trapped fluid and pus drain out of the middle ear. That means fewer painful ear infections while the ears grow. If you ever feel ear pain or other symp­ toms of an ear infection, talk to your grownups. The sooner you get help, the sooner you’ll feel-and hear-better. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to iVashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Feb. 16-22 Feb. 1-28 - February Storybook Walk: “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James. Go on a birdwatching adventure with a grand­ father and his grandchild. After your story­ book adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and discover common Michigan backyard birds. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Friday, Feb. 23 - Conservation in a Changing World Lecture Series: Capturing Conservation through Storytelling (in-person and on Zoom). Program: 11 a.m.-noon. Lunch: Noon-1 p.m. If nature could speak, what would it say? Join Jason Whalen of Fauna Creative as he shares his process and passion for giving nature a “voice” by bringing conservation stories to life through photography, videography and storytelling. A recording of the program will be avail­ able to all registered participants on the Institute’s YouTube channel. Register by Thursday, Feb. 15, to reserve a lunch. Insti­ tute members can attend the just the pro­ gram for free. Non-members must pay $8 for the program. Institute members will pay $15 for the program and lunch, while non-members will pay $21. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/evenls/. 1 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 15 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “The Other Einstein,” 1 p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1957 film starring Pat Boone and Shirley Jones, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16-Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 - Warhammer and Dun­ geons & Dragons, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4-5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories Celebrate all Barry County Voic­ es, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 20 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Family Science Night, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. 4 r. 9 .1 4 » I 7 �I I X' / r 4 H 1 a^ t y f Page 8 — Thursday, February 15, 2024 — The Hastings Banner involving Man receives jail time in another case sex crimes and the Amish community Greg Chandler ‘S'/o# li'ri/er A 34-year-old Barry County man who is a member of a local Amish community has been sentenced to six months in jail for a sexual assault of a girl in the community lO years ago, and has apparently confessed to at least three other assaults, including one on his own daughter, according to the county prose­ cutor’s ofTicc. William Mullett was sentenced Wednesday in Barry County court by Judge Michael Schipper on an attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct complaint against the girl, who is now an adult. He also received five years of probation and was placed on the state’s sex offender registry for life. He received credit for 64 days he has already served in the county jail. “I don't always see that same thing in your community when men confess serious sins. They're forgiven, but they don't always see the consequences. I don't understand that.” Judge Michael Schipper Mullelt’s case came to the attention of the Barry County judicial system in June of last year after it received a report from Child Pro­ tective Services and law enforcement about alleged abuses involving children. Mullett’s wife admitted to investigators that her husband had sexually touched their 9-year-old daughter, and Mullett confirmed the story as well. Assis­ tant County Prosecutor Jessica Payne said. “In my interactions with a lot of members of the (Amish) community, one of the things they reiterate - unfortunately, 1 have done several of these cases recently - they put a great emphasis on confession, telling the truth, admitting what you’ve done to the community, in order to seek forgiveness,” Payne said. Later, another report from CPS came in where Mullett was accused of sexually touch- ing the daughter of a community member, “a neighbor girl” and a girl from Ohio. That led to police making contact with the bishop of the Amish community, and the bishop con­ firmed the report as true. The “neighbor girl” was the case in which Mullett was charged with second-degree CSC involving a minor under the age of 13, Payne said. “I do believe he was and is very remorseful for what he did. He said that he has lustful thoughts about women ... these young chil­ dren are not grown women. There’s a differ­ ence between having lustful thoughts about grown women and having those lustful thoughts for young children. It is not the same thing,” Payne said, emphasizing the word “not.” Mullett pled no contest to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree CSC. The victim ELECTION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. THE PLACES HOLDING THE ELECTION IN SAID MUNICIPALITIES ARE INDICATED BELOW: ASSYRIA TWP. CASTLETON TWP. MAPLE GROVE TWP. THORNAPPLE TWP. PRECINCT 2 Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue Castleton Township Hall Maple Grove Township Hall Thomapple Twp. Hall 915 Reed St., Nashville 721 Durkee St.. Nashville 200 E. Main St., Middleville Clerk; Heather Wing Clerk: Marcia Scramlin Clerk; Holly Carpenter Clerk; Cindy Ordway TX: (269) 758-3646 TX: (517) 852-9479 TX; (517) 490-9510 TX: (269) 795-7202 ext. 203 BALTIMORE TWP. HASTINGS CHARTER TWP ORANGEVILLE TWP. THORNAPPLE TWP. PRECINCT 3 Baltimore Township Hall Hastings Charter Twp. Hall Orangeville Township Hall Middleville Village Hall 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings 885 River Rd,, Hastings 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 100 E. Main St, Middleville Clerk: Jana Bishop TX; (269) 721-3502 Clerk: Anita Mennell Clerk: Melody Risner Clerk: Cindy Ordway TX: (269) 948-9690 TX: (269) 664-4522 TX: (269) 795-7202 ext. 203 BARRY TWP. HOPE TWP. PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. Barry Township Mtg. Hall Hope Township Hall Prairieville Township Hall Woodland Township Hall 155 E. Orchard St, Delton 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 10115 S. Norris Rd,, Delton 156 S. Main St., Woodland Clerk; Deb Knight Clerk: Deborah Jackson Clerk: Rod Goebel Clerk: Elizabeth Busk TX; (269) 623-5171 TX: (269) 948-2464 WOODLAND TWP. TX; (269) 623-2726 TX: (269) 367-4915 ext. 101 CITY OF HASTINGS IRVING TWP. RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. WARD 1,2.3 & 4 Baptist Church YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. PRECINCT 1 Irving Township Hall Rutland Charter Twp. Halt Yankee Springs Twp. Hall 3425 Wing Rd., Hastings 2461 Heath Rd,, Hastings 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville Clerk: Sharon Olson Clerk; Robin Hawthorne Clerk; Christopher Bever TX; (269) 945-2468 Clerk; Mike Cunningham TX; (269) 948-0633 TX; (269) 948-2194 TX: (269) 795-9091 CARLTON TWP. Carlton Township Hall 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings Cleric Amanda Carothers JOHNSTOWN TWP. THORNAPPLE TWP. PRECINCT 1 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. PRECINCT 2 Johnstown Township Hall Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services Yankee Springs Fire Station 13641 S. M-37 Hwy,, Battle Creek 128 High St., Middleville Clerk: Sheri Babcock 1425 S, Payne Lake Rd., Wayland Clerk; Cindy Ordway TX: (269) 721-3710 Clerk: Mike Cunningham TX: (269) 795-7202 ext. 203 TX: (269) 795-9091 TX: (269) 945-5990 c. ,.z, early VOTING SITES AND POLL HOURS AS INDICATED BELOW: Early Voting for all Statewide and Federal Elections, Qualified Voters may vote beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. ASSYRIA TWP. BALTIMORE TWP. MAPLE GROVE TWP. Baltimore Township Hall 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings Hours: 9; III a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. HOPE TWP. RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Rutland Charter Twp. Hall Hours; 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. BARRY TWP. PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. Barry Township Mtg. Hall 155 E. Orchard St., Delton Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CARLTON TWP. CASTLETON TWP. WOODLAND TWP. Carlton Township Hall 85 Welcome Road. Hastings Hours; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. JOHNSTOWN TWP. Johnstown Township Hall 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS1,2, 3&4 Hastings Community Ed & Rec Center (CERC) 520 W. South Street, Hastings Hours; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. IRVING TWP. Irving Township Hall 3425 Wing Rd.. Hastings Hours; 9; III a.m. to 5:00 p.m YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. PRECINTS 1 & 2 Yankee Springs Twp. Hall 284 N. Briggs Rd,, Middleville Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ORANGEVILLE TWP. Orangeville Township Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd.. Plainwell Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. POLLING LOCATIONS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE -AUDOTAND BRAILLE IN­ STRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE CLERK’S OFFICE THORNAPPLE TWP. PRECINTS1,2&3 Thornapple Twp. Hall 200 E. Main St., Middleville Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the case, who did not appear for Wednes­ day’s sentencing, said that she did not want Mullett prosecuted or jailed for what hap­ pened, Payne said. Mullett kept his head bowed throughout the entirety of the 45-minute-long sentencing hearing, only lifting up his head when Schip­ per asked him if he had anything to say. “Pm sorry about all this... I want to come out of this a better person,” Mullett said. “He is pretty much shaking next to me, I can feel that. From the time it has started to the present, I know that he is remorseful. He wish­ es this never had happened. My private con­ versations with him revealed a man that is deeply ashamed by what happened here,” said Mullett’s attorney, Lyonel Woolley of Lansing. “Today is a very sad day. It’s a sad day for a lot of things. It’s a sad day for his commu­ nity, a sad day for him, a sad day for the vic­ tim ... My client feels that his actions were reprehensible and should not be admitted or accepted in any community, wherever that community may be.” Woolley went on to say that more than 56 people from the Amish community submitted letters of support for Mullett. Fifteen people from the community came to see the sentenc­ ing, walking into the courtroom together and leaving together. “They know he has sinned. He has com­ mitted a crime. They want to help him and help the community heal over this,” Woolley said. Before passing sentence, Schipper spoke of the respect he has for the Amish communi­ ty and its values, but also raised concerns about how sexual abuse cases are handled in the community. I know with children, one of the things you stress is tell the truth. You also stress (that) you do not steal, you do not take from others,” Schipper said. “When children do that and they ask for forgiveness, they are granted forgiveness, as they should do. But there are also serious consequences for that, as there should be. I don’t always see that same thing in your community when men confess serious sins. They’re forgiven, but they don’t always see the consequences. I don’t understand that. I don’t understand how we have significant consequences for young children, who we know are going to make mistakes, and have lesser consequenc­ es for adult men, who should know better when they make mistakes.” “Those children and that mom and that family needs to be protected. Those are the victims. You can love him and you can help him when he gets out ofjail, but those are the true victims. They’re the ones that need to be protected, first and foremost. That’s what I’m going to do as my role in this,” the judge added. In addition to the jail time, probation, and lifetime registration on the sex offender reg­ istry, Schipper ordered Mullett to complete a state-endorsed counseling program before he is allowed to have contact with his chil­ dren once he is released from jail. He is allowed to receive letters from his children and have phone conversations with his wife and children while in jail. Mullett has been receiving counseling through an Amish­ based mental health organization called Har­ mony Haven, and has also been taking par­ enting classes as well. Late last year, Payne found herself in a similar situation, representing the prosecu­ tor’s office in a case against Amish man Melvin Herschberger of Nashville. He pled guilty to charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes, criminal sexual conduct - assault with intent to commit sexual pene­ tration and criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. The charges were levied against him after he admitted to sexually abusing his two daughters over a period .of time. FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING PARTISAN OFFICE TO BE NOMINATED: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING WILL BE VOTED restore amounts reduced by the Headlee Ampndm f P®^of taxable value) to subject»,=:„”Xe'd “ 9 and Central Dispatch System. It is estimated that a prooertv locatprt in Ram, -p P y in Barry County with a taxable value of $50,000 will pay $50 in the first year of the levy. If approved, it is estimated that the Ipw nf i non r«:ii i.. in the first calendar year of the levy of wich 86^ wn id $2,822,943 0.0584 mill. The revenue from thi/miii=n Vk A small portion of theZ wThin a orndfr '*d k » 7*^ « 5 *«***. Ji "r* .lifts—.*•“ "■ 3* ’-ierJeC' t I Cn'jEi-^anistQ amieiitsaKiisit^w hn .jo 119 i>SE iaot Cab 4 ^3 Sist jji ^Iniiic'asaEiaar^ •1 • lb .Lzss KE 1 ? I• Yi&oasp^ K}a< Stu?? "X:’i ; / f / J f 1**® f tiT ip w. * w r I* 1 © Hasitjiiag 'A.' ?r>' •Tv This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy not to exceed 17.973 mills on ^1 property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law* required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and ----------------------------------- lovviiuc pel pupil luufluaiiuri allowance ana renews millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate imitation of 17.973 mills ($17,973 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of raxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other I®**’Lakewood Public Schools, Ionia, Barry, Eaton and Kent renewed for a period of 10 years, 2025 to 2034', inclusive to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will S2 levied in 2025 is approximately »z,uoo,uri (this IS a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)? Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.Qov/vote > ^ajE.eb.aofa fett bigi*Mi@»W * e-w liiawft ediiljSBiiit iisi ghBimArfidlit ^6 I i b; IDEA’S. This area within the City of Hastings and Village of Middleville oniv. E CYNTHIA L WHITE, BARRY COUNTY CLERK < I b ••a I * Ik 1 I 4 *1 * 1 <3xav3iiiiieKB.Tkifii£2B 9 « • HliiM (Carlton, Castleton & Woodland Townships) WB e < * >1 Mwfl ?aK W i Herschberger was sent to prison for a min­ imum of three years. LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL a ’ ’.’5C4 If additional Middleville shall be disbursed to tho^e rZto®.! amount comes fromTpSn°ed''°" * [ ON: millage renewal proposition for operation c OF COUNTY WIDE E-911 EMERGENCY ANSWERING AND CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM $1,000 of taxable value) upon a l taxable X shall said millage be increLed bJ 0584 min OFFICES: I ( *4 *■8 K ! �I I V to to • to Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 4, 4V I * Ikt to. r • A I I The Hastings * K \ k Itf■•ki to to SSft X V ' bi A A to j; Thursday, February 15, 2024 X bl I to. Saxons win their first DI district title S t? J *l»l to. Jtll ,f c .1 S ♦*I I ** F X. ?. :4> 1 £ R « ■ 'I I ;i s t I zA > I r •l V I 5 P .! •*«wJ I « 9. ' b « * !2«aa >■111. 4 I iifei.** 1 * .X « i fil** r* i£^ ^IfrL rf S (a, 5**ne I s I X 0 V V to I to to k-l I J :< ryr li ' *1 . i<a I---------- ... I * vS I♦ .v I sports I ANNER I SECTION 4m ''k t z a I t > s t >1^ ■ H I 4 s 0 I i? • a 5^ 9" J . «• s Z i 0/ / * 'i. 1 5 JI, w *• I I'H I <• > r ■v 2?? k stajj 9 1 ..X-‘ I f t < .^t A I I **>* J 4 c 6 ft ■!' Y’ S Jfl '’’ECDict, ♦XtfV • I J f • sr -V b. -’J ‘5 e. K 1K 1^ A 6 Hastings heavyweight Diego Coipel works to score points against Loy Norrix's Will Dominianni during the MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Battle Creek Central High School Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) I 1-” 1 > ’*<9 -X-C7 iSv<* A' A *ttM«T»p u/ The Hastings ”«‘'"y=> varsity ''a,bny wrestling wrestling team team celebrates ceieorates its its MHSAA MHSAA Division Division 11 District District Championship at Battie Creek Centrai Hioh Schooi mwqTa ryy' over Loy Norrix and Battle Creek Lakeview. The Saxons were set to travel to Grand Ledge for their MHSAA Division 1 Regional Tournament last night, Feb. 14. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) I 23e3a f t’l '^3P»! I ? Cre ii? to Lnsinr ■* 5 W ■‘talngasHillilkijK^^ imemMaeaBihiKdik pf^clfifajDdbiaillf'js^Fi R10 do as B)'iDle 0 fe' ‘SIW added ■<2:=wji%toK ir? Id <<'iiih,i toikjilM^fi 2«*. T libiiemsiioaAiiaSo^Kf to ♦ i9n;$diipperiids:diiat}(^^ W sae-eDdct5£d caBda ^tcps kisMloliiveaitaiii^lD^* (taooekijRlesdbijiSJ =SJ3r alloft'd io watt Ihib ;* rXAl receiiTi^ oMiiK laseijnieDidiisaJiia®®^ It'ii 1 »• Valerie Slaughter Contributing Writer The Hastings varsity wrestling team made the move to Division 1 this year on a choice by Hastings’ head coach Jason Slaughter and walked away with the schools first DI Dis­ trict Championship. The Saxons traveled to Battle Creek Cen­ tral on Wednesday, Feb. 6; wnferrthey^Weated Loy Norrix in the first round 74-4 before moving to the District Finals against Battle Creek Lakeview and taking the district win with a 72-10 score. Slaughter also tagged his 100th career dual win since taking over the team three years ago, the team currently has a 33M dual team record. Coach Slaughter was thrilled for his team. “It’s exciting to win districts as a team,” Slaughter said. “It is a big accomplishment for these guys. Our team has worked really hard this season so it’s really great to see the accom­ plish this. It is also extremely exciting that the first year we decided to make a change and go Division 1 that we were able to get the district title. It shows we are just as competitive as any of the teams in this division as well.” n— In the first match of the night, the Saxons started at 165 pounds and got three straight pins from Ben Furrow, Matthew Shults and Kyle Echtinaw to start them off. Saxon state placer Isaac Friddle won a 17-4 major deci­ sion for the team. The Saxons lost a match at heavyweight before seeing two more pins . frohi Troy HokariSbtt and Jordan Humphrey " at the light weights. Saxon freshman Maverick Peake took a win on a void for the team. The Saxons then continued their pinning streak with five more pins from Quinton Schnere, Colton Denton, Colton Smith, Keegan Sutfin and Haiden Simmet. In the last match of the meet, soph­ omore, Aiden Armstrong won a major deci­ sion 17-8, brining the team score to 74-4. The Saxons then faced Lakeview, who had defeated Battle Creek Central in the first round. The Saxons started off with a void win for Shults, before seeing three straight pins from Echtinaw, Friddle and Diego Coipel. Hokanson won on a void at 106 pounds. In the next match, Humphrey was losing 8-4 in the third period before he was able to turn it around and get the pin for the team. Peake picked up a pin before the Saxons dropped a match at the 120-pound class, but then came back with four more pins from Denton, Smith, Sutfin and Simmet. Armstrong lost a hard fought major deciSion before the final pin of the night for the Saxons, from Furrow, that sealed the win with a 72-10 victory. * The Saxons were set to wrestle in the MHSAA Division 1 Team Regional Tourna­ ment Wednesday, Feb. 14, facing off against Portage Central in the regional semifinals. Grand Ledge and Brighton were slated to meet in the first regional semifinal of the evening. Coach Slaughter indicated that “Brighton will be the team to beat. They are tough, but our guys are excited to go after them for a shot at the regional title.” The regional championship team advances to the Feb. 23 MHSAA Division 1 State Quarterfinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. Hastings will also have five wrestlers in the MHSAA Division 1 Individual Regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, al Holt High School. Mr •4 to? l?r R’ •. J i \ V ■« e j The Saxons' Troy Hokanson turns Loy Norrix's Aiden Unangst onto his back during the first period of their 106-pound match in the MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal al Battle Creek Central Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) ■5E*“± r « UTO SUPPLY •Un! Ktta 1 * •liBr ■ WB G Iff 4 9 I •> .i IB !?• r •• X tor t H a?* zzsss I mitt M r’ »r' > S55 • •t F ■ to ■4ft* [TJtiOd 1 >« I ■ w -ar! 1"^ i> < .rr<3WiE*- i '^' ■Mt « 4 «< «to ♦- I Mr. ■ fc.; * J r Buie. II I I '' --&>■ Rs iL t I• - I -T’’ » f f 4 1 s V a i I 1 ) V •X s t?? /• •4’ .z* b "l . .<a -■ - I ft A If 1.- t t t l.i I I 7 'i L >I * ris I I Lakewood junior heavyweight Bryan Aguilera nears a pin of Portland's Barrett Spitzley during their MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Portland High School Feb. 7. Aguilera's pin clinched the district championship for the Viking team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) « * t t r Hl a 4 V > '•I'll I 1 •:•-.......... ■■ 1 The Lakewood varsity wrestling team gathers with its trophy after winning the MHSAA Division 3 District Championship over the host Raiders in the district final at Portland High , j School Wednesday evening. Feb. 7. It is the first district championship for the Viking team ' I’ ' since 2019. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . j 1 1 Big pins, smaii defeats add up to win for Vikes’ e’ . » ■ to fl *r k *A t 4 £ f- • M. 1 { 4 * * “V ■:' • If 9 ri ♦ ft. 5'I’ ri* r **> « • A I -1 » Brett Bremer Sports Editor He did it once, twice and then a third time. On the third time, Lakewood junior 215-pounder Bryan Aguilera finished the job. He turned Portland’s Barrett Spitzley onto his back once in each period of their bout in the MHSAA Division 3 Team District Final at Portland High School Wednesday. Aguilera pinned Spitzley with 40 seconds left in the third period of their match clinch­ ing the Lakewood team its first district championship since 2019. That put the Vikings in front 42-20 with two matches to go and the Vikings forfeited the 285-pound and 106pound matches to the Raiders to finish with a ^2-32 victory. 'A < •I (( I was real nervous, you can ask all my teammates and my girlfriend over there. Aguilera said. “I was just pacing. 1 was like real nervous, then coach Nick Boucher was like you’re going out at 215. I was like, all right. “1 was confident out there. Once 1 got out there all my anxiety just went away and I just snapped him down, got my under hooks like usual and I just went from there. I scored and I was like, I got this match. I can win it.” Portland had beaten the Vikings in districts each of the past three seasons, bested the Vikings in their Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division dual last month, and finished well ahead of them Saturday at the 11 massive CAAC Championship Tournament in Mason - where both teams were a bit shorthanded. Lakewood was set to host its MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Tournament Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Vikings were slated to take on Saginaw Swan Valley in the Regional Semifinals with Corunna taking on Frankenmuth in the regional’s other opening round match. “It feels good. It feels amazing to finally win,” Aguilera said. “Last year, it was a rough lime. We got oft' the bus and 1 just had the confidence in me. I was like, ‘I feel it,’ and the first Iwo pins went by, and then another pin went by, and I was like ‘yeah. we're going to win a district title! 111 ’i t The win was a big boost for Aguilera who missed some time this season and wasn’t quite where the team expected him to be with his weight when he was ready to wrestle. Coach Tony Harmer said he was worried that the program had lost him. “He just kept on grinding and we had some challenges and he came back during the league meet... and took third. I am proud of him with some of the adversity he has been going through,” Harmer said. Harmer was sure the coin flip going his team’s way could have helped make the dif­ ference when the two teams met for what turned into a 42-36 Portland win in their conference dual back at Lakewood High School In January. This lime the Vikings fell like they were in | control from the start even with Portland’s • ■ Landon Lanz opening the match by pinning | Lakewood’s Eric Bartlett 4:33 into the 113pound match. Bartlett put in the work to be eligible at the weight class and put up a good fight before he fell, and then things started falling the Vikings’ way. Lakewood shot to a 24-0 advantage with consecutive pins from Vincent Stamm at 120 pounds, Kade Boucher at 126, Hudson Goe- ; thals at 132 and Mason Livermore at 138. Getting Goethals in to face Portland’s George Burgoyne was one of the key differences •5- See VIKINGS, page 10 ' > s I h .■.■a* 1 �f Pbqb 10 — Thursday. February 15. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Beavers and Mounties overcome Saxons in second half Junior Leina Schweickert and Peake both hit threes in the third quarter for their team’s only points of the period. “We made some shots at the beginning against Harper,” Youngs said. “I appear to be a better coach when they make shots. If you go back to Coldwater, Harper and Northwest we have really started playing a lot better. We're not getting wins, but teams are not getting a night off when they play us. They haven’t quit. Which is something that is easy for a team that has three wins to do, to mail it in to the end of the season.” Playing on back-to-back nights, the Saxons didn’t keep pace with the Parma Western girls Tuesday who took a 68-15 win at Hastings High School. Hewitt had seven points in the loss. Rayah Hitt led the Panthers with 17 points. Kaia Bruneel had 13 points and Bayli Stewart finished with ten. “Parma, that’s as good of a high school basketball team as I have seen in person,” Youngs said. The Saxons get another crack at Northwest Friday, Nov. 16, and then will be home for ballgames with Pennfield Feb. 20 and Mar­ shall Feb. 23. The Hastings girls are 3-13 overall and 1-8 in the 1-8 heading into the rematch with the Mounties. Kalli Koning had six points and Adeline Nickels five in the loss. Sports Editor Coach Youngs was pretty pleased with the The scorcbook lists three straight Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference defeats in five defensive effort on Northwest’s Mara Mitchell, led in part by Nickels. He was really pleased days, but there were positives throughout for with everyone’s effort highlighting the perfor­ the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team. mances of Kimber Fenstemaker, Hewitt, FridThe stretch stared with a 46-29 defeat at dle and Madilynn Peake off the bench too. Harper Creek Friday evening in conference Mitchell did finish with 20 points to lead play, and then the Saxons lost back-to-back the Mounties. She had eight in the fourth ballgames at home Monday and Tuesday to quarter to help her team seal the victory Ash­ Jackson Northwest and Parma Western. ley Weller chipped in ten points. Brooke Hastings head coach Chase Youngs said he thought the Saxons played some of their best Grant had eight points. The Saxons couldn’t keep pace late at ball of the entire season during the stretch, Harper Creek last Friday either. especially Monday in a 5-38 loss to the visit­ Hastings shot out to a 12-3 lead in the first ing Mounties. quarter in Battle Creek and led 19-17 at the half, Jackson Northwest is currently 14-3 and but scored just ten points in the second half. leads the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Coach Youngs was pleased with the boxwith a 9-1 record. and-one defense his girls ran to slow down As ha.s happened here and there, a late scoring drought cost the Saxons. Northwest the Beavers’ Ella Chantrenne a bit. She fin­ led the ballgame 24-16 at the half, but Hast­ ished with 12 points, the only double-digit scorer for her team. ings rallied to get within 31-30 heading into The Beavers’ length continued to be a chai- • the fourth quarter with a 14-7 run in the third. Olivia Friddle had eight points in the third lenge for the Saxons to deal with as it was in quarter and ten in the second half to help the the first meeting between the two teams. Foul Saxons more than keep pace early in the sec­ trouble didn’t help the Saxons either. Hewitt had a team-high 12 points for ond half. She finished with ten points. Rachael Hewitt had a team-high 14 points for Hastings, but just two in the second half. Victoria Tack and Fenstemaker had five the Saxons. She had six in the fourth quarter. points apiece and Peake finished with four. Brett Bremer 1$ 15 A J i. t r The Saxons' Victoria Tack (21) blows by Harper Creek’s Izzie Miller( 35) in the first half of their Friday night matchup at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. (Photo by PerryHardin) 4 5 t • «4 L I 1 f -r ■/J J ■ I 1. z I I« Saxon senior guard Adeline Nickels (1) attacks the rim past Harper Creek's Alyssa Smith (3) and Camille Robinson (10) during their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference contest Friday night at Harper Creek High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ri:^ 4 wA I {«1II « J - t ;:r’ * < * • ► "etFflC X I 4 IC^ > f :«<e ■ A VIKINGS, continued from page 9 between the regular season meeting and the Vikings’ district championship win. Lakewood would also get pins in the dual from Bryson Boucher at 150 pounds and Calder Villanueva at 175 pounds before Agu­ ilera put on the finishing touch. With the two forfeits at the end though, both teams won seven weight classes, mean­ ing even the defeats were key to making the difference on the scoreboard. “We added [assistant coach] Lane Allen to our roster this year. He wrestled with in 2017 and he is just so analytical,” Harmer said. “He is hungry for it. He wants the kids to experience what he did. He made the state meet back when he was in high school, 1 made the state meet. We got talking and we said we have to get something going for them. So, he is all about match-ups, looking, bouncing. Him and I stressed each other out for the last week and a half... bouncing ideas back and forth ... I have a great coaching staff. That is what it really boils down to.” Jonathan Krebs put up a good fight bumped up against Portland’s Landon Guilford who took a 3-1 win in their 157-pound match. That wasn’t necessarily a spot the Vikings were looking to just hold serve, but a few other guys really did their job in defeats. Even though he clearly really wanted to push for a victory in the end, the Viking cor­ ner convinced Lydon Rogers to play things safe in a 4-2 loss to Portland’s Liam Spitzley in the 144-pound match. Spitzley had a 4-0 lead going into the third period and a reversal by Rogers kept him in good position. In the 165-pound match, Lakewood’s Chris Webb managed to fi^t off a pin in the final minute against the Raiders’ Brad Meyers who took a 12-4 major decision with his late three nearfall points. At 190 pounds, the Vikings’ Levi Frizzell did an outstanding job of keep­ ing Portland’s Bryce Fullet from turning him over in what went in the books as a 12-3 Raider major decision. “They had beaten us three years in a row. Every year, it is stress. I lose years off my life, and the same thing with [Portland head coach Andrew Pulling] too,” Harmer said. “After all this is said and done, we hang out, we work together, we practice together and it is just - it is what it is when it comes district time. We’re good friends, and that is what makes this even a little bit tougher.” Portland reached the district final with a 51-24 win over Central Montcalm in the dis­ trict’s opening round match. The Vikings were in Alma Saturday, Feb. 10, for their MHSAA Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Simon ran his season record to 30-1 by winning the 215-pound weight class. He pinned his first two foes in a total of one minlite and 47 seconds and then took an injury forfeit win in the championship round. Krebs took the 144-pound championship with three technical falls on his way to the championship round where he pinned Swan Valley’s Matthew Adams in 47 seconds. Lakewood has a total of seven guys through to the individual regional round of the state tournament which will be hosted by Howard City Tri County Saturday' Feb T7 A <ir hi £” X',s :jx5 Vincent Risk at 165 both placed fourth. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW of Review Review will will meet at the Township M TaNOTICE U 5 that the Board ° ^^'7" Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2024 assessment roll. 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Liam Troutner had the top individual finish of the day for the Trojan team with a 28th-place performance in his slalom competition. He had runs of 28.78 seconds and 29.26. The Plainwell/TK boys also had Robby Jones place 39th, Sam Bacon 48th and Colin Gntter 49th in the slalom. In the giant slalom, Jones led the way for the Trojan Ski team with a 45th-place finish. He had runs of 22.31 and 24.39. Bacon 56th. Troutner had a second run of 22.21, the fastest slalom run of the day for the Trojans, but couldn t make up for a mishap the first time down. East Grand Rapids’ Quinn Erwin was the latest skier in each of the four guys’ runs of t e day. He was the slalom champion with J I runs of 22.70 and 23.55. That first run down was 1.77 seconds faster than any other guy. He was also the GS champion thanks to runs of 18.00 and 20.05. The top three teams and top ten individuals all qualify for the MHSAA Division 2 Ski Finals, which will be held at Nubs Nob Feb. 26. The top four individuals not on the state qualifying teams in both the slalom and GS also earned spots in the state finals whether or not they managed a top ten finish. Erwin and the Pioneers won the boys’ regional title with just 50 points ahead of Mattawan 98, West Catholic 110, Cadillac 153, Grand Rapids Christian 192, Forest Hills Central 196.5, Caledonia 210.5, Hackett Catholic Prep 309, Lowell 323, Spring Lake 324.5, Plainwell/TK 367, South Haven 401 and Northview 493. Lillian Wamez led the Plainwell/TK girls in both events. In the GS, she was 53rd over­ all with runs of 26.46 and 25.21. Amelia Wynalda placed 55th, Kaitlyn Hodges 58th and Marian Gielincki 62nd. In the girls’ slalom, Wamez had times of 35.93 and 36.54 to place 45th overall. Wynal­ da had the fastest slalom run for the Plain­ well/TK girls getting down the hill in 35.77 on the first run. She added a 37.11 second run to place 46th. Alivia Raak was 57th and Laine Hinton 62nd for the Trojans. Cadillac’s Onalee Wallis was a fall on the second run of the slalom from sweeping the two girls’ races. She had the top time of 24.46 the first lime down, in the slalom, but finished 40th with a second run time of 43.06. East Grand Rapids Hannah Darooge was right behind Wallis on that first run in 24.50 and then took the slalom victory with a time of 25.03 on the second run. Wallis won the GS with runs of 20.41 and 18.55. Her teammate Avery Meyer was sec­ ond with times of 20.87 and 18.64. Darooge placed third in the GS with runs of 21.22 and 19.25. Cadillac won the girls' regional title with 44 points ahead of Mattawan 60, East Grand Rapids 101, Grand Rapids Christian 130, Forest Hills Central 188, Grand Rapids Cath­ olic Central 198, Hackett Catholic Prep 211, Spring Lake 286, Caledonia 330.5, Lowell 418, Northview 436, Plainwell/TK 438 and South Haven 531. The Trojan Ski Club had a Senior Night race planned for Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Timher Ridge. The Saxon team also had Jordan Humphrey fourth at 113 pounds. Sutfin took an 11 -4 win over Ayden Mosh­ er from Holt in the 144-pound championship match. He cruised into the semifinals with an opening round pins and a technical fall in the quarterfinals. In the 144-pound semifinal, Sutfin took a 7-2 win over Brighton’s Kaden Tindall. Hokanson pinned his quarterfinal and semifinal opponents to reach the championship match where he was bested by Brighton’s Ethan Smith 10-5 for his first defeat of the season. Hokanson is now 45-1 on the year. The Saxons had five individuals place in the top 4 and qualify for individual regionals. •• Sutfin won the team’s one championship on... the day. Troy HokansonI was runner- up in his weight. Colton Smith and Isaac Friddle placed 3rd. Jordan Humphrey placed 4th. These five wrestlers will compete in indi­ vidual regionals next Saturday at Holt. 1 «» I ( L r « pl ■ I -4 1 Saxons get handful past individual district in D1 Hastings is sending five guys to the MHSAA Division 1 D . , Individual Wrestling Regional at Holt Saturday thanks to their topour finishes in the district at Jackson High School last Saturday. _ Keegan Sutfin took the one individual distn Ct championship for Hastings, at 144 pounds. Hokanson was the regional runner-up „ pounds, Isaac Friddle at 215 pounds and Colton Smith at 132 both placed third. .« V I . 11 ; L* i’ * 'J 4 I X J >4 I I -r I I 4I 4 I M if ** r I hu V #> * _ * I. 1 I '”8, '‘W K ■'4 11* •J Im. •c ’’y > ’>» X. “'is ■'5Al *!^| ' •••• Jh 'X { ( if* * ♦ Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color. national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice indivS^‘0 •x‘ (Qi Kade Boucher took a runner-up finish at 126 pounds for the Vikings, Stamm at 120 212196 wHI b?^a'‘Xlted first app^hearing iz* .* 4 ' 4 �b ’c;• ’^1 ^7' > Vf I T? t'’- 7 I n. 4 I I *Y \ ’ jj '’ll ■ II n] V Hi I I t II k. X '■ ?S SSJ: v th I- V^Z‘> is* 'k.. I I 1 F I* > . < ’ 1 ' V- i * / < I ■! 5? i I ■ I 1 xJ fl 1 i j I.*' «/r f f Brett Bremer Sports Editor Wayland widened the gap between itself and the Thomappie Kellogg varsity wrestling team Thursday night. The Wildcats took a three-point win in their OK Gold Conference dual this season, on their way to a conference championship, but stretched the difference to 5-19 as thev outscored the Trojans in the MHSAA Divfsion 2 Team District Final at Wayland Union High School Thursday. TK opened the conference dual between the two teams with wins al 126 pounds, 132, 138 and 144. The Wildcats won all four of those weight classes to bookend their district win. The Wildcats won ten of the 14 weight classes. The Trojans got pins from Blake Bossenberger at 175 pounds and Jayce Curtis at 1 90 pounds in the middle of the dual, and they added a 5-09 win by Jimmy Manne over Zephan Shafer in the 285-pound bout and a 14-3 major decision by Christien Miller over Ryan Kious al 113 pounds. Wayland won the first four bouts of the final. Danny Kenna knocked off TK’s Griffin Grummet 14-6 at 138 pounds and his team­ mate CJ Nesbit followed up with an 11-8 win over Camden Peter at 144. Pins by Henry Maass at 150 pounds, Elijah Weaver at 157 and Lane Button at 165 bumped the Wildcat lead to 25-0 to start things off. Wayland would add pins by Trent Sikkema at 215 pounds, Jody Bitner at 106 pounds and Rex Emmorey at 126 pounds as well as a major decision for Miles Nesbit at 120 and a win by Ty Langley at 132 to finish things off. Thomappie Kellogg got by Godwin Heights in the opening round of its MHSAA Division 2 Team District Tournament with a 65-15 victory over the Wolverines. Wayland took a 73-6 opening round win over Grand Rapids Christian to get to the final. w .•w*' « ffW ? I S I I I < •,O I** • ■_ \^f , 4 ,Z I ‘•4*. ^rV* K>; 5P .r I, k Thornapple Kellogg's GriHin Grummet moves Godwin Heights' DJ Mata around the mat during their 138-pound bout in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Wavland Union High School Thursday, Feb. 8. (Photo by Brett Bremer) p 1 Griffin Grummet got the TK team its first points in the dual with Godwin Heights, outscoring DJ Mata 15-0. The rest of the TK wins came by pin or forfeit - ten of them in all. Peter, Bossenberger, Curtis, Tanner Bux­ ton, Tom Bewersdorf, Collin Mann and Mill­ er had pins for TK. Micah Dock, Raini Braska arid Caleb Miller took forfeit victories against voids in the Wolverine line-up. Wayland had a few close duals, but a onepoint win over Cedar Springs this season was enough to get the Wildcats a share of the 2024 OK Gold Conference championship when coupled with a runner-up finish to the I Red Hawks at the conference tournament Feb. 2 in Middleville. The TK wrestlers headed to Lowell for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District Tournament Saturday and Miller and Curtis earned spots in the regional round of the indi­ vidual state tournament with their top four medal winning performances. Curtis won the 165-pound weight class. He pinned Lowell’s Seth Harvey in the champi­ onship match at their flight after sticking each of his first three foes too. Curtis needed less than a minute to pin Will Vanden Berg from Grand Rapids Chris­ tian and Troy Postema from Zeeland West in his first two matches. He pinned Hamilton’s Tyler Block with 31 seconds left on the clock in the third period of their semifinal bout. Miller placed third in the 113-pound weight class. Miller was pinned by Holland’s Aiden Segovia in the third period of their quarterfi­ nal match to start the day and then wrestled all the way through the consolation bracket to advance. Miller pulled out a 9-7 win.over Ionia’s Chad Campell in the first round of consola­ tion and then pinned Hamilton’s Ethan Good: win in the blood round, the consolation semij finals. Miller got another shot at Segovia in the match for third place and took an 8-6 win. Thomappie Kellogg 215-pounder Abram Dutcher and 165-pounder Blake Bossenberg­ er both reached the blood round before bow­ ing out of the state tournament. Miller and Curtis will head to Allendale for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual Wres­ tling Regional Saturday, Feb. 16. p 11 * < »a 4 » f I w ► k 14 .. M* I". “wSS A. . V..* » ■ < Thornapple Kellogg's Blake Bossenberger works to try and earn a take down early on in his 165-pound bout with Godwin Heights' Cameron Overton in the MHSAA Division 2 Team District Semifinal at Wayland Union High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -ws «■e B W re hi at Caberfae Peaks tbiiij te w Cot w «r« f f .A I I t J > 7 7 j- 1 ms f F’ f 4^ r 4 5 ' * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058, to examine and review the 2024 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/ or current year qualified agricultural denials: V. 1 ae-WiWI’-? fiiS ran * « * «* A r tsacanj hffguy iakiion® T uw > - LHIP £i*“J • i * ■< ■ t 4 «* i K?:- nc '7 , '■ 1 < . 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V‘ .it' ft ■ / *•» X' 9' A* .■ 5 • > •lA A A / 9^ P* » • 1 r > .x* 4^ * r I if ' ^5 5 (ft' i 4 TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I ^*bs I p far «* ■ % J I 212198 * V clinched the district title for the Panthers with Tack getting his pin of Jacob Bollone from Saranac midway through the third period of their 150-pound bout and then Mendon Phil­ lips getting his hvo-point decision al 157. It has been, and continues to be, an outstand­ ing season for the Delton Kellogg youngsters. The Panther team got eight wrestlers through its MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wrestling District at Bronson Saturday including the two seniors and six underclassmen. Those eight will wrestle in the individual regional hosted by Mendon this Saturday, Feb. 16. The two seniors advanced through the indi­ vidual district with Watson the runner-up at 175 pounds and Bhola placing fourth at 215 pounds. The DK team had one individual district champion - Swift. Swift pinned each of his first two foes in less than a minute to get to the 285-pound championship match where he pinned Jonesville’s Cooper Stevens in 3:45. Swift ran his record to 41-6 and coach Phillips said he continues on in the state tournament ranked second in the state in D4 at his weight. “He is just a dominant wrestler,” coach Phillips said of Swift. “[Stevens] was pretty tough. He was tough on his feet. He had watched us and his defense was pretty tough. He negated some of the things we do pretty well.” That was what it took for Stevens to make it halfrvay through the second period against Swift, who started on the bottom and earned ajquick reversal.before getting the pin^ : /. -. Delton Ke! logg aHo- had I Kay le< Mclelhn the runner-up at 106 pounds, TJ Wright fourth at 113. Antolovich at 120, Stampfler third at 132 and Harmon third at 138. Coach Phillips was pretty impressed with is young lightweights. Mdellan wasn’t the starter at 106 pounds for the Panther varsity to start the season, but worked his way into that position and now into the regional round of the state tournament. He said Wright and Antolovich vsTestled especially well too. Maple Valley was as part of the district tournament in Bronson too. Burpee was the lone top four medalist to earn a spot in this weekend’s regionals. He placed second at 190 pounds. r 4 f - Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors bookended the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team’s first team district championship since 2021 Thursday at Bellev­ ue High School. Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips got a good feeling when he noticed. Panther senior Michael Bhola was pinned by Saranac s Joe Lauer in the 215-pound bout to start the MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final at Bellevue High School, but coach Phillips said he set the tone for his team with his effort in the loss. Delton Kellogg’s only other senior, Luke Watson finished off a 63-18 win for the Delton Kellogg team with a pin of Saranac's Whyatt Hicks late in the first period of their 190-pound bout. In between, Delton Kellogg got a pin from Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds, AJ Lorenz at 113 pounds. Gauge Stampfler al 132 pounds, Griffyn Harmon at 138, Tucker Tack at 150 and Austyn Lipscomb at 165 pounds. The Delton Kellogg team took two forfeit wins and also added a 4-2 win by 157-pounder Mendon Phillips over Landen Winsor in the 157-pound bout. Delton Kellogg opened its day with a 54-12 win over Maple Valley in the district semifinals. Swift, Harmon and Tack had pins for the Panthers in a dual that had just four contested weight classes. DK got forfeit wins fro Lorenz at 113 pounds, Gorban .AntoJovich at 120, Olivia Po^t at 126,''Stamj5flbriat-132, Meridon Phil­ lips at 150 and Lipscomb at 157 pounds. Maple Valley’s lone win on the mat came thanks to a pin from Jackson Burpee in his 190-pound bout with Watson. Skyler Cook took a forfeit win for Maple Valley at 215 pounds. Coach Phillips said wrestling in the tough Southwestern Athletic Conference his Pan­ thers really set their sights on using that con­ ference season as preparation for a district championship run. “I was really impressed with the level of intensity they came out with,” coach Phil­ lips said. A couple of tough freshmen middle weight ' S’ i «^k **■** n * 1. " .•. lU ; * Delton grapplers outdo Saranac to win D4 district t H’ 3f h' k- th J MHSAA wrestling team celebrates with its trophy after winning Panthers^uito^M J^eam District Tournament hosted by Bellevue Thursday. The Hantners defeated Maple Valley and Saranac to win the district title. » I U'ki,u 4 LL4 ?•: t -kA 1 ) U’lLt r:* •J k M tT 1 r f r. < I r I t I r” 7 » I » 4 »<te: > ]lk *» f- k. S’ I I B :::ZL-: I > Ik The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15. 2024 — Page 11 Wayland beats out TK D2 wrestling district r. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team clinched their fourih lnlerstate-8 Athlet­ ic Conference Championship by finishing olT a sweep of the conference competitions on their home mat Wednesday, Feb. 7, Hastings outscored runner-up Jackson Northwest by nearly 60 points putting up a total of 711.12 points. Jackson Northwest was second with a score of 652.76 ahead of Pennfield 595.5, Harper Creek 593.3 and Parma Western 573.72. “I cannot say enough about the strength and versatility of this team,” Hastings head coach Linsey Jacinto said. “We have been able to sub different team members in and out of all three rounds with very little impact. Wc made a switch in round two just before going out on the mat at the conference finals and had one of our best rounds yet. The Saxons put together scores of 221.2 points in round one and then 193.32 in round two. They finished off their day with a score of 296.6 in round three. Northwesl was second in ail three rounds to earn the runner-up spot. The Mounties had scores of 209.6 in round one, 179.06 in round two and 264.1 in round three. Hastings was as little better overall on the scoreboard as it placed third in one last postseason tune-up Saturday at the Mason invitational. Mason won the Division 1/2 competition with an overall score of 764.84 ahead of St. Johns 730.22, Hastings 713.02, Mt. Pleasant 685.58 and Holt 577.34. The Saxons had scores of 229.5 in round one, 190.32 in round two and 293.2 in round three. Hastings now heads to Gull Lake High School Friday for its MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. “Wc are cleaning the fine details and really working on round two heading into districts, Jacinto said. “Alumni and outside family and friends have been coming to practice to help and get fresh eyes on the rounds. The team is confident and ready to hit the mat on Friday in Gull Lake. The top four teams from the district advance to the following weekend’s regional round of the state tournament. 5» Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm March 13th, 2024. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: 1.16522 Agricultural 42.91% 1.11806 44.72% Commercial 1,04843 Industrial 47.69% 1.22010 40.98% Residential 1.00000 50.00% Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. ' Chad VanSyckle, Supervisor Baltimore Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling. Baltimore Township Clerk Jana Harding Bishop 3100 E Dowling Rd Hastings, MI 49058 269.378-7280 I I 1 I I f �V a 1 ■ • 'ti !< Pgg^ 12 _ Thursday, February 16. 2024 — The Hastings Banner STATE OF MtCMKJAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL ORCurr BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATIOM/PO9T1NO AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 2023-738-CH Court addr©es: 220 E. Court Street, Hastings. MI 49058 Court tolephon© no.: 269-945-1285 Plaintiff Yet Yank©e Springs LLC <M)/a Yankee Springs Meadows I FG AL NOTICES iw -» f r a Financial FOCUS C>j < NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY FORECLOSURE NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT. Attention homeowner: If you are a military Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised 'L. member on active duty. If your period of active duty I 9 judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a have been ordered to active duty, please contact Member SIPC Wendi Stratton CFP® sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC the attorney for the party foreclosing th© mortgage Financial Advisor them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder 1330 N. Patterson Rd Financial Advisor at th© t©l©phon© number stated In this notice. for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding WaylarxJ, Ml 49348 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Nottc© of foreclosur© by advertisement. Notice Is 423 N. Main St. the circuit court In BARRY County, starting promptly (269) 795-2620 given under section 3212 of the revised Judicature Nashville, Ml Hastings, Ml 49058 at 1:00 PM. on February 29. 2024. The amount due Plaintiff's attorney act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that (517)760-8113 (269) 948-6265 Kevin P, Sutherland (P81681) on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the th© following mortgag© will be foreclosed by a sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not John A. Vos (P38643) sal© of th© mortgaged premises, or some part automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear 234 N Dtviston Ave., Ste. 400 of them, at a public auction sale to th© highest ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 bidder for cash or cashier's check at th© place of encouraged to contact the county register of deeds holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting (616) 333-2427 not be that useful. The S&P Investing for your future down and then sell them when office or a title insurance company, either of which promptly at 01:00 PM, February 29. 2024. The V 500 only measures the stock is important — but it can be the price has risen significantly, may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE amount du© on th© mortgag© may be greater on Defendant challenging. How can you you’d always make some tidy prices of the leading publicly Unknown Holders of TWe to, or Interest in. ManufacINFORMATION: Default has been made in the the day of th© sale. Placing th© highest bld at the tured/Moblle Home (1996 Redman Millbrook. Serial navigate the complexities of profits. The main drawback traded U.S. companies by conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shelby sal© does not automatically entitle the purchaser #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barry Lane. Salamone, a single woman, whose address is 631 to free and clear ownership of the property. A the financial markets and make to this technique, though, is market capitalization — but N. Wilson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, as original Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 49348) potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the the right decisions for your that it’s virtually impossible your investment portfolio, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration county register of deeds office or a title Insurance TO: Defendants to follow, especially for if properly diversified, will situation? Systems. Inc., as nominee for Team Mortgage company, either of which may charge a fee for IT IS ORDERED: « Fortunately, you don’t have individual investors. Nol•IM investments other include 1. You are being sued In this c»urt by the plaintiff to Company LLC. being a mortgage dated July this information. Default has been made in the have the Court declare Plaintiff owner of the above-ref­ 15, 2021, and recorded on August 4, 2021 with conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark not even professional money than U.S. stocks, such as to go it alone. A financial erenced manufactured/moblle home. You must file Document Number 2021-009798. Barry County A Massie II. an unmarried man to Fifth Third advisor can help you in these managers, can really predict bonds, government securities, Records. State of Michigan and then assigned to your answer or take other action permitted by law In Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated November with any accuracy when stock international stocks and more. key areas: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, this court at the court address above on or before 1 -294, 2011, and recorded on November 21, 2011, • Developing a personal prices have reached high or Consequently, the performance as assignee as document^ by an assignment dated 2024. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be as Document Number: 201111210010938, Barry financial strategy - Many low points. Consequently, November 28, 2023 and recorded on November 28, County Records, said mortgage was assigned of your portfolio won’t track entered against you for the relief demanded In the oomto Fifth Third Bank, National Association f/k/a 2023 and given document number 2023-009259 in factors go into creating a long­ those who tiy to make these that of the S&P 5(X) or any plaint filed in this case. Fifth Third Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each term financial strategy. What guesses could miss out on other single index, either. Your dated January 30, 2019 and recorded February there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum week In the Hastings Banner for three consecutive is your risk tolerance? When opportunities. For example, financial advisor can help of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE 08, 2019 by Document Number. 2019-001031, , weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this would you like to retire? What investors who are determined you employ more meaningful on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND 11/100 DOLLARS court. the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand ($145,127.11). Said premises are situated in the City sort of retirement lifestyle have to buy low might not want to benchmarks, such as whether 3. The Barry County Sheriff or qualified court offi­ Eight Hundred Fifty-One and 60/100 ($53,851.60) of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and cer shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, you envisioned? What are purchase investments when the your portfolio’s progress is on Including interest at the rate of 4.75000% per are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot(s) 11 and 12 and at Hastings Public Library at 227 E. State Street, your other important goals? A market is up — but this practice track toward helping you meet annum. Said premises are situated in the City of THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF Hastings, Ml 49058 and at Barry County Clerk's Office financial advisor will ask these could lead to taking a “time your financial goals. Also, a of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are HASTINGS according to the plat thereof recorded in at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 for three described as; The North 1/3 of Lots 97, 98, and 99 Liber 2 of Plats, Page 5 of Barry County Records. and other questions in getting to out” from investing just when financial advisor will review continuous weeks and shall file proof of posting in this of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according Street Address: 631 N. Wilson Street, Hastings, Ml know you, your family situation the market is in the midst of a your portfolio and investment court. to the plat thereof Commonly known as: 522 N 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months py of this order shall be sent to Defendants and your hopes for the future, rally. But a financial advisor strategy regularly to determine 4. A Ml MICHIGAN AVE, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the from the date of such sale, unless the property is named above at the last-known address by registered By taking this type of holistic can steer clients toward a more what changes, if any, need to property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the approach, a financial advisor disciplined approach, such as be made, either in response to 600.3241a In which case the redemption period shall last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall be date of sale unless the property Is abandoned or be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property buying quality investments and can help you create financial the markets or to events in your filed with this court. used tor agricultural purposes. If the property is Is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the and investment strategies holding them for the long teim, life. Date: Dec. 18, 2023 determined abandoned in a rdance with MCL Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA appropriate for your needs. Vicky L. Alspaugh P48572 regardless ofthe ups and downs Investing for your future 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to • Avoiding mistakes - A of the market. period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 the person who buys the property at the mortgage can be exciting and rewarding STATE OF MICHIGAN days after statutory notice, whichever is later, if the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for financial advisor can help • Checking progress toward — and you can feel more JUDICIAL DISTRICT property is presumed to be used for agricultural damaging the property during the redemption you avoid costly investment your goals - If you were to confident in your decisions STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR mistakes. One such mistake is invest without any guidance, BARRY COUNTY PROBATE when you have someone pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION attempting to “time” the market. you might not be looking at helping you along the way. Is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR Court address; 220 E. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49056 is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: Investors pursue market timing your investments’ performance Court telephone no.: 269-945-1285 be held responsible to the person who buys the IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON when they try' to “buy low” with the proper perspective. This article was written by Plaintiff property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY and “sell high.” In theoiy, of For example, some investors Edward Jones for use by your Yes Yankee Springs LLC dAVa Yankee Springs Meadows mortgage holder for damaging the property during HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR course, this is a great idea — simply compare their portfolio 1330 N. Patterson Rd. local Edward Jones Financial the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, Wayland, Ml 49348 The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In if you could consistently buy returns against a widely used Advisor. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE (269) 795-2620 that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE investments stocks, in market index, such as the S&P Edward Jones, Member Plaintiff’s attorney to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. particular—when their price is 500. But this comparison may SIPC Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) plus interest. Dated: February 1, 2024 Randall S. Dated: February 1,2024 For more information, please John A. Vos (P38643) Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 Bank. National Association f/k/a Fifth Third Bank J. Johnson, Johnson, Blurnberg, & Associates, LLC, state of Michigan STATE OF MICHIGAN Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield 5955 West Main Street, Suite 18, Kalamazoo. Ml Barry County 5*'’ Circuit Court PROBATE COURT (616) 333-2427 Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 COUNTY OF BARRY - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 19MI00053-2 V 5598 Michael Discher v Bay to Bay Building Concepts Defendant PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING LLC, Jerold Saeman, and Dan Nelson (02-01 )(02-22) Unknown Holders of Trtle to, or Interest in, Manufac211823 (02-01 )(02-22) 211862 Decedent's Estate File No. 23-546-CK tured/Mobile Home (1996 Redman Millbrook, Serial FILE NO. 24-29715-NC #11253062 and cunently located at 12895 Barry Lane, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement To: Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC and Jerold Wayland. Ml, Barry County. 4?348) Notice Is given undef s^lon 3212 of the revised Sa^an: Notice is given under section 3212 of the/evlsed NOTICE OF HEARING In th? matter of Brentley Elwin Donaldson. judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3242,f<-’ judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MG'L6da.32i2. rfellftluding: 1. Motion title: for Entry of Order Declaring Owner­ that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale TO ALL INTERESTED PERSO that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a You are being sued in Barry County. You ship of Manufactured/Mobll© Home. of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at whose address(es) is/are unknown and sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of must contact Attorney Eric E. Matwiejczyk or the 2. Moving party; Plaintiff Yes Yankee Springs LLC a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder whose interest in the matter may be barred or Barry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office to request d/b/a Yankee Springs Meadows. or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding affected by the following: copies of the pertinent paperwork. An answer to 3. This matter has been placed on th© motion calcourt In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly February 22, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage the complaint must be filed within 28 days of this endar for: Judge Vicky L. Alspaugh P429721. Date: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on at 1:00 PM, on February 29, 2024. The amount rnay be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest 3/6/2024, Time; 9:45 a.m.. Court address. 220 W. State publication, or within 28 days of being served by 2/28/2024 at 2:15 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the St., Hastings, Ml 49058. certified mail. Failure to answer to the action could sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. 4. If you require special a KM mmodations to use the result in a default judgment being entered against automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear William M. Doherty P41960 for the following A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the court because of disabilities, please contact the court you. ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is purpose: county register of deeds office or a title Insurance Immediately to make arrangements. encouraged to contact the county register of deeds company, either of which may charge a fee for this MOTION Petition for a Name change for Brentley office or a title insurance company, either of which Eric E. Matwiejczyk information; Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Plaintiff owner may charge a fee for this Information: Duff, Chadwick and Associates, P.C. Elwin Donaldson to be changed to Larry Elwin Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an of a manufactured/moblle home (9196 Redman Mill­ Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Steven A. Kaiser 220 W. Main Street Helms. unmam'ed woman brook, serial #11253062) and currently located within and Mary L. Kaiser husband and wife Ionia, Michigan 48846 Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Mortgage Plaintiff’s manufactured/moblle home park and occupy­ Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic (616) 527-0020 Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee ing Site 93 at 12695 Barry Lane, Wayland, Michigan, Brentley Elwin Donaldson Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Barry County, 49348, in order that Plaintiff may then nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or 3045 W State Road, Apt. A Barry County Circuit Court Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wilmington Savings apply to ttw Mich Dept of Stale for a title to the home. assigns Hastings, Ml 49058 Fund Society. FSB. d/b/a Christiana Trust not 220 W. State Street Those individuals last possesslr^ and occupying the Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage (269) 804-8182 individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Hastings, Michigan 49058 home have either died or vacated the home and lot Corporation 212296 Acquisition Trust (269) 945-1285 site. Plaintiff has been unable to learn the Identity of 211773 Date of Mortgage; May 2, 2017 Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 any current titleholder or lienholder despite Irrqulres Date of Mortgage Recording: May 16, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10,2005 with the Mich Dept of State. Plaintiff Incorporates by STATE OF MICHIGAN Amount claimed due on date of notice: $58.017.73 STATE OF MICHIGAN Amount claimed due on date of notice: $116,141.80 reference the contents of the attached Complaint as Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated PROBATE COURT Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated PROBATE COURT it M ntains additional facts and information as well as in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, BARRY COUNTY In Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan BARRY COUNTY verification by Plaintiff. Michigan, and described as: Lot 1 of MALCOLM'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Date: 11-10-2023 ACRES according to the plat thereof recorded In Decedent’s Estate WEST LINE OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 NORTH Decedent’s Estate John A. Vos (P38643) Liber 5 of Plats, page 8 CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29687-DE RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29722-DE of Barry County Records. Court Address; 206 W. Court. Suite 302 COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH 858 Common street address (if any): 2681 W Airport Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste, 302, STATE OF MICHIGAN FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9775 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Hastings, Ml 49058 JUDICIAL DISTRICT SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET The redemption period shall be 6 months from the STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE' EAST 231 date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in Estate of Keagan Matthew Spencer, Deceased BARRY COUNTY PROBATE PEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject Date of birth: 12/09/1997. SUMMONS SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION Estate of Phillip Karl Walldorff. Date of birth: real property is used for agricultural purposes as TO ALL CREDITORS: CASE NO. 73a-CH 04/17/1940. defined by MCL 600.3240(16). NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Court address; 220 E. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 . .................. .... TO ALL CREDITORS: If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Keagan Matthew Spencer, died 11/04/2023. ^P^ne no.: 263.346.1285 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Phillip Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Kari Walldorff, died 10/11/2023. Yankee Springs Meadows DURKEE ROAD. AND ANY OTHER WSEMFN^q claims against the estate will be forever barred pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property at unless presented to Kerri Selleck, personal Creditors of the decedent are notified that all 1330 N. Patterson Rd. OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage representative, or to both the probate court at 206 Wayland, Ml 49348 claims against the estate will be forever barred Common street address (If any): 3200 Durke© holder for damaging the property during the Rd. W. Court. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the (269) 795-2620 Hastings. Ml 49058-9449 unless presented to Highpoint Community Bank, redemption period. personal representative within 4 months after the Plaintiff's attorney personal representative, or to both the probate 6 months from the , Attention homeowner; If you are a military service date of publication of this notice. Kevin P. Sutherland (P81681) date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In court at 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 member on active duty, if your period of active duty a^dance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the suX reS John A. Vos (P38843) and the personal representative within 4 months has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have Date: 02/07/2024 234 N. Division Ave., Ste. 400 after the date of publication of this notice. been ordered to active duty, please contact the Jonathan N. Jllek P65299 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at 8060 Moorsbridge Road . Suite 103, (616) 333-2427 foreclosure sale under the telephone number stated in this notice. Date; 02/01/2024 Portage, Ml 49024 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 V This notice is from a debt collector. (269) 343-1500 Defendant pursuant to MCL 600,3278 the borrower wilt be held Kerri Selleck Highpoint Community Bank Unknown Holders of Title to, or interest In ManufacDate of notice: January 25. 2024 Millbrook ^rial P.O. Box 233 rnortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortage holde^ 150 W. Court Street Trott Law, P.C. Hastings, Ml 49058 Serial for damaging the property during the Hastings, Ml 49058 #11253062 and currently located at 12895 Barrv Lane 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 redemption (269) 720-8640 212197 period. Wayland, Ml, Barry County, 493481 269-945-2401 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 212301 Attention homeowner: If Civil Case you are a military service (248) 642-2515 “ ‘‘“ft.« your period of artIvVdX Synopsis TesoNod clvIl actlon included less than 90 days ago, or if you have^en Hope Township 1520421 Hk or occurrence as alleged in the complaint. (luty, please contact the attorney lor Regular Board meeting (01-25)(02-15) 211423 February 12,2024 SUMMONS Meeting opened at 6:30 pm notice TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the This notice is from a debt collector Approved: people of the State of Michigan you are notifiedDate of notice: January 25. 2024 Consent agenda 1. You are being sued. Trott Law, PC. Resolution 2024-1 Salary Resolutions 2. YOU HAVE 21 DAYS after receiving this sum­ 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Election Inspector & Election Chair wages Mil of the complaint to file ■ written mons and a copy Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 anDeputy Clerk. Deputy Treasurer & Code Officer ewer with the court and serve a Ml py on the other (248) 642-2515 wages party or take other lawful action wHh the court (28 1520624 (01-25)(02-15) Assessor salary 211458 /Ki a •I * X or you were served Cardboard recycling annual fee outside of Michigan). Audit engagement letter 3. If you do now answer or take other action within Fire dept Appropriations the time allowed, judgment may be entered against vou Publish & send budget to public hearing March for the relief demanded in the complaint. 18.2024 4. If you require accommodations to use the court Adjourned at 7:18 pm because of a disability or If you require a foreign lan­ guage Interpreter to help you fully participate In court Submitted by: pro^dings, please contact the court immediately to Deborah Jackson, Clerk make arrangements. ’ Date: 11/13/23; Expiration Date; 02/12/24Attested to by Court Clerk Kaylah Fyan Dep. 210352 Doug Peck, Supervisor 212474 Provided by the Harry Ctaudy ajfices td Pdward Jaaes ‘'7' MA I ♦ •r. .. f- . A'. A V.. 4 .--1“ J* « Why see a financial advisor? $ f 7 tf Il > 4 X \ '3^'’ K »».4 »* 9 ft * </ sS«! fS 3* I a di a' * TS I "n ) -X 1 «4 k as I '' 'estti Ft I I I ffauoMta ¥ f 4 t X & J ( “V <1 - I* Wk t Im .A 6s I w... ■h!*;--... 4^ wA UI < 1I •ci �s k f 1 1 i J ( f L A tT r % .X fI ■. ft I I 1 -•* 'n^ UI SSks ' Saxons win first of two ss with Mounties this week w 1 B - * -A . "J -a.’ ;‘*5e M* i r/ tJ 4 VA r'j i ."A a J i; u ’ •a. T aJ «7 7 T’W The Saxons' Daniel Jensen elevates in the paint over Harper Creek’s Joe Cummins late in the fourth quarter Friday in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) i'll 2 CDsff I BP .. Atsis Sk h( ’^47 an s >'2 * •A^w- . ■% * ^5^ *• a rhiJ< B \h» J . ? • 1?®'''?'** S''’‘fen.of •J •E - Ifef ^^5 e atsanh-L ■ fnttK »h“'“ Brett Bremer Sporfs Editor The Delaphiano family was always going to be a big part of the Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team this winter with senior base Alexis Delaphiano in the program and Alexi’s grandfather Jim Delaphiano the team’s regular bus driver. ‘'ttllicoiiu •«r,; N. - ^*ri3 The family gathered with the cheer pro­ gram to honor the memory of Jim’s wife, Alexi’s grandmother, Teresa Delaphiano Sat­ urday as the team hosted its first Teresa Delaphiano Invite. Teresa, who lost a battle with heart disease in September, established the Delton Kellogg High School competitive cheer program 20 « I <« 1 lS?I 9^®^ Ml . ......... JWiai , 1 frawfc sSedEdtytisyoiiTj; 3%Viiw:awthaFa3it fioe. Hastngs, M «0B l«ta ^nWt^3K?B9!^ MbilUIMBlVMlWkrMthq 'T'ves a k f m x*:* f purpose: ran^rs PeSion for a Nre b ElwrDonaldswtDtedTQ^kinaB •5j» Helms. ’T I O’ WyOmO* 35(5WSlalsM^ -tat r % 9P J4SC@ JIS 211773 f* :r PRoeiiitofii »« » .!*« *» lir; • r- ■r^. 5* CiMlWW® i<i CiviTA'®** <* mH t.> i0'J>> ^RtS^*** DK boys rally in fourth for SAC win at Gobles issi •*n ^4^ » :* A?* .9^ *• t <">2 t - r'- ’ rfi a? i-orf tjaf^ tStf » < •* «• Sil •^1 4>* >• » . a r. ,■> r -A :■ .A A >* t I i > I 1 J S’ p > Nickels looks to pass into the paint as Beaver Nate Jackson sXoffPhoto Nigh bcnooi. (Hnoto by Perry Hardin) I -istxa -aasa in* rett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg wiped out an eight-point deficit with a 16-6 run in the fourth quarter to snag a 45-43 Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Central Division win at Gobles Friday night. Freshman Grady Matteson, getting his first full-time varsity action, scored the go-ahead lay-up with 24 seconds to play off a fine assist from teammate Keegan Hill. “I am so, so, so proud of my guys,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogoboom said. “What a great team win that came on the defensive side.” A switch to man-to-man defense in the fourth quarter helped DK chip away at its deficit. The Panthers had a 6-5 lead after one quarter and pushed their lead to seven points with a little less than two and a half minutes to go in the half. Gobles scored the final ten points of the half though, including a buzzer-beating three, to go into the locker rooms with a 26-23 advantage.The Tigers pushed their lead to 37-29 going into the fourth quarter a 21-7 run. The Panthers got a big three from Hugo Martino and a bucket from Chad Stopher off a nice dish from Matteson in the fourth quar­ ter to get the comeback started on that end. Matteson closed the game with ten points, including seven down the stretch. He had a late three as well as his final go-ahead lay-up - which was set-up initially by a steal from teammate Tyler Howland. Howland made some strong ball-handling plays late to help the Panthers burn the final seconds off the block. Howland, Stopher and Martino all finished with 11 points for Delton Kellogg. Howland hit three threes on the night. DK heads into the weekend 3-4 in the SAC Central, a game up on the 2-5 Gobles Tigers who they will host Tuesday. The Panthers will be home against Saugatuck this Friday, Feb. 16. Kalamazoo Christian scored a 59-30 win over the host Panthers Tuesday night in a non-conference ballgame. The Comets had a 29-11 lead at the half, and coach Hogoboom thought his boys played better than that. They missed five free throws, gave up three run-out lay-ups and a wide open three on an out of bounds play while also missing six buckets from point­ blank range according to Hogoboom. The Comets grew their gap throughout the second half though. The DK coach thought the Comets’ size advantage caused his guys to rush some shots. Carter Manion led the Comets wi± 13 points and Nathan Fetterley had 11. Delton got six points each from Victor Gonzalez and Chad Stopher. /’■ p* 9 z Parchment took it to the Delton Kellogg girls Tuesday night at Delton Kellogg High School, outscoring thee host Panthers 52-26 in a non-conference bailgame. That loss came on the heels of a tough 49-20 loss at Gobles in Southwestern Athlet­ ic Conference Central Division action last Friday. “Both games saw us starting very slow and then just having to dig out of a very serious hole with leads just too much to overcome,” Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn said. “Both games were almost identical in our fall­ ing behind and then deciding to play hard and get after it after we were down 20 plus points. “We just have to find a better way to get started earlier. We have played a lot of games in a short period of time and our energy level is just struggling to be maintained for any duration of time.” Things aren’t slowing down any. The DK girls were slated to host Battle Creek Acade- my Wednesday night and will be home again Friday to take on Saugatuck. The Panthers get another shot at Gobles, in Delton, Tuesday. Josie Williams had a team-high eight points in the loss to Gobles last week and led DK with 12 in the loss to Parchment Tuesday. “Summer Ritchie just continues to provide energy throughout the games which is great to see. She ended up with five [points] versus Parchment and really had a pretty good game despite the overall score,” Mohn said. <> ,1 «e •s V-.. sx^ija 1 iSm I •r ) I —tk r * a I k- s I **< * ».' %. 1 I» ♦V f ✓ r ■X » X ilS .1 *« I 4 4 V / 4 vlW I k6 p * f t : X b * yr I N % < kft > 'AmA .M ( .‘X The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team gathers with its plaque and med­ als after winning the D4 competition at its first annual Teresa Delaphiano Invite Saturday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lem in all of our rounds honestly.” ^he.said her ^rl^^^i^^oeed. to jy?t}y^v;k on^taking aa-extra breatkibetween wor^..; u- u “They just get anxious and they want to be done. Sometimes we do things with our eyes closed, not thinking about where we are, just a few things like that,” Reynolds said. The DK coach was really pleased with round one and thought her team had a great start to round three. Things got a little wob­ bly as round three wound down. Coach Reynolds said there might be a little more conditioning work to do as her team pushes towards districts. The Panthers \vyi Jje a p^pf thp MHSA^ Division 4 Dj^ifiKi 'ToumameiU hosted 6y Schoolcraft Saturday morning, Feb. 17. The Panthers had one last competition before districts on Monday. They won the three-team D4 competition at the Gull Lake Open with an overall score of 639.44.They put up totals of 205.9 points in round one, 185.84 in round two and 255.7 in round three. White Pigeon was second in the standings with 633.1 points and Schoolcraft third at 566.6. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 METAL ROOFING SALE! Quality affordable roofing installation! Licensed and Insured! Financing and ref­ erences available. Free esti­ mates. Amish craftsmanship. 269-888-5050. For Rent RENTAL HOUSE Small one bedroom house for rent. All appliances furnished includ­ ing washer and dryer. In walk­ ing distance of Tom's Market on State Rd. 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Hasting tot 13 points from Canoil, nine from Barnum, and six apiece form Jiles and Steward. Harper Creek went on a 20-13 run in the second quarter to lead 32-25 at the half last Friday in Battle Creek and then led throughout the second half. Carroll had 12 points, Barnum 11 and Jiles nine in the loss. Eli Randall chipped in eight points. Harper Creek was led by 21 points from Braxton Liss and 13 from Brayden Bess. years ago. She coached, and then coached alongside, current Delton Kellogg varsity head coach Zoe Reynolds. Even after Teresa was no longer officially a coach in the program, she continued to help guide the Panther student-athletes. “She was someone who was outside of things. She loved the program, but she was 4 removed from the immediate program. It was OIVISI^^* . iV " 2015-20’® •ikS k 1 i *• . nice to have that mentor over my shoulders in : dSiii. CWMPIDNS, the wings,” Reynolds said. “We stayed really 9 close. We talked quite often, and then this last * w*— year when she passed we felt like we needed I IB to do something to honor her. She was the one z f ' a‘ < ' (• < i that started our program. u Me «s u “We will just continue this on and see STS? . tA^a where it goes.” isr TULATtONS Delaphiano family members were on hand Iff*ltqn_JR r and a group of her former cheerleaders gath­ ered together too. r. * Alexis Delaphiano was one of 11 Delton G S^rce^ W /y Kellogg seniors honored following the com ­ ffTM STAV h g NOUTTRY FOR THE ^16234058 SEPTK TANK-SE.'?VICE petition, joined by teammates Sarabeth Beeke, Alli Brandli, Kyleigh Hamlin, Maren SP^ , 623-2089 * V-' 9> u S^ M^ows^ Taiyah Mapes, Cova t lA./ ’i < I •'?D Milin-Ruiz,'’ .1- / .. 11 A 5 r Alexis got to accept the first Teresa ic Delaphiano Invite Division championship / I plaque and medals for her team as the Panthers won the five-team competition Saturday. 1 ♦ f The Delton Kellogg girls put up an overall Tt ** score of 633.26 points to win. Fennville was r** r * a distant second with 561.10 points ahead of * (* Bronson 552.60, Comstock 542.20 and Union t > City 503.60. 4f There were also four Division 2/3 teams Bl •A? * competing Saturday. Allegan took that cham­ \ pionship with an overall score of 702.62. J It wasn’t the best day of the season for the y * Delton Kellogg girls, but it wasn’t their low­ est scores either. The Panthers had the top J >a» '• — ■ score in each of the first two rounds in the : *04 >< r D4 contest. They had a score of 206.40 in f round one, 191.46 in round two and 235.40 in round three. '*•3 Bronson had the top round three score at > tr h 236.30. >,••1 1 .%* “We were pretty good today,” coach Reyn­ The Delton Kellogg stunt groups comet together during their round three routine at olds said. “We still have some cleaning up to the Teresa Delaphiano Invite Saturday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett do. We’re too fast. We need to slow down and Bremer) pace ourselves a little more. That is our prob- ;O rtrw Brett Bremer Sports Editor Night one of a back-to-back went better than night two for the Saxons this week. Hastings scored its seventh victory of the season topping visiting Jackson Northwest 59-53 Monday evening. Back in action at Parma Western Tuesday, the Saxons fell 53-36 at Parma Western. The Saxons are now 7-11 overall this season and 3-6 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference, They’ll see the Mounties again at Northwest High School in Jackson this Friday, Feb. 16. Harper Creek also took a 63-43 win over the visiting Saxons in conference play last Friday in Battle Creek. The Saxons shot out to a 10-4 lead against Northwest Tuesday afternoon and had a 23-18 lead at the half. The Mounties went on a run in the middle of the third quarter to pull in front by two, but the Saxons quickly righted the ship and eventually pulled away over the final half of the fourth quarter. Owen Carroll had 20 points to lead the Saxon attack. Jett Barnum finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. David Jiles added 13 points and four assists. Landon Steward added r* . Panther cheer honors founding coach, wins title 5^ . VK . The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 2024 — Page 13 SPECIALIZING IN: • Large Animal Reproduction • Commercial, Show & Hobby Farms • Neonatal Care • 4-H Projects 1 (269) 378^522 bcveterinary$ervice@ginaiLcom r F .X * ■f f 1 i I i < �r 4 4 X < k Page 14 — Thursday, February 15. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Red Hawks and TK share Gold title m* r r. « •1 I 1 TKHS cheerleaders Ava Jahnke (right) and Kella LeClaire cheer with their team­ mates during round one of the OK Gold Conference Final at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday, Feb. 8. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 212155 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. 49080 on the following dates. 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The board will convene or taxable values, pove^ex^^r^S . assessments parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials really hard to lose someone like her, because she is very loud, she is very pas­ sionate, and she is very sweet. She always brings it when no one else can. She always picks me up when I can’t seem to pick myself up. She is just a really strong team­ mate. Not a lot of us can get that, so it was really hard. But her cheering on the side­ lines is just as good as her being right there with us. “We had to put in a couple of exchange students, which is really scary for them, but we all believed in them of course, but I am just really proud of everyone for persever­ ing through something like this because it is really hard.” Bouchard will work on healing as best she can over the next week and the rest of the Trojans will continue to refine their rounds as they prep for the state tourna­ ment. That’s one championship down for TK. Their ultimate goal is to get at least two more championships during the state tournament - at districts and regionals. Anna Jo Smith said that the biggest strides this group of girls have made this season have been in just coming together as a team with the youngsters, experienced cheerleaders and exchange students taking a little bit of time to turn from separate groups into one. “Now, I can honestly say we are all a big family,” Anna Jo Smith said. The Trojans head to Gull Lake High School for their MHSAA Division 2 Dis­ trict Tournament Friday, Feb. 16. They hd a pair of postseason warm-ups before that heading to the Byron Center Invitational Saturday, Feb. 10, and then Gull Lake Monday at the Gull Lake Open, TK won the D2 competition at the Gull Lake Open Monday with an overall score of 723.2. There were 12 teams total competing across all divisions. Portage Central won the D1 title with a score of 718.3 that was second overall to the Trojans Charlotte was the top D3 team with a score of 706.94 and Delton Kellogg won the D4 competition with 639 44 points At the Byron Center Bulldog Invitational Saturday, the Trojans won the D2 competition with an overall score of 736 36 Zeeland West was second at 712 9 and Forest Hills 683.62, Forest Hills Eastern 657.72, Brett Bremer Wayland 646.6 and Catholic Central 549.6. Sports Editor TK had the top round one of the day at The Trojans finished off a run to an OK 227.7 points, then added a 213.66 in round Gold Conference championship on the Red two and a score of 287.9 in round three. Hawks’ mat at Cedar Springs High School in 2023. The Red Hawks tallied scores of 226.4 in round one, 219.52 in round two and 316.9 The Red Hawks returned the favor Thursday, stealing a share of the 2024 OK in round three. Gold Conference title on the Trojans’ mat “Would we have liked to sweep the at Thornapple Kellogg High School in whole thing? Absolutely, but I feel fortu­ Middleville with a victory in the OK Gold nate that my girls won two of the three and we’re still going out on top,” Lula said. “It Conference Championship meet. TK won the first two jamborees of the conference was a good way to end an evil rivalry. We season, a pair of meets that make up half have always been neck and neck and neck and neck and neck. I think for a long time the final standings with the other half com­ ing from Thursday’s championship compe­ that created a ‘we’re not even going to sup­ tition. port you' type of environment, because Cedar Springs put together a nearly flaw­ both teams are so talented . To see them less round three that clinched the win as the take a picture together at the end of all of Trojans wailed in the wings to perform for this was refreshing. It was refreshing. their rowdy home crowd one last time this We’re not happy about it, but refreshseason. ing,” she added with a wink. «4 It is a little disappointing, but we work The Trojans spent the time between the so hard and we had to persevere through competition and the awards ceremony hon­ something that not a lot of people have to oring a group of seniors that includes Mar­ persevere through,” TK senior Anna Jo tine Christensen, Nina Durikova, Madita Smith said. “I am really, really proud of my Boppel, Aurora Sisto, Emilie Landry, Anna team and I am really, really proud of them Jo Smith, Ava Jahnke, Mali Holland and as well because everyone works so hard at Kenady Smith. the same goal. We have been at it for so It was an especially big night for a coumany years that I am so proud of them and pie of those “senior” TK foreign exchange students. Durikova and Christensen comI am so proud of us, and I really want everyone to remember this day. I’m happy peted in a varsity cheer meet for the first still.” time helping to fill the void left by the The crowd celebrated the Trojans and the absence on the mat of junior teammate Red Hawks with chants of “Orange, Black Olivia Bouchard who suffered a shoulder and Red! Orange, Black and Red!” as the injury during the Trojans’ competition at two teams intermingled on the middle of Forest Hills Northern last Saturday. Bouchthe mat with the conference championship ard has been a key component of all three trophy. rounds all season long, and her loss was First-year Trojan head coach Madelynn certainly felt on the mat Thursday. I hursday. SophoLula certainly would have preferred her more more teammate teammate Sienna Sienna Schalk Schalk stepped stepped up up team would not have had to share the con- to to fill fill Bouchard Bouchard’’ss spot spot in in round round two, two, comcom­ ference title, but she was pleased to see a peting peting in in all all three three rounds rounds herself herself for for the the bit of the bitterness taken out of what has first first time time on on the the varsity. varsity. been a bit of a bitter rivalry between the When the Trojans got back to practice two teams who have been so competitive without Bouchard able to compete this with each other for so many years now. week, week, Lula Lula immediately immediately told told her her girls girls that that Coach IS the best coach I have ever had everyone everyone was was going going to to have have to to rise rise to to the the in my entire 14 years of being a cheerleadchallenge. The routines were remaining as er Smith said. She literally told us, ‘if I planned. She wasn’t going to dumb down believe in you guys you can do it,’ ... she any skills or take one of the team’s stunt chose to believe in us and it makes my groups off the mat in round three. heart so full.” “She has such a strong energy and is Hills Central third at 510.4. The Red Hawks took Thursday’s meet such a strong person for our team,” Anna The meet’s top scores came from Diviwith an overall score of 762.82 points. TK Jo Smith said of Bouchard. “She is in all sion 1 winner Hudsonville which had an earned a score of 729.26 ahead of Kenowa three rounds, like most of us are, and it was overall score of 759.1. Raiders pass Vikes to share league title I Brett Bremer 714.18 and Lansing Catholic fourth at Sports Editor 635.74. There is a big tie-breaker Feb. 17 in Lakewood has now won a conference Alma, if the Vikings didn’t already get that title in 15 consecutive seasons, but the job done Monday. Vikings would have preferred not to share The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer this one. team finished r’ its r return to the . Capital ... Area Vikings had to make last minute Activities Conference White Division by changes to a couple of sections of their sharing the 2023-2024 conference champi­ round three routine. They were informed by onship with rival Portland. The Raiders judges that apparently judges had been outscored the Vikings by seven points in scoring the Vikings’ round three routine round three at the final conference meet of wrong all season and that changes had to be the season Wednesday, at Charlotte High made. School, to finish half a point ahead of the “We had to add a new stunt just before Lakewood girls in the day’s standings. they went out on the mat, which is never Lakewood won the first conference jam­ good. We had a good round three going boree of the season and the Raiders placed until that point right there and then I had a second. Their reversed 1-2 finish Wednes­ stunt group that struggled with it and then it day leaves them tied atop the conference kind of carried into the rest of the cheer. standings. Viking head coach Kim Martin said. Both teams will be a part of the MHSAA The Vikings were willing to try a couple Division 3 District Tournament at Alma new additions to the round to try and outdo Feb. 17 where the top four teams qualify for the Raiders. the regional round of the state tournament. We took a risk in adding in that difficulThey both also cheered Saturday, Feb. 10, ty, because going up against Portland we at the Mason Invitational and the Vikings thought we probably needed it,” Martin took a more than H-point win over the said. Raiders in the Division 3 competition. Lakewood had the lead heading into Portland finished Wednesday’s confer­ round three after a score of 233 in round ence competition with an overall score of one and 223.94 in round two. Portland 751,04 and the Vikings tallied 750.54 scored a 229.1 in round one and 221.34 in points. Charlotte was third with a score of round two. Portland outscored the Vikings ^00.6 to 293.6 in round three. It is a sport of repetition,” Martin said. “You repeat and repeat and repeat the same things every practice, every day, so when that stuff is engrained in your brain it is an adjustment to try and fix it. You have to retrain your brain.” “It wasn’t a great night overall for us. A lot of mistakes in rounds. It was just a weird. There are only four teams in our division, so everything runs really fast. Your warm-up time is really limited and we had a long walk from the gym to the warmup area, so you lost time in that aspect too. It was just kind of a perfect storm.” The Vikings will go back to work and get things smoothed out for the postseason. At Mason Saturday, Lakewood finished the day with an overall score of 771.76 with scores os 234.2 in round one, 224.06 in round two and 313.5 in round three — outscoring Portland in all three rounds. The Raiders, the only other D3 team competing, had scores of 227.4 in roimd one, 221.84 in round two and 311.3 in round three. That gave the Portland girls an overall total of 760.54. The Lakewood girls even outscored the host Bulldogs who won the five-team Divi­ sion 1/2 competition with an overall score of 764.84. Tuesday. March 5, 2024, 10:00 Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days notice of the desire to be heard until asseimeXlS h° ment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED' appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 nm Ik c J pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. The Ionia varsity boys’ swimming and diving team pulled out an 84-74 win over the Hastings/Delton Kellogg boys at the CERC in Hastings Tuesday. Junior DJ Kuck and senior Riley Shults both won two individual races for the Hastings/DK team. Shults took the lOO-yard backstroke in 1 minutes 12.91 seconds and Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows Agricultural 48.32% 1.0348 Commercial 46.05% 1.0858 Industrial 47.11% 1.0613 Residential 45.74% 1.0931 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1 0000 for all ■ completion of Board of Review. ' ' classes is expected after ieXin•2?®*?*'™’’' Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to ongin, sex or disability race, color, national American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice w«h Slities^'a! Ionia Bulldogs ten points better than Hastings/Delton swim squad to individuals Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd Delton. Ml 49046 269-623-2726 the 500-yard freestyle in 6:01.11. Kuck won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:32.33 and the 100-yard freestyle in 56.91 seconds. Hastings/DK teammates Colton Baker, a sophomore, and freshman Caleb Kramer went 1-2 in the diving competition. Baker put up a winning score of 119.30 points. Shults and Kuck teamed with sophomore Gavin Bagley and Kramer to win the day's first race, the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:06.60. Carl Goeckel had two individual wins for die Bulldogs. He took the 200-yard freestyle in 1:56.81 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:02.66. Saxon bowling teams each notch The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams each split a pair of Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference duals int eh past week. The Hastings boys took a 21-9 win over ^®*^water Tuesday afternoon, after a 19-11 loss to Pennfield at M-66 bowl last Friday. TheHastings girls beat the green and gold but tell 24.5 to 5.5 against Coldwater. n the Saxon boys’ win Tuesday, Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington both won two individual points in the regular games. Lipsey did it with scores of 165 and 190, Pennington did it with a 176 and a 170. Kenny Vastine III rolled a 140 to win one point and missed a second by just five pins while rolling a 141. The Saxon boys also got high games of 142 from JacksonByers, 133 from Degan Wilkins, 122 from Cohen James and HI from Austin Henman. The Saxon boys got six of their points in the Baker games winning the total pinfall while taking one game with a 155. 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I J* 4j ^4; II r * ££lSS^.ss.» I Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 'n'i*"ii'ii*H"'*"' . ..................................................................................................................................... ........ S!^B CAR-RT LOT**C 005 COOS Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 7/30/2024 9:25:00 AM •«•<••••*•*•••••*<******** ANNER* MllVJO VOLUME 170. No. 8 Ih’^sday, February 22, 2024 PRICE $1.50 TAKING THE PLUNGE Gun Lake Winterfest draws in thousands Karen 'Rirko-Ebright Contributing Writer Freezing temperatures didn’t deter a mas­ sive crowd from coming out to this year’s Gun Lake Winterfest. In fact, for a festival that celebrates the frigid elements of winter, those types of con­ ditions are encouraged. Over 4,000 festival goers entered through the gates for the event on Saturday at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Unit Manager Joseph Jandemoa from the Department of Natural Resources said the number of visitors fluctuated throughout the day. “Attendance counters tracked attendance at approximately 4,383 visitors with peak times at noon and 4 p.m.,” Jandemoa said. Brad and Stacey Landman headed up the Gun Lake Winterfest Committee for the first time this year as the new chairpeople. “It’s •eat to see everybody out here talking to people that have been coming out here for years,” Brad Landman said during the event on Saturday.-“They liked the beer; the ven­ dors and the Gun Lake Idol.contestants were fantastic. It’s a great time.” Thirty vendors stayed warm inside the white tents while a steady crowd flowed in and out, buying merchandise. The Gun Lake Business Association puts on the annual Gun Lake Winterfest. GLBA President and Treasurer Deb Timmerman operated a booth at the Winterfest winter market. She also took charge of beer tent ticket sales on the event day. Timmerman lends her time in an advisory capacity on the Winterfest committee. She said she’s not sur­ prised by the large number of visitors at this year’s Winterfest. “Wow, it sure was cold, but so many peo­ ple come out to experience the sense of com- • a J i A r a ' Maple Valley teacher honored while students vie for state office I I I 1- a hf .ri'* *. ___ ___ ;X *7. “S**‘ i ' r ± *« AM ll F» W T< .1 •J 7»t Si r Jayson Bussa Editor Over 2,500 participants will flood into the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University next week, and Maple Valley’s Aaron Saari will be one of the guests of honor. I The Michigan FFA recently announced I that Maple Valley’s long-time agriculture / teacher is the recipient of this year’s Agrik culture Educator of the Year Award. He r will be honored for his excellence at the .upcoming Michigan FFA State Conven­ tion, held at MSU on Feb. 28 through March 1. The event comes on the heels of National FFA Week, which is being observed this week. --.The stat^ c.Qpventioji is also when state office positions are decided. Both Logan Bowers of Maple Valley and Kay lie Carl of Hastings are vying for these positions. Both of them were interviewed in one-onone and group settings in addition to being tested about their agriculture knowledge, FFA knowledge and ability to prepare and give a speech in only 15 minutes. While those positions hang in the bal­ ance, Saari already knows he’s the recipi­ ent of his award and he spoke with the Banner about how honored he was. It was awesome,” Saari said about receiving word that he had won the award. “I think about my hard work going into building the (Maple Valley FFA) program and doing what I do. I’ve gotten local awards before, but being at the state level and being recognized by peers all over my I* J « SA. I*. w .. 4S X < 1 z 4 '■'r) f 7-^5 » -h I *4A <J fl I L • • V.. ..dL <9 > 1?3 u ♦ >• a z * « 1 *W--r ..jtM P iiw.ct **« J t .Z' 4 4a «> . I ► : vv. f > > w P I* c*- See GUN LAKE, OaEe 2 L I M I li Local students advisors head to Michigan FFA State Convention next week t f iLL •» . »«b( / k *T 1 <F V A V I I V • I r / 1 A I •7^ • < •fr •»’ * . ■y *7^ . > " I Z- I t ■■ " /.-V 1.^ A * I • > * !• ’•IK 4 -S. *1 4 . I V ! »I 1. 1 ? ♦ '3^ I ..k I • iT •* A • z (• f «• ’ *c*: r? r JL' / HI 1 rx V •F L JF r/ r •MH! 9 A WR u|F*^ » -9* J •I ■ . «. *♦ A > bl • "W t.- 4 * • < lUX^ As usual, the Polar Dip was one of the marquee events at this year’s Gun Lake VVinterfest. This is where brave souls take a quick dip in a frigid Gun Lake. (Photos by Karen Turko-Ebright). Early voting - or the lack thereof - underway in Barry County 1 • A I 1 ) V* 4^’ ‘1- X &. * *> »< J k M: », ' s^. .^■-r-^L "•-■ [. T: - V.. .r A. Aaron Saari state that I’ve been seeing for a long time is a cool thing.” Saari has been the school’s FFA advisor since 2000. Coincidentally, he was never able to participate in FFA as a high school student when he attended school in Iron­ wood, which is located on the Upper Pen­ insula. “We didn’t have FFA, but I was active in 4-H and there is a lot of overlap between 4-H and FFA,” Saari said. But he did pick up a thing or two when he wasn't in school, because he •ew up on M See FFA, page 2 ie=' > kZ •3^. r r I -!— I > r I li t '.I I * k •M V. I = r Hy 1 • * H Jayson Bussa ST Editor Heading into the 2024 season, election i inspectors both new and old received exten­ sive training on all the procedures and pro­ cesses associated with running elections. »** -Then, there are the unwritten rules - like il bring a book to read to kill the boredom. That is the reality for the many workers that are staffing polling locations through­ out Barry County for the first stretch of early voting, which kicked off on Saturday, Feb. 17. With Feb. 27’s presidential primary being the first of three state or federal elections this year, under the new voting laws passed by voters in 2022, nine days of early, in-person -rr voting is now required. ; U. The amendment to the state’s constitution requires this measure regardless of the popula­ An ‘Early .Voting’ sign sits outside tion for each municipality, making some leery Rutland Charter Township Hall, where of whether or not it would be a prudent use of the township is hosting early voting for its tax dollars. To pull it off, each polling location residents, in addition to voters in Hope would require a new set of equipment along and Hastings Charter townships. (Photos by Jayson Jayson Bussa) Bussa) with a minimum of three election inspectors by that would staff the location for nine, eight­ ing chorus of residents who are already chimhour days leading up to Election Day. ing in to say that the early voting provision is Some townships in Barry County had decided to go solo in hosting early voting a waste of taxpayer dollars. “It’s going smoothly,” said Robin Haw­ while others consolidated with nearby town­ thorne, long-time clerk for Rutland Charter ships in hopes of pooling resources and draw­ Township. Her township hall was also the ing in bigger numbers. early voting home to voters from Hope and The initial turnout for early voting on the Hastings Charter townships. presidential primary was about expected, with many townships seeing single-digit turnout of voters for each day, making for See EARLY VOTING, page 3 long days for election inspectors and a grow- 9 4 t W** * **• A' I ■ 4 • ia I A 1 f k' I .“k'> ■ 4>’ • t b' •k. >I I u .J V 1* .r 'j » r ,«*' -r « I J ‘l lU^ I SJ. i>’'': •i' ■ <• Nearly / Vonwcl I’ I 1. V JB *> *r' I The rendering shows the general concept for a new 16,500‘Square-foot facility that the Barry County Commission on Aging will eventually call home. The new facility will be constructed at the corner of McKeown Road and M-79 Highway. (Courtesy rendering) Commission on Aging building project heads into next phase a J Jayson Bussa Editor A steering committee guiding a transformational building project for the Barry County Commission on Aging will move forward forwardinto intothe thenext nextphase phaseof ofnlanninc planning. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Committee of the Whole, Commission on Aging (COA) Executive Director Courtney Ziny asked commissioners to adopt a Stan­ dard Form of Agreement with Kalamazoo-based architecture firm Eckert Wordell LLC. The finn will be responsible for a compre­ hensive list of planning responsibilities, including site evaluation and planning, information model management, civil engineering, landscape design, interior design, conformed documents for construc­ tion and as-designed record drawings. The services come with a price tag of $352,920 and will eventually lead into the construc­ tion phase of the project. Payment for Eckert Wordell will be taken out of the COA’s building fund, which start­ ed with a roughly $450,000 balance. The move ushers in another chapter of this project, which will create a new home for the COA at the comer of McKeown Road and M-79 Highway. The Commission on Aging provides a variety ot services for the county’s growing senior population and is currently headquartered at 320 W. Wood­ lawn Ave. in Hastings, where its facility is both undersized and in various states of dis­ repair. Current plans for the new COA building clock in at 16,500 square feet in size, which is a significant increase from the nearly 10,000 square feet of space that the COA utilizes right now on Woodlawn Avenue. The project also includes around 3,500 square feet of space that is shared between the COA and Harvest Pointe, an assisted living facility operated by county-run Thor­ napple Manor. The COA’s current project that it is work­ ing toward only includes the 16,500 square feet of COA facility and the adjoining space will be treated as a separate project. The new COA building would also pro- See BUILDING, page 3 1 < U ! iJ �A F V 1 I B B 4 i I r f - TNnday FetJ'vwy 22. 2024 - TM KaMngi r\ ' A 2 T f < I I 9 •» 1 I « 9 ;i«* k \ NEWS BRIEFS A •s k\ * % a ¥ I ! L 1 a I 9J s I I J. 9 y Y 1 Rep. Johnsen inviting constituents to dialogue on Second Amendment tonight ‘I .k i-> I t I e SlBU Rep Cnni Johnsen (R-Lukc Odessa) is inviting her constituents in the 78th Houk DuUirt. which include* H»slin«». lo el'end in infonniiioiul lown hall meeting in Portland regarding recent changes to gun laws in Michigan. Joining Io help answer questions will be Rep Phil Green, cfwir of the Houm Second Amendr^t Caucus, lon.a County Shenff Charlie Noll and Professor William Wagner, a bl §««• .. 11 « r Jj ) constitutional expert and former federal judge will discuss with con-vtiiuenls Michigan’s recent gun law changes, including new red flag and safe storage laws, and how these new laws impact individuals Second J Wl 11 terfest PuL'-tf •< I 1ft 5^ _ Amendment rights . r. . The town hall meeting will take place from 6;30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Feb. 22 al the Wagon Wheel restaurant, 7888 L Grand River Ave. in Portland. An RSVP is EK*'’ 9 encouraged, but not required. Attendees may RSVP to ginajohnsen^house.mi.gov. 1« J l! San. Albert schedules Friday office hours I » . riinor 1 •i i ^****** 1 w Stale Senator Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with resi­ /______________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________ Many ventured into the waters of Gun Lake's Roosevelt Beach in Yankee Springs on Saturday for the annual Polar Dip. dents at two locations tomorrow. Friday. Feb. 23. The times and locations for the office hours arc: - 9:30 to 10:30 a m. at Hastings City Hall, Council Chambers. 201 E. Stale St. in Hastings. - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biggby Coffee. 1114 W. Superior St, in Wayland. GUN LAKE, continued from page 1 Office hours are open to district residents to talk about issues related to state governmen! or to request assistance with a state issue. Priority will be given to constituents munity that Winterfest provides for the whole seeking to discuss issues that require privacy. No appointment is necessary, but space may be limited at some locations. Local office hours in other partt of the 18th Senate District will be scheduled at a later date. The 18th District includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo. Kent and Ionia counties. Residents unable to attend office hours may contact Albert's Senate office via email at SenTAIbert(2)senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517-373-1734 or by calling toll-free at 855-347-8018. More information can be found at ScnatorThomasAlbcrt.com. Annual spring weight restrictions changing; Lower Peninsula restrictions removed The Michigan Department of Transportation (MIX)T) is continuing to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective last Friday, weight restrictions were lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including U$-2/US-14I at the Menom­ inee River bridge west of Iron Mountain then east on LJS-2 to St. Ignace. Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways north of US-2 and on M-185 on Mackinac Island. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations. In the restricted areas, the following will apply: - On routes designated as “all-season," ±ere will be no reduction in legal axle weights. ~ All extended permits will be valid for oversized loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, I) axles, and 150 feet in overall length on the rcftrwted routes. - On routes designated as “seasonal." there will be a posted weight reduction of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, and a maximum speed of 35 mph for some vehicles. - Drivers must follow the speed limits for weight-restricted roads, per stale law. When roads that have been frozen all winter begin to thaw from the surface downward. melting snow and ice saturate the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softens from trapped moisture beneath the pavement, making it more susceptible to dam­ age. This contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter’s numerOUS fteeze-thaw cycles. MOOT determines when weight restrictions begin each spring by measuring frost depths along state highways, observing road conditions, and monitoring weather fore­ casts. Weight restrictions remain in effect until the frost line is deep enough to allow moisture to escape and the roadbeds regain stability. County road commissions and city public works departments put in place their own seasonal weight restrictions, which usually, but not always, coincide with state highway weight reetrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which routes have wei ght restrictions in effect 0 family,” Timmerman said. Winterfest offers a host of activities for 1 .t. every age group. Some of those activities included comholc, a kid's craft area, shopping inside the vendor tent, entertainment from Gun Lake Idol final­ 1. Wl y r ■! Sri< ■** » I Il Rit' f 9 •• J 'T I r— fl * I I > .a^ * A V ■5 X .T* t •I r— -N .7# —MV JS a r *- ( .4^ L I II Ma I I, *•» r a « SiftSS 1 I llKk'iF In 11' I On the heels of mild winter weather, attendees at Gun Lake Winterfest got a dose of authentic winter during this year’s event as temperatures plummeted for the weekend. £r- « 1", V ?-. I I i * r* 1 - 1 ■ •tv * I > 4 '.4 J ■MS a I / J « EC**? .tirt ists, and the famous Polar Dip. Timmerman said the Landman’s and the Gun Lake committee did an excellent job putting the event together. u 1 feel good. I think everyone had a good time. I love seeing all the community togeth­ er. It was fun,” Stocey Landman said. “It was a little cold, but it’s Winlerfesl.” This year’s Gun Lake Winterfest Commit­ tee members included Elizabeth Maxwell, who took the reins of the Gun Lake Idol singing competition and advertising; Susie Marsh and Eric Redstone headed up the setup and tear down of the event; Theresa Pais took the lead in apparel and vendor marketing. Katie Niemchick also managed the annual Polar Dip, while Suzanne Waldo oversaw the kids’ area. “It was nice to see the snow because it added a whole layer of Winterfest,” Stacey Landman said. “It was good to see people come out.” " :* • Ik << JM ^i^RtRBlcassiif^ r AiwiB9«lic®teiC«n5. B d Ik rac cWi oSk 44 w b^ukissiniiioissyY teicste'iiateihts^w .p t J I A- X J « b I 'Ik k stii, all \in^ j_.„ ^-1 I •tit ’"T r*‘* ■ •f I fnrhiw s rI —b'k 1 JlWMiSUjBjClBj-l IWWJtL iira >1^“kBlKji • d b 9 »*? > ♦ •A_ 1 MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING a 8 Ixiisi « ♦ *■5*2^ I f 5a! 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Hetiugtt our fruu trwul brochun. 1 -800-267-7868 wwStLawrenceCrulseUnu.Mm k ► smial 9 le. i “I’ve had a lot of kids go (to college) for agriculture but not necessarily on the produc­ tion side of things,” Saari added. ^(atebuUt aaU items; EtuU 2^29-24 V W • NEW Collection On The Briuht Side by M0DA<^ / • Hulsi CUaners Pickup Station T 9 ♦ .4' Ail ouetnoNS; ASKUa.. Sateni Ja&KtA 218 E. State St. Hastings • 945*9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 »n-530 Saturday 9 am-3 pm program evolve. “A lot of what has changed is the kids in agriculture in general,” Saari said. “When we started, we had a lot of farm kids in class. We don’t have a lot of them, but we do have pm; 'r — Saari said that fields like ag communications. ag education and even animal science are some areas of interest for kids who have exited his FFA program. Right now students in the program have wrapped up their leadership contests and will now set their sights on animal projects Saari said the program will be picking up some new pigs for the school’s bam this week and also be adding some calves in a couple of weeks. In addition to the school’s bam, the program also maintains two greenhouses for flowers and the other for vegetables one <5. <lSSi. < I W - 'WA ■ ,9 5t M 44^- * 4 ♦ W' 1 I some. Most of them are hobby farm kids and maybe have a couple of cows at home and things like that.n ” February Salk^ >• 20% off Fabrics ♦ went to college at MSU and never returned to the Upper Peninsula. Today, he lives in Charlotte and has been a fixture at Maple Valley. Over his 24 years at the helm of the FFA program, he has seen the I e <« 4 %c, Me 1 r* < . r » I w t *’^61 <.-U4i^«A Logan Bowers Saari is also waiting to hear if the pro­ gram was able to secure some funds up to $50,000 from the state, which has earmarked money for FFA programs across Michigan. If the program can get the money, it will use it to make significant renovations to its bam. And while Saari is a big reason that the program is on such solid footing - about 100 members on paper and 30 to 40 active mem- i Kaylie Carl bers - he credits the community for its sup- rt. I couldn t do the things I do around here wuhout the community support.” he said. We have an alumni group and the commu­ nity businesses have been awesome to our program over the years. Community organi­ zations like the Lions Club, t . To me, it’s not my program. It’s a community-built program." 1 ) < S,** ’' �I ■ 1 1 I ’ r 1 \ 4 k l\ f I "allr Central Dispatch asks voters to approve operating millage renewal restore what was lost to Headlee I li « } ‘11 i ; I 'll V I s I I I r I I V f I J Jayson Bussa Editor An oj^rating millage renewal for Barry ounty entral Dispatch this year would prove crucial to fully staffing the department '=B, to • ’V iir I h I .3r ’0 Ed 4 % r— t I i i I rM dr: 1 -k I I * ■ rr' ♦ | 1 j: ?L< IG r 9 I < ■( ' I Iz » i 1 k T 4^ •• • 1 f’A 4 •f s. L I < K I a. 1 t J t \ I t / » I T? I? ./rft it rJ ‘■.t/ ) R EduMtiXn^Rlrr^J"’® n Feb 25 (Photo bv H±" reo. trnoto by Hunter McLaren) to the Community W. South St. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. untH a Si aru 4 7- w f• I £ «* Ct *<l I I - —— J-E14 ♦ . ‘ rii ’A-u / s* d I'f X. — I- 0 ,tf. - . .b 'S I ♦I Av • . r I Cj i-i*. .j County Central Dispatch, speaks in front of the county board’s committee of the whole on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) $130,000 or $135,00, -—,*** ^ which ABA^ai is the *Aaverage V* you’re looking at an increase of $5 or $6. It’s a matter of dollars based on what your prop­ erty value is.” Lehman said that, if the millage renewal passed and everyone paid their taxes, the res­ toration of 1.000 mill would generate an additional $164,860. It s less than $200,000 county-wide,” Lehman said. “That amount of money could fund two additional dispatch positions. The challenge is finding them.” Staying up with quickly evolving technol­ ogy is also a priority for the department, which inevitably comes with expenses. “Everything is driven by technology,” Leh­ man said. “The days of picking up a handset or a radio are gone. They’ve been gone in my tenure and that continues to change the indus­ try standards and we have to continue to purchase and implement new technology to continue making change.” .IB I • Lehman said that her department has fewer employees compared to 10 years ago when call volumes were dramatically lower. In fact, Lehman laid but metrics that high­ lighted the steadily increasing utilization of Central Dispatch. At the end of 2023, the department dispatched 55,303 incidents, which was a 5.54 percent increase from 2022. Zooming out even further, 10 years ago, at dispatched 37,460 incidents, roughly 18,000 fewer. Five years ago, at the end of 2018, that number was at 48,446. Roughly 60 percent of Central Dispatch’s work is associated with law enforcement while 20 percent is tied to EMS and another 4 to 5 percent are fire calls. The rest is gener­ al assistance or public works. “I think it’s important to remember that 9-1-1 touches everything - all facets of public safety and public works,” Lehman said. “...And we’re responsible for all that infrastructure.” ; City of Hastings navigates first stretch of early voting Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Early voting was moving slow in Hastings this week. Deputy Clerk Amy Hubbell said that as of early Tuesday afternoon, only 17 Hastings residents had cast their ballots early, averaging around five voters each day. Election inspectors and tabulators for Hastmgs city residents are located in the Community Education and Recreation Center attached to Hastings High School at 520 W. South St. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day until Feb. 25. Voters should park behind the building, where they can ring a buzzer to be let in the building. From there, signs will guide them to the poll­ ing location on the second floor. Although there haven’t been many votes cast yet, Hubbell said everything has gone off without a hitch so far. If nothing else, the exercise serves as a good way to train new election inspectors and will provide a good practice run for the presidential election in November. “This is a really great way to learn, because you can ask all the questions and it’s all right here,” Hubbell said. “And it’s slow.” Hubbell would like to remind city residents looking to vote on election day - Tuesday, Feb. 27 - ballot boxes will be located at the Hastings Baptist Church located at 309 E. Woodlawn Ave from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Ballot boxes for early voting will leave the CERC after 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25. T I •'Mt | T I 1 f J I ; ♦ . * •h.’ c • t, . & I > it 3L I i r K Lakewood r ; Public Schools 1 L « I: 1 f A ■ EARLY VOTING, continued from page 1 .4 I I TWIT f * ■<»> A r • i ! &’ 1 I I eeping up with quickly evolving tech­ nology. ® That was the assessment of the depart­ ment s director Stephanie Lehman, as she in front of the Bany County’s commiton Tuesday morning. ■ ^"fT™an appeared in front of the county commissioners to clear up what she felt were misconceptions about the department’s pro­ posal to renew its operating millage. The proposal is included on the presidential pri­ mary ballot, which voters have been voting on since Saturday with Election Day coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The proposal by Central Dispatch is a routtne request to renew the department’s operat­ ing millage. The only thing different about this request is that the department is asking to restore the amount that had been lost over time to the Headlee Amendment, which some voters perceive as a tax increase when com­ pared to what they are currently paying. Central Dispatch is permitted to levy 1.000 mill, which was approved back in 1992. That amount has steadily eroded because of the Headlee Amendment, which requires a local unit of government to reduce its millage M when annual growth on existing property is greater than the rate of inflation. The department had been levying 0.9416 mills per year, so the request on the ballot now is asking for voters to greenlight an increase of.0584 mills to return to the 1.000 mill. “I think there is some confusion in the community that we are looking to seek an additional millage or. it’s going to be an increase of several hundred dollars,” Lehman said. ^diQ. “If ir you you have nave a a property property in in Barry Barry County County where your assessed property value is ; The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 2024 ~ Page 3 5 k I. I «! i4 V I <V I Lr :*• I T- I I *1 T ♦ » I. Ir * J/. ( V “The machines are working the way they should and we haven’t had any catastrophic failures or anything,” she continued. “The processing of voters is going well. Numbers? No. (We had) nine the first day, 10 the second My, 15 ■(Mdriday). 'And there Are^hfebtoWn- I- phips here?*” >1 p I V' ‘p*. J c I •.iJ' 4 c f I b 9 I • * I I *1 J * I r --5:^ 1 f I I f t ! f I I r I i ri I •a j Al WJ I *4 I I *1 I 1. I -J * y *•’•5 r*. 1 f-= IB iC J •> r *> I t Those numbers are a trend consistent with other townships spread across Barry County, as well. The county clerk’s office did not have a hard number for how many voters have cast their ballot during the early voting period countywide, but will when the period concludes. While the nine-day, early voting period might prove some worth in high-density pop­ ulation areas like Detroit and Grand Rapids, it’s not doing the same in Barry County - at least not yet. For Hawthorne, her township has roughly 3,300 voters and a third of them have taken advantage of the relaxed criteria that is now required to receive an absentee ballot and they vote that way. ■ “To me, that’s more convenient for those people than even coming in and voting during the early voting period,” Hawthorne said. While detractors of this measure have felt vindicated to see the paltry numbers for the first round of early voting, the new voting law’s true worth won’t be seen until the November general election, which will fea­ ture voting for the 2024 presidential race. “The presidential primary is not a good marker on this,” Hawthorne said. “A lot of people don’t like to vote in this election because they have to ask for a ballot style and a lot of people don’t want to come out and say they want a Democrat or Republican ballot they want to vote in secret. So a lot of people don’t like voting in the presidential primary.” “The numbers in November, I think, will be the highest because there are always long lines,” she continued. “There are semi-long lines in August (for the primary election).... (In November), the state usually has signifi­ cant ballot proposals that take people some time to read over. The only time I have lines ever is during the November presidential and I’ll have lines down the hallway. Wait time is maybe five or 10 minutes, but I have lines. 1 think you might see more people utilizing the 'IE'' ■-. ft; .Vv 23-'X2 I ennMih»- B I • I •. A Wl U■ f I I •e 3* B •f Si r ' 6 -►-J f... !• - • y Home of I i -4/ * SS A- I ;j.jyo uni I ftt >- .'5 I I : i -t—. .. ;JC- c T >* A .. Z r TT Voters in the Lakewood Public 3V^a6fg district will decide^ in the'coming weeR whether or not to continue levying a full 17.973 mills on non-homestead properties each year. (Courtesy photo) 3 ■»w. f. A I -A I F5 I 1 •I ’•lU •K I t Lakewood voters to decide on non-homestead millage renewal I ' b’ Election inspectors at Rutland Charter Township on Tuesday intruded (left to' right) Glenda Kerstetter, Jennifer DeWitt, Althea Michel and site supervisor for the day Hope Township Clerk Debbie Jackson, » I nine days of early voting.” Barry County Clerk Cindy White echoed the account of a smooth launch of early vot­ ing but a sparse turnout so far. “It will be interesting to see what hap­ pens,” White said. “If it at all alleviates, say on Election Day when you’re always hammered (by voters waiting to vote), then great. But I think this is built more for the bigger metropolitan areas.” White said that the biggest learning curve for township clerks and their teams of elec­ tion inspectors was navigating the new equip­ ment, most notably how to pause tabulators for a night before picking back up the next day. All results will be compiled on Election Day - right now, the machines are simply storing the data from early voting. “I think, on the first day, the big question was at night, shutting down,” White said. “The city (of Hastings), they have to literally tear down all their equipment and bring it back to City Hall because they’re at the (Community Education and Recreation Center). They pack it all up at night, take it to a locked room at city hall.” Costs associated with this early voting pro­ cess has been a hot button issue for some. The I state has leveraged, tax-^ayer dollar? to help townships out by purchasing the new equipment and then chipping in upf^to $15 per hour for staff, but townships will stall have to pick up the tab for some things. For example, most election inspectors make well nor^Qf $15 per hour and the townships will have t(JJ5bver that difference, White also heard frorh equipment, vendor^ on the eve of the early voting period that the state will not cover the costs associated with any tech support that might be needed over the course of the early voting period. After the county’s maiden voyage through early voting, it can choose to make some changes to scale back resources. For instance, some counties in Michigan have opted to conduct county-wide voting, where there is one early voting poll location for all county residents. White agreed that was an option, but ulti­ mately, she is striving to meet the needs of individual townships, some of which prefer to host all voting for the ^ake of convenience and avoiding confusion. Election Day for the presidential primary is Feb. 27. On this day, all townships and cities will go back to hosting their polling locations as normal. Molly Macleod Copy Editor Lakewood voters have commenced early voting and will head to the polls on Tuesday for Election Day to decide whether to renew its non-homestead operating millage. The renewal, if passed, would ensure that Lakewood Public Schools can continue to levy a full 17.973 mills on non-homestead properties each year. Michigan law dictates that districts receive voter approval on non-homestead millages to receive full per-pupil funding from the state. Because the operating millage only impacts non-homestead properties, such as a non-principal residence or qualified agricul­ tural property, most Lakewood residents will not be impacted by this tax. Primary resi­ dences are excluded. The taxes levied from the operating millage help fund the district’s fundamental oper- •I F T ations and educational programming. Should the renewal fail, Lakewood will lose over $2 million annually. This loss in revenue would adversely impact all educational pro­ gramming according to district representa­ tives. Additionally, a failure to renew the non-homestead operating millaae could result in cuts to bussing, staff, athletic offerings and more. Also, class sizes would likely increase. In the event of the non-homestead renewal failing to pass, the district can try again on August and November’s ballots. Lakewood’s current non-homestead millage will expire in December of this year. A fact sheet about the non-homestead oper­ ating millage can be found on the district’s website at lakewoodps.org. Those with ques­ tions about the proposed renewal are invited to speak with Lakewood Superintendent Jodi Duits by calling 616-374-8043 or emailing duitsj@lakewoodps.org. w 212517 Barry Township 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing NOTICE The Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 at the Barry Township Meeting Hall. 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton, Ml 49046 on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. BUILDING, continued from page 1 I I { I • p. nr .IK vide more flexibility in that space - with expandable walls in the activity room along with room for growth. To fund the project, the COA will utilize the $3 million provided by the county along with adding the $450,000 out of its own building fund. After that, the COA will be left to raise $2.5 million. Ziny said that the organization is in the “silent phase” of fundraising and has opened a special project fund with the Barry Com­ munity Foundation. “We’ve begun having conversations with local philanthropy and corporate sponsors,” Ziny said. “While we are not ready to announce those “We’ve previously done pretty much all the work out at Thomapple and Harvest Pointe,” company representative Curtis Penny said. “We did the Harvest Pointe project so we have a good history out there and know the site very well and know the utilities. I feel like it’s a great fit for our company.” Commissioners voiced their pleasure at seeing the high-profile project continue to plod forward. (I’m) so impressed with the work that your board has done,” Commissioner Cath­ erine Getty said to Ziny. “We say collabora­ tion a lot and it’s not easy sometimes work­ ing with that many people and you’ve just done a great job to build a facility that will serve, really, the next generation.” dollar (amounts) that we have committed, the COA board is confident to proceed with the next phase of planning,” Ziny added. Ziny and the steering committee, which includes representatives from the COA^ Thomapple Manor and the Barry County Board of Commissioners, spent October and November of 2023 holding informational sessions where the public could come and learn more about the project and provide feedback. Ziny held these sessions in Delton, Nashville, Woodland, Middleville and two in Hastings. Eckert Wordell should know the lay of the land already as the firm has conducted past work for Thomapple Manor and Harvest Pointe. Ci I i4 f ' 9 A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: Barry Township Board P.O Box # 705 Delton, Ml 49046 Phone :269-623-5171 269-623-8171 Fax: barrytownship@mei.net email barrytownshipmi.com Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Clerk I I J J J J 1 r' Al ■ < I I >. .— a«i « A I �• • I see Did you ‘7. ItrMy Opinion • _ f ( I Political agendas derail community life The Maple Matriarch In fact, Ford and GM recently announced Chalk up a big one for local folks if we plans to shut down their electric vehicle get the 550,000 valid signatures needed production for the balance of 2024 due to for a May 29 ballot initiative allowing us high inventories and low sales. to decide the state's authority over how we After state officials set aside $237 mil­ use our property. lion in state funds for ONE, an electric At issue is an amendment passed by the vehicle battery manufacturer in Wayne Michigan Legislature and signed by the County, the company announced it’s lay­ governor last November that will allow ing off one-quarter of its sUff, firing 128 the state to approve the location of large of its 512 employees, noting the decision wind and solar energy projects even if was in “resf .nse to market conditions.” local residents don’t want them. In Marshall, at Ford Motor Company’s The ballot referendum is being forwardBlueOval Battery Park, a $3.5 billion proj­ ed by the grassroots group Citizens for ect to build batteries, Ford has announced Local Choice. In hoping to maintain the a scaled-back version of the project due to quality of life in rural communities, the its realization of the lack of demand for citizens’ group wants to blunt the shift in EVs. So is the move to EVs a m^ket-drivpower by renewable energy zealots and cn decision by consumers or is it nothing their political advocates in Lansing. more than a government-mandated transi­ In its understandable fervor to address tion with little or no consideration of what the climate crisis facing our planet, the consumers are willing to accept? Sounds a Whitmer Administration is pushing an lot like what we’re dealing with here in attempt to achieve 60 percent renewable Barry County regarding wind and solar and 1 percent clean energy by 2040. wer and sand mines. The administration argues, however, that The rapid adoption of electric vehicles Michigan’s patchwork of township and requires more than just batteries for cars, county solar and wind ordinances is the too. It demands the construction of millions biggest hurdle to promoting a rapid build­ of charging stations, an overhaul of the elec­ out of its renewable energy plans. If the tric grids, and securing supplies of minerals new law stands, state control of permitting and other materials needed for the batteries. for the projects will strip the ability of And how about the increase in the cost local zoning officials to control where of charging an EV? Currently, Michigan these installations are constructed as well residents pay 19 cents per kilowatt hour as their accompanying high-power transfor home and business electricity - 7 per­ mission lines and oil and gas pipelines. cent higher than the national average. On When state oversight takes effect on average, a typical residential Consumers Nov. 29, decisions will no longer be made Power user spends about $ 185 per month by the people who live in a community. on electricity, adding up to $2,208 per They will be in the hands of just a few year. As the state ramps up new energy state officials. Republicans in Lansing have been requirements, Michigan’s electricity pricwarning that these bills will subvert local es will keep ramping up, t . We’ve governments and that they will make it already experienced how these burden- I some new laws that require costly invest- I more difficult for residents to challenge ments make energy costs more expensive I’ these projects. Currently, Barry County for residents and businesses. I does not have an ordinance in place for Kevon Martis, who represents Citizens I large- or small-scale solar farms. County for Local Choice and who attended last I commissioners had one drafted but tabled week’s meeting in Hastings, stresses the I it due to the change in the law drawn up coalition is not necessarily for or against I and approved in Lansing last November. renewable energy. Rather, its focus is that I Last week, the commission assembled a panel of experts to meet with the public as the power to permit these projects should part of a board workshop on the issue. The reside with the local municipalities in special meeting was held at the Hastings which the projects are proposed. Performing Arts Center to better educate “We are committed to only one cause and inform the general public on the .laws our oup is mihitted to’the restoration and how they will impact Barry County oflocalrogttbtionH)f5ViiMl,lsplW'^ener- H and Michigan in the future. gy storage projects,” said Martis last week. But there’s much more to the issue. And that should be the goal of taxpayers Under this power grab, we will be allowacross the state, to have a say in where ing state officials to legislate away our these projects are allowed and to stop authority to participate in the zoning of heavy-handed government officials from most any project. Today, the issue is determining what kind of car we buy and renewable energy. Tomorrow, it will be believing that gas-fueled cars should be sand mines - and then what’s next? The banned from the nation’s highways. only way to stop state officials from taking Continuing to find new ways to fuel our away our voice is to sign this ballot peti­ vehicles is laudable, but demanding and tion and let us Michigan voters have a say setting unrealistic guidelines is not the on where these energy projects end up. answer. This isn’t the time to force EVs on “These bills are not about whether or consumers and make unrealistic demands not we need clean energy in Michigan,” that most Michiganders find unnecessary. says Judy Allen of the Michigan Town­ Former President Ronald Reagan said it ships Association in assessing the legisla­ best; “I think we once again have remind­ tion and the resulting concern. “This is ed people that man is not free unless govabout who is best equipped to make those, _ emmeot isJimited./fhere’s a clear cause . decisions and who should have the author­ and effect here that is as neat and predict­ ity to permit them.” able as a law of physics: As government It seems that we’re under attack when expands, liberty contracts.” state and federal officials take it upon themLet’s expand our power as citizens to selves to push their agendas with little or no protect our liberty. Sign the petition if you conversation with the general public. Much can and then vote in November to let state of today’s consternation can be chalked up politicians know we believe in protecting to the push to convert our automobiles to our communities. electric vehicles and some alarming num­ bers we’ve been seeing of late. The Biden Administration has committo the most stringent auto pollution limits in Ae world, designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as much as 67 percent of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2031. However, less than 5.8 percent of vehi­ cles sold last year were all-electric. And even though every major car company has already invested heavily in electric vehi­ Fred Jacobs, CEO, cles, few have committed to the levels J-Ad Graphics Inc. envisioned by the Biden Administration. 4 Salena Bansemer (left) and Calelgh KoonU (right) both competed last week for this year's title of Maple Syrup Queen when the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival hosted its annual Queen’s Night at the First Congregational Church in A r.:& r< Vermontville, In a tight race. Bansemer. of Vermontville, was announced as Maple Syrup Queen. KoonU. who Is from Sunfield, will serve as the Queen’s Court. The girts, who are both juniors at Maple Valley High School, will be officially crowned during the Maple Syrup Festival on April 27. (Photo by I 4 r 4 Robert Youngs Jr.) 9 Do you remember? . r:r- ■ • A V Kiwanlans pass out free seedlings * / J Banner A^h\ 26, 1964 Kiwanlans (from left) Harry Adrounie, Steve White and Phil Dillingham pass out white pine and blue spruce seed­ lings Monday afternoon in front of the WBCH studio on W. State St. The give­ away was part of a Kiwanis Citizenship Services Committee project. t IV J .<• I I X .A‘ I Ml t rn^.xln .i’l I » ie. i I Ft 4 T 4 t A * A t r. K 1 * X *. > I > J I i Ilk - Li Have you met? After studying athletic training al Alma College, Erin Quada headed to Virginia for a kinesiology school program. She discovered one of her Hastings High School classmates was also headed there thc man who would become her husband. It’s funny, because we met in high school, Quada said. “But then I went to grad school in Virginia and he got stationed in the same town, within about a month of each other.” Her husband serves in the Navy, which led to the two spending time in Virginia, Connecticut and New York. After starting a family, Quada looked for another field that was more conducive to being a mother. She went back to school, again, this time to Study librananship. Neanng the end of his Navy career, the two wanted to return to Hastings with their kids to be closer to family. With a youth services librarian position open at the Hast­ ings Public Library, now seemed as good a ) ’•c 4( time as any. *^15 job opportunity opened up and we ^ided it was a good time for us to start heading this direction,” she said. Quad’s1 been working at HPL since Jan. 2. Shes been getting into the swing of things, adjusting to the library’s program­ ing and learning more about its patrons Once she has a better idea of how residents the library and how to best serve them she said she’ll likely start introducing new programs in the fail. “I honestly just try to meet the needs of the community through programming, providing the materials and resources here and really just getting to know them and what they need or what they’d like to see ” she said. ’ She has experience working at libraries in othCT communities, but none like Hastin^. Growing up here, she said the level of collaboration that goes on in Hastings is ^^d of in most other communities. .There’s a huge sense of community here and It s really impressive. It’s really amaz­ ing. I WM always so disappointed at other libraries, Quada said. “(In other communi- 1 \ I J .1^ ft ’I 4 b r Ml Erin Quada .• V, ... ties) I was like, ‘Well, why don’t we seek a donatmn from somebody?' They don't do that. That s rampant here. Il’s awesome.” As she settles into her new role at the library, she s also getting adjusted to being back in her hometown again. After getting used to living in far-away communities surrounded by strangers, it’s taken some lime to get used to running into old class­ mates and acquaintances nearly every day. I PA 11 H s really nice because things are close and It s familiar. But, a lot has changed for the better, honestly,” she said. “I think I m still getting used to it, getting into the community again. Finding my way back, so to speak.” j She hasn’t regretted moving back. With ^th her and her husband’s family in town, her kids have been able to spend more time with them. They’ve ako been able to tajee p^ in the same community Quada did «ewasgrowi=-^ a lot of opportunities for “The cooperation and partnerships within the community are just gazing, and that’s not something I’ve found elsewhere. I think this is just a really For providing programs and resources to Hastings youth and their parents, Erin Quada is this week’s Bright Light. What books I recommend: For the elementary school age, “Fart Quest” by Aaron Reynolds. It’s very well written, and it’s very funny. For young kids, anything by Christie Matheson because they’re interactive and the illustrations are beauti­ ful. For adults. Pm actually reading one right now. I’m still in the middle of it, called “Will to Wild” by Shelby Stanger. It s about removing the boundaries that you set on yourself to do what you really want in life. It’s really good. For teens - “Divine Rivals,” by Rebecca Ross. It’s actually «• about a journalist, and it’s a little fantasy, a little historical fiction. What I like to do outside of work: I love to be outside. I’m trying to do it a lot more. My kids are finally getting to the age, they’re six and eight, that they also like to go go outside outside and and it it’’ss easier to spend more time time outside outside because because II don don’’tt have have to to carry as as much much stuff. stuff. This This weekend weekend, they they were kind of rambunctious so I was like, ‘Let’s go for a hike! ’ So we just went out to Pierce Cedar Creek and hiked for an hour and a half and it was just really great. Favorite thing about Hastings: Honestly, It s the-----sense* **• of community. The partner'^viuiuUlllU ships between orcanizatinnQ people com'ing out for big events like Barry Roubaix, Summerfest, the summer concert series. I >1 love that there’s so much to do in this little town. What I like about my job: I love that I get to meet people from all different backpounds and circumstances. The diversity * '“Km*’’?’* J R(H ners lol : Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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She is spearA. stotewide coalition is working to get a heading efforts to get signatures in Barrv hot-button issue associated with renewable County - and has had some luck. enerp; projects onto the ballot this November “We’re getting signatures really easily and It IS finding some help in Barry County. Case said. “I just mailed tn this morning 120 Citizens for Local Choice is a grassroots si^atoes today from people who were like movement that was formed in response to My sheets are full’ so I mailed those in for 5' legislation adopted late last year, which large­ them said Case, who will be holding a peti­ 3 ly stripped local units of government of the tion dnve at Red’s Sports Bar in Middletdlle power to permit large-scale solar and wind on Monday. energy projects. °P‘™istic, to be honest with The law, which will go into effect in you Case continued. “We’re pushing it really November of this year, would allow utilities hard. We re at every function we can be at and to go s^ght to the Michigan Public Service nave people sign. I hope that people are aware.” Commission to seek a certificate to develop a As Mytis stressed during his visit to Hast­ project instead of working with local govern­ ings, Citizens for Local Choice is designed to ments and navigating their potentially restric­ be both non-partisan and is not necessarily tive ordinances. for or agaii^t renewable energy. The coali­ Since the adoption of the law, there has tion s goal is to reel in local control back to been significant pushback, especially in rural local municipalities. parts of the state, like Barry County.’ However, some argue that the new law Citizens for Local Choice has now posidoes not completely strip decision-making Honed itself on the front lines of this battle as •It: power away from local governments. At the it hopes to collect enough signatures to bring same information forum in Hastings, the this matter to voters in November, believing -County’s ^omey_ walked through ways that that voters will soundly reject what they conlocal governments can participate in the pro­ sider to be an unfavorable law. cess or even adopt and enforce ordinances of Kevon Martis of the coalition Citizens for Local Choice speaks at Kevon Martis of Citizens for Local Choice an informational their own, as long as they are not more Torum at the Hastings Performing Arts Center last week. (File photo) was present at last week’s wind and solar restrictive than the state’s criteria. energy information forum at the Hastings “Solar or wind energy is more complex Township Zoning Administrator. has set a May 29 deadline for those signatures. Performing Arts Center, which was put on by than the county/municipality or the state or Martis, who announced that the Michigan In Barry County, Kelli Case of the county’s the Barry County committee of the whole. the Michigan Public Service Commission Farm Bureau has joined the coalition, said the GOP is serving as captain for the petition Martis is a commissioner in agricul(MPSC) making the decision about siting,” ’oup IS looking to get 550,000 valid signa­ effort. Case has been part of the coalition as ture-heavy Lenawee County and also served said Chris Bush, who leads the Barry County tures to get the issue on the ballot. The group it stemmed from a grassroots Facebook page Democrats. “While Citizens for Local Choice •l 4 -u I UT9 wT % J I f. I I • •/ <1 .r“? i *«» ? 1 M * I ‘s!b55iS Road commissioners turn down Hayward Road Greg Chandler < ID Cta 4;? * » 4 bi* £ tcjj (aj3( : fl to one WRBUMBfDliKag, » > aj BiR t it Ubitailiikiiejoii ofu^ xVi 1 ®8 jaje, to imi I sjj'g SSK35asx ♦V pawn tetjstoiffiabedftJBii _ £ XCpK E"'"'aEijsf taniiedgtnwiB r.'IUI lib W ae s» 3 ttMgiiihiKiofaiiiiiia niSb Dtirni^ An gts-fixkd j r ihiih a: SB - ad oe 131 ao*'Ik MbtkoiiND’ih^m ( CoMtoWneuKijstibR fl I , but dmc^B aaateskdiptvaKtoiBi saSK unrtalisoc guakiines s m 4 X iWlsflCP pracsad This isn’t tbe tone to k*: H* andaub « 4 • Staff fVriter Barry County road commissioners Tuesday rejected a proposal to have an entry and exit to a new sand and gravel mining opera­ tion in Orangeville Township be built off of Hayward Road. Commissioners voted 3-0 to reject a drive­ way permit for the access off Hayward to serve the Delton Quarry that is being developed by Stoneco of Michigan. That means the 160-acre site will have its entry and exit point come off of Miller Road, which is a county primary road. The county planning commission in late November of last year approved a special land use and site plan for the project after more than 18 months of debate. As part of that site plan, commissioners put in a stipula­ tion offered by Commissioner Jack Nad­ womik of Delton “that every effort be expended” to have the entry and exit to the mine come off of Hayward, which is south of the site, fiBtead^MIHe/'R-oml'^the 'east. “(The trucks can) go out on Hayward Road to Norris (Road), and then up and down Norris,” Nadwomik said at the Nov. 27 meeting. “.It takes them off the back roads, it eliminates four turns these trucks would have to make. It also routes them around Delton so they’re not running straight through downtown Delton.” However, Planning Commission Chair­ man John LaForge said at that meeting that the site plan approval did not hinge on the road commission approving the Hayward Road entry and exit. Road commissioners took into consider­ ation a study that was commissioned by the plarming commission and conducted by the engineering firm Fishbeck in April 2023. Stoneco paid for the study and Fishbeck was selected by county Planning Director Jim McManus, Road Commission Managing Director Jake Welch said. “No operational or safety issues were iden­ tified. The existing road network has the avail­ able capacity to process the additional vehicles associated with die proposed Stoneco site... No improvements are recommended to the exist­ ing road network following the construction the frustration of project opponents, but said the site contained materials that are needed for building projects. ‘ Everybody wants good roads, everybody wants good buildings, everybody wants good homes built with a good foundation,” he said. “It takes materials to build the things that everybody wants to make their lives better.” In June 2022, planning commissioners approved the gravel pit project, but with a stipulation that Stoneco ask the road commission to widen Miller from two to five lanes from Road Road to Hayward in response to residents’ concerns about traffic. But the road commission said it could not abide by that stipulation. That led to a later decision by the planning body to rescind that approval. Adevelopment,” the Fishbeck study said in its conclusion. The study showed that based on a schedule of 240 workdays a year, Stoneco expects an average of approximately 80 trucks per day hauling gravel with a maximum of 150 to 175 . 1 J „ , trucks per day on select days at the height of operations during the busy season.” “During the worst-case scenario with 175 trucks per xiay and a 13-hour working iday, ftierC' Vvilt ’bfe approximately 14 trdeks' per hour making both an inbound and an out­ bound trip at the site,” the study said. In an interview with the Hastings Banner Tuesday, Welch expressed reservations about having trucks access the Stoneco site off of Hayward. of special land use approval, planning commissioners put in a condition that Stoneco must install one or more dust monitors on the site to measure dust in the air fori^oue construction s^on, with the data n-oni those monitors to be'made available to commissioners. The company must also install sound monitors to measure noise from the site for one construction season, and maintain monitor wells along the edge of the property for as long as mining is performed at the site. A 1982 Michigan Supreme Court ruling in a Kent County lawsuit has significantly impacted the ability of- local governmental units to block mining operations. That ruling led to the creation of the Zoning Enabling Act by the Legislature in 2006, and an amend- “You’re putting them on a hilly, gravel road, rather than putting 150 trucks out on a county primary road that is built to handle that load,” Welch said. The project has been heavily criticized by neighbors who say the truck traffic, noise and dust will impact air and water quality as well as property values. Welch said he understood * J I AsacfiXE atf»«5 WJ ® 11 BjaiM.IMc’s I do* to lilfl is IS L„li.rfpky»-AiJ«® 'Sv I I nance that would “prevent the extraction, by mining, of valuable natural resources from any property unless very serious consequenc­ es would result from the extraction of those natural resources.” The act lists criteria for what would fall under ‘S'ery serious consequences” for rejecting a mining, operation, including impact on existftig land uses, property values and traffic safety. 1 I 4 J ton ® r M A r 3^ 3CSI0 bistrict 6 is being left in the dark when it conies to county matters ■» c r 35S t g9^ To the editor: Where is our elected county commissioner Mark A. Doster? He has only attended one Orangeville Township meeting since being elected and taking the oath of office in January 2023 and that was because a board member called him to ask him to attend after not seeing him for scveral months after being elected. Yes, Tm aware there is no attendance requirement set forth in the job description to attend local meetings in the district he rep­ resents, but am I asking too much to keep your constituents informed of the local activ­ ity that county commissioners have control over? Such as yearly budget information. potential new jail status, new COA building, abolishment of the county officers* compen- » ■ I. r nr 4 >» * 0 jjjiiiiief z gf 111* !k salion commission in lieu of setting their own wages, green energy projects, millage requests and many others. I shouldn’t have to read about these in the newspaper or tune into the live feeds of the county meetings. Even a brief update is essential to keep our local residents updated I <• on county business. On Sept. 16, I delivered a letter to the chairman of the county commission explain­ ing my dissatisfaction and on Sept. 26, chair- IP' man Dave Jackson at a county commission meeting asked Mr. Doster to make contact with our clerk - he never did. There has been no communication from him even when our township board sent an y. * r t 9>< I email on Aug. 4 requesting attendance or an 9 u Stoneco’s hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The company will not perform any mining activity on Sundays or legal holidays. Stoneco has not yet pulled permits to begin work on the site, and will need to do so before it can begin construction on the ravel pit, McManus said in an interview! Tuesday. M Notice to Assyria Township Electors: A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board has been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1: pm., at the Assyria Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Rd. Bellevue, MI, 49021. During the meeting, there will be a Public Hearing discussing the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. I Immediately following, Assyria Township will conI vene the 2024 Assyria Township Annual meeting of ■' I’the electors. ....... . _ All that will be printed is. the writer’s, name and community of residence. We do not pub­ lish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compel­ ling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. -All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. — Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed r J » 1 I . -- 4 A ' - I — Jake Welch, Managing Director, Barry County Road Commission ment to that act five years later. Act 113 of the Zoning Enabling Act says that local communities cannot pass an ordi- I « I A “Everybody wants good roads, every •I«I«ly wants good buildings, everybody wants good homes built with a good foundation. It takes materials to build the things that everybody wants to make their lives better.” ,4V*’ S feSiiEK 23KG may want to make sure local control is not stripped away, it does not appear that local governments would be dismissed or ignored in the decision-making process. Nor would the residents of a community being consid­ ered for solar or wind siting be excluded, since public meetings would take local citi­ zens* concerns into consideration.” Jon Rocha, an officer with the state GOP and former state representative candidate, said in an era of hyper-partisanship, keeping decision-making power local is one issue that both sides can agree on - at least in concept. “I think it’s a red flag anywhere when the state says we’re going to make you do some­ thing,” Rocha said. “I think Americans have been known to push back on anyone that says we’re going to make you do something. That’s just the American ethos. You’re not going to make us do anything.” As someone who has been involved with both successful and failed petition efforts, Rocha said that the petition currently circulat­ ing for Citizens for Local Choice does seem promising. They are not easy endeavors,” Rocha said of petition campaigns. “It’s not easy to get it on the ballot - just the enormous amount of energy required to get signatures and through the process and get people. It requires a lot of money and volunteers. But what I’ve seen on the ground level with Kelli Case and what she has been advocating for months now, I see a lot of positivity and I really feel this has a chance to get on the ballot.” access to Orangeville gravel pit site Bfl Jr‘Jtt sf a .fes ■* 4 Thursday. February 22, 2024 — Page 5 update via email of what is the latest at the county level of business. No response what­ soever from that inquiry either. This comment was made in a Sun and New, Dec. 23 article: “We had four new commissioners come in this year,” county chairman Jackson said. “You guys have done an outstanding job. You’ve been involved in your communities. Your service has been above and beyond what we expected. That’s part of what we need - we need ambassadors from this board reaching out and knowing what they need in the community.” That didn’t happen in Oran­ geville Township. Voters in Barry County District 6, be aware if you want represen­ tation or communication. Assyria Township Board TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Tuesday, March 5, 2024,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024, 1 ;00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 12. 2024, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: Agricultural 48.32% 1.0346 Commercial 46.05% 1.0656 Industrial 47.11% 1.0613 Residential 45.74% 1.0931 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0 •Till Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner wel­ comes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: -All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township I Mondays 6-8 p.in. March 4 - May 27 Community Baptist Church 502 E. Grand St. Hastings, Ml 4905 945-9217 Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Y Grief^Share* •J 212008 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2024 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Linda Ribble Orangeville Township trustee ___ 212772 Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 sh Md V » u.yi 4 <7 ✓ li • > . * •***-r* 4 • *1 (• ***•*>*•«'*'*^***«'* 4 <*'4 >1 • I 1“ —I » lyi . ♦»i> 1 I I «•.» » II I ■ 4 *•' » r »i III, I ■ - » ‘ p »» I » > I H • • 1 “ > • »r » • -T—•’f* * �Page 6 — Thursday. February 22. 2024 — The Hastings Banner SO r K: '1 I V •. 1 r I s 1 I, I* < <1 KJ jj.^ 4 I k<* 4 4 I •a 'I ■■ I Sharon Elaine Phillips Mike Bennett 'T. ■ .Wh > J -• -kt I u 4 I Mike (Dillard) Bennett, age 84, longtime resident of Panama City (Millville), FL, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Hastings, MI. The son of Olen (Stanley) and Mamie Ben­ nett, he was bom on 29 July 1939 in Pavo, GA. Mike is a descendent of the earliest immigrants from England to ?Vmerica in 1636. Soon after birth, they moved to Bra­ denton, FL where Mike was raised. Following graduation from Manatee High School, Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF). While assigned to Tyndall AFB, Florida, he met the love of his life and married Ruth (Annie) Forehand of Panama City June 5, 1958. Mike and Ruth continued together in his service with the USAF, raising four children amongst numerous stateside and European assignments, for over 22 years, retiring with honors as a Vietnam Era veteran, final assigrunent back to Tyndall AFB, Flori- t jnimonT'Bfk- a da. Mike and Ruth continued to live in the city of Millville, FL where Mike worked in sales with Philips Meats, Independent Insur­ ance, and completing his working career as a Maytag appliance salesman with Surplus Sales in downtown Panama City. During this time in Panama City, Mike was very active with the Millville youth baseball league as a coach. His commitment to his community was strong as he and Ruth joined the Loyal Order of the Moose, Panama City Lodge in 1975, both serving in various lead­ ership positions. Mike’s extensive service and commitment to the Moose organization was not just local­ ly but nationally as well. Due to his service, he was recognized with induction and selec­ tion as Pilgrim in 2009, the highest achieve­ ment given nationally. Mike was also a mem­ ber of the American Legion of Panama City. Mike and Ruth relocated to live with their daughter Debbi in Hastings, MI, following Hurricane Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike and Ruth together achieved and cele­ brated 65 years of marriage. Surviving are his four children, daughters Debbi Wood (Ken), Terri Maxwell (Dave), Tracy Barefoot, and son Michael Bennett (Sheila); nine grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. He was deeply devoted to family and friends and will forever be remembered and cherished. Mike will receive a military honors burial at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI, at a later date with a Celebration of Life will follow later in the day at the home of his daughter Debbi in Hastings. To send a message of sympathy to the fam­ ily, sign Mike’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.NeptuneSociety.com Lestef Stanley Kees III, Hastings and Kammi Lee Gilbert, Hastings rJessica . * I Lynn f _ Peper, Nashville and Luke David Davis, Fremont, NH barfotcv*-’ ■ I cU lib .7 ’ugrran I J ' < u> < 1 c * I < I r F* & ( _ •'» I 9 V4 t £ I« I :-V •i '(5 <■ 1^:: R* >1' *» • Lt'*’ * IH’. . H I I 0*1 i U ’• 7 .to >4 . I I X I iH' . -1 s; r «a I •f. I f ■ 1 r, W ><< 9 * I * Sharon Elaine (Jewell) Phillips, age 73, of Hastings MI, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Feb. 16, 2024. Sharon was bom in Santa Fe Springs, CA on November 5, 1950. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Stephen Phillips, and sons, David Bryant (Gayle Vandervelde), Eddie Prentice (Jenny Prentice) and Donvan Prentice (Brandie Prentice); stepchildren, Chad Phillips (Kate Phillips) and Greg Phillips (Denise Phillips); grandchildren, Kylee Prentice, Shane Bryant, Travis Bryant and Tristin Prentice; step-grandchildren, Myia Phillips, Harper Phillips, Alex Phillips, and Eva Phillips, and great-grandchildren, Eddie and Finley. She was preceded’in death by her parents, Edward Jewell and Thelma Jewell and her sister, Linda McCombs. She was an avid ^d passionate gardener. Once being featured on the cover of the Reminder for the Hastings Garden Tour. She was very creative with the making of crafts, painting, and drawings. She was a lover of all animals and “would regularly take them in if they needed help. She will be greatly missed by her dogs, Mongo and Iz^, cats, Momo, Millie and Spooky, ^long with many, many wild birds and animus. A graveside service took place on Tuesday, Feb. 20^ 2024i at Cfftbel Hill Memprial Oar^j|f=2m'IWWd/fAve SE^^Gfr^li RhffW’, MI 49512. ’ Arrangements by Gifrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachftmeralhome.het. C, V . 1 r Lb / i With great sadness, we share the passing of our husband, father, grandfather (Papa) and friend to so many. Steven Richard Allerding was bom July 19, 1948 in Hastings, MI. He passed away on February 15, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Steve graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. He attended Kellogg Com­ munity College until he joined the Air Force in 1967. In 1971, he married his love, Sue. Steve, Sue and son, Joshua, moved to Ionia in 1977 where he managed the men’s clothing store, Clevelands. After taking ownership, the store’s name was changed to Country Gentle­ men, spending years providing quality men’s COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand Si., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 ■. a m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Lv- Cr/ipfirVy 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765. (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M- ' 43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study > * rJ < I r I 4 7* <* t 4 I -J I •Tl 1 i W 9 ¥* u 4 * ♦I'* & iq V t •S’! ,5^ 9 r! 1 4 « -r ' -K* I M’ I 9 •w 9 fr J 1 ’ < L.. r - J Its •I’ W* Ilf * ■ - * r* * » ¥ *S3 iliadti!®* t c*. $ 4 »»* • i •if - ' 46^ Xfc-jP i 5««=5’ Praising God for 50 Years Win and Bette (Hundcrman) Matteson of Gun Lake will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary on Feb. 15. They were unit­ ed in marriage on Feb. 15, 1974. Their children‘include Scott and Katie of Dcltoir?Mi; Sird-fiW6f’Kalama­ zoo, MI, Skylar arid Inna of Lake Worth, FL. They have five grandsons (Jared, Mikhel, Shiloh, Levi, Tobin), and several bonus grandchildren. » s»aiB A'*"' k 'kaiM'3'* .S:^Cota »«af* 3 dC S’ ® ** « w MifikMV -MriMF -B iRS ••‘■4 tf « r-3eaaiKSR« r<iB« Bd^MigBipibeaQi ^»:kK b wcaai tfli I QB 4* t_r <; b* 3 » I r t I V I WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9; 15 ajn.; Worship 10:15 am. Flett Him PnMucta iWNKUnBV MlbMiif^ 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 f Elaine Garlock Happy birthday wishes to George Wash­ ington. We may observe his special day on another date but we honor him even though he is long gone. Now we include others and call the celebration Presidents Day. Again this week we are having mild tem­ peratures. Forecasts for the week include tem­ peratures of 41, 48, 54, 50 and 41 degrees. In the Upper Peninsula, the range goes from 36 degrees on the west end to 26 degrees on the east end at the Soo. These are a far cry from the very snowy days we had last week with inches of snow covering everything on Thursday. Kfsm s wfe 1HBT. MSfe iiBihovliaaKiZQL xss; nwasM,^ >Rve«Mi Around town, we often see front porch decorations with long and narrow signs painted attractively indicating a welcome for those who come visiting. However, one very similar sign on Tupper Lake Street advises visitors to “Stay Away.” We hope this is meant in jest rather than the true sentiment of the residents. On Facebook, we see that Union Bank’s location on M-50 is now open for business after being closed for several months for a major remodel and improvement. The drive-thru has been open the entire time so many customers have not been affected by the project. A noticeable change from the past several weeks is that there are no longer con­ struction barriers or trucks visible in the park­ ing lot. Another indication of the new status is that the new structural awning on the north side now has three large lights in place. The structure also gives protection to customers from rain and other weather conditions. A report on the interior changes will have to wait for another week. Lakewood Community Women from sev­ eral churches are hosting a free Ladies’ Trivia Night at Living gospel Church on March 9. This is a team event from 7 to 9 p.m. The church is on Rochester Street. This group has several events during the year. Word has been received of the Feb. 8 death of the Rev. William Hertel. He served at Central United Methodist Church for six years from 1974 to 1980. In later years, he was at Delton Faith UMC from which he retired. After a few years of residence in Tennessee, he and his wife, Jan, returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area and then in Traverse City where one of their children resided. Their children were Lori and Scott. aiiHitlbtiAEO tR tS <RittnopeacIQJ itedext, ^itinifipBuk• s ^... -M V* »s to 2^. <• 53 HI ts Public Affairs Specialist Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit and Ioans. It also helps them prepare for life changes and the unex­ pected. When planning for retirement, finan­ cial knowledge is essential. So, how prepared are adults in the United States for their retirement? The National Endowment for Finartcial Education (NEFE) conducts polls on how retirement savings affect people’s financial well-being. Here’s what we have learned: In a financial well-being poll conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, 85 percent of respondents confirmed that some aspect of their personal finances was causing them stress. For 31 percent of respondents, that concern was “having enough saved for retire­ ment.” I , 1 I Lifetime financial education is helpful when it comes to retirement preparation. This includes understanding Social Security retire­ ment benefits and making the most of retire­ ment income. You can learn more on our Retirement webpage at &sa.gov/retirement. A personal my Social Security account should be a part of your financial plan. With an account, you can verify your earnings history, get personalized retirement benefit estimates, and more. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at ssa.gov/myaccount. To learn more about NEFE, visit their web­ site at nefe.org. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at h illary. hatch^sa. go v > •*5 A < •. % •x s X 'V 5 •r ■A 'Ik > A ( s I «f««r Ww j «i A Are Americans financially educated on retirement savings? - In that same poll, 70 percent said they made financial adjustments due to the COV1D-I9 pandemic. Of that group, 27 percent increased contributions to their emergency savings, retirement savings, or other savings or investments. In compari­ son, 21 percent tapped into emergency savings-or borrowed against retirement savings. - In a poll about financial education mandates, 80 percent of adults said they wish they were required to complete a semesteror year-long course focused on personal finance education during high school. Also, 88 percent think their state should require a semester- or year-long course for high school graduation. - in that same poll. 84 percent of those approaching retirement age said "spending and budgeting” should be taught in schools. - IQ ’i! SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Hillary Hatch 1 • ANNIVERSARY ( A• 4 A* I r‘ 1 Y I «1 # HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH and prayer lime 6:30 to 7:30 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. pm. ■ Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING Sunday School for all ages; PRESBYTERIAN 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; CHURCH (PCA) Senior High Youth Group 6-8 328 N. Jefferson Street. p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p .m. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Wednesday, Family Night provided. Pastor Peter Adams, 6:30-8 pjn., Kids 4 Troth contact 616-690-8609. (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ST. ROSE OF LIMA School Youth Group; 6:30 CATHOLIC CHURCH p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945Call Church Office 948-8004 4246 Pastor Father Jeff for infonnation. Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and H a.m. WOODGROVE Sunday. BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH PLEASANTVIEW 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor FAMILY CHURCH Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, accessible and elevator. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 Worship Time 10:30 a.m. church phone. Sunday Service: Youth activities: call for 10 a.m. information. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I ♦it I Ttei^ionoMp services is provided by The Hastings Bonne, the churchesand lliese loeol bosinesses: I I 1 «(* I LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website; www.lifegaiecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pin. lasting friendships in the c4;|pimunity he served. 2^ Steve had a passion for many activities i his lifetime. He played BasebalLfor many J his younger yeiPs with a traveling teari When baseball was no longer an option, t taught himself tennis. The sport became^ family joy and we spent many hours together over the years. He went on to coach both girls and boys varsity teams at Ionia High School for many years. Steve had a love of every season. He spent every winter out fishing on the ice, spring prepping his dens and flower beds, summers in his ’*1* at* fishing all of the local lakes or laying in the sun watching his grandchildren in the pool, and in the fall, he was out in his blind waiting for the next big buck. Steven is survived by his wife, Suanne (Wellfare) Allerding, and children, Joshua Allerding, Abbie Whorley (Ken Whorley), and Tim Allerding (Julie Allerding). He was blessed with grandchildren who called him Papa; Sophie and Isabella Whorley, Brayden, Xavier, Rhys, Liza and Simon Allerding, sis­ ter, Tracy Allerding (Eric Gale), several niec­ es and nephews and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Vivian Allerding and his prema­ ture babies. Tiffany and Timothy Allerding. Cremation has taken place and the family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at Out­ reach Christian Church on February 25, 2024 at 3pm. Outreach Christian Church 7831 N. Jordan Lake Road Lake Odessa, MI 48849 • ** at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience £JTm .PastorBrianTeed,Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. r J •a • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M^3 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfrnc@gmaii.com. Website; 4 special wear, fitted business suits and speciaj odc^sion tuxedos. Most importaritly^he developed *1/ ♦ • *l « Worship Together Steven Richard Allerding �* & •.. >* t '’Mb t I bs 4 1 iR A: c t I rI t I I I W r I 1 I ’"Ij L The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22. 2024 — November storm k * I b f f J » 11 - -n 9 ’SR t MflL I 1 V w- . r ..Skv, 5 >•4 s S. N yr I < r A < f J > •>* .4 < «» 7^1 I 1^. rF-, • •* Tz * 4^.4’ •*r f % >4 *v % > 4 r I Ji A Me. e A • * ♦ w * I ♦ ■ ■*—-W t a. t I w' * • — ***. * « -S • W « * ■ It ’’Stih, 1 o®* were moved along these trails Is of Saulf Ste. Marie's Water Street in 1850, looking^east. to get them around the rapids of the St. Marys River. This view ?S5JSS I Page? fl look back at the stories and Golnmns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES . a *4 .J 4 4 Esther Walton ks MSA'S X k '^*'**’5 b K > « I r •• •* * AM » L i J*****!! ( • ’•* 'Al * *» v': Ir 4 r '•r ;v 1 I ™i>lWliin,' « a I 1. - *3X2‘jJ’. I I SA Shiloh, tfli, Tote) nd i«i 'n j t - 1 f ihcfrpiaXAKtKfa^da^^ ' semi stebafKitaitiiMa smnbsDeavncbtiiiiiklil i i$toifceiwr<!«nliwi|«W f siknowfiasiteeligf M'***F^^ l/fllH [tfK •a' ’I > B • X V®:: ______ >^.1. * ■ ® WI4e SW 9y r« time disturbed by the power of steam. their suterooms, holding on to the doors and Banner ^ov. 15, 1934 was beautiful, it being the making sundry motions to maintain an upright The Republican Banner in its earliest years, Indian Summer” and not a ruffle disturbed position, while the stove and myself were cut­ 1856-1857, carried almost no local news. The the surface of the lake and hope whispered ting various antics not put down in the play. exceptions were election returns, mortgage that we would soon reach our journey’s end. Between us, we managed to break a double sales, sheriff sales, legal notices and the like. Owing to the smokey weather (fog), we ran barrel shotgun when the steward, coming in, Occasionally, there were notices of important by Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor and seized the stove and my wife, t^ing me by meetings, such as one on the pending railroad touched at Eagle River. There, we discharged the collar as I passed the stateroom door, we The rest of the paper earned political items part of our freight and then ran back to Eagle were being separated without either of us and news from the major metropolises around Harbor, and from thence to Copper Harbor, being very materially damaged. Most of us the world. The only local information was the and then again started for La Pointe, distance were well-satisfied when in about 10 hours advertisements of local merchants and proabout 150 miles. after we dropped the anchor behind Point fessional notices by doctors, lawyers, photogWe had as yet seen Lake Superior only in Kewenow (200 miles out of their way), there raphers and persons performing service-type her mildest mood. But the scene was soon to to wait until the wind would permit us to businesses. One exception to the lack of local change. We had already come within sight of resume our journey. news was letters written to the paper. It the Apostle Islands upon one of which stands After dropping anchor, an examination appears that when a locally known person “La Pointe,” when a squall from the west showed that we were out of wood and, as the went on a trip or moved to or from the vicin­ took us and we soon felt the force of a storm wind continued for several days, we got all ity, they wrote letters describing the other on Ke-che-gum-ming. the axes that we could find on board, and place. These letters were then published in For a time, we undertook to face the storm taking the yawl boat went ashore and for the the paper for all to enjoy. and gain the point, but in vain. The sails were first time, the sound of the white man’s ax This week s article is one of these accounts. torn to pieces and we were compelled to drift was heard echoing through the forest. While The writer must have been well-known to the before the storm. Finding it useless to attempt we lay there, the snow fell to the depth of six paper and the people living in town as the to gain the island, we turned and ran back to or eight inches and that, together with the article was signed E.H.D. He was Rev. E.H. seek the shelter of some friendly point. The bleak, barren rocks, and stunted evergreens, pay, a Methodist clergyman who had been a wind blew a perfect hurricane, though there mixed with the white birch, presented rather fflissionary in the Lake Superior region for were only a few clouds to be seen. a gloomy prospect. Near a week elapsed seven years. At the time this article appeared, The rolling of the vessel soon sent the pasbefore we could venture to leave the point he was serving the Indian mission in the r DIsengers to their staterooms, and the loose and again enter Copper Harbor. Lower Peninsula in a regional area that freight bounded from one side of the I»!• at to There, the fort and barracks of the soldiers iflcluded Branch, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Alle­ the other. Seeing my wife and children safe in neatly whitewashed presented a fine appear­ gan, Kalamazoo, Eaton and Barry counties. the stateroom, and being free from seasick­ ance, mingled and partly shaded as they were, This news article was rewritten in 1889 and ness, I clambered to the deck to see the sights. by the waving branches of the fir and spruce. published in Volume 14 of the Michigan Pio­ The com had burst from the barrels in which The morning and evening gun sent its echoes neer and Historical Collections. it had been shipped and was near knee-deep. booming across the lake and bounding from Broken dishes, which they had failed to hill to hill, but its noise was faint in compari­ “Sketchy of the North-West” secure in the hurry, were scattered in profuson to that which was soon to break the still­ ppii^.^lUlc a barrel of com had jumped ness of the forest for tl)^,p4n9r,had not ypi I • April 9,1857 through the kitchen door and mounted the made the hills to tremble with his “sandblast.” It was the fall of 1845 that I was appointed cook stove, and there remained fixed. Other Having got on board a sufficient quantity to labor among the Indians between Lake barrels leaped clear from the railing and of wood, we again left Copper Harbor, and Superior and the Mississippi River. Bidding a found sea-room in the lake. this time succeeded in reaching La Pointe hasty good-by to friends and home, I took my Getting a firm hold of the shrouds, I cast where the ‘American Fur Co.’ had a trading wife and two boys (one a babe of six weeks my eyes around, and an astonishing scene post and the Presbyterian board a mission. old) and got on board a steamer at Detroit, burst upon my view. In every direction, huge There, we were left by the propeller and the bound for Sault Ste. Marie, where in due time waves capped with foam, from which were rest of our journey was to be performed in an we arrived. There, we expected to take the reflected thousands of rainbows, made it look open boat. Having a letter of introduction to propeller Independence, which we hoped to like a scene of enchantment. The boat was Dr. Borup, the agent of the Fur Co., we were find ready for a trial trip to La Pointe; but now climbing to the top of some mountain not long in procuring a boat, and a crew of instead of finding her ready, we found her wave, and ana then men with wim the me velocity of or a fright- Indians, and starting for our future home only about halfway over the portage. (Before ____the bottom of the though we were told that it was extremely ened horse,^dashed towards the Soo Locks and canal were built, boats on deep, as if bent upon dashing itself to pieces ■ ■ doubtful whether we could get through, as it skids were moved along rails to get them upon the rocks below. frequently closed up before that time, it then around the rapids of the St. Marys River). Having satisfied myself and got chilled, for being well along in November. With this As there was no other way, we were com­ it had grown cold, I sought the cabin and statecheering assurance and many kind wishes pelled to sit down and wait as patiently as we room. But this was not easy to be obtained, for from our Presbyterian friends, we pushed off could, to let her complete her overland jourhappening to make a wrong lurch, I found from La Pointe with a crew (with) whom it n^. In about two weeks, during which time myself upon my back going across the cabin was impossible for me to converse, except by the snow fell about six inches deep, she floor as I have seen boys sliding downhill and signs. But I was assured by my friends at La dipped into the water above the falls and was brought up with my legs under the stove. Pointe that if it was possible, they would take ready for her journey. Receiving Capt. Stan­ Attempting to gain an upright position, I upset me safely through. The sky was fair, the days nard on board as pilot, with joy, we saw her the stove and then commenced a series of pleasant, but the nights frosty. part the blue waters of the river above the fall maneuvers, that is to say the least, were not Leaving late in the day, we progressed but and heard the splash of the waves of Lake very dignified. The passengers, hearing the about 15 miles the first day and pitched our Superior against her prow, now for the first noise, were seen sticking their heads out of tent on a small stream, where we could moor — 1:^ J I ! ««« fiisa it I V- flsfeDoefor Universe If s9 ><ac I I ( I tJ Feel the burn I ^hy does milk cure the spicy feeling in your mouth after you eat something spicy but water doesn ‘t? Eloise, 10, Minn. 4^ Dear Eloise, My work as a science cat has introduced me to human foods-like chips and salsa. I love the spicy taste of salsa, but I always keep a saucer of milk handy. I talked about why milk calms the spicy feeling with my friend Emily Cukier. She’s a chemistry librarian at Washington State University. She told me that the spicy feeling comes from something called capsaicin. The amount of capsaicin in a pepper determines how hot it is. When you bite a hot pepper, little bits of capsaicin stick to special proteins that sit on 23,20 ■ J / i ..................................... < .f-'J I the nerve cells on your tongue. The proteins are called receptors. When capsaicin binds to its receptor, the receptor opens up and tells the nerve cell to fire,” Cukier said. “That sends a signal to your brain where it’s interpreted as heat and irritation.” One way to stop the spicy feeling is to unstick the bits of capsaicin from the recep­ tors. But capsaicin doesn’t mix well with water. No matter how much water you chug after eating hot peppers, the water will just slosh over the receptors. It won’t wash away the capsaicin. But milk has two things water doesn’t have: fats and a protein called casein. That protein attracts capsaicin like catnip. If the protein is around, the bits of capsaicin will hop off the receptors. The protein forms globs around the capsaicin. It’s like how soap forms globs around dirt and •4 ■ease when you wash your hands. Then, the pro­ tein and fats in milk work together to wash away the capsaicin. Once all the capsaicin has left your receptors, the "spicy” signal to your brain stops. Cukier told me that another way to deal with the spicy feeling is to eat dry, rough foods. Like crackers or chips. “Those foods will produce different sen­ sations in your mouth that can distract your brain from the spiciness,” Cukier said. “That why they’re often served with spicy foods.” Like my chips and salsa. So, why don’t we just avoid foods that hurt? It turns out the spicy signal also causes your brain to release endorphins-sometimes called “happy hormones.*’ They’re the same chemical signals your brain releases when you play or hug someone you love. So, capsaicin can make us feel good at the same time it makes us feel a little bad. Eating lots of spicy food could make you less sensitive to it, too. Over time, your tongue can adjust to having lots of capsa­ icin around. The nerve cells slurp in some of the receptors so they’re no longer poking out of the cells. That means there are fewer places for capsaicin to stick-and less of that spicy feeling. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email Io iVashington Stale University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse.com. one boat, called Raspberry. Here, I first had an iSight into the science of Indian cooking. During the afternoon as we passed along, I saw something lying on the shore, which I pointed out to the Indians. It proved on near­ ing it to be an otter, which had been a long time dead, as its eyes were gone, and there were other symptoms of decay. They threw it into the boat. This they dressed and threw into the kettle, and mixing with it some bread and potatoes, forming for them a savory dish. At this place, we laid all the next day trying to find a dog that had ran away from one of the Indians, and, as it was proved, (was) the only day that we could travel. Just at night we started, and as it was foil moon (we) ran along until near midnight, when we again pitched our tent on a small stream. We soon learned that though the sand would give beneath the feet, it would not make a very soft bed to lie upon. Not only was the tent covered with frost in the morn­ ing, but frequently so would our garments that we had on, be covered likewise. In the morning, we again started, but as the sun arose, the wind came up and compelled us to put up. T\vice did we try to round a point and were driven back. My wife, who had stood it well until this time, began to think that we had got to spend the winter there on the shore or perish in the woods. Drawing the boat upon the shore, the Indians stretched themselves upon the ground and commenced smoking with as much indifference as if they had been in their wigwam. Not so with my wife. Taking her babe in her arms, she wandered off by herself where in a little \yhile I found her cry|ing. Comforting as well as i could, we watched with longing eyes the going down of the sun in hopes that with it the wind would subside, and we resume our journey. Night came at last and with it the wind went down, and we started just as the bread foil moon rose out of the bosom of the lake. The Indians seemed to be glad to be moving and made the woods ring again with their wild shouts of laughter and song. For miles, the high sand rocks rose boldly out of the water, crowned with evergreens, and the moonbeams streamed through the thick foli­ age and threw their downy shadows across us. As we slowly moved on near the base of the rocks, it required no very great stretch of the imagination to fancy us some bloody pirates, bent upon deeds of blood. In many places, the water had worn far away under the rocks and formed fantastic caves and arches into which we sometimes ran and emerged at a distant point, making the caverns echo and re-echo with the sound of the oars, or the wild shouts of the Indians. The deep solitude of the vast forest contrasted strangely with the heavy “chuck” of the waves as they sought the farthest part of these weird caves. The fourth day out from La Pointe, the low trees that border the extreme west of the lake were hailed with joy as a harbinger of good news as they told of a home, though it should be with Indians. At this time, also, the wind changed to the east, and there (were) indica­ tions of a storm. As the breeze sprang up, the oars were laid aside and the sail hoisted. The wind continued to increase and, ere we could reach the mouth of the St. Louis River, it had increased to a gale and the lake was white with foam. We were also wet with the spray, but we succeeded in entering the mouth of the river without any accident save shipping a little water. Running along by the shore we found a little sheltered nook where we pitched our tents, thankful as the storm howled around us, that we were not on the lake. Cov­ ering ourselves as well as we could, for the rain had begun to fall, we were soon wrapped in slumber. About midnight I was awakened by an uncomfortable sensation and found my lower extremities nearly submerged in a pool of water. As the rain was falling in torrents, we were in rather a bad fix.'But the morning came at last and brought with it the cheering hope that we should that night sleep under the shelter of a roof. Starting with the rising sun, we slowly wound our way up the river, now passing large marshes covered with wild rice, then meadows of tall grass, when suddenly turning a bend of the river, the shout and an answering shout of the Indians announced that we had come in sight of In-god-u-anong. our future home. Soon, our boats were moored to a stake, and we surrounded with the dusky forms of Indians, with whom we had come to labor. E.H.D. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for Feb. 23-29 Feb. 1-29 - February Storybook Walk: “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James. Go on a birdwatching adventure with a grand­ father and his grandchild. Afrer your story­ book adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center and discover common Michigan backyard birds. This Storybook Walk is thanks to the generosity of Joel and Barbara Vandyken. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Saturday, Feb. 24 - A Winter Walk on Candlelit Trails (family-friendly). Take an evening to enjoy the quiet, peaceful sounds and sights of winter under the February “Snow Moon.” Choose between a halfmile and a one-and-a-half-mile candlelit trail loop that weaves through prairies, forests and wetlands. Then, meet by the fire for hot drinks and sweet treats. Please dress in layers and wear proper footwear for winter hiking. If weather conditions permit, a limited number of snowshoes will be available. Institute members can register for the walk for free; non-members must pay $8. Families can register for the event for $25. Should weather conditions permit, Institute members can rent snowshoes for no cost. Non-members must pay $5 for snowshoes. Wednesday. Feb. 28 - Skull Identifica­ tion and Charcoal Sketching Workshop (virtual on Zoom), 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class is open to individuals 15 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompa­ nied by an adult. Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade to learn how to sketch with charcoal. Instructors will discuss capturing value and texture before sketching a rac­ coon skull with the class. Participants will also team about skull anatomy and how to identify mammal skulls. This live class will be held over Zoom, and participants will receive a video recording of the class. This workshop is suitable for sketchers of all experience levels. Institute members can sign up for the class for $35; non-mem­ bers must pay $49. Participants may pick up their kits at the Institute. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/cvents/. HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 22 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1963 film starring Law •• rence Harvey. Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter and Barbara Stanwyck, 5 p.m. This week’s film is rated PG-13 due to violence and adult themes. Friday, Feb. 23 - Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 - Plant a seed from the Seed Library, alt day. Monday. Feb. 26 - Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories Celebrate all Barry County Voices, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Tech Help: Basic Device or Computer Help, 2-4 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. I 1 ) I z « « " aiMb J—A »■ ■■ I I. > , �* ■ I Thursday. February 22, 2024 - The Hastings Banner rag© © — I nur^aay. rwiuaiy — 9 Page 8 m m Lift Every Voice program brings conversations diversity to Hastings Public Library on 4 J •« ** A ♦ i. k' I * i I •JB '’r J ’*1 11 •t V L*’ iRr^. * L & r b B'. el IH 5 ¥1 .• >3 r ’ •4 *e if Al 4 M • .’;£a -• ••.1*3^ . 5.'-« V <• Mica i ’ .' ’ ■ b. I Desiree Holley-Sancimino is hosting discussions on race with the help of fellow members of the Roundtable Companions for Racial Equity group. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) 212155 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi- 49080 on the following dates. I r Tuesday March 5, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 11, Appeal Hearing ~ 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday March 12, Appeal Hearing -1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2024 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 11th, - 12:00 noon. Written protests should be mailed to; BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL MI. 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property are as follows; Agricultural 50.35 % 0.99305 Commercial 47.63 % 1.04976 Industrial 42.95 % 1.16414 Residential 43.07 % 1.16090 Personal.... 50.00 % 1.00000 Hunter McLaren Stajf lynter Local community members of color are coming together to share their heritage, cul­ ture and lived experiences through a series of speaking events. Hosted at Hastings Public Library, the Lift Every Voice program aims to “foster connec­ tions and promote a sense of unity” through discussions about race. On Monday, residents shared their experiences of being Hispanic in Barry County. Bom and raised in Puerto Rico, Teresa Beelen shared what it’s been like living in Michigan for the last 10 years. Working as a Doctor of Optometry in Battle Creek, her husband is a pastor for Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Beelen spoke about her experience as a Hispanic woman in Michigan, and the chal­ lenges she has faced. Although she said she is proud to consider herself an “adopted Michi­ gander,” she said she’s also faced explicit racism - once from a patient, who told her to “go back to where you came from.” Beelen encouraged those in attendance to work toward focusing on what we share while acknowledging our differences. “Be curious, polite, respectful. Just always see each other as we are,” Beelen said. “Each of us tonight, we bleed red. We all have blood. There’s no difference.” “Ignite the passion to see each other as equals, focusing on the similarities and respecting and learning from our different cultures. Think of how difficult it may be for some of us to leave behind everything that we know from our childhood to be productive in this land.” Marisol Rodriguez spoke about her expe­ rience moving with her kids from Mexico to Michigan 10 months ago. She came to Hastings to join her husband Eric Ramos, who made the same move two years ago and has been working as an agricultural engineer near Alto. Although Rodriguez has a master’s degree in chemistry, she can not work because of the conditions surrounding her visa. Rodriguez said the move has not been easy, but their family has been adjusting slowly. “I have to confess, at first I felt really lost. The change was very drastic - the language, the weather -1 couldn’t believe it’d be possi­ ble to adapt,” Rodriguez said. “I was espe­ cially worried about how my children would be received at school.” Over time, her worries have dissipated, she said. Their three kids attend school in Hastings, where they’ve received a warm welcome. Their family has also made many friends in the community and through their church, where they are taking an English class. “We have great friends who always sup­ port us and ±e community in general has .A • J* u -■ :t r f ! 1^. I '5/ ... i V *'1 « '4 ■ » z u y t 4 t 4 ^■<'-. * i r » J «■’S t Marisol Rodriguez, right, spoke about moving to Hastings with her kids to join her husband Eric Ramos, left. f received us very well, making us feel confident and happy,” she said. “We are really blessed because we know those beautiful people.” The event series was organized by the local group Roundtable Companions for Racial Equity. Desiree Holley-Sancimino, organizer and member, said the group came together under the lead of former Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal rector Linnea Stifler in 2020. The group read books, studied history and held discussions about race to find ways to work toward unity. The COVID-19 pandemic and other chal­ lenges meant the group went on hiatus for a while, until late last year. Holley-Sancimino felt inspired after hosting a watch party for the documentary film “I Am Not Your Negro,” based on an unfinished manuscript from black writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin. “It was very compelling,” Holley-Sancimino said. “From that, the inertia started within me to do something for Black History Month.” Holley-Sancimino, who is black, knows Barry County is not very diverse. To make the Lift Every Voice programs more appeal­ ing to a wider audience, the group aimed to celebrate and discuss other races and cul­ tures, too. Last week, Gun Lake Tribe Educa­ tion Director Bill Griffey spoke about his experience as a Native American in West Michigan. Next week, the group will be showing and discussing “1 Am Not Your Negro” at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 in the Hastings Public Library. The program has been warmly received. Organizers had to add chairs to the library’s 1 1 f J L » J > I r n - f I ) < l-l I r f r f, ) r- Vj I 1 I ■ '*♦ I 1 1 Teresa Beeten spoke about the history of Puerto Rico and her experience mov­ ing from the territory to Michigan. 1 9 s» k community room last week after more than 80 people attended, with this week’s event receiving a similar showing. Holley-Sancimi­ no said'she’s thankfill to the nearly 15 other members of the Roundtable group for their collaboration, and to the community for being open to new ideas and experiences. “We don’t want this to end at the library, we want people to take it back to their homes,” she said. “Have those conversations in their homes with their families, in some of the community clubs that they’re a part of, in their businesses.” . 4 "t • aHWiW I' • r A In score of season II t \ - Owner of Bay to Bay Building Concepts files for bankruptcy 1 •.<1 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice ndividuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at ’ ‘•ays m advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 wVh D^S1T^"a MCLA41.72a (2) (3) and with the Americans Contacts- Clerk - Mel Risner: 269-664-4522 Supervisor- Thomas Rook: 616-299-6019 PUBLIC NOTICE 212527 City of Hastings 2024 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2024 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: Organizational Meeting: March Sth, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 12th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Meetings are by Appointm/int to schedule, Jayson Bussa Editor The owner of a Hastings building company that has been the target of numerous lawsuits has declared bankruptcy. Jerold Saeman, who is listed as a current resident in Caledonia, filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on Feb. 19. Saeman owns 100 percent of Hast­ ings-based Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC, which has faced legal actions against a growing list of clients that allege the compa­ ny took their money and never followed through with the promised work or completed the work partially or in shoddy fashion. In July of last year, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) suspended the company’s license, forbidding it from doing business in Michi­ gan. contact: City Hall @ ph. 269-945-9350 THE GOOP NEWS IS THAT WINTER IS ALMOST OVERf • > The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed questions, protests and to equalize the 2024 of It appeared that Bay to Bay might get its license back after the Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contrac­ tors’ Board approved an agreement between Bay to Bay, Saeman and LARA to pay $109,391 in restitution and a $10,000 fine. Saeman and the business never upheld their end of the agreement and the license remains suspended. Bay to Bay no longer maintains an office in Hastings and appears to be permanently closed. In the 127-page bankruptcy filing, Saeman outlines $258,799 in assets which fall far short of his $911,857.45 in liabilities. Of that amount, $203,473 of his liabilities are secured debt, including $125,000 from Adventure Credit Union for two vehicles. Eikenhout Inc., a provider of building sup­ plies with 10 locations throughout the state, claims it is owed nearly $360,000 in unse­ cured debt. necessary to hear assessments. THE BAP NEWS I :4-> 49.34 44.71 49.02 48.50 50.00 • 1.0133 1.1183 1.0199 1.0309 1.0000 I 3- I 4 .MTV * Aucc •^4*— ' I s * I a e — WVKfr ■ * e , I - .1? 1 __ CM I '.r.* >1 -1 r Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice * B* I V* ■' I r- iTv ►i* meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale 269-945-9350 _i s •« The City of Hastings will provide disabilities I •<> 'ndividuals with f SbSn I . I •l I • e ' • fI. J 29* dl J* V I I. I 4 f I d • I 11 5'. # ■a Ji I • •J •r •*J i • VVI A • • • 1 )•. * Correction IS THAT ITS NOT/ mumpHere for each class al properly and personal property for 2024 are as follows: Commercial........ Residential......... . Industrial............. Agricultural.......... Personal Property Various clients of Bay to Bay are amongst the long list of liabilities. Only a few of them specified an amount they are owed and Saeman claims in the filing that he has no liabil­ ity for those claims. Investigators from multiple counties have been passing information on Bay to Bay and their alleged wrongdoing to the Michigan Attor­ ney General’s office, which would not comment on the status of the investigation. They only encouraged that anyone who feels they were defrauded by the company to report it. Saeman is being represented in the bank­ ruptcy proceedings by James R. Oppenhuizen of Grand Rapids-based Oppenhuizen Law Firm PLC. Also in the filing, Saeman identifies his employer as SRT Roofs LLC, where he has been employed for a month in sales, showing that, despite claims of malfeasance, he con­ tinues to operate in the industry, potentially in other states. An article in last week’s issue of the Hastings Banner discussed the history of the Annex building at Central Ele­ mentary School. In it, former teacher Shirley Keeler’s listed maiden name is incorrect. The correct name that stu­ dents may remember her as is Shirley Shay, or Ms. Shay, In the same article, it is mentioned how the Hastings school district will fund the demolition of the Annex and the subsequent bus loop and parking lot con­ struction. While the district’s sinking fund will pay for the demolition of the Annex building, the creation of a bus loop and new parking lot at the campus are included in, and will be paid for by. the bond proposal passed by voters last year. The Hastings Banner regrets these errors. 1 I 1 I % ■ I Jr-. .••I* I < j; r. 1 t 4 •l r♦ t I ( ) I »• ___ - —» — k ’I �A K S'! ?p -r 'W S' K- >» '•b it 1 X • Hastings rsPORT^ •s - ^5 ANNER •l. t ■ I 9 ’ •l > r '?r 3k •> V5; ft ie • t, I SECTION Thursday, February 22, 2024 « A K.. Vikings win their way to Wings stadium Lb. *4 V * X k ■r^ Tift. ^=1 -w ’^T Brett Bremer Sports Editor One last lime. Lakewood seniors Jonathan Krebs and Chris Webb got the choice: rest up for the matches ahead or take the mat inside the Lakewood High School gymnasium one last time? They chose to wrestle with zeal and close out the Lakewood varsity wrestling team’s first regional championship since the 201617 season Wednesday evening. is zw ' 9* b K • . '4tiib " s; s > b.4 , •* «Ai Mason Livermore clinched the Vikings' regional championship with his pin of Fran­ kenmuth s Jaden Hansen 38 seconds into the third period of their 132-pound bout in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Final. That pin put the Vikings in front 41-13 with four weight classes yet to wrestle, and Lakewood added four more wins to eventually earn a 61-12 victory. •l b« .1, a ■ See VIKINGS, page 11 ‘3^ r • < < X AC ♦. •V 9 c J . d a. 1 * P <> t 4 *1 e ♦ ♦ f g * 5*-^ £ li .> (• ’Vv- •1 •«a2Ik ' Hr H k* 1 'S I r* • ( ( I V I .A.* ▼ I 4 ' Is ■•*f: • .^g 199. : r> * A k w‘ L A « A. • ’’. J .,15 > "Eii •K 4 Ik 7 _ r? r ^®tyfomlsi«t4 DO •L* tn ■ w rtu.L>.; f «ll^ . II u 4 ■■ 'if ' I* r I Lakevypod's Calder^ Villanueva snags the regional championship trophy as he is swarmed by teammates Eric Bartlett, Joel Simon, Chris Webb, Jonathan Krebs and more after their victories over Saginaw Swan Valley in the MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Tournam^ntat Lakewood High School Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Vikings will face top-ranked Dudee in the state quarter­ finals Friday at WingKEvent Center In Kalamazoo. (Photo by Brett Bremer) f .a -*‘*‘M*jt*. _ ^.. . ____t. . ‘ .»I»ll1l.^ ..... - >. , , » r '/iuuQi Si .*‘*w Lakewood senior Jonathan krebs holds Frankenmuth's Kaden Miller on his back during their 150-pound match in the MHSAA Division 3 Jeam Regional Final at Lakewood High School Wednesday. Krebs took an 18-2 victory for a school-record 11th teOhncal fall this season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) w **>. 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I _/ 9 > -I * •• " V- c. b.'# f *1* uLi 1 I -1^/ N *£?**>: > t 'J-' s r J 1 f * k *> ?Tr7 9 9 Ji 10’ ■fSi- _«.• p««^ • •I *’K ;►*** . • . ..4«aib Senior Alexis Delaphiano points to the crowd with her teammates during their round one routine at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer District hosted by Schoolcraft High School Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ff* * ♦ k .^bHi L z b S’ V ’.3 / " l-« Ite; T 1^ b » r'w* .•* < < •t! « r .k»* •« ■? * ' > % •' > 'L’’ 'I > k .4* w •* vs :■ f r** ( .•4 « J- r K J c /V < L I t I < « 7 •* , » • I 4».' « » •b t J J O 3"- V #4 J 4 •• t 9 * J / 4 <4 9» 4^ « 9 4 4 p 9 4 99 * 4 I I i Maple Valley flyer Emily Reitz is rotated above her stunt group made up of backspot Sophia Rose and bases Storey Jonca and Marissa Byington-Wagner during round three at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer District hosted by Schoolcraft Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) .z f ........... . L* ' ■ a t "*^ *■ . V I .L The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team celebrates the announcement of its third-place finish at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer District hosted by Schoolcraft High School Saturday. The top four finish earns the Panthers a spot in this Saturday's Division 4 Regional at Grand Rapids West Catholic High Schoo. (Photo by Brett Bremer) «» b st r 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jaws dropped and their mouths hung open for a moment or two before the shouts and clapping started. Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheerleaders stood in the comer of the School­ craft High School gymnasium waiting to be the first performers of round two as round one scores were read Saturday morning. The DK girls were thrilled they earned a round one score of 212.2 and every point was important Saturday. Delton Kellogg, Coloma, Maple Valley and White Pigeon were all within two points of each other behind leader Lawton after round one. Delton Kellogg was stellar again in round two and then did enough in round three to earn at least one more week of cheering. The Panthers qualified for the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer Regional that will be hosted by West Catholic High School Saturday, Feb. 24, with their third-place dis­ trict finish. “We have been working really hard all w'eek to clean up everything,” Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds said. “Round one it showed. Round two it showed. Round three it showed, but could have showed a little more. 1 think we fell apart a little in round three. I think we got a little excited and got away from each other. They didn't hear each other and then they were off timing. Once that happens, peo­ ple feel rushed and it doesn’t end smoothly. "But we have a lot to clean up in the next five days and see where we can land at regionals.” This marks the seventh consecutive season the Panthers have qualified for the regional round of the state tournament. A senior-filled Delton Kellogg team will be working to clean up the last few bits that it can this week in hopes of a top four regional finish and the program’s first appearance in the MHSAA Division 4 State Finals. “1 am really excited for this year,” Delton Kellogg senior Allison Brandli said. Wc have improved a lot this entire season. We »k started out not so great. We were all new stunt groups getting used to everything, and we have really worked hard in order to be where we are. This is one of the best we've scored for the season overall.” She was especially pleased that her team was able to outscore Coloma in that opening round. Lawton built a good-sized lead in round one and then capped its day with the best round three performance of the meet to cap­ ture the district championship with an overall score of 712.56 points. Coloma was second with a score of 700.10. Delton Kellogg third at 670.78 and White Pigeon fourth at 659.30. White Pigeon outscored Maple Valley by a little over a dozen points in round three to pass the Lions who held that fourth-place spot in the standings after the first two rounds. Maple Valley’s fifth-place final total score of 655.80 is a season best. See PANTHERS, page H 6 J \ f. ,<i»I , y. a»v .. ... .... . > ~- ' :* ■■ I ■» ..>- �.J 4 4 I ti' 55«4 Psgg 10 “ Thursdiy. F^brusry 22. 2024 ~ Th® HsstinQS B®nn®r SWMSC manages to get in a final few runs of 23.99 and 24.05 and 23rd in the slalom adding runs of 31.57 and 32.69. Lillian Wamez led the Trojan girls’ in both events placing 15th in the GS with limes of 20.59 and 20.25 and 13th in the slalom with runs of 26.79 and 27.40. Kiera Callahan was the fourth scorer in both events for the Trojan girls placing 29th in the GS adding times of 35.69 and 37.46 and 33rd in the slalom with runs of 47.65 and 46.45. Bacon scored in both events for the Trojan boys. He was 22nd in the slalom with runs of 27.37 and 26.54. He placed 28th in the GS with times of 20.10 and 19.02. Robby Jones had the fastest two runs in the GS for the Plainwell/TK boys. He was 20th overall with runs of 17.63 and 18.10. Jones was second on the team in the slalom with times of 25.08 and 25.02 that put him in I Sth overall. Colin Gritter also scored in both races for their team placing 25th in the slalom with runs of 27.37 and 26.54 and 29th in the GS with runs of 20.57 and 18.87. Liam Troutner skied the slalom for the Trojans and placed 14th overall with times of 22.80 and 24.51. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Only about 20 yards from the finish line the icy snow pack made an abrupt transition to mud and grass al Timber Ridge Ski Resort Monday afternoon. The Southwest Michigan Ski Conference managed to get a second race in and quickly plan a third, for this Tuesday afternoon in hopes of getting four more runs down the hills before the snow melted completely. The Monday event gave the conference the chance IO celebrate its seniors before the boys and girls Ifansitioned from the slalom to GS courses and vice versa. The PlainwellTThomapplc Kellogg Trojan ski team was last among the teams to cele­ brate its seniors as the setting sun reddened the sky behind the hill. The group of seniors in attendance for the Trojan team included Venus Appel. Kaitlyn Hodges, Marion Gielineki and Samuel Bacon. Hodges had the top finish among any of those senior girls. She was 16th in the girls’ GS with runs of 20.58 seconds and 20.56. Gielincki was third for the Trojan team in both events placing 24th in the GS with times o o o 0 WWT’ W* Plainwell/Thomapple Kellogg's Robby Jones races down the hill during the first run of the giant slalom at Timber Ridge Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Mattawan/Paw Paw girls held firmly to their league lead scoring just 20 points totol on the day - 10 in each event. Hackett Catholic Prep/Vicksburg was second with 62 points ahead of Kalamazoo United 113, Por­ tage 165, Plainwell/TK 175, Hudsonville 186 and South Haven 235. Mattawan/Paw Paw earned its perfect score with the top four finishers in each event. Senior stand-out Anna Roethlisberger won the slalom competition with runs of 19.93 and 20.11 and was second to teammate Anna Hoogerheide in the GS. Hoogerheide put together runs of 15.92 and 15.91 in the GS. Roethlisberger had the fastest girls’ GS run the first time down at 15.85 and then added a 16.16 to place second. Eve Soury Lavergne and Addison Bell were the other two girls in the top four in both events for the Mattawan/Paw Paw team. The boys’ standings saw Mattawan/Paw Paw take its second conference win of the season in two tries there too. Mattawan/Paw Paw closed the day of racing with 63 points. Portage was second with 67 points ahead of Kalamazoo United 78, Hudsonville 138, Hackett/Vicksburg 141, Plainwell/TK 203 and South Haven 221. Kalamazoo United’s Sam Oberlee won the boys’ slalom with runs of 18.79 and 18.4. Portage’s Olin Rhorstaff was the only other guy to even put together two runs under 20 seconds. Rhorstaff was second adding times of 19.55 and 19.7. Those two went 1 -2 in the GS too. Oberlee won with combined runs of 15.37 and 15.63. Rhorstaff had times of 15.73 and 15.61 to earn the runner-up spot. The SWMSC bumped its planned Wednes­ day meet to Tuesday and beat the unseason­ ably warm temperatures. The Mattawan/Paw Paw teams both clinched conference championships. The Mattawan/Paw Paw girls finished the day with an overall score of 24 points ahead of Hackett/Vicksburg 61, Kalamazoo United 111, Portage 119, Plainwell/TK215,Hudson­ ville 257 and South Haven 259. Roethlisberger was third in the slalom and second in the GS to claim the conference’s overall individual girls’ championship. The Plainwell/TK girls were led by *ir fl a ■ f » . «**« i32 1 1 I I L I >j) > LK < 1 J b Plainwell/Thornapple Kellogg seniors Samuel Bacon (from left) Marion Gielincki, Kaitlyn Hodges and Venus Appel await their turn to be honored during the senior night ceremony at Timber Ridge Monday midway through the second Southwestern Michigan Ski Conference meet of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wamez who was 24th in the slalom and 26th in the GS. Hodges placed 28th in the GSi Wynalda was 24th in the GS Gielincki added runs that placed her 31 st in the slalom and 35th in the GS. The Mattawan/Paw Paw boys won Tues­ day’s meet with a final score of 46 points ahead of Portage 97, Kalamazoo United 130, HackettZVicksburg 135, Hudsonville 196, Plainwell/TK 162 and South Haven 233. Oberlee finished as the boys’ champ with a win in the slalom and a runner-up finish in the GS. Portage’s Olin Rhorstaff was second to Oberlee in the slalom and GS Monday and sec­ ond in the slalom Tuesday while getting a win in the GS - the only time anyone in the confer­ ence beat Oberlee in an event this season. Troutner led the Trojan team with an eighth­ place slalom finish Tuesday and a sev­ enth-place GS finish. Jones was 18th in the slalom and 25th in the GS for the Plainwell TK team. Colin Gritter had runs that earned him 23rd in the slalom and 34th in the GS. Bacon placed 31st in the GS. ’7 I r?"* ,_<»> »<* ' f9 4:-^. ■ 1« f ' X 0 I f ■. 3 0 I bii J#** aS •?^ 5*^ 1 1 .. w * Ri 1 /■S^ » tt»f Ti TOi defef«^ Plainwell/Thomapple Kellogg's Kiera Callahan races down the slalom course a first time during the Southwestern Michigan Ski Conference meet at Timber Ridge Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) >1 « .y •* . •h' 5 I I r k I 33^ i * I s < r <■ 1 •* Saxons push Brighton tor final bouts in regional w/ It 1 I •«**-' -wW4ari Wa^ ■ !<■>»-<:V^bb‘Jr t 7.1 hi ! J* V JO'i^ & 4 I 1 •■^. * t ’•HOj sr-V; ■ s f>i/ 5(11 b5l bhihvrJ Valerie Slaughter <1 Bl' u z^u(nr Qi ii.- if 1 ^*'i i:.^ ' 31 Contributing Writer The Saxons* first run through the MHSAA -----II' Division I postseason ended as they ran into I . i a highly-ranked Brighton squad in the finals u;-.l' of the regional tournament at Grand Ledge t Wai^v. High School Wednesday. V. The Bulldogs, ranked fourth in the state in J Division 1, narrowly pulled out a 38-30 win over the Hastings varsity wrestling team. '7 f The Saxons were within eight points of the Bulldogs with two bouts to go after a pin by Kyle Echtinaw in the first period of the 190pound bout. Brighton’s Sean O’Keefe clinched the vic­ tory for his team by pinning the Saxons’ state medalist Isaac Friddle half a minute into the ii' f third period of their 215-pound match. Senior Diego Coipel closed out the dual with a pin for Saxons in the heavyweight bout. * Coipel is one of just three seniors the Sax­ ons are losing at the the end of the season and the team will be looking to its younger wresHuHnn Opponent from Portage Central on his back tiers as it builds for a return next season. ” QphnMiDivision 1 Regional Semifinal at Grand Ledge High “It was an exciting dual with Brighton, School Wednesday, Feb. 14. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said after his first team regional tournament as Haiden Simmet won a major decision for the wrestling ahead. They all earned spots on the head coach. “I don’t think they expected us to team 14-3. Keegan Sutfin also picked up a medal stand at Saturday’s MHSAA DivisiOfi hang with them, but we put them on their pin for the Saxons to put the score out of I Individual Regional at Holt High School to heels. Our guys went out after every match reach for Portage Central with a 40-6 lead. qualify for the Individual State Finals which and competed very well. Sophomore 157-pounder Aiden Armwill be held March 1-2 at Ford Field in down­ We got a huge win from Echtinaw at 190 strong when picked up a 13-5 major deci­ town Detroit. pounds to put us in a position to win the sion for Hastings. The Saxons gave up three Sutfin had the top finish of the tournament match. It’s disappointing to not walk away pins in a row at as Portage Central closed for the Saxons. He pinned his first two foes to with the win, but it was really exciting to see the lead to 44-24 before Friddle picked up get into the 144-pound championship match. how close our team was to making it to the . . last six points of the dual on a void for He was downed in the final 10-6 by Holt’s state tournament. Now it will be something Hastings at 215. Ayden Mosher. we work towards next year.’’ Hokanson picked up a quick pin to start the Friddle placed third at 215 pounds and The Saxons defeated Portage Central in regional final match for a 6-0 edge over Hokanson third at 106. They both reached the round one with a decisive 50-24 win. Brighton, but the Saxons dropped the next semifinals before falling to the consolation The Hastings team started at the heavy­ four matches as Brighton built a 16-6 lead. bracket where they pinned opponents in the weight match where they gave up an early Denton, at 138 pounds, picked up an 8-5 blood round to guarantee their spots in the six-point lead to Portage Central, but the decision and the 144-pounder Simmet picked state finals. Saxons came back with three straight pins up another pin for the Hastings team. Sutfin from Troy Hokanson, Jordan Humphrey and Friddle pinned Mona Shores’ Peyton Peter­ won a close 2-0 decision at 150 pounds, but Maverick Peake to take an 18-6 lead. son in the match for third place at their the Saxons dropped another one at 157 weight class and Hokanson pinned Jameson Saxon freshman Quinton Schnerre picked pounds to put them behind Brighton 20-18. Wood from Brighton in the 106-pound conso­ up an 8-4 decision and teammate Colton The Saxons then lost two more on pins lation final. Smith won a close 4-2 decision to put the giving Brighton a 32-18 lead before EchtiThe Saxons’ also had 113-pounder Humscore at 24-6. Colton Denton picked up naw’s pin gave Hastings a little hope. I^ey and 132-pounder Smith competing at another pin for the Saxons before senior Hokanson, Sutfin and Friddle still have the regional tournament. r* WS,coMbiage9 > ‘VO- r I f »- ■■■“ 1 ] 1 I « 5b 1 t • ■■l< :r J............. F . t Zvi I »“ 'S Iff »«A down his opponent from Portage Central in the . a";™? Division 1 Regional Semifinal at Grand Ledge High School Wednesday, Feb 14. (Photo by Valerie Slaughter) TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW 212196 -t’ Tue^ay, March 5,2024,11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm JfSe desire hit' S'*®" n°‘ice OT me aesir© to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. first^pSKS ^'RST come first serve BASIS; letter appeals 5:00 pm the Friday befor^the Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: ^gncuitur3i 44.47% 1.1244 Commercial 47.43% 1.0542 Industrial 46.92% 1.0656 Residential 42.02% 1.1899 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Doug Peck. Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Hope Township Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. ^rlcn .4th Dl.abiliUe. (ADA) Nolic. snould contact Castleton Township by writing requinng auxiliary aids or services or catling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-648-2464 B** filial eta Ge Dp b msiD: Mi Blh IM ■ i«,r ^1 :*• 1^. W4 KQSQBt I I *«.*win !W 3 *■ *Ki(a S’;. hKb> •wicr Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5463 M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2024 as™^nt roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of r.^^L°L®^®®®®??®"‘® *®’“®®’ poverty exemptions, parcel classificabon appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: BXKieiBteate '4|iea.>AM : I ■ If > Umodi^visicifieMIEUDkh Ccmi witm ■iSaieQiajflfeiisiiiBEfllCit tesaispiEBEkcacTS! ■aak^^* lite « e; -4 ~ —I >— t < 'A TK’s Curtis gets 1-0 blood round Brett Bremer Sports Editor be the lone guy representThomapple Kellogg at Ford Field in Detroit the first weekend of March. iuuc'a*^ ® MHSAA Division 2 Individual Wrestling ma s at the home of the Detroit Lions by p acing second in the 165-pound weight c ass at the MHSAA Division 2 Individual Regional in Allendale Saturday. Curtis defeated Lowell’s Seth Harvey 1-0 in the blood round and then pinned Greenville’s Casey Eberspeaker 4:44 into their match for third place. The Trojan 165-pounder managed a quick escape to start the second period and it was the only point of the match as the two battled on their feet through the rest of the period and Curtis held Harvey down for the entire win at regionals two-minute third period. Curtis started his day with a 4-0 win over Coopersville’s Trevor VanOffelen. Eberspeaker’s Greenville teammate Naythan Dob­ son bumped Curtis to the blood round, the consolation semifinals, by outscoring him 12-4 in their semifinal match. Curtis was one of two TK regional qualifi­ ers t is season. Christien Miller did not com­ pete Saturday. *”4 •» *> « <ic !2f5SS '*^ * * ■» Sk4.' ’sL''n T* »Sl S.s '^'5 UV b ■> k \ > s I 4 1 5s5J'J'; 'NW >V b v" >■'' �I r V A Points tough to come by for Saxons in defeat I ■ t * I 1 I 4 I r- (I - ” 4. i .4 H *i it h ’sW 5 % • <u SB 7?€ <. -* I Si H *1 * kx I Sports Editor Il is a 3-1 record for the Saxons this winter when they can score 40 points or more. While the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team has shown some pretty solid defense throughout the season, the Saxons haven’t been able to eke out a victory when they’ve scored less than 40. Pennfield avenged a January loss to Hastings in Battle Creek by scoring a 38-37 Intersute-8 Athletic Conference win over the Saxons at Hastings High School Tuesday. Both teams are now 1-10 in the conference this season. The loss drops Hastings to 3-15 overall. “Pennfield played well. You could tell that was a game they had circled just like us,” Hastings head coach Chase Youngs said. Junior Rachael Hewitt, sophomore Olivia Friddle and senior Kimber Fenstemaker were the only three Saxons to put the ball through the hoop Tuesday. Hewitt finished with a game-high 21 points despite constant double-teams in the paint Friddle did a nice job of turning defense into offense and scoring around the basket to finish with 12 points. Fenstemaker had four points. She had a u •eat drive from the left wing that she took in for a little jumper she banked off the glass while being fouled in the closing seconds of the third quarter. She missed the and-one iopportunity but it was good for the Saxons to see her create some of her own offense. Fenstemaker’s bucket there late in the third quarter had the Saxons in front 27-25 at the time. Pennfield got a late bucket from senior guard Emilee Klacking that evened the score at 27-27 going into the fourth quarter. Klacking finished with a team-high 18 points for the Panthers and hit a pair of free throws with 1:11 to go to turn a one-point Saxon lead into a 38-37 Pennfield advantage. The two teams combined to go O-of-6 at the free throw line in the final minute, with Pennfield missing four and Hastings missing two. The Saxons had a couple chances at a go-ahead bucket in the closing moments. Fenstemaker got an open jumper from a step or two inside the three-point line on the left wing that just rattled off the rim and out Hewitt had a desperation three from a step behind the arc on the other side as time ran out. “I feel bad for those two,” Youngs said of Hewitt and Fenstemaker. “I am also proud of them for not hesitating when it was called on. Kimber is not a girl that likes the spotlight, for her to have stood up and taken that shot with confidence, I was proud of her for that. I wish it wo^d have gone in for her, but it didn’t.” He Said it is good to see that confidence growing in Fenstemaker a bit. While she is a senior, she missed most of her junior varsity season to injury. Pennfield led the ga^K hy s maiw as nine^ *111 e 10* R 1 ■ I ■» fl tlr-—- J V t.- * — /* t I I. t 4 — .. 5*2 z * 4 . ^4 ' r J * p / ■ r ♦ > t » » I « V k t *n I’T' <k ** T !>.L- I 1 ^Ek 1 ■ * 4 .7 * Bri* It owfs in regional J Kuj '' I ' >107 oii^^sr Hastings senior Myah Vincent works to keep Pennfieldjunior center Natalie Hensel out of the paint during the second half of the Panthers' one-point Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win at Hastings High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I points in the first half and carried a nine-point lead at 21-12 into the half. Coach Youngs thought his girls lacked some focus early on, especially on the glass. He counted eight second-chance buckets for the Panthers which is not something his girls typically give up. He also thought the Pennfield girls shot the basketball pretty well, especially Klacking. The Saxons on the other hand didn’t shoot especially well. They had at least a handful of open looks a three-pointers, with the Pennfield defense sagging on Hewitt in the paint, that didn’t find their mark. “I was proud of the girls,” coach Youngs said. “They didn’t quit. They came out the last 16 minutes and made it a game.” “We had some very positive things going, especially defensively,” he added. “I thought Bri Darling played really wejl. Friddle was a beast defensively and offensively?’ He also liked some positive contributions from Madilynn Peake and Victoria Tack off Ulv UvliViK. the bench.. frqj^Rnj^ 9..e» center Natalie Hensel and six each from soph­ omore guard Madelyn Hensel and sophomore forward Julia Perez De Doria. Points were even tougher to come by last Friday as the Saxons fell 42-15 to league lead­ ing Northwest in Jackson. The Mounties are currently 10-1 at the top of the conference standings and 16-3 overall. Coach Youngs was happy with the shots his girls were getting in that loss, they just didn’t fall. The highlight of the night for the Saxon coach was senior Mya Vincent’s defensive effort against Ferris State University bound guard Mara Mitchell who finished with 13 points. Youngs said Vincent has been able to frustrate some of the conference’s top players the past couple weeks using her athleticism on the defensive end of the court. He estSfetally liked the .j ' itchell’s hati^ I 7 & The Hastings girls will be home Friday to take on Marshy to finsh off the 1-8 season. gnd T H the V VIKINGS, continued from page 9 i ’ 1 ;• MiSnii ''23:2: m: t J I *" I ,7SL« » y i I t I I ; .7 SU - rg >e .7? Ll it?'' 1 > . ifc.4 P F .U* ! f 1 J?* - #7- 'A* rrc A* ■ ’ (ph* frZ » ,^,..1 i.rSS^y Bf ’ tf s- —t I * It . I V-.' A RVG I » • •* s S5^ (jeciibree h* I t ( - ■:> > r .1 » 9 P: i> r.v A »» X F 1 4^ • 4'-' . I. .idt » .zrt c t •A I I fl J .J <W' 1* Lakewood will wrestle in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 3 State Quarterfinals at Wings Event Cen­ ter in Kalamazoo Friday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 p.m. against top-ranked Dundee. Lakewood is the only team left in the final eight in the state that wasn’t ranked among the top ten teams in D3 heading into the state tournament. am excited man. I have been out here since freshman year. We have never even made it close. We got stomped by Portland every year. So, just making it past Portland [in dis­ tricts] is a dream come true,” Krebs said Wednesday. “I am excited. We get to go to the state meet... Top eight in the state is pretty dam good, especially coming into this year with a bunch of new kids. I am a senior and we’re only losing two [starters] this year. We should make it to the state meet for many years to come v/e have a bunch of good freshmen coming in. The team should be very solid for the next couple years. I am excited.” Krebs and the Vikings are leaving reminders of their season on the banner in the Lakewood High School gymnasium and in the trophy case, but he is also excited to leave one on the record board at Lakewood High School An individual district champion this season, and one of seven Vikings who qualified for this weekend’s individual regionals, Krebs has managed to set a new school record for techni­ cal falls (15 or more point victories). He earned the 11th technical fall of his senior season in the regional final, taking down and turning over Frankenmuth’s Kaden Miller time and again on his way to an 18-2 victory late in the second period of their 150-pound match. He was tied for the record with ten coming into the night. “1 told [coach Tony] Harmer, I’m going to go out there and tech him. I want that record,” Krebs, who is now 36-2 overall this season, said. Krebs added two more technical falls during his run to an individual regional championship Saturday at Howard City Tri-County. Webb, the other senior in action Wednesday for Lakewood, wrestled to a 5-2 win over Frankerunuth’s Griffin Klontz in the 157-pound bout to end the night. Frankenmuth defeated Corunna 41-28 in its regional semifinal match while the Vikings were scoring a 35-27 win over Saginaw Swan Valley. Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said he did his best to make sure his guys weren’t tak­ ing a Swan Valley team they beat by 33 points back in December lightly. The Vikings all knew they dropped a dual to Portland during the regular season and then rallied to beat the Raiders in the state tournament this season. Swan Valley opened that regional semifinal with the Vikings by winning each of the first three weight classes starting at 157 pounds to take a 12-0 lead, but once the Lakewood guys were rolling there was no stopping them. u wrr % f ,1^ t iT < 0 f'; f I I• Thursday, February 22. 2024 — Page 11 PANTHERS^ continued ftom pege 9 Brett Bremer s . The Hastings Banner Carter Stewart at 190 pounds pinned Joseph Maturen midway through the second period of their match and then Bryn Aguilera followed up with a 34 second pin of Gabe Barrigar to tie the match at 12-12. ‘Tliat changed the entire dual,” Krebs said of those pins. “If we didn’t get two pins back to back, I don’t know what kind of momentum we would have had going on. 1 definitely changed things in my mindset.” Lakewood got its first lead of the match with Joel Simon taking a 1-0 win over Swan Val­ ley’s Clark Krupnek at 285 pounds. Swan Valley evened things up and then took the lead with close decisions at 106 pounds and 113 pounds. It was a wild one at 106 with Swan Valley’s Owen Hare and Lakewood’s Adrian Oaks trading reversals and nearfall points in what would eventually turn into an 18-17 win for Hare. Late in the second period. Oaks couldn’t have come any closer to pinning Hare without getting a the referee to slap the mat if he’d tried. The Vikings* Eric Bartlett just missed getting Sawn Valley 113-pounder Dylan Mordan to his back on a couple occa­ sions in a match that Mordan won 9-7. Swan Valley had an 18-15 lead after those two light weight matches. Closing in a technical fall in the third period the 120-pound bout, Lakewood’s Vincent Stamm finally got the leverage he needed to turn his win into a pin against Swan Valley’s Logan Selasky - six points that put Lakewood in front for good in the semifinal. Kade Boucher followed with a 22-7 techni­ cal fall over Kennady Tiitola in the 127-pound match and Bryson Boucher got a quick pin of Jacob Hickerson at 138 pounds. In between the Swan Valley squad got an 8-3 win from Ryley Lotz over the Vikings’ Mason Livermore. Lydon “LJ” Rogers had a stand-out night for the Vikings even if his team had clinched the victory in both duals by the time he took the mat. He defeated Swan Valley’s Matthew Adams 4-1 in the 144-pound semifinal match. Adams defeated Rogers In the quarterfinal round of their MHSAA Division 3 Individual District at Alma High School the previous Saturday. Rogers wrestled at 157 for much of the sea­ son as he worked to find a spot in the middle of the line-up along with Krebs, Bryson Bouch­ er and Livermore all clogging spots. “[Rogers] has really been trying to find his ■oove, and he has been up a couple weights,” Harmer said. “He finally felt comfortable with somebody his size he could wrestle, and 1 think that helped.” Late in the dual with Frankenmuth in the team regional final, Rogers pinned the Eagles’ Bradyn Curtis midway through the third period of their 138-pound bout. Curtis was a district champion in Alma last weekend and had a 4-3 lead on Rogers heading into the third period Wednesday. of ! : I The heavyweights really got things rolling for the Vikings in the regional final. .Leading 5-4 after the first two bouts, Lakewood added 18 point to their tally in less than 90 seconds of mat time. Stewart pinned Frankenmuth’s Braydon Hopp 44 seconds in at 190 pounds. Aguil­ era pinned Max Martin nine seconds in at 215 pounds. Simon followed up by sticking Bryce Hecht 35 seconds into their 285-pound match. I think we all came together. We showed them who we are. We showed them we’re Lakewood. We messed them up,” Simon said. “We all came together and wrestled well, we didn’t wrestle scared. Wic wrestled as a team and the energy was there. “We felt the energy from everybody. Our crowd had the energy. Ouf bench had the ener­ gy. Everybody had the energy.” Lakewood also got first period pins from Bartlett at 113 pounds and Stamm at 120 in the dual. EJ Bemthal kept a little flame alive for Frankenmuth by scoring a 7-6 win over the Vikings’ Kade Boucher at 126 pounds, pulling the Eagles within 35-13, but Livermore’s pin at 132 guaranteed the Vikings’ai victory. . Bryson Boucher enjoyed his pin of Franken­ muth’s Ashton Edie 2:25 into their 144-pound match, and finally Krebs and Webb finished things off. The Vikings’ Vincent Risk opened the regional final match at 165 pounds with a 19-3 technical fall of Frankenmuth’s Taylor Baxter, then Owen Tucker answered for the Eagles with an 11-3 major decision over the Vikings’ Calder Villanueva at 175 pounds. Franken­ muth also had Kaleb Reese pin Oaks in the 106-pound bout. “We had a lot of good freshmen, all the guys are determined. The guys who lost at individu­ al districts, they wanted tO go to the state tour­ nament as a team,” Simon said. Lakewood had seven wrestlers take part in the MHSAA Division 3 Individual Wrestling Regional hosted by Tri-County High School Saturday and five of them won their way to spots at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals which will be held March 2-3 at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Krebs won the 144-pound weight class with a perfect 3-0 day that included a 21-6 technical fall over Swan Valley’s Adams in the championship round. Simon also reached the'finals at 215 pounds and placed second. He pinned his first two foes and then was bested by Belding’s Jack Ward 3-2 in the championship match. Simon is now 32-2 on the season. Ward has just two losses too at 49-2. The Viking team also had Bryson Boucher third at 138 pounds, Stamm third at 120 and Kade Boucher fourth at 126 pounds. Rogers and Risk were Lakewood’s two other individual regional qualifiers this season. I I z 4 J/?* 1 I I The DK girls earned a score of 196.48 in round two and then closed the meet with a round three score of 266.10. Behind those top five teams came School­ craft with a score of 627.30, Gobles 598 20 Bronson 580.50, Fennville 578.10, Comstock 552.40, Lawrence 507.30, Bloomingdale 504.50 and Union City 492.60. “Our coach [Zoey Reynolds] has done a really good job of hyping us up this week,” Brandii said. “She has done a really good job of showing us what we need to do to be the best. My teammates, we all came together. There were times where they have been disagreements between stuff, but this week everybody really came together as one and did the best they could. “[Reynolds] is a very good yeller,” she added. “When she is standing in front of us she is doing all the motions and doing all the things. She is telling us when to smile. She is up here jumping around. She knows us personally, and I think that is the best part because she is really able to coach us in the way we need to be coached. She undersunds our differences and uses that to leverage what we’re good at. Sometimes I don’t feel the most confident in everything I do, but she is always there to remind me that ‘hey I put you in your spot for a reason. You are amazing at what you do.’ She really makes me feel like a leader on the team and putting me in that role makes me feel more confi­ dent to help those around me.” Brandii has performed in rounds one and three this season, holding a spot as a backspot in round three. Lawton put together scores of 219.40 in round one, 195.86 in round two and 297.30 in round three to earn its trophy. Coloma had scores of 211.60 in round one, 203.10 in round two and 285.40 in round three. The White Pigeon team that placed fourth had a score of 212.80 in round one, 172.30 in round two and 274.20 in round three. Reynolds said that not only was the Pan­ thers’ overall score their best of the season, those were also some of the the best marks in the history of her program. The senior-heavy roster for the Panthers has a lot of experience prepping for region­ als. Brandii said the week between districts and regionals is all about cleaning things up and being proud of how they work and compete. “Carrying the momentum into next week is going to be the biggest part,” Brandii said. Reynolds and Brandii both said they like to set their expectations high and also have real­ istic goals. They’ll shoot for their team’s best possible performance at the regional and then see how that stacks up with the rest of the regional’s teams. The top four Saturday earn spots in the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer Finals which will be held at Central Michigan University March 1. “Especially, half of our team are seniors this year so we are really trying to make this season last as long as possible,” Brandii said. The Maple Valley girls had scores of 211.10 in round one, 182.20 in round two and 261.90 in round three. The Lions were just half a point behind Coloma after round one and led White Pigeon by a total of 393.90 to 385.10 after two rounds. The Lions had a round two score of 182.80 and then closed the day with a score of 261.90 in round three. Schoolcraft was the only team that didn’t qualify for regionals that outscored the Lions in any of the rounds. The host Eagl^ had a score of 264.70 in round three that was just better than the Lions’ mark. “It is a tough break. We put three solid rounds on the mat today, and White Pigeon was a little cleaner than us in round three when it came down to it,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We’ve all been pretty sick all week, the majority of us, and for us to go out here and do the three solid rounds that we did I am really proud that we were able to do that today.” The Lions’ round two and three scores were their highest of the season, and their second highest round one score of the year. “We put it all on the mat. There were areas that could have been better, for sure, but they did what they could do. They gave 100 percent. Can’t be disappointed at all,” Huissen said. BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW I 212530 ** —* 4^ The Barry Township Board of Review will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 9:00 am to receive and review the assessment roll. Meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 9am to noon & 1pm to 4pm and Thursday March 14, from 2pm to,^gi &fipm to 9pm. Written appeals mustiffijeceiv^d before March 1i;^4lnd must include a completed Michigan form L-4035, “Petition^© Board of He^^. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property for 2024 are as follows: RATIO A ULTIPLIER Agricultural 46.44% 1.07666 , Commercial 51.54% 0.97012 V Industrial 44.43% 1.12537 Residential 44.53% 1.12284 I Please contact Barry Township with any questions by writing the Barry Township, P.O. Box 705, Delton, Ml 49046 or phone 269-623-5171. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2024 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 1:00 pm Organizational Meeting Wednesday, March 13. 2024, 9:00 am to Noon and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, March 14. 2024, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm I t' » I I I * ’ And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, cor­ rected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: 0.9940 50.30% Agricultural 1.0004 49.98% Commercial 49.77% 1.0046 Industrial 1.1418 43.79% Residential 1.0000 50.00% Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Hastings Charter Township Hastings Charter Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Hastings Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hastings Charter Township Clerk 885 River Rd. 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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local EdwardJones Financial Advisor Edward Jones, Menber SIPC I an®**Luto^'t SjjiD2 jgn h.•J^ r* W san te E « pj I lie lnjffi » te iiii Cdr Spr^ ♦5 -lA! -’P” n AA<' 1 ' ’ I A.* l%ira hy rd [!£ 1 February 13. 2024 21277 Assyria Township Meeting ceHed to order at ^:30 p.m. Six board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved Raeolutxxi 2024-01 Apfxoved Metro Act renewal - KEPS Tech. Amoved lee for F^llnator Garden project »T unwA r BARRY COURTY * MICHIGAN < BOWTaikerXd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 * I nwM (2M) M747*3 * iTlMwiiwiejBhiiri cuw •vaa ucNm ovT WMAorraa mawALcaAawcTu. aKAacsousa TD m ft—mt •1 plan Approved paymenfot bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn di10 pm A 0 Assessor's Office r 1 J I rv Gvl '• 1 Mid •s 2024 Assyria Township March Board of Review will meet on Che fbUowli^ dates. Respectfully submitted. Anita S. 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Attsnbon homeewmer If you art s miirtary servlos member on oettve duty, If your pertod <9 oettvs duty has concluded less than 90 days ego. or If you have been ordered to active duty, pteass oontoct ths oitomsy for ths 6brty for I ing ths mongsgs at ths tstophons number stated in thA nobos. ThA notios A from a 0sb( conecior. 4e» *»'«•<»- V Financial FOCUS I • 9 e* • 'r' •» . 4 . . fl * » - ■ ■».. *«I • • 4 * 4 ’I. .S �1 .1 e, 1 I I », V k 5 ^3^'^®'' —Thursday. February 22,2024 —Page 13 on to regionals, Saxons just shy in D2 h:\ > 11 * ; » k '^•es al». v? ’ ? •‘^k ” X»s xt* * is Yi iv J in the-----regional round• of* the state tournament each year. During current ten-year run, the Saxons have had their own fair share of times on the other side of that line with three fourth-place finishes too. They were fourth at their district in a rare appearance in Division 3 in 2023 beating out Allegan by just over half a point to advance. They have also been second twice, third once and sixth once in their D2 District in the past decade. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It IS a line the Saxons continue to teeter on like a flyer fighting to keeper her balance. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team finished fifth at its MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament hosted by Gull Lake High School Friday - the team’s third fifth­ place finish at districts in the past ten seasons. The top four teams at every competitive cheer district tournament across the state earn spots I J i f t 3^ ** 8 z s I 4 r ' '• 5' ♦ J Ji; exr.. 9 { ts V.J 5 5 i >r J -4^ b * » il < h A I e r I k '* b < I I • i'*. * 4? »«1 5^ t ITM*.* •?’ e A 'M id 9 r It i 4 > *> !■ * .» Jt ns J Sfi (1 * i >VTJ i gWuo7 ria''' .>^(ai can i 4 Uflft. J Is <fdsb_M <:4 ' I t I <v •: 1 I > ^15 f • *« 1 i 'A' *' *5L"' « i'?, k J. ■'-** * <4^ .. i 1*7 (i '’iiietrf IL., •Ka ’Yi-***. WOllOl*.? ■ I 1 * * «S.“ '7 lii 1 L^‘ 155 ’ ■«» .t • :s K4 I I 1 tt ► R.j I esK u. l> J 4 .4 t «> C» > <r r. f 4 ? <• I. • I ► 4 1 5 • 1\V •JF.* i-a|S( •. > I 4 fv b 11; t4*. ±I*>CT tfiri rii f ■1r ’ I 1- ■ Thornapple Kellogg flyers Ava Jahnke (front) and Mia Hilton shout out from the top of their stunt groups during round three at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer QjgtacLbpsted by Gull Lake *• • (4* > *iai -Issm Tomshi|)' i2 ’ I »' _ Su* lAWfWlllfflliAll • emT»UMne,Mflon '•S’WSWlwtM J V .7/0 i EiT/e^/ I .I /. Kaiar« «:3 !> 9nisriuctfnaMaiuTauoniniw| Mituot'i Ollict rhofr round, up there with the top dogs in the state of Michigan. We got our girl back, [Olivia] Bouchard is back in .., when she is in not only is she a talented kid but-she brings so much energy and so much morale. Having her in just brings so much confidence to everyone-’A Bouchard missed the OK Gold Conference final with an injury. “We could have been a little higher in rounds one and two, but that round three was amazing,” Lula said. “It is up there with ±e good teams on the east side.” Plainwell outscored the TK ladies 760.82 to 756.24 overall in the end. It is the highest score of the season for the TK ladies. In a judged sport scores can vary a bit from performance to performance, but the TK ladies had a score more than 16 points higher than the one that won them a district championship in 2023. Thomapple Kellogg beat out Plainwell by less than nine points a year ago to win a district title in Middleville. TK went on from there to eventually place fifth at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals - match­ ing the program’s best sUte finals finish ever. Plainwell topped TK 228.1 to 225.4 in round one Friday night and then followed that __ % up by bettering the TK ladies 220.72 to 214.94 in round two. TK traded out their front walkovers for back-handsprings in round two Friday and Lula was pleased with how that change went, evenif scores weren’t quite as high as her ^ls really would have liked in rounds one and two; Mattawan, Sturgis, Hastings and Gull Lake were the top contenders for the final two regional qualifying positions all evening, with no other teams over the 400-point mark heading into round three. Mattawan and Stur­ gis both put together strong round three rou­ tines to hold on to the leads they had over the Blue Devils and Saxons. Hastings finished the day with an overall score of 719.00. Gull Lake was the only other team among the 13 competing to finish with over 700 points. The Blue Devils put together a score of 700.86. The Saxons were just 6.58 points behind that fourth-place Sturgis team The Saxons were in third place after a round one routine that earned them 223.60 points, but Mattawan and Sturgis both outscored the Hastings girls in rounds two and three. Hastings tallied 195.00 points in round two and a score of 300.40 in round three. 5 4 I ^1 'OH1 r f -**-T 1 V ■ r. if' / •• A- o t ycJciAj rr .■I a. I AJ 1 mm IwM. 4*^M ,I a W t * Mm ('ll bi.rcd jo bsvop' 41 bovoioc X 1 . ■ .1 «* r Sophomore flyer Hope Carley and her Hastings teammates call aqqktanra rtu ndsiings teammates call out to the crowd for routine at the MHSAA Division Competitive Cheer District at Gull Lake High School Friday, Feb. 16. (Photo by Brett2 Bremer) A sc 'fuiiuivi.* u'j'xrw; - -.OTrn’"* -^rav r : / y '• J kV. *>• 'ft 7^ '> X o •V 'i or* 5 MW 4 I fcxM i < 4 > t Ji r» * Lr' V 4 f i* r A 4. » ^iWKJKfW W I. 1 1 1^ n ,♦1 f > • > -A . I**- 2«41«pB-W • *F I 1^/ rRj f K*?; '*^1 >1 212198 TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW t A t4r> 'A X I tv? Saxon senior Camilla Loss (front left) and her teammates perform a jump during their round two performance at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer District at Gull Lake High School Friday, Feb. 16. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •r I iJt ■ t t. ■*r I 4 t t :KM7ll / cheer K r z cnbim ^sos ,er Yifiuidei m.tt. * MM •Am « FTr RSafcR* • ? MM ’71 ^•iraa. « i * * V <n * • •• •*> -t” ^•4 The Trojans didn’t have their best round three at their OK Gold Conference final, fin­ ishing as co-champions in the conference with Cedar Springs. were improve­ mgs. There 1 nei ments in that “Bette? r jTA I • .1 • • o-ti .JI n'an* r__ The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference champion Saxons were a little over six and a half points behind the last of the four regional qualifying teams. Plainwell had the top score in each of the first two rounds and held off a charge from Thomap­ ple Kellogg in round three to win the regional championship. The Plainwell girls finished with an overall score of 760.28 ahead ofTK 756.24, Mattawan 732.04 and Sturgis 725.58. Those four teams will compete in the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Kenowa Hills High School Saturday, Feb. 24. The message from Thomapple Kellogg head coach Madelynn Lula to her girls, most of whom were a little more disappointed in finishing second than they were enthused about advancing to the next round at the state tournament, was a fairly simple one: The regional trophy is bigger next week and they are good enough to win it. “I think it is 75 percent mad about not beat­ ing everyone and the other 25 percent is just want to win the bigger trophy,” TK senior Mali Holland said. “That is what coach said. She said next week there is a bigger trophy on the line, so that is what we’re going for.” A near flawless round three routine wasn’t quite ^QU^' to‘yault the orange am}, black TK Troj^ varsity over t&e Plainwell ,.:girls into first place. Round three has been a point-getter for years for the Thomapple Kellogg ladies and their first-year head coach Lula came into the winter I • * u winter planning to push scores even further upward. Plainwell held a 448.82-440.34 lead over the Thomapple K-ellogg girls heading into round three after tallying the top score in each of the first two rounds. TK scored 315.9 points in that final round, a score that had them ahead of everyone until Plainwell took the mat for the penultimate performance of the meet. Plainwell nearly matched TK with a score of 312.00 in round three that was enough to keep those blue and white Trojans in the lead. “In round three, they exuded so much pas­ sion, and so much energy, and so much excitement,” Lula said. “1 think that is what is missing in round one and round two ... I was saying them, ‘you get so mad at me when I am hard on you and I tell you, be like you are electric in round three. Be the fireworks show, but start that in round onePDonU wait ‘til round three to Stai^that. I ifeed the fire­ works show to start in ffie'b'^gihivh^;:'*^' > 4 I . T ■■kO .'0»*" t 1* i s c •I Property Class 4B« W >« a^-vU' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058, to examine and review the 2024 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/ or current year qualified agricultural denials: k The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its district championship after winning the MHSAA Division 3 District »sted by Alma High School Saturday. Th6 Vikings will be back in action Saturday, Feb. 24, at the MHSAA Di^^is^bn 3 Regional Sosted by Jenison High School. Lakewood is shooting for its program’s first ever regional title ahd'a retiifri trip to the stafe' finals. Ji Ml --------------------- --------------- Ils? n^z viiwii.wi «I1WI . ............. u IVII IU/-U^ I^IVIOIVH J Ipiliiini' <2Ji Q UI^U IVl t Vikes win district, chase first regional title ‘i- Brett Bremer ( <? f f I I. 4,* I T.: I * z inflS I . HA’”; , • V' y- * r I* I ' 1 / »*f p *, .1 • uZ fJS * •i I I Sports Editor It is the seniors’ last chance and head coach Kim Martin won’t be leading the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team forever either. The eight seniors, their coach and every­ body else involved with the Viking program have their sights set on winning the pro­ gram’s first ever regional championship Sat­ urday at Jenison High School. Lakewood earned a spot in the regional by winning its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Alma High School last Satur­ day, Feb. 17. “It wasn’t our best day. We were just solid. We do a lot of things really well, that other teams don’t do, so that helps us,” Martin said after her girls beat out Capital Area Activities Conference White Division rival Portland for the district championship in Alma. Lakewood took the district championship with an overall score of 764.26. Portland was second at 747.84 ahead of Howard City Tri County 742.14 and Escanaba 674.56 in the top four. Those teams earned spots in the regional round of the state tournament. “Precision,” was one of the big differences Saturday Martin said. “[Some other teams] are not as clean and as tight as we are. The girls are performing well. That is something We have struggled with before. Which means they are just exciting to watch when they hit the floor. Our jumps are probably belter than the teams we went against Saturday. She likes her team’s round two skills com­ pared to her district competitors and said her girls were just cleaner all together in round three than the nearest squads behind them at the district. The Vikings have been perform­ ing back handsprings, back walkovers and front walkovers in round two this season as well as back extension rolls - which the Viking coach said is probably the team’s toughest round two skill. “It is very hard to time,” Martin said of those rolls. “You have to be pretty strong to be able to do one.” Lakewood had the highest score in each of the three rounds Saturday opening with a 230.70 in round one and then adding a 221.86 in round two. The Vikings were about two points up on Portland and Tri County after round one and then outscored the Raiders by more than six points and the Tri County girls by more than nine points in round two. The Lakewood ladies closed out their day with a score of 311.70 in round three stretch­ ing their lead over the Portland and Tri County girls. Coach Martin said seniors Emily I ilar, Kassie Schlottman and Karly Hyatt and sophomore Taylor Carpenter continue to be excellent leading by example with their per­ formance skills like voice and smiles and all those things. The round three score was strong Saturday in large part because of the continued excel­ lence of the stunt group made up of the backspot Schlottman, bases Carpenter and junior Jaidyn Seese and senior flyer Nadia Martin. That contingent has been strong all season long. Coach Martin was also really pleased with the stunt group of senior Naveah New­ ton, HyatL freshman Skylarr Anderson and Walkington too Saturday. The Vikings have been rolling with four stunt groups in round three this season to maximize their point potential. Coach Martin said she was fortunate to have the trio of senior flyers, Nadia, Newton and Lilly Bur­ gess as well as freshman Riley Burgess, to open the year. ‘' Portland scored a 228.60 in round one and then passed Tri County with a 215.74 in round two. The Raiders finished their day with a score of303.50 in round three. Tri County had scores of 228.80 in round one, 212.54 in round two and 300.80 in round three. Belding was fifth in the day’s standings, about three and a half points short of the Eskymos for the final regional spot. The Black Knights had a score of 670.90. Glad­ stone was sixth with 655.70 points ahead of Big Rapids 646.60, Midland Bullock Creek 618.66, Alma 610.86, Remus Chippewa Hills 565.40 and Bridgeport 495.74. > Tuesday, March 5,2024,1;00 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 10,2024 Monday, March 11, 2024, 9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2024,1 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 'rn Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm March 13th, 2024. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: Agricultural 42.91% 1.16522 Commercial 44.72% 1.11806 Industrial 47.69% 1.04843 Residential 40,98% 1.22010 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Chad VanSyckle. Supervisor Baltimore Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling. Baltimore Township Clerk Jana Harding Bishop 3100 E Dowling Rd Hastings, MI 49058 269.378-7280 e'i A 1 ' I. — -__ ►»» *«^*M»*« «» 1 I t . ,J. .z,—. ••••*''’ ••• I And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. 1 z . <1 I k I ♦ t > �> 6. / i I Page14 —Thursday. Februafy22, 2024 —The Hastings Banner Field Delton Kellogg gets three guys through to Ford Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team had its team season brought to an end by Springport Wednesday evening, but there are still a few Panthers alive in the individual state tournament. Returning state medalist Gauge Stampfler and teammates Luke Watson and Mitchell Swift earned spots in the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wrestling Finals thanks to their top four finishes at last Saturday’s Division 4 Regional hosted by Mendon High School. The trio will wrestle in the state finals at tion semifinals where winners earned a spot at the state finals and their opponents’ saw their season come to an end. Swift followed that up by outscoring Decatur's Tanner Shugars 1 -0 in the match for third. Stampfler kept his season rolling in the blood round with a pin of Jonesville’s Carson Playford. He followed that up by outscoring Union City’s Alex Boyer 7-4 in the match for third. All three of those DK state qualifiers won their opening round match Saturday. So did their teammate Griffyn Hannon at 138 pounds to get into the semifinal round with the three other guys. Like his teammates, Harmon was bested in the semifinals but he couldn’t quite overcome Bangor’s Fernando Mu?oz in the blood round. Delton Kellogg also had 13-pounder TJ Wright, 120-pounder Corban Antolovich and senior 215-pounder Michael Bhola compet­ ing at the regional. AH of the Panthers were a part of the MHSAA Division 4 Team Regional at Men­ don High School last Thursday where the DK team was bounced by a 54-27 loss to Spring­ port in the regional semifinals. Hannon, Swift and 215-pounder Maverick Ford Field in downtown Detroit the weekend of March 1-2. Wauon, one of two seniors on the Delton Kellogg roster this season, qualified for the finals for the first time by placing third in the 175-pound weight class Saturday. Watson pinned Marcellus’ Wyatt Korst in his blood round match and then followed up with another pin, of Lawrence’s Austin Vasquez, in the match for third place. Swift and Stampfler both also placed third Saturday. Swift pinned Jonesville’s Cooper Stevens in the 285-pound blood round, the consola212574 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MA iJ 99(1 (ZONING) OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COPE THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND AN OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TO: 5 « 91 k r•i •fl £. I I 'i '4 1 > 4 1 1 J DK IN V f Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling teammates Luke Watson. Mitchell Swift and Gauge Stampfler celebrate their medal-winning performances at the MHSAA Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament at Mendon High School Saturday. All three placed third to earn spots in the March 1-2 Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. Thomas had pins for the Panthers in the loss to the Spartans. Watson scored points with a 9-4 win over William Tieman in the 190pound bout. Stampfler got the Panthers’ other points by forfeit at 132 pounds. Bronson beat Mendon in the regionals A' other semifinal match, 61-13, and then went on to knock off Springport 56-21 to win the regional championship. Bronson will be at Wings Event Center to take on Manchester in the MHSAA Division 4 Team State Quarter­ finals Friday in Kalamazoo. ► bfsjoe 1. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the February 14. 2024 meeting of thi Rutland Charter Township Board the fallowing Ordinance No. 2024-191 wa ’ adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Townshii Clerk and on the Township website (www. rutlandtownshipJ3rg). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-191 ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 14, 2024 EFFECTIVE: MARCH 1, 2024 An Ordinance to amend Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charte Township Code to amend the Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as madt part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2 so a: to rezone two parcels in land sections 10 and 11 of the Township; and to amenc the text of Chapter 220 with respect to § 220-14-2 and § 220-9-2 pertaining tc permitted uses in the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District and MU Mixed Use District, respectively. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: I ^a k ) I . The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township, as made part of Chapte 'd/‘trtd'MISrta 'S^'A^r Township Codtf as to rezone parcel no. 13-011-005-00 from the ACLI Airport Commercial/Ligh Industrial District to the I/PU Institutional/Public, Use District. Note: this is the primary parcel on which the Hastings Airport is Ipcatpd. This parcpl was previousi intended to be rezoned to the Institutional/Public'Use District but was inadvertenti not included in the property rezoned to that district by Ordinance No. 2023-190. I AMENDMENT QF ZONING MAP (REZONING OF PARCEL NO, 13-010-031-001 The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township, as made part of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-3-2, is hereby amended so as to rezone parcel no. 13-010-031-00 from the l/PU Institutional/Public Use District to the ACLI Airport Commercial/Light Industrial District. Note: this parcel does not include an airport runway and is not functionally part of the airport property. It was inadvertently rezoned to the Institutional/Public Use District by Ordinance No. 2023-190, but is more appropriately zoned Airport Commercial/Light Industrial to facilitate aircraft-related private land uses on this property. u District) Privately owned and operated airport-related or aircraftrelated commercial and/or light indu^rtal uses operating on property owned by a county/muhicipaT public airport. n N Township Code pertaininq pertaining to to the the desionater designat uses in the “l/PU Institutional/Public Use District is hereby amended t( add thereto a new subsection I designating the following as a permitted use in fha u Crop farming on property primarily used as a county/ municipal public airport.” amendment « A detached single-family dwelling on an individual lot." a., he,X ?«.?■ wNicallon 0, on such a,„ dT ' b"»«9btb bay allo Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans haven’t played any better bas­ ketball than they played in the first half of their Coaches vs. Cancer bailgame against OK Gold Conference foe Wayland at Wayland Union High School Friday. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team took care of the basketball, played solid defense, and led throughout a large chunk of the first two quarters against the now 14-6 Wildcats who are still chasing Grand Rapids Catholic Central at the top of the OK Gold Conference standings. Wayland managed to eke in front 29-28 at the half and then took off with a 19-7 third quarter run, eventually earning a 63-43 win over the now Trojans. The Wildcats are cur­ rently 10-2 in the OK Gold Conference while TK is now 4-9 in the conference and 10-9 overall. 4 u “20 points is not^indicative of how hard they had to play to beat us,” TK head coach Brandi James sai± > I played tic dfi/PW quarters. We were dqwn one at halftime. We put up way more of afight than they expected us to put up. We were definitely the under­ dogs. I mean^ they’ife a really, really good team. I was really proud.” ; , Junior guard Emma Geukes hit four three-pointers to lead ,TK with 12 points. Soph­ omore guards Tealy Cross and Jordan Pranger had eight points apieqe and freshman forward Reece Ritsema chipped in seven points. Coach James was pretty pleased with her team’s defensive effort throughout the night. ► c ,» i '.tf • -u *►., i I I* 4 T I* 11 '-JL' UMI w’ A I 0^ t ! 0 Sf 1 I I w 1 r. w ’» .1 A r f P- ; .u---. » « 0 «■ Thornapple Kellogg guard Lydia Schilthroat attacks the basket as Wayland's Izzy Johnson gives chase during the fourth quarter Friday night at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) — ar**' It was breakdowns on offense and against the Wildcats’ pressure that limited her team’s scoring ability iB4he4trird quarter am^gave-the Wildcats’ a few extra easv easy buckets.'" Wayland sophomore Addi Sikorski really kept her team in the ballgame early on. She had six of her team’s 13 points in the first quarter and finished with a game-high 21 points. Junior Harmony Laker was a big part of the third-quarter push for the Wildcats. She had seven of her 15 points in that third quarter. The Wildcats also got ten points from senior Reese Coughlin. The Trojan girls got their second shot at the Kenowa Hills Knights, who just handed Grand Rapids Catholic Central its only OK Gold Conference defeat of the season so far, on Tuesday at Kenowa Hills High School ^and didn’t quite get the reven they were look’) ing for there either. ....J The Knights took a 47-44 win over the visiting Trojans. It was a big flip firom the first meeting in Middleville thought when thd Knights took an 18-point win. The TK ladies close the conference seasori at home against Cedar Springs Friday and then go on the road for two non-conference ballgames to close the regular season. They will be at Grandville Tuesday and at Lake­ wood next Thursday, Feb. 29. -yjuvaaoi ] 1 I 4 2.- I « .1.1 *7? w ^9* W HTii • **e» t f >ap«*« K-J ■> s a I I I Hastings boys hosting next week’s district tournament 3<rwf)rfj I r' y I I I •« .w ar • I* I KB ■•’tlWCitl 'tvnttrti 1 it •» K.' :K I A I !aii« I 11 I ) Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings and Hopkins will get a good measuring stick for how much they’ve grown on the basketball court this winter next week. The Saxons host the Hopkins varsity boys’ basketball team at Hopkins High School to open the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Basketball state tournament Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p .m. The Hastings boys beat Hopkins by three points in a December match-up at Hastings High School. The winner of Monday’s district opener gets to face Holland Christian in the district semifinals at Hastings High School Wednes­ day, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Wayland and Hamilton meet in the district’s other semifinal match-up next Wednesday. Holland Christian is the only team among the five in the district with a winning record this season. The Maroons sit at 12-9. Hastings moved its record to 8-12 with a 51-38 win at Pennfield in Interstate-8 Athlet­ ic Conference play Tuesday night. That is the second win of the season for the Saxons over the 1-8’s green and gold Panthers. The Saxons close the regular season at home against Marshall Friday. Both the Sax­ ons and RedHawks are 4-7 in conference play so far this season - tied in fourth place in the conference standings. Parma Western has clinched the 2023-24 conference championship with an 11-0 start to the conference season. Hastings suffered its seventh conference loss last Friday at Jackson Northwest. The » I Mounties are currently in second in the con­ ference standings at 7-4. Hastings had a five-point lead late in the third quarter, but the Mounties evened things at 33-33 heading into the fourth quarter and then held the Saxon offense to just a couple free throws down the stretch in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Owen Carroll had 12 points four rebounds and there assists in the loss. Dre Matbia chipped in six assists and three steals for the Saxons. Landon Steward and Jett Barnum had eight points apiece. Steward had a teamhigh ten rebounds and Barnum finished with seven boards. Northwest had three guys in double fig^ ures led by Duncan Moffitt’s 13 points. Jalen Jordan had 12 points and Drew Maples 11. •r - I » i t Regionals start today for Saxon bowlers at Spectrum his 11,124 series. Lipsey had an average of 176.50 to place tenth. The Hastings team also h^ Kenny Vastinc HI 26^’ Jackson Byers 29^, Austin Henman 32^^^ and Cohen James 37^. Herder was the conference runner-up on the girls* side with an average of 169.67 during her 1,018 series at JAX 60. Stoline Ramey corneu earned nonorhonor—....w and Megan xxcuti^j able mention all-conference. Stoline was 11^ with a 153.67 average and Ramey had a 148.67 average. The Saxon gkls’ team also had Kaylin Schild place a?"" and Heaven Simmet 25^. Both Hastings teams took wins last Wednesday, Feb. 14, over Lee at Park Center Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Hastings bovs won 28-2 and the girls 27«3. > tw. t f * N < * L sc iJI 44 '51 ^7% ■ I? r *’■ A > 1 f 164 and 200. Miles Lipsey won one for Hastings with a 195, Cohen James won one with a 147 and Deagan Wilkins won one with a 171. The Hastings girls won their match 26.53.5 over the Pennfield girls. Heaven Simmet, Jen Stoline and Ally Herd­ er won two points apiece in the regular games for the Saxons and Megan Ramey took half a point with a 115 tally. Simmet rolled games of 154 and 139. Stoline had scores of 136 and 120. Herder put up scores of 168 and 158. The Saxons and Panthers were together with the rest of the 1-8 at JAX 60 Sunday for the conference singles competition. The Hastings boys finished in fourth place. Pennington and Lipsey earned all-conference honors. Pennington was fourth in the day’s final standings with an average of 187.33 in •\ ■ » Brett Bremer Sports Editor The postseason is here for the Saxon bowlers. The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowlmg teams head to Spectrum Lanes in Grand pi s or their MHSAA Division 2 Bowling egiona events this week. Team events are going on today, Feb. 22, and individual com­ petitions are Friday. Saxon teams closed the regular season a tinal Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual against Pennfield at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek Tuesday. The Hastings boys broke a 15-15 tie by winning a Baker roll-off 144-136. ha' J’^nnington won won two two individual individual points for the Saxons in the dual with games of Sir .*. * i T I % I I I permitted uses in the MU MU Mixed Mixed Us Us. provision in the Mixed Use District of the Hastings-RutiZnd JpVSnSnanceJ “B. 3f^ B* Lt Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the designate permitted uses in the “l/PU Institutional/Public Use District is hereby amended t ® ®‘J*’section H designating the following as a permitted use i that district: “H. ff b« I AMENDMENT OF ZONING MAP (REZONING OF PARCEL NO. 13.011005-00)J , Trojans a bit better in second swing through OK Gold slate a»’ * �1 A ■ 1 1 1 ,1,. ’A 1 ’I 5 4 I.M I ;C «'J Ai F ♦ 4 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 22, 2024 Lion ladies keep working to be more competitive k> I 4 A I I I ss ,5 Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I I I < The Lions worked the ball around for I arouna lor a couple of buckets in the paint by senior forHaylee Shook during uujiH^ the uic fourth lounn quarter with the clock nuining against Big 8 Confer* ence foe Union City al Maple Valley High School Thursday. The Union City varsity girls’ basketball team took a 48-11 win over the host Lions, their second win of the season over the Maple Valley girls in conference play. The score was just a bit closer this second lime around even with a Lion team dealing with some illness, injury and issues that has the line-up a bit different than it would ideal­ ly be. Being a bit closer and bit better is what the Lions arc working for. The loss, and another conference defeat at Quincy Tuesday, drops the Maple Valley girls to 2-16 overall this season and 0-9 in the Big 8 Conference. The Lions sit in seventh place in the conference. Union City is sixth at 2-8 in league play and 2-16 overall too, but there remains a big gap between the Lions and Chargers. “I told them, al the beginning of the year I could not have put something on the board then expected them to go out on the floor I *4^ 4 ’^spilf IB l« i ■s 9 M w I I 0, I 9 kr p •»9 nt 1 I t A V ,r I * & Kb >• 5 . I <1 M X i 9k I «w nui! • 1^1 ? H T J 4* X 19 .•r X • £. 9 k T Ji r r ^1 fl *1 I r F ->«C ••• T* •A* 4- J .V , • I* J I "x 4 V •l 4 9 Mk -r>i - j V’- •• ‘Ai Wi^elm. 50"^® increiBoiital growth there and the basketball I.Q. is getting better. I am proud of them going from where they started to where they are now. But like I told them, are we a long way away from where you need to be a competi­ tive team? Yep, a long way away. I’m not under any illusions that this isn’t going to be a long process.” The Union City girls shot out to a 22-2 lead in the opening quarter and used there fullcourt press to create a number of turnovers that led to easy baskets. * Page 1S Maple Valley senior forward Haylee Shook looks to arotihcUJnifln CHv's (“Q’ty Thursd^^eMqiSS^hSl. Sophomore Ellie Williams led Union City with 13 points. Calli Wilkinson and Madison Krummery had ten points apiece and Adalynn Rumsey had nine. Shook led the Lions with six points. Aubree Roth and Ali Mater had two points apiece, and Audrey Burpee put in a free throw. “I thought we played really good defense in the second half on the 1-3-1,” Wilhelm said. “We didn’t give up a lot of outside shots and we did a decent job on the boards.” Wilhelm felt like his girls had fewer turn­ overs, played belter defense overall and had better effort than in their first meeting with the Chargers in Union City. “I can not fault their effort tonight. There have been times where I could, but tonight I could not fault their effort. Offensively, he was especially pleased >♦ ®9a'"s’ Union Crty's Madison rPho.*^ key.during the first half Thursday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with the late execution of his girls as they woriced the ball around with their passes. At the end of the game when I was trying to buy a little time, we spread them out, we played what we call four-wide. They were able to do that and we even got a couple of easy buckets because we had spread the floor. That is the thing that stands out to me tonight,” Wilhelm said. Along with the regular contributions from Shook, Mater, Roth and Burpee, the Lions got some extra experience on the court for girls like junior Taylor Casey, sophomores Sienna Lowe and Ariel Kenyon and freshman Kaylcc Williams. The Maple Valley girls fell 67-4 al Quincy Tuesday and will be at Springport in the conference Friday, Feb. 23. The Lions play a non-confercnce bailgame at home tonight, Feb. 22, against Calhoun Christian. Igoma keeps Eagles from share of GL6 title I Xw Brett Bremer Sports Editor fl A f I ^4 I A .WSMw k V • % I *■' 1 p#n<=c:::,-r. 1 •“a’ltattiairi »l ■IT I rH' - iPr I 11 ♦ • I< / J<hGat»e 'Sihaiitta; • I I I ‘•Id 1 c^/ort; 4 ’X ■' '^'s’WsoitoKAli'sii M' ilfofbeitlia imi iinaiffi t' - ' j ’(IJ V, . . Hl * I ♦* ' ’' faici€etiiigBHi(lfoTlW*i toiMlatfJiW 11 b U i? elf rr’'iH ' I ment. The Eagles’ only hvb conftrencei losses this winter were to the Knights. “They just outplayed OMf’ Eagle head coach Josh Lamphefe^aid. Algoma Christian center Ghristiart Eshbach t > I I ■KL 4^ I I f fMf- > UHli, V . . I rwf m> ; I • I I Ht Hilite 11k fvi Ks jU fu seiMrlteCt«?(ilii Mgsno to (tee fie I ‘j I I i IK life 1 • 11^ n< yflhKati J .rh ifll ti jr . SI Goa b t I in Rter and hnislBj Rii a t 4 v « IM nt> r I jisi ‘ - L—JJ nnwJMiTTmmn hmj — Os, •. »I tin mnliBiWjiW.in’’ :»8BBaaF < I I 1 »« ( z I A 4 I K c ('5 t ft -J 1 stfHP yi|i among co UMiVEfi M I • 1 I ♦I • « . .. r 9 TB ill • . > *r 4 f pulled down an offensive rebound and went back up for a bucket and an and-one opportu­ nity he converted at the free throw line to put Algoma in front 5-2 early on in the opening quarter and his team led the rest of the way. The Knights had a size advantage overall, but nowhere was that more pronounced than with their big center in the paint. Eshbach had 13 points in the first half with 11 coming on second chance opportunities. He finished with a game-high 24 points. The Eagles’ only good answer was to swarm Eshbach with two, three or even four defenders and try and take the ball from him every time they could reach it. Offensively, the Knights’ size changed the game plan a bit too. The Eagles spread their motion offense even wider than normal in an effort to pull Eshbach away from the basket and try and create favorable match-ups for guard Isaiah Lamphere and others. “They play that pack-it-in type defense,” coach Lamphere said. “I tried spreading them out. If you noriced In that fiiSt half we were way out trying to pull th^rti out arid it was working for a few possessions and then they figured it out. 1 wanted to pull the big guy out, was my goal, to get him out of that paint and run some pick-and-rolls on him and have Isaiah iso him.’’ I 4 Only one team was better than the Barry County Christian Eagleis in the Great Lakes 6 conference during the regular season. That Algoma Christian varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team was better ihan the Eagles again Saturday in the postseason at the Aldrich Athletic Center on the campus of Grace Christian University in Wyoming. The GL6 North champioh Knights took the ovtfrdn ’e^fewbce'''efi?miyroh8hrpi wffh a 65-39 win oYef thd Otb South champion Eagles in the' finals of the confefenOe touma- * Barry County Christian guard Isaiah Lamphere flips an assist across the paint as the Algoma Christian defense closes in on him during the first half Saturday at Grace Christian University in Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) « 1 ‘x k /(if H *• much one-on-one offensively as a last ditch effort to dig out of the hole “T'he game plan was not to get down obviously, to try and keep it down and then we couW keep that spacing (on offense] which as the goal,” coach Lamphere said. “Once you get down, obviously that game plan has to change a bit.” Lucas Bouma finished with ten points for the Knights and Narva and Hoskins had nine each. ' 'i FT®5”r/rr**:r 'LtO.fli piinut^ of the second in m me e first fi fit^t foxu half. Narva hit ^o|rier |rip|e, Eshfeach scored on a nice move in the paint and Logan Hoskins drilled a tfir^' to push the Knights’ lead to 40-24. No amount of chaos created by the Eagles’ full-court pressure was enough to get them much closer, and the Knights had upped their lead to 47-26 by the start of the fourth quarter. Lamphere led the Eagle offense with ten points. Gideon Heyboer chipped in nine points and Keygan Robinson had eight. Robinson had a team-high four steals. Lamphere finished with five assists and three steals. Jordan Stolz had two points, three steals and three blocked shots for the Eagles and teammale Noah Lilley had three blocked shots t to go with four points. The Eagles shot just 30 percent from the floor and were 3-of-19 from three. “We didn’t play well and shots were not dropping that normally drop,” coach Lamphere said. The Eagles started trying to do a little t three days. They beat Freedom Baptist Academy in the GL6 Tournament semifinals Thursday in Hastings and beat Blue Water Christian Friday in Brighton in the quarterfi­ nals of the Michigan Christian School Alhlctic Association Tournament. The Eagles are still alive in the MCSAA Tournament. They knocked off Washtenaw Christian 55-54 Tuesday at Madonna Univer­ sity. rallying from a deficit that was as large as 12 points. Stolz had 18 points and Lilley 16 in the victory. Washtenaw led 20-13 after one quarter and pushed its lead to 32-23 by the half. A 12-5 surge in the third got the Eagles back in the bailgame. Lilley hit the go-ahead bucket in the end. Barry County Christian will face top-seed­ ed Bloomfield Christian in the MCSAA Championship game Saturday. Feb. 24, at Carman-Ainsworth High School. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. Bloomfield took a 43-34 win in its semifinal contest against Oakdale Acad­ emy Tuesday. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE R^§1DENT$ ANQ PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY county, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ' I' I 1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on March 14, 2024 com­ mencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hear­ ing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthQmDSQn@Dciml.coml or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. F-. --t,! -- P 't-TI JU# Lamphere penetrated and found open teammates a handful of times for easy bas­ kets, and the . . Eagle offense . performed well enough early. They trttled'just 17-14 after one quarter, but out they managed j4w yUst two points pdints in the first five and a half minutes of the second quarter. Algoma Christian guard Alex Narva hit a couple three&^iji^ng Ifcaj i^tre^ team’s, lead was as big as 13 in that second quarter apd the Knigl|^s went irUo.^e into.Lhe half up 12-22 4 • 'ii'T’ 3b i ' 11 ‘Jr rAgain, tljfi, f v-ra^. a I 0 l&l. T PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing Include, in brief, the following: M t 1 1. 5 i » <*. V • A upo [J x’ .“'L* <» / 2. -r . ( Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. . V A request from property owner, Jeff and Christine Brown. 15438 S M43 Hwy, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, for a re-zoning pursuant to section 9.4 "Amend­ ments" The subject site is located at 15438 S M43 Hwy, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, parcel /f08-12-036-076-70 and is currently zoned Rl-Residential, the ap­ plicant is requesting to re-zone the parcel to C-1 Rural Area Convenience Com­ mercial District. .fi' ’ J •* L ’ •3. I ,M~. .^*4 J 1-^ J b All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. • . if SI b- —V' £s I - IP I I 4 4 I J. F * A L *»i <> 4 »«•" r ■-'V J ^4 t- e Barry County Christian guard Keygan Robinson (center) fights to try and get a loose ball from Algoma Christian's Brett Taylor and Logan Hoskins during the second half of the Great Lakes 6 Tournament Championship Game Saturday In Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■ I I Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 I » t I 2127H �'l i 1 Page The Hastings Banner H'age 16 w— — Thursday, i nursoay, February reoruary 22, 44, 2024 — — • mv » _ Post is first DK grappier into girls’ finals » Brett Bremer ♦ r • • J I / I X p*. L I « I *• s* * r /■ •M T V J /• .. . > i' V 4.' ■1. •It J J. Ml •Sr ;* The Saxons' Jordan Milanowski works for control with Kelloggsville's Gloria Uwamahoro during their quarterfinal match at the MHSAA Girls' Red Regional at Gull Lake High School Sunday. Milanowski was one of three Hastings girls to qualify for the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals with a top four finish at the regional. (Photo by Brett Bremer) > 4> *4 r c fl r j’ k t .■■ • ■’5 .‘I .*22 < I Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg sent its first girl, Kayleigh Brown, to the inaugural MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Finals in 2022. Hastings and Lakewood had their firsts al the finals last spring. Delton Kellogg is taking its turn this time around thanks to a third-place finish by freshman 125-pounder Olivia Post in the MHSAA Girls Red Regional at Gull Lake High School Sunday. Post’s bracket was loaded with locals. Thomapple Kellogg's Emma Gibson, who bested Post in the quarterfinals, and her TK teammate Rylee Alberts met in the 125pound championship with Gibson scoring a 9-1 major decision to win the regional cham­ pionship. Gibson is now a two-time state qualifier. Thomapple Kellogg got three of its six competitors through the tournament with Raini Braska placing fourth at 115 pounds. Hastings sent 13 girls to compete Sunday and four earned third-place finishes to qual­ ify for the March 2-3 state finals, which will once again be held at Ford Field in Detroit. Olivia Friddle at 140 pounds and Jordan Milanowski have now qualified for the finals in two straight seasons for the Saxons. They’ll be joined by 155-pound teammate Naomi Grummet and 120-pounder Dezarae Mathis who also finished on the medal stand Sunday to qualify for the finals for the first time. Gibson reached her championship match by pinning post in their quarterfinal match and then pinning Marcellus’ Madison Harri­ son in the semifinal round. Alberts worked her way to that final with Gibson with pins of Watervliet’s Sophie Wigent and Grand Haven’s Hargaret Young to start the day. Post opened her tournament with a pin of Hartford’s Taliyah Mendoza before falling to Gibson. She secured state finals spot by pinning Otsego’s Lexi Phillips and then Grand Haven’s Margaret Young in the con­ solation rounds. Marcellus’ Madison Harri­ son pinned Post in the match for third at 125 pounds. In the 115-pound weight class TK’s Bras­ ka fell to Grand Haven’s Gracey Barry in the semifinals and then bounced back with a quick pin of Otsego’s Bailey Mcillwain in the blood round to earn her spot in the consolation final and a guaranteed spot at Ford Field. She fell 4-2 to Loy Norrix’s Jessica White in the match for third at their weight class. Thomapple Kellogg 130-pounder Giovana Daher and 170-pounder Adelaide Holder­ man both won one match during the tourna­ ment, and so did Hastings’ Olivia Goodrich at 105 pounds, Eva Rowley al 115, Bella Friddle at 130, Skylar Fenstamkerat 135 and Maddie Chipman at 100 pounds. Mathis, Olivia Friddle and Grummet all won their way into the semifinals for the Saxons before being bumped into the blood round. Grummet had to face the defending 155pound state champion Maddie Hayden from Caledonia in her semifinal match. Grummet was pinned in Hayden, after having beaten both of her first two foes by pin. Grummet rallied in the blood round to pin West Otta­ wa’s Abriell VanderZwaag and then pulled out a 6-4 decision against Sturgis’ Gracie Clark to place third. Mathis had all five of her matches end in pins. She won four of them including a pin of Lakewood’s Allison Slater in the blood round and then a pin of Sturgis’ Lola Barkby in the match for third. Mathis’ lone loss came against Plainwell’s Avery Lynch in the semifinals of the 120-pound weight class. Olivia Friddle had a day of pins too. She pinned Hartford’s Jehiell Gonzalez-Garcia in the quarterfinals, but then was stuck her­ self by Constantine . ’s Shayla Nickoson in the setnitina round. Friddle closed her day by sticking West Catholic’s Emerson Whitscell and then Hopkins’ Genesis Tuinstra on their backs to place third. Milanowksi had to win a pair of consolaxL 4^1^^ *• 1’ r 5 > ?• Delton Kellogg's Olivia Post hustles to the Grand Haven corner for a handshake with a smile on her face after besting the Buccaneers' Margaret Young in the blood round at the MHSAA Girls' Red Regional at Gull Lake High School Sunday to guarentee her spot in the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals which will be held March 2-3 at Ford Field in Detroit. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 1,200 SQ. FT. HOUSE I I• I** L I I \ « I ) ' 4 4 ;jr ■a»• • xz 2. ■Sf I * I’ • I •I• • ! i I, I I Attached garage, centtai air. Gun Lake accessible Washer and dryer tn unit, and full basement. Lawn care and snow removal included. Utilities separate. No pets. 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Sports Editor Delton Kellogg took its second slim victory over the Gobles varsity boys’ basketball team in a week and a half to improve to 9-11 overall this season and 4-5 in the Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference Central Division Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. *^ellogg boys beat the Tigers 50-46 in Delton Tuesday. _ The Panthers got a big three form freshman Grady Matteson with 3:27 to go that put the Panthers in front 40-37, and the DK team followed that up with an iso play for senior center Chad Stopher who was fouled and made two free throws to up it to a five-point lead a minute later. Stopher and Tyler Howland were steady at the free throw line down the stretch making H-of-13 free uro throws. inrows. Howland Howland hit hit two with 2.6 seconds left that up Delton Kellogg’s lead to four points and sealed the win. Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogooom was proud of his guys for battling back and puHing out the victory in the end. He said e allgame had much the same feel as the Panthers 45-43 win at Gobles Feb. 9. Howland finished with 13 and Hugo Martino t I— » * % > *11 * 1 « • I -r. d i 1 < f /Wirt >» i f 1 I .J f k ' * i » i J f J k / I*"' 1 •,V . J s I J > f I • I ♦ ••- I ▼: 4 V, I •J b ' L I J •Z" ■ p 1‘ M 4 vr . ? a. r. : ..jp";: > . I I I * w» J 5***’ Thornapple Kellogg 125-pounder Emma Gibson moves Marcellus' Madison Harrison around the mat during the first period of their semifinal match at the MHSAA Girls' Red Regional at Gull Lake High School Sunday. Gibson won the 125-pound regional title to qualify for the state finals for the second year in a row. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - *— I I J r • •• 1 / I I *«b I V. n I • ^Lr % 7. L\ *1 r > 4\ J Zi I I L flpl* I I, ft 5 ¥ r’ * • ** r*. •<» V t.n* J ■ H .-^4, 4 tf"' s V A.*. The Saxons' Bella Friddle holds Lakewood’s Soph# Colborn on her back to score points during their 130-pound second rour^match at the MHSAA Girls' Red Regi at Gull Lake High School Sunday. (Photo by^firett Bremer) 1 1 » IV T • ♦ / 1 « J ;JBW f I . <*?*K A . Il 4 -T 1^ . < U f «t Ip.' P ■ •uC-i;. 5» H . I > * Thornapple Kellogg 125-pounder Rylee Alberts turns Watervliet's Sophie Wigent to her back during their quarterfinal match at the MHSAA Girls' Red Regional hosted by Gull Lake Saturday. Alberts earned a spot in the state finals with her runner-up finish to teammate Emma Gibson at their weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tion matches to qualify for the finals after falling 20-10 to Kelloggsville’s Gloria Uwamahoro in the quarterfinal round at 145 pounds. Milanowski pinned Allegan’s Abigail Staffen and then Otsego’s Addison Gregory to get to the match for third place where she scored a 6-1 win over Portage Northern’s Harleigh Toepfer. Lakewood had four girls competing at the regional. Slater at 120 pounds and Cynthia Shettler at 170 both scored one victory on the day. « 4^0 APPfV Nnu.K I • 1 I' DK boys beat Gobles in another close one 269-672-441 2 loe _ _____ 'f * 5 chipped in nine points. Jayden Otis led Gobles with 20 points and Carter Crippin buried three three-pointers to finish with nine points. None of those points came early. It was three and a half minutes into the game before the Panthers scored to take a 2-0 lead. DK fell behind 17-10 during that second quarter and rallied to tie things at 18-18 before a buzzer beater by the Tigers put them in front 20-18 at the break. Hogoboom said he felt like his guys got into a better flow in the second half, pushing an up-tempo game and throwing some manto-man defense at the Tigers. Making shots helped too as Howland, Martino and Mat­ teson all buried threes. am proud of my guys,” Hogoboom said. It is tough to fight and work when you are down and shots aren't falling, but that work eventually created some easier opportunities and we got just enough to pull it out. Huge shout out to Victor Gonzalez who really impacted the outcome with only two points with his work on D and some key rebounds.” He added that Keegan Hill also helped swing things the Pant hers’ defense with some good assists and strong defense. Delton Kellogg closes the regular season at Martin Friday and then will start the MHSAA Division 3 state tournament in the District Semifinals against Holland Black River at Bloomingdale High School next Wednesday Feb. 28. The Panthers had dropped two in a row before the win over Gobles. Saugatuck took a 51-37 SAC Central win at Delton Kellogg last Friday. The Trailblazers head into this weekend tied with Galesburg-Augusta at 8-1 at the top of the conference standings. Hogoboom said it felt like his team made ^ome good progress in the bailgame with the Trailblazers who defeated his Panthers by 30 points the first time they met this season. Things could have been even closer this time around if the Panthers were better than 8-of22 from the free throw line. Delton led 17-11 halhvay through the second quarter before a 16-0 Saugatuck run put the Trailblazers in control. u We struggled to get inside their 1-3-1 and when we did we missed some shots I think we knock down on a regular basis/’ Hogoboom said. Stopher led DK with 16 points. Carter Miller had 23 for Saugatuck and Russel Vanferpoel added 16. ( � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-02-29.pdf 7d9aa1862068060e4e396e05bf1fc4ab PDF Text Text A '4 • $ V 4 Tax tribunal sides with UmberCreek Ranch Students explore their futures at Career Fest See story on page 8 See story on page 3 z .1 Saxons mount thrilling comeback in districts See story on page 9 ................................................................................................................................ ... ........................................................................... ... I Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 •••'CAR-RT LOT**C 005 0005 Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 ANNER 7/30/2024 9 25 00 AM 1 A f £ Hastings iz I VOLUME 170. No. 9 BBssss • Thursday, February 29, 2024 PRICE $1.50 approve operating millage proposals and select presidential candidates Jayson Bussa Editor Voters in Barry County have fallen in line with the rest of the state by selecting both Pres­ ident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to represent their respective political parties in the upcoming race for the presidency. The 2024 presidential primary election, which concluded on Tuesday, offered few surprises as county voters also passed a renewal of an operating millage for Barry County Central Dispatch that included the restoration of 0.0584 mills that had been slowly lost over the years due to the Headlee Amendment, which requires a local unit of government to reduce its millage when annu­ al growth on e.xisting property is greater than the rate of inflation. With the approval of the operating millage, Barry County Central Dispatch will again levy 1.000 mill, an amount that was original­ ly approved back in 1992. Stephanie Lehman, director for the depart­ ment, said in the days leading up to the elec­ tion that she expected the restoration of the 0.0584 mills to generate an additional $164,860 - assuming all taxes are collected - for the department, which would ideally be used to hire two additional dispatchers for a department that has seen its utilization steadi­ ly grow over lime but is not fully staffed. The department also faces persistent tech­ nological needs to keep infrastrucfu?eTlp to industry standards. 1 While Central Dispatch has routinely passed previous operating millages in the past, Lehman admitted she was a little ner­ vous to see how voters would respond to this year’s request, as it came with a small increase with the Headlee override. I was pretty nervous about it because it is an increase in cost to the residents of Barry County, and we’re living in a society and a climate right now where the inflation rales and things, in my lifetime, have reached an all-time high,” Lehman said following the successful campaign. “So, everything is continuing to cost more and costs continue to rise and even though the difference between the Headlee (override) and the full mill was not a huge amount of money, it is some.” The increase will cost the average property owner an additional $5 or $6. Of the 12,756 voters who weighed in on the topic, 8,166 voted yes (64 percent). “In a time and age where everybody is struggling and every household is making some sort of concession with today’s infla­ tion, and just the cost of life in today’s market, we are incredibly fortunate to do the work that we do in a community that continues to support their 9-1-1 center,” Lehman said. “Not every community is that fortunate.” __ _ ->«l^ r I • f it ---- M * LT I SK «« I WCAZ •'Me ri < *I T. LA 1 ir- A s * I r*— —~ • * I rw ■'• I ♦ |E S ’ - ’ F -, 4 n, I 1 .‘6. • 9 f X'- * t- A 7 r i_ ,* >1 4 <• -I ’-1ST- * tVfc f >4* X •** ^1 r; ♦ I r t-. T .T Mevt 9- 4 ,?«' W; 'f 7 ►a t ’,5 ? I ’in*, V • •*♦ ** I & f »# II I I «« •• r ' I•4 < , .# A. I f. » V t '•--A.**'’- J- . .* ’Z . ** I •1 : J 4V '.. X * ? 'H n* •*r*^ '• I • * - •^9 r 1 :. A * A . . 4. . >-1•* *< r L. t < JJ 4' 4 r t I * w AS T t- '■O'- * w.- t-- T-’ • r • 4 > 7 •1 A •'a Wra '< «v» 4 V 'A ’* /.J t I* V *54**, ii‘S A i • 4 < * * ri5ib~* 'i * •* « .. k 1 J > ■A 4 4 ■ A 1 *»I”*' V' 4. y. 4.> t .1 . Z«fc * I i 1 .3<er I e Barry County went to the polls on Tuesday for the presidential primary election, which also featured a proposal to"renew the Operating millage for Barry County Central Dispatch. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) f See VOTERS, page 2 *k r? Rotarians raising money for Imagination Library k «bA e < J 4’ 7 I Iw «*' 3 t rl J . r5’ 4 S J 4'^ k '«• > I 1 4 h &■;-■ tii' f a r / t*" * r V 5. s > I h • ’s* T I \4 ' 4 I i-i* i 4 :( 1 . fi. tg «i «* I r ? I * «l 1^ E-^ * '4i . il' V w. p * b ''i J T ► 5 4 ' L^l* A *« •A r •< -fk' \ k. if i ‘ 1 • * .s » ‘I * ,v 14 *** I 4 k 4 kv « :«=T 'f dB >; A '• > ' tUM A. V h 4 4( i' .< >■ < x» J '> -v 9 ft* wA 4 Li L t / n i {T 4 Rotarians across Barry County are competing with each other to raise money for the Barry Community Foundation's Imagination Library endowment fund. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a national book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age 5. The endow­ ment fund helps financially support the rhailing of the books to Barry County kids. The Delton Area Rotary Club chal­ lenged Hastings Rotarians to fundraise for the program. So far. the two clubs have raised $5,400, with the Delton Rotarians in the lead. Community mem­ bers are invited to support the cause, too. Those interested in supporting BCF’s Imagination Library endowment fund can visit barrycountyreads.org or imaginationlibrary.org. More informa­ tion on the fundraising effort will be found in the March 9, 2024, edition of The Reminder. Pictured are (from left) Delton Rotarians David Stoll and Kathy Forsyth, along with Hastings Rotarians Chelsey Foster and Michelle Skedgell. (Photo provided) t t V Hastings superintendent retiring, district begins search for candidates !'''' ■* .i t i'. > • : * 4 « * *«! *• J - f Hunter McLaren Staff Writer fe; Hastings Area School System Superintendent Matt Goebel will be stepping away from his role as superintendent this summer. In comments made to the Hastings Ban' ner, Goebel said he’s retiring to spend more >J i time with his family. Goebel joined the disft __. - . ____ • 4^-4 trict in 2012. working as assistant supenni tendent of student achievement before moy1 ing into the role of interim superintendent in 2020 following the departure of former lb r I h* I f » I superintendent Dan Remenap. Goebel was appointed as the permanent superintendent in 2021. “Working for Hastings over the last nearly 12 years here in the district has been the highlight of my career,” he said. "Working with not only the students and staff, but the community - and such a generous and giving community - has just been just an awesome, ^ee DPTKDIMn N^TININCk, page % •f '*W iih r k I, t♦ , 1 11 »if Hastings Superintendent Matt Goebel will be leaving the district at the end of Current school year. (File photo by McLaren) IB 9 ® Mt ' u f fe- I' I * 1» ) i : 7 1') ■ i I I ftz . tt s « » Caleb Skaggs, right, is sworn in as a member of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office by Sheriff Dar Leaf during Tuesday morning's Board of Commissioners meeting. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Sheriff’s office fully staffed with addition of new deputy K > k I Jayson Bussa Editor Barry County SherilT Dar Leaf chalked it up as a victory. In what has become the hyper-competitive field of law enforcement, the Barry County SherifTs Office is mostly accustomed to los­ ing its personnel to larger agencies and juris­ dictions. With the latest addition to the Sheriff's Department, it was the opposite. On Tuesday morning, during a brief meet­ ing of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioner, Leaf and Undersheriff Jason Sixberry were in attendance to swear in the depart­ ment’s new deputy Caleb Skaggs. Leaf joked about how his department was finally able to "steal” someone from a larger agency with Skaggs coming from the Battle Creek Police Department. “Usually they take from us and it was nice to return the favor, you know,” Leaf said. it's almost like a knife fight trying to get people to work for you. It’s a battle of wages and benefits and everything else.” Leaf wasn't necessarily overstating that fact, either, as agencies across the stale have struggled to build solid talent pipelines to keep their ranks filled. Only recently has the city of Hastings been able to tlesh out its police department. The Sheriff’s Department is now also fully staffed, but only temporarily, as Leaf referred to the dynamic on his force as a “revolving door.” The department plans to lose one member to the Michigan State Police in the Spring u See NEW DEPUTY, page 2 4 r 11 J X*. '•i 1B Kf ' *» J i’ * V ' 1 I A I ( -^- — -— — Xt- - - - A i �r *■ Page 2 — Thurtday. February 29. 2024 — The Hashnf^ Banner NEWS BRIEFS Hastings police arrest man holding woman child captive with bow Seasonal weight and speed restriction.s will be lifted on Barry County road.s starling at 6 am. tomorrow, Friday, March I. The move comes just a few weeks after the Michigan Department of Transportation lifted seasonal speed and weight restrictions on all trunkline highways in the Lower Peninsula. Frost restrictions arc still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state irunkline highways north of US-2 and on M-185 on Mackinac Island. Stale routes typically carry M, I, or US designations. In the restricted areas, the following will apply: - On routes designated a-s “all-season,” there will be no reduction in legal axle weights. - All extended permits will be valid for oversized loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, II axles and 150 feet in overall length on the restrict­ ed routes. - On routes designated as “seasonal.” there will be a posted weight reduction of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for fiexible (asphalt) pavements and a maximum speed of 35 mph for some vehicles. Drivers must follow the speed limits for weight-restricted roads, per state law. Those with truck-related questions may contact the Michigan Center for Truck Safety at 1-800-MTA- 4MTA. Registration open now for YMCA spring youth sports ! I « Staff Writer Seasonal weight and speed restrictions lift in Barry County tomorrow ■I- '15 Hunter McLaren A Hastings man was arrested and jailed over the weekend after allegedly holding a woman and child in the home with a compound I♦re w. Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter issued a release chronicling the incident. According to the release, police responded to a reported domestic violence incident around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday on the 900 block of Boxwood Drive. A 31-year-old Hastings woman told someone else she was being held al the resi­ dence and wasn’t allowed to leave. Upon arriving, officers found a door to the home open with a closed screen door. When officers tried to speak to the 33-year-old Hast­ ings man al the residence, identified by police as Cory Mulder, officers saw the man carrying a compound bow before he closed the door. Officers saw what appeared to be drops of blood on the front porch and continued to try convincing the man to come outside. Eventually, the woman was able to exit the house and talk to officers. She told them Mulder had pointed the bow with an arrow at her, telling her he was going to kill everyone in the house and the police. The woman said the blood outside was from her hand after pushing away the razor-broadhead tip of the arrow. She told officers her 18-month-old child was inside asleep in bed. Officers continued trying to con­ vince the man to exit the house. r-iR 1 I I *1 n’t? : Ii "9^ W.-i wr 7i 1 if a ’J F 4 4^^ T - 4 A Jl z_ Lu »•« I I I > 4 r J ,! I Hastings Police Department officers called the Barry County Sheriffs Mice for assistance in arresting a Hastings man after he threatened a woman with a bow and arrow, (file photo) Hastings police requested assistance from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office entry team to enter the home with a search warrant. Police found Mulder hiding in a back room of the residence and took him into custody, the release states. The child was found and returned to her mother unharmed. Mulder remained lodged in jail as of Wednesday morning, Boulter said. Mulder KioFuaiaAiii' /’Ji r J.V I w 'i f •<e r was arraigned this week on charges of felony unlawful imprisonment, felonious assault, resisting and obstructing arrest, misdemean­ or child abuse, interfering with an electronic communication device, and a domestic vio­ lence second offense as a third time habitual offender. He also faces an additional domes­ tic violence charge stemming from an inci­ dent occurring a few days before the events of Saturday night, Boulter said. I 8 I The YMCA of Barry County has opened registration for its spring youth sports. Participants can choose from a range of sports offerings, including soccer, baseball and Y Run, which is a five-week running program for kids. The YMCA offers spring programming for kids in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Kids can play for free if their parents decide to coach. Financial assistance is available, as well. Registration for spring sports can be completed at ymcaofbarrycounty.campbrainregistration.com. Those interested in learning more can contact the YMCA at ymcaofbarrcounty.org or by calling 269-945-4574. HPL gearing up for March is Reading Month With the new month just around the comer, the Hastings Public Library is preparing for March is Reading Month. Readers can register now for the library’s space-themed reading challenge, “Every Star Has a Story.” Participants can start logging their reading minutes on Friday, March 1. This challenge is for kids from birth to fifth grade to read 600 minutes in March. Prizes are earned at the midway point and upon finishing the challenge. Register online at hastingspubliclibrary.beanstack.org or visit the library. The library will continue its space theme with a family-friendly eclipse program held in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society on Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Science Stpryiime,will be held on f riday, Mar9h^2 at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Park in rI partnership with ^ierCe_Cedar Creek InstiUite. Eclipse glasses will be handed out at these two events in preparation for the April solar, ec]ip§^ • ’* Nominations sought for 2024 Governor’s Service Awards LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commis­ sion are encouraging Michiganders to nominate individuals, businesses and organiza­ tions that have made a difference for others for the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards ceremony is an annual statewide recognition event acknowledging the contributions made by Michigan volunteers. The Governor s Service Awards honor exceptional Michiganders who make Michi­ gan a better place to live, work, and play,” said Gov. Whitmer. “By recognizing volun­ •Il and beyond, we can all be inspired by the power of their example and teers who go above ^ve back in our own ways too. I encourage every Michigander to find a way to serve th^ community and submit nominations of exemplary Michiganders for these awards.” The awards will honor organizations, individuals and businesses in several categories including volunteerism, national service and philanthropy. To recognize those who go above and beyond, Michigan’s governors have presented the Governor’s Service Awards since 1994. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 5. More infomation on the Governor’s Service Awards, including how to apply, can be lound at Michigan.gov/GovemorsServiceAwards. Space still open to participate in St. Patrick’s Day Parade The awual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated for March 16 in Hastings. Businesses, organizations or individuals that are interested in participating in this year’s parade, - ashed to line-up in the This year s parade features Brian and Angel McGraw, owners of Somebody Slap Me That s Good BBQ, as grand marshals. • 'Sf Ji I. 5 .'Mr* . , 7;^ r**-‘ ’ V. • * ms cBVKiNe J Ik' Io IkJ >' J RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS City moves to sell land to developer looking to build subdivision after reviewing two proposals Hunter McLaren Staff Writer The city is working with a developer to create a new subdivision. Hastings city council members motioned for City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale to create a purchase and development agreement with Grand Rapids-based Valorem Construction Group. Valorem’s proposal outlines the con­ struction of up to 20 homes in a city-owned parcel south of Hayes Street and Orchard Street, along with extending Hayes Street and installing sewer, water and storm infrastruc­ ture on the site. Council members compared Valorem’s proposal to another from Portage-based Allen Edwin Homes at their meeting Monday night. Six council members voted to approve Valor­ em’s proposal, with one dissenting vote from Mayor Dave Tossava. Council members Don Bowers and Bill Nesbitt were absent. Tammy Tiscareno, co-owner of Valorem with her husband Diego Tiscareno, shared information about the group’s proposal with council members. She said their company was hoping to develop 17 to 20 houses on the 7.5 acres, offering the city $100,000 to purchase the parcel. The units would likely be a mix of single-family condos and hous­ es, she said. “That’s our goal. We looked in different areas in the state, and we really liked the area 2 - 3/ sJ I r'-. r Ps .a J r r J Tammy Tiscareno, representing Grand Rapids developer Valorem Construction Group, presented information on a pro­ posal for a 17- to 20-home subdivision near Hayes Street and Orchard Street. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) here in Hastings,” she said. “There’s not much to us. We’re a smaller company. We’re just looking for an opportunity to start some­ where.” Tiscareno said the project would be Valor­ em’s first time developing a subdivision, although she was confident they were familiar with every step of the project. She said Valor- em planned to start installing the street and utilities this year, before building the homes three at a time on the lot. Valorem was not seeking a tax abatement through a paymentin-Iieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement, although Tiscareno said they were still unsure what financing options, if any, they may utilize. Council member Mandy Furrow said she supported Valorem’s proposal because of the smaller size of the homes and because the homes would be available to purchase, not rent or lease. Homes in the Allen Edwin Homes proposal would be around 2,000 square feet and available to lease, whereas Valorem’s proposal calls for closer to 1,000 square feet and homes available to purchase. The proposal from Allen Edwin Homes also called for a PILOT agreement or tax increment financing. “I really support the smaller homes. House prices have gotten unattainable for most peopie arid we have a shortage of these smaller-style homes,” Furrow said. “I really think they can be an asset to our community.” Brian Farkas, representing Allen Edwin Homes, shared information about their pro­ posal. Farkas said the developer found the site after proposing the development of 13 duplexes near Williams Street last year. The project ran into issues with stormwater runoff and drainage at that site, which led to the developer looking at the Hayes Street parcel. 5 51 J r I> > M I f**"w 4 f f ii ri' {PJC®KliJlSIlFte'*’® kSI?®®' t ■ 9 I bTi!^' U ’QdBfflsaliiw|W®5* ■ liu, JB toiwi mJ “i®® ® lieycfflaulWferi. jfffli jflne w chaa <1^ ® ao. fnobr safe®’ ficiiz® viihileTaldofvaiiiii^^ihs -lie those shiiiiiresan&x I liVtWl or Xkf i Sil tmi tsjiskiaioftelfKtbcpte to Jro r-rx -‘SOT eyes 10 ik these co ' ifctraii t shewase dx bshI zeAlT*? ar j 56^^ J 4c toides sts a a j JC nmUlb'^kal i-^ll u- fc««ate, lir * *■* MM * <' ®4ei6d(lbypt^^ VOTERS, continued from page 1 Meanwhile, the presidential primary race played out in Barry County as expected. Biden faced off against a couple of other names on the ballot, but neither candidate’s campaign has been active or was a legitimate contender. However, statewide efforts had grown leading up to the election where voters were pushing to submit an uncommitted vote in the Democrat primary to signal their dis­ pleasure at the administration’s inability or lack of interest in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. When the dust settled, 2,430 of the 2,968 voters in Barry County who voted a Demo­ crat ballot selected Biden to run again in 2024 while 364 submitted an uncommitted vote. Trump, who served as President before being ousted by Biden last election, faced a legitimate contender in former South Caroli­ na Governor Nikki Haley. Trump walked away from election night with 6,948 votes from a field of 9,794 Republican voters in Barry County. Haley received 2,357 votes. With Super Tuesday on the horizon next week, Trump appears to be heading toward this third consecutive nomination for the nation’s highest office. This week’s presidential primary election was also the first of three different state and federal elections this year that will require nine days of early voting. Each polling loca­ tion throughout the county must provide nine, eight-hour days of early, in-person voting, 3L complete with a minimum of three election inspectors per location. This required addi­ tional equipment and staffing to pull off. In an effort to save on these expenses, many townships consolidated with one another. Early voting for the presidential primary opened on Feb. 17. At the end of Sunday, Feb, 25, a total of 953 voters had utilized early voting to cast their ballots. In addition to the upcoming primary and general elections, parts of Barry County will see another election on May 7, which will feature ballot proposals for Thomapple Kel­ logg (non-homestead millage renewal), Plainwell, Pennfield and Wayland school districts. That election will not feature a stretch of early voting as it does not deal with statewide or nationwide issues. LAKEWOOD’S NON-HOMESTEAD OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PASSES Voters across the Lakewood Public Schools district passed a non-homestead operating millage J.® .renewal ------ . on* Tuesday *«vj>uay that inai will will ensure the district continues to receive its full per-pupil foundational allowance in the coming years and months. Tuesday’s vote authorizes the district to continue to levy 17.973 mills on non-primary residences throughout the district, These could include businesses, industrial or agricultural properties and rental properties. Pri- Experience the beauty and history of the SI. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers Iji mary residences are excluded from the tax. The non-homestead millage renewal passed with little struggle on Tuesday, with 1,896 voters across four counties voting in favor of the renewal. No votes totaled 1,163 across the district. According to Wednesday’s unofficial vote totals, 3,059 Lakewood resi­ dents voted on the millage. The renewal received the most support in Barry County, where 577 residents’(?53 'per- cent) voted ‘yes’ and 307 (34.7 percent) voted ‘no.’ In Ionia County, where the majority of the district resides, 1,005 voters (60.4 per­ cent) were in favor of the operating millage renewal. Six-hundred and fifty-nine Ionia County voters (39.6 percent) were against the renewal. Eaton County voters passed the renewal 311 yes votes (61.6 percent) to 194 no votes (38.4 percent). Finally, Kent County voters in Bowne Township rounded out the election results with three residents in favor and three residents against the non-home­ stead operating millage renewal. If the non-homestead millage renewal had not passed on Tuesday, the district could have lost over $2 million each year. This loss would have adversely impacted all educa­ tional and extracurricular programming throughout the district. Lakewood’s operating millage was set to expire in December. Copy editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report tA to-ssfc i pj-a sa x -A♦: -•< ’Hr Sri SJili % a RW I 8 ’®is, “"Ss 'St**'** ate 'fe •« 'ft'*is. 15 ■ • I on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1 "800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com MICHAEL KINNEY k PLUMBING B Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installaiion I -icense //SI 10376 & lnsiiret.1 Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 I 1 NEW DEPUTY, continued from page 1 and is also coming up on the retirement of another member. BOARD NOODLES ON THE IDEA OF EVENING MEETINGS Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners was a brief one, clocking in at under 30 minutes. In one of the few public ^mments brought to the board in the session, N^hville resident and former county commissioner candidate Gary White floated the idea of changing the schedule so that the Board of Commissioners and the board's committee of the whole would meet in the evening rather than 9 a.m. on Tuesday morn­ ings as they do now. White pointed to the Feb. 13 wind and solar energy informational forum that the committee of the whole held at the Hast mgs Performing Arts Center. That event was held in the evening and was well attended. With your meeting happening at 6 p.m. to get public input on alternative , energy that really tells me that you know, if you want public input and represent the people, to have evening meetings,” White Z-. - ------ argued. Michael vailton Callton weiohAH , Commissioner ......... —w„vi ivtiviwei had serJS on the board over a decade they <i.k»d .™nd WHh fSnX ““ ♦ mal time for the weekly meetings. Half of our meetings would be in the morning and half would be in the evening,” Callton recounted. “What we found (with evening meetings) was actually a smaller turnout than in the morning. Plus, it created an issue for employees of the county to give us reports and such.” -'' During that era, the board held evening •meetings in various townships throughout ■ the county in attempts to make them accesui wis 1 * *' ••• over. We tried it for over a year and it was worth trying but it really didn’t create a larger public turnout,” Callton concluded. J �'a» L..'% I h •^4 I ■l I ’a I X I, s I, R & * . 1 s Barry County Career Fest connects students, employers R If ••i I I _x .1^ b . I 1 •r I The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Page 3 I w It's time to J start I Grad Quilts y • New Collections ' •l t r Hunter McLaren A Staff Writer tx A -•> % X "X * Ihe s •l Barry County students gathered in Hast­ ings High School to explore local careers last rAlC4 OF week. • Hubit Cleaners Pickup Station Barry County Career Fest, organized by BARR'^ • Linus Project Drop Off V % the Barry Coimty, Chamber of Commerce and Ecopomic, pevelopment Alliance, *1 *1* r 3 QUESTIONS; returned.to Hastshgs on Friday. Students ASK US... ^'r«c‘ly with local empfoyJ11 t ers^^ucn Jike li^t yearns iiiaugUfal event. 218 E. Stat© St.. Hastings • 945W3 J. <1 provides a unique environment OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 afn-530 pm; for students anft local busihes^-,to fH'ingle. j 4 € Saturday 9 am-3 pm Employ^i^ qp booths 4 Mth in^r^ctive I displays in tWt^ T i 'If being provided tiihe Ito U<3 4>out I f ' *• various fields and careers. * Hastings High School juniors and seniors PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP I were provided time to tour the booths in the BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN morning and afternoon, while other Barry County districts were able to attend in the NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HE ARIN G middle of the school day. Aside from con­ J* • necting students with careers, the event acts rich lane special assessment district 2023-2 as a community building program, too. L ' ^ MC a I Nichole Lyke, Economic Development BAruy COUNT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF Director for the Chamber, said around 150 THE TOWNSHIP OF • •x PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN students from Delton alone attended this AND ANY OTHER YMCA of Barry County, spoke with students about INTERESTED PERSONS: year’s Career Fest. This year’s event generat­ summer job opportunities at the organization. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) ed interest in schools throughout Barry County who are interested in hosting similar PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, events at their schools, Lyke said. as authonzed by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road “It’s beneficial for them because it helps improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Rich Lane in visualize (how the event works),” she said. Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a special “If you’ve never done an event like this, it assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the can be hard to visualize the logistics and the properties benefited. setup of something like this.” For Amy Graham, business solutions rep­ please take further notice that the special assessment district resentative for West Michigan Works, I within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the Career Fest is a great way to find out more costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including ik T* about employer needs in the community. ■ I the following tax parcel numbers: Graham connected with employers through­ 3 i out the day, finding out what career oppor­ A tunities they had available and how she RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 PROPOSED could best assist in finding employees to DISTRICT: fl tackle those needs. In turn, Graham can better assist young The properties indicated by parcel numbers: jobseekers who come through her office. ■'■i. Through the Michigan Works summer work program, 14 to 26-year-olds can be placed 7/A with an employer for six weeks to get on-thejob experience. 12-036-025-00 “What we try to do is align them with an employer that kind of follows their career 12-040-006-00 TT-040-016-00 r2-050-005-00 path,” Graham said. “It will probably be only .1 12-036-031-00 12-040-007-00 1'2-040-017-00 12-050-006-00 the first step (in that path), but it will give b 12-036-031-10 T2-040-008-00 17^040-018-00 them some hands-on work experience so T7050-007-00 they can get a feel for it.” 12-036-032-00 12-040-009-00 177140-019-10 12-050-008-00 Graham spent some time chatting with “12-040-001-00 12-040-010-00 n-040-020-00 17-036-013-00 students, too. She hoped to be able to "12-040-002-00 1'2-040-012-00 broaden students’ horizons by ^getting them 12-040-021-00 12-036^034-00 a 9 to think df the'foies fiiat those unfamiliar f with the world of work might forget about PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans - like those in human resources, accounting showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an or marketing. estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $55,237, which includes administrative It’s just kind of helping them open their Victoria Jones of Trumble Insurance Agency brought a Barbie house with all the costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in eyes to what these companies do beyond amenities to showcase different insurable assets: home, auto, life, businesses and the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively the initial manufacturing or healthcare, or even pets. declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special the other roles within an organization that assessment district. are available,” she said. Summer help is key for Barry County “We’ve been around a long time. They While the event provides students a Road Commission, when crews get to work might not like (doing the) flagging and all PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project chance to network, businesses can poten­ while roads are clear of snow and ice before that, but it keeps us all safe,” Kennedy said. plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates tially inspire the next generation of leaders the next Michigan winter. Dylan Kennedy, It’s really important to us. and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk ’ s office from the in their field by pitching their field to curi­ who started at BCRC as a part-time summer Scott Schantz, equipment superintendent ous students. Of course, there are more date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may fiirAer be examined at such employee himself before moving on to a full for BCRC, said finding local talent is key to immediate, practical results too - students public hearing. time position, said part-time summer employ­ the department’s continued success. find a way to earn some cash over the sum­ ees are vital to their operations. BCRC is “If we can foster some interest in that type mer, and local businesses get summer help. looking to hire for 25 part-time positions this of work here locally, that would be very ben­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a It’s a win-win. summer, he said. eficial for us in the future,” Schantz said. per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $460.61 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. RETIRING, continued from page 1 A !• Who '.Vr A-r •l V A ( • ' 4 4.-’ ■ 4 < • t X V * ' Wr « T . »» /* I . r '■ X < ■ '»A I. I I T < ' >“ '^5?, -IS* I, •*. A • • ’ I* • ‘A ‘ - ■■''''I i i" K t. I * K 'I -V h. t ft . ’ J V •J" * I 1. •• .J *K ** 7k u. - I I I 'J^to I I ♦ ■5 / r>i k •a *0f I sa4 ■• i *M ”8 two 12? ‘ Phipojji I •>« I I SfiS X. 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Taking over as interim superintendent several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Goebel took the reins as the district navigated state mask mandates, social distancing protocols and online learn­ ing initiatives. In 2023, voters approved a $17 million bond proposal paying for critical infrastruc­ ture repairs throughout the district. The suc­ cessful bond campaign came as a triumph for the district after six similar proposals had been turned down by voters between 2017 and 2023. Goebel and school board members made a concerted effort to pass the bond cam­ paign, making a push to collect community feedback and support, The bond funds will pay for several proj­ ects throughout the district. Replacement roofs for the high school and middle school, new lockers at Star Elementary, digital sig­ nage and new playground equipment through­ out the district are all slated to be implemented this summer. Renovations to the high school cafeteria, commons, media room and locker rooms are slated to begin next year. Goebel has overseen the planning and beginning phases of this year’s bond projects, which he’ll continue to assist with until his departure in June. He said he’s glad to be leaving the district in such a good state as he steps back from his role. ‘‘I’m really proud of that,” he said. “I think it’s perfect timing. I’m planning and leading : the way, and then I’ll be able to create a smooth transition for the next superintendent as they come in. It will also provide |ne some time to communicate, sit down with and pro­ vide some support for the new superintendent ' in ■ transition. '—« . since we’ll have a few months Goebel will also be working with the district to inform voters about the district’s sinking “Working for Hastings over the last nearly 12 years here in the district has been the highlight of my career. Working with not only the students and staff, but the community - and such a generous and giving community has just been just an awesome, wonderful thing.” — Matt Goebel, Superintendent, Hastings Area School System fund, which will be up for renewal this year. The sinking fund is one of three funding mech­ anisms used by the district to pay for its oper­ ations, alongside bond ftinds and the general fund. The sinking fund allows the district to pay for emergency repairs without making cuts to stair or programming, with the sinking fund paying for a replacement roof at Star Elemen­ tary in 2022 and the demolition of the Central Elementary Annex'building this summer. “Coming up this year is renewing that sinking fund, so we can really establish finan­ cial reliability, most likely for a decade to come,” Goebel said. If we get that into place, we won’t have to go back to the voters for a substantial amount of time.” His last contributions to the district will likely be providing some guidance on a new five-year plan for the district, he said. un PH probably be kind of helping out with the beginning of that, and then I’ll be step­ ping away,” he said. Hastings school board members announced Goebel would be retiring from his position and the board would be initiating a search for a new superintendent Monday. Board president Luke Haywood thanked Goebel for his years of service and assistance in securing a new superintendent. “I’d like to thank Matt for his help the last 12 years, and also for the help in the transi­ tion of this difficult task ahead of us,” Hay­ wood said. “He’s been helping every step of the way.” Haywood said the board received a letter from Goebel regarding his retirement on Feb. 15. Board members approved hiring the Flint-based Michigan Leadership Institute for $6,600 to assist in the search for a new super­ intendent. The search will be led by MLI consultant Peter Haines, a Hastings alumnus and former superintendent of Greenville Pub­ lic Schools and Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. The district posted the job vacancy follow­ ing Monday night's meeting, and Haywood provided a tentative timeline for the hiring of a new top administrator. The district aims to collect all of their applications by the end of March, performing interviews shortly after and wrapping up by early May. The district hopes to have a new administrator by June 1. We’ll be involving the community with questions, surveys and seeking feedback from you on what you’d like to see for our next superintendent,” Haywood said. “So as we continue down this path, please keep your eyes open for the opportunity to submit your input because we’d love to hear from you and have you involved throughout this entire process.” 4k PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, on March 13,2024 at 7:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed wi± the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of more than 20% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 212990 I I I I ‘ I I I ,1 I �7^ n?. < J’ 1 J 4 I I > ■t V 4^ A ' « iB Page 4 _ Thursday. February 29. 2024 — The Hastings Banner z-v see Did you / Home is our foundation’ ** -- - . t t < »• >. *■^’1 I •K» A w J r ■H.l T T *. I H J < L i ’“W' 4. r 1 L —H I. ^mL Amp^ K pS . f • ♦* ‘.TT, ■. 4 -'A • -X’ V,I <•1 ',r 1 1 - II J I 4 M * 9 ( w. * J V A ' r. I /4 u •? ,1 1 o. -V II >v *% I < ? rj ■3 k— I t 4 r “V#: 4I u —r < r * 4 « /* 5 KT I t’J .,i Pricey pie Sanner May 20,1999 A classy ride for a pricey pie is what Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer got Saturday after Dave Hekhuis purchased the annual Chamber of Commerce fundraising auction. Hekhuis, the owner of the Chrysler Superstore paid $275 for the pie, auctioned by Jenny Morawski (left) of AppleTree Auctioneering at Spring Fling on the courthouse lawn' Here, the happy participants enjoy the classy Plymouth Prowler Hekhuis took to the event. ll Have you met? Teresa Pash had to beg her mom to let her take piano lessons. Her siblings told her to put it off as long as she could. Tired of practicing every day, they warned Pash she should enjoy her free­ dom while she still could. Even her mom cautioned her to wait, telling her she could start lessons when she turned 8 years old. Pash couldn’t stand to wait. “For a solid year, I begged. ----------------------a II was wa3 6 u years years old and I begged and begged eveiy single day, she said. Finally, my mom couldn’t take any more. At seven, 1 got to get a teacher.” She didn’t dread the lessons like her siblings did. After graduating from Hastings School in 1981, she moved to Seattle while attending the University of Puget Sound studying performance and pedagogy. She came back to Barry County in 1991, moving to Nashville where she still lives today. She’s been performing the whole time, making stops all over West Michigan She’s played for years at The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Nashville Baptist Church Nashville Methodist Church and many oth­ ers. She’s even been tapped to play at com­ mencement ceremonies for Davenport Universily and Baker College - sometimes performing in front of a live audience as large as 16,000. She’s been teaching, too, providing les­ sons to students of all ages as Pash Perfor­ mance in Nashville. It’s been a very rewardmg experience, she said. It’s a different thing, working with adults... they can do something that they never thought they could do, and they’re learning. .. an instrument and it ’ ““ Houunicni and it’s reallv rewarding for them,” she said. “The little kids keep you on your toes, you have to go really fast. They might t* I * run around your room a few times before they come over to the piano and sit down. Then you go, ‘Okay, now let’s learn this!’ It’s fun. 41 Pash remembers what it was like to be a young, eager student. She’s a certified Kindcrmusik instructor, which has allowed her to take on ac ----------on stndenu students as young as. 6- and 7. 41* 5 J 7 ' 4 rz’D ♦1 k * * k i' •.• •p fc — bv' t-. Teresa Pash It requires a different teaching approach but is just as rewarding to both the student and the teacher. “A lot of instructors and piano teachers won’t take little children,” she said. “It’s a totally different way to teach. They want (students to be older), 8 or 9.1 say that’s loo old - start them when they’re 6 or 7. Don’t wait that long.” Over the years, she’s changed how she teaches to find the best way to reach stu­ dents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she began both leaching and performing online. For Ihe churches where she per­ formed, she recorded worship video.s fea­ turing hymns and praise songs for home­ bound churchgoers. She also began provid­ ing online lessons for her students, which she still offers today. It’s a great way for her to reach students who otherwise might not have time to learn, she said. “That’s a wonderful thing,” she said “(One of my students) is in Lansing, and all we do is online (lessons). It works with that person’s work schedule.” Even after 53 years of playing, she hasn’t thought about slowing down or taking anything else. She’s currently serving as ud president of the Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Association and is a charter mem­ ber of the Nashville Business District. She hopes to continue working to inspire the next generation of musicians for years to come. “There’s not a lot of trained pianists around anymore. You just don’t find them,” she said. “I’m trying to build up my stu­ dents to take over, and they do. They become music directors, they play in their churches and there’s a real need.” For inspiring the next generation of pia­ nists and supporting the community even during challenging times, Teresa Pash is this week’s Bright Light. Advice for adults who want to learn their first instrument: I'd say do it. I have quite a few adults. We don’t have recitals; we have soirees and little parties and gath­ erings. You’re never too old to learn. It’s so good for the brain. We’re all about doing things that keep our brain sharp, but learn­ ing a new instrument is one of the best things. The thing about the piano, it uses both hemispheres of the brain, because you have both the right hand and the left hand as well as the foot. It’s a full brain workout. What has kept you interested in play­ ing piano: When I’m playing the piano, I reel like I’m flying. I move so fast, and I can express everything I’m feeling so fast and free. Absolutely free to be as creative as possible. I don’t know any other instrument that C3n can Ho do fH^f that. Maybe there are, but I don’t know. 1 love it. Favorite pieces to lu play: piay: Ii specialize specialize in 20s, 30s and ’40s. I think it’s the most beautiful music ever written, by far. It’s romantic, it’s expressive. That’s what I play. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per^onality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner. 13SJ N. ^-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email riews@j-adgraphics. com. A 4 w t D r B. 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Ml 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid V. u r- k 4 - ■V t V'b >I 1 •B Iff Ml at Hastings, Ml 49058 1 >< : / /■- i. t !\ with Phares and Lori Courtney, owners of Home is where the heart is, and lots of Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery, homes are where a community’s heart is. to convert the upper floor of their building It seems every municipality, suburb, vil­ into two apartment units and to make some lage and crossroads in America today is necessary upgrades to the structure. Plus, necessary struggling with the same question: How do the Foundation is helping Nashville’s Route we provide more housing? And the stakes 66, a group of citizens looking for ways to are a lot higher than just digging more promote and grow its community. holes, pouring walls and hanging curtains. The Foundation has also participated in The results of a 2023 Michigan Public other communities across the county such as Policy Survey report a growing concern Revitalize, LLC, a community development that lack of housing is impacting the state’s group in Delton focused on the business economic growth and sustainability. It’s a sector and badly-needed housing projects. problem, the survey says, that has spread The group supported a new water tower, from “mostly urban” communities to rural which was needed to provide the water nec­ and mostly rural communities. essary for continued growth of the area. “These challenges have the potential to It’s projects like these that will provide disrupt Michigan’s current economic devel­ some badly-needed living spaces and pro­ opment strategy and emerging efforts to mote economic growth in our rural com­ increase the state’s population,” said Tom munities. Ivacko, executive director at the Center for The realization in this ongoing process is Local, State and Urban Policy at the Uni­ that Barry County is fortunate to have the versity of Michigan’s Ford School of Public vision of the Foundation’s leadership. The Policy. Ivacko maintains that, as the state state’s 2023 Public Policy report suggests continues to engage in a campaign to attract that a majority of small, rural governments new industry and business, communities are not likely educated in local housing are hindered by the limited housing options support efforts. Among local leaders state­ for workers and are calling on state and wide, the survey notes that many are unfa­ federal support for a remedy. miliar with several new housing programs According to U.S. Census data, some launched by the state 167,000 people left the state in 2022. Mich­ For instance, the state’s “Good Hous­ igan now ranks among the top 10 states that ing-Good Health” plan offers a wide range are losing population and officials are lay­ ing most of the responsibility on a lack of of services including housing stabilization, navigation and outreach services, referrals, housing. emergency shelters and other services. In The Michigan Fhiblic Policy survey con­ cludes, “As national and statewide housing total, 18 health departments and organizations are participating including our local costs increase alongside other inflationary Barry-Eaton Health Department. pressures, addressing local housing short­ The survey says the number of local offi­ ages is crucial to support local economic cials reporting a “lack of single-family and community development programs, to housing has nearly doubled in the past six grow the local workforce by drawing new years, going from 23 percent to 41 percent.” owners and renters to the state and by cre­ Plus, an estimated 18 percent of Michigan ating new construction jobs and increasing local government revenue.” families are “housing burdened,” meaning With no clear leadership, however, local the cost of housing is more than 30 percent communities have been left to themselves of their incomes. And mortgages hit their to address this critical issue. In Barry Coun­ highest rates in over two decades last year, ty, we can be proud that one organization while rents jumped nearly 14 percent in a anticipated this crisis over 10 years ago and year, the second largest gain in the country, continues to effectively address the trouble­ according to Rent.com. some situation. In Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State When the Holiday Inn Express opened message on Jan. 24, she responded to the its doors just west of the city in 2013, it was crisis saying, in 2024, we will make the because the Barry Community Foundation largest investment to build housing in helped provide “gap funding” to provide Michigan history. We will invest almost s the financial package necessary for its exis­ $1.4 billion to rehabilitate nearly 10,000 tence. The county’s first national franchise homes. That’s 10 times what we put into hotel was an acknowledgement of the busi­ housing just 10 years ago. ness potential and recreational interest in Across the state, local community foun­ our area and of the burgeoning need to dations have taken on the challenge to solve support those interests with permanent the housing crisis in their respective com­ housing. Since then, the Foundation has munities. They’re using their influence and provided the same kind of gap financing to unique skills to forge partnerships with several local businesses for expansion and local governments, businesses, developers, remodeling projects that might not have investors, financial institutions and other been possible without its support. stakeholders to promote housing projects. These were the first visible examples of It’s a new paradigm for community founda­ the Foundation’s efforts to invest in the tions because it goes beyond the traditional community and, under the passionate model of using donations and legacy gifts vision and encouragement of President and to provide grant-making to non-profit com­ CEO Bonnie Gettys, we’re now seeing the munity organizations. (( power that a local philanthropic organiza­ Never doubt that a small group of tion can provide to support communi­ thoughtful, concerned citizens can change ty-driven housing solutions. the world. Indeed it is the only thing that In Hastings, the Tyden Lofts on the cor­ ever has,” said author Margaret Mead. ner of State and Park Street is under conIn Barry County, we’re not leaving the struction and when finished will provide 60 problem up to state and federal agencies apartments in the downtown area. And plans we we’’ve ve developed developed aa plan plan of of action action and and are are underway for a major development near moving forward on these and other projects the Hastings Manufacturing Company on in the future. the former Royal Coach site that will pro­ Editor s note: I 'm a proud member of the vide 138 single and two- and three-bedroom Barry Community Foundation Board of apartments within walking distance from Directors and have seen first-hand the bene­ the downtown business district. fits of investing locally where it matters most. The Foundation has provided the financ­ ing for a modular home in north Hastings and has recently purchased two lots on which it plans to build two homes on State Road. In Nashville, the Foundation helped the community to complete its “Shuffle House,” the first new construction single-family home in the village in nearly 30 years. The Foundation also worked with Dog­ wood Community Developers in re-purposing Nashville’s iconic W.K Kellogg School - built in the mid-1930s - into a 20-unit Fred Jacobs, CEO, apartment project. And on the main street in J-Ad Graphics Inc. Nashville, the Foundation is cooperating 9 «. 9 f r > r' y •h 4 A remember? •i ’W. C‘ Earlier this month, Barry Township Police Chief Jenny Johnson (left) present­ ed Officer Jacob Fielstra (right) with a Meritorious Award for Bravery and Life Saving. Fielstra was commended for his role in two incidents last year. On Oct. 4, officers were dispatched to a local gas station following reports of an aggressive male. Fielstra administered life-saving CPR to the subject following self-inflicted injuries during the altercation. Fielstra was also the first to report to the scene of a Nov. 16 structure fire, where he helped to manage the scene. (Photo provided) J '■ - f f ,4 J Sx-- - «'”l /Tfc, fc f Honoring a life saver Do you i/ ■Vf t M �r s s li I t a II IB\, F V n f - _ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 2024 — Page 5 Local tow truck driver heads to Washington D.C. to advocate for industry I J i r •Vr 1 * t fl c I b Matt Spencer is a 44- year veteran of the towing and recovery industry. He said that constantly faced with extreme safety hazards while on the job. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Jayson Bussa Editor When nationwide members of the towing and recovery industry make their way to Washington D.C. next week, a local face will be among them. Long-time Hastings tow truck operator and former business owner Matt Spencer will be making the trip on March 3-5 as the national industry trade group Towing and Recovery Association of America Inc. gathers at the nation’s capital for its Legislative Action Workshop and Hill Day. This gives members of the industry ca chance to meet federal lawmakers and discuss some of the more pressing issues of the day. Safety for workers in the industry has been an ever-present concern, and Spencer recent­ ly suffered through yet another needless trag­ edy, and he’s telling his story in hopes of inspiring change. Spencer’s son, 25-year-old Keegan also of Hastings, was struck by a vehicle and killed last year along M-6 Highway. Keegan was on the job, working in the median of the high­ way when a driver lost control, drove off the road and struck him. The death of Spencer’s son yet again high­ lights the importance of tougher laws and stricter enforcement that would require driv- ers to move over and slow down when in the presence of a tow truck operator who is assisting by the side of the road. Spencer is not sure what to expect during his trip to Washington D.C., but he IS prepared to tell his story. P “„1 don’t know if I’m going to get in front ot Senators or House reps - I don’t really know ” Spencer said. “But 1 will go with that association to tell my story of Keegan’s kill­ ing by the side of the road.” A complete feature on Spencer and his mission to inspire change in laws and enforce­ ment is available in the current issue of the Reminder. I’ ft.? A Jb 3^^ I. tile a?e > maance T* in e 1 I 4** J tOSi * ■-J'**^11 nen’ F £3:';A V 1 hiebestrot J aSss! t 1 I uu ,p f®*)' Z iSii Fomlaio, “'estocnt biaW‘"•i hoosu J TRI Uk' 10 m* 7. 7 “" *to** Michifian hirtAnz r. ..n. ; I I I irjp* bes. Hat’s 10 ILiW iiid I 1 m nr^ of IK bagecniiig Deed lo spci dMse M liili pennaneat , DM Smce to. the Founriatxxi has x’flKfie I i nxseer “usingjustlOyearsago. Across Ac state, kwlcani^i datioDshavetalttQ(nibeMeqe»» the housing crisis in to ft0[ 3 CIO muiiitic& Thqr’re ising ihcir into Hl . H * H i cl I •f < • r n ‘ hepos^BiiiKUitssi^ iuveaois, bociaJ IK’l|!l'll,b' ai; .’Kl' lebolders to fnmoiE housaig Iks the fe'isiblc examples of a faata'i effuts to ima m iht « at under the passionate u ai'eiifflageiiieiiioftettattl ffsaDW'paraligiDfofaffli^ liwtaieiigoesbej'OBliKiiin 111' of using daatioos and kpa; |* aodel io|roiJegBmial!ingtci»(ri» h:i TI «r* iX i i I H Ujfflrfacrt ; ! I.**-*** disawfi® « t ■O’ : I <** k* ri. ’ , * I ) te^ iji:* iitfi AW :llW ' I k * i! ‘Si* * li TiSi flu & > I 1 - QUA. Kudos to Barry County Commissioners for addressing renewable energy legislation Ba< w <1 I f » Anita Barcroft Hastings Independent thought trumps party politics ► *' I To the editor; I am a news junkie, I have been since I was in junior high. 1 like to know what’s going on in our country and the rest of the world. I get die news from either network TV or print. No internet. No cable. No satellite. It was kind of intriguing to read the Feb. 15, 2024, Hastings Banner and see two somewhat lengthy ‘Letters From our Read- it*'. F* F: p s. I 1 Z' I a < CM FINISHX *r«i*a r .1 J i W1 I J t J T a in h IuIhH en camp. I ve noticed over the years that Ihl u To the editor: I would like to thank the Barry County Board of Commissioners for their efforts to .................................................. address the subject of renewable energy as it £i^ to State and fedeni affects our country. At the meeting they orga­ nized, which was held on Feb. 13, the com­ missioners met with some experts to inform the attendees of the meeting with information on renewable energy and took questions and comments from those in the audience. Thank you to the Hastings Banner for its coverage of that meeting which brought to light a subject of which some of us were not aware. In October, The Reminder printed an article on this issue. Perhaps some of us did not read the article or did not understand the impact this would have on local communi­ ties and on our state. In order to prevent the state from taking over the placement of solar and wind components in our commu­ nities and in our great state, registered vot­ ers must send 550,000 signatures on peti­ tions to the state requesting that this issue be brought to a vote on the November ballot. If we cannot get this to a vote and pass the request, we will have no say about where the state can put up these solar panels or windmills. Our petitions are due May 29, 2024. It is imperative that we let our state gov­ ernment know that we demand local control over placement of solar panels and windmills in our community and in our state. If you would like a petition, please call Kelli Case at 616-262-6469. fV I ers each one coming from a totally differ- 1^1 yaDafecninDi only for him to stand on the front porch emp­ ty-handed. Anatole decides “the truth is best, even when it sounds like a lie.” He confesses to the assortment of wild animals eating the bread. After an awkward silence, Mrs. Chiba finds a > way to forgive the poor child - remarking she should have ordered two loaves. She recalls her own mother’s words, “If you have two 1 k loaves, give one to your friends.” To which ■ Anatole innocently and nobly remarks, “And if you have one loaf, give it to your strangers. I do not summarize this story simply to reminisce, but also to illustrate how good lit­ erature can help mold a child’s imagination toward what is virtuous or rightly ordered. It *? is much easier for a child to see the goodness of a virtuous act - in this case, honesty, com­ passion and understanding - through the imagination. Good stories like “Strangers’ Sen. Thomas Albert Bread” highlight universal and timeless truths, which, God-willing, will have pro­ parables, which can be found in countless chil­ found and positive impacts later in life. dren’s versions of the Bible. I have discovered recently the massive As we go through March is Reading trove of good children’s literature that has Month, I hope to encourage people to see the been written in the past. Many people may be value of reading beyond an essential skill initially put off, or even intimidated, at the needed later in life - but also as an invaluable sound of classic literature - but the hesitation means to instilling virtuous principles within is indeed unwarranted. The advantage these our young. I, for one, am eternally grateful works have over the contemporary is time. my mom saw through my ulterior motive of Over many years, you could say the wheat is simply wanting to avoid bedtime and decided separated from the chaff. to read good books to me anyway. I can attest from experience in reading to my There are plenty of lists of good books own kids, that there is a timeless enthusiasm for available, but I would recommend John reading works such as “Pinocchio,” ((“AndersSenior’s “The Thousand Good Books” as a en’s Fairy Tales,” “ The Princess and the Gobstarting point. lin” and “Little House in the Big Woods”. And State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the if one really desires to explore stories that have 18th District, which includes Barry County stood the test of time, the greatest teacher of all and portions of Allegan. Calhoun. Kalama­ time reached the imagination through the use of zoo, Kent, and Ionia counties. J I c. t , P"ZTZZ iiwttMcmlciw®* KE Cffl pwdc to si^ipofl conuDiffli ^^jiisihemiljilali n^tahasssotoons. A r f I V7 snes! kcal busmesses for expaosrai and local govenmenB, businesses, isikp r ■ [ Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) Michigan State Senator March - the month when we traditionally focus on motivating young people to read has snuck up on us again. This year, I thought 1 would take a fresh look al the significance of childhood reading beyond just that of basic comprehension. Yes, comprehension is important — but as I look at my own child­ hood, and now toward my own children, I see a dimension well beyond humdrum reading mechanics. Before I could read, I remember quite well prolonging the loathsome nightly order from my parents that it was time to “go to bed.” I did have in my arsenal one tried-and-true method of delaying the inevitable. I would ask: “Mom, can you read me a story?” And without fail, she would always acquiesce. Now ±at I am a parent myself, seeing what comes with those daily responsibilities, I understand the true significance of her charity. There was one book in particular, called “Strangers’ Bread” by Nancy Willard, that my mom would read with unparalleled enthu­ siasm. It was a story about a young boy, Anatole, who would wait outside a store until called upon to deliver goods to customers. Anatole finds himself walking all the way to Mrs. Chiba’s house to deliver a loaf of pum­ pernickel bread. Along the way a fox, rabbit, sheep and bear all appeal to Anatole’s good nature and convince him . . to. share the bread with them and oum a nde in his wagon. In truly humorous fashion, before long, poor Anatole is unable to pull his wagon with such an oversized load. In a twist of fate, the animals declare “One good turn deserves another.” They then pull the tired boy to Mrs. Chiba’s house - jtT’totksanek^ofgapbDciiigto unique stills to forge pattaersl^ n rex(i^ pti^ b ciighi QM have A* > 1 X !> 1 The magic of March is Reading Month • kT H. V* «QJJ ... ‘‘tT i I ' * ^-E‘ « * * I k w Cyclists head out st^finish to embark on a 36-mile ride through rural ® Barry-Roubaix, which featured unseasonably warm weather. This year s event is scheduled for April 20. (File photo) Rarru Pnimh, h Sold out Barry-Roubaix to take over Hastings in less than two months Jayson Bussa Editor The gravel road cycling race that annually takes over Hastings for a single weekend in the spring is coming into focus. And, there are some new wrinkles associ­ ated with the massively popular event. ■ .... Organizers of the I Sth Annual Barry-Rouall the plMs^^or'thls^^M\''evenl*'which gravel road races of a variety of lengths, including 18, 36, 62 and 100 miles. A toUl of 5,200 cyclists signed up for the event with a whopping waiting list of over 700 riders. The field of cyclists will feature racers representing 44 states and eight countries. Organizers estimated that the event would generate roughly $1.4 million to $1.8 million of economic impact for the local community and nearly $40,000 would come back to the local organizations that volunteered in some capacity. Volunteers are an integral component of the event. Roughly 350 volunteers are expect­ ed to lend a hand this year. The look of the event will be a little different, too, as long-time title sponsor Founders Brewery of Grand Rapids will not be return­ ing this year. Instead, Blackrocks Brewery, based in Marquette, will have its name at the front and center of this year’s event. Now I’ll say something that might give Now I’ll say something that might give some opened registration to cyclists in mid-No some people people an an excuse excuse to to disregard disregard what what II’’ve ve he’s just vLber last year and filled up all available said so far because they think, “Well, he’s just “a 7 ''’L® ‘han 36 hours. Race day is slated religious fanatic.” But the truth is God is real and Satan is real and I think most people for April 20 while offering a variety of activare are smart smart enough enough to to know know that that one one of of them them ities the evening before. u^nts The event’s organizers recently held a volwants us to live in peace and harmony and to love love one one another. another. But But the the other other one one delights delights unteer appreciation event at tte Walldorff inin seeing seeing us us divide divide into into groups groupsand and begin begin Brew Pub & Bistro in Hastings and offered a insulting insulting and and mistrusting mistrusting each each other other and and presentation about this year’s event to memrefusing to move at all towards each other bers of the Barry Community Foundation. because that would betray what their party As always, the Barry-Roubaix will feature stands for. There’s a verse in the Bible (Mark 3:25) spoken by Jesus that reads, “A house 212196 divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln liked that verse so much he used it in one of his speeches. Is there another country on the face of the Earth that has as many problems as America? But never mind that, let’s keep dividing into PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township groups and talking endlessly about how great Hall. 5463 M-43 Hwy,, Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2024 as­ our group is and how everyone else is worse sessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of than dirt. Maybe that’s the road that will lead appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classifi­ us into the sunlight. cation appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: iv hinkA , day thinking,What can 1 say today to insult and ridicule someonein the other party?” “ *7"®-7 ‘7“®*’ extends to people right down to the local level. But don’t get me wrong. If either one one of the two writers of those letters was my was my next-door neighbor, I’m sure we would get along just fine. Even talking to people I come in contact with, I hear things like, “I always vote Republican,” or “If he’s a Republican, he won’t get my vote.” There are many issues (problems) in America today when it comes to abortion, gun control, global warming, taxation, the southern border situation, etc. Sometimes I agree with one party, other times I side with the other party. How could I be comfortable in either party if I support­ ed them on one thing but opposed them on another? I sometimes wonder why we need political parties. I don’t think we do. If any­ body can explain why political parties are a Kennith Echtinaw necessity. I’ll listen. Most people couldn’t Hastings Charter Township imagine a country without them. Many peo­ ple tend to think, “Well, we’ve never done that before, so it can’t be done.” But it has been done before. When our founding fathers gathered to write a constitution for our new country, there weren’t any political As the name implies, letters should be parties. They took all summer, but they directed to the editor, not to any specific or hammered out a constitution that still works broad audience. for us today. Can you imagine if they had The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to been like the so-called statesmen of today? the editor from readers, but a few conditions Politicians that dig in their heels and become must be met before they will be published. frozen into positions with no possibility of The requirements are: compromise sometimes just to deny the -All letters must be signed by the writer, other party any success at all. with address and phone number provided for If our founding fathers had behaved like verification. All that will be printed is the the political leaders of today, their greatwriter’s name and community of residence. great-great-great-great-grandchildren would We do not publish anonymous letters, and still be haggling over writing a constitution. names will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ Consider how choosing a new Speaker of the tion for compelling reasons only. House went a few months ago. If everyone - Letters that contain statements that are was an independent instead of a card-carrying libelous or slanderous will not be published. member of the ‘R Club’ or the ‘D Club,’ it -All letters are subject to editing for style, might have been settled sooner. But when grammar and sense. party bosses on each side tell everyone in - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or their group to keep voting no, no matter what, criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. chances for compromise go right out of the - Letters serving the function of “cards of window. thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of Compromise. That’s a word all politicians public interest, which will be determined by use but they don’t really mean it. Each party the editor. wants only what’s on its own agenda. Noth­ - Letters that include attacks of a personal ing more. Nothing less. If the American tax­ nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. payer is paying Congress for stalemates, - “Crossfire” letters between the same two they’re getting their money’s worth. people on one issue will be limited to one for Many people on TV talk shows and even each writer. some people I’ve talked to personally that are - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there big on political parties seem to have the atti­ is a limit of one letter per person per month. tude that, “We and our party are perfect in - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or every way but everyone on the other side typed wants to destroy democracy.” SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER J TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I Tuesday, March 5. 2024, 11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 11, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday. March 12, 2024, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows; 44.47% 1.1244 Agricultural 47.43% 1.0542 Commercial 46.92% 1.0656 Industrial 42.02% Residential 1.1899 5Q.QQ% 1.0000 Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. s i Doug Peck. Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris. Assessor Hope Township Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Hope Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-648'2464 rw r 1 I ifi- 1 n ) I 4 �* w % T 1 *;. 5* 1 1 T S4 L rj 1 5 / * ♦ > Page 6 Thursday. February 29, 2024 The Hastings Banner 144 oa •• fr rf I •l' < tl' V a •a Judith Katherine Cridler Claire « A S I .••J. k k />A •• 1 ■4 1 » IT AA J L F k• b 2 r 4 ^^7 I d £ r « r •1 /< □I !• w T I 6 b MPWL*: II, W 1 * r r I Judith Katherine Cridler Claire, of Grand Rapids, MI died at Porter Hills Village on February 15, 2024. Ms. Cridler Claire was a farm girl from Middleville, MI, whose adventurous spirit led her to serve in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, and later to a fulfilling career as an English teacher in Washington DC for over 20 years at Shaw Junior High and Car­ dozo High School. Judy’s love for nature, art, and poetry defined her free-spirited essence, guiding her through life’s journeys with grace and inspi­ ration. Survivors include brothers, Reginald Crid­ ler (Diane) of Colorado, Stephen Cridler (Judith) of Michigan, and sister ,Anne Cridler of California. Donald Earl Drake William Lloyd (Terpening) Allen I William Lloyd (Terpening) Allen, passed away on February 26, 2024, in Dowling, MI. William was bom on August 14. 1964, in Battle Creek. MI, the son of George Terpen­ ing and Mary Lou Burgardt. On May 1,2001, William married his beloved wife, Catherine Allen, and together they created countless cherished memories. William was a dedicated over-the-road truck driver. His career saw him employed by various agencies, and at the time of his pass- ing, he was a driver for Bob Green Trucking. William’s passion for driving was not just a job but a way of life. He had the unique dis­ tinction of having toured most, if not all, 48 of the lower United States, experiencing the vastness and diversity of the country from behind the wheel of his semi. William’s love for driving was matched only by his love for motorcycles, especially Harley-Davidsons. The roar of the engine and the sense of freedom it brought him were sources of great joy. Beyond his interests, William was a man who was always looking out for others. If he saw anyone in need, he wouldn’t hesitate to help. William was preceded in death by his par­ ents and his brother, Jay Terpening. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Catherine Allen; children, Ashley (Shawn) Nicorvo, Stephanie (Justin Titus) Darling, and Nolan (Breanna) Bowers; his grandchil­ dren, Jade, Jordan, Hunter, Robert, Jayden, Brayden, Thomas, and Penelope; his broth­ ers, Jim, Joe, Rob, and Tim Terpening, and sister, Bobbie Eddy, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Noon, with a visitation one hour prior, at Pleasantview Family Church, 2791 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. Jr' 4» tr r ¥ i d , •» J Donald Earl Drake passed away on Febru­ ary 22, 2024, in Hastings, MI, at the age of 98. Donald was bom on November 19, 1925, in Battle Creek, MI, to Howard and Helen Drakes. A 1943 graduate of Hastings High School, Donald enjoyed a fulfilling career in agricul­ ture. He was not only a lifelong farmer but also the proud owner of Farmers Feed Ser­ vice for three decades. Donald was a member of the Hastings w V i < * ** z: < < ’ i-~<^ X >r "J, - i- * if' 11 »15 I > Jlane. O^SjeiAa ( I CH Tel. (269)945-3252 f Fax(269)-945-0663 '.Tjl «k. 328 $. Broadway Street T to Hasthgs, Michigan 49058 Elaine Garlock The Ides of March are upon us. A visit to the newly-opened branch build­ ing of Union Bank shows some interesting changes. First, there is a new canopy above the entry. This^iV^s ^Ome weather protection to those who arrive and intend to use the interior offices. One is struck upon entering to see the wall-size mural on the west wall. Here in life-size (almost) is a depiction of Fourth Avenue in 1930 showing the stores with signs none of us have ever seen for Goodsell’s drug store and others. The second half of the mural is of a different period. Inside, there are fewer desks. The low desk Dale Billingsley and Ray GIrrbach Providing Exceptional Service with Compassion and Care ’* i Worship Together L t „.at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,.. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. ^6 2**' .■» I ft -u I 5‘SJ S i • 3^ p ::s>^ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd,, P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43). Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 Lf- Si’ •s for private consultation is no longer at the east end of the teller counter at the west end, there is no longer a desk for use by those who are getting access to their lock boxes. There is new carpet and new furniture in the comer of the lobby for seating for a few people who might be waiting to see a specific teller or bank officer. The three private rooms each have a desk and seating to accommodate anyone there to seek a Ioan or buy a CD, Changes have also happened at the main office on Fourth Avenue. The exterior has new signage in large metal letters to advise us that Farm Bureau Insurance has an office within, as does RecLending. <s We read that the maple sap season began very early this year. The sap tested at Ver­ montville had a higher sugar content than the sap last year. Producers tapped early and were glad for the high yields since indications were that the season might be shorter than usual. Last year’s sap season was longer than nor­ mal. How does this affect the price of syrup? Another magazine has bit the dust. This time it is “This Old House,” which is ceasing publication due to too scant subscriptions. This fun magazine closely followed the pop­ ular television program of the same name. The magazine featured the same people who are on the TV program, each with his own variety or expertise. Others that have seen their last issue include “Guideposts Country” and “Country Extra.” Our local Ionia Senfinel-StanJard used to be a daily paper. Then it shrunk to a few times weekly. Now, it comes once a week. The Grand Rapids Press now comes on certain days of the week, less than the seven we used to get. The Lansing State Journal no longer has a Saturday issue. Some of the sections are only four pages. Electronic devices seem to be more popular, so subscriptions are less, there­ by reducing the frequency of publication. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings.. Malt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible elevator. and Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Pastor, Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. FMb nujiwj Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 jiSf« > ' 5-> fi ..s'’ *>3** *9 ■ Ifli ' rp t U. w" jjcioeis*:- CHS < c «:r«® * JSX*> - •*I :%T V3I i « 1»* % fas B. MsiK a V. - “ ** ** * A k *SC 5 4lr' l« ri ^^kSka*” IJ « r^» * iEriLifna'tseiaa'-i NUiaA^aiuainG.a BSSE^taaaeooK ttEadEafiSais^is ic s J ri^BiKSEb^iS.3;!sa UiCow'v readltc^sis^DEEii shisaiisB * *1F.ma «;tw A * J » K OB iMMWSWBCf MthtMilliipni 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 ! .'OiL js becj > o » 'a e i V I haiJs. « S3K?ij| s 3&®pic:KaE ISB JX • es -’■SSSBli, SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS ^S9 SLAM THE SC^M; How to spot government imposters «^»L< J a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. FibergiMt 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 «* ^'-■’235 & ggj ig Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7. Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information. There are common elements to many scams. Scammers often take advantage of fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action. Scammers also pretend to be Social Security or other government employees and claim there’s a problem with your Social Security number (SSN) or your benefits. They may even claim your SSN is linked to a crime. When you suspect you’ve been contacted by a scammer: Iti - Hang up right away or ignore the mes­ sage. - Never provide personal information, money or gift cards. - Report the scam immediately to our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at oig. ssa.gov/scam-awareness/report-the-scam. If you owe money to Social Security, we’ll mail you a letter with payment options and appeal information. We only accept payments electronically through Pay.gov, Online Bill Pay or by check or money order. We will never: - Threaten you with arrest or legal action because you don’t agree to pay us money immediately. - Promise a benefit increase in exchange for money. - Ask you to send us gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, internet currency, cryptocurrency, or cash through the U.S. mail. Scammers continue to evolve and find new ways to steal your money and personal infor­ mation. Please stay vigilant and help raise awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams. For more information, visit ssa.gov/scam. Tell your friends and family about govern­ ment imposter scams. Let them know they don’t have to be embarrassed to report if they shared personal financial information or suf­ fered a financial loss. The important thing is to report the scam right away. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for IPest Michigan. Tou con write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE. Grand Rapids. KH 49525. or via email at biliary, hatch@ssa.gov. **** ‘1 c«. I f I I i < , I I I :I I L. 1 w I I I ine ae^^ed >>« s* J <s> X Ns I Th,nation o^orship services is proM h The HaAgs Banner. ,he churchesand these local businesses: I I* 1* I LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. ¥ < ri HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastin^sfreemethodist. com- Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoeuel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. I I* -vm - I Home alB w )i> Ty Lee Simmons, Bellevue and Jamie Marie Cornwell, Bellevue funeral Moose Lodge and the Lions Club of Bedford, where he contributed to numerous communi­ ty projects and formed lasting friendships. He loved roller-skating and square dancing, and spending time with family. An avid outdoorsman, Donald enjoyed deer hunting, snowmobiling, and waterskiing. Donald never missed an opportunity to stay active and engaged, bowling three nights a week, and playing golf. His love for travel took him on many adventures in his RV. He relished his fishing trips to Canada and delighted in exploring the vast diversity of the United States, visiting places like the Dakotas, Hawaii, the East Coast, Texas, Mis­ souri, and many other destinations, from the rugged landscapes of Alaska to the sunny shores of Aruba. Donald was preceded in death by his par­ ents; wife, Shirley; son, Thomas Drake; and sisters, Beverly Drake and Bonnie Jean Pierce. He is survived by his daughter, Debora Drake; daughter-in-law, Patricia Drake; grandchildren, Dana Drake and Bryce Drake; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Drake and Myles Drake, and nieces and nephews, Bren­ da (Ken) Cole, Sally (Bruce) Dietel, Patty White, and John Pierce. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. 41 « •H 4 S'.'*. V if Roan Ryan Hall, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on February 6, 2024 to Rachel Hall and Ryan Hall of Charlotte. SS"' s'*.''’ Q VM 0 Charlotte Lee-Ann Kurr, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on February 14, 2024 to Kayleigh A. Kurr of Ver­ montville. I * r, h.' k.' wl'l* s 'Si ♦ ♦♦♦* Wrenly Rose Watson, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on February 15, 2024 to Delanie Watson and Ryan Wat­ son of Dowling. «TM«i>vaB9 *-*vri 11 uv VUlv ,<* s; ( < t 1 t > A A 4 w * ■ I \W 1 �« i: •f i V k I »» t.* * I n C <. I sx A 5 ‘ J The time capsule at TK Middle School 1 T- s M S- Joyce F. Weinbrecht — ___________ ** *»t«h School. Banner Sept. 9, 1999 When the Brick Committee opened the 'ft. capsule on July 14, 1999, which had been placed in Thomapple Kellogg Middle School when It was built in 1930-1931, they did not know what they would find in it. The capsule had been prepared and submit­ ted to the school board on July 14 1931 9 The Middleville Reading Club had gathered I together the items to be placed in the capsule ?r and had written a history of the school, which I had served the area over the years. Writers of the letter to the school board were Mrs. John Otto, Mrs. Harry E. Bennett, Mrs. Frank Pratt, /i {I Mrs. John Dietrich and Mrs. Frank Prindle. They had assembled several magazines I > t V.b and papers from the time, as well as the his­ J -f tory ofthe area and, of course, the history of I the schools. The Union School, built in Middleville in 1871. The letter read: Thomapple Township, so named from the “Middleville (called Thornapple in the Scales. In 1846, Caroline Leonard and W.B. Thomapple River, which received its desigbeginning) was named Middleville from the Goodrich were appointed teachers. nation from the beautiful growth of thomap­ Indian village called Middle Village, by rea­ “District No. 4 was organized in Septem­ ple trees upon its banks, is located on the son of being midway between Kalamazoo ber 1849. No. 5 was organized in 1853 and United States survey as township 4 N in and Grand Rapids. No. 6 in 1857. No. 7 was organized in 1868. range lOW. The name Middleville was adopted in The condition of seven township schools,, as Thomapple Township was organized as 1839. However, the village was not formally set forth in the official report for 1879, under a legislature act approved March 6, recorded until April 12, 1859. appears (in) the following abstract: No. of 1838, and included the NW quarter of the “The first schoolhouse built in the townDistricts, 7; No. of Children of school age, county, now occupied by the townships of ship stood in what is now Middleville on the 573; average attendance, 458; value of prop­ Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Rutland and west side of the river one half-mile north of erty, $21,000; teacher’s wage, $2,058. Irving. Yankee Springs became a separate present Main Street on Arlington Street. This “The school directors for 1879 were John township (in) March 1839. Irving, which was the main stage road between Kalamazoo Moe, P.C. Freeman, J.S. Johnson, J.C. Syter, J. included Rutland, was separated in April and Grand Rapids. Carlisle, C. Rosenberger and A.A. Thompson. 1839. (Rutland was not separated until 1847.) The structure consisted of one room and “The village school was kept on the west The first annual meeting in Thomapple was made of logs. Charles Paull, the carpen­ side of the river until 1854, when a brick two; was held at the house of B.S. Dibble on April ter, finished it off in a high style of art, as room, one-story building was built on the 2, 1838. (At this meeting were Supervisor circumstances permitted. Sarah Paull was present grounds now occupied by the Union Calvin G. Hill; Clerk Henry Leonard; Assesthe first teacher and Mrs. Coman was the School, on the east side of the river, the lot sors Benjamin Cummings, Estes Rich and second. Teachers changed, often twice in being donated by Calvin G. Hill, and there­ John Miles; Commissioners of Highways Cal­ one year. The Reverend Mr. Wilcox, a Disci­ upon the school on the west side of the river vin G. Hill, William Lewis and Chester Field; ples minister, taught the school and preached was abandoned. Justices of the Peace Hiram Lewis, Aaron also to a church organization that met in the “In 1871, the present Union School con­ Freeman and Lorenzo Cooley; Overseers of schoolhouse. sisting of a basement and three-story struc­ the Poor Henry Leonard and Benjamin Cum­ “About 1840, a frame schoolhouse replaced ture was built on the same grounds just back mings; Inspectors of Primary Schools C.G. the log building. of the old building, at a cost of $15,000. It Hill, John Miles and Estes Rich; Collector “A report made by the inspector of this contained four departments, primary, inter­ William H. Whitney; Constables Ashbel district in 1843 gave the number of children mediate, grammar and high school. Four Beach, Robert Scale, B.S. Dibble and William in the district between the age of 4 and 18 as teachers were employed. The fourth floor was H. Whitney; Highway Overseers, Calvin 19; the number attending over 18 and under 4 used as an auditorium and later, when needed, Lewis, District No. 1; Robert Scales, District years of age was 10. as classrooms. No. 2 and Lorenzo No. ,. -- Cooley --—y in - District -............. - 3.) -> “The report also stated that the school was The attendance of pupils in March 1880 Ihe earliest white settler in Thomapple kept seven months. J.H. Hare and Jane Hill was 288. The principal was Charles W. Pickel. and the founder of the village of Middleville were the teachers. Mr. Hare received $43 for “ The village school was used for worship was Calvin G. Hill. In the fall of 1834, he three months of service. Jane Hill received until 1863 when Charles Paull ’ s hall was purchased from the government 400 acres but $16 for four months. Both teachers board­ occupied. In 1866, this was vacated for Swift’s lying on both sides of Thomapple River, ed in the community. Hall, which served until the campaign of the within-the present limits of the village of “In May 1843, Jane Hill and Amanda Har­ present church edifice in the spring of 1871. Middleville. wood were appointed teachers. In November “The Union School of two or three stories “The stage route from Battle Creek through 1843, George B. Manchester and A.C. Hill was being promoted by the State of Michigan Yankee Springs, crossing the river one mile received appointments, and in that year $40 Board of Education. They supplied plans to north from the location of the present bridge was raised for a township library. the villages so the scl^ools would be more or and on to Grand Rapids, passed through Mid­ 4’, 1844, Jane Hill was appointed to less uniform. dleville ancJby the log school building. teach in District No. 2, and on Nov.^2^ J 844, “The school building was badly damaged “The first meeting of the school inspectors Samuel C. Sprague became a teacher in the by fire in 1877. The school was closed six was held on April 12, 1838. Calvin G. Hill same district. Mary A. Bugbee was appointed weeks for repairs. was chosen chairman and the township was to teach in June 1845 and Johnson C. “In 1878, the school was organized into a divided into five school districts, the present Goodrich in October 1845. 12-grade, accredited high school. township of Thomapple constituting District “District No. 3 was organized on Nov. 29, “Due to the growth of the school in the fall No. 1. This was subdivided into four districts, 1845, and the first meeting in the district was of 1924, a two-room portable building was but these were soon again united into one. held Jan. 17, 1846, at the house of Robert purchased for the use of the primary depart­ ment. Teachers were increased as needed until the present faculty numbered eight. Music, Kindergarten and athletic departments were added. In athletics, the basketball teams have been very successful. They have won the cup for the county several times and been very close contestants for first place in baseball. “In 1928-1929, Mr. Jennings, superinten­ dent, drew a salary of $2,6000 a year. The bell that called the children to school now is the same one used in the two-room school building in 1854. “In December 1930, at a special election, it Middleville Middle School, built in 1930-1931. was voted that again the township schools. fl look back at the stories and Golumns on local history In the Hastings Banner * •» s. The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 29. 2024 - Page 7 •• 7 4 ' uI *? ’ I I I < -V I . c 0 c I p h «] Al I A i ■'ii X.a I > r. k s.. z» » r” ^*5 I* 'T-t^ k * 'A K -If K I < X 1 *' ‘ 4. V V “IK '5 .■ **S •'C. I 'A yt I •*x f • ft 1, 1 1« Wi r I • **1^ ^iwsai n - •I •« •—b. 3c:?-, -^aec! « “-t’Scat * ftte (a b !!*•» 'r. ? 35 « A ' Annes me iigtn • fflKa: < Sl "i*. ts MoeasB BBno ® ST a3c T Ts iJis 'V t* «fca£a'ieGC5t363e ^fej^Qmfcwssefflioj 2 SE issix 125£oSx isRpopBk»si»ifMi5a:lsi,b ss*$fflESi * lisitowSflKofiiieatiE msEOW'’™ fnmeni i n posts^^ jj|||.(|()||i|||S|Kll{l>’® ' , ’ • ' '■ I III• 11 .tl' , I ,, .wifi in®* 7®’' I wII M Doctor Universe S help * jfl, ftese 5BJ V f- r‘ 2)11 — foriDOf^ 'Kill ■ tt'Illf) Let'fArt -1' r r* » h-- ' fi s* — I JVhy are dolphins mammals and not fish? Evie, 9, iVash. > * . . .1 r Aik 1 1 ’ 0 f I ! i / I ■ / L 3 I I z*“ / s 1 I I U' I S.J I I Wf V* I if I’ .^'^7 z r I I —T u — JI' I I't .-‘r I » ,• Marine mammals lr‘ t « « * ■ • _.*F ■A a. f <: r\ 7 1 I V I Dear Evie, As fellow mammals, you and I have a lot in common. It’s easy to see our similarities because humans and cats spend lots of time together. We may even be roommates or family. But humans and cats don’t usually have dolphin besties. It’s harder to see what we have in common when our bodies and lives are so different. To better understand mammal life, I talked with my friend Kevin Turner. He teaches marine biology al Washington State University. “The name mammal comes from the presence of mammary glands,” Turner said. “So, the major characteristic of mammals is that we have mammary glands to produce milk for our offspring.” Mammary glands are organs in a mam­ mal’s torso that make and secrete milk. It’s how mammals feed their babies. Dolphins and other whales make milk that’s thick like yogurt or toothpaste. That makes it easier for their babies to feed underwater. There are three other traits that mammals share~with some exceptions. First, mammals are warm-blooded. Thal means we make heat to keep the tempera­ ture inside our bodies much warmer than the temperature outside. To stay warm in cold water, dolphins and other whales have a layer of fat called blubber to help hold in the heat they make. Turner told me that naked mole rats are mammals that act more like cold-blooded animals. They can’t hold their internal body temperature steady. So, they stay warm by moving to wanner tunnels and snuggling together. Second, mammals have fur or hair. But dolphins aren’t furry. They feel like wet hot dogs. Baby dolphins are bom with just a few whiskers around their mouths. Ocean dolphins lose their whiskers as they grow. River dol­ phins keep their whiskers and use them like feelers to help find their way in murky waters. I I Third, mammals give birth to live young. Dolphins and other whales birth their babies underwater and then help them swim to the surface to take their first breath. That means mammals don’t lay eggs. But don’t tell that to a platypus or echid­ na. They belong to a group of mammals called monotremes. They lay soft, leathery eggs that enclose their babies-called puggles. Turner told me that monotremes are unusual mammals when it comes to milk, too. Their bodies aren’t set up for suckling, so monotremes ooze or sweat milk from the skin over their mammary glands. Their babies lap up the milk. That’s why people who rescue orphaned monotremes don’t use bottles. They pour milk or formula on their hands for the babies to slurp. The big question is: Why are there so many mammals who break the mammal rules? It’s because nature didn’t make the rules. People did. In fact, humans made a whole branch of science for sorting living things into groups-called taxonomy. In taxonomy, all the named bins we sort organisms into is for our convenience,” Turner said. ;ut animals did not evolve into perfect distinct bins, and sometimes the bins we use don’t perfectly line up with actual species.” Sorting things is just one of the many adorable quirks that make humans stand out in a sea of mammals. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse.com. F-* I 'f TURNING BflGK THE PAGES , including ---- o Middleville HIV High School, oviluuj, become oecome a to^™ship unit to take effect in the fall of 1931. A building is being erected again on the west side of the river at (a) cost of approximately $90,000. It is a beautiful structure and expertly equipped. The teachers for 1929-1930 were as follows: Superintendent D.D.Wolverton; Princi­ pal B.F. Harris; language, Emma Vaughn; mathematics, Geraldine Wolverton; seventh and eighth grades, Dorris Hyde; fifth and sixth, Reva Moored; third and fourth, Mary Blosser; Kindergarten and music, Vera Lewis; first and second grade, Minnie McFall; Dis­ trict Nop. 1, Helen Brog; District No. 3, Vera Carter; District No. 4, Julia Eaton; District No. 5, Doris Snyder; District No. 6, Crystal Finkbeiner; District No. 7, Marjorie Currier, and District No. 9, Barbara Windes, Jackson District. The teachers for 1930-1931 were as fol­ lows: Superintendent LeRoy Bell; Principal Ivan Lyons; manual arts, Irving Forthworth; domestic service, Zetta Thomas, Geraldine Wolverton and Emma Vaughn; grades, Bar­ bara Windes, Crystal Bragdon, Evelyn Thom­ as, Lydia Marsh, Minnie McFall and Winnifred Gentzler. “Middleville School closed the year of 1929-1930 with an enrollment of 239. They expected to begin 1930-31 with an enroll­ ment of at least 400. “Board of Education members are Charles Parker, president; G.E. Blake; James L. Rugg; i Philip Bender and Howard Smith. “A committee of the Middleville Women’s Reading Club hereby respectfully submit the above report and data to the School Board of Middleville on the day, July 14. 1931 A.D. “Committee: Mrs. John Otto, Mrs. Harry E. Bennett, Mrs. Frank Pratt, Mrs. John Dietrich and Mrs. Frank Prindle.’’ The W.K. Kellogg School was built on the west side ofthe river in 1930-1931 and was a state-of-the-art school building. Many of the rural schools of the area were annexed to the new 12-grade Middleville school. School buses were needed to transport the children to school from the outlying districts. Middleville had two women bus drivers: Mary Rosenberg and Mary Boley Rosenberg. The new school became overcrowded and a new high school was built to the west of the 1930-1931 school. A new grade school was also built on the north side of the street, and the former high school building was used as a middle school. In 1999, Thomapple Kellogg Schools are experiencing many new services in all ofthe buildings and the middle school students have entered a new, state-of-the-art school for the year of 1999-2000. Sources: Contents ofa time capsule removed from the cornerstone of the T.K. Middle School; Thornapple Township School, >Jorma Velderman, Barry County Historical Society. Hastings Banner. July 29. 1931: The Sun and News, Aug. 3. 1999 and Aug. 24. 1999. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for March 1-7 1 4 March 1-31 - March Storybook Walk: “How to Catch a Clover Thief’ by Elise Parsley. Follow this funny tale about prob­ lem-solving and ingenuity to discover who’s stealing Roy’s favorite meal from right under his snout. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. March 1-31- Who Stole the Rose Hips? Mystery game on the trails. Be a nature I 1 detective and help solve the mystery of the missing rose hips. Saturday, March 2 - Stewardship work­ day, 1:30-4 p.m. Join Stewardship Man­ ager Mary Parr for winter land manage­ ment. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/exents/. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 29 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1943 film starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland and June Allyson, 5 p.m. March 1-31 - Winter Reading Challenge (adults); National Quilting month, quilts on display; March is Reading Month. Friday, March 1 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2 - Eclipse Safety: Stand­ ing in the Shadow of the Moon, 2 p.m. Join HPL and the Kalamazoo Astronomical Soci­ ety to learn about April’s upcoming total eclipse. Attendees will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses. Monday, March 4 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; library board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Expand Excel Skills, 2-4 p.m.; Writers’ Night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. 1 I GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one Griefshare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Mondays 6-8 p.m. March 4 - May 27 Community Baptist Church 502 E. Grand St. Hastings, MI 4905 945-9217 I ■ Grief^Share X; r- z I J 5 I I 4 a 3 ( 4 X ti �Pao* S — Thursday. February 29, 2024 — The Hastlno* Banner Tribunal sides with TimberCreek Ranch in tax dispute with Sunfield Township s TIMsERCREEK RANCH 4 I % Sunny Crest Youth Ranch, which had a similar mission aimed at young men between 10 and 18. The name and mission change took place in December 2020 after Sunny Crest Youth Ranch's child-caring institution license was revoked in May 2020. AH of the boys in the care of the ranch were placed elsewhere fol­ lowing the license revocation. A lack of proper staffing following the COVID-19 pandemic was cited, along with a number of state inves­ tigations at the ranch. TimberCreek Ranch Executive Director Kenneth Evans said he is pleased with the decision and looks forward to the future at the ranch. ‘‘We are happy about the decision in this case. We are moving forward into what the future holds for TimberCreek Ranch. We are Molly Macicod I 7^ 4 1 I e r IFr • aJ «> • **-"'*-*^J. . -* .: :**I .-I. -vi * •J Judge Patricia L. Halm of the Michigan Tax Tribunal ruled on Friday that TimberCreek Ranch is not liable to pay Sunfield Township taxes for 2022. 2023 and future years due to its nonprofit status. The judge modified the ranch’s taxable values for 2021. (File photo) Copy Editor Following a months-long legal battle. Judge Patricia L. Halm of the Michigan Tax Tribunal ruled on Friday that TimberCreek Ranch in Sunfield is tax-exempt and confirmed its sta­ tus as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While TimberCreek was deemed fully tax-ex­ empt for 2022, 2023 and moving forward, the Tribunal declared that TimberCreek Ranch is only partially tax-exempt for the year 2021. Halm, who took over for now-retired Judge Peter Kopke, also denied Sunfield Township’s motion for a directed verdict on Friday. TimberCreek Ranch is a private, unlicensed facility whose mission is to help young men between 18 and 24 learn independent living skills. TimberCreek wa.s previously known as I , Lj2H J 4. T: M »l ' f ifr I 1 ■ 1 p ( r i f n ....... <> *J w A- I 4 ! M 4 X* Pharma Hearin Heating & Coolin ” t’”’ I ♦ Q. What is the connection between hearing loss and dementia? - ; /! ] 1 ?: ft ^ALKER,5 Q. Is it too late to receive a flu shot? 1 *> ' ft -M 1. 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I I I F Only $99 Contact your Advertising Rep at 269-945-9554 for more I infomation Gropliic^ I I ■ A: Now is a great time! With warmer temperatures on the way, contact us so we can start talking about what you envision for your landscape and how our team will make it happen! We are excited and eager to get started, call today for free estimates and to ask about our 2024 lawn specials at 269-953-7452. Leaping Lizards Landscaping (269) 953-7452 nick@leapinglizardslandscaping.com J- I I I I I I I I I 1 truly a new organization doing wonderful work supported by amazing people with beautiful hearts. Our prayer is that we continue to expenence healing with our sunounding communities and that they will see us as an asset and ally, Evans wrote in a sUtement to The Banner. The ranch filed for a tax exemption in April 2021 for seven different parcels of land that make up its campus. The township argued that the ranch, which now operates as a private, unlicensed facility to help young men, did not meet conditions qualifying it as a tax-exempt property for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Judge Kopke heard the case before his retirement July I, 2023. Kopke retired before entering an opinion on the case. Jason Long represented the ranch, which is still legally known as Sunny Crest Youth Ranch. Donovan Visser represented Sunfield Township. Halm’s judgement adjusts the taxable val­ ues of the seven parcels of land for the year 2021. The seven parcels’ taxable values for 2021 were adjusted as follows: - Parcel 010-004-300-002-07: $5,237 — Parcel 010-004-300-002-08: $4,753 - Parcel 010-004-300-002-09: $5,368 - Parcel 010-004-300-002-10: $5,674 -Parcel 010-004-300-002-11: $1,325 - Parcel 010-004-300-002-12: $6,228 - Parcel 010-004-300-002-13; $22,189 The ranch’s taxable values from 2022 onward are $0 for all seven parcels of land. The modified taxable values differ from the taxable values Sunfield Township argued the ranch should be paying. The township contend­ ed the ranch’s taxable values number in the tens of thousands for each of the seven parcels. Visser, the township’s lawyer, argued that the ranch did not qualify for a tax exemption for the three years in question. Problems with tax exemption applications, questions of land ownership and an organiza­ tional change at the ranch were cited by Visser. Additionally, Visser argued that the ranch failed to lessen the burden on the government. Prior to the shift to TimberCreek in 2020, authorities were called to the ranch several times a week. Calls have dropped dramatically since the transition. “Michigan General Property Tax Act, in certain circumstances - a narrow set of cir­ cumstances - allows for a nonprofit organiza­ tion to be exempted from the payment of real estate taxes where that property is owned and operated by the nonprofit organization for the nonprofit’s mission,” Visser said in his open­ ing stat^ent in May.' .» “The evidence is clear that there was a sin­ gle application for exemption from real estate taxes. It contained a singular legal description. It contained a singular permanent parcel num­ ber. That was submitted to the assessor for 2021 taxes,” Visser continued. “The assessor denied that application, finding that the prop­ erty was not owned and operated by the non­ profit, as is required under Subsection 0. Thereafter, it was denied, and the organiza­ tional mission of the ranch dramatically changed without any changes to the actual underlying articles of incorporation or bylaws of the nonprofit. No action was taken by the board to make any modifications. What we seem to have is a unilateral shift in what the operation and organizational mission was.” Visser argued there is no concrete evidence of the ranch having any residents in December of 2020, a necessity for qualifying for tax exemption. Long argued on behalf of Sunny Crest Youth Ranch, rooting his defense of the ranch’s tax-exempt stotus in MCL 205.7o. That law states “Real or personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit charitable institution while occupied by that nonprofit chantable institution solely for the purposes for which that nonprofit charitable institution was incorporated is exempt from the collec­ tion of taxes under this act. \ major point in contention in the case was whether any residents were living at the ranch in December 2020, when the change to Timbe^reek took place. Judge Halm wrote in her opinion that even if there were no residents at the ranch during December 2020, it still qualifies for a tax exemption under MCL 211.53d(2). TimberCreek representatives testified in May ^at the ranch was ‘‘ramping up” its operations in December 2020 to better accommodate its new demographic of residents. Judge Halm agreed with Long that this is sufficient to qualify for a tax exemption, even if only a partial one, for the 2021 tax year. Halm agreed with Long that while the tran- ,4 / f SfajL H J ft 1 7I «1 ( I r I t *• » I z I ; Uri t ’.'iJ 3S 1 I kt ▼ <»r uP ■ .1 < J ♦. r * 'j ‘I . 'S 1' ^9 < i k 1 I .••*/ - I 9^ ■ « 4r I'l 11 ♦I r 3 Jr f .t .S 9 * I A » LJ■i 1 1 J'S put &} Bra! irr ■iits an .*1 K 1 ““'‘sabtisx^ • Han *« ’*ilK *8^ «« 3^«S» J f t- *? if *> w. i 'Sr*'! 'K *^*4, X1 ?SS'J? t* - S:: ''•v' J ft sition from Sunny Crest to TimberCreek did change its target population, it did not change Its status or mission as a nonprofit. “While the age range of the group served changed the new age group still serves male teens, albeit a different subset of teens,” wrote Halm. As for whether the ranch caused a burden on the government. Halm wrote the township failed to provide a “quantification of the costs saved by a non-governmental organization providing charitable services compared to the costs incurred by a governmental organization provided services,” as required by the Cited statute. Sunfield Township can still decide to appeal Judge Halm’s decision. Sunfield Township Supervisor Selena Duils said, the township plans to discuss its next moves at its board meeting on March 18. So far, no decisions have been made. Members of the k <• invited to attend the meeting and give input. J* *''' .J f *1 I I 41 K I< s I J ■ I J i ri IS I L > L 4 1; ft t , '=»■ I* I if ............ . —. j 5 I WKS 8 s V. �’k ri I Hastings *<» I sports ANNER I SECTION Wx Thursday, February 29, 2024 X Down 24 at half, Saxons rally for win &pT < • I ? ‘V. VL-T « * kI h j6 K » V * V V, k <> J s « 4 1 r / 1 » •> , I V I.-,. Vi •t -? 1 - f L f Lj' I •4'%" I x» I *' UJy'A ♦> 4 ■ < I -*1 Ai I J > edile ’■\ ^o* nv.: Senior forward Landon Steward and the rest of the Hastings varsity boys' basketball u --4.^ Xj HHkj Hastings senior guard Charlie Nickels races in for a lay-up ahead of Hopkins' Merek Zapolnik, tying their MHSAA Division 2 District opener at 40-40 during the third quarter Monday at Hastings High School. The Saxons trailed the ball­ game 33-9 at the half, but went on to a 64-57 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) '* -Bir fl* room following their district SsTs^a^ th:hA,?P"7 The Saxons trailed the Vikings 33-9 at the half and rallied for a 64-57 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I 5 install ihe .I I II All I’ a* I j 1 B -■^ iL?»v ■-T' I ^them? I b;f X- .■*r- I s' V > ^Isuwitioi ►J ir * ■•w Si —>■ ’ -4; fl fircimstajtej - •* • *• .J,?. **. J * cijsaaaffliaiijj'; T * ***’*-*‘A:wibj ! i '‘“^**«»KisBbna«ai fl J, iiiyi. <L > ' JtSSjl! r C'idfflce B clear tha IfJ ItVgieWiifornffl0lz3: I ** «r« Hastings senior guard Owen Carroll-attacks the basket during the first half of his team s win over Hopkins in the MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Hastings High School Monday. Carroll had a game-high 32 points scoring 29 of them in the second half of the Saxons' come-from-behind win. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bl&110][iaffla!a^ilark^ *>f ; aM:aofe:ai3ca‘c jWtCSB II WUftihsDakpfluaH^;bet Tliai 82 siW Io tt B! 2021 tffii’ Visser al^E t bedtbasDl ► I Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a fitting way for the Saxons to final­ ly tie it up. Saxon senior Charlie Nickels leapt up and swatted a Hopkins inbounds pass out of the hands of the leaping Viking Merek Zapolnik at the top of the key, chased down the loose ball at center-court and dropped in a lay-up in front of the Hastings’ student section. Nickels’ lay-up as the clock ticked towards half a minute to play in the third quarter erased the final points of what had been a 33-9 halftime lead for the Hopkins varsity boys’ basketball team in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 District opener at Hastings High School Monday - tying the bailgame at 40-40. The momentum never left the Saxons’ side as they went on to a 64-57 victory and a spot in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals back at Hastings High School Wednesday. The 9-13 Hastings team will face 13-9 Hol­ land Christian at 7 p.m. in the second of two district semifinal ballgames. Wayland and Hamilton meet in the evening’s opener tipping off at 5:30 p.m. I think as a team and a community we came together,” Nickels said. Once that momentum changed, the whole gym changed. It is not just a team thing. If the gym is quiet, then we’re quiet. It is all thanks to the stu­ dent-section and everyone else in the stands, our bench, our coach and everyone out on the floor we just gave it our all.” Hastings seemingly tipped every other Viking pass, got its hands on every loose ball, and while first half shooting woes con­ tinued a bit in the second half Monday they weren’t nearly as bad; and the Saxons chased down more than their fair share of offensive rebounds in the second half. Hastings outscored Hopkins 31-7 in a third quarter, a rally that started with full-court pressure defense and an intensity that the Vikings were unable to solve. ‘‘We just knew, as seniors, [Owen] Canoil gathered us together and said, the six of us this is our last game here if we lose. As a team we came together like we always do and we pulled it out. We knew we could. Coach total­ ly said, ‘I have seen bigger things happen. I have seen crazier things happen.’ We came out and we showed them what we’re all about.” There wasn’t much to say inside the halftime locker room, Saxon head coach Jess Webb sent his guys back out to the floor with six and a half minutes to go before the start of the second half. Three minutes is typical. He realized later his guys huddled up together before starting their halftime shoot-around, and was proud of his guys' leadership in that moment. It took every guy in a white and gold Saxon jersey to get the job done, but Nickels was certainly a big spark coming off the bench. He was only on the court for about seven sec­ onds, a minute intotthe ttwd qiwwgff.' when he See DISTRICT, page 11 f , j II ix ,' LZis risaoWbe:^ fr a:2i3E5X2':^aRi5 ffn'«2aoto8Kdsiij(^bh •kJ kVq|*Ji»q J i'W .va<r*za:JK:MWK 1 groa to :r Vikes first in tourney to score against Dundee profit 2 is raprai loir isa' U£h2iis»Ia!i&s tMoal EisMD of [be rai^ ®B i ; Brett Bremer Sports Editor Owen Prowdley left his mark on the now seven-time defending state champs’ 2024 tournament. The Lakewood sophomore, Prowdley, fought off his back in the first period against Dundee’s Cooper Buhl, evened the score of their 175-pound bout at 4-4 with a take down and two near-fall points of his own in the second period, and he eventually took Buhl down and got him on his back again in the third period. The official slapped the mat 34 seconds into the third period of their 175-pound bout in the MHSAA Division 3 Team State Quar­ terfinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Friday afternoon. The six points Prowdley earned for his pin were the first points the Dundee Vikings gave up in their entire 2024 state tournament run. And Prowdley wasn’t the last Lakewood Viking to stick a Dundee Viking on his back. Carter Stewart made it back-to-back pins for the Vikings by sticking Dundee’s Quinten Lephew 2:34 into their 190-pound match. Viking returning state medalist Joel Simon 6n« 4 I ■ 1 ' i r I zisdbe .> tSftV 1^ JijjI 10 Blfc IB'ffito sosutafisaiiiWiii''*.’ 'l fSPff t gOjiCOW I of«I iwsoTtr ’ 4 {XflUptKXL Lnig argue<i yoah Raocbt I ■ m (riiifdfSae* his defers «nrt fl® SIW I m 1 i1 I f Hl also scored a pin, ending his 285-pound match with Landon King 47 seconds into the seednd period. Those three pins accounted for all of Lake­ wood’s points in a 58-18 defeat. “We came in knowing, it is what it is, but each match we just wanted to go and battle,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “We’re a young team, so we could kind of test ourselves to see where we are versus where we need to be, and I think we found that today.” He said it was a last minute decision to get Prowdley into the line-up Friday to get a few other guys down a weight class. The Dundee Vikings mede it seven consec­ utive MHS/VA Division 3 Team State Cham­ pionships with a 49-22 win over Constantine in the state semifinals and a 49-20 win over Whitehall in the state final back in Kalama­ zoo Saturday. Dundee has won ten of the last 12 state titles in D3. Those Dundee Vikings outscored their first four opponents in the slate tournament by a combined score of 321 to 0 in winning district and regional titles. A 79-0 win had been their closest dual of the state tournament before Friday’s meeting ! » 1 X I •■iS t V' • !• »*?r V •* 1^ A y bI if X> ’I 4 ■ R 5j1«i 3* > t r> I I I A «» » E t t i > 1150^’ i:r* r « i * 1 3* 1' .4 I I 34 r cfT I A za.\? Lakewood 144-pounder Lydon Rogers fights to stay on his belly during his match with Dundee's Blake Cosby in the MHSAA Division 3 State Quarterfinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Friday. Dundee took a 58-18 win over Lakewood and went on to capture its seventh consecutive D3 State Championship Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with Lakewood. It took Dundee ten flights to clinch the win against Lakewood. Dundee had a dozen wrestlers at its MHSAA Division 3 Individual Regional hosted by Hazel Park last Saturday. All 12 reached the championship finals - qualifying ■ at for state finals Ford-----------Field this weekend.- Of that dozen, seven won regional titles. Only seven of those 12 state qualifiers took the mat against Lakewood. Those seven com­ bined for four technical falls and three pins earning a total of 38 points. The Lakewood Vikings are no slouches themselves. Viking head coach Tony Harm­ er thought it would have been justified for his team to be seeded higher than eighth at the start of the state finals, Simon is one of five Lakewood state qualifiers. He'll be joined in Detroit this weekend by Jonathan Krebs, Bryson Boucher, Kade Boucher and Vincent Stamm. Lakewood did what it could. The Lake­ wood Vikings took their lumps and hustled back to the bench to cheer on their team­ mates. Harmer was pretty pleased with Carter’s pin and the way that Stamm closed out the dual with a 9-0 loss to Dundee’s Bryan Ster­ ling in the 120-pound match. For the most part, the Dundee wrestlers showed the Lakewood guys a step up in physicality on the mat with take downs and strong swift cross faces and arm chops. Dundee swept the first half of the dual. Wyatt Bums opened wrestling with an 18-2 technical fall over the Vikings’ Kade Bouch­ er. It was the first of four technical falls on the evening for Dundee. Avery Lane outscored Lakewood’s Mason Livermore 11-2 at 132 pounds. Cameron Chinavare earned the Dundee team’s first pin, sticking Bryson Boucher 3:33 into their 138-pound bout. Dundee also had Trey Parker pin Lakewood Vincent Risk 1:15 into their 157-pound match. Dundee got a 17-2 technical fall from Blake Cosby over Lydon Rogers at 144 pounds and an 18-3 technical fall from Donny Beaufait over Chris Webb at 150. Kole Katschor added a 20-5 technical fall over Lake­ wood’s Calder Villanueva at 16 5 pounds, a bout that had Villanueva coming over to shake the Dundee coaches’ hands shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders as if to say, he’s that good there is nothing I could do. The Lakewood team picked up its points in *1 1 4 JI 7 9 L > a 4 ■J»' < 1 r M d 4 * Hi 1 *« / -1 r “r -r I Lakewood junior state medalist Joel Simon (right) greets freshman 106-pounder Kyler Witham as he comes off the elevated mat at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Friday after a loss in the MHSAA Division 3 State Quarterfinals against Dundee, Dundee defeated Lakewood 58-18 and went on to win its seventh straight MHSAA D3 State Championship Saturday with wins over Constantine and Whitehall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the heavier weights, except for at 215 where Dundee's Aiden Massingill caught Lakewood Bryan Aguilera and pinned him with 13 seconds left in the second period. Dundee also had Benjamin Motylinski pin Lakewood’s Kyler Witham 24 seconds into the 106-pound match. Lakewood forfeited the 113-pound bout to Dundee’s Mason Haines. It was Witham’s first competition of the state tournament. The Vikings forfeited his weight class because they didn’t need the points in the win over Portland in districts and Adrian Oaks handled the 106-pound matches at regionals. Witham dug his fingers in the mat trying to work his way out from Motylinski before getting turned, and came off the mat with a smile in the end getting a high five and a slap on the back from Simon before settling in on the sideline. ‘‘He is 24-7 happy. He loses his match, conies off, sits down and is cheering the next guy on,” Harmer said of Witham, who closes his first wrestling season with a 4-25 record. 1 think kids respect that. They have kind of wrapped their arms around him ... That’s what I told a couple of my classes. Did you ever think Kyler Witham was going to wres­ tle state finals for us? Out of everybody we have in the school, here is a kid that stuck with us the whole entire year. He took his lumps, took his losses, and now he gets this.” With a young Lakewood squad, there is hope among the Vikings that they’ll get anoth­ er shot at the finals again next season. Carter and Webb were the lone Lakewood seniors in the line-up Friday - although in a tighter dual Hanner likely would have deployed fellow senior Jonathan Krebs who still has wrestling ahead of him at Ford Field this weekend. 4^ •» 9 P A .A. —- —■ ■ — I I q �iif»^ 4 * I Page 10 — Thursday, February 29, 2024 — The Hastings Banner boosts HHS girls into bowling finals Final game I 1 i • f 1 M r'- a 95' ■ */ L _ J Sate A if]rJ a 9* t r* fn 9 «' r J •l *^i* S. - 1 r- f Li r I < 3* 4 / I f I .1> J 1 "-if If •’I. r I 4. Y >JI I 1 'r 1 I i i L J * r X • * I 4 e: 4 w ) 1 JI * J- _£ k , I ' ^<-.r Ji . 1 « 4 1w L I T % e. •'t I 'kr <if •t ■1 L“1 L r K 4 * •5^ r > 4 9 9 I tw .V t J HU A u L f li J . I, r f 5 1 ’S'. Jk two i 99 it •i b «r^ 46'r/<« 9 ( 1 / f I '* { ^'■ ■ T 'V s 1 I• r 4 r "1 Hastings junior Hunter Pennington takes a warm-up turn before the start of his team's MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) te* * **'♦'- was 69 pins better than any other girls’ team managed in a regular game at the competition. The Hastings girls rolled a 658 in their first regular game to bump their total for the day to that point to 1,799 pins. Wayland entered the final regular game with a score of 1,850 and Otsego sat at 1,821 at that point. The Saxon girls broke out with a 708 in that second regular game to secure their runner-up spot. Otsego rolled a 616 and Wayland a 616 to finish third and fourth respectively. The Hastings girls had an overall score of 2,507 ahead of Otsego 2,437 and Wayland 2,424. The Hastings girls had high scores of 171 and 169 among their eight Baker games. Thomapple Kellogg placed ninth in the girls’ team standings. The boys’ regional title went to the Forest Hills Eastern guys who had a total pin-fall of 3,278 for the day. Unity Christian was second at 3,084 with Wayland third at 2,944. The Hastings boys were seventh on the day and the Thomapple Kellogg boys tenth in a field of 13 teams. Assyria Township 'HQf’ O.) :mqs :I toj uy^ 4*^1- i-Cf'Q BARftY COUNTY ‘MICHIQAN . . •9I « W • I 809^Taslw Rd. BellevuCnMl 49021 t r rin ir 1 1 I* • *r ‘ J; i nO *1 * I Phone (269)967-6743 • ass>Tiaax$e$sor0yahoo.com Assessor's Office 2024 Assyria Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates. Tuesday March 05,2024 3;00pm * Organizational Meeting « • Monday, March 11,2024 9:00am - Noon Monday, March 11,2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm • • Tuesday March 12,2024 2;00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday March 12,2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm Property Class Ratios Residential 44.78 Agricultural 47.86 Commercial 53.75 Industrial 42.83 212527 PUBLIC NOTICE City of Hastings 2024 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2024 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: Organizational Meeting: March Sth, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 12th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm contact: City Hall @ ph. 269-945-9350 Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear Ksssxx",S’£r“ ”” The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class 0 real property and personal property for 2024 are as follows: Commercial......... Residential....... Industrial............. Agricultural....... . Personal Property 49.34... 44.71 ... 49.02... 48.50... 50.00... ..1.0133 ..1.1183 ..1.0199 ..1.0309 ..1.0000 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice Hastings will provide disabilities at the Bboard o'? RevTew" Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale 269-945-9350 V 1.^'/, to» ft . J-' 1 SI Ite Jil ATj 44 99 in* ■ » • li' Saxon junior Miles Lipsey preps his ball for a turn during the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Thursday, Feb. 22. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •* , * •*' • 9^ J - n' a tally of 1,180. Pennington was just behind 1 the regional runner-up with a score of 1,176 : and Lipsey had a score of 1,119. The other three state qualifiers from the region were Forest Hills Eastern freshman Evan Nowicki, Lowell senior Caden Dennie and Wayland junior Kyle Vaness. The Saxon team had senior Cohen James 14th. His final score of 1,042 was just 30 pins behind Vaness, who was seventh and the last of the state qualifiers. Hastings also had senior Austin Henman 27th, junior Deagan Wilkins 39th and senior Kenny Vastine 53rd on the day. Thomapple Kellogg was led by sophomore Landen England who placed 49th overall. The Saxon team also had Ramey place 20th, Stoline 24th, Shild 26th and Norman 54th in a field of 70 bowlers. The top finish for the Thomapple Kellogg girls came from sophomore Jenna Robinett who was 33rd. In the boys’ individual competition, the Saxon juniors Pennington and Lipsey placed third and fourth respectively. Pennington had high games of 220, 213 and 209 among his six. Lipsey had top tallies of 210, 194 and 191. Lipsey is now a two-time state qualifier. Grand Rapids Christian senior Zeke Heerema was the individual regional champion with an overall score of 1,360 ahead of Forest Hills Central senior Weston Baldwin who had I 1 Jayson Bussa Editor The seniors on this year’s Lakewood boys basketball team figured if they were going to go out, then they were going out scoring. With Monday evening’s Division 2 District opener at Ionia High School all but decided in favor of the Vikings’ opponent, Eli Jablonski spotted up for a three-pointer and knocked it down with 22 seconds left in the game. Fellow senior Garrett Feighan swiped the ensuing inbound pass and laid it up as the clock wound down. “With it being my last game, I wanted to gel out on the court as much as I could,” Jablonski said. “Try to play as much as I can and as hard as I can while I was out there.” Unfortunately for the Vikings, a deep early hole proved too much to climb out of as Lakewood ended its season with a 68-37 loss to the Belding Black Knights. The Vikings finished a volatile season with a 4-19 record, plagued by injuries and absenc­ es throughout the year. Jablonski and fellow seniors on the roster — Blake Price, Landon Makley and Feighan - have ended their careers in a Vikings uniform. Going into the game, it was a little calmer nerves (having played in the postseason before) but it hurts way worse being my senior year and not knowing if I’ll step on the court again,” Jablonski said. “...It just hurts. The Vikings went toe-to-toe with the Black Knights (16-7) in short stretches of the second half, but most of the damage had already been done in the first half, where Belding opened the game with an 11-0 spurt. The Black Knights were fueled by a twoprong attack - Joe Coles inside and the game s leading scorer Gavin Andres on the perimeter. Coles pummeled the Vikings inside for eight first-quarter points. He fin­ ished with 14 points. Lakewood’s first-year coach Jason Solgat said that he started his team out in a triangle-and-two defense that keyed in on Beld­ ing s two perimeter shooters but had to sag off to account for Coles. We drew that down on paper right away; we knew they had two shooters and one big,” Solgat said. “That’s why we played triangle and Iwo out of the gates but then [Coles] ate us alive pretty quickly. We took away the shooters and they ate us in the paint. We went back to defending in the paint and the shooters did what they do against a zone. A Logan Faulkner three-ball and a turnaround by Makley capped the first quarter with a 14-5 score in advantage of Belding. > A 11 >1 fiP •'d’ Ito 1, If < a, I 99 questions, protests and to equalize the 2024 assessments. J t I I I I J i J. k I V ■ 4 4 1 IIC t Sriiaft , -t IC* «» .•r , si EES 3 ^2^gt S nir to SSfiSiS^^ «• * * 1«ic ’ afiti » 33 • "?*• ’IS xsri^oxsi -B r (Maw 4 »t' to «start state tom Moi k It □ □ liiik^ I s nt< 1 5 .j PK >eii I IL I, r -■.I*, u J 9 V r. I A ,4 ir / F? h IL. 1 I t X, « IB I r Ite 1 «; Jr 9 .4 ’ ' t te? i>w n: 1 F 1 1-■ >1 X * * i FriFai?® 1 n ,v •toi*® •«* 2;‘t. > 1 V V J ‘*.5^ 4 •--I < I "1 * •: A r s n i rL *> * 15C6 Lakewood falls to Belding in Division 2 district opener *FAR exouoH oirr to maiwtain its rural charactm. near enough to be CONENIEMT Msetinaa are by Appointmaiyt to schedule, • r The team performance for the Saxons included strong performances from Heaven Simmet, Kaylin Schild, Jen Stoline, Megan Ramey and Mya Norman as well as Herder. Back at Spectrum Saturday, Herder scored another runner-up finish. Only Unity Chris­ tian sophomore Jaydan Blouw was better than Herder in the individual contest - best­ ing Herder by just 14 pins over the course of six regular games. Herder made things inter­ esting by closing out her day with scores of 200 and 202 in the fifth and sixth games. Blouw had a high single game of 210 early on in the competition. Her senior teammate Jennifer Mohr also had a high-game of 210. Those were the only four games of 200 or better in the whole competition. Blouw had an overall score of 1,045 ahead of Herder 1,031, Mohr 998 and Unity Chris­ tian senior Nat Mercer who rolled a 949. The top seven state qualifiers also included Low­ ell junior Cadence Dewit, Forest Hills East­ ern junior Emilee Nowicki and Wayland junior Haven Baker. The Saxons’ Simmet was the top girl on the outside looking in. She placed eighth with an overall score of 911, a mark 27 pins shy of Baker’s final total in the seventh-place spot. It 4 5 •»./ Saxon senior Ally Herder fires her ball down the alley during her team's day at Spectrum Lanes Thursday for the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Tournament. The Hastings girls placed second to qualify for the team state finals, and Herder qualified for the state singles tournament too. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 212773 CJ w. * •* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings girls picked a great time to fire the second best game of the afternoon. The Saxon varsity girls’ bowling team scored a 708 score in the last of two regular team games at the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Friday to jump Wayland and Otsego in the standings a qualify for a spot in this Friday’s MHSAA Division 2 Team Bowling Finals at Century Bowl in Waterford. Hastings also had senior ally Herder from the girls’ team and Hunter Pennington and Miles Lipsey from the boys’ team qualify for the state finals with their top seven finishes in the MHSAA Division 2 Individual Bowling Regional back at Spectrum Lanes Saturday. In the team competition Friday, the top two teams through eight Baker and two regular games qualified for the state finals. The Unity Christian girls won the regional title with an overall score of 2,668 pins. Those Crusaders basically sealed ±eir championship with a score of 777 in the first regular game which )- 1 r *« J f I i'-'j 4 1 %*• •l -wr.' . T;;-- > .«to il. /( I •. I •• H’s > I r‘« T -to* ,lg? ■ I 5 IK < *? r ,1 I *: % Vt 1 ’"4 V e. X* 1 s »•#> T. • r < •s V I I’.X J: *• p J r, ¥ -r .Sj |>____ A k a. •K •.J eftjlBTr*** I "aA I { V sV r =r^ A * ' r • I ‘Xs* •i I Ha % I 4 1 JXS? K STS s ?55S5Si“(» S XS The Vikings were even quieter on offense in the second quarter, with a lone three-ball from Faulkner while Belding’s Andres caught tire from the perimeter. The Black Knights held a 28-8 advantage at the break and Andres finished the game with 26 points On defense, Belding packed the interior with a zone, stopping the Vikings from pene­ trating in the first half and forcing them to to settle for three-pointers. In the second half, Solgat said his team worked the inside of the zone more effectively. “The zone wasn't moving; they were pack­ ing it in,” Solgat said. “But if you can get behind the two guys and draw the other three up, we started to do that. We eventually said It s a green light to start chucking shots. We don't have time to sit around. We were already chasing - we put ourselves in a deep hole. We shot a little bit better in the second half. I thought we played with more intensity with loose balls.” That half is when Jablonski scored all of his team-high 13 points. Faulkner finished the game with 11 points for the Vikinas , as well. ® With a year under his belt, Solgat said that the key tor the team will be to establish an offseason regimen - and he is working alongSide of the school’s football and baseb^l coaches to plan it out. Now the guys know they have a summer schedule. That’s what we talked about is going to be the X factor,” Solgat said. “Bringing in those new eighth graders, mixing them in, the seniors we’ll cast away but they can corne back and play open gym and let the herd naturally weed itself out through the summer.” Your tryouts shouldn’t be two days in October. I want to see these tryouts happen all year round where we know what this team loo^ like going in,” Solgat added. Through Q, , ...the up-and-down season, though, ga sai that he was struck by the community support. The he “said backing has been great,” - i I I I- 49 s crazy to say we can walk out of aStill locker k having a four-win season and I tiv parents that want to talk in a posi­ tive way. No one has gone at me sideways, which means we’ re doing something right. 1> t I J t i « f & .X’ » Ik 'A U’’ ' » i 'U 1 ’X A X- 4 sSiv,'-\ J*' s * » > �DK wins regular season finale 1 ■•5 I rj •l IL ' e • 4 < I J I . f I* I •A I J J rv ’’I/? I 1 -> 4 * p I f— L *•/ 4* ..^ t «» A The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 29, 2024 — Page 11 DISTRICT, continued from page 9______ ____ a J I I I I I I I I a A < ’ - if •-^011 s, r‘‘ J J X ' • 'ft*. s I t KHLOGe s s o, 1 ■T 1 J ' II 1 1 J j vs > * * V * V ^L. I Ah 1 .V ..... k' >ip. t I t ^.T < a» -_ <1 r ’V te to. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg earned a spot in the top half of the final Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference Central Division standings by outscoring Martin 59-37 in the regular season finale at Martin High School Friday. The Panthers finished the conference season with a 5-5 record behind the 9-1 Saugatuck and Galesburg-Augusta teams that tied atop the conference standings. Delton Kellogg closed the regular season with a 10-11 overall score. Bloomingdale was set to host the Delton Kellogg and Holland Black River teams for an MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal Wednesday evening. Panthers and River Rats split their two SAC Central meetings this winter. The winner of that bailgame will face either Fennville or Saugatuck in the District Final Friday at 7 p.m. back at Bloomingdale High School. While the Panthers were well in control in the end against the Clippers, who fin­ ished 0-10 in the SAC Central, things didn’t start so smooth. Martin held a 10-8 lead over the Panthers heading into the second quarter. Senior Chad Stopher knocked down an early jumper in the second quarter to start a 15-3 run that put the Delton Kellogg team in control. Exchange-student Hugo Martino had a bucket and a nice assist to Stopher early in 1 ♦ * 'PS > <c«a: I C* "'.ISO, Pejj. •“te the i r "Afl a^ , 5? •*** u.. X p J j:r - • * 4- * 9 * r - Delton Kellogg's Victor Gonzalez goes up with a shot over Martin's Abe Dijkstra in the paint during the Panthers' win over the host Clippers Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) T J * 3 ra V I 7 Ft' 11 „ ► I »4 lb 4 A •'£-k r J i » 7 I * "v ’-*1 42 *» \ J * • -U lb ," • X"-' ri’-' 25» ' '•WXl X to-. ted ^had 1 • TaI W - tL ib« f. -’Sisi *>Mwbo ' E- St *3l f 7 i •va Hasting also had till - 1 •• '’T-aadofPi^ England fttioplacedfli J 1 ’9J ' V L if? ; > A >• K ’ -li. a 4 * k I I I) ( •T s ♦ z , W**. Z.?. t k. 4**” «rH J Delton Kellogg's Hugo Martino rejects a shot by Martin junior forward Nick Jager during their Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Divi«?inn High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer^ Division bailgame at Martin A u feL ' that stretch, and a three by freshman guard Grady Matteson was big too. Delton Kellogg led 23-16 al the half, and back-to-back buckets by Matteson late in the third quarter pushed the Panther lead over 20 points for the first time. Really satisfying way to end the regular season to be able to get everyone in the game and have some good moments of offensive execution,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogoboom said. “I was pleased with the way we played at both ends in the third quarter. I thought our freshman, Grady Matteson, was outstanding with his defensive movement and created some steals that we were able to run out and get some easy baskets. His three three-pointers came at times we needed a spark.” Matteson had 17 points in the ballgame. Stopher led the way with 18. The Panthers also got eight points from Martino and Tyler Howland. “Chad Stopher delivered again, getting the ball in the basket with a variety of moves both facing from the perimeter and with his back to the basket,” Hogoboom said. “Kid plays bigger than he is and has great foot­ work. Keegan Hill also had some tremendous plays with his penetration and feeds for easy buckets a handful of times.” Hill and Matteson could be especially key in the state tournament. Senior guard Torren Mapes remained sidelined with an injury in the regular season finale and Howland was headed for X-rays on a shoulder after a colli­ sion in the second half. “He is so critical to everything we do and a main reason we have been playing much bet­ ter as we prep for districts,” Hogoboom said of Howland Friday. “All of our hearts and minds are focused that direction as we wait for results.” Senior guard Logan Kent led Martin with 16 points. m falls to Belding iiOII 2 district oponor Saxons start state tourney Monday f >. JI p > I *1. 1 i •w'HI :fjr I i .MB- 4^ c I i I' ‘J I Is I J I * J X I % * «4 ;. 'I;’i 5' • 1 * 212198 TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2024 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW . rf r PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058, to examine and review the 2024 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/ or current year qualified agricultural denials: Mxm 4 :1 1 4 4 9 til { T ^,p ? •I 'r, t ' f' % i- 0 ttf 1IS“ I p b ■ I I * *4 1 al ( .A •I < r fI 9 Tuesday, March 5,2024,1:00 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 10, 2024 Monday, March 11.2024, 9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2024,1 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm "*1 «l *• 4 < I pl 5.1 The Saxons' Madilynn Peake launches a shot from the three-point-line during the second quarter against Marshall Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A —Wa, ? •J z-rs 4 r?: F* * <- I. X And on such additional days as required to hear ail persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. y > It The tentative ratios and m ultipliers for each class of real property for 2024 are as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agricultural 46.44% 1.07666 Commercial 51.54% 0.97012 Industrial 44.43% 1.12537 Residential 44.53% 1.12284 •“ I I, <* IM s -<» ► 9J 9 J The Barry Township Board of Review will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 9:00 am to receive and review the assessment roll. Meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Tuesday. March 12, from 9am to noon & 1pm to 4pm and Thursday March 14, from 2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm. Written appeals must be received before March 11, 2024 and must include a completed Michigan form L-4035, “Petition to Board of Review”. I I ♦. I ' 9 I 4 »• BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW 212530 ■.tr 1 L A floater in the lane by Carroll made it a 38-36 game and he cut a four-point Viking ead to two again, al 40-38, with 53.5 seconds to go in the third with a pair of free throws After Nickels’ game-tying lay-up, Hopkins got the lead back in the opening minute of the fourth quarter on a three-pointer by Jayden Reed^ The teams were back and forth for the u u fourth quarter. Jiles atucked the basket for two points with 3:52 to play in the fourth to put Hastings in front 52-50 and the Saxons led the rest of the night. Carroll had a 5-of-5 stretch at the freethrow-line to move the Saxons in front 57-52 and they were hitting big time shots too in that first half. Jiles was 4-for-4 at the line in the final 37 seconds to seal the win. Carroll scored 29 of his 32 points in the second half. He hit six three-pointers and was 8-of-9 at the free-throw-line. That after a first half in which he was 1-of-lO from the floor overall and l-of-9 from behind the threepoint line. The Saxon team as a whole was just 2-of-22 shooting the basketball in the first half. Jiles finished with 11 points. He was 5-of-6 at the line for the night. Steward added five points and junior guard Dre Mathis, Nickels junior center Eli Randall and Barnum had four points apiece for Hastings. The Hopkins’ attack was a bit more bal­ anced. Reed led the way with 11 points. Micah Estelle had ten, Nick Schultz nine, Trent Smith eight, Zapolnik seven and Cniz Hitzler and Connor Ainsworth had six points apiece. Hopkins closes its season with a 7-16 mark. The Vikings scored the game’s first ten points, had a 15-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, and they went on a 14-0 run to close the first half. While the shots weren’t falling in that first half for the Saxons, Webb said part of the issue on the offensive end was how they were mov­ ing the basketball against the Hopkins zone. We weren’t getting the ball in the paint like we wanted to in their zone,” Webb said. '''Wq weren’t attacking the gaps. In that 3-2 zone they play, we really need to attack gaps, gel into the paint and hit the low post through either penetration or bail movement.” Please contact Barry Township with any questions by writing the Barry Township, P.O. Box 705, Delton, Ml 49046 or phone 269-623-5171. 5 iP;± £ •li r 9 ■) picked off a Viking pass and went the other way to earn a trip to the free throw line where he knocked down a pair that cut the Hopkins’ lead to 35-14. He nearly stole the Vikings’ inbounds pass after the free throws, but an official blew his whistle to say that he thought Nickels’ toe hit the sideline before he could save the ball back to junior teammate Jett Barnum. Five seconds later he knocked away another Viking pass out of bounds. “It was like that kid had a magnet on his hands,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said of Nickels. “He was just an athlete that moved. He didn’t foul. He was able to just hit the ball and make plays. I think him, Dre’s movement around and deflections and stuff like that. Obviously Owen, I think he had he just went unconscious which we had to have the combinations of that and the crowd and the momentum swings. You could tell we had Hopkins on their heels in that third quarter” With four minutes to go in the third quarter the Hopkins lead was down to 35-19. Nickels got ® another steal with three inree and ana a halt minutes to go, and was pushed in the back by the guy he swiped the pass from in front of. The frustrated Viking drew a techni­ cal foul for his complaints as the Hastings’ fans continued to erupt. The Saxons hit two of their four free throws following that incident, and on the extra Carroll oanKca banked in in a ----- possession vanuii three-pointer that had the Viking lead in sin­ gle digits for the first lime in the second half. Carroll, Hastings’ senior point guard, fin­ ished with a game-high 32 points. As the clock neared three minutes to go in the third, Saxon senior guard David Jiles missed a three-pointer. Teammate Owen Carroll chased down the offensive rebound and then missed a three of his own. Senior team­ mate Landon Steward snagged the offensive board after that miss and went back up for two points that had Hastings within 37-29. Stew­ ard immediately took the ball away from the Vikings near half-court, drove towards the hoop and then found Carroll for a three-point­ er that cut their deficit to five points. Barnum attacked the basket for two points to get the Saxons within 37-34 with two min­ utes to go in the third quarter. 1 Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm March 13th, 2024. IB r I I I I 9 liS** t» fl’ 1 4 /'■ .T* I J 9’ p > tic P L^ “ er. & *'5’ ri &■ M 5?-'' tr- I •.••“ iz ri IK 4, '■f A J .*> ■ _i ? Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team closes the 2023-24 season at home against Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep tonight. The Saxons will be looking to build a little momentum heading into the MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament in Portland next week. Hastings opens the postseason taking on Lakewood Monday at 7 p.m. Hastings is 3-17 overall this season head­ ing into the match-up with Wellspring Prep after a 46-35 loss to visiting Holland in a non-conference bailgame Tuesday. Saxon head coach Chase Youngs said the Holland girls proved more adept at outside shooting Tuesday evening than he had seen on tape. The Dutch got three three-pointers from Olivia Weiss in the opening quarter and three more from Hadleigh Hilgert in the sec­ ond half. Hilgert closed the night with a team-high 18 points. Weiss finished with 11 points. Rachael Hewitt had 16 points for the Sax­ ons. Madilynn Peake hit a pair of first half threes to finish with six points and Kal 1 i Kon­ ing had five points for Hastings. Hilgert had 13 points in the third quarter as V I p y Hastings junior guard Kalli Koning performs a killer crossover to go around Marshall's Addison Waito during the fourth quarter of the Friday night matchup. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Dutch pushed an 18-17 lead to 37-26 with 19 points in the third quarter. The Saxons were held to single digits in points in each of the four quarters. Youngs knows things are becoming frus­ trating for his girls who continue to work hard to not have those efforts turning into points and victories. The attack was limited a bit for the Saxons by an injury suffered by sophomore Olivia Friddle in an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference loss to Marshall last Friday. The Marshall girls dropped the Saxons to 1-11 in the 1-8 with a 47-37 win. The RedHawks close the conference season with a 7-5 mark. Youngs said he thought his girls played well. Marshall’s DeLaney Lampkin banked in a three-point shot in the closing second s of the first half to push a lead from two points to five. Emily Dingee led Marshall with 16 points. Youngs was really pleased with the defense Myah Vincent played on Marshall leader Addie Waito, holding her to a single field goal. Waito had Iwo points in the opening quarter and finished with just seven points total. She was 5-of-8 at the free throw line in the second half. Myah played really well against Waito, Youngs said. “She was huge. [WaitoJ is as good of a guard as we have in our league and Myah held her to three. She has had a really strong last half of her senior year defensive­ ly for us.” Hewitt led the Hastings attack with 18 points. Fenstemaker had five points and Kon­ ing and Vincent both had four for Hastings. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2024 are as follows: Agricultural 42.91% 1.16522 Commercial 44.72% 1.11806 Industrial 47.69% 1.04843 40.98% Residential 1,22010 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Chad VanSyckle, Supervisor Baltimore Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling, Baltimore Township Clerk Jana Harding Bishop 3100 E Dowling Rd Hastings, MI 49058 269.378-7280 i■ » .. F’ I z I" t u X •- �4* I I, . ■ I Page 12 — Thursday. February 29. 2024 — The Hastings Banner i: I FOAL NOTICES Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction safe to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 21, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a foe for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Shirley A. Tripp, a single person Original Mortgagee; Weds Fargo Bank, N.A. Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 22, 2009 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 17.2009 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $146,644.44 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated In Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 73 of Arnett's Resort of Mill Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 33. Except the West 116 feet and the North 5 feet thereof. Also, commencing on the East line of Lot 73 of Arnett’s Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof, at a point 5 feet South of the Northeast comer of said Lot 73; thence North 84 degrees 40 minutes East 20 feet to the center of Sunny View Drive as Platted (and now vacated); thence Southerly along the center of said drive and parallel the East line of said Lot 73 to the Shore of Mill Lake thence northwesterly along the shore of said lake to the Southeast comer of said Lol 73; thence Northerly to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 1486 Laurabelle Dr, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-8776 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. TTiis notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 22. 2024 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1523155 (02-22)(03-14) 212591 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AHEM^^ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION^ OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Under the power of sale contained herein in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or a cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 11, 2024 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Quention Doxie Sr a/k/a Quention Doxie and Charesse Doxie, husband and wife, original mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders, Inc., dated September 24, 2021, and recorded October 4,2021 in 2021-012267, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned to Planet Home Lending. LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on March 14. 2023 in 2023001653, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-three and 78/100 dollars ($252,423.78). Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and particularly described as: Lot 129, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Document No. 2020007993, Barry County Records. Property Address; 540 Oak View Dr.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Parcel No.; 08-41-135-129-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated; February 26, 2024 For more information, please call: (440) 572-1511 Sottile and Barite PLLC Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 File MF2402004 - Doxie, Quenton and Charesse (FHA) (02-29)(03-21) 212666 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, 8ARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, has determined, based on petitions submitted, to undertake a private road improvement project on Sylvan Court in the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. please take FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises In the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/ or abutting Sylvan Court which Include the following parcel numbers: SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 08-09-150-017-00 08-09-030-030-03 -08-09-030-030-07 08-09-030-030-08 1 08-09-150-071-00 PLE^E TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $73,960 (Including administrative costs), and has placed the same on file with the Township clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the ’2^_P;fyement and to create the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions for the improvement in compliance with the statutory requirements. The plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. es^at h^^h^a” **?!'“.**'** ’ P““*' hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost P '"- « ‘he Johnstown Township Hall 13641 Ohi ® Michigan. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing and any objections or comments raised at the hearing. If written objections are Wed with the township board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners'of land soeda rl^l improvement within the proposed proposed Jffte nrWeT ' ^7^ ‘“""ship board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of morp than nf t__ ____________ _ , * ^uowners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, are filed with the township, Following the hearing, the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. ? fURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required ZXe? r”' after the special assessme ro ll o proTestthe Z"c^?; appear in person at the bearing U.f ? ‘’’® assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearino hl. or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be All interested fit be present in person or by representaHve'an?to submb comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and cost estimates. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. as«nu XTJAT'W'th the special to proceed with the special will be held after noticp t' assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing public co..ents ’"**’*’ ** ** assessments. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. (Vt-37 Highway Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 212855 MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, made by Courtney R. Williams, an unmarried woman. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of May, 2012 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of May, 2012 in Document # 2012-000011 said Mortgage having been assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred SixtySeven and 57/100 ($36,267.57). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local Time on the 28th day of March, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 4.50000 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows; Alt that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit; Commencing 142 rods North of the Southwest comer of Section 15, T4N. R7W; thence East 9 rods; thence North 8 rods 13 1 /2 feet; thence West 9 rods; thence South 8 rods 131/2 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 368 N MAIN ST, WOODLAND, Ml 48897 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Attention homeowner If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated. 02/29/2024 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road. Suite 117 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 FS FARM WILLIAMSCOURT - 24-00444 1524168 (02-29)(03-21) 213005 STATE OF MICHIGAN 56-B JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING ANO NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 23-2424-GC Court Address: 206-W. Court, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1285 Plaintiff The Legacy at Hastings 1550 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Plaintiff's Attorney Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 V Defendant Tyler Rea 1298 Meadowview Drive Hastings, Ml 49058 TO: Tyler Rea IT IS ORDERED; 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to COLLECT A DEBT OWED BY YOU TO PLAINTIFF. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 04/01/2024. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in THE HASTINGS BANNER for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Mark Sheldon shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and at Barry County Sheriff's Department, 1212 yy. Slate Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and at Barry County Department of Health ®!rtrices, 430 Barfield Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058 for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. sent to Tyler Rea at the last-known address by registered mail, return '■eceipt requested, before the lat week of posting ana the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this coun. Date; 2/23/2024 /s/ William Doherty P42154 February 23, 2024 Judge 212985 day shift OPENING FOR boulter adult foster care HOME Direct Care Worker position available. 12 hour shifts, paid vacation, holiday pay. Position also qualifies for Direct Care funds paid in addition to hourly wage. Apply by calling or texting: Marylou Boulter (269) 838-7940 Must be 18 years old, no felonies or assaultive convictions. Experience is welcomed but not required. J> J I Financial FOCUS V 5'7: ^r « s 1 f Provided by the Harry County ofpces tff hAhvard Jones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP Q Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 HP I ' i * I ri r > Avoid tapping into retirement savings early If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily available? If not, you might look at what may be your biggest pool of money — your401{k) or IRA. But should you tap into these accounts well before you retire? Maybe not — and here’s why: • Less money in retirement The more money you invest in your retirement accounts, and the longer you keep it invested, the more you’ll probably have when you need it most — when you're retired. Consequently, taking out sizable amounts from these accounts before you retire could be costly, as it would disrupt the benefits of compounding that can be achieved by holding investments for the long term. • Possible bump into higher tax bracket - The money you take out from your traditional IRA and 401 (k) is taxable in the year of withdrawal. So, if you withdraw a significant amount of money at once from your tradition^ IRA or 401(k), you could be pushed into a higher tax bracket, at least for one year. • Tax penalties - If you take money out of a 401 (k) or traditional IRA before you turn 59'/6, you could face a 10% tax penalty, although some exceptions exist. Penalty-free withdrawals can be made for several reasons, including for education and medical expenses, first-time purchase of a home (up to $10,000), after the birth or adoption of a child (up to $5,000) and more (see irs.gov/taxtopics/tc557). With a Roth IRA, which is funded with after-tax dollars, you can withdraw contributions — but not earnings — at any time, for any purpose, without incurring penalties. Given these issues, how can you avoid dipping into your retirement accounts when you’re faced with a financial need? One possibility is to take out a loan from your 401 (k). Unlike a 401(k) withdrawal, a loan is neither taxable nor subject to tax penalties. Also, the interest you pay on a 401(k) loan goes back into your account. Still, a 401(k) loan has its drawbacks. If you leave your job, you’ll likely have to repay the Ioan in a short period of time and if you don’t have all the money to repay it, the loan will be considered in default, so you’ll owe taxes and the 10% penalty if you’re younger than V 59'/5. But even if you don’t leave your job and you do repay the loan, you’ll still have taken away money that could have potentially kept growing within your tax-deferred account. As mentioned above, as your money compounds, you’ll want to minimize disruptions. Building an emergency fund is another way to gain access to cash. Such a fund should contain at least six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, lowrisk account. It can take time to build a fund of this size, so it’s never too soon to start putting away money for it. To avoid the temptation of dipping into your emergency fund, you’d ideally keep this fund separate from your daily spending accounts. Explore all your options before tapping into your IRA or 401(k) early. Keeping these accounts intact as long as possible is one of the best moves you can make to help build your future retirement income. f II fl < f * •I r < I '.<1 **' -**• - • nF J* 4 •' X 4* <9^ {T 1 !• ' J. ■X. * 'l® ) '•i r • ..fier 1 * •9^ This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. •Wl 55- “k. $ •r5 5^^ ■’ >■ 3 S3* ;w * J 1*! «> Edward SIPC Jones, Member f i3C^^ .T- .T A J - t w It V-- 4 (C » W *. ‘ A <** STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29735-DE Court Address: 206 W, Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Robert R. Lachapelle. Date of birth: 07/11/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert R. LaChapelle, died 12/11/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever baired unless presented to Martin J. LaChapelle, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W, Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 22, 2024 Gary E. Tibble P43886 5144 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 269-383-6000 Martin J. LaChapelle 8862 E. Main St.. Galesburg. Ml 49053 269-343-3073 212856 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust r" STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29738-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Joyce Louise Palazzolo. Date of birth: :ss^' i*. * ' Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Philip J. Stanton c/o Rhoades McKee, 150 W. Court Street. Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 • 1*^ ** ■ W• . ft ft *v I • feM sooih Saxon senior R 5-6-1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Joyce Louise Palazzolo, died 1-29-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Terry Palazzolo 7955 Whistle Creek Court. Byron Center, Ml 49315. personal I I* ft \ J R 5 representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/21/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3512 Terry Palazzolo 7955 Whistle Creek Court. Byron Center, Ml 49315 269-744-6628 212859 4 1 « I « : k 4 1 I I •sr- In the matter of the name change of Linda Ann Brief. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) ts/are unknown and whose Interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on March 27. 2024 at 3:15 p.m. at 206 West Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty for the following purpose: Petition to change name of Linda Ann Briel to Lynda Anne Briel. Jit- • X « s % I* •> s* k V• I *X' K ■Sk w. •‘‘.I I f >z iK * W* '-5“ \ <r* ■ I •x «w V. 'r- X X X 4 **« 1 • *, > -?**. A %* .1 'W> X » > * I s X Date: 2-22-2024 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Linda Ann Brief 6303 Hammond Road Freeport, Ml 49325 269-838-8161 if ?4 S. 212953 - i . «* ’« ( * A FILE NO. 23-029672-NC Date: 02/27/2024 <k i STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING In the Matter of Barbara J. Phelps Trust. Date of birth: 05/17/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Barbara J. Phelps, died 02/16/2024 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Philip J. Stanton, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. *■ t X * >.s * *' ♦ X .t K *< I * <»> 4 4» A -’X I S V .X. V K k IT 'A * 212857 v« -‘Sr Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The s b'or Sale BANDSAWN PINE LUMBER. Sawn to your specs. Sheathing and 2x's. Call (or availability. Miller's Custom Sawing (517)852-4989 Husiue.w Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. (Quality affordable roofing installation! Licensed and Insured! Financing and ref­ erences available. Free esti­ mates. Amish craftsmanship. 269-888-5050._____________ 'M 4 k s. •X V A'. • 1 Pets X < 4 X X < s ' s’ X » GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP­ PIES. Looking for their for­ ever home and family. Call 269-331-1788 k x. * X X. » * s ( S-.-4 J X* X t >• *•1 I. X X I J » X * A BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut White Oak, Tulip Pop­ lar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. « * Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 METAL ROOFING SALEI * K S A > X '* a ’ is I T ij u <■> s Vj < V. • >- s <1 % I. X) ♦ X » X •t i *<* I ♦ JI* 'A 1 ' 1 < ‘.V * r n I « .4’** > 4 ■ M,. A k ■c V \ % • A « �•z L »• <• M , »■ * I I 4- 'A * ? I I s pK gets win five at Coloma in regular season finale t I s ‘ K <4 » IHL .w ‘SSSS ssss s^' W< •’V hfe< W' 9 * . ;p ^3§ isJ 5T V '•'< » ■ a I *■ \ 9 99 9 guest i 4 * lk\ I H SS s •? 1 ar^ *> L* < ? 4 y 'I J ?'» 1 \ I -^sSL*^ •« >..> a^ j- 4,^ ' ■-«• '■ •>' *1 < 4 3^ ? « -f Mu. J .1 . fzXr J •f .•> h. ? <#<» f* ’ TJ ■ r ^r « ? t ->1 :v .*1 r •*'! ,f}‘- — I l,llfr. u I iMC' A 4 I • K St ' 1 I Me u :^n *' Mut fe‘ f **!» •:' *i • B a* k <><0 « •« -n* I M. ,. » f I ^^OFiKiia* '^’tcoiR: ^35 ’’^^OCflErrcfls it'*. Oil w • 'a Delton Kellogg guard Jalin Lyons looks to get around the Clippers' Torryn Harris with the basketball during the second half of their SAC Central bail­ game at Martin High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) team also had 17 steals led by six from Addie Stampfler. The Delton Kellogg girts open the MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Kalamazoo Christian High School Monday taking on SAC Central foe Galesburg-Augusta. The Rams won both meetings with the DKHS girls this winter. Game time is set for 7 p.m. The winner of Monday’s bailgame will advance to face host Kalamazoo Christian in the district semifinals Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. The SAC Central season came to a close for the DK girls last Friday at Martin High School, falling 36-23 to the Clippers. Martin was without one of its top ballplayers, but Mohn was still pleased as punch to have his girls put forth a better effort than they did in a 59-17 loss when the two teams met back in Delton last month. The two teams were tied at 17-17 midway through the third quarter and Martin had just a four-point lead heading into the fourth quar­ ter where the Clippers kept the DK girls scoreless. The Panthers had chances to score in that fourth quarter. They worked well to get Wil­ liams the ball in the paint a few times, had some second chance looks and open looks from outside too, but just couldn’t get any­ thing to fall. Williams finished with 17 points. No one else on the DK squad had more than two. Martin was led by 13 points from Torryn Harris and eight from Makala Goddard. The loss dropped the DK girls to 0-10 in the SAC Central this season. They head into the state tournament with a 5-16 overall record. Marlin moved to 8-2 in the SAC Central with that win finishing second to the confer­ ence champions from Saugatuck. _ t a&K^'s J icr ■ JWMe jstitr. Foa f J IDWiCW ’CTS’T ?^'~Rc-. 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I I 212812 f 212984 fiXBllA R RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP wt I NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I he Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:OO am in he office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd. ■fastings, Michigan 49058 to organize and review the Assessment Roll. -J Hastings Saxon junior Porter Shaw (23) attacks the rim over Marshall RedHawk Tayshaun Simpson(34) late in the game Friday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastirigs senior Devin Smith is honored along with his parents during the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team's senior night ceremony Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a tough end to the lnterstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference season for the Saxons on senior night Friday. Marshall took its second win of the confer­ ence season over the Hastings boys, outscor­ ing them 60-23. Marshall moved its conference record to 5-7 with the win. Both teams were currently 9-13 overall this season heading into their separate district semifinal ballgames last night. The Saxons were set to host Holland Christian in a Divi­ sion 2 District Semifinal while the Marshall boys were in Vicksburg to face Pennfield in their Division 2 District Semifinal. Hastings head coach Jess Webb said despite their overall record, the RedHawks are as tough as anybody his team faces in the 1^ which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertis^ in this newspaper kr •# WOWlICOlflt .... All real estate advertising in (his newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advenise “any preference, limitation or dTscrimirtaRon ba.<e<I'~bn race, color. religion, sex, handicap, familial status^ naUopal origin, age or martial status, o an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under the age of IS living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any Overusing for real estate MMk mw I 1 Notice of Special Meetings Prairieville Board of Trustees I 1 I I >1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the Prairieville Township Board will hold a Budget workshop: Wednesday, March 6,2024 at 9:00 a. m. The purpose of this meeting is discussion and deliberation of 2024-2025 budgets for the police and fire departments. Also, Thursday, March 7,2024 at 9:00 a.m< The purpose of this meeting is discussion and deliberation of the 2024-2025 general and road fund ? • J.'Sb jX-ffi? V«SatFe wae.ar»ii»ra0®!WiZE 50-yard freestyle in 23.56 seconds. Hastings/DK junior DJ Kuck earned a spot in the championship final of the 100yard butterfly and placed eighth in 1:03.78 and had a fifth-place finish in the lOO-yard backstroke in 1:02.59. Senior Heath Hays had one top eight finish, in the lOO-yard breaststroke where he finished eighth in 1:10.04. Hays also placed 14^ in the 200-yard individual medley for Hastings/DK in 2:27.27. The Hastings/DK team had sixth-place finishes in both the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. The team of Shults, Hays, Kuck and Colton Baker earned a time of 1:56.20 in the medley relay. That same foursome had a time of 3:47.56 in the 400 freestyle relay. >r ki'o*oT< b A Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings/Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ swimming and diving team placed seventh at the eight-team Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference Championship in the new pool at Otsego High School Saturday. The Otsego Bulldogs beat out Plainwell 462.5 to 450.5 at the top of the stand­ ings to clinch the conference champion­ ship. Marshall was third with 417 points ahead of Harper Creek 229, Sturgis 210, South Haven 191, Hastings 130 and Alle­ gan 105. Hastings/DK senior Riley Shults had a third-place time of 51.43 seconds in the lOO-yard freestyle and placed third in the . t Cw, U <33“' am vB2 3a?ae<rmtirre * to W ojrsspaw rihh T'’.ri ■ Swim co-op scores a few medals at SCC Championship cj“vcg ? 4 said. 1 was proud of all the girls. We had sickness run through that week, so some stunt groups had zero practice which is why round three might have scored a little lower then we would have liked.” Kellogg team had a score of 24U.490 in round three Saturday. That fol­ lowed rounds of 205.40 and 182.52 to start the day. That round two score was the eighth best of the day. “Round one was good and clean,” Reyn­ olds said. “Round two was good, but not our best performance.” “My seniors definitely pulled their weight on Saturday and led the team with positivity and strength,” she added. “Over­ all a great season with a good group of young ladies.” Pewamo-Westphalia had the top score of the day in each round with a 227.00 in round one, 213.64 in round two and 306.50 in round three. Norway was seventh in the day’s overall standings with a score of 662.04 ahead of While Pigeon 637.50, Munising 636.30, Dellon Kellogg 628.32, Houghton Lake 611.44 and Manistique 601.50. > Marshall spoils Saxon senior night x-i ^1329 1** * hM XV** Ba •a; XT s«c Brett Bremer I Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket■ ; ball team closed out the 2023-24 regular ; season with a 41-19 win at Coloma Tuesday. DK head coach Mike Mohn said it was a .; - great way to end the regular season. Josie Williams had a team-high 12 points, ; scoring 11 of those in the first half. Summer Ritchie had seven points including a 6-of-lO performance at the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Freshman Sanaa Toussant had a career-high 11 rebounds. “She was just relentless on the glass when­ ever she was on the floor. Great game from her,” Mohn said of Toussant. Overall, the DK girls outrebounded the Comets 42-29. Williams also made her presence felt on the defensive end. She blocked six shots. DK blocked 12 Comet shots as a team. The DK Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg placed tenth at its MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids Saturday. Pewamo-Westphalia won the day’s championship with an overall score of 747.14 at the meet where the top four advance to this Friday’s MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer Finals at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. Sanford Meridian was second with a score of 726.62 ahead of Lawton 705.50 and North Muskegon 697.46 to round out the top four. The fifth-place NorthPointe Christian team was less than a point behind North Muskegon with a final score of 696.58 and Coloma was a close third with a score of 694.48. Delton Kellogg finished about 70 points back of the last of the fourth stale qualifying teams with an overall score of 628.32. “Saturday was a pretty good day,” Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds ■ T. I Delton Kellogg's Josie Williams puts a shot up over Martin's Macy Thorne in the paint during the second half at Martin High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1^ »wr>> ♦ r Delton Kellogg girls have top ten regional cheer finish J c> r t •« * 4 I’ « The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 2024 — Page 13 f*.-' 21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Michigan on; .^-75 *3 i ? -- fl 2021 al3'^ 1143(581)^ < # «« z f I I *■ Interstate-8 Athletic Conference and are a tough match-up. He said his team hd some good looks al the basket, but just couldn’t get them to fall. The Saxons were 4-8 in the conference this season, finishing in fifth place a spot behind the Marshall boys. Parma Western look the 2023-24 1-8 Conference title with an 11-1 league mark. Lakewood has team and duo headed to D4 Bowling Finals <r »• MONDAY. MARCH 11. 2024 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 9:00 am to N •I*. N & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2023 CLASS RATIO Agriculture 48,23 1,0366 Commercial 47.21 1.0590 Industrial 46.95 Residential 45.15 1.0649 1.1074 Developmental 50.00 1.0000 Personal 50.00 1.0000 MULTIPLIER I' i I -t I » -« ■{^ . p y I t TiK Has^ « 9 I i- ► r i .# , f u I■ A" A; /• r‘ A iW pl' Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Phillip Butler qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 Individual Bowl­ ing Finals for the fourth time with a run­ ner-upfinish at the Division 4 regional hosted by Royal Scot in Lansing Friday. Butler will have company at the state finals this year, joined by teammate Lucas Beard who was fifth at the regional and by the whole Viking team that placed second to Portland in the team regional competition last Thursday in Lansing. Butler and Olivet senior Levi Rigelman were back and forth in the overall tally at the top Friday along with Portland junior Zackary McAllister. The three finished within three pins of each other after four games had been rolled. Rigelman took the regional singles cham­ pionship with an overall pin-fall of 1,253. Butler was second at 1,252 and McAllister third at 1,250. Butler twice has advanced through qualify­ ing at the state finals to compete in the l6-team match-play bracket, falling in the opening round there both limes. The top seven bowlers at the regional earned spots in this Saturday’s MHSAA Divi­ sion 4 Individual Bowling Finals at JAX-60 in Jackson. The team finals will be contested Friday in Jackson. Napoleon’s Reichen Clark was fourth with an overall score of 1,182 and Beard fifth at 1,177. Also qualifying for the state finals were Clinton’s Lucas Goodman and Port­ land’s Dre Bigford-Cross who were sixth and seventh respectively. Lakewood also had Justin Edwards roll to a 2Ist-place finish, Sam Mazurek 28“^, Vance O’Mara 36^^ and Harley Noling 39*” in a group of 61 bowlers. Butler got oft'to a great start wilh a 245 in his first game of the day Saturday. Bowlers change lanes and conditions change through­ out the tournament, often causing swings. McAllister had the lead by two pins after two games over Butler, and Butler led by four after three games. Rigelman was still 69 pins back of Butler at that midway point point, but things swung as the turned in back-lo-back 233 games. The Olivet leader, Rigelman, would go into the final game leading Butler by three pins and hold on for the regional championship despite the Viking senior outscoring him 198-196 in the final game. Beard also had an outstanding start rolling a 242 for his highest score of the day. He had a 238 for his next highest tally of the day. In the team regional contest Friday, Portland beat out the Vikings 3,219 to 3,148 for the regional championship, but the top two teams advance to the team state competition from regionals. Quincy placed third, 40 pins behind the Vikings at the 14-team competition after eight Baker games and two regular team games. Lakewood had high regular games of 236 and 193 throughout the day and put up Baker tallies of 881 and 866. Quincy had an overall pin-fall of 3,108 ahead of Lansing Catholic 3,055 and Olivet 3,054 in the top five. 4 1 I ■> >7 I ri' t The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). �frf’ 1 •c I I I* *1 S Page 14 — Thursday. February 29.2024 — The Hastings Banner ■ Successful LHS team finally wins first regional BrcIt Bremer Spor/s Editor There was an extra beat or two al the end of the Lakew(X)d Viking.s’ Iasi stunt in round three Saturday al Jenison High School. It was as if they wanled the crowd and the judges to lake one Iasi moment to think. wow. They hit that.” With their top competitors already having their round three routines wrapped up. it was a beat long enough that the Vikings could have just accepted the trophy in that moment. ‘‘They knew they had to go out there and do a job. They knew they had to go out and perform. They knew that everything was close and that Paw Paw was ahead of us,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said. One thing about these girls is that they step up when they need to. Today they did.” “We’re kind of a little more, I would say, varsity dominant. We’re juniors and seniors. There arc a few underclassmen, but we’re mostly juniors and seniors. When you have that kind of leadership and that kind of expe­ rience, that helps. But, my underclassmen did a phenomenal job today too.” The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team won its first ever regional championship Saturday, passing Paw Paw and pulling away from Portland in round three. The Lakewood Vikings put up a final point total of 753.4 points. The top four teams at the regional qualified for next Saturday’s, March 2, MHSAA Divi­ sion 3 Competitive Cheer Finals at Central 4k I* Michigan University’s McGuirk Arena in Mt. Pleasant. The D3 competition at the finals is JT sel lo start at 11 a.m. Sights were set higher than just qualifying for Ihc state finals for the Lakewood Vikings V though. They wanted that regional trophy that had eluded their program for most of the past three decades. “The girls before this. These 28 teams before this, they paved Ihis path, and they are .•R'’ Just as much the reason for Ihis as this team is,” coach Martin said. Vr The 2023-24 co-champs from the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, Ihe Portland Raiders, were second at the regional with a score of 747.66 and Paw Paw slipped from Ihe lead to fourth place with a bit of a rough round three that left the Red Wolves with a final score of 740.30. Howard City Tri-County jumped up into that third place spot with an overall score of 743.48. Lakewood trailed only Paw Paw after rounds one and two. Paw Paw outscored the * *r Vikings 228.8 to 226.0 in round one and 224 to 220.6 in round two lo take a 6.2-point lead The four Lakewood stunt groups get ready to lift their flyers during their round three performance at the MHSAA Division 3 into round three. Lakewood outscored the Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Jenison High School Saturday. The Vikings won their first ever regional championship to Paw Paw girls 306.8 to 287.5 in that final qualify for Saturday's MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals at Central Michigan University's McGuirk Arena in Mt. Pleasant. round. Portland had the second-best round (Photo by Brett Bremer) three score of the day at 301.9. “There were no mistakes in round two, but it wasn’t bad enough that it cost us. It was her head around to see the Viking coaching season long, her and her stunt group, so which was good,” Martin said. “We still have because they couldn’t hear. The crowd was so staff going crazy behind the announcers proud of her. But it’s not easy. She takes the to clean up a little bit of our timing 1 think. loud they just couldn’t hear the timing of the table. It was at that moment she was sure her brunt of it.” but other than that it was a really good round dismount. It was pretty clean for us.” team was going to get the job done. Nadia said it is good to have Kim as a two for us and that was probably our best Lakewood senior Kylie Walkington said Having three returning flyers in seniors round three. We had a little mishap at the end. coach. the coaching staff started calling this the Lilly Burgess, Naveah Newton and Nadia “She pushes me to work hard.” Dream Team earlier this season, and the Martin certainly helps make for a “Dream Nadia agreed that Kim might push her a dream came true with an overwhelmingly Team.” Having it be Nadia’s senior season little harder than the other girls. With a smile experienced group of seniors and juniors on make.s the regional title just a little extra spe­ she said her mom/coach told her, “if I fall the roster boosted by some ?ber talented cial for coach Martin. down I’ll get taken off the mat.” underclassmen. It is not easy coaching your own kid. You She’s still on the mat, and will be again one “From the beginning of the year, our round are tougher on your own kid than you are on last time Saturday in Mt. Pleasant. one was super dominant. Our round two, it anybody else. And Marty was the same way Hart placed fifth at the regional in Jenison needed some work, but we could tell it would with Nic,” coach Martin said. Her husband with an overall score of 729.94, about ten and get there. Round three also still needed some Marty Martin coached their son Nic Martin in a half points behind the Paw Paw team that work,” Walkington *said. “But it was like, the Maple Valley High School football pro­ earned the last state qualifying spot from the we’ve come this far. Now winning districts gram the past four seasons. regional. West Catholic was fifth with 709.08 and winning regionals, this is really the dream. “Nadia is a competitor. I don’t know if it points ahead of Comstock Park 699.28, , “This is the dream." is an orphanage thing, because she spent her Parchment 697.02, Allegan 693.18, Mason Walkington said she came up out of her first two years in a Russian orphanage, but County Central 691.52, Hopkins 687.98 and back extension roll in round two and whipped she has had a pretty flawless round three all Escanaba 672.20. Mi 7 as Z tit* t J ' did « 1 J ( V >4 zj *<*> 4 It 9 »• 4F ''-4 1 7 *VH^ TK second to Red Hawks at D2 regional «— k M A r ••f: 9'* Jf- 9 • • / dD, Hl* I 9 %!■ Bi; A 1*4 i i ijT' X 4 a I »• L__ _ .• 5 I Vk •w**” *1 W-l 4 < •« I Lakewood varsity competitive cheer coach Kim Martin shares a moment with her daughter, senior flyer Nadia Martin, as their team celebrates its first ever regional championship Saturday at Jenison High School. The Vikings won their MHSAA Division 3 Regional to qualify for Saturday's State Finals at Central Michigan University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -•X . % £ 4 a -J. Tritf in Tree li r '4’ 1 • 1 •. . I I k ilfle 1 < ' ft. 'fc «4 : X‘4‘ DHER^THEIOBCLEARING;^ .•'fr p -WiSeF^ 4 . k ■uiv>a t in M &' M \ J •$ -^^UihUiiBbK I ♦r * •i ,r 1 269-953-3366 v. ieei«6 ^'4 1 r -MHflMwvw J t K k » David Case gmer ■ .'J. I _______ QjrtlietpjcleaoBfl@flmail.CDm .WhE-_ _ X*' _ Thornapple Kellogg senior Mali Holland is front and center, a row in front of teammates Kenady Smith and Payton Gater as thev h! R MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional at Kenowa Hills High School Saturday. (Photo T uy Dioii Dremen Notice to Assyria Township Electors: 1 r Brett Bremer A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board has been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00 pm., at the Assyria Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Rd. Bellevue, MI, 49021. During the meeting, there will be a Public Hearing discussing the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Immediately following, Assyria Township will con­ vene the 2024 Assyria Township Annual meeting of the electors. ® Assyria Township Board 212772 212156 APPfVNOW' 1 SEASONAL HELP 2024'fe APPtY NOWI -TEMPORARY SEASONAL GENERAL LABORERNO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY OUTSIDE WORK STARTING PAY $16.43/hour D5SS™iS,“r5e'’md to J'bi’ta valid 6 «. 4 PM SX Modday-Thursday overtime, no benefits Application and inh $16.43 per hour, at the Barry County Road CommP4nn ^®scription can be picked up Highway. Haalings beSn 6 AM XS’S “■« 3:45 PM, or on our website at barrycrc.org. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sports Editor A step, a clap, a shout, a blink, a twitch. A moment that small is the difference between a regional championship trophy going home with the Cedar Springs Red Hawks instead of the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. The OK Gold Conference co-champions finished 1-2 at the MHSAA Division 2 Com­ petitive Cheer Regional hosted by Kenowa Hills High School Saturday with the Cedar Springs girls 26 hundredths of a point better than the Trojans on the scoresheet in the end. Both teams did earn the chance to cheer again next Saturday at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals at Central Mich­ igan Univers!ty‘s McGuirk Arena in Mt. Pleasant along with the Plainwell and Reeths-Puffer teams that placed third and fourth al the 12-team regional. Cedar Springs won the regional with a score of 759.78 points. TK finished al 759.52. _ The Red Hawks were half a point ahead of TK aftei round one and then outscored TK by 2.26 points in round two. TK made up 2.5 points of the difierence in round three with a score of 312.4, which was the best of the day in the round. The Trojans had tallies of 227 in round one and 220.12 in round two. Plainwell, the team that bested Thornapple Kellogg for a district title the previous Friday in Richland, placed third at Kenowa Hills with an overall score ol'755.32. The TK girls passed those Trojans on the scoreboard in round three. Reeths-Puffer earned the fourth and final state finals spot with a score of 729.18. Zeeland West was a little ways back in fifth pUce with a score of 722,14 ahead of North­ view 719.44, Mason 714.56, Forest Hills Northern 712.14, DeWitt 708.76, Si. Johns 706.90, Sturgis 704.72 and Mattawan 688.0. The Trojan team had its best ever state finals finish a year ago, placing fourth al the Division 2 Finals. This season’s D2 competi­ tion is slated to begin at 4 p.m. 4 r3 •• . I I j: I ■ T. « 1 J 157S-< i-J 4 9 • •1 W' •^1. 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J-l_ ’•r- f J', rf f A 1 •J Busy intersection prdu gerOUS for studf^ts. p. s 1“ i A I • -’i p . * ( it ♦J I f-. eB, *liH'P''lh''hH’IHiPli*IPil'ill"hliihi|i||'i)||i||i||i< CAR-RT LOT*“C 005 C005 Richard Hemeding 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 7/30/2024 9:25 00 AM 5 r* 1, i «l •■I’•J^ • • <•••*« • «• DR boys wbi? first district in. 40 years / ; * *♦ * •U <C*M^ • !.•♦ I a * Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 BS5S ANNER #' Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 10 «» Thursday, March 7, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Longtime Hastings business moving out of the city - but not far Jayson Bussa Patten s Michigan Monuments will be Editor leaving a cramped, outdated space in favor of On April Fool’s Day of 1948, owners of a brand new home that is currently being cemetery monument business Patten’s Michconstructed in Rutland Township along M-37 igan Monuments Company purchased land at Highway near Upton Road. Passersby can get 1065 Green Street in Hastings and built a a glimpse of the massive facility currently in production and sales facility. progress with a sign out front proclaiming the The company already had roots planted in new home for Patten’s Michigan Monuments. Hastings after establishing an initial sales The new facility will give the company the office on Michigan Avenue in 1929. needed space that it simply does not have at While Patten’s has become a mainstay on its current location. the comer of Green Street and Cook Road “Our stock room is out of space, so we in Hastings, and has expanded as much as it have to put things outside and some of our could at the location, it has finally outgrown equipment we’re not able to keep here its current digs and will be selling the prop­ because we just don’t have the room for it,” erty. Holley explained. “We’ve kind of grown. “This has been in the planning stages since Technology is advancing and instead of 2018 - we kind of looked at all the different everything needing to be done by hand, now options and decided it would be better to buy everything is more computers like plotters a new piece of property and build on it,” said and that stuff takes up more space in the Ryan Holley, vice president of the fami­ office. A lot of the reason for the expansion is ly-owned Patten’s Michigan Monuments, we’re out of room.” which is headquartered in Hastings but also All production for its statewide client base has a presence in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo is performed in Hastings and shipped out to and Coldwater. “We wanted to stay on the the customer. This means that shipments comer of Cook and Green since we’ve been here since ’48, but unfortunately we’re going See BUSINESS, page 2 to have to move and we’ll end up selling this.” I rsA I i 1 I > ’ [ TT ;tk A -■ah" 4 , ▼ ♦’ ** I * If { I* _-5- *5? t 1 • I » IW rs PffTT / .> 4 I •* 1 I J ,1; 'S-'j-'- ' -v.z /f A c 1*-- . *♦ r*. *«wS' 4 269^ .. IV Ifir/ ft if « ' , *3 '•■ > • r constructing a new headquarters along M-37 in Rutland Township. Once complete, the com­ pany will move out of the City of Hastings and take over the more spacious confines of the new facility. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) I Th". County takes on planning, zoiiing and enforcement in Village of Nashville Jayson Bussa Editor While leadership in the Village of Nashville made a major change to its zoning and zoning enforcement processes, residents won’t find themselves having to tip-toe through a mine­ field of new potential violations. After a months-long process, on March 1, the Village of Nashville transferred the plan­ ning and zoning duties to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department, which handles planning for much of the rest of the county. Leaders in the village cited the fact that the county has more resources, making it more effective in enforcing zoning ordinanc­ es throughout the village. Even though this crucial aspect of local power has been handed off to the county, Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus spoke with the Banner on what changes residents can expect. See VILLAGE, page 3 I > A- A' »■ t t ( • « a With a mission to inspire ^ipprooiation and stewardship our en HfonmetTt. » f* I I m i f I r* r 'v. ■ 4 I 9 1 I dll A V «» I A > tl JJ 4. r t •f 'C J ri I nibiMM- * -tr I e s; 9i •M-'i .t u • t —. ’-”V' 0/ ’ Ake :* Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgell announced last week that she will retire at the end of this year. Skedgell has led the Institute since 2001. (Photo provided) f I J I Effective on March 1, Barry County’s Planning and Zoning Department has absorbed the planning and zoning duties for the Village of Nashville. (Courtesy photo) “^T < r Ml i. i>U hv O'-' r ■v Ksll iy !*■ . I • Jflfi • L ..J-wr:,. 13 ■» < pt ■I EV iSi ^p •? .."u X 5s:v/_ I « RI tki < ’ 4» % ar II ■ «fl - •• ♦ • t •>«» I'41 n- ''.n aa d triKT •'49 < H «* >r^. tq ■ -it -.. u • I I '■'■fr I, r-i »! tion au : ,• . ». 5* i 3• » A - 1.0 A« ■ **«iu OVdl iSw.rm .i 11 Ky * k Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Executive Director announces retirement Molh* Macleod z : I . 5 I K would end up as the longtime executive Copy Editor director. Michelle Skedgell, Pierce Cedar Creek “My thought was that when I was hired, Institute’s longtime executive director, I would oversee more of the foundation announced last week that she intends to part, and Dr. Gary Pierce, Bill’s son, was retire at the end of this year. running the Institute,” said Skedgell. Sl$edgell joined the Institute, an 850About six months after she started, acre mature preserve, learning center and Skedgell shifted roles from just running the biological station located south of Hast­ Pierce Foundation to managing the Insti­ ings. in 2001 shortly after its opening. The tute, as well, after Dr. Pierce decided he Institute was the dream of local philanthro­ wanted to stick to teaching. The rest is pists Bill and Jessie Pierce, who hoped to history, and the Institute has grown expo­ provide a place for everyone to share in the nentially under her guidance. beauty of the natural world. When Skedgell took the helm in 2001, the Before joining the Institute, Skedgell Institute consisted of 550 acres of land and was living in Hastings and working at five employees. Today, the Institute boasts Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 850 acres and 20 employees, along with a as the development director. Skedgell said ' robust summer research program working that while she loved her job at Meijer Gar­ with 11 colleges and universities. Addition­ dens, she wanted to be able to work in the ally. the Institute has a budget of $ 1,4 million community she lives in. When she saw the and a healthy endowment of $23 million. job posted at the Institute, she seized her The Institute’s oard of Directors is planning a public celebration of Skedgell’s opportunity. 1 wasn’t looking, but I saw this ad in the time at the Institute, with specific informa­ paper for foundation director for the Pierce tion about the event to be announced later. The directors have also initiated a search to Foundation, said Skedgell. 1 thought, identify her successor. ‘Oh my gosh, wouldn’t it be wonderful to To learn more about Skedgell’s time at be able to live and work in the same conv 9. the Institute, her accomplishments and munity'.what a successor might look like, look to When Skedgell applied for the founda­ this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. tion director position, she had no idea she k» * II • > V. > I i ‘i’S * r. ll r . St Just as she does at numerous craft shows and markets throughout the year, Hastings-based honey producer Rayann Wilcox of RC’s Bees will set up shop at this weekend’s Barry Indoor Markel to sell her raw honey and honey products. .__ k : .'■.rt ’.'.■r T.'A 4. A J A A. • * k.- 'Y -i? ' •iTT -i.-i r •> .A r J*** *' . I J A J* I f> ’-HA’t'A ’7 I" r s " ,7 M «« J — -1 « V4 Saturday March 9 and April 13 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 South Broadway in Hastings 9 4^ See MARKET, page 2 BARRY INDOOR MARKET ►J-- .<p • ?♦ Barry Community Foundation to hold indoor market, gauge public interest Jayson Bussa Editor With a lull in craft shows, January and February tend to be a slower time for busi­ ness for Rayann Wilcox, owner of RC’s Bees. That’s why she is so excited and optimistic over a new concept being launched by the Barry Community Foundation, which gives customers a chance to find Wilcox with her booth of raw honey and honey products before the wanner temperatures of spring and summer move in. t _ L 4 4^ �pp Couiity Board Chair gives address ‘State of the County’ ■**•*■• Page 2 - Thursday. March 7, 2024 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS I I 1 I r * I CoMwfp makes dent in housing shortage with 704 units built, in progress County board cancels its meeting The Barrv County Board of Commissioners canceled its Tuesday morning committee of the whole meeting due to a lack of agenda items. County bu^ness has seemingly slowed down a bit with Tuesday's cancelation being the second COW meeting that has been called off in 2024 due to a lack of agenda items. Meanwhile, a pending presentation by Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf to lay out the findings of his long-standing voter fraud investigation continues to hang in the balance. Leaf was originally slated to present his findings to the Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 but it was postponed in order to secure a larger venue. Leaf told the Banner this week that he is working on locking tn a dale this month, but it has not yet been finalized. Molly Maelcod Copy Editor Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair David Jackson gave a “State of the County" address at Monday’s Hastings Rota­ ry Club meeting, detailing the county's recent accomplishments, projects and challenges looming in the future. Jackson, a Delton Rotarian, began by high­ lighting Barry County's consistent AA credit rating. He credited much of the county’s accomplishments and smooth operations to the work of County Administrator Michael Brown, who i's retiring later this year. “The only reason we can’t have a AAA credit rating is because we’re a small county, Brown explained. “...We have had a AA credit rating as long as I can remember, as long as I’ve been a commissioner. A lot of that’s because of the leadership of (County Administrator) Michael Brown. That (rating) basically says that you are stable, you are a good credit risk.” “Financially, we’re in a very good posi­ tion,” said Jackson. In 2023, the county made headway on sev­ eral key issues. Jackson highlighted some of these accomplishments, including the sale of a Barry County Mental Health Authority building to the YMCA of Barry County, the current construction of Tyden Lofts and prog­ ress being made toward a new Commission on Aging building. Originally, Jackson said, county officials were considering the Mental Health Authori- Hastings students open ‘Matilda’ tonight Hastings High School's run of “Matilda” opens tonight after weeks of preparation. Performances begin tonight at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South Street. Hastings students will also perform the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9. Additionally, there will be a 2 p.m. inat.nee perlormance on Saturday March 9. Matilda" is a musical based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl. It tells the story of a bright young girl who .discovers she has telekinetic powers. She uses her pow­ ers and intellect to help her navigate her strained relationship with her family, along with her cruel headmistress. Allendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible before all shows are sold out. Tickets can be purchased at Hastings.ludus.com. Thomapple Wind Band performing Irish melodies March 17 The Thomapple Wind Band will perfomi “A Wee Bit of Irish: An Afternoon of Irish Melodies” on Sunday, March 17. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. The wind band will perform a mix of Irish favorites including “Down by.the Salley Gardens, ” “March of the Irish Guard” and “An Irish Interlude.” Attendees are invited to dress in green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The Thomapple Wind Band is open to all adult musicians regardless of ability. Anyone interested in more information enjoining the band is invited to speak with current mem­ bers after the concert. All Thomapple Wind Band concerts are free. The band will happily accept donations to help pay for new music. I ty building as a potential location for a new COA building. While the site was deemed not to be a fit for the COA, the YMCA expressed interest in the property. “(We) started the conversation with Jon Sporer and the YMCA and talked about all of the programs benefitting the youth, benefiting childcare, which is one of the boxes we were trying to check in the county. That was a big win for the county in our minds,” said Jackson. One large accomplishment highlighted was the number of housing units planned in Barry County. Currently, 704 units throughout the county are either planned or in development. This, Jackson said, will help put a dent in Barry County’s need for housing. The county received roughly $1.4 million in grants in the past year. These grants will be used for things like rural business develop­ ment and environmental assessments. Jackson credited the many volunteers throughout Barry County who are involved with local government. “I really appreciate the fact that we have people in our community, a lot of them like you, who are willing to stand up and help out and lead in different places. And we continue to need those voices to help us,” he said. Looking forward into 2024, large-scale solar and wind energy projects will be a hot-button issue for the county. State legislators passed a series of bills in November 2023 that take away regulating control over large-scale renewable energy projects from local municipalities. The reg- A- 'A * * 9 fl t r* < Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair David Jackson gives his “State of the County" address at Monday’s Hastings Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Molly Macleod) ulating control now lies in the hands of the state. Already, parts of Barry County are being targeted for large-scale solar projects. In the southern end of the county. Consumers Ener­ gy is planning a roughly 1,000-acre largescale solar energy system in Johnstown Township. “We’re looking hard at what we can do to control that, especially where it concerns prime farmland, housing, real estate, things that are important to us because our rural culture is important. We want to keep that the best we can,” said Jackson. r 5: * -K!’ ' 4' X &< w t z •.'f J 1 * 1 3 * f > * ✓ ' •* # ■i'f • 5 ’5*. K?:-* c5 * ft e9 <35 X. 1'^ . HP *. -4^ . "is-.' -It i Sum®® ? t < 1 Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance J ♦ f in - ' ’.rf / TnX’ ■ jii'jniiiise'*” Staff members from the office of United States Congressman John Moolenaar are hosting meeting times across the district this month where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are experiencing with a federal agency. Moolenaar's office is offering help to constituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings, Sunfield and Ionia. On Tuesday, March 12, staff will be available at the Ionia Community Library, 126 East Main Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staff will also be available that day at the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. V a i A L.‘ r .. . TT J a J I, % « t t y 4 I t t ”1 I' » I . f.7 f * I., •J J J t ’- I f k I t ! I 1 f 1 I * ) «« I I ♦ t I 1 1 I 1 ! p I 1 I > 44 M . 1 I ’ '4 Family Slipport Center offers crib resources to ensure ^Filee^ 4 a' • -t; / t 4 X ■ ■ M '^4. •4 ft •t 4 4 * r <*’ A* fl * ’ t ft — 1 I f f I I .4 7 . I^ « r • r-iK I CRDIi'1h'' i I I i ’■<4; 1 from quarries across the country home into Hastings, and with the new facility in Rutland Township, the company will be able to store everything comfortably inside. “We’re growing a little bit every year which is nice - it’s what every business likes to see, which is steady growth over time,” Holley said. “Hopefully this new building will give us the capacity to keep expanding a little bit every year and keep on going.” The move will be a bittersweet one for Patten’s Michigan Monuments given its rich history inside the city of Hastings. Currently, Holley’s father, Ron, serves as president of the company and his mother, Mary, also works in the front office. The company as a whole was founded in 1918 in Grand Rapids before establishing an office in Hastings in 1929. The company has been family-owned the entire time, with direct descendants of the company’s founder, Maurice Lyman Patten, still running the show. When deciding where to move its head­ quarters, staying near Hastings was a no-brainer, Holley said. “We’ve been (in Hastings) a long time everyone that works here belongs to this community. Holley said. “We certainly didn’t want to move loo far from Hastings. This was about the closest location that we could get and that we could make work for us. Staying in Hastings was definitely a prior­ ity. We didn't want to go anywhere.” IS :c ** * * '.M I L C’-. ■ II M nr liT* C'ATlO RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLlnes.com MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING A. “Typically, January and February are my slow months because of not many crafi shows,” Wilcox said. “This would be an awe­ some opportunity just for the fact that it’s local and it could be consistent every other weekend... I’m hoping it takes off. Wilcox was one of the over 25 local farmers and artisans who signed up to participate in a new indoor market being coordinated by the Barry Community Foundation. Essentially a carbon copy of the Hastings Farmers Market, which occurs downtown on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the warmer months, the indoor market will be held inside on both March 9 and April 13 from 10 a.rn. to 2 p.m. at the Barry Commu­ nity Enrichment Center. There, shoppers can find local products from small business­ es in the community. Wilcox is a regular at the outdoor farmers market and, as a result, is giving this new concept a try. She said that many consumers who buy her products forget that she also //8110376 & Insured > !• New Collections 1 >• Hulst Cleaners Pickup StatioT^^^ • Linus Project Drop Off Ly 4 4 I <4 f J. r I • ‘v’ wn 4 :z 7^/7&/ 7Or *11* > QUESTIONS ASK US... Si^ien^ 218 E. 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We were dealing with all the shipping disasters and the major ports - big cargo ships were being held up for a month, I would say definitely that stuff has been cleaned up. Even now, though, we're still feeling the effects in certain areas. Everything has just kind of gone up as far as pricing and labor and all that stuff.” I 7* .*S2>w MARKET, continued from page 1 ICs time to ft start I Grad Ouilts^^ I V J81 New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation License I I did « Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 1 k s i «n J R ftl » BUSINESS, continued from page 1 W'- r; • ju i *»■■■ IftW iuS^ 1 I > Leadership at Patten’s Michigan Monuments is hoping that construction on its new facility will wrap up this summer. The Family Support Center of Barry County’s Crib Resources in Barry County (CRIB) program offers tools to ensure safe sleep environments for families that do not have appropriate sleeping arrangements for their infants and toddlers. Families that live in Barry County and are in need of a safe sleeping arrangement for their infant or toddler can fill out an application through Family Support Center to receive the following: -A crib, pack-n-play or toddler bed, depending on the need. - Two fitted sheets - Two sleep sacks - Written resources on safe sleep and infant safety CRIB program applications can be found at familysupportbarry.com/what-we-do/. Safe sleep arrangements are crucial for infant safety because they help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related accidents. SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant, typically during sleep. While the exact cause of SIDS is not fully understood, creating a safe sleep environment has been shown to significantly lower the risk. ■Those with questions can email bill@famijysupportbarryxom. . ft La r sells out of her home, therefore it is crucial to be in the public eye with her raw honey. She is not necessarily alone in that plight either, which is why ' the ’Barry Community Foundation is dipping a toe in the water to see if an indoor market might be in demand and viable tor future years. This year’s installment will include just just two days, and each day will feature dozens of local vendors and artisans, some of which like Wilcox, will be familiar faces from the outdoor market. We had a co-worker that went to Europe and experienced a lot of the European indoor markets. She came back and pitched it to us and we thought it would be a great thing for our farmers,” said Annie Halle, COO of the Barry Community Foundation. Extending an invite to outdoor market ven­ dors first, the inaugural indoor market didn't have any problems attracting people to sell. We sold all of the spaces within a day,” Halle said. “But we want lo make sure that r« we have patrons for those individuals. It's a new concept for our area. We're getting the word out about that and about how we will have the farms and artisans here to support our local economy.” The indoor market will feature products that include oven-fresh bread, jams and jelly, maple syrup, mushrooms, goat milk products, eggs, meats and jewelry, among other things. There is no cost to enter the indoor market and parking is available next to, and around, the Barry Enrichment Center. If it’s successful, then residents can e.xpect a local, indoor shopping experience next year, “Our goal is to have a winter market next year and bring farm fresh local food and wares to our community,” said Tammy Hayes, Barry Community Foundation coordinator for the Hastings Farmers Market program. “This is the first time we've offered this pro­ gram and we hope to gauge community inter­ est in the winter market.” 3F • 5 It ft KXX.^* 's * 'VS 1 V ».xS,; A * :''us rxS \s.‘ 1 I «4 • • • • •« • b V-- t a ; t1 ; ft • ’t; ft. I 14 4 t I <1 1 t I 4 « f I I « �5 3 ' ' fh ; * » ’ * e i Crossing guards warn busy intersection endangers kids; Solutions prove challenging t ' A '■ \ ‘'fJl til. ^1. % ‘ -Xv 1 I \ I J '■n* V t I Kill k. T '■V Ak s \ K •M T. I <« v> HiinfAt* amam Hunter TL<^I McLaren k 4 ^r“. Wkl Ku K •“\ /I* >* ♦ s r •V I > %> b wT ' Ik < ;4 k I k. •X '«ji. * sT I t?bk I k. *< • 1 I k. 11 •i I 4 . 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He ^plied to become a crossing guard through Ae school and completed the necessary train­ ing with the Hastings Police Department. “I felt something had to be done, because it’s not very safe,” Patterson said. “You only got one set of eyes and you’re trying to watch all these cars moving.” Patterson has since joined Rogers, and the two stop traffic before and after school for students trying to cross the busy intersection. What Patterson has seen has shocked him. “I started using a clicker to keep stats. On the two days I did it, there were close to 800 cars going through this intersection in the 30 to 40 minutes after school,” he said. “I never would have thought that many cars would be coming through here.” He’s been posting videos on the Hastings Crossing Guards Facebook page, where he chronicles some of what he sees everyday. Often, he sees vehicles cruising through yel­ low or even red lights. Even more frighten­ ing, he often sees vehicles cross in front of or behind Rogers and himself while they are helping students cross. State law requires drivers to wait for cross­ ing guards to exit the intersection before crossing. Drivers going through the intersec­ tion after it’s only been partially cleared aren’t only breaking the law, they’re putting kids’ lives in danger, Patterson said. gr..-.,, ■ ,■ - - -- -- ■ II.. I !■* I n* * *» t; lu •l I I Ti 1 2 •V "I >4* zs I F / S': A’ <I|A« .A* I r U •• if r^. •J \ i X ;r L !/• *» I I i r* 4 X I r* A* J 4« ___ ri" .>. i J XT*. . f i -1 Ji' t n I.*'* a .ri- *I I 'M ' !• •' h la I IA I Tom Pattemon has been sharing videos to the Hastings Crossing Guards Facebook page in an effort to raise awareness about dangerous driver behavior at the interseclion of Green Street and Broadway Avenue^ (Photo by Hunter McLaren) Once, a student was coming towards the intersection on his bike, downhill - with no brakes. Rogers said it’s Common for kids to cross halfway, only to dart back after realiz­ ing they left something behind. These are perfect examples of why such extra care must be taken by drivers, Patterson said. Everything I’m doing is trying to edu­ cate, he said. “It’s not to point fingers. Handling traffic at the intersection is a complex issue. It’s one of the busiest intersections in Hastings, heavily utilized by ' traffic and travelers passing semi-truck through the county. It’s also less than two blocks from Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School. While local law enforcement can, and does, police the intersection, it’s not easy. Hastings Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly said the »■ Mn nrnk H McLaren) located on M-37 south from Green and Broadway, are the result of years of effort from HPD. City workers don’t have the authority to install any signage or safety mea­ sures, and MDOT has to work through a specific process and its set budget. “We’ve talked about signage and we’ve talked about safe places for the officers to even pull out to make a traffic stop,” Kelly said. “There’s just so many rules, so many safety concerns.” While progress can be slow, Kelly said the department is always thinking of how to bet­ ter manage traffic at the intersection. While awareness is an important first step, it only goes so far - part of what makes the intersec­ tion challenging is because of how much outof-county traffic it sees. While community messaging can help, it’s not likely to reach drivers from Kalamazoo or Battle Creek, or long-haul truckers, Kelly said. Until progress can be made through the 1 ' f 1; - t 1 Rogers makes an effort to fist bump every pedestrian and ** Helps remind drivers to be safe, but Rogers said he hopes it recognition to everyone passing through. (Photo by Hunter wAVfl tn department periodically watches the area, especially during the back to school season, but it’s hard to do without making the crossing even more dangerous. There’s no good place for patrol cars or officers to remain visible without impeding traffic themselves. If they do see a traffic violation, it’s often difficult for them to get their cruiser through the intersection to catch up with the offender. In addition to the enforcement challenges, safety measures at the intersection are tricky to implement. Because Broadway Avenue is part of state highway M-37, the Michigan Department of Transportation has authority over signage and infrastructure, not the City of Hastings. Even well-identified problems take time to solve due to the layers of bureau­ cracy. Lights and signage installed at a school crossing at South Hanover and Grand Street, official channels, Kelly said awareness about the challenges of the intersection might help demonstrate its importance to state authorities. For Patterson, it feels like an obligation. With the amount of traffic and students pass­ ing through the intersection each day, he feels it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. Something has to change at the intersec­ tion, he said. “The fhistrating thing is, even if we put signage up, is that going to make a differ­ ence? Maybe to some, but probably not,” Patterson said. “If we don’t do anything, it’s still going to be status quo. It’s a numbers game. Eventually, something bad’s going to happen.” “I don’t want to see (Rogers) get hit, or the kids. I watched these kids grow up now,” he said. “I’ve seen a whole group from South­ eastern go from kindergarten up to the middle school. 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The Barry County Planning Commission earlier this month re-drew its planning and zoning maps for Maple Grove and Castleton townships, this time including the Village of Nashville. “For now, we essentially took their map, and with their assistance just converted it into our nomenclature,” McManus said. “We’re going to start re-writing our entire zoning ordinance here in the next couple of weeks and we’ll look at Nashville in more detail as we move forward with it and see if we have to do anything with it.” “What we’re going to do over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to go into Nashville and kind of do what is called a baseline evaluation,” McManus added. With a new body overseeing zoning enforcement, some residents might be wor­ ried that they’ll be flagged for certain violations that had previously been overlooked or ignored. An example is a residential home that maintains certain animals on the property even though it’s not zoned for it. McManus said that anything that has been deemed legal up to March 1 will be grandfa­ thered in and allowed. Unless a resident is facing a pending complaint, they need not worry. “The village had zoning. If there were no active complaints against a homeowner and they were not enforcing an issue and we have no documentation then we have no choice but to assume that was legal,” McManus said. “Because it was never thought of as illegal.” “If there are existing complaints within the village regarding any use, then we are going to take those because those (issues) are not legally in place and we’ll start enforcing those,” McManus added. “We’ll go forward “tX- \ . Jiejs® .M ' '■ 'u < « • *.** * •* >• I*-- 532; «z -3* 1 1 •*»* ' pi* - r •'» r » ,15 •••' ISI k r • Z ' - I •« R «**’ I (•«* z ITSI - «* "■J » I , J- .10-' I to* 1 V*’ 1 o I* 1 S'« V f «>ir . !• * t y !< r4 * 4? / V A K > » '>r r, *5 i «!> .1 * 11**' 4l* r 'J^ I.-" • t.z << I-' . 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Because it was never thought of as illegal.” 0 H |i ti ■ I, ) •If : a -’ r.i 1 ( PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY! -i r — Jim McManus, Planning Director/ Zoning Administrator, Bar^ County 1) MODEL #103 WACO . ...... $22,780 BALANCE OWED $14,500 2) MODEL #202 TOPEKA $34,050 BALANCE OWED $16,000 3} MODEL #403 AUGUSTA _ $42,450 BALANCE OWED $16,500 4) MODEL #502SAHTEFE . .. $44,950 BALANCE OWED $20,500 NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED from March first and anything that comes in new we would start enforcing. But if it’s there, and it’s been legally there, it’s not something we’re going to go in... we have no intention of going in there and shutting every­ thing down immediately.” During the 30 years that McManus has served as planning director and zoning administrator, he has seen his department absorb these duties for three municipalities to go with the territories his department already manages - Baltimore Township in 1997, the Village of Woodland a couple of years ago and now the Village of Nashville. Taking on the duties in Nashville should be fairly seamless, per McManus, as his depart­ ment already operates in Maple Grove and Castleton townships. “To go from Maple Grove to Castleton, we had to go through Nashville. Now we’ll just stop and look around Nashville,” McManus said with a chuckle. “I was already doing soil erosion for all the jurisdictions so I was typically in the community anyway. So, no, we don’t have to hire any­ one; our staff can handle this because we’re here every day of the week. V By design, this new arrangement should also expedite the process of applying for per­ mits while submitted complaints will be acted upon typically within two days. McManus’s department can initiate a complaint in two different ways. One is when the department receives a complaint from a resident. The planning and zoning department will document the complaint, do an investigation and see if there is an enforcement opportunity. A complaint can also be initiated if a mem­ ber of the department is driving through the village and can clearly spot a violation from the roadway. “We generally wait for a complaint,” McManus said. “Most of the things we deal with can typi­ cally be resolved with a notification,” he added. “Whenever we do enforcement, we always send notices out in advance. 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Main St. The current property owner. River F^n Flats LLC, has been working with the Barry County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on the demolition. The village wilt now shop the land around to develop­ ers hoping to receive a promising plan for the riverfront property. (Photo by Greg Chandler) * * r';> ’ ♦ '^.■ I . r 1 l‘ I ’W' r' y • . •£ «> * II t ••' r f V: 9 rtn- I s. b* 1 I f I ■ •TUm,* I =a * t , • VJt •». JO* ,1 '■ ■ ' ••Ai '4* a ■ l» 1 T ‘1 . . «<■■ 1 r. I - •-wrfB ’f' •> * f i*'..... VJr ■ter” ' I Do you remember? f I *• 4 b 2 A. * H >1 ’t ’iA 1 r >. . J. «> T -A-’- T % ft •^r *« J fk 'M.V I I • I A ' . .V.;- V n -- . 4 -- rr ‘ 3 4 J »•. i * r y K .r 6 ''•w I .1'3^' 1 V v> ’ . > •< • ¥• \9■i- fi ?i 1' «*xj 4^, 1 «• * A 6 H 4 I V S' k i* ■» • -i ■; t AL 'I >4 $ I . ! t < rl tf, a. 7 d M* J i <fV MH B ^.-» r_S I A.. I f e J2 r 4 b 5 I t 1 « 4 < a ? T Landmark smokestack goes down Banner Feb. 29, 1996 • • I A • R •4 •r /• Out with the old, in with the new.Progress, in the form of demolishing the landmark smokestack at Central, brings sadness to many who remember the ‘old days.’ The stack has been a neighborhood fixture since sometime before 1918. The Annex (right) was built in 1691. Have you WH Ui » * Coming down! lirMy^pimon > met? It took a long time for Desiree Hol­ learn more about racism, inequality and ley-Sancimino to find her way to Hastings. how to strive towards a more diverse cul­ She grew up in Detroit, where she lived ture. By uncovering our own implicit bias­ for nearly 40 years. After moving out of the es, she hopes we can learn to be a stronger state, she foimd her way back to Detroit in community together. 2016. Just a few months after moving back, The Roundtable is just one of the ways she attended her high school’s 45th class that Holley-Sancimino has found her place reunion. There, she reconnected with one of in Hastings. She attends Hastings Church her old classmates, Joseph Sancimino. of the Nazarene, which she said has a focus It was there, 45 years after graduating, he on community and diversity. She also professed he had a crush on her when they serves on the board of Barry County Cares, were in high school. It was the first time and was recently voted into the Hastings Holley-Sancimino had ever heard about it. Rotary Club - likely making her the first He never said anything, so we went our black member of the club, she said. separate ways." she said. “Then the 45th “I think I have found community. I’m class reunion came and he told me that he praying that I can leave a mark, however had this crush on me, and I thought that was long I have here, leave a mark that won’t be really cute.” changed and will move forward. That’s Her husband had passed away about four what I’m hoping for,” she said. “To leave a years before the reunion. She loved to Desiree Holley-Sancimino mark of change, of people being educated dance, she said, but hadn’t in a long time. and wanting to come together and do what She asked Joe if he wanted to. Even with and police violence became widespread. they can where they are.” the nsk of embarrassing himself in front of Holley-Sancimino spoke out during a She hopes she can continue to facilitate their classmates, he agreed and the two hit rally promoting unity at the Barry County conversations and connections in Hastings the dance floor. Courthouse that summer. and continue to help it grow for the better. They stayed in touch even after the “It was a diverse rally. Different people We all stand to benefit from a more diverse, reunion, and Holley-Sancimino made plans “P. their hearts and welcoming community - and we stand to to visit Joe at his home in Auu u u "‘5 « Hastings. everything. I just told them that the country lose from a narrow, exclusive community. Although she wasn’t familiar with Hastings needs to come together, ” she said. “ I quoted “If it hurts you, it’s going to hurt me too. then, she knew all the nearby landmarks Joe the Scripture, where the Bible talks about a If it benefits you, it’s going to benefit me pointy out to her; Grand Rapids. Kalamahouse divided of itself cannot stand, and I too,” she said. “So let’s benefit each other, Battle Crwk. She set out to make the said, ‘ Well, a country divided of itself cantogether, and move forward. That’s where 1 tnp but wasn’t ready for how out-of-thenot stand either. am. That’s what my hopes and prayers are. way Hastings was. are. Shortly after, a brick was thrown in the That’s the voice 1 want to send out to the “I didn’t ever think I back of Joe’s car. community, for people to get educated.” ,” she “He had a nice Mercedes station wagon. ‘ Wherever you are, the purpose is to to H P“T»seful to come I don’t know if that was because of me or make people that don’t look like you or to Hastings. It s tucked away.” just some kids, but it was deliberate,” she have come here from someplace else feel Even on her first visit, she was immedisaid. “Somebody threw something in the welcome in this community, not to feel from her experience ostracized or in fear, ” she said. “ Thal rural anH nT? ‘n Detroit. It was more iation her .no. iI spoke during .u„. .„ii„ -” iation because that rally. should be something no community should ™ral, and quieter, sure. But Holley-SancimiTensions have relaxed slightly, as the want for another community.” no was mostly struck by how there weren’t world continues to move closer to what it For facilitating difficult conversations m^y PMple who looked like her - black was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Hol­ about race and working to bring the com­ It’s nT bL T"i’ ley-Sancimino has reconnected with the Il s no Dig deal,**’ munity together, Desiree Holley-Sancimino u ‘‘Things pro­ friends she had made before the pandemic gressed, he proposed and we were in love. I is this week’s Bright Light. when they agreed to marry him and came here to livp ” had r formed ■ ' the c Roundtable ----- "" -------------Each week, the Banner profiles a person That Companions for Racial Equity. Together. That was was in 2019. Holl^v-Qanz.who makes the community shine. Do you prayed to find friends in her hoped to educate themselves and the cnmmiinif ku l someone who should be featured tvan/^ck A-A A communi ­ of volunteer work, fun-loving perty, and she did, though church and commu­ visToTof Lt nity events. for the stories he or she has to tell, In 2020, the COVID-19 oandemir month, they gathered for a series of other reason? Send information turned the the world world on on its its head. head. Unrest Unrest swem ove^^hp communify discussions at Hastings Public Z Costings Banner. 1351 V. country as protests against racial ini..of discussing diversity. In the follow^-45 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or against racial injustice mg weeks, they’ll be hosting a book club to email news@j.adgraphics.com. Get out! (No, seriously, let’s go outside) Dr. Katie K. Lockwood, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said in an interview last year. “It promotes active engagement with their peers and the natural environment, and helps them develop respect for the world and consideration for others around them. The benefits of getting outside could not be more clear-cut, but not everyone seems to care or be getting this message. Researchers at the University of Colo­ rado have dove into the issue and conclud­ ed that kids have never spent less time playing outside than with today s kids I’m not writing any of this as some sort of lecture to parents who have been cooped up inside with their children. It’s more of a rallying cry that, as the weather starts to turn (NOTE: We’re still liable to get sev­ eral inches of snow on any random day), it’s time to not only get your own kids outside but support the many organiza­ tions and volunteers that make it possible to get outside. Barry County - a place that embraces its rural character and general love of the outdoors - is an easy place to find some­ thing to do outside. It has a little bit of something for every lifestyle. If you’re into enjoying natural resources, this coun­ ty has trails and rivers with accessible locations like the Barry State Game Area, the North Country Trail and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Not as interested in roughing it? Many of the municipalities around Barry County feature parks that are in great condition or slated for signif­ icant upgrades. Specifically speaking, both Putnam Park in Nashville and Vil­ lage Park in Vermontville will receive major upgrades as recipients of a Depart­ ment of Natural Resources (DNR) SPARK grant. This grant program on its own is a testament to how important having acces­ sible, entertaining outdoor spaces is to a community. I’d be remiss to talk about meaningful outdoor experiences if I didn’t mention the robust 4-H and FFA communities that Barry County has fostered. It doesn’t mat­ ter if you live on a farm or in the middle of the city, these organizations’are always willing to help impart. can only be conveyed through the unique ave­ nue of agriculture. And, of course, if you are someone who is looking for a more structured form of outdoor play, organizations like the YMCA of Barry County and various Little Leagues across the county will be ramping up sports for the spring and summer sea­ son. Some of my most fond memories growing up were playing Summer Little League. There truly are few, or no, excuses why kids can’t get outdoors and reap some of the amazing benefits that come with unplugging. If you’re someone who doesn’t have kids anymore, then jump in and find a role that allows you to facilitate , outdoor play for kids, whether that be vol­ unteering, coaching, umpiring, or some­ thing else. Let’s all do our part to get kids outside. Now, if you will excuse me. I’m going to hide my kids’ iPads. We’ll see you out­ side! I inadvertently uncovered a new meth­ od of advanced torture - and I did so by simply sitting in the living room relaxing with my kids the other day. And, no. I’m not suggesting that spend­ ing time with my kids is torture. I love them very much. But in the scenario I am referring to, each of my three loving chil­ dren was watching YouTube on a tablet or device with the volume cranked up. That’s three different videos going simultaneous­ ly. And, I don’t know if you know this or not, but absolutely nobody on YouTube uses an indoor voice. So, it was three vid­ eos of people yelling like maniacs (parents in 2024 know my struggle). My kids seemed very unbothered by this environment they had created while I had to go to another area of the house to find some solace. I only bring this up because that scene was a microcosm of sorts on how the last few months have been in the Bussa house­ hold, as it has for several households across Michigan, where it isn’t always so easy or desirable to go outside during the winter months. Both parents and children tend to stay cooped up during these dark, gray days. I’m not saying they have to this state provides some very entertaining and unique winter activities that you can’t get anywhere. Still, many use the cold temperatures and lack of events to justify hunkering down to hibernate with their choice of video streaming service. I’m guilty of that as well. Most parents are - letting an iPad entertain their kids so you don’t have to. That changed, though, when unseason­ ably warm temperatures descended upon the area over the weekend and early this week. It felt like springtime and I had to resist the urge to be “that guy” who enthu­ siastically and prematurely wears shorts. In those few days, the routine was way different. Instead of watching YouTube creators unbox toys and prank unsuspect­ ing folks at the mall, my kids went outside to do kid things - ride bikes, jump on a pogo stick, play baseball, use sidewalk chalk. I know it is early, and there was a lot of pent-up demand to finally get out­ side and bask in the sunshinb and fresh air, but what a difference just those few days made. My kids were in better moods, they slept better, they ate better and all was good. Thus are the powers of playing out­ doors. Say what you want about the mer­ its of what mental health experts have deemed “seasonal depression,” but it is a real thing. Fresh air, sunshine and physi­ cal activity have some serious healing powers. Don’t believe me? This might shock you, but I am not a doctor. But even med­ ical professionals agree with the benefits of playing outside - while also sounding the alarm that parents aren’t doing enough to help their kids reap those benefits. Sanford Health, a large rural health system based in North Dakota, laid out a grim statistic in a report it issued back in 2018 and still holds largely true today. In the report, Sanford Health stated that American children spend four to seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play compared to seven or more hours in front of a screen. The content coming from these screens, which I can personally attest to, are loud, empty and can decimate a child’s attention span. Meanwhile, outdoor play, as laid out by Sanford Health leads to a variety of positive changes, like building physically healthier children, improving sensory skills, increasing attention spans and growing immunity. “Scheduling time to actively play out­ doors sets a natural limit on the amount of time your child can spend with a device (such as TV, smartphone or video game),” i.W •I** 'tL Tr* cos; J z di ?« HI I* t > 1^ i/ >!S3^ ‘ I**’ 4' ■’■J OS® »* 3r 5 4 ¥5^ ff •4^ r 5« J' ilCS 5.^ -ti a* w .iilp > 0«'' .f csf* r . r Al t' floi cl rJ Uli in A^ r T * '3S € 5 J:£J^ EM?®!, 3!E3K'=®^ r: « * " ■«« . & /A « 3S -.4 1 n ^3<-< RI li Wi^ iMiW W J* •2ff g]*!d: hbl iif Hk wfeiiitlie auiily - r MR fe i. st-” ' « k» l<* jcaMStaW T - J ** :S3^ K rr-* I 7 * "5 aMam* 4*1* d a| »tb d It« • -WMtanfe <«« : .536 fM zisS uPto^x aBaija^hua ir.c**: * ~pa •’sa^ffltiea'tgej ite ^^^-ahperhoDTseeasfc <’‘«wtnote8kjioB ‘"IS S)« '■asss^ ^At?^*** WsV’cc *^5M »j®oMc •M i»« :®s>fa'iid- «M01' ”^WII1.C®C ■ »«««#* I *1 *0-0,, i-_ • ‘"‘WO-Cnemixi^ 4? , ’®S5El w 4 ^:hfe I !’*'« IWess ife shaft of ^tonftision n ■ «• ri -<UWa, '• *; V > 1 •> T. < ^®9ft <W Jayson Bussa Editor, Hastings Banner t *t8 The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by.. Hastings Banner, Inc. , A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 * News and press releases: news@i-adgraphlcs.com • Advertising: adsSj-adgraphics.com Hi, il V *■' Frederic Jacobs Publisher & CEO • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted 8;30 a.m. to 5:00 p m V ^**«$^*4e^’***- 5(161,,. X*' :h» Hank Schuuring Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore CFO • NEWSROOM • Jayson Bussa (Editor) Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Barry County $85 per year tn adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Greg Chandler POSTMASTER: ^nd address changes to: P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid Hunter McLaren 1 t . ^1 ei ■ •* •' 1 A r Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker H 1^ I — « —— 0 W » *»■*. < % -_ **«**-. M* 'k at Hastings. Ml 49058 J- z/ IR k k ‘ *<>». *2’ J �Measles in Michigan: Three counties with confirmed cases J Ol I 9? * •l X Janelle D. James Bridge Michigan The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to get vaccinated for measles after al least three confirmed cases in the state. “Now measles is in Michigan, and it’s important to make sure you protect yourself 'Ail from this vaccine-preventable disease,” said pF; 'iC'. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive, in a press statement. Residents can contact their health-care ^’•Ja provider or local health department for infor­ mation on getting vaccinated, MDHHS said. 1 r In addition, eligible children may be able to get vaccinated at no cost through the Vac­ f cines for Children program, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven­ tion. Wayne County Public Health and the Washtenaw County Health officials -aitii uiTiciais are urging residents to get vaccinated for meaWashtenaw County Health Department sles after one confirmed case and other were exposed at a hospital. (Courtesy photo) reported the latest cases on Sunday. Those reports came after MDHHS confirmed a case Washtenaw County also reported an infected person and can live in the air for in Oakland County on February 23. It was the Sunday and is wamine oeonlf* u/h,A up to two hours. first confirmed case of measles in the state Yosilanti Ypsilanti hosnital hospital on Friday that they may J The MDHHS says the Measles, Mumps since 2019. The Oakland County child con­ have been exposed to the Virus. and Rubella, or MMR, vaccine is effective in tracted the virus from international travel, The Washtenaw County Health Departpreventing illness if administered within 72 according to the MDHHS. ment says people who visited the Trinitv hours of exposure. The Wayne County resident also contractHealth Ann Arbor Emergency Department’s ed the virus from international travel, Wayne Adults bom before 1957, who may have waiting and triage areas on Friday between evidence of prior measles illness, and people County Public Health said in a statement. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. could have been who had two spaced doses of the measles The county is warning individuals who exposed, visited the following locations to contact the vaccine are considered immune. One dose of “We are seeing increased cases of measles the vaccine has been proven to be 93 percent health department to receive post-exposure abroad and outbreaks of measles , J .. . / measles across the effective at preventing measles, and two treatment: United States m the setting of declining child­ doses can be 97 percent effective, according — WellStreet/Beaumont Urgent Care at hood vaccination rates,” said Dr. Bagdasarian to the MDHHS. 23100 Michigan Ave in Dearborn on Tues­ Measles IS a respiratory virus that can respiratory virus that Nearly 9 in 10 people who are exposed to day, February 27 between 2 p.m. and 5:30 cause a high fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, p.m. the virus will also be infected if they aren’t cough, coryza and conjunctivitis (red watery already immune to it, according to a report - CVS Pharmacy 2701 S. Telegraph Rd in eyes) followed by a maculopapular rash by the National Foundation for Infectious Dearborn on February 27 between 4 p.m. and which- can appear 14 days after — .-r uayj, aiier exposure, Disease. About 1 in 5 people who get mea­ 6:30 p.m. according to the Centers for Disease Control sles and aren’t vaccinated will be hospital­ Henry Ford GoHealth Urgent Care at and Prevention. ized. 26763 Ford Rd in Dearborn Heights on Other symptoms include a runny nose and Cases of measles have not only increased Thursday, February 29, between 11:30 a.m. tiny white spots called Koplik spots on the in Michigan but across the country this year. and 4 p.m. Ac fTk J Ai n ' inner cheek, gums, and roof of the mouth. As of Thu^day 4l cases of the virus had - Corewell Emergency Department at These symptoms can occur within 2 or 3 days been reported in 116 6 states, according to the 18101 Oakwood Blvd in Dearborn on Februof exposure. CDC. There were 58 ary 29th between 3 p.m. and 8 p .m. _ cases reported in 20 Measles is spread from direct contact with states in 2023. k.t si ? • £’’i I: I 4 M e 1/ I J I J AX T 5 J I *u •* J V-’ r.5 r z I, 5. y H— r k . i I 1 I ? r i nOY/A nOAr* 2rr\ County '^niai '2 4 i, bi 'Ai ■''Sift,, so >• > Md >*■- ‘.*“lhadio 'toea} > Mil g' • ^shorts ^3ci H a® 2§sV ^*0 .a’ ILti? roima4.Hwutr. Qu/c --is.. lis - Rule of Jaw falling by the jnt wayside in the community I r I Doeofaenc^ WrfMRiWEKaillS LJ iim:: » C » JWl e, I > M. df Bai) Cm al im,a s ’ w as iee tnas iw ItMamBitmiiiilkin, idiiisa & 4B SSLSoaeof0}'009hid a c* y: sa sera heaiE u its fCT aX f nc sol- bi can’t gfl mtdoon ai rtaf a:a am jF 1Hl.1 fc ila OB lit i Qc beoems ihc ___ i*'"' Editor: I wonder what has happened with the lack of respect for the law in our town. People running stop signs or just slowing down for them - both cars and even bicycles - ignoring the law. Even the speed limit doesn’t mean anything to some (25 miles per hour seems to be just a suggestion). Then there is the poor pedestrian in the crosswalk (good luck!) Even some running red lights. What has happened to just old common sense? Looks like “me first” and “get out of my way” is now the norm. Come on people, is all wrong and someone is going to get gg^asfwrfe fl »SP* coachiis. "sx: Robert H. Brooks Hastings MX tolndtis)' s r New voting process came with its share of issues, confusion rjv side' ■afaic S83e 3t L ■fl" To the editor: As an election inspector working in Irving Township, here are some of my observations. First off, kudos to the clerks and their dep­ uties who administered elections in their precincts. There was a lot to do and a lot to learn with all the new requirements from the state. They put in the longest days at the polls and had to solve the various problems and challenges that occurred. The nine days of early voting may be seen by some as a waste of time and resources. I thought so too at the time as the turnout was very light at the onset. However, the consec­ utive days of in-person early voting allowed the volunteer poll workers to get familiar with the equipment and the procedures. Unfortunately, early voting was so light that we didn’t experience the many problems that could occur, such as with voters being eligi­ * stfcoi ... w*- ’ - * I vtf P' / 1k Ik'* 1*J r» tl S’ ler llK 1 kJ j I < f ! -e A r'’' . jiij: fvG'^ i & * jul* I r 9 t I * J’*'? X F I I I 4.1. ble but not properly registered, which did occasionally occur. So, there were some holdups and delays for the voters as the clerks and the workers had to discover the proper rou­ tines to make sure these early voters were registered and able to vote. After the nine days of early voting, the poll workers had a day offbefore Election Day on Peb. 27. The clerks and deputies still had to be at the precincts on that Monday to register people so they would be able to vote on the 27th. So, they put in an extra day of work ^nipared to the poll workers. Plus, systems equipment changed from the early voting period to the actual day of the primary. Another layer of complexity. As I said, the voter turnout in the early yoking period was pretty low; Election Day *^^lf was another matter. The voters came in at a rate that kept the workers occupied and libelous or slanderous will not be published. provided some challenges. Typical problems -All letters are subject to editing for style, were people who had so recently registered grammar and sense. that they didn’t turn up in the electronic poll - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or book like they should have. People who had criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. recently moved posed another challenge as - Letters serving the function of “cards of did people who actually lived in a different thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of precinct, Then there were, the new, young' public interest, which will be determined by voters who didn’t show up in the e-poll book' the editor. .iiOrp for one reason or another. Each of these prob­ Letters that include attacks of a personal Lcucrs mar inciuae attacks ot a personal lems made delays in processing their ballot nature will not be published or will be edited requests and sometimes backed up the line. Irving Township had nearly 400 voters on - “, Crossfire” letters................ between the same two Election Day, about 25 percent of the possi­ people on one issue will be limited to one for ble turnout according to the clerk. If we had each writer. the projected 75 percent turnout that is antic- In an effort to keep opinions varied, there ipated for the general election, I can see is a limit of one letter per person per month. where it may be a real mad house. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or To be sure, in the upcoming general elec­ typed tion in November, having experienced poll worker is going to be a real advantage to run the precincts smoothly and the August prima­ frw interested ry will be another good practice session for , Can I do it the clerks and the workers. In summary, I was remotely? JOBS disappointed in the initial training I got from the county. I may have received a certificate CONSTRUCTION for attending a three-hour training module, VJORKERS r but what we needed was hands-on training NEEDED. with the e-poll book and an actual tabulator. The biggest challenge was closing the polls on Election Day (Feb. 27). 1 had the impres­ sion, maybe inaccurately, that no one there was exactly sure how to smoothly organize o all the various bits and pieces of equipment and data. There were multiple county agen­ t cies that required sets of data and proof of the turnout and results of the election with veri­ fied security items. Determining which items went where was not clear to me. Al times our signatures were required to assure compli­ ance for sets of equipment and data and I’m not even sure now if we did that correctly. That could lead to potential problems going forward. Whose fault would it be if there were missteps made at this critical step? Looking back on the process now, I think poll closing should have been laid out like a pictorial recipe book, especially for the receiving board, which is where I saw the most confusion. 1 am critiquing the process, not the people. All the poll workers, clerks and deputies did their best. 0 z ) Hearing set for Hastings man charged with holding woman f child captive with bow I J p I Greg Chandler house and talk to officers. She told them Staff Writer Mulder had pointed the bow with an arrow at A preliminary hearing has been set for next her, telling her he was going to kill everyone week for a 34-year-old Hastings man on in the house and the police. The woman said charges he held a woman and her 18-monththe blood outside was from her hand after old daughter against their will inside a home pushing away the razor-broadhead tip of the with a compound bow last month. arrow. She said her child was inside sleeping Cory Robert Mulder appeared in Barry in bed. County court Wednesday morning before Hastings police continued to try to con­ Judge Michael Schipper, who set the heanne vince Mulder to exit the house, then eventu­ for ® tor 9:30 9:30 a.m. Tuesday before Judge Vick^ a.m ally asked for assistance from the Bany Alspaugh. Mulder is being held on a $100,000 County SherifTs Office entry team to enter bond at the county jail, County Prosecutor the home with a search warrant. Mulder was Julie Nakfoor Pratt said. found hiding in a back room of the home and Mulder is charged with felony unlawful was taken into custody. The child was found imprisonment, Qsssult with s dsngerous and returned to her mother unharmed, police weapon, resisting and obstructing arrest, missaid. demeanor child abuse and domestic violence Mulder is also facing another domestic second offense as a habitual offender in conviolence charge as well as interfering with an nection with the Feb. 24 incident inside a electronic communication device from a Feb. home in the 900 block of Boxwood Drive. He 20 incident, four days prior to the crossbow is also charged with violating his probation incident. from an August 2023 incident in Barry Coun­ i Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth ty, and the probation violation hearing has told the court that Mulder made a phone call also!been set ftJr Tuesday.^ f, jdf >df r jsst; to tflevictim fr(ffh'4h0ic<Wftt9<)tti<<t()»nj^fterf “If you did many of these things, almost he was arraigned, which violated terms of his anything in here that you did, would be a bond. As a result, Schipper ordered that violation of probation,” Schipper told Mulder. Mulder not be allowed to contact anyone “If you end up pleading to any of those other than his attorney, Kathryn Russell. charges, even the most minimal, it would be “I met with my client last week, and I was a probation violation, and you could serve for unaware of the phone calls that he made at that probation violation up to two years in the time,” Russell told the court. “My first prison.” thing that I was always tell my clients is ‘do The unlawful imprisonment charge carries not, do not, do not’ make any phone calls to a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, but the victim or anybody that might be (tied to because of the habitual offender charge that the case).” has also been leveled, that could double the “Everybody told him that, and he ignored potential maximum sentence in the case to 30 everyone, so he’s lost his privileges,” Schip­ years, Schipper said. per said. According to Hastings Police, a 31-yearMulder told the court he didn’t know he old Hastings woman said she was being held couldn’t call the victim. ■ at the Boxwood Drive residence and wasn't Mulder was sentenced on Dec. 6, 2023, to allowed to leave. When police arrived, they two years’ probation on charges of assaulting, found a door to the home open with a closed resisting or obstructing a police officer and a screen door. When officers tried to speak to fourth-degree charge of fleeing and eluding a Mulder, they saw he was carrying a com­ police officer on Aug. 23 of last year. As part pound bow before he closed the door. Offi­ of his probation, he must not own or possess cers saw what appeared to be drops of blood weapons, he must undergo drug and alcohol on the front porch and continued to try con­ testing and cannot possess alcohol or intoxi­ vincing the man to come outside, police said. cants, according to the Michigan Offender The woman was eventually able to exit the Information Tracking System. 4 J **N0W HIRING** Floor Technicians Seeking 2-3 Full-time Floor Technicians. Must have experience with Hard Floorcare, Epoxy and Tile, Carpet Cleaning is a plus. Must have a clean background and reliable transportation, travel is involved. For more information Send Resume to angie.k@customizedcleaningservices.com or call to set up an interview at 269-945-2662. Scott Savage Hastings Charter Township SUBMIT A LETTER TO impn THE BANNER As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience, The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: -All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ tion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are eesCustomized Cleaning Services < I — I lx ... I— I IM * » » * I » •. -a.^ *■" I, J I I I I -F • I h (WS3C 1 4 I OKT « k The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2024 ~ Page 5 % •* ' 1 I I �« 4 'w 1.'JJ 4" 3 I /•ft I V. f. ' I Page 6 — Thursday. March 7. 2024 — The Hastings Banner S-'. :***ifc. ; & BO 9 '> A |V’ . I f .1 ; W! % A 5 ’TT . r k 4 \ V- I Aii^r. r,'- (• I J J "J'> < ■ I I* 1: T I hrfi I 5 Il^ J* I ; I’ M f •, IT . "^1 •1^. V •« BB a >« >< f I “' •B I B i Carolyn Julia O'Connor Darrell Hamilton Patricia Ann Miles 1 J % I 5^-1 Ji 1 J t' 11 I V a 9 V ■ vs r? 11 X I f ■ 4^ T I */ Mr 7 3. V « 'I 4 tC V A •l 4 / 9 X \ 9^-' 1 ’4 A P “T > 'k 4P ’^’1 u it «» Patricia “Patty” Ann Miles passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at age 69. She was bom to Harry and Patricia Miles on August 2, 1954 in Hastings MI. She was the third of four children. Patty grew up in Hastings where she attended and graduated from Hastings area schools. Patty worked a variety of jobs in the Hast­ ings area throughout her life. In addition to the time she spent in Hastings, Patty also lived for a number of years in the Luther area before returning to Hastings where she cared for her mother in her last years. A life long animal lover, Patty always had many pets throughout her life, and being very interested in arts and crafts she dabbled in various hobbies over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry B. and Patricia Miles, and older brother and sister, Harry B Miles, Jr, and Mary Morrill. She is survived by her younger brother, Harvey (Ann) Miles of Kutztown, PA; sons, David Pillars, Jr. of Gold Canyon, AZ, Chris­ topher (Carissa) Pillars of Hastings, Ben Pil­ lars of Hastings, Michael (Ashley) Reid of Cleveland, TN, Nicholas (Eleanor) Reid of Evart, Ml, and daughter Mary Ann Reid of Reed City MI, as well as 15 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place as were her wishes. Arrangements have been handled by Dan­ iels Funeral Home. Plans fbr a memorial this summer will be announced at a later date. Darrell Hamilton, age 83, of Nashville MI went home to be with his Savior on March 3, 2024, He was in his Florida home on hospice care for five days when he passed away. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt Hamilton, Hazel (Hollister), stepmother, Minnie (Radtke) and his brother, Duane Hamilton. Darrell is survived by his wife, Claudette (Priddy); son, Kent Hamilton and wife, Jack­ ie; daughters, Christine (Rich) Smith, Kelly (Steve)Schoonbeck, and Carmen (Brian) Friddle as well as II grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He regularly attended Vermontville Bible Church for 63 years, served on the board there for several terms, and worked as a youth group leader for 17 years. He loved to work on his 80 acres, digging ponds, building roads, and moving dirt. He ran his own business for 38 years, spreading Ag-lime, digging farm ponds, trucking soils and stone, and farming some. He was a strong, hard working business man and always provided well for his family. He was an honest, Godly man. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 18, 2024 at Vermontville Bible Church with visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and luncheon following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to Vermontville Bible Church. Carolyn Julia O’Connor went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024. Carolyn was bom in Hastings on Decem­ ber 13, 1941, to James and Dorothy O’Con­ nor. After high school she attended nursing school in Battle Creek, where she then lived for over 60 years. She obtained her LPN and " Ir/ 'J .W' ' Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Ufe Group 6:30 pjn. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E, Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 pjn.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -1 ] a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchasiings.org. 7to on.orship services provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheel-chair accessible and elevator. accessible Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Pastor, Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A V 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. B,„„er, ,he churchesand these local busiaesses: Flett niHiiitj Rter01Ma ProducU 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 ummtsmBtf IMlkMIEfriiM 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 I S-' > X .4^ I 1 •4 ifp A a' <*« rM i-wasu*' MZ* S.> 9 "t- u f 5t .5’ s q 11 E J . : - .rd u t • i 1 j '. A^»= ♦ I • V. ' I r r* _ fJ V, m’.*^ I I, /r t 1 s r 3 p w« r s* v 7\ be r SE I, I a z f , r eedt«^ c h* ■ (BUS > r I • •*< *« c t 4• :> grandchildren, Ethan Meyer, Kayla Meyer, Jasper Ouborg, Jemma Ouborg; sisters, Terry Campbell of Middleville, MI, Ann McClos­ key of Grand Rapids, MI; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his former spouse, Patricia McCloskey (Perpich). He was preceded in death by his father, Fran­ cis John “Frank” McCloskey, Sr. and mother, Constance “Connie” Harper McCloskey (Cook), The family will greet visitors on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131 Ave. Wayland, MI, where the service will begin at 11 a.m. Fr. Maximilian Nightingale as cele­ brant. Military funeral honors will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI, beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers we request that a dona­ tion be made to The Tunnel to Towers Foun­ dation in Memory of Jack McCloskey, online at T2T.org Anangements made by Strbo Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, MI. r 'A X’ kr- I rff of O'® ■* re^*say SI®’ 1.51 J. ofdt^ Jllitlofi X sei .-J- t. %• .K w 5^; It' > ■ ' 8tf 1I .M* asi^^ •• >s« - IP t-ff ^-ar* « taS 3 1 ** *i ii\-< •'f \ j.'^ i- ^7** ■ ?<X ‘ ?? • X"AX k-^ 1 •^V? ja -•if" «* »«» « e iV 1 (t *“ 3r« ® ® ® >*-* d <1? I* ri>» jja ^ ♦ ' •* * * -3^ TV, -I J iOS W I** -.5-05 :t' ■* :a 5tt y®' A-raK^-^*sixiBKv^?42S’ 9 a»' »A *- »* »/ ■» «« 'jO. CECi^i ( t I JUsJt&Q^ n ’-4«; :2.25 r. rs^ V t •J r *3 - - BJ .V ■*: X30 SB; M F f iSS > 3K C >?X 2? 1 »teJif Creek lisliliite eteais Sa M 8 \'-- A 'A'.' c\ w t I' .< p * 7 r iJrf? Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at the museum on Emerson Street. There will be a speaker, library time and refreshments. If you missed the last meeting in February, you also missed the annual strawberry short­ cake day. Work continues on the Habitat house on N. Fourth Avenue. Judging by the commer­ cial vehicles seen frequently last week, one could be quite sure that the work happening inside was the installation of floor coverings. This would indicate that it will not be long until it will be ready for occupancy. The spring issue of the library newsletter has some surprising statistics. For instance, Friends of the Library have paid more than $4,000 for free copies issued to patrons. This is a great service for users of the library. There is a small fee for color copies or more than 10 copies of one item. More than 22,000 items were checked out in the past year. More than 4,000 items were loaned to other libraries. More than 4,000 persons attended library events in the past year. The library was open more than 2,000 hours in 2023. The library is making a switch soon to better accommodate families. Each of the restrooms will become a family restroom. Coming events at the local library include a Barbie party on April 11. Fun for the boys is slated on April 18 with “Walk on the Wild Side.” Coming soon will be a community gather­ ing intended to address some of the issues of housing for our community. There will be a speaker from Habitat for Humanity who will address those interested. It is to be held at Central United Methodist Church later this month. This seems to be a month unlike any oth­ ers we have had with unseasonable weather. This is not yet true spring but we have had many days which are like spring. Tempera­ tures above 60 degrees in early March are certainly unusual. This week, we are seeing a drop in temperatures but still, numbers above 40 degrees are out of the ordinary for this month. I.' r- \1 < 9. 15 I I / ■ yt.' 'I-'K^. s’ •4?. .♦X *v >' A / I, 1 >\ * ►A • I ' .'V TO f I I I I 1 - ^M.r J « f A •Sf •» k *«r? I J w • -A' 'le V "I •« I 'f*. F ..s« W ' Fr > y> .‘VL.. ■ r I.'. - , »•’ a.'u/ k A J? > 'it •. »A ri- 4 » Wilma Frost turns 95 On March 22nd this beautiful lady will turn 95. Her family invites you to help cele­ brate her special day with a card shower. Please send your well wishes to PO Box 522, Nashville, MI 49073. J* y 7<''» Kaleb Warren Hudson, Plainwell and Mariano Santiz-Gomez, Plainwell .• « '\1 i « aaiej -1 <— •4 I ' «w»-*** t 11 ' -■: 2i f(e; si:i:aa t ■ ** « . It ”^1 ’MIBR I * -'" 3C« ' 5 w M:.. Mr* 1 • \ 5 all! t 'iM: «« 1 V4^41 < s. .ii *r ®^»waE * *5^ iv'.i * I Ka * •k h S- - A * .k •-* •' Uj *SW w * ® '5J Sr. It: '** 1> ■w.* ** « * •* *• » , I’t 1 1: A -V DI I A ■< . 'W * * > * Q ‘ V: > ( •l « i» \' k •^ kS < I \ 4^X ’W 't ' 1 I «* t s S V •r 't « k '' /, \ \ I I' I . •% ■r '•< f ••. *» •i ll.. 1 \k •x 5 .1* .> k < I . t X s XI « •is 'd V « s * , A r 4 ' K r ''VK ' I 14 . > '' X 1« . s *k 4 \ II it \I . X . i *» X > s » Chariette Lee-Ann Kurr, bom at « 4 *1 1 k •> 4r s V ■ Pennock on February 14, 2024 to Kayleigh A. Kurr of Vermontville. 'Administration, 3045 Knapp Lapids, ^4! 49525, or via email at f’ihary.halchl^sa.gov. Vt < t ,A< *X { -w If* * v; Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist March is Women’s History Month - a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social Security, we provide vital benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55 percent of people receiving Social Security benefits are women. Today, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Women have longer average life expectan­ cies and tend to live more years in retirement than men. This means women have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income while their Social Security benefit continues for life. It’s important for women to plan early and wisely for retirement. Our online booklet, “Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know” at ssa.gov/ pubs/EN-05-10127.pdf, provides detailed information about how life events can affect a woman’s Social Security retirement bene­ fits. These events may include marriage, death of a spouse, divorce, self-employment, and other life or career changes. A worker’s earnings history will determine their future benefits, so we encourage all workers to verify that the information in their record is correct. You can create a personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount to review your full earnings history. You can also view your Social Security State­ ment using your personal account to get esti­ mates of future benefits and other important planning information. If you find an error in your earnings record, it is important to get it corrected so you receive the benefits you earned. Our publica­ tion, How to Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-0510081.pdf, provides you with details on how to make a correction. Learn more about how Social Security benefits women at ssa.gov/people/women. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for finest Michigan. You can write her c/o "is ' • BIRTHDAY Social Security celebrates Women’s History Month t-" I Francis John “Jack” McCloskey Jr., of Mid­ dleville, MI passed away February 16,2024 at age 77, at his daughters home in Indiana. Jack was a graduate of Hastings High School and Ferris State University. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force and a longtime board member and treasurer of the Tuy Hoa Air Base Reunion Association. Jack worked in administrative health care most of his life, retiring as chief information officer of hospitals. After retirement he could be found in his “hobby hut” creating build­ ings and scenery for his model railroad, of which he was very talented. He also enjoyed spending time at classic car and street rod shows, golfing with friends and boating around the lake. He was a loving father, adoring grandfa­ ther, devoted friend, generous neighbor, and a proud veteran. Jack is survived by his two daughters, Dana Meyer of Huntington, TN, Erin (Wil­ lem) Ouborg of San Leandro, CA; four k « k' ’ t ^1 r WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N, Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 ajn.; Worship 10:15 a.m. * l] I' / >t c/ I .-t l< . I SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery proM by The f :t?zist35i * SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43). Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. ’ 2^ 4 ./?i« ; 9 I c >■ " 'J /-t .,4^ Francis John McCloskey Jr. V ...at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.. -flSS’ J '■ -S' A* m I Worsh ip Together .M)n '-•r ? # 5/ I' i,‘3E ' HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M^3 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: .p 0> ♦ ./! I I 1 f r. - 1 s’’ < ■' care in her final weeks was given by Heart to Heart Hospice who treated her with profound grace and dignity. Carolyn is survived by her older sisters, June Baatz of Suttons Bay (formerly of Maple City) and Shirley Beck of Charlotte (formerly of Hastings); her niece, Peggy (Mike) Leggett of Traverse City; nephew, David (Ronda) Beck of Charlotte, and neph­ ew-in-law, Charles (Robin) Floramo of Midlothian, IL. She is also mourned by great nieces and nephews, Maria, Aleah and Derrien Leggett, Angela (Sylvia) Floramo, Joseph Floramo, Ashley and Justin Beck. She was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Linda (Beck) Floramo; brothers-inlaw, Robert Baatz, and Walter Beck. The family encourages those wishing to make a contribution in her memory to support Grace Lutheran Church (239 E North St,. Hastings MI 49058) or Heart to Heart Hos­ pice of Lansing (2260 E Saginaw St,. Suite A, East Lansing, Ml 48823). In honoring Carolyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online con­ dolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. began working at Community Hospital. It didn’t take long to determine work in the emergency department was her calling. In 1982 she earned her registered nurse certifi­ cation. She retired from Battle Creek Health System in February 2004 after 43 years in nursing. Even after retiring, she continued to volunteer weekly at the hospital until 2020. Carolyn treasured many close friendships over the years and loved to travel with her friends. She enjoyed every opportunity to get together with the girls for a meal or a show. Always a fun, supportive and thoughtful aunt, she enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews grow. She was extremely proud of the home she purchased and maintained herself. A fiercely independent woman, she rarely asked for help. She was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. In 2021, Carolyn moved from her home to Hope Landing in Charlotte to be closer to family and receive the care she needed. She was thankful for all the wonderful staff" and comfortable environment. She lived a full life of service to others and found it difficult to accept any help as she grew increasingly unable to do things for herself. Additional 4 'I k ’•iC Us -4. •4 1 19 I e u k 5 > >• t t t f • k ■ > ( \ I *, 'A- k I , ’< T s I s \ S' , 1 1 A ■ 's. '. . s’ V fe t • ■* 1 i'. t I I i 1 I I t < I * I » J 4 4 * I .Il t ■ ■<- k 5 S * < ‘ > > A. e ♦ «• \ XA % . I?’ I , '•I 1 I'l < 1 �:4 I* > >1 R'T. Wilson, local inventor i-W, ’'J r 1 k I r I I ♦ X a •Sb- I ‘<4 Mt- b I I /* '4J f’ 4 Banner Ocl. 4, 1990 ,-This story was written by Hubert Cook in 1968, and it tells about the “Wilson Wabbler,” a surface fishing bail developed by R.T. Wil­ son of Hastings. Only a few comments are made by this writer to clarify or update locations: This surface fishing bait was conceived, patented and manufactured exclusively by its inventor, R.T. Wilson, He was always known as Art Wilson, but he really had no first name, and was christened by only the initials R.T. “He came to Hastings from Greenville and was employed by the Consolidated Press & Tool Co. as a pattern-maker in the same building evacuated by the Viking when they moved to their present location. ‘ The building is believed to be on the south side of Mill Street, just west of the rail­ road bridge. “At this time, continued Cook,” I was no draftsman for the Car Seal, and as they had no pattern maker of their own, it was my job after the drawings were made to go over to the consolidated pattern shop and make the patterns for the Seal and Table Companies, machines, dies, jigs and fixtures. This is how I met Art, and this .as was the the time time (.908-19,0) (1908-1910) he was experimenting with his fishing lures.” Up to the time of Wilson’s invention, one of the best ways for catching bass was by dapping, using a long cane pole with a line of the same length, with either a live frog _ or minnow on a single large hook, and skittering I. in or near the weed beds or lilies. Art thought there must be some better way of fooling the fish without the trouble and expense of using live bait and the ungain­ ly long pole. The pattern shop was in the south wing of the building, overlooking the i':" 5 could see the weed beds and quite often a fish This stretch of river was Art’s testing ground, and many summer evenings would find him there, casting with the different shapes and colors of the lures. He usually turned these experimental lures on the pattern shop lathe during the noon hours, and carved by hand the flutes or other shapes he thought might give the desired action. “He finally decided the lure with the white body and four red flutes gave the most satis­ factory results. Although he eventually made other color combinations, and other shapes under different names, this was the origin patented ‘Wilson Wabbler.’ “He made several of the lures and gave them to his friends to try out. They had such great success that he decided to put the bait on the market, bought a small lathe and^a^ spindle q^er, inst^^^ gflfage he worked in his spare time and was m Busings. “Aben Johnson became interested and helped Art on the selling end. * • vk • .a---; J ■ ; JlCr, *riaj “ St Bi b fc, CMi, , <• •• ’ w* .” * •/ 9>,p Tjung I r/ I r - > 4 - H4af,^99, fit-" • > ; '<A| r - .7^— » * .♦ f, CJC f I I « I » ( ,w The business soon grew to the point where he had to add on to the garage, add more equipment, quit his pattern-making job picnic lunch and journeyed up north of Greenville to one of Art’s favorite trout streams to catch and bring home enough for a trout supper. However, the trout wouldn’t cooperate, and we didn't catch a single one big enough to keep. But coming home through Freeport, we turned west a mile or so to Cane Creek and caught plenty of nice trout for our supper. “All of this has nothing to do with Wilson Wabblers, but just writing about Art brings back so many recollections of our escapades that I just have to tell about them. “For instance: Art Wilson, Fred Fairchild, Frank Holly, myself and hvo hound dogs are probably the only white persons ever to travel from two miles east of Woodland to Hastings by canoe. You couldn’t do it today and I doubt if any Indians ever did it, as trees and brush block the channel of Mud Creek all the way to Thomapple Lake. “The only reason we could do it was a stream dredge that had cleared the channel the year before, and the only obstacle we encountered was an occasional wire fence. We took turns, two paddling the canoes while the other two hunted rabbit with the dogs. We stayed all night at Cole’s Resort on Thomappie Lake and the next day on down the river dipping, hand stripping, assemble; hnnT boxing and shipping hooks, “Over the next few years, other manufac­ turers, noting the success of the Wilson Wabbier, made surface lures of all manners descriptions until, I guess the^lss Tm guess, the bass got confused over the many choices y ^h^d m make that they just gave up in despair, or decided not to be fooled anymore. “Anyway, the business tapered off and Art , quit making Jhem. He then took the job of driving the first Hastings, living upsXt^the X^HaU so to Hastings, ending up with more rabbits and ducks than we felt like cleaning. “Another time, Art and I borrowed a hound and went rabbit hunting a few miles south of Hastings. Before noon, we either lost the dog or he lost us, and we spent most of the after­ noon whistling, calling and looking for him, also worrying what we would tell his owner, when WQ returned without the dog. ^HjM^ver, when=-w0 £ame there was the doe dog or on the porch, wagging fiis' tail as though he was delighted that we had found our way home without help.” Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for March 8-14 t, S «r I (wed's f March 1-31 - March Storybook Walk: “How to Catch a Clover Thief’ by Elise Parsley. Follow this funny tale about prob­ lem-solving and ingenuity to discover who’s stealing Roy’s favorite meal from right under his snout. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. March 1-31 - Who Stole the Rose Hips? Mystery game on the trails. Be a nature detective and help solve the mystery of the missing rose hips. Sunday, March 10 - Easter Brunch and QaeCiriocl ia Cart) GencaJogw] f R faBfaSoi),AW9,iriji< *««!«!« Swtte'S Ih^ Ulf J I f ac> « 1» liitHibitilli®’ ' Concert, 11:15-2 p.m. Discover the musical talents of local musician Zach Franklin on the keyboard with a mix of light jazz and easy-listening music while enjoying good conversation and food. Tuesday, March 12 - Volunteer Orienta­ tion Training, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an evening of learning about the Insti­ tute and available volunteer opportunities. Wednesday, March 13 - Rock painting fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. Join local artist Nancy Anderson as she guides you through the process of rock painting in a fun and wel­ coming atmosphere. Thursday, March 14 - Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10-11 a.m. Join the Institute for a playdate about raindrops and rainbows. Friday, March 15 - Conservation in a Changing World Series: Biodiversity in our Backyard, 11-2 p.m. Register by today, Thursday, March 7, to reserve a lunch. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. ♦♦J nil I" “ I’ 4 si me W“ ft /:^sfe Doctor ' 4 s» X •V Universe I, * » 5 1®“ tJ 11^ >• - : 4X Inside an insect w5*' r i *• blow are the insides of an insect different fom a human? Landon, H, Calif. r T* -W' /7 ■ J J >• ■ T.atf I ft «• u A VT?' .1^ Dear Landon, I love taking selfies with my insect friends. They’re so tiny and look so differ­ ent from a big cat like me. t ut my friend Rich Zack told me that insects and humans have lots in common. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. “There are body systems that every animal needs,” Zack said. “Insects arc relative­ ly advanced animals, so they do a lot of things like humans do.” That means many of an insect’s body systems are like yours. But there are three body systems that are super different for insects. Those are the skeletal, circulatory and respiratory systems. Let s start with your skeleton. The bones inside your body give your body structure. Without them, you’d be kind of floppy. Since your bones are on the inside, you zs^ . 4 1 <I 4Z J*'* 9' ■ >' I I*/ 7 ir fi agr& 5-i A view looking north across the Wabbler-' was made in the old ^,dJn^Se?h'"th' lyaen Seal building on the left. BUnUDAV 1 TURNING BflGK THE PAGES , 1 as to be on 24-hour duty most of the time.” After a few years, he contracted tuberculo­ sis, moved to Alamogordo, N.M., but his health did not improve and finally, he returned to Michigan to the T.B. Sanitarium in Gay­ lord, where he died. “Art was a great lover of the out-of-doors,” said Cook, “and we spend many happy hours together hunting, fishing, canoeing, and pic­ nicking with our families. He loved a good joke and once asked me to make a bobbin for his wife and furnished me with a place of cocobolo wood. He enjoyed telling how excited his wife was when she first threw his line out and the bob­ ber went down immediately and she thought she had a big one hooked. She repeated this several times before she discovered the cause. Art explained to her that I had probably PN^^ed HP a,piece of cocobolo by mistake. Th^y'flPl^iw sinks pffils^n, weight, and this was my introduction to Mrs. Wilson, which at first was none too cordial. “Soon after this, our two families packed a jumping. ncixi fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner Esther Walton •Uli t The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7. 2024 — Page 7 have what’s called an endoskeleton. But an insect has zero bones. It has a tough covering on the outside of its body called an exoskeleton. The hard outside of a beetle is an exoskeleton. The leathery out­ side of a grasshopper is an exoskeleton. The delicate outside of a caterpillar is an exo­ skeleton. All those exoskelelons do some of the jobs your skin does. They keep the stufi' inside an insect from falling out. They keep outside germs from getting inside the insect’s body. The second big difference has to do with blood. Your heart pumps blood through a network of blood vessels. Il’s a closed cir­ culatory system. That means the blood stays inside the vessels as it moves oxygen and other important things to all the cells in your body. An insect has an open circulatory system. Its blood-called hemolymph-just sloshes around inside its body. Remember how an insect doesn’t have bones to give its body structure? Its blood does that job. It’s like when you fill up a water balloon. The water inside pushes against the balloon and gives it shape. Like your blood, insect blood moves around important stufi' like nutrients and chemical messages. That’s why an insect has one blood vessel that runs along its back inside its body. That vessel is called the insect’s heart, but it’s much simpler than your heart. The insect heart pushes the blood from the insect’s tail end up to its head. Thal sends all those nutrients and messages to the insect’s brain. Then, the blood flows back through the insect’s body cavity. But insect blood doesn’t do the biggest job your blood does. Insect blood does not carry oxygen. That brings us to the third big difference. You take in air with your lungs. Then your blood carries the oxygen all over your body. Insects don’t have lungs. They take in air through a row of tiny holes along their sides-called spiracles. When the holes open, air enters a network of lubes. The tubes get smaller and smaller and smaller. They pipe oxygen to every cell in the insect’s body. That’s one of the reasons insects can’t get very large,” Zack said. “That tube sys­ tem only works for a certain size range. Thal explains why my insect friends are so tiny-but we still feel like we have so much in common. Our amazing differences don’t bug us al all. — t Sc ' • •T v-L' >• * J— ^1^ I 3 i ? 4 f 4 ^iri ■ iPflnnfMiddleville Community Food Pantry Director Jeanne Petersen by Nate Costello, store manager for the Hardina’s Friendiv recently did a “round-up” fundraiser to support the pantry. (Photo courtesy Jeanne Petersen) Middleville UMC to host Barry County Cares benefit concert on Friday Greg Chandler might not be available, and to cover that, Petersen hands clients $10 gift cards to Harding’s Friendly Market of Middleville to fill in those gaps. About 25 volunteers help staff and stock the pantry. Petersen is thankful to have the support of the Methodist church for the use of the space, which helps the pantry put all of the donations it receives into acquiring food. “Because they are generous enough to Staff ff^riter It’s a resource in the Middleville commu­ nity that some folks might not be aware of. Tucked in the basement of Middleville United Methodist Church, the Middleville Community Food Pantry serves about 35 families, representing more than 100 peo­ ple, in any given month, helping them make sure they have enough to eat. And pantry director Jeanne Petersen says with rising food costs, she’s seeing increased requests for help. “It’s a-growing. The need is there,” said Petersen, who has been the director of the pantry for the last 10 years. Clients who come to the pantry are inter­ viewed by Barry County Cares, based in Hastings, which serves as the intake resource for the Middleville pantry and four other pantries around Barry County. They are the clearinghouse for the clients that come in here. They do the inter­ view ... They get the information, and then that information is given to one of the vol­ unteers that come in,” Petersen said. Once clients go through the interview process and are approved by Barry County Cares, they can come in one time a month and choose five days’ supply of food. The pantry is open weekdays by appointment, Petersen said. “I (have clients) start with (canned) veg­ etables and fruits, and they work their way around (the pantry). They choose the food they want. I don’t choose any food (for them). The only thing I choose is the meat,” Petersen said. And while the shelves are well-stocked at the pantry, there are a few things that fel heal and rent and garbage disposal and insurance and all that stuff,” she said. The pantry recently received a check of more than $3,500 from Harding’s through a “round-up” fundraising campaign where shoppers could round up their grocery bill to the next dollar with the addilional contribu­ tion going to the pantry. Store director Nate Costello presented the check to Petersen. The church will host a benefit dinner and concert to support Barry County Cares on Friday, March 8, featuring music from the Langford Lads, three area musicians that specialize in Irish, old-time and folk music. The dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m., Petersen said. The dinner will consist of meatloaf, a baked potato bar, salad bar and dessert. The meal is $15 per person, with children 6-12 at $ 10 and kids 5 and under eating free. All proceeds will go to benefit Barry County Cares. Petersen notes that BCC does not receive any federal funding and strictly relies on private and business donations to serve the community, and that the organization does not receive financial support from the food pantries. 46 /I I » I • ci ! I' t * ♦IT^ .• t-IB) • ’ r FT/'UiMCl -2Kin!r<V-^4 r ■lb*- J ** iV ’I 4 ’S :r I ft', »*• ♦ ^-5 <*- A look inside the Middleville Community Food Pantry, located in the Middleville United Methodist Church. (Photo by Greg Chandler) i6 5* Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe an email to iVashinf^ton State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. / HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 7 - Movie Memories & Milestone.s watches a 1955 film starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone and Angela Lansbury, 5 p.in. Friday, March 8 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; teen neon sign making (registration required), 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1? - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 - lisy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. r9 7 k « >* / I.r* 9 r’ » A 9 I I I I I 9 • I 'V 4 I �Page 8 — Thursday, March 7.2024 — The Hastings Banner ■■ ■ B I 1 J Hastings ‘Matilda’ performaneje is the culmination of years of student, community involvement was important to put the energy into it. and I Hunter McLaren was going to get back what I put in.” Staff H'riter Lindsey and dozens of his Hastings class­ Hastings senior Keegan Lindsey never males have been preparing for their first show thought he’d be a lead performer. In fact, he set IO take place lonight at 7 p.m., with further wasn't sure he even wanted to be on sUge. showings each day through Saturday taking “1 guess I wasn’t really like considering doing the show until... I don t know, Lind­ place at 7 p.m. at ihe Hastings Performing Arts Ccnier. Saturday will have an additional sey said. “I just thought it was my senior year showing at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at and I was wanting lo get out there. hastings.ludus.com. It would be undersiandablc for a first-time Even before tonight’s show, Lindsey said performer lo avoid the limelight, opting for a he’s already quickly realized what makes minor role while they learn the ropes and take performing so great. cues from their peers. Instead, Lindsey has I never really understood the appeal of it,” found himself in the role of the loud, intimidating, force-of-nature headmaster Agatha he said. “But then you gel on stage, and you realize you can be as goofy as can be and Trunchbull in “Matilda,” the musical based people are entertained by it, it's just nice to on the Roald Dahl book of the same name. take a step back from the real world and just Although he admits it was a little daunting, be someone else.” he said it was easy to put his faith in Hastings As fun as it is, Lindsey also feels playing a Choir Director Andrew Moore and everyone leading character can have a lasting effect else involved in the program. that reaches beyond this week’s performanc­ “I was hesitant at first, but I just realized es. this is what I signed up for. 1 had to put my “Being a lead, I think it’s not only a big trust in Mr. Moore and everyone who cast me, basically.” he said. “Even though I was responsibility of learning your lines and hesitant, I just thought no one was going to doing your part in the musical. You don’t care as long as I did a good job, I realized it realize how many kids are looking up to you,” he said. “I remember being m cigh grade or a freshman, I looked up to all thos seniors and upperclassmen. You want to he like them.” Senior Abigail Byykkonen. performing as teacher Ms. Honey, said each performance contributes to the legacy of the arts and music programs at Hastings. . ., “As a lead, you’re a role model,” she said. You’re gonna influence even the kids that are super little to want to do stuff like this. We definitely should be promoting the arts. hope we do it justice.” of ByykMusic has always been a part l konen’s life, she said. That being said, she never knows what to expect as a performer. To be a performer is a highly dynamic expe­ rience - no two performances will be the same. She said rolling with the punches and learning how to be flexible on the fly is all part of it. “You have to be okay with failure when you’re going to be in musicals because you’re going to do everything, and there s always going to be a way to improve it and to make it better,” she said. “If you can t accept that you’re going to make mistakes r i and you’re going to not do it the best way, then it’s not going to be enjoyable. But once you embrace the fact that you’re gonna make mistakes, then it becomes super fun and you can really see growth and improve­ ment.” It's also easy to see that no one person could put on the show. While students con­ tribute hundreds of hours dedicated to rehearsal and practice, Byykkonen said par­ ent volunteers and the show’s directors argu­ ably contribute even more time. “We’re just the tip of the iceberg,” she said. “There’s so much that isn’t seen or acknowl­ edged that should be.” It’s a community experience, through and through. Byykkonen said teachers like Moore and her mom Faith Byykkonen, choir director at Hastings Middle School, have brought the best out of her. “They always pushed me to excellence and to do my best. 'Tfiey taught me things that I was not taught in other classrooms that were life practical skills,” she said. “I think music is super important, just as a way to express yourself and to push yourself out of your comfort zone.” « ■'si* Baylie Guernsey (center) practices among classmates for this week’s “Matilda” performance. It’s exactly why she and senior Zachariah Byle are looking forward to pursuing a career in music education following graduation. They hope to share those experiences and lessons with the next generation. “Music has always helped me throughout life, and it has definitely helped me step out of my shell and become a different person,” Byle said. “I just want to be able to help other peo­ ple do that and experience what music can do.” I t r u.' z < I b 9 I t i f !< I 1 I 4 t A J •i •V •I?' ;) A ) r Hastings High School students rehearse in the Hastings Performing Arts Center leading up to the show. Choir Director Andrew Moore said this year’s show is a true culmination of the school’s music and arts programming. Hastings High School senior Abigail Byykkonen (center) in costume as Ms. Honey, surrounded by “kindergarteners" (back, left to right) Anika Bourassa, James Stevens, Ally Herder, Bella Kensington, Micah Johnson, Nate Traver, (front, left to right) Liam Bradley and Sophie Haywood. (Photos courtesy of Bob Gaskill) I k Barry Conservation District receives $196,500 grant to combat invasive species like Mile-a-Minute Weed MI STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-297-39-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address: 206 w. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1400 In the matter of Mackenzie Viola Chapin-Dyer. TO ALL PERSONS, including: whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be ' barred or affected by the following: . TAKE NOTICE: Samantha Hoogterp has filed, a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 03/27/2024 at 2:45 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before • Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Mackenzie Viola Chapin-Dyer to Mackenzie Viola Hoogterp 213151 4 ■■ J’S: ’•s t L HO k 1 rTb V ,1 r rw j M fVf/VT- I PRESENTS ■» I p eAlllM F£V£r I 1 J ?• <1 A BENEFn FOR BARRY COUNTY VETERANS AND HASTINSS DAV Barry EXPO CENTER 1350 AA-37, HASTINGS AAARCH 23, 2024 5:OOPM-12:OOAM The Barry Conservation District announced this week that it has been awarded $196,500 in state grant funding. . The funds come to the BCD as part of the Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (BCK CISMA). This grant allocation underscores the collaborative efforts of BCD and BCK CISMA in combating invasive species across the region. The funds awarded to BCD are a portion of $3.6 million that was allocated by the state for 31 projects aimed at addressing invasiye species. Among these projects is BCK CISMA’s initiative to tackle the men­ ace of Mile-a-Minute Weed, currently only found in Calhoun County. This aggressive invasive vine poses a significant threat to Southwestern Michi^n’s native wildlife and ecosystems. Sara Huetteman, the invasive species coor­ dinator for the Barry Conservation District, plays the leading role in driving the success of the BCK CISMA, including securing fund­ ing for critical projects that address Red Swamp Crayfish and the Mile-a-Minute Weed. Huetteman’s dedication and expertise points to BCD’s cofhniitnient to preserving Michigan’s natural heritage and protecting biodiversity. “We are really ha$y to receive this grant ftinding so we are able to continue offering free services to lando,wners with Mile-a-MinUte Weed,” Huetteman said. “(The weed is) known to grow up to six inches a day, quickly Hunter McLaren Staff jVriter The Hastings Planning Commission might be looking at making some changes to city zoning next month. Commissioners discussed making changes to the Residential Suburban (R-S) zoning requirements or making changes to the city’s zoning map at their meeting Monday. The discussion was a continuation of last month’s meeting, in which they discussed a Cass Street neighborhood with inconsistent zoning The issue arose when Garry Moyer, a resident on the 900 block of West Clinton Street, inquired about an exemption from minimuni setback requirements on his properly He intended to build a garage on his property but found the l5-foot minimum setback required by the R-S zoning ■ ■ requirements was too restrictive for the way his home is configured on the property. Upon looking into the issue It was discovered many of the lots zoned for R-S in the neighborhood do not conform with city requirements. An analysis by the city discovered that 11 11 of the 26 lots in question do not conform with the 15-foot minimum setback require­ ment. AH 11 instances were built before the Sports Tap ($15 Sponsered by: ®t the door) (n’N IAKE< .hSINT) Main Raffle: Tick«ts: $5 or 5 for $20 Oil Electric Bike 5 eriddl. 2 Night Stoy ot Moptlny Lake Resort ( ! Si ■ JA F ■ t r"** > I ^4^ 3HB j Tk'■t’ S^Eiv (S»»” - > T **> , 2 i 'A C'r< . rr ■UM.* 1' id 7^ 4 <■ K jakikM'isj ospctSR to fflSDo ai ak i m ra 4 ‘a fiKisKSKr.^^ <• • X *FiF ^USashac^Ikc^ IdkgTO as^tdiKfBEst S 'szBici^r V a i ^S.’" 1 r "I ~a < 4 I : k r.. • « «« K * I k 9 ^| ^w la >am8^ . J* '** z . ,Jk S’ ay* I T 'I a?^ ,4 • T,. f «.x - Bxaatx t > W| U U 1 A ‘rt 'j t IP** ’ > ■wnas t '■■S -ww« >« ' 1 At- ’A ’ A. A :V r*** • 4 ni •*»«» 4 F * a sst (a fc. -- ’W’ Qlft The Mile-a-Minute Weed is an invasive vine that is known to grow six Inches in a single day. The weed can be found in Calhoun County currently while environmental professionals attempt to keep it from spreading. (Courtesy photo) ^Ot I Xi smothers trees, and forms dense mats that endanger the habitat of local wildlife. Our goal is to prevent it from spreading further into Michigan and protect our native plants and animals.” Barry Conservation District extended its I appreciation to all the BCK CISMA partners and Michigan Invasive Species Progra (MISP) for their support and collaboration. ■ For more information about Barry Conser­ vation District and its invasive species man­ agement efforts, visit barrycd.org/bck w II <« ' til w *% 4 **w - ■3 *1 v» I Planning commission to potentially discuss rezoning, amending zoning standards next month Entertainment by: Meal catered by: Kloostermans •CBT ■ Bucket Drawings, 50/50 Drawings, and a Silent Auction will be taking place all evening. PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for this event and OUR VETERANSI www.barrycountyaok.org district was zoned, meaning they’ve been grandfathered in. Commissioners generally found the R-S requirements to be mostly unsuitable for the character of the neighborhood, characterized by the fact that nearly half of the lots were non-conforming when they were rezoned. The discussion also brought into focus an issue on the commission’s task list, to review zoning throughout the city to ensure it was consistent. Commission Chair David Hat­ field said zoning issues like the ones seen in South Cass Street would be easier to handle with a more simplified set of zoning codes and ordinances. “We’ve got a fairly complex zoning code compared to a lot of communities,” Hatfield said. “1 think what we realized as the housing committee has been working on multi-family issues, we fell that we needed to make a comprehensive review of our zoning, our residential zoning ordinances in particular, to make sure that we are really doing what we intend to do.” Commissioners motioned to tentatively hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on April 1 in City Hall to discuss either amending the R-S setback requirements or rezoning the South Cass Street neighborhood as R-1 or R-2. The date is tentative because it falls during spring break, with commissioners unsure if there would be a quorum present to take any action. Hatfield lives in the affected neigh­ borhood and abstained from the motion, and would be unable to contribute to a quorum. Once the dale of the public hearing is determined, residents in the affected area and any houses within 300 feet will be provided a notice. Further complicating the issue, if commissioners find it necessary to rezone the neighborhood at their next meeting, they will be required by municipal law to begin a lengthy master plan amendment process. Steve Hoke, a Hastings resident who lives next door to Moyer, encouraged commission* ers to think carefully about how to proceed. Whichever route the commission chooses to follow could have wide-reaching implica­ tions - for example, rezoning the area to R-2 could allow duplexes in the neighborhood. “1 don’t want duplexes in my area,” Hoke said. That's a viiMK^v change that could Happen^ happe awiM. uiai vuuiu possibly. I know it’s not necessarily going to. but (it would change a reason why) we spent basically our life savings and half of our life in this area.” w. J &.,, tW -’x ‘J >5 X -**S. T * j V’ W' ’ * '' * 1 bi c .4' a > I k 1 x *( h > A. * X. *• 5 - r. !■ I 1 «-l J 1 • II .«■*«** AW i I I I t �I '' Ml .4 I*- ’ k V's'*Cl. s? < Hastings ^•'*' 4 I SPORTS SECTION ANNER I K. r Que Thursday, March 7, 2024 ■>• * < k t ■e. I M ' I 4. ► * ***: I M IL 2W 4 «9C w s 11 •s. .K /** V JK J- i . WiRfc.'' 4 V 9^. Ik I s 1 n “.'■*** > LI I 1 I. * I 1!=4 1 ■"J 1 1 / * Fx 1 r I i X J 4 i .ii ▲ •i M J •3V» A ** r I ...^ I fx< ;V -.:5£ I i { IT- ir<* r ■p^ ’ • V ?! i I * V ♦ / lirco ? r I rA- <> « I w 1 •^: V I *K. J-'i » fl st» 'K f J' «* A I •s J f— U Xr I I I T ■ r k .i . 4 ’ja r > J 49 CW. * I iv " OisWti ttoi r. M' ' ’’«* lite M **«-sa:a^ 4 Thornapple Kellogg senior Mall Holland and her teammates perform during round two of the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals at Central Michigan University's McGu Irk Arena Saturday, March 2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1’ I -irifc r *ubb Thornapple Mia Hilton (back left) I Huu.dppie Kellogg's rx^HuyyMid nmoiuDacK leu) and Payton Hayton Gater are the first to celebrate their team announced as the sixth-place finisher at the Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals inside Central Michigan University's McGuirk Arena in Mt Pleasant Saturday, March 2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Last one, best one for TK at Cheer Finals 1 •>> .u Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans took their one last chance to make their mark on the 2023-24 varsity com­ petitive cheer season and made it count. Senior Kenady Smith said the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team is a superstitious bunch. The Trojans take to sing­ ing a bit of ‘Now or Never’ before the start of round three each competition. “The line is, ‘history will know who we are. Smith said. “We always just belt that out. It is always so big. We are singing, danc­ ing, high energy, like we want to be here. And we’re here.” “Here” was McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleas­ ant for the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals Saturday afternoon, and the TK ladies left their mark by putting up their high­ est score of the 2023-24 season, 769.00 points, which put them in sixth place overall at the finals. They were almost seven points better than they were at the 2022-23 finals when they placed fifth, and they were just eight hun­ dredths of a point behind their co-champions f B tdiF I KW A f flee r% 3' r , I I p I ! jssa^'T. ■ -A • <k' F 4 <• ( 1 / m " H ■ rf* - I rf-' < ■/ 1 A •4F r I iJi > I PT IR I I K A I X* •* Ir .’1- • ( in the OK Gold Conference from Cedar Springs who managed a final tally of 769.08 to finish fifth. “We always peak at districts or at regionals and then we come and swallowed up in this big arena and get swallowed up by these big huge teams and whatever. They didn’t do that,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said. “They went out there and they peaked at the state finals. They went out there and did exactly what I asked them to do. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They went out there and got the highest scores of the season.” The Trojans tallied their top round one and round two scores and their top overall score too. Round three was less than half a point off their best score of the year, and coach Lula was thrilled to see scores of 9.9 and 10 from judges for their overall impres­ sion in that final round. Their final round three score was 315.40. Unbelievable,” Lula said. In round three, the Trojans outscored the team from Carleton Airport that won the state runner-up trophy. They outscored the defend­ ing state champions from Gibraltar-Carlson. «k They outscored all three of the competitors from their west side regional - Cedar Springs, Reeths-Puffer and Plainwell. Only the state champions from Allen Park and the Dearborn Divine Child girls that placed third overall were better than TK in round three. “That is exciting to me. Little wins,” Lula said. “We knew we weren’t coming to win the mitten. Of course, we would love to, but we knew where we stood. We had to go out there and perform, and have our best day, and our best rounds, and our best feeling, and we did all of that.” Gibraltar Carlson and Allen Park have won the past 17 MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer championships, with one school or the other finishing second nine times during that stretch. Gibraltar Carlson has won the title 11 times in those 17 seasons and Allen Park girls made it six championships in that span of dominance since 2008. Allen Park won with an overall score of 793.34. Carleton Airport took the runner-up spot with 779.92 points ahead of Dearborn Divine Child 779.84, Gibraltar Carlson 778.10, Cedar Springs 769.08, TK 769.00, Plainwell 762.06 and Reeths-Puffer 745.02. “It is crazy, and I am so happy that we peaked and got our highest at state,” Smith said. The TK ladies didn’t just close strong. They started strong and had a great middle portion too. Coach Lula was looking for performance, punch and passion in round one, and she got it from her girls who earned a score of 230.90. “They looked like they loved what they were doing and that was the difference,” Lula said. “In round two, I made it a point to say, ‘listen you have to go out there and stick your skills. If you do that you will be undeniably above 220, you will.’ They did that. They went out there and they drilled their feet into the ground and they spread those toes to make sure they didn't move, and they did their job. That is all I can ask for as a coach. Today was exceptional. I am so proud of my athletes.” The TK ladies had a score of 222.70 in round two. Smith said she felt like she was much more present mentally at this year’s finals. The excitement and adrenaline left her barely remembering what had happened at ±e end of the 2023 finals. There were two stunning scores, aside from TK’s performance, ±at played a big part in the day’s final standings. Gibraltar Carlson was in second place,.54 behind Allen Park heading into round three, but a stunt group came crashing down during their round three routine forcing an eight-point deduction ±at really hurt Carlson’s chances of keeping pace with Allen Park. The other biggie was the round two score for the Cedar Springs girls - 228.68. The TK ladies were pretty happy to boost their round two score from regionals by a little over two points. The Red Hawks upped their game to improve on their round two score from regionals by more than six points. Trojan senior Mali Holland got up out of the circle of her teammates as the Red Hawks’ final tally was read with all the teams gathered on the mat and then plopped down laying on her back as the numbers sank in. Finishing.08 behind the Red See TROJANS, page 11 » ♦ ' 9^ . Delton boys win first district title in 40 years MS* •r“ ■12 ! 0 -r • ■ k> srf K r fl- -t Brett Bremer I Si* < ’JJ I r I MIK* X J-f*” J ! (■I"’’ ! I. .■J. M p .F •» n/* .• X iff » t ’< * > •r > f z f* » •»• » I * rf.t I ■l*'' I t *- r ted I • '•it U • ■• i tA ■■ J* 'v; ** Sports Editor The difference was 30 points at the end of the Trailblazers’ victory over the visiting Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team Jan. 11 in Saugatuck when the home team buried seven threes over the Panthers’ zone defense. The difference was 14 points when the Delton Kellogg boys missed 14 free throws In their Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen­ tral Division loss in the rematch with the Trail­ blazers in Delton two weeks ago [Feb. 16]. The difference was two points when Delton Kellogg freshman guard Grady Matteson decided to attack the basket from the lop of the key with his Panthers down 36-34 in the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Bloomingdale High School Friday night. This time was different. A Matteson fake took the first Saugatuck defender to the ground, and then he looked to spilt two guys at the free throw line to get to the hoop. He stumbled and went up with a shot as he was fouled. Matteson’s oft'-balance shot hit its mark to tie the ballgame. DK sophomore guard Keegan Hill could hardly stop hugging Matteson long enough for him to go swish a free throw through the hoop that put the Panthers in front 37-36 with 4.4 seconds to play - the game winning point in the Panthers’ first district championship in 40 years. After a couple timeouts, the Trailblazers were inbounding the basketball on the offen- sive end. Their star Russell Vandepoel received the ball behind a couple of screens, got by Hill in the right comer, did a little up and under move around DK’s Victor Gonza­ lez along the baseline and put a floater up that glanced just hard enough off the inside of the rim to bounce out. The Trailblazers hands went to their heads in disbelief as a mob scene of maroon and white played out in celebration above the massive Bloomingdale Cardinal logo at cen­ ter court. Saugatuck finished the 2023-24 SAC Cen­ tral season tied atop the conference standings at 9-1 with Galesburg-Augusta, and the Trail­ blazers end the season at 18-6. Delton Kel­ logg saw its season end in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 3 Regional Semifinals at Pewamo-West­ phalia Tuesday evening against Covenant Christian. The Panthers close the year at 12-12 overall. Senior forward Chad Stopher led Delton Kellogg with 13 points in the win, matching Vanderpoel’s total for the night. Matteson finished with 11 points. Matteson just joined the regular varsity roster in early February - in part because of his own skill and in part to help a beat up varsity squad missing the likes of Torren Mapes, Blake Lillibridge and Grant McAr­ thur, which is also now without starting soph- See DISTRICT, page 11 I* c* I £ * .* w •4r«' ■ •9 JI« I /. wPi •TL .• I H* * 14 w ■ '•? .M- .»■ ' I 31'5’0 n JI H«5< a J** A 0.T > b s kl H a •.Nj - — V V ro > 1 w V I r Ofi5^ I I J > V A i t I f « paro/^ t » ’ % I -ilr;. I 54 t •1 p *» .1 1 .1 ■*«N 7? r J .‘K* I I 5 # .k « 4 I d » . t y t Wb ' The Delton Kellogg varsity boys' basketball team celebrates its first district championship in 40 years after a 37-36 win over Saugatuck in the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Bloomingdale High School Friday. Team members are (front from left) Victor Gonzalez. Keegan Hill. Grady Matteson. Tyler Howland, (back) assistant coach Jason Howland, Cristian Rojas. Gabe Smoezynski. Gabe Ramsey, Francesco Monni. Hugo Martino, Chad Stopher. Isaiah Resendiz, Andrew Diamond, Rhys Bedford, Torren Mapes, JV coach Cogan McCoy, Blake Lillibridge and head coach Jim Hogoboom. f L, -'S <- / .r /I* I> h X >■ J -.1 t » M CS I .................. ‘ II •> * / 'J. < •S’-’-* vx �**4 J POrj^ 10 Th« H«»1,f>Qf- Banncf Thurxliiy. March 7. 2024 Bigger, faster Chargers end Panther postseason ihc first two buckeu of the game in the painl, able to use his height Io ju.si turn and flip the proud of my kids for continuing Io try to have Brett Bremer Spi»rt\ l.dihtr They both ael to pul numbers nn the ban hcf in their gymnaaum for a district champi­ some posilive possessions rhe DK boys end their season at 12-12 with their program’s first district champion­ onship Hut Grand Rapids Covenant Christian was niHch better at putting numbers on Ihc score Ux*d in Ihe MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal at F’cuamo-Westphalia High School Tuesday night The C hargers iiwk an XM 2K victory over the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team to get the chance to add ra^onal championship numbers to their ban­ ner Thursday night back at P-W Oehon Kellogg They're battle-tested. < head coach Jim Hogoboom said of the (. hargers I think they're probably the best 16-h team in the state They have a number of Division I opponents on their schedule from Holland Christian, Zeeland La.si and West, playing perennial powerhouses They're one of those perennial powerhouse kind of pro- ship in 40 years Covenant Christian ran out to a 23-0 lead grams loo. fhey have a lot of size, even at the guard pL?sition. As you stand next Io them, they’re bigger than they are on film, I think they're last, athleiie, strong and experienced. It was a thrill Io be there with three really, really established, quality programs. Nobody likes Io gel embarrassed on the scoreboard, but I'm outside game. The Chargers’ 6-foot-6 junior center Ben Elzinga had a game-high 16 points with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter. He scored 99^ T , ■ 4 Iw I I M *3ar ball in over DK senior center Chad Slophcr. Elzinga was far from the only Charger J to with some length to him. and Covenant Christian used its size and athleticism to pressure the Panthers into turnovers through­ in the game’s first three and a half minutes Tuesday, with Delton Kellogg calling more timeouts in that stretch (three) than it had field goal attempts (two). Delton Kellogg turned the ball over seven times during that opening run by the Chargers. Covenant Christian hit its first six shots of the game, building a 14-0 lead. The Chargers' first miss came only because senior Spencer Holsiege couldn’t qutle put down a break­ away dunk attempt, but the Chargers rebound­ ed the miss eventually getting a triple from senior Mike DeVries that upped the lead to 17-0 spurring DK head coach Jim Hogo­ boom's second timeout of the game with 5:18 to go in the opening quarter. His first timeout came just 57 second.s in down 6-0. DeVries’ triple there was the third of the game already for the Chargers, and they cer­ tainly had the inside game to pair with the W 5%*^ Ir 4*. F^' • ’ out the first half. Covenant Christian led 60-14 at the half, and called off the press in the second half. The Chargers’ starters gave way to the bench a little over two minutes into the second half. iJ All 13 Chargers scored in the ballgame. Junior Nick Oosterhouse and DeVries both had 13 points. Senior Brett Cammenga and is junior Evan Pipe added eight points each. The Chargers’ first half streak finally ended when DK senior guard Torren Mapes came off the bench to provide a bit of a spark han­ dling the ball against the Covenant Christian f • pressure. He attacked and dished the ball out for a look at three that freshman guard Grady Matteson buried for his team's first points with 4:22 to go in that opening quarter. In that second half, Hogoboom said he was just looking for positive posse.ssions from his guys - handling any pressure and getting good shots. He thought there were moments when they accomplished that. Matteson finished with a team-high nine points. Foreign exchange students joined him W^g£5^ * /■ ,1 Delton Kellogg sophomore guard Keegan Hill looks to get a pass around pressure from Covenant Christian senior Brayden Stange during the first half of their MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal ballgame at Pewamo-Westphalia High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ioO I J |j|ff « J I • R Delton downed by G-A girls Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team had its season ended by South­ western Athletic Conference Central Divi­ sion foe Galesbuig-Augusta in the MHSAA Division 3 District opener at Kalamazoo Christian High School Monday. The Rams took a 56-34 win - their third win of the season over the Panthers. *» Really can’t fault our effort by an stretch as the kids worked hard throughout the game,” Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn said. •‘Like we have for a majority of the year, our shot selection was really good. We had some outstanding looks, but the shots just didn’t fall. It’s kinda off our makeup for the year.” The Delton Kellogg girls were just 26 percent shooting from the floor and only 29 percent from the free throw line. Delton Kellogg senior Paytn Robinson had what coach Mohn called arguably her best night in a Panther uniform. She had ten points and seven rebounds while play­ ing some pretty good D according to her coach. Addie Stampfler led Delton Kellogg with 11 points and nine rebounds. The DK girls end the year with a 5-17 overall record. G-A improved to 9-14 with the win and was set to take on the 21-1 Kalamazoo Christian Comets back at K-Christian High School last night, March 6, in the district semifinals. Hackett Catholic Prep and Comstock were slated to go at it in the district’s other semifinal match- up Wednesday. 4 l- Li appreciative of Monni’s buckets as a lough evening wound down. Cristian Rojas saw Monni breaking through the lane late in tran­ sition and fed him for a lay-up that accounted for the game’s final points - a bucket that had I r *r I J /. ZLt <** *7 ■> * 'i:. •a * f < X teammate Rhys Bedford up off the bench cheering and clapping. I •1 “The thrill of how they came together, especially the last 3-4 weeks, is something they can feel good about,” Hogoboom said. 4k Wf 4 It gives me some pride, how they continued to rally around each other. We had other lop­ sided loses this year, and that is not easy for 9 < J t anybody. Each day they’d come back to } J we asked of them. This is the first season the Panthers have k f I I ^SSS****’ 1 J • •1 squad won 14 games. That Panther squad was * special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/ or abutting Sylvan Court which include the following parcel numbers: SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 -09-150-017-00 08-09-030-0^0-0? 8-09-030-030-0 Q8-Q9-Q3Q.Q30-Q7 0 9-030-030-08 ■iKtf »k*S Wigm Blllh PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the administrative costs), and has placed the same on file with the Township clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the for^ the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions the statutory requirements. 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If written objections are filed with the township board at or- before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land “"^Muting more than 20% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions In support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, are filed with the township, Following the hearing, the township boa rd may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and in order to appeal to the State confirmed. 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PROPERTY SHALL NOT nr Ann and the ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF rncr cuf FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARiwr HEARING <”■ representative and to submit assessment district, the plans and cost PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE _______________________ Boil'd determines to proceed with the special assessments, the Board will cause a special will be held, after notice to record assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing nuhlirr««, ___ ___ ^®‘^°'^°OWnersofDronprtvnr««,.,.sJa...u_____ .-.H________ -I . . ® public comments property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear concerning the proposed special assessments. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and with disabilities at the hearing upon sevpn A 7 ' auxiliary aids and services to individuals ( ) days notice to the Township Clerk. Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M-37 Highway Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 212855 f i f r t I I J J 1 i I 1 I i r t t b «l^ lp.1 . < > 1 ■L Delton Kellogg senior Francesco Monni puts a shot up for two points during the fourth quarter of his team's loss to Covenant Christian in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal at PewamoWestphalia High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) II Delton Kellogg senior guard Torren Mapes works to drive past Covenant Christian junior Nick Oosterhouse during the first half of their MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal ballgame atPewamoWestphalia High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i/ oil * ia bSlkphtc.S«&i bUUiaiMil:* tollpeersCawHasem^— < II ist'i'arfs ai 5® ftha 1 hst Friday, (tech 2 (Roia ly St THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of Johnstown Township, Oduy Barryvuuiny, County, rviicnigan, Michigan, nas has oetermined, determined, based based on petitions submitted to ----- undertake a private road improvement project on Sylvan Court in the Township, and to create a I / '/ -x. » a ■k k upset in a district semifinal bailgame by a Galesburg-Augusta team it defeated twice during the regular season. mark. I H. ’ * * had double digit wins since the 2016-17 Pirates won a very different ballgame Tues­ day night, out-dueling a previously undefeat­ ed North Muskegon 43-41 in overtime. Those Norsemen see their season end with a 24-1 £ I i work, and work with each other and do what 3 Regional Final tonight, March 7. The 23-2 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 I score six points too. The DK crowd and bench were especially Covenant Christian will face regional host Pewamo-Westphalia in the MHSAA Division JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: al the top of the DK scoring leaderboard. Hugo Martino finished with six points and Francesco Monni came off the bench late to Lions chip away at district deficit to beat Potterville Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions just stuck to the smallish goals. Cut the Potterville lead in half. Then cut it in half again. And finally wipe it away all together. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half of its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Potterville High School Wednes­ day, Feb. 38, and rallied for a 72-68 win over the host Vikings. The prize was a date with Pewamo-Westphalia in the Lions’ 14th-ranked MHSAA Division ivivisiuii 3 J District uismci Final rinai back back at Potterville High School Friday - a bailgame the Pirates won 59-42, Trailing 24-10 at the start of the second quarter of the district semifinal with Potter­ ville, the Lions just wanted to cut the Viking lead to seven by the half. A three from senior guard Ayden Wilkes got things started for the Lions, sparking an 8-0 Maple Valley run over the final couple minutes of that first half. R4 V’w ® heady group of kids, Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “A lot of them are three-year varsity players. They J’ave been through it. These guys have played like 75 varsity games in three years. They just never gave up, and that is kind of been our mantra this year. No matter what the score is, we re going to keep fighting. We have done it a ew times. Kind of the cardiac kids this year. We tend to come ------- „a i.,. come EfipL back in games lot. It was fun.” Senior forward Cam Carpenter had a putoack. freshman guard Teegen McDonald drilled a couple free throws , . ^^upie tree throws, and a free throw Wgs had the Potterville ead down to 32-25 by the half-just what the Lions were looking for. middle of the third quar- ippt helped the Lions cut what grew back cut what grew back M . *7, lead down to two, Maple Valley ;ch:« *1. ?• one before ishing the third down 47-44. **^°^^*^ to a to a and game at 50-50, but eventually McDonald made an outstanding dish to Carpenter for an open jumper that he knocked down to put the Lions in front 52-50. A three by McDonald pushed the Lion edge to 55-50. nine, then 11 before Batterham hit a three with 3.02 to go to stymie the Lion surge senior guard Connor Joseph was enough to seal the win in the final half minute. McDonald finished with 25 points and Wilkes had 24 for the Lions. Junior guard Jakeb McDonald chipped in nine points and Carpenter had eight. We have been playing together since first grade or something like that,” said Wilkes, who joined the Maple Valley varsity as a freshman. “We just have great chemistry from the four of us: me, Callan, Cam and Connor. It is just really good chemistry. It look a little lime this season to work in the younger guys, but certainly adding the freshman McDonald has been a boost. kk In the middle of the season, Teegen started to get hot and we just didn’t know how to play with each other, sharing the ball and stuff” Wilkes said. “We would have one guy go for’a lot and the other guys wouldn’t do anything Mixing him in with us makes us even better.” Barterham had a game-high 32 points for Potterville. He had five threes. The Vikings also got ten points from Isaiah Woloszyn 13 from Reid Jackson and eight from Vasquez. Diego “I thouglit they came out and played really fin­ couple free throws with our scouting report was not allowing [Batterham] to get run-out lav-ins mH hL'77 Ltons within clock liJkerunde^"’ Mnm « minutes to go. His team never trailed again throw by Potterville star guard Kaleb Batterha Pl momentarily tied the ball- buzzer from beater all .1 . ... . * J four in the first quarter and it reaflv h "'Jr'"''"® turning the ' b‘houghnhey did a rea y good job of trvino trx . i *A J take awav riirn . “ / ‘ "s uiKe Ayden [Wilkes] and Connor [Joseph],awav Our other guys stepped up in the seeond <fea ' i CJJ 2»,«aiKiiili»u„dii!n(le Lk * is- about • 5^ X ‘It really IISJ J ‘ * of W ^^acesthis three-quarter court to close the first quarter, Despite his inflated point total, Nevins was “Callan was awesome tonight defensively. well,” Nevins said of the , . Vikings. “They were making shots with hands in their faces and some of the things that we talked about in 49 48^ a er Batterham three with 1:01 to go cut the Lion lead to 68-60. Yet another Batterham A steal and then two free throws by Lion SM: The only three Batterham hit in the first momentarily. Maple Valley was up by double figures for the next two minutes before anoth­ 29 seconds left. s did something super positive for us to win.” exceptionally pleased with the efforts of senior guard Callan Hoefler defensively try­ ing to keep him in check. three had the Vikings back within 70-65 with ttl Even the guys who came off the bench tonight that didn’t get a lot of minutes, they all half was The Maple Valley lead went to six, then MKI Mflti i ied from psge 9 *W I .X * It, J * ««Hollai Bbd »k; i T »« He’s a really, super tough kid. It is hard to tell, because he doesn't ever show emotion, but I think he rally locked in and said ‘you X' K know' what, it’s my senior year, I’m going to • get a stop and I'm going to help my team win any way I can.’ I thought he played an excel­ lent game tonight. t; ‘J' sej * Ij He fouled out with a minute and a half left, and we were up 11 and [Batterham] start­ ed making shots again.” Wilkes was pretty impressed with HoeIler's defensive efforts too, calling him a "dog" on D. Hoefler got a standing ovation from the Lion crowd when he fouled out late ****il from Su in the bailgame. The Lions end the year with a 10-14 over­ all this season, Potterville fell to 7-16 with the loss. The 2013-14 season was the last time the Lions had as many as ten victories, S and Friday was to be the program’s first dis­ trict final appearance since 2018. “To do those things, it shows how hard these kids have worked and put in the time Sis. X 'A over the summer. It is starting to pay off a little bit. Friday night is where we want to J be,” Nevins said. Pewamo-Westphalia knocked off Saranac 64-40 in the second district semifinal in Potlerville Wednesday. > * a >11 The Pirates moved to 22-2 with their dis­ 'X trict final win over the Lions, and added a win 1 in their regional semifinal on their home court over a previously undefeated North Muskegon team Tuesday. Their only two losses this season have come against eighth­ r- ranked Laingsburg. Dominic Weber led Potterville with 11 points and Trevor Spitzley. Kash Pohl and Trent Piggott had nine points each in the dis­ Teegen thought Teegen played an excellent McDonald was the s •> *) 1 trict final w in. ! i J * X game’s 'Vilkes had 14 e m the loss. ■ 1 I I NS'W “fl .• *• s - B *1 h V -Wk * lx �A % T i. I I t Friddle fifth Saxon with three state medals IS- f Brett Bremer I U 'S s I ! 1 L 1 .*1 I ss r' s ■> 5*5 I t'SsM * S iS% 4 * r y b.± f p 21c I ‘Sill Ms !5 r BOli' * J }1 b r tf *5 r ft* ' X • /I ; h. I I 1 I i 4 0 I pf I f •b J J : I I t k I * r u*» * s J R, serct^ rapes Wks Io ft, V.? •A»** «>-«U 2n ;•? ■ ■ w«w n fie usu • ^'• > «*» 1.<1 t Wafa High Sete', ■yfeSre) d Sfett Bremef) s chip away at tfistrii ;it to beat PoMe nr ^fahetiKicW M C «r asW 51.2 ; J c is jj. ,5, tetr tew ft»» . ttocloxtheHii^ dose lit Suff IM' ‘‘ iijiVi? lollol’*' a sfe Baoeita to' ® ■ r • b’S r ».«• -5 t u 3££X-;-’“t ■QGaE^ *1 tn s/iow * lA'f » I J } ' • I** >«BW* r/ r>' II w I ft * A . •‘ '— Ms 4 '^4 Pa Kt ‘ •*w fc fc s«■* 1' . ■if r 1 1'^ J A M ’ 4 ' ■ Fl i <WrH 4- r «• Sports Editor J J It is an impressive list Hastings junior Isaac Friddle joined over the weekend at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, winning his third state ft medal in three varsity seasons for the Saxons * 1 * ft' at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. *1. i. ’ He is just the fifth Saxon wrestler to be a J I three-time sUte placer, and if he ends his te* senior season on the sUte finals medal stand c w A.* in the same way he ended his freshman, soph­ 5^*4^ *9 "7 omore and junior campaigns he would be the t' '-f Hastings program’s first ever four-time slate wrestling medalist. k : A. I 1 < I Friddle joins Jack Woitjer (class of 1978), RJ A 4 Morgan (2006), Matt Watson (2208) and his ▼ i 1 head coach Jason Slaughter (2015) on the list of *4 three-time Saxon state medalists. Coach Slaugh­ ter said that Watson is the only four-time state 55 .1 b& qualifier he knows off in the program’s history. r tf L; Friddle clinched his third state medal with -w J an 8-2 win over Lakeland’s Andrew Neu­ mann in the blood round of Division I’s 215pound weight class and then finished eighth as he fell in his two Saturday matches during V F the medal rounds. He was one of three juniors competing in t •—T * the Division 1 State Finals this season for the Saxons. Keegan Sutfin placed fifth in the 144-pound weight class to secure his first state medal. Junior Troy Hokanson went 1-2 DiXTrs 2?5 pound h Lakeland's Andrew Neumann in the blood round of Friday, falling 8-3 to Conner Haslett from Ma ch 2 Friddle D°acedZh?h nv«r thl u ? ^dividual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downtown Detroit Friday, Lapeer in the blood round (the second round March 2. Fnddle placed eighth over the weekend earning his third state medal in three seasons. (Photo by Brett Bremer)( of consolation where the winners are guaran­ teed a state medal and their opponents' see their season come to an end.) / Detroit Catholic Central’s Connor Ber■* cume made it back-to-back individual state title’s in Division I’s 215-pound weight class. V Friddle started his tournament with a pin of Traverse City West’s Brady Vaughn, but then . . .Ilb> HMM ran into Bercume in the quarterfinals. Beru p > cume pinned him in 42 seconds. “It’s always just wrestling with Isaac,” coach Slaughter said. “He never seems to I make a big deal out of things such as wrestling Pin the blood rounds where a lot of wrestlers do. / Bftbu) He just goes out does his thing and wrestles. 9 L w I J He didn’t quite have the day he wanted [Satur­ A r I day] and some matches just didn’t go his way, <4 but still a huge accomplishment being able to r .4 »-•' HUI >*1 repeat [as a medalist] for the third time.” y 1 Sutfin had to win two consolation round matches to get his state medal. He was bested ft I, 1 •-^. X by Temperance Bedford’s Noah Benore in the C'« I ) opening round of the the 144-pound weight ? I ••7 >'-iZ a I class, 6-3. Sutfin put together pins of Fern­ I. •M K dale’s Daniel Gonzalez and Flushing’s Pey­ r r /'4 Aa ,v ton Ingram to clinch his spot in the top eight. —mW*™"** iin .' A it Back on the mat Saturday in the medal r" .— T y i f M rounds, Sutfin pinned Holt’s Ayden Mosher, iJ ..V' > . a. JC, ~' *1*-. but was pinned himself by Westland John £ c-V4 b r Glenn’s Franklin Hernandez in the consolation J*, -Mbh^ u I A semifinals. In the match for fifth place, Sutfin Saxon junior Troy Hokanson fights to try and score a take down during his 8-3 loss Hastings junior Keegan Sutfin cefebrates his pin of Flushing's Peyton Ingram in the stuck Grand Blanc’s Nik Lemons in 1:40. to Lapeefs Conner Haslett in the blood round of Division Ts 106-pound weight class blood round of Division Ts 144-pound weight class Friday, March 2, at the MHSAA “Keegan has really come alive in the postat the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downtown Detroit Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Sutfin went on season,” Slaughter said. “From what I have Friday, March 2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to place fifth during the medal rounds Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HW ihJ £&> B* seen is he has just been more relaxed in his wrestling. He has a plan when he goes out and just continues to wrestle. He has always been a good wrestle,r but I think all the pieces are falling m place for him. He really had a great tournament getting all of his wins by fall.” Nobody in Division 1 had more pins over the weekend than Sutfin, who finished with four. Nobody in DI had a faster pin thank Hokanson. He opened consolation matches Friday by sticking Utica Ford’s Nathaniel Barry in 15 seconds to earn a spot in the blood round. Hokanson’s season came to an end though with an 8-3 loss to Lapeer’s Conner Haslett in their 106-pound blood round match. "Overall it was a really great tournament for us,” Slaughter said. “Even though we always want more, two placers for guys and four overall [with two girls earning medals too] is pretty great. Also, all seven of our qualifiers are returning next year.” Bercume was one of five guys to win individ­ ual sUte championships for the Detroit Catholic Central team that also won the MHSAA Divi­ sion 1 Team Wrestling State Championship the weekend before in Kalamazoo. Mason Stewart at 150-pounds, Darius Marines at 157, Wyatt Lees at 113and Grayson Fuchs at 126 pounds all won individual state titles too. In all, Detroit Catholic Central sent 14 wrestlers to the MHSAA Division 1 Individ­ ual State Finals and 13 of them finished their weekend on the medal stand. - u I * tf DISTRICT, continued from page 9 omore point guard Tyler Howland who was injured in the regular season finale. Mapes is back, if still somewhat less than full strength, for the postseason run. “This team just fills me with so much pride in how they have rallied around each other and full embraced the work necessary to have this moment,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Hogoboom said Friday. “It really was a hard-fought game with a bit of back and forth. We won tow games this week playing defense we haven’t played all year.” The Panthers turned to a triangle-and-two to score a 67-60 win over Holland Black River in the district semifinals last Wednes­ day, a team that beat the Panthers by 12 in Holland in a SAC Central ballgame at the start of February. The Panthers and River Rats split their SAC Central series this sea­ son. In the district final, the Panthers turned to their rarely used man-to-man defense to slow down the Trailblazers and hold them to their fewest points in a ballgame since the opening week of the season. Neither team did much scoring early. Sau­ gatuck led 9-3 after one quarter. Delton Kel­ logg fought back to lead 14-13 at the half and then kept pushing to lead 27-15 at the end of three quarters. The Trailblazers opened the fourth quarter on a 12-3 run to get within 27-24. DK held a slim lead throughout most of the fourth quarter. A free throw by Mapes moved the DK advantage to 34-31 with 50 seconds remaining in the ballgame. Trailblazer senior guard Elijah Janowiak attacked down the lane for a bucket that got his team within 34-33 and then a steal at midcourt by Vanderpoel turned into another chance for Saugatuck. Vanderpoel went right on the attack. He spun around one defender along the lane and then crashed into Mapes as he put a shot up and in. Mapes was whistled for a block and Vanderpoel hit his free throw to make it a 36-34 Sajigatuck lead with 27 seconds remaining. Hill was big on both sides of the floor, seeing a big boost in his ball-handling duties with Howland out and ajlso tasked with trying to contain Vanderpoel. He succeeded for the most part. Vanderpoel j only had one point through the first three quarters. “The community response has been awesome, obviously,” Hogqboom said. “The kids did fantastic work. A cdach from Kalamazoo Valley came down to cofripliment our kids on their poise, behavior aqd attitude - which is really what concerns mi^even more than wins and losses. Hogoboom said aftenhis team’s 51-37 loss to Saugatuck Feb. 16 hd told his guys that he could see a rematch brewing if they got the work done they needefl to in the final two regular season contests nd the district semi* final that followed. I The Panthers spent a little time in practice each of the next couple weeks with a focus on Saugatuck, in particular tweaking the way they would try and get through the Trailblaz­ ers’ full-court defense. They were ready for Black River in the district semifinals too in Bloomingdale last Wednesday - taking a 67-60 win. Hill just took over the point guard duties from the injured Howland in that bailgame. “Keegan played by far the best game I have seen him play. He handled their pres­ sure and was a lock down defender in our gimmick we played,” Hogoboom said. “I 1» was really impressed with him. Stopher and exchange student Hugo Marti­ no were the offensive spark. Stopher had nine points and Martino had six, including a mon­ ster dunk, in the opening quarter. DK still trailed 24-19 at the end of one though and 32-30 at the half. Matteson and Mapes both hit two three-pointers in the third quarter to push the Panthers back into things after the River Rats stretched their lead to 42-32 early in the sec­ ond half. Matteson had 15 points in a six-min­ ute span in the second half and finished with a game-high 20 points. Stopher had 17 points and Martino 11 in the bailgame. Black River got 19 points from Jonah Vandermeer and 13 from Josiah Thomas. Those are the two guys we chased in our triangle-and-two gimmick,” Hogoboom said. “I really didn't feel like their other guys would hurt us over time.” The River Rats did enough to lead 53-52 with seven minutes to play, but DK went on a 10-0 run over the next couple minutes to take control. They led by seven with 4:32 to play in the game. The River Rats closed within three points, but free throws by Stopher, Matteson and Martino closed things out. H-1 :3* S'- TROJANS, continued from page 9 fj the L"®- r r> 3 * -r Mli H» 1 B '< ' Hawks was just about the only thing for the Trojans to feel any kind of disappointment in all day long. The only other thing to feel bittersweet about was the meet being the last for a group .7- s’ of Trojan seniors who have been a part of a few of the best competitive cheer seasons, if not the best, ever at TK. “They are so ruthless, in a good way,” Lula said of her seniors. “They are ruthless, and i*‘*Xrf** k > t BP * bjn^ 'r hill !M > if I* 9( ft. j ■ {1^ 'iw' ¥ »1ID i»« 11; • ihe^ r c'l tv* , I L 4 Thornapple Kellogg's Claira Kovich and Kenady Smith perform a kick with their teammates during round one of the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Finals inside Central Michigan University's McGuirk Arena in Mt. Pleasant Saturday. March 2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) they are gritty, and they have been so dedicat­ ed from the very beginning ... I almost feel like they created minijnext generations of themselves. They havel totally, 100 percent taken them under their wing and not only athletically. They know how to lead kids and what is expected of our program. My seniors are exceptional.” The Trojan senior group includes Kenady Smith, Holland, Ana Jo Smith, Ava Jahnke and Emilie Landry, as well as exchange stu­ dents Madita Boppel, Martine Christensen, Nina Durikova and Aurora Sisto. With a big sophomore group and some talented juniors, coach IJula sees her program remaining strong for ye^s to come. The state champs will likely be strong for years to come too. Allen Park had scores of 238.40 in round one and232.54 in round two. Those were the top scares in each of those rounds. They finished off with the top round three tally too at 322.40* The runner-up Carleton Airport team had scores of 235.00 in round one, 229.82 in round two and 315.10 in round two. The Cedar Springs girls added scores of 229.70 in round one and 310.70 to their big round two score. The TK girls will have to find a new conference rival next winter as the Red Hawks are exiling the OK Conference for the River City Alliance. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing 213152 The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on Monday March 18,2024 at 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Township Hall 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings Ml 49058. the Regular Board meeting to follow. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing, calling or via email the following; Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetownship,com g f'.t^ 7 /< ‘ Z > I’ » f I » I 4 �■■ I I rr J L- .-J f r 1 Ptga 12 - Tbwlty March 7. 2024 - Tha Maattngi Bannar I Y f t LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTKC OF MORTOAOe FORECLOSURE SALE ABonlion homeowner ft you ore a fTM8»y eorvloe r I morrteer on ecbve teity if your penod of active duty hoe oonduded I•eetean80dayeago. orifyou please contact OUR OFFICE AT THE hove been ordered to acth« duty, ptooee conted NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY me attorney ter the party korectoalng tha modgoga ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be rescinded at tea lotephona nonteer stated m this nolloa by the foreefooing mortgagee In (hat everit, your Noeoe of lof»ctoaur» by odvertisemenl Nolloa is domogM. if any. shall be limited solely to the return Mn under section 3212 of tee revised judicature of the bd amount tendered at sale, plus Inlareot •a of 1861. 1861 PA 236. MCL 600 3212. (hot tee ATTENTION HOMEOWNER If you are a military tolowteg mortgage be foredoeed by a sola of •ervioe member on active duty. If your period of tea mortDoged p(»m»et. or some port of them, of active duty has concluded leas than 90 days ego, a pubar auction seis to the highest bidder for cosh trva duty. pleaM or H you have bean oniorod to or cashier 's c*»eck al tee piece of bolding the drourt contact tha attorney for the party foreclosing the oourt in B^ County. Michigan starting promptty mortgage at the telephone number stated In this at 1 00 pm on Apd 11, 2024 Tha amount dua on notice Notice of foredosure by advertisement tea mortgage may be greater on the day of tha Under (he power of sale contained herein in said sate Placing Iha highast bid at tee sale does not mortgage and the statute in such cate made and •utomehcoly entitts the purchaser to free and door provided, notice is hereby given under section 3212 (Mnanho of tea property A potential purchaser » of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, •ncoureged to conted the county register of deeds MCL 600 3212, that the folloviring mortgage will be onoo or a trOs insurance company, elttw of which foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or may chorga a tee for this information. Mortgoga (ths some part of them, at a public auction sale to ttie *Mortgaga*) moda by Justin Stuive and Amy Howka, highest bkMer for cash or a cashier's check at the a singla mon end a singla woman, os Mortgogod to place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, United Bank Mortgage Corporation, doted Moy 29. starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 11. 2024 The 2008. and recorded on June 4. 2009, in Document amount due on the mortgage may be greater on No 200906040005889, and assigned to United the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the Bans of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to via that Assignment of Mortgage dated February 8. free and clear ownership of the property. A potential 2022. from United Bank Mortgage Corporation to purchaser is encouraged to contact the county UnMed Bank of Michigan, and recorded February register of deeds office or a title insurance company, 11. 2022, Instrument No 2022-001773, ell as either of which may charge a fee for this information. recorded in Berry County Records. Barry County. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In Michigan The balance owing on the Mortgage Is the conditions of a mortgage made by Quention W5.123 84 at the bme of this Notice The Mortgage Doxie Sr a/k/a Quention Doxie and Charesse Doxie. conteine a power of sale ar)d no suit or proceeding husband and wife, original mortgagors, to Mortgage at law or in equity has been instituted to recover Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any pert of for Hometown Lenders, Inc., dated September 24, ttw Mortgage The Mortgagee will apply the sale 2021, and recorded October 4.2021 in 2021-012267, proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage in Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned « MMed above, plus interest on the amount due to Planet Home Lending, LLC by an Assignment at the rMe of 5.0% per annum; all legal costs end of Mortgage recorded on March 14, 2023 in 2023expenees, including attorney’s fees allowed by 001653, on which mortgage there is claimed to be lew, and aleo any amount paid by the Mortgagee due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred to protect its interest in the property The property Fifty-two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-three and to be sold at forecloeure ie all of that reel estate situated in Barry County, Michigan described 78/100 dollars ($252,423.78). Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, more fully as: LOT 13 OF PLEASANT VALLEY ESTATES. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. and State of Michigan, and particularly desenbed as; BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO Lot 129, Rolling Oaks Estates No 4, according to THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF the plat thereof as recorded in Document No. 2020PLATS. PAGE 13 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 007993, Barry County Records Property Address; SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 540 Oak View Dr., Middleville. Ml 49333 Parcel OF RECORD. Tax ID No 08-16-279013-00 No.: 08-41-135-129-00 The redemption period shall Commonly known Jdress: 12944 Valley Drive. be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless Vt^yta/Kf, Ml, 49348 Tha redemption period shall determined abandoned in accordance with MCI_A be six (6) mortths from the date of sale pursuant to 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period MCLA 60)0.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL property is soid at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 600.3241a. Pursuant to MCL 600.3276, Mortgagor of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to win be held responsible (o the person who buys the MCL6 tA 3276 (he borrower will be held responsible property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the to the person who buys the property at the mortgage mortgage holder for dam8gir>g the property during foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for the redemption period. February 29. 2024 UNITED damaging the property during the redemption period BANK OF MICHIGAN. Mortgagee PLUNKETT Dated: February 26, 2024 For more information, COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for please call; (440) 572-1511 Sottile and Barile PLLC Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 File MF2402004 - Doxie, Quenton and Charesse (FHA) (03-07X04-04) 213163 (02-29X03-21) MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditkxis of a certain fltortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, mode by Courtney R. WHIiams, an unmarried woman, MortgagoTB. to Mortgage Electronic RogMrabon Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Amsnfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 10te day of May, 2012 and recorded in the office of the Regiater of Deeds, for The County of Barry arxl State of Michigan, on tee 14(h day of Moy, 2012 in Document f 2012-000011 said Mortg^ having been assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC on which mortgage teere is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, tee sun of Thirty-Sa Thousand Two Hundred SixtySeven and 57/100 ($36,267.57). Notice of Foreclosure advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of tee revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 6M.3212, that the following mortgage wiH be foreclosed b)^ sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of •tom, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Crcul Court Bany County, starting promptly at 01:00 ^o'clock Local Time on the 28th day of March. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on tea^ of tee sale Placing tee highest bid at tee sale not automatically entitle tee purchaser to free and ownership of the property. A potential purchaser ■•*<toT®9ed to contact the county register of deeds Of a Me insurance company, eiteef of which may a fee for this information. The bid may include 2*^* foereon at 4.50000 per annum and all legal ®’fP«nses. including tee attorney m2 ’W'Tis which teayto^ by the undersigned, necessary to protect 88 vnerest in the premises. Which said premises are wtah^n^ing any and all structures, and homes. and homes, « otherwise, kicated thereon, situated srtuated 8®"*' State of *<’ Commencing Soitthwesl comer of Section 15. ® ® tods 13 ® ® rods 131/2 1f2 NmSn Oxrxnonly known as 368 ^97 Dams the six (6) property nwy 212686 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT I u BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29745-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Miguel R. Dunkelberger. Date of birth11/10/1971. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Miguel R Dunkelberger, died 01/10/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Heidi Johnson, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Cfourt St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3IAI2Q24 Beth A. Striegle P59793 400 Ann Street NW, Suite 207 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 616-242-9192 Heidi Johnson 1441 Winslow Grand Rapids, Ml 49544 616-514-0918 213207 NOPCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Case Number: SP-04-2024 - Telecad Wlre1^ on behalf of TowerCo (Applicant); Carlton Township (Property Owner) Location; 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings in Section 29 of Carlton Township. Purpose; Request to construct a wireless communication Antenna (tower) pursuant to Section 2386 In the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. MEETING DATP 25, 2024. UME: 7:00 r m days JJW **’®t®<*»ote sale or when tedeemed the hme Io30 provido ^n^ required by the statute expires whichever is to the person who- buva buys th* the nmrwartw property M 8* foreclosure sale ot to the mortgage holder for the property duriiig tea 8018 is Mt MirUb LJ.------ " redemption period If ® Th. tt* Mortgagee or homaowrwr If u/1,. o’ the deposit paid * recourse against J*!??®®®® attorney Attention ordered to duty, please contact tee attorney for the party tor*fo8«ng (he mortgage Dated: 02«M024 iSeview Loan number S**»n9. LLC Mortgagee ONORATO & FEDERMAN Ro*l. Suite 117 Troy Ml F^M WlLLIAMSCOW zlXj ^2-260^ 1S24168 {02^29X0$-21) 213005 Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons dwiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above rrrentioned place and time Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James Notice of Foreclosura by AdvertlM^nt may chorge a fee for this information; Name(8) of the mortgagor(8); Shirley A. Tripp, a single person Original Mortgagee; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Foreclosing As^nee (If any): Mortgage Assets Management. LLC Date of Mortgage; January 22, 2009 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 17, 2009 Arrxxjnt claimed due on date of notice: $146,644.44 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated In Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 73 of Arnett's Resort of Mill Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 33 Except the West 116 feet arxJ the North 5 leel thereof. Also, commencing on the East line of Lot 73 ot Arnett's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof, at a point 5 feet South of the Northeast comer of said Lot 73; thence North 84 degrees 40 minutes East 20 feet to the center of Sunny View Drive as Platted (and now vacated): thence Southerly along the center of said drive and parallel the East line of said Lot 73 to the Shore of Mill Lake thence northwesterly along the shore of said lake to the Southeast comer of said Lot 73: thence Northerly to the place of beginning. Cewnmon street address (if any); 1486 Laurabelie Dr. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-8776 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Member SIPC Wendi Stratton CFP® Rnanclal Advisor 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 Madison (Xive Rnanclal Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (209) 945-3553 Can you save too much for a rainy day? “Save for a rainy day’’ is an protected, which means the old piece of advice — and a money will be there for you good one. But is it possible to save 100 much? when you need it —but the flip side is that this money » — but everyone’s life is dif­ ferent. For example, if you employment—or that ofyour likely won’t grow very much, spouse — may be in jeopardy fines a “rainy day" in terms if at all. And if you’re going in the near fiiture, or if you of financial needs? It could be to long-term anticipate the need for some any number of things: a tem­ goals, such as a comfortable renovations to your home, but porary loss of employment, retirement you need your in­ not for a year or so, you might a major home or car repair, a vestment portfolio to provide want more than six months of large medical bill, and so on. you with significant growth potential within the context of expenses tucked away in your money readily available to your individual risk tolerance, you’re retired, you may well pay for these types of expens- es, you might be forced to dip So, any excess dollars kept any excess in your rainy-day fund might into your IRA, 401 (k) or oth- be used to help fuel some er retirement accounts, incur­ growth-oriented investments. ring taxes and possible penal­ ties, as well as lowering the You could also use these dollars to help diversify your down, especially since you amount of money you’d have investment portfolio. If you have less time for them to re- available for retirement And only owned one type of in- that’s why it’s a good idea vestment, portfolio cover. Ultimately, when thinking to build an emergency fund could take a big hit if a market about how much to keqj in containing up to six months’ downturn affected just that your emergency fund, review worth of total expenses, with asset class. But by owning your situation carefully and the money kept in a liquid, a mix of stocks, bonds, gov- weigh as many variables as low-risk account that’s sep­ arate from the accounts you emment securities and other you can. And ifyou do decide use for your daily spending reduce the impact of marmarket volatility. (Keep in mind, If you did not have the achieve your your investments, needs. An emeigency fund is valu- though, that you can help diversification, able, but many people may be by itself, can’t protect against overfunding it. And while this all losses.) isn’t the biggest financial mis­ Still, fe'' «« if of expenses in the fund. Ifyou need cash, you don t want to n< be forced to sell investments when their price may a be -ii.’ t % aodsf firfs- rts ‘5 s your rainy-day fund is abun- dant, use any “overflow" in a way that can help you keep moving toward your financid goals. 52 -4'^S ^«kO5£C«W Oe • ,.1 •u? I ’ *‘"3 before deciding on This article was written by result in some missed oppor- ey you might have in your Edward Jonesfor use by your tunities. emeigency how will local Edward Jones Finan- fund, For one thing, when you you know if you indeed have in a low-risk too much? Up to six months’ account, you can generally worth of total expenses may be adequate for most people I* >S1 Itrt- pill sal she 4e B3 ® cial Advisor. hl Edward SIPC •• Jones, Member V’ r*. 5. ■k a ae n0d M • IS*-*' SUM vr. i* 1523155 (02-22)(03-14) 212591 STATE OF MICHIGAN 56-B JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTINQ AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 23-2424-GC Court Address: 206-W. Court. Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 (3ourt Telephone No. (269) 945-1285 Plaintiff The Legacy at Hastings 1550 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 I Plaintiff’s Attorney Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49056 269-948-2900 v Defendant Tyler Rea 1298 Meadowview Drive Hastings, Ml 49058 TO; Tyler Rea IT IS ORDERED; 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to COLLECT A DEBT OWED BY YOU TO PLAINTIFF. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law In this court at the court address above on or before 04/01/2024. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in THE HASTINGS BANNER for three weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Mark Sheldon shall post a copy of this order te the wurthouse. and at Barry County Sheriff ’s 490^ and at Barry County Department of Health D"''®' Hastings, three wntinuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29747-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court, 9 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Norman Andrew Bird. Date of birth; Unknown. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Norman Andrew Bird, died 1-7-2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy Hall of 441 Whispering Rdg., Hillsville, VA 24343-2122. personal 24343-2122. representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 03/01/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Nancy Hall 441 Whispering Rdg. Hillsville, VA 24343-2122 714-514-7143 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29737-DE I Willlam M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 * ' a^ihA X 0^ posting ^0 the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this Date: 2/23/2024 /s/ William Doherty P42154 February 23,2024 Judge < * s Zr* * t to F Cynthia L. White. Barry County Clerk cskL’a'JtfcC CEE inr it 71 ’Tacei... &. k: ‘ oi 1 Date: March 1. 2024 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 < V % ?a5>r •« 213174 Elleena Chrzan 5255 Jordan Road Freeport, Ml 49325 269-838-4272 213165 Lion ladies fall in D4 opener ^Bremer *>iiry shy oi ej,L. hs list ju, abdw * The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basket­ ball team closed a 2-21 season with a 56-10 loss to host Saranac in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 3 District Toumament in Saranac Monday. 3-20 overall this season with the win. points and Audrey Burpee had two in the loss. The RedHawks were set to return to action last night. March 6, in the district at the end of a, _ semifinals against the 14-8 Pewamo-West­ at iirittffk i Field tt 8. la *K' Potterville and Carson City-Crystal were set to meet up in the district's other semifi­ * - ’ * Saranac is planned for Friday at 7 p.m. '•'Si: ‘Sisis.- ] Banner CLASSIFIEDS ‘’Upete S' for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip AH real esure advertising in this Poplar with a 2ft diameter or Sheathing and 2x's. Call for larger. Call for pridng. Will availability. Miller's Custom buy single Walnut trees. In­ lo the Fair Housing Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make i' *1 tllegai to advenise -any preference, limitation or Sawing (517)852-4989 sured, liability & workman's religion sex. handicap, familial’ comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. status. national ongm. age or martial status or an intention, to make any such ''Citation or discrimination n is seeking land owners with installation! Licensed and 25 or more mature hardwood Insured! 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The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058^ during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary ®^‘’tory aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed V iQg IS -jSto representative, or to both the probate urt at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the r> 212985 t c Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Wayne Howard Ellsworth. Date of birth; 09/22/1961. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Wayne Howard Ellsworth, died 1/28/2024. Credrtors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Elleena Chrzan, personal to Tyler Rea registered mail, return nHhaiS’h re^fo ei$ I r I want to keep a year’s worth what to do with extra mon­ money .r emergency fund. Also, once take one can make, it could keep >!• have reason to believe your To begin with, what de­ count on your principal being Date of notice: February 22, 2024 Trott Law, P C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 t Pnn ided h\ the Hany Coaidv • * af Edward Jones Notice to under »c»on judicature act Of 1961 1961 PA236. MCL600. that the following mortgage *)« foreclosed by a sale of the rrxxtgaged premises, or some PJJJy them, at a public auction sale to the highest for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court m Barry County, starting promptly at IDO PM. on March 21, 2024. The amount dw on the mortgage may be greater on the day ot sale Placing the highest bld al the sale does not aulomaticalfy entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Irrsurance company, either of which pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt Hector. FOCUS Financial J PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: A Ms?.'* W 'V S3 C ‘i; discrimination ba.scd on race, color. Of tv Ms ‘ ® ‘‘''ng *‘lh pafcnis or legal ^todians. pregnant women and people sevunng custody of children undeHS This Th's newspaper will not knowinglv ‘X Lin? C of Sa I quaii a<xept any advenising for real estate which IS in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed (hat ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper ore available on an equal opportunity basis. To c„i u ‘^’^crimination call the Fwr Housing Center at 616451-2980 The HUD lon-free telephone number for the heanng impaired is 1-800-927-9275, 'is'' "X WK ’"'hel SrJv’S 11.,^ B A I . » ■ I ■■ I I .. — t '' 1 S' < s �IK ! A » *■ 9 r t i »J vr- •t I I t tr I I fl I 1^ ¥ V 6 I Li The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 2024 — Page 13 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29536-DE 206 W Court, » 302, Hastings. UI 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 J A I »■ » •• > 9 5* e |< sSs 'W A jlly> 1 en , bL.’! >1 » J SS > Qo* ISh, Iki• S( - * A v <11^’"wc**: »*>■ .‘W as?* a i *fe>» bsJi SS;55 ? *2 •'3L*. •25^ t? iS sL *■.*> 7" *■ QU /I Hl ’*’*1 ’Sa 5^52*5 a. in.'’ Jr®*” *JKl5cf0^ com ^TOCflEOfTWs »Xr A.,, ^lEsia ""Ite Vikings eighth at Division 3 Cheer Finals Brett Bremer when you’ve got this many seniors and It IS am like, I need to push even harder. Then 1 Sports Editor their last time on the mat. It’s kind of an emo­ just try to pick it up harder.” A group of 69 teams that started the 2023tional day too. When you walk into a gym and “I love it,” Pilar said of the state finals 24 MHSAA varsity competitive cheer season you have those east side teams. You kind of crowd, which she has now performed in front in Division 3 didn't get to cheer in front of just gel star-struck a little bit. We’re in a tough of three times. ‘‘It gives me so much more to the screaming, rainbow-colored wall of fans area. Those teams have gyms in their back give. It gives me an adrenaline rush. It just that fill the north section of McGuirk Arena yard ... we train at our school and that is it.” gets me hyped.” on the campus of Central Michigan UniversiJust over a point separated the top three Lakewood had a round one score of 229.70 ty at the state finals. teams, all from the east side of the stale which and closed out its day with a round three rouThe Lakewood Vikings did once again had the top four overall at the tine that was just a little shaky and earned a The final scores weren’t what the Lakefinals. The Irish are the state runner-up behind score of 308.90. wood ladies were hoping for, but they gave it the Croswell-Lexington girls for the second Martin said she wa.s especially pleased their all at the MHSAA Division 3 Competi­ year in a row. with how the stunt groups topped by seniors tive Cheer Finals in Mt, Pleasant Saturday Grosse He was third with an overall score Navaeh Newton and Nadia Martin performed “Not what we were hoping for.” Lakewood of 781.34 ahead of Armada 769.58, Paw Paw once again. senior base Emily Pilar said. “We're kind of 767.546, Portland 763.74, Tri-County 756.10 “Round two was looking really good until down, but that is what happens I guess.” and Lakewood 750.76. that [failed skill]. It was probably one of our The Vikings had some tears, and so did the Lakewood was in sixth place, ahead of better round twos,” coach Martin said. “Still Pontiac Notre Dame Prep girls. Tri-County and Portland, heading into round some mistakes in round one that we haven’t Croswell-Lexington won its second two, but an eight-point deduction in round been able to overcome all season. Round straight MHSAA Division 3 Competitive two for a back extension roll that didn’t quite three wasn ’ t as clean as it usually is. We had Cheer Championship outscoring Notre Dame get its extension set the Lakewood team back some balance checks. It is tough. These east Prep 782.52 to 782.12 at the top of the stand­ a bit. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said side teams are just a different demon. It ings. Croswell-Lexington outscored Notre it was a pretty excellent round two rolling to would have been nice to come out of here in Dame Prep by nine tenths of a point in round that point for her girls. that fifth spot, because we’re capable - like three to finish fourth tenths ahead in the end. The eight point deduction dropped the we did at regionals. It wasn’t our day. The Notre Dame Prep girls were also second Lakewood round two score to 212.18, about “It wasn’t our day.” to Croswel-Lexington a year ago. two points behind the Tri-County team in The Croswell-Lexington Pioneers had the The Lakewood tears came in part due to a that round. Everyone else was over 221 in top round two and three scores of the day. senior-filled team not quite meeting its own round two. They put up a total of 234.50 in round one, expectations Saturday, and that group of eight Pilar said she heard the gasp from the state which had them in a tie for second with seniors cheering together for the final time. finals crowd on the mat in round two and Grosse He. Notre Dame Prep threw out a This was the third consecutive season the knew something hadn’t gone quite right. score of 235.40 to start the day. Vikings closed their season al the state finals. It felt like round two was going pretty Croswell-Lexington followed up with a “There were some nerves,” Lakewood head well based off of the crowd and the coaches score of 228.42 in round two and then coach Kim Martin said, “and it’s emotional ... but when I hear the crowd go ‘ooooooh’ I clinched the state championship with a score of 319.60 in round three. Notre Dame Prep, "■"tJiIi !■ Grosse He and then Croswell-Lexington per­ formed fifth, sixth and seven in round three I before Portland closed out the competition. I J “In my min^,..watching Qq^-Lcx, I was LI like wow, itriji^razy doing these < tf I v» 4^!^'’ ■ things,” Pilar said. “Watching<them get their 1 awards it just felt so wholesome, like wow, they worked so hard for this and now they’re getting it. It’s really cool to see.” & Over the past four years, Pilar said she has really come together with her teammates and ] especially her stunt group this winter. The coaches basically base [stunt] groups off of height, so it is really random,” Pilar 'Ll said. “My other base, Kara [Fedewa], her and I are complete opposites. Getting to know 4 each other was like, ‘what’s going on.' But *7' I we were also bases lastyear. Lilly [Burgess] and I, she’s my flyer, we have been best friends for a long time. | “We always see e^h other’s ups and Viking senior Lilly Burgess and her teammates cheer in unison during round one of downs and know how to break each other’s the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals at Central Michigan University's mood.” I • Jea MM CWS; Tt ^^CWORS: TOlDC®TOftS.I?«j8aii tow wyj aartmrsesritebwfim dans^tg______ iritetnB «pram fe inr Hri riw Mhepemg irtsss fraeniaJ t aeeS a At UMe « fesra lepWie.ofbWhtfBjnia H W3r2«j:xffietr«ffiBwijaK M(Cnfia,5i»3QaH»i9s.U<5r *Car$. SEXcMU(90SSa^fe persorof reoresenaiw mtfiPi 4 jssMivfhtm NsliJ t lags P689W 232S3liM»3y :asc‘5< i aegnaC^ SSJjaited .f I CW U I R fete” set <»*’ •jS*' <« liv 4^ >1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley sophomore Jackson Burpee wasn’t on one of the steps of the medal stand as he would have hoped at the end of the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wrestling Finals over the weekend at Ford Field in Detroit. He did take a big step in his second varsity season though. A first-time state qualifier, Burpee won his first state finals match ever - outscoring Leslie’s Malt Dexter thanks to a take down in a sudden victory overtime peri­ od. Burpee won that bout in D4’s 190-pound weight class 3-1. It turned out to be the final victory of a 35-6 season for Burpee. He was pinned midway through the third period by Bark River-Harris’ Lucas Sischo in the quarterfinal round, and then defaulted his blood round match to Charlevoix’s Trevor Streeter due to an injury early in the third period Friday afternoon. Burpee won 25 matches and was a regional qualifier as a freshman, but didn’t get a victo- ry at regionals a year aao after finishing as a district runner-up. 1 New Lothrop senior Colton Symons won Division 4’s 190-poundlweight class over the weekend, pinning Lakcliew junior CJ Cope­ land in the championship match Saturday in Detroit. i Sischo placed sixth and Streeter seventh in the weight class. Burpei had a 1-0 lead over Streeter following a latekecond period escape in that blood round mach before having to bow out of the tournami nt. Saxons compete against D2’s best on tough lanes at finals r Brett Bremer Sports Editor A 17 pin per game difference is kind of a lot, but not so much that it can’t be a carrot dangling in front of the Saxons’ Hunter Pen­ nington for next season. Pennington had the top individual finish among the three Saxons who qualified for, and competed in, the MHSAA Division 2 Singles Finals at Century Lanes in Waterford Satur­ day. The top 16 in six qualifying games at the finals advance to the match-play bracket. The Saxon junior had high games of 225, 218 and 202 while putting up a total score of 1)088 that put him in 32nd place in the qualiquali­ fying. The last of the 16 match play qualifiers from the field of 56 total guys, Madison Heights Lamphere junior Nick Weidcnbach, ^ad a final qualifying score of 1,164 - just over 17 pins per game better than Penningtom also The Hastings varsity bowling program had junior Miles Lipsey place 48th in the ^ys’ singles competition at the D2 ina s and senior Ally Herder place 49th in the gir s singles competition. the lanes “It was a hard couple ol days on that weren’t forgiving,” Hastings varsity g’f ■ coach Deanna Rhodes said. “All ot the bowl­ ers did well and we arc happy and t n e If "3 Mullenix, died 12/22/2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred wlwSa ^0 attorney C. Christopher mbelow), personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W Court St, “SOSa and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 5, 2024 Christopher Newberg P79025 180 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 4 III Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-454-37 Barbara Maloney 6971 Greendale Ct Jenison, Ml 49428 616-669-0615 Date: 03Z04/2024 Miller Johnson Angela M. Caulley P82O41 45 Ottawa Avenue. SW. Suite 11 . PO Box 306 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0306 (616)831-17 »3 213311 Verna L. Kokmeyer 10641 Gun Lake Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 998-0292 213208 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, as authonzed by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road improvement project (including paving_ and related improvements) r ----------- , on Rich Lane in rainevi e ownship as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including the following tax parcel numbers: RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: T2-04O-005-00 rT-040-015-' •It 12-050-004-00 T7-040-006-00 T7jT40-016-00 12-050-005-00 "17-036-031-00 r2-040-007-00 12-040-017-00 IT-0'50-006-00 17-036-031-10 “T2-040-008-00 12-040-018-00 1'2-050-007-00 12-036-032-j9P 12-1140-019-10 €? n^wo-oio-oo 12-040-012-00 fill'’' 'l/ PIN' c: lufiui T I5^4O-O20-0o mRO-021 - 177136-034- m: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $55,237, which includes administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Towmship Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. their accomplishments for making it to states.” Herder capped oft'her two days at the stale finals by rolling a 172 in the last of her six qualifying games. She also got to compete with teammates Jen Stoline, Heaven Simmet. Megan Ramey, Mya Norman and Keylin Schild in the team state competition Friday in Waterford w'here Ihe Saxon girls were 16th in qualifying. Herder had an overall six-game qualifying score of 902 Saturday. Lipsey checked in with a total score of 1.013 in the boys’ compelition with a high-game of 223 to open the tournament. His next best was the 191 he closed the competition with. Flint Kearsley senior Gavin Haack was the lop scorer in the boys’ singles qualifying at 1,347, but it was his sophomore teammate Jameson Vanier who won the D2 boys’ singles state championship in the end. Vanier was fifth in qualifying with a score of 1,234, just ahead of another Kearsley teammate, sophomore Chase Parr, who was sixth at 1,215, Vanier beat out Madison Heights Lamphere junior Nolan Pepper in the match play championship 489 to 362 in their two-game series. Northview senior Kelly Hartman was the last of the 16 match-play qualifiers on the girls’ side. She had a tdtal score of 1,101 just three pins better than her hearest compet­ itor. There were four girls behind her within six pins of her. New Boston Huron had three girls in the top six in qualifying including junior Addison Dolencic who won it with an overall sixgame total of 1,2 09. Livonia Clarenceville junior Caitlyn John­ son was seventh in qualifying, and then won her way to the state championship in the match-play bracket beating Hartman 413 to 332 in the finals. The Flint Kearsley boys and girls both won team state titles on Friday in Waterford. The team competition consisted of 16 teams roll­ ing eight Baker and iWo regular games in qualifying and then the top eight advancing to a bracket where the teams compete in best-offive Baker games. The Saxon girls had top Baker games of 163 and 151 among their eight and tallied regular scores of 695 and 649. They had an overall total of 2,466 to place I6th, Marshall was eighth in the girls’ qualifying with an overall score of 2,837. Rhodes said her girls were thankful to get the chance to compete against the top teams in the state. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $460.61 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, on March 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Al the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk al or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of more than 20% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 212990 ' i 'a 7> McGuirk Arena Saturday, March 3. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ?|3f M 3* <*>«»*»*■ Bk Burpee one victory shy of earning his first statje medal t '*«>: TO ALL CREDITORS > < > I AuguSa”',’^ ***"**• ***“"• STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS RLE NO. N/A In the matter of the Frank A. Kokmeyer Trust. Date of birth; 12/30/1941. TO ALLCREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Frank A. Kokmeyer, died 02/11 /2024. There is no personal representative of the decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Verna K. Kokmeyer. Trustee of the Frank A. Kokmeyer Trust, under a Trust Agreement dated 11/17/1978, as amended, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1I I A - X -. I «•» -.4 �1 1 1 *» Fi < * * I I K 1 Pto® 14 p««<l.y. M«eh 7. X»« - TM M«“"9» B*"™' K Brrfl Hrtmer Sptirh Editor Finally cIok to full strength, Jonathan Krebs finally got to have Ihc postseason he had been « orking for all these years. The Lakewood senior held on for a 6-5 win over Chippewa Hills' Tyler Geer in semifinal match Fnday evening al ihc their MHSAA Individual Slate Finals al Ford Field in downtown Delroil to cam a spot in Saturday's Division 3 144-pound champi- onship match Krebs, one of three Lake wood stale medalists this season, finished as ihc stale runncr-up as he was bested by Dundee s Blake Cosby 7-0. Cosby improved to 44-1 with (he victory. Krebs ends his senior season a 39-3 mark Lakewood junior Joel Simon and freshman Vincent Stamm both closed the season on the slate medal stand too. Simon, now a iwo-time state medalist, placed fourth in the 215-pound weight class. Stamm placed sevcnih'in the 120-pound weight class. lakewtKxI had five individual state w iih qualifiers in all this season as they were also joined at the finals by 138-poundcr Bryson Boucher and 126-poundcr Kade Boucher. Krebs snapped a 4-4 tic with a take down midway through the third period of his semifinal match with Chippewa hills Tyler Geer Friday evening, Thal victory came on the heels of a pair of significant decisions to open the tournament. He beat Hart's JoseLuis Andaverde 8-1 in the opening round and then took a 9-0 major decision in the quarterfinals against Lake Ville Memori­ al’s Jon Huggler. Cosby, a sophomore, was the 144-pound state runncr-up last year as a freshman. Simon placed third a year ago as a soph­ omore. He had his sights set on joining Krebs in the finals Saturday afternoon, but fell 4-1 to Elzin Rouse from Kingsford in their semifinal bout Friday afternoon. Rouse was bested by Belding’s Jack Ward in the 215-pound championship match. Simon took a 7-4 win over Lincoln’s Jarail McKinstry to open the tournament and then pulled out a 2-1 win over Hills­ dale’s John Petersen in a tie-breaker round in the quarterfinals. He capped off that quarterfinal win by riding out Petersen for 30 seconds in their final period. Stamm pulled out a 4-2 win over Glad­ win’s Cruz Balcirak in the blood round, the second round of consolation, Friday to clinch his state medal. Back on the mats Saturday he fell 5-3 to Durand's Camcron Bacchus and then pinned Napoleon's Logan Hannan in the match for seventh place The Viking freshman, Stamm, opened his tournament with an 11-4 win over Isalon Rapids' I9rew Blom and then was pinned by Dundee's Braden Broderick in the quarter­ final round. The Dundee team, which beat the Lakewood Vikings in Ihc slate quarterfinals and then went on to w in the team state champi­ onship in Division 3. had 12 wrestlers at the individual finals and all 12 placed in the lop four in their weight class Broderick was one of six Dundee guys who w on individu­ al stale champions, joined by 126-poundcr Kadc KIucc, io6-pounder Mason Kalschor. 157-poundcr Kolc Kalschor. 150-poundcr Trey Parker and 132-poundcr Camcron Chinavare. Lakewood's Kadc Boucher had one win in Ihc 126-pound weight class Friday. He fell to Kluce in the opening round, then bounced back to beat Jackson Ziegler from Ogemaw Heights 10-4. In the blood round. Algonac’s Chris Campbell outscored Kadc 11 -2 to end his weekend on the mats. > t 1 1^ f t w : wu^.B » Ml I J ?-'J 4 < I Lw I* t ^1 * k c * I 9 * I IJ 9^ ¥ .« I •! A B **5i4C *. *s i'F w li'% " Sb Lakewood senior Jonathan Krebs lifts Hart's Jose Luis Andaverde off the mat during his opening round win in Division 3's 144-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in Detroit Friday, March 1. Krebs went on to finish as the state run­ ner-up at their weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4III«W* Hastings senior forward Landon Steward Holland collides with Christian's Grant VandarZee as he tries to get a shot up in the paint during the second half of their district semifinal bailgame at Hastings High School Wednesday. Feb. 28. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tflf i< Hastings senior point guard Owen Carroll is greeted by a hug from head coach Jess Webb as he exits their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal loss to Holland Christian for the last time Wednesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IC* Holland Christian stretches second half lead in Hastings 1 £ 1 .-5 -!> .k I ■ if A * /T'f.i Brett Bremer 9k* r«- > <^y?^ k' a k\ I 4B •>» 1 *V .. ’•> . • t» I zMai*“ Z’ Lakewood freshman Vincent Stamm holds Eaton Rapids' Drew Blom on his back during their opening round match in Division 3's 120-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field tn Detroit Friday, March 1. Stamm finished the weekend as one of there Lakewood state medalists. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor Grit, and hustle, and intensity, and a couple extra shots falling was enough for the Saxons to get a come-ftom-behind district win over Hopkins last Monday. They needed more than that against Holland Christian back in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Hastings High School Wednesday. The Maroons stretched a 25-15 half­ time lead to 16 points in a hurry in the second half and then controlled the play the rest of the way in what turned into a 71 -44 win over the Saxons. Hastings didn’t really have an answer for the Maroons’ 6-foot-8 senior center Luke Michmerhuizen who finished with 17 points despite missing time in the sec­ ond half with an injured ankle. Holland Christian also got 22 points from senior Caleb Karsten. Senior guard Owen Carroll led the Sax­ ons with 15 points. Junior Jett Barnum finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Landon Steward, a senior forward, had six points to go with six rebounds and two assists. Holland Christian led just 10-8 after one quarter, but started the second quarter on a 13-2 run. Hastings ends its season, the first under head coach Jess Webb, with a 9-14 record. Hamilton won a wild one against Wayland, 95-72, in the first semifinal of the night in Hastings Wednesday. Holland Christian knocked off the Hamilton boys 53-50 in the district final back in Hast­ ings Friday night, March 1. The Maroons finish their season at 15-10. They were toppled 76-49 by Grand Rapids Christian in their regional semifinal bailgame in Wayland Tuesday night. ♦w' -Tap Dcs*^ . «• 4^ aa & r ■1.4 a •i .-i aafc’**- w • s ri •9 I r . t 4 p after being fouled firing up another three to tie the ballgame at 23-23. Sophomore Madelynn Peake put together a confidence attack and put up a jumper that gave the Saxons their first lead of the game there. Stretches of offense like that haven’t come often enough for the Saxons this winter, and they kept it going for a little bit, but not long enough to extend the season Monday. Lake wood earned a spot in Wednesday’s t RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I ne Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 am in he office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd, jastings, Michigan 49058 to organize and review the Assessment Roll, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings, Michigan on: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 9:00 am to NOON & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2023 CLASS RATIO Agriculture 48.23 1,0366 Commeraal 47.21 1.0590 Industrial 46,95 1.0649 Residential 45.15 1.1074 50.00 1.0000 Personal 50.00 1.0000 a 1 We have to go now.’ We all kicked it into over­ drive and we came to practice ready to go and we’re playing like we should have been playing all season. We’re finally putting it together.” Saxon sophomore forward Rachael Hewitt, her team’s leading scorer for the season, put in a bucket to start the fourth that cut the Lake­ wood lead to 35-30, but that was as close as Hastings would get the rest of the way. Hewitt picked up her fourth foul with 6:43 to go after the Vikings put together a flurry of offensive rebounds. She only lasted another 18 seconds as she was charged with a fifth foul. That left the Saxons really without their top tw'o scoring threats. Sophomore Olivia Friddle was out for the rest of the season after injuring a knee in one of the final ballgames of the regular season. “At that point we are trying to get open looks and get some threes to fall, because we don’t have a player left that can score inside,” Hast­ ings head coach Chase Youngs said. “We are hoping that some of the shots that are in and out stat to fall. They didn’L and their’s did.” Lakewood already had the edge in the paint with the size of senior posts Cadence Poll and Alivia Everitt, but Poll stepped out­ side and knocked down just her second three-pointer of the season in the win too. It wasn’t long after Hewitt fouled out that 213172 NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING **“ fecelw»»» sa^e. if you^X have property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you also reftect in^e°valSe SfJ etc., this will U^n request of any person who sufficient Xe SJS T property and will r S.-—^^ard of Review will correct the assessment of such in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ^nnls McKelvey, Assessor charter township 2461 Heath Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2194 Individuals with disabilities Rutland T L’* ^quiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 Meetings Act) MCLA41 72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act I teS3>-S£3a I ■* • MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal against Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foe Lansing Catholic with a 48-33 win over the Saxons. Senior center Cadence Poll buried a free throw to cut the Saxon lead to 25-24 there in the third quarter, and then senior guard Audrey Hillard followed up by banking in a three-pointer to put her team back in front. Peake banked in a three of her own at the other end to momentarily give the Saxons the lead back. Then it was Hillard’s turn again. She nailed another three. Lakewood had a 29-28 lead at the end of that three-point back and forth, and that second triple from Hillard was the start of a 9-0 Lakewood run to closefthe third quarter. They led 35-28 at that poin Our team motto always been ‘never quit’ and I think these two games, including our TK game [a win la^t Thursday], we finally have played together :ind just enjoyed the game of basketball, and I thi^k that is allowing us to take the next step forward as a team,” Hillard said. “I think that us pushing each other to be our best allows us to] keep pushing forward through games, and now we’re playing all four quarters instead of two or three. ”1 think it was just kind of a moment that clicked for the seniors, like ‘oh this is really it. u ? A ir; S PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY multiplier Developmental Mt. 1 > The Prairieville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2024-20245 on March 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE levied to support the PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall. Prairieville Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Contact the following: Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 MS’ — J a choice fnr 06(26 ft Division 4s 132-pft^ f$iwf»rr2tehostedbyF(X(jFfidindcr^ iferl s state nedaki ajier »hp»fe eat by Brett 8m| % «« 'szxjrA«n ini I. •« I III: I LI V mior, Curtis, bested 1 < Ik II wu A -I < A she was joined on the bench by seniors Myah Vincent and Kimber Fenstemaker who were also whistled for their fifth fouls of the ball­ game. A technical foul on Youngs didn’t help the Saxons’ situation. Lakewood pushed its lead to 43-30 with about three minutes to go. Hastings had a nearly five-minute scoring drought before junior Victoria Tack knocked down a three that cut the Lakewood lead to 43-33 with 2:39 to play. Despite missing most of the fourth quarter, Hewitt led the Saxons with 11 points. Nickels finished with eight points and Peake had five. “We turned them over well enough, we just didn’t make enough shots, which has kind of been the story of the year,” coach Youngs said. “We got open looks, but we have to make them.” He thought his girls played hard. Poll and Hillard had 17 points apiece for Lakewood. Poll had a double-double with 14 rebounds. Hillard just missed that mark, fin­ ishing with nine boards. Senior Alivia Ever­ itt added five points and seven rebounds for the Vikings. Hastings ends the season with a 3-18 record. Nickels, Vincenf Fenstemaker and Aubree Rowse were the four Saxon seniors who played their final ballgame Monday. “1 thought they kept their heads up. It has been a frustrating season. You win three games, it is not always roses. They ended it playing hard. They ended it doing what we did all year - playing defense. He liked the way his girls’ press worked at times. Lakewood evened its record at 11-11 with the win. ss s State Fi* Saxon seniors Addie Nickels and Myah Vincent (2) share a hug on the bench during the fourth quarter of their district loss to Lakewood at Portland High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ® Dcuott I er t • •■I ’ t ft •A.* I. '^35* "Wrs niedai their 1 ‘F'Si" ■» p f i V.' t L r I Sh s * r S 11 s I 1 I •ir w. i, A ’^ait £ I. * ICO.^i’ica J SdJ^ia 1 1 1 SX8b i? '*w «i 1 s’ . « \ 1 I <1 * I t '1 tfl* b >. z WEDNESDAY. MARCH 13, 2024 ^0 * T r k < Vikes pull away from Saxons in fourth MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024 4 •v / A Sports Editor A 9-0 run to start the second half put Hast­ ings in from 25-23 in its MHSAA Division 2 District opener against Lakewood at Portland High School Monday. Those nine points came during a stretch of about four and a half minutes to start the sec­ ond half. Senior Addie Nickels drained a three-pointer and then hit two free throws J < < Brett Bremer U ^■1 '4 Krebs a runner-up in first finals appearance ARK .1 'W 4 4 I I 1 i I a 4 •* �*1 1/ r 9 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2024 - Page 15 9 DK guys get one win from championship finais r I 1 9, J* •r fl * 4 ST* <— » 1 I 1 7J J4 w. V r»i I I WT" » ^^5 u Brett Bremer Sports Editor I It was a heart-breaking way for day one V i I of the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wres­ tling Finals to end for the Delton Kellogg J I boys Friday afternoon in the championship I semifinals. i A late reversal and two nearfall points as the first period clock ticked under five seconds to go gave Union City junior Logan Mears a 6-2 advanUge in his 132-pound ‘’*(119r^ed ■ Mitchell Swift works for control with White Pigeon's Chaz i I indpnA/nnH 'wmore Miichell semifinal bout with DK junior Gauge : nt the MH.SAA 285-pound semifinal match Friday afternoon Stampfler. It was a little too much for Stampfler to overcome as Mears earned a Sy Chii^ back Saturdav overtime period, but Swift wrestled his way spot in the championship finals with an 8-4 &*. -edn... MUfe., back Saturday to place fifth at the weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) % win over the Panthers’ returning state med­ i I alist. r1 Not long after, Delton Kellogg sopho­ more Mitchell Swift had a 1-0 lead at the start of the third period of his 285-pound championship semifinal bout against White Pigeon junior Chas Underwood. He rode on •f tA L*. J< IR top of Underwood for a minute and 59 sec­ onds before Underwood managed the escape I 1 that forced overtime - nearly getting a reversal and the win right there. t It took 23 seconds of overtime before Underwood got the sudden victory take down to earn his spot in the 285-pound or championship match. Just getting to the semifinals by opening the state tournament with two wins had already guaranteed Stampfler and Swift of i winning state medals, and the relumed to .J®ibA.^iagU>i^ lUtaw.. ^^sesiffc^. Ford Field Saturday. Both guys fell in their first match of the medal rounds and then I ^ollaridn,' i closed the tournament with a win to place fifth at their weight class. The DK medal-winning duo was also joined al the state finals by senior 175-poundads ts er Luke Watson - a first-time state qualifier iI ■ me (ft Hit who fell in his first two bouts. They were disappointed right away,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips A’ •W i 8a OwiiilS’^'IKU iz^iStirtu , Si 11^,. said of his two state medalists. “Both of them wrestled very close [semifinal] match­ I* es. Mitchell lost in overtime. He was as close to the finals as you could get. Actually what happened was, Gauge came and f grabbed Mitchell and those two walked away. They took about 15 minutes away ' *^teejL I from everyone else and took a walk through [Ford Field] and got their minds back on what their goal was. It was kind of neat.” “They recomposed themselves and refor­ mulated a plan. It was kind of nice to see them do that. They came back and they were refocused and in good sprits. Their attitudes E^lKSW aui were right. Their mindsets were in the right Delton Kellogg junior Gauge Stampfler awaits a choice from Benzie Central's spot and they came back to wrestle strong.” I Nathan Higgins in the opening round of Division 4's 132-pound weight class at the Stampfler did lose another tough one Sat­ MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downtown Detroit Friday, urday in the consolation semifinals, 1-0 to ai^tB^KeoxeitactKereah’iDKiii March 2. Stampfler is now a two-time state medalist after wrestling his way to a fifth­ Gabriel Richard’s Luke Harrington, but then place finish over the weekend. (Photo by Brett Bremer) closed his tournament run with a 7-3 win X I I B w V H * 1 I A I 9 ■ w I I 1/ ? 1 j> / (I 'i2 < ZiT- I *5^ 9 A i :« pn 1 138 I * .-- 4 J 1 * cond • 1 1 —— A * r 4 Delton Kellogg senior 175-pounder Luke Watson makes his way around Ford Field beside Bangor's Fernando Munoz during the Grand March before the start of the 2024 MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals Friday in Detroit. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ^*1. 1 J ^‘Wl^iWKr* A’ J . Ii ssSifti I KM; ‘r. 9 ■* -is.’"* ‘i5i 1 (» • JI- p o DlgflL p xons in fourth R ■K"‘ nlv^ M I 1 »• over Cameron Perez from Lakeview in the match for fifth. Swift had a similar Saturday. He was downed 2-0 by Leslie’s Tanner Craft in the consolation semifinals and then pinned Cass City’s Rylan Kruse in the match for fifth. Thal was Swift’s second pin of Kruse as the tournament. Swift pinned Benzie Central’s Ryan Kincaid to open the 285-pound weight class and then stuck Kruse in the quarterfi­ nals. Stampfler opened his tournament run with an ll-l win over Benzie Central’s Nathan Higgins and then best out Hanover-Horton’s AJ Fielder 4-1 in the quarterfinals. Stampfler finished the season with a record of 53-7. He was one step higher on the medal stand than he was at the end of his sophomore season where he placed sixth at the finals. Coach Phillips said Stampfler was a bet­ ter conditioned wrestler this winter and he became more of a cerebral wrestler. Stamp- fci « s ■y iai xtKKre W tefHwa J I 1 * *> • iSieEsrtiiefflunhiiacaikbb’ r t I nsii } e. V I I rB i 1 r KT K it 4^ •*< jz;» iT^ - -S5Si*2 fetfSS <1 t'*; .:3» t M)3i - 31’*' U- 9^ «■ •si--"-’ k' «4 I * «t 9 f ; * T*‘ |i >1’ / r i. t F .r 9 IJ”’'J 11W jJrfz r The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property for 2024 are as follows: CLASS RATIO A ULIlELlEfi 46.44% Agricultural 1.07666 Commercial 51.54% 0.97012 44.43% Industrial 1.12537 Residential 44.53% 1.12284 •t J pi; The Barry Township Board of Review will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 9:00 am to receive and review the assessment roll. Meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 9am to noon & 1pm to 4pm and Thursday March 14, from 2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm. Written appeals must be received before March 11, 2024 and must include a completed Michigan form L-4035, “Petition to Board of Review". TK junior, Curtis, bested in blood round at D2 Finals I I ! Brett Bremer Sports Editor The lone member of the Thornapple Kel­ logg varsity wrestling team competing in the MHSAA Division 2 Individual State Finals over the weekend at Ford Field in Detroit bowed out in the blood round. Trojan junior Jayce Curtis, a state qualifier for the first time, got off to a good start. Twice Curtis turned Southgate Anderson’s Lavelle Hughes onto his back in the second period of their 165-pound opener. He got six nearfall points for those Iwo turns, and then got Hughes on his back again in the third period and pinned him this time. It was the final win of the weekend for Curtis who fell to Fenton senior Ben Triola in their quarterfinal match, 7-1. Triola went on to eventually place third al their weight class. Curtis went on to the blood round, the sec­ ond round of consolation where the winners guarantee themselves a stale medal and their opponents see their season come to an end. De La Salle Collegiate senior Joseph Montiall took a 12-3 win over Curtis in that blood round match. Curtis ends the season with a 40-10 record. Greenville senior Naythan Dobson won the weight class, outscoring Allendale senior Har­ rison Meekhof 5-4 in their championship bout Saturday afternoon. Triola bested Freeland senior Gibson Shepard 4-3 in their consola­ tion final for third place Saturday. Montilla closed the weekend sixth al their weight class. Lowell was once against the big winner in Division 2 at the state finals. The Red Arrows followed up their team state championship from the weekend before by having all 11 ol their guys medal at the finals. Lowell’s Carter Cichocki at 120 pounds, Jarrett Smith at 106, Owen Segorski at 144 and Jackson Blum all won individual state titles. The Red Arrows also had Veronica Tapia place fourth in her girls’ 100-pound compe­ tition. Curtis had three teammates competing in Gibson'lnd^R P^e^AibertV^^^ height class and Raini Braska at 11 5. Alberts and Gibson both had one win, i c ^^rtis, and bowed out in the blood round. Ml. <*<*!■« ‘’'W f J I T I I h*tJ I •e* * <HMl Please contact Barry Township with any questions by writing the Barry Township, P.O. Box 705, Delton, Ml 49046 or phone 269-623-5171. PUBLIC NOTICE ♦? •> I s •> 212527 City of Hastings 2024 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE 9 K The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2024 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: • » f ■ « OrganizaHonal Meeting: March Sth, 1:00 pm J" ^1 J A { • * • rr. * Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 12th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 13th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm f wwv * « 17 ’h > I / The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2024 assessments. I ► i !V «* X** * I r * T- By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided the protest letter is received prior to March 11th, 2024. "p 11 I*** ) 5V 5- / V The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2024 are as follows: PM. I' * « t 3r.r: • ,f s *A .■4 I >u l-d -"IVO 11 * T' 'I ■' 'wi 13 I .• J • *** 7 Meetings are by Appointment to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 269-945-9350 1 » . ...... 49.34.... ...... 44.71 .... ...... 49.02.... ...... 48.50.... ...... 50.00.... Commercial......... Residential.......... Industrial............. Agricultural.......... Personal Property ...1.0133 ...1.1183 ...1.0199 ...1.0309 ...1.0000 I k Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice (I Thornapple Kellogg junior Jayce Curtis is lifted off the mat by Southgate Anderson's Lavelle Hughes during their opening round match in Division 2^s J65-pound weight class at the MHSAA individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downtown Detroit Friday, March 2. Curtis earned a pin in the third period of their bout, but fell in his next two matches the finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale 269-945-9350 I I I 1 ♦J I 212530 BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW r <• » 4» < M «m« -I I I i:'.' vs: i ii ♦ A •2 k*-) fler was more likely as a junior to go into match with a plan • than to just go out and wrestle. Swift just missed the P , vilv auBic state iinais finals as as a freshman heavyweight, falling in the blood Panthers’ regional tournament. Obviously, he -U ® older,” Phillips • He was just a freshman last year. He a good freshman, but he put in a lot of offseason work, did a lol of maturing. He is stronger, he is bigger and faster than he was •ast year and he has that extra year of expe­ rience ” Coming to high school from being a mid­ dle school heavyweight is a bigger differ­ ence than any other weight class. It took him a while to adjust to wrestling heavyweights mat are 285 pounds and 285 pound men. rown men. He adjusted well, but he became stronger and more physical this year. Watson’s tournament run ended with him on his back twice in the 175-pound weight c ass. He had a 5-1 lead half a minute into the second period of his first consolation match, against Marlette’s Westley Chapin, but managed an escape, a take down and turned the DK senior with 24 seconds to go in the period. “He just ended up with the short end of that draw,” Phillips said of Watson, He wrestled a lop notch kid and then his second match he ended up wrestling a kid who was pretty good too. Luke was winning in that second match where he got eliminated. He got caught and got chin-whipped, but he was winning and controlling that match.” The DK program also had freshman Oliv­ ia Post competing in the girls’ 125-pound weight class over the weekend at Ford Field, I am so proud of the guys and my coaches too,” Phillips said. “[Assistant coaches Clint Post and Hunter Belew] are top notch. They worked really well with the boys and the girl. Those coaches were willing to do whatever it lakes to be successful which means wrestling with a 260-pound heavy­ weight who is a state placer heavyweight and that’s not easy on the body every day I wrestled with him maybe twice. I told the other coaches I am older, 1 break. They wrestle with Mitchell.” “I always say a successful program is defined by the people who are around it all the time,” Phillips added. “So, I try to sur­ round myself with coaches that are smarter than 1 am and better than I am so it makes me look good.” t * �1 I h 1 I r Page 16 - Thursday. March 7. 2024 - The Hastings Banner on state medal stand puts pair HHS girls team 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor One of the life lessons of high school sports is that you pick up your teammates 5 when they're down. Hastings junior Naomi Grummet literally did that Friday morning at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Saxon sophomore Olivia Friddle, a two-time wrestling state qualifier and also a track and field state qualifier as a freshman, made her first turn around the 25 mats in the middle of Ford Field on crutches during the opening grand march at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Grummet gave Friddle, who injured a knee r playing with the Hastings varsity girls’ bas­ Ke ketball team the previous Friday, a piggy back ride the second time around the home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. There weren’t too many other times the Saxon girls were “down” during the weekend at the state finals. Sophomore Dezarae Mathis earned a state medal for her fourth place finish in the girls’ 120-pound weight class over the weekend and Grummet scored an eighth-place medal in the girls’ 155-pound weight class. The toughest part of the weekend for the it' Saxons was junior Jordan Milanowski falling in the blood round at the state finals for the second year in a row. Friddle and Milanowski are both two-time state qualifiers in the two seasons in which the MHSAA has hosted a girls' state championship tournament. Hastings junior Jordan Milanowski (right) looks for an opening in her blood round The Saxons weren’t the only local girls at the finals. Delton Kellogg was represented by match against West Bloomfield's Alexandria Hampton in the Girls' 145-pound weight freshman Olivia Post in the 125-pound weight class Friday at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals hosted by Ford Field in downclass. Thornapple Kellogg had junior town Detroit. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 125-pounder Emma Gibson, another two-time state qualifier, freshman 125-pounder Rylee River’s Madelynne Sterly. Saxons competed last month, and placed sixth Alberts and junior 113-pounder Raini Braska Guaranteed a state medal and back on the at the state finals. Mattawan’s Elyse Morales competing. Alberts and Gibson both had one mats Saturday, Mathis stuck Ann Arbor Pio­ was the regional runner-up and third at state. victory on the weekend, but fell in the blood neer’s Quincy Behm a minute into their “Most of the girls beat someone that had round Friday. Post and Braska were both 0-2. match in the third round of consolation. beaten them or lost to someone they had beat The Saxons’ Mathis had a great freshman Mathis then pinned Plainwell’s Avery Lynch a week earlier. Crazy,” Goggins said. year too, but a late-season concussion kept her to get to the match for third where she fell to Grummet was pinned by Holt’s Brynn from competing in the state tournament in Mattawan’s Elyse Morales. Campbell in the opening round of the girls’ 2023. She just capped her sophomore season “Her weight class this year was crazy 155-pound weight class, but won a pair of with a 29-9 record and her first state medal. tough and our regional placed all four girls in consolation matches to secure her spot on Mathis put her hand over her mouth as if the top six at state, and kinda in reverse the medal stand. She pinned Standish-Ster­ in a little bit of shock after opening compe­ order,” Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling coach ling’s Aliyah Schalk 3:39 into their first tition by pinning Mason County Central’s Mike Goggins said. “The Sturgis girl [Lola consolation match. Nyvaen Wendt just 16 seconds into their Barkby] was fourth at our regionals and won In the blood round. Grummet pulled out a first 120-pound match of the tournament the state finals, beating a returning state 7-5 win over Pine River’s Adalyn Holmes Friday morning. champ [Grand Blanc’s Faith Burgess]. with a tremendous third period. Holmes had a After a second round loss, Mathis won Mathis was third at regionals and fourth at 5-2 lead heading into that third period after a her way through the consolation bracket the state finals. Plainwell’s Avery Lynch was take down in the first period and three late including a 9-2 blood round win over Pine the regional champion in Gull Lake, where the nearfall points in the second period. Grum­ met started the third period in the bottom position and managed a quick reversal. The two battled for more than a minute with Grummet eventually working to score three nearfall points of hef own to move ahead in the last half minute of the match. It did end up as Grummet’s last win of the tournament. She was bested 2-1 in a tiebreak­ er in the first medal round Saturday and then 'r was pinned in the match for seventh place. Coach Goggins, who had his daughter Erin Mt Slaughter as an assistant in the girls’ comer this season, said Grummet comes from a wrestling family too. Her father was a state placer at Lowell and her brother Griffin Grummet wrestles at Thomapple Kellogg. “She really came on and gained confidence as the year went on,” Mike Goggins said. Family ties were scattered throughout Ford Field. TK’s Gibson had her big brother, former w t •* state medalist Zack Gibson, helping coach. Delton Kellogg’s Post saw her brother, Gauge Stampfler, medal in the Division 4 competi­ I tion at the finals while getting coaching advice Afrom her father, DK assistant coach Clint Post. 3 The Saxons’ Milanowski pinned Fowler­ ville’s Kiely Davis in the first round of con­ solation Friday in thejgirls’ 145-pound weight class, after an openifc round loss, but then 1 was pinned by West Bloomfield ’ s Alexandria w* Hampton in the blood round. Hastings had threa girls at the state finals this year after sending five a year ago. The J Saxon girls’ programremains one of the larg­ est in the state. I “I’m not sure exjijtly why we have seen such a quick responst and success in just our second year, but I h^ve some ideas,” Mike Goggins said. “ First,^we have a strong wres ­ f ■ tling base in our community. We have been "^1 known as a ‘wrestlingschool’ for many many Riveras ® "in °ver Pine years, and I really beyeve with Jason SlaughFriday a“the MHSAA 120-pound weight class ter as our head coacH we will move up to an Mathis won two more matchfiQ mg Finals inside Ford Field in downtown Detroit. elite level in the yeaii to come. 44 A _ 1« weight class. (Photo by BretIB re ®® ‘*1® ®'®‘® ®‘ As a college wrestler he is able to provide the advanced technique needed to be the best of the best. Second, many of our girls have dads, brothers, uncles that wrestled. They know the sport, and are excited to be involved Historic Charlton Park in their own family traditions. We also were Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission quick to make sure uttls knew we are offerinc Q a• O Hiring for Part-time Maintenance Positions k j^st letting girls join the boys team. There is a ditTerence. POSTED 2/28/24 Our district is committed to the idea by exceUeni'P^^ic and provide adding coaching positions, girls’ specific uni­ lanSinrT niowing, forms and traveling all over the state as well duties as l^si^ed" A ***"“ ’“'“P’ P'*"*''"®. and other hosting all girl wrestling events. Our girls check driver's^li PP**cant must pass criminal background cneck. drivers license check, and ..4 have the option of practicing and competing and Dre-emnlnvmA„t pre-employment physical and 1 * t .1 1 r * a**:; * I I ra ft Kt 1 * A. .V I I I* i-y. I I c > I < I i r JT if J ;• f I V «»• s T I 1 L£:m i 4 ■n .m I 7 I I I r I ▼ <• r 7 p / J j •*!' J E A z kl V; ■' A* 4 I > A* £: r A r I Delton Kellogg freshman Olivia Post fights to try and escape the grasp of Millington's Emmaleigh Peters during their Girls' 125-pound consolation opener Friday inside Ford Field in downtown Detroit at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) it 9 i I J >» * a 1*. J* I * p 4 •X *1 c. I 1 1^ •rf- I < t A? s V s n. A I » 7 I u I "5* >• a f 1 7 1’3 t 1 A M M I Ml 4 4 ■■ I f LJ Hastings junior Naomi Grummet scores nearfall points against Pine River's Adalyn Holmes to clinch a 7-5 win in the third period of their Girls' 145-pound blood round niatch inside Ford Field in Detroit Friday during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Grummet went on to claim the eighth-place state medal Saturday (Photo bv Brett Bremer) ' 14 ■ '4 I* I T?.r I e' I • I . . — » 5 I .1 =s’ LP 179651 drug screen as required. requiredtowJrkwTek^ reerui Jng giX ,0 g,7e ft Mry" be and holiday's. Hours could be starting starting « as early as 7 .fl ,evenings, N' as 10:00PM. • Starting April 2024. • $13.00 per hour •Must be at least 18 years of age. o iS or Applicalion con be sent to: Historic harlton Park Barry County Parks 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 parks@barrycounty.org Application deadline March 15, 2024 He said it is also great to have a female, Enn, on the coachin/stefT. [She] has plenty of coaching experience in other sports, was a pollege athlete and has been around wrestling her entire life. She is passionate about athletics and knows how to motivate girls. I think having a female on staff aXfr The^Tl'r h'"' aaic. I nen all we have to do is teach wresconditioning and confidence.” He is excited to have 10 or 12 girls coming at the middle school level loo, and said e girls at all levels have enjoyed the sport of the community and the boys’ program. Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling coach Dan Phillips is pretty happy with his coaching staft' too, including Clint Post, Olivia’s dad. She was the only DK girl to compete in the state tournament this season, but spent time throughout the season attending a number of girls’ tournaments too. I think this first year experience was huge for her, Phillips said. “She got better as the year went on. She had to get used to wres­ tling mostly girls. There is a different style of wrestling when you're wrestling girls. 1 think the experience was huge. ‘ She broke her thumb in the first match at regionals. She wrestled all of regionals with a broken thumb and the state tournament. It’s not something you can adjust and overcome, thumb important. She is already zyour ** ••• •••**• AAV* is pretty IHIUUI talking at the end of the year about ‘man, I ve got unfinished business.’” Her business over the weekend started by being pinned by the eventual girls' 125pound state champion, senior Tyler Swanigan from South Lyon East. Olivia had a 3-2 frad on Emmaleigh Peters from Millington in the first round of ^'onsolation. but got period and eventually lost 7-3. TK had the two girls in that 125-pourid bracket. Alberts pinned Warren Mott’s Makayla Perdue-Daniels in the opening round, but then fell to DeWitt's Jamie Cook in the quarterfinals. Peters took a 14-S major decision over Alberts in the blood round. ' Gibson faced Perdue-Daniels’ teammate Me’nyk in the openiiig^^und^andZ pinned midway through the third period Gibson bounced back to pin Pinconning's Kennedy Cloutier, but then got outscored 9-3 by Whittemore-Prescott's Serenity Hayes in the blood round. I k I • I t' I 1 t i r * J 4 K 4 g. 4 ■ s Hastings sophomore Olivia Friddle nets an assist from junior teammate Naomi r . ‘I’® «>me around Ford Field during the Grand March Fridav morning at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Friddle, now a two Jme state qualiner. was unable to coSSJS > compete in the finals due to a knee injury suffered while playing for the Saxon “ varsity girls' basketball team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 k J c f I a -* ’J I MA. 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Ka • »T : I w» / I Xu 'ft ft 'S’ 41* *• w.^ r ■b iT ta •3 • V * 'V 1. c r* J JI* i I .5^. 5?^ *r5i b <1^ <(1 ■av *”r?* • ‘f ♦ U®' ■:i I I fl.: J * t___ 'S A An airplane takes off of a runway at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Airport leadership is working to secure a $1.8 million federal grant to reconstruct its terminal. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) *5 r -is . I IS' T ./Xis ■ 1 • 4*I* ITA I <. •*** 9 *3V ft 'I 411 rt ■s 1 i r* I ft 1 > I I r♦ h " .M, a. J . I 'JiM I’ . L k 'll 7A )* 1 ft •t t A ’1 4 ■ A. I *T * ■’35 I f v r » II '1 I r^' t \ •J 4 i •J K«ft I I 1 I I, i ?• I C*b . I, k Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, presen?Jd bv WbTh im®i RiS Thf town ®P P’^’ South Jefferson Street through downSlan MeTht!^ rood ® r® Hastings-based restaurant Somebody nization jno ittoi ° d^^,’ participating in the parade - businesses, orga th q nhoto *Han"^ dr® “ ^1^® ®®^®'^ ''"® ®P '* P '^' ’P® Station and offices. Tossava sports leprechaun attire at the front of last year's parade. (File photo by Hunter IVIULCli will Hope Township planners continue to mull gravel operation; Residents speak out against it •. b*l • .+ a City, county loan funds to Hastings Airport for terminal reconstruction project *—n***" -Hii lB~ •» ft r V (•. J .^ ■ -f ' 4 t -J V &ft \V V’ I I <■ ■ f- ■■ w I 4 1 t C ■ t A» .4 4 f T* I. h" — Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Both the City of Hastings and Barry Coun­ ty are pitching in to help secure a $1.8 million federal grant for the reconstruction of the Hastings City/Barry County Airport terminal. Mark Noteboom, airport manager, said the airport has been trying to put the project in motion for nearly four years. The airport con­ ducted a feasibility study for the reconstruc­ tion project last year, which Noteboom said helped secure the grant. Noteboom was skep­ tical that the Hastings Airport would receive any money because of the relatively small amount earmarked for general aviation, but said the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion took the results of the study to the state. “We knew if we didn’t do that, we wouldn’t have a chance. We did get our money back, we got reimbursed (for the study),” Note- Jayson Bussa Editor Don Skienka has been counting the days that a pressing issue has hung over his head and those of his fellow residents near Wilkin­ son Lake in Hope Township. As of Monday, when Skienka spoke in front of the Hope Township Planning Com­ mission, it had been 1,268 days that the town­ ship has grappled with the prospect of permit­ ting a 153-acre sand and gravel mining oper­ ation to be installed by Stoneco of Michigan among a residential lakeshore community. Despite a special meeting called by the planning commission on Monday evening, with the sand and gravel pit being the lone item on the agenda, no decision was ultimate­ ly made. Skienka was one of the dozens of people to ; show up at the meeting, many of whom uti­ lized the public commenting portion of the meeting to voice their disapproval of the proposed project, which would be installed It? across Miller Road from a 160-acre sand and gravel pit that the Barry County Planning Commission approved late last year for Oran­ geville Township. Everyone who spoke up during the public I commenting portion of the meeting spoke I against the Hope Township project. Repre­ sentatives from Stoneco were not present at the meeting. Skienka highlighted the 1,200-plus day journey, which featured a previous applicant Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf appeared and an application that was denied before in front of the Barry County Board of being brought to court, where the decision Commissioners on Tuesday morning sporting the department’s new black uniSee GRAVEL oaEe 2 departure from the ' long-recognized brown uniforms. ' Cs 4 ft boom said. “But with that study, MOOT through Michigan, they recommended that if anybody in the state got (the grant) it should be us. I didn’t think we'd get iL I really didn't. But we did.” The $1.8 million grant, a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Con­ gress in 2021, requires a $400,000 match. The Hastings Airport contributed $200,000, about half of its total fund balance. Noteboom went before Hastings City Council Monday and the Barry County Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners Tuesday to ask for the other $200,000 required for the match­ ing funds for the grant. Along with the $200,000 from the airport fund, a $100,000 loan from the city and a $100,000 loan from 5*^ See AIRPORT, page 2 Sheriff asked to hand over voter fraud investigation files to special prosecutor, says he won't 1 c4 •-H 1 I ® 1** f » i: ■ j'frCJ « 4 f/ w ii> * r L ft—9 I I f i I </• 4 I I A. r I ■&- •>: A •i ft * •t » I J A Wilkinson Lake resident Don Skienka speaks in front of the Hope Township Planning Commission on Monday evening during a special meeting. Vice Chairman JR Homister (left) and Chairman Bob Norton (right) listen. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) I y { I Jayson Bussa Editor When a special prosecutor deemed there was insufficient evidence to charge Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf with a crime in August, Leaf told the Banner he was likely to receive a subpoena to testify in cases against those who were charged. That hunch came to fruition last week when Leaf received a subpoena - one that he is fighting back against. Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson, who is acting as a special prosecutor for the state in cases against three individuals accused of illegally obtaining and testing voting equipment, issued a subpoena to Leaf on on Thursday, March 7, requesting that Leaf appear the next day and also turn over files he has compiled during his years-long investigation into voter fraud. One of the individuals being charged is I I I See SHERIFF, page 3 I « < fI 1 “t - " ■«»*« t u I �Ta 5, -J** > * Pag© 2 — Thursday. March 14. 2024 — The Hastings Banner ar . 0n 0 0 /■ ’■9T ■ «• Z <K .. 5 -?Zj* Hastings alumnus leading search for new superintendent WB^S BRIEFS 4 United Way seeking Volunteer Awards nominations The Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center has announced nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Volunteer Awards. The Volunteer Awards recognize, honor and celebrate residents within Barry County who have given their time and talent for the benefit of the community. This event will celebrate volunteers who work in a variety of areas. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards: Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Outstanding Mentor Award, Continuing Service Award, Corporate Service Award and Group Volunteer Award. Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, April 5, 2024, to be considered. Nomination packets can be found on the United Way’s website at bcunitedway.org. Any organization that utilizes volunteers in Barry County is eligible to submit nomi­ nations. This includes nonprofit agencies, service clubs and organizations, churches and businesses that are involved in employee volunteering. Winners will receive personalized awards and all nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. The recognition event is hosted each year and centered around National Volunteer Week. This week-long effort is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change - discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference. The Volunteer Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Attendees are required to register in advance. Sponsorships are also being sought for the awards. Hastings alumni board challenges grads ahead of banquet Ahead of the 13 7th Alumni Banquet, the Hastings High School Alumni Board is pos­ ing two challenges to HHS graduates. Board members want to see which family can bring the most generations of HHS graduates to the banquet. Additionally, board mem­ bers are challenging as many Alumnus of the Year recipients to attend as possible. The board is always seeking new members. Those interested in joining can attend the next meeting on Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at J-Ad Graphics. More information can be found by calling Lois Bowers at 269-945-9657. The board is also reminding Hastings alumni to be thinking about 2024 Alumnus of the Year nominations. More information about the nominating process will be released in May. This year’s banquet will be held on Aug. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. St. Pafrick’s Day hike planned in Middleville Hikers can join members of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail on Saturday, March 16 for a St. Patrick’s Day hike. The guided hike will begin at 9:30 a.m. on March 16 and will explore the Paul Henry Trail. Participants are asked to meet at the gazebo in Middleville. Hikers can park at the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St. There, restrooms will be available as well. Hikers can choose between a short, four-mile hike and a longer, 11-mile hike. Both hikes are out-and-back - participants can turn around at any time. The hike can also contribute toward the 100 Mile Challenge. There will be an optional post-hike lunch at Riverdog Tavern in Middleville, 117 W. Main St. Hunter McLaren Staff Writer The search for a new Hastings Area School System superintendent is underway, with a familiar face leading the effort. Following superintendent Matt Goebel’s announcement that he will be stepping away from the role, school board members voted to hire Michigan Leadership Institute consultant Peter Haines to lead the search for candidates. Haines has lived in West Michigan his entire life, retiring from his career in educa­ tion in 2020. He served the last 14 years of his public education career as a superinten­ dent at Greenville Public Schools and Ottawa County Intermediate School District. Although his career has made him familiar with the greater West Michigan area, he’s also very familiar with Hastings: he’s a 1984 Hastings High School graduate. He has a personal investment in finding qualified can­ didates to run the district, he said. ‘‘It matters to me that this gets done well,” Haines said. Although a lot has changed in Hastings since he graduated, both the city and the school district, Haines said it holds nothing but good memories for him. “It’s why I’m involved in the search. I don’t do this full-time, I do this very, very part-time and only where I have a real interest in the district,” he said. “This one mattered to me, so that’s why I’m working on this search. It is kind of fun, too, to reconnect - and I am running into many familiar faces.” It’s still early in the process, but the search for a new superintendent is fully underway. Following the conclusion of a brief commu­ nity survey on the HASS website on Friday, i 1 A rS II 5 1. Ik>- •h •» « I I. •h. tb 3 . i V T I 4 I lb r I t J Peter Haines Haines will be building a profile of the dis­ trict’s ideal candidate early next week. From there, interested parties can see how they stack up to the community’s expectations. I can tell you, we have a pretty decent pool of applicants who have already initiated the online application process,” he said. “We’ve got several who’ve already made contact and begun that process, so we’re going to have a pretty decent pool.” For Haines, it’s no surprise the position is generating a lot of interest. “You’re sitting well financially, your facil­ ities are in decent shape, you just passed the bond,” Haines said. “All of those things, they kind of telegraph a message to potential applicants that, hey, this is a district that m^es wise decisions, is thoughtful and has broad community support. Those compo­ nents are all a recipe for success.” i f sF* r <( Ji'*/*'/ t L ■M > w ntal' t IT p ■ r I" 1 ' H 0 , .X •2-'J V* ft i- 1p • e • 5^- 41 * ■ 2 0^9 * Revitalize Delton meeting slated for today y -f * 1 * B ; *5i; J. eg -<r I* « 04 0k ^9 ^9( 4 H *- Ml ti rl *1’ * IP -« JS» mT r ■11* T '■-t * ’ I hH < 4 M s .* *• >• T* Min Ilie for $1.4 niolin Ik M I I opwiil selW funds, m hahi Bin Cap p' ,2^( r9 GRAVEL, continued from page 1 *-632 999^ J J I x 'tMlSte ♦ iS Grassroots economic development group Revitalize Delton will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg High School. The group came togeth­ er M year to probe for solutions on how to combat tumbling enrollment numbers within Delton schools and bring more new residents to the Delton community. The meetings are open to the public. i ’.bt b .r* I fiivai »>• i Txas mH KC •} srH 5 J 1/ -‘CJ I 1!' J* i - st 4 The Barry County Chamber & EDA and the Earth Day Committee are teaming up to ^ck the^^ird .Annu^ Barry County Business & Community Expo on Saturday, April p.' The event shines a spotlight on Bar^ County businesses I School, 520 W. South St., at 16a.m. This free, family-friendly event wiil also offer attentlees the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, recycling and how to make a difference in the community. Community members are not required to register to attend the Business & Communi­ ty Expo. Businesses interested in having a booth or sponsoring the expo can register at bit. ly/49M9XJ9. . I* - •t AIRPORT, continued from page 1 the county will be used. City council mem­ bers and county commissioners both approved the loans on the condition they be repaid over 10 years starting in 2025. KT The reconstruction is largely focused on bringing the terminal up to modem accessi­ bility standards, with much of the terminal currently not complying with those set out in the American with Disabilities Act. Note­ boom said the $1.8 million project was downscaled from a larger $2.7 million scope, which would have seen additional offices and stairways renovated. Local philanthropist Larry Baum had pledged to contribute the match grant and pay for expenses beyond the $1.8 million covered by grant funds. Noteboom said. Following his passing late last year, Noteboom said the air­ port worked with the federal government to reduce the scale of the project so it could be fully grant funded. Noteboom said Baum’s planned contri­ bution would have been just one of many Airport Manager Mark Noteboom spoke to city council members Monday, asking for that he’s made to the airport over the last a loan to secure a $1.8 million federal infrastructure grant. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) several years. “You know, he’s put $3 to $4 million into airport was voted down, Noteboom said dime for eight years. It’s been self-suffithat place and helped us grow it,” he said. Baum paid for various projects required at the cient,” Noteboom told city council members. “We just need to step up to the plate and get airport to make it self-funded. As a result, the This hurts me to come down here to get this this done.” facility has been able to function for the last $100,000, but it’s your building. It’s your Baum’s contributions helped the airport eight years without any contributions from airport. It’s a gem.” become the self-sustaining facility it is today, the city or the county. Editor Jayson Bussa contributed to this Noteboom said. After a millage to support the “The county and the city have not given a story. r > I Ti Barry County Business & Community Expo slated for April 13 f Additionally, the fine arts and CTE pro­ grams offered at Hastings are hard to find in other districts. “Most districts your size can’t offer those kinds of programs,” Haines said. “The fact that you do sends a great message to commit­ ted instructional leaders.” The interest in the position should ensure the hiring process can move swiftly. Candi­ dates will submit their applications by the end of March, with board members reviewing them after Spring Break. First-round inter­ views should be conducted in mid-April, with the possibility of second or third-round inter­ views if needed. Haines anticipates the board will have a candidate selected by early May. Haines hopes to see community turnout for the interviews, which will be open to the pub­ lic. School board members will enter a closed session to review the candidates’ applica­ tions, Haines said, but will make all of their decisions in the public. AH of the interviews are public, please be there,” he said. “The community is not only invited but encouraged to participate in that process. From what I’ve gathered from the (survey), having someone who is present and has strong relationships and communication in the community is going to be a key factor.” Haines said the community’s voice will be centered throughout the process, with plans for a town hall event with candidates in the weeks to come. “We want to engage the community in the process,” Haines said. “Given their recent support in a bond campaign, that just tells me (community members in) the district care where this goes. We need to give them a chance to have a voice.” 3 d 4'1. • l&l was upheld. Now, Stoneco comes along with an amended application, which the planning commission continues to mull. Skienka highlighted that, during those 1,268 days, the applicant has failed to provide important information, such as why addition­ al aggregate materials would be needed after a newly approved pit across the street was in the works. Residents also worry about the hydrogeological effects, and risks to endan­ gered or threatened species in addition to the general nuisance that comes with noise, dust and steady truck traffic. “Meanwhile, we have provided boxes of information,’’ Skienka said, referring to residents in the area. There is plenty of data and supporting data that we have supplied that the applicant lias failed to supply in the 1,268 days,” Sklenka said in front of the planning commission. Marilyn Breu echoed Skienka’s opposition to the project. It just seems unconscionable to me that one entity that is not even a land owner on the like this location,” Whalen explained. “It sits lake could have such a negative impact on, right at the very top of a regional groundw alet's just say 300 citizens of the chain of lakes ter and surface water basinal divide. Esseharea,” Breu said. tially, (if) a drop of water falls in this area, it “Gravel - what is gravel? Little rocks and could go to the Gun River, Thomapple River sand. What is that versus 30 years of residents basin, (it) could go down to the Kalamazoo enjoying the lake - the wildlife and the lake?” i (River). A sand and gravel mining operation i she added. “It’s serenity, peaceful nature positioned on this particular location is really instead of trucks, dust and the potential for precarious.” > harm to the lake itself and those animals and Whalen pointed out that there were birds that use that lake.” 50-plus shallow water wells within 1,000 Planning commissioners went into a feet of the property. A third of those wells closed-door session for roughly 40 minutes to drew from groundwater al the site of the review a written legal opinion from the town­ proposed gravel pit. ship’s attorney. When they emerged, commis•, , , Whalen outlined the hvdroceolooical sioners 1site, which feanares a pe ®hed n additional questions to their legal counsel. aquifer that is located halhvay up within the WteiJn*'."® =los^-door session, Dan gravel and then a deeper aquifer J Whalen, a geological engineer for Grand Stoneco has proposed to remove the 1 Rapids-based Williams and Works, the plan­ ^TURDOM perched aquifer and drill down to about five ner of record for the township, weighed in on feet above the deeper aquifer. MARCH M the unique challenges that come with the site. Whalen said that this would remove 50 to “There is no other place in Barry County 70 feet of sand, gravel and sill that protects that aquifer. “1 would contend water quality will change r Come join the fun on Saturday. March 16th. 2024 when a new waler table is five feet below I grade,” Whalen said. to learn about community resources, activities WAM TO iPM I I can t predict what will happen,” he and more! Local mental health & wellness added. “I ‘ m just saying things will change for gBL, u providers will be onsite offering services and sure.” « providing information for the whole family’ To the frustration of many in attendance, I no decision was made on the application. ✓ Activities for the Whole Family I m fearful that we still find ourselves Community Resources HOCrMCC COMMvWlTM adrift on a whole lot of these issues about how to adequately analyze the comments we CDvKariM t RCC Snacks Provided have received, the application we have, the CCMTCR (CCRC) comments we received from the public and Check out the «v«., p^e on (or more all of that conflicting information,” said Hope • i Township Planning Commission Chairman tiUi with generous support from; f Bob Norton. “We’re trying as planning commissioners to put all those pieces together in (^X*»*»sueK>ngEMoi Cor«well t Health -f. a way that's reasonable. llope Township planners have to tread Ji lightly on the issue. If they deny the applicaLOTS or DOOR PRIZES tion, but a judge rules in favor of Stoneco and green lights the project, then Hope Township TOR flTTEMDEEO would no longer be able to provide any input wfrks geological enginZrfromGran^apSS! or specifications. and^conXs ^^nlng, Commission abou, Williams and The issue will be on the agenda for the at the site of a prospective sand and gravel mine. geological findings regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on March 21. 4 Ji i'' 3k , Ml b I /T ♦ I « .J 1 •< pamilm ,'P-<T X 0* 0» A • ’ i-t 15^ * e* bi ? fetisis 4 . ®C«x; j** k is' 'Witj I bl CI* I s. ' itscb' ** 4 “ u 5 .? * .•t ‘, nt a s* i V.' 4 9 I UICLLMC^^ PAIR t 99 1^: I Iu. I 3 c CT I , I’ T 1 A V « I I h I 3 I I V V' -n ■ r’ ( I. A •! « »e i, I IL «• <J p k I ** K - I V 4 Q e f * .-.A is? ■'bi >1 S5S’ 4b t; I mmii 4 A '5 ■* '• ’I / » \ ■■ A UH' N ''vis ir * **•1'^■4 % * * I •'’A s « * % A * *1 j * h t 'Is » 4I ffc . \ s; 91 5 4" n k T 1 j; ’I 1 '4 s 1 $I �1 • 4^ % V IK. S’ * u. 1 S’K S' ■ IB ’f .A. s .K I f ' k x A* Hastings capital improvement plan lays out $66.4 million in projects to complete before 2030 Sk k •x I * ^2 , -A' SWs $Sss «ss If >»>■> »>! 8 *»• Kc kA *^4* **».’*8ei •i tr thctt. *<fc» * •** ’Iff* a ‘^4 > 1^. ?s K. «ae Vc. • «c tei ; Wsar- * Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter The City of Hastings has laid out $66.4 million in projects to complete in the next five years. Council members approved a capital improvement plan Monday that outlines the city’s priority projects between fiscal year 2025 and 2030. City Treasurer Chris Bever went over major projects in each section of the plan with council members. While the city would have to leverage grants, bonds, loans or other funding mecha­ nisms for some big-ticket items, Bever said the projects in the plan are all possible to complete as listed. “It’s important to note that the plan is fea­ sible. It will require action on your part this year and in future years regarding bonds, low-interest rate loans and grant applications, but it is a feasible plan,” he said. “Some of the funding in this plan is already secured. Some of it will be applied for. Some of it is not fully known at this time.” With the approval of the plan, council members signed off on the prioritization of the items listed. They’ll release funds for the projects listed for fiscal year 2025 when they approve next year’s budget in the coming months. Of the $66.4 million outlined in the CIP, three categories made up nearly 90 percent of the total projected costs: water and sewer, emergency services and streets. “Nine out of every $ 10 that we are going to spend are associated with those three catego­ ries,” Bever said. Water and sewer projects accounted for $36.9 million, 56 percent of the plan’s total cost. Water and sewer improvements or replacements account for much of the pro­ jected expenses, about $26 million through­ out the six years in the plan. An additional $1.3 million will go toward lead line service replacements, a project that will also carry on for many years after 2030. Other expenses will go toward replacing water meters with radio-read meters^and general upkeep costs, Bever said. * “The balance of the funds are just the regu­ lar capital needs you have when you operate a plant,” he said. “Again, this will be the biggest area of infrastructure needs over the six-year period.” , Changes a ( 1 ■ B J Mi ) ^*ae« •ifl ^.'01 Il's isen self-saln 3!Hi -^KildQil'aMKi/iDflDiicn X ilOW m a’s jm iSu F osrk® b aspcfiirsagem." EC 2t or - 2t •u* c. or :£ .’’irs /fj , x 3cr n X • I Hvt Mt cva a jm:' Ktfigel it £ W 0*aievet)'I(¥of» 1**21 A# X Stfuu »rjat^iib aar^ a* u godow »Ii« ailjrWi«<®> tha! “‘iS'' ** c shailott ftiKf 1 third (’f I k 4?» e 4» «a.^ 1 .iK- toiW’; 51; •» Ite r 7f r i ( A JIM I » : I / r I hhiii f / - r / r -A. •^- 1 Li ^i' a L it" y*”*^ I I* 4 I ? ^4 0^ I .’ ‘ If I I, > 4 I 'I I ’5. 1 )J s') "•.1 f 1 r 5* J * I A ... > * * . I * * a ^EL» > it 9l\ I 8 t 4 * •I k ••, i v4 I k L^*^-i I Sever, Hastings clerk and treasurer, went over major projects in the citv’q 'ne'T’bers on Monday night. (Photo by Hunter MH McLaren) will help pay for the expected costs, but the city will also need to look for grants and leverage low-interest loans in the coming years, Bever said. ' Emergency services accounted for $15 million, 23 percent of the capital improve­ ment plan’s projected cost. While the plan accounts for some vehicle and equipment costs for both the police and fire departments, the construction of a new emergency services building accounted for $12 million of the total. Projected for fiscal year 2028, Bever said the city would need to find ways to fund the project in the intervening years. “That’s one of the areas where we need to do a little more work on (finding) the poten­ tial funding sources for that,” he said. Streets were the third highest portion of the plan, accounting for $6,7 million, or 11 per­ cent, of the plan’s projected expenses. The plan calls for installing a sidewalk on Woodand the milling and resurfacing f of East State Street, with each projected to cost about $600,000. About $3 million of the road work laid out in the plan would be done in conjunction with sewer and water improvements on those roads, allowing the city to complete them more efficiently. The rest of the funds will go toward maintenance and upkeep projects Bever said. Because of the high expense associated with street replacement projects, the city will have to carefully plan for projects and work to maintain its current streets, Bever said. Large street projects likely won’t be possible with­ out state grants or other assistance, he said. “We don’t have the money to do the really big replacements,” Bever said. “It’s import­ ant that we try to maintain our infrastructure, especially our streets and sidewalk infrastruc­ ture, and make it as functional as possible until that large state money is available to us and we can do the reconstructions. ” 1 • > I County in line for $1.4 million in opioid settlement funds, probes needs Editor Barry County will receive somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.4 million as part of the National Opioid Settlement. On Tuesday morning, Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, which will provide oversight for these funds, spoke to the Barry County Board of Commissioners to give a snapshot of what needs to happen before the money is allocated. The National Opioid Settlement is the result of legal actions taken against a list of opioid producers, distributors and companies that have marketed and sold these highly-addictive drugs. These parties have been accused of down­ playing the addictive nature of opioids, which allowed for widespread use of them across the country, and in turn, led to overdoses, deaths, addiction and subsequent crime. The settlement spread throughout the whole country was to the tune of billions of dollars. Michigan itself is in line for $1,6 billion, which is an amount that could contin­ ue to grow as more cases are settled. The terms of most of these settlements mean that 50 percent of the funds go directly to the state and 50 percent of the funds go directly to townships, cities and counties. For Barry County, that means roughly $1.4 million over the next 17 years. Some pay­ ments have already come in, but the money is sitting in the county’s bank account until the Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) can identify how and where to allocate it. Lenz and Amy Dolinky, who is the Opioid Settlement Fund Technical Advisor for the Michigan Association of Counties, stressed that these funds are not structured like a grant, where an even amount of money will flow in on a yearly basis. Each company has some flexibility to decide when and how much it can pay each year. The Substance Abuse Task Force will pro­ vide advice on how to spend these dollars, but Lenz said the SATF will not move on those plans until it gets the go-ahead from county commissioners. At Tuesday’s meeting. Lenz highlighted to commissioners what work had already been completed and what is up next in the journey to allocating these dollars. In the fall of 2022, the SATF conducted an Opioid Settlement Fund needs assessment and the board of commissioners also elected the SATF to serve as stewards of Barry County’s take of the settlement. The SATF has coordinated with Dolinky since last fall and into the winter and plans to join a community substance needs assess- ^^4 ft B• * M . 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Upon MSP’s raid, Leaf worked through Lambert to file a lawsuit against various state officials, including the Attorney Gener­ al and Secretary of State, saying they were meddling in his independent voter fraud investigation. However, a Michigan Court of Claims judge dismissed the lawsuit, finding that Leaf did not sign the affidavit and that Leaf and his legal team did not respond to sum­ mary motions for disposition filed by state attorneys. It F f I IL l0 • a - -r. « M e* !•) L I 4 •ng some of the findings of his investigation, which has, at times, expended a significant amount of his own time and resources at the sheriff’s office. The presentation was postponed in order to secure a larger facility that could accommo­ date more members of the public. The presentation has yet to be re-sched­ uled, and in light of the recent developments. Leaf was skeptical whether or not it would happen any time soon. I hate to do that to the public but more and more stuff coming in...we’re trying to bring some really high-powered people in here so you get an understanding that we didn t waste any money on this — there is a lot going on here.” In August 2022, the attorney general’s office identified Leaf as one of nine individ­ uals suspected of participating in a conspir­ acy to obtain and test voting tabulators. At that time, Attorney General Nessel released a petition for the appointment of a special prosecutor to consider a variety of criminal charges against the group, including con­ spiracy, using a computer to commit a crime and willfully damaging a voting machine. The petition said the group conspired to unlawfully obtain voting tabulators to conduct tests following the 2020 election. According to the petition, the group was able to get their hands on five different tabu­ lators and conducted tests on them at hotel rooms and short-term rentals in the Detroit area. The petition alleged that DePemo was there for the testing. Those tabulators included a machine from Irving Township, which the attorney gener­ al’s office said Leaf convinced Olson to turn over as part of an investigation. L?af denies haying coerced,Olsop,. , 1 < • — Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff, via an affidavit < I 4 /J J “Attorney Lambert has been working for me and my office since December of 2020 and I believe the subpoena is an attempt to obstruct and delay my very serious investigation. t 'Wf* ?r 5 ‘ Stefanie Lambert, who has served as legal counsel for Leaf throughout his investigation '^hich jumpstarted following the 2020 presidential election. The subpoena Leaf received was part of the People of Mich­ igan vs. Stefanie Lambert Former Michigan State Representative aire Rendon and former Republican candidate for state Attorney General Matt DePemo are also being charged. They face multiple felony charges that are pimishable by up to four or five years in prison. The charges were authorized by a grand jury. In response to the subpoena. Leaf issued an affidavit, and echoed his stance in an inter­ view with the Banner^ that he is not willing to turn over those files. In it, he also provided a glimpse of the scope of his investigation, specifically high­ lighting Dominion Voting Systems, a compa­ ny with headquarters in Toronto and Denver that provides voting software and hardware for U.S. elections. “My department is in possession of sensi­ tive documents that are part of an ongoing investigation involving Dominion employees, Leaf wrote in his affidavit. “These Dominion employees directed and tasked Serbian foreign nationals to remotely access the Michigan election system. 1 am not will­ ing to compromise my investigation by pro­ viding my entire file. I am attaching to this affidavit several emails to demonstrate to this honorable court that this is a very serious ongoing investigation.” Leaf also said that his investigation has turned up damning evidence against an indi­ vidual named J. Alex Halderman, who is a computer science professor at the University of Michigan who has also served as an expert witness for Secretary of State Jocelyn Ben­ son. The affidavit, Leaf claims that Halder­ man offered to help Dominion employees by rebutting statements and claims made by President Trump on television following his election loss in 2020. “I intend to file a motion to quash the sub­ poena attached as well as a civil lawsuit against the Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J, Hilson for attempting to usurp my inves­ tigation,” Leaf wrote in the affidavit. “Attorney Lambert has been working for me and my office since December of 2020 and I believe the subpoena is an attempt to obstruct and delay my very serious investiga­ tion,” Leaf continued. Leaf told the Banner that, since issuing the affidavit, he has not heard anything back. “I haven’t had any dialogue with them at all,” Leaf said. Leaf has been investigating voter fraud since on the heels of the 2020 election when then-President ppp^ld lost tp.ciUTent; President Joe Biden and pockets of concerned voters - primarily Trump supporters - around the country cried foul play. Leaf said he has investigated the issue locally in Barry County but also has gathered information on a nationwide - and even inter­ national - scale. On Tuesday, he said he received yet another cache of what he might consider evidence. “Today we got a bunch more - you have to sort out the good stuff and the bad stuff,” he said. When asked the origins of the investiga­ tive material, Leaf said “it comes from all around. Sometimes cybersecurity experts, sometimes like a clerk or something like that. It varies.” Last month, Leaf was scheduled to make a presentation to county commissioners, outlin- * I f J SHERIFF, continued from page 1 r *>• i w .1 -a k 'ff > •J « V ri f * ■ I X MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING J s '*■ I* < Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber k1 i; ’^4 New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation License Liz Lenz, coordinator for the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, spoke to the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning about opioid settle­ ment funds that will be making their way to Barry County over the next couple of decades. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ment conducted by Michigan State Universi­ ty this spring. “That will take a look at < luple of areas and be heavily concentrated people with lived experience and peoph whose loved ones have lived experience because they’re the people who have been impacted,” Lenz said about the upcoming needs assessment. The Substance Abuse Task Force also organized and formed an opioid fatality review team - the 16th county in the state to do so - and has launched a Barry County opioid settlement funds website that residents can use as a hub for all updated information on this issue. That website is located at barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlemeiit.html. Lenz said the SATF is looking to raise awareness for the website and the informa­ tion it contains. Meanwhile, the MSU com- •< . 4 jH 4 Jayson Bussa Jafjon Siisss cat^ Ip lii! I f I ) r r* 7^ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14, 2024 — Page 3 munity needs asses.sment will help to shine a light on a potential path forward on how to allocate the funds. Once the SATF identifies needs, it will develop an opioid settlement fund request process and start doling out the money. “We’ll be promoting this web page ~ we’re starling with you today,” Lenz told commis­ sioners. “You’re going to start to see this every day. We’re moving. It’s not going to be a cheetah’s pace, nor do you want it to be. We’re trying to be (aster than a snail or tor­ toise but we want to be careful with how we spend these dollars. It’s not a lot of money right now and it can he very easy to enter into some quick decisions just to make it look like we’re spending that money and 1 don’t think any of us want to do that. We want to do what is sound.” OfTice (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 > //SI 1(1376 \ Insured I time to start I Grad Quilts 1 e 1 * New Collections • Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station • Linus Project Drop Ojf Pra\j for our Country "iF t QUESTIONS ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings * 945*9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5;30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm i I I i I I I I �4 ( J ■K i* 113'’ eve' ' ye Pape 4 _ Thursday. March 14. 2024 — The Hastings Banner In^fi^Opimon see Did you 0* filfs I 113^ J p I 6ii*»,L me Se I y Withheld news is a danger to freedom a I That 70s Show J Pictured are the four trustees on the Thornapple Township Board. They all turn 70 years old in the next month or so. From left to right are Ross DeMaagd (birthday March 17), Kim Selleck (April 26), Sandy Rairigh (March 15) and Curt Campbell (March 14). The four were honored after Monday's board meeting, com­ plete with a birthday cake. (Photo by Greg Chandler) .J* k ’ff . r.f •t. J. •« > J t a I« I I r • I * ** remember? Do you f ft rO', >X* sf I♦ 1 •...-ill k• r • ft > Is •^5” Ap ■ ft>' * f t J .4’ • ' it-* •T I, *1 1 ft ft » i4^'r*3 *• 4“ 4’, »* * Fl I « F* ( 4 t, •*« i •l / %ir r % I It-'W’’ r I A h iV 1 f a I H 4 f ft I •f 1 % F F V ; \| A. 4^ 'J rf 4 • » Sr = <7- * I ’fl J H!’' / •fcl t •c i I Cutting the ribbon i _ J & t Banner May 5, 2016 I Thomapple Plaza with people from various groups and agencies burrounaing nim. 1 ) 1 Have you met? Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez was only 1 years old in 2018 when he traveled to Mos­ cow, Russia. “The weather was so cold,” he said. “It was so cool because that was my first time in another country.” Emiliano traveled with his mother, MariMl Rodriguez, from their home in Mexico A second-^der at the time, Emiliano was wm^ting in a mental math competition. In me three tournaments he had participated in Mfore traveling to Russia, he had placed third, second and first overall. “For my age, my coach told me that I needed to use an abacus, but for me that’s hard,” he said. “I learned how to use mv fingers to do multiplication or division Competing at the ALOHA International Emiliano was up against other mental mathematicians from across the world, with 50 countries represented Each wuntry w^ represented by several dozen ^udents of v^ing ages, all competing gainst each other at the same time. While to M operations was tailored to e^h age group, they were were all challengmg Even as a second grader, Emiliano was tasked with things like dividing whole numbers by fractions. After seeing the sheer amount of competition, Marisol admits she began .v to worry Emiliano might struggle to keep up. Fmi'lGinart children, and tmiliano was so tiny. I had a lot of doubts, she said. “I said, ‘Okay my love. ftin here. Don’t worry if you don’t win'^lfs no problem. >11 As it turns out, there was no need to wony - Emiliano took home the Champions Cup, an even higher award than a first place ranking. When the judge said his name, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was but really proud. It was amazinl7nS:‘‘” ( 4 A A .•I k Ik I f * .KI 1 1 Ui* ( J 1 Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez Emiliano said he was surprised, too. After first place, when they said my name, I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “That was amazing,” Now 13, Emiliano still enjoys math but has had a hard time finding a chance to compete again. He had the chance to travel to China for another ALOHA competition in 2019, but he was no longer able to partic­ ipate in the program after his family moved cities in Mexico. He tried joining another mental math program there, but it wasn’t challenging enough. (ft b was like seven plus nine, The work w^ so easy, very easy,” he said. (ft“I tried to talk with the coach to ask if they can give me something harder, but they said they can’t.” Emiliano moved with his mother and siblings to Hastings 10 months ago to join tmihano\ father Eric Vilchis Ramos, who las been in Hastings for the last three years. 1 I •W'H * '33R r Celebrating Sunshine Week is a time Could there be anyone not happy to see when journalists and citizens are reminded the sunshine in these early days of spring? of the importance of free access to public Oh, excuse me; I guess I overlooked all records by shedding some light on the con­ those government officials who are covering duct of public officials and the business of their eyes this week as journalists celebrate governing. It’s a time when all the media Sunshine Week. Started in 2002 by the Florida Society of should be reminding readers, listeners and viewers that government belongs to them, Newspaper Editors, Sunshine Week was along with their responsibility of oversight launched nationally in 2005 as a non-parti­ san collaboration among groups in the jour­ If we expect the government to be “of the nalism, civic, government and private sec­ people, by the people, and for the people,” it tors to shine light on the importance of pub­ must be open to the people. lic records and open government. These are the words that inspired Michi­ Government transparency is essential to gan’s “sunshine laws,” to make governments maintaining the public’s trust and to ensuring accountable to the people through the Open accountability. Government transparency is a Meetings Act and the Freedom of Informa­ fundamental component of a functioning tion Act which have become the hallmark of democracy. Yet, Michigan remains one of our ability to force transparency on our elect­ . two states in the country where lawmakers ed officials. Yet across the state, govern­ and the governor are totally exempt from ments at all levels either don’t understand the honoring public records requests. laws or are making decisions with little or no Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she sup­ regard for the people and the laws that gov­ ports expanding public record laws, yet she ern them. still has not kept the pledge she made in 2018 “Transparency matters because our to open her own office to public record democracy lives only by the freedom of us to requests - even if the Legislature failed to speak, publish, worship and organize withchange the law holding legislators and the out interference by government,” says Roger governor exempt from doing so. There’s Baldwin former director of the American never been a new law but the governor didn’t Civil Liberties Union. need one to release records from her own Baldwin cites the principles stated in our office; she just failed and still refuses to do country’s Constitution. The rights that we so voluntarily. cherish have been watered down or abused It shouldn’t matter whether it’s the gover­ by special interest groups to the point that a nor or it’s townships, counties or big cities: M owing number of Americans have lost Government transparency shouldn’t be treat­ faith in their leaders and their ability to gov­ ed as a burden or avoided. Our leaders have ern in their best interest. the responsibility to keep their constituents Since a high point of transparency in informed. 1976, Michigan’s record on openness has Citizens participate by voting, but they slid to an all-time low. Sunshine Week is a also have the responsibility to become time to ponder the importance of a loss of informed on the issues. Even though they open government and the threat it poses to may not have the time to attend meetings, our democracy. Due to recent court deci­ they should at least read their local newspa­ sions, opinions from the Attorney General’s per so they can keep up with what their elect­ office, and legislative exemptions, Michigan ed officials are doing. It’s the newspaper that ranks last in laws that control ethics and allows them to fulfill their duties as citizens. transparency in government. That’s why I think local governments If we expect our elected officials to be should be required to publish legal notices accountable, then transparency is a must and meeting summaries in newspapers, when because it is fundament^ to abolishing cor­ available. Instead, many now publish more ruption. of these notices on their website which more Each week. I’m able to criticize and conveniently keeps them out of sight and out praise, interpret and congratulate. I discuss of mind of constituents. the issues of the day or give an opinion on an Recently, one of the townships in our area issue. I write with the understanding and decided not to publish their meeting summa­ respect for the power I have to inform our ries in the newspaper, but still wanted us to readers and because this newspaper exists as send a reporter to sit through the meetings. a community partner, we understand the These government officials may feel they’re responsibility to get it right or we don’t print I i^srdcstepping a-few-dollars to . publish the- it. That’s what protects-our- readei^ from ' T legal notice of their meeting, but they’re also “fake news.” avoiding the obligation to keep their constit­ Newspapers have been variously described uents fully informed. as watchdogs that hold our civic institutions Hiat’s why you see fewer and fewer legal accountable. They furnish the checks upon notices in our publications. Changes in state government that no constitution has ever law make it easier for local governments to been able to provide. Alarmingly, more than avoid publications. one in five papers have closed over the past In today’s fast-paced, corporate-dominat­ decade, leaving thousands of communities at ed newsroom, the rule has changed from risk of becoming news deserts. getting it right to selling a message, manu­ Half of the 3,143 counties in our country facturing opinion and allowing special inter­ have only one newspaper, usually a small est groups to determine where the stories are weekly attempting to cover its communities. going no matter the outcome. And nearly 200 counties in the U.S. have no The words of William Allen White, pub­ newspaper at all, leaving citizens vulnerable. lisher of the Emporia (Kansas) Gazette in In an era of fake news, the loss of local 1911, are a reminder of a bygone era when newspapers poses another threat to the long­ newspapers and communities - like our own term vitality of communities. A report by the -imderstood our responsibility to ,each other. * J . Federal Communications Commission found have,” that local newspapers are still the best medisaid White, “is the royal American privilege um to provide the sort of public service of living and dying in a country town, run­ journalism that shines a light on the issues ning a country newspaper, saying what we confronting communities and gives residents please, when we please, how we please and the information they need to solve their to whom we please.” problems. That’s the way it was for publishers and Sunshine Week reminds us all in the news journalists for decades at all newspapers big business that we must be honest in our cov­ and small, weeklies or dailies where people erage if we expect to be a trusted source of worked hard to publish the news of their information. Trusted news does not endanger communities. Newspapers have a responsi­ freedom, it enables it bility to get it right, to make sure that what Let the sun shine! they are reporting is correct to the best of their knowledge or they don’t print it. In today’s world of instant news and the growmg numbers of fly-by-night activist groups who want to write history the way they see it, that’s even more important. As community journalists, we understand Ae importance of talking to our sources, not j^t accepting a written statement or an email from a representative. We want to hear it directly from the source. We take the respon­ sibility of identifying the issues, interviewing Fred Jacobs, CEO, me officials, and gathering all the appropriate information before we write and publish. J-Ad Graphics Inc. I Emiliano said his time attending Hastings Middle School has gone well so far. Here in the United Stales, I have oppor­ tunities that I didn’t have in Mexico. I’m t^ing to do my best,” he said. “Right now I m in eighth grade honors math. I’m trying to learn more.” He’s been keeping busy outside of his math studies, too. Earlier this year, he placed third in a statewide martial arts com­ petition. He likes to dra\v. In high school, he hopes to join the Hastings soccer team. Even after moving to a new school in a new country, tasked with learning _____ a new language and finding his; way in a new culture, he wants to join another math team. After graduating, he waqts to study mathe­ matical physics or a related field. He hopes to compete in a math competition again before then. t “I didn’t find a team I can join to compete again, he said. “But I want to compete nriA * one mApa more time. »» Even if he doesn’t get to compete again, nis parents are proud of him. He s a calculator man,” said his dad. Emihano still carries a lesson with him from that last competition in 2018, too. ever give up,” he said. “Because when saw all the children I was competing against, didn t give up. I tried to do my best - and I won.” For pursuing his passion in mathematics an re using to give up, Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez .s this week’s Bright Light. week, the Banner — aanneir profiles protiies a person lo ma es the community shine. Do you know ^ho should be featured se of volunteer work, fun-loving personality.for the /■ . ^fortes he or she has to tell, f r any other reason? 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March 14. 2024 — Page 5 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 213482 The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public hearing on a public hearing on D ® .P''°P°sed township budget for fiscal year 2024-25 at the Baltimore Township Hall located UooF it«i ------- E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00am. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by calling the Township Supervisor, Chad VanSyckle, at 269-838UOOD. Greg Chandler Staff Writer At least 30 vehicles in four residential neighborhoods in the village of Middleville were broken into, with four vehicles being stolen, during a crime spree Monday night, according to the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriff's Office. That has one local resident calling for a greater police presence in the village. I Sgt. Scott Ware of the Barry County Sher­ iff’s Office’s Middleville unit told the village council on Tuesday night that the incidents occurred in the Seneca Ridge, Rolling Oaks, Towne Center and Misty Ridge subdivisions. J “One car was recovered close by home, due to it being a non-drivable vehicle, yet they managed to get it started down the road a little bit... One vehicle was recovered after a pursuit,” Ware said. j Several subjects were identified as a result of the pursuit. They are from outside the Mid­ dleville area, and are said to be part of “a much bigger crime ring,” Ware said. Ware said that one deputy works in the village at night, and was on patrol in a differ­ ent part of the village from the subdivisions when the incidents occurred. These guys were in and out in all those neighborhoods in less than an hour ... If it wasn’t for somebody waking up and hearing them steal their car, they would have been long gone, the pursuit would never have hap­ pened and we never would have caught somebody. When a neighborhood can help, it helps us,” Ware said. The department received video footage j 5^. * ii*W' i I ® si,iS ''5 a I dorIt think we've ever had four (cars) at once stolen I don t we ve ever had this many houses affected. Typically they hit one neighborhood, they're in and out. This is by far the worst I've seen.” Scott Ware, Sergeant, Barry County Sheriff’s Office that was captured by at least 10 Ring home security cameras, helping investigators identify those responsible, Ware said. Ware noted a common theme with the break-ins. “All these were unlocked vehicles, and vehicles with keys (inside),” he said. Ware said that this is the third time in his two years in charge of the Middlevill e unit that his department has faced cases of peoole entering cars and stealing them. I don’t think we’ve ever had four (cars) at once stolen, I don’t we ve ever had this many houses affected,” he said. Typically they hit one neighborhood, they’re in and out. This is by far the worst I’ve seen.” One Misty Ridge resident, David Sklarin, called for increased police presence in the village in the wake of the crimes. As Middleville has grown, the police presence has not grown proportionally with It. I m here asking for your help on behalf of our neighborhood and the other Allen Edwin (Homes neighborhoods) because we’re right off M-37. They come in, they come out. We 9 i Applications for Sue Drummond Arts Education Scholarship now open to Barry County students -Tibs ( » f need more police, we need more patrols,” Sklarin said. The Village Council in May 2022 approved an amended contract with the sheriff’s office that called for the addition of another deputy to the two deputies and sergeant that served the village at that time. The agreement also calls for at least 18 hours of coverage in the village five days a week and at least eight hours the two remaining days of the week with the schedule to be determined by the appropriate sherifTs department lieutenant and the sergeant for the Middleville unit. It was the first update to the village’s con­ tractual arrangement with the sheriff’s depart­ ment since 1999, when the initial contact between the two entities was approved. Vil­ lage President Mike Cramer said the village needs to review the contract, and is hopeful another deputy can be added to the Mid­ dleville unit in the future. “Even though we’re in a relatively safe community, take those precautions,” Cramer said. “Take the keys inside, hide your valu­ ables, lock your cars. Do the best you can,” r } 1 t « SID 4 “AffleetnsB. I COBjitt 5 ilh'iin. •r RXjfeCK I ur.t a ikiUn<1 I ■ ~ 3E«x 3f a a di»r ib nioft I'M! I aa 1 oesKnw WtkllU I » • 1 •11H* The Thomapple Arts Council is looking to provide a financial boost for students who want to go to arts camps this summer. “This is one of our most long-standing programs at the Thomapple Arts Council,” said Megan Lavell, executive director. “One Pf our primary focuses is financial support for arts education, so we always love to be able to support students in their pursuit of camps.” ■ Applications for the Sue Drummond Arts Education Scholarship opened March 4 and close Wednesday, April 4. The scholarships are open to Barry, icn^^ring, rjinth through, jl2thugiadasJp the-upooming school year, who reside or attend school in Barry County. This program offers financial assistance to students pursuing summer arts opportunities. Proposed summer study must be at an accredited school, such as Interlochen Center for the Arts (Traverse City) or Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (Twin Lake). Eligible courses of study include visual arts, music, theater, ere- ative writing, dance, sculpture, filmmaking and more. Scholarship funds are not intended for private lessons or for the purchase of instruments or supplies. Study is not restrict­ ed to Michigan. Students may request up to 75 percent of the cost of the pro^am. Scholarships are competitive and limited. Students applying for the Sue Drummond Arts Education Schol­ arship must complete the online application; submit a reference letter from a relevant pro­ fessional, such as an art teacher or private music ■instryotQr; submit supplemental applicafiiofliridterials (a,brief performance vid^or^ a cpleptpd participate in «a a DortfolinL portfolio); and and, if if selected, _ ., , cial-assistance. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on April 3, 2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S Norris Rd Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. ) 1* *1 LX s />• K .’ir t t 1. A request from property owner Ryan Bates, 11239 Oak Dr, Delton. Ml 49046 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to section 4.24 "Waterfront Lots" and 4.41 "Schedule of Lot, Yard, and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordi­ nance. The subject site is located at 11239 Oak Dr, Delton, Ml 49046. Parcel #08-12-240-013-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals 4: I r ; :r IA All Interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. if Pictured is Kain Holton, a student from Maple Valley who was a 2023 recipient of a Sue Drummond Arts Education Scholarship. Applications for this year’s scholarship are currently open. (Photo provided) Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 IN. ;T>I«1 J AiKliieiriy3W«iiiiwB4eCibtB ffl ' ; ! ■ Id an aa(rf6kea»s,dieksiifW .i oesifapeBpoMi -ifeanjw 4 '••Of T?idky(il CUT 7^p|Ith>. instead handle this issue swiftly and fairly in order to clear, if warranted, the election work­ er and demonstrate balanced effort of law enforcement to his constituency regardless of party affiliation. ■ itolocaJnfftWnartsQfl^^®^ Ik sol of to Is election integrity still important to the Sheriff of Barry County? A i,dl >35 f I r.9^ I iiL liiS Wilf sun p filsilil'P*' ir« , w- 111? S** . J» I i it J-Ad** : Tie I"' I 945-!”^ the same logic? ■ It is irony at its finest that these problems occurred in Irving Township. One would have thought, given the massive amount of attention our sheriff’s office has given to Irving Township, that it would have been the most secure election in Barry County. Rather, it was riddled with issues, some of which could have disenfranchised every voter in the township had they been any worse. i- In the interest of fairness and consistency I would think that the sheriff would rise to the occasion instead of shrink from the opportunity in order to show impartiality. Failure to do so is completely hypocritical to me. I would like liLp to fo think that the sheriff would T’ J,: I inS^ p i I^ ' I I I I have heard through reliable sources that there were multiple issues in Irving Township in regards to the recent election and its integrity. The issue that I am utterly confounded over is the failure to properly record a seal number therefore breaking the chain of custo­ dy. For all of the alleged “chain of custody” issues touted from the 2020 election, I would think that sealing a ballot box, which would require recording which seal is placed, would be a preeminent task to ensure the chain of custody. Even more disturbing is the apathy of the sheriff that I have also heard about. Apparent­ ly, this was brought to the attention of the sheriff by a long standing member of Carlton Township and was summarily dismissed as a victimless crime given the issue was in Irving Township. Oddly enough, I seem to remember that investigating the Wayne County election pro­ cess as Barry County Sheriff at the expense of Barry County taxpayers was said to be legitimate due to “Ledger Law” doctrine, according to Sheriff Leaf so couldn’t Irving’s election integrity affect Carlton residents by I 1 ' I J I f Aaron Gross Hastings A level of grace should be extended in recent election The County Board of Canvassers has a very important job. With the changes that took place, and the influx of new personnel, I 213558 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 51 * brief in-person audition and interview. Scholarship applications are due by Wednesday, April 4, and will be reviewed the week of April 8, and students will be invited in for auditions . the week of April 29. For more information, or to apply for a scholarship, visit thomapplearts.org/finan- The Baltimore Township board will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meet­ ing ijDon ten (10) days notice to the Baltimore Township Board. NOTE; Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Baltimore Township Clerk by calling Jana Bishop at 269-378-7280. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thomp­ son (mtnompson(Spcimi,com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. I 1 T!?!1 's Po®’®d in compliance with Public Act 267 of T976 amended MCL 41.72a {2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accessibility needs to be weighed by many different procedures as ethical and main­ tained to be continuously ethical. The detriment of our wildlife, the areas of density of transmission, and, possibly, signals may be asserting themselves from areas of the body of humans and wildlife...intermin­ gled. We, as a community and township, need to be aware of any changes, such as a loss of hearing, aches and pains, and any accumula­ tion problems ongoing of which we may feel violated in any way of. Written November 2022. I thank you for a chance to share my thoughts. Wendy Kay Henry Delton City of Hastings 213557 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING OF PROPERTY The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the rezoning of 939 West Clinton and other properties from R-S Suburban Residential to either R-1 One-Family Residential or R-2 One-Family Residential. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2024, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. don’t think anyone believed there would be zero errors. What’s important is that we learn from the TO THF RANNFR ones that did. 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J • -=r-- X rai tt tf t - - i A ■ (9V.t Ia f I A copy of the proposed changes and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@ hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468. Christopher R. Sever City Clerk I 4 i 4 f I �• •X JV .'•V* .5“^^ r di 4 " i.”. I* L » Page 6 — Thursday, March 14, 2024 — The Hastings Banner i ■■ * • « t ifuaried O! ■ ■■ »x ':i •('»• J •B Donna Janet Buehl Lane Charles Cooper Andrew Rolland Richardson Alan Edward Kennedy » z / fl A < > V I Surrounded by family and numerous prayers, Lane Charles Cooper, age 82, of Freeport, Ml, made a peaceful transition into eternity from home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. One of twin boys. Lane was bom on August 8, 1941, to parents LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper in Ludington, MI. His early childhood years were filled with adventures while living above a country store owned and operated by his father. During his adolescence, his family moved to a farm, where adventures and hard work continued. He graduated from Ludington High School in I960 and later Ferris State University with a degree in printing. In 1962, he was inducted into the US Army at Ft. Polk, LA. He then graduated from the US Army Military Police School in Ft. Gordon, GA. In April 1963, he flew' to Seoul, Korea, where he was stationed at the Sth Army Headquarters for 18 months. Corporal Cooper was awarded medals in: Expert with M-1 rifle. Sharpshooter for the M-1 and 45 caliber pistol, and Marksman with car­ bine rifle and bayonet. He also received the Good Conduct medal, Korea National Defense Medal, Korea Service Medal, Unit­ ed Nations Service Medal, and Korea Presi­ dent Citation Medal. After serving in Korea, Lane returned to his hometown of Ludington where he served as a sergeant for the Mason County Sheriff’s Department. Later, he was part of the con­ struction team as a general labor foreman for the Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant. On May25, 1973, Lane married Rosemary Hornick in Hart, MI. For the past 47 years, they have made their home in Freeport, MI. He worked for 28 years as a machine maintenance mechanic for Amway Corporation, Ada, MI. While at Amway, Lane volunteered for disaster relief work with National Relief Network, aiding communities in the after­ math of natural disasters for 15 years. Lane served on the Freeport Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment for 20 years. Since his childhood. Lane has used his abundant creativity to make gifts for others: wooden toys, birdhouses, tractors, and on and on. Upon retirement, he pursued his biggest passion, creating metal sculptures. This endeavor led to his participation in ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, for 14 years. Recently, Lane invested his time and talents in support of a local church in Freeport called the Gath­ ering Place. Lane will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years, Rosemary; his daughter, Melanie (Brian) Newhouse of Middleville, Ml; his grandchildren, Isaac (Isabella) Newhouse of San Marcos, TX; Carter (Eve) Newhouse of Kettering, OH; and Logan and Alex Newhouse of Middleville; his siblings. Sue (Peter) Siler of Lowell, Jeri (John) Claire, Fred (Deb­ bie) Cooper, bro±er-in-law, James Nichols, and sister-in-law, Leslie Ann Cooper all of Ludington; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Lane was preceded in death by two chil­ dren: his dau^ter, Kimberly Ann Cooper on July 11, 1973, and his son, Dustin Lane Cooper on December 29, 1980; his parents. LaVerne and Helen Cooper; his twin brother, Duane George Cooper; three sisters, Ann Marie Cooper, Therese Cooper, and Mary Lou (Cooper) Nichols; and two nephewsm David Cooper Claire and Gabriel James Nichols. A celebration of Lane’s life will occur at Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 M-43, Hastings, MI 49058, on Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. Lane will be laid to rest with military honors at Bowne Township Cemetery, 84th St SE, Alto, MI 49302. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lane’s name may be directed to Artists Creating Together, artistscreatingtogether. “brg, or die Gathering Place Church, freeportr gatheringplace.com. Arrangements provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, MI. J Warsh ip Together I ...at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus k To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@ymail.com Website: www.hastinesfreemethndist. com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to H :30am, Nursery and Childrens Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pm. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn,Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m •9 Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. - iuxM «■< i« z family church 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. services is provided by ne TKs inj^xion I 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 9 PLEAS ANTVIEW $ 4 1 .hurchesandthese local businesses: Fttb niMiiits 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 FIbwrglaM Products tMUMRamBi UUKMkBftui 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 J A 5/ .V * f A o r IS 1 «» .1 r I A 'itf J 1 J r, rr ,, -J*: A ‘ *>*• - i L n««W i f. «*! 4 ■^4** F T- , 4 B i •« A I I\1 i zau kl As-"* 1 r Donna Janel (Carlisle) Buehl, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, in Hastings, MI. Bom on September 15, 1933, in Kalkas­ ka, MI to Max and Carrie (Moore) Carlisle, Donna’s life was a rich tapestry of music, art, and family, woven with the threads of love and dedication. Donna was a 1950 graduate of Kalkaska High School. She was the music director at Grace Lutheran Church, where she served faithfully for 40 years. Donna’s love for music extended beyond her church duties as she imparted her knowledge and passion for the piano to countless students over the years. Donna’s artistic talents were not confined to music alone. She was an accomplished artist, particularly known for her exquisite work in the Scandinavian peasant style art of Rosemaling. Her love for this traditional craft was shared with others through the Rosemal­ ing classes she taught. Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Willis (Bill) Buehl; sons, Joel and Jeremy Buehl; her par­ ents; three brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her children, Jim Buehl, Jeff (Nancy) Buehl, and Joy (Jim) Frost; her grandchildren, Jacob (Jessie) Buehl, Maggie Buehl (Clayton Wilson), Ed Frost, Ethan (Vanessa) Frost, and Evan Frost; and her great-granddaughter: May Buehl. 1 Inilieu.of<fldwers,3Jlease cohsidera contri-' bution to the Thomapple Arts Council ear­ marked for the Hastings City Band, 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior al Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E North St, Hastings, MI 49058; “When from Death I’m Free, I’ll Sing On,” Anangemenls by Giirbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.not. Alan Edward Kennedy passed away, sur­ rounded by his family, on March 10, 2024, at the age of 88. He was bom on March 22, 1935, in Hastings, MI, to Andrew David and Viola (Demon) Kennedy. Alan was a lifelong resident of Hastings, where he lived with his wife Beverly and their three daughters. Alan was a lifelong cattle farmer. His dedi­ cation to the agricultural community was demonstrated through his involvement with the 4-H Horse Program, where he shared his knowledge and love for farming with the next generation. Alan’s green thumb was evident in the beautiful gardens he cultivated, and he had an affinity for John Deere tractors. Alan was a familiar face at farm auctions, some­ times making appearances twice a week. Alan worked at the Barry County Medical Facility for 15 years as maintenance supervi­ sor. He enjoyed telling stories about life grow'ing up on the farm. Alan’s dogs were a source of joy and companionship throughout his life. Alan was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beverly; his parents; his daughter, Carla Jiles; and his siblings, Michael, Andrew, and Helen. He is survived by his daughters, Colleen (Gordon) Elliott and Christine (James) Cotant; his sister, Lucille (John) Mater; his son-in-law, Steven Jiles; seven grandchil­ dren; io21‘ great-grandehlldren;.’ -and ' three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/, or Elara Caring Hospice Foundation, PO Box 58, Jackson, MI 49204. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058 with a graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. at Hastings Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Green Street United Methodist Church located next to the funeral home. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit WWW. girrbachfuneralhome.net. I 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hasting s Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. r WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS VI SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Stay healthy and independent with the Senior Nutrition Program Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist Are you eligible for Social Security retire­ ment benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you. As we age, we have different needs, differ­ ent ways we take care of our health and differ­ ent nutrients we need to get from our food. But we donT always have enough healthy food or the desire to prepare or eat a meal. Whether you need more food, healthier food, someone to share a meal with, or just want to learn about good eating habits, a meal program can help. Every day, senior nutrition programs serve almost one million meals to people age 60 and older. With home-delivered and group meal options, you can get the food you need in a way that works best for you. Senior nutri­ tion programs can: - Help you avoid missed meals ~ and save time and money with less shopping and cooking. - Offer opportunities to connect and social- It A I «•* l« 1 J ize, which can help improve your mental and physical health. - Teach you how to create a healthy eating plan. You can learn about healthy food rec­ ommendations based on your age, unique needs and preferences. - Connect you with other resources like transportation or homemaker services. This helps you stay connected and engaged in your community. It’s no surprise that 9 out of 10 participants would recommend a senior nutrition program to a friend. Find a senior nutrition program in your area and help us spread the word by sharing it with your loved ones, neighbors, and community. Visit eldercare.act.gov/Public/lndex.aspx for more information. The Senior Nutrition Program is adminis­ tered by the Administration for Community Living, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hillaiy Hatch is the Public Affairs Spe~ cialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@.ssa.gov. ;ind Cremation Services • Pre-Pl:mning Services hirgc Parking Ixjt - Htindicap Accessible • Serving All Fiiiths • Pre-arningement Transfers Accepted Andrew (Drew) Rolland Richardson was bom on September 3, 1985 in Kalamazoo, MI to Pam Richardson (Martin) and Rob Richard­ son. Drew entered this world screaming and he continued to be loud throughout his life. He was raised in the Hastings area, graduating from Hastings High School in 2004. He loved playing soccer and wrestling while there. Drew had many jobs in the Hastings area and enjoyed a variety of activities, including racing at the Kalamazoo Speedway, playing frisbee, riding dirt bikes, throwing horse­ shoes, and especially golfing. After the birth of his two sons, Ryker and Kyron, they became his priority. He cherished spending time with them, coaching their sports teams, and instilling his love for Notre Dame in them. Known for his “unique” sense of style, Drew was the life of every occasion. Drew passed away at 38 years old, on March 3, 2024 in his home. He was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. He will be missed dearly by his two sons, Ryker and Kyron Richardson; his mother, Pam (Jay) Martin; his father, Rob (Deb) Richardson; his brothers, Aaron (Kayla) Richardson and Phillip (Lexi) Richardson; his sister, Samantha (Landon) Kohtz; and many nephews. Drew struggled with addiction for many years and is finally at, peace. > There is a GoFundMe page.>set up -to help-isuppdrt his sons; you can visit Drew’s obituary on Girr­ bach Funeral Home’s website to donate at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. There was a funeral service Monday, March 11, 2024 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058. — fc <• •> S®’ * , 4 V fl .n * iJ* IB* IT I it* uo* ** it®’ ir< c siniV OKI 9 r r’ cunt^ s X * * * t* s -•TafWT ' vr 20 9i'f 'iTir. 1 3 r « •* * *■ • I»iBfl .J ** jligX ISB ‘1 |B£C« •vn v •! i* « X. z* Kt w f 13S tawtisfclc fieratsM*! U. e fx-.. □J * ! MSR l :? visk.^«ti3BaBr (»•« II?52a3CS3Si?SfaC * % ^.>x»;tsse2w isr nvUssn a It JnscWT'^ MM ias««w 11 H,- BWBH ‘Wcrsiif.i^ 1 w / Elaine Garlock The village lampposts are sporting their spring banners in bright colors adorned with flowers. Let’s hope they are not smothered in white snow any time soon. Work continues on both the Stuart condos and the Habitat house. It appears that repairs and updates are completed on a rental house on N. Johnson Street, as there are curtains hanging on the windows. The county genealogical society met on Saturday with 15 present. John Pierce did a presentation from the diary of an Ionia lady with connections to the Civil War. Karen Anway was the presiding officer in the absence of Lori Fox, who was with her husband at the Mayo Clinic for orthopedic surgery. The next month s activity will be a carpool trip to the stale library for research. The former Julie Decker of Holland was one of the many who attended the Monday morning funeral for Shirley Decker, who had been a resident of Green Acres of Ionia. A vanload of residents came from Ionia for the ^rvice ofriciated by pastor John Waite. The Deckers lived on Fifth Avenue many years ago hetore their move to rural Hastings, with some ot their Hastings years spent on the east side of each Lake where her parents had a resort. The George Johnsons have returned from ftyo months in Florida in the Panhandle area, hey report a cold January but a w armer Feb­ ruary. The maple sap used for making maple syrup must have had a short run this year with an early start and early closure. The first report He saw read that the sugar count was high at the start of the run. 1 J tfistribution continues around the r delivery' truck coming on the o each month to the parking lot of Cen­ tral United Methodist Church which is ccessed from Third Avenue. People who collect food are advised to bring ^oxes and/or baskets. The variety of food changes from month to month. bir^'wiEhV"'-'' we are seeing song- I’C I W ’^•^3HaaE2 jF 5 !^5 5a --A.sai at:; iris •-^ . Mk *a» •*» iHia: * iBh If'* ** * < a ase * ** * 'ifc 15^ ttdthecooftajik Ifl ** % , I r at a fl»r *5 * 5'‘ Ilf H •'M ■ •t Wft * •t L *fe W ^5r ^4 I 'I w. 1 A * i 'T I <1^ 1 fpvv r^k tew robins. r «« J «d 7£.qa(iaK^pBaB Jlahe. _JI Sightings of cardinals - and a ’''iff, 4 5% Dale Billinoslev <Hviiei/Mana«?r Hastings, MI 49058 XO7 >^^>5252 • www.glrrbachftiiicralhoine.net Family Owned and Operated Hu) (lirrHui h O'Mu r Ijiivriliis Scr\ i 2L'l‘i'^lings H.ii n CuHuly aiul Sum.uiuliiig ( ^nniinniii, .. i,,,- So iee/u&f I AnnSoS'Satn J'"""’*' gs , <«ii Mb "**1^ « s �4 I I From Coats Grove to Hastings on the The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14. 2024 — Page 7 Joyce E Weinbrecht 1 Banner 28, 1993 The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw X r Railroad line reached Coals Grove on May 14, 1889, bringing with it a new era of trans­ portation and marketing to the rural commu­ nity. 5 The new railroad connected with the Mich­ igan Central Railroad in Hastings and the < Pere Marquette in Woodbury, allowing quick­ 1 er and easier transportation of farm and woodloi products to the markets of Chicago * Detroit and Grand Rapids. ’ In Coats Grove, there was a spot east of the I I 1 1 depot where farms could bring in logs from i their woodlots to be loaded on the train and I 9 . 4 Shipped to market. When the farm woodlot i * w^ being cut, the C.K.&S. ran a spur line •p t into the woods where the logs could be loaded directly onto the flat cars. % W-’ V - . The engineer would connect the cars of logs in the woods and pull them back to the mam track to be connected to the rest of the * tram. There was quite a steep grade south of The C.K.&s. Depot in Hastings, 1909. Coats Grove. The engineer at that time was Jack Mil­ the 30 cars at one time. angle when the wheel came off. beck. He would back the loaded cars north It was too large of a load for the engine The crew brought the limping engine into back toward Woodland, get up a head of The train moved very slowly. It took them the depot without toppling into the Thomap­ steam and get a running start on the grade, more than one-half of the day to move the ple River or stalling out on the Michig^ heading for Hastings. cars into Hastings. Central tracks. If the track was wet or icy, the train might Each grade and each curve was a chal­ There was another mishap where Court m^e two or three false starts, backing up imd lenge. They got hung up on a curve just north Street crossed the railroad. It was a feat of pulling ahead, even sanding the tracks a little of Hastings and barely crawled into Hasting s. skill to make a “flying switch.” to add traction if it was very icy There, they split the load up to continue on to This incident occurred when the railroad Art Wood, one of Coats Grove’s youneKalamazoo. crew was switching an engine, baggage car sters, discovered that he could get the same Tom Walker received a tough reprimand and passenger coach on the fork leading to effect by greasing the tracks with wagon to for not following the plan. the Michigan Central tracks. The switch wheel grease, hide and watch the efforts of High school students and businessmen required fast reflexes and good timing on the the- engineer and crew as the train slipped from Woodbury, Woodland and Coats Grove part of the switchman. helplessly on the greased track. traveled into Hastings to attend school ■or The engine and cars were approaching the That grade headed downhill into Coats attend business at the county seat. Attorneys switch at a comparatively slow speed. About Grove and northeast toward Woodland The traveled into the courthouse to try their cases 100 feet from the switch, the brakeman section gang had a flat lorry, which was used using the C.K.&S. as transportation, as well uncoupled the car being switched. The engine to haul rails and ties out along the line when as a chance to work on their cases. C.S and baggage car began to speed up. making repairs. The boys in Coats Grove Palmerton, Attorney at Law in Woodland As the baggage car passed the switch, the would “borrow” the lorry, push it up the used the train ride to and from Hastings to switchman was supposed to immediately turn grade across the road to Fuller’s Hill, then write a column for the Woodland News and the switch, letting the uncoupled car go onto ride it across the road, down the grade, past the Hastings Banner. the switch track. However, on this particular the elevator and as far north as it would'run. The C.K.&S. railroad line reached Hast­ day, the switchman’s timing was off. He One evening, as they headed down the ings from the south in December 1887. On threw the switch before the baggage car had grade, they came around the slight curve just Dec. 24, 1887, the Hastings Banner reported .. . A cleared the switch heading the front of the north of the village and saw the headlight of th^C k s baggage car toward Woodbury, and the back the engine coming toward them. There was Tn nat ♦ I r ft • end of the car was down the siding toward the an unexpected late freight train heading To get the tracks from Hastings to Coats Michigan Central tracks. toward them. The boys ditched the lorry, tum­ Grove, the C.K.&S. building crews had to The car wasn t long enough to stay on sep­ bling it and themselves down the railroad bed cross the tracks of the Michigan Central Rail­ arate tracks. It rolled over onto its side. This and out of the way, and missed being killed in road and the Thomapple River. The law was was beside the electric light plant on Slate a head-on crash. such that if a railroad could cross the tracks of Street and the street called Water Street at that Needless to say, that was the last lony ride another railroad with a rail, the right of way time (now known as South Boltwood). The by that group. Max Coats was one of the boys was won. electric light plant was powered by coal, on that thrilling ride that night. To keep the C.K.&S. from crossing the which was often carried into Hastings from People along the railroad line knew the M.C.R.R. tracks, they kept an engine and two Kalamazoo on the C.K.&S. difference in the engines by the sound of the cars working in the area where the crossing Hubert D. Cook tells a story about an inci­ whistles. Each -one was distinctive/ -' , I . r; would have to,go. The engine moved forward dent he caused when he was 5 years old. It Engine No. 1 was for freight service. No. and backward, never leaving an opening. was his first day of school when he passed the 2, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6 were for passenger Then one Sunday morning, the M.C.R.R. electric plant siding, a man was shoveling services. No. 6 was purchased new by the crew had to move off the tracks to allow coal from the car into the electric plant bun­ railroad line, and it gave them more trouble another train to pass through. The C.K.&S. kers. There were no bottom dump cars or than all of the other engines put together. crews were ready. They moved in and laid the electric coal chutes in those days, so the coal No. 2 was the regular passenger engine for crossing through the M.C.R.R. rails, and the had to be hand-shoveled from the cars into m^y years. During the winter, the passenger right of way was won. the bunkers and then into the Are pots of the train consisted of the engine and tender, the A mishap occurred on the C.K.&S. line on steam boilers, which in turn powered the baggage car, which also carried the mail, and its journey from Coats Grove to Hastings. As electric plant. one passenger coach. In the summertime, the train was north of Hastings, approaching Little Hubert was walking along by the car. there were two passenger coaches. the trestle over the Thomapple River, a rod He noticed a crowbar with its tip between the It was not unusual for empty cars to be connecting the driver wheels broke loose at track and one of the wheels of the car. He hauled from the Pere Marquette in Woodbury _ It flailed _ the front driver wheel. around and didn’t know that the crowbar was acting as a to the Michigan Central in Hastings or even nearly cut the cab of the engine off on the brake, keeping the car in place and then was on to Kalamazoo. Ten to 20 empty cars would fireman’s side. Luckily, he was firing the used to inch the car down to the next bunker. move along the line quite well. On one occa­ boiler at the time, or he surely would have He thought that this was a strange place to sion, there was a buildup of 30 empty cars been killed. leave a crowbar, so he pulled it away. He and waiting to be moved out. After several revolutions, the rode poked the shoveler were equally surprised when the Jack Milbeck was the engineer. Tom Walk­ into the ground and broke off the rear driver carload of coal began to roll southward, as er was the conductor, and the conductor was wheel which rolled down the bank and into there was a good downgrade for nearly two in charge. Jack had been instructed to move the fence. The engine lilted over at a crazy blocks. Hubert began to run. The man on the st * TURNING BflGK THE PAGES , ’5? r £ >' I *. K- I ‘t* I ,'i .V ■». i iiiil I 5l^* I V 4 r, I - V ■» and ** ru ■ • -;»" 55:fSSti! Jgf ( *59 Wt ■* • 2^ coal car began to wave his shovel and swear in language little Hubert had seldom heard before. The car did come to a rest and had to be moved back north to the bunkers so that the unloading could be completed. There was a roundhouse in Hastings, actu­ ally a half round, with two stalls and a turnta­ ble at the north end, which allowed the engines to enter either stall or be completely turned around. The depot in Hastings was built in 1887, probably by Bush and Patterson Construc­ tion. Frederick Bush was a promoter of the C.K.&S. and also owned a part of the con­ struction company that also built the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad stations. The original depot was a square building like all of the other depots along the line, with passenger and freight areas. In 1903, a larger waiting room was added to the south end of the building with a room for the agent to work in. Harold Christensen lived with his family, to >a Set ** X ^5 Michael Strode; •• »is ar t: ClnsiK iJaiDes) - Dieft ***« »a jiig - I *5 wr aax 2? * - ■ E -VK, tqK, ibie,ea^ m'.giiibaclfebM » ^-vTcZiiESHo^fftOd ‘ ^Safikccr _ Hi2024atGintadFiiBi^^3^ *- X ae« ® Uedaesfay. 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She studies frogs and other /* '/ ’it’ .,,.gfldar''f gi),to /''■’.I . first ’/id IF* amphibians. She told me frogs are different from you and me. We’re warm-blooded. Our bodies use energy to make heat. When it s cold outside, it’s still warm inside our bodies. We just put on warm clothes to keep our heat J fiUlB V.i from escaping. , But frogs are cold-blooded. They don t spend a lot of energy making heat. So, when it’s cold outside, it’s cold inside a frog s body, too. That could be bad news during a J> winter freeze. . Crespi told me that’s why most frogs 1; hX / living in places with cold winters find a slightly warmer place to hunker down. It’s warm inside the Earth, so even when it’s freezing outside, places just a few inches underground can stay above freezing. A blanket of snow can help hold in the Earth’s heat­ kind of like a sweater doe:* for us. So, many frogs spend the winter in an underground burrow. Or beneath a log or pile of leaf litter. Other frogs hole up in a pond. Thanks to the soil on the bottom, and the bits of dirt and plant matter in the pond water, the lower parts of a pond may not freeze. So, a frog can And a warm spot underwater or burrow into the bottom. That works because frogs breathe through their skin as well as their lungs. Plus, frogs have a strategy to survive near-freezing temperatures: brumation. Il’s the amphibian and reptile version of hibernation. A brumating frog slows its body way down, like it’s in suspended animation or deep sleep. They don’t need to eat, so they’re just living off the fat they’ve stored,” Crespi said. “They barely need oxygen, so their breathing rate goes way down.” When the temperature outside goes back up, frogs wake up. They start doing normal frog things—like breathing normally, eating and laying eggs. But scientists like Crespi are worried that climate change is making it harder for frogs. “Frogs are so used to having predictable annual cycles, and things are becoming less predictable,” she said. If the temperature goes up unexpectedly in the middle of winter, frogs stop brumating too early. They start moving around and laying eggs. If the insects they usually eat aren’t around yet-because it isn’t springthe frogs can use up the fat they stored for winter. If the temperature goes back down, the frogs will brumate again. But they’ll have less fat to rely on, and the eggs they laid too early might not do as well, That’s one reason scientists study frogs. Another is that some frogs do something super weird to survive the winter. They freeze. A few kinds of frogs have evolved ways to decrease water, increase sugars and form special antifreeze proteins in their bodies, That protects the most important parts of the frog-like its heart and brain-from ice crystals. The result is a frozen frog that simply unfreezes when winter is over. It doesn’t get cooler than that. 5 lather, mother and three siblings in Hastings. He remembered that in 1908 and 1909 the whole family boarded the train at the depot in astings, early on a Sunday morning, riding south out of town to Crooked Lake Resort, spending the day at the resort and returning home in the evening. The ^ade heading south out of Hastings was quite sleep and a real challenge to the engineer and the engine. In the winter, if the freight had 15-20 cars on, they would back the tram up so that the engine was on the north side of the river and Are the boiler until the safety valve began to blow. Then, they would start up the train, gaining as much speed as possible until they reached the grade. The sound of the engine struggling up the grade could be heard all over town. If they couldn’t make it after a couple of tries, they would drop off some of the cars and try again, heading south across Fall Creek toward the little village of Shultz. Sources: Lawrence Chase; Max Coats: Hastings Banner, Hubert D. Cook. / I t J* i J fr* L i'''4S 4 - t-:' ♦ J K k < e 4 x-. - * •p* c f * A % jR . ’ L 4 *> t & * I * »» * A ■ •t r K i 'St > •/ I • >, A >t< A. A 1 t *447* M 4 1 9 ) nKKrM¥iMl!^^ k* * a rd t % A ♦ * * s' f The trestle over the Thornapple River, now a walking bridge. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for March 15-21 March 1-31 - March Storybook Walk: “How to Catch a Clover Thief’ by Elise Pars­ ley. Follow this funny tale about problem-solv­ ing and ingenuity to discover who’s stealing Roy’s favorite meal from right under his snout. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. March 1-31 - Who Stole the Rose Hips? Mystery game on the trails. Be a nature detective and help solve the mystery of the missing rose hips. Friday, March 15 - Conservation in a Changing World Series: Biodiversity in our Backyard, 11-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 - Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon (in-person) and 7-8:30 p.m. (on Zoom). With a mix of Action, non-Action and biographies, this book club is for readers who share a concern and interest in the natural world. Those interested can register for these events and And more information at cedar­ creekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 14 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1941 Alm starring Ingrid Bergman Warner Baxter, Susan Hay­ ward and Faye Wray, 5 p.m. Friday, March 15 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, March 18 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Arm Chair Travel: Beach Theme in the Maldives, 6 p.m.; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. HAMILTON UIDSCAPE s supnr 1* 7i THE WEATHER IS NICE! t •A Jump on those spring projects! V. Call Hamilton Landscape & Supply for your I r B T T. i' * • Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Road Gravel MULCH MADNESS «4 off per yard of mulch until the end of March. Get on the list! Gel your landscape bed done note bc/ore ibe froteers andytonls pop up. Call now to schedule your summer landscape project! Hamilton Landscape 269-207-8969 CAU & PAYAND WEARE ON OUR WAY! now with 2 locations. Guaranteed next day delivery 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadle Lake Rd. 1 1 J r. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to fVashington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. ti A. 7 *. > fl look DaGk at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner I �I r V <?• Page 8 — Thursday. March 14, 2024 — The Hastings Banner Middleville council reviews draft ORV ordinance language 9^ I J I st < ; lU fl I. If ill % flA ** ** c Greg Chandler • Staff JVriter The Middleville Village Council last Tues­ day got its first look at ordinance language that would allow off-road vehicles to operate on most village streets. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton crafted r the draft ordinance language, which draws L w largely from an existing ordinance that allows the use of ORVs on most Barry County roads. The proposal would allow ORVs to be oper­ i ii e ated on the far right side of most village A' streets, with the flow of traffic, at speeds of * V’ no more than 25 mph. It would not require < vehicles to be insured. •M F HiUii Middleville’s current ordinance, which has !» been in existence since 2001, only allows ORV use on private property, unless the vehi­ tn cles have proper registration or insurance. The Village Council last November voted y 4-2 to direct its legal counsel to draw up ordi­ *4 nance language that would legalize ORV use fl* • on local streets, as long as the operator is at least 16 years of age and holds a driver’s Sh. ' license. K. More than 50 business owners signed a petition in February 2023 calling for the vil­ 'It < lage to legalize the use of ORVs on village ■Rb-v'' streets. Supporters of the change say the cur­ u rent ordinance is unenforceable. •w •• Among the issues debated at March 5’s committee of the whole meeting is whether ;a* parking should be addressed in the new ordi­ nance language. Council Trustee Makenzi Peters said that businesses should have the right to allow ORVs in their lots, whether * they’re insured or not. “If they choose to bring their ORVs or Doug Powers, planning and zoning administrator for the Village of Middleville, ATVs down to visit their loved ones (at Carshows a map of which streets in the village would allow for ORV traffic if the proposed veth Village), I’m not prohibiting them,” said changes go through. (Photo by Greg Chandler) Peters, who is administrator of the assisted living facility. “I don’t think any private busi­ an ordinance change that requires any ORV from M-37 to Grand Rapids Street, be struck ness owner should not have that choice.” operators who wish to drive on village streets from the proposed map where ORVs could But Village President Mike Cramer, who to have proof of no-fault insurance, property operate because it has bike lanes on the road has opposed any change to the current ordiinstallation of safety equipment, a valid surface. Also proposed is requiring child nance, said in its current form, ORVs aren’t Michigan registration and a license plate. restraints in ORVs, as well as specifications allowed in parking lots, whether they’re pub­ Planning and Zoning Administrator Doug for what qualifies as an approved roof for lic or privately-owned. Powers proposed that any changes dealing ORVs. “They’re not licensed and insured. If with parking be addressed separately from The council voted 6-0 to seek attorney you’re in the parking lot, you’re in traffic,” the ordinance language, but rather addressed input on changes to the draft ordinance lan­ Cramer said. in the village’s parking regulations. guage. The new ordinance would have to go The Village Council in June 2021 passed It was recommended that Crane Road, through a public hearing before it is adopted. *i^b‘ i; ■ • 3 I B I .‘•‘^ »' >. fl V^i •* • .« L* .‘b C-" fl fci ■ ' 1 ‘ L i V r « I I { . * u J ) 1 5 r 4( w> . 1 The Barry County Board of Commissioners has formed its Personnel and Human Services Committee, which will meet for the first time this morning. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) 9« ss fl *• ' ‘'s- *» Personnel and Human Services Committee conducts first meeting «« *4 •-•«t ! I 5 I V 1 r I > c •t ♦ >» >> «tz B. ) fcr i f » r.> 4 4 . flfl * • ri?.’?* Jayson Bussa Editor The first meeting of the county’s new Per­ sonnel and Human Services Committee is scheduled to take place this morning. Early this year, the Barry County Board of Commissioners opted to create a standing committee that will focus on sourcing, vet­ ting, interviewing and recommending candi­ dates who have applied to serve in roles with the county and on the county’s various department boards. The new committee, consisting of Com­ missioner Catherine Getty, Commissioner Mike Callton, Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Dave Hatfield and Chairman Dave Jackson will dive into its first orders of busi­ ness this morning, March 14 in the Board of Commissioners Chambers at the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse. The meeting took place after publication of this edition of the Banner and coverage of it will be available in this weekend’s edition of The Reminder and next week’s edition of the Banner. The inaugural meeting, which is open to the public and follows the rules set forth by the Open Meetings Acts, will consist of inter- J I ,1 4^ T X 1 •• ^4^ r JB’. 4 ff > «, T <», fl I "$i- * Jt. 4 .L'U<' »<'• •W* I > f views for the county’s planning commission, zoning board of appeals and tax allocation board. The committee will also get the wheels moving on a search for a new county admin­ istrator with current administrator Michael Brown set to retire later this year after three decades at the helm. In fact, it was Brown’s departure, paired with a handful of past and upcoming retire­ ments by veteran employees, that prompted the formation of the committee. “(Administrator) is a huge role for the county,” Jackson said. “That’s a huge piece that, if that’s not done right, things can go off the rails pretty quickly, as we have seen in other counties where it has been interesting some of their decisions. So, we’re very in tune with that as well as some of the other departments. We just see this (committee) as a need moving forward.” Agendas, information packets and meeting minutes will be posted on the Board of Com­ missioners portion of the county website. This morning’s meeting will come after an organizational meeting to hash out the logis­ tical details of the committee, including who will serve as its chairman. I J? *■ lei ‘'«^ '5 w"^S33S! A I ir / I ^s* I 1 HF niof^ A afle&oil' i. ■-jralh.r^- ? >1 'iTP •i •- I I i’ — 11 W BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP " iI ^ss»2i3S2X Hastings police chief honors veteran for his role in local charity work '- 71 The Johnstown Township Board will hold a public hear­ ing to adopt the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township office. • ‘iiUw .; lu* «:wv A' .-!q CIS* -1? \^;3avs:t>' -1132: y> t .• *» K 5 « f THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. I ■■ea ■ I Hunter McLaren Staff i^'hter Local veteran Bill Roush was recog­ nized for his generosity this week. Dale Boulter, Hastings Police Depart­ ment chief, made a surprise appearance at the Disabled American Veterans Chap­ ter 139 meeting Monday night at Ameri­ can Legion Post 45. Boulter stood up at the meeting to thank Roush for helping the department feed families over the winter holidays. Boulter said Roush first approached him seven years ago, when he was the deputy chief at the department. “Bill has always come to the Hastings Police Department and said, ‘What can I do for you? What can we do for you, as the DAV group?. Boulter said. “Turkeys. It’s been turkeys. Starting with just 20 turkeys that first year, Boulter said Roush worked with a local farm, which wishes to remain anony­ mous, to provide turkeys to distribute to families in need throughout the holiday season. Boulter and Roush have worked together every year since, growing their t T r Iy '4 J :'f >' . 4 T 4r< <• The Johnstown Township board shall have a special board meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of approving final bills, and any other business necessary to complete the fiscal year A public hearing to adopt the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 shall be part of this meeting. .1 4 r' ij f ' IJ V tfik r «> iJ ' T‘. < F z .." '■I -1 JJU '9^ r. r«r ' The Johnstown Township Board will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliaiy aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon (5) fiveday notice to the Johnstown Township board by writina or calling the following: s » M •T u I Z33 «> w ;A 9tr I V Sheri Babcock, Johnstown Township Clerk 269-721-9709 Ext. 202 or E-mail: JohnstownClk@mei. 1 Hastings PolicG Chief Dale Boulter (left) honored local veteran and DAV officer Bill Roush (center) for giving back to the Hastings community alongside fellow DAV officer Charlie Alexander (right). I Iwl operation each year. This past year, Boulter said the department delivered 186 turkeys and enlisted the help of officers from the Barr>' County SherifTs Office, Michigan State Police, Nashville Police, Freeport Police and Woodland Police departments. None of it would be possible without Roush, he said. Roush is as selfless as he is hard work­ ing, Boulter said. Roush takes care of everything ahead of time, calling only to let Boulter know when and where to pick the turkeys up. He even takes the time to provide some extra homemade food to distribute when he can, Boulter said. “He has all the paperwork done, every­ thing’s done. I mean, really, it’s all this guy right here that does it,” Boulter said. “We provide a pickup truck, he rides with me, we put the birds in. It’s an awesome thing.” Boulter thanked Roush for his service to the community. I really appreciate everything that you’ve done for the city of Hastings and for all of Barry County,” Boulter said. “It’s a tremendous honor to shake your hand.” * U •': ? a: a-.e 21: *- ■■ K I.' •* ?» I I •I I g«i r J ns£( Y a: iTB* ’js; * :eaii < t .1 '58?:- . •Y i>; e * '5 'A . “'WJ' ef 3r , ~ ->4.; fl® ^’4 >> * * 1 * *1 •« h •*- u w Vf "^->«. 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T g Hastings I sports ANNER I SECTION I •• Thursday, March 14, 2024 * District hosts knock TK girls from tourney 1 4 I 'Hg < I VAIV F/L I, ISSJC ®^ATE • •I 11 r 5 * < f : fM * I I Sa I •t t ?■ s '^-1 * Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lowell watched Caledonia rally out of a 17-3 hole in the J first quarter to lu make inaxe a game °U Rapids in the first MHSAA Division I District Semifi­ nal contest at the home of the Red Arrows Wednesday, March 6. The didn’t let that happen , ..V Red Arrows uian * when they took their turn against the Thor­ napple Kellogg varsity girls' basketball team The Red Arrows put the Thomapple Kellogg girls in an early hole, but never relented in a 55-20 win. Lowell built a 17-3 lead in the first quarter and then upped its lead to 26-6 by the end of that first eight minutes. “That is a really good team,” Thomapple Kellogg head coach Brandi James said. “That is the team that I see us being in the future That was four girls out of their five starters have been on varsity since they were fresh­ men, they’re all going to go play collegiate basketball next year. They’re a really, really L good team. We knew that. I had a page and a half of notes, but there is only so much you <• can do. They’re really good. We’re really young. That was a rough way to end, but it 1 was a really great season.” J Braxeynn Baker powered the Red Arrows k putting in 25 points. She was 8-of-8 at the free throw line. The Arrows also got 15 points from Piper Risdon. Baker proved nearly impossible to contain Thornapple Kellogg sophomore guard Jordan Pranger keeps an eye on Lowell ooint in the half-court, but the Red Arrows did a lot Jackson near mid-court during the first half of their MHSAA Division 1 of scoring in transition too. District Semifinal ballgame at Lowell High School Wednesday. March 6. (Photo by “Slow Braxeynn down,” was the game brett Bremer) plan according to James,^“9B| is a^ra^ing g ta m g| 24.6 per game. to keep her ’ 'braWrT^JitirtSrsiSin? rooting fbr’uSd > n-.fhe team needed. ’ ’ 15 or below. She got 25. The little mental Katie Comeau to put the ball in the basket at Geukes finished with 12 points forTK. No lapses. We knew that she wanted to pound it every opportunity as she worked in the fourth one else for the Trojans made more than one twice, do her spin move and go to the middle. quarter to close out the game with classmates basket. We saw that coming, but its hard to stop, and Eva Corson and Brittney Roodvotes. A handTK ends the season with an 11-13 record. hard to mimic when we don’t have that in ftil of TK youngsters got some late varsity Lowell went on to defeat East Grands practice.” action too. Rapids 57-31 in the MHSAA Division 1 Dis­ The plan was to keep the Red Arrows from Even though they didn’t get much time, trict Final back at Lowell High School Fri­ hitting too many threes too, but the Lowell they have very high basketball I.Q.,” James day. The Red Arrows finish their year with a girls were able to penetrate well enough and said of her seniors. “Brittney dissected film record of 17-8 having lost to Byron Center get to the basket that they didn’t need to on Lowell and was directing them during 55-36 in Tuesday night’s MHSAA Division 1 attempt too many deep shots. practice yesterday. She knew what this team Regional Semifinals. TK did most of its scoring from behind the was going to do. She really contributed as East Grand Rapids ends its year at 15-9. three-point line. Openings on the offensive much as she could, even from the bench. The Pioneers took a 60-49 win in Lowell the end were few and far between inside against Katie, the same thing, high basketbail I.Q., first time the two teams met this season in the bigger and more experienced Red Arrows. and positive all the time. OK White Conference play, and the Red The Trojans’ first 12 points of the game came Eva played really hard all the time, and Arrows answered with a 53-30 win at East on threes, three by junior guard Emma Geushe didn’t really complain when her playGrand Rapids High School two weeks ago. kes and one from Lydia Schilthroat. ing time started to diminish in the end. Lowell was second and East Grand Rapids While certainly not any easier in the long They led with positivity and with good third in the conference this winter behind the run than a close loss, the Trojans’* senior leadership. They did what good leaders do, Byron Center Bulldogs who beat the Arrows moments at the end were a little more celewhich is sacrifice their own wants for what Tuesday. V 1 •4. I >/ 1 r: % F* ^er Grand Valley State and Av^ 7pincf ^va Scanlon. Lexi Plitzuweit, Macy Bisballe ConfrrPnX Tn .?n^ celebrating their Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Tt Championship after beating Northern Michigan University in no Fieldhouse ... .X. Arena in Allendale. VanStee was conference^hamn"^® Year award winner during the Lakers' conference championship run. 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I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Paige Vanstee made her way out onto the court inside the GVSU Fieldhouse a little over three minutes into Sunday’s Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Championship Game inside her Lakers own Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse Arena. Nobody was better coming off the bench during the 2023-24 GLIAC Women’s Basketball season than the former Thomapple Kel!ilggffrojaft; Vanstee. ■ Vanstee and the Lakers followed up their GLIAC regular season championship by tak­ ing down the Northern Michigan University women 67-48 in the conference tournament final Sunday. A red-shirt sophomore forward who gradu­ ated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 2021, Vanstee was named the GLIAC’s Sixth Woman of the Year award winner last week. This is the first year that the GLIAC has given out a sixth woman award. Vanstee has played in 19 games so far this season for the Lakers, averaging 17.4 minutes a game. She heads into the NCAA Division II postseason averaging 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. She had a career-high 24 points in a Laker victory at Wisconsin-Parkside last month. Vanstee played in 32 games as a red-shirt freshman for the Lakers during the 2022-23 season, averaging a little over 15 minutes a game while tallying 6.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Playing four varsity sea­ sons at TK, Vanstee was named all-confer­ ence in the OK Gold three times and was a three-time All-Barry County First Team hon­ oree too. She isn’t the only Laker to earn GLIAC honors, certainly not after a 17-1 conference regular season. Laker head coach Mike Wil­ liams was named GLIAC Coach of the Year and junior forward Rylie Bisballe was named both the GLIAC Player of the Year and GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year. Bisballe was joined on the all-conference first team by teammate Nicole Karnin. Karnin, Bisballe and teammate Hadley Miller were all named to the GLIAC All-Defensive Team this season. The Lakers swept through the GLIAC Tournament on their home court with a 65-54 r I >sM, < * « I tr > I 1 d»‘ r Ji b ■ I « r*.#* 1 I •I J * .1 ' b r / ■■ > » I ■<? L _ a 4 on I < 3 niflcOWr-^ r ■ A 4 l' RVR I Paige Vanstee win over Purdue Northwest in the opening round, March 6, and a 72-59 victory over Parkside in the GLIAC Semifinals Saturday. Vanstee was just l-of-6 from the field during the tournament championship game ’ * ......... against * Northern Michigan, but is shooting closer to 50 percent from the floor on the season. She finished the final with six points and five rebounds, going 4-of-5 at the free throw line. She helped cap off the Laker victory over the Wildcats with an assist on a three by Molly Anderson which put the Lakers up 65-43 with three minutes to go and a steal that led to her team’s final basket of the GLIAC season. Vanstee also had nine points and six rebounds in the tournament semifinal victory over Parkside and five points and three rebounds in the win over Purdue Northwest in the tournament's opening round last week. The Lakers are hosting their NCAA Divi­ sion II Regional Tournament starting Friday on the home floor where they are 18-0 this season. They will face Trevecca Nazarene in the NCAA Midwest Regional Quarterfinals at 5 p.m. back inside the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. Regional semifinal ballgames will be played Saturday and the NCAA Dll Regional Final is set for Mondav Monday evenine evening in Allpndalp Allendale. .IF* T* r’ « '/•.n J .‘-T Ki ?#• J « I t I V .7 V- kJ& , L t iwO 4 4 s 4 A: I A' I I I F I 7 IP I b .k 1 f i i < A*-, M a. ». it , . .At .X r >' t •» r I 'l r< ♦ • $ .. f sT a ’•a r k TP? L |i I1 *; T bi y ■S I* s f Ip. ■F4C , Thornapple Kellogg sophomore guard Tealy Cross beats Lowell's P^er Pisdon to the rim to put up a lay-up during their MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Lowell High School 'Afednesday, March 6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes downed by defending champs in D2 District Final z ) Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Emma Geukes fires up a three-pointer during the first half of the Trojans' loss to host Lowell in the MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinals Wednesday, March 6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings couldn’t slow down the defending MHSAA Division 2 State Champions in their first 2024 tournament game. Lansing Catholic scored its third win of the season over the Lakewood varsity girls basketball team in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Portland High School Wednesday, March 6, outscoring the Vikings 59-17. Gabby Halliwell had a team-high 15 points for the Cougars. Leah Richards had ten points and Ann Richards eight. Senior guard Audrey Hillard had five points and six rebounds for Lakewood and senior center Cadence Poll finished with four points and seven rebounds. « 1 I I t H J 1 \ ‘ 4 Vanstee first winner of GLIAC's Sixth Woman award The Cougars controlled tings from the start. They outscored Lakewood 24-6 in the opening quarter, pushed their lead to 36-10 by the half and held the Lakewood girls scoreless in the third quarter. Lakewood ends the season with an 11-12 record. Lansing Catholic moved its record to 18-5 with the district semifinal win and is now 20-5. The Cougars defeated district host Portland Friday, 56-37, and followed that up with a 51-34 win over Haslett in the MHSAA Division 1 Regional Semifi­ nal at Charlotte High School Tuesday. Lansing Catholic will face 21-4 Tecum­ seh in the regional final back in Charlotte tonight, March 14, Tecumseh knocked off Parma Western 61-48 in its regional semi­ final match-up Tuesday. �& J 1 t .L > f ! a rfr • v nvTKi^r M*h Tb* HMie^B B^fifi9i ’4. A-?* •\ > a' LEGAL NOTICES I__ _ MOnce OF MORTGAOC FOIUCLO0URC SALE TMI8 FIRM IS A debt COUECTOR ATTE MPTWO TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION M O0TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Financial SALC •WTice or Momtuof rotfci-oyy._____ Mtmtan hontoowtoTt —•«*»*•**” /» ?“ "-r*S- cX by Ad*a’tiaamate Noboa * mv* Ji/12 of tea rterfatef |ud«*lira ?«•>>-" ontol to ,c«. •*■ please coaracr out^ office at the 1M1 1901 7^ MC » 600 V12 Ptel tea VtB mono^ tee tetomey for tee pMv number below if you IN ACTIVE DUTY loeoiM* meeagaga be fcwwiused by a a^ erf 4t tfw» nobO9 tt te. tfw tetephor* rSLr ATTN PURCHASERS Th* Mto may be mscmded f* mertgagaO ixsmusi or some port of teem Nohoe • ^'tobo. of by a* tereoloaatg mortgegee te teal event your el • pubfec euotev« se* to tee *^«sf tor bortegeo a any ahal ba bmaad aotefy to tee raRm gi«n under moI»i J2U of »• or e*M s CM Of tee rrfeee <rf hotemg ad of i#e,, 1M1 PA ne of tha biO amourrf tendered al se* pk* infaraia. aa mi court in Barry Cenrty slerting prompby AHENTION homeowner if you are e maaary M t 00 PM v> ARte 11 2024 The amount due to. mortgaged riniiai T tarvna marnbar on aebve (My a year pano^ of Ml •* fmrtgaoe may ba greeter on tee day erf the a pubhc auebon .te. * ih. aarva duty has oondudad test (han 90 days ago. Piacw tee tephaai bid ai tea etes doee nd or ceehter s or rf you hav* been ordered to ecbve pteeoe rmoe 0* purehaaar lo free and Ouar court m Berry Coumw UiteRte' sterling promptly ooraaa tee aoomay for tee perty forecteemg tee omrsh* 01 property A pofMal putteaaar • te 1 X pm on AprttJ The emoorrf twigaga te tea telephone nurrteer stated m (h* frcoure(*d to certiaes tee oouref regiteer d deads toe mortgeg. may ba araal^ on te. dey o< the noboa Noboa of forectoaure by advertmement 9 e Be e^auranoa company arfhar a/ wh«#i •ate Ptetang the hM*ete^* *** Undor the power of sa* oonteteed harem m seid s tee tar te* mtermabon MORTGAGE •wtometteeay .nui* 9* ourtfwH' lo free end cteer mortgege end the stteuia m such caee made arte ycxteegixts) Tom Bareamm a mamu^ man and ownaratvg of the property A pteentiei purchaeer * provteed rtoboa « hereby grvan under secOon 3212 Mta M aerYdhm h* wde Ongmef Mortgagee of tee ravteed ptecteure act of 1901. 1901 PA 230. anoovragaa to coniect te. oaFai f»0***’ Etedronc Ragotration Systems tec MCL 000 3212. that tee foOowteg mortgege wM be fTHfPS*) aoWff aa nomnaa tor tender artd <* • w* MtewenQ. ootig^ rrwy cherge e lee for te* xrformetion Mortgeg (^ foredoeed by a sate of tee mortgeged prem«es or • Motwasors and aeaigr* Data of mongaga ’Mortgeg.*) med. by Juetin 9ba^ Hewke some pert of teem, at a pubke auction sa* to the QOUOar 9 2014 Raodded on Odobar 10 2014 m 1hv a etng* men ertd a ateo* wtenen as Mortgegorv to teer'a ch^ch at the tephaat ttiMut tot Oocdnad No 20144)09783 Foredoemg Asaignae United Benk Mongap^yp^ir^Mn dated Mey 29, (9 turnon Morr* Mortgage Corp Amount pleoa of bokJmg (ba arcuK court m Barry County, 2009. and recorded on June 4, 2009, in Document starting promptly at 1 00 PM. on Aprs 11. 2024 Th* aarirf * be due al tea date hereof One Hundred No 200900040005099, end essignad to United Soty-Fod TMuaand Five Hundred Sorty-Elght ar* amount due on (ba modgaga may ba greater on the day of tba sale Placing tba highest bid at the Bank of Michigen. a Mtohigen banking corporation. 00/100 OolteS ($164 000 00) Mortgaged prem— V* that Aaaignrnent of Mortgage dteed February 0. Siueted m Bany County end daecribad as A pared sale does not automatically antMa tba purchaser to of teto m tee Northwest fradnnal 1/4 d Sacbon 2022, from United Bar* Mortpage Corporation to free and dear ownership of the property A potential 0 Town 1 North Range 10 >h*st deecrtbed as purchaser is encouraged to correct the county United Bank of Mtchwi teto recorded February QxTvnenc*^ al (he Southaasl comer of Lot 7 of (ha fnpany, ragiatnr at olliot or a title mauranoa 11. 2022, Instrument No 2022-001773, aH as rdsd f9cofOoO plat Pt Elmdaia aocordnQ to the r oithor of whch moy choi^ a fee for th« aiformation reoorded in Beny County Records Barry County, pW ttwaot »» fOOfOoO tn L*ar 3 of Plata on Dafaull has bean made m MORTGAGE SALE Mchigar) The belertoe owing on the Mortgage * p^ 05 Mnoa South 00 dagraaa 29 mmutao 90 the conditions of a mortgage made by Ouenton $95,123 64 at the tvne of th* Node* The Mortgage mt*-****** EMt on «) Eaalarty axlanawn of (ba South Dome Sr a/k/a Ouention Dome and Charesse Dox*, itaina a power of ule end no suit or proceeding Ine of tete Lol 7. a d»tanoa of 210 54 fate, thanoa busbend and wife original mortgagors, to Mortgage at law or in equity has been instituted to recover South 540 10 fate to tea North Hr* al South 20 and Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee the debt secured by the Mortgege. or any part of 93 hundradtea aaaa Of the Northwate fractional the Mortgage The M^agee will apply the sa* for Hometown Lenders. Inc. dated September 24. 1/4 of Sactk* 0. Town 1 North Range 10 Waal, 2021. and recorded October4.20211n 2021 -012267, proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage aa thanoa South 05 dagraaa 15 minutaa in Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned as stated atxwe, plus interest on the amount due 31 aacortea Eate 96 34 fate to Iha true piac* of to Planet Homa LerxJing. LLC by an Assignment at the rate of 5 0% per annum, alt legal costs and beginning, thanoa South 05 dagraaa 41 minutaa 11 of Mortgege recorded on March 14. 2023 m 2023expenses, including Money s fees allowed by Mconda East 75 fate thanoa South 01 da^aaa 23 (X)1653. on which mortgage there is claimed to be low; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee maHilea 47 aaoonda Waa( 07 M feet to the abore due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred to protad its interest In the property The property of Pkie Lake (hence North 23 degrees 23 minutes Fifty-two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-three and to be told at foreclosure * all of that real estate 13 seconds Wssl elong a traverse Ane of said Lake doHara ($252,423 78). Said premiaes are 78/1 situated in Barry County Michigan described Shore 104 00 feet (hence South 86 degrees IS srtuated tn the VWage of Middleville. County of Barry, more fuOy as: LOT 13 OF PLEASANT VALLEY mmutea 31 aaoonda East 120 00 feet Io the place of and State of Michigan, and particularly described as ESTATES. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. beginning Also mcAiding all land lying between the Lot 129. Rolling Oaks Estates No. 4. according to BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO above dasebbad Traversa Ana and the walers edge the plat thereof as recorded in Document No 2020THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF of Pina Lake except the South 4 1/2 feat thereof 007993. Bany County Records Property Address; PLATS. PAGE 13 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Commonly knoMun as 11410 Handy Ln. PlainwaU Ml 540 Oak View Dr. Middleville. Ml 49333 Parcel SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS 49080 Tba rsdampbon panod will be 6 month from No 08-41-135-129-00 The redemption period shall OF RECORD Tax ID No 06-16-270-013-00 Pia dale of such sale, unless abandoned uixlar MCL be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless Commonly known address 12944 Valley Drive, 000 3241a. m which case the redemption period datarmtned abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA Wayland, Ml, 49348 The redemption period shall wiN ba 30 days from tba data of such sale, or 15 000 3241a. in which case the redemption period be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to days from tba MCL 000 3241a(b) noOca, whichever Shalt be 30 days from the date of such sale If the MCLA 600 3240(6), unless deemed abarxJoned and • later, or unless ext^uished pursuant to MCL property is sold at foreclosurw sale under Chapter 32 then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 00 3230 If the above referenced properly (a sold of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to 600 3241a Pursuant to MCL 600 3278. Mortgagor al e for sure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible will be held responstt)* to the person who buys the of 1981 under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will to the person who buys the property at the mortgage property at the mortgage foreclosure sa* or to the ba bald responsibla to the parson who buys the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for mortgage holder for damaging the property during property al the mor^jaga foraclosura sale or to the damaging the property during the redemption period. the redemption period February 29, 2024 UNITED mertgage hoUar for damagaig the property during Dated February 26. 2024 For more information, BANK OF MICHIGAN, Mortgagee PLUNKETT the redempOon perxxf /Mtention homeowner If you please call (440) 572-1511 Sottile and Banle PLLC COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for are e miMary service member on active duty if your Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne Drive. Suite Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 530 Grand period of actrvs duty has concluded less than 90 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 File MF2402004 Rapids. Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 days ego or if you have been ordered to active duty, - Dox*, Ouenton and Charesse (FHA) pteasa oontad the attorney for the party foreclosing (03-07X04-04) 213163 the mortgage at the talephone number stated in (02-29X03-21) 212686 th* rxjbce Union Home Mortgage Corporation Mortgegea/AssignM SchneiderTnan & Sherman STATE OF MICHIGAN P C 23930 Research Dr Surte 300 Farmington Htlls STATE OF MICHIGAN *140335 240 539 7400 56-B JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATt COURT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY 1524740 COUNTY PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (03-07X03-20) ORDER FOR SERVICE BY 213406 Decedent’s Estate PUBUCAT1ON/POSTINQ AND CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29705-OE NOTICE OF ACTION WILLIAM M. DOHERTY CASE NO. 23-2424-GC Court Address; 206 W. Court, # 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Court Address: 206-W. Court, Suite 302 Notice 0 given under section 3212 of the revised Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Hastings. Ml 49058 judicature act of 1961,1961 PA236, MCL 600 3212. Estate of Allen Miller. Date of birth: 3-9-1983 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1285 that the foUowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a TO ALL CREDITORS: Plaintiff sa* of the mortgaged premtsofi. or some part of NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The de(*dent, Allen The Legacy at Hastings them, at a piAlic auction sa* to the highest bidder Miller, d*d 9-12-2023. 1550 N Broadway taf cash Of cash*r's check at the place of holding Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Hastings. Ml 49058 ths or^ Barry County, starting promptly claims against the estate will be forever barred Plaintiff ’s Attorney at 1 It PM, on March 21, 2024. The amount due unless presented to Christina Miller, personal Nathan E. Tagg (P60994) on the mortgage may be greater on the day of representative, or to both the probate court at 9481 202 South Broadway sate Placing the highest bid at the sa* does not E. Cloverdate Road. Nashville. Ml 49073 and the Hastings, Mt 49058 k^^onwbcally entrtte the purchaser to free and ctear personal representative within 4 months after the 269-948-2900 ownership of the pmperty. A potential (Xirchaser is date of publication of th* notice. V encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a tit* insirance company, either of which Defendant Date; 3-6-2024 Tyler Rea may charge a fee for this information: Neme(8) of the mortgagorfs); Shirley A Tripp a 1298 Meadowview Drive David H. Tripp P29290 stegte person Hastings, Mt 49058 202 South Broadway Mortgagee Wells Fargo Bank. N A Hastings. Ml 49058 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Mortgage Assets TO. Tyler Rea 269-948-2900 Management, LLC mS ORDERED: Christina Miller Date al Mortgage; January 22. 2009 1. You are being sued in th* court by the 9481 E. Cloverdale Rd Date of Mortgage Recording; February 17.2009 plaintiff to COLLECT A DEBT OWED BY YOU TO Hastings, Ml 49058 Amount clavned due PLAINTIFF. You must fi* your answer or take other 517-852-4620 on date of notice $146.644 44 action permitted by law in this court at the court 213446 address above on or before 04/01/2024. If you fail « fitortgaged premises: Situated Johnstown. Barry County, Mtohigan. to do so, a default Judgment may be entered against STATE OF MICHIGAN described as: Lot 73 □( Arnett’s Resort of Milt you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in PROBATE COURT to the recorded Plat thereof, as th* case. BARRY COUNTY 2 of Plats on Page 33. Except the 2. A copy of this order shall be published once NOTICE TO CREDITORS *J«^fete and the North 5 feet thereof. Also each week in THE HASTINGS BANNER for three Decedent's Estate on toe East line of Lot 73 of Arnett's consecutive weeks, arxJ proof of publication shall CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29379-DE to the recorded Rat thereof, be filed in this court. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ®®^ Northeast comer of 3 Mark Sheldon shall post a copy of th* order Court Address: 206 W. Court, # 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 in the courthouse, and at Barry County Sheriff’s Oxjrt Telephone No.: 269-948-4846 minutes ° View Drive as ^tote Street. Hastings. Ml patted (and now vacated); thence Southerly along 490M and at Barry County Department of Health Estate of Ruby Lois Amie. Date of birth; 3-20c^ter of said drive and paral*l the East line Barfteid Drive. Hastings, 1940. waaWl^ 73 to the Shore of Mill Lake thence TO ALL CREDITORS: continuous weeks, and shall file rtoftowesterly along the shore of said lake iw i proof of posting in this court. to tM NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ruby comer of said Lot 73; thence Northerly to Lois Amie, died 9-12-2022. to T’yler Rea toe place of beginning. ' at the last-known address by registered mail Creditors of the decedent are notified that all . return address (If any): i486 Laurabet* receipt requested, before the lat week of claims against the estate will be forever barred posting Dr. Ban* Creek. Ml 49017-0776 and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed unless presented to Gordon Amie, Jr. and Kelly with this J^r«to7totion period shaH be 6 months from the court. Lee Sanders, personal representative, or to both sa*. unless determined abandoned in Date; 2/23/2024 i:i Odessa. accordance wtth MCL 600 3241a; or. If the subject /s/ William Doherty P42154 Ml 48W9 and the personal representative within 4 real property * used for agricunural purposes as February 23, 2024 months after the date of publication of this notice. defined by MCL 600.3240(16). Judge 212985 ckL?® ** at foreclosure sale under Date; 3/11/2024 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judcature Act of 1961 Kathryn M. Russell P59395 STATE OF MICHIGAN pursuant to MCL 600 3270 the t Tower will be held PO Box 241 STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to the person who buys the property at Hastings. Ml 49058 the mortgage foreclosure sa* FAMILY DIVISION or to the mortgage 269-945-4243 bokJer (or dama^ng the BARRY COUNTY property during the redemption period Lee Sanders PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF 6700 Brown Rd. Attention homeowner; If you are a military ------ ---f«r.. K aie a rwinary servtce HEARING REGARDING Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 ™n^on a^ duty. It your period of active duty PETmON FOR NAME CHANGE 269-804-1645 FlAft /V1A«>------------------------------------------------------------ *7 213559 CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29745.^0 whordered to active duty, ptease contact the WILLIAM M. DOHERTY foreclosing the mortgage at the telephooe number stated in this notice Court Address: 206 W. Court. Ste 302 Th* notice is from a debt coHector Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No ; 269-945-1400 Date of notice: February 22 2024 Trott Law, PC TO ALL PERSONS. Including: whose address Is 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Surte 145 unknown and whose interest In the Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 barred or affected by the followina matter may be (248) 642-2515 TAKE NOTICE: Christina M^ PaciorkowskiWea has filed a peWion to name chanoe A n«m« 1523155 » ^ange faring will be held on 04/0^4 at 2^ (O2-?2)(O8-14) 212591 p m at Barry County Trial Court 2M w o Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 490M before Judge William M. Doherty to change the P-o^owsM.Wes, to te * 4 1 ^«aRM**i>** short FOMCLOtURC NOTICC BAftWY county ' I ; II have likely student received a "payment vacation M over the past few years, due to legislation relited to COVID-19 But if you're like millions of other borrowers. you may have recently been .ri required to to resume your How will this payments affect your overall financial situation? 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Here are a few suggestions student f Ioans with the highest student loan debt. But with regular ( rid of the smallest loans first loan your i If you have multiple student these payments do represent However, there other steps you I principal. • Choose a payoff strategy. you feelings of momentum and satisfaction. Or you could take the “avalanche approach by first going after • Look for employer benefils. Some employers stai ways of paying more toward go toward the principal. of 0 also provide you with other pressure you feel will depend on your income and the size of the required payments. If amount PA2^, I — a technique that can give the w 132’^ 3' *; of your monthly payments to But you can. might be * • i I in how you pay off your loans. You could choose the w snowball*' method by getting flow. •J z and a manageable number of other debts, you might be able to refinance your student loan and reduce your interest rate, which will enable more Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the effect on your monthly cash e •; 1 1 How can you manage student loan payments? you loans, you 1' - J FOCUS Manter UK AndtM Cov*. AAMW (TP • HnancM Advisor <21 W. Woodtown Aw. HasOngt, M saou (MB) B45-3SS3 * 1 > X Provided hy (he Harry ('oooly _affiee\ a) Edward .hates If 7r. r local Edward Jones 4* sectnfc faster t iffl'i the i)' I*! Financial Advisor. 11^1^ Jones. Edward Member ID SIPC feist* --S resof If A STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address; 206 W. Court, / 302, Hastings. Ml 49056 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Gerry Lynne VanderPloeg, deceased. Date of birth; September 11.1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Gerry Lynne VarxlerPloeg, deceased, died December 5, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Brenda Sinkovitz. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 3/8/2024 William B. Millard P39054 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269) 343-2106 Brenda Sinkovitz 7082 N. 30th Street Richland, Michigan 49083 (269) 491-0377 213556 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate y CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29750-DE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address; 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Leeland C. Bass. Date of birth; 6/9/1933 TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Leeland C. Bass, died 1/8/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Laurie L. Hammond, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ij 9^ Bl,litBieetsalB «ai I liK j I I . A -aacEa-rSisai iiiiii!p«sab’1 IM& Hnfs:2* 3a x lUandsidili l^jid hirt' • we‘ryaK”9’0i ifaDraiMih! -iswiTiaata tide a K iWx: lik ^7«!lb74ZX <'HQV 0 0 i K-t; IK Hofiiis, WmHenn'Osdwms: '*<'**'*^'< DiffluiietsiltoWia,,__w^(nilliipi(isL'iiioii ranisr^ipspot m^ipspi '■’i?>i0fcCmai}4SaDd Hr Gas’im also Date; 3/7/2024 ^Rpcrltr- ’B’FnBlaaimikk'^ Kellie E. Podolsky 73694 601 South Shore Drive, Suite #329 Battle Creek, Ml 49014 269-965-3185 Laurie L. Hammond 614 Marshall Road Coldwater, Ml 49036 269-316-0387 K ae '•111 1 I ^^**<165 J M (i 213444 4 $ r tit I 4. I tee 1 t ***Z^**t EXP ^^50 M-37 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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I 4 . l: I .i • ( 9 : t t All real cAaie advertisiog in this newspaper is subject U> the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to ^vertise M"any prHercnce. limitttion or discnmination based , . on race, color, religion, rei. handicap. familiaJ Stu US, national origin, age or martial status or an intention, to make any swb preference, limitation or dixrimination " Familial sutus includes childreQ under the age of 18 living with parents or Icaal Z"aa«*<^j4>^■__ w custodians, pregnant women and people ’ C'S b,: accept any Advertising for real estue which is in violation of the law. Our readere -—are wv hereby iicfvuy informed iiuonned that <|| dwellings advertised in this newspaper are avwlaNe on an equal opporiu^ I I e; t '^6^5 AV the heanng impaired is I-800-927-9275. I r*,; ' ^ih To report discrimination call the Hir Housing Center at 61MS1-2980 The HUD toll free telephone number for 1 v. t secunng custody of children underlg ■n»tt newspaper will not knowinntv 9BBte s* iSby, i Sportslap *1*1 I SHOW *•*. �s L .\K .• I ih * IF * • t ' ’I t » * O' *1 * I ' The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY Hl’S I 11 ■■ NOTICE TO CREDITORS k. K ^$0 * I william m. 14 V| « < A I '1. < ftTT. 0 1*1 r Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court., # 302, Hastings. Ml 4905fl Court Telephone No.; 269-9^-1390 Estate of Nathan Miller. Dale of birth 8-19-2009 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nathan .'•-S’J L 1 i Miller, died 9-12-2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christina Miller, representative, or to both ^e probate courtpersonal at E. Cloverdale Road. Nashville, 49373 personal representative within 4 months and the after the date of publication of this notice. V. ■W — vi* “55> A "Xfin jjiQ t NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS; The Settlor. Gerard B. Wordhouse (date of birth; August 9.1938) died February 2. 2024’ There is no personal representative of the settlor's estate to whom letters of administration have been i^ued. Cr^itors ot the decedents are notified that all claims against Gerard B. Wordhouse, Jr. Livirw Tnjst dated September 3. 1993, will forever be barred unless presented to Phyllis J. Wordhouse, Trestee, within four nronths after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trusl will thereafter be assigned and distnbuted lo the persons entitled to it. March 12 2023 Mtchael G. Lichterman (P71256) Baar & Uchterman, HLLC 3140 Division Ave. SW Grandville, Ml 49418 61696^2221 Phyllis J. Wordhouse, Trustee 2364 Vista Point Dr. Wayland. Ml 49348 734-718-0955. (03-14) 213589 notice to creditors Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29704.DP .A * 1’ w 4 I V NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, MARIAN J. BOSTON (date of birth June 13,1931) Grantor of the MARIAN J BOSTON REVOCABLE TRUST dated August 13. 2004. as amended on December 30, 2008, who lived at 155 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 died June 8. 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to the current Trustee. DEBRA F JOHNCOCK. whose address is 6602 Tulsa Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Date: March 12. 2024 14, 2024 — Page 11 213610 Jl* —* Date; 3-6-2024 s >• I David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Christina Miller 9481 E. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 517-852-4620 "Hl ** 1 I I dF I I i \*tc 4 * ► J THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN 4 FRANCHISE GRANTED TO Semco Energy Company OrdinanceNo. 213445 ♦ jl • •I I T' » Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212 that the following mortgage will be’foreclosed by a I ill sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promDtIv at / 4 f E i A a Hunter Tietz (right) are joined by their Grand Rapids Gars RAinbow Ter II celebrate their all-conference performances at the OK R Conference Meet at Byron Center High School Saturday, Feb. 24. note hut s First season of Gars’ swim ends with two all-league guys Brett Bremer t; J. Sts n * ‘ ^ 415 s."** * ?• "it seixts ^^714 i-5^ hR /’fees 8dif«u z 5?“'' I 4 4 S^PlCOijm fjoeAiEcown I J^)»»26k&trdJ2W9l« ■EMn< , aJ Fl jg^ >?3r«BTerl1.’X‘ IDlilOmS; mro * t imx ^«tF^3K8seti0;DaFte' K>mw I? il^ T Tre tritekJMB /^Tisrfedtla/ELiMni iTS^vBtenhe^rdttioriS fl as It S bwKCoZlSlX^Hsliig^ll^Rli IM imn JB 79^ t ?*i *v nt ggeae Sn»ti IBS zsn w^iihnlixits^ti B^pMrt/ihsftfice. >a»arr* । i^ijejamiKSSns iMitfC’icre 273k0CXr(^t6O2 SB Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg juniors Hunter Tietz and Nolan Send swam their way to all-con­ ference honors competing for the Grand Rap­ ids Gars at the 2024 OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship Feb. 23-24 at Byron Center High School. Tietz took the conference championship in the 100-yard backstroke swimming a person­ al best time of 58.29 seconds Saturday, Feb. 24. That was about two seconds faster than his runner-up time in the prelim’s the day before. Tietz was also the fifth-place medalist in the conference in the 200-yard individual medley, combining his backstroke with the breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle he swam to a time of 2 minutes 15.36 seconds. Send placed fourth in that 1 OO-yard backstroke race with a time of 1:02.80 and also was fourth in^fejQ0;;^^ji/5eestyle with a time of 5:4:b^u£ aoauL bne .on 38ao The Gar foursome of Send, Tietz, Ethan Magnuson and Caden Bliek placed fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay as well with a time of 1:42.41. The Gars, the co-op with TK, Hopkins, Unity Christian and West Catholic, finished fifth in the day’s five-team standings. Ottawa Hills took the conference championship on the day with an overall score of 449 points ahead of Wayland 413, Grand Rapids Union 402, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 348 and the Grand Rapids Gars 158. The Gars also had TJ Myers place seventh in the weekend’s diving competition and Magnuson place tenth. Catholic Central senior Will Schwallier won the conference championship in the div­ ing with an overall sore of 530.35 points, finishing more than 200 points ahead of Union sophomore Major Vance who was the runner-up. Ottawa Hills finished off its championship meet victory by beating out the Union four­ some in the 400-yard freestyle relay for first with a time of 3:25.04. The Bengal team of Ryan Yon, Wyatt Jacques, Matias Rizkalla and Juan Huner got that win. Send and everyone else were chasing a pair of Bengals in the 500-yard freestyle. Bengal freshman Jacques won the race in 5:13.15 and junior teammate Elias Morgan was the runner-up in 5:31.14. Their senior teammate Dominik Lamberts won the 100-yard breast­ stroke in 1:09.16. Wayland won the meets other two relay titles, the 200-yai;d medley relay and the 200yardfreestyUaB'iwlme.OHT Union senior Caileb Austin won the 200yard individual medley in 2:06.66 and the 100-yard butterfly championship in 54.75. His senior teammate Wyatt Dixon won the 50-yard freestyle title in the conference with a time of 22.14. Wayland senior Henry Oudbier outdid Dixon in the 1 OO-yard freestyle with a time of 48.76. Dixon finished that race in 50.51 in the runner-up spot. The Gars’ team also got scoring perfor­ mances at the conference championship in ‘B’ Final races from Haiden Bruggink, Bliek and Ben Wohlford. rSiIiSiRftw,Siiie/38 flr:tbOP3S(5< ^3ISE ■jjiLHmnl 35:<^rx iseSfloc 1 HO JJ’MT TSkUSree ?> :s V*f*tV ew M PRESENTS 4^ s OabSVI^ A I I X BENERT FOR B/lfiOy COUNTY VETERANS AND HASHNSS OAV BARRY EXPO CENTER t- 1350 M-37, HASTINGS «* MARCH 23, 2024 5:OOPM-12:OOAM < Entertainment by: «• 'b Tap «- i -zt- 9 : 9 i u* • <r Meal catered by: Kloostermans tr ■ Sponsered by: A I.VKFCMJNO ($15.00 at the door) I f 9 I I 4 I a t • Main Raffle: Tickets: $9 or 5 for $20 I Oil Electric Bike 36" Blackstone Griddle 2 Night Stay ot Mortiny Lake Resort / * I - .«p' I r/T B; teJsS: I i RAFFLE TICKETS -*V^BLE © FLORAL DESIGNS OF HASTINGS Bucket Drawings, 50/50 Drawings, and a Silent Auction will be taking place all evening. n* please show yOUR SUPPORT for this event and our VETERANSI www.barrycountyaok.org I 1:00 PM, on April 25. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Sarah Lewthwaite a married woman Original Mortgagee:' Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Mission Servicing Residential, Inc. Date of Mortgage: October 9, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; November 6, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $96,616.44 Description of the mortgaged premises Situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and described as: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 13. KENFIELD'S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED plat THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 37, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Common street address (if any): 535 E Hubble St Hastings, Ml 49058-2504 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention ho service member orY active^aVjty, if ^^'jjgibd of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector Date of notice; March 14, 2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1525077 (03-14)(04-04) 213480 24 An Ordinance, granting to Semco Energy Company, a . a Michigan corporation, its successors an assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and i. operate gas mains, pipes and services on along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges ’ waterways, and other public places and to conduct a local high fiber business in ‘ ~ the Township of Johnstown, located in Barry County Michigan, for a period of ten years. THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN ORDAINS: County t h' SEMCO^nerJv tnr m" h nn^p?T’ , M-chigan corporation, its successors and assigns, (the “Grantee") the right ' - B-y ^as Company, a divisional ’’ power and authority to construct, lay, operate, maintain and replace in the public streets, highways mP n P Michigan, all needful and pro^i ; nS conductors, service pipes and other apparatus and facilities requisite for the m^distribution of gas for all purposes to the Township of Johnstown, and the h h ‘ conducting gas elsewhere to supply neighboring cities, villages and othe, temtones supplied with gas by said Grantee, for a period of ten (10) years consideration of the rights, power and authority here hv prantPd^r*'*’? by granted, Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. r , 1? No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shaU be restored to as good order and condition as when Grantee commenced the work. All of Grantee's pipes and mams shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. Grantee will use its best efforts to not unreasonably interfere with or disrupt any public utility apparatus or facilities operated by the Township and. to the extent Grantee interferes with or disrupts any such public utility apparatus or facilities Grantee shall restore such apparatus or facilities to as good order and condition as when Gran commenced work. Section 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Grantee shall al all times keep and save the Township, it employees and agents free and harmless from any loss, damage and expense of any kind on accoun of the Grantee laying, constructing, maintaining, and using mains, pipes, conduits and other appur lenances. If any action is commenced against the Township resulting from Grantee’s laying, con structing, maintaining, and/or use of said mains, pipes, conduits and other appurtenances. Grante< shall, upon notice, defend the Township, and its employees and agents, and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of the Grantee’s activities in laying, constructing, main laining, and/or using said mains, pipes, conduits and other appurtenances. However. Grantee neo not save Township harmless from claims, losses and expenses arising out of the gross negligence o the Townshig^its jnigl^e« or agents Section 5. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herei granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. Section 6. RATES. Grantee shall charge for gas furnished the rates, charges and specia taxes as approved from time to time by the Michigan Public Service Commission, or its successor having authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and charges, or as otherwise permittet or required by applicable law or tariff, for the term of this franchise. Such rates shall be subjec to Commission review and change at any time upon petition therefore being made by either sak Township, acting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. Section 7. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revoca MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Courtney R. Williams, an unmarried woman, Mortgagors, lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of May. 2012 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of May, 2012 in Document # 2012-000011 said Mortgage having been assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred SixtySeven and 57/100 ($36,267.57). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local Time on the 28th day of March, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 4.50000 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or othenivise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Woodland. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing 142 rods North of the Southwest corner of Section 15. T4N, R7W: thence East 9 rods; thence North 8 rods 13 1/2 feet; thence West 9 rods; thence South 8 rods 131/2 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 368 N MAIN ST, WOODLAND. Ml 48897 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. Dated: 02/29/2024 Lakeview Loan Servicing. LLC Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Ailas {P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road. Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 FS FARM WILLIAMSCOURT - 24-00444 1524168 (02-29)(03-21) 213613 tion upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. Section 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION. Grantee shall as to all other conditions and elements ot service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to th V reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors applicable to gas service in said Township and shall provide service in accordance with the term and conditions set forth in its applicable tariff as approved from time to time by the Michigan Publi Service Commission or its successors. Section 9. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The words “SEMCO Energy Gas Com pany” and "SEMCO Energy, Inc.,’’ wherever used herein, are intended and shall be held an< conslnted to mean and include SEMCO Energy Gas Company and its parenV subsidiaries, sue cessors, affiliates, and assigns, whether so expressed or not. The word “Grantee.“ wherever usej herein, is intended and shall be held and construed to mean and include SEMCO Energy Ga Company, SEMCO Energy, Inc., and the successors and assigns of each, whether so expressec or not. Grantee may assign the rights and obligations under this agreement as long as the Grant ee provides prior written notice to the Township of any such assignment. Section 10. FORCE MAJEURE. The Grantee shall not be liable for failure to fumisl service as herein provided, or for any breach of the Grantee’s obligations hereunder, if such failun or breach is caused by acts of God. labor troubles, riot, or any other causes or contingencies no reasonably within the control of the Grantee. Section 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. Upon adoption, the Township Clerk shall deliver L Grantee a certified copy of this ordinance. Additionally, the Township shall publish this ordinanci within thirty (30) days of its adoption and this ordinance shall lake effect upon the day after the dati of publication thereof, continuing for a term of ten (10) yetirs from that date; provided, however, i shall cease and be of no effect after sixty (60) days from its adoption unless within said period thi Grantee shall accept the same in writing tiled with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and pub licalion hereof, the ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. Ayes: Warren. Powell, Babcock. Nickerson, Earl Nays: none Dale Passed: February 14.2024 Attested, by Order of the Township of Johnstown Barry County, Michigai iarbara Earl __________ Johnstown Township Supervisor _________ Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk CERTIFICATION The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, hereby certifies that: (I) the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township Board al a regular meeling held on the 14th day of February. 2024. at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, (2) the original thereof is on file in the records in my office, (3) the meeting was conducted, and public notice thereof was given, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act (Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan. 1976, as amended) and. (4) minutes of such meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby. Dated: February 14.2024 Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk 213005 I * t R t f �Pace 12 — Thunday, March U. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Former NorthPointe and CC-C leader takes over LHS football Coipel set to join Hope College defensive line Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Lakewood head varsity football coach Tim Swore got to meet and greet the Lakewood High School football players and their parents at the high school Feb. 21, and he’s already got his guys getting to work on improving the program. Swore spent time building up the NorthPointe Christian and Carson City-Crystal High School football programs, winning four district and two regional championships over his years as the head of those programs. He retired from his job as dean of students at Carson City-Crystal before the calen­ dar flipped to 2024 and decided to see what colle­ giate coaching was all about. After two months with the new Calvin University football program, he was already longing to be a head coach on the high school level again. “The potential [at Lakewood] definitely drew me in,* Swore said. I think there is a lot of young talent there. I got excited about building a program. I like to build programs that have struggled. Lakewood has had one winning season in its past five years on the varsity level, a 6-3 2022 campaign which didn t turn out to be enough to qualify the Vikings for a spot in the revamped state postseason. Lakewood joined the entire state in the postseason in 2020. The Vikings last earned a state playoff spot in 2018 and last won a playoff game in 2016. Swore takes over for Matt Markwart who coached the Viking varsity from 2018-2023 going 24-29 overall. Lakewood was 1-8 last fall in its return to the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, after spending most of the previous decade as one of the top teams in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. His first fall leading the Viking team will be his 17^" as a head varsity football coach. He helped create the NorthPointe Christian program in 2008 and spent II years leading the Mustangs. They advanced to the MHSAA Division 6 Sute Semifi­ nals in 2014 and 2015. The team had a 71-41 record in his 11 seasons there. A move to lead Faith Christian Academy in Orlan­ do, Fla., lasted one season before the pandemic hit and Swore and his family relocated back to Michi­ gan. Swore led Carson City-Crystal from 20202023, guiding the Eagles to a 32-8 mark over that time including two district titles. During Swore’s final season at Carson City-Crys­ tal last fall,the Eagles competed in 8-player football for the first time. NorthPointe Christian is now also currently an 8-player football program, a move the Mustangs made beginning in the fall of 2021. That is not a move the Lakewood Vikings are planning on making any time soon. Swore is pretty excited to already have 79 student-athletes planning to be a part of the high school football program next fall, including 32 incoming freshmen. “That group has some talent and our JV went 8-1 last year,” Swore said. Brett Bremer Sports Editor “What do you want to be when you wgrow up. Heather Coipel still has her son Diego’s answer on a paper from his kindergarten class. I said an NFL football player/' Hastings High School senior Diego Coipel informed his kindergarten class back in Belding where his elementary education began. a? The NFL is still a long way off, but Coipel is a step closer than most people gel after signing his National Letter of Intent to join the Hope College Fcx)tbal I program during the open signing period in January at Hastings High School. ? “The coaching staff is amazing. I had a few options. It took me a while to decide. 1 had to make some pros and cons charts. 1 think the biggest reason Hastings High School senior Diego Coipel (seated center) signs his [to choose Hope) for me was wanting National Letter of Intent at Hastings High School in January to join the to go into business and wanting to stay in West Michigan. The connections Hope College football program next season. He is joined by his parents they have are pretty amazing.” (front from left), Heather Coipel and Rudy Coipel and (back from left) Coipel joined the Saxon varsity as a Hastings High School coaches Pat Coltson, Bob Cole, Jamie Murphy and sophomore. He was as two-way starter BJ Donnini. on the Hastings varsity football team as a junior, playing on the offensive and lutely exhausted, and I should be able to improve is his speed. He spent a lot of defensive lines earning all-conference the time this winter working on that, get playing time in the first couple years honors in the Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ while also competing with the Hastings if things go right and I bust my butt.” ference. He opened his senior season The Saxons won at least a share of High School wrestling program for the going both ways again, but eventually the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference first time as a senior. He spent the win­ transitioned into an exclusively defen­ Championship and reached the state ter of his freshman and sophomore sive role while earning all-conference postseason in each of Diego’s four high years playing basketball with the Saxhonors again in the 1-8. He was good school years, winning the program’s ons, and has been a baseball player in with that defensive focus, and is expect­ first district championship during his the spring and summer for as long as he ing to be a part of the defensive line at junior campaign in 2022. can remember. He plans to try and heal Hope, likely at tackle to begin with. Diego advanced to Hastings High some arm injuries this spring and get “They have a little bit smaller of a School in the fall of 2020, just after ready for the fall football season instead roster than maybe some of the other running back Elijah Smith graduated of playing baseball with the Saxons. teams I was looking at and I get along that spring. Smith joined the Hope Col­ He was 20-17 in his one varsity with all their coaches,” Diego said. lege program during the Covid disrupt­ wrestling season at heavyweight, and “They have a somewhat young staff ed 2020 season which led into a 2021 was one win shy of being an individu­ that I could connect a little bit more shortened spring season for the Flying al regional qualifier in Division 1. He with. I like the defense they run. It’s a Dutchmen. Smith had a stellar few sea­ is hoping that the season of wrestling great fit football-wise for sure, and they sons running the football for Hope, and can help him on the football field in have top notch facilities.” Diego said it was nice to have a long Holland. The biggest thing about their defense call with him about some of the culture “I think the biggest part of all that is is that they like is they run a four-man specific questions he had about the pro­ using your hands,” Diego said. “As a down defense and in addition to that gram - somethings he wouldn’t have bigger xyrestler I’m constantly tying up they rotate extremely heavily through­ been able to learn on his own. and using my hands. That is the biggest out the games,” Diego added. “They As far as being on the football field, thing that translates into the D-Iine don’t have one D-lineman getting absoDiego said the one big thing he needs to gotta have good hands.” * * I I I t- b He said he has had pretty much everyone current­ ly in.the high school program accounted for, either working with the football program in the weight room or finishing up their winter sports season in his first few weeks. He enjoyed his early interactions with players and their families, and is getting to know the Vikings on field capabilities. “1 have been watching a lot of film to get familiar with what we have and where we need to get better. Swore said. “We have to be better at not losing games, to start with,” he added. “It’s a mindset. When adversity comes, you move on to the next play. You build a confidence inside that you will make the next play, instead of a couple things of adversity come your way and now you’re defeated. It has to do with mindset, it has to do with body langue, it has to do with the voice you speak with to your teammates. All those things.” He is doing his best to integrate himself into the Lakewood High School athletic community. He said he is working with other varsity coaches to build relationships. He expects many of the Lakewood coaches to remain in the football program too. “All of the coaches that were assistant coaches have said they want to return,” Swore said. “We don’t know roles yet. 1’11 look to bring in a couple more coaches, then we’ll have to figure out how to divide and conquer. We’II need quality coaches at every level. “I hope within a month we’ll have everybody put together. They have all agreed to take whatever role is best. That is what I am really impressed with.” He said coaches could be changing levels or shuf­ fling between offense and defense, or whatever. He said they’d all like to do whatever is best for the program. That is a true ‘We Over Me’ attitude, and it is great to have it start with our coaches,” Swore added, noting that is the slogan for the program in his first year at the head. Before getting into coaching, Swore spent time as a sports broadcaster on television in Grand Rapids, Detroit, South Bend and in Cincinnati covering major teams/franchises like Notre Dame football and the Detroit Red Wings. He was on the sidelines working during the University of Michigan’s Rose” Bowl victory that secured the Wolverines a share of the 1997 NCAA National Championship. He has seen what it takes for teams to win a cham­ pionship, and he enjoys the process of either build­ ing or rebuilding a program. On the football field he wiilfebk for his own team • 4 • to “win the turnover margin, hai>e fewer penalties, and we like to play fast on offense,” Swore said. “We’II run a spread offense and we’ll go fast. On defense, we’ll be fundamentally sound with gap assignments on the running game and kids that want to go get the football.” <4 iWi J4 5 <i-' ■■ S-. •l You know you’ re from MICHIGAN when MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP fit ^ ou fill out the FAFSA to see if your ’24 grad qualifies for up to $27,500 in scholarships! From the Mitten to the U.P., the Class of 2024 is getting a helping hand paying for college. 7 out of 10 Michigan high school seniors may qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, no matter their GPA. -r Ml student Aid / < ♦ • ■ VkVi * * \ V •» Don t miss your opportunity to lower college costs Simply fill out the new, streamlined FAFSA. It could be worth thousands! >' r -1« .' fl* ; ' •? ^<_k 4 ♦ • < s ♦ * ur > 4 LEARN MORE. 1^^ * iiL' # I I . 4* « mi.gov/ACHIEVEMENT «> eVBi^a*' r a • ' s s* a « I d • * . r. • . ”v.^ 4 bI ■? 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B L. \a < k'k * r* 'i. •r .V 1 fr I 7 I I.- ■ .7^ X J 1 ♦ 4 WW#- ..iL., . . • / .wni wfcR u- I J t r .» y- f c .Il................................ '•. > •'**.*' J ’■ % I r *<*:r JhL ;* f -.1. d 2 Anti-^ravel mine protesters walking up to the Hope,Township Hall for a planning corTirpission meeting^qn Aug. IQ. 202g. (File photo by Leila Wood) * •4S ?. Jayson Bussa Editor Residents in the Wilkinson Lake area of Hope Township are cautiously optimistic that they may have won a three-year battle against a company trying to develop a gravel mine along the residential lake. “At the end of the day, we’re skeptically celebrating,” said Don Skienka, a member of a core group of residents who have been working to fend off the effort dating back to 2020, “That’s basically where we’re at. It’s been three years and how many days and it’s been never-ending. So, I’m sure there is something up their sleeves, but at the end of the day, you can’t take away an aquifer and put a gravel pit on a residential lake - those are facts that just won’t be changing any time soon.” The project in question was being devel­ oped by Stoneco of Michigan, which pro­ posed a 153-acre sand and gravel mine along Wilkinson Lake. Just across Miller Road, in Orangeville Township, Stoneco has already received the go-ahead from the Barry County Planning Commission, which handles its zon­ ing, to establish a 160-acre site. After a special Hope Township Planning Con\n)ission meeting last week, where a geological engineer voiced concerns about '* A ••*** A the plans, Stoneco abruptly withdrew its special exception use application for the project. Ken Vermeulen, attorney for Stoneco of Michigan, confirmed with the Banner that the ' company did pull its application but did not provide further comment on why or what might be next, if anything. Despite giving up on the Wilkinson Lake site, the Orangeville Township mine across the street is still a go and will start to be developed this spring. Hope Township Supervisor Doug Peck echoed that account in an email to the Banner. saying: “On March 15, 2024 the Hope Town­ ship Planning Commission received a formal letter from Michigan Paving and Material Co. a/k/a Stoneco withdrawing its special use permit and site plan application with Hope Township. There is no reason given as to why they withdrew the special use permit and site plan application. They are under no obliga­ tion that I’m aware of to inform the planning commission as to their reason.” The planning commission was expected to discuss the project further at this evening’s regularly scheduled meeting, but the item has See STONECO, page 2 4^ 9 % WMV r’ I < 1 . i I 9 •J ur^ f 1 ■St’.—*1 . J. I p >-V;' I \ 1 i. \ * 1 . A AA ‘1“ • » I > ■ ■•rn - ■ 1 v< Bliss historical display showcases over 100 years of operations in Hastings y ' k Hunter McLaren s? Staff Writer Over 100 years of Hastings history are on ^V^FiOO display, showcasing the impact one company - in a small rural Michigan town can have on the world. Visitors to Bliss Clearing Niagara Techni­ cal Services will now be able to see its new front lobby, acting as a sort-of Bliss museum with decades-old artifacts and information about the company’s history. Old manuals u — and handbooks, including the beloved “Bliss bible,” are all on display alongside various "S’ie3i> Bliss-branded bits and bobs from throughout the years. Golfballs, calculators, belt buck­ les, pocket watches and more are on display, documenting the company’s rich history in Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is appealing to the United States Congress to inves- ; Hastings throughout the years. tigate potential voter fraud tied to the 2020 election. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Carlos Valdes, BCN Technical Services president, revealed the project Wednesday morning. Welcoming Kevin McAllister, pres­ ident of parent company Schuler Group’s North America division, Valdes said he felt the project was a great way to honor the com­ pany’s history and its employees. 4 1 •< I * r I* K i,- ****. ♦ H IW***'^ b I I I T • <4 * '? a I I I 7/ . * 4 4 .M •*"■?. ’ l< ’ 'W >Tf .A’ I I 4 ■w ^0 r t f I r ’* 1; . 9 1 s J t f 4 1 A, .I J 1 4 4. -* Ai \ < 4 .< 'i ►J "- T Lt Sheriff makes trove of documents public as he asks for U.S. Congress to investigate I Jayson Bussa Editor Barry County SherifFDar Leaf has released a cache of documents he says points to improprieties in the 2020 election and has appealed to a United States Congressman to launch a federal investigation into the matter. Leaf has spent years utilizing resources iin his own department and collaborating with a nationwide network of individuals who have concerns about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and the election process in general. Over the course of that investigation, Leaf has claimed to have accumulated a deluge of evidence and information. Earlier this week was a rare moment when Leaf went public with some of that informa­ tion. Establishing a new account on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter Leaf linked to a trove of internal email com­ munications amongst employees and contrac­ tors at Dominion Voting Systems, which develops election hardware and software used throughout the United States, including in most Michigan counties. Through the X account, Leaf, who con­ firmed to the Banner that he established the account, also linked to individual email exchanges, which appear to show Dominion Voting Systems employees troubleshooting various issues. As the Banner continues to review the hundreds of emails in question. Leaf has pointed to them as a smoking gun that Serbi­ an nationals had infiltrated the election pro­ cess. Leaf lays out his argument in an open letter directed at United States Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who chairs the Com­ mittee of the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Govern­ ment. In the letter, dated March 17 and pub­ lished on Barry County SherifTs Office let­ terhead, Leaf asks Jordan, with the evidence, to launch an investigation into the matter. “My office is investigating criminal acts related to elections in Barry County, the State of Michigan and the United States. I am in possession of evidence involving voting machines,” Leaf wrote in his letter to Rep. Jordan. ‘My office has come into possession of evidence that foreign nationals have accessed electronic voting machines in Michigan and other states,” the letter continues further down. “This evidence demonstrates that elec­ tronic voting machines and electronic elec- See SHERIFF, page 2 See BUSS, page 3 , • ll •^9 fi A*" .rt 5 I <BfIa > p ?J. .*1 * p« ■> I k T* X -k £ .1 ^B^BraBMBlfcr-iT ■■ij- • .p. ''••r IS — । From left to right, Schuler North America President Kevin McAllister; Kolleen Brown, BCN Technical Services; President Carlos Valdes: and Ken Windes cut the ribbon on the company’s new lobby. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) 7 New personnel committee convenes, eyes search for new county administrator KT J «■« Jayson Bussa Editor The county board's newly-minted Personnel and Human Services Committee met for the first time last Thursday and wasted little time addressing one of its most pressing needs. In an inaugural meeting March 14 that clocked in just under three hours long, the new committee created by the Barry County Board of Commissioners addressed a robust agenda of items, including one of the coun­ ty’s most crucial personnel needs: finding and hiring a new county administrator. Michael Brown, who has served as Barry County’s administrator for 30 years, has opted not to renew his contract when it expires at the end of the year. Brown could step away from the office as early as Aug. I hut has agreed to work with the county board if needed through the budget process, which ends in October with a public hearing. Brown's departure, paired with key depar­ tures in other departments of the county, was the catalyst behind creating the new commit- r 4 p, I See ADMINISTRATOR, page 3 r« RELATED NEWS: Personnel committee recommends new county planning commissioners, gives Nashville a voice on the board See story on page 3 % Barry County Administrator Michael Brown speaks during Tuesday morning’s meeting of the county board’s Committee of the Whole. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) I > •! _z ... J 1 - 1 I I * A’. < I i* tf 1 •..T . ► I G I Il I ■ ■ ■ ■ -J �Il fa Page 2 - Thursday. March 21. 2024 - The Hastings Banner I 1 I I NEWS BRIEFS 1 Nominations sought for Delton Founders Festival grand marshals Organizers of the annual Delton Founders Festival are seeking nominations for the wdI marshals festival,, which will celebrate 51 .years of the event. , grand marshals of of this this year year’s--------The festival, to take place Aug. 9-11 this year, will honor the new grand marshals on Aug. 9, followed by a parade on Aug. 10. Nominations must be in writing and identify why the individual or couple should be considered for the position. Additionally, the nomination letter should include the nomi­ nees’ ties to the Delton area, how long they have been residents, their volunteer work in the community and the positive impact they have made in the Delton area. A committee of previous Delton Founders Festival grand marshals will decide who will be honored this year and nominations from previous years will be included in this year’s list of candidates. . Nominations are due by April 30 and should be mailed to Delton Founders Festival, PO Box 444 Delton, MI 49046. Barry County Earth Day group collecting used sneakers The Barry County Earth Day Alliance is collecting old, worn-out athletic shoes at several locations around Hastings. Locals can clear out their closets and rest assured their old sneakers will be recycled and used for a good cause. Shoes in landfills can take 20 to 30 years to decompose. During decomposition, sneak­ ers release methane, a very potent greenhouse gas. At least 200 million pairs of shoes and sneakers end up in landfills in the United States each year The Barry County Earth Day group has partnered with GotSneakers to recycle and repurpose pre-loved sneakers. Some shoes can be refurbished and are sent to micro industries in developing countries. Others can be broken up into component parts (foam, plastic, rubber) and recycled to be used as surfacing for playgrounds, track tops, carpet padding and more. Since January, the Earth Day Alliance has kept over 200 pairs of shoes out of landfills. Locals can donate their athletic shoes and help make a difference. Drop-off boxes can be found at the Hastings Public Library (227 E. State St.), Corewell Health Pennock Health and Wellness Center (1005 W. Green St.), Bright Start Pediatrics (1375 W. Green St. Suite 3) and TriFit (303 E. Center St). More information on how to help with this and other recycling efforts can be found on the Barry County Earth Day Alliance Facebook page. Repaving on Mackinac Bridge starts March 25 The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will begin a two-season repaving project on the bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans March 25, weather permitting. Repaving, deck repairs and joint repairs on the two northbound lanes of the bridge will , begin March 25 and is scheduled to be completed by May 23. Traffic will be maintained with one lane open in each* direction during constniction. All lane closures will be lifted after May 23. Work has been scheduled to help minimize delays to traffic and disruptions to special events on the bridge. Weekend traffic peaks between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., often resulting in traffic backups, even with all toll lanes open. Drivers should consider crossing at off-peak times or pre­ pare for delays. Wide-load restrictions will be in place in both directions for any vehicles wider than 10 feet during construction. Wider loads will be allowed to cross once per day between 7 and 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and traffic will be stopped for brief periods for those crossings. Due to this work, the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau’s annual Jeep the Mac event will not include a bridge crossing. Instead, the Bureau has renamed the event, Jeep the Yoop, scheduled for May 10-12. Work will resume in late March 2025 with repaving of the two southbound lanes. The overall project is scheduled to be completed, with all lanes reopened, by May 22, 2025. Live traffic camera views of the bridge, updates on bridge conditions, toil rates and information on the MaePass program can all be found on the MBA website: MackinacBridge.org. . • r J1 J-.V •,. .. 1 . ;I , . I . I -NOTICETo Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan? Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Amicrest Mu­ tual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m.. at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings. MI. The annual meeting agenda includes a ballot for the election of the following Directors: Douglas J. Drenth, Mark A. Kolanowski and Janice A. Oshinski. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. tion systems used for elections in Michigan and throughout the United States are not secure and an immediate investigation is needed by Congress.” The origins of the internal emails written by Dominion employees came to light shortly after and are tied in with a court case between Dominion and Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of online retailer Overstock. Dominion is suing Byrne in federal court over what they believe were false claims of voter fraud made by the former CEO. Byrne is being represented by Stefanie Lambert, an attorney that Leaf has worked with through­ out the past three years. Lambert said in interviews that she received the documents as part of discovery in that case, and upon spotting evidence that she thought indicated illegal activity, she turned it over to “law enforcement,” which included Leaf. Lambert was arrested on Monday after violating court orders in a separate case where she faces criminal charges. As a result of Lambert relaying these doc­ uments, attorneys for Dominion filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to disqualify Lambert from providing legal counsel to Byrne. “Not only did Lambert follow her client’s instruction to share Dominion’s documents with an unknown number of individuals, she also filed dozens of them publicly in an unre­ lated proceeding (to which Dominion is not a party), and they have now been viewed by tens of thousands of users on social media. This too is a clear violation of this court’s orders, an attorney for Dominion stated in the motion. Lambert is facing charges of her own in a separate case. A special prosecutor in Michi­ gan has charged her, and two others, for an alleged conspiracy to illegally obtain and test voting tabulators, one of which was from Irving Township. n I I .iceiisc /ZN I 10376 & Insiiied Selective Applicalions: (broadleaf weeds in lurf areas, brush control, plant growth regulator, invasive plants) ANY INDIVIDl I Al OR COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDES LISTED BFLOWWeedestroy AM.40 (2. 4-Diclorophenoxyacetic AXoetaU Thank God (Saflufcnacil), Milestone Aminopyralid). Escort XP Methyl), Telar XP (Chlorsulfuron), Vastlan (™klopy Choline Acetic Acid, Choline Salt). Garlon 4 Ultra (TricloDvr-2 BuioxvethvI Ester), Vista XRT (Huroxypyr), Plateau (Imi^XfMe^SisL (Aminocyclopyrachlor) * '' awju, J 0 Ail applications will be ground or lank-mixed or injected for each applicalion & < RE-ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: for His Mercy Do not enter treated areas until the spray has dried. CONTACT: All applications will be made by certified oestipid.. p further information, contact: applicators. l or QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings • ’^^sourcc Specialist Michigan Department of T 1420 From Ave,, N.W 0,2KT™ 616-558-8084 ^apid s, Ml 41)504 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; .1 I / z 4 f .I * w * I II M . ......... I t i * I I % . 3 1 •1I h 1 >A - !( t f t X t r-1- 4 * h. t The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is moving away from its brown uniforms, shown here worn by deputy Jordan Lee at National Night Out in 2022. (file photo) said. “Even if you got brand new tops, your pants would look different because you wear those all year round.” When the department has uniforms in hand and patrol officers make the switch to black uniforms, officers will be identified with two Barry County Sheriff’s Office patches. The sheriff’s office crest will be on the arm of the uniform, with a sheriff’s star on the back. ► ■ •fir* both in a subdued black and gray color. Even after the switch, the brown uniforms won’t be gone entirely. The department’s dress uniforms, typically reserved for parades, funerals, or presentations, will still feature brown shirts and pink-tan pants. At some point, the department will likely switch to black dress uniforms too, but Sixberry said that won’t happen for a while. .b ’ I’ • <1*1 i .a’ J 5f «ai Jr I f r*‘ f 1 I Saturday 9 am-3 pm published per Regulation 637 Art of 1994. as amended. ‘ Dave Jackson, Chairman of the Barry The special prosecutor, Muskegon County County Board of Commissioners, spoke Prosecutor D.J. Hilson, initially looked into briefly about the situation at Tuesday’s meet­ charging Leaf, too, but didn’t find sufficient evidence to charge the sheriff with a crime. ing. Jackson and the board drafted a statement Hilson did subpoena Leaf in the state’s on the matter and it reads in full below: case against Lambert recently and ordered “The Barry County Board of Commis­ him to hand over the files in his election sioners is aware of the ongoing election fraud investigation. Leaf submitted an affi­ investigation by Sheriff Leaf. We are also davit refusing to hand over his case files and aware of the information being released on claiming that he had evidence that shows social media to the attention of Rep. Jim Dominion employees tasked Serbian Jordan. The Board of Commissioners did not nationals to remotely access the Michigan review or authorize any such investigation election system.” into Dominion and/or their representatives. “I’m not willing to compromise my inves­ tigation by providing my entire file,” Leaf Sheriff Leaf is acting on his own behalf and stated in the affidavit. in coordination with other individuals who The Banner reached out to the Secretary of have ongoing concerns about the 2020 elec­ State’s Office for a reaction on Leafs claims. tions. “Michigan’s election systems are secure “We continue to su^prt our local clerks administered by nonpartisan^ professionaT'** and believe that efections^in Barry County election officials and the results are an accu­ are continuing with the utmost integrity and rate reflection of the will of the voters. The professionalism. The Barry County Board of department is not involved in this lawsuit and Commissioners has not been briefed on so it would not be appropriate to comment on Sheriff Leafs investigation locally or nation­ documents allegedly related to this case,” ally and with the release of the latest infor­ Angela Benander, director of communica­ mation we will be withholding any further tions and media relations for the Michigan comment as the process plays out legally Department of State said in a text message. between Sheriff Leaf, the State of Michigan Dominion Voting Systems has been on the and other named parties.” receiving end of voter fraud claims by Jackson added a few more thoughts after high-profile individuals and media networli reading the statement. over the last few years and has not hesitated “I guess from a standpoint of election to slap back with defamation lawsuits when integrity, we all want elections to be free, to the accusations have proven false, as they be fair, to be accurate,” he said. “We all sup­ typically have. port that. If there is something here that One of the most high-profile of legal pro­ leads to a further investigation or clarifica- ; ceedings came last year when Dominion sued tion, by all means, we hope someone will Fox News Network for defamation and both take it up. The concern is a small county like sides settled for $787 million. Barry County wrestling with a national With this sort of litigious history, county investigation of this structure.” officials are concerned about what sort of “We’re concerned about that,” Jackson liability Barry County might have if the same added. “It is on our radar and we’re continu­ scenario plays out on the heels of Leafs ing to monitor it. We feel a little in the dark claims against Dominion. about all of this.” .a*»* 451. 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Arsenal Powerline (Imazapyr) Rodeo (Glyphosate), Esplanade 200 SC (Indaziflam) Polaris (Isopropyl^ine Salt of Imazapyr). Telar XP (Chlorsulfuron) Roundup Custom (Glyphosate). New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation 1* T I J b “The Board of Commissioners did not review or authorize any such investigation into Dominion and/or their represen­ tatives. Sheriff Leaf is acting on his own behalf and in coordination with other individuals who have ongoing concerns about the 2020 election. We continue to support our local clerks and believe that elections in Barry County are continuing with the utmost integrity and professionalism. SCHEDULED DATES OF APPLICATION: Applications will take place between April 1,2024, and December 1 2024. K Licensed Journeyman Plumber .at 10 The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) hereby provides notice to the public, including property owners adjacent to state highways, of the 2024 Herbicide Applicalion Program treatments for roadside rights of way within Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, and Barry counties. MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING B Licensed Master Plumber A *4 i PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2024 GRAND REGION HERBICIDE PROGRAM 213730 Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838.S117 Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be sporting a new wardrobe soon. The department is in the process of moving away from the brown uniforms currently used by deputies in favor of new black uniforms. Undersheriff Jason Sixberry said corrections officers have already started changing over to the new uniforms, with patrol officers chang­ ing once the department receives more. Patrol officers will likely still be sporting the old brown uniforms until sometime in April. The department is changing colors for several reasons, Sixberry said. The brown uniforms the department has been using have started getting harder to find, with some uniform orders taking months to arrive. The long lead time on orders makes getting replacements or uniforms for new hires a challenge. On one occasion, long-sleeved uniforms ordered by the department in the winter didn’t arrive until the summer, when officers had switched back to wearing short­ sleeves. “We had been waiting for six months, sometimes, for some of our clothing to get in,” Sixberry said. The black uniforms should last longer, while also being cheaper to buy and still comfortable for deputies to wear. The new uniforms are made of a different material than the old ones, making them more resistant to fading. “The hard part with the brown uniforms is they would fade, because of the material,” he rI ' p** lie* WlO * ■ 'x, •r f Strong Tower Radio, which broadcasts out of 15 radio stations across Michigan and Illinois, is airing resurrection programming until Easter Sunday. The programming runs every weekday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This week. Pastor Jay Gallimore will lead discussion on what Jesus’s resurrection meant then and what it means now. “Resurrection Myths,” a new program addressing immortality of the soul, will begin on Friday, March 22. Strong Tower Radio is broadcasted out of five local stations: Kalamazoo, 97.3 FM; Battle Creek, 91.9 FM; Charlotte, 92.3 FM; Grand Rapids, 89.7 FM and Lansing, 104.7 FM. Listeners can also tune in via the Strong Tower Radio app or online at STR.ftn. - Barry County Sheriff’s Office black swapping brown uniforms for SHERIFF, continued from page 1 Strong Tower Radio broadcasting resurrection programming fr ^la a \ — Barry County Board of Commissioners in a statement I STONECO, continued from page 1 been removed Irom the agenda, per Chairman Bob Norton. For .... now, this closes v.uscs the me chapter cnapter on a three-year saga that started with an initial application filed by R. Smith & Sons, which owns the parcel. That application was denied by the township’s planning commisSion in Auizust 20?? and the denial .1 rheld .. August of 2022 up in court. After Stoncco acquired all of the gravel mining assets of R Smith and Sons (Stoneco still does not own the Wilkinson Lake parcel, though) it reworked the project and submitted the latest application Meanwhile, residents in the area have mobilized the entire way, voicing their opposition to the project, which they feared would harm water quality produce noise and dust and otherwise have detrimental etVects on the environment as a whole. It’s hard to keep a community activated and engaged over three years of time which is saying a lot tor the community because we probably had some of our biggest attendance these last couple of meetincs showing that we not only are constantly engaged but C? a4 P. C? * I a Z I i » El, JS.; I the interest is growing around the community,” said Skienka, who was part of that effort. “I don’t think the gravel community understands the level of interest that everyone has with not having this gravel pit here.” Sklenka commended the planning commission and said that ihc experience likely has helped to create streamlined processes for addressing future proposed projects of this nature. Supervisor Peck agreed. Myselt and the Hope Township board are very proud of our planning commission board members ” he said. “They have shown complete professionalism throughout this long and somewhat arduous special use permit process over the past few years. As local township residents themselves, they are often faced with very diftTcult decisions within the law to make, that may affect their fellow neighbors and them­ selves. 1 can be assured that their dedication and commitment to the residents of Hope Township will be app led to any future issues that come before the board. -J !W': 1 Hji I > ii»? % > i �>* % •I I I *.V s r > f- •X Personnel committee recommends new county planning commissioners two from Nashville S 5 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 2024 — Page 3 1 '1 1 r s A I •I'S. •« > u* J 4 S’ •K »Xl k t - *1- Jayson Bussa Editor On March 1, Barry County Planning and oning took over the zoning responsibilities for the Village of Nashville, yet, none of the Pl^ning commissioners are from that area. That appears to be changing. L^t week, in the first meeting of the coun­ ty V board’s» newly-created ..cwiy-created Personnel Personnel and Human Services Committee, the four com­ missioners on the committee recommended two Nashville residents be appointed to the planning commission. The committee recommended a total of three applicants to fill two full terms and a p^ial term that was recently vacated by a planning commissioner who resigned. The full-term vacancies are left by Joyce Snow and Jack Miner, both of whom did not seek re-appointment. After a round of interviews, Nashville’s Lloyd Elliston and Thomas Taylor, in addi­ tion to William Mattson of Hastings, were i J ’t PA kJ *} s* recommended for the roles out of a total of five applicants. Taylor and Mattson were recommended to serve full terms, which end on April 20, 2027, while Elliston is being tapped for the partial term, which ends on April 30, 2026. All three interviewed in person while for­ mer County Commissioner Vivian Conner submitted an application but was not able to attend the interview. Snow initially submitted an application for appointment but withdrew it before her interview. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will have the final say in the matter next week. The Village of Nashville relinquished its planning and zoning powers to the .county, taking effect on March I. Elliston and Taylor both bring experience, both as residents of Nashville but also working in zoning there. Elliston, who worked at General Motors for 30 years, has served with the Nashville Planning Commission and as the village’s * t *§8B| *• * • 1 > •ft > PT* A a» . *« * I « <A ft "S • 5a-i ■ ft •’Si* 4. David HahMd kr Xi 5^5 '<K fe’-' * UC9 i- 4 < lb / I T-' 4’_ I J <*1 w SCI <1? 1 SlifL nJ “ it-- 1 Mi* v. til * ails*; r % ' * >4 * * Jc» ‘r . I I « « - J-T i ♦ •#* M* i> t ’ k * i: r r?: ; J z Lloyd Elliston of Nashville fields questions from the county's Personnel and Human Services Committee last Thursday. Elliston_______ ___ was recommended as one of three candidates to be appointed to the Barry County Planning Commission (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ii ...................... u • «^' T ii Wv •Oi professionaIis::kSrC;fflh'Btjjtj Commissiooc! 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At the first meeting, newly-appointed committee chair­ man David Hatfield and the additional three commissioners on the committee - Dave Jackson, Catherine Getty and Mike Callton (vice chair) - sketched out a rough idea of what the process will look like. The entire process would take roughly four months. While no hard dates were set, Hatfield said that the county should, as soon as pos­ sible, put out a request for proposal to exec­ utive search consultants that would poten­ tially serve as the county’s partner during the search for an administrator. Hatfield said that, with the help of Brown, he has around 10 consultants the county could reach out to. The county will work with the consultant to review the current job description for the administrator position and make any changes needed. Once the job description is set, the consultants will perform outreach. Whether or not internal candidates might be interested and available, the commissioners on the per­ 1 f z • f' • 1 • ’t^jfbfii sonnel committee want to cast a wide net in their search. “We owe it to ourselves and to our commu­ nity to make sure we do a thorough search and find the best possible candidate to suc­ ceed Michael,” Hatfield said. Another crucial part of the search, according mg to the tne commissioners, is setting an appropriate salary. Departments across the county are finding that higher salaries or bonuses have been essential for attracting and retaining talent and the commissioners expected no different from the administrator search. While Brown sends 30 years of experience and institutional knowledge out the door, the department still includes Deputy Administra­ tor Luella Dennison, who has been with the department for over a decade herself. “This county is really in good hands with Luella,” Brown said. “You have a deputy who has worked really hard over her career to absorb and understand as much as she can about the office to a point where I think you all often go to her more than me.” Last Thursday’s meeting of the Personnel and Human Services Committee followed a brief organizational meeting. The structure of Wi 5*jf «» lllll*’"*.!#*' J * ftA ) tlK^ .z «» < >* r ! r *«< " ft, J *1 .I < A Hastings Superintendent Matt Goebel bers Goebel T . ^®c®'ved an effective rating from board mem» ®‘®PP'ng from his role at the end of the school year on June 1. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) Goebel rated effective by Hastings school board in final evaluation Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Hastings Area School System Superinten­ dent Matt Goebel received an “effective” rat­ ing from school board members, his last evaluation before stepping away from the role. Board members conducted the annual evaluation last n.uuui month ... in ua c.osea closed session discussing the results at their meeting Mon­ year were kindergarteners when Goebel joined the district 12 years ago in 2012. She also thanked him for his work outside of his role as the superintendent, noting his work with Barry County United Way and other community organizations. “I would just like to thank him personally,” she said. “He’s done a lot of community work. He’s done a lot for the school system.” The district is working with Peter Haines, a Michigan Leadership Institute consultant and Hastings graduate, to search for new superintendent candidates. Slaughter said the district has received applications for the posi­ tion, and the posting will be open until the end of March. “We do have applicants. The window’s open until the end of March,” she said. “Once we have those, we’re looking at dates in April for interviews.” The board’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 15 in the Hastings Middle School commons. day. It will be the district’s final evaluation of Goebel, who submitted a letter of resig­ nation to board members Feb. 15, marking June 1 as his last day in the district. In com­ ments made to The Hastings Banner, Goebel said he was retiring to spend more time with his family. Board member Valerie Slaughter thanked Goebel for his service to the district. “I know most of you are aware (Goebel) has decided to tender his resignation, which makes us sad,” Slaughter said. "But I would like to thank him.” Slaughter noted that Hastings sehiors this “I’ve learned a lot from the peo­ ple that have been working here for years and years and are so proud to be a part of this organiza­ tion and this company,” he said. “It is a company that has had many changes throughout the last 100 years that it has been in operation.” Even local Bliss history buffs might learn a thing or two from the exhibit. Taking center stage in the lobby is the Bliss Surrey, one of the company’s more peculiar and less well-known productions. Built in 1958, the Surrey was an auto­ mobile once produced at Bliss Canton in Ohio. The car is parked in front of a portrait of the Brooklyn Bridge - a nod to the company’s origins as the E.W. Bliss Company in Brooklyn, N.Y. Long before purchasing the Consolidate Press Company in Hastings, where BCN currently resides, the company lent tools, materials and manpower to build the bridge. Valdes called special attention to employees Kolleen Brown and Ken Windes, who he said were instrumental in designing and workshopping the project. Several months of design and construction work went into the project, built by 1 ni nlnuofl? ^>f^^ t 1 t- 'Al O' « ‘TT.yj'l J!' •' •■rim L '■ t f 1 r" tH K.j,v^|nrrr-T b'’rl'j2 }ri briE 11kui *. 111 '• jx ( , i geville Township) to serve the citizen at large ' -*■Io approve, a request tKat eliminates the role on the Tax Allocation Board for a oneAdministrative Assistant and Legal Secre­ year term. tary roles at the Friend of the Court and - To re-appoint Craig Jenkins (Hope Towncreates three Court Services Specialist 1 ship) to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals positions, which would be compensated for a three-year term that expires on March with an additional $3,000 per year. Of the 31,2027. three positions, two of them would be occu­ - To approve a reclassification request with­ pied by current Administrative Assistant in the Adult Speciality Courts. The move would Valerie Flikkema and Legal Secretary Kacey re-classify two Adult Speciality Courts AdminVandzandt. The other would be initially istrative Assistant positions to Adult Speciality vacant. Courts Operations Coordinator positions, com- To re-appoint Robert Becker (Hastings) pensated with an additional $6,000 each. Holly and Lorraine Lindsey (Prairieville Township) Wilkins is currently the only Administrative to serve on the Barry County Community Assistant in the department. Mental Health Authority Board. 1. iiA Ki . I „ ■MEBlTiHEmPICiliBIlra II Wl ’*JL' s J •T at-r I 269-953-3366 OoltfCise nnsr I II ; ifi T * s* • **k I >*21 1 f Seeking 2-3 Full-time Floor Technicians. Must have experience with Hard Floorcare, Epoxy and Tile, Carpet Cleaning is a plus. Must have a clean background and reliable transportation, travel is involved. *' * I > « • ' ”•< * »> » tT”. . » ♦ o t> ri a n n n » > o rw m o n r> • *z For more information Send Resume to angie.k@customizedcleaningservices.com or call to set up an interview at 269-945-2662. ar Various odds and ends of Bliss-branded artifacts are on display. including tools, handbooks, office supplies and more. Akuba Builders and Contracting, with custom signs by Praise Sign Company. Valdes said BCN still services around 200,000 of its presses today, used by manufacturers throughout the world. Valdes said the number of items on display in the lobby currently is only a small part of what the company has, with plans to rotate new items and displays into the space every few months. “It’s something simple because we're simple people here, but we’re very proud of being part of this company, this organization and to take it into the future.” Val­ des said. ees^ Customized Cleaning Services I' r ( I I 1( R I r >■ ■ 7 i Rfp: t **N0W HIRING** Floor Technicians BUSS, continued from page 1 >< J' :!• the committee came into focus with Hatfield and Callton as chairman and vice chair respectively. The committee will meet in the Board of Commissioners chambers within the Barry County Courthouse on the third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Meetings are open to the public and subscribe to the parameters of the Open Meetings Act. Recommendations made byjhe committee will be moved directly to the Board of Commissioners agenda, bypassing the board’s Committee of the Whole. Recommendations that pass unanimously will be added to the BOC’s consent agenda while split decisions will be added to the BOC’s items for consideration in case further discussion is merited. If the personnel committee wants to bring in the remaining four commissioners into the conversation, they can decide to send an issue to the Committee of the Whole agenda. In other business last Thursday, the Person­ nel and Human Services Committee made the following recommendations to the Board of Commissioners; - To re-appoint Vivian Conner (Oran- ( i * F\ S *>* r .’ U ar Zoning Board of Appeals president Similarly, Taylor has experience servinc on the Nashville Planning Commission ^and as Nashville Zoning Administrator. Both longtime residents of Nashville stated that they applied for the position in order to renresent the people of Nashville on the planning commission. Cunently, four of the seven members of the planning commission live in Delton with another living near that area. This prompted the four commissioners on the personnel committee to discuss the geographical makeUp of this and other boards. “Basically, (now) we have Delton and Nashville covered with not a lot in between there. Are we ok with having that representa­ tion?” said Commissioner • Dave —---- Jackson jacKson, one of the four members of the personnel com­ mittee. “I like both Nashville candidates because they have experience, which helps them get up to speed and get going quicker with (Planning and Zoning Director) Jim (McManus) and some of the projects going on. Just something to think about. We’re almost a little lopsided.” “Those are also some of the most densely populated of our county zoning areas Delton and now in Nashville,” Commissioner Catherine Getty pointed out. The Barry County Planning and Zoning is currently the planning authority for 11 townships and two villages. Would it be ideal to have a broader geo­ graphical representation? Maybe that’s some­ thing we take into account when we have new openings,” Getty added. Mike Callton, who serves as vice chair of the personnel committee, and is also from Nashville, said that focusing on the geographical makeup of board members for any board can make for a slippery slope. “I ^ink it’s bunk,” he said. “Ok, so you can nit-pick zoning...then you go to other boards and there might be a lot of Hastings people on some of those. Then you start get­ ting into this discussion and looking at each board through a microscope because they don’t exactly pan out to perfect geographical locations in the county. Unless we start breaking up these districts like our commissioner districts and we set that as a criteria, it’s not a good discussion.” I I rSvl rb 'J J ■ �f r. ■(1^ f * 4^ ’ '-t' Z /x a Si pi’ I fl' z Z /A Page 4 — Thumday. March 21. 2024 — The Haatings Banner Did you ItTMy^Opimon see The Barry County Commission on Aging hit the road last week, holding an event at Two or Three Together in Nashville on March 13. Dozens of local seniors attended, partaking in bingo, lunch, live music, blood pressure checks and walked away with information on the COA and its many services. Organizers considered the event a success and Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny said the department would look into holding similar events in the future - both in Nashville and other areas of the county. • / r t ** i - 1 y 5 ■I *> . 2 4^ .MM I 1^-. < • • * * > I. ' *2 e remember? f R Y I t —=^w *• V V \ f -r li r^\ \ R k V 7 9 i sa 5 si lisai! IHlIK Bjrti •• 'pnin • Iran W-gp! U M > bi K A A iv. l&'l J t I :f S i » M ■ * ■ ? •• ■ liw«a 1:3: ' T? ' * M’ 4 J- I > f " u. --- *.4 y. c »*Si- 5 •. ■ I *w * I * A _? a' IR *' ' 1,^* ?K L>t L \\ I 1 L. I I fl: / This year marks 60 years since Tevye, the Russian Jewish milkman, gave us that wonderful song ‘‘Tradition’ from the Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof. This week, though, the song is playing in my head like 1 heard it just yesterday. “Tradition! Tradition!” proclaimed Tevye in the big opening to the musical. “We have traditions for everything. Tradition tells us what to do, where to go, how to dress and it encourages us to follow it even if we don’t know why. I’ve followed Tevye’s heart since I first heard him. Traditions are a way to main­ tain a connection with the past and to preserve a sense of cultural and historic heritage despite external pressures and changing times. Cherishing and preserv­ ing our traditions while balancing them with new growth in an ever-changing world is essential to our well-being and a safe and happy future. Traditions give us a sense of our roots and provide us with structure and stability in our lives. Valuing traditions is an important part of developing a strong sense of self and a better understanding of the cultures that shape us. That’s why it’s so difficult for me and people like Tevye the milkman to see traditions wobbling, withering and dying in a modem society pushing for diversity, equity and inclusion. As an ardent believer in tradition and as a member of the Hastings Rotary Club, I’ve been struggling with the group’s recent decision to expand our annual Senior Boys Luncheon by inviting girls and members of the Kiwanis Club to our armual event. For 80 years, the Hastings Women’s Club has hosted a Senior Girls Tea so in 1991 Rotary started the tradition to welcome the senior boys for a special luncheon. Sixty years later, 1 can still feel the conflict that Tevye brought to us on stage, but the wrestling with it is leading me to discoveries and renewed hope. For me, traditions are a. way, ' Opeiiiii a weanng green and enjoying corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. And how about painting Easter eggs and attending church with family on Easter? Or carving pumpkins at Halloween? This past Christmas morning, our family gath­ ered for breakfast and enjoyed a family favorite ‘meat pie,’ a long-time tradition that goes back generations in my wife’s family. Looking back like this might feel a bit nostalgic, but traditions remind us of the best times of our lives when family and friends get together to celebrate. They give us a feeling of comfort, pride and acceptance. For most Americans, traditions are a part of what family is all about, like attending the annual summer family pic­ nic - getting together with aunts and uncles and all your cousins. These tradi­ tions strengthen family bonds as we inter­ act with family members passing on sto­ ries of ±e past that connect us with the generations. Whether traditions are based on reli­ gion, culture or just fun things, they’re memories of growing up; they serve as reminders of where our families came from and the people and events that shaped them. On a wider basis, traditions are also valued. According to a recent Pew Report, 81 percent of respondents say sharing their country’s customs and traditions is important for true belonging. The Pew survey also concludes that “Around seven in 10 or more consider that participation in a country’s customs and traditions are important for true belonging, especially in the country of your birthplace. By honoring our roots, our history and our traditions and acceptM b ■ < ^1 r • 1 t__ - 9. I . .-ir • •« w.' > 1 A ■n .-r' 1 /■ » ■ V < w " — • • - «w»a - •> 5*a Building the Bliss Bannerca. 1900 These laborers pose in front of the current BCN Technical Services factory in Hastings while it was under construction. Then l^own as E.W. Bliss, the factory was originally built to accommodate full walls of windows. The windows would allow natural light to flood in, making it easier to work in the days before ample electricity and shop lighting. This photo is thought to have been taken sometime in 1900. I I h Have you 5'^*^*^- Traditions are the memories that shape our iives Bingo! Do you Baoft^ 1 met? Duane Campbell feels lucky to be alive. A Freeport High School graduate from its last class in 1961, Campbell can distinct­ ly recall two times he had to make his peace with an untimely demise. Once, while serving in the Army after graduating, he recalls when the air brakes on a heavy truck he was operating on a mountain road ran out of air. He was ready to run the rig off the road to prevent injury to anyone else when his brakes started working again at the last minute. Later, an accident involving his garden ttactor would leave him hospitalized with doctors giving him a 50-50 chance at life. •7 of times,” he said. “I didn’t think I was going to make it. I was prepared.” After retiring more than 20 years ago. Campbell said he knew exactly what he wanted to do. Feeling blessed for the commumty support he received whenever’he had u « tallen on. hard times,’ he wanted ——w to give back as much as he could. He’s been visit­ ing nursing homes throughout Barry Coun­ ty ever since. There, he tells stories and provides enter­ tainment and companionship for residents He hopes to distract residents from their womes, even ifjust for a moment. Campbell admits he’s not easy to embar­ rass, and he’s got photos to prove it. It se^s he has a costume for every occasion ^d a character or story to go along with it Even when he’s dressed as himself, he has something to share with the residents. His years of traveling the country, whether in a motorcycle, or in a camper with his wife Amy, provide plenty of matenal to draw from. r I i “I’m getting tired; But I’m not a quit­ ter,” he said. “I will pot quit. God made me that way/’ He still gets up at 4:30 a.m. every morn­ ing, he said. He takes care of his own work early in the morning, before working to help others the rest df the day. “If I can help somebody, I will.” he said. For half the year.Jthat involves making visits to four nursiig homes around the county on an alternating basis. He plans to continue doing so f(|r at least a few more years, before dedicating more time to his kids and grandkids. [ Because of his firsthand experiences with hardship, he knows how hard it can be to get a good startjin life. Campbell said he goes out of his w^y to help his kids and grandkids as much he can. He has the same hope for all of them that he does for every person he helps: that they will be inspired to help someone else, whenever and however they can. “What I hope for so much is that my kids will go on to help other people,” he said. Sometimes, all it ^es to help someone is a costume and a story. For his dedication to helping where he can and refusing to* quit doing it, Duane Campbell is this week’s Bright Light. £ac/i Week, the Banner profiles a person ^o makes the community shine. Do yo^ i^ow someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation to blewsroom. Hastings Banner, Highway, Hastings, ki] 4^058; or email news@i-adgraphics.com. I V < (r •f r ‘A Duane Campbell Even when sharing from his own life, he can’t pass up the opportunity for a good gag. Once, before leaving for a trip to Alas­ ka with Amy, he promised residents he’d bring them back something. On his return, he revealed he brought back a mountain man' - he had grown a big beard and was sporting an outfit that looked like it belonged to Davy Crockett. Although he enjoys getting a good laugh out of his antics, his goal is to help others in any way he can. When he saw a community of folks lacking companionship and human interaction, he jumped in to do whatever he could to help. I just have so many good memories of so many good people,” he said. “I love them dearly. Even after 20 years, he said he’s not ready to quit yet. 1» (( ing change we can shape a brighter future that accepts traditions, innovation and acceptance of our individual differences.” The word tradition comes from the Latin word “tradiare,” which means “to hand over, to transmit,” such as a practice or ritual that is passed down from one generation to the next. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, traditions can give us a feeling of consistency in our lives. Whether it’s a family movie night, attending church on Sunday, or reading a story to children before bedtime, traditions form family values and they make our lives more enjoyable. 1 don’t want to lose all that and, when traditions change or go away. I’m an uneasy soul. I mourn for the people and the families who don’t have the kinds of tradition on which my life rests. Today, less than 60 percent of chil­ dren live with two married parents. Approximately 15 percent are living with parents in a remarriage and 7 per­ cent are living with parents who are cohabiting. The number of children who live with one parent stands at nearly 26 percent, up from 22 percent in 2000. I believe that’s why Americans have become more pessimistic about the future of marriage and the family. Fami­ lies have been impacted as they give up or accept the loss of traditions that con­ nect them with their roots. According to psychologist Sara Duke, “The children who know a lot about their families tend to do better when they face challenges. The more children know about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem, and the more successfully they believed their families functioned.” These children also proved to be more resilient and moderated the effects of stress better. But this is a new world and, like Tevye the milkman, I have to manage the disruption in y own life. Tevye fretted over his daughter’s wish to many the man she chose, defying the tradition of the father carefully selecting and arrang­ ing the marriage. In the end, Tevye’s willingness to adjust brought his daughter a husband she loved and Tevye a son-in-law who became part of all the family’s other traditions. For me and the members of the Hast­ ings Rotary Club, it’s time to start a new tradition and use the enthusiasm of peo­ ple like Tevye the milkman to energize all of those traditions we still have. Our luncheon with the Hastings High School seniors and the Hastings Kiwanis Club will become a new, proud tradition. It will be a statement every year of the pride, love and respect we have for all our young people. It will be - and always has been - a loved tradition of sending off our best and • brightest with the assurance that we are behind them, that we look forward to all they’ll be accomplishing. That’s a tradi­ tion that 1 hope will never change and we are all proud to be part of it. Maybe it will even be a reminder of how vital it is that we look for even more new traditions in this changing world. 0* 111?“ i / *<!:*' . 3(5' 1 by < 'I w s »>* 1 <<4 s:ar' 0 s iefics’’* SflS® is” BflS diild CJS? ®S® ' ■j _ 55^*=®* SiB'*' «fli” sbK**”* •I tf 9< LiSJ jrAX’fS’* *9 9 tfls for ^2" 2'2^ 11 ’ >w r< am** -£-.-3000>7 /•i7s-* J teparency is M rapdrtaiit-MljusIfof a select few Pw t> a L^L )•*, «*« To&Eiiitor I WedFnli b iijJs 'ici >lVi « wn aejkai 12W i* * a c»aa .IjK ■tWlB i** p 9tU£ *w. »* P< 55^ ?’’* M». * A-'' ’S p'^ Fred Jacobs, CEO, J-Ad Graphics Inc. •‘is I M BdnnGT I fl i 6® S(3C1«*’ % ,•» SiSS I The Hastings fli Ss ^:5es '>s> >-s •> Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pubiistwd by... Hsstlngs Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Mt 49058 <1 I I I 1 �H 1 j n i T I J I ;I < I :i ’^li ( J 1 Putnam District Library receives $10,000 national grant for small and rural libraries ^hs I n» I Putnam District Library has been selected one of 310 libraries to participate in round 0 0 Libraries Transforming Communities: ccessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initia* tive that provides community engagement ^d accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant that will help the library provide library services to residents who lack transpor­ tation to the library and purchase resources to better serve people with disabilities. We are ecstatic to have this opportunity to better serve people in our community through new outreach and home delivery services, said Library Director Krista Vincent. «( This grant will cover the cost of mileage and staff time to provide home delivery for people with disabilities and mobility issues, and additional funds to purchase resources and w**. ! 9I I < As ? ?^«5,SS i r '»et learning tools for children with disabilities and other challenges.” Putnam District Library serves the village of Nashville and the townships of Maple Grove, Castleton and Assyria. One of the greatest challenges in our ser­ vice area is lack of transportation and access to. library services,” said Vincent. “Since starting as director one year ago. I’ve met multiple individuals with a disability or other impairment that makes it difficult to get out especially during the winter months. “yKnd^ due to the lack of local childcare options and the distance many families travel to work homebound individuals are also caretakers of children. This provides a unique set of chal­ lenges. We are hoping to not only deliver reading materials but also learning toys and resources for children with a disability or the characteristics of a disability such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia.” As part of the grant, the library will be host­ I I I [ Sunfield Township hears input from community on TimberCreek tax dispute Molly Macleod I I! 5Ki? 15! 5 S'■i;***.. <’'*«•' * • I iikh y ^®ricaa l , acixk^^^^i’jrh' 3^14 IHIJ ' I I,**sss^ Itt J? I 4 4 « I W' • resilient al • 4W. Copy Editor In the wake of last month’s ruling by Michigan Tax Tribunal Judge Patricia L. Halm in favor of TimberCreek Ranch, Sun­ field Township representatives have been doing some soul-searching. The township board invited residents on Monday to give their input on whether they think the town­ ship should appeal the decision. Halm’s ruling upheld TimberCreek’s assertion that as a nonprofit the ranch is tax-exempt. Halm set the taxable values for the seven parcels of ranch property at $0 for the years 2022 and 2023. That will also be the value moving forward. Halm set the taxable value for the ranch’s prop­ erty at around $50,000 across the seven parcels for Tax Year 2021, when the ranch transitioned from Sunnycrest Youth Ranch to TimberCreek Ranch. This was also the year the ranch lost its child caring institution license. When shifting from Sunnycrest to TimberCreek, the ranch stopped serving boys under 18 and l^gan target­ ing young men over 18 and in their 20s. Because TimberCreek already paid its taxes for Tax Years 2021 and 2022, last • pKc ad ojoj^ •T’ ILU . daughter’s ilfiu a faster ns isax’aJoDg-tmeto Forme andtbtnenilient^iii^ 3KMlesflSiOQSQQiy 1!^') ndibocaodusetbeeittiiodl^i JO act hb this iD^ fed IS pie liteTevye tbe milkmaD toeasBt r tf <un hs’ remind us ofi dmsendmsiwstffliiK lSifiC.3E Oar landwM with the Hasmp K ® TK X 3Cfi ® ceidntt. n? W p: -1 Ka staienicm o'fl)' S39B^ IfiitioKtttl respect Kisiii6riB i,. 'hiUk-aiidaf’sjs ^^J 2a(i3iia»Wr^- jljcdODl*^ ilitteil will pts ® ilSMlSH •f •r 9 <9 fii ncDis 1) are aii*’ ■ gjlXSt 1 f sW 1 *3# tbM i «o*®*' 's'* *V3^ i: £ » ! 1 I i t r* I i I 9 >I I J I I A I 'M nt . j ^>7 i I I t X Transparency is indeed important - not just for a select few To the Editor: I appreciated Fred’s column, “Withheld news is a danger to freedom,” in the March 14 Banner. While he chose to focus his ire on those in Lansing, he could easily have point­ ed the spotlight on the Barry County Sheriff. Mr. Leaf continues to dangle his “very serious investigation” in front of the public, even tempting us with the promise of pre­ senting information on his “findings,” which he has since walked back. Yet, Fred states in his column that “(i)f we expect our elected officials to be accountable, then transparency is a must because it is fundamental to abol­ ishing corruption.” “Our leaders have the responsibility to keep their constituents informed,” he states. When one promises to disseminate infor­ mation, shouldn’t one be held accountable to their word? Again, Fred opines, rightly so, that “(g)ovemment transparency shouldn’t be treated as a burden or avoided.” I should not single out Mr. Leaf and his office for lack of transparency and reticence to disclose how our county tax dollars are being spent. My understanding is that the County Administrator’s Office, when FOlA’ed for information about the costs involved with Mr. Leafs witch-hunt - oops, “investigation” - threw up their hands, claim­ ing that the information was either not easily obtained or just wasn’t collected. Per their response to that FOIA request, u In general, county staff time and vehicle mileage is not tracked and recorded relating to specific issues, orcivil/criminal investiga­ tion...! understand your frustration, but in the public sector, employees are public ser­ vants, responsible for whatever tasks arise. As such, we do not track the time employees spend on each issue that arises as there is no mechanism to ‘bill back’ time to specific ‘customers. The County Administrator’s Office went on to bemoan that they “would have to look into whether time sheets are available” and expressed concern that paycheck information might include items protected by HIPAA or other regulations. Come on, folks - this is what FOIA and redacting are about. I worked in the public sector for nearly 20 years and had to keep track of what hours were attributed to what projects. With all the claims for how import­ ant this witch-hunt (oops, I did it again) was, a smart manager, administrator or elected official would have said, “Record your time, travel and meals.” No? Hmm, I guess we’ll just count that as a lesson learned. And, by the way, a back-of-the-envelope estimate for I ) JI r I r •] k the mamaa In the end, Tevye's____ »iia: /ai^braighihisdaiigliiefifeai] Mmorning otr feui}} E- jovcdandTevyeasw-in-Iaunkha x ir Jabs ad ffljoytd a pstofali the Uy's otben^ B SC s' W ‘uqu I JI 1 K&ibercarefiillyselectiaEis £xr V month’s ruling means that the taxes already paid by the ranch must now be returned. Much of these tax dollars have already been disseminated to local entities including the schools and fire department. In all, nearly $76,000 will be paid back to TimberCreek, barring an appeal. Compared to other entities repaying TimberCreek’s tax dollars, the township’s budget „ ... . . rK will remain relatively unscathed. For the two years in question, the township will pay back just over $4,000. Lakewood Public Schools alone will pay over $45,000. 7 you oughta appeal this,” Sunfield resident John Fisher told board members on Monday. “I’ve been down this road personal­ ly on tax tribunal issues and appeals. I had an appeal that was in the courts for six years before it was finally upheld. I think with all the tentacles that this particular issue represents... I think we cannot not do anything.” Trustee Jeff Smith said his main reservation with going down the path of an appeal is whether it’s worth the time and money involved. “What can we accomplish? OK, we didn’t win. We did what we thought was right, but ClfejtBS K , .< * I ing community conversations with residents to ensure that the grant funds are put to the best possible use. These conversations will be scheduled in April and May and will involve multiple ways for people to provide input. Interested individuals may contact the library director at 517-852-9723 for more information Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for res res-­ idents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff. Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Associ­ ation (ALA) in collaboration with the Associ­ ation for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). « reservations about making a decision without more input from residents. Duits said that she and the board are waiting to hear back from the township’s lawyer, Donovan Visser, about the the tnwnchin»« township’s chances for...................... a successful appeal and how much time and money that could involve. Once more information is known, the board will hold a town hall-style meeting to hear direction from the community before deciding to appeal or not. “ “Our Our issue issue is is it it’’ss a a huse huge ffinancial decision. Before (when deciding to take on the case), it was a packed house, we had all kinds of sup­ port. And right now, we have four or five. I don’t think we have enough input to make that decision,” said Duits. tion was kept in check. But things have Uui_____ l.a.v _______ SY I T ’i -A. . ITwTTand-the-TaccooHipopuIatioh istAit of ■ I9'41 l.'Wn-;'.'"J /•. 4 •’ As Fred sUted, Newspapers have been control. For instance, take a drive out on a variously described as watchdogs that hold typical rural road and count the number of our civic institutions accountable. They fur­ raccoons hit by vehicles. The count will sur­ nish the checks upon government that no prise you. constitution has ever been able to provide.” Coyotes, foxes and great homed owls prey I hope I have helped out our local paper by upon young raccoons but they are not keep­ shedding some light on the conduct of pub­ ing the population in check. The number of lic officials and the business of governing.” raccoons has increased exponentially as the Thanks for the opportunity to use your landscape has been fractured by an increasing words, Fred! population moving into the country. Their population has increased with improved Chris Bush access to garbage and additional food sourc­ Nashville es. An interesting note is that the state of South Dakota has a limited bounty on rac­ coons during the nesting reason of 10 dollars per raccoon. There are too many' raccoons in Barry County and both game birds and songbirds Editor: are disappearing because of it. Raccoons are omnivores. They eat almost What can the landowner do to reduce the anything, including ducks, eggs, turtles, mice, population of raccoons and help the birds? voles, rabbits, squirrels, fish, snakes and frogs. One option is to use a dog-proof trap. Baited If you are like me, you may have noticed a with peanut butter, this nibe-type trap catches reduction in the number of birds you see. On the raccoon by the leg. Be careful dispatching my 78-acre farm with 54 acres of grass, I the raccoons, as they can bite. You can also have noticed a reduction in both the number use a live trap but do not allow the raccoon to of birds and the species of birds. In the past escape alive. The preferred method is to teach 25 years, gone are the ruffed grouse, ring­ it to swim. necked pheasant, bobolink, meadowlark, ves­ k per sparrow and grasshopper sparrow. Mal­ Jim Bruce lard and wood ducks along with the wood Hastings Charter Towrjship thrush, field and song sparrows are having trouble reproducing. Why is this? A large part of the answer, I believe, is raccoons. A few years ago, I started noticing lots and lots of raccoons in the pictures from As the name impliesj letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or my trail camera. In 2022,1 attempted to trap broad audience. raccoons to see how many inhabited the farm. The Hastings Banner {velcomes letters to That year in two months of trapping I caught the editor from readers, but a few conditions 28. Wow! That was a lot more than I expected. The next year, I made a concentrated must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: effort and caught 55 raccoons. That’s a total - All letters must be signed by the writer, bf 83 raccoons. My neighbor with a vegetable with address and phone number provided for garden captured 14 raccoons. Another land­ verification. All that will be printed is the owner in Barry County harvested over 100 writer’s name and community of residence. raccoons on his property. We do not publish anonymous letters, and Raccoon populations continue to rise and names will be withheld at the editor's discre­ the damage they cause to the ecosystem is tion for compelling reasons only. also on the rise. - Letters that contain statements that are A long time ago, when 1 was a kid (we are libelous or slanderous will not be published. talking the 50s here), there were not nearly as -All letters are subject to editing for style, many raccoons as there are today. Friends grammar and sense. who ran trap lines rarely caught these crea­ - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or tures of the night. Traplines yielded muskrats criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. and mink but not many raccoons. Why was - Letters serving the function of “cards of this? First, the pelts were worth something thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of and there were more folks running trap lines. public interest, which will be determined by Today, the pelts might be worth 6 bucks, and the editor. most trappers out there do it as a hobby rather - Letters that include attacks of a personal than the ftmds produced. nature will not be published or will be edited Farms were smaller then and most had a heavily. henhouse. Raccoons were not allowed, and a - “Crossfire” letters between the same two shotgun was kept nearby to dispatch these people on one issue will be limited to one for and other egg robbers. Life was tough for a raccoon; sportsmen each^writer, “ In an effort to keep opinions varied, there had a great time running coon dogs, often is a limit of one letter per person per month. treeing a masked bandit after hours of late' We prefer letters to be printed legibly or night sport The bottom line is that the raccoon populatyped Raccoons - How many are too many? SUBMIT A LE^ER TO THE BANNER! « ix supporting the fire department a little better... all these things. I’m with you, but at a certain point, when do we use your money better? While several audience members gave support for an appeal, Sunfield Town­ ship Supervisor Selena Duits expressed her thbWhiihitlhi '4niduht spent on this investiea-i I V here are some positive things that we can work on. How long do you keep spending time and energy on someAing when you can do something different?” said Smith. “We talked about I The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21. 2024 — Page 5 ♦ • t- I f’ •• •s * Sv m A K* ■V Ij I r L I h. ■u« 11;" I' I ;l »( f: 1 1 M r*" X. I. ’l' ) ','1 I J I 1 4 SI > 4 ««« • •* 4 • • 4 a 1 BiMb^'**** I 9 > Nashville received a $10,000 grant used to serve residents who lack transportation or are dealing with disabilities. (Courtesy photo) Yankee Springs Township Hall addition damaged when struck by runaway car Greg Chandler ing inside and brick and mortar cracking in Staff Writer about a 15-foot-wide section of the exterior A little more than a year after construc­ wall,” Cunningham said. tion was completed on a 1,700-square-foot The driver involved in the incident came addition to the Yankee Springs Township forward about an hour before Thursday Hall, some cracks have been discovered in night’s meeting and spoke to Cunningham the addition’s north wall as well as the dry­ about what happened. The woman suffered wall inside the building. a broken leg when she fell trying to get But township officials say it’s not back in the car and the wheels ran over her because of poor workmanship or shoddy leg, Cunningham said. materials. “We know who did it. There’s no damage They recently discovered the building to ±ai car. That person didn’t know there was struck by a car that had been left runwas damage (to the building),” he said. ning and was not in park after the driver got The driver got back in the vehicle and was out of the vehicle to use the recycling bins able to drive back up the slope and go home at the north end of the hall property. before she was taken to the hospital for “We had the construction company and treatment of her injuries, Cunningham said. the engineering company come out, and The accident has been reported to the they looked at it, and it looked like it was Barry County Sheriffs Office and a claim impact (damage),” Township Clerk Mike was filed with the township’s insurance Cunningham said at last Thursday’s Town­ earner, with a claim estimated in the $5,000 ship Board meeting. “We had no knowl­ to $10,000 range. edge of anything hitting the wall.” Mugen Construction, the contractor that The cracks were discovered in late Feb­ did the work on the addition and renovation ruary, Cunningham said. of the township hall, says it has enough Cunningham found security video foot­ brick left over from the project to repair the age that provided the answers to the mys­ brick damage, with the repair expected to tery. Video footage taken on Jan. I showed take two days to complete. The wall fram­ a car stopping about 50 feet from the north ing will be inspected when the wall is wall of the addition after using the recy­ opened up for drywall repair, possibly next cling system, and the woman who was week, Cunriinghafri said: ■ < 'I driving got out of the''vehicle ‘‘wnth tht;*^^^--^We don’^----------- --------- - ’Any si^ffrc^ intent to put something in the garbage can.7 framing damage, ^ut Pfn guessing not,* However, the car was apparently left runCunningham said. ning and was not in park, Cunningham said. The township moved into the expanded u The car moved away under power office space in January 2023, allowing towards the building with the driver in pur­ Mugen Construction to then begin work on suit. The driver fell, the car went over the renovating the original township space, curb, down the slope and hit the building including the meeting room where the with enough force to cause drywall crackboard meets. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2024 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 213731 The Orangeville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2024 at the Orangeville Towmship Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. 49080: Tuesday March 27, at 7:00 P.M. The Property tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. Copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Township office. The Orangeville Township Board will provide necessary' reasonable auxiliary aids and services as required by the Disabilities Act. Americans with Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk: Mel Risner; Home -672-2324 office269-664-4522. Thomas Rook Supervisor Orangeville Township 616-299-6019 213482 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2024-25 at the Baltimore Township Hall located at 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00am. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by call­ ing the Township Supervisor, Chad VanSyckle, at 269-8380536. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976 amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Baltimore Township board will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meet­ ing upon ten (10) days' notice to the Baltimore Township Board. NOTE; Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Baltimore Township Clerk by calling Jana Bishop at 269-378-7280. �N « ► >. r tf c * * f 1 4 V Pag?’ I’ - Thursday. March 21. 2024 — The Hastings Banner » 4 ' 64 99 9 f Gerald John Riva 1 r I Ik* r 1 e't f-': ’ 09 k 4 * ( V ■ >. I -1 1 r* * I I s t Margaret Ellen (Elwood) Eavey, age 88, of leery Riva, age 84. of Middleville. Ml Middleville, MI passed away peacefully on passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, Monday, March 18. 2024. Mike as she was JefT) was bom on April 24, 1939 in Grand known by many, was bom on January 2, 1936 R;ipids. Ml. the son of Peter and Doris (Latimer) in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Alton and Ri\j. leny was a dedicated employee of the Louise (Williams) Elwood. Mike was mar­ Bradford ^ile Corporation for over 46 years as ried to her loving husband Walt on June 27, an electrician, and w'as a proud UAW Local 1954 and together they shared 66 wonderful 10(12 member. Jerry enjoyed his many friendyears raising their family, before his passing ships he made over the years with his B WC pals. in 2020. She worked at the Village Grocery in While he was a 1957 graduate of WyoMiddleville for over 15 years and also a vari­ Park High School. Jerry' spent his I r niin ety of accounting services for small business­ eliilJhood summers at the family cotUge on es in the area. Cobb l ake in Barry County. He was a city Mike was a member of the Middleville kid who soon grew into country living and United Methodist Church where she was raised his family in the Middleville area. active in many different groups. Jerry enjoyed many building projects over In her free time, she enjoyed square danc­ the years, including his cabin at Fife Lake. ing, sewing, reading, and traveling. For eight He also enjoyed traveling, camping and years, Mike and Walt were volunteer light­ spending time with friends and family. house keepers at Michigan lighthouses, Jeny was preceded in death by his parents, including their favorite, Big Sable in Luding­ Pete and Doris (Latimer) Riva; wife, Linda ton. They also worked for the National Parks (Howel!) Riva; brother-in-law, Don Stinson; Service at the Casa Grande Ruins Monument best friend and cousin, Dick Guppy. in Coolidge, AZ for several years. lerry is sun ived by his sister, Jean E. Riva; She will be dearly missed by her loving ehiidien, Cindy (Keith) Middlebush, Melinda family. (JelTl King, Jesse (Brenda) Riva, John (Katie) Mike is survived by her children, Connie Todd, Jeremy (Monte) Riva; grandchildren, (Rick) Hicks, Alan (Vai) Eavey, Timothy Cary Middlebush (Curl) Saxton, Tony Eavey, Sherri (Tim) Hall; seven grandchil­ fShellyn) King, Nick (Melissa) King, Jas­ dren; ten great grandchildren; brothers, Tom mine Riva Swartz, Jesse (Sarah) Riva, Will and Loyd Elwood; brother-in-law, Rich and (Taylor) Todd; 16 great grandchildren; sisterJoann Eavey. in-law. Velma Howell (Curl) Bonney; and Mike was also preceded in death by her dear friend, Freda Lehnen. parents; sisters, Patricia Arce and Jackie Jeny's family will receive friends Friday, Elwood. April 26, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at the Beel­ Friends and relatives may meet with the er-Gores Funeral Home, 914 W. Main St., family on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from II Middleville. a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral memorial service will be held Saturday, Home in Middleville, where a funeral service April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. Pastor Tony Shu­ maker will officiate. Private burial will take will be conducted at 1 p.m. Private burial will place at Mount Hope Cemetery. take place at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. Please join the family for a luncheon after ihe service at the UAW ball, ^OS Washington, - Memorial conlributions.to Gorewell HealthIq J St., Middleville. Hospce will be ' appreciated. Please visit Memorial contributions to Hand 2 Hand www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a ced The Kids of Barry County will be memory or leave a condolence message for appreciated. Visit w'wvv.beelergoresfuneral. Mike’s family. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Jerry’s family. &* '11 ry '-:?4 J, ’ r :> « y t' I, a •V Warsh ip Together LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd..P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948-0900. Website www.Hfegatecc.com Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays-Bible —- Oluic Study ^luay -6 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 1 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 Joe (Sharon) Kubek, and daughter, Julie (Larry) Spicer. Grandchildren, Amberlynn (Justin) Roll, Ariell (Steven) Brown, James (Shian) Kubek, Terry Tumblom, Amanda Tumblom, Lacey Kubek (Jeremy Butler), Shelby (Kasey) Irwin, Allyson (Matt) Fox, Kayla Gorodenski (Dylan Burger), Cooper Gorodenski, Owen Spicer. Great Grandchil­ dren, Kaleigh, Nathan, Eli, Wayne, Landon, Peyton, Baby Brown, Autumn, Colton, Madalynn, Krew, Kash, Loralei, Paisley, and Char­ lee. And many honorary kids and grandkids that call her Mom or Grandma Kubek. Memorial contributions can be made to Helen Devos Children’s Hospital, https:// www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation/helen-devos-childrens-hospital, 100 Michigan St. NE, Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, from 6 - 8 p.m. with the Rosary prior at 5:30 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S Jef­ ferson; Hastings, MI 49058, Fr. Jeff Hanley, Celebrant. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. f z c I J >* H' J I 1 } tbf I • ■■n 1 \ 4 t fl * t A ? >>v ^73 ♦ > • 4 J • 1. I • *-4 fl < ij'j b-'iK I R i -1U J f V rn oJ < ' Robert Lloyd Teske, age 78, of Hastings, MI passed away on March 6, 2024, after a / short illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bom January 26,1946, to Lloyd and Helen Carol Teske; son, Danny Cullers; daughTeske in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating ter-in- law, Tina Cullers; grandchildren, Chad from Nashville schools, Bob met and married Cullers, Sara Cullers and her children; great Carol Ann Brunt on December 7, 1968. granddaughter, Izzabella Cullers, numerous Bob worked as a meticulous machinist at nieces and nephew, James Dull. Bliss while also holding many extra jobs Bob was preceded in death by parents, during his career. He also worked for Miller Morehead, D&S, and finally retired from Lloyd and Helen Teske; sisters, Doris (Carl) Whites. After retirement, his propensity to Grabow, Margie (Pete) Dull, Evelyn (Bobbie) keep busy found him working at The Sweep­ Biggs, and an infant brother, Lloyd Teske. er Shop and a short time in the Viking R&D Memorial contributions can be made to Lab. Bob also volunteered for his brother-inBob’s wife, Carol Teske. law, gathering day old bread and passing it The family will receive visitors from 4-6 onto local churches and others in need. p.m. on Friday March 22, 2024 at the Daniels Bob will be sorely missed by his whole Funeral Home- Hastings. family. Bob will be interred privately at Lakeview His hobbies included riding motorcycles Cemetery in Nashville, MI with Carol and close friends Mel and Judy Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Carpenter back in the day. Bob was a kind . ♦tp the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conhearted, humorous man with an impeccable veniently located at 1401 North Broadway in work ethic. He loved being busy and helping Hastings, MI. For further details, please visit others. our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. 4 / rv ’ 1 r J J t-* “ 4 .5 ?“ / z .t'z- I I f 1 -I / A 'J t A LA Wl / J J ri I 1-1 ♦ 1/ h 'I"* •_ I I .• V • r * r I < L ;» I't f « -'’I I t* i V X WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. ( h ft I* f t I t> ! ' ♦ •? HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. > * 1 I J Our son, Noah Ivan Howard-Hall, our happy 7 year old boy bom on January 26, 2017 has sadly passed to his fight with brain cancer on March 10, 2024, peacefully at home with his family. > Each day he was with us made each day shine so much brighter. Until we meet again, we will look for him in the brightness of the sun, the laughter of his family, and the love in our hearts. A memorial service will be held on Satur­ day, March 23, 2024 at noon at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently locat­ ed at 1401 North Broadway in Hastings, MI. Guests are invited to remain at the funeral home for a time of fellowship and luncheon. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the memorial service on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon. Those unable to attend Noah’s memorial service are invited to join the family in cele­ brating the life of this brave young boy immediately following the service on Satur­ day March 23, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. To honor Noah’s memory, we ask those who purchased Noah’s “BRAVE FIGHT­ ER” apparel please wear it proudly as we celebrate the life of this brave young man. As an alternative, please consider a bright flan­ nel, because anytime Noah “dressed up”, that’s exactly what he would wear! Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, MI, For further details, please visit our website al www.danielsfuneralhome.net. I ' t .'8^x> zt Ct .’z* I' i'' J -* 2 t i 11 A 1 ♦ lie i. ■ A i z s 1’ _% t > 3 '1 It? J! f jflt J .\k Bes2«'' ale ’ s -?5 9» -Bi sssff^nu \17biJ ,^11. J !.1 a IB* *7 I a:*® Vt ■i G 0 Canes?. tcgipeise^ jtm Dio’^- . a* J* 4^ J* J* J if 7 Ij aK.^ -^^ess^ 4 fi «> B0- 1 Y< 58 rati*®* 4 A C » 3 w 81. »’r X=BI»; Jr 411 I Noah left behind his mother, Alyssa How­ ard; his father, Matthew Hall; his stepfather, Robert Hicks, and his little brother, Marley Hicks who will all miss him so dearly. Noah’s imagination sent all of us on many adventures whether that be entering different worlds through games with his dad, to build­ ing forts and running through the woods with his brother and step dad, or to finding ways to prank the family with his mom. Noah enjoyed spending time with all of his family including his countless cousins on both sides of his family, his grandparents, aunts and uncles and so much more family that we would run out of space to list them all. To say that Noah was loved is the biggest understatement of them all. Noah was in first grade and felt cool to be getting older and gaining new friends. He enjoyed math, dig­ ging holes outside on recess breaks and most­ ly, school trips with his friends. Noah always knew what he wanted and had the biggest personality. He loved to make people laugh and laugh loudly alongside them, but also was a very sassy boy and we loved it all so much. We could go on and on about how amazing and special he was and how much we will miss him but it still won’t be enough to fully describe all of it. • A -’'X r Noah Ivan Howard-Hall V' rr > S KW. •• >e « s .' w -I w « a: 4 tA 9*-dw 11W« I 4 I •! r I’- 2S 1 I ** '.''* J «8«W * -SB I* t ^•s '\A > % I "4 a < 4 ■' lit k * V ) f I Mobile if r* market Sr- tl * "c(? t* -f. « ' ^■5* •* ‘ d .5 •t n 4 *4 If I SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS *1 ^lit Ik J ** protects you from misleading advertising and communications pleasantview family church 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140ofthp^Mr'iol C.x....»■*.. Act \ allows r.llr..i'f. OIG Z^l. 1140 of the Social Security to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or imposter communications. For example, the OIG may impose a penal­ ty against anyone who: - Mails misleading solicitations that appear to be from or authorized by Social Security, - Operates an imposter website or social media account designed to look like it belongs to or IS authorized by Social Security. - Sends emails or text messages or makes telephone calls claiming to be from Social Security. Sells Social Security’s free forms, appli. FMb' niHiitj Flb«rgl«Ba Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Christmas in 1965 when he was sUtioned in the Navy, near her hometown. They married on November 7, 1966. After Jim was dis­ charged from the Navy, they moved to Hast­ ings, and shortly after, started their family. On April 3, 1981, Alice was baptized into the Catholic faith, on the same day Jim and Alice’s marriage was convalidated (they received the sacrament of marriage). They have been members of St. Rose of Lima, of Hastings, ever since. Alice held many roles in her life, but her true passion was her family. She enjoyed every aspect of being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking for her fam­ ily, especially on holidays. Everyone knew that there was a seat at Mom and Dad Kubek’s table at 6:00. She often shared her love of people and cooking by catering their special events. Alice enjoyed many hobbies like quilting, gardening, and crocheting. She often turned these hobbies into beautiful gifts. Jim and Alice traveled all over the United States, but her favorite form of traveling was camping with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Alice is preceded in death by her parents. She is missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Jim; her sons, John (Rita) Kubek and Robert Lloyd Teske 'Ji I 1 Grophk^ I G ’ * t W J I J A" J J , & A ,1> 2 •C5 This in/orfnation o/] worship services is nrnvl/^p/^ Tk„ u n —£--------- Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: -HI iJif 9 ■, w-ww.hastingsfreemethndist. Cjan • Pas tor B rian Teed, A ssi slant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoelzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids C^iurch and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. » .9 at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. S 4' 4 I ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH H We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M^3 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website 'r Alice (Holbrook) Kubek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Hastings, Ml. She was bom on March 3, 1947, in Haverhill, MA to James and Thelma (Rogers) Holbrook. Alice was a 1965 graduate of Newburyport High School, in Newburyport, MA. She met the love of her life, Jim Kubek, the day after * .9^9 i I I s I 1 b 'J Alice Kubek I I r ’ » J Is '. ■'!, 5, .b I; '5 I •X n / 18 •Xv .•a t Ik V 1 i f BIIMMI J Margaret Ellen Eavey iin > I L tMUMK&nHtf BetllMMEi^Mt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Ok 1^ * ' n * ‘ e> 2t.. 2k «! cations, and publication s Without our written approval. - Charges a fee for a service that Social Security provides fr^'oFeh g without proaiding a clearly visible notice that Social Security provides the service for free. If you receive a suspicious Social Securily-related advenis. ement or imposter communication, please let us know immediately. We encourage you to report potential scams to the OIG at oi can also send an email toOlG.1140@ ssa.gov. Please try to much information about the what you can For suspicious websites accounts, take ‘ or social media Note the website webpage. 'te address or social media link ‘’"d how you came across it 'for emails and text messages, capture the entire message and any message links. - For U.S. mail, retain the complete com­ munication, including the outside envelope and all inserts. - For telephone calls, note the caller iden­ tification phone number and any company name or callback number that the caller or recorded message provides. This information will help OIG locate the source of the suspicious communication. You can review Section 1140 at ssa.gov/OP_ Home/ssact/titlel 1/1140.htm. You can also check out our publication, “What You Need to Know About Misleading Advertising,” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10005 .pdf. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for ITest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary. hatch(^sa.gov. I fl X. Ml h A, 4 *;■'' 5, tl Ik ■.6. * 5 I k * I u» V' « I *1 1 I 1 1 S' 1 13 I 7 \ 4 .. i. V ■’Sin A 4k <? I �■i-— V I I : I I k J ^1 A F , S'" I.' ''4 « X *e : n I and c Ai ' 1(6? < ** f*' > "<4?. V X I 1*^ *^2'5? I »* ^Ito 31 Ms —s * 1 w * * 1 I. < * Kii * o V a iS .4 1 5s *7 1*» t a*& ^'^iDKsi ■ a J..-. Hot J’4^ ^iR’« . * l*«l frib Mardi>) 2:-S ConaoymiJtoiiitM ' •- If • I « tt ^etamih'lxaialai Iws^-5ij ^jjjg * 715* i id cJ .■Oi The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21. 2024 History of Riverside Cemetery fiaziMcr May 3, 1922 The matter ot building a house for a permanent sexton, first considered in January 1876, was acted on July 6, 1877. w hen from six bids received the one submitted by RA. Skeel was accepted and Jas. Sweezey, John Hotchkiss and W.S. Goodyear appointed as the building committee. The books show $769.25 was paid to Mr. Skeel for his contract. The house was erected about where the Heney Valut now stands. The need for a permanent sexton has been felt for a long time, and with the house drawing to completion, sealed bids for the position were asked for by the board. At the Nov. 9^ meeting, the clerk presented nine sealed proposals and two verbal ones - J.S. Woodruff being selected as the first perma­ nent sexton of Riverside Cemetery. The matter of securing well water at the sexton's house gives evidence of having caused much trouble and expense to the com­ pany. In the spring of 1878, L.W. Vroman had sunk a well 125 feet in front of the house and no water. And the directors were called together to consider having him continue his work. This was agreed to but apparently did not work because the sexton complained of his family having to walk a half a mile for all well water used. Geo. Abbey was then empowered by the board to dig a well and he was fortunate in striking water at a depth of only 18 feet. That summer, 214 evergreen trees were purchased for nine cents apiece - this being the largest purchase ever made up to that time for landscape work on the grounds. The summer of 1879, the sexton presented a bill for building 53 rods of fencing at 40 cents a rod in front of the company’s grounds. The lumber was bought from Bentley Bros, and Wilkins, a Hastings concern, for $73.74, and the paint for it from Roberts and Hotch­ kiss for $22.35. The summer of 1884, a well was dug just outside the grounds near the north side for the use of lot owners wishing to water shrubs, plants and flowers - a trip down the steep bank to the river or a long walk to the sex­ ton’s house having been necessary hitherto, and a lawn mower, watering pot and pail were also purchased, the river bank cleared of loose brush and rubbish and 25 maple trees purchased, showing an increased interest in the care and beautifying of the grounds. In 1889, the Association found themselves confronted with only 10 lots left for sale, and ■ r I p | P F I I I I I i fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner s * « '1.- * •4 S' 1» I t I J k YT I* ,t b A f. 1 'i I i: > •f< fl 4 • I .£ •Mu « < I « 4 «- I • H I 1 I I . *•'r % k fl .ir* >« ■I? t I 4 7* I 4 f I < * * » \ rt lat; ^x-». f • *?• 4 rf n VkJ FaailkK-raca 4 t fgiptfhht hhsdsiiobi# «»• iM > T^ft rd 2:5^ < .1' I 1 \ ft iu hsB®. jaaacQ^’ lMI 4r** > w 1 Ite 12®® rXS I ft? ;o2? 3MSoaa»as^ <11^ * J Lill * V I, II / ♦ At F I*' to»“' r ** « z r Thornapple Township acquires land for Paul Henry Trail trailhead « Susannah Hammond was allowed to cover her lot with Portland cement It is the only lot in the cemetery with an iron fence surrounding it. Greg Chandler a special meeting was called to authorize the preparing of ground so that more lots might be laid out. In the spring of 1890, the work of clearing the timer and leveling the land adjoining the free cemetery was begun and a Mr. Skeel of Grand Rapids engaged to plat and lay out the ground for cemetery purposes. In the spring of 1891, the city was asked to extend the water mains to the cemetery which they agreed to do if the board would pay the cost of all expenditures over $1,000. The use of water for the grounds would make ft possible to give them care heretofore impossible. To meet the new problems with which they would be confronted, the board sent Mr. Bessmer and Mr. Wilkins to Grand Rapids to investigate the care of the cemeter­ ies there and the method and cost of dealing with low owners. They came back very enthusiastic as the appearance and system used at the Valley City Cemetery, the new addition of which was being operated as a “lawn cemetery;” lots and alleys on the same grade, covered with turf, and graves leveled; that the Grand Rapids association furnished the water to lot owners, looked after the mowing, sprinkling and gen­ eral care for a nominal sum. After hearing the report, the board was convinced that the lawn plan should be adopted by the Hastings Assod:>ungsAsso ciation and voted to do it, also to request all owners to put lots and alleys on a natural grade and to seed or sod the alley hitherto encircling all lots, and that all walls, stones, hedges and coping about lots be removed. This innovation naturally caused some objec­ tions and protestation on the part of enough to see the development and realization of mod­ em cemetery methods, and of the far more efficient service the association could give in the care of lots that were all on the same grade. However, the small storm soon blew over, especially as the real merit of the plan was demonstrated as the board got it into use. When the new courthouse was built in 1893, steps were taken to purchase the iron fence around the old courthouse to enclose the cemetery. This was done and the Associa­ tion purchased the fencing for $200. The same year, a surveyor was engaged to lay out an additional plat for more free ground. An interesting incident brought out by the records was the petitioning on July 2, 1895, of Susannah Hammond to be allowed to cover her lot with Portland cement seven inches thick. The board objected but evidently gave their consent to a modification of the request, M .-1 X A fl t aj &W5 k • * i r as the peculiar under-surface vault is said to .1 hold glass-covered caskets. The landmark is on the south side and is the only lot in the I V ,} •jyt ito I * L, c cemetery with an iron fence surrounding it. Sii 9 i I' The year 1896 revealed plans to move the t f ♦•r house and outbuildings so as to give the space ) M * r to the new addition. Originally intended to be ’ ft* placed on the southeast comer of the northside iVz ’ •V. M* X ground, the location was felt to be too low, / «r '-7 t • • and so the house was put in the place it now ;t S' M occupies on the Carter Lake road (now called I ’ »■ J ►'4 Country Club Drive). Mr. Skeel of Grand 4 k A I <J ^»A Rapids was again called ^into service and \? •/ came here to lay out the additional ground % ♦ *• / .J ) t t 1 needed, which he prophesied would become I *' to.'***** **•. ft i K I I / a very beautiful part of the cemetery grounds. V * *♦ »‘ 4 U> Today, the cemetery contains many mag­ k * r .'B t i nificent monuments and markers to designate ( I i the location of graves. The largest is a mauso­ t J Lcbe leum built for Thomas He^ey by the Black 5 and Sons of Hastings, later of Grand Rapids. ft 4 •> J ••' ‘hi I 4 The Blacks also have theii* own family plot K < I <« I to here. The Knights of Pythias, and the Fitzger­ H. • s i > •• 4 4 to 5 >< f 1 V Ml >♦ 4;^ ald Post, G.A.R., both have general markers « > 7'! n i t» f .w situated in the cemetery. ! r k f Lt ..f ^ato *. V Several interesting markers, besides the •> Hammond one, are the David Cook one made from a natural granite stone; the Archie One of the more interesting gravesites McCoy one reported to have a meteorite in the cemetery belongs to Archie McCoy. The Grand Army of the Republic, mounted on top; and the Troxel marker The marker is reported to have a meteor­ Fitzgerald Post has a general marker carved with music and flowers to designate ite mounted on top. inside the Riverside Cemetery. their interest in music. I 1 The Thomapple Township last week approved the purchase of 2.5 acres of vacant property along the Thomapple River to serve the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The board unanimously approved a res­ olution to acquire the land at 9450 Garbow Rd. from Patrick and Hyesuk Guy for $150,000. “This would be a potential trailhead (for the trail),” Township Supervisor Eric Schaefer said. “Also, it has river access, and would be a place for emergency ser­ vices to draft from if need be.” “The property is adjacent to the trail. It would be a place for people to park if they want to use the trail along the river,” Town­ ship Trustee Kim Selleck said. The township has been looking to fill in gaps to complete the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail for some time. In January 2023, the township acquired two parcels of land - one extending south from Stimson Road, north of Parmalee Road, to Garbow, the other extend­ ing about a half-mile north from Crane Road, along the river’s eastern edge at the border of the village of Middleville. Those purchases were made possible in large part by $ 153,000 in grant funding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Those purchases left about a half-mile gap between the two acquired properties to complete the 42-mile Paul Henry Thomap- ■ pie Trail, between Grand.J^apids in* Kent:/ County and Vermontville in Eaton County.' The trail roughly follows the original route of the Grand River Valley Railroad, which was built in the late 1860s and operated through 1983. County Commissioner Catherine Getty praised the board for making the purchase for the foresight of the trustees and your ■;w. 11 MtC0V -'T:or£:s^bLTi:®b««io * t iVi ^ir. :oc is asc..te • How- Uid itssa » i?»ihilfrfe Ito* Ei ire Vjcas b sspfaiber. 1 Ltt. Hm Zk 3 isc itsta Marle\- hiskXfiiiwEBlf*h r y. I, f Iwm HoMrtWflII TURNING BACK THE PAGES ■43^' » L y I 1 — Page 7 I 9 ■ 9 r 1 I IT 5 k > .4 J z J 'dll ■W >< c V i ftV > ki ft Thornapple Township Supervisor Eric Schaefer explains the acquisition of property on Garbow Road for a pos­ sible trailhead for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail last Monday night. (Photo by Greg Chandler) willingness to take advantage of those opportunities when they come up because they don’t come up very often. It’s just something to be celebrated and recog­ nized, because if you would have let that pass, it may have been generations, or never, that you would have gotten another opportunity like that. With the trail work, you just get what you can get when you can get it. In the last couple of years, it’s been a huge step forward in connecting the trail. We still have a bit of a piece to go, but we've had goodicelationshipsjwithfproperty owners, ; and I really see that it’s going to connect, >• Getty added. The purchase of the Guy property is subject to a 90-day due diligence period, according to the sale agreement document. “We have surveys and inspections, that sort of thing (that must be completed),’’ Township Clerk Cindy Ordway said. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for March 22-28 .a; March 1-31 - March Storybook Walk: “How to Catch a Clover Thief’ by Elise Parsley. Follow this funny tale about prob­ lem-solving and ingenuity to discover who’s stealing Roy’s favorite meal from right under his snout. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. March 1-31 - Who Stole the Rose Hips? Mystery game on the trails. Be a nature detective and help solve the mystery of the missing rose hips. Friday, March 22 - Science Story'time: Total Eclipse of the Sun, 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m. Learn about the science of eclipses. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events. -ads- Ht to 1 1. 4 ■* t’*- r. f< ■ Ji to.® bft ’f"- ed j\ a ,:A Doctor Universe > 1 »r ’ zi^gia «to* -*) to►* I I I I I to. » • ii ds A « FV iAzr/«J I ■ 4i I 1. ia 1* •iT ‘toft •b % ft f ft I Parched plants Why do plants need water? Emma, 9, N. Y. I / ’’i r' I 1 I r' A Z't'’’ / r. * I J If to » I . r/ Kf 6^ Jft tft -to'* . ' to* r^'^' z ‘ ■ r.; 'bf > - ’ <*• I. A iI ’; »• to^ t • I 4' L> «V Dear Emma, When I’m thirsty, I pick up a glass of water with my paws and drink it—just like you do. But plants don’t have paws or mouths, so how (and why) do they drink it? To find the answer, I talked with my friend Helmut Kirchhoff’. 1 Ie’s a scientist at Washington State University. He studies plants and biochemistry. He told me plants need water inside their cells. Water makes plant cells strong and flexible. It also dissolves stuff. That makes it possible for chemical reactions to happen inside plant cells-like the reactions a plant uses to make energy during photosynthesis. Plants also need water to move around nutri­ ents and other molecules required for life. “Water is essential for life, but plants must move nutrients from the soil to the leaves,” Kirchhoff said. ft*“So, they have this very nice transport system called xylem. Xylem is an ancient Greek word that means wood. It works like a straw to move water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. *1 We usually think of water flowing down, so it might seem weird that water is moving up the plant. The way water moves from the roots to the stem and up to the leaves is called the transpiration stream. First, it moves from the soil into very fine hairs on the roots. Then it travels from cell to cell up the plant’s roots. That’s when the pull of transpiration really kicks in. Transpiration is how plants release water into the air through their leaves. It works because there are super tiny openings on the underside of a plant’s leaves. They are so small you need a microscope to see them. They’re called stomata. They look like itty bitty mouths with lips. The “lips” are guard cells. They open and close the stomata to release water or keep it inside. When the stomata open, water evapo­ rates into the air. That causes suction-sort of like sucking on a strait. The suction pulls water-and the nutrients dissolved in the water-from the roots up the plant stem and out to the leaves. One big way that plants use water is photosynthesis. Plants use the sun’s light to change water and carbon dioxide Into oxy­ gen and sugar. Then, the plant moves some of the sugar back down the plant using another transport system called phloem. The plant stores the sugar partly in its roots. When the plant needs energy, it can break down the sugar and use the energy stored there. Water is important for the phloem, too. It dissolves the sugar and other stuff the plant needs moved down to the roots. Or up to the flowers and small growing leaves that still need sugar from older leaves to thrive. Plants might not have paws or mouths, but their bodies still need water. It’s just another way plants aren’t so ditferent from us after all. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 21 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “I Found You,” 1 p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1939 film starring Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer and Maria Ouspenskaya, 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Science Storytime with PCCI; Total Eclipse of the Sun, 10:30 a.m. (eclipse glasses available). Monday, March 25 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. HAMILTON MULCH LANDSCAPE 8 SUPPLY THE WEATHER IS NICE! ■it i. Jump on those spring projects! Call Hamilton Landscape & Supply for your k to c■'Z r 7 FV« * I' lu; ♦5 I I Hamilton Landscape 269-207-8969 now with 2 locations. CALL 3 PAY AND WEARE ON OUR WAY! Guaranteed next day delivery 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadle Lake Rd. y * ft I' f. I. **fti 0<' if A* rk b . 4; I < *> / 'J « of mulch until the end of March. Call now to schedule your summer landscape project! t r «4 off per yard Get on the list! * jnu* MADNE22 Get your landscape bed done note before the flowers andplants pop up. ■ • Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Road Gravel Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe Send an email to IVashington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. Tuesday, March 26 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Walk-in Tech Help: Basic Device or Computer Help, 2-4 p.m.; acoustic jam session at the fireplace, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice book discussion night: “Watch­ men” by Louise Erdrich, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library^ 269945-4263. I ft ■ J I �t Page 8 — Thursday. March 21. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Yankee Springs board approves ban on commercial short-term rentals in residential areas PfoStflri u J> 1 $ pf f * I t J ! ft I ? 9' u I ah'..? A 4 A I •t' < 'r if V 4k' h I • r - J Ul f i A J M »•** .««-r .' ■ >• 1>. 9^ Hastings culinary students (left to right) Kimber Fenstemaker, Lexie Roberts, Paxson Strong and Ellie Smith secured a fourth place ranking in a statewide culi­ nary competition earlier this month. (Photos provided) Hastings students place top five in statewide culinary competition Hunter McLaren 5ra# Writer Hastings High School placed among the top five teams in a statewide culinary com­ petition earlier this month. Students Blake Barnum, Lexie Roberts, Paxson Strong, Kimber Fenstemaker and Ellie Smith secured a fourth-place finish in the culinaiy' category' for Hastings at the Michigan ProStart Competition, which took place March 10 and 11 in Kalamazoo. Com­ peting against 27 other districts from across the stale, the Saxons were tasked with creat­ ing a three-course meal with only 20 min­ utes of prep time and 60 minutes to cook. Competitors must also work under certain restrictions, working in a 10-foot by 10-foot workspace and using only butane burners. Teams were asked to utilize cer­ tain knife cuts and present a printed menu to judges before cooking. Teams were judged not only by the taste and presentation of their dishes but also by several parts of the cooking process. Knife skills, safety and sanitation, work skills and organization are all parts of the criteria used by judges to rank the teams. It’s all an assessment of what students have learned in the ProStart program, a career-focused two-year program for high school students that teaches the culinary arts'alon^rdd hdspitdfhy-'andmanageifieht' skills. The program cdvers many skifls ih the industry. While Hastings students com­ peted in the culinary category, many other categories were judged at this month’s event as well. Other categories included knife skills, nutrition, ServSafe knowledge, tabletop design, as well as pasta and cake cutting. Winners in each category head to r.T^nrv.zMMBrF'’"**' < fr^VZiTftSWSWf L r* 1 j J. f. t' V The three dishes prepared by Hastings students, plated and on dis­ play, Teams were tasked with creating an appetizer, entree and desert for judges. the national competition each year to com­ pete for scholarship opportunities. This year alone, ProStart students look­ ing to study hospitality-related fields had access to more than $500,000 in scholarship opportunities through the program. In addi­ tion to learning the skills needed to work in the field, students receive their ServSafe certification and can receive college credit while still in high school. A pre-apprenticeship program can also provide students with on-the-job experience and jump-start their careers after graduation. Justin Straube, Hastings ProStart instructori'and-owner of‘SteohaHOrille, said he I was exceptionally proud of his students. In the last 10 years of entering the competi­ tion, Straube said this was one of the best performances he had seen yet. “The team did really well,” he said. “They communicated well together. The dishes were presented great. I mean, everything looked beautiful. It really did.” t s S.V flv- *aI Greg Chandler Stqff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board Thursday passed an ordinance that bans so-called “commercial short-term rentols from areas of the township that are zoned for single-family residential use and requires anyone looking to rent out a property they own to get a permit from the township zoning administrator beforehand. The ordinance, which passed on a 4-1 vote, will go into effect on March 24. It will allow owner-occupied short-term rentals, which would be defined as a "traditional short-term rental,” in all residential-zoned districts in the township, including those around Gun Lake. Commercial short-term rentals would be banned as a special exception use in the sub­ urban residential, residential single-family, residential lakefront and Gun Lake residen­ tial lakefront zoning districts. They would be allowed in all other zoning districts, accord­ ing to the ordinance language. “Everything we do in our zoning says res­ idential areas don’t have commercial use,” Township Clerk Mike Cunningham said. “This is certainly, undeniably, commercial use. To me, it doesn’t belong in a neighbor­ hood.” Cunningham was joined in support of the ordinance by Supervisor Rob Heethuis, Trea­ surer Deb Mousseau and Trustee Larry Knowles. The ordinance had been recommended for approval by the township Planning Commis­ sion in February. An eight-member subcom­ mittee had proposed changes to the town­ ship’s short-term rental ordinance in the wake of complaints by residents about noise late at night, drunk and disorderly conduct, illegal parking and littering, particularly near Gun Lake. The Township Board last October approved a six-month moratorium on new STR permit registrations while the township reviewed the ordinance that was originally passed in March 2021. The moratorium only affected new permit applications but did not affect proper­ ties that already have such a permit. The township had 32 properties registered as short-term rentals last year. The new ordinance would require each owner of a short-term rental to designate a local contact person “who has access and sHithotify'16 asshniefhanagement of the unit and take remedial measures.” That person must be available 24 hours a day during the rental period and must be within 45 minutes of travel time of the property being used for the rental, according to the ordinance lan­ guage. In addition, the township will provide the phone number of the local contact to all neighbors within a 200-foot radius of the rental property boundaries. All parking asso- I ij' .a M r "str V > I ►s 'ra 1 I I r*- * A. *4. 'r IW ( «ft IJ h /TR' K 7 Mg r ■« f-. w*' ■ »«• w Wu ■inm I 'I •A r iai < t “Everything we do in our zoning says residential areas don’t have commercial use. This is certainly, undeniably, commercial use. To me, it doesn’t belong in a neighborhood.” I — Mike Cunningham, Clerk, Yankee Springs Township that there’s going to be scary stuff, here’s the person to call if something scary happens. 1 get that it’s going to happen. But the perspec­ tive that people have coming into this, a lot of times, is from the 1969 (party) thing.” Cremer said he ran into resistance from some of his neighbors last Memorial Day weekend when they learned he was renting out his property and they got one of those advisory letters. “These are just regular families (who rent my properties). They take good care of it, we have a list of rules (they have to follow),” he said. The Yankee Springs board earlier this year approved a one-year agreement with Granicus, a private company that helps municipal­ ities enforce short-term rental ordinances, to conduct ongoing monitoring of vacation rent­ al websites such as Vrbo and Airbnb to find ciated with a short-term rental must be out of the roadway and entirely on-site. No more than three vehicles may be parked at a rental at any one time during the rental period, according to the ordinance language. Trustee Dave VanHouten was the Ione no-vote on the ordinance. He suggested hav­ ing better enforcement of noise, parking and safety regulations would be a better way to address the concerns some residents have expressed. “It’s going to result in quite a loss of sales at local businesses (that rely on vacationers renting cottages during the summer),” VanHouten said. “I think it’s going to hurt entre­ preneurs, and that really hurts me because that’s how I got my start... I had five rentals. I took care of my rentals, and it got me off into business. This is really going to cut down on really nice rentals (on) lakefront properties.” John Cremer of •Je'rffson,'''^ho"6wri'^’ a%tf operates three short-term rental properties in the Gun Lake area, expressed similar disap­ pointment with the vote. He raised a particu­ lar concern about the township providing neighbors within the 200-foot radius of an STR with the phone number of a property contact. “If I got that letter, and I lived next door, I may freak out, too, because it’s a freak-out letter,” Cremer said. “It scares me to think being made available to rent. The contract will make it possible for lakeside residents to call in complaints about problems at short­ term rentals to be investigated. The board also approved a fivefold increase in the annual permit fee for an STR. from $100 to $500, to help cover the cost of con­ tracting with Granicus and address other administrative expenses tied to regulating STRs. month is always scheduled for the first Tues­ day of the month. They come to the parking lot of Central United Methodist Church on Third Avenue at 1 p.m. Recipients are advised to bring their own boxes to hold the food that is distributed. Registration is required. St. Patrick’s Day was observed on Sunday. Lots of green was showing. To properly observe the day. Buddy’s on the Beach had as its main course corned beef and cabbage. Doubtless, there were many corned beef sandwiches served later in the week there and elsewhere. The village of Hubbardston in the far northeast comer of Ionia County has a perpetual calendar on the premises of Shiels Tavern where the countdown is not to Christ­ mas but to St. Patrick’s Day. A house on the north block of Johnson Street is now occupied after months of work done by Brian Rohrbacher with new siding plus some interior work. The house was once owned by Wilbur Walter and occupied by him and his wife Marie for many years. Since then, it had been owned by a Yonkers and then others and used as a rental property. With its new siding and other improvements, it is an attractive place with cur­ tains at the windows and now new occupants. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, we can expect a full moon on the 25th. On the 25th, an eclipse of the moon occurs but the appearance of the moon is barely changed. The almanac also predicts that from the 21st to the 31 st we can expect rain and then colder weather with snow. san- Evefi t CerST in ill? 2<S5CC^'' * f • V l. 'tfSi .^■ • .:x in Mas I’ I ’rc ' W-* « «• ft r I. tv * s* IP « 3 < if • * a - i* ‘t * •» r I > v> J ’ ME ■SI k-? If* ‘J® : .gf r* Ui® ... .-. jc Z9 * »' •: . ?e R u J^tB^ aft £* 3Ut whr&t'prop^i^^fi WV^'^lWVhsFifps' ar^; I ' 1*1?’* J «■ - 4* r to’.8EyR^ t . r-* a *B. ’s aaea 1-"St'J* k « * UH senior duo lib v »I* 4 /A . I -x. 4 1 ? • • I . L <V'- V* Wlr'*7 • £.aMe,&deiAa > * f i I J, • V -*> F J . t * P -4 If •t'' <1 T {• ‘ ... • ' Z ../ v- . 4 I I T-, 1^ f -7*5 • i *> w.Wl « X V Lexie Roberts and Ellie Smith work together to prepare the team’s dishes. The axons were one of 28 teams and 400 students representing school districts throughout the state. Elaine Garlock Next week on Wednesday, March 27, there is to be a community meeting concerning housing in the Lakewood area. It will con­ vene at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. There will be a speaker from Ionia County Habitat for Humanity. There will be conversation, ideas and time for suggestions on the issues that confront affordability and other issues. This is open to the public. The food truck which comes once each jaec off ie i V ® -'te ’.Vl 1 A .¥ ».4 iSM ***>f*«nW*^i^ V Luck of the Irish V TFIRST PRESBYTERIAN " r ''parm x:" a church for all ages « Vfiuivil lUf dll dgC^ ■ 405 N. M37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 www.firstchurchhastings.org Sunday March 24, Palm Sunday at 10am - Open your hearts to welcome Jesus as we recall our Lord's celebratory entrance into Jerusalem. *1. ■ iiJ Attendees were treated to a blustery St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Hastings on Saturday evening. The short but spirited parade made its way down South Jefferson, crossing over and head­ ing back down South Church Street to complete a large, rectangular route. Brian and Angel McGraw (pictured), owners of owners of Somebody Slap Me That’s Good BBQ in Hastings, led the way as the parade’s grand marshals. They were chauffeured »IV f*• J* ■ r B J f J Irr > fl I. r I A I /X * * J «r. 5*. L ;• U I ; p I ■ ■Vi's', I at 7pm - We .ft ' -IB' * I k •« k ' 1 .-■ftS I A Chief Noonday Car Park in the Gun Lake area. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) 4 r .-^ r V .'A I'k.* *» *. T r- r * t- M, 1^. f remember the last evening Jesus shared with His Disciples which celebrates His example of humble service and self-offering. M r I Fl Thursday March 28, Maundy/Holy Thursday r A .A eV *sy. -•. 1 1 % a, ' I * r ‘1 .« •* t» k. <' 'A- .*4 ^’.wr* I X \ . 1 ft r z e I* • 0-^ riday March 29, Good Friday at 7pm - We proclaim the good ’ V-b A' 1 W'.— • - n through Jesus' sacrificial death on the ...v ^n, cross. itionally, all are welcome anytime from sunrise to sunset to come walk our Labyrinth to reflect and pray. * •' T.* I ' i* I u<>. I, ,• £ 11®^ J ' A S*'sto. t L ’ 1 w*. 4 \'*S * * * I* ’ 4 '>;s » \\ v'V”* K 1 t ft « »• e \ I ' » <. \k t I 9l ft 9 » L .4 < . 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U w p Ferris State University senior Claudia Wilkinson accepts her medal for winning the women's high jump at the 2024 GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships the final week of February. I County Grapplers Association youth wrestling club will be sending 35 wrestlerTt^h^y^WA^tXct^nnJkv^h^ at Wings Event Center ,n Kalamazoo. The tournament starts Thursday and runs through the weekend Championships I'i Sat * Sb • Iiirv».' .sisa*. <»nh 8 ft ’*51 anctz ^td '^Jprn'ae aiM r& •' U’. sr« »• .** siitHjoiis 1L1?I Sim 35 Gx Lx* The Barry County Grapplers Association youth wrestling club is excited 35 state qual­ ifying performances this season. The Grapplers will be in action at this weekend’s MYWAY State Championships at VTings Event Center in Kalamazoo. The club announced that is more grapplers than any other club in its Southwest Michi­ gan region. The Grapplers had 25 wrestlers finish in the top four in their weight class at the MYWAY ^gio^l.Tournament at Wings Event Center March 9. The club had seven grapplers win regional IllMl, s^t^acj £cixs:ios:i championships at the tournament including Lawson Fillingham in the 2016 Open 43-pound weight class, Cayden Fillingham in the 2016 Open 58 class, Karter Hill at 2012 Open 75, Rayn Evans 2012 Open 90, Lucas Prowoznik 2012 Open 95, Jace Acker 2010 Open 155 and Angel Meja-Hemandez in the 2009 Open Heavyweight A class. Patton Boomer, Tristen Sleight, Austin Friddle, Reyd Zoerman and Jax Balderson all earned runner-up finishes at the regional. The W ^5WM«oWh,^)^,e«pied spp^ |he MYWAY State Championships. The Grapplers also had Ethan McCor- Wilkinson wins high jump at GLIAC Indoor finals mick, Liam Renner, Zaiden Twiss-Young, Emerson Mansager, Karaline Case, Kenadi Case, Thomas Walther, Olivia Steeby, Millie Detmer and Ryan Coller all placed third. Brayden Detmer, Juaquin Ochoa and Landyn Neal all placed fourth. The list of state participants from the club will also include Kalli Case, Evie Mansager, Adyson Mayack, Autumn Mayack, Abigail Frazer and Riley Furrow. Kenadi Case, Karaline Case, Olivia Steeby and NJillie Detmer Claudia Wilkinson cleared the bar in the high jump at 5 feet 2 inches a few times in high school, including in a runner-up per­ formance at the 2019 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. j ..(.She has iidded a few.inches since-then.., Wilkinson, now jumping as a senior for the Ferris State University Bulldogs, cleared 1.63 meters (about 5 feet 4 inches) to win the women’s high jump championship at the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath­ letic Conference Indoor Championships the weekend of Feb. 24-25. 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'1 i » X: r- % 4 r » k T d 1 - >• > I 1 3 ■i' J c ’z“r ’ I X 1 f B&t* / A • fi 3^ J It *5: I ' **4 V 1 •% b! a a *I d' > ■ s!r -. *^*36: I V n * f I c r i b '.ri Lion senior duo lifts well at Powerlifting finals Brett Bremer I Sports Editor Maple Valley seniors Nic Martin and Mad­ ison Koons finished off their final high school powerlifting season at the Michigan High SchppJ Power Lifting Association Var­ sity State Meet at Lake Orion High School March 9. Martin placed eighth in the boys’ 132pound weight class and Koons was 18^^ in the girls’ 140-pound class. Martin has been powerlifting all four years of high school and this is Koons’ third year of powerlifting at Maple Valley. Koons made her varsity state finals debut in 2024 after just missing the cut as a junior in 2023. Martin was lifting in the varsity state finals for the second time this spring after two years com­ peting at the state JV finals. They were both pretty happy with the way they lifted at the finals. Martin finished two places higher in his weight class than he did as a junior. He put up a senior year total of 855 pounds. That mark included a 305-pound squat, a 220-pound bench press and a 330-pound deadlift. The top competitor in his class, Holly’s Sean Murray, had an overall lift of 1,075 pounds including a 370-pound squat, a 255pound bench press and a deadlift of 450 pounds. Murray was first in all three events in the weight class. Martin was fifth in both the squat and the bench press among the 21 competitors. “For my bench and deadlift, those are my new PR’s,” Marlin said. He matched his PR from regionals in the squat too. “I’d say it’s a really good jump from last year,” Martin said. Koons didn’t break any of her own person­ al records, but she matched a couple.” I lifted pretty well. I didn’t end up having a total PR, or having any PRs at the meet, but I still got to tie all the totals I had lifted at the two regionals this year, which was a total of 565.” She matched her personal record in the deadlift with a top lift of 250 pounds. It tied her her for for 12^^ 12^^ in in that that event event at at the the finals finals in in her her weight class. She had a top squat of 205 pounds and a top bench press off 110 on the day in Lake Orion. Yale’s Jaela Krosnick won the girls’ 140pound weight class with an overall total of 780 pounds. She had a 275-pound squat, a ‘ 1{ ■m3' . U> IM. TT ' Mfli rT’ f • I J I •i V H k I k the GLIC Outdoor Championships in each of her three collegiate seasons so far. She set her outdoor personal record at the 2023 GLIAC Outdoor Championships clearing the bar at 1.62 meters. Her indoor PR came two weeks before ±e 2024 Indoor qi4fnpionships,,wJjij^H,i^ meters at the Big Meet hosted by Grand Valley State University. Wilkinson has also competed in hurdle events and relay races for the Bulldogs during her first years in Big Rapids. She was also a state finalist in the 300-meter low hurdles and in the 4x400-meter relay for the Trojans during her three varsity seasons in Middleville. She was a part of the 2020 class which lost its senior spring of high school competition to Covid. I t sr ;Ff *1 <. J’ 1 I ■r^ I I tr [I I, » *■ I* I 3 P ♦ - ‘I I '*' I, t \ LA £^1 D 'Y * I » I 4 I *< -3 I * <• • -f. S-.’5 W t « * * I a*' L & 3 I L » * '.w> :,4x_ I ‘1 <' \*** TO a * a. t I * 1 ftn ■* ‘ Qt . > t A' 4 fc > 1 •< I ■• A f B', ^iV- ki^ w* 1 s f. t* ba ' t •> « <8 -v^ '•u I V** •T Maple Valley seniors Madison Koons (left) and Nic Martin competed in the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Varsity State Meet March 9, at Lake Orion High School. Martin placed eighth in his weight class and Koons tallied an 18th-place finish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 175-pound bench press and a 330-pound deadlift. “Really going into this year, I knew I just wanted to go back to state,” Koons said. “1 was very close last year. They take the top 22 and I was 25 last year. 1 just really want­ ed to get back, especially with it being my senior year. “We put in a lot of work in the weight room, making sure we were up there at least two or three times a week really working hard. This year, we were able to expand our girls’ team a little bit. We had three girls this year. It is always more fun to lift with friends.” Koons said she had a good lime showing classmate Kaitlyn Garlinger the ropes a big in the weight room and enjoyed watching Julia Mater add to her totals throughout the season. Both Koons and Martin ar« now prepping for the spring varsity track and field season at Maple Valley. Martin has played football throughout the falls in high school and Koons volleyball. Martin expects to continue com­ peting in the pole vault this spring anti and the discus. Koons is excited that there are a tew more girls on the Lion varsity girls’ track and field team this spring. She expects to compete in hurdles and sprints. Powerlifting is very mental,” Koons said. That mental strength that it brings [helps you in other sports], and then of course there are the physical things. Your legs are going to be stronger. Your arms are going to be stron­ ger. You can run faster and be able to hit the ball harder, or anything like that.” Maple Valley teacher Jeft'rey Seavolt leads powerlifting program. Koons and Martin both competed in two regional competitions to try and qualify for the state finals. Koons lifted at Three Rivers Feb. 3 and then again at Dexter Feb. 24. Mar­ tin competed in regionals at Napoleon Feb. 3 and the one at Dexter. Neither one of them really expects to remain a competitive powerlifter in the future, but they both expect to continue to do some lifting and stay active beyond high school. Koons said there isn’t really anything bet­ ter at the state finals than watching others pushing for records, making the most of all the work they’ve put in. ■ There were a lot of crazy records being broken in a lot of different weight classes,” she said. “Seeing everybody group around that platform cheering everybody on is great.” ii The TK Wrestling Club's 2024 MYWAY state qualifiers include (front from left) Brayden Polmanteer. Ryker Reurink, Kiernan LaMange, Bayleigh Reurink, Remington Reurink, Colin Underhill, (middle row) Sawyer Jones. Donovan Matthes, Rilie Hall. Hendrix Sokoloski. Levi Sheely, Bryson Godfrey, David Sheely, (back) Trace Pfeifer. Brekin Mcwhinney. Matalie Underhill, Zander Holderman, Ashton Braska. Austin Quint, Ben Landon and Blake Bossenberger as well as (missing from photo) Tristen Craig-Wright, Chandler Simerly, Abram Dutcher, James Manne. Raini Braska and Emma Gibson. Big TKWC group earns spots in MYWAY States The TK Wrestling Club had more than 30 wrestlers compete in the MYWAY West Regional at Grandville High School Sunday, March 10, and 22 of the club’s wrestlers earned top four finishes to qualify for the upcoming MWAY State Championships. TKWC’s Abram Dutcher won the 20082009 HS 218-pound weight class by pinning The Heights WC’s Adam Morend in their championship match, and the TKWC also got regional victories from Sawyer Jones in the 2016 Open 112-pound class and Tristen Craig-Wright in the 2015 Open Heavy­ weight A class. Ryker Reurink, Hendrix Sokoloski, Ben Landon, Zander Holderman, Ashton Bras- ka and James Manne from the TKWC all finished second in their divisions. Kiernan LaMange, Collin Underhill, Remington Reurink, Donovan Matthes, Austin Quint and Brekin Mcwhinney were all third for TKWC. Blake Bossenberger, Brayden Polmanteer, Levi Sheely, Bryson Godfrey, Chandler Simerly, David Sheely and Trace Pfeifer al! placed fourth al the regional. The TKWC also plans to have six girls competing in the MYWAY State Champi­ onships. The MYWAY State Championships will be held March 21-24 at Wings Event Cen­ ter in Kalamazoo. jW r* •i < I i +s < tk » I •• « «'* » — »■ w. t �4 4" > J • KT fl I s 7 I,' dl Page 10 - Thursday. March 21. 2024 - The Hastings Banner____________________ r „ ______________ ___ EEG AL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty. If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone num^r stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of Ihe revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan starting promptly at 1:00 pm on April 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Mortgage (the ‘Mortgage") made by Justin Stuive and Amy Hawke, a single man and a single woman, as Mortgagors to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, dated May 29, 2009, and recorded on June 4, 2009, in Document No. 200906040005899, and assigned to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, via that Assignment of Mortgage dated February 8. 2022, from United Bank Mortgage Corporation to United Bank of Michigan, and recorded February 11, 2022, Instrument No. 2022-001773, all as recorded in Barry County Records. Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $95,123.84 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale artd no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 5.0% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in Barry County, Michigan described more fully as: LOT 13 OF PLEASANT VALLEY ESTATES. TOWNSHIP. YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN UBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 13 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Tax ID No. 08-16-270-013-00 Commonly known address: 12944 Valley Drive, Wayland, Ml, 49348 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. February 29, 2024 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 (616), 752-4624 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertleemenl Notice is ohzen given under section 3212 of Ihe revised judicature od of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212. that Ihe following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of mortgaged premises, or some part of them, the at a public auction sale Io the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding Ihe circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 00 PM, on April 11, 2024. The amount due on Ihe mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the highest bid al Ihe sale does nol automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a foe for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Tom Benjamin, a married man and Juile M Benjamin, his wife Original Mortgagee. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. CMERS*). solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: October 9 2014 Recorded on October 16. 2014, In Document No. 2014-009783. Foreclosing Assignee (If any) Union Home Mortgage Corp Amount daimed Io be due at the dale hereof: One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight and 08/100 Dollars ($164,568.08) Mortgaged premises: Situated In Barry County, and described as; A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 7 of the recorded plat of Elmdale, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 65; thence South 86 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East on an Easterly extension of the South line of said Lot 7, a distance of 216.54 feet; thence South 540,10 feet to the North line of South 20 and 93 hundredths acres of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, as ocQjpied; thence South 05 degrees 15 minutes 31 seconds East, 96.34 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 05 degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds East, 75 feet; thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes 47 seconds West 87.00 feet to the shore of Pine Lake: thence North 23 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds West along a traverse line of said Lake Shore. 104.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 15 minutes 31 seconds East 120.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also including ail land lying between the above described Traverse line and the waters edge of Pine Lake, except the South 4 1/2 feet thereof. Commonly known as 11416 Handy Ln, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a{b) notice, whichever is later or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3236. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing (03-07)(04-04) 213163 the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sharman Notice of Forecloeurie by Advertisement .-I P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised Ml 48335 248.539.7400 judicature act of 1961,1961 PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a 1524748 sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of (03.07)(03-28) 213406 them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 1:00 PM, on April 25, 2024. The amount due on the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING mortgage may be greater on the day of safe. Placing TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE the highest bid at the sale does not automatically OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. contact the county register of deeds office or a title ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded insurance company, either of which may charge a by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your fee for this information: damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Sarah Lewthwarte, of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. a married woman ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic service member on active duty, if your period of Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or or if you have been ordered to active duty, please assigns contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Mission Servicing mortgage at the telephone number stated in this Residential, Inc. notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Date of Mortgage; October 9,2020 Under the power of sale contained herein in said Date of Mortgage Recording: November 6,2020 mortgage and the statute in such case made and Amount claimed due on date of notice; $96,616.44 provided, notice is hereby given under section 3212 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be described as; THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS 19 AND foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or 20. BLOCK 13. KENFIELD'S 2ND ADDITION TO some part of them, at a public auction sale to the THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. highest bidder for cash or a cashier's check at the MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED place of holding the circuit court in Barry County PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on April 11. 2024 The PLATS. PAGE 37. BARRY amount due on the mortgage may be greater on COUNTY RECORDS the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the Common street address (if any): 535 E Hubble St, Mie does not automatically entitle the purchaser to Hastings, Ml 49058-2504 free and clear ownership of the property. A । tential The redemption period shall be 6 months from the purchaser is encouraged to contact the county date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in register of deeds office or a title insurance company accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject charge a fee for this information^ real property is used for agricultural purposes as MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in defined by MCL 600.3240(16). me conditions of a mortgage made by Quention If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under ^xie Sr a/k/a Quention Doxie and Charesse Doxie Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, o ®'^9‘nal mortgagors, to Mortgage Elertronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nomine pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held as nominee for Hometown Lenders, Inc., dated September 24. responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage 2021. and recorded October4,2021 in 2021-012267 holder for damaging the property during the In and assigned redemption period. S Mnd LLC by an Assignment Attention homeowner. If you are a military service 2023 in 2023duIT’H?" '"ortjage there is claimed to be member on active duty, if your period of active duty d^ at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have F^-two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-three and been ordered to active duty, please contact the 78/100 dollars ($252,423 78) Said prS 2 attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the premises are telephone number stated in this notice. situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Bamr Lo 1 9 des^cS^; This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; March 14. 2024 Lot 129, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 4. accordino to Trott Law. PC. 007993, Barry County Records Prooertv AHHroeo31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 MO Oak View Dr.. Middleville, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Ml 49333 Parcel (248)642-2515 te'fiOS^I,'’3^129-00 The redemption penod shall 1525077 (03-14)(04-04) 213480 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible f rec'oTu^T^i^ n^TOg damaging the property during the r^emptior^ peri^ » described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufoctured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commenang 142 rods North of the Southwest comer of Section 15, T4N. R7W: thence East 9 rods; thence North 8 rods 13 1/2 feet: thence West 9 rods; thence South 8 rods 131/2 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 368 N MAIN ST, WOODLAND, Ml 48897 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale*-or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; 02/29/2024 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117. Troy. ’Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 FS FARM WILLIAMS^OURT - 24-00444 1524168 ' » > (02-29)(03-21) ’ 213005 •iM MS Member SlPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Ffnancfal Advisor 450 Meadow Run Or. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49056 (269) 948-8265 Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environmenL as well. Here are some suggestions for doing just that: • Improve your vision. Once the days are warmer and longer, you may want to get outside and clean all the winter grime and smudges from your windows, allowing you to see the world more clearly. And you may want to bring more focus to your financial vision by asking some key questions: Is my investment strategy still appropriate for my needs, go^s and family situation? If not, what changes should I make? And am I prepared for changes in my life, such as health challenges or a need to retire earlier than planned? The answers to these and other questions can help you clarify where you are, in terms of your financial picture, and where you want to go. • De-clutter. As you look around your home, you may find things such as expired health care products, old prescriptions, ancient cleaning solutions, and so on, in addition to duplicate household items (how many blenders do you really need?) and non-working equipment printers, laptops, etc. Most people find that eliminating this clutter gives them a good feeling - and more Case Number V-7.2024 - Robert & Katie Gates (Appllcant/Property O^er) Location: 5l^5 Osoome Rd, Delton, in Section 17 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request a variance to allow a shipping container, (truck, boat, etc.) to be placed on proper­ ty as an accessory building pursuant to Section 501 part E in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. Case Number V-8-2024 - John Green (Appll­ cant/Property Owner) Location: 4168 W Joy Rd, Shelbyville, in Sec­ tion 6 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request a variance to construct a 13 X 22 addition to a home creating a 5.4 ft setback (the minimum is 7 ft) in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. Case Number V-9-2024 - Randall Plekker (Ap­ plicant); Randall Plekker Trust (Property Owner) Location: 628 Eagle Point Rd, Lake Odessa, in Section 4 of Woodland Township. Purpose: Request a variance to construct a 30 X 50 detached accessory building which is greater than 150% of the size of the home, with a side yard setback of 5 ft (the minimum is 6 ft) in the RL (Rec­ reational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE:April 8. 2024. TIME:7:00 PM PLACE: Tyden Center, Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 946-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at W> Z f Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 livable space. As an investor, you can also find clutter in the form of redundant investments — for example, you might own several nearly identical mutual funds. You might be better off selling some of these funds and using the proceeds to find new investments that can help you ftuther diversify your portfolio. As you may know, diversification is a key to investment success, but keep in mind that it can’t prevent all losses. • Plant seeds of opportunity. Whether they’re planting camellias and crocuses or carrots and cilantro, gardeners are busy in the spring, hoping their efforts result in lovely flowers and tasty foods. And when you invest, you, too, need to plant seeds of opportunity in the form of investments that you hope will grow enough to enable you to make progress toward your goals. So, you may want to review your portfolio to ensure it’s providing this growth potential, given your individual risk tolerance. • Reduce dangers. You may not think about it that much, but your home and contain surroundings can potential hazards. You might have ill-fitting cqjs on cleaning products with toxic chemicals. or sharp cutting instruments protruding from shelves in your garage, or heavy, cracked tree branches hovering close to your roof. Spending some time on a spring-cleaning sweep Amended agenda approved Budget Public Hearing opened at 6:33pm Comments were made Public hearing closed at 6:35 pm 2024-2025 Budget adopted. Regular meeting opened at 6:36 pm Approved: Consent agenda Cemetery contracts Groundskeeper contract Resolution 2024-2 Depositories for Hope Township public monies Resolution 2024-3 Designate Primary Bank Depository Resolution 2024-4 Treasurer's Tax Motions Resolution 2024-5 2024-2025 Township Board Meeting schedule Resolution 2024-6 General Appropriations Act Library Grant 2024-2025 Payment of bills through March 31,2024 Zoning Board of Appeals appointments Planning Commission appointment Adjourned 7:12 pm i C< can get rid of these dangers — and devoting time to consider the possible threats to your financial security, and those of your family, can pay off, too. For starters, review your life insurance to determine if you’ve got enough. Your employer may offer some coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be sufficient, so you may need private coverage. And the same is true for disability insurance, because if something were to happen to you, and you couldn’t work for a while, you’d still want to protect your family’s lifestyle. Spring is a great time for brightening your physic^ space — and your financial one, too. ^/,**'*^ f-’Z e K* . ■.-* ?<« * i ?e OH sr- tlll^ (fl* La!*' Z This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. iBl Edward Jones is a licensed insuranceproducer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edw^ Jones Insurance Agency of Califomia, LJ^.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency ofNew Mexico, LLC.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, LLC. Califomia Insurance License OC24309 fctii*** 1 1449 t. 213S72 JSSk 'Utt U493S 9 g«fc»®««»sa3 •* ggtfi-mrsrfssi •' leflB grfrnom nidliw ev' I In the matter of the Francis John McCloskey r Trust. Date of birth: 10/23/1946. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: The decedent, Francis John McCloskey, died 02/16/2024, leaving C' the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barfed unless presented to Erin J. Ouborg, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this 74^3 I notice. Date: 03/18/2024 WWW Rhoades McKee PC P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A 01" Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 •OK- Erin J. Ouborg V c/o Rhoades McKee 2 * • 607 N. Broadawy, Ste. A Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor *tMDi Hastings, Mt 49058 213999 4 ‘I 213851 (269) 945-1921 .Jr 5 'll !>• «« V Hee ’COI * i 213862 e * I h * : •n ^115)18^** ' *«ai beiQj, ? ! 4 »< *118 ) J 5^ Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 i \* *w • *a ^^'■*** i Or I '’s ■rK. » X. I Cynthia L White, Barry County Clerk 4 ** t *x The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. ftr 3^ STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Trust Synopsis Hope Township Budget Public Hearing & Regular Township Board Meeting 1 NOTICE TO THE RESIRR OF' BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby-given that the Barry County Zoning Boan|of Appeals will conduct^ public hearing for the following: it^Z 1 Time for financial spring cleaning? Hiisiiiess Services WANTED: TIMBER. Top®° sawmill IS seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell. sell, qualityhard woodsmc.com 517-5648061 212886 FOCUS Pnirided bv the Hany Coaaiv <///zcc.s aj Hdward .hates 'vorkman's comp. Fetterley Locainl (269)818-7793. and Barile PLLC Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne c Drive, Suite 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 4413“ Fite m - Doxie, Quenton and Charesse (FHA) (02-29)(03-21) MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power ofsate'Contained in said mortgage, made by Courtney R- Williams, an unmarried woman. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of May, 2012 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of May. 2012 in Document # 2012-000011 said Mortgage having been assigned Io Lakeview Loan Servicing. LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred SixtySeven and 57/100 III ($36,267.57). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement Notice is givoo under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that Ihe following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local Time on the 28th day of March, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 4.50000 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorriey fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in ^e premises. Which said premises are Financial buying all WOODS: Paying for Walnut White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy smgle Walnut trees In lysxss as?* <*** 32 £ * % «■- .. I PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Pets GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP­ PIES. Looking for their for­ ever home and family. Call 269-331-1788 Help li Utt ted JOIN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competi­ tive Wages, Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or stop in 8-5 M-F. 8637 Portland Rd, Clarksville, Ml 48815. 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I I K W' e* • t •• v'* 5 ns eewnn V a* *4 « t 4 S A x \ S' < J < I I �A 1 1 1 H. V K •w k. ' * * *; The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21. 2024_ Page 11 * I F A a ! 1 ! clot ;Q’ •r. I > •<» Si st sSi IQ' 5;®' blfboil I w ’ll: *II® b5 *. I ad t k.1. »•> sm 8-^52’* '*JTCSTC3QT5 ^^AwjpiKaeair ^^JlDasrfsrria-it ID^LOEI^ *liCE IC I®-^ s 5^*5: b5 ^^ra^sxcec V ; JOB teatwrnjsrUbarteteto ttrx >srsns vonciiffwi; :> trnr t j'lriSeCFTTZ iw: is s' mi I i5X^2S*-iDsa9BfESbHDpE amsac5ires ‘s-'M ^sttr2S«’’32SflhTaW« K 23^22Start 3 556121 J * rnff jnrt ’yrc K li o' t -*“ 9 f c I * i ?1i ><555!^ • • • .v * T ,4 A <? u/^ ■ 213880 Date: March 14, 2024 Successor Trustee Elizabeth Jm Chambers 1173 Springview Ct., Middleville, Ml 49333 616-318-0730 213872 Estate of Larry R. Baum. Date of birth- Aoril 3 1937. ’ TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Larry R. Baum, died December 11.2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to A. Earlene Baum and Plante Moran Trust. N.A., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. #302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of I publication of this notice. Date: March 15, 2024 Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Laura A. Jeltema P68962 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 752-2161 A. eartene Baum and Plante Moran Trust, N.A 634 Front Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 643-4086 213763 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on April 18, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Teresa Bartlett, a divorced woman Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 23, 2022 Recorded on June 28, 2022, in Document No. 2022-007158. Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Cardinal Financial Company. Limited Partnership Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred FiftyOne Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 03/100 Dollars ($151,861.03) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: LOT 1203, VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER A OF PLATS. PAGE 1. Commonly known as 412 W Clinton St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P C. 2 3938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 !»-■ * ♦ ti ' X,« * S^' 1526962 (03-21 )(04-11) view Girls Invitational and the Hastings Girls Invitational late in the season. Raini Braska, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior. Braska qualified for the MHSAA Indi­ vidual State Finals at 115 pounds this winter and had an overall record of 20-15. She placed fourth at regionals this season. She won the Three Rivers Girls’ Invitational this season and had a runner-up finish at her weight class at the Kent County Classic. Maddie Chipman, Hastings: A sopho­ more lOO-pounder, Chipman won 17 matches this season. Chipman finished in the top four in her eight class at three tournaments this season including a runner-up finish at the Grayling Invitational. Skylar Fenstamaker, Hastings: A senior 135-pounder, Fenstamaker won 19 matches this season. She placed second in her weight class at the Hastings Girls Invitational and had a third-place finish at Grayling. Bella Friddle, Hastings: A freshman 130-pounder, Friddle won the East Jackson Invitational this season and placed second at the Midland Chernies Classic this season. She closed her season with 18 victories. Olivia Friddle, Hastings: A two-time individual state qualifier, Friddle didn’t get to compete at the state finals at the end of her sophomore season this winter due to a knee injury suffered while also competing for the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team. Sports Editor SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY 2>' Dwa Prar)a> jOQBTt p Brett Bremer The sport of wrestling continues to grow for girls in the Barry County area, and the girls on the mat keep getting better and better. The county’s four varsity wrestling programs with girls’ contingents sent two dozen wrestlers to the MHSAA Girls’ Red 2 Region­ al at Gull Lake High School in February and from that group of 24, seven earned the right to compete in the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit at the end of the season. The number of high school tournaments specifically for girls continued to grow this season and the Hastings program hosted a good one this season. “The support for the girls’ team from our boys’ team, the school and the community has been fantastic,” Hastings varsity girls’ coach Mike Goggins said. “I am excited to be a part of it and see where it goes.” Here are the 14 members of the 2023-24 All-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling First Team. AH-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling First Team Rylee Alberts, Thornapple Kellogg: One of two TK wrestlers to qualify for the MHSAA Individual State Finals at 125 pounds this winter, Alberts was a regional runner-up to teammate Emma Gibson. Alberts put together a record of 22-8 as a freshman and was a champion at the North- STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-029752-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court, # 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 n 9 wiia Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor -J Area girls keep making gains on mat Meeting called to order at 6 30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda Items Approved estimate for camera system Approved 2023 audit quote Approved staying with BIRCH Approved payment of bills Approved joining MIDEAL Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:48 pm NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST ESTATE TO ALL CREDITORS; The Settlor. Sandra Heath. Date of birth- April 30 1951. who lived at 1173 Springview Dr.. Middleville’ Michigan, died February 25, 2024. There IS no personal representative of the settlor's estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Heath Revocable Living Trust dated. June 30. 2016, as amended, will be forever banned unless presented to Elizabeth Chambers Successor Trustee, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. ''.M / > Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Mennell - Clerk t t I T I figs cnarter Township Regular Meeting March 12, 2024 MT: / I I 1 213998 1“ ‘ I JI •1 I* .> IJ ^1 •1 DT J 1 » I. z* 1* ft 1- s*. J <1 Emma Gibson r pSI fi K .’t’ < .'-i & Dezarae Mathis Friddle had a record of 19-6 on the season and took championships at the Grayling Invi­ tational and the Hastings Girls’ Invitational this season as a 140-pounder. Emma Gibson, Thornapple Kellogg: A two-time state qualifier, Gibson was a region­ al champion as a junior this season. Gibson put together a record of 24-4 on the year. She won the Girls’ 120-125-pound weight class at the Kent County Classic in December and also won the Hopkins Invita­ tional in January. Naomi Grummet, Hastings: A Saxon junior who won 26 matches and finished her year on the state medal stand as the eighth­ place finisher in the 155-pound weight class at Ford Field the first weekend in March. Grummet placed third at regionals this season, falling only to the two-time state champion Maddie Hayden from Caledonia. Adelaide Holderman, Thornapple Kel­ logg: She placed third in tournaments at Throe Riverg^aj[Ai;toaiiegsAlMS seasojstoM A freshfflan, she capped the year with a record of 18-10. Dezarae Mathis, Hastings: Nobody from the county finished higher on the state medal stand this season than Mathis who was third in the 120-pound weight class at the MHS?kA Individual State Finals. Mathis put together a record of 31 -9 as a sophomore this season. She was third at regionals and took the championship at the East Jackson Invite early in the season. Jordan Milanowski, Hastings: A twotime state qualifier, she saw her junior season end in the blood round at the state finals this winter. She had a record of 26-11 on the sea­ son. Milanowski, a 145-pounder, won the Gray­ ling Invitational this season and was the run­ ner-up at her weight class at the Hastings Girls’ Invitational. Olivia Post, Delton Kellogg; Post quali­ fied for the state finals in her freshman season at 125 pounds this winter. Post scored 11 victories on the season and had a fourth-place regional finish. Allison Slater, Lakewood: A senior. Slat­ er put together a record of 15-10 this winter competing at 120 pounds. Slater came up just one win shy of earning a spot in the state finals, falling in the blood round at regionals to the Saxons’ state medal•a 111 i6iUi9l UtQd nnr J .w iH rfote Sophia Sunior, Hastings: A state medalist as a junior last season, Sunior saw her senior season come up just short of a return trip to the state finals. She put together a record of 16-7 this sea­ son wrestling beUveen 190 pounds and 235 pounds. She won the Grayling Invitational and had a runner-up finish at the Hastings Girls’ Invitational. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday, April 11^, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday, April 11^, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M-43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance request: the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M-43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance request: Hope Horton is requesting retroactive relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 10.8, 11.5, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a covered-porch attached to an existing nonconforming single-family dwelling within the required front yard (lakefront) on a nonconforming lot of record located at 4070 S. Shore Drive, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number 08-07070-006-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the proposed porch to encroach twenty-one (21) feet into the twen­ ty-seven (27) foot setback (described in detail below). The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back fifty (50) feet from the front (lakefront) lot line on lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, which can be reduced by fifty (50) percent on lawfully nonconforming lots, except that a structure shall not be any closer to a lake­ shore than a straight line connecting the nearest building on each side of the lot. Further, unenclosed porches are allowed to project eight (8) feet into the required setback. In this case, the Straight line results in a required setback of thirty-five (35) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. Mike and Pam Scott are requesting relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a new single-family dwelling with an attached deck that is within the required front yard (lakefront) on a noncon­ forming lot of record located at 660 Scotts Drive, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number 08-07-290-002-00). If granted, the vari­ ance request would allow the proposed dwelling to encroach fifteen (15) feet into the ninety-one (91) foot setback (described in detail below). The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back fifty (50) feet from the front (lakefront) lot line on lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, which can be reduced by fifty (50) percent on lawfully nonconforming lots, except that a structure shall not be any closer to a lakeshore than a straight line connecting the nearest building on each side of the lot. In this case, the straight line results in a required setback of ninety-one (91) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at aamhQpetwp.CQm. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. hope township zoning board of appeals Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m, through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 213873 213873 0 ■' r-f •*r .#■• » I 1 I pf sV > �* 9. A 4 4' /fl ?• < » * r < A 1 Page 12 - Thursday. March 21, 2024 - The Hastings Banner ■, > * w ^■ki 5? >1^ > * b ’ T I I % •«* J a T I b I T / t I I a I 1 •F > • •T’ a* 4 1 MP ^7 > L « 7 . s * s - «> I, b* •« V < > IE U Top county grapplers among state’s best I A 5 son and is just the fifth Saxon ever to reach 50 wins in a season. He set a new Saxon sin­ gle season record for falls with 47. Hokanson was a state qualifier this season in Division 1. He is a three-time Interstate-8 Athletic Conference champion. 113: Christien Miller, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Miller put together a record of 37-3 in his junior season for the Trojans this winter and was the OK Gold Conference champion at 113 pounds. Miller was third at districts before his state tournament run came to an end. 120: Vincent Stamm, Lakewood: Stamm wrestled to a 34-11 record and a seventh place finish in Division 3’s 120-pound weight class at the MHSA.A Individual State Finals. Stamm won his weight class at the Elks Wrestling Tournament in January and scored a third-place finish at the CAAC Champion­ ships in February. He was third at both dis­ tricts and regionals to earn his state finals spot. 126: Kade Boucher, Lakewood: Ajunior, Boucher was 30-14 overall this season and earned a spot in the individual state finals. He was a runner-up at districts and placed third at regionals to earn his state finals spot. 132: Gauge Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: Now a two-time state medalist, Stampfler closed his winter by placing fifth in Division 4’s 132-pound wight class. He wrestled to a record of 53-7 this season. I* He placed third at the SAC Tournament, districts and regionals as a junior. 138: Colton Smith, Hastings: Smith fin­ ished his senior season with a record of 45-7 and his varsity wrestling time with an overall mark of 1 Id-36. Smith was an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Champion, a regional qualifier in Divh sion 1 andtone of the saxons’ team captains this winter. 144: Jonathan Krebs, Lakewood: A senior, Krebs fought thought the leftover pain of old injurie^ and the new pain of a tom ACL to get all the way to the, 144-pound champi­ onship match in Division 3 at the MHSAA Individual Stat^..Finals'\vhere he earned the runner-up meda . Lakewood got the chance to compete with rival Portland more than once this season as the two teams also battled in the newly reworked Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division. The Raiders got the best of the Vikings during their conference dual though. Strings of conference dominance were sty­ mied all across the county this winter. Hast­ ings was edged oul for the lnterstate-8 Athlet­ ic Conference Championship and the Thor­ napple Kellogg varsity wrestling team went through its first major rebuilding season in quite some time in the OK Gold Conference. All five of the county’s varsity wrestling teams were represented at those state finals in Detroit at the end of the season. Here are the 2023-24 All-Barry County Wrestling First and Second Teams Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was one county wrestler competing for a state championship al the end of the MHSAA Division 3 Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit the first weekend in March. A handful of others had already secured their final spots on the state medal stand. In all, a total of 13 guys were a part of the Grand March at the start of the state finals thanks to their status as individual state qual­ ifiers. It was a pretty good season for most of their teams too. Lakewood had the best sute run of anybody in the county as a team. The Vikings beat their district nemesis Portland at the start of the Division 3 team state tournament and fol­ lowed that up with a regional championship. The Vikings got to compete in the MHSAA Team State Finals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, falling to the perenni­ al state champions from Dundee in the state quarterfinals. All-Barry County Wrestling First Team 106: Troy Hokanson, Hastings: Ajunior with a record of 119-22 wrestling for the Saxon varsity, Hokanson was 50-4 this sea- » 4 & 1 t, 3* L 4 F J7 1' f J I t I I « ..w T * . I f v: t i ’t* X L 3 4 La $ t I ♦V t« fl •V Mitchell Swift - si*.4 -d « .M* * 11 r 4 I * 4 i a "I;:-.; m aiBBf J •l J I • ? • c «*pVU } / I Sa RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS •eV /s Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. , * 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCrulseLlnes.com Jonathan Krebs 1 1. ’ w ^i/ree BP ) a '®‘^A 4- I * r. I ' a if^ents 1 r L"' .. A rj 1 / I I' I •> ■ w* ► 1 't ; 1 a I I iV < U7 1 **r 1 J M t Pali I I K* * % A I I "I J y, March 24 I c» I •, J -'«h C'.* *4 Xl » a '.I I -J *4 1 .'^■ ■ I . t * -V..'4 tf' f 1 are You <3^11159'06 3esus?’S Tues^, 'March 26 » • 4^' z. 1.1 4 fl •J5 / I I-I « J* ' 'J J ‘J '1.1 .1 ■n« t r • .*4 I' I V ( I I *1 4 I4 C.!-, f A' ' I .. -- J. 5t a « I ae •a. I'M I I 4 f > •* 'W - I 4 c I •» / •» 4 • 'MIT. . • •. •• • a ( 4 r H/ ■ a ar, ) -I', I 'I 1* 1 March 29 > 7:0OT ^"the&tls” .ii h tJ a . .5' l&ast Supper” DraWa Si f I, 1. 7, c I*' I 4 I 111 ? I ,4 I I 3 f Good! 4^ » 3 b« J •4 lT« »l • f: I I A\a 4 I' Seder Mea'i; > K I r’ -» •-:a 1 I ' tr I/ 4 I ;? < I .k “If Z I ar V.-* Ka I I /*- * 4 '.'O v ^"'’Sstrart Ph h 'Of WPosslWe Feed P,&e( ■ ®‘™-atChur^h IS located at 209^ StreM III* ens aii.c 4 I 9^ t A. k I I •••• > f I L * /1 III t r J •H : V- J I. •< f I ■ 1 h A I U’ 4 4 4 I Krebs was 40-3 on the year. He won dis­ trict and regional championships on his way to the state finals and second a new team record for technical falls in a season. 150: Keegan Sutfin, Hastings: A state medalist as ajunior this winter, Sutfin placed fifth in Division I’s 144-pound weight class. He had a record of 47-7 this season and now is 119-20 as a varsity wrestler in three seasons at Hastings. He was the runner-up at his weight class in the 1-8 this season. 157: Haiden Simmet, Hastings: A senior, Simmet finished his year with a record of 39-8. He capped his varsity wrestling time with 98 total wins. Simmet was a team captain for the Saxons and the runner-up at his weight in the 1-8 this season. 165: Jayce Curtis, Thornapple Kellogg: The lone guy from TK to qualify for the indi­ vidual state finals this season. Curtis, a junior, put together an overall record of 42-10. He was the OK Gold Con­ ference champion at his weight class and won a district title in Division 2 too. 175: Luke Watson, Delton Kellogg: A senior, Watson qualified for the MHSAA Indi­ vidual State Finals for the first time this sea­ son thanks to a third place finish at regionals. Watson was 30-15 on the season. He was a runner-up at his team’s individual district tournament. 190: Jackson Burpee, Maple Valley: An individual state qualifier for the first time as a sophomore this winter, Burpee compiled an overall record of 35-6. He took victories at four tournaments this season including the Lions’ own Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament and the Saxons’ LH Lamb Tournament, He was a district runner-up and qualified for the state finals with a third-place regional finish. 215: Isaac Friddle, Hastings: Friddle, a junior, is a three-time state medalist after placing eighth in Division I’s 215-pound weight class this _ , season. He is just the fifth Saxon to ever be a state placer and can look to become the program’s first four-time wrestling state medalist next season as a senior. Friddle was 49-9 this season and now has a career mark of 139-31 overall. He won the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference champion­ ship at his weight class this year. 215: Joel Simon, Lakewood: A junior two-time state medalist, Simon wrestled his way to a fourth-place medal in Division 3’s 215-pound weight class at the state finals. Simon put together a record of 38-4 this winter. He was a district champion and a regional runner-up. 285: Mitchell Swift, Delton Kellogg; A sophomore, Swift wrestled his way to a fifthplace finish in Division 4’s 285-pound weight class at the individual state finals to earn his first slate medal. Swift put together^a record_^of 47-9 this season. He was a district champion and. .1. placed third at regionals. He was also the runner-up at heavyweight this season at the SAC Tournament. All-Barry County Wrestling Second Team 106: Kayle Mclellan, Delton Kellogg: One of a handful of outstanding freshmen for the Panthers this season, Mclellan was a regional qualifier this year thanks to a run­ ner-up district finals in Division 4. He placed fourth at the SAC Tournament at 106 pounds 113: Jordan Humphrey, Hastings: Hum- A . /• L 1 Isaac Friddle I I 4 I i i«a a .1 r k I i < r bbl .. < A r; - Lr 9^^ I f — I f ■f I .........J- 7 ----------------- - .l^l ■■ phrey was a regional qualifier in Division 1 as a junior this season. He compiled a record of 38-16 this season I and now has 98 varsity victories overall. 132: Dylan Pauline, Thornapple Kel­ logg: A sophomore, Pauline piled up 22 wins this season for TK. He had a 4-1 day at the Grandville Chal­ lenge, one of the Trojans’ tough early season tournaments, and placed fifth at the Hopkins Invitational later iq.the ^easorv ► z 138: Bryson Boucher, Lakewood: A freshman, Boucher was 34-15 overall this season and qualified for the state finals in Division 3. He placed third at both districts and regionals to earn his state finals spot. 138: Colten Denton, Hastings: A sopho­ more, Denton wrestled to a record of 34-1 b this winter. He took the championship this season at the Saxons’ own LH Lamb Tournament and was ±e runner-up at his weight class in the lnterstate-8. 144: Griffyn Harmon, Delton Kellogg: Harmon took a step up during his sophomore season wrestling to a record of 35-11. He was a regional qualifier in Division 4 thanks to a third-place district finish. Harmon was the runner-up at 138 pounds at the SAC Tournament this season. b. J 4 150: Chris Webb, Lakewood: A seniot for the Vikings this season, Webb saw his individual state tournament run end in the blood round at districts. Webb was eighth at the CAAC Championships this winter and had an overall record of 29-20. 157: Aden Armstrong, Hastings: A soph­ omore, Armstrong huge impact for the Sax­ ons. He compiled a 30-16 record and won the 1-8 Championship at his weight class. Armstrong was a team captain this year and won his weight class at the LH Lamb Tournament. 2^5* Blake Bossenberger, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore, he put together a record of 30-18 this season for TK • He had his season ended in the district blood round in Division 2 a week after plac­ ing third at his weight class at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. He was fifth at his weight class at the Kent County Classic early in the season. 175: Calder Villanueva, Lakewood: Vil­ lanueva had a solid junior season for the Vikings wrestling his way to nine victories. ■ He had a win in the Vikings' team district championship win over Portland and finished the season strong. 190: Kyle Echtinaw, Hastings: A sophomore who missed a chunk of time due to an injury, he still came up big for the Saxons. He wrestled to a record of 19-13. Echtinaw finished as the runner-un in weight class at the Interstate-8 Athleftc Conference tournament. 215: Michael Bhola, Delton KcHogg: One of two seniors on the DK rosier this w1 ter, Bhola put together a record of 26-24 this season. Bhola was a regional qualifier this season in Division. 285: Jaden Manhart, Lakewood: Man­ hart wrestled his way to a sixth-place finish at hts weight class at the CAAC Championships at the end of the year. A senior, he jumped around the heavyweight spots as needed for the Vikina s wrestling at 285 pounds, 215 and 190. He closed the year with a 26-11 overall record. 4 ) .j f p« t j » tS •J � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-03-28.pdf 30522750b8481aee1ec34f18ef56945b PDF Text Text .7 Ki 1 » Pedestrian island to be installed near Tyden Park Primary challenger emerges to face Rep. Johnsen See, stoTU> on ^aae 8 See story on page 2 I Saxon soccer splits first games of spring See story page 9 l'l"'l■ll'llll''ll"llpl"''ll'l"lll'l''llllllllllll<lll>>llll Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 CAR-RT LOT**C 005 C005 Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 1 • ^B99 SS^^S 7/30/2024 12.00:00 AM ANNER Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 13 ------ • a—I * f ■■■ I Thursday, March 28, 2024 $1.50 As Hastings robotics program rebuilds its team, students build career skills Hunter McLaren “It gets smarter every year, and it’s about Staff Writer designing a piece of machinery or an object A robot made by Hastings students went that’s functional at a high level, when you get head-to-head with dozens of others in a state­ down to it.” wide competition last weekend. Building and programming a robot for The Hastings robotics team, known as the even one function can be challenging. Hast­ Robo-Saxons, took their bot to Grand Valley ings students programmed their robot to do State University where it competed in the several - navigate an arena, pickup rings, FIRST Robotics West Michigan event on transport the rings and shoot them into a goal. Friday and Saturday. Each function also depends on several vari­ Each year, students are tasked with buildables - like the position of the rings and other ing a robot to perform objectives. This year, robots. The engineering and mathematics students had to build a robot to pick up circu­ required to design the robot is no joke, lar rings and carry them to a goal several feet Domke said. Even just the coding and pro­ off the ground before shooting them in. gramming work, one of the least visible parts How each robot makes that happen is total­ of the robot, is a huge undertaking. ly up to the students. The Saxons’ robot utiI mean, we had a couple whiteboards at lized a series of rubbery rollers attached to a the school full of mathematical equations movable arm to grab the rings. Once they had running to all the pieces and crunching that moved to the goal, the arm could be used to data,” Domke said. “It’s a huge process that aim the ring before shooting it back out with no one ever sees. To be here and see this the rollers. thing, the robot does a great job and the team Each round of the competition lasts less that’s running it gets a pat on their back but than five minutes, with several robots zipping really, who made that happen? It’s that code around each other in a blur of activity. Ed person.” Domke, Hastings career and technical educa­ The Hastings robotics team was started tion director, said while the performance almost a decade ago, but the program has Idoks effortless to spectators, it’s the result of hundreds of hours of student work. See ROBOTICS, page 8 “They did a good job with it” Domke said. t 9^ .A ?I1? I . ft • ». k I* b ^4 I I z TA' 4; I . . 1 »*• J A. .T^Aa'. >• A - I I J 1 • -A. ■ ; V I . .2 «• I 1 ( - ... k' ■I I i A t 3 - I 6°-' .V ‘•t > ) * B »/ Tbi. .-4 • .1 ? •s' if I .+i r V J I Lx.' L .. r' H : r >3 i J J ■I,. »■ I I Jr • aiH -r' A K < * 4 I I Si<yk4.9 * I >z k' • li J I 1 A 4* '-1 kb> r I. .1 K■ P A ■ - -.1 a - "f I- *.^1» ’ ’ zl e 1 ■J I ’Mi .• ’’it r3 & - 1 K /1 4 I 'V R 947 r U 1 Cv. -, •J ■ 1 V b A* t I J . ••• . . —-k: -'cjrX'i3* u f JI I k.i' if r zk^ . b r i<WL Z*‘ I • * H 4 I •% I C^1 A) »r r J . ss7 * 1 --r • •CW'^ V I ■"J* r- '■*• I •r* ■tsr «* *1 «4 fl ♦ • r* '^1 > > ■i .s h'\! J a tv «V A . ^7 i 4^ 1 I I FA *I < - 1 tr A-- '< * - ’J a 4 L 1 •L *V> s ■!■■ I r junior Lily^h gjy^mes, sophomore Aiden Oliver and junior Garrett Dunn control a robot durina the FIRST Robofl^St iTchban competition fiSrSTeek; They are part of the Robo-Saxons robotics team. (Phofos z .i'— • 1 r ::i • V -L_ja«ce' « •^*H^«*1*A* Richard Groos, the businessman who shared his blessings, passes away 1; "T< pV T: . I I I b J i fe •*•l I, ■ l; x; ♦ 7 I R A f Doug VanderLaan Contributing Writer A man whose life spanned two historical eras in the City of Hastings has passed away. Richard “Dick” Groos, the grandson of legendary entrepreneur Emil Tyden and a businessman who pushed the family’s enter­ prise legacy worldwide died Sunday sur­ rounded by family and under hospice care in Grand Rapids at the age of 94. Raised at his widowed grandfather’s knee in the home of his parents on Park St., Groos graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and continued his education at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. After a short mili­ tary service hitch, Groos returned to Hast­ ings, still filled with the business passion of his grandfather who ushered Hastings into the developing Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s. Groos took that drive to propel one of Tyden’s inventions, the dry valve, ceiling-re­ cessed fire prevention system, into the mod­ em world as an internationally-sold product. He had the foresight to create (the Viking Corporation) into a global player in the fire sprinkler industry,” marveled son Nick, who < I * ft f J I rV r Rtchard “ Dick” Groos > helped his father open the European market in 1989 and is still based in Luxembourg. “He was always fascinated by the idea of doing business outside North America. He was so respectful of other cultures and what goes on in the world outside the U.S.” But Groos never lost his love for and ded- ication to the home in which he was raised, continuing to live in Hastings where he raised a family of five children with his late wife, Ethel, herself an art patron and influential community builder. Groos’s most evident and lasting contribu­ tion to the community may have been his work in founding what has become the respected and far-reaching Barry Community Foundation. “I will remember Dick as a very detailed person and a very creative mind,” recalled Doug DeCamp, chairman/CEO of Flexfab Horizons International, who was among the group that worked with Groos to form the foundation. “He camei across and found that the Kellogg Company would put up (donated money) if we could match it. Dick was the one who found it and who got that whole thing started. “Most people don’t know that he and his family gave horrendous amounts of money to the community, but he never allowed that to be told or given out.” See RICHARD GROOS, page 3 Residents, property owners can take measures to avoid Spongy Moth infestation this season Jayson Bussa Editor For several years, infestations of Spongy Moth have ravaged trees throughout Barry County. The outlook for this spring and summer doesn’t appear to be any different. If any­ thing, it could be worse. “(With) milder winters you see a higher survival rate of the eggs....I think we’re going to have a pretty big population burst this year,” said Ben Savoie, forester for the Barry Conservation District. In preparation for the warmer season, when this invasive species is at its worst, Savoie gave a presentation at Tuesday morn­ ing’s Board of Commissioners meeting to provide insight into the issue. With residents primarily in southern Barry County grappling with infestations of Spongy Moth - formerly known as Gypsy 1* < . I » U * f i.* *1. ,r •) * 1 t ► t / ] t T • r I . •.s ( I * 1* I Fq I {? t . ** *9 t -4s •. . 1 'S ♦r e TJr /1 I, * 9 I * * f I 4 / .c. r 1 e I 'i' ..i 1 I 1 « -I *5 3 I 4 I I id L u IJ 1 11 I • * 27 S: ■ *4 I .K f4 Sr WJ A T X 351 5 1 a 1 I • i sr ■’Ti, ■f- I L * I T I * r!^?r I - • I 5 s . John J. Smith, a 100-year-old veteran and Woodland resident, was a member of the Ghost Army during World War II and recently received a Congressional Gold Medal to honor his service. (Photo by Jane Kostanko) Woodland veteran honored with Congressional Gold Medal last week * V ’ * •I i^i r ■ I '. r I fl I », « •»? ’ “1?^ 1 See SPONGY MOTH, page 2 •' Ji* Spongy Moth larvae are capable of decimating trees of all kind, using their vora­ cious appetites to potentially defoliate entire trees. (Photo from Michigan DNR) Jane Kostanko Contributing Writer Imagine waiting for nearly 80 years to be recognized by your country for your heroism on the battlefields of Europe during World War II. That is what John J. Smith of Woodland did, along with 1,100 fellow soldiers of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and 200 members of the 3133rd Signal Service Company, now commonly referred to as the Ghost Army. But last week Thursday, March 21, Con­ gress presented three of the seven remain­ ing men, now all 100 years old, as well as hundreds of family members, with the highest distinction it can bestow, the Con­ gressional Gold Medal. On Monday, Elizabeth Busk, Smith’s granddaughter who attended the Con­ gressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington D.C., placed the medal into Smith’s hands. The Ghost Army was a top-secret unit that used deception, in the form of blow­ up rubber tanks, jeeps and airplanes, sounds of troops and tanks coming and going that were recorded and broadcast from state-of-the-art speakers on the back of half-tracks, and imitation radio trans­ missions and Morse code so that the enemy would never know the real opera­ tors had changed locations to fool the enemy about the number and location of the troops. The missions undertaken by the Ghost Army - there were 24 in all, including two by the 3133rd in Italy - were credited with saving 30,000 American troops. See GOLD MEDAL, page 2 I I A i I ........ I , > - »l A ( « �Page 2 — Thursday. March 2B, 2024 — The Hastings Banner Republican primary challenger enters run against Rep. Johnsen the fray, will 1 I NEWS BRIEFS II to to •>* Jayson Bussa Editor A Hastings Republican who is no stranger to the political arena has joined the race for stale representative in District 78. Jon Rocha announced this weekend that he will be challenging fellow Republican and incumbent Gina Johnsen for the scat as repre­ sentative for District 78, which includes Hastings, Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Lowell, Ionia and Portland. The recent filing sets up a primary show­ down between Johnsen, from Lake Odessa, and Rocha, who ran for the same seat two years ago, but due to issues filing the neces­ sary paperwork was disqualified from the ballot. Still, Rocha, who is a resident of Hastings and works for Barry County corrections, pressed on by mounting a write-in cam­ paign, which ultimately fell short as Johnsen beat out Ben Geiger and Christine Barnes in a crowded Republican field to reach Lansing. A growing dissatisfaction over Johnsen’s performance in Lansing, however, drew Rocha back to give the race a second go. “A lot of people do say that it is an uphill battle going against an incumbent but gener­ ally, when you look at the numbers, (that applies) to unknowns battling incumbents,” Rocha said. “People w ho are just coming into the game and you don't know who they are so you have a huge uphill battle to try to get name recognition and help push things out there. That’s not the case here. We have extreme momentum. We had one of the larg­ est write-in campaign supports in the state of Michigan for a state rep candidate. It was incredible.” When asked why he felt it was necessary to run against a member of his own party, Rocha said “Her abysmal vote on the budget. That was the catalyst. That was, quite literally, every wish-list item that the Democrats want­ ed, and she voted for it.” Rocha was referring to the $82 billion bud­ get for fiscal year 2024 that was drafted by the Democrat-majority legislature and passed in June of last year, gamering mild support from the Republican side of the aisle, includ­ ing Johnsen. Rocha’s announcement comes on the heels of a growing chorus from the Barry County GOP that bemoans politicians who have run for office under the Republican label but don’t actually carry out the party’s agenda. Rather, they run as Republicans because Barry County and surrounding areas are deep red areas of the state. , “One of the biggest tene^ bfthe Republic can Party - there are so mkny that we talk Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced Bam County has been awarded S27.114 in State Set Aside dollars from the Department of Homeland Security <DHS)/Kcdcral fmergency Management Agen^ f^his money wdl food and shelter programs throughout the county. be used for supplcmenial emergency interested in applying for emergency food and jsscsa: - a f -"S' -«. ‘---xMorgan Johnson at the at heunitedwav ora Those interested in applying can also contact KuX Way at morgan@bcunitedway org or 269-945^01 a"/ tion? Email Johnson or mail the request to Barry County United Way. ATTN. FEMA FFSP. 231 South Broadway. I tastings, Ml 49058. Those who wish to fax their application can send sena it ii to lo 269-945*4536 Applications for the funding are due Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m Local agencies chosen to receive funds must: - Be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government. - Be eligible to receive federal funds. - Have an accounling system. - Practice nondiscrimination. demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter pro- Have grams. - If a private volunteer organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. . A local board made up of members of the Salvation Army. Barry County Con^issioners Hastings Area Ministerial Association, Continuum of Care, Barry County Commisston on Aging, South Michigan Food Bank, Catholic Charities and Barry County United Way will determine how the funds will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs in the area. Recently, the county distributed emergency food and shelter funds to the Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Aging, Catholic Family Services, Manna’s Market, Barry County United Way and the South Michigan Food Bank. Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Service.s of South Centra! Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct overIhe-phone interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organiza­ tion that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry. Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. ‘Dinner With the Doctor’ discusses lifestyle medicine Saturday Residents will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. John Kelly, an expert on lifestyle medicine, at a Dinner with the Doctor event being held at Hastings Seventh-day Adven­ tist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. The church is located at 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. Seats are limited, so those inter­ ested are asked to RSVP to HastingsAdventistHealth@gmail.com or call 269-804-9959. The event is free, though free-will offerings are welcome. Dr. Kelly will talk about how simple lifestyle changes can make huge differences in one’s health. Good habits and healthy, plant-based eating have been shown to help lower the risk of disease and improve preexisting conditions. “The goal is to share how really simple things, simple lifestyle changes, make such a huge difference,” said Kelly. Dr. Kelly will cite research that shows lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, can make real health impacts in minutes. Over time and with proper “dosing” of healthy lifestyle choices, one’s health can improve drastically - down to our DNA. “What I want pepple to come away with from the pinner With the Doctor meeting is ^'s^rigfha't Jife^lfe^ciuaHy can be more poU^H^f'Bven than'pharfnUceuTlCatS. But ifS like any other medical intervention; it has to be'dbsetf properly.” * These days. Dr. Kelly spends much of his time teaching health immersion courses to volunteers around the state. His StartANew.me lifestyle education program immerses attendees with knowledge about how making lifestyle choices affects health. Though the Dinner With the Doctor event is sponsored and hosted by the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, everyone in the community is invited to attend. « -V A I < r / ^4^ fX 4 >** I J • "'4 wrj W * — 3 GOD • COU I For State R 4 9^ r 7 h- J K’ •e HA 'Z " , fOUhTHV' fAMW 500.0* ^court«’'Z’ fV f 7 b. 'u-» com R K*r » '. I ^S'^' ’ fe'S2 ’ ■'1'^^ gm I p* ’' • «to J f' 9^ to A lec ■ X t. .w I t f / - b I 8 ’K: isa" gSST*”* f*8«. to 4 t. Jon Rocha of Hastings is running for state representative in District 78, pitting him against fellow Republican and incumbent Gina Johnsen. (Photo provided) •« about - but one of the biggest ones is that we work on lowering budgets and dropping taxes but ... (U.S.) Congress just voted for a $1.2 trillion increase to the budget and we have the House right now. We hold the purse strings.” “This is not unlike anything we’ve seen in the state, as well,” Rocha continued. “We continue to hold the purse strings, we don’t hold the government accountable and we don’t hold our legislators accountable, either. Everything they said they would do - which was balance budgets, meaning decrease taxes, stop the pork spending and that type of thing - that’s what they’re doing. We continue to do it and I think a lot of Republicans are tired of spending money on unnecessary things when it could go back to the people and thendistricts or their districts alone.” “?2S' 4 j^^lCSE I 'ASHES’ * - ?js 'yy SiU*** si ze^sti* 5,sbssiO* W«BaBi3 ytUl I*** KM ’ISr K i sn * * r<t’. ^ixcafldcaKi SSK'SniBtt JBi E • ftS CW 36? r 'SKT « W I to WB* iisiEitoablwEd! nicxrxfiS'TT- ic'ivjrre MCI S’/3^<21 m ' I i GOLD MEDAL, continued from page 1 ® iRBecBaBi^bedRiQ^ Individual income tax returns due in less than a month The work of the 23rd Headquarters Spe­ cial Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company was finally declassified in 1996. Eventually, it caught the attention of Rick Beyer, a historian, filmmaker and author, who directed and produced an award-win­ ning PBS documentary about the men, The Ghost Army, in 2013. In 2015, Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles co-au­ thored a Ghost Army book. Beyer also started working on getting the Ghost Army the Con­ gressional Gold Medal, by lobbying along­ side many of the children and grandchildren of the WWl I soldiers As Representative Annie Kuster, D-NH explained when she introduced the Gold Medal Bill back in 2015, “They risked their lives to draw forces away fromi American combat forc­ es, so they would receive'less resistance. This required a special kind of courage.” Besides Rep. Kuster, Chris Stewart, The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month. State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15. For more information about e-filing, go to mifastfile.org. To date, more than 2.1 million returns for the 2023 tax year have been processed, providing more than $1.46 billion in refunds. The average refund amount is $841. Printed tax forms are available online and at public libraries, post offices in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, Department of Health and Human Services county offices, and Treasury field offices. For the benefit and convenience of taxpayers, both federal and state of Michigan indi­ vidual income tax returns are due April 15, 2024. Individuals with low income, disabilities or 60 years of age or older may qualify for free tax preparation help from IRS-certified volunteers. More information about free tax help can be found at irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep or by dialing 2-1 -1. Additional free tax help can be found at michiganfreetaxhelp.org. ?F S (R-UT) in the House, and Senators Ed Mar­ key (D-MA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) spon­ sored the bill. Finally in 2022, after seven years of lobby­ ing, President Joe Biden signed the Congres­ sional Gold Medal Act into Law. That was when Smith’s granddaughter, Busk, went to work making sure that the medal would get to her grandfather. Busk started with Senator Debbie Stabenow. Then she tried the Army, The National Guard, the VFW, The Veterans Administra­ tion and the Pentagon. Many people tried to help her along the way, but she was having no luck. Finally she came across the Ghost Army Legacy Project on the internet. There was a contact form that she filled it out. She was contacted by Beyer, who is the president of the project. Busk said, “He said, ‘Hi, I’m Rick Beyer. sltKisamcrmie caaa iBiaft'iz^iaiwSilh I’m so excited to hear from you! I’ve been trying to find your grandfather. It’s really hard to find somebody named John Smith. I’d tn love to talk to you on the phone. On Monday, Busk, who attended the Con­ gressional Gold Medal Ceremony with her husband Richard, placed the medal into Smith’s hands. When asked how he felt, Smith simply said “Well, I’m glad to see it.” Now Smith has plans to have the face of the medal engraved on his headstone. “It’s going to say, Ghost Army, Sergeant John J. Smith, then the medal. World War II, 3132nd Signal Service Company, the Sonic Unit of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, Masters of Deception, Awarded the Ghost Army Medal,” he said. I’m doing it, not for me,” he added. “1 want people to know there was something that happened in this world way beyond your imagination.” K7» a I .t k r3Bs a r^3CU3^ •to 3Caa5. 3b|8B ®* ja —sMan ABat ^taqisssaaisjjgj^j. a r' ?» Wl * AB «e 44T5 isg *|R: V s I » 'l t •*1 I a '■ VA h 1 ^ecZ £ife SPONGY MOTH, continued from page 1 , 1 I < i ■ ‘■■^ I » ( IA 4 J Easter at Hastings Church of the Nazarene EASTER EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 3OTH, 2024 | 11: AM JOIN US AT CHURCH HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N BROADWAY SUNRISE RISE SERVICE MARCH 31ST, 2024 | 8:30 AM HASTINGS, Ml 49058 httP8.7Zwww.hastiny8na2.org/ BRUNCH MARCH 31TH, 2024 | 9:30 AM SfS^S EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE MARCH 31ST, 2024 | 10:45 AM WATCH US ON YOUBTUBG r - •* I ,1 I ** «, Restoration through Resurrection f a I Moth - Savoie provided information on the pest’s life cycle in addition to some do-it-yourself treat­ ment methods that might prove effective in treating the infestations. The information provided by Savoie comes as larvae prepare to emerge from their egg masses in April Z* and these caterpillars van^ipiuars embark emoarK on seven to eight weeks of constant feeding on leaves. While they prefer oak trees, Spongy Moth can impact all tyi^s of hardwood species, including evergreens. These caterpillars are often mistaken for other types of lent worms, which are also considered as destructive as Spongy Moth. ’t hatched ,1Right X now, they haven Haven't hatched yet,” Savoie said. We will be beginning to see them at the end ‘ and at that point is when we will see a lot of the impacts that Spongy Moth have on the fine citizens of Barry County and the forests we enjoy. Not on y do they destroy trees through their appetites, but Spongy Moth larvae drop excrement causing an even greater mess and inconvenience for property owners. Their appetites can cause the defoliation of trees, which can kill smaller, less-established trees. trees Spongy Moth averages outbreak cycles of five to seven years and Savoie said that Barry County is near the end of that - around year five. Eventually the population will collapse on its own, but in the meantime, many residents still have to contend with the problem. Large-scale spray applications are an option, but they come at a fairly steep price and are not always guaranteed to work. Aerial spraying is a must because the application must be made to the entire tree, otherwise it won’t be effective. “It’s a management of risk we have to deal with because this is an outbreak cycle that these insects go on and lasts about five to seven years then have a steep population crash,” Savoie said. “If we apply treatment right when it’s going into that population crash, it should be a waste of resources for the county or for the individual trying to spray their property.” Savoie presented a case study from Ada Town­ ship where the township opted to partner with Ham­ ilton Helicopters to apply spray in 2022, which came with a $200,000 price tag. Few state dollars are available for these large-scale applications, as the state considers Spongy Moth to be an endemic invasive species. Vigilance on behalf of residents can make a dif­ ference though, as Savoie laid out some precautions that residents can take to protect their trees. One method is to seek out and remove egg mass­ es. These egg masses are a rusty orange color and fuiry. Spongy Moth prefers to lay eggs on oak trees and the undersides of branches. Each egg sack con­ tains 500 to 600 eggs, so scrapping them off and using soapy waler to kill them can help to signifi­ cantly cut down on the population. Large groups of larvae can also be killed off by scrapping them into soapy water. Also, banding ^ees with burlap or banding tape can trap the larvae on the trunk of the tree and kill them. “The damage done to the frees can be complete defoliation, ” Savoie said. . — They can lose all of their eaves in a given year. This is what we see in the worst outbreaks. We’ve seen this occasionally furty area recently. to k toi 1*kS ,> b» >1 to SSVv J**: Y ; ' ?S,i? I I Wi * »‘he Barry Coun- i I I I 1 I 1 1 \y I b « I r �1 * kt I JI I K County planners discuss new mineral mining regulations I sb. n I. ® % I rw k I Greg Chandler *jto A *4^ •J. ^7' A A S X ' V* T K Lk c *:—k u * It K tr s 4^ I I. f I I. 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Cooper, whose spouse died in 1999, the same year Ethel Groos passed away, tells of many special Tuesday evenings when she and roos would join a small group of compatri­ ots tor dnnks, dinner and spirited conversa- “He was an unbelievable dad which is sort of hard to come by because he had a lot of business responsibilities.” IFnrer About four months after approving a sand wv ^d gravel mining operation in Orangeville township, Barry County planning commis* •* r sioners are working to develop new ground rules to address future requests for similar .... * t mining operations in the county. X'* For about 90 minutes Monday night , com1 missioners combed over a proposed planned .Wi — Nick Groos about mineral removal ordinance that will lay down ♦♦V I Hon. standards that companies must meet to get a Richard Shuster. his father, Richard A view of a gravel pit owned by Top Grade Aggregates, located at 3300 N. Patterson permit to mine sand and gravel in most Barry He was a good listener and I had to do Road on the border of Allegan and Barry counties. Applications for new gravel minina “Dick” Groos County townships. It gives commissioners quite a lot of the talking,” she related. “He operations within Barry County have proven to be contentious and laborious to review the ability to approve special land use mining loved music and the symphony so I got to go A new ordinance aims to fix that. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) operations on properties of at least five acres, with him. He was such good company company.”” so long as the company submits a plan Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics, Inc “The idea of this is so that you don’t get that expert if you need him to appear at meetthing so find people and let them be the upfront to rehabilitate and restore the proper­ became familiar with that warm approach somebody - let’s say they become financially ings of the Planning Commission to convey experts. And, two, everybody ’ s got a prob ­ ty after it completes mining on the site. and sharp acumen after joining the commu­ unstable and they move along and they had all any explanation or additional narrative that lem and if you can help them solve it, you’ll This is a process of not only getting min­ nity foundation as it was transitioning with good intentions to reclaim the site, but they expert may want to give,” Redick said. be successful. erals out of the ground but m^ing sure it’s the Kellogg grant and matching community now have 100 acres open and that’s when they A 1982 Michigan Supreme Court ruling in a I II always remember how, when I did done in a way where there is prior thought gifts from the original Thomapple Founda­ go defunct ... This is going to force them to Kent County lawsuit has significantly impact­ something good, he’d come into my office, given to what the end use of this property is tion into the present Barry Community reclaim (the land), consistent with their ed the ability of local governmental units to pump his fist and say, ‘You’re a champ!’ going to be, making sure that what they're Foundation. approved reclamation plan, in 15-acre incre­ block sand and gravel mining operations. That “He had a wonderful life, he shared all his proposing is consistent with the end use you Dick was one of the finest businessmen I ments so you don’t get any large swath of ruling led to the creation of the Zoning blessings.” ever knew,” said Jacobs. “He was a mentor want to see with the property under the master areas that are sitting open,” Redick said. Enabling Act by the Legislature in 2006, and This, in part, is why Groos was such a plan and zoning ordinance,” said coun^ attor­ and a fnend who I really got to know better _____ _ , If approved, commissioners could grant a loved member of the Tuesday night get-toan amendment to that act five years later. when we were working on the biography of gethers at Judge Shuster’s home ney Ron Redick, who went ovenliie 2.7-page company a permit to mine at a site for no Act 113 of the Zoning Enabling Act says document with commissioners-Monda^ his grandfather, Emil Tyden, ‘ An Ordinary more than five years, Redick said. that local communities cannot pass an ordi­ Cooper, the 1948 high school classmate, A PMR permit would only be allbii^d on Man Who Made Others Extraordinary.’ “They can seek a renewal for longer than chuckles at an anecdote from one of those nance that would “prevent the extraction, by properties zoned agricultural, rural re^tntial Tyden was instrumental in bringing most Tuesday nights related that, if there’s circumstances that justify the mining, of valuable natural resources from to Groos’ love of ot our major industries to Hastings, one of music. or conservation reserve, Redick'^dl^ • project taking longer than that, which can any property unless very serious consequenc­ which was the Viking Corporation, which The proposed ordinance comes ju^ a few - often be the case if you’re talking about very “We M •ew up in the Jazz Age and I remem­ es would result from the extraction of those Dick took over from his father, Richard A. months after commissioners last November large properties,” Redick said. ber him telling the story about being in the natural resources.” Groos another Cornell graduate and then approved a special land use and site plan for A company seeking a permit renewal must service when some rock-and-roll music came The act lists criteria for what would fall Stoneco of Michigan to develop the Delton took his grandfather’s genius worldwide.” apply to the Planning Commission at least on. He asked, ‘What is that?’ and somebody under “very serious consequences” for reject­ That accomplishment could be seen as a Quarryion a 160-acre site on Miller Road, 120 days before the existing permit is to replied, ‘Lieutenant, that’s rock-and-roll!’ ing a mining operation. They include impact tribute to the grandfather Groos adored and oyer objections from nearby residents who expire, Redick said. “He always told us, ‘That’s the year music on existing land uses, impact on property val­ with whom, as a youngster standing with him said the project would negatively affect air died.’” , Mwing removal, processing and transport ues and impact on pedestrian and traffic safety. at the railroad tracks each morning in Hast­ and water quality, traffic and property values opefSions would be limited to 7 a.m. to 5 Fortunately, rock-and-roll music didn’t In the Stoneco case, project developers and ings, waited for the Chicago Tribune to be in the area. diminish Groos’ love for other styles of music p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mining opponents presented conflicting studies on dropped off in one of the mailbags from the Commissioners went back and forth over a activity would be banned on federal holidays or for the calling he felt to help his communi­ how mining operations would affect property passing train. period of 18 months on whether to approve such as Christmas, Memorial Day, the Fourth ty. Dave Coleman is a former son-in-law who values. Some commissioners would like to Groos was learning mentorship already as the Stoneco project, eventually agreeing to of July and Thanksgiving, Redick said. saw that commitment close up and never see a site-specific report required on how a M *ant approval with a series of conditions that a youngster and nurtured that gift to be used stopped admiring it. The ordinance also would require a develfuture project might impact the value of surincludes requiring the company to install dust to create a lifelong memory for most every­ “I have so much respect for him and his oper to pay an annual surveillance fee that rounding properties. one he encountered. monitors on the site for one construction sea­ friends,” said Coleman, “he was just so ded­ would offset the county’s costs of enforcing Some of the things that were submitted “ He saw something in me that I didn ’ t son, sound monitors to measure noise from see icated to making good things happen for the terms of ±e PMR permit, with that fee to with the Stoneco application were general­ in myself,” said Bonnie Gettys, who was the location for one construction season, and people.” be based on the tonnage of mineral material ized studies. They weren’t specific to the area there with Groos from the start as the execumaintaining monitor wells along the edge of removed during the entire removal operation. Which is why Coleman was never sur­ in question,” Redick said. tive director of the Barry Community Foun­ the property for as long as mining is per­ prised that, after a successful college career at The Planning Commission would set the fee “A lot of the potential sites for mines are dation. “1 was hired by the United Way in formed at the site. by resolution, Redick said. an Ivy League institution like Cornell, Groos not going to have a site-specific housing 1994 but they could only pay me for a headed straight home to Hastings. If approved, the new ordinance would “Those are not fees that can be used for study done (in advance), previous to what we 20-hour week. I was ready to take another job require a site developer to describe the nature “There was a successful (family) business any purpose. They can only be used to admin­ may want. We may have to have one done ... when Dick said, ‘Let’s do 50 percent at the to run,” as Coleman saw it. “In those days, of the mining operation, including when the ister the ordinance at the site, and if any (fees not at each site, but (at) certain sites,” Com­ United Way and 50 percent at the Foundation. project would begin, hours and days of opera­ there were more important things, but he was are) unused at the termination of the project, missioner Jack Nadwomik said. Then you can make a living wage.’ tion, the type and quantity of material that will they are to be refunded to the appHcant, always around for family. He was always Commissioner Jack Miner thanked Redick “I don’t think Dick or any of us understood there for things; he had his part to play in the be removed frora, the site, and, methods of Redic|c ^aid. for the work he put in to develop the prothe impact this organization would have.” ^xtractin^[?/;i4ncpf^^^iiigThe^^ ™ ■J'"' family.” po^ed ,ordy;iapce. Today, the Barry Community Foundation would require the developer to submit “a feaWhich is the delightful mystery that SOD the ability to address “very serious adverse When this all started out, we (wanted) to has built $57 million in assets. On a per Nick will forever carry in his own life. sible and detailed site rehabilitation plan” for consequences or serious environmental have a document that we could hand to appli­ capita population basis, Gettys likes to point capiid population oasis, Gettys likes to point “I never remember him going on business restoring the property once mining is conclud­ impact” that would result from a mining cants, to have them know what was expected, out that It IS now larger than even the trips but he was probably gone all the time ” ed there, according to the ordinance language. operation that may include additional truck for them to figure out what the cost was. mega-Southeast Michigan Foundation censaid Nick.“We never talked about business The ordinance would also limit how much traffic, decreased air quality, and loss of prop­ We’re not there yet, but we’re really close,” tered in Detroit and quips, “We are the big­ things at dinner. Dinner was always a big of a site can be mined at any one time. No erty values. It would also allow the commis­ Miner said. gest small community foundation in the thing and we always had dinner together but more than 15 acres of land would be allowed sion to seek outside expertise to address some Redick will incorporate commissioners’ State of Michigan.” it was never about business things, his job or to be used for mining operations or activities of those concerns. comments on the ordinance and come back When Groos and Gettys heard Dr. Russell the hassles. at any one time. Of the land that would be in It gives the Planning Commission the with a revised ordinance proposal for the next Mawby of the Kellogg Foundation state that “He was an unbelievable dad which is sort use, no more than one-third of it can be used option to contract with an independent. scheduled Planning Commission meeting on “every community should have access to a of hard to come by because he had a lot of for removal of mining material and no more third-party expert to prepare any or all of those April 22. The ordinance would have to go community foundation” and that his organi­ business responsibilities.” than one-third can be used for site prepara­ reports or studies, or to evaluate the studies through a public hearing process before it is zation would match every $2,000 gift in Through it all, Groos remained a cheerful tion, according to the ordinance language. that the applicant presents, as well as having adopted. Barry County with a $1,000 gift from the person, always encouraging and delightfully Kellogg Foundation, Groos* business acumen loyal. kicked in. He was always in a chipper mood,” “He was the one who listened,” recounted summed up Nick. “We can only hope that Gettys. “He said, ‘If people are going to give we’re as lucky to live the life he lived. us money we should go out and get it.’ He got There’s not another person who deserved it - and it wasn’t all his money, either. It was it more.” a very interesting, wonderful time in my life.” Groos Groos is is survived survived by by his his five five children, children Groos was an affirming leader who gave Margaret Coleman of Grand Rapids; Tom of everyone grace. Today, Gettys insists, people New York; Fred of Marquette; Nick, of Luxat the Viking Corporation in Hastings would embourg; and Cahssey Augenstein of Grand Greg Chandler needed there ... it wasn’t structurally capable mine the bond amountithat should be paid to tell you Groos knew the name of every perRapids. Staff Writer (to handle Verizon’s antennas),” Rodriguez the county to assure the tower project will be son on the production floor. The family is planning a memorial service A cellular telecommunications tower will added. properly completed. McManus was absent “He taught me two things,” said Gettys. to be held during the upcoming spring sea­ soon be going up behind the Carlton Town­ The Carlton Township Board in September from Monday night’s nneeting. “One, you’ll never be an expert in everyson. ship hall. 2020 approved setting aside the land for the Barry County planning commissioners tower, but the lease was not signed until June Monday voted 6-0 to approve a special land •MT' ■•‘’toto * j<iw>iwci'i.iULnn.i ■ 2023 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. M* use allowing for TowerCo to build a 197-footThe initial term of the lease is five years, and T high monopole tower on township property at can be extended automatically by the lessee 85 Welcome Rd. The tower will handle both for up to five 7-year terms. The township will L -8 4G and 5G communications service. receive $900 per month to start, with a 5 per­ Verizon will be the anchor tenant for the cent increase at each renewal term. Supervi­ tower, said Amy Rodriguez, a site develop­ sor Brad Carpenter wrote in an email to the ment project manager for Telecad Wireless, Hastings Banner. representing both TowerCo and Verizon. Two nearby residents spoke out against the www.firstchurchhastings.org The tower will be erected on a 75-foot-bytower’s approval. Elden Shellenbarger said 75-foot wooded area that has been leased the project would have a negative impact on from the township, Rodriguez said. property values. “The tower will be designed to accommo“You’re going to limit the pool of people Thursday March 28, Maundy/Holy Thursday at 7pm We date a minimum of three carriers - Verizon that want to come and buy property that’s for plus two additional (carriers), as needed, sale in that neighborhood,” said Shellenbargremember the last evening Jesus shared with His Disciples which Rodriguez said. er, who also questioned the project’s impact celebrates His example of humble service and self-offering. The tower will be built behind the Town­ on television, citizens band radio and ham ship Hall and set back into the trees to limit radio signals. its visual impact, Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said the project would not affect “This is going to increase service to homes CB or ham radio operations. in the area, to people who are outside and Verizon has their own frequencies Friday March 29, Good Friday at 7pm - We proclaim the good (people) while driving,” Rodriguez said. there’s no impact on that,” she said. news of salvation through Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross. CluiTndd “The Verizon engineers identified this loca­ Rodriguez said that the lowers are built to tion as the optimal location to meet those withstand hurricane-force winds, and should Additionally, all are welcome anytime from sunrise to sunset to service needs (and) avoid interference with the tower collapse for any reason, it would come walk our Labyrinth to reflect and pray. existing towers.” collapse on itself rather than fall over. She Telecad had looked at co-locating a wire­ added that the company has to get approval less antenna at a tower about a half-mile away from the Federal Communications Commis­ from the Township Hall before pursuing con­ sion as well as the Federal Aviation Adminisstruction of a new tower, Rodriguez said. fration, the latter because of the site’s proxim­ “We had lengthy conversations with that ity to Gerald R. Ford International Airport Sunday March 31, Easter Sunday at 10am All are welcome to I IaPPV P-AblL tower company (Southern Michigan Tower) before it can build the tower. ’ hi come and share in the triumphant celebration of the Resurrection ... Their response to us in the end was that the We are aware of the airport and we make tower would not accommodate Verizon’s sure that we meet all those requirements ” of our Lord Jesus. Easter Brunch @ 9am Kids Easter Egg Hunt equipment. There was limited room on the Rodriguez said. @9:30am. tower,” she said. The tower is expected to serve a five-mile “We did everything we could to make it area and is expected to stand for at least 50 work, because honestly, the cost of building a years, Rodriguez said. I new tower is something we try to avoid if L Commissioners included in their motion to possible. We couldn’t get the heights we have County Flanner Jim McManus deter- County planners OK cellular tower behind Carlton Twp. Hall ¥• Pfirst 5 tree, The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 2024 — Page 3 405 N. M37 Highway a church for all ages Hastings, Ml 49058 I PRESBYTERIAN J I*? >• I*-3 ' ’t' (A* ».• k’ • 4^ * c I 1 I I 9f I I I �<1 I T! f > J 5; I it I -I V’ > 1 VI 4 ’ VAI »!' I /,?! Z-1 pl 1/1 (* / Page 4 — Thursday. March 2fl. 2024 — The Hastings Banne » 4 I > « * I Ai iki Did you see xl •'SI, . - / f I 1 I* 7 March Crafty*ness ■ « While March Madness was in motion on various basketball courts around the country last week. March Mania was in full swing at Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The church holds the craft show and marketplace every year, giving local artisans a chance to display their wares while also raising money for the church. This year’s event, held March 23. drew a steady roster of vendors - some from outside of Barry County. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) t A I ' •' 4- / 1 «r r< :r . * terr I» --J* .Al T 5 L ww* remember? Do you •xn »•> A ‘f * 4 w r / t- V f « *fe 1 4 I *>♦ •1 I f « ***** V I * « 1 < » ! i t c- / iZ ^9 *b J f- ,A -’'-^ t < I I r :^k ' 'J > ■ I K »** - ” r ’ 4 I /<A ■1 4 «• I - I »'.'4 5‘ i u-t' 1 ■ ' L ''' ■■. tl 1 < -^■4 / - t I M t ..X d 1 =^- .Xts*4 A V-■ f A i f ii ! "if ’ A . l< r I J .. 4 • - ..*4. - r ? '7' I> L-r / ff* 1 b' * I ' *’7-- ff J I > I ’We^i '■ ■» T t > • A *5 4 ( « 1 t u .1 •1 Peter Rabbit appears at Central School Bannerca. 1989 “The Tale of Peter Rabbit" was performed by Jan Matthew’s first grade students at Central Elementary last Tuesday for many enchanted parents and grandparents. Here. Laura McKinley, as Auntie Flo (left), introduces the familiar characters of Mother Rabbit (Catie Case), Mopsy (Lauren Stineman), Flopsy (Danielle Bowman) and Cotton-tail (Heather Girrbach). The other member of the family, Peter, played by Danny Johnston, smiles behind Aunt Flo. Lined up against the wall are cousin bunnies Jenny Clapp, who played a carrot, Ruth Winegar, as green beans, and Lisa Simon portraying a radish. T Have you met? This summer will mark 22 years of vol­ unteer service for Hastings resident Leo Hine. It was 22 years ago, while recovering from back and heart operations, that Hine went to his pastor to find some direction. “I told the pastor after I started healing up from my heart, 1 said, ‘I don’t even know what I’m gonna do anymore, ’” Hine said. “And he said, ‘Well, Leo. The Lord gifted you twice. You got a gift to gab, and you got a good singing voice. Hine’s pastor told him both of his gifts could be put to use at Barry County’s nurs­ ing homes, where he could volunteer. A few days later, Hine grabbed his guitar and sang for the first time in years at Thomapple Manor. He’s been doing it ever since, singing gospel and classic country music each week at nursing homes throughout the county. He makes conversation and tells a few jokes, too - even collaborating with last week’s feature, Duane Campbell. But most of all, Hine enjoys singing. He s faced further medical issues, losing a leg to a staph infection a few years ago. Now using a wheelchair, he’s had to change his lifestyle. He dove deeply into his interests, writing stories and poetry, taking wild­ life and . landscape r- photos r------- , creating sketch art and woodworking projects. Even with new challenges and facing chronic pain, he hasn’t slopped singing. ^ile his hobbies keep him busy, the time ne spends volunteering at nursing homes is an escape. 4 II When I’m singing, I don’t feel all the mTb?k’••’""g r 1 f* > «*► * \ V ri r c :V 't •if IM Hine has been recognized for his volunteer work throughout the years, but he doesn’t do it for the V recognition. Hine just hopes to inspire others to help those in need. It’s often easier than people think although not everyone can sing, it doesn’t hangs up his hat, someqne else will carry on in his place. “I’ve been to differ^t places, but Barry County has probably the most volunteers in any county in this surrounding area. There’s no doubt about it,” he paid. “We want our children and our grandchildren to carry on this kind of thing.” j For his dedication t^ serving others and helping in any way he can, Leo Hine is this week’s Bright Light. Greatest songs ever written: When I sing, I don’t only hear the music and the words. I feel what I’m saying. The best song, I think, is “Silent Night.” The story, the music, it tells it all. “Amazing Grace” would probably come in close second, because I love that song. “Amazing Grace” is what it’s all about, for me as a Christian and for anybody that loves gospel music. Grace is the only thing that keeps us on a steady, even keel. Favorite thing about Barry County: I honestly believe the best thing about Barry County is it’s a senior-oriented community. I ye seen that more here than I have seen in different counties. Advice for staying married 53 years: We ve always done everything together. We always did things together, and I think that s the most important thing. Favorite season and why: My favorite se^on would be spring. I like the outdoors, think spring always brings in new stuff. Especially these, last few years, our winters are shorter and you get to see the new buds out. ach Week, the Banner profiles a person w o makes the community shine. Do you now someone who should be featured ecause of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sona ity fof stories he or she has to tell. k f X 's Leo Hine take much to keep someone company. Vol­ unteering at an assisted living facility doesn’t take much, but it could mean the world to someone who feels alone or isolat­ ed, Hine said. I’d want somebody to come in and talk to me. I’d want somebody to visit with me,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do one little thing to volunteer for people.” Now 72, Hine said he’s not looking to quit singing anytime soon. Even on days when he feels his worst, he said volunteer­ ing helps him make it through. It certainly doesn’t hurt that residents give his perfor­ mances a warm welcome, he said. “The Lord will tell me when to quit. I don’t know if it’s anything special or not, but they make me feel as blessed as they are,” he said. “I guess you can’t stop doing that. I mean, you gotta be pretty ornery and pretty darn uptight to quit something like that, especially when you’re the star of the show.” He s happy to continue his work for as long as he can. He hopes that when he €4 M Z 4 J or I I •4.'. * t The world needs the Easter message r> Send information Hastings Banner. 1351 N. Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058: or 5. com. tion of our leaders puts us in a vulnerable position, one that could lead to more trage­ dy in the future. More tragic is the personal unhappiness for those individuals who so desperately need the hope and promise that comes with the Easter message. So, where do we find the answers to so many of these questions and of this dis­ cord? I would suggest that living - or at least observing - a life of promise with hope and renewal in the heart goes a long way toward peace. “Religious practice appears to have enormous potential for addressing today’s social problems,” says Allen Bergin, a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University. “Considerable evidence indi­ cates that religious involvement reduces problems such as sexual permissiveness, teen pregnancy, suicide, drug abuse, alco­ holism and increases self-esteem, family cohesiveness and general well-being.” A growing number of social scientists recognize the power that religion has in protecting the family from the forces that would tear it down, according to Bergin. Some 81 percent of the studies he cites show a positive benefit from religious practice, 15 percent show a neutral effect and only 4 percent show little or no effect. According to another study conducted by David Williams of the University of Michigan, “regular religious attend^ce led to much less psychological distress.” Williams continues, “It appears the prac­ tice of religion has a significant effect on happiness and an overall sense of personal well-being.” The newly-released 2024 World Happiness Report states that the U.S. dropped out of its Top 20 for the first time in the report’s I2-year history. The U.S. now ranks 23rd, compared to No. 15 last year. Researchers say the drop is due to how Americans under 30 years of age feel about their lives. This should be a wake-up call to our country’s leaders, but I’m sure they will just brush it off as they have _ _ _ with so _ many other predicaments * in > which we find ourselves ir^thge difficult, J tumultuous times. Our Founding Fathers promoted the freedom of all Americans to practice their faith yet, in recent years, political leaders seem restrained to speak of that fi’eedom due to the constitutional separation between church and state. As a rule, though, most politicians never give a speech without referring to religion in some way, as if making a campaign stump speech. Imagine if our leaders truly lived - and then legislated - with hope, renewal and a promise in their hearts. “So, I say to you. Ask and it will be given to you; search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you,” said Jesus Christ. I hope that churches will be filled this Easter with people looking to celebrate the incredible story that may be the answer to the troubles of the world - just as it has always been. Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems we face,” said former President Ronald Reagan. The Easter message is one of hope, joy, renewal and new life — for every heart. Happy Easter! As our world simmers, boils and bums, how appropriate it is that the Easter mes­ sage of Christ’s resurrection comes along every year to renew our faith and hope for better days. Thou^ it seems the message loses more of its significance every year amidst all the new spring fashions, the bunnies, the Easter eggs and the candy, I believe the promise that comes with a resurrected Christ is a truth that even non-believers should consider as the world seems to sink deeper into its troubles. For Christians, Easter marks the culmi­ nation of Holy Week and the 40-day Lent­ en season, something even more special than Christmas. The birth of Jesus was certainly a celebratory event, but His tri­ umph on Easter over death and the evil ways of the world is a promise He has made to all of us for the same. For Chris­ tians, it’s our hope and faith in a better world yet to come. I believe the message is meant for every heart and I believe it truly is a lesson that lights the path for each one of us - even those who choose not to believe - to deal with the world’s troubles and ugliness. It’s no secret that church attendance has dropped in our nation and, for many, the day is just another holiday celebrated with eggs, toys and candy. Even though the number of U.S. adults who don’t identify with any organized religion is growing, religion still plays an important role for many families throughout Barry County. A recent Pew Research Center survey finds that 80 percent of U.S. adults say religion’s role in American life is shrink­ ing, a percentage that’s as high as it’s ever been. Of those surveyed, many say they’re not happy about it, but the widespread signs of unease with religion’s downward trajectory have a great deal to do with the conflict in society and its disconnect with religious beliefs. We should all be concerned about the apathetic slide of religious practice in our lives, but before we cast it permanently adrift, we need to examine the role belief has played in our history. Our Founding Fathers felt so strongly about religion and the impact it has on society that they made its protection a part of our country’s con­ stitution. And even though the Pew research report shows a decline, it states that “The United States remains home to more Christians than any other country in the world. A large majority of Americans, seven-in-ten, continue to identify with some brand of Christian faith.” Throughout history, the influence that religion has on our lives and the family stability it provides is indisputable, so it makes sense to me that Americans indi­ vidually need to take the lead in encourag­ ing a national debate on the role religion plays in our lives. Like most any other issue, we typically turn to our leaders in Washington to resolve our differences. That’s where the Easter message of hope and renewal - for both believers and non-believers — has to be different this year. Politics, folks, will not solve our prob­ lems. We’ve become so polarized that our two parties can’t agree on anything - they just want someone to blame with little or no answers to the issues that top the list of concerns of so many Americans. Immigra­ tion, economic concerns over inflation and the national debt, our nation’s educational system, drug addiction, gun violence and violent crime threaten our communities. These are issues our elected officials appear unwilling to work together on in the best interest of our nation. 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I News and press releases: news&j-adgraphics. com. Advertising: ads9j.adgraphics.com Frederic Jacobs Publisher & CEO • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads a^pted Mo^yruS W’l’SittJ®** ■» 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 4 Hank Schuuring CFO Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore • NEWSROOM • Subscription Rates: $78 Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker I y®®'’ Barry County $85 per year in adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren I POSTMASTER. •>1 *1 I 4 * ■' ^«iS ■4 {' A K I k s ft address Changes ,o: P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Mt 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 V o'A . fur- W •4 r �I V V\' I r*J The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28 2024 — j4u I f 1 X > > 4 Cary pleads no contest, gets probation in September incident I, M' z* a p I *n r /, *f - I 9 4 •p % .'S'W- •w* x\x I 1 § 4 A' - s1 *> 9^ • r- I ft*, f •J r* » <4 4 iv«a* J|C ^1 1 4 The Lakewood Area Choral Society, under the direction of founding artistic director and conductor Robert C. Oster, will begin its 39th season Monday, April 8, with a 7-9 p.m. rehearsal in the choir room at Lakewood High School, 7223 Velte Rd. in Lake Odessa. Ethan Holmes serves as choir accompanist. The 2024 season of concerts will begi n with a 3 p.m. sacred music concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings on Sunday, June 9. The choir will join the Hast­ ings City Band for the July 3 Tribute to America Concert at Thomapple Plaza. Another 3 p.m. sacred concert is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22, at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. The choral society’s season will conclude with their Christmas concert at Central Unit­ ed Methodist Church in downtown Lansing on Sunday, Dec. 15. Full rehearsals are held at Lakewood High School and the sectional rehearsals take place at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. 5S5S the 9 ir$ 90 fa*'"' £i a,. > IS BOJ 'W n ®^less 1 1 Yearly, the choral society presents a variety of sacred and secular concerts throughout the state. They have performed at the Welsh Auditorium and De Vos Hall in Grand Rapids, Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, the Opera House in Grand Ledge and the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The choral society has appeared twice at the annual Grand Rapids Arts Festival, at Art in the Park in Lake Odessa, and has held many concerts at various fairs, schools and churches. The choir has sung the National Anthem for the West Mich­ igan Whitecaps, the Lansing Lugnuts, and the Detroit Tigers as well as for high school bas­ ketball games in the Lakewood area. To commemorate the choir’s 25th anniver­ sary in 2010, Michigan composer Frank De Wald was commissioned to write an origi­ nal composition for the choir. “Sea and Shore,” an eight-part setting of the text by poet Henry VanDyke, was premiered on Oct. 23, 2010, at the choral society’s 25th anniversary concert in the Performing Arts Center in Charlotte. Similarly, to celebrate the choir ’s 35th anniversary, nationally recognized composer Jill Gallina was commissioned. “His Masterpiece,” her completely original composition, premiered on Sept. 24, 2022, in the Hastings Performing Arts^Cenler I . . . ’ years late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In both performances, the composers and their snouses were in attendance. The choir maintains an active roster of over 80 singers from Mid- and West Michigan. Members come from as far away as Holt' Eaton Rapids, Portage and Grand Rapids, J , as well as the surrounding communities of Lake Odessa, including Ionia, Saranac, Grand Ledge and Hastings. New members may join at any time throughout the season; however, prospective new members are encouraged to join early in the season and are asked to go to the choral society’s website, lacsmusic.org, to register. Previous choral experience is required. Positions are open in all voice parts, especially for tenors and basses. Greg Chandler Stajf IVriier Former Hastings City Council member Jim Cary pleaded no contest Wednesday afternoon to a reduced charge of using a computer to commit a crime in connection with an incident in September of last year. year Cary, who previously represented the city’s Fourth Ward on the council, was sentenced to one year probation by Judge Michael Schip­ per and ordered to pay fines and court costs. He will not serve any jail time in connection with the incident, and his probation could be reduced if he follows continued mental health and medical treatment, Schipper said, 4ft “Whatever ... professionals have told him what they think is necessary with regard to treatment and medication, he must comply with all that,” Schipper said. “All we need to know is have releases signed to know he is complying.” Cary resided from the council Sept. 26 of last year, a little more than two weeks after a text message exchange involving him and someone identified as his former daughter- in­ law was presented publicly to council mem­ bers at a Sept. 11 meeting. He was accused of abusing his power by attempting to solve the conflict by referencing his relationships with city and county law enforcement, specifically Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter and Judge William Doherty. “Mr. Cary was using his cell phone, and he used his cell phone in a way that would con­ stitute misconduct in office. The cell phone is a computer,” Assistant County Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth said. Cary was censured by the City Council uivviiy ^^ouncii one day before his resignation on a 7-2 vote The incident also led the council to put in place a code of ethics, outlining proper behavior of elected city officials apd creating a process for which those acting improperly could be removed. Defense attorney David Tripp said that Cary suffered from seizures at about the time of the incident and was unable to remember what happened. “He believes that at ... the time this hap­ pened, he was in one of those blackout phases. He admitted becoming upset and angry when (his former daughter-in-law) came into ... his son’s home illegally, and then I guess the texting started back and forth,” Tripp said. I ve known Mr. Cary probably 55 to 60 years, and during that time I’ve never known him to do anything illegal. I think he’s always been a model citizen,” Tripp added. Cary spoke briefly before he was sen­ tenced, saying that his seizures may have stemmed from being kicked in the head by a horse when he was 4 years old. ftb They didn’t have medicine at the time (to treat my injury) ... They just patched me up and sent me home,” Cary said. Schipper accepted the no contest plea, saying the lack of memory was an appropriate basis for the plea. All other charges in the case were dis­ missed in exchange for the plea, Cary was ordered not to have any contact with his former daughter-in-law as part of the sentencing. “Whatever they tell you to do, you make sure you do that,” Schipper said. 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Why did he release these docs on X? I subscribe to the Free Press, the Washington Post and the Hastings Banner. These are newspapers, sources I trust to bring me facts about things. X is a social-media platform owned by a billionaire who I would bet has never set foot in Barry County. 2. These email exchanges supposedly “show Dominion Voting Systems employees troubleshooting various issues.” I worked in LT. for 25 years, “working on issues” was 50 percent of the job. With plentiful Hl-B visas, I often worked with foreign nationals. This should not be news to anyone familiar with 21st century commerce. 3. As for people illegally accessing voting equipment, CBS News has this to say about someone you say has worked with Mr. Leaf throughout the past three years on this election investigation: “(Stefanie) Lambert is facing felony charges of improperly accessing voting equipment in a search for evidence of a purported conspiracy to steal the 2020 election from Trump.” As I understand it, she bonded out on an arrest resulting from these charges last week. There are further charges mentioned in your article. 4. In last week’s article you say “Dominion sued Fox News Network for defamation and both sides settled for $787 million.” A slight­ ly more accurate statement of fact could be: “Dominion sued Fox News Network for def­ amation and Fox settled the suit by agreeing to pay Dominion $787 million.” 1 don’t know about you, but to me, $787 million is a lot of money. I don’t think our county has anything like that kind of cash. In conclusion, I have more than a little knowledge of how elections are conducted (in the city of Hastings) and while I do not always like the results, 1 can assure you they are accurate. What does Dar Leaf seek to prove by spending all this taxpayer money to end up releasing the results on social media? That Joe Biden won the election in Barry County? Are Trump’s landslide results here I» of God in the constitution either although the word does come up in the Dec­ laration of Independence. But that’s a topic fonanothentiimej^L^ .... JlGi jioi •. ...r; • I J r r 11 Josh Winkelstein Hastings Cost of investigation vs. COSt Of GarlV VOtSng ® Where's the real waste? Editor: Sheriff Dar Leafs investigation continues into the alleged election fraud related to voting machines, and is now developing quickly with many releases of evidence. I Bennett Robert Rose, born at Corewell Health - Pennock on February 21, 2024 to Carlee Allen and Kyle Rose Jr., of Nash­ ville. ***** 1. 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State St., Hastings * 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; flar Saturday 9 am-3 pm Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt a Brownfield Plan Barry County is providing Notice of a Public Hearing on the Adoption of a Brownfield Plan for the Village of Nashville pursuant to and in accordance with Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996. as Amended. Please take notice that a Public Hearing shall be held before the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners on April 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. on the adoption of a Brownfield Plan for the Village of Nashville. The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority shall exercise its powers pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Fi­ nancing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended. The description of the proposed brownfield property is 117 N. Main Street. Nashville. Ml 49073. The proposed brownfield plan would allow the developer to be reimbursed for eligible costs incurred to prepare the brownfield property for re­ development. Eligible costs may include environmental and/or site preparation costs. The brownfield plan must first be approved by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. All aspects of the Brownfield Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing. Further information, in­ cluding a copy of the Brownfield Plan is available for re­ view. To inspect the documents, please contact Michael Brown, County Administrator at 269-945-1284, or you may review them in person at the Barry County Clerk’s Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. Elaine Yvette Eye, born at Corewell Health - Pennock on March 1,2024 to Breanne Eye and Cody Eye of Nashville. ♦♦♦** Molly Irene Modreske, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on March 1, 2024 to Taylor Modreske and Brent Modreske of ***** Daisy Jane Manion, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on March 13, 2024 to Brittney Manion and Jason Manion of Middleville. I I r I License //SI 10376 lK: Injured 5 t* I 1 ( MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING 4 I •is Jr * f ( i I ► Don Eichholz Hastings Middleville. I '.ttiL: • ”1 •r -L i|(4i4r** I * < THE BANNER I * J ‘r In some circles there have been a loud minority complaining about the “waste” of tax dollars for this investigation. Normally 1 ' As the name implies, letters should be would agree with anyone’s assertion of “this directed to the editor, not to any specific or is a waste of tax dollars...” because a huge broad audience. proportion of tax expenditures are pure waste. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to However, only speaking for myself, I believe the editor from readers, but a few conditions a legitimate investigation into something as must be met before they will be published. important as the integrity, accuracy and secu­ The requirements are: rity of our elections would be considered an - All letters must be signed by the writer, appropriate and necessary use of tax dollars. with address and phone number provided for Ironically we have a concurrent and recent verification. All that will be printed is the example of true government waste. The recent writer’s name and community of residence. early voting changes are a perfect example of We do not publish anonymous letters, and government waste - attempting to “solve” a names will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ problem that didn’t exist. Voting on voting day tion for compelling reasons only. isnothard. Sorry (not sorry), it just isn’t. Add- Letters that contain statements that are ing nine days of early voting is pure waste. libelous or slanderous will not be published. What are the actual costs of this you might ask? -All letters are subject to editing for style, It’s hard to fully quantify, so lets keep it simple. grammar and sense. There are 4,700 voting precincts in Michi­ - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or gan. Per the new law, it is required that each criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. poll to have three workers staffed for eight - Letters serving the function of “cards of hours/day for the nine days of early voting. thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of For each polling location, that’s $4,320 new public interest, which will be determined by cost - per election - just for staffing. There the editor. are 24 precincts in Barry County, of which - Letters that include attacks of a personal some were combined to total of 10 polling nature will not be published or will be edited locations. This resulted in a total cost approx­ heavily. imating $50,000 to the county taxpayer for - “Crossfire” letters between the same two each election. And again, there are 4,700 people on one issue will be limited to one for precincts in the State of Michigan. If we con­ each writer. servatively estimate that half of those were - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there combined, this would result in a total cost of is a limit of one letter per person per month. more than $10 million dollars in additional - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or cost for every election. Al! to solve a problem typed ae/i&f ( ( that never existed to begin with. That’s waste! It is important enough to repeat that this is just the cost of staffing. This doesn’t include the cost of the new equipment that the pre­ cincts are required to purchase, thousands of dollars in postage for absentee voting mailers and other ancillary costs. Please also remem­ ber this is an additional cost for every future election. Every single one. So that $50,000 co8t to the county (you and me ultimately - —■ every tax dollar-was taken from us first) is not a one-time expenditure, but repeated for every single election. My hope is that those complaining so loud­ ly and frequently about the cost of our Sher­ iff’s investigation are just as upset about the immense and repetitive wasteful costs of early voting. •.4 n •*•-• X J: false? The chances of that are slim to none and Slim just left town. (P.S. I just searched the Constitution and all the amendments and there is no mention of “sheriff.” I don’t know where Mr. Leaf gets “Constitutional Sheriff.” There IS no .0 - 9 ■“'‘W S » I I 9 I ' '.h^' :a i 11 B* »> • i’» i w . < Lakewood Area Choral Society opens 39th season seeking new members Wk J I yesr. Tho choir is always M ! r a Jeptin^nTw member^’(Phito°p^oXe k 5. I 9- 3Ws - SSn A ' l5=‘. Page 5 I I I I I �* I .»4’ i '.V® > Jl I * if A jK #- HnssK.^ /i ..fe'-! i:^ Page 6 Thursday, March 28. 2024^ The Hastings Banner . r V r s **; r* JI * I e’ •• •• <4«l M*«* '%*«3**cH- .•P 4 • •>. Ja*^: i /'. V 4 iftiaried t A t • c ■ p ■ ? 4 I E A Richard Tyden Groos I r her loving parents, Myron and Frances (Brownell) Bellingham, Jean’s life was one rich with family ties, passion for her interests, and dedication to service. Jean’s journey through life was one shared with her late husband, Richard Osborne, with whom she lovingly built not just a family but three homes, laying strong foundations for generations to come. She was the proud matriarch of a large and bustling family, which included her children, Kathleen (Richard) Corr, Sallie (Terry) O’Connell, Richard (Carol) Osborne, and Chuck (Karen) Osborne; her adoring 10 grandchildren; cherished 30 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlene Armintrout and Susan DuBois. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Richard; her grandson, Chad Alan Osborne; her granddaughter, Jen­ nie McNamara Branscum, and her sisters, Ann Stermer and Ruth Grosshans. fl Id !!r> p* ? h *1 J. I • I k.*- - r *1 I Pete’s life was enriched with a loving family from the start. He was bom on March 9, 1960, the first child to Paul and Marcia Cipponeri. Also very cherished grandchild to his name­ sake, Peter and Josie Cipponeri. Pete had a lot of cherished memories of being gathered around his grandma’s dinner table and all of the amazing Italian food and desserts. Pete spent 30 plus years working for Kent Companies in Grand Rapids and he retired from H&L Manufacturing in Middleville. Everyone that knew Pete knew his favorite and most cherished accomplishment was his daughter, Elizabeth. His heart beat from the love Elizabeth, Cody and granddaughters Emma and Zoe shared. Being “papa” to his girls was his favorite title and fulfillment. Pete is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Cody) Bush; stepdaughter, Amanda LaDere; granddaughters, Emma and Zoe Bush, Lill- 1 •* 4 3 1 *> A - ? -k • < A » '¥f < ' f' • «Z»5i ra i 4 u« t I * I J 1 £ ▼ > I f ■ 1 s V. •l I '.J Worsh ip Together 1 •'■H r I *•"’4 'i < b-l iM •u 'F Pi tel ’•^14 'a. 4: I w f. 4 ’5' *1 k. • I f; .•:^i > «;■ t at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,, •e • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M^3 Hwy,. P.O. Box 8. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.cQm. Website: www.hastingsfreemethQdist. com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director. Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd . P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hasting s. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 lo 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O, Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43). Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nurseiy and Childrens Ministry. Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn,Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Sieve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. f information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: II Crrnphicf FMb niws A RberflIftM 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Producu 1699 W, M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Carolyn Sue Van Wolvlear of Hastings, MI, passed away March 23, 2024, following a lengthy illness. tMUMKunair HMUKMlEffiM 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 4 9* <rf 0’ Si ' J f Tt'i, I r J V J. /J >.fe> t > i C * -a «r i]ll>^ I f* tf T2 * • 4e^ :i^-^ Hl / Ju itJji lian and Evangeline LaDere; mother, Marcia Robertson; stepmother, Jerri Cipponeri; brothers, Paul Cipponeri and Jim Robertson; sister, Renee (Luke) Haywood; aunt, Freda (Ted) Cipponeri, and several nieces and neph­ ews, also his best friend and caregiver, Bren­ da Johncock. Pete was preceded in death by his grand­ parents, Peter and Josie Cipponeri, and Hazel Adams; father, Paul Cipponeri; aunts, Ann Cipponeri-Gerritson, Virginia Cipponeri, and Shirley Root; uncles, Ted Cipponeri, Frank Cipponeri, and Jim McDowell; and brother, Steve Cipponeri. Pete’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 4 to 6 p.m. at 8200 West Crane Road, MI. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Pete’s family. ‘.•f Ji**' ♦-A ver * * -fT Tpeffl 2* ■<' >>* ■t3i I * • ** >> v-* S’ ’ “ w« ■ gj wed i? fs« T« ■■ ill clses ’ 1 lS’ * * V hl. ■»?« s; >* Carolyn Sue Van Wolvlear Carolyn was bom on January 1, 1948, the daughter of Harold and Frances Jones. She graduated from Hastings High School. Carolyn retired from Amway World Head;n Ada, I^I and,.was very proud of hef career there. On December 20,1999, she married James H. Van Wolvlear, and they made their home in Byron Center, MI until his death in 2000. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed sewing and was an extremely talented seamstress. Her beautiful quilts and embroidery projects were special gifts that are cherished by the many people who benefited from her generosity. She loved her family fiercely and especially enjoyed watching her grandsons as they grew. Carolyn was preceded in death by her par­ ents, her cherished sister and best friend, Marion Wurm, and her husband, Jim. Carolyn is survived by her son, Rusty (Sarah) Bible of Hastings; her grandsons, A 'V . . T , . =11: •ft* > J* ■ ata •• n-ir ra K 4 V I f9A r t SS. 1 t r Jean was a member of the Potterville Unit­ ed Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her zest for life was evident in her diverse interests which spanned from quilting, bowling, golfing, traveling, and square dancing, to a love for playing both bingo and cards. Jean will be remembered as a beacon of love and joy by all who knew her. Her laughter, wisdom, and the stories of her adventures will echo in the hearts of her family and community. Jean’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home where her funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Order of the Eastern Star will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condo­ lence message for Jean’s family. t .^i' •i r l> * 5/^ 5** r I f I Peter Ctpponeri 1< DtS I '13^ k f. lb- Mary Jean Osborne Dick (and Ethel) were active in the goingson of Hastings and Barry County at the time including: President of the Hastings School Board, Board Member at Pennock Hospital, 4 the Hastings Library Board, active in the d j Barry County Community Foundation and I the United Way. In spite of these commit­ X..i Ik ments and at the expense of developing any sort of a decent golf or tennis game (or any 4 sport, for that matter), he will be remembered A by his children as having always been home (even though he wasn't) and actively engaged in family life (because Ethel wouldn’t have it any other way). ♦J •IWhereas all the companies under his lead­ r ( ership grew and prospered, it was The Viking Corporation that especially flourished He Mary Jean Osborne, fondly known as Jean had the vision and courage not only to expand to her friends and family, departed from this the business domestically through direct world on March 23, 2024, at the age of 94. product sales and distribution, but he also Bom on December 5, 1929, in Kalamazoo to turned it into an exporting juggernaut and built the Viking brand into a powerhouse throughout the fire sprinkler markets in Richard (Dick) Tyden Groos was bom in Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand and the Evaoston, IL on December 8,1929, Sodn Middle East. ard. his mother and father. Florence at At the stroke of 65 years of age, Dick •y) Tyden Groos and Richard Arthur retired completely from his employment Groos moved to Hastings, Ml where Dick 7 grew up as an only child on Park St. He ^adwith Viking and Tyden, handing over the uated from Hastings High School, Class of keys to the management team he had built at > the time. He never wanted to be known as ’48 back when it was cool tq^wear his football sweater. He attended CSmeJl Universjthe majority owner of a business that held on t>'^Ithaca, NY and graduated in 1953 with^ to the very end, leading and managing from 1 the grave. maSJpT’s in mechanical engineering. Whileat Cornell, he met and fell in love with Etiel Dick and Ethel profited immensely from .1^ their newfound free time, visiting their chil­ DeriW Class of. 1954. dren and new grandchildren. Even though Die was drafted into the US Army during the Korean conflict in December of Ethel would lose her battle to cancer only ,t 1953 and Ethel and Dick married soon after­ five years after Dick’s retirement, Dick con­ ward in January, 1954. Fortunately, Dick tinued to lead a happy, active life. The mem­ was stationed in Detroit during his service, ory difficulties that began in his mid-80s, t involved with tanks, where he used to joke while distressing for his family and loved we stood ready to blast any hostile Canadiones, never seemed to bother him. He was an that attacked through that tunnel from kind, happy, and jovial to the end, to whom­ Peter Cipponeri, cherished father and papa, Windsor”. ever he met. transitioned to the final phase of life on After a brief stint with BF Goodrich in Dick passed away in the early hours of March 18, 2024. Cleveland, OH, the couple settled back in March 25th, 2024, surrounded by family. Hastings and Dick took over the reins of The He is survived by his five children; 16 Viking Corporation, The Tyden Seal Compa­ grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and ny, and eventually became Chairman of the the Hastings and Barry County community I * '.4 Board of the National Bank of Hastings while that has benefitted from his generosity, kind­ Ethel was the CEO of a growing household ness, and goodwill. that would eventually produce five children I; A memorial celebration of Dick’s life will (Maggie, Tom, Fred, Nick, and Cahssey) and take place at a later date, when the weather f |ass,^|1ed hprs^s, dpgs, and cats. improves. <«i 1 ?i / X X' jr Cooper (Breanna) Woodward of San Antonio, TX, Race and Fisher Bible both at home; her great granddaughters, Autumn and Riley of San Antonio, TX; stepdaughter. Heather Van Wolvleqr pf Clarl^^yjne,;^ter^yin,-law, Mary Crell of Virginia Beach, Betty Wyson of Battle Creek, , Flo Amante of Holland; and several nieces and nephews. Public visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Respecting Carolyn’s wishes, a private burial will be held at a later time. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the loving caregivers at (?orewell Health Hospice and Thomapple Manor who supported us and gave Carolyn peace during her final weeks. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. sjaasiy SSL!® J I asst fi >• •5"=^ ?;-er^ ja‘;iS3!iaa:’2nsE|a Z-'' ■ M^Eih fia'/axcroi :«53cjiS I _ 1 '2sCCT«^sa:«:"x^w V IJ Eiaa:I KE’Jc’ii'zCi.rssac • *2i ae Ta ax 3 Mr 5< 2E25inaCtt I 5 * '*». »• • * za: • Ik* •■« '<za »3 , > a Si iAt&)d^5 *aaE> r-i ^xa;< * <r JI Judy L, Sloan Z'. 4 her own beauty salon, Hair We Are, for more than 30 years. Operating these businesses intro­ duced Judy and Todd to many lifelong friends. Judy spent most of her life in Middleville ':j remaining close with her aunt, Rita (John) Mul­ ligan; brother, Gary (Barb) Thome; cousins, Craig (Debbie) Mulligan, Dave Mulligan; nieces, and nephews, Tracy (Doug) Warsen, Shelly . *• (Steve) Nies, Jim (Martha) Thome. Judy also considered many people in her community as family including but not limited to her “third son”, Randy Sharp, the Shellenbarger’s, the Sharp’s, the Tolar’s, the Boysen’s, the Munjoy’s, the Simmons’s, the Vandermuelen’s, the 'If Brown’s, the Farguson’s, Pat Sorensen, Debbie Patton, Helen Mendez, and Becky Wibble. Judy loved traveling, entertaining and con­ versing with friends and family, volunteering, Judy L. Sloan, age 77, of Grand Rapids, and being a part of the community. Judy was MI, and formally Middleville, MI transcend­ involved with Rotary International and was the ed peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior, first female president of the Middleville Rotary Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Club, which got her involved in volunteer work Judy was at home, surrounded by family and in Belize and Nicaragua. Rotary also introduced loving friends, upon her departure. Judy to her daughter in spirit. Ana Sloan-Calde­ Judy was bom in Grand Rapids on May 15, ra, and her son in spirit, Tom Wendling. Judy 1946. The daughter of Russ Thome and Eve­ was a proud mother who supported her son’s lyn Thome. She attended Grandville High and ^andchildren’s passions in life. School, and graduated from Thomapple Keilow Hiah . oT nomappie KeiJudy enjoyed camping and RVing with the *0gg High School in 1970, Judy was also a Looney Tunes RVing group and enjoyed graduate of Chic School of Cosmetology. spending time with her friends in Texas Judy married Todd Sloan on October 21, during the winters at Tropic Star RV Resort. 1965. Together Todd and Judy built Lynnal , * , . u’ V , was. a kind and loving woman, who Associates, an Amway business, w'th which always had room for extra people at her dinner they had success the 1970s TP throughout EhA I LI /lie and foklo J r i jaoie and would always find room in her home 1980s. Judy also enjoyed owning and operating or someone, if they needed a place to stay. I « r* I ivKpAvrl Tel. (269) 945-3252 FUNERM home Fax(269)-945-O663 X 323 S. Bmadway Steat Hastings, Michigan 4dO5S Dale Billingsley and Ray Girrbach Providing Exceptional Service with Compassion and Care Service to others was the foundation of Judy’s life. Judy was an inspiration to all who knew her she will be missed more than words could express. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Sloan; her parents, Russ and Evelyn Thome; mother- in-spirit, (aunt) Rita Mulligan; uncle “sweetums,” John Mulligan; her brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Barb Thome; her mother and father-in-law, Robert and Maxine Sloan; sister-in-law, Susan Deurloo; brother-inlaw, John Sloan; sister-in-law, Sunny Strouse, and brother-in-law, Don Sloan, and her beloved aunts, uncles, and grandparents. She is survived by her two sons, Todd (Mary) Sloan of Kalamazoo, and Russell Sloan-Caldera of Grand Rapids; five grand­ children, Ian (Leanne) Sloan, Mason Sloan, Devin (Lauren) Sloan, Camilo Sloan-Caldera and Meyling (Jisselle Caldera Narvaez; four great grandchildren, Sylas Sloan, Leo Sloan. Oliver Sloan, Gabriel Alexander Nifto Caldera; several beloved cousins, nieces and neph­ ews; brother-in-law, Richard Sloan; broth­ er-in- law, Steve Sloan’ sister-in-law, Linda N*ezufawski, her “French family”, her ‘TMiqaraguan family”, and many loving’friends. 4 Judy received ivvvirvu amazing aiuoriiig medical incuicai care throughout her life, and was very thankful to all the doctors, nurses, aides, and caregivers she had the pleasure of VI knowing, Mluwuig, especially v^pcciaiiy a “special friend of Rustle’s”. Hospice nurse practitioner Laura Madam. Memorial contributions may be made to* Rotary International, Middleville Rotary Club, PO Box 437 Middleville, MI 49333 or Hospice of Michigan 989 Spaulding Ave SE Ada, Ml 49301. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S, Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058, Fr. Jeff Hanley, Celebrant, with visitotion at 10 a.m. and Rosary at 10:30 a.m A luncheon and celebration of Judy’s life will follow mass in the basement of the church Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.ginbachfuneralhome.net. I i 1 0 i /The »* Ml W*ioa Ml *« ®Sa I “Is,- Vt ft #l| **k» ‘S Tae •w X ''’““'J aad •A * Ti s * I - * r ’"S I L » * I M iSe A V r I' t t? Ml I < 1 �k. k. 1 X Whiskey Run Tavern an early stagecoach stop The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28 2024 — Page 7 n look back at the stories and columns on local history in the Hastings Banner 1 J Ir Esther Walton Banner March 22, 1990 An early stagecoach route connected Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, with Hastings being a major stop. The route was about the same as present-day M-37. Two of the more famous stops were locat­ ed along this road. Bristol Inn was the best known, and is preserved as a historic building A! at Charlton Park. Whiskey Run Tavern is the lesser-known, but more intriguing one. Information about Whiskey Run was gath­ ered from the Hastings Banner Centennial issue in 1956 and an undated newspaper arti­ r cle with a Hastings dateline. It appears the i. second article was written for an out-of-town paper because it is unusual for a local paper u A to dateline Its name when the town is the I. point of origin. Whiskey Run was so named because I owner Allen Green used to set out a jug of whiskey in the creek for the convenience of travelers. >.-*± Whiskey Run was located seven miles south of Hastings (Section 2, Baltimore Township) on what was then called the ‘ McOmber Hill.” McOmber Hill was the longest hill the stagecoach had to climb. The old coach road came up through the ravine and then had to pull up the steep grade. In bad weathet’ the road was often dangerous. “A tavern on the east side of the road was The house site, and later the township hall kept by Allen Green, a well-known character site, was located on the east side of the road. road, among the pioneers. North of Green’s tavern near a spring sorine where whprp the thn stage horses were and on the opposite side of the road was always watered. And, because of Allen another tavern kept by a man named Louks Green’s thoughtfulness, so were the passen­ and afterwards, by Sol Burch. gers “watered.” One day all the passengers went in to Incidentally, Green also expected to receive Louks s Tavern and none went over to money for his kindness, and money . was left Green’s. While they were drinking, they were r, . astonished when Green walked into the place. The stage left Battle Creek every day of the soberly dropped upon his knees and said year at three o’clock in the morning, general- ‘Oh, Lord, send some of these thirsty passenly amving in Hastings at half-past 10 a.m. gers over to try some of my poor whiskey ’ Horses pulling the stage were changed about He arose and went out leaving the crowd every 10 miles. dumbfounded.” So, the stage would stop, the horses were The undated article also carries these sto­ unhitched and the people would wait. When ries about Whiskey Run: the new horses were hitched up, the passen­ “Men of all classes passed by Sailor gers would climb aboard and continue the Green’s doors, none more interesting than the journey.' Whenever a stage stopped at any teamsters who drove the big freight wagons tavern, the passengers turned out and and sleighs. They were the tavern’s best cus­ refreshed themselves with what was avail­ tomers, a rough, hard-bitten crew always able. more than welcome to the bar. Many extraordinary incidents are recalled “In winter, their great delight, besides at these taverns. In them, dances were held, teaching the parrot new epithets, was ‘play­ and high revelry was often indulged in by ing chain,’ a game of simple technique , as n . residents of Hastings who were hot keen on .4 <he]t'-ibmeAir'the't'daiflfefei'^gath'ered at the" Sleighs All the ^aiflfelert gafhered at the sleighs J tovVn. and lay on their faces, each man grasping the In an undated article about Whiskey Run, ankles of the one ahead. (It seems the sleighs it says that Green had been a sailor and he were fastened together somehow and the kept a parrot that perched on his shoulder. horses knew where to go next.) The first man The parrot swore luridly to welcome “Sailor held onto the sleigh runners. In this manner, Green’s” guests. with the driverless teams forging ahead, the The article continued, “For a little time teamsters were ‘snaked’ over the ice and Green had a rival at Whiskey Run. A compet­ snow until one of the chain lost his grip on itor built a tavern (more likely opened a tav­ the man ahead. He was the loser, and was ern in a residence) across the road and imme­ required to set up drinks for the crew at the diately started cutting prices on the principal next stop, and was the last man in the chain source of revenue - whiskey. when it formed again. The ‘Sailor’ met the new price. His rival (A good guess is someone did some walk­ made another cut and, so the story goes, ing to the next stop.) (Green) also cut his whiskey (again), a dread­ The article goes on: “The real object of this ful thing in those days. The ‘Sailor* met his strange game, the teamsters explained, was to challenge gallantly. keep warm.” “It was summer. Right at the roadside in Other tales in the same article state: front of his tavern was a small cold spring. “The principal summer diversion was Into this, he placed a jug of whiskey. Over it, called ‘bunging barrels.’ Whiskey was one of he placed a sign inviting travelers to ‘drink ________ the chief cargoes hauled on the freight, trains hearty* and pay any price they liked as long (which was what horse-drawn wagons were as it was less than his rival’s price.” called.) The barrels were cleverly bunged The account in the centennial edition of (opened) by tapping a hoop loose, draining The Sanner tells the story this way: off a few noggins (cups) of whiskey, then ■j r «r 11 4 hl *• w ♦ ; * w * lb ‘Si *-K «b % •x4 e k' » A. 'l ♦ * « >1 t "> ) 9 V « » 1 1 4 r ^te' slife « 1 *9 * 5^55525 % 1 t I IW ri! • - KCJECEffi ''S!*ss ®2«2W.lwad(/ ■ I E3)T3EC£Be:M®aiBbliD2 'I t HaJSSSS FnoalffaiinSftiiikrH.^ Ill AIN Ml Gntei nistej Lctlrr*^ j ' I wdi’ £3 lb It aei k Ae n» Ibe roU lit o opress fid ' I deqsesaffoatoiiilo’MW®’ f se W fioteh a! c^a»; M*VJ 'TSSS— IB Io lawT w «W»w "SU" ; Cfohi IS sipivd h' b? sEt i® SIwk* I*** jiifUlxi lemnsktW KS'— in dcadi ^-1 aftCtSi »» - a - k A V* * ■ - X , . 5 F /* i 6. a ^vinc II . L Stoll ts k tapping the hoop tight to conceal the ‘bung.’ The object of this game, it is said, was to keen cool.” The last tale is called “The Perfect Fool,” and goes like this: “The ‘perfect fool,’ a character of Whiskey Run, was certainly the forerunner of petty racketeers. This youngster’s one unfailing stupidity always brought gales of laughter. One of his tormentors would offer him a nickel or a dime. The ‘fool’ always pocketed a nickel before, he said, ‘it was bigger.’ “Sailor Green finally lost all patience with this joke, having seen it played scores of times. One day he led the ‘fool’ aside and asked him why he didn’t take the smaller coin. If I did that,’the ‘fool’ replied slyly, ‘then they’d quit offering ‘em to me.*” Facts about Allen Green’s family are hard to uncover. This is known: Allen Green and his wife moved to Michigan after the birth of their daughter, Dr. Mary E. Green, in 1844. According to Dr. Mary’s biography, “The family moved to Michigan when she was very young, and with limited means, they were obligated to endure all the hardships of pioneer life. As fBere were no brothers in thd family, little worked both indoors and outdoors, preferring the latter, until the little house (was) being built and a few acres about it cleared. Although information on Allen Green and most of his family is scant, his daughter, Mary E. Green, was nationally known. Mary attended public school in Barry County and furthered her education at Olivet College. Next, she went to Oberlin College 'In 1865, ----- she entered the New York Medical College, where she graduated. She was the first woman to be elected to the New York Medical Society in 1870. She lectured on medical subjects. Her specialty was women and neglected children. In 1873, she moved to Charlotte and returned to Hast­ ings to practice one day a week. She did all this while she had five children. She wrote two books covering food products and during her lifetime was considered one of the most noted authorities on the subject in the country. She, in 1898, was detailed by the War Department to open sanitary kitchens at the different Army quarters. David L. Harrison, illustrated by Kate Cos­ grove. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. April 1-30 - Poetry on the Trails. Cele­ brate National Poetry Month by walking the trails and reading the writings of past nature. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. Staff iVrifer Rich Beukema had just retired from the Grand Rapids Police Department in 1992 after 28 years as an officer. An avid sailor, Beukema was looking to move to a community that was near the water. He and his wife, Maxine, decided to move to Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township. They found a vacant lot near the lake and had a home built on that lot, which the couple still lives in three decades later. “When we got here, we discovered how nice of a place it was,” Beukema said. “I’m very happy with it. The crime rate is really low, we have good neighbors, people get along here. Everything’s kind of easy-go­ ing... Everything I need here is within two miles. I always say everything I need is two stop signs away - the doctor, the bank, the store, whatever." Once established in Yankee Springs, Beukema set out to try to get to know some of the people there, and in the pro­ cess, discovered an opportunity to serve his community much like he had in Grand Rapids. “I discovered there was a coffee group that was meeting over at Sandy’s (Country Kitchen) down by the lake, so 1 started going to that,” he said It was through this group that Beukema met a member of the township board, who suggested he apply for an opening on the township planning commission. “I had just spent 28 years in the police department, and I thought this is a way I can continue to serve the community. So 1 went in and talked to the (township) super­ visor, who was George London at the time, and put an application in,” Beukema said. Beukema was appointed to fill that opening. He plunged headlong into learn­ ing everything he could about planning, taking a citizen planner course through Michigan State University. Five years later, Beukema was appoint­ ed chairman of the planning commission. “They kind of stuck me (with that role) for about 10 years,” he said with a chuckle. Beukema also served as the planning commission’s liaison to the zoning board of appeals. Twenty-seven years after his appointment, at age 82, Beukema still serves as a commissioner, helping the township set its zoning rules and address­ ing development proposals. He was hon­ ored at a recent township board meeting for his 55 years of public service, combining his police experience with his service as a commissioner. “I can’t imagine a tougher guy than Rich,” Township Supervisor Rob Heethuis said at the March 14 board meeting. “The other day, he happened to fall, and when he fell, he broke a couple of ribs... The thought that he was not going to the plan­ ning commission meeting that night never entered his head.” Beukema says for the most part, not a lot 1 / 1 , * »i *; 4 Rich Beukena with his planning certif­ icate from Michigan State University. Rich recently marked 55 years of public service — 28 years as a police officer in Grand Rapids and 27 years as a Yankee Springs Township planning commission­ er, (Photo by Greg Chandler) has changed in Yankee Springs since he first began sers ing as a commissioner. People come in and want building permits, and of course, you have the people who try to skirt around the (zoning) laws. Beukema said. Recently, Beukema and his fellow com­ missioners took on the issue of shorl-ferm rentals in the township, eventually recom­ mending a measure to ban commercial short-term rentals in residential-zoned areas near the lake. The township board adopted the change earlier this month. He says it hadn’t been an issue in his neighborhood. “It’s probably because we’re on the channel rather than on the lake," Beukema said. “I can see where that would be very problematic. I would hate to think of a lake house next to us here - it’s about 4,000 square feet - (having the owners) starting to rent that out to 30 college kids on a weekend. That would be a real problem for me because of the noise and the music and the cussing and the (drunkenness).” Beukema has added to his service to the township in recent years, joining the Water Advisory Board in 2018 and the Fire Committee in 2021. He says serving the township in his various roles helps keep his mind active. “There’s lots of things you have to remember and get involved and study. That’s a blessing for me. for sure. It beats sitting in a rocking chair all day," Beukema said. Beukema has been married to Maxine for 62 years. The couple has four children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grand­ children, with most of the family living within a 45-minute drive of Gun Lake. When he’s not serving the township, he does landscaping work around his house. “We always have a vegetable garden every year, we raise a lot of flowers." he said. Beukema shows no signs of stepping down anytime soon and says he'll spend the rest of his life al Gun Lake. «« .>* NK’*'f H'l® CtimE eat at the hed ^ilace yim may haae nemeh heen 6e^^^ yau eat hehe once, y&u ufill he a life time auhme^L 1?^ , I t -■ < □ r ' HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE * -A 4 X, J 99^ We have the best steak & eggs in town. I 12oz New York Strip w/eggs & toast for $16 or I Cream Cheese Raspberry French Toast $11 aes’ieoe • * k >* g-a^?w -«W DINE IN & TAKE OUT r OPEN 6 DAYS * A4k. « —* CLOSED TUESDAYS • OPEN 6AM-2PIVI c F* t I Greg Chandler Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for March 29-April 4 detective and help solve the mystery of the missing rose hips. March 29-April 7 - Spring Break Explor­ er Kits. In anticipation of April 8’s solar eclipse, stop by the Institute to pick up a free kit full of STEM educational fun and hands-on activities. April 1-30 - April Storybook Walk: “And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins” by i 1 7' March 1-31 - March Storybook Walk: “How to Catch a Clover Thief’ by Elise Parsley. Follow this funny tale about prob­ lem-solving and ingenuity to discover who’s stealing Roy’s favorite meal from right under his snout. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. March 1-31 - Who Stole the Rose Hips? Mystery game on the trails. Be a nature I •h Yankee Springs planning commissioner honored for 55 years of public service V.*' ■L ! * Q 4 Whr ib I J TURNING BACK THE PAGES h /j j IT i’. J .A F 4 HAMILTON LANDSCAPE 8 SUPPLY MULCH MADNEfifi • • % ' I Guaranteed next day delivery 1 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadje l^e Rd. ' ' r-.- . - A . 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Thursday, March 28 - Great Decisions discussion group, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1934 film starring Colleen Moore, Hardie Albright and Alan Hale, 5 p.m. Friday, March 29 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 1 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 0 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Lego Day. 10 a.m.-noon; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 - Eclipse project, 10 a.m.-noon (eclipse glasses available to partic­ ipants); Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: iPhone apps - Beyond Phon­ ing Home, 2 p.m.; writers’ night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. •1 i tirir I I i I �"7^ * i-t » I f H I I I « » I I TT > > -3 f « Page 8 — Thursday, March 28. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Hammond Hill disc golf course a priority in Hastings parks plan >» •— I SPJ r < * KUBO 1 / I (SCS 5 •a 4 v; L I Xk T liid 24 6P4e > 1 •1 H S4S J I J < 6 '. k •.T*- J * -ii * r t lY r ’•i ^1.? » •t f I i» k' ' 4 4'Jlh ' • • H » V »4f‘ * t *• p 1. i '■ SffUi .V 4 jA CT *s J < 11 *■• • « /a . r TT/. SSLc-S^-* r.r V. < -*• . V f * El A 47 * 1 ** p* r? 8«? »' • <> L3 f *' T *k ^^3^- * A A •? i -a* I w, I > fir s> J I r k '4 > T A a» * ft* I 4 F • A* 1 I »* ft 4fk ( ?•<: I B. I «iira; I > I s bM i«S* * The Hastings Robo-Saxons team poses for a photo with their robot at the FIRST Robotics West Michigan event last weekend I 74 nJ < in Allendale. ’V* w* irz » V i been rebuilding itself in the past two years. The program was put on hold as the CO VID19 pandemic put public education and extra< curriculars on pause. Last year, the program % restarted with a totally fresh team. Hastings junior and team captain Lilyah Solmes said last year’s hardships served as this year’s lessons. Solmes said some of the team’s major lessons involved the actual w design process, working to quickly nail down I ^Concept to maximize time for building and ffouWeshooting the robot. “Last year, we spent so long going down '■f two different routes that we built the robot in '■MM* I two days,” Solmes said. “I had no instinct for 4r^ that going into it. I didn't have any experi­ P ence with it, so I’ve learned a lot there.” Even armed with that knowledge, Hastings students found themselves in a time crunch tills year. Teams were given instructions and steed'building their robots in January, but icT seferal snow days in February cut into the team ’sB build time. Students worked on the '4 l^ect throughout the school day as their scbedides allowed, before reconvening after The Robo-Saxons robot carries one of the competition’s orange rings toward the «hool. Solmes said the team might put in goal. The robot utilizes a series of rollers to pick up and launch the ring into the basket. five hours of work on the project after school on a'typical day, sometimes staying as late as too - Domke said community members and pies and understand what they have to do. 9 p.m. former Hastings students acted as mentors for As the program continues next year, it will It’s a team effort, with each student con­ the team, helping students apply what they be looking to bring more students on board tributing their knowledge and skills to the know in a new way. and broaden its knowledge base. Several project. Solmes \y^ able to contribute her “There’s got to be a lot of kick-in from the Hastings eighth-graders participated on the CAD software skills to build parts for the community to get to that level,” Domke said. team this year, allowing them to hit the machine, while junior Garrett Dunn did some “But I thirik we do well, and I think the kids ground running when they join the team in welding work and sophomore Aiden Oliver are learning and when they go on to (post-sec­ high school. While Domke said implement­ coded the machine. It’s a community effort, ondary) school, they understand the princiing more opportunities for elementary and middle school students will be key to build­ ing up the program’s future, Solmes said she Aoooncft plans on doing what she can to teach under­ coM>nn«M classmen and raise awareness about the pro­ gram before she graduates. « I BIm * “We've got a lot of eighth graders, so 'IrnidHl 3 hopefully going forward they’ll get more experienced and keep with it. We've got a / couple juniors and seniors, then some eighth graders, but not a w^hole lot between that,” Solmes said. “I’m just trying to get the word ^•»*W out there to other students and recruit some more people.” ■' • • .. I ^.»r/ z Domke said the competition serves as a * great example of why providing career and :v4 i :t ly*-? technical programs for students is so import­ i) u ant. As more than 40 teams competed at the k ri GVSU field house last weekend, Domke said the program acts as away for students to find their niche and develop their skills. lot of these kids, they don’t do sports, and they don’t do music. What’s for them?, he said. “Well, probably some of the biggest The Hastings robot, number 5248, takes position to shoot a ring into the goal and brainiacs in the world are in this room right score. now.” vr^ <s •* 4^ ft □ ir t ft t J? w 4• ( L < < < I r *W|L..i..A^r4 » a J la «! « * -i .. y' (■ *A &««a p ■''^ W .1W > s> <• •L IO I I, I r •Ih- I• I. l>.to.-4J I, * •! M . V I !•> a * L.1 a !> z •ait.r i1 **: I I V f I t i« f 4 * I k M % I Golfer David Keller throws a drive during a disc golf tournament in 2022 at Hammond Hill. (File photos by Hunter McLaren) ROBOTICS, continued from page 1 r T I M»‘ i‘ Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter A Hastings park known as one of the best of its kind in the state is set to receive renova­ tions in the coming years. Hammond Hill, a 157-acre park on the north side of the city, features an 18-hole disc golf course that has received recognition for its quality by golfers throughout the state. A capital improvement plan approved by city officials earlier this month calls for two major projects at the site before 2030. The plan allocates $380,000 for the instal­ lation of a restroom facility at Hammond Hill in 2027 and a parking lot expansion in 2028. It’s one of the biggest park projects in the five-year plan, behind only the $450,000 con­ struction of restrooms at Fish Hatchery Park and $650,000 Tangle Town renovations at Bob King Park, both slated for 2025. Justin Smith, working as a volunteer him­ self, manages a team of volunteers to main­ tain and renovate the course. Smith said the park remains a popular destination for disc golfers throughout the state and beyond, with over 1,000 golfers checking in to the course online in 2024. Smith said over 14,000 golf­ ers have checked-in to the course in a fouryear span, with 400 golfers traveling 30 miles or further to get there. Smith said the course has received good online reviews from visitors, ranking the course among some of the best in the state. Disc golf website lists the course as a 4.6 out of five with more than 1,300 reviews, while Disc Golf Scene ranks Hammond Hill as Michigan’s best free-to-play course and 35th overall. Reviews consistently mentioned the quali­ ty and careful upkeep of the course. Smith said he and his team regularly remove stumps and maintain the course green, while recently undertaking bigger projects like installing new concrete pads for golfers and construct­ ing stairs at a steep part of the course. Golfers frequently mentioned a desire for more amenities at the course, Smith said. Currently, the course doesn’t have a perma­ nent bathroom facility and offers only a small parking area. Not only would the addition of both make for a more pleasant experience,, but it could allow the city to host larger events and tournaments at the park. “We have the potential of holding 700- to 1,000-player events,” Smith said. “We can’t do that with the parking that we have or the amenities that we have out there. In addition to renovations, the course is.set to gain an additional 18-hole course. Smith said an additional nine holes should be ready for casual play at the course within a month. Following player feedback, he’ll be able to add the last nine holes and prepare the course for tournament play in the coming years, he said. “I have a rough draft of a nine-hole course getting ready to get installed,” Smith said. “I’m going to have people start playing it. It’s not going to be permanent. It’s just the starting point. 1 5^ IS^^' K e • u> ?j r i5<5i «i3^ »!'! 13'’ V S - \C3fc j-xfpJ •- “5^ »='* -bl * ' w is Baos** .«i ,Ka«ste>s»L^ S’ SJ<« L .*tiU . f .1' iisw«^>so» « J K* « > > OB >1 > Si ''BXtOBitfeaiV 13aBiiai2533 . T n > 'wr ks « w mB LvLBii'xiffiHeS; s r c_ OBsf- \ .1J ♦ I W 'w B ** » f lI IS. ► Mn 'c* *«^ce^ w J. MV ■2-^52£?I|U-2; Golfer David Keller throws a putt during a disc golf tournament in 2022 at Hammond Hill. The course is regarded as one of the best free-to-play courses iri the state by golfers online. } BQl as Wifi 53^’5 *» MS .M.t I ft mums BXe*2mBP M ; it3^ !?E3i— 'WB Wis •»*- *-«» •'« ? t I Bit . . 3 xan i! ’‘®**ass t«. « • Beat; I W: aff 2 ^'^cm F V^' I GR li ^S3B , r< ■k .> 9 I » 9r.' * ** Oflli. I» t u » r; I ■ a. *> f > > h ..kF '7* '*■* I « r t IB 1 4 n Rin 1 kl I s * s •1:^ |i w. LB cj^ri^nce Christ’s k)j Al<» .V la. i.-. *4^ •« -J I • r •■Ma, 4^ I > 4 ^9 •3 fSt^ A I * V '?rr XI * . s .Y' .< TV •I A ■1 ^8n»g . It- * k' FM I ><. ■' T 4 X ■T^. J .11 ^97 >♦ 5 ;i i,M 1 .1 =i I A b i ■IS:,. at A rendering of what a permanent pedestrian island could look like at the crossing near Tyden Park on North Broadway Street. (Rendering provided) Green Street Church! '>1? • I •l ! I• r ciimci City working to install pedestrian island at crosswalk near Tyden Park • > * 1 b WJ I ?; ' S' * '?1 ! EasterSunday March 31 ‘Y f Ite 8:30 am Sonrise Worship .5 • ‘J ' > 9:00 am Community Breakfast Il :- f > 9:30 am Easter Egg Hunt 1 rj > > 10:00 am Easter Worship 1 J » ’* • '. Jbb ■ ■*> .;. I p Located in the Heart of Hastings for a Purpose! We Feed Peoolei >tV> ^en StreetO;^ is iocated at 209 West For more inf< ^qpice.greenstree I I Jb imor 269-94^74 » 5 •- 4A^> * 1 b ' 'f '“■b • I Hunter McLaren Staff IVriter Hastings city officials are working to implement pedestrian safety features at a busy crosswalk. City council members approved the pur­ chase of a modular pedestrian island last month for $6,700, to be installed al the cross­ walk on North Broadway Street near West Thorn Street, at the entrance to Tyden Park. Once installed, the island could make the wide roadway much easier for pedestrians to cross. The city discussed the crossing late last year. reviewing data with national transportation planning consultant Mark Fenton. Data coliected by the city showed the crossing as potentially dangerous to pedestrians both because of the size of the roadway and its high trafJlc volume. City officials said they observed pedestrians waiting a long time for a break in tralfic, with some becoming impatient and crossing at a risky time. Even when pedestrians waited to cross at a safe lime, traffic would occasionally turn onto the three-lane roadway while they were still in the crosswalk. The addition of the pedestrian island would make crossings easier by allowing walkers to Mr?. worry about one direction of traffic at a time. Once pedestriims^cross the first lane of traffic, the island provides a safe area to wait for traffic to clear in the second lane '< City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said the pedestrian island arrived at the city this week and is ready to install following the approval from the Michigan Department of Transpor­ tation. Because North Broadway Street is part of state highways M-43 and M-37, the city must collaborate with MDOT. While collaborating with state and federal agencies as a local municipality can be a long process, Moyer-Cale said she's seen signs that it might be becoming easier. She’s hopeful th^ city will be able to work with MDOT on pedes^ trian safely more in the future. While the agency has historically put a large emphasis on the transportation of goods throughout Michigan! she said MDOT is increasingly trying to do so while protecting the well-being of communities; “1 think we’ll sec greater integration of those goals here in the future. This is just one step towards that,” Moyer-Cale said. “We’re very pleased that they’re willing to work witK us and that we share some similar goals. We’ll » give this a whirl and see what happens.” L ( f S5' A .i' lu. I V ) br' f f S: •1* K I* r 1» 4 , v< SA’ t 4 b ** I i A ' \ I I J f > J I I I I 4^ I J r ns s Ik Si 4 ■ -t. r JX* ■ T ' •*• w B K' VS& ^a9Mk!Tr t 13 & «•! ’ yf' jyy * . filH h < •■i br» *S| 1 k I r tsa'j a* B s if - S '1 »U « 9f * 'i’U .*<10 ~ T3^ iafeaijk ^r. ft 15 w 3 ajss^**® 1 V' , ■ ?*«• f 1 L' t 3«bs:p xaaos’: r ,»ra9' ft ;3 J 5' k I r« k_ it' •Bt' ■ <=»• L ‘•’I I K �f Hastings ANNER I r I I 1 t I i4r * i*. A > t* •A" I SPORTS SECTION 1 Thursday, March 28,2024 !l , I *A t r I. Cusack and Thunder win Trine’s first national title . ' ■ 'X , .4^ IKl.' 1 -1 IjL Brett Bremer I*, I '* I f » »v I ‘M i..?' : I * s ( I s. k * 1 =»t I *‘i A« * ■ •hS »1 •Ss?' .1 1'. r'* i o an w ft'-. [ I Cb ' I i C ii IW ft IX •«.»' ^ffiini’ .•? Slesw ,1 >• 1.' • •^^'2^35 ^^4:5: i. .0; S' EM’ '< 11’. w M 5 « - t!««: > V1» 1 V E:?3r ifia I -■^ ‘SS -T.^ X X is b wi r Pit k. I' Js jr in * iisBai 1 fi J ^a « ac 3^ J* a tcc ^- *w«^nuie0 JCKMr- 5 K an ax if'a crat. sk Mm » r 20 XiE^ .Wt m M r>.. 4^ pm. 8 AL^^lX'jSZC’>Lxr»Sh h ^boKeie^rMSsiul^ EufTs.'pe^ n 2022 J f ■T: :2s:ic- s k: teraid 4 The co/se s rs;tTje: ' sgr xtc Ji setfe^pi »ar2 Ar I ff !4MBk' r€S!fiie£y?)^'s«*'6' E?? scr£ i. :c 4 T I Brett Bremer f , I < riT I- u ^9 * L.X < A / I I I ij. <. ,- l» L» 1- f I I 'A «/ K e-- I f r* I 1 A I I '4 » r > 9 > j V fi s X4r J 'A*-' » L* n<*• • |5" • — •< ' I St r 9 '"'Ai' iW" hF* I I ’A n 1^** » F /fs^ + i t t. V ' <i ■’ "St • V r 4* tPA > I r -t; A 19 A .1. > •• '■F' I \ <h ■ * * Jj* 4 I « w » * i 9. Jayce Cusack “Right away we knew we were going to be a special team,” we knew we had a chance to win championships, but by championships we were thinking more like a conference championship. Trine split its regular season series with t I F 9 *4 Mi s *s .1/ ro. s I 4 Aik i9 ^>.Cb Olivet and Calvin, falling to the two foes a week apart to the in mid-February. Trine bounced back to beat Adnan in the opening round of the MIAA Tournament 74-70, but then got knocked off 72-68 by a Hope team _______________ ____ the conference it had defeated twice during regular season in the championship game of the AnonU the conference conference tournament tournament in in Angola. r • > I t s ’*■' il^ f • > A *. X J > A Ki| t? ..idB;> t . -■ . a~-S-5=:S=5S=S^^^^^ land knocked down a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to give the Thunder an 88-86 win. That win put the Thunder in the National Semifinal in Fort Wayne where they defeated #3 Trinity College [Conn.] 66-54. Garland had a team-high 22 points ifi the National Championship game scoring 17 in the second half as the Thunder battled from behind. Sophomore Nate Tucker had 13 points and junior Aidan Smylie 12 for the Thunder, and all three of those guys were named to the All-Toumament Team, with Garland earning Most Outstanding Player honors. Trine head coach Brooks Miller was named the National Association of Basket­ ball Coaches’ National Coach of the Year as the Thunder closed the season with a 29-4 overall record. Senior forward Brent Cox and the junior guard Smylie were named second team all-conference. Trine senior forward Emmanuel Megnanglo was named the con- The Thunder still secured an at-large bid into the 64-team NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament, even getting to host its first four rounds of the tournament. The MIAA also sent Hope and Calvin to the Dili Tournament. Trine closed the season with the kind of run it started the season with. The Thunder knocked off Fontbonne and #25 Coe College on their home floor in the first two rounds of the tournament, and then also got to host sec­ tionals where they bested Washington [Mo.] and #11 Wisconsin-Platteville. Trine was on spring break during the first two rounds of the tournament and Cusack said the community of Angola really came out to still give the Thunder an outstanding home-court advantage. It took overtime for the #13 Thunder to get past Wis.-Platteville in the sectional final, March 9 in Angola. Senior guard Cortez Gar- ference’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second time. Cusack is looking forward to being able to really focus on classes for the time being. He is studying Biology and doing Pre-Physicians Assistant studies at Trine while also working toward and Master of Business Administra­ tion degree. “It was definitely tougher than I expected,” Cusack said of adjusting to college ball. “I was the only freshman on the team. We have multiple guys who are 22, 23 and 24. We have a very old and experienced team, which is good for the team and good for me as indi­ vidual to learn from. “ He said there are a lot of great guys on the team. Cusack said Cox and sophomore guard Hayden Jones were especially helpful in offering instruction or lifting his spirits after a tough practice. Cusack thought his ability to pick up the Thunder’s man-to-man defense, which offers a lot of help and focuses on keeping oppo­ nents out of the paint, was key to him getting on the court as a freshman. “I would say I adjusted to the defense fair­ ly quickly and fairly well,” Cusack said, “If one person is messing up in‘our defense it is pretty obvious.” Working on improving his strength in the weight room will be key as he continues on at Trine, and he’s looking forward to working on improving his ability to catch and shoot. Cusack spent a lot of time in high school running the point and working to create his own shots off the dribble, but is settling into a two-guard spot with the Thunder - a not unexpected move. The team worked throughout last summer, and Cusack said since August the guys have been together nearly every day “working and doing stuff that isn’t always ftin.” But hoisting a trophy as the confetti falls in Fort Wayne - definitely fun. ? r.. I sssr' f K I Z *1 ii •. 3 t Ibmi SMiiM 1 •I ?• ► V r f Sports Editor What a difference a Dez makes. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team picked up its first victory of the 2024 season on the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Monday knocking off Delton Kellogg 3-0 in a non-conference match. The win moves the Saxons to 1-1 overall this season. They were bested 5-1 by visiting Thomapple Kellogg in their season opener last Thursday. Sophomore attacker Dezarae Mathis didn’t play in that season opener against the TK girls, but got on the field for the Monday match with Delton Kellogg. She scored the first Saxon goal of the bailgame, assisted on the second and then helped get the play roll­ ing that notched the Saxons’ third goal in the win over the Panthers. “She adds a big dynamic to our offense because of her speed and footwork, and draws a lot of attention from the defense to allow Raegan [Morrison] and other strikers to move more freely on the field,” Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said of Mathis. Hastings scored the opening goal Monday with a little over ten minutes to play in the first half. Saxon keeper Dekota Blough smothered a Delton Kellogg free kick in front of her net and then sent a punt towards midfield. Mathis col­ lected the ball and managed to carry it the rest of the way down the field before putting a shot by DK keeper Johannah Houtkooper. That 1-0 lead held for about 40 minutes. The DK girls put a little more pressure on the Saxon defense early in the second half, getting at least one strong attempt on net by Claire Barker, but the Hastings girls con­ trolled the play for most of the evening. Hastings upped its lead to 2-0 with a little over ten minutes to go in the second half. Mathis rolled a pass through the center of the DK defense onto the feet of Morrison who put a shot into the back of the net. 1 i I X «h 1 fl I*- * Saxons shut out Delton for first victory u 1 .gtt* 1 jipir^ 31^ Sports Editor Jayce Cusack and the Trine University Thunder have never lost an NCAA Tourna­ ment Game. Trine knocked off top-ranked Hamp­ den-Sydney College 69-61 in the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship at War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind., Saturday, March 16, to win the pro■am’s first national title. After an outstanding regular season, which included an MIAA regular season title, the Thunder earned an at-large berth into the tournament for the team’s first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Cusack, a freshman at Trine which is locat­ ed in Angola, Ind., was a stand-out at Lake­ wood High School over four years on the varsity. He averaged 21.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a senior during the 2022-23 high school season. Cusack had limited minutes throughout his first collegiate season - but certainly enjoyed the tournament run. With only about a 45 minute drive between the Trine campus and Fort Wayne, the Thunder faithful were in full force. An attendance of 4,546 set a new record for an NCAA Division III Men’s Championship Game. 1 d ^^y there were close to 4,000 Trine people, Cusack said. The Thunder celebrated the National Championship in Fort Wayne and then held a celebration back on campus Tuesday, March 19, where the university president and Ango­ la mayor spoke, coaches spoke, season high­ lights were shared and there were autographs to be signed. A lot of autographs on jerseys and photos and anything else. “I never thought I’d be signing autographs for kids,” Cusack said. Cusack’s only time on the court in the tournament came late in the Thunder’s Sec­ tional Semifinal win wer Waahiiigton [Mo.] at Trine. There was a bit more regular time on the court for Cusack during his first MIAA season. He had a season-high five points in a win over Adrian in mid-January and was happy to get to throw down his col­ legiate dunk in a home win over Albion in February. Trine opened the season on an 8-0 run in non-conference ballgames in November and started - the MIAA slate in January by winning Its nrst 11 conference ballgames and taking the conference’s regular season title with a 12-2 mark. Cusack said it was about Christ­ mas time when everybody knew they really had something special going. M ? :*K., I--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ 4 »I i .-f II aMhX f * i * ••• fc’.. tt 4 zx :a 1 1 b-*** .M* • s. > 1 * « A’ t 1 Slfe* ■* - ‘ . s* /I I 1 •-l" Wk Ww«br *r »« 1:?-v« r ^-. ' ■ I , ' w iSa |C i’cAw^ '* "h? f V J - Lj&i "S " V '•■i; e. IP iX L;W '’*4 I •• 1 a t 1^4 r Vs / I,* J y /1 _j, 7^ I , X 4 ^9 fV" sL 1 «! • r 1^: i J tit’ I w j I - ' I .•x w».‘ —'—I /• t —MMaaafai II ?Z I ■■■'"' Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper, Hastings attacker Hannah Sorensen and Delton Kellogg defender Teagan Hamlin scramble to get to a loose ball in front of the Panther net during the first half of their bailgame in Hastings Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) L^. 7?i: J. I ■ ■<* j I V " -- Hastings added a third goal soon after with Mathis putting a pass through the DK defense to Morrison. Morrison found teammate Han­ nah Sorensen with a pass and Sorensen scored at the back post. While there were some really good moments for the Saxons, coach Schoessel said there is still plenty to work ORp “We still have lots of team chemistry to work on and connecting the mids and strikers seems to be something that is going to have to be worked on as well,” Schoessel said. The Saxons were scheduled to visit Ionia last night before heading into spring break. They return to action at home against Lakewood April 9. Delton Kellogg is oft now until an April 10 trip to Coloma. < 1 5' > ». I T•* <* •< A I *a p. aiz- k ■* I K ^.’’S 4 '4., ■ P’ The Saxons' Dezarae Mathis (18) races forward with the ball as Delton Kellogg's Samantha O'Meara gives chase during the first half of the Saxons' 3-0 win over the Panthers inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I. I * ^1 I 1 »4 c I A Js~i I a. II ______k: I A �A-. J I fi' ‘ J ■ '4 -' • r «« t 1 Page 10 - Thursday. March 28, 2024 - The Hastinfls Banner f .^.1 1 I TK ladies open spring with win at Hastings W iWs fe? ►• '• Bred Bremer Sports Editor I The first goal of the 2023-24 varsity girls soccer season summed up the Trojans whole I » K IV'Wl f r» •i Y, '4 f ■Sr Hastings goalkeeper Dekota Blough stretches high to the upper 90 of her goal to stymie a Thornapple Kellogg shot during their season opener inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NOTICE To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Amicrest Mu­ tual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 beginning at 9;00 a.m., at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI. The annual meeting agenda includes a ballot for the election of the following Directors: Douglas J. Drenth, Mark A. Kolanowski and Janice A. Oshinski. For more information contact Michiel W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. 213730 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No.l Ak ii» •* •• J * I u «. -r further NOTICE tnat that the the Johnstown Johnstown Township Township Board Board will meet ■*“*""" Cix c w"S on p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special any objections thereto. The ,u roll may be examined at the the trmp during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that aoonf . runinci^ NuiiLfc that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her hic/hL hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the aoDParanro eh^ii *u f^e hearing, and in that event, personal hic/hor nhio f required. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file hparino nr thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the nprenn hearino mJ^fi Other time as the Township Board may grant. The owners or any in real property who protests in writing at or before the written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address below Sheri Babcock, Clerk Johnstown Township 13641 S. M-37 Hwy Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Thornapple Kellogg senior midfielder Emma Schut pushes towards the Hastings goal with the ball during her team's 5-1 win over the host Saxons inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We kind of knew going into the season that we would have smaller numbers. It is going to be a good group,” Sleeman said. “It is just going to be if we’re okay depth wise. That was kind of our downfall at the end of last year. We just didn’t have the depth. We had a good starting 11 and a couple girls who came off the bench. Hopefully, we can make it unscathed through the rest of the season.” Hastings was without a key player in the opener too - sophomore Dezarae Mathis. “We weren’t stepping to the ball,” Schoes­ sel said of his team’s struggles against the Trojans. “We were letting them control the pace right through the middle, and we kind of corrected that a little bit in the second half,” Schoessel said. “They’re a tough team. They’re aggressive, and we were lackadaisi­ cal and it hurt us. We’ll fix those.” Captain Raegen Morrison scored the Sax­ ons’ lone goal, cutting the TK lead to 4-1 at the time with 21:29 to go in the game. Hast­ ings got a turnover near midfield and quickly had Morrison going the other way against TK keeper Makenna Hoebeke. “What we did do right is we started work­ ing the ball up over the top instead of trying to go through ’ re very good, Schoessel said. Once we got it up over the top and let our fonvards, in this case Raegan, work a little bit. She took a phenom­ enal shot from outside the 18 and buried it. I’m thrilled to death, but yeah we have to do that more often.” Hoebeke and the TK defense didn’t have a whole lot to do as the Trojans kept on the attack much of the evening. “This is always a hard game to start with,” Sleeman said. “It’s local and it gets scrappy, I * * *« Ji^'cT96J‘’^L‘*^ »*‘*"^<^** WIT' w x r—J!^ I T as:!!:!?' U' r I f k *’* u gj5rfgi?de''^J®^^^ J* jbH’** :<C2 >ik • 1 I Ik sae/tP *S •* V Y. ' • ■« > n 4"^ & III »- r-. > •w » • • S ' , J fe ' »xii iw The Saxons' Bri Darling settles a bouncing ball in the midfield during her team's 5-11 loss to visiting -Thornapple Kellogg at Hastings High School Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) S?reoraP I :-2j;sa?&UJlFnF* ross JWEU’W* MT 20 Mill •Sf9 . •• < ’Q.XilJSl BJ r f WEeCiniT ’M-aiB' tscarrs’ TOcofir Mirco wawoBffiw 0i^ R/ari .* V 21X6 riK TK is now 2-0 overall this season. The Tro­ jans took down Northview 8-0 in Grand Rap­ ids Monday evening. The Trojans return to action with the OK Gold Conference opener against Cedar Springs in Middleville April 10. r. 11 iac at ■ > 7 Mi ‘cirs CLSf'Ctfwswme *ilWwy IX A ‘'I ? * f’ ; ~4 ■» ai 3B 5®W’t£i$'2C ipB a I * ^*3 S^;>^ T ,a &■ -3:, •1 I4 < k <1 I 1 a ?: t- 1 I 2.' JlTi 5 I f . 4 “*A 1* 4 EX M2:4a'<s and for the girls you’re confident, and some­ times going into a game where you’re confi­ dent can be a struggle mentally and then it transitions to the field at times.” KTRKJ - 2^ ‘H • fl ‘ ‘’*W. r.. X * ‘S L •R kS-.*' r xJA* e. .4 I •l 1 =. V* n. •Ri I I,- e • STTff 'V -kJ PMShi V R' « 1 J t I k &TXJW : 1 GSetf .'**«•» \* /A w , “ 'I I 49(68 *-‘x^ 101 -nr^ ’l . 4^ ^Sertfg XF V I 1^- * f r -a. & I ■fl P r l&Siri W -z I Lot ISO / V t, a 1 A. ft * ■i » 1 r : « ?=»«^ « w. - A f ^<2SD ' R 3^ & .I- % I I •« 1 'l —a I 1 LL hr Hastings teammates Aiden SaintAmour, Jett Barnum, Jonah Teed and Charles Nickels celebrate their near school’ record indoor time in the 4x300-meter relay at the Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge Wednesday, March 20. ( I Saxon oaAuii teammates leaiiuHdies Myah iviyan Vincent, Bella Friddle, Friddle. Isabelle Roosien and Addey Nickels celebrate a school record time of 2 ' minutes 57.47 seconds in the indoor 4x300-meter relay that put > them in fifth place in the indoor 4x300-meter relay during the Big I School competition at the annual Grand Valley State University Lake Challenge Thursday. March 21. I ^’Pf Town ej, ship B * i ♦ • * .1 V, r ^«,2O24 k: .1 S; U 2024 ^'t’O24 Jett Bamum and senior Aiden SaintAmour in Sports Editor The Saxon varsity girls’ and boys’ track ^d field teams have rarely ever been better indoors than they were last week at Grand Valley State University. just missing a program indoor 4x300-meter relay record with a time of 2:30.28 that put them in seventh place overall in that race. '“^■^2024 k ' Competing in a field of 37 boys’ and girls’ Division 1 and 2 teams in the Big School Meet at the GVSU Laker Challenge, Hastings got a pair of third place finishes in the high jump. Senior Charles Nickels tied the indoor Saxon boys’ high jump record by clearing the bar at 6 feet 2 inches Wednesday. Freshman Bella Friddle was third in the girls’ high jump Thursday clearing the bar at 5-0, ni^ces over the course of the meet too. 2An set the Saxon indoor 800-meter record with a time of 2 minutes 3 02 seconds that put him in 11*” place over­ all. Teed and Nickels were joined by junior In all, the Saxon boys’ team posted 16 new indoor personal records Wednesday. The Hastings girls* team set eight new indoor personal records Thursday. Freshman Caroline Randall set one in the indoor 1600meter run with her time 5:23.66 which put her m 11 place overall. The Saxon team also got a school record from the team of Friddle and seniors Myah Vincent, Isabelle Roosien and Addey Nickels that placed fifth in the 4x300-meter relay with a time of 2:57.36. The Thomapple Kellogg boys and girls were also- a part of the early-season indoor don^^ CjVSLJ in the Big Schools competi- *«k N r ICC •>« >* • » •As •1 9 'a 'X J*"** s b ' ■'.X * ' ’x k s. s * % ■o ‘ Ml- * > t •> senior Joselyn DeBoer and sophomore Mia s xs Hilton fourth in i the ' 4x300-meter relay team, j of the Saxon foursome, with a time । of2:57.36. -St. ■'’’k '-A ■k I * • TK also had the team of Ellie Harmon, senior Kendra Coe, sophomore Madison | Kietzman and sophomore Payton Gater sev-1 enth in the 4x600-meter relay in 7:20.87. i The TK team also had a top ten finish from J senior Eva Corson in the 200-meter dash. She' turned in a time of 27.75 seconds. 1 Senior Lucas VanMeter had the to finish I Trojan junior Brooklyn Hannon won the bO-meter hurdle race with a time of 9.32 o" ‘he track with a time ofi onds. A group of 83 girls competed in tha't ’ eiehmLlt“«» P" ‘‘i® “ ' eighth place. I 'i I 1 *•< '''J! J' meter run in 5:21.70. TK had the team of freshman Ellie Harmon, Brooklyn Harmon, I 4 -r . 1 Trojan junior Ava Crews placed eighth in , the 800-meter run in and the 1600- i •> X - * event, and Harmon was even a little faster in • finishing first in the prelim’s with a time of 9.29 seconds. ''4 7 Ke Y '2024 Brett Bremer « < I Saxons start by setting some indoor records at GVSU meet Those were the top finishes, but the Saxons had a number of indoor school record perfor- 214425 f •1^ 1 t \ T A C -T te r-'» me usiye. o owing the public hearing on the assessment roll, the Township Board may amend, revise and/or correct the assessment roll. at T kSM assessment roll is in the total amount of $73,960. The costs, including administrative costs, are proposed to be raised by a new special assessment. The assessment against FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer have reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within «iH nicfri2 portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in in Hict benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in S3IQ L/isxnct. t I L I each parcel in the special assessment district will be approximately $6,700 in total, which IS approximately $1,339.50 per year for a period of five years, 2024 - 2028 ;a 9 a i mage - knocking the varsity roster from 13 down to 12 for Thursday at least. “I think we have a good core,” TK head coach Ben Sleeman said. “We only have two seniors too, Emma [Schut] and Holly [Velting]. In a way, it is nice because the majority of our team will be back for the next couple years.” Sleeman, who is co-coaching the Trojans once again this spring with David Wood, said there will also be some up and down from the JV roster to support the varsity. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTSPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.l benefitted by the proposed road improvement project, which project will include paving the road, along with associated activities such as, but not limited to, grading and drainage work. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township. The - * >1 . .r* put it into the net. The Trojans' final tally came with 3:26 to go in the game when Megan Schuurmans beat Blough to a rebound and put it into the net. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel had a big chat with his girls about that one. Blough hit a goal kick which Schuurmans snagged outside the box and took in for the score with Blough not getting enough assis­ tance from her teammates. “Their keeper [Blough] legitimately, prob­ ably kept that from being a more lopsided game. She made a few saves on Tealy oneon-one. She made a couple diving saves. “She was lights out for what she had to work with,” Schoessel said of his keeper. “We have some things to clean up on defense, but they improved in the second half on defense. In the first half, they were kind of dead on their feet and things weren’t going well, but they picked it up and they cleaned it up. They had just minor mistakes that cost us.” The Trojans come into the season a bit shorthanded, and were okay with Friday afternoon’s bailgame with Lowell being post­ poned due to the snow. TK had just one sub to take on the Saxons. Senior honorable men­ tion all-state attacker Holly Velting injured an ankle during the'Troians’ preseason scrim­ WillWR *, X $* game with 18 saves. Cross scored two goals of her own in the win for TK. She made it 2-0 in the 28th min­ ute, chasing down a perfectly struck long ball ahead from all-state teammate Emma Schut and calmly carrying it in for a shot by Blough. She also scored in the game’s 57th minute, midway through the second half, on another I-v-1 chance against Blough off a nice feed from Schut in the middle of the field. Sophomore Madilyn Chivis added a goal on an outstanding long shot with 7:10 to go in the first half, and the Trojans’ final tally came with 3:26 to go in the game when Megan Schuurmans beat Blough to a rebound and I >• ■% game’s 19th minute. Blough was outstanding in net for the Sax­ ons, but the Trojans created so many chances that they were bound to get a few by any keeper in what turned into a 5-1 Thomapple Kellogg victory. Blough finished the ball­ J »I I made a fabulous save diving to her left. TK midfielder Paige Abshagen was there to hit the rebound into the open net in the 9 i 0 victory in Hastings Thursday evening. Thomapple Kellogg sophomore attacker Tealy Cross ripped a shot towards the far post on the south end of Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Saxon senior goalkeeper Dekota Blough I V r* « J f 4} J. �1 I * S?S!& i t LEGAL WOnCRS I ' H 0 1,1 k\ I cash or 9^. Shier 8 at the place of holding the circuit court promptly at 1 «« .K on April 11, 2024. The amount due may be greater on the day of the sate Piaang the highest bid „ at the sale does not automatically ©ntitte the purchaser to free and clear of the property A potentral purchaser is 1 J “"ipany. either of which may charge a fee for this information MORTGAGE Mortgagor(8): Tom Benjamin . a married man and Mortnii. *^® 0^‘nal Mortgagee Registrabon ’ ® Systems. Inc ( MERS ). solely _ as nominee for lender and Date of 2014 Recorded on October 16.mortgage 20?4Jn ki •Il H ® 2014-009783, Foreclosing Assignee (rf any). Union Home Mortgage Coro Amount ^®*® On® Hundred Hundred Sixty-Eight and Sifiiareud i (5164.568 08) Mortgaged premises: described as A parcel a ^®^l’*®at fractional 1/4 of Secbon pAmm Horth. Range 10 West, described as; Commenang at the Southeast_________________ mer o1 Lot 7 of the Elmdale, according to the recorded d recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on 65, thence South 86 degrees 29 minutes 00 Cl econds East on an Easterly extension of the South Hai TL I t 3 9 h *A I •>) I '5 1’1 fridav IXl W-Monisoo •J? * J 'J^^.^ooesub ka Toiiiiie men- Sis;** senny ® id nr ....................... s^smofour iKKipevm- ®® 11416 Handy Ln. Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from e® ^®1® ?1 ®®'®’ unless abandoned under MCL ^1®' which case the redemption period wll be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever CAA extinguish^ pursuant to MCL III 6 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner If you are a military service member on aebve duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact th© attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills MI 48336 248 539.7400 213406 IIH (bcankisn^MBlijBiiQ, ^Kfeonai* w 10 tile M am’ HsfemifcIK ejiidDiiianea IKm-2#(aSfc55cstDtb i4il«ioil«asilfln))iiiiii(((»fc jBioolilonWraMiimU suBodii/tiieetw •IteisahwibrdjaBietosafTwiili,* acM^iiiiiiieOKGolilCaifjfwi^flf Msaii'il’slxaladilgcssciapf^, ^CediSpra^iDHiillWk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29756-DE William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ronald Leroy Felder. Date of birth- 3-11950. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ronald Leroy Felder, died 2-8-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Margaret Felder, 6265 Thornapple Lake Road, Lot 150. Nashville. Ml 49073. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/19/2024 MIchaelJ. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Margaret Felder 6265 Thornapple Lake Road, Lot 150 Nashville. Ml 49073 517-213-9210 214260 If awAeTum 2>id%Y)od.uxj raiiwbDllK IT4 ® ™n O ® distance of 216.54 feet; thence Soirth 540.10 feet to the North line of South 20 and yj hundredths acres of the Northwest fractional 1/4 Of Secbon 8. Town 1 North, Rang© 10 West, as occupi^, thence South 05 degrees 15 minutes ^^sewnds East, 96.34 feel to the true place of beginning thence South 05 degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds East, 75 feet; thence South 81 degrees 23 rninutes 47 seconds West 87.00 III feet feet to to the the shore shore Of Pine Lake; thence North 23 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds West along a traverse line of said Lake Shore, 104 00 feel; thence South 86 degrees 16 minutes 31 seconds East 120.00 feet to the place of D^innmg Also including all land lying between the Syove described Traverse line and the waters edge of Pine Lake, except the South 4 1/2 feet thereof. 1524748 (03-07X03-28) M^wtaifiifefeaieiooi I.Zt I d 1 0 FORECLOSURE SALE Attention homeowrwr If you are a military service member on active duty, tf your perxxl of active duty hM conduded less than 90 days ago. of rf you h^ been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage number stated in this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement ^n u^r section 3212 of the revised jud^ure mortgage COUNTY Of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MC? •^sed judicature 3212, that the flowing mortgage will 1 be foreclosed by a sale of , A’ k. c 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 321Z that the Wlowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to th© highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit County. Michigan starting promptfv at 1 00 pm on April 11, 2024 The amount due on the rnortgag© may be greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest bid al the sate does not automabcally entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is er^uraged to contact the county register of deeds office w a title insurance company, either of which ® information. Mortgage (the Mortgage ) made by Justin Stuive and Amy Hawke, woman, as Mortgagors to *8000, dated May 29. '2069. in Document P®\2£?P?®!^®®®5899. and assigned to United Bank eff Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, ® Mortgage dated February 8, Mortgage Corporation to Michigan, and recorded February 11, 2022. Instrument No 2022-Z*;77^, 1773, all as r^rded in Barry County Records, Barry County, balance owing on the Mortgage is >95 123.84 at the time of this Notice. Th© Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover th© ^bt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. The Mortgagee will apply the sale proems to th© debt secured by the Mortgage as 8fated above, plus interest on the amount due al the rate of 5.0% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgage© to protoct its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate srtuated in Barry County. Michigan described more fully as; LOT 13 OF PLEASANT VALLEY ESTATES, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 13 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Tax ID No. 08-16-270-013-00 Commonly known address; 12944 Valley Drive, Wayland, Ml, 49348 Th© redemption period shall be six (6) months from th© dale of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to th© time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, Mortgagor will b© h©ld responsibi© to the person who buys the property al th© mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. February 29, 2024 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (03^7)(04-04) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 20, 2024 CALL TO ORDER 6:30 ROLL CALL: All present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MOMENT OF SILENCE APPROVED AGENDA and MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT Received department reports. APPROVED: Payment of bills AED purchase Par-Plan Grant 2023-2024 Budget adjustment BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Approved: Resolution 2024-4 Supervisor Salary 2024-5 Clerk Salary 2024-6 Treasurer Salary 2024-7 Trustee Pay 2024-8 Personnel Pay Schedule 2024-9 Investment Policy 2024-10101 General Fund Appropriations Act 2024-11 204 Road Fund Appropriations 2024-12 206 Fire Fund Appropriations 2024-13 207 Police Fund Appropriations 2024-14 208 Park Fund Appropriations 2024-15 Meeting Schedule 2024-16 Office Calendar Public and board comments Adjourned: 9:05 p.m. Attested to: Rod Goebel. Clerk 214302 Hope Township Board Meeting Schedule for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year I F I?**** . aflttmS SOlIlt !« Monday, April 8, 2024 6:30 pm Monday, May 13, 2024 6:30 pm Monday, June 10, 2024 6:30 pm Monday, July 8, 2024 6:30 pm Monday, August 12, 2024 Monday, September 9, 2024 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Monday, October 14, 2024 Monday, November II, 2024 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Monday, December 9, 2024 6:30 pm Monday, January 13,2025 February 10, 2025 March 17. 2025...Budget Hearing 6:30 pm tr Monday, Monday, . first if Jfi 213163 6:30 pm 6:30 pm All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings Ml 49058. Office phone: 269-948-2464. Meeting minutes available at the Township office. jarniu® notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following: ( ' u 4 <• NOTICE Attention homeowner; fl you are a •hrtjtary service mernlw on actnre duty, if your period of active ZVWWMiwiAd am then concluded Iless than CWl 90 days ago. or rl you have ordered to aebv© duly, pleas© contact the attonw^ th© party foreclosing th© rnortgag© at th© ^©tephone nitfnber stated In this notice. Nobe© of forodosur© by adv©rtis©m©nt Notiro IS giv©n under section 3212 of the revised mdea^art of 1961.1961 PA236, MCL600 3212. tha!mS^^ mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of th© monS^ premises, or some part of them, at a public auS^ sate to th© high©st bidder for cash or cashier's crier* at the place of holding trie circuit court starting promptly at 1 PM on APRIL amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of th© sate. Placing th© high©si bid at th© sale does not automatically ©ntitte the purchaser to fro© and ctear ownership of th© property. A potential purchaser IS encouraged lo contact th© county regisi©r of d©eds office or a irtl© insurance company, either of wheri mav charge a fee (or this information. ’ Default has been made »n the conditions of —* ••• ’.Awmiuuns Of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man, and J. Smith, his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage ■ Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2007^ recorded January 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 200W111-0000387 Barry County Record^" Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N a' as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be du© at th© date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Fiv© and 69/i I.* Dollars ($107,225.69). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided rxitice IS hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 •Il PM on APRIL 25, 2024. Said Remises are located In th© Township u of Rutland, Barry County Michigan, and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as wmmencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; ttience 66.00 feet along the West line of said S^ion 27 to the true Point of Beginning; thence East ^-00 feet parallel with the North tine of said Section 27, thence South 600.00 feet parallel wrtri said West ine; thence Wesl 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said Wesl line to the Point of Beginning. 2031 Hubble Rd, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at trie mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period Dated; March 28, 2024 Ale No. 24-003003 Firm Name; Orlans PC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 14 :iii; (03-28)(04-18) 219326 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 269-948-2464 IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding th© circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1.00 PM, on April 18. 2024, Th© amount du© on the mortgage may b© greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Teresa Bartlett, a divorced woman Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inq ('MERS'), solely as nomine© for tender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage; Jun© 23, 2022 Recorded on Jun© 28. 2022, in Document No. 2022-007158, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; On© Hundred FiftyOne Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 03/100 Dollars ($151,861.03) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: LOT 1203, VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS, TO THB ACCORDING PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER A OF PLATS. PAGE 1. Commonly known as 412 W Clinton St. Hastings, Ml 49056 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at (he mortgage foreclosure sale or (o the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner. If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for (he party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this iFinandal FOCI) Provided by the Harry Cuuatv offices of Edward Jones Madison Cove Rnancial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49056 Ananciai Advisor 400 W. state St, Suite B Hastings, Mi 49058 (269) 945-4702 « 111 1171^ Cardinal Financial Company. Limited Partnership Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 2 3938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1525962 (03-21X04-11) 213998 J Member SIPC Kevin Beck, AAMS® (269) 945-3553 When should you take Social Security? One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it? You can start collecting Social Security benefits at T" considerably bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely between ✓ and 67. You could e\en wait until you’re 70. at which point the payments will max ouL except for yearlv cost-ofliving adjustments. But if you need the mone>. you need the monev, even ifv ou'rejusi 62 or any age before full retirement age. However, if you have adequate financial resources to meet your monthl> needs, whether through earned income. your investment portfolio or a combination of the two, you could have some in ,flexibility . , . . choosing when don’t need to kno« \ our exact lifespan you just need to make a reasonably good estimate. So, for example, if you’re approaching 62, >ou’re enjoying excellent health and you have a family historv of '"’g’’' include ‘ waiting a fe\^ vcor It s worth to collect Social Secuniv. so you can receive ihe bigger payments. Conv crselv , if your health is questionable and your family has not been fortunaie in terms of longevity, you might want to start taking y our benefits earlier • Employment You can certainly continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you’re under your full reliremenl age for the entire year. Social Security will dedu’et $1 from to take Social Security. In this your benefits for e\ ers $2 you earn above the annual limit of $22,320, In the year you reach your full retirement age. Social Securitv Securih will will deduct deduct $1 $1 in case, you may want to weigh these considerations: benefits for every $3 you earn . above $59,520- So, you may • Life expectancy - For alt of us, it’s one of life’s great w ant to keep these reductions in mind when deciding when to begin accepting benefits. mysteries: How long will we live? Of course, vse can’t see into the future, so the question Once can’t be answered with total confidence. But to make an infonned decision on when W amount w ithout losing benefits. (Also, at your full to take Social Security, you fullI retiremeni age, you can earn you reach your retirement age. Social Security will recal ulaie your benefit Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of trie revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at trie place of ridding Irie circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1.00 PM, on April 25, 2024 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Sarah Lewthwaite, a married woman Original Mortgagee , Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Mission Servicing Residential, Inc Date of Mortgage: October 9, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 6. 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $96,616.44 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and described as THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS 19 AND 20. BLOCK 13. KENFIELD'S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS. PAGE 37, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Common street address (if any): 535 E Hubble St Hastings, Ml 49058-2504 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600 3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector Date of notice March 14, 2024 Trott Law, P C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1525077 (03-14X04-04) 213480 -________ amount to credit you lor the 9 received reduced benefits because of your execs'^ earnings.) • ^^use Spouses can receive two tvpcs of VKiaJ Security benefits: spousal and sun ivor. U ith a spousal benefiL your spouse can receive up to 50^"o of vour hill retirement benefits, regardless of when you start taking them. (Your Spouse's benefit can be reduced by the amount of their own retirement benefit and whether they look Stxrial Securitv before their full retirement age.) But with a survivor benefiL your decision about when to take Social Securitv can make a big diflerencc. surviving spouse can receive the larger of their own benefit or I00*?o of a deceased spouse’s benefit so it you take benefits early and receive a permanent reduction, your spouse’s survivor benefit may also be reduced for their lifetime. to take Stvcial Securitv is an important and irrevocable decision. So. consider all Ok* factors before making your choice. article was written by E^vatd Jones for use by \c>ur local Edward Jones Finaticial Advisor. Edward SIPC Jones. Member STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-029728-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings Ml 49058 Court Telephone No . 269-945-1390 Estate of Bruce John Hageman, deceased Dale of birth: 7/16/1964. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Thadecedent, Bruce John Hageman, died 11/16/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified trial all claims against trie estate will be forever barred unless presented lo Burlier. Toweson & PaysenoPLLC, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. >302 Hastings. Michigan 49058 and Irie personal representative within 4 months after the ..ate of publication of this notice. Date:3/25/2024 George T Perrett P42751 202 N. Riverview Drive Parchment, Ml 49004 269-349-7686 Deborah Pacic PO Box 91 Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 269-491-2016 4 214353 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-029752-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court, 9 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. 269-945-1390 Estate of Larry R. Baum. Date of birth; April 16. 1937. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Larry R. Baum, died December 11,2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified trial all claims against trie estate will be forever barred unless presented to A. Earlene Baum and Plante Moran Trust. N.A., personal representative, or to both trie probate court at 206 West Court Street. >302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 26, 2024 Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Laura A. Jettema P68962 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 15 o Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 752-2161 A. Earlene Baum and Plante Moran Trust, N A 634 Front Avenue NW, Suite 3 iii: Grand Rapids. 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KJ 9 2024 — Page 11 I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - Notir- N The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 1 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP­ PIES. Looking for their for­ ever home and family. Call 269-331-1788 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eaiate advcrthing in this newspaper ix nubjcvt to ihe Fair Housing Act arwl (he Michigan C'ivil Rights Act which cuHec(ivel> make i( illegal to advenise “any prefertnee. limilaiion or dixeri mi nation baxed on race, color, religicvi. sex» handicap, familial xtatux. natumol origin, age or manial Macus . or an imcntion. (o make any such preference, limilalii>nor dixcnminat ion ’* Familial Mulus includes children undet ihe age of IH living with purenLs or legal cu-slodians, pregnani women and pes'ple secunngcuMody ol children under IR. Thiv newspafier will mx knowingly aocetM any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers ore hereby infonned ihat all dwellings advertised in ihis newspaper .ire available on an equal oppodunily basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing C'cniei ni 6lf>-45l 2y«0 The HUD loll-fiee telephone number for Ihe hearing impaired is I SOO-Q27 9275 I I eouA ''' 1 I •4 I I I �fa ■ I aHV*sift r■> RS - * I. I I M’ ti S'-. 9 4 v A i Pape 12 — Thursday. March 28. 2024 — The Haatlnga Banner 1 mwff 214304 l^^^^^^^lJuTLAND CHARTER TOW N S HIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 'I I •-^ 4 I s I J I 5 t ‘‘K • THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CH r(3 1 ■' "^^f^RESTED t I ^%T OE RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN tKt5 to >9* V > PERSONS: proposed Ordinance W024-I92 terete. w« Pl I ASI TAKE NOTICE Township Board at its March 13. 2024 meeting. introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter tuT’ nu, proposed ordinance will be considered for scheduled regular meeting on April 10. 2024 commencing at . JI p. Hall reasonable auxiliary aids and services. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary hearing impaired Jm) audio tapes of printed materials being considered at such as signer? for (he the meeling/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the meelinu to individuals with disabilities al the meelingzneanng upvn .w...,,, .u O r Tnuznshin Individuals with disabilities requiring auxihaiy a.ds or services should Rutland Charter Township. Individuals hJ f I : A contact the Township. if Format note-this proposed ordinance is prepared in "legislative formatnew verbiage proposed to be added is shown in bold type: any existing verbiage proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through A r CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Vi « ORDINANCE NO. 2024-192 (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: --— - 1.^ .e -C' ■ 4 EFFECTIVE: i' J*.- - ■ <( An Ordinance to amend §220-2-2 and §220-5-3 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis accessory to an existing dwelling V .. 4. in the CR Country Residential District. J 4 1 A p c 4 >• THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND r ’ t .SI* ‘57- BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 9 ■J ORDAINS: f *4-4- Owen Carroll Tyler Howland AMENDMENTOF S220-2-2 (Definifions) p-i-XT. of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the definitions of certain terms used in the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to revise the definition for the term Anima! Unit” to read as follows: ■Sis:. ~-s>a23!^ Guys put together solid hoops season “ANIMAL UNIT (or ANIMALS PER ANIMAL UNIT) — See §220-5-3.H. For purposes of rt to the following C^uiVSIvnlS. A: 1.00 animal unit B e B: Horses; Swine (weighing over 55 lbs.): E E Laying 1 fens m Dreiiew; I unccys. 4 ♦ Right to Earm Act or descri Development • II r« 9 • of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the designated special land uses in the CR Country Residential District is hereby amended to revise subsection H.2.-4. of same pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, to read as follows: ^H- Keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis is allowable accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, subject to all applicable provisions of this Chapter, including the generally applicable special land use approval standards specified in § 220-20-3, and also die following density, setback, and other requirements: 1. 2. The minimum lot area for the keeping of any such animals is three acres. There shall be at least two acres of lot area per animal unit kept on the premises. (See definition of * Animal Unif’ in § 220-2-2) For purposes of this provision, only, the number of animals per animal unit shall be determine as follows: A. slaughter and feeder cattle: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. B. mature dairy cattle: one animal equals 1.42 animal units. c. horses: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. D, swine (weighing over 55 lbs.): one animal equals 0.40 animal unit. E. sheep and lambs: one animal equals 0.10 animal unit. F. laying hens or broiler chickens: one animal equals 0.01 animal unit. 3. G. turkeys: one animal equals 0.018 animal unit. H. Any other types or sizes of livestock not listed here Io be calculated as one thousand pounds live weight equals 1 animal unit. f 75.“** confined shall be located at least 100 feet from all existing dwellings fcstdences on adjacent •’ properties. 4. 5. 2*'®'*‘=o"f>ned shall be located at least 200 50 feet from any wellhead, and shall not include any drain field. Roosters are prohibited. Otherwise permissible chickens shall at all and not allowed to free range. »» All ordinances or auuviujc «?><«« with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, or on such later date as may be Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball Second Team tian ^Th^ “"'■O' County Chris• The Eagles sophomore point guard in his second varsity season, Lamphere namnri r ^v«ouu, uampnere was all-conference in the Great Lakes 6 for the runner-up Eagles. led his team in points with 22.2 per game, steals with 4 per game and assists with 4.2 a ^^jle also tallying 1.5 rebounds . 8 c. Coach Josh Lamph ere said the big • game this season were all the assists and steals. jimtotaS:ta7,S:e'd’'l'' 3.8 steals and 4.2 assists a game this season. He was named first team all-conference in the Great Lakes 6. “Noah had the ability to change any game with his defense and offense,” coach Josh Lamphere said. Hugo Martino, Delton Kellogg: A Spanish exchange student, Martino used his long frame and skills to score in a variety of ways and to be a fantastic shot blocker. Coach Jim Hogoboom called him an unselfish player - he tried to get him to shoot the ball more all season. Martino still averaged 10.3 points a game on just 9.3 field goal attempts. He averaged 5.5 rebounds a game too. He had a season-high 26 points against Galesburg-Augusta. Chad Stopher, Delton Kellogg: A senior center, who was just 4^it undersized for post player at 6-1, coach Jfm Hogobbora call^ him a “warrior” who plays much bigger than his 6-foot-l height. He used his good foot­ work to average 10.6 points a game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. He aver­ aged 8 rebounds aa game and tallied 11 dou­ ble-doubles. Hogoboom said Stopher is “a great leader who just goes to work every single day. I never wonder how he is going to practice. He gets stronger and even more productive as the game wears on.” Jett Barnum, Hastings: A junior who did some of everything for the Saxons and was named honorable mention all-conference in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Saxon head coach Jess Webb called him his team’s toughest player. Barnum averaged 9 points, 6.5 rebounds (including 3 offensive rebounds) and nearly one charge taken every game. “Jett played through multiple sprained ankles. All year and continued to compete at a very high level,” coach Webb said, adding that Barnum was the vocal leader of the team while holding expectations high for all. Logan Faulkner, Lakewood: A junior shooting guard, Faulkner stepped up as team­ mates went down this season. A capable ball-handler and solid scoring threat for the Vikings. Jake McDonald, Maple Valley: A junior guard, McDonald was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the Big 8. He averaged 8.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists a game. is Jake was a first-year starter. He played as an undersized post player for us. He did an outstanding job of rebounding the ball this year. He was our third leading scorer as well,” Lion coach Ryan Nevins said. “Jake is very athletic and does a lot of different things for us on the floor. He was a great asset to the team and we looking forward to having him back next year.” Teegan McDonald, Maple Valley: A freshman guard who had a major impact for the Lions as the season progressed, as he recovered from an early season ankle injury. He averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds. 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks a game. He was second on the team in scoring and led the Lions in blocked shots. He may have saved his best two games of the year during tournament play where he came off the bench and scored 24 and 19 points,” Lion head coach Ryan Nevins said. “We missed Teegan greatly when he was out with his injury. He made a major impact for us on the offensive end this year. He is a very good passer and an underrated defensive player. He will definitely be looked upon to do more things for us next year.” Jude Webster,Thornapple Kellogg: Webster had an outstanding firs varsity searnoj." -miiy same nnri 1 J 7''^‘‘''^r^ged 12.3 points per Eagles,111 "a ‘he Ldgies. Lilley added 6. I rebounds. 1.9 blocks. boys’team. Webster averaged 8.6 points per game for TK this winter. I. wn u .J 9 r k ■^J£v. I • 9 ' f.ft > •* * 1 0.1 J •J <1 3^ ( » J *4.4 : 4 < hr ’ J i ‘ tSbkr •JI ISI I . J- rtf^ Landon Makley ries a bit early in the season but came back strong. A solid defender in the paint, Makley con­ tributed his scoring talents inside and outside throughout the year. Ayden VVilkes, Maple Valley: A threeyear varsity starter and two-time captain for the Lions, Wilkes finishes high school with 902 career points. He averaged 17.4 points a game as a senior as well as 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He recorded five double-doubles this season. He was named first team all-con­ ference in the Big 8 Conference. “Ayden was a great leader for us,” Lion head coach Ryan Nevins said. “He grew tremendously over his four years as a player but even more as a person.” Tyier Gavette, Thornapple Kellogg: A ^nior guard in his third varsity season, Gavette averaged 8.8 points a game. Gavette was able to use his speed to get into the paint offensively and his strength to score once he was there. The Trojans relied on his outside shot a little more as the season progressed. Kyle VanHaitsma,Thornapple Kelloee: senior leader playing forward and guard for the Trojans, VanHaitsma averaged ten points per game this winter. VanHaitsma was named first team all-conference in the OK Gold Conference this winter' a , \fe55 .1 ' 1 e$ 3 pan. lid aSSIS'^ , 3! [HDf evcDtualfe' ® u Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were a few more ballgames on the basketball schedules across the state this win­ ter, and the Thomapple Kellogg, Delton Kel­ logg and Maple Valley varsity boys’ basket­ ball teams all took advantage to compile double-digit victories during the 2023-24 season. Hastings was just shy of that mark with nine wins. Lakewood had just four victories, but three came against county foes Hastings and Maple Valley. The Barry County area also had the Barry County Christian Eagles put together an outstanding winter season and finish as the runners-up in the Great Lakes 6 Conference. Lakewood moved to the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division and the Maple Valley boys jumped to the Big 8 con­ ference this winter. The schedule wasn’t the only thing differ­ ent for the local teams this winter. Lakewood (Jason Solgat], Hastings [Jess Webb] and Thomapple Kellogg [Phil Garber] all wel­ comed new varsity boys’ coaches this year. The two holdovers, Maple Valley’s Ryan Nevins and Delton Kellogg’s Jim Hogoboom, both guided their teams to MHSAA Division 3 District Finals with the Panthers capturing their first district championship in 40 years by winning a thriller over Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference Central Division foe Sau­ gatuck at Bloomingdale High School by a 37-36 score. ) The Delton Kelloggfboys closed the season with the top record anjong the five MHSAA squads in the county \yith a 12-12 mark. Here are the 2023-24 All-Barry County varsity boys’ basketball first and second teams. All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball First Team lyier Howland, Delton Kellogg: A soph­ omore point guard who has started every game the past two seasons for the Panthers, Howland averaged 10.8 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 deflections a game this winter. He was named first team all-con­ ference in the SAC Central Division. DK head coach Jim Hogoboom said Howland plays eveiy minute unless their team is up or down big. He calls him a tire­ less worker, strong defender, and the reason most teams don’t extend their pressure on us. Owen Carroll, Hastings: A senior point guard who was called upon to be a big-time scorer for the Saxons this season too. He was named all-conference in the Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference. He averaged 16 points per game this sea­ son while making a third of his three-point attempts. Hastings head coach Jess Webb said he was as captain who led by example and took over games. He was the one player every Saxon opponent had to focus on stopping. Landon Steward, Hastings: A senior for­ ward who was a leader in practice and in games as a captain for his team according to Saxon head coach Jess Webb. Steward aver­ aged 6 points and 5 rebounds a game. He guarded opponents’ best player every game and was named the team’s defensive player of the year. Troy Acker, Lakewood: A junior guard/ forward who was one of the few Lakewood starters able to avoid injuries and missed time this winter. That left him with the ball in his hands more than expected. He took the opportunity and ran with it finishing as one of he Vikings’ leading scorers on the season. Landon Makley, Lakewood: A senior forward/center, Makley was slowed by inju- ra -fez I & p l{ itfi* ^nin trains .. %iir in * jisairi’*’ •SS »-* * jgP' A >.r.^ s::-' rix«* aBinyW cmi TWH* Mg i K >• I i V « r r f » 1 <1 j 1I i Ct 1 s v.t ,\SP' e I X! SrV- \ 4 r r ! 4 S <1 I iW i I I 4 ■ 1 �* • ■ kVi'^ • The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28 * I I? ;^TiA >« • ••• fr I f"’ I I f < k f . • ♦ ’W 7 1 s I* 3 1 J 4 k k» > I ■ 1 r I I 1 I I 1 . PV f s I '-X . r / < -iK SI • 1' • .^1) I Vikes put together lone .500 campaign *9 ♦ • ♦: Brett Bremer Sports Editor Whether it was one of the teams right ^ound .500 or one of the ones that was as long way from that, no one could argue that t e Barry County girls didn’t play hard this winter. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team had the top record from the five MHSAA varsity girls’ basketball teams in the county this season, making the move into the Capital Area Activities Conference and compiling a 12-12 mark overall. That record included a win over Thomappie Kellogg in the final game of the regular season and a win over the Hastings girls in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament. One of the highlights of the whole girls’ basketball season in the county, for anyone other than a Saxon, came when uie Vikings overcame a five-point Saxon lead in the final five seconds of regulation to score a win in Hastings in late January. This winter was the Vikings’ first back in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division after nine years in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. The competition was tough, but the Vikings managed a 7-7 mark in CAAC White play. The Thomapple Kellogg girls had the sec­ ond best record in the county at 11-13 and competed well in the OK Gold Conference. A win over Forest Hills Eastern in the confer­ ence opener was part of a 7-0 start to the season for the TK ladies. The Trojans got to 8-1 but eventually ran into the powerhouse programs in their conference. Hastings had to be one of the most compet­ itive three-win teams in the state of Michigan, and it was solid year of growth for young Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley squads. Here are the 2023-24 All-Bany County varsity girls basketball first and second teams. AIl-Barry County Girls’ Basketball First Team Josie Williams, Delton Kellogg: A junior guard/forward, Williams led the Panthers 4 14 *« V - t 1 t 1 t. 1 V^H I I* & J I rr Ok^ 1 > IX • k! 7.' 7^°§ethe X s s *^and4)^' I •W ! * * anv hM I 4 M «»kS I *■* 1 called b I® IW M I I I 53 field - t -•.'rdoiiTkkifJ with 9.29 points per game and averaged a team high 5.3 rebounds too. She had single game highs of 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots. A three-year varsity starter so far, she holds the DK records for blocks in a season with 44 and in a career with 93. Coach Mike Mohn said she is the most complete basketball play­ er on the DK squad. She was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC Cen­ tral this season. Rachael Hewitt, Hastings: Hewitt led the county in scoring at 14 points per game, and was the Saxon leader in three-pointers made, steals and rebounds. Saxon head coach Chase Youngs said his junior forward was the focus of every team his girls played and she was still consistently producing. Hewitt was named honorable mention all-conference in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Alivia Everitt, Lakewood: A physical forward for the Vikings, Everitt averaged 6.5 points and 7.5 rebounds a game as a senior this winter. Sh also averaged a block a game with many partial blocks too. Audrey Hillard, Lakewood: A senior guard, Hillard averaged 6.7 points and 6.3 rebounds a game for the Vikings with a sea­ son high 19 points against Eaton Rapids. Hillard was a team leader for the Vikings and also averaged two steals and two assists a game. Cadence Poll, Lakewood: A senior cen­ ter, Poll averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds a game this winter for the Vikings and had nine double-doubles. She had season highs of 24 points and 21 rebounds Poll was named honorable mention all-con-conference m the CAAC White this winter. Tealy Cross, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore guard, Cross averaged 10.2 points 3.3 steals per game. She had multiple nn • • g mes with over 20 points this season. Cross was named all-conference in the OK Gold this winter in her second varsity season. season. Reece Ritsema, Thornapple Kellogg: A T freshman forward, Ritsema averaged 5.4 points and 7.8 rebounds a game while totaling four double-doubles during conference play. She was named honorable mention all -conference in the OK Gold. All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball Second Team Addie Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore guard, Stampfler finished second on the DK team in scoring with 8.5 points per game. She had a single game high of 16 points and seven rebounds from her guard position. Head coach Mike Mohn called her a pretty good athlete who probably has the most upside regarding her basketball potential of anyone on his squad. Kimber Fenstemaker, Hastings: A senior forward, Fenstemaker was second in rounds, third in steals and led the Saxons in blocked shots. Hastings head coach Chase Youngs said he relied on Fenstemaker to guard four of the five positions on the court regularly. Olivia Friddle, Hastings: A sophomore forward for the Saxons, she finished second in points, second in steals and third in rebounds on the Hastings team. Friddle used her physicality on both sides of the court until a knee injury ended her basketball season - and her run to the state wrestling finals. She wli i/diCidua'l stote ^'vmuai state qualifier in wrestling this winter too. Autumn Williams, Lakewood: The Vikings’ senior point guard, coach Kelly Meints called her a great defensive player who did a lot of the small things for their squad' she had 13 points and three steals in a eonference win over Sexton Aubree Roth, Maple Valley: A freshman 'I ' ' 1. 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The Special Assessment District shall be known as the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. L ■r 31 s i 4* / 1 10 nd nn'ibi; I I JZL', RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS f J J I IB X k J t >H ' p A to - > and learn to be the sort of player her older ?T' — . 1 r teammates could learn to respect and follow,” Lion head coach Karl Wilhelm said. “She made huge progress as the year went a long.” Kyla VanAlstine, Maple Valley: A senior guard who once again had to play with the ball in her hands more than the Lions would have really liked, she averaged seven points and a couple of rebounds a bailgame. “Most importantly, she has been our senior leader and really a leader for the past couple years. She probably deserves the recognition for just putting up with me the past two years,” Lion head coach Kar! Wilhelm said. “She has been our go-to scorer. Without her we’d lose a lot of firepower. Emma Geukes, Thornapple Kellogg- A junior guard, Geukes led the Trojans' in assists and was one of her team’s top outside scoring threats as well. Geukes averaged 5.7 points per game this season. Lydia Schilthroat, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior guard, Schilthroat became a key ball-handler and defender for the Trojans this season. She averaged 7.1 points, 2.6 steals and 3.8 rebounds per game. point guard, Ro± averaged a couple points and a couple assists a game for the Lions, forced to take on a big role when the Lions’ senior point guard went down with an injury early in the season “She had to come in to learn to run the show I i<akU» I 2 > •* .A. I . 2024 — Page 13 T r ff,. % ’’ y taiariJasWIiaKfc*'*' gf! W'i *f tl F HElW A SS5S5 li^<kY SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 1 4 1 08-09-030-030-01 08-09-030-030-02 08-09-030-030-03 I 1. SB - — 9 •ck .7. tt*#.*** -.,^<captaE^ <•' HI PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $73,960 (including administrative costs), and has placed the same on file with the Township clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the improvement and to create the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions for the improvement in compliance with the statutory requirements. The plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. .4fA' Vi8n: A < ▲ J •5 ‘v <■ h I -r school * *1 <r X- I rjj“ TS*"”’' t- « L bH V Si?!? I r I { • ’'>i± »< ' •) I 4. JI' .♦ *3 ex A' (&. • J fj 9 y.-* ’■ L’ I* .. .i . jJl J9 J Xv 4 I*. b*. ♦ vk. 1 e s"? •• L_r '♦•J I » r 1J '•■k’ 'r»*' •.i■ .. rf k if O'® ” .. bier » •* Tealy Cross t » « Tf - ' *\ 9t I Delton wins few events at the annual Laker Challenge '"if' IP r4 ' *» It' r* »> * -2^ t ‘7. l< V k .f J ! r*X ■ ; ir J f |A •> iff: ‘''u > I r r. ( I Brett Bremer 4- Sports Editor r The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls track and field teams took a few victories during the Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge inside the Kelly Family Sports Center Friday in Allendale. Returning MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divi­ sion 3 state 300-meter hurdle champion Torren Mapes, a senior, won the 60-meter hur­ dles Friday, in the Small School competition at GVSU, in 8.61 seconds and senior team^ate Rhys Bedford wasn’t too tar behind with a sixth-place time of 10.03. Mapes was also the state runner-up in the 110-meter high hurdles as a junior last spring. Bedford also won the boys’ long jump ^ith a total leap of 20 feet 3 inches. Junior teammate Wyatt Finney placed tenth at i. ♦ t > f tri t IV X efu-"--t 6^ *** IP 4 Josie Wiliams I-*’ J f Jil -t I I * iS'^' / .sir**' 1*1 * -—A. •* ■ * 4 f 08-09-150-014-00 08-09-150-014-01 08-09-150-017-00 ■ ,T •I 08-09-030-030-06 08-09-030-030-07 08-09-030-030-08 18-3 and exchange student Hugo Martino wasn’t far behind in 13th with a jump of 18-1. Bedford’s previous best long jump was 19-7. Senior Summer Ritchie won the girls’ 400meter dash Friday with a time of I minute 5.32 seconds. She was only faster than that a couple of times last spring. Ritchie also teamed with senior Breanna Chandler, junior Kylie Main and sophomore Izabelle Gruber to place second in the 4x600-meter relay with d time of 7:54.37. The Delton Kellogg girls had a pair of top ten finishes in the indoor field events. Senior Maddy Waller was sixth in the high jump getting over the bar at 4-5. Freshman Caitlyn Helms placed tenth in the shot put with a mark of 26-10.75. The Delton Kellogg girls had two in the top seven in the 60-meter hurdles. Chandler placed sixth in 11-12 seconds and Gruber seventh in 11.18. Those two teamed with Main and Ritchie again for a fifth-place time of 3.16.32 in the 4x300-meter relay. Main added an eighth­ place time of 2:58.50 in the 800-meter run. Martino added a fourth-place jump of 5-10 in the high jump for the DK boys and Bed­ ford was seventh in that event clearing 5-4. Sophomore Nick Muday made it over the bar at 9-6 in the pole vault to place sixth. The DK boys had the 4x600-meter relay team of Mendan Phillips, Bedford, Muday and Ethan Rimmer seventh in 7:00.60 and the 4x300-meter relay team of Jace MePheeters, Martino. Finney and Mapes tenth in 2:52.10. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost estimates will be held on April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, Michigan. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing and any objections or comments raised at the hearing. If written objections are filed with the township board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, are filed with the township. Following the hearing, the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and cost estimates. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessments, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk. Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M-37 Highway Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 214426 L^^ / r0 y .4 Vk / I k I V V I i I I �1' Page 14 — Thursday. March 28. 2024 - The Hastings Banner bikes on Michigan trails Proposal would allow disabilities, older adults and really anyone who wishes to experience some assistance as they ride a bicycle. Class 1 e-bikes require pedaling, providing a great health benefit to riders.” E-bike use in Michigan - and beyond As e-bike use grows across the country, with many states approving areas for their use, the Michigan DNR’s decision to expand use on specific state-managed trails involved many months of research and discussion by DNR staff and trail user groups. “The DNR’s decision to move forward with this proposed land use change wasn’t based on a desire to be trendy, but rather on providing individuals with more recreation options while also being conscientious of our state’s natural and cultural resources,” said Nicole Hunt, reg­ ulatory unit manager with the DNR. Considering federal government recogni­ tion of e-bike use also was part of the process, Hunt said. The federal government, recognizing the benefit of e-bikes for trail recreation, updated trails for mobility purposes as long as a cyclist had applied for and received a permit to do so. Currently, Class 2 e-b.kes are allowed W lh a permit only on nonmotorized, natural surface trails (such as mountain bike trails). This expansion would not apply on wildlife or state forest land trails that are open to bicycles. Also, Class 3 e-bikes, which are ped­ al-assisted and have a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour, would remain prohibited on any state-managed land under the new policy. The 3,000 miles of nonmotorized state park-managed trails open to bicycles that would be affected by this proposed change may be viewed on the DNR’s interactive non­ motorized trail map. If the proposed change is approved, signage indicating allowable e-bike use would be placed at trailheads. “This change would make trails more acces­ sible for people who may not have the physical ability . to ride a traditional bike,” said Tim Novak, the DNR’s state trails coordinator. This would include individuals living with Operation of Class 1 electric bicycles on state park-managed nonmotorized trails open to bicycles would expand under a proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring. Under current Michigan law, only Class 1 e-bikes - e-bikes that are pedal-assisted and can go up to 20 miles per hour - are allowed on improved surface trails, which are trails that are paved or consist of gravel or asphalt. Current law also allows for local entities to expand or further regulate e-bike usage in their respective communities. The proposed DNR land use change would expand allowable e-bike use to include Class 1 e-bikes on natural surface, nonmotorized trails on state park-managed land open to bicycles. In addition, the proposed change would allow operation of Class 2 e-bikes, which arc throttle- and pedal-assisted and can travel up to 20 miles per hour, on both linear paved trails and state park-managed natural surface 1 1 I! I?, 1 • t V ♦ J 1 * Hastings Middle School has released its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 aca­ demic year. Students qualify for the honor roll for earn­ ing all A grades on their report card, the Prin­ cipal’s List, or all A and B grades. Middle school students who qualified for the third quarter include: Sixth grade All A's Principal's List Owen Acker, Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Auten, Kinley Beadle, Eden Bivens, Lilly Bronsink, Arianna Brubaker, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Reuben Day, Brennan Denton, Luca Dickinson, Ainslie Dygert, Evalyn Elzinga, Chloe Endres, Reese Fish­ er-Ferguson, Claire Gergen, Gabriella Gole, Maritza Gonzalez-Perez, Sophia Gordon-Ro­ driguez, Preston Heuss, Hope Holmes, Jaelyn Jimenez, Bentley Justice, Malcolm Kniaz, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, Julian Kretz, Emmalia Mansager, Maren Marlatt, Adyson Mayack, Abigail Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Sophie Pohja, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Ava Roath, Marley Seeber, Libelle Shafer, Abella Smith, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Lilyanne Tobias, Kylee Troyer, Ayla VanBelkum, Fiona Watkins, Davis Wattles and Ella Williamson. A's and B's Madison Aicken, David Allen, Isabella Amundsen, Annelise Armstrong, Olivia Aspi­ nall, Brooklyn Auten, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Myla Belles, Alexander Bertrand, Alli­ son Bosworth, Jacob Brown, Jayce Brumm, Carolynn Burgdorf, Easton Carley, Karter Case, Lydia Cole, Ryan Coller, Braylen Cran- I Ii ‘A. r’’ « -r ■V A JI N I -A- •r' I A * x;.w t ’’I? r * s ^1 A' < r 4 •lA >«' t r s •» * Chief Noonday Chapter goes green for weekend hike The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Scenic Trail Association hosted 71 hikers, including 18 first time club hikers, to the trail section in downtown Middleville Saturday morning, March 16. This group headed towards Irving on a seven-mile hike while another group followed the trail northwest along the Thornapple River on a short­ er four-mile hike. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 . V« •J -k lee McQueen, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles,. dall, Aubrey Davidson, Abigail Decastro, Keagan Nichols, Alyssa Olin, Lilyana Redmond, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Millie Detmer, Blake Joshua Roberts Jr., Wyatt Sanders, Liam Schae­ DeWyse, Hannah Diekhoff, Isabella Duits, fer, Sophia Schantz, Abigail Shafer, Lucy Sporer, Emma Elliott, Elliana Erb, Lucas Evers, Teigan Collin Storm, Brynn VanderMale, Haley Vaughn. Flietstra, Cody Garms, Slaten Goos, Gage Riley Vaughn, Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez, Gruesbeck, Logan Guernsey, Nevaeh Haman, Claire Walters, Gage Warner, Evelyn Webb, KarAlexander Herbert, Avery Hetrick, Charles rigan Williams and Haley Williamson. Highway, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Kendra Eighth grade Killian, Dylan Krueger, Paxton Lockridge, All A’s Principal's List Jada Madden, Ainslee Mattice, Ryan McCord, Audrey Acker, Jace Acker, Violet Bivens,Reagan McKenna, Katie Merica, Austin Morgan Casselman, Parker Castaneda, Parker Milcher, Shawn Olin, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Erb, Carson Gole, Graceyn Horrmann, Rem­ Peake, Ericka Peck, Winter Pirtle, Lucas ington Jerzyk, Tanner Krzysik, Annabelle Prowoznik, Isabelle Ricketts, Madelyn ShellKuck, Nolan Lucas, Mya Luna, Olivia Malik, ington, Alex Smith, Lillian Smith, Owen Dennon Merrick, Sydney Patterson, Lilly Smith, Audi Stonehouse, Bentley Storm, Sophia Tait, Kingston Thompson, Audrey VanRandall, Trevin Russell, Harrison Thomas, Alexander Timmers, Grant Tossava, Weston Houten, Brooke VanSyckle, Kaelyn Walsh, Troyer and Jeremy Verbeek. Lenna Wendt, Olive Wescott and Kylah Wise. A s and B s Seventh grade All As Principal s List Giovanny Arias, Deagan Blough, Kylee Ariana Benjamin, Eleanor Clark, Sage Bosworth, Allison Brown, Sophia Bucher, DeCamp, Ashtyn Denton, Jacelyn Goodroe, Olivia Buehler, Kyanne Casey, Dakota Cole, London Hammond, Sebastian Hernan­ Thomas Cook, Kimberlee Coolidge, Graden dez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Sullivan Courtright, Landon Currier, Carter Danks, Hill, Natalie Olmstead, Luke Follett, Micah Lillian Edger, Jackson Edwards, Rene EspiRandall, Joseph Renner, Gabrielle Robertson, • nal-Lopez, Aryorinah Farrell, Brooke Ella Saninocencio, Breeya Solmes, Katherine Favreau, Gavin Fields, Joseph Furrow, AshStevens and Abram Winebrenner. lynn Goldsworthy, Jonah Hamp, Ethan Het­ A s and B’s rick, Cooper Hokanson, Cylee Hom, Jason Zoey Armour, Payton Amie, Khloe Baker, Jimenez, Maxwell Kensington, Evyn Kindel, Mavie Bernstein, Porter Blessing, Lorien Byle, Alexis King, Riley Lentz, Brennen Main, Emma Coenen, Ronald Coller, Jozlynn Davis, Lillian McFarlan, Jaelynn Neymeiyer, Jett Alexis DeShane, Austin Friddle, Riley Furrow, Nofz, Zane Ortiz, Addison Reaser, Kaylee Hadley Grove, Payton Haines, Landon Holman, Roe, Aaliyah Salazar, Rebecca Snyder, Isa­ Danniel Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Emerson bella Strimback, Avery Walsh, Kiley Wilcox Leary, Madisyn Leonard, Alyssa MacLeod, Karand Samantha Wright. - * I • • I I e ''l You know you re from MICHIGAN when f * I .’1 » iTf T •t MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP If-./ • I If You fill out the FAFSA to see if yoijr ’24 grad qualifies for up to $27,500 in scholarships! «= 11 ( I I, •l a > J P 4 j J k 1 I From the Mitten to the U.P., the Class of 2024 is getting a helping hand paying for college. 7 out of 10 Michigan high school seniors may qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, no matter their GPA. Don’t miss your opportunity to lower college costs Simply fill out the new, streamlined FAFSA. It could be worth thousands! f ? • LEARN MORE mi.gOv/ACHIEVEMENT J. 1 Jl * I S’ B I ft 11 I • r s* • ': I A • F I I • • I f 4 • I i • . . w - • I X' I < /. ••• i 4 k. I / I * ■ .r A . ft ' 4 • .J. ...•/ ■ r ft . • ?r I I h S ■ . « »• •l « I .M La •M •« i ■ft* 1 -< * ■. *4 — • f •J v * I fJ 1 I •*! r a . □ ♦ - I, s I I 'fit •• I 4 " 4 I* I ■ t. V * •X S’’ hr' V r* 7.ffv ‘i I * A 'f -m. A : t. .J 4 1 < VL ‘ ">*3 TT ■?. I . * F«* .4 • . J .J I . • . .J____ J • • I .* ; k. 4 I 1 ?. > < • !» 1 ,9 •• sF X :-I .1 1 •1/ * -77* : Director Scott Bowen for action at the commis-, sion’s May meeting, with any approved change, going into effect immediately thereafter. ; The Michigan Natural Resources Commission. a seven-member public body whose^ members are appointed by the governor, con-v ducts monthly, public meetings in locations* throughout Michigan and has a portion of the, meeting dedicated to items under the purview of the DNR’s director. The April 11 meeting takes place at Lansing Community College,600 North Grand Ave. in Lansing. The e-bike survey may be accessed direct^ ly at research.net/r/DNR-E-BIKE. “We look forward to receiving this important public feedback about this proposed policy change,” Novak said. “We are sharing this: survey widely in hopes of receiving input from, as many people and perspectives as possible.”^ Learn more about what qualifies as air e-bike in Michigan, the current e-bike policy on state-managed park land and survey detailsat Michigan.gov/DNR/Ebikes. HMS releases most recent honor roll A ? its federal grant funding regulations for nonmolorized, natural surface trail development. to no longer prohibit use of e-bikes on trails developed with federal funds,” she said. The DNR also researched how other states are allowing e-bike usage. “We have benchmarked other states and local trail systems that allow e-bikes on natural sur­ face, nonmotorized trails, and what we found was there haven’t been issues with conflicts or injuries or unnecessary wear and tear on our natural resources which would cause any reser­ vation in expanding e-bike use,” Novak said. The Arkansas state park system stood out as it has a vast number of trails, including mountain biking trails,: and has allowed e-bikes for years with no issues. Hunt said. DNR seeking public input A public survey about the proposed land use change is open through March 31, and results will be shared during the April 11 Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting. The proposed policy change will go before DNR n « r u*.' 1 r- -T? • Ml Student Aid � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-04-04.pdf c49ecb0eb66e4dfac12b7b70676f42a1 PDF Text Text I I*r ** w I t > Hastings seeks new clerk. '''"''/////// • • • l. > County sut^^nAr office abolished due to lack of candidates DKHS spring sports previews ll'llhll' ••• *». A •* I LOT Mt ''‘'>'1'11111,hl, ^005 1 See story on page 3 <4 C005 I '^^0/2024 See stories on ages 9-12 Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 ^^00 00^^ I =a=» ■BBBB * Hastings VOLUME 170. No. 14 ANNER a—La* B95S^' Thursday, April 4. 2024 PRICE $1.50 Viewing events scheduled for Monday’s nearly total solar Jayson Bussa r 4 4^ M 4 <5 I ' V. f? U -r •> * •> ' >.• I I• ij ’1 ■Cl X Barry County residents can observe a solar eclipse beginning around 1:55 p.m. on Monday and achieving maximum coverage at 3:11 p.m. (Courtesy photo) i/- f J Hunter McLaren . I K .J ■J v* » w .'Ai ' Ji’ LOCAL VIEWING EVENTS Observing and documenting a solar eclipse is a time-honored educational activity in schools and other institutions. This year’s eclipse will be accompanied by a variety of events, including the following. - The Hastings Public Library provided free glasses during a preview event on Wednesday and will do the same on Monday, April 8. The event runs from 9 a.m. through the eclipse and glasses are available on a first come, first serve basis. The library will pro­ vide patio viewing while also live-streaming the event in the community room. — The Putnam District Library will be holding a viewing event from 1:30 to 4 p.m. out on the library’s front lawn. Glasses will be provided, one pair per person. Bring your own lawn chair. - The Vermontville Township Library is offering free eclipse glasses while supplies last. - Visitors at the Delton District Library can join an eclipse viewing party from I to 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Everyone can watch the solar eclipse in person and live streaming from NASA on the big screen at the library. Viewing glasses and snacks will be available. z I I comer of Jefferson and State Street has been perfect for a number of reasons: she said. “We looked at so many different places all over West Michigan, but nothing was ever right,” Brandli said. “We were looking down here and the spot was available. The timing seemed right, and we couldn’t really beat this location.” The large windows have been perfect for enticing new customers at an intersection with lots of foot traffic. The visibility and location in the heart of Hastings are crucial for capturing shoppers, she said, as most of their customers are passing through or attend­ ing to other business downtown. In turn, she hopes to provide an incentive to visit down­ town in the evening, staying open until 6 p.m. during the week and 7 p.m. on weekends. The location downtown has been great for networking, as well. Brandli was over­ whelmed by the amount of support they've already received from the chamber, the city and other downtown business owners. She immediately felt welcomed into the Hastings business community. “Everyone’s been super helpful,” she said. “And we want to help them too, and be sup­ portive and watch the downtown grow. That’s been the coolest - just how many people have come here just because they’re excited for us and they want to support us.” Even for experienced business owners, a downtown location can be a boon. Jackie Elliott has owned and operated Northside Pizza since 2017, located on the comer of * Si<fff Writer u.A'* Spring has sprung, bringing rain showers and several new businesses to downtown •i J . Hastings. r ' . a *2^ f I Nichole Lyke, economic development * - — • ' ! V*director for the Barry County Chamber of r r. 1 Commerce and Economic Development Alli­ * f t;I <i3 > 4 Z • ance, said spring tends to be a busy time for i « k Ml ■Mb. .J.. Hastings businesses. The post-holiday lull I J t * ir •rr allows business owners to prepare before t.-" » 4 < I I' f shopping picks back up. 1 1 It does seem that we have more openings Ii • in the early spring,” Lyke said. “Winter tends I <1 to be a slow time outside of holiday shop­ |y»»r ;1 k ** ■ ping, and so it affords time for new business ms ■! Pi h. A « owners to work on updating, constructing or I< 1 If i . : organizing brick-and-mortar locations in time *1 A w• I to launch before spring break and the summer .X k 4 * shopping season.” r* 'M fl This year is a great example of this, Lyke * *s said. i at k.- • •P —L r “At this moment, there is a lot of interest in 4 1 the downtown area, so we are seeing more small, independent businesses opening,” Lyke said. “These businesses are diverse, too Paige Brandli opened The Wild Wood Books & Music with her husband Shawn last - an ice cream shop, event and gathering week. She said the store's location downtown has already proven helpful. (Photos by center, gym and yoga studio, and music and Hunter McLaren) book store, and that isn’t including the hand­ ful of shops that soft-launched during the to capture new customers and offer more Just a few doors down. The Wild Wood streetscape update downtown.” products, such as personalized gifts for Books & Music opened last week. Owned Jenelle Nichols opened Crystal & Gem Hut groups or events. by former librarian Paige Brandli and her in December after years of selling her wares “You never know what my day is going to husband Shawn, customers can browse on the road. Aside from saving her from movbe like, or who’s going to walk in and what books for all ages, vinyl records and various ing hundreds of pounds of rocks and minerals they’re curious about," Nichols said. “March knick-knacks. to and from sales, her new location on State was good. I’m hoping April is going to be While the two have some prior knowledge Street has opened new opportunities. Having better with the (Barry Roubaix) bike race and experience, Brandli said this is their first a brick-and-mortar location has allowed her coming into town.” time running a business. Their location on the IW t 9 « 4^* J The sun can melt the filter and damage the eyes. Spring brings new businesses to downtown Hastings I t Editor A total solar eclipse will be visible in Michigan for the first time in 70 years and Barry County students and sun gazers alike have no shortage of resources with which to observe the natural phenomenon. On April 8, Barry County will not be in the narrow path of a total solar eclipse - in facL only a small southeast sliver of the state will get to lake in that once-in-a-lifetime scene. Midwestern cities saph as Indianapolis, Day­ ton and Cleveland ar© also on the path, which stretches from Texas Up to Maine. Still, observers in’Barry County will be able to watch as a large chunk of the sun is briefly eclipsed by the moon, bringing a level of darkness in the middle of the day. Data made available by NASA states that the partial eclipse for the Grand Rapids area - the nearest metropolitan area - will begin at 1:55 p.m. and achieve maximum coverage at 3:11 p.m. when 94 percent of the sun will be covered. Safety is paramount when observing a solar eclipse, as looking up at the sun without eye protection can cause irreversible damage. “Think about how you can use that typical handheld magnifier to focus the sun to bum holes in paper. That’s what happens when you look at the sun without eye protection,” said Dr. Kimberly J. Norris of Creekside Vision in Hastings. “You focus the sun’s light on the retina, burning holes in light-sensitive photoreceptor cells, causing blindness. There is a brief phase during a total solar eclipse when it is safe to look directly at the sun. This phase is called totality, and it lasts about two minutes. It occurs when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s bright face. Howev­ er, Dr. Norris warns that totality will not occur in most of Michigan, so observers in this area will need eye protection at all times when viewing the solar eclipse. Creekside Vision, at 1761 W. M-43 High­ way in Hastings, is offering eclipse glasses for $2 each to safely view the solar eclipse. The American Academy of Ophthalmolo­ gy has teamed up with the American Astronomical Society to offer these tips. - Use specially designed solar eclipse glasses and viewers to block the sun’s harm­ ful rays. Ordinary sunglasses, even dark ones, are not strong enough to protect the eyes. - Inspect the solar filter before the eclipse and don’t use it if it’s scratched or damaged. — Use solar filters on camera lenses, binoc­ ulars and telescopes. - Do not use solar eclipse glasses to look through a camera, binoculars or a telescope. r i & J Tf Liam Dreyer J Hastings to implement three student positions on city boards 1 Hunter McLaren I I r I t ! / f t I s? * I t J A I t V/ A • ■ , • > •T t t r»* t Staff Writer The City of Hastings is looking to add Hastings High School students to some of its boards this year. Last month, Hastings City Council members approved the creation of non-voting student positions on the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, planning commission and library boards. Government for Tomorrow, a non­ profit organization that advocates for, and supports, student positions on local government boards, will be working with the city to fill the positions. Liam Dreyer, founder and CEO of Govern­ ment for Tomorrow, made a presentation to the city in January. Dreyer, an 18-year-old Charlevoix senior, already has several years of local government experience. He began sitting I on the Charlevoix DDA board as a non-voting member when he was just 114, and became a voting member at 16. I Dreyer said he created the organization to encourage civic engagement and give students a voice in their communities by I providing the same kind of opportunities to them. “I found that although the position was quite transformative for me and the city, there weren’t many issues,” Dreyer said. “There seemed to be a mutually beneficial relationship. The students benefited and the city benefited, but there were very few cons.” *> •Bt I See POSITIONS, page 3 I » eclipse , } See SPRING, page 3 County commissioners draft resolution affirming Constitution. Second Amendment after months of discussion Jayson Bussa Editor After roughly a year of on-again, off-again discussion, Barry County commissioners largely agreed on a resolution that would sig­ nal to the state that it is opposed to any legis­ lation that infringes on the rights afforded by the Constitution, singling out the Second Amendment. During a Tuesday morning meeting of the board’s committee of the whole, commission­ ers voted 7-1 to approve a resolution that affirmed the board’s support of the United States Constitution and the Second Amend­ ment, specifically. Barry County joins 55 other counties throughout the slate that have passed similar resolutions, ranging from declaring themselves as a Second Amend­ ment sanctuary to simply affirming their support of the United Stales Constitution. Barry County’s resolution does not declare the county as a Second Amendment sanctuary. The wheels on this drawn-out process were first put into motion by the Barry County GOP, which, last spring, attended a Board of Commissioners meeting in high numbers to lobby for the board to entertain and approve a resolution that would declare Barry County a Second Amendment sanctuary county. This came on the heels of new gun control legisla­ tion authored by the Democrat-controlled state legislature, which the county’s Republi­ cans felt was an overreach and infringed upon their Second Amendment right to bear arms. The board did not take action on that orig­ inal resolution, rather, went back to the draw­ ing board to drafi a broader resolution that affirmed its support for the Constitution and all of its amendments. The changes didn’t resonate with the local GOP and the resolu­ tion was never voted on. At the time, board See RESOLUTION, page 2 S • • ■5r;4»:: n ' 's r* ■I »! • 4< I 4k ■ ^7 I (1 I J bj I •V 1% -‘*16. - -I* r Ii ^1 > r: I I ** 1 k' *< r L 11 r“ J I «wi . 5:e Jon Smelker (left) and Mike Callton (right) were two commissioners who pushed for the county board to discuss and vote on a resolution to affirm support for the Constitution and Second Amendment. The issue has hovered over the county board for roughly a year now. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ♦ f 1 I * »» ri t 4- 4A '■’.V I k. �I Pap* 2 — Thursday. Apnl 4, 2024 UI !■» The Heelings Benner Road commissioners approve design contract for Barger Rd. bridge replacement NEWS BRIEFS J / fireg Chandler Michigan Fiddlers Jamboree planned at COA Staff Writer The Michigan Fiddlers Association (MFA) will host a jamboree at the Barry County Commission on Aging m Hastings Saturday. April 13. The jamboree will run Irom I to 5 p.m. wiih no square dance planned MFA members cun ulicnd the jamboree for $3. Non-members must pay S5. Donations arc appreciated. ..... . Coffee and other beverages will be available: no food will be served. Any musician with an acoustic instrument i.s invited to join in the music-making. The purpose of Ihc MFA is to provide an opportunity to promote fiddle music. This is done through jamborees and other opporlunities. .......... Young fiddlers betw een 8 and 18 have another opportunity to show of! Iheir skills at the talent judging to be held at the Fiddlers’ Convention, This year s convention will be held in August at Winding Creek Campground south of 1 laslings. More information about next week’s jamboree and the MFA can be found by emailing MFA Sccrciary Deane Dombowski al belladeane@aol.com or calling President Bob Warner at 616-374-8205. Barry County Business & Community Expo slated for April 13 The Barry County Chamber & I -DA and the Earth Day Committee arc teaming up to bring back the Third Annual Barry County Business & Community Expo on Saturday. April 13. The event shines a spotlight on Barry County businesses. The c.xpo will be held at Hastings Iligli School, 520 W. South St., at 10 a.m. This free, family-friendly event will also offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, recycling and how to make a difference in the community. Community members are not required to register to attend the Business & Communi­ ty Expo. Barry County road commissioners Tues­ day approved the hiring of an engineering firm to draw up design plans for a bridge replacement project in Castleton Township. Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve retaining Scott Civil Engineering for engi­ neering and design work on the new bridge on Barger Road over Mud Creek, just south of Center Road, al a cost of $59,280. The bridge project is planned to be built in 2026. The road commission received approval for funding support for the new bridge from the state's Critical Bridges Fund Iasi October. The project has an estimated cost of $2 mil­ lion, with 90 percent of the funding coming from the Critical Bridges Fund and BCRC supplying the 10 percent local match. Manag­ ing Director Jake Welch said. The current bridge, which is about 45 feet in length, was built in 1963, Welch said. The road commission received a lower cost bid from Brechting Bridge and Engineering, in the amount of $43,365. for the engineering T Vik >5^ - < 1 z 4 z r 1 9^ 1 Herb workshop meets Sunday, discussing trees and shrubs Robbin Glass will host a free workshop discussing shrubs and trees and their herbal uses on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. The workshop, which is slated to run until 5 p.m., will be held in the Community Hall of the Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. Glass will discuss with attendees some local shrubs and trees, including the snowball bush, honeysuckle, forsythia, willow and more. Attendees will learn a few medicinal and kitchen formulas that can be made from these plants. The group will also make and enjoy herbal headache tea. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes of books, herbs and more. ' jh TTie herb workshop is a Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club activity supported by the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church to educate its members and the community. All are welcome to join at no cost, though free-will offerings are welcomed. There is no need to RSVP. Questions can be directed to Glass at 517-652-3056. -NOTICETo Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Amicrest Mu­ tual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 beginning at 9;00 a.m., at 404 E, Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI. The annual meeting agenda includes a ballot for the election of the following Directors; Douglas J. Drenth, Mark A. Kolanowski and Janice A. Oshinski. For more information contact Michael W. Puemer, Secretary, 269-948-1532. 213730 NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME W" A > 1S^ and design work. However, commissioners opted to go with Scott Civil Engineering because of the company’s past experience with BCRC. * > 1^— A z 1 I < J : i >• • e >fs i The bridge project has an estimated cost of $2 million, with 90 percent of the fund­ ing coming from the Critical Bridges Fund and Barry County Road Commission sup­ plying a 10 percent local match. “Scott Civil Engineering does all of our bridge inspections. We’ve worked with them for a number of years. They’ve done the vast majority of our bridge design work as well, they also do our Critical Bridge Fund applica­ tions,” Welch said. The Barger Road bridge was rated to be in poor condition in its most recent inspection, which took place in July of last year, accord­ ing to the Michigan Bridge Conditions Dashboard, a digital analysis of the state’s more than 11,000 bridges by the Michigan Department of Transportation that was launched in 2019. Preliminary design work for the bridge replacement would take place this year. The road commission plans to seek bids for the project late in 2025, with construction to begin in February or March of 2026, Welch said. The road commission last year had bridges replaced on Airport Road, just west of the city of Hastings, and on McKeown Road near the Thomapple Manor retirement facility, with funding through the Critical Bridge Fund program. ’ttif t top^ ‘In terms of schools, in terms of police, in terms of EMS e ■ • everybody gets some benefit from those (services). But the roads, everyone uses them.” M* L, ■ •» ofha'i"? to 5^ I adiis^ 3^ a• > c?- S!^i whs r the ^11 jent seaitli interview Greg Chandler Barry County road commissioners aren’t quite ready yet to ask county taxpayers whether they would support a dedicated millage that would help pay for the upkeep of county roads. Commissioners l Tuesday discussed the possibility of bringing a county road millage before voters and agreed to continue those discussions early next year as part of the road commission’s strategic planning process. Road Commission Vice Chairman Frank Fiala favors some type of levy to support “general operations that we have,” citing a lack of funding at the state level for road improvements. “In terms of schools, in terms of police, in terms of EMS ... everybody gets some bene­ fit from those (services),” Fiala said. “But the roads, everyone uses them.” “I would think some kind of small millage request, to get a feel from' the people, yes or no, like Rutland Township did, I think it would be reasonable,” Fiala added. However, Chairman David Solmes doubts whether there is enough support for a road tax. 44 I just don’t see an appetite for it,” Solmes said. The road commission receives the major- (pm* Brian Hasti'nsi i Road commissioners defer millage discussion to next year Writer AS A bridge on Barger Road over Mud Creek, just south of Center Road, will be replaced in 2026. The Barry County Road Commission this week hired an engineering firm to draw up the plans. (Photos by Greg Chandler) «• ; / bJ t nr , r s* > Sunny Wilkinson Quartet performs Jazz at HPAC April 12 The Sunny Wilkinson Quartet, led by acclaimed jazz vocalist Sunny Wilkinson, will perfonn on Friday. April 12 at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. “This is a continuation of an already great series,” said Spencer White, director of bands for Hastings Area Schools and HPAC site coordinator. “We are nearing the end of our 2023-24 season, and this performance is definitely going to carry on the quality we f« have already seen this season. The Sunny Wilkinson Quartet concert will start at 7 p.m. with auditorium doors open­ ing at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can purchased in advance or at the door. Over the years, Wilkinson has sung with The Count Basie Band, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass. Mark Murphy, Milt Hinton, Kenny Wheeler, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Ron Carter, Curtis Fuller, Edgar Winter and Gene Bertoncini, among others. A busy travel schedule has her presenting clinics and performances at universities and jazz fes­ tivals, as well as jazz clubs, across the United States. Wilkinson has also made significant contributions to jazz education. She has been on the jazz faculty at Michigan Slate University, Western Michigan University, Cal State Northridge, Fullerton College and the Dick Grove School of Music, as well as teaching numerous private voice students. Presently, she is adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University and an artist in residence at the University of Michigan. Tickets for the Sunny Wilkinson Quartet performance can be purchased for $10 at hastings.ludus.com/ or by calling 269-818-2492. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. 4 Bntff.McUfl I — Frank Fiala, Vice Chairman, Barry County Road Commission ■T* Ki ity of its funding support through the Michi­ gan Transportation Fund, which is funded through state gas taxes and vehicle registra­ tion fees. In 2022, BCRC received nearly $9.23 million in funding through the MTF, according to figures from the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan. In addition, the road commission receives funding from townships to repair local roads in each juris­ diction. A total of 31 Michigan counties have county­ wide road millages, including several neighbor­ ing counties to Barry, said Dustin Earley, depu­ ty director of engagement for the CRA. Allegan County, to the west of Barry, has had a dedicated countywide road tax since 1982 that generates more than $4 million a year toward resurfacing and preservation of primary roads in the county. Eaton County, to the east, has had a countywide millage to fund restoration and rehabilitation of local I county roads since 2015. Commissioner Jim James recommended ' that his colleagues revisit the road millage issue as part of the road commission’s strale- gic planning process in January of next year ' “so that we do not take time away from ... the manageable, achievable goals that we’ve set for 2024.” Fiala and Solmes agreed to have the issue brought up in those strategic planning ses­ sions. “That’s the place for it,” Fiala said. “We’ll be doing budgeting and making some forecasting of what we think is going to happen with MTF (funding) over the next couple of years,” Solmes added. BCRC oversees the maintenance of 1,067 miles of local roads and 52 bridges across Barry County, according to the agency’s website. k twesi ad Icffll affiiffi hpt CWJ !riaffl2S53CieS®®ittPM I ila«>Vv4iffllafevepWi^gcifr siha od H2S3S ibss. is ved lift K Ha» aid lie fethss ^i^fiocas 1 1 I A. bhi I -• ■teiswisalltaVijiioga ita, lKsai‘1®i{npjlnso(5tg adiMc! yV®mas!ffi gsdeote* ?;-bi ’Al inf ** ^5 s W3 ?e ’ ?<sai s « •*'t RESOLUTION, continued from page 1 r*. RODNEY CARRINGTON FRIDAY, APRIL 5 great white & SLAUGHTER FRIDAY. APRIL 19 BRANTLEY GILBERT SATURDAY. MAY 4 Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. Rn?' rr I EEPEIIS HO•HOTCL •*TTi( C4((K GET YOUR VI ((fUoN nt 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 Must be 21 Of older Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change HAMILTON MULCH LANDSCAPES SUPPLY THE WEATHER IS NICE! t r MADNESS «4 off per yard of mulch until spring project! 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The issue was brought back to the agenda yet again at the suggestion of commission­ ers Bob Teunessen, Jon Smelker and Mike Callton. Callton said that, by his count, this current resolution was the seventh version that had been drafted since the original. 44 This has been an issue that has been around since last summer and it certainly not one of those things that is going to be an 8-0 vote - it’s somewhat controversial,” Callton said. “What we’re looking at today is what I think is the seventh version of this resolution coming from one place or anoth­ er. I think this version has something in it for everyone and probably something that everyone doesn’t like. That’s what a compromise is.” Fifty-five counties have either a sanctuary county resolution, Second Amendment reso­ lution or constitutional (resolution). This is a constitutional and Second Amendment resolution that will put us in that group,” Callton added. The resolution states that each commissioner took an oath of office to support the United States Constitution and declared their support for the Constitution and specifically the Second Amendment. V •* “The Barry County Board of Commissioners is opposed to any legislation that will infringe upon the natural rights of the people, protected by the Constitution,” the resolution states. That portion was amended during the meeting with input from Barry County Sher­ iff Dar Leaf, who suggested changing the verbiage from “constitutional rights” to “nat­ ural rights, protected by the Constitution.” Commissioner Mark Doster, who has been unwavering in his opinion that a resolution of this nature is not necessary and could set a precedent for a parade of forthcoming sym­ bolic resolutions, did not like the fact that the resolution was amended on the fly. “You’ve made substantial changes to the thing just during the board meeting,” Doster said. “The public does not know what those are. I do not know what those are. This is very premature to be coming before the board. It should be put off and whatever version you all have determined you’re going to support needs to be printed in our agenda so the peo­ ple of the county have an opportunity to come and speak on it. If you go and change some­ thing on the spot here, you’re robbing them of their First Amendment rights. Callton responded that it was simply a matter of “wordsmithing” and that the amend­ ed resolution could still be discussed at next week s Board of Commissioners meeting. The eight commissioners - all Republicans - haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on the issue. Even if passed, the board has no power to dictate how the offices of the county sheriff and prosecutor carry out their work. Even if a new gun law was thought of as unconstitu­ tional, it would still go into effect. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt spoke in front of the county board a couple of weeks ago when the discussion kicked back up to set the record straight on any resolution that might include the word “sanctuary.” I urge anyone that has a problem with any new laws to read them, give us a call if you have any questions on them,” she said at that meeting. “Again, I did not create the laws but I m here to enforce them — but please keep in mind that sanctuary’ gives the impression you are immune from it and you are not. I will not pick and choose what I enforce. However, 1 do have the discretion to do what’s best based on many factors,” Not only did Doster say that the constitu­ tional resolution would open the door for similar, symbolic resolutions but he also said that this one was especially problematic because it might encourage some to ignore new gun laws that have been put in place. The thing is, this is what’s scary, is that It s not symbolic to the people who are pushmg this,” Doster said. “They believe that, if we pass this ... we will be winking and nudg­ ing to the sheriff that he does not have to en orce gun laws that he determines infringe on this nght.” This is going to encourage that type of behavior,” he added. Teunessen, vuiicsscii. one one of 01 the the three three commissioners who requested the issue be put on the agenda, CQld that 14.it ____ J • O said sends an important statement to the state. “This isn't symbolic to responsible gun gun owners, he said. The Second Amendment is under attack and it will be under attack, ok? It might be symbolic but it’s sending a message to the state of Michigan that 56 of the 83 counties don’t want their Second Amendment rights taken away or infringed on.” The resolution will go to the Board of Commissioners next week for final approval. <« i. < i 4 * K . « •M - « fit a iH' «• • * ’Hu f, 4 M'' 'O T 1W I I ? Iv Ih' Ik. i A* V J D ----- j----- *• If v J '3 A •V Il �Ik k iX. /V hi $ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 2024 — Page 3 County to abolish office of surveyor, appoint one instead ±£:1V --BT J L^vr; •• •* =«^ lit luO b t _^wM cr“£= ar a M •* e* .u h r Jayson Bussa ■'^ A * It » b 'Co's iJ •"S A V5t MB ‘£ %* S‘s'£iS s»; ''■fis said M I Editor With Barry County’s long-time surveyor opting not to run for another four-year term, the county board has decided to abolish the office and appoint someone to take on the role. The decision to abolish the office of the county surveyor is not a particularly extraor­ dinary one. In fact, the move puts Barry County in line with many neighboring counties, such as Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia and Kent, none of which have an office of the county surveyor any longer. Meanwhile, less than half of the counties in the state still maintain this office, including Allegan, Berrien, Cass and Kalamazoo. For counties with the office, the surveyor is an elected sition. And that’s where Barry County is running into an issue. Brian Reynolds, who has been in the posi­ tion for 32 years now, does not want to com­ mit to another four-year term and the county lacks a bench of qualified candidates to run fnr thp nn^i.inn tk. for the position. To run for the position, the candidate must be from Barry County and hold the necessary qualifications. In fact, of all the residents who have these qualifications, just two are viable candidates, Reynolds said. He said he spoke with both of them to gauge their interest, finding that one of them is not interested in running for the office and the other doesn’t necessarily have an interest but would run if needed. The office of the county surveyor is fairly antiquated, but there is still a need for a sur­ veyor to administer the county’s remonumentation project, a decades-long process where surveyors work in townships throughout the county to monument Public Land Survey comers. By abolishing the office, the commission­ ers are then able to appoint a surveyor for the role and they don’t necessarily have to be a resident of Barry County - they simply need to be qualified. Je 4 < 4 i *» v>= ? J <1 1^1 -'a t I 1 ' Ji- r \ \ C I \ If ..,1 ' »/ • tp I• A s •i iVr ii7 f / A < became too difficuiHr^ml^Q Frozen Spoons ice cream shop after ice cream sales cult to manage at her other business, Northside Pizza. z SPRING, continued from page 1 • /F 1 R V J.. W rK« Barry» w^umy County Mnminicfrator Administrator Michael /i Surveyor Brian Reynolds as thev qnpAk tn th County ^oatd's committoe of the whole Ort Tuesdav mnrnfZ? ot * *2 on luesoay morning. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) of the county board s committee of the whole on Tuesday morning with Barry County Administrator Michael Brown to provide an update on his status. "We didn’t want to get past the filing dead­ line and find that we didn’t have someone that ran and then what do you do? Then you have to appoint and maybe struggle to appoint, Brown said. “That doesn’t leave you a lot of options With the appointment process, you forgo the issue of having to hold a special election of some type, Brown added. “There are just a lot of legal complexities that go away with the appointment.” It doesn’t mean there won’t be someone to administer the (remonumentation) pro­ gram, it just becomes an appointed position, not a neglected position,” Reynolds told the .. ,, board. r County Board chairman Dave Jackson asked Reynolds if he would be willing to serve as an appointed surveyor. “The answer to that is yes, I am. I am will­ ing to take on a one-year obligation but I’m not willing to take on a four-year obligation,” Reynolds said. Appointing someone to the position will likely unlock cost savings, as well. The 2024 salary for the county surveyor is $11,046 and the position provides a variety of benefits paid for by the county. Reynolds was receiving $600 extra per year due to a longevity bonus that pays out $25 for each year of service. Reynolds will serve up until Jan. 1, 2025. The Board of Commissioners is expected to give final approval of the resolution this coming Tuesday. North Michigan Avenue and East Grant Street, When the restaurant started serving ice cream, Elliott decided to open a new location to handle the increased demand. Frozen Spoons opened late last month, bnnging with it the classic ice cream and giant “monster shakes” from Northside It’s location at 329 N. Broadway Ave. puts it on a busy thoroughfare, and Elliot said she’s already noticed an increase in customers. y Elliott said she wanted to start the business before the busy summer season to allow her staff to acclimate and prepare the space. “1 like this. This is a good spot,” she said. (419 I m going to put outside seating out there in the back this summer, so we’ll have a fence and seating. We’ve got that all planned out when it gets warmer.” Hastings Banner Editor Jayson Bussa con­ tributed to this story. *«. 4X r to fe£S* am IB l1£ 1 *ai I k L .V rti :t r J u ( IJ T«l ___ ■_ 1 sa tj Hastings school board sets dates for superintendent search interviews i S8^»* * - I \ I ^WBfee I 1 1 tl I ■ * sr 4 3c nsd M itiBSaa of b ? t’V:x F n ■ . K islsttasBaisralifc , , --'istrae- nac ixonfc^IDDfjESffOBIbjj .4ssoc:Mxn/CR.Wldidimbi^ r^xioaxs ikniijaJhliluMi m'efuDibsb oaoi^xiKtiii^^oK B localroaJs in cadi juns- jBac'Saa ton. nUlA laitoxia)’- I :iauK »«e X - J31 ? torofas^irW SllKfoiMSI«W“**‘W' o vSK® 'rr to rM »6»3»X I I 1 f Staff Writer Hastings school board members will be busy interviewing superintendent candidates JT' throughout April. The district has set dates for each step of the process, and board members have encour­ aged community members to turn out. Peter Haines, a Michigan Leadership Institute con­ sultant and Hastings alumnus, is working with the district to find qualified applicants. Haines said the district has 16 applications to review, pending background checks. “Hastings is not a small district. You offer a lot,” he said. “You’ve got good resources and a M •eat community. You guys got some good candidates.” The board is scheduled to meet from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 8 in the Hastings Middle School commons to review applications. There, board members will enter a closed session to review the pool of candidates. Each candidate’s application will be given a number in place of a name, and board mem­ bers will only be allowed to read the applica­ tions and ask Haines clarifying questions. They’ll return to an open session to deliberate and discuss their thoughts on the candidates publicly. Once the board has decided which candidates they’d like to interview, Haines will reach out to those candidates. “That’s how we protect their confidentiali- r®"* * Wl** Ik f '*’5 w 9 1 Rb f tt |3!' » *«****« loiK (iK 'rf i; !* fhe t hf X If Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Schools are mourning the loss of a longtime teacher. Jerry Robinson, who taught government and digital media at Thomapple Kellogg High School for 29 years, died March 28 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell after a three-year battle with cancer. TK Superintendent Craig McCarthy recalled Robinson’s upbeat and caring spirit in the classroom even as he fought against cancer. "He had a passion for teaching but also liked to keep things light-hearted,” McCarthy wrote in an email to the Hastings Banner. "He was a valued member of the TK staff', and he will be truly missed. " Robinson joined the TK staff in August I995. McCarthy wrote in his email that Robinson impacted thousands of TK stu­ dents during his tenure at the high school. He also recalled Robinson’s interest in meteorology. "He loved making predictions using the charts and graphs he would get from various weather websites,” McCarthy wrote. "One of the things I will miss most about Jerry is his helpful weather emails. During the winter months, he would often send me his analysis t« r* It Ito J V’ X--:' ** 1 I *A s I ft L Pa i k * t a V The Wild Wood Books & Music offers books and vinyl records, with some novelty knick-knacks aimed at literature and music lovers alike. 9 t i POSITIONS, continued from page 1 Z to* >7 J ■' i «> < M ” JI r n b I I •1 I J P • \ r J *• 4 f I V. 'S’ i 5 f b Lt I I >1 Crjj ’ / Sp:^' ' A ,3S.1 < i k»x t A I ** c K The search for the next Hastings Area School System superintendent Is underway, with Matt Goebel set to retire at the end of the school year, (file photo) ty and at the same time comply with the Open Meetings Act,” Haines said. "The board can’t do anything privately. Everything has to be done in the open, as it should be. The good news is they've got a pretty solid pool (of candidates), so they’re going to have difficulty narrowing their pool.” Haines said he expects the district will likely pick four to six candidates to inter- To fill the positions, a selection committee of local community members will be formed to choose from interested student applicants. The organization does not charge municipali­ ties and does not require donations, asking only to be put in touch with local charitable organizations or community foundations. "We don’t ever charge cities, as we don’t want cost to ever be a barrier between choos­ ing student representation or not,” Dreyer said. "We do accept donations, but of course that is not some type of mandated thing.” The city is currently working to schedule a meeting connecting Government for Tomor­ row, the city and local students. The organiza­ tion currently supports 22 such student posi­ tions in municipalities throughout the state. Dreyer said it typically takes about five months to get students in the positions at first, view. The district will interview candidates from 4 p.rn. to 7 p.m. on April 15 and April 19 in the Hastings Middle School com­ mons. Depending on how many candidates the district decides to interview, further dates could be set to allow for second-round interviews. Haines said the district will like­ ly have their final candidate selected by early May. Longtime Thornapple Kellogg High School teacher dies of cancer Greg Chandler t f I >k w » of weather forecasts in preparation for a pos­ sible snow day. "It was all in good fun, and we would laugh about his accuracy or inaccuracy, depending on the actual weather.” Robinson was heavily involved in sports, coaching his children in sortball. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching Marvel movies and playing Saturday night poker with his buddies. He also served on the Otsego Public Schools Board of Education from January 2017 to November 2018, district spokeswom­ an Holly McCaw wrote in an email to the Hastings Banner. Robinson is survived by his wife, Kimber­ ly; children, Rebecca and Kai; parents, Jerry Sr. and Sandra Robinson; brother, Jason (Mary) Robinson; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and his dog, Jarvis. According to Robinson’s wishes, his body has been cremated. His ashes will be buried at a later date at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. April 13 at the Winkel Funeral Home, 207 E. Allegan St., Otsego, with Pastor Lance Laker officiating. Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to dress casually representing their favorite sports after which new students can be cyclically moved into the positions when those students move on or graduate. City Manager Sarah-Moyer Cale said the student positions will help students learn more about local government operations and opportunities, while boards will gain a new, younger perspective. "Part of the goal is for the students to be able to educate them about what it takes and what’s involved in serving on a board, what those responsibilities are, and what opportu­ nities exist for the future both on a volunteer basis and potentially as a career,” Moyer-Cale said. “For the boards, they’ll have more of an understanding and hear more voices of stu­ dents and young people in the community about what it is they’d like to see in their neighborhoods.” MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING ■ Licensed Master Plumber ML Licensed Journeyman Plumber 1 New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. 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I' 4 '4 5*; I ffvx / <5<* *« I ><3 A ) LA 'A' mi—RMT' '■yi. *1 . « h■ a R < M h.<’ •■■ £1 ■ <1 ■ ?.u^ ' r :*-r 1 !• V I u 4* ’l 4 '<4 t 1 f r t ,• Xh V Lil - \ state Street in 1940 Banner 1940 shows off several businesses from Hastings’s past. This photo, taken in 1940, displays vintage cars lining the once-bnck streets Of Hastings. Today, only a small..................................... patch of Hastings’s brick road remains on N. Church Street between State Street and Apple Street. (Sanner photo) I met? Bretta Lemos has been driving a truck for 30 years. She s used to being on the road, taking her rig across the country on a weekly b^is. About 15 years ago, she found some­ thing special close to home - her husband, Felipe Lemos. We were working for a trucking compa­ ny, and we just met. He was driving solo, I was driving with my brother,” she said. We just met. We started dating and went from there The two met in Saginaw and have been together ever since. They’re no strangers to long-haul trips - in addition to their work as drivers, they make trips to Brazil to visit s family. Felipe moved from Brazil o his time in Michigan - despite his wife’s to get him somewhere warmer. “I tried to get him to move out of the state. He ain’t doing it,” she said “Brazil, It s like summer all the lime. They have a ^y season, and they have a dry When I went there in January, season. it was 80-some degrees, and I had to come home to 20. He likes the four seasons. He’s all about winter.” I..VV both still ct... drive, , They mov?/,oZ,ings'in were aimaim‘ --------■ ^^^e ing to move closer to Grand Rapids their commute, but Lemos said she to cut s happy 1 like this, she said. “Where we live at, if you didn’t live there, you’d never know we were there. We have___ a driveway, it’s a half-mile long. We drive back to our property, there’s nobody there but US. We like it like that,” “When I I i> 1 t e 1 » ri ' f / * '■ Bretta Lemos “We come home and it’s like, ‘Let’s just chill. Even when she’s “taking it easy” in Hast­ ings, Lemos keeps busy. She’s been run­ ning Bretta by Jewelry downtown, where she sells and ships Paparazzi brand jewelry all for $5 a piece. When she started running the business five years ago, she was operat«« «1S “That was my goal from the beginning, to open a store,” she said. “We just started from home, we moved out to our two-car garage, then we went to a rental building and now we’re here.” She said Felipe has been supportive of her business from the beginning. “He backs me on this, as much as I want to do. If I want to do something, I’ll run it by him,” she said. “Like this building - he’s the one that came at me. ‘Hey, that guy’s selling that building. Do you want to go buy • ir J -A' •: Have you ■ 1 I I I *-.*f T> a f I c. L it idif ueW w « I To that perspective, White House Depu­ After reflecting last week on the waning ty Press Secretary Andrew Bates respond­ state of religion in America, this past Eas­ ed: "As a Christian who celebrates Easter ter Sunday was truly a renewal for me. with family, President Biden stands for To see so many people celebrate the hope bringing people together and upholding the of Christ’s resurrection at our many commu­ dignity and freedoms of every American. nity churches reaffirmed for me the impact Sadly, it’s unsurprising that politicians are that religion still has in America. There are seeking to divide and weaken our country still lots of people who hold beliefs that are important to them. In fact, a large majority of with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith Americans continue to identify with some for political purposes or profit. brand of Christian faith, ft sets them on a I don’t think that’s how many Americans path of how they live, what they believe and - Christian or not - viewed his decision to what they are willing to accept. choose this Easter Sunday to make an offi­ That’s why I was so disappointed when cial transgender proclamation, especially President Biden proclaimed March 31 Easter Sunday - as Transgender Day of when we’re in an election year. It shows a lack ofjudgment, a shortcoming Visibility. I’m not sure he understood the that this president has been plagued with as implications of using the Easter holiday to evidenced last week in New York City where make the announcement. Biden held a huge campaign fundraising To be sure, the timing presented an awk­ extrava nza that netted $26 million. Amidst ward conundrum. International Transgen­ the glamor and glitter, Biden never even pub­ der Day of Visibility was created on March licly mentioned the murder of NYPD Officer 31, 2009, more than a decade ago. In the drive to add the United States to the list of Jonathon Diller who was gunned down by a man with a lengthy criminal past. observing nations, the Biden Administra­ Guy Rivera, 34, was charged last week tion totally overlooked the blunder timing with first-degree murder after already hav­ of announcing U.S. support on Easter Sun­ ing 21 prior arrests and being on parole day. Easter is the most holy of days for until last year following a five-year prison Christians, most of whom view the cultural discussion of gender identity as a highly term for a drug conviction. Diller left a wife, Stephanie, and a charged political issue. 1-year-old son. To take the most sacred Christian holi­ These are two examples of the presiday and come out with an official proclamation in support of transgender people dent’s missteps adding to the reason why Biden has the lowest job approval rating of shows a stark lack of statesmanship, a any president at this time in a presidency. quality sadly missing in our world today. According to a recent Gallup survey, To some, it may not seem offensive, but only 38 percent of Americans approve of to Christians across the world Holy Week Biden’s performance. His rating on immi­ is meaningful. Easter marks the culmina­ gration has hit an all-time low of 28 per­ tion of Holy Week and the 40-day Lenten season and the resurrection of Christ. cent. The survey reveals that Biden’s big­ As a professing Catholic, Biden should gest drawbacks for voters focus on immihave known that making an acknowledg­ gration, the economy, inflation, and the ment of the transgender community would national debt, and violent crime that is have been enough, but to officially pro­ threatening our communities. claim it as a special day on Easter was Polls show that Americans are dissatis­ questionable. It just shows his administrafied with the state of our country. A recent tion is focused on gender issues and how to New York Times/Siena College poll reportmake a special day political. ed that eight of every 10 people interThis year, Easter was the third time viewed said the economy is fair to poor. ; since 2000 that the holy day fell on March Just 2 percent said the economy is good. 31. It will fall on March 31 again only This is in the face of low xmemployment, ’ twice this century, in 2086 and 2097. high job satisfaction, moderating inflation Choosing this year’s Easter Sunday to proand increasing wages. claim the Transgender Day of Visibility But increasing high prices for almost shows a lack of leadership at best and a everything and an exploding national debt is blatant political maneuver at worst. fueling the discontent. And these higher As Americans, we understand that a prices are hurting middle-class workers and democracy is dedicated to the freedoms of seniors on fixed incomes the most. Yet the all its citizens to speak, write, worship and president proclaims that his administration honor the lives of all Americans whether is building the economy “from the bottom they are rich or poor, Christian or Jew, up and middle out, not from the top down.” Mexican or Chinese, black or white, or It seems, though, that the only people doing gender chosen. Americans support the well are the people at the top. promise, which is America. This disconnect between our policymak­ On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis remind­ ers and the people does not bode well for the ed us that the light of the resurrection administration. I’m not sure there’s enough makes us “aware of the value of every time left for a reversal of public sentiment, human life. The holiday gives us all the especially when “The Unifier” continues to time to reflect on our lives, our faith and find ways to divide more and more of us. hope as we gather with family and friends. My suggestion to the President and his This Easter’s strife is not about eliminat­ administration is to delve deeper into the ing acceptance or discrimination against all Easter message: Christ never left people transgender, gender nonconforming and behind. In today’s culture, we’ve allowed non-binary people. This dispute was the social movements to control the narrative President’s choice to make an official proc­ with little or no thought to what it’s doing lamation when it fell on Easter Sunday to divide us. knowing it would be controversial because, A better message from the president on to many Christian people who hold rigid this Easter holiday would be to remind us views on sexuality, it appears to be an — all of us — that every life is sacred. During assault on the Christian faith. this special season, we should focus on acts In the announcement, Biden wrote. of kindness, caring for others, and extend­ Today, we send a message to all transgen­ ing the Easter message throughout the year. der Americans: You are loved, you are heard. You are understood. You belong. You are America, and my entire adminis­ tration and I have your back.” But a president is for all Americans and, by choosing Easter for this proclamation, it comes across to traditional Christians as nothing more than an assault for political purposes. It shows a lack of respect for religious people and a lack of leadership expected from a sitting president. The administration’s poor timing has backfired Fred Jacobs, CEO, for a large number of Americans, showing J-Ad Graphics Inc. that this president is far from a “unifier.” ... ly ,, .1 H. r I ; I X. J V 9 1^’ > *T * It’s that time of year once again pothole season in Michigan. There have been some mammoth ones popping up. too. Many Hastings residents spotted this gargantuan pothole in a park­ ing lol drive near Family Farm and Home and Applebee’s. Someone thought it made the perfect hole to plant some fresh flowers. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) 14 * o i Another sacred holiday goes secular .T ♦ r * <14 -fit- / 4. .“F 41 1 1 F 4 . i ri it?’ That’s the conversation. ‘Yeah, OK.’ We just bought it and moved downtown.” Lemos said she has no plans of leaving town anytime soon, even if there’s an opportunity to expand her business. “We like it here. The people are nice,” she said. “Everybody that owns (a busi­ ness) down here is nice. Everybody just goes with it. Hastings is just that town.” For discovering a new home in Hastings, Bretta Lemos is this week’s Bright Light. Favorite TV show: I like crime TV. A big accomplishment for me: This business is important to me. It’s probably rnore important to me than trucking, and I’ve been doing it for a long time. Favorite thing about Barry County: The people, the environment. It’s like a country town. People are just laid back. You go down the road and people wave at you. People know who you are. Our neighbors around us, they know what we do. If I got something weird going on, somebody will text us like, “Hey, somebody’s going up your driveway.” That’s the kind of people that live here. Favorite vacation destination: Brazil. It was beautiful. The weather’s beautiful out there. You can’t beat the weather. You just can’t. When I leave here and it’s 20 degrees and I go there and it’s 80... but, it’s like a 15-hour plane ride. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sonality. for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. l\dl 49058; or email news(^-adgraphics. com. --#■ i '!»« << . Cou^ i I .. * > 9 1 Haiti'‘ -nil irt H U !» ''^iiidalib^ I '.A I ’ fid®'"”'’' L« i») S** jn4f)*“* I MW*’ bcsf <*** J3f ^.'F'l. '■ i\toi!9ieEl«t>i«P“T'" , . 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News and press releases: news^j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads@j.adgraphics.coni i« V ‘*8 • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Frederic Jacobs “ ads ™ Publisher & CEO 0:30 a.m. to 5:00 t p.m S\sS I I & Hank Schuuring Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore CFO Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker -s • NEWSROOM. Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren Subscription Rates: $78 «oc y®®’’ County 585 f»r year in adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere ! I POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058-0188 Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 ' ) I I r I ’w IK) SI s �* Planning commission hearing on . potential zoning amendments postponed The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 2024 — Page 5 Hunter McLaren Staff Writer A public hearing set to take place before the planning commission this week has been postponed until next month. Commissioners had tentatively set Monday as the date for a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a Cass Street neighborhood and possible amendments to zoning standards. The April 1 meeting was canceled because the board could not form a voting quorum. The board is looking for input from affect­ ed neighborhood residents on potential Changes to the city’s residential-suburban (R-S) zoning classification or the rezoning of an R-S neighborhood near Cass Street. A res­ ident of the neighborhood came before the board in February and said he was unable to build a garage on his property due to the R-S setback requirements. On further review, city officials found 11 of 26 parcels in the neighborhood did not con­ form to the 15-foot minimum setback require­ ment set out in the R-S standards when they were rezoned. The conversation has been part of a larger conversation among commission­ ers on how to simplify the city’s zoning code. Seemingly minor changes, like rezoning the neighborhood to R-2, could have far reaching ft J AT MV ■s \ Mb ! I ‘ X?*! the b L u r o z 374 * « X* o Sa 1 I V ■f, tf) S 4 4 r < I? I •L I 2 A I '*A.‘ M M 1-1 __ I » T * -- •« J^LSZLINT a; The Hastings Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing next month regarding the zoning and setback south CaAs St/eet implications. A review by Rebecca Harvey city planning consultant, found 19 of the 26 lots in the neighborhood could support duplexes under the R-2 designation. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing and ftirther review of potential rezoning or changes to R-S standards are set to take place at next month’s meeting at 7 p.m.. May 6 at Hastings City Hall. opening. — Mental Health Authority Board; Two openings. One position is intended for a primary consumer, while the other is intended for an individual with lived experience with mental health and/or substance abuse. - Veteran’s Affairs Committee; One opening for a volunteer who has performed active duty service during a time of conflict. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office on the third floor of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Digital applica­ tions can be found online at barrycounty.org under the tab: “How do 1 apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission.” Applications must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 29. More information is available by calling 269945-1284. NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR ELECTED OFFICE Notice is hereby given that nominating petitions are avail­ able at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for election to the following positions: Mayor of the City of Hastings, regular four (4) year term, January 1,2025, through December 31, 2028. Four (4) Merhbers of the Hastings City Council, regular four (4) year terms, January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028: one from each ward, First. Second. Third, and Fourth' One (1) Member of the Hastings City Council, partial two (2) year term, January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, from the Fourth ward. ^(0. tl>. ?^Hi? 1 ■- * >0 officially V. ^,*K*ii**k I t Wed said the, ^,1,, 2 percent said & iKij i Id nf 6 ,7 coat. •—•A, I < 90MQt0 ■*. Barry County Board of Commissioners seeking volunteers The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on several boards throughout the county. Boards with vacancies include: - Barry County Conservation Easement Board; One opening for a volunteer with agricultural interest. — Community Corrections Advisory Board; One communications and media ) * L Just think of The iweasBig M pfa Elections breed division and mistruths from candidates —ii To the editor: teat Aoi is J j Thankfully jf s ari election y n s an election year. A time cafi ehj'dy h’6aViHg'6^\^ery6ne from r bflf & JVC5 of iQ Ammcaos ulKtba ! president nroefesiSjjk-t ffSHifflifrabihiibjjfatsB IS iwililing the EidifiouQ orh, 19 sod (nt, act fini the lop bl' I Wek® cr Obbl tiid n iti (r ltsee!iis,llioi^iladK((Jj'[a(itb I diosa .teaB suf^ the weBarethepeupkaitiietp. ! I ! 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On the contrary, I’m probably worse than many, many people. I do think the Right to Life folks aren’t motivated by any desire to make women’s lives miserable. I think they see abortion as something that stops a living thing from living. Four thousand years ago, God’s chosen people would frequently sacrifice their children to appease the gods of their pagan neighbors. This angered God to no end and he punished them by withdrawing his protection from them, causing his oeople people to be con- quered by invading armies and put into bondage. Fast-forward to now. The more things change, the more things stay the same. Maybe the moms of the ones aborted didn’t love them but I assure you God does and I guaran­ tee they will all be in heaven. Kennith Echtinaw Hastings Charter Township Hastings seeking new clerk and treasurer I .gi. ‘ "LLiai r . 11 president down to the man on the street demonize everybody but themselves and blame all who don’t agree totally with them for everything that is wrong in the country. I especially like the political commercials. If they don’t outright lie, they grossly mislead the voters that don’t stay informed enough to know better. Usually, by Election Day, I’m well past the point of wanting to throw a brick through the TV screen. ! I admit I can be dense at times. I some­ times don’t understand completely. Take the issue of abortion - one of the things that we will demonize each other about this year. I see people getting really worked up over abortion rights being denied to them and it makes me wonder why did they not put any effort into avoiding pregnancy in the first place. That is possible, right? It seems like avoiding pregnancy in the first place would be less trouble than getting an abortion. Or am I just being dense? Is there a high percentage of women whose attitude is, “I’ll do what I want, when I want, and if I get pregnant I’ll just get an abortion?” I’ve seen some newscasts where some women carry signs that say “My Body - My Choice.” But couldn’t that statement also be referring to the act of intimacy that put them in the position of needing an abortion? Also, what about the men that get single women pregnant? Could they maybe use an infusion of morality? It probably wouldn’t hurt. The president says he is a Catholic and his church opposes abortion. But he says he is president of all the people so he has to sup­ port everyone who wants abortion rights. But he is also president of the people who want to own AR-15 assault rifies and drive gas-guz­ zling pickup trucks. Will he also do all he can to help them get what they want? Sometimes there is no hypocrisy like that of a candidate running for office. The same might be said of his opponent. The vice president says the Supreme Court took away a constitutional right when it struck down Roe vs. Wade. Really? Did Thomas Jefferson; John Adams and 'James Madison actually discuss whether or not to put a right to abortion in the Constitution? If they did put it in, could the Supreme Court Hunter McLaren J f I I 1 I >»*> i ! 1 , r < 4 I I I I I I I f 1 ) 7^. '57 Staff Writer The City of Hastings is looking for its next clerk and treasurer. The city posted a job listing for the posi­ tion to its website last week. The wide-rang­ ing position oversees city finances, including city accounting, payroll, budgeting and bill­ ing. as well as record-keeping, including recording meeting minutes and responding to inquiries from the public. Notably, the city clerk is responsible for training election workers and managing city elections. The listing provides an annual pay range of $76,267 to $95,337 and requests applicants have a four-year degree in accounting or business administration, with at least five years of experience in a similar role. The listing states it will be open until filled, but applicants are encouraged to apply before April 21. - Chris s ever, the city’s current clerk and treasurer, said he will be with the city until May 3. He joined the city in late 2022 follow- I d. w •iC 11 Chris Bever, clerk and treasurer for the city of Hastings, will be stepping away from his role May 3. (File photo) ing the departure of the city’s former clerk and treasurer, Jane Saurman. Bever was hired in an interim capacity through a temp agency specializing in local government roles. Bever was hired for the position in a full-time capacity following an offer from the city at the end of his initial three-month contract. t SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: - All letters must be signed by the writer, wit)i address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous let­ ters, and names will be withheld at the edi­ tor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. - All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accept­ ed. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a person­ al nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed * NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number; SP-05-2024 - Julie Jordan (Applicant); Greg & Lisa Flower (Property Owner) Location; 9950 S Clark Rd. Nashville in Section 35 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose; Request to transfer the Special Use Permit for an Adult Foster Care facility pursuant to Section 2301 part H and Section 2307 In the A (Ag­ ricultural) zoning district. MEETING DATE: April 22.2024. TIME; 7:00 PM. PLACE: lyden Center, Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspeefiorts of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barrvcQunty org The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday • Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Cynthia L. White. Barry County Clerk 214788 H Two (2) Members of the Board of Review elected from the City at-large, regular four (4) year terms. January 1, 2025. through December 31, 2028. Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of these elected positions should contact Amy Hubbell, Deputy City Clerk, at ahubbell@hastingsmi,gov or by calling 269.945.2468 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Christopher R. Bever City Clerk 214501 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No.l TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTDISTRICT NO.l AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.l benefitted by the proposed road improvement project, which project will ir\clude paving the road, along with associated activities such as, but not limited to, grading and drainage work. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township. The assessment roll is in the total amount of $73,960. The costs, including administrative costs, are proposed to be raised by a new special assessment. The assessment against each parcel in the special assessment district will be approximately $6,700 in total, which is approximately $1,339.50 per year for a period of five years, 2024 - 2028 inclusive. Following the public hearing on the assessment roll, the Township Board may amend, revise and/or correct the assessment roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer have reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Johnstown Township Board will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear In person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. The owners or any person having an interest in real property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address below Sheri Babcock. Clerk Johnstown Township 13641 S. M-37 Hwy Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 214425 * I I �/ 1 i 5 % a; I 1? 9 J s’?*?:*’ ▼ f '1 I I — .1 < ri? 5 J O' J. Page 6 — Thursday. April 4, 2024 — The Hastings Banner » ■ ■« ■0 ■ Ji-ohe^ Elaine Carlock The eclipse is coming. Do you have your glasses ready? Thus far. the only place listing glasses for sale is an optical location in Hastings. Where are the enter­ prising folks who might earn a few dollars selling the necessary glasses? Last week, a session on housing had reasonable attendance with an Ionia Coun­ ty representative from Habitat for Human­ ity there to lead the session w'ith charts and pages of information in an easily readable form. The audience learned several issues which create obstacles to home ownership, especially in the lower levels of income. Sometimes only a car collision or maybe a health issue such as a broken arm or leg can cause great financial hardship. Chron­ ic poverty is the chief obstacle. We did learn that little, if any, funds given to the state level of Habitat ever trickle down to Ionia County. The event was open to the entire community but was held at a central location al Central United Methodist Church. The church also hosts many other community ventures including the bimonthly Bloodmobile, the Christmas basket project and other events which ben­ efit the community. Plans are afoot for cooperative ventures between Zion Lutheran Church and Cen­ tral UMC. In the past, they have held a summer Bible school for children together. The community Good Friday service was held at Centra! UMC on March 29. Pastors taking part were Rev. Marilyn Danielson of First Congregational Church, Rev. Ben Ridder from Harvest Community Church (Christian Reformed), Rev. Tim Linick from Lakewood Church and laypeople Jamie Krenz from Living Gospel Church and Paul Meade from Zion Luther­ an. There was a combined choir composed of singers from Zion, Central and First Congregational churches. They were directed by Rev. Kathy Smith of Woodland UMC. Martha Yoder and Marilyn Noffke were organists with Rev. Paul Reissman IV serving as host pastor. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 13. X sk I *1;*^ Public Affairs Specialist Want to learn how to spot fake Social Securit)' social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. FRAUDSTERS HOW IMPOSTER ACCOUNTS CREATE Fraudsters create imposter social media pages and accounts using Social Security-re­ lated images and vocabulary, making them appear as if they’re associated with or endorsed by us. They also create imposter social media pages of Social Security and OIG officials, such as the Commissioner or the Inspector General. PROTECT YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION We will never ask for sensitive information through social media as these channels are not secure. Sometimes, users are asked to enter their financial information, Social Secu­ rity number (SSN), or other sensitive infor­ mation. This is a red flag, and often an indi­ cation of a fraudulent account. HOW TO SPOT A FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT w y* • z , f r 0 ><T ■ t t fillH s’ X 'ft V •' t' •f- e 4 Steven Dwight Lewis, passed away unex­ pectedly on March 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Bom on June 2, 1957, in Hastings, MI, Steve was the son of Jack and Gloria (Karcher) Lewis. Steve spent over three decades working at Allied Finishing before recently retiring. He was a proud member of the Moose Lodge and showed his selfless nature through reg­ ular blood donations to the Red Cross. After many memorable years of dating, he mar­ ried the love of his life, Denise, on Septem­ ber 7, 1985. Their marriage was a testament to true partnership and love, creating cher­ ished memories for both and setting a beau­ tiful example for their children. An enthusiastic outdoorsman, Steve rel­ ished in riding motorcycles and could often be found hunting, fishing, camping, forag­ ing for mushrooms or simply working in the yard. His passion for nature was matched only by his love for his family and his JL ^■,1 *• beloved cats, Chance and Crystal. He leaves behind a loving family, his wife, Denise; children, Kristy (Terry) Kel­ logg and Justin Lewis; grandchildren, Ash­ ley Reed and Morgan (Hunter) Foster; and brothers, Jack Lewis and James (Cheryl) Lewis. Steve was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Jack and Gloria Lewis, and his grand­ parents, George and Alice Karcher, and Edwin and Lena Lewis. Steve’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville from 10 to 11 a.m., where is service will be held at 11 a.m. Pastor Brian Teed will officiate. Memorial donation to American Heart Association or Barry County Humane Soci­ ety will be greatly appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Steve’s family. ? f tlJt tf V 51 Eloise Helen Doster, passed away on February 14, 2024, jn Plainwell, MI, at the age of 101. Bom ,on£November 12, 1922, in ' .JI ivn 0* Wapakoneta, Ohio, to loving parents Mose and Cora (Metz) Burden, Eloise’s journey through life was marked by unwavering faith, family devotion, and compassionate service. Eloise was the heart and soul of the Doster family, embracing her role as a spouse to her beloved husband, the late George B. Doster, and as a mother to her six children: Rita (John) Wells, George Scott Doster, Millard Doster, Jade Harrington, Kim (Nancy Jo) Doster, and Mark Doster. Her loving presence will forever be a trea­ sured memory for her 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandson. Eloise also shared a special bond with her niece, Bonnie (George) Purlee, her extended family of nieces, nephews, and a circle of good friends who will miss her dearly. Her life was enriched by and now is suc­ ceeded by these many loving relatives and friends, though she now joins her parents, husband, brother Scott Burden, sister Max­ ine Johnston, son-in-law Bill Harrington, daughter-in-law Sue Doster, and arandchil- .. . i dren, Dan and Erin Roth, in eternal rest. Eloise’s commitment to her community was unwavering as demonstrated by her 65-year tenure as a founding member of the Doster Reformed Church. She was an active member of the Fifteen Friends Club, Moth­ ers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and served as a 4-H advisor. With a passion for history and storytelling, Eloise authored three poignant books detailing the life and times of Doster, the Reformed Church, and the family’s farm. Eloise relished the pleasures of socializ­ ing, cooking, and tending to her flowers and garden. She found great joy in playing cards with friends and reveled in the simple beau­ ty of living on the family farm. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Doster Community Church. Private burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Centrica Care Navigators Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Eloise’s family. 9.01 5S* Worsh ip Together A < i. ri p' I i ft bi®**"* 5? at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ir We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us", 2635 N. M-43 Hwy,. P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail com Website: w com. Pastor Bnan Teed,Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hasting s. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays-Bible Study-6 to amto ^yService- 11 d.ni. to IZ.tK, p.m www.cbchasti„gs,org. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON *i «0. " I 4»^j T , r I I 4 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy (comer of Milo Rd. & S. MSmith. Sunday School 9:15 43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Roger Claypool, (517) 204- ' 9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and BAPTIST CHURCH Children’s Ministry 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Wednesday night Bible study Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. and prayer lime 6:30 to 7:30 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. pm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; CHRIST THE KING Senior High Youth Group 6-8 PRESBYTERIAN p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. CHURCH (PCA) Wednesday, Family Night 328 N. Jefferson Street. 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th provided. Pastor Peter Adams, Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle contact 616-690-8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Call Church Office 948-8004 CATHOLIC CHURCH for information. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff A V. » Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. —, Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. . J N J»1 Pt iV I f < f J y I 11 4 -■ •l f * r BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTTQN TO: property owners OF BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COLINTV, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: T^v^;«hin Township Board of Baltimore Township at a summary of an Ordinance adopted by the a meeting held on March 28, 2024. ORD 2024-1 ORDINANCE TO AMEND MEPICAL MARim^A^f\ facilities ordinances SECTION I. Pastor, Steve (269) 758-3021 "q This infmtio/i on s^ship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: SECTION II, severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. hWnito wi^ this , )rdinii^;^^epcaled""‘'"'’ 1351 North M43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Mb 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 214793 AMENDMmLG. -hk 2017-2 AND 2019-4. OF ORDINANCES Ju»hSriie,‘‘n"m h"' ‘he Township. The Township marihuana growers authorizes not more than 60 class A medical marihuana growers licenses, not mire than 60 class B medical marihuana licenses and not more than 60 class C medical marihuana licenses. All other parts ol Section 111 remain unchanged. 2601 l^cey Road, Dowling, A II rif '< I A I t <>^ophJc« » < rt. i PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Olmstead. 1 . ) 0 SECTION XIII alter adoption. i:eeective dai r or parts ofordinnnces Ihis Ordinance shall lake eflect upon publication AWXMDnBtt btliKlbobH^ 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 ^-ss^ c : I.'-- ’ 33: 2*^ z * ‘3 ■J .A ziwttsaxa xSj-o? 1 KS S * » ‘'® * «si 00B> 11 «» 1 .\ <&<» is’zaffaaai Ib ^tt sr<^ Xi si aeti EXS. it 01® ® Mfl® 0 • ^.V X «0t« It* si T©5.‘^4- S5C5?' ’51^ jJioliTiexCt IXii■ sOTffjss as3ia> t^xs i i rz riX9e««3?iapa} jkmW^’w* 2L - 3SC a t X sax T *st« •'! ansR a ws .'iiu^ai\ff. r«r‘£.rs»a[?x r ■s^-* to 15 £t ■ • **Mai u » w « ■- ■ Ii >.9 I 01 Icbi EC *, *•1 SB *» * .1 A « •ft « .*F * • • * cis JI ■< *»0 ft ^•iX18S6. ** *• ^ 'l fl > t ’tt >5 ►xM'<1 t«5. «« *« « It ’ > r * ** i 4 4 e ... i * •4 ? i I 1 *•( 4 ft ' f*r t *’» u ft 1 M * 1 } t ■i > *< f • fi If I ‘*1^ i ft fl I 1 s ■ I ft. fl 1 I 0 ♦ u. I I "It ‘ • Niv. ,.A^ C< A «4. 1 4 'Wss ■ 4 P ;’ c 4 K '1 v > s *ft K d .> Tina Marie Williams, Nashville and Ryan Scott Pasman, Bellev ue Westley Quick, Delton 4 ft M'/77a^e Yeendej Delton and William w *• NS <it the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected al the otTice of ihp d iv« gj. ' '; H^ihimore fownship Clerk during regular business hours of regular workino vxorking days following the date of this publicalion. Jana Bishop, Clerk BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 31 OOE. Dowling Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 721-3502 r<' :r5’* « e <»• ■a ■isi£?=^ Javson Bussa h PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that die full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Baltimore Township Clerk FRMKQlafts Products 0^ ! <4 Editor Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is billed as a featured speaker for the annual meeting of a nationwide group called the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. This is a group of police officials from across the nation ±at was formed in 2011 by Richard Mack, a controversial figure who formerly served as sheriff of Graham County, Ariz. and is affiliated with the Oath Keepers militia group. Leaf has been very public about his inclu­ sion in the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), which shares a chief belief that local police officials serve as an ultimate authority of sorts, wielding the power to decide whether or not to enforce federal and state laws that they beliex'e are an infringement on the Constitution. On its website, the CSPOA also makes claims ol nationwide voter fraud that it believes has gone ignored or unchecked. The conference is April 17 at the Ahem Luxury Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas. In addi­ tion to Leaf, some of the other speakers include General Michael Flynn, the National Security Advisor to former President Donald Trump; My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell; and Patrick Byrne, the fomier CEO of Overstock, Voting software/hardware vendor Dominion Voting Systems has sued both Lindell and Byrne for their very public claims the company facilitated voter fraud during the 2020 election. Leaf is up lor re-election this year and records show that he has not yet filed. He announced ai a recent Barry County GOP meeting that he does intend to run, and when he does, he will face a fairly crowded field. Mark Noteboom and Richelle Spencer, both of whom work in Leaf,s department, have filed to run tor Sheriff. Noteboom served as the primary detective in Leaf’s own invesligalon into voter fraud. The race will also feature Joel Ibbotson, a Rutland Towmship resident who serves as an outsider of sorts, having no tormal experience m law enforcement. 0f** ^1400** •'’SS-S' ,0 Barry County Sheriff featured at Constitutional Sheriffs convention * saib * 15 •• 1 4 Mt d k 1 ■’V. IV V -r- • -- 4^ 0 ■« I 'S'i / *V ' '' Eloise Helen Doster .?) ’ si* r V Steven Dwight Lewis How to spot an imposter social media account Identifying an imposter account may seem difficult at first, but there are a few things you can look for right away. You will want to focus on the following: - How many people follow the imposter page. In most cases, fake pages have a very low number of followers as compared to Social Security’s official page. - Improper punctuation. - Links to pages not on SSA.gov. —Advertisements for forms or other Social Security documents for a price. - Incorrect social media handles. To view the list of our official social media channels, we encourage you to visit ssa.gov/socialmedia. Please report suspected Social Security imposter scams - and other Social Security fraud - to the OIG’s website at oig.ssa.gov/ report. You can find more information about scams on our Protect Yourself from Scams webpage at ssa.gov/scam. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. a ■0 ■■ I Hillar) Hatch J 'J' K. k * ** . S. A , w X? ll '«r h. % 'V, i w ■ I w '*’» 1 * 1 X < I • L \V �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 2024 I I • S Ss I X 'I ft I ’1 fl look Hack at the .stories aim 60luiiin.s Oh local IHstory Ih the Hastings Banner Joyce F. Weinbrccht Flit Came Kilpatrick never married. She died Banner April 7, 1994 I t on July 30, 1967, at the Barry County Medi­ I8?7 in N ’^''Patrick was bom ... on April 7, cal Care Facility. r, I He was the son » CST ®'e(j Ines married Ora E. Smith on June 27, J of John and Jent Wiley Kilpatrick, the ninth 1899. They had no children. % in a family of 11 children. ■5irw Jenene “ Jennie" Kilpatrick ^a"" rviipainck never manied. H,s older brother. John Kilpatrick Jr., had She lived out her life in the village of Wood ­ left Newmilns, County of Ayrshire. Scotland. land. She sold Watkins products for years to ✓ as a young man of 22 to come to America as I A / support her sister and herself. She had a herdsman tending to a herd of Scottish catno V f transportation, and it wasn ’ t unusual for a e ''■as brought to Monroe. New York. ' MWoodlander to return to his vv O whether in He was ,n New York as a farmer and earned Woodland, Hastings or Lake Odessa, to find *« ^«tt 160 acres of land If.' in Section 24 of Barry Jennie sitting m the front seat waiting patient ­ 4 ■ 9tr County. ly for a ride home. She died in Woodland on ^21 In 1847, John sent money to his family in April 9, 1959. >‘ Scotland for them to r, .. join him in Michigan. Son Frank married Lena Mahler on Nov. 7 David was 10 years old when the entire fam­ I 1908. They had three children: David, Arthur ily came to America. It took the family six and a daughter, Arlene Kilpatrick Bixby weeks W cross the Atlantic Ocean. The woodFrank became secretary of the Woodland Fire en sailing ship was wrecked in a very bad Insurance Company. Frank died on Julv 20 storm near Newfoundland. There, they had to I960. ’ wait for another ship to bring them to AmeriDavid and Minnie were active citizens of ca. the village of Woodland, taking part in . , L , , laMiig pan in John Jr, met the family in Rochester, N,Y., church, school and political activities while in September 1847. The family settled on or raising their family of four. near the land that John had cleared and began Dr. David B. Kilpatrick Carrie, the oldest, was bom with VU...V, t. v v uvM, Dom a cleft life as pioneers in early Michig an. palate and cleft lip. Today, it can be repaired, This incident didn’t seem to disqualify him David attended country school and from but in 1873, there was no fixing it. She had a to Hastings, riding on the C.K.&S Others in the minds of the area, as he continued to 1856 and 1858 he attended school in Versharp mind but was often left out. Dr Kilpat­ went to Nashville and Lake Odessa once practice medicine for many years after the montville. In 1858 he moved to Kalamazoo rick must have felt some frustration at not there were 12-grade systems in place in those incident. to attend Kalamazoo College, taking a “clas­ being able to help his own baby. touTis. Woodland did put in 12 grades later. When Kilpatrick Church was being built in sical” course. The doctor fancied pharmacy and often Dr. Kilpatrick and his family lived on what 1871 and 1872, out in the country on the cor­ He stayed in school there until 1864, IS now Nonh Main Street in the village of spent time in the drugstore mixing medical ner of the Kilpatrick Farm, Dr. Kilpatrick was except for a period of six months when he Woodland. The house was Italianate style concoctions. Pills at that time were made by very involved in helping raise funding for it, served in the Second Michigan Infantry Com­ with a "widow’s watch” built on top of it It mixing the medicine to be given with fiour making a generous donation himself to the pany K during the year of 1861. He was one still stands today. The doctor died there' of and water and forming pills by hand-rolling PS ? building fund. He had been a Baptist by faith, of four of the Kilpatrick brothers who served apoplexy on Jan. 13, 1910. them. Dr. William A. Upjohn often used but when he became a citizen of the village of in the Civil War. Andrew, Hugh and James bread as the base for rolling pills. Minnie and daughters Carrie and Jennie lived Woodland, he joined the Methodist Church Kilpatrick also serv'ed in the war against there until Minnie’s death on Feb 29, 1919, also It is said that doctors didn’t always practice there. It was from this church that he was rebellion. of apoplexy. Carrie and Jennie maintained their good hand washing and sometimes the pills buried following his death on Jan. 13, 1910. Following completion of the courses in home there until Jennie died on April 29 1957 were said to be on the gray side. Many mediHe was a charter member of the Barry Kalamazoo, he entered the University of Mich­ Carrie could no longer stay alone and was were given as powders, folded into was County Medical Society when it was formed igan in Ann Arbor. After six months there, his admitted to the Thomapple Valley Medical Care sniall pieces of tissue paper to be mixed with Jan. 23, 1877, and continued as a member health failed. He then attended Rochester Uni­ Facility, where she died on July 30, 1967. liquid and taken. during his years of practice. versity and graduated July 12, 1865, with a Sources: History of Allegan'and Barry And, of course, there were many tonics Other charter members of the Barry Coun­ bachelor of arts degree in classical studies. He Counties, 1880; Barry County History', 1985‘ and elixirs, usually with alcohol and the ty Medical Society included Drs Charles then returned to the University of Michigan in Materia Medico for Nurses, 1890; History of base. Quinine, strychnine heavy metals, dig­ Russell, A.B. Drake, W.E. Upjohn, Miss D.J. Ann Arbor until the spring of 1866. the Kilpatrick Family, Ollie and Mildred italis, aspirin and many herbs were used. Wolf, Dr. Turner, Dr. D. McLeay, Dr. Sackett After he finished the course in Ann Arbor, Hammond, 1956-1968; Family Records from Opium, laudanum, paregoric and morphine and Dr. Ellis. he returned to his hometown of Woodland the Barry and Fisher Collections: History of were used quite early on. Castor oil and The post office was located in Dr. Kilpat­ and set up a practice of medicine there. To Woodland Michigan, 1837-1937, B.S. Holly; sodium, bicarbonate of soda, carbolic acid rick’s store for about 11 years, from 1875 to add to his education, he took another course The History of Woodland Michigan 1937compounds and oil of turpentine were fre­ 1886, and Dr. Kilpatrick held the title of post­ of lecture drill in hospital clinics and graduat­ 1987; A History of Woodland, Michigan, quently used also. master. ed from the Detroit Medical College on Barry County, by A. W. Dillenbeck for the Chloroform and ether came into use during During those early years of practice as the March 3, 1875, He put himself through A . rX ' -----Woodland News in 1911, extracted bv Cnth~ the Civil War years and into general practice rii ‘ -“vuuJkfc' doctor for the area, he often traveled over erine M. Arnell. 1987: Barry Count}-Records. school by working on the farm during the over as well. very poor roads and was out in vety bad summer and other vacation times, making Barry County Courthouse: interview with There was a story about Dr. Kilpatrick and weather to answer the needs of being sick. He hay, planting and weeding com, taking care Thomas Niethammer. S St® Rjt 'I’'®' one of his patients told in Woodland in the had a good bedside manner and could cheer of cattle and any other chore with which he winter of 1873-1874. ■I Pfe», up his patients with his visits. Many times, he could earn the money for his schooling. He 1 Anna Haist Schmalzried, who lived 2.5 wasn’t paid for his services, as money was ^•'^Is’Sueftissal also taught school during two winters to earn miles north of Woodland at the turn of the gRadchilvery scarce. Sometimes the patients would money toward his further education. road east, had been ill. But on the day before pay him in goods. Minnie Kilpatrick became He purchased a stock of drugs from Seth her death, she had been out and about and very efficient at using various food items that Lovewell around 1866 and opened a drug­ apparently on the mend. were used to pay for her husband’s services. store in 1875. This was located on the south­ Dr. Kilpatrick, it was told, gave her some Delivering babies was not one of his usual west comer of the main four comers in the medicine that day. The tale doesn..’t tell us if . ... . • however. This was usually attended to village. Wesley Meyers, a druggist, worked in she visited his store, his office or if he visited by midwives unless the birth became very Dr. Kilpatrick’s store until 1906 when the Thursday, April 4 - Library closed for her at home. She must have reported to a (1 complicated. Melvina “Aunt Vinnie” Barnum doctor retired. ! post-construction cleaning. Volunteer Income I family member that he had medicated her. In Wheeler was one of the midwives during Dr. Dr, David B. Kilpatrick married Nancy Tax Assistance (VITA) appointments will any event, before morning on Dec. 19, 1873, Kilpatrick’s lime of practice in Woodland. still be held. Lavina McArthur on Aug. 4, 1872, in a cere­ Anna was dead. It was alleged by some He had a skeleton in his office. This was a mony performed by David’s brother, the Rev. Friday, April 5 — Library closed for Woodland folk that Dr. Kilpatrick was noted common practice among doctors of the time. It George Kilpatrick. Nancy Lavina, known as post-construction cleaning. VITA appoint­ pouring some medicine out of a bottle out of The skeleton seemed very large to small chil­ InwBBi Minnie, ” was bom in Woodland on July 12, ments will still be held. I a window. Who knows? Anna ’ s death certifi ­ ♦I .9 * dren who visited his office and was viewed * 1850, the daughter of John and Deliah Saturday, April 6 Library closed for cate gives cause of death as “ unknown. ” She si — ns f with no small amount of apprehension by (Palmerton) McArthur, both from the fami ­ ^r. post-construction cleaning. VITA appoint­ was 46 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. some. Setting bones was a major part of a ments will still be held. lies of early settlers in Woodland, who had She is buried in Mauch Cemetery, 2 miles country doctor’s practice and having a skele­ arrived there as early as 1842. Monday, April 8 Crafting Passions, 10 natioDwiik gra^ caW ik tofi north of Woodland. Anna Haist Schmalzried ton to follow was helpful. They were pur ­ David and Minnie had four children: Car­ MsandltoOfficasAssm was the mother of Catherine Schmalzried chased through the universities and medical •J rie, bom Sept. 25, 1873; Ines, bom Sept. 15, Ulis is a R of Jordan, who was the mother of Ruth Jordan 1.-? 2 supply companies, which sometimes were jtmsslleiialiaiMniW'®1876; Jenette, bom Dec. 5, 1881; and Frank, Niethammer, who is Tom Niethammer’s r| mvolved in questionable practices in obtain ­ Riciiatj Mart a moBwraal K bom Aug. 29, 1886. mother. ing them. Grave robbing was not unheard of. I 5? TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < I? ?! — Page 7 't f I. I 2, IS;:.,. S: f •ex. •fl T F lb r 4 fl 1 *1 w if > 1 V .X A n •1^ •V > Dr. David B. and Minnie McArthur Kilpatrick from a tintype on their wedding certificate. •*'*52: 1 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Willy SW leaw It illitlonal SJierifIs cHiwutiin a * ifctv S ■ J rr-T: /• f 1*1 t A It! 41 k' s Es * r I A'’ I * 41 A 4I ‘ *• * ♦, V> J and sMf 19 kCmsin* "Wi the L fiaul ft «’*'1, f J * ' rk I toll** ill' I< w> (• * . Ulf * 4 The Leonard Mauch Grand Army of the Republic. Woodland Chapter Reunion. Pictured are (front row, from left) Wesley Meyers, George Bardin, George Kilpatrick, (second row) James Kilpatrick, John Bulling, Pete Fellow, William McArthur, James Jordan, (third row) John Landis, Joshua Dillenbeck, Boloman David, Jesse Jordan, Bill Konsk, Allison Hill, Robert Barry, Joel St. John. Hugh Kilpatrick, (back row) Jacob Funk, Al Bardin, Jim Pruedy, Dr. David Kilpatrick. A.W. Dillenbeck and Henry Wood. (Photo and identification by James Tyler. 1985) Dr. Kilpatrick was a temperate man and did not use liquor or tobacco and advised his patients and his family against such usage. His politics were Republican without any questions. He held several township and vil­ lage political offices over the years, even while managing a wide practice. In 1884, he and c hris A. Hough were instrumental in the organization of the Woodland Post of the Gra , Old Army of the Republic. The G.A.R. was an organization that along with social value aided Civil War veterans and their families to obtain pensions and other benefits duel to them for serving their country during a war. The post was named for Leonard Mauch, who had been killed at the end of the war. The post disbanded in 1909 when there were only seven members left. He believed in education and worked hard to earn his own. He waS interested in the edu­ cation of his own children and the education of his many, many nieces and nephews who were growing up about the township. When it was time to build the new school in Woodland, Dr. Kilpatrick was on the plan­ ning and building committee in 1885. He spent many hours working with the commit­ tee to plan and design the new school and to promote the funding for it and was very proud of it when it was completed, the state of the art in 1885-86. This was a 10-gradc school. Students wish­ ing to complete 12 grades had to travel out of town to obtain the last two years. Some went IJ < 1 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for April 5-11 I’"' .» T.4 r* I a March 29-April 7 - Spring Break Explor­ er Kits. In anticipation of April 8’s solar eclipse, stop by the Institute to pick up a free kit full of STEM educational fun and hands-on activities. April 1-30-April Storybook Walk: “And the Bullfrogs Sing; A Life Cycle Begins” by David L. Harrison, illustrated by Kale Cos- grove. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. April 1-30 - Poetry on the Trails. Cele­ brate National Poetry Month by walking the trails and reading the writings of past nature. Wednesday, April 10 - Native Garden Planting Party, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11 - Trail Blazers Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join this year’s social hikes to make new hiking buddies, enjoy good conversation and feel comfortable hiking the trails. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstiiute.org/events. a.m.; eclipse viewing party, 2:30 p.m.; Are You a Puzzle Master? competition, 6 p.m. Teams of 2-4 people must register and pay a fee of S50. Tuesday, April 9 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Sewing with Teens, 4 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. r HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE AMENDMENT FORA CAMPGROUND (CAMP MICHAWANA) LOCATED AT 5800 HEAD LAKE ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, April 25^\ 2024 at 6;30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings. Michigan 49058 within the Township The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by Camp Michawana for the construction of a lodge with overnight accommodations, pavilion, and associated improvements on the parcel located at 5800 Head Lake Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (parcel number: 08-07-016-00300). The property is within the AR. Agriculture Residential zoning district. Campgrounds (public or private) are permitted in the AR district subject to Special Exception Use approval by the Planning Commission, and as regulated by Section 4.2, J and Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m, on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 214732 *♦ - rm» Xi *■ «. * .. * I 1. J I �rt45 r I y .L The Hashnga Banner Page 8 - Thursday. April 4. 2024 Middleville library study to move forward (ireg Chandler Staff H'r//er An Hssessment to determine whether there i-i enough community support to build a standalone public library in Middleville will were able to move forward, after organizers f jisc $25,000 10 cover the cost of the survey. Village ( ouncil members in Middleville t.iM week agreed by consensus to have the tillage contribute $2,500 toward the needs jssessment survey, which will be conducted by Keith Hopkins of Hopkins Fundraising & ( onsulting Io determine whether the commu­ nity has the necessary backing to build and maintain the library. 'll does the work of seeing if it’s someihing the community wants before we go ihrough the expense of planning and putting It on the ballot ... It checks the pulse of the community, to see what they’re looking for,” said Council Trustee Makenzi Peters, who is one of the village representatives on a com­ mittee that is looking into the feasibility of a public library that would replace the current Thomapplc Kellogg School and Community Library that is inside the high school. Village President Mike Cramer, who also sits on the committee, proposed the village’s contribution, which would be matched by an equal $2,500 contribution from Thomapple Kellogg Schools. In addition, the Barry Com­ munity Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Friends of the Middleville Area Community Library, and the friends group is contributing another $5,000 from funds that had been previously raised. ‘‘Any money spent on getting the library out of the high school is good money,” Coun­ cil Trustee Robert Bishop said. A couple of potential sites have been identi- PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 214790 RE-NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 K) THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board ofPrairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Rich Lane in Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including the following tax parcel numbers: RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 2.Q36-Q13-QQ 12-04Q-QQ3-QQ J2.Q4Q-Q14-Q0 12-Q5Q-QQ4-QQ 12-040-006-00 12-040-007-00 12-036-031-10 n:040-017-00 12-040-018-00 12-036-013-00 12-040-009-00 I2-04O-O20-0O 12-0^6-034-00 (2-036-032-00 1T040-010-00 12-040-021-00 1'2:040-001-00 12-040-012-00 12-050-001-00 12-040-002-00 12-050-008-00 12-040-019-10 'tii. #* ■5 > A. fi 4 9 a- Rh -I 4 8 I > J PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held al Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton Michigan, on April 17,2024 at 6:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment 01 the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of more than 20/o of the tot^ road frontage proposed for improvement, the township board may not 50V^nf project, signed by record owners of more than 0 0 road frontage proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special ffied^Xub ktownship. Written comments or objections may be tiled with the clerks at the address set out helnw set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that IS reouirp^ in * . . --------------- appearance and protest at the public hearing within ojPPeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICF that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held Yft • assessment roii to oe prepared speciallv u of property proposed to be specially asse«PH assessed, to k.„_ hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. R r Mike Wilkinson Bridge Michigan Wildlife officials confirmed Wednesday the killing of a gray wolf in southern Michi­ gan, hundreds of miles from the state’s only PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/ or abutting Sylvan Court which include the following parcel numbers: SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 08-09-030-030-06 08-09-030-030-07 08-09-030-030-08 08-09-150-014-00 08-09-150-014-01 08-09-150-017-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $73,960 (including administrative costs), and has placed the same on file with the Township clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the improvement and to create the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions for the improvement in compliance with the statutory requirements. The plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost estimates will be held on April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, Michigan. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing and any objections or comments raised at the hearing. If written objections are filed with the township board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, are filed with the township. Following the hearing, the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All intereste persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and cost SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Cl original ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special roll to be prepared and another hearing kinotice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals ‘’'Abilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk. Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M-37 Highway Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 214426 known wolf population in the Upper Penin­ sula. A hunter killed the wolf in January in Cal­ houn County, believing it to be a coyote, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A subsequent DNA test determined it was a gray wolf- a far larger wild canid that can weigh up to 145 pounds. Coyotes typically do not exceed 45 pounds. In announcing the discovery Wednesday, the Michigan Department ofNatural Resource said it’s been more than 100 years since a gray wolf has been seen in the southern Lower Peninsula. The state’s wolf population is located in the Upper Peninsula but the DNR said it is continuing to search for wolves in the Lower Peninsula. The department has found only a few indications of wolves in the Lower Pen­ insula since the U.P. population was re-estab­ lished in the 1980s. The department does not suspect the animal was part of an established population in the southern Lower Peninsula,” the DNR said in a press release. The hunter told the DNR that he was legally hunting coyotes with a guide when they came across what they thought was just a large coyote. • The hunter then killed the animal, which weighed 84 pounds. Once present throughout Michigan, wolves are now confined almost exclusively to the Upper Peninsula. Their presence has brought controversy, as some want to hunt the animal and others seek to protect it. In 2021, there were an estimated 700 wolves in the U.P. Gray wolves remain an endangered species in Michigan by federal court order and can be killed only if they are a direct and immediate threat to human life. Livestock owners affect­ ed by wolf depredation can receive compen­ sation for their losses. The DNR said the “public does not need to be concerned about broader wolf presence in the county or the Lower Peninsula.” It not­ ed,though, that the animals can travel thou­ sands of miles. This is an unusual case, and the DNR is actively delving into the matter to learn more about this particular animal’s origin,” said Brian Roell, large carnivore specialist for the DNR. “While rare, instances of wolves traversing vast distances have been documented, including signs of wolves in recent decades in Michigan’s Lower Penin­ sula.” Although the DNR does not believe there is a wolf population in southern Michigan, it noted several signs in the northern Lower Peninsula: - In October 2004, a wolf originally col­ lared in the eastern Upper Peninsula was captured and killed by a coyote trapper in Presque Isle County, some 60 miles southeast of the Mackinac Bridge. - During winter track surveys in 2011 and -015, track evidence consistent with wolflike animals was observed in Cheboygan and Emmet counties, south and southwest of the bridge. - In 2014, biologists from the Little TraBands of Odawa Indians in Emmet Charlevoix counties captured a wolf on a trail camera during an eagle survey. DNA analysis of scat collected at the site confirmed the animal as a wolf. Because of the investigation, the DNR reclined to share a photo of the wolf recently found in Calhoun County Coyote hunting advocates this week filed a lawsuit against Michigan’s Natural Resourc­ es Commission, which recently shortened the hunting season from year-round to nine months. 44 I I I i I 2 11 CaS* 0** 4^ «■ t /Jl p j: I ■t la' I 4 4^ t $ I ? 4 * 4*4 I I 1 I h g-"* MJ , I H g I i' ®5' 4—1 ' I 9 M £ X -JI / If * Baiiuiv i«i r i IVi 44 I I f« Wolf killed in Calhoun County is first sighting in more than 100 years PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of Johnstown Township', Barry County, Michigan, has determined, based on petitions submitted, to undertake a private road improvement project on Sylvan Court in the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 '‘•■V •S: State wildlife officials confirmed that a gray wolf, weighing 84 pounds, was killed by a hunter in Calhoun County in southern Michigan in January. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) RE-NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 08-09-030-030-01 08-09-030-030-02 08-09-030-030-03 B A I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a pet special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $426.07 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. ( .*1 “Si' •"i- •* TO: THE RESIDEI0 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHRSAWAND any OTHER INtERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. 9» f 17-050-001-10 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $63,058, which includes administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ■s V < 12-040-013-00 *T f 4 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 17-050-007-00 12-040-008-00 J fied as possible locations for the library one on Sheridan Street near the village s wastewater treatment plant and another being a site owned by TK schools that was once the dis­ trict’s bus garage. "It is now a storage lot for construction materials and a PaperCiator ... right behind the post office,” Cramer said Tuesday. Hopkin-s will interview local leaders in the proposed service area to see how much sup­ port there is for the library project, and report back to the committee with his findings, com­ mittee member Josh Mosey wrote in an email to the Sun and News. Triangle Construction has provided what Mosey calls “rough numbers” on what it could cost to build a library - ranging from $5 mil­ lion for a 10,000-square-foot building to $7.8 million for a 15,000-square-foot building. "Keith will let us know if either of those num­ bers are achievable,” Mosey wrote in his email. The current library is open to the commu­ nity only 12 hours a week during the school year - 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. According to statistics from the Library of Michigan, the TK School and Community Library ranks in the bottom 10 of Michigan’s 394 libraries in terms of the number of hours it is open to the public each year, at only 804 hours for the 2022-23 fiscal year. It also ranks at the bottom for the size of community it serves, Mosey wrote in his email. “The fact remains that the hours and loca­ tion of the current public library in Middleville are holding it back from truly serving the needs of the public,” Mosey wrote in his email. By comparison, the Freeport District Library, which serves a much smaller cover­ age area than the TK library, was open to the public 1,563 hours during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Henika District Library in Wayland was open to the public 2,550 hours during that same fiscal year, the Delton District Library was open 2,392 hours and the Hast­ ings Public Library was open 2,976 hours for the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to Library of Michigan statistics. The library comrnittee is next scheduled to meet on April 17 at the Middleville Vil­ lage Hall. 1^:88 •l & 1 •IN ee tWlK 1 \ ,1 M* aJ I Saw I V I 3 • I j *r ^2 r a.. I’ I Ml I "^orrenyi-^ I I g OELTON ‘AL jEllflCG ! SCHOOIS v 1. i 4 J 1 I I I 1 I i B’gsch s s I Op Un M LT POltUfijtj^. *‘<41 •if 4 \ 5^ ihM Sr, r F I Oh iv 1 * I, <5 I•K • I �s f SPOR T ^5 Hastings ANNER I" V. * I < ’ft ’1) A Ik Y t r 'J1 [section Thursday, April 4, 2024 t J .i e’ * X' i miF*' % - JO?’ • *1 • 4h i Vi SSRI^PDRTS PREVIEWS II •l .‘i < rewi^Billll I I ^6 I r\ DK ready to run at another SAC Central title . Brett Bremer !ogg varsity boys’ track and field team does. Mapes, recovering from a basketball injury, is rounding into form already to open his senior season. DK also brings back senior Rhys Bedford - a state qualifier himself last year in the 110-meter high hurdles. Wyatt Finney is back for his junior season this spring too. Finney is a two-time state qualifier in the long jump who has flown over 20 feet once in his three varsity seasons so far. The Panthers were a perfect 6-0 in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division Sports Editor (Mer than a preliminary heal at the state finals, only one person beat Delton Kellogg’s T^en Mapes in a I lO-meter high hurdle or 3(K)-meter intermediate hurdle race in the Spring of 2023. Mapes took the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 championship in the 300 hurdles and w^ second to Napoleon’s Holden Van Poppei at the state finals in the 1 lO’s. Few teams will have the kind of firepower in the hurdles this spring that the Delton Kei- fl bl ♦ . .1 « Sk'iS ** <**>*» , iai: •t J ' 11 9 p* ? J Pi*. f 4*^ 9I ^.WCHIGAK 3 4 I •v I > WSTDICI NO .1 4 tf < I r Li A 4 « b-< 4 • <1 k A- r-* ’K * *• «b w T •vn»» FAfii r« «n 4fS iinpp rg O^Tinec teK »’F3FR 4 ’ '-V a -,_ *.» 9 BB’KXioei'xxrici ' T isapros^ tacnteiitBibba V aI s ax «x or® r r? Joes' w-v’lefit district B T3(^ n popcsK: be 3s ati iwta ri B ,' * . ’n* >. • •V & M - T OTY EAGLES K' fl ee A w & IGHI : »rK z it 5?sfe fttigbdyf® (ia jtfsa I* RflW ! W r* 1 * I J: ri I *’ ‘ I KENT CITY EAGLES I *1 I IGOt »Wfl«'S J™ ®®’ If A. I nsc r SAar cazi I«1* XT? 1 fcf , I “■rwr , AAe “llifipsliesisBieoiia 3'^282?!^ JjSjjsQ'jSSjjjnei! aganstthel ouJ«Z|i!risi^p0Bi .1. aw II J- J 1 « a .’ikNji . > iB3 ter Darc ri K nar s the snvw liesoiSteiiiRbi I ( »•' MW Torren Mapes k 3B^ T a year ago and finished fourth at the 18-team SAC Championships. They’ll be looking to chase another SAC Central title in a field that includes perennial power Saugatuck as well as Gobles, Martin, Black River and Galesburg-Augusta. A few other key performers return includ­ ing senior throwers Andrew Diamond and Michael Decker and junior thrower Cooper Sandusky and junior distance runner Ethan Rimmer. Sandusky will contribute in the sprints once agin along with Finney. Decker could see time in the hurdles as well as in the throws. The DK team will look for contributions as the season goes on from freshman sprinter Jace MePheeters and exchange students Fran­ cesco Monni and Hugo Martino in the sprints. Martino has already bested the minute mark in the 400-meter dash this season at the Grand Valley State University Laker Chal­ lenge and had a top high jump of 5 feet 10 inches. Sophomore Nick Muday will be a contrib­ utor in the distance races and the pole vault for Delton Kellogg and the Panthers will look for good times throughout the spring from freshman Mendan Phillips in the distance and middle distance events. Delton Kellogg had its first outdoor meet of the season, set for March 26 at Hastings, canceled. The Panthers will play host to Black River to open the SAC Central season April 10 and then head to the Olivet Relays April 12. . The Panthers will face their big SAC CenM ^pwdqm with^^gahjpk oq the rpa<t May I and then head to^Gobles for the SAC" Championship May 7. The two home meets for DK come early in the calendar. The Pan­ thers host Gobles April 17. Hackett Catholic Prep and Constantine dominated the scoring at last spring’s SAC Championship Meet, but Mapes and then Hackett freshman Mar^k Butkiewicz were the only underclassmen on the track to win individual races. Senipr 100-meter dash, 200-meter, 400-meter, 800-meter and 1600meter conference champions all graduated last spring leaving the 2024 chase for cham­ pionships wide open in the SAC. Delton Kellogg will head to Bangor for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Region­ al at the end of the season. III -fc 1 S.?»^ * Vi *S^ fl I 4 — ...L. t i 1 a U..> T * ’ I < w ■» ■■■■in 1 w JXS=..J 1 r aa^MvHNnBe 'X*M> •H* >***♦• M V I *. 4 « I ■ IIW if Mil r ra li *«eM iflMk ♦? *. 4 I *Sk r < ’*1^* * f * z T n 4l I r >* ?.* r ■ % V -n 51- .A ..Cto K tar-* r Av . 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Delton 9939 M-43 Hwy 114 Grove (M-43) Delton 623-2089 • 945-5379 623-4804 623-5111 Fflsl Reliable Service For Over 50 ^ears cut I I J »l I X I 1 �J. ,5 IM Z >■ r. 45 ; c 1? •I*•f* r Page 10 — Thursday, April 4. 2024 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 00 PM on May 16. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 29. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $313.471.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet: thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113 00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet: thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line. 337.17 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 foet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet: thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 206.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet: thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 29mTriutes‘3Tse»ricfs West 168.54 fe«t; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 secorids East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr. Bellevue. Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 4. 2024 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1527132 (04-04)104-25) 214791 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of the Donald E. Drake Trust dated July 13. 2004. TO ALL CREDITORS; c decedent, Donald o®' November 19, 1925. who lived at 9938 Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan died February 13, 2004 leaving a certain trust under the dated July ndecedent was the Settlor and Debora J. Drake was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death' Creditors of the decedent and Of the trust are aaaimrt decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Debora J. Drake, the at 9ti49 <5 M 07 u named trustee month, ,within 4 nZ L i ® PtJblication of this notice. Date: March 25,2024 Robert L, Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O Box 248 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9557 Debora J. Drake 9942 S. M-37 Hwy. Dowling, Ml 49050 269-753-2452 214618 Financial FOCUS NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Attention homeowner; If you are a milifery sendee Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty. If your period of active duty has member on active duty, if your period of active duty concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney or have been ordered to active duty, please contact the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act given under section 3212 of the revised judicature of 1961,1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212. that the following act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of premises, or some part of them, at a public auction the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashiers check a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on APRIL 25. 2024. The court in Barry County. Michigan starting promptly amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the at 1:00 pm on April 11, 2024. The amount due on day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale the mortgage may be greater on the day of the does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is office or a title insurance company, either of which may encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which charge a fee for this Information. Default has been made in the conditions of a may charge a fee for this information. Mortgage (the 11 mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man. and Mortgage") made by Justin Stuive and Amy Hawke. Amanda J, Smith, his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage a single man and a single woman, as Mortgagors to Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 2007 and United Bank Mortgage Corporation, dated May 29, recorded January 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 2009, and recorded on June 4, 2009, In Document No. 200906040005699, and assigned to United 20080111-0000387 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, via that Assignment of Mortgage dated February 8, as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage 2022, from United Bank Mortgage Corporation to Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due United Bank of Michigan, and recorded February at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven 11. 2022, Instrument No. 2022-001773, all as Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five . and 69/100 recorded in Barry County Records, Barry County, Dollars ($107,225.69). Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage $95,123.84 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed at law or in equity has been instituted to recover by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the the Mortgage. The Mortgagee will apply the sale circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage on APRIL 25, 2024. as stated above, plus interest on the amount due Said premises are located in the Township of at the rate of 5.0% per annum; all legal costs and Rutland, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee Section 27, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland to protect its interest in the property. The property Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section situated in Barry County, Michigan described 27; thence 66.00 feet along the West line of said more fully as; LOT 13 OF PLEASANT VALLEY Section 27 to the true Point of Beginning; thence East ESTATES. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North PLATS. PAGE 13 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. line: thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS the Point of Beginning. OF RECORD. Tax ID No. 08-16-270-013-00 2031 Hubble Rd, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Commonly known address; 12944 Valley Drive, The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Wayland, Ml, 49348 The redemption period shall date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the MCLA 600.3240(8). unless deemed abandoned and redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL such sale. 600.3241a. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, Mortgagor If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant will be held responsible to the person who buys the to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the to the person who buys the property at the mortgage mortgage holder for damaging the property during foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage the redemption period. February 29. 2024 UNITED to the property during the redemption period. BANK OF MICHIGAN, Mortgagee PLUNKETT Dated; March 28, 2024 COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for File No. 24-003003 Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Firm Name: Orlans PC Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 (03-07)(04-04) 213163 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (03-28)(04-18) 219326 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature-act of 1961,1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will bfe foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 25. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagors); Sarah Lewthwaite, a marned woman Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Mission Servicing Residential, Inc. Date of Mortgage: October 9. 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; November 6. 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $96,616.44 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan and described as; THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOTS 19 AND 20. BLOCK 13. KENFIELD’S 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 37. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Common street address (if any); 535 E Hubble St Hastings. Ml 49058-2504 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector Date of notice: March 14, 2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1525077 (03-14)(04-04) 213480 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following'mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 2, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of, the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Adam M Home, a married man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Date of Mortgage; July 7, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 11. 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice$136,141.23 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 6 of Prairieville Heights^ Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 34. Common street address (if any): 8324 Delton Rd Delton, Ml 49046-7716 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 4, 2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1526895 (04-04)(04-25) 214624 Provided by (he Harry County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP Financial Advisor Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49056 (269) 945-3553 Slow and steady: A smart way to invest You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who “get in the ground floor” of a new. hot company and quickly make a fortune. But while these things may happen, they are exceedingly rare and often depend on hard-toduplicate circumstances — and they really don't represent a viable way of investing for one’s goals. A far more triedand-true approach is the “slowand-steady” method. To follow this strategy, consider these suggestions: • Start smal\ — and add more when you can. When you’re first starting out in the working world, you may not have a lot of extra money with which to invest, especially if you’re carrying student loan debt. But one of the key advantages of the slow-and-steady method is that it does not require large investment sums to get going. If you can afford to put away even $50 or $1(X) a month into individual stocks or mutual funds, month after month, you may be surprised and pleased at how your account can grow. And when your salary goes up, you can put away more money each month. • Take advantage of an employer's retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar tax-advantaged retirement plan, try to take full advantage of it. Again, if you’re just beginning your career, you may not be able to put away much in this type of plan, but even a small amount is better than nothing. And as soon as you can possibly afford it, try to put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. These types of plans can offer some key benefits — and perhaps the biggest one is that investing is automatic, in that the money is moved directly from your paycheck into the investments you’ve chosen within your 401 (k) or other plan. • Be preparedfor downturns. The financial markets will always experience ups and downs. So, you need to be prepared for those times when your investment statements may show negative results. By understanding that these downturns are a normal part of the investment environment, you can avoid overreactions, such as selling quality investments with good fundamentals just because their price has temporarily dropped. Chart your progress regularly. A. key element of a slow-and-steady investment approach is knowing how well it’s working. But it’s important STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S TRUST ESTATE Decedent: Alan E. Kennedy. Date of birth: March 22, 1935, NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Alan E. Kennedy, who lived at 3027 Center Road, Hastings. Ml 49058. died on Marc^ip^ CT^fers of ttie decedent are nonfe?^ all claims against The Alan E. Kennedy and Beverly A. Kennedy Trust, dated October 14, 2023 as restated, will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustee: Mrs. Christine J. Cotant, 2940 East State Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: March 28, 2024 Drafted by: Jeffrey H. Oudesma (P80458) 3018 Oakland Drive, Suite B Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 (269) 381-0240 214619 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Living Trust of Eloise H. Doster. SS# XXXXX-3746 (Social Security No. of Eloise H. Doster, deceased). TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, Eloise H. Doster was bom on 11/12/1922 and died on 2/14/2024. The Decedent was the Settlor of The Living Trust of Eloise H. Doster, dated March 21, 1994, as amended and restated on January 21, 2020. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to the current acting trustee (whose name and address apepars below) of the Trust within four (4) months of the date of publication of this Notice. The current acting trustee is: Mark A. Doster. Address of Trustee 13003 Doster Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Notice is further given that the Trust will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: March 28, 2024 Attorney for Trustee: Karen A. McCarty. P36401 McCarty Law Offices, PLC 200 W. Allegan Street Otsego, Ml 49078 (269) 694-6055 (269) 694-4406-fax 214620 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29755-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY to measure your progress in a way that makes sense for you. So, for example, instead of measuring your portfolio’s performance against that of an external stock market index, such as the S&P 500, you may want to assess where you are today versus one year ago, or whether the overall progress you’re making is sufficient to help you meet the financial goals you’ve set for yourself well into the future. Another reason not to use a market index as a measuring tool is that the index only looks at a certain pool of investments, which, in the case of the S«feP 500, is simply the largest companies list^ on U.S. stock exchanges. But long-term investors try to own a range of assets — U.S. and foreign stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit, and so J'* 0 * i ■ r 9 on. I 4 » Slow and steady” may not sound like an exciting approach to investing. But it’s often the case that a little less excitement, and a lot more diligence, can prove to be quite effective. k sT -0 50 <0 CW* This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC («l(5 nM to wk »f I* SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY - iflb Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1;00 PM. on, April 18, 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the " 'ad nd Ficii * I .A * « T.S rj-LV. J r xt 3K ‘r. I . yr *06 WWT XiT ut sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which r>'*’ V < r-’i: ’ 4 fl • r rc’ r« W A 3r u5 xr: a:ss5 2 .K’ jCKB sisk •H 1 * s a -3!« a HF T ezhnOafit^ka aiMkQgclieieGrdbc * P»tl WW*, may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Teresa Bartlett, a divorced woman Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS'), solely as a■ 1 nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage; June 23. 2022 Recorded on June 28, 2022. in Document No. 2022-007158, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred FiftyOne Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 03/100 Dollars ($151,861.03) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; LOT 1203, VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER A OF PLATS, PAGE 1. Commonly known as 412 W Clinton St, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption >« ■ 1 r V r t ‘ 'nTn i W H * * 2 ;nES* 1 SI * <!« =3 * •s: period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600,3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the In * «* • , fl ■iW f’*- -J. '•■SI f i I » jr naw-ir'm ” ♦ fl •K * ' ’ ’' Al fir ‘lacGVSJ t •> * I J”"' property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. fl I 3 fl. tl ■K. fl S 'v. i . '* iJt. i-It I?* Cardinal Financial Company. Limited Partnersh ip Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 2 3938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 i . » i « <>5 h ' ? 1 % A A t ‘K » 1525962 (03-21)(04-11) . w, '*e V >1 213998 1 ■Ac., u 9 Court Address; 206 W. Court. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 A A. ► I . *-• ’’ Uh* In the matter of Krystle Ranae Brinckman-Cox. 1 TO ALL PERSONS, including; whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: 1 » TAKE NOTICE: Krystle Ranae BrlnckmanCox has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 04/24/2024 at 2:15 t I p m. at Barry County Trial Court, 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Krystle Ranae Brinckman-Cox to Krystle Ranae Cox. k * *** 214563 \ V I 1 » t * < I ( J « & I Mb Vb 1 J �J I .1. 4 ••fc I, X 1 k A.. A> I T • K s * ■ 4s- b W • k - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 2024 — Page 11 i. Sg^RINGISHORTSyPRFVlFWq T K NN ♦ .L % « 9 -{ w b ■ \ I 4 * •k Much of SAC, including DK/Martin, has good “i ,\'v I a \ '' \ h N 'J ■5 Sports Editor I, X 4 fl The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity golf co-op has a solid group back and pretty good newcomers to push for scoring spots t it looks to move up m the Southwestern Athletic Conference this spring. The Panther team has been in the middle of *e pack '"the conference in recent seasons. This year the DK/Man,n squad has four of its five regional golfers back from a year ago, .^y 2ach Hale and Blake Lillibndge and sophomores Tyler Howland and Carter Brickley. A b I “n v.I * J i I 1 A v * 1 •* <► NWS! 4 iS; J • '-'A t.’* : *=* ' ’a . , « 'C, % < . . team’s top golfer at regionals a year ago - shooting a 92 at The Medalist in Marshall. That had him about seven stroke^ behind the last of the individual state qualifiers from i.uiii that mat MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tournament. The team also brings back senior Alyssa Smith and junior Claire Wesolowski. Delton Kellogg/Martin head coach Jim Hogoboom, in his fifth season leading the program, is happy to be adding six new play­ ers from Martin and about that same number from Delton Kellogg this spring. “We have a lineup capable of moving up in our division,” Hogoboom said. “It’s just a matter of getting kids to all click and play to their potentisl on the same night?^ Leading that group of newcomers is fresh­ man Grady Matteson. “So7f zL'h HaVe^wh^ So, If Zach Hale who played number one last year can fight for that spot along with Grady, that gives us a solid 1-2 punch at the top of the lineup. We have four or five other players who are all capable of shooting in the mid to low 4O’s which gives us a shot in many matches.” The group of youngsters in the program this season also includes sophomores Mitch­ ell Swift and Gabe Smoezynski. .A s < 3$ * 4 •w IiteihM ■ .''tkJ ’k (J •nV'S fe''. auj I r* ( I It5< i f **>C vv * • * r “^1 r >v' r 'S.-S; k**..,* I ! 1 golfers back h or Sale .w cabinet rocker recliner, and air conditioner. 269-953-2861. ty r linsiness Serriees WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill r is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. if fc.' bF . Sr 'i*. ,•> .j<4 ---------- ■ 1 b >I BUYING ALL J ‘ 21 r rfv•b. « fy &< u ^2 '<9. I. % A •1: * r bA JW y. Ka • I * c?: t 81 ♦ '■-S J, ilQ ■' iSi.' s 25? h'fl* -ix??™ t r* "7 u'Yrtaj "B/TaraafssbfBrtraff.lim Xxzc;'cui ■:» xrr: .i K 'wMjfSs Sj«5, Hogoboom said there are a lot of unknowns among the newcomers yet. He’s looking forward to seeing how everyone looks in competition after spring break. .................. ............ uunuu. ueiion The Panthers will host their annual Delton Kellogg Kent Enyart Invitational al Mullenhurst April 11. The DK/Martin team is right back at it the next day, April 12, facing Parch­ ment at Eastern Hills. The DK/Martin team gets a look at Schoolcraft at the Old Mill Golf Course April 15. Coach Hogoboom said he expects School­ craft to be trying to push Hackett Catholic Prep and Kalamazoo Christian at the top of rmeftriroernibWsuanR .1/6322'8* Date K^rt'wt} • jjx^c W' JgiC ;■ FofsciosJig (1 J!i Carifma Comfwiy, Lned PsTBrtA'wiare 5 f 1>B ThwssB " 9 9 staled ii 6»iy M r! -SS®- 1203 MIWGEINMIW) Of ■-r-'OSe — , W M rrfS ^CFPlPS^' fl^CROfW r* - r-' » J TS2 s&se: 9^ V *1* IICl ‘.Zi}- The Panthers were close to getting a few girls through to the MHSAA Lower Penin/ sula Division 3 Track and Field Finals a year ago. Another season of growth and experience 4 should get the Panthers back onto varsity 1 track’s biggest st^ge inThe state. Leading the' way back for tlie Delton Kel9r I I M* logg varsity girls’ track and field team this spring are a group of four girls who were regional medalists in 2023: seniors Summer Ritchie and Breanna Chandler, junior Josie Williams and sophomore Izabelle Gruber. That foursome placed third in its regional 4xI00-meter relay race and fifth in its regional . 4x400-meter relay race. The top two in each 4 \ regional event qualify for the state finals this 9 year. Chandler also had a third-place finish in t A the 300-meter low hurdles and Williams j^jaced third in the long jump at regionals. -J , Ritchie was a medalist in a pair of sprints at regionals, placing fifth in the lOO-meter dash and seventh in the 400-meter run. Summer Ritchie Williams was also the team’s Ione all-con­ ference athlete thanks to a runner-up long Ritchie had DK’s top performance at that jump finish at the Southwestern Athletic Con­ indoor opener at Grand Valley winning the ference Championship. She flew to a person­ 400-meter dash in I ;05.32. She was only fast­ al record of 15 feet 4.5 inches at the confer­ er than that on two occasions last spring. ence championship and got her 2024 off to a As a team, the Delton Kellogg girls were solid start with a leap of 13-7 at the GVSU 2-3 in SAC Central duals and placed 12th of Laker Challenge in Allendale March 22. 18 at the conference championship. 2)''^ton 832 iT6fl s» I ({ Brett Bremer -■rjX Tre • Sports Editor rtoirtf ^^ \ 9^9 9^ ?« •- - ft f t •* * ’'W I ■> ?!!’• 1 I I 1^ J k ’ y j A d 4 ' I n ) i f 4 f *< »* /t I1 • >' ‘Jf I i*- -r • 4' ‘4^ V * an intention, to make any such preference, (imitation or dtsgriminarir>n " Familial status inc(udes children under the age of I g living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing cu«ody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any ^vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readera are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in (his newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MMk ICUM f ? I the conference this spring. Hackett beat out Kalamazoo Christian by eight strokes at the SAC Championship Tournament a year ago, but the Cornels fin­ ished higher when the two met to close out the year at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Boys Golf Finals. Christian was fourth at the finals and Hackett eighth. Hackett had three sophomores and a fresh­ man on its state finals roster. K-Christian had two sophomores and a junior among its state finals five. The SAC also sent a Sau­ gatuck team without a senior in its top five to the D4 Finals a year ago. “Our team goal is to always improve on last year’s standings - especially regarding the conference,” fifth-year DK head coach Katie Ingle said. “We are looking forward to hopefully taking some athletes to the state meet this year.” Also back from last year’s squad in key roles are junior distance runner Kylie Main and sophomore thrower Violet Kokx. A trio of freshmen will really be pushing to work their way into the scoring group for the Panthers. The group includes Brynlee Bab­ bitt-Smith in the jumps and sprints, thrower Caitlyn Helms and Riley Perley also in the jumps, sprints and distance events. Overall, Ingle said she likes that her team has a little more depth in some events this season, but the distance events aren’t one of those spots. The DK girls had an early season meet in Hastings canceled before spring break. They are now slated to open the season against SAC Central foe Holland Black River in Delton April 10. The Panthers head to the Olivet Relays April 12. DK has two contests on the home sched­ ule this season also hosting SAC Central foe Gobles April 17. The Tigers are one of the favorites in the division this season and will do what they can to try and push Saugatuck, Constantine, Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Prep in the SAC as a whole. Delton ball coach likes team speed and pitching depth fr. 8”* RESOURCE FAIR SATUR­ DAY, April 20, 2024. Free to attend Lakewood Community Church. 10265 Brown Rd, Lake Odessa. Find Help: Meet Representatives from Local, State, and Federal Organiza­ tions. 616-755-1709 newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which colleciively make it illegal to advertise ‘'any preference, (imitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, mtus. national origin, age or martial status, or PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 214789 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (DIVISION AVENUE, HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUNSHINE DRIVE) TO: property owners OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE T^AKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a road h..H.vvv...v.n improvement paving and related improvements) on Division Avenue, Highland Drive and Sunshine Dnve in Prairieville " "" Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Township Board of Prairieville Township IS acting pursuant to petitions, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the loregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes all parcels with road frontage on Division Avenue, Highland Drive and/or Sunshine Drive and includes the following tax parcels: BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIALASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 1 ^-UYO-uZz-Uv 12-080.001-ns iQr TT-'070-008-00 12-080-001-46 12-070-003-00 r2-070-009-00 1T080-002-00 m)70-003-10 1'2-070-010-00 n-080-003-00 12-070-004-00 17-'070-011-00 r2-080-003-I0 TT070-004-10 r2-070-012-00 12-080-001-06 12-070-005-00 TT070-020-00 12:080-001-07 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $107,732.31, including administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and cost estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. ” g gO’M y: Coininiinity Notice All real estate advertising in this 5^-z . Zac Hale Sports Editor ’r>.«•) JOIN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competi­ tive Wages, Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or stop in 8-5 M-F. 8637 Portland Rd, Clarksville, MI 48815. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: 9 Brett Bremer « V- HARD­ WOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Cail for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. In­ sured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging (269)818-7793. • DK girls working to break through to D3 State Finals **2£**«««t. ' •Wiw '*• Help y\ anted FREE MICROWAVE AND 4. I I I ri CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Brett Bremer "i r Banner CLASSIFIEDS r I A is k AH the reports Brian Risner received about the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team he was taking over in the offseason weren’t pos­ itive, but as spring breaks he’s pretty pleased with what he has experienced so far. “The level of commitment has been unbe­ lievable,” Risner said “We have had 30 kids try out for the JV and the varsity teams, and those are numbers we are not used to having. I feel the program is on an upswing, and I feel a lot of that has to do with the little league level too where there are over 200.” The Delton Kellogg team was 11-21 a year ago, which was a good step up from the pre­ vious couple seasons and coach Risner expects things to just keep getting better. “These guys are going to be disciplined, well prepared, we are going to be aggressive and they are going to be allowed to make mistakes because that is where they’re going to learn the most from the game,” Risner said. “I think we will compete hard and we will be a very respectful unit.” Some of the top competitors back for the Panthers include senior catcher Riley Bardo and senior first baseman Cole Lane, who will be a key part in the middle of the line-up throughout the season. Juniors Tristin Boze and Elliott Rogers expect to hold down the left side of the infield, with Boze at short and Rogers at third when they aren’t pitching. Junior Dylan Fichtner returns to likely see time at second base and in the outfield. Junior Gauge Stampfier will man center field. Coach Risner said he is a speedster that could likely steal 30 bases this spring. V •X s 4 d. ’p r 11® b t1 4 4;' r* r. >• 'r< • ••.I I J Riley Bardo Few newcomers will have a bigger impact than senior Chad Stopher. Coach Risner said Stopher will be a front-line pitcher and cleanup hitter in his first season in the Panther program. His mate at the other end of the battery to ^tart the season will be freshman Tucker Tack, who is opening the season as the starting backstop. Coach Risner said he has shown that he could really play any position though including pitcher. “(0“’’ pitching and our base-running is really, really good,” Risner said. “We are going to be fast. We should steal a lot of bases. Pitching wise. I’ve got nine kids that can adequately be on the mound.” Putting together the defensive fundamen­ tals is the toughest thing so far. There hasn’t been a lot of time outside on the field yet, and Risner said he is looking forward to his guys growing their depth of knowledge of the game as time goes on. Risner has coached in the East Kentwood High School program and led some travel ball squads since graduating from high school in 1991 as a two-lime all-conference short­ stop and pitcher. The DK team will be on the road at Lawton Tuesday, April 9, and then play its home opener in the Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Central Division against Black River April 11. The Panthers are 0-1 on the season so far. They got in a ballgame at Plainwell last Mon­ day, March 25. The Trojans took a 9-4 win. Delton Kellogg was within 5-4 after a tworun top of the fifth, but the Trojans struck for four more runs in the home half of the sixth to pul the game away. Plainwell led 5-2 to start the fifth inning, Keegan Hill and Stampfier had back-to-back walks for the Panthers, and then advanced on a double steal. Boze drove in Hill from third to cut the Trojan lead to 5-3. A two-out dou­ ble ripped down the left field line by Rogers plated Stampfier to get DK within one. Stopher flew out to end the inning though, Stopher was the day’s starter for DK, allow­ ing one earned run and striking out two in 2 1/3 innings. After that conference opener against Black River, the Panthers will head to Hastings for the annual Barry County Invitational Saturday, April 13. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make an assessment per owner each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $1417.53 per year (total amount $5670.12). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, lOl 15 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, on April 17,2024 at 6:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed wi± the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total frontage on the road, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total frontage on the road proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 �F 1 Pag© 12 — Thursday. April 4, 2024 — The Hastings Banner w f A s' k SPRINGISPO R T S P H EV IE WS a _ t A I r r r t. i K? I r 1 i^PTi r I New look DK squad should still chase titles Brett Bremer Sports Editor Don't expect to know who will be where on the diamond throughout the month of April for the Delton Kellogg varsity softball team. Panther head coach Jesse Lyons certainly doesn’t expect to see the same line-up card twice in a day as he spends the early portion of the season shifting everyone around to see who fits best where and what combination will give the Panthers the best possible chance at a long postseason run. z J J r > > *?• ♦ *** Lt, .4 « A .T r* K - I is V i “"x ! r r. ► 1 X f e >• * .J 1 <, I ? » t aA I ♦ J* '. r Alli Brandii . “Y Alli Brandii also was a regular starter for the Panthers a year ago. She’ll see more time at third base this spring while also handling some catching duties too in her fourth varsi­ ty season. Coach Lyons is happy to have her as one of four gils who can jump in at catch­ •T*t ri’? •Ji'-— • /. ■X. t V. ’ J** I T w T ■; R < 4 i r ► no Boat & RV ! i » Heating & Coolins Q: Why don’t all Credit Unions or f Banks offer Boat and RV Loans? I 5^ mitigate as much risk as possible, credit I unions especially. They lend on what they I understand and whafs easy to secure. 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Y BC Veterinary Service 9 (269) 378-852 bcveterinaryservice@Rmail.com > <» - .11 .1' * " i least one experienced player in each level of the field with junior defender Teagan Hamlin and senior niidfielder/forward Avery Barker back to lead the way. “We have a large number of new and very inexperienced players so it will take a good part of the season to get them up to speed to play at the varsity level,” Mabie said. Claire Baker is a freshman forward who will likely take less time than most to adj ust to the varsity game for DK. Our numbers’ are up over the last few years but overall, our experience level is down 1 anticipate we will stniggic at the beginning of the season, but will improve towards the end,” Mabie said. With that, he expects his team to have a season that could look similar to last season s 7-9-1 overall mark. The faster every­ one gets up to speed the better chance the team will have ot getting over that 500 mark. Hastings knocked off the DK girls in the western Athletic Conference Valley DiviSion opener for the DK girls. Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Cathohe Prep are the usual 1 , • suspects to finish at the top ot the SAC Valley standings. 1 s I I I r season opener March 25, in Hastings. The Delton Kellogg girls return to action at Coloma April 10 and then will visit Penntield April 12. The first home *r-. .MV lUMiiomegameonthe schedule tor the DK girls will come against Parchment April 15. That is also the South­ 3185 W. Quimby Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Ml I • f a person acts. Many people associate poison ivy with "leaves of three, let it bel but that is not always the case. 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The newcomers include a few seniors looking to return to the sport like catcher/ outfielder Macie Pape and infielder/outfielder Kyleigh Hamlin. The varsity group will also include juniors Emma Jeanette and Jailin Lyons, sophomore , ' Izzie Wendland, and freshmen Madison Gruber, Laana Hooker and Olivia Post. “We’ll have six seniors this year,” coach Lyons said. “We had a couple more seniors come out that didn’t play last year. A few ■ played freshmen and sophomore year.” I’m excited,” coach Lyons added. “The good part about it is the most of these girls are athletic enough that they can switch from infield to outfield. He expects most of his girls to be able to put the bat on the ball. “Right now, swings look really good,” coach Lyons said. “We have really good ■ Centerfield gap hitters - line drives. As of right now, I don’t believe we’re going to get the home run totals that we had last' « year. I think we were at 36 or close to 40 home runs as a team. I don’t think we’ll hit that number, just because we have a lot of ' < line drive hitters. I can imagine weTI have a few of them go over the fence, but I don't think we’ll see the power hitters we saw last year.” Things will start to shake out as the Pan­ thers open the season at Lawton Tuesday, April 9. DK follows that up by heading to Hastings, April 13, for the Saxons’ annual Barry County Invitational. DK will be home for the first time when it opens the season with a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division doubleheader against Mar­ tin April 16. The Panthers’ big showdown with Gobles in the SAC Central will be at Gobles May 7. “If 11 be fun,” coach Lyons. “We’ll get after it. It s really a good fun group to work with. They like to compete, which makes it nice to get into practice and keep It going. , < Ab I n A: Lenders attempt to L ’K Another common question from customers. It’s really where you are comfortable, and everyone is different. > Not only does the air temperature JASON effect our comfort level, but humidity is “The Professor also a big factor. In the summertime we feel more comfortable in a cool, dry environment, our central air conditioners are exactly that, a cooling dehumidifier. In the winter months our furnaces give us heat, but also dry our air out. By installing a wholse house humidifier we ^an add humidity to our home and feel more comfortable at loiyer temperatures. Another common idea is turning our thermostats down at night or when we leave for work to save money. We find that this does not save money, in fact, sometimes just the opposite. New higher efficient furnaces have the ability to keep our homes within 1/2 a degree of where we set the thermostat. When we set the thermostat more than five degrees, we cool down not only the air temperature, but our floors, our furniture, everything in our home. When, the thermostat is set back to where we are comfortable, we are not only heating the air but also everything in our home. Longer furnace operating time means using more gas or oil. The, higher the furnace’s efficiency, the more issues we have found by setting the thermostat down with long recovery times. Have more questions? Contact Welton’s to schedule a preventative maintenance on your furnace and or central air conditioner and our skilled technicians can answer your questions! > -i \ A: I II I I. r MELISSA WOLLET ' b r < I 7 insurance ri Q: What temperature should I set my thermostat to? I I li I I •• % ? > L t. r 4 ;/• I . I 4 r «« i -'- Ok s « - 51 » X- < •’K - < Air IP ♦ •• *< J I r d uMoete-' ] girls to be pushing for a SAC Central title and a district championship, at least, once again. He thinks if anybody is going to push the Panthers in the SAC Central this season it’ll be the Gobles girls who have a couple talented pitchers back in the middle of what was a young core a year ago. Delton Kellogg has one of its two regular pitchers back from a year ago too - senior Lizzy Stonebumer who split time a year ago in the circle. She’ll share time throughout the spring with juniors Lillie Steele and Paige Davis. •■l of'■ * 4 r With seven full-time starters to replace, there is a lot to learn. The Delton Kellogg varsity softball team was 28-11 a year ago and won an MHSAA Division 3 District Champion­ ship after a regular season that saw it roll to a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division title as well as multiple tournament championship performances along the way. While the roster will look quite a bit dif­ ferent, coach Lyons said the expected out­ come isn’t much different. He expects his A' f < � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-04-11.pdf bc613a51973e1a737b642038d2c80e13 PDF Text Text r I WA Hastings streetscape project chugs along on schedule K. Jigsaw puzzlers compete at Hastings Public Library * Hastings Saxons spring sports previews r ♦ * See story on page 3 ' / See story, on page 8 f See stories on pages 9-11 . Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since ... I'l"ll''"’'•llllllllll. If ’"'""'77............... LOT**C 005 C005 Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings MI 49058-1134 K **•*•*«»*•« * aaa* I Bggg&r azzig* p VOLUME 170. No. 15 Thursday, April 11,2024 PRICE $1.50 _ EYES TO THE SKY: Barry County takes in solar eclipse Jayson Bussa Editor If Monday’s solar eclipse was a rock con' cert, the ticket to get in was a pair of eclipse glasses. jEMj And it was a hot ticket. Residents around Barry County scrambled to get their hands on these flimsy, paper IB. , glasses that are specially designed toVifter out the harmful radiation from the sun to protect a person’s eyes while he or she \ observed the eclipse ■ ! L Hastings-based ophthalmologist Creekside r sH ^ ' Vision had been carding and advertising a - < ■ 4 stock of eclipse glaSStes in the weeks leading up to the solar eclipse, which took place on Monday. The business sold out of the glasses and received a new Shipment of them at 8 a.m. on the day of thfc eclipse. They sold out . once against just 20rtinutes later. " ■ Area libraries r^ jinto the same issue — they ran out of glds^ to give to local fami ­ A lies due to popular demand. This included the Hastings Public Library, which held a special Hastings wear their eclipse glasses and observe the event for those who wanted to take in this solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. (Photo provided) rare, natural phenomenon. v We had people waiting outside when we opened at 9 a.m.,” said Barbara Haywood, director of marketing and adult programming with the library. The Hastings Public Library received a grant to fund this event, which included a live viewing of the eclipse from its upstairs deck while, in the community room, it played a livestream by NASA, which fol­ lowed the eclipse throughout various loca­ tions in the world. In total, the library received 1,000 glasses, giving away 200 at educational events leading up to Monday and then unloaded 800 glasses before 10:45 a.m. on the day of the eclipse. The library had a small stock of glasses avail­ able to share for its viewing event. The mad dash for glasses underscored how popular of an event this solar eclipse was, and a relatively rare one at that. Solar eclipses, where the moon temporari­ ly moves in the path of the sun and blocks it out, happen every one to three years, but they II I 5 1 ■P3 t M ( ' *. Ji .*1 * - 1 «I 'f t JN J' k 3*J1 1 .■ f f Z V hi t I* * • f 1 1 • u * I r » r 'M . 4 See SOLAR ECLIPSE, page 2 u 4 ► . I ^7 w*1 A J «r b w • > 11 ■ •» • I RI I 1 X z A I •l b ■ *"■ * • \ J a Hal Molkoek of Hastings stands on the second-story patio at the Hastings Public Library to observe the solar eclipse during a special viewing event on Monday. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) I' 4 I .f I / / I t i i I Goebel steps back, Hastings appoints Tim Berlin interim superintendent as search continues Hunter McLaren S^tiff Writer Hastings Assistant Superintendent of Operations Tim Berlin will manage the dis­ trict’s affairs while the search continues for its next top administrator. Berlin will be acting as the Hastings Area School System’s interim superintendent in addition to his other duties until a full-time superintendent is selected. In an email sent to staff Monday, current superintendent Matt Goebel announced he would be step­ ping back from his role to prioritize his health and family. Goebel is still employed by the district but will be out on accrued sick leave for the remainder of the school year, Berlin confirmed. Set to retire from his own role as assistant superintendent of operations in late July, Berlin will be working to transition the new staff members into both positions. Board members seek to hire a new superintendent no later than July 1 and have hired Amy Singleton to fill the assistant superintendent position. Singleton previously served as finance manager for Lakeview School Dis­ trict in Battle Creek and is set to start at Hastings in June. I’ll be working through the end of July. I hope to work with that new person to get them situated,” Berlin said. “They’re com­ ing on in early June.” r ■■ T •Tr Sbv9 — ( 4 rl ■l (• V .■ I .--h. /■ L •l I • • “?ri 1 4 «< £ ♦ *1 7^*^ - 'XT PSCQ J • J > 5> ir • «* I r f V » t J i 4 ■< * ► > w Tai J • J -* «*■ s » r- r: •• . * •l . I y;. * r ‘ ♦ J 4 -<M3 I .V. i'T ar. V • V. r. . « pV f * A 1 i___ u.*. • • . u. •4 f ’ - k X *17. . I 1 4 I c ’i nk > vf S-*hl • 1 <1 *■ I • * L \ ’ »• 4 I <A* ’ I, 4: « I J b 6^ f I I F .y ♦r ' I _4 •J I* I t 1 ■ I f r k ) 1 A «C i a ’J t •«| r b « I . X X "JI r • I •V t t r“’ i I •> * I » .A cSC r •!. A J *1 4 r - f •f •l A % *1* -J* I 'a ■T-'-sr^ f': jp 4 J’ c >• »• - J » I 1 L< Hastings Assistant Superintendent Tim Berlin will be taking over as the district’s interim superintendent until board members choose the district's: next superinten­ dent. (File photo) Hastings school board members began reviewing superintendent candidates Mon­ day night, narrowing the search to five applicants. Public interviews of the appli- cants are scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 15 and the same time Friday, April 19 in the Hastings Middle School commons. Hastings narrows superintendent search to five candidates, interviews to begin next week with the board. The five candidates are Beth Stevens, assistant superintendent at Hastings; Jaym Abraham, a principal at Caledonia Public School District; Nick Damico, principal at Delton Kellogg School District; Carol Daw­ son, a principal at Grant Public School District; and Raphael Rittenhouse, most n 4 I I I dfe\J UT9 Hunter McLaren Staff Harder The Hastings Area School System’s board will be interviewing five superinten­ dent candidates starting next week. Board members convened Monday night to review 19 applications submitted to the district before settling on the final five. To protect applicants* confidentiality, applica­ tions were assigned numbers instead of names and viewed by board members in a closed session. Board members then returned to an open session to discuss the candidates. Once the board had settled on its top five applicants, Michigan Leadership Institute consultant Peter Haines extended an offer to the candidates and shared their information ■S*! “The (school board) really have choices. They have people who have done the role at the central office, and people who are ready for the role.” -^Peter Haines, Consultant, Michigan Leadership Institute recently superintendent at Gull Lake Community Schools. Haines said he was surprised at how quickly the board was able to come to a consensus. Although they weren’t allowed to discuss the applications with each other in the closed session, many of them had the same candidates in mind during the open discussion. “That’s a really good sign,” Haines said. That tells me that they’re looking for the same things, and they saw the same things in the applicants they chose.” The five candidates chosen by the board offer a range of professional experience > while coming from similar communities and showing an interest in being involved in the district, Haines said. “They really have choices,” he said. They have people who have done the role at the central office, and people who are ready for the role.” First-round interviews for the candidates start next week, with the public encouraged to attend. Candidates will be interviewed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 15 and Friday, April 19 in the Hastings Middle School commons. The interviews will be live-streamed to the Hastings Area School System Facebook page. Jessica Norton of Vermontville competes in a dog sled race. Norton is ranked first in the four-dog rig division by the International Sled Dog Racing Association, and she is helping to bring a race to her home property this weekend. (Photos provided) J Vermontville woman brings sport she loves to her community Jayson Bussa Editor When Jessica Norton takes her dogs for a walk, it’s not typically the leisurely walk that many dog owners are accustomed to. In fact, her pack of Eurohounds usually pulls her around her sprawling property as she stands on top of a sled with wheels. Welcome to the sport of sled dog racing, a sport that Norton, a Vermontville resident, is sitting on top of internationally. Many people might already know about sled dog racing - mushing as it is also known as - in the context of racing on snow. Races like the Iditarod in Alaska are completed on the snow. But, this sport is also completed on dry land, and it is coming to Vermontville for an inaugural event this weekend. Norton is not only currently the top racer in her division in the world but she’s also an ambassador for the sport. Along with husband Matt Norton, her partner and next-door neighbor Samantha Waweimia, and Waweimia’s son, Sawyer, the foursome comprises the H&H Racing Team. In fact, it was Waweimia who got Norton into the sport. Both Norton and Waweimia are long-time friends, going back to their days together at Maple Valley. “(Waweimia) had gotten into it through some friend and then just one day, we were walking our dogs and she kind of mentioned it to me and she got me set up with one of her dogs and the rest is really history,” Norton said. “I was kind of hooked. It’s quite the adrenaline rush. 1 started with just two dogs of hers and it’s grown from there. Now, Norton owms Eurohounds, which are a mix between the classic sled dog Alaskan Husky and German Shorthair Pointer. Euro­ hounds are also natural and effective sled dogs. The sport includes a variety of divisions. A competitor can be pulled by as few as one dog or as many as 10 dogs. Their sled can also vary, from a bicycle to a larger rig. In canicross, an adjacent sport, a competitor is pulled by a dog while they’re on foot, mesh­ ing together cross country running and dog sledding. Norton’s division of choice is the four-dog rig division, where she sits atop the standings of the International Sled Dog Racing Associ­ ation. Competitors accumulate points throughout the season, which runs from fall through spring. See SPORT, page 3 f A �* County election races start to form as filing deadline looms p.0. 2 _ Tfuwi.y. Aprt 11.2024 - Th. H..tino» Banner >» ';MEV«S BRIEFS Free CPR, AED training taking place April 28 Residents have an opportunity to leani CPR and how to use an AED at a free workshop being held later this month. Red Cross (ARC) instructor, will teach the 90-minute trainKim Domke. an American 6r.ce Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St. in Hastings, on Sunday, April 28 ing scMion a( win IXh attendees how to care for conscious and unconscious choking vic- AED. Domke will also provide practice lims how to perform CPR and how to use an time on the infant, child and adult CPR dummies. ...... ... .Hm I am excited to teach this program using an adult mannequin with red LED lights that illuminate from the chest to the forehead,” said Domke. “Big Red provides instant feedback for learners and increases both the confidence and willingness of a responder to provide care in an emergency situation. "Participants sec that the purpose of CPR is to circulate oxygen-rich blood to the patient's brain at a consistent rate. Many people arc visual learners, so seeing the red lines move up from the torso to the forehead is a very powerful reinforcement that they are » » perfonning compressions properly,” he continued. Though the free class is not a full course, participants can contact Domke if they desire achieve ARC certification. Those interested in the class can register by contacting to uDomke at 269-908-0024 or via email al kdomkeO8@gmail.com Business & Community Expo offers education on protecting the environment Attendees of the Barry County Business & Community Expo can learn more about how to better serve our planet on Saturday, April 13. The event, which also shines a spotlight on local businesses, will also offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, recycling and how to make a differ­ ence in the community. The Barry County Earth Day Alliance will be present at this year’s expo, to be held at Hastings High School. 520 W. South St., from 10 a.m. to I p.m. This year’s focus from the club will be on the “Five Rs.” Many folks are familiar with the “Three Rs” of recycling: Reduce, reuse and recycle. Earth Day Alliance members say these just don’t cut it anymore. The Five Rs include: Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot (compost). Attendees arc invited to bring in their used tennis shoes for recycling. Each family bringing a shoe donation will be entered to win a Culver’s gift card. They can also bring can and bottle returns for One Dime at a Time. Don’t know what to do with those old pizza boxes? Expo attendees can learn more about Hastings Area Schools’ pizza box recycling program. Representatives from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Hastings Food Forest will also be present at the expo, teaching attendees about vermicomposting with worms. Barry County Recycles will be on hand to answer recycling questions, along with Delton’s The Shack, a clothing outreach. Also being featured at the expo will be 11 electric vehicles courtesy of the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association. EVs from Rivian, Tesla, BMW, Cadillac, Prius and Bolt will be on display with owners nearby to answer any questions about the EV-owning y” Jr 1* .Jayson Bu-ssa Editor Anyone aspiring to run for state, county or township office still has time to do so as the April 23 deadline looms. As time inches closer to the deadline, a total of 15 candidates have filed to run for county offices this year. All 15 candidates are Republicans and could be the next crop of county leadership. With just under two weeks left to file, the following is a rundown of those who have thrown their hats in the ring. BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF: The race for Barry County Sheri FT is arguably the most compelling. It’s by far the most crowded race. Current SherifT Dar Leaf is up for re-elec­ tion after a term that was fraught with conflict between himself and state officials over poten­ tial voter fraud. Leaf has continued his mission of investigating and reporting what he believes to be widespread voter fraud throughout the country. The effort has drawn praise from his supporters and also complaints from residents who feel that his dogged pursuit has been a waste of county taxpayer dollars. Records show that Leaf has not filed to run yet, but he announced at a recent meeting of the Barry County GOP that he would seek re-election. If he does. Leaf will face off against two members of his department in Richelle Spen­ cer and Mark Noteboom. The latter has become a fairly recognizable name as Note­ boom served as Leafs lead detective in his voter fraud investigation. Noteboom appeared in front of the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week to introduce himself and announce his campaign. “I’m here to announce that I’m running for sheriff,” Noteboom said at the meeting. “I have the utmost respect for Sheriff Leaf. One of the 4 4 ■ r-: r ■ J •H' w a-: I** The Barry County Board of Commissioners listens on as Dispatch Director Stephanie Lehman speaks during a me 9 county board faces a potential shake-up with the upcoming • ) P I.? Jon Gallagher (District 4), former state representative candidate Phillip Joseph (Dis­ trict 6) and David Laansma (District 2) have reasons I’m doing this - a little bit about myself - ever since 1 was in school, I always wanted to do this. This isn’t something where I didn't like what someone was doing so I’m going to run.’ Rounding out the crowded field for sheriff, Rutland Township resident Joel Ibbotson has filed to run. Ibbotson does not have formal law enforcement experience. He is a found­ ing member of a grassroots watchdog organi­ zation called the Government Accountability Forum, which engages in a variety of activi­ ties to promote transparency and, as the name suggests, accountability within government. 7J J » J w ♦- also filed to run. w OTHER OFFICES: Jim Dull has filed to r if' *» i - / ■ run for drain commissioner once again and is not facing opposition at this point. Yuliya Gal­ lagher has filed to run for county treasurer as long-time treasurer Susan VandeCar winds down her career in the position. County prose­ cutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt is aiming to retain her position and currently faces no challengers. Also, Cindy White, who was appointed as county clerk late last year upon the retire­ ment of Pam Palmer, has opted not to seek election. This leaves the office up for grabs and current deputy clerk Sarah VanDenburg has filed to run for the seat. Emily Reed has also filed to run for regis­ ter of deeds. She is currently the chief deputy in that office under the current register of deeds Barb Hurless. BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS­ SIONERS: The commissioners who are voted on to the eight-person board this time around will be seated there for the next four years, which is a change from the current two-year terms. Incumbents currently filed to run include Mike Callton (District 5), Chairman Dave Jackson (District 3), Jon Smelker (District 4) and Bob Teunessen (District 1). 4 •t udfea^ jik, (X)f’ II • 'I * -c ’-fl ■ A ’ I’T ri’ 3t 4> rrH 9 • '-* V fl *■ tf GrtJi® 1 Mw I«3i® 1; - (‘IT*’ 9 t*i lU*- T. !?1 s- 3: 13^' igp^ Pipe bomb found during Prairieville traffic stop: Bomb squad responds 'i ^3* \ I * experience. I Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct inter­ views for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should visit the Woodland Aerie #3782, 125_ North Main St. in Woodland, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organiza­ tion that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. stoney Point Women's Club meeting today The Stoney Point Women’s Club will meet today, Thursday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Nelma Selby’s home. Roll call with the Three P’s will be taken. The group will discuss where they will go to lunch with their spouses on May 9. This will be the last gathering for the group until after summer. The club will meet again in September. Club members are asked to remember to bring donations for the group’s project. Attendees are also asked to bring any Secret Pal cards if needed. A traffic stop in Prairieville Township turned into much more on Tuesday evening. Michigan State Police’s Fifth District announced that a traffic stop on M-43 near Hick­ ory Road by Hickory Comers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday led to the anest of two male occupants of the vehicle, both 6f which were from Delton. The men were afrested for outstanding warrants and also for felony firearms posses­ sion and possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine. As troopers searched the vehicle, they found what they believed to be an explosive device, characterized as either a pipe or cannon bomb. The road was briefly closed to the public while the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad was called to safely remove and disable the device. Prairieville Township Police Department, the Barry County SherifTs Office, Hickory Comers Fire Department and Life Care Ambulance also assisted MSP in the effort. Names of the two men taken into custody have not been released pending arraignment. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office was unable to provide that information at the time of publication. !iI D r X- ■ ire^ ‘ r ' Bt-l) £r92e=> 'I.:*'' iBErS*^ -X— * MB * rib * :xeii * ■ • 4 I * 11*^ Is I....4^ I 5 * s»- JAflM 3|g aHi&CiS39£ VMM f ’z * J ietaiiasoan SC£M:x I <flK » w TKknrai a. 4 1 t * <4 ffXQe I “51 1 J? I^ J J •'3 f iW. J V* k TW X '4 4 I "J. •: £ I _ « d -*saesoB«j. A \ J «IB«,»«5 A I I 1 v** * < *4 < -L't. * <** .4 » - £8% K t .7^ * ‘ .4* This explosive device, classified as a pipe or cannon bomb, was found by Michigan State Police during a traffic stop in Prairieville Township on Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police) >> 5* r A*. ’S .*1 > 11 *<1 kr I . > ‘’Jai,-. a it eai 1'1'^ SOLAR ECLIPSE, continued from page 1 ■■ I it * 1111 I H ** < can’t always be seen in the United States, let alone in West Michigan. The United States last saw a solar eclipse in 2017. However, this year was even more special for some parts of the country, as a portion of the United States was in the path of a total I si I I —z^*" « J «a it*, w . .w -S e J ifi*' 0fi': 1 1 •l *1^I. r Hastings Public Library, attendees could watch a livestream from NASA, which followed the eclipse as is moved throughout different ♦h a:, 15, rnoveo inrougnout different portions of the world In this photo, a total eclipse is achieved in Mazatlan. Mexico. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING TrNlininl, New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 rln Ginri *1^ ■s* 44* . .4 k** z-’ai ■/*. •> J? MS34Ur< ■ f: I' J.' 1, R* •J -* David Case wr rr I iccnse //SI 10376 \ IimiiclI solar eclipse, where the moon completely blocks out the sun for a brief period of dark­ ness. Barry County did not experience the total solar eclipse, but still saw the moon block out 94 percent of the sun. This phenomenon could only be detected by looking at the sun through the aforemen­ tioned glasses. Without them, it simply looked like a hazy day as the small portion of the sun that wasn’t blocked by the moon still shined brightly. That didn’t stop crowds from going to places like HPL and the Putnam District Library in Nashville to view it. At Putnam, director Krista Vincent said that the library made work of handing out 350 glasses over the week, accepting volun­ tary donations in exchange. The library held 20 for their event, where a small crowd gathered on the lawn to check out the eclipse. Jerry Kent and his mother Bev Kay sat up on a hill in nearby Putnam Park, making the trip in from Battle Creek where there was some cloud cover. “The last time I saw an eclipse in this town 1 was in sixth grade (at Maple Valley). It was 1979,” Kent said. Still, some locals wanted to seize the oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to see a full eclipse, especially since the path was not far from Michigan. 9KE RaiHtWPiCtEttBlllta Sii=^SiB«tCtS Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Ptumber V • 4 *<,1^ iff* V/l Overthetopclearing@ginail.com 1 < k I. A » I V I .* 5 l"MlW 5 1 1 *1 A •Xi 5’"^^'*’’H , i J is i I I I 1 JL eJi s ( t; I . n V % • • V? ,c c 1 *> Ui T W I f I r W *r a V •'V 9 I X' I 1 ar .* ** ‘' J ia * trf PV * I < ♦ ’TT •• Solar eclipse observers sit on the lawn of the Putnam District Library in Nashville to take in the event. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Marty VanHouten of Hastings made a trip with his brother, Samm, to the small town of Celina, Ohio, where they scouted out a spot at a lakeside park to take it in. The park filled up with fellow onlookers. “We just went down there and we were bee-bopping around trying to figure out how to get closer to the main path (for totality),” said VanHouten. VanHouten said that his brother had been talking about taking the trip for several months after buzz began to build about the total solar eclipse. Another total solar eclipse will not be viewable in the United States until 2044, so the brothers figured that it was either now or probably never. “I thought it sounded cool and didn’t put much thought into it,” VanHouten said. “We decided to hop in the car and make the drive down and see if we could find a place.” WE ARE our OF SOLAR r* b 1’1 I I t < 4 to .4 •* 1 W• f fairs to HEP r i f I- V f . I f b A. -I. '*1 u* 4.- ’J .•t 1 •^4 * 1 ■t In the hours leading up to the eclipse, solar eclipse glasses were incredibly hard to come by. Libraries that were ini­ tially stocked up on them had run out. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) 1 I f 4 4 nksSkx w X �?* >> I “•S a Developers of major project in Middleville seek tax incentives F » (: I Mt ita ‘It, ■M j ' Greg Chandler I X * 7^ . anv, I A, A S«1>X 3r. >• 3 e ;M » « Al. <*<&< I H *1 - 'H' J ■4 /•JCn, 4* < > b.-:; 5’ r» M 9 s. r bl* A r r'- "'T’j *'T J r->^ - Wi > <*a i r - ' * a4p r« .'■-1 4> «k ft t »> i H ?! U I ■ at] sr , ? i 4i. S:- a 1 ft » “On this site in particular, there’s some infrastructure needs - an abandoned gas line that Nate has to buy, and a lift station that he has to put in (to handle sewage from the site),” said Marcus Ringnalda, a consultant who has been working with Heyboer on the project. Ringnalda said that the apartments are meant to address what he calls “the missing middle” — workforce housing targeted toward people whose incomes are between 80 and 120 percent of the community’s median income. :l . / » ^Ettaei lb ? ■' J ■1 ‘ .1 4^1 • I u l’ B-* ; ;■) ■ »t.* I * I i 1 I i 1 J . ’ F'.Zi •'f. 4 V t 1 •>S’^ ' Bittsr < V* ■ } » s ♦ J » I, 5 :«A' < •l r J t. I A 4 I / nwsic *.4 rsM 1 ^1' 1 I I f ■ AK« j -.1 ■Eftrc vr a .•b I *4 U'A f I u ti. e* < T ♦< •» > I I ’ < I 1 f c? r ’“i— ,‘ I 1 I LFju * / *•> * * I ■“ »‘*-**V *3- . V* .*< t e JOBfi. 1. w 1 f tan* ir ft li . , . I I ! < 1 '!l kxirbE I ♦J •* **>« ^5*25 •- ■ -5 I rx:2r r X :r.-. •'-at . I tai M< W « i •» Tn ■ f* X -=-rt '■ isf A‘ <1 ^.Tr ’ r, I II 4 .r— B ___ _ 10 I X ■* 7U F7*W ’‘*a I V.- -r-^1 I "-*117 I Developers of the Flats at Mid-Villa project are seeking to collect $4.5 million in tax increment financing to help make apartments there more affordable to tenants. iixw» I .•VtataF =503.* *> ’ * ir H s rTT \ $ » •j “You need to have at jeast a $50,000 a year income to even qualify to live here,” Heyboer said. “That’s going to be your husband and wife - one has a fullytime job at Bradford White (Corporation) on .the line, the other works part-time at a coffee shop. This is your stepping stone. This is your way to stay in the village. This is where you want to plant roots. The apartment portion of the project will consist of 120 two-bedroom units and 24 one-bedroom units. If the tax-increment financing was approved,^ rents for the units would range from $1,225 a month for one bedroom to $1,475 for two bedrooms. That would be about $200 a month less than with­ out the TIF, Ringnalda ^aid. The Village Councili in May of last year approved rezoning the property as a planned unit development. The site was previously home to the Middle Villa ^nn, which was built in 1962 and owned by t^^ Wiersum family for 45 ye^s. It consisted,of a I 6-lane bowling alley, miniature golf cou^e» .banquet rooms, restaurant and later, a microbrewery. The inn closed in May 2014 when owners Steve and Sue Wiersun^ could not find a buyer to take it over. It was demolished the following year and the property has been vacant ever since. Village leaders have been contacted by Dutch Developers about the tax-increment financing proposal. Village President Mike Cramer expressed excitement about the proj­ ect at Tuesday’s Village Council meeting. “We are in desperate need of the housing you’re providing for us,”; Cramer said. Heyboer and Ringnaldp were in attendance at the Village Council meeting as well as a joint meeting of the council and DDA board earlier on Tuesday, but did not speak at either meeting. They are expected to present their request to the DDA board next Tuesday. Hastings streetscape project moving on scheduie, set to be compieted this summer k At * I I / Hunter McLaren . A Staff Writer The streetscape project transforming the Hastings downtown corridor is nearing its final stretch. ir City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale met with teams involved in the project Wednesday morning and said it is moving on time to 1li reach its targeted June 30 completion date. T !| .VJ Crews worked this week planting trees and imMVi <^ S9S continuing demolition work. Sidewalk demo­ lition this week was focused on the south side . ... . ■•^•. • ■ of West State Street near the Barry County o Courthouse, between South Broadway Ave­ » fcN nue and South Church Street. Crews were r i. issS^ Cb. — pouring concrete on Wednesday, and work on iHE the block is expected to be complete before the Barry-Roubaix bike race brings thou­ V F sands of cyclists to Hastings on April 20. 9^ fist. “There’s a lot of people for Barry-Roubaix and they’ll be using that block, so we wanted that as complete as possible,” Moyer-Cale said. Demolition work will start on the block of " r?! South Church Street and South Jefferson Street on Friday. Masonry work is set to Construction crews continued work on the State Street sidewalk near the Barry begin April 22, with crews cleaning, repair­ County Courthouse on Tuesday. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) ing and building new walls throughout the downtown corridor. This phase will also see process is yet to come, with mid-block pedes­ vidc more opportunity for pedestrians to cross the installation of a public fireplace plaza to trian crosswalks to be installed in June. West State Street. Crews began work on the be located at the West State Street and North south side of State Street? last spring, recently “The last thing they’re going to do is the Church Street intersection. An irrigation sys­ crosswalks,” she said. “That will probably be starting work on the north sidewalk after put­ tem to water perennial flower beds through­ the most disruptive, because they’ll have to ting the project on hold for the winter. out the corridor will be worked on as crews close whole sections of the road in order to do City officials have said the project is part continue working their way down the block, of a placemaking initiative that aims to make that, and that (concrete) takes some time to with flowers being planted later this spring the city’s downtown corridor more attractive cure as well.” after the system is fully installed and tested. to potential residents and businesses. The Once complete, the $3.^ million project Construction and demolition work will streetscape project is one of many downtown will bring several pedestrian amenities to the continue to disrupt traffic and parking down­ projects planned for the coming years, with Hastings downtown corridor, including out­ town as the project nears completion. Moy­ improvements to downtown parking lots and door seating, new trees and greenery, LED er-Cale said the most troublesome part of the side streets currently being discussed. streetlights and sidewalk bump-outs to pros I* 0» 9 LC 1 >1 / « 3 L < 7- r > I• 5^ 5 «!** t •X T !: » i «e ■ J 7\ g 7 I I i)' —If t I I —‘r i^i I Jii I ] a V < « ta I I . .»• 4 «r ■ J" '* a I p «» .4. Al •1^/ J Al t ' J t J ( 'f^ .1 4 “i-r I- ‘ ♦V » 1 -ttlk C' a <9 6> e .r ■7*ta- I, sr 1 ^A 4 -4r '.VJ A 9 J •l ft t £ J f ft IF hL H 5.- 1 J J ! r V« c ' '■iij ».-T The Flats at Mid-Villa project in Middleville will feature 144 apartments to be built over the next 15 years. It will also contain a commercial portion with a 134-unit self-storage facility and three commercial out lots. (Photos by Greg Chandler) I* Kk w •-1 j zVl t *'S' •‘rzL McLean said she intended to file for re-election, while council member Al Jar­ vis said he would not be filing. First ward council member Bill Nesbitt announced he intended to run for the mayor’s office to city council members and county commis­ sioners this week. Those looking to run for city positions can do so by filing a petition with the city by 4 p.m. on April 23. Interested parties c^ get the required paperwork from the city s clerk office, after which they'll need a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 signatures in support of their nomina­ tion. To be eligible, the signatures must be from Hastings residents registered to vote in the applicable ward (in the case of city council positions) or the city at large (in the case of board of review or mayoral posi­ tions). Those looking for more information can contact Hasfings Deputy Clerk Amy Hub­ bell by email at ahubbell@hastingsmi.gov or by calling 269-945-2468 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. -K X ' I. A • t' • • '■i Zi r f I V ¥* ^•**1 wr-scr-er"^ i2!* „ ' h, I I A T,; i .' Staff Writer Several city positions will be up for re-election soon, with those interested in running for the position having a little more than a week to file run. Four city council seats (currently held by Al Jarvis, first ward; John Resseguie, second ward; Don Bowers, third ward; and Jacquie McLean, fourth ward), two Hast­ ings Board of Review seats (Tim Girrbach and Melissa Winnick) and the mayor’s office (Dave Tossava) will all be up for election in May. Each of the positions will be for a full, four-year term, starting Jan. 1, 2025 and ending Dec. 31 2028. In addi­ tion, a fifth city council seat (currently held by Jordan Brehm, fourth ward) will be up for election for a partial two-year term beginning on Jan 1.2025 and ending Dec. 31,2026. As of Wednesday afternoon, only Mayor Dave Tossava and council member John Resseguie had filed with the city to run for their respective seats. In statements to the Hastings Banner, council member Jacquie Cl,::Xfl J ^'4 1*1 Hunter McLaren T ' < A »-• -»5C. «Aa 9 5i t, r4ita 4J I i I Oto < f eiven h property can be captured and 1. developer to reimburse them for eligible costs tied n ♦ u redeveloping the site. $4^ seeking to collect 14.5 million in new tax revenues expected to e generated by development of the residen­ tial portion of the project, where 144 apart­ ments are planned to be built, over the next ro years. It does not apply to the develop­ ment s commercial portion, which includes a 134-unit self-storage facility and three commercial out lots along M-37. *<eep the apartments afford­ able, with the environment of construction costs and interest rates, there needs to be some sort of partnership to make it feasible,” Heyboer told the board. Dutch Developers is seeking the TIF as a result of a change in the state’s Brownfield Development Financing Act to fund afford­ able housing projects with the approval of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The state Legislature passed a four-bill package making the change possible, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills into law in July of last year. The developer will make similar requests for TIF support in the coming weeks to the village of Middleville, the village’s Down­ town Development Authority and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The developer is investing $42 million into the Flats at Mid-Villa project, including $27.5 million for the residential portion. . K> A - .> » Nate Heyboer of Dutch andhk n^' ’ Developers LLC a his project team shared their request to the ,Ihomapple Townshi p board Monday night, ;It’s the first of what will be several presentations to local taxing units seeking approval of financing tew ‘'"“''‘^"’8 - a process where ^a generated by development •‘’A I t Writer ‘’P'he Flats at Mid-Villa project in the inc annmv i ? Middleville is seek,'ng approval of tax incentives which he says buTlXm XXdable )* 'W I f I Mr » Deadline to file for Hastings City Council, mayor, board of review positions April 23 — t * 1 z* I - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 2024 — Page 3 1 M 8» * Zc rv ff "^1 . 7 > 4 ' I z «> (* .T’ ' A* t • 1 •! t t f Pl** ♦ I . *T 9 ft ku^ I t V 4 rJ / * J a i ft ft v-«: I V I ;3 S3 .9 .•ff . -c k It s e4 I i aot?' I • I fl u L H&H Racing is comprised of (left to right) Matt Norton, Jessica Norton. Samantha Waweirnia and Sawyer Waweimia. SPORT, continued from page 1 t Norton aspires to one day compete at the world championships, but she has to clear some logistical hurdles, first. “I’m shooting for 2025 because it will be held in the states,” Norton said. “Last year it was in Spain. Logistically, getting that num­ ber of dogs overseas can be tricky.” Norton is no stranger to traveling to events. Last fall she visited the Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Georgia. “We were all over the place,” said Norton, who is just four years into her still-budding career as a musher. But this weekend, Norton, Waweimia and the H&H Racing crew won’t have to travel far to compete in a new race. In fact, it’s right out of their back doors. The first-ever Farmer’s Loop Sled Dog Race will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday on Norton’s 25-acre property and an adjacent property. The event will be present­ ed by the Great Lakes Sled Dog Association, a group that Norton was recently appointed vice president. The GLSDA was in search of a new location for a spring race after a previous site location fell through. Norton teamed with Waweimia to create that site on their home turf. The group is now tasked with all things associated with race day, from lining up vendors and food trucks to creating the 2.7mile trail. “For Sam and I, we are very fortunate to be able to run right out our back door, Norton said. “...That's the benefit for us., we have it right out our back door. Thankfully, we have great neighbors who are letting us use their property, as well, to run on. They have been great working with us on ft.”., The event will draw elite mushers from Team USA, which Norton said was both exciting and encouraging. But, Norton said another emphasis for this face - and the sport in general - is to elevate the new crop of tal­ ent. “We’re trying to promote our junior rac­ ers,” Norton said. “We have kids that are trying to get into the sport and they’re the future of the sport. We've really been trying to promote them. They're doing everything just like the adults and most of the time they're racing with just one or two dogs.” Spectators are permitted to visit the site at 7545 Brown Road to watch the action this weekend. It's free to attend but organizers ask that spectators keep pets at home. The event also features a purse so thdtSvinners receive cash prizes. Norton said they were able to do that thanks to the genefojity of the Maple Valley area, which has embraced this first-ever event. '‘The Maple Valley community has bfecn phenomenal for us,” Norton said. “We weftt around to the local businesses to ask for donations - monetary or other things. They have all shown up for us; so a huge shout out to the community for supporting this being a first-time race.” f ‘V rr- Jf j A z P ♦» w • > •’A > '■ Zf time to start Grad Quilts • 4 I . J i , <1 br i ' "• 3 r. k •-I z 9$ V - P r * I <r . - (I* I K.* tar 9' * iT -^1** I I I Z*i7 f * ? t ) . I 7 f J J. J t » I • New Collections y ft • Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station • Linus Project Drop Ojf 'if Tray for our Country S? ■ . I 4 L -A-' QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings ■ 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 9 am-530 pm: Saturday 9 am-3 pm re., w r.iis' I . T > <• •>' .if ' ■* I I > �I 11 bl I, Aft Page 4 - Thursday. April 11. 2024 - The Hastings Banner see I k 1/ Did you I Af f New EPA standards will take away choice and dollars from Americans I I jr H If Vi A Meaningful Display t » > > t it 4 9 91 It rv ■'aI'*|*'5*V* I ^■ >*•-’ ‘ .r * i t, A •ft I V ..... V f I- • t ' •..*.1 f k k Do you remember? I i K ' t b U': I ' I, r •l f I iC .. < f *• 1 . . I <( I k »1.1 ft (T 4 I r I & 4 I \ J <4 ft i-j -i I A. .'J 1 f I. .A-. ' 1‘ S. J f, 4’ ft Ml O'” Ifl C’. ’I 'K If J > 1ft *«I ’ *1*’^ 1 f I ► I I I ?S I t t .■v: '.b .b f I I I X iv *1 • u h, ?- f Jt< .•Vkft 1 9 niji s I t »I K I * ft 1 fi bl I -Xl ) I 1 --ft’ a I r ! .1 4 1 4 * I I X^k'’ w. ft / L- * * t ft ft 1 yc -1- w* I k := J t * •c— V ft ? .c I I 11'I. ft ‘ t Businesses from the past Bannerca. *;=i> c 1928 semi wi± a JOO-gallon tank can travel more than 2,000 miles and can refuel in minutes. So, reducing charging times and adding more charging stations will be necessary to compete with gas-powered trucks that transport most of the goods we use every single day. For us in Michigan, the gas car ban will be disproportionately burdensome as EVs are less affordable than gas-powered cars and trucks plus our cold winters are ill-suited for EV batteries. In January, the Detroit Free Press reported that EVs at charging stations were “lined up four and five deep - waiting to find an open spot as frustrated drivers complained that it was taking extra-long to power up.” Some stations had as many as “50 cars vying for spots” with some losing power completely and “had to be pushed to a charger. ‘"By proposing the most ambitious pollu* tion standards ever for cars and trucks, we are a world leader. delivering on the administration’s promise to Economically, Americans continue to see protect people and the planet, securing criti­ their cost of living rise due to relentless infla­ cal reductions in dangerous air and climate tion. Homeownership is becoming unafford­ pollution and ensuring significant economic able for a growing number of Americans. benefits like lower fuel and maintenance cost Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. counties are for families,” says EPA Administrator experiencing climbing interest rates and a lack Michael S. Regan. of housing supply, making buying a home or Yet, Biden’s EPA standards will take away even renting one increasingly more difficult. the freedom of Americans to choose what At the same time, we’re facing intense they drive in the future. global competition and China is ag^essively House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the new pursuing its goal to supplant the United States rules a “misguided electric vehicle mandate” as the world’s largest superpower. that will force the U.S. to rely on China and China has monopolized critical supply other foes for critical minerals needed for chains, which creates severe vulnerability for batteries. Johnson went on to criticize the new not only our economy but also our national standards as a way of forcing the public on security. Currently, China dominates mining, rare eilh refinement, and battery manufac­ which vehicles they should buy. These regu­ lations represent yet another step toward an turing for global battery electric vehicles unrealistic transition to electric vehicles that (BEV). According to the U.S. Geological Americans do not want and cannot afford. Survey, China produces 65 percent of the “Three years ago, I set an ambitious target: world’s graphite, 80 percent of global lithium, that half of all new cars and trucks sold in with prices spiking 438 percent in 2022, 2030 would be zero-emission,” said President cobalt, and manganese and nearly 60 percent Biden.” In the statement, he went on to add of the processing of nickel all needed for bat­ that the country would meet that goal, as we tery production. race forward in the years ahead. Yet there are With a majority of critical minerals pro­ cessed in China - used in everything from other issues that will impact the growth such iPhones to F-16 fighter planes to EV batter­ as electric vehicles having higher price tags, ies - our economy could be pushed into the distance of travel, the impact on lower-incrisis overnight. Yet, the Biden Administra­ come consumers and the lack of charging tion continues to press on with plans to infrastructure is not increasing fast enough to electrify our cars and trucks with little or no meet the projections. regard for what it will do to our overall eco- . Even though the federal and state govern­ nomic stability. ments intend to invest in our infrastructure to The transition to BEVs represents a major support electric vehicles, energy prices will disruption to the automotive industry, both in no doubt rise, which will harm Michigan famterms of its overall size and its geographic ilies and the broader economy. The transition distribution around the country. will also put a strain on the state’s electrical Currently, more than four million people grid with unreliable renewal sources. work in the U.S. auto industry. Since EVs are Government officials with plans to trans­ much simpler to produce than regular gas-en­ form our lives by taking away our gas-pow­ gine vehicles, the auto industry will need ered cars and trucks are taking away freedom fewer workers in the future. Ford recently of choice, which is paramount to a function­ announced a potential 30 to 40 percent labor ing democracy. reduction due to its transition towards electric “America will never be destroyed from the vehicles. outside,” said Abraham Lincoln. “If we falter I “In the long run, we expect labor demand and lose our freedoms, it will be because we to decline in auto manufacturing,” says Gabri­ destroyed ourselves. el Ehrlich, an economist at the University of These new EPA standards will be hard to Michigan. He asserts a rapid transition could achieve. Government officials need to give the leave only 90,000 Michigan auto jobs by market, parts and supply chains a chance to 2050, a reduction from the current more than catch up to the potential of EV sales and their 175,000 jobs. Plus, the spillover effect in acceptance. Slowing down also gives us time insurance and trucking could lead to another to build the necessary infrastructure needed if 330,000 jobs lost. The new EV jobs will also Americans embrace EVs as a choice. not necessarily be in states and regions where Industry experts see huge risks in moving manufacturing jobs are today. too quickly toward electric vehicles which The Alliance for Auto Innovation, a large could put even more strain on our electrical industry trade group, warns that the ramp-up grid and our overall economic system - and to 67 percent production of EVs, initially our freedom to choose. proposed by the EPA, was too fast for the industry to achieve. The proposal was faster than the administration’s original goal of ensuring that EVs account for half of new vehicles in the U.S. by 2030. The new rules will also impact entire fleets, not just individual cars such as light and commercial trucks that transport more than 72 percent of our nation’s freight to the tune of more than 10 billion tons per year. Industry experts suggest a loaded semi­ truck equipped with a certain battery pack can Fred Jacobs» CEO, go approximately 500 miles and can recharge J-Ad Graphics Inc. in 90 minutes. By comparison, a gas-powered When America completes its race to the bottom of the world’s superpowers, at least we’ll all be able to say we got there in our electric vehicles. The updated pollution standards recently unveiled by the Biden Administration for cars arid trucks are the strongest ever in its quest to accelerate the transition to what it calls the “clean transportation future.” Effectively, the new rules will ban gas cars within the next decade, regardless of the fact that right now only one percent of America s 279 million cars and light trucks are electnc. And with supply chains yet to be built for battery construction materials, charging sta­ tions to accommodate a nation of electric vehicles, and an expanded electrical grid to charge millions of vehicle batteries, we re adding another challenge to the already daunting pile that is leading to our demise as •f* ♦ ’A** Barry County residents may see pinwheel gardens popping up across the county. This one was found out­ side Barry ISO’s office in Hastings. The pinwheel is a symbol of chHd abuse prevention by Prevent Child Abuse America. This month is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Family Support Center of Barry County has teamed up with local businesses and organizations to install these pinwheel gardens. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) i F J I A view of Loren Myers working at his ice cream parlor located on State Street. The ice cream parlor is ope of many bygone businesses from Hastings’s past. It was likely located where Richie’s Koffee Shop is today. n “Z .IB di I I I or * i <"2.1 I TV ft • I rf^ «* , all* * 9t A 1* H A sI # 9 1 iiil ymiitlw* »< 2^ ffitf JI, 19 te QB i!® r* * I wa * * yt 15 ickc g iiiXT ofis ft* ’W b* naa;n]^'^^s3£i<.^t r i J lie dta is : m ftsts Coutiev4 TO * f ^xraPrnsKi Esinr; rf *2^aahaKBifflByjvrT s iis) 2S22:j s *- 3 it ’ 'teSM • I w Have you met? For Delton resident Kristina Wood, painting offered a way forward through a difficult time in her life. It was the answer to my divorce,” she said. After 25 years, I decided I was going to paint myself happy, and I was going to take the rest of the world with me.” She had never set out to be an artist before, but painting began to call out to her. She was working as a residential and com­ mercial painter, painting interiors and exte­ riors at facilities like the L.C. Walker Arena and Michigan’s Adventure amusement park. A coworker told Wood she had a nac or painting, and should try her hand at painting murals. ^Jien, I had somebody that was looking M ’’ window painting company,” she said. I went, ‘Oh, that looks like fun!’ I fun!’ 1 jumped in with both feet. It’s been a fun n experience.” She’s been running “1 Create Ml” fulltime as a muralist for the last five years. She offers her services to anyone who wants art whether it’s a local business out, a residential client lookiS^ ” a splashy party backdrop or ;anything in between. Although she’s been abfe to turn her art into a livelihood, Wood said her work is more than just a business opportunity. “I always created stuff, With With th the 7 divorce, it really forced me tostuff step back and make a list,” she said. “These are all the things I’ve done, and these are what 1 liked and what I didn’t like. ... Really taking that inner inventory, so to speak. n The phrase that kept coming up was ‘I ^eate.’ I was always creating something. When this opportunity came along, I kind of jumped in,” she said. “Why not do this zj nvin -------- ”'v “'Jt uu mis every day? Why not create something every day?” Growing up near Holt and moving to Delton about a year and a half ago, Wood has worked all over the state. She has . fi • ». *« f t k Lt I »• I t 'Y ‘Z •• 4 k J A Ift* . » •i » L I k I -i / z i I if & Ir- t J 1 z. r■ •X *J t ft "*47^• Kristina \Nood paintings in Lansing, Cadillac, Kalamazoo, throughout Delton and elsewhere that can be seen on the 1 Create MI Facebook page. Hastings residents may have seen her work at Mancino’s, McDonald’s or Northside Pizza. On Tuesday, she was touching up her work on the windows of the Lofts @ 128 building downtown. A springtime scene depicting grinning frogs and dragonflies splashing around lily pads, Wood said the piece has allowed her to try some new things. “This is a fun one because 1 get to exper­ iment and do whatever I want,” she said. Wood’s work is all about finding joy, she said. One of her favorite projects involved painting words of encouragement through­ out a Lansing neighborhood. Her favorite piece from the project was a simple mes­ sage of unity: “You Are Welcome,” painted in a rainbow of colors. “I absolutely love that,” she said. “My hope is that art like this on businesses brings joy and kind , of hits people right where they’re at. Whether they’re having a good day or a bad day, ;I hope it makes them feel better.” Although she’s still fairly new to Barry County, Wood said hep work has had a great reception in the community. She hopes to continue leaving her mark, sparking joy one mural at a time and “painting the world happy.” “I think the best compliment I was ever given was, ‘We knew you were in town again because you were painting us happy.’” For painting the world happy and seek­ ing to spark joy, Kristina Wood is this week’s Bright Light. What 1 like about my job: It brings happiness. What the world needs now: Joy. We don’t know joy anymore. We know ‘happy,’ but that’s not the same as joy. We need to be able to just fall into that. Music I like to listen to: Everything from classical, to rap, to a little heavy metal... a little bit of everything. There’s not really a genre I don’t listen to or I don’t like. Every genre has something good. Favorite vacation destination: My favorite place I’ve ever been is the U.P. It’s just gorgeous. A place I want to go is Ire­ land. Favorite thing about Barry County: Lakes. You have Tike 300 different lakes in Barry County. I love to kayak, jet ski... I love to be by the water. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because --- - of volunteer work. worK. Jun-loving jun-ioving per­ sonality, for the stories he or she has to tell. or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Panner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email ftews^l-adgraphics.com. »‘i', >1^2 ™<6l CA ► 4 il ’ i ,- f ? 5 f « 1 I. t I'*! fkr. i r ■>. 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April 11. 2024 — Page 5 ‘I* •» *4 Cobb waives hearing I in fatal crash I I » jss r S»5 > ’ •'5 B S* ♦ I r, • ! ri .‘Ri a e V 4* X'* - 4 -•k fl «* 19 •1 * I- c ** - VIK t5 I A, I« * 7 T: 5^ wart'%enSngs provided) i i t s * apartments m Nashville might look like attar the project moves for- Nashville project will test strategy for unlocking new housing options 4' Jayson Bussa Editor Economic developers throughout Barry County have taken a multi-pronged approach to curing the debilitating lack of housing that has stymied growth here. From sprawling, multi-family housing units like Tyden Lofts in Hastings to renovat­ ing single homes to put on the market, prog­ ress has moved along slowly. All of it has to happen - it has to happen in tandem, ’ said Bonnie Gettys, president of the Barry Community Foundation, which has been a ^ving force in creating housing opportunities around the county. If we say we’re only going to build densi­ ty, then we re missing the piece where people f * A. Qjign *' 1 •22S3 «* * iUa. of CTitin* >. K F.; Ktl • * ® ecnioQv could t CT’ as 12, LyiV! » RI iia fians to II'*! •»» 9 iL*]t .... MJI sr « IT Vtl wilialsojaiastiaiiBri * .zsh. eaT is ivsiiix people gndAtEmbxsQ I anheU-KoiSiiiiceEVsare xs:;ierB;raiKa’®iias<D- fomwhehiBmnBf^ ‘iitics. iht n asn wU Mfd eralcasalEiidiBittwW® ' rMdffi E itfadofdwiai»ladiis[nQa’W ?r 2 -?‘r±2!2 ‘Si-** oiis)i’aidAlifal®l»^^’^ i Okfi- I I -j Developing a property means that it will increase its taxable value in the future. Through tax increment financing, municipaldevelopers to ■help ■ defray - the development costs. *' In this case, consultants estimate that the project at 117 N. Main Street will generate $61,000 in taxes over those eight years. With­ out development, the property would gener­ ate about $14,000 in property taxes, meaning an increase of $47,000. After the requested $22,000 TIF, the village and township would still see an additional $25,000 in property taxes over those eight years. build affordable homes and single-family homes, then we’re missing those that have no desire to own a home. Gettys and fellow economic developers have kept their eyes open for all types of opportunities - and through a recent, third-par­ ty housing study, they may have stumbled upon one. It’s found in city and village busi­ ness districts where many commercial buildings feature unused, vacant spaces. “We know that our stock of buildings in I villages and downtowns has really taken a hit aw ■j over the years so many of these buildings are /J'?. t 4V 4 in disrepair and how do we get them back I t V Pl into the rtiarltetfand fSrdvide the ability to be ■ 3 Ih.jj ' I II .' 1 I • II h I an investment property for the small business u owner instead of a burden?” 1 One project that is getting underway in I . I J. Nashville may stand as a test model of sorts *I I* for this idea. Lori and Phares Courtney, owners of . J U’ f • / 'f' Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery in 1 J Nashville are embarking on a $560,000 proj­ ♦ gI /''■"’Vil 4 ect that would make some minor renovations A. fv J— to their business while also installing oneand two-bedroom apartments in the upstairs 3 of 117 N. Main Street. To fund the project, the Courtneys are turn­ The apartments are being developed by Nashville business owners Lori and Phares ing to a couple of different funding sources, Courtney, who own Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery. The apartments will be which include tax increment financing (TIF), situated above their commercial space. IfrzLLii Mk)cs< faBBjedoued**’ :i>3^ AjI I* ,(,,0 ’TZtaiaiffl®''® Blrftenecess!*® fl's, inin^ Slit tgXS I JW was f ?!«« J* * Bill Rohr, advocate for community and former FlexFab human resources VP, dies at 64 Molly Macleod • t* Copy Editor V At Bill Rohr, an active member of the com­ u-S> ' A ' a munity and FlexFab’s former vice president f a I of human resources, passed away unexpect­ c a*. 4 ’t r: edly last month in Florida. '2 V » I Rohr, bom Sept. 18, 1959, died on Mon­ > day, March 25, 2024. He is survived by his I wife of 38 years, Kimberly, and his children * and grandchildren. A Though he retired from FlexFab on June 23, 2023, Rohr, always willing to help, was still helping with projects at the company up until a few months ago. Rohr started at Flex­ Fab in 2002, leaving his position in human .4^ t resources at SpartanNash in Grand Rapids. % I ♦ He also worked at Harding’s Hill Inc. and Perrigo during his career. FlexFab Chairman/CEO Doug DeCamp recalled Rohr’s caring, attentive and thought­ ful nature. Over his 20-plus years at FlexFab, Rohr never forgot to give DeCamp a birthday card. Rohr sharing his start date anniversary at FlexFab with DeCamp’s birthday likely Bill Rohr died on March 25. He was an served as a helpful reminder, DeCamp joked. active member of the community and “He was really an outstanding people per­ served as the vice president of human son,” said DeCamp. “He was always there to resources at FlexFab, LLC until June support the company as well as all the people 2023. (Photo provided) that worked at the company. He was quite “Bill Rohr was an amazing person who had dedicated at helping them with any issues that a significant impact on not only our commu­ they had and would always be there no matter nity but on me personally, as well. He was what the issue was. He was available to listen just such a great person,” said Barry County to (the employees) and help them. United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. Throughout his life, Rohr was known to be His peers recall how deeply Rohr cared an active citizen both in his community of about everything he was involved with. Otsego and in the Barry County area. In his “He jumped in with both feet, became very community, Rohr was a current board memengaged, and if he didn’t know something, he ' her of the Otsego Township Planning Com­ became very educated in it,” said Forbes. mission and formerly served on Otsego s Rohr, an active volunteer in the county, school board. , „ . joined the Barry County United Way’s board Rohr also served as a board member of the of directors in 2008, maintaining that position Barry County United Way from 2008 until until December 2023. While he served on the December 2023. He and Jim DeCamp board, Rohr led several committees, includ ­ co-chaired the United Way’s campaign in ing the allocation committee. 2020. is 1. ‘ niic r, ’ k t * j-AdC* Ba!?' t I OuaiV Sil^ I k I -35 ■ Jf!*/ a f > U f / p I 1 He brought a lot of insight to those committees that he served on,” said Forbes. “Everyone that served with him (says) incred­ ible comments about him because of how thoughtful (he was). He was just incredibly thoughtful in how to make sure that we were utilizing donor dollars in the best manner that would impact our community in the best way.” Forbes highlighted Rohr’s penchant for caring deeply about others. “He had a unique way of looking at what those needs are and how to address them. And I think that his role as the vice president of HR at FlexFab, that’s all part of what made him really good at that job, too, was because he deeply cared for people,” said Forbes. “If you had a conversation with Bill, you had a conversation with Bill. He was engaged in the conversation. He was just a really great guy,” she said. “He was a regular guy and he was a Chris­ tian,” said FlexFab CFO Jeff Weiden. “He believed that he was instructed to serve peo­ ple, and so that’s what he did. He just partic­ ipated with everybody at all levels all the lime.” Weiden recalled Rohr being able to con­ nect with every one of FlexFab’s hundreds of employees from the shop floor to the offices. Rohr was rooted in his faith and was very involved in his church community. He belonged to Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, where Rohr’s celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 19. The celebra­ tion of life will begin at II a.m. in the church’s Res Center, located at 5100 Ivanrest Ave SW in Grandville. There will be time to visit with Rohr’s family before the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Following the cele­ bration of life, a luncheon will take place on the ground floor of the church. Visitations will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. at Winkel Funeral Home, 207 E. Allegan St. in Otsego. 214790 RE-NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 TO: In addition to the eight-year, $22,000 TIF, the Courtneys are in line for a $250,000 grant from the MEDC and will work with the Barry Community Foundation on low-interest loans or partial grants. “Whenever you do something for the first time, it does lend itself to be that modeling piece,” Gettys said. “But (testing the concept) certainly isn’t the reason. The reason is to put people in places that are walkable and acces­ sible. When that happens, they end up staying in those places longer ...they create that buzz.” Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, highlighted a hous­ ing study conducted in the summer of 2023 that showed Barry County can expect 2,500 new residents over the next 10 years. Renovating vacant or underused commer­ cial spaces could be one way to facilitate those new residents - in Nashville and elsewhere. “Since these apartments will be workforce housing, they will be more affordable for teachers, servicemen, and others that cannot afford market rate rents,” Heinzman said. “We hope to be able to replicate this model throughout Barry County.” Among the charges Cobb is facing include operating while intoxicated caus­ ing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving viola­ tion causing death. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb was driving her Volkswagen westbound on East Cloverdale Road when it struck two sulky carts that were headed in the same direction. The criminal com­ plaint filed against Cobb alleges that she was under the influence of THC at the time of the crash. Cobb is free on bond. Her next scheduled court appearance is May 29 before Judge Michael Schipper. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN SJiSS PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF INTERESTED PERSONS: COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER f Township Board ofPrairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Rich Lane in Prairieville Township as more pmicularly desenbed below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including the following tax parcel numbers: RICH LANE SPECIALASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 1 ?-Q4Q-QQ4-QQ i5-o4o-()o5-oo 12-040-006-00 1’2-040-017-00 n-050-007-00 '17-036-028-00 T2-040-007-00 12-040-018-00 12-050-008-00 '12-036-031-00 12^40-008-00 r2-040-019-10 rro36-o 13-00 12-036-031-10 T2-040-009-00 12-040-020-00 12-036-034-00 12-036-032-00 12-040-010-00 12-040-021-00 12=040-012-00 r2-050-001-00 li-040-013-0& 12-050-001-10 1 z t assa t IBj m I making it essential to get the go-ahead from the Village of Nashville, Castletown Town­ ship and Barry County. The Bany County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday so anyone could weigh in on the project and its use of prop­ erty tax captures. The county board proceeded to sign off on the TIF portion of the project. The tax increment financing aspect of the project is a key component as it leverages future property taxes to help fund the proj­ ect. In this case, the project is looking to utilize an eight-year TIF to kick in $22,000 for the project. Greg Chandler Staff IVriter ^^'y®^"Old Nashville woman will stand trial in connection with a crash last September that killed two members of a local Amish community and injured a third. Brinna Lavonne Cobb waived her right to a probable cause hearing Wednesday morning in 56-B District Court. She is fac­ ing SIX charges stemming from the Sept. 12, 2023 crash on East Cloverdale Road, east of Guy Road in Maple Grove Town­ ship, that killed a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son, and left a 17.year-old boy seriously injured. e 4 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans I showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an I estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $63,058, which includes administrative I ■ costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in I' the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively I declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special I assessment district. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project I plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and I * * special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date I of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public I hearing. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a parcel special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $426.07 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Michigan, on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of more than 20% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. pl b I 4 4< f PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 I i. �Page 6 — Thursday. April 11.2024 — The Hastings Banner if’ >!<*/ ■ 1* ■■ ■ r. «• 7- * '•Kg • ‘^(lariej ►* <■ * 4 '•'A I II I'.* ■ flB 4A a ■■ Michael James Shaneck John M. Llewellyn David Gene Krebs \• ♦ ’ J:. V ■ '7 ■' I Tl si r 4 R ■r I I* L ■ft—- r ft 4 4 •<r •-AV r V R F-* .d 1.^ '.r i David Gene Krebs, age 63, of Delton, MI J iassed away March 29, 2024 due to health J Complications. I David was bom July 31, 1960 in Hast­ ings, MI to Duane and Margie (Fisher) Krebs. He went to Hastings schools. David Ivorked many jobs including C&F Stamp-Ing, J-ad Graphics, also managed apartment Complexes in Arizona. j David has six children total, three of them with his ex-wife, Cheryl McKelvey Including Duarte Krebs, Max Krebs and April Krebs. David and Chery'I remained Iriends. David later met his wife, Tracy (Hall) Krebs and had three more children - Including David Krebs II, Kayla Krebs, and ara Krebs. 5 I I David loved all his children and loved spending time with his family. David loved to travel and see new things. He loved to ride his Harley, but mostly loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the best father and papa there ever was. David is survived by his wife, Tracy Krebs of 30 years; sons, Duane (Tia) Krebs, Max (Chyane) Krebs, David Krebs II, and daughters, April Krebs, Kayla (Andrew) Boyd, and Kara Krebs and significant other, Anthony Fisher. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Austin, Saebien, Max, Zach­ ariah, Damien, Dominic, Harlequinn, Phallynn, Andrew, Jaxson, Roman, Zoey and Maya and two great grandchildren. Kade and Zayn. He is also survived by his broth­ ers, Leon (Deb) Krebs, Elwin (Woody) (Nicole) Wood and sisters. Jeanice Leffel and Deanice (sis) (Tim) Purdum, along with many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by grand­ daughter, Erin Louise Krebs; mother, Mar­ gie (FisherO Krebs; father, Duane Krebs; stepfather, Elwin Wood; brothers, Keith Krebs and Kenneth Krebs; grandparents, Florence Krebs and Leon Krebs and Edgar and Birde Fisher; brother-in-law, Merlin Leffel and great niece, Ashley Leffel. David lived a long and happy life and would go put of his way to make you happy. David loved his wife and children/grandchildren so much, A celebration of life will be held at Algonquin Lake Commuriit^ * Association Lodge, 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml 49058 on Sunday, April 28, 2024 start­ ing at noon. i 1 ' 1 * A > • A I ;. ( - I i « ?• I I I I • Traditional and Cremation Services ' • Pre-Planning Services • Large Palling Lot - Handicap Accessible • Serving All Faiths • Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted I r/ b 528 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3252 • www.giiTbachfuneralhome.net Dak BHUugsky Owner/Manager ‘I Scn in^q Rav (lirrbach r Family Owned and Operated Husiini's. Owner Eineriiin. Burn (>)uni\ and Surrounding (a)ninniniiics for SO wars ' f J - Worsh ip Together 7J^ 1 A k ?— • T*- .i > I — h, r ar <« - > www.hastinysfreemethoflist com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 ajn. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p m. lifegate COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd.. RO, Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. community baptist CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10.30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046, Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Ministry Wednesday night Bible study 5 e 11^1^ I He always said he wanted his headline to be, “He passed awayj peacefully at home surrounded by his family’’, and that is exact­ ly how it happened. John M. Llewellynj.was bom in Mt. Cle­ mens, MI on July 7, 1.942, to parents John Irwin Llewellyn and Pjiyilis Marie (Kukielka) Llewellyn. John was raised in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, and graduated from St. Paul High School in l^Q. Shortly after graduation, he began a long and successful career rin, advertising and a local newspaper television, beginning where he performed many tasks from janitorial duties to selling g creating ad space. John then joined the Jylichigan National Guard serving during the Detroit Riots. Following this position, he was promoted and worked many different jobs until he waS recruited by NBC to be broadcast account executive in their Detroit office representing NBC’s owned and operated stations. He was then promoted to. sales manager and moved his family to Chagrin Falls, Ohio where he raised his daughters. There he eventually became th^, station’s vice presi­ dent and general man^gqr, After moving two more times and wear­ ing many different hat^ this field, includ­ ing being the presideutand general manager of multiple broadca^t.5a^iligtes. When the general meager,of thqj^averse announced his retiren^f John and kathie decided to slow down^apd fettle in Traverse City. He threw his corporate hat back in the i J ilfp < J rrrrrr- a r- JUxike. QdeiAa r^rrr~] nno<Tzn I and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday Services: 9:15 f Elaine Gprlock The Ionia County .iGenealogical Soci­ ety’s meeting this weqk is an exception to the rule. Instead of having a speaker at the museum, the member^ plan to carpool to Lansing to visit the (yjiphigan State Library for a day of resear^fr All manners of infor­ mation are availabl^j/or their use. Old newspapers, death and birth records and much more are available. Ionia County’s chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet pn April 18 at noon at the site on Tuttle Road, part of Ionia High School. • JI Forsythia is coming into its own. Bushes are showing lots of yellow but the bushes are far from being in tijll bloom. The annual Easter egg hunt scheduled for the village park on^he day before Easter was postponed a weel^ because of the foul weather. It was held qn April 6 instead. The a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. r J • I M .. I V pleasantview family church 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050 Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. f ; HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. it i 6 f ni^orn.,io.on.orskip sendees I 1 <J I* # w J 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 $ 1 Bui II 1699 W. M 43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 I *1 Fk a 4 I * g f' >• f' *■ *" * S' « • "T <?*• *• > « 4. -iff _________ . • * - * 9-' ^6^ ^3^ A ; Mf .‘a * .r* * ■•dc0 « I <» -<r • ■ t ? J *1 > J 'Ar ■/'B* J I 5a Y 1* * 1 V ■- • •* 5® * W--' zC * " * *1* >* 't <• •: >-• Vii ’ kJ '■•r Jt ^4 • iJi; A t ’ * .J *1 w-U ' V .4 .c f ►•i •>1 M- <p g -,••• tc 1 —- K' i •*P VA ,rj 31X- - ■ sd Hofljj iSSBSO ’’ ’S J. '«r fT / 0* V . 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Email hastfmc@gmail rnm Website: i e •b 4 .„at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,, a ).' ) r♦ > I I f -*M •< J9' X « rm 4 t . I ring, and went back to something he loved, running a small station with the ability to mentot young professionals, many just starting in the television industry. After five years in Traverse City, he decided to retire and moved to the southwest part of the state, ending in Hastings, to be closer to their daughters, son-in-law, and grandkids. John loved and fiercely protected “his girls” and would do anything to make them happy. He worked extremely hard to build a beautiful life for them, as well as his new best friend and son-in-law Jamie and grand­ kids. Their lives were extremely blessed because of the foundation John worked for from the age of 12. John loved telling stories and jokes, fish­ ing, gardening, playing cards, and watching his grandkids grow into young adults. He will be tremendously missed by loved ones and friends all over the country. He was a Michael James Shaneck passed away foqce of nature and naturally commanded a peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Hastings, MI. room, but deep down he was an extremely Mike was bom on December 15, 1949, in softhearted man who loved his family with Battle Creek, MI, the son of James Shaneck everything he had. and Shirley (Martin) Metzger. He is preceded in death by his father and Mike served his country with honor and mother, John Irwin Llewellyn and Phyllis distinction for four and a half years during the Marie (Kukielka) Llewellyn as well as his Vietnam War. After his military service, Mike older sister Marianne (Llewellyn) Lipski. dedicated 44 years to Bradford White, retir­ He is survived by his wife of 57.5 years, ing in 2013. An avid outdoorsman, he found Kathleen (Stanley) Llewellyn; his daugh­ solace in fishing and hunting, often venturing ters, Marianne Llewellyn and Amy (Llewel­ up north sightseeing to take in the tranquility lyn) Murphy; his son-in-law, James Mur­ of nature. However, it was the time spent with phy; his granddaughter, Brenagan Murphy; his grandson, Evan Murphy, as well as our his family that he cherished above all else. His laid-back demeanor, caring nature, and Abel and Victor Ramirez. He is also sur­ vived by his brother, Andrew Llewellyn of outgoing personality made every gathering with family and friends a memorable event, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI; his sister, Jacque­ and he especially enjoyed socializing at line (Frank) Fortier of Williamson, MI, as Richie’s with his ^ends. well as many beloved in-laws, nieces, and Mike was preceded in death by his parents nephews. and sister, Patricia Ann Shaneck. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made He is survived by his brother, Larry (Lina) to the Hastings High School Athletic Boost­ Shaneck; step-children, Christine (Steve) ers, PO Box 344, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (https://venmo.eom/u/Hastings_Athletic_ Frenthway, Teresa Bartlett, and Jeff (Kris­ tine) Morgan; along with several grandchil­ Boosters). dren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Visitation will be held on Monday, April and the entire Salazar family. Mike’s long­ 14, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Girrbach time companion, Margaret Mishler, stood by Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, his side through the years, sharing in the love MI 49058. Memorial Mass will be held on and laughter that defined his life. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. His was a life that exemplified the beauty Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S Jef­ of simplicity, the strength of character, and ferson St, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Ginbach TuneraT - 4he power bf a HfefociBi^ on famiiy^ends, Home. To leave an online condolence visit and the pursuit of happiness. Following Mike’s wishes, there will be no www.giiTbachfuneralhome.net. visitation or funeral service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. giiTbachfuneralhome.net. hunt was divided into more than one group based on age so the littlest children had a fair chance at finding the colorful eggs hid­ den around a section of the park. Bigger kids had the second time slot for the hunt. Rev. Eric Beck of Eaton Rapids will be the guest preacher at Central United Meth­ odist Church on Sunday, April 14, while Rev, Paul Reissman will be on vacation. The Rev. Beck served Central Church from 2007 through 2012. This week has seen a return of the whir of lawnmowers. A few homeowners used their mowers late last week. This week, a commercial lawn service appeared to pick up branches and give the lawns on their list from last year the first trimming of the season. With the first brush pickup sched­ uled by the village, we will have piles of branches for many weeks yet. Work continues on the Stuart condo­ miniums with workmen busily getting the Hillary Hatch place ready for the first arrivals. All the Public Affairs Specialist windows are in place but the siding is yet We celebrate Financial Literacy Month to be done. So far, there are not yet garage (FLM) every April to promote financial edu­ doors installed. Any day now! cation and well-being in the United States. We await reports on the eclipse on Mon­ FLM also serves as a reminder that Social day. There have been a few Facebook Security is a vital part of any financial plan. reports. SSA’s online tools are here to help you under­ stand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future. You should periodically review your Social Security Statement using your per­ sonal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/ myaccount. Your statement is an easy-toread summary of the estimated benefits you DAXS AR&H'r and your family could receive, including SO PARe.HAMiMG A potential retirement, disability and survi­ vors’ benefits. 600B RfASOH POR If you’re planning to retire, you can visit TREK) l£. SSA’s “Plan for Retirement” webpage at ssa.gov/prepare/plan-retirement. Here, you can compare how different future earnings and retirement benefit start dates might affect your future benefit amount. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ tax ist for tVest Michigan. You can write her c/o T> Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp HE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525, or via email at hillary. hatch(^sa.gov. I I J r. ~t2ce/ideif !. > ‘t • ■N'>. ■ ’S S A •1 V 1 f kS ■» s •> <ij0b«?feoA5; I x-A*" lA Jessica Marie Ramos, Hastings and Richard Kauffman, Hastings ' % , ft: ■> IL Rk r J 1 S ’.V ft ’•* '* 4 * % I K �> r f kjn- I, ♦ I 1 1 ■'.4 I *s ■ • jisk r I I 4 Mi The Chase family of Lake Odessa and the theater , k7 . The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11. 2024 — Page 7- r< Catherine Lucas k TU 1-Mzv 5. 7994 The history of the theater in Lake Odessa dates back to about 1905 In one of the wooden buildings on Fourth I Avenue, which stood in the north part of f Block 9 a small, crude theater 4 / was estab&£36 i2 lished. This theater was named the “Lake Odessa Vaudette.” I In 1907, under the ownership of a Mr. WarWarTi building in the area just ““‘h of Union Bank. Mr. Warner renarned 1 the theater the Princess Vaudette” and show^ early “moving pictures,” then a nov­ elty. The admission Twas five cents for a >• 30-minute show. E^ly in 1912, Charlie Hill and Eddie Torey The Lake Theatre in the bygone days. purchased the theater. They relocated to the Diamond Building on Fourth Avenue. Hill and Torrey opened the “Diamond Five and Ten tomers. Mother played the piano and sang, and Ten Wayne played the banjo and Hollis played the To ro of April mouth organ. Betty hoofed it. 1912. A Thursday afternoon was the opening Like most small-town independent theaters day with three reels of motion pictures and an all over the United States, the Lake Theatre UlustrMed slide song, sing-along style. Mr. and succumbed to television and new movie tech­ Mrs. Hollis Chase (Ethelyn) came to Lake niques such as widescreen and various new Odessa in 1924. Mr. Chase was a highway sound systems. The doors were closed in 1977. builder who came to Lake Odessa to build the Ethelyn Chase was bom Feb. 2, 1896, in five miles of M-50 west of the village. He had Ada. Her parents were William F. Benson and been moving his family around, as his jobs Carrie (Thome) Benson. occurred for several years, and wanted to set­ She started school in Ada. Later, her family tle down somewhere at this time. lived on the Captain Allen Farm, three miles Theater was up for sale. Mr. southeast of Portland, and Ethelyn received Chase had some projection experience, bought her seventh- and eighth-grade schooling in me theater and moved his young family to Portland and graduated from Pewamo High Lake Odessa. In those early days, the movies School in 1913. were called “flickers,” for they actually did I After finishing high school, our intrepid flicker and were black and white and silent. Ethelyn Chase in 1994 at the age of 98. heroine went to St. Johns to the Dr. Arthur O. There was a piano down in the piano pit. and Eugene Hart Clinic Hospital for nursing Cue sheets came with the films and Ethelyn good entertainment for the local people. The­ training. She was there for two years and was was usually recruited to accompany the ater equipment began to improve greatly and trained to work in surgery and at the bedside. action on the piano reading from the cue the Chases knew that the Diamond was get­ The young nurse married Hollis H. Chase on sheets, if she wasn’t selling or taking tickets, ting obsolete. They built a new theater locat­ April 25, 1916. She met him at the Chase farm or popping popcorn, or riding herd over an ed on Lots 14 and 15 of Block 8 on the west in Maple Rapids, where she was then woricing. enthusiastic crowd in the theater. side of Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. Her father-in-law owned a newspaper in Daughter Evelyn and Ethelyn’s sister, Esther The “Lake Theatre” was opened in Febru­ St. Louis, Mich., north of St. Johns. Benson, also played the piano sometimes. ary 1938, with the latest sound and projection For a few years, when her first three chil­ Sometime later, Ethelyn moved her own organ equipment, cushioned seats, carpeted aisles, a dren, Evelyn, Wayne and Hazel, were being to the theater. An organist was usually hired, small party lounge, a cry room and a popcorn bom and were young, her husband built roads but if one was not available, she was there. machine. in southern states including Georgia. She Soon, however, “Sound on Disc” movies There were two shows every night and served as a nurse wherever he was working. were to come. This led to a little extra air of matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. The She often traveled on horseback to where she excitement every 18 minutes. Each reel last­ piano was still used in the orchestra pit for the was needed. ed that long and had to be changed, and occasional amateur nights or traveling pro­ Later, they lived in Maple Rapids until many times the operator did not get the fessional troupes. The Lake Theatre had its 1924, when they moved to Lake Odessa, sound quite synchronized with the action ^be years. During the where Hollis was buildine roads in the area, resulting in ^nfusing or amusing dialogue Depression, gimmicks such as “Give Away including M-50 and sound effects. Many times, the theater Night” were used to boost business. While they lived in Manle Ranid. their patrons would hear the booth door being Betty Makley, who was bom into the famhouse burned, destroying ^al! thf pictures Betty Makley, who was bom into the famyanked open and Hollis yelling in to the ily after they came to Lake Odessa, said that prior to that time. operator, “You’re out of sync!” sometimes sometimes during during the the war war if if aa film film Hid did nnt not Betty says that during her childhood there These early days of theater at the Diamond arrive on time or if the film operator did not _ was always______ music in the________________ home with the whole were primitive but afforded many evenings of show up, the family would entertain the cusfamily pilicipating. Mother (Ethelyn) sang -tPKe I I 4 ^jT 1 I II i ~ IS V * I 1 t H' I 1 SU, M •• 1 %'*■ L< Slk.'S'Sisl b 1*1 Sais all ie . a&. •5^8 Ite 1^,1,-. L_i J I <’» ■b Bd»» '■ . ^saJpSKiit. I iS ‘ im Z 5 5S5S2 s'liiSt CKkOjCi^ i’•k* x.'isaa.MIISK akiTTrt X.- a <• 1 •5 I 4 :*lni9( Mm I I I I tf KX . N ». • MBorfijenlfflR. *• .wift J Io lave a cofac najtiace *isi w, ontijdifjDdBKJft / I PJ Boit'iddscaiRaBp^ J k> bitt« I r J'9 I A 4 -. ■r ■ I am m sawn' ns 1 I * A V lip is. Wk, I ■SXKUXBE^tdl * V 3Kt 1 3 OC Id- <• I ri-* -1 < 44* r W*" * I F’ '7 1 I «C' t ' « LIZ ^"***’‘^ usd ^i«ek,a The Lake Theatre at night. 2* (M « Lb. K kfcffliF • of -r ,3^ *S’ ir3») 4 aioA> flskDoefor Universe «(ft ibc ‘a* ,S»«i2* JjJllie 5< Ef around the house while she worked. Wayne managed theaters in Los Angeles after service in World War 11 until his death in 1963, except for a period when he came back to Lake Odessa and managed the Lake The­ atre after his father retired. Wayne was the manager of the Fox Flor­ ence Theater in Los Angeles for some time and some people who were later very big stars worked for him as ushers in that theater. Among his cronies were the Dead End Kids, whom he said were just a high class of hoodlum motorcycle riders. Ethelyn’s sister, Esther, started out as a very young girl playing for the Old Slout Players, who were a group of English actors who traveled with dramatic tent shows. She later had a band of her own in Lansing and played on the radio. Some of the above comes from John Waite’s 1987 Centennial History of Lake Odessa and the rest from personal interviews with Evelyn McCartney, Betty Makley and Ethelyn Chase. rime))) errt . A r UKi I** J Bee biology fVhat would happen to female honey bees ifmale bees didn’t exist? Emmie, 12, Ariz. Q’ I Dear Emmie, When I want something sweet, 1 pull out a jar of honey made by my bee friends at Washington State University. I talked about your question with one of the insect scien­ tists there, Rae Olsson. They told me a honey bee colony includes one female queen, many female workers and, depending on the time of year, some male drones. Workers have lots of jobs. They gather nectar and pollen, They take care of each other, the queen and the baby bees. A drone’s only job is to mate with a queen from another colony. The queen’s only job is to make more bees. A mated queen stores sperm cells from male bees in a little pouch. Then, she can decide whether to lay female eggs or male eggs. Eggs fertilized with sperm become female bees. Unfertilized eggs become male bees. It works that way because bees and their relatives are haplodiploid. Most animals-including humans like you and cats like me-are diploid. That means we have “double” copies of our genes. Genes are like DNA instructions your cells use. Some of your genes influence the traits that make you, you. Like your eye color or how shy you are. A diploid animal has two copies of its genes because it comes from a fertilized egg. It gets one copy from the egg cell and one copy from the sperm cell. Female bees are diploid with two copies of their genes, too. But male bees only ave one copy of their genes. They re haploi . So, if something wiped out all the male honey bees, queens could just lay more male eggs. If those new drones matured in time to mate with the new queens, everything would be fine. If male bees didn’t exist at alWike the idea of male bees vanished or there wasn time for new male eggs to mature^ueen bees wouldn’t be able to lay fertilized eggs. J I ^4 5> S i & That means no new workers and no new queens. “The workers are like 98 percent of the hive,” Olsson said. “So, within a pretty short period of time there would be no female honey bees to take care of the colony.” But cape honey bees in South Africa have a cheat code for emergencies that could save them-even if male bees were gone forever. If the queen bee dies, the workers can lay unfertilized eggs that become female bees instead of male bees. Thanks to a quirk in the cape honey bees’ egg-making process, the egg cell contains two sets of genes instead of one set. The new bees are clones, or exact copies of the worker bee. They could have whole lines of just female bees without males,” Olsson said. “But they’re losing out on the genetic trait changes that might happen with fertilized eggs.” The reason animals fertilize their eggs is to mix up the genes. It’s like shuffling a deck of cards. You probably aren’t going to get the exact same cards you had before you shuffled. When every animal in a group has a dif­ ferent mix of genes, the group can adapt better to changes in their environment. There’s probably someone in the group who can survive whatever life throws at them. Still, making cloned workers is a pretty sweet way cape honey bees already adapt­ ed. You could say it’s their plan bee. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to IVashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. TURNING BACK THE PAGES , 4 i *•. 4.L^4’ 'Z < t 4 'k I < t 4 4 1 I 1 4 » I « I 4 « fl ( » X ^B|l t e 4 '3 «*■ , 1 I 1; 5X I * J IF * / bik f »j r fl 4 >• T’ I Ih| it 'J L: > J w * t I I I I. ’’a » ■■r V* I?. MT r v‘ 1 \ » ■ rt* r 1 <* IniJ 5 A k•l 1 4 i: I® . I * I I •1 J k ♦ « n look book at the stories and Golumns on local liutorg In the Hastings Banner % I r » Members of the Barry County Road Commission accept an IMPRESS Award late last month during the 2024 County Road Association of Michigan Highway Conference in Lansing. (Photo provided) Road commission honored by state organization for excellence The Barry County Road Commission (BCRC) was honored with a statewide IMPRESS Award and a People’s Choice Award at the 2024 County Road Associa­ tion (CRA) of Michigan Highway Confer­ ence held in late March in Lansing. IMPRESS Awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, operations and collabo­ ration. This year, BCRC received an IMPRESS Award in collaboration for its “Perfect is Never Perfect” project. This entry was also awarded a People’s Choice Award. “By teaming up with Montcalm, Barry County utilized equipment that they wouldn’t have been able to use on their own,” said Denise Donohue, CRA CEO. “Barry County drivers can rely on their road commission to be good stewards of state and local road funding and to collab­ orate with others to bring innovative solu­ tions to the county’s roads.” BCRC collaborated with the road com­ mission for Montcalm County (RCMC) to experiment with various types of chip seal projects within Barry County in 2023. Although there was an increase of cost per lane mile, the different emulsion and aggregates are performing well. An independent panel of communications and operations experts from several of Michigan’s 83 county road agencies judged all IMPRESS Awards submissions, Award recipients were honored for projects that solved time constraints, labor costs, communication barriers and fostered collaboration. The 83 members of the County Road Association of Michigan represent the unified voice for a safe and efficient county transportation infrastructure systern in Michigan, including appropriate stewardship of the public’s right-of-way in rural and urban Michigan. Collectively, Michigan’s county road agencies manage 75 percent of all roads in the state, ► i 1 k 1 1 [ p t ■ E t C 1 F t L■ [ ' F C.• f? t C [ F. E E I[ F L 1 t • I including 90,500 miles of roads and 5,900 bridges. County road agencies also maintain the k state’s highway system in 63 counties. I Michigan has the nation’s fourth-largest local road system. f E I , I .1 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for April 12-18 April 1-30 - April Storybook Walk: “And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins” by David L. Hanison, illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. April 1-30 - Poetry on the Trails. Cele­ brate National Poetiy' Month by walking the trails and reading the writings of past nature. Saturday, April 13 - 2024 Trail Blazers Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join this year’s social hikes to make new hiking buddies, enjoy good conversation and feel comfort- able hiking the Institute’s trails. Sunday, April 14 - Art in April Brunch: Weaving a Web of Art and Science, 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 - 2024 Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon. With a mix of fic­ tion, non-fiction and biographies, this book club is for readers who share a concern and interest in the natural world. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. 3 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE i Thursday, April 11 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1945 film starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cot­ ton, Mae Whitty and Angela Lansbury, 5 p.m. Friday, April 12 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13 - Victorian Tea with Friends of the Library, 2-3:30 p.m. Tickets required. Monday, April 15 - Crafting Passions, 1(K a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. I* Tuesday, April 16 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.;’ mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m, More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. . «, r 4 > I I. 1 1 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 11, 2024 — The Hastings Banner 9 A Woman accused of stalking county prosecutor gets new trial date I I I I I Jayson Bussa Editor A new trial date has been set for a Richland woman charged with stalking and harassing members of the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Rita Williams was scheduled to go to trial on April 22, facing two counts each of misdemeanor stalking and using a comput­ er to commit a crime. But, in an effort for her attorney to get caught up on a massive cache of discovery, Judge William Doherty on Wednesday granted a motion to adjourn the trial, pushing it back to June 10 with a final pretrial hearing on May 29. The State Attorney General's Office is trying the case against Williams, who is accused of sending a barrage of emails and communications to members of the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, which had previously brought charges against her husband, Ryan. Williams's husband pled guilty to embezzling over a half-million dollars from Hastings-based Flexfab LLC, where he was employed. Williams started her onslaught of com­ munication in response to her husband’s charges and 10-year prison sentence, which was eventually whittled down to five years. For the first time since receiving charges of her own, Williams appeared with an attorney, Robert Baker, on Wednesday. She previously represented herself. “I’ve been on this case approximately 40 days. In that time we sought and received somewhere between 1,400 and 2,000 pages of discovery,” Baker said. “We still have FOIAs out that haven’t been responded to... I am not prepared and could not be prepared in however many days it is until the hearing.” Philip Jacques, who is handling the case for the AG’s office, did not object to the motion to adjourn but asked that it be lim­ ited to 30 to 45 days. Baker also filed a motion for a bill of particulars for Williams, which asks that the prosecution itemize and clarify the details of their claims. Baker argued that the accusations are broad and don’t point to a specific incident. Judge Doherty denied the motion. “It seems to me like one of the potential reasons a jury could convict in this matter is the sheer volume of the emails and that volume may amount to a course of conduct that is repeated or continued harassment,” Doherty said. Both the defense and prosecution are anticipating a two-day trial when the date arrives. Williams faces up to a year in jail. 214789 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN < NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (DIVISION AVENUE, HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUNSHINE DRIVE) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 9 u A •. •s -♦ ->-* •t « Ml •I* , II" ’4 — J Village Hall in Middleville is set to have its roof replaced after it was extensively damaged in a hail storm last year. (Courtesy photo) Roof to be repaired at Middleville Village Hall / z Xi I ( I Greg Chandler The Village Hall ip Middleville will soon be getting its roof repaired. The Village Coupcil last Tuesday at its committee of the w(iole meeting heard an update on the project from Department of Public Works Director Alec Belson. The roof was damaged by a large hailstorm in early April of last year,;,although the damage wasn’t discovered u/itil months after the storm occuned. “Pretty soon aftor the hailstorm, we inspected it with ouf. (insurance) adjusters and contractors at the, time. There was no visible damage to the roof (at first),” Belson told council members. But then in November, the roof was inspected again as pan of a yearly mainte­ nance contract with Weather Shield Roofing. > In that inspection, “thousands of dents” were found in the roof, Belson said. “What happens with a rubber roof like that, once it expands and contracts a lot, those dents end up showing up,” Belson said. The village’s insurance carrier is covering nearly $64,000 of the project cost. Belson asked the council to approve spending up to $6,000 above what the insurance is paying just in case something comes up in the repair process. “It gives us a little cushion, even though we could still go back to insurance and ask for that (additional) reimbursement. It gives staff a little bit of wiggle room, just in case, so we could move the process forward,” Belson said. The council is expected this Tuesday to approve going ahead with the project. The village received quotes from three different companies for the repair work, Belson said. I • a • If' A. > * * fl' ' 3 > *k J . ( N J I if". - J 4* ’til 4 •f** 'r This picture shows the size and quan­ tity of the hail stones that fell during an April 2023 hail storm, which pummeled Middleville and other nearby areas. (File photo by Greg Chandler) I iwflt X I I j Y ► t J 3 f % I % PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a road improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Division Avenue, Highland Drive and Sunshine Drive in Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Township Board of Prairieville Township is acting pursuant to petitions, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. Hastings Public Library hosts jigsaw puzzle competition fundraiser r L I • F• ‘ I J’ I I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes all parcels with road fi-ontage on Division Avenue, Highland Drive and/or Sunshine Drive and includes the following tax parcels: t I BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: f 12-Q8n.0()l-0R 12-070-002-05 12-070-008-00 17-080-001-46 r7"-070-003-00 T2-070-009-00 12-080-002-00 & 12-070-003-10 72-070-010-00 T7-070-004-00 IT070-011-00 12-070-004-10 12-080-003-10 17=070-012-00 17-070-005-00 'I 12-080-003-00 12-080-001-06 12-070-020-00 12-080-001-07 PLE^E TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $107,732.31, including administrative wsts. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. . II plans PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project Md cost estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and II ot this Notice to thedistrict may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public I ncflrins. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make y®®’’ f°tf approximately $1417.53 per year (total amount $5670.12). (2024-2027 inclusive) of ‘^®‘ ® P"”**® on the plans, district, and wst estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hail, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, on April 17,2024 at 6:30 p.m. I At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the • I mKs To'vnship Clerk at or before the heari;g,'a;d the hearing adjournment I of the hearine wh' at the hearing; and the at hearing; and at(or theany heanng (or any II correct ampnd Il "’®y '”®‘’® without ftirther notice), the township board may revise revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district II withthe^I^ip™o™at^or'h^fobjections to the project are filed constitutino ^t or before the heanng, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 2n®/ i oic levoru owners ot land proceed unless petitions frontage on the road, the township board may not 50% of the totaF frontaee onT special assessmem SProposed • road proposed for for improvemem improvement ---■ and for inclusion ■in the may':^Xd“ the township'^ Written ®’ c_ PLEASE TAKE comments or objections Xmr NoS' 4 Hunter/McLaren f I'.I av.v r« Thrill-seekers ffon) .^rpss the state came to Hastings to test theip mettle in a head-tohead competition earUer tWs week. The Hastings Public ( Library hosted the event Monday nighL ©jigsaw puzzle compe­ tition. Eight teams o^t|p tq four were given an identical 500-piece, piqzzle to assemble as quickly as possible-if^The first and second place winners were awarded Barry Bucks as their prize. All proceeds from the $50 team entry fee went directly Y> the Friends of Hast­ ings Public Library group. Puzzle competition fimdraisers have been happening at public libraries, but they’ve just recently made their way to Hastings. Librarian Barbara Haywood said she had the idea to host the event at HPL bewitfQ of how much inter­ est the library has seeiifc'puzzles recently. The Delton District Library also hosted a similar competition just last week. “We have a little free puzzle library down­ stairs. It’s very popular” Haywood said. “I told them I would only use two shelves, and now I have two sections for the puzzle library. So, we know puzzles are popular in Barry County.” The library’s first foray into competitive puzzling took place this winter. Because it was the library’s first puzzle event, there were a few issues to be worked out. Haywood said she used puzzles tl|e library had on hand, doling them out to teanps at random. “I1 had lidu wrapped wrappea all an the toe puzzles puzzles in in paper, paper, so so no one knew what they were getting and it was luck of the draw,” she said. While it sounds fair in theory, Haywood said she soon realized Ijhe images on the puz­ zle are just as important as the piece count. The event was still ahqge success - compet­ itors immediately asked when the next competition would be. The problem was alleviated in this week’s competition, as Haywood provided identical ----------- puzzles to each team, qbmpetition was fierce. The winning team at th* winter event finished their puzzle in 35 Minutes. Monday’s win­ ning team shaved five^hole minutes off of that time, completing eir 500-piece puzzle several seconds shy of the 30-minute mark. Monday’s winners were no strangers to puzzles, although they were less familiar with each other. Teammates Cindy Koster and I I I .J I 1 e • A <0 7 4 • t ****I •> « .4 I II A a I I > Fl wr .a 1 fi A > r I i J.; b •A f'! A I •l m -- “ 4 *7^ i| A k >i7 ' I t » * *- Winners Doug Coin (back, left), Sarah Thomas (front, left), Jane Lovett (back, right) and Cindy Koster (front, right) pose for a photo with their completed puzzle. “We all have our own puzzle setups - at least one - in the house,” Coin said. Thomas said she got into the competitive puzzle scene over five years ago. She was doing puzzles with friends over beers. They were curious if there was an online puzzle community, and quickly discovered there was an even larger community than they had imagined. “We found out that they had a national competition in Minnesota,” Thomas said. “And then we went and were just totally shocked by how crazy everyone was. We were terrible.” Thomas has been participating in puzzle events since then, many hosted at libraries like Monday’s competition. There is a low n IL *1? Sarah Thomas had met at previous puzzle competitions, where Koster said Thomas would sometimes beat her times. Koster met another teammate, Jane Lovett, through Face­ book. Lovett had asked to borrow one of Koster’s many puzzles. Their fourth team­ mate, Doug Coin, met them all on Monday. It was Coin’s first time attending a puzzle com­ petition. Koster, Coin and Lovett all traveled from Grand Rapids just to attend, with Thomas traveling from Kalamazoo. They were all unitej on Monday through their love of puzzles. 019 w» 4 f ; 3.' I 11 & ItF I . u barrier for entry into the competitive puzzle scene, but the skill ceiling is high. Those who have many hours of practice at puzzling have an intuitive sense for puzzles that others may lack. Lovett said she had a good chance to hone her skills while staying indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eventually, puzzlers can notice things like differences in puzzle brands and even the sounds pieces make when dropped onto a table. “There’s brands we like and brands we don t like,” Lovett said. “I learned during COVID that they all have different tonalities when you dump them onto a table. They all sound different.” The competitive puzzle scene isn’t just confmed to West Michigan. Competitive puzzling is a steadily growing community that’s currently having a moment nationwide, Koster said. A national puzzle competition in San Diego just took place a few weeks.ago. “It’s a thing. It’s currently a thing," Koster said. For those looking to up their puzzle skills, Monday’s winners had these tips to offer: stick to the tried-and-true method of complet­ ing the edges first, then divide and conquer. “There’s one designated border person, and then we split colors,’’ Koster said. ®a ; J ? 1 b 4 l'J» 'e> s A S' r 1 s ■9 * 4 f •l .'x: •is >, I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Mat if the township board determines . II and wi^ the special assessment, the board to proceed assessment roll to be prepared another hearing will be held Tn " ■ I sneciAliv »^ot‘ce to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments t I < r b 1’ in person at the hearing to protest the special shall be permitted to file assessment, or at or before the hearing his or he apnearXKe and his or her persona! or protest by letter to be present in person or by representativ ‘ A" interested persons are invited representative and to express their views at the public hearing. hi; f7 II I f. I i I K ' 41 I. I ? b * 1/ '« » ■«. An own,,pan, i„ o; b».« b„ U „ « “71 * I Jt , s that appearance and protest at the public hearing ®^®®ssment to the State Tax Tribunal IS required in order to appeal the within 30 days after the specialise < V f f. 5 i"> 1^ ■-■Mf *150•If* T 1 s w. concerning the proposed special assessment. T MUf * Prairieville Township will provide with disabilities at the hearing services to individuals upon four (4) days ’ notice address below. to the Township Clerk at the r r aV f Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 procKfrom ent^ the jigsaw puzzle competition, with of Hastings Public Library. Cindy wH.uy Koster, rxuoioi. Sarah oaran Thomas ihomas. Doua Com and Jane Lovett worked together to complete a 500-piece puzzle in less than 30 minutes during a jigsaw puzzle com­ petition Monday night at Hastings Public Library. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) < I 1 Sa. I * �t t ’ ft P! « ) A ■ t ♦ i r !»■ I •*L ft J ftL . 6.’ ft lb&^ b I •V I 9 \ K w *1i Hastings | sports SECTION •s . ',V r ft / ANNER I i I X is J 1 ’^lie I I % 'is jC" Thursday, April 11, 2024 jK t X • 41 I u ff Vr I V F A 1 Saxon track to be powered by 400 guys again t R, \h.' i» *A i 00 ’*>9. Hi I J I V •• r ’ k » < mof »JS RXi / *r_ r • v *• . i r'i 9 I I I r Sports Editor Hastings is set to open the 2024 InterState-8 Athletic Conference varsity boys’ track and field season at Coldwater April 23. Il’s been a great run over the past seven seasons for the Saxons. Since they joined the 1-8, the Hastings varsity boys’ track and field team has never placed lower than third in the conference standings and been over.500 in conference duals every single season. Hastings was 5-2 in conference duals a year ago and placed third last spring and the Saxons are looking to see if they can improve on those numbers in 2024, and get back to the MITCH Team State Finals where they played « . 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They won confer­ ence and regional titles in that race. Nickels, a senior captoin, was also the 1-8 runner-up in the high jump last season and in the 400-meter run where he set his personal record in the race at 52.09 seconds. He has a Brett Bremer k , f U,dg , A ) ♦ I; ♦ * •**>*.. ’fill fflOtteV bootl*” SI"*•' ««*** KosB^f ll# /A k (di­ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons had settled into third place in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference until last season. After six seasons of third-place conference finishes, the Saxons were second in 2023. “Our goal is to level up one more place again and get a conference title.” Hastings head coach Brian Teed said. The Saxons were 5-2 in conference duals a year ago and then finished behind only Harper Creek at the conference championship meet at the end of the season. The Beavers are the team most likely to stand in the way of the Saxons in their quest for a conference title. The two teams had five of the top ten fin­ ishers in five events at the Interstate-8 Cham­ pionship last spring, and three other events where four of the top ten were either Saxons or Beavers. The two teams combined to win three of the four relays loo. Those successes came across all manner of events on the track and in the field. Addey Nickels, Isabelle Roosien and Myah Vincent, now seniors, teamed up w ith then senior Madison Nino for Saxon confer­ ence championships in the two sprint relays last season; the 4xl00-meler relay and the 4x200 relay. They went on to compete in both races at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals and earn a medal in the 4x200-meter relay for a fifth­ place finish. Nickels and Roosien are senior captains this season. Individually, Roosien was a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash and Nickels was a state medalist in the 300meter intermediate hurdles thanks to a fifthplace time of 47.82 that also set a new per­ sonal record. 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X>24 10 h» 4 1 r : r* Saxon softball looks to Top of line-up mostly intact for Saxon baseball build on late 2023 wins ‘ I « « » Brett Bremer Spiirt\ Editor It t(M>k about a week and a half of prac(H. hi‘lorr Hastings varsity sofiball coach IXmus Redmon really saw what he’d bren looking for. They clicked. "he upperclassmen were talking to the unJ'J J.p «men and the freshmen and Miphomorvs." Redman said. ‘They were intermixing better than they had been Ihe> ‘re just getting used to each other Youngsters xsill be key for the Hastings varsity soHball team this spnng as it ork.5 to rebound from a tough few years where wins have been few' and for Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons are spending the early part of Ihc spring trying to build some pitching depth. Landon Steward was the number one of the Saxons a year ago, taking on Interstatc-S Ath­ letic Conference foes in game one of conference doublehead­ ers and getting the start in the Saxons’ district ballgame in June. There isn’t a lot of varsity pitching depth behind him though. “We arc definitely looking at building more pitchers every day,” Hastings head coach Jason Sixberry said. Really, there isn’t a lot of var­ sity experience overall. The team does have seven seniors this spring, but Steward, Lars Sorensen, Eastin Tibble and David Jiles were the only ones that saw regular varsity action as juniors. It’s a solid core. Steward is a captain for the second time and is a three-year varsity starter. He could see time at first base, catcher and in the outfield when he’s not on the mound. Tibble and Steward were reg­ ularly the Saxons’ 3-4 hitters in the line-up in 2023 and Sorensen is back in the lead-off spot. Coach Sixberry likes Sorensen’s versatility in the field as he enters his third year as a varsity starter. Tibble and Jiles will both likely get more turns on the mound, with Jiles in the outfield on a regular basis and Tibble manning a spot on the left side of the infield. The rest of the Saxon senior group includes Mason Bailey, Zach Byle and Brennan Sensiba. Sixberry is in his third season as the varsity head coach at Hastings, but has been a main­ stay in the program over more than two decades. His guys were held winless last spring, so snap- first baseman Carissa Rosenberger. Sophomore Kaylcc Dahms will throw some innings from the circle this .season for the Saxons as well. »• They're kind of taking the reigns,” Redman said of his captains. “Il is like I told them the other day. The dynamics of this team arc different than it was la.st year because we have a freshman pitcher and wc have two sophomores. Everybody knows they’re going to contribute.” Redman said he thinks getting a cou­ ple wins late last season really helped the offseason program and has things going well this spring. He said he can see the culture improving and he liked the philosophy his girls used going about things in the offseason. Tlicy’rc not just going through the motions. They believe in themselves a bit," Redman said. He said there was a lot of offseason work being done in the allowed small groups with the assistance of JV coach Tyler Jiles. There were Tuesday and Thursday workouts for hitting and fielding and a couple hours of work for pitchers and catchers on Wednesdays. One thing that is tough to work on during the offseason in the gym is out­ field defense. That”s a spot that Redman knew was going to need some work coming into the season and as that improves it’ll help the Saxons’ young pitchers out a lot and really help the team keep runs off opponents’ side of the scoreboard. If all goes well, the Saxons are hoping they can move up into the middle of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference’s final standings this season. The Saxons are set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season with a doubleheader at Pennfield Thursday, April 11. The Saxons also had a tune-up on the schedule at Saranac Tuesday, April 9, to open the year. There is the potential for the Saxons to open the sea­ son with a couple victories. Hastings will be on its home diamond the first time when it plays host to the annual Barry County invitational Satur­ day, April 13. Coldwater comes to Hastings for an 1-8 doubleheader next Tuesday, April 16. between Redman relumed to the pro­ gram as head coach late last season and oversaw his girls getting a couple wins for the first time in a few seasons. Back from that squad arc senior staners Lucy Hamard at second base, senior outfielder Abby Peake and senior catch­ er Carly Frazer as well as junior short­ stop Zoey Bennett. Fellow seniors Aubree Rowsc, Pcightyn Cronk. Sofia Sunior and Lara Schaefer will be work­ ing to fill rolls too. Bennett, Frazer and Sunior are team captains this spring. The youngsters they'll be relying on lo help them out arc led by freshman pitcher Jordyn Birdsall and sophomore • tt 4 91 A ft >4 I* K Ih * I 4 i w »a a I 0 ■a *I 0 Carly Frazer ► tl ir lit*' a \ > 1 J f t i. * ^.1 1 kJ 2^ I . I * J V .2 I •' A 24 r » I f Lars Sorensen I I I ping that skid will be something on everyone’s minds as the sea­ son gets started. The Saxons were scheduled to host Plainwell for a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday, April 9. Guys looking to fill varsity roles this spring that coach Sixberry is looking for good things from includes junior Dustin Lampart and sophomores Jackson Hayes and Colten Denton. All three could pitch or play catcher as well as a few other spots on the field. The Saxon coach said Lampart is a solid short stop and another especially strong hitter to add to the lineup. Fellow sophomore Scott Sanders could be a key varsity* contributor too. There are just 11 guys on the varsity roster. Coach Sixberry said there will likely be couple of sophomores and freshmen who jump up from the JV to help out the varsity throughout the I R 1 I season. The Saxons go to Pennfield Thursday to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference sea­ son with a doubleheader against the Panthers. Sixberry said he expects Harper Creek and Coldwater to be especially tough in the con­ ference. Hastings will be back on its home diamond at Johnson Field hosting the annual Barry County Invitational Saturday, April 13. vv We have should have a solid batting line-up this year if we can keep everyone healthy. We have a group which could be strong leaders in our community as they continue to grow and mative,’L S#?f}?eTTy, widrt, While the Saxons’work, on their future throughout the spring, they will also take a moment to look back at their past this season. There are plans for a new team record board to be unveiled Friday, May 10. < r a f ,-a V • V • 1 [ r- < 1^' * - L-K 1.1 Cl av . 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Hll 49058 THE HASTINGS BANNER cs Devoref/ to the interests o/Barrv County' since 1856 % 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 269-945-9554 HA M I i1 » p Ct >t>w. • I ttttt tn / ’I/f ittf Pole I 300 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings » South of Hastings on M-37 9200 E-M79 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml a WWW,SOIIIhside4ki.U .-om 517.852.9712 1401 N. BROADWAY. HASTINGS _269-818-1020 269.945.2417 I I A ’ • 4 1 I A • tL �■ ' R The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 2024 — Page 11 M i/' IB y U X r* 1 «- - I *r*4 Saxon soccer starting line up mostly the same as 2023 sw ftii c* L ’’ u ft Brett Bremer ‘ I'S' sss 5 b I > T t £> ' 1 * I T ^’ W' ■ ft-*'. I ~^—.. -.^sL-iw ft* ( ’I' ' k X \<A.: 1 I ( ■ v’^f I K >• 1 - r e 1 *I A y< t ft I i r' I I ' ^-W 4 ’* ? 4 r r?' w g / I J «>. e •k k K X T < t w*t J n -I V • V z I Bii r •?> K«< ft * WM V AT*; *1^ reason »• X . > ■ I IKSt 'JU g>tofK «5i *b> *»«; A* i rV I, . I 4 • • ♦V I ■t I . 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' • tj f • .H* A I* Y 'S lb I . 1^ £ f * I <•* lb 9 / t < :i 9 " X- ' > -9 r A - 4 c «! r z. as 6' < x 1 I * •>>01011 \ • c l« 1 Ik ft I 5 :i\, W I I f ( k > 1 1 I e r 4 K r r V A A iT ( w ft < I I . .‘J ( I) k. A k < -isr ■: ■ t* *. 1 i i n I « '•w I » 1 V AA -9 k I * K ( J w P’! y ■ • V. .«W4 w t 1 c t f 1 Sports Editor It has been a while since the Saxons have f had this kind of experience on the field. S' •V 4 “Last year’s team was a little bit younger. This year it’s the same group of girls minus < J PVBP*" one,” Hastings varsity girls’ soccer coach ft Tim Schoessel said as his girls prepped for ft .Wx 'X ft .■ K the 2024 season. “It has probably been sever ­ severI al, several years since I’ve had a back-to< '* back team with this much talent.” .A «• The one key loss to graduation was at strik­ er, but the Saxons still have some pretty great scoring threats. Leading the way will be iS senior forward Raegan Morrison. ii n» Through the midfield the Saxons bring back juniors Brianna Darling, Kalli Koning «: and Alyson Miller along with sophomore Dez ri'G^k Mathis. / The back line has senior Dekota Blough protecting the net with a defense in front of her that includes juniors Jordyn Winters, r > "M w Kennedy Lewis, Bella Kensington and senior .‘.i t Kimber Fenstemaker. 1 r Joining Morrison up on the attack this sea­ son are junior Jordan Milanowski and fresh­ man Hannah Sorensen. Abby Coach Schoessel said senior Abigail Byykkonen is working through an injury and hop­ i'^ r: ing to get to join the squad at some time before the year is up. I V “It looks like the rust is coming off pretty '7 kquick, which is not typically what happens,” ft L^V *#•; s coach Schoessel said. “We have three games St« '?ir<i > Ai* orc r before spring break. I am excited to see them i t? moving. We’re doing some small number Brett Bremer tip -q ;?< activities and working with some newer peo­ Sports Editor ple that are coming in to do back up and Hastings had one of its best girls' tennis support roles. The starting core looks pretty seasons in decades last spring winning 11 of ifilJ f t A good and ready to go. We need some field 14 duals and finishing third at the Interstate-8 *•’*« il time to work out some kinks. Other than that Athletic Conference tournament. <. II we're looking pretty good.” That 12-person varsity line-up was filled "f* .31^ T with six seniors who graduated in the spring, The weather allowed for the Saxons to get , I 1‘ CSLlHIBr^ *-SI meaning there is some work to do to rework two of those three games in before the break. the 2024 line-up. Hastings went l-I with a loss to Thomapple ■ • i»x.. ■» Sf»<^ Hastings head coach Andrew Haines is Kellogg and a win over Delton Kellogg. looking forward to the challenge. tfilS** “We have some newer girls coming in to K-' dAr This team is young and full of energy, fill behind our defensive wings specifically, r Haines said. “ If that can be focused, we are and they are definitely not as seasoned in i ij ■ b ‘4 in a great spot to bgth rebuild, improve and learning how to mdve and track the ball. I see “i V .Hi .1E-. ;ril . • win. I'm looking forward to the challenges that as my biggest hurdle right now,” Schoes­ this brings and the energy it provides.” sel said of the work that needs to be done Raegen Morrison There are a few great pieces back for the early this season. Saxons. Starting with the return of first sin ­ In all, the program has 35 girls out for Saxagainst Lakewood Tuesday afternoon and 1-8 race. “They have good talent. It should lay gles player Abby Beemer gives Hastings a leg ons. Schoessel said those numbers were will be in action on Pierce Field again today, out almost like it did last year, with those up on a lot of teams that would feel like they unexpected in a positive way. Exchange stu­ April 11, taking on Springport. Hastings goes being the top two teams trying to knock each are in a rebuilding mode. She won 13 match ­ dents do make up a big portion of the JV to Tri-County Monday, April 15, and will be other off. Coldwater will probably be tough. es last spring as a junior and posted a 5-2 squad. The varsity roster has 22 girls on it, home Tuesday against Wellspring Prep. I wouldn’t mind knocking off one of record in her team's 1-8 duals. and Schoessel said there will be a few girls The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference seathose two top teams, if not both,” he added. Hastings also brings back fourth singles who move back and forth between the JV and son starts April 19 at Pennfield. “We hit them late in the season, so we should player MJ Deal who will slot back into the needed. “As always Marshall, Harper Creek will be have all of our kinks worked out and have a singles line-up as a junior this season. 1 he Saxons were scheduled for a match right up there again,” Schoessel said of the good shot at going after them.” Coach Haines expects foreign exchange f 1 < 18 1 4 4>h. t Hamilton outdoes HHS girls in first tennis dual Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior first singles player Abby Beemer picked up the first victory of the season for the Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team, but the Hastings girls were downed by the visiting Hamilton Hawkeyes Tuesday afternoon 7-1. Beemer fought off the Hawkeyes’ top player Isabelle Troost in the first singles match 6-2, 7-5. There were good battles throughout the singles lineup. MJ Deal went to a third-set super tiebreaker with Hamilton Alyssa Franck. Deal took the opening set 6-4 in their second singles match, but Franck ral­ lied for a 6-2 win in set number two and then pulled out a 10-6 victory in the tie­ breaker. Foreign exchange students Kaja Paulsen and Beatrice Creaco played their first Amer­ ican varsity tennis matches for the Saxons and Hastings head coach Andrew Haines aid they both played great matches. Paulsen was bested 6-1, 6-4 by the Hawkeyes’ Natalie •t. i.. students Beatrice Creaco and Kaja Paulsen to round out the singles line-up, but freshman Sophia Haywood could fill a singles spot too. In all, Haines said he has six girls back : with varying levels of varsity experience. Much of that comes on the doubles side. There are some big holes and shoes to fill,” Haines added. Overall, he said his doubles teams have a* - ’ lot to learn yet. As the doubles’ teams gain experience, the Saxons will eye a spot in the top half of the 1-8 this spring. Haines said he expects Parma Western to once again be the toughest team in the 1-8, and he also expectslli^er Creek to be especially. tough. The Palm a Ws tern girls were I6th al • the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls’ Tennis Finals last spring after beating' . . out former conference foe Jackson Lumen Christi for another 1-8 tournament title. ■ ' The Saxons were slated to open the season before spring break, but had a dual with Hol-, ■ land canceled due to the weather. They were' set to host Hamilton Tuesday, April 9, andwill be back in action at home this afternoon,April 11, taking on Ottawa Hills. ' '■ The conference season opens right away with a key match-up at Pennfield April 15. ♦ !» Musty Basement? WE CAN HELP! Grunst at third singles. In the fourth singles match, Creaco fell 6-2, 6-3 to Hamilton’s MacKenzie Eding. Gracie Wilson and Sophia Haywood at first doubles took the only games for the Saxons on the doubles side, falling to Ham­ ilton’s top duo of Haylie Peterman and Joelle Boeskool 6-2, 6-0. Hamilton won the other three doubles flights 6-0, 6-0. Weather-permitting, the Saxons will be at home again this afternoon, April 11, for a non-conference dual with Ottawa Hills. ft / I Basement Waterproofing | vf Indoor Air Quality i vf Foundation Repair Crawl Space Service BEFORE AFTER TRACK, continued from page 9 -■ •ij I k*—? j t^1 J —ar" TbaiJ^^'” IKI B* EPW* ft I *, ' -eraf^ spofl^^ r f. PR in the high jump of 6-4. Nickels is a senior team captain. Barnum is a junior Senior middle distance runner Jonah Teed and senior sprinter Aiden SaintAmour are also captains for the Saxons this season. The returning group’s outstanding pieces also include senior distance runner Riley Shults, junior distance runner Brandon Sim­ mons, senior sprinter Reuben Solmes and junior throwers Isaac Friddle and Isaiah Wilson. Hastings head coach Brian Teed said he is also looking forward to improvements from senior sprinters Gerald Miller and Haiden Simmet. Freshmen Caleb Kramer and Maverik Peake will add athleticism in the jumps and sprints this spring too. Coach Teed said he expects the team to be strong in the jumps and the open running events, with especially strong 400-meter run­ ners agin. “A track team lives and breathes on 400meter runners,” coach Teed said. “ 400-meter runners bring a sense of toughness to a team f that inspires all other areas. A few specialty things are the ones the Saxons are looking to shore up. The throwers are hoping to improve their discus skills, there are also some holes to fill in the pole vault and hurdles where the Saxons have lost a ton of talent to graduation in recent seasons. Hastings was set to open its season Tuesday with a non-conference tri inside Baum Stadi­ um at Johnson Field. The Saxons will be on their home track again Friday as they host the annual Hastings Invitational. • Is’. .A V L 2 .J r a /> * X > V r e«> ■i « 2? ? 3.’^ ar R*-i •4 W C r ir J *11 I tL "v; • ij- *K i’.’.t <e* f A l» J I j.-Bj f h*-; • ••fc r I ••V’ k“i ^-w •• *•« •» -f I A r *> s Is? « r. 1-8 BATTLE, continued from page 9 s .T “t. gwrt-j* n r d Olivia Friddle, a sate qualifier in the pole vault and shot put last year, but an injury suffered during basketball season will keep her out this spring. The team does bring back junior Zoe Wat­ son in the throws and sophomore Ava Note■“om will take turns in the throws, jumps and sprints in her second varsity season. There are newcomers certainly capable of helping make up some of the points lost to Friddle’s injury and the graduation of all-state senior sprinter/jumper Madison Nino. The group of freshmen is led by distance runner Caroline Randall who was a state medalist and the 1-8 champion in her first cross coun­ try season, and freshman jumper/sprinter Bella Randall. The team is also looking forward to see how junior Naomi Grummet will be able to score in the throws and for good performanc­ es from senior sprinter Ashlyn Spencer. Our team strength is sprints, jumps, and throws,” coach Teed Said. “We have good leadership and an attitude from the girls on the team to try just about anything. It always helps a lot to have moving pieces in working through lineups. If there is one thing the team will really ftft ftft need to work to build it is some depth in the distance events to go along with Randall. The Saxons wqre set to open the outdoor portion of the schedule at home taking on Maple Valley and Tri-Unity Christian in a non-conference tri at Baum Stadium at John­ son Field Tuesday. They will be home again Friday for their annual Hastings Invitational. The lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts for the Saxons when they visit Coldwater April 23. The team’s big dual with Harper Creek will come May 13 at Marshall High School on a day when the two teams also go up against the RedHawks. $750 OFF efi/e Plus FREE------------I Home Air Quality Test ($399 value) J CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ESTIMATE , ft 1-888-989-0812 New orders only. Cannot t>e combined with any other otter Minimum purchose required Other restricitons may apply. 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April 11, 2024 —The Hastings Banner 1 I' J I .EGAL NOTICES Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, * that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part .of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at i 00 PM, on May 16, 2024. The amount due on he rrortgage may be greater on the day of sale. the highest bid at the sale does not automatically ^ehtitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of we property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds offi<re or a iTOurance company, either of which may charge e tee f<f this information; ' Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chitton. a 1 married woman, as her Sole and Separate .Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as Rpg •nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or •n6m NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 25. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of whidi may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man. and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007 and recorded January 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080111-0000387 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank. N.A. as Successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five and 69/100 Dollars ($107,225.69). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of tiiem, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 25, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 27; thence 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true Point of Beginning: thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200 III feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the Point of Beginning. 2031 Hubble Rd. Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; March 28,2024 File No, 24-003003 Firm Name; Orlans PC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (03-28)(04-18) 219326 - , Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC • '* Date of Mortgage: January 29. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $313,471.95 . • Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated iri Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of • Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West desenbed as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section ‘ 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00 ’degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North • -and South 1/4 line of Section 28. a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594 42 feet: thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176 43 feet; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet: thence South M degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; ' thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 •minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South •'21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet . to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 . degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said fine. 337.17 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exdusive easement for * ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows; Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet: thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thenoe North 86 degrees . 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centertine: thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds ■\fttest 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 -minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; tiience North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 3'27.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 rninutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; you are a military service member on active duty, if . ftience North 16 degrees 11. minutes 32 seconds your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 West 84.15 feet; thenc^ South 70 degrees 51 ■ rhiriutes Ife'secorids Wfest feet; thence North'*' . days ago, or if you have bedn ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this , -thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature •minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s the point of ending Barry County, Michigan ched< at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry , Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. May 9, 2024. ; The redemption period shall be 6 months from the The amount due on the mortgage may be greater , date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the a rdance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to real property is used for agricultural purposes as free and clear ownership of the property. A potential defined by MCL 600.3240(16). purchaser is encouraged to contact the county , If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under register of deeds office or a title insurance company, Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, either of which may charge a fee for this information. irtrsuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Default has been made in the conditions of a certain responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage made by Trystyn Alan Yoder, An Unmarried ryrtgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems •fqr damaging the property during the redemption Inc., acting solely as nominee for Primelending. A period. Piainscapital Company. Mortgagee, dated August Attention homeowner: If you are a military service 30. 2018, and recorded on September 7, 2018, as jromber on active duty, if your period of active duty Document Number; 2018-008732, Barry County hjs concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have Records, said mortgage was assigned to Aurora been ordered to active duty, please contact the Financial Group, Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage a|omey for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the dated March 27, 2024 and recorded April 02, 2024 by taephone number stated in this notice. Document Number; 2024-002154. on which mortgage ■ J This notice is from a debt collector there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Date of notice; April 4,2024 One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Three Hundred Tjott Law, P.C. Frfty-Two and 16/100 ($193,352.16) including interest 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 at the rate of 3.5(XXX)% per annum. Said premises are Fbrmington Hills. Ml 48334 situated in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. (248) 642-2515 Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the -1527132 Southwest comer of The East 1/2 of the Southeast .(04-04)(04-25) 214791 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, for place SYNOPSIS of beginning, thence East 545.00 feet, thence North RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 500,00 Feet, thence West 545.00 feet; thence South regular BOARD MEETING 500.00 feet to place of beginning. O)mmonly known March 13.2024-7:00 p.m. as: 4851 LAWRENCE RD. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If All^nra order and Pledge the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the of redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date ? Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for Hawthorne, Watson, Bellmore, James. Hall. Lectka agricultural purposes. If the property is determined ■ Absent: None abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ Approved the Agenda or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days wI ' Approved the Consent Agenda from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, Monthly Treasurer's Report whichever is later. If the property Is presumed to Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date Motion to accept Ordinance #2024-192 for first of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, reachng Roll Call Vote - All ayes, moton pas^s rISi '8 1 year, Pursuant to MCL Motion to approve Resolution #2024-300 w0^278, if the property Is sold at a foreclosure sale, Roll Call Vote - 5-2, motion passes the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure Adjournment 8:15 pm sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the Respectfully submitted, redemption period. TO ALL Robin Hawthorne, Clerk foreclosing mortgagee can f ^11 damages are, Attested to by, f any. limited solely to the return of Larry Watson, Supervisor the bid amount 215048 Ava^uI interest. Dated: April 11, Associates, PC. Attorneys cFinancial Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Xowr'r" Bfoomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) PNO. (04-11)(05-02) 215088 FOCUS Financial SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE L-.ll 1 BARRY COUNTY Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is Notice of under section 3212 of the revised judicature given act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, tha the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some oj at a public auction sale to the highest P'd^er for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 18, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE. Mortgagor(8); Teresa Bartlett, a divorced woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 23,2022 Recorded on June 28, 2022, in Document No. 2022-007158, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred FiftyOne Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 03/100 Dollars ($151,861.03) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: LOT 1203, VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. THEREOF PLAT ACCORDING THE TO RECORDED IN LIBER A OF PLATS. PAGE 1. Commonly known as 412 W Clinton St. Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 2 3938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1525962 (03-21 )(04-11) 213998 1 I II Provided by the Harry C (funty of/i^’^'^ of Ed ward Jones Member SIPC z' A' I I Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Wendi Stratton CFP® Rnancial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 / We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives - but life can be unpredict­ able. If you were ever to need some type of long-tenn care, would you be financially pre­ pared? Long-term care encompasses everything from the services of a home health aide to a stay in an assisted living facility to a long residence in a nursing home. You may never need any of these kinds of care, but the odds aren’t nec­ essarily in your favor Someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and support in their remaining years, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And all types of long-term care can involve considerable financial expense. The median annual cost for a home health aide’s services is more than $60,000 per year, and it’s more than $ 100,000 per year for a private room in a nursing home, according to CJenworth, an insurance company. Furthermore, contrary to many people’s expec­ tations, Medicare usually pays very little of these costs. Of course, some people ex­ pect their family will be able to take care of their long-term care needs. But this may not be a vi­ able strategy. For one thing, your family members simply may not have the skills needed to give you the type of care you may require. Also, by the time you might need help, your grown children or other family members might not live in your area. So, you may need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the potential costs of long­ term care. Basically, you’ve got two main choices: You could self-insure or you could transfer the risk by purchasing some type of long-term care insurance. If you have considerable fi­ nancial resources, you might find self-insuring to be attractive, rath­ er than choosing insurance and paying policy premiums. You may wish to keep an emergency savings or investment account that’s earmarked exclusively for long-term care to help avoid re­ lying on your other retirement ac­ counts. But self-insuring has two use main drawbacks. First, 1 long-term care can be costly, you might need to plan for a signifi­ cant amount And second, it will be quite hard to predict exactly how much money you’ll need, because so many variables are involved - your age when you start needing care, interest rales or inflation, the cost of care in your area, the type of care you’ll require, the length of time you’ll ne^ care, and so on. As an alternative to self-insur­ ing, you could purchase long-term care insurance, which can provide benefits for home health care, adult day care and assisted living ✓« ** and nursing home facilities. How­ ever, you will need to consider the issues attached to long-term care insurance. For one thing, it can be expensive, though the younger you are when you buy your poli­ cy, the more affordable it be. Also, long-term care policies typ­ ically require you to wait a certain amount of time before benefits are paid. But policies vary j9 tb' in what they offer, so, if you are thinking of buying this insurance, you’ll want to review options and compare benefits and costs. In any case, by being aware of the potential ne^ for long-term 5i STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29746-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY I 4 r* B 'iJ’**ii**^ 4 < W’ I u’ 11** I* 9 r* All real cslaic advcftiilng in this newspaper is subjeci to the Fair Housing “'t Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make It illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or diacriminnilon based on race, color, religion sea, handicap, familial status, national ongin. age or manial status, or an intention, to make any such imitation or discrimination." the n ® ''' parents or legal ^st^iani, pregnant women and people securing custody of children undeHS *111 n« knowingly which l2"i real estate *‘olat»on of the luw. Our readers are herkhv informed thut all gs odsertiscd in thia newspaper arc available on an equal opponunily basis. To Fnir u., Jiscriminudon fall the Fair Housing Cenicr al 61(^-451-2980 TkjaUiirx* --- ‘ -^vau. the ’cl^phone number for the heanng impaired Is I-HOO-O2P •9275. »».WW '4 fI I L I* ♦* a/ |jgr This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Finan­ cial Advisor. Bl r» Bl* B « V • • sr 1 » . STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29767-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Mark W. Crfsher. Date of birth: May 31, 1957. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CR^PITOR^: The decedent, Mark W. Crisher, died February 8, 2024. Creditors of the dec^ent are notified that all 4 I 1 * OS fV* ]S^-ao* * 1 i ai V Bl Tt* S«fiS3 I* wit** »--5 iori ««• •Si' ««2 *0 I B'* «« T:r iffiB TillfcsSX B if S OB I fi.:> & 68 claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ashley M. Weaver, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. I -jLRSi- ^*r LtUX a ikR II <T r* K 31 <B«s:wr^tiosv asiai ® £<aRc i k 5’2r> am ; < ‘ ■ IT» 1 t a * A jbi I • M > f »nM|r ■ 'L ■“• i b« tat M Mm w’lr II J8P >a» * ..M I I 215047 i J**«PS Saons in I •’St 1*0 iiaii NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Richard L. Scrimellng. Date of birth: August 28,1956. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Richard L. Schmeling, of 6650 South Boutler Road, Shelbyville, Ml 49344. died March 23, 2024 There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joshua Schmeling, Successor Trustee of the Richard L. Schmeling Living Trust Agreement dated May 19, 2020 and amended and restated on October 18. 2023, or in care of Jackie I. Baker, Attorney at Law, 137 W. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it ‘’I* I - i — sanies Be <311 r ... J « »<«« % \ 'r • ' 5 XI. ‘ 'S'-' « X 'talk >»lw 'K Jackie L. Baker (P76955) 137 W. State Street Hastings, Mi 49058 (269) 945-3999 Joshua Schmeling 10521 Blake wood Drive Knoxville. 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Placing the matter may be barred or affected by the the highest bid at the sale does not automatically following: entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to TAKE NOTICE: Stephanie Suzanne Fekkes contact the county register of deeds office or a title has filed a petition for name change. A name insurance company, either of which may charge a change hearing will be held on May 8, 2024 fee for this information; at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Adam M Home, a Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. married man Doherty to change the name of Stephanie Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Suzanne Fekkes to Stephanie Suzanne Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as Fekkes-Cordova. nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns 215046 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. Date of Mortgage; July 7, 2017 STATE OF MICHIGAN Date of Mortgage Recording: July 11, 2017 PROBATE COURT Amount claimed due on date of notice’ BARRY COUNTY $136,141.23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated Decedent’s Estate in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, CASE NO. and JUDGE and described as; Lot 6 of Prairieville Heights, 24-29762-DE Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan^ William M. Doherty according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded Court Address in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 34. 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Common street address (if any): 8324 Delton Rd Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Delton, Ml 49046-7716 Estate of Larry J. Hook. Date of birth: 2-9-1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: The redemption period shall be 6 months from the NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Larry date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in J. 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April 11, 2024 p ~ Page 13- SPRHIG^SPDRTS PREVIEWS *-ri" f; X’ L $1 i Success continued for county cheer teams ■'’I Ii SlSs I I Or .7 N * 'tl', SSs Sf;!;; SijS Jsssy* ’''St * * Sis S’Js SA*. w **'’4 i — *ki2**M hl i « >. I 1 i I ?a L'X «£« WK CHANGE C«EC nail l.lOHBTY f H.’S. r t.Y ■wiarj '’•Vsaosr I I ” “I "2? 7 58^216 * I FkIw iwtoB fcTiOTo EW»wt7 ! I ! irtwe PmMa4ta Jakh..U a.* . ’**’**»**»iw (SOSSWftfesra'WitTi I rorfisaterfefflsypUiacr^rtT^i I O’tr Tie to Vane te’W® •a f Krad , ad or Itejl lte| i 2C8< Z8i rrc ■ere H K j i < 236 W. Com St Sfe 302. ijomfifceuWSr’SJC «El'« I t ffwoe re name of Waw yi.u leads our team by example both as an athlete and a student. Alexa always gives every thing she has when she is out on the mat performing.” Payton Gater, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore backspot, she was named honor­ able mention all-state at the end of the season. TK head coach Madelynn Lula was impressed with how she took on a leadership role at a young age this fall. The TK coach said Gater would be one to make sure skills that needed it were trained again and again, and got teammates to follow along in an encouraging way. “She is a fantas­ tic athlete too,” Lula added. Mali Holland, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior main base for the Trojans, she was sec­ ond team all-district and first team all-region this season and a great leader for her team. “Mali is so freakin' talented,” coach Lula said. “She is just such a fantastic athlete. She can do everything you ask her to do with a smile on her face. You say jump, she says how high. Her talent and how good she is pushes everybody around her.” Ava Jahnke, Thornapple Kellogg: A first team all-district and all-region flyer for the Trojans, coach Lula said she really put her quiet strength to good use this winter while , , . a so showmg off her tremendous skills. “She is someone behind the scenes doing . more than anyone. She is so good about encouragement. If something is not going right, I have learned to see it - Ava was the one that turned around and grabbed someone by the arm or shoulders saying, ‘you’ve got this.’ Whatever is going on in your brain, block this.’ She is so good at cheering people up from a bad day.” Ciaira Kovich, Thornapple Kellogg; A sophomore flyer for the Trojans, Kovich was honored as second team all-region this season. Coach Lula said consistency is one of Kovich’s greatest attributes. She said she had the most consistent back tuck in round two on the team all season and any little wobble in round two skills or round three stunts had her going over, and over things in practice until it was cleaned up. Anna Jo Smith, Thomapple Kellogg: A main base during her senior season for TK, Smith was second team ail-sUte in Division 2 this sea­ son and also first team all-district and all-region. She shared the Teaunmate of the Year honor as voted her teammates this season. — on — by ~j — Coach Lula said she wouldralwayrspend ten or 15’ minutes after practice working with team­ mates on skills and stunts and was excellent at offering constructive criticism and support. Kenady Smith, Thornapple Kellogg; A senior backspot in all three rounds for TK, Smith was named first team all-state in Divi­ sion 2 at he end of the season while earning first team all-district and all-region too. Coach Lula called Smith relentless and hard-working, but what pushed her over the top this season was taking over a big leadership role to go along with her athletic talents. I AU-Barry County Competitive Cheer Second Team Samantha Makowksi, Delton Kellogg: A senior who was a four-year varsity cheerleader for DK. She was named first team all-district. “Sam has been a valuable member of the team for all four years. She has been a round one and three starter for the last three years. She is also a back up round two kid.” Emily Stonebumer, Delton Kellogg: A four-year varsity cheerleader for DK, Stone­ bumer was named second team all-district and also earned academic all-slate honors. “The last three years she has been a round one and three starter. She brings excitement, voice and face to both rounds,” coach Reynolds said Carly Frazer, Hastings: A Saxon senior, coach Jacinto called her a role model for the entire program. She was in ail three rounds for Hastings for most of her time on the varsity. She was named honorable mention all-district in Division 2 this season. “She has an amazing work ethic and does not quit,” Jacinto said. “She is our pep talk queen.” Mia Santos, Hastings: A senior, coach Jacinto called her a cheerleader who has been “a pillar for this team for four Years ” She was in all three rounds this season and her leadership earned her a spot as a team cantain. She was named hnnnraht*.----- ♦ilZ tain. She was named honorable mention all-district in Division 2. Adrianne VanDenberg, Hastings: A senior in all three rounds for the Saxons. Coach Jacinto said VanDenberg “focused hard on her basing technique and was super solid all season.” Skylarr Anderson, Lakewood: A freshman who was as key contributor in all three rounds for the Vikings in her first varsity season. Anderson also earned second team all-region and all-district this year and was honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Lilly Burgess, Lakewood; A senior flyer for the Vikings. Burgess was first team all-region and first team all-district this winter too. Nadia Martin, Lakewood: Another Viking senior flyer, Martin was honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Martin was also named first team all-region and all-district in her final varsity season. Navaeh Newton^ Lakewood; A senior, Newton was a key two-round cheerleader for her team. She was named second team all-district and second team all-region this year. Emily Reitz, Maple Valley: A junior flyer in her third varsity season at Maple Valley. Reitz performed in all three rounds this winter. She was named honorable mention all-confer­ ence in the Big 8 and second team all-district in Division 4. “Emily is one of our quiet leaders and leads by example,” head coach Sarah Huissen said. I I I 1, 2,5)jj caaKiaW^^ UK? '5-' < % I, • J . * t I *. * < 4 K. A r ■ c ft ft* fl 'X* Madelyn Waller “She is consistent and confident in her perfor-;' mances and continues to learn new skills for ? our team to utilize in the future. We are looking ' \ forward to her leadership next season.” 1< Sophia Rose, Maple VaUey: A junior in alC’ three rounds for the Lions. Rose performed • back spot, front spot and base duties in round' three as needed. She was named first team, all-conference in the Big 8 and second team'' ‘ all-district in Division 4. '7 J • “Sophia has a team first attitude and was’t^ ■ utilized in multiple positions in our round three She also challenged herself to improve hef^ skills and jumps this season. She also worked tQ£ learn new skills for our team to utilize this sea-o:. son and future seasons in round two. We are'' ’ looking forward to her leadership next year.” nl; Olivia Bouchard, Thomapple Kellogg: junior backspot, Bouchard pushed in thot ■■ weight room and the practice room and in tum'^t bling classes to be a key contributor in all three rounds for the Trojans this season. She earned^ -' first team all-district at the end of the season. 7 She earned her spot in round two for TK by- - • nailing her back tuck last summer. “She put in -; the work,” coach Lula said. “She did, and T know she still has more room to grow.” *' Kaylee Clarke, Thomapple KeUogg: A\ • sophomore flyer, Clarke earned her team’s coach’s award this season while making the -. challenging transition from being a main base^ coming into the season to being a flyer because of an injury that prevented her from lifting upt teammates. Coach Lula said Clarke is hard-working,'', • always on time, 9p4-^ to ask though prgvok-'^ ' ing questions in practice. “She has continued^ * to show improvement in many areas.” Mia Hilton, Thornapple Kellogg; Hilton earned academic all-state honors as a flyer this ' season for TK, was second team all-region and, honorable mention all-district. - . ■ Coach Lula said Hilton really grew physi­ cally and emotionally this season, and really worked to perfect her full twisting lay-out in round three. “She puts in her work in the off'^i ‘ season,” Lula said. “She wants to be the best abr ' her craft and that shows.” *' ' 74 11 r I I r 1^4 Saranac tops Saxons in their first two ballgames uwerocflSiTO® OiiirfiEiW * e Tie I ffJSS ±s r <ot t 'fil ■ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The opening doubleheader didn’t really go the way the Saxons were hoping Tues­ day at Saranac. The host Red Hawks took 13-4 and 11 -0 wins over the visiting Hastings varsity softball team. Hastings head coach Dennis Redman said he felt like his girls were really right in the first game, but simple miscues helped the Saranac girls score at least half of their runs. “I have a motto. If you take care of the bail, the ball will take care of you,” Red­ man said. “I live by that. All you have to do is take care of the ball and you don’t give up a lot of runs. They’ll get better. I guar­ antee that.” He said he felt like his girls learned a lot about themselves and as a team. He Panthers score 33 runs in sweep of the Lawton girls said there were likely some opening game jitters. The Saxon coach was pleased with the play of junior Zoey Bennett, and that his young pitchers Jordyn Birdsall, a fresh­ man, and sophomore Kaylee Dahms threw fairly well. Birdsall pitched the first game and three innings into the second game before Dahms took over in relief. Sophia Sunior had one of the big hits for the Saxons, a double, and Redman was really pleased with the way his girls bunted the ball - which really helped them plate a few runs. The Saxons are back in action this after­ noon, April 11, taking on Pennfield in the first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dou­ bleheader of the season in Battle Creek. Hastings hosts the annual Barry County Invitational with Delton Kellogg, Lake­ wood and Thomapple Kellogg Saturday. * LEGAL NOn^S I X. * -I 1 I 1 . r #5 w I <1 • ■ BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate/Trust Trust of Nick B. Bellows Trust dated July 31. 2013. Date of birth: January 2, 1949. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Nick B. Bellows, died March 10, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustee of the Nick B. allows Trust dated July 31, 2013, at 1700 Grove Street. Evanston, Illinois 60201, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ^uglas A. Mielock (P42924) 313 South Washington Square Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 371-8203 J? t e ✓ Lauren E. Schulte 1700 Grove Street Evanston, Illinois 60201 (773) 951-5751 4 » H 1 h e Brett Bremer Camilla Loss, Hastings: A senior, she was Sports Editor the Saxons’ only experienced flyer coming It was another outstanding winter for the into the year. five varsity competitive cheer teams in Barry “She set an amazing example for her team­ County. mates, and continued to push herself beyond Few sports have had the kind of sustained her limits,” coach Jacinto said. She was second success of competitive cheer in the area in team all-district this season. recent years. The Thomapple Kellogg and Makayla Pickett, Hastings: A senior in all Lakewood varsity competitive cheer teams three rounds for the Saxons after some hard once again qualified for the MHSAA Compet­ work to earn her spot in round three, Pickett itive Cheer Finals in 2024 - the Vikings in was named second team all-district this season. Division 3 and the Trojans in Division 2. “She lifted hard during sideline, which con­ Both teams shared conference champion­ tinued through competitive season,” coach ships during the 2023-24 season. The Vikings Jacinto said, adding “she had an awesome returned to the Capital Area Activities Confer­ season. ence White Division and split the wins at the Taylor Carpenter, Lakewood: A sopho­ two conference jamborees with the Portland more base in all three rounds for the Vikings girls. Thomapple Kellogg won the first two OK with outstanding tumbling skills. Gold Conference jamborees of the season and Carpenter was named first team all-state in then shared the conference title with the Cedar Division 3, as well as first team all-district and Springs girls who won the conference finale. all-region. She was one of four Vikings to earn On the way to the state finals, the Lakewood first team all-conference too. ladies won their program’s first ever regional championship. The Hastings girls had another outstanding Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season win­ ning a conference title of their own, but just missed out on advancing to the regional round of the state tournament in Division 2. Delton Kellogg advanced to the regional round of the state tournament in Division 4, while the Maple Lions came up just short of advancing to regionals along with the Panthers. Here are the 2023-24 AU-Barry County Competitive Cheer First and Second Teams. AU-Barry County Competitive Cheer First Team Emily Pillar Madelyn WaUer, Delton KeUogg: A senior in her third varsity season, Waller was a veter­ Emily Pilar, Lakewood: A senior out front an flyer for the Panthers and coach Zoe Reyn­ for the Vikings throughout the competition for olds said she had a skill set above most, was a the Vikings again this winter. great tumbler and a round one leader; Pilar was named first team all-conference, She was named first team all-conference, all-region and all-district. first team all-district and honorable mention Kassandra Schlottman, Lakewood; A all-region in Division 4 this season. And was Viking senior this season, Schlottman was also voted one of the Panthers’ co-MVPs this named second team all-state in Division 2. season while also earning academic all-state She earned first team all-district, all-region honors. and all-conference honors too. Maysse Weissner, Delton Kellogg: The Kylie Walkington, Lakewood: A senior in Panthers’ other co-MVP this season as a threeall three rounds for Lakewood this winter, she round senior in her third varsity season. Weisswas named honorable mention all-state in p- . ner was- narh^^ firet ^fJ^cohfererice^and i,2r*..u cf.ti first team all-district. Walkington was also first team all-confer“This season Maysse has grown in her turn­ ence, all-district and all-region this year. bling and stunting. She is a valuable asset to Alexa Reitz, Maple Valley: A senior flyer, the team,” coach Reynolds said. Reitz was named first team all-district this Audrey Aicken, Hastings; A freshman, season which was her fourth as a varsity cheer­ Aicken was first team all-region this season for leader with the Lions. She was also named first the Saxons as a flyer. She quickly earned a spot team all-conference in the Big 8. She was in all three rounds for the varsity. awarded the Lions’ Most Valuable Player She continued to improve all season long honor by her teammates. and completed her full for the first time at “Alexa is not only an inspiration to her entire districts according to head coach Linsey team, but to future cheerleaders here at Maple Jacinto. Valley, head coach Sarah Huissen said. “She r a* ?• I * I Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting April 8. 2024 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Resolution 2024-8 Renewal of Road Millage ballot language Resolution 2024-9 Renewal of Fire & Cemetery ballot language Purchase of two new voter stations Resolution 2024-7 Fire cost and recovery Election Inspector & Election Chair wages Adjourned at 6:50 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson. Clerk 215062 Attested to by Doug Peck. Supervisor 215159 Brett Bremer Sports editor Hopefully the Panthers saved some runs. The Delton Kellogg varsity softball team opened the 2024 season with 27-8 and 16-1 wins at Lawton Tuesday afternoon. DK head coach Jesse Lyons was pleased to have his girls open the season in such a way. It gave everyone on the varsity roster a chance to get some good game time, some­ thing especially nice since the team just had one practice coming out of spring break. Lizzy Stonebumer pitched both ballgames for the Panthers, going three innings in game two. She threw the first inning in game one before being relieved by Lillie Steele who pitched the final two innings. Stonebumer struck out five in that second game. Everybody got in on the run scoring. Maysse Wiessner and Jalin Lyons had three hits each in game two. Paige Davis, Alli Brandli and Abbi Wooden had two hits each for DK. Olivia Post had a hit too. in game one, Brandli was 4-for-4 with four runs scored. Davis had four hits too. Wiessner had three hits and Wooden, Macie Pape, Izzie Wendland, Stonebumer and Jalin Lyons had two hits each. The Delton Kellogg girls head to Hastings for the Barry County Invitational Saturday and then will host doubleheaders with Martin Tuesday and Fennville Thursday in the week ahead. [. K ' pl ' ff t L L h I ‘ 1 Hastings track teams win handily at their first tri Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity track and field teams had no trouble scoring two wins in a tri at Hastings High School Tuesday evening. The Saxon boys’ and girls’ teams both took wins over Comstock and Maple Valley. The Comstock Colts were 1-1 on the day, with the Colt boys’ and girls’ teams both besting the Lions too. The Hastings boys took a 129.5-27.5 win over Maple Valley and defeated Comstock 109-48. The Comstock boys outscored the Lions 104-44. Hastings guys won 14 of the 17 events. Seniors Reuben Solmes and Jonah Teed won two individual races each on the track. Solmes won the lOO-meter dash in 11.59 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 23.63 seconds. Teed was first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes 8.51 seconds and won the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 17.34 seconds. Saxon senior Charles Nickels had two indi­ vidual wins too. He took the high jump by getting over the bar at 5-6 and won the 400meter dash in 52.11. The Saxon team won every individual race on the track but one. Senior Riley Shults took the 1600-meter run in 5:10.80, junior Bran­ don Simmons won the 3200-meter run in 10:25.29. Comstock had senior Jaylen Claxton take the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a personal record time of 49.02. The Lions were led on the track by senior sprinter Evan Brandenburg who was second to Solmes in the 100 with a PR of 11.61 and in the 200 with a PR of 23.75. Brandenburg was the day’s long jump champ with a PR in that event too. He flew 20 feet 11.5 inches - five inches better than the regional performance that earned him a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals as a sophomore. The Saxon boys took the three longest relays. Seniors Aiden SaintAmour, Gerald Miller and Solmes teamed with junior Jett Barnum to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:34.63. Saint Amour, Barnum, Teed and Nickels won the 4x400-meter relay, a race the Saxons were second in at the D2 State finals last year, with a time of 3:33.80. In the 4x800-meter relay, the Saxon team of senior Caleb LaBoe, Simmons, junior Micah John­ son and Shults won in 9:02.40. Saxon senior Isaiah Wilson won the shot put with a mark of 40-7.25. The Hastings boys also had junior Draven Pennock win the pole vault by clearing 10-6, a height matched by Maple Valley senior Nic Martin who was the runner-up. The Hastings girls outscored Maple Valley 103-28 and Comstock 92-39. The Comstock girls earned a 60-43 win over the Lion ladies. Hastings proved especially tough in the field events. Freshman Bella Friddle won two events for the Saxons. She took the high jump at 5-4 and the pole vault at 8-6. Senior Myah Vincent*, earned the first place points in the long jump”. * by flying 14-7.5. in the throws, Hastings had*“ junior Zoe Watson win the shot put at 26-6 and junior Naomi Grummet the discus av ■ 85-8. Those two were second in the throwing event that their teammate won. .« Youngsters came up big on the track too for Hastings. Saxon freshman Melanie West­ brook won the 400-meter dash in 1:26.58 and** another freshman, Chloe Pirtle, took the ‘ 1600-meter run in 7:21.12. Sophomore Ava^ • Noteboom won the lOO-meter hurdles for the', • • Saxons in 18.70. ' Friddle, senior Ashlyn Spencer, senior Isa- \ • belle Roosien and Vincent teamed up for a ' winning time of 1:55.12 in the 4x200-meter -, relay for Hastings. Senior Ti'Anna Murphy-Ryan proved the day’s top sprinter, winning the lOO-meter dash in 13.03 for Comstock and the 200- - ? meter dash in 27.30. Maple Valley had the two fastest girls in the 300-meter low hurdles with sophomore Izabelle Soper winning in 59.40 and senior teammate Madison Koons second in 1:0l.83. The Lion team of Koons, Soper, sopho­ more Athena Morehouse and freshman Anna­ belle Staley also won the 4x400-meter relay.in 4:52.02. Hastings is back in action at home Friday hosting an invitational. The Lions will be home . too as Lakewood hosts its annual Lakewood Invitational at Maple Valley High School. .'li' X'M* 4^ iz r f 4 « ) i �4 i' 4 - Page 14 — Thursday. April 11. 2024 — The Hastings Banner for TK ladies First Gold meet a big one t I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans eclipsed the only team to beat them in the OK Gold Confer­ ence in 2023 at the first outdoor meet of the 2024 season. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team knocked off the defending OK Gold Conference champions from Grand Rapids Otta­ wa Hills 99.5-37.5 at a conference tri in Middleville Tuesday afternoon. The Bengals won their 2023 dual with the Trojans and then were the only team to finish ahead of TK at the conference championship meet at the end of the season. The TK ladies were 2-0 on the day also scoring an 89-48 win over the Forest Hills Eastern girls. The TK boys were 1-1 in their two duals. The defending conference champs from Forest Hills Eastern were too much on the boys’ side. The Hawks took a 91-46 win over TK. The Trojans defeated the Ottawa Hills boys 77-60. The Bengals could hang with the TK ladies, at least, when pure speed was the determining factor, but add­ ing in some jumps or throws the Tro­ jans dominated. TK earned 41 of the 45 points available in the dual with the Bengals in the field events and 17 of the 18 points in the hurdles. TK junior Brooklyn Harmon won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.50 seconds, leading a sweep of the top three spots overall (factoring in both FHE and Ottawa Hills foes) with senior Joselyn DeBoer second and sopho­ more Mia Hilton third. Harmon fol­ lowed that up by winning the 300meter low hurdles in 49.39 seconds with Hilton second in that race. TK had a sweep of the top three spots in the shot put in the day’s over­ all standings too. Junior Emma Dykhouse won with a personal record put of 30 feet 4 inches. Junior Lilly McK­ eown was second and senior Eliza­ beth Middleton third. Trojan senior 4 / • If I, I J * 4 .-4, M . 4' A 4 I r i 1 s < J I JI.. .1 I r. 4 1 I % I V >■ J k ‘3;" It* 4 4 U f a k. I *3 ft I 1 » ■ kA ► .5 k <r L -f’ • W?- < > % if I >x - 1 t 4 / ■' -■ . . - ■ ; 5 Thornapple Kellogg junior Ava Crews gets to the front of the pack early in the 1600-meter run during her team's OK Gold Conference tri with Forest Hills Eastern and Ottawa Hills at Bob White Stadium in Middleville Tuesday. Crews won the 800-meter run, the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run and was a part of TK's winning 4x800-meter relay team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mollie Moore set a PR of 85-3 to win the discus. Middleton was third over­ all in that one and McKeown fourth. In the high jump, the three highest flyers were TK senior Kenady Smith who cleared 5-0, TK junior Brooklyn Harmon who set her PR at 4-8 and TK freshman Lydia Slagel who set a 4-8 PR too. Freshman Ellie Harmon won the long jump for TK flying 14-10. In the pole vault, TK had senior TJ Myers and Hilton tie for second both clearing 8-0. Trojan foursomes won the 4x400-meter relay and the 4x800-meter relay in the girls’ meet. Hilton, sophomore Payton Gater, Ellie Har­ mon and Brooklyn Harmon com­ bined for a 4x400 relay time of 4 minutes 25.41 seconds. Gater, Ellie Harmon, senior Kendra Coe and junior Ava Crews won the 4x800 relay in 10:20.77. Despite the Bengals winning 17 of the 18 possible points against TK in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash combined, the Trojan senior foursome of Eva Corson, Mali Holland, DeBoer and Smith beat the Bengal team in the 4x200-meter relay - placing second in the race behind the FHE girls. Bengal senior Selma Anderson, a four-time OK Gold Conference champion last spring as a junior, was listed as a scratch in the three distance races she won last year. Crews took all those first-place points for TK. She won the 800-meter run in 2:35.05, the 1600-meter run in 5:38.19 and the 3200-meter run in 12:07.81 while also being a part of that winning distance relay. Senior Kyle VanHaitsma had a great day for the TK boys. He set his personal record in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles to win that race in 45.27 seconds and was also the long jump champion with a mark of 18-7.5. He added a runner-up leap of 5-8 in the high jump. Thornapple Kellogg senior Kenady Smith gets some advice from TK coach Chad Ruger before a turn in the high jump Tuesday during their teams' dual with Forest Hills Eastern and Ottawa Hills in Middleville. Smith won the high jump by clearing the bar at 5-0. (Photo by Brett Bremer) That long jump win was one of two victories in the field for the TK boys. Senior Drake Snyder took the shot put with a personal record mark of 46-1.5. Senior Jaxan Sias won the 400meter dash for TK with a time of 53.01. Junior Jacob Draaisma a new varsi­ ty track runner for the Trojans, had an impressive 3200-meter run. His first time competing in the race he won with a time of 10:38.56. He beat out Forest Hills Eastern senior Brendan Hoving who was the conference run­ ner-up in the race a year ago. FHE junior Henry Dixon, the con­ ference champ in the 3200-meter race last year, scratched the 3200 Tuesday with his Hawks comfortably ahead of the Trojans and Bengals and already with wins in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run in hand. Draaisma also led TK in that 1600-meter run with a time of 4:34.13 that had him fifth overall in the race. TK is back in action Friday at the Wayland Invitational. Thornapple Kellogg junior Jacob Draaisma works through the pack in the boys' 1600-meter run during the Trojans' OK Gold Conference tri with Forest Hills Eastern and Ottawa Hills in Middleville Tuesday. A new varsity runner, Draaisma led TK in the 1600 and won the 3200-metr run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Red Hawks score two late to sweep TK * , ,• ' ’ . . •, *■ ; Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans were five outs from win number one of the 2024 season Tuesday. A suicide squeeze bunt about 30 feet down the third-base line with one out in the top of the sixth inning plated the tying run for Cedar Springs though, and then the Red Hawks went ahead in the top of the seventh on a ball that bounded closer to 300 feet out into the right field comer. ,1 s ■'b A'. I I r 5 The visiting Red Hawks swept their OK Gold Conference doubleheader with the Thomapple Kellogg varsity baseball team with a 4-3 come-fi’om-behind win in game two after taking the day’s opener 11-1 in six innings. Junior right-hander Brody Wiersma held the Red Hawks at bay for much of game two Tuesday despite the base paths being fairly busy. He took the loss on the mound allowing four runs on nine hits and six walks. He J J 4 t l' ‘t k > 1 I fe I * A A r ■ >14 <A ■ .• >1'. '‘■’ft J ! 5 »• r •J’ -p* 1 k 2. A 4** I 1 I ». V 1 ». 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STRAW BALES ^8 each M M M " a M I -2 I I I « » * Call Now for Delivery. * « « f ! » * iB AM V M M M Brett Bremer Sporis Editor The ball found the net often Tuesday as the Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team returned from spring break to score a 10-3 win over visiting Lakewood at Pierce Field in Hastings. Dez Mathis had fiv^ goals and an assist and Raegen Morrison tallied three goals in the victory for thej Saxons. Hannah Sorensen and Brianna Darling had one goal each. Dekota Blough made six saves in goal for Hastings, and coach Tim Schoessel nrw HAMILTom »*awdscape a syppi-v i Delivery of Materials • - - PP_’i®0«00 or more order I * M * M « OFF w M » V M IM M * V V « » Mi .1 't V I » A*' t* I Thornapple Kellogg second baseman Isaac Kimbel snags a throw to force out a Cedar Springs runner at first base during the top of the sixth inning of game two Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) were on second and third with nobody out after Snelling stole second, but a Trojan squeeze play backfired. Wiersma was caught in a rundown between third and home, even­ tually tagged out diving for the plate. Backto-back strikeouts by Red Hawk pitcher Zach Reed ended the Trojan threat. Walker Glyshaw started on the mound and got the win for the Red Hawks. He struck out ten and walked four in his six innings of work. Eight different Red Hawks had hits in the game two win. Bell was the only one with two. Cedar Springs outhit TK 13-3 in game one. Wiersma had a double and scored TK’s only run. Anson Verlinde and Ben Koster both singled once for TK in the 11-1 loss. Twiss led the Red Hawks attack going M said she had a few nice saves on break­ aways by the Vikings. Despite scoring ten goals, Schoessel said there is still some chemistry to work out on the attack. “1 feel we are still making mistakes that we should not be, and struggling at times to get the mids to connect with the forwards. We will continue to work on those, but the girls are getting better and headed in the right direction. He was happy to have a big lead and get a lot of ladies good minutes on the field. While the starting line-up has a good t 4 » I I 4, t I 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Lueva­ no, Glyshaw and Bell had two hits each. Bell had a double, a triple and three RBIs. Lueva­ no doubled once. Cedar Springs also stole nine bases with Austin Alumbrack leading the way with three. Cedar Springs' Parker Vaughn had a dou­ ble, a walk and was hit by a pitch. He scored three runs and also earned the win on the mound. He struck out 14 and didn’t walk a batter. The two teams finish their three-game OK Gold Conference series at Cedar Springs Thursday, April 11. TK will be in Hastings Saturday morning for the annual Barry Coun­ ty Invitational along with the host Saxons, Delton Kellogg and Lakewood. Saxon soccer scores ten goals in win over Vikings Brown, Black & Red Mulch Available T '•47 I Spring is Here! m « I struck out six. The last two guys he walked came around to score the tying and winning runs after the Trojans Jook a 3-2 lead with three runs in the bottom of the third inning. At the plate, Wiersma was 2-for-3 with a walk. He had a single^ a double and a run scored. Jayce Brummel came on to get the final three outs on the mound in the top of the seventh for TK. He had a solid game two at the plate too going 2-for-3 with the Trojans’ two RBIs. Wiersma and Logan Snelling both walked with one out in the bottom of the third to start TK’s scoring rally. A throw from the Cedar Springs catcher got away from the Red Hawk third baseman as Wiersma attempted a steal of third, and Wiersma came in to score as the ball rolled down the left-field line. TK’s Connor Dombkowski and Jacob Davis were hit by pitches, eventually leaving the Trojans with the bases loaded and two out. That’s when Brummel delivered a bloop sin­ gle into center that brought home the Trojans’ final two runs to take a 3-2 lead at the time. The Red Hawks’ game-tying rally in the sixth started with a lead-off walk to Bruce Luevano. He stole second and went to third on a sacrifice fly into center by Tyler Twiss. The next batter, Quinton Bell, dropped a per­ fect bunt down the third base line as Luevano came sprinting home to tie the game. The third baseman Snelling scooped the bunt to get Bell out at first and then Wiersma ended the inning with a strike out. In the top of the seventh, Cedar Springs’ Hunter Hendges worked a lead-off walk against Wiersma on four pitches. Wiersma fired a pitch for a strike to Zach Reed, but then the Red Hawk lead-off hitter belted the next pitch down the right-field line for a go-ahead, RBI triple. Brummel came on there and induced a pair of pop outs. Some aggressive base running by the Red Hawks’ helped out too. Reed tried to score from third on a pop foul behind the bag at first, but first baseman Maddix Ferden had plenty of time to fire the ball to the catcher Dombkowski at the plate and he put the tag on Reed to keep it a one-run game. Wiersma and Snelling led off the bottom of the seventh with singles for TK, and they t 1 4 I amount ol varsity experience, depth is something the Saxons are trying to grow. “Many of the players are new to varsity and it was good for them to get out there and see the pace ot the game and make game decisions,” Schoessel said It also allowed us as coaches to see where'strengths and weaknesses are with those plavers ” The now 2-1 Saxons are back in achon home this evening, z\pril 11, ,aki„g at on Springport. The Saxons will go to Belding Friday be on the road Monday at Tri-Coun ty and home again Tuesday against Wellspring Prep. H it u/on V AI I 1^ .V k.’ n A . . _ . - » a ■ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-04-18.pdf 389b4e3b40224f0cf9d6f373c12d65f5 PDF Text Text Banv-Roubaix rolls into Hastings on Saturday Community expo shines light on sustainability Y See story on page 3 TK baseball goes 2-0 in abbreviated countv invite See story on page 5 See story on page 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 stoto - NER Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 16 Thursday, April 18. 2024 PRICE $1.50 County to purchase lake, natural area from City of Battle Creek r ’ 1_ t ^.1- ■ A < f Jayson Bussa Editor Barry County is poised to become the new owner of a lake and its surrounding property, located in the southwest comer of Assyria Township. On Tuesday morning, the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission brought a resolution before the county board’s committee of the whole asking to approve the purchase of Metcalf Lake Natural Area and Park, which is currently owned by the City of Battle Creek. The approximately 159-acre parcel of land, which is home to the 35-acre Metcalf Lake, was originally donated to the City of Battle Creek by David and Eleanor Bailey, both of whom are now deceased and whose final wish was to ensure that the land became a park and open to the public. The committee of the whole voted the res­ olution through to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which is expected to provide final approval at its upcoming meeting. When the resolution gains final approval, the land will come under the management of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee, providing a greatly needed park in an under­ served area of the county. Not only was the purchase price for Met­ calf Lake $1, but the estate of David and Elanor Bailey is working with the county to ensure the long-term financial stability of the area. My understanding is, with the exchange of real property in this case between Barry Coun­ ty and the City of Battle Creek, the dollar is required to meet whatever the stipulations are with the state of Michigan,” Dan Patten, direc­ tor of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission said on Tuesday morning. County Commissioner Catherine Getty, an outspoken proponent for all things parks and trails in Barry County, eagerly showed her support by fishing a dollar bill from her pock­ et and laying it out in front of her with a smile on her face. Here’s my dollar. I would like to make a donation,” Getty said. This is a project a long time in the making,” Getty continued. “I think its a testament to partnerships and the value of partnership with the Bailey family, which wishes to have this property managed and open to the public in the spirit of when it was first donated (to Battle Creek).” The Bailey family originally donated the land to the City of Battle Creek around 2000 to be managed by its parks and recreation department. When the management of the land fell short of expectations, the Bailey fam­ ily reached out to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, which approached Barry County about potentially purchasing and managing the natural area and park. Conscious of the yearly costs the county would absorb in maintaining the natural area, the Parks and Recreation Commission searched for a funding mechanism that would ensure its financial neutrality. CT •X? I* 4 J I T * ✓ / 9 <-7 r M<T * 5; *7 • t. - *4.... 4 I •—-?r » X < / it. I * * Tnwnlwn southwest comer of Assyris PeVk.: «nd n® currently msnsged by the City of Bsttle Creek, but the Bsrry County rsrKs snd Recrestion Commission plens to purchsse the property for $1. See LAKE, page 2 t xs r r •’1’ I to: D-K superintendent resigns; famaEcb appoints interim super who is a candidate for Hastings job <'4 9 I I I ■ __ I p f; „ r- A It 1 't- f r . . ■ rV I f « .-Hik^h ?ii V*. 4* 9 I ' « I I f **— I*® -•to r- » VJ IT Jayson Bussa and Hunter McLaren School System. Board members are schedBanner Staff uled to interview Damico at 6:30 p.m. Herman Lartigue, Jr., superintendent of Friday, April 19 in the Hastings Middle Delton Kellogg Schools, has resigned School commons. t from his position at the district. “As an educator with a passion for The school board released a statement student success and a commitment to following the district’s board of education excellence in education, my goal has meeting on Monday. always been to serve as a superinten­ Tonight, the Board of Education has dent,” he said. accepted Superintendent Dr. Herman Lar­ Damico joined the Delton Kellogg distigue, Jr.'s resignation from the district,” it trict in 2023, previously serving as a prinread. Collectively, we would like to thank cipal at Blue Star Elementary in Hamilton him for his service and want to wish him and Parkview Elementary in Wyoming, the best in his future endeavors.” Mich. He has a doctorate degree in organi­ “Dr. Nick Damico has been appointed zational leadership from University of as the interim superintendent while the Massachusetts Global and a master's board initiates its search for a replacement. degree in teaching from Azusa Pacific We plan to start the process promptly and University. will examine internal and external candiDamico said he looks forward to the dates to find the best successor to lead this possibility of serving the Hastings comfine district.” munity. Damico, Delton Kellogg High School “1 believe that effective leadership is principal, has been serving as the district’s crucial for the success of our schools, and acting superintendent in recent weeks 1 am committed to working collaborative­ alongside his duties as principal. ly with the board of education, teachers, It is an absolute honor to have been parents, and the community to ensure that named interim superintendent of Delton every student has the opportunity to Kellogg Schools,” he said. This is a thrive.” he said. “I am excited about the great community of people that care possibility of serving as a superintendent deeply about our schools. My goal is to of the Hastings Area School System and ensure continuity and stability while the making a positive impact in the Hastings search to find a permanent superinten­ community.” dent begins.” Damico is also a candidate for the See D-K, page 3 superintendent office for Hastings Area 'J I -I t ► I I. > sorved 38 3 Superintendent for Iron Schools 3nd most recently Gull Leke Community Schools. Rittenhouse resigned from his position at GLCS in March. Beth Stevens, essistsnt superintendent of 3chievenwnt 3t Hssfings, W3s interviewed for the district’s superintendent ....................... supeiiinenuem position by board members Monday night (Photos by Hunter McLaren) u Hastings superintendent interviews begin, to continue Friday Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Interviews for the next Hastings superin­ tendent began this week, with more to come tomorrow. Ha.stings school board members inter­ viewed candidates Beth Stevens and Rapha­ el Rittenhouse on Monday in the Hastings Middle School commons. Candidates Jaym Abraham, Carol Dawson and Nick Damico are scheduled to be interviewed tomorrow, Friday, April 19 starling at 4 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School commons. Peter Flaines, a Michigan Leadership Institute consultant working with the dis­ trict, spoke before Monday’s interviews V' ill* B • ■ * ' r^' about community and board member expec­ tations. He warned board members no can­ didate would be perfect or without contro­ versy, to expect criticism regardless of their choice and laid out a few examples. More veteran candidates will have had more opportunities to make mistakes, while less experienced candidates could be seen as less qualified. I believe you’re gonna get criticism no matter what you do. The fact is you are the umpires behind the plate. You’re gonna call the balls and strikes,” Haines said. “There isn t a single batter you’re going to see that’s going to bat 1.000. They’re all human beings. Somebody, somewhere doesn’t like them.” MB! I J *' *1 t i^^r ‘ I** * A I * rf* 1' ■■ ' I ■I -wr- r 1 • ** / to rtTVSTSi » i A ft I ■ ! 4 * 1 . (t •#=- ' i — •c .;x- •‘'V I 9 I L?-'- If r • See INTERVIEWS, page 2 DNR shooting range back open, sports minor renovations ■ 14 S 4 Board members asked each candidate the same 15 questions, which they’ll also be using to interview Friday’s candidates. Beth Stevens, currently assistant superin­ tendent of achievement at Hastings, was first to be interviewed Monday. Stevens has served the district in' many roles, including teaching at Northeastern Elementary, teach­ ing at Hastings Middf^ School and as Hast­ ings Middle School principal before spend­ ing the last three years in her assistant superintendent position. She has a master’s degree in education from Western Michigan -JJ’' « --WB i A couple of individuals put the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shooting '■ange in Rutland Charter Township to use after it re-opened for the season on Sunday. (Photo by Greg Chandler) Greg ( 'handler Staff Writer The new Michigan Department of Natural Resources shooting range in Rutland Charter Township is back opcij The range, located ^ithin the Barry State Game Area on the smift side of Chief Noon­ day Road (M-179) just east of Peets Road, reopened Sunday after ^ditional construction work was done on the site. The range initially opened in early November 2023 to give hunt­ ers an opportunity to [Wtice for firearms deer season, and remained open for about a month before it was closed down for the winter. The range’s target^ area was renovated Friday and Saturday with new target boards and support lumber, DNR representative Aiden McLearon wrote in an email to the Hastings Banner. Some additions still need to be made to the site, most notably handicap-accessible shoot­ ing stations which are to be installed later. A dumpster has also been ordered and will be delivered as soon as possible, McLearon wrote in his email. The 1 l-acre, $1.4 million range replaced a secluded three-acre site olf Yankee Springs Road, north of M-179, that shooters used for many years. The project was built with the help of a $200,000 Michigan Natural Resourc- »»» a* 'J —I I ■"» I. < b . IT ♦ ■ es Trust Fund grant that was received in 2020. The rest of the project was paid for through funds that were collected under the Pitt­ man-Robertson Act, a federal law dating back to 1937 that assesses excise taxes on sporting arms, ammunition, archery equipment and handguns, with the revenues to be used for development of public shooting ranges and hunter education programs, as well as proj­ ects that restore and improve wildlife habitat. Visitors to the range need to bring their own targets. The range is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. now through September, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October through December. I 1 �Page 2 — Thursday. April 18. 2024 — The Hastings Banner *T* Bridge replacement project on IVI-43 underway NEWS BRIEFS Jazz Festival one week away The Thomapplc Arts Council Jazz I e.stival will return to downtown Hastings for its 20th year next week, kicking off three days of music on Thursday, April 25, and conclud­ ing Saturday. April 27. Headlining this year's festival arc Barry County's own Thomapplc Jazz Orchestra (TJO), featuring Cheryl Thomas and Josh Doc. along with The Four Freshmen. TJO will perfonn with Cheryl Thomas and Josh Doe at 7;30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. The concert will lie held at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. 405 M-37 Hwy, The Four freshmen, a mule vocal quartet founded in the barbershop tradition, will headline on Friday, April 26. at 7:30 p.m. at the I listings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South St. High school jazz bands from across the state will also perform over the three days. While students arc not formally competing, adjudicators will listen to each performance and give feedback. Audience members can watch the adjudicator make adjustments and give advice to the students in real time. Hustings High School’s steel drum band will perform at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Thomapplc Plaza. 301 F. Stale St. Three of Hastings's choirs will perform at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 F. North St., on Friday, April 25. The Hastings 8th Grade Choir performs at 9 a m., with the Hastings High School Sonos following at 1:30 p.m. and the Hastings High School Varsity Singers al 2:30 p.m. Lakewood High School’s jazz band will wrap up local performances on Saturday with a 1:05 p.m. performance In the upstairs community room of the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. Additionally, dozens of jazz bands from the region will perform at the festival. Performances will take place all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and will be scat­ tered across the city of Hastings at various indoor and outdoor locations. Many local businesses will play host to musicians. A full schedule of events, including dates, times and locations for each performance, can be found at thomapplearts.org/jazzfest/schcdule. Open burning prohibited in Barry County until further notice Open burning in Barry County was banned on Tuesday this week in light of high wind speeds. The Fire Danger Rating in Barry County was ‘Very High’ as of Tuesday. Bum permits will not be issued until conditions become safe again and the ban is lifted. Wind speeds of 15 to 20 mph were cited as a fire danger factor. Once the ban is lifted, county residents can contact their local fire department to acquire bum permits. Local departments can be contacted at; - Bellevue Fire Department; 269-209-5907 or 269-487-5695 - Hastings/BIRCH Fire Department; 269-945-5384 option 1 - Nashville Fire Department: 269-832-9661 - Thomapplc Township Fire Department: 269-795-3350 - Yankee Springs Fire Department: 616-889-9944 Anyone residing outside of the jurisdictions of these departments can call 269-2053208 for bum permits. The most up-to-date information concerning the status of open burning in Barry Coun­ ty can be found on the Barry County Bum Permits Facebook page, which is managed through a cooperative agreement between all Barry County fire departments. Walgreens hosting drug takeback April 2 7 Residents can bring their unused, old or leftover medications to a DEA National Takeback event being held on Saturday, April 27. w The 1 event, which starts at 10 ends at 2 p.m., will take place at the Hastings Walgreens, 126 N. Broadway St. The drop-off location ru .. . will-be outside-the-storij ------JBent is a metoppoitUfliiyrfor thos«2 with leftover medications to properly dispose of them safely and securely. K COA’s lasagna dinner fundraiser scheduled tomorrow Commission on Aging is slated for Friday, That’s when the county-run organization, which provides a variety of services for area The event will feature a dinner consisting of lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert per person. Dine-in and take-out options are available. c 4k •r I ApriHT""" r .y Hastings Interact Club hosting year’s final blood drive April 23 ,, V’® Interact Club is hosting its final blood drive of the year on Tuesday, April cI’’ 2 P ”’^rive will be held in the auxiliary gym al Hastings High School, 520 W. South St. Donors are asked to enter through the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) Greg Chandler Staff Writer One of the area's major road construction projects for this year is underway on M-43/Cariton Center Road over the Coldwater River, between Barber Road and Usborne Road. Construction crews began work Monday on replacing the bridge on M-43 over the river that was built in 1956. The $3 million proj­ ect, which is being paid for entire­ ly from federal and state funds, is slated for completion around Oct. 1, Michigan Department of Trans­ portation (MDOT) spokesman John Richard said. The bridge is 167 feet long, and to date had handled a typical traf­ fic volume of 2,375 vehicles per day, with commercial traffic accounting for about 7 percent of that volume, Richard said. The project will also consist of approach work as well as removal of sediment such as sand and gravel from around the bridge foundation. A detour has been set up around the construction site, consisting of M-37, M-66 and M-79, Richard said. At the beginning of this week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that MDOT will begin road and bridge repair projects this week in 12 counties. J < I I ■ > r 1 .s r . - * WI)> 5? • I <a 4 *;■ A t f. Vu- 5 1^* /< 4 The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $3 million to rebuild the M-43 bridge over Coldwater River north of Hastings. The project kicked off this week. (Photo by Greg Chandler) I / J.J .. of^ INTERVIEWS, continued from page 1 University as well as other certifications for school leadership and administration. Throughout her interview, Stevens empha­ sized the importance of the district remaining “open, honest and truthful” in its dealings with both parents and teachers. She shared a few state and nationwide issues she saw the district dealing with currently and in the future: a teach­ er shortage, student attendance issues, a drop off in ESSER funds and declining enrollment. Stevens hoped the district could focus fur­ ther on personal curriculum, a teaching phi­ losophy that would allow the district to tailor its offerings more directly to each student’s post-graduation goals. “It’s just a practice that hasn’t happened in many of the surrounding districts. It has hap­ pened a little bit, but not a lot, in Hastings. I think that’s something we should be taking advantage of,” Stevens said. The rules and the laws to meet the (Michigan Merit standards) are already in place for personal curriculum... we just have to take advantage of it.” Stevens told board members before outgo­ ing superintendent Matt Goebel announced he would be stepping away from the role, she was not looking to become the district’s top administrator. She felt her close working rela­ tionship with Goebel along with her knowl­ edge of the district would make her transition to the role easier for the district. Stevens said once in the position, she could work to create a succession plan for the district that could provide long-term stability for the district even following her retirement. “I have no to be, a superintendent just . , desire , anj^here. I only want to be the superintendent in Hastings. I do not want to go anywhere SSSSaSJg first interview I’ve had in a very long time, 3( ! * J r’ 5 lyr^ UMS < * * 5T • .•Iff *K I I ■f7 .H p I I 7 1 J r »_ • •i ■ .J * r9 4 « 9 J* 1 4 I •*«•»" 4 I IL' 4 F * 1 w f «l c ♦ ■ I i’ll J 2^4 0* r (. K. •• * h » r-.-v'. ii 'i' •> I- _ Peter Haines, a Michigan Leadership Institute consultant, told board members it would be impossible to pick a candidate that would make every stakeholder in the community happy. ie* A - *-13 ence in what the board might desire and how the superintendent is wired to lead,” Ritten­ house said. “That can then lead to, like in my situation, making that decision to look for the next experience.” Rittenhouse is also a superintendent candidate at Grand Haven Area Public Schools, where he was interviewed Tuesday night. Rittenhouse referred to his experience with the skilled trades at various points throughout the interview. He said providing vocational learning opportunities for stuSsXVengZd' ■” dents would be — its.existing programs like the district’s extensive career and technical education opportunities. You can t just cut your way to excellence”hesaid “i ihmL k . u c * Himigtmltd^ hues Bufff County United Wv en^sienient wtli Miuww 4 y *1 Those interested in donating are asked to make an appointment at donate.michigan. versit!.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/l 52994. cnooi aistnci before. Rittenhouse said he felt his skillset could . serve Hastings, and he looked forward to the leadership from the University of Massachusetts Global and a master’s degree in teaching from Azusa Pacific University. ‘ 'J '• JivmBgu LStr I f IktoCcBsMsadW to CaK te Mue aitt wna a»2. ; A h. tk R' • 'sTOtfecte In hte Wt»tt ss^ £ ? I » ( f » 1 toot R* Hi Ws [505 ksB* r J*' “ it if)- UmMlk *. r 'Oilitem tB, ^’iBUctwestotiissj,. I k.n r p ■I'illw I •F en £•^*1 It \-s« % cekbrati M . S * 4 LAKE, continued from page 1 MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING B Licensed Master Plumber i Licensed Journeyman Plumber S' New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaninn BRADFORD WHITE WATER ilEAW! Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5117 License : //K110376 & Insured ri 1 T'. New Fabrics I s a TS 6 IT. Ilf 'f ^.i ■'SC. New Collections Coves -uou! '«■ •Sa » QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. Slate St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN Monday-Friday 8 am-S.ao pm; Saturday 9 am-3pm Pickup Station Mr Part of the overall VIail process — (finding) mnuing} a mechanisrn that would provide us funding each year ^at didn’t necessarily tap into the general ^^d in any significant way,” Patten explained. 1 m not going to sit here and say we’re not ever going to need general fund dollars (for the p^k). I don’t know what the future holds. But, with that, we reached back out to the Bailey family and had some discussion with them.” The result of those discussions__ was an initial $500,000 donation, which included seta $400,000 endowment fund through the Barry Community Foundation. Of the remaining $100,000, a quarter of the money will be used for a conservation easeon property through the Southwest H k (Conservancy. Another $25,000 will be used as a matching opportunity when raising additional funds. The county also plans 0 use $50,000 to cover up-front costs needed o open the park - signage, initial improvemen and invasive species management. e cost of a phase I environmental study on the property was also covered for the county and it was conducted last year. t s amazing the amount of investment the family has put into this becoming public property,” Patten said With the endowment fund at the Barry Commumty Foundation, the Parks and Rec­ reation Commission will be able to draw fn'*® rti,^' "'h'cb can be used A ® with the Metcalf Lake Ural Area and ParL. patten estimated that « - J", GLCS board wanted “Sometimes there comes a point in a rela­ tionship (between a superintendent and board of education) where there can be just a differ- • ♦ e V cal^nia Eommu;;;;; tigue, Jr. Damico has previously served as a principal at Blue Star Elementary in Hamil­ ton and Parkview Elementary in Wyoming, Mich., as well as Heights Christian Junior p 3 opportunity to become involved in Hastings and the greater Barry County community. “I always leave a place better than I found it, and those things are always sustained as well, he said. “The legacy I do have in education shows that, and I really believe I’ve got the skill set to move things to a better sj•a: t for everyone in a lasting way.” Candidate interviews will continue Friday, April 19 starting at 4 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School commons. Jaym Abraham, Duncan Lake Middle Schools, is scheduled tn to E be p intArvif*«,«/i interviewed at 4 a p.m. Friday. Abraham previously served as a principal in Allegan and has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Carol Dawson, currently an elementary principal at Grant Public Schools, is sched­ uled to be interviewed at 5:15 p.m. Friday. Dawson previously served as principal for Holton Public Schools and as a teacher for Fremont Public Schools, Mona Shores Public Schools and Muskegon Public Schools. She has a master’s degree in elementary educa­ tion from Grand Valley State University. Nick Damico, currently Delton Kellogg High School principal and interim superin­ tendent, is scheduled to be interviewed at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Damico was appointed as the district’s interim superintendent Monday following the !.•► 4 •. rJ “I just think we owe it to our kids, our community to be developing real skills,” he said. “Giving kids practical skills, (doing) anything that we can do in our program to provide that and show that value to the students and the families is important.” Rittenhouse said declining enrollment and the end of ESSER funds would be two chal­ lenges facing the district, requiring Hastings to look for additional streams of revenue in the future to maintain programming and avoid budget cuts. At Gull Lake, Rittenhouse said the district leveraged over a decade of experience with virtual schooling to take on additional students outside of the district during COVlD-19 restrictions as part of its KVIC program. Rittenhouse said he’d be looking to find similar opportunities at Hast- and I do not plan on applying anywhere else.” Raphael Rittenhouse provided his personal and professional background to board mem­ bers. Rittenhouse grew up in the Upper Pen­ insula, where he attended Michigan Tech University to study civil engineering. He said he was drawn to study education instead because of his father’s work as a teacher, receiving a bachelor’s degree in music educa­ tion from the University of Michigan and later a master’s degree in education leader­ ship from Grand Valley State University. Throughout his career, he has served as a music teacher, assistant principal for Traverse City Area Public Schools, principal for Sut­ tons Bay Public Schools, superintendent for Iron Mountain Public Schools and most recently superintendent for Gull Lake Com­ munity Schools. Rittenhouse resigned from his position at GLCS on March 18. In comments made to The Hastings Banner, Rittenhouse said he felt . ..V1.001,11^5 Dttiiner, Kinennouse said he felt ? i ) J i 1 * caar.. J 1 ■■ 2;^ V *1 4:,- *1 F •' S “ V-. . l__ I J ar N»: J > s p r •1 vice fe '4 I s — I. J > I f I 1 1 W, r I «• * ^13 v-sz Hl •J . •••I tf A > >« • Barry County Commissioner Catherine smiling and =.H,ii„ig ana saying she would be more than willfon h®'’ desk, chase the Metcalf Lake Natural Area and Park. ® * donate the $1 needed to purthe annual budget to maintain the park would be somewhere between $15,000 and $30,000 id/, c motor boats but is ideal for canoes, kayaks and ice fishing. It is an amazino r^iarx* amazing piece ___ of property, ” Corn- fo mt H ’“'d- “It does land m my district down there. 1 would be in favor 01 his no matter where it landed because it L'! "“‘"8 Pi"'e °f P^Perty that will be a part of Barry County. It '’k 1 -**C'*',;’* L ^1 i>r A �* V. ' w V 1 I'f. L kA'S, % 9 PEDAL TO THE GRAVEL: Barry-Roubaix takes over Hastings on Saturday f k V 1 5 4. 4 Jablon Bussa Editor ^ganizers of most outdoor events tend to an eagle eye on the weather forecast est^cmlly during the unpredictable times of ®^rly spring. Mad Acker doesn’t seem to sweat it, though. Acker is co-director for the annual Bar' fy-Roubaix off-road cycling hf» n«.i«K ; ■ race, which will ^ celebrating its 15th installment on Saturwhen thousands of cyclists funnel into , Hastings to panicipaie in the event. % 1» 3'*K I I Ik * .V' <* Zj 9 4 /l 'Si T « 9 I ---------------- .^*"‘*6 i S$$ 1 1 Id ° ® professional cyclist himself, ows that most competitors will absorb whatever the elements throw at them. And, When i t comes to the history of the Barry-Rouaix. t at has been just about everything, from now and rain to the unseasonable warm tem­ peratures that came with last year’s event. I think last year, I don’t want to say it was oo wann and 1 don’t want to complain, but w en all these Michiganders and Midwest­ erners get out and ii goes from 50 to 80, it’s a little overwhelming to the system. Last year, we saw a lot of people struggling with the •> ■ II L* I .1 Trfc* » itl^ ■ ■■tciwnuM I.'' Over 5,000 cyclists will participate __ in this year's Barry-Roubaix, which starts in downtown Hastings and takes "riders _ out on gravel and dirt roads throughout Barry County. (File photos) cyclists take off from the start/finish line downtown Hastings, but they will ing riders from all stretches of the country and globe. While cyclists will be coming to Hastings to compete, residents are just looking to sur­ vive a Saturday morning that strays from its normal routine due to road closures and excessive foot and vehicle traffic in rider/ thaMhe eTem XS 'X" The crowded field „f ridte crowded field of riders makes it one of the largest events of its kind in the world, attract- four different courses of various lengths. All WHAT TO KNOW I. , ■ • - Cyclists will begin to arrive on Friday for a variety of pre-race events. This includes packet pickup at Hastings Ace Hardware, group rides and the B4 Barry Gravel Social from 4 to 8 p.m., which features bonfires, food trucks and music. That will be held at the after-part>' zone at 231 S. Broadway St. in Hastings. - The Barry-Roubaix kicks off at 7 a.m. when the lOO-mile racers take off. This is fol­ lowed by races of 36 miles (10 a.m. start time); 62 miles (11 a.m.) and 18 miles (11:15 a.m.). -An afterparty will run from 1 ;30 to 5 p.m. along with an award ceremony. - Parking will be incredibly limited and city residents can expect some road closures. Elsewhere in the county, drivers should keep a close eye out for cyclists. - Maps and other information can be found at barry-roubaix.com. J I. I f I o. •< «• '1 » 1 * ■■Mi I a*. r € r,’) ■ u a ■« Ur 4 b i - V lit.' • Ma - •X . 4 ■ ¥ I• actin « - 1 .if /■ A r’^ • •• Qt <p err 7 b <^<1, .-mw »* *’ t K I ‘^ICQai 4 A J J s L>- > 1 I -J & 'V r *2?*’ ■•"’Pe.a.ur.s ***^*S?I&B! II ^»a!c Barry County United Way continues growing engagement with community Tissi ; * «*«10« ' »sad I 'I Nonprofit organization ^^olipsesfiiindrafiipg g^l 'yet again OB Allegan «i ad ms 1®.i tti ‘W -f; “«'•*«« x-tL ^aer ?^^«iAwiiiaivalgetoiliesih t«l M 0^ E an-, M kj te ad dr fcibes B mipo(t_^ eflrad ia^talilettajswIlMjil : srt seajMSaiswldtelwttt Da.™ i ft »i sm ckd^idiMuofinsEeiD fMPubkklinKj^M KbRionir^ Schools aid 4t isBia braged »w a deakrf apeaaa nd)'irnal'scboolmg B « Damien tasi Mi K? CEl rr A jl r’.Toe jafee! iato oiia4 of it £ Iff Dipop f.J MBlolnW"^ bO the resisHtaiill^^' bsb » r isxi pgniko I 1^ 35 ft-cJJ as Hfl, •Jl*; 9 aflt^ •r ‘ ® if! «1“’ “ I s ft ‘ c I 1 *- -4* Ot “ **?•? J r l»^1 < J f •' * J flH J ? L A and serves. “I think wc live in an incredible communi­ ty that wants to support each other and help people become successful," said Forbes, whose organization leverages partnerships to provide 34 programs. "Whether that IS painting a hydrant to help the DPW or cleaning flower beds or providing funds for Green Gables or the YMCA. The United Way gives the chance to give one gift that helps you seniors, kids, veterans and pretty much every- ■ I* ff 1 r ft ! *1 I f I ft k J * IF-K mil 1 Jayson Bussa Editor The Barry County United Way and Volun­ teer Center has some serious momentum going. Still, the organization’s executive director Lani Forbes doesn’t see the ever-growing giving and volunteering plateauing any time soon. “We have a lot of businesses and a lot of people and there’s always room for more people to be engaged,” Forbes said. “Engage” is the key term. While many people see giving and volunteering, Forbes said the United Way uses the umbrella term “engage” when it comes to classifying sup­ port from businesses and individuals in the community. “It’s about people being engaged and part of the solution,” Forbes said. “That makes people feel good and they like to be a part of that.” The Barry County United Way wrapped up an immensely successful annual campaign last week Thursday with its annual victory celebration at the Barry Community Enrich­ ment Center. The luncheon welcomed in many of the individuals and corporate donors who gave so that the United Way could eclipse this year’s goal of $750,000. Forbes announced that the campaign had raised $780,646.49. That stands as the high­ est total the local chapter of the United Way has raised in a campaign. Along with the new watermark for finan­ cial giving, Forbes also announced that her organization’s annual Day of Caring was the fargesl one in the state of Michigan. Day of Caring is when swarms of volun­ teers are mobilized and assigned various ser­ vice projects around Barry County. It also kicks off the fundraising campaign. The last Day of Caring, which took place in September of 2023. drew 509 volunteers, making it larger than similar events in large metropolitan areas like Flint, Detroit and Grand Rapids. As engagement with the United Way con­ tinues to grow, Forbes chalks it up to the community in which the organization resides *1 J f k 9 * 0 IMill < hJ b - ‘’igger than it ever has been with 5,200 riders that will tackle « u I — X nomlfly do ’’ ,1 I (■fit one in between.” . . United Way’s fundraising goal has The crept up over time, falling in line with what agencies report that they need. “We really look at the needs of the agenset that goal,” Forbes said. “It s cies when we V 9 ,1 - V 9 . ' « b f 4 'i ' I 4 t I V 1 4 I rt L ,4 eF * •* I •A •l > 5 I 3i9 Attendees of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center’s victory celebra­ tion last Thursday assemble custom-made puzzles that depict scenes of the most recent Day of Caring Event. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) ? t 3 r ,1 f H Editor Voters in Barry County will be asked in Augiwt to weigh in on a millage renewal that would continue to fund many crucial ser­ vices for area senior citizens. j^^esday morning, representatives ftom the Commission on Aging presented ballot language that it would like added to the August 6 state primary ballot, which asks votere to approve a millage renewal for funding the operations of older citizens’ services through the Barry County Commission on Aging. The history of this tax levy stems back to 1990 when voters first approved an older citizen services millage at 0.2500 mills for five years. Voters renewed that same millage rate in 1994, this time for 10 years. But, at this time, the Headlee Amendment was starting to chip away at that millage rale. The Headlee Amendment is intended to prohibit taxing entities from collecting an increase in property tax revenue that would exceed the rate of inflation each year. If tax­ able value growth on the previous existing property exceeds inflation, the millage is reduced to a rale that would yield the maxi­ mum allowed. Millage reductions are per­ manent through expiration, as well. In 1994, voters agreed to a Headlee over over-­ ride, which allowed it to capture the full 0.2500 mill. In 2004. the Commission on Aging began to administer more senior services, adding ^ult day service and more senior activities. This justified requesting 0.5000 mills for lO years, a proposition that was approved by the voters. But once it was levied it was already being rolled back by the Headlee Amendment and the COA was never able to benefit from the 0.5000 mill. And, in 2014, voters approved a renewal of the millage at 0.4907 mills for 10 year^. Throughout those 10 years, Headlee reduc­ tions were applied in eight different years, bringing the current tax levy to 0.4665 mills. This is the millage that voters would be voting on in August, plus an increase of.0335 mills to restore the full 0.5000 mills. Cou^ey Ziny, executive director for the Commission on Aging, presented the ballot language to commissioners on Tuesday morning along with extensive data about the organization’s needs and funding history. A levy of 0.5000 mills would provide revenue of $ 1,521,323 in the first calendar year, an increase of $101,929 from the cur­ rent millage. Ziny said that the additional funds would be used for things like the continuation of serving Meals on Wheels five days a week - which is more frequent than most other areas - obtaining electronic record keeping L Uworkers, updating computer hydware/software and protecting the orga­ nization s fund balance. The price lag for the millage renewal and ovemde would be under $3 for the average residCTL Ziny pointed out that the average taxable value for a resident in Barry County IS $87,523. The 2024 millage rate has residents paying $40.83. an amount that would bump up to $43.76 with the Headlee overnde. That's a rise of $2.93. In h^t of growing senior populations twtn m Barry County and thought the rest of me county - Ziny said that funding for these services is more important now than it ever has been. ,J County. 27 percent of residents “go of 60 with 14 percent ^oen the ages of 50 and 59. Meanwhile, minor children are less than 25 percent of the population. “This, right now, is the time for proactive planning and investment in aging-related services and resources,” Ziny told comm ISsioners. The millage proposal received support, not only from a parade of COA board members who spoke during public comment many of whom utilize the services themselves - but county commissioners also co-si^ed on the fact that these --- services were invaluable to the growing senior popuration in Barry County. Personally, —1• am «ii«i grateful jaaiciui for lor the me assist^ce I was given by the Commission on Aging when my mother had a massive assistance in trying to keep her at our home so she could be in some sort of familiar environment,” Com­ missioner Mike Callton said. Callton also Mts on the COA board as a representative from the Board of Commissioners. This should not be political football this should be a slam dunk,” Callton said of the millage renewal proposal. Commissioner Catherine Getty provided a similar endorsement for the COA and its services. My mom was also able to stay in her house,” Getty said. “...I think it’s been said that society will be judged by how well we take care of our elders. 1 hope when we select on this, and as voters go to the ballot box, if they’re young and finding their first house, they It (still) see the value that sup­ porting this millage is going to bring.” • I I . *• > T S Ballot language for senior services millage heading to board for approval Jayson Bussa p J ^DrK, continued from page 1' I .• t 1 > * ’ll I f r I J ■ Th© Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 2024 — Pago 3 J p I «T- 4 *. ••i ’• Jr s C! I M.l'O * 4 t 4 Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, speaks to attendees at last week's victory celebration luncheon. not just something pulled out of the air. It's based on what we’re seeing with the need,” A good example of growing needs lies in the Fresh Food Initiative, which provides food for households that need it Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative was serving 120 to 150 households. Thal has since ballooned to 230 to 250 households. And while some agencies need more funding to launch programs and initiatives - or simply address the inflationary pressures of the mod___________ ___ em economy - other agencies form partnerships and establish other funding sources that ' them less reliant on United Way funds. make Forbes pointed to organizations like Man­ na s Market in Lake Odessa and Green Gables as examples of agencies that have, over time, required less or no funding. “Our agencies are very thoughtful (when it comes to requesting funding),” Forbes said. This year’s fundraising campaign was chaired by Emily Welker, Director of Op erations for Corewell Health West and Matt Palmer. Director of Finance for Bradford White. Corporate and individual donors were hon­ ored at last week’s victory celebration. The Live United 365 award is designed to honor individuals who have chosen to give $1 to $2.75 every day for the year. This year, 144 donors received that award, including 50 new donors. These individual donors gave a total of $72,012.82, highlighting the importance of individual giving within the campaign. In addition, 115 individuals received the Leadership Award foe choosing to give gifts between $1,000 and S9,999 this year, netting a total of $197.618.15. Additionally, the Alexis de Tocqueville Award was given to philanthropists who chose to give over Si 0,000, This year, the Barry County United Way had an all-time high of 16 donors in that category. The United Way also honored certain donors for their individual giving. This included the new Dick Groos Award, desig­ nated for outstanding belief and engagement in Barry County. Thtf award is designed to honor Dick Groos, a long-standing member of the United Way’s board of directors, who recently passed away Highpoint Community Bank received the a\\ard. Forbes also award-ad the Florence TydenGroos Award, intended for a business or organization that achieves exceptional engagement with the campaign. This year’s award went to Bradford White Corp./UAW Local 1002. This year, they have 18 leadership donors and 33 Live United donors ” Forbes said. 44 “With the largest campaign in all of Barry County exceeding $91,000. please join me in congratulating BradtOrd While and Local #1002.” Previous recipients of that award included Barry Community ^undaiion, Southside Pediatrics. Flcxfab. \lking Corporation and Thornapple Credit Union. Kick-off for United Way’s next fundraising campaign - its 90th Meanwhile, the recent development brings Lartigue’s tenure as superintendent to an abrupt end. He took the post in July of 2022, Lartigue held a Doctorate of Education degree from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Fla., but was a homegrown candidate - his career in education started in Delton. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in edu­ cation from Western Michigan University, he interned as a third-grade teacher at Delton Kellogg Elementary School under veteran educator Don Farrell who is now retired. The Delton Kellogg Board of Education last evaluated Lartigue to close out 2023. Records indicate that he received an “effec­ tive” rating. “Dr. Herman Lartigue received an effeclive rating. Dr. Lartigue has shown a positive district image through media relations,” BOE meeting records indicated. “Dr. Lartigue will continue to work on building positive rela­ tionships to build trust with all staff. Dr. Lar­ tigue will increase his use of community feedback and seek more input from outside stakeholders.” The Banner reached out to Lartigue, who said he was not able to provide comment on his decision to leave the district. “My family and I are doing well," he said. "It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Delton Kellogg School Community." He added: “Tm proud of my accomplish­ ments at Delton Kellogg. It was time for me to move on to other opportunities and I wish them well.” Karen Turko-Ebright contributed to this report. BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR CDBG HOUSING IMPROVING LOCAL LIVABILITY (CHILL) GRANT - HOMEOWNER REHAB 215431 Barry County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00am in the Barry County Commissioners' office on the third floor of the Barry County Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant. Barry County proposes to use CDBG funds In the amount of $236,000 to assist low to moderate income residents in repairing homes to code compliance within the City of Hastings, Villages of Middleville, Nashville, Woodland and Freeport, and the unincorporated Villages of Delton and Hickory Corners. All activities, upon completion, will benefit low to moderate income households. No residents will be displaced as a result of the repairs. Further information, including a copy of Barry County's Community Development Plan and CDBG application Is available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 or 269-9451284, or review at the Barry County Clerk's Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Comments may be submitted in writing through April 22, 2024 at 4:30pm, or made in person at the public hearing. Barry County has an Emergency Home Improvement Program that is funded with Program Income which will be used solely for emergencies and not the CHILL grant. Citizen views and comments on the proposed application are welcome. Barry County David Jackson, Chairman 269-945-1284 will be on Sept. 12. — I 1 AT �s I .•'I :<**.*^ V ■ • Ti. ♦F 1. •^Arr * ♦ f t Pase 4 — Thursday, April 18. 2024 - The Hastings Banner see Did you Opinion lb.. * J’ W1 t /. 1 Barry-Roubaix is nothing but a positive for the city of Hastings r fl \ Extra pickle, please ■ A * V ''“-J T *4 /I t t r £5 I Pickleball connoisseurs in Delton can rejoice. The lone pickleball court at William Smith Park now has company. Funded solely through donations, organizers are in the process of install­ ing another court. It's not finished yet, though. In this weekend’s issue of The Reminder, we provide a timeline of when it should be completed and how it came to fruition. Make sure to check it out. (Photo provided) J aI *: A•/r » ■i’'® . 9 V*/‘ s 4*. .4 r 'it ■’fl iJUtH 1 (4^. . Do you remember? I «, Z* f 7 I • -B r-*-z - I J ’. .r s f I 4 A ’ > * •Ff* 4 Vi - - f« - L f 5 X* ■ EDMONDS' BROS '■ TKt&LSl OS eatw F RENCH'SIo^F'L.OUR * V t Ra ; r• '....-J*. . ft ) f, 1 {< Jt I 1 r 2 4 J •1 f 4 '3 «. M<. «* •*» • '■! II I r h* . ( J .1 .rf T 'is ' * 0* -<W»r.r»-r fta *1’ .1 4 r- I 1 «4». 4^ • V>.: ) . I * *» J •' 4 •^4 < •' T I, ' r-. I <• • .a **55 * •h r k ' .u. I f 1 Tr^'i t X a •h >'V tl % w. ru. «• •i*i l» > < •• MF : B*. £ ' I ( I’C ■ '•jL'm V, la. •J b 4 J •1 .«.1 b 4 ft ' > ft i. J I ’ t ii 4tC I I K T // 4 I ««v I §n(v/oHo’ -. r I *» ’ I Edmond Bro’s mill r I >0 I ) I I t I I** I Bannerca. 1900 I I This photo, estimated to have been taken around 1900, shows farmers lined up in front of the Edmond Bro's mill on N. Church Street. The farmers, who had finished delivering their grain from the harvest, lined up for the photo on their International Harvester tractors. The grains were processed into French's White Lily Flour, produced in nearby Middleville. Have you met? Local Hastings student Aiden Oliver was only 8 or 9 when he picked up a Rubik’s Cube from a Kentucky flea market. Not long after buying it, the colors on the 3-by-3 cube were thoroughly mixed. For many of us who tiy our hand at solving a Rubik’s Cube, this is when the toy would be pl^ed on a shelf to collect dust, or in an attic to be forgotten about. Oliver went a different route, the one many of us have naively thought we could do ourselves. I scrambled it on the first day, and I was like, Okay, I need to teach myself how to to do this,”’ Oliver said. “I kind of just taught myself how to do it.” Oliver stuck with it. In 2019, he partici­ pated in a competition with cubers from around the country trying to get the fastest times. “Very nerdy,” he said. “It was in India­ napolis, at a huge convention center. There were hundreds of kids and young adults everywhere, solving cubes at insanely fast speeds.” Now 16, the Hastings sophomore has ^en up coding. He’s been coding since the fourth grade, starting with Scratch, a basic coding language that allows users to drag and drop chunks of code, and Hour of Code, a website that teaches coding basics. 1 remember just trying to mess around with Ae drag-and-drop blocks,” he said, “piat’s how I got started. 1 was like, ‘Oh, this is actually kind of cool.’ Since then^ I ve always just wanted to do something in tech or tech-related.” He s taken Python and cybersecurity classes, posing his cybersecurity certification tests in November. This year, he coded for the Hastings’ robotics team for the first time and competed in the computer security portion of the Business Professionals of America state conference. He qualified for the national BPA conference in May, where he’ll compete in Chicago. “It’s about what you would do in a cer­ tain situation. It’s a lot of (computer) networking stuff,” he said. “Stuff about Wi-Fi, how you would set up a network, what you you would do in case of an attack or how you would go through and solve that sort of attack.” V < I i For pursuing his passions (and figuring out how to solve a Rubik’s Cube so the rest of us don’t have to), Aiden Oliver is this week’s Bright Light. Advice for anyone learning to code: Drag-and-drop block coding is the easiest way to start. Then I’d probably use Python after that. When I started, Scratch and Hour of Code were the two things I started with. Before I even started coding, I went on Scratch and I played a bootleg version of Five Nights at Freddy's” when ... I was like six. Hobbies: I do the Barry Roubaix in town, except for this year. I kind of chick­ ened out on it, because I did not practice at all. It would have been my fourth time. I stopped in 2022 due to a bike accident. I’m into mountain biking and gravel biking. I had an accident while mountain biking and broke my collarbone. That was not fun. But yeah, I did the 18-mile race twice and I did the 36-mile last year with my dad. Music I listen to: I’m really into punk rock, pop punk, that kind of style. Rock music in general. I’m going to see Green Day ^ice this year, in Washington D.C. at my dad s house and then in Detroit in Septem­ ber. I saw Blink-182 and Bad Religion last year. It was pretty good, i got Jay Bentley’s bass pick. I try to play bass, I’m not very ^od at it, but he threw me his bass pick after 1 b ( e » I h t ? I I rtt I '^40 .** I Aiden Oliver “(At BPA) you have to dress very profes­ sionally, they put you in this big room with all the other kids taking the exact same test, he said. “You’re not allowed to have anything on you except for a pencil and they just give you the test. You have a certain period and you just have to get through it.” He s applied to the University of Califor­ nia, Berkeley with hopes to enroll in their cybersecurity program after graduating. Although he’s hoping to pursue a tech career, he still finds time to have fun while coding. He s been working on and updating cuberaiden.com, a website he created for a cl^s project last year. Since then, it’s grown really big. I’ve done a lot of stuft' to it, and it’s all about Rubik’s Cubes,” he said. “It’s got my entire collection on it. Visitors can read about the history of the Rubik s Cube, see Oliver’s collection of cubes and even learn how to solve their own cubes. Working on the site has allowed Oliver to explore the creative side of cod­ ing, which , , he said is one of the many rea­ sons he s stuck with it for so long. “You can create whatever you want with „ it as long as you have the detemi'niti'on . "o *iavc iiic ueiermination to set aside for it,” Oliver said. “I’ve always been interested in tech. Being able to make stun for computers to benefit me has always been a thing I’ve wanted to do.” was pretty awesome. What I watch: I’m really big into the Marvel and Star Wars series. I really like mose, and Ghostbusters. 1 just saw the new Ghostbusters movie ’ the other day, it was good. Favorite place in Hastings: Oide Towne Tavern to play pool. |.„ g big pool player, I like playing pool there. fliinfi: I’d make home­ work illegal. 1 really don’t like homework. ach week, the Banner profiles a person w o makes the contniunUv shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving personality. for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information Z Banner. 13SI N. M-43 Highway, iugs, 49058; or email news@/.adgra^^ com. I wf 5i z applied to Hastings and how it embraces events like the Bany-Roubaix. “The economic benefits of (events) are easiest to see and most often cited — (they) attract visitors, which stimulates the growth of tourism and other business­ es in a town or region,” the report states. “The social benefits of festivals are less visible, but they are just as import­ ant....It’s fair to say that festivals foster community pride, teach people new things, and strengthen relationships.” The fact that the Barry-Roubaix pro­ vides a large jolt through the local economy is undeniable. Few places feel it more than the local restaurants, where hungry riders gather throughout the duration of their stay. “It takes extra staff, maybe some dif­ ferent hours, upgrading inventories,” Jus­ tin Straube, owner of Seasonal Grille in Hastings, said about adjusting to the influx of potential patrons in the city. “You plan for it. It’s definitely a busy day.” Straube said the restaurant can see 400 customers on the day of the Bany-Roubaix. “We’re looking forward to it,” Straube said. “We’re gearing up for it, and then we’ve got Jazz Fest after that. It’s looking like it’s going to be a good month.” While they might not be the most glamorous components of a local econo­ my, hotels, gas stations, grocery stores and other staples of the community will also see that same economic impact. While the economic benefits are easy to notice - you can point at tangible numbers to determine the economic impact of the event - community pride, building poten­ tial long-term relationships and providing something unique for residents to enjoy certainly should be considered as well. Studies show that residents are general­ ly happier when they cany a sense of pride in their community. Hastings and the greater Barry County area do have some level of community pride. When I’m out reporting on stories, I see very clearly that many folks - especially those who were bom and raised in this area - take pride in where they are from. And when you take pride in something, youmatnrallyTwant to show it off to other people. Building relationships is another key component that can eventually lead to future opportunities. There is no doubt that the city of Hastings has forged a very strong partnership with the organizers of the Bany-Roubaix. In fact, stakeholders involved on both sides of the arrangement have been very diligent in commu­ nicating with one another in an effort to •ow the event steadily, working to not overwhelm any aspect of the city. Less responsible organizers would open the floodgates and sign up as many cyclists as possible for a quick money grab. Now, I know many of the points stated above won’t really resonate with you when you are battling bumper-to-bumper traffic on your way into Walmart or Fam­ ily Fare (I might have to remind myself as I battle for a parking space within a mile of the start/finish line) on Saturday, but a successful Barry-Roubaix is also a suc­ cess for Hastings and its residents. We should all be rooting for a great event this weekend. The annual Barry-Roubaix road/offroad cycling race comes with its share of traditions. From the pre-race group rides to the after-party, organizers have been methodical about building a larger event that surrounds these cycling races. For local residents, one time-honored tradition they have held sacred for many years now is complaining about the Bar­ ry-Roubaix. As thousands of cyclists and spectators cram into the city of Hastings for the event this weekend, there is no shortage of locals who have bemoaned the idea of navigating excessive traffic or encounter­ ing swarms of cyclists out on the roads while they try to go about their day. You will find many of them airing their grievances on various social media. This might be as good of a time as any to remind everyone that just because a group of people are being loud about something on social media doesn’t necessarily mean they reflect the consensus. But, I digress. It is clear that not everyone is com­ pletely enthusiastic about lending the city to such a large-scale event for a Saturday - and, if we’re being honest, some of that is justified. Few people (me!) like battling unnecessary crowds, especially when they are associated with an event you have no affiliation with. Alas, it is just one morning and the benefits of such events far outweigh a single day of incon­ venience. Hastings is not a complete stranger to hosting events. In fact, when it comes to small-scale events, the city is bustling with concerts and other activities through­ out the course of the summer. It’s truly a benefit that you may not realize until you’ve gone to comparable cities to see there isn’t anything going on. Hastings has also shown it has the infrastructure and capable organizers to launch larger-scale events like the annual Summerfest or the Jazz Festival, which will take over Hastings less than one week after the Barry Roubaix clears out. If you stretch out fiirther beyond the Hastings city limits, the county fair is another large-scale event that is generally n successful and widely beloved. One crucial element that makes the Bany-Roubaix different than most of the other events throughout the year is that this event brings in an abundance of peo­ ple from out of the area, state and even the country. The crowds do overwhelm the city a bit, but never to the point where it causes danger or particular concern. It’s purely an inconvenience. Most people are accustomed to dealing with the locals, but when you throw in a few thousand people who aren’t from around here, it can create some conflict. However, that’s also the special sauce that makes the Barry-Roubaix so benefi­ cial. Outside visitors mean outside money coming into the city and local economy. It also means exposing the city and near­ by areas to people who have never other­ wise visited. Events like Summerfest and the Barry County Fair are certainly out­ standing events, but other than promoting morale and community pride, it doesn’t match the Bany-Roubaix in regard to stimulating the economy. Hastings finds itself in a unique spot. There is a long list of cities both larger and smaller that simply aren’t appealing for events like the Barry-Roubaix. Hast­ ings and its residents need to lean into it and reap the frill benefits. The University of Minnesota Exten­ sion compiled a report a few years ago that takes a look at the impact of one-off forms of tourism. These are events that draw in folks both locally and from out­ side of the state, region and beyond. Much of what the report dives into can be juq r 1 I ► :?z e ^5? 11 <-• i* >* V 1-* -.■^ * ^3^ * » llA* •g ' «*• (5^ • 1 iw • -Il * • < J r •r* “ •! ~ r > ■ ri* ft » ft’* f -r- di rv A , ^es^ -.■f- •w* X •n*j I •« f* I . - -7 . : I*' rf as. iniasiiTC’''*' I I I I 1 I I I I I I J’ -■;<n 51 -■ ; sB 1 kc y® V1'a 2 „ tat , . wr i,«— * n a 21 iiP8^ •> IJ gsr'aiBKiOTi “niB aa«d s7:s?2?''?i£ 1 m 4 '* 1**. c*. 1 • yjft£:sTf’5^^ex-at. taBHa'.SiSsx’ jiKrseciSfc r. KI '£ & 1B7&; u» WS'SM^SJ* • F ' -ST -ffi i *7. -XT’ •«« i st & xcE a w I • a ■ V se axsec lire; Triiattx»se v * .lU ^^littlSXSC^ «■»> * W -T .k I* A T tp k V i Si: r 5-7 & '’■'' 'i rn tI I ■ rs ■ 4 '-4 T ir 4B J *! Mt fe % t bV - < I I 4 lx-4. ikttk ’elides«, ’^dwiee), <1 'W f .V I s F I •i V 4 4 .• •( 4’ Jayson Bussa Editor, Hastings Banner L The Hastings Banner Deuofed to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... HastIngs Banner, Inc. IE IOC. M .A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news^J-adgraphics.com • fi^rb/ertising: adsei^rigrephics.corr\ Frederic Jacobs * ’ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Publisher & CEO Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, f V 8:30 a.m. to 500 p.m. • NEWSROOM • Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore ly Greenfield Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Bany County $85 per year in adjoining counties (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Jayson Bussa I 5.’ $90 per year elsewhere MI « < V Hank Schuuring CFO V * I r <• I fl' rI w w z p»-. •l I f POSTMASTER; Send address changes to: Greg Chandler t P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058-0188 socond Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Hunter McLaren A •I ■:i « s i i TO ,'A I ♦ I I i **» 1 < 'I & �r 'V z*' A I I 'I MB IF ’ ' r I I ( i I « J "i Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Prioritizing sustainability isn’t always easy for those who live in a rural area. The low-density population of rural coun­ ties and the opt-in nature of recycling initia­ tives often means there is little to no infra­ I ii 1 5.»W W^^i: .Wl^ •sisSS! < Lj f s "‘iS LT Ht’ve ®y, hotels, '®*lg 11% . I 5® ' nils 111 or; Mmnmnfiy. r I ML "“■“Si.” ‘*25 W • • J** ’tt (tt Dridc 10 [TWTtnlLn.. »-tBoifeailiEimiifiiK M it ^'iliifflooiiierpeoft the yar is to b caa ra^ia/( Si «»dppMBfea,,;, X2wa3fik«tsaKad«wB ift^G thsihediy'ofHastokapi'm r-i<TV rfiTEa ’41 Kar. UKill strong partoenh^i Ebecilj-i ibefi^4loDhnLik^ .h'spcc^' iDffltftaRt)eeDitn£aia> management at the store has agreed to take the boxes and ship them to recycling facilities with the rest of their cardboard waste. Through a simple community partnership, Brown has created a program that’s easy to access and completely free with almost no overhead costs. He hopes to bring it to other locations throughout the county soon. The simplicity oftheiprogram- is^tecyrhe^said. Kodiobb eroft’tbee^'enlsta&^otii “If you can get something simple and' then just keep doing it, that’s the secret,” Brown said. Sustainability isn’t just good for the envi­ ronment - it can provide huge benefits to the community as well. Often, programs that rP MM* * ATHL^CS t" I Ir 09K £3^ 4 I I A J r- ««i»^ 9 I* ■ e^- A <ir • • »\ l>. i — f A / '■.' • I a f V Ha* 1 1 j r? from^DpWwTn ’ h Car Club ot America, drove his BMW i4 to Hastings trom DeWitt to share information and dispel myths about electric vehicles. *' »* , J* tfi i Bar it)'. p <«■ I » r r . I..4 * 4 . *-*Cf TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS- Items last year and logged over 4,000 volun­ teer hours. “People ask us how this works,” Forsyth said. “I don’t know how - it just does. Even individual efforts can snowball and have a huge impact. Wendy Marble and Tama PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on May 9, 2024 commencing p.m. Qi at the Prairieville Township Hall, iU115 10115 SS. Norrie RH -------- O at 7:00 . .V.W p.,,,. uic ridiiieviiie luwrisriip nail, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Mirhioa 7 • * Enabling Art and tho ___ .u. T Ot the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provided information to visitors about starting their own worm composting bins, shown here by Jim Kolar. Allerding started One Dime At A Time in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the knock-on effects of the pandemic was the pause of bottle return services at grocery stores across the state. Many Michiganders, once keen to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during ing, rnembers of the public provide comments for the PlannFnrComm^ss^on's xL may . .a_also (• _ ___ I .a 'O Club of America, drove his BMW i4 to Hast­ ings from DeWitt. Hastings is just one stop for him this month, with plans to head to similar events in Kalamazoo and Midland throughout April. return their cans and bottles for a ten-cent deposit, began to throw them away instead. (m_thompson^pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: An environmental chemist by trade. Frame said he feels a moral obligation to reduce his carbon footprint as much as possible. As an early adopter of electric vehicles, he hopes to dispel some of the myths surrounding them. “As a chemist, I know how the batteries work. I’ve had four semesters of physics, so I know how the motor works,” Frame said. “I had a level of comfort with it, but most folks dbn’t have that luxury, »* 1. Freedom to choose. Who ever thought that it would become a mere advertising slogan? Mike Jones Rutland Township A request from property owners, Todd and Deanna Phillips, 10837 Shelo Lake Dr, Delton, Ml 49046, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construction of an accessory building failing to meet setback requirements pursuant to provisions in section 4.20"Residential Accessory Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 10837 Shelp Lake Dr, Delton, Ml 49046, Parcel # 08-12-460-020-00 and is currently zoned R2-Residential. ’ ■ > ^^1^ Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the above-mentioned proposed amendment{s) at or following Aside from helping to save the planet. Frame wants to help people save money. He said fuel and maintenance costs are low or non-existent for electric vehicle owners, allowing a quick return on investment. Addi­ tionally, owners can put any mileage reim­ bursements that would normally go to those costs directly into their wallets. “I’ll champion the cause. If nothing else, it’s the right thing to do,” Frame said. “But economically, there’s nothing wrong with it either.” good rule for the gas and petrochemical lobby, otherwise... not so much? For example, is “free to choose 9^ not good when it involves personal, individual autonomy? Just wondering. Do some peo­ ple actually believe that the big choices are for them to decide and assert onto the sensibilities and lives of most of us? '’'"""'"8 Commission for mV h® receipt the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place or, If an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. .Prairieville Township ---------- r* will ••••• provide necessary McvcMoi y reasonable icctiuriduie auxiliary duxiMdry aids aiQS and ano services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday, May 9^^, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M-43. Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to HHS Science Olympiad team advances to state tournament Hastings High School’s 2024 Science Olympiad team will compete in the Science Olympi­ ad State Tournament on Satur­ day, May 4. The competition will be held at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. •l' / I I. 4 i •tJ i r ( 1. ■ ’'-Sh, * /If ’ J r f / I I 1-^. • ’ * v' A peting in a regional competition on March 16. Each member of the team earned a medal or ribbon at the competition. Overall, Hastings placed 6^^ in the region- 'J V MH f . I I I♦ K ‘A • t 1 t/ I mi I 1 •« * f fJ I I t •r I I • I • . I place in Experimental Design Before the regional competi­ * * •> » -1 * ! f tion, the team competed in invi­ tational at Haslett High School and Allendale High School. Ze«* » f k u} Planet - Lucy Barnard and Jackson Busson - 3rd place in Fossils 1, 1 Carter Lucy Barnard, Favreau and Ally Herder - 3rd place in Codebusters - Evan Porter and Seth Arnold - 4th place in Optics - Toby Comesoli and Jorden I Hastings High School’s Science Olympiad team, seen here. is advancing to state competition next month at Western Michigan University. (Photo provided) Lyke - 4th place in Forestry - Melany Vargas and JoDee Gaskill — 5th place in Disease Detectives - Ally Herder and Cordelia Kniaz 6th place in Geologic Mapping Building - Jorden Lyke and Jackson Busson - 7th place in Astronomy - Bella Kensington, Jorden Lyke and Jackson Busson - Sth 1 ir’ - Seth Arnold and Isabel Gee - 6th place in Scrambler - Z?e Watson and Bella Kens­ ington - 6th place in Forensics - Toby Comensoli and Ally Herder - 6th place in Anatomy and Physiology cate an existing accessory building within the required front yard on a lot located at approximately 4231 S. Shore Drive, Delton, MI 49046 (parcel number 08-07-040-012-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the accessory building to encroach thirteen (13) feet into the front yard setback. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back thirty-five (35) feet from the front lot line on non-lakefront lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, and the applicant is proposing a setback of twen­ ty-two (22) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. - Melany Vargas and JoDee , Gaskill - 7th place in Detector V kI I 10.2, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to relo­ - Heath Hays and JoDee Gas­ kill - 7th place in Air Trajectory I This year’s team advanced to the state competition after com­ - Ally Herder and Lucy Bar­ nard - 2nd place in Dynamic f 1 f PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 215441 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE tions from pnvate donors. Kathy Forsyth, who manages volunteers for the program, said The Shack moved over 10,000 clothing Placing at regionals were: - Isabel Gee and Z?e Watson -2nd place in Microbe Mission ><s{< I» consider the following variance request: al tournament. 0 I Hastings resident Jim Brown is working to implement hisDbT^Jn^ZTL^^^ gram countywide. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) recycling pro- '"Stead of heading to a landfill, the clothes can go to someone who needs them. It’s a community effort, she said. The Shack is entirely funded by community dona­ 4I •35’ mim Brian and Lorretta Wolfenbarger are requesting relief from Sections f of^ « MH e z hsi? > Ci- -1 t i-. I i Bec£«®0irf’* ^iisdf® 44Cff c I I f f t k a bumbling, misguided liberal. Quick! Someone tell Elon Musk that he is a tree-hugging socialistic nincompoop. Second, Fred writes in the same editorial that “taking away our gas-powered cars and trucks takes away our freedom of choice which is paramount to a functioning democracy.” Hmmm. Free to choose is a Editor: Regarding Mr. Jacobs’s recent editorial “New ERA standards will take away choice ,I1 N1 First, everyone in the world who believes that electric motors will predom­ inate in the mass markets of 2040 must be Electric vehicles are a preferred choice for many , __ •«rdt I and dollars from Americans,” I must con­ clude the following. ' r-j^ * S MCVrm PIZZA BOX to put their cars on display and provide infor­ mation about them at Saturday’s event. Dayle Frame, a director for Sports Car lien you are ASTINGS high SCBOor I J h •! iJ J fe * **^ I 1 • '•{ 1110 Ike yea ax «p«snbtefri(|i(hm5P .•x'ie^W I Urt scl jiiji'e won’t iiillTBKierf.ffl I S 223 * *< " fc.' Marble said she’s just glad she can make a difference through such a small act. “It’s just a cool thing because people think they’re garbage,” she said. If that’s not enough, sustainable practices provide economic benefits as well. Several electric vehicle owners answered a call from the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association anyone who needs them, free of charge, no I* a M who TO ihro* ■ * owwhchi b w* (Wfk * IOta i****®”*’'*' rtRi«aaes«£ata ta(0Biii«yi»> <■ ; years ago. One Dime At A Time has returned over I million cans, equivalent to over $100,000 in,deposits. All of the money has been put badJcjjnUi’thc'cbmmunity'providing | aid for community members in need. The Shack in Delton is one such program. Community members can donate clothes to The Shack, where they are then available to sio&DgnloQesnhiiiiSDi I3M3X .' .> I ■ ■ People were throwing them away during COVID. They didn’t want to hang on to them,” Marble said. “I was like, ‘I’ll come get them.’” Marble took it upon herself to try to collect those retumables and make sure that money didn’t go to waste. Since starting nearly four support sustainability start with the commu­ nity benefits as their primary goal. X wrsytfcponiiteitcaase involved on both sirffcna- * » I structure to support eco-ffiendly actions, even from concerned residents. Residents of remote areas who are looking to do their part to protect the environment often have to go far out of their way to do so. For those in Barry County, there is an increasing number of ways to be environmentally-minded close to home. Many such programs and offices gathered at the third annual Barry County Business and Community Expo this weekend. The event takes place in April each year around Earth Day on April 22, spreading awareness of sustainability programs available in Barry County. Local businesses and programs gath­ ered at Hastings High School on Saturday, providing hands-on demonstrations. Rachel Frantz, Barry County recycling coordinator, said the number of services and programs available to locals is no surprise to her. When Michigan law recently called for more stringent recycling standards for com­ munities, Frantz said she didn’t have to take any action - Barry County already met the new requirements. Although Barry County is ahead of the curve in some areas, Frantz said she still has work to do. Her goal is to make access to recycling programs even easier for county residents, especially those in outlying areas. “The main goal of my whole job here is 100 percent access,” she said. “If I can get that, then I will be thrilled.” Something Hastings resident Jim Brown knows well from his former work in the recy­ cling industry is access is often the biggest barrier to entry for recycling programs. It’s something he hopes to remedy through his pizza box recycling program he’s started. The program aims to make recycling easy by providing a central location at Ace Hard- ware in Hastings. A receptacle near the front door makes dropping boxes off easy, and JI i Community Expo shows being eco-friendly is easy, has great benefits f \ Banner-Thursday, April 18.2024-Page 5 _ The team and its advisor, Ann Beemer, thanked the Youth Advi­ sory Council and the Hastings Education Enrichment Founda­ tion for thoir grants that helped A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hopetwp, com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities cover registration fees, transpor­ tation and materials for the team. disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk The Science Olympiad at the address or telephone number listed below. team at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with relies on its community and school for 'Support. Anyone interested in becom­ HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ing a mentor to or financially supporting the Science Olympiad 5463 South M-43 Hope Township Hall Hastings. Michigan 49058 team is to reach out to Ann Beemer at Hastings High School. 15466 (269) 948-2464 1 * f « i I 1 I i 1 i 1 �• *6 r f y 1' 3' Page 6 — Thursday. April 18, 2024 — The Hastings Banner ‘ ■ r r X .r •a I « * i'a<' t. <rb J ifaareed I N‘ n .ft ‘* •<1 A < ■ a Robert Gerard Aicken Michael Anthony Armour V. >1' K Harley, all while being an exceptionally I' supportive and involved single father. I The things he enjoyed most in life was I 4 a ,4 hit •hi spending time with his kids, grandchildren, rf-wife and his dog Jasper. He also enjoyed traveling, especially out west and the UP, d ■ rock-n-roll, thrifting, and collecting albums. * He was a diehard Lions fan. He was a proud stepfather of Dylan DeWitt after he became a part of Dylan’s life at just 4years old. They had such a special bond. He was also one of the smartest, most intelligent men we’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Tony touched many people in his life­ time. One of those people was Cindy Shep­ herd. They were together for 22 years before they were married on September 5, 2021 at a beautiful ceremony held at Sand Lake in Nottawa, MI surrounded by loved ones. He F t.; I was her Snugglebear Knight In Shining I , r‘Armour’. The name Michael is Hebrew for ‘God Like’. Anyone that was blessed to Michael Anthony Armour, better known as know him would tell you that to be true. Tony isis survived survived in in death death by by his his wife, wife, “Tony”, age 62, of Nottawa, MI, passed away Tony unexpectedly on March 25, 2024 at Borgess Cindy J. Armour (Shepherd); stepson, Dylan Hospital. DeWitt; daughters, Samantha (Nick) Macioce, Ashlee (Derek) Booker, and Amanda Armour; Tony was bom to Ronald A. Armour and Patricia L. Fox in Hastings, MI, on October 1, siblings, Laurie Armour, Christopher (Shelly) 1961. He spent a portion of his younger years Fox, Cindy Thayer, and Teddy Armour; in Florida with his father, though he has grandchildren, Kamden, Kaeden, Brennan, always considered Hastings home. Bayah, Dakota, Rilee, Morgan, Derek, MatTony married Melissa Schipper in 1983, eyah, Deondre, Trevon, Zayvion, KaeTeana. later welcoming three beautiful girls He is preceded in death by his parents, Samantha, Ashlee, and Amanda. They Ronald (Mary) Armour and Patricia Fox; his moved to Nottawa, MI in 1986. Soon after, grandparents, Muryl and Beatrice Foreman.; Tony took over operations at Michiana his brother, Ronald Armour; his former wife, Mobile Home Park for the past 34 years. He Melissa Schipper; father-in-law, Ernest Lee dedicated 25+ years volunteering his time Shepherd; mother-in-law, Carlene (Smith) as a proud staff member of the Sturgis Toy Robertson, Kathryn Wentworth and great Run. Along with volunteering his time, he niece, Hannah Crook. managed to work many side jobs, coach his Celebration of life will take place at the Stur­ daughters, and find time for his Corvette or gis American Legion on May 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. *> ft 7 I . r r K I r % > r * i • ’T' t Health - Pennock on March 23, 2024 to Linda Green and Nathaniel Duncan of Delton. Charlie Micheal Count, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on March 26, 2024 to Alina Jae Kowalski and Craig County of Hastings. Blakelee May Dudley, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock on March 21,2024 to BrityftbH)! Mbt^h toffy iCTOudley of Hastings. Artemis Levi Duncan, bom at Corewell Miles Thomas Newton, bom at CoreHealth - Pennbek on-MhithCS; 2024 te^^J Betsy* Foltz and Tartner NeWtoH'Of Woos'-' ' land Worsh ip Together 4 .‘Ji 1l ft; * z* church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.,. HASTINGS FREE SOLID ROCK BIBLE METHODIST CHURCH ** We Exist To Be An Expression WOODLAND UNITED CHURCH OF DELTON METHODIST CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible o.uic study hluuy and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 203 N. Main. Pastor; Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us", 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., RO. Box 8. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email ti Q} H ail.com. Website; Siwy^.hashnesfreemethndi^t com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director. Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries; Sundays 6 pjn. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd.,RO. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. I COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. I 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 I t 4- s I ■ * r: i 'j { V’ • A '^V 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Man Moser. Moser, Lead Paslor Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m,; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer, Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. *A . I to ft** J ■r. . ««'. I ■ * < .. k r FAMILY CHURCH s where he indulged in hunting and fishing, embracing the tranquility of nature. Most of all, Robert’s grandchildren were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them. Robert is survived by his mother, Judith Main; his loving children, Jammerson, Caleb, Chad (Amy), and Kara Aicken; and his adored grandchildren, Chloe, Audrey, Madison, Gabe, Owen, Katie, Konner, and Robby. His legacy will also live on through his several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of close fnends who will miss his presence dearly. He was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Main. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a service to follow at 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. r^- •X rt / * f \ V I AC f f 4 I M >•*; * •- Ca ft i 1 v** ■ 1 * r -t t . 1* <• '* * •9 »■ > : »*• M** t i _ ■ ■ ■■ A V*' ■ ■ Democrats retake Michigan House with special election wins Jordyn Hermani her unique insight into the needs of her con­ Bridge Michigan stituents. LANSING - Democrats are back in con­ I’ve cherished the opportunities this state trol of the Michigan House - and the full state has provided, from receiving a higher educa­ government - for the rest of the year after tion to finding meaningful employment, start­ their candidates in two special elections won ing a business, and raising a family,” Xiong big Tuesday night. said Tuesday night in a victory statement. The contests put an end to a months-Iong “There is still work to be done to ensure partisan stalemate with Republicans in the that every family has a fair chance to thrive.” lower chamber after Democrats lost two of The other seat, in the 25th House district, their own to mayoral positions in Westland covers most of Westland, all of Wayne and and Warren, creating a temporary tie. smaller portions of Canton Township and With their majority restored. House Demo­ Dearborn Heights. crats are expected to quickly ramp up talks on There, Democrat Peter Herzberg won with the state budget for next fiscal year, including 60% of the vote, topping Republican Josh consideration of the $80.7 billion spending plan Powell at 38%, according to unofficial results. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed in February. Herzberg is a Westland City Council memu These seats will allow Democrats to conber who defeated five other Democrats in the tinue fighting for a brighter future for all January special primary. Michiganders,” Michigan Democratic Party In a victory statement, Herzberg said he Chair Lavora Barnes said in a statement hoped to work with fellow Democrats in Lan­ Tuesday night as polls closed. sing to “move forward several pieces of leg­ Up for grabs was a seat in the 13th House islation regarding labor, healthcare and so district, which covers parts of Warren and much more.” Detroit. Democrat Mai Xiong won with 66% Democrats were heavy favorites in each of the vote, compared to 34% for Republican district, but the party aggressively cam,, Ronald Singer, according to unofficial results. paigned in both. Earliej-, TuesiJ^xjn a social I Xiong, a Macomb County commissioner p media post, Whitmer voters tq Since 2020, has said her background as a refsupport Herzberg and XiohgT ugee, mom and small business owner gives The wins give Democrats back the 56-54 Iseat advantage they held in the state House to begin 2023. Paired with control of the Senate for the first time in four decades, Whitmer » * ■ 5?^ { and legislative Democrats quickly took action on what they called pent-up policy goals. That included expanding tax benefits for low-income workers and seniors, repealing a li* i* nearly century-old state ban on abortion, 0 moving up Michigan’s presidential primary Caitlyn Marie Morris, Hastings and date and repealing Right-to-Work laws limit­ Peyton Lee Kerns, Kalamazoo ing labor unions’ power in the workplace - all Skylar Bear Partanen, Delton and in the first four months of 2023. Zachary Ross Grubb, Delton The party’s Lansing “trifecta” was some­ what short-lived, however. Then-Reps. Lori f Stone and Kevin Coleman soon announced their intent to run for mayor in Warren and Westland, respectively. Each won their bids and stepped down from their state House roles in November. Their absence pushed Democrats, now lack­ ing a majority, to adjourn session for the year a month earlier than usual. Since reconvening in January, House lead­ ership has asked lawmakers to attend session 18 times and held 30 votes on bills, many relatively minor, according to legislative journals reviewed by Bridge Michigan. In a handful of instances, bills put up for floor votes failed to pass due to lack of major­ ity support, a rare occurrence. ix^puunvoiis Republicans uwuscu accused uemocrais Democrats or of an unwillingness to compromise and criticized Elaine Garlock The Tri River Museum group met on Tues­ day morning this week at Historic Charlton Park. The new chairman is Judy Gager of Greenville who replaces Sally Johnson of Lowell, formerly oft Bowne Center, who retired after nearly 20 years as chairman. The next event for this group is Spring Into the Past to be held on the first weekend of May with hours on both Saturday and Sunday. The new guidebooks have all the details. A Battle Creek publication had aft obituary for Richard Brooks Sr., formerly of Lake Odessa. He was bom to Fred and Lois (Carpenter) Brooks in 1948. He was in school here until 11th grade, after which he worked for General Motors and had other occupations, including working y —for iQf the mj; C&O votv/ Railroad rxdiiiuuu and ana a Myshall library. He is survived by his brother Robert (Cindy) Brook's, sons from aW previous • ' ^AVTIUUO marriage, Richard Jr. and Gregory, and daugh- ters from another marriage along with his wife Kathleen. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Terry. Services will be held at a later date. His death occurred on April 7. Death came to Marian Weinberg on Thurs­ day of last week in Indiana. She was bom the daughter of Maurice and Betty (Hazzard) Storey. Theirs was the same story as that of multiple others with a wartime marriage, with the birth of a child or two, military service and wartime casualty. With the death of her father in World War II in Europe, she and her mother lived in Lake Odessa with the Hazzard grandparents until her mother’s remar­ riage to LaRue McMillen, who had also served in WWII. She was married to Tom Weinberg and they had two children who survive. There will be no service. She is survived by children Thomas Jr. and Karen, sis­ ters Lorraine McMillen and Delores McMil­ len in San Diego. Motorists on M-43 through Carlton Town­ ship are now encountering signs indicating a closed road ahead. This is prompted by the upcoming closure of the road between Usborne Road and Barber Road to replace the bridge over a branch of the Coldwater River. Residents on the east side will have their choice of driving on gravel roads or driving i» 3Eie ' f* ** - isa* «4f * •—k- vCfl^ h* tf nt «s> w*’ i 1 ai^ a ai^f tf 5 r* ««> !»* ---sir a* ft > «ai their refusal to share power during the tem­ porary tie. “We could have been more productive,” House Minority Leader Hall, R-Richland Township, told reporters in March. “I think we could have done a lot more.” Tuesday’s elections restore Democrats’ two-seat advantage, ending a nearly four­ month stalemate that has stymied progress on party priorities like^ dverhaUiifrg corporate subsidy programs, expanding Hate drime laU^s and bolstering school safety, the latter of which has bipartisan support. “Being back at full strength means we can continue to do the work that we’re sent here to do for Michigan residents,” House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, said earlier this month. “After these elections...we’ll be able to do that.” The battle for control of the Michigan House is far from over, however. All 110 seats will again be up for grabs this fall in the November general election. And with former President Donald Trump polling well at the top of the ticket, Republicans are optimistic about a possible flip. extra miles to get on a paved road to Hast­ ings. They can take Andrus Road and reach Barber Road or go east to Charlton Park Road and south to get to Woodlawn Ave. Another alternate route would be to take Brown Road west to Hastings Road. The current configuration of M-43 dates ____ .....x,, 1956 when the route was back _to summer changed from the previous route to Hastings of M-66 west to Brown Road to Woodland Road south to Coats Grove Road and then Barber Road. The new route going east/west at Woodland instead of north/south eliminated several curves between Woodbury and Hast­ ings. At the same time, Carlton Center Road had several elevation changes with the hills lowered and the hollows filled in. One resi­ dent said they always knew there were six or seven hills between Carlton Center and Woodland. One farmhouse along the way had to be moved back from the roadway because it was too close to the newly widened road This changed the contour of their yard greatly. Daily, we see more greenery on the tips of ;5 *■ >.rz IS^3S’ « ¥ ft * ft X!K«* • ?»« HP DSB2 4 iMBSiSSSP- I I r iniasmA* «.SlSjeESfB % XI'^3^ , iax^iixju 'J 1 5',’* •'»'; I lUQL Iff; 1"^’ 1 »R»«» XSJSBBr a ini 2S2L SEBS *1', 1L.^1 1 5®L3 ft baptist church PLEASANTVIEW i ■.=a£aBdi»_, <21 -«i5i45 i«ii .*5>S I « fti ?rr ft i •*>« W •• 1 ! 1 to spring forth. Daffodils, tulips, forsythia, jonquil and flowering trees really showing off* their beauty. Downtown Lake Odessa has showy showy trees in bloom all along Fourth Avenue. Ik I 4 ft * .*1^ ft * I ft SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS $Fb[Qb Hwsiiiks FlbwgUM Product! 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 f J HASTINGS 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor Steve Pastor, Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 A ■; j'ei. Robert Gerard Aicken passed away on April 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mi. He was bom on May 19, 1957, to Judith Main in Kalamazoo, MI. Robert attended St. Rose of Lima and Hastings Area Schools. He was a stone mason, establishing Aicken and Sons Masonry. He also worked in construction and was the Facility Manager for many years at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. A man of profound personal transforma­ tion, Robert was a beacon of hope in the AA community. With over 35 years of recovery, he generously served as a sponsor, guiding countless individuals along their journey to sobriety. Committed to service, he also vol­ unteered at Father Fred’s Foundation in Traverse City. Robert’s zest for life was contagious. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, with his friendly demeanor and outgoing nature. His love for the great outdoors was evident to all who knew him. Robert cher­ ished the time he spent in Fife Lake, MI, iwKMOimav BMUitMiHiilpMol 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Social Security supports small businesses Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist Running a small business can be a 24-7 QphpTnL '^^"‘‘Sing employees, inventory. scheduling, ^^’■vices and marketing can be challenging. ' business owner, or you wor or one. Social Security’s online suite of services help make ^your life VUOIVI. easier. QQ *1 p •'’ip IIIW**** *.**•• issw s online business services at ssa.gov/ ’ll • Ml “Si employer will save you time when you file electronic W-2s and W-2Cs and verify employee names and Social Security num­ bers. . Small business owners can also take advantage of SSA’s Business Services Online at ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm. You must register to use this free service. This seiwice offers fast and secure online w-.: tiling options to Certified Public 2^^ ♦ Accountants, enrolled als who proe’e:rw-2s aX.S More information about electronic wage reporting can be found at ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10034.pdf. 4 I's/xs 'l AV ‘x-c ft ft airs Speciai- ' * X s.** V' Ik Ml 49i25.- or ar via email at lfdlary.hatch@ssa.gov. < s 1 4i '4 ft I *--ik �A * > & t New Idea Club had a rich history 11 *1 Iavaa F. 17 Waiwi Joyce Weinbrechta <} l‘ I I - Wk is $ W ” .>W5<5; ’Useiijii \ ’ -J V I ! * rv V C3S Sf t I fc;. 1:4 AXt t ► I i bast fciT i WI h'oughout the year to earn extra money a^d mey resulted in aa change chanop of knick-knacks r__ . for "C reembers. She told about a time in the was/'^*^^ (l^SOs) when each club member •J J .5 E i individual proi^an^'tr bakd selling homemade bread. fhe money earned by the proiects was used to help with community projects and to aid various organizations and individuals in n^v 'hey selected a B^ket^ “Christmas in a ecR I I fcf. f 9 r Jt *I * < sMTZTT «‘hetocost of ,000. They made many donations funds J? * Dan\ i' wj .••'ll feota' r : L to change their manner of investment and deposited their money in an interest-earning account with Hastings Savings and Loan. On Feb. 1, 1943, the club developed its own song. The words were as follows: Club Song Our Club - ohl How we love it, we love it, we love it. Our Club - oh! How we love it forfriendly are we. For the good we can do, for the friendship we share Oh. dear Club, our New Idea, most loval we ’ll be. Teas, luncheons and dinners were held in each other’s homes for fellowship. Their min­ utes reflected the good times and good food they enjoyed together. Food was most important. Various mem­ bers had dishes that were their specialties. Detailed descriptions of these dishes were part of the minutes of the meetings. In later years, as the group grew smaller, they often went out for meals. Virtues of local restaurants in the area became part of the minutes. In the minutes of Dec. 18, 1973, Secretary Margret Barnett recorded “...This is a most unusual story of three members of the New »> T s 5 5> ■a ~ ' « 4 • ^11 / I« >» a * •£«.tDiaias^rti(S05 loiofe!fcrtsfat-(taw. I i JoekWtaiiaiatefcKA I a Ett 3JBS1! B ttafc fr •AfBtetl((to,..wit,iltt,i, I 1 ft. * I «■!* . ’ »3B5 K Bae. spc^a i U’ CT-x a be«atm Ik tek for caEd of Midiipa . VcHz'? prcsaciJ pnw House is fibtn'et.lxnn'a ♦ • T ■itofrlftdlmlnii Aflllte»tabeupfepbtiiB 9• 611 inilifNtftmbff^eoeraJeto f IJ ; * rrar.rttbnttlWto' ttWID > J .tvi W; S* 5S^ ft z. I IE% TURNING BACK THE Ida F. McCoy for handicapped children and their schooling, So^heThoTSS CrosTlnd R d Feather eronn. groups received donations to aid eiven l^otary Foundation was given gifts of money to be used in their scholarship project. The Hastings Public Libras- was 'remembered Helping Hand Oroani^at^ ’ -rt - - ? Organization. The members of the club made many, many bandages for the American -• Cancer -vw.vv, Society Ljvviciy for ior distribution oistrioution to their patients. Along with other sewing proj­ ects the club look on mending tasks for the residents at Thomapple Valley Home (Thor­ napple Manor) and did this task for many many years. They held a style show for the benefit of disabled children. They gave aid to many individuals over the years. One example of this was polio victim Lawson Craven. The club sent him money With which to buy much-needed crutches and other medical supplies over a period of a cou­ ple of years. He wrote to them thanking them and telling them that he now was able to get along all right and wanted them to help another person in need. The funds of the New Idea Club were han­ dled very carefully. In the early days, except for a small operating fund, the money was invested in government bonds. These were chased in to take care of the expenses of their fl look back at the stories and Golumns on local history In the Hastings Banner V I 4v Ti V- • • I. r Some of their projects included furnishing F Mr'r«"d 'he Ida “ "* hospital. They hemmed towels and pillowcases for the Thomapple Sher' r T- iT iei 'll4 standards, which are the true goals of pure womanhood.” Gladys Yarger recalled the White Elephant school was organized in 1897 and was called the “Hastings Music Club.” She was respon­ sible for getting music classes into the curric­ ulum of Hastings City Schools. She taught music to many individual stu­ dents in Barry County. She had an important impact on the lives of the people of Hastings in her own right, as well as in her role as the wife of Archie McCoy. The New Idea Club was organized to serve the community. Membership could only include 12 active members at any one time. For a new member to be added to the roster an old member had to move away from the area, become physically impaired or pass away. There were three categories of member­ ship: Active, Honorary and In Memory. After 1958, another category was added: Medical Facility. Virginia Willison Stevens remem­ bered that she was invited to join in place of her mother, Myrtle Willison. The club motto was “Do Good Deeds” and they did just that. » In a recent interview with Margaret Bar­ V, nett, who, with a twinkle in her eyes, told A about learning to sew carpet rags, which she had never done before. She remembered sew­ 1’ ing miles and miles and miles of carpet rags V by hand. The rolls of carpet rags were then * sent to bp WWcqjntp rugs, w^ch.W^re sold » no riQtJ^Krrninna at the club’s annual auction, along with other ’ ’’ ’iniioM handmade crafts and baked goods to raise money for their projects. Minnie Silsbee made and donated a quilt each year to be sold at the auction, which was often held at the home of Myrtle Willison, 206 W. Green St. The club met at the homes of members for social events and work sessions. No gossip was allowed. Margaret said Ms. McCoy was very strict about the no gossip rule and would put a stop to it immediately. Gladys Yarger emphatically confirmed this memory. The rule was spelled out in the bylaws of the club. “The ideals of the New Idea Club stand for a benefit to its members and the community, abounding in cheer, true friendship and equal­ ity with purity of mind and thought, thus eliminating gossip, vulgarity, envy and strife. “The ideals and object of the New Idea Club are ever to be kept high, and while hilarity, innocent fun and freedom, a real relaxation from everyday cares is an object, yet it is required that we keep our minds, thoughts and lips clean, that our high ideals Members of the New Idea Club, (from left) Ida F. McCoy, Dorothy Sumner and may be fulfilled - thus carrying out the high Emma Evans, 1939. aoii , . Banner Aug. 22. 1991 A novel by Helen Hooven Santmyer pub­ lished in 1982, “...And the Ladies of the Club,” is the story of a women's club in Waynesboro, Ohio, which spanned the years from 1868 through 1932. The novel traces the lives of the members over the years, and the club could only have 12 active members at any one time. Hastings once had its very own “Ladies of the Club.” It was organized on Nov. 16, 1925, and meetings continued until 1980. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy visited with rela­ tives in Ohio and saw such a club in opera­ tion. She returned to Hastings and organized the New Idea Club. Charter members were Ida F. McCoy, Cora Boyes, Agnes Sage and Ella Wolfe. Bylaws were written and officers chosen. The first president was Ida F. McCoy and the first sec­ retary-treasurer was Cora Lee Boyes. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy, wife of Archie McCoy, a prominent Hastings businessman, was a talented musician and made a signifi­ cant impact on the musical culture of the city of Hastings. She had studied five years at the Chicago. College of Music, graduating in 1890. She also attended and graduated from the New School of Methods in Chicago in 1898 and from the Thomas Normal Training Sch<^lof Detroitinl903. After she came to Hastings, she conducted a school of musical and dramatic art. The The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 2024 — Page 7 Idea Club who did something little out of the ordinary, and I don’t believe Ida (McCoy) would approve. With only three of us, we decided we didn't care to get a meal, so we went to Middleville Hotel and had our Christmas dinner in the bar. We really had a good meal of Swiss steak, com, rolls and a very good salad.” These three members were Margret Bar­ nett, Flossie Hinman and Dorothy Tudor. Description of the table decorations and table settings were described in detail, as well as descriptions of how the homes were decorated for the holidays and meetings were given. The weather also received its share of com­ ments in the minutes. Descriptions of snow storms, none so bad as to cancel the meeting, hot June days, rainy days and pretty spring days flowed through the minutes, regardless of which secretary was recording. The minutes for Feb. 20, 1962, recorded by Margret Barnett told about John Glenn’s space flight. The club gathered in front of the television set to watch as he circled the globe three times on the day. She writes, “... the minutes were not read nor a treasurer’s report given... The cancer pads went unfolded - no plans were made for the next meeting. This was a day to remember, and as I write these '^1" Others read this, if they will smile to themselves and say, ‘That wasn’t so much,’ as we do now over the Orville Wright flights.” The minutes of June 20, 1967, stated “.. . a short business meeting was held without minUtes of the previous, meeting, as they, were carried away in the car by the secretary’s daughter. (The . secretary was Dorothy Sumner, the daughter Suzanne Blemler.)” The club didn’t meet in July and August as the members were involved with their families when school was not in session. We note this from the dues payment records. Dues were $1 for several years, dropping to 50 cents during the Great Depression years, then again rising to $1 as the economy improved. The dues appeared to have been due on the birthday of each member. They also had a flower fund, which was used to honor birth­ days, anniversaries and family deaths. The New Idea Club celebrated its silver anniversary on Nov. 16, 1950, with an accounting of its many achievements. Ida Fitzsimmons McCoy died on Aug. 22, 1951, having enjoyed seeing the club prosper . tor 25 years. (The marker on her grave at Riverside Cemetery is very unusual. It is IS a meteorite that sat in her yard over the years and then was placed on her grave to mark it.) For the 50^^ anniversary in November The members did seem to care about each other and to look after each other. This caring was recorded over and over in the club minutes. The last minutes we have were written in January 1980. Dorothy Sumner was secretary The meeting was held at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings at lunchtime. Record­ ed as attending this last meeting were Margret Barnett, Dorothy Sumner, Dorothy Tudor and Virginia Stevens. In 1991, four members were still living: Margret Barnett, Dorothy Sumner, Gladys Yarger and Virginia Stevens. The work of the New Idea Club has gone down in history. Their contributions to the community will be long remembered and appreciated. Sources: New Idea Club minutes: interviews with Margret Barnett. Gladys Yarder and Virginia Stevens: The Hastings Banner July 18~ 1940: Dec. 16, 1942: Nov 2, 1944, 1975, minutes from the past meetings were Nov. 16. 1950 and May 1. 1958. read and memories revived about past mem­ bers and past deeds. The club served several vpL r * purposes during its 55 years of existence. It gave its members an op^rtunity to serve the community in unique and special ways. It gave the members a supFu "r recognized for their own special ulents. It allowed J them to demonstrate skills they already had and to learn new skills. It was an opportunity to ow 0 ers their most prized possessions in a safe environment As secretary Dorothy Sumner wrote in the minutes of April 16, 1974, we marvel at the project accomplished by the fou? members in the beginning, growing to 12 members who were active for many years. Rags were sewn at meetings go to vu be uc made maae into into rugs to sell to raise funds al various auctions for the hospital projects. Birthdays were always ceUl^ted with the honored guest receiving a gift from the club. Births'anTdeatS were noted^holidaytimesobservedAsvoursecrenoted, holiday times observed. As " ' ^ervea. as your secretary reflects it seems this has been a club with love and respect for each other, and may we carry on as long as possible.” Membership in the New Idea Club over the years included: Ida F. McCoy, Cora L. Boyes Agnes Sage, Ella Wolfe, Ella Johnson, Cath­ erine Thompson, Julia McLaughlin, Mary McCreery Willison, Mary I. Crookston Lena Norris, Alice Olney, Sadie Palmer Brower, Ina Ritchie, Mabel Roush, Dorothy Sumner, Minnie Silsbee, Dorothy Tudor, Myrtle Willi­ son, Maude Smith Cole, Emma Evans, Alma Fingleton, Luana Townsend, Minnie Phillips Ballou, Stella Dibble, Martha,Gies, Gladys Radford Yarger, Margret Barnett, Flossie Hindman, Mabel Hathaway, Cressie Stedee Ida Lake and Virginia Stevens. ijgjs and K < ig.|, 0 sBUff® udjiiii? K01ID ?<* {gSt'H'CSl /^gfeDoeforUrriverse " jam »'id! J P’ fill the ri ' S' wsr I’*''’' I •fUP J*' Ihis 5#^ Scaredy cats £K^L«K«!^hIos|*®« ifr Why are cats scared of cucumbers/ snakes ? Aurelia, 8, Canada to* S' i* r k' ^jll Z' Jt • 4 1»” 4 »• Jf J #(>• ifldi* ^15 Dear Aurelia, It’s been almost 10 years since someone went viral for recording a cat freaking out about a cucumber. In that video, a human sneaked up behind a cat while it was eat­ ing. They silently placed a cucumber behind the cat. When the cat turned I around, it jumped super high and ran I away. Soon, lots of people were making those videos. I asked my friend Jessica Bunch why all i those cats were scared. She’s a veterinarian at Washington State University. She told me that cats can be surprised by new things. That’s especially true if the new thing shows up without warning. Or while : the cat has its guard down. Like when a cat is eating, and a human sneaks up with a c uc u m ber. It’s possible that the surprise sets off an internal alarm that warns cats about intrud­ ers. That instinct to startle and flee from potential danger helps cats survive in the wild. It’s an instinct that persists for house cats living cushy, non-wild lives. “Even though we’ve domesticated them to a certain extent, cats aren't considered 100 percent domesticated like dogs are,” S 3unch said. “They still resemble wild cats. They still have some of the natural behaviors their wild cohorts do.” The second part of the question is wheth­ er that fear reaction is because a cucumber resembles a snake. Could it be an inherited fear of snake.s that freaks out my fellow felines? Bunch told me that cat experts aren’t sure about that. In the wild, cats are more « r likely to be predators than prey. Many wild cats are even apex predators. That means they don’t have natural predators in their ecosystems. It’s true that a particularly large and bold snake might gobble up smaller cats and baby cats. But cats are just as likely to prey on snakes. Bunch said there simply isn’t enough evidence to say that this fear is about snakes. But cat experts do agree that this trend can cause problems for cats and the humans who love them. Just like people, cats have personalities. Some cats and some people are more sensitive or anxious than others. Unfortunately, most cats can’t tell you what stresses them out. The startle-and-ftee response that looks so silly in the videos is a clue that it’s a scary experience. There are other clues that a cat feels unsafe. Like if they start hiding more or don’t want to interact with their people as much. An unsafe cat might even do things that humans hate. Like ilestroying your fur­ niture or using your stuff as a litter box. It’s pretty special that cats have lived and worked with humans lor at least 10,000 years. And that our mutual respect is our bond-and not just total dependence like some other pets. It would be a cat-astrophe to break that trust over a cucumber. Dr. Universe Do you have a guesdon? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email la Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu an visit her website, askdruniverse.coni. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for April 19-25 April 1-30 - April Storybook Walk: “And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins” by David L. Harrison, illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. April 1-30 - Poetry on the Trails. Cele­ brate National Poetry Month by walking die trails and reading the writings of past nature. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 18 - Novel Ideas Book Club: “The Ride of her Life,” 1 p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1944 film starring Joel McCrea, Maureen O'Hara, Linda Darnell and Thomas Mitchell, 5 p.m. Friday, April 19 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 - Warhammer and Dun­ geons & Dragons, 10 a.m. Monday, April 22 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Earth Day exhibits and tree pick-up (registration required), 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Earth « r* 1 I I Friday, April 19 - Conservation in a Changing World series: Seeing the Forest for more than the Trees, II a.m.-l p.m. Join the Institute for a discussion on how healthy forests can help keep climate chal­ lenges in check. Those interested can register for these events and find more infonnation at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. 1 Day movie: “Reuse! Because You Can’t Recycle the Planet,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 - Unclaimed tree pickup while supplies last, all day; Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; acoustic jam, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice book discussion: “We Are Not From Here,” 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269945-4263. �Page 8 MB* Thursday. April 18. 2024 — The Haatings Banner F Elks Outdoor Jamboree provides funds, resources for veterans I w F H sI 1 rm I «> Hastings Elks Lodge members Doug Barnes (left) ^orey G'lbert (iright) raffled off dozens of items at the Outdoor Jamboree fundraiser Saturday. (Photos by Hunte McLaren) 215251 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ^1 1 CHAPTER 220 /ZONING! OF RUTLAND CHARTER L THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TO: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the April 10, 2024 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2024-192 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.nitlandtownshiD.org). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-192 > Hunter McLaren Staff ITriter Hastings Elks members and guests turned out Saturday night to support the lodge’s sec­ ond Outdoor Jamboree. Attendees enjoyed dinner and entertainment as they bid on a plethora of outdoor hobby items. A Black­ stone grill, a set of two kayaks, a weekend getaway and dozens of other items including fishing rods, coolers, hiking gear and more were raffled off to raise money for the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge veteran fund. Proceeds from last year’s event went directly toward assisting the family of a local veteran. The Hastings Elks Lodge contribut­ ed $500 for home repairs to Linda and Rich­ ard Curtis, parents of deceased veteran Ryan Curtis. Grant coordinator Melissa Short said the lodge is already working with another local veteran this year, raising money to make their home more accessible. “We look forward to many more opportu­ nities to assist our veteran community,” Short said. “The success of this event allows us to do so, and lightens the burden or hardship these types of expenses create for our veteran community.” The jamboree is just one way the lodge works to help veterans. Mary Rivett, chair of the lodge’s veteran committee, said the group is always looking for ways to connect veter­ ans to resources. Through upcoming events like a free quarterly veterans breakfast on June 9 and the Military Ball on Sept. 14, the Elks hope to be able to reach veterans where they are and assess their needs. “It’s easier to start (there),” Rivett said. “Is there a state funding avenue for you as a vet­ eran, and, if not, what can we do?” Several veteran advocacy organizations were given a table at Saturday’s fundraiser, available to answer questions and provide information. Summer Robertson, veteran 17 41 A> I > I-' 1 K I *r t X’ Q\V> M p. IJ 4 U J'*w; 'i^ / 1^':^ r 1»»4« •M- TJ fi •3. V ,<,T’”’ , HC I I r- •Jt T V i%5. i 4 M >z rfE. OOO17M$67B Hastings Elks Lodge members (back, left to right) Ron Barnes. Doug Barnes, Barb Coppins and Lisa Tobias presented a check to (front, left to right) parents of Ryan Curtis, Linda and Richard Curtis, with local contractor Gary Black in December last year. Funds from last year’s Outdoor Jamboree helped pay for renovations to the Curtis’s home. (File photo) navigator for Barry County Community Men­ tal Health Authority, said simply spreading awareness of resources available can be hugely beneficial to veterans. “I’m a veteran also. There are a lot of resources that are available for veterans, but it’s really, really hard to find them,” she said. “If there’s a veteran who has a question, I would love for them to call me. I know I might not have the answer, but I know so many peo­ ple in the veteran world and I will find it.” Sometimes, just connecting veterans with each other is enough. Veterans Bill Thick, Jr. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: r « .4fll V: ♦ * • ♦V A I I » J .--.'=--.tOOII*»* > •<! I ‘ ADOPTED: APRIL 10,2024 EFFECTIVE: APRIL 26,2024 An Ordinance to amend §220-2-2 and §220-5-3 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis accessory to an existing dwelling in the CR Country Residential District. 3 - ■ .' AN'-V •< I V T and Bill Cobem said this idea was the idea behind their non-profit organization, Bright Bird Barracks. Located in Marshall, the two raise and manage birds to take disabled veter­ ans on pheasant and partridge hunts. “I think one of the important things with veterans is when you get around other veter­ ans, you talk more,” Cobem said. “If you’ve got needs, you’re maybe a little more willing to express that. I think that’s why groups like the American Legion and the VFW are really important.” While working with veterans, Cobem said he and Thick will try to see if there are any resources they can provide to meet a veter­ an’s needs. Often, just asking those questions and providing a shared understanding is a huge help. “Some of the therapy happens on site, just people getting to talk and find out about dif­ ferent things,” Cobem said. “It’s a pretty incredible experience.” •3^5 r r-«r9 I w*: sfii? Tf £ a * ;we»— ; iUC n SECTION 1 - < } A 1 -X ff >1 > k 3 JSC ■ fl. ■r< •A • §220-2-2 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the definitions of the Zoning Ordin^ce is hereby amended to revise the definition for the term .“Animal Unit” to read as follows: • 4 $ < 1 : n»w >1 '1 1 HB3 ’ r I *1’ ' J p vri* j *• r I t X » S 2 zmi IW J “ANIMAL UNIT (or ANIMALS PER ANIMAL UNIT) — See §220-5-3.H.’* Ik ■Sk * ’a Bi=; ri' K- Ml ••• >1^ fi > Keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis is allowable accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, subject to all applicable provisions of this Chapter, including the generally applicable special land use approval standards specified in § 220-20-3, and also the following density, setback, and other requirements: L<^1 veterans Russ Hammond and Charlie Alexander (not pictured) acted as the ootOfe*guard for Saturday’s event. Jf ’SK IKI^ <»« WX A ' 2 ’’® «■ « 3eskaaBi*E*fe eex-' -F* §220-5-3 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the designated special land uses in the CR Country Residential District is hereby amended to revise subsection H.2.-4. of same pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, to read as follows: ft***”*** ♦w ♦> SECTION 2 «c a I “H. ►- These custom Hastings Elks mugs were one of several items on display. 93tasi*.'^jsz avx > lx2s»;fe«tpi -JEcaxsrr"la ‘Wil II Sns-iiaaE. w - "v Wb I > It w ': ;b >A 3S'5«snr»wa a., ‘S W4»< .p bharl^n Park trails overhauled and improved as park looks to the future H b E i " I «4 > >»» rw « •Eb ■3 w «« * ar * v tr » . * « 1. The minimum lot area for the keeping of any such animals is three acres. 2. There shall be at least two acres of lot area per animal unit kept on the premises. For purposes of this provision, only, the number of animals per animal unit shall be determined as follows: A. slaughter and feeder cattle: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. B. mature dairy cattie: one animal equals 1,42 animal units. c. horses: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. D. swine (weighing over 55 lbs.): one animal equals 0.40 animal unit. E. sheep and lambs: one animal equals 0.10 animal unit. E laying hens or broiler chickens: one animal equals 0.01 animal unit. G. turkeys: one animal equals 0.018 animal unit. H. 3. Any other types or sizes of livestock not listed here are to be calculated as one thousand pounds live weight equals 1 animal unit. the animals are confined shall be located^t Ic^ast 100 feet from all existing dwellings on adjacent properties^; f' ( ' J ^l^e^ ih tvhich the animals are confined shall be located at®’ 50 feet from any wejihead, and shall not include any drain fiqld, ' 1 4. I I 5. Rooste^ are prohibited. Otherwise permissible chickens shall at all tunes wnfmed to a chicken coop or otherwise enclosed structure and not allowed to free range.” »« uviuic K Most people know Barry County’s Historic Charlton Park for its restored 19^"-century village, the Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum and its access to Thomapple Lake, but few take advantage of the park’s hiking trail system. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission hopes to highlight this recreation opportunity through recent trail improvements. Park staff and commissioners recently installed new maps and confidence markers along the trails to help hikers find their way. The trails pass through open meadows and woodlands and provide views over wetlands and the Thornapple River. With a total length of just under 3.5 miles, the trails can be com­ bined into loops of different lengths and are generally considered easy, with just a few areas of steeper slopes. “Our goal is to appeal to a wide variety of recreational interests within the park yearround,” said Barry County Parks Director Dan Patton. “We made some adjustments to the trail layout to make it more user-friendly, easier to maintain and take full advantage of tt'i" • including our recent avian celebrity, a Limpkin, more typically found in Florida,” Klein said. Some of the species Klein noted that can be found along the trails are Baltimore ori­ oles, yellow-throated vireos, Acadian flycatchers and pileated woodpeckers in the wooded areas in the summer months, along with yellow warblers, red-tailed hawks, gray catbirds and song sparrows in the open fields. Une or the largest purple martin colonies in the county is located right within the historic village near the trailhead. The trail improvements are just part of the overall vision to enhance recreation opportu­ nities at Historic Charlton Park. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is currently working on a new master plan for the park with a realistic and sustainable roadmap for the future. This master plan process will include community input opportunities later this year and will help take advantage of grant opportunities for park improvements. Located midway between Hastings and Nashville, Historic Charlton Park is Barry park, with 310 acres. The trails The woods, fields and marshes that the trails provide access to hold a great variety of birds throughout the year according to local bird enthusiast and Parks and Recre­ ation Commission member and volunteer Doug Klein. Over 160 species of birds have been recorded at Charlton P^^k over the years, are best accessed from a parking area at the Upjohn House (park office) within the historic village. Portable toilets are available yearround, and dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily and hosts several community events annually. For additional information on Historic Charlton Park, visit Charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. I ^sir * 'Hi » < f, f f jCEX sae, • ’t -*ht, J f *4 V* 1 r* 1 s’ X •J I 4 ^2 r * » t ip 1 <«. flllOD » •» ■ < ?1 ’I * 4 .ft?; f I r f i » I X ri AjA f s I ■s "fl *«k, w ib t •X/ W y« •"» * fl I J *% I 1 ' t ' feat's* V I t % » V 4 < a>' t I Doug Klein, a Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission member and volunteer, stands next to one of the new wayfinding signs at Historic Charlton Park. (Photo provided) B IB 'B t *** » * At ' I All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with thi« ,h, ..gh,hX. KS ™' *■"by law. later date as may be required . u or on such Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland MOOT: All remaining spring weight restrictions lifted Eftective 6 a.m. Monday, April 15. the , ^'^panmcnt of Transportation (MDOT) lifted se^onal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the entire state of Michigan. State routes typically d^ignations. Weight restrictions are implemented during the spring frost thaw period and are now completed for the 2024 season. County road commissions and city public works departments put in place their own seasonal weight restrictions, which usually, but not always, coincide with state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally t- *1 K K K posted to indicate which routes have weight restrictions in effect. For weight restriction information and updates call 800-787-8960, or you can access this infonnation on MDOT’s website at Michigan.gov/Truckers, under “Restric­ It tions.” T ■ft I i % ■ > . -- -------- _- ■ ■ « I ^ ■■ t ( I — . I 1 c. I A. n �) > 4fv ’A- w k "r 4. r. 1 Hastings I SPORts^ SECTION -fl I V \ 5jl- ANNER I \ w 1 s; » X X xS. s .\u "H v% Thursday, April 18,2024 Ts Trojans take two in abbreviated tournament X SV 4 11 ' fl 4'- Rk r •1 k * I I I fl >f*. ■T ’fl* 't » lA * * S’ Si* ' *e' I * Ik r 4^ 3r * . 71 ft-.. • e .■. ’A- .1 V r-’!^ r .SB Z J 4 !i ‘tl I V‘ W«1 J K. A «*.*>•. S*; 4 ■J ‘J ITT- ’.*kv ‘ .M .1 ♦1 s d 3. ?5J I •••^ • •A 7 ••■3* V I I .AI W *'« •^* ' • 1 ^.-1 r^-cs •l J rv < r« J -ijarr ♦I .Fs •k •. n *A « *1 1 kj.-5r • I* I • •*• *?r 4 I < • -* • XJ V «• V I ij < • < .5rt ft .A r <^pk' V • V < .M^—^j. ' 4 T t * in «5 Middleville due to wet conditions remaining in Hastings after last week's rains. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Baseball found a way. Hastings had to cancel Saturday morning’s Baiyy County Invitational because rains from earlier in the week left the Saxons’ field too soggy, but the Saxons, Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and Delton Kellogg Panthers man­ aged to get a little round robin tournament completed in the sunshine in Middleville Saturday afternoon-, The host Trojans were 2-0 on the day. They put together a six-run rally in the bot­ tom of the fifth inning to overtake Delton Kellogg in a 9-6 win to start the day. Thor­ napple Kellogg then closed the day with a 13-4 win over Hastings. Delton Kellogg spilt its two ballgame, holding on for a 9-7 win over Hastings in the middle game of the tournament. The Panthers and Trojans traded six runs apiece in the fifth inning of their opener. Delton Kellogg scored six times with two out in the top of the fifth to take a 6-3 lead over the host Trojans. TK matched that with six runs against the Panthers in the home half of the inning. All six of those Trojan runs were t I r. SiSE tor iix pcc/Kj i£ .J :i?:i MU Ibese fljstom Hastiijs Efe w m one several ^ens(n^ astte IB « M hi frails overWed and i js pad! loote Io Ilie * one-earned as a couple throwing errors with two out spoiled what had started as a decent relief appearance for the Panthers’ Elliott Rogers. A two-nm single through the right side by the Trojans’ Jayce Brummel tied the game at 6-6, and the TK offense kept rolling from there. Isaac Kimbel drilled an RBI triple into right Centerfield to put the Trojans in front. Maddix Ferden followed with a walk to put runners on the comers and Spencer Ybema followed with the Trojans’ second triple of the inning into right to plate the final two runs. TK had three triples in the bailgame. Anson Verlinde had the other. Ybema and Brody Wiersma led off the bottom of the third inning with singles to start the Trojans’ first scoring surge. Connor Dombkowski, Ver­ linde and Jacob Davis each had an RBI as TK built a 3-0 lead. Brummel started on the mound and held Delton Kellogg scoreless through the first four innings, but finished his day having allowed six runs on 13 hits and four walks. He struck out five. He did get the win thanks to his team’s scoring outburst in the fifth. Verlinde came on to hold the lead and earn the save for TK. He gave up two hits and a walk while striking out one in the final two innings. Chad Stopher started for Delton Kellogg and threw well befdre running into a pitch count to keep availability for his team’s Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division doubleheader this week. He had a big game at the-plate^too going 3-forM witha run and an RBI. He doubled twice. Stopher flicked a few balls foul down the left field line with two on and two out in the top of the fifth and then drove the ball into the right Centerfield gap for an RBI double to bring home his team’s first run of the inning. Keegan Hill had a two-run double for the DK team to cap off that six-run fifth for the Panthers, but was thrown out trying to turn his knock to right center into a triple. The Trojans combined six hits, ten walks and one Saxon error to score their 13 runs in the day’s finale. Logan Snelling powered the Trojans at the plate going 2-for-2 with and RBI and four runs scored. He walked twice and had a triple. Wiersma, Verlinde, Ben Koster and Kim- Delton Kellogg new varsity baseball coach Brian Risner talks things over with his freshman catcher Tucker Tack between innings during their contest with Thornapple Kellogg Saturday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bel had the other Trojan hits in the win over the Saxons. Bradley Moerman got the win on the mound going three innings. He gave up four runs on two hits and five walks. He struck out five. Dombkowski threw two innings of scoreless, hitless relief while striking out four and walking one. Hastings had an RBI double from Zach Byle and an RBI single from Scott Sanders in the loss. Those were the only two Saxon hits. It was a back-and-forth ballgame between the Hastings and Delton Kellogg boys too, with DK pulling out the two-run win in a six-inning affair. Hastings scored four times in the top of the fourth to take a 7-5 lead, but this time Delton Kellogg was the team answering with four runs of its own in the bottom half to go back in front. Hastings had the tying runs on first and second with one out in the top of the seventh, but couldn’t get the hit it needed to keep the rally going. Lead-off hitter Tyler Frazer got Hastings off to a great start in the game. He walked, stole second and third and then scored on a Rowing error after sliding into third. Hast­ ings put two more on in that inning too, but couldn’t get them around to score. Delton Kellogg answered right back in the bottom of the first with runs from its top two hitters in the line-up Gauge Stampfler and Tristan Boze. Stampfler reached on an error, stole second, went to third on Boze’s single and then worked his way out of a pickle to steal home on a pl^ where -Boze went to third. Boze eventually scored Jon a sacrifice fly from Stopher. DK added to its lead with three runs in the bottom of the second. Stampfler and Boze both had RBI singles. Hill started the rally with a two-out single. Collin Muskovin walked behind him before the line-up turned over to Stampfler and Boze. The Saxons’ 3-4 hitters Eastin Tibble and Landon Steward opened the third with backto-back doubles to cut into the Delton lead. Teammate Jackson Hayes followed with a walk and he eventually scored on a ground out by Sanders. See TOURNAMENT, page H / 1738 i r Saxons have stellar moments at blustery invite 'I 'f-- • L / 'i 1,1 >'ISJ t Ksr: ■ ^*A± T w*** tj I '4 K)ffl»e’* I jV .•^a* # A ,X ( sEtsonis®** 1 hif f < s * IK z 4 a i V,4 4 a ft f fl a •I < ,5.^ A f < < of I < But you win some and you lose some. Vin­ cent was pretty appreciative of the tail wind at the long jump pit. The wind in her face at the start didn’t limit Nickels much at the end of the meet as she finished off her day by winning the 300meter low hurdles in 50.79 seconds. The electrical grid was strong enough to survive the wind storm in Hastings Friday as the Saxons hosted their annual team invita­ tional, and kept the lights on long enough for the Hudsonville boys and Grand Ledge girls to win team championships at the ten-team meet. The Hudsonville boys beat out Grand Ledge by just three points 1,049 to 1,046 at Sports Editor Leading into the final few events of the evening, Hastings senior Addey Nickels said the strong, steady winds flowing through Baum Stadium at Johnson Field hadn’t both­ ered her much Friday. It was mostly at her back for the 100meter hurdles and the couple times she got the relay baton. She hadn’t yet gotten the chance to really try and run straight into it like senior team­ mate Myah Vincent who called the gusts in her face from from the north northwest brutal along the back stretch. /I lie t-* Brett Bremer ( J.? (J! a Of*’Sai’ <' ' <«* I d « X *A I T 7; 1 t f / t If A » p > / x A / V ''.■r 4 i- <v* I^L K f ’ k'. •. fr' r 1* K'. f ■' /-iff * J sI I.' •i r t z 4 s. t (<i(* r i ,0^ ullf * Hastings freshman Bella Friddle gets over the bar at 5 feet in the high jump compe­ tition during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. The leap won her the event. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r the top of the day’s standings. The Hastings boys were third with 927.5 points and the Hastings girls placed eight with 654 points. The Saxon boys took a pair of victories in the relay races. With two members of the state runner-up 4x400-meter relay team from a year ago competing, Hastings closed the meet with a win in that race Friday. The team of seniors Aiden SaintAmour, Jonah Teed and Charles Nickels and junior Jett Barnum won in 3 minutes 30.46 seconds setting a new meet record and recording the fastest Divi­ sion 2 time in the state so far this season in the relay. SaintAmour and Barnum also teamed with seniors Gerald Miller and Reuben Solmes to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:34.01. Hastings was third in the day’s other two boys’ relays. SaintAmour, Miller, Solmes and senior Haiden Simmet finished the 4x 100-meter relay in 45.78. The team of seniors Caleb LaBoe and Riley Shults and juniors Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson was third in the 4x800-meter relay with a time of 9:09.98. Behind the top three teams in the boys’ standings Charlotte finished with 800 points, Stevensville Lakeshore 778.5, Hackett Cath­ olic Prep 714.5, Hopkins 603, Vicksburg 587.5, Grand Rapids Track Club 436 and South Haven 269. Solmes had a big day for the Saxons. He was the runner-up in the 100-meter dash in a personal record time of 11.32 seconds, just one hundredth of a second behind Grand Ledge senior Macintyre Fourman who won the race in 11.31. Miller also set his PR in the 100 placing eighth in 11.62. Hastings had Solmes, LaBoe and Miller place fourth, fifth and sixth respectively in the 200-meter dash. And Charles Nickels and See SAXONS, page 11 ► / 4r» ■ 4 £<» 1«- (• V jt ■ I. ? I• ■4 .♦T fi 4 •L » »« i r» 1 \ y. fl* » I■ .d W^' kL M t J t Ls *b ' .4 V Hastings senior Reuben Solmes races to a personal record time of 11.32 seconds in the 100-meter dash during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday in Hastings. The run earned him a runner-up finish in the race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M . I ff b I « 4, r i':-/ i I i �I r Wik ✓ I I .Ji Mi • w K i,l C 4 f ■ z .J 1 * Page 10 - Thursday. April 18. 2024 - The Hastings Banner TKHS girls shut out first two foes OK Gold Conference Coldwater wins both games of 1-8 set at HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editor Coldwater swept its way to two wins in the first lnlerstatc-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader of the season at Hastings High School Tuesday. The Cardinals took 23-0 and 25-5 wins over the Saxon varsity softball team on the afternoon. Hastings was happy to get its bats going a bit in game two. Kaylee Dahms doubled and scored two runs. Lucy Barnard had a base hit and scored a run. Jordan Birdsall and Carly Frazer had hits. Hannah Dubois walked and scored a run. Abby Peake J scored a run for the Saxons too. Saxon head coach Dennis Redman said that despite the lopsided final scores he could see that his team is finally starting to come together a little bit. Hastings has a little time to gather itself before getting back to action. Pennfield will host another an 1-8 doubleheader with the Saxons Monday, April 22. The Saxons will follow those ballgames with the Panthers up by facing a pair of non-conference foes. Wyoming Lee comes to Hastings for a doubleheader April 23 and ionia will host Hastings Thursday, April 25. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans scored early, but they couldn’t score often against Cedar Springs in the OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville Wednesday, April 11. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer team took a 2-0 win over the Red Hawks, and the Trojans are now 2-0 in the OK Gold Conference. “Not our best performance in the world, but coming off spring break and only having two games under our belt to start the season that’s somewhat expected,” TK head coach Ben Sleeman said. TK got off to a good start with a goal by senior Holly Veiling in the opening two min­ utes. Tealy Cross got on the end of a long free kick and then played the ball to Veiling for the score. “It was nice having Holly back from an ankle injury,” Sleeman said. “We missed her presence up top during her games away.” echoed his sentiments, that slow starts won’t The Trojan coach said both teams turned get the job done in the future. The trio of the ball over in the midfield time and again Saxon captains this season are Morrison, from that point on. Chances were so few and Dekota Blough and Kimber Fenstemaker. far between that the Trojan coaches told their Morrison’s fellow attacker Dez Mathis had girls that they thought one more goal should two goals and assist in the win over Well­ spring Prep. Alyson Miller and Kali Koning be enough to clinch the win. both had a goal and an assist. TK got that one more goal with about 15 Hastings scored a 6-1 win at Howard City minutes left as Madilyn Chivis ripped a shot by the Red Hawk keeper. Tri-County Monday evening. There was no “Cedar was definitely a handful and had a slow start there. Hastings scored three goals few good chances to score, but I felt like in the first 12 minutes. Morrison had three goals, Miller, Bri Darling [goalkeeper] Makenna [Hoebeke] didn’t really have to make any difficult saves and our and Mathis had one each. Koning had an assist. back line really handled their front three The Tri-County girls did put the Saxon well.” defense to work a bit. Blough made seven TK followed up that win with a 3-0 victory saves in net for Hastings. over visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central Hastings closed out last week with a 9-0 win at home over Springport Thursday and a Monday in Middleville. Catholic Central beat Wayland in its con7-1 win on the road at Belding. Schoessel said Belding had a couple players ference opener last Wednesday, 6-0. The that kept the Saxon defenders on their toes, but his girls were certainly up to the task. Morrison had four goals in that win. Mathis had two goals and an assist and Hannah Sorensen added a goal and an assist. In the win over Springport, Morrison had four goals, Mathis had two and Miller, DarBrett Bremer ling and Sorensen had one each. Sorensen Sports Editor added one assist too. A couple seniors and a crowd of freshmen The Saxons follow up the match with Pengot the goal-scoring done quickly to get the nfield Friday by hosting Tri-Unity Christian Vikings out of the rain Thursday afternoon in Tuesday, April 23. Coldwater comes to Hast­ their Capital Area Activities Conference ings next week Friday, April 26. White Division opener against Charlotte at Lakewood High School. The Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team moved its overall record to 1-1 with an 8-0 win over visiting Charlotte Thursday, and it is now I-1-1 after a 2-2 draw with Lansing Waverly Monday evening. Senior Autumn Williams scored three goals and senior Cadence Poll scored the goal The win moves DK to 2-2 overall this sea­ that earned the Vikings the walk-off win son. They were set to face another SAC Val­ thanks to their eight-goal lead with about 15 ley Division foe last night, April 17, traveling minutes still left on the second half clock. to Allegan. “Today went well. It is coming together The win over Parchment was a good okay, with 12 freshmen and 25 girls it is hard bounce back after a 4-0 loss at Pennfield last to even out the playing time, but we’ve got Friday, April 12, where the DK girls strugfour or five decent freshmen that are seeing gled giea to get going offensively. They managed the field - and not just seeing the field but just two shots while Houtkooper made ten they’re contributing,” Lakewood head coach saves at her own end. Adrian Almas said. DK goes to Saugatuck for a SAC cross­ Freshman midfielder Mayleigh Raffler had over match Friday. They won their first one two goals and two assists. Freshman mid­ of those last Wednesday, April 10, 4-1, at fielders Mariana Grant, Klara McArthur and Coloma. Taryn Cusack all had assists Thursday. Claire Barker finished off a breakaway “We only have a couple seniors, but those with ten minutes left in the first half to tie the two girls are carrying the team The team is match with the Comets at 1 -1 after the home coming together. We are young, but we have team took an early 1-0 lead. Teagan Hamlin more skill than we had last year. We have scored on a comer kick two minutes later to more depth than we had last year. Still trying give the Panthers the lead. to find that balance and get those other girls Samantha O Meara assisted a goal by '“j'"‘b time, muc, oui some h playing but uiiimaieiy ultimately tnis this was a Covadonga Martin seven minutes into the big win. We needed it coming off the loss on second half to make it 3-1 Delton. Avery Tuesday. Team morale was a little low, but Barker tacked on one final insurance goal off after today they were right back up there. an assist from Claire. “I think the first-game jitters are out of a -V- Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team kept its record perfect against South­ western Athletic Conference foes so far this season with a 2-1 win over visiting Parch­ ment Monday in the first Valley Division match of the season. Delton Kellogg’s Avery Barker scored the winning goal about half a minute after Parch­ ment had tied the bailgame at 1-1 with less than eight minutes remaining in the match. She was assisted by her sister Claire Barker on the go-ahead goal. Claire found the net first for the Delton Kellogg team in the match. She scored off an assist from defender Zenaida Lemus in the game s 30 minute. TTiat 1 -0 lead carried through most of the second half for Delton. DK head coach Alan Mabie said Zenaida was strong in the center back for Delton Kel­ logg throughout the match, and although keep­ er Johannah Houtkooper only needed to make eight saves most of those were against tough 1-v-l chances with the Parchment forwards. 12 09 14 11 09 13 10 08 12 10 14 11 11 r 9 fl I* 5. Jist® a. 9 - "y 1 .1 '» , I * • If t ■*■■ . J* > 1 7 “nf-' St • •J 5 r I /> 9 ( ‘ Township Meeting Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Barry Township will provide reasonable I < c upon seven days notice to the clerk. 155 E. ORCHARD STREET (MEETING HALL) 11300 S. M-43 HWY, (TOWNSHIP OFFICE! P.O. Box 705 DELTON. MI 49046 PH 269-623-5171 OR FAX 269-623-8171 EMAIL: barrytownship@mei.net Website: barrytownshipmi.com ^pectfully, Debra J. Knight. Barry Township Clerk ! confrnbTth^'^k team'<5 p a ar Klara McArthur midfield during her 215214 High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) rts^' *> A 'Qi A it •<p 9 k* 1 J V 4 iT -A. AT* I 1 * Y < ►» » * f *-5 i C’'-- < jr ft «« »» flS *«• 'is; ■.■tr d: t A .C55 It TK senior Holly Veiling (right) battles for possession of the ball with a Grand Rapids Catholic Central foe during the Trojans' OK Gold Conference win over the visiting Cougars Monday in Middleville. «* .<• R <> i 1. oi 4 *T « « " -.'^ '?l >>X2? **** dS’ ' 4 The Trojans were set to face Wayland on the road last night. TK closes this week with a contest against Grand Rapids Christian Fri­ day in Middleville. Trojans were looking for a little revenge Monday as the Cougars beat them by a goal last spring in the semifinals of the OK Gold Conference Tournament. I wnrz r «L .MU’”* w •* < < I J y s!^‘' (I tV I gSi ■ «■* fflUiS? .'4‘^ jteSsisi'is*: - 1 •r -1 .1.'* «a» 9 .1 k • I ■ I •i TTi ■ fe. b! VIS . I • r .t- <M 1 K» 2 y' 1 t <;■ f A kpat2K>-^-2^°r?P • 2 ijEB i -2 Dim * y lac SSI .< <• t 1 7-*' •t 4a X 5 rs 5 is T*-ar. V 4 'r-fl L efe? 4 I V J 'i4 fl - is ^5^ 4 •J ** *, I K J<><W' I*. ?;*«•** • I I » ’ r* V ■ 5S’ I d I * J I •i * 'n J r ’ z < r ^I3l I I t I ^’’isap E - ^rbit? (I < 1 4 S'*;'" v ft) I * «* -4 iiS. E s W ft ! % I ft s Hastings took a 10-3 win over the Lake­ wood ladies in Hastings Tuesday. It was the first game of the season for the Vikings and the third for the Saxons. Raffler scored the first goal for Lakewood 13 minutes about 13 minutes into the contest Junior finished with with two ------- Ellie Benham, who vviiu iinisnea goals too, followed up with a goal less than five minutes later off an assist from Raffler The Vikings controlled the play throughout the first half, but it took a bit before they found the net again. Williams finally found space for a breakaway with a little over seven minutes to go in that first halfand finished off with a shot a step or two into the box. Grant earned the assist on that one. She had a second similar breakaway goal four and a half minutes later with an assist from Raffler. Benham notched her second coal goal of the first half with an assist from McArthur five minutes before the intermission. Lakewood led Charlotte 5-0 at the half Thursday, but Almas was more pleased with the way his girls performed in the second half than the first. I knew they wanted to mercy them 1 knew they wanted to put them away, and the team needed that, but that wasn’t the message going in (to the second half]. The message was that, hey we’re playing kickball. _____ We're rushing the ball a lot. We’re playing kick and chase, kick and chase. We need to be using >1. ■X our drops and be patient. We need to be drib­ bling and shooting more often outside the 18. They did that. There was a lol more outside mids dropping to their outside backs and then getting the cross. That is exactly what we were looking tor. Or you ve got the outside back that’s drop­ ping ... so that was much, much better. Our forwards and outside mids did a really good job of being patient and not just Irj ing to drib­ ble around the defense. They used their space better and were crashing the net better too.” On defense, he thought his team col­ lapsed on the ball a little bit better in the second half too. Mayleigh Raffler had two goals and Wilhains one in the loss to the Saxons Tuesday, oth now have four on the season. Coach Almas thinks that there is the opportunity for Clt er one of them to break the school record for goals in a single season. A ® match last night, Eaton Rapids on the road in /^C-White. Eaton Rapids and Lansing Catholic are expected to be the • top two teams the conference this spring, and the Vikings’ performance will give them a good gauge of just how high up in the conference standings they can get. Lakewood will be back _ , m action at home against Lansing Eastern Friday in a non-conterence match. ft. >5. Is?’'* 4. rr ir\ * n i e. I* -"ft*, V n- I *> i s I **9 ’ k t 1 '1 c *1 ft *; Zi f ‘Ml ft* 'M. 1 ''‘X> lb \\ k << ’’‘tv?' w V*-’I X V . • 'ft M- Ir. V I I *»>► >T f 8 . ik - - J . iiu « J ’hr*.-*' .4,iK. Zoev''DrVietN®X°r?n''?h'''Charlotte junior S^red hrerao^s in^hp win over visiting Orioles Thursday. Williams scorea inree goals in the game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I 1*.J A b J, J < di J M* 4 ' I 5 2024 PUBLIC HEARING @ 6-30 p.m. 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2025 2025 2025 PUBLIC HEARING @6:30 p.m. any township meeting, to individuals with disabilities XU ft BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING DATES 7:00 P.M. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH *** unless noted Barry Township Meeting Hall 155 E. Orchard St. Delton, MI 49046 MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 4 *« the way. ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A Ir Freshmen and seniors fill net for Vikings Panther soccer squad wins first SAC Valley competition * J. xZ Hastings girls overwhelming their early season opponents Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have come to the point in the season where things will get tougher. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team took an 8-0 win over visiting Grand Rapids Wellspring prep Tuesday evening at Hastings High School to improve their record on the season to 6-1. They’ve won six straight matches - outscoring their opponents 43-5 over that stretch. Leading scorer Raegen Morrison has 20 goals so far this season. She notched four in the win over visiting Wellspring Prep Tuesday night. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel came into the season knowing there was some work to do in building the offensive attack and the chemistry between his midfield and forwards. He sees them making strides, but knows that the progress will really start being tested begin­ ning Friday when his girls open the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Pennfield. The challenges will reach a crescendo with ballgames against Jackson Northwest, Harper Creek, Parma Western and Marshall to open the month of May and close out the confer­ ence slate. “We had a good talk after the game today,” Schoessel said Tuesday, ‘‘They did not play well for about the first 10 to 15 minutes. I attribute that to four games in six days. I get it. Tired legs, tired feet and they just need some time to recoup.” He said the team captains stepped up and I ' 4 • k' I If" 0'^ ft I I 1 I 4 ;s 4 J '•f: fl ** 4-1 *1 �I ‘•4 **»A \ Vikes beat Orioles once, beat DK pitchers shut Greyhounds twice in league The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 2024 — Page 11 * •rett Bremer k Sports Editor Lakewood and Charlotte played a pair of 2-1 ballgames Wednesday, April 10, al Lake­ wood High School to open the 2024 varsity baseball season. The Vikings won the opener behind a onehil gem from senior starting pitcher Landon Makley. He struck out five and walked ten Senior Blake Price took the mound to record the final out, striking out the only baiter he faced to earn the save. What a difference a day makes. I’m very proud of how these guys responded after our performance yesterday,” Lakewood head coach Brad Tacey said. “We played clean defense, our pitching was phenomenal and our hitting did enough to get the job done. This is the level of baseball I know this team is capable of playing.” The Vikings got a tune-up for the confer­ ence doubleheader, falling 15-0 against Otsego Tuesday, April 9. The ballgames with Charlotte were moved up a day due to the predicted Thursday rain. New Viking Chanse Courtney was 1 -for-1 at the plate with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in game one against Charlotte. Senior Garrett Feighan was 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Makley and Chaney Steward were both l-for-3. Seth Willette scored the Lions’ other run and Makley and Gabe Porter had RBIs. .. Charlotte J pushed V ♦ .u across \/-i • a run in the , top of the^ second, but^ the ^ikings^ answered back with one in the home half of the inning. The Vikings moved in front in the bottom of the fifth. Willette started that fifth-inning scoring ) *4 K Hl I? L I k I . .A I J r ~ ^<1 f Ku SB frr rally with a lead-oIT walk. Feighan put down a bunt single that moved Willette to second. After a line drive out and a pop out, Makley delivered an RBI single to the right side. Courtney took the mound in game bvo and delivered an exception five innings. He allowed one earned run, two total, on three hits and three walks. He struck out six. Makley and Price both doubled in the loss, with Price scoring the Vikings’ only run. Steward and Willette both singled once. That’s one we should’ve won and we need to find ways to win those types of games, Tacey said. “Chanse threw an amazmg game in his first outing as a Viking, but we just didn t put it together offensively. We had more traffic on the bases than Charlotte, but just couldn’t push runs across. The errors didn't kill us, but they certainly didn t help. We’ve got to clean up the offense, generate more runs if we’re going to compete in this league. We’ll get a couple days of practice, inside judging by the forecast and spend it almost exclusively on hitting.” The Vikings are now 3-1 in CAAC White action having taken two ballgames at Eaton Rapids Tuesday, April 16. Eaton Rapids led the opener 2-0 through four innings, but Lakewood rallied for a 5-3 win. Blake Price drove an RBI double into left to plate the Vikings' first run with one out in the top of the fifth and Makley tied the game with a two-out RBI single later in the inning. Courtney led ofTthe top of the sixth with a single through the left side and went to second on an error by the Greyhounds. He came ^ound to score the go-ahead run on a single into left by Brennan Lehman. I ? The Vikings got two big insurance runs in the top of the seventh on an RBI double from Price and another RBI single from Makley Eaton Rapids shaved one run off the Vikings’ 5-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh and had the tying runs on second and third with two out before Price finally got the ground ball that finished oft* the win. Makley started on the mound and got the win. He didn't allow an earned run. He gave up three hits and walked three in 6 2/3 innings while striking out seven. Price got credit for the save getting that final out after walking one and giving up one hit. Lakewood had 11 hits in the ballgame Makley and Courtney were both 3-of-4 at the plate. Makley had two RBIs and Price was 2-of-4 with two RBIs. Lehman, Acker and Willette had the other Viking hits. Lakewood won game two 4-3 in five innings. The script was similar. Eaton Rapids took an early lead, 2-1 after one inning, and then the Vikings fought back to go ahead before Eaton Rapids threatened to take the lead back in the end. Lakewood moved in front in the top of the fourth inning with three runs that turned it into a 4-2 bailgame. Steward and Acker singled to put runners at the comers and then Willette walked to lead up the bases in the top of the fourth with one out. A double into center by Price scored Steward and Acker and pul Lakewood in front 3-2. Willette scored from third on a sac­ rifice bunt by Feighan. A walk, a single and a ground out in the bottom of the fifth got the Greyhounds within one before it was too dark to continue. iSllio I I* « /!?• I 4 £ -c C J I Brett Bremer Sports Editor There won’t be many more competitive Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals than the one the Saxons won to open the conference season Monday afternoon at Pennfield High School. The Saxons knocked off the host Pan­ thers 5-3 with victories in the top three singles flights and the bottom two dou­ bles flights. Senior first singles player Abby Beem­ er led the way with another well-contest­ ed first doubles marcli with Pennfield’s top player Vivian Bums. Beemer took a 7-5, 6-4 victory. Hastings head coach Andrew Haines called them long-stand­ ing rivals. Beemer took two close two set wins over Bums a year ago too. MJ Deal took the victory at second singles for the Saxons by outscoring Vic­ toria Johnson 6-2, 7-6. Coach Haines said Deal played the best tennis of her varsity career in the win. Kaja Paulsen, a German exchange stu­ dent, earned the third singles point for 41 •j I * •l* ■^r -1 r« > Yr;: <1^ I If’ IB » K i I, b. 9 4 I I r-i 1 OB ’ ■hlHBitH ! fr. I• •s*’" I * I t ' u -*1 I • -1 it •41 AiW I U‘ uF 'r I » > S*. I •4 k • 1* V I ■ ■SSCZ 4 I Al m 1 I Ap ><• — ii so did team- rnate Elliott Rogers. It was Rogers who had the complete game shut out in game two, throwing five innings in the mercy rule shortened ball­ game. He struck eight, walked three and gave up just one hit. Stopher and Rogers were both 3-for-3 wilh a double and two runs scored in game two. Rogers had two RBIs and Sto- J h T" Ind^T"‘t^u Fichtner, Fichtner and Tack had two RBIs and Gonzalez drove in a run. Delton Kellogg -'vnugg will will return to SAC Central play next Monday, April 22, host­ ing Holland Black River for a double­ header and then will be home for two against Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday, April 23. «1 I %_ Hill and Riley Bardo had the other Delton Kellogg hits Saxon tennis takes win in tough dual with Pennfield LaBoe go 2-3 in the 400-meter dash behind Hudsonville junior Carson Dykstra who was 7^ the 200-meter champ too. Zr Teed ran to a runner-up time of 2:07.93 in t the boys’ 800-meler run, finishing about three and a half second behind Hackett senior Gavin Sehy. Teed had already earned and eighth­ place finish in the 1 lO-meter high hurdles. In the 1600-meter run, Hastings had Sim­ mons sixth and Shults eighth. They followed that up in the 3200-meter run with Simmons fourth and Shults ninth. Simmons improved his personal record of 10:16.97 in the 3200. In the field, the Saxons were led by a high A jump of 6 feet by Charles Nickels that earned him a runner-up finish. The top five guys in ftJi i ♦I the event all cleared 6-0, and nobody got any r* K-higher. In the pole vault, with a mostly help­ r ful tailwind, the Saxons had junior Draven Pennock seventh at 10-9 sand freshman Liam ■ Renner eighth at 10-3. Hastings athletes used the wind as best they could at the long jump pit to score tenth­ place finishes. Barnum flew 18-6 in the boys’ meet. Vincent earned a mark of 13-9.5 in the girls’ event. Freshman Bella Friddle had a big day in Saxon senior Isabelle Roosien (right) works to get the baton into the hand of senior the . ,field for the Hastings girls. She cleared teammate Myah Vincent for the final leg of the 4x200-meter relay Friday during the the by at 5-0 to win the high jump and also Hastings Team Invitational. Roosien and Vincent teamed with Bella Friddle and Addey placed second in the,1 pole ......vault . with a personNickels for a winning-time of 1:51.40 in the race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) al record vault of 9-3. Hastings had two girls in the top eight in 654 and Vicksburg 650. the discus. Junior Naomi Grummet was Addey Nickels was strong in her return. r; fourth with a mark of 102-1 and junior Zoe She was third in fast field in the 100-meter • • H r» A Watson seventh at 85-5. Watson led the team hurdles with a time of 17.23. Hopkins junior r *1 in the shot put with a put of 27-2.75 that put / Kambria Moored was the runner-up in that her in seventh place. race with a time of 17.23. Vicksburg senior Those youngsters adding points is a big Megan Zahnow blew to a winning time of thing for the Hastings girls who are a long 15.94. She was the stale runner-up in Divi­ ways from what they expected a full strength sion 2 a year ago. team would look like coming into the season. Bella Friddle and seniors Isabelle Roosien, They were without freshman all-state cross Nickels and Myah Vincent won the 4x200-mecountry runner Caroline Randall in the dis­ ter relay in 1:51.40 and placed third in the tance events due to an injury; are without 4x 100-meter relay in 52.42. sophomore Olivia Friddle who was a pole Vincent placed fifth in the 200-meter dash vault state qualifier as a freshman and a top to close out her night with a time of 28.21. ten finishers in the 100-meter dash, the shot The 13 individual events in the girls’ meet put, the discus and the pole vault at the Inter­ were won by 13 different girls. In the boys’ state-8 Athletic Conference Championship meet, Stevensville Lakeshore senior Matt last spring; and Addey Nickels was just Vaughn joined Hudsonville’s Dykstra as a Hastings seniors Charles Nickels returning from an injury Friday. two-time individual champ. Vaughn won the (front) and Caleb LaBoe race straight into Grand Ledge won the girls’ meet with throws with a personal record of 146-4 in the Stiff wind on the backstretch during the 965 points ahead of Hudsonville 928.5, Ste­ discus and a shot put mark of 45-11.75. 400-meter dash Friday during the vensville Lakeshore 828.5, Charlotte 787.5, Hastings is off now until opening the InterHastings Team Invitational. Nickels was Hopkins 751.5, Grand Rapids Track Club state-8 Athletic Conference season at Cold­ second and LaBoe third in the race. 660, Hackett Catholic Prep 655, Hastings (Photo by Brett Bremer) water April 23. F- Dk also got a double from Victor Gon^lez who was l-for-2 with two Rbis and Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team made quick work of its first South­ western Athletic Conference Central Division foe of the season Tuesday in Delton. The Panthers scored 9-0 and 10-0 win over the visiting Martin Clipper varsity baseball team. Chad Stopher was stellar in a complete game shut out of the Clippers in the open­ er. He struck out 17 and allowed just one single in his seven innings on the bump. Martin lead-off man Buell snuck a single into left field to start the top of the fourth, but was quickly erased by Panther catcher Tucker Tack trying to steal second. Stopher struck out ten of the next 11 batters to close the game. At the plate, Stopher was 3-for-4 with a double and a RBI. Lead-off hitter Gauge Stampfler was 3-for-3 with a walk. He drove in one run and scored twice. 1 I _ Brett Bremer SAXONS, continued from page 9 --------- ftllk e out Martin on two hits in doubleheader I • *•> •1 111!? -f I I / - T 1 Ik • r » Il Hastings by outlasting Pennfield’s Anna Keown 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 for her first varsity win in America. There were three three-set matches in the dual. The other two went the Panthers’ way with Laura Garcia-Perez rallying to beat the Saxons Beatrice Creaco 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 at fourth singles. The other Pennfield three-set win came at second doubles where Layla Kelly and Emma Boyd outscored the Saxons’ Lillian Pepper and Alyssa Morton 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. The Saxon team l)M^k^Wa, Birman and Ella Ferguson sc'b^a'%-i,^6-3 Mn al tfflrd doubles artfPfcaJftll^Qte aAd LaureB Gee take a 6-0, 6-0 win at fourth doubles. It is the first victory of the season for each of those two Saxon duos. Pennfield’s Sarah Grettenberger and Allison Miller took the first doubles win for their team by a score of 6-3, 6-3 over the Saxons’ Gracie Wilson and Sophia Haywood. The Hastings girls are set to host Cold­ water this afternoon, April 11, in a second 1-8 dual. * I I 1 9 I T I K 9 n I ■ '1(1 ’ ♦ r RETIIIEIMEIVT OPEI^ HOUSE 11 * YEARS V r H J '-VA V'1 ' t i'i 1 11 ; •1 / 1 Xi I ■' P » A **♦ ( I * OF DEDICATION TO BUCKLAND INSURANCE AGENCY INC. A. V » ' r» E t I 1 I • > r ’ ’ « r MONICA MCGEE IS t^OW RETIRING A. (H i ii.i\ nUDAY APIIU 2({TH 11260 Sprague Rd Delton Ml 49046 I ‘ t / I r I ^7. ■xjk I PM UU V J. 4* TOURNAMENT, continued from page 9------------------ r f *** ■ r I iA I r. •; J > t *■ I i S' f »• X ■ LA I k {bao 4 < A Frazer double to start the lop of the fourth for Hastings got a four-run, go-ahead rally started. Steward had a two-run single in the inning and Jackson Hayes drove in a run with a hit. A couple of walks and a fielder’s choice where everyone was safe was what got the Panthers’ game-wining rally started in the fifth. The big blasl was an RBI double into center by Stopher. Tucker Tack had an RBI single in the inning and Boze drove in a run J K ys>''. » J .Ilf' U’ L? ♦ I .A i 4 I s I r ! I IT f- 't I I I I I B I [f t T 1 1 I ) 1 I a ip'i» ,4 A’ F ' 1 Thornapple Kellogg's Connor Dombkowski offers some help to the umpire as Delton Kellogg first baseman Cole Lane comes just off the bag while trying to dig out a throw from across the diamond during their bailgame Saturday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with a sacrifice. Steward was 2-for-3 with a run and three RBI’s for Hastings. He walked twice. Hayes went 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored. Tibble started on the mound and gave up three earned runs on four hits and a walk for Hastings. He struck out three. Sanders took the loss in three innings of relief work. Riley Bardo got the win for Delton Kel­ logg in two innings of scoreless, hitless relief. He walked two and struck out two. “Si fe’-.' * .4 •»r , . A 1 ■ J hu« •jV I • * .. -.—-^. o 1 5 * 1 * rM • ; Delton Kellogg's Chad Stopher hits the brakes after rounding second base on his RBI double into centerfield in the bottom of the fourth inning against Hastings Saturday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) » r V * ir •I 'JT I 44? >^4 & « A I k.,: a •t ■ i 1 I 1 ___ �»J I I ? Page 12 — Tbu»a<>ay. A<** ~ TM Hunno* Bunnt t < / V *? k I * I EG AL NOTICES } rl Financial F OCUS A J Nonce ABontKX. homoowtw g you, portoti of activti nwmtwr on aclrv« nwi 90 day. .90^- nrdorod to activ* Ally, ptoata in. p«1y t<xK*»n9 »» »• * *• “****** fXjmtMH naiad m noltC9 >• ol tor9ctO9ur9 by advartioamant Notice « Hobc* Swir?!ft1 PA 238. MCL 800 3212. of i0et. 1901 Ol oome part of SS •ole Io ffw Nghen Wdder for caori or ol (he place of hokJiog (he ctrcuH court In Barry County, 00 PM on APRIL 25. 2024 Th. anwunl due on tfw mortgage may be greater on the X^the »ale Ptaong the highesl bid at the Mie M not autometetofy entitle the purchoeer Io free end dOM dear ownertoMp ol the prop^fr * purcha»f n encouraged to contact the county regtoter of deeds omoo or a rifle toeuranee comprry. either ol which may Charge a fee for this mformalion Oefaufi has been made m the conditions of a nortoaos made by John C Smith, a married man, and Amands J Smith his wffe, to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml LLC, Mortgagee deled December 12. 2007 and recorded January 11. 2006 m Instrument Number 20080111-0000387 Bany County Records. Michigan Saxf mortgage Is rxw by Fifth Third Bank. N.A Successor by merger to Frith Third Mortgage ai Company, by assignment There is claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thoutgrxf Two Hundred Twenty-Five and 69/100 Doliars ($107,225 69) Under the power of sale contair)ed in said rtxxigage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice m hereby given thai said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 PM on APRIL 25, 2024 Said premises are located In the Township ol Rutlarx), Barry County Michigan, and are described as Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as oommendng at the Northwest comer of said Section 27 thence 66 00 leet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true Point of Beginning: thence East 200 00 feet parallel with the North line ol said Section 27: thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line: thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line: thence North 600 00 leet along said West line to the Point of Beginning 2031 Hubble Rd. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the properly at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; March 26.2024 Ale No. 24-003003 Arm Name: Orians PC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 46064 Arm Phone Number: (246) 502.1400 (03-28)(04-18) 219326 NOTICE TO CREOrrORS TO ALL CREDITORS The Settlor, Gerald John Riva (dale of birth 04/24/1939). died Marc^ 16. 2024 There la no personal representative of the settlor's estate to whom letters of administration have been issued Creditors of the decedent are notified that all daims against the Gerald J Riva Protection Trust dated January 14. 2014, will be forever barred unloM presented to Co-Truotees. Melinda K King and Cindy L Middlebush, within four months after the date of publication Notice Is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigrted and distributed to the persons entitited Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice Is given urxJer section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 800 3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a Mie of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 00 PM. on May 16. 2024 The amount duo on the mortgage may bo grootor on the doy of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insuranoo company, either of which may charge a foo 1 * Member SfPC Be careful when naming beneficiaries You might not have thought Alles Law William Bereza (P77550) 5360 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids. MI49546 play a big role in your estate Here's the big picture: If Regislratior^ Systems. Irw. as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or (616) 365-5055 Gerald J Riva Protection Trust assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. purchase When you insurance policies and open investment accounts, .such 215336 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In th© matter ol th© Buehl Living Trust dated July 1.1993 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donna J. Buehl, bom September 15. 1933, who lived al 261 E. North Street. Hastings. Michigan died March 13. 2024 leaving a certain trust under the name ol the Buehl bvlng Trust, and dated July 1, 1993. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Jeffrey M. Buehl was named as the trustee sen/Ing at th© time ol or as a result ol the decedents death. Creditors ol the decedent and ol the trust ar© notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be lorever barred unless presented to Jeffrey M. Buehl, the name trustee at 512 S. Washington. Hastings. Michigan within 4 months alter the dale ol publication ol this notice. Date: April 9. 2024 Robert L. Byington 222 W. Apple Street. P.O. Box 246. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9557 Jeffrey M. Buehl 512 S. Washington. Hastings, Mt 49058 215316 269-370-9671 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN RE-NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No.l TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF lAND WITHIN THE SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTSPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.l AND ANYOTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.l benefitted by the proposed road improvement project, which project will include paving the road, along with associated activities such as, but not limited to, grading and drainage work. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township The The assessment roll is in the total amount of $73,960. The costs, including administrative costs, are proposed to be raised by a new special assessment. The assessment against each parcel in the special assessment district will be approximately $6 700 in total which is approximately $1,339.50 per year for a period of five years 2024 2028 inclusive. Following the public hearing on the assessment roll, the Township Board may amend, revise and/or correct the assessment roll. much planning. LLC f/k/e Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage January 29, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording February 9. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice $313,471 95 Description of the rrK>ftgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and desenbed as A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 7 West described as follows Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. a distance of 962 01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594 42 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet, thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet: thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114 51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 337.17 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centertine of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North, Rang© 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84,15 feet; tljence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. you’ve named your spouse as a beneficiary of an IRA. bank or brokerage account, as your IRA. you'll be asked insurance policy, will or trust, this beneficiary designation to name a beneficiary, and. will automatically be revoked more cases, some in than upon divorce in about half So. if you one. This might seem easy, especially if you have a spouse and children, but if the you experience a major life name them as a non*si use f beneficiary after the divorce. event, such as a divorce or a death in the family, you may need to make some changes states. still want your ex-spouse to get these assets, you will need to But if you’ve named your issues surrounding divorce. But if an ex-spouse — or any to a contingent beneficiary — which is why it s important that you name one al the same time you designate the beneficiary. Also. pnmary it may be appropnatc to name a special needs trust as beneficiary for a family member who has special needs or becomes disabled. f If this individual were to be the direct beneficiary, 9^ any assets passing directly into their hand.s could affect beneficiary because designations carry a lot of 40l(k) plan or pension, the their designation will remain intact weight under the law. In fact, these designations until and unless you change it. regardless of where you live. programs. You may need to work with However, you may have written in your will or living tru.si, so everyone in your family should know community in property stales, couples are generally required to split equally all assets they acquired eligibility for certain a legal professional to sort out beneficiary designation issues and the rules that apply in your stale. But you may also want to do a beneficiary review with your financial assets. One significant benefit their during mamage. When couples divorce, the of having proper beneficiary community designations in place is that require they split their assets they may enable beneficiaries 50/50, but only those assets to avoid the time-consuming they liv^ obtained while they in that state. If you Your investments, retirement were to who is expected to get which — and possibly expensive — probate process. The beneficiary issue can property you whenever advisor experience a major life event, such as a marriage, divorce or the addition of a new child. same proceeds are valuable assets property state — and you want them to go in throughout your marriage and not everyone reacts the same divorce, the ownership issue This article was written by way to events such as divorce is generally straightforward, Edward Jones for use by your some people want their but if you were to move to local Edward Jones Financial receive or from one of these states, Advisor. — ex-spouses assets to while still others don’t. Furthermore, not all the states it might change the ownership picture. Thus far, we’ve only talked how beneficiary designations about beneficiary designation the i joint same rules about have Jones, Edward Member 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any); 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from th© date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone numter stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 4, 2024 Trott Law, P,C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1527132 (04-041(04-25) 214791 2024 FISHING SEASONS ;«r. ■»•« « i. V .1* a ' *• • <.ws T-. * STATE OF MICHIGAN < Fishing licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by down­ loading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing your license through the app. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31.2025. (Photo provided) FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29759-NC - In Upper Peninsula waters, the walleye and northern pike seasons open Monday, May 15. - Michigan’s muskellunge possession sea­ son on all Great Lakes, inland waters, the St. Marys River, Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers opens Saturday, June 1. assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll ftiay be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of the time of the heahn;;;;; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special or may file. his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing and assessment in that appearance shall not be required. Any person obiectine to the his/her objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk beforr’th"* 7" 5^®" hearing or within such other time as\he Township BoaTd may gran^ The 1, si3^< ; S ’I ‘S' * K’s?---*,* WA - Ml iffc «--JlfclB ij0B4£S > OK ini] efl xj of it OP, -jo airxiltxstadliitaci mt n irf lie doubiete sk lUl * 9 > (Remember that catch-and-release fishing for muskellunge is open all year.) - The catch-and-immediate-release season for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open all year on nearly all waters (unless otherwise closed to fishing - check the current Michi­ gan Fishing Regulations for specifics). - The possession season for bass opens statewide Saturday, May 25, except for Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers which open Saturday, June 15. The 2024 Michigan Fishing Regulations and Inland Trout & Salmon Maps are avail­ able online along with a lot of other helpful fishing information. Visit the DNR website at Michigan.gov/Fishing for the most up-to-date information. For fishing license questions, PROTECT **8 baseball seasg -w He b* Elie ■ tSfcf. *5?' ”5 3^5 MICHIGAN’S Remember to start and end each fishing adventure by doing your part to prevent the spread of invasive species. Start with a clean boat and clean gear. End by cleaning debris and plant material from boats and trailers and drain­ I?**:-®,? ing live wells and bilges. Decontaminate waders and gear by applying a chemical disinfectant after each use, and prevent the spread of fish diseases by disposing of leftover bait in the trash. ' * 4 ( I* *51 plat <t y Court Address: 206 W. Court. Ste. 302, "II Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 C’AUKsHe Banner CLASSIFIEDS ' CALL... The Hastings BANNER •945-9554 TO ALL PERSONS, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or » affected by th© following TAKE NOTICE: Dewine Robertson has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 05/01/2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St. St©, 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Brin Madison Hill to Brin Madison Robertson. at least Si'S t. b Httsiftess Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. 215379 peraon hwing an interest In real property whr, protests in protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonahiB = individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four J) days' natL BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. In­ sured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging (269)818-7793. aids to ** notice to the Township Clerk at the address below . «xs: M ’F***'*,.u 'MI -T WILLIAM M. DOHERTY PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Johnstown Townshio Board will meet iknr^/suin TXi* . at the Johnstown Township 11.^11 Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within H Wednesday, May , 7074 at 6.5 p,., ^r th^ WBM- - The statewide trout opener and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye an4 northern n pike seasons all open Saturday, April 27. HELP WATERS 1 a tel ®si r ssfea^e contact DNR eLicense at MDNR-E-License(g Michigan.gov or call 517-284-6057. * * w' SIPC Gear up for spring fishing and get your 2024 license Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation seasonrkicked off Monday, April 1, Bo angkrs need to be sure they have purchased a new license for this fishing season in order to enjoy some great fishing opportunities. The 2024 fish­ ing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and pur­ chasing your license through the app. Michigan DNR Hunt Fish, an official app of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gives you a mobile path to buy and store hunting, fishing, ORV and snow­ mobile licenses and permits, report harvests, access guides and digests, and get the latest outdoor recreation updates. fl. • * ^5. where you intended. because complex become 3?^ accounts and life insurance the stay community laws & beneficiary — passes away, the assets will generally pass spouse as beneficiary for a can supersede the instructions STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLEWE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer have reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land •J SSS . - - ------------------------- the whole sum levied disainsiagainst eacn parce of and within all parcels of 2 S r Kevin Beck, AAMS® Rnanclal Advisor 400 W. State St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-4702 Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP • Rnanclal Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 for this information N8mo(s) of the mortgagor's): Juilone Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Electronic Ohginat Mortgagee Mortgage dated January 14. 2014 Melinda K King. Co-Trustee 4186 W Joy Road Shelbyville, Ml 49344 (269) 672-7346 Cindy L Middlebush, Co-Trustee 10934 Shaw Lake Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 509-6119 I * about beneficiary about designations — but they can Date April 12. 2024 ■ F Provided the Horry ( onniy* offices of Edward Jones are treated after a divorce. And some financial assets are treated differently than others. to It I Sheri Babcock, Clerk Johnstown Township 13641 S. M-37 Hwy Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Help Wanted JOIN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competirive Wages, Insurance, 401K, Paidl Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or ‘V 8-5 M-F. 8637 PorUand Kd- Clarksville, MI 48815, \otice ^^SOURCE FAIR SATUR- April 20, 2024. Free to Lakewood CommuChurch, 10265 Brown Rd, uake Odessa. Find Help: Meet presentatives from Local, P^deral Organizarions. 616-755-1709 215339 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intenhon, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination V* Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custedions, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1 I ususm “ k’‘\ 1 W 1 .I, Sa e>*oenaivv V k' 4 ,f 5 5. t J u* e* V J t I ' 05 V* < 1 �t •a ♦ ’’C r ** r; 5 9 K r. ■i. 5? •w >7 /, < Ks I < j - t % The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18, 2024 — Page 13 > X i ’I ’s I -•- J wW . % » I -r *•■* - » Coldwater baseball sweeps Saxons’ first 1-8 set of 2024 « Brett Bremer sf • • ’ • A 5 J tS'sS J Ap I **-wM e > S't' • I. A' KXH > I H .»!i' •4 r'?* fa A 'y.s 1 T iF 7' I • . / 9 aLIk*:' •U !• .'i •“< z tv Delton Kellogg senior Macie Pape drives in a - during game two of her team's SAC Central doubleheadeRsingle against visiting ' Martin Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) % .3 r 1 Delton Kellogg senior Alli Brandii pitches for her team during game two of its SAC Central doubleheader against the Martin girls Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ground ball singles through the infield got the Cardinal surge started before a line drive double into left off the bat of Owen Tappenden started to break things open. Xi ‘ Sts i ®^life SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting April 9,2024 DK homer takes a little hurt out of losses s»t yin ■i*’ Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved renewal of EMC liability policy Approved renewal of Assessing contract Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 7:31 pm *?»- Brett Bremer Sports Editor If it wasn’t for the upgrades to the lighting :< ' at the Delton Kellogg varsity softball dia­ mond last season the local sports reporter might have been home in time for supper, li»w moms and dads might not have had to rush through the rain drops to get out their rain *« > V ■ J coats and umbrellas, and the Panthers’ high­ light of the night might never had had the j chance to happen. - I *i< «*a»t get your 20a ■1^ A i; ■StSflui ■ -2: > it: » at Irtri Z Delton Kellogg answered in the bottom half of the inning with two runs. Abbi Wood­ DK had nine hits in that opener. Pape was 2-for-4 with two RBls. Wooden was 2-for-4 with three RBls. Lizzie Stonebumer, the game two in a ballgame that finished up around 9 p.m. under the lights. The Panthers kept battling for as long as they could. They scored their last two runs of thers kept the Clippers to nine runs through the top of the second inning and started a the night on a two-run inside the park home 1-2-3 double play to get out of trouble in the run by Jalin Lyons with two out in the bottom of the fifth in game two. She ripped a ball In game two, Wiessner was 2-for-4 and Brandii, Wooden, Pape and Lyons had one hit top of the third. Wiessner also had an RBI single into right field to plate the Panthers’ third run in the ■ bottofri of the fourih ^pulling her -teahl to each. The Delton Kellogg girls host Fennville for two Thursday, April 11 aod^iyill beat Ra(ch- started the little rally. With senior Alli Brandii pitching, the Pan­ the first four innings. She struck out two in within 9-3 at the time. While game two got out of hand early, game one of the doubleheader got away starting pitcher for the Panthers, was l-for-3 at the plate with three RBls. Kyleigh Hamlin drove in two runs too and Brandii had one RBI. Wiessner, Davis, Brandii and Hamlin had one hit each. Il *• ’♦r/j Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Barry County Christian varsity base­ ball team is off to a 7-3 start to its 2024 sea­ SttinJoeSLClainiDiW’® , ta, y •t* r ';S « 4^ MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of Galesburg-Augusta for two Tuesday. That doubleheader with the Rams is the next SAC Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, has determined, based on petitions submitted, to Central Division contest for the DK girls. undertake a private road improvement project on Sylvan Court in the Township, and to create a E«C^' * S3^ or abutting Sylvan Court which include the following parcel numbers: SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 number up to a dozen this season. That group will also include junior Jude Birmingham ship at the end of the season. who will be in the middle infteld when he’s PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed The Eagles opened the season by sweeping Q8-Q9-Q3Q-Q3Q-Q1 Qa-Q9-Q3Q-Q3Q-Q2 Q8-Q9-Q3Q-03Q-Q3 Q8-Q9-Q3Q-Q3Q-Ofi Q8-Q9-Q3Q-Q3Q-Q7 Q8-Q9-Q3Q-Q3Q.Q8 08-09-150-014-00 Q8-Q9-15Q-Q14-01 08-09-150-017-00 Q8-Q9-15Q-Q21-QQ 08-09-150-025-00 afternoon. The Eagles are looking to repeat at Great season - a spot he sees his guys have really improved. He also expects speed to once again seven different guys in the two games. Since then, the Eagles have split double­ the Township clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the Lakes 6 Champions again this spring. They be an asset. The speed will be useful on the won both the conference regular season and base paths as well as in the outfield. He said speed is one of the big things that really makes headers with the West Michigan Crusaders and Fort Wayne Crusaders. They took two at for the improvement in compliance with the statutory requirements. The plans, cost estimates Kammenzind a special player in center. There is one key spot on the diamond where the Eagles face a learning curve - at road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $73,960 (including administrative costs), and has placed the same on file with improvement and to create the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions and special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk's office from the date of this Notice Martin Monday, winning 23-1 and 11-4, and then followed that up with the split with the to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. Kalamazoo Cougars in Hastings Tuesday. The Cougars took a 3-2 and the Eagles PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost estimates will be held on May 1,2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641S. M-37 catcher. Strong said the position has been stellar for the past six season, most recently won the other game 8-4. Birmingham started on the mound. He walked two and was hit and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the Junior utility player Teegan Whitmire and manned by Grace University’s Joe Wise. His younger brother Ryan Wise will take over to with three unearned runs. Kammenzind came hearing and any objections or comments raised at the hearing. If written objections are filed with junior shortstop Grant Vanderwoude are a cou­ help handle the pitching staff from behind the on to close things out. the township board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting ple key returnees who coach Brandon Strong plate. Jonathon Hawkes will get his turns as more than 20% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special will slot in at pitcher from time to time too. the backstop too. Kenen Fogt had a double and two RBls for the Eagle offense and Hawkes singled and assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the will man Centerfield and take the mound. pordased a! thereof are to be specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/ coach likes his middle infield defense this spring and see time at first base. Kammenzind S3t)«l PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs Kalamazoo Homeschool Cougars Tuesday Kammenzind. Birmingham will pitch this XIt lO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY son after splitting a doubleheader with the Leading the way back for the Eagles is the senior duo of Isaiah Birmingham and Ryan ’J-".'.? iiM! TO: not on the mound. On top of the pitching depth, the Eagle tournament titles a year ago during a season in which they were 24-7 overall. ■‘^fHorfCT ‘ SB SECOND RE-NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING SYLVAN COURT PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 a doubleheader with Bellevue last Tuesday, April 9. Strong said his team really focused on its hitting attack in the doubleheader in which it scored 37 total runs. He also pitched * IPS* JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ment fbr two Monday -and home against Outlook for Eagles is another outstanding baseball season >■ Xjf5S?>G5L^^^ 215462 PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. U' wl Attested to by Jim Brown ~ Supervisor properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the SYLVAN COURT ^12^^ HMf5i1.fi official app Q^sssipiillja) Dcpoea of Naniral A a Mik pfih to ba)' biEstG&flisiaEiaiiffiB?9 ORV axl snow?<CBI9W1 er^ : .-jses aai oensis. Rpon han-csB. e-t “53. • hJ *eel the latest . ai pjssesffl xsB wb Is Mkt .Jp WB MT' -- • Szi.#' ixcaiei gpii: jsrb>', t? game two taking a 9-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the (WcriiesMIss^ir fa J Martin jumped right on the Panther in (r h (JwTiioading WaliikWikCk Him Fisfc and pur- a! bit nc of® Saifri, fa!, a ^7^ S - were all a little wild, but the changes did disrupt Martin’s timing here and there. Delton Kellogg scored four times in the bottom of the fifth inning to push a 9-4 lead to 13-4, but Martin exploded for 14 runs in the top of the sixth. A handful of walks, a couple hit batters, a couple more walks, with a couple singles thrown in and finally a threerun double off the bat of Makala Goddard put the Clippers firmly in the lead. en had an RBI single into right field and Maysse Wiessner had an infield single that drove in a run. A one-out walk by Paige Davis around the base paths themselves after that scoring four runs in the bottom of the sixth ^i9;r Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse Lyons tried everyone he could in the circle through­ out the afternoon and evening. The Panthers from the Panthers late. It was a rough Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference Valley Division opener for the Delton Kellogg girls Tuesday, falling 19-13 in game one against visiting Martin and then 16-5 in over the Clipper right fielder ’s head and then r “* •‘ flew around the bases.'/ bncmi nh The Clippers got right back to running XB .'• EXw ■ inning to push their lead to double figures the fifth to win game two 17-0. Only two Ot those runs were earned as the Saxons committed ten errors. Hastings was held hitless in game two The Saxons are slated to be a part of the Beaverton Inviutional Saturday. The Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference season contin­ ues when the Saxons visit Pennfield for a make-up doubleheader Monday runs. Hastings head coach Jason Sixberry said his team just couldn’t make a play to get out of the inning as things snowballed there in the top of the fifth. A walk and a few fa . A a J* Sports Editor A few too many miscues cost the Saxons in a tough Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday. The Coldwater varsity baseball team took 1 l-I and 17-0 wins over the host Sax­ ons at Johnson Field. Game one was tied 1-1 going into the fifth when the Cardinals struck for eight • > ^4^ Lars Sorensen and Scott Sanders had the nvo S^on hits. Tyler Frazer walked twice in the leadoff- spot lie for the Saxons. Jackson Hayes walked once, scored the Saxons’ lone run and stole two bases. In game two, the Cardinals scored six scored six runs in the second inning, seven in the hl rd three in the fourth and one more in the 8-4 win. He struck out 16 in five innings Highway, Battle Creek, Michigan. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections Birmingham is the Eagles’ senior ace. He had a.417 era in 2023 with, 74 Ks and a.O43 Strong, who is in his tenth year leading the drove in two runs. Cayman Joppie and Tee- project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for improvement program, is looking forward to things going within the proposed special assessment district, are filed with the township. batting average against. at least as well as last year overall. He said his gen Whitmire also had RBIs for Barry Coun­ ty Christian. Overall, Strong really likes his team’s pitching depth. He had 11 different guys pitch last spring and he thinks he might get that team is looking forward to pushing for 30 The Eagles host Tekonsha for two Friday, wins, breaking team records and being ready April 19, then head to Stockbridge for two to compete in the MCSAA State Champion- April 22 and Potterville for two April 23. Following the hearing, the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her t r< DK/Martin golf fourth at first two SAC Valley jamborees < llelf t A* ’ comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and cost estimates. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. Freshman Grady Matteson led the DK/ Parchment hosted the Valley Division at assessments, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ Martin team with a 45 and sophomore Carter e rickley shot a 49. DK/Martin also got a 50 Eastern Hills Golf Course last Friday, and Hackett beat out K-Christian 161-162 for will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear f' I golf team placed fourth at each of the first from senior Zachary Hale and a 52 from the top spot that time. Schoolcraft was third "< Iwo Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley division jamborees of the season. sophomore Tyler Howland among its top four with a 180 ahead of Delton Kellogg 185, Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals scores. . Matteson’s 45 had him 13'*' overall on Parchment 207, Constantine 211 and Law­ with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk. / 4 interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special Brett Bremer I appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All Schoolcraft played host at Oide Mill Mon- j,P- Ki r* ii p f’ •» ■ I I «• to no one’s surprise Hackett Cathojc Prep beat out Kalamazoo Christian for the top spot. The Fighting Irish put together H (I --------- a team score of 154 ahead of the Comets’ Schoolcraft was third with a score of .«? ^h’okes ahead of Delton Kellogg/Martin ' <1 X- e- w;' Constantine 201, Parchment 209 and Lawton 222. I the day. Kalamazoo Christian senior Connor DeVries ton 212. Matteson shot a 40 to place fifth overall and Howland scored a 44 that had him ninth was the day’s low individual with a 35. there to lead the Delton Kellogg/Marij^ were four guys under 40. Hackett was paced by 37s from Chris Ogrin and Andrew Ogrin. The Comets’ Isaac Riggs shot a 39. Hackett also had Noah Emmer and Justin Tyler tie for fifth with 40s. public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. Sheri Babcock Johnstown Township Clerk team. Brickley shot a 50 and senior Blake Lil- 13641 S. M-37 Highway libridge chipped tn a 51. Ian Tuin from K-Christian had the day’s top (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 Battle Creek, Ml 49017 round with a 34. Chris Ogrin shot a 36 and Andrew Ogrin a 39. DeVries shot a 39 too. 215340 s % Z. I I A i I I I * * 1 I V I * ! �i I r « 1 > 4g Al! < A Pipe 14 ~ Thursday. Apnl 18. 2024 — The Hasttnos Banner .warn* W«V <AWe< V I • Twn » A» **• " J Ll 1. "a r >Ci V *Ri » *' 4 ^-1 - • / - « f w« « A '9^ 4; ■u J¥i. 4 i I. * r I k W t ' 4 J f I IF Pl 4 6 * i * 1 r rL < 1^ r > t ; ♦ I 4P » APLE VA^Y « 4 f \/& e ■ 1 /Mr t f>wrafil1 MAP Lakewood senior Shane Raffler runs to a personal record tirne of 16.26 seconds to place sixth in the 110-meter high hurdles Saturday at Maple Valley High School during the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions help Vikes keep Lakewood Invite rolling The young Lion team got a couple solid Brett Bremer performances in the 400-metcr dash with Sporis Editor sophomore Ayden Betancourt 24^^ in 1:01.49 That was as close to home as the Vikings and junior Gauge Linn 29*^ in 1:08.51 - both are going to get this season. their fastest 400s yet. The failure to pass a bond to make repairs Hamilton closed the boys’ meet with and improvements at Lakewood High School 1362.5 points. Harper Creek was the run­ in recent years has left the Vikings with a ner-up with 1,211 points ahead of Parma track and Unity Field that is unfit for compe­ Trojan senior Charlotte Nelson puts a forehand back at her foe from Grand Rapids Western 1,128, Olivet 1,071, Sparta 944.5, Catholic Central during their third singles match in Middleville Monday afternoon. tition. Maple Valley kindly allowed the Otsego 879, Mason 865.5, Ionia 831, West (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings to host their annual Lakewood Invi­ Michigan Aviation 626, Lakewood 569, Pen­ tational on the track at their stadium in Nash­ ville Saturday. nfield 293,5 and Maple Valley 121. Sophomore Sienna Lowe had a couple The Lakewood boys were tenth and the girls eighth on the day, with the Maple Valley strong sprints for the Lion ladies. She was boys 12^^ and the girls ninth at the 12-team sixth in the 200-meter dash in 29.96 and 16*^ meet. in the 100-meter dash in 14.81, just ahead of Senior sprinter Benjamin Boehm helped senior teammate Madison Koons who was lead the Hamilton Hawkeyes to the boys' in 14.86. Brett Bremer championship. He set his PR at 10.82 seconds Freshman Audrey Burpee had a pair of top Sports Editor to win the 100-meter dash and won the 200ten individual finishes for the Maple Valley A first singles player doesn't just take on meter dash in 22.54. In between, he anchored girls. She was seventh in the high jump at 4-3 opponents’ best players during a varsity ten­ the Hawkeyes’ 4x200-meter relay team that and ninth in the 300-meter low hurdles in nis dual. 57.86 seconds. Koons was 12^^ in that hur­ won in 1 minute 33.31 seconds. A first singles player makes it possible for The Hamilton boys also won the 4x400-medles race in 59.48. the next girl in her line-up to face an opponents’ ter relay at the end of the day in 3:31.40. It Lakewood’s top scoring performances second best player - and on down the line. wasn’t just the first place finishers racking up were in the field in the girls’ meet too. Soph­ Thomapple Kellogg senior Charlotte Nel­ points though. The Vikings score their invita­ omore Taylor Carpenter cleared the bar at 8-6 son shared time between first and second tional like the MITCA Team State Meet to place third in the pole vault. Junior thrower singles as a freshman on the Trojan varsity where every finisher in every event scores for girls’ tennis team. She spent her sophomore their team. Otsego piled up points to win the and juniors seasons exclusively at the top girls’ championship on the day. spot in the line-up and did pretty well. She The top finish of the day for the Lakewood went 5-5 against the OK Gold Conference’s boys came from senior Elijah Jablonski who top players as a junior after a 7-3 sophomore was the runner-up in the high jump getting season where she was the runner-up at first over the bar at 5 feet 10 inches. singles at the conference tournament. Senior Shane Raffler had the Lakewood Teammates Hailey Dudik and Holly Car­ boys’ only other top ten finishes. He set his PR penter showed off their offseason work in the in the 110-meter high hurdles at 16.26 to place preseason and it earned them the top two sixth and was tenth in the 300-meter interme­ spots in the Trojan line-up to start this season. diate hurdles with a time of 44.64 seconds. Dudik made the jump up in competition from Viking junior Riley Johnson set his person­ the second singles spot to number one this al record in the 1600-meter run at 5 minutes spring and Carpenter has moved up from 1 3.93 seconds. third singles to second singles. I Jablonski and Raffler teamed with senior J* The Trojan singles players gave up just one Colt Endsley and junior Donald Wells to game in four straight set wins last week as place fifth in the 4x200-meter relay with a they opened the conference season with an time of 1:38.12. That was the top relay finish 8-0 win over Cedar Springs. Things were Thornapple Kellogg second singles for the Lakewood boys. The 4x400-meter tougher Monday as the TK , .. . in J ,Middleville . player Holly Carpenter hits a serve during relay team of Johnson Raffler Fnd<;lpv and ladies had their conference record evened at her match with R^nidc r.thnii. xjLu her match with Grand Rapids Catholic freshman Michael Goodemoot was seventh 1-1 with a 6-2 loss to visiting Grand Rapids Central Monday afternoon in Middleville. in 3:52.65. Goodemoot, freshman Kaden Catholic Central. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rohrbacher, junior Hudson Goethals and The Cougars’ top player made a jump up Johnson was ninth in 9:56.56. the line-up this spring too. Lily David pulled The third and fourth doubles matches were Endsley and Jablonski had a decent day in out a Ihree-set win over Carpenter at third competitive two-set wins for the Cougars. 15^^ with a mark the long jump. Endslfey was singles during the dual between the two Ruthie Radgens and Margaret Deimel took a of 17-7.25 and Jablonski landed at 17-6 to teams last season, this time at first singles she 6-3, 6-4 win over TK’s Emilia Rickert and place 16^". f Tyrese Robinson nears fought off Dudik for a 6-1, 7-5 win. Martina Panades at number three. At number Maple Valley jun|)r Skyler Cook led his theMaple finish Valley's line at the end of his heat of the Catholic Central’s Isabel Krueger took a four, TK s Ava Zellmer and Natileigh Mer­ rmd” the thrbws. He had a personal 100-meter dash during the Lakewood 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Carpenter in their sec­ chant were bested 6-4, 6-2 by the Cougars’ an d f o^th Invitational at Maple Valley High School ond singles match. Clara Malloy and Callan Pobojewski. Nelson had the lone singles win for the TK Catholic Central’s Colleen Kirk outscored ladies. She took a 6-1 win in the opening set Kate^n f r" 'a T nSchilithroat 6-3, 6-0 at fourth against KaUlyn Izworski and then pulled out singles. a 7-6(6) win in a second-set tiebreaker. The TK team is now 2-1 in duals this seaThe Trojans’ other victory Monday came son. The Trojans opened the year with an 8-0 from the second doubles team of Jordan win at Wyoming last Tuesday, April 2, and Pranger and Lou Savary that outscored Mary then defeated Cedar Springs 8-0 to start the Irwin and Arabella Sassano 6-0, 6-3. conference season Wednesday. Catholic Central won the other three dou­ Brett Bremer season Wednesday, April 10, at Delton Kel­ Dudik Carpenter, Nelson and Schilthroat bles flights in straight sets. The team of Isa­ all won their singles matches against the Red Sporis Editor logg High School. belle Bocian and Mallory Lindemann took The Delton Kellogg varsity boys ’ and girls ’ The DK boys took a 97-38 win and the DK Hawks in straight sets, and the four TK douthe first doubles win with a 6-1, 6-2 score track and field teams handled Black River in girls outscored the River Rats 99-24. bles Uams which matched Monday’s line-up against TK s Cailin Wodrich and Tyne Bufka. the first Southwestern Athletic Conference Rhys Bedford and Cooper Sandusky won won in straight sets too. Central Division tra^k and field meet of the two individual events each for the DK boys. TK singles line-up shuffles to start new year Kara Fedewa had a third-place discus toss of 93-7, setting a new PR, and was tenth in the shot put with a mark of 28-.25. The top placing relay team for the Vikings was the 4x200-meter relay team of junior Hayley Merryfield, freshman Skylarr Ander­ son, Carpenter and senior Jasmine Stewart that was sixth in 2:05.61. The top placing individual finish on the track for the Lakewood ladies came from senior Nadia Martin who was tenth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 15:22.16. Otsego won the girls’ meet with 1,304 points ahead of Sparta 1,181.5, Mason 1,104, Olivet 1,078.5, Ionia 934.5, West Michigan Aviation 617, Parma Western 491.5, Lakewood 415, Maple Valley 386.5, Pennfield 331.5, Harper Creek 214 and Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 71. Olivet sophomore hurdler Emily Peters had a big day. She won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.58, the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.91, and teamed with junior Sophia Pell, senior Olivea Gessner and junior Cassie Coleman ton win the 4x400-meter relay in 4:22.11. Pell added an. Olivet victory in the high jump by clearing 5-6 to improve upon her PR. She was the only girl to go higher than 4-8. .1 / •st WF*’ ** ' 1 ft _ > SV •l ^•'. t Fl; VUtWOO) • I f i I 1 □ Lakewood senior Jasmine Stewart races to the finish in the 100-meter dash during the Lakewood nvitational at Maole f DK track teams outrun River Rats in SAC dual r MMILTOM LAHBSCAPE & SDPPIY GHRDEH CEHTEB CALL & PAY AND WE ARE ON OUR WAY! • Ai* k . 1 h d All grown here in Michigan! I • • • • • Fruit Trees Shade Trees Perennials Shrubs Hanging Baskets 4 f .r £ ■ -4 r *5200 Beadle Lake Rd. • • • • Ground Covers Ornamental Covers Grass Seed Straw Bales 20GI2 Capital Ave., NE (269) 965-6570 (269) 207-9969 Sandusky swept the throws taking the discus with a mark of 106 feet 10.5 inches and the shot put at 40-4. Bedford won the long jump at I IB \r and ^4 **added ^4 A J _a winning • • 19-8 time of 42.84 sec­ onds in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. DK won four field events with Nick Muday clearing 9-0 to win the pole vault. On the track, Francesco Monni won the 100-meter dash for DK in 11.93, TorTen Mapes the 110-meter high hurdles in 14 68 and Landon Madden the 400-meter run in 56.99. Teammate Ethan Rimmer added a winning time of 12 minutes 7.96 seconds in the 3200-meter run. DK boys won three of the four relays too, taking the 4x800-meter relay, the 4x200meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. The Delton Kellogg girls won all four relays in their contest. Josie Williams took the long jump for the DK girls at 13-6.5 and won the 200-meter dash in 31.70. The Panthers' Izabelle Gruber 100-meter hurdles in 18.21, with Brean^a Chandler second in that race. In the 300meler low hurdles Chandler won in 51.66 with Gruber second. The DK team also had Riley Pearly win the 400-meter dash in 1:11.78 and elli Timmer­ man win the 3200-meter run in 18:12.51 Violet Kokx won the throws for the DK girls. She had a mark of 81-8 in the discus and 26-0 in the shot put. I ----------------- .— ♦ ■! L; I >♦ I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-05-02.pdf 96e1f778dcc39865c1116d17c461f849 PDF Text Text u K5 I -I* J.* * I A vl^ /a •> A Hastings graffiti wall sees pleiity of us f ; * 1 a *•1 Election races |oine in to focus after filing deadline «A4 Records fall at Saxo Co>ed Relays i See story f)n page 3 I r 0 f J L 9*' See ston/ on oaf!el4 <"l(lll(ll(l'l(ll(l,„l,.l,,(,l,,,,(,()^ « •IT* *^r I J ( I r I 7 t A < 4 " I J CAR-RT LOT/C Od! f^ichard Hemerting 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1 134 I Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 7/30Z202 =' Ha 9 / J 9 <1 V ANNER 4 Hastings 9 VOLUME 170. No. 18 A ass IASS* Thursday, May 2, 2024 Damico Hunter McLaren with incoming assistant superintendent of “ There ’ s got to be clear, consistent direc ­ Staff Writer operations Amy Singleton. tion and alignment to what we ’ re doing ” The Hastings school board has chosen While board members saw Damico as a Damico said. Nick Damico as the district’s next superinten­ candidate with local ties, they also questioned Damico laid out plans for his first 180 days dent. how long he’d stay in the district. Damico’s in the distrief with a significant portion of his The board entered contract negotiations children attend, and his wife teaches for time dedicated to meeting with district staff, with Damico on Tuesday and expect he'll be Thomapple Kellogg Schools; Damico said in teachers and community members. The histo­ working full-time in Hastings starting July I both interviews he had no plans of working at at ry of the district as well as input from board, according to a district press release. Board TK and hoped to spend the next 12 to 15 staff and community members would be key members made the decision Monday night years in Hastings if offered the role. to crafting a successful strategic plan, he said following a second interview with Damico. While board members felt Damico was Getting to know whai was happening in the Earlier that day, Damico toured the Hastings likely to last in the role for a n^rnber of years, district would also help to tell its story, Damdistrict and met with community members. Tolles said his experience with planning, pol* ­ ico said. His experience as a storyteller would Board members said they felt Damico icies and procedure could benefit the district prove useful as both a communication and closely matched their candidate profile creat­ even in a short period. marketing tool, he said It’s a skill he’s uti­ ed for the job listing. They noted his approach­ It may not necessarily be longevity in lized and researched extensively, he said. His able demeanor, frequent-and-transparent years, but if he does what we’re talking about UMass Global doctorate dissertation exam­ communications philosophy and potential for ... if he gets that done in three years and ined several West Michigan principals and longevity at the district as a Hastings resident. leaves us, I feel like now we have a plan their use of storytelling to enact change in “He hits or meets almost every single one „ that’s going to carry on into the future. That’s their districts. of our expectations, said board member longevity,” Tolles said. “Stories are so powcrlul. Stories have the Br^ Tolles. During his interview Monday, Damico freability to transmit valuer. They have the abilThere were only two minor sticking points quently referred back to his desire to revisit for board members. Damico admitted he dev op and impiX a didn’t have much experience managing disfor Hastings O^^i^.X fhe X^ co^ triCt funds because he has little central office experience. He said he plans to work closely HA Minn sei^e as a point of reference for any decisions made in buildings throughout the district. t Js >. f h n 4 tj *9* I4 ♦ I Nick Damico, high school principal and interim superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools, speaks to Hastings school board members during his second-round inter­ view Monday, (Photo by Hunter McLaren) r, DAMICO, page 2 r : .H 'M Hastings Women’s Club hosts HHS senior girls for 80th annual celebration 4 f Prosecutor candidate with no law license rejected from ballot £ < 1 ’'jp J u* Molly Macleod Copy Editor Members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Hastings Women’s Club hosted young ladies from the Hastings High School graduating class of 2024 on Tuesday. The girls were accompanied by Aeir mothers, grandmothers and other signif­ icant women in their lives for the 80th annual Senior Tea celebration. This year’s celebration, hosted at the Hast­ ings Baptist Church, marked a milestone for the club after the future of the celebration was left somewhat uncertain after last spring. Diane Hawkins, president of the club, said there was some talk of doing away with the tea last year. With Hastings’ Rotary and Kiwanis clubs teaming up to host a senior luncheon last week, open to the entire class, some argued to do away with the tea. The open-to-all luncheon is differ­ ent from years past when only the senior boys were invited. After much discussion, Hawkins said the women’s club decided to continue hosting the girls celebration, citing its tradition and importance to women in the community. “We worked it out with Kiwanis and the Rotary Club. We are three different organiza­ tions but this has always been mothers and daughters and significant women in our life. We just decided to keep it up because it is a special thing,” said Hawkins. The Hastings Women’s Club was formed over 130 years ago in 1893 to start a library in Hastings. They were successful in that goal, and have continued to support women and families in the community. Apart from their annual Jumpstart Your Future scholar­ ship, which is given to one graduating Hast­ ings High School senior girl each year, the women’s club works throughout the year to support community nonprofits. Abigail Byykkonen was awarded this year’s Jumpstart Your Future scholarship for $2,000. In the fall, Byykkonen will attend Cornerstone University, where she will study music education, Byykkonen was active in high school, playing three sports while being part of both Michigan’s High School Honors Choir and her high school’s See CLUB, page 3 1 I < * I « ► • ir-r I 3 I 4 J f 1 i. •J V% '* • 1 a ( ir / { Abigail Byykkonen (middle) was awarded this year’s Hastings Women's Club Jumpstart Your Future scholarship. She will attend Cornerstone University in the fall, where she will study music education. Here, she is joined by Hastings Women’s Club President Diane Hawkins (right) and scholarship chair Deborah Wilkes (left). (Photos by Molly Macleod) ALL ABOARD: County Transit brings back Summer Trolley Around Town series Jayson Bussa Editor Transit recently announced it is bringing back its Summer Trolley Around LzMim _. » • own series, giving residents and visitors to e city of Hastings an opportunity to tool ^^d in the department’s signature trolley. The Summer Trolley Around Town progr^ has been on ice since 2019, discontin­ ued because state regulations made it illegal to provide a fixed route that includes multiple stops. The department tinkered around with the concept and found a way to comply with the guidelines. The first of the weekly series will kick off on Friday, May 31. Summer Trolley Around Town will be held each Fri­ I day from 6 to 9 p.m. Riders will get on and off at the Barry County Courthouse and make a roughly 20-minute loop throughout the city with no h t - stops in between. ‘ It’s more to get the community riding again because we weren’t able to do it and I know people loved it,” said Mary Bassett, f' Is manager and transportation coordinator for Barry County Transit. “I wanted to introduce > li► that back and also follow the rules. K-' ■ The Summer Trolley Around Town series k will mimic the Holly Trolley, an annual holi^day tradition that has become a staple in the / r 1- 7 I * I It city of Hastings. The Holly Trolley is when transit’s trolley is decked out in holiday lights and other decorations, bringing riders around the city to take in all the lights. Summer Trolley Around Town will do the same, although, the summer rendition of this event comes with a special twist. Bassett and her department are currently working to find local businesses that would like to participate in a window decorating contest. The route will take riders by various businesses throughout Hastings and riders will also get to vote on which window deco­ ration is the best. The winning business will be announced al Summerfest late this summer. Summer Trolley Around Town will coin­ cide with the variety of events that will be taking place in the city throughout the season, as well. 2 “For working here as long as I have, 1 do know it was a big thing and I want to bring it back for the community,” Bassett said. “Everyone wants to get out for the summer and have something to do.” Riders will be able to ride for free thanks to sponsorships from area businesses. Each eve- ! e I r• k < < ▼ t I. * >4 - Jfcl r -5^ 4 « > I . “I do think law is on our side and when I say ‘our,’ I mean pros­ ecuting attorneys all over the state. ...This can have consequenc­ es anywhere - not just here in Barry County.” •I • Jl I z R f *• ■ M• t * •fl .• r 3: •I e J .. .1^1 •- A $ .t Barry County Transit's trolley slowly travels up South Jefferson in Hastings during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (File photos by Jayson Bussa) f I I Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney J « *• I i I • • ♦ V |i J ' 3 r > r L < t Iu ■ I 1 a: See TROLLEY, page 3 •q.: I ! r • 1 4 5 Jayson Bussa Editor Beth Postema’s debut in politics was over before it got started. The Irving Township resident filed to run for Barry County Prosecutor before last week's filing deadline. Her candida­ cy sparked debate because Postema, who had never run for public office until this poinL is not licensed to practice law, prompting the county clerk’s office to review her filing and eventually reject it. Postema’s bid to run for the office landed in a bit of a legal gray area, as there are no laws that state a candidate for county prosecutor must be licensed through the state bar to hold the office. At the same time, not being able to prac­ tice law in Michigan could be seen as an obstruction in her carrying out the neces­ sary duties of the office, which include authorizing and prosecuting the viola­ tion of misdemeanor and felony criminal laws for both adults and juveniles. That’s ultimately the decision that the clerk’s office landed on after con­ sulting with the county’s legal counsel. The Banner reached out to County Clerk Cindy White, who relayed the opinions of the county’s legal counsel, which led to her decision to reject Postema’s filing. “Upon the advice of counsel, the fil­ ing as a candidate for Prosecuting Attor­ ney by Beth Postema was rejected,” White wrote to The Banner in an email. “The following information was given to the individual: Pursuant to Const 1963, art 7, Sec 4, ‘There shall be elect­ ed for four-year terms in each organized See PROSECUTOR, page 2 I J I �Page 2 — Thursday. May 2, 2024 — The Hastings Banner Thornapple Township sets special meeting on Mid-Villa project NEWS BRIEFS Former county clerk honored at Law Day on Friday Former Barry County Clerk Pam Palmer will be awarded with the Liberty Bell Award as part of Friday’s Law Day festivities, pul on by the Barry County Bar Association. The Liberty Bell Award is given each year by local bar associations in conjunctiorj with Law Day to honor outstanding citizens within the local community. Law Day wi kick offal 11 a.m. at the Barry County Circuit Courtroom, which is located in the Barry County Courthouse. This year will feature keynote speaker the Honorable Thomas Boyd, a state court administrator. Hastings High School Alumni Board seeking new members, preparing for banquet Ahead of Aug. 24’s 137th Alumni Banquet, the Hastings High School Alumni are inviting graduates from all years to join the board. The board’s main focus each year is planning the annual alumni banquet, selecting the Alumnus of the Year and presenting the Dana Burgess Scholarship. Alumni board meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month at the J-Ad Graphics office in Hastings, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Plans for the 2024 banquet are well underway. This year, the banquet will be held on Aug. 24 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Tickets will be available for $30 beginning June 15. There will be no tickets available at the door. AH tickets must be purchased prior to Aug. 24. Alumni board members have posed two challenges for attendees of this year s ban­ quet. Board members want to see which family can bring the most generations of HHS graduates to the banquet. Additionally, board members are challenging as many Alumnus of the Year recipients to attend as possible. The alumni board is still accepting nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Nominations must be submitted by July 15 to be considered. The Distin­ guished Alumnus will be presented with an award at the banquet. Any classmate, friend, family member or community member can nominate an individual. Nominations must be typed and contain biographical information, along with an explanation of why the individual is being nominated. These motivations can include accomplishments, vocational honors, awards, community service and organizational memberships. The nominee can reside anywhere but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. Previously submitted nominations can be submitted again with updated information to be reconsidered. Nomination letters can be mailed to Lois Bowers, 102 E. Clinton St, Hastings, MI 49058, before the July 15 deadline. Questions can be directed to Bowers at 269-9459657. Sheriffs office seeking Victim Service Unit volunteers The Barry County SherifTs Office is seeking volunteers for its Victim Service Unit (VSU). VSU volunteers are civilians who assist individuals and families experiencing the trauma of a sudden, unexpected death. Providing comfort and direction, VSU volunteers help families cope with the loss of a loved one, assist crime victims and provide solutions in times of need. Applicants must live in Bany County, pass a background check, have their own trans­ portation and be on call for 12-hour shifts. Volunteers will go through a 20-hour training session hosted by the Michigan Sher­ iffs’Association. Instructors will teach volunteers about the five stages of grief, effective communication techniques, law enforcement protocols and victims’ rights. Those interested in applying can email BCSODispatch@barrycounty.org. Hastings Food Forest volunteer day is Saturday The Hastings Food Forest is seeking volunteers to help with the spring planting of trees and bushes. Work begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers are encour­ aged to bring their own work gloves and tools, but extras will be provided as well. The Hastings Food Forest is located in Bliss Riverfront Park, located on State Street across from BCN Technical Services, 1004 E. State St. Directional signage will be at the park, leading to the forest location. A food forest is designed to be a self-sustaining area of layered plantings that will provide plant-based food production directly useful to Hastings residents and guests. Making use of intermixed plantings, this succession of layers will build a woodland habitat. Those interested in helping are encouraged to contact HastingsFoodForest@gmail. com. Information will also be shared through the Hastings Food Forest Facebook page. Rep. Smit hosting office hours in Yankee Springs State Rep. Rachelle Smit is inviting residents to attend her local office hours in Yan­ kee Springs on Monday, May 13. Smit s office hours are an opportunity for constituents to speak directly with their representative and ask questions or share ideas. The representative will be available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yankee Springs Town­ ship Park located at 1659 Parker Dr. in Wayland. Rep. Smit represents the cities of Allegan, Fennville, Wayland, as well as the town­ ships of Allegan, Bellevue, Fillmore, Manlius, Clyde, Overisel, Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, Hopkins, Watson, Wayland, Martin, Barry, Yankee Springs, Oran­ geville, Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown, Assyria and part of Jamestown. Rep. Smit also invites residents to contact her Lansing office at 517-373-0615 or ^helleSmit@House.MI.gov. Mail can be addressed to her at N-892 Anderson House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909. out to about $40,000 to $90,000 a year. The TIF application is the result of a change in the state’s Development Brownfield Financing Act to fond affordable housing projects with the approv­ al of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The state Legislature passed a fourbill package making the change possible, and Gov. Gretchen' Whitmer signed the bills into law^ in July of last year. Rents for the apartments would range from $1,225 a month for one bedroom to $1,475 for two bedrooms, housing con­ sultant Marcus Ringnalda told the Village Council at its April 23 meeting. The TIF request does not involve the commercial portion of the property, consisting of the self-storage facility and commer­ cial outlets. Nate Heyboer, the principal behind Dutch Develop­ ers, said he expects to generate about $600,000 in new tax reve­ nues from the commercial side of the development that would be taxed in its normal fashion. The Village Council at the April 23 meeting voted unani­ mously to approve the TIF pro­ posal. The DDA is scheduled to consider the proposal on May 21. Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board has scheduled a special meeting for next Thursday to hear from developers of the Flats at Mid-Villa project and their request for approval of a tax-increment financing propos­ al they consider critical to devel­ opment of the residential portion of the project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the township fire station, 128 High St. It comes four days before a regularly-scheduled May 13 meeting at which the Township Board is expected to decide whether to approve the TIF request from Dutch Devel­ opers LLC. “It’s an opportunity for the public to voice their concerns or support for the project,” Town­ ship Supervisor Eric Schaefer said. The meeting was moved to the fire station to accommodate a crowd larger than what the Township Hall could seat, Schaefer said. The Flats at Mid-Villa has been proposed for a 13.3-acre site along M-37 that has been vacant since the former Middle Villa Inn was tom down in 2015. The project includes construe- i Pictured here is the proposed future site of The Flats at Mid­ Villa. which would span 13.3 acres along M-37. and has been vacant since the former Middle Villa Inn was tom down in 2015. (File photo by Greg Chandler) money would then be used to reimburse the developer for infra­ structure and other related costs tied to the project, such as con­ struction of a lift station that would handle sewage for the development. The apartments are being pro­ posed to address a need for “workforce housing” that was identified in a 2023 report by the Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alli­ ance. The apartments would be marketed toward people whose incomes are between 80 and 120 percent of the community’s median income, which works tion of six apartment buildings, consisting of 144 total units 120 two-bedroom apartments and 24 one-bedroom apartments - along with a 134-unit self-stor­ age facility and three commer­ cial outlets along M-37. Dutch Developers LLC is ask­ ing the township, the village of Middleville, the village’s Down­ town Development Authority and Barry County to approve a pro­ posal that will allow the Barry County Brownfield Redevelop­ ment Authority to collect $4.48 million in new tax revenues that are expected to be generated by development of the apartments over the next 15 years. That 4 s J r” a I z 1 i' I (liilill”' It / 1yl ss^ ?<l County’s personnel committee to interview search firms on Monday Jayson Bussa Editor The county board did not meet this week, commonplace for a fifth Tuesday of the month, but next week will feature an addi­ tional meeting for some of its commission­ ers. On Monday, May 6, the board’s Personnel & Human Services Committee will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. in the commission chambers at the Barry County Courthouse to interview representatives from two execu­ tive search firms. The committee is looking to forge a part­ nership with a search firm before it embarks on the hunt for a new county administrator. Current county administrator Michael Brown will be retiring later this year after 30 years of holding the reins of the county. The four-person personnel committee ini­ tially received six proposals from search firms in response to a public call for them. Two weeks ago, the committee combed through the proposals and fairly easily and quickly identified two leading candidates in GovHR USA, which is based in the Chicago area, and Walsh Municipal Services out of Okemos. The personnel committee will spend time during the upcoming session interviewing representatives from the two respective firms, discussing their findings and then landing on a single recommendation to bring back to the full board for a vote. While still feeling out the dynamic that comes with having a separate committee »« digging through personnel and human ser­ vices matters, some commissioners on the foil board have expressed that they feel in the dark on certain issues because they are not involved in those conversations. Commissioners who felt that way were assured during their last meeting that they could attend lhe committee meetings, even though they are not able to actively partici­ pate in them. Once the county enlists the services of a search firm and identifies candidates, the entire board will engage in the interview process. In addition to Monday’s special meeting of the personnel committee, the board’s committee of the whole will meet on Tues­ day as scheduled. I 3 :' 1 DAMICO, continued from page 1 ■ r 4 ) Damico said. “I think when you can lead with a story that’s very impactful, then people know the reasons why they’re getting behind something.” Storytelling goes hand-in-hand with anoth­ er of Damico’s leadership philosophies, which he refers to as “leading from the heart.” It’s an approach that involves a peo­ ple-first mindset and building close relation­ ships with stakeholders and team members through mutual respect. I’m anything but soft,” he said. “(Although I feel) we’re going to get the most out of everybody when we work together, and we’re in unison, and we’re headed in the same direc­ tion. Part of that is just being compassionate.” Board members Justin Peck and Valerie Slaughter recounted their trip to Delton Kel­ logg Schools, where they conducted an on-site tour with Damico. They said staff members in various roles corroborated Dam­ ico’s qualities as a leader at DK, where he currently serves as high school principal and interim superintendent. “They are very sad to see him go,” Peck said. 9 / I * IM > 1 . T w .••• 4 •g • 9 'id 1_- I « V •e eg »« A* ,4 » k 4 C ' i- > 4 T; 5 H t I* i' * % 1 r <5 L♦ '^’3 A * t. . •l i |V •*1 '-vr* 1 9’ r< 4 •r. I «A IW LI ■ i .• i, * UI ■ g RB w ® ¥ Sl T i ClUB, I ‘i s, 4 ±.1 B B f ‘ IB la rI 4;i 3ies^ I r 1 fcWTBVn I If 4* Nick Damico gave a presentation to Hastings school board members outlining his first 180 days as superintendent, (photo by Hunter McLaren) » ’a*? New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. 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A pros­ ecuting attorney is a licensed attorney who represents the People of the State of Michi­ gan in Court.” Counsel also pointed to Michigan Com­ piled Laws (MCL) Section 49.153, which states “The prosecuting attorneys shall, in their respective counties, appear for the state or county, and prosecute or defend in all the courte of the county, all prosecutions, suits, applications and motions whether civil or criminal, in which the state or county may be a party or interested.” Postema’s experience with criminal justice includes a bachelor’s degree in criminal jus­ tice and a stint serving as a probation officer. She s a self-described constitutionalist and said that nothing she has come across legally eliminates her from running for the office. “In the Constitution, it uses prosecuting attorney as a type of a title,” Postema said. “If you look at it, what does attorney stand for? It sunds for somebody who represents anoth­ er in a court; that doesn’t necessarily mean licensed through the bar. So that’s kind of where we went with things.” According to every document I can find, there is nothing that specifically states that I m ineligible,” Postema said. “It’s just the clerk has decided that’s not the way she wants to pursue it. She’s given me some rea­ sons, but again, I can’t find anything in an order or opinion case history that specifically says you must have a license to practice to be prosecutor.” Postema, who has experience in the building and real estate industry, is currently serv- I do think Isw is on our sido snd whon I ssy *our/ I mosn prosecuting attorneys all over the state. • • • This can have consequences anywhere - not just here in Barry County.” •I >► ••‘It tv IV. V Kk pr* <1, If t sc - Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney ■» ' ■C f ■ 1 C! 40 . 4e '1 ing as a part-time substitute teacher. She said that she has long had aspirations to run for public office and that she was encouraged to jump into this year’s race by some of her friends and colleagues. “I was approached by some friends who are active in the Barry County Republican Party and just kind of was encouraged to apply to run for office....! spoke with some people and found there really isn’t a good candidate to run against (County Prosecutor) Julie (Nakfoor) Pratt, so I kind of threw my name in the hat.” Pratt admitted she was surprised at the resume of her newly established opponent. “It surprised me that someone applied that is not a lawyer because they cannot carry out the duties of the position,” Pratt told The Banner. “I didn’t know why that would be allowed.” Pratt said that she has consulted with attor­ neys around the state, who also dove in to research an issue that has cropped up in the state before, albeit seldom. With her findings, Pratt said she is confi­ dent in the decision rendered and that she would move forward with her campaign, now running unopposed and poised to serve a fourth term that would begin in 2025. 'I! I'**- ’’k I ■ •1 1.* < I •I T 9• 2 * • • f.l •» 4 <44 ”4 St ; * I do think law is on our side and when I say our, I mean prosecuting attorneys all over the state,” Pratt said, “...this can have consequences anywhere - not just here in Barry County.” While Pratt is a Republican herself, she has faced criticism from a segment of her b '’5 I .i 4 XL ’1 *^1 K ■ I ”u *- irv interactions with the shenffis office regarding Sheriff Dar tr I 8 c 4 41 •». * •i (iij A r ’ I *- :T *. 4 bl voter fraud investigation, u otxspoken and critical of Pratt and her office over the years specifically when ,t comes to his efforts to bring to light what he suspects is voting fraud being caiTied out throughout the country. Leaf has said that Pratt’s office has not acted on what he feels is credible evidence of voter fraud. Postema echoed those sentiments when asked why she chose to take Pratt rrati on. Julie, 1 would challenge I, doesn’t really support our sheriff,” Postema said. J 1 I u f is a big deal. I beheve our sheriff and our prosecutmg , attorney . , , should have a really good working relationship that, when there is a crime,' it is thoroughly -------- fe**!/ investigated «*»vcj»ugaiea and ana no one shuts anyone down while investigating enmes. ® , * *4 I r A A 1 .4 I Y * t. Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber if* T. « MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING I t 1^ �J: The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 2024 — Page 3 I 3& I S •X ♦ J X I I ’^5 -•V r Several candidates file for Hastings mayor, city council races • ■(C f r ft' « r. 1 .•l •* <*2^ 'S. ** Of ‘4*> *z s V 'T-I >S* I K I J* > e r’ I y i s'?*. » ^1. I >2K ♦ •* •l list f generated a larger-than-expected turnout. The Village Council organizers of the festival to hold the event on Saturday, June 8 at the Sesquicentennial Pavilion Tuesday approved and DDA a^phitheate^r. <> << Middleville council OKs Pride festival permit 1 Elected positions within the city of Hastings will be up for grabs as individual races form. Greg Chandler if ’Si %» •"■e: b: Mondaj 7* * S','? , V w I toll. iDOi ®ser., tion in the community who object to LGBTQ+ lifestyles. Council Trustee Makenzi Peters said the event shouldn’t be treated differently than any other event held downtown. “We, as a board, are not here to censor con­ tent, as long as it doesn’t violate rules and regulations and laws of the village,’’ Peters said “I personally feel that this is well within a per­ son’s right to free assembly and free speech, and it shouldn’t be an issue with this event.” Trustee Richard Hamilton proposed the festival be held at Spring Park, just offM-37 on the village’s south side, “where it could be managed from a security point of view.” “I have no objections to having this picnic ... I’d rather see if off 37 where sherifTs (units) can control (traffic) in and out,” said Hamilton, who was the Ione no vote on approving the event permit for the pavilion and amphitheater. Village President Mike Cramer said his concem with moving the festival to Spring Park was the lack of parking at the park. He also said there were no issues at last year’s event. The council put in as a condition of its approval requiring event organizers to pro­ vide insurance information to the village on or before June 5, in case of a liability issue. . - ., Stq^fVriter A Pnde festival will be returning to the Village of Middleville this -X xT.iuuicviiic mis year. The ^llage Council last week Tuesday approved r roTA ra permit for organizers of the LGBIQ4- festival to hold the event on SaturSesquicentennial Pavilion ^d DDA amphitheater. The council approved the permit on a 6-1 vote. The village’s first Pride festival was held in June of last year, and generated a larger-than-expected turnout. We got a lot of people who really felt like It me^t a lot to them, to see something of ^ch love and light in our community,” said Olma Bennett, one of the festival organizers This year’s festival will include informa­ tion troths, giveaways, a drag show at the amphitheater, music, chalk art, and yard games, according to the permit application submitted by Amanda Fisk, another of the event organizers. While last year’s festival lasted two hours, organizers are planning the event to run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this year, according to the event application. Last year s festival generated some opposi- Hunter McLaren A- J? J Drag performer Countess Hexen per­ formed their first routine in this fairy-in­ spired outfit at Middleville’s Pride Festival last summer. / iM 9h * ■ its*- **2: f •iczE I a;*-.’; r !—■ I ’ -Mt: . Jayson Bussa I r fl ■ .^T t * usf 1z 1 a 1 ) ^^pagtl . -.1 9 " T I» 4 w ** m I I ( I I ■K ns s s ■;ir I J .•X *. 4 ■ J.* 1 K f 4IL T2 .41 i i. fl 4! X tr -Lr .t « f 4 I r; I 1 S> s V r X xxt » J ft' •*' s .A *./ J b .MB I* 3? r ■ <L 't- I I I r b I- y d I i : ' .c h . .«3* lF: t f 99 d r ■ s •7< .V . .1 k" •t t K’’? V >Lt I 1 * I I Hastings H^h School senior girls and their loved ones gathered at Hastings Baptist Church on Tuesday for the Hastinos Women s Club s 80th senior girls’ celebration. vy ’ A I J I I CLUB, continued from page 1 T ^T”" — - -1 I I $3J/ W sijeand*'icafl* Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt spoke to the Hastings senior girls on Tuesday. She encouraged the young women, emphasizing to them they can do anything they set their minds to. I-* ^9^ I t choir, marching band and volunteering. She is also the music director for her church and has been involved with musicals all four years of high school. Recently, club members have been work­ ing with the Barry County Commission on Aging, creating Mother’s Day gifts for Meals on Wheels recipients. The club also creates birthday kits for Hand2Hand, a pro­ gram that helps feed kids over the weekend. The birthday kits contain cake mix, frosting, a birthday card and a toy. The club also supports Safe Harbor Chil­ dren’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit serving Barry, Allegan and Van Buren counties that provides counseling and safety for children who are survivors of abuse or neglect. The women’s club makes foster care packages for the nonprofit, containing blankets, a small toy and other toiletries and supplies. These care packages often go to children who are removed from their homes suddenly and can help with that transition. There are people in our community that just never get noticed,” said Hawkins. “We try really hard to find those groups of people Narratives for 2024 election come into focus as field of candidates is set •7 new iiB Staff IVriter Several Hastings city positions will be up for election in November. Elected positions on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election include the mayoral office two board of review seats and five city coun­ cil seats. The mayoral race will be the most crowd­ ed, with three candidates vying for one seat. Current Mayor Dave Tossava, city councii member Bill Nesbitt and resident Jason Fogg have all filed to run for mayor. Before November, the position will be on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary election to narrow the field to two candidates. Five city council seats will be on the bal­ lot, with one full-term seat for each ward plus a partial two-year term for a fourth ward seat. Incumbents John Resseguie, second I 4 and do what we can to make them know that they are important.” f Bai^ County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt imparted life advice on the senior girls as this year’s keynote speaker. She remarked on the unique, and stress­ ful period of life these young ladies are embarking on. *‘If I could tell 18-year-old Julie, ‘It’s gonna be alright. You’re gonna have bumps in the road but gues$ what - the journey is half the fun. Even when it’s tough. And you can’t go over it and you can’t go around it. You have to go through it,*” said Pratt. Pratt warned the girls that life won’t always be easy. It is full of changes and challenges. What’s important, she said, is to be prepared to roll with the punches. “Whether you’re at the top or the middle or wherever you’re are, it’s you that’s going to shine. And that shouldn’t always be measured by what grade we get. Our accomplishments are amazing but we don’t want to define our­ selves by one thing. Life is kind of a rolling, moving target - you need to roll with the changes,” she said. Editor With last week’s filing deadline for the 2024 election now expired, the field of candi­ dates is locked in, and the storylines that will define this year’s races have emerged. Competition for a seat on the eight-person, currently all-Republican Barry County Board of . Commissioners will be intense this year. Five ,, incumbents will ftce Republican primary race in August v^'hifeT^JrtMnJbhibent wilil^^^ against a Democrat opponent in November. Chairman Dave Jackson is the only county commissioner who will have the benefit of a stress-free election season, as he is running unopposed in District 3. Bob Teunessen of District 1 won’t face a Republican primary challenger either but will go against Demo­ crat Scott Savage in the general election. All others will have to fight for their spot in the following Republican primary races - District 2: Catherine Getty (incumbent) against David Laansma — District 4: Jon Smelker (incumbent) against John Gallagher - District 5: Mike Callton (incumbent) against Gary White - District 7: Bruce Campbell (incumbent) against Chris Allen - District 8: Dave Hatfield (incumbent) against Zackery Corey Mark Doster opted not to run again in District 6 - instead, he will be facing Jim Dull in a race for drain commissioner. Marsha Bassett and Phillip Joseph will be running for Doster’s open seat on the board. The results of the upcoming election will have a more prolonged impact on the county board, as well. County commissioners formerly served two-year terms, but all races on the ballot this year will be for four-year terms. i- < .'p'/*' X 4*1^**’^ *1'’ r. J vww 5^^ t 4^ J •I ■ V u* * "i .Or I 1 U M COUNTY FACES BRAIN DRAIN The upcoming election will also be marked by the absence of two names that had become fixtures on ballots over the years - Treasurer Sue VandeCar and Regis­ ter of Deeds Barb Hurless. With both of them opting not to run again, paired with the forthcoming retirement of county adminis­ trator Michael Brown and last year’s retire­ ment of longtime clerk Pam Palmer, the county will suffer a fairly significant brain drain. Those retirements mean over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge leaving the county. VandeCar has been with the county for over 30 years. She has served as the county’s treasurer ever since she was appointed inter­ im treasurer on Dec. 31, 1992. Three candidates are vying for her job Yuliya Gallagher, Kelli Shumway and Heather Wing. Meanwhile, Hurless has logged 25 years with the county within the register of deeds office. She was eventually elevated to serve as the register of deeds, where she has served for 12 years now. Emily Reed, who serves as chief deputy in the office, is the lone candidate for the job and will take over next year. We provide the seed and easy to use instructions for preparing an outdoor Morel Habdai. You just sow the seed, maintain the More! Habitat, » and pick and enjoy pounds of fresh Morels $35.95 + $7.95 S/II - ORDER 9 GOURMET MUSHROOMS » RO. BOX 515 CN24 * GRATON. 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Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro, Pixelvine, Oide Towne Tavern, Autism Alliance of Barry County, DB Design, McDonald’s, The General Store, WBCH and Barry County Transit. Bassett said that she would also love to bring the beloved trolley out on the road and hold a night of rides in other municipalities if there is interest. ”We used to do it in Middleville, as well,” Bassett said. “I was going to reach out to Delton and Middleville and perhaps Nash­ ville and the Woodland area to see if there is anyone who would want to sponsor for the night and have us come through and do a route and see if there was interest in that.” ry MOREL GIFT i ‘“Mt' ':-ir Mother’s Day I ! g ward, and Jacquie McLean, fourth ward, will be running uncontested. Jordan Brehm, appointed to a fourth ward seat this year following a vacancy, is running uncontested for the partial two-year term. A third ward seat, currently held by Don Bowers, will be contested by candidates Abby Taylor and Charles Hertzler. No candidates filed to run for the first ward seat before the April 23 filing deadline. Can­ didates who’d like to run as a write-in candi­ date can request a petition from the city or county clerk’s office to do so. Write-in candi­ dates must file their paperwork to be eligible. The seat will go to the write-in candidate that receives the most votes. Incumbent board of review members Melissa Winick and Tim Girrbach will be running for their seats, as well as new candi­ date Rosemary Anger. Hamilton Landscape now with 2 locations. Guaranteed next day delivery 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadle Lake Rd. • —I * li 1 �) 1 \ 11 if f yx J I 'I I } *p I k / II fr-J' J 1 I 9K Page 4 4 e<«i» 1^ Thursday, May 2. 2024 - The Hastings Banner 1 I J I ItTMy^Opinion see Did you r I J 1^' . r ..'C 4 J i J TT* I, £ K 0k b a- I f 1 t b /1 I I"* fl 3 A V* a liF -”ra> remember? » ’1 I € I •l xli ■X •e 4 'J" * f 4 4^ 4 is • Mf •* C 4 ,fc^V^b '. V 4 f •itr ' I —• p* %a V I > A' ' a vi?» z'* J » <. .r’ <«• * 4./ i. «« 1 **» 1 4k Br * p ’•i r r I € • * ( A •*_ .1 • >s •nr ir • k V 6 *» ( 1 9 d h 4 I' ; t 4 { 7 7 4 L t ■*.**« * '• 4 4. - ► V : /AWi ifc •’•V * J r.- V > » *• .Ji r ? vs 9^. Ir p 4* .J’S V* >0* 1 z « sb?' 1 1 K WR*". ► : i: f W f f, f r 16 . * ■ fl <• fZ*.’ -4 • >• *1. J * t * «k A** *. M i ■> ••a f' * *» <♦ if ! ).( ) b Spring means babies for county animals Sanner April 1, 1993 over '^6 county, with more to come This mare and her lookalike foal were seen Saturday on North Broadway on the Russ and Valerie Yarger farm. Have you met? Nicolas Smith has been coming to Tom’s Markel in Hastings almost as long as he can remember. His parents became the owners around 2001. Growing up, he remembers his par ­ parents bringing him to the store whenever they couldn’t find a babysitter. It was some­ thing he looked forward to. “I loved it,” he said. “I thought the guys m the meat department were superheroes, piey wore their capes backwards, out in front instead of behind them. I always looked up to everyone here.” Smith grew up in Gull Lake and graduat„ Yhomapple Kellogg High School. He went to Grand Valley State University to smdy the world world had had other ’^7 psychology, but DUI me plans for him. When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, Smith came back to Tom’s. dropping out of college when that happened because we were insanely busy here,” he said. Then I just didn’t leave because I__ was like, ‘You know. I guess this is what I want to do ’” Now 24 Smith works closely with his mom Nicole ■'■vuie Smith, oiiiiin, who wno owns and operates he Hastings and Gull Lake locations Nicolas as oversees operations at the Hastings tot,on and fills in where he’s needfd it while his mom works out of Gull Lake While he was familiar with the store’s operations from stocking shelves and mk■hg in the meat department growing up managing the store has been a new challenge. Cmifh It’s.1 been ..a learning experience for Tu h^ve been able to lake on alone, he said. ■ l-« w ft. Fy If' I, .3 1_ > Nicolas Smith “It’s been a huge community effort with every employee here,” he said. “Everyone’s risen to the occasion and helps teach me what to do.” It’s an opportunity he doesn’t take for granted. Even with its challenges, Smith said it is a hugely rewarding experience to serve the community and see the store run successfully. Many team members who help him run the store today are the same ones who trained him to run the floor and work behind the meat counter as a teen. ‘ We still have employees that were here since I was a child, so it really is a family dynamic,” he said. “We’re all really close, actually.” His coworkers aren’t the only familiar faces at Tom’s. Smith said he still regularly assists customers in the store that he’s known since he was a kid. “You realize that the town’s a lot smaller than you think it is,” he said. “I see a lot of people who shop here outside the store. It’s fun. Our customers are actually great. We have a lot of regulars who make it a lot more enjoyable.” It all adds up to a deeply rewarding expe­ rience that he feels lucky to have. ‘ I really don’t have any complaints,” he said. “I love what I do. »> For serving the community and ensuring a staple of the Hastings community runs smoothly, Nicolas Smith is this week’s Bright Light. First jobj Working at Tom’s. Music 1 listen to: If l*m skinning deer, country. Otherwise, I like hip hop. What I’d tell a high school graduate today: Save money. I think we’ve all been told^that, but I don’t think we listen. I m most content when: No one calls in. I m most proud of: My mom. My favorite thing about Barry Coun­ ty: It s growing, ft feels like Barry County actually wants to grow and progress. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you /mow someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sonality. for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason'^ Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, 135 J N M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058: or email news@j-adgraphics. com. Imagine the world we could have if every one of us chose to dedicate our lives to the care of others. Thankfully, most of us are committed to the success of family members, work col­ leagues and neighbors, but nobody exem­ plifies the catling to heal and restore the lives of everyone they encounter like a nurse. That’s why it’s so gratifying to cele­ brate National Nurses Week on May 6-12. For anyone fortunate enough to have received a nurse’s care, it may be hard to describe the life-changing contributions they make each day throughout our health­ care system. The compassion and the understanding, the support and the commit­ ment that it takes to be a nurse is a true gift. In hospitals, senior care facilities, doc­ tor’s offices, hospice homes and beyond men and women who fill these positions feel responsible for the care and treatment of every patient. Nurses play a vital role in the process as case managers, clinical instruc­ tors and counselors to patients as they navi­ gate the halls of the healthcare system. They’re also traffic cops and cheerleaders who are there for us when we need it most. Nurses are also involved in medical research and take part in a wide range of non-clinical functions that are also part of our huge medical industry. In the United States, 3.9 million individ­ uals serve us as nurses and midwives, and 29 million worldwide, but their zeal to protect and restore the health of others is slowly becoming muted. According to the Bureau of Labor Statis­ tics, roughly two-thirds of registered nurs­ es in the state of Michigan are actually working. That means, of around 150,000 RNs, only around 100,000 are currently working. The Bureau of Labor survey found that many newly-trained nurses say they will leave nursing sometime in the immediate future which reveals the depth of the shortage in a state that’s been strug­ gling for years to hire enough healthcare workers to keep hospital beds open. “That really says to me that we have a problem with our workplace,” said Christopher Friese, a professor of nursing, health management and policy at the University of Michigan and director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health. “There’s a lot of calls to increase the supply of nurses, add more students, add more slots at nursing schools and things like that but if we don’t improve their working con­ ditions, they’re going to leave in droves. So, just as we bring nurses in, they’re going to be very likely to leave.” There have been discussions in the legis­ lature to set limits on the number of patients nurses can be assigned and to also curb mandatory overtime and require hospitals to disclose their RN staffing levels, but a survey of 600 Michigan voters conducted by EPIC-MRA shows 82 percent of Michigan voters do not believe the government should mandate one-size-fits-all nurse-topatient staffing ratios in every hospital. That’s what is currently proposed in Senate Bills 334-336 and House Bills 4550-4552. These survey results are abundantly clear: Michigan voters have no appetite to remove hospital staffing decisions from clinical nursing leaders to implement an ^bitrary, one-size-fits-all mandate by poli­ ticians, says Michigan Hospital AssociaQ . o . „„ . ... tion CEO Brian Peters. “Such a decision would be harmful to patients and have dire consequences for healthcare throughout the state.” Implementing the staffing ratios called for in the proposed legislation would require hiring 12,954 additional registered nurses or the state closing up to 5,074 hos­ pital beds to comply. The EPIC-MRA survey reveals that Michigan hospitals already have 8,438 immediate openings for nurses that they cannot fill amid a nationwide nursing shortage. The loss in hospital bed capacity to comply with the proposed legislation is I $ I ft / r k I k ’> roughly equivalent to Michigan closing its six largest hospitals putting a drastic impact on healthcare across the state. One thing is for sure; An aging population is placing more demands on nursing care. Currently, the U.S. has the highest number of Americans over the age of 65 than at any other time in our history. And, like many professions, the nursing workforce is also aging. According to the American Nursing Association, there are approximately one million registered nurses over the age of 50, or one-third of the workforce that will be retiring in the next 10 to 15 years. So we must focus more attention on our graduating students to steer them in the direction of a healthcare career, especially in nursing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics was already warning of that when it said the demand for nurses in the U.S. could soar by 26 percent by 2020, forecasting a greater demand for nurses than the supply. In 2016, the BLS reported over “30 million positions available” and, of those, 61 percent were employed by state, local and private hospi­ tals. These numbers are important knowing that hiring skilled nurses in a hospital is critical to good health care. Sounding like a nurse herself, the late author and poet Maya Angelou once said, “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” It’s those special qualities that draw so many to nursing but like so many skilled professions, nursing tops the list of jobs that could have a devastating impact on the healthcare industry and those who need its services if we don’t concentrate on getting more young people in the profession. “We often think of nursing as giving meds on time, checking an X-ray to see if the doctor needs to be called, or taking an admission at 2 a.m. with a smile on our faces,” says Erin Pettengill, RN, a mission­ ary quoted in a national magazine. “Too often, we forget all the other things that make our job what it truly is - caring and having a desire to make a difference.” The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is working with schools, policy- ; makers, nursing organizations and the d media to bring attention to this hei^thcare L s»^ f )>’ ;il5 al’" / jiiix /.the a*! 0fM«5« tU ’id St V j?t w®' S9I I ft V 4 7ti b- ie»s tJietunwt^ (rejected in ( 4 i tuB ■ EeaBeionjnningout." ■es games, rides. jEi 3?h a veodof aafat i . ^iknflfaddiMiala«s insssfwkffliAtdjeccisef jftOTnapleffn^iia ssBjBlseinBtffaflrfair VUI vjih I I i I «niy fe* hiaups. ITtts RiVdafsthil orgamzfin Fsaily Fun te ziKisulmniefsr s^tcs^Ufootajarh address the shortage. But each of us needs to accept the responsibility of getting the message to young people looking for great opportunities to enter nursing and dedicate their careers to helping others. “Nurses are always there, you care for us I from the earliest years,” said Duchess Kate Middleton, who experienced a recent hospitalization. “You look after us in our hap- Ytxjng ttls erp, 3 sMi: T3E a Med Ries •Wofhm f‘^ttdehtred rids aoi it ndes iHfflid Ry ’'M..-. — beat V- •.teuS.'Sr; “—1*1 piest and saddest times. And for many, you look after us and our families at the end of our lives. Your dedication and profession­ alism are awe-inspiring.” Nurses are truly a blessing in life as they provide so much care and support when we if the most. They are trained to think quickly, and respond under difficult condi- n'\r (• I » I i v J r— **1 »» tions as they put others before themselves. So as we celebrate this special week, let’s remember to say ‘thanks’ to the nurses we meet and tell students as they contemplate ® career choice that nursing offers a true gift to others. t W I 'Af? < % t, < iz^l, t Fred Jacobs, CEO, J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1 i J- k I ' Hastings Banner, Inc • ^P^^^ tising Classified ads acceDtSi department ’ ’"^^11 • • ^^1 J ’n? I CFO Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore • NEWSROOM• Subscription Rates: $78 Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren k SKJ(, tftR Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker y®ar in Barrv Countv $90 per year elsewhere Ml 49058.0188 >1 Ri IB » Hank Schuuring 41 1 A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: newsO/-adgraphics.com • .com Publisher & CEO ’W' oEend n to be 3je Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Frederic Jacobs 4 V J JUS jbI the vendoB thal K The Hastings BcHIUCF Published by... ♦'“X ustabwfl®?' concern. The AACN is leveraging its resources to shape legislation, identify I strategies, and form collaborations to I al Hasengs. Ml 49058 / □ u- Celebrating National Nurses Week is a true gift 1 I > & 1 The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center turned back the clock for its 2024 Volunteer Awards last week. The event is designed to recognize people and organizations that have made a profound impact in the community through their volun­ teering. Winners included Catherine Getty (Volunteer of the Year): Josie Jones (Youth Volunteer of the Year); Sheryl Overmire (Continuing Service Award); Cindy Johnson (Outstanding Mentor Award): Sallie Patterson (Volunteer Excellence Award); Ryan Hendrick (Power of One Award) and Rachel Swedberg (honored for going above and beyond in her job). (Photo by Lyn Briel) I /> I• t 1? That’s Groovy! I 'll!) V I Do you I 1 <? 1 W 8 t I �t <1* •V \ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 2024 — Page 5 4 r T 5 '4 1 < 1 • 5^ W, a I r * * ''•i •?: Man stays with dog dumped from vehicle *< % pi 4 A 24-year-old Hastings man called police after watching a dog get dumped from a vehicle around 7 p.m. April 19 near the 10700 block of West M-179 Highway. The man told police he saw a vehicle pull over and abandon the dog on the side of the road before driving off. The dog seemed friendly, and the man stayed with the dog until police arrived. Police then took the dog to the Barry County Animal Shelter. 4 A rs- ► iS" ■1 I k A group of kids enjoy mini-horse rides during the Vermontville Police respond to series of loose cow incidents in Hastings Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) RUSH: Vermontville hosts thousands at its annual Maple Syrup Festival S2^ p. * A • rf z « A •I? J I ' * *A• ll ■ 1 I CAI < t 1 1 B t • V ; r Big Barry County Central Dispatch received reports of a loose cow in the roadway around 6 p.m. April 17 near the 2100 block of Nashville Road. BCCD was able to contact a homeowner in the area who told dispatchers they’d find someone to secure the cow. A 50-year-old Hastings woman called police around 3 p.m. April 17 to report her neighbor’s cow was in her yard on the 2800 block of Woodruff Road. Police amved and spoke to the owner of the cow, a 38-year-old Hastings woman, who retrieved the cow. Police responded to the same property on the 2800 block of Woodruff Road again around 1 p.m. April 18 for a similar inci­ dent. A loose bull had wandered from its enclosure and was once again in the same neighboring yard. The same owner from the previous incident retrieved the bull and was told by police to fix the fence sunounding its enclosure to prevent fur­ ther incidents. Police were called to the area a third time on April 19 after the bull was loose again and chasing nearby residents. A 65-year-old Middleville woman called police after the bull chased her mother outside her house. She said the bull came after her mother, who hit the animal to get it to leave her alone. Police found the bull behind a bam on the neighbor’s property, where they roped the animal and led it back to its enclosure. The owner told police she was planning on getting rid of the bull in a few days. Jayson Bussa Editor For the second year in a row, the VermontVille Maple Syrup Festival was the beneficia­ ry of sunny skies and warm temperatures, attracting thousands of visitors out to the downtown area to celebrate another season of maple syrup production. While the early forecast was of some conV cem for Steve Hayes, president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation the festival and its visitors were able to dodge k the rain and nothing was canceled througho th ut ®f>rt' fefKet* lV the three-day event. m “Sunday morning it rained pretty good but then It quit. Things dried right out and we got t. all ±e events in,” Hayes said. 'i As a veteran of planning the event, Hayes Kelly House The combination of warmth and dryness and his crew know to expect just about any­ Bridge Michigan raises concerns about potential wildfires, par­ Tthing. He recalled years when they had to After a record-breaking warm winter and a to ticularly in the next few weeks while trees still battle cold temperatures and even some flurbalmy start to spring, experts say Michigan Jhl r ^'■^ces the stage at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival haven’t “greened up” for the season, said Paul ries. But that wasn’t the case Friday, Saturday . It was and surrounding states should brace for a the band’s first performance at the festival. Rogers, a fire-prevention specialist with the or Sunday and it reflected in the turnout of scorching summer. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. the event. While that may make for an enjoyable 'jt' Those bare trees and brush act as tinder, “This weekend just turned out really well,” f boating season, it brings more risk of drought, 'r igniting easily when wind causes embers to A* Hayes said. “It was a good crowd. We spoke wildfire and heat-related illnesses for humans i escape from backyard bum piles. Fear of earwith the vendors and the vendors that we and animals alike. ly-season wildfires has already prompted the feces," i spoke with all did really well. Our syrup ven­ April temperatures throughout the state (^eL DNR to issue one “red flag” warning this ! ‘«ab dors did really well - some of them ran out of averaged 3 degrees to 5 degrees wanner than g spring. product or came close to running out.” normal, said Matt Gillen, a meteorologist Already, Rogers said, his department has The annual event features games, rides, with the National Weather Service in Gay­ responded to about 200 fires this spring. The iBffang, live music, food, parades, a vendor market, lord. And much of the state is in for an early vast majority of them were caused by inten/X fireworks and a bevy of additional activities May heatwave, with temperatures as high as tionally lit fires that grew out of control. 15 degrees above average toward the end of to fill up the three-day weekend. At the center Rogers urged people burning leaves or t the week. of it is the sweet, sugary maple syrup that other debris to keep water and a rake nearby Longer-term, federal forecasters predict local sugar bushes spent late winter and early at all times. J I' r - a^ve-avcrage temperatures through the spring prtkhrtin^; teaddcwe 9 I Jt'The biggest thing we hear when we get,to “««• lie AA(N i! ksa i I I summer and into the fall. I J “’swiflwisBiihiiiBlibiha The event ran into veiy few hiccups. This a fire to assist is, ‘I just never thb it '“«« W kpite 83 It’s not clear whether spring and summer marked the first year that festival organizers «:’RB'’!5n?to»Trl would move that fast,”’ Rogers said. . ■ strategies, aalfmiffliteji rainfall will be above or below average. But utilized Brighton-based Family Fun Thyme The DNR prohibits open burning of debris ) » R to i»t Qubes, addRsil)esboniB.B««|tfiK Michigan still hasn’t recovered from an Amusements for rides and games. The festi­ when fire danger is high. Before lighting an i k « 8 »? 3Et w « m,[bft'r? loact^tkre^i^it' * » abnormally dry winter, which left much of open fire, residents of the U.P. and northern val’s organizers were caught flat-footed early nrxictSBibV Diessi^tDyREspnpkiabiirp the state with dangerously low soil moisture • * r in the year when its previous vendor abruptly Lower Peninsula can call 866-922-2876 or Young kids enjoy a swing ride set up by by Family Fun Thyme Amusements which letvtxataoKiDElieiegis- ofiioMtoesrm going into spring. announced it was going out of business. check an online map to find out whether provided rides and games from festival-goers. ' MiTceas laaEOerofpmc tli^ctreQ; to becalm In the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper burning is allowed that day. Family Fun Thyme delivered rides and Peninsula, Gillen said, ‘Those sandy soils games, but some of the rides intended for Warm air temperatures combined with a 9B z X ssbI bI to liso cart "jS'izrscs 2reaM3)5iflt jw®ii Despite this being the 83rd installment of fact, he welcomes feedback from the public don’t take long to dry out.” As a result, he older thrill seekers were not set up for the lack of late-season snowmelt have also raised BBBT'KniX ftgufft hoipiali iran!iiieearliesiyess.’!Bi[toli the festival, Hayes said he and his team never and said that organizers are very open to try­ said, “fire danger is a concern again.” weekend as planned. temperatures in some Michigan’s lakes and I tar te IK fliffii^ IcwK ill I Midto,»i»fll ’ linst intend it to be the same thing every year. In ing new ideas that members of the communi­ Nearly a quarter of the Great Lakes region rivers, prompting early returns of migratory „ 3 w to m auU pffifem ty might be excited about. was in drought as of late March, but recent ■>ir. fish and sparking concerns about summer This year was evidence of that with a few rains have helped alleviate that problem. Still, 1 algae blooms. <• new features. Organizers brought back the tal­ HBI»site in P'®®' soil moisture remains below average in much / AccuWeather’s Buckingham, an avid ent show, which proved to be a crowd-pleaser. of Michigan, with 21 percent of the state’s fisherman, said he enjoyed an extended They also introduced a mini-horse pull as part llisu K , landmass abnormally dry. walleye season because the fish ran upriver of the event, and Hayes said it was a success. The worst conditions exist in the heavily from the Great Lakes “so much earlier than ia ^1 itf 3 !®tf) “The mini-horse pull went really well,” he forested Upper Peninsula, where most of usual.” said. “They are excited and they’re ready to - Ur Gogebic and Ontonagon counties are in “Luckily, some timely rains have limited come back. I think that’s going to be one of severe drought. aii the rivers from continuing that steady rise in the added attractions.” AccuWeather, ACCU weamer, aaglobal global weather weather forecasting forecasting temperatures,” Buckingham said, “L But Hayes and his crew already turned their company, is predicting elevated fire risks they’re still running above average overall. sights to next year with their first meeting throughout the Upper Midwest this summer, r^nember to say’thaai^ In the Muskegon River near Croton, for being held this month already. He welcomes 1 said Brandon Buckingham, a meteorologist instance, temperatures have stayed above ‘ and tell . niedandttJJ»*»" . the public to join in at the meeting on May 20. I for the company in Grand Rapids. average since January, at times rising as cs{£i choice “We had a new band this year and that Michigan is not alone. Nearly all the conti­ 3 much as 10 degrees above normal. As of 2 went really well. And that’s what we want nental U.S. is expected to be wanner than p.m. Tuesday, the daily temperature had ix** we want to attract what people want,” Hayes average this summer - again. As human fos­ exceeded the all-time high for April 30. »t. said. “I know a lot of people think it will be sil-fuel consumption continues to warm the The Au Sable River at Mio was also warm­ the same old, same old but we try not to do earth’s climate, historical averages have er than average. Same goes for the Manistee 'f'L that. Yes, we have a schedule we have to become an increasingly unreliable predictor River near Wellston, the Clinton River at Old and antique tractors line a green space for adults and children to admire during follow but we do have to put (events/activiof future temperatures. Sterling Heights, the River Raisin near Mon­ the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. ties) in there.” Michigan’s average temperatures have roe, the Saginaw River at Saginaw and the warmed more than 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit Miners River near Munising. since 1960, and could rise another 6.5 degrees And surface water temperatures in four out more by mid-century if society fails to lower of the five Great Lakes are warmer than they tions must be met before they will be pub­ greenhouse gas emissions. were at this time in any of the past five years. lished. Gillen said the EI Ni?o climatological If the warming trend holds, it also raises X The requirements are: cycle that contributed to warmer winter con ­ fiB the odds of heat-related illnesses. Heat waves : i fv fA*” ' i* - All letters must be signed by the writer, ditions across the northern U.S. is waning, are the leading cause of weather-related death with address and phone number provided for and a La Ni?a cycle is on the way. But that in the U.S., and Michigan is not immune. verification. 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May 2. 2024 - The Hastings Banner •a f •a Judith M. Decker I Prairieville Township where she lived the remainder of her life. She was very active in the community and volunteered as a 4-H lead­ er, DKHS Band supporter, BPOH Ambulance attendant, treasurer for the Bernard Historical Society and treasurer for Faith United Meth­ odist church for over 50 years. She loved being outdoors and loved traveling and exploring the country during many family camping trips in the pickup camper and later % a motorhome. She loved dogs. Her granddog I Colt was her constant companion after John died until she moved to Park Place where he came to visit her as often as possible. Judy is survived by her children, Ralph (Janine) Decker, Cathy (Loren) Sears, Bever­ ly Dussia, Marcia (Kevin) Northrup; her grandchildren, Bethany, Aaron, David and Justin; great grandchildren, Aislyn and Amara. The Transportation Improvement Association along with the Michigan State Police are implementing “Operation Ghost Rider” to Judy was preceded in death by her husdiscourage motorists from distracted driving. band, John; her parents; brother, Forrest Tobias; sister, Joann Davis. Judy’s family will receive friends Satur­ day, May 11. 202 at 11 a.m. at the Faith Unit­ ed Methodist Church in Delton. A memorial service will follow at noon with Pastor Sam Gordy officiating with a luncheon after. Buri­ al will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions to Animal Rescue The amount per fine should be higher “The amount of people getting killed and Project, 219 Peekstock, Kalamazoo, MI Janelle D. James injured on our roadways is very unaccept­ and should be comparable with careless Bridge -Michigan 49001 will be appreciated. Donations may Michigan law enforcement agencies have driving because you are careless,” Freybler able,” he said. “Unfortunately I’ve had to also be made through their website www. partnered with the Transportation Improve­ animalrescueproject.org. Donations to Faith speak to a lot of parents, for example, who said. He believes that first offenders should ment Association to crack down on distract­ have lost their children from distracted be fined between $250 and $500. “Points United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., ed driving. driving.” Delton, MI 49046 will also be appreciated. should be given right away because we have Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. The initiative, called Operation Ghost ‘WORSE THAN DRUNK DRIVING’ to change the behavior. People need to be com to share a memory or to leave a condo­ Rider, uses officers in ;unmarked vehicles to focused on the driving.” Jim Freybler, 57, of Grand Rapids, became lence message for Judy’s family. spot distracted drivers then radio another an advocate against distracted driving after In 2023, there were 15,136 distracted officer in a marked vehicle to conduct a trafhis son Jacob died in a car accident in 2018 driving-involved crashes in Michigan and 59 fic stop. because he was texting and driving. fatal accidents, according to data provided Operation Ghost Rider started Monday To me, it’s worse than drunk driving or by the Michigan State Police. That was and runs for a week. The operation began in being under the influence of some controlled down slightly compared with 15,441 crashes 2017 and has been 'ifnplemented annually substance because not everybody does that. and 53 fatal accidents in 2022. Distracted since. It is the first of Several initiatives that Adriana LynnAncel, Hastings and Ryan Not everybody is a drunk driver. Not every­ driving-related crashes and fatalities have the Transportation Impfovement Association body is a drug driver,” Freybler said. been on a decline since 2018, MSP data Charles Shaffer, Middleville has planned for this year aimed at discourag­ “Everybody has a cell phone, and since shows. April Lynn Tobias, Hastings and Chad ing distracted driving. COVID everybody has been on their cell We look for distracted driving all the William Warren, Hastings “Our goal, ideally, would be that we have phones constantly because of social media, time, regardless of these but since April is no violations but, unfbrtunately, after years work.” Distracted Driving Month, we want to bring and years of public edbeation and trying to Last year Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed special awareness to it because we know that show the public that Astracted driving is a a bill that outlawed driving while manually we had over 15,000 motor vehicle crashes in dangerous behavior'thin’s killing and nnjurusing'a cell phone. It prohibits 'motorists 2022,” said Mike Shaw, a state police public' 1^. ■** *. ."S' ifrg^pfe6pK*^dh ’bflf^frdfitfways,' 'uhfb’rtlfriatdy,^' fi:’6W'^lding or^Osing a 'tndbile tfeVie€? to information ofiTcer;!^^*' ' w H /' i people are still eng^ing and taking their send or receive a phone call or text message, Despite the hands-fi^ distracted driving eyes off the road and hands off the wheel,” view, record, or send a video and read, or law and the drop in distracted-driving-in­ said Jim Santilli, CEO of the association. post to a social networking site. volved accidents, law enforcement officers ■I I During April, which is Distracted Driving The law applies to drivers operating a say they still see too many motorists using Awareness Month, the ■oup focused on vehicle, so holding a mobile device at a stop their mobile devices behind the wheel. educating drivers through community events sign or red light is also illegal. ‘‘We want to change driving behavior. and billboards about the dangers of distractX^olators can face a $100 fine and/or 16 Some of that involves a warning, sometimes ed driving. hours of community service for their first involves a citation depending on the driver Several county and local agencies across offense and a $250 fine and/or 24 hours of and what their record looks like and exactly the state are participating in the Operation community service for second-time offend­ what they were doing behind the wheel,” your Ghost Rider, Santilli said. ers. Shaw said. $ 1 < 4 .43 V. br ♦ .‘f . 4 «4 t J •T A I w t 4 J / Judith M. Decker passed away March 31, 2024 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalam­ azoo. Judy was bom June 12, 1932 in Kalama­ zoo, MI to Audrey (Swift) and Mason Tobias. She grew up on the family farm and gradualed from Hastings High School. Judy married John Decker on December 29, 1950. She worked as a secretary to an officer at the Fed­ eral Center in Battle Creek before becoming Prairieville Township Clerk. After serving as Township Clerk for many years she worked a few different accounting jobs before starting her own accounting firm Acist Services. She ran Acist Services alongside Pam Huss until she retired at the age of 85. In 1958, the family moved to a farm in e r I ns j 6f- Al A J.: I » J *1 » 43'•W V ^Ghost riders’ on the lookout for distracted drivers in Michigan '•9^ 11 Worship Together (’ll *■ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M- So:* ,A'1. Sec * 11* 2C Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy,, RO. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. Website: 43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204- am.; Worship 10:15 a.m. 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. aLWW.hastingsfreemethodist. .Myll • Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoeuel. Sunday Moniing Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pjn. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST s. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to ,0 0? am WWW cbch./-"www.cbchasungs.org. on Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Worship (Children 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, igoded, tiwi low®” 2 iaasttebofte .’T msxiBdieylff'e. ili’saeWLBiaraa «■!«!■« r♦ I DikabiKx.ha&bw. wiBnaMi tO** REM^afGrtaa Mt Gtn «he aniVRaife kUkeasMstflBQi Ik ba« Mkb * w i > sMeiBwi anffrfGwateiZtl j * iiiEiioiaai^^ BdSereaiGaal^i lUK^iasBlaaieihOi ’ a teidiy a ' w y i —-. I 1 *1:31 A I* • I r f r'“ ■* r I fc lo a.m. is proM by ne Hastings Banner, fe churchesand these local businesses: 4 I nmiK ! 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 FlbergtiM ProducU I 1699 W.W Highway, Hastings^MI 49058. 9454700 * t < ''K-'r; ) 1 Elaine Garlock May 5 is the date for the next Bells and Brass concert at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50 west of Beil Road. This semiannual event is a joy to see and hear. The concert starts at 3 p.m. pie bell choir has a vanety of melodies which include the use of r .tI ' I 4 ) ■* *»•»■« ■ echoes, swings, singing bells and martellatos. The brass ensemble features Michael Scobey as the soloist. The two musical groups alter­ nate sets. Spring Into the Past comes this weekend with open hours both on Saturday and Sunday. The Lake Odessa Museum will be open. The highlight this year will be visits to the Hosford House on the same premises as the historic depot and the replica freight house museum. The blooming trees have added another spring touch with pink blossoms now showing on special trees. Even some lilacs are showing their purple coloring. If they start this soon, will they still be vibrant when Memorial Day "“w B the «ea fea -‘ipbi sWswit'*, comes? Or is spring earlier than usual this year? The local greenhouse has had signs indicat­ ing they will be open for the new season on May 1, What new plants can we expect to see this year? We will rely on the old favorites but it is always exciting to see some new variety. Our spring seed catalogs showed us many choices. We could get pumpkins in white or gray besides the usual colors. We could buy seed potatoes in shades of purple, gold, yellow and plain white. A recent report is that the condos on Third Avenue were getting new drywall installation. Also, many changes are taking place al the incoming Ace Hardware store. * . * * iMRMvnair MlheMHf^ 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 1 •b X * I.. *»< '•wm . ' t w * Evtn tti . 1^ SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Public Affairs Specialist Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable bar­ codes that will direct you to a website. How­ ever, scammers can create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information. For example, scammers may: - Cover official QR codes with fake ones on parking meters, menus or magazines. - Send QR codes via email or text mes­ sage pretending to be from delivery compa­ nies. Request that you confirm your informa­ tion due to suspicious activity on your account using imposter QR codes. Place harmful codes on social media advertisements. Here are some tips to avoid related scams. VERIFY THE SOURCE Before scanning a QR code, make sure it comes from a trusted and reliable source. Legitimate QR codes from Social Security .V will always send you to a safe and secure webpage at ssa.gov. INSPECT THE CODE Scammers may use tactics that mirror a legitimate QR code. Take a moment to exam­ ine the QR code closely. 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Follow trusted sources such as cybersecurity blogs, news outlets, and official government websites for updates. QR codes are an easy and convenient way to get information, but it’s important to remain vigilant when using them. For more information, you can review the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Alert al consumer.ftc.gOv/consumer-alerts/2023/12/ scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-stealyour-information. You can report suspected Social Security imposter scams to the Office of the Inspector General’s website at oig.ssa.gov/report. We encourage you to learn more about fraud and scams on SSA’s Protect Yourself from Scams webpage at ssa.gov/scam. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special ist for fVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids. Ml 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. 1 I 1 kSu . Sli Hr 's t f ( ipm •fcn Hillary Hatch KU V (269) 758-3021 Suriday Seri-ice: I Protecting yourself from QR code fraud KJ W’ r ««?] ?®GrBS8tt» Iher^bK ®^®*Mt56U,GRBi)aDd Kindergarten-5th I PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. 'r.. V JHane p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Jit*** JBL S‘'» Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 contact 616-690-8609. J 23a:flSaHijir;*C<« 9 M w WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 T caff J HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH n We Exist Tb Be An Expression Of Who Jesus fc To The World ’.Il i*®^ MS’ b hl J 5 H at the church of choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.. • •• CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hasting I I I { I �r > The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 2024 — Page 7 Green Street had 13 homes in 1863 Esther Walton Banner Apri 1 24, 1986 3\. Would you like a verbal picture of Green Street from Church Street west, in 1863? (4 M.L. Cook wrote an article in the Sept. 26, I s Z'r 1946 Banner describing the street during his’ X? I 'V 5 >youth. ® J A '. •». • There were then only 13 houses '» * standing *« I on both sides of that thoroughfar W. ’ MW 4 • I t, e west of Church Street. There were 85 in 1946 and I .<v 4. 91 in 1986. M.L. Cook lived on Green Street for 32 years after his famiTy moved from Prairieville. He started i V in the village fr. schools in September 1863. t* f. He said he ► walked that street each way, twice a day • until he graduated. i “Is^n, recalled Cook, “knew who lived in each house and can recall just how the U houses looked at that time. The home (901 W K Gr^n) where 1 lived when 1 began school K «1 ’ and for a few years after, was the farthest I n e < west on the north side of Green* and the < house across the street from us wi the far­ rM Z r thest west on the south side of that street. I < 1 mention this to show you that I had the r- -P er opportunity to know Green Street thoroughly 1 west of Church Street when Hastings was a I sprawling village of 800 people, whose only *** -w. touch with the outside world was the daily ■ ' VR « stage from Battle Creek. The house where M.L. Cook grew up. located on Green Street. “Our first home here was just west of the bend in Green Street, where Guy Crook’s of Green, from Broadway to Church, there house now stands (617 W. Green) I had a dens or shrubbery. Usually, board fences was only one house fronting on Green. That frontage of 20 rods of Green and extended separated lots from each other. Board side­ to was the home of Aunt Beckey Goodyear, Market Street on the east. West of our house walks made of clear, white pine were on both sister of Henry, \^^lliam and J.S. Goodyear sides of the street. to Roy Fuller’s home (911 W. Green) was was (exact location not known). uncleared land - covered mostly with small “West of the Dunning farm, on the south “On the south side of Green beginning at (underbrush) and a few large oak trees side of Green, was the farm of Fred McNair. the home of James Dunning, there were no “Across the street from our first home here The land was cleared on that side of the houses between his home and Market Street stood the frame dwelling of James Dunning street, to the Rutland town line (Cook Rd.). east of his home. (614 W. Green). He owned about 40 acres “West of the Cook house (911) on the north “In the next block east, fronting Green side of Green was cleared land as far as the extending from the Sweezey farm to Green Market to Washington there were three West Creek woods (now Fish Hatchery Park). Street. His land fronting on Green Street had homes. Fred McNair and his two sisters both “Dr. Upjohn owned the 26 acres west of been cleared but there were no houses on it teachers, lived on the southeast comer of Cook’s, including the woods, when we came then except his own. From the top of the hill Market and Green (538 W. Green). Next east east to Hastings. He sold it to Ike Hendershott back to the cleared land extending to the of the McNairs was the home of William who, a little later, sold it to Chester and Rich­ Sweezey farm was wooded, then known as as Jones, the village dentist (526). Next east, ard Messer. ‘Dunning’s Woods.’ I had seen the trees in fronting Green, was the home of the Ephraim’ those woods fairly alive with passenger Parsons family (518) There was then”nn of fhe acrepigeons in the spring and fall in their yearly 'house at the ' next comer, Washington and T hatchery. They also gave the site for Pennock Hospital. They migration to and from the pine forests of Green. ♦ UI , . ^0*^ acreage between Roy Fuller’s house northern Michigan where they nested. If you firp? next block on the south side of (911) and the hospital ground to Margaret could have seen the immense flocks of these , as ington to Park there were no Bailey, who planned to give it to the Catholic birds, you would never have thought they houses on the south side of Green. The stately church as the site for an old people’s home, could become extinct as they have. homes of William Hayford and Captain Israel and her will provided a considerable sum to “On the next block east to us, Market to uz V I . stood on the hill on the south side of endow it. The church authorities, evidently, ® Harvey that block (Walnut St.), with their large pillars did not desire to obligate themselves to build Sheldon, (505 W. Green) resided at the comer and front norchec fnrino L ___ j and front porches facing Green. Each owned and maintain such a home, so her estate sold of Washington and Green. Just west of Shela half of the block, and their front yards the land to Pennock Hospital.” don’s, was the home of William Heniy Harri­ extended from their homes, to Green Street. At this point in his article, M.L. Cook son Heath (521 W. Green). These were the “On the next block, Park to Broadway, di^esses to tell a story, about some of the only two houses on the north side of Green in facing Green, there were only two houses: residents. Before we leave the houses on that block. The two lots nearest Market were The home of Mason Allen and family at the Green Street, here is one more additional bit vacant. comer of Green and Park (336 W. Green); of knowledge. “Half of the next block, east of Washing­ and the residence of William Tinkler, near the The 1860 map of Barry County shows an ton, was a patch of brush and oak grubs. On comer of Broadway and Green (302 W. insert for the village of Hastings. On this the other half of that block stood two houses Green, house now located at 320 W. Green). small insert are indications of 11 houses the home of A.J. Bowne, the banker, at the Mr. Allen owned two lots and Tinkler three between Market and Church. Two houses are comer of Green and Park (336 W. Green) and fronting on Green Street. indicated from Market to the now-Pennock north of that the home of Julius Russell (328 “The Tinkler home was about where Dr. Hospital. Some of these houses have been W. Green) fronting on Park Street. Keller’s (302) house now stands. J.T. Lom­ removed from their original sites, being either The next block east. Park to Broadway, bard built the house where the Kellers live. town down or moved. contained only one house (317 W. Green is Before he did so he moved the Tinkler house Of the above houses are seven on their now on that site, the present house is a newer to the west limit of the three lots, where it original sites and most are extensively remod­ one) - usually unoccupied - a dilapidated, stands now (320). eled (1986). The exceptions are 518 W. Green unpainted shack. It was often the target for “In the next block east, on the south side of and 317 W. Green, which are presumed to be stones hurled by the kids on their way to and Green, Broadway to Church Street, there was tom down, and 526 W. Green, which was from school. That shack faced Green Street. only one house, the home of R.B. Wrightman moved to Walnut and is now 525 W. Walnut. Only two other houses stood on that block (206), hardware merchant, fronting on Green Now back to M.L. Cook’s story concerning then. The home of John Michael and family St. The Alvin Bailey home was at the comer a feud between two Green Street neighbors. on the lot occupied by the Floyd Gaskill of Walnut and Broadway but he owned the “ The grub patch that stood on the west part house (actual number not known) and the vacant lots west of the Wrightman property. of the block fronting the north side of Green, small home of the Henry Jones family, (301 “Every one of the 13 houses I have located between Park and Washington, was cleared S. Park) at the comer of Park and Center on the Green Street in 1863 was enclosed by and a two-story square frame house was built where the Tyden home now stands. a picket or board fence, to keep the roving on the Green Street side by Edwin Rice. 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OirsR jflfiSi fit ?ii; wXS nt -•**'*5* usalcoto’fl*; v«» 3c '* era*-* * ’ £Kr» 1^. r 1 »* t ac I I ^lAl^ .illlK'' ill ' •b 4 ■' A' 4^ iT' .. **K 'r I M r M • F Hl - z some humans went on a journey with an elf. They eventually became friends. That was a huge change because disliking each other was part of being a human or an elf. It’s how they fit in with their families and friends. White told me that when a person has an attitude and then has an experience that doesn’t fit with the attitude, they feel cogni­ tive dissonance. That’s the uncomfortable feeling when the things you think or the ways you act clash with each other. Like if you’re a human who thinks elves are terrible and scary. But you’re also friends with an elf who’s not terrible or scary at all. That’s going to make your brain uncomfortable. Then you must decide what to do about it. You can stick with your old attitude and run away from your elf friend. You can make an excuse for why your friendship with this one elf doesn’t mean you were wrong before. Or you can examine the atti­ tude and change the kind of human you are. White says it may be easier to change your mind if you have a growth mindset. That means believing you can change and grow. It means letting go of attitudes that don’t work for you anymore. Maybe that’s why I was able to figure out my lab-coat-wearing destiny. Maybe someday I’ll try something new and like that, too. It's just a matter of adjusting my cat-titude. “Your brain uses things like attitudes as shortcuts to make decisions really fast," she said. “That way you don’t have to develop a new opinion about something every time Dear Stella, As a science cat. I’ve changed my mind a you see it." lot over the years. I used to wear a fancy Let’s say you have an attitude that pineapple is the best pizza topping. Thanks to neck scarf called a cravat all the time. Now I m comfy in my lab coat. that brain shortcut, you don’t have to decide if you like pineapple every time someone I talked about that with my friend Makita offers you some. You know you like it. White. She’s a graduate student in the psy­ But sometimes you get new information, chology department at Washington State or something shakes up our attitudes. Maybe University. you try a different pizza topping and like it She told me that we change our minds . when we get new information or insight even more than pineapple. Maybe you get some rotten pineapple and start feeling ihat tells us we need to make a different grossed out by it. choice. Changing your mind about pizza top­ It turns out that we have lots of opinions Dr. Universe pings isn’t a big deal. But it’s harder to beliefs. They’re also called attitudes. change your attitude about something that Do you have a question? Dr. UniWe have attitudes about what we like to eat feels important to who you are as a person. aiuiuuva _ ________ rvcrsc. Send an email to f^ashington State or wear. We have attitudes about other peopie and how the world*should be. * recently watched a cartoon about a world University's resident scientist and writer at White told me that havinc attitudes helps full of humans and elves. They hated each Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, other and lived in separate places. But then askdruniverse.com askdruniverse, com . US out. do we change our minds? Stella, 10, Tenn. ' £* k ? fiekDoctor Universe Attitude adjustment , yoiirs® Jf F » n' 1 4 i: f • X r: V y 'i k hardware business, soon after the Civil War, he purchased the Rice home and built it and the wing on its west side. Always, his home and grounds were kept in fine condition. He owned two lots on Green Street and two fronting Center. Mr. Bowne owned three lots fronting on Green Street. “Up to the time Mr. Bowne built his bam, their relations had apparently been friendly. Mr. Bowne placed that structure as close to the Greble property as he could, and a little closer to Green Street than the Greble house so that the bam spoiled the view from that home on the east side. “It is safe to guess that Mr. Bowne thought the location of his bam on his own ground was his own business. But Mr. Greble evidently had a widely different view. Bams then often harbored cows as well as horses. They were apt to be quite ‘smelly’ and prolif­ ic breeders of flies. At any rate, it was soon evident that the hardware dealer was not pleased with the location of that bam. “Anyone who knew Mr. Greble would bet, and win every time, that he would plan some­ thing that would even the score. He did. The front porch and street entrance to the Bowne home faced (328 S.) Park Street Across that street on the comer of Green and Park (333 W. Green) was a vacant lot. Mr. Greble bought it. His next purchase was a very shabby, unpainted, one-story building that then stood on the (now Highpoint Community Bank) lot Greble needed that to carry out his plait so he bought it. It had been the first schoolhouse in Hastings. “His next step was to move that old, abom­ inable-looking shack to the vacant lot at the comer of Park and Green (333 W. Green) and dump the ancient relic on the ground, with not even a wall under it. Everybody laughed, except Mr. Bowne. “Not long after that, the banker moved to Grand Rapids, where he had accumulated the controlling interest in the 3^^ National Bank, and other properties. There, he built a fine-looking house where he didn’t have to look at Hastings’s first schoolhouse. “Then, Mr. Greble built the nice house on the comer lot. Park and Green, which is still there.” Pierce Cedar Creek I nstitute events for May 3-9 May 1-31 - May Storybook Walk: “Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures’’ by Constance Van Hoven, illustrated by Alan Marks. Take a journey across various eco­ systems to discover Earth’s rarest and blu­ est treasures. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. Friday, May 3 - Join the Barry County Bird Club for a migratory bird hike at the Little Grand Canyon, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Space is limited. Call 269-721-4190 to register. Friday, May 3 - Science Stoiytime: Spring Pollinators, 10:30-11:15 a.m, at the Hastings Public Library. Learn about the importance of springtime insects and how you can help them with stories, songs and activities in this pollinator-themed event. No registration is required to attend. Tuesday, May 7 — Spring wildflower accessible tour. Enjoy spring wildflowers and the Institute’s trails on a motorized mule. Registration is required. Tours leave at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cunentiy, the 10 am. time slot is full, while the 2 p.m. tour has one spot left. Those interested in registering or joining the wait list can call 269-721-4190. Wednesday, May 8 - Spring wildflower accessible tour. Enjoy spring wildflowers and the Institute’s trails on a motorized mule. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 269-721-4190. Tours leave at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9 - Nature Playdates in the Play Space, day. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. -J ‘--ssJ-s 1 e ' n look back at the stories and Golimms on looal history In the Hastings Banner HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 2 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches ‘i Could Go on Singing,” 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 - Science Story Time: Springtime Pollinators, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 - GameQuest: 10 Hours of Gaming, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, May 6 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; library board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 -Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mah­ jong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269945-4263. I "^•1 /. KJ u^rT. a * .‘ H bI •i X •V*’ I I 1 s<^ - V ■ J 7 I • Life- •I lx Sd2 J ?< Becenh I ■— "1 1BI ? SB-E6E r I / »J* 1 »••' ’ emcsiuD^ •1 -. > £1 tk* I * I i i V <1 I I �I V . J’**" n Page 8 - Thursday. May 2. 2024 - The Hastings Banner i *1 >• r -ft*’ 4 91 1 r I It * I 4 r I •: .. hl • ■t r Hastings graffiti wall attracts artists almost daily If 1 ♦ J Lcffl J /> Hunter McLaren Staff Writer / ! s <.J J •I local art space has hosted hundreds of V 9 paintings just a few short months after f t I opening. 9 L 1 Painter’s Alley in downtown Hastings has V .1 R { X attracted and showcased work from a variety ( of artists since its opening in October, some 9 local and some hailing from as far as Grand 3 I AZ Rapids. Far from a carefully curated, cli­ mate-controlled gallery, the space is simply a wall behind Miller Real Estate. Mark Hewitt, Miller Real Estate co-owner, doesn’t consider himself an artist. He said he *« t thought of the idea for the space after watch­ ing a passing train covered in graffiti art. He J thought of it again when walking through the WalldorffBrew Pub & Bistro stairwell, which is covered in phrases, initials and signatures Local student and artist Blake Barnum poses for a photo next to some of his earlier made with permanent marker. Painter's Alley as pictured on Monday, April 29, 2024. Contributions are so frequent contributions at the community graffiti wall called Painter’s Alley, located in Hastings. that visitors are encouraged to take pictures of pieces they like before they’re covered. ‘T thought, you know, why not try that on (Photos by Hunter McLaren) our building?” Hewitt said. “I didn’t even k.r realize there were these graffiti spaces around the country.” Hewitt took the idea to the Thomapple Arts > I ’3k ■ Council, and the project was soon underway. Hastings joined a network of designated graf­ fiti spaces across the country, where artists can freely express themselves. The first, and likely most controversial, a piece on the wall was the enormous “Me First” message across the top, commissioned by the TAC from local artist J. Maizlish Mole. Hastings residents likely know Mole rirT for his previous work depicting a map of the United States near the intersection of State f Street and Jefferson Street. E “There was an act of faith believing that this thing we’re doing was going to be used,” Mole said. “Even if it had been used a little « bit over the course of a year and grown very Q: What is a Barry Q: How can I improve slowly, it still would have been worth it.” Q. Are hearing aids There was little need to worry. Since that Buck and how can it my credit score? I first message and its official opening in Octo ­ expensive? be used? ber, the space has seen almost non-stop use, I sometimes changing daily. Blake Barnum, a A. Ihe Barry Bucks program A. Ihe quickest and Easi­ Hastings High School senior, was one of the F is a valuable component of the first to add to the canvas. 'j est way to raise your cred­ Chambers "Shop Local” cam“I read the little rule sheet that was here it score is to pay all loans paign and part of our resolve and went to Ace (Hardware) and got to it,” JENNIFER MICHELE CHRISTINE and bills on time. A late he said. HEINZMAN to keep dollars local and sup­ MAKLEY BERRY-ARNOLD, AuD President & CEO payment or collection can A: If you have seen the news After scoring some cans of spray paint, Doctor of Audiology port Chamber member busiBarnum has become a frequent contributor. really drop your credit score. Also, make lately, you know that new nesses! In total, $793,342 of Barry Bucks have He drops in frequently to add new work, with sure you have the right mix of credit with research is coming out all the time linking been sold since 2008, money that we are proud his pieces frequently inspired by hip hop lyr­ both secured and unsecured loans. IThe untreated hearing loss to other major health to say has been spent within our communities’ ics and imagery. He takes time to clean up the space, too, putting new pieces over any lessconcerns like cognitive decline, depression, more capacity you have, meaning The mpre than-savory images or messages - Hewitt I Barry Bucks are available year-round, exclusiveand increased risk of falling. Yet, many people available credit on those loans, also helps said there haven’t been any issues with any I ly through the Barry County Chamber & EDA still delay treatment in part due to cost. your credit score. The longer you have es­ offensive or hateful pieces because of Bar­ I office located in Downtown Hastings. These cerThankfully, modern breakthroughs in tablished a credit history will also make num and others like him. I tificates are treated as cash and can be spent at Painter’s Alley seems almost tailor-made technology, legislation, and changes in a difference. If you are ever asked to be a I the 102 participating businesses around Barfor Barnum. Growing up in Grand Rapids, insurance are leading to lower cost options co-signer on a loan for someone, be ex ­ j ry County. They can be purchased in $5 de­ he’s long had an interest in street art and graf­ including over-the-counter devices. tra cautious because a late or missed payfiti. He ’ s spent a lot of time drawing tags and nominations, up to $25, and they never expire. graffiti stencils but rarely had the time to Keep in mind, there is a lot of expertise ment will show up on your credit report travel to similar designated art spaces since that goes into choosing and fitting the best as well. I would encourage everyone to ■ Barry Bucks make great gifts, prizes, and incentives for moving to Hastings. He never expected to see treatment option for your specific hearing loss check their credit report regularly to en■ any occasion! To purchase Barry Bucks or to learn how anything like what was available in Grand and communication needs. Ihe first step to 5 you can become a participant, please contact our office Rapids here, he said. sure all information is reporting accurately “I never thought it would happen in HastW at269-945-2454orvisitourwebsitewww.mibarry.com addressing your hearing loss should always be and there are no surprises, such as fraud. ings. We have the skate park, but graffiti a hearing exam with a Licensed Audiologist. isn’t even allowed there. The graffiti that’s already there was an art project, so it’s kind Barry County Chamber PFCU of protected in that sense,” he said. “They Arnold Audiology, PLC of Commerce could have cracked down on graffiti, but 2025 Lapo Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849 1761 W. M-43 Hwy., Suite 4 instead they opened up this and I think this 221 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 PFCU4ine.com Hastings, MI 49058 is a lot better. It’s like an outlet. That really ____ 269-945-2454 surprised me.” Ph: 269-558-4786 F: 269-841-4059 Barnum is just one of many contributing pieces to Painter’s Alley. He recognizes some artists from their work around Grand Rapids, with many other anonymous contributors ■r^ * signing their work with their tags or initials each week. The work varies greatly in style and con­ Q: Maintenance: tent. Sometimes, pieces are as simple as a I Q: Should I use a self-scan should I & why? name or initials. Young children paint rudi­ 1 ' f F L mentary houses and trees. Seasoned artists at the checkout? leave elaborate block-letter tags. There’s even a scribbly rendition of Pablo Picasso’s A: Jail, fines and probation A: Is maintenance important? Sure 1937 piece Guernica,” hailed today as one I 4w are usual consequences of a is, no different than having your oil of the most powerful anti-war statements '•-^ changed in your vehicle Can criminal conviction. However, ever created. maintenance prevent all issues, JASON if an individual is employed Above all, the space acts as another canvas “The Professor” prevent issues that • SHANE for artists in Hastings. Having the as a care-giver in a “ covered •1 , naving me space ,. . can cause your furnace or air MCNEILL available to graffiti artists has allowed the art facility” and is convicted of conditioner to go out in the middle of the night and fonn to be elevated and celebrated like many 4. shop-lifting, MCL 333.20173a after hours service or having to others in town, Barnum said. K technician to become available during provides for a ban on employment in that field the busy season. There There s sculptures lining the streets, u u---------- —iuiiug uic sireeis, our are some things the for 3-5 years even for a misdemeanor. Chain homeowner can do to help.... Air filters are one of the buildings are pretty beautiful. There’s this self-checkout processing is everywhere. Once kind of standard (for art in Hastings) ” Barreplace regularly, batteries in the thermostat. 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He’s one of several artists who work to maintain the space and enforce a few basic rules. 1 B S 1 \\r\ V I V K I * A' * ■s -ft. I t ' « yf:. k �♦ I i -J n Hastings I * T L i I ANNER [ 4' I 1 p’ sports section 1 / Thursday, May 2, 2024 <1 I I ▼ 9^ b «l W t X.USJ, 1 ts .J I) Wi U i < s • 4 I « IW; 1 * *} I. w < t ,’iA J > I V s V. Ifi *1 t 12 < 3^*C most I y < r z » I A t I I 1 ■ ?■&«* I e 1 ’I V w* * n ) I I I « 4 1 . iin* t '•• .!> 1 I • / .f4' to® •'l , •sn •• 1 u f J4 I K I to ^e? I tii. •r 1 I I 1 I ai- I X i!<lr iBcttiE Draw at South keeps TK atop Gold standings fir ilfsni DfHj ■'^w^sane r'la fee tsiJiyji ®'«b»Ktia B’ »w Cdtk iLi . •• I K •• ■ hl kI c- I -uwucanfl I ■ . 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She absolutely buried the Thomapple Kellogg and South Christian penalty and gave us the goal we needed to played to a 1-1 draw at South Christian High secure a point.” School Wednesday, April 24. The Trojans are While much of the contest was played now 5-0-1 in conference play and 7-0-1 over­ between the boxes, they suddenly became all with that result combined with a 2-1 win full of traffic in the closing minutes. South over Forest Hills Eastern Monday. Christian lofted a comer kick into a mob in TK was slated to visit Kenowa Hills for a the middle of the box with a little over a min­ conference match last night. May I. The Sail­ ute to play. TK goalkeeper McKenna Hoeors sported a 4-1-1 conference mark heading beke couldn’t quite get through the crowd to into Wednesday night’s action this week. get her fist on the ball, and Sailor freshman With hearts still thumping from a South Meredith Helmus got a head on it. The ball Christian goal celebration that was thwarted deflected dovvn towyds the near post where by an offside flag late in the second half at the Trojan sophomore defender Megan Schuurnorth end of the field Wednesday, the Sailor mans saved it from crossing the goal-line, but defense was whistled for a handball in its box the relief was short-lived. with 5:56 to play. TK sophomore midfielder The rebound went right to the feet of Sailor Paige Abshagen stepped up and ripped the junior Alexa Boersma who tapped it past a penalty kick past the South Christian keeper diving Hoebeke and by Schuurmans who was for a 1-0 Trojan lead. still back there attempting to guard the line. t «,v ndier IW9®* > r “ goal tied the game at one with 64 sec­ The center back Wednesday due to injuries on the ondslo go. TK roster. TK was without sophomore Th?Trojans got offe more solid chance in ’ ' defender Ella Fischer. Junior Madilyn Chivis those final seconds on a comer of their own. also played a lot more minutes than expected Sophomore forward Tealy Cross rose high due to an injury, and Sleeman she did a good above everyone to get a head on the ball on job of fighting through her own pains to play the far side off a boot from Schuurmans, but every minute. the header flew just high. “[It] was a bit of a mixed bag of emotions Senior Emma Schut, a key piece in the for everyone,” Sleeman said. “We went into middle of the Trojan defense on the night, the game feeling pretty confident we could was there in front of Cross as her header win and for the most part the game was even­ sailed over the cross bar and wrapped her ly matched with both teams having chances. arms around her as they started trotting back Honestly, most of the pressure lies with South towards midfield and time expired. with them already having a loss in the league, “We trust [Schut] to play pretty much any­ so a draw ultimately was a better result for us. where because of the player she is, but it’s However, it was certainly disappointing to tough to lose her abilities in midfield to conconcede the equalizer so late, and on a set trol a game. We also brought up freshman piece as well. Our conversation afterward Addy Henry for the match, and she played a largely revolved around how proud we were vital role in us being able to get a result in the of the girls and their work rate and effort.” match. She slotted in nicely at center mid and “[Co-head coach] David [Wood] and I showed a ton of maturity and poise in a diffi­ were really pleased with the effort and inten­ cult position on the field for only playing in sity that everyone showed, without being able her third varsity match.” to rotate much, many of them played the Schut, typically a member of the Trojan entire match without rest and were almost midfield, had to drop back and fill a role as able to come out with a win,” Sleeman added. > t y / tI I lei'^ ■ t X r f I I K ri I I rxSSJ 1 T I fi i T V t v r>*. I f I I I I X X 3 1 J. r- J I ■.4f. 1 I A Ju I 'r*= h 1 I * •.4b 4^ f < / 14' i ■ * r s J ■M I' — vx s J —* • -S'’ J t f fl J T r 1'1 3^. Y > X> Q J 4 r f ii '■f *:k K• J r X y # f > I •i. s f I * 1. l!»^' . V ** Jl/ I w 1 i /y i Kellogg sophomore Charlie Manrose knocks a pass forward during the first half of the Trojans 1-1 draw at South Christian Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) f “Much of the remainder of the season is going to revolve around managing and recov­ ering from injuries and Juist keeping everyone as healthy and fit as possible.*’ The two programs could meet again in the conference tournament at the end of the reg­ ular season and should expect more battles like this at the top of the conference standings in the coming years. Between the two teams there are just six seniors on the rosters. The Trojan team has ten sophomores and two freshmen on its varsity roster this spring and the Sailors have four freshmen and a couple sophomores. Heading into Wednesday night Cedar Springs sat in second place in the OK Gold standings between TK and South Christian with a 5-1 conference record. The Red Hawks were bested by the TK ladies, but handed the Sailors their only conference defeat of the season so far. “We are in control of our own destiny mov­ ing forward ...,” Sleeman said. “We can’t let off the gas, and even with the injuries we need to be ready to go for the upcoming run of games as we wind down the season.” doubles teams win for Vikes in LCC dual ”*■ '^*«i**“*’^ ’'’’■t'OiJfl* 1 k X w 4^ i Lakewood senior Emily Pilar hits a forehand back at her opponent from Lansing Catholic during the CAAC White dual between the Vikings and Cougars at Lakewood High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 I. irett Bremer Sports Editor There aren’t very many members of the Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis team whose only athletic endeavor is tennis, and having a handful of girls who are multi-sport athletes during the spring season alone proves a bit of a challenge for the Vikings. The Lakewood line-up shuffle continued Tuesday afternoon as senior Emily Pilar took a turn at first singles with teammate, and Lakewood varsity track and field athlete, Jasmine Stewart competing with the track team on the road Tuesday. Pilar was steady in her match with Lansing Catholic’s top player, Anna Riehl, during the Vikings’ Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual with the visiting Cou­ gars. Riehl took a 6-2, 6-4 win to lead a 6-2 overall victory for the Lansing Catholic girls. Pilar has two victories this season, one at first singles and one at second singles, which would be her spot with a full tennis line-up competing. The Vikings also have three girls on the doubles side who split time with the varsity tennis team and participating on their nationally ranked club volleyball team. Stewart didn’t score for the Lakewood varsity girls’ track and field team Tuesday in its CAAC White dual at Charlotte, but she did have a great afternoon of her own. She set her personal record in the 100-meter dash at 14.60 seconds and in the 200-meter dash at 30,39 while also competing on the Vikings’ 4x200-meter and 4x 100-meter relay teams. “They do make an effort, all of them do, and 1 am not complaining, but our line-up is just so inconsistent all the time,” Lakewood head coach Karrie Carter said. “But, that's the way it goes,” she added with a smile. Getting the challenge of facing opponents’ top players has helped Pilar improve her game after splitting time at third and fourth singles a year ago. “She is so patient. She just hits it back, hits it back, hits it back and lets the other person make the mistake,” Carter said of Pilar. “She does really well. She is probably one of the most patient players I’ve seen,” The volleyball players were there at the top of the doubles line-up helping the Viking team score some points against the Cougars Tuesday. The duo of senior Liv Everitt and junior Abby Pickard outscored Lansing Cath­ olic’s Annabel Teitsort and Grace Currie 6-3, 6-4 at first doubles. At second doubles. Lakewood’s team of sophomore Emma Duffy and junior Josie Elenbaas rallied after dropping the first set 6-2 against Lansing Catholic’s Ava Hudson and Lily Rule. The Lakewood pair took the second set 6-3 and then fought off the Cou­ gars for a 6-4 win in set three. That third set was back and forth. The Cou­ gar pair had a 2-1 lead early on, but the Vikings took three straight games to move in front 4-2. Hudson and Rule nearly fought back from there to extend the third sett. With Elenbaas serving, the Cougar duo built a 40-15 lead with the Lakewood team in front five games to four. Elenbaas and Duffy fought back to deuce. It was a score they would reach three more times before finally finishing off the Cougar pair. Duffy showed off some quick reflexes at the net, and put a couple volleys down the middle between Hudson and Rule. Coach Carter said Duffy has made some big strides with her serve this spring, and she wouldn’t be surprised if she works her way towards the top of the singles line-up in the years to come. The four doubles flights were all competi­ tive. Lansing Catholic got a 6-2,6-2 win from the third doubles team of Kaitlyn Kennedy and Layla Corbit over the Vikings’ Elsey Yeiter and Savanah Mendes. At number four, the Cougar team of Haven Topham and Lau­ ren Escojido outscored Lakewood’s Kenzie Everett and Hayden Bump 6-2, 6-3. Carter is looking forward to the continued growth on the court of freshmen Bump and Lillian Fetterhoff, who is bouncing between the second and third singles spots behind Pilar. Fetterhoff was bested 6-2, 6-0 by the Cou­ gars’ Mariana Prieto Tuesday. “She is going to be awesome too as she gets older.” Carter said of Fetterhoff. “She is a really good, consistent, patient player and she wants to become better. She is working hard at it. At practice every day she is just a coach’s dream. I have a lot of great kids, don’t get me wrong, but she really is a coach’s dream.” The Cougars also had Abby Frank outscored the Vikings’ Aubrey Zinn 6-0, 6-0 at third singles and Aubrey Bruch take a 6-2,6-0 win over Bella Bossenbroek at fourth singles. The line-up was the same last Friday as the Vikings were downed 6-2 in a non-conference dual with Ovid-Elsie. It was the top two doubles flights winning again. Everitt and Pickard took a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory at number one and Duffy and Elenbaas won 6-3, 3-6^ (10-2) at number two. Stewart was in the line-up and Everitt played her first varsity singles match, but the See DOUBLES, page 10 �4 1 F Pape 10 — Thuraday. May 2. 2024 ~~ The Hastings Banner V Lion track keeps improving PRs in duai at Springport events. Senior Nick Nowery fired off a Brett Bremer throw of 125-7 in the discus to win the five Sports Editor first-place points for his team in that event. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ and Martin was second in that one with a throw girls’ track and field teams were bested in of 101-0 - his best so far this spring. In the Big 8 Conference duals at Springport shot put, the Spartans got a winning mark Wednesday. April 24. of 40-.5, a new PR for senior Patrick Cul­ The Maple Valley ladies kept pace with breth. Brandenburg was second in the shot the Spartans until the end, falling 68-46. The Springport boys look a 106-25 win put with a PR of his own of 37-7. Lion senior James Penney placed third oyer the Lions. Both Maple Valley teams in that boys* shot put competition and he arc now 0-3 in the conference this spring. Freshman Audrey Burpee and sophowas also third in the 800-meter run. Brandenburg ran to a runner-up time of more Izabelle Soper were both a part of 11.74 in the 100-meter dash which left three wins for the Maple Valley girls and him just behind Springport senior Ckyler the Lions set their fair share of personal Jones who won it in a personal record time records on the day. Burpee won the 300«nieter low hurdles of 11.65. The Lions took part in the Auburn C. in 55.66 seconds with senior teammate Madison Koons third in that race. Burpee Perkins Spartan Invitational hosted by also won the high jump with a personal Webberville Friday. The boys were seventh record leap of 4 feet 7 inches. and the girls 1 Sth at the 20-team invite. Ottawa Lake-Whiteford wont he boys’ The Lion ladies took two jumps. Sopho­ more Izabelle Soper won the long jump meet with 110 ints ahead of Concord 82, with a personal record leap of her own that springport 81.5, Potterville 59 and Stockcovered 13-10.75. Lion sophomore Anna­ bridge 51 in the top five. belle Staley was the runner-up in the long Brandenburg had a big day for the Lion jump. Soper also set her PR in the 800boys. He was third in the 100-meter dash in meter race at 2:57.60 to win that event. 11.79 and second in the 200-meter dash in The Maple Valley girls closed out the 23.93. He also set a new PR in winning the day with the 4x400-meter relay team of long jump at 21-4.5. Staley, Soper, Koons and Burpee winning It was a good day for PRs for the Lions. the 4x400-meter relay in 5 minutes 5.84 Martin cleared the bar at 11-6 placing third seconds. with his new PR in that event. The Lion sprinters did well. Sophomore Brandenburg also teamed with Koons, Sienna Lowe won the 200-meter dash in Penny and Burpee in the mixed 4x400-me29.87 and the team swept the three scoring ter relay for a third place finish. The four­ spots in the race with Staley second and some ran to a time of 4:16.43. freshman Taylor Dunlap third. Penny set a PR of his own in the shot put Springport sophomore Hattie Gray won placing seventh with a mark of 37-3.25. the 1 OO-meter dash in 14.11, but Lowe and The Maple Valley boys’ team also got a Koons ran to personal record times chasing top ten finish from the 4x800-meter relay her. Lowe was second in 14.18 and Koons team of Page, sophomore Ayden Betancourt, third in 14.43. sophomore Jackson Burpee and senior Rob­ The Springport girls were really powered ert Laws placed fifth with a time of 10:20.14. by their three relay victories and a solid The Maple Valley girls’ team had a top showing in the throws to get the team victory. relay finish of ninth from the 4x400-meter The Springport boys were solid all the team of Lowe, senior Mackenzie Decker, way around. The Maple Valley boys won Soper and Staley that was ninth in 5:01.68. two events. Freshman Quincy Page took Audree Burpee had the top individual the 3200-meter run in 13:04.49. Senior finishes for the Lion ladies. She was eighth Evan Brandenburg won the long jump by in the 300-meter low hurdles in 56.53 and flying 20-0. eighth in the high jump at 4-6. The Lions got a runner-up finish in the Lowe was tenth in the 100-meter dash in field from senior Nic Martin who cleared 14.47 and tenth in the 200-meter dash in 10-6 in the pole vault Springport freshman 29.78. Tucker Wiginton set his PR to win that Portland St. Patrick won the girls* cham­ event at 13-0. pionship with 106 points ahead of Grass The Spartans also got a couple of per­ Lake 85.5, New Lothrop 78.5, Stockbridge sonal records in the throws to win those 49 and Vestaburg 47 in the top five. DOUBLES, continued from page 9 Vikings were without Pickard, Duffy and Bump as they took on Eaton Rapids in a CAAC White dual last Thursday. The Greyhounds took a 5-3 win with the Vikings scoring wins in the second, third and fourth singes matches. The Vikings won two of those in three sets, and the first singles match was another close one. Pilar took the second singles match for the L^ewood team holding on for a 6-3, 3-6,6-4 victory. The sets went the same way at num- ber four where Fetterhoff earned a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over Eaton Rapids’ Chloe Hoffman. Everitt filled the third singles spot for the Vikings and took a 6-1, 6-2 win over Karina Doremire. Eaton Rapids first singles player Allie White won two close sets over Stewart including the first set in an extended tiebreak­ er. White won by the scores of 7-6(7), 6-4. Eaton Rapids won all four doubles flights in straight sets to secure the team victory. 16077 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024/2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the an­ nual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. 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T T 1* * I ’ *<* 5 •’-'•x J’ V A 6' ’1 S-' ‘ ' '• V’ - ; ’ll' 4 f -(Hai : b t •V A a ri' Rm . ■ Lakewood senior Autumn Williams fires a shot on goal during the first half as Springport's Kylee Grimmett tries to challenge from behind Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IL •< 1 direey^ Viking D improves as it earns shutout wins r » IX « * 'b Bremer Sports Editor Storm clouds didn’t darken the Vikings* week last week. Lakewood held its spot in the top half of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 2-0 win over the Portland varsity girls’ soccer team in a match split between Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, April 23, 25) by the thunder­ storm that rolled through the area as half­ time neared Tuesday. A little over eight minutes remained on the clock in the first half when the game was paused Tuesday. Senior Autumn Williams put the Vikings in front 1 -0 with a goal before the halftime whistle when play resumed in Port­ land Thursday, and freshman Mariana Grant scored late in the second half to add some insurance for the Viking, While the offense has starred in Viking victories to this point in the season, some defensive adjustments really paid dividends for the Lakewood team. Lakewood head coach Adrian Almas said it was probably his team’s most complete tj rett *A defensive game of the season. Keeper Emma Tidd wasn’t challenged much, but was up to the task when the ball came her way. Almas said the team opened the season trying to hold a high back line against opponents, but in an effort to limit chances on through balls pushed things back a bit against the Raiders. The defense often sent a single defender up to pressure leaving the rest of the line to work together to clean things up. Sophomore Liz Markwart led the charge in the middle, with Cadence Poll as a safety net between her and the Viking goal. On the outside, coach Almas was really pleased with the efforts of freshman Alana Raffler and junior Sydney Tefft. He said Raffler played really well pressuring up high and Tefft did an excellent job of communicating with Markwart the couple of times she had to recover. In between Tuesday’s start ancTthursSay’s resumption, the Vikings got a practice in Wednesday and tweaked some things in the midfield and did a nice job of creating trian­ gles on the attack with a center midfielder, an outside mid and an attacker leading to give- and-go chances and an increased push for­ ward overall. Junior Ellie Benham and Williams created a number of chances working up the left side. A ball from Benham to the comer for Wil­ liams led to the Vikings’ first goal. Williams chased the ball down in the comer, beat one defender and then floated a shot into the far side of the net. Almas said it was really important to get that first goal before the half Thursday. The Vikings are 4-4-1 overall this season heading into a bit conference match-up this afternoon at Lansing Catholic. Pennfield took a 1-0 non-conference win over the Lakewood ladies last Friday and the Vikings bounced back from that with an 8-0 win over visiting Springport in another non-conference contest Tuesday, April 30, at Lakewootl^H^ Lakewood lecTthe Spnngport*girls 4-0 at the half with junior Elayna Hawkins scoring a pair of goals to celebrate her birthday. Grant had two goals and an assist as well. Williams, Emma Weller, Poll and Mayleigh Raffler each scored once. J I* i* . 5> "Si* r..yx- * • 4 * a. ,-.13^' ' *x >* J a' * - I • All -_LAa' vK3:3fS»» '■ sn ftith jessJseaa^ - *3^ oxU = vs i c' • jtn iH look to keep« ' R during busy stretch 1 t i 1 r ff Saxon softball wins four of five away from Interstate-8 4 I I I I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference remains pretty tough, but outside the league the Saxons are on a pretty good roll. They’ve won four of five non-conference ballgames. The Hastings varsity softball team took two at Battle Creek Central Monday after­ noon, following up on last week’s perfor­ mance where it took two from Lee and split a doubleheader at Ionia. The Saxons took the opener against the Bearcats 16-0 Monday with freshman pitch­ er Jordyn Birdsall earning the win. She struck out four. Marie Allerding threw game two for the Saxons. She struck out eight in a 13-4 Saxon victory. Hastings head coach Dennis Redman said all his girls played well. Even with all the runs scored in the two games, he said one of the big highlights was a diving catch in right field by junior Hannah Dubois that saved a few runs from coming across the plate. At the plate in game two, Allerding had a single, a double and two runs scored. Zoey Bennett had three doubles on the afternoon, scored three runs and walked once. Carly Frazer had two doubles and scored three runs. The Bearcats didn’t really let Lucy Barnard get her bat on the ball. She walked four times, managing one single and four runs scored too. Everybody had a hot bat it seemed for the Saxons. Kaylee Dahnms had a single, a dou­ ble, two RBIs and two runs scored. Victoria Tack doubled once, scored twice and drove in a run. Sophia Simior singled four times and scored three times while adding an RBI. Lara Schaefer belted two triples, drove in four runs and scored twice. Aubree Rowse and Liliana Fox both sin­ gled once. Rowse scored twice and Fox once. Carisa Rosenberger had a triple and scored a run. Peightyn Cronk scored twice. Last Thursday, the Saxons took game one 8-6 at Ionia and then fell 11-6 to the Bull­ dogs in game two. Bennett put the bat to the ball Thursday too finishing the doubleheader with three singles, two doubles, four runs scored, two RBIs and two walks. Birdsall threw both games from the circle for the Saxons and struck out eight total. Batting, she had a walks and two singles. Frazer was the Saxons’ DH for the after­ noon. She singled three time. Barnard had a double and three singles. Peake doubled. Dahms doubled, Tack had two doubles and a single. Rosenberger had a single and a double. Fox doubled twice. Cronk scored two runs after being hit by pitches. Redman said his girls played well in the first game, but had a bit of a letdown in the second. The Saxons fell to 0-4 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with a pair of losses at Jackson Northwest Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties took two 19-0 wins. A single by Sunior in game two was the Ione hit for the Saxons in the doubleheader. Northwest pitcher Izzy Rogers tossed three no-hit innings to earn the win in game one. She struck out three. She threw a score­ less, hitless inning to start game two too. Catcher Addi Moore was 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run and four RBIs in game one for the Mounties, with leadoff* hitter Ava Golightly 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Moore moved to third for game two and was 2-for-2 at the plate with a double, three runs scored and an RBI. The Saxons head to Pennfield for two in the 1-8 this afternoon and then will be on the road at the Mount Pleasant Invitational Sat­ urday. Harper Creek comes to Hastings for two on Tuesday, May 7. * I J L»ur^ .w 1 A a I I I 1 ,*5 ^5 W 1 « .A t I r . CTV * * 1 s 1 ■/. « Hillard returns with stitches to homer for Vikings in victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity softball team split an eventful doubleheader with visiting Fowl­ erville Thursday afternoon at Lakewood High School. The Gladiators took a 13-12 win in game one and the Vikings rallied for an 11-10 win in game two. Viking senior shortstop Audrey Hillard took a cleat to the face on a steal play and had to leave game one to get stitches. Freshman Ave^ Farrell stepped into the third spot in the batting order and put down a crucial bunt and added a single. Audrey is one of the toughest kids I have f.yff coached,” Lakewood head coach Brent Hilley said. “She returned from urgent care, getting stitches in her lip, to hit a home run in game two.” Kendyl Steward homered in the game o victory, her first varsity home run, and a so got the win in the circle for the Vikings, isori Slater also homered in game two. Federau blasted a homer in game one. Federau, Slater and Madison Fenlong had two hits apiece in game two. Federau and Slater both had two RBIs. Steward allowed six earned runs in her seven innings on 13 hits and three walks. She struck out one. Lily Federau and Peyton Federau had three hits apiece in game one, including two dou­ bles each. Lily drove in two runs. Maryssa Goble, Slater, Steward and Fenlong had two hits apiece. Graycie Schroeder singled once and drove in two runs for Lakewood. The Vikings followed up that non-confer­ ence doubleheader with another tough one Monday falling 2-1 and 15-4 in a pair at Lan­ sing Waverly. The Waverly girls broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth to get the onerun win in game one. The Warriors opened the game with a run in the home half of the first. Lakewood evened the score with a run in the top of the fifth inning. Lakewood’s run in the fifth came thanks to a two-out, RBI single off the bat of Goble that 1 Schroeder from third. Schroeaer led off the inning with a single and moved to third on groundouts by Kerigan Schroeder and Lily Federau. Graycie and Goble had two hits apiece. . Peyton Federau went the distance in the circle for Lakewood allowing one earned run in six innings. She struck out three, walked three and gave up three hits. Lily Federau was 2-for-4 at the plate in game with a home run, Goble had two Ti’T in the 15-4 Viking loss. Peyton Federau rcyion federau doubled once ^d Steward and Matti Aldrich both •IC singled once. Waverly out hit the Vikings i in game two 16-8 and three Lakewood errors helped the hosts score three unearned runs. Steward took the loss in the circle. She Struck out three and walked seven in seven innings. The Lakewood girls host Harper Creek for a non-conference doubleheader this afternoon, May 2, and will host their Lakewood Tri Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The Vikings follow that up by playing two at Laingsbura •* “ L'tosing Catholic for two Tuesday, May 7. 1 o\cr. 1 'in i; ‘■‘.S 'H the * »w •5^ K 1 a I 1 .1 »'' ' 4 1 f J =■ It i;"-. bK** * 1 I: R,— ) € �A 5 1 t I I ! « * Lions are back and they have their first wins The Banner — .. .V Hasnngs »>«ni Mf — Thursday. i nursaay. May May 2. 2024 4nJ^4 — — Page rage U I ► ’’’ingpd,. Brett Bremer i I 7 * I 4 Ml 1 I I 1 1 % as ? s. ***1,•''Wil! SS! s sis andag i*’" £Be«S **" having a blast," Blakely said of the Victory celebration “It was fun. It was fun to see them smiling and all that. It was worth it. h has been a while since they had that, so it was good to see it A The Lion offense did most of its damage f with walks and hit batters _ as the Eastern pitchers struggledlotoiina findme thestrike strikezone. It is r ------ -.-Bgicu Aan issue the Lions deal with themselves often as the temn came into the season without a 4 player who had pitched before I* ie J Pitching IS key. You need good pitching and good catching,” Blakely said, “and there IS a lot of learning right now. That is where you are when the coach just tosses you the f J ball and says, ‘hey, go pitch ... remember last week when we worked on your pitching? Guess what, you’re pitching in a game." 1 Morowski was busy behind the plate chasing down balls and learning how to handle f the pitching staff in Thursday’s doubleheader with Pennfield. She said there are times where it can be lough going home after lop­ * 'i sided defeats, but she IS ' pretty hopeful about • the future. **• Our first pitcher we had, she has i “Tu'T' nasstrikes never played before. She would "au, neversne throw 'X <1^ and now she is throwing quite a few strikes Morowski said. Our second pitcher, she has never• pitched before m in aa game game ana and sne she was was -----Maple Valley freshman catcher talks things over with head coach Nick Blakely durinq a break iZthe art n™7h V*"'7h to Pennfield in a non-conference doubleheader at Maple Valley High School T^rsda? afternoon (Phc^^b7BrerB?eXr'° Our third pitcher was throwing real fast righ^nox^" ® ® the game with twojRBIs. Troost dro\ e m two runs too. ! Aubree Roth, Sienna Gardner and Koontz Jenna Wiley stmek out five Lions in the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP shared those pitching duties Thursday. Gard­ circle to get the wb for the Panthers in game BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ner was the one Morowski was excited to get two. Avery Moran^tossed the shut out victory I the strike out in game one. Koontz struck out in game one slrikir^ out four and walking one. four Panthers in game two. But in all, the RE- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING As the Lions’ own pitchers get better, makPanther pitchers issued 29 walks in the two mg opponents put the ball in play, their field­ AYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL three-inning ballgames. ers get a chance to improve. The Lions got their run in game two Thurs­ ASSESSMENT DISTRICT “Their confidence in their fielding is get­ day with Gardner racing to first on an infield ting a lol better,’’ Blakely said. “They’re doing (DIVISION AVENUE, HIGHLAND DRIVE, SUNSHINE single. She stole second base, went to third on great. Their batting is progressing. It is getting a sacrifice groundout by teammate Mckayla DRIVE) belter. I think just their confidence is getting Scurlock and then scored on a ground ball to higher, which is nice. You can see it, but you TO: the right side by Koontz. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS C." 7..L still have to wait for it. It’s going to take time. OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Scurlock, Koontz and Grace Conklin are COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED It is one of those things that comes when you PERSONS: the three Lions who were a part of the last build something with a strong foundation.’’ Lion team in 2022. The Lions are still working towards their k*" Township Board of Prairieville Township Emilee Klacking, Caroline Branham and , as authorized first Big 8 Conference win. It has been a by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. proposes to undertake a road Improvement project Skylar Troost had two hits each for Pennfield including paving and related improvements) on Division Avenue. Highland Drive and lough go in the new league so far. Concord in game two. Klacking knocked a home run Sunshine Drive in Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create look 31-1 and 23-2 wins over the Maple Val­ over the Lion left fielder’s head and finished a special assessment district for the re very of the costs thereof by special assessment ley girls in Concord Tuesday. Sports Editor Lion head coach Nick Blakely goofed around with Calleigh Koontz as they headed VW A L* J . i Z off the diamond —following lutluwmg her ner ground ground out to the right side that brought an end to their team’s non-conference doubleheader with visiting Pennfield Thursday. There were more smiles on the faces of the Lmns than not in the handshake line. The Ltons ye happy softball is back al the Valley. We re really happy right now.” Lion fix^shman Payton Morowski said. “Il is amazmg to come back after having no team for two years, and we finally have a team. It is a < we’re getting better. We're improving every game. The Maple Valley program ended the 2022 spring season with a 17-0 loss to Springport m^e opening round of the MHSAA Division 3 Softball Tournament in Saranac, and there ' I.enough girls at the high T "' b'* school scnooi in 2023 who wanted to play softball to be able to field a team. > *« Li between the 2022 and 2023 seasons and worked out with a few girls throughout the spring who had hoped the team He said said he had ko7 three .u - ■ would return He freshmen a year ago who just loved softball, but as things worked out none of them are competing with the team as sophomores this some A new fre«;hm.-« z-i« ' seniors and a couple foreig^ Txihanae “sm" dents have helped fill out thTroster. ® “There are a lot of young ones.' A lot of I k.' I I young ones,” Blakely said of his girls. “Which is nice. Some haven’t played since they started. Some haven’t played at all and some haven’t played in two or three years, but they’re building and they’re getting better every day. The Lions’ rough start to 2024 continued Thursday as the Pennfield girls took 16-0 and 19-1 victories, but the Lions got to celebrate a couple victories of their own already this season. They took 18-9 and 13-6 wins at Lan­ sing Eastern the previous Friday, April 19. Maple Valley had eight different girls score runs in that 18-9 win at Eastern. Alayna Pahl and Morowski led the way with three runs scored each. They both walked twice. All nine Lions scored in their 13-6 win with Aubree Roth singling and scoring a run. “They were all hyped, pumped and of course we had to go to McDonald’s on the s™-*™ Saxons look to keep success going during busy stretch PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are uassessed includes ail parcels with road frontage'op Division Avenue Hinhand anH/^r Ci.r,«>ki«^ Drive ______ .. ■■■■ - ?nr^parcels Highland nriuo Dnv^nd/or_Sunshine and_ includes the_ .following < __ __ Eno ftW/ff. Ml “ Z'l.A stcrtdoDce. BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 PROPOSED DISTRICT: ■L 1 I, oftbal irins four of live away from IrtlersM % »>»« < At * id! II I, 4 ■*'1 I As ."4 I * 4 t •Ji «•* < . 12-Q8Q-QQ1.Qa V. I - i iiijit Rosenberger U •» 1 > < ft zJ □f* aifffl iiiia’ njioiEillbK- Mounuouw' .VffliDtis ook ...... , * r? * rl 11 'a jjjjj PJH ad scad twice- 7 “■A-o-. .m the doubwwfin. *^*^*^^ J I ?» * -3s £g3' LastH p ^1 1nk 1 f h A* •- ir,-' V. * •<- A*- J.****”’"’’ ftMS”'' A I• J a r *<• "•*a 4^ 1 < .P4 p • >I w c .s• '-fit I ' 1.1 E■ >* uiifh-i 1 w. * .. r • ?S 12-O70-003-00 12-070-OO9-O0 12-080-002-00 T2-070-003-10 12-670-010-00 T2-080-003-00 T2-O70-OO4-00 T7-070-0i1-00 f?-080-003-10 T2-O7O-O04-10 12-070-012-00 i2-070-005-00 12-O7O-020-00 T2’-08O-OO1-O7 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and cost estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. b * ■b bI _ -4J c .* % ' •l * Ht * * *»• Vi: • A *• , r I c I / ■-4S' A The Saxons' Jordan Milanowski (6) dribbles up field with Coldwater's Juliana McCuen (28) in hot pursuit during their 1’8 match on Pierce Field in Hastings Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WIB 4 '• >• b 4 4 1 •4. , Jr ** r”* Lril Off’ AinI «» list I u fI I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings girls improved to 7-0-1 over­ all this season and 1-0-1 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with a 4-1 win over visiting Coldwater on Pierce Field Friday in Hastings. The Saxons led 2-1 at the half against the Cardinals and then picked up their play to pull away in the second half. Raegen Morrison had two goals and Dez Mathis and Bri Darling both scored once in the win for the Saxons. Dekota Blough made four saves in goal for the Saxon team. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said his girls struggled a bit to start the game. “They were not on the same page and real­ ly struggled to connect passes and move the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Michigan, on Wednesday, May 8. 2024 at 6:00 p.m. '♦i. b I -Me* T r, A P .4 4 I pl • »> ll BH •l L ft 4 Hastings attacker Raegen Morrison (4) scores the third) Saxon goal between Coldwater's Riley Scheetz (5) and the Cardinal goalkeeper Friday at Pierce Field in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ball,” Schoessel said. “Some of that may be the lime between games in this stretch of the season. We have gone about four to six days between games. That will come to an end this Friday as we have lots of games to get in before the end of the season. “Once they calmed down and got back into a rhythm they were able to keep the game on the Coldwater end.” He added that with the number of scoring opportunities his girls created in the second half the final outcome could have easily been even larger. A 1-7-2 Jackson Northwest team will host the Saxons for an 1-8 contest this Friday, May 3. The Saxons have a non-conference match at Niles Saturday morning and then return to 1-8 play with matches at home against Harper Creek Tuesday and at Parma Western Thurs­ day in the week ahead. Maple Valley team fifth at golf jamboree at Burr Oak The Maple Valley varsity boys goH team placed fifth at the Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted by Springport at Burr Oak Golf Club Wednesday. The host Spartans took first on the day with a score of 182 ahead of Union City 185, Quincy 187, Bronson 232, Maple PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make an assessment per owner each year for a period of ten years (2024-2033 inclusive) of approximately $484.52 per year (total amount $4845.24). a J J* 12-080-001-46 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $121,131. including administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. * b?’ 0*1 12-070-008-00 * i if 12-O70-0O2-05 1 r >14* I Ml* The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 4 t hw « against the properties benefited. The Township Board of Prairieville Township is acting pursuant to petitions, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended -L A. . -? *TD mtr njlili pbf tune she lai “ ‘Mgslilocttekiai a Valley 253 and Concord NTS. Senior Owen McGlocklin shot a 62 to lead the Lion team. Junior Evan Fisher was right behind with a 63. Junior Chris Mock and senior Austin Gorman both scored 64s. Union City senior Landyn Crance was the day’s individual champ with a score of 39. Springport was powered in its win by a 41 from freshman Brody Baum and a 43 from sophomore Maximillian Argumedo. Bronson hosts the next conference get-together Thursday, May 2. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing: and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total frontage on the road, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total frontage on the road proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment' or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. Alt interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. ••4 Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 215801 I I I I I I - I �* > * -•J If Page 12 — Thursday. May 2, 2024 The Hastings Banner I I* I EGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE notice of mortgage FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO WILL BE USED CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW CONTACT OUR YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that even!, your barnages, limned solely to the returr, of bid amoJnl tendered al sale, plus SIX * your Xod of active duty has concluded^ss than 90^ys ago, or H you have been order^ to contact the attorney for the party foreclosing duty, please the mortgage at the telephone number staW m ths ol foreclosure by advertisement. Under notice. Notice of sale conlair»ed herein in said mortgage the power ot saie conwuwu ■■■ ‘'-7 and the statute In such case made and prov’^-‘ under section 3212 of the revis^ is hereby grven .------ - ■ .... judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA M6, MCI that the following mortgage will be foreclosedby a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or a cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit wurt In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on May 30, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur^awr is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee tor this informatton. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roderick Meeuwsen and Denette Meeuwsen, husband and wife, original mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, dated October 26, 2006, and recorded November 13. 2006 in 1172622. in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned to HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc, by an Assignment of Mortgage 245. recorded on July 30, 2007 in 20070730-0000245. and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on June 30. 2014 in 2014-006051, and assigned to CitiBank, N.A., as Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on March 13. 2020 in 2020-002508, and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Igloo Series IV Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on Janaury 11,2021 in 2021-:oi» 339. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Twenty-two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-nine and 31/100 dollars ($122,929.31). Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and particularly described as: Commencing at a point 200 feet north and 132 feel west of the southeast corner of the west 1/2 of the west 1^ of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, according to the government survey thereof, thence west 183 feet; thence north 200 feet; thence east 183 feet; thence south 200 feet to die place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the following; commencing al the southeast comer of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, O)unty of Barry, Michigan; thence west 100 feet for the place of beginning; tfience west 32 feet; thence north 500 feet; thence east 32 feet; thence south 500 feet to the place oi begmog Property Address: 11916 Saddler Road, Ml'^eoee Paneel No.: 08-11-017-032-00 The ■ TSSfltW shall be 6 months Trdm the date*^ rede such sale, unless determined abandoned in a tiM rdance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2024 For more information, please call: (440) 5721511 Sottile and Barile PLLC Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 File MF2305015 - Meeuwsen, Roderick (04-25X05-16) 215758 Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party loreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 ol the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM. May 30. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Trystyn Alan Yoder, An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for Primelending, A Plalnscapital Company, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2018, and recorded on September 7, 2018, as Document Number: 2018008732, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Aurora Financial Group. Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2024 and recorded April 02, 2024 by Document Number: 2024002154. , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred NinetyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 84/100 ($193,731.84) including interest at the rate of 3.500(X)% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Southwest corner of The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, for place of beginning, thence East 545.00 feet, thence North 500.00 Feet, thence West 545.00 feet: thence South 500.00 feet to place of beginning Commonly known as; 4851 LAWRENCE RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600,3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are. if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; May 2,2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Aurora Financial Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00187-1 (05-02)(05-23) business Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. » r Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP Financial Advisor V?* 15 S3 •> i>- ri Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Financial Advisor i 0 X urtZZ ir Younger workers must balance financial priorities If you're a younger worker just starting out in your career, you've got tremendous personal and professional opportunities ahead of you. But this is also when you will need to make some key decisions — especially about your financial priorities. When considering your priorities, you may find it helpful to look at these three areas: • Paying off debts - If you’re like many young working people, one of your biggest debts may be your student loans — and paying these down is, by necessity, a priority, because falling behind on your student loan payments can lead to late fees and other problems. So, if you haven’t done so already, you may want to enroll in autopay. which will help you stay current on your loan and possibly earn a rate reduction. • Saving for short-term goals - At this stage of your life, you may be thinking about saving for at least one or two significant short-term goals, such as a wedding or a down payment to a house — or perhaps both. Obviously, your ability to save for these goals will depend on your income, 216157 STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29748-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269 45-1400 In the matter of Johns than Amos Scott Matzen. TO ALL PERSONS, including: whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barrec| or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Johnthan Amos Scott Matzen has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on May 16, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Johnathan Amos Scott Matzen to Johnathan Amos Scott Parker. 216100 your current cost of living and your debt situation. But if a wedding or a new home is indeed a priority for you, you’ll want to look at what’s possible, in terms of putting money away. Since you know you’ll need a certain amount of money al a given lime, you may want to automatically move a set amount from your checking or savings account each month to a low-risk account whose principal is essentially protected. You might not earn a lot on such an account, but at the same time, you won’t have to worry about a drop in value just when you need to take out the money. • Saving for retirement Even though you may just be at the beginning of your working life, it’s not too soon to begin preparing for its conclusion. You could spend two, or even three, decades in an active retirement, so you will need to accumulate considerable financial resources. Fortunately, here’s an area in which you may be able to get some help, starting right away. If you work for a mid-size or large company, your employer may well offer a 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Your pre-tax 1 salary deferral contributions are generally not taxable, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Pius, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. (If your employer offers a Rolh 401 (k). your contributions will be taxable, but withdrawals will be tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.) These days, even many small employers often offer some type of retirement plan, so it’s likely to your benefit to take full advantage of it by contributing as much as you can afford. Prioritizing these long-term savings goals, and striving to meet them with the appropriate solutions, can certainly be challenging. But as a young worker, you have the greatest — and most irreplaceable — asset on your side: time. So, make the most of it. Think carefully about your needs and options and take the steps that enable you to keep making progress toward all your objectives. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC &.... .that’®”’.; lid saio- I *• -.J*-* .s, 10^ -iJ** SSS STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-2978-DE William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Austin John Aspinall. Dale of birth10/11/1998. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Austin John Aspinall, died 05/15/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cindy L. Stickney, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/26/2024 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Cindy L. Stickney 526 West Prairie Avenue Hastings, Ml 49056 269-953-3542 216076 . '4 T Ulf lirnj; hl'ni 71 iri( f r «l ^WisiBIad. L .fl ;4 J I Mr 5i^ 11 > fcBlK I r u 4 I 11*4- » tii’’ 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Mi 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 ’ICT rB-'Wa? 'VC. J Provided hy the Parry County offices of Edward Jones 1 the date of publication of this notice Date: April 28. 2024 Bruce A. Lincoln P32416 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-8816 Charles M. Asplund 81 South Broton Muskegon, Ml 49058 231-557-5439 * .1 Financial 1 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kevin James Hughes. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Kevin James Hughes, died December 23. 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Charles M. Asplund, personal ' representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after n M1 1 f hs IMT i X I'jU tsnsnixAiDlllb Detas'^lae3; i&aUDEHi&a 1 4 w £ dlV CtS.'TV at IIIB ! k aC3LiSlMB< I iuIf Ml- iiMilidieiilk snosa □Buse aet JB 'wsa It fH « ■^wBiialBillKja mmdaiKxatBiht s^wikhatEofthe hv ... 'nibat IXis;8,a3. *961911 Yh PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 .MiRJtbsIlkw I ’,’5'^'”’4 «»24».3 p* •4 TO: THE (RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: £ , - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the BAYVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-1 benefitted by the proposed road improvement project, which project will include paving of the road, along with associated activities such as, but not lirpited to, grading and drainage work. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the oroject within the aforesaid special assessment district, as is more particularly shown on plans on file with ^6 Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. The assessment roll is in the total amount of $121,131. The costs, including administrative costs, are proposed to be raised y a new special assessment. The assessment against each parcel in the special assessment district will bd approximately $484.52 per year, for a period of ten years, 2024 - 2033 inclusive. Additionally the TownshiplBoard reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special aiessment district fund than the amount needed. f ud 'SiifrAiii «. & A A PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer have reported to the u ^^1^^ -^^5 ^^^essment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion ? X ®levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. T further notice that the Prairieville Township Board will meet at the Prairieville owns ip Hah, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of rfeviev^ng the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examine at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FREE; BLACK DIRT nd composted horse manure. Loads large or small, you load and haul. Bags available 269948-4054 » STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29702-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Lawn & Garden 1 216160 •V • X L Pets $ Almost 3 Year Old male, neutered Weimaraner. $100.00. Phone 269-623-2521 fu FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in p rson at the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, "cdfifiK, and duu in Hl that u di event, event, personal appearance shall not be required. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall fde his/her objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time X r I X . as the Township Board may grant. The owners or any person having an st injreal property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the'special assessment roil. I PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real esuic advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and ihc Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, Itmituion or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap, familial status’ national origin, age or martial stalus, or an inteniion, to make any siich preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under Ihc age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly ffelp lianted ^IN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competibve Wages, Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or stop in 8-5 M-F. 8637 Portland Kd, Clarksville, MI 48815. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Lossin^ (269)818^7793. a N|(i(i I J ST 1 will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for thp hoo disahilitipc tko hoarina । mr\r*, d mate I Ibc' g consideced at the hearing,to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address S accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper VC available on an equal opportunity ^is. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1 4 [• ^5^ 5 J Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 I 5* 215798 t I I ■i 1 1 'f ( .bl 'Os *Vs 'sbX �?! I k I 1 ;.\S ' I. X. . * r I I I ■A K . TK run includes a couple wins over V The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 2024 — Page 13 t J r T 1 XI J J , Brett Bremer Sports Editor The .... Thomapple ..—..oHP'c Kellogg Kellogg varsity boys’ baseball ,s .n the midst of a seven-game Winning streak. ® The run includes a three-game sweep of the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference set with Wayland l^t week, a sweep of a wooden bat doub eheader with visaing Delton Kellogg in Midd^ille Saturday, and two more wins over Ottawa Hills in the OK GoW TteX afternoon. TK scored ^ice in the bottom of the sixth ----- -------------- -UI inning and held on for aa 1^.|J 14-13 win tn fin" h off the set with Wayland lit Th?. / Middleville. It was a Attorn of the s^th’^Uv 10 ’'MX > 1* % te. '^5 .'k 'b 4 u I > I i.:* s again Saturday morning •n ' game one against Delton Kellogg. The Panthers'held a 10-7 lead needing six more outs blit Tif f nine runs and went on to a'16-10 win The Trojans started taking care of business early in game two with an 11 -run outburst in the bottom of the second en route to an 18-11 victory over the Panthers. U I^spite the two defeats, Delton Kellogg head coach Brian Risner was pretty proud of his guys. “Even though we lost, there were several bnght spots for the Panthers,’’ Risner said Collin Muskovm had a triple, a single and drove in three runs in the doubleheader for DK. Logan Kyser had two hits in game two Beau Spooner was pulled up to the varsitv Friday and threw 4 1/3 solid innincs in o.t«; two allowing five runs, but only rone earned, on four hits and a walk. He struck out two, Chad Stopher belted a grand slam in the Panthers’ eight-run outburst in the fifth inning of game two that cut a TK lead down from 16-3 to 16-11. Thomapple Kellogg had 12 hits in that game two win over the Delton Kellogg boys. Maddix Ferden helped power the attack going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a triple. He drove in four runs and scored twice. TK’s Brody Wiersma and Logan Snelling had two hits each. Wiersma singled twice. He had two RBIs and a run scored. Snelling had a single, a triple and a run scored. TK had 19 hits in the opener. Wiersma and I 'W (If M. * Wi. * T-t '?r 'ft ’ftv' •v •c.e ■ ' '» ■ -•'•'o b'S it' , kJ*. 9 r »S 5#i 12 ** i ■ X.. ><« ■‘t t.V * •w »-5r< *t V ri V 5q xivr* Sste f^inani I > t I* Snelling and Ferden both had doubles. Wiersma, Snelling, Spencer Ybema and Verlinde had three hits each. Ybema had a team-high four RBIs. VerImde ....WK, and «*,.u Snelling Ciiciiiiig had naa two RBIs each each. Fer­ den, Ben Koster, Abraham Figuereo-Reyes and Connor Dombkowski had one RBI each. Dombkowski got the win in relief. He threw 4 2/3 innings in which he allowed just two unearned runs. He struck out four, walked one and allowed five hits. r coach also expressed his ^ont^ess for the TK coaches and parents fol’owing the ballgames. It . , was the second Sat­ ''urday '' the Panthers have spent in Middleville this season. "Every time we have played them, TK has shown us amazing and sportsman.. . - respect r--- — privileged to share the diamond with them. The Trojans took 15-1 and 23-1 wins over Ottawa Hills in Middleville Tuesday afternoon. Wiersma had a huge game two at the plate. He went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and four runs scored. The TK boys are now 6-5 in the OK Gold Conference^ In the win over Wayland in Middleville Thursday, the two teams scored more runs than they did in the previous two ballgames combined. TK took a 10-4 lead after two innings and then had fight back in the end for a 14-13 win as the Wildcats put together an 7. . *^'top ”8 of ofthe fheir 13-12 in the sixVlT Delton T. ..x «• s fl X' I ’•y*? 'V I •< ► * 1^ r"^ I'S T >4i* 2^ I -S'/ 1 h i ' * A ♦ > 4 ■I •l 4 I .'I f ,• * 4 I I A.: 1 J b 1 • d• i f.‘ ■ 1 ■'^3'' A / I. 9 •:a . ■ Lb# •m#- // br. iT B * r Thornapple Kellogg's Zach Eldridge sprints for home to score a run int eh bottom of the sixth inning of game one of his team's wooden bat doubleheader against Delton Kellogg in Middleville Jayce Bnimmel was on first with two outs in the bottom of the sixth after getting hit by a pitch to leadoff the inning. Ybema and Wiersma walked with two-out to keep the inning alive, and Brummel and Ybema scored the tying and go-ahead runs on a passed ball. Dombkowski was 2-of-r5 at the plate with three runs scored and two RBIs in the win. Brummel was l-for-3 with two runs and three batted in. Koster had two RBIs. Ybema fin­ ished 2-for-3 with two runs and a walk. Isaac Kimbel, Jacob Davis, Verlinde, Brummel, Snelling and Wiersma had one hit apiece. A double by Isaac Kimbel was TK’s Ione extra­ base hit. I > - ’•s? 1b X I > Ia •• Ad ■ • XA ^1' * J* rf V I - • I *% I4 U r I 4^? k ' r s .J 4 f —4 I •J .( «. ■ / S3 .iWi A i. ./* I ft t * Li Riley Bardo pitches for the Delton Kellogg varsitv basphaii of its wooden bat doubleheader against Thornapr^^ Kellooo in mhhip x? 9^7® (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kellogg m Middleville Saturday. Snelling started on the mound for TK and allowed ten runs (only four earned) on eight hits and a walk. He struck out four. Brummel held on in the end for the win" He h^thr^ home run and a double. He drove in four runs. The other hits for DK were singles from Keegan Hill, Tristan Boze, Elliott Rogers and Adrian DeBoer. Boze and Hill both had two RBIs. Stopher also got the win on the mound. He went got the complete game shutout in five innings, striking out four and walking three. He gave up four hits. Saugatuck scored a run in the bottom of the fifth and one in the bottom of the sixth to pull within 8-7 in game two before the game was called for darkness. unearned runs against him in I 1/3 innings. He st^ck out one, walked one and gave up two hits. Delton Kellogg followed up its two in Middleville with a sweep of Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division double­ header at Saugatuck Tuesday. The DK boys took 12-0 and 8-7 wins over the Trailblazers. Game one, the 12-0 win, was another big game for Stopher. He was 3-for-4 with a The only two Delton Kellogg hits were singles by Boze and Rogers. They both had one RBI. DeBoer and Hill also drove in runs. Boze went the first four innings on the mound. He allowed six runs (two earned) on two hits and six walks. He struck out four. Tucker Tack came on to throw two innings of relief in which he gave up one run on one hit and four walks. He struck out three. Last Thursday, the DK boys were bested 10-0 in both games of a doubleheader by Kalamazoo Christian. Trojans get rare win to get into tourney finale I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity softball ' team picked up its first win since April 11 by ; outscoring Delton Kello^ 8-6 in the opening I 741 burner had one RBI each. Hopkins defeated Covenant Christian on the JV field while the TK girls were besting day by outscoring’^the^ojmT ^6-^^in the i i game of the TK Invitational in Middleville > Saturday morning. The lead swung back and forth until TK put I together a three-run inning in the bottom of the ' fi^ inning. The Trojans opened the inning with consecutive singles from Adelaide Holderman, Kenzie Bouma and Emily Stevens. A throwing error by the DK pitcher brought home Holderman and Bouma, and Stevens followed across the plate thanks to a wild pitch. Bouma was 3-for-4 in the win with two runs scored. Brittney Roodvoets was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Kylee Hoe­ beke and Shelby Robinett had two hits apiece too. Robinett drove in two runs. Emma Reil had an RBI hit for the Trojans too. Jenna Robinett also had a hit for TK. Shelby Robinett got the win in the circle. She struck out 14 and walked three while allowing 11 hits. Only three of the six runs against her were earned as the Panthers had some throwing troubles throughout the con­ test that led to three unearned runs for TK. Delton Kellogg pitcher Lizzie Stonebumer threw six innings allowing five earned runs on 12 hits. She struck out two and didn’t walk anyone. j Maysse Wiessner, Laana Hooker, Alli Brandii, Abby Wooden and Olivia Post had two hits apiece for Delton Kellogg. Wiessner had a pair of doubles and Post tripled. Brand­ ii had a single and a double for her two hits. Post had two RBIs and Hooker and Stone- flmmp i«co<wn,m nc OF MK BNG ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL itW HOAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 5^AJSKMENTDISTRICT2OIS-1 le * M* .■«g < <* T ai^^' '.T-- «» ■* I *1! f a I V I* *r p t . -*L ?ir- «« lai -ne The Covenant Christian girls took down Delton Kellogg 18-7 in the day’s consolation final. The DK girls returned to action Monday splitting a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division win. The Saugatuck girls won the opener 9-6, but DK bounced back for a 19-4 win in game two. The TK ladies took a pair of OK Gold Conference forfeits Tuesday against Ottawa Hills. tournament championship game, jgnna Robinett was 2-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI in ±e loss. Shelby Robinett was 2-for-3 at the plate with a run and an RBI. TK also got hits from Hoebeke, Bouma, Chloe Bosssenberger and Emalyn Cartwright. r / •I 5 "if i' <( ‘’t. li. <kv S-K-r,. x*’r.’ 5 't f *♦ V r ' <• % 5 5 ’i '.V .rJ . » a '***’• u F'*'. f J« A.'. I. fl'-* IJ p J • I. r I -r-?•• • -• J '^ir ' 4 '» V ? ‘ 9^1 b 'i Ax 4 •4 «d> 'U K K/i ’V. *< w r I fl .■ I?* t'' tt a > I *» “2 .f^ e»'’^ * * << * c ■ r« /V*i I *-^**‘’ ' « * 1 V / * fl r t I I F< I r rt 4^'. 4X .-''bl I k'*' 5»4 A* 4* J > I rtt » ’’jyi iiAJfc«s* ^4 I A ’ Delton Kellogg s Olivia Post gets a pat on the helmet from head coach Jesse Lyons after a triple during her team's Saturday morning ballgame with Thomapple Kellogg iin Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) /Phntn hi/ RmH Qr^mAr\ J>j A« "IWW « ' 7. y.-W I - ^'4 A .f t < 3^ • c '' "Xr I I*. ■ f bw h k % f J I f C Mounties take two in battle with HHS varsity baseball I ,1U<' A' ¥' J n.J t 1 4 t- Tt Z=4* if f f I * .1 r' , 1'K centerflelder Kenzie Bouma hauls J? a flyball during her team's win over Dolton Kellogg Saturday morning in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) t • » J Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity baseball team fell to 0-4 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence with a pair of losses at Jackson North­ west Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties took 18-8 and 4-1 wins over the Saxons. Landon Steward offered the Saxons a solid start on the mound in game two. He struck out seven in four innings. He allowed one walks and three hits while giving up four runs (two earned.) C Denton contributed a scoreless, hitless inning of relief for the Saxons. The five Saxon hits in the bailgame were all singles. Steward was 2-for-3 at the plate and Lars Sorensen, Jackson Hayes, and Tyler Frazer each singled once. Frazer had A r 1 J ’ Ssl^ *1 4 • «.• “V* 71 ” 4 % ? ■-« I Delton Kellogg first baseman Abby Wooden snags a throw at her bag against Thornapple Kellogg In Middleville Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VV». f i '.A 4**'* 15 I 4 ,V % I V I •» . « J ■w’ %V* V r I be »■ . - •%, •Wi V I •> b i>RSiS W> r' fl r X - '.I— «> <• *t $ &__ t 1 V.' •»•<*** *•* .i^. IiI I •-<*.»/ ?-r pgiflW** '■‘i. fl J f t« > J 4 I «4 J /* Ir 1 4 k I. I I 1 1 (J. — •*•**«• 1*1 HH R t ■ ■ , "*■■■ » 4 • 4 A t •' > r I T• 4 J k ii; wjiHwsn •i * . * fl * b I * oei^ k •iFV I 'd * c » A A.,.. 4 •« -J • .-■y' ■ 44) • k * k 1 «r ■ f’ * .* '4B n 1 .7^ 7’*'^ •, .** * i 4 sis^aer*.-’ l’i k SB «w A V -9* • • < « •X^ « ’’1 U. . J I ‘ <• A' I ''4 I I' f 1 i 1, 7“ v» J « 4> *7 / L‘ - 9 a V 1. <« 4' / 4' U fl IB I J I-' f r t I i 11 A V <• «f- lAWf«n* 1 !.* f ♦» r V : 4i’ w I BJ. t- L R ¥ r. U5 V '' TT 'ar.* r' his team’s lone RBI. The Saxon attack was helped out by four unearned runs in game one. Hastings scored its eight runs with six hits. Steward had another solid performance at the plate. He was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. He scored one run and drove in two. He also walked once. David Jiles singled twice for the Saxons and drove in two runs too. Sorensen and Denton had the other two Saxon hits. The Saxon defense didn’t help its pitch­ ers. Hastings made nine errors. Only one of the 18 runs the Mounties scored was earned. Hastings was also bested in a pair of non-conference ballgames at Ionia last Thursday, 8-2 and 13-1 by the host Bull­ dogs. HHS girls win competitive dual with Loy Norrix tennis Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team took a 5-3 win over the Loy Norrix girls in Hastings Saturday. The Saxons won the second, third and fourth singles flights and added a couple doubles victories too. MJ Deal took a 6-2, 6-2 win for the Saxons at second singles over the Knights’ Evelyn Barrett. Kaja Paulsen scored a 6-2, 6-2 win for the Saxons over Georgia Edmonds at third singles. In the fourth sin­ gles match, the Saxons got a 6-2, 6-0 win from Beatrice Creaco over Amelia Throesch. Loy Noirix’s Audrey Buck took the first singles point for her team pulling out a close 6-4, 6-4 win over the Saxons’ Abby Beemer. Hastings got a three-set win from the second doubles team of Lillian Pepper and Sophia Haywood over Lucy Langerveld and Emma Doren. Pepper and Haywood took the opening set \5 then saw the Knight pair force a third set with a 6-4 win in the second. The Saxon pair rallied for a 6-2 win in the third set. Ella Fergusen and Lauren Gee scored the third doubles point for Hastings outscoring Flora Harper and Sahyna Lee 7-5, 6-3. All four doubles flights were tightly contested. With the Knights scoring a 6-4, 6-2 win at number one doubles and a 6-4, 7-6(4) w'in at number four. That win was sandwiched between a couple tough Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence defeats for Hastings. The Saxons were bested 5-3 by JacksonNorthwest last Thursday, April 25, and fell 8-0 to Harper Creek Monday. In the dual with the Mounties last week, the Saxons got wins from Beemer at num­ ber one singles, Paulsen at third singles and Creaco at fourth singles. Northwest clinched its victory with three-set wins at second singles and fourth doubles in a dual that could have gone either way. The Saxons fell 7-1 in a non-conference dual at Otsego Tuesday with Paulsen pick­ ing up the team’s lone point with a 6-4, 6-4 win over the Bulldogs’ Lydia Griffith at third singles. The varsity tennis team hosted Jackson Northwest and took an “L” last night fall­ ing by a score for 3-5. Taking individual wins for the team were 1st single Abby Beemer, 3rd single Kaja Paulsen and 3rd singles Beatrice Creaco. I I i. t I V I i > �•s k A >• I* TM HaBlinys Banner Tburaday, May 2. 2024 Meet records fall during Saxon Co-ed Relays Brcif Bremer Spftrts Editor stand-out individual perforThere uere all for Ihc team as the mantes, bul they were Hastings varsity hoys' and girls’ track and no *. ■ 'i ♦i • ? * R F* . Held teams hosted their annual ( o-cd Relays al Baum Stadium ai Johnson Held Friday in Hastings I ven with just five of six possible scorers I gening over the bar. the Saxons set a new Coed Relays pole vault record thanks in no small part to personal record vaults by junior Pennock, freshman Liam Renner and 4 r Praven I senior Ashlyn Spencer. Duc in part to the heights reached the boys, pole vaulting continued long after the long after the throwers' 4xl00-mctcr relay, made up of two guys and two girls who threw' in cither the shot pul, discus, or both at the meet and the more traditional co-ed 4x400-meter relay had wrapped up running events. Pennock cleared 11 feel 3 inches for the first time in the pole vault and Renner got over the bar al 10-9 late in ihc boys’ compe­ tition. Junior teammate Micah Johnson cleared 9-9. The Saxon girls added 14-6 with freshman Bella Friddle clearing 8-6 and junior Naomi Grummet clearing 6-0. Friddle’s 8-6 vault was the second best by a female on the day. A late pole vault victory, with a combined height of 46 feet 3 inches, wasn’t enough to boost the Saxons to the top of the day’s stand­ ings though. Wayland won the meet with a total of 124 points. Charlotte was second with 101 ahead of Hopkins 89, Hastings 86, Delton Kellogg 37 and Pennfield 27. Wayland Wildcats won five of the day’s 15 events setting meet records in the mixed freshman 600-meter sprint medley relay and the mixed 800-meter sprint medley relay as well as the mixed 4x400-meter relay. The Wildcats tied the meet record in the high jump relay too. The discus was a top spot for the local teams. The Saxons won that mixed relay and the Delton Kellogg team had its top finish of the day in the event, placing third. Saxon junior Naomi Grummet had the top individual throw on the girls’ side of 102-2 and junior teammate Zoe Watson fired a PR of 88-3 that had her in second , indt^dually. Freshman Lacy Peck added a mwk of 66-8. From the boys’ team, the Saxons got a person­ al record throw of 116-7 from junior Isaac Friddle that had him third individually. Junior Isaiah Wilson added a mark of 106-1 for Hast- JS > •J S. ■■■■ r ’.X i’ 4 * * 4 B •> I r J % •S'., I V 4 Ai f’Tillin’ HASTINGS ■■ 1 > *1 ings and junior Andrew Haines threw 88-7. The Delton Kellogg discus unit was led by a 114-1 from junior Cooper Sandusky and a throw of 67-2 in the discus, also getting con­ tributions from seniors Andrew Diamond, Michael Decker, Sarabeth Beeke, junior Josie Williams and sophomore Violet Kokx. While Wayland outdid the Saxons in the high jump, the Saxons had the two best individ­ ual performances ever in the event at the Co-ed Relays. Senior Charles Nickels cleared the bar at 6-2 in the boys* competition and Bella Friddle got over at 5-2 in the girls' contest. Hastings was solid in both throws. The group of Wilson, Isaac Friddle, sophomore Odin Twiss, Grummet, Watson and Peck placed second in the shot put. On the track, the Saxons got runner-up runs in the events most traditional races. The team of senior Reuben Solmes, senior Myah Vincent, senior Gerald Miller and Bella Friddle placed second in the 4xl00-meter relay in 47.75 seconds. The team of Solmes, Miller, Vincent and senior Addey Nickels placed second in the 4x200-meter relay in 1 minute •r 1 Jl . L I Delton sophomore Nick Muday gets gets over over me the oar bar in in me the pole pole vault vault during or., j iL Kellogg J L r. FndS (Ko by Sett''' 40.61 seconds. In the 400-meter relay, the Saxon team of Addey Nickels, Charles Nick­ els, junior Jett Bamunj and Vincent placed second in 3:48.83. 1 The Delton Kellogg noys had a good day in the high jump with lenior Hugo Martino second clearing 6-0 and senior Torren Mapes fifth with a personal reqord jump of 5-8. In all, there were nind Co-ed Relay records set. Charlotte had the lop long jump relay, 2,400-meter mixed distaice medley relay and mixed 4x200-meter rel^ finishes ever at the meet and Hopkins aided a new mixed 4x100-meter relay record. It was a fun meet in between conference competitions for the Panthers and Saxons. DK boys start 4-0 in SAC Central Delton Kellogg took Southwestern Athlet­ ic Conference Central Division wins over Martin last week Wedtiesday, April 24, in both boys’ and girls’ competitions. The DK boys outscored the Clippers 100-37 and the DK girls pulled out a 72-60 win. The Delton sprinters had one of their best days of the season in the meet with Martin. Senior Summer Ritchie put up a lime of 13.62 to win the lOO-meter dash and improved her PR in the 200-meter dash to 28.08 in win­ ning that race. Freshmah teammate Bethany ButchBaker scored in both those races for DK too while lowering her PR in the 100meter dash to 15.36. In the boys’ meet, Martino won the 100meter dash in 12.47 with freshman Jace MePheeters the runner-up in a new PR of 12.49. Junior Wyatt Finney placed third in that one for DK. Martino, MePheeters and Finney went 1-2-3 in the 200-meter dash too with Martino setting his PR at 25.54 and MePheeters at 25.99. Senior teammate Rhys Bedford also won the 400-meter dash in a personal record time of 55.33 seconds and the lOO-meter high hurdles in a PR of 15.32. Sandusky improved his PR in the discus too with a winning throw of 115-0. He was Garage Sales May 18,19, 20, 2024 When calling to place your classifieds, please indicate which section ofHastings you are in Deadline for classifieds is lOam - Friday, May 10,2024. J I section 1 § J I WWCII 9T. •T. 7 I <T .ti ti I I s. tf OR fl V I OR. 6 4 T d*- § 6 mx , MARUC OROLI s BOAO s ;) •T I AXBT I * I 8 » «r •] *4iyB£2Z Q ■ 4*12: 1 $ 9 > Bincsz aiain i 15 r I f • I A ection k *2!«uw •’^aaccaa. rr. ■ 3 w 2 nURRUM I Section 3 t/ty LK ;L MOUV • WIWUUU V) r' f c I £ ( 1^ aJ I tf:Wl 1 A Saxon senior Myah Vincent gets the baton from senior Reuben Solmes during the 4x200-meter relay inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday during the annual Hastings Co-ed Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Teed wont he 800-meter run in 2:04.99 and Simmons took the 3200-meter run in 10:33.87. Sweeps of the hurdles, the throws and wins in three of the four relays really powered the Parma Western team in its win over the Saxon boys. Parma Western edged the Saxon girls 88-75 while the Hastings ladies beat Pennfield 117-32. Vincent ran her fastest lOO-meter dash yet to win that race for Hastings. She hit the fin­ ish line in 13.01. The Saxon team had the two fastest 400-meter runners with freshman Melanie Westbrook improving her personal record to 1:15.59 in a winning run and junior teammate Nausica Gibert adding a runner-up finish with a PR of 1:15.66. Addey Nickels won the two hurdles races for Hastings. She took the lOO-meter hurdles in 17.32 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.61. She led a sweep of the 100 hurdles. Senior Ashlyn Spencer was second in a per­ sonal record time of 18.22 and sophomore teammate Ava Noteboom was third. Bella Friddle won three field events for Hastings. She moved her PR to 15-5.5 in the long jump, cleared8-6 in the pole vault and won the high jump at 5-4. Hastings girls also got a win in the field from Grummet who managed a throw of 96-0 in the discus. run. Junior Ethan Rimmer had his best 1600meter and 3200-meter runs of the season plac­ ing second in both races. Bedford won both hurdles events and the long jump. The DK boys’ trio of Nick Muday, Ezra Smith and David KePert went 1-2-3 in the pole vault with Muday improving his PR to 10-9 to win it. Kokx won the discus and the shot put for the Delton Kellogg girls at the three-team meet. The DK girls were great in the hurdles. Sophomore Izabelle Gruber set her PR at 17.50 to win the lOO-meter hurdles and senior teammate Breanna Chandler was the run­ ner-up behind her in a PR of 18.15. Chandler had her best 300-meter low hurdles race of the season to win that one in 52.29 with Gruber the runner-up in a season-best time of 55.80. Saxon teams split at 1-8 tri The Hastings boys and girls were in action in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tues­ day at Pennfield. The Saxons bested the host Panthers, but the Hastings teams were both beaten by Parma Western at the conference tri. Parma Western outscored the Hastings boys 107-56 while the Saxons took a 128-34 win over Pennfield. Miller set his PR in the 200-meter dash at 23.09 to win that race for the Hastings boys, after having a PR in the 100 too. His team­ mate Solmes ran his fastest 200 yet as well. Charles Nickels got a win in the 400-meter dash for the Saxons in 52.28. Senior Jonah »• ''' « .Xz*. J . -I Ha a L. ■ 1 >. iV 4 t I n ’-U; r eteUJ» I .Ml r I I V jr'\ .•l V Delton Kellogg's Violet Kokx and Sarabeth Beeke complete a hand-off at the end of the first leg of the Throwers 4x100-meter relay Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings during the annual Hastings Co-ed Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • *■». Brett Bienier Sports iditor The Barry County < istian varsity baseball team had an ei t-game win streak stopped by the Portlid St. Patrick guys Monday afternoon. St. Pat’s took 15-0 a 12-2 wins over the visiting Eagles. I A double by Jude Birfcingham and a single from Kenen Fogt wcrJthe two hits for the Eagles in the 15-0 loss open the day. Grant VanderWoud®was 2-for-2 at the plate with a run seoredgin game two. Teegen Whitmire singled in th vo Eagle runs in the bottom of the first in g, pulling his team within 3-2 at the time. Prior to that tough emoon the Eagles took 5-3 and 3-1 wins in five-inning ball­ games at Algoma Christian last Friday, April 26, and then took a pair of wins on Saturday 15-0 over Waldron and 9-2 over Tekonsha at the Tekonsha Invitational. In the Great Lakes 6 doubleheader with Algoma Christian the Eagles got wins on the mound from Isaiah Birmingham in game one and VanderWoude in game two. VanderWoude went the distance in the nightcap. The one run against him was unearned. He struck out seven, walked four and gave up just one hit in five innings. Birmingham was I -for-2 at the plate with a triple, an RBI and a run scored. Ryan Kammenzind doubled and drove in one run for the Eagles. Dawson Weemhof and Whitmire had 4 the Eagles’ other two hits in the balleame Whitmire had an RBI. oaugame. The Eagles broke a 2-2 tie with two t 1 wiin two runs in one, and went on to the 5-3 win. Isaiah Birmingham struck out eight in three innings while giving up two runs on one hit and dive walks. Whitmire final six outs. He struck out three ei got the giving up one unearned run on one hit and one walk. Jonathan Hawkes had a triple a nm ^d an RBI for Barry County Christian. The Eagles had four hits with the other three singles by Weemhof, VanderWoude and Fogt. VanderWoude also walked ‘wice, scored a run and drove in WeemhoffhadoneRBlapie^e^^^’ Lawton girls keep Panther soccer squad scoreless Delton Kellogg goal|Sceper saved 13 shots, but the Blue Devils sinfck a few through in a Southwestern Athletid Conference Valley Division contest at Lawton Monday evening. The Lawton varsity girls’ soccer team took a 4-0 win over the Panthers. The loss drops Delton Kellogg to 4-5-1 overall this season and 3-2 in the SAC Valley. The Panthers were set for another tough conference match last night, May 1, at home against Kalamazoo Christian. The DK girls got their third conference win of the season last Wednesday, April 24, at Constantine where they took a 2-0 victory. Teagon Hamlin scored midway through the second half on a free kick just outside the penalty box for the Panthers, Claire Barker added a goal on a breakaway time expired to make the final margin. The DK girls played to a 1 -1 draw houn Christian last Thursday in Tn ference match. Claire Barker yr scored her team's lone goal with an from Avery Barker. I •* I J f 4 I* CAtOARV Mother z I Eagle wia streak halted by Portland St. Patrick team' .=1 IF k » I F I 4* rI Smith won the boys’ pole vault with a person­ al record vault of 10-0. I Back at it in the confience hosting Gales­ burg-Augusta and Gobfes Monday, the DK boys took a 77-60 win fiver the Rams and a 78-59 win over the Tig^. The DK girls split their duals, outscoring d-A 86-36 and falling 87-48 to the Gobles girls. The DK boys movedlto 4-0 in the confer­ ence with the two wins and was looking to finish off an undefeated teason of conference duals at Saugatuck dnesday afternoon, May 1. The DK girls moved to 3-1 in the SAC Central with the solit. Highlights for the d from the DK boys included a personal recird run of 55.26 sec­ onds by freshman Land®! Madden to win the 400-meter dash. He i added a personal record time of 2:14.94 Io win the 800-meter Hastings Area Section n Hastings senior Jonah Teed races down the track during the ^xllO-meter shuttle hurdle relay inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hasting^ Friday during the annual Hastings Co-ed Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) j > a I* I J. 1^. V V-' ML I r I* /? A * I ( > I k L I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-05-09.pdf 90082cc2afc9c38108a68f45986b43d1 PDF Text Text r f t J' 4 > 4 «r 4 Commissioner wants cbuntv board to re-think personnel TK girls track finish perfect in 0-K Gold See story on page 8 III I. I Hastings crossing guard struck; police increase presence See story on page 9 ‘4 Dr Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 9Q e ANNER' Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 19 Thursday, May 9, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Nashville antique festival sees larger crowd in year two p <r A * AS;; .4 4i. JI I . i V r I . / I A« a,* < J m’ •1 I I r t ! iJ 9 ;V Ji • I 7 V J lI I ft r‘ . .IZ T“ r - * >1 6^. * 9 • -r h 77-* Ite -1^ I • 4' '' I ■ ?-nl • I If - Kt- I 4 I I, > 1. w r 7 4^.1- JI % w * e' (j V •• •« .7 • r* L r *> I M See FESTIVAL, page 2 I ' r. U brought significant interest from both buyers and sellers and the Fetterhoffs m^aged to build on the success this year. Rhoades was one such example of how that happened. She checked out the event last year and decided to participate this mis year. owners of Yellow Door Thrift and Consignment in Marshall. She said that she is always looking to buy and sell a wide range of items - although, she personally collects kokeshi dolls It s everything - mid-century modem, vintage, antiques, farm house, all sorts of stuff,” Rhoades said. “Whatever I think I can flip. The odder the better.” While Rhoades and the rest of of her crew at Yellow Door are always out at estate sales, flea markets and garage sales trying to find that perfect item to flip, they were surrounded by like-minded merchants at the 66 Unique 5^. I rr Jayson Bussa Editor Last year, Nicole Rhoades came to Nash­ ville to do some shopping. This year, she was in town to do some selling. “I think it’s gotten a lot bigger even since last year, actually,” Rhoades said, standing next to her booth of items. “It’s a big hit. It’s been busy non-stop.” Rhoades was one of the more than 100 vendors that set up shop along a blocked-off stretch of M-66 through downtown Nashville ___ for the second installment of the 66 Unique Antique Festival on Saturday. The event is the brainchild of Mike and Amber Fetterhoff, who own the two-story 66 Unique Antiques shop in Nashville. The cou­ ple had routinely held outdoor markets at a nearby park, but last year, decided to up the ante and create a large-scale festival out of it, which included shutting down the main artery of the Route 66 Business District. e- S. -f .A 4 Ml 1^ s.. IF * A i-*z:: 2:- Main Street through downtown Nashville was blocked off to traffic on Saturday to make way for the second annual 66 Unique Antique Festival. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) rormer_^unty clerk honored for nearly 50 years of service I •> iP':.. .• > * r? ’**’*’• » W P/-' 4 I* £ ■f < »i • ♦1 t T I. ► P •. r*’« .’T’ r* I 4 •l i J I; - :'4r 4 s X < * K u iiOPJMfi I . . ! '-±-T • Pam Palmer receives Liberty Bell Award as part ofLaw Day celebration Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Former Barry County Clerk Pam Palmer was recognized by colleagues for her many years of service last week. The Barry County Bar Association gath­ ered Friday, May 3 at the Barry County Courthouse to commemorate Law Day. Des­ ignated as May 1 by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, 2024 marks the 67th annual Law Day. The day serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of legal profession­ als and the justice system, as well as to cele­ brate individuals for exemplary service. Palmer was this year’s recipient of the Lib­ erty Bell Award, recognizing her for many years of service as a legal professional in Barry County. Early in her career, Palmer worked at a law firm as an assistant to James Fisher. Fisher would go on to become Barry County circuit court judge in 1995, where he continued to work alongside Palmer in the various roles she served as part of the Barry County courts system. She was always a wonderful employee and a wonderful friend who was lots of fun k te I t 51 > I 4 ■ r L .. Former Barry County Clerk Pam Palmer was honored with the Liberty Bell Award at this year’s Law Day celebration, held last week. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) See CLERK os^e 3 K & » I » I t I TK operating millage proposal approved during Tuesday’s special election Jayson Bussa Editor Voters in the Thomapple Kellogg schools district approved a renewal of the 18-mill non-homestead tax levy, which is assessed to businesses, vacation homes and rental properties, as well as commercial and industrial properties, for the next 10 years. The ballot language asked TK voters to pass a renewal of 18.9923 mills and add on another 0.5 mill to offset rollbacks in the levy from the Headlee amendment. By state law, the district can levy no more than ► rf 18 mills of the non-homestead tax at any one time. The non-homestead tax does not apply to primary homes. The proposal passed during Tuesday’s special election on a vote of 1,202 to 665 amongst school district residents in Barry, Kent, Allegan and Ionia counties. In Barry County, the proposal passed 1,181 to 642. The proposal also received See MILLAGE, page 3 •r .r r: la 5*1 9 •l I Tt - T* y i b I 1 #e >• ♦ •h ’A -■w •J **• • I. A. .V - 7:2:^ IP J -vt. ; •i . I r I' *'. Uib* * Ml I Fii bl Delton Kellogg Schools is embarking on a search for a new superintendent. (File photo) Delton superintendent search begins in earnest: district selects search firm Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer In the wake of the resignation of Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Dr. Herman Lartigue Jr., the district has contracted with a search firm to find its next leader. Lartigue was hired in July of 2022 and resigned last month. Neither the school or Lartigue elaborated much on the circum­ stances surrounding his departure. Nick Damico, principal at Delton Kellogg High School, was brought in as interim superintendent, but last week, he interviewed for, and was named, the new superintendent at Hastings Area School System, again leav­ ing a void in Delton. Delton’s school board came together last week for a special meeting, deciding to con­ tract with a consultant to help with the search. A statement to the Banner from the Board of Education stated that Delton Kellogg Schools has contracted with the Michigan Leadership Institute to conduct “a thoughtful, yet aggressive, timeline in searching for its next superintendent.” The appointment of MLI, headquartered in Flint, was unanimously approved at the recent meeting. The following outlines the qualities the Delton Kellogg Schools is seeking in its next superintendent. •W:. I < II « ^4 r* ri J ..iWl tfxtiw* *» ‘ .• IfA I 6 - Visionary leadership; A candidate who can articulate a clear vision for the future of DK Schools, aligning with the district’s mis­ sion and goals. - Community engagement; The new super­ intendent should be able to engage with, and listen to, the diverse voices within the DK Schools community, including students, par­ ents, teachers, staff and the community. - Collaborative approach: A superinten­ dent who can build a team, set the direction, remove barriers, and rally teams through the finish line. - Relationship building; Build relation­ ships with all stakeholders to bring all of the unique facets of Delton together headed in the same direction. - Effective communication; Searching for a school leader that will serve as the spokes­ person DK schools. We have been making forward progress every day in identifying our next school lead­ ers,” the board stated. “The lifeblood of a school district is the teachers and support staff who have the most impact on the stu­ dents each day.” The staff' at Delton Kellogg Schools is truly exceptional. Their dedication to pro­ viding a high-quality education for our stu­ dents is evident in everything they do. Each member of the staff brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table, enriching ft^ ftk our school community and creating a sup­ portive and inclusive environment for our students to learn and grow,” the statement continued. Damico said he is continually impressed by the passion and commitment of the staff members. u They go above and beyond to ensure that every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed, both aca­ demically and personally,” he told the Banner. Whether it’s staying late to help a struggling student or volunteering their time for school events, our staff members are always willing to go the extra mile in providing big school opportunities in a small school setting.” In an administrative leadership update posted online May 2 from the BOE it states: “Selecting the right superintendent is one of the most critical responsibilities of the school board, and we approached this deci­ sion with careful consideration and dili­ gence. After an extensive review process, which included evaluating proposals from several highly reputable firms, we are confi­ dent that MLI is the perfect partner to help us identify and recruit the best candidate to lead our district.” (ft See SUPERINTENDENT page 2 �Cl J I a I A 7^ F," z I pyy i f£- Banner May 9. 2084 — Tax revenue from recreational marijuana benefits county NEWS BRIEFS Full ttote of May *hows planned for Bob's Bam Jamborees Several acDitftK muaietan^ fn»m ocroii iholate will pcfform on ihc Bob's Bam Jambore» *tage ihi« month. With live stage shows and open mic jaini each Sunday. Bob’s Bam Jamborees hHp> educate locals on acoustic music and dance. Stage shows begin al 3 p.m. each Sunday, and are recorded and broadcn.sl live. Open mic jams follow the stage shows from 4:.3O Io 7 p.m. each Sunday. The jamborees take place at 1417 Johnson Street in I ake Odetaa A number of musicians arc slated to perform this month. On Sunday, May 12. the John Hatinn and Mike Ross Show will lake the Bob's Bam Jamborees stage. The Paul Sam Colegrove Show will perform ihc following week, on May 19. On Saturday, May 25, Denny Crum will perform at 3 p.m. The following day. Sunday, May 26. “Mu/yka’*’ with Lee Anne Whitman will wrap up this month’s programming. In addiiinn to the weekly Sunday performances. Bob’s Bam Jamborees is home to bimonthly “Lakc-O Uke-Araoke" jams These lake place on the first and third Fridays of each month from 6 Io 8 p m. On the first Saturday of each month, the bam is home to mountain dulcimer jams from 10 a.m, to 1 p.m. Attendees arc asked to park facing the building.s on Johnson Street south to the stop sign or across the street Bob Warner of Bob's Bam Jamborees says the rules to attending arc simple: “No alcohol, smoking, cussin' or spiltin' - but smiling’s fine.” While there is no cost to attend, donations are appreciated. Attendees arc also encour­ aged to bring snacks or other dishes to pass. Past stage show recordings can be found on YouTube under Bob's Bam Jams. Shows arc also broadcast on Hastings Cable Access. Those with questions can also contact Warner at 616-374-8205. Jayson Bus«8 Editor Barry County received over $23O,(X)O more in revenue than budgeted from the state's Marihuana Tax and is amending its budget accordingly Barry County Administrator Michael Brown appeared in front of the county s com­ mittee of the whole on Tuesday morning to walk commissioners through a proposal that entailed a number of minor budget amend­ ments before the budget-making process for 2025 commences. When the previous budget was formed, Barry County was credited with having just one recreational marijuana dispensary. Now, the county is home to four, each of which gcncrate.s revenue from ihc slate's Marihuana Tax back to the county and respective town­ ships. V —! jL I*/*' f K |S (•f •«k *5* si?; 1 »»* IL** Si f A 1 (» I r r A memorial dinner in honor of local tow truck driver Keagan Spencer is happening this weekend. The fundraiser i.s sei to lake place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Barry County Expo Center. There will be a pasta bar available for $10 a plate, with proceeds going toward the International Towing & Recovery Survivor Fund as well as the Move Over Michigan Campaign. Kids eight and under eat for free. There will be family-friendly activities for all ages, as well as a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, silent auction and a tow rodeo. Spencer was struck and killed on M-6 Highway in November of last year. Since his death, his family, friends and the towing community have rallied to inspire legislative change in his memory that would help protect tow truck drivers while on the job. 11 , .Jbies cmn^ee's It: 1 I Jt If pjfSOF I Ml * t > .1 < Community Breakfast is May 15 sudiB®®^^utok I J--' Barry County Trial Court Deputy Court Administrator Dave Pelon will present infor­ mation on court-provided youth programs at this month’s Community Breakfast. The Community Breakfast will be held at the Barry Enrichment Center, Leason Sharpe Hall, 231 South Broadway in Hastings from 8 to 9 a.m. Pelon began his career in juvenile justice as a youth specialist at Ottawa County Juve­ nile Detention in 2004 and later served as a group leader for juvenile substance abuse treatment. In 2007, Pelon began working in Van Buren County as an Intensive probation officer and moved into the position of chief probation officer in 2017. In 2021, he began his work in Barry County as a deputy court administrator, assigned to the Family/Probate Division of Barry County Trial Court. He earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley State Universi­ ty, a graduate certificate injudicial administration from Michigan State University, and just completed his master’s degree in criminal justice from Missouri State University. Pelon serves as the secretary for both the Michigan Association of Family Court Admin­ istration and the Juvenile Justice Vision 20/20 Executive Team. He is also a Family Support Center Board member. The quarterly Community Breakfast sessions are the result of a collaborative effort of several agencies including CASA for Kids, Inc., Barry County Courts, Great Start Col­ laborative, Community Action Agency and the Family Support Center of Barry County. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to linda@familysupportbarry.com or call the Family Support Center at 269-945-5439. Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar are hosting meeting times across the district this month where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are experiencing with a federal agency, Moolenaar’s office is offering help to constituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings, Sunfield and Ionia. On Tuesday, May 14. staff will be available at the Ionia Community Library 126 East Mam Street, from 11:30,a.m, to -----12:30 p.m. Staff will also be available that day at ilr^T^-uP *^- Hastings Public Library. 227 East State Street, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING 1 ) y I F I S **«^ti** I* x. “' ■ I I ’ ' I < ? *> A • I J I ( ♦> ■'t < L . I I T t ft J A r r .< - « ’Y’ ’kt". - I • *? < A UI .f> 9^ * s I I W-f Mlc I f-i r n 4 ♦ >7 r I -'Ti-. 1 * 1 ♦ t 4 >«L * xo 6 - !> » •i-. C i "ii ** .' FESr/Wt, continued from page 1 ffl'aiKiCae.fen) Antique Festival, who are selling their finds at retail price. There aren’t many diamonds in the rough to be had for local pickers, but for shoppers, it made for a busy day. An added benefit to the event was perfect weather, despite cold, rainy weather leading up to the day. “I’ve been looking (at the weather fore­ cast) all week,” Rhoades said with a laugh. “This is amazing. We’re really thankful.” Organizers have worked to make the 66 Unique Antique Festival a well-rounded event rather than your run-of-the-mill flea market. They’ve added food trucks, a live auction and a com hole tournament to the mix, creating an event that has quickly become a marquee event for the village of Nashville. When asked if this year’s installment was bigger than last year’s, Mike Fetterhoff did not hesitate to shake his head and say “A lot bigger.” “You luck out sometimes. If we would have gotten the weather we had yesterday, it would have been probably half the crowd because no one gets out in the rain,” he said. Mike and Amber Fetterhoff were aiming to reach 100 vendors for this year’s event and did so with the 103 that signed up. This was also in addition to the food vendors that were in attendance. “We got people who already talked to us about getting spots for next year,” Mike said. Aside from this once-a-year event, Nash­ ville already boasts plenty of antique shop­ ping with shops like 66 Unique Antiques, Sweet Pickin Antiques and Boardroom Antiques all sharing the small stretch of M-66 in downtown Nashville. And while the Fetterhoffs quarterback the festival, Mike said it’s still a collaborative effort. “We send flyers and stuff over there - they help advertise,” he said. “We try to be in the best communication as possible. In the antique world, we’re all together. There is no competition....we ail work together. “We’re just blessed to have this many peo­ ple come together for the town and to bring everyone together for this; for a common event. It’s antiques, it’s vintage, it’s collect­ ibles,” Mike added. “We feel overwhelmed and we try to bask in this. It is amazing to get so many people together for this.” ■* ; 41* 1 ♦S E Ml TV’ tii 11 KAI I nasiEsttScftsiCBii besofinettai;ijo Sagne brt'RXKffiimsieisaf ?w Q‘ EMiir'.-r^ E » a' Cot « E rtdffasBBHnfliicsi. ineiai:^' '^®*2acs \ kt Ms 3: «! san Maeta (, Wtatet't 'Bt niit aa 3{ XS&S 21) ®* ^512'tc '''.wtnaiBjoiniE St'J ' a* V * M - '.IJ ssawiiissjo. ''"Itillil < I C ' 1t ’ '■* few. 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The county will transfer $40,000 to the Master Land Use Fund for expenses relat­ ed to developing a new zoning ordinance. Another $20,000 will be transferred to the Victim Rights Advocate position in the coun­ ty prosecutor’s office. This need stems from a grant that is designed to fund the position in the prosecutor’s office but the grant has failed to keep up with expenditures, thus, the need­ ed supplemental funding. In fiscal year 2023, Baltimore and Rutland townships both received $59,086.35 in mari­ juana payments from the state each while the Village of Middleville, which is home to two dispensaries, received $118,172.70. This amounted to an increase of $236,345.40 in un-budgeted marijuana reve­ nues collected in fiscal year 2023. Each municipality received $59,086.35 per licensed dispensary in that year. Previously, the county was receiving around $50,000 in Marihuana Tax revenue. Brown advised commissioners that this revenue source lcnd.s to fluctuate both because the number of licensed dispensaries can ebb and flow but also because the amount of revenue the state shares with each county or municipality can change from year to year. TTiis can make it fairly tricky to budget. County administration is proposing that the board take the extra revenue and use $60,000 of it on pressing needs before stashing the rest away in general fund con­ tingency. r S' Friday r fiafiirday «ppt'iak on all plant<i. IrpoK R hanging ba<:kfd.t: Hamilton Landscape now svith 2 locations. Guaranteed next day delivery 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadl « Lake Rd. ;y« ^^P^^I^TENDENTf continued from page 1 MLI brings with them a wealth of experi­ ence and expertise in superintendent search­ es, having successfully placed leaders in districts similar to ours across the state,” the board added. “Their commitment to transpar­ ency and collaboration aligns closely with o^ values as a community, making them an ideal partner for this important endeavor.” The Michigan Leadership Institute is owned and operated by the Genesee Interme­ diate School District (GISD) and aids in the search for all types of leaders, specializing in educational leaders. The organization submit­ ted a proposal to Barry County last month to be considered for its search for a new countv administrator. DK s school board promised to maintain engagement with the community, saying that I i 1 L* 'C '’sVb ’’St’* W Selecting the right superintentJent is one of the most critical responsibilities of the school board, and we approached this decision with careful consideration and diligence. » t ■■I ;r — Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education «11 ■» < it will publicly release information on how members of the community can participate in the process. As we embark on this journey together, we are committed to keeping our community intormed and engaged every step of the way,” M announcement. We will soon be sharing details about the process and opportunities for . -- community nput to ensure that the qualities and charactenstics most important to our stakeholders are reflected in the search.” tea A w’su, S �A r r s? A The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 2024 — Page 3 Hastings police apprehend, incarcerate loose goats W ■'Si r4 I Hastings police had their hands full with a pair of gruff suspects from out of town last week. Officers from the Hastings Police Depart­ ment responded early Thursday, May 2 to a scene near the intersection of West Benson Street and North Glenwood Drive. There, they apprehended two suspects on the lam two escaped goats. “It’s just one of those things that, you know, you don’t come to work thinking, Well, I’m going to wrangle a goat today and have to figure out what to do with it, 9 99 HPD Chief Dale Boulter said. Once officers arrived on scene, they were able to apprehend the goats and secure them in their patrol vehicles. From there, they were brought to the Barry County Animal Shelter, where they were held in a pen outside. Boulter said both suspects were fully cooper­ ative with police. “They were pretty friendly. They were brought up to and guided into the car,” Boulter said. “Of course, they talked to the officers back and forth on their way to the animal shelter. The conversation was proba­ bly a little strange.” HPD posted photos and a brief incident report on the department’s Facebook page with hopes of finding the goats’ rightful owner. It wasn’t long before the two were out on bail, with their owner taking them back home. Boulter said it appeared the two goats came from out of town on business, where they were placed in a temporary pen to eat > 3 I 1 I - z* »:J ' • /j J .J i ■3k 1 • 1 I I ► • ’ *>• ( ’•*11 - 1 f ., T .1 ie? *— SC 4 I I J. 1.1’v *1 • I I [ i I ytff's IDSaSM BS iisMlMIII IF a’ flicYn.'isiRTlIc OS Kom If Be »ecra& r 'l sp? acff Mb' bil&sidfiitiSiaWi iSf. flpwl Iknil^aidsttffwfdm-tfiej- . s poaiWt H l&aWrfBffeaiEiiiigio (es I• 321 rate ir Ite lor’iflEfflaai ‘1rtcjRfcbsBdfcteeteon)-Iw^ : coUflJ- „.: Ji?--" an i pt ptuKfiii’ s I 7 K': f I -xX*' % a r r*’ t i » A\ ¥ 1 l'' 1 I I I I I 9^ I ' I I* 1 <311 I f i f .. fc* >• J r 4, H' w g Hastings Police Department officers picked up a pair of troublemaking kids from out of town last week Thursday. The goats were swiftly apprehended and picked up by their owners. squad°car°a«P °k apprehended by HPD last week. (Photos provided) yp It’s possible the two troublemakers escaped to score some more gr^ after finishing their work. The whole incident , mciaent was short lived and oflfered a chance for officers to kid around on the job, Boulter said. eight yes votes and six no votes in Kent AlS r'’ no votes in Allegan County. No votes were east on the proposal amongst the few district voters in Ionia County. /«e Banner spoke with Superintendent Craip raig McCarthy the morning after the elec­ tion as he combed through the results. I actually sent an update to our board to say that if they hadn’t seen it, the non-homestead millage passed at a rate of almost two to one, he said. “...1 would love to see even more people voting - yes . on something like that but I understand that everybody has ..a different outlook on taxes and government. I am very excited that the vast majority of the community is support of the school district.” Leading up to the vote, both McCarthy and Assistant Superintendent Chris LeHaie made a push to educate voters in the district on what the millage was and how it benefitled the school. This included a public forum that the district hosted last month. The people here in our community are supportive and are thoughtful,” McCarthy said. When we provide them with good factual information they'll make reasonable decisions. That’s really, I think, the tactic we “Maybe they cleaned up the vegetation quicker than expecte^ and they were looking for more, but it was a, good end result and a little bit of a relief,” he said. “It was a good reprieve from other (things (our department deals with).” r i. Commissioner lobbies county board to reconsider personnel committee’s responsibilities Jayson Bussa Editor One of the eight commissioners on the Barry County Board of Commissioners is having second thoughts about the board’s Personnel and Human Services Committee. Bruce Campbell, who represents District 7 in Barry County, said previously that the newly established committee wasn’t playing out as he envisioned it. During a Tuesday morning meeting of the board’s committee of the whole, those grievances crescendoed. “A few weeks back, I mentioned concerns with the newly-formed Personnel and Human Services Committee. We went away for a few weeks but it still bothers me,” Campbell said at ±e meeting. “It’s still a concern. When we passed it - and I’m shooting myself for say­ ing I did vote yes on it - the description of the committee and what it would be responsible for, my thinking at the time was that we were putting it together to help ease the problem with replacing (County Administrator) Michael Brown and some other very import­ ant positions.” In addition to quarterbacking a search for a new county administrator, the Personnel and Human Services Committee also has dealt with other matters, such as interviewing can­ didates and making recommendations for various department boards. This was a task formerly handled by the county’s committee of the whole. The personnel committee then brings its recommendations to the full board to be voted on. Commissioners can also discuss the wanted to lake - give them the information so they can make an informed decision.” The non-homestead levy generates about $3.8 million in general fund revenues for the TK district, representing 8 percent of its bud­ get. School officials say the levy is needed for the district to receive its full per-pupil fund­ ing allocation from the stale of Michigan. “These are all operating dollars. This isn’t like a bond campaign or sinking fund ... for capital projects,” TK Assistant Superinten­ dent Chris LaHaie said at the community forum. “These are the dollars we use every day to pay teachers, buy supplies, pay all staff, keep the lights on, run the buses.” TK voters approved renewals of the non-homestead millage in 1995, 2005 and 2014. In the most recent election in 2014, TK voters approved a 20-mill levy, of which the two additional mills were used to absorb the Headlee rollback, by a margin of 3,253 to 1,684. “From my perspective, I’m extremely grateful for the supportive community we have and their support for the school district,” McCarthy concluded. writer Greg Chandler contributed to this report • "H I • Our back door is open! , • Wide variety of cotton printsc^ * 108" cotton quilt backings L I _a A ♦a. <4^ millage, continued from page 1 Tim ive tdan^s 5 •A matters if they would like. No decisions are made at the committee level. Some local governments take this approach and maintain committees for other key facets of government, such as finance. Other gov­ ernments opt for a committee of the whole structure, where these matters are dealt with by the full board. Barry County maintains a committee of the whole and the personnel committee is now its only standing committee. The establishment of the standing committee was passed on a 7-1 vote, and, as Campbell stated, he voted in favor of it. The committee is comprised of four com­ missioners - Chairman Dave Hatfield, Vice Chair Dave Jackson, Catherine Getty and Michael Callton. I’m not very happy with it. I feel like I, as a commissioner, was elected to represent my four townships,” said Campbell, who rep­ resents Baltimore, Johnstown and Assyria townships in addition to a portion of Maple Grove Township. “I wasn’t elected to come here and put a rubber stamp on something else that another group has approved. It can be a group of three to make a quorum, so basically we’re going down to a group of three that are deciding.” Campbell said he doesn’t want to wait until the end of the year to address the issue, either. He pointed to upcoming scheduled interviews for the county’s Veterans Affairs Board as an example. Campbell is a veteran himself along with Commissioner Jon Smelker and Callton. Both Campbell and 51 •h * lS Ik * ■ J- 218 E. state si. Hastings-945-9673 • 1 RE n OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-530 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm * t Aa - HuLst Cleaners Pickvp Station 4 * k f A' *> , > ..J. 'I X * *. f I • 1 S(4ten4. QUESTIONS: ASK US.. 1 « t-i. Bf ■^4 mi ML. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME > --- ! » f I t I .A* *s $ I V 1 '4 JI .J s»4 .v -• 9 5? > 11? ‘ 1 JAY LENO I * FRIDAY. MAY 24 7. It A ';i * 1 Bruce Campbell Tt • 2 > < •. • ‘i i . .• I ■• I 9 4 Smelker are not on the personnel committee and therefore won’t get to directly interview candidates, “I think it’s time we look at that a little closer and remember what we put that board in there for,” Campbell said to his fellow commissioners. “It was not to take up 85 per­ cent of the county’s business. It was to replace upcoming positions that will be very difficult (to hire for). But not all this other garbage that we’ve thrown in there.” I9 ■ \ WALKER HAYES FRIDAYJULY12 Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. ■"BWf Il ' *nl V’ ia Firekeepers GET YOUR CASINO • HOTEI lATTLI CBIEK Vi (ifiFoN i I 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 See COMMISSIONER, page 5 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. i I J I r I, CLERK, continued from page 1 to be with, and did a great job,” Fisher said. Most recently. Palmer served nine years as county clerk. Although local, state and nation­ al elections have become increasingly scruti­ nized after allegations of voter fraud or improper elections in recent years, Fisher said he’s never once doubted the veracity of Barry County election results. Palmer played no small part in maintaining and continuing that precedent during her time in the clerk’s office, Fisher said. “I personally always had great confidence in the county clerks, township and municipal clerks who administer elections in Barry County,” Fisher said. “I was always certain the elections here were free, fair and accurate, and I’m sorry to see that some people are casting doubt on that.” Palmer appeared taken aback by the recog­ nition after collecting the award. “When I was first trying to figure out what I was going to say today, I thought I’d simply say thank you and go back to my seat,” she Former Barry County Clerk Pam Palmer sits with her family during the Law Day said. “But this means so much more.” ceremony at the Barry County Courthouse on May 3. In total, Palmer served Barry County courts and law offices for nearly 50 years since start­ 9 I ing as a legal secretary in 1975. Of those, 28 were spent working for Barry County. Walk­ 1 ing into the circuit courtroom last week where she had worked alongside so many friends over the years felt comforting, Palmer said. “Coming back here made me feel a little bit like I was coming back to my home,” •p •.f ! she said. Palmer remembers attending almost 50 r Law Day ceremonies, one for each year she’s worked in the county, and honoring various colleagues. I; I A “Never did I ever think I would get to stand R I' 4' here,” Palmer said while holding her award. “I’m so proud to be a part of our community .* Ji .■•sr. members who have also received this award, ♦ 9♦♦9 and I can not be more proud to stand among I tollMi 4?. them. I am truly honored.” Her deputy clerks as well as township 4 I clerks never failed to rise to any occasion, F< r , I when she set the bar high, she said. even when she set the oar nign, Retired Judge James Fisher introduced Pam Palmer during last week's ceremony. “My staff never let me down ” she said. The two worked closely together, first at a law firm and then in the Barry County courts. They were second to none.” Hastings Area Garage Sales May 18,19, 20, 2024 When calling to place your classifieds, please indicate which section ofHastings you are in. Deadline for classifieds is 10am - Friday, May 10, 2024. guan « Section I w T FH UNCOUGm b S322aafr4B} ■nriiv sti ROAD I as-1 «B4 MU* VTmIB 9 9 MM.e CIRCU 0 ■ VI «• JM SZiZO aaa iwaif z ^*9 we DR iL B I DR. RM*WOOD DR. errs. HCSZ 7 \ 1 I let 1 ■ii-izzc isarj KfBJcrs aiMK'i B z > I I ___ •T ection s HOMBAR& ■'oaeBat. OtlRRUHD tVADOW 2^SOIB2X<n3XC3WXJBC'4nV**' I ’ Section A L 4 LILY LK MQUY I •6^ f t «I«RWOOO I I 3 I I t ■ ■ I 1 I * J �J Paoa4 Thursday, May 9. 2024 - The Haallnga Banner Did you see Why do we still struggle with mental health care? Move over, Santa it's our turn to use the chimney! MB Local birder and regular contributor to The Banner’s "Did You See?" sec­ tion Del Bachert caught a snap of some Chimney Swifts, which were roosting in the Barry County Courthouse chimney. This bird has just arrived back from South America in time to eat some delicious West Michigan bugs. In fact, estimates indicate that just one of these birds can eat 12,000 insects per dayl Do you remember? 4 t *’ *- Delton duo in troubleshooting finals Banner May 27, 1993 Calvin Hayward (left) and Sean Thomas, students at Delton Kellogg High School in Delton, participated in theannualAAA/ChryslerTroubleshooting state final competition in Grand Rapids May 13. They were amopg 10 teams who repaired bugs in identical Chrysler vehicles. Hayward and Thomas quali­ fied for the state finals by earning one of the 10 highest scores in a state-wide written examination in March. Zak Sova and Michael Halas of Armada High School won the state competition and iMII represent Michigan in the national troubleshooting contest June 14 in Washington, D.C. * ■! ^ -s ■'4 f4 W' • ’f* I /• ' «* » * •* r I 4 A •T w y ' I c f 9 •K . r Have you I met? Sandra Kay Windes was one of the first employees to work at the Hastings Burger King when it opened. While the restaurant was being built, she was trained alongside other employees in Wayland. Although she’s moved around a few times, she’s been a Barry County resi­ dent for her whole life. She’s been working at the restaurant since it opened in August of 1987, 37 years ago. A lot has changed over the years. Wind­ es said she remembers cracking eggs by hand every day for the breakfast crowd in the early days. The restaurant has seen countless changes to its menu, staff, man­ agers, procedures and even the very build­ ing itself since that first summer in 1987. Windes has been there through it all, even working alongside her two daughters for a time before they moved on to other oppor­ tunities. “They’ve been good to me. They work wiA me, I work with them,” Windes said. It’s the only job I ’ ve ever really known U.C omy JOO 1 ve ever really known the years. There’s a reason why I keep coming back - I like to serve food, talk to customers and all of it.” Known by some of her coworkers as Sandy or Miss Sandy, Windes has become a familiar face at the restaurant. She said s e s often recognized by regulars, some of Whom have been frequenting the Hastings Burger King since it opened. Even after all these years, Windes works started. She pitches in wherever she’s needed, whether I s in the kitchen, picking up the restaurant ’■■'''I'."'''" opens or closes the restaurant, arriving early in the morning or leaving late at night. vn, needs to be done, you do It, Windes said. “If somebody else wants to do it not, I just do it. I look around to see what has to be done because “1 I • ♦* ' • I, •» *t •'I r I I Sandra Kay Windes you never know when you’re going to get those rushes.” ® Even when she’s opening the restaurant she makes an effort to arrit ahead of “er shift. “I like to be early, that’s a must,” she said. “At least X.* least IS 15 miniifAc minutes, ______ sometimes more.” .,^1 vnuns । Her efforts don’t go unnoticed — she kicked off the year as the restaurant’s employee of the month. She’s still at the restaurant about four days a week, doing work wherever it needs to be done. In her time off, she likes to spend time with her kids and grandkids. Windes said she still learns She’s been attending Hastings Bible Missionary Church for the last 21 years and credits her faith for providing the strength she needs, especially during times of hardship. I think that you can keep on learning and be determined to learn what you want to learn. You can learn until you take your last breath,” she said. “And praise God for it, for he’s the one that gives me the ener­ gy and the courage to be here. For the way I work, I had to pray in the morning for energy.” For doing what needs to be done simply because it ought to be done and for her dedication to being a lifelong learner, San­ dra Kay Windes is this week’s Bright Light. Hobbies: I do some arts and crafts. I always wanted to be a baker. I love to bake cookies, homemade bread, homemade things with lots of chocolate or pecan frosting or whatever. Cinnamon rolls, dif­ ferent types of cookies, upside down pine­ apple cake, chocolate pie by scratch. Yeah, I always wanted to do it and I do it for mv family. Favorite school subject: If I had to pick it now, it’d be something about history. There s something about history I like. If I had to pick a time period. I’d say maybe the 60s and earlier. It was more alive, there was more truth than there is today out there Favorite thing about Hastings: The good old-fashioned town we had back then, e need the history. That’s what keeps it the history of our country. What do you miss about the past: rowing up, Mom and Dad, they wanted us chickens and we did it all. in enjoyed being brought up the way 1 was back then. That type of life, it was more precious. r —You luu learned leamea more. more. oc week, the Banner profiles a person H* o /MO ej the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured ^/'^^^^^teer work, Jun-loving perz * stories he or she has to tell, ’’^dson? Send information to Newsroom, V Banner, 1351 N. -‘ti Highway, Haslings. MI 49058: or email dews@j-adgraphics.com. From school shootings to road rage to homeless encampments in our city cen­ ters, the importance of mental health and emotional well-being has grown increasingly visible in the United States. Across the country, individuals and organizations are wrestling with how to raise awareness over the challenges faced by people living with some form of men­ tal illness. As they struggle with that message, the urgency is becoming even more dire. Many of our young people are contending with anxiety, deaths are rising from drug overdoses, and jails have become de facto mental health centers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance begun in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention to the importance of mental well-being. But why, after 75 years, have we not made greater progress in caring for so many in need? Despite recent strides in how society approaches the problem, many Ameri­ cans still don’t have access to high-quali­ ty, comprehensive treatment and the care they need. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that one in five U.S. adults — 20 percent — experience mental illness each year and proper treat­ ment was received by only 47.2 percent of those individuals. One in 20 Americans experience serious issues and only 65.4 percent of that group get treatment. One in six U.S. youths have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment. Especially daunting numbers come from the fact that 50 percent of all life­ time mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75 percent by age 24. According to a CNN/Kaiser Family Foundation report, the COVID-19 pan­ demic accelerated feelings of anxiety and depression to levels virtually no one should ignore. Ninety percent of Americans feel we’re in a mental health crisis and the numbers prove they are right. The report notes that 38 percent more people are seeking care since the onset of the pandemic. The report says, “Our nation is facing a mental health crisis among people of all ages,” the report states, “and the CO VID19 pandemic has only made these prob­ lems worse.” Currently, the U.S. ranks 29th in the world in prevalence of depressive disor­ ders, with a rate of about five percent — some 15 million Americans — estimated to have some form of depression. The most common are anxiety disorders, major depression and bipolar disorders. The report also states that lifestyle and biological factors may contribute to the link between depression and mortality, but so do social factors such as poverty, housing instability, lower educational attainment, lower income and the lack of health insurance. The report’s authors suggest that part of the reason mental health is often ignored is because there is a great deal of stigma surrounding the issue. Many feel that mental illness is a sign of weakness. making it hard to talk to family and friends or even a doctor. Seeking profes­ sional help is so important because, “you can’t just snap out of it,” say the experts. “Mental health is not a destination, but a process,” says Noam Shpancer, PhD., an Otterbein University psychology pro­ fessor and practicing clinical psycholo­ gist in Columbus, OH. “It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going,” Although life has its ups and downs, times of prolonged or intense trouble give us the potential to feel overwhelmed. When this happens, it can create a cas­ cading effect. Our attitude turns negative, we feel distressed, our patience is worn thin, we become friistrated, our energy level drops and we become discouraged. r> > I « J J I 1 'SIX® J B I I I IF U. e| W Those pressures oftentimes make us feel powerless to deal with our situation. It seems whatever we try is ineffectual because nothing seems to make any dif­ ference. That’s the point at which we know we need to seek professional help or other­ wise become a victim lacking the ability to make necessary positive changes. Many ask ‘Why do bad things happen to me? Why am I faced with unfortunate situations that make it difficult to over­ come?’ People have pondered these ques­ tions since the beginning of time; some circumstances can be overwhelming such as economic misfortune, crime, loss of a loved one, failed or troubled relation­ ships, family problems and physical ail­ ments. There are so many things in life we can’t control. Yet, we do have control over how we respond, which means we might have to ask for help. That’s why it’s important we know of the helpful resources available to us or for a loved one who is struggling. Help, though, is often not readily enough available. Many support agencies have waiting lists and some places can be expensive. However, even though it can be frus­ trating when we need help and don’t know what to do, there are options for us to start the process and get some assis­ tance as quickly as possible. Experts suggest someone in need to contact their doctor, their local hospital, their insur­ ance company, local churches or support M *oups. It’s important to network with others and to contact the county mental health organizations. According to the Pew Research Center, about half of Americans feel comfortable talking about their mental health with a close friend, immediate family member or a therapist. The survey revesds that one in five Americans live with a mental illness, so chances are, either you or someone you love struggles with some form of a mental health issue. Most importantly: Don’t put help offwhether it’s seeking help for ourselves or someone obviously in need. There’s noth­ ing for which to be ashamed. Seeking help is imperative to a person’s overall well-being so we as a nation must face the problem head-on. “Your mental health is everything prioritize it,” implores American author and minister Max Lucado. “Make the time like your life depends on it, because it does.” Help is out there and we all must face the fact that we or someone near us may need that help. The other important fact is there are professionals who can guide us and others on the road to recovery. Look in this week’s Reminder for more information on mental health and the pro­ fessionals that can help you, a friend or family member. f 1 * 4. % J p IvBaterMcuM 4 I I X L | I I I I I I irafcsfKCT j .aniieMiWdufteW jsas n ah is!O. hskdah bM sevas be building intoiEQk3to[nctxeiti9 iiiri ha&s expenecce. Rb QCBasjsJeaiKaQdeisse ■^wjcct fl sdxjol gramas KiSniniHinnmitj'iMtEhff. roof Kar li£ ah-this week heiffl! coKreie floor :9 L I •-sMm has bea, ‘'fitepsSMKUlw;. I I U) sm »ih)t »Tlh sssdects. «sp«6iJ(iitlie I I 2ini »Si ^^Jsreaih’j Wimeastoi Ok ’»4ll ■I Si* s Fred Jacobs, CEO, J-Ad Graphics Inc. The Hastings Banner • V V Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pubiish^by... Hastings Banner, Inc. tn A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-51Q? News and press releases: news e/-aWes, com • Adirertising: adsej-adgrapPI^. com Frederic Jacobs *4, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Publisher & CEO 8.30 to 5:00 p.m. Hank Schuuring CFO • NEWSROOM • Jayson Bussa (Editor) Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) Greg Chandler Hunter McLaren Chris Silverman Mike Gilmore Subscripfion Rates: $78 per year in Barry County adjoining counties^ $90 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: / li address changes to: P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058^ie8 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 I « Ty Greenfield Jennie Yonker « IS i? Often Wicy. 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Saxons in the construction trades program are closing in on the final stretch of their band ham project, which will create a storage sbace^Yoroband !eq6fpmerrt.rrj^t)Ti i Hoefler, cbnstruetion 'trades instructor, has Jed students through several bam building projects in the past, allowing students to practice their skills through hands-on experience. This year’s project is unique because students are building the project on school grounds, as opposed to a bam for a community member. Students worked on the hip roof near the building’s entrance early this week before pouring and leveling the concrete floor Wednesday morning. Jeff LaJoye of Choice Concrete Construction has been working with students for the past two weeks, bring­ ing his equipment and crews to assist while sharing what he knows with students. LaJoye is just one of the community part­ ners who have assisted with or sponsored the project. He heard about the project when he was approached by Chris Stafford, engineer­ ing and design parapro at Hastings as well as project coordinator for the Hastings Band Boosters. Doosters. LaJoye LaJoye said said he he jumped jumped at at the the chMce to get involved. 2^'?® T kids get interested in the trades, that’s really a no-brainer for me to help out,” LaJoye said. “When he asked us, I said absolutely.” 4 I « ff t ■i ! v»3^ » rt’kI ***• i' jcas' 1*^ J**® S!*’ jfgjflve. iswoni cd- ir^- JJ^5192 I < • R • I 5WS 1^ ►I' r k I F tuff .A I I lb* no t ! I ' (/ifi J April was Alcohol Awareness Month, which has been a great time for the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP) to reflect on ways that our Michigan community can reduce alcohol-related traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries. The sad fact is virtually every week, six or seven Michigan adults and children die in alcohol-related traffic accidents. Michigan State Police data show 357 peo­ ple died in alcohol-involved traffic crashes in 2021, and 322 died in 2022. They were onethird of all traffic deaths statewide. Thousands more suffered injuries, often severe and life-altering. Every death and severe injury was an unnecessary and avoidable tragedy. Here is the key issue for Michigan policyinakers. Those statistics only reflect drivers 'vith a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of.08, Michigan’s current legal standard for ^nk driving. . . Since Michigan adopted its drunk driving law decades ago, new evidence clearly shows ^vers are impaired well before reach.ng.08 The experts now consider.08 BAC too high. Board National Transportation Safety (NTSB) studies document significant ^ent beginning at aa BAC of 0.02. A n*.. Il '■«■ J M ■> » a g^WiMi X'L . MMta•W*-r Ub2M ■w Tb^SbS^ 9 I k ] I * > ,k> z •A,®I ( J AJ 1 9 i - ;• i '»?<'±!e< ? i ■ f I, flm •s' 1 « 1 h: I 9 it > A »J rifi \3 A f i h9 I 1.' r •< •I, t! ^•4 t r • f J t 4"^ «'«k * a- 4 V * f ■V . r fci» •l =iWT. • Frank Walsh, owner of Walsh Municipal Services, interviews in front of the county’s Personnel and Human Services Committee on Monday after­ noon. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) Ryan Cotton, a contracted consul­ tant through GovHR, answers ques­ tions in front of the county's Personnel and Human Services Committee on Monday morning. I 4 -^1 X Hastings . .aou.iys. students bluuerns Logan Logan Kirby Mroy and and Garrett Garrett Dunn Dunn work to install the fascia of the Hastings band barn project located near the high school. COMMISSIONER, continued from page 3 There’s been a shortage of skilled trades workers in recent years, LaJoye said He feels it’s important to reach students not only to develop relationships within the commu­ nity, but also to show them what is possible in the field. Even if students can’t pursue a career at his company, they’ll be able to take their skills with them. “Everybody knows how hard it is right now,” LaJoye said. “So the better we make it tor them, and the better we prepare them to have a job in the industry - that shows them you can go out there and make a good living, work hard and still havd a family life.” NTSB study came to this startling conclusion: By 0.04 BAC, all measures of impairmem are statistically significant.” In fact, drivers with a BAC below.08 but above.05 are 7 limes more likely to be in a fatal crash and up to 17 times more likely to be killed than sober drivers Clearly, buzzed driving is impaired driv­ ing. Based -------on - solid a^/..u evidence, vviuciiuc, NTSB IN I j>» issued issuea a safety recommendation to all states to lower their impaired driving limit from.08 to.05 BAC because a BAC of.05 “will save lives and increase road safety. If A.05 BAC isn’t an outlier. Over 100 coun­ tries have a BAC limit of.05 or lower, including .« France, • • Germany . and others renowned for enjoying their beer and wine. In some countries, such as Norway and Sweden, the limit is.02 BAC. In the United Stales, several state legisla­ tures arc considering a.05 BAC. So far only Utah has adopted it, and after adoption, alco­ hol-related one-fifth fatalities and crashes in Utah driwed by onc^f-fth. The Utah hospitality industry was concerned the new law would impact alcohol sales, but those fears proved unfounded. Alcohol sales actually increased, while miles traveled increased and police enforcement and DUI arrests were virtually unchanged. If every state adopted a.O5 BAC, the NTSB estimates fatal alcohol crashes would drop significantly, “saving 1,800 lives a year and preventing thousands more life-altering inju­ ries." The push to adopt.05 BAC isn’t about dis­ couraging drinking. It’s just common sense to make our highways safer. You and the chil­ dren in your car should not be innocent vic­ tims of another driver whose BAC is between.05 and.08. The Michigan Council on Alcohol Prob­ lems is part of a group of organizations, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the American Medical Association, among others, that support.05 BAC. Michigan should do its part and move quickly to adopt.05 BAC. Saving lives, reducing life-altering injuries, and making our roads safer should be a top priority of every legislator and policymaker. Stay alive, let’s back Oh-Five! This editorial was written by Dr. Bill Jones of Michigan Council of Alcohol Problems, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Lan­ sing. MICAPs mission is to make Michigan safer by educating our community about the risks of alcohol abuse and advocating for policies to reduce intoxicated driving. 1 Hatfield, who chairs the committee, also touched on the topic. “I think as far as the concerns expressed, we would welcome - we didn’t choose our assignment. We were given an assignment. If we want to fine-tune that, that’s fine. The idea of putting committees in place is to help improve the efficiency of the board not usurp the decision-making. If we need to correct the assignment to reflect that, then great." Jackson suggested that Campbell bring forth an agenda request item on the matter so they can discuss it further and potentially take action. “I respectfully appreciate that it does come up and does not get backbumered because this is very serious,” Campbell said. In an interview with the Banner, Campbell emphasized that his Ifuslrations lie with how the new format is playing out and not with 1 any of his fellow commissioners. “I think we have an amazing board and I think they do great things,” Campbell said. “I just think we’ve missed the mark on this one and we need to revisit it and make sure that that committee continues to work at the plea­ sure of what the board requests.” When voting on the new standing commit­ tee, Callton was the lone no vote, mainly for the scenario that is playing out. “1 personally felt that we should either be a committee of the whole or break into stand­ ing committees, but I thought this thing in the middle probably wasn't the best thing, which is why I voted against it," Callton said. He also floated the idea of creating an ad hoc committed tasked with the search for a new administrator as opposed to a standing committee that would tackle all things related to personnel and human resources. IN MEMORY OF CHARLES MILLER FORD May 9. 1924 December 2, 2021 Charlie was born and raised in Barry County, the son of Robert and Dorothy Miller Ford, and was married to Maxine Senne for 57 years. He was the father of Bob (deceased), Gary (deceased). Randy, Nancy (deceased), and Barbara. Charlie was a 4th generation Centennial Farm owner, insurance agent, volunteer fireman and 1st responder. He was deeply loved and is missed by his remaining family members and many friends. Charles would have celebrated 100 years of life on May 9th. Join us as we wish him a very Happy Birthday! The Family of Charlie Ford I I A A 9’ . ? r * r J > fc f OPINION: Let’s save lives by adopting. 05 BAC <ix y «F * .T:; ' 9a»-;t Wash. GovHR quoted the county $25,500 for the search, not including travel expenses. On the other hand, Walsh Municipal Services is more of a one-man operation by Frank Walsh, who has a small support staff. Not only is Walsh more Michigan-cen­ tric in his practice but he also has placed over a half-dozen county administrators over the last couple of years, far more than GovHR has. Walsh Municipal Services quoted Barry County $13,900 for the search. The four commissioners on the Person­ nel and Human Services Committee had a hard time identifying a clear-cut favorite between the two. One factor that has caused the board some pause was Walsh's sudden resigna­ tion as Meridian Township manager a few weeks ago. He had served in the role for a decade. The move came after a series of meet­ ings that were closed to the public and media was never clued in to the reason for his departure. An investigative report from WLNS-TV 6 in Lansing uncovered evidence that Walsh may have been using township resources for his career in consulting. Dave Hatfield, chairman of the person­ nel committee, asked Walsh point-blank during the inters'iew whether anything would come out of that situation that could reflect poorly on the county for using his services. Walsh said “absolutely not" and pointed to the fact that the township has kept him on as a contracted consultant after his resignation, a testament to the fact that the two parties remain on good terms. Still, the personnel committee members wanted a few days to call around on refer­ ences to see if they could find any informa­ tion that would tip the scales between either of the two firms. The committee is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. today at the Tyden Center. r J but r I' X ,3r i ? 1 I S' 3$ j <• Fcr^. ' tostaniSt I > Hastings construction trades program students and instructors rfmnt Pettengill, Ryan Vandorp, Devin Smith Jason Hoefler MikP G^ont. left Morton, Skylar Fenstemaker. Cavden Holtrust. Diego Coipel,Logan Kerby, (above ?eft to rig"* Furrow, Tommy Hollars, (middle, left to right) Gage pictured are Cohen James and Brayden Bies. (Photos^provided by Jaso'^ hX) ’ and Zane Warner pose for a photo. Not *4 { * I 1* W «r «. ■ -4 » A 9 r rdi i. I' I % ! ■ A* Il I i i - k I 1*^ . 9 1 ► ^in i R J •t r * .• z 1 « r 1 i V 4 Y A 91 uS^®*^** ’’’‘i In i h I I I < s ( 1 J I > SBI Jayson Bussa Editor The county is closing in on a firm to partner with as it embarks on the search for a new administrator. The board’s Personnel and Human Ser­ vices Committee called a special meeting on Monday to interview representatives from two search firms. The committee received six proposals from various firms and quite easily zeroed in on these two as their consensus favorites. But the choice between the two has not been an easy one, as the committee gave themselves a few more days to conduct additional due diligence and check in with references before making a final decision. The personnel committee is scheduled to meet yet again today to decide on a recom­ mendation to bring to the Board of Com­ missioners on Tuesday for final approval. The race is between GovHR, which is headquartered in the Chicago area and is part of the larger MGT of America Consult­ ing, and Brighton-based Walsh Municipal Services. While the county’s points of contact for each firm come with extensive experience in both local government and municipal recruiting, the two firms are starkly differ­ ent. GovHR is a large, nationwide firm that utilizes contracted consultants to conduct searches in localized areas throughout the country. The firm has completed work for Kalamazoo County, Grand Rapids and Ottawa County. Ryan Cotton would be the county’s con­ sultant with GovHR, someone who brings years of both management and recruitment experience. Cotton has served as city manager for Grand Haven (1995-2002), village manag­ er for Spring Lake (2002-2012) and city manager for Holland (2012-2017) before filling leadership roles on an interim basis for Eastpointe, Caledonia and Duvall, « 1 I I �4 r- I, >4 -.w *«* ! P* f"**’ t Page 6 - Thursday. May 9. 2024 - The Hastings Banner ■■ ■ <.s .J - - - ■ - - 1 < > f 1 a* ■ Dean Martin Endres He was an avid hunter, finding solace and excitement in the great outdoors. His love for nature was also evident in the time he spent at the lake. A lifelong fan of the Detroit Lions, Dean's enthusiasm for football was infectious, and game days were always a special occasion. But above all, his greatest pleasure was the time he spent surrounded by his family. Dean was preceded in death by his moth­ er, Nancy Blok, and his stepfather, Bert Blok. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his father, Phil (Ann) Endres; his children, Michael (Danielle) Endres, Matt Endres, and Amanda (Nick Alexander) Endres; his sister, Sandra Henwood; his niece, Ashley Walsh, and the many grand­ children who brought him immense joy. Following Deans wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, Iowa 50037-0839, or online at https://www.redcross.org/donate/. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. giiTbachfuneralhome.net. ¥ __ b** <1 « 7^ 1 w T < ""II /iwJ r Dean Martin Endres, bom on December 4, 1963, in Caledonia, MI, passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 60. Dean graduated from Caledonia High School. He was a self-employed property owner. ■ f ■2 1 Cameron Scott Holland, Hastings and Danielle Lea Clemens, Hastings b s • I Dolores M. Frank passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 7, 2024, at the age of 85 in Hastings, MI. Dolores was bom on July 9, 1938, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the dau^ter of John and Alice (Dickson) Bergstad. In 1953, Dolores Olivia Nicole Lamberg, Middleville and Connor Breannan Shea, Middleville Salice Lynn Goodman, Bellevue and Christopher William Wyman, Bellevue Britney Lee Yvonne Cornelius, Mid­ dleville and Grant Cameron Weesie, Mid­ dleville Lester Stanley Kees HI, Hastings and Kammi Lee Gilbert, Hastings I 1 i i I J > J1 ‘K T I 7r / I ♦ ( <d. A I • T ♦ XT . £ S ♦ II I- * fis • »•. I I *5 • 26 • Transferable should your circumstances changc. * Offers peace of mind knowing where your loved one is every step of the way, and many times we can give the next of kin one last chance •5 hu M lul 4 J * J .4 fl 1^-- *B^ “C T 4 E /J » 1 1 r* _ t* Sb Ife r' * *♦ f I ft £ 4 4 ■l, < 1* 1^ > I K f. ■ ft r J 1 ■ ■•Oi I Ji ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience., HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON *’We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.c Oil . Website: www.hastingsfreemethodist. com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Childrens Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 am.; Worship 10:15 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.in. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. “I. r J. k , I 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. y M ifs 5 T^nfomalion on worship services is proM by Jlw Hostings Banner. ,he churche^and these local businesses: CifCrpliirjb 1351 North M43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Frab nims 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 I I J I ’ b ! Wesley Burton Gillons, cherished hus­ band, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away, surrounded by his family, on May I, 2024, at the age of 90 in Hastings, Ml. Wes- 7 «» r® ri'®’®!*# ads jSsW?®’ I tr Xl3«*** ’aec jaikafca •f, ley was bom on February 18, 1934, in Hast­ ings, MI, the son of Carl and Ada (Moor­ man) Gillons. Wesley grew up in Hastings and attended Hastings Area Schools. He was employed by Hannah’s Cement Block and Allerding Con­ struction. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in the building trade led him to establish his own successful venture, Gillons Construction. Wesley was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge. His zest for life extended beyond his professional endeavors. He was an avid collector of classic cars, a passion he shared with his wife, Opal, and his sonin-law and best buddy, Keith. Together, they attended numerous car shows, creating lasting memories and friendships along the way. His love for gardening, canning, and preserving was more than a hobby; it was a way to nurture and provide for the people he loved. Wesley was preceded in death by his par- t .. fl’.-/ i W a ents, Carl and Ada (Moorman) Gillons; sibr lings;- Howard, Frank, Ledi, Thea, Margaret, Alma, Mina, Noralee, Barb, and Audrty; son, Jeff Gillons; grandson, Nolan Heath, and daughter-in-law, Julie Gillons. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Opal Gillons; sons, Greg, Danny, and Mitch Gillons; daughter, Terry (Keith) Bushee, along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, MI 49058, or Thomapple Manor Life Enrichment Depart­ ment, c/o Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St, Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation was held Sunday, May 5, 2024, with a service that followed at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Leave online condolences at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. V< % 4 I « . V««n^i9 » 1 { ■fl BAB J 1 iWm etiii RIX' L «B 1 -» ■» fl 1* 4 I I I • I a I » . 1 » - 1 T »*fe A 1 at n 11 > 15 I 1 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS >A K I rb I JI // i What you can do if you have a Social Security or SSI overpayment •• rI I I i L Tali PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH % -1 309 E. Woodlawn,Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. fed •2^ e L .^-^r t iX- .1 He is survived by his loving wife, Darcy Bom; brother, Stacy Bom; sister-in-law, Lisa Schroeder; in-laws, Gary and Gloria Nentwig; stepfather, Gene Funk; uncle, Doug (Marcia) Bom; nephew, Nicholas Bom; niece, Jessica Bom. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bom and mother, JoAiin (McCork­ le) Funk. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Memorials can be made to the Aroma Park American Legion Post 1019. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph E. Bom please visit our Sympathy Store. Wesley Burton Gillons X.* >31 / Joseph E. Bom, age 54, of St. Anne passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was bom on September 18, 1969, in Kankakee, the son of Thomas and JoAnn (McCorkle-Funk) Bom. On September 3, 2014, he married Darcy Nentwig in Kanka­ kee. Joe was an avid gardener and he loved planting and growing things. He enjoyed fishing, being on the river, and spending time and volunteering at the Aroma Park American Legion. Most importantly, Joe was an incred­ ibly loving and loyal husband and friend, who was always there for anything his loved ones needed. Joe was true to his word. 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Mom enjoyed traveling the East Coast with Hank while working fairs and carnivals. She loved feeding her Baltimore Orioles, trading her homemade fudge for Bluegill, spending winters in Florida, and watching the Detroit Tigers. Her hobbies included reading, danc­ ing, and creating artificial floral arrange­ ments for every season. She volunteered her time at many Moose Lodge events. She loved all holidays while spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed many summers relaxing at lyier Creek. Memorial contributions in memory of Dolores can be made to the VFW National Home, 3573 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, https.7/vfwnationalhome.org/donate/, a place that held some of her fondest memories. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held July 9, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at the Delton Moose Lodge, 5420 Mooselodge Dr, Delton, MI 49046. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. Joseph E, Born .3 a 1 Five Reasons Girrbach Funeral Home is a better choice than a cremation society. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3252 www.girrbachftineralliome.aet and her 10 siblings were brought to the VFW National Children’s Home in Eaton Rapids, MI from Thompson, Iowa, graduating from Eaton Rapids High School Dolores was a homemaker and worked at Hastings Manufacturing. She and her long­ time companion, Hank Brooks, co-owned and operated Action Amusements. She was a lifelong member of Women of the Moose and the VFW in Nashville, ML Dolores was preceded in death by Hank Brooks; her parents; grandson, Danny R. J. Curtis; brothers, John and Ken Bergstad; sis­ ter, Kathryn Pierce, Bonnie Connor, Ruby Bergstad, Jeanette Moore, and stepson, Douglas Brooks. Her legacy is carried forward by her loving children, Tama (Michael) Allerding, Todd (Lori) Drillock, Tonja Blume, and Tina (David Echelbarger) Frank; stepson, Michael (Connie) Brooks; siblings, Sally (Robert) McConnell, Phyllis Carroll, Helen Boatman, and Penny Bergstad, and grandchildren, Joe, Josh, Tara, Tori, Addie, Ava, Lucy, Emily, Julia, Shayna, Jayson, Josh, William, and 1 -4 I s. Jf X* I Dolores Mae Frank ) Flb^rglaM Product! iMuansmav LU1^‘ B 1 J '.S. 1 I 4 Cooks to celebrate 60th anniversary Lee and Marian Cook will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, and Lee will be celebrating his 86th birthday on the same day. The former Marian Carpenter and Lee Cook were married on May 15, 1964, at the Orangeville Baptist Church by Rev. Glen Campbell. Lee is a retired millwright from Hackett Construction and Millwright Services and Millwrights Local 1102 in Battle Creek. Marian worked at Delton State Bank, Doster Lumber and Upjohn. Both Lee and Marian served as Orangeville Township officers for over 30 years. T'hey have five children: Mark (Su) Calk­ ins, Mike Calkins, David Cook, Gordon ( isa) Cook, and Kenny Cook. They also Srandchildren; Chris (Chastidy) a kins, Karl Calkins, Katie Calkins, Adam Ca kins, Thad (Jenny) Calkins, Jacob (Kate) calkins Lauryn Cook, Sarah Cook, Mary 00 , Wyatt Cook (deceased). They also have SIX great-grandchildren. tk ’ shower would be appreciated in Cards may be sent to Lee and 6481 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046. No gifts please. Hillary Hatch Public Affairs Specialist An overpayment occurs when Social Secu­ rity pays a person more money in Social Security benefits or SSI payments than should have been paid. The amount of the overpay­ ment is the difference between the payment received and the amount that was due. Social Security is required by law to adjust benefits or recover debts when an overpayment occurs. If you receive an overpayment notice, It will explain why you’ve been overpaid, the overpayment amount, your repayment options and your appeal and waiver rights. After receiving an overpayment notice. you can: - Repay the overpayment in full or through a repayment plan by check, money order credit card or by monthly deductions from’ your Social Security benefit. You may be able to make a full or partial repayment using Pay. gov or your bank’s online bill pay option We offer flexible repayment plans, includine payments as low as $10 per month. - Appeal the overpayment if you don’t agree that you’ve been overpaid, or you believe the amount is incorrect. You can request a non-medical reconsideration online or you can submit a completed SSA-561 Request for Reconsideration, to your local Social Security office. - Request that we waive the overpayment if you believe you are not at fault for causing the overpayment and you cannot afford to pay the money back or it is unfair for some other reason. You can ask for a waiver by submitting a completed SSA-632, Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery, to your local office. If your overpayment is $1,000 or less, we may be able to process your waiver request quickly by telephone. You can contact your local office or call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Request a different repayment amount if you are unable to meet your necessary living expenses due to the current repayment amount. If you are unable to repay the debt within 60 months due to the negotiated repay­ ment amount, you will be asked to complete form SSA-634, Request for Change in Over­ payment Recovery Rate. You can find the form at ssa.gov/formsyssa-634.pdf. - This is a recent policy change. Previous policy required the completion of the SSA634 if the overpayment could not be repaid within 36 months. To learn more about overpayments and cour _ process, visit SSA’s Understanding SSI Over­ payments webpage at ssa.gov/ssi/text-overpay-ussi.htm, read its Overpayments fact sheet at ssa.gov/marketing/assets/materials/EN-0510106.pdf, or watch its Overpayment video at youtube.com/watch?v=pxYYcjqkFvM. Hi7/(jrv f/alcA is the PiMic Affairs Special­ ist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 3045 Knapp Knapp NE Grand Rapids. MI 49525. or via email at hiUary.hatch@ssa.gov. i'? 'V 5'Mb w * I s I V ( li > K fi } V > X t1“ ’A s % "a. V < * 'C T;- rv ? 1 h s's '■ A' 'u * X -x A k \ ► t ' br. ■b .*• K ■ 't 1 A •1 s �kk •/jl o ..•fi r * f II • i » K ..I. V Along the Thornapple River t i i <.•-1 i I III 4 b h I A i I The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 2024 .4 fl loot back at the stories and Golumns on local history In the Hastings Banner Joyce F. Weinbrecht Banner June 16, 1994 The Thomapple River was named for the thorny shrubs that bloomed prettily in the spring and had red, apple-like fruit in the fall. The Thomapple River t>egins in Section 12 of Eaton Township, Eaton County, wanders through Eaton County northward and then westward to the Barry County line and into Nashville, gaining in size, fed by the creeks t and drainage ditches. I Through the Village of Nashville into Thor­ napple Lake, it flows through the lake continu­ I ing northwest to Hastings a winding snake in •w* the same northwesterly pattern through Rut­ land Township, touching Yankee Springs Township then into Irving Township, turning —**!i more to the north, just west of Irving through Middleville where it heads almost due north, still winding, still gathering its water volume from the creeks and streams as it enters Kent County. At the baseline. Section 2 in Thomap­ A marker at Indian Landing at Chariton Park. ple Township, it still moves northward to f Alaska, Whimeyville, Cascade to Ada, where The Potawatomi and Ottawa living Roads were built, often following the existing the Thomapple River joins the Grand River the Thornapple River would head westalong and Wver. enter^ trails made by the natives. The roads built by which flows north from Jackson to Lansing, then west from Lansing. The Thomapple emp­ the Grand River, heading west to Lake Michi­ white men were wide enough for wagons to travel. The habitot for game was disturbed ties into the Grand, which moves to the west, gan, where they traveled “down the lake” to and white men killed animals for reasons emptying into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven. the Straits of Mackinac. They often carried other than for food and furs, often to protect This was the route followed by the native with them the bodies of their dead to be burled their animals and crops. Game became scarce tribes living in this area as they migrated in the sacred burial ■ounds near the Straits^ and made hunting for food much harder. north to the Straits in the spring and returned The bodies were _____ __ _ temporarily interred certain winter. This southern area of Michigan burial areas awaiting\his finaTjoumeyat north In the 1840s, when Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act reached Michigan, many was the winter hunting grounds of the Otta­ Summers at the Straits were spent raising wa, Potawatomi and Chippewa tribes, a pat­ com, collecting and drying berries and cere­ of the local tribes were moved first to the reservation near Niles and then down the tern they had followed for at least 150 years. monials. In October as frost came, the leaves Trail of Tears to an area west of the Missis­ The Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa b^ame brightly colored, the birds began sippi River. The ways of the early natives of are three tribes that belong to the Algonquin mi^ating southward and the tribes would language group. They share some common Michigan were soon lost as the white man their possessions again, returning characteristics and were able to understand up Lake Michigan, leaving the Straits in a took over the land. But they left behind arti­ facts of their way of living and bodies of each other’s dialect. convoy with groups dropping off as they their dead in the sacred, if sometimes tempo­ The Ottawa came to Michigan from Cana­ headed up the various rivers, heading inland rary, burial grounds, for the white man to da. The Potawatomi came across Lake Mich­ Byry County natives returned up the Grand turn up with his plows. igan from Wisconsin and the Chippewa came and toen up the Thomapple into Barry County Left behind too were stories and legends from the Lake Erie area. The Algonquins arriving back at their winter quarters and their that intrigue those of us who came after. were found in the area north of what is now home hunting grounds. They would quickly Our overview begins in Nashville, Castle­ Tennessee, to the Mississippi River and to the settle in and the hunting would begin at once. at once. ton Township, where the river enters Barry south of the Hudson Bay. The coming of the white man into MichiCounty and will end at the baseline of ThorThe southernmost points of the Great Lakes were considered to be the “head” of the e body of water, so that when researching the rotawatomi. They learned to use sails to On the south bank of the Thomapple, writings of early writers heading south was move their canoes and boats on the Great where by 1864 the Village of Nashville considered as “going up” and traveling north Lakes. They craved the trinkets and beads would stand, there was a mill and a small was considered “going down.** and traded furs, maple sugar, com and dried venison for u- ’ . ------ Settlement that often formed at mill sites. The As soon as the maple sugar season was PionP. 1855.Asettlementofnatives probfinished in the southern areas of the state, tem^rof “ ot^l> ‘ ?ie I thinking in ably Ottawa, occupied the area now known as families gathered their simple belongings, lerms or owning the land, a concept diffi­ Putnam Park. often stashing some items in pits dug in the cult for the natives to understand. Trees were The river was dammed to make the water *ound or hiding them in caves. cut down and burned to make room for crops. volume to operate the mill. There were sever­ *r al other mills, Mallett and Johnson’s grist « mill, 1867; Griffeth and Grant grist mill, i.. 1870; A.W. Olds, a sawmill in 1870’ and r‘ * Dickenson’s sawmill and planing mill, 1870. 11 ' f M The fragments of the dam remain to remind r us of those times. t The bridge over the Thomapple was first a ■ i 1 wooden structure, then an iron truss bridge. < K The present bridge was built in 1934. r 1 Raymond Knolls, one of the workers on the span, was pinned by a beam being put into *“A place. M pidce. It Il severed severea his ms leg leg nearly nearly in in two. two. He He refused to have the surgeiy to remove the leg and died of gangrene. in 1805, Robert B. Gregg came to the area, area. ■“ ■.IGreggs Crossing Road is named for him. The it bridge on Greggs Crossing has been aban1 doned and probably will be removed (1994). In 1845, there was an Indian village near »B2. there, at the junctions of the roads now known as Thomapple and Woodland roads. The river enters Thomapple Lake from the * east on the southeast end. Mud Creek enters • .I the lake from the northeast. The river flows through the lake. On the north side of the lake, there was a rf.settlement of Potawatomi. There was a mis­ A, slide at the Thornapple Lake pavilion. sion, a school, Hastings District No. 5 in T ' r: <1 II V iW I i » > I I ■■ I i I ■* ♦ 5 4 . *' I . ! A« » 4 * Ji J 'f J ♦ I a I 1 ( I — Page 7 . TURNING BACK THE PAGES , I -A 4 fl .1 t' * I I 5i IK A I M ^^PhE ■8oni Heis Wl • I He enjeyed iV*^ t a c: i* d '■kB ’JUlSll'iSl. *** 9 •''“leF Burton M r* ry \ ■ Sias 3 1? El Hhee ami anffided £ * f) 1 'hf > t t V I J) 3«MsCaH9ii)iiail.«iijc(fr ■ * r • T. • -V 1 A r A I A J ajeise t ir Iffiliiii^ Bt M h „ M jj*,, L » Sui bwi! J bw^GiOcs Bisbit lb;fttii mzv V iKt«, s^t aid &ieait w 1 iwohadf^ li]6esof&sm,pieasec®aijte« J11 MtXKkxbtl&ssfcrl^eQeald iiMid te wbr lnWP5tte'E,llaaii^Mi MjiidatarfcfeKCKapassiiK tefiie Mra life b uh ted Opal ad hiss® u* I F' 4, ♦ & *< I Jj* acy ?IK3T® tliai folloftid t 1 I teiosed B" X J bl eotbff® Doctor Universe I V. JI * I « Let the sunshine in ^hy do we need the sun? Samai, 9. Ohio 1 > k I • - 1 J «*» 't 9 Mb « it V 1 •J— b 4 •* * A The Iron truss bridge in Nashville, next to the waterworks Section 25, Hastings Township, opened in 1853, just north of what is now known as Charlton Park. Seven native families owned land in this area by deed at this time. Indian Landing on the south end of the lake, where the river begins again, was a gathering point for tribes­ men. There are some burial sites high on the bank, looking over the present historic vil­ lage. On the south side of Thomapple Lake, where High Banks Creek empties into the lake, there was a sawmill just west of the present site of Morgan, which was at one time jiamed Sheridan. The mill, site caa still be id'entified, at the entrance to the campgrounds aAo. tu.. __ j from Grand Rapids .. to After the railroad Jackson went through, travel between Hastings and Thomapple Lake became easier. There was a station in Morgan. It was illegal to net fish on the lake, so it was often done at night, with the fishermen going out after dark to spread their nets and bring in their catch. The ever-present game warden would take the train out from Hastings, the county seat, to check for illegal net fishing on the lake. The station master al Hastings would notify the sUtion master at Morgan that there was a game warden aboard the train. The Morgan station master would place a Intern high on the mailbag arm to warn the fishermen that trouble was approach­ and Standpipe Hill. ing. By the time the train got to Morgan, there wouldn’t be a fisherman on the lake. Then came George Sumner and his auto­ mobile. That was the end of worry-free net fishing on Thomapple Lake. There was a ist mill located on High Bank Creek south of what is now M-79 where the village of Barryville once stood. Sept. 23, 1837, when Lorenzo Mudge arrived, he found three wigwams on the land he had taken up in Castleton Township 32. He removed the sap trough and other items used in making maple sugar stored there and moved into one of the wigwams, using it as temporary quarters while he built a log shanty. When the owners of the wigwam returned from the north that spring, they were indignant but they calmed down when Mr. Mudge agreed to “pay” for his use of their shelter. They became frequent visitors to the Mudge cabin. In Barryville Cemetery there is a white market for an Indian chief named Asquesah who was well known along that part of the Thomapple River and Thomapple Lake. His kindness was appreciated by the settlers of the area. They took care of his burial and purchased the marker for his grave. On the east side of the Thomapple, toward the southern end, there was a resort, which was known as Reid’s Resort for many years. Many good times, swimming, dancing and skating were had there. M ___ 11 do w |«ial<, „,X‘ SeflW’ I 2 4 I' Sociil 4 r h '1 ■ so® fcl I Dear Samai, Right now, the sun is shining through my window. It feels warm on my muzzle. 1^ talked about the sun with Guy Worthey. s a professor of astronomy and physics at Washington State University. hie told me that our lives depend on the sun. The sun keeps you warm and powers everything,” Worthey said. “Without it. Earth would be a frozen nightmare.” The sun is a yellow dwarf star. It’s made of super-hot gases. Since it isn’t solid, the part of the sun we call the surface is really fts inner atmosphere-called the photo­ sphere. If yoQ could stick a thermometer into the photosphere, it would read 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. But the sun’s outer s atmosphere-called the corona-reaches a chopping 3.5 million degrees. Toasty! Fortunately, the sun is about 93 million miles from Earth. Our planet is in the Gold­ ilocks Zone. That’s the distance from the sun that s just right-so we’re not too hot or too cold. It’s why Earth has liquid water and supports life. The average temperature on Earth’s sur­ face is 59 degrees. Compare that with our nearest neighbors. Venus has a temp of 867 degrees, and Mars is a frigid minus 85 degrees. The sun also provides the energy we need to live. Plants use green organs in the cells of their leaves-called chloroplasts-to col­ lect the sun’s light. Then the plant changes the light energy into chemical energy. Plants save some of that energy to use later. They store it as complex sugars in the plant’s body. When animals like us eat plants, we get all that stored energy for our­ selves. Animals that eat animals-like wild cats chasing down a rabbit or humans enjoying a burger-take in the energy stored by those animals after they ate plants. The third thing the sun does is hold Earth in its orbit. The sun pulls on the Earth just like the Earth pulls on your body so you don’t float off into space. But Earth is mov­ ing really fast. As the sun pulls and the Earth moves, we wind up orbiting around the sun. So, what would happen if the sun disap­ peared? “We would go sailing away into interstel­ lar space,’’ Worthey said. “We would leave our buddies like Venus and Mars. We would keep the moon, but we wouldn’t be able to see it because everything would be dark.’* Without the sun pulling on it. Earth would zoom off, traveling nearly 19 miles per second. Without the sun’s light, it would be completely dark, and plants wouldn’t be able to make food. That means no food for animals either. Plus, it would be seriously cold. Worthey told me that, if you take away the sun’s heat, the universe’s temperature is 3 degrees above absolute zero. Absolute zero means the lowest tempera­ ture possible. That’s about minus 459 degrees. At that temp, all the atoms that make up everything will basically stop moving. It’s hard to imagine what that would be like-but we don’t need to worry about it. Our star will be there shining down on us for billions of years to come. For us, it’s sun-stoppable. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to i^ashington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, corn. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for May 10-16 May 1-31 - May Storybook Walk: “Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures’* by Constance Van Hoven, illustrated by Alan Marks. Take a journey across various eco­ systems to discover Earth’s rarest and blu­ est treasures. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. May 1-31 - Summer Wildflower Nature Walk on the Lupine Trail. Can you identify common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of colors, shapes and pat­ terns of Michigan’s wildflowers. Saturday, May 11 - Spring Wildflower Walk along the Beech-Maple Ridge Trail, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Are you looking for a casual walk along wildflower-carpeted trails? Join the Institute to explore Michigan’s many spring wildflowers in both forests and wetlands. Saturday, May 11 - Spring Wildflower Hike at the Little Grand Canyon, 1-3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Wildflower Week by joining the Institute for a hike through the Little Grand Canyon property. Sunday, May 12 - Mother’s Day Brunch: Spring! Nature’s Renewal, 11:15 a.m. Join folk singer and storyteller Robin Nott as he explores spring awakenings and its prom­ ise of renewed hope with songs and stories. 1 p.m. brunch seating is full. Monday, May 13 - Barry County STEM night, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Institute staff to learn about student projects from around Barry County. Attendees can also visit with local groups to hear how their families can get more involved with STEM projects around the county and state. Wednesday. May 15 - Stewardship Workday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Thursday, May 16 - 2024 Trail Blazers Social Hike. 10 a.m.-noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY SCHEDULE May 9-23 - Big Library Read by Overdrive: “Wild New World** by Dan Flores. Thursday, May 9 - Cookies & Complaining for Teens, 3:30-5 p.m.; Movie Memories and Mile­ stones watches a 1941 film, 5 p.m. Friday, May 10 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. (last story time until June 7), Monday, May 13 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 - Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. J 5<: I i I 5?^ J I �* , r Page 8 I * ‘ I I 1 - Thursday. May 9. 2024 - The Haatinga Banner ft i. X '<u-'Ji' J Lb *t 1’ ■-♦.v •* - ? t I r-' ra J,. / Rhoto^Einisli I K.; - 0 4 ' A Z-4 (t ? t i 'J <- !4 9 V , -V 4^ J f * .1 > < ( M ¥ i5 *.-w *' J I 1 * ••A •* *W * r <I I “i!? z L» * 1 4 4^^ -*A’ r V* 9: w 1*.4 S' •C •t* >' i * :> if 1 1 •/ * ^4 % L:f?^5r1 '‘’9’ A » I J*^ •r > -S kA: .; ■ *41 V r<4 «•< ». Senior living facility Carveth Village marked the eve of the Kentucky Derby with a signature annual event. The Middleville-based facility held its Derby Day wheelchair races and derby hat-making competition last week Friday. Carveth Village has been holding the event for nearly 15 years. Derby Day was formerly an event only available to members of its own community, but following the pandemic, administrators for the facility invited others from throughout the area. In the last three years, the racers form Carveth Village have challenged different organizations such as the Commission on Aging, Thornapple Emergency Services and Barry County Central Dispatch. "Our hope for next year is to coordinate a little sooner with the long-term care facilities in the county and for them to bring their residents along to enjoy the shenanigans,” said Makenzi Peters, administrator at Carveth Village. “The goal is always to have fun and be silly while also spending time with our seniors. Of course, the winners of the races get homemade trophies along with bragging rights for the year.” Commission on Aging - or, the Commission on Winning, which was their team’s name - won thi$ year. ^L<2C Sj S’^l :.;P^ r W‘’ A * i* - NO STOPPING TO SMELL THE ROSES: *i^*r A I V ' Pv r . R T* St. Rose holds its annual 5K and Fun Run Parchment sweeps pair with Delton Kellogg baseball team Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team was swept in a tough doubleheader with Parchment Thursday afternoon in Delton. Parchment took 12-0 and 15-4 wins over the host Panthers. Parchment pitcher Nate Terry tossed a no-hitter in the five-inning opener. He struck out 11 and a single walk, drawn by Delton Kellogg’s Dylan Fichtner, kept him from the perfect game. Game two was a five-inning affair too. Chad Stopher sparked the Delton Kellogg offense a bit. He was 2-for-2 at the pate with a double, a walk, two RBIs and two runs scored. Keegan Hill had ±e Delton team’s only other hit. Delton Kellogg was slated to return to Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division action Wednesday afternoon against Gobles. The Panthers head to Gull Lake for a Saturday afternoon ballgame and then will be at Allegan in the SAC Valley for two next Tuesday, May 14. 9^ -V <• I « T d - J- I *1 X * /La*'” ■ While horses in the Kentucky Derby were partaking in the “Run for the Roses” on Sat­ urday, in Hastings, another race was taking place with the same name. This one involved competitors of the twolegged variety. St. Rose of Lima School held its annual St. Rose Run for the Roses 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, designed to raise money for the school while giving competitors the opportu­ nity to partake in a timed race. Our mission is community outreach via health and fitness,” school officials said about the event. “Our race committee’s goal is to continue to make this an annual event as we have since 2016. We hope, through this family event, that the Hastings and neighbor­ ing communities will be exposed to the vari­ ety of rich resources our town has to offer.” The Run for the Roses 5K and Fun Run sent runners down the Thomapple Riverwalk in Hastings. Following the race, participants were invited to enjoy the downtown shop­ ping and restaurants as a way of supporting local business. This year, 30 participants got in on the action. Kellen Boge,,age 13, crossed the fin­ ish line first, finishing the 5K in 18:20, just six seconds ahead of second-place Parker Smith, who is 14 years old. 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R< s I r ■e Delton Kellogg's Elliott Rogers pitches for his team during its doubleheader with Visiting Parchment Thursday in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The driver seemed frustrated he had to stop while crossing guards held traffic at the inter­ section for children to cross, Boulter said. The man revved his engine and inched closer to a crossing guard in the crosswalk after the kids had crossed, he said. When the crossing guard in front of the vehicle moved, the driver quickly took off, striking the side of his body. “It didn’t cause injury, but it was a very dangerous situation,” Boulter said. I’m appalled at the fact that some person would special Graduates Issue Place vour Graduate in our June 1 issue and in w51 appear in the Reminder the May 30 issue. the Banner on aX *<1 <iT9 Let your graduate and everyone know how proud you are! 'I” a 5 © © © » 4 < L t 1 © and 16.00 in the Banner Abby Smith Ads for as (various sizos © ca line just contact our office Ohoto and information on submit your information and payment. You can for more t PARENTS: Mr. & Smith w '0 ruu| ( I RRl I k I 1 1 269.945.9105 f * middhschqql . pmeschool © © ■r 1 % * 4 ^e can design and prinftyour Graduation Invitations and Thank You cards. D 1b »A ffvi] © © Bai “Is) Caledonia, HS 0 k M » 12? -210 « » a: «EKaiBKE4aMA»^^ m- -T. w «• <A I'» i »e» «<£» ♦V ■*«:»«« « <i25na, M« M *f *JI rum '-as mUh ^* >1 jaPsBBfeSfiSwsH 5&1! < zzs^GcteMK , shae ato 3ra) C» feaffi politic (R) i lf= Inn] © © do anything such as that.” The intersection is one of the city’s busiest and only two blocks away from Central Ele­ mentary and Hastings Middle School. The two crossing guards that man the intersection have raised their concerns about driver behav­ ior at the intersection, documenting safety issues they see on the Hastings Crossing Guards Facebook page. Boulter said he’s told officers to watch the intersection before and after school hours, and expects they 11 slop any drivers causing safety issues. “I have instructed officers that morning and night, barring any emergencies they have to handle, they are up there,” he said. “They will be writing tickets for people running red lights and people disregarding the crossing guards - and that goes for any crossing guards in the city.” Boulter said the department is looking at ways to improve pedestrian safety, but enforcement is a key part of that plan. Because the Broadway and Green intersection in par­ ticular brings lots of traffic from out of town a reputation for being tough on violator^ might be the only thing to get the message across. It’s a reputation he’s alright with having if it means kids are safer, Boulter said To keep pedestrians safe and avoid a cita­ tion, drivers should follow a few common-sense practices. Stop for red lights stop for yellow lights unless you can not safely do so, and do not cross pedestrian crosswalks while crossing guards are in the intersection Drivers should . also -- make ■•—'* an «>• effort cuuu to 10 pay attention, especially before and after schwl hours. A Hastings student was struck last fall on Clinton Street after suddenly tryine to cross in the middle of the block. “It’s scary, but it brings back the point that we as drivers need to pay attention because they’re children,” Boulter said. “They h^Z something else on their mind.” Boulter said the department is currently looking to hire another crossing guard. He commended the work they do every day bo h m protecting students and building relmior ships in the community. ."’‘’“g'’ O" ‘crossing guard did get struck Friday, they were right back -i* ‘t 4 a ■ ►”’h SIS f t L./.- X ’ 4i at ?■*>’'5^^ se 5 »* I Ki I- 4 -5'.' *Ki-**. B-*5-rT6 I r. <' -5» A M/* »•» < ( >? kA 5ai I *’ •a 3 T ?**7^ aW*'* 4 I Hunter McLaren Staff Writer A Hastings crossing guard was struck by a vehicle last week at one of the city’s busiest intersections. Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter said a man driving a black SUV struck a crossing guard at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Green Street last Friday. The crossing guard walked away from the incident with no major injuries, Boulter said. jtrse ■ 'M ’-t Hastings crossing guard struck by driver, police increase presence &t > M* I—•. k •l ? 1 f A-- sessof O’-' « AfcS cx?*^ • - « :4* I Z Mbi Delton Kellogg's Dylan Fichtner puts his bat on the ball during his team's dou­ bleheader with Parchment at Delton Kellogg High School Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ■' «• 1 bt ^iKhoMw rt'. »r^i' W' * * * *• “ ®K J ." < k I " ii 44 I w I ’ «« 4i^ ^’lat tirs i| *k,^ « ’®’»1!«-\ W *«O a f **>'. » ■ vj X « > k ■ t s t n « ■*^4 k 1 A i t safety gear crossing kids,” he said. I I ( 1_. t �SPORTS The Hastings 4 ANNER [ 4 I section b •1, Thursday, May 9,2024 * Wells blows everyone away in 400, breaks 48-year-old mark * a I « f I '* 'W *4.' r. X-- A*: s ' I J ■a r- A. *■7 J? ft ; —-Kiw^. 1 Bi. 1 " - .• I p » 4 A i r ".w * X ft t % * ***T ce. 3 kF ■ ♦ I 3W1 £, .y wc A” J 2f I / ;■'>■ I ■III a aai 3! 2 51- 3 t ' w t *> I crossing guard struck by police increase presence '’2“«of' ibe city’s tos ■ V I ■ ’t.S J :a y s > I r > / «»J r 1'r / Si** y A* f '4 , « Matthew Seavey the 800. 1 Lakewood had guys go 1-2-4 in the 1 IO­ a* meter high hurdles. Senior Shane Raffler improved his PR in the race to 15.90 to win - z ’• sr it. Senior Colt Endsley was second in 16.99 and junior Ryan Galgoci placed fourth. In the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Raffler won with a PR of 41.33. Galgoci improved his PR pt M SJ to 46.19 to place third and sophomore Benja­ —-vr. ' min Possehn was sixth. Every guy the Vikings put on the track finished in the top ten in their race. Junior ^4 Riley Johnson was the runner-up in the 800meter run with his season-best time of 2 minutes 14.36 seconds and he was the runThornapple Kellogg junior Brooklyn Harmon won the high jump and the two hurdles races in an OK Gold Conference double ner-up in the 1600-meter run with a personal dual with South Christian and Cedar Springs in Middleville Thursday. Those points helped the TK ladies finish off a perfect 7-0 record time of 5:01.91. season of conference duals. (File photo) lauics m ii=.r i on a peneci / u Freshman Kaden Rohrbacher led the Viking boys in the 3200-meter run with a time of 12:33.07. Lakewood foursomes were second in all four relay races. In the field, Endsley set his PR in the long jump to win it at 18-11 and Possehn moved his PR to 16-7.5 to place third. Senior Elijah Jablonski won the high jump at 5-8 and Endsley was fourth in that one at 5-2. » Portland won the 4x 100-meter relay, the >rett Bremer That was Harmon’s fastest 300 hurdles race mon and senior Kendra Coe closed out the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay Sports Editor of the season and sophomore teammate Mia meet for TK winning the 4x400-meter relay and the NorthPointe Christian boys finished The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track Hilton was second with her best 300 hurdles in 4:16.50. Kietzman, Coe, Ellie Harmon and ahead of the Vikings in the 4x800-meter relay. and field team finished off an undefeated time ever at 48.12. Crews won the 4x800-meter relay in 10:21.19. Sophomore Taylor Carpenter took the season of OK Gold Conference duals with Harmon also won the high jump with a PR Dykhouse wasn’t only one of the Trojans’ lone victory for the Lakewood girls. She wins over Cedar Springs and South Christian of 4 feet 10 inches. Corson cleared 4-10 to most successful sprinters, she also set her PR cleared 8-0 for the win in the pole vault. in Middleville Thursday. place second in that event. in the shot put at 34 feet 3.5 inches to win that Senior Annabelle Stank had a third-place The TK ladies outscored South Christian Hilton, Marcukaitis, freshman Ellie Harevent and was second in the long jump with a mark of 96-11 in the discus with junior 103-34 on the day and took a 102-35 win personal record leap of 15-10.75. teammate Kara Fedewa fifth in that event. over the Cedar Springs girls to get to 7-0 in Cedar Springs senior Taylor Diemond won Fedewa and Stank placed sixth and seventh the conference. The OK Gold Conference the pole vault at 10-6, but two TK girls, fresh­ respectively in the shot put. Championship meet is Friday, May 10, at man Lydia Slagel and HUtonj^ both cleared Viking senior Nadia Martin was one of the Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. 4 8-6 behind her to improve their PRs and place day’s top distance runners. She placed third The TK boys spilt their two conference second and third. in the 3200-meter run in 14:53.08 and sixth in duals. The Trojans beat South Christian Seniors Kyle VanHaitsma, Jaxan Sias, the 1600-meter run. 96-41, but fell to Cedar Springs 87-50. Lucas VanMeter and Ethan Bonnema had a Lakewood senior Jasmine Stewart set her Wins came in 12 of the 11 events for the TK pretty good day for the TK boys’ team. The personal record at 29.47 in the 200-meter ladies. Junior Emma Dykhouse led a sweep of four closed the meet by winning the dash to place sixth in that event. the top three spots in the 100-meter dash for 4x400-meter relay in 3:37.36. Stewart teamed with senior Kylie Walking­ TK with a time of 14.03. Senior Mali Holland VanHaitsma set his PR at 6-2 in the high ton, junior Hayley Merryfield and freshman took the runner-up points and Sydney Martin jump to win that event. Sias won the 400Skylarr Anderson to place third in the ran her fastest 100 yet to place third. meter dash in 52.82 - his best time of the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:58.20. Holland and Dykhouse teamed up with season in the race. VanMeter led a 1-2-3 That was the top relay finish for the Lake­ junior Lydia Schilthroat and senior Eva Cor­ sweep of the 800-meter run for the TK boys < wood girls. son to win the 4x 100-meter relay in 53.51 with a time of 2:04.70. The Vikings were set to head to Eaton Rap­ seconds. Holland, Corson, senior Sophia Bonnema was the runner-up in the 200ids for a Capital Area Activities Conference Marcukaitis and sophomore Madison Kietz­ meter dash and third in the 100-meter dash. White Division dual Wednesday, May 8, in a man combined to win the 4x200-meter relay TK junior Jacob Draaisma was second to meet postponed from Tuesday afternoon. for the TK girls in 1 minute 53.88 seconds. VanMeter in the 800 with a time of 2:05.80 W-- ’ Corson was the 200-meter dash champion and senior teammate Kaden Hamming set his too with a time of 27.88. PR in that race at 2:13.11 to place third, TK junior Ava Crews won the 1600-meter Draaisma was second in the 1600-meter run run in 5:32.20 and the 800-meter run in too, behind Cedar Springs sophomore Ethan 2:26.69. She was the runner-up to the Sailors’ Shoffher, and VanMeter was third in that race. senior Ellia Agar in the 3200-meter run with Trojan freshman Brandan Velting won the Agar racing to a new PR of 11:44.87. Thornapple Kellogg senior Jaxan Sias 300-meter intermediate hurdles race in 44.11 Junior Brooklyn Hiirmon won the two hur­ ran his fastest 400-meter dash of the seconds, with a trio of South Christian guys dles races for the TK ladies. She finished the season to win the race in a double dual setting their PR on his heels. 100-meter hurdles in 15.67 seconds and the with South Christian and Cedar Springs The TK boys close the conference duals 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 47.04. with a 3-4 record. Thursday in Middleville. (File photo) ( I 1 I 1 ^*1 •. V I' . /' ry yi. -►»- 4 4. <<•« ft 4 £ •l -y * u «v I > T5< ♦ k ‘I * < 4 « J I y 1 TK girls finish undefeated season of Gold track duals *1 ( II Ji 4 * L i 4 I «« , .e >4/ a i'if % ■ .-4 Sports Editor Nobody was particularly close to him. No Viking has ever been faster. Lakewood junior Donnie Wells set a new school record with his winning time of 50.29 seconds in the 400-meter dash Saturday at the Portland Invitational. Wells had to push himself as there wasn’t anyone at his side or even on his heels really. Portland sophomore Nolan Abytowski was Wells’ closest competitor in the race finishing more than three seconds back in 53.36. The Viking record stood for 48 years after Roland Stair ran to a time of 50.3 seconds in the race in 1976. Wells was a state qualifier in Division 2 in the race a sophomore last spring and fin­ ished 16^” at the state finals after winning the Greater Lansing Activities Conference championship in the race. He set his PR to that point at the state finals at 51.86 and had ticked under that a couple times this spring before his school record run marked the first time he’d hit the finish line in less than 51 seconds. The win in that race wasn’t enough for the Lakewood boys to race by the Portland Raid­ ers in the team standings. Portland won its eight-team home invitational by a score of 188-162 over the runner-up Vikings. NorthPointe Christian was a distant third with an overall score of 83 points. Portland St. Pat­ rick won the girls’ title 127-126 over the Portland girls with Waverly third with 69 points. The Lakewood girls were sixth on the day with 42 points. Wells also placed third in the 200-meter dash in 23.11 seconds. He was one of three Vikings in the top eight in the race. Junior Ethan Goodemoot was seventh and junior Jackson Thomas third. Results were similar in the 400 with Wells winning, freshman teammate Michael Goodemoot third and exchange student Bruno Cano Fernandez seventh for the Vikings. In the 100-meter dash, the Vikings had Thomas fifth, sophomore Benjamin Possehn seventh and sophomore Ethan Matthews tenth. NorthPointe Christian senior Alex Pranger was the day’s top sprinter. He won the 100 in 11.48 and the 200 in 23.06. - a new PR in that 200. He also won the discus with a personal record throw of 167 feet 9 inches. Portland had Andrew Feldpausch win the 3200-meter run, Owen Moore the 1600 and 'fck ♦'0s .fl M. * •• » 5 .ASm .* u * f ♦l Brett Bremer » ^1 I ' w'PxjfiS Jfiillf Schfldlit $ .- ' t n«E S’*'**'*“ “2 vd Mill 'J * e* A *1^ I '’jsr*-** •A. jv J -•j; »• 4 •r r* Jt r ff r* < tJ scliool I® *«« tf VI i I I V I j F*i K< “1 * ■ ■■■■ / I* fe. thai iwo^ ♦T LAKEWOOD *WI !U!»>' besaii W i ■ * ‘i* . t'! I < n A )- / ^r ♦ I0 S 5 # * . ' * ir’ 1 islooW' Brett Bremer >' } f ] 9 A 1 > * ’U T ■* ) t ♦i I J 1 Lion baseball sweeps sets with Leslie and Carson City-Crystal X. >5. ‘ * • r97, i -0^- •r • * jtt'i :«* *!w : •••* % t 7 r.i I i /t Lakewood junior Donnie Wells, a state qualifier last spring, broke a 48-year-old Lakewood record in the 400-meter dash with his winning time of 50.29 seconds at the Portland Invitational Saturday. (File photo) « Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity baseball team bounced back from its first Big 8 Conference defeat by sweeping non-conference Carson City-Crystal and Leslie late last week. The Lions, who are 8-1 in the Big 8 Con­ ference so far this spring, are set to host Reading for a doublcheader Friday afternoon and will be home for their annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament Sat­ urday in Vermontville, Former Greater Lansing Activities Con­ ference foe Leslie fell 7-2 and 5-1 in a pair with the Lions Saturday, May 4, in Vermont­ ville. Jakeb McDonald and Teegen McDonald teamed up on the mound in game one, each allowing one run. Jakeb started and got the win in five innings of work. He struck out four, walked two and allowed three hits. Tee­ gen gave up one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the final two innings of the 7-2 Lion win. Maple Valley had ten hits powered by Cam Carpenter who was 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. Ayden Wilkes went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI in the lead-off spot. Callan Hoefler, Teegen McDon­ ald and Noah Musser had one hit each. Andrew Shepard was 2-for -4 with an RBI. Musser had an RBI too. The Lions broke things open with four runs in the top of the sixth inning that extended their lead from 3-1 to 7-1 at the time. In game two, Hoefler took the mound and shut out the Blackhawks for five innings before giving up a single run in the top of the sixth. He struck out six, walked two and gave up one hit. Teegen McDonald came on in relief again and struck out one while giving up two hits in the seventh. At the plate in game two, Teegen McDon­ ald was 2-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI. Carpenter doubled, and Musser, Sheperd, Carson Milboum and Connor Joseph had one single each. Carpenter had an RBI and Joseph drove in two runs. In a doubleheader at Carson City-Crystal Thursday, the Lions took 6-5 and 18-8 victories. Maple Valley rallied for four runs with two out in the top of the seventh to get the one-run victory in game one. Wilkes belted a double into left field to get the Lions started in their last at-bat. Hoefler followed with a walk and an error put Jakeb McDonald on base, load­ ing the bases. Carpenter came up and cleared the bases with a triple to center that tied the game at 5-5 and then he came home on an RBI single into right by Teegen McDonald. I —* I I Carpenter threw a 1-2-3 bottom of the sev­ enth to finish off the win. He went the distance on the mound allowing four earned runs on three hits and four walks. He struck out four. The teams were tied 8-8 after two innings in game two, with the Lions scoring eight in the top of the first and Carson City-Crystal answering with eight in the bottom of the second. The Lions kept scoring from there in the 18-8 win. Wilkes and Jake McDonald had three hits apiece. Maple Valley had II hits and 13 walks and also scored three unearned runs in the win, Wilkes had a double, two singles, walked twice and scored five runs. He drove in two, Jakeb McDonald had three RBIs and two runs scored and one walk. Joseph tripled and scored three times. He drove in one run. Milboum doubled and scored twice. Hoefler and Carpenter both drove in bvo runs. Sheperd didn’t get a hit but he walked a team-high three times and also scored two runs and drove in one. Milboum started on the mound and allowed four runs on one hit and four walks. He struck out two. Musser threw the final four innings of the game. He gave up four runs (only one earned) on four this and two walks. He struck out three. 5 4 �► I * 4 E f. f r • k f 9 Page 10 - Thuraday. May 9. 2024 - The Hastinos Banner J, p « a_ 't r 4 ** tt K 14 ’ I *** q Z ) TK ladies get through league regular season undefeated .1 .0 .e Ji f J 1 4 1 r 'J I 4 .Tk L V I A V r Id .1 -i I *3* M Ji": 4u > «r * ■ S' J r I t (. A Ri Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer team wrapped up an undefeated OK Gold Conference regular season and will head into the conference tournament as the top seed thanks to two more wins last week. TTie Trojans were 6-0-1 during the conference season this spring, with the lone blemish their I-l draw at South Christian last month. The TK ladies took a 2-1 win over the For­ est Hills Eastern girls in Middleville Monday, April 29 and followed that up with an 8-0 victory at Kenowa Hills Wednesday evening. TK co-head coach Ben Sleeman said he, coach David Wood and their girls knew that in conference play. Coach Sleeman said he is hoping that a break this weekend will give his girls a chance to heal up for a strong push in the conference tournament and then on into the state postseason. The Trojans weren’t too strained last Wednesday, May 1, as they closed out the season at Kenowa Hills. Cross scored four goals and Veiling and Schut had two apiece. Paige Abshagen, Megan Shuurmans, Char­ lie Manrose, Cross, Veiling and Schut all had assists in the win over the Knights. TK will host Kenowa Hills in the opening round of the conference tournament Friday, May 10. niii Forest Hills Eastern was going to be the last tough test of the conference regular season, and he said the Hawks provided that and more. Tealy Cross tapped in a free kick from teammate Emma Schut at the back post to put the TK ladies in front 2-1 over the Hawks late. A Schut free kick found the net from a ways out to give TK the first goal of the con­ test, but the Hawks soon found the equalizer with what coach Sleeman described as a “nicely worked run of play that go in behind our defense.” The FHE goal was just the third allowed by the TK ladies all season, and only the second « LK I «A 'i •. < &9 Ik '> A ...I J I a i/ Delton Kellogg’s Avery Barker looks to get the ball off the feet of a Kalamazoo Christian attacker during their Southwestern Athletic Conference match in Delton Wednesday, May 1. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK girls make it tough for top SAC Valley foes to score Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hackett Catholic Prep and Kalamazoo Christian kept their battle going for the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division championship with wins over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team in recent days. The Irish and Comets played to a draw in their conference match-up this season and both teams are still undefeated in SAC Valley play - the Comets at 5-0-1 and the Irish at 4-0-1 heading into Wednesday’s action. The Delton Kellogg girls are now 4-7-2 overall this season and 3-3. in the SAC Valley., The Panthers didn’t score a goal against either Hackett or K-Christian, but made it tough to score on their opponents too. Kalamazoo Chnstian took a 3-0 win over the Panthers in Delton last Wednesday, May 1. Il was a scoreless draw through the first half before the Comets capitalized on a cou­ ple of comer kicks in the second half. Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper was stellar, making 17 saves. In the match against visiting Hackett Cath­ olic Prep Moriday evening in Delton, the Irish took a 3-0 win with Houtkooper making 13 mores saves. The Delton Kellogg girls were set to visit Bridgman in a SAC crossover last night In between the two tough SAC Valley con­ tests, the Delton Kellogg girls played to a 1 -1 draw with Lakewood in Delton last Friday, Lakewood took a 1-0 lead late in the first ^•4 t & ■w It A , ••• • J d T- • < la ? '' 'W- T t #■1 Wr did a good job of pushing forward in the end, and thought his team did an excellent job of controlling the play and creating scoring chances in the final 20 minutes in an effort to come back. Overall though, the Viking head coach said the Lansing Catholic girls were more athletic and had better touches on the ball. The Cou­ gars do have an inexperienced keeper and had an injury replacement along its defensive line, but the Vikings couldn’t quite take advantage. At the other end of the field, he said the Cougars had a forward, Bailey Muzzatti, who he’d put at the top of the list of best players his girls have faced in the new con­ ference. She scored two goals, but more importantly made things tough on the \fiking defensive line all through the contest. Coach Almas said she knew how to time and angle her runs to use to speed to get behind the defense. The Viking coach said at times his girls’ back line was playing a bit too high jMB ai t' "if*. 4 s t r JI ■ 4 9j * ^^ * 4 J* r |T I; .i J A jin' J ) I 'I'' I J r((!or!^w Brett Bremer Sports Editor It has been a tough stretch for the Vikings in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. The Vikings are now 4-6-2 overall this season and 2-3 in the CAAC White after back-to-back league losses against Lansing Catholic and Olivet. Lansing Catholic took a 4-1 win over the visiting Vikings Thursday. Mayleigh Raffler scored the Vikings* lone goal, in the first half, pulling her team to within 2-1 after the Cougars had upped their lead to two goals with a PK conversion min­ utes earlier. Raffier had another strong chance moments later that glanced off the post which would have tied the game if it had snuck through. The Cougars took their 2-1 lead into the second half and upped things to 4-1. Lake­ wood head coach Adrian Almas said his girls 1^^ 4'-^ Ld #1 Ir ■ '» fa-' Cougars and Eagles outscore Lakewood girls in CAAC White ) jh I Z A T ir L; (fl .4 >• 'k K I and improved communication could have helped a bit too. Olivet took a 3-1 win over the visiting Vikings Monday in conference play. Kendall Beam finished off the rebound of a free kick for the Eagles to put them in front 2-1 in the second half. It was Beam’s second goal of the match. Victoria Murphy added a late goal for the Eagles. Olivet improved to 11-2-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the conference with the win. Lansing Catholic moved to 3-1 in the conference wiA its win over the Vikings last week. Eaton Rapids came into the week with a 5-0 confer­ ence mark to sit atop the standings. In between the two conference contests, the Vikings finished in a 1-1 draw at Delton Kellogg lit Friday. f J Ites ® •> >• '» • I*- -o > /I A 9 t • MB 1- ‘A ''^i‘ 50?- - M > i- Ik •** 1.3^ r'. IX> -a: ■5^ Jt i • 5 4^ -4.r A' The Vikings close out the conference sea­ son at home against Ionia this afternoon and will start play in the CAAC Cup at Ionia May 13. !IU <v 7* J»3S « - • I 1 « * ^9 [I? ■■'7 * »* ,... u lii*® w -uu » •j:« V J** — •.*.ash-W( 41 v<sl»3 .’I* 24 I Pennfield pulls out a couple tight ballgames with HHS boys *'4 1 t 'J r ■■■"R ■HnMfCiMMmrvu<:: S{g2>> B I % Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons kept things competitive at Pen­ nfield Thursday, but couldn’t pull out their first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win of the season. Pennfield took a 2-1 win in game one with Scott Sanders tossing a gem for the Saxons. Sanders scattered six hits and walked two. The Saxons managed four hits with singles for Colten Denton, Jackson Hayes, Lars Sorensen and Sanders. David Jiles drove in ___ _ Ae Saxons’ lone nm in the top of the second r » •1 'r^ - ♦ ) M <. WM • . .H ^3 >r X r<1 Delton Kellogg’s Zenaida Lemus looks to clear the ball out of the Panthers' end during a match with visiting Kalamazoo Chnstian Wednesday, May 1. (Photo bv Perry Hardin) inning Pennfield answered with two runs in the home half of the third to take the lead. The Saxons had a brief advantage in game two too as they scored twice in the top of the third. Pennfield answered with four runs in the bottom half of the inning to complete the h^f, but the Panthers found the equalizer midway through the second half. Claire Barker put in the Panthers’ lone goal. scoring. Two of those Pennfield runs were unearned. The three Saxon hits were singles by Den­ ton, Hayes and S Wilkins. T Frazer started the Saxons’ scoring rally with a walk in the sec­ ond. He stole second and came home on an RBI single from Wilkins. Wilkins stole sec­ ond too, advanced on a single by Hayes with two out and eventually came home on an error by the Panther right fielder. A Saxon error played a part in the Pan­ thers’ four-run second inning too. Frazer started on the mound and went 2 2/3 innings for Hastings. He gave up two earned runs on two hits and two walks. penton threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. He walked one and didn’t allow a hit. The Saxons fall to 0-6 in the 1-8 with the two losses. Hastings was back in action Saturday at the igi: tU’ • V «**• 'esanj la 3 J 4 Zeeland East Invitational. The Chix opened the day with an 11 -0 win over the Saxons and then went on to defeat Lakewood in the day’s championship game. Sparta took a 16-5 win over the Saxons in the consolation game. Landon Steward doubled for the Saxons in the ballgame with Sparta, driving in two runs. He scored once. Hayes doubled once as well. Denton singled and had two RBIs. The other Hastings hit was a single by Hayes. Singles by Sorensen and Steward were the only hits the Hastings team managed in the opener with Zeeland East. Hastings has plans to head to Maple Valley Saturday for the Lions’ annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Invitational. The Sax­ ons go to Bath for a non-conference double­ header Monday and will be on the road at Parma Western in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference for two Tuesday. * J xA'T J i yr t I A ■ fl I ■ L.1 r I » < s J - I k •i ( H t r 'fits A k r I r * j 11 J r I* r’UKVA-: 1 r-ll 1f«< i i « c 4 Z V ’ Ir > I .'A R > » ( w* 4 I I I 1 V-* •Wfc w s I ' » •»! - V- I w s? t I r :a-> 11 I- *9^ II J J < BCN Technical Services V C^.V"»> .1 *• * I i it TL.'. ** a 'i * Busy Trojans close OK Gold season this week J J -I A W * t 5 {> — At > „ 'if ■411^. ■f' f Ik I t 1 .'t X / V • -Hi. < I . OPEN HOUSE I » XI I 1 « wT » . '.4 Call 269-948-5856 to RSVP TODAY! t V' k J 920 E. CLINTON ST. JUNE 12TH. 2024 1:00PM - 4:00PM T i*r *• (V Come ton 1' our new historical showroom with Ken Windes! < i)«' .1 f •■ fc.., . i I f I 1 4 if'^fS' 1 e' I i*. u k• 1 I • ?A .Sasi.i f I *• I » 1 I ijil ■s 1 I I 1 1.8 ( V f I li* I I I I ' I I < I 1 • I * * I ■51 k U' if 1 k' 1 '.li rr- V: I I ( I I 1 i4 Mh s /•* 3' 1 I I I u. ( J 'X .j I Wi t A 1 u Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans were set to close out the 2024 season of OK Gold Conference duals at Wayland Wednesday, May 8. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis team was 3-3 so far this season in the conference after splitting a pair of duals last week. The TK ladies took an 8-0 win over visiting Kenowa Hills in Middleville Wednesday afternoon, two days after fall­ ing 8-0 to the visiting Forest Hills Eastern girls. The TK ladies didn’t drop more than a single game in any set of the win over the Kenowa Hills girls Wednesday. Hailey Dudik, Holly Carpenter, Charlotte Nelson and Isabelle Schilithroat took the four sin­ gles wins for TK. The TK first doubles team of Calin Wodrich and Tyne Bufka, the second douhies team of Jordan Pranger and Lou Savary and the fourth doubles team of AvaZellmer and Natileigh Merchant all scored 6-1, 6-1 wins and the Trojan third doubles duo of Emilia Rickert and Martina Panades won 6-0, 6-0. TK and South Christian will share host­ ing duties for Friday’s OK Gold Confer­ ence Tournament. The Trojans were a part of the Zeeland Quad Thursday where they split non-conference duals with the Chix and Dux. The Trojans outscored the Zeeland West Dux 5-1 for a non-conference win while falling 5-3 to the Chix. Schilithroat won by defeult at fourth doubles for TK, and the Trojan teams won at all four flights in the team’s victory over Zeeland West. Those were four competitive doubles matches. Wodrich and Bufka pulled out a pair of tiebreakers to defeat Brooklyn Quillan and Halle Reider. The Trojan duo won the two sets by the scores of 7-6(4), 7-6(4). Pranger and Savary at number two and Rickert and Panades at number three need­ ed super tiebreaker victories to pick up their team points. Pranger and Savary scored a 6-0, 3-6, (10-5) win while Rickert and Panades outscored the Dux 5-7, 6-0, (10-6) Zellmer and Merchant at fourth doubles for TK scored a 6-4, 6-2 win. The Trojans’ lone defeat was at third sin­ gles where Zeeland West’s Tessa Rindfliesch fought off Nelson 6-2, 7-6(1). There were two more super tiebreakers needed in the match between the TK girls and Zeeland East. Dudik won one at first singles to finish off the Chix’s Anna Steenwyk. Dudik took the opening set 6-4, fell 6-3 in the second and then took a super tiebreaker 10-5 for the victory. TK won the top three singles flights with Carpenter and Nelson scoring wins at two and three respectively in straight sets ^Sainst Bath • * 1-^ ‘ar J -^5 boys i Bretts U I reiBer ^il)' ilor I? tv c k ^sa •X ’‘Su.® \ h V, ‘■is^ ’ll •4 ; V Mik Stttlch. Si u. ys ^“•Ito !l < J* '>K IA « kS k S ■‘^ 4 I 1 a flights with Rickert and Panades extending their third doubles match to a super tiebreaker before falling 6-3, 2-6, (10-5) in the eni •l i Jit ’ non-conference dual at Caledonia Tuesday canceled. « '»L» t I kV\ NS C ?« w 'Si. SJv I V 11 i V3 e V, V •w s t �Ik i vrs The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 2024 — Page 11 t ► 'W f! -1 ____ I >- s A TH I I 4 F- Makley has massive day in Viking win over Harper Creek L * r * ** ^r. 4e L <*1 ***■ t tl Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood got a huge afternoon from senior Landon Makley in an 8-4 win over visiting Harper Creek last Thursday. Al the plate, Makley tripled three limes. He scored three runs and drove in three. On the mound, Makley got the win. He struck out 11 in six innings, walking four and giving up four hits. He was charged with four runs, but only one was earned. Viking senior Blake Price struck out three in a perfect inning of relief. Price also had three hits, going 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Chaney Stew­ ard and Ashton Pfeifer also had one hit and one RBI each. Garrett Feighan had a hit for the Vikings too and stole three bases. The Lakewood boys were back in action Saturday splitting a pair al the Zeeland East Invitational. The Vikings knocked off Sparta 3-2 in their opener and then fell 7-2 to the host Chix Satur­ day afternoon. Lakewood walked off against the Spartans with a run in the bottom of the seventh. Reily Teigeler was hit by a pilch to lead off the inning. Hunter Poll came in to run for him and went to second on a wild pitch and then third on a single by teammate Seth Willette. Poll scored from third on a passed ball with one out to A T5 - ‘ •i id r I «> I I < » 5*. w' » IK / 1*4 J!'■ 9 dK* ■ 4 *: \ • Ji I X J •> R r 4 * I ■ « 4* ( < >• * I ’>,» » > ’* e*, V U f V 'S s ■'.' ^'> Ie * » b.. > . ’^: >. ■5^ I ’3.1 <4.1 ne I 5 r• * d w c x 7* * .A . A Delton Kellogg left (PhX fielder Laana Hooker .n=nal Hu >2 1 -n.es. w«h Ba.h a. :ne «« Bees best Vikings and Panthers at invite I A h*) I > p r. ..Ksa;* r>% 4 I* C •M? It • ll-Z^ Ms ai Mayl). ’’"‘CMCq, •i> Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was no Mike Hilton riding in on a scissor lift to save the Vikings and Panthers from the Bees Saturday at Lakewood High School like the Dodgers and Diamondbacks had in their MLB bailgame in Arizona last week from an actual swarm. The Bath varsity softball team took a 12-4 win over host Lakewood and then a 20-4 win over the Delton Kellogg girls to earn the tro­ phy at the three-team Lakewood Invitational. The Vikings and Panthers had their moments against the blue and white Bees. Madison Fenlong belted a two-run home run over the center field fence for the Vikings in the bottom of the fourth inning, pulling her team within 9-3 at the time in the day’s opener. Delton Kellogg opened its bailgame with the Bees with some stellar outfield defense. Center fielder Maysse Wiessner made a div­ ing grab rushing in to end the top of the first inning. Right fielder Emma Jeanette made a great catch rushing into the comer to record the first out int he top of the second. But the Vikings had the ball get away from them defensively a few too many times, and the Panthers had a little too much trouble throwing strikes to keep up with the Bees’ impressive bats. Lakewood smacked 17 hits in besting the Dellon Kellogg girls 10-6 in the day’s fina­ le. Maryssa Goble and Audrey Hillard pow­ ered the Viking attack w ith seven hits com­ bined. Goble was 4-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Hillard was 3-for-4 with a run and four RBIs. They both had one double among their hits. Lily Federau had a single, a double and two RBIs for the Vikings. Graycie Schroeder was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Alison Slater was 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Peyton Federau and Kendyl Steward had the other Lakewood hits. Steward went the distance in the circle for the Vikings. She struck out seven Pan- thers, walked seven and gave up nine hits. Only three of the six runs against her were earned. Emma Jeanette led the Delton Kellogg offense going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Paige Davis had a pair of singles and Laana Hooker, Abbi Wooden, Jalin Lyons and Olivia Post each singled once. Lyons, Post and Hooker had one RBI each. The Lakewood girls were back at it Mon­ day. They were bested 8-5 and 13-8 in the two games of a non-conference doubleheader at Laingsburg. Highlights in game one for the Vikings included a home run and a 2-for-4 overall performance from Peyton Federau. She drove in two runs and scored once. Hillard was 3-for-4 with a run and three RBIs. Hillard was 3-for-5 in game two with a pair of doubles. She drove in three runs and scored once. Lily Federau also had three hits, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs. She had a double too. 'T V r- ’V’ 3 £27 eiamstieiPB. a*:Mala ( ’’‘‘KiMfewsirtshiiw Z7*^®'Ww«rteaw, is****** *q r* F »I I I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024/2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET % The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or orsd comments from the public concerning the an­ nual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2024, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Coun­ cil on April 22, 2024. M' * 1 Ep' •T * ■ » Mfe KtBd aol case iioBie OD ^rsie«i^ UI as ’■ il2.*2iC£«i tew J Htin!iiim.liKliiiiri (It! 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A <____ » » « 1 J 1 9 - All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. 4 * 1 ♦ 4 f r 1 V .ewa 1 X • A ? - X A. 1 ' U: 1 I 't* • I 1 » J J I 1 » < X ■ r1 ♦ I f nit City of Hastings — -r« 1 k 16077 I ■ '"“f b Pa&H give the Vikings the win. Chanse Courtney, Price, Makley. Wil­ lette and Feighan had the five Lakewood hits in the bailgame. Courtney doubled and drove in one run. Steward also had an RBI. Courtney started and allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and no walks. He struck out one in his five innings. Brennan Lehman came on in relief and threw' two scoreless innings in which he gave up one hit and struck out two. Lakewood outhit Zeeland East 10-8 in game two, but couldn’t turn those hits into runs in the 7-2 loss. Makley w'as 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored at the plate Courtney was 2-for-4. Gabe Porter, Pfeifer, Troy Acker, Carter Stewart and ^Villette had the other Lakeu d hits. Pfeifer drove in the two Lakewood runs. Ethan Guiles started on the mound and allowed five runs (four earned) on three walks and four hits. He struck out one in four innings. Poll was hit for two runs in his two innings of relief. He allowed four hits and struck out two. The Vikings Capital Area Activities Conference While Division doublehead­ er planned for Tuesday was postponed to Wednesday afternoon. May 8, this week. Lakewood will visit Coldwater for two this afternoon and Saturday heads to the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Mother’s Day Celebration. £ k -’••fT. 4 gicsrrasB BsiitaiKa - rr < •4 ’k ■ g J? r M g - -e Lakewood sophomore Peyton Federau rounds second and heads for third during her team's ballgame against Bath Saturday during the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Busy WHSUlijireeR Bold season s«'«: A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. X • MB • r .*1 5K <rf Ata Delton Kellogg center fielder Maysse Wiessner makes a diving catch in cen­ ter field during her team's loss to Bath at the Lakewood Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HHS boys in top ten at Lakeview Invitational Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys’ golf team placed seventh in the 18-team Battle Creek Lakeview at Cedar Creek Goll Course Mon­ day. The Saxons were led by an 81 f rom senior Owen Carroll w'hich included a birdie on the 476-yard, par-5 number 12. It was a part of a great run on the back nine tor Carroll who was just one over par on that stretcli. The 81 put Carroll in a lie for 19 overall in the day’s individual standings. Hastings also got 83s Irom sophomore Daniel Jensen and senior Aiden Smith and an 86 from senior Ryan VanDorp. Gull Lake won the day’s team title with a score of 300. St. Joseph was second with a 302 ahead of Jackson Northwest 305, Por­ tage Central 306, Marshall 314, Harper Creek 322, Hastings 333, Marshall ‘B’ 334, Vicksburg 350 and Stevensville Lakeshore 355 in the day’s top ten. Gull Lake had the lop two scorers. Soph­ omore Maxwell Vandermolen shot a 69 and his junior teammate Hank Livingston shot a 72. St. Joseph got 73s from senior Chase Murrin and junior Dylan Walters. Northwest hosted an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree at Hankerd Hills Golf Course last Thursday. The Harper Creek boys fired a 320 to win the event ahead of Marshall 334, Parma Western 335, North­ west 338, Hastings 357, Coldwater 398 and Pennfleld 498. Jensen led the Saxons with an 86 and Carroll shot an 89. Hastings also got 91s from VanDorp and sophomore Bronson Elliott. Marshall junior Kayden Granger and Harper Creek junior Evan Munoz tied for individual honors at the contest with 77s. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ no­ tice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individ­ uals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mbean@hastingsmi.gov. Christopher R. Bever City Clerk I NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS f- DK boys run to shuttle hurdle title at Parchment relay invite Brett Bremer Sports Editor While Otsego and Plainwell battled it out for the championships, both Delton Kellogg the eight-team Parehteams placed fifth at '0' (^1 iiJ*X ini 1 i itW ment relays Friday. _ , Otsego outscored Plainwell 98-87 at the top of the girls’ standings. Plainwell beat out the Bulldogs 96-81.5 for the title on the boys side. On the track, the Delton Kellogg boys took a victory in the 4xl00-nieler shutt e ur relay. The senior foursome of Torren Francesco Monni, Rhys Bedlord an fe Martino won with an overall time of 1 minute 6.94 seconds. That had the DK foursome more than six seconds ahead ot the runner up team from Gull Lake. second in The Delton Kellogg girls were with the their 4x 100-meter shuttle hurdle race team of senior Breanna Chandler, freshman Brynlee Babbitt-Smith, senior Summer Ritchie and sophomore Izabelle Gruber fin­ ishing in 1:13.61. The DK girls also had a runner-up finish from Babbitt-Smith, Gruber, junior Josie Wil­ liams and Ritchie in the 4xl00-meter relay with a time of 55.245 seconds. In the 4x400-meter, Delton Kellogg had the team of senior Maddy Waller, Gruber, junior Kylie Main and Ritchie third in 4:34.27. Waller was third in the high jump with a PR of 4-8 and Gruber placed sixth al 4-6. The Delton Kellogg boys had a pretty great day in the field. Junior Wyatt Finney was the top individual in the longjump with a mark of 19-1 and Bedford was second at 18-8.5. In the pole vault, the Panthers had sophomore Nick Muday sei his PR at 11-0 in a third-place individual finish while junior Ezra Smith cleared 10-0 to place sixth. Mar­ tino cleared 5-8 and Mapes 5-4 in the high jump. On ihe track, DK got a third-place finish in the 1600-meter sprint medley relay from the team of Monni, Finney, Martino and junior Ethan Rimmer that completed its race in 4:02.10. Lawton was third in the boys’ meet with 79 points ahead of Parchment 69, Delton Kel­ logg 67. Gull Lake 66, Galesburg-Augusta 52 and Allegan 27. The Gull Lake girls were just one point behind runner-up Plainwell with 86 points. Lawton was fourth with 83 points ahead of Delton Kellogg 66, Galesburg-Augusta 32, Allegan 30 and Parchment 25. f The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Barry County Conservation Easement Board -1 Agricultural Interest Community Corrections Advisory Board - 1 Communications Media; 1 Service Area Mental Health Authority Board -1 position for primary consumer and 1 position, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/ or substance use disorder Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings; or www.barrycounty. org under the tab; How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 28, 2024. Contact 269-945-1284 tor more information. 215900 f i s vZZ 1 I k ( �/5 X* 4 ✓ J I* / Pa^ 12 — May 9. 2024 — Tha Maattnoa Banner IvEG A L NOTICES WOnCE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO collect a DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Dim. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by (he torectosmg mortgagee In that event, your damages. If any shelf be limited solely to the return of the bid amount lendered at sale, plus Interest. ATTENTION homeowner fl you are a military service member on active duty, rt your period of active duty hu oonctuded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party forectoslng (he mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice Notice of forecfoeure by advertisement. Under the power of ule contained herein In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given under section 3212 of the revised judicature set of 1961. 1961 PA 238. MCL 600,3212. that the foHowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged jxemises. or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or a cashier’s check at the place of holding the drcult court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1.-00 PM. on May 30. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the l^hest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of ths property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roderick Meeuwsen and Denette Meeuwsen, husband and wife, original mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Company, dated October 26, 2006, and recorded November 13, 2006 In 1172622. In Barry County records. Michigan, and assigned to HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on July 30. 2007 in 20070730<XX»245, and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust. N.A., as Trustee for LSF6 Master Participation Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on June 30. 2014 in 2014-006051. and assigned to CibBank. N.A. as Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on March 13, 2020 in 2020-002506, and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Igloo Series IV Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on Janaury 11,2021 in 2021 -000339, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-nine and 31/100 dollars ($122,929.31). Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and particularly described as: Commencing at a point 200 feet north and 132 feet west of the southeast comer of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, a ding to the government survey thereof, thence west 183 feet; thence north 200 feet; thence east 163 feet; thence south 200 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the following: commencing at the southeast ►4 mer of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan; thence west 100 feet for the place of beginning; thence west 32 feet; thence north 500 feet; thence east 32 feet; thence south 500 feet to the place of beginning. Property Address: 11916 Saddler Road. Plainwell, Ml 49080 Parcel No.: 08-11-017-032-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wfth MCLA, ^.3241a. jin whicf^^^e the redemption period Shan be 30 da^ from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage forectosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17. 2024 For more information, please call: (440) 5721511 Sottile and Barile PLLC Attorneys for Servicer 7530 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Rie MF2305015 - Meeuwsen, Roderick (04-25)(05-16) 215758 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Pursuant to Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews Ihe performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1,2024. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of miscon­ duct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these crite­ ria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty, Barry County Trial Court, Family Division. 206 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49056 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-297831-DE William M. Doherty Court Address 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49056 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kevin Paul Petzold, deceased. Date of birth: 04/27/1965. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Kevin Paul Petzold died 01/24/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all daims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Micele F. Petzold, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/02/2024 Garry L Walton P31199 229 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 340 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 383-3434 Michele F. Petzold 13021 Brooklodge Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 908-6125 FORECLOSURE NOTICE M you are a military service Attention homeowner i . member on active duly. 1 your man 90 days ago. or if you have been concluded leas active duty. P’ease contact the attorney (or ordered the partytoforeclosing the mortgage al Ihe telephone ,mfs notice Notice of foreclosure.by number stated in Notice is given under section 3212 advertisement of Ihe revised Judicature act of the following mortgage will be a X of the mortgaged Premises ■ or some part d them, al a public audion sale Io 1^ highesi bidder lor cash or cashier s ch^ aeIhe pla» dreort court In Barry County, starting of holding the •00 PM, May 30. 2024. Tbe amount promptly at 01 due on the mortgage may be greater on Placing the highest bid at the sale the sale entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential encouraged to contact the county roister o office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Trystyn Alan Yoder, An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for Primelending. A Plainscapital Comply. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2018, and record^ on September 7. 2018, as Document Number: 2010008732, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Aurora Anancial Group. Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2024 and recorded April 02, 2024 by Document Number: 2024002154, . on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred NinetyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 84/100 ($193,731.84) Including interest at the rate of 3.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of BALTIMORE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Southwest comer of The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12. Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning, thence East 545.00 feet, thence North 500.00 Feet, thence West 545.00 feet; thence South 500.00 feet to place of beginning Commonly known as; 4651 LAWRENCE RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foredosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the rdance with property is determined abandoned in a MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period wilt be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year, Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any. limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 2.2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Aurora Financial Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills. Ml 46302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9;(X) a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00187-1 Financial NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public heanng for the following: Case Number: SP-06-2024 - Sandra Frank (Appli­ cant); Forrest & Sandra Frank (Property Owner) Location: 11340 Heron Pointe Ln. Shelbyville in Sec­ tion 8 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Request to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit pursuant to Section 2305 In the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district Case Number; SP-67-2024 -> Martin Kauffman (Appllcant/Property Owner) Location; 5867 E Dowling Rd, Nashville in Section 30 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose; Request to operate a sawmill pursuant to Section 2368 in the A (Agricultural) zoning district. Case Number: SP-08-2024 - Cindy Vaughn (Appllcant/Property Owner) Location; 11675 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville tn Section 5 of Orange>rille Township. Purpose: Request to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit pursuant to Section 2305 in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. Case Number SP-09-2024 - Nancy Garren (Appli* cant); Nancy Garren/SImona Grasman (Property Owner) Location: 6710 W Barnum Rd, Middleville in Section 19 of Irving Township Purpose: Request to operate a home occupation ma­ jor (alpaca farm and fiber production and crafts) pursu­ ant to Section 2339 in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. MEETING DATE: May 29, 2024. J1M£: 7:00 PM place* Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at The special use appli ^11 ons are available for public inspecticn at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Cynthia L. White, Barry County Clerk 26572 /1 i 4 F OCUS /V/AH."';?' Edwfiil Jones k p %W )• Member SIPC Rnanclal Advisor ~ 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 * Advisor Woodlawn Ave. 5s!''r f Here’s a sobering statistic: money money last Once you retire, to establish an 72% of retirees say one of you’ll want withdrawal rate their biggest fears is becoming appropriate a burden on their families, ac­ — that is, the amount you can cording to a study by Edward take out each year from your Jones and the consulting firm 401(k) and other investments without running the risk of Age Wave. If you are near re­ tirement, how can you prepare outliving your money. The yourself to become financial- amount you can safely with­ ly free, so you won’t have to draw each year will depend on depend on grown children or a variety of fsetors, including your age, your account bal­ other family members? Here are a few suggestions ances, Social Security bene­ fits, inflation, income tax rates to consider: • Keep adding to retirement and spousal income. In any savings. Today, with a great­ case, selecting a suitable wither awareness of healthy life- drawal rate can help go a long styles, many people are spend- way toward preserving your ing two, or even three, decades financial freedom throughout in an active retirement To your retirement. • Think about downsizing. help pay for those years, then, you’ll likely need to build your One possible way to boost retirement savings as much your savings and add liquid­ as possible. So, while you’re ity is to downsize your living still working, try to contribute arrangements. This may be an as much as you can afford to attractive option if your chilyour 401 (k) or other employ­ dren are grown and your curer-sponsored retirement plan, rent home feels too large. Of If you are in the later stages of course, downsizing is a highly your career, possibly close to personal decision — if you’ve your peak earning power, you lived in your home for many may be able to put in sizable years, have fond memories of sums every year. raising a family in it and still • Choose an appropriate enjoy the neighborhood, it withdrawal rate. While it’s can certainly be hard to leave. obviously important to build Consequently, you’ll need to your retirement savings, it’s weigh these emotional factors just as essential to make the against the potential finan- tf-12-’ IJ-I U-l cial benefits of moving into a smaller, less expensive space. • Preparefor long-term care costs. I f you were ever to need some type of long-tenn care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, you could face some sizable expenses, most of which may not be covered by Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. And clearly, you would not want to put your grown children in a po­ sition where they might feel the need to step in financially. To help avoid this possibility, you may want to consult with a financial professional about addressing these costs through strategies that may be appropriate for your needs. These aren’t the only ideas to consider in helping main­ tain your financial indepen­ dence and reducing your po­ tential dependence on your family during your retirement years. But taken together, they can give you a good start — so think about putting them to work. tll« (05-09)(05-30) 216685 Sl (iurdett /{iisitiess Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. > I r 216470 «L FREE: BLACK DIRT and composted horse manure. Loads large or small, you load and haul. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 In the matter of Deanna Lynn Dietsch. TO ALL PERSONS, including: whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Deanna Lynn Dietsch has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on June 5. 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Deanna Lynn Dietsch to Deanna Lynn Sawyer. hSnff niahopiicidaiBls^^ anifiir bihefiddOBiffaiffPIlii I-*'^4 sssfiiEmjeshn* . w ♦ w AttbiBopet •- II •* k i« Sit b S* ' • -X4 :Mji ■ • Ffl q, a X -Ma ; 216648 *4 *^4 I-*.'" ^™^oftbown « 3^ ••3m ' ’V4 I placed- ^5*1 -Me : Hl :*«e .: J J> » •^4 ^^^’S'also ’4e loa I ! 9 Help Hiiiiieil JOIN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competibye Wages. Insurance, 401K Paid Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or stop in 8-5 M-F. 8637 Portiand Rd, Clarksville, MI 48815. PARTS AND EQUIPMENT sales. Some office duties. Joe's Power Equipment. 7010 S. M43 Hwy., Delton. 269-623-2516 l?<** Was CALL... The Hastings BANNER -945-9554 ARE UNDER THE r W'5 ”^552®® ’ A9Q58 (269)945-3553 Banner CLASSIFIEDS I Ifii Financial freedom: A gift to your family STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29791-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 I »* Madison Cove Wendi Stratton CFP® STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT (05-02)(05-23) 216160 BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice ff CASE NO. and JUDGE h„ d,foreclosure by advertisefnent. ftotice IS given under . Estaie otMibbadTodd Farr. Datedtbirth: Augusti-TUi-yuO-Li 24-29702-DE ^ton 3212 of the r^<W juaicafure ludlMfure a( act of 1961, 19'6!" '* 10,1963. Court Address: PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following Mortgage will be 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 TO ALL CREDITORS: foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder Estate of Kevin James Hughes. Date of birth: Michael Todd Farr, died April 4, 2024. for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit December 27.1957. Creditors of the decedent are notified that court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on TO ALL CREDITORS: all claims against the estate will be forever June 20, 2024. The amount due on ^e Mortgage may be NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kevin barred unless presented to Scott Farr, personal greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at James Hughes, died December 23,2023. representative, or to both the probate court at 206 the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free Creditors of the decedent are notified that all W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser claims against the estate will be forever barred the personal representative within 4 months after is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office the date of publication of this notice. unless presented to Charles M. Asplund, personal or a title insurance company, either of which may charge representative, or to both the probate court at 206 a fee for this information. Default has been made in the Date: 5/6/24 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and conditions of a Mortgage made by Paul D. Seelye. II and Elizabeth V. Bauer P26187 the personal representative within 4 months after Dawn Renee Seelye to AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation 126 East Bridge Street the date of publication of this notice. dated January 4, 2022 and recorded March 3. 2022 as Plainwell, Michigan 49080 Instrument No. 2022-002433. Barry County. Michigan. Said (269) 685-6883 Date; April 28, 2024 Mortgage is now held by AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation Scott Farr Bruce A. Lincolri P32416 by assignment and/or merger. There is claimed to be due 63624 Walnut Road 932 Fourth Avenue at the date hereof the sum of $135,627.95. Said premises Vandalia, Michigan 49095 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 are tocated in Barry County, Michigan and are described (269) 876-9664 616-374-8816 216647 as: The land hereinafter referred to is situated in the City of Charles M. Asplund Middleville, County of Barry. State of Mi. and is described as 81 South Broton NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jownship of Thomappie; The South 5 acres of the Muskegon, Ml 49442 Estate of Sharon J. Maurer 10 acres of the South 35 acres of the West 1/2 of the 231-557-5439 216471 Barry County Probate Court Northwe^1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 10 West File No. 24-29784-DE Being all that certain property conveyed from Fannie Mae. a TO ALL CREDITORS; corporation organized under the laws of the United States of The decedent, Sharon J. Maurer (date of birth: ^enca to Paul 0. Seelye. a married man to Paul D, Seelye March 30, 1939), died on November 25. 2023 II, a mamed man. joined by his spouse Dawn Renee Seelye Creditors of the decedent are notified that ali claims against the estate will be forever barred dat^ October 19. 2011 and recorded November unless presented to Joseph T. Maurer or Steven 15. 2011 as Instrument Number 201111150010732 F. Maurer, co-personal representatives, or to both of official the Barry County Probate Court at 206 W, Court St Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49068. and the co- personal Middleville. Ml 49333. The ^emptjon period shall be 6 months from the date of such representatives within 4 neonths after the date of publication of this notice. accordance with Date: May 6. 2024 * redemption period shall Co-Personal Representati\«: ®3le. If the property is sold Joseph T Maurer vfll1 Ha is holw ^®®PO"sible *to ,1the person who3278. c/o Jacqueline M. Gordon ( buysthe theborrower property for^X^^age foreclosure sale or to the mortgage hK Rhoades McKee PC Co-Personal Representative: period Steven F. Maurer , mortgagee can c/o Linsey Gleason Varnuni LLP rescind the sale. In that limited sotebfL ik . damages, if any. are Jacqueline M. Gordon (P7d0l4) ^0 fo® return of the bid amount tendered at Rhoades McKee PC Mh nine ni . anivuHl HJUUbreU 31 55 Campau Ave. NW #3001 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 ; (616)235-3500 jI Linsey Gleason (P72242) . Varnum LLP ’ active duty 333 Bridge St. NW # 1700 • Grand Rapids, Ml 49501 (616) 336-6000 1 COLLECT OBTAINED WILL BE I t W’'** * 15^^''’ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Gvil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination It Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper wilt not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby Informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980, HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I I o»P«anaitv S SSsS ’ I'* 'X** W W: �* .’iSM M A •» .■& J 1*^ Saxons with tough pair of shut outs on the road X. ih'' Brett Bremer Ofc, *• 4 ih'A. ® ' I li S'' I Saxon girls shut out Marshall after winning tourney in G.R. I S' ■ Sports Editor The Saxons remain unbeaten since their season opener with Thomapple Kellogg, but they are still finding things to work on. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 9-1-1 overall this season with shutout wins over Jackson Northwest Friday and Niles Saturday on the road. Hastings ran its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record to 4-0-1 with its 2-0 win over the Mounties in Jackson Friday. Raegen Morrison scored early off an assist from Bri Darling and Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said his girls were moving the ball well at Northwest. As the first half wore on though, the Saxons started to struggle to move the ball and connect passes. Morrison worked hard to move the ball through the Northwest defense one more time to score in the second half, but Schoessel said his team missed out on some scoring opportunities because his girls overall weren’t attacking enough as a team. Brett Bremer 'fetfufj c I 5 Hwei’s ®50|'6e 5: I ' ®*^couifrY <1: Dwdenfj Estate X Sports Editor The Saxons turned things around in a hurry. Hastings had a rough last week with shut out losses to Parma Western and Harper Creek in the Interstate-8 Athlet­ ic Conference and a 7-1 loss to Otsego in a non-conference dual. The Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team evened its record for the week with three wins Saturday in Grand Rapids though and then returned to Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play Monday to score an 8-0 win over Marshall. In the final home match of the season, the Saxons needed just over an hour to get the sweep. Saxon senior first singles player Abby Beemer shrugged off a slow start to outscored the RedHawks’ top player, Lucy Gensch, by the scores of 6-2, 6-1 at first singles. MJ Deal scored a 6-1, 6-1 win for the Saxons at second singles. Kaja Paulsen took a 6-1, 6-1 win for Hastings at third singles and Beatrice Creaco won 6-0, 6-0 at number four. The doubles matches were more competitive, but the Saxoh§ siill th'^ WOtTJTT ”1 amt •«is«49G5rc Cwtleleiteitswj! fe iw a? fttfed ta al 3R are re 622 d is fofw taraf Brett Bremer K) AU. fTO, Rtifg «s jfcftttfipfDtetecoftaM address is irfmv nl res r ma JJ IIB* 9 ff Nw I afief I tofcwig filed a petto change heaingilbs Wa 532 FjC Hast!r5S,lH80SttoEW**'* DietsefitoteswiffW' » A-; ft** I I I i y o wB s w I w job done. Gracie Wilson and Alyssa Morton scored a 6-1, 6-4 win at first doubles for the Saxons. Lillian Pepper and Sophia Haywood at number two pulled out a 7-2 win in a tiebreaker to take the first set and then finished off their foes 6-0 in set number two. At third doubles, the Saxon team of Makayla Birman and Ella Fergusen scored a 6-1, 6-4 win. Isabella Gee and Lauren Gee won 6-0,6-1 for the Saxons at fourth doubles. The Saxons won 23 of their possible •re 24 matches Saturday at the tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Union taking the first place medal at seven of eight flights and earning one runner-up fin­ ish. Beemer, Deal, Paulsen and Creaco swept the four singles flights for the Saxons. Pepper and Haywood at second dou­ bles, Fergusen and Lauren Gee at third doubles, and Makayla Birman and Ellie Cousins at fourth doubles all earned flight championships. The Saxons’ top doubles team of Wilson and Morton weren’t from from winning a title with their only blemish an 8-7 loss to Wyo­ ming’s number one doubles team. 3C ; Tfii Lion track teams getting faster as first Big 8 season continues ^'LOTCfiS saWjebw c: SsT opBza Schoessel did add that constant pressure and aggressiveness from the Northwest defense did play a part in that. His own defense was outstanding limiting the Nc^wesi girls to just one shot on goal. The Saxon head coach said the field chemistry wasn’t a lot better as his girls were right back at it Saturday morning for a contest at Niles - getting off the OUS at 10 p.m. Friday and back on at 7 Saturday didn’t help matters any. Iney still managed a I-O victory. ^Ve started out very slow in this game and really had no legs underneath os. It became apparent quickly that this g^e was going to be an all out fight all the way through it,” Schoessel said. Morrison worked her way through the Niles defense to score in the first half and the Saxon defense fought off Niles throughout the second half. Dekota Blough had three saves in goal for Hastings. “I was proud of the team for figuring out a way to win, but was quick to point out the road doesn’t get easier from here and we need to solve the field issues quickly.” ! Sports Editor Senior sprinter Evan Brandenburg won three events and senior Nic Martin two for the Maple Valley boys as they took on Bronson in a Big 8 Conference dual Wednesday in Nashville. Bronson outscored both the Lion teams on afternoon with the Viking boys taking an 87-41 win and the Viking girls besting the Lions 77-44. Brandenburg won the 100-meter dash in 11.68 seconds and the 200meter dash in 23.88 with Bronson guys running personal records of their own to finish in second place behind him in both those sprints. Brandenburg also led a sweep of the long jump points for the Maple Valley boys by adding to his PR again. He flew to a mark of 21 feet 7.5 inches. The Lions had sophomore Tyrese Robinson and freshman Quincy Page place sec­ ond and third behind him in dial event. Martin cleared 11-0 to win the pole vault and improved his PR to 106-5.25 in a winning effort in the discus. The Lions* James Penny ran his fast­ est 400-meter dash yet, earning a time of 57.18, to take the runner-up points in that race. Brandenburg and Penny also placed 2-3 in the shot put behind Bron­ son sophomore Jace Hoard, who was just a quarter of an inch better than Brandenburg in the event thanks to a put of 37.6.5. The Bronson boys swept the victo­ nes in the four relay races, and the Lions were shut out of the scoring in the 800-meter run, the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Sienna Lowe, sophomore Athena Morehouse, Madison Koons and Audrey Burpee won the 4x400-meter relay for the Lion ladies at the end of the day with a time of 5 minutes 21.78 seconds, and Morehouse cleared 6-6 in the pole vault for the first time this sea­ son to win that event too. Lowe had a solid day of sprinting on her own. She was second in the 100meter dash with a personal record time of 14.03, just off the time of Bronson sophomore Itzel Albarran who won with a PR of 13.95. Albarran also won the 200-meter <tash in 29.43 with Lowe second in 29.99. Staley set a PR with a third-place run of 31.43 in that 200. The Lions also got a personal record of 1:22.97 from Mackenzie Decker in a runner-up finish in the 400-meter dash. Izabelle Soper ran her fastest 1600nieter race yet to win that one in 6:24.87 and also placed second in the 800. In the field. Decker set her PR in the discus at 76-0 while placing third and had her best high jump of the year, clearing 4-2, to place third in that event. Audrey Burpee added a runner-up jump of 4-4 in the high jump. Bronson senior Skylar Smith had her best high jump ever to win, clearing 4-10. The Lions’Annabelle Staley set a PR in a third place finish in the long jump for the Lions flying 13-11.5. The Maple Valley boys were sixth and the girls seventh Friday at Quincy’s Oriole Classic in a meet filled with per­ sonal records. Brandenburg was the fastest he has ever been in the lOO-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. He won the 200 in 23.34 and placed second in the 2 in 11.55. He won the long jump t with a mark of 20-6.5. Penny added a trio of top ten finish­ es. He was eighth in the 400-meter dash in 57.86, tenth in the 100 in 12.39 and tenth in the shot put with a mark of 36-8.5. Brandenburg, Robert Lawes, Jeremi­ ah Penny and James Penny teamed up for a fourth-place time of 3:52.24 in the 4x400-meter relay. That was the top relay finish of the day for the Maple Valley boys. The sprints were some of the top races for the Lion ladies too. Lowe placed third in the I -meter dash in 14.05 and fourth in the 200 in a person­ al record time of 29.03. Koons was ninth in the 100. Morehouse placed fifth in the 200 with a PR of 29.76. Soper set her PR in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:53.53 that put her in seventh place. Audrey Burpee ran to a seventh-place time of 55.95 in the 300-meter low hur­ dles and was also fourth in the high jump with a height of 4-6. In the field, the Lion ladies also had a seventh-place long jump of 13-1.5 from Staley and a seventh place throw of 76-9 from Decker in the discus. That was a new PR for Decker. The top relay finish for the Maple Valley ladies came from the team of Lowe, Koons, Audrey Burpee and Morehouse in the 4x400-mcter relay. They were fifth in 4:39.74. There were 11 boys* teams and ten girls’ teams competing on the day. The Quincy girls beat out Pittsford by half a point to win the title on their side, 131.5-131. The Leslie boys knocked off Union City 150.5-143 at the top of their standings. The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9, 2024 — Page 13 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 216S83 PINE LA?F ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT 24-1 TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS nr THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Tca^p Board of Prairieville Townshio project (with associated activities) In Pine Lake In Prairieville Tow^hto recovery of the costs • against the ptopert^ * its thereof thereof by by speoal special assessT asse proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control ** “* Sy >'v- authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended B acting on the Board's own motion, as PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special , are to be specially assessed indudea parcels with frontage on Pine Lake arxl KS®S!?®aX^n^ KSty^’.^X II y PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT «« costs thereof 89 Follows. DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel number 12-006-082-00 12-006-083-00 12-006-084-00 12-006-085-00 12-006-086-00 12-006-088-00 12-006-089-00 12-007-001-00 12-007-002-00 12-007-003- fX 12-007-004-00 12-007-005-00 12-007-006- Cl 12-007-006-01 12-007-006-10 12-007-006-35 12-007-006-40 12-007-006-45 12-007-006-50 12-007-006-60 12-007-006-65 12-007-006-70 12-007-006-71 12-007-006-72 12-007-006-82 12-007-006-90 12-007-006-95 12-007-009-10 12-007-009-20 12-007-009-30 12-007-009-40 12-007-012-00 12-008-001-00 12-008-002- Cl 12-008-003-00 12-008-004-10 12-008-005-00 12-008-007-10 12-008-007-20 12-008-007-31 12-008-007-32 12-008-007-35 12-008-007-40 12-008-007-45 12-008-009-12 12-008-009-15 12-008-014-00 12-008-015- Cl 12-008-015-10 12-008-01612-008-017-11 12-008-017-21 12-008-018-10 12-008-018-31 12-008-018-35 12-008-018-40 12-008-018-41 12-008-018-42 12-008-018-50 12-008-018-60 12-008-01912-008-02012-008-02112-090-00112-090-00212-090-003-00 12-090-004-00 12-090-00512-090-00612-120-00112-120-00212-120-00312-120-00412-120-00512-120-006-00 12-120-007-00 12-120-008- C( 12-120-009-00 12-140-001- Cl 12-140-002-00 12-140-003- Cl 12-005-003> M 12-005-004-00 12-005-006-05 12-006-003-31 12-006-003-40 12-006-006-00 12-006-00712-006-00812-006-009-00 12-006-010-00 12-006-011- 1:1 12-006-012-00 12-006-013-00 12-006-014- Cl 12-006-015-12 12-006-015-13 12-006-015-14 12-006-016-05 12-006-016-10 12-006-016-20 12-006-016-41 12-006-016-50 12-006-016-60 12-006-017-10 12-006-017-15 12-006-017-20 12-006-017-30 12-006-017-35 12-006-020- Cl, 12-006-021-00 12-006-021-10 12-006-025- Cl 12-006-026-00 12-006-02712-006-02812-006-029-00 12-006-031-00 12-006-03212-006-03312-006-03412-006-035-00 12-006-03612-006-03712-006-038-00 12-006-03912-006-040-00 12-006-041-00 12-006-04212-006-04312-006-044-00 12-006-045-00 12-006-04612-006-04712-006-048-00 12-006-04912-006-05112-006-052-00 12-006-05312-006-05412-006-05612-006-05712-006-060-00 12-006-06112-006-06312-006-063-20 12-006-064-10 12-006-06512-006-06812-006-06912-006-070-00 12-006-07112-006-07212-006-07312-006-074-00 12-006-07512-006-07612-006-07712-006-078-00 12-006-079-00 12-006-08012-006-081- 12-140-00412-140-005-00 12-140-00712-150-00112-150-002-00 12-150-003-00 12-150-00412-150-006-00 12-150-008- Cl, 12-150-008-10 12-160-001-00 12-160-003-00 12-160-007-00 12-160-008-00 12-160-00912-160-01012-160-01212-160-01312-160-01412-160-015-00 12-160-016-00 12-160-017-00 12-160-01912-170-00112-170-00212-170-002-10 12-170-002-20 12-170-003-10 12-170-005-10 12-170-006-00 12-170-007-00 12-170-00812-180-00112-180-001-10 12-180-002-00 12-180-004-00 12-180-005-00 12-180-006-00 12-180-007-00 12-180-009-10 12-180-009-20 12-180-010-00 12-180-011-00 12-180-012-00 12-180-013-00 12-180-014- Cl 12-180-015-00 12-180-016-00 12-180-017-00 12-180-01812-180-01912-180-020-00 ) 12-180-021-00 12-180-021-10 12-180-022-00 12-180-023- Cl 12-180-023-10 12-180-02412-180-02512-180-026-00 12-180-02712-180-02812-180-029-00 12-180-030-00 12-180-03112-180-03212-180-033-00 12-180-034- Cl 12-180-035-00 12-180-03612-180-03712-180-038-00 12-180-039-00 12-180-040-00 12-180-041-00 12-180-042-00 12-180-043-10 12-180-043-20 12-180-044-00 12-180-045-00 12-180-046- :ci; 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12-500-034-00 12-510-001-20 12-510-002- Cl 12-510-003-30 12-510-005-00 12-510-006-00 12-510-007-00 12-510-009-00 12-510-010-00 12-510-011-00 12-510-012-00 - 12-510-013- :cc . .12-510,014-00 N 12-510-01512-510-01612-540-001-00 12-540-002-00 12-540-003-00 12-540-004- Lci; 12-540-005-01 12-540-005-11 12-540-007- Cl 12-540-008-00 12-540-009-00 12-540-010-00 12-540-011- Cl 12-540-012-00 12-540-013-00 12-540-014- C( 12-540-015-00 12-540-01612-540-01712-540-018-00 12-540-01912-540-02012-540-02112-540-022-00 12-540-023-00 12-540-024-00 12-540-025-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project being between $319,070 for a seven year project or $193,285 for a five year (less any surplus amount that will be carried over approximately from the expiring Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District). The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment, less any costs that will be off set by the carryover of surplus funds, in the special assessment district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of either 5 years or 7 years of an amount to be determined periodically, which amount will be based on the scope of work planned for that year. The total approximate assessment for front lots is $320.60 over 5 years or $529.58 over 7 years; the total approximate assessment for back lots Is $160.40 over 5 years or $264.79 over 7 years. The annual approximate assessment for front lots is proposed to be $64.16 per year for 5 years or $75.65 per year for 7 years. The annual approximate assessment for back lots is proposed to be $32.08 per year for 5 years or $37.63 per year for 7 years. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed for that year’s aquatic plant control woik and associated activities. The Township Board proposes to annually asseas benefited properties for the costs of the aquatic plant control project (with associated activities), with only published notice each year, unless the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. If the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. then mailed notices of the public hearing on the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specialty assessed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris, Delton, Michigan on May 22,2024 at 7:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that If written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made Into a special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. Please note that the Township Clerk has certified receipt of petitions in support of the project signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing Is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax nfirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the heanng to protest the Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All Interested persons are invited to be present In person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be pre­ pared and another hearing will be haid. after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 ___ (269) 623-2664 I * S<!Z 1 �4* > Page 14 - TbiFWcJay, May 9 ?O?4 - The Heshnoe Bannef verge of another GL6 championship Eagles on Brett Bremer Spttrh Editi ir * i _ A* * 1’; . I It's still early May with a lol of games let) ,0 play, but the Barry Cimnly ChnMian varsihasehall team was hoping to clinch at Gre^iakes 6 regular season championship wilh a pair of wins al Sacred Heart .Academy I ■i jyluSi'h 1.1 << 'll Wednesday afternoon. The Lagles ran llieir record to 6-0 in the GL6 wilh -sweeps of conference doublehcaders against visiting I lentagct hristianAcadein Thursday and Algoma Christian I-riday my ]■ I x I Hastings. "We expect to win the conference,” Strong said “It is one thing to expect it and another thing to do it. As nice a-s those doubichcadcr sweeps were. .Strong wa.s at least as pleased with the way his guys performed in a sweep of a doubleheadcr with the Kalamazoo Homeschool Cougars Monday on the road. The Eagles look a 13-5 win in the opener and then pulled out a 6-4 victory in game two. Strong said Isaiah Birmingham’s two-run home run over the center field fence with one out in the top of the fifth inning was out of the park before Birmingham was even out of the batter’s box at the end of game two. The dinger put the Eagles in front 6-3 after they’d manufactured one run early in the to snap a 3-3 tie. Birmingham, the Eagles’ number three hitler, was 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs and two RBIs in the victory. Dawson Weemhoffhad a matching line in the clean-up spot with a home run of his own. Hitting number two. Grant VanderWoude was 2-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jonathan Hawkes added a single and an RBI. Hawkes started on the mound and ran into a little trouble. The Eagles’ one error of the bailgame led to an unearned run. He allowed two earned runs in two innings, striking out one and walking four. Jude Birmingham threw two scoreless, hitless innings of relief in which he struck out two and walked one. Cayman Joppie came on to close out the bailgame for the Eagles in the fifth. He gave up one run, walking two and giving up one hit, but managed two strike outs to preserve I, t E s I * ■E / 4. .Ti .1 Barry County Christian's Dawson Weemhoff drills a single into left field during his team's sweep of a GL6 double­ header against visiting Heritage Christian Academy Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Jr- J. i' <1 .J r.. •t the victory and earn the save, He had to go through the heart of the Cougars' line-up. Strong was happy to put the sophomore Joppie through that test. He’s been working hard lately on his situational pitching and ironing out his mechanics. It was by far not a clean inning, but it was an effective inning,” Strong said. ‘‘He look a monumental stride forward Monday night. ‘‘In all three phases of the game we played very well. We have more work to do and what not. We are playing a very long schedule.” That schedule includes a tough home tour­ nament this Saturday with Lansing Christian, a Fort Wayne Crusaders team that the Eagles narrowly managed to split an early-season doubleheader with, and Bloomfield Christian. In the 13-5 game one win Monday, the Eagles got a complete, five-inning pitching •r 1 J % 4 ■ ■■ •< / •5 Barry County Christian's Jonathan Hawkes slides safely in with a steal of third as the ball gets by Heritage Christian Academy third baseman Gabe Conley during game one of their doubleheader in Hastings Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) performance from VanderWoude who struck out ten. He allowed two earned runs on four walks and five hits. The Cougars did manged three unearned runs with the help of an Eagle error. Isaiah Birmingham belted a home run in that one too and finished 3-for-3 with two runs and six RBIs. VanderWoude had two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs. Ryan Kammenzind, Teegen Whitmire, Kenen Fogt and Hawkes had one hit each. Whitmire had two RBIs and also walked a team-high three times. Ryan Wise singled once and walked twice. Strong was really happy to see hits guys hitting the ball hard with men on base. The Eagles’ sweep of Algoma Christian Friday included a 6-3 win in game one and a 9-3 win in game two. Whitmire was 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs in game one. Wise drove in two runs too. Fogt got the win on the mound striking out ten in five innings. He gave up one earned run on four hits and four walks. In the 9-3 game two win, the five Eagle hits were alt singles. Wise and Jude Birming­ ham drove in two runs each. Whitmire went the full five innings on the mound. He struck out four, walked one and gave up three hits. All three runs against him were unearned. I r I• CHEERS TO 40 YEARS, & a NEW address; but we did NOT move * r L • •• ■ This summer Advanced Eyecare Professionals (AEP) is proud to celebrate 40 years of saving & improving vision locally! tf C'l^ a XI i The Eagles defeated Heritage Christian 9-3 and 11-4 in their two ballgames last Thurs­ day. VanderWoude got the win in game one with three scoreless innings on the mound. He struck out six, walked one and allowed just one hit. Joppie threw the two innings of relief with all three runs against him unearned. Isaiah Birmingham doubled and drove in two runs. Weemhoff, Grant VanderWoude, Jade Birmingham and Hawkes had the other Eagle hits. VanderWoude had an RBI. The Eagles scored in every inning in the 11-4 game two victoiy over Heritage Chris­ tian. Fogt and Whitmire were both 2-for-2 with a double. Fogt drove in two runs. Wise had three RBIs. Isaiah Birmingham and Weemhoff were both 1-for-1 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored................. Hawkes got the win on the mound. He struck out one, and gave up one hit in three innings. He allowed one run. Joppie and Weemhoff each threw an inning of relief. T * I j 7 1 r I w 1 i r S’ t I L r 1 -ff * s 4 9 I * I I L 4. rI .f'9 ."I s kaiaS H ■ w MX I V “i. ft , ' iif, i J ♦ Wr.* • * M yJ IA •F I 1 u - wi ■V. * I ■ T J I •J I, I .*1 N-L f1 I* • 4 /. £ I I * ». k II < 1 •T *. ►‘4 5 J z ' > J J I • til V > I A t 13 ) i* ♦ 4 5 > 4 "d- r %• i .1 IB6 >5 I « T ■^4. w *9 9 .5 n 1 c / xl •I J 'Y •4C^ r| • We have been located in the Pennock Professional (now the Corewell Health Care Center B) building across the parking lot from the hospital for the past 40 years! Our address changed this year with the building utidate however we are in the SAME LOCATION as we have always been. ’ 9 * n 1 ■» 1 i’ « The professional building is now Building B on the hospital campus , so ouliNEW address ins,dels: 1005 W Green St. BLDG B, STE 101 in Hastings. Simly go through door M and we are inside suite 101. ready to help you with all ye care needsl We are proud to be family owned and * reye operated. • Eye Exams for all ages • Glasses . * Sunglasses • Contact Lenses • Drv E Care • Ophthalmologists & Optometrists • Cataract Evals • Diabetic Eye C • Glaucoma Eye Care • Retinal Injections • + more I t' * i a I* .•V I lZ*’ b• .1 I " > ■ -.k f t i'' ’ I tl Va*.. 4i r , k r' 4 •x* I* I * • k’ . -f 1 SBTvIb i’*—* > 4 • f * ' -i. 1 f . Bi fl ..X. a I ...^ I r . * I CELEBRATE with SAVINGS! •k ■ ♦h Christian starter Grant VanderWoude fires a pitch to the nlato w ' • ^e first inning of his team's Great Lakes 6 doubleheader with viSin^ L Visiting Hentage Heritage Christian Academy Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NEW PATIENTS THAT CALL within 1 week of this ad to schedule an eye exam with us this year will receive an in-office $40 credit for any non-covered ‘Offer can not be used Sar? co-pays or combined with any other offer. I 1 LHS golfers seventh at CAAC open Brett Bremer I advancedeyeIare Hastings 269-945-3866 p R o F E S s s o L S Hastings • Ionia • Lofiill . <1 •» I > ‘.TS? t' Ifc . 1 * *. V L * A' * 1?^ A* » ! I > ? .1 ■i I Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team was seventh Thursday at the CAAC Open hosted by East Lansing at Timber Ridge Golf Course. The Vikings pul together a score of 366. Holt took the day’s championship wilh an overall score of 328 ahead of Okemos 330, Grand Ledge 332, East Lansing 342 and Lan­ sing Catholic 351 in the top five. Junior Kenny Dutkiewicz placed 20lh to -M lead the Viking team. He shot Thrun scored a 9ft Sam Mazurek a and Noah Thom a 95. Okemos junior Ian Masih 'vas the individ­ ual champion at the 18-hoIe event. He put a score of 73. Mason Blair from Holt up shot a 76 and Grand Ledge sophomor Christian Helzer was third with a 78. Behind Blair for the Rams, Rylan e shot an 86 and Dominic DeMell 0 and Jackson Parks both shot 83s. ^'2. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-05-16.pdf 12a1f872bf3ecc346b99a17a34438d62 PDF Text Text K r 1 1 r 1 I Hastings approves bid for Fish Hatchery Park bathroom Hastings senior awarded prestigious scholarship See story on page 3 See story on page 8 TK girls undefeated OK Gold track champs See story on page 11 •.ft > ife- *' 4 ll'l'llllll'llll'lll'l■ll"ll■lll.ll..ll.llll.l,l(,l,,lll,l,,,lll Deuofed to the Interests CAR-RT LOT**C 005 C005 Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 of Barry County Since 1856 ; e = . 7/30/2024 12:00:00 AM i4^.uu:uUAM maw h* ANNER* Hastings VOLUME 170, No. 20 Thursday, May 16, 2024 PRICE $1.50 J-Ad publications sold east side newspaper publisher View Newspaper Group Doug Vanderbaan Contributing Writer After nearly 80 years of telling the stories of people and businesses in Barry County, the Jacobs Family has sold its J-Ad Graphics publishing business to JAMS Media, LLC and its View Newspaper Group of Lapeer. ; Legal details of the transaction, which has been in the works for months, were finalized on Thursday, with specific follow-up items still being determined. Financial specifics have not been made public. Weekly production of the Hastings Ban­ ner, The Reminder, the Sun and News and J-Ad’s newspapers in Battle Creek, Marshall t * $ M PRINTERS A PUBLISHERS 9L y/ id iA■ • Vt f 1 1*^. 1952 r Ij 4 and Lowell will continue under the View ..... Newspaper Group name. According to J-Ad Graphics CEO Fred Jacobs, most employees will be retained though changes are likely in production and delivery operations. I realized keeping the business going was becoming more difficult due to rising costs, machine maintenance and declining advertis­ ing dollars,” said Jacobs. “I felt an obligation to do what was necessary to keep our papers going even if it meant selling them to an out­ side firm. As I investigated potential buyers, it came down to only one that understood the importance of keeping as many employees as possible, putting out great products and having the financial ability to continue for years to come.” Based in Lapeer, the View Newspaper Group operates primarily on the east side of the state with 14 free circulation and paid subscription community newspapers cover­ ing 10 Michigan counties. It prints more than 250,000 copies on both a weekly and daily basis. The purchase of the J-Ad Graphics portfo­ lio of newspapers fits the template of the •J M < . * K-*' 3 * I I g f ** z > • FRED JACOBS: It's time to say 'goodbye' See story or} page 4 View Newspaper Group mirrors J-Ad’s mission Fred Jacobs (right), longtime owner of Hastings-based printing and publishing com­ pany J-Ad Graphics Inc., shakes hands with Wes Smith, publisher for View Newspaper Group. This week. View Newspaper Group finalized a deal to purchase J-Ad (Photo by Jayson Bussa) • See story on page 2 Barry. County GOP gets pushback from efforts to vet Republican candidates f 1 c 1 M See J-AD GRAPHICS, page 2 .1 Nature’s Light Show I Jayson Bussa Editor The Barry County GOP recently unveiled a new mechanism for vetting its candidates for public office, and it has led to significant pushback among its members. A couple of weeks ago, the Barry County Republican Party issued a questionnaire to everyone who is running as a Republican for offices that represent Barry County and its townships. In a deeply conservative county, this equates to an overwhelming majority of those who will be running in the upcoming election. The lengthy questionnaire weighs in at 24 questions long along with space for a candi­ date statement. The questionnaire was developed by the Grassroots Committee within the GOP Mkjr and «uiu features leaiures aa hodgepodge nodgepodge of or questions questions s'..'. county, state and even nafional doing. Even though we do have the right to do that, this is simply a candidate question­ naire — a voter’s guide — we’re going to send out to everyone so that they know who our members are and who these people are.” The pushback against, and concern with, the questionnaire is rooted in the flavor of the questions and with how the question­ naire is being used. While Joseph stated that the party would not be endorsing anyone, several Republican candidates said that their questionnaires would be issued a score, which eventually becomes a passive way to provide an endorsement of certain candi­ dates. Some Republicans running for office have spoken out against the questionnaire publicly while others have told the Banner privately that they do not intend to fill it out. Banner reviewed the questionnaire, noting that it does ask candidates about a couple of hot-button topics about the county -.the old, outdated county jail and the Barry/ Eaton County Health Department. From who chairs the Barry 4 r, i^illip lT>Ihp Joseph, who Barrv CounConnGOP but is not on the Grassroots Commit tee, told the Banner that the questionnaire is designed to distinguish between Republican candidates who embody the Republican plat­ form, and those who simply use the designa­ tion to win elections in a county where all elected officials with political affiliations are Republican. “The idea and principle behind it is to let the public know who these candidates really are,” Joseph said. “It’s not us endorsing any­ one. I want to make that clear. We’re not endorsing anyone. That’s not what we’re I View Newspaper Group whose exponential growth began in 2003 with the launch of the Lapeer Area View by company president and founder Rick Burrough. “The Jacobs family has been real stewards of the J-Ad group of newspapers,” stated Burrough. “When the family decided it^iwas time for them to sell their papers, they sought us out knowing of our success in the commu­ nity newspaper business and our reputation for treating stakeholders - readers, advertis­ ers, vendors and employees - with fairness and respect.” The company has solidified that success and reputation with consistent start-up ven­ tures and acquisitions of family-legacy publi­ cations like those of the Jacobs family. In 2019, the View Newspaper Group purchased the Greenville Daily News and its printing operations from the venerated Stafford fami­ ly. That addition, until last week’s J-Ad Graphics purchase, has been the View News­ paper Group’s closest move to the west side of the state. ft’ A S. < f“r. < I" L w It -1 r J’ Lj* f; I n .• ns I* •M • '•' > ♦r 1 It F K£p*r I* 4 <s V «! * •. 4^ <?. X . 4 d ■? < • r IC.. b’ • 1 By * *1 f % 1 R ♦ V * . / .■ i J I ■ ■ •i •• I ajt • •-X. J I 1 / gji k» <4 I •/ 1 I Xi I, -1 s I 1 r___ iM f there, it dovetails into much broader issues, many of which fail into the jurisdiction of state and federal lawmakers. These ques­ tions revolve around such topics as the Sec­ ond Amendment and gun control, public education, the potential reinstatement of right-to-work in Michigan, electric vehicles and immigration. Resldents in Barry County and beyond were treated to a mystifying and rare natural phenomenon on Friday and Saturday when the Northern Lights were visible to large swaths of the United Stales. Many locals took to social media to post their captivating photos of the event, which was caused by a solar superstorm and made the lights visible to residents here. The Northern Lights, scientifically referred to as aurora borealis, is caused by energized particles from the sun slamming into the earth’s atmosphere while traveling millions of miles per hour. The earth’s magnetic field directs those particles to the planet’s two poles. The weekend’s solar storm was rare — some astrologers estimate that it is unlikely to happen again for another 20 to 50 years. The Northern Lights come alive even more dramatically through the lens of a camera, making for some stunning photos. This photo of the Northern Lights was taken in Woodland this weekend. (Photo by Molly Macleod) See GOP, page 3 Barry Township supervisor provides update on Deiton water tower project I ■F 7 Karen Thrko-Ebright Contributing IVriter 1 Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower ■i'A addressed the community this week on the f. 1 progress of the forthcoming water tower in .. Delton, Bower appeared at the May 9 meeting of ■ Revitalize Delton, a grassroots group that is I: working to take steps to bolster the popula­ tion in Delton while enhancing quality of life for residents there. A new water tower in Delton has proven crucial to its infrastructure and, on Jan. 25, 2022, Bany Township was approved for $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by the county to embark on the project. Township officials said the tower would be in V. place this spring, but it has not been assem­ The components of an unassembled water tower were delivered to Delton in the fall as local residents and officials await its bled yet. The tank’s components are currently construction. (Photos by Karen Turko-Ebright) sitting on site near the Delton Fire Station. •S’ « < I rX 5>**- 1 I i. »• • ; f •J # Xii \r1 II ! J K jjiwrz ’ ’fl *5-^ •s .u 4 b^ A A* 4 i S- A » I.. 4;- 4 4 * c 1* A a •t* At last week's meeting of Revitalize Delton, Bower announced that the tower would be powered by solar energy, designed to provide a reliable water supply in a more sustainable fashion. Bower explained at the meeting the Barry Township Board voted at the regular Tuesday board meeting on May 7 to invest in an offgrid solar system. 4 The work is eligible for a federaj tax credit that would reduce the cost by 30 percent automatically,” Bower told the audience. The township board will also apply for a Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy grant. If the EGLE grant is approved, it would cover the cost of the offgrid solar system 100 percent.” k 4 . ..Hl See WATER TOWER, page 2 t . — « Mill * ^r- I .4 « �f »> x-* f’.i' y I *'• < J . f *1 / - - t -r* ♦ ~ ▼ - F< b Page 2 — Thursday. May 16. 2024 — The Hastings Banner •"i !• View Newspaper Group mirrors J-Ad mission NEWS BRIEFS Household hazardous waste collection is Saturday The Woodland Homecoming Committee is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as the 2024 Woodland Homecoming Grand Marshal. Nominees must be either current Woodland Township residents or former residents who have made significant contributions to advancing the quality of life in Woodland Township, whether it be through civic and social services, humanitarianism or personal achievements. Nominees must be willing to serve as grand marshal during this year’s Woodland Homecoming Celebration. Duties will include attending a special reception in honor of the grand marshal, along with leading the annual parade over Labor Day Weekend. Those interested in completing a nomination form are asked to contact Shirley Kilmer at 269-367-4031. Nomination forms must be filled out and returned by June 15. SS. Cyril and Methodius to host blood drive Versiti Blood will be holding a blood drive Tuesday, May 21 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish from 2 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 159 131 st Ave. in Wayland. Anyone who is at least 17 years old and weighs more than 110 pounds may be eligible to be a donor. No money is involved. While all types of blood are needed, lype O blood, especially, is routinely in short supply and in high demand by hospitals. Anyone attempting to donate will be entered for a chance to win a lawn mower Questions may be directed to Versiti Blood Center, 866-MIBLOOD. Appointments are preferred and may be made at donate.mivchigan.versiti.org, but walk-ins are welcomed. Quilt raffle to be held at annual show in July The Cal-(> Quilters (?uild will be holding its annual quilt raffle in July. The.drawing will take place at the group’s quilt show, “Quilts in Bloom,” on July 13 at the Marshall United Methodist Church. Proceeds from the raffle will be given to the Charitable Union and S.A.F.E. Place said spokesperson Cindy Hale. ’ Tickets are available at the show, through any guild member or by calling 269-4202248 or 269-986-0141. Ticket-buyers need not be present to win. This year’s raffle quilt is called “Syncopated Floral Fantasy,” designed and stitched by the Syncopated Threads Art Quilt Group. pie piece’s back^ound is constructed from a collection of hand-dyed fabrics showtechniques explored by circle members at their fabric-drying workshops. The fabnes were auditioned and stitched into blocks allowing the colors and desi^ to meld together, bringing light and depth that flow aerdss the background,” said Hale MnnPt°HvI“ “a “ U® '’""S® ‘he background together, creating a Monet-like garden backdrop for the dramatic focus flowers,” she added. she added. inrh ‘he quilt, which is 69-by-82 1 Ik Cll'^c //SI 1(1.176 N Insured harmless bat removal s.*' bat-proof & CLEAN UP thebatguysbatremoval.com FULL ATTIC RESTC^TION -I -e 4 •l 0 >t 4 .. S'* ’ *Pr ( |5 > A < J Sb 9 X X' w V : 1 <£ I * ** •I k ' _ _ made $ 130,000 in cash donations to _ area non- community for 80 years. This is a photo of the team, including publisher Fred Jacobs inside the newspaper suit, partic­ ipating in a Christmas parade in Hastings. (File photo) profits, $25,000 of which came from" Furrough himself. The View Newspaper Group IS an active sponsor of signature events that > liaise money for important causes. In the last « *15 I decade, Ae company has made $240,000 in contributions to the communities in which it is based. Burrough sees J-Ad and the communities it serves fitting right in to the View Newspaper Group’s involvement with and support of the readers, advertisers, and nonprofits it serves. “The Jacobs family has ^en great stew­ ards of the J-Ad group of newspapers for nearly 80 years,” noted Burrough. “When the family decided it was time for them to sell their papers, they sought us out knowing of our success in the community newspaper business and our reputation for treating stake­ holders - advertisers, vendors and employees - with fairness and respect.” The addition of J-Ad Graphics’ publica­ tions to the View Newspaper Group appears to be a winning proposition for all players. J-Ad Graphics receives the assurance that its 80-year dedication to the community will continue; the View Newspaper Group extends its mission to revitalize community journal­ ism in a threatened industry; and local read­ ers, advertisers and nonprofit organizations can welcome the protection of not becoming a news desert. “Readers and advertisers deserve to have their hometown newspapers to be vital parts of their community,” summed up Smith. “The View Newspaper Group proves that local newspapers that reflect their readers, respond to the needs of their advertisers, and are involved in their community are still viable and in demand. Smith sees J-Ad Gr^hics as a mirror image of that business model. “Our communities are made up of many good people doing many good things,” he added. “Fred and his operation do so many things right and one of those things is th? •jt'" rtf^. ( 5 Rick Burrough i TV ’ J"** r ><2? /kJ r I* red 4 ►J r A E. irfi K' r# * a r' ft '> r tt- J * i/ s*-. ? * morning?^' J * I fy 4 > < ^<4 5 w t « p 'y A /J >V EIIIJ »f* If dt9l*V> << « J- connection to the community. It’s an honor to have earned theiMrust.” 'W I » -t.. > >r . J"/: A* I s-”*' (4 K k Ll *4. V *4 z t M fl. I , r, I I 1 ' X I .1 T I, j'-'i iK: a X*’ *4 1’^ 4 . lOWNSHIP <- A roWER ter.Z' rW •.4 ** ■ ;r'tl 'iJ I y r' ex ■".'i a- r A t • r • 'A •Js --I I • piiss i|ipro^ J* J l>^n « « 8».I Pl »Rsl 4 4* * r J £ A The original time table for the construction of the new water tower in Delton estimated that the project would be complete by this spring. w sr —• 4 iSJ 'V i * Bower is in communication with Gentank Water Tower Services, a Wisconsin company contracted with Barry To5vnship to construct the project. The company is installing other water towers right now,” Bower said, adding that Delton’s turn for its installation should be coming up soon. Over the years, grants for the project have been pursued but have failed to succeed However, after COVID.19, the ARPA money money became available for water, sewer and broad­ band infrastructure projects. Between Barry Township and Barry County, enough money became available for the Delton Water Tower. .t =* - is.. > iiir^ The project is $1.4 million, and the township has $1,7 million ARPA funds. The ordered water tower was sent out to be sandblasted and primed. Instead of returning it to the water tower yard, the tower was delivered to Delton last fall. “The easement to the tower site was too muddy to get up the hill,” Bower said. That is why the water tower materials are placed by the Delton Fire Department. Between 1985 and 1993, a Delton Com­ pany called Delton Locomotive built highend toy trains that sold for as much as $10,000. This company was environmentally unsafe as it dumped many gallons of < I A M ‘-'it water containing heavy meUls into the ground. The contaminated groundwater went into wells in Delton. The federal government helped by installing wells and pumps by Pleasant Lake Road to provide clean water to the residents of Delton. Around 1995 Barry Township upgraded the pipes and iiJstalled fire hydrants for future use The location for a future water tower was selected at the end of Orchard Road, land deeded to Township. An engineering film was hired, and large-capacity pipes were laid to the side for future use of the water tower. *v '. J **-*» ■« 70.H»>: >1 ' ■< * X' * . *"* V* 4 4|* ■ ai X 5.: .M * » •» EkM. » n 4 fiOP, •*»«v Hoo- (T of [L 7^ "'4 * X 1* I .X 10-YEAR WARRANTY 517-599-1019 A f I r WATER TOWER, continued from page 1 GIVE us A CALL TODAY* ’’t Sein#”' / • J Nj ^4 *. repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation J* I J ’4« Licensed Journeyman Plumber ;Wi 4* I*’! I I* ' tv '*rNG THIS SPRING Bat Guk ' A* 4-* 4 f• Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-^11 > > Contributing iVrifer As long time colleagues, sometimes even working for competing newspapers, Wes Smith and Rick Burrough have always understood their mutual passion for the newspaper business. Ink runs through their veins and the smell of newsprint always tells them their home. One thing they’ve also had in common is the pain they feel when a newspaper dies. That’s why their professional mission as II/ the owners of the View Newspaper Group is to save, restore, revitalize, and even start community newspapers throughout the state. Today, their Lapeer-headquartered group owns 14 free circulation and paid-subscription newspapers covering 10 Michigan counties. With last week’s purchase of the publication r portfolio of J-Ad Graphics, Inc., seven more Wes Smith newspapers have been added to the stable. Burrough, founder and company president, opportunities in the Thumb area of Michigan and Smith, publisher, have felt the pain of a while Smith stayed and worked his way up to stricken newspaper industry up close. higher levels of management at the paper. Dying newspapers began piercing Ameri­ Burrough purchased his first printing busi­ ca’s heart in the late 1990s and the carnage ness and the two became competitors for a has accelerated into the present day. Accordtime when Burrough started his own newspa­ ing to a Washington Post report in Nov per, the Lapeer Area View, in 2003. That 2021, over 2,200 local newspapers closed in paper and the invitation by Burrough for America from 2005 to 2021. Smith to join him in 2011 has been a grand Smith and Burrough have been there. Forty years ago, Smith was working at the Lapeer and ambitious response to the country’s Coun/y Press as a production manager when newspaper malaise. Using JAMS Media, LLC as a parent com­ Burrough walked in wanting to learn the busi­ pany, the two began acquiring and starting ness. Burrough moved on to other printing newspapers, first in their Thumb-area region and then branching out from there. With each addition to the group Burrough and Smith are proving they have a winning formula to stop ni the spread of “news deserts” in America. T« “A successful community newspaper plays HtfT«*CS ANNS I a vital part in making their cities and towns successful,” said Smith. “Part of what we do is to ensure that businesses and nonprofit organi­ »> zations in the community are prospering.” That comes not only in publicizing those entities but also as part of another \fiew annm Newspaper Group tenet: Involvement. i-ssa “Many of our team members serve on area 4! nonprofit boards and are community volun­ teers,” said Smith. “We insist that they a.' 4 become involved with the community, that they’re involved with being on boards and with service organizations. We push that responsibility down because they thrive on their involvement and become more success­ ful in their roles.” Involvement also means a significant J-Ad Graphics and its portfolio of news­ investment by the View Newspaper Group in direct contributions. Last year, ^e company papers have been engrained in the local •J«9 MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber r' 1 Residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, electronics, leftover medi­ cations and tires at a collection this Saturday. The collection will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway on Saturday, May 18. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted on Saturday include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materials; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liq­ uids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/ or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles and motor oil (10-galIon limit). Additionally, electronics including computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, tablets and more will be collected on Saturday for no charge. Tliose disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are asked to donate $10. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medications can dispose of those, too, on Saturday. Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Person­ al information should be crossed out. A grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is allowing locals to take advantage of a one-time tire drop-off at this month’s hazardous waste collection. Up to 10 household tires per car can be disposed of Saturday. Materials not accepted on Saturday include asbestos, latex paint, propane tanks, com­ mercially-generated waste, radioactive material, explosives, unknown wastes, speakers in wooden cases, tires caked heavily with dirt. More information on this weekend’s hazardous waste collection can be found at barrycountyrecycles.org. Those with questions are asked to call 269-798-4107. Woodland Homecoming Committee seeking grand marshal nominations r A Doug Vanderbaan JZ* V ^.1 < J-AD GRAPHICS^ continued from page 1 X * V.. (4 e * Our back door is open! I X’ 'I • Wide variety of cotton printo^l • 108 cotton quilt backings f tiff tftirujs aive tfian^s 'll* OUESnONS: ASK US.. Stiieitd ’^nnfitieA 218 E. State SL. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN:Monday-Fri(lay 6 azn-530 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm QC CUarun Pickup Station §1^ kind of got to be known around the state by family publishers because we respect the legacy of their community newspapers,” said Wes Smith, who re-joined his long-time colleague Burrough as publisher of the View Newspaper Group in 2011. “We continue to be part of the communities we serve bv reporting on local community government safety issues, schools and everything that matters to— readers. A big oig part pan of 01 our commuth that we believe the things mat hold- our _____ « our communities together are much stronger than the things that divide us.” That was a major factor in Jacobs’'choice ot a corporate successor as well as the greater financial seenritv security offered u,. by .u. the View Newsere efficiencies in printing, delivcry and technology. hl) owners for several years and have the greatest respect for their dedica- tion and knowledge of the industry,” said Jacobs. “Having them take over my family’s business which olace for fnr nearly n.ark, o. , . has been ’in n place oO years made it easier to do.” The Jacobs family will still have a local presence. Fred’s son, Jon, and daughter, Jennie Yonker, both of M whom wuuiii hold iiuiu active aciive roles roles with with JJ-Ad «■ H 7* positions with the View Newspaper Group. Daughter Carrie Larabee will continue to operate J-Ad’s Print­ ing Plus facility independently from its curlocation in the restored bam at J-Ad’s M-43 location. Pnnting PluS’ as well as the Lowell Litho­ graph and Charlotte Lithograph businesses, is no part of the sale transaction which includes only the newspaper side of J-Ad’s holdings Those printing operations will ® ' continue to be directed by the Jacobs family r \ Ik e A Jacobs will retain ownership of J-Ad*s Highway, just north of Hastings, along with and i n properties in Marshall that the View Newsfnrenting the current office facilities to establish a local presence for its own operations. “I Imow that cnm. k c present customers and "••h. ' Il w % S’x * A '^1 fc * %• s I •‘.'-.’‘I, '.b. k I 4 j t'’ s ^4^ .. '■ S5r. k 1' i K the tne new ownprshn ownership,” ” said Jacobs. “They’ll make it possible for It to grow and produce ‘‘ind of papers I grew up with over the X' V S past oO-plus years. Smith looks forward *C 4 to that challenge °f working With professionals like Fred through Smith said. “He’s been such a out my career/* me Hp nnj k® example to me. He and his group have become my peers. “It's an honor for us to have earned his trust.” '*s. ‘tv 4(TS X * I 1. 4 K ,1 n *1 «1 V I 4 I I, b •I X V 4 9 I 4 \X I « "7 >,, s M a 'W 1 I I d 4 ' k X* I L A I. ■ �hl Ik k / A k I « K * County partners with GovHR to launch administrator search t’’ * s r ' < t The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 2024 — Page 3 Hastings LDFA votes to dissolve, city receives $450k from treasury I I at sS^ I I » t I < V _• Jayson Bussa f Editor ‘ 'sI After me additional I lil?-h due dili* Q. gence, Il county has decideUfjijhich firm will assis t as it seeks its first’n4w county adminit aamini^ator in 30 years. ’ r - ^"/9?ommendation from the board’s new and Human Services Committee, the Board of *Commissioner|^qQ Tuesday signed off on a service a^eement with GovHR to provide executive recruiting ser*yjces to fill a county administrator role that be A^ac^ted by a retiring Michael Brown, JI r I I > V •l t GovHR is headquartered in the Chicago area but has completed personnel searches for municipalities throughout West Michigan, including Kalamazoo County, Ottawa County and the City of Grand Rapids. A veteran city manager from West Michigan will quarterback the search, too. Ryan Cotton serves as a contractor for GovHR. He p« > 1 •► fK 's> i z-' ■ ■. *• I •’ s’ 1 J: XSSI * ijit* I A 1 ! Ss,^'W 4 ■s s: '^of h z 1 f •h' tp I 9 Ryan Cotton, a contracted consultant through GovHR, answers questions in front of the county's Personnel 11,' — and ----Human Services Committee on Monday morning. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) t < r k X * A following the completion of its goals. The Hastings Local Development Financing Authority was esublished by council members in 1993 to encourage conomic development and local empimment onnortunjijz,.. tl* opportunities. rr—The me board cxiara sought sought to development in the park, operating within a g graphic boundary encompassing prop­ erties on Enterprise Drive as well as some Star School Road 1 he dissolution of the LDFA board was mahzed by city council members at their meeting Monday. LDFA board members made the motion to dissolve at their final meeting on April 25. Oyer the years, the board has worked to , the ar^ through acquiring proper­ ties, establishing deed restrictions and maintaining •© infrastructure. ‘-uuouuuuK. Last i.asi summer, the board repaved Enterprise Drive City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said with almost all parcels in the area being purchased or developed, LDFA board members felt their goals had been fully realized. TTiere’s really no additional goals left tor them to pursue. There’s no remaining property to develop that hasn’t already been sold or is under a purchase agree­ ment,” Moyer-Cale said. “None of the other goals that they have lined up in the development plan really make sense any­ more, or they’ve already been achieved.” ary tl * -r .■5S Upon dissolving, $450,000 in the LDFA fund reverted back to the city’s general fund. Moyer-Cale said city staff had dis­ cussed potentially earmarking the funds for future road improvement projects. Moyer-Cale said the dissolution of the board was an occasion to celebrate, as it marked three decades of realized projects and economic growth in the city. She thanked LDFA board members for their service. “They very thoughtfully considered their role in the purpose and mission of the LDFA,” she said. “Many of them served in that capacity for several years. I want to thank Aem for their contributions to the economic development and success that we’ve had in the city.” « I I •l -I I 5’»>»«?*» c is: 9 1 / », 1 4^. *r 9 f J M' J ! —# *> I f v’ ^1 * C V . .c *?S1^ ; '*1 I> •'f .F 4 p > it 1^- if.' Wt kJ* '• t J * » ■ «** I. H * * 'm4 A • *» “3 I * T ■ '■'4* * a 4 M 94• Sffiin w I .b • c •iaih FISH HATCHERY PARK ^<11^ I I I CJf 1 I. & I •f •a SC4 -•w I > ■! »'ill III « . I. < lU -tf I> ; rr J • 7-, - I .. Z!’’’ I I 1* 1 I 1 i iltllKl ■ 1 a I f w it Ct; r i '.Si tt" 1 i'.'-Wf*- I J \' ■si.i ’.,V Ji- I 5 « f' b •* ^1** • ♦ * •»> - iW» < I bTB I I I !♦<< I I * « >Mb4 w .F 4 I £ 0b’ * * J > Hl.’ 11 Km 3z, » 1 >e / *r 1^' I ! J I 4 1 NJ^6* € 'Sr * ill 1 -I" -- I n I 4 1 I F «» 4> • 4 i I R, »•* 4 V fjfL. '■ I •u r IN ’r •At - A' 3 •.'l K w-^ I r dR*M '■ > «< O‘»v « ‘I f 3 n I ! 1; - V t I I *, vI »•• w • - •:£ «.’ I *1 . •• w n o \ A ♦*’ ■■■ '"il -J) ■i&. fci— Ari 1 *»> ’ Byron Center-based Bultsma Construction is approved to construct new bathroom facilities at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) >1 The ci ty is planning to replace deteriorating restroom facilities at Fish Hatchery Park, shown here, as part of a larger effort to improve and maintain city parks. 4 . I I Hastings approves $447k bid foij Fish Hatchery bathroom project I %• r S fl r bathrooms werq onq of^he top items,;: 4ev L Staff IVriter ■'included in a five-year parks and recreation City council members approved a $447,000 plan adopted by the city in January, and were bid to'construct new bathroom facilities at included in the city’s previous five-year plan Fish Hatchery Park. as well. Moyer-Cale said improvements to Bultsma Construction, based in Byron park facilities and restrooms have long been Center, submitted the winning bid to beat out requested by city residents. two significantly higher bids. The project has “It’s a very heavily used restroom. That been a long time coming, said City Manager park is not really a neighborhood park,” she Sarah Moyer-Cale. said. “Although some people can bike or This has been one of the priority projects walk to it, most people view it as a destina­ for our parks department for a very long time, tion park. They drive there, they spend the well before I started working here,” Moy­ afternoon there. There’s a lot of sports teams er-Cale said. that use the park for their sports play.” -vr ; :e « «r i ■ r *5 Lf ’ tl > '4*^ Other questions test the general constitu­ tional knowledge of the candidate, such as ‘How does common law apply today?’ and ‘Are local, state and federal governments allowed to enact laws that conflict with the Lf.S. Constitution?’ Joseph said that some controversial topics are selected on purpose because it helps to get to the heart of each candidate’s political r t‘ M ! feft Mr •JT' ' t A ! ♦ k I led to significant maintenance issues because burden off of the citv Mnv^ tn m.iA tin it wasn’t designed with the long term in mind,” she said. “It’s really not that terribly old of a building, which is why it’s been impossible really to get grant funding for it.” The project’s nearly half million dollar price tag has been a sticking point for coun­ cil members. Plans for the new structure call for a block and steel construction, which Moyer-Cale said aims to be durable, low maintenance and meant to last. The city has allocated $236,000 in federal funds granted by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the project, taking a significant financial burden off of the city. Moves to make the project cheaper would likely either reduce the amount of restrooms available at the park or compromise the new build’s longev­ ity, Moyer-Cale said. That’s federal funds that we’ve already received, which gives us the opportunity to make our funding go further,” she said. “The way this could be less expensive would be to reduce the quality of the materials and the overall quality of construction, which would really just push the cost out further. We’d have more maintenance costs sooner, but they’d be realized further into ±e future.” (b NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION »15K» u mix* 1 Hmchery Park were built prior to the Ameri­ cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), making attempts to provide accessibility accommodations more challenging. Additionally, Moyer-Cale said the cunent facility is essentially a repurposed park pavilion with added walls, which has severely affected the longevity of the structure. The city was unable to receive grant funding to rebuild the structure largely because of the building’s relatively young age, she said. “It matches the picnic pavilion that’s out there. It’s really the same structure, which has GOP, continued from page 1 c-- 5!^ The bathroom facilities currently at Fish f h ** * ka tr -‘"’J stance. “What we’re trying to change is what we call convenient conservatives - people who are Republicans on all the easy issues,” Joseph said. “It is really easy to do that when it is not abrasive. We specifically ask some of the harder questions and hard topics to show really where you (stand). Is it maybe never going to come up in your time as an elected official, maybe not but it might and that’s what we need to know.” Joseph added that now is even more crucial that the party elects candidates who will hold the party line as a Democrat-controlled state government has banded together to pass a chain of legislation opposed by Republicans over the me last lasi couple coupi*.. of ui years. Those concerned with the tenor of the questionnaire have taken to social media to rail against this vetting procedure and some “What we’re trying to change is what we call convenient conservatives — people who are Republicans on all the easy issues. It is really easy to do that when it is not abrasive. We specifically ask some of the harder questions and hard topics to show really where you (stand).” Phillip Joseph, Chairman, Barry County GOP have aired their grievances with it during the public comment portion of the county board meetings. Because of the growing chorus. Chairman Dave Jackson of the Board of Commissioners addressed the issue briefly during a portion of Tuesday’s meeting. “I’ve heard a lot of comments over the last week or 10 days since that survey came out between disappointment ~ that we have peo­ ple putting up candidates who are putting the questionnaire together then grading the can­ didates which we feel we have a known outcome there,” Jackson said. “There is dis­ appointment, there is some concern with the process. The theory was, in the past, that you let the primaries play themselves out and you support the candidates. There is deft- nitely some concern there. Based on the comments I’ve heard, you’re going to hear a lot more about that. There are people who are really uncomfortable with those questions and comments. The primary election will be held on Aug. 6 of this year, where Republicans from seem­ ingly two difterent spectrums of the party will face off. “I’ll be the first to admit, this is the first time we’ve ever done this,” Joseph said. “So, there is a learning curve. And we’re learning and building and we’ll most definitely make mistakes and errors, there is no question about it. But the intention of it is to vet these people running as Republicans to see if they’re actually Republicans and having the people see for themselves. 1* 5*>'? Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM. Thursday, May 23,2024 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e #230020 or #230080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org., please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (5) 2023 CMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Minors 1 -Summit White Truck #230010 - Green Title - approx. 32,006 Miles- Minimum Bid $53,500 1 -Sterling Metallic Truck #230020 - Orange Title - approx. 35,442 Miles - Minimum Bid $54,000 1-Blue Truck #230050 - Orange Title - approx. 26.900 Miles - Minimum Bid $55,000 1-Red Truck #230120 - Orange Title - approximately 27,170 Miles - Minimum Bid $54,000 1 -Black Onyx TVuck #230140 - Orange Title - approximately 23.936 Miles - Minimum Bid $54,00 (1) 2023 GMC2500HD Crew Cab X-31 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission, Off-Road pkg, Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Keyless Start, Gooseneck Kit 1 -Black Onyx X-31 Truck #230100 - Orange Title - approx. 26,609 Miles - Minimum Bid $57,000 NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAI TITLES. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. [0 'Bi fp^ ([/ » t 216811 The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale six pickups: (5) 2023 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup and (1) 2023 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab X-31. r f » Hunter McLaren iVriter served as manager for the City of Grand Haven, Village of Spring Lake and City of Holland. Later in his career, he also n^de sjibrief stop in Caledonia to work for the village on an interim basis r ' Cottph as wrapping up a reeniitment else­ where aaid will get to work initiating the County’s new administrator. ^GovHR, which is part of the larger MOT of America /America Consulting, consulting, will will charge charge $25,500 $25,500 for for but said he remains on good terms with the the search, but that figure does not include township. travel expenses for Cotton. Commissioner Mike Callton, who sits on The county received six total proposals the personnel committee, has a personal relarrom firms vying for the opportunity to help tionship with a member of the Meridian conduct the search to replace Brown, who has Township staff, and he made a call over there served in his role for 30 to help bring clarity to the situation. , yearsnow. Oi the SIX firms, the board’s Personnel and “I don’t think he was really open with us,” Human Services Committee whittled it down Callton said at Tuesday’s board meeting. to four before agreeing to interview their “Several or a couple weeks before, he had favorite two - GovHR and Brighton-based been investigated for actions in Meridian Walsh Municipal Services, which is headed Township on some financial matters. There up by former Meridian Township manager was a closed meeting session where they came Frank Walsh. out with the agreement he would no longer be Last week, the personnel committee held the manager of Meridian Township. To me it two meetings - one on Monday to interview took him out of the picture for selection,” represenutives from both firms with the hope County board chairman Dave Jackson of agreeing on a recommendation that same who also sits on the personnel committee^ day. However, the four-member committee said he had not received any negative feed­ decided it needed additional time to call back on Walsh and his firm and that Walsh around further on references before making a was a worthy candidate, final decision at another special meeting held “There were no bad things said about last Thursday Walsh but the enthusiasm meter wasn’t quite One factor that tipped the scales in favor of as high (as with GovHR),” Jackson said. __ _____ -1^ - 11 GovHR centered on Walsh. Weeks ago, Walsh resigned from his post as manager in Meridi­ an Township, where he had served for over a decade. His resignation came after a lengthy closed-door session amongst the township ’s board. Despite his resignation, the purpose for which has not been disclosed, Walsh remains on as a consultant. Media reports and investigations indicated that Walsh was using township resources for the betterment of his search firm. During his interview with the personnel committee, commissioners asked Walsh whether or not the reasons for his resignation would reflect poorly on his firm and on Barry County for working with his firm. Walsh still didn’t disclose the reason for his resignation 1 �A 0 9 P9g9 4 ThyfXtoy M«y 16 /’V4 TM Bnrtnef I 2 ' J 'S . . Did you L ► ■ I > ■%a r Si see S' It is time to say ‘goodbye t « 14' Holy Cow! t 1 PLEASE The Village of Nashville’s signature cows are still penned up - but not for > r '"organized by Ihe Nashville Route 66 Business, these cows have been a wav IO bring a splash of color to the dov^town area white promoting area businesses. Each sponsonng compa­ ny gets to design a cow. select an artist to decorate it, name it and then pick a location. An original pack of nine cows made their debut two years ago. Two new cows will also be in the mix once they are let loose on Nashville in early June. I •r Do Not Feed MH* V * J I /yj — i tha COWS tall f9ti w> L ■ V it I k ,, .t < 4 /T? J -.s- fJS T I Do you remember? •< b t >J A I’ 1. I rf/V H J ; • f r < f 4 tta f < a * ■ & r 4 4k 4. A X i t * «.»* t Vi i I" I City dedicates new water plant i II f ■ I - ..*■* V r> ' . I Sanner May 5. 1994 The city’s new water treatment plant was dedicated by city officials Monday with a ribbon cutting, open house and tour of the facility. The new $2.3 million plant is expected to process and purify four million gallons of water a day. Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the ceremony also kicked off Water Quality Awareness Week. More than 200 visitors were treated to refresh­ ments. which included, naturally, a glass of water. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said, “We were overwhelmed by the positive comments from the public. They said they don’t have stains and discoloration of clothes. We thought it would take longer for them to notice." 1 1 Have you met? I Jan Hawthorne wasn’t very familiar with Hastings when she moved here from Mar­ shall in 1991. A recent college grad, she was looking to start the next chapter of her life. A friend warned her not to discount Hastings as a great community. “I had one friend that I'd met in college, and she encouraged me to come up this way,” she said. “I got a job and moved here. I thought... you know... it's a small town.” It didn’t take long for her to realize what her friend had said was true. Soon after arriving, Hawthorne found herself fully enmeshed in the Hastings community with a newfound love for giving back to the community. When she would visit Grand Rapids and meet folks unfamiliar with Hastings, she couldn’t help but lake pity on them. w (I was) like, ‘Oh, what a shame. You have no idea,”’ she would tell them. We’re half an hour south and you can’t even imagine (what we have here). ‘.4. ’.’ V • L.*r“ k. t I :» 4 % 1 II •* t <> r 11 I * '>V^ ■a r 0F Jan Hawthorne which I'm very happy about - (1 head) to Hashngs to do my local shopping.” Since living in Hastings, she’s grown to understand the ' to the naralpoal ^"^munity. She volunteers time at inally hoped to be a . ............................... paralegal, plans Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the culinary changed and she found herself exploring Hastings High School and other avenues. For a time she became a title the Thomapple Arts Council, to name a examiner, later opening Jonny Conoon’s time to a meaningful cause is Italian Eatery on Jefferson Street (an something_ she encourages everyone she accomplishment which she’s still proud of knows to do, too. to this day). She’s been working as a realtor “Pick one passion. Pick one passion that for the past 20 years, currently working you love, one place that you have a passion with Jaqua Realtors as an associate broker. tor, and do some-thino ” cko something, ” she said. “Do that. Investing in her community is one of her Dedicate a couple hours a month for a nontop priorities. It’s something she encourag­ organization that you believe in.” es everyone to do. and it can be as simple as Although she never knew she’d still be in making an effort to shop local. We’re lucky HasVincs when she first moved here all to live in a community that has a little bit of ose years ago, she said it’s easy to see everything available locally, and the inter­ w y she never left. The people she’s met net for the rest, she said. ® lasting impact on her. “I say this repeatedly like a broken J he people. The people here, I mean, record: Shop local if you can. Support local It’s amazing,” she said. “I have met so (business) whenever you can, because we many wonderful people from all backwant to keep our community alive,” she said. “Once in a blue moon, yes, I have to bounds. There’s a lot of transplants here I ve met. The fabric of the community, the order online. But before 1 do - and I’ve mixture of people in this community, it’s kind of trained a few of my neighbors, stuck with me.” d » Any one of these thipgs - thriving local businesses, a commuqity-oriented atmo­ sphere and a collection|of wonderful folks - would make for a go0d community. The intersection of all three is what makes Hast­ ings magical. “Every community has its flavor,” Haw­ thorne said. “The amazing part about Hast­ ings is these business owners... these are all local folks that grew up here, but they stayed and invested in their community. That’s Hastings.” For investing in her community and encouraging those around her to do the same, Jan Hawthorne is this week’s Bright Light. Favorite thing about Barry County: Barry County is on the Way to everywhere. At the same time, it ii north country in southwest Michigan. Hobbies: I love gardening, especially this time of year, planting flowers. I am into fitness, I think that builds really positive healthy energy. I have a dog, she’s just a little thing. She’s 13 years old. I’ve had her since she was a baby. She will ride on the paddleboard with me oyt in the lake, she has a life vest that her veterinarian gave her. Her name is Phoebe Janq, I love to travel to warm climates in the winter. Favorite vacation destination: Florida and Mexico. This year, I’m traveling for two weeks to the Mediterranean in Septem­ ber. I’m sure that’ll be my next favorite. I’ll be going to Italy, Greece and Italy. Turkey. Music I listen to: I^ am all over the place. I love old rock aiid roll. I like ‘60s, ‘70s, some ‘80s. I like old country. Some­ times when I need peace and quiet, I like meditative-type Zen music. It depends on what my mood is. Each week, the Banner, profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer wo/tk, fun-loving per­ sonality, for the stories ho, or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, J 351 N. Nf-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@J-adgraphicn.com. When Kathy Carpenter opened her Ever After Banquet Hall, now known as Venue 1208, on N. Michigan Ave. a little over 20 years ago, I told everyone that I was going to be one of her first custom­ ers. My intentions were to book my retire­ ment party for 11 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2035. I’ve stuck with that commitment ever since, freely telling everyone that, when 1 reached age 85, 1 would be taking down my business shingle and inviting them to the party. So I guess at age 74, as I announce the sale of my company to the View News­ paper Group and its parent company JAMS Media, LLC, one could assume I’m taking early retirement. There should be no shame in retiring early - or cutting short my 2035 vow by 10 years. After all, I dropped out of school one morning in the third grade to get a job - which lasted less than half a day when Charlie, my boss at the local grocery store one block from the school. said it’s lunch time. I’m sure your mom might be looking for you, so I went home for lunch only to find her standing on the porch waiting for me. I did finish third •4 ■ade and the rest of my education. I’ve been working almost every day since. After serving a hitch in the U.S. Air Force, I came home, married my wife Patti St. Martin, and picked right up where I left off thanks in no small part to my parents, Mel and Alice, who employed all four of their kids to help them build our family print and publish­ ing business, J-Ad Graphics, Inc. We learned more than just the busi­ ness from our parents. From my dad’s side at the advertisement drafting table, I learned that the community was the focus of every step we took. “Always support the people who support you,” he kept reminding us - and showing us. My parents had accounts at all three of the community’s major banks. They bought their cars from local dealers, their food from local •4 •ocery stores and their appliances from local advertisers. My mother started a clothes-buying tradition that lasted until the Cleveland’s Men’s Store downtown closed. In helping others to succeed, my mom and dad became successful. That was another lesson they taught, one that applies to communities as well as to individuals. Hastings has built a polished reputation as a tight, supportive, and productive community from Emil Tyden, who brought the Industrial Revolution to Hastings in the late-1800s with compa­ nies that became the Hastings Manufac­ turing Company and Viking Corporation and still operate today; to Earl McMul­ lin and the Baum Family who built today’s Hastings Fiberglass Co.; and to the late Bill Pierce and Doug DeCamp who formed today’s multi-national Flexfab, LLC. My family’s pride has been highlight­ ing those accomplishments and the com­ munity achievements of the people with whom we live. With every week’s publi­ cation we’re building bridges to more. Something has been happening to our communities nationwide in the past few years, though, and ours is no exception. I’ve certainly seen that in my profes­ sion and in my community. Loss of advertising revenue, the rising costs of newsprint and ink, and the need for con­ stant machine maintenance has cast newspapers nationwide out to sea. It’s harder to chronicle the news of our com­ munity and especially those stories of community spirit and goodwill. Unfortunately, the conflict between building community bridges and fewer people who see the value of a local newspaper has taken a toll on my energy and my soul. 1 still strongly believe in the vital importance of local newspapers 4 lt’5 and publications like the Banner and the Reminder. In my disappointment, I also feel an obligation to do what is neces­ sary to keep them going. By selling our operations to the View Newspaper Group, we’ve found a com­ pany that is committed to keeping as many employees as it can, dedicated to putting out great products and backed by financial stability that will serve it for years to come. The company is com­ prised of 14 community newspapers covering 10 Michigan counties, and printing more than 250,000 copies of both weekly and daily publications. There will be changes, some of which may be difficult. The bottom line, however, is that this community will still have a local newspaper run by a publisher with •4 'eater efficiencies in production and technolo­ gy. What it will need to survive is still the support of advertisers and the stories of people helping others to succeed. That will ensure the kind of newspaper the community has enjoyed and benefit­ ed from for over 80 years. For me, the sale is a new life chapter to be written. It will be a time free of anxiety, worry and the pressures of fix­ ing printing press problems in the mid­ dle of iHd ft^VU-wlU also provide time for pursuits I’ve never ^jnpble to follow: to travel, to exercise, to reao. 1 also ■ look forward to finding and living in other communities that may be explor­ ing their own growing pains in a diffi­ cult world and, perhaps, offering the suggestions and encouragements I’ve learned from this stop. I’m feeling a tinge of responsibility, too, in being the last member of my par­ ent’s family to represent this grand adventure. My mother passed away in 1987, my dad in 1995, and my brother, Steve, in 2013. Sister Joyce retired in 2000 and Brother John in 2014. So, it’s me to offer the last farewell here and to thank those who, for more than 80 years, made the Jacobs family successful in this grand adventure. Don’t shed too many tears, though you may still see me in church, a local restaurant, or serving up a coffee and a donut as a part-time employee in a beach town somewhere. And rest assured... 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JB — �r A I 'A 1 }l t Ui 11 f 49 I > 3 t 5 ri V li I i Cl Debate continues over Mid-Villa TIF 1 * I I Greg Chandler through local brownfield redevelopment authorities to fund affordabl e housing proj__ Writer The Thomapple Township Board has not ects. yet reached a final decision on whether to ■nie Flats at Mid-Villa project calls for back a developer’s request for a tax-incre­ construe ion of six apartment buildings totaling units - 120 two-bedroom ap^-’ ment financing proposal to support develop­ ment of the residential portion of the Flats at ments and 24 one-bedroom apartmenU apartments Mid-Villa project in Middleville. along with a 134-un.t self-storage facility The issue did not come up at Monday’s ^d three commercial outlets fronting M-37 board meeting, but Township Supervisor ‘he former Eric Schaefer said afterwards there’s a ssi® X* ® Imi was tom down in 2015. The bility a special meeting could be held so nto Village Council in May of last 1 A 7 approved decide on the matter. a planned unit development proposal for the I’m waiting to hear back from the attorproject. ney (on the resolution language that the ‘he project addresses a JU*: ’“ard will vote on). It’s going to be a matter need for workforce housing” that was idenof days before I get an answer on what needs lifted in a report issued last year by the Barry to happen ... I didn’t have a resolution (Mon­ Commmiity Foundation and Bar;y County day), I didn’t have an agreement, I didn’t Chaml^ and Economic Development All^ anything to vote on,” Schaefer said. ance. The apartments 'vould be marketed The board held a special meeting May 9 at toward ^ople whose incomes are between the township fire station to get input from 80 and 120 percent of the community’s mediresidents on the project and the TIF request an income, which works out to between from Dutch Developers LLC. The meeting $40,000 and $90,000 a year lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours and fea­ Rents for the units would range from tured considerable pushback from those in $1,225 a month for one bedroom to $ 1,475 4 4 developers > attendance, both concerning the nature of the for two bedrooms, which say is project and the TIF proposal. below market rate. Without the TIF 1 \ vvimouttne riF, rents for “I called the special board meeting so that the apartments would likely exceed $2,000 a the developers of the Mid-Villa Flats would month, Dutch Developers principal Nate have a chance to interact with the public and Heyboer said. answer any questions they may have,” Schae­ “It’s not perfect. It’s not going to help fer said at the start of the special meeting. (everyone). It’s supposed to help , ------ rJ some. It’s Dutch Developers is asking the township, sup^sed to he Ip the two-income family, the the village of Middleville, the village’s , _______ _ that boyfriend-girlfriend I>owntown Development Authority and the they’re trying to make the work together, Step into the , , -r --------* vilBarry County board to pass a proposal to ctmmu ^H^o'er“now' allow the county’s Brownfield Redevelop­ now, ment Authority to collect $4.48 million in there is nothing available for anyone in that new tax revenues that are expected to be situation. You have to go to Misty Ridge or generated by development of the residential somewhere (else) and buy a brand new portion of the Mid-Villa project over the next home.” 15 years. Katie Stanton considers cunsiaers the me TIF llF request an That money would then be used to reim­ affront to the hard-working residents who burse the developer for infrastructure and pay toes to support the community. other related costs tied to the project, includ­ ing construction of a $475,000 lift station you re basically smacking them in the face that would handle sewage for the develop­ because we helped make this community ment. 74Teat,” Stanton said. “We paid our taxes. If a The TIF application is the result of a hundred residents came to you and said we change m the state’s Brownfield Developuon don’it want want to to pay toes, would you agree ment Fm^cing Act that has been m place with that? No. That would be asinine - f^ 15 for more than 25 years. State lawmakers last years. That’s crazy.” year passed a four-bill package that changes The TIF request does not involve the the law to allow new tax revenues captured self-storage facility and commercial outlets. %■ •> w tv k VK1 t 1 I % Hh * all k I r i»4 ■> I r.iT^th. i I I . Jfl? *M I b ( 1 k Ki ' J Development of that portion of the proiect i<; underway. Heyboer said recently he expects to generate about $600,000 in new to revp =• . ... .,vw reve­ nues from the commercial side of the development that will be taxed in its normal fashion. “The tax request for this has nothing do with any of the commercial properties All the commercial properties - the potential restaurants, the potential doctors’ offices are all going to be paying new (taxes), full taxes,” Heyboer said. Keara Hilton said that the type of project being proposed at the Mid-Villa site is more suited to a larger city and not a community the size of Middleville. “I just don’t see what you’re trying to do and (how) the program you’re trying to use fits with our small community,” Hilton said. Brenda Coles expressed concern about the maintenance and upkeep of the building after the 15-year tax capture is completed. “In 15 years, you’re going to have a devel­ opment that has had 15 years of... full occu­ pancy, full use,” Coles said. “I live in a home that’s 20 years old. When do things start taking a crap at my house? Around 15 years You have to replace heating, cooling, plumb­ ing, etc. Do we have projections for the maintenance of those units over time? Do we have quality building going up, or are we going to be dealing with some run-down housing in 15 years?” Dutch Developers said it will use a proper­ ty management company that has been certifted by the Michigan State Housing DpvaI Concerns were also raised on the need for increased police and fire presence in the community as a result of the new develop­ ment, as well as additional traffic on M-37 The Middleville Village Council on April 23 approved a resolution of support for the TIF proposal on a unanimous vote Villaee President Pro Tempore Kevin Smith spokeof long-term benefit of the project and the TIF proposal. _________ , .................,u.u,aiiiw uic “In 15 years, this will be a windfall for the village (in terms of new tax revenue)""* ^d we’ll have affordable housing to address what is, at this stage, a national crisis,” Smith said. “This isn’t a loss, it’s a gain.” The DDA board is expected to consider a similar resolution when it meets at 6 p.m Tuesday night at the Village Hall. *Ke',i»bemiiait i ® ihll I bVlnlrtValtR.. Dispute regarding birds and the bees conies to peaceful wnclu^ion IiJr- £ I im^ 9 K:?»sr. •WTO i noikl^ I?®!- fflgtbwupsijMFjijg,! ‘“£?!»rreoigo(iiic. cult soU h -— - L SHES Jc EH (jKa ilw ,40 suggesm eI W W a ina; feiotaj u JeanieiiiBiiiiitj, ’ Ha|sr^iB>;s((^vidiaiDn. rm fseb i tEK (i * f Beat: loo.iDbeagibe^iBsiKrtiB^ nj 7-K lis^CoQorzrwo em's fanil)'to i(taXBdp:»ki.W adi-cnturE.MyiiifllifffBecwfi IB B i£ j 3e W liiD built 1987, my dad in 1555, nd tate, aa. ■j asBC .faeziass Co, mi to Stere, in mSsuhwii VfeffldDoigOsCw 2000 andBrotbeiJoliiiitMk^^ hii 1^? I I ___ r <<4 i ’’ i i flO ,J J 1. ^77 H' . J -7, 1 T 11 - I I n;-. I r ...................... ............ ■ fl: Frih’r ’.4-- ■I sr«* <xi C£ □ri rii * fnll ► :v Barry County SherifFs deputies helped broker peace between two neighbors last month. Police reports state a 60-year-old Woodland man contacted police April 24 regarding his neighbor’s chickens. The man told police the neighbor’s chickens were frequent trespassers on his property, often venturing into his yard three to four times a week. The man said he had tried several times to talk about the issue with his neigh'"r, a 31-year old Woodland man, but said the conversations were not going well. The chicken-tender had told the man his birds were free ranging and could go where they pleased, he said. The 60-year-old man called police again the following morning on April 25 to report there were six to seven chickens in his back­ yard. An officer arrived on scene and attempt­ ed to make contact with the 31-year-old Gi: bird-tending neighbor, leaving their number and a message to call back. The 31-year-old bird-keeper called police and left a message on April 29. The man told police his chickens were free roaming and could go where they pleased. He also told police his 60-year-old neighbor was a beekeeper and the bees regularly entered and buzzed around his property. Police called back and left a message telling the man to confine the chickens according to state and county ordinances, and to contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture regarding issues with the bees. The 60-year-old beekeeper contacted police again April 30, reporting more chick­ ens on his property. Not long after, he issued an email to the department providing an update on the situation. He asked police to disregard the situation going forward, as 11 naff' r 0u»amtiEiesila[[5ii|{»jL i L»ll'‘'l. : A rV the relationship between him and his neigh­ bor had experienced an “unplanned but awesome breakthrough.” The beekeeper told police a cow from his bird-keeping neighbor’s property had gotten loose, which he then secured and delivered back to his neighbor’s home. Upon returning the ani­ mal, he talked to friends and family of the neighbor who said he was currently away getting food and supplies for the cow. The beekeeper said he extended an offer to help, either by providing supplies or lending his truck if needed. In the days following their conversation, the beekeeper said he was no longer seeing the chickens on his property. He told police he and his neighbor had seemed to develop a mutual understanding, and he hoped going forward they could both understand “living in peace is better for both of us.” — Page 5 request J r ► SfRplified .1 t I- e 3 ! fi villa 4 I I 1 < i I I *♦*» ■■III I I ■* K :aM9< ♦ ar - « * ± rriic- ■ w ...Ax Ai •A.' •X. I > fX » ** "Xi K*Al “"""a SOO" » MOa. whem- » « nJXffi; S.",™." Thornapple Twp. puts single fire services tax proposal on August ballot Greg Chandler Staff Writer With two millages to support fire ser­ vices in Thomapple Township having expired, township officials have decided to combine the two previous levies into a new proposal that will go before voters on the August ballot. The Township Board Monday voted to put on the Aug. 6 ballot a single proposal for fire protection and emergency services, including the purchase of equipment, of 2.25 mills for six years, running from this year to 2029. If approved, the levy would generate $993,565 in its first year. On a unanimous vote, the board chose to combine the two prior tax levies - one that was approved in August 2020 and a second that passed by less than 100 votes two years later - into one new proposal rather than seek two separate renewals. Some board members were concerned about pre­ senting separate renewal proposals. “I think we take a chance, if they only want to vote (yes) on one, but if they don’t (vote yes) on the smaller one ... We need both,” Township Treasurer Laura Bouch­ ard said. Trustee Curt Campbell raised a concern about the way the ballot language will look to voters. Because it’s a new propos­ al, it can’t be worded as a renewal, even though it would replace the two prior sep­ arate millages. “1 don’t care how we do it, but I’m just worried that our voters aren’t going to understand what they’re voting for, Campbell said. In August 2020, township voters approved a I.7i69-miII renewal for fire protection and emergency services for four years, including funding to support the purchase of fire and emergency equip­ ment, with 1,151 yes votes to 469 no votes. That levy has since been rolled back to 1.6742 mills because of the Headlee amendment. . . In August 2022, the township asked for | an additional 0,5662 mills for fire and emergency services. That vote was much closer, passing with 1,006 yes votes to 913 no votes. That levy has been rolled back since then to its current level of 0.5629 mills by the Headlee amendment. Board members also debated whether to seek a four-year or six-year period for the new levy. Trustee Kim Selleck supported seeking a longer term for the tax. ‘ It s a lot better (and) easier for plan­ ning down the road. We just have to explain to our constituents that we’re combining the two and making it longer, just for ease and budget planning,” Selleck said. Fire Chief Bill Richardson also support­ ed going for a six-year levy. Every four years, it just seems like you're over here, constantly asking (for approval),” Richardson said. Supervisor Eric Schaefer said that the township will have to educate thepublic to try to clear up any potential confusion about the new proposal. Richardson sug­ gested an informational flyer similar to one distributed by Thomapple Kellogg Schools to explain their recent non-homestead millage proposal, which voters approved last week. Seventy percent of the revenues gener­ ated by the millage goes to fire services, 20 percent goes to ambulance and 10 per­ cent goes to capital improvements toward the purchase of new equipment, according to township board minutes. 4( 1 -Mr ij •• jaw Ufa, 4.' ^iiiw i ! < Honor Flight outing helped to reaffirm patriotism I-®'* n t Ihl II a -L«. I ri I J, 1 I k ':<u. J ( •tf isp Oil .C!2 Editor: I recently was honored to be included in a ’oup of other military veterans on an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. to visit some of our national monuments. The group that organized the trip is Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, and they have put together 18 of these events in recent years. cannon salute as our plane came into the gate My daughter-in-law is a Grand Rapids area. We unloaded to a laige group of patriots firefighter and paramedic and participates as welcoming us to the nation’s capital and one of the several medics on the trip. Her thanking us for our service. We got the same “uiging” is responsible for me to finally reception reception at at our our first first stop stop the the next next day day at at the the relent and fill out an application. Even after World War II memorial and continued with­ being accepted as a participant, I was reluc­ out confrontation throughout the day with all tant to go because of all the unrest our nation the sites we visited. When we arrived back at is suffering right now. I fully expected to Grand Rapids late on the second night of our fight my way through anti-American demon­ trip we were stunned by hundreds of residents strators at all national monuments. lining the halls of GR Ford Airport welcomNational news providers would have us ing us back and thanking us for our service believe our nation is on the verge of irrevers­ and sacrifices. ible anarchy in the name of First Amendment Despite what our national news providers rights. This trip convinced me that those forcwould have us believe, this trip convinced me es may have a foothold but we are still a pride in our nation is not dead, and we continnation of believes in the rule of law and ue to exist because the vast majority of peo­ national spirit. ple in this nation are still patriots. As I looked at our group of 75 aged vets, knowing they had fought through battles such Gene Hall as the Battle of the Bulge. Chosin Reservoir Rutland Township and Khe Sahn, (I knew) we would be OK with a confrontation with these demonstra­ tors. We might need a nap, but we would do OK. None of the national memorial sites, the ^ite House or any of the other sites we As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or visited were restricted because of these dem­ broad audience. onstrators. 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I I ! I I I j J •. I I r .’A QWV * lap »«! fif k 1 J «» I. I I 1 �/ Z4. 1 1 i * 1 4 Page 6 - Thursday. May 16. 2024 - The Hastings Banner I ‘ t •« I jr at ■ I I V v^ L, <2 4 . I b •7* X ? ^IMW. I •• y s t Al • I > >: 1 s4 ii'.!tS< I 'li / I* r , •4 ■ ■■ i 7 5 I ? ..Z'? A' 7** ?? Or. Bard Bloom OD I * * Dr. Bard Bloom A OD of Hastings, MIA / > foassed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12t, 2024. Bard was bom on Jan 20, 1940, in Rochester, PA. Bard graduated from Beaver High School in Western Pennsylvania. He then attended Muskingum Presbyterian College in Ohio, and at that time he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, and then went to Univer­ sity of Pittsburgh for pre-med and then to Optometry School at The Ohio State Univer­ sity, graduating in 1965. Along the way, Bard was a US Army Reservist for six years. ; Bard and Nancy were married on April 16, 4960, recently celebrating 64 years .of mar­ riage. They then moved to Hastings td start his optometry career in June 1965. Baj^ .reiireu after 40 successful years of practic6^ih December of 2005. It was the joy of BartTs I w i I U<«L life when their son Scott joined him in prac­ tice in 1991 and eventually took over, allow­ ing Bard to retire with Nancy. Bard enjoyed sailing (he even built a 36 ft sailboat in their backyard) and farming, but his real loves were woodworking and watch­ making. Many charities knew of Bard’s work and it was his real joy to share his amazing talents. Bard was known for his tireless work and contributions to many organizations through­ out his life; he was a longtime member of the Rot^ (1967-2024) and fulfilled many roles serving at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings alongside Nancy. He is survived by wife, Nancy Bloom; sons, Jeff Bloom, Scott and (Darla) Bloom; grandchildren, Amanda Bloom, Lauren Bloom, Ethan (Kara) Sutton, and Hayden Sutton; sister, Bun (Jerry) Madden; sisters-inlaw, Betty Jean and Macky. Bard was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ethel Bloom; mother-in-law, Yvonne Gardner; sister-in-law, Vonnie Stroth­ er, and brothers-in-law, Ed, Walter, and Dan. Services at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058, Pastor Nick Marlatt officiating, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Visitation with the family 11 a.m.-noon. Funeral services noon-1 p.m., luncheon immediately following ser­ vice. Internment at Riverside Cemetery, Hast­ ings MI. In lieu of flowers, please make contribu­ tions to the Hastings Public Library, https:// www.hastingspubliclibrary.org/support-us/ ways-to-give-1 or St. Jude’s Research Hospitai, https://www.s^ude.org/donate. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. _____ _ Carissa Jane Strouse, Hastings and Pat­ rick Kent Gee, Hastings Frank Johif > _______ age^qi W . shall, MI, passed iW^y *^*‘*‘*‘, > He was bom,in phoenix* A^ to D^ial Iani)ary , li; 1969. . Harriet Willbrandf up in Battie atteAdte ' school at Harper Creek High School. He worked many differehf jobs over the years. Frank was in management at the Chicken Coop, he worked at IRMI as well as at RSB Transmission. He was a big Detroit sports fan. Frank enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and throwing darts. Frank is survived by his mother, Hamet Willbrandt; brother, William Willbrandt,; sis­ ter, Sarah Faunce; stepdaughter, Sarah Wal­ ters; stepson, Ethan Walters; niece; Kimberly Willbrandt, and nephew, Tristan Faunce. .7 Frank was proceeded in death by his father, Danial Willbrandt. There will be a celebration of life May 18, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Dark Horse Brewing Co. in Marshall, MI, Memorial donations may be made to The national MS Society. <»* 9 sr « i RICHARD A. FunmJ Home & Crmelion Servtccf !•*>/* L u* S'* » l» •I)' Bi J- B Gary Mitchell Ferguson 1/ ’K* I I < t •t’M 1 Gary Mitchell Ferguson, age 85, passed away April 27, 2024, at his home in Pinellas Park, FL. He was bom February 4, 1939, to Linnie Beatrice (Holley) Martin and John Earle Ferguson. Gary attended St. Rose of Lima and Hast- ings Area Schools, graduating with the Class of 1958. He had fond memories and often reminisced on times spent with friends. He continued his education, becoming a Jour­ neyman Tool and Die Maker, and his employ­ ment included Hastings Manufacturing, Old­ smobile Lansing, Eaton Corporation Battle Creek and, finally, retiring from GM Stamp­ ing Plant in Wyoming, Michigan. Gary was proud of his accomplishments. Valentines Day, 1959, Gary married his sweetheart, Patricia Jane Hart, who preceded him in death in April 1996. They had four children, Sandra (Mateo) Chavez, William (Rita) Ferguson, Julie (Jeffrey) LaJoye, and Stacy (Jim) Peck, alt of whom survive. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, James (Bus) Peck. We will remember dad and grandpa as a man who loved his children and grandchil­ dren, as well as his many dogs, cats and grandpets. Dad was a fairly quiet man, imless you knew him well, and he had nicknames for all those he loved. He had a good sense of 99 humor, and was a great cook, too. Gary was an avid auto racing and football fan; his all-time favorite driver was Gordon Johncock. He enjoyed NFL and attending his grandsons’ football games and wrestling matches. Preceding him in death were his mother and father; his wife, Patricia; grandson, James Peck, and stepbrother, Fred Martin. Besides his children and grandchildren, Gary is survived by his sister, Pat (Lany) Tripp; nieces and nephews, and special step­ sister, Jackie Martin Cosgrove (Gil) Douglas. In lieu of flowers, please consider donat­ ing to the MS Society or Animal Shelter of your choice. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S Jefferson St, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. ft t « It 1^. a* « I** < |j^ y, 8$ Wi ■gi K< ’f9S^ S^«' LUI n' i at 4* *■ . ' W Pc ■; * ! . 9 s -J. - 008 lt’8^ ® .A isx^ !< --.-Sijra & SEiS^^ fl I ! 1 I I s __________ Willbrandt »J i Justs Grinvalds i < c * . 2 ;<? ?i; I r ? Jiu*? I 4' r 4 ' %. U r •• I Worship Together k_ 4 9 W*" > rl I ...at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.. 11 www.hastingsfreemethodist. £mi .Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900, Website: www.lifegatecc.com. „ J Sunday Worship 10 a.m. a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.ni COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 -7 c u o . 7 p_ni.. Sunday School -9:30 to lU.JUa.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WWW,cbchaslings.org. ♦ r \* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M^3 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: Justs Grinvalds passed away peacefully in Bonita Springs, FL on May 11, 2024. Mourning his are his beloved parmer, Melinda von Reis; children. Justs (Rocky) and Anna; granddaughters, brother Ulvis and countless friends. Bom in Riga, Latvia on March 18, 1942, while the country was under German occu­ pation, his family left Latvia in 1944 for displaced persons camps following Russian occupation of Latvia. Justs learned early how to thrive in the face of adversity. The Grinvalds family emi­ grated to Hastings, MI in 1951. Justs was a SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and C h i 1 d re n ’ s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt . Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. tJ ' I* f 5 1 I .V ( PLEASANTVIEW family church Poad, Dowling, Pastor. Steve Ml 49050. Ml 49050 Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. t b / I ' V *• n 1 H *vi«. t < M j9«P ’ 1 VI < 1 9£ IWS <a r > k <■ |L9M 1 & IE 14to -<£ 3IE X "<7 < * Wr r.'ixs^aKMusW urv^W* ** * ir / I X ► t 41 r f 4 «« ’5^ J « ** w <1 •i 4 w* J i 1^ t * V A ri I i. >• w« -• Kt: I I iV I>*;’K% . -HC S.^3^ Lkt % St “ ^5?a £ -‘asc fejf, itrz:^ w w Jlane, Elaine Garlock Spring has surely sprung! The flower vari­ eties now in bloom are too many to list. Snowball bushes are coming into their prime. Lilac bushes are at their seasonal best. The downtown lampposts are again adorned with veteran pennants. These are used in advance of Memorial Day and also Veterans Day. Most are from the World War 11 era but a few are from earlier conflicts and some from the Gulf ’are in much later wars. These are done on a rotating basis because there are far more \'eterans than lampposts. During WWll there were very few young men left at home during those long months. Younger men were drafted in WWII who were not considered' in World War I. One contingent early in January 1941 had 50 guys, all aged 19 or 20. This is a quick way to make men out of boys. from one side to the other. This projec likely to take the rest of the summer. In meantime, locals are using a variety of roii Ite to get to Hastings. Going south on CharlW Park Road is the best choice. The north ro takes the driver north on Usborne Road Brown Road and then back south on Bro: way. There is good news for fans of the Kewemaw Peninsula. Long-owned by mining com­ panies, it has been sold to a New York inves­ tor who was considering selling it in smaller chunks which would likely have led to devel­ opment. The State of Michigan could not afford to buy it now. Fortunately, the Nature Conservancy (TNC) was successful in buy­ ing the 23,000 acres. Another 9,800 acres were sold to them later in the year. The TNC does not intend to become longtime owners. Rather, it will secure the land and then figure out how best to handle it. The new setup includes having elected team members from the county joining the planning group which will first assess what is really there. With thousands of acres, wildlife, trails, minerals, forests and shoreline, the process will take quite some time. In the meantime, the public is welcome to hunt, hike, ski and use the area as it has for years. Further developments will soon come. Worship hour at Central UMC will again go to summer hours on May 26, with service at 9.30 a.m. and no church school for the summer months. < * 1g ** 1 >-! I <9 fes8 * { » ♦! ' ■««» J •p* w At Central United Methodist Church on Sunday the altar rail was lined with small containers, each with a plant to be potted at home in a larger pot. This was a colorful anay provided by students in Lakewood Mid­ dle School. Doubtless, other churches had the same consideration. Remember when mothers wore corsages on Mother’s Day? This was a strong custom. Usually, they wore white flowers if their mother was deceased and red if she was liv­ ing. One mother who received a pink corsage remarked that her children must think she was half-dead. There is a report that a few people have walked the distance to check on the progress of the M-43 bridge in Carlton Township. Their report is that the west half of the bridge appears to be finished. Even a rowboat is being used by workers to transport materials services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Tfiisi^fonim 1961 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Migg|i of p^io etic sch arship. He thereafter pursueoa er astute consultant to“dozens of Fortuffe companies. Justs was known by his loved ones for his compassion, his pervasive curiosity, and wicked sense of humor. As a father he guided his children to make their oi^ choices. As a friend he was always ready^jo listen and encourage. As Melinda’s partAq’ he knew and gave unconditional love aii4 support. Services will be private. ■ I K a* r^\f I I I ■^s 3r ,r •• J ■ . I *u 4l i i I- 44 u t I I 1 f J, 'I. -r.li I. 1 ’,- > I 11 1 > 1. IL I 4 I -!|^ ra I 1 f 1 k I v: I 1 I 4 t l< fl '5-_ 11 • ( ■4 '' t ‘ w Z' J . ''ll 6 i Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for May 17-23 A Fmb V I ^rfiphir<i f 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASIINGS nterglaaa Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 IWUNVSmBff 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 May 1-31 - May Storybook Walk: “Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures” by Constance Van Hoven, illustrated by Alan Marks. Take a journey across various ecosys­ tems to discover E:irth’s rarest and bluest treasures. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. May 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Nature Walk on the Lupine Trail. Can you identify common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of colors, shapes and patterns of Michigan’s wildflowers. Saturday, May 18 - Spring Herb Walk with Maggie Conklin, 1-4 p.m. Receive hands-on experience identifying spring herbs. Saturday, May 18 - 2024 Trail Blazers Social Hikes, 10 a.m.-noon. Tuesday, May 21 - 2024 Nature Book Club, 10:30-noon (in person) or 7-8:30 (on >1 r '^1 •I K. J < X *^2 »/ < *■ . Zoom), With a mix ot fiction, non-fiction and biographies, this book club is for readers who share a concern and interest in the natural world. Wednesday, May 22 - Stewardship Work­ day, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Gel outside with the stewardship crew. Those interested can register for these events and tmd more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/evenls/. X '> '\s< ' J * -4 N .* r. ’I. f 5 *r* ■z < I' 1 •r A V' i 1 r *1 t '.V s. .V 1 i* p , “I 5 *. .V • »> 'J 'r •A I \ ..y Sl- ■’ X' ,1 I','. t t >1* J’ •• •a; J J > k * £’ vr J* t *. *. f 1.’*<1 *- • 'A' * I I > •1 A. 'X <, I? ’J l’ 0 I > h '<. -‘-v " *'v 1 s i s ? ■J'4 I .! l'^• *I I’ I. i't »» Ic I ' Lb . k s -A V 1 <« c I 11 * r*. p S-' •h r 11 - h ???%. V X t-:- I , ■ c * r. % » •J J > 44' 1. \l \ *. < V k. J’• ’J. ‘u.'f SJ, ‘Si a V <ki - <3. s b* I 4 I 1 1 e 4 p t-. A K. 1 2-% I J V ri �I • « I (Along the Thornapple River (Part II) The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 2024 — Page 7 J I rr? Joyce F. Weinbrecht A. J Banner June 23. 1994 C The bridge over the river, as it leaves the t t lake, was once a Pratt truss iron bridge, built i around 1891. It has been replaced with the current cement bridge. This part of the river was called “ MinnAcn.„;__»” by ..the. “Minnesconing Potawatomi. H L Quimby built a mill and dry kiln just Muth of the nver in 1872. This was an Indian bunal ground. While excavating for the mill, lain and other buildings, workmen found skeletal remains. They put the skulls on I stumps with a macabre sense of humor. App^ently, some of the surviving tribes­ :i€ A I men didn t appreciate the sacrilege. First, the kiln b^ed to the ground, and then the entire mill. Citizens of the village always felt that the buildings were torched by some of the remaining tribesmen. The mill closed in 1875 The Irving General Store after the second fire. I In the 1980s, more evidence that there had . Pratt truss bridge, built in ings and Loan sits today. There also was. A been a burial ground there was found when a ! M '*'‘*8' » a cement span grist mill was soon built at this site. Quimby family was building a garage and built m the 1960s. Dr. William A. Upjohn came to Hastings unearthed more human remains. Michigan There was another death on this bridge in in 1841. He owned land along Fall Creek and State University came to identify the remains modem times, when a group of young men had a large English garden there. He once and removed them to the MSU Museum. were partying. The exact events of the night had an office in one of the mill buildings. He There are still traces on the river of the were never made very clear, but it appears also owned an ashery near where the Michi­ piers and cables that were strung across the that one of the partiers was walking the top of gan Street bridge is. This bridge has been river to stop the logs as they floated down the bridge and fell into the nver. ’ rebuilt several times, first as a wooden bridge the river. The Center Road bridge also was an iron I then as a wrought iron bridge in 1887 and The Sponable-McKeown Bridge is the truss bridge and was replaced in the 1960s. again in 1949. only remaining Pratt truss iron bridge in the The river meanders into the City of Hast­ Just to the west of the Michigan Street county. These bridges were built in the early ings. Here, it was the source of water power Bridge, Welcome Marble, who had learned to 1890s. The original bridge was built of wood. for many mills. Just before reaching the harness water power and use it to operate In 1855, this point was still a ford, but by Michigan Avenue Bridge, the trestle for the machinery in Marbletown, N.Y., opened a 1860 there was a bridge there. Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad wool carding mill and a sawmill on the north Adam and Isaac Sponable had property on has stood for more than 50 years (1994) It side of the river. Wool was an important crop both sides of the river. They petitioned the was placed there in 1888. for the farmers, as the fiber was used for cloth township for a bridge, which was built with The C.K.&S. Railroad arrived in Hastings to make clothing for the pioneers of Michigan. local labor. in December 1887. There was a depot built The Broadway bridge was once known as On the south side of the river was the land k,/ .u ,. on the east side of Fall Creek and the line was the iron bridge. It has also been rebuilt sever­ allocated by the township for the County ready for business al times. Poor Farm in 1838. However the intent nuwcvcr, me intent or tu the company was to In 1937, A. Lowell Fisher of Woodland The building there wasn’t actually built take the railroad into Saginaw. There was an was about to be hit as he was crossing North until 1855. In 1878, a brick County Infirmary obstacle in Hastings, the Michigan Central Broadway on State Road. To avoid being hit was built, and in 1958 the present Thomapple Railroad and the Thomapple River. The by the oncoming car, he pulled off to the Manor was built. Michigan Central track had to be crossed and west, went over the bank and landed in the Hastings District No. 2 built a log school on a trestle built across the river. river just west of the bridge across from the south side of the river. This school burned The Michigan Central was in no hurry to Tyden Park on a cold March day. The seats in and a second log school was built in 1855. In .. „ allow the C.K.&S. to cross its line. To prevent the car were frozen solid by the time he got '^^49058, 1869, the County Poor Farm School was work from going ahead, Michigan Central the car back to Woodland. He was wet and divided into two districts and the new school kept an engine and a couple of cars traveling cold but only had a little scratch on the bridge was built, and is still standing in Quimby. back and forth on the track where the C.K.&S. of his nose. Elam Crook came from England, arriving ijs had to cross it. But one Sunday morning, as Tyden Park, given to the City of Hastings in Hastings when he was 18 years old, and the M.C.R. cleared the track to let an east­ by businessman Emil Tyden, has been develfiled for a piece of land on the north and east west tram through, the C.K.&S. went into oped by the city into a pleasant recreation site side of the river. In 1881, Elam lost control of action and had the crossing in before the with playground equipment and picnic facili­ Grinraids his teams and they ran away with him. He interfering engine could stop them The tresties available. was thrown from the wagon, striking the tie was then built to put the train across the I When the village of Hastings was first bridge. His death in 1883 at 52 is felt to have river and the right of way was established. vwng being pimmcu planned m in low, 1840, me the cemetery cemetery was been the result of the accident. II.» An Indian trail crossed the river at a point located located where where the the present present middle middle school school now where Michigan vStceet .now crosses. There stands. In the late 1860s, the bodies that had - ** ala te (iody) was a large Indian village north of the river been buried there were moved to the present ‘3 cmca 1MB Ute near here, about where Second Ward park is site of Riverside Cemetery, which is really ■*4 Ret • now located. two cemeteries that were combined in the The Wickhams, who settled in Carlton 1930s. The portion looking over the river and xc:z3BHI«i tec 1 his ’ Township, crossed the river here on their the southeast side of the cemetery was once ■•Xi 2 .-K? SI zit Genus oca? and aicbi sense of journey to their land in Carlton, camping near owned by a private company. In 1930, this a io ba i W fe the river on the north side. Young John Wick­ became part of Riverside. ra nibsss* tec clioices.A5iblkiisi(ni5r!ft ham, age 7, recalled two giant rocks that jut­ iT The river then winds through the area, lisieDapdesmAsll^'i ted out into the river. The driver of the wagon i once farmland, now River Bend Golf Course : an iii a i&e lie iaie« aid e or rig crossing the ford had to be very careful £ in Rutland Township. This land was once that a wheel didn’t get caught on these rocks £' ik fells ziy > supportowned and farmed by Hannabel Marble. Ray M and tip the load over. S..WD Sen-ices si k pit Haywood made an interesting discovery in The Michigan Street bridge originally was the spring of 1942. Soil’erosion caused by built out of wood in 1839 by Hiram Kenfield, flood waters from the Thomapple River a pioneer carpenter and a trader. He had a uncovered some interesting Indian relics on A shop on the south side of the river, near where his farm, located in Rutland Township, Sec­ Superette sits today. tion 3. The river had washed away about 18 Levi Chase also built a tavern near the inches of topsoil in the area and Haywood river at this spot. It was a crude log building. discovered what was apparently an old Indi­ lid)'10 lake in IS** He sold it in 1842 to Herman I Knappen, who an camp. t V* lime, locals st retired from the tavern business in 1847. A Digging about with a garden rake, he HafliocGoass*'* , to get to '7 .J sawmill was built on Fall Creek, which emp­ found an iron tomahawk head, several arrowX z ties into the Thomapple River just west of the heads, a stone skinning knife, several crudely ^6 the trestle. The mill pond was in the area where shaped knives of either bronze or crude copk the Felpausch (now Ace) parking lot is today. per composition, a brass trigger guard with a Slocum H. Bunker came to Hastings in rather intricate design engraved on its sur1836 to supply board and room to the men face, some homemade lead musket bullets, The Pioneer Society marker at the who were building the mill. His boarding bone husks or claws, which might have been 3tt' Moreau Trading Post. house was located about where Hastings Savpart of a necklace, and miscellaneous bits of r ; fl look back at the stories and columns on local history in the flastlnos Banner k * I 4 •J F FS > 1 TURNING BACK THE PAGES I ,>■ J 4 I * A . I 5- . ►f r I [ i A' and ' J?®® £a;p < *45 ’ Cl I I I r ♦ ilHfl’-'l t' LiHAgii 4 I ■k > J.J nri« S - 4 iiyin : 1 ' * iiilMi T. I “Il I■ <1 • I I Li 4 •s A k t 4 T .L, 0 WWW opmciit > /^gtiDocfor Universe -.“4 r> * 71i 4 •'t II. J f * * tri (H)air filtration . • *». as O'-' .r” *H i; Why do we have nose hairs? James and Zion, 10, Va. -1 ’’ ’ .r JO® .Uli’’® Dear James and Zion, Despite being a curious science cat, I must confess I haven’t spent much time looking up human noses. But I have noticed that human nostrils can be a bit... furry. I talked about what’s inside your nose with my friend Edward Johnson. He teaches classes about the human body in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. He told me that nose hairs only grow in your nose’s vestibule. That’s the inside of the part of your nostrils that you can flare out. The nose hair’s job is to filter the air you breathe in through your nose. I f a* X V •<i;- K- for inf fl * * % 1 h z When you breathe in, air enters your nose of course. But so do other things like little bits of dust, pollen and pollution like from wildfire smoke. Sometimes bacteria and viruses are hanging out in the air you breathe, too. Your nose hairs are like guards for the entrance to your nose. “They’re part of the air cleansing sys­ tem that’s all through the upper nasal air­ ways,” Johnson said. “So, by the time the air gets down into your lungs and into the exchange surfaces, hopefully it’s pretty clean.” Your nose hairs physically block bigger stuff from entering your nose. But there’s more to it than that. The whole inside of your nose-and your nose hairs-are covered with thick, gooey mucus. All the stuff you j breathe in with the air get stuck in that mucus. Then special parts that stick out of the cells that line your nasal cavity kick in. They’re called cilia. The cells and cilia are too small to see with just your eyes. But if you zoomed in with a microscope, the cilia look like little hairs or itty-bitty fingers. The cilia bend and sweep back and forth. That moves all that thick, sticky mucus up your nose and back toward your throat. All the little bits of stuff stuck in the mucus go with it. Then, when you swallow, the mucus slides down into your digestive system. You have a similar setup in your windpipe-also called the trachea. There, the cilia move the mucus up the windpipe like an escalator. Once it’s in your throat, you either swallow it or cough it out. If that sounds a little bit gross, remember that some of us hack up hairballs. But the great news is that a lot of that dust, pollen and smoke-as well as those bacteria or viruses that could make you sick-have been filtered out of the air you breathed in. It’s all thanks to those mucus-coated hairs and sweeping cilia. I guess nature really nose what it’s doing. Dr. Universe Do you hove o Dr. Uni­ verse. Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. f* / i r ai> I I I i 1 bronze or copper metal, which could not be readily identified. Except for the trigger guard, most of the workmanship appeared to be crude. The stone skinning knife was made of native stone and was nicely smoothed. Several of the arrowheads and other stone implements were made of stone not native to this region. Haywood and his family had found more than 200 anowheads on the farm. Near this same place in Rutland Township, Section 3 on the north side of the river, in recent times, three skeletons were discovered buried under the riverbank. They were in a sitting position. One appeared to have a severe head wound. It can only be speculated as to whether they were executed there and buried under the bank, or were hiding in a cave-like place in the bank of the river and were accidentally buried, perhaps while still alive. There were no artifacts found with the bodles, as was usually the case when burials were done, making it an intriguing mystery. A trading post was built on Section 4 of Rutland Township. It was authorized by Rix Robinson, a Frenchman who franchised many trading posts in lower Michigan. He started in the Detroit area, setting up trading posts west to Kalamazoo and north to Grand Rapids. The Thomapple River was one of his best highways for his trades. The trading post in Rutland Township was managed by James Moreau, also a French­ man. The traders were looking for the beauti­ ful furs of Michigan animals for which they offered merchandise in trade. They carried shotguns, rifles, ammunihon, tobacco^ steel traps, fish hooks, hats,-T$s, boots, shoes? beads, calico and other brightly colored cloth, brooches and earrings. And they had whiskey, even though it was against the law to sell this to the Native Americans. There was an Indian village here, which had existed for many years. There were gar­ dens and a burial ground here. The river was called So-Wah-Que-Sake, which in the Otta­ wa language meant “forked river.” James Moreau left this post and moved west to operate another Rix Robinson trading post on Section 33 of Thomapple Township. Later, he moved to Grand Rapids to work for Louis Campau. Robert Scales came to manage the trading post and it became known as Scales Prairie, named for him. There was an inn there along with the trading post and also another Indian village nearby. In 1836, A.E. Bull, a trader and land spec­ ulator acquired the land near the trading post in Section 33, and the area became known as Bull’s Prairie in 1837. The old trading post buildings were beyond reclamation. Bull built a log shanty, hired choppers and began to clear the land. He built two more houses on the land, the last is still standing. Just north of this house is a marker placed by the Pioneer Society, which marks the spot where the trading post once stood. Near this spot, one can still make out the remnants of an old bridge. As the river comes into Irving Township, traces of an old wooden dam can still be seen under the water when the water is low and clear. There is a dam now operating in Irving. At one time there were two water-powered grist mills in the village of Irving, owned by Hubbard and Hill and Hubbard and Hender­ shott. Remnants of the mill race are still visi­ ble. The iron truss bridge has been replaced in recent times. Prior to and during the Civil War, a house just east of the village, built in the Greek Revival style, was a stop on the Underground Railroad, which helped slaves seek freedom in the North. The route went from Kalamazoo to Bitely, then north to the Straits and on into Canada. As the river enters Thomapple Township, Section 35, it dips into Yankee Springs Township. Section 2. There was an Indian village here that became known as Middle Village. There was a Potawatomi trail from Kalamazoo through Gull Prairie, Richmond and north, through Prairieville. Orangeville, Yankee Snrines and Thomapple Township to the ThorSprings nappie River, then to the Grand River. This trail was soon known as the Grand River Trail, and soon it was used a great deal by the white settlers. Louis Campau established a trading post there. Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes gathered there in the winters, numbering well over 100 families at one time. Artifacts and burial grounds line the Thor­ napple River to attest to their numbers and the activities of daily life. Calvin G. Hill arrived on the site that would become Middleville in the 1840s. In the 1850s the village was laid out, but it I b J I 5 b Tj 1 * x. •« ►• I ' *‘*1^ Si ♦ / j * Marker on Rix Robinson's graveslte in Ada. didn’t become an official village until 1867. There is a dam in Middleville, which at one time supplied water power for the Globe Knitting Company. In 1846, Denison Bugbee built a sawmill on the east bank of the river. A grist mill was built by A.C. Bruen, also on the east bank. French’s mill was built on this same site. Today, the mills are gone and there is a village park on the site. The first bridge across the Thomapple was built by W.K. Paull in 1843. There was a ford across the river near where Crane Street meets the river. In 1877, there was a covered bridge over the river at this point. Presently, a cement bridge spans the river here. The river then winds about but follows a northward route. Whitneyville Road follows it after a fashion. In 1860, E.K. Parmalee came to Thomap­ ple Township to land in Section 10. The Michigan Central Railroad also came through Thomapple Township. Parmalee donated land for a railroad station and the village grew up around the station and became known as Parmalee Station. It was a lively little town for a time. Parmalee Station is just west of the Thor­ napple River. There is a park beside the river where Parmalee Road crosses the river to reach Whitneyville Road. Whitneyville Road and the river both wind north toward the Grand River. The village of Alaska sits on the banks of the Thomapple. Alaska was once known as Brownsville. A fire burned the village and the new settlement became known as Alaska. At Ada, the Thomapple River joins the Grand River on its way to Lake Michigan. High on a hill, just west of Ada, within sight of the Amway plant, there is a small and very old cemetery. Here, Rix Robison is buried with his six wives. The site is marked by a monument of white bronze, which is 12 feet high. It tells the story of Rix Robinson's life. There is a bas-relief of Rix Robinson bom 1792, died 1875. It reads “Indian Trader on Grand River, 1821; Supervisor Township of Ada, 1840; Associate Judge of Circuit Court for Kent County, 1844; State Senator, 1845; Stale Commissioner of Internal Improvements, 1846; Member of State Con­ stitutional Convention, 1850.” The role of the Thomapple River is no lon­ ger the same. Overland roads, automobiles, trucks, trains and planes have changed modes and methods of travel so that the river is no longer the main highway from place to place. But it remains an important part of the lives of those who live near it. It is a vital living body of water, filled with opportunities for sport and recreation. Its shores echo with the shouts of the Indian tribes as they hunt and fish, the sounds of a.\es chopping away the forests to make way for farms and the splashing of young men taking a cooling swim in its waters on a hot summer day. Sources: The History ofAllegan and Barry Counties, 1880; The History ofBarry County of 1985: River Lake, Joe Armstrong and John Pahl: Quimby History', Eva Rowley; History of Quimby. Dorris McIntyre; Barry County Records, County Clerk; interviews with many people who care about the Thor­ napple River. s z. ■r - I t* I ( 4 I 1 K > 1 I �♦ 4k 1 ^4 1 Page 8 - Thursday. May 16, 2024 - The Hastings Banner First Hastings Pride Festival to be held June 29 Hunter McLaren Staff iVriter The first Hastings Pride Festival is set to take place next month. The festival is set to take place from 1 to 6 am. June 29 29 at at Thomapple 1 nomappic Plaza. ricwa. City council members approved plans for the event at their meeting Monday. Organizer Sydney Smith, representing the Hastings Pride Committee, spoke with council members a^ut the event. Smith said the festival will be a family-friendly event with live music, entertain­ ment and resources for LGBTQ individuals. “We’ve never had a festival like this in Hastings, but it’s had positive outcomes. Smith said. “Middleville’s second festival will be happening this summer, and we see it ^a positive direction to take Hastings in. The community is here. It’d be good to have the representation and be able to have a fun day with the town, and encourage them to check out our local businesses.” Community integration is an important part of this year’s event. Smith said. Proceeds will benefit the Hastings Gay Straight Alliance and I’ll Be Your Rock, a Nashville-based organiza­ tion that provides support for LGBTQ teens. Planning the event has been a community effort. After a post inquiring about LGBTQ resources in a local Facebook group received a negative response, Smith said she w^ inspired to create the Hastings Pride Commit­ tee. Soon after, she said she’s already received overwhelming support. “I’ve worked with a lot of helpful individuals. Everyone has different skills (they’re contribut­ ing),” she said. “I know everybody from living in Hastings my whole life, and my mom and her mom, generations of living in Hastings. It was good to know the support was there to do this.” Although this year’s event came together quickly. Smith said she hopes to make it an annual event. She sees the festival as an opportunity to bring the community together and provide LGBTQ representation in a rural community. “I grew up here. I was afraid of being myself growing up. Now, I don’t feel that way at all.” she said. “But there is certainly room for growth in Hastings, in that respect. It’s been great to see that growth happen now and be a part of it. The more support for marginal­ ized communities there is, the more Hastings will be able to grow.” i 4ft > 9! 1 ; i •f 4 r < ?: : * *« ’ If f r7 ■iff ' 4 *1/ h r *■♦ I 4 I I t •s I It’s a Great Day, I (9 be a f J u % 4 j ?* 3 B' J k 1 a _______________ _____________________________________________________________ Hastings High School Counselor Melinda Heaton, senior Alexandria Herder and Principal Teresa Heide pose for a photo. Herder was awarded a scholarship to Purdue University through her participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) n d 1 ri* .u I • V* I V 'r Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Every year, more than a million high school students across the nation enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. Of those students, only 16,000 - less than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors - are chosen to move on as semifinalists based on their PSAT scores. Students who wish to become finalists must take on a rigor­ ous application process that examines their academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, academic honors and awards. They’re also required to submit an essay and letter of endorsement from a high school staff member, as well as perform well on the SAT or ACT. Of those finalists, only 7,140 students would go on to become Merit Scholars and were awarded scholarships this year. One of those recipients is Alexandria Herder, a Hast­ ings High School senior. For the teachers and faculty who have worked with Herder throughout the years, it > • 1 1 *2 B '1 9 i 31 ■ : •« ftl I t • ■4^ 1 * ' : Ki * *Vf. 1 .*7 ■-*r t I 4 ’ a Al r AB r r ri. * » 1^ •fl 4 t I r ■ .AL I i J* L3 1 VW 1 t tA ■'v' ' Md I J I t 1 'M F L j?? •'M Il ■r.- K ••4 Fifteen children received their First Holy Communion at St. Rose of Lima Church on Sunday, May 5, supported by their families and fellow parishioners after months of preparation. Pictured are (front row, from left) Eleanor Smith, Mia Gonzales, Ridley Gonzales, Peyton Vincent, Bene Cary, (middle row) Josephine Palova, Dominik Pala, Greyson Rambin, Lydia Comensoli, Jill Swiatek, Holden Grummet, (back row) Linden Boge, Kenzie McKeough, Deacon Gene Haas, Father Jeff Hanley, Deacon Phil Green, Thomas Kursch and Shiloh Smith. (Photo provided) 1« ■ / ' I I r I I National Honors Society, Link Crew, student council, math team, jazz band, steel band; dance, choir, the bowling team and more. \ Heaton said she’s had to work with Herderft specifically to ensure she can maintain her obligations all while taking the courses she’d like to. To participate in band and choir, Herder opted to take summer classes. “I took Spanish during the summer,” Herd­ er said. “Spanish One and Two.” Herder will be attending Purdue University, which sponsored her National Merit scholar-" ship award. She aims to maintain a busy sched­ ule, making time for music, bowling, a mentor program and an accelerated research program. She plans to study biomedical health sciences with hopes of becoming a pathologist. “I always wanted to be some sort of doctor, some sort of person that people can rely on and can help other people,” she said. “I want to be a pathologist because it’s kind of behind the scenes, and it helps diagnose people th^ really need it. There’s some people that can^ get that service very easily.” comes as no surprise. High School Principal Teresa Heide said Herder has a winning atti­ tude that allows her to embrace any challeng­ es that come her way. “She’s gracious, humble, and a hard work­ er,” Heide said. “She’s grounded, she’s salt of the earth. She doesn’t have to be out in front leading the charge - she does it in her own way.” Counselor Melinda Heaton said she can personally attest to Herder’s dedicated work ethic, both in her academic endeavors and her extracurriculars. It’s what made Herder a shoo-in for the National Merit program, Hea­ ton said. (The program requires) not just taking any old classes, it’s taking rigorous classes and receiving those top honors,” Heaton said. “She’s highly involved in music, as well as many other things in school.” Throughout her academic career, Herder has pursued her interests with a remarkable dedication while keeping up with her studies. Herder finds time for her involvement with L » ( r X 4 4 * v I I I, b I £» ■S ft 4 Hastings senior awarded prestigious academic scholarship Youngsters receive First Communion i 97 » 4: IF a r 1 J r * •-I* 1 It? ■■ J 4 ‘ 4 r 4 * . I 0• « I r-. . J? • y- « 4 7 k A. J 11 r"A— SC’ I* t J . • > ‘Ci S9 i L' r-’*" ' u- •*? «U%« - '.i:. 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J *4 . .lEk %- ri t . :k r» * 4 4 14 •i * * •* Xr I al ’sr 4 W/ r P'>s •fy i * 44 e*’ IWI' »I * r r- ■' UH I Vi >1 'T9 I f *1 I z 1 > * few® i s Vblllll A I 1 J I I A- - J j I *Mi^W*>* I [. t ••i t 1 t .1 > #h t r s sfe isp? 5 '’•'icirs’x >te5 Ja*. '**•' ^!D + •? flI M ^>^4 « .4 Kk3<cc>*n» • r <N J 4 ■ iLn -jf; w '•■ c t 1 r4kj Li 1 < 1 1 <1 -K r 9 'y f * r J,;/ r * ?atf J I.. I Li • ir- « ii I 1 *• ?• I L X W. ■■-1^ * 4 sr z*‘ 1 '1 :>r' J ‘ 9< « 5 t ^3 I -TV a . J-* ' h^\ ** i»L3. * c / k 7 [ v-\ " g|»x ** ~ ♦■•€ ' F “4 V I >—>iu K I • ■*t Maple Valley's Noah Musser breaks a bat as he knocks the ball to the right side during his team's win over Hastings in the finals of the Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament in Vermontville Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) V ’r-fv * aoae -Jkts " * r~ ^5?sjss X J4 •^’Ssr. M** *«JS! Brett Bremer Vr*.** safferfc ’’^’isabbk ' f’a “• ^'witlle:' ™ ?fhiasenKvtij>(35,Y ■ i' I J 1 i I n X. * I ft t I / mm sum 1^ Stoll M I II 1 « I t I t I Hl I t » I 4 I f I I I 9 I I J 4 I r 4 » t a J ii 4 t I I 9 » t 4 f I 4 I I » I* .. J ah'. >> . ' Av ♦ 7*1 ■ ‘< w fr" 5khx. T*‘ tt y- • 1 M 4r ft. w r» ii*. LT ■w .-I'M ' I 7 *.• 41C^.> r> . • :q a<* r T ♦ *1 T (<;. \.\ •A •1 ♦ > •• -v? •r£ ♦? ?■ :•*<€ 1 < .3 uTL^ > • itF* Tyler Frazer pitches for Hastings during the championship game of the Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament in Vermontville Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I I f difference in how we played. It was good to see. Most of the time we’re there. On days we’re not there we usually struggle. Today we did not struggle. We were focused.” Hastings reached the championship game of the tournament with a 5-4 win over Eaton Rapids. The Saxons put together a three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth to pull in front of the Greyhounds. Spencer Wilkins drove in the go-ahead run with a single into left field with two out in ±e inning. A pair of walks and a single by J ckson Hayes got the threat started. Hayes was 2-for-3 at the plate in that Saxon win with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Landon Steward was 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored. Grady Reed also singled once for the Saxons. He drove in two runs, lyier Frazer singled once as well. Mason Tossava got the win on the mound. He recorded the final two outs of the bottom of the fifth. Steward started for the Saxons and threw the first 4 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and gave up three hits. The Greyhounds scored all four of their runs against him, but only two were earned. Zach Byle pitched a scoreless inning of relief and Scott Sanders came on to earn to earn the save in the top of the seventh inning. A single by Steward was the only hit for the Saxons in the championship game against the Lions. I I t two RBIs apiece and Teegen McDonald drove in one. That victory over Eastern to start the day was the 300th for Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter, as Cam points out “the winningest coach in the history of Maple Valley base­ ball.” Coach Carpenter of course responds to that with the fact he’s never swung a bat or thrown a pitch or made a play to record any of the 301 wins. It has all been the ball play­ ers who have bought in to the program over the past 20+ years. As exciting as that milestone is, the Lions single season goals that are more important at the moment. They took two from Reading Friday afternoon to move to 9-1 in the Big 8 Conference. They have this week off from conference play and will close out the league season with two against Quincy May 21. The Orioles are currently their closest competitors in the conference standings at 6-2. Cam is also excited to chase the single season Maple Valley wins record with his teammates the rest of the way. The current mark is 25 and this 2024 Lion team picked up wins 17 and 18 of the season Saturday, The Lions are now 20-6 overall this season after tacking on 15-0 and 10-1 wins over Battle Creek Central in Vermontville Tuesday after­ noon. “We came today (Saturday) and we just focused on baseball. Our focus was here,” Cam Carpenter said. “I think that made a big 4 I t j 1 I 4 t 9 9 4 V I 4 » I I « I I I » I i I r 9 with five runs scored, three RBIs, two dou­ bles, two walks and three stolen bases. “[Ayden] works so hard, and is so meticu­ lous with what he does that finally it is coming together,” Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter said. “He is confident, and he is a senior, and he is not phased by things. He is a great leadoff hitter because he is not afraid to work deep in counts and he just starts our line-up. He’s got a bunch of stolen bases too on top of that.” Cam Carpenter and Andrew Sheperd both drove in two runs in the championship game against Hastings. Sheperd was 2-for-3 includ­ ing an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning. Callan Hoefler and Jakeb McDonald had the other two Lion hits in the championship game. “It is not as hot off the bat as with the metal,” Carpenter said of using the wood bats at the annual tournament, “but we swung them well today I felt like. Ayden had a great day at the plate. He absolutely drove the ball all day. I was pretty impressed with that. He’s smoking it right now. He’s doing something right.” The Lions had ten hits in game one against Lansing Eastern including six doubles. Car­ penter, Hoefler, Connor Joseph, Jakeb McDonald, Noah Musser and Wilkes each doubled once. Wilkes had two singles and Musser and Sheperd had one apiece. Joseph, Musser, Carpenter and Jakeb McDonald had Sports Editor Ken Beardslee would be proud. 8 innings. 0 runs. 9 Ks. 1 hit. Those were the combined pitching stats for Maple Valley’s Cam Carpenter and Teegen McDonald as they swept their way to the championship at the Lions’ annual Ken Beardslee Memorial ’WSod BSTToWhament on Griswold Field at Roger Corey Diamond in Vermontville Saturday. Carpenter tossed a three inning perfect game, striking out five, as the Lions beat Lansing Eastern 15-0 in the tournament open­ er. McDonald threw five shut out innings in the championship game, a 10-0 victory over the Hastings Saxons. “I just threw strikes and the boys made plays,” Carpenter said. “I just threw fastballs. I threw a couple curveballs, but I wasn’t locat­ ing it well today, so I just threw fastballs.” Lead-off hitter Ayden Wilkes trotted home from third on a walk-off balk in the bottom of the fifth against the Saxons, celebrating with Carpenter at the plate before the Lions were presented with the championship trophy for. the second season in a row by athletic direc­ tor Landon Wilkes. Ayden had a big day with the wood bat. In the two games combined, he went 5-for-5 to>. B tt 3c* »n ‘ by Brett Bremer) varsity baseball team celebrates its championship Saturday at its own annual Ken Beardslee Memorial ‘The Lions knocked off Lansing Eastern and Hastings to earn the tournament title. (Photo ' 4 f '1 '' t 9 I Undefeated Saxon run ends in ioss to Beavers • . « '' *i J k ^4 Brett Bremer .T- Sports Editor The Saxons are facing some real adversity for the first time this spring. They responded well fighting from behind Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to Harper Creek on Pierce Field in Hastings. The Beavers led the match 3-0 early in the second half. Hastings had been unbeaten in its previous ten matches, with nine wins and a tie since a season-opening loss to Thomapple Kellogg. k »»’ -Mi' 4 1 J N < i ' -f 3 ’5 J z So, the loss to the Beavers was their first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference defeat of the season. The Hastings girls were 9-4-1 overall this season and 2-2-1 in 1-8 play heading into a match with Marshall last night. Parma West­ ern handed Hastings a second conference defeat, by a score of 3-0, Friday in Jackson. Western Michigan Christian outscored the Saxons 8-5 in a non-conference match in Hastings Monday. < *> ft I 1'* A J Hrl# ^:" 9^ 1b ! 41 » k-’. t w r 4b ♦ ) a i ^•4k I ( i 1/ « i r 1 z «b >r. 1 / I I f* I V*" tL i 3 TsW III I 1 • • ** 1 J 4 I • 4 * ‘’•1^ ' „» ‘ A Saxon wall made up of teammates Bella Kensington, Kennedy Lewis, Jordyn \A/inters and Abigail Byykkonen knocks down a Harper Creek free kick in front of goal­ ie Dekota Blough during the second half Wednesday, May 8. on Pierce Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I; I / t F- 1-K- I I I J r Saxon senior captain Raegen Monison was still pleased with how her team per­ formed last Wednesday against Harper Creek despite having the long unbeaten streak come to an end. Morrison scored one of the Saxons’ two second half goals. “That one was bard for sure,:” Morrison said. “I am just really proud of my teammates for putting in the most effort. We were strug­ gling playing as a teiim and having that cohe­ siveness, and we talked about it, we did some team bonding and 1 feel like this is one of the best games we have played. We really imple­ mented everything we have been talking about in practice. “So, even thought it was a loss 1 am still proud of everybody. 1 thought it was really good.” Morrison said she and her teammates had a practice filled with fun drills in the lead-up to the Harper Creek match, and got some team bonding time off the field in for one of the rare times this spring with dinner together from Pizza Hut. “After the first half, they finally started playing like we have played most of the sea­ son. Maybe it was a wake up call,” Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said. “They finally found themselves in a game and the chemis­ try started to show up a little bit. 1 told the girls after the game, a loss is a loss, but 1 am not disappointed because I am starting to see what we had at the beginning of the season show up again. The captains reiterated that, and things started looking good. See SAXON, page 10 ; ** 1 r I I I SM rtr / K ? LT • 4 •i J 4 u l4 . .1 V. I c < PT H L- 4^- ' 1 > I • 1 •v I L 4 '•‘^7 r I Z—?-V- I .f ~»g pS £ >91 * Saxon senior Raegen Morrison pushes forward with the ball during her team's Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match with Harper Creek on Pierce Field Wednesday, May 8. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •l I • I I I t I V ■OrrT • / •a I I f. — t V- - I ■ • -1 I ,1 • r J �I t iH f * 9 ♦' r 1 4 t cr X <* / « •1 r* ‘i * z tn i 2/Z4* Ji 9/ ■ .,-1 t <5^ 1 . .Si* e -ii- i-.fc' V Page 10 - Thumday. May 16. 2024 - The Hastings Banner .# * Valley track teams fall in final Big 8 Conference duals h •I* <( rA *M ' ,1 H I I? *' I r i lAMAu t »J « iF^. • ■ I Iw t* i totoM toM ■f \ I -''Wi I b k I .* eiAi «■ II I "WOW >M» •aww* MW JI V ^N. » i I b • 'J i "7. ( I IH I belle Staley added a runner-up finish in the field Bre(l Bremer for the Lions flying 13-3.75 in the long jump. Sports Editor Quincy Page raced to a runner-up time of The Maple Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ 12 minutes 41.02 seconds for the Lion boys track and field teams were back at Quincy in the 3200-meter run and wis third in the High School Wednesday, May 8. to face off 1600-meter run with a time of 5:52.94. against the host Orioles and Reading in a set Brandenburg added a third-place mark of of Big 8 Conference duals. Both Lion teams were 0-2 on me 37-4 in the shot pul and won the boys’ long the aucrafternoon. noon The Lion boys fell 82-42 to Reading jump at 19-3.75. Senior teammate Nic Mar­ aud 118-21 to the Quincy boys. The Maple tin chipped in a third-place vault of 11-6 in Valley girls were bested 59-32 by Reading the pole vault. and 118-17 by the Quincy girls. The Quincy boys and girls both beat Read­ ing on the day. Sienna Lowe and Evan Brandenburg Reading had the meet's top sprinters. sprinted to third-place finishes in both the Sophomore Brayden Wright won the boys' lOO-meter dash and the 200-metcr dash for lOO-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. the Maple Valley girl’s and boys’ teams Lowe finished the girls’ 100 in 14.04 seconds Sophomore Abigail Spencer took those races in the girls' competition. and the 200 in 29.23. Brandenburg hit the line The Maple Valley teams head to Concord in the 100 in 11.76 and the 200 in 23.5. The Maple Valley girls’ also got a third-place for their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Regional Friday, May 17, and then will finish from Audrey Burpee in the 3(X)-meter play host to the Big 8 Conference Champion­ hurdles with a time of 58.07. She was the run­ ship Wednesday, May 22. ner-up in the high jump at 4 feet 4 inches. Anna- I J "1 > I I •4 / I I J I J * ) ww If* »s- * to ll J* 1 I ( I I # ■ ^1 'I1 1'31 X d t 1. I X' R ' jM X 1 J 'I <'• «I r 1 -c if' J' i- J « X »— - ». »# S^’* Delton gets one at Gobles to improve SAC Central record Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team moved to 6-3 in the Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference Central Division with a split of their doubleheader at Gobles Wednesday, May 8. Delton Kellogg took the opener 5-4, breaking a 4-4 tie with Tristin Boze leading ofTthe top of the fifth with a single to the left side and coming around to score on three consec­ utive balks by the Tiger pitcher. Panther ace Chad Stopher got the win, shut­ ting down the Gobles offense from there after the Tigers had scored one run in each of the first four innings. Stopher struck out seven, walked one and scattered seven hits. Of the four runs against him only two were earned. Boze was 2-for-4 at the plate. Dylan Ficht­ ner was 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Panthers and Gauge Stampfler, Tucker Tack and Elliott Rogers had one hit apiece. Rogers doubled and scored a run. Fichtner and Tack both had one RBI. Gobles took a 12-2 win in game two in what was a five-inning affair. Stopher, Rogers and Riley Bardo had the three Panther hits in the loss. 1 Hastings alumni and record holders gather together in front of the new baseball record board on the press box at Johnson Field Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) , LANDSCAPE & SUPPLY Call Hamilton Landscape & Supply for your •a '4>X Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Road Gravel » Hamilton Landscape now with 2 locations. Get on the list! Call now to schedule your summer landscape project! 269-207-8969 pital Ave., Brett Bremer b 1 Sports Editor Records were meant to be broken, and the new Hastings record board is meant to be updated. The Hastings varsity baseball team offi­ cially had its new record board revealed on the north wall of the press box at Johnson Field Friday following a 9-4 loss to Lowell in a non-conference ballgame. Saxon baseball alumni gathered for the presentation with athletic director Mike Goggins and former varsity baseball coach Bernie Oom, and there is already a list of updates to be made to the record board. Wayne Oom, Bernie’s son who helped orga­ nize the board’s creation along with the matching ones inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field to celebrate the Saxon track and field and cross country teams, said there are tentative plans for an Aug. 29 ceremony to update the boards before the first home football game of the season. Riley McClean from the class of 2009 will see his name added to the list of honorees a number of times for his single season Saxon records for triples (6), No-hitters (2) and ■ RBIs (42). He’s tied, with Nick Williams who [knocked 42 RBIs during the 1991 season. McLean’s 2009 squad, coached by Marsh Evans, will also be honored for its single season record of 24 wins along with a num­ ber of hitting and fielding performances. A couple of all-state honorees needed to be added as well, including class of 1982 out- b r •5^’ <* ! I I •x V 'I ’ I z t I Colten Denton pitches for the Saxons during their non-conference bailgame with Lowell at Johnson Field Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I ? ’•4 r rx T. ■f 4 4 > ri' Uli ’ p :i RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I' I •I I s. j.< ? 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Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 216835 '■s*^*** (*• ■ 1 Guaranteed next day delivery .E& 15200 lie Lake R include the following: ■ The application of John Archer for special land use approval for an “auto repair shop completely contained within a building” in an existing 40’ x 80’ pole bam on the "15 • 7 I* • •, 4 '■^1 I. a 1^ I « I b. P -» t 4“ i » r f & A tr <• r a 4 1 % ^.’1 >• 4 *• 4 I ■ V s« llw_ •<*< J t a ** « .z f > * •1* r «• •aT*. 4 A I * >* «ai4 -• s- 1 The Saxons' Lars Sorensen hits a triple into riaht field diirinn hk visiting Lowell at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday evening. (Photo by Pert? * hS° fielder Dann Howitt who was on hand Fri­ day. Howitt contributed to the Oakland Ath­ letics’ 1989 World Championship season and American League championship season in 1990, and of course most famously as a Seat­ tle Mariner had the final hit off of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. Jeff Mast, Trent Brisboe and McLean will have their names added to the all-state list as well along with Jim Thomas, Dan King, Wi­ liams and Chad Greenfield whose informa­ tion was found in time to be included on the initial edition of the record board. Lars Sorensen had a pretty great day in the batter’s box for the Saxons, if not enough to earn the team’s currently middle infielder a spot on the record board. He was 3-for-3 with an RBI hitting in the lead-off spot for Hast­ ings in the loss to the Red Arrows. Lowell extended a 5-4 lead with two runs in the top of the fifth and two more in the top of the sixth against the Saxons. Spencer Wilkins at the other end of the line-up, in the number nine spot, was l-for-2 with a double and two runs scored for Hast­ ings. Scott Sanders singled once and scored a run while walking twice too. David Jiles walked twice and drove in a run and team­ mate Eastin Tibble had a walk and an RBI too. Lowell outhit the Saxons 8-5 in the ball­ game. Tibble started on the mound for Hastings and took the loss. He was charged with seven runs in 4 1/3 innings. He gave up six hits, walked four and struck out four. Colten Denton and Sanders threw in relief for Hastings. The Saxons have had a busy stretch. They followed up the ballgame Friday by splitting their two ballgames at Maple Valley’s Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tourna­ ment Saturday in Vermontville. The Saxons took down Eaton Rapids 4-3 in their opener and then fell 10-0 to the host Lions in the tournament championship game. On Monday, the Saxons beat the Bath Bees 8-7, holding on for the one-run win as the Bees scored three times in the bottom of the seventh. Sorensen had an RBI double. David Jiles, Landon Steward and Tibble each had an RBI single. The Saxons also got hits from Wilkins and Sanders. Tibble no-hit the Bees through the first five innings, and Hastings didn’t get its first hit until the sixth inning either. Sanders led off the top of the sixth with a single to break up the Bees’ no-hitter. Hast­ ings already had a 1-0 lead at that point. A Wilkinson single, a double from Sorensen, and consecutive singles from Jiles and Stew­ ard had the Saxons suddenly in front 5-0. Tibble got the win in the end allowing three runs on one hit and four walks. He struck out nine. Frazer earned the save in the end throwing the final 1 2/3 innings, He gave up one hit, walked three and struck out two and was charged with three unearned runs. The Saxons had their Tuesday afternoon interrupted by rain at Parma Western and also had an Interstate-8 Athletic double­ header canceled last Thursday with Harper Creek. »k* ■IB 1 * -.i. kuR'3’3^/ ■'Ffdoby^'^ ;i2t; 'A A . ib the loss, but with the way the team played and started to fight their way back through it and started working together we’ve got things to work on now.” Harper Creek built a 1-0 lead in the first halt and then upped the lead to 3-0 early in e second half. It was the first time the axons had trailed in a match since their season opener. ez Mathis scored the Saxons’ first goal to ge within 3-1 after some quick passing folowing a free kick, and then Morrison got within 3-2 with 8:16 remaining on e c ock. Mathis shot a pass wide to the right side for Morrison from the midfield. She R s J f I r II I a f I r Saxon bench, eventually deciding to pull the tr'gger on a tough angle shot that sailed over the Beaver goalkeeper. Hastings had chances in I k "T * S'i with moments later, and the Beaver defenders were just psychical enough to- to ‘y disrupt u.3iupi her ner shot snot attempt in the box without drawing a whistle with the ball roll- fzx t*!* z* 1 • had the chance to hit a free kick in front of the Harp­ er Creek goal as the clock ticked under^ a minute, and Morrison got a hurried shot of -r* L , ff 1 i ! t 1* iftj I <5 '.'•5 r.* t. MS IL sJ I I I H ■1 '■"-Ji I I, 1 I I L k p r r 5 ■* I 2) in u' iT I Mp • I *5 5 ’ll .iSSux. "■ ' Mt opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 State tournament. II I I I 1 IflH t E } 1 eventu' We made two mistakes on defense, and didn t step to the ball,” Scheessel said of Harper Creek’s two second half goals. I think we have just been struggling to to focus at practice,” Morrison said of recent struggles after the Harper Creek defeat. “So, long as we can do that and keep in mind the same values and the same end coal, I think we’ll be fine.” The Saxons host Vicksburg in the regular season finale at Pierce Field Friday, May 17. Hastings and Harper Creek meet again in I *! ‘A shook one defender and then had all time tcI the right ofX£‘S t£ a 4 A 4 S4X0/V, continued from page 9 1 am not disappointed, of course I am with L r I CirC 4 CALL & PAYAND WE ARE ON OUR WAY! 20612 r > HHS baseball record board installed at Johnson Field 4 1r * HAMILTON., ;■ ’ i I •#. Rogers went the distance on the mound and he didn’t get much help from his defense. The Panthers made nine errors leading to ten unearned runs. Rogers gave up two earned runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. He did walk five. The Panthers haven’t won since that open­ er with the Tigers. Gull Lake outscored the Delton Kellogg boys 13-3 Saturday afternoon in Richland. Allegan took two in a SAC crossover at home on Tuesday outscoring the Panthers 3-0 and 5-3. Singles by Stampfler, Boze, Rogers and Victor Gonzalez were the four Delton Kellogg hits in the loss at Gull Lake. Rogers had his team’s lone RBI. Delton Kellogg outhit Allegan 5-2 in the 3-0 loss to start Tuesday’s doubleheader, but couldn’t push runners around. The Tigers struck for three unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth against the DK starter Rogers and that was enough for the home team. Stopher was 2-for-3 at the plate in game one and Boze, Fichtner and Gonzalez each singled once. A double by Bardo and a single by Rogers were the only hits for DK in the 5-3 loss in game two. Fully stocked with plants, trees and perennials. J ’’ik'K h �^4 51 1 .h I L. «1 • , t rL .J y I TKHS ladies finish off undefeated Gotd season fl A t k' Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans’ biggest celebrations trickled in Friday night at Houseman Field in down­ town Grand Rapids. First one for a school record on the boys’ side and then another as the Thomapple Kel­ logg varsity girls’ track and field team fin­ ished off an undefeated run through the 2024 OK Gold Conference season. The TK ladies were scattered throughout the stadium as the announcer began ticking off the team scores finally getting to the Thor­ napple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team’s championship point total of 135 which was 15 points better than the runners-up from Ottawa Hills. Throwing coach Cary Saxton was there to accept the conference championship trophy with seniors Mali Holland and Joselyn DeBo- I J !v I r a. » A I I fc-*. A b er and junior Lilly McKeown. Mia Hilton, the Harmon sisters (Ellie and Brooklyn), Kendra Coe, Madison Kietzman, Ava Crews and others, like head coach Maggie Wilkinson and assistant Ethan Barnes, soon found their way to the party. “I think it is amazing,” TK junior Brooklyn Harmon said of the conference championship. “Going into the season, I was like oh we have a lot of girls, but 1 don’t know how it is going to work out just because I have never seen a lot of these girts run. I am very proud of us all. We showed our true colors in what we do. We really work together as a team. We're always picking each other up and cov­ ering.. we always have each other’s backs and I feel like that helps us work. Even though track is an individual race, you still need a team to encourage you.” On the track, the TK ladies capped off their conference championship season with the team of Coe, Hilton, Ellie Harmon and Brooklyn Harmon racing to a winning time of 4 minutes 10.75 seconds in the 4x400"meter relay. They cut 5.75 seconds off their team’s previous best time in the race from this season and blew away the top-seeded Catholic Cen­ tral team by almost three and a half seconds. “I think our adrenaline kind of carried us, because we were all kind of nervous, but we were trying to hide it,” Brooklyn said of the season best 4x400 time. “Kendra hasn’t run it before, so we were trying to keep her calm. The biggest thing in my mind was I knew us and Ottawa Hills were super close.” Brooklyn, a junior, said she loves getting the baton from her younger sister Ellie, a freshman, in the race. She can tell they’re always trying to do their best for each other. Brooklyn was really impressed with Ellie’s 400-meter dash from earlier in the day. Ellie was the runner-up in that race with a time of 1:03.37. Brooklyn added that she continues to be worried that Hilton is going to chase her down one of these days in the hurdles. Thomapple Kellogg senior Lucas VanMe­ ter flew around the final 200 meters to a vic­ tory in the 800-meter run and was swarmed by his teammates as he won the OK Gold Conference Championship in the race, outdueling Ottawa Hills senior Liam Walters. The & * Eo J KltU L M •* --stv- »at 7* 1 i ’*?iAPnf I i Ir ) koubb rj J 1 isoit Fu I I f J i ’'iihe 5X 5 A V 1 1 *• 4 I I r• b 4 V A r I '’<**2 s' * 3 AM TK senior Lucas VanMeter rounds the final turn in the 4x400-meter relay during the OK Gold Conference Championship at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) swarm soon turned into a flurry of fingers refreshing their phone screens waiting on a time. VanMeter found his way out of the crowd to find some water, and then the cele­ bration found him again. He w;tsn’t only the fastest guy in the 800-meter dash - he ran the fastest 800-meter race ever by a Trojan clock­ ing in at 1:56.60. “I started really running the 800 last year with my friend who is also good at it (2023 TK grad Tyler Bushman). I failed to make it to state last year, but now I’m running great,” VanMeter said. “Now I’ve got Jacob Draaisma to run with. That helps for practice. Men­ tally, it is good to have someone to run with - a partner I guess.” He had Walters to run with in his 800 Fri day. “He is probably the best competition f ve ever run against, probably the closest compe­ tition,” VanMeter said, “I went the first lap, just sitting back behind because 1 knew they were going to take off with a fast lap probably, and then I got kind of stuck behind' some kids. I saw a gap and I went around them, and then I saw [Walter] right in front of me’with about 200 to go and pul the hammer down.” He ticked under two minutes in the race for the first time at the April 19 Allegan Invita­ uuiiai tional aiiu and nguivu figured uv he juai just uccuea needed one more really good race to be able to break the school record which was previously held by Matt ^^^llliamson who won the OK Gold Conference Championship at Houseman Field in the spring of 2010 with a time of 1:57.68. The 4x400-meter relay win was the last of five event championships for the Thomapple Kellogg girls as they outscored Ottawa HHls 135-120 at the top of the standings. Forest Hills Eastern was third with 106 points ahead of Grand Rapids Catholic Central 87, Cedar Springs 66, South Christian 61, Kenowa Hills 48 and Wayland 38. Senior Kenady Smith was the conference high jump champion for the Thomapple Kel­ logg ladies, clearing the bar at 5 feet 2 inches. Ellie Harmon won the long jump with a mark of 16-5.5. Brooklyn Harmon won the 100-meter hur­ dles in 15.52, with Hilton setting her PR in that race at 16.81 to place fourth and DeBoer it£ r / f.. 4 '.-.all - V-* ; ■ h' 7®‘WtfcSaso« Snencff uaiu.. .. > -V I Q 'a Ui 4 I 4u r I 1 >• f t A 1 Kin ^TMlada<affi I ® i'V •-J-; i' II .1 >lli I. too. -o ^5ll«iiliittbeSnaisj.5jj OB.’Cr• j; iSi£ wnJj 3 j]]^. g2jj|^ • =3 E iq pioMca A Tibble saned on the » ■: L-s vffls needed lo ke audita ike * 1 0* t A I f * S_Z' n > F € / * % s ♦XT* TRA'M^* 4 r 7 1 !* ( '^lo! A \p •-Z I* assistant coach Ethan Barnes snaps an usie with his phone as Thornap^e Kellogg varsity girls track and field team celebrates its 2024 OK Gold Conference Championship at the conference meet in Grand Rapids Friday. (Photo by oren brGmer) th sixth. TK has relied on its hurdlers to pile up points all season and they did it again in the 300-meter low hurdles. Brooklyn won that race in 47.94 and Hilton was second in 48.71. Nobody beat Brooklyn in either hurdles race all season in the OK Gold. Only once all season has she been bested in the two races, by two different hurdlers at that April Allegan Invitational. Crews ran her fastest 1600-meter race ever to place third (5:18.33) and had her best 3200-meter time of the season top place sixth in that one. Kietzman, Emma Dykhouse, Hol­ land, Eva Corson, TJ Myers, Lydia Slagel, Mollie Moore, Elizabeth Middleton and McKeown all also score points for the TK girls throughout the course of the meet. Dykhouse had a huge all around day for the TK ladies. She was the runner-up in the shot put with a personal record mark of 34-4.25 and was also fourth in the long jump and eighth in the 100-meter dash. The 4x400-meter relay was a thrilling one for both TK teams at the end of the evening. The senior foursome of Jaxan Sias, Kyle Van- Haitsma, VanMeter and Ethan Bonnema ran to a season-best time of 3:27.34, earning the runner-up points just 29 hundredths of a sec­ ond behind the winning Catholic Central guys. The TK boys also had the team of Sias, Brandon Velting, Bonnema and Drake Sny­ der second in the 4x200-meter relay 1:33.40. Sias added a runner-up time of 52.48 in the 400-meter dash. Efraaisma, a junior, ran to his fastest 1600meter time yet, 4:29.95, to place second in that race behind Forest Hills Eastern star Henry Dixon. Luke Archer, Juan Aguiar, Diego Rodas, Grant Middleton, Kaden Hamming and Lucas McNabnay also scored points for the TK boys at the meet. The TK boys were sixth, just three points back of fifth-place Kenowa Hills. Forest Hills Eastern’s boys outscored runner-up GRCC 144.5 to 107 at the top of the standings. Cedar Springs was third with 101 points ahead of Wayland 100.5, Kenowa Hills 72, TK 69, Ottawa Hills 52 and South Christian 16. I j '.i 4 aalkd four and sraf on fat CobDeotonaaiSaiidefsibii for Hastings, The Saxons havs lad a busy'iir«ci 1 fobtduplbefaFiiii'bipit tolwol)allgi«H«»<iiWil Beairfsiec Menwrial I'wb malt Saturday in \tiMitW took tai EatonRapiHsitaciB A r E. H 4 1 V J r. * Electronics including computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming •. I « systems, tablets, and more will be collected for no charge. There is a suggested donation of $10 for all CRT and LCD TVs and monitors, cash or check only. This collection is supported in part by a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) »1 V I * .• 0 "4 w r £ I tr ■nb > 1 loll" Fd i. r ► b ■ r I* w X>B A Ai,.,.^4^ -51 J I 4 ) 1 * I tllw r •« » A If I -SM« - [be Bees scored Ito Ah IS I «* i i ,?■'« I r 1 F ‘5'5 I w If- V I I J Limit of 10 gallons per vehicle FREON CONTAINING DEVICES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 1*4 ijW '/i A ... I ■^5^* p •r 5 ■ , S I* I (ounianieDtcIiaiDpiOtKii!p|®On Monday, r Z .-a t J J I I See www.barrvcountvrecvcles.org for details. I 1 5orcn5»"““*':2' lu,! A, neSaoiisato?'**®'' singleffldSafldefS- f X T I J •? 1! paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; motor oil. :aJ j LA HoUSOhold HdZdrdOUS WdStG including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based '* » t* s 9^ - •. . . jfli W I I ri’’ fl i I k R Thornapple Kellogg senior Mali Holland gets the baton from teammate Joselyn DeBoer as she completes the first leg of the 4x200-meter relay Friday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) We Cannot Accept: asbestos; latex paint (when dry it can go to the land­ fill); propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; unknown wastes; speakers in wooden cases; tires heavily caked with dirt. jaiiintil lite s Delton Kellogg teams among the best at Little Guys Invite lit*'' z 3 hit aid W ^3 ! ri < * 3 *^r A <<- r t 9 9 if- J Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg boys were third and the girls fourth at the 17-leam Gobles Little Guys Invitational Friday. The Panthers’ Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference rivals from Saugatuck were the cham­ pions Friday. The boys outscored Three Oaks River Valley 81-78 at the top of the standings with the DK boys third with 68 points, Gobles fourth with 64 points and Galesburg-Augusta fifth with 61. The Saugatuck girls won with 134 points ahead of Gobles 120.5, Kalamazoo Christian 74, Delton Kellogg 50 and Allegan 48 in the top five. The Maple Valley boys were ninth and the girls 14^" at the meet. Freshman Landon Madden ran to a cham­ pionship in the 400-meter dash with a time of 53,06 seconds - a new PR for him. The Delton Kellogg boys won the hurdles races too. Senior Rhys Bedford set his PR at 15.32 to take the 110-meter high hurdles. Senior Torren Mapes won the 300-meter intermedi­ ate hurdles in a season-best 42.01. DK senior exchange student Francesco Monni added an eighth-place PR of 45.18 in that 300 hurdles race. Bedford also fiew to a new PR in the long jump earning a runner-up mark of 20-11.75. Maple Valley senior Evan Brandenburg won that long jump competition with a leap of 21 -.5. Brandenburg ran to a PR of 11.52 to win the day’s 100-meter dash and placed sec­ ond in the 200-meter dash in 23.42. Another DK exchange student, Hugo Mar­ tino, was the runner-up in the high jump clearing the bar at 5-11. Bedford was fifth in that one at 5-6 and Mapes cleared 5-6 too to place tenth. In the pole vault, the DK boys got a new PR from sophomore Nick Muday. He cleared 11-3 to place sixth. The Delton Kellogg girls closed their day with the team of senior Breanna Chandler, sophomore Izabelle Gruber, junior Kylie Main and senior Summer Ritchie winning the 4x400-meter relay in 4:23.31. DK junior Josie Williams had a runner-up jump of 14-7 in the long jump and teammate Maddy Waller was fourth in the high jump at 4-8. On the track, Chandler ran her fastest 300meler low hurdles race of the season. She hit the finish in 51.25 to place third. Gruber was fifth in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.74. Ritchie ran to a PR of 1:03.46 in the 400meter dash to place fourth. The top finish for the Maple Valley girls was from sophomore Sienna Lowe as she placed seventh in the 100-meter dash in Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Cross out any personal information on the containers. Help keep your home, environment and community safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Don't pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! —a. ■ * I 4 tr-'" 'ibfl*"-’' s I cUlc ‘This is a ONE TIME ONLY free tire-drop off event LIMIT OF 10 TIRES PER CAR HOUSEHOLD TIRES ONLY (NO BUSINESS TIRES) First come, first serve until all trailers are full Questions? Please Call (269) 798-4107 Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Dept,, Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriffs Dept, City of Hastings Police Dept., Hastings Padnos and Local Pharmacies. 14.33. I I . .'.t b Tire Drop-Off FREE thanks to a grant from X A I r t Al z r/r’ 4 >.« ‘FT* '•‘fl’ ♦ \ / r*« ; r Saturday, Moy 18,2034 from 9:OOa.m. - :OOp.m. Barry CountyTairgrbffi^ls, J * ry 1.1 BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, MEDICATION COLLECTION, AND *FREE TIRE DROP-OFF f *0: 9 jt 5 I iyfB’ £ �I « z .1 ♦ I* .f’ A* f />• Pao* 12 z The Hflstinot Banner - Thuraday, May ’6 2024 3 I EGA L NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE notice of mortgage foreclosure SALE Notice notice of mortgage of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1981 Attention homeowner: tf you are a member on active duty, H your period of acti PA 236, MCL 600 3212, that the tollowtng Mortgage wW be has concluded leas than 90 days ago. or If you forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit PM. on June 20. 2024 The amount due on the Mortgage may be been ordered to active duty, please attorney for the party foreclosing the the telephone number stated In this notice, of foredosure by advertisement. Notice Is 9 under section 3212 of the revised Judicature ad greater on the day of the sate Placing the highest bid at of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212. the sate does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa TM« FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO XeCT * OEBT. AHV 'NFORMATJON we obwn WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE COMPACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This Mte may be rescinded by the torectoaing mortgagee In that event your dan^ If any. ehell be Umrted solely to the ^^rn of iM amotffM tendered at sale, pk/s interest ATTENTION homeowner If you are a military service member on dury. if your perkxJ of etnive duty has concluded tesa than 90 days ago. or If you have been ordered to active duty please contaci the attorney for the party forer^siy the mortgage at the telephone nwnber stated In this Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Under notice the power of sate oonlained herein in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice hereby given under section 3212 of the revised Is tudicatura it of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212, F court in Barry County, starting prompity at 01; is encouraged to contact the county register of deads office or a trite insurance company, eith^ of which may charge v-K a lee for this teformation. Default has been made in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Paul D. Seelye, Il and Dawn Renee Seelye to AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation at 01.00 on M PM, June 13, 2024 The amount the mortgage may be greater on the day of tr^ dated January 4, 2022 and recorded March 3, 2022 as sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not Instrument No. 2022-002433. Barry County, Michigan. Said Mortgage is now held by AmeriSai^ Mortgage Corporation automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear by assignment and/or merger. There is daimed to be due ownership of the property. A potential encouraged to contact the county register of at the date hereof the sum of $135,627 95 Said premises office or a title Insurance company, either of which are located in Barry County. Michigan and are deacribed may charge a fee for this information. Default has as: The land hereinafter referred to is situated in the City of Middleville, County of Barry. State of Ml, and is described as been made in the conditions of a certain mortga^ made by Sonya L. Dixon to Mortgage Electronic 2024 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest bid at the sale follows: Township of Thomapple: The South 5 acres of the Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee West 10 acres of the South 35 acres of the West 1/2 of the does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and Northwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 10 West for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2017. and recorded on clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Being all that certain property conveyed from Fannie Mae, a January 2. 2018, as Document Number: 2018- corporation organized under the laws of the United States of that the following mortgage will be foreclosod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a pubtic auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or a OttMr 's check at the place of holding the drcult court In Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 O PM. on May 30. office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Informatton. MORTGAGE SALE - America to Paul D Seeiye, a married man to Paul D. Seelye 84, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services. LLC by II. a married man. joined by his spouse Dawn Renee Seelye, an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 02. 2024 Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage who acquired title as Paul 0. Seelye, a married man, by the and recorded May 08. 2024 by Document Number: made by Roderick Meeuwsen and Denette Meeuwsen, husband and wife, original mortgagors, to Mortgage deed dated October 19. 2011 and recorded November 15, 2024-003528,, on which mortgage there is claimed 2011 as Instrument Number 201111150010732 of official to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for records. APN; 0814017011 Cl Said property is nmonly known as 5560 Duncan Lake Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333. The Thirty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Three and Hamitton Mortgage Company, dated October 26. 2006, arxJ recorded November 13, 2006 in 1172622, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned to HSBC Mrxtgage Services. Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such 61/1 Cl ($133,603.61) Including interest at the rate of 4.00000% per annum. Said premises are situated safe, unless determined abandoned in a rdance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall in the Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, be 30 days from (he date of such sale. If the property is sold at foredosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower LSF6 Master Participation Trust by an Assignment of will be held responsible to the person who buys ttie property rding to the Plat thereof, as recorded in 1. a Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 6. Commonly known as; 1431 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If Mortgage recorded on June 30, 2014 in 2014-006051, and assigned to CitiBank, N.A., as Trustee for CMLTI al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale. for damage to the property during the redemption period. Asset Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded on TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can the redemption period will be 6 Ill months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned Marc^ 13, 2020 in 2020-002508, and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Igloo rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely (o the return of the bid amount tender^ at or used for agricultural purposes, if the property is determined abandoned in accordance wl^ MCL Series IV Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage recorded sale, plus interest. Please be advised that any third party aiJanau7l1,2021 in 2021- i;i:i 339, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period purchaser is responsible for preparing and recording the wilt be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days Sheriff's Deed. It this is a residential Mortgage, the following after statutory notice, whichever is later. shall apply: ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military property is presumed to be used for agricultural of One Hundred Twenty-two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-nine and 31/100 dollars ($122,929.31). Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangevifle, County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and particularly desenbed as: Commencing at a point 2 i;i feet north and 132 feet west of the southeast comer of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, rding to the government Barry County, Michigan, a survey thereof, thence west 163 feet; thence north 200 feet; thence east 183 feet: thence south 2 O feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the following: mmencing at the southeast comer of the west 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, Michigan; thence west 100 feet for the place of service member on active duty, if your perM of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU: ARE A DEBTOR IN AN ACTIVE BANKRUPTCY CASE; ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF A BANKRUPTCY STAY; OR, HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AND YOU HAVE NOT REAFFIRMED THE DEBT. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Dated: May 7. 2024 beginning; thence west 32 feet; thence north 5 III feel; thence east 32 feet; thence south 500 feet to the place Attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage: Thomas E. of beginnir^. Property Address: 11916 Saddler Road, Drive Wilmington. NC 28403 PHONE: (844) 856-6646 File Plainwell, Ml 49080 Parcel No.: 08-11-017-032- •II. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of No. 24-10282 McDonald (P39312) Brock & Scott. PLLC 5431 Oleander (05-09)(05-30) such sale, unless determined abandoned in a IM rdance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 3y^l the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 the borrower will be held responsible to tfie person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging )0- 216685 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29530-DE William M. Doherty the property during the redemption period. Dated: April Court Address: 17. 2024 For rrwre information, please call: (440) 5721511 Sottile and Barile PLLC Attorneys for Servicer 7530 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-632-5440 Lucerne Drive, Suite 210 Middleburg Heights. OH 44130 Fite MF2305015 - Meeuwsen. Roderick (04-25)(05-16) 215758 Estate of Lucille Anne-Louise Finkbeiner. Date of birth; 01/04/1925. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lucille Anne-Louise Finkbeiner. died 11/13/2021. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gary Finkbeiner, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 the date of publication of this notice of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, Date: 05-14-24 MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be Howard Van Den Heuvel P45364 foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or 4920 Broadmoor Ave. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 616-698-0000 of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting Gary Finkbeiner promptly at 01 ;00 •II PM. May 30, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of 10340 East Rivershore Drive SE Alto. Ml 49302 the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not 616-421-5564 pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the tx)rrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for darr^aging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are. if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, Dated: May 16. 2024 made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Trystyn Alan Yoder, An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for Primelending, A Plainscapital Company Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2018, and recorded on September 7. 2018, as Document Number; 2018008732, Barry Records, County said Pursuant to Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend July 1,2024. This review is limited by law to the following criteria; • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of miscon­ duct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of comrnents to the Chief Family Judge relating to these crite­ ria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty, U-‘ objective help from your legal, tax and financial professionals. It takes time to develop an estate plan that benefits your family as fairly as possible — but it can be worth the effort. This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by your local. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. Member SIPC want to leave the business to that child and compensate the other siblings in different ways. Or, if you wanted to leave a cabin or vacation home jointly to two adult children, would this arrangement work out if one child was unwilling or unable to pay taxes and maintenance? Communication is key to helping avoid these problems. Letting your family know your wishes for your estate can plan help avoid hard feelings and unpleasant surprises. Also, you might benefit from 217049 fed* %A Eaton County PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 18-19963-NA PETITION NO. 2024-02 TO: JOSHUA COOK »«' "oSm. whichever is later'. °f the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of 'the period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600,..., •II 3278. if the property is »ld at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held re^nsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the redemption The foreclosing ® « » Ch '/A inti* »* I 4 p.5 . w*- .4 ...■•'-.J . •Tt-*- Shells’® ‘*5 * i;>'. J**-* « 4 ••• »•* <1 ■>r4 ■JM • I ’ 4 sss****^ I •O-dt jnin. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed eighth at the nine-team Hastings Invitational at The Legacy in Hastings Friday. The DK/Martin squad was led by an 85 from sophomore Carter Brickley. Sophomore Tyler Howland added a score of 91 for the Panthers and the team also got a 101 from sophomore Gabe Smoezynski and a 112 from senior Luke Watson. Delton Kellogg/Martin was back in action Tuesday at Lake Cora Hills Golf Course for the Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference jamboree hosted by Lawton. Barry County I 13 /' MH i'>t .k> M X) ka esti «4 ’f ..rf 1. BHrmlpTsapunrhfiC’i 5?rrsher±rTc Kalamazoo Christian won the day with a score of 152 strokes ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 160, Schoolcraft 187, Law­ ton 191, Constantine 193, Delton Kellogg/ Martin 195 and Parchment 204. Freshman Grady Matteson and Brick­ layer tied for top honors for the DK/Martin team with scores of 46. Howland shot a 51 and Smoezynski added a 52. Kalamazoo Christian had juniors Isaac Ri^s and Ian Tuin tie for the day’s top individual honors with 37s. Hackett juniors Grahm Zygadio and Chris Ogrin both scored a 38 to tie for third. Behind the top two for Christian, Senior Connor DeVries and freshman Brixton Devries both scored 39s. • 9- Vik^ tai nine gels Jansen * .ik 1* hftiiff •♦ r «i; -AmIo Staft taiml *44 •^4 A * V_ Sts title b4 I ■ aettr wh« ojj -^■1 IS? .k -k k '.k ■k .k k k k k -44 k ■k ^k -k JW iO .K I .K •••»hfliiealtaumament * k ^4 * r*- * -k k it b will be conducted by the court on June 27, 2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING tuc PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION^ INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT; EDUCATION OF BARRY / Hon. Amanda G. Pollard. You have the right to an attorney and the right to a trial by judge or jury. flier tj, date of MEETING: JUNE 11,2024 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED at Joshua Cook PLACE OF MEETING I •V ^5*5 I BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ■ protective proceedings petition 216896 Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Correction to trustee salary Long Lake Cloverdale Fireworks permit Adjourned at 7:05 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor 217047 i HOUR OF MEETING 8:30 A.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE: (269) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: f PURPOSE OF MEETING: f S! ■n Hii '"Wl'i/ « s % BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICF 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, MI 49058-1038 »> f s I ■* =<; c S L BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICF 535 WEST WOODLAWNAVENUE HASTINGS. MI 49058-1038 to A 1 plus interest. Dated; May Associates, PC. Attomevs 1. Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180. Bloomfield i woodward Hills, Ml 48302, (248) •II Hours: 9 ;iii; - 5: :iii; p m. Case No 24MI00187-1 (05-02)(05-23) Public discussion on the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The property tax mUlage rate nronosMt proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board----may not adopt its proposed 20242025 budget until after the public hearing. Ct Deb Hatfield Secretary, Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education 216160 .1* I a I 5. I ) r I 12 A hearing regarding Jurisdictional Bench Trial EsyTcirjassgss ft Anf. K •e-- uvesi’ IN THE MATTER OF: BRODEE COOK May 13, 2024 determined abandoned in MCL 600.3241 and/or penod will be 30 days S ,he date of ^rxxl will be 30 days from the -4 9r^ This hearing may result in adjudication of child property dic f Youngsters continue to lead DK/Martin squad place stated above. period will be { 5* NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE OF MICHIGAN 56th Judicial Circuit - Family Division personally appear before the court at the time and aw42?as?«s 4 10 4 216992 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Ml 48813 before feet, thence North 500.00 Feet . West 545 •ii; feet; thence South 500.00 feet tothence . A __ . . •—‘••’^••xyu Quuiii ow.UU feet Jo nipno Commonly known as- 4851 LAWRFNrp i f ings, Ml 49058. Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and and are d^enbed as; Commencing al the Southwest * Trial Court. Family Division. 206 W. Court St.. Hast­ al 1:30 p.m. in Eaton County Probate Court, 1045 tfto Township of BALTIMORE, Barry County. Michtoan 1 ’1 216901 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT • FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF J £i FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT J’ 1 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 46302, (248) 335-92 •II Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5: :iii p.m. Case No. 24MI00246-1 (05-16)(06-06) i 945-4702 & Milter the community. reoirded April 02, 2024 by Document Number '* 2024 Hl H mortgage there is claimed to be ^e at l^dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine^ ’’^uding interest at the rate of 350000% per annum. Said premises are situated in S. J I Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, mortqaae was assigned to Aurora Financial Group, Inc by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27 2024 And Randall I 4 <■ ,2^ ’’J#; Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is charge a fee for this information. Default has been - plus interest. automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may When you’re creating your estate plan and thinking of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair to your loved ones — but is that the same as treating everyone equally? In estate planning, equal doesn’t always mean “fair.” If you have grown children with different financial needs, you might think it’s unfair to leave them the same amounts. Or if you have a family business, and one of your children is ready to assume control, you might purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale Members of the public may submit written some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place Av Member SIPC PSA: Should estate plans be equal... or fair? If the of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about TO ALL CREDITORS: « 1?^ and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. recorded on July 30. 2007 in 20070730-0000245, anti assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.. as Trustee for Provided by die Hurry C ouuty ofHees af Idward J mu Amlrw Cove, AAMS® CFP ® Rnanclal Advisor «1 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hasdnos, Ml 49058 (209) 9<5-3553 the mortgaged premises, or some part ot ine , al a public auction sale to the highest Wdder o cash or cashier's check at the place of hdoing the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly Financial FOCUS 4 I i �“1 * Slater walk-off homer saves split at Lansing Catholic The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 2024 — Page 13 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 216583 Brett Bremer the third in game two. The score Sports Editor PINE LAkP assessment P u I PUBLIC HEARING stayed that way until the bottom of PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL Allison Slater hit well enough in the sixth when the Vikings added a PROJECT 24-1 game one at Lansing Catholic TO: pair of big insurance runs on a twoTHE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Wednesday afternoon. May 8 that OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. PERSONS: run home run from Lily Federau. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER head coach Brent Hilley bumped her INTERESTED Graycie Schroeder started that up to the clean-up spot in the batting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville sixth inning outburst getting hit by a project (with associated activities) in Pine Lake in Prairievin^Trm5*I?^^'P' a^^hzed by PA 188 of amenoea oranncmi tn . order for game two. 1954, as amended pitch. Her sister Kerigan Schroeder She got even better. particulafty described below and to create dropped down a sacrifice bunt to authorized by PA 188 of 1954. as amended Slater belted a walk-off home run ne I ownsnip Board of Prainevilte Township is acting on the Board s own motion, as IS acting on the move her to second with two out. in the bottom of the seventh inning “ There is no one better under pres ­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment n of game two to help the Viking var­ are to be specially assessed includes parcels wrth frontage on Pine Uke"^d to be made arxl within which the sure than Lily Federau, ” Hilley said. sity softball team salvage a split in .MSI*.' ts thereof “I was hoping for a base hit to score access and is more particularty described as follows its Capital Area Activities Confer­ » PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL a run and she delivered her second ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 • PROPOSED DISTRICT: ence White Division doubleheader home run of the day.” with the Cougars. The properties indicated by parcel number The Cougars tied the game at 8-8 Lakewood is now 7-2 in the confer12-005-00312-006-082-00 12-140-004in the top of the seventh and had a 12-180-047ence this season after a doubleheader 12-290-03712-005-00412-006-08312-140-005-00 12-320-024runner on second with two out before 12-370-01012-480-015-00 12-180-048-00 It 12-290-038sweep at Olivet Tuesday. The Vikings 12-005-006-05 12-006-084-00 12-140-007-00 12-320-026the Vikings’ Maryssa Goble hauled 12-370-010-10 12-480-016-00 12-180-049-00 12-290-039still have one ballgame to finish 12-006-003-31 12-006-085- o 12-150-00112-320-026-10 12-370-011- M in a fly ball in center field and then 12-480-018-00 12-190-00112-290-039-20 12-006-003-40 12-006-086-00 12-150-00212-320-026-20 against Portland yet and a doublehead12-370-012-10 12-480-019-00 12-190-002turned it into a double play with the 12-290-04012-006-006I a, JMy J Se that A 12-006-088- lit: 12-150-003-00 12-320-026-40 CT With Ionia ahead in league play 12-370-01312-480-021-00 12-190-003Cougar runner getting caught leaving 12-290-04212-006-00712-006-089-00 12-320-026-60 12-150-004- IS 12-430- LIS 1Lansing Catholic and Eaton Rapids are 12-480-022-00 12-190-004-00 second too soon. 12-290'04412-006-008-00 5 12-007-001-00 12-320-029- IS 12-150-006-00 12-430-002both 8-2 in conference this season al 12-480-02412-190-005-00 12-290-045-00 Kendyl Steward and Peyton Fed12-006-009- IS 12-007-002- IS 12-320-029-10 12-150-008- LIS ' ft. 12-430-00312-180-02512-190-006-00 the top of the standings in the CAAC 12-290-046-00 12-006-010-00 erau shared the pitching duties in 12-007-003-00 12-320-029-21 12-150-008-10 12-430-00412-480-02612-190-007-00 White with the Vikings. Lakewood 12-290-04712-006-01112-007-004- IS 12-320-029-22 12-160-001game two, with Federau earning the 12-430-00512-500-001-00 12-190-00812-290-048split its doubleheaders with both the 12-006-01212-320-030-00 12-007-005-00 12-160-003win in relief. She threw the final four 12-430-006-00 12-500-00412-190-00912-290-049Cougars and Greyhounds this season. 12-006-01312-007-006- LIS 12-320-03112-160-007-00 12-430-007- IS innings allowing three runs on seven 12-500-0051^ 12-190-01012-290-049-10 12-006-01412-007-006-01 12-320-032The Viking head coach was expect­ 12-160-008-00 12-430-008-00 Ulis 12-500-006hits and three walks. She walked one. 12-190-010-05 * 12-290-050-30 12-006-015-12 12-320-03312-007-006-10 12-160-009- LIS ing his team s offense to keep rolling 12-430-009-00 12-500-007-00 Steward was hit for five runs in three 12-190-012- LlIiL 12-290-050-35 12-006-015-13 12-320-035-00 12-007-006-35 12-160-010-00 12-430-010Wednesday against Lansing Catholic 12-500-008-00 12-190-013-00 innings. She walked three, struck out IS 12-290-05312-006-015-14 12-320-03612-007-006-40 12-160-01212-430-01112-500-009-00 after performing well against a highly 12-190-014three and allowed five hits. 12-290-054-01 12-006-016-05 12-320-03712-007-006-45 12-160-01312-430-01212-500-010-00 12-190-015ranked Laingsbui^ squad in a non-con12-290-054-02 Peyton went the distance in the 12-006-016-10 12-320-03812-007-006-50 12-160-014-00 12-430-01312-500-011-00 12-190-016-00 ference doubleheader Monday (May 12-290-055-01 circle in game one with the Cougars 12-006-016-20 12-320-040-00 12-007-006-60 12-160-01512-430-01412-500-01212-190-017LIS 12-290-056- LIS 6), but the Vikings didn’t find enough 12-006-016-41 12-320-041-00 knocking 15 hits. She struck out 12-007-006-65 12-160-016fk 12-430-016-00 t&e 12-500-01312-190-018-00 *Cb^'ihe 12-290-056-10 runs in game one against the Cougars. 12-006-016-50 12-320-04212-007-006-70 12-160-017-00 three and didn ’ t walk anyone, and of 12-430-017-00 12-500-014Its 12-190-020-00 12-290-05712-006-016-60 Lansing Catholic took game one 12-320-04312-007-006-71 12-160-019-00 12-450-001-00 12-5 -015the eight runs against her only four 12-190-021-00 12-290-05812-006-017-10 1212-320-0447-006-72 IS 1-10 8-5 before the Vikings rebounded for 12-170-00112-450LIS 12-5 -016-00 were earned. 12-190-022-00 12-290-05912-006-017-15 12- 7-006-82 12-320-045?.l 12-170-002-00 12-450-001-20 12-5 -017-00 that 9-8 walk-off win in game two. We 12-190-022-10 Lakewood took 14-2 and 12-5 12-290-060-00 12-006-017-20 12- 7-006-90 12-320-04612-17012-450-001-30 12-5 -018-00 2-10 Seniors Lily Federau and Audrey 12-190-022-20 wins at Olivet Tuesday. 12-290-061-00 12-006-017-30 12-' 7-006-95 12-320-046-10 12-450- 1-50 12-17012-5 -0192-20 LIS 12-190-023Hillard both homered in game one, 12-290-062-00 In game one, Peyton Federau was 12-( 7-009-10 12-320-046-60 12-006-017-35 12-450- 1-55 12-170- 3-10 12-5 -02012-260-001-00 and Slater had a solid hitting game 12-290-06312-320-046-61 4-for-4 at the plate with two home 12-006-020-00 12-007-009-20 12-450- 1-70 12-170- 5-10 12-5 -02112-260-002-00 12-290-064going 3-for-4 with an RBI, two sin12-340-001- IS 12-006-021- IS 12-007-009-30 12-450- 1-90 runs and two doubles. She drove in 12-170-006-00 12-5 -02212-260-006-00 12'290-065your gles and a double. 12-340-002-00 12-006-021-10 12-007-009-40 12-450- 2-00 12-170-007five runs and scored four times. Slater, 12-5 -023-00 12-260-007-10 12-310-00112-340-003Ss or 12-006-025Hilley said his girls had some costly 12-007-012-00 12-450-00312-170-00812-5 -024-00 Steward and Lily Federau all homered 12-260-008- LIS 12-310-00212-340-00412-006-026LIS 112-00812-450-004errors in the outfield that turned into 12-5 -025-00 12-180Kt 1-00 for the Vikings too. Slater was 3-for-4 12-260-009-00 12-310-003If,; 12-340-00512-006-02712-008-00212-450-00512-500-02612-180-001-10 runs for the Cougars, and despite fin ­ n' 10 12-260-010-00 at the plate with five RBIs and three 12-310-00412-340-006-00 12-006-02812-008-00312-450-00612-500-02712-180-002-00 AIca ishing with the nine hits did a poor job 12-260-01112-310-005runs scored. Lily homered in her only 12-340-00712-006-029-00 12-450-00712-008-004-10 12-500-02812-180-004-00 12-260-012of moving runners around the bases. 12-310-00612-340-008at-bat. She also walked twice and 12-006-03112-450-00812-008-005-00 12-500-029s ‘fel 12-180-005- IS 12-260-01312-310-006-90 He bumped Slater up to the clean ­ 12-340-009scored three runs. Goble was 3-for-3 12-006-032fen '12-180-006-00 12-450-009-00 12-008-007-10 12-500-030-00 12-260-014-00 12-310-007up spot in the batting order, from the 12-340-01012-006-033with three singles and two runs scored. 12-450-010-00 12-008-007-20 12-500-03112-180-007- IS 12-270- LIS 1-00 12-310-00812-360-001five spot, she had another 3-for-4 12-006-03412-450-01112-008-007-31 12-500-032Peyton Federau got the pitching 12-180-009-10 12-270-002-00 12-310-00912-360-00212-006-03512-450-012performance with an RBI and two 12-008-007-32 12-500-03312-180-009-20 win in game one striking out seven in 12-270-003-00 12-310-010-00 12-360-00312-006-03612-450-013-00 runs scored. 12-500-03412-008-007-35 12-180-010-00 five innings while walking two and 12-270-003-05 12-310-011- IS 12-360-004-00 12-450-014- IS 12-006-037-00 12-510-001-20 12-008-007-40 12-180-011“We had Audrey [Hillard], Ally 12-270-004-00 allowing four hits. 12-310-012-00 12-360-00512-006-03812-450-015-00 12-510-002- US 12-008-007-45 12-180-012Cl [Slater] and Peyton [Federau] com ­ 12-270-00512-310-013In the Vikings’ game two win, 12-360-006^'3901 12-450-01612-006-03912-510-003-30 12-008-009-12 12-180-01312-270-005-10 ing up [in the bottom of the seventh] 12-310-014Hillard and Lily Federau each belted 12-360-007-00 12-450-01712-006-04012-510-005-00 12-008-009-15 12-180-014-00 12-290-001-00 12-310-015-00 and any one of those kids are capable 12-360-008-00 12-450-018another home run. Graycie Schroed­ 12-006-04112-510-006-00 12-008-014-00 12-180-015- LIS 12-290-002-00 12-310-016-00 of ending it in one swing,” Hilley 12-360-009-00 12-450-018-10 12-510-007- LIS 12-006-042er and Goble had three hits apiece 12-008-015- LIS 12-180-016-00 12-290-003- LIS 12-310-017-00 12-360'010-00 said. “It ended up being Allison with 12-450-018-20 12-510-009-00 12-006-043-00 and Lily Federau, Hillard and Slater 12-008-015-10 12-180-017-00 12-290-004-00 12-310-018-01 12-360-011-00 12-450-018-30 a shot over right field fence, a fitting 12-510-010-00 12-006-044-00 12-008-016-00 had two hits each. Lily had a team12-180-018-00 12-290-005-00 12-310-020UiCBtf 12-360-012- KI 12-450-018-40 12-510-01112-006-045end to the great day she was having 12-008-017-11 ,12-180-019-00 high three RBIs. 12-290-005-10 12-310-02112-360-013-00 12-450-018-50 12-510-01212-006-046.12-008-017-21 at the plate. Wfeiiad to grt that win to . *2 t 180-020-00 12-290-006-00 Peyton pitched again and struck 12-310-02212-360-014- LIS Brtti Bmiitr 12-450-019-00 12-510-01312-006-04712-008-018-10 stay in the hunt for the league title.” ..J2-180-021-00 I 12-290-007-00 12-310-023out six in seven innings while walk­ 12-360-015-00 12-450-019-10 12-510-01412-006-048I2-008-018.'31 12-290-008-00 Lakewood scored six runs in the 12^310-024-00 I ing four and giving up nine hits. Of 12-360-017of 152 siroixs atod /ite 12-450-020-00 12-510-015-00 12-006-04912-008-018-35 12-180-022- Cl 12-290-010-00 bottom of the second and the Cou12-310-025-00 12-360-020the five runs against her three were 12-450-021- LIS C^'iLi 12-510-01612-006-05112-008-018-40 12-180-023-00 •cjxctar 12-290-011-00 r»:il 12-310-026533 piiccd I the Qoe-iean] gars answered with five in the top of earned. 12-360-02112-470- IS 1-00 12-540-00112-006-05212-008-018-41 12-180-023-10 12-290-012-00 LIS M(i SsaSsJ jsass A B'S f M** ,*>4%■ »K- ..1^ tL* S’ ii s S. Ud? ham J continue l DK/Mariin ;« fc-* . it,, i £,"3; Hcfifo 5' freshman Grady Mffisx al fe iXUManDsjBlraJajl^-aaJi JayeriiedfortopImoRMfe ' :MphonmCatffBri(iley. teaiDHitaoffd.Wb * 4 i aiKiSii!ocz)Tisb'a(liiflJj£ Kabazoo Chrkiafl iianTuintx^ilKdilii bo 01K! he iqta Gate Ri ’.Wt toiiis^illJtaisflMrhike iodivW boows ftiih 37i IMa w Craliin Zygadio and Chis to s '.U.l Dd® ns tad in scored a 3k tie fit liiiii If MTwerufe raitiww Devries both scored 15s. hai a OF Strong front nine gets Jansen spot in top five at tournament Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons shot their way to fourth at their own Hastings Invitational Friday at The Legacy in Hastings. Otsego took the championship at the 18-holc tournament with a score of 311. Plainwell was second with 314 strokes ahead of Wayland 345, Hastings 347, Ionia 360, Allegan 361, Olivet 385, Delton Kellogg 389 and Hastings ‘B’ 461. The Saxons’ number one team was led by a 79 from sophomore Daniel Jensen. That score put him in fifth individually for the day. He had a birdie on the par-4, number 7 and another on the par-4, number 17. He was even on the front nine propose to be raised by special assessment, less any costs that will be off set by the carryover of surplus funds, in the special assessment district The Prairieville Townshio boara nas passed a resolution tentatively declaring Its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore*described special assessment district. I PLEASE T^E FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans cost estimate PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tha Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of either 5 years or 7 years of an amount to be determined periodically, which amount will be based on the scope of work plann^ for that year. The total approximate assessment for front lots is $320 80 over 5 years or $529.58 over 7 years; the total approximate assessment for back lots is $160.40 over 5 years or $264.79 over 7 years. The annual approximate assessment for front lots is proposed to be $64.16 per year for 5 years or $75.65 per year for 7 years. The annual approximate assessment for back lots is proposed to be $32.08 per year for 5 years or $37.83 per year for 7 years. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment In any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund amount needed control work r 'uiiu than uidii the uiuaniuuiH jieeueu for lur that inai year year ’s& aquatic aquauc plant pianiconiroi worx and ano associated associaieo activities. actrvmes. The me Township lownship Board board pro proposes to annually as­ sess benefited properties for the costs of the aquatic plant control project (with associated activities), with only published notice each year, unless the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. If the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. then mailed notices of the public hearing on the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specially assessed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing _ on the .plans, district, st estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris, Delton, Michigan on May 22, 2024 al 7 Cl p.m. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 1 / TlVEOffFa Sale 12 FOOT FISHING boat and trailer, all accessories. Trolling motor, and hummingbird fish finder LCR-1000. Best Offer (reasonable). 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At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township I «s ard may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. Please note that the Township Clerk has certified receipt of petitions in support of the project signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made Into a special assessment district. All real estate advertising in (his newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and (he Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal (o advertise **any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sutus. national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any luch preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under (he age of 18 living wi(h parenis or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any ^vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be pre­ pared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. dwellings advertised in (his newspo|wr are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the bearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I examined at the Township Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at h wUCii jyUDiiv neanng. Banner CLASSIFIEDS if I with a bogie on five and pars the rest of the way. Senior Owen Carroll shot an 85 for the Saxons, senior Aiden Smith an 89 and sophomore Bronson Elliott added a 94. Otsego was led to the title by junior Spencer Shearer who tied Plainwell sophomore Drew Raymon for the day’s top individual honors. They both shot a 71. Wayland junior Theo Oddy and Olivet senior Levi Browning tied for third with 78s. Sophomore Nathan Traver led the Saxon ‘B* team with a score of 103. The Saxon varsity was set to head to Cedar Creek Golf Club for the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship yesterday, May 15. 12-320- 112-360-02212-470-001-20 12-540-00212-006-05312-008-018-42 12-180-024-00 12-290-013-01 12-320-001-40 12-360-02312-470-001-30 12-540-00312-006-054-00 12-008-018-50 Cl 12-180-02512-290-014-01 12-320- 1-60 12-360-024-00 12-470-001-50 12-540-004LIS 12-006-05612-008-018-60 12-180-026-00 12-290-015- Cl 12-320- 2-00 12-360-024-10 12-470-001-60 12-540-005-01 12-006-057-00 12-008-019-00 12-180-027-00 12-290-016-00 12-320- 3- Cl 12-360-02512-470- LIS 1-70 12-540-005-11 12-006-06012-008-020- Kt. 12-180-028-00 12-290-01712-320- 4-00 12-360-02612-470-003-00 12-540-00712-006-06112-008-021-00 12-180-029- KIL 12-290-018-00 12-320-006- IS 12-360-02712-470-004-00 12-540-00812-006-063-00 12-090-001-00 12-180-030-00 12-290-019-00 12-320-007-00 12-360-029-10 12-470-00512-540-009-00 12-006-063-20 12-090-002-00 12-180-031-00 12-290-020-00 12-320-008- Cl 12-360-029-20 12-470-00612-540-01012-006-064-10 Cl 12-090-00312-180-032-00 12-290-021-00 12-320-010-00 12-360-030- LIS 12-470-00712-540-01112-006-065- LIS 12-090-004-00 12-180-033- LIS 12-290-022-00 12-320-010-30 12-360-031-10 12-470-008-00 12-540-012-00 12-006-068-00 12-090-005- LIS 12-180-034-00 12-290-023-00 12-320-011- LIS 12-360-032-10 12-470-008-10 12-540-013-00 12-006-069-00 12-090-006-00 12-180-035-00 12-290-024-00 12-320-012-00 12-360-03312-470-00912-540-01412-006-070- Cl 12-120-001-00 12-180-036-00 12-290-025-00 12-320-013-00 12-360-03412-470-01012-540-01512-006-071-00 12-120-002-00 12-180-037-00 12-290-027-00 12-320-014-00 12-360-035-00 12-470-01112-540-016-00 12-006-072- IS 12-120-003-00 12-180-038-00 12-290-028-00 12-320-01512-360-03612-480-00112-540-017- LiS 12-006-073-00 12-120-004- LIS 12-180-039-00 12-290-031-00 12-320-01612-370- LIS 112-480-002-00 12-540-018-00 12-006-074- LIS 12-120-005-00 12-180-040-00 12-290-032-00 12-320-01712-370-00212-480-004- 5S 12-540-01912-006-075-00 12-120-006-00 12-180-041-00 12-290-032-10 12-320-018-00 12-370-00312-480-006-00 12-540-02012-006-07612-120-007-00 12-180-042-00 12-290-033-00 12-320-019- LIS 12-370-004-00 12-480-00712-540-02112-006-07712-120-008-00 12-180-043-10 12-290-034-00 12-320-019-10 12-370-005-00 12-480-00812-540 022-00 12-006-07812-120-009-00 12-180-043-20 12-290-034-20 12-320-020- IS 12-370-00612-480-00912-540-023- LIS 12-006-07912-140- LIS 1-00 12-180-044-00 12-290-034-35 12-320-020-10 12-370-00712-480-010-00 12-540-024-00 12-006-080-00 12-140-00212-180-045-00 12-290-035-00 12-320-021- LIS 12-370-00812-480-013-00 12-540-025- IS Cl 12-006-08112-140-00312-180-046-00 12-290-036-00 12-320-021-10 12-370-00912-480-014- LIS ^EASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities anv Drooosed improvernents and lo^tions thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project being between $319,070 for a seven year project or $193 285 for a five vear (less approximately from the expiring Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District). The cost of the^projil is Prairieville Township will provide necessaiy reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623’2664 I li z i I i u 1 I �0 f * 5f 1 t • 4 b 4 V .r * I I I I J r 4 A r I 1 < * ■ I V s A I I’.,. I < 11 X 4--^ $ 1^* *' • it * I IT !<»!>’.>/ ' ' !' |S I? d * r i I'. ■ 1 IS •l Paqf' 14 Thursday. May 16. 2024 — The Hesnnge Banner Delton girls score pair of shut out victories Breit Bremer Spttrtx Editor back 'MHs have bumped the hack to I'anilicrs' record to 6-7-2 on the .season, rhe Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer 1 took consecutive 1-0 wins over Fenntc.in vtlle and Bridgman. Panther goalkeeper Johannah Houtkoopcr had a combined 26 saves in the shut out wins. Houiktxipcr made 16 saves as her DK team look down Fennville 1-0 Monday. Claire Barker scored the game’s only goal midway (hrough the second half off an assist from teammate Ellysc Blackburn. Barker tired a cross that led to the Pan- Ihcrs’ only goal in a win over Bridgman last Wednesday. May 8. Tcogan Hamlin finished off Barker's assist in the second half to pul ihcir team in front. The Panthers were scheduled to host south Haven last night. May 14. Delton Kellogg closes the regular season at home Monday against Watervliet. The MHSAA Division 3 postseason starts for the Delton Kellogg girls when they travel to Hopkins to face off against Parchment in a district opener May 22. Game time is set for 4 p.m. The winner of that match faces South Christian back al Hopkins in the district semifinals May 29. 216900 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Trojans shoot to fifth at their home Gold jamboree Brctl Bremer Sports Editor The OK Gold Conference got 18 holes in Wednesday, a conference jamboree hosted by Wayland al Orchard Hills in the morning and a conference jamboree hosted by Thomapple Kellogg at Yankee Springs Golf Course in the afternoon. The Trojans fared better on their home course shooting a 171 to place fifth. Grand Rapids Catholic Central won the afternoon session at Yankee Springs with an overall score of 155. South Christian was second at 156 ahead of Forest Hills Eastern 160, Wayland 1658, TK 171, Cedar Springs 178, Kenowa Hills 187 and Ottawa Hills 237. Juniors Kylan Pratt and Blake Hardy both shot 42 to lead iheTK team. Freshman Parker Dahley fired a 43 and the TK team also got 44s from exchange student Raphael De Fres­ se De Monval and junior Ryan Skidmore. Catholic Central senior Will Preston was the individual champ with a 34 and Cedar Springs senior Kennth Mitchell shot a 35. Forest Hills Eastern finished atop the standings al Orchard Hills with a score of 142 ahead of South Christian 147, Catholic Cen­ tral 151, Wayland 164, Cedar Spring 165, Thomapple Kellogg 174, Kenowa Hills 174 and Ottawa Hills 239. Pratt led TK with a 41 and Dahley shot a 42. The Trojan team added a 44 from Skid­ more and a 47 from De Fresse De Monval. Catholic Central senior Matthew Skorai was the individual champ there with a 32. Forest Hills Eastern took first as a team with sophomores Hunter Morris and Jack Cavanaboth shooting 34 and Dylan Morse add­ ing a 36. The conference was back at it Monday afternoon at Gracewil Country Club. Forest Hills Eastern took the victory there with a score of 155 ahead of Wayland 162, South Christian 163, Catholic Central 168, Kenowa Hills 169 Cedar Springs 182 and Ottawa Hills 221. Dahley led TK with a 39. De Fresse De Monval shot a 41 for the Trojans, Owen Cor­ ner tallied a 43 and the Trojan team got a 44 from freshman Mason Chivis. There was a three-way tie for first individ­ ually. Kenowa Hills’ Kaden Vargo, Way­ land’s Theo Oddy and FHE’s Jack Klimek each scored 38s. f I < r r« I. I t I .<4 r k k 1 . 1 9 b NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 TO THE RFSIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERI STED PERSONS: Eagles win GL6 regular season win their home tourney too Breti Bremer PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Rich Lane in Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specialty assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including the following tax parcel numbers: RICH LANE DISTRICT: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 PROPOSED The properties indicated by parcel numbers: H--8^8--8O B>8M 1^«U:88 1^:8^8:881:78 12-036-025-00 12-036-028-00 12-040-005-00 12-040-006-00 12-040-015-00 12-040-016-00 12-050-004-00 12-050-005-00 12-036-031-00 12-040-007-00 12-040-017-00 12-050-006-00 12-036-031-10 12-040-008-00 12-040-018-00 12-050-007-00 12-036-032-00 12-040-009-00 12-040-019-10 12-050-008-00 12-040-001-00 12-040-010-00 12-040-020-00 12-036-013-00 12-040-002-00 12-040-012-00 12-040-021-00 12-036-034-00 I2-036-013UO I i' Sporls Editor The Barry County Christian varsity base­ ball team clinched the Great Lakes 6 regular season championship with a sweep of its doubleheader at Sacred Heart Academy Wednesday. The two victories ran the Eagles’ confer­ ence record to 8-0. They have two more GL6 ballgames at Heritage Christian Friday and will be home for two with Sacred Heart Academy on May 24. Kenen Fogt started and got the win on the mound in the Eagles' 6-1 game one win. He gave up one unearned run in his two innings of work. He struck out five, walked one and gave up just one hit Dawson Weemhoff got he save with three scoreless, hitless innings of relief in which he struck out five. The Eagles had just four hits, but walked six times and scored three unearned runs. The four Eagle included two singles from Isaiah Birmingham, and one each for Ryan Kammenzind and Cayman Joppie. Joppie, Bir­ mingham and Weemhoff had one RBI apiece and Fogt drove in two runs. The Eagles took game two 13-0. Kammenzind and T Whitmire tossed two scoreless innings each on the mound. They both struck out three and allowed two hits without walking anyone. At the plate, Kammenzind was 3-for-3 in the leadoff spot with two runs and two RBls. He doubled once. Weemhoff was 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and two RBIs. The Eagles also got hits from Jona­ than Hawkes, Joppie and Jude Birmingham. Jopie drove in three runs. Ryan Wise added two RBIs and Grant VanderWoude drove in one run. Those two victories came in the middle of the ten-game win streak by the Eagles. They outscored Lansing Christian 11-6 and the Fort Wayne Crusaders 3-2 to win their own tournament in Hastings Saturday. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The South Christian varsity baseball team brought an end to Thomapple Kellogg’s tepr game win streak with a 6-3 win in game one of their OK Gold Conference doubleheader at South Christian High School Wednesday. TK bounced back in the nightcap, but the Sailors took two of three in the cqnferen^ set this week also winning in Mid dleville^urs- PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 216899 NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may frirther be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a petnared special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $426.07 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton Michigan, on May 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, may revise, correc , amen or c ange the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. with notice that if written objections to the project are filed than 20% onhe total^^ hearing, signed by the record owners of more ______ . . frontage proposed for improvement, the townshin board mav improvement, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage .. ® proposed *------------ for 4V1 improvement «A1 i Mi V WI I I 11 and for inclusion in the mX h ‘he township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing IS required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party assessment, or^shall appear in person at the hearing to protest the special L, personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. please TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that with thelpecia, assessmenUhe d «««*<* 7' be held, after owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk address below. at the Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 I t >* / J Mi I 4 fl£ :• * Hl Li a ■ In the championship against the Fort Wayne team, the Eagles scored three runs (two unearned) in the bottom of the fourth to win what was a six-inning bailgame. Isaiah Birmingham led off the inning with a solo home run that moved his team to within 2-1. Singles by Weemhoff and Whitmire fol­ lowed. Weemhoff scored on a Fort Wayne error and then Whitmire came in to score from third on a ground out by Wise. Fogt went the distance on the mound for the Eagles. He struck out ten and walked three in six innings. He allowed two earned runs on one hit and three walks. Weemhoff had the big bat in the win over Lansing Christian to start the day. He was 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles. He drove in two runs and scored twice. Fogt and Whit­ mire drove in two runs each too. Fogt and Jude Birmingham had two hits each. The streak came to an end Tuesday though as the Eagles were bested 4-1 and 10-9 in a couple ballgames at Dansville. *4 S''. I ■|! 1 the .X .M < -J If' «is * » • idS . 9 jsf r f * r if J* ■f M* > . e * ; . ttni , r" »> rsfli * •* I TK gets one extra-inning win in set with Sailors PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $63,058, which includes administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. .if TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2023-2 benefitted by the proposed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $63,058. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, a0:3O p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing 11^^^ further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll s all file his objection thereto in wnting wnting with with the the Township Township Clerk Clerk before before the the close close of of the the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed a or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the rea property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with e Slate Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced earing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and sei^ices, such as^signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (. ) ays notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 I day. The Trojans won game two Wednesday 5-4 scoring twice in the top of the seventh to tie the ballgame at 4-4 and then^pushing across a run in the top of the eighth to win it. Consecutive one-out singles by Connor Dombkowski and Anson Verlinde to the TK rally in the eighth started. A wild pitch had them at second and third with two out and then another wild pitch brought them home. Sailor pitcher Logan Henry did strike out the final two batters of the inning while the Tro­ jan duo was advancing around the bases. The two TK runs in the top of the seventh that tied the game came with the help of a two-out Sailor error that was followed by a two-run single off the bat of Maddix Ferden. The Trojans had seven hits in the win, all singles. Spencer Ybema was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Logan Snelling, Dombkowski, Verlinde, Jayce Brummel and Ferden had one hit each. Brummel drove in two runs. Brummel got the win in relief. He threw two scoreless innings allowing just two hits. Brody Wiersma started on the mound for TK. He struck out six in six innings while walking three and giving up six hits. Of the four runs against him only two were earned. Hen^ went the distance on the mound for the Sailors striking out nine and allowing nine hits and one walk in eight innings. He allowed three earned runs. All 11 Sailor hits were singles. South Christian took the opener 6-3 scor­ ing twice in the bottom of the sixth to pull away. The Sailors also had a four-run third inning to start the scoring. Davis Kemper started on the mound and got the victory for South Christian. The Trojan had five singles. Dombkowski was l-for-3 with two RBIs. Wiersma, Snel­ ling, Ben Koster and Ferden had one hit apiece. Snelling had an RBI. Jacob Davis took the loss on the mound. He gave up four earned runs on four walks and four hits. He struck out four Sailors. South Christian took a 9-3 win when the two teams met back up in Middleville Thurs­ day. The Sailors scored four times in the top of the first and three in the top of the second to jump on the Trojans. The Trojan ..V.JU11 defense uvicubc didn ulun ’tI do ao their their starter Snelling any favors. Of the nine runs against him in five innings only two were earned. He walked one and allowed nine hits. Ferden came on for two innings of scoreless relief. Al the plate, Wiersma doubled and scored a run . Snelling was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Dombkowski, Koster and Verlinde each sin­ gled once. Dombkowski and Verlinde had one RBI each. The TK boys have fallen in three in a row smee then. East Kentwood took a a 7-6 7’6 win win over the vtsitmg Trojans in a non-conference bal g^e Friday and Forest Hills Eastern took 9-4 and 4-3 wins over the Trojans in OK Setli? “Mid- I lK,Be^w;aal%te Isiaf Xi. % «*W V KiS3iettePRE«iK2tt'’--:ff Si-f - i' SrSt-' riaiiiesiasfflofCapiGl irzias Ife Dili® ia ■££ A* « a 16^8 nJ (fee JR 2 w J? nsbfesfoafew r?h?Rsyten. K«ts a Kz3ffais)TOt!if?iXkieiKe; O. (ato ra m imy.; - attePRirliim. 1 BsisiE I*. .:t —1 a < aw ri! W-r • W(he(uaj®;San •^^B.asaakBilie J 111 •‘iBi 5 TC ® ID HA in rf I 1 ^3r-u p'fls. iliexi; 2i6M9 J. .^^sftaSfepK i * < ** 1 '^'’y ol Hasiine *5fiS NO. 62 HEI 1’"“- •itti, *w r fk 4 Ct K» Al sWi, Q|] 1 ■ .J *3E Ch ■* St? {xSm> *1 '* V kt. Cl 1 TK faces- the Hawks again again this Ulis afternoon anemoon to close out their three-game conference set in Ada. 1 K 1 atny? Is"'* I 1 1 I t I i I 1 �* I I 1 W 'I I I Vikes close duals with victory Brett Bremer Spons Eduor II IO 1^ nghl »«Je of the court lo «vc a ’ore»>«»<L knocking ii up mu. ihc ag^t Ihe lop double, duo from GreroX^ \\ '‘x*' to the left Ude by Benedict’j firn douW« teammate Abby I^kard. bu. Bcnedtcl managed u, spnm .11 ? a b«k a. Ihc Yellow Jackets pomi. *KI1 I s ar I t I 1 I J I L wu ’a Sts S'** ran 1 one and < H '1^ . ’ M got ke h.MI * 9 ®'^chJie Oders 6 '<1* r > i > e X A' 4 * < 4^ k > ■■‘■‘■is .sSSif gSS r/ 4 < • « 41 > •r tf -af Lakewood sophomore Aubrey Ztnn reaches high lo her backhand side lo hrt a deep shol during her fourth singles win over Greenville Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ,. . . , She hit the firu hall wuh her regul* fan. had. but • I img back to her left die maneuvered Ihc racket mio her feft lo iKlp A icndher rcart BenedKt said she’s been rougglin, , b, wnh her twohanded backhand la^^S had acimpied die move m practice a Ins limes » Il worked, and i3enedKt and Pickard ni«lc P«« to fimd, off dicir 6-1. 6-1 victory over Greenville-, IcS^n, Johnson and Kaydie Weber Lak^ood go ihrtc singles w,m v,cto. IKS « Ihc lop two doubles flighu T,^ ay al Lakewood H.gh School to win ns fuaJ dual of the season 5-3 over ihc Creenvilk ^artiry girls’ tennis toon ^i«n Fctlcrh^^ « ,h,rd „„g,„ Aubrey Zinn ai . .. num u , finished off Ihe Viking victory by winning roper ticbrckers after splining seu with iheir Greenville goc ~ TYrndBy htev 16 2(04 Kffcnji over Greenville I Siewwt outtcored GIUqu Ledge’s Ahsia Letsenring 6-3.6-2 of fitsi wngic* l-e ■» *oir pulled out a 6-4. 7-6tOI»wi r lefa 01 number three .A*" ’iff.. *. Evcnti nd Pidard «i.*Q « fra doublet. The moidi th« came the ck>sCTt to uppuw things m thc Vikings’ fiivur w^v at tNnl doj Net ubcre ihc Grvful Le4^ i ® Kaia -r \ 'M Reutchd and Etina S«4nz ««ns^ a b~4. 6-4 siclory oscr L*c»„,d, Sasinah Mendes nd Havden B*m Ml P Lad Wednesday, for (he Titm ume in a decade, the Lakewood gpU g<.*( lo experience a conference (oumamaB There were never enough girls’ tennis teao a '*pnng reason for thc Greater LansingAun it,cs Conference to host a conference coTpeution The Lakewood ladies placed foarii in their return to the Capital .Area Activide> ( i>niCTcncc UTuie for the win Feoerhoff outscored Saylor Fe7 Division 01 Eaton Rapids guson 3-6. 6-2, (10-61 Zinn took • 2-6. 6-1, Portland took the Uiurrumeni nlc mtj) 14 (10-3) win over Hannah Mahone poirtts ahead of Ionia 12. Lansmg Caiholic First singles pUyer Jasmine Stewart fouirhl H. Lakewood 10. Eotcoi Rapids 8 and Charoff Bu,g« Massengale’s push for a splnun lone I. T * With a 6-4, 6-3 win. Eventt and Pickard M ifovd up g r^^ Lakewood’* Emma day to win the fra dtMiblcs championship Duffy and Josic EIcnbaa* picked up their lor the Vikings The swqx pest the Char­ game in the second set for a 7-6(2). 6-0 uin lotte duo of Andie Wildem and Hannah Emily Pilar hod a late push of her c __ OUT) Al Bodell 6-0. 6-0. beat I aton Rapid*’ Av a second singles, but ultiinaicly fell 6-0 6-4 to Kunkel and Lydia Mazurek 6-2. 6-2 and the Yellow Jackets' Emma Morano ' fought off Portland’s AIIvmmi Logel and Greenville look 6-1,6-1 *ins at third and Cecelia Little 6-4. 6-4, fourth doubles. Lakewood won motdiex at seven of the The Viking arc u J^tson Lumen Chnst. eight flights. Thc second dmjblcs team of today. May 15. for their MHS..\A Lower Pen­ Duffy' and Elenhaas vvtnt 3-1 They were insula Division 4 Regional Tournament bested 7-5, 6-3 in a tight mauh by Pen­ The regional will be the third compciilion land’s number two team of Brooklynn in three days for thc Vikings They split a a Hcinickc and Kaiclyn Brusc Thc Viking non-confercncc dual with Grand Ledge Mon­ team had a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 win over the Lan­ day. 4-4. sing Catholic duo of Ava Hudson and Lily Slcwan and Fetterhoff had wins on thc Rule and finished things off with a 6-3 singles side for Lakewood and thc lop dou7-6(6) win over Ionia’s I Hie Lomphcrc and blcs teams of Event! and Piekard and Duffy Camryn Robinson. and Eienbaas scored wins too. Duffy and Elscy Ycitcr and Menvks ai third doubles Elmbaas were up and doun again. Thc) won and the team of Kenzje Tverett and Hayden Ihcir opening set 6-1. fell in the second 6-1 Bump at number four lo k wins over Charand then took a 10-5 super tiebreaker to beat lonc while finishing I -2jBi the tournament Ihc Comets’ Kayla RadclifTe and All.son Stewan at first singles opened her day w ith Meade. a 4-6. 6-3, 6-3 win ova Lansing Catholic's »5 4 * U k 4-. ■ « It J 4 I I • w 6 J I? t L. r I*- J «• » s •J V iZ K ^9 J d fl T I » > k t bach at her teammate Abby PK:kard Tuesday afternoon at Laxewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bromor) Anna Richl. but wa* shut out by Portland's Bella \ irk in the scmitinol round. V'lrk went on Io vs in thc flight championship b> ouisct»ring baton Rapids' Allie While in the first singles champioaship match Fetterhoff al third singles for Lokewtod and Aubrey Zinn al number four were bolh l-l Thc Vikings were I-4 in iheir conference duals Ibis season and outscored the Eaton Rapids team at the loumamcnt which beat them 5’3 in a dual earlier this season. ‘***.Ib^ Viking teams keep improving PRs despite falling in league WBreuier CfflSKKu OOMI I PRAIWmiLETOft'XSHIP BfflYCOm,MaBGA\ 1 JI IHII. iha acKXhff iild pki to K Satbf pthcUgaHer biBMt NOTICE OF ROAD Umura EARIN'GOXSPEClALASSEmTROU /I ivl r»v bon of bidets fflbaisijYrajwltB nteMlKnailtifiM that Kd lix OK a 4 b t : s^rmArl twMutSikrflwibatt«>i RBMANDPROPEKIYOBlKOfllOMffl m BARRY«wm AW Afl'm I singles ^PERSONS: . I run scoral SPECIAL aisaeahasbeenWs'**®^^ Brod) litiw naibnj iw I ton!’’'’’* M Mil " W' IBR “f,! jK t Uis Bf" «(» 0 Breii Bremer ‘ »■ I b f Sport-f Editor Lakew ood closed out Ihe season of Capital Area Activities Conference White Division duals at Eaton Rapids Wednesday afternoon, falling to the Greyhounds. Thc Eaton Rapids boys look a 96-40 win over Lakewood while the Eaton Rapids girls outscored thc Vikings I ^32. Viking junior Donnie Wells raced to a win in Ihc 400-mcicr dash in 52.20 seconds in the boys’ mcel, and senior Icammaic Shane Raffler swept the hurdles w inning the I lO-mcier high hurdles in 16.09 and ihc 300-metcr inicrmcdialc hurdles in 42.18. Lakewood took all the points in those two hurdles races. Senior Colt Endsley set his personal record (PR) in the 110s at 16.58 to place second and Viking junior Ryan (iaigoci was third. In Ihc 300s Gatgoci moved his PR to 46.00 to place second and tcammaic Ryan Posschn was third. Lakewood seniors Eli Jablonski won Ihe high jump for thc boys’ meet by clearing 5 feet 6 inches. In the girls' meet, Lakewxxxl senior Jas­ mine Slewart ticked her PR in ihc I OO-meter dash down to 14.25 in a runner-up finish behind Ihc Greyhounds’ Zoe Newberg who hit thc finish line in 13.06, and senior team­ mate Kylie Walkinglon dropped her PR in the to 29.79 in a runner-up finish behind Newberry, Thc top event for the Lakewtxxl ladies was the discus where senior Annabelle Stank took • win with a throw of I0I-8. Ecdewu was second al 87-4. Slcwart and Walkington also learned with junior Hayley Mcrryfleld and freshman SkyIjvr Anderson lo win thc 4x2(X)-meicr relay in I 58.08. The Lakewood boys were 1 -6 and the girls in conference duals this spring. Ute Vikings head lo Mason Friday, May 1^. for ihcir MHSAA I.ower Peninsula DiviMon 2 Regional and they will be back in t'4lon Rapids Wednesday, Muy 22. for (he CAAC While Championship Meet. Lakewood was a part of Concord's Chuck King Invitational Iasi Friday. The girls earned • ninncr-up finish at Ihe eight-leani mcel "fiile Ihe Lakewood boys were sixth. Marshall took the girls' title with I5S ^inis ahead of Lakewood 116, Homer 95. ^ord 76, Bellevue 27, Pittsford 23. Web^illc 17 and Waldron 13. The Vikings won with ihcir depth. Stank the only individual win for the Lakcladies taking the discus with a season throw of 103-4. Junior teammale Kara cdewa was third in thc event at 91-5. Lakewood also had sophomore Taylor CarP^lcr clear the bar al 8-0 to place third in pole vault. 200 was the lop event on the track for Lakewood ladies with Stewart fifth, "Lingion sixth and Carpenter eighth. 'SW’ nUaford won thc boys’ meet with 143 Cl ^inis ahead of Concord 97.33, Homer 90. 'Webberville 80.33, Marshall 70, Lakewood II 28.33, Bellevue 3 and Waldron 1 RalBcr set hjs PR in winning the I lO-mcfcr high hurdles in 15.86. Endsley was third in that race in 16.58 and Galgoci fourth in 17.20, a PR for him Raftlcr also won thc 30(>-mcicr hurdles in 41.60, Galgoci was the runncr-up in 44,71, another PR for him Jablonski won the high jump by clearing 6-0 for the LHS boys and End.sley was thc runncr-up m ihc long jump with a PR of 19-5.25. Thc Vikings were led by a few PR.s in ihc field. Sophomore Conner Cosme was fourth in ihc shot pul ui 38-2 wiih a PR and had his top discus throw of thc season lo fin­ ish in fifth in that event In thc pole vault. 16849 freshman Brayrden Fedcr^u wis nnh with a I 1 l^R vadh of 8-0: City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nonce IS hereby given that the Hashngs City Cxmneil will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 2H. 2024 al 700 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor ot City Hall, 201 East Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan * Thc Lakewood team of freshman Michael Goodcmooi, Rafllcr. junior Riley Johnson and Wells look the runner-up points in the 4x400-mclcr relay with a lime of 3:38.71. (ioodemoil. I ndslvy. Wells and Rafflcr were third in the 4x2OO-mcier rcla> in 1:35.70. Wells won the 400-mcter da.sh in 50.77 and set his PR in the 2tX) at ^.04 in a runner-up finish Johnson, (ioodcmooi md freshman Kadcn Rohrbacher all ran their fastest 1600-mcicr race of thc season. Johnson placed third in 4:53.75. Thc other iwt* ^qjys placed seventh and eighth respectively. The purpose of thc Public Hearing is for City Council lo hear commenu and determine the necessity of improve ments and ihc establishment of a special assessmenl district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2024 Ihe City will provide necessary aids and services to indlviduals with diubilities upon five days' notice to the Clerk of ihe City of Hastings. Individual* m(utnng these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269 945-3468 . or via I* Amy Hubbell lYepuiy ( ity Clerk 16850 City of Hastings i16851 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 623 The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning amending Chapter 90 by deleting Article 90-VI, Division 9O-VI-8, Section 90392 (a), Division 9O-VI-9, Section 90-422 (a), Section 90-423 (a), and Division 90-VI-10, Section 90-452 (a), and amending Division 90VI-9, Section 90-427 (b)(1). The public hearing will be held on Monday June 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM tn the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. contact Dan King, Community Please Development Director, at dkinq@hastingsmi. V or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. A copy of this information is available for public AM to 4: inspection from 9: PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days* notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. or II Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk LgUV City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 624 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 625 The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning amending Chapter 90 by amending Article 90-XI - SIGNS. Section 90-961. Section 90-963. Section 90-967 (e), and Section 90-973 (a) (5). The public hearing will be held on Monday June 3. 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning amending Chapter 90 by amending Article 90-XII, Section 1010 (d) and adding Section 90-1014. The public hearing will be held on Monday June 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. Please contact Dan King, Community Development Director, at dking@hastingsmi. gov or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. PIqqs© contact Dan King, Community Development Director, at dking@hastingsmi. gQy_or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4: PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. I i The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. or via email at mbean® hastingsmi.gQv, The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days' notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mbean® Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk t 7 .4 . dinI I 1 1 * I I �I J I Page 16 - Thursday, May 16, 2024 - The Hastings Banner as season winds down HHS boys set school records Brcft Bremer J Spans Editor The Saxons were moving on Monday. The Hastings varsity boys' and girls track and field teams closed the 2024 season of Inlerstale-8 Athletic Conference duals with I contests against Marshall and Harper Creek at Marshall High School Monday. The Saxon boys moved their record to 4-2 in the league this season with a split. Both JR Hastings teams beat Marshall, but fell to the Beavers, The Hastings boys took a 91-67 win over the RedHawks and fell 110-53 to the Beavers. The Saxon senior foursome of Aiden SaintAmour, Gerald Miller. Haiden Simmet and II!'-; Reuben Solmes set a new school record in the 4xl00-meter relay with a time of 44.40 sec­ iV onds - finishing in second place just behind fl the Marshall foursome that turned in a time of 44.34. It was the second meet in a row in which Hastings boys set a relay record after having set the 4x400-meter mark last Friday al Berrien Springs. Some distance runners were at their best for Hastings Monday too. > Saxon senior Jonali Teed ran his fastest / 800-meter race ever to win that event. All four •? Hastings guys in the race set their PR. Teed hit the finish line in 2 minutes 2.70 seconds and Hastings varsity track and field coach Brian Teed gets video of Myah Vincent, Ashlyn Spencer, Josie Nickels and others during senior Caleb LaBoe was third in 2:07.13. the senior night ceremony inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Wednesday, May 8, in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon junior Brandon Simmons ran his fastest time ever in the 1600-meter run to 'I place second in that race in 4:45.50. The * Hastings boys also got a PR from their leader in the 3200-meter run, sophomore Carter « *«i-**' Krzysik, who came in fifth in 12:58.24. * •? LaBoe also teamed with senior Blake Bar•h •c ’5’ num, sophomore Balian Marlette and senior < I •• =1 / Riley Shults to win the 4x400-meter relay on the day in 3:46.76. w ( Saxon senior Charles Nickels won the 400U meter dash in 51.61 seconds » Junior Draven Pennock had the only victo­ “J ry for the Hastings boy in the fields, clearing the bar at 11 feet in the pole vault. f. There were plenty of other PRs though. . * Miller ran his fastest 100-meter dash yet, ri kfinishing s^ond in 11.43. . 1^^ ■ e-p Freshman Chloe Pirtle had a strong day in the distance races for the Hastings girls set­ ting PRs in the 800-meter run, the 1600\’ •* meter run and the 3200-meter run. She led the j .A r* Saxons in all three of those races. Her top I t finish was fifth in the 800 where she turned in •■I*— a time of 3:04.24. >111^ <•*» J •1 4— Senior Addey Nickels was the top scorer on the track for the Hastings girls. She won f @ 1 E. J the 100-meter hurdles in 17.24 and the 300meter low hurdles in 49.90. Senior teammate Freshman Zikarra Warner runs to a R1 r Ashlyn Spencer was the runner-up in those I runner-up finish in the 400-meter dash for 100 hurdles. the Hastings varsity girls' track and field Saxon senior Myah Vincent was second in Hastings senior Charlie Nickels (right) gets his yellow carfetiop in a relay hand-off team during its 1-8 win over visiting the 100-meter dash in 13.26 and in the 200from junior teammate Jett Barnum during the senior night ceremony inside Baum Jackson Northwest Wednesday, May 8. meter dash in 27.69. Stadium at Johnson Field Wednesday, May 8, in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) (Photo by Brett Bremer) I >1 4 it <4 w I r Who will fight for our children? 4 •I By Gina Johnsen A Who will fight for our children? I’m a grammar teacher, and I realize that most people don’t give much thought to the proper use of pronouns as a part of speech. But now, pronouns have center stage in the mainstream media and in the federal and state departments of education (and in almost all other areas of life). He, she, him, her, they who knows what we are supposed to call each other? Little boys and girls now are told they should not assume they are one or the other, but should stop and review the possibilities of choosing the opposite pronoun with which they would have naturally identified. Worse yet, some are told they could be a they, as if a boy or a girl could become more than one person or genderless entirely. Students now experience anxiety and heightened stress over just using school bathrooms or locker rooms, since either sex can use the other’s facilities if they choose. Not far from our community, Dewitt schools thought teaching kindergarteners the proper use of pronouns would be a helpful educational exercise. Parents shut that effort down when they realized the contusion and anxiety this created for their children, by the school administration. Ji^t when I thou^t we might be getting back to some of me b^ics in education, we are rushing to trend down a deep ar ole, causing confusion and distraction from the true purpose of school. While some schools (not all schools) are sexualizing children with graphic, inappropriate sexual education curriculum, promoting pronoun-confusion, and teaching divisive racist ideologies, math, science, '■fading, and history have gone by the wayside. Children are led down a confusing path of reevaluation of themselves on woke teaching, just so some school districts and administrations can collect millions of federal dollars by proving they have implemented such nonsense. Michigan’s children attend school buildings for many years, but are ^aduating with incompetence to take on the challenges of the world they will enter. We have WH, enter, we have to get back to teaching the essentials of education to help our children become prepared for prosperous, productive lives. ives. Although not every school district 'in Michigan is implementing this woke Critical c; J" ------Theory (Marxist n mg some reason to separate everyone into hostile warring groups), it is prevalent in most schools in local school, it is surely “coming to a district near you” if you let it. This initiative is coupled with “don’t tell your parents” communicatior, in some of our public school^"cun?rul7m transparency standards with parents is not necessarily enforced anymore. When someone tells a child to keep secrets from their parents, whether school, medical clinic entertainment This is the problem! 1 nis IS the most heinous nart part of of u/hat what Jc is transpiring iin our education atmosphere today. The childreniiave never been nor will ever be the property or the mam responsibility of the school, the government, or the fciety at large. Our children belong to the parents they ve been given to, whether foster, adopted, step-parents, fepndparents, or natural bom. The parents have the responsibility to raise them, to feed them, and to launch them into adulthood. They hold not only the purse to take care of them, but the heart to look after them and love them for the rest of their lives. Michigan education must provide curriculum transparency with parental oversight, or we will never be successful in assisting our children to thrive in the years,ahead. Funds follow the child initiatives have been successful in many states all over the country, and it is my goal to implement this in Michigan as well. Our'hard-eamed tax dollars should be utilized where the parents deem it most efficient and effective for the needs og their children. When the funds follow .v...xz,v the uiv child vniiu instead iij5icao of or the me building ouiiaing or administration, parents are more involved and invested in what their children are learning. School boards and parents work together instead of becoming adversaries. Teachers become empowered to make the best educational choices for their students while enjoying the paiiijprship that they truly want with parents. These elements of an educational environment are the most efficient and sustainable for raising the next generation into adulthood. Great schools and districts will flourish and become well-funded. School^ that don’t meet the parents’ needs for their children will cejse to be funded. Whether public, charter, or private schools - all will be held accountable to the market that pays their wages and provides their funding. It will be consumSkdriven by the parents and tax payers in each community,Jhstead of being e era y funded and directed by divisiveSdonfusing, and anti-American initiatives. "■ I am your State Representative for the Kth District and contri Ute to the legislative decisions made on the Education Committee in the House of Representative# I will continue to work for the citizens of District 78. Mvli p , -. ... T-*oal is to stand up or you an yo^ir children and make a^fference in our make a state. I will continue to fight for our childreln the education system^As a result, we will have educatedlskilled students in Michigan again. Our children are the leatest treasures o as given us. Help me restore true education for them, and secure a better future for everyone. \<tc for me again on August 6th. Your comments are welcome and tjeouraged: *• i s 1 I look forward to l or more informalion, please visit iby website: GinaForStateR ^P-com. 5 PM hx by the commrnee to Etoc. Qtoa John«n. Po Bom 70074. Uanstog, Ml 40908 Freshman Bella Friddle led the Hastings girls in the field. She won the pole vault with a personal record vault of 16 feet. She won the high jump at 5-2 and was second irt the long jump with a mark of 15-9. Hastings junior Naomi Grummet placed second in the discus with a throw of 100-9, was third in the shot put with a mark of 27-1 and set her PR at 6-6 in the pole vault to place third in that event. The Hastings girls close the conference duals with a 3-3 record. They were bested 107-56 by the Harper Creek girls on the day and took an 87-76 win over Marshall. Last Wednesday, May 8, the Saxons cele-brated senior night inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field with wins over visiting Jackson Northwest in 1-8 duals. The Hastings boys took a 132-28 win over the Mounties and the HHS girls won 100-52. Senior Reuben Solmes won the 1 OO-meter dash and the 200-meter dash for the Hastings boys with a PR of 23.12 in the 200. Senior Riley Shults won the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run, and Simmons took the 3200. Teed improved his PR in the 110-metef high hurdles to 16.51 win a victory and also won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Saxon junior Isaac Friddle improved his PR in the shot put to 41-1 in a first place fin­ ish and won the discus at 11-4 too. Charley Nickels won the high jump at 6-0 for the Hastings boys, Jett Barnum took the long jump at 18-4and Pennock set his PR in the pole vault at 12-0 while freshman teammate Liam Renner moved his PR to 11-0 in a run­ ner-up finish at the pole vault pit. The Hastings boys won all four relays and the Hastings girls took three of the four on the day. Friddle once again won the long jump, the pole vault and the high jump. Grummet wort the discus for the Saxons. Addey Nickels swept the top spot in the two hurdles races. On the track, Vincent ran her fastest 100meter dash yet to win in 12.92 and won the 200 with a time of 26.66 which is her best of the season in that race. The Saxons will be at Mason for their' MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Region­ al Friday, May 17, and then will head back to Marshall for the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence Championship Tuesday, May 21. In between all the conference competi­ tions, the Saxon boys and girls were both third at the Berrien Springs Shamrock Invita­ tional Friday May 10. The highlight of the night was the final race for the Saxons as the team of SaintAmour, Barnum, Teed and Charles Nickels set the Hastings school record in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:24.70. They were second in that record-setting finish too behind the Mishawaka team that put together a time of 3:23.20. Vikes still a game above .500 as CAAC White winds down Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood boys are now 6-5 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division after getting swept in a confer­ ence doubleheader at Lansing Catholic Wednesday afternoon, May 8, and split­ ting two at Olivet Tuesday. The Lansing Catholic Cougars took game one 11-4 and then fought off the Vikings for a 7-5 win in game two. Game two was back and forth. Lake­ wood built a 3-0 lead with two runs in the top of the first and another in the top of the second. The Cougars struck back for four in the bottom of the fourth putting fourth straight singles together to open the inning. Lakewood came right back in the top of the fifth. Chanse Courtney led off with a walk and Price singled behind them, advancing to second and third on the throw in. Landon Makley followed with a two-run single through the middle to put the Vikings ahead 5-4. Three singles and a hit batter to start the bottom of the fifth tied the ballgame back up and a ground ball to the right side with the bases loaded brought in the go-ahead run. Brennan Lehman singled to open the sixth for the Vikings, but pitcher Drew Diehl retired the final three Vikings and the game was called after six innings due to darkness. Courtney took the loss on the mound, going four innings. He struck out two, walked two and allowed six earned runs on eight hits. Price llirew a perfect inning of relief. At the plate, Courtney was l-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. Makley fin­ ished 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Ashton Pfeifer, Lehman and Blake Price were the three other Vikings with hits. The top two guys in the Cougar line-up, Lucas Payne and Ty Trahey, both scored three runs in game one. Trahey was 4-for-5 at the plate with an RBI. Payne singled and walked once. Cougar starter Drew Tol free got the win on the mound. He struck out seven and walked one in five innings while giving up three runs on three hits. Payne tossed two innings of relief. All five Lakewood hits in game one were singles, two each for Garrett Feighan and Makley. Price singled once and scored a run. Makley had two RBIs and Feighan and Pfeifer had one each. Makley took the loss on the mound. He was charged with four earned runs in three innings. He walked two, struck out six and gave up five hits. Lehman and Gabe Porter threw in relief for the Vikings. Lakewood took game one 7-3 Tuesday and the Eagles rallied for an 11-1 win in game two. Makley got the win in game one for the Vikings. He allowed three runs on four hits and six walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out two. Price came on for 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief in w'hich he struck out one, walked one and gave up one hit. The Vikings built a 6-0 lead before the Eagles struck for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Courtney had a big opener at the plate going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Makley was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Pfeifer was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Feighan went l-for-3 with two runs driven in. Chaney Steward had the other Viking hit. The Eagles had 11 hits and got the help of three Viking errors that turned into four unearned runs in game two. A solo home run by Makley accounted for the Vikings’ only run in the to of the fourth after they had fallen behind 8-0 in the first three innings. He also singled in the ballgame. Feighan had Lakewood’s only other hit. In between the two CAAC White dou­ bleheaders the Vikings split a pair at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Saturday. The Vikings won the opener 6-5 Saturday and then fell to the Cougars 4-2 in game two. The Vikings have two conference ballgames at home Monday, May 20, against Ionia. t ■ I I । . I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-05-23.pdf 7c2b033f4fecaf52e1b7554fb26be1a3 PDF Text Text •1 I Timeline set for DK superintendent search See Hastings honors longtime school staff members story on page 3 Friddle qualities for finals in four events See story on page 8 See story on page 9 4 ll,ll.ll..lllllllll'llllll'l'lllll‘lll"'l'lllllllll'llllll''ll'' Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 CAR-RT LOT‘*C 005 COOS ••••*•*»*•*•* Richard Hemerling 421 N Taffee Dr Hastings Ml 49058-1134 7/30/2024 12:00:00 AM SHM SS^B * ■■II II, * ANNER- Hastings VOLUME 170. No. 21 Thursday, May 23, 2024 PRICE $1.50 Barry County honors fallen heroes with variety of Memorial Day events Events slatedfor Hastings, Yankee Springs, Hickory Corners, Orangeville and elsewhere '*0 *" .*. • ’ - I This year’s route will travel west on State Street to North Broadway, then north on Broadway to the veterans memorial, where two wreaths will be placed; one honoring all veterans and one a POW-MIA wreath. The honor guard will conduct a rifle salute fol­ lowed by the playing “Taps” and a short pre­ sentation honoring all veterans. The next stop will be on the bridge to place a wreath in the Thomapple River in honor of military personnel who have served on and under the seas. The honor guard will fire an additional rifle salute followed by the playing of “Taps.” Finally, the procession will finish at River­ side Cemetery at the GAR monument, at the end of the Avenue of Flags. 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A)* Jayson Bussa Editor Organizers and groups around the county will utilize the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to hold honorary events for fallen veterans. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. The parade will form at the comer of Boltwood and State Streets at 8;30 a.m. and the parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. • !( •-f I 4A r s •4 I 1 •l ' I . At. -rt ’ $5 -i - / / 3‘tt A- I 4 1^; ■r * I li ly 1 fcV *? <7 *4^ < J I, 1 I £ I, > J i r I 1 .•*S ^-»r I >4 I 4b. =f s 4“ •4 f. sL.. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Barry County Transit will offer transportation services to residents on Saturdays. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) 4 * > Barry County Transit reinstates Saturday service, kicks off June 1 r » / 4i »■ A / *3C R V’ k I I i I 1 I I ■ J I f. I I I » I High school seniors in and around Barry County will toss their hats high into the air this evening as they prepare to take on new challenges beyond the halls of their high schools. Commencement exercises for Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley are all slated for this evening - and the team at the Banner and Heminder Will be there to catch it all. providing complete coverage for our readers. The publication schedule for our coverage is as follows: Lakewood - May 25 issue of The Reminder. Hastings and Delton Kellogg - May 30 issue of The Banner. Thomapple Kellogg - June 1 issue of the Sun and News; and Maple Valley - June 1 issue of The Reminder. Congratulations to all graduation seniors and good luck on your next adventure. Jayson Bussa And, especially with the summer hitting, peo­ Editor ple who are older want to get out and enjoy County residents who need a lift on Satur­ the summer. They want to go shopping. This days are now just a phone call away from will also help other people that have jobs they one. need to get to on the weekend.” Barry County Transit, which provides Transit services, while heavily utilized by transportation services to all comers of the the senior population in Barry County, are county during the week, will extend those open to everyone. And, as summer events services to cover Saturdays beginning on begin to crop up throughout the county, Bas­ June 1. sett said that Transit’s services will provide The service will initially roll out with an avenue for residents to partake in the fun. slightly reduced hours compared to week­ “We have a lot of people that like to go out days, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The to Gun Lake to go swimming and we look department will have just two buses running forward to getting people where they want to routes throughout the county on that day, but go,” Bassett said. Manager and Transportation Coordinator During the week, residents who need to Mary Bassett said that it will expand resourc­ book a ride are encouraged to contact Barry es as demand merits. County Transit’s dispatch center as early as Saturday service for county residents is not possible to reserve one. This is even more a new concept. Barry County Transit provid­ crucial for Saturday service as the department ed transportation services on the weekend determines the appropriate staffing levels for before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it went this new day of service. Bassett stressed that riders should reserve away due to the staffing issues that accompa­ nied the pandemic. Since taking over as man­ their rides as early as possible and they will be asked to schedule both their rides to and ager last year, Bassett had set her sights on from their destination in the same phone call. reinstating Saturday service and said that she “Since we’re starting off with just two had frequently heard feedback from the com­ buses it won’t increase (the department’s) munity that it was needed. costs a whole lot,” Bassett said. “That’s why “I had talked to people who go to the Baum Center (at Pennock Hospital) and a lot of the hours are limited - we’re running just the them can’t go on Saturday because they don’t have a ride,” Bassett said. “We want them to See TRANSIT oage 2 ' ® get to the Baum Center to get their dialysis. V 1 1 I I I I I I r‘ ■ 'V - .:ia I J <• ■>* 9 > •a -Ml**- 4' •A.I > •». Barry County Administrator Michael Brown is retiring after 30 years at the helm of the county. He will leave the job at the end of August and the county has ® search for his replacement. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) Board, search firm hash out general timeline for administrator search Jayson Bussa Editor The consultant tasked with quarterbacking Barry County’s search for a new administra­ tor met with the county board on Tuesday morning to effectively kick off the process. Ryan Cotton, a veteran of local government administration in West Michigan and a contracted consultant for the firm GovHr USA, appeared in front of the county board to lay out a rough timeline for the search and to comb through some of the information he would be utilizing to reel in potential candidates. The meeting effectively launched the search for an administrator that would replace Michael Brown, who has held the position for 30 years and will be leaving his post at the end of August. Based on the tentative guideline pitched to the county board. Cotton and GovHR hope to conclude the process by the end of July and have the new administrator on the job by the end of August to coincide with Brown’s departure. The more immediate action items for Cot­ ton include drafting an ad for the position, which would be circulated nationally. That ad is already drafted and will undergo a little bit of wordsmithing before it is posted publicly 5^^ ADMINISTRATOR, page 3 I I V I • I •J . ) I A _ ______ I �w y' 1' Page 2 — Thursday. May 23. 2024 — The Hastings Banner if County board makes pick for Veterans Affairs Committee NEWS BFREPS I* ) * I A 4 1 1 I J z Yankee Springfest is Saturday transportation. “I think if this committee can join with the many other veterans groups and pool resources with all the other veteran organizations, it can accomplish even more,” Rafels said. Rafels was in good company in the round of interviews. Ryan Reeder of Hickory Comers also interviewed. Reeder is a Marine Corps Veter­ an who deployed to combat zones in Iraq (twice) and Afghanistan and has been an active member in the American Legion as a district service officer and post commander. He now works as a biomedical electronic technician for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Bill Rhodes is retired from the United States Coast Guard after 21-plus yezirs. He also is a retired police officer who currently works for the Barry County SherifTs Office as a court screener. Rhodes didn’t have much experience serving on boards, but said he wanted to apply his experience to help the county in any way he could. Finally, Gary Thaler of Hastings Charter Township is a Vietnam veteran who has lived in Barry County all his life and is an active member of the American Legion. The veterans on the Board of Commission­ ers - Jon Smelker, Mike Callton and Bruce Campbell - led the interviews for the board. The Barry County Veterans Affairs office provides services and assistance to the men and women who have honorably served their country. Veterans and their families can receive the support they need by leveraging community resources and programs coordi­ nated through Barry County’s Mission Unit­ ed Program. Jayson Bussa Residents are invited to enjoy a day of fun, entertainment, music and games at Chief Noonday Car Park on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yankee Springfest is being hosted by the car park, along with local businesses Infuzified, Michigan Trucks United and OnaTour Educational Travel Co., as a fundraiser for local causes. The car park is located at 11899 W, M-I79 Hwy. in Yankee Springs. Funds raised al the event will support Thornapple Kellogg Schools’ playground fund, along with the district’s padded athletic chairs fund. OutcastZ of West Michigan will also be present, collecting cans, bottles and cash donations in support of its Suicide Awareness Auto Show, which is planned at the car park for Saturday, June 15. • , .z , jit Attendees can view a myriad of cars on display, enjoy treats from Kona Ice and Frozen Spoons browse artisan and vendor booths, patronize young entrepreneur stations and more on Saturday. Kids can get their faces painted, try their luck at carnival games and enjoy the play area. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to learn “The Art of Drag Racing” at the education station on Saturday. Admission is free to the family-focused event; voluntary cash donations are wel­ comed. Herb workshop making medicinal salves June 2 Robbin Glass will host a free workshop discussing herbal salves and creams on Sun­ day, June 2, at 3 p.m. The workshop, which is slated to run until 5 p.m., will be held in the Community Hall of the Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. Glass will discuss with attendees the healing uses of some plants. Those in attendance will make their own healing salves and creams. Participants will have the opportunity to win free prizes, medicinal plants and more. The herb workshop is a Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club activity supported by the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church to educate its members and the community. All are welcome to join at no cost, though free-will offerings are welcomed. There is no need to RSVP. Questions can be directed to Glass at 517-652-3056. Charlton Park County Wide Yard Sale is Saturday Historic Charlton Park is hosting its first County Wide Yard Sale of the season this Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to the public. Vendor spaces are 15-by-30 feet each. The spaces cost $ 10 to reserve. Those interested in claiming a spot are asked to call or visit the park at 269-945-3775. More information can be found by emailing Historic Charlton Park at info@charltonpark.org. Editor The Barry County Veterans Affairs Com­ mittee currently has one vacancy, and as Tuesday morning’s candidate interviews showed, there is no shortage of qualified tal­ ent to fill it. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Committee of the Whole interviewed four veterans to fill the role on this five-member committee that helps to advise the county’s Veterans Affairs Office, which is embedded within the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center. Commissioners marveled at the caliber and qualifications of the four candidates, even briefly floating the idea of expanding the number of seats on the committee so that they could select more than one candidate. “We had one of the best slates of veteran interviews 1 think we’ve ever had,” Chairman Dave Jackson said. “The resumes and the people are equally as impressive.” But, at the end of the proceedings, Sylvia Rafels of Johnstown Township was selected for the seat. She will take on this partial term that ends on Dec. 31, 2026. The seat was vacant because of the resignation of Shannon Alexander Szukala at the beginning of this year. Rafels joins her now fellow members of the board Mike Timmons, Carla Neil, Charles Alexander and Shawn Ricketts. Rafels is a retired Colonel with 30 years of service in both the United States Army Active and Reserve and the Department of Defense Civilian Service. She deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and is a 90-percent disabled Iraq War Veteran. 4 c * / Ifc •> t 4. * 1 't _ V r .4' 1. 4 a Sylvia Rafels shares a laugh with county commissioners during her interview in front of the board’s committee of the whole on Tuesday morning. Rafels was selected for a vacant spot on the Veterans Affairs Committee. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) “During that time - that 30 years - we had continued conflict and I saw a lot of veterans in need during that time so I decided that, when I had the time, when I retired, I would dedicate my time to serving veterans, and that’s why I’m here,” Rafels told commissioners. Rafels is also an active member of the Dis­ abled American Veterans (DAV) in Hastings and VFW Post 422 in Delton. She has served on a laundry list of additional veterans-related boards. Rafels was asked about the pressing needs of veterans in Barry County, and she said access to basic necessities, like food and s' ) <«u oeC seiidJ’ 0 ir A * diy •* » 4 > iilfr®’ Day coB*?’ «*» one J J MEMORIAL DAY, continued from page 1 I As is the case with previous years for the event, no political signs, banners, posters, sirens or horns will be allowed in the parade J and candy and other handouts will not be t distributed to maintain a solemn tone for the event. Yankee Springs Township also invites the public to its Memorial Day ceremony on Sun­ 4 day at 4 p.m. held at the Yankee Springs Memorial, located next to the fire station The event kicks off at 4 p.m. Attendees will be treated to a military honor guard to I salute fallen heroes and a 21-gun salute. The event will also feature speakers offering a * J I few brief words about the meaning of Memo­ •> rial Day and the flag followed by a song by uTS I local musicians Mick Lane and Annie VanHouten. Letters penned by Hastings students in grades sixth through eighth will be read and the event will conclude with refresh­ ments provided by Curley Cone. Orangeville Township will hold a Memori­ t * al Day observance on Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. at 7350 Lindsey Road in Plainwell. The H'public is invited to join guest speakers and >. community volunteers to participate in the event commemorating Memorial Day and fallen veterans. IIUWILUI i=fi" Also, Hickory Corners will host a Memori­ A student from Hastings High School marching band performs “Taps” during a sol­ al Day parade on Monday, a tradition that has emn moment during last year’s Memorial Day proceedings in Hastings. been intact for over 60 years now. The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the vances goes a long way for local veterans and want, but just knowing and seeing that the Hickory Comers Fire Department from 7 to the support is something that sets Barry community supports them is a lot of time 9:30 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp County apart from other communities, more than enough to show that gratitude.” and will start at Cadwallader Park, proceed­ according to Joe Seech, Veterans Affairs “For people like Vietnam veterans, they ing east through town and ending at East Coordinator with the Barry County United were just treated awful when they came home Hickory Comers Cemetery. The annual event Way and Volunteer Center. and now, even if they don’t want to take part traditionally attracts well over 100 spectators. I ve lived all over the place - lived in in these events, they can still see that they’re A ceremony in the cemetery will follow the multiple states. Seeing the amount of very going on and still see the community cares,” parade, featuring guest speaker Retired Colo­ evident support for veterans in this communi­ Seech added. “I’ve even heard from a couple nel Frank J. Walker. The event also has a ty, it’s unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere that it’s not fixing what was done to them but scheduled flyover. else,” Seech said. “There are a lot of things it’s letting them know it’s ok and people do The abundance of Memorial Day obserthat veterans don’t need, or maybe don’t support them.” r I f ‘Click It or Ticket' seat belt enforcement ends June 2 •A S « I f J J The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is running a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign until June 2 The Michigan State Police (MSP), as well as officers from city and county police departments across the state, is conducting seat belt enforcement during the two-week period, which includes Memorial Day weekend. In Michigan, 244 occupants killed in traffic crashes during 2022 were not wearing a seat belt, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute I (UMTRI). Over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend, there were 21 fatal crashes on MichrHgUn roadways that resulted in 21 fatalities. From 2020 to 2023, the seat belt usage rate in Michigan fell from 94.4 percent to 92.4 percent. The national seat belt usage rate in 2022 was 91.6 percent. Men make up the majority of those killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in Michigan. According to UMTRI, from 2018 to 2022, of the 1,135 occupants killed in crashes who were not wearing seat belts, 826 (72.8 percent) were male and 309 (27.2 percent) were female. In addition, young adults are at a higher risk of being killed because of riding unre­ strained. Of the 18,161 drivers in crashes who were not wearing a seat belt from 2018 to 2022, 4,381 (24.1 percent) were 24 years old or younger. Michigan law r^uires drivers, front-seat passengers, and passengers 15 and younger in any seating position to be buckled up. The fine and associated costs for not wearing a seat belt is $65. Children must be in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4’ 9” tall. Children under 4 years old must be in the back seat. The OHSP coordinates the “Click It or Ticket” effort, which is supported by federal traffic safety funds. More information about seat belts can be found at nhtsa.gov/vehicle‘safety/seat-belts. rZ ♦ • t( MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation 1 -icense Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 83S-.S112 nA? 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We’ll increase buses as it goes along.” Fares for Saturday rides will be the same as the weekday - $3 for a trip of over five miles and $2 for a trip of under five miles for the general public; $1.50 and $1 respectively for senior citizens and children ages 1 through 4. Barry County Transit has had great fortune in filling its staffing needs, which has allowed the department to launch its Saturday service. Bassett said that, at 28 staff members strong, the department is fully staffed and even has to turn away applications at this point. When COVID hit, Saturdays got shut down and it was something that wasn’t brought back. We didn’t have the staffing,” Bassett said. We have increased our staff quite a bit in the last couple of months - we hired six new drivers. We’re able to expand into Saturdays.” Saturday service was one item on Bassett’s to-do list as manager. Another item is rein­ stating the department’s Summer Trolley Around Town series, which it announced a tew weeks ago. This program allows residents and visitors to the city of Hastings an opportunity to tool department’s signature trolley, he Summer Muvi Trolley ironey Around Arounu Town lown pro­ gram has been on ice since 2019, discontinue because state regulations made it illegal o provide a fixed route that includes multiple ^^P^rtment tinkered around with e concept and found a way to comply with 0 guidelines. The first of the weekly series > * St I- J 43 I• Cl •. I• I .' I %. A «>< > 2 h H • I IC IbTB > I * I .«r ? J I Iu o. R r ■H * f I x 4 HZ *. •X «A » •! ' I Si 9 --sr** k V )e ■« * 1 ►', •% € t 4 I I» I 4 , ... 5 t, RW 55^. -S s' * . t \ 4 * p and book their rides. will kick off on Friday. May 31. Summer Trolley Around Town will be held each Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Riders will get on and off at the Barry County Courthouse and on • , , . a roughly 20-m.nute loop throughout the city with no «! 4 >A s Stops in between. Bassett said that the department is also working to create a tour of sorts of the county. This - would ----- --be a« loop .Mwp throughout uuuugnout the me countv county that allows riders to take in all the sights that Barry County has to offer. 't>. I I \ % $1 « A I I _ J- I * 'VX s 4 s �..k i> The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 2024 ~ Page 3 << ■ 9 ’ f HASC^S A 01% 9 > /•< < 4 .. w ■1 <* ri 1 r •> 1 A ( < r L k « 0 ■« w •.>r Ir “*4 f I « •v f *» .NS »• I Cr l^ ♦ w .w t * b: •f»» Friday**”^® and gowns on their last day of class SJ •• .*« .> S»s *• Decision Day celebrates sends off Hastings seniors Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Another class of Saxons will soon be leav­ ing campus for the last time, diplomas in hand. Hastings seniors were celebrated last Fri­ day at the district’s Decision Day, with each student sharing their planned future endeav­ ors. Class of 2024 students were brought on stage at the Hastings Performing Arts Center in front of a cheering crowd of their peers, where they shared their plans to enroll in college, university or trade school; enter the *« •MtX »S' J ► workforce; enlist in the armed forces and more. Students received college swag and had a chance to win ____ Win dnrm dorm room essentials. including a mini-fridge and a TV. Following the celebration at the HPAC, Holings seniors suited up in cap and gown to t^e one last tnumphant tour of their district. The students were bussed out to elementary schools throughout Hastings, where they reconnected with former teachers and high-fived youngsters. Hastings commencement ceremonies are set to take place at 6 p.m. today. Delton Kellogg Schools Timeline for Delton Kellogg superintendent search comes into focus ♦ > ♦ Hastings senior Quentine James leads the way through a tunnel of cheering ele­ mentary students. (Photos provided by Hastings Area School System) Ag Awareness Day brings handson experiences to local students r. P^Sei 7T r Virile 44 I >qkmDC 1* CJC' 'I i I* A 4 •l !, IK / ■ <1 'i 3:^ass 1. J } « i 4.^ 4 — V 2 4 i. t’ Y \ 1 « 1 r ( t I •4 A« s Mi I ir t V ER.* r 1 *3^ IF ’ 0. > a A< X 1 Tyler Wenger from GreenMark Equipment brought a tractor to Students had a chance to see a semi-truck and farm equip­ show students, walking them through some of its more advanced ment up dose ^ririg the 18th Ag Awarenes,s Day held last Friday ”’fanction^ike a: built-in •GPG.system. enter. (Phptos by Hunter McLaren)/ . • z* AL .V • • t r K tja Vr- I aX i .4 '< r 4 f f. g r; rV* R i 9 iflHl (|Td a* With! ij r2r \5etaaii u ' fX 5:31^ .D a9 ■ly n. se i fve seen lot of A j’5 W ibeffl 1 * rfili ast -a?- >a I • -K ye «T 4* « f I. * T* a * Yi 9 I z t I r. f I A I I 1 Staff Writer Third graders from across the county gath­ 1 ered at the Barry County Expo Center for a I J day of agricultural activities and demonstra­ ■r tions last Friday. Kids weren’t just learning about tractors and livestock. Michigan State University Master Gardeners, officers from the Michi­ I II gan Department of Natural Resources, maple syrup producers, beekeepers, electricians and others volunteered their time - although there From left to right, Adyson Mayack, were tractors and animals for students to Andria Mayack, Lexi Griffin and Levi learn about, too. Griffin pose with a litter of baby raccoons. The day has been a longstanding local tra­ Andria serves as a licensed wildlife rehadition. Katie Christie, chair of the Barry bilitator. County Farm Bureau’s promotion and educa­ tion committee, said it serves as an introduc­ volunteer as an FFA member. When I gradu­ tion to agriculture for many Barry County ated high school, I look a year off, and then students. the promotion and education chair opened on “It’s specifically for third graders in Barry the Farm Bureau. I filled that position and County, to provide some exposure to various I’ve been doing that since 2013.” ag industries and 4H animals and projects,” This year’s event was Barry County’s 18th she said. Ag Awareness Day. Christie said the event Christie has been involved with agriculture continues to grow each year with more com­ for as long as she can remember. She’s been munity involvement and more students. involved with Ag Awareness Day for almost A big part of Ag Awareness Day is allow­ just as long. ing kids to learn from their peers. Hastings “I 'M ■ew up in Hastings. I’m a fifth genera­ and Thomapple Kellogg FFA and 4H stu­ tion fanner in my family,” Christie said. “I dents brought their school and fair projects to did this, probably, as a third grader. I did show third graders, showing them goats. J . I 1 az early next week. Cotton will also conduct what he labels as “stakeholder interviews,” which include members of the community and Barry County government, to get an idea of what they’d like to see in a candidate. That information will guide GovHR in creating an ei^t- to 12-page recruitment brochure that will explain the merits of Barry County to potential candidates and their families. While still subject to change, Cotton has pitched July 19 as the date for the first inter­ views and July 23 as the date for the second interviews. June 28 is the tentative deadline for candidates to apply for the position. “Maybe we’ll get super lucky and maybe there is someone in Barry County who has all the credentials and all the desire and it is the perfect time in their life to serve as your administrator and you’re happy with them,” Cotton said., “That would be a home run. It often doesn’t happen that simply. We use the recruitment brochure to make sure your best foot is out there and to make sure we market your position properly so you’re ultimately happy with the fit and hopefully that fit lasts for a long time. As the contracted search firm, GovHR will solicit and vet applicants and ultimately pres­ ent the best ones to the county board. The entire Board of Commissioners will be inter­ viewing candidates and not just the recently adopted Personnel and Human Services Committee, which has handled interviews for various department boards in the past. The point of contact between GovHR and the county for all things search-related will be Brown, Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Jackson and Personnel and Human Ser­ vices Committee Chairman David Hatfield. As the county board reviewed the job announcement on . Tuesday morning, they noodled on the required education and expe­ rience for the position. The posting that Cot­ ton pitched to the board required that an applicant have seven years of local govern­ ment administration experience along-with a graduate degree in either business or public administration. Some board members thought that might narrow the search too much, espe­ cially considering the fact that Brown, who lasted three decades with the county, came to them with no experience in that type of role. The board also suggested that educational background also includes related fields of study, like finance. Compensation is another crucial element of the search. Cotton, who stressed that the initial number was merely a suggestion and Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing H'rifer A superintendent search is underway for the Delton Kellogg Schools District after Dr. Herm^ Lartigue Jr. resigned earlier this month. Dr. Nick Damico is the interim superintendent until his last day on June 30, when he will then take over as superintendent for Hastings Area School System. The application window for the superintendenfs position closed on May 22. The board is partnering with the Michigan Leadership Institute, headquartered in Flint, to help source and vet the district’s top job candidates. MLI Education Consultant Tom TenBrink is leading the search. The Delton Board of Education will meet in closed session at 8 p.m. on May 28 to review the applicants. Another step completed in the search con­ ducted by the Michigan Leadership Institute included an online survey of community members and staff that WTapped up on May 21. TenBrink said the survey brought in 73 responses. The three questions asked in the survey ' included: - What are the district’s points of pride? - What are the future challenges and opportunities for Delton Kellogg Public J Schools? - What qualifications, experiences and skills should the next superintendent bring to the district? Also at the scheduled May 28 meeting, the i Board of Education will determine who'm to interview based on the staff, student and community survey results and their review of all the applicant’s submitted materials, which include resumes, transcripts, letters of recom­ mendation and an introductory letter. The BOE will announce the candidates they selected and conduct initial interviews in an open-session meeting with the Delton pub- ! L, Students had the chance to get an up-close and personal encounter with a honeybee hive, talking to beekeepers about how to manage a colony. cows, pigs, cavies and more. Christie said she’s hopeful the event and ag programs in Barry County will be even stron­ ger going forward. All Barry County high schools will have agriculture programs start­ ing next school year, with ag programs start­ ing al Delton Kellogg in the fall. “Delton had their first meeting where they were able to get a motion to start an ag pro­ gram, so those classes will be open in the fall for kids,” she said. “That is a really cool thing moving forward for the ag industry and Barry County, to have an ag program available in every high school.” not a final decision, pitched $125,000 on the low end, which falls in line with comparable counties, and $160,000 on the high end. Brown, with 30 years under his belt, cur­ rently makes $143,000. “Me putting this in here is not a reflection on your current administrator in any way,” Cotton said. “It is a reflection on the market­ place and it is important that you have a funnel that is a wide range because that attracts atten­ tion and without atiracting attention you don't gel the number of candidates you want to see.” It is unlikely that the board would hire an administrator on the high end at $160,000, but a new hire could con^e close to netting as much as his or her predecessor was making after three decades of service. Brown stepped in to reiterate a point he had previously made to the board, stressing that they shouldn’t feel like they may oft'end him with these negotiations. “You kind of have to forget about me. if you may, in this process,” Brown said. “I want the same thing you want, which is a successful candidate. I want you to be able to altract the best possible candidate for Barry County....If it means you have to pay some­ body more than what I’m making after 30 years, you have to make that decision. It’s a tough labor market.” lie and stakeholders al 5 p.m. on Monday, June 3, in the multi-purpose r •I*. m in the DK Elementary School. Tenbrook said that typi­ cally four to five candidates are chosen. Those attending the June 3 meeting will be able to weigh in on the candidate selection process by providing written feedback to the Board of Education following each interview. Following all of the interviews on June 3, the BOE will select two to three candidates to bring back for final interviews in an open-ses­ sion meeting on Monday, June 10. Once again, the community can give written input to the BOE, which will consider that input during the open-session meeting. “The board will deliberate in open session as to who they believe should be hired as the next superintendent of Delton Kellogg Public Schools,” TenBrink said. “In most cases, the board will select their final candidate on the evening of June 10.” The new superintendent is expected to start at DK Schools on July 1. TenBrink, who is entering his fourth year working for MLI, has 44 years of experience in education. His experience includes 34 years at Jenison Public Schools, where he served as the superintendent for 18 years. Before Damico became the interim super­ intendent at DK schools, he was also the principal at DK High School until recently. The Board of Education announced during its regular meeting on Monday that DK High School counselor Jim Hogoboom will step in as principal until Damico ends his contract with DK Schools at the end of the month. , Damico accepted ^qp^pt^iujpnys citinn nt Hnctin^c K^^rtinninrr 1 position at Hastings beginning July 1. ' Although the search for a superintendent is an expedited process, TenBrink said the important steps in a typical search are being taken to secure the best candidate for this leadership position. “This is not any different from all the other searches we do,” he said. Herbruck’s laying off 400 employees in Lake Odessa, Saranac pl ADMINISTRATOR, continued from page 1 1 R I 4 Hunter McLaren bi^fiiQes List 7 f -I IS embarking on a search for a new superintendent. (File photo) Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, the state’s lead­ ing egg producer, said last week it will lay off about 400 employees at three farms in Saranac and two in Lake Odessa. It is due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influen­ za (HPAI), which has impacted Herbruck's Poultry farms. The bird flu is highly conta­ gious and deadly to hens. Employees at Herbruck’s farms at 478 W. Portland Rd and 248 W. Portland Road in Lake Odessa, along with employees at 6425 W. Grand River Ave., 7351 Morrison Lake Road, and 3896 W. Grand River Ave. in Saranac w'ill be affected by the layoffs. Herbruck’s Chief Human Resources Offi­ cer Stephanie Kempa told the Michigan Department of Labor in a letter that Her­ bruck’s expects most of the layoffs to be temporary, although there will be some per­ manentjob losses, as well. It will rehire many positions as hen replenishing begins and egg production increases. Egg production has been severely ham­ pered because of the highly contagious influ­ enza. Last month, HPAI was detected in flocks at the Herbruck’s Green Meadows Organics facility in Saranac. Herbruck’s CEO Greg Herbruck released a statement last month following the announce­ ment of the detection. Herbruck’s is heartbroken by the loss of any hen, and we were devasuted to learn that some of the hens at our Green Meadow Organics facility are infected with highly pathogenic Avian Influenza. Over the week­ end, our company veterinarian noticed sick birds at the facility, and lab results confirmed our fears that Avian Influenza was present,” Herbruck wrote. “Our team worked quickly to implement protocols to protect the rest of our flocks alongwithourlongstandingbiosecuritymeasures - including prohibiting movement between our Green Meadow Oiganics facility and other sites,” he added. “The U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture mandates complete depopulation of the impacted facility, and we are ftilly cooperating with stale and federal regulators on this situation. We remain com­ mitted to protecting the rest of our flocks and keeping our team members and customers informed during this challenging time.” In response to the detection of HPAI, Her­ bruck's depopulated its flocks. As HPAI increases in prevalence across the state, bolstered in part by migrating bird populations, the disease is popping up among dairy cows across the state. In the past month, HPAI has been detected in herds in Allegan, Clinton, Gratiot and Ingham counties, along with an additional herd in Isabella County. HAMILTON LANDSCAPE & SUPPLY GJl Hamilton Landscape & Supply for your • Top Soil • Mulch • Decorative Stone 1 .4 r I I 9 Get on the list! Call now to schedule your summer landscape project! I ■1 269-207-8969 CALL & PAY AND WEARE ON OUR WAY! i Fully fitoeked with plants, trees and perennials. Hamilton Landscape now with 2 locations. Guaranteed next dav delivery9 r 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200 Beadle Lake Rd. (269) 965-6570 (269) 207-8969 II. < J I; 1 1I I ^2 �<< * * *1 iI '' 1«- I J r Page 4 — Thureday. May 23. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Did you £1 -.'A f see < As *4* A J B' S IB I £ J .1 I J t J i 4 r t»v BSjH- J? L~i t&Ltii Bell of the Ball ( r § 3 4^* I 3ScC rJ t ' ' « <1 4fl^« » pM MF . 4 R* « liOW W ***•'• I 'X * V br *• 9 > J r 4 I Il r MG*; I •i f.V. .1: * Do you remember? f •iZ I < • I 2 ■ •i.. V ,*!.• 11 < .'4. ■ t (« « I *v R 4 A X ' > 1 > w T ' f 14 » 5 I a 1 , I > A r . W'l I v. « ♦A X, * ■« 1-1 IWc I • ’ I 'T^ ( * ’ A *>* ■ I k-T Ch s I 4 < i -•r AF z r? « 4; J . ■» t I 1 I * 9 Iv' b t P l r A * 4 » r u * -J 1 , .1' .'J ' .I ht as t If. 1 V • »J 11 A” J r^. H I Fl 4. *4 4 b I r tT * T 1*1 Milan officials exchange with Hastings Banner May 23, 1985 While Hastings Mayor William Cook and Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse were touring the city of Milan, three officials from that city were at Hastings City Hall Monday raising the Michigan flag. Shown at the ceremony are (from left, front row) Esther Walton, city council member; Sharon Vickery, city clerk; Chuck Randall, custodian; Ron Weber, Milan mayor, and wife. Clare; D mayor pro tern, and wife, Mary; Tom Preston, Milan council member, and wife, Jeanne; (second row) Police Chief Mark Steinfort; Michael Klovanich, director of public services; “Butch” Carr, wastewater treatment plant superin­ tendent; Michael Payne, assessor; Constantin Hunciag, building inspector; Bernie Tobias, superintendent of the water deoartment; and Fire Chief Roger Caris. The ceremony was conducted Monday as part of the annual Michigan Week government day. Milan is a city of about 4 200 people located south of Ann Arbor. Have you met? Carley Webb is a 2023 Delton Kellogg High School and the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center (BCAM­ SC) graduate. Last week, Webb spent time learning the ins and outs of journalism, job shadowing with the Banner’s team. She even lent the paper her writing skills. This year, Webb finished off her first year of higher education at Kellogg Com­ munity College. Transferring to Calvin Unwersity in the fall, Webb has found her­ self at a crossroads. She has been using her time during her summer break to explore various career options in hopes of choosing a major that is a good fit at Calvin. Webb is no stranger to rigorous educational pursuits. She said her time at BCAMsc helped prepare her for her future The B^le Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center is an anaemically chai1 • lenging STEM school, known for its hard Murses and heavy workload. A four-part hp ^7> 0 Science, the Stanford 10 Math, the Stanford 10 English and the OLSAT exams are required ot all prospective students to pass before receiving an acceptance letter When Webb first tested into the school as a freshman, she admits she felt overshe felt Whelmed and auu apprehensive dpprenensive to attend an advanced school like BCAMSC. Her sister Kelsie, received an education from BCAM­ SC and spent countless hours studying into the night for rigorous classes like biotechnology, AP Calculus and physics mechanics. After watching her sister, Webb was wary to follow in her footsteps. On her first day of class, she recalls teachers and staff members endlessly expressing how special, unique and Tncredible BCAMSC was. Webb did not realize it FT I V”- * . X FiJft fj 55’. I I k Carley Webb then, but as she journeyed throughout high school, she later realized they were right, she said. Webb said “BCAMSC was more like a college than a high school. The teachers trusted the students to complete their work on time, treat one another with kindness and take initiative with student-led organi­ zations. The staff expected the students to act like adults, and we always rose to the occasion.” “Through the complex math equations, difficult research projects and piles of lab reports, she continued, “I learned import­ ant time management skills that will stick with me throughout the rest of my life.” Webb thinks that the sUfT members and students made the school an amazing place to call home. The teachers constantly expressed to the students that their best was always enough, and a less-than-perfect test score never defined their intelligence. They encouraged the students with compassion and kindness and never shut down any stu­ dent ideas. The students created a welcoming com­ munity where al! students were accepted and wanted, Webb said. It was rare that anyone was left out because of how warm-hearted each individual was. It w^ worth it,” Webb said, reflecting on her time at BCAMSC. For her interest in journalism and contin­ uous dedication to learning, Webb is this week’s Bright Light. The person she would most like to meet (dead or alive): Jesus. I would love to spend a day with him to fully understand his love and compassion fpr me and all of humanity. Ever since I was little, 1 have always wondered what he would be like in person. First job: My first job was working at the Culver’s in Hastings, and I currently still work there. This coming June will be my second year working for Culver’s. ’ ever received: The gift of eternal life and knowing PH spend eternity with Jesus in Heaven is breathtaking. It fills me with so much joy and hope to know that one ay there will be no more pain or suffering through him. £acA week, the uunner Banner profiles pronies a person w o ma es the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured bemuse of volunteer work, fun-loving per­ sonality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other r'ea^on.? Send information - New^oon,, HasBn,. This weekend, Americans across the country will gather along their streets, in their parks and at their cemeteries to honor the men and women who died in service to our nation. The Memorial Day holiday will be celebrated with parades filled with bands and floats along with the solemn and touching ceremonies of remem­ brance and thanks. “America is a better place because of the service and sacrifices of countless men and women,” said Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, at a celebration in Washington on May 20, 2015. “In Arlington and other cemeteries around the world, we honor the patriot dreams of America’s sons and daughters, those who were willing to fight in every clime and in every place, who were willing to risk and give their lives for our nation’s ideals.” “Here we remember, we grieve, but we’re also inspired,” continued Dempsey, “because here we celebrate the timeless strength of America, undimmed by human tears.” As I look back on so many Memorial Day celebrations and the tributes to those who’ve died, I see another price we’ve paid in sending our men and women into harm’s way - and it’s a living one. For those veter­ ans who haven’t died, who’ve returned from the conflicts to which we sent them, the impact those battles have wrought is becoming a grave and growing concern. Originally, the holiday was called Deco­ ration Day in celebration of the American Civil War and it commemorated Union soldiers who died in that awful conflict. Now, though, nearly 160 years after the end of that war and the occurrence of many since then, I wonder if most Americans still feel that the holiday is the reason for heart­ felt tribute or if it is to mark the beginning of summer, the end of another school year, and a blow-out three-day weekend? According to a recent poll conducted by Economist/YouGOV, 19 percent of us will watch TV, while 16 percent will catch up on household chores. Some 14 percent, will spend their day on yard work or land­ scaping, and 11 percent of us intend to go to church. Ten percent will be working or focusing on home improvements while 11 ‘. ipertent say they Svill be watching sports on TV this weekend. The poll indicates that a large amount of Americans don’t tend to focus on the original meaning for which the holiday was created. Understandably, Americans have grown weary. We’ve finally reached the end of our engagement in Afghanistan, the longest active conflict in our country’s history, but the United States has been in armed con­ flict for all but 17 years since its birth in 1776, according to the Jang Group and the Geo Television Network. Not only have we spent billions over the years to maintain these battles, but the impact of these wars has continually preyed on our economy and our veterans. Today, on college campuses across the country, our enemies are subjecting us to threats from within. Demonstrations and resistance to police order are occurring amidst protests of the Israel-Hamas War, but evidence - from professionally pro­ duced signs to elaborate occupation tents - suggests that these college students or people posing as such are being backed and encouraged by outside extremists. While a glance at the situation might make it seem like these students are simply practicing their First Amendment rights, they over­ step those rights when they choose to obstruct others from accessing campus or not complying with the rules and regula­ tions of the school. As the protests at colleges and universities across the country intensify and expand, the issue becomes even more challenging for us both emotionally and in terms of understanding the specifics of the war. “How fragile this precious gift of freedom is,” said President Ronald Reagan in a spe- » ! r* f^cslings., Ml 49058; email »ews@j.adgraphic, ,on,. or - ' . -.:f ni* t A > , TF I I V r" t f t V ■ > r / / ... 1' * H 2 f V .-iV H ir 1 ii <X' " A If I I k << ■ r 7 * ^*4 I 'S* >* , f* 4^ B* if 'fi ,v • L •*— 4 • 5l£» (0 her MU’* ^pdific edoc* 9>f -. Sl^ I® X rl^ »>* <ocor»* t , r* a tf > ’-fwtfisicF* p’' - *iQe 5 IS lAjv • -. :f5! a^«i s®r’- u> * 3ao®»*'- ig:s»rk . .Jft . 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M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Ne^^nd press releases: news©j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: adsej-adgraphics.com Publisher & CEO MT- I '' 1 igb The Hastings Frederic Jacobs I, I I ...v email cial Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on May 26,1983. “Every time we hear, watch or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uni­ form who have served this nation and its interests in time of need. In particular^ we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free. Those remarks remind me of their power, especially during this time in which the commitment and the role the United States plays in the pursuit of freedom and our democracy are being questioned. As we reflect on the dedication of those in service to our country, we should all be concerned about today’s political leaders who condemn and question our motives in promoting freedom around the world. Those who question don’t know their his­ tory and the impact these violent groups pose on our freedoms. We must take the time each year to cele­ brate and memorialize the people who fought and gave their lives for our free­ doms, but it should also be a time when we ask ourselves how we, as a nation, are serving our returning veterans. It’s easy to say we don’t want to become involved, that it’s not our responsibility. The fight for freedom has been a commit­ ment that we’ve been willing to fight since the beginning. “We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke,” said Congressman James Garfield during his Memorial Day speech on May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, “but we don’t know how they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For the love of coimtry, they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immor­ tal their patriotism and their virtue.” Garfield’s words, like others that will be spoken throughout towns and counties across the country this Memorial Day, should inspire Americans as to the value and commitment we have for our free­ doms. Garfield’s words came only three years after the Civil War had ended. Gen. Dempsey’s remarks nine years ago, echo Garfield’s resoundingly. ■ “On this Memorial Day, let us remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation,” said Gen. Dempsey, “and show that America stands firmly with those who protect her. Let’s renew and rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our nation, its freedom, and its responsibility, its patriot dreams undimmed by human tears.” If we are to live up to those words, we must change some of the negative percep­ tions that exist among us regarding our returning veterans and their dedication to protecting our freedoms. And we should support Israel and any country willing to fight for the freedoms that have been our commitment as a nation to protect no mat ter what was asked of us. “I can’t claim to know the words of all the national anthems in the world,” said Reagan, “but I don’t know any other that ends with a question and challenge as our does: ‘Does that flag still wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”’ That’s something we all should ask our­ selves every day. w> « Ty Greenfield t Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $78 per year in Barry County $85 per year In adjoining counties $90 per year elsewhere Molly Macleod (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer (Sports Editor) POSTMASTER; Send address changes to: Greg Chandler P.O. Box 180 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Hunter McLaren 1 * * S3S 4*^ 1 { f * 9 Memorial Day a reminder of freedom’s cost J « Residents and guests joined mem­ bers of the Nashville United Methodist Church Sunday morning to dedicate its newly renovated bell tower. The tower dates back to the late 1800s and was worse for wear before mason Jim Cabral replaced the crumbling brick and rebuilt it as good as new. Cabral spent a couple of years diligently work­ ing on the tower before he finished up late last fall. The church community waited for the spring to hold its outdoor ceremony, which was followed by a community cookout. Caryn Hansen took this snapshot of the event. Read more about the ceremony - and the history behind the tower - in this week­ end’s issue of the Maple Valley News. •? I I I » ati < U.SAZ F r» C J < I j 1 I t I’ ♦ r T • T ( I i W7 c<l r*. I ,*•.1 ■■f ItrMfypinion t «*-v r ’••Is. 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One out of 14?\mericans consider themselves LGBT(3+. Please don t think it’s not someone that you love hearing your reaction to queer issues. I hope with all my heart that you don’t wake up to LGBTQ+ issues by mourning the loss of a child you love so greatly. Become “woke” today. It’s actually a good thing to be. One more thing. To Representative Johnson as a “grammar teacher,” please take note. I am not terribly knowledgeable with commas and such, but my name is Christine Terpening, I use she/her pronouns and I *m coming for your job. Iwill protect ALLthe! children!!! Editor; Gina Johnson wants to know who will fight for our children. It certainly will not be her! Only if your child is a cisgender child that prays and loves the way she deems the only correct way. She paid money for an ad to come out on Mother’s Day weekend. This is her way to honor mothers? To demean other mothers’ children? Her words vomit fear mongering of good and decent people which i^ the only way the Republican Party knows how to get a vote:’JoWi«on is su|)posed to be a representative of her district, which includes nonbinary and trans kids as well as adults and the mothers who love them dearly. Christine Terpening If I wasn’t so angry at Johnson’s letter, I’d District 78 State Representative Candidate find it humorous. She asks “who will protect Vermontville children,” and then attacks children with hateful lies. I advocate for LGBTQ+ youth. Founders wanted Did you know that the No. 1 issue our queer kids struggle with is bullying? They get it fO OrOtGCt US frOItl from students at school, from the public, on , social media, too often their family and their threat of someone government officials. This ends with me, or I like Donald Trump will die trying. Bet on that! Republicans do a fantastic job at making To the Editor: good-hearted people be fearful of things that When they drafted the Constitution, one of are of zero threat to them. These voters are the Founding Fathers’ greatest fears was that good people who want to live by the teach­ a populist demagogue would flatter the mob, ings of Jesus, but vote for people who do not. subvert American democracy and establish That is fear doing its job. Do not cast your authoritarian rule. vote for someone who would do harm to any __ Hamilton wrote to George _ Alexander child. Trans kids are of zero threat but they Washington in August 1792, writing, “The live in fear with true threat every day. It truth unquestionably is, that the only path to scares me that Johnson’s false narrative a subversion of the republican system of the guides our educational system in any way in Country is, by flattering the prejudices of the Michigan. That needs to end. Kids from all people, and exciting their jealousies and cultures, religions, identities and backgrounds apprehensions, to throw affairs into confuneed fair and loving representation. As a sion, and bring on civil commotion. Tired at Christian myself, I would have every child’s length of anarchy, or want of government, best interest at heart. they may take shelter in the arms of monarI am sickened by lack of knowledge and chy for repose and security, empathy “Representative” Johnson has, and Hamilton continued, “When a man unprin­ willingness to spend donated money on gar­ cipled in private life desperate in his fortune, bage to deceive constituents. Her letter bold in his temper, possessed of considerable attacks public school teachers who are often talents, having the advantage of military habits the first line of safe space for our kids. My - despotic in his ordinary demeanour - known heart and applause go out to the teachers who to have scoffed in private at the principles of are that safe space for so many kids. liberty - when such a man is seen to mount the Johnson is trying to scare you that children hobby horse of popularity - to join in the cry ate being recruited into becoming trans, of danger to liberty—to take every opportunity which is just laughable. Johnson does not of embarrassing the General Government & understand that there is a huge difference bringing it under suspicion-to flatter and fall between recruitment and supporting kids that in with all the nonsense of the zealots of the ^e trans. Trans people have always existed, day — It may justly be suspected that his object h fact, they are actually celebrated in the is to throw things into confusion that he may Bible. Truth. However, human beings are ‘ride the storm and direct the whirlwind.’” flawed sinners and have made trans people be Thomas Jefl'erson agreed with Hamilton shamed and hidden. It ’s 2024 and we should ________ ____________ about very little, except for the danger of be woke, yes, woke enough to allow people populist demagogues. After he read a draft of Io live the lives that make them happy. We the Constitution, his main concern was that peed to take stock of why we feel the need to an unscrupulous candidate in the distant judge the way others were born and the need future might lose an election and refuse to to control them. Trans adults were once chilleave office. “If once elected, and at a second or third oren. They deserve happy childhoods. That’s why educating their friends in school on how election outvoted by one or two votes, he will pretend false votes, foul play, hold possession to use proper pronouns and to respect each other’s differences is so important. I applaud of the reins of government, be supported by the States voting for him,” Jefferson wrote ^hools that make the effort to be inclusive. ■ to Jo be clear, it’s not the kids in school who James Madison in 1787. I know that this country is very divided in uave problems with their trans friends, it’s the opinions about where threats to our democra­ ^ults. It always starts with the adults. cy lie. And I know that Donald Trump may be I could write a novel setting Johnson very popular in this county. If we examine ^aight on her drivel, but let me touch on the our nation’s history we will find that serious ^oks she feels are “sexualizing children.” divisions have actually been present from the Pronouns have nothing to do with sex and beginning. But please read these statements everything to do with identity. Little kids do from the founders of our two original politiuot learn about pronouns and equate it to sex. cal parties carefully when you consider ^oly narrow-minded adults do that. In fact, re-electing Donald Trump. w an LGBTQ+ child, seeing themselves in Alexander Hamilton founded the Federal­ ist Party. Thomas Jefferson and James Madifounded the Democratic-Republican Party. There are even some who say we are not a democracy, we are a republic. As Thom­ as Jefferson knew, these two forms of govern­ ment are best when combined together. Who really tried to steal the election of 2020? Replay the statements that the Repub­ licans in Congress made immediately after the riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Watch those videos of violent attacks on the police guarding our Capitol. Listen to those chants of “Kill Mike Pence.” Read Liz Cheney’s book “Oath and Honor.” Read the transcripts of the January 6 Commission. Read the Grand Jury indictment of Donald Trump for election fraud, conspiracy and obstruction of the 7020 Election (pbs.org/ newshour/poTRics/read-fuIl-the-indictmentagainst-trump-for-his-efforts-to-overturnthe-2020-election). - Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiser Plainwell County GOP method of vetting candidates just another way to gain more control Interesting article in the May 17, 2024, Ban­ ner about the Barry County GOP’s newest strategy to elect Republicans, but apparently only certain Republicans. Now candidates have to prove their “Republicanism” by answering a questionnaire which (according to the chair of the Barry County GOP) will “distinguish between Republican candidates who embody the Republican platform and those who simply use the designation to win elections in a county where virtually all elected officials with politi­ cal affiliations are Republican.” Before we go any further, let’s think about the Republican platform for a moment: What is their platform, exactly? Maybe restricting voter access, banning books, controlling women’s bodies, giving access to more drill­ ing for oil in exchange for huge donations, or getting rid of regulations that keep our air and water clean, to name just a few. Although the Grassroots Commission, which developed the questionnaire, said it will not be used as a means to endorse candidates, some Republicans have stated that they do not intend to fill the questionnaire out for whatever reason. I haven’t seen the actual questionnaire, but it seems some of the questions include hot-button issues such as interpretation of the Second Amendment, gun control, the future of our county jail, and immigration; indeed, some of the issues on the questionnaire revolve around federal and state jurisdiction. One question the Banner pointed out was Are local, state, iuid federal governments allowed to enact laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution?” The Constitution spells out the duties and powers of the federal gov­ ernment in Articles I-VII and Amendments I-XXVII. Some powers and duties under the Constitution that are not delegated to the federal government are delegated to the states to decide. I don’t believi there is anything in the Constitution giving power to local govern­ ments, but I am not a constitutional expert. I guess 1 have four questions that I would like the Barry County GOP to answer: — What is the Grassroots Commission and who are its members? - Will the questionnaire be used to endorse candidates? - How many Republicans have filled out and submitted this questionnaire so far? - And most importantly, for all voters, what exactly is on the Republican platform?’ t Ci . County’s 35th Anniversary Gala attracted around 160 attAndP^V^n '7 event rPhr.t helping the organization to exceed to fundraising goal for the event. (Photos provided) ity Barry County has built 44 homes in pannership with low-income families, providing them not just with a house but with the stabil­ ity and security of a home. The most recent project, completed in late November 2023, was home number No. 44 for the Jason Gog^s family, located just south of Hastings. These homes are made possible by the work of volunteers, the dedication of a volunteer board of directors, and the support of the local community. The gala also featured a unique interactive activity using Lego-style bricks and Lincoln Logs, emphasizing the power of building together. This hands-on experience under­ scored the evening’s theme and engaged attendees in a playful yet meaningful way. Looking ahead, Habitat for Humanity Barry County remains committed to its mis­ sion: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. The funds raised from the gala will help pave the way for the next home project, continuing the organization’s vision where every family in Barry County has a decent place to live. For more information about Habitat for Humanity Barry County, to get involved, or to support their mission, visit hfhbarrycounty.org. Organizers of the gala extended a ‘thank you’ to everyone who attended, donated and supported the 35th Anniversary Gala. I think these answers would help all voters of Barry County make the best decisions on election day. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discre­ tion for compelling reasons only. - Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. -All letters are subject to editing for sty|e, i grammar and sense. - Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. - Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. - “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed Betsy Colgan Hastings SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER As the name implies, letters should be directed to the editor, not to any specific or broad audience. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but a few conditions must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: - All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearings on Thursday, June 13^", 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall. 5463 South M-43. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance requests: Variance Request AI: Robert Preston and Cynthia Lagerstrom are requesting relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2. 10.24, 16.6. and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a residential accessory building within the required side yard setback on a nonconforming lot of record located at 553 Harrington Road, Delton, MI 49046 (parcel number 08-07-250-027-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the accessory building to encroach four (4) feet into the side yard setback on the west property line. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back ten (10) feet from the side lot line on nonconforming lots of record in the RL. Residential Lake zoning district. The applicant is proposing a setback of six (6) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. Variance Request #2: Bill Ferris, on behalf of Kevin Kern, is requesting relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a garage attached to an existing single-family dwelling that would be placed within the required rear (street side) yard and side yard on a nonconforming lot of record located at 6444 Oakwood Drive, Delton. MI 49046 (parcel number 08-07-160-035-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the attached garage to encroach ten (10) feet into the rear (street side) yard setback and five (5) feet into the side yard setback The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back ten (10) feet from the rear (street side) lot line and ten (10) feet from the side lot line on nonconforming lots of record in the RL, Residential Lake zon­ ing district. The applicant is proposing a setback of zero (0) feet and five (5) feet, respectively. Thus, a variance has been requested. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the applications are available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxilia­ ry aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 Hastings. Michigan 49058 217373 (269) 948-2464 ! I I .1 I 4 State rep is fear mongering when it comes to her concerns with public education tl Held on May 9 in ^lebration of more than three decades of building homes and hope, the event brought together approximately 160 attendees who shared in the joy and mission of the organization. The evening was filled with memorable moments, including heartwarming presenta­ tions from Habitat homeowners and volun­ teers and a silent auction featuring a wide array of items donated by local businesses and community members. One of the most notable achievements of the gala was exceeding the fundraising goal. Thanks to the generosity and support of attendees and donors, the event raised over $25,000, significantly contributing to future projects in Barry County. Habitat for Humanity Barry County’s Development Director, Teresa Janzen, stated, “We still need to raise a significant amount before we can begin our next build, but the success of our first gala event is a significant step in the right direction. A special tribute from the State of Michi­ gan was presented to Habitat for Humanity Barry County in recognition of their 35 years of dedicated service to the community. The presentation was made by John Williams, President of Habitat for Humanity of Michi­ gan, who highlighted the organization’s impactful work and enduring commitment to improving lives through homeownership. The tribute, signed by Eighteenth District State Senator Thomas A. Albert, represents a heartfelt acknowledgment of Habitat’s contri­ butions and was accepted on behalf of the organization by Executive Director Cindy Preston. Throughout its history. Habitat for Human- ( ! ( 1 �I > ► 4 • •• J Page I The Hastings Banner Thursday. May 23. 2024 Middleville DDA narrowly approves Mid-Villa TIF 1 Proposal must pass by three more boards before being finalized Greg Chandler Sla0 Writer A developer’s request for a tax-increment financing agreement to support construction of 144 “workforce housing” apartment units as part of the Flats al Mid-Villa project in Middleville is still alive - but barely. On a narrow' 3-2 vole Tuesday, the vil­ lage’s Downtown Development Authority board passed a resolution supporting a TIF proposal for ihe project for Ihe next 15 years, following the earlier lead of the Village Council. Dutch Developers LLC, the devel­ oper behind the project, has said the TIF is needed for the apartments to be built and offered at an affordable rent. On a similar 3-2 vote, the DDA board also adopted a lax revenue sharing agreement where the Barry' County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority would collect new tax revenues gen­ erated by the construction of the apartments on a 13.3-acre portion of the Mid-Villa property on M-37 to be reimbursed to Dutch Developers for expenses lied to development, such as infra­ structure improvements. It’s a vote that almost didn’t take place. Al ihe time the meeting was scheduled to start, at 6 p.m., there were only four DDA members present - Village President Mike Cramer, Thomapple Township Supervisor Eric Schaefer. Justine King and Derek Dean. Under state law, the board is supposed to have at least nine members. However, there are currently three vacan­ cies on the DDA board, leaving just six sit­ ting members. So a question arose w'hether the four members present were enough for a quorum to proceed with the meeting. Village Treasurer Glorimar Ayala and Planning and Zoning Administrator Doug Powers both read from Article VI, Section 3 of the DDA bylaws, which begins with “a majority of the members of the Board then in office constitutes a quorum for the transac­ tion of business at any meeting of the Board.” It was determined that since there were six members “then in office,” there was a quo­ rum, and the meeting proceeded. Board member Kortney Lull arrived to join the discussion on the TIF request about a half-hour after the meeting started. If approved, the TIF would allow the coun­ ty’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to collect $4.48 million in new lax revenues that are expected to be generated by development of the apartments at Mid-Villa over the next 15 years. About $1.9 million of that would come from DDA, which operates with its own tax-increment financing mechanism where it captures a portion of taxes paid by downtown property owners to support public improvements in the downtown. The TIF request from Dutch Developers LLC is the result of a change in the state’s Brownfield Development Financing Act which has been in place since the late 1990s. State lawmakers last year passed a four-bill package that changes the law to allow new tax revenues captured through local brown­ field redevelopment authorities to fund affordable housing projects. “We need to reduce the cost, to keep the rents down. It’s a simple math problem. Expenses have to come down so the rents can come down,” Dutch Developers principal Nate Heyboer said in explaining the need for the TIF. The Flats at Mid-Villa project calls for construction of 120 two-bedroom apartments and 24 one-bedroom apartments, along with a 134-unit self-storage facility and three com­ mercial outlets fronting M-37. The site has been vacant since the former Middle Villa Inn was tom down in 2015. The Village Council in May of last year approved a planned unit development proposal for the project. The developers say the project addresses a need for “workforce housing” that was identifled in a report issued last year by the Barry Community Foundation and Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. “To have ... regulated, safe, affordable hous­ ing is something that we’ve needed for a really long time,” Cramer said. “Not supporting this project would be a mistake. We need this.” The apartments would be marketed toward people whose incomes are between 80 and 120 percent of the community’s median .<4hM« Thornapple Township Supervisor Eric Schaefer and Middleville Village President Mike Cramer debate the implications of the to-increment financing proposal for the residential portion of the Flats at Mid-Villa project at Tuesday s Downtown Development Authority meeting. (Photo by Greg Chandler) income, which works out to between $40,000 and $90,000 a year. Rents for the apartments would range from $1,225 a month for one bedroom to $ 1,475 for two bedrooms, project developers said. “Without (the TIF), the project is not feasi­ ble. I’m not going to bring a complex to this area with rents of $2,000 to $2,200 a month. I don’t think that’s good business sense and it doesn’t help anybody. I would mothball the project,” Heyboer said. The TIF request does not include the com­ mercial outlots or the self-storage facility. New taxes from that portion of the project will go to the usual taxing authorities, such as the village, township and county. Schaefer asked how many of the residents who would live in the apartments would work in Middleville. Heyboer said the marketing emphasis would be in the local community. “Local marketing is going to be huge,” Heyboer said. “We want to market at the break rooms at Bradford White (Corporation) and around the area ... We want to do pointed advertising to start with.” Schaefer’s strongest concern was how the TIF would impact local fire and emergency services. I’m sure the TIF was created for good purposes, but the fact is, emergency services has the potential to ... not gain $200,000 (in • Traditional and Cremation Services • Pre-Planning Services • Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible • Serving All Faiths • Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted 1.4 II »! ^eral HoV^^ 1 uinilv Ow ed and Operated « Nolan, bom at Corewell Health - Pen­ nock, on April 9, 2024 to Stephanie Wehr and Mark Wehr of Charlotte. ***** Ray (iirrbach Owner Emeritus Natalee Grace West, bom at Coreweli Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding (xunnuinities for SO vears 1* Worship Togeth er new tax revenue) over 15 years. It doesn’t sound like much, but that’s a lot of sets of turnout gear and fire hose,” Schaefer said. “I understand there’s a crisis for housing, but I don’t see why emergency services should (miss out on the new tax revenue to support the project),” he added. However, Cramer said that the township and village will gain new tax revenue to support emergency services through the development of the commercial outlets and the self-storage facility that are not subject to TIF capture. u'ru ... .. The-----real, win is the commercial wealth that comes with it that makes up for the tax revenue that we’re not going to capture from the apartments for 15 years,” Cramer said. “The other win here is they’re going to be a high water consumer that is going to be paymg into our water service, with pipes that don’t require maintenance for another 20-30 years, which means we can take that money and slide it right over into replacing the lead services that we need to (replace), because the water system has to pay for the water system maintenance. “There’s a lot of wins with this project, as long as we invest in it, and that’s what this is. This is an investment from the village to get this project running.” Lull said the issue with emergency services shouldn’t be part of DDA’s decision. p -3;:^ 1* / li* Kf iX 1 I• : f' / - H 1. it ■ 4 Health - Pennock, on April 10, 2024 to Amber Leeanne West of Vermontville. ]<c Cecelia Noelle Gunn, bom at Corewell A Health - Pennock, on April II, 2024 to Melanie Gunn and Derek Gunn of Lake Odessa. Stephanie McKinney and Thomas McKin­ ney of Hastings. ***** Corewell Health - Pennock, on April 26, 2024 to Kaitlyn Elizabeth Walkington and Deven Scott Walkington of Portland. ***** .♦ V ) 4* t Leviticus (Levi) Brandon Awrey, bom at Corewell Health - Pennock, on April 29, 2024 to Rebecca Kelly and Brandon Awrey of Delton. ***** Brooklyn An Delcotto, bom at Core­ well Health - Pennock on April 30, 2024 to Antoinette Annan Delcotto and Chase Anthony Delcotto of Middleville. ***** ft' 5%«'; Grant Daniel McKinney, bom at Core­ well Health - Pennock, on April 23,2024 to at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience rr W v* A --P* ..fc- - I I ?r -MT t’ I* Z^<r*** -*r« *V' ‘ 1' t ''k w * . *» « ^-1 y ■ / I 4- I A c -r <c •- a tK «* iiB 3f C*^ •'Ik •A -s 4 3C W * 3* fl '3 1» 3^ •> - i»rs I* a* *>« < wns i 1 fflS as 1 s I I ’T A <1. 0; flie Walker James Heise, bom at Corewell ft B 1 Kurtis James Osterhaven, Hastings and Rachel Autumn Jones, Indianapolis, IN Alanis Lynn Endsley, Middleville and Nicholas Joseph Harmer, Hastings Courtney Lynne Ray, Hastings and Robert Lee Fields, Hastings Adrianna Rose Coha, Boston, MA and Andrew Michael Caito, Boston, MA Travis Henry Raab, Hastings and Olivia Rose Bums, Hastings B? < .Wi 2 Kinzlee Marie Walkington, bom at 9 ' ,1 f 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3252 • www.girrbachfuneralhoine.net Dale Brllingsl' • i HvtRT Manaj. • t “Our job is to Ulk about the development. We are here to talk about how we’re going to develop this community, and that’s what this is about,” she said. Heyboer said that he has letter-of-intent agreements with three different companies that would move into the commercial outlots, the most recent of which was signed on Mon­ day. While non-disclosure agreements pre­ vent specifics of who these companies are to be publicly announced, Heyboer said two of them, including one that’s under contract, are “hospitality facilities.” “We’ve got tax money coming in from all three commercial lots, plus the mini-storage, Heyboer said. Cramer, Lull and King voted to support the TIF proposal, while Schaefer and Dean voted no. DDA Chairwoman Kim Jachim was absent. “I cannot thank you guys enough for enduring this process,” Cramer told the developers after the vote. “The value you’re bringing to the community and the residents you’re going to impact is gonna be huge. Your determination is appreciated ... Thank you for choosing Middleville.” The TIF for the Flats at Mid-Villa would be the second of its kind in Barry County, Late last year, a smaller TIF was approved for redevelopment of the Courtside Screen Printing & Embroidery building in Nashville into updated commercial space on the main floor and two upstairs apartments. That proj­ ect is expected to generate close to $60,000 in new tax revenues over the next 20 years that will be captured and reimbursed to the devel­ oper to cover costs tied to the project, said Nichole Lyke, the chamber’s economic development coordinator. A tax-increment financing plan is also being proposed for the Royal Coach housing project in Hastings, Chamber Executive Director Jennifer Heinzman said. The Thomapple Township board still must vote on whether to support the TIF proposal. It must also go before the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the county Board of Commissioners. 9 to •rliff 32 T 2 sr w *^^^*‘* e^- ter'"* ® *=« Ml J < «« kat’ssjBBR.te 'pjsrnLuzsd)'^^® iaRRfTr^B^)^ T:<a rtrw M • :nc iIm* laeailiaH* tKaKa«w«»,w loRTtwi* S'^itiBsuaaB hJiajijsatmi ■ J135 s I B* t is MS’S—..... > ® E sasMsjsmii ’Vw-,... , •*»! i*, Health - Pennock on May 1, 2024 to Jamie Heise and David Heise of Middleville. l'«»rs4.._ I ~ ■.•’OXS? * *v . A *2 torn ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH " We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastinpsfreemethodist. £Wi -PastorBrianTeed,Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director. Martha Sloetzel. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children Ministry. Children’’ss Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p .m LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.,P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.Iifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m, COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor. Kathy Smith, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. r.ji HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m, Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 P-m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 4 *■- — Elaine Garlock A landmark seen by thousands of truckers headed toward the Lake Odessa Canning Company, better known as its successor, Twin City Foods, disappeared on Friday when the gambrel-roofed bam on the Kenne­ dy property was razed. In previous years, it had been owned by a Mrs. Curtis; Jerry Car­ penter, who rented it as apartments; the late George and Nadine Speas and others. In recent years, the bam had been missing the central portion of its roof and rafters. Several years ago, the historical society had an interesting program with a slideshow showing more than 30 bams still currently in use, mostly as garages. One large gam­ brel-roofed bam had been moved from its Tupper Lake location to nearby Pearl Street, where it was transformed into a dwelling. News from the local library is that again this summer children who are eligible may enjoy daily lunch at the library. This will be a good time to check out a book or two. Anoth­ er feature of the summer offering is a sewing class for children who are eight or older. There will be eight machines available to use. Both programs are in addition to the interest­ ing reading program planned by library staff. Work is continuing at the hardware store with new signs indicating the business is to be Ace Hardware, whereas it has been True Value under the previous ownership. We look forward to the opening to see the new depart­ ments. Central United Methodist Church is mak­ ing its seasonal change in the worship hour. From Sunday, May 27, until Labor Day, the service will be at 9:30 a.m. Last week’s announcement of the sale of J-Ad Graphics was a huge surprise. Farewell to the Jacobs family and welcome to the new owners. We shall look forward to continued news coverage in addition to advertising of all manner of business. A new display at the library is artwork by junior and senior students of Faith Christian School. '’®?554i • ^1 3( •Sj# *• I tos* =^l' **SS5£'** : '**'*». *« Al f I* ' ’ ’I> h / s '*'«i 5*1 *, I w. %• **ihs ** * > k -*«■ - -'4 V Y 1 CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 P-m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30a.m.;Sunday Service-11 a-m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchasiings.org. 5 to SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS I PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH c. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. 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Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Special­ ist for fVest Michigan, you can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525. or via email at hiUary. hatch@ssa.gov. V C JS? K ^*1 s S s’S •^4 W I k * 4 �r- Hastings boy fought in Civil War when only 14 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 2024__ Page 7 fl look back ai me stories and columns on local history I in the Hastings Banner & Esther Walton % ^to ' '‘w Banner May 12, 1988 < stories are scattered in the old issues of The Banner. A most interesting one IS the account of Alonzo Cadwallader, who joined the effort when he was 14 years old, and in 1914, needed an act of Congress to get his pension. It was this act of Congress that I .... brou^t his story to light. This story appeared in the April 15, 1914 edition of a national daily newspaper: J ■A- ‘' *7h^ story of a 15-year-old boy who enlist­ ed in the Army and fought in the battles of ^tietam and South Mountain and then took .t/ *r u because he was slightly disci­ plined by his superior, lies behind a bill which > passes the house this week. “Because of this one mistake, due to boyish » Ignorance, and despite the fact that he after­ A Michigan Civil War regiment. wards re-enlisted, Alonzo Cadwallader of H^tings, Michigan, never drew a pension, spare moments were usually well improved.” while comrades of less distinguished service mountain and off to the right in a valley, caval­ When Cadwallader heard the start of the ry horses could be seen in charge of keepers, were more fortunate. Civil War, “he could restrain himself no longer, while their riders were employed on foot over “After Cadwallader left his command, he and Jessie Newton, a neighbor boy, was simi­ rugged ridges and the enemy was dropping was arrested by an officer on a charge of deser­ larly afflicted.” They connived to break away shells into the valley to stampede them. tion. Later he was taken away from the offifrom parental restraint and to gel to the front The regiment did not have long to wait. The C131S on 3 wnt of hsbens corpus and afterward They thought good squirrel hunters were needbugle sounded, and the men advanced rapidly received from the War Department a certificate , , _. * ——...... ed there. In June 1862, (one year after the flrinn up the mountain in four ranks and into “Turn­ Discharge. on Fort Sumter) the two boys had matured their er’s Gap” while the enemy occupied the crest the records at plans and secretly left home, walked across the of the mountain on both sides in force, strongly the War Department, however, as to his ser­ country to Jackson, and there on June 27, 1862 posted behind stone fences and rocks. vice. One record showed that he left his com­ enlisted in Company K, pth Michigan’lnfanIt was a craggy place and some four or five mand on Sept. 20, 1862, and the other on Sept. try, and were from thence transferred to Detroit hundred feet above the gap, their artillery-oc­ 30, 1862. This date became very important, as, where the regiment was being organized. cupied commanding positions, it looked like a unless it could be shown that he remained with “Camps like these consisted of strenuous death trap. It seemed like entering into the jaws the Army until the latter date, he could not exertions to convert the raw recruits into disci­ of hell, when the regiment was passing through draw a pension. plined soldiers, and there within the borders of the gorge, changing its formation into that of Congressman Edward L. Hamilton took up their own state, the soldiers experienced the battle - the fight was on. Cadwallader’s case because he thought it was first great battle of their lives:” the fight of a “A shell which burst and took off the heads worthy. He secured ample evidence to show lice infection. of two men just in front was Cadwallader’s that Cadwallader did not leave his command “At the time of his enlistment, Cadwallader first experience under fire. Brains and blood until Sept. 30. The House passed the bill corwas about 14 years and 10 months He was were scattered over the men nearby and the Z s record and it is expected worried about passing muster, but he ran the force of the concussion threw the dead men the Senate will likewise do him justice. Cad­ gauntlet and came out a full-fledged soldier. back against the living and dazed them - it was wallader had waited 50 years for this action.” ‘Tn the latter part of August, the regiment hard to realize what had happened for a When this news item appeared in the daily left Detroit in the evening on two-charted I rnoment — it wss so sudden CndwHlIader papers. The Banner decided to do an in-depth steamers and arrived in Cleveland the next thought for a time that one of the dead men article on this most illustrious resident. What morning, where, dunng the day, they were was his comrade, Jesse Newton. the writers got was a life story. Here is part one hustled into cattle cars, packed in like sardines Cadwallader thought ‘every soldier will of the article: and moved on slowly but surely, like freight concede that the first crash of battle is trying Alonzo was bom on the 8^^ day of August, express, forward toward the great capital, to the nerves. After that, danger is partly for­ 1847, in a little log cabin on a pioneer farm where the regiment arrived weary and worn by gotten in the excitement and in the desire to near Fostoria, Ohio. He was the son of Robert the loss of rest and sleep after three days and win.’ He went on to say that he was there with and Hannah Whitmore Cadwallader. When nights of transit. The regiment arrived in Wash­ brave comrades whose heroic example gave Alonzo was about one, his father died, leaving ington at the time of the second battle of the him courage and support. They shared with him and two older brothers. Bull Run was fought and the fever of excitehim the same experiences. , In 1850, his mother married Elijah Bowkei; the second disastrous It was not an individual affair. It was the and they moyed to Bany County, settling on a engagement.on thal''‘hoodooed’ field. ' military xegimenjal unit that won renown at farm south of Hickory Comers. Here, Alonzo . . , . . . . , ''^he 17* , the next day after its arrival in South Mountain, where (Robert E.) Lee spent his early boyhood, immensely enjoying Washington, armed with axes only, the group received his first serious check in his advance tne woods. was detailed to aid in cutting standing timber on Washington. His brother, James, had a beautiful little to give free and unobstructed view and range “Reports in Michigan in the ^ar, and TT/e muzzle-loading rifle, an heirloom from his for the guns of the forts and to impede the New York Press, gave long stories of the feats father, on which in early boyhood, Alonzo cast progress of the enemy, should be fortunes of and heroic action of the 17**^ Michigan Rega covetous eye. As early as 10 years old, with war bring our chivalrous but misguided south­ the permission of his brother, Alonzo proudly u **i re ern brothers near the gates of the city.” Ine battle ot South Mountain was fought shouldered that little instrument of destruction The regiment udu had been in Washington scarcefko 1IP" 1 tn day of O _ ___ 1__ ... on the o«zi J *L -I. . .-----uccii in wasningion scarceSeptember 1862, and the and penetrated the wilderness alone in quest of ly a week before it was on the road to the front. charge and taking of the stone wall behind game. (Hunting for a young boy was not an Day and night, it plodded its weary way over hill which the enemy was strongly posted with unusual event, as many young pioneer boys and dale, stopping occasionally a few hours for batteries, gave to the 17*^ Michigan the name hunted at an early age. The unusual part was refreshment and repose. The men became so of the “Stone Wall Regiment” by which it was that most boys hunted in company of an adult worn and weary it was hard for the bugler call to known throughout the army, and which has or an older person.) arouse them from slumber to renew the march. gone with it into the history of the war. The “The result was that he became an expert . No campfires were allowed night or day regiment bivouacked that night on that field, so maricsman, as all country boys of those times since firelight would apprise enemies of their dearly purchased, and sack to rest from weary were, and squirrels in the topmost tree seldom whereabouts. When in the foothills of South marching and fatigue of battle to dream of required a second shot to be dislodged. Mountain, Md., the regiment moved cautiously distant homes, without experiencing the stir“He received his early education at a coun­ and under constant orders, as it was in the ring events at the front which, to those there try school, but practically is a self-made man, immediate vicinity of the enemy. engaged, robbed the war of half its horror.” of a studious habit and desiring to learn, his While resting, just before the advance up the To be continued... » ( » • «( F * V I, « r*-W 5|* r I « 1^. ;,xt d• I *0*2^ »ori s-as k . Ctsninissi i oners. Hr * I I **»*» fl> Wfl s t '£1 >f J / •‘“i Janns Osiaiuj 'lii, I!w I bm Endsley, i N’icWas Joseph ftaer, to ! CmW' L)m to; te G Rotel ktfjeldt Hag Ahm Rose Cod, Bar» 4 taUa .4i WoQi b a k xn I .i?»L • a JE Deo® and Case Denxuof.^^. B. z mil Isii Rah, Hascs! b! Olmi Kose Biros, Hasii^ WJufiBeiftbaW 4 » ( Hcisc«rfI)PT^HeHe(ifMiddknDc. *** iistoc^ cioaateiJWDM !L1 -IV • ’’""■‘Str ’i -'S'SSB ?ill 1, , . IW .•/■■I K I I I t lisl /1 h /^sfeDocfor Universe t i I I Id L I r Mosquito mayhem I ^hat is the most dangerous insect in the world? Juan Simon, 9, Chile f Dear Juan Simon, The deadliest animal on Earth isn’t a shark or a bear. It’s an insect. Mosquitoes Rill way more people than any other animal, I talked about it with Jeb Owen. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me mosquitoes are dangerous because of the way they sometimes eat. “Through blood feeding, mosquitoes can transmit pathogens that make people and animals sick,” Owen said. Mosquitoes don’t eat blood all the time. They usually drink fruit juice or nectar from flowers. That’s all male mosquitoes ever eat. But female mosquitoes need protein to make the eggs that will become baby mos9tiitoes. They get it by drinking blood from Bimals like us. A female mosquito’s mouth-called a proboscis-has six stylets. You can think of 1 t I if ) ft* y J Ax AWZx r them as needles. Two needles have little teeth. The mosquito uses them to saw into your skin. You probably can’t feel it because the teeth are super tiny and sharp. Plus, the mosquito uses another needle to drip saliva into the bite. Mosquito spit numbs us and makes our blood flow more easily. The mosquito uses two more needles to hold the bite open. Then, the last needle finds a blood vessel and slurps up the blood like a straw. That’s gross to think about and leaves you with an itchy bump. But it doesn’t real­ ly harm you. Unless the mosquito spit contains a pathogen-sometimes called a germ. That’s a disease-causing microbe that can hitch a ride with the mosquito. It could be a virus, bacteria, a parasite or even a worm. People can get sick when a pathogen gets inside a mosquito bite. That can happen two ways. A pathogen can stick to a mosquito’s proboscis. Then, it can fall into the bite as the mosquito feeds. That’s called mechanical transmission. The second way is biological transmis­ sion. That happens when a mosquito eats blood with a pathogen in it. The pathogen changes and makes copies of itself inside the mosquito’s gut. Then, it travels to the place where the mosquito makes saliva. If the mosquito feeds after that, it spits the pathogen into the bite. Some mosquitoes that carry disease have adapted to live near humans. Instead of laying eggs in ponds or lakes, they lay eggs in containers. Like fiower pots, bird baths or puddles. Or trash that fills up with rain water. That makes it easy for these mosquitoes to bite people-because they're basically neighbors. It makes it more likely they’ll pick up and pass on pathogens. That’s why scientists work hard to protect people from disease-carrying mosquitoes. But most mosquitoes don’t bite people or carry disease. They have important jobs in nature like pollinating flowers and being food for other animals. Baby mosquitoes help keep waterways clean. They gobble up algae and other stuff in the water. Owen told me thatf studying mosquitoes helps scientist discover new medicines. Like learning how' mosquito saliva numbs us and makes our blood flow easily. Most of all, mosquitoes are just animals sharing our planet. Having a wide variety of life makes Earth bettek Even if some deadly animals keep us on our mosqui-toes. I TURNING BflGK THE PAGES I J. I 1 A I J a ■« Thornapple Kellogg senior named BPA national champion The third time’s the charm for Thomapple Kellogg High School senior Kaden Ham­ ming. He was named the National Business Professionals of America (BPA) champion in fundamental accounting last week in Chicago. His first national experience was a virtual event because of the pandemic. Last year he attended the national event in Dallas. This year was Hamming’s third time qualifying for the national finals and it turned out to be not only his best finish ever, but the best finish for any TK student ever. Hamming is the first TK student to be crowned BPA national champion. Hamming qualified for two events this year at the national finals. In addition to his national champion title, he also placed 10th in digital media. ‘ I ve always done digital media produc­ tion and then I’ve added a second event that’s ^ways been different every^ear/’ fre said. iOIamming and five other TKHS BPA stu-' dents competed at the national event this year: — Evan Liu finished 12th in Fundamental Word Processing. - Ryan Skidmore finished 23rd in Basic Office Systems. - Freshmen Raegen Chapman, Carmen Reynolds and Katelyn Chase also competed and sharpened their skills ,, Hamming said BPA has helped him recog­ nize what he wants to do in the future. He will be attending Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan next year. “1 know I want to do something in busi­ ness. BPA helped me meet new people and make a lot of connections,” he said. Before going to the national contest in Chi­ cago, Hamming told his teammates to enjoy the time there and make connections with other students. He also encouraged them to do their best but realize they are competing against students from all over the country. BPA advisor Keith Hamming said having six students compete at nationals was nearly his largest group. One other year he took a group of eight students to the finals, but four of them worked together on a group project. “I’m just very proud of this whole group,” Keith Hamming said. “They all achieved so much just to make it to nationals. Then, to •r* < —I u I > > i;-.• K Kaden Hamming of Thomapple Kello High School poses with this Nation^ Business Professionals of America award. (Photo provided) have Kaden make it on stage in two events, one as a national champion, is just aw esome.” Students took part in opening ceremonies and contests while also getting some free time to visit attractions in the city. Keith Hamming said he was so impressed with his team - especially since none had been to the national finals before e.xcept Kaden and three of them were freshmen. “I had to remind myself and the students that this is nationals - the best of the best - so all of the students who competed should be pleased and proud of their accomplishments. The whole weekend in Chicago was just a very cool experience for us all,” he said. The BPA students received a grant from the Barry Community Foundation to assist them with costs of attending the national competition. I 4 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute events for May 24-30 May 1-31 - May Storybook Walk: “Rare and Blue: Finding Nature’s Treasures” by Constance Van Hoven, illustrated by Alan Marks. Take a journey across various eco­ systems to discover Earth’s rarest and blu­ est treasures. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided. May 1-31 - Summer Wildflower Nature Walk on the Lupine Trail. Can you identify common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of colors, shapes and pat­ terns of Michigan’s wildflowers. Friday, May 24 - Conservation in a Chang­ ing World series: Coexist with Wildlife in a Crowded World, 11 a.m.-l p.m. Join Neil Carter, associate professor at the University of Michigan, as he discusses the tradeoffs and collaborations necessary to conserve wildlife species, meet the needs of a growing human population and coexist on shared landscapes. Wednesday. May 29 - Stewardship workday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/. HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY SCHEDULE Dr. Universe Do you have a qttestion? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an etfudl to i^ashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.eJu or visit her website, askdruniverse.coni. I Thursday, May 23 - Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1960 film, 5 p.m. Monday, May 27 - Closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Mental health presentation by BCCMHA. 2 p.m.; teen open study, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; mah- jong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 - Tech help, 2-4 p.m.; teen open study, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Writ­ ers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 1 I I 1 t t I 1 i �I I .1 A Page 8 — Thursday. May 23. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Hastings honors longtime school staff members Hunter McLaren •S'W# iVriter Several longtime Hastings school staff 1 members were recognized for their years of 1 r □ service this week. The Hastings school board celebrated the accomplishments of several retiring district J staff members before its meeting Monday at A N the Hastings Performing Arts Center. Twelve r -/ 1 S-A I staff members were recognized, representing 1 A- * more than 300 total years of service to the V' 4 district. Among the honorees were some of the district's central administrative office staff, f tH I 4 4 including Matt Goebel, superintendent; Tim S •» A“ ' I I* r •4 IK «*. Berlin, assistant superintendent of operations; I r*’ Beth Rowse, human resources manager; and * '4 •W ’ Mike Goggins, athletic director. Also hon­ •* ored were Scott Allan, AnnMarie Beemer, Angela DePew, James Dixon, Kim Domke. Tammy Garbrecht, Tammy Nemetz and Tim Berlin, Hastings assistant superintendent of operations, recognized Human Hastings High School Principal Teresa Heide (left) honors athletic director Mike Cheryl Northrop. Resources Manager Beth Rowse for her 26 years of service to the district. (Photos by Goggins (right), who served the district for 31 years. High School Principal Teresa Heide intro­ Hunter McLaren) duced and spoke about three staff members: Amy Smelker, Star Elementary principal, exemplifies the deep bonds Jamie has formed Scott Alan, AnnMarie Beemer, James Dixon recognized special education teacher Tammy here,” Heide said. and Mike Goggins. Athletic Director Mike Goggins served the Garbrecht (27 years of service) and fourthMath teacher Scott Alan served the district grade teacher Tammy Nemetz (25 years of district for 31 years. Heide highlighted Gogfor 34 years. Heide spoke of Allan's passion for education, noting he had inspired her to gins’ exceptional dedication to and leadership service). Smelker recognized Garbrecht for her of the school’s sports programs as both a work in the field, as well as his dedication to authenticity and Nemetz for her longtime coach and athletic director. academic excellence in Hastings. She called “Throughout his tenure, Mike navigated dedication to students, although she noted the his contributions to the district’s Advanced J changes with grace and resilience, working two were inseparable and quickly became Placement programs “transformative.” known in the school as “Tammy One and “From the moment he stepped into the alongside seven different superintendents, k Tammy Two. ” i. classroom, it was clear that teaching was not five principals and several assistant princiI “It’s only fitting that the two of you are just a profession, but a passion,” Heide said pals,” she said. “His adaptability and steadof Allan. “His exceptional skills in mathemat­ fast commitment have been vital to the conti­ retiring together this year,” Smelker said. “The Tammy twins have been a source of joy ics have illuminated a path for countless stu­ nuity and success of the athletic programs.” t dents, many of whom have gone on to Goggins introduced administrative assis­ and laughter, and your partnership has added 4 achieve great success in their own skills.” tant Cheryl Northrop, who served the district a special touch to our community. As you Science teacher AnnMarie Beemer served for 26 years. Goggins commended Northrop retire this year, your expertise, your experi­ the district for 27 years. Heide said Beemer for her exceptional work and willingness to ence and you will be deeply missed.” served as an extraordinary educator who reg- help students any way she could, even safeKelly Wilson, Southeastern Elementary ularly served as a mentor, guide and friend to keeping skateboards in her office and keeping principal intern, introduced swim instructor students. hair ties for students in her desk at all times. Kim Domke who served the district for 37 “Ann’s unique blend of humor and sarcasm Goggins recalled he was hesitant to work years. Wilson said Domke has taught swim coupled with her understanding of science with Northrop in his office but did so at the lessons at the Hastings Community Educa­ has made her classroom a place of both learn­ recommendation of several others in the high tion and Recreation Center almost every Sat­ ing and laughter ” Heide said. “Her student’s school office. urday since the facility opened in 2003. AnnMarie Beemer receives a round of applause during Monday’s recognition cer­ ability to embrace her wit is a testament to the “(Northrop) seemed awfully nice, quiet, “She’s currently my own kid’s instructor, emony. special bond she cultivated with each and organized and detail-oriented. I wasn’t sure and we appreciate her dearly,” Wilson said.' every one of them.” that personality would fit with mine very Tim Berlin, interim superintendent and for us. She knows these contracts backwards Luke Haywood, school board president, Science teacher James Dixon served the well,” Goggins joked. “They couldn’t have assistant superintendent of operations, intro­ ' and forwards.” recognized Berlin and his 12 years of service. district for 30 years. Heide recognized Dixon been more right, and I couldn’t have been duced Human Resources Manager Beth Berlin also recognized outgoing superin­ Haywood said when Berlin first arrived in for his close relationships with both students more wrong.” Rowse and recognized her 26 years of ser­ tendent Matt Goebel, who served the district Hastings, the district was in dire financial and colleagues, noting his invitation to be the Beth Stevens, assistant superintendent of vice. Berlin said her role has put her in close for 11 years. Berlin said Goebel, who was not straits. It’s thanks to the hard work of Berlin keynote speaker for the class of 1999. Heide achievement, introduced special education contact with nearly everyone in the district in attendance, served as a wealth of knowland his cooperation with other staff members said Dixon was embraced in times of person­ teacher Angela DePew who served the dis­ and her expertise has been a great asset to edge for the district. that the district is financially stable today. al hardship during his tenure, with students trict for 25 years. DePew taught at the high both the district and staff members. He’s someone I’ve shared an office with “ We ’ re sad to see him go and he will truly and community members supporting him and school for 10 years and the middle school for “She has been oqr one-person human for 11 years,” Berlin said. “He was a great be missed, but we wish you the best for retire­ his son after his wife passed away. 15, also serving as a department chair in the resources department for over 26 years,” Ber­ co-worker, a great boss, but more than that, a ment... and being able to call you in as a “This outpouring of love and support middle school special education department. lin said. “That has been a tremendous benefit great friend.” consultant,” Haywood said. / f I »» f I J rrz' / 4 f - t « 3 r < Cr f ! y k I 4r I ri >• 1 ► X b ■ F V > I «9 f ) 1 i f V fl I k ,1* •r •V \-ft * r r J u U*1 W • YEARS Thank You! for Humanity* ♦ V Barry County I Thank you to all those who attended, supported and sponsored the 35-year Anniversary Celebration of Habitat for Humanity Barry County. Together we raised more than $25,000! Hunter McLaren Staff Writer Community members shared their thoughts with Hastings school board members about the district’s first year with its own swim teams. In February of last year, the board voted to end a 19-year-Iong cooperative agreement between Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Thor­ napple Kellogg that saw the three swim teams competing as one. At that time, Superinten­ dent Matt Goebel laid out the district’s rea­ sons for canceling the agreement, citing dis­ agreements with Thomapple Kellogg admin- Community Sponsor ® FlOXfab' Title Sponsor LAKE TRUST THE POWER IN ALL OF US Table Sponsors Affiliate Mortgage Services, Barry County Lumber, Bellabay Realty, Bob Teunessen Drywall, LLC, Commercial Bank, Edward Jones: Jeff Domenico, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, Randy Sykes,’ Tonia Swagger, Chris Zimmerman * S' 3e> sr? *«» •» • T * i o 25th Anniversary , Open liduse t 1 t 4 •l EST 1997 k, s I I jAlFi^esco ■P- # t’ ,I I :bC ■ , Friday, May 31 I ■J , . t I • * • • Refreshments Free Gifts 25% Off Specials Raffles s k I Gf t Saturdayt June 1 * 1 I t I s *1 I f I i;-; I » fc I' ♦J A «. « ■J •y *1 ' 2 * I t . I t I> > I' ' * ■7 f i I » J t *•4 t \ I *' S' I 54 I 4 4 {l J Bring your Bag for Special Treats! * 1. 'i 1 - 1 «■/ I I 3 • k. • * BHii). p r istration and a desire for Hastings students to perform better in a smaller division. Several community members voiced their disappoint­ ment with the decision to end the co-op. During a Hastings school board meeting Monday, a number of community members returned before the board to provide an update on how the district’s swim teams did in their first year away from the co-op. Steve Shutts, who spoke out against dis­ banding the co-op last year, said this year was challenging. “With no criticism to the athletes and the coaches, both teams really struggled,” Shults said. While the Hastings girls team was able to field 12 to 15 swimmers consistently, Shults said the boys team struggled to maintain enough athletes. Many of the swimmers who recently joined the team were also wrestlers, which Shults said created a difficult schedule for those students. Without swimmers from the other schools participating in the co-op, Shults said the Hastings boys swim team was simply too small to compete in many cases. Because of how scoring at swim events functions, Shults said the boys team couldn’t participate in enough races to stay competitive. “The situation we had at a number of meets we went to was the guys hadn’t even gotten of? the bus and we had already lost,” Shults said. “We had already lost.” Shults said Hastings swim programs had made some positive strides, including the implementation of a middle school swim pro­ gram. He asked the board to consider rein­ stating the co-op agreement for the sake of Hastings swimmers. “Having these schools combined has always been a positive thing for the kids. It’s never been a negative for the kids,” he said. “The kids are the ones that are going to suffer. I continue to say we need to look at mending fences.” Another community member, Jason Tietz, also spoke in favor of reinstating the co-op agreement. He said he was hopeful next year's incoming Hastings administrators Superintendent Nick Damico and Athletic Director Mike Mohn, both formerly of Delton uirector Mike Mohn, both tomierly of Delton Kellogg Schools - would be open to creating have a very positive history in Barry County community school systems,” Tietz said. “I hope they feel as I do that our community doesn’t stop at school district boundaries but continues to all the folks in Barry County, because our rural nature is a blessing when we embrace it.” Jessica Gaskill, a community member speaking on behalf of the girls swim team, said she had saw positive results from the district's first year going it alone. “I know the boys team struggled with friend­ ships they had built and lost due to the dissolv­ ing of the co-op,” Gaskill said. “On the contrary, I’ve seen a lot of growth in our younger swimmers. Prior to this, we have been very focused oq winning and not really building up the strength of our weakest swimmers. Gaskill said she has been working with middle schoolers and making significant progress. She told the board she hoped the district would not reenter a co-op agreement so It could focus on building its own swim programs and culture. “We saw swimmers who. when they first joined the team, couldn’t even make it a whole (pool’s) length. By the end of the sea­ son, they were swimming with kids who have been swimming since they were five years old,” she said. “In my opinion, what’s done is done We would like though?:f gXIng th tnteam'it^ f:"” ® ’’ a new agreement ‘I’m grateful and excited that you have new incoming administrators, both of whom ® buic icam as it is, focusing on onr younger sw.mmers, getting them into the team and building up our Hastings renresentation.” ® UI 1 n I f I I ? -- ■* - - it Hastings swim teams share mixed reactions to first year without TK/DK swim co-op 5nf Habitat 1 of homes and hope 'W I I iS - r Steve Shults shared his thoughts on the district's first season as a solo swim team with Hastings school board mem­ bers Monday. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) 1 ’'"aS*'”-' r. * 4 I 1 I I I I < V ‘4: fl I 1 15 sSbis -X' i IM 1b �Hastings t sports ANNER I SECTION Thursday, May 23, 2024 % I: 4,. Friddle qualifies for finals in all four events e i X *k’ - :t c. f r’? V r IP.. *4 *(k ► * 7 s * . a I i »-Z>' '"y * kJ* »r ♦4 ] J ri I ■ ' K' '’ey - r ’ I V k * Lil;: 4 ■r J >• ' •s • '* • 7 r * i H ■I w « 1 M 1 I 4' V '*?c- S: pI 9F^ rs 1 i* . • ► 1^ < Sn'Uf, ^h• »*•*- 9 » 4 T r I it-.- aATM *t 1 17”. ’ w , 1 ’ J «4 I **mll ” e««« 4* ij Ik: *•.' f r k 'J I «>« •I,. I I * / i 7 9 Lt Fl 1 I 4 K W iri lii Si J f* .\ I 4 * :*• ft K 4 I aftB_ " *!* 1 <3 The Hastings boys’ and girls' 4x100-meter relay teams celebrate both qualifying for the state finals with their performance at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Regional hosted by Mason High School Friday. The group includes (from left) Ember Twiss, Haiden Simmet, Addey Nickels, Gerald Miller, Myah Vincent, Reuben Solmes, Bella Friddle and Aiden SaintAmour. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I ^""9 Si. itej 7 itkd ^4 n 9 ' th ■r r;i I/ •s :r?: h. t * -J ■Ji I u '■’-‘'‘aSjifti 2* It'itab <t .J ■finiito iK. •fe j, ' ’•s f-* •e I i *< z t ft ij p r r f '^•r. F ■jii'. > rv '^31 K’l' ™ I^Tiwdsaii . J : 4' J r 2 * ? '• / * ii ? > >x JK S igs $ wim teams share reactions to first year jt TK/DK swim co-op . r * ^>4 5*3£j /3 4 r:? *r ? kH'. > * 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were three girls’ field events com­ pleted. The first race of the day, the 4x800-meter relay, hadn’t even taken off yet. And already, Hastings freshman Bella Friddle had broken the Hastings varsity girls’ single season scoring record for a freshman and qualified for the MHSAA Lower Penin­ sula Division 2 Track and Field Finals three times over. Friddle w6n regional champion­ ships in the high jump and the long jump and placed third in the pole vault to kick off the w V/ r > r 1 J Ue ► >K A 9 > 1 . I r -Ik I I » ist I xn *K FJ t 1* r. I♦ ;♦ asrtcr f 4 gjB-aacr teffdox®? •' .^g •. . .S' I J3h' iKfflto I I £ 1 I Zilti »> I I i#afci>op- rr * L u$ Hastings freshman Bella Friddle gets a handoff from fellow freshman Emma Twiss in the first exchange of the 4x100-meter relay Friday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Regional hosted by Mason High School. Friddle qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals in all four of her events, winning regional championships in the high jump and long jump while also hitting the state qualifying height in the pole vault. (Photo by Brett Bremer) p - -•t2^ t •tf. • tJi:? is; >* w-' 0:^ said * !kTesi<^ (be ii II J ,0 i.’' i>8« bi^ f. < L. J .. JI 4 iW 4 A . V J4 .» » MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Regional at Mason High School Friday, May 17. She surprised even herself with a personal record long jump of 17 feet, besting her previous PR by 4.75 inches. She called it good after clearing the bar at 9-3 in the pole vault, meeting the state qualifying mark and leaving her in third place overall in that event. The only thing she felt even a twinge of disappointment about was missing getting over the bar in the high jump at 5-6.25 in three tries. She had already won the regional title with a personal record jump of 5-5 and was trying to beat the Hastings school record of 5-6. “So, so, so, so, so close, Friddle said. “I got basically over it. 1 just didn’t snap hard enough. I barely, barely missed it.” She has the state finals this year and hope­ fully three more varsity seasons ahead to try and add that extra inch and a quarter. Getting that mark was one of her goals for Friday, but she said she was pretty close with how close she got to it. At the long jump pit, Friddle was pretty pleased to get off a solid early jump of 16-3, one just shy of the state qualifying mark, and then after competing in other events headed back to the pit for the finals. She got a boost of a adrenaline as she just happened to be watching to see Charlotte sophomore McK­ enna Nichols thrilled with what appeared to be a good jump, but Friddle’s coaches didn’t share with her what Nichols’ mark was. Friddle scratched on one finals jump, but was pleased with the distance. She hit her next jump well, and heard the measurement official start to say “16”, but then “oh, no wait, 17 feet event.” Mind blown,” Friddle said. It clinched her the regional title. Nichols wound up finishing fifth with a state qualify­ ing jump of 16-6.5. Marshall junior Emily Dingee was the runner-up with a mark of 16-8. L T < Hastings senior Addey Nickels races to a state qualifying time in the 100-meter hurdles during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Regional host­ ed by Mason High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *ie 9 I 4 I 5^ 9 MASO 7» ? 2 »" • .C'': ►’i 1 > Hastings senior Riley Shults rounds a turn during the 1600-meter run at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Regional hosted by Mason High School Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It wasn’t the competition or any self-imposed pressure in wanting to win a couple regional titles that was the toughest part of her day. She said that the toughest part of the regional was keeping cool on what was one of the first sunny days approaching 80° of the entire spring track season. She found some ice and some shade as she awaited her final event - a leg of the 4xl00-meter relay. Friddle made it four for four as she teamed with freshman Ember Twiss and seniors Addey Nickels and Myah Vincent for a thirdplace finish in the 4xf00-fneter relay with a state qualifying time of 51.44 seconds. Both Saxon 4xl00-meter relay teams qual­ ified for the state finals. The boys’ foursome of seniors Aiden SaintAmour, Gerald Miller, Haiden Simmet and Reuben Solmes placed seventh in 44.55. The Saxon boys were fast enough in the 4x200-meter relay to qualify for the state finals in that race too, but were DQ’d for one rough exchange. They did their best to make up for it in the final two relays also taking the regional championship in ±e 4x400-meter relay at the end of night, following a lengthy lightning delay that had that final race completed close to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. The team of SaintAmour, junior Jett Barnum, and seniors Jonah Teed and Charlie Nickels won that 4x400-meter relay race in 3 minutes 26.40 seconds as the Saxons look to improve on their state run­ ner-up finish in the relay from a year ago. They were 14 hundredths of a second ahead of the runner-up Charlotte team in the race in Mason. Hastings will have two Saxons cornering in the state high jump finals. Charlie Nickels placed third in the boys’ high jump getting over the bar al 6-2, which matches his top jump of the season. I I i See REGIONAL, page 10 TK girls win six medals in regional hurdle races Brett Bremer Sports Editor It has been the bedrock the Trojans have built their point totals on this spring. Thornapple Kellogg senior Joselyn DeBoer, junior Brooklyn Harmon and soph­ omore Mia Hilton lined up shoulder to shoulder in their preliminary heat of the 100-meter hurdles during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Regional at Sparta High School Saturday. A few seconds later Harmon knew she had qualified for the regional final race thanks to her victory, and not long after Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field head coach Maggie Wilkinson sprinted the length of the field to high five Hilton and DeBoer who had finished 2-3 in the prelim’. Their times put them among the eight final­ ists too. Hilton was sixth in the prelim’s and DeBoer eighth. Wilkinson was especially pleased for the senior, DeBoer, who sprained an ankle doing workouts during a college recruiting visit early this spring, missed a couple meets and has had to work hard to round back into form. DeBoer said after her regional runs she feels back to 100 percent, although she always wants to be a little faster. “We’re just beasts, to be honest,” DeBoer said with a smile of the trio of herself, Hilton and Harmon in the hurdles. “In the summer time we got to camps and we put in the effort. We cheer each other on, and if our form is off we help fix it. We just have a good crew.” It isn’t ajiew development at TK. DeBoer said the last person to really help her form in the lead-up td regionals was her coach’s daughter Claudia Wilkinson, a 2020 TK graduate, who was a state qualifier in the 300 hurdles and now is a member of the Ferris State ^University Women’s Track and Field team. “The first thing she said was keeping my arms tighter and then the second thing was snapping faster,” DeBoer said. “We fixed the arms, and snapping is usually okay.” Mia Hilton’s big sister Trysta, a 2022 TK grad, won a handful of hurdle medals at the state finals following up Claudia in the pro­ gression. DeBoer ran a couple seasons with Trysta. For those maybe looking ahead, TK eighth grader Amya Gater was the West Michigan Middle School Conference South Champion this spring. “I was really proud of all of us for getting See TROJANS, page 10 I, * 4 r ■ J: “»• T ► ' 1 r~"* BjR I •*, ?.. s... • > I Ty. u. t p k>. -A • -Jr *V ■ : H -•’t ■ P ,T I ■ I .•4-— >Ti rr '•F' * M il t *« 4 I 9 1 t El V nr* hl I s«4it 4 4 W l’*** AtMM • * *>* - * 4 t 1 k >, *« >* Ml LI »* Ik* PARIA * i >44 H VMi *■> » SS 'V F A J ,1 V Thornapple Kellogg junior Brooklyn Harmon races to a win in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter hurdles Saturday in Sparta not too far ahead of teammates Mia Hilton and Joselyn DeBoer. All three qualified for the regional finals in the race. Harmon went on to win regional titles in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles. (Photo by Brett Bremer) > i^' I > » ■at •• • u a J.’ hi h 4 �<• i f Page 10 — Thursday. May 23. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Panthers run to relay victory at the end of D3 regional Mapes has best runs of 2024 in hurdles at SAC Championship hurdles because of a sore shin - a race he won at last year’s D3 State Finals. Sports Editor Senior Rhys Bedford, a state qualifier in the came from the state qualifying 4x400-meter Brett Bremer Schoolcraft sophomore Drew Enright swept A second and a half in a 400-meter race is 110-meter hurdles, was second in that race relay squad of Breanna Chandler, Izabelle Sports Editor his way to wins in both hurdles races on the not nothing. Tuesday with a time of 15.35 and fourth in Gruber, Kylie Main and Summer Ritchie that The Delton Kellogg boys were third and boys* side. He took the 11 0-meter high hurdles That was the average amount of time each the girls tenth at the Southwestern Athletic the 300 hurdles in 41.12 (a PR for him.) placed second in 4 minutes 22.90 seconds. in 14.99 and the 300-meter hurdles in 21.24. of the four Panthers shaved as they ran to a Conference Championship Tuesday at Senior exchange student, a state qualifier Junior Josie Williams added a third-place Overall, the Delton Kellogg boys were regional championship in the 4x400-meter in the high jump, cleared 6 feel Tuesday to leap of 15-2 in the long jump for the DK fourth and the girls eighth in their 15-team Gobles. relay at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divi­ place second in that event. Mapes was Delton Kellogg senior Torren Mapes girls, her best leap of the season. sion 3 Regional hosted by Bangor High standings. Lawton and Hartford shared the eighth in that one getting over the bar at 5 Saugatuck outscored Gobles 96-77 at the capped off his high school running career regional championship on the boys’ side with School Friday. feet 8 inches. by winning the II0-meter high hurdles m top of the girls’ standings and Hackett Cath­ The Delton Kellogg foursome of senior 77 points apiece. Schoolcraft was third with 15.18 seconds and the 300-meter intermedi­ Bedford added a third-place leap of 19-9 olic Central beat out ConsUntine 118-107 for Breanna Chandler, junior Kylie Main, sopho­ 71 points ahead of Delton Kellogg 52 and ate hurdles in 39.85. Those were his best in the long jump. the boys’ championship. The DK boys were a more Izabelle Gruber and senior Summer Coloma 49 in the top five. The top finish from the DK girls’ team ways back with 72 points in third place. times of the season in each of those races. Ritchie won the last race of Friday’s regional Schoolcraft won the girls' regional title in 4 minutes 17.32 seconds. The best time the with 103 points ahead of Kalamazoo Chris­ foursome had put together in the race, the best tian 72, Lawton 69.5, Bridgman 58 and by any four Panthers this season, was 4:23.31 Buchanan 54.5 in the top five. a week prior at Gobles’ Little Guys Invite. The top eight finishers in each event scored The Buchanan girls were hot on their heels for their teams and earned regional medals. TROJANS, continued from page 9 in the race Friday with the team of Audrey The Schoolcraft team had three different Lietz, Madeline Young, Ava Graham and girls win individual events. Junior Ariana Alaina Nagel finishing in 4:18.80. in the (100 hurdle) finals, because that was Pillot took the 1600-meter run in 5:36.30, The top two finishers in every event and junior Sophia Orton won the 100-meter hur­ pretty awesome,” DeBoer said Saturday. “It / others who met the pre-determined state qual­ was tun, because it was us three right next to dles in 17.08 and junior Brenna McDonald ifying times and distances at the regional each other and I was like yeah, that’s my took the shot put wi± a mark of 35-10. earned spots in the June 1 MHSAA L.P. DiviSchoolcraft also got a regional title on the girls.” sion 3 Track and Field Finals that will be boys’ side from senior Isaac Noora who won Harmon won regional titles in both hur­ hosted by Kent City High School. the 100-meter dash in 11.05. Noora teamed dles races with a personal record time of It will be the first state finals appearance 15.35 seconds in the 100-meter hurdle final with sophomore Mekhi Burton and seniors for all four of those Delton Kellogg girls who Jared Feller and Tyler Perez to win the and a season best time of 46.69 in the 300qualified for the finals in the 4x400 relay. 4x 100-meter relay in 44.05 too. meter low hurdles later on. Hilton placed Chandler and Gruber will both have hurdles Coloma senior Boden Genovese was a Mr sixth in the 100 hurdles and DeBoer eighth. races to run at the finals too. two-time individual regional champ too. He In the 300 hurdles, Hilton qualified for the Chandler won the girls’ 300-meter low hur­ took the 800-meter run in 2:00.85 and the state finals with a runner-up time of 48.25 dles at the regional in a personal record time 1600-meter run in 4:27.18. and DeBoer set her PR at 50.07 while plac­ of 48.30 seconds. No one was particularly Freshman Landon Madden and junior ing fifth. close to her in that race. Kalamazoo Christian Ethan Rimmer both scored fifth-place finish­ - Even with all those hurdles points, and junior Marykate Thomas was the runner-up in es on the track for the DK boys’ team. Mad­ dozens more from all around Spartan Stadi­ 49.36, with Brandywine freshman Lily Gill den was fifth in the 400-meter dash in 53.95. um, the TK ladies couldn’t outdo the East pushing her for the runner-up spot in 49.39. Rimmer placed fifth in the 3200-meter run in Grand Rapids girls. The Pioneers had junior Gruber qualified for the state finals in the 11:09.26. Sadey Seyferth win the 3200-meter run, the V 100-meter hurdles with a personal record run Bedford and junior teammate Wyatt Finpenultimate race of the day to put her team of 17.08 that met the state qualifying mark in ney both scored in the long jump for the DK up five points, and even the TK all-star team a third-place finish. Schoolcraft junior Sophia boys. Bedford placed fourth with a leap of of senior Kendra Coe, Hilton, freshman Ellie Orton won that race in a PR of her own of 19-9.75 and Finney was seventh at 19-3. Hannon and Brooklyn Harmon was no 15.41 and Kalamazoo Christian freshman Elli Sophomore Nick Muday placed sixth in the match for the Pioneer foursome in the VanDusen set her PR at 15.44 to place second. pole vault clearing 11-0. In the field the DK 4x400-meter relay. The Pioneer team won The Delton Kellogg boys’ team had two boys also had junior Cooper Sandusky sevthe race over the ruimer-up Trojans by close individual state qualifiers as well. Senior enth in the discus with a throw of 113-3. to five and a half seconds. The TK ladies exchange student Hugo Martino won the In the field for the DK girls, senior Maddy turned in a time of 4 minutes 11.82 seconds. boys' high jump by clearing the bar at 6 feet. Waller set her high jump PR at 4-9 to place The Pioneers finished seven points ahead Senior Rhys Bedford will be the Panthers’ seventh and junior Josie Williams earned the of the Trojans in the end, 122-115. only returning state medalist this season. He fifth-place points in the long jump with a The TK boys were fifth at the I4-team was the runner-up in the 110-meter high hur­ mark of 14-8.75. regional with 60 points. The Forest Hills dles with a personal record time of 15.20. + Main scored in three events for the DK Eastern boys ran away with the regional Bedford’s senior teammate Torren Mapes, girls. She was fifth in the 1600-meter run in title, outscoring runner-up East Grand Rap­ the 2023 state runner-up in the llO-meter 6:05.97 and ei^th in the 800-meter run in ids 140.5-94. hurdles, ran a 15.48 which was the second 2:45.72. Ritchie had a fifth-place time of Both Thomapple Kellogg 4x400-meter best time of the ptelim’s to qualify for the 1:04.93 in the 400-meter run. DK also got a relay teams were second, qualifying for the finals u..«.o in in that uiai race, lavc, bbt uul losf lusi aa collision coHision with wito a the eighth-place point in the 3200-meter run MHSAA L.P. pivisicin' 2 Track and Field hurdle and was DQ’d from the finals race andthanks to a time of 15:20.25 from sophomore Finals that will be'hosUd by Hamilton High didn’t compete in the 300-meter intermediate Elli Timmerman. School, June 1. Trojan senior Ethan Bonnema couldn’t quite fight off the Grand Rapids Christian 216899 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP anchor down the home stretch, but they were Grand Rapids Christian senior Jordan Rodgers (left) and Thornapple Kellogg senior senior BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN well ahead of the pack. The TK senior team Ethan Bonnema sprint to the finish of the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the MHSAA of Bonnema, Jaxan Sias, Kyle VanHaitsma Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional hosted by Sparta High School Saturday. Rodgers and Lucas VanMeter finished the race in NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT nipped Bonnema before the finish, but both teams qualified for the state finals In the 3:27.47. race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL The Thomapple Kellogg boys’ team won two other regional titles and had three guys The high jump pit will be a great place to He set is PR in both throws, placing third in earn spots in the state finals. VanMeter fol­ catch a Trojan at the state finals. Seniors the shot put and seventh in the discus. TO: lowed up his school-record run at the OK THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Kenady Smith and VanHaitsma won region­ The TK girls’ team also had its 4x100P^IRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER Gold Conference Championship by winning al titles in the event. VanHaitsma cleared 6 and 4x200-meter teams place in the top INTERESTED PERSONS: the regional champioii in the boys* 800feet 2 inches to win the boys’ competition eight, but miss out on qualifying for the state meter run with a time of 1:57.30. Junior and Smith won the girls’ contest at 5-1. finals by less than half a second. fofru I assessment roll covering all properties teammate Jacob Draaisma ran a PR of Teammate Brooklyn Harmon was third in The top eight in every event earned wthin the WCH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2023-2 benefit by 1:58.71 to place fifth in the race and qualify that high jump. regional medals and scored for their team. the proposed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public for the state finals along side his senior Ellie Harmon flew 16-8 to win the region­ Bonnema was third in the 200-meter dash teammate. Jwnination. pie psessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of al championship in the long jump. and Sias fourth in the 400-meter dash for the ^i^” assessment district as is more particularly shown The top two finishei^s in every event and Junior Emma Dykhouse didn’t qualify for TK boys. Freshman Brandon Veiling placed onplansonfiIe wiA the others, like Draaisma in the 800, who meet ‘’’® Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road the finals, but had another great all-around sixth in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. widiin the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $63,058. the pre-determined state qualifying times day for TK. She was fourth in the long jump Junior Jake Kelley was eighth in the shot put. and distances qualified for the upcoming and third in the shot put. The TK ladies had senior Eva Corson ti^^be Supervisor and Assessing state finals. There was a bit of heartbreak early on for Officer eighth in the 200-meter dash and Ellie Har­ has reported to the Township Board that the TK junior distance runner Ava Crews the TK boys as the 4x800-meter relay team assessment against each parcel of land within mon fifth in the 400-meter dash. Senior SJ S" iSSu '"t" against an^iZdin qualified for the state finals in the 1600placed fourth in 8:19.46, less than half a Mollie Moore was fifth and junior Lilly said Disrtcl to all parcels of land in meter run with a PR of 5:13.85 that placed second off the state qualifying time. Trojan McKeown eighth in the discus. In the pole her sixth and in the 3200-meter run with a senior Drake Snyder was just 2.5 inches shy vault, senior TJ Myers and Hilton both fourth-place time of 11:35.59. of the state qualifying mark in the shot put. cleared 8-6 to tie for sixth. of the PuEu Act No. 162 f Brett Bremer <1 4/ J 4“' .• X • p a A » J •1 It- 4^ Si-’ Ai ■**1 5 (•.s- "I* 1 ' I J*. A r-* A I I Sr. 5 ! )> A; •-i J •> Sato I rj sue I n, i j 1 rr/i K^' - ri; 5>- ■T'' —T ».*.T- ■s f f I V*“ J-‘ •V <• V * »w ‘ •» I I al I4. 3 V I 'I 50®! n ^1- . ^ ■5^ is T > I* g]al< c^f V* r^r ** ' .w fi*S «< < ul 5 - o’fsvs’s F ' - i, Ik * A 'S s* V -- 'it • ’’? rjCKti.—- 5 I >A "ft I ftMMftle. ffissa’ ■*3«* r tt ► r SrxTi Bek ft ' p ,•p. X-- - 1 1 special assessmem ~xx'm‘:sS'?s o*" •r xTS b?: further NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the ^“"toship, on Thursday’ May"23,'2024,'M^30^^m for of reviewing the special ..................... J: assessment roll and Clerk during regular business houn: nf* examined at the office of the Township until the the time time of of the the hearing hearing and may further be examined at the hof regular business days unUl shall file his objection thereto in wriii person objecting to the assessment roll hearing or within such other time ac Township Clerk before the close of the time as the Township Board may grant. hearing any objections please take further notice that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following foe above public hearing foe owner or any person having an interest in the the Sute Tm Trfoil^l'oTMfohhr"'^^ appeal of the special ... . assessment with special assessmen^oll iS^ within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment was protested at the above announced objectfo^ to aJd\3ri^SS services, such as being considered at the hearine to PrSlTTi^^ necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and and’o topes of printed material (7) days notice to foe at foe hearing upon seven auxiliary aids or services should eonUct th^ SeSShTcS^ requiring Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 .rerxi- s* ■ ’ QaniWissio’^cKX xW’ 4 % 4e ba® aui X SU iad. Fnx K&bi 1*5'6 to pm '■E X1 a I hiie fl)d KiKvc: of 41.15 to place sixth in the guys’ 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Saxon senior Jonah Teed was eighth in that race with a PR of 41.73. They were both under the state quali­ fying time of 42.00. The S^ons Vincent and Miller managed to get their legs ready for the 200-meter dash finals during the weather delay which popped up during the 800-meter run. They both qual­ ified . , for the state finals late night spnnt. Miller was third in the boys’ race in 22.09 and Vincent placed fourth in the eirIs’ 200 in 26.95. ® Lakewood junior Donnie Wells ran to a state qualifying time of 50.58 in the 400meter dash, qualifying for the state finals in the race for the second year in a row. He was fourth, a tick or two ahead of Hastings seniors Caleb LaBore and Charlie Nickels who were eighth and ninth respectively just off the state qualifying time. “to >’urd>es in 48.74, this The top eight in each event scored points ^"'tog and Gill down the for their team and won regional medals. The .u . toeters. Addey was a state medalist Interstate-8 Athletic Conference was well in that race a year ago. represented. The Parma Western boys took G 0-meter high hurdles was a the regional team championship with 123 enng race. All eight guys in the finals points. ...upv.. Mason was second with with 98.5 98.5 and met the state nnaiifi/. i j -----r--.... was scconu seniors Tyler Baker n'a ,^0.°" Ha'T’er Creek third with 70.5 The Hastings fl4 78\ lob (14.71) and Cole Ries boys were eighth in a field nf 1 s tpamc his team’s fim°toteT'°f‘“e 100-meter dash and the onhe meer wiK Sr!^™:":^ I '5.42 that had him third. Raffler added a PR Raffler added a PR m2p performance in the 200, Wells also scored for Lake- vA i • 4'*’S *: m i ■ basdiall ends i ” W Beavers fri ^freaer »:iSor ®'«thelKs^ b < w u IM iSi *x : « 5g . >4 ■‘’'mi ,, ‘n the 4 a. *^1 defeat Iv « % . 5^^ ■■ "* - fndav Mr, •» u * 4 -■‘s-a,, 4, i ■V? 4 * 'St *< ' '’’Min'**I”®®thes, The top two finishers in every event and others, like Nickels in the high jump and Fnddle in the pole vault, who meet the pre-determined state qualifying times and distances qualified for the MHSAA L.P. D2 Finals which will be held at Hamilton High School June 1. While Friddle set the Saxon freshman scor­ ing record, Hastings senior Addey Nickels became the top point scorer ever in the Saxon girls program with her third-place time of .81 in the 100-meter hurdles. It left her just s y or qualifying for state in that race, but she a plenty of running ahead and took a regional championship in the 300-meter low hurdles Senior teammate Ashlyn Spencer right behind her in the 100 hurdle finals with a PR of 17.45 that put her in fourth, n /I _ A M^on senior Riley Gill (16.58) and Char­ lotte senior Kayla Ewipg (16.75) set PRs to 8° '2 to toat hurdles’ race. 1 ?' SeB:a:i3s«i X «• 1 ' tf 0 n REGIONAL, continued from page 9 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear i Shan t — assessment, or personal appearance shaU noJ £ ’ ’5 * V ®toended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the "Ih r A'M r J • *I cf •I J « SX ’ll) l ; wood in that 200 with a seventh-place run Hastings junior Brandon Simmons ran his fastest 3200-meter race ever to place sixth He hit the finish line in 10:08.21. Hastings had junior Daven Pennock sixth in the pole vault with a vault of 11 -3 and fresh­ man Liam Renner cleared 10-9 to place sev­ enth. In the field the Lakewood team got an eighth-place finish from senior Eli Jablonski m the high jump. He cleared the bar at 5-10 The Hastings girls finished fourth. Mason had 128.5 points at the end of the night Harp­ er Creek was second with 93 points and DeWitt third with 83. The Saxons finished with 67 points. Vincent scored for the Saxon girls in both sprints. She was fifth in the 100 to go with her state qualifying 200-meter run. Al the end of the night, the Saxon 4x400-meter relay team of junior Nausica Gibert and freshmen Mfelanie Westbrook Warner placed eighth ’"'■'““to in the pole vault. Lake­ wood had sophomore Taylor Carpenter clear 8-6 to place fifth. Viking senior Annabelle Stank fired oft her best discus throw of the season, getting a mark of 107-5 F ’5 to place fourth. I. Hastings junior Naomi'^' Grummet was fifth in that discus competition with a throw of 101-9. II* W w •i£ '- *♦ Si Ik’ - 1 ^1? ! 4 •* ?> W be ' *U i % • ■ I 5? w ‘S lor & 9 ''.S ■*5 V **S0 nU?’’' 1 t s •A 1 e< e A A A were 11th and the Lakewood girls 14th in the team standings. S'* r. V-s. -V < f- T- » V. I* 'ft '.d » i. 6 'o u '‘I* ' X .X 3 V; �K The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 2024 — Page 11 nr* 4 I wW Freshman Matteson leads DK/Martin golf team at SAC Championship •( I • •i: 1 •f I I »4 r •« •i I ,4 f yr ••1 r* 4; r 3. ' /AXONa 4♦Is ’C'*I • i.' * i • ;.r. .1 f •• A < • h ? 7e '' J fc r * >• I . V > f I >- 4 w l/'i M rV^aSi; r •t ♦ I E 3 <1 'V ♦ •s J HliiaA ! J> 1 I IB I »<* Skst* 1 'n «< / < *— < *♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed tenth at the 14-team Southwestern Athletic Conference Cham­ pionship at Beeches Golf Club Tuesday. Freshman Grady Matteson led the Delton Kellogg/Martin squad with a score of 88 strokes that had him 29^^ overall in the field of golfers. He opened his round with back-to-back pars on holes six and seven and was off from there. Sophomore Carter Brickley shot a 90 for the Panther team and sophomore Tyler Howland added a 109. The Panthers* fourth score was a 103 from another sophomore, Mitchell Swift. Kalamazoo Christian won the day’s championship with a score of 311 ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 319, Saugatuck 328, South Haven 328, Schoolcraft 335, Alle­ gan 343, Lawton 375, Bridgman 376, P^chmeni 382, Delton Kellogg/Martin 390, Constantine 401, Watervliet 415, Coloma 451 and Gobles 460. South Haven senior Parker Williamson was the day’s individual champion with a one-under-71. He shot a 34 to finish two under on the back nine with birdies on 11 and 16 and pars the rest of the way through. KalaraazooChristian junior Isaac Riggs the runner-up with a 'll and Hackett junior Chris Ogrian and Christian junior Ian Tuin tied for third with 75s. Delton Kellogg heads to Hawkshead for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tournament Tuesday, May 28. .* J :r U J 7 Meredith Ansorge pitches for the Saxons during their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader with visiting Pennfield Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I t b 1 4. J Hastings senior third baseman Sophia Sunior fires towards first base during her team's conference doubfeheader against visiting Pennfield Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons finding some more success as 2024 winds down Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 Dam rain. The Hastings varsity softball team fell 9-2 to visiting Pennfield in game one of its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference double­ header Thursday. Game two was tied at 3-3 when that ballgame was halted due to the weather. Hastings head coach Dennis Redman said all his girls were playing extremely well in the ballgames with the Panthers. Pitcher Meredith Ansorge had five strike­ outs in that opening bailgame for Hastings. Lucy Barnard helped power the Saxon offense in that opener with a pair of singles and four stolen bases. Carly Frazer added two hits, a walk and a run scored. Peightyn Cronk added a hit and drove in one run. Sophia Sunior singled and walked once. In between the two ballgames, the Saxons honored their seniors, Barnard, Frazer, Cronk, Sunior, Lara Schaefer, Abby Peake and Aubree Rowse, as well as their parents. Frazer had a single, a double and two RBIs in that second game before it was r 1 -J —1 r IP* < .. L I .i; I (left) and Thofnappie called. Schaefer singled twice and scored a run. Schaefer, Kaylee Dahms and Zoe Ben­ nett had hits too. Victoria Tack added a sin­ gle and an RBI. Hastings followed that performance up with a runner-up finish at the Ottawa Hills tournament Saturday in Grand Rapids. The Saxons opened their day with an 18-5 win over the host Bengals and then took on Holland in the championship game. The Dutch took a 5-3 win over the Saxons in that championship game. Ansorge struck out six Holland girls in the finals. Barnard, Schaefer and Frazer each singled once. Barnard also walked and scored a run. Reagan Wattles walked twice and scored the other two Saxon runs. Jordyn Birdsall threw the opener for the Saxons and struck out five. At the plate, she, singled once. Bennett had a huge opener at the plate. She had three singles, a double and three runs scored. Cronk had a double, two singles and scored twice. Carisa Rosenberger doubled, singled and st* MIV Mteteik Tl- ‘ (tasPhbollitlirouipla^fe: ilieirtfxaaDdse^enthflidjedisai Ik IKgirfs’isani also had® ■lllll g lauag- ^AitfaissoDtotniuaij^lDfia eiefji in ««? Ik itbi/jiinthelOO^^ l’**’** lenuediate 7^2 iw-or Eva r • n'in rhe discus, to f 9 • g<fiS 2 Saxon .second baseman Lucy Barnard reaches up to grab a pop up during her team's 1-8 doubleheader against Pennfield at Hastings : High School Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) J"’** I Jensen shoots to top ten finish at 1-8 Championship Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys’ golf team placed fifth at the lnterstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference Championship hosted by Coldwater at Cedar Creek Golf Course Wednesday, May 15. Sophomore Daniel Jensen led the Saxons with an 80. Senior Aiden Smith shot an 81, senior Owen Carroll an 83 and sophomore Bronson Elliott added a 92. Jensen’s score had him in eighth place individually for the day. He fired a par on the 170-yard par-3, number 11 and then a birdie on the 476-yard, par-5 number 12 to close out his round strong. Northwest sophomore Cody Rowe was the day’s individual champion with a 74. Harper Creek juniors Colton Beard and Joey Mario both shot 75 to tie for second. The winning Harper Creek team also got a 79 from freshman Jake Schragg and an 80 from junior Evan Munoz. Hastings will head to Quail Ridge Golf Course for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional Tuesday, May 28. scored three times. Dahms doubled, walked once and scored twice. Frazer singled once and scored a run. Liliana Fox chipped in a single and scored twice. Tack had two sin­ gles and two runs scored. Rowse had two singles and three runs scored. Rain stunted the Saxons’ ballgames Mon­ day too. The Saxons fell 8-3 in the opener at Martin and game two was rained out. Barnard had two singles in that one completed ballgame. Ansorge doubled, drove in a run and scored once. Rowse, Sunior, Hanna Dubois and Cronk each had a hit too. Cronk doubled and drove in two runs. The Saxons got two in with Interstate-8 Athletic Conference foe Marshall Tuesday afternoon in Hastings. The RedHawks Brett Bremer ner-up Greyhounds by five strokes 337-342 scored 13-0 and ll-l wins. Sports Editor at the top of the standings. JJIastings is scheduled,to hpst Charlotte for The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team Charlotte was tim'd with a score of 344 twqj,Tue?^y and t}ien,ji?^ad tp Holland, for -shot its way a foqrth-place finish at the .ahead of Lakevypod 349,Tonia S72, Portland nu ...................... two Thursday in the week ahead. The Sax­ Capital Area Activities Conference White 379 and Oliv^JS^^ ons will be at Portland for their MHSAA Division jamboree hosted by Ionia Wednes­ Thrun fired an 84 to lead the Viking team Division 2 District Tournament June 1 fac­ day. and place eight overall. Senior Sam Mazurek ing off against Ionia in a semifinal match The Eaton Rapids Bulldogs won the jam­ shot an 87 and was 11th in the day’s final following the opening semifinal between boree at Shadow Ridge Golf Course with a standings. The Lakewood team also got a 90 Lakewood and Portland. team score of 167 strokes ahead of Lansing from Thom and a pair of 98s from Webb and Catholic 175, Ionia 178, Lakewood 183, Dutkiewicz. Charlotte 187, Portland 193 and Olivet 195. Lansing Catholic senior Cole Hutchinson Lakewood senior Noah Thom led his was the individual champion at the 18-hole team with a 44 that put him in ninth individ­ tournament with a score of 76. Olivet senior ually for the day. Junior Cole Thrun shot a Levi Browning was second with a 78 and 45 for the Vikings. The Lakewood team also Charlotte junior Reid Blasius shot a 79 to got 47s from senior Chris Webb and junior place third. Kenny Dutkiewicz. Lansing Catholic also got an 80 Riley, and Ionia sophomore Adam Kramer and Eaton 89 from senior Jack McGinnity and a 92 Rapids senior Braylen Parker tied for the from freshman Carter Tribell to win the title. day’s top individual honors with 40s. Lan­ Eaton Rapids was led by 83s from seniors Highlights of the final ballgame with Hol­ sing Catholic junior Hayden Riley and Eaton Bradon Ellis and Nichols White and an 84 land included a 3-for-3 performance from Rapids senior Bradon Ellis both shot 41. from senior Jack Monaghan. Steward at the plate. He doubled and had an Lansing Catholic bounced back Monday Portland senior Kaleb Bower tied Thrun RBI and a run scored. Spencer Wilkins was at the conference championship meet at the and Monaghan for eighth with an 84 to 2-for-3 with an RBI. Hayes doubled and Emerald Golf Course, outscoring the runround out the day’s top ten. drove in two runs. David Jiles and Tibble both singled once. Jiles scored two runs. Tib­ ble scored one run too. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION In the loss to Wayland, Denton doubled once and scored a run. Tibble, Steward, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Wilkins, Sanders and Brennan Sensiba had one single each. Sensiba, Sanders and Tibble TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, had one RBI each. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: The Saxons fell 9-0 to visiting Harper Creek in a conference match-up last Friday, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on June 13, 2024, commencing at 7: p.m. and fell at Parma Western 14-3 and 11-1 in a at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 5. Norris Rd., Delton Ml. 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. couple conference ballgames last Wednesday, May 15. In between those match-ups, the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the Calvin Christian guys took a 13-4 win over public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those the Saxons in Hastings May 16. comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Admin­ Lakewood golfers fourth at last two conference golf contests rI Saxon baseball ends league play against Beavers Friday Brett Bremer Sports Editor Marshall took two wins over the host Sax­ ons Tuesday at Hastings High School. The RedHawks won their Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference opener 13-3 and then took game two 6-3. The Saxons fall to 0-11 in the 1-8 this spring with the pair of defeats and will be back at it in the conference Friday, May 24, taking on Harper Creek at Johnson Field in Hastings. Landon Steward took the loss in the finale against the Marshall guys Tuesday, but threw well. He struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings while giving up five runs on four walks and four hits. Only two of the five runs against him were earned. At the plate, Steward was l-for-2 with a double, a run and a RBI. Jackson Hayes went 2-for-3 with a run and a RBI. Lars Sorensen and Eastin Tibble both had a single for the Saxons too. Colten Den­ ton scored once. The two teams were tied 3-3 after three innings. The Marshall boys broke the tie with a run in the top of the fourth and then stretched their lead with two runs in the top of the sixth. Both teams had five hits in the ballgame. Scott Sanders relieved Steward and allowed one unearned run in 1 2/3 innings. He walked one and gave up one hit. Hastings had just two hits in game one, singles by Hayes and Denton. Hayes, Denton and Zach Byle drove in the three Saxon runs. The Saxons were bested in two ballgames at the Holland Invitational Saturday falling to the Wayland Wildcats 14-5 and the host Dutch 6-4. istrator, Mark Thompson (mthomDson@Dclmi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. 9 siti Hi ’ J** Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lion senior Evan Brandenburg was never faster than he was Friday. Brandenburg won the 200-meter dash and placed second in the lOO-meter dash while setting personal records in both races at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4Track and Field Regional hosted by Concord High I F * ?J5^' <2 J.' Senior sprinter and two vaulters from Valley qualify for D4 Finals lit School. Brandenburg was a Ihree-hme stale qualifiin e er at the regional, also aisu placing piav.-t, secon — long jump The Maple Valley vars.ty boys _ J girls • i_i’ ___ I___ A c.aiA and track and field ipnms teams had a total of five state qualifying performances with senior Nic Martin in the boys’ pole vault andj.ophothe girls ’ pole more Athena Morehouse in vault also qualifying for the finals. Peninsula Division 4 The MHSAA Lower Track and Field Finals will be heldJune Hudsonville’s Baldwin Middle School event at the The top two finishers in every the state finals as well regional qualified for who met the pre-deteras others like Martin S*’" .si iSr r 1^ mined state qualifying times or distances. Martin was third in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 11 feet. Brandenburg won the 200-meter dash in 23.12 seconds, beating out Concord senior Tyreke Brown by two hundredths of a sec­ ond. The top six guys all qualified for the state finals in the 100-meter dash. Morrice junior Logan Smith led the group in 11.15. Bran­ denburg was the runner-up in 11.25. Bran­ denburg flew 19 feet 11.75 inches in the long jump to place second in that event behind Concord senior Mekhi Wingfield who earned a mark of 21-3.25. Martin was one of five guys to clear the opening height in the pole vault Friday. Vandercook Lake sophomore Dallas Swaenepoel won the pole vault by getting over the bar at 11-6. Morehouse was one of just three girls to clear the opening height in the girls’ pole vault. East Jackson senior Kennedy Goodwin won that event by clearing 7-0. The Maple Valley boys were eighth and the girls tenth in their 15-team standings. Con­ cord beat out Climax-Scotts 90-80 at the top of the boys’ standings with Potterville third with 71 points ahead of Morrice 64 and East Jackson 63.5 in the top five. Portland St. Patrick dominated the girls’ meet. The Shamrock ladies finished with 142 points. Concord was second with 82 points ahead of Webberville 76.5, Morrice 62.5 and Potterville 55 in the top five. The top eight in, each event scored for their team and earned regional medals. The Maple Valley girls had a handful of medal-winning performances in the sprints. Sophomore Sienna Lowe was fifth in the 200-meter dash in 28.56 and sixth in the 100meter dash in 13.70. That is a new PR for her in the 100. Morehouse set .her PR in the 400-meter dash with a sixth-filace time of I minute 5.31 seconds. Freshmart teammate Annabelle Sta­ ley was eighth in, that 400 with a time of 1:09.92. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following; 1. 2 A request from property owner, Jon Petro, 10220 N 24^^ St, Plainwell, Ml 49080, for a Site Plan Review to amend new location of fence previously approved by the planning commission. The subject site is located at 12209 M89 Hwy, Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel # 08-12-031-013-10 and is currently zoned Cl-Commercial. A request from builder Polderman Custom Woodwork on behalf of property owners, Krieg and Marie Lee, 11280 Long Point, Plainwell. Ml 49080, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construction of an accessory building failing to meet setback requirements, height, total floor space area and lot coverage pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20“Residential Accessory Buildings" and Section 4.41 “schedule of lot. yard and area requirements” of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located across the street of 11280 Long Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel # 08-12290-031-00 and is currently zoned R2-Residential. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabil­ ities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 217352 I ■r I t I 4 ‘1 �,4 r I 1 "f I Page 12 — Thursday. May 23. 2024 — The Haallnga Banner ,1 4 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military member on active duty. If your period of actlw dutj^s concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you ordered to active duty, please contact the the party foreclosing the mortgage at number stated In this notice. Notice of Notice Is given under section z advertisement of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1^1 PA MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage will w foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prerrtses, or some part of them, at a public audton saIe to t^ highest bidder for cash or cashier s cl^ arthe pla» of holding the circuit court in Bai^ promptly at 01:00 PM, May 30. 2024. due on the mortgage may be greater on the sale. Placing the highes^id at automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential P^haw is contact the county register of ^ds ^'hsura^^ecompany. eW.er o( which may foe for this information. Default has been charge a foe tor tnis inronimuv«i. made in the conditions of a certain n^gage made by Trystyn Alan Yoder. An Unmarried Manito Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., actirjgI a® nominee for Primelending. A Plainscaprtal Comfwny, Mortgagee, dated August 30. September 7. 2018. as Document Number. 2018Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Aurora Financial Group, Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 27, 2024 and recorded April 02, 2024 by Document Number: 2024002154 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred NinetyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 84/100 ($193,731.84) including interest at the rate of 3 50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning, thence East 545.00 feet, thence North 500.00 Feet, thence West 545.00 feet; thence South 500.00 feet to place of beginning Commonly known as: 4851 LAWRENCE RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the rdance with property is determined abandoned in a MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that evenL your damages are, If any, limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; May 2.2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Aurora Financial Group, Inc. 43252 W iward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9;00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00187-1 {05-02)(05-23) 216160 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29795-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court Address; 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Mary A. Pierce. Date of birth: 02/11 /1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mary A. Pierce, died 04/12Z2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol Jones Dwyer, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/17/2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Carol Jones Dwyer 416 S. Broadway, RO. Box 513 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-5050 LEGAL HOTICES Attention homeowner: if you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, June 13, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sonya L. Dixon to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2017, and recorded on January 2. 2018, as Document Number: 2018000084, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 02. 2024 and recorded May 08. 2024 by Document Number; 2024-003528,, on which mortgage there is claimed I r to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Three and 61/1 tit ($133,603.61) including interest at the rate of 4.00000% per annum. Said premises are situated In the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18, Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 6. Commonly known as: 1431 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. (05-16)(06-06) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Original Registration Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as (if any): PENNYMAC Declaration of Trust Agreement of Delmar E, Crisp and Betty Jean Crisp. Decedent: Betty Jean Crisp Date of birth; August 6,1923. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Betty Jean Crisp, died on April 23, 2024* There is no Personal Representative of her estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. The decedent was the grantor of the Declaration of Trust Agreement of Delmar E. Crisp and Betty Jean Crisp dated April 1 1993. Creditors are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented in writing to successor trustee Timothy J. Waalkes within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). Dated: May 16, 2024 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Timothy J. Waalkes (P60302) 40 Pearl St. NW, Ste. 1020 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 4-16-2024 Nicholas A. Linares P84873 10 III Jackson Street Toledo. Ohio 43604 419-321-1367 Amy M. Scherer 2621 Alcade Place The Villages, FL 32163 419-889-7272 at forectosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale o) to the mortgage holder for damage to the property durinq the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can r damages, if any, are rescind the sale. In that event, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Please be adv^d that any third party purchaser is responsible for preparing and recording the Sheriff’s Deed. If this is a residential Mortgage, the following shall apply: ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; If you are a military service member on active duty, if ybur period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days io, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please conjact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at) the telephone number slated in this notice. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU: ARE A DEBTOR IN AN ACTIVE BANKRUPTCY CASE: ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF A BANKRUPTCY STAY; OR, HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AND YOU HAVE NOT REAFFIRMED THE DEBT, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN AHEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Dated: May 7, 2024 Attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage: Thomas E. McDonald (P39312) Brock & Scott, PLLC 5431 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (844) 856-6646 File No. 24-10282 (05-09)(05-30) I Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the dreuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 20,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to corrtact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Foreclosing Assignee LOAN SERVICES. LLC STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29775.nE Court Address; Court street. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 4905a Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Carl F. Saylor. Date of birthSee mC 974-Ref#1. • TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Carl F Saylor, died February 18,2024. ’ Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amy M. Scherer personal representative, or to both the probate court at W. court Street, Su„e 302, Hayings, MN^58 and Dawn Renee Seelye to AmeriSave Mortgage dated January 4, 2022 and recorded March 3, 20zz Instrument No. 2022-002433, Barry County, Michigan, bao Mortgage is now held by AmeriSave Mortgage Corporaj by assignment and/or merger. There is claimed to be u at the date hereof the sum of $135,627.95. Said are located in Barry County, Michigan and am jesenD as: The land hereinafter referred to is situated in ® Middleville, County of Barry, Slate of Ml, and is describe as follows: Township of Thornapple: The South 5 acres of the West 10 acres of the South 35 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West Being all that certain property conveyed from Fannie Mae, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States of America to Paul D. Seelye, a married man to Paul D. Seelye II, a married man. joined by his spouse Dawn Renee Seelye. who acquired title as Paul D. Seelye, a married man, by the deed dated October 19. 2011 and recorded November 15, 2011 as Instrument Number 201111150010732 of official records. APN: 081401701100 Said property is commonly known as 5580 Duncan Lake Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from date of such s^le. If the property is sold 216901 nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 217315 - for cash or cashier's check at the place of I’®'*”® q court in Barry County, starting promptly al 01 w ■ June 20, 2024. The amount due on the Mortgage y greater on the day of the sale. Placing the h jhes the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser and dear ownership of the property. A potential Is encouraged to contact the county register of or a title insurance company, either of which may c g a fee for this information. Default has been made i conditions of a Mortgage made by Paul D. Seelye. Dated: May 16. 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 W Iward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00246-1 tenants with right of survivorship NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust section 3212 of the revised judicature Mortgage will be PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ptom’s®®' . pari of them, at a public auction sale to the hig Date of Mortgage; February 28,2022 Date of Mortgage Recording: March 4. 2022 Amount claimed $276,698.24 due on date of notice: Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lots 53, 54 and 55. Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73, Barry County Records Common street address (if any); 8897 Cory Dr, Delton, Ml 49046-8760 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the ®Worti0y for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. t I r STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Unknown Heirs. Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter: Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE:* An action seeking quiet title to property located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as: Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long View Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water’s line, according to the recorded plat thereof; has been commenced by Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. Farmer; Dawn Barwick; Rose Marie Creek: Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs. Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek. Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publifcation. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: May 21, 2024 Nikki Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC, 55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elizinga-Baxter c/o Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue HW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 217434 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1530793 (05-23)(06-13) 217370 : J 450 Meadow Run Or. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Member SIPC n i 1 Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge can help you plan and budget for your retirement years. Here’s the basic tax information on some key sources of retirement income: • Social Searrity - Many people don’t realize they may have to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. Whether your benefits will be taxed depends on how much other taxable income you receive from various sources, such as self-employment, stock dividends and interest payments. You’ll want to check with your tax advisor to determine whether your income reaches the threshold where your Social Security benefits will be taxed. The lower your total taxable income, the lower the taxes will be on your benefits. The Social Security Administration will not automatically take out taxes from your monthly checks to have taxes withheld, you will need to fill out Form W-4V (Voluntary Withholding Request). Again, your tax advisor can help you determine the percentage of your benefits you should withhold. • Retirement accounts During your working years, you may have contributed to two basic retirement accounts: an IRA and a 401 (k) or similar plan (such as a 457^) plan for state and local government employees or a 403(b) plan for educators and employees of some nonprofits). If you invested in a “traditional” IRA or 401(k) or similar plan, your contributions may have been partially or completely deductible and your earning grew on a tax-deferred basis. But when you start taking your from withdrawals traditional IRA or 401(k), the money is considered taxable at your normal income tax rate. However, if you chose the “Roth” option (when available), your contributions were not deductible, but your earnings and withdrawals are tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. • Annuities - Many investors use annuities to supplement income. retirement their An annuity is essentially a contract between you and an insurance company in which the insuTCT pays you an income stream for a given number of years, or for life, in exchange for the premiums you paid. You typically purchase a “qualified” annuity with pretax dollars, possibly within a traditional IRA or 401(k), so your premiums may be deductible, and your earnings can grow tax deferred. Once STATE OF MICHIGAN you start taking payouts, the entire amount — your contributions and earning — are taxable at your individual tax rate. On ftie other hand, you purchase “non-qualified” annuities with after-tax dollars, so your premiums aren’t deductible, but just like qualified annuities, your grow on a taxeamin deferred basis. When you take payments, you won’t pay taxes on the principal amounts you invested but the earnings will be taxed as ordinary income. We’ve looked at some general rules governing different sources of income, but you should consult your tax professional about your specific situation. Ultimately, factors such as your goals, lifestyle and time horizon should drive the decisions you make for your retirement income. Nonetheless, you may want to look for ways to control the taxes that result fixjm your various income pools. And the more you know about how your income is taxed, the fewer unpleasant surprises you may experience. * z tlof’ I ’ I ' FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING V ■< J 't 4 f 0 Court Address; 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-948-4846 1948^^^ Jeffrey Lee Baker. Date of birth: 1-27- S® ® ^Pf«8entatlve within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. i ■ •» 1 9 6 r . I 7I T This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, it’s financial advisors and associates do not provide tax or legal advice. Edward Jones, Member SIPC I I I «<»•*** »*« ___ i 71 J »- tier* CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29807-NC Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Discussed pollinator garden for back Discussed BIRCH Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:20 pm Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 TO ALL PERSONS, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Katie Therese Brzezinski has r « « ns K soccer gills bested ‘ t,-* MW b Rams in final eame rM • a hearing will be held on June 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor at 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Katie Therese Brzezinski to Kate Rachel 217499 STATE OF MICHIGAN 1 • i 51(5? socte leas i * ‘ as 217449 > W 1 ia®. 1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cl 20 as J w a « ’Me?-, filed a petition for name change. A name change **Lr All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any prcfererjce, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody erf children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29806-NC Court Address: 206 W. Court, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 TO ALL PERSONS, whose address is unknown accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: take NOTICE: Molly J. Brzezinski has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on June 19. 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of I 4 , k. B 1 Molly Joy Brzezinski to Molly Joy DeVries. 4 ■** I 217498 OIWmirTT oi?4e 4 >»0. **i .f" W* ** ’ Sale 2003 YAMAHA V-STAR Motorcycle. Saddle bags and wmdshield. 15,000 miles. 650 L.C motor. $1500 734-323-6349 (iaivi>e Sale M AY 24TH-271H, FRI-MON, 9am-6pm. Large man sale. Lots of construction tools, hand tools, ELE, paint, push ^ooms. Track for lighting. lighting Se MW- across from the laundry mat on M-37. Look for signs’! p?TSJT'9’* GARDENERS! 217450 1 I« I PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE DeVries. r 1 SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting May 14, 2024 STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5^ I*’ 9 ’ I F- ssr5,“„x- I 1 FIFTY SHADES OF FARMEHOUSE BARN will be open with lots of antiques on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM each day. Also, on the same days and times we will be having a Big garage sale. This will include home decorating piec­ es, some antiques, some baby stuff, and other miscellaneous items. 4174 Lacey Road, Bel­ levue, just south of Dowling. ( ard of I hanks WE WOULD LIKE to thank all who sent us cards when we observed our 60th anniversary on May 15th. Many thanks. We appreciated them all. Lee and Marian Cook. * { *1 * L I r •I Hushiess Services WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. - »» • ] t buying all hardWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. In­ sured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Loegine (269)818-7793. 5 Help W anted JOIN OUR TEAM! Choice Concrete Construction. Now Hiring. Full Time, Competi­ tive Wages. Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations. No experience needed. Call 616-693-2123 or stop in 8-5 M-F. 8637 Portland Rd, Clarksville, MI 48815, 'V 4 .-.'J; s 1 Cm ' h *»! V I . A How is your retirement income taxed? Rain or shine! 217289 , J I Financial Advisor 24-29790-DE Date: 5-21-2024 Kathryn M. Russell P59395 PO Box 241 Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-4243 Paul Rowling 6158 Van Hulle Lane Oconto, Wisconsin 54153 920-264-6667 f Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® I TO ALL CREDITORS; I 3® CREDITORS; The decedent, Jeffrey Lee Baker, died 4-25-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Paul Rowling, personal personal representalive, or to both the probate court at 6158 van Hui e Lane, Oconto, Wisconsin 54153 and the 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 f Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 i STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE Date of notice: May 23,2024 Trott Law. P.C. the Harry C oitnly »/ Ed ward Jones 4 .4 V 216685 it / Financial FOCUS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Not«e NOTICE OF muniuMuc puncvuww—undsr of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice FORECLOSURE NOTICE Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Joshua Vanbeekom and Jill Vanbeekom, husband and wife as joint 217290 I Hl SV I k * * I b S' ' s'* > V C S’ �A I I> 1,“ w «* ■T 1 V 1 1 J The Hastings Banner -- Thursday. May 23. 2024 — Page 13 k-?»' Baseball team wins Valley's first Big 8 Conference trophy X W-*k V * ? b*.. • J I & > u I • *>- VIA, '-* I **•* I I, s? I I “"w* & « • * ft s 11 1 ;r X. I ' * kX ' { \ r re Sk. ® K J I H4B I ■' ■*)! I, ■ «»i >1 'f J > «..tfWlR <e ^vw ’4. hjh. “w s;sss.s.N "\ .1 K • I •k to. , k s» •V S. -31^ 1, ( 4 r ♦ ;'5‘ SSs Js^'A .3, JwS S io w 4 I* ? s V L A 4 • i 4’< aB » 3: A v-irt l. I — ♦ a*.. * b Delton Kellogg senior Kyleigh Hamlin fires the ball to first to try and get an out during her team's doubleheader with visiting Coloma Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) '^v. ■**. *% - tl3 I tLa Delton Kellogg shortstop Jalin Lyons scoops up a ground ball during her team's doubleheader with visiting Coloma Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 4^ - >% i»r- MH J I I iLtfv 2t r* 'it e n; 1 I. • Lift “!XI Jla11 i- A' * i m I « r. 1 ■ f A/) 8j - 4 * >• rS *♦1 . I MI . I. / ♦ F-** 4k Ti.jirtw— |S ; V r to *•* J * t' w^ .< J I \ "J &>/* I ? I 1 1 I -«jr. to I > » >S •4- .« * to ► ar'' to ’ 4 I f. \ V* I p J Y 1 ?* ■ ■ • ’Bi <a ’f 4 ’V I 'I e rV I ■ A< -r ■r b . ( 9 A* 4 4 * r ” 1 y 'f a I 1 F 4i L hVXM T •1 y— ...♦A . IT- »* *u h I 7 ‘•VI'*?- ' I I k i Ai * J S \ A I ^•1 >. « The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates clinching the 2024 Big 8 Conference Championship after getting two victories over Quincy Tuesday afternoon The Lions ran through an 11-1 season in their first spring in the Biq 8 The wins wins puts the Lions at 24-6 for the season tying the school record for vit^ories in TseaX X ** •* ? PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 216900 M s. 1^• *>w 1 s 55 <9 I c 2 (? M * ■ V 4 ‘ • Jfcl . "1^ _____________________ . «' - * kt R Delton does its best to rally at SAC tourney 1 1 I *to t^tlot '^ir? »r- r I •A ‘ to’, S'- fw H I r f *«a * •» 1. K* ! ; *« r n. **5r •wf 4 -s «k „A' I v»«-v 1 n' r % « ifr JUr ■r ■ > %,44 * 1 *' v KS to J ^/v> 1“ < ■- • #I ^^'5*' 'o*’'1 / r to to* t a ?-i' ?f * ,’s S ' 34. *- '3F- *4' •irf / r► :* ,\ I to to. * T i a-;■ k'*1 * • E I J f Bbt - c, u : A 4 in. .^bfci ^1 ’ \ I •**. Ito* ** •> \r'. • , > to ' ^ '' a_l ^,^31 1 w * inirt-x Ganiev. Si < sw <>» ^7 MHeetinj e5j I? Haw BC* ar ur yen **?ale()loo(ile(as3(i(n M&oanJfnenliefspfesat AfWfid consent agerda'ftEJTs tedpoSriatwgff(te;fofte(i -X'<555i^. '■ . ^TcXrjHfflw «» tor • i ren^'^tunj .Tor - _to«i ’ ‘nr C '9! -’•' .to’ »VK' 'rM -.ar to?! Mi: *) ■ ' .4 • T * f re jFfe >' I ! J 2i;w •5^ J • '*'3^ nn r toipofferaeiJandfwtonffe Won to atfoum 8:20 pm !ist^siMeil, teStef-Ctt r ► T« 'N ■JTi I t DK soccer girls bested by Rams in final game Delton Kellogg fell 1-0 to the visiting South Haven varsity girls’ soccer team Wednesday, May 15, in what turned into the final game of the regular season. The Panthers had a Monday night con­ test canceled due a scheduling conflict. The Panthers were slated to face Parch­ ment in the MHSAA Division 3 District opener at Hopkins High School Wednes­ day afternoon. May 22. Delton Kellogg put together a 6-8-2 reg­ ular season record. nws.« sa3?<» K*» J 1 Members of the 1988-89 Delton Kellogg varsity softball team including head coach Kelly Yoder and former DKHS athletic director, and newly inducted DKHS Hall of Fame member Karen Leinaar, celebrate together during a banner ceremony at the softball field Thursday. DK hung banners to honor conference and district championship teams on the outfield fence during a doubleheader with South Haven Thursday ' ^j;ci r. ;3Dic c.. bsr^z pn ‘- -"'-------- —• ------------ 7 7?3!'r»?ar« to •/ wnrrs' ar > T ^--1. -Uto •r. I «w ■*: to • r. E g g & «* • •X 4'. »< c b ( Ra (t u Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers pulle^ off one comeback, but the second one stalled out in the hot, hot sun Saturday at Schoolcraft. The Delton Kello^ varsity softball team scored five runs in the top of the sixth inning to eventually take a 6-5 lyin over the host Eagles in the opening round Qf their four-team Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament. Bridgman built a 13-1 lead in game two against the Panthers, find the DK girls fought back to within 13-11 before the Bridgman girls turned things around for a 17-11 victory. DK head coach Jesse Lyons said his girls were at bat for nearly half an hour as they scored ten runs in the top of the fifth inning against Bridgman. The Bees scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and then added one more insurance run in the sixth. Delton Kellogg had nine hits in that game two loss. Emma Jeanette had three hits, four RBls and three runs scored against Bridgman. Maysse Wiessner had two hits and two runs scored. Abbi Wooden chipped in three hits and four RBls. Paige Davis, Kyleigh Hamlin, Jalin Lyons, Olivia Post and Izzie Wendland all scored runs in the Panthers’ five-run rally to beat Schoolcraft. Coach Lyons said his girls played well over­ all, and pitcher Lizzy StftpeJ^ntQr, threw well throughout the day. Most of the runs against her were unearned. She struck out seven and allowed three hits against Schoolcraft. That tournament was sandwiched between a couple tough doubleheaders. The Coloma girls took 10-1 and 23-8 wins over the Pan­ thers at DKHS Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers head a banner raising cere­ mony, placing banners on their outfield fence to celebrate its program’s conference and district champions last Thursday during a doubleheader with South Haven. A downpour and the Rams’ bats only spoiled the afternoon a bit. South Haven took 15-0 and 11-0 wins over the Delton Kellogg girls. to b* s::^-' xt.ala- r — - srj: J •*? jj-T Ifi ■ an ?2 Tt I!' r 1*4^ i *?* «t« gp ■•TT" .*5^32 - <>r It 9^ ri rr Jal * r _ 9^ 1^ a -I' 6 -J Z! kftX' • Delton Kellogg baseball snaps skid with victory over Comets -Ai X 4« 4^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team snapped a seven-game skid by winning the opener of its doubleheader with visiting Coloma Tuesday. The Panthers took game one 5-3 before the Comets rebounded to win game two. Chad Stopher got the win on the mound for Delton Kellogg. He gave up two earned runs in six innings on five hits and six walks. He struck out four. Elliott Rogers tossed an inning of scoreless relief for DK, coming on in the seventh. Gauge Stampfler, Elliott Rogers, Stopher and Collin Muskovin had the four Delton Kellogg hits in the win. Tristin Boze walked twice. Coloma took game two 11-7 even though the Panthers outhit the Comets 11-7 in that one. Stopher had a huge game with the bat in game two going 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs. Boze was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Stampfler was 1-for-l with two walks and he scored three runs. Victor Gonzalez, Keegan Hill and Musko­ vin had one hit each. Hill and Muskovin both added an RBI. Delton Kellogg took part in a Southwest- em Athletic Conference four-team tourna­ ment at South Haven Saturday and fell 4-1 in its opener with Hackett Catholic Prep and 11 -7 against the South Haven boys. Rogers went the distance on the mound in the bailgame with Hackett for Delton Kel­ logg. He struck out two, walked one and allowed just two earned runs in six innings. The Rams did manage eight hits. Tucker Tack had Delton Kellogg’s lone RBI and a double. Dylan Fichtner was 2-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored in the loss to South Haven. Boze, Rogers, Stopher, Gonzalez and Tack also had hits. Tack drove in two runs and Rogers had two RBls too. I « Nt"'.? Hastings soccer opens district at home with Beavers Friday </ i Jl iA ' Av a*'"'' 4^ 4 9 f9 a» * w* a y' .J a .n ' 5L^'' o' 1 A* 5 X 4 f t . :2b >d ' T 1 a >5.' -r*:" r*: t, . r M SfeSSSf I* •* ’’.kiiflS 1*" « l^‘ h• f «• / .A. vT Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings and Harper Creek played a onegoal game in their 2024 lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference contest this season, and the Sax­ ons will look to reverse the result in the rematch. The Saxon varsity girls’ soccer team hosts Harper Creek Friday afternoon, May 24, in the opening round of its MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. Game time is set for 5 p.m. The Harper Creek girls took a 3-2 win '''hen they met on Pierce Field earlier this month. “Harper Creek should be a good game. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said. “They are familiar with our offensive weap- ons and we theirs so this game should be back and forth. It was a good draw for us and I expect a good match between us.*’ The Saxons closed out a 3-3-1 campaign in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with a 2-0 loss to visiting Marshall last Wednesday, May 15. Schoessel said the Marshall match was a really good game for his girls. “The outcome was not a win, but our defense really showed up in that game,” Schoessel said. “Marshall scored one in the first half and one in the second half. Our defense kept us in this game while our offense struggled to put in a goal. There were a couple good opportunities, but we just could not finish on the offense side.” Overall, he was pleased with his girls’ TO: effort against the best team in the conference. The RedHawks handed Harper Creek its only defeat of the conference season and finished at 6-0-1 in conference play. Hastings was back at it at home Friday taking on Vicksburg in a non-conference con­ test in which the Bulldogs took a 4-1 win. Raegan Morrison scored the Saxons’ lone goal on a penalty kick. Coach Schoessel said the score didn’t real­ ly reflect how well his girls played. He thought his defense held up pretty well against a strong Vicksburg offense. “They moved the hall well and had some good speed, so they pressured our defense most of the game,’’ Schoessel said. Dekota Blough made 14 saves in goal for Hastings. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake a private road improvement project (including paving and related improvements) on Rich Lane in Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes with frontage on Rich Lane, including the following tax parcel numbers: RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: I a' as |}«®M ■ I* f^ . af rj NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING RICH LANE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2023-2 15:818:8^8 8:88^:88 B:mil:88 12-036-025-00 12-036-028-00 12-040-005-00 12-040-006-00 12-040-015-00 12-040-016-00 12-050-004-00 12-050-005-00 12-036-031-00 12-040-007-00 12-040-017-00 12-050-006-00 12-036-031-10 12-040-008-00 12-040-018-00 12-050-007-00 12-036-032-00 12-040-009-00 12-040-001^0 - ''''12*040-010-0(> ‘ 12-040-019-10 12-050-008-00 . 12-040-020-00<Jeei 424>064>lt-OG9'9T 12-040-002-00 12-040-012-00 12-040-021-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road paving project and associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $63,058, which includes administrative costs. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment on parcels in the proposed district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a ner-parcel special assessment each year for a period of four years (2024-2027 inclusive) of approximately $426.07 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, and cost estimates will be held at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Michigan, on May 23, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of ±e hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of more than 20% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage proposed for improvement and for inclusion in the special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Ta.x Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person al the hearing to protest tlie special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 •A T.I • •4f ••• • •J, • .’"v O' riI •I#: L*'’ f ' rt J* .+ t i* 4 1 1 12-036-034-00 12-036-013-10 ,1^ J B:8I8:881:?8 ( \1 �1 f Page 14 - Thursday. May 23. 2024 — The Hastings Banner ft I t' ft ' * r J- Trio of Vikings earn spots in D4 state tennis finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Ally Pickard and senior Alivia Everitt won the first doubles flight al their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Girls' Tennis Regional hosted by Jackson Lumen Christi Wednesday. Their victory combined with first singles player Jasmine Stewart’s runner-up finish at her flight means all three Vikings earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Girls Tennis Finals this season. Tennis rules this season state that the top two teams at a region and the top two first singles finishers all qualify for the state finals. A first doubles team can also qualify for the slate finals by finishing in the top two of its regional bracket, as long as its team’s first singles player also had a top two finish. Pickard and Everitt were the number two-seeded team at first doubles in the region and breezed into the final only dropping two games total in their first two matches. They knocked off the Lumen Christi team of Kate Ganton and Lexie Thornhill 6-1, 6-4 in their championship match. Stewart, a senior, was unseeded at first singles, but won her first match and then knocked off the second- and third-seeded players in back to back matches to reach the championship round. The top seed, Lumen Christi’s Olivia Eaker, got Stewart in the finals 6-3, 6-2. Stewart didn't drop a set on her way to the final. She knocked off Galesburg-Au­ gusta’s Grace Carter 6-1, 6-0 to open the day, beat number two seed Aryianne Gas­ kill from Brooklyn Columbia Central 6-4, 6-2 and then took a 6-3, 6-0 win over Anna Riehl from Lansing Catholic in their semi­ final round match. Riehl and her Cougar team will still be headed to the state finals. They won the regional championship with 25 points. Lumen Christi also qualified for the finals with its runner-up finish. The Titans had a total of 21 points ahead of Brooklyn Columbia Central 16, Lakewood 14, Bron­ son 7, Lansing Christian 6, Onsted 4, Hills- dale 3, Galesbuig-Augusta 2 and Leslie 0. That top Viking doubles team beat Lan­ sing Christian 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals and Lansing Catholic 6-1,6-1 in the semi’s. The MHSAA D4 L.P. Finals will be held May 31 - June 1 in Ann Arbor. The Vikings had an unseeded run to the regional championship match at thud doubles too where the Viking duo of Savanah Mendes and Hayden Bump battled through three tough matches. They ultimately fell 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) to the Lansing Catholic team of Kaitlyn Kennedy and Layla Corbit in the third doubles championship. Mendes and Bump had just played a three-set match in the semifinals knocking off the second-seeded Brooklyn Columbia Central duo 0-6, 7-6(3), 6-3. Bump and Mendes started their day by outscoring the third-seeded Lumen Christi team 6-4, 7-5. Lakewood got a quarterfinal win from Josie Elenbaas and Emma Duffy at second doubles, 6-1, 6-0, over the Lansing Chris­ tian team at their flight. The third-seeded Viking pair fell to the second-seeded duo of Lumen Christi in the semifinals 6-1,6-2. Kenzie Everett and Bella Bossenbroek, at fourth doubles for the Vikings, pushed the fourth-seeded Hillsdale duo at their flight to three sets in their quarterfinal match. The Hillsdale girls ultimately took a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win. Viking senior second singles player Emily Pilar opened her tournament with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Lansing Christian’s Leah Klan, but then fell to Lansing Catho­ lic’s Mariana Prietom, the top seed at their flight, 6-1, 6-0 in the quarterfinal round. Viking third singles player Lillian Fetterhoff was in the same spot in her bracket. She opened play with a 6-0,6-1 win over Onsted and then ran into the top-seeded player from Lansing Catholic. She fell 6-0, 6-0 to the Cougars’ Abby Frank in the quarterfinals. Aubrey Zinn, at fourth singles for the Vikings, was bested 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 by fourth-seeded Brea Johnstone Ifom Lumen Christi in the quarterfinal round to start their day. TK ladies get handful of wins at their Division 2 tennis regional Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis team had its season come to an end with an eighth-place finish at its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional host­ ed by Portage Central Saturday. The Trojans got their five points thanks to five opening round wins, three on the singles side and two on the doubles side. Trojan senior first singles player Hailey Dudik opened her day with a 6-0, 7-6(1) win over Zeeland East junior Anna Steenwyk, but then ran into the top ranked play­ er at their flight, Mattawan’s Ana Cheng, in round two. Cheng took a 6-0, 6-0 win and went on to take her next two matches in straight sets too to win the regional title. She defeated St. Joseph’s Ellie Fischer 6-4, 6-1 in the first singles final. The Mattawan team won the regional title with 24 points narrowly beating out St. Joseph. The St. Joseph girls finished with 22 points to also qualify for the state finals ahead of Byron Center 16, Portage Central 9, Zeeland West 9, Holland 8, Sturgis 6, Zeeland East 5, Thomapple Kellogg 5 and Portage Northern 0. At second singles, TK senior Holly Car­ penter beat Zeeland East senior Lily San­ chez 6-0, 6-1 to open the day, but then fell to second-seeded Lanie Smith from St. Joseph 6-2, 6-1 in round two. Isabelle Schilthroat, the only non-senior in the Trojan singles line-up, ended her junior year with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Sturgis senior Ava Stewart in the opening round at fourth singles before a 6-4, 6-2 loss to sec­ ond-seeded Viola Benintende from Byron Center in the second round. On the doubles’ side, TK got a 6-3, 7-6( 1) win from sophomore Jordan Pranger and senior exchange student Lou Savary over the second doubles team from Portage Central and a 7-6(4), 6-3 win from the fourth doubles team of sophomores Ava Zellmer and Natileigh Merchant over Por­ tage Central in round one. Trojan senior third singles player Char­ lotte Nelson lost a tough three-setter with Zeeland West’s Tessa Rindfliesch in round two, with the fourth-seeded Zeeland senior scoring a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 win. MatUwan took three flight titles on the day, with the Wildcat teams also winning the second and third doubles flights. The Mattawan and St. Joseph girls will head to the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Girls’ Tennis Finals hosted by Byron Center May 31 — June 1. There will also be opening day matches played at South Christian and Grandville if needed.) 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I f t A * . .1 2 9 ,< k *41 rft < i % 1 3 V T <« * 1 3 I - J » « r ft « < t < k t t' IW V 9 V L r < :k e: < * 1 A " < ;■ > > J ' * ft i I I J, ' 'Mt**. "..I 4 t 1 ▼ * 9 » r « K It r - I ft•« * .s A f V’.i £ X J 1 r K I1 f t f 9 { k>. 4 wI ft I 9 ’ft « A * ( ■- L ■Tl b* 1 F< ( 3 Ik k. t I I k r 4^ ft 4 X i: < <□ «S . .R Ik ri 5 I . J < ' > Hastings senior Abby Beemer slices a backhand shot back at her opponent from Parma Western during their first singles semifi­ nal match at the Interstale-8 Athletic Conference Tournament hosted by Harper Creek High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) R Saxon tennis season ends at Tournament f f 9 r 9 r » / Brett remer Sporn Editor Beemer rallied from Saxon senior Ab 5-2 down in a tiebreaker, fighting off two set points along the wayJ to win the opening set of her first singles semifinal match against Parma Western’s Belli Brushaber at the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference Tournament host­ ed by Harper Creek High School Monday. Brushaber bounced back to win the final two sets though to advance to face the Bea­ vers’ Mia Helbing in 1 he first singles champi­ onship, where Bnisbber retired after falling down 3-0 in the open ng set to Helbing. It was a long hot day for everyone on the courts at Harper Creek and Marshall where the four doubles flights played out. Brushaber’s win over Beemer wasn’t enough to get her team to the top of the stand­ ings as Coldwater surprised by taking the tournament championship with 15 points. Harper Creek and Parma Western tied for sec­ ond with 14 points apiece ahead of Pennfield 9, Northwest 9, Hastings 6 and Marshall 4. Beemer and Brushaber were back and forth throughout their opening set as they took turns picking and choosing their times to expend energy and be aggressive under the hot May sun. Brushaber took a 5-2 lead in the tie break, at the end of the first set. Beemer eventually evened things at 5-5 with a wellplaced overhead volley deep to a comer. Beemer fought off set points at 6-5 and 7-6. Finally, Beemer broke through getting Brushaber running with a drop shot followed by a lob which the Panther recovered from before sending a shot just long to give Beem­ er the 9-7 win. Brushaber picked up her play to take a 6-2 win in the second set and then outscored Beemer 6-3 in the third. “Abby is another player that hates to lose, Hastings head coach. Andrew Haines saiff “While she isn’t maybe as emotional on the outside, she has always had that drive. As she grew as a player and by grade, that drive pushed her to get better every year and seek ways to do that. She sought a lot of addition­ al instruction this Iasi summer, because she wanted her senior yeai to be better and it was. She finished with heitmost individual wins, I by quite a bit. Beemer had 16 wins this spring and 52 over the course of heivfour varsity seasons. Beemer opened her tournament with a 6-0, 6-3 win over northwest’s Hollis Rumler. In the end, Beemer met up with Pennfield senior Vivian Bums in the match for third and Bums took an 8-6 win in a pro-set in a match between friendly rivals. It was the first time in four tries Bums bested Beemer during the past two seasons at first singles. Beemer spent her first two high school springs at second singles for Hastings and then played first in 2023 and 2024. “Abby and Vivian really connected,” Haines said. “They talk quite a bit. Th^ share their successes and failures. They have a unique relationship outside of the court that is still all '^' tennis based. It was a very friendly match yes- T She took d She took down Pennl^ld’s Laura Garcia-Pe^’6(7) in theijr opening round match Delore falling in then semifinals to Parma Western’s Natalie Hyde 6-4, 7-6(5). Creaco W“ fourth at their flight on the day. ■ On the doubles’ side, the Saxons got an an opening round win ftom the number foOr team of Isabella Gee and Lauren Gee. They ook dow Coldwater’s Violet Cunkle and Harper Cummings 6-0, 6-1. The Saxon sister /J ft . T X 4 s I i ✓ < r J & ft A ft 4 t J 1 I ? 1 Ik kl IJ > I ] i .. I is: e IC • ft 1* *• I I 1 f k>. Pl * A r ,1 ft . i * •j 1 1 ( F ft 4 ; I ' f T f ‘ ‘J r* I iJ?-:; s. £ c r I t I 7 ri ft I I I i 4 f ft 4 t f » ■ * fs r 4 ft t 4 u » ft ft V1 I I; f* ft I I •ft ♦ i 1 1 si A 1 ’ 1 I 1 "Ml • ' f J? i 1 c V J / / T 1 I I ■ ■» r t _r. V r ■' J •T ft iLtf[ ■’ ’m c Saxon junior second singles player MJ Deal watches a backhand fly back at hec opponent during a consolation match at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament hosted by Harper Creek High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 duo fell 6-1, 6-2 to Parma Western’s Silvia Baker and Sophia Nguyen in their semifinal contest and placed fourth in the end. Haines said they were nice additions to the tennis program this spring along with Creaco and another foreign exchange student, Kaja Paulsen, who competed at third singles. Paulsen lost a tough 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 match to Claire Hawver from Coldwater to open the conference tournament. “They had just heard it was fun,” Haines said of the Gee sisters joining the program. “They were looking for a spring sport. They had connections back to volleyball, which has always been a kind of a provider for play­ ers for me over the years. They kind of took a chance on it and I think they had fun with it. They found a decent level of success, espe­ cially for being pretty new to tennis.” At second doubles, the Saxon team of Lillian Pepper and Sophia Haywood placed fifth. They fell 6-1,6-2 to the Coldwater duo of Dakota Allen and Mallory Morick to start the day. That Saxon team followed up with an 8-5 win over the team from Marshall at ,;number .«uain two and a 9-8 (4) win over the team from Pennfield' The Saxon third doubles team of Makayla “"d EHa Fergusen also picked up a Aey were It was mntalking l b as they were drinking wa(er%;\vin in consolation by the score of 8-1 over ■LY „ . ® friends playing tennis, the Marshall duo of Mattie Herrick and with a score and legs like the th^fliround '. Olivia Mulkey. match of the conference championship!'* Haines said «Ferguson another one one oi of “It wflcn’f iJb., ’.L rxL . vi^usuii was was iujouicr ins in^“e ^axon volleyball promg in, ne added. “They’re both comp^ti^ye* 'gram who ... / outr for he was happy to see come Vivian earned it.[She outplayed Abby Just two stellar kids, d you could set at in I the match.” « Il wasn t quite th4 day the Saxons had hoped for overall. Be ice Creaco, a forci^ T I tennis this season. Pepper, Birman and Beenntr were the three seniors on the Saxon varsity this spring and with the two exchange students there will be at least five openings in the Saxon line-up next spring. The expectation at the moment is that MJnumber Deal will «" Beemer’splayer shoes at onL step lP up at number one singles next season. ;‘It never seems hard for a school to have one great tennis player, at least around here [in the 1-8]," Haines said. “It is quite a tran­ sition [from second singles to first]. Abby had to do that. Brooklynn [Youngs] had to do that before her. MJ will have to do that, which will mean she has to put in a lot of work like Abby did to be ready for next season. But she’s a fighter and she’s a com- 1 T 1 1 I I. I I ft A ft I I ft I I 1 ft ft ft ft I » 4 < e t . **• «• *J :=‘is I -X JJfV 4 If’ rWt ( Cl ‘I I 3. s J 4 * ' I \«v i’ A t’ Hx f A t 4 ft ’ I *1V I •’ X* -•/Y<Vf < I < ♦ J •4 < < 4 I I I I > MiV iff 9 41 > -I ; l4 > r t <.A 9 i b t A Hastings exchange student Beatrice Creaco hits a serve during her fourth sin­ gles match against Parma Western at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek Monday, (Photo by Brett Bremer) ! petitive kid and she seems to be willine to do it.” . , I Hastings went into the conference 'I toumuT ment having finished sixth at its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional To^ nament at Allegan High School last Wednes day. May 15. Hamilton took regional title - -- ...... ....... ...Vthe icgionai title with 24 points ahead of Otsego 20, South Christian 17, Allege 13, Stevensville LakeshS ! Hastings 7, Plainwell 1, Wayland I and Paw Paw 0. 4 Beemer and Paulsen both reached the semifinals with round two victories ® All four Saxon singles players nirkAd ' one win and the Saxons’ doubled t team of Gracie Wilson and Alyssa Morto default win over Stevensville Lakeshor^rniinzi . round rvn.* one of their u__ bracket. ‘-^'-Snorein I r, � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-05-30.pdf a11e8b66ee4d91a9d362bfd5f191501f PDF Text Text Four to interview for DK superintendent job COA works to educate about upcoming millage request See story on pas^e 1 .t 1 Wih''''''''" ••c 005 C005 CAR-R'f See story on page 3 f V WmVV’Vh’nu'l qhUhV I A » K k Deuoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ^erner^'’^9 •• DK girls soccer wins district opener 1200.00 AW »BB * Ml ANNER Hastings VOLUME 170. No. 22 •* f I Thursday. May 30. 2024 PRICE $1.50 Hastings class of 2024 walks at 148th annual commencement ceremony ■c T ♦.Jk 4 ■- t * L<>*' w*. i? I * t I* ---J np r ll Ji *T* •% j ' "4 A. « i . ( * i' r I * i •it'. I ft <■ I I V I IC t '^- r i 9 1.4«il . V•4 < *1^: » n x. I > * f F , * f. W nI g ' 4F » 1 .“v a r '3 v ar t .'4-' iM . *< .1 k r ♦ Hastings High School graduates throw their caps in the air following last week’s commencement ceremony. Hunter McLaren ffr/rer Hastings High School seniors received their diplomas last week. Graduates walked in front of friends and family members last Thursday in Baum Sta­ dium at Johnson Field during the district’s 148th annual commencement ceremony. Mike Goggins, retiring athletic director and assistant principal, introduced the class of 2024*s top-student and student speaker, Lucy Barnard. Goggins highlighted her accom­ plishments while recognizing the rest of the senior class. “She’s outstanding,” Goggins said. “But remember, there is only one number-one. Another 175 of you graduate today. Some­ body here is 175th in your class.” “You know what the difference between that person’s diploma at 175 and Lucy’s is? Nothing,” he said. “They look exactly the same. We have to put your names on them so we can sort them out. One through 175, you’re all Hastings grads. You’re equals at this point in time.” . .'V* I t I ►* k i tnan» - * 4 W r iri t 2. I; ■’> Bx.< ' t' . » • 4 w J f I> -J2 / .w f 4 A' TT •« * << 1 1 Glad Grads ♦ » ft, IB*- V-- .. >k W' f&l- I 3 r i «■ r— — - .TM ir '4 Ml «• f.-’- ** ■a**' >«> <M M «r w » * « W IM *• «' '• * »«» MM*!** * •* a * 4> a> rs *• W '*< W '»•< M « I• M * »> "« « RM w w m .«. M *< ’I W » i .1. X’* * nr ► >* »*. I ■ I* ' & I*-' t*" .'J. ^>5 r L-h I // V i I « ► ' J I'*** -* ki r 4 >1 L, ' 4 I *«'. > 9 I ? w r a A A .*1^:1 ' * Jfl •'’’r, <o k *lfl .*. . « I A 5 & >▼ *• » ' ' I r V *±J? '( t ft bp9 rt’ Jayson Bussa Editor The chilly, whipping winds on Monday morning may have been deemed inconve­ nient, but in light of the reason the crowd had gathered, no one was complaining. As was the scene throughout the rest of the county, state and nation, a crowd gathered at the Veterans Memorial in Hastings on Mon­ day in observation of Memorial Day. The observance, coordinated by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, included a parade up Broadway Street that made stops at the veterans memorial in front of Tyden Park, the bridge over the Thomap- pie River and then, finally, to Hastings River­ side Cemetery to honor the most recent veter­ an buried there. Each stop was an opportunity to honor those who lost their lives serving in the vari­ ous branches of the military. The chilly, blustery weather did not appear to hamper the attendance for the ceremony, as a healthy crowd gathered around the veterans memorial to watch American Legion Post member Jim Atkinson hand the microphone over to Post Commander Rich Craven, to See MEMORIAL DAY, page 2 Parents of fallen Middleville vet speak on Memorial Day See story on page 3 .•# » < f t: MORE INSIDE: .« J ® I ’4 h.‘ a I* g i /r. 3 United States Navy Veteran decked out in his full ship on or undeTth/J',®®*^ Thornapple River to honor those who have served on, or under, the waterways. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) 2 Hastings High School graduates Cole Greenfield and Howard Teed fist bump after '*®ceiving their diplomas during last week's graduation ceremony. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) T o« > 1 See CLASS OF 2024, page 8 t . <5 H^HUb > i TJZi. *sf A * T Hastings, Barry County honor heroes on Memorial Day r 'fl << .1 j s: .J • I k .•l -6/*- ’TK. *'* 6^ • t t> f. i-jii / ■ I V . 4'’^- i*" t; I < * a ' I. 1* ■■ i «7 t t M : •p- K. J s w I « R \ f i i s fl I I F’ $ ; '• 1I> Seniors at Delton Kellogg High School sauntered across the stage last week to collect their diplomas and bid farewell to life as a Panther. Read a full recap of their final festivities by visiting page 15 of the Banner. We also have coverage from gradu­ ation at Maple Valley High School coming up in this weekend’s issue of the Maple Valley News along with a recap of com­ mencement exercises at Thornapple Kellogg High School available in this weekend's issue of the Sun and News. a I Hastings mourns loss of former superintendent to private battle with cancer Hunter McLaren Staff JVriter Former Hastings Superintendent Matthew Goebel passed away last week following a private battle with cancer. Goebel passed away surrounded by family at his home Friday, May 24 at the age of 48. He first came to the district in 2013, serving as assistant superintendent and curriculum director. He was hired around the same time as Dale Krueger, current director of mainte­ nance and transportation, and Tim Berlin, currently serving as interim superintendent and assistant superintendent of operations. “We shared this office for over 10 years, and he’s a great guy, great friend and great educator,” Berlin said. The three shared a special bond over their tenure, each weathering and overcoming the same challenges and hurdles at the district during their time together. Berlin said the district was in dire financial straits when they were first hired, an experience the three of them navigated together. “When we first got here, the district was pretty much broke. He always wanted to know what he was going to get for his curric­ ulum budget first. There wasn’t anything,” Berlin joked. “Eventually we got it so we could put a lot more money into the curricu- I I I Former Hastings Superintendent Matthew Goebel was inducted into the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame earlier this month for his contributions to the Hastings Performing Arts Center, (file photo by Hunter McLaren) lum, and he always pushed for the best. It was just great to have him here.” Goebel would go on to become appointed interim superintendent in 2020, moving into the position pennanently the following year. Krueger said the two always worked closely See GOEBEL, page 2 * r 4 .1 4; t 1 4 ****-•* I * ..±. • •• ■ -i I• • » < • I « “ ' •- ** IB ) ( * J - L- 1 ■ >■> *-* ** J. **• �lT i I 1 r Page 2 — Thursday, May 30. 2024 - The Hastings Banner I f I ► I * ■ #1^ AH" y A i t NEWS BRIEFS I <1 t .« K. t"' “r * -4 * Hayfield concert returns tonight I J 1 •* •.v.,»**.****» • • * ’> • f to: t » A it I A e..i < * * r* I Wi I I Lakewood Area Choral Society kicks off I 1 f 5 ’’J 1» J .a •!S I 'S 11 4 ll I i’f f • > T T . The Lakewood Area Choral Society (LACS) is kicking oft' its 2024 senes ot.con^jW ' Concert of Sacred Choral Music. The concert will be with Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St. m held Sunday. June 9, at 3 p.m. at J f k 1 1 2024 concerts June 9 t I %w E \ f --i* * *>< t the Hayfield returns tonight. Proceeds will benefit the Hastings Band Boosters. "^be” lo or sbine. In the case of rain or inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Hastings Performing Arts Center. i; •l* 3 education member and alumni band parents Louts and Ma^^WmrengaJ^^^ long ru g the COVID-19 pandemic. fundraiser will take place for the first time since the Hastings band and enjoy grilled Attendees can enjoy a live performance from . A silent auction will be UlP I 3a After a three-year hiatus, the annual Concert in I I I I -s h *" ' Sf * u •f i- •' ■ Sr-J 1 '/ *1 I A T ♦ - rr ’ I 5 4 ^Ttta Holmes will accompany the choir on piano. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of l - r, *-• F- 5 IJ J.' 4 the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 marches in the Memorial Day parade in Hastings on State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations tomorrow, Friday, May 31. The times and locations for the office hours are: - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Hastings City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 E. State St. in Hastings. . , - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Biggby Coffee, 1114 W. Superior St. in Wayland. Office hours are open to district residents to talk about issues related to state govern­ ment or to request assistance with a state issue. Priority will be given to constituents seeking to discuss issues that require privacy. No appointment is necessary, but space may be limited at some locations. Local office hours in other parts of the 18th Senate District will be scheduled at a later date. The 18th District includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. Residents unable to attend office hours may contact Albert’s Senate office via email at SenTAIbert@senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517-373-1734 or by calling toll-free at 855-347-8018. Visit Albert’s website at SenatorThomasAlbert.com for more information. I 1 I I MEMORIAL DAY, continued from page 1 .1 the U.S. government July 6, 1990.” provide some words of reflection. While many of the stories were set against Craven, who has served as commander for two years, highlighted individual acts of her­ the backdrop of historical wars, Craven brought up a more recent instance that under­ oism from members of the military, who scored the fact that young men and women belonged to different eras. This included Private Furman L. Smith of today continue to put their lives on the line for the freedom of the country. the U.S. Army, who served in World War IL Craven spoke about Navy SEALs Nathan Furman and his infantry company were Ingram and Christopher Chambers, who were attacked by dozens of German soldiers in both lost at sea at the beginning of this year. Lanuvio, Italy. Furman tended to his woundThe duo were working to seize a ship that ed comrades even while others in the company retreated. Continuing to fire at enemy ' was illegally transporting lethal aid from Iran to Houthi forces in Yemen. As they did so, forces while providing aid for his fellow solChambers plunged into the choppy Arabian diers, Furman was shot and killed. Sea and Ingram followed in attempts to save Craven also brought up Colonel William him. R. Higgins of the United States Marine While the Memorial Day observances were Corps. The Kentucky native was captured by attended by both veterans and civilians alike. terrorists affiliated with Hezbollah in South­ Craven pointed to the words of Lou Center, ern Lebanon in 1988. He was there on a who was the last living survivor of the USS peacekeeping mission with the United Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, to Nations. highlight the focus of the day. “He endured months of torture before his In a 2020 observance of the bombing of captures released a video of his hanging,” Pearl Harbor, Conter, who eventually passed Craven recalled. “He was declared dead by away at the age of 102, said the following: “We’re not the heroes. The 1,177 who went down with the ship are the heroes. You have to remember we got to go home, get married, have children and grandchildren. We’ve lived a good life. Those who didn’t should be called the heroes.” “As proud Americans, we should remem­ ber that our freedom is not free,” Craven concluded. “It is possible because heroes some from our own families and neighbor­ hoods - have paid the ultimate sacrifice. That enables us to have ceremonies and obser­ vances like this in towns across this great country.” As part of the ceremony, a wreath was laid at the base of the Civil War monument along with another wreath by the flag to honor Pris­ oners of War (POW) and those who are miss­ ing in action (MIA). Christian Haire and Megan Ramey, two members of the Hastings High School March­ ing Band, performed “Taps,” in a solemn moment. I i Nic I ! I 1 J r I 1 i ' We are proud of you! { Love, your family ; HAMILTON Fully stocked with plants, trees and perennials. LANDSCAPE & SUPPLY "53^_________ Call Hamilton Landscape & Supply for your 4 4 t L t ; • Top Soil • Crushed Stone • Road Gravel Hamilton Landscape now with 2 locations. Get on the list! F Call now to schedule your summer landscape project! « 1 I I BotiOsi !■ IS a fcs sees: . Ci*.b I kI I Iga UE'-; - ■ . aiWteJse I jet'S 1*5 ■ ! I J < t 4. I : 1' " V?. I J L/j I U 1 111 vpi I" r ai 3ii 2 « I € .J ■ H ♦ .lantWCsxa^. ffbsbdvnslES f .r z • > ■rr' *1 V IfSEaisrfiiKDnajo t»i .1 I *• r I'rin’asaiamiiinlBs ff. ‘I a Ir I A iU t ! •* I J r told la he osairiQBiaiijf u. V l.K I BEWlEys:^CSjltPg ’I I I*' att’DiBafcY»y I I b I, A 1 ab T^’ .! «■ r J • ? I 1 F.': a 4ft i r lK 1 Rich Craven, commander of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45, speakers during Monday’s Memorial Day observance. Boy Scout Luke Flohr salutes after placing a wreath by the flag pole of the • POW/MIA wreath during the Memorial Day observance in Hastings on Monday. ■ " {S.MkS’* ■ilB ?5SSi 5^?: « fr*l 41 S^a^i i f (■ II I, I, ■/ 9^ GOEBEL, continued from page 1 « 1 ( I ’hX I I i Diego Coipel [ .AS see!-* t •I. I He loved pRff oBufc and ffltj «>* I Go4tg^,^xt:ulatto^ I * k The Barry County Earth Day Alliance group is collecting old, worn-out athletic shoes at several locations around Hastings and a new location in Delton. Shoes in landfills can take 20 to 30 years to decompose. During decomposition, sneak­ ers release not only CO2 but also methane, a very potent greenhouse gas. Additionally, decomposing sneakers release harmful chemicals into the air and soil. At least 200 mil­ lion pairs of shoes and sneakers end up in landfills in the United States each year The Barry County Earth Day group has partnered with GotSneakers to recycle and repurpose pre-owned sneakers. Some shoes can be refurbished and are sent to micro industries in developing countries. Others can be broken up into component parts (foam, plastic, rubber) and recycled to be used as surfacing for playgrounds, track tops, carpet padding and more. Since January, the Earth Day Alliance has kept 420 pairs of shoes out of landfills. Locals can donate their well-loved athletic shoes and help make a difference. Drop-off boxes can be found at the Hastings Public Library (227 E. State St.), Corewell Health Pennock Health and Wellness Center (1005 W. Green St.), Bright Start Pediatrics (1375 W. Green St. Suite 3) and a new location at the Delton District Library (330 N. Grove St.) More information on how to help with this and other recycling efforts can be found on the Barry County Earth Day Alliance Facebook page. K. I •6!'. Earth Day Alliance collecting used sneakers, adding new dropoff location & Monday morning. twi Sen. Albert holding office hours tomorrow 269-207-8969 CALL & PA}'AND WEAREONOUR WAY! Guaranteed next day delivery 20612 Capital Ave., N.E & 15200BeadIeLakeRd; together, and Krueger always felt comfort­ able voicing any questions or concerns. ‘‘Matt was always a support to me and the groups 1 oversee. He was not afraid to allow me to challenge him on things, in fact he tended to like that,” Krueger said. ‘‘He was always, on a personal level and a professional level, a great guy.” Those close to him all noted his dedication to not only the Hastings school district but the larger Hastings community as well. First a member of Kiwanis and later Rotary, Goebel also served as a member or board member for many local non-profit organizations, includ­ ing Barry County United Way, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Barry County Family Sup­ port Center, Barry Community Foundation, Barry County Chamber of Commerce and others. His passing came as a shock to many, with his illness kept private except from a few close colleagues. Even then, many said they were never aware of how serious his health issues had become because of his unwavering dedication to his work and his community. Assistant Superintendent Beth Stevens said Goebel provided a wealth of knowledge for the district all the way up until his passing last week. “I don’t think people understand all that he knew,” she said. “Every decision he made was for the good of the students or the good of the community. He always had that in the front of his mind: what’s best for students, whafs best for the community of Hastings. “Up until a week before his death, he was doing what he could. It was never about “Every decision he made was for the good of the students or the good of the community. He always had that in the front of his mind: what’s best for students, what’s best for the community of Hastings.” ihosc him,” she said. ‘‘He was very private as far as his illness went. He said to me, ‘I don’t want to take away from the work that we’re doing at school. School board president Luke Haywood said Goebel’s steadfast dedication to the district and the Hastings community was a constant throughout his tenure. Matt always put his job and our students first. Even when he started having health issues, he continued working showing his lifelong commitment to Hastings,” Haywood said. ‘ It was a pleasure working with Matt during his career here at Hastings. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Haywood commended Goebel for his achievements during his tenure as the dis­ trict’s head administrator. Goebel first moved into the district s central office in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had brought numerous challenges to public education nationwide. He worked to pass an embattled $17 million bond proposal last year, securing funds for critical infrastructure fixes through­ out the district. Just earlier this month, he was 4^ 1> ( I I I recognized for his contributions to the Hast­ ings Performing Arts Center and inducted into the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. In these issues and many others, Goebel frequently made efforts to go outside the dis­ trict and involve the community. J-Ad Graph­ ics CEO Fred Jacobs said he frequently worked with Goebel regarding bond and millage proposals. “He took the job seriously, and we talked ' regularly about issues in education and our local district,” Jacobs said. He will be missed, but in his short time as superinten-' dent, he made a difference. What more could we ask?” Visitation hours for family and friends will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE in Grand Rapids. A vigil service will take place at 7 p.m. fol­ lowed by a sharing of memories. Visitation will also be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 prior to the funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church, 6477 Ada Dr. SE in Ada. J I ■i • 1 ( 4 L'/ I 5 a I viio j — Beth Stevens, Assistant Superintendent, Hastings Area School System I /H R r , r iib^Phi i I I A $ I 1 1 :is •ft I •Jm’ k >«« J I S!SS « * ^*b. I *- I \ , I J •«’:y > I * i t. I * I * * PL j ] I I ■ > s. 4 ♦ / '5 ♦ i & 7 < tickets, ft-eewill offerings will be accepted. This concert features many new works as well as old favorites Now in its 39th year of providing local audiences with high-quality performances, LACS members say they of providing local owe the group’s existence to Dr. Robert C. Oster, who, upon heymg a request for an adult community choir in 1985, set out to do just that. He exceeded expectations and the day. croup continues coniinues to lo entertain enieriam the me community vuinniuuiv to this — j, « r.’* .. u.. The concert closes with a new piece for LACS - "Sing Gently by Eric Whitacre. composed the piece with the backdrop of COVID-19 transforming the world. WhjUcre wrote the song'‘‘with the hope that it might give some small measure of comfort and that it might suggest a way of living with one another that is compassionate, gentle and kind. The premiere of this gentle song took place online on July 19, 2020, performed by 17.572 singers from Virtual Choir 6. LACS members say they offer it here as a song of by the children of LACS singers Lew and hope for the world. The music was purchased . Carol Campbell as a tribute to the couple celebrating 64 years of marriage. LACS is still seeking members for its 2024 season. More information on the semipro­ fessional choir can be found at lacsmusic.org. J o' *1 r fp ^42 z «r f �5 I 1. 1^ 1 L Ik.' i Teachers, administrators gather at Central Information sessions set Annex ahead of scheduled demolition T’- The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30. 2024 — Page 3 uir I 1 t L * Hunter McLaren Staff fVriter everal former Hastings educators galh'"^^’icmber their time teaching in an 0 d district building before its scheduled demolition this summer. Retired teacher Shirley Keeler organized the reunion, bringing more than 20 teachers f • and educators back to the building. Keeler 4 taught at Central Elemenlary for 38 years w starting in 1972, spending two years in the Annex building. Built around the turn of the 20th century, the building acted as overflow classroom space for • r the district as the district outgrew its facilities. The building’s interior hosts eight classrooms, z four on each floor and one at each comer, con­ nected by a small hallway with bathrooms on both floors. It has hosted a variety of other programs throughout the years, at one point even hosting county normal classes, providing a one-year course that allowed aspiring educa­ tors to teach at one-room country schools. Despite the building’s plain appearance and functional design, many hold fond mem­ ories of the building. Some, like Keeler, still remember playing on the building’s fire ■ escape “slide” that went all the way to the ground from the second story. 1 The building has sat unused by the district for several years, and is set to be demolished PaiAmong educators and administrators pictured here are Mary Alice Larkin, Bob this summer. The building’s demolition will trnmatene McConnell, Pat Sharpe, Shirley Keeler. Lisa Brown, Cindy make way for new projects planned by the Siedl, Dave Furrow. Cheryl Brown, Tim Newsted, Debbie district, including the installation of new epnam, Denise Schultz, Tamara Reser, Barb Case, Tricia Mosley, Jean Picking playground equipment, a bus loop, and addi­ Q it-i James, Willo Fuhr. Judy Schaefer. Ruth Vaughn. Dee Endsley^ tional parking. bue Wilson, Emily Hoko and Kayleigh Collins, (photo by Hunter McLaren) I r k f mi rr* •-s’? J l:h 1 1 1 . 1 I % r *5 «- * •l r L >* s. t 9 Steif, 4 k - K X Nick Roush's parents share his story at Middleville Memorial Day ceremony 5^ ■ 5:^ Greg Chandler 2*^ A 3p; OE Staff Writer U.S. Army CpI. Nicholas Roush was pre­ paring to be deployed to Afghanistan in the spring of 2009 when he gathered his parents. Bob and Dorma, in the kitchen of their Mid­ dleville home to tell them about the mission he was about to go on - and to prepare them for the possibility he might not come home alive. Roush, a 2005 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, was to be part of a psycho­ logical operations team attached to a Marine special operations command (MARSOC) unit. “He knew their mission would be danger­ pus, and his commander told him to tell us J^erythii^” Bob Roush said. “He told us where he* wanted to be buried, if he wasn’t able to make it home. He wanted to be buried right here in (Mount Hope) Cemetery, not Arlington (National Cemetery). “I just made light of it, and Donna just cried.” Late on the night of Aug. 15, 2009, Nick Roush was returning from a mission where his unit destroyed an enemy weapons cache. The unit came under an ambush attack on the return route. About eight miles from the operations base, Roush’s Humvee drove over a remote-set improvised explosive device (lED). “His Humvee flew 20 feet into the air. It rolled over and came to rest, sort of upside down and on its side,” Bob Roush said. Nick Roush, who was just 22 years old, and an interpreter inside the Humvee were killed instantly. Four Marines were seriously injured in the attack, one of whom later died of his injuries. Bob and Donna Roush shared the story of their son at a Memorial Day observance Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery, near the gravesite where Nick is buried. The observance, held under a light drizzle, followed the village’s annual Memorial Day parade, where hundreds lined Main Street, most dressed in red, white and blue. Donna Roush shared memories of the son who enjoyed hanging out with friends, going to his church youth group, and playing four years as a member of the TKHS boys’ golf team. She talked about how Nick could easily make the people around him laugh. Cfremonv l3 I« ^35 bl t fsasw- I I*. 1 I I L I 4 < (lacing a ju Hems iayoW* jBif «* r assA sys’®"' ItafZ’ ^f**;#* The The Michigan Michigan Department Department of ofTransportaTransportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $800,000 to improve the M-66 bridge over Quaker Brook just south of Nashville in Barry County. Improvements include deck replacement, substructure repair, and approach rebuilding. The project kicked off this week, on the heels of Memorial Day weekend. As the > i A ns 1 * ‘A 5,'. sio' aiH* 7* **.•.! •lack Edward Thom, Plainwell and Gretchen Hope Rumohr, Zeeland Stacey Noel Martin, Hastings and Brian Lee Weller, Hastings I T I 4 4 j 2 A 5 t Tz .1 / Titt Editor Administrators al the Barry County Commission on Aging will host four pre­ sentations around the county to provide information on the Older Citizens Ser­ vices Operating Millage, which will appear on ballots in August. The millage renewal request is far from anything new for Barry County tax tax-­ payers. The history of this tax levy stems back to 1990 when voters first approved an Older Citizen Services Millage at 0.2500 mills for five years. Voters renewed that same millage rate in 1994 this time for 10 years. In 2004, the request jumped to 0.5000 mills for 10 years to support the addition­ al senior services offered by the Commis­ sion on Aging. However, the Headlee Amendment continues to chip away at the millage amount, and right now, the levy stands at 0.4665 mills. In August voters will be asked to increase the current millage by 0.0335 to restore it to its full 0.5000. The revenue brought in by the millage goes to support services offered through the Commission on Aging, which include adult day services, in-home care services weekly activities and meals that are both delivered or available in a congregate dining format. A levy of 0.5000 mills would generate revenue of $1,521,323 in the first calen­ dar year, an increase of about $102,000 from the current rale. Currently, the COA is working to raise money to construct a new facility on the southeast □vuuivaM outskirts uuisKins of 01 Hastings Hastings, and administrators at the department want to make clear that voters know the money generated through the millage will not go toward the construction project. What I want to reiterate today, and what I wanted to come up here to clarify, IS that those are two separate items,” ourtney Ziny, executive director of the OA said in front of the county board’ s Committee of the Whole last week. (The building project) will be paid for by money set aside by the (county) as well as fundraising efforts by the COA.” she continued. “It has nothing lo do with the millage. The COA millage is strictly for services and has been since its incep­ tion in 1991.” The Commission on Aging will be holding informational open houses through the coming month - June 3(11 a.m.) and June 20 (5 p.m.) al its home facility in Hastings; June 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Middleville Village Pavilion in Middleville and June 17 at 11 a.m. al Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. In addition to those sessions, COA staff and board members will visit munic­ ipal meetings throughout the county in June. Ziny also addressed the criticism the department has received as it eyes an ambitious plan out at the site of its future facility. One bit of criticism she cited is people who suggested that families should be responsible for caring for seniors, not government-funded depart­ ments. In a perfect world, that would be amazing,” Ziny said. Thal would be wonderful. But there are a million Amer­ icans — and that's an estimate — but a million or more Americans that don’t have a support system, period. So, wheth­ er they are at home or whether they’re looking into having to move into an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, they need support and they need help and guidance.” 4» I Woman pleads no contest to stalking county prosecutor, assistant prosecutor Jayson Bussa • ✓ • • * J IS A 1■ I 4 Donna Roush (left) and Bob Roush (right) speak about their son, U.S. Army CpI. Nicholas Roush, during a Memorial Day observance in Middleville on Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Nick ... met the love of his life, right here in Middleville. But he never got to be a hus­ band, he never got to be a father and he never got to be an uncle,” Bob Roush said. “He had given the last full measure of devotion to his country, to all of us. A million others have done the same. The freedoms we enjoy are too great to waste. Nick would want you to enjoy Memo­ rial weekend, but his family and his brothers and sisters in arms are thankful that you've taken the time to solemnly remember today. Please do it every Memorial weekend and make sure your kids understand the meaning as well.” (C Editor In a final hearing before the matter went to trial, a Richland woman accused of stalking members of the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has pled no contest to two of her four charges. Rita Williams pled no contest to one count of misdemeanor stalking and one count of using a computer to commit a crime during Wednesday morning’s final pretrial hearing in front of Judge William Doherty. Barry County Prosecuting Attor­ ney Julie Nakfoor Pratt and Assistant Prosecutor Chris Elsworth were named as victims. Williams faced two counts of each charge, totaling four charges. The charges were brought forth by the State Attorney General’s office and the county prosecutor’s office were only involved as victims in the case. A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt but allows a case to forgo a trial and move directly to sentencing. Williams is 1 I scheduled to be sentenced on July 17. Williams's case spun off of a case involving her husband, Ryan. Last year, he pled guilty to embezzlement of $100,000 or more after he was accused of making unauthorized purchases through his employer FlexFab in Hastings. The total sum embezzled eclipsed $500,000. Williams’s husband was initially sen­ tenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison before a request for resentencing allowed him to cut it down to a minimum of five years behind bars. He’s currently lodged at the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson. Following her husband’s initial sen­ tencing, Williams is accused of sending hundreds of emails lo the prosecutor’s office despite repeated requests to cease. The communications were ultimately passed along to the attorney general’s office when they brought forth the charges. Williams, who initially represented her­ self in the case, filed multiple motions to dismiss the case bul was unsuccessful. r n ’/fTTH AMfc Yoq Jhanli telWNKYOM I E s Barlow Florist Family Fare Family Farm & Home =5 o 0 »•• • g 1 IJ • • Q ,i M IT I § ■S' I j for the donated flowers for the Gold Star Memorial and the Purple Heart Memorial from Bill Roush a ■© • I s '■ 1 . • Thank You To »■W •l u^. 4 I project is ongoing, M-66 will be closed between Bivens Road and M-79 with traffic detoured onto Lawrence Road, Assyria Road, and M-79. The department said that it expected to have the project wrapped up by mid-August. This project is expected to increase safety. improve the ride quality, and extend the service life of the bridge, per MDOT. Andrew Terry Vandenberg, Wayland and Elayna Joelle Scheltema, Byron Center Alexander Robert Darby, Plainwell and Melanie Nicole Hyames, Plainwell Elizabeth Lorraine Ketchum, Wayland and Gage Christopher-Floyd Shaffer, Wayland Clay Christopher DeYoung, Wayland and Ashley Nicole Garrison, Oak Forest, IL Amanda Lee Reh, Middleville and Pat­ rick Rugby Kelly. Middleville Jayson Bussa 1 Bridge improvements begin on M-66 over Quaker Brook <■ r “He loved people in general, and I mean all people, and they seemed to love him back,” she said. Donna also spoke of Nick spending count­ less hours restoring a 1995 Eagle Talon that he named “Monica. “She ended up being a show winner every­ where he took her,” she said. It was in his second year at Kalamazoo Valley Community College when Nick Roush met a former Army special operations soldier in one of his classes. “That veteran told him how much he missed the military, and the brotherhood that he felt as part of a team,” Donna Roush said. As a result of that encounter, Nick decided to enlist. He went to a recmiting center in Plainwell, and signed up for an Army pro­ gram called 18X. Donna Roush said she and her husband were shocked. “It was a five-year commitment. It fasttracked soldiers directly into special opera­ tions,” Donna Roush said. “Nick told us he wanted to do something significant with his life, while he still could, Graduating from college, marriage, and that hot-rod shop he dreamed of owning could all come later. He felt God calling him to do this - now.” In a book he read, Nick Roush came across a verse from the Old Testament book of Isa­ iah: ‘‘Then 1 heard the voice of the Lord say­ ing, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for US?’ Then said I, ‘Here I am. Send me. The words from Isaiah 6:8 became an inspiration for Nick Roush’s service to his country. Today, those words appear on the wall of a classroom at Fort Bragg, N.C., that is named for him. “Nick had fought the good fight. He had finished his race,” Bob Roush said as he fought back tears. “As a firm believer in his Christian faith, Nick was prepared, not just to fight, but to die for his country. We will see him again, but for now, it hurts. It hurts every single day.” Nick Roush’s name is one of 13 etched onto the veterans memorial in Middleville, honoring those military members from the community who gave their lives in defense of their country. for Older Citizens Services Operating Millage —• ■ 7^^W15fl|i»«h ^ow 51iaflk 5i!bu t sr I) {1)1 I ■ I# 1 - t t 4 « �^- I & , Page 4 — Thursday. May 30. 2024 — The Hastings Banner Did you see ^EUTC c HBAnMa $ t i rF ’ .u f'-* f Tm 1- r<. * V’X' 7 9 M Y ■r.Kf,- 1 J t IF< » 'I * *> * 4tJ^ * S>. f * *■ •! steel horse paired with steel drummer for sculpture celebration •T ^1-i * |4 4 3, c I 1 1^. .’J I 9 I I f ‘1 t 1X tJ (m 1 L .0 z c iS'/ 'iU I -•±> 5* n<L i > Sanner June 17, 2010 201 k An opening celebration Friday eve­ ning for the downtown Hastings Sculpture Exhibit featured not only art but live music at six outdoor locations around town. The event, spotlighting 14 sculptures, was sponsored by the City of Hastings and its Downtown Development Authority with the help of the Thornapple Arts Council. Here, steel drummer Steve Lawhorne per­ forms at City Hall by the “Steel Horse” sculpture created by artist Trevor Korns. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) IIJ b, 0 I p I* •«! * .■»« 1 r * I ♦ TO I *1 •^1 k I u. , ,'U A*I vCi I ■■■ V.? I -r J I .i r 1 w, . 1 .’T V r I -.i**’ » I w. / •* I, ki * Ij r I 1 •( rn Ar« J. r 9 T I I I v'Vj ?>1 J •/ met? I There’s a unique partnership happening i in Barry County that many might not know | about. Jail kitchens in Michigan are required to L_ _ > se '■ work with a dietitian to ensure they provide adequate meals and meet the state’s required I nutritional guidelines. Barry County Jail r. used to partner with a local dietitian prior to their retirement. That dietitian referred the *• I county to Laura Anderson, who works out 4 • • of Bany County’s Michigan State Universi­ W ty Extension office. f In addition to the educational lifestyle programming Anderson leads, she now looks over the menus at Barry County Jail. It’s a service MSU Extension doesn’t typi­ cally provide elsewhere. Anderson said it hasn’t been much trouble at all thanks to the jail’s head chef, Tammy Jackson. ‘ (Jackson) does such a great job with the Tammy Jackson menus. I mean, when I first looked over them, I was like, ‘Wow, these are put togethover everything or anything similar, she er really well,”’ Anderson said. “She’s just said. really intuitive. They’re putting together “I don’t care what they’re here for. It’s some really nice menus for the inmates just our job to give them a well-balanced there. Tliey re very lucky compared to what meal,” Jackson said. They’re not eating other jails do for food and their menus. . -------- I. steak, they’re not eating lobster. They have ee Ike Barry County has some pretty good sloppy joes, macaroni and cheese, goufood to offer to the inmates. >» lash... They’re very basic meals. Nothing Jackson said her approach to creating the extravagant. But they are nice meals, menu is simple: What would she and other well-plated meals.” jail staff members like to eat? In fact, they Beyond taking pride in her kitchen’s often eat the same meals prepared for the work, Jackson said she sees her role as an inmates. opportunity to provide grace and kindness I m not going to feed our corrections to folks who might not receive much of officers anything that 1 wouldn’t eat myself either otherwise. It’s something she hopes and that I wouldn’t feed to my kids or famiz^t the justice system might people outside of ly,” Jackson said. “In fact, one of the recipes be able to understand - many inmates are that is on our menu rotation is one that I struggling with serious issues that are often brought in with me that I raised my kids on.” outside of their control. She hopes she can Its a philosophy Jackson said is sadly at least provide some guidance for them missing from many other correctional facil­ when they’re released. ities. Many other jail kitchens put little care “Hopefully people have a little bit of into their food prep or use menus filled with grace when they think about the people that homogenous, soy-based foods. are in here. Not everybody has committed “I’ve seen pictures of trays that, literally the most heinous crimes,” she said. I could not identify what was on that tray ” “Nobody wakes up one day and says, ‘You Jackson said. “I just don’t have that know, I think I’ll go be a drug addict or an approach. It’s not my job to use food as alcoholic.’ They (often) come in under­ their punishment.” weight. When they get out, hopefully Jackson is very intentional about what they’ve got some tools to eat healthy. I’ve her kitchen serves and how they serve it actually had a few people ask for some of Beyond providing good food, Jackson the recipes that we do here.” ensures that it’s presented nicely and neatlv Really, said job _ ____ _ X... . . iwaiijf, uauis.:)UiiJackson 5diu nci JODher is ntostly that means no trays with _____________ spilling based on a very basic principle: We should ri'. Or/ IJ » R^. ■ > •{ 'I’. ? •K 1 M* 1 « *1 u X .< 441 9 rxaiTCiHA iha _ I. < iiir*f«z>A IL all treat each other like human beings, regardless of our circumstances. “We’re all just one bad decision away from (being in a similar position),” she said, “(On the other hand), some of the worst things that you cpuld imagine have come through here, but still, like I said, it’s our job just to feed them and to treat every­ body equally.” For providing grace, dignity and respect to those who might not otherwise receive it, Tammy Jackson is this week’s Bright Light. What does a typical meal look like: It’s a nice tray. You know, there isn’t any gravy spilled across the salad. The tray comes out of the dishwasher and when it’s sitting in the rack drain, if it’s still damp, it gets dried before the sandwich goes on there. I don’t want to eat a soggy sandwich. I wouldn’t expect anybody else to eat that. Our staff eats here too. So they’ve eating the same things that we’re feeding to the inmates. So their lunches are typically a sandwich, chips, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. All the same stuff that our staff is eating. The recipe I brought from home that’s a big hit: It’s super simple. It’s pasta shells. pepperoni, spaghetti sauce. When I make it at home, I have mozzarella cheese in it. I put Italian seasoning in it. Bake it all together. (Inmates) think it’s like pizza, because it has pepperoni^in it. They like it. My cousin made it for me one day. I started making it for my kids and raised them on i ic* Graduation is joyous beginning but only a Graduation has always been a huge occasion; it’s what students have been working toward for all of their school years. But now, after all the ceremonies, the parties and the celebrations comes the daunting task of determining what’s next, planning made even more difficult in this current turbulent world of work, careers and financial security. Decisions on what comes next are even more crucial today because there are so many choices. The bigger dilemma: Young people are going to have to figure out their own path - there is no longer a traditional avenue to success or even survival. For graduating seniors it’s imperative to seriously think about their talents and interests, take an inventory of individual skills or interests and create a road map. “Accept responsibility for your life,” says motivational speaker Les Brown. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” That’s so much more difficult today when there are no longer patterns, path­ ways and time-proven markings that guar­ antee success, financial security and career satisfaction. Today, a constantly changing world makes future planning feel like a carnival midway game. Graduates need to be encouraged to ask important questions like, “What entry-lev­ el job could I get now that might give me exposure to a career field that makes sense for me? Do I need to enroll in college or technical school to get the education and training needed for the position I might be interested in?” New graduates also need to consider the advice of experts who caution that the world of work is changing at a faster rate than the training offered today and that a chosen field of work may become extinct or impacted by technology. It’s under­ standable why so many young people seem dazed and confused about their future. Dealing with the realities and per­ plexities of modem work and career life today is putting a great deal of pressure on today’s graduates. One paradigm that’s quickly changing is post-secondary education at a college or junior college. A growing number of Americans are now questioning the value of a college degree and may have doubts about whether the cost of a degree is worth it. According to a recent Pew Report, 49 percent say it’s less important to have a four-year college degree today in order to get a well-paying job than it was 20 years ago. Only 22 percent say the cost of get­ ting a four-year degree today is worth it even if someone has to take out loans. These findings come amid rising tui­ tion costs and mounting student debt that is driving parents to question the long­ term value of a college education and instead suggest hands-on experiences to their children such as a vocational educa­ tion. A growing number of parents feel that we should “expand postsecondary options so that young people are exposed to the world of work before graduating I from high school and have access to a robust array of career-related learning opportunities.” We’ve been told that lifeline earnings of college graduates will exceed those who don’t attend college. Yet with today’s labor market and changing technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, a growing number of high-paying skilled trade jobs go unfilled, giving graduates the opportunity to not only gain meaningful employment but do so without loading up on huge col­ lege debt and graduating with little or no practical skills. One truth about life after high school has not changed: Good employees are still hard to find. A pool of hard-working, trainable people is in even greater demand today than at any time 1 can remember. remember? Other special menu items: On the holi- days, we usually make a dwent holiday meal because once again, our staff is eating here too. They’re stuck here on the holiday. That also means a lot to the inmates because they re away from their, families, they’re missing their kids, or their spouses, or their parents. It means oftentimes I’ve gotten little thank- you notes that say, “Thanks for ihe nice meal, it made the day a little bet­ ter. We just try to do our part to make sure that they have a well-balanced meal. Aoc/i week, ihe profiles a person ittc Banner Dcinnerprojiles \vho makes the community shine. Do you Published by... 91 J According to the Bureau of Labor, the fastest-growing occupations ye in construction, health care, solar and wind enercy technicians, lecnniviajiot plumbers, ----- - machine tool . programmers, HVAC mechanics and iron and steel workers - jobs that don t require a four-year college education. Today’s job market has changed atti­ tudes about many different occupations by giving graduates more opportunities from which to choose. Experts say students who take the time to plan, set goals and create a road map for themselves will be more successful than those who just live life every day dealing with whatever comes their way. For too many years now our educational institutions have focused on preparing students for college, rather than job training. Yet, in recent years there’s been a move­ ment, a focus to put more emphasis on career-focused education as employers continue to struggle to fill a growing num­ ber of jobs. Leaders from business and industry are looking for younger workers who have job-ready skills that were once considered commonplace. In today’s highly technical and specialized economy, it’s crucial that high school graduates get some career training before or following graduation. Throughout Michigan, business leaders claim that access to talent is one of the most important factors for business expan­ sion. If Michigan is going to continue to grow and prosper we need to turn our attention to preparing our young people for the world of work - whether they’ve graduated from college or high school. This year’s graduates are not only grad­ uating in a rough economy but also one that is undergoing a massive transforma­ tion due to Al-driven changes. One thing is for sure, AI won’t have the impact on the careers of plumbers, electricians, mechan­ ics and construction trades, as it will on careers that require a college degree. So for today’s graduates, finding the right path and making the right choice will determine the stability for which they are looking. Current economic conditions will put even more pressure on our young people to pay college debt and basic expenses, espe­ cially in a cooling economy. Economic slowdowns usually have an impact on unemployment, dropping income levels and decreasing economic activity. So it’s imperative that recent grads, whether from college or high school, take the time to evaluate what they can do to deal with the current economic challenges. Their blueprint for success in the future must include translating educational suc­ cess from the classroom to the jobs, the passion and the abilities they bring to whatever they choose to do. For me, growing up in a small town has helped shape who I am and what I wanted to accomplish. It’s my hope that our grad­ uates will take the time to evaluate who they are and what they hope to achieve. It’s worth the time and effort. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 you get out of life what you’re willing to put into it. 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Ml 49058 Hunter McLaren L X •s f • » V t J V* •1 k X «' • •» V ’H K^. % * ‘k?* / i 1 </ 's M 9* ,x ik t I Jfa jk * t ■ ■;**' ■ I* Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 •* ■ i* I The Hastings BdlUlGr on It. < 4 I < r* It might not be as luxurious as an island in the Caribbean, but crews in Hastings are installing a pedestrian island on North Broadway Street at West Thorn Street, in front of Tyden Park and the Riverwalk Trail. A pedestri­ an island is a strip of concrete or pave­ ment where pedestrians can stop before continuing to cross particularly wide, busy roads. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) Have you f—* Ji" Island in the Sun Do you ft IA »S S' s> . V'?.' 's « �I f I I I J 4 r 1 OB The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 2024 — Page 5 9 I* J B Bl -if r 1 BB I * 'A. Jill White Wiswell y fl < 1 I s : 1 I ft* >» 9 4 4 ' 1 On the 21st day of May 2024, the bright n as Jill White Wiswell, ceased to light known as Jill White Wiswell, ceased to shine, leaving behind a legacy of optimism and love for life. On her final day she was surrounded, celebrated, loved and serenaded by her small, but very close-knit family as she transitioned from illness to her place of peace and restoration. A Life Well Lived Up to the Very End is the way she would choose to be remembered. Never the victim, her bravery and solid “suckit-up” attitude made her a living example of hope and courage. In the most difficult of times, Jill managed to hold her chin up high, and when all else failed, resorted to her bril­ liant sense of humor. Her love of entertaining and legendary hol­ iday parties will remember by many for years to come. One such bash, thanks to Jill’s cock­ tail napkins, inspired a bit of doodling that resulted in the creation of a bicycle business we know today as TerraTrike. Bom in Champaign, Illinois, April 2, 1937, the White and IT only. child T' of 1 Helen nn,* Porterfield T'li , Howard Lincoln White, Jill inherited her father’s sense of humor and love of the farmland. She enjoyed many adventures to check the beans and com, and on one such occasion, P'8 O'; two found their way into the trunk ofherfathersbrightwhite, very tidy Chrysler. Jill attended high school at Champaign Central, where she and her gals formed a lifelong friend-group proudly known as The Dirty < k a z I is » r i n ii-l •ts Ur the r 15 f I! 1^ « S'**'*S2 “ »*! 1 I .*‘’^‘ea48.-Ks„u ■ r Jootsffi. ♦ beloved husband and family. She was a great friend, known to never to betray a confidence and knew nothing of judgement. An eternal s convertible so fast the drive-in speak­ optimist, she could be trusted to listen, show up and make the best martini in the most chal­ word hts k lenging of times. Thankfullv n "’O''e ‘han once. Jill’s adventurous and free-spirited side '*‘^’<ruily, no one went tn { q U to jail established the annual Wiswell Women Adven­ Following her illustrious high school career, tures where shopping and theater commenced. Jill moved H.uvea on to Miami of Ohio University Her love of music and theater were part of .. . ^ansferring_ to to University University of of Michigan every occasion, be it a holiday party, road trip where she received her BS ' ' develoned . i r . ^^^ing and or traveling Adventure. Her children along ,h. a hPr'ong passion for football and with the youngsters of close family friends the Maize & Blue! She met and manied Jim played leading thespian roles dressed as giant Wiswell, also his MBA “ 'J of M student, who earned Presents, Elves, Angles, Stable Animals and The^^LpX ‘o Hastings in 1963. Reindeer. Sadly, no one ever won a Tony. neir shared enthusiasm for U of M never for U of M As a grandmother, she believed wholeheart ­ waivered: GO BLUE! edly in making life ftm and the power of ice­ f “f Barry cream for breakfast. Her infamous gorilla suit Jill eXrIv inm Passing, both terrified and delight her grandchildren and The community, many others on Halloween nights on Green ends Jim and JiH made through the First Street. It is unknown who will carry forth the Presbyterian Church, schools, community Gorilla-torch on Halloween nights to come. organizations and businesses made Jill very After 63 Vi years of marriage, Jim and Jill proud to have had the opportunity to raise her remain thankful for this generous community family in Hastines that has served as a wonderful place to own a An ovizq ... 'i-.. r .J -t ° achve in the very business and raise their growing family. They first Library Board in Hastings where she suploved to travel and feel blessed to have had the ported reading and education. She spent years opportunity to see beautiful places throughout singing in the Presbyterian Church Choir and the world with some of their closest friends volunteering for church events and activities. and business associates. Despite their jourJill gave her time and talents for decades to the PpnnAPm« ---------- neys, Jill firmly believed that Hastings remains fx, . spital Gift Shop using her creativity the Best Place Ever to call home. for decorations for all the seasons and occa­ Jill will be forever loved and remembered by sions. Her rrnft' / basement 'J‘*^cnicni remains remains aa testament testament to to her adoring husband, James Roger Wiswell of hoardiug?) and never giving up a Hastings. Her children will do their best to carry single ribbon, candle, dried flower or Christmas on her strength, optimism and sense of adven­ ornament. As a matter of formality, Jill retired ture: Thomas H. Wiswell and his wife, Allison; from cooking in 2005 and remains famous for Jack R. Wiswell and his wife, Lori; and Laura her indomitable fear of housekeeping. (Wiswell) Parker and her husband, Tom. Jill Jill loved the game of tennis and over the cherished beyond words her beautiful grand­ years played with both her husband and many children, Brandon \Mswell, Sydney Wiswell friends. She also followed the sport on TV rareand her husband Steven and Norah _Wiswell._ ly missing a major match. Michigan football ,_________ , _ __________ A private family graveside burial will take ^d Tom Brady dominate her television during place'on Tuesday, May 28,2024. A celebra^n the season and her close friends and family of life will take place later this summer. knew NEVER to call during an important game In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions (or worship session as the case may be') in Jill ’ s name may be made to The Mayo Clin ­ ................. Her friends and their support for one anothic or The Community Foundation. Services er, encouragement, laughter (LOTS of laugh­ provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hast­ ter), tears and moments of celebration are ings, Michigan, To leave online condolences what Jill valued most in her life next to her visit wvw.giHbachfuneralhome.net. NlIiQIA MhhA« z^*****^!... I s 1 J .‘t— *z r 1 < I a f: ■i I •i >4 **** ** 1 'i : h >* I 1’ n't d’ t .'^AA 1 f hI • tqi 4 9 Donald G. Pickard of Middleville MI passed away on May 17, 2024. Although our hurting, God is SO good! He shared Don with family and friends and gave him 87 years here. Don was bom on January 14, 1937 in Yan hee Springs to Orville and Isabelle (Converse) Pickard. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. Don had a kind and giving heart always there to lend a hand and help whoever needed it. He especially enjoyed helping his brother out on the farm whenever he was Nancy Ann Spencer I T : >-! ■I I k r^l 1 I fc f'4 S 9 f { • ** If' n f r* ‘ I CB^!DiCO(.bmy,Em 1 aapliftw. flniu I £ i .-2 T* Keen. 49 i/ s' decTEasing ecoMitc Mila'S 1X2:3J) •’ll' ftii^’ftiiaiiha’aDdotoiiaiiBt K a L PCM ? i .s J’K- 1 t .V 1 I > y. r. . ' f fl • ccoDocK dislikes. MbbepnaforsiiccessinKfe ««• I I* J 9 I I cs fckiik mtog i -Biaeaxs®® »tafcctamt(^4> i ' MX -.WQEXSte iBssa ad 4e teX' 3H£ .jsiBtoteado. ,jgp?f[|ie)’d»c«»do / V i i 3 t'J 4• 4 I ,s I f 1 5 1 9 I ap5■lSS^: i kf. ( It M i J ’^TU I Zl 'twea I :i ^10 8( b: r yp isf®^ fW 41 ief^ S’ r 1, c Hr r: rf 4* a (Ji ■" >• .T ' ,9 A « I J. M C3S' 1 A h Sc I! v high sdwl, take ik bi Pati Ann Czinder I ;b9 ‘ ?!> z usuar^laii an inmi ij Pati Ann (Bileth) Czinder, age 86, of Hast­ ings, MI, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024 following a courageous battle with Par­ kinson’s. She was bom and raised in Grand Rapids, the second of six children. An exceptionally close and artistic family, Pati grew up listening to her dad, Leigh, call square dances. Her joy in danc­ ing with her siblings and friends at Leigh’s many events instilled in her a lifetime love of dancing and of country and old cowboy music. In 1945, her parents bought land on Green Lake in Caledonia. They and their children worked to tame the undeveloped land and lake bed and to build the house that would become a beacon for generations of family members. Pali’s kids spent many summer days at Green Lake, surrounded by extended family and par­ ticipating in such festivities as the annual 4th of July Boal Parade and fireworks display. Working the soda fountain at Hilton’s Drug (Michael) Jacobs, Sally (Eric) Paul, and Sarah Store in Seymour Square in Grand Rapids, Czinder-Canoll; seven grandchildren, Andrea Pati met a young pharmacy student and Kore(Matthew) Cook, John (Ryan Cook) Jacobs, an War vet named John Czinder. He was smit­ Jessica (Darrell) Slaughter, Leah (Devin) Ban­ ten and a long-distance courtship ensued croft, Abigail Czinder, Ella Carroll, and Owen between John at Ferris School of Pharmacy in Carroll; and eight great-grandchildren, Adam, Big Rapids and Pati in Grand Rapids. They Eslynn, Joseph, Nathan, Emmett, Maeble, married in 1956 and moved to Hastings in Piper, and Ayla. 1960. Pati contributed substantially to John’s She is also survived by her siblings, Barba­ success as a small businessman, helping him ra (Virgil) Kaminski, Bonnie (Jim) Grooters, operate Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop Jack (Karen) Bileth, Bill (Joan) Bileth, and in downtown Hastings for more than 40 years. Vicki (David Hickmott) Bileth; one half-sib­ Together, they raised four children who, ling, Anne (Bob) DeGraves; one sister-in-law. like their parents and their siblings, remain Alma (William) Czinder; and numerous exceptionally close. The family’s annual river beloved extended family members, friends, trip on the Manistee was the highlight of every and neighbors. summer. Pati loved to laugh, loved to tell stoPati was preceded in death by her parents, ries around the campfire and watch the young Leigh and Ellen (Gudith) Bileth; husband ones swing in the hammock or wobble their John; infant son, Gregory John, and son-inway onto a canoe or inner tube. law, Michael Jacobs. With her friends, she enjoyed bowling, vol­ In lieu of flowers, the family requests you unteering at the Pennock Hospital Gift Shop, consider a donation to the Kellogg Bird Saneand playing bridge, cribbage, and euchre. Pati tuary (https://bit.ly/PCzinderKBS), the Parkinand John were long-time members of Hastings son’s Foundation, or a charity of your choice. Country Club and fraternal organizations such In accordance with Pali’s wishes, there will as the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge be no visitation or funeral. Her remains will be (where she relished beating the men in the interred with those of her husband at Resurrec­ Monday night football pools). In her 70s, Pati tion Cemetery in Grand Rapids. developed a passion for photography, visually What Pati most desired was a party, a Cele­ documenting everything from the trivial to the bration of Life at which her loved ones can substantial in the life of her family and compil­ reminisce and bask in the joy and gratitude we ing her photos into numerous albums that the share in having had her in our lives even as we family cherishes. Most recently, she enjoyed wish she were with us for just a little longer. doing puzzles and crosswords and making up Her children will announce plans for this cele­ word games, the rules to which only she knew. bration at a later date. Pati will be deeply missed. Services provided by Ginbach Funeral She is survived by her son, Gregory Jay Home. To leave online condolences visit (Kelly) Czinder; three daughters, Susan www.giHbachfuneralhome.net. 4 f , *’ 1 . 'ft 8i< f. t v.> i'' UK- i i 11 ■->4. I •* If' A wf z I .z I I ♦ L r 1 ! *hb^^I fl * a I I » f t i Patricia Ann Olds passed away peacefully on '^ay V, 2024, at the age of 86, in I-fastings. Ml. She was bom on April 20, 1938, in Grand Rap­ ids, MI, to Bernard and Vivadale (Harding) Patterson. Patricia’s life was a testament to the power of family, friendship, and the simple pleasures of life. Patricia was a proud graduate of Godwin Heights High School. Patricia embraced being a homemaker, and her family was the corner­ stone of her life. Known for her vibrant spirit, Patricia was an active member of the Red Hat Society, where she shared many joyful moments with her fel­ low members. Her interests extended to the tranquility of gardening, the excitement of traveling, and the warmth of the Florida sun during winter months. Patricia’s zest for life was contagious, and she was happiest when suHOunded by her children and grandchildren, whose lives she touched with her endless love and support. Patricia was preceded in death by her par- ents; her husband, Charles Olds, and her son, David Meinke. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her surviving family members, including her son, Randy (CheryO Meinke; son, Don Meinke, grandchildren, Nick Meinke and Lindsey (Scott) Wilson; two great-grandchildren; her brother, Russ (Gaye) Patterson; sister, Bernie Schoemer, and several nieces and nephews. In honoring Patricia’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Her life was a celebration of the everyday moments, and her family will continue to honor her memory in the same way she lived—by cherishing each other and the time they have together. Memorial contributions in memory of Patri­ cia can be made to the Alzheimer’s Associa­ tion, https://act.alz.org/donate, 225 N. Michi­ gan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601. Anangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.ginbachftmeralhome.net. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH II We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gfnail.cQm. Website: www.hastingsfreemethodist. com. Pastor Brian Teed,Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids (Thurch and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 765. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M- 43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 2049390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 1 l;30am. Nursery and Children's Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609, LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O, Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.Iifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m Wednesday Life Group 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E, Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. l» HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Malt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 9. I 1 k •-r % :O. r/iw inlorffiation on worship services is provided b\ The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A I Crophicv FlberQlAM Products r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I I 1 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. 1 ) A I V/ / f r at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,. I Patricia Ann Olds k ••• p.m. -> Nancy Ann (Clum) Spencer passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at Safe Haven Assisted Living, Hastings, ML Nancy mar­ ried Gary Spencer of Hastings on August 12, 1972. Nancy worked for Barry Community Hospice for many years before retiring in 2012. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and decorating for holidays. Nancy is survived by her husband, Gary Spencer of Hastings; son, Aaron Spencer of Missouri; daughter, Amber (Ben) Andrus of Hastings and two grandsons. Nancy’s passing was made peaceful and gentle through the compassionate care of Elara Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Worship Together K' -a- reeded. Serving as a postman for 30 years, on could always be counted on for his punc­ tuality, a trait his children will never forget. Don had a good and long life. He was able to enjoy his hunting, fishing, golfing, bowl­ ing, playing cards, traveling, and had a good time playing Keno and at the casino. But God knew Don’s body was hurting. No more pain and health struggles. Don is survived by his children, Steven (Terri) Pickard, Dana (Vern) Santora, Robb (Kim) Pickard; grandchildren, Cody, Keyley, Cady, Joshua, Cory, Beau,' Levii; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Ruth (Dave) McMonigle, Sara (Ed) Colburn, Carl (Mary) Pick­ ard; sister-in-law, Dar Pickard; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; dear wife, Patricia Pickard; siblings, Orville (Gaye) Pickard, Marie (John) Kermeen and Bill Pickard. Relatives and friends may meet with Don’s family on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. with military honors taking place at 7 p.m. A cele­ bration of life will take place at 11 a.m. fol­ lowed by a luncheon on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. 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'4 I 1 to 1^ ( i i Graduating seniors (left to right) Adrianne VanDenberg, Diego Coipel and Charles Nickels delivered the “Remember When" speech, recounting infamous events and inside jokes at the district. t 1 i i •’TTT <*j* 1 . ..*.*• * ; 4'5-? i-RT* • i "X' '. I '•>a S’” •? fl J I* Its. p A- 1 < r J M I J .:r- f e Choir Director Andrew Moore leads students in a performance of “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. I I *« A JJ 1 f■ .♦.I L’ 1. 't XT 5 I CLASS OF 2024, continued from page 1 Barnard’s speech carried the same senti­ ments, urging her classmates to look beyond their academic achievements and consider other areas of success in their lives. “I stand up here today as the valedictorian, which is a title given to me due to my aca­ demic achievement,” she said. “Even though this school system has done so much for me, my goal up here today is to critique the school system as it fosters sameness, and not individuality.” Barnard revealed she had surveyed her classmates earlier in the year, asking them about the accomplishments of which they !• <1 b» rc were most proud of. While some classmates were proud of their academic successes, oth­ ers had set athletic records or engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits. Seniors Blake Barnum and Raedyn Rathbun introduced the ceremony’s keynote speaker, Ed Domke. Domke has spent 39 years with the dis­ trict, where he works as the career and technical education programs director. Barnum and Rath­ bun spoke of Domke’s dedication to students during that time, and his tireless efforts to pre­ pare students for their plans after high school. “Mr. Domke has spent countless hours in our school district m^ing so many opportu- nities possible for our students - to the point that the seniors found Mr. Domke working on the band trailer when asking him to do this speech,” Rathbun said. “This is our class try­ ing to shine light on all he has done. It is something that shouldn’t go unnoticed.” Domke congratulated the seniors on all of their accomplishments, wishing them well on their future endeavors. As they prepared for life away from the structures, rules and rou­ tines of high school, Domke reminded stu­ dents that they must now choose their own paths. He told them to “seize the day” and take charge of their lives. (ive5 |S V 'Ft •4.J > 4 1 --*A V •» . to sises • - ) 1 ■ 11 ?: - I j«h Mihe . • "y Riley Shults (center) laughs with classmates during the “Remember When” speech. ITS GINA JOHNSEN for State Representative t sc £ake&<SeiiA “I. ‘I PUBLIC SAFETY/PREVENTION OF FOREIGN TAKEOVER SECURED APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISTRICT 78 AND THE ENTIRE STATE • HB 5418 - Tow truck drivers allowed to add contrasting color lights (blue) to their vehicles when stationary on the side of the road, thereby making it clear that traffic must move over and slow down. Purpose is to save lives and improve safety of tow truck drivers. • HB 4831 - Prevents credit card companies from assigning merchant codes for firearms purchases, effectively banning the aeation of an unofficial gun registry. • $ 17.5 million for Lowell wastewater and sewer infrastructure. • HB 4283 - Prohibit foreign purchase of Ml farmland. • $3 million for Portland wastewater • HB 4830 - Prohibit health care facilities from isolating patients from family members. PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION treatment upgrade, preventing environmental contamination of the Grand River. EDUCATION REFORM LEGISLATION • HB 4080 - Chad tax credit/exemption for a pregnant mother of an unborn baby/fetus at least 10-weeks old. • $750,000 for Ionia County Conservation District. ■ HB 4284 - Public schools must teach Social Sciences and American History to include founding documents, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, the Separation of Powers, history of all wars, etc. • HB 5641 - Fetal development videos to be shown to all public school students to show that life begins in the womb. • DEI language removed from the 2023 budget. • HB 4607 - Provide extra allowance/incentive for public elementary schools to reduce their classroom sizes. Goal is 15 students to 1 teacher. • Abortion language removed from the 2023 budget. GINA'S ENDORSEMENTS «'as a i I Elaine Garlock Another Memorial Day has passed with the usual remembrance ceremonies held at Lake­ side Cemetery on Monday. The day was marked by very cool weather which prevailed much of the week with temperatures below 70 predicted for most days. The service at Lakeside Cemetery is always at 11 a.m. fol­ lowing similar services in Woodland and Clarksville with the Lakewood High School band playing at each. Here, township and village personnel gave much assistance with setting up chairs. At Lakeside, the service is held on the east side next to the remembrance center alongside Cemetery Road after decades of using the space near the Civil War memo­ rial along one of the drives on the west side of the cemetery. The Lake Odessa Veterans of Foreign Wars post provides the program which usually has the pastor Bruce Barker of Faith Bible Church giving the message. The new condos on Third Avenue now have new siding with the fronts alternating yellow and gray. It is very attractive. The view from Third Avenue is really striking because it shows two levels of the condos. The garage entrances are on the Third Avenue side. There are flowers in abundance. The snowball bushes have already lost their petals and the beauty bushes are losing theirs after a veryshowy display for hvo weeks. Those rare peo­ ple who plant vegetable gardens have done their work and their results are already show­ ing. Slowpokes are still pondering what goes where. Maybe they will be rewarded with late blossoms. There are varieties of lilacs so the late bloomers are still coming on while the early varieties have had their day. The weekbefore Memorial Day, the cemetery was very colorful with urns already planted and planted varieties showing blossoms. The starring attraction at Bob’s Bam Jam, borees this week is a band from Lansing La Media Hora, which will perform at 3 p.m’ on Sunday, June 2, followed by the weekly open mic. Each week,, the performance r-—«...auvc and ano open mic draws a great audience of listeners and performers. 1 » —« < — JACK SHATTUCK, Ionia City Commissioner A 1 .t I endorse Gina because she is on the ball. She has established firm connections 4 within the community, including taking an interest in the workings of our local justice system. She not only cares deeply for the citizens she represents but also has a firm f 1 , ^..X grasp on the issues that arise in Lansing. I look forward to her future representation. // t . ' MICHI Vi t 1 r Gina is a fighter. She's five feet of dynamite, guaranteed to blast through red tape and get the job ft's never about her. Her focus is on the people who got her there. 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Gina is serious about everything she does, IONIA COUNTY: d GINA*^ \ re­ •* I e KYLE BUTLER, Ionia County Prosecutor I - ’W k •X- 4 A>. fl I appreciate everything you do and how you work hard for the people and stay connected with the needs of our county." .*s ~ ' Ffl I SBaSJ^BSSWK-- ’■•’r-'i'lliaffiaDtlS^^P '^teR323BKK^l 1 U .»*» rHri«iag« -t* fa. • W 4285 - Allows for Conceal Carry on college campuses, V»W- ■ •’•'l GINA'S SCORECARD ■ >0 5132 - 2A Sanctuary State Bill - prevents federal gun control laws from superseding state law. i M« WS^C3fftSSJ:3 - 1 SECOND AMENDMENT LEGISLATION • s I . t *. -f; S' t 4 ■■r ■ t I ’:A �I I 1 Hastings SPORTS SECTION ANNER Thursday, May 30, 2024 * s’ J Ss' , i >1. rx_ I k IM V h hi:-’'-' I J K I w , ■ I j|«£ C I I ’A 99 J k . '■ ■) t /I J * 99 It *4 A. <(> I I 4' t I h. I .M V 5 J .1 I 1 v I A* Ji /•' *< •* r*i t-1 <» i. I ft ***-T<.F ] Ai: I I f r lU. T - - ST •z ; ptti--* < ■,; -?S V I I I V* : > Delton Kellogg attacker Claire Barker fires a shot at the Parchment net during her tearn's 5-0 win in the MHSAA Division 3 District opener at Hopkins High School Wednesday, May 22. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Johannah Houfkooper dives out off her line to collect Parchment at Hopkins High School Wednesday, May 22. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the ball during the Panthers' district win over I Panthers shut out Parchment to advance in D3 >' Brett Bremer •Wb -U.=^! OaineGtrioa ^ManorialDay haspsiiiij aaaJ rmembice cemiMtriliSi side CcBeo)' ® Mooday. Ik jp v, '• “* T * « '■"WB ■’’SWl mW ly vtiy cooi weaiheT ilshpRiu T..^ D % n b * * k > I t w « h*- • &t1 A I ■"a • r l: •u b •* 4 .A ♦ I >#* -O •• r > - •n il u .J ■» Ists. 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It IS the most goals the Delton Kellogg girls have scored in a match all season long. '"V/e always start [the season slow] and get stronger,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said. “I compare who we played and who they played. We were winning and they were losing. We just started connecting a lit­ tle bit better after the first few games. I have a lot of new players, and a lot of exchange students that hadn’t played together and show up on the first day of practice. “I didn’t really know positioning for players, because J didn’t really get to see them enough. Teagan Hamlin was one of those big mov­ ers for the DK team this season. She started the year as a center midfielder, and she moved back to the defensive end as the sea­ son went on. ‘She didn’t let a lot of people get through,” Mabie said. Avery Barker opened the season in the The 7-8-2 Panthers were set to face a midfield, but hampered by injuries a bit 14-2-2 South Christian team in the district coach Mabie bumped her up onto the attack semifinals back in Hopkins Wednesday, with her sister Claire and the two formed a May 29. The Sailors are the 2024 OK Gold pretty outstanding duo putting the ball in the Conference Champions and enter the state net for Delton. postseason ranked fourth in the state in Ellyse Blackbum helped out the attack too Division 3. once coach Mabie learned that her speed “We’ll come with a game plan and see,” would be more useful to the team on the Mabie said of the date with the Sailors. “We offensive end of the field than in the defen­ played Kalamazoo Christian at home, we sive third. kind of had a game plan and we kept it 0-0 for ' moved her up and she could just fly a lot of the game. They put a couple in, but by people. It’s just learning then what to do ‘' we shut them out the fir^t half. If we can play ne nrst halt, it when you get past the people,” Mabie added. like that, or a little better, we have a chance of ““Those Those are are the the things things we we have have improved improved on doing the same thing.” When they get by someone they know they He would like his team’s chances with don’t have to panic. They can keep going and Houtkooper in net should they be able to push work to get a good shot rather than just blindthings to a shoot out. Houtkooper had a cou­ ly kicking the ball.” ple diving saves in the first half when Parch­ Senior Isabella Morey scored her first var­ ment was really putting pressure on last sity goal to put the Delton Kellogg girls in Wednesday, and handled a couple funky front 3-0 midway through the first half. bounces on the grass. The Delton Kellogg girls used a stiff wind Mabie said that Houtkooper does an excel­ to their advantage as best as possible and put lent job of communicating with the young a few long shots into the back of the net. Teadefenders in front of her. Hamlin was the gan Hamlin scored Delton Kellogg’s first only returnee on the back line entering the goal five minutes into the game on a 30-yard season for Delton Kellogg, and her move shot shot over over the the Parchment Parchment keener keeper’’cs head. forward did put a bit more pressure on the It was just four minutes later when Avery keeper to be a leader. Barker scored to put Delton Kellogg up 2-0. The district final in Hopkins is planned for Avery and Claire Barker both scored once Friday at 6 p.m. Hopkins and Allegan were in the second half to boost the Delton lead. set to meet in the second semifinal of the day Johannah Houtkooper was phenomenal as Wednesday. Hopkins beat Grand River Prep usual. She made ten saves in goal to earn the 8-0 in their district opener following the shut out - her fourth of the season. Delton win over Parchment. I •• 4 '9 .4 .iL, •J- ■M* r I t- « ‘n 11.^ pf 1 J A I r u * * ? MB * I A « V A I •» *1 I £ I*” 1. r t I u* I ,1 i; • I .1 *<. 4- fi- f • I. I. I I .* k*- •ij; > p fl* • * * K II• I*< •» J* <9 ;. ..■ I' ? I t I M z * 4 > Delton Kellogg's Teagan Hamlin fends off Parchment's Gweneth Castro and pushes forward with the ball during their district opener in Hopkins Wednesday afternoon (Photo by Brett Bremer) ( ry 'e Federau home run gets Vikings a share of title b I p 1 t « ! I 1 r y 5^S!3Six f Bob's nan*' al 'j 1 imtn I A e' r A ‘'p'* at z I •> ♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor A pair of balls flew by and Lakewood senior Lily Federau just watched from the left-handed batter’s box at Portland High School Wednesday. A third pitch came in, and clearly this was a day where the third time was the charm for the Lakewood Viking varsity softball team. “It was low and I would say outside, but I don’t think it was as far outside as their coach wanted it to be,” Lakewood head coach Brent Hilley said of the pitch. Federau drilled the 2-0 pitch for a threerun home run to center field snapping a 9-9 tie. Lakewood went on to a 12-9 win over the Raiders with Peyton Federau stranding a pair of Raiders on base in the top of the seventh. The victory clinched a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship for the Lakewood ladies who were 10-2 in the conference this spring. They share the league title with Eaton Rapids and Lansing Catholic, the two teams they split conference doubleheaders with this season. It was the third time the Vikings had traveled to Portland for the ballgame, originally scheduled for April 23. Lakewood won the first game of the conference doubleheader, playing as the visitors, 18-17 that day. The second game, with the Vikings the home team, saw Portland jump out to a 6-4 lead in the first two innings before thunderstorms rolled across the area. The Vikings made the trip back to Portland May 13 only to see Port­ land push one more run across in the top of the third before the came was halted again because of a down pour. •4* I V t ISw :f.i w t GtieST r~ WiffW •<•«« k ■ RM If * I . 4 •v.rf * * ♦ « * X 4 ** 1 > t UI . I ?• k- r > 1 t• h. ■- r* I -1 I.»I *? Ml 4 MW*; > <’ ft t. 4 h* I J i- r.' >' .J. <1 I* *-» ff^\^ Jj. _ w <1 ••I, X > u % JI * ( I * Al J * I I . . >>» '«■< i< Si The 2024 Lakewood varsity softball team captured a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship Wednesday finally ____ finishing _____ w off a ' .................... sweep of''its conference doubleheader with Portland in its third trip to face the Raiders. The two teams meet again June 1 in the district semifinals back in Portland. With that final showdown with the Raiders always looming, Hilley was pretty happy with how his girls stayed focused in double­ headers against Olivet and Ionia down the stretch. He thought his girls really started playing their best softball of the season the weekend of May 11 against some lough competition at the Lowell Invitational. those two ballgames squaring off for the dis­ and Gracie Schroeder at second continue to trict championship. get better all the time. In the tie-breaking rally in the bottom of Lakewood got back in the game early in the sixth Wednesday, Madison Fenlong was Portland. They scored three runs in the bot­ at second with two out after a ground out by tom of the fourth to tie the game at 7-7 and teammate Gracie Schroeder. With two out then took a lead with two runs in the bottom and the number nine hitter at the plate, said of the fifth. Portland tied things up with two his head started thinking as much about how runs in the top of the sixth before Lily’s blast his girls would shut down the Raiders in the broke the tie for good. seventh and then getting the lop of the order The Lakewood Vikings headed to Central to the plate as he was about scoring a run in Michigan University Tuesday for two ballthat moment. Kerigan came through big games with Cadillac and added a contest with though. She drove a hard single through the Central Montcalm, at home Wednesday, to right side to put runners at the comers an turn the schedule in the lead-up to districts. over the line-up. She was 2-for-2 with two The Lakewood girls thumped Cadillac runs scored in the return to action. 16-0 and 14-1 in their two ballgames in “With Lily coming up al the top, I knew Mount Pleasant. they wouldn't give her much to hit. She had Slater had a huge game one with a 3-for-3 been on base every at bat,” Hilley said. performance at the plate and five RBIs. She There is a reason she has been the lead-off had a home run and a triple. Hillard was hitter for Lakewood since her first at bat 3-for-3 with five RBIs too. Lily Federau was freshman year. She thrives in big moment, 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs, high pressure situations and once again delivShe scored a team-high three runs in the leadered with her 30th career home run. That was off spot. She also walked twice. Matti Aldrich had two hits and an RBI too. the dagger we needed.” The win moves the Vikings to 17-15 over­ Peyton Federau got the game one win in all, just two games over.500. Hilley said he the circle. She struck out ten in four innings certainly thinks the tough non-conference while walking two and allowing two hits. schedule his girls have played has paid off. Lily tripled, walked once and drove in He is really encouraged that Peyton seems to three runs in game two. Hillard was the only Lakewood girl with two hits in that one. She be rounding into form in the circle after hav­ was 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Peyton ing her offseason preparations disturbed a bit Federau doubled and drove in two runs. by an ium injury. There weren’t a lot of newcomers on the Goble, Slater, Fenlong and Avery Farrell also added RBls. diamond with only two seniors graduating in the spring of 2023, but the Vikings knew Steward pitched game two for Lakewood they'd have to replace their first baseman this and allowed one earned run on two hits and season and then were a little surprised to need four walks in two innings. She struck out five. a new second baseman too. Fenlong at first While the Vikings have two wins now over Portland, they’ll have to get a third to accom­ plish another goal of advancing in the state tournament. The Vikings head to Portland to take on the Raiders in an MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal Saturday, June 1. Ionia and Hastings meet in the second district semifinal of the day in Portland, with the winners of Ic I ! U I ■ ' I) I i I 1 I I - r I �k I J 1 Page W - Thursday. May 30. 2024 - The Hastings Banner Saxon sprinters shine Jablonski wins high jump for Vikings at at 1-8 Championship conference meet Brett Bremer I Sports Editor The Lakewood boys were seventh and the girls eighth as they got back on the track at the Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division Championship hosted by Eaton Rapids Wednesday, May 22. Senior Eli Jablonski won the Vikings’ lone conference championship by clearing the bar at 6 feet in the high jump. The Olivet boys and Charlotte girls won team championships on the day. The Olivet boys took a 122-111 win over the Charlotte guys at the lop of their stand­ ings with Sexton third with 84 points ahead of Eaton Rapids 50, Lansing Catholic 49, Ionia 47, Lakewood 37 and Portland 27. The Eagles were powered by senior dis­ tance runner Lucas Hopkins who won the 800-meter run in 2 minutes 3.11 seconds, the 1600-meter run in 4:39.35 and the 3200-meter run in 10:16.19. Olivet also had the team of Tayven Feldpausch, Conner Fountain, Dawson Feldpausch and Noah Flach win the 4x800-meter relay in 8:19.07. Olivet also had junior Drew Garcia win the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.34. Charlotte was powered by jumpers and Sexton by sprinters at the top of the boys' standings. The J-Dubbs’ Tayvian Smith won the 100-metcr dash in 11.02 seconds and senior teammate Hurley Young was second in 11.12. In the 200-meter dash, Young won in 22.63 and Smith was second at 22.64. Those two were also a part of winning 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay teams for Sexton. Charlotte freshman Braylon Holmes flew 21 feet 4 inches and senior Cutler Brandt 20-11 to go 1-2 in the long jump, and sophomore Gage Johnson got over the bar at 5-10 to place second to Jablonski in the high jump. Charlotte also had sopho­ more Brandon McKillop second in the pole vault at 11-6, behind Eaton Rapids senior William Ribby who won it at 12-0. Brandt was the 300-meter intermediate hurdle winner in 40.14 seconds. McConnell won the 400-meter dash for the Orioles in 50.05 seconds, and also was a part of a 4x400-meter relay win for the Orioles. Lakewood’s two state qualifiers this sea­ son, senior Shane Raffler and junior Don­ nie Wells performed well. Wells had a Brett Bremer runner-up finish in the boys’ 400 with a time of 50.56 and he also placed seventh in the 200-meter dash. Raffler was third in both hurdles races. He earned a time of 15.59 in the 11 Os and 42.12 in the 300s. Senior teammate Colt Endsley was sixth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.50 and junior Ryan Galgoci placed seventh in the race with a personal record time of 16.95. Endsley added a personal record long jump too, flying 20-2.5 to place fourth. Viking junior Riley Johnson ran his fast­ est 800 of the year to place seventh in that race. He clocked in at 2:10.05. The Oriole ladies outscored the Olivet girls 130-121 ahead of Lansing Catholic 83, Eaton Rapids 53, Lansing Sexton 48, Portland 43, Ionia 30 and Lakewood 18. The Charlotte girls won despite their only event win coming in the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the night. The team of sophomores McKenna Nichols, Baylee Moore, Kallie Nichols and freshman Avery Silvas won that race in 4:14.38 finishing almost five seconds ahead of the runner-up team from Olivet. Olivet sophomore Emily Peters won the day’s 100-meter hurdle title in 16.23, the 300-meter low hurdle title in 48.26, and junior teammate Cassie Coleman won the 400-meter dash in 1:01.64, Lansing Catholic senior Tessa Roe and Sexton freshman Cayla Bouyer took care of the rest of the races on the track. Bouyer set her PR in winning the 100-meter dash in 12.40 and in winning the 200-meter dash in 26.26. Rose won the 800 in 2:23.78, the 1600 in 5:15.97 and the 3200 in 11:05.51. Roe was a four-time conference champion as she was also a part of the Cougars’ win­ ning 4x800-meter relay team. Lakewood sophomore Taylor Carpenter had one of the top finishes for the Lake­ wood ladies. She improved her personal record to 9-6 in the pole vault to place third. She was one foot shy of Ionia junior Mimi Wegener and Eaton Rapids sopho­ more Marra Collins who were 1-2 in the event both clearing 10-6. In the discus, the Viking girls had junior Kara Fedewa earn a runner-up spot with a throw of 96-5. Senior Annabelle Stank was fourth in that event earning a mark of 94-0. Portland junior Annabelle Bower won the discus with a throw of 102-7. Brandenburg wins pair of events at Big 8 Championship Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior sprinter Evan Brandenburg followed up his strong regional performance by winning two titles at the Big 8 Conference Champion­ ship hosted by Maple Valley High School Wednesday, May 22. Brandenburg took the long jump at 21 feet 3 inches, the 100-meter dash in 11.53 seconds and he was third in the 200-meter dash in 23.92. He is a state qualifier in all three of those events this spring and will head to Hudsonville for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals Saturday, June 1. Senior teammate Nic Martin cleared the bar at 11-6 to place third in the boys’ pole vault at the conference championship and sophomore Athena Morehouse placed sev­ enth with a height of 6-6 in her pole vault competition. They are both state qualifiers too this spring. Maple Valley had two top eight finishes in the girls’ long jump at the conference meet. Freshman Annabelle Staley flew 13-11.5 to place fifth and sophomore Izabelle Soper was eighth at 12-4.25. Lion freshman Audrey Burpee was seventh in the girls’ high jump clearing 4-4. The top relay finish of the meet for the Lions came from the girls’ 4x400-meter team. Sophomore Sienna Lowe, senior Madison Koons, Burpee and Morehouse ran to a time of 4 minutes 34.91 seconds to place fourth. Lowe had a solid day in the sprints. She was fifth in the 100-meter dash in 14,18 and fifth in the 200 in 29.39. Koons joined her in scoring in the 100 with a sev­ enth-place time of 14.45. Morehouse scored in the 400-meter dash too, finishing fifth with a time of 1:08.11. Maple Valley had three girls in the lop eight in that event. Suley was seventh and Soper eighth. thebatguysbatremoval.com •J I k Az 4 If W* b B /■ 5 I diffing^/ .X 1 a. 1 t 4 r Hastings boys and TK ladies compete at MITCA Team Finals Brett Bremer In the 300-meter intermediate hurdles the Lion ladies had Burpee sixth and Koons seventh. The Union City boys and girls handily won titles Wednesday. The Union City boys beat out Quincy 139-77.5 at the top of the standings, ahead of Concord 74.5, Reading 73, Springport 69.5, Bronson 58.5 and Maple Valley 32. Brandenburg and Union City senior thrower Logan Cole were the only two guys to win as many as two individual events. Cole took the shot put with a mark of 49-1 and the discus at 158-10. Concord senior Tyreke Brown was a three-time champ. He beat out Springport senior Elijah Dyer by one hundredth of a second to win the 200-meter ash in 23.61 and was a part of winning 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay teams for the Yellow Jackets. Union City sophomore Ben Gautsche was the boys’ 1600-meter champion and his junior teammate Jason Shoop won the 3200-meter run. Those two were both a part of the Chargers’ winning 4x800-meter relay team. Union City’s girls bested Quincy 145115 at the top of their competition. Con­ cord was third with 84 points ahead of Springport 73, Reading 46, Bronson 37 and Maple Valley 16. Union City junior Nevada Gillons won three individual events on the girls’ side. She took the long jump at 15-8.75 and won the two hurdles races. She finished the 100-meter hurdles in a personal record time of 15.58 and the 300-meter low hur­ dles in a PR of 47.80. She was a four-time champ, also running as part of the Char­ gers’ winning 4x400-meter relay team. Concord freshman Bradie Lehman was the top sprinter on the girls’ side winning the 100-meter dash in 13.08 and the 200meter dash in a PR of 26.92. HARMLESS BAT REMOVAL J 4 : Sports Editor State track and field stars are a big part of the MITCA Team State Finals each spring. Teams like Thomapple Kellogg need girls like Brooklyn Hannon and Kenady Smith to perform well to pile up points, and they did Friday in the MITCA Division 2 Team State Meet hosted by Berrien Springs. Harmon, a junior, won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.45 seconds and set her person­ al record time at 46.33 in winning the 300meter low hurdles. Smith won the high jump by getting over the bar at 5 feet 2 inches. Teams need other success too though, and the Trojans got quite a few of those on their way to sixth-place finish in the meet where teams can enter up to three participants in each individual event and everyone who finishes scores for their team. Sophomore Kara Smith placed 29^^ over­ all in the long jump for the Trojans with a mark of 14-.05. She was 3.75 inches better than her previous PR this season - a boost in five points in the end compared to if she had only matched her previous best. The Hastings boys earned a spot in the team state finals too this spring and placed 16^” in the D2 boys’ competition. The Sax­ ons’ Interstate-8 Athletic Conference rivals from Harper Creek and Parma Western went 1-2 in the boys’ standings, with the Beavers scoring a 1590-1588 win. Harper Creek clinched the win in the last race of the day with the 4x400-meter relay team of Tre’Quon Cotton, Joe Cummins, Dylan Eversole and Ethan Tabiadon placing fourth with a time of 3:29.17 that had them 15 hundredths of a second ahead of the Parma Western foursome in fifth place. There is a difference of six points from one place to the next in the four relays at the Team State Meet. The Frankenmuth ladies had more of a cushion in the end outscoring Cadillac 1582.5-1419 at the top of their standings. Shepherd was third in the girls’ meet with 1341 points ahead of Stevensville Lakeshore 1318.5, Chelsea 1288, Thomapple Kellogg 1225.5, Harper Creek 1192.5, Unity Christian 1171, Spring Lake 1108 and Free­ land 1089 in the top ten. A couple of the most impressive PRs for the TK ladies on the day came on the track. Freshman Ellie Harmon cut more time off her 400-meter dash to place fourth in 1:01.15. Junior distance runner Ava Crews ran her fastest 3200-meter race yet to place second in 11:31.29. All three TK ladies in the 800-meter run improved their PR. Senior Kendra Coe was 18th in 2:30.43, sophomore Madison Kietzman 33rd in 2:40.13 and freshman Isla Tillema 34th in 2:40.58. Ellie Hannon was also fourth in that long jump with Smith. She flew 16-4.25. Junior teammate Emma Dykhouse placed eighth at Other top ten finishes for the TK ladies at the meet included Dykhouse ninth in the shot put, sophomore Mia Hilton fourth in the 300 hurdles, senior Joselyn DeBeoer tenth in the 300 hurdles and Crews fourth in the 1600-meter run. Others scoring for the TK team at the meet were Sydney Martin, Mali Holland, Eva Corson, Sophia Marcukaitis, Payton Gater, Alaina McCrumb, Isla Tillema, Lilly McKeown, Elizabeth McKeown, Mollie Moore and Raylee Preston. The top relay finish for the TK ladies came at the end of the meet with the team of Coe, Hilton, Ellie Harmon and Brooklyn I Harmon placing fifth in 4:13.60. The 4x400-meter relay was the top relay race for the Hastings boys too. Senior Aiden SaintAmour, junior Jett Barnum, and seniors Jonah Teed and Charlie Nickels were eighth ; in the event with a time of 3:32.12. Nickels had the top finish of the day for the Hastings team when he cleared 6-1 to place fourth in the boys’ high jump. Saxon senior Caleb LaBoe was sixth in the 400-meter dash in 51.70 and Teed ran to a tenth-place time of 41.97 in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. They weren’t among the top scorers, but the Saxon distance crew turned in an out­ standing 1600-meter performance. Junior Brandon Simmons led the trio with an 18th-place time of 4:41.25. Senior Riley Shults was 22^^ in 4:42.80. Junior Micah Johnson finished 36^ in 4:53.30. All three guys set their personal record in the race. Other guys scoring for the Saxons at the meet were Gerald Miller, Reuben Solmes, Haiden Simmet, Blake Barnum,Carter Krzyskik, Cardale Winebrenner, Caleb Kramer, Odin Twiss, Isaac Friddle, Matthew Shults, Draven Pennock, Liam Renner and Balin Marlette. Hamilton was third in the boys* standings Friday with 1507.5 points ahead of Franken­ muth 1334.5, Berrien Springs 1236m Wayland 1183, DeWitt 1176, Stevensville Lake­ shore 1098, Allendale 1067 and Charlotte 1019.5 in the top ten. The Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg MHSAA state qualifiers, of which there are many, will be at Hamilton High School Sat­ urday, June 1. for the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. A 4 9 > i 1 * t ■*•1^ t me VLSI'S •v !l *111 — >1 > I I " i-x- <' Trojan golf team sixth at Gold tournament at Kaufman G.C. » Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team placed sixth at the OK Gold Con­ ference Championship at Kaufman Golf Course Wednesday. Catholic Central beat out Forest Hills Eastern on a fifth score tiebreaker to win the day’s championships. Both teams had a top four score of 305. BAT-PROOF & CLEAN UP FULL ATTIC ’«t Remo'”' The Saxon team of Vincent, Addey Nick­ els, Friddle and freshman Ember Twiss placed second in the 4xI00-meter relay in 51.34. Harper Creek teams won all four of the relay races on the girls* side with the Beaver 4xl00-meter relay team clocking in at 50.53. The only individual win on the track for the Beavers came thanks to a PR of 12.76 by Aubree Newman in the 100-meter dash which just beat out Vincent by six hun­ dredths of a second in that one. Newman was a part of the Beavers 4x 100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay wins. It was a great meet for Vincent who also set her PR in a third-place long jump finish. She flew 16-6. Friddle was fourth in that event at 16-4 and Spencer eighth at 13-7. Harper Creek also had Izzie Miller win the girls’ discus with a throw of 118-7. From the Saxon girls’ team Addey Nickels, Vincent and Friddle earned all-conference honors and Twiss, Friddle, Nickels and Vin­ cent earned honorable mention all-conference too for their 4x100-meter relay finish. Miller, LaBoe, SaintAmour, Teed and Charlie Nickels were all-conference per­ formers this year from the boys’ team with SaintAmour, Miller, Simmet and Solmes honorable mention all-conference for their 4x100 finish. Solmes was sixth in the 200-meter dash and seventh in the 100. Senior Riley Shults set his PR in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:07.31 that put him in sixth place. Saxon junior Brandon Simmons was third in the 3200-meter run and junior teammate Micah Johnson was seventh. Teed added a sixth­ place run in the 300-meter hurdles setting his PR at 41.65. Draven Pennock was fourth in the pole vault and freshman Liam Renner seventh for the Hastings boys. LaBoe, Simmons, Johnson and Shults teamed up to place fourth in the 4x800-meter relay. Freshman Chloe Pirtle set a PR in the 800-meter run on the girls’ side too for the Saxons placing eighth in 2:59.21. Saxon junior Zoe Watson was seventh in the discus and eighth in the shot put while junior teammate Naomi Grummet added a third-place finish in the discus. * s GIVE US A CALL TODAY! Bat Giiy^ Sports Editor The Saxons scorched the track at Albion College Tuesday, May 21, at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship meet. Saxon senior Mayah Vincent tied the school record in the girls’ 200-meter dash and the Hastings’ boys broke their own 4xI00-meter relay school record all while setting a handful of 1-8 conference meet records too. Freshman phenom Bella Friddle broke the Hastings record in the girls’ high jump, and the 1-8 meet record too, clearing the bar at 5 feet 7 inches. She was also the girls* pole vault champion on the day getting over the bar there at 9-0. Vincent matched the 200-meter dash record for the Saxons, and set the confer­ ence meet record, at 26.38 seconds to win that race. She was also the runner-up in the 100-meter dash with a personal record time of 12.82 seconds. Senior Addey Nickels was just a tick behind Vincent in the 100-meter dash, turn­ ing in a third-place time of 13.17. Nickels was a two-time conference champion on the day with a winning time of 17.18 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles and 48.05 in the 300meter low hurdles. The Saxon foursome of seniors Aiden SaintAmour, Jonah Teed, Charlie Nickels and Caleb LaBoe set the conference meet record in winning the boys’ 4x400-meter relay in 3 minutes 25.09 seconds. In the 4x100-meter relay, the Saxon team of SaintAmour and fellow seniors Gerald Miller, Haiden Simmet and Reuben Solmes beat their own school record with a time of 44.12 that put them in second place behind the Harper Creek foursome of Chase Nich­ ols, Bronson Carpenter, Carter Brenner and Nehemiah Wert (43.98 seconds). Miller set a conference meet record of his own in winning the 200-meter dash in a personal record time of 22.46. He had a runner-up time of 11.27 behind Wert (11.25) in the 100-meter dash too. Wert and the Harper Creek boys couldn’t quite chase down Parma Western at Albion. The Panthers took the conference meet championship with 160 points ahead of Harper Creek 130, Hastings 85, Marshall 72, Coldwater 43, Jackson Northwest 27 and Pennfield 6. Both Hastings teams were third on the day. Harper Creek won the girls’ meet with 142 points ahead of Coldwater 121, Elut­ ings 104, Marshall 55, Parma Western 48, Northwest 29 and Pennfield 22. Parma Western junior Jackson Jones and senior Mitchell Williams were 3-4 behind Miller in the 100-meter dash and 2-3 behind him in the 200. That Panther duo also teamed with juniors Michael Brant and Evan Craddock to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:30.95. Hastings had the team of Miller, SaintAmour, Blake Barnum and Solmes third in that race in 1.32.60. Parma Western also had four different guys win field events. Junior Brennan Faber took the shot put with a mark of 57-1.5. Senior Joshua Veneziano won the high jump at 6-4. Senior Lucas Inosencio won the pole vault at 14-0. Senior Caleb RuddJones won the long jump at 21-3. Charlie Nickels had his best high jump of the season, clearing 6-4 to match Veneziano and place second. Behind them, three Harp­ er Creek guys cleared 6-0 to pile up points. Veneziano was also the 300-meter interme­ diate hurdles champ with a time of 39.42 in that race. The 400-meter dash was an outsUnding race for the Hastings boys. Senior Caleb LaBoe won with a personal record run of 50.60 and Charlie Nickels was second in 50.86. The Marshall boys dominated the top of the standings in the distance races. Junior Jack Bidwell won the 800-meter run in a personal record time of 1:56.41 and he took the 1600-meter run in 4:20.66. Senior team­ mate Connor Griffith was second in both those races. Marshall freshman Abraham McHugh won the 3200-meter run in 9:58.53. Addey Nickels wasn’t the only outstand­ ing Saxon hurdler in the girls’ meet. Senior teammate Ashlyn Spencer was the run­ ner-up in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.02 and sophomore Ava Noteboom was fourth overall in that race for Hastings. 4 restoration 10-YEAR WARRANTY 517-599-1019 South Christian was third at 321 ahead of Wayland 344, Cedar Springs 360, Thomap­ ple Kellogg 369, Kenowa Hills 369 and Ottawa Hills 453. TK got a 91 from freshman Parker Dahley and 92s from junior Will Nathan and Ryan Skidmore at the top of the scorec^d. Senior teammate Jordan Parks added a 94 for his team’s fourth score. Forest Hills Eastern freshman Jack Klimek was the day’s individual champion with a 70. Catholic Central was led by a 72 from senior Will Preston and a 74 from senior Matthew Sokorai. They were second and third in the day’s individual standings. The TK boys were excited to have junior Kylan Pratt fire a hole in one on number four during a regional practice round at Quail Ridge Golf Course Tuesday last week. I » ♦l . ‘'4*. ’ Uf hv i X. -S V T. * 1I - ' ^5S7S^.hi I ( I .z X at I I ) A f i 5 I :u s 1 4 1 I �sss I I 'X No comeback for Hastings girls this time ' I '.XJ 1,^' V < -IS, ■"'/S' I "A i;AX' o'/' 's K * > X *®ps>i A J*’A*' ‘S u sr' t Xj w «»rfesia5 ^1. «iaaE ''‘h e 0 ** leaZi < : S’*‘5S J I 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Harper Creek learned the Saxons had the ability to make a comeback on the grass at Pierce Field in Hastings during the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference regular season, as Hast­ ings rallied from a 3-0 hole to get within 3-2. That spurred the Beavers to keep putting in goals when the two teams met again on the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field for their MHSAA Division 2 District opener in Hastings Friday. The Beavers took a 5-0 win over the Sax­ ons. Gull Lake will face Otsego tonight in the MHSAA Division 2 District 22 Final. Harper Creek fell 2-0 Tuesday to the Otsego girls in the district semifinals in Wayland, and Gull Lake took a 2-1 overtime victory over Plainwell in its district semifinal match Tuesday. The Beavers led their match with the Sax­ ons 2-0 at the half and quickly made it 3-0 in the first three minutes of the second half. The Hastings girls weren’t able to capital­ ize on any of their scoring chances, which were few and far between. The Beavers did a solid job of keeping watch on Saxon senior captain Raegen Morrison, slowed down a few runs through the line by Saxon sopho­ more Dez Mathis, and the Harper Creek goalkeeper fought off the couple chances created by attackers Hannah Sorensen and Alyson Miller. Juniors Alyssa Smith and Anya Dzialo scored two goals each for Harper Creek, senior Mallory Flanders scored once and junior Shelby Cushman had assists on the first three Beaver goals. . Harper. Creek . took a, I-O _lead„ 11 and a half into_ the match. The Beavers got a ball behind the Hastings defense up the left side. Cushman saved it from going out of pounds and then pushed forward. She cen­ tered a line drive across the Saxon box that Dzialo headed into the net. The score held until the 30^ minute when Cushman rolled a ball ahead for a streaking Smith who beat Saxon senior keeper Dekota 1 fl, <1 I V -• -*• • O’ c L Ji . ! * <w» I / V I ri: '-'s . . ' ' -.'JI.. r nJ fr ■Ie- ' V I ' «r» ;".»x 4 *wc 3 r •' 4 3 u 1. • I i # w i*r* I « • 4. r •I • *a ?«r« *•? «*T A *I >1 p f 5 > k «< k w I I *TT X I 5 ’ * I?” I k. I 1 ** •^, > •* I • M’ • I > '' a'" ' • r:.w •* .. 4 I I w* ■ •: .^.4 '> 'e *b. 4/ 1 •. iL *!*< —** > fJ V '■ II 11 bv.* *1 J' ’l^. - *v 1 IV t. 'V __ - -■ - i»> ♦» Hr>*. . A H X' < 1"^ I 5^ ■'-4 5 in tho contain Harper Creek's Mallory Flanders inhnc during the MHSAA Division 2 District opener inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Blough in a 1-v-l situation from point blank There was no such luck this time around. There was as chance for a spark in the first ten minutes of the second half. A perfectly placed comer kick flew just wide of the far post, but Hastings couldn’t get a body there to put a header on it. Miller had a shot that sailed just over the Harper Creek net. A Saxon free kick followed soon after that near miss by Miller, and the Beavers coun­ tered the other way after clearing the ball. Blough made a diving save on Smith, but Dzialo beat a pair of Saxon defenders to the rebound and headed it over Blough into the net with 28:14 to play. The Beavers added one more Smith goal less than a minute later to complete the scoring. Hastings High School athletic director Mike Goggins announced afterward that long-time Saxon coach Tim Schoessel, who spent years directing both the Hastings High School boys’ and girls’ programs, had coached his final game leading the Saxons. made a few tough stops on the night and there was little she could have done better on the Beaver’s scoring plays. Flanders headed home a centering pass from Cushman two and a half minutes into the second half to put their team up 3-0 , a lead the Beavers held when the two teams met during the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference season this spring. The Saxons scored twice to get within a goal in that contest. I .._l ■ i3Hi £!!!!i k/ I iV GV \ rk I I ,mi -wrtH *rT«'»' • • I,.,.. s>^. ** I 1 £ K r♦ * 1 Mr .&_® > b«J -1 z z 7. J 4. 4 I *•*7* . d Ite - i /Lrr//LXXE 5c OK oasesiiiedoikiiieQii^^ari »r?;-:-.'rjt:.ffxi3i5 2 4c Ox. ffik fisai ad Erate! 1 s t •1*1* -atec K' i I *1' \ * f r>ii!ii- aefor&&:eiwl»toorAi ii^ SMAaaaitrJffitaaffll®® 3; s O'** ^9^ ttsbsdEwreoft Ik I I ~//e F, I iS tl 1.:: r.-TtiifijlSiiw ■- • *»■ L i nfU<: ^•1 ■Ll I seven runs in 4 2/3 innings. He allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out six. Elliott Rogers threw in relief for Delton Kellogg and allowed two runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings. The Comets upped their lead to 5-0 in the top of the second, and DK took two back in the bottom half of the inning. The Panthers never got any closer than three runs the rest of the way though. Both teams scored twice in the fifth and once in the sixth and the Com­ ets added a single run in the top of the sev­ enth inning. The Comets outhit the Panthers 12-5 in the ballgame. Carter Manion threw the first five innings and got the win for the Comets. He struck out four, walked two and gave up four runs (two earned runs) on four hits. Ryan Rohrer came on in relief and struck out four in the final two innings. He gave up one unearned run on one hit. Collin Muskovin, hitting in the number nine spot for DK, was 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBls and a run scored. Victor Gon­ zalez doubled and scored a run. Tristin Boze and Gauge Stampfler both singled once. Boze, Rogers and Tucker Tack had one RBI each for Delton. I I ?1. --.=i, Brett Bremer Sports Editor It went better than the first time, but not as well as the Panthers hoped Tuesday. Kalamazoo Christian took its third victory of the season over the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team Tuesday in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 3 Pre-District ballgame at Parchment High School. The Comets will face Comstock in the district semifinals back in Parchment Satur­ day morning with Galesburg-Augusta and Parchment facing off in the district’s other semifinal match-up. Kalamazoo Christian took a pair of 10-0 wins in a Southwestern Athletic Conference crossover doubleheader earlier this season against Delton Kellogg. The Comets jumped right on the Panthers Tuesday scoring four runs in the top of the first inning with the big blow a two-run dou­ ble from Kaeden Rarick that bumped the lead to 4-0. It was a tough way to start for Delton Kel­ logg ace Chad Stopher. He struck out the first batter he faced in the first inning, and the last two, but in between the Comets those four runs on two singles, two walks and the dou­ ble. Stopher finished the game allowing I’J 17ti *pi • Comets score early, fend off DK boys in pre-district game I 1 S4«p*^ complete five-inning effort. The Eagles scored single runs in the first, second and third innings, and that was plenty. The three Eagle hits in the game were all singles, one each for Ryan Kammenzind, Dawson Weemhoff and Jonathan Hawkes’ Birmingham and Weemhoff had one RBI each. The Sacred Heart boys won the opener 7-4 with six Eagle errors leading to six unearned runs for Sacred Heart. Eagle starter Kenen Fogt threw the first three innings and took the loss. He struck out six, didn’t walk a batter and only allowed three hits, but Sacred Heart man­ aged four unearned runs during his time on the mound. Jude Birmingham and Teegen Whitmire threw in relief for the Eagles. Isaiah Birmingham doubled and drove in two runs. He also walked once and scored a run. Ryan Wise had the only other hit for the Eagles. The Eagles were 11-1 in conference play this spring. The victory was their 29th of the season. Barry County Christian was scheduled to test itself at Lansing Catholic Wednes­ day evening, May 29. V. r;kte*^<^5w * ■ > I ^»ys and TH lad^. i ipcte at MITCA Team fink' Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Barry County Christian varsity baseball team finished off a Great Lakes 6 championship regular season by splitting a doubleheader with visiting Sacred Heart Academy Friday, May 24. Eagle ace Isaiah Birmingham shut out Sacred Heart on one hit in game two, striking -If _ --------- Eagles suffer first GL6 loss, but rebound to end at 11-1 4 * p > Ik Wttfek.fe'J The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 2024 — Page 11 h 1 i r ;?s?. —5 Vikings set school record with come from behind district win .'♦-Mill-: 4^^ . ;S_5„B£a»B 5^ ^srac aacs^aJ iU * A lif- < 9?. 1^'1^ M JS5 '•'**■*• >«* ^e«Tsr .jri itaigdaal^li®' I BE ■-',41 ) w !( ?■ • » ;i i 1 r Pl AV .r-l-w ij2;?>adFfje- r» I / h !'HK -k '-n' u Ljiu ' ’* ■ The Saxons' Dez Mathis fights to get L, .. „ , ----- - ------------- Hj - around Harper Creek's Rachel Kyqer in Hastings goalkeeper Dekota Blough snags a bouncing ball in her box during her the midfield during their MSHAA Division team's loss to visiting Harper Creek in their district opener Friday inside Baum Stadium 2 District opener in Hastings Friday. at Johnson Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) (Photo by Brett Bremer) •I -jaZiUJ**' .• •tW i,r** ¥? SC - J '.i 11 , s aril * Nc r «• uA u jf llpRfl’ 4, iilE 4!® f Ml Jk ^es ■f X ►S' ** * < 1 FEVi l/ftf omfil ID a * j , law; «iifi i . W dK W ™ * 3, *1lir' i-^ SCT^- .; ,®Er J. A - ■ er^ a/f* < S Blakf >< X’ > I *tf>**» jT z f'C*' A r* - Tt t ‘ 5 s* .Cl'* k** I 35^ jt'' 'A ■ sr I**. i 91 r J rtk *• t! ¥ •** »* Jlf^ t-" ' .^-cf - striking out two. Jackson Hayes started and took the loss for the Saxons. Denton tossed two innings of relief in which he gave up one run on four hits and one walk. He struck out one. The Saxons head to Otsego Saturday for their MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna­ ment. They play the first semifinal of the day at 10 a.m. Gull Lake and Plainwell meet in the district’s other semifinal match with the district championship game to follow. Hastings girls set to see Ionia in district semifinal Saturday I .'-^ ■ runs in the top of the second to take control. They outhit the Saxons 10-3 for the bailgame and played error free baseball. The three Saxon hits were an RBI double by Landon Steward and singles from Eastin Tibble and Colton Denton. Tibble drove in one of the Saxon first inning runs. Tibble walked twice and stole two bases too, and offered 3 2/3 innings of solid relief work on the mound. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while (* Uj^ - p • ti Harper Creek beats Saxons in final Interstate-8 ballgame Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings got to finish its lnterstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference set with Harper Creek Fri­ day, in Battle Creek, and the Beavers finished off the sweep. The Beavers took a 10-3 win over the Hastings varsity baseball team. The Saxons were held without a win in the 1-8 this spring. Hastings had a 3-1 lead after an inning in the ballgame, but the Beavers struck for six »• 1 -K^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior Cadence Poll buried two penalty kicks, senior Autumn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the second half and fresh­ man Mayleigh Raffler had two goals as the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team survived a less than stellar effort to play another day. The Vikings took a 5-4 win over Belding their MHSAA Division 3 District opener hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday, May 22. The Lakewood girls were set to head back to Catholic Central’s CAT athletic complex for a district semifinal match-up with the host Cougars last night, Wednesday, May 29. Catholic Central improved to 8-7-1 this season with a 10-0 win over Godwin Heights in its opening round match. Lakewood moved its record to 9-8-3 with the win over the Black Knights, setting the school record for victories in a season. It didn’t always look like they’d get to that ninth win Wednesday. Belding took a 3-1 lead after Raffler scored the game’s opening goal. Lakewood head coach Adrian Almas said his girls were helped by a lucky handball in the box late in the first half. Poll scored the penal­ ty kick to get her team within 3-2 at the inter­ mission, and then another handball in the box early in the second half put Poll at the PK spot again and she converted again to tie the match. Atma.s said it is the first time all season that his team has come from behind to win a match. r J *1 5*- 2t 9 s I XS Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons split a non-conference double­ header with Ionia late last month, now they 11 look to extend their season at least one more game with a rubber match in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals in Portland Saturday. The Hastings varsity softball team will face the Bulldogs in a noon semifinal follow­ ing the day’s first contest between Lakewood and Portland. The district championship game is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Hastings is scheduled to close out the 2024 regular season with a doubleheader at Holland this afternoon, May 30. The Saxons took a 14-2 win at Charlotte z Tuesday afternoon in what was planned as a doubleheader before severe weather brought an early end to the ballgame in the top of the seventh inning. Saxon head coach Dennis Redman said his outfielders are really starting to hold their own, and the infield defense is getting better every day as the season winds down. A cou­ ple late additions from the JV, freshman pitcher Meredith Ansorge and freshman infielder Reagan Wattles have been a good boost. Senior Lucy Barnard was hit by a pitch twice, but hit back herself to help power the Saxon offensive attack in the win over the Orioles. She doubled once, singled once drove in a run and scored four times. . * “The girls were playing completely differ­ ent than what they had been, not playing to their identity,” Almas said of the first half struggles.” “It was probably one of the worst halves of soccer we played all year,” he added. The message at half time got through to his girls he said. His seniors played the second half like they did not want their season to end and his team's communication overall improved a bit. Williams scored to put the Vikings in front 4-3 and then Raffler upped the Lakewood lead to 5-3 with her second goal before the Knights got a late one to get within one. The second half was better,” Almas said. “I still wasn't pleased. It was a very sloppy game, but sometimes you have to find a way to win the sloppy games.” Viking goalkeeper Emma Tidd, like her teammates, didn't have her best game of the season in net, but did make a couple excel­ lent sprawling saves to help her team to the victory. Wyoming Lee and West Michigan Aviation Academy were set to meet in the other district semifinal hosted by Catholic Central Wednes­ day. The district final is planned for Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. Lakewood had a busy stretch in the lead-up to the district opener. They went 2-1 in three 40-minute games at the Dansville Invitational Saturday, May 18, and then finished in a 2-2 draw back at Dansville in a full game with the Aggies Monday. L •• I f. r K Senior Lara Schaefer had two singles and a double for the Saxons. She drove in two runs and scored three times. Fellow senior Carly Frazer had a double, a single and two RBls. Senior Peightyn Cronk, senior Abby Peake, sophomore Kaylee Dahms, Wattles and junior Zoey Bennett had one hit each. Bennett was busy on the base paths. She was also hit by a pitch once and walked once. She scored two runs, had two RBls and also added a sacrifice fiy. Cronk walked twice and scored a run. Peake scored twice and walked once. Dahms' one hit was a triple. 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LLC Date of Mortgage February 28. 2022 Date of Mortgage Recording; March 4. 2022 Amount claimed due on date of notice $276.69824 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lots 53, 54 and 55. Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73. Barry County Records Common street address (if any); 8897 Cory Dr. Delton. Ml 49046-8760 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foredosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; May 23. 2024 Trott Law. PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1530793 217370 (05-23)(06-13) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of loTfciosure by advertiwmenl Notice is given under section 3212 of trie revised Judcaiute acl of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. trial the Wtowing Mortgage wa be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prwntses, or some part of them, al a pubhe euebon sale to ihe highesi bidder lor cash or cashier's <S>eck at trie place of holding the circurt court W Barry County, starting (xomptly at 0190 PM on June 20, 2024 The amount due on trie Mortgage may be greater on trie day of trie sale Plactng trie NgrieS bid at trie sale does nof automallcaWy entitle trie purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged lo contact trie county register of deeds office or a tide insurance company, either of wriich may charge 8 fee for this information DefauH has been made in the condfboiM of a Mortgage made by Paul D. Seelye. II and Dawn Renee Seelye to AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation dated January 4, 2022 and recorded March 3. 2022 as Instrument No 2022-002433, Barry County. Michigan. Said Mortgage is now held by AmenSave Mortgage Corporation by assignment and/w merger Thwe is daimed to be due at the dale hereof trie sum of $135,627.95. Said premises are localed in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: The land hereinafter referred to is srtualed In the City of Middleville, County of Barry, Stale of Ml, and is described as follows Township of Thomappte: The South 5 acres of the West 10 acres of the South 35 acres of Ihe West 1/2 of the Northwesi 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North, Range 10 West Being all trial certain property conveyed from Fannie Mae. a corporation organized under trie laws of the Uniled States of MHO America lo Paul D. Seelye, a mamed man lo Paul D. Seelye II, a married man, Joined by his spouse Dawn Renee Seelye, who acquired title as Paul D Seelye. a married man, by the deed dated October 19, 2011 and recorded November 15. 2011 as Instrument Number 201111150010732 of officiai records APN 0814017011 >1 Sard property is commonly krKwn as 5580 Duncan Lake Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333. The redemption period shall be 6 monlhs from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be heW responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale, plus interest. Please be advised that any third party purchaser is responsible for preparing and recording the Sheriff's Deed. If this is a residential Mortgage, the following shall apply ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered lo active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU: ARE A DEBTOR IN AN ACTIVE BANKRUPTCY CASE; ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF A BANKRUPTCY STAY; OR, HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY ANO YOU HAVE NOT REAFFIRMED THE DEBT, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Dated: May 7. 2024 Attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage: Thomas E. McDonald (P39312) Brock & Scott, PLLC 5431 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (844) 856-6646 File No. 24-10282 (05-091(05-30) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29804-DE Court Address; 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Betty Jean Jones, Deceased. Date of birth; 10/11/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Betty Jean Jones, died 4/13^024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Stephen V. Jones and Faith I. Todd personal representative, or to both the probate court al 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 5/22/2024 David L. Zebetl P39939 3 Heritage Oak Lane Battle Creek, Ml 49015 269-979-3990 Stephen V. Jones and Faith I. Todd 103 Brighton Park Battle Creek, Ml 49015 217640 STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETIPON FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29801-NC Court Address: 206 W. Court, Sie. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 TO ALL PERSONS, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE; Brenda Jean Stacy has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. al 206 W. Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Brenda Jean Stacy to Brenda Jean Johnson. 217751 Financial FOCUS SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Provided by the Harry County offices of Edward Jones Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Developmenl Authority Act of 1966. 1966 PA346. MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;CX) PM. on July 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing Ihe highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser lo free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to conlaci the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Dione Campbell, single woman Original Mortgagee: MiMutual Mortgage Date of mortgage: September 20, 2023 Recorded on September 28, 2023, in Document No. 2023-007668. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Six and 02/100 Dollars ($173,886.02) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 5 of Parrott s Addition to the Village of Woodland according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records. Commonly known as 243 Thatcher St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Member SlPC Rnanclal Advisor 400 W. state St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale lo the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 27. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaricatly entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Joseph Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha Elert-Fabing, both unmarried Original Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15, 2023 Recorded on May 17, 2023. in Document No. 2023-003951, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five and 07/100 Dollars ($236,335.07) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 876.64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 1109.94 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226.00 feel; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence Northwesterly along said Northerly line 266.12 feet on the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point which is 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of Highway M-89, thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes West 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 12320 M 89. Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number be correspondingly lower than a benefit that could be attractive your they’d be for a full-scale 40l(k) to quality part-time employees. to plan • Emergency savings account plan. payments - It’s not easy for young those And in 2024. you may find some employees to save for retirement incomes, have trouble building interesting new developments to and consider. These changes are part of the To help address this problem. emergency funds they can up lap for unexpected costs, such Congress included a provision in as a major home or car repair or SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted at the Secure 2.0 that allows employers large medical expenses. Now, end of 2022. And while some the option to provide matching if you offer a 401(k). 403(b) or parts of the law went into effect contributions employees’ 457(b) plan, you can include in 2023 — such as the new tax retirement plans (401 (k), 403(b), credit for employer contributions 457(b) and SIMPLE IRAs) when pension-linked emergency a savings account (PLESA) that plans to start-up with 100 or fewer employees these employees make qualified allows non-highly compensated student loan payments. Ofcourse, employees to save up to $2,500, — others were only enacted this if you offer this match for student a figure that will be indexed for year. Here loan payments, your costs will inflation in the future. PLESA likely increase, although these allows for tax-free monthly matching contributions are tax withdrawals without incurring • Ne\v "starter" 401 fk)/403(b) deductible. In any case, you may already want to balance any additional a 10% tax penalty. PLESA contributions are made on an expense potential after-tax (Roth) basis and must you can now offer a “starter” benefit of attracting and retaining be matched at the same rate as 401(k) or "safe haihof’ 403(b) employees, other employee contributions. plan lo employees who meet age uho and service requirements. These Ifom college. are of some haven’t you If established these a retirement plan, back pay to with have student the particularly loans. those graduated recently tax professionals to and determine to for those 50 or older) than a who are at least 21 years old and what you want to do with your typical 401(k) or 403(b) and have at least 500 hours of service retirement plan. The more you employers can’t make matching in three consecutive years must know, the better your decisions contributions. now be eligible to contribute likely will be. These plans are low-cost and to an existing 401(k) plan. The This article was written by easy to administer but the credit inclusion of part-time employees Edward Jones for use by your contributions could lead to higher business local Edward Jones Einancial these expenses for you, depending on Advisor. allowed, the amount of contributions you and since start-up costs are low, may make to employees’ plans. for employer doesn’t apply, as aren’t contributions STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Unknown Meirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter: Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs. Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek whose addres5(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE:* An action seeking quiet title to property located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as: Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long View Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water’s line, according to the recorded plat thereof; has been commenced by Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. Farmer; Dawn Barwick; Rose Marie Creek; Unknown Heirs. Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs. Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek. Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: May 21, 2024 Nikki Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC. 55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elizinga-Baxter c/o Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue HW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 217434 VI financial how these changes may affect nonelective a consult employees - Part-time employees shaUbesasf T a Ci'a OS The Barry Conservation District, its main office at 1611 S Hanover St, Suite 105. Hastings Ml 49058, has been contracted by Barry and Calhoun Counties to perform custom chemical vegetation control services of state-prohibited invasive species, phragmites and knotweed, in the right of way of roads throughout the two counties. In doing so, they will be applying the following EPA-registered materials; Clearcast Reg.# 241-43767690 (imazamox), Roundup Custom Reg.#524-343 (glyphosate), and Cygnet Plus (surfactant). All are approved for aquatic environments by EGLE. The application will be completed by commercially certified applicators of Barry Conservation District as part of the BarryCalhoun-Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area between June 10th and September 30th, 2024. klT'l ‘B.? • • • aaiibtBSW® noi[iiiis»siio((i3;;jj:®!,u iiaajaa■'•r * acediaSicanxcixfe ft X ><ai a&cs sortie ’IkCoarj •*< « idBteic stew » t* b«4 4 2e«a:iaT 5yi 1 L. ai# ftaitifi ,... 1 -s proiixj sdiool 3 it“ ‘VW,-; i csss 3 ••» i s a. lice have Report any sightings of these species to Barry Conservation District for consideration of treatment. If you own a property where treatment has occurred and wish for us to continue treatment of these species on your land beyond the public right of way, please contact the Invasive Species Coordinator Sara Huetteman at 269.908,4136 or via email bckcisma@gmail.com. 217513 *ni|. 1 ft *■>'mJ * S*. 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"'8 !■ 1 I •> 4 f 1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Help U anted I I ft CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-95541-t multi-family sale may ■ tj Ip Banner CLASSIFIEDS 217565 * “ «» ''®>ytodjC Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk * ♦ 4 4 * * Ebwrsia®: BsnrsrTrai !;».;•"*** 217848 f iJV Edward Jones. Member SlPC Public Roadside Herbicide Application 2024 WOODS: Paying Premiums I your want high limits ($6,000 per year, or $7,000 buying all hard- 1 may earn • 401(k) eligibilityfor part-time 1^nsiness Serriees 1 You with don’t who plans have lower contribution or Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Wat­ son, Bellmore. James, Lectka Absent: Hall Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to accept the quote for new doors at the township hall Roll Call Vote -All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:12 pm especially people, affecting these types of accounts. - SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 8, 2024 • 7:00 p.m. Many • Matches for student loan changes that may interest you: Trust In the matter of; The Donald I. Dorman Trust, dated June 12,2023. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald I. Dorman, who lived al 73 Culbert Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died on February 8, 2024, leaving a certain trust under the name of Donald I. Dorman Trust, dated June 12. 2023. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Donald Irving Dorman II was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent's death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Donald Irving Dorman II, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/24/2024 Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Donald Irving Dorman II 2895 North M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 616-227-1150 217641 - current on the various changes retirement stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1531678 (05-30)(06-20) Again, though, you’d be offering employees, you 11 want to stay 217847 Atested to by. Larry Watson. Supervisor the tax credit for these costs will ¥ 1: 0 If you own a business and offer a 40l0c) or similar you retirement STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE 4 New choices for business owners 1531679 (05-30)(06-20) 216685 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49056 (269) 945-3553 Kevin Beck, AAMS® CFP ® C Hd I �I Ml J k'- I 1c > t- ■ r.. 'ClJ c % 1 V. S’ 4 •x s ss : >» 'I t to add boys’ volleyball and girls’ field hockey '.'5 * e *.s sSS'SJ S'S The Representative Council of the Michi­ gan High School Athletic Association took ^veral actions during its Spring Meeting, May 5-6 in Gaylord, including approving the Mdilion of boys volleyball and girls field hockey to the lineup of MHSAA-sponsored tournament sports beginning in 2025-26 and reorganizing the winter championship calendar to end one week earlier. The Spnng Meeting of the I9-member legislative body of the Association’s more ^an 1,500 member schools is generally the busiest of Ils sessions each year. The Council considered 28 committee proposals and dealt h:.y A with a variety of eligibility rule, j stseason >sir*“s 1 tournament and operational issues. After a year long conversation about emergA mg sports at MHSAA member schools, the Council approved a Volleyball Committee « recommendation to begin sponsorship of boys volleyball with the 2025-26 school year. The Council also voted to begin sponsorship of girls field hockey beginning with 2025-26 >e Girls field hockey will be played during the Fall season, and volleyball during the W Spnng season, with the 2024-25 school year to ■tiese serve as a development period as the MHS^AA '“Xt 1 works with the current governing organiza­ 3 *«tax ®( • biL tions for those sports. These will be the first Off^ 1*^ I? «I sports added to the MHSAA’s tournament >1 offerings since girls and boys lacrosse joined the lineup during the 2004-05 school year. Changes to the MHSAA Winter Calendar will take effect in 2025-26 and include sever­ ffi al adjustments to Finals schedules and prac­ tice starts that overall will lead to the winter sports season ending one week earlier — • *««U.T'**W«s U.7* reflecting a fall survey that showed nearly 80 percent of MHSAA member schools felt the ® tour^’’fsenice *liat voor Th^r^ or/ I 7^^® ” Qirls field hockey beginning wrth the 2025-2fi <irhnni winter should be shortened. The reshaped ^.h cLb boy voK Thornapple KeSg * j * te •« k!? niust ’Ll winter sports calendar also completes compe­ wiin ciuD Doys volleyball teams participating during the spring season. (File photo) to tition before schools begin their spring breaks - which are being scheduled earlier than in offending coach or athlete shall be suspended hand-to-arm contact with the original bases ."S' M the past and places championships on dates from competition for the next 14 calendar r or back spot. ■ ^jQC that avoid potential facility conflicts. _____ _____ » days and must complete an online sportsmanA third change allows during an inversion Beginning with 2025-26, the last weekend ship course. The offending cwh’dM'^dll •\ the temporary loss of contact with the flyer ’in ihitionsjiou in February will include the Team Wrestling, not be eligible to coach in the MHSAA Tour­ while transitioning to a double-based sponge ^'Eaketo Wes’plani Bowling and Competitive Cheer Finals (with nament for that sport during that season, nor with both feet of the flyer in the hands of the Skiing Finals remaining on the Monday of be allowed to be present at the site or within bases, or to a cradle or shoulder-level or that week). The first weekend in March will sight, sound or communication of a toumabelow stunt. include the individual Wrestling, Boys Ice ^^TEOFllctUi, ment event for that team. GOLF: The Council approved a Golf Hockey and Girls Gymnastics Finals. The Here is a summary of other notable actions WTM Committee recommendation to form a Golf kl Boys Basketball Finals will move to the sec ­ Public Roadsfc wroFBito taken by the Representative Council at the Site Selection Committee to review Regional ond weekend of March with the Lower Pen­ Spring Meeting, which will take effect during Herbicide fep' tournament groupings and determine host insula Boys Swimming & Diving Finals, and the 2024-25 school year unless noted: schools and courses. the Girls Basketball Finals will permanently Regulations SOCCER: The Council approved another conclude the winter season during the third •>1BSa • The Council approved a change to the ath­ Soccer Committee proposal to institute a run­ IfSlSTEJ Ti Hi PH9T(r- iu«. weekend of March. The Upper Peninsula letic-related transfer (link) rule stating that an ning clock during the first half of matches Hl Girls & Boys Swimming & Diving Finals athlete is ineligible, in all sports participated in 3a?, Ksrep ,te^ BagP when the goal,differm^bl,is,eight or more. will remain in mid-February. With basketball • ’ at . L ot ’ ?£ during the current or previous school year if r IK Si kX'l SWIMMING,& DIVING: The Council seasons ending earlier, basketball practices hasten that student has transferred to a school where a ■pt approved a Swimming'& Diving Committee liyMafKlCalmCwbts will be able to begin five days earlier (on a coach is employed who previously was a recommendation requiring all times entered T: N ar kra: aslm taca) ram ■ Wednesday) to keep tryouts/first practice ve^ : school employee or third-party contractor at the r for MHSAA Finals for both individual and -5f’/<^srx6 dates from falling during Thanksgiving week. sero athlete’s former school. This change of lan­ relay swim events to be the times that are the More changes to MHSAA Tournament • ’V? TO." Ar a£to seeiiig quel ai t ^nd ftt«e guage bolsters the regulation to include links to fastest achieved in varsity competition during ir«T»::?a jrg competition will begin in 2024-25. The Conn. „ „„„ of way flf roads Itoigiff 73?y irjit ii H^e Tomsf^, fltfiy Cft4 “I® a coach at the new school who previously the current season and electronically verifi­ 'i Zu *B»:? ssar cil voted to add a team championship for girls employed in any way by the previous school IkJigr jc^tedsiaaiartJh hvo counties, In S3, ffej i able on SwimCloud.com. c><*-:rTifs wrestling to be awarded to the school with the Es 12 Ld 2 d re fls cl byig^iw Port applying the follwifig EPI^ • The Council approved a change to the p’->r?:jrerErf TENNIS: The Council approved a Tennis most success in the girls bracket of the Indi­ ni(hm^w?^Hfeetwfe materials; Clearast flegi football practice and competition rule to state ^3 Committee recommendation requiring the ► tf -^JT vidual Finals. A girls individual bracket was ■I Soer of 21 to He *s fin^ acrading b [imazamcii. floamip Ci that a school may not take part in an inter-*Xj •’TJTSrJS? MHSAA to reduce the number of Regional ft 36 tersd fas hen commetH - Koion 7 added for the 2021-22 season, and the team scholastic scrimmage with another school rt arr rc 9^ W AM J. Bae aif JMe H ^7*"^ tournaments for a season from eight to six if championship will be awarded based on indi­ until the Wednesday of the second week of the number of teams participating that season U 7?€ n ai« Joto II Bao? ala Joan Baxter als Plus J? vidual finishes similarly to how boys team practice and only if the team has conducted ^U^SarBjKtRoseibne for aquatic envorents byt fT is fewer than 288. championships were awarded before the dual football practice on at least seven separate Ow iwwr Hafe SUOBSOS Assij^ Jhe appli(aliofi rf te TRACK & FIELD: The Council approved format Finals were created with the 1987-88 previous days. A joint practice with another wminefdaflycertlieifaf^ a Cross Country/Track & Field Committee season. Also for 2024-25, the Council school is considered a scrimmage and may CmerafailWisiaildKl recommendation allowing for athletes to Irtnx « approved Basketball and Soccer Committee not take place until those seven days of prac­ c K terg W qualify for MHSAA Finals by reaching pre­ recommendations to seed the entire District tice have been completed. determined standards during a window begin­ tournaments in those sports using Michigan Sports Medicine & ning April I of that season and extending Power Ratings (MPR) data, which previously • The Council approved a Sports Medicine until that athlete’s Regional meet. t was used to seed only the top two teams in Advisory Committee recommendation to WRESTLING; The Council approved a 215 each bracket for girls and boys basketball and require high schools to attest by each season's Wrestling Committee recommendation to girls and boys soccer. established deadline that their high school amend the penalty for a team when a wrestler r The Council also approved a classification sports coaches have emergency action plans !• competes at an ineligible weight class during a I change in football intended to protect the specific to location which are posted, dis­ dual event. If the ineligible wrestler is discov­ state’s smallest schools sponsoring the 11-play­ persed, rehearsed, discussed and documented Ui) Sf ered during the involved match, that wrestler er format. Continuing a conversation from its within their practice plans. forfeits that match and the opposing team will Winter Meeting in March, the Council • The Council also approved a Committee be awarded six team points, plus the head coach approved a Football Committee recommendarecommendation requiring MHSAA Tourna­ of the team with the ineligible wrestler will be •» tition to cap the enrollment of Division 8 ment host sites to have an AED (automated 3£<^ Huetteman at 2^^^ assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty schools at 250 students, and then divide the external defibrillator) within visible distance resulting in a one-point team score deduction. If 9-^ rest of the 11-player schools evenly to deter­ of the event. the ineligible wrestler is discovered after the mine the enrollment lines for the other seven Officials 21?43< involved match, any points earned by the divisions. As more small schools have switched • The Council approved an Officials offending wrestler are removed from the team to 8-player, larger schools have shifted into Review Committee recommendation requir­ rc score, along with the point for unsportsmanlike Division 8 for 11-player - and this change ing a set minimum number of officials conduct, and six points are added to the offend­ guarantees Division 8 schools will play only required to work an event, designated by ed team’s total. In both instances, neither wres­ similarly-small schools during the postseason, sport and level (varsity or subvarsity). tler involved in the match in question may taking effect with the 2025-26 school year. Sport Matters compete again in that dual. If the ineligible 7To continue supporting schools providing BASEBALL: The Council approved a ri wrestler is discovered after the dual is complet­ teams at multiple levels despite low participa­ Baseball Committee recommendation requir­ ! ed, the teams have left the mat area and the tion, the Council voted to allow athletes in ing varsity teams to submit their pitch count scorebook has been signed by the official, the two more sports to compete on teams at two information electronically by noon the day results and team score will stand. levels on the same day. The Council approved following every game(s). The Council also reviewed reports on mem­ a Bowling Committee recommendation BOWLING: The Council approved a bership. with 754 senior high schools and 774 allowing bowlers to participate in subvarsity Bowling Committee recommendation allow­ junior high/middle schools in 2023-24 plus 60 ing for Regionals - Team and Singles - to be and varsity competition on the same day, pro­ elementary schools with 6th-grader participalool with It* dded the events are separate — bowlers may competed on consecutive days between tion; cooperative programs, with 392 high still be listed on only one match roster and Wednesday and Saturday of that week to school programs for 720 teams during 2023-24; pi®^. increase the possibility of more bowling eligibility advancement applications, which ,i„vteam during each event - and centers being able to host. Previously approved a Girls Lacrosse Committee totaled one; the use of Educational Transfer Regionals could be bowled only on Fridays recommendation to allow athletes to play in Forms, of which there were 128; school viola­ and Saturdays. no more than five quarters in one day, with tions, attendance at athletic director in-service COMPETITIVE CHEER: The Council overtime an extension of the fourth quarter. workshops and Coaches Advancement Pro­ 0^ approved three Competitive Cheer Commit­ At multi-team girls lacrosse tournaments gram sessions; officials* registrations (which tee recommendations related to stunting *hcre both school teams are playing, an ath­ were up 4.8 percent from 2022-23), rules meet­ while also prioritizing safety. In a braced lete would be allowed to play in as many ings attendance, and officials reports submitted 01^ ' ................................................................. .... suspended forward roll pyramid, the flyer and alves or quarters as what the school’s highfor the past three sports seasons. The Associa­ at least one bracer will be required to have a tion’s $14.8 million budget for the 2024-25 hand-to-hand/arm connection, with one or school year also was approved. Council bolstered the penalty for inapboth hands/arms of the bracer connected to The Representative Council is the 19-memP''opriate behavior toward game officials, one hand/arm/foot of the flyer, and with this ber legislative body of the MHSAA. AH but ^P^oving an Officials Review Committee r ® uniciais nevicw uum....***maneuver performed only to a cradle position five are elected by member schools. Four ^'"'^^"dation modifying the penalty for or in a forward suspended role without twists. members are appointed by the Council to *«*>> or athlete who is ejected for spitAnother change will allow a backward facilitate representation of females and < ®> hitting, slapping, kicking, pushing or suspended roll when it originates from the minorities, and the 19th position is occupied “’‘•’•t’onally and/or aggressively physically cheering surface as long as both hands of the by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (f or ***** B,'. a game official at any time during n‘ flyer maintain continuous hand-to-hand or designee. competition or after being ejected. The i I Vikings close regular season by winning three in a row ‘‘J ki JiWS *55 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 2024 — Page 13 Brett Bremer Sports Editor J The Vikings did their best to take any troubles out against the Saranac I ys Wednesday afternoon. May 22. The Lakewood varsity baseball team amassed 20 hits and 27 runs in sweeping a doubleheader against the visiting RedHawks. The Vikings followed that up by t^ing a one-run win over Cadillac at Central Michigan University Tuesday, Lakewood took game one over Saranac 16-6 in five innings. Blake Price, Ashton Pfeifer. Brennan Lehman and Seth Willette had two hits each. Pfeifer and Chanse Courtney led the team in RBIs with three apiece. Price and Landon Makley both drove in two runs. The ten Viking hits in that ballgame included triples from Pfeifer and Willette and doubles from Lehman, Price and Ethan Guiles. Courtney was the winning pitcher for the Vikings. He threw the first four innings. He gave up four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four. Lakewood won game two 21-11 m five innings. The Vikings showed off some more power. Price went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, two RBIs and three runs scored Makley tripled and Reily Teigeler had a double in that win. Courtney was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Carter Stewart drove in two runs too. Lehman got the win on the mound going the first two innings. He gave up one earned run on two hits. He struck out two. Guiles, Chaney Steward and Pfeifer all threw an inning in relief. The Lakewood team headed to Cen­ tal Michigan University to face Cadillac in a pair of ballgames Tuesday afternoon and took a 10-9 win over the Cadillac boys. Lakewood built a 7-1 lead in the first two innings, saw Cadillac rally to even things al 7-7 and then take an 8-7 lead with a run in the top of the sixth. Lake­ wood answered right back with three runs in the home half of the sixth and led ^55? J* C J s^‘ '»&’ >>.»' *45: “« ■. • 7:555^ i:? <7*1“*^ J’S®'’"" NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received al the office of the Barty County Road Commission 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. 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The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. u I 217799 The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale eleven pickups; (I) 2022 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup, (7) 2023 GMC 2500HD SLE pickups (I) 2022 GMC 35OOHD Crew Cab pickup, (1) 2023 GMC 3500HD pickup, (1) 2023 3500HD Crew Cab dually pickup. »** & < ir*^ the rest of the way. Cadi lac got within a run with the help of a Lakewood Viking error in the top of e seventh and Cadillac had runners on ine comers with two out down one, but Lehman connected with Price to nab a would-be basc-siealer at second ending the threat. ^mg a special night at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium, the Lakewood GC ys still took their turn to bat in the bottom of the seventh. That Lakewood rally in the bottom of the sixUi started with Willette being hit Courtney followed with an RBI triple that tied the game at 8-8. Price singled home Courtney from third with a me drive into left. The innings also included a walk by Makley, a single by Pfeifer and a single by Lehman. Makley scored his team’s final run in the play following Lehman's single on an error by the Cadillac guys. Pfeifer was 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and an RBI. Courtney was 2-for4 with two runs and three RBIs. He also walked once. Makley went 2-for-3 with a run, an RBI. a double and a walk. Lehman was l-for-2 with an RBI and two runs scored. Price. Garrett Feighan, Troy Acker and Steward had one hit apiece for Lakewood. Makley started on the mound and went four innings allowing seven runs on six hits and a walk, but only one of the runs against him was earned. He struck out seven. Guiles got the win with two innings on the mound in which he struck out one, walked one, allowed one hit and one unearned run. Lehman earned the save with an inning in which he allowed two hits and one unearned run. All nine Cadillac hits in the ballgame were singles. The Lakewood Vikings head to Port­ land Saturday, June I, to face the Raiders in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semi­ finals. The two teams only got one bail­ game in during their conference set in the Capital Area Activities Conference While Division this spring, a walk-off win for the Raiders in extra innings. i 1 �> 5 I I’ I J I Page 14 rage w— Thursday, May 30, 2024 - The Hastings Banner at D2 regional Saxons and Trojans close golf year ► 4 J .4*? / * 1 ’I' 54.-- J tr J 4 < 4 >1 r r.. r9 44 ♦ r *1 •• e 5^? » fl* k V 'I 9 I “s - « -IT .4 ' * w ft. t <1 5 » *4 « z; »J. •4 z V •i •.1 I ►* 4 I A. fl L> XT > .1 a » J 'Z J ' I Wi i.l- I ■ hlJ w? a. « ■r^ >9 1 . r s fri f n 1 I ' »‘ 4' '7 -/ i ' I I k A- I L *• > « *p I?. H ■i* I t i» 1I * I » V 11 ’f' v i.' uX «c st r I. 4 t R ■ '*714, P •V A-. i J.7 I i^.; Si** w i; ►’ IL a* 1 I A J— ’ r. Thomapple Kellogg was led by 84s from freshman Parker Dahley and junior Will Nathan. Junior Kyle Pratt added a 92 for TK and junior Ryan Skidmore shot a 93. Dahley had a birdie on the 512-yard, par-5 number five, part of a 41 on the front nine for the Trojan leader. The greens are really fast here. My putter has been struggling all year,” Dahley said. “I couldn’t really get it started today either, but luckily my driver and my irons really picked it up for me. I was usually smacking hybrid off the tee, going like 240, it was actually pretty pure. The driver was all right. My pitching wedge through six iron, I couldn’t ask for anything more.” Dahley fought through nerves throughout his freshman season to be the top scorer for the Trojan team in the end. He said he had some butterflies the first time he saw his name in the varsity line-up, and then that feeling came back the first time he saw his name at the top of that line-up midway through the season. His first varsity match this season was the OK Gold Conference jamboree at Quail Ridge back in-mid April. He was in the six spot in the Trojan line-up that day, and the nerves didn’t show. He led the TK team with a 44 playing on the front nine. He said the guys in his group that day. Cedar Springs Luke Tabor j and Wayland’s Tristin Elliott, kept things light and fun, which really helped him settle in. “I was so nervous going into it,” Dahley 1 said. “Going into today [at regionals], it was just like going into playing a round with my j friends.” I I G ^|4 ' t _4 I y • k X* 1 • j’T’ ♦> I s • *) •J iff I Hastings senior Owen Carroll hits hits tee shot on number four at Quail Ridge Goff Club Tuesday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional. Carroll tied for the Saxon lead with an 81 on the day. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a Av* -<<• V' - ,1 Grand Rapids Christian junior John Cassiday was the day’s individual champion with a 70. Otsego junior Spencer Shearer and Christian senior Dylan Clark both shot 73. South Christian senior Jack Vining and freshman Harris Hoekwater both scored 74. Rounding out the top four for Grand Rap­ ids Christian, sophomore Cooper Reitsma shot a 75 and sophomore Sawyer O’Grady a 78. South Christian earned its runner-up fin­ ish with junior Brody Montsma adding a 77 and junior Landon Lemmen a 78. ^r. ±S .•s :sf5:^' Z^slis ______________________________ ■ •fl I t < ... X r I ! y — .,, kir: L-r- l9 fl 1 i3 * .1 1h! -s I I b I I I ?•. I 44 (• iR fS 4 i 1r J iJl 1 FS ► I, J ^81^ I 1 ft II I T .1 % 1 i I , K I »•'W'.'- r r . 1 4 I< •» I .. * t -iiZ^ r-' _______ S' * 't, fi started the season in the top spot for the Tro­ jan team, but didn’t quite have the senior season he would have liked. Dahley said Parks really did an excellent job of helping him settle in on the varsity early on. Plainwell sophomore Drew Rayman and Unity Christian senior Colin Nieuwenhuis both shot 75 to qualify individually for the state finals at Tuesday’s regional, finishing in a tie for sixth overall. Holland Christian freshman Linus VanDenBerg shot a 76 to earn the last of the individual state qualify­ ing spots from the regional. 4** > f. a »I ?, 4 By the time the OK Gold got to its second varsity jamboree a week later, Dahley had shot his way to the top spot. He also led the TK team at the Hamilton Invitational at Dia­ mond Springs in between those first two conference jamborees. The nerves picked back up when he looked at the app teams use to keep scores and saw his name at number one heading into the jamboree hosted by South Christian at Railside Golf Club. There at the top of the line-up. he found the num­ ber ones he was shooting against certainly took things a bit more seriously, but they weren’t any less welcoming of a varsity newcomer. “Now, 1 am friends with all the other peo­ ple who are the one seeds,” Dahley said “... once I got into the groove of it, things went all right.” Senior Jordan Parks was TK’s number six at the OK Gold Conference Championship to close out the regul^ season, but only five players compete in the state,,tournament so he didn’t get to compete Tuesday. Parks 2 *' f i' 4 * 1 V .X z X 1 I * £ fL b • « Saxon senior Ryan VanDorp flips his ball up on to the green on number one at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada Tuesday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor Shooting an 81 on quick greens at Quail Ridge Golf Club isn’t a bad day. It is also not quite good enough to earn another day for the top two varsity Saxon golfers. Hastings senior Owen Carroll and sophomore Daniel Jensen both shot an 81 at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional Tournament Tuesday. That score put them in a tie for 21st individually in a field of 89 golfers. The top three teams and top three players not a part of those three teams earned spots in the June 7-8 MHSAA L.P. Division 2 State Finals that will be held at Forest Akers West Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University. The top five guys at the regional all shot 74 or better and were a part of the three state qual­ ifying teams. Grand Rapids Christian won the team regional title with an impressive 296. South Christian was the regional runner-up with a score of 303 strokes ahead of third-place Otsego’s 311. Unity Christian placed fourth with a score of 318 in a field of 18 teams. The Thomapple Kellogg boys were 11th overall with a score of 353 and Hastings was 13th at 355. Carroll closed out his final golf season for the Saxons with four straight pars on 12, 13, 14 and 15. Jensen had a great turn, firing birdies on the par-3 number nine and par-5 number ten after opening play on number 16. Saxon senior Ryan VanDorp scored a 94 and sophomore Bronson Elliott a 99 to round out their team’s scoring. -X r TrT^ Brett Bremer • a < \ * t £. th ^•7 k ’ 1/ .is • r I ■i V 4V^ I J I r* f > _ % I z 4 I et T fi. 'A I -fr s L^l A e «SPT « .4^* k It >- I r fl 4 .* T I L I r*■V Ak • u VI I ,1 k-r. 4 t r» 1ir I I Lakewood boys fifth at their D3 regionai in Montague '4^; lb I, . I s J ( £ K s. ( 4 4 t L “ Viu -/ Sports Editor Lakewood had three guys in the 80s and its other two were just off that pace at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tournament at Old Channel Trail Golf Course in Montague Tuesday. That left the Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team just a little bit shy of earning another weekend this season. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams al regionals around the state this week earn spots in the June 7-8 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Boys’ Golf Finals. The Vikings shot their way to fifth at their 18-team regional. Junior Cole Thrun led the Lakewood team with an 84, senior Chris Webb shot an 85 and senior Noah Thom contributed an 87. The Vikings’ fourth score was a 91 from junior Kenny Dutkiewicz. Senior Sam Mazurek wasn’t too far behind the scoring group for the Vikings finishing with a 93. Thrun had back-to-back birdies on number three and number four, a par-5 and a par-3, on the front nine after starting his day on number 11. Grand Rapids Covenant Christian won the team regional title with a score of 301. West Catholic was second with a score of 315 strokes ahead of NorthPointe chris- MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation License Office (269) 948-2248 //SI 10376 t'lC Insured Mobile (269) 838-5112 1 s *k< ni‘ ' I It fl ■ i; X •fcH* 1 5S as i J J* ■/ i 7 ’ A’ i i 4 i r • b ■V t »• . ..A- f . /• ?f J I •*' I I I A* Ki * I 21 A b s^. • li- ^■1 f • .rA F sb r Thornapple Kellogg junior Kylan Pratt fires a shot on number three at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Rpninnai.tn . u b, ■ a. Tue^Au uesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1i(s •5«? F Hastings sophomore Daniel Jensen watches a shot fly from the fairway towards the 9^®®^ Ort number five dufing the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divislon 2 Regional at Quail Tuesday. Jensen fired an 81 to tie for the Saxon lead at the 18-hole tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) '' '<ss> k pK/Martin leader, Matteson, Just short of state qualifiers Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Martin youngsters got to see the value of a stroke or two or three Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team had two guys within four strokes of the last ol the individual state qualifiers at its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tournament at HawksHead Golf Course in South Haven The top three teams and top three indi­ viduals not on those teams at regional tour­ naments across the lower peninsula this week earn spots in the June 7-8 state finals. DK/Martin was led by freshman Grady Matteson who fired an 89. He was one of just nine guys at the tournament to finish under 90 for the round. bpnngport’s Brody Baum was the last of the three individual state qualifiers from the tournament with an 87. Schoolcraft took the team regional title with an overall score 01 353 al the 18-leam event. South Haven was second with a score of 357 strokes ahead of Dowagiac 369 among the three state qualifying teams. Coloma’s Carter Quist was the top indi­ vidual state qualifier from the regional. He shot a 79, as the only representative from his school, to place second overall. South Haven senior Parker Williamson was the overall individual champ with a score of 76. Watervliet's Alexander Sexton shot an 84 to also qualify for the state finals. The DK/Martin team was eighth. Union City was the last team out in the race for a slate finals spot. The Chargers shot a 371 ahead of Quincy 385, Springport 386, Comstock 386, Delton Kellogg/Martin 386, Olivet 390 and Berrien Springs 398 in the top ten. (/ ( I ft <■ Sophomore Carter Brickley was right behind Matteson with a score of 91 and sophomore Tyler Howland added a 93. The Panther team also got a 113 from sophomore Gabe Smoczynski. Junior Luke Rykse led the Schoolcraft boys to the regional title with a score of 81 that had him fourth individually. The Eagles also got 90s from seniors Kolby Lloyd and Shane Rykse iind a 92 from junior Lucas Wheeler. The runner-up team from South Hav en had sophomore Will Marcoux shoot an 80 to place third, and added a 92 from junior Cade Hahn and a 109 from senior Austtyn Keh behind the individual champ Williamson. Dowagiac earned the number three spot in the standings with an 88 from senior Travis Rehborg. 93s from seniors Dane Spagnoli and Luke Spagnoli and a 95 from freshman Jeremiah Bond. A I < 4 b. b-. 4 U «* * I } ”^nt’s -Cs- X' 4 fed X ’ I V K c A \5 •fl t . X c •‘T I ' •» ’ » ■ •bs I 1' V t It . , f tin 4— A T t s. i K r. I « b 4 « * . * »— ft v®-* • f I * 4^ r A- a tian 320, Belding 333, Lakewood 347, Montague 350, Howard City Tri County 350, Pewamo-Westphalia 352, North Muskegon 355 and Comstock Park 363 in the top ten. Belding junior Brad Jenks shot a 78 to lead the list of three individual state qual­ ifiers from the regional. That group also included Hart’s Kaden Bond who shot an 821 and Orchard View’s Ethan Hodges who scored an 82. West Catholic sophomore Owen Kotowski was the day’s individual champi­ on with a two-under-71 for the round. Covenant Christian was led by a 70 from senior Michael Devries. The Chargers also got a 74 from senior Kodie Klamer, a 77 from junior Caleb Dykstra and an 80 from junior Aidan Pipe. Behind Kotowski for West Catholic, Seniors Zach Parzych and Sam Stellini and sophomore Alexander Bartish each shot an 82. The third-place NorthPointe Christian team was led by a 74 from junior Davis Formsma and a 78 from senior Declan Fink. Freshman McLleyton Shatto and senior Miles Metzger both shot an 84 for the Mustangs. The MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Boys Golf Championship will be held at Ferris State University’s Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids. ««. < I J - >4 Brett Bremer bl .R Wm �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 2024 — Page 15 d* * I 1 '■ b I I •> 11 p. /•H 4^. w J • X a; » V ’Tzfii. 4 a == ? w * ^r. t «r ril< * ( t .A 5 I 4 '* .w« 42 7 «• f- 4A I » * w«l *1 t t^BT t t . 1 ♦* 9^ « * *> II z• I-;? * s ♦ . e * r ’1 w *•« '*»■ at » h ' rZ /- •i^>X M *► I 1 < h .e^'M I I 1 1 f:u z 4 I 4 i' I I ■<! 9 w >> ‘42 , 4 7‘ ( *<! > / K 9 f _^r I 6 1 1 K J r The view inside a packed Delton Kellogg High School Gymnasium, where 75 graduates received their diplomas last week Thursday. (Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright) vl 4 b M. f _ .J I / a VAi >.*’ 1 c , -t'l 4 « f » 4 < I The Delton Kellogg class of 2024 celebrates their graduation with ® “P 14 J ceremony. (Photo by Joyce Beebe) CLASS OF GO-GETTERS: Delton graduates say goodbye to friends school i V f 1 Karen Tiirko-Ebright .Lt '■^-r 1b ?’he 1- '' ^=5 *»s 'M. »' •• Wb ■ Sonk^^^jSDoJfr'*? ■*^4 •e'^-N ’t^ ‘«s:^ k>^‘ h{ i ?».'• V < • ® "Tth jmior Bnxh, W fe ri.r yi I forward to our futures and all the potential they hold, myself being one of them.” Last Thursday, not only did 74 seniors receive their diplomas for DKHS, but another 16 students graduated from DK Academy this year. As for Childs, she ends her high school years with a 4.123 grade point average to sit at the head of her class. She will attend the University of Michiga n in the fall to pursue a biopsychology, cogni­ tion and neuroscience degree with a double minor m history of law and policy and Asian languages and culture. She intends to attend law school and is considering pursuing a Rotary Peace Fellowship. Although she has eyes on the future, Childs told the audience she will always treasure her high school experiences. Contributing fVriter As Delton Kellogg seniors walked across the stage,, leaving their past behind, they didn’t just receive their diplomas. They also carried with them invaluable friendships and life lessons, a reminder beautifully articulated by their Valedictorian Lauren Childs and Salutatorian Isabella Morey. “I’m sure everyone here has heard the ‘someday you’ll realize how good you had it’ speech,” Childs told her classmates during last week’s graduation ceremony. “The one about how high school is nothing compared to the real world, and how we should cherish these moments because it’s never going to be this easy again. Maybe that’s true. I’m sure some of us here will forever cherish the glory days of our youth. But some of us are looking '*«a< r >A * Qrx. fe^f '^^A-aarss Ik/ / I f J Hb •TEas’ r I kA:, 7 r ■/.i 4 ^1 4 kr t r * s' ■. < >I 1 w- < 9 1 r A «a&*' .'i.'L-k * ’Mt 1 . f '•■sa .1. J. • '. kl i| r", .if f Iz / ! r 4 • I I4 bl // t' IBi . < * r- • ,♦ U •fl A -:3» 4 ‘4 M ‘ * i ■ j rk J a| <? * .•» ? • «' 1' t; A’ 3' .•11 1 4 'i • >» /» 1 i > 5**f # 5 I 1 ? • . I k I 1 I • * I •* I •il Valedictorian Lauren Childs stands with her mom, Abigail Childs. (Photo bv Karen t '4 51 « TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THEHOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTH­ ER INTERESTED PERSONS: Delton Kellogg Schools pick four finalists for the superintendent’s job i PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on Thursday. June 20”. 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, within the Town­ ship. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from the public on the adoption of an amendment to Sections 2.1, 4.2, 16.5, and 17.2 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to farm supply stores. Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing H^riier After meeting behind closed doors Tues­ day night in a special session to review 12 applications for the vacant superintendent’s position, the Delton Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion narrowed its list down to four candidates. In doing so, the BOE can check off another box in its search process led by Michigan Leadership Institute Education Consultant Tom TenBrink. According to TenBrink, the BOE conduct­ ed a thorough review of the applications. The four initial interviews will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 3, inside the Delton Kellogg Elementary School gymnasium. All interviews last for 50 minutes. The following candidates to be interviewed include: Noah Wilson, who is the director of Mar­ shall Academy in Marshall, will be inter­ viewed starting at 6 p .m. - Plainwell High School Principal Jeremy Wright of Plainwell Community Schools ^gins the interview process at 7 p.m. ~ Associate Superintendent of School Jniprovement Melissa Remillard for Holland Public Schools begi ns interviewing at 8 p.m. P^ul Fulce, the former superintendent principal of Holly Park Academy in Lanwill be interviewed at 9 p.m. These interviews are open to the public. Staff, students and community members who choose to attend will be provided with written opportunities to give input to the members of the Delton BOE. ( ^- ree^.^"A/ , .Si -Hl ^1 f/yT^ « .■ r .<4 .f*: ** -Z* * » 1Vt nt ■4*' ^4 1 ' . .1!’^ / r. Amendment i^1. Section 2.1(definitionoffamsuDDlv store): If adopt­ ed. the amendment would modify the definition of farm supply store to include the support of additional farming and rural living needs “Although this is an expedited superintendent search process for Delton Kellogg Public Schools, the important steps in a typical superintendent search are being taken to secure the best candidate for this leadership position.” dards for farm supply stores): If adopted, the amendment would add subsection N and include provisions specific to farm supply stores as a special exception use. Specific standards would pertain to siting, off-street loading, outdoor display, and outdoor storage. AmendmenLltS. Section 16.5 (land use standards table): If adopted, the amendment would add farm supply stores to the AR. Agricultural/ Residential zoning district as a special exception use in the table. — Tom TenBrink, education consultant, Michigan Leadership Institute zone): If adopted, the amendment would add farm supply stores as a special exception use in the AR. Agricultural/Residential zoning district in alphabetical order. J « Following all of the interviews on Monday, June 3, the board will select two to three candidates to bring back for final interviews on Monday, June 10. Once again, the community is invited to give written input to the board, which will be considered by the BOE during the open session meeting. According to TenBrink, the BOE will deliberate in an open session on who they believe should be hired as the next superin­ tendent of Delton Kellogg Public Schools. He added that in most cases, the board members will select their final candidate on the evenmgofJune 10. TenBrink, who is entering his fourth year working for MLI, has 44 years of experience in education. His experience includes 34 years at Jenison Public Schools, where he served as the superintendent for 18 of those years. Before becoming the interim superinten­ dent at DK schools, Dr. Nick Damico was the i “The Class of 2024 is a class of go-getters. We show up and aren’t of getting our dirty. It’s dt i that bring together despite our ” Township Zoning Ordinance See GRADUATES, page 16 Turko-Ebright) > ' z. < 4 IS I 'LN ■ A“- 15 J s •t ! - . 4 '•« « V I « .■ i r I- z 9 r* h* 1 4 Z! . ' 4 4 I b J * 0’* t * r^i 1 I kbb^ Tit i T;{iS^ . .9 r 1 “Don’t get me wrong, 1 have a lot of amaz­ ing memories from my time here,” Childs said. “I’ve participated in theater, kick line, fInteract, NHS, drum line, student councif Quiz Bowl and band during my time at V Delton.” VI, /Early morning meetings and long practices 1 9 T I ** t could have been challenging for Childs. I don’t regret being an active part of the r* community in our school. One thing I have (• I always appreciated about my peers is their . •< 1 M V. involvement,” Childs said. “The Class of I •» 2024 is a class of go-getters. We show up and •■ aren’t afraid of getting our hands dirty. It’s one of the many things that bring us together V despite our differences.” Besides her involvement in student council .> at DKHS, her list of school activities, awards and recognition include being National Honor Many Delton Kellogg graduates decorated their caps for graduation. (Photo by Society President and Interact Club vice pres­ Karen Turko-Ebright) ident, serving as Miss Delton, receiving the National Rural and Small-Town Recognition 1 Award, theAP Scholar Award, the AP Scholar I Award with Distinction and being a National Merit Scholarship qualifier. 'T Like Childs, Salutatorian Isabell Morey r** will treasure her high school memories. ♦ It is a bittersweet occasion; we are filled .1 with overwhelming pride and joy from ■ I afraid J accomplishing what we have been working t f k toward over the past four years, and yet, we I 7^^ Ihands one I are leaving behind many treasured people and the many things memories,” Morey said. “Toward the end of this semester, I asked both upper and under­ ’'' us 1 classmen ‘What’s something you would want FRY? ,1 to say to the graduating class before they I •< leave?”’ Morey said she had many amazing differences. responses to choose from. Some of them ft ' include the following: -I — Lauren Childs, - “The graduating class was always so helpful and kind and 1 am going to miss all of Valedictorian, Delton you.” Delton Kellogg Salutatorian Isabella Kellogg Class of 2024 The senior class of 2024 Morey has made pos-to attend Grand __________________ _ plans Valley State itive and long-lasting friendships and also University in the fall to pursue the^^health inspired many others to be a part of the comcare field. (Photo by Karen Turko-Ebriaht) munity in school.” — “I’m so happy to have known you all. I feel like part of me is being left behind as we 17807 HOPE TOWNSHIP all say goodbye to each other. I know you will Notice of Public Hearing and Planning Commission Meeting all go far and do amazing things.” to Consider the Adoption of Amendments to the Hope principal at DK High School until recently. Damico is expected to begin his new super­ intendent position at the Hasting Area School System on July 1. Delton High School Guid­ ance Counselor Jim Hogoboom is now the interim principal of Delton Kellogg High School. The superintendent’s position became avail­ able after Dr. Herman Lartigue Jr. resigned at a school board meeting on April 15. MLI is conducting an expedited superin­ tendent search for the Delton Kellogg School District to ensure a superintendent is in place by July 1. “Although this is yi expedited superinten­ dent search process for Delton Kellogg Pub­ lic Schools, the important steps in a typical superintendent search are being taken to secure the best candidate for this leadership position,” TenBrink said. “This is not any different than all the other searches we do.” < ) A copy of the zoning ordinance and the proposed amendments are available for review at the Hope Township Office during regular busi­ ness hours 9:00 a m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. Oral com­ ments will be taken at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. In­ dividuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I I I �1 T Page 16 — Thursday. May 30. 2024 — The Hastings Banner GRADUATES, continued from - “Good job getting this far and good luck, Stay focused on your goals and don’t forget to tell your parent.s you love them.” Morey plans on pursuing the health care field at Grand Valley Stale University. She leaves high school with a 4.065 GPA and a list of school activities, awards and special recognition, including the National Honor Society, varsity swim/dive (captain). varsity soccer, and Quiz Bowl. “Our time together has been filled with unforgettable experiences and shared moments that have shaped us into the people we are today. As we embark on the next chap- (I I on stage.” She also addressed the sophomore class, who, she said, “taught me how to be obnoxious and not care, which has really helped me become unashamed and be myself. I Gmm2 4 j ^= I i>r \ * L I She told the audience that the words they speak have more power than they think and can sometimes keep others from expressing themselves. , . “I know that gossip and backhandedness will never truly stop so I will impart my sec­ ond piece of advice: Be yourself. There s no reason to hide who you are. There will always be people there to support you. People there to encourage you,” Childs said. “When I w^ on the stage for the first time, I had people encourage me to overcome my fear and get the show goes on. That particular lesson may be the most important one ever learned in these halls, and I hope this year’s graduates take it to heart as they embark on their indi­ vidual paths.” “A lot of people live in fear of judgment, and il absolutely kills me to see it. Nobody can find out who they really are if they are not able to express themselves,” Childs explained to her classmates and added that she has two pieces of advice that she wants her classmates to hear. ‘‘Firstly, nobody bene­ fits from judgment. Not a single person becomes better from looking down upon others, especially when they look down on people who are simply trying to live their own life.” between groups of people are blurred. While there may be separate friend groups, we all page 15 inevitably become connected,” Childs said. The valedictorian shared her favorite ter of our lives, I am filled with gratitude for example of connecting with friends in Fol­ the journey we have shared together, Morey lies, a theater group. Childs highlighted acts said. “From group projects, study groups, an such as drum line and kick line, which bring lab partners in the classroom, to teammates, people into the theater program who may not members and friends outside of the classhave set foot on stage otherwise. room, we have formed bonds since way back This year, more than ever, we saw people in elementary school, some of which will step up and take charge to pul on a good continue to last throughout our lives. show, even if they had no previous experi­ Childs said she has grown close with many ence with theater. It is in ways like this that students across grades and cliques this year. my point is highlighted further. Delton is a ‘‘It’s no secret that the sophomore class is school where people stick together and supmy favorite. I know this speech is supposed .................................. to be about seniors, but I think the beauty of port each other,” Childs said. “Even when things get hard, we persevere and ensure that attending a small school is that the borders .1 j t A I I * AV * I K- f I F Kayle Antolovich Duncan Anderson Cadence Artis r Andromeda Barnes Rhys Bedford Austin Bagley Delton Kellogg High School Class of 2024 * RR* 1 Dr. Nick Damico Mr, Mike Mohn Principal Dean of Students Parker Bagley *■ Haley Baker Sarabeth Beeke Avery Barker Riley Bardo J -± IJ .’I 1 uBi 1 I 1 ri i J Michael Bhola Lily Bunday Allison Brandli Ik J J 1 F 46 9 L I ri ‘I 6 * K Cade Burns Breanna Chandler Lauren Childs Shane Church Ev^k Cowles Adrian DeBoer Alexis Delaphiano Andrew Diamond Victor Gonzalez Kyleigh Hamlin Camron Hobert Trinity Jenkins Joseph Johnson it 'i?. 1.' k 5 T □ - i I ■ 4 - I I il I I y 4.^ J I . F F’** -'4r. 1'. 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HUNTER MCLAREN '“=>^ J Staff Writer S’.^ ' < * 1 IO \ 1 <%* A .-o: r L V IF* X < I 1 c ***"TT-..; <* «W r V r * «B f »• • •* % » V “r V «* V-**-«? v ** JO 7 ( 4*- O' * • J rt It''** .. •» f I 1 u \ ’ 4-^ r I «• ft y * *-« %• t r A *r 1? JW* k. ft > t >r» 'X- 4^. t r*> ■ 1 I b« » *• ■''-U, 4 l^-Vf .'^*’ * • t A ■ > (t V / -e« r* * / « J ‘4:« V-* ’9^. .. XZ- rv K. T I ' '«r 9 > *1 I • -J*- A % i ( r'-’ 1 F'- f 7A LA Iw .•» ^«n*: pW lf *• • *- <1T-* Community members gathered around the Hastings band iast Thursday for the Concert at the Hayfield fundraiser. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) CONCERT ATmakes TH E HAYFI ELD return after extended hiatus f a HUNTER MCLAREN various pieces throughout the night. This year’s Concert at the Hayfield was the first since 2019. First hosted in 2013 by alumni band parents Mary Wierenga and Louis Wierenga, Jr., the event quickly became beloved by com­ munity members both for its cause and unique location audience members gather in a hayfield at the Wierengas’ farm to hear the band play. Hastings Band Director Spencer White chronicled the event’s beginnings, admitting he was skeptical when Louis staff Writer A Hastings tradition made its long-awaited return last week Hastings community members showed up in droves wi± lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the Concert at the Hayfield last week Thursday. Benefitting the Hastings Band Boosters, attendees enjoyed hotdogs, hamburgers and Moo-Ville ice cream while bidding on silent auction items. Hastings band members performed See BLOCK PARTY on 7 Wierenga, who also serves as a Hastings board of education member, first approached him with the idea. “I thought, ‘OK, he came to the meet­ ing, he told me he wants to do this thing. I’m going to be nice to him. That’s the end of that conversation. We’ll never get around to that,”’ White said. “But he was very persistent. He kept coming to meetings. Finally, we set a date here, that first concert in 2013.” White said the event grew in scope See HAYFIELD on 9 Local governments review county’s draft ordinance for solar projects JAYSON BUSSA 11 townships and two villages Editor that the Barry County Planning Commission serves as planning All local units of government authority over. in Barry County are reviewing The ordinance is a crucial the draft of an ordinance that would regulate solar energy projone as large-scale commercial solar energy projects ects throughout the are in the works in county. r ■• Johnstown Township ' Last week, the ■ Consumers and will likely come Barry County Board Energy breaks together elsewhere as of Commissioners ground on the state’s government went into a closedAgriEnergy center eyes lofty green ener­ door session with an in Johnstown gy goals. attorney to review the Township See SOLAR draft, which would See story on page 2 PROJECTS on 8 be utilized by the I T^’FIS^ |'•‘’W• “■'X ■■ ( ‘f ' b .i * • *>: RELATED NEWS r I u t I I t w li t '1 I 1 rT I 1 ' i G. U. 'I * ***i^^M« 11 A I I?! ’<¥: 7 V IMF JAYSON BUSSA Editor One of two men accused of carrying out the first homicide in Barry County in over two-anda-half years was arraigned on Monday morning. Brady Allan West, a 29-yearold from Battle Creek, appeared via Brady video feed Allan West from the Barry County Jail, listening in as he was charged with open murder and as a fourth­ time habitual offender. West is accused of killing 79-year-old Jimmy Sykes, whose body was found in a drive­ way along Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township. Sykes wasWest’s bond was set at $1 million, all but guaranteeing that he will sit in the county jail as his case liyaF*' - • .I * One arraigned on homicide charges in 79-year-old man’s death t I‘ • f- Organizers of a new summer event hope to bring people to downtown Hastings for dinner, drinks and live music. The Social District Street Dance will be taking place the sec­ ond Saturday of June, July and August, starting this weekend on June 8. The event will be hosted by the Downtown Business Team, a board of Hastings community stakeholders and business owners responsible for other downtown events like “Girls Night Out.” The event is set to take place on South Jefferson Street, with the half-block near State Street closed to traffic. There, attendees will be able to bring food and drinks from downtown eateries and enjoy live music. The event is set to take place from 5 to 10 p.m. June 8, July 13 and Aug, 10. Grumpy «BHAnr <Wu.* An ordinance is in the works to regulate commercial solar energy projects in most areas of Barry County. (Stock photo) I • See HOMICIDE CHARGES on 7 •I « •1 .X’ ;B0Lr I i I• i “i £ • ht ’X b. ' * V I t ) **<• <1 * f■ rV'T f . i: I. i. ♦ I PAGE 2 I ;'-^•l COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS I I SHOP LOCAL —• s Fa 'iAn C 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER I* • SUBSCRIBE ’*r’ ■eg ts I I .-5SS5 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE d I Spend it here. Keep it here. 'I /- 4 * COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOICE DISAPPROVAL OVER UPCOMING PRIDE EVENT • 12 1 J k k. e I L0il«^ 12^^ <* 9^ THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 616-897-9261 >a * I* y ' ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ I ) I AB A I 1 �ir I gr I 1 1^ 4 ; THE HASTINGS BANNER June 6, 2024 I WWW. HasHngsBanner .com (Consumers Energy breaks ground on Agri Energy center in partnership with Spring Creek Farms JAYSON BUSSA Editor Consumers Energy broke ground last Thursday on a renewable energy project in partnership with Spring Creek Farms in Johnstown Township, effectively launching the state’s first AgriEneigy center. The sprawling farm, located along M-37 Highway in both Barry and Calhoun counties, will host a renew­ able natural gas (RNG) biodigester and a 140-megawatt solar array, which Consumers Energy stated would gen­ erate enough energy to power 25,000 homes. The biodigester portion of the proj­ ect, which is what project officials broke ground on, passed through the Barry County Planning Commission early in the year. According to Barry County Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus, Consumers Energy has not submitted any plans for the solar portion of the project. Solar projects have proven to be a hot-button topic in Barry County and throughout the rest of the state, especially after the state legislature passed laws that allow utilities to bypass approval from local units of government and instead request permission from the state’s ST’ I . 4 -B s w.— li* i>< J , -r ’ V : r I k . ’i9 L 7' I - < f to ♦ % B k • 1 i 4 I« <•»* L </ V £ £ f ' < A 1 . .r * n I i ► L " 4.1 ( * f t. c. t I I ’V ) M 9 > •F ’k w ► i * A I r 4 < 11 *• I < a I w»* \t I t «• K I ♦ K 4 I * ! ’ ■■ •« t ’* 4 ' ' t I **’• ■ ih s r V t » I * }■ 5 .f ' t-t 1 .■• K M" <* * tJ * A r I * 1 Officials with Consumers Energy and Spring Creek Farms in Johnstown Township break ground on a new AgriEnergy center last week. (Photo provided) Michigan Public Service Commission. Utilities cannot submit applications to the state until Nov. 29, if ±ey decide to go ±at route. McManus said that Consumers Energy has indicated it plans to wait and see what the county’s forthcoming ordinance on solar energy projects will entail. Through its partnership with Consumers Energy, Spring Creek Farms, which is operated by Alto-based Swisslane Farms, plans to stay oper­ ational while reducing emissions and adding energy output to the grid. “This first-of-its-kind project provides a blueprint not only for other farms, but I for the entire state, on how to integrate the clean energy transformation into existing businesses,” David Hicks, vice president of clean energy devel­ opment for Consumers Energy, said in a statement. “This project will produce meaningful solar output and significant­ ly reduce emissions, while enabling a local institution to keep its doors open. This is truly a win for everyone.” RNG technology captures methane released by decomposing organic wastes — like the manure from cows and purifies it. on dairy farms Consumers Energy announced earlier this year the expansion of its RNG pro­ gram, which aims to reduce emissions for the company and the state’s fanners in ±e coming years. Bruce Campbell, a Barry County Commissioner who represents Johnstown Township, attended the ground-breaking ceremony and com­ mented on the project during Tuesday morning’s meeting of the county board’s committee of the whole. “It’s going to be an interesting project,” he said. “It’s kind of a cutting-edge project. It’s putting Michigan on the map with this leadership trying to figure out how to save mother earth and that’s basically what we’re doing.” I 3 |toL'5M .r.i^ I I I k ■ r I 1 11 H'S • 4 *• I 0^ . -'I*. « I r I f 9^ 4 1 ■ <t b A 3*^ * w #»* V . '.t i 6 El^ ■u A* f T* ':4 - "SS 4< J i ’ft **" < « t:** <1 1 t ( - i .-rf ax'*Tr’=^ Pastors, community members speak out against scheduled Hastings Pride event i’ras ;!*■ 1".^ •i Mei M I I li Scott Price, pastor at Lifegate Church, was one of many pastors and community I members speaking against a Hastings Pride event scheduled for later this month. (Screenshot from Hastings City Council broadcast) HUNTER MCLAREN people.” “I know this event was promoted as a family-friendly event, but how can actions that can not procreate be fam­ ily-friendly,” Price said. “That doesn’t even make sense.” Randy Andrews, pastor at New Beginnings Church of God, said LGBTQ events “confuse” children. Andrews then referenced a wide­ spread and repeatedly debunked urban myth and conservative talking point regarding cat litter boxes used in pub­ lic schools. “With all the confusion of gender ; things that are going on in our children, when they say they’re this or that — we even have a child say they relate to a cat and they wanted their teacher to have kitty litter in the classroom,” he said. “With all this confusion, we need to stand up for what’s right.” Charles Hertzler, a city council can­ didate, said he had no issues with his gay neighbors and their relationship at home. He said he took issue with LGTBQ issues being made public, and asked if it’d be possible to host a simi­ lar event celebrating heterosexuality. “Can we have straight parades? C’mon, lets go out there and have a straight parade,” Hertzler said. “Its equal terms ri^t? I don’t like it. I as a social construct a “transgender Staff Writer fallacy,” labeled drag queen perfor­ Nearly a dozen members of the pub­ mances as “obscene” and equated the lic spoke out against a Hastings Pride event to “the public promotion of sex­ event scheduled for later this month. ually deviant behaviors.” Among them were pastors and “Are you endorsing the public local political candidates. A small grooming of children and teenagers crowd filed into Hastings City Hall for immoral abuse by pedophiles?,” last week to speak against the event Buege asked. “If you are not, then during the public comment portion why did you vote unanimously in of last Tuesday’s city council meet­ favor of a festival that promotes such ing. The Hastings Pride Festival, set unnatural behaviors?” don’t like it a bit.” to take place June 29 at Thomapple Scott Price, pastor at Lifegate Hertzler went on to say he would Plaza, was approved by council mem­ Church, said LGBTQ youth are at have voted against approving the bers last month. higher risk of suicide not because of event if he were on Ae board. The event, the first of its kind in discrimination but because of gen­ “ I ’ m running for city council right Hastings, will have live music, enter­ der-affirming treatnow, third ward, tainment and resources for LGBTQ ments and surgeries and if I was on that 44Sitting up here as individuals. Event organizer Sydney sought by some board right now I Smith said the event will be fami­ transgender youth. a city councilman, definitely would ly-friendly, with proceeds benefiting “The (LGBTQ) have said no,” the Hastings Gay Straight Alliance it ’ s not really an easy groups will tell you Hertzler said. “It’s and I’ll Be Your Rock, a Nashville­ the youth are taldng job. It’s really easy not what we want based organization providing support their lives because in our town. It’s to sit here and point for LGBTQ teens. of the hatred of not what I want my Those who spoke out against the people who don’t fingers at somebody. grandkids to come event last Tuesday said they took accept them or who Just remember, there ’ s to this town and issue with the event on moral and they are,” Price see.” religious grounds, asking council always two sides to every said. “The truth is, Joel Ibbotson, members to rescind their approv­ we are now begin­ story, and we are bound cunently a can­ al. Some said they felt city council ning to see kids are didate for Barry members were not representing their by the law here, too. yy looking to take their County Sheriff, constituents by allowing the event to life because of the John Resseguie said he was neither proceed. rify council member and mayor pro tempore irreparable damage for nor against the “By allowing this gay pride festi­ of puberty blockers council’s decision val, the city council as a group or as and sexual transition surgeries.” to approve the event. He urged coun­ individuals is endorsing things many Price went on to call drag queen percil members to uphold their oath to Hastings residents and voters can not formances “deceptive propaganda, both the state and federal constitution, and will not endorse,” said Andrew citing a video he had seen of a drag listing some citizens ’ protected rights * Buege, pastor at Hastings Bible queen getting children to say “Free such as the right to peaceably assem­ Missionary Church. Palestine,” which he characterized as ble, the right to address grievances Buege called the concept of gender “promoting children against Jewish with the government, freedom of speech and freedom of religion. We are not to judge those people f. ■ i« ■ in as Christians, we are to love them. Period,” Ibbotson said. “They will « K DOOR IS OPEN! know we are Christians not by our •FABRICS FROM MODA®, QT, NATHAN,^ judgment, but by our love,” MAYWOOD, OTHERS John Resseguie, city council mem­ ‘ ZIPPERS THBF4 n N, ^BURL^ ber and mayor pro tempore, seemed to Tra^Jor address the crowd during time allotted for council member comment. our country OUESTiONS: “Sitting up here as a city council­ ASK US... man, it’s not really an easy job. It’s really easy to sit here and point fin­ A. *•'1 oJsafew "Ja^rtieA 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-96 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm gers at somebody,” Resseguie said. Just remember, there’s always two sides to every story, and we are bound by the law here, too. n t 4 M® 5 • i iiiH J K as*'* •R MBIV« .*3 *T Vs A i irio* r V s* A R •• tflSSJ® as©’’®' *rT' // snJCcS?-' I ) % * 4 >1^ 4N> • «««.*■ h J * ’ g!e!i!3itac'3sa5iDSi V« •51^ 1 4 .—I* ■c: V’' '«• I > : b. 4- i '.^’pz If 5^ . L> I r < 3» elScT - jjttefi C2' ML'IlilHfi k 7! tow ft «• >* 1 Second Ward City Council member Mandy Furrow resigned from her council seat, effective May 28. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) isl^^srar^ 1 Irf •I ’SB r* 32®SC’WT ndsraZkisGssi® A* Ikfer^jlaEOiiesi’s is* • <W '^hsssiT-flscsa Hastings City Councii member resigns, city looking to fill vacant seat hsbuasDiK^h *** i!iJa8aCi!K(a&iEix «s * «. i .V ^{BRSigT^rs * 3S 9 WBSb?** '''^: ^Jtsej lS?: I »4R Sb. w 1 1 HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer S'^''’ii«i %'t < Wl<| I I The Hastings City Council is looking to fill a vacancy on the board following a resignation. Board member Mandy Furrow stepped down from her position last week, with the board accepting her resignation last week. Per the city’s municipal charter code, the city has 45 days follow­ ing a resignation to appoint a new member to the council. Mayor Dave Tossava said the position will be posted for interested candidates to apply. Applicants must be reg­ istered voters and residents of the city’s second ward. A few top candidates chosen by Tossava will be interviewed by city council members at a special meeting, where they will select one candidate to be appointed to the seat. Tossava said he hopes to have a new member in the seat before the council's July 8 meeting. The process will look similar to the one that took place last November, when board members voted to appoint current coun­ cil member Jordan Brehm to an empty fourth ward seat. After sev­ eral secret ballot votes and failed motions to appoint a candidate led to tense discussions during the November special meeting, board members voted on and adopted a streamlined process for appointing new council members. Council members will hold a secret ballot vote. Another vote will then be held ranking only the top two candidates from the first vote, with the winner of the second vote earning the appointment to the seat. If the city council fails to appoint a candidate in the 45-day window, a special election will be held. Candidates will file a petition to fill the seat like a normal elec­ tion, and members of the public will vote to appoint someone. Mb EH ^EiUti »* * .W-l LM 1 * w > . t < r. M» St 4 Ii tfit- !> .. •'t - r«s3^^«t 4 (« V A > % .< M, x« >» ‘1! i Hl k !%'' % V II M *- w s I ■*. % * % ■'on * Sr k h VX S \ * . * \ 5 hl % s s. :?.W T5 \ t ’t ♦ » �J k K, 'J 9 s B a n n e r. c o m THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 rr 3 11 M 4 ♦* A p r wJ r L I ** I ' <- u *rr t fv/' A A I I »4 ▼ f A t r i * 14 '’if X •» j I k > > r ♦ / ’T ' is T I « 4 % I V. f. I f i. ej t ' .• 1 ■ kVi V V. i s Q Vr > u 7'• < t. w I r •5^ M Sisr s » rIB ► w?* > I9^ - to 11 Kathryn Koetje, who was named valedictorian at Barry County Christian this year, provides some words of advice to her classmates on Saturday during graduation. ItLV-/- • Graduating seniors at Barry County Christian listen as salutatorian Zachary Baughman speaks during Saturday morning’s graduation ceremony. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) r Barry County Christian’s senior class, eight students strong, toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of Saturday morning’s graduation ceremony. Eight seniors graduate at Barry County Christian r JAYSON BUSSA Editor '’*»*^* *1 Dirt S' ** I Q:s * \ r - & if ’Viiarl County Christianri«A^ since it wasoofir established in 1988 as a merger between Hastings Christian School and Nashville Christian Academy. With a gym filled with parents, family, friends and well-wishers, the graduation ceremony often seemed more like eight long-time friends and their teachers swapping stories and inside jokes while reflecting on the years spent at Barry County Christian. This included frequent adventures off campus for coffee or food and their trips to Tennessee during their junior and senior years. At one point, to complete a long-run­ ning inside joke, a baby goat was brought into the gym to the confusion of many but the amusement and laughter of the rnnntv Belonging to a senior class with only eight students can have its perks. Each of the eight graduating seniors at Barry County Christian had a moment to shine in the spotlight on Saturday morn­ ing as they completed their high school careers with a graduation ceremony in the gym of their Hastings campus. These seniors include Zachary Baughman, Kathryn Koetje, Javien Repp, Hannah Smith, Kara Hendrick, Sarah Nystrom, Broden Schultz and Mikaila Thompson. The eight seniors join a list of 191 graduates that have already left Barry Ji —1 graduating class. The keynote speech was delivered by first grade teacher Tammy Potter, who will be retiring after three decades of experience in the world of education. “My hope is that you experience the fullness in this life that God has given you and the fullness of a life to come,” Potter said. “I think Proverbs 3:5-6 puts it all very succinctly. ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowl­ edge Him and He will make your paths strai^t.’” Latin and logic teacher Kristen Williams delivered an emotional student charge while the graduating class also heard form their salutatorian Baughman I'i and valedictorian Koetje. “We are at the part of the ceremony where you have to listen to a 17-yearold give life advice. Yeah, I don’t know whose idea that was,” Koetje said. When I found out it was my job to present a speech today, my only thought was ‘Why would anyone listen to me?”’ “I found a Maya Angelou quote that put this life advice quite nice. ‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’” £ stica- Lake 0 council invites three candidates to second-round village manager interviews 2? M J SK B / It'l Estate® 5 KKfer » f Ci)' CflzicS M' fesigfied card sei effective cv * * J K rsas teeiiff» 4 V r- raKrffiiK’m das’ z Bear < yi» SifcS B3 C 4 I N »£■ 1» ar •e Uiqstili Wliiliti lesp, ill) Miiil la ill mitsaal • I • •r> 5 IP ■BWM rre’ llrHisangsCjlf'CoariJ^ 'dssss CSC •• 5*: « 1 -■ .'"O', S' ss’ *! t (I* 4 VanBoxel is currently Coldwater s director of planning and neighborhood services. He also served as nearby Stanton’s village manager from 2021 to 2023. Joseph was Paw Paw’s village manager from 2021 until 2023. Before that, he served as mayor of Mount Pleasant from 2019 until 2021 and was also a Mount Pleasant city commissioner between 2018 and 2021. The three will return for hour-long interviews. The first 15 minutes will consist of a tabletop exercise, one the candidates will be given a few days to prepare for. Each candidate will be given identical scenarios. These will likely be issues or emergencies that Lake Odessa could face. The three will be tasked with walking council mem­ bers through how they would solve County Undersheriff on administrative leave pending an investigation JAYSON BUSSA r pf CoDV^Editor^'^’^^^ , , Lake Odessa s village manager search will extend a few more weeks, at least, after council members decided last week to invite three candidates back for second-round interviews. Jacob VanBoxel, William Joseph and Michael Landis were invited this week to return to Lake Odessa on Monday for a second-round interview. The three are vying for Lake Odessa’s village manager job — something that has been vacant since December. In the meantime, Gregg Guetschow has been serving as interim village man­ ager. Landis most recently served as Gibraltar’s city administrator from 2021 until this year. He worked up to the position, beginning as the assistant Editor Barry County Undersheriff Jason Sixbeny is off the job at the SherifTs Office and voluntarily stepped away from his role as varsity baseball coach at Hastings High School. Sheriff Dar Leaf confirmed to the Banner that Sixberry is on administrative leave pending an investigation. With the investigation ongoing. Leaf did not elabo­ rate on what he is being investigated for. In tandem with that news, school offi­ cials announced that Sixbeny has stepped away from his role as baseball coach, cit­ ing concerns from some parents. “On (May 29), some concerns about Mr. Sixberry were brought to my atten­ tion. After hearing those concerns, I thought it best to have Coach Sixbeny step aside for the remainder of the sea­ son, which was three practices and a district game on Saturday, until I could investigate the allegations. That inves­ tigation is not yet complete,” Mike Goggins, athletic director at Hastings, wrote to the Banner via email. “Of course, if we discover any behav­ ior rises to the level of being illegal we will turn it over to the authorities,” Goggins added. All coaches at the school are at-will employees and are approved each season by the school board based on recommen­ dations from the athletic director. Tim Berlin, assistant superintendent of operations at Hastings Area School System, echoed Goggins’s account, but declined to elaborate on the nature of the concerns. County records show that Sixberry has served as a deputy sheriff and a sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office for nearly 30 years. He retired and then was re-hired as the undersheriff, a position he has held for almost four years. County board, consultant settle on timeline for administrator search JAYSON BUSSA Editor 4 I - -r *. A timeline for the Barty County’s search for a new administrator is now set. During the county board’s commit­ tee of the whole meeting on Tuesday morning, commissioners met with Ryan Cotton, a contractor with GovHR who is quarterbacking the search. Together, they locked in the key dates in the search, which include: _July 12: An electric book featuring information on the best eight to 14 can­ didates will be delivered to the board. July 16: Behind closed doors, the selection team will pick four to six candidates to interview. This is kept confidential until a candidate accepts the invitation to interview. — July 19: First interviews with finalists in front of the Board of Commissioners. — July 23: Second interviews with an even more narrow field of finalists. An offer is ideally extended on this day, as well. _Aug. 26: Tentative start date for the new hire. The county is seeking to replace Michael Brown, the current adminis­ trator who is scheduled to retire at the end of August after serving the county for more than 30 years. such a crisis, what assumptions they made made and and why. why. The The final final 45 45 minutes minutes of the interview will be a more casual conversation with council members. Council members discussed the can­ didates at length last week but were unable to narrow the pool. This influ7~-rr. C R .* • '.s X' • 5.. k - 4^; I V *1 ■I ■ r';. W J 1 1, t I FOCUS ll b Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP 0 Financial Advisor Member SlPC -1 Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 Don’t let investments take a vacation compounding rate of return to keep you moving toward a comfortable retirement and other long-term goals. • Invest with a purpose. When you work intensely at something, it's usually because you have a definite result in mind. And this sense of purpose applies to investing, too. If you buy a stock here, and another one there, based on “hot” tips you might have seen on television or the internet, you may end up with a jumbled sort of portfolio that doesn’t really reflect your needs. Instead, try to follow a long­ term investment strategy based on your financial tolerance, risk goals, asset accumulation needs, liquidity and time horizon, always with an eye toward where you want to go in life — how long you plan to work, what sort of retirement lifestyle you envision, and so on. • Be strategic with your Over the investments. years, you will likely have a variety of competing financial goals and you’ll want your investment portfolio working to help achieve all of them. That means, though, that you’ll likely need to match certain investments with specific goals. For example, when you contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, you’re putting away money for retirement. But Summertime is almost here and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road. But even if you decide to lake a vacation, you'll want other areas of your life to keep working — especially your investments. So, how can you prevent your investments, and your overall financial strategy, from going on “vacation”? Here are a few suggestions: • Check your progress. You want your investments to be working hard for you, so you’ll need to check on their performance periodically but be careful about how you evaluate results. Don’t compare your portfolio’s results against those of a market index, such as the S&P 500, which tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies listed on American stock exchanges. This comparison may not be particularly valid because your own portfolio ideally should include a range of investments. including U.S. and foreign stocks, corporate and government bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other securities. So, instead of checking your progress against a market index, use benchmarks meaningful Io your individual situation, such as whether your portfolio is showing enough growth potential based on a 9 ♦ J “I am disappointed there doesn’t seem to be an overall clear consensus about the three,” said Trustee Carrie Johnson. See INTERVIEWS on 8 Financial f Aiai enced the decision to invite the three back back for for another another rnnnd round nfintprvipwc of interviews. h if you want to help your children go to college or receive some other type of post-secondary education or training, you might want to save in a 529 education savings plan, which allows tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Or, if you want to save for a short-term goal, such as a wedding or a long vacation, you might choose an investment that offers significant protection of principal, so the money will be available when you need it. Ultimately, this type of goals-based investing can help ensure your portfolio is always working on your behalf, in the way you intended. When you take a will vacation. you hopefully be more relaxed and refreshed. But if you let your investments stop working as hard as they should, the results could be stressful. So, be diligent about your investment it strategy, monitor regularly and make those moves appropriate for your situation. By doing so, you can’t necessarily guarantee a long day at the beach, but you’ll have a good chance of enjoying a sunny outlook. T/ii.v article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC I i �f ' . •rf f c •J y z J c y ' _r, 4 1 z 0. 1 y:/.. www.HastingsBanner.com THE HAST INGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 4 Lit'? 7 > IN MY OPINION same emphasis on community news New look er, and longtime community esist the urge to pick 55? lZ member, Fred Jacobs and up the telephone and also read a bit about the mis­ call the offices of the sion and philosophy of View Hastings Banner and Newspapers Group. complain that you did not re­ As someone who has the ceive this week’s edition. privilege of sitting at the helm This is it. of The Banner, I wanted to You're looking at it. take a minute to express my Jayson Bussa This is the new Hastings hopes and goals for this com­ Editor Banner. munity newspaper as we enter Feel free to rinse and repeat into a new era. when you receive your newly I came into this week — one that redesigned edition of the Hastings features new deadlines, design and Reminder ±is weekend, as well. process for putting the paper together As our crew al the Banner transitions to a new era under the publishing group — ready for my world to turn upside View Newspaper Group, we have found down. While there were some definite ourselves working feverishly behind the changes to contend with and hurdles to scenes to take care of the logistical mat­ clear, much of my week was business as usual. And, there’s a reason for that. ters that generally result in fairly subtle For myself and the reporters here at changes. These changes mostly consist The Banner, reporting on community of a new look for the newspaper (we news does not change, whether we’re hope you like it). publishing those stories to an old ver­ Change is always tough but often it sion of the Banner, a new version or can be exciting. I ±ink we’ve experi­ posting it online. Getting out into the enced a bit of both in the last couple of community, reporting on the pressing weeks — but the excitement is in far issues, telling compelling stories and greater quantity. holding those in power accountable are Upon the announcement that the at the heart of what we do. That’s some­ Banner would change hands from J-Ad thing that won’t change. Graphics to View Newspaper Group, While the Banner might look differreaders heard from outgoing publish- > ent, it features the same quality report­ ing that you have come to expect from this newsroom. Simply put: It’s worth the price of admission. I know it might come across as self-serving, but your $1.50 each week goes a long way in keeping you informed on what is happening in and around Barry County. The community-minded reporting is not going away. In fact, it will only get stronger as we are welcomed into View Newspaper Group which features many like-minded, accomplished and experi­ enced community journalists. I’ve had the privilege to sit down and Ulk with some of them over the past few weeks, exploring parallels that exist between the communities we cover and those from their headquarters out on the east side of the state. I’ve already picked up ideas and ways to improve our report­ ing from those interactions. However, we can’t do it all ourselves. And that’s where you come in. Newspapers that are truly effective in their communities are those that are uti­ lized in all fashions. I tell people all the time: Engage with your local newspaper! This comes in many forms, from sending a letter to the editor, submitting a news tip, providing feedback on our I A?. 3‘ '/ 1 reporting, penning an editorial, sharing a story or edition with a friend or even purchasing an ad. Newspapers are only as strong and vibrant as the commu­ nities that embrace them. That’s why many newspapers have fallen by the wayside — their communities didn’t place value on them or take the time to engage. This is not a dynamic I have experi­ enced in Barry County. Every week I receive both constructive criticism and high praise for the stories that run in our newspapers. And, if we’re being honest. I’m also on the receiving end of an occasional unhinged rant. I embrace it all. Engagement with the local news­ paper is a great thing. So, while it may look like a lot has changed, the core of what we do remains unchanged. I personally invite you to join us for this next era of community journalism. Thank you for reading. I ] f 3 » i* V ■ t » J ► f j 4 / % 4 ? ? ’• ? •- I I I I / I I e f 5 I I I r/: .'-S * -* **1 <* Jayson Bussa Editor, Hastings Banner -/* _ r r,.' p •> HAVE YOU MET? t Hii- 'r > w I z: s# I ri ^4 Se'-P* DID YOU SEE? ) f h 0 I n - 5’' * Ik h MIKE SNYDER / ■ I f ’ w p r; >>!** * > Vi* f I »• s .-•• >■ u 1 i a *JLW^B I •* 5*;* 15 tirr: je ■I ! + ?•> •' ^•1 ■ I ■z>: r '-J B HYDRATION STATION Born in Hastings, Mike Snyder grew up on his dad’s farm in Woodland. It taught him a lot about hard work and discipline, he said. I grew up on a farm and I enjoyed farming,” Snyder said. “Yeah, it’s a different world. You work hard.” Those lessons served him well. He’d milk 50 cows a day, and picked up a milk delivery route for two days a week in high school. He didn’t forget to play hard — he also played football and basketball, and became a track state champ. After graduating, he went on to study at Western Michigan University. “I wanted to be a teacher, but I never taught in my life,” Snyder said. “I wanted to be a teacher. I enjoyed school.” After college, Snyder started working in the engineering field. He started working at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, working his way up and earning promotions that would have him transferred to their facilities in Chicago and later in Salem, Ohio. After 10 years with the E.W, Bliss Company, Snyder would go on to work at many other director level customer service, engineering and sales roles — often holding more than one title at the same time. His work took him to several compa­ nies in Ohio and the Chicago area, and sometimes abroad. Snyder said he’s traveled all across the U.S. and visited Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Germany, Wales, The Netherlands, Ireland and Japan, to name a few. After working for several com­ panies in the Midwest, even start­ ing his own company for a time, Snyder’s career made a few stops in Tennessee. He retired 18 years ago to return to Hastings and be a caretaker for his family, which he continues to do today. Even after all that time away, Snyder said he was happy to return to the small-town life in Hastings. .T Now that summer is in full effect, the water is now flying at Spray Plaza in Downtown Hastings. The city flipped the switch on the splash pad just in time as temperatures crept into the 80s early this week, leaving several kids (and some adults) looking for a fun way to cool off. Spray Plaza is located at 100-150 N Church St. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) I DO YOU REMEMBER? ! * ! 1 "» T’’ *. V" * a k.. A r.»M **4 I k tp I • - ”• s ! «*l .-"i? ' * v.v* I -iA'T MUSHROOM SEASON ‘just great’for family — BANNER JUNE 16, 1994 They may not look like professional mushroom hunters H'^'cootuttdi Hiusnroom nunters butfind Rvan Huhor zioh trx right), Kyle Huber and friend Daniel Rybiski show they can mushrS^Jliih _! L.x\ l/..l^ll..l_ ix* 1 the best of them. They had help from parents John and Lynne Huber and Michelle Luedke. The morels were all found in Yankee Springs and Greg I BARRY COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LEGAL SECRETARY POSITION OPENING to: ^et Hastings Ml 49058. An aS^licatio? and job d sS ' on is available at www.barrycounty.org. For more information you ^ay contact the Bar^ County ^osecutor's Office, at 269-945-1297 barrycounty.orq. JBTatttaycounty^rg, or nmitchell Deadline for applying: Open until filled. icff ibelte . 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. mum houvwq OPPORTUNITY “It’s my hometown. I’m a fourth generation (native),” he said. “I liked Hastings, and I knew the people here.” After retiring, Snyder didn’t opt to take it easy. He continued the volunteer work he had been doing throughout his career, now back in his hometown. He served as a volunteer on var­ ious city boards, including the zoning board of appeals and those overseeing proj­ ects at Riverside Cemetery and the Veterans’ Monument at Tyden Park. He continues to serve as a board member for the Barry County Commission on Aging today. Snyder admits adjusting to the retired life after a busy career was tough at times, but it’s gotten easier. It’s been made easier in part because he’s been able to do it in Hastings, he said. “Hastings is a great town,” he said. “I love Hastings.” For his inspiring work ethic and his dedication to community volunteer work, Mike Snyder is this week’s Bright Light. Favorite music: I love country west­ ern. An important lesson from child­ hood: Well, in my childhood, I worked on many different farms in Woodland Township. I always enjoyed the animals. It was a lot of work, hard work. But I think I learned a lot as far as discipline and work. What rd do as a career if I did it again: If I had my choice of occu­ pations over again. I’d go on a farm. That didn t work out. My father was a farmer, and he was also a pattern maker at the E.W. Bliss Company. Favorite places I’ve been: 1 like to travel. 1 always enjoy the culture of the countries I’ve been in. 1 always ate the food. I love Italian foods, Greek too. I enjoyed Germany. 1 vis­ ited a couple castles in Germany and ate at some of the different castles with restaurants there. How to be happy in a new place: lived in Chicago. I've lived in a big city, sluff like that. I guess I enjoyed wherever I moved to. You take it for what it is. It is what it is, and I try to enjoy everything. £’rtc/i week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volun­ teer work, fundoving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for ony other reason? Send information to newsroom, Hastings Banner, 1351 N. Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058: fiews@j-adgraphics,com. J M t? -•H»- T I * 9) 9* I*' V TT. 11 •*lM 1 *•'•*** J i 39^ -,ia« - .’T* "t i* I t I V**- I I - M Sl’ededp'^^'^’ "baaltiw® 1 ,£ > w I 5 s Rv A « z-“. » 3 I isV 1* 4 x»<—' •• teiK' •. ’ « v» I Z_i ! .*w ** xT’Sii idwiihii^^ssaa teCsv « » Safe I ji? p-Ts-iiji cose iad 3. ach I* I .9 T s *; . r v--f ** r- iX* : > R 7** » w* « z- i •' MB isK'aa: «v t iBtiedhtei^iaaii: ?*!. « * a lcalsdae£L':jeji®2 Tita ' i3HP r'-’S. .tg- ^■tei:2ae\g5r] 3E9 J a R ** council rao,es to I I I I < F b v.C I I -SU c>> t % ■ II I 3 Us V »i i Viii I k * * ''®Sffiiih i"- :s « K -J A 'y- S u. M. (R * *. ♦ X* - 1 y A * >w s illkk'l^ > *' K 4) •> V s « ‘r s 1 It * M sss S'» I ** i V • Y ,■ A N* ’s 'V «« 1. il' t > ' s % s �X V \ • Ja S p, 1 vs » % >• •’•k ■ 9k 4.— ■4; * *.s Wis'i’ ’’\hA '^2^^-^astingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 I ^9^ Cherry Health offering Mobile Vision Clinic in Hastings '-r 4 t ‘ -------- .•u <* I *( > r< 2^ f 1- f I T K r <, J VI <k >k a: 9 ‘«T. Vk ) .*** R*’ V K Ns*« f I ' S' I i -a aai il ISPt n % ‘ r 'pj «k I 4- •i! J p It f J X V 1^ k 4 s X i .n*. X t V I A r k w L {^ * k»* a” X' "'^7 A » r A '4 !r I * ^0 ’'*<7 X •J? T *r» >• J.W 1r M Z t I / Si^ V. «p d.* ti '^•■> ' 5>- ;. <• 1 J r > r ♦* . 'S Self-proclaimed "hot-rod scorchabilly" band Mama’s Hot Sauce will kick off Friday Night Features tomorrow at 7-30 p.m. at the Thornapple Plaza. Friday Night Features is part of the Hastings Live Sumr^er Concert Series that brinos entertainment of all kinds to downtown Hastings. Hastings Live performances kick off this week •KK f* • ft ®hle *-k i lopi xddie Served be Irz in!!!i doing Mfloilib l!l T*.***-* r r . <mback ®^beto^iL Hesaredasa u yy** 't'Wonvarboards, I Ecbdiiigibe J : board of ' and those : C'mg projJ Ktsaittde Ceoetei)' and the IW Monent at ■ hila Parit. He CM to sene IS a board ssffiber for the Bn)' Coiiii)' Conunissiffl co Aangwii)' SavdeiifaiG '4,*’ aa.: cs^.r. s. 1 s Asr IP ■•-♦1-. LX 5 -tl- , *cgr * ' nw* 3 V «* • Sir, XI A ’y ^Sf(afeat«s!«"“ al» Wil's?®® . n_- J ■> ssaii ;32‘ 3sr^ '■ix sis lusp*^ »- ►US’’* V ir,W vS* * I I5t I I i i ',1^ .Xi?’'' lesson ©0^ > 0 ifll f w. t 'p' * / z r ■ it I •fr X2 * ' .K*'.»'’ .J I c r> ;< F I z Opening up the 2024 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series this week is the Hastings City Band, a talented local singer-songwriter and a “hot­ rod scorchabilly” band from Northern Michigan. This year’s series will also include a first for Hastings Live — a twist on a classic play. The Hastings City Band, under the direction of Spencer White, opened the Wednesday Night Community Concert Series at Thomapple Plaza with its “band favorites” program. Founded in 1857, the band is one of the city’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Comprised of musicians from high school through retirement age, the Hastings City Band performs five pops-style concerts each year, each with a fun and crowd-pleasing theme. Thursdays this summer will be marked by Playing at the Plaza, which is entertainment for children. As some local schools are still in session this week, Playing at the Plaza will begin Thursday, June 13. These events will begin at 11 a.m. and will last until noon. Accomplished musician and singer Shannon Hughes will perform on the Barry County Courthouse lawn tomor­ row, Friday, June 7, at noon. Hughes, of Lake Odessa, loves engaging audi­ ences to create unforgettable moments. Audience members and passersby are invited to grab their lawn chairs, come down and enjoy a lunchtime perfor­ mance with Hughes. Mama’s Hot Sauce will kick off Friday Night Features tomorrow, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be at Thomapple Plaza. The band is said to have smoking rhythms that invoke uncontrolled body movement, a boom­ ing bass that hits listeners right in the gut and haunting harmonica riffs straight from the swamp. New to Hastings Live this year is Theatre at the Plaza. Savinsky Entertainment will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a whim­ sical comedy by William Shakespeare 1^ _A / r t that showcases romance and humanity alongside challenges and fantasies. With many different storylines and unique characters, audience members will be immersed. Locals can catch the performance at Thomapple Plaza at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There are no rain venues. Hastings Live is possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, (iorewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local busi­ nesses. GREG CHANDLER » TT^ If* .* ♦ •• I» I •Tl 4 • 'i: The longstanding debate over whether off-road vehicles should be allowed in the village of Middleville has taken a surprising turn. The Village (Council last week . Tuesday night agreed by consensus to move toward rescinding a 2001 village ordinance that has banned the use of ORVs on local streets. Once the local ordinance is rescinded, the village would then fall under Barry County’s ORV ordinance. “The sooner that this is not in our book of ordinances, the better it’s going to be for our community, and certainly better for the law enforce? ment folks to take care of it,” Village President Pro Tempore Kevin Smith said. Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg will have a resolution drafted that would rescind the ordinance that the council would have to approve at an upcoming meeting. “Any ordinance that you have on the books, you have the power to rescind,” Stolsonburg said. ' The council’s decision last week came after a public hearing on a pro­ posed ordinance language change that would have allowed the use of ORVs on village streets, provided the operator is at least 16 years of age and holds a driver’s license. The current ordinance only allows ORV use on private property. Only one person spoke during the public hearing - Andrew Beck, who led a petition drive signed by more than 50 business owners last year to legalize ORV use in the village. Smith and other members of the council have claimed the current ORV ordinance is unenforceable, and the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office has reported very few complaints about ORV use. “The last thing that we want to enter into is a situation that for a $50 or $100 fine, we’re spending $5,000 to enforce it when the resources to do so I • lT > '■'/i P 5 Il I V' ’iV?' i1 r •.'I t ? f ? t — '.a-5^ “■« » , > • . t Middleville Village Council President Pro Tempore Kevin Smith explains his reasoning for the village eliminating its off-road ordinance vehicle and replacing it with the county's ordinance regulating ORV use. already exist at the county and at the state level,” Smith said. Village President Mike Cramer, who opposed any change in the cur­ rent ordinance, welcomed the idea of rescinding the measure. “I agree with Kevin. We take it right off the books and let the state handle it,” Cramer said. Cramer said that even with the local ordinance being rescinded, the state would still require ORVs to have license plates and insurance to operate on village streets. “Without it, if law enforcement sees them driving, they can pull them over and write them a ticket,” Cramer said. The county ORV ordinance, which was adopted in January 2016, allows ORVs to be operated on a designated road in the county at speeds of no more than 25 miles per hour, unless a lower speed is posted. They can only operate on the far right side of the maintained portion of a designated road. ORVs are not allowed to be used on any portion of a state highway such as M-37, according to the ordinance language. I Middleville resident Andrew Beck speaks out in support of allowing off-road vehicles on village streets at last week’s public hearing on a proposed change to the village’s ORV ordinance. Vehicles must travel with the flow of traffic and not interfere with traffic on the road. They must travel single file unless overtaking and passing another ORV. Anyone less than 18 years old cannot operate an ORV unless that person has a valid driver’s license or is under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian, and possesses an ORV safety certificate, according to the ordinance language. In addition, each operator and pas­ senger must wear a crash helmet and protective eyewear approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation unless the vehicle has a roof that meets or exceeds standards for a crash helmet, according to the ordinance language. Council Trustee Steve Baldry raised safety concerns with the ordinance change, as well as with parking. “We have a lot of pedestrian traf­ fic, we have a lot of families pushing strollers in the roads,” Baldry said. Beck, who served on an ad hoc com­ mittee that worked on the proposed ordinance change, said after the meet­ ing that he could live with the village z< /f »■ F To schedule an appointment, individuals are encouraged to call the Cherry Health location most convenient for them; — Starting June 13: Barry Community Health Center, 200 S Boltwood St., Hastings; 269-945-4220 — Mondays: Wyoming Community Health Center, 2929 Burlingame Ave. SW, Wyoming; 616-965-8333 — Tuesdays: Westside Health Center, 669 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids; 616-235-1480 — Wednesdays: Cherry Street Health Center, 550 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids; 616-235-7272 — Thursdays: Alternating locations every other week: — Starting June 20: Burton Health Center, 2135 Buchanan Ave. SW, Grand Rapids; 616-247-3638 Middleville council moves toward rescinding ORV ordinance Staff Writer * Cherry Health is expanding access to vision care in West Michigan this summer through its Mobile Vision Clinic. The mobile vision clinic will rotate between five Cherry Health locations weekly from June 10 through Aug. 16. One location will be in Hastings. Cherry Health’s Mobile Vision Clinic will offer complete dilated eye exams and a wide selection of eyeglass frames. If prescribed, patients can pick out eyeglass frames during their appointment at the Mobile Vision Clinic and pick them up at their preferred Cherry Health location when they’re ready. Services are available for any­ one in the community - not just Cherry Health patients. Medicaid and most other insurance plans are accepted. For those without insurance, a sliding fee payment scale based on income and family/household size is available. Interpretation services are also available. The Mobile Vision Unit will be at the following Cherry Health locations on the following days. 1 . < r * 5 9♦ 9• I rescinding the ordinance. “I see it as ano±er way of getting to the same answers (we were looking for with the petition),” he said. Smith said he does not believe the change of going to the county’s ordi­ nance will change the behavior of residents when it comes to the use of ORVs. “If somebody wants to go to Curley Cone and jump in their ORV, they’re going to do it,” he said. “If they are unsafe in a manner that’s unsafe, ±ey’re probably going to get pulled over If there’s no shoulder, they are taking the risk of driving ±eir ORV on the road illegally. That’s on them. If they want to take that risk, they’re going to take that risk.” City of Hastings Notice of Intent to Fill City Council Vacancy The City of Hastings seeks candidates who are residents of the Second (2nd) Ward for appointment to the Hastings City Council. The appointment will be for a partial term requiring reappointment on November 11.2024 and ending December 31, 2026. V7ard maps are available on the City's website at www.hastingsml.gov. Interested persons are encouraged to ap­ ply for appointment by submitting a letter of intent (cover letter) along with an appli­ cation form available on the City’s website or at Hastings City Hall. Letters and appli­ cations must be completed and returned to City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, by June 20, 2024, at noon. If there are multiple qualified candidates that apply, there will be a Special City Council Meeting on June 24,2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers In which the City Council will interview those candidates for appointment. For any questions, please call 269.945.2468 or email ahubbellOhastingsmi.gov. Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk « �6 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 A* www.HastingsBanner.com A ¥ OBITUARIES f t I I ' 4 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM William “Bill" S. Repp, 90. of Rotonda West. FL. passed away on May 17. 2024. Born in December 1933 in Waukegan. IL, to William Selenak and Bernice Kubaitis, he lost his father in 1935. Bill spent his early years in the Waukegan, Gurnee, and Beach Park, IL. area, graduating from Zion-Benton High School in 1951. Bill was married to the late Carol (Green) for 26 years. His second wife, Dolly (Bailey), passed away s in 2018 after 33 years of marriage. 4 He graduated J from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering I in 1959, after 1 beginning his career at American Can Company in Waukegan in 1951. He advanced through positions in New Orleans, New Jersey, and New York, eventually becoming Chief Engineer of Packaging Systems at the Greenwich, CT. headquarters. He received a patent for a 2000-per-minute can feeding machine and spearheaded the design of an inkjet unit for high­ speed printing of codes and dates on containers, which is now used worldwide. In 1972, he was Machinery in Hastings, Ml, then became Vice President of Safes and Marketing at Brown Machine in Beaverton, Ml. In 1984, he Vice President and Officer of the company. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He and Dolly were avid boaters on the Great Lakes and members of the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club in Bay City, Ml. They cherished their combined family of nine children, 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. In 2004, they returned to Hastings from Bay City, Ml, and became Florida snowbirds before moving permanently to their Florida home in 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother; stepfather. Anthony Repp; daughter, Connie Lahring: grandson, Travis Repp, and brother, Michael Repp. He is survived by sons, Larry (Susan) of North Wales, PA, Dan (Tamina) of Ocala. FL, Scott of Grand Haven, Ml, John (Stephanie) of Hastings, Ml; daughter, Karen (Gordon) Finnie of Belmont. Ml; and brother. Steven (Debbie) Repp of Galena, IL. He is also survived by stepchildren, Michael and Renee Adams of Newton, NC, and Debbie (Bill) Moore of Coshocton, OH. V ♦ I I, •l MARRIAGE LICENSES Clarice Nicole Degroot, Hastings and Quynn Dylan Kars, Middleville ■■■ Meagan Grace Currie, Plainwell and James Francis Hamilton. Plainwell ■■■ Emilie Ann Caris, Hickory Corners and Hunter Jade Chilton, Hickory Corners ■■■ Britny Ranae Brown, Delton and Michael Charles Helms, Delton Worship Together at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... •• • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH tl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., 8, Box P.O. Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - Hastings. 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Email hastfiM LHEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH (V Website: www.hastingsfree 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: Sunday Service - 11 a.m, to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Pastor WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Miller, Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Aftermath Nursery. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE “HOFDELTON 1^25 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 328 N. Jefferson Street. 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.nt. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- & S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. 49046. E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; ages; for ail Worship Senior Service; ‘jd High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; V mP T w?dn® wts = FUNERAL i ETIQUETTE School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Ministry. night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 1:3Q pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A V I 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASniKS FIberglata Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 f In the days and months to come, the family will continue to need your support. Try to write or call on a regular basis. Continue to include them in your social plans, they will let you know when they are ready to participate. It is also L nice to remember the family on special occasions during the first ■ year following the death. Don’t • worry about bringing up the pain and emotion of the loss, they are well aware of that. By remembering such occasions as wedding anniversaries and birthdays, you , are not remembering the death, but reaffirming that a life was lived. fl |H |H SU cafes including Mill Creek Caf^ in Three Rivers. 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'^bh his wishes cremation has taken place. *1 service celebrating the life of be held Saturday, June ft 900^ Phurph o.? *be First United Methodist »?* fK * . _• \ w, *k i St. in Three Rivers. The ^°bb will officiate. Private at East Hickory Th! u ^?fBetery in Hickory Corners. Ml. c I 1 *^Bian Family Funeral Homes. 114 with Sturgis. Ml 49091 is entrusted ^'*b the arrangements, L. A tho f ^®Balions would be appreciated to tuneral home to help with expenses. relatives and friends to hapkmTT^P®® ®Bd condolences at WWW. '‘Bianfamilyfuneralhomes.com. SI r5'?'0lhe?'’'teAx « Sx’’* ! 1 > in Three Rivers and s > 1301W. Green st. Hastings 945-9541 t 4 . auto racing, playing th<fvolunteering his time at the Hope House in Three Rivers. Source: Thefuneralsource.org KodiixTootsiE^tiipfflal I t Kalamazoo areas. Pete was a talented cook and had been employed at several restaurants and f inform AMmV II ’ r graduation, he resided in the Three Rivers and 'xJ / ! y i ( r- =r:bi I i > £ Vr I ^Sj tr r .• t ifJ 'ft -i-U •w t i 2 -w> •.I « J 1 ( 1 * WHAT CAN I DO j ; TO HELP LATER? j Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle 4^ L'” 1 of Vermontville A L' ■ High School. His commitment to his country was evident through his 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, where he »retired as a Master 1 Sergeant. Arnold’s military career was distinguished by his involvement in two tours in the Vietnam War, his detachment during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his time as a drill instructor and avionics/electronics instructor. His final duty station at the Marine Liaison’s Office of the Great Lakes Naval Hospital In Chicago, Illinois, was particularly fulfilling, as he looked after the administrative needs of his fellow Marines. Following his military retirement, Arnold transitioned to a career in the private sector, where he excelled as a service representative in hydraulics at Hydreco. His work took him across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Later, he joined New York Air Brake, and although the division was sold within 18 months, it provided him the opportunity to return to Michigan, where he concluded his career before retirement. Even in his postretirement years. Arnold remained active, managing the Baltimore Mobile Home Park well into his 80s. Arnold enjoyed photography, fishing, and golf. Arnold’s love for his family shone brightest in the kitchen, where he delighted in feeding his family, especially making homemade pancakes and waffles for his children and grandchildren. His pies, renowned for their flaky homemade crust, were a testament to his culinary skills and his joy in sharing with others. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann (Fezatte) Musser, and his siblings, Ruth Rose Roberts, Dorothy June (Bosworth) Shellenbarger, Dewey Leroy Musser, Anita Marie Boutwell, and Elaine Electa Foote. He is sun/lved by his children, Amber (Jim) Winter of Laingsburg, Denise (Brent) VanBuren of Hastings, and Bryan (Andrea Peake) Musser of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Nicholas (Sara) Stadel, Benjamin (Ashley) Stadel, Amanda (Jimmy) Bush, Jessica (Matthew) Courtright, Aaron (Darryn) Winter, Austin (Luz Solano-FIbrez) Winter, and Johnathan Musser; 15 great-grandchildren: and his brother, Lawrence Wayne Musser of Vermontville. Arnold's children would like to extend a special thanks to Judith Fezatte for the love, care, and companionship she generously shared with our father. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4,2024, at the United Methodist Church of Nashville, 210 Washington St. Nashville. Ml 49073, Visitation at 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. Military Honors provided by American Legion, Post 45, Hastings, Ml. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. «r (Children Kindergarten-5th / ^z Peter Allen Gunn, age 58, of Three Rivers, Ml, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Ml. He was born April 9,1966, tn Battle Creek. Ml, son of William "Bill” Lynn and Beatrice Lynette (Wilson) Gunn. Pete’s early life was lived in Delton, Ml and he was a graduate of Battle Creek Penfield High School with the class of 1984. Following his 4; I service, and the joy he brought to those around him. Arnold was a 1956 graduate Gunn 10:30 a.m. Roger Pastor Wednesday 309 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH SSIDS' > Ml. Born on October 12,1938, in Lansing. Ml. to Dewey Jonas and Mabel May (Brininstool) Musser, Arnold’s fife was marked by dedication, High School, the class of 1957. He tattended General 1ft Motors Institute 1 in September of 1957 and went on to attend Western Michigan University while working at Checker Motors. He was hired by Checker Motors r J as a production u ? worker, working in all departments and advancing to cab assembly. Richard worked on the Checker Aerobus for the Navy contract, and the Aerobus Ambulance. In 1961, he entered the engineering department as process engineer until his retirement in 2008. Richard married his high school sweetheart, A. Elaine Pierce, in April 1962. Together they spent 35 beautiful years until her passing in 1997. Richard and Elaine had two sons, Paul and Andy. In April of 1963, he was drafted into the Army and did basic training at Fort Knox, and was then sent to the US Army Southeastern Signal School in Fort Gordon, GA until April of 1965. He has been a member of American Legion Post 84 since 2005. Richard also participated in the Talons Out Honor Flight, which he recommends for any veteran. He has been heard to say, “It is such a great trip and recognizes the veterans!” Richard was recognized by the Prairieville Township Board for his 40 years of contributed service as a member on various boards, commissions, committees and as an election official. He was elected Prairieville Township Trustee in 2016 after his appointment in 2015. He served on the Prairieville Township Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals of Prairieville Township, was a board member of the Barry County Sewer Authority representing Prairieville Township. He also supported the Prairieville Township Recycling initiative. Richard worked with the Upper Crooked Lake Association and Prairievi Ie Parks and Recreation to build a boat wash station to prevent invasive species growth. He was a ' ' ■ member of the Plainwell Rotary prior to Covid. . He served on the superintendent advisory board of Comstock Schools while his sons attended. Richard actively fished and hunted in his early years and was an avid bird watcher. He was always a help to his neighbors and friends. He built his home on Pine Lake with the help of family and friends. Richard is survived by his significant other of 24 years, Lorraine Brown; sons, Paul (Laurajane) Van Niman and Andy Van Niman; brothers, Ralph (Beverly), Wesley (Patricia), and Floyd (Donna); numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, A. Elaine (Pierce) Van Niman, and his parents. Relatives and friends may meet with Richard’s family on Sunday, June 9,2024 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Willtams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Ml where a memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dan Minor officiating. Richard has donated his body for research to the University of Michigan for Cancer Research. In lieu of flowers please donate to Good Days (mygooddays.org), the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Association (AML), Leukemia Research Foundation (191 Waukegan Rd, Ste 105, Northfield, IL 60093). Also, please consider supporting the Talons Out Honor Flight at https://www.talonsouthonorfllght.org/make-adonation.html, and the Prairieville Township Recycling Initiative. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Richard's family. a Arnold “Red” Johnathon Musser passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, in Hastings, Richard Lee Van Niman, age 84, of Prairieville, Ml, passed away on May 24, 2024 at his home. Richard was born on August 20.1939 to Edgar and Francis (Pillars) Van Niman. He first grew up on a farm in Portage, then moved to Mattawan where he graduated from Mattawan extensive global travels. In 1978, Bill joined Bliss Division of Gulf and Western as General Manager of Packaging joined Means Industries, an automotive parts manufacturer in Saginaw, Ml, retiring in 1998 as Musser Van Niman part of an American Can technical team that presented across the Soviet Union, leading to Repp kjir ♦♦ lb» “ ji/K K 5 < �'I s. r IsS www.HasHngsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 7 .r 9« TURNING «'* ''St' kCK THE PAGES SI* !»S-S ( "I K ’ll « !S& J I M r € * r t I 4 1 ! i ESTHER WALTON **5' i. iV » r * ■ ..J. A X '^y X s 2 .** i^'A^ A*J w **» ■'^r? * *« 2 •te s *^5215 s ■* •f 4 & • a • S«»SS5!» » •V '-% B «*W ^iC > « i w •• * T ^*'*1 ' iJSSBa“ ’’^cer> r * i - *^ • Ites, Do* Ie ; 5- * k < . '^•ihBsrs ! sssasp **<: o* sr F« 5‘'«-nerMxi2»>« >Sgia{niiitn;aalttwiK n»K'?’ ■ Imvel^ltoserofMA 4 4 I*’* •* * I i:. M^x?r^fcl;33ti • •^1! 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The officer then again questioned, ‘To the 14th?’ ‘Yes,’ was the reply, as there was no other plausible one. They were not posted. The reply satisfied the officer who ordered them to return to their quarters. “The two walked, crestfallen, in the direction of the ■ camp. When out of sight of the officer, they changed ' their course and made for the suburbs and the open country and to the nearest woods where they carefully picked their way along through the underbrush. When daylight came, they sought the most obscure place in the thicket where they secured needed rest and sleep. When night approached, they were ready for action. Busha lost his nerve and confidence. He began to see that they were up against the real thing when they reviewed their experience with the officer who surely would have caught them if he had exercised his wit. He resigned his leadership and insisted that his com­ rade should engineer their ‘getaway.’ “Every precaution was taken by the Pennsylvania milia to pick up those who could not give a good account of themselves - every stranger was looked upon with suspicion and the roads and mountain pass­ es were guarded night and day for 50 miles inland. “Keen observation and careful study of the problem prepared the two youths for die hazardous undertak­ ing. They resolved to become mountaineers when they reached the mountains, but a well-guarded valley and a line of uncamped troops lay between. They nerved district that night, and that on pretty much any given night there’s nobody Continued from Page 1 that’s even using it.” Old Men will play at June’s event, Reynolds said he hopes the event Geez Louise, Thelma is scheduled for can promote the city’s social district July and August’s musical act is to be rules, which allow for alcoholic bev­ announced. erages to be carried and consumed throughout the downtown area. The Brian Reynolds, a member of the designated social district area includes Downtown Business Team, concep­ the two city blocks located between tualized the idea last summer. After State Street and Court Street, bound enjoying a concert at Thomapple by South Church Street to the east and Plaza, Reynolds and a friend headed South Michigan Avenue to the west to Kloosterman’s Sports Tap to grab everyday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. a drink. The two got their drinks in Reynolds said he hopes to make the the plastic cups utilized by the city’s Social District Street Dance a family social district, allowing them to take event, with light music from 5 to 7 the drinks throughout much of the p.m. to facilitate dinner conversation. downtown area. After dinner, live music acts will take “We decided to grab our beers in a the stage to provide evening enter­ plastic cup and go sit on the picnic tainment and opportunities to dance. table up front,” Reynolds said. “It was Attendees are encouraged to bring pretty clear that we were the only two food from any downtown eateries, not people that were enjoying the social just those participating in the social district — although any alcohol must come from a participating ii ■ ■«:« social district restaurant I (Kloosterman’s Sports 1 Tap, Seasonal Grille or .* I Walldorff Brewpub & "h Bistro) per state law. IH “We want to encour­ age people to get their food from one of the local restaurants, and it I doesn’t have to be the three where you can get Patrons of the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro can enjoy alcohol,” Reynolds said. drinks in this new patio area outside the restaurant You’ve got (other thanks to the city's social district rules. The patio was options) where you can installed as part of the city’s ongoing streetscape (go) if you want beer project. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) with your pizza.” k I I 4 A I 4 I I * I I I < I «i< W-"—• r* t t> ■>» r i Z •f I *• I t BLOCK PARTY 5^: *5< 1^ * Mx* Gunn * * themselves to beard the lion in his den. “It IS an easy matter to penetrate a camp; a difficulty IS in getting out again. The second night they worked their way along slowly and cautiously; not making more than a mile or two when dayli^t came. The white tents of the militia could be seen a Haifa mile or so beyond. They rested a greater part of the day and matured their plans. About three o’clock in the afternoon they struck the pike and boldly walked toward the camp. They stopped at an orchard and filled their haversacks with apples, crossed the field and engaged the nearest guard in conversation and shared with him their purloined fruit. The guard was a loquacious fellow and they cultivated his vanity and goodwill. It was not long before they knew as much about the camp, ^e number and location of each regiment, as he did. They went on towards camp and met the guard. By naming his regiment but a different compa­ ny and saying they had forgot the pass, the guard let them in. They were in no hurry but gradually worked their way to the other side of the camp where they planned for their exit. They wandered about as any soldier would off-duty, and when the time came, they leisurely appraised the guard and told him they had planned a little raid for forage that night and did not mind sharing with him the net result, he proved to be a squealer and warned them off. They made a show of departure, and the guard resumed his beat. Suddenly, they made a dash across his line. It was so unexpected they were lost in the timber before he realized what had happened. He did not fire or raise an outcry. They padded to the south of Chambersburg and soon struck the mountains and shaped their course in a general way toward Pittsburgh with nothing but the sun and stars for their compass. Their progress was necessarily slow as they worked their way over the different ranges. Often, they had to retrace their steps or change their course, as the ascent or descent was too steep for them to venture. “On one occasion in making a steep descent to avoid a long detour, they lost their footing and went rolling and tumbling for 20 feet or more before they could stay their progress toward the bottom of a deep canyon. They fortunately escaped with only aa few sore spots. It was a wonder they did not get lost among those mountains. They lived principally on nuts — it was the time of the year when nature was the most bountiful in her food supply. “There was a well-constructed highway running from Chambersburg over the mountain in the general direction of Pittsburgh. After a time, they ventured down on that thoroughfare and traveled nights. One moonlit night, the clattering hooves of pursuing horse­ men were heard just back of a bend in the winding road. “It was sudden and unexpected - a narrow cleared field was on either side - beyond lay the woody side of the mountains. They were so closely beset they dared not attempt to cross the field in the moonlight. They jumped the fence and lay down in its shadow. The horsemen passed and they sprinted across the open field and gained the mountainside and the pro­ tection of the brush and timber. “After a short time, from their outlook, they saw those horsemen retrace their course and scrutinize either side of the highway - they had missed their quarry and evidently had not seen them. The two took to the mountain and it was some time ere they ven­ tured on the highway again and, when they traveled there, it was in the dark of the moon.” To be continued... 9 * I K Banner May 19, 1988 In the last issue, Alonzo Cadwallader had joined the Civil War at the age of 14. After enlistment in Jackson, the regiment went by train to Washington, D.C. Here, they were sent to South Mountain to engage in the struggle between the States. Cadwallader had witnessed his day of fighting. “When the men arose and looked around over the yet unburied dead and noted the absence among them many a familiar face, their hearts were sad, and they thought of man’s inhumanity to man. The roll call revealed the absence of more than a fifth of those engaged in battle. “No time was lost by unnecessaiy delay, for the decisive battle had not yet been fought. The haversack contained the fhigal meal. The ammunition wagons, always near the front in times of danger, brought forward a full supply and cartridge box and belt were filled for future use, and then the 17th, with its bri­ gade, was soon in motion. The next three days and nights following the bat­ tle for South Mountain were spent in marching and counter-marching, for the troops were deployed by the guiding hand of the General like pieces on a chess­ board. (The article, dated May 1, 1914, explains in full the battle leading up to and including Antietam fought on the 17th day of September 1862. This part has been deleted for brevity.) “During the two engagements (South Mountain and Antietam, Cadwallader and a comrade of Company K, named Busha, met one afternoon off duty and engaged in conversation. They were both 14 years old. Among other things discussed was the ill-treat­ ment they had received from commissioned officers of the company. “Captain Thayer was the chief offender as they viewed them. He was wounded at South Mountain, but some wounds heal quickly, and they feared he would be more crotchety than ever when he again joined his command. The young boys felt ill-treatment was not a part of their contract when they entered mil­ itary service. Whether the reasons the two soldiers had for leaving their command by the Trenchman’s route’ (desertion) were adequate, it was not discussed - suf­ fice to say they thou^t so and acted on what they thought justifiable grounds. “It required nerve to take such step, as the death penalty could be imposed in time of war - that was -. soon passed over in discussion. The disgrace attached to the act was the serious matter of long debate and nearly wrecked their plans, but as their object was not to evade militaiy duty, they thought they could wipe ±at out by re-entering the service. It was their reason­ ing that since they were not used to ill-treatment at home - why should they endure it there? Their reasoning satisfied their consciences and they acted accordingly. How to make a successful ‘get­ away; was the problem they were then called upon to solve. The water supply was outside the guard lines and soldiers with canteen passed without question, and when the shades of evening began to fall, they gathered a few and passed the guard in the direction of the spring where they filled their own and left the balance of the canteens. “When they arrived in Hagerstown, about 10 or 11 o’clock at night, Busha expressed a desire and deter­ mination to board the train which was about to depart for the north. His comrade counseled otherwise, but he was determined to make a try that way and led on. They walked briskly and boldly up to the train which 4^ 1 :r- Alonzo Cadwallader was 14 in Civil War Part II r I I 10’ HOMICIDE CHARGES Continued from Page 1 moves forward. West is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on June 12 at 9 a.m. in 56-B district court. Another individual has been tagged with identical charges, but they have not been arraigned and are not in custody of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The pros­ ecutor’s office has not released the individual’s name as they are currently incarcerated in Calhoun County on unrelated charges. Once the individual is released, they will be brought to Barry County to answer the open murder charge. At West’s brief arraignment hear­ ing on Monday morning in front of Jan Otto, County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt gave a brief summary on what authorities believe hap­ pened on May 29 before the body of Sykes was found. Pratt, who described Sykes as a 79-year-old man who grappled with dementia, said that West and his co-defendant lied to Sykes, saying they would all go out to breakfast together. The defendants, accord­ ing to Pratt, brought Sykes up to Cloverdale Road in Barry County, where they bludgeoned him with the blunt side of a hatchet and also I ran him over before fleeing. Pratt said that the two individuals had been living with Sykes and were “taking advantage of him.” ♦ ♦ I T’ I 1 L?- V; ■ ? I 1 I *1 iMl 1^, Pratt pointed to West's crimi­ nal record as justification for the $1 million bond. Otto agreed and granted it. Court records show that West has been convicted of felonies that include criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, tampering with an electronic monitoring device and possession of meth. West was found guilty of the criminal sexual conduct charge in 2019 and spent two years in prison. The only words West spoke at the arraignment were “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am” in response to questions posed by Otto. Both defendants face life in prison without parole if convicted. Barry County had gone nearly three years without a murder case. The last case involved then-juvenile Patrick Gilmore, who carried out the murder of fellow 17-year-old Lane Roslund on Sept. 10, 2021 with a crossbow. He was charged as an adult and sentenced to life in prison. Earlier that year, in February, Andrew La fey carried out the grue­ some murder of Gracyn Brickley. He was also sentenced to life in prison in June of 2022. In February of last year, Lafey was convicted of assaulting a prison employee, receiving an additional two years to his sentence and now he is housed in the most restrictive housing in the prison system, residing at the Marquette Branch Prison in the Upper Peninsula. �!• ’ / 4* J * ’1' I J wwwHqstingsBonner.eom 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 V I 9 « Mickey pleads guilty to terrorism, weapons charges post. Staff Writer One of the two individ­ uals had secured transport A 40-ycar-old Rutland for Mickey to go to a local Township man pleaded tobacco store, where he guilty Wednesday morning allegedly obtained and then to Iwo charges stemming ingested nitrous oxide. The from an incident in the witness alleged “specific Delton area in December of Christopher threats” against a VFW barlast year. Charles Mickey tender, the town of Delton Christopher Charles and children at Delton Mickey entered guilty pleas Elementary School, according to to charges of false report or threat of court documents. terrorism and carrying a concealed The witness also alleged Mickey weapon in Barry County court. threatened him “and at least two Judge Michael Schipper set a July other local citizens” and had access, 24 sentencing date for Mickey, who faces up to 20 years in prison on the control and/or familiarity with weap­ false report or threat of terrorism ons, court records show. The police report further went on charge. Mickey would be sentenced under to state that Mickey had “allegedly a Cobbs agreement, which allows hostile contact with another vehicle him to withdraw his plea and seek and passenger” on the road, and a trial. Assistant County Prosecutor refused to comply with attempts Christopher Elsworth has recom­ to stop his vehicle by Prairieville mended a minimum sentence of Township and Barry Township three years in prison under the police en route to the Delton VFW, Cobbs agreement. where he was arrested. Mr. (Shane) McNeill (defense Court records show that Mickey attorney) or Mr. Mickey can argue told police he had a knife with a for a lower sentence, all the way blade that was 3-and-a-half inch­ down to credit for time served es long. He admitted in court and probation,” Elsworth said. Wednesday to possessing the knife “Wliatever happens at sentencing, at the time of his arrest. the maximum sentence is not going Other charges against Mickey in to exceed 36 to 240 months.” the case, including carrying a dan­ The charges stem from an incident gerous weapon with unlawful intent, in December of last year, in which third-degree fleeing and eluding a two members of Veterans of Foreign police officer and reckless driving, Wars Post 422 in Delton contacted will be dropped in exchange for the Barry Township police, expressing guilty pleas. concern regarding “behavior, actions Mickey has no prior criminal his­ and comments” involving Mickey, tory. He remains held in the Barry who was a member of the VFW County Jail on a $100,000 bond. < 4 GREG CHANDLER 4 I ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT r *t CT Hillis and Nancy LEPARD '. I c 7} I* F^< V ,f^i Hr I 1 n. I- i I i I I I V • n 7 4 ) A t t I f f A 1 f 1 •N w > 'i ■ .5 -t, 1 fl £ V. 9 f9 MA In t I . I . L . The children of Hillis and Nancy Lepard invite friends and family to celebrate the 70th Wedding Anniversary of their parents. Hillis and Nancy (Fisk) Lepard were married on Sunday, June 13, 1954, at the Assembly of God Church on Woodlawn Ave. by the Rev. Richard McGee. You can honor them by sending notes and cards to 1901 E. Mill St., Hastings, Ml 49058. (I ■ tr’ V Jeremy Wright, principal of Plainwell High School, interviews for the Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent job on Monday. Both Wright and Noah Wilson were named finalists. Noah Wilson, candidate for Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent, interviews tn front of the DK school board on Monday. Wilson is the director of Marshall Academy. r Two finalists named in Delton Kellogg superintendent search <* be held at the high school media center and Wright will be hosted at the high school cafeteria. Wilson will interview in front of the board once more at 6:15 p.m. and Wright will interview at 7:45 p.m. The board will deliberate following those interviews. Approximately 50 people attended the open session meeting, ready to lis­ ten to each candidate endure questions from their school board. MLI supplied forms for the audience to write down questions. Wilson’s career as a director start­ ed at Marshall Academy in 2018 and continued for six more years. During that time, he received two awards, including the Administrator of the Year Award in 2023 from the Michigan Association of Public School Academics (MAPSA). While at Marshall, he developed a school mobile app and website to decrease communication barriers. Prior to his tenure at Marshall, Wilson served as an assistant princi­ pal at Sunshine Elementary School in Lehigh Acres, Fla., from 2016 to 2018. Wright has been serving as the prin­ cipal of Plainwell High School for over 14 years. Before that, he was an assistant principal, regent director and a French and computer repair teacher. Fve had a wide variety of professions along the way,” Wright told the school board and added that he had worked at a trucking company and handled the French accounts. Wright spoke French all day. He met his wife in high school, has two kids, and just adopted a third child. KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT Contributing Writer Two candidates out of four inter­ viewed on Monday night by the Delton Kellogg Board of Education for the superintendent’s position are invited back for site visits, a meet-and•eet with the public, and final interviews on June 10. Noah Wilson, the director of Marshall Academy and Jeremy Wright, principal of Plainwell High School, are both vying for the role of superin­ tendent. The position opened after Dr. Herman Lartigue, Jr. resigned on April 15. Tom TenBrook from the Michigan Leadership Institute is the education consultant leading the BOE and Delton community through the superintendent search process. After the meeting, TenBrink emailed Delton District staff and The Banner to announce the candi­ dates’ names. On Monday, June 10, both candidates will return to Delton for site visits and an additional round of interviews. Wilson will visit the high school at 2:15 p.m.; elementary school at 2:45 p.m. and the middle school at 3:15 p.m. Similarly, Wright will visit the ele­ mentary school at 2:15 p.m.; middle school at 2:45 p.m. and high school at 3:15 p.m. Candidates will also participate in a dinner with small groups from the board of education and a community meet and greet, which is slated from 5 to 6 p.m. Wilson’s meet and greet will 14 tlSL r-" 1 4 4 J v< fSoc«/','ainte Ki n ) S*JPP' n- r 7-^' : A.. * .-r' * I'-1 A 4 >9: . •** . r * ir 9^ r* *4 » X. » ►. r»* *•* !» • I gt^' » - « * *t A r, * 4 •9 «> • -•r - Jr <W ■* ' T* ** Ji KA *•* *r ■I « I» « vV-* u» •* 4 1 GjG*»ffTtfcV 4 . * ■ 4 ** 3JHJ •w . I I » •* *i ^'^PTT . - «> ♦a^ 4 k 4^ w ss^ V A Vj V\ V I I A, ;C J •’ .W:t '.jT **- ; f kw * 4 4 *11- ’t \ ♦ AU A ■■ t ** J 1 s’A 9 > I * 9 I h v'* i \ p^\ f *I “- w * 1 fEKE CEDAR CH N) ;■ • * 7^ <*4 » r* * > * IK • *• .J • 441 k > 'C C K.- 4 4 . * J« •• <4 ***• ht*. A B =■ 4« «l V*«• * >*w I* ..’ » gathered inside the gymnasium at Delton Kellogg Elementary on Monday, June 3, to hear the superintendent candidates answer questions from the DK Board of Education. (Photos by Karen Turko-Ebright) <I **. W.* 4 » Ke k X >< A* *’’Wr 0 *r* 4b S* 3 I 4 '3, ' ■ •: *x < SOLAR PROJECTS Continued from Page 1 h Utilities that are planning these proj­ ects also now have the option to apply for approval directly with the state’s [] if they find that ordinances from local units of government are too restrictive. Residents in Bany County have loudly spoken out against this new leg­ islation and have voiced concerns over these projects potentially overtaking rural areas of the county. Local units of government have until June 14 to provide input on the ordi­ nance. Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said that the county board would then adjust the ordinance accordingly and that he aims to hold a public hearing on it in July and he hopes to submit the final draft by the first week of August. Section 2370 of the ordinance outlines regulations on principal-use solar energy systems (SES), which are are defined as commercial, ground-mount­ ed solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity for the primary purpose of off-site use through the electrical grid or export to the wholesale market. When these projects are built on prime farmland, as designated by the United States Department of Agriculture, the solar panels can not occupy more than 20 percent of the land. Solar projects should not be built on parcels less than 20 acres in size and the panels cannot exceed 16 feet in height. Other structures aside from the panels can be up to 25 feet tall. Setbacks dictate that these sites must be 100 feet from any property line of non-participating lots, any public or private right-of-way or easement or from any stream, river, pond, lake, wetland, or drain. Sites must also * be set back 300 feet from existing non-participating dwelling units. The sites must be secured with perimeter fencing to restrict unautho­ rized access. Fencing must be eight feet in height. Sites must also be visu­ ally buffered through the installation of e >• trees and/or native vegetative plants to provide The Bairy County Planning Commission shall review potential impacts on wildlife, water and other environmental factors present on the site and may impose additional requirements to preserve and protect endangered species. In regard to the potential glare of the solar panels, all SES locations must be designed, maintained and operated to avoid glare and reflection of sun­ light and other artificial lighting that may affect navigating by air, water or roadway. A comprehensive decommission plan is also required at the time of application. •» < Mi •w iwi - k V t ' *■* I* M. > •• w ' *’ ->«-• t 'T. 8 • *» « « J interviews Continued from Page 3 “There’s never going to be a perfect fit with anybody. No one can bring 00 percent ofwhatwehad on this list (Of Ideal manager traits) to the job,” said Trustee Martha Yoder. The three frontrunners have already traveled to Lake Odessa to •.k 7 vuessa to meet witMhe village’s three department heads^ Police Chief Kendra Backing, Department of Public Works Director Jesse Trout and Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman. Following the meeting, the department heads met with Guetschow and shared their impressions of the three candidates. Guetschow then sum­ marized and anonymized the heads’ thoughts and sent them in a memo to council members. Though the department heads saw potential in all three of the candidates to lead the village, no clear consen­ sus was had. Of the three, however, the candidate with the most support from the three department heads was VanBoxel. “I’m trying to make sure that we don t have a situation where we’re asking individual department heads to make comments about individual can­ didates one of whom they might end up working for,” said Guetschow He said that while the department the “ideal” candidate, he pointed out that that candidate would check every box — a difficult feat for anyone. The depart­ ment heads did, however, see traits in each candidate they liked. 1 can concur with Carrie (Johnson) and Martha (Yoder). We’re never re never going to find the perfect candidate It just won’t happen,’’ said Village President Karen Banks >• ‘ '« w> '’T3j: J » CLASSIFIEDS '-■fj FRI-SAT, JUNE 7th & 8th, 2024 9am-5pm. 718 E Mill St, Hastings. 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Carmen Beemer, a 2020 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, is winding down her tenure as queen of the National Cherry Festival, held each summer in Traverse City. Wearing a crown and a sash in recognition of her honor, Beemer waved at spectators who lined up along Main Street for the parade as she sat in the back of a convertible. While Beemer has participated in quite a few parades during her reign to promote Michigan’s cherry indus­ try and agriculture statewide, she was excited to be taking part in last week’s parade in Middleville. I love my hometown, and I wanted to come down here and be able to see everybody and my family in a hometown parade,” the 22-year-old Beemer sporting wings on her sash that were pinned on her by a member of the Coast Guard when she was crowned queen in July of last year. I I Or, i Beemer recently ^aduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture science “the study of fruit trees and vegetables,” she said — with a minor in crop and soil sciences. The scholar­ ship she received for being named fes­ tival queen helped pay for her senior year at MSU. Beemer now lives in Shelby, in Oceana County near Lake Michigan. She is a crop consultant sales account manager for Gold Coast Sales, which sells fertilizer to farms and agribusi­ nesses throughout the Midwest. I work alongside the farmers, and we work together to produce a bounti­ ful crop for them,” she said. Beemer developed an interest in agri­ culture at a young age, raising rabbits and cultivating vegetable gardens. She was involved in the FFA program at TKHS, where she also won varsity let­ ters in basketbail and soccer. After grad­ uating from high school, she attended Grand Rapids Community College for two years, earning an associate’s degree before transferring to MSU. Beemer is the daughter of Gary Godley and Shanon Beemer of Wayland. staff Writer 'Jj V 9 'i k* . * *4 I (( c t k 3fterl> 'Signed > b J Thursday, June 6, 2024 9 TKHS graduate winding down reign as National Cherry Festival queen I SV V THE HASTINGS BANNER I i POLICE BEAT 1f * Waterfowl run afoul of neighbor’s waterfront Police responded to a report of ducks at large around 11 a.m. on May 17 on the 1800 block of Maple Grove Road. The caller, a 69-year-old Hastings man. told police his neighbor's ducks were loose in his pond and defecating on his dock. Police made contact with one of the duck's owners, a 31-year-old Hastings woman, and told them to fix their enclosure and confine the ducks or else they could receive a citation. Police had contacted the woman regarding a similar incident a month prior. The woman told police they would likely be getting rid of the ducks soon. > ( T pr* L» I iF— X er s I V National Cherry Festival Queen Carmen Beemer with friend Cami Huyck before last week's Memorial Day parade. (Photo by Greg Chandler) Man arrested for bond violation after allegedly shooting at woman A 35-year-old Hastings woman called police about 6:30 p.m. on May 6 on the 3500 block of Fighter Road following an altercation in which she alleged a man fired a gun twice. The woman told police an 80-year-old Hastings man was pointing an unidentified long gun, either a rifle or shotgun, at her residence before firing two shots. When police arrived on the scene, they talked with two bystanders familiar with both parties who were near the scene when the shots were allegedly fired. One of them said they had heard two gunshots but they weren’t sure from where, while the other said they had heard a loud bang but they weren't sure what it was. Police investigated but could not find conclusive evidence that shots were fired. While investigating the scene, police noticed the alleged shooter was sitting near an open beer and admitted he had been drinking. Police discovered this was a violation of a no-alcohol bond condition set for the man. who was arrested and lodged in Barry County Jail. A preliminary breath test recorded the man's BAG at 0.113 percent. It ' '5*.- is the M '®® on * iX < to *'’-v HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS SCHEDULE Social Security omits food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance >« r*t Thursday, June 6 - WOOD-TV’s ' ^’or toZ iP OehJ ' c ■■"'"coasii, cf inr*. lit < f £ A > ■^‘^scboci £11} ..k ****>• £11? SB 4 . n * •* IK •Xra If • c i*;r* t * •• - • •••« -• HILLARY HATCH b iked from ? •asd greet uill your SSI eligibility or reduce your payment amount, so we made chang­ es. Beginning Sept. 30, 2024, we are no longer counting food that someone gives you as income when we figure SSI payments. This new rule removes a critical barrier to SSI eligibility due to informal food assistance from friends, family and community networks of support. For more information on the SSI program, including who is eligible and how to apply, visit ssa.gov/ssi. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. Public Affairs Specialist Supplement Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness. It also provides month­ ly payments to adults aged 65 and older, who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits help pay for basic needs like rent, food, clothing and medicine. People applying for and receiving SSI must meet eligibil­ ity requirements, including income and resource limits. Under our current rules, we include food assistance as unearned income when calculating In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM). We understand this rule could affect p.m. I®* ’’ Sunshine Pi^l^ Saturday, June 8 - Very Barry Acres.n,T”Event at Tyden Park, 9 a.m.-noon. H'righthas L/ Monday, June 10 - Crafting dual palPassions, Passions, 10 a.m.: a.m.; Barrv Barry Coimh/ County le afDI.. Explorers: Hiking in Hammond Hills, a.m. Tuesday, June 11 - Baby Cafe. .p, . J ^^fiepairta: ™hjong, 5 p.m.; chess. , 5:30 p.m. ®l)'0fp. alongt&euw,lT’ Wednesday, June 12 - Dinosaur Encounter, 2 p.m.; Adventures in "Watainjctfflgeoupjj," Geocaching with the Michigan ^tijefreiKhaccom Geocaching,Association, 6 p.m. —-“KficoaccoM '^f^SfwkeFienchaiijj^jj, More information about these and Weuihighsd»oi,iuj^ji other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. adopted a tt ci 1 • Maranda filming summer reading kickoff, 2:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1950 film, w r !. 2 ►rrx i i f 4 t 11 » PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS IR •5; Ji - ♦*e4=7 I -JUNE 6-12 - 4 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ ▼ * r •I . June 1-30 — June Storybook I z I 4 *• ZB * t-.' - 17'* tfe g/mnasiLmsDellon KStoggfe-K '•*• 3^ ' J « .• t ^ar y r- •% j-esuperiniendedIpodatesaW! iTS jziataacatP' ifwot it k»«^**** V.3J: H trea and Walk: “Are You a Cheeseburger?” by Monica Arnaldo. Grub is a lonely raccoon, rumbling in the trash looking for food. Seed is just a seed, patiently waiting in the trash for someone to plant it. When these two meet they realize they might be able to help each other, and so begins an unlikely friendship. But Grub has one big question first: What will Seed grow? Will it be Grub’s favorite food, cheeseburgers? The Storybook Walk ve vKStali^f^ is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 1-30 Summer Wildflower Nature Walk (free and self-guided on the Lupine Trait). Can you identify common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of Michigan's wildflowers. Friday, June 7 Fun Fridays in the Play Space, sponsored by Flexfab, 10 a.m.-noon. Tuesday, June 11 — Summer 1 y«l H ■4i 1^^ ^ffeiull. ^5* f I t ‘ i ■t L _J K line of <2. ;.!/♦ Of 'IWU { I J I 1 I I 1 ; I 'J ! i 1 41 'Ll n • A? Cz^ . aJ’ 4 A 'f ^ir‘- r I** t ■ Band Director Spencer White led the Hastings band in several performances last Thursday night. .w Hastings band students perform at last week's Concert in the Hayfield. u Its. II! r< iA5< 'T' unauihO’ J'd ► *!? t 8«Si 4 every year until 2019, when the COVID19 pandemic put future concerts on hiatus. Although similar events were held in the meantime, White said ±ey simply couldn’t compare to the Concert at the Hayfield. White thanked Mary and Louis for their time and resources dedicated to making ±e concert happen, as well as their other contributions to the Hastings band program. “We didn’t have it for five years. We had a placeholder event there for a few years at (Thomapple) Plaza — the Plaza Palooza * I p H * J f I I I t ' I ' I ft F comp (- *\ I* 7 •l ■I' I- ,? u f ** 4^4* r .•4 iDH !» I ,?■ I kf t. I 6*^ i.*' Cf tI — but it’s not as fun as this event,” White said. “J want to just start off by thanking our wonderful hosts who made this event possible and the work that they put in preparing just for this event, let alone the season.” “It’s just a tremendous amount that they take on,” White said. “They also give financially for the event, as well as (give) their time, so (we’d like to) thank Maiy, Louis and their whole staff throughout the farm.” fis A ( fl r t s t * < 1 I I > .• > it »• ' tr ..A 'I * I I k.' Louis Wierenga Jr. (right) asked for a moment of silence alongside Hastings Band Director Spencer White (left) to honor former Hastings Superintendent Matt Goebel. Goebel passed away on May 24 after a private battle with cancer. ♦♦ I .,1(» 1 I (Photos by Hunter McLaren) I A 39-year-old Hastings man called police around 6 p.m. on May 29 from the hospital after he was injured and bleeding from a dog bite. The man told police he had knocked on his neighbor's door on the 1900 block of Brookfield Drive to speak with her, a 58-year-old Hastings woman. While the two were talking, the man said the woman's three dogs ran around the corner of the house and one bit him in the scrotum. The woman told police she was planning to put the dog down following the incident. Supposedly sick skunk saunters off after loitering in man’s lawn .A' ^13 ♦♦ flBII V /I ‘4 in < p> 11 r > f .•J beeigW 4 r ■■ pi* I ’.^JF Lx r* ‘ Man hospitalized after dog bite Lil i I I .■- .Jf, KSi rr-’* A 69-year-old Hastings man called police around 2:30 p.m. on May 28 to report three goats grazing on his fruit trees at his residence on the 1800 block of Maple Grove Road. Police made contact with one of the goats' owners, a 31-year-old Hastings woman, ', who told police the goats do not go onto their neighbor’s 1. property. Police told the < woman they would receive a citation if it happened in the future. I . I ( ' In :■ 9 B f 1 .'1 * J* I 'Li I * % 1 fl ' iMniiu I j * I ' J \., * * ★ *, <’ * i I f I ★ * * ' t rr r ♦ fl ■ I * I ( ' ■TTU’f c Conservation in a Changing World Series; Fashion and Conservation — Cutting from a Different Cloth, 5:307:30 p.m. H* 1 jjjemeflior Wednesday, June 12 — 1 J % Stewardship Workday. 9:30 a.m.noon. Illegally grazing goats get the goat of neighbor £ ^3£^336® size and . Wednesday, June 12 — fl >■ feel ID Scavenger Hunts, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Participate in a scavenger hunt while learning about nature. This event is sponsored by the Barry County Great Start Collaborative. A 29-year-old Delton man called police around 7 p.m. on April 25 to his home on the 1300 block of North M-37 Highway. The man told police there was a skunk in his yard that appeared to be sick because it had been around for a prolonged period. As the responding officer approached the skunk, the critter ran off into the woods. �* -1^ :. J > 1 t i SPORTS 10 Thuf'/Jo/, jurie 4 * J ► I WWW HastingsBanner corn THE I IASTINC/ . BANNER 2024 6, * > «l Friddle is state high jump champion i. A * f •*» Z* BREU BREMER Sports Editor .U' i > f Eight girls at Hamilton High School Saturday eyed the bar in the high jump at 5 feet 5 inches. All eight were already assured of being medalists at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals, but only one was going to be on the top step of the podium in the end. That one wound up being Hastings freshman Bella Friddle. I was very nervous, super nervous, Friddle said. “I was just trying to stay positive, stay with positive self talk, and prayers, and hope, and all that. My two coaches gave me lots of sup­ port, and I appreciate it. “Yeah,” she added with a deep breath, “prayers.” She said she was most nervous on her first jumps than her last ones, but she cleared 5-1 and 5-3 without a miss. Each of the final eight girls missed their first attempt at 5-5. The first seven to take a second attempt also came up short. Friddle didn’t. She cleared 5-5 on her second attempt, putting the pressure on her seven competitors who each had one try left. “You could just see the crowd of the other seven like ‘uggggh, she made it,’” Hastings coach Lin JamesNickels said, clenching her teeth and fists. All Friddle’s competitors came up short again. “And when the last girl missed it, Bella turned to [coach Brian] Teed and I,” coach Nickels said, with a grin growing wide on her face and her eyes getting big, “‘So, Tm the state champion. Friddle took three tries at match­ ing the 5-7 school record she set at this spring’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship. She said her first two tries at 5-7 at the finals felt pretty great, but she just didn’t ' quite get her backside all the way over the bar. Her third try, on legs worn out from competing in both the high jump and long jump, was unsuccessful, but her day was a great success. She was the only girl in the competition to pass on jumping at the opening heigh, 4-10. The last Saxon girl to win a track and field state championship was Tammy Bryans who took the MHSAA Class B lOO-meter dash championship in 1986. Friddle earned a state medal in the long jump too with a leap of 16-3 that put her in eighth place in that event. She was a four-time state qualifier this spring. She scratched out of the pole vault to avoid getting burned out tiying to compete in three field events at once Saturday morning. She also competed Saturday afternoon with the Saxon 4x 100-meter relay team with team­ mates Ember Twiss, another freshman, and seniors Addey Nickels and Myah Vincent. Head coach Brian Teed said her tough decision to skip out on the pole vault was a good decision. Sarah Pippin from Edwardsburg and T i » f .4 J- 10 r • * _ . F .3» w 1 1 V p-*. T t r ■4 J' V 6 c« f’..* I r** f / < R I 4 ♦ 1 I* f II, s ? - ••j1> a b t I i»2 •V •• • J >, •l .T3^= I I 4 < f'. 1 A «* < A I w A— i i ,5 A WR I*- v« 4i J ■,7-< 1 -5 .-■W f. I.’ 0 **• V* .4' 4 f > I ♦ > -iX 1 r a. k i b’iS 1 •. > 1 . r 't r r*! ♦R J ■; * &l« I7i 'fTX I \ 1 Ik Hastings senior Aiden SaintAmour takes off at the start of the 4x400-meter relay Saturday during the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School. I J A 1 * M F u -•> ■A r 'ST d • t* 3< »:# A »r 1 I I + 5^ *J Miller, Haiden Simmet and Reuben Solmes was 28th in 44.39 seconds. Miller was 24th in the boys’ 200meter dash prelims with a time of 23.22. Jonah Teed placed 27th in the boys’ 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 44.27. Charlie Nickels cleared 6-1 in the boys’ high jump to finish 13th in that one. Friddle’s performance earned the Saxon girls’ team 11 points which put it in a tie for 20th overall on the day. The Saxon 4xl00-meter relay team was disqualified from their race. Vincent ran to a 30±-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.08. Nickels was 14th in ±e 300meter hurdles in 48.73. The Berrien Springs boys captured the team state championship with 40 points. Corunna was second with 38 points ahead of DeWitt 34, Charlotte 28, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 26, Parma Western 26, Stevensville Lakeshore 24, Pinckney 24, Gladwin 23 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 23 in ±e top ten. The Shamrocks were powered to the state title by senior sprinter Jake Machiniak who was a four-time state champion. He won the lOO-meter dash in 10.74, the 200-meter dash in 21.76 and was a part of winning Berrien Springs foursomes in both the 4xl00-meter relay and the 4x200-meter relay. The ten points from each of the four victories accounted for all 40 of the Shamrocks’ points. Dearborn Divine Child won the girls’ team state championship in Hamilton with 46 points ahead of Yale 39, East Grand Rapids 36, Summit Academy North 33, Saginaw Swan Valley 25, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 22, Forest Hills Eastern 22, Marysville 18, Goodrich 18, St. Johns 17 and Gaylord 17 in the top ten. The TK girls were 12th with 16 points. I I ‘I 4 rj » 1SP7< •f /x <1 * Wr " .4ir hi 4^ *1 I ''M Xt • 43^ i » ••AX ‘'Ifs R HAMPIO w ■ •J •I, lif' •r I* X *w\. I 1> I I 1 I «r —nrr.-' as** •I' • □zr- * I • 1 h -X ■<-i- ' 1 1 s <1 d •l j b •r *v a 10! lA?l I I 1C >ii 'b- 1 Hastings freshman Bella Friddle smiles from a top the awards podium after winning the state championship in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 5 inches, at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School Saturday. (Photos by Brett Bremer) Keirra Taube from Yale both cleared of their own in the 4x400-meter 5-3 with just one attempt at each of relay, but the team of seniors Aiden the three heights they tried to tie for SaintAmour, Jonah Teed and Charlie second place behind Friddle. Nickels, and junior Jett Bamum, Friddle got two jumps in at the long placed ninth in the race in 3 minutes jump pit, competed in 27.83 just less than the high jump; and them ^^You could just a quarter of a second got back over to the behind the last of ±e see the crowd of eight medal-winning sand for her final jump of the opening round the other seven foursomes. The Saxon of competition there. foursome had been as like ‘uggggh, she She hit her longest leap, fast as 3:24.70 in the which earned her the made it 7^ race this season. final state medal, in the Hamilton won that Lin James-Nickels finals of the long jump boys’ 4x400-meter relay Hastings coach competition. in 3:23.40. Hamilton was Hers were the only first and Hastings six± two medals the Saxons won Saturday. in the final heat of ±e race, but three With rain, that was a downpour teams from earlier heats including at times, and cool temperatures, it Thomapple Kellogg, bested the Saxon wasn’t really a day built for sprinters team’s time. and personal records. The Hastings’ boys had two relay The Hastings boys had high hopes teams competing. The 4xl00-meter of winning a state championship relay team of SaintAmour, Gerald il»*' idF ei» JK* 055^ utensJ®*" ; tffffurh’aS;!^' >* !3S5^ w«'*zi r* IBS’’’** aaw® _ _______________ siii^'' >* J f HUI*I®* 232 tesh'ia:iie<la4'>f^ hsi^siii^ a-xezf jjjibiiD jfli Ll.TJI *T. « e«a iSaxv 4 sssjkJtas’Bi^' : .to^hlfe.1^321 » ai»«W aei ^Sisnsnse * J to ®'’iitr,TaaE; *«7«3t * * '*4. 5" ; ^^^scaiijarBix *•» ?C3SI *waxM-,|. 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Both teams had to go from racing to watching. Their runs came in the pen­ J ultimate heats of the 4x400 races at the III MHSAA Division 2 Lower Peninsula r Track and Field Finals Saturday at mrk«. Hamilton High School. It was worth the wait as both teams ( looked to the video board displaying IlfniSiiil times after the final heat to see that Ji. they’d earned spots among the eight teams of all-state medalists. The TK HI boys relay team placed fourth and the girls sixth in the end. Thomapple Kellogg was the only school at the D2 Finals with both a boys’ and girls’ 4x400-meter relay team ^Berrien Sprins boysj5£?Cf^ to finish in the top eight. ik tjaa stale c For a few of those Trojans, it was P®-C(Wiassec{5iiit]j adding to their impressive state medal collection. Brooklyn Hannon was third ^.PmNotrEDaiiiefep26. in both the 100-meter hurdles and the P2!Mto26.Stn'®iIle 300-meter low hurdles, a year after Lal£sb24,Itoe)'itGla(Jji missing out on competing at the state ''‘HGfliiijR^CaiBkCffl finals because of an injury exacerbat­ k-.:^k-zIi£ca’We laeiopfc ed by an all-out regional meet effort. Hilton placed eighth in the 300-meter IkSamrodswerep.’reredtc hurdles for the second year in a row. 6esBiidch»nwrs?^Ji a; I; dmjcs VanMeter improved two school ^tjokuteafoess SasiiB records on the day. He was the state chz^HesflQtbefeKf -^.njecaid ae runner-up in the 800-meter run with a dai:iO.TiE200-iiisiiaih time of 1:55.98. flj 5^1 part dwi id;j see the 09^ Those four seniors boys set the TK BeK5®£f(™si!lx«3 •15355. Hk Sa® 4x400-meter relay record at the OK Fothersw! ',Afiiad bests Gold Conference Championship last BBiititpcintsbaji month, the same day VanMeter set the Hi thefe^CDKsaccw TK 800 record for the first time. Van c jjem sedeit? .-•TiiElhS Meter said that his training to run an 800 and a 400 are pretty similar most ­ i^HSeET^^’ .s: X ly speed work for the guy who has been the lead runner for the TK varsity boys ’ 360110 SIE 39EiseslR«?*“^ cross country team most of the past few seasons. • * z> VanHaitsma had a stressed look on his k. r '4U V « ik t face after the 4x400, but that quickly 'i melted into relief and joy once the final results were displayed. rs' G . V'.' : ,r V “I wasn’t sad about how the race .''fuffleKT was, or mad about thaL” VanHaitsma said. “I was more sad that it was over. » [VanMeter] is the only one that is going •• to do track anymore (at Davenport University). Me and Ethan aren’t going to play a college sport. [Sias] has foot­ ball (at Alma College), but I am done. “High school sports meant a lot to me, ■ l< and it’s sad to be done, but I like that,” he said motioning to the Trojans’ time * on the scoreboard. VanHaitsma competed in the high fl jump Saturday morning. VanMeter had his 800 run, with junior teammate Jacob Draaisma behind him in 14th-place in that race. Those were the only other events for TK boys other than the I( 4x400. k “I think it is the fact that none of us J had to run a preliminary, besides this guy [VanMeter],” Sias said of the relay r team cutting time. “We all came out ' there on fresh legs.” it“This is what we prayed for,” he added. “These are the things that you wish for. I am glad we got to live through it.” Sias and Bonnema were a part of the TK foursome that was 12th in the 4x400 at the 2023 state finals. VanMeter said he knew that if they cut s3^ time the results would tall into place, but Bonnema really was focused on that I 'ri' top eight finish in the race all season long. He had the lead in the heat when he took the baton Saturday. •^4 t .f IX »I •p. £ p fem ' \ 'W a * •“'a V *•1. • J X «e 1 ^4 T '1 s a* — t • 3 Thornapple Kellogg (from left) Ethan BmrvGr'i relay teammates Lucas VanMeter their time was fast enm^^h celebrate learning their time was fast enough to finish in the final event oHhe KsmTp S® 9t k ® Hamilton High School Saturday. ,Pho,„s t'LteZ TK boys and girls win 4x400 medals M I ? Thornapple Kellogg junior Brooklyn Harmon races to the finish in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter hurdles Saturday during the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School. Harmon placed third in the state in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles, and was a state medalist with the TK girls' sixth-place 4x400-meter relay tearn too. I 11 ?( % A 1 T ;4 V R “I was in front and just had to run season and was in a walking boot until away from people,” Bonnema said. “It recently. was harder today than normal. I couldn’t Between the injury on April 12 and tell where this kid was, but it wasn’t too the June 1 state finals, Gater ran an allbad. Usually, if I have someone to chase out 400 meters one time - last Saturday it will push me a little bit, but I am pret­ (May 24) at the MITCA Team State ty good at staying in my own head and Meet. She was two seconds faster than knowing what I need to do.” she had been in April and earned her Host Hamilton won the boys’ spot back on the relay team for the state 4x400-meter relay with the team of finals. She had only been out of her boot Abatu Dykstra, Gabriel Schrotenboer, for two weeks at that point. Josh Langeland and Benjamin Boehm “That was pretty cool,” Gater said of finishing in 3:23.40. returning for the finals. “I was freaking Unlike the boys, the TK ladies in the ouL but I trust my teammates enough 4x400-meter relay have years of track that even if I did do terrible, I trust and field ahead of Brooklyn, Ellie and them in orange and Mia enough that I This year, I came into black, but they also knew they wouldn’t know that they need it with a group of a couple let us lose.” to make the most Gater led off the , of my best friends, all of of their chances. relay and nearly them we’re super close. toppled forward Brooklyn Harmon was undefeated in It was easy to be able to after ±e “set” com­ the 100-meter hur­ mand from the meet rely on each other. We dles, the 300-meter official. She just hurdles and the wanted to make it to the managed to hold 4x400-meter relay her balance until the hand-off for each other, as a sophomore in gun sounded. 2023, but an injury not just for ourselves or “She came back knocked her out of for the top eight spot from an injury we the 4x400 at regiondidn ’ t think she Mia Hilton als after she had was going to come sophomore already won region­ back from,” TK al hurdles champigirls’ coach Maggie onships and she didn’t get to compete in Wilkinson said. “She got cleared and the state finals. went to physical therapy, and we just Hilton won a state medal in the 300made sure we were very careful with meter hurdles at the 2023 finals, but how we progressed. wasn’t able to recover from that race to “We were careful at practice. We run in the 4x400-meter relay at the end didn’t let her run 100 percent. But she of the finals. So she was running the knows nothing but fast. She doesn’t. 4x400 in the finals for the first time. I had to say things like, ‘you may not “This year, 1 came into it with a group practice anymore.’ She’s just a go-get­ of a couple of my best friends, all of ter.” them we’re super close,” Hilton said. Gater said the hardest part of the “It was easy to be able to rely on each whole race was just trying to cheer on other. We wanted to make it to the hand­ Hilton, who she handed the baton to, off for each other, not just for ourselves because she felt so dead. or for the top eight spot.” “It is such a crazy race. I love the Gater was the only member of the 4x400, but it’s the craziest race ever. 2024 finals foursome that ran in the race There are so many ups and downs and at the 2023 finals, but she didn’t run peaks and valleys, it is so overwhelm­ much this spring. She suffered a calf ing. It’s an adrenaline rush,” Gater said. injury the first weekend of the outdoor Gater gave the baton to Hilton for the V .. '* i < i fe-——; < V k » < F Ai 1 r I » * i w » > RT . t k ♦ u ► I I '. «r t wwf rfS 1 .jr' Jia \ •*'•<** '*/v t « zI »- i a . •at r W / I k « '4 ■ v I I J I Lt - I I «JI» 4 s :’me. t r K } f Kk> f J* \ J Ue p* 1 ■ T I I r F ‘ r / i I* f ? ? « 'iv^' I * Thornapple Kellogg senior Lucas Van Meter (left) fends off Adrian's Matthew Canales and DeWitt’s Ian Fowler to place second in the boys' 800-meter run. with a school-record time of 1 minute 55.98 seconds, at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School Saturday. I ■f L w 99 j V. . LJ I 2 e ♦ e I « £ > < j’ I 1 .A t k > -s; '1 9 1 -ip^. *1**^ n TT A I ™ ' d Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Payton Gater gets moving at the start of the lead leg of the 4x400-meter relay Saturday during the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School, second leg of the race. “We practiced our handoffs for two days,” Hilton said. “We had to change things up from a slow shuffle to a quicker run so we could cut off a few seconds there too. Our handoffs felt really smooth today.” The skies opened up midway through the finals and rarely let up, the hard­ est rain that fell all day was while the TK ladies were smiling on the medal stand, just a couple steps down from the East Grand Rapids foursome of Lilly Saunders, Avery Hecksei, Katelyn Artz and Drew Muller that won the girls’ 4x400 relay in 4:01.88. The rain certainly didn’t bother Brooklyn Harmon much. She set her PR in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.30 before the rain started and then splashed her way to a PR of 46.05 in the 300-meter low hurdles. Hilton set a PR in that 300-meter hur­ dles race too finishing in 47.30 to place eighth. She placed second in the penul­ timate heat behind Vicksburg’s Megan Zahnow who was fourth in the end. There were two heats of girls following hers at the state finals a year ago. Hilton was almost a second faster than she was at the state finals as a freshman in the 300 hurdles. Yale sophomore Sadie Dykstra was the day’s 300 hurdle champion in 56.00 - a new PR for her. Dykstra was the runner-up behind Chelsea senior Leila Wells in the 100-meter hurdles. Wells won the 100 hurdles in 14.92. Pinckney freshman Davea Crowe was second, between Dykstra and Harmon, in the 300 hurdles. The top three in both races all set new personal record times. Those were all the TK medalists, but junior Ava Crews set her PR in the 3200-meter run with a 17th-place time of 11:24.60. She also placed 21 st in the 1600-meter run in 5:17.49. Ellie Harmon was 21st in the long jump at 15 feet 2.5 inches and senior Kenady Smith cleared 5-1 in the high jump to place 15th in that event. Dearborn Divine Child won the girls’ team state championship in Hamilton witli 46 points ahead of Yale 39, East Grand Rapids 36, Summit Academy North 33, Saginaw Swan Valley 25, Grand Rapids Catliolic Central 22, Forest Hills Eastern 22, Marysville 18, Goodrich 18, St. Johns 17 and Gaylord 17 in the top ten. The TK girls were 12th with 16 points. The Berrien Springs boys captured tlie team state championship witli 40 points. Corunna was second with 38 points ahead of DeWitt 34, Charlotte 28, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 26, Parma Western 26, Stevensville Lakeshore 24, Pinckney 24, Gladwin 23 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 23 in the top ten. If I I K, t I J I r I 1 I �z < 12 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 Viking pair near best times in rain at Division 2 Track Finals i BREH BREMER Sports Editor L? Donald Wells has one more shot al it . next season - a spot on the state medal stand. The Lakewood junior and school record holder in the 400-meler dash competed in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals for the second season in a row Saturday at Hamilton High School. Wells ran his second fastest 400 ever clocking in at 50.43 seconds, but that time left him in ninth place. He was seven hundredths of a second behind the last of the eight state medalists in the race. Rain was steady tliroughout many of the championship races in the after­ noon, including the 400-meter dash and the 300-meter hurdles. The cool rainy conditions were okay for many of the distance runners, but there weren’t a ton of personal record runs among the sprinters. Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett said Wells ran well despite ±e rain, and he didn’t think it affected senior hurdler Shane Raffler much either. Raffler was 18th in the prelim’s of 5 I / 1 « & I I. -w* 4 i J •l * ’ *\< ■w t , Ih > I I fcw * * I a>< L 4 I* jn•’ > .2^ w. iL M*’ 1 J te It i f’ "5 z **! 53 T»-' * < * t •l ILhiL'; >» T /.Z HAHIITIN •te HAMILTON t ¥ I H: ,1 .■ I I ; w ¥ E S k t I » r T '*T ? f ‘Rkbi^gR: J H A 1 I Y i E S I J!« 0^ ' tf® se^- I 'I < ■^1 K W M UK E l- E LK E VE 1 ♦ * I 4 z U‘M* I <4 I. Jin I t I ’J f 4k • • «< 1 rtti * i 1 fl* I Kl:' 1 MiKWOBj / >i- Lakewood senior Shane Baffler makes his way to the finish in his heat of the 110-meter high hurdles Saturday at the ' MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School. Baffler competed at the finals in both the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ^sJ* >1 M-* jar- > 1 I r r the 110-meter high hurdles and 13th in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in his first state finals appearance. He clocked in with a time of 15.81 sec­ onds in the preliminary heats of the 110-meter high hurdles. He finished the 300-meter hurdles in 41,20 sec­ onds. He was a little less than three quarters of a second behind the last of the eight state medalists in both events. “It was raining pretty good by the time of the 300-meter hurdles and I thought Shane ran exceptionally-well for the conditions,” Hassett said. “He only missed getting a PR by .05 seconds. Last year is when Shane had the big jump in his technique that made him one of the top hurdlers in the area. He worked on getting stronger throughout the past year and that made a big difference in his times. If r < & •l I, .**• B r < J V A 1 4 A r I. r «£fi»2l I I, / w« r S-'X 4 rfi E ¥ E S 3 . ysT' ♦ iS r * I r<.r A ’>»«ES 1- I r >t•* .M J ♦ V KT , 9 g 1 B i" *L K J ! V• A: A t I I I < r z J Lakewood junior Donald Wells gets up to speed in the 400-meter dash Saturday at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School. Wells finished ninth in the race one spot shy of the state medal stand. (Photo by Brett Bremer) you would have looked at Shane as a freshman or sophomore, you would have never guessed that he would be a state qualifier in two events by the time he was a senior. He is a prime example of what hard work can do for a motivated athlete.” The Capital Area Activities Conference White Division champion in the 300-meter hurdles, Charlotte senior Cutler Brandt, won that race at the state finals too. He put up a per­ sonal record time of 38.48 seconds. Niles junior Aydan Mccarey was the.... 110-meter hurdle champion with a time of 14.78 in the finals. Brandt led the Charlotte boys to a fourth-place finish on the day as a team. Berrien Springs won the boys’ Division 2 state championship powered by senior sprinter Jake Machiniak who won the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash and was a part of winning 4x 100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams. Berrien Springs finished with 40 points ahead of Corunna 38, DeWitt 34, Charlotte 28, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 26 and Parma Western 26 in the top five. Brandt and the Orioles’ Braylon Holmes, Bryce McConnell and Maliki Garza were second to Machiniak and the Shamrocks in the 4x200-meter relay. The Oriole four­ some of Brandt, McConnell, Evan Colosky and Phoenix Lawton fin­ ished second to the host team from Hamilton in the boys’ 4x400-meter relay too. Dearborn Divine Child outscored Yale 46-39 at the top of the days’ girls standings ahead of East Grand Rapids 36, Summit Academy North , 33 and Saginaw Swan Valley 25 in the top five. 4 I il'T'’ I 1110 4.-— ■ wfe 3 I tsi ■ ' Hi* IT A > t t « tt - t3t ^lil»<.u» >13 l-STM L^ixncnisiiiJ?^-^ tr J jar 305 L-iSSii :T®HfflKaC BJWMCe.' I I , nles to gels; ndory at M ' stale k I t BRETT BREMER Lion senior Evan Brandenburg had his best sprints ever to qualify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 State Finals. He wasn’t too far off his PRs in the 200-meter dash and 100-meter dash at the the state finals at Hudsonville’s Baldwin Middle School Saturday, and he had his second best long jump dis­ tance ever. All that earned him two state med­ als. Brandenburg placed third in the long jump with a leap of 21 feet 4.75 inches and finished eighth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.35 seconds. Brandenburg set his PR long jump earlier this season at 21-7.5. He was a two-time state qualifier in the long jump, also earning the chance to compete at the MHSAA L.P. Division 3 State Finals as a sophomore in 2022. Detroit Frederick Douglass senior Anthony Buford won the D4 state championship in the boys’ long jump in Hudsonville with a leap of 23-2 which is a new PR for him. Fairview junior Landon Galea was ^e only other guy to fly further than Brandenburg. He put out a top jump of22-5.5. Concord senior Mekhi Wingfield was fourth, behind Brandenburg, with a mark of 20-10. This year, Brandenburg was the Big 8 Conference champion in the long jMp and the 100-meter dash with Wingfield right behind him in the long jump at the conference meet too. A time of 11.76 left Brandenburg 14th in the prelim’s of the 100-meter dash, at the state finals Saturday. He was just. 16 behind the last of the eight guys who qualified for the finals race. Brandenburg was joined at the ' state finals by a pair of Maple Valley pole vaulters. Senior Nic Martin got over the bar at 11 -0, but couldn’t quite match his 11-6 PR from earlier t. bs’ A Sports Editor ;sSf» * > Lions’ Brandenburg wins pair of state medals at D4 Finals r .‘era this season. Lion sophomore Athena Morehouse gave it her best shot at the I girls’ opening height, 7-3, a mark that ' would have required she best her PR by nine inches. The Fowler boys and girls swept the team state titles in Division 4 this spring. The Fowler boys beat out Frederick Douglass 56-52 a the top of . the standings. Hackett Catholic prep was third with 44 points ahead of Hillsdale Academy 31, Mt. Clemens 27, Morrice 25, V^ite Pigeon 23, Beal City 23, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 22 and Lincoln-Alcona 21.5 in the top ten. The seven points Brandenburg won had the Maple Valley team tied with Maple City Glen Lake and Petoskey St. Michael,for 31st place. ■ The Fowler girls had a much bigger lead in the end of the day. They outscored Portland St. Patrick 70.5 to 44 ' at the top of the standings ahead of Saugatuck 34, Buckley 33, Whitmore ■ Lake 31, Frankfort 29, Gobles 25, Marlette 24.5, Unionville-Sebewaing • 24 and Addison 22 in the top ten. The Fowler girls piled up those points with only one event champion­ ship. They won the 4x400-meter relay with the team of Paige Thelen, Grace ■ O’Hare, Alayna Vandegriff and Ella Hufhagel winning in 4 minutes 8.44 seconds. Their junior teammate Katie Spicer was second in the girls’ long jump, the runner-up in the 100-meter dash and third in the 200-meter dash. Spicer ended up a four-time state medalist also placing sixth in the 400- ' meter dash right behind her teammate Hufhagel. ‘ Brady Feldpausch won the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles for the Fowler boys and was the runner-up in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. He was also a part of winning Fowler boys* teams in the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x 100-meter relay. His team­ mate Nate Spicer was a four-time state medalist too, also placing fourth in the boys’ 400 and fourth in the boys’ 200. rNE B^cSiSrtx ai £ \ • - Tx: s - < Mm; * saaK:o 1 ff e >251 ae* 4 i *f3 ^*n ^55^ «> «4» <« »<• :3 in I •I* > i. s» ✓ f , W < ( '’r; I V 'X ; ( '»• I •« 1 ■4.k ■* d * k l'-^H *< A 4 > / < I *Zi w V d < J♦ 4 a * « 4. > » A iRR ♦ K V ♦** 1 ’ * 1 J' iJM \ ) r :>e ' TfeJjk'rx^^JlBirXf *■ * s • f lilt'd I '• « 'A '•< 5T-CT 1 * .5 i t , fc..: ■’* '.t* & •u5 I 'v •HT > i* 3et 'T «cajj « :^5' ■^ii t I •te i ill *W: X ^,'*1 ■> " > ' 4 •« > ’•si' V. »%! ■V M 1 ^aJ**.* 4 I s Eagle Stadium at Baldwin Middle School durinq the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division in th 7 ' ■ ' Brandenburg placed third in the state in the long jump and was also an all-state medalist in the 200-meter dash with a third place finish in that race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) « M- S' * <‘ 1 IF ^•i \ k 7 ■r A t X'^bt h IA < ♦ ♦ •? in t f I r. . 4 I _ >»« 1 Xk Rte 5Sw ♦ ♦ I k I �D .J II ~ 13 earns^tate honors with hurdles time WWW. Hastings Bonn er.com I THE HASTINGS BANNER I------------------- — I /• s F II I • r*’ r -Vi^s.i.3 A I ft 4^ w * s V J '<?r lSf§' I w * - "SV.... * ‘1 Ii •l 0 e c c s > * > aoG y' '' ' . A_ Ji Xi J t 4 I 1 i» *• ' Im. ■ 4 Jf- • k« :j *• «se He '-.r K ** *4^ > I * < % hie Dew '‘«ltlio ^^«teni26 4 >> i * ':*.7 - >'i n ■^'^Sseai r :t 'e w •k v •• S5? Ip. •'^«ads. •«6.«ll I 3ar ."ik. -w- 4 *>• b '^’laa • I. J Kuytoo. I r b *«* Delton Kellogg senior Rhys Bedford capped off his final varsity track and field season on the medal stand at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals Saturday at Kent City High School. Bedford ran to a time of 15.22 sec­ onds that put him in seventh place in the finals of the 110-meter high hur­ dles. He was just two hundredtlis of a second off of his personal record time in the raCe. A second might not seem like more than a blink of an eye, but he was a little more than a second faster than he was at the state finals as a junior when he placed 24‘\ His confidence has really gone through the roof,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. “He qualified for state last year, but did not make the finals. It is just an incredible story of work ethic. He has worked his tail off. He is always one of the last people at practice. He comes up on the weekends every once in a while with his dad and works on things.” Napoleon senior Holden Van Poppel won the boys’ 110-meter champion­ ship in Kent City with a time of 14.60 seconds. He was one of three guys to hit the finish line in less than 15 sec­ onds. Olivet jumor Aden Nystrom was the runner-up in 14.90 and Elk Rapids junior Max Ward third in 14.91. Bedford benefitted from the nineI^e track at Kent City. He had the ninth best time in qualifying, seven tenths of a second behind Grant Wehaton of Lakeview who would have been the last of the finals qual­ ifiers at a state finals home with an eight-lane track. He was only three hundredths of a second ahead of the guy behind him in the prelim’s, Charlevoix senior Peyton Scott. Grimes said Bedford wasn’t happy with his preliminary time and he had to fight getting discouraged during the wait for the finals. Part of what moti­ vated him towards a top eight finish was the opportunity to earn academic all-state honors to go along with the all-state medal. Bedford has plans to run at .Galvin University next year, and coach /H < • ** Thursday, June 6, 2024 ?ap= Sports Editor I; —— I t I I <•» •* 4 l'” I » DHFfl ' «■ LTD* 4 * 0 1 ( >1 I i The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teamsserTaT^Tin^ SIX to the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals at Kent Pih High Schoo, o The i included Hugo Madino"S S IzS Gj'uber, Breanna Chandler. Summer Ritchie and Rhys Bedford. Bedford earned all-state honors with a seventh-place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles (Photo by Brett Bremer) Grimes said that while Bedford has a passion for the hurdles he knows the Knights might like to try him in the decathlon with him having cross countiy experience as well as talent in the high jump and long jump. Bedford was the Delton Kellogg team’s top overall point scorer this spring. Senior foreign exchange student Hugo Martino, from Spain, was the Delton Kellogg team’s number two scorer. Martino set his personal record in the high jump clearing the bar at 6 feet 1 inch. There were 13 guys who got over the bar at 6-1 and all eight who were able to clear 6-3 finished their day on the state medal stand. “That was exciting for him,” Grimes said of Martino setting his PR at the finals. “He is a rookie. It’s his first time ever high jumping, if we just had a little more time with him ...” Grimes added that with a little more time working on technique Martino could have easily been clearing the bar with the state medalists. Grimes said Martino.had his body well over the bar at 6-3 on a couple jumps but was just 'uiuieb. (Photo a little off with his timing or clipped the bar with his calf. Warren Michigan Collegiate sopho­ more Tayden Redding won the boys’ high jump by getting over 6-8. Delton Kellogg senior Breanna Chandler capped her final track and field at the state finals too with a 19th-place finish in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of 49.88. Chandler also teamed with junior Kylie Main, sophomore Izabelle Gruber and senior Summer Ritchie to place 20th in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4 minutes 25.61 seconds. Pewamo-Westphalia won the Division 3 boys’ state championship at the meet with a score of 57 points ahead of Clare 47, Detroit Edison PSA 32, Jonesville 27, Napoleon 26, North Muskegon 24, Reed City 23, Elk Rapids 22, Ithaca 18 and Lawton 18 in the top ten. Pewamo-Westphalia junior Trevor Smith won the boys’ 100-meter dash in 10.81 seconds and placed fifth in the 200-meter dash to help lead his team to the title along with senior thrower Gavin Nurenberg who won the shot put with a mark of 60-2 and placed second in the discus with a throw of 165-11. Senior Collin Farmer was second in the 3200-meter run and fourth in the 1600-meter run for the Pirates. Nurenberg was joined on the shot put medal stand by senior team­ mate Dalton Brown who put up a PR of 54-7.5 in the shot put to place third. Hart took the girls’ state champion­ ship with 53 points ahead of Onsted 40, Olivet 38, Jackson Lumen Christi 34, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 31, Lansing Catholic 25, Erie Mason 25, Pewamo-Westphalia 22, Kingsley 21, Traverse City St. Francis 20 and Kalamazoo Christian 20 in the top ten. The Hart girls were powered by junior sprinter Addison Hovey who won the 100-meter dash in a personal record time of 12.27 and won the 200meter dash in 25.60. She was already the high jump champion. She cleared the bar in that event at 5-6. Senior Alyson Enns added fifth place points in the 3200-meter run and sixth-place points in the 1600-meter run for Hart. Hart girls scored in the 4x 100-meter relay, the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay too, with Hovey a part of that third-place 4x 100-meter relay team. Hovey’s teammate Imogene Brumbaugh was eighth in the high jump and the Hart team also had Addison Trierweiler and Lilly Hopkins score in the pole vault. Hart needed all the scorers it could get to outdo Onsted junior Emmry Ross. She scored all 40 of the Onsted girls’ team’s points with wins in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, the 1600-meter run and the 3200meter run. Olivet had the team of Emily Peters, Sophia Pell, Celina Sinclair and Cassie Coleman win the girls’ 4x200-meter relay. Peters, a sophomore, also set her PR at 44.76 to win the 300-meter low hurdle championship. North Muskegon senior Jerry Wiegers won the 200-meter dash in 22.02 and the 400-meter dash in 48.56. Clare senior Brad White did win the 800-meter run in a PR of 1:53.16 and help the Clare 4x400-meter relay team to a title. V I V.. * 1. X V >* vi*»* ** * 4-' I Jie * • * Z: A^ser k' «• I’jk O at tie top fl/ife days' s^sdinffiibofEasiGral RspA :6, Srat Aodany North. rislfe Swan Wy 250 ' K ap five. . • r » «»■* - ••j Viking first doubles duo gets a victory at D4 State Finals iffspirtfstaleiiittalDiFH __ I BRETT BREMER Sports Editor II ,J. 8®^ ; I rites’^ a i a > * i i 7 4 49 J ( 9 / I 5' it/' t r The Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis team earned academic all-state hon­ ors this spring and the Vikings’ top doubles team picked up a point at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Girls’ Tennis Finals. The Lakewood duo of senior Alivia Everitt and junior Abby Pickard opened action at first doubles Friday, May 31, with a win over the Harbor Springs duo of juniors Charlotte Westbrook and Elliott Baetens. The Viking team took a 6-3, 6-2 victory, and then had to head into a match with the second-seeded team at their flight. Junior Alivia Mott and senior Brooke Tietz from Grand Rapids West Catholic took a 6-2, 6-1 win over Everitt and Pickard in their round two match. Lakewood senior first singles player Jasmine Stewart was bested in a tough match 6-3, 7-6(2) by Frankenmuth senior Fia Lindsay to start their week­ end. Ann Arbor Greenhills players won seven of the eight flights and their team took the state championship with 38 points, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep won at third doubles and tallied 27 points to earn the tournament’s second place trophy. Traverse City St Francis was third in the standings with 19 points ahead of Elk Rapids 17, Wixom St. Catherine 16, West Catholic 16, NorthPointe Christian 11, Harbor Springs 11, Hemlock 10 and Bloomfield Academy of the Sacred Heart 7 in the top ten. Greenhills junior Maddie Morgan was the second seed at first singles, and came away with the flight title. i She beat the top seed, Elk Rapids senior Ayva Johnstone, 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 i■ • -7’ -," - ;’ fe in the first singles championship match. Vikes take two from Hornets in district tune-up BRETT BREMER list. They both added one more extrathe girls.” Sports Editor base hit in their team’s loss to Portland In the two games combined, Federau The Lakewood varsity softball team in the MHSAA Division 2 District was 4-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs won a pair of competitive five-inning Semifinals in Portland Saturday. and two runs scored. The only time ballgames against visiting Central Viking head coach Brent Hilley was a she didn’t hit the ball in her final home Montcalm Wednesday at Lakewood little worried Portland might not want to game it was because the ball hit her. High School to finish off the regular pitch to Lily when they Peyton Federau, Matti season. met up Saturday morn­ Aldrich and Kendyl There couldn’t have been a more ing, and the Raiders did Steward had two hits It feels good appropriate way for the Vikings to open intentionally walk her in each in game one. Those having everybody their final home doubleheader than her last at-bat. three singled to load the with senior catcher Lily Federau belt­ She wasn’t the only depending on me bases at the start of the ing the first pitch she saw leading off tough out in the Viking bottom of the second having to start the bottom of the first inning over the line-up this spring. inning with the Vikings Centerfield fence. off the game with trailing 2-1. The bases Hilley said he also “it was very emotional,” Federau said knows his two, three, were still loaded with an at-bat I love of playing in her final home ballgames four and five hitters are two out when Lily deliv­ feeling the leadoff ered a two-run single into after four years on the Viking varsity, pretty great and that the “watching all the girls in the dugout. bottom of the order has left field. pressure, that I was one of those girls in the dugout been getting better all the Maryssa Goble sin ­ dependability with looking up to all these varsity players. time. He said his girls gled behind Lily to load Now, this year, me being a senior, lead­ are hitting close to .400 all the girls. the bases back up, and off, catcher, it is very emotional, but I as a team. Hillard cleared the bases Lily Federau love it. I wouldn’t trade that feeling for “The girls worked real­ senior catcher with a three-run triple to the world.” ly hard over the winter right field. The Vildngs A four-year varsity starter behind the on hitting,” Hilley said. “We came out, led 6-2 at the end of the inning. plate, Federau passed the Viking career and we weren’t seeing [that power] in The Hornets answered with two runs home run record, previously nine, by the beginning, but then it came along in the top of the third, but 6-4 was as her sophomore season. She now has through the season. We knew they had close as they would get. 31 varsity home runs, and she is far that capability. I can’t say I’m shocked Lily delivered another two-run single from the only Viking with some pop we’re at 32 home runs.” in the bottom of the third after a single in her bat this spring. The Capital Area Federau’s leadoff home run started by Steward, a walk to Avery Farrell Activities Conference White Division the Vikings on their way to an 8-4 and a Kerigan Schroeder single loaded co-champions now have 32 home runs win in game one over the Hornets. the bases. as a team this season. Senior shortstop Lakewood took game two 4-2 moving Central Montcalm had runners on Audrey Hillard is approaching the old its record to 21-15. base again in the fourth and the fifth, Lakewood home run record with eight “It is super exciting,” she said of but pitcher Peyton Federau and the for her career. blasting another leadoff home run. “It Viking defense avoided any issues. Hillard added to her school record for feels good having everybody depend­ Hilley was happy to be facing a career triples Wednesday, and Federau ing on me having to start off the game Central Montcalm team capable of put­ and Hillard remain 1-2 at the top of the with an at-bat. I love feeling the lead­ ting pressure his team in the lead-up to Vikings’ all-time extra base hit record off pressure, that dependability witli all districts. DK girls battle into second half against highly-ranked Sailors BRETT BREMER Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg girls did what they could against the team that entered the postseason ranked fourth in the state in Division 3. South Christian took an 8-0 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Hopkins High School Wednesday, May 29. Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie was happy with the way his girls persevered against the Sailors. South Christian built a 7-0 lead in the first half, and Mabie said his girls battled through most of the first 20 minutes of the second half before conceding the eighth goal. The Panthers close the season with a 7-9-2 overall record. South Christian is now 18-2-2 over­ all this season. Allegan outscored Hopkins 6-5 in the other semifinal Wednesday in Hopkins. The South Christian girls took a 3-0 win over the Allegan Tigers in the district final back in Hopkins Friday. South Christian has since taken a regional semifinal win and will face top-ranked Hudsonville Unity Christian in the regional finals tonight, June 6, at South Christian High School. /f -4 I I 4 f • ♦ ♦ ♦ k z X II®’ �4 h A t 14 www.HasfingsBanner.coni THE HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, June 6, 2024 tk does its best to chip away at early Hopkins lead School Saturday. The Trojans fell 12-7 to the host Vikings in their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament’s lone semifinal contest. Wayland took a 14-0 win over the Hopkins girls in the district final to advance to this weekend’s regional round of the state tournament. Hopkins got a three-run home run from Ava Vanderkolk in the first inning and built a 5-0 advantage in that opening frame. The Vikings BRETT BREMER Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity softball coach Ashley Garrett is thankful to have another season with Kylee Hoebeke ahead. The Trojan junior shortstop went 4-for-4 in the leadoff spot with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBIs, but that offensive outburst wasn't quite enough to get her team into the district finals at Hopkins High NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MICHIGAN SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Decedent’s Trust CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Trust: The Henry E. Schragg Revocable Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Trust, under agreement dated February 7. 2018. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The dece­ FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al TO ALL premises, or some part of them, at a public auction dent. Henry E. Schragg, who lived at 5728 sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's Head Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, died check at the place of holding the circuit court in 05/09/2024. Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on all claims against the trust will be forever Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership leen V. Groendyk, within 4 months from the of date of publication of this notice. encouraged to contact the county register of the property. potential A purchaser is Mortgagor(s): TAKE 300 South State St., Ste. 11 Zeeland, Ml 49464 No. 2023-007668. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority (616)212-9336 Coleen V. Groendyk Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred 374 Oskalossa Dr. SW Eighty-Six and 02/100 Dollars ($173,886.02) Grandville, Ml 49418 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, (616) 240-4232 and described as: Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as: Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long View Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water’s line, been commenced by Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne Farmer; Dawn Barwick; Rose Marie Creek; Baxter; Unknown Successors, Heirs, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless Creek. Defendants must answer or take abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from other the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless permitted by law within take other action within the time allowed, homeowner; If you are a military service member judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. on active duty, if your period of active duty has Nikki Cushman P86811 be forever banned unless presented to Alvin E. Warren, Successor Trustee, within four been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at Rhoades McKee PC, the telephone number stated in this notice. 55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Michigan State Housing Development Authority (616) 235-3500 Mortgagee/Assignee Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elizinga- Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. Baxter 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 c/o Rhoades McKee PC Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 55 Campau Avenue HW, Suite 300 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE (616) 235-3500 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit 1961PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 PM. on June 27. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage promptly at 1 :OO PM, on June 20, 2024. The may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Joseph Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha ElertFabing, both unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely of the property. A potential purchaser is THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited foreclosed by s sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder (or cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on July 11,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kerri L Dean, the Mortgagors}, and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, the original Mortgagee, dated September 21,2005, and recorded on September 27,2005, as Instrument No. 1153395, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the GSAA Home Equity Trust 2005-15, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 30,2013. and recorded on September 11,2013. as Instrument No. 2013-011131, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine and 57/100 U.S. Dollars ($122,649.57). Said premise is situated at 425 N. Monroe Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THAT PART OF LOTS 35,36 AND 37 OF ROBERT I, HENDERSHOTTS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 10F PLATS ON PAGE 59, DESCRIBED AS; FROM A STAKE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE EAST ON THE SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH IS THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET ANO PLACE OF BEGINNING’ THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET 86.8 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37; THENCE NORTHEAST ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37,17.5 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH S 132.0 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 37; THENCE FROM THE STAKE SOUTH 68 DEGREES EAST as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15. 2023 Recorded on May 17, 2023, tn Document No. 2023-003951, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five and 07/100 Dollars ($236 335 07) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and wrner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minirtes East 876,64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 1109.94 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East AA? ?? Q degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence Northwesterly along said Northerly line 266.12 T a radius of 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees '^®st 265.93 feet to a point which IS 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of KtTZ Q degrees 33 minutes West 161,00 IB feet fn th^ _____। 154.9 FEET TO A STAKE IN CENTER OF LOT 35; THENCE SOUTH degrees 22 WEST 46.5 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL SECTION LINE WHICH IS THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 35; THENCE ® date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600,3241a period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date 0 such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act period will be 30 days ST T Jf£1^2.0 FEET TO THE STAKE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption or 15 days from the MCL whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 6 IB If the above Sa .0 ® the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period, ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duly has concluded sale or\n nrnnArtv a '’’ortgage holder for damaging the CXapT® active dutu if m less than^'n rtf'” act V p ease contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage S if For More Information, please call: Quintafros, Prieto, Wood & 255 South Orange Avenue, T™ AH "TT sale under f®®Ponslble to the person aia'^Sage foreclosure less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, at the telephone number stated in this notice, Dated; 05/30/2024 premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting amount due on the mortgage may be greater a’'® rademplion period. Attention member on '’a® concluded “' ^afed in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corp Sa ®®^a®iderman & Sherman P.C. X 2X74™ ™ bpbb encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joshua Vanbeekom and Jill Vanbeekom, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing (if Assignee any); PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES. LLC ■«!« * .w L Ur ,.M s' t*gani4niiBtriii \ LlSW: Date of Mortgage: February 28, 2022 « » » J Date of Mortgage Recording: March 4 2022 Amount claimed due on date of notice* $276,698.24 Catholic Central girls best Vikings in district semi’s Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lots 53, 54 and 55, Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73. Barry County Records •v I I I *1 tb BRER BREMER Common street address (if any)- 8897 Cory Dr. Delton, Ml 49046-8760 Sports Editor The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless k « 4 The Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer ' season came to an end with a 9-1 loss’ to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the MHSAA Division 3 District i Semifinals hosted by the Cougars in ‘ Grand Rapids Wednesday, May 29. < The Lakewood girls finish the year with a school record of nine wins. They were 9-9-3 overall this season. • Catholic Central is now 10-7-1 overall this season after knocking off West Michigan Aviation 4-1 in the district final back at their CAT Athletic Complex in Grand Rapids . Friday, May 31. The West Michigan : Aviation girls beat Wyoming Lee 4-0: in their district semifinal match last I Wednesday. The Catholic Central girls were set I to tiAe part in this week’s MHSAA ! Division 3 Regional Tournament host^ ed by South Christian with the host Sailors facing three Rivers and the Cougars taking on Unity Christian in ' the two regional semifinal matches. determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600,3241a; or, if the subject real ( » property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature I Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the « 1 mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. I service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney tor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the » This notice is from a debt collector Date of notice: May 23.2024 Trott Law, P.C, 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 1531678 (05'30)(06-20) 1530793 (05-23)(06-13) I I 5 I ( / ■J'* > (248) 642-2515 s4ir en 4 telephone number stated in this notice. ^aen ordered to ’*'a attorney for the parly 'a'®’”’”'’® (rams till 31® 11 mt Jil s' litf iw I Attention homeowner: If you are a military of 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged described as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest « I Notice is given under section 3212 of the BARRY COUNTY A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR v- c? (* t Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 1 action extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention 1531679 (05-30)(06-20) ^9 * Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will 269-664-5194 f Hastings split a non-conference dou bleheader with the Ionia girls during the regular season. The Lakewood Vikings swept a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division doubleheader, eventu-1 ally, against Portland to earn a share of the 2024 conference championship. The Bulldogs and Raiders enacted their revenge Saturday though, end­ ing the varsity softball season for the Saxons and the Vikings. Portland won the MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament it hosted Saturday' with an 18-3 victory over Ionia in the district final. Portland opened the tournament with a 12-6 win over Lakewood in the first semifinal of the ■ day, and Ionia knocked off Hastings ' 9-4 in their semifinal match-up. Lucy Barnard led the Hastings girls ■ offensively in their ballgame with three singles. She scored two runs. Zoey Bennett had a single and a double, and Lara Schaefer and Reagan Wattles^ had two singles each. Carly Frazer and Meredith Ansorge had hits for the Saxons too. Portland rallied for eight runs in the ; top of the fifth inning to wipe out a 6-2 L^ewood lead in their semifinal ball-. game. An error to open the inning starts ed things on a sour note for the Viking^. A second error, seven Portland hits and a walk pushed across the eight runs. Portland scored nine unearned runs in the bailgame. Lakewood had two on with Uvo out ; in the bottom of the fifth, but couldn’t push a run across. The Raiders inten- . tionally walked the Lakewood all-time, home run leader, Lily Federau, with one out and nobody on in the bottom of the sixth and then retired the final five Lakewood batters after that to seal the victory. Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors. Records. Commonly known as 243 Thatcher St, 248.539,7400 Tre Sports Editor Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County 10966 Keller Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 5’ BRER BREMER Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Date: May 21, 2024 AMn E. Warren vji J concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have i^Wfions enUtied to it. ' Date: May 20.2024 ■ <<**11 I M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. against the Neal P. Rider Revocable Living Trust dated, July 23, 2019, as amended, will Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the f I according to the recorded plat thereof; has Woodland according to the plat thereof recorded months after the date of publication. X * V Township, 4, Block 5 of Parrott's Addition to the Village of NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST ESTATE TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor, Neal Philp Rider (date of birth) 01/02/1926, who lived at Cedar Creek of Hastings, Hastings Twp., 2895 E. M-79 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058, died April 20, 2024. There is no personal representative of the settlor's estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that atl claims r' Saxons and vikings bested in district softball semifinals at Portland An action seeking property located in Hope NOTICE:* quiet title to Dione Campbell, Recorded on September 28, 2023, tn Document ’t ) or affected by the following: single woman Original Mortgagee: MiMutual Mortgage Date of mortgage: September 20,2023 Blague W. Hough P-47697 J whose interest in the matter may be barred of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: I / I Creek whose address(es) are unknown and deeds office or a title insurance company, either Date: 05/28/2024 PERSONS: Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth the highest bid at the sale does not automatically barred unless presented to the Trustee, Col­ INTERESTED Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and July 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing Creditors of the decedent are notified that and Shelby Robinett plated a run to start the bottom of the third for TK. Jenna Robinett followed those two doubles with a single and then Adeladie Holderman knocked a two-, run double into left that pulled TK within 9-4. An Emma Stevens sacrifice fly scored Holderman from third, and TK was within 9-5 by the end of three innings. Hoebeke’s two-run home run with one out in the bottom of the fourth ‘ I cut that four-run Hopkins lead in half. That was as close as TK would get. Hopkins upped its lead to 11-7 with two runs in the top of the sixth * and then added one more insurance ’ run in the top of the seventh. TK had II hits. Bouma finished I I 3-for-4 with a run scored. Shelby Robinett took the loss in the circle, allowing seven runs on seven' hits. She struck out one. Holderman • I threw the final six innings. She Struck out seven, walked five and allowed five runs (three earned) on : I seven hits. pushed that lead up to 9-0 in the top of the second inning. Vanderkolk finished the ballgame 3-for-4 at the plate with a walk, a dou­ ble and a triple to go with her home run. She scored three runs and drove in two. TK started to chip away from there. Kenzie Bouma advanced around the bases after a leadoff single for TK in the bottom of the second. Back-to-back doubles by Hoebeke ( ♦ ♦ ♦4 I s �Mh,' 7b A ■s ( WWW. HastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER W B' WinningesTOo., •x If team ever takes district title »»!? M k I’l l 01 seeirn, Pm •» r? '5 ii'' S«F -‘ts s 1 t 4 S S5SS* ■ * >. 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Senior Kylie Hamlin and fresh­ man Lana Hooker both belted their first varsity home run for the Delton Kellogg girls in what was eventually a 16-6 loss to the Parchment girls. “The girls played well. We had some errors and that, which has been the thing all year with a new team like this with a lot of young girls and a lot of girls that don’t necessarily have a ton of experience,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse Lyons said. Hamlin drilled an 0-1 pitch over the left field fence for a two-run home run that put Delton Kellogg in front 3-0 with two out in the lop of the first inning. “It was just really an outstanding experience for them,” Lyons said of the couple home run balls his girls hit. “[Hamlin] looked like she was gliding across the dirt and not even touching the ground,” Lyons said. ■ “I reminded her to touch the bag at third as she was coming at me.” Parchment’s first two batters of the bottom of the first reached base and came in to score on a three-run home run by Kaylee McKinney that tied the game right up at 3-3. Parchment added three more runs in the top of the second and led the rest of the way. Hooker hit a pinch hit, three-run home run to center field that got her 2 ( t 3 4 t k? W' y K > •l ■>. 2? 4 I s *h b * « I 4 •r Jk i 1 I .. or ( 1 s iC' h» u The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates its program's first district championship since 2013 after n- * • * I- . Q 0^®^ Mendon in the MHSAA nivi<4inn a District Final at Mendon High School Saturday. The Mendon leadoff man reached against Hoefler in the top of the sev­ enth, then Teegen McDonald took the mound to close things out. Mendon managed to cut the Lion lead from 8-1 to 8-3 in its last at-bat, but McDonald eventually got the strike out he needed to start the Lions’ celebration. The Lions also won their first conference championship since 2015 this spring. The only blemish on their first Big 8 Conference season was a team within 13-6 in the top of the fifth inning after back-to-back singles by Lizzy Stonebumer and Maysse Wiessner got the inning started. The Panthers had to score in the inning to keep the game going down ten runs. ' Lyons said he told Hooker to swing for the fences. She missed with one big first swing, but connected with her second. Three runs in the bottom of the fifth clinched the win for the Parchment girls. “It was nice to see they battled back,” coach Lyons said. “They were having ftm. It was nice to see. It was good for them, even though we came up short in that district game. Especially for the younger kids, it is a good experience for them to see what we have to do to get that and keep advancing. You always feel bad for those seniors. We had six of those that we won’t have back next year. It is always tough. “Like I told them, unless you win the state championship your last game is always going to be a loss.” That list of six DK seniors this spring included Wiessner, Macie Pape, Alli Brandli, Abbi Wooden, Hamlin and Stonebumer. Kalamazoo Christian defeated Galesburg-Augusta 19-0 in the other district semifinal in Parchment Saturday, and the Comets went on to defeat Parchment 5-1 in the district championship game. The DK girls closed the regular season with a little three-team eve­ ning at home last Thursday, May 30. The DK girls beat Plainwell 21-12 and then fell 22-0 to Portage under the lights at DKHS. -w IW ((21^ r »e 4 pl I I ■as • f'-. If n * s- n,^ 2^ f *<'■5 •Si '<' ■ M >« • 4 4 ov 1 4* '•‘ft i 1 4 > z » f sei; Delton Kellogg second baseman Lillie Steele flips an underhanded throw to first for an out during her team's loss to Parchment in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Parchment High School Saturday. (host Stoneburner pitches for Delton Idduring its game under the against Portage Northern at ,• jif'* w • d split in a doubleheader with Concord. Concord just happens to be the team the Lions were set to face, in Concord, in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Semifinals Wednesday, June 5. The kids all dyed their hair when we won the league, so I’ve got a bunch of little blonde kids running around,” Carpenter said. Assistant coach Levi Westendorp helped treat the Lions to ice cream at Mooville on the way home from the I I * Ob*. • r *I 1 9 ♦ • 4 I I 0, kW* I T 1 y *5 I * 4j « i. Ki T r > b * I 1 **« to •• < Ie .■ff * I 4 J I < e; ‘ f 5^ • I £/ I $« k M •K fl’s .• a ' li, si •*» t I Sri •J '.n f-.-s 4*: X ■‘J?; K-* •t<. » >2 7’ A ci,. ■' h .'■ Vkd ■ ■ ■1 I. ■*> 2 X” * 1_l — •r <4 i.. .. > a. J - •< M -s r >J •dL 1 4 Delton Kellogg senior Kyleigh Hamlin puts her bat on the ball during her team’s district bailgame at Parchment Saturday. Hamlin hit her first varsity home run in the loss to the Parchment girls. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Bulldogs put together one big inning to beat Saxons BRETT BREMER Sports Editor 0*4 A J X » J* t I »« 5 1 i 4 f I*!' fif J I 9 'isffl.’ BRETT BREMER Sports Editor district championship. The offense for the Lions in the dis­ trict championship came in the form of seven singles and three walks. Cam Carpenter was 2-for-4 with a run and hvo RBls. McDonald, Noah Musser. Andrew Sheperd, Carson Milboum and Hoefler had one hit each. Hoefler walked twice and scored two run.s. Ayden Wilkes walked once and scored once. Milboum drove in two runs and Jakeb McDonald had an RBI and a run scored. Teegen McDonald, Musser and Milboum scored one run each. Hoefler stole two bases and Wilkes and Carpenter had one steal each. Maple Valley jumped on the Mendon boys early with four runs in the bottom of the first and a fifth in the bottom of the second. They added one in the fourth and then two in the fifth and led 8-0 at that point. Jakeb McDonald was the winning pitcher in game one for the Lions. He tossed the four-inning shut out of Athens allowing just one hit. He struck out ten. Hoefler was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run scored and an RBI. Wilkes had two hits, two runs and two RBls. Teegen McDonald went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBls. Milboum went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBls. Connor Joseph, Musser and Carpenter had one hit each. The winner of Wednesday’s region­ al semifinal between Maple Valley and Concord earns a spot in the June 8 Regional Final at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, June 8. M Homers take a little sting off DK girls’ district defeat ®5rs r■ • ■ I 15 --------------------- — — - ------ Thursday, June 6, 2024 ~ BREH BREMER Sports Editor A 15-0 win for the Maple Valley varsity baseball team over Athens in the MHSAA Division 4 District Semifinals in Mendon Saturday gave ±e 2024 Lions squad the school wins record at 26. An 8-4 win over Mendon in the next game clinched the Maple Valley program its first district championship since 2013. The Maple Valley varsity baseball team ran its record to 26-7 with ±e two wins in the district tournament. Callan Hoefler had an outstanding outing on the mound in the district championship game against Mendon. He got the win with six innings of work. He allowed just one earned run (two total) on two hits and three walks. He struck out 11. He was good, like he has been all year,” Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter said of Hoefler. “ He con­ trols the zone, throws strikes, throws different pitches for strikes and ‘its’ give me the ball and let’s go’. And he did that.” Carpenter said Hoefler has a really good curveball that he will throw in any count, and the success he has with that curveball just makes his fastball look that much faster. “He mixes it up,” Carpenter added. ‘With Mendon, they had three different kids that we knew could handle the bat. Our focus was really keeping them under control, and then the bottom of the line-up attacking and going after them. [Hoefler] did a great job of that. . The Hastings varsity baseball team put up a great fight until things got away in one big inning for the Otsego Bulldogs Saturday. The Saxons were bested 7-1 by Otsego in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals in Otsego. The two teams each scored a run in the fourth inning and went into the bottom of the sixtli knotted at 1-1. The Saxons got a stellar start from pitcher Landon Steward, but he plunked the first batter he faced in the bottom of the sixth and gave way to Scott Sanders on the mound. Sanders got the first batter he faced, but a pair of sin­ gles, a hit batter and a walk put the Bulldogs in front 3-1 with the bases loaded and still only one out. Colten Denton replaced Sanders on the mound, but couldn’t stop the bleeding. He walked the first batter he faced. An error and sacrifice fly later and the Bulldogs had put together a six-run inning. Bulldog pitcher Caleb Hildebrand struck out the side in the top of the seventh notching his 11th, 12th and 13th strikeouts of the game to earn the complete game win. He allowed just one Saxon hit. Hastings took a 1-0 advantage in the top of the fourth inning. Lars Sorensen was hit by a pitch with one out. He took second on a passed ball and then came in to score on a single into left field by Steward. Those were the only two times a Saxon reached base alt game. Steward's final pitching line included allowing two runs in five innings. He walked four, struck out three and allowed four hits. Gull Lake defeated Plainwell 11-3 in the district’s other semi­ final match-up and went on to' knock oft' Otsego 8-2 in the dis­ trict championship game. The Gull Lake Blue Devils were set to host Edwardsburg for an MHSAA ■ Division 2 Regional Semifinal Wednesday, June 5. t t ks 4 �•« c 4 16 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 6, 2024 i •A Tyio of Lion seniors end golf season at regional £ 1 BRETT BREMER t Sports Editor •* • • A little chip from right of the green skipped off the inside of the cup and rolled six or seven feet beyond the flag early Thursday afternoon at Coldwater Golf Course. Maple Valley senior Austin Gorman gave a little jump as the ball hit ±e cup and looked around to see who had noticed the near miss. Two putts later his round, and his time as a varsity golfer, was through. Gorman and fellow Maple Valley seniors Owen McGlocklin and Brody Trowbridge finished off the 2024 var­ sity boys’ golf season at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Regional Tournament in Coldwater Thursday. The top three teams and top three individuals at the regional not on those teams earned spots in the June 7-8 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division Boys’ Golf Finals that will be held at The Meadows on the cam­ pus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale. The top three teams were in a battle well in front of the rest of the field Thursday. Hillsdale Academy won the team regional title with a score of 331 ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 335 and Kalamazoo Christian 336. Cassopolis was fourth with a team score of 361. Kalamazoo Christian junior Ian Tuin was the day’s individual cham­ pion with an overall score of 75. The three individual state qualifiers from the regional included Mendon’s Cam Bingaman who shot an 81, Homer’s Kenyon Miller who shot an 82 and Colon’s Dalton Williams who shot an 85. Maple Valley didn’t earn a team score with just the three seniors competing. It was the first season of varsity golf for Trowbridge and McGlocklin. Gorman played a part of his junior season before it ended early with an injury. McGlocklin led ±at trio wi± a score of 116 strokes on the day. Trowbridge had a tally of 133 and Gorman 144. Gorman said his best hole was his first one of the day, the 150-yard, par3, number ten where he fired a double * V *5 M W • I' V t I r •l % 1 I ^El t k > f 4 'I I ? ♦ J! - r ■t 9 >1 M 4 .'4 V. .*? 1 •ilf- 1 b •i I♦ jr 4 (Left) Maple Valley senior Austin Gorman rolls a putt towards the hole on number nine during the MHSAA Division 4 Lower Peninsula Boys’ Golf Regional at Coldwater Golf Course Thursday afternoon. May 30. (Right) Maple Valley senior Brody Trowbridge watches his drive fly on number eight at Coldwater Golf Course Thursday, May 30, during the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Regional tournament. (Photos by Brett Bremer) v-'. bogie. He managed fives on two other par-3s on the front nine at ±e tourna­ ment. Trowbridge managed fours on ±ose same three par-3 s, a group of holes that included number two and number four. Gorman said his Spends talked him into joining ±e golf team in 2023, and he is happy he did. “I love golf,” Gorman said, adding that his favorite pro to watch is Scottie Scheffler, who won his second Masters championship in three years in April. Gorman, who has been golfing for about five years, said that he has become much better at putting and hit­ ting his tee shots this spring. “Coach [Trent] Harvey helped me, and some my teammates helped me,” he added. “They said, don’t think bad thoughts. Think the next shot.” He thought he pulled that off Thursday. McGlocklin and Trowbridge were new to high school golf this spring, formerly baseball players, but weren’t completely new to playing golf. “They’re definitely swinging a little better. They’re having a lot of fun which I think is the most import­ ant thing,” Harvey said of his guys. “They’re out at practice all the time. It was nice to see them. We had quite a few juniors out too.” There were seven guys on the Lion roster at the end of the season, but players need to meet stroke limits for their scores to be able to compete at regionals that the young Lions haven’t quite met yet. “We may not have had the best scores, but we had a lot of fun,” Harvey said. “Owen and Trowbridge were a really nice addition they’re really good kids. They really put a lot of time in. It was nice to see ±em. They just wanted to golf. If you talk to them, they are both really happy ±ey came out and did it. Owen said he wished he would have done it a little earlier. “Trowbridge probably wouldn’t say that today,” Harvey said with a bit of a smile, “but most days I think he would say ±at.” Being the new Maple Valley varsity football coach, Harvey said he won’t be returning as the golf coach next spring. That position did give him a special perspective to share with a football player like Trowbridge. He was able to remind him that getting a little angry isn’t as effective most times on the golf course as it is for a lineman on the football field. The team with the best score Thursday, Hillsdale Academy, was led by a 76 from Rykert Frisinger. Ridley Fast added an 80 for Hillsdale Academy, Kahle Weldon an 86 and Lincoln Knirk an 89. Hackett Catholic Prep was led by an 81 from junior Chris Ogrin and an 84 ‘ from junior Andrew Ogrin. Sophomore Justin Tyler and junior Grahm Zygadlo both shot 85. Behind Tuin for Hackett, senior Connor DeVries shot an 86, junior Isaac Riggs an 89 and freshman Brixton Devries an 86. 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III-' wibt’ iSS**!"* * J’j KD *5^4»»4iJkaaB'4 LAPEER — Last year was a big one for View Newspaper Group as the locally-owned, local­ ly-connected and locally-operated newspaper com­ pany celebrated its 20th anniversary. “We focus on storytelling and one of the most important stories we can tell is our own,” said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith. “While some newspapers have struggled, we are happy to report that we have continued to grow since our start more than 20 years ago. » Founded in 2003 by Lapeer native Rick Burrough, View Newspaper Group publishes 14 community newspapers with more than 250,000 copies in print each week covering Lapeer, Oakland, Genesee, Livingston, Sanilac, Huron, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Montcalm and Ionia counties. ■‘^31,2024 The on-going growth of View Newspaper Group is further proof that the company is committed to making meaningful connections for readers and clients each and every day. Along with newspapers, those connections are made through the compa­ ny’s special publications, events and the donation of money and advertising space to area nonprofits. Most importantly the success of View Newspaper Group is proof of the power and strength of com­ munity newspapers. * •’0hT4 Aif«9 t ( Cl n^^^Elp^irt^Jya(alAc^^011C®b (( If the last few years have proved anything, it’s the importance of knowing what is happening in your own backyard,” said Smith. “Our readership has grown and remains strong, because local, commu­ nity newspapers are so important. We look forward to carrying on the important work of delivering local news to each of the communities we serve.” craft beer festival to our all-women’s golf outings, each event has a few goals — connect our guests to our sponsors and each other, provide a day or night of fun for the community and raise money for a great cause. The results speak for themselves. View Newspaper Group events include: • View Lady Classic ladies only golf outing. Heading into its eighth year Thursday, Aug. 1 at Metamora Golf & Country Club, the event has raised more than $119,000 since its incep­ tion for Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic Assault (LACADA). The strength of the newspaper company has allowed the team at View Newspaper Group to continue to give back and support community causes through signature events, editorial coverage and cash donations. In the last year alone, View Newspaper Group supported area nonprofits with $130,000 worth of cash donations. That, along with Burrough’s personal donations to the community last year brought the total to around $155,000. • View Lady Classic at Fenton Farms Golf Club returns Monday, June 24. In just two years the event has raised $14,400 for the local nonprofit Delivering Hope. • Bottles, Brews & News, View Newspaper Group’s autumn craft beer and wine fest in downtown Fenton has raised more than $28,000 for Fenton Area Resource 8f Referral Network Inc. (FARR) since its start five years ago. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 21. (( I’m humbled that reader support and that of our advertisers has allowed View Newspaper Group to give back and support the communities we serve at that level,” said Smith. “Giving back is an important part of being a community newspaper. M Part of that support also comes from the events View Newspaper Group hosts. Leading the trend of combining events and newspapers, the team at View discovered that events are a great way to fur­ ther connect the communities they serve. In 2023 alone more than $41,000 was raised for area non­ profits through the newspaper company’s signature events. (( After a decade of hosting community events, View Newspaper Group has raised more than $240,000 for important causes,” said View Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell, who helps produce the events. “From our very first • Bowling in Bowties fundraiser in Lapeer to ben­ efit the Lapeer County Department of Veteran Services (LCVS) is held each February. In five years the event has raised more than $22,000 for Levs. • View Newspaper Group’s Beer Fest in a Bag returned in April to Metamora Golf & Country Club, raising ftinds for the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer Inclusive Playground project this year. A successful community newspaper, said Smith, is a vital part of making the cities and towns they cover successful. “Part of what we do is ensure that See NEWSPAPER on 2 The Power of the Press fo!^ Michigan Web Press/Stafford Printing keep the wheels turning for View Newspaper Group and more than 160 other web printing clients IJf*J Michigan Web Press, founded in 1979 and acquired by Lapeer native Rick Burrough in 1999, produces publications that are distributed throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Along with View Newspaper Group, clients include C&G Newspapers, Ann Arbor Observer, St. Ignace News, The (MSU) State News, the (UM) Michigan Daily, (CMU) CM Life and many others. The acquisition of Stafford Printing in 2019 brought to the mix more than 160 customers, including daily, weekly and monthly publications covering the same geography. The company recently added a group of seven weekly publications in Indianapolis to their client list. I W' Z“ / As the largest commercial newspaper printer in Michigan, Michigan Web Press / Stafford Printing is proud to serve more than 250 clients. .ru»9 .TAFFORD PRINTING Michigan Web Press in the communities they serve,” said Todd Hagerman, Michigan Web Press general manager. Michigan Web Press / Stafford Printing’s four press lines, made up of 68 printing units and 6 folders produce more than 2 million copies weekly. The company’s combined postpress inserting, bindery and mailing divisions deliver a turn-key solution for publishers who need a one-stop solution. The 24-7 operation also has full generator backup for uninterrupted production. The products produced and mailed at Michigan Web Press include direct mail pieces, advertising inserts, annual reports, catalogs, shopping guides and, of course, newspapers - including the 14 community papers published by their sister company, View Newspaper Group. “There is no doubt of the power of print, especially community newspapers. The last few years has really proven the critical role that local community newspapers serve for their readers and advertisers. We salute our publishing clients who provide a vital connection between schools, families, businesses and nonprofits “Our team comes to work every day to fulfill our customers’ orders. We know they depend on us to get the * I I r I * 1/ « 1 4 • rt- I 'i { c'N A i J I X *1* if » job done and delivered on time, every time. We all take great pride in the part we play in keeping local newspapers alive and well,” said Hagerman. Locally and independently owned, Michigan Web Press will continue to grow, and customers will remain the top priority. “We are a leader in the printing business with resources to serve clients with high quality printing, delivered on time, at a fair price,” said Burrough. “As publishers of one of Michigan’s largest community newspaper groups, we provide our clients with unparalleled support, whether it is graphics backup, advertising ideas and contacts or journalism networking. We are committed to our print clients, committed to print newspapers, including their advertisers and readers, and committed to the communities we serve.” �1 e* r 14 oii9 J t tI Group VI I r UR HISTORY I ., t V, ir I. J fr 21 years of local commitment I paper to the first of several out-of-state, absentee corporate owners, The County Press had lost its local focus. Like many in Lapeer County. Burrough was disappoint­ ed and announced his intentions to start a competing newspaper. He wrote in that first edition LA View column: Some have asked me "Why start another newspaper in the Lapeer area. You're not an editor or publisher, how do you expect to be successful in the newspaper business? My reply was straightforward. I believed that if I could assemble a staff of enthusiastic newspaper profession­ als, give them top-of-the-line technol­ ogy, and create a philosophy based on satisfying readers, we would have the formula for success. Again, I think he hit mark. And not just with the LA View. He did it again two years later when he launched the Grand Blanc View. And again with the Burton View two years after that. A year later, in 2008, Burrough completed his first acqui­ sition when he bought the Davison Index. And then, in 2009, after a year's-worth of wrangling, Burrough bought a group of eight newspapers from the Journal Register Company, a corporation known for gutting newspaper properties of their cash and other assets and using bankrupt­ cy court to shed long-term liabilities. That group included the once-proud County Press that had been reduced to a cook­ ie-cutter facsimile of other JRC papers. Burrough had come full circle in his NEWSPAPER The year 2019 brought a new round of acquisitions starting with Fenton­ based Tri-County Times in January and Greenville-based Daily News in May. The Daily News acquisition included Stafford Printing, a commercial web printing plant in Greenville that complimented Burrough's Michigan Web Press plant in desire to serve Lapeer County readers and advertisers and immediately set about restoring The County Press to its role as a community asset. Soon after, the motto 41 Locally Owned - Locally Connected Locally Committed" was added to the front-page flag of The County Press. The other papers included in the JRC acquisition - Sanilac County News, Jeffersonian, Buyers Guide. Tri-County Citizen. Brown City Banner - were on life-support, too. and Burrough had his work cut out for him. But he knew the readers and advertisers of those com­ munities also deserved to have their hometown papers brought back to life. He poured his resources into the newly acquired papers at the height of the Great Recession, kept them going, improved them and hired local managers to recon­ nect those papers to their communities. (It must be mentioned at this point that the local employees of those papers were not at fault when it came to the abuse those papers suffered under JRC owner­ ship. Many of those folks had been at the papers before JRC bought them and did all they could to keep the papers afloat under corporate handlers who saw only numbers on spreadsheets. Some of those folks are still with View Newspaper Group today and we are glad they are part of our team.) Burrough continued to expand with startups Flint Township View and Swartz Creek View in 2010. combined several of the Upper Thumb papers acquired in the JRC deal into the new Huron County View in 2011 and launched Flushing View in 2015. After Fitzgerald had moyed on to the Detroit Free Press and Myers sold the When Rick Burrough launched the LA View 21 years ago. his front-page column in the inaugural edition stated his mission for the new newspaper as; (1) create a news­ paper that reflects Wes Smith the varied interests Publisher and lifestyles of Lapeer-area residents; (2) listen to our readers and pro­ vide the information they want and need; (3) become a vital part of the community: and (4) become the Lapeer area's MUST READ newspaper. I may be slightly biased in my assess­ ment of how Burrough has lived up to those four goals, but I'd say he’s met the mark on every one of them. Not only with the Lapeer Area View, but with the other 13 community newspapers he has started or acquired in the intervening two decades since that initial launch. I had the pleasure of working with Burrough before he acquired his own commercial printing company. Michigan Web Press, and started his newspaper company. We worked together at The County Press and its sister company Webco Press, during the waning years of the Bob Myers-Jim Fitzgerald era when the newspaper was known across the country as "America’s Largest Rural Weekly." and the paper annually won state and national awards for excellence. With a focus on print-first, View Newspaper Group’s newspapers are the leading news and advertising resource in the markets they serve. (.4^=’ 41 > f’ 'f^ Davisburg. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting challenges demanded innovative think­ ing. When the stay-at-home order was issued in Michigan in March of 2020, the decision was made to combine The Brown City Banner with the Wednesday edition of The County Press and to form a single edition of Burrough’s six Genesee County papers under the new Genesee County I ...... ........ / .......... sar?^-- Group M’ I •T B rx. s ............ <53 rock taf tesi" jiembef^ ■ J Ml uaw’M * .S»L_ W M ** SSS:r, ■CAB Mil ISO 3 k 4* I" I I » JI H 2013 VIEW BREW FEST 3b SB* I ;=G’ fi' 1 Mb •JL.ZS*. la special publicatioi S' *•* “S^ gSi 1 I 4 I 4 4 > kV ® J J, 2003 r al SKRsa, fcWt-__ SI RkJjn -i t '‘•A» r* i* I *** s I Sm § »' H’M, I <»( ' 1J MS* IbuiitAv * ««' 4-37. S’ ft:- I I ,1 ^1' * « b fc * 3 1! ■MiSvnerMU iba C8^ <3 :s 5 L •: I ..I S- /i •x*. 200 > *1 f K<: tar ;,j S«?. 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Today, with 14 community newspapers with 250,000 copies in print each week serving readers and advertisers in 10 counties. Burrough and his team at the View Newspaper Group continue to oper­ ate by the four tenets of the mission he established 21 years ago. Despite the headwinds faced by our industry, Burrough and the View Newspaper Group prove that local news­ papers that reflect their readers, respond to the needs of their advertisers and invest in their community and are still via­ ble and in demand. W CBr a 1?^ View flag. In 2022, Burrough's most recent acqui­ sition came to fruition after being stymied by the pandemic for two years when he bought Oxford Leader, Lake Orion Review. Clarkston News and Ortonville-based The «».s SzT-S B laview I'r-O^^de' to small projects including invites, branded giveaway items and more. SoAi^ rtofl —I 4 ■press ^ie* Freedom of Information Act,” Smith Continued from Page 1 said. Smith is Past-President of the MPA board and serves on ±e board Since their start, newspapers businesses and organizations in the of Community Papers of Michigan of have always played a role in their communities we cover are prosper« » Between our free circulation newswhich View Newspaper Group is also clients’ branding and overall mar­ ing, said Smith. “We are very grateful papers that are delivered to nearly a member. Many View Newspaper keting efforts,” said Caswell. “Our to our loyal readers, advertisers, spon­ every home in the markets they cover Group team members serve on area award-winning branding division sors and those who attend our events. and our paid circulation newspapers, nonprofit boards and are avid commuensures our clients; don ’ t have to go far We’re also thankful to our team we reach more consumers than any when^they neeSa new logo, complete ' nity volunteers. members who show up every day to other media,” says Pete Clinton, adver- rebrand or even something as simple In the year ahead, the company will write the stories, serve our advertisers » tising director for the View’s Lapeer, as professional writing services. continue to focus on growth so the and readers and keep our local papers » Genesee, North Oakland and Triteam can do even more for ±e com­ View Newspaper Group’s individ­ going. County Times newspapers. “Our news­ munities they serve. ual newspapers are members of the View Newspaper Group has offices papers are welcomed into the homes Michigan Press Association (MPA). in Lapeer, O^^ord, Ortonville, Fenton, “ We take our role as a community of our readers who use them to make “ The MPA is an important trade group newspaper group seriously, ” said Smith. » Sandusky, Bad Axe, Chesaning and buying decisions for their families. « in our state that protects the freedom y/e feel privileged to have the support Greenville. Most of their newspapers VIEW Group, the branding division of the press as well as citizens’ right to we do, and in turn be able to offer sup­ are direct-mailed or carrier-deliv­ of View Newspaper Group continued know what their port back to the organizations we know ered for free to readers’ homes, while to assist clients with their branding government is make our communities so great. The four — Tri-County Times, Sanilac needs in 2023. The team continues to doing by pro*i year ahead looks bright and County News, The Daily News and the seek clients, including area nonprofits, tecting and fight^nilac (Smn^ Nema «w4m| we look forward to con185-year-old County Press — are sub- to assist in their branding needs from ing to expand to assist in their branding needs from ■ tinuing to be your comscription-based. comnlete rebrands tn annual ronnrfc Michigan ’ s complete rebrands to annual reports (CounTg ^resa munity connection. r I_ f 201 I J i-iij. -> £ J V $ ML >r 2005111 r,^ 8/7/2003 fl LAPEER AREA VIEW LAUNCHED £ 3/15/2007 r 5 burton view launched I 8/2009 3/3/20^ COUNTY PRESS 1 HURON CC VIEW acquired (founded 1839) brown city banner acquired (founded 1887) 5/5/2005 GRAND BLANC VIEW 4/3/2008 launched DAVISON INDEX ACQUIRED (founded 1889) SANILAC COUNTY NEWS ACQUIRED (founded 1971) the JEFFERSONIAN acquired (founded 1857) L' 41S LAUNcrau 8/5/2010 SWARTZ CREEK VIEW FLINT TOWNSHIP TRI-COUNTY CITIZEN ACQUIRED (founded 1983) launched \ (Incorporath Huron County The Thumb £ The Newswet The Harbor Bee F «Se ! % *•5^^ 'S launched YOUR BUYERS GUIDE ACQUIRED (founded 1968) AW VIEW \ 1 J > i t ♦ ♦ * £. 4 ♦ ♦ ’tv? �■ s J • 4 s k 9 I > S ’•U A 12 WAYS WE ROCKED IT IN '‘V>. * JBk « K •:\c, 4 1 •I xk b %A s SS’C;*!? 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J i X' r i ■ Tri-County Times Celebrated ■ Daily News 125 years of the ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ' Oxford Leader. ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News i,* p, ■ The Citizen X' 2023- » « '<r ■k '4 \ ri ’• >t V -5 X s -ry Wh."’ >• >•.* S-S?'? s •» « <« X ♦ n - x* «* ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian J <v r "Your Community Connection '''' 4 - Me ■ A ’SB* : __ B_ k \ GI^INGkr TUESDAY > Hosted more than 5 million visits to our : websites - CHAMBER <J/COMMERCE !iS > J 1 1 LAPEER AREA h J J i i^h i 1 I :j b <* / *4* • Join the Gi'gbal fienerorfty M -. ■ 1 V ■ i^F] w lUtf ;iii 1 I 4 202 BC&fuio H \ A 10 I f. 4 202 1 1 R ) r I >ty f 01 V. 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THE REMINDER (founded 1940) 4 THE SUN AND NEWS }t^ I# % (founded 1870) f e ♦ t f II \ 1 . b I: ■ A i �4» I k \ G roup IE LOCALLY COMMITTED 2023 TOTAL COMMUNITY CASH CONTRIBUTIONS: $130,890 2023 SIGNATURE VIEW NEWSPAPER GROUP EVENTS SIGNATURE EVENTS TOTAL: $41,370 Beer Fest in a Bag - Child Advocacy Center • Bowling in Bowties - Veteran Services Lady Classic Fenton - Delivering Hope • Lady Classic - LACADA • Bottles, Brews & News - FAAR V. 2023 COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP & DONATIONS •K SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS TOTAL: $73,904 Family Literacy Center Camel Races Bad Axe Police Fenton & Linden Regional Firefighter Salute Chamber of Commerce Banbury Cross - Derby Day Community Expo Center for the Arts of Greater Fenton & Linden Regional Lapeer - Platinum Sponsorship Chamber of CommerceGift/Table Sponsor Chatfield School - Bike Rodeo Fenton & Linden Regional Chesaning Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Apples Golf Scramble Child Advocacy Center Fenton High School - Robotics I Friendship Sponsor Flushing Area Chamber of Child Advocacy Commerce - Dessert Partner Center of Lapeer County Cheers for Children Food Bank of Eastern Michigan -The State Bank 125th Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce - After Hours Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce Directory Clarkston Area Chamber Holly Area Chamber of of Commerce - Gala Commerce - Golf Outing Clarkston Area Chamber Huron Area Writers Group of Commerce - Mixer Writers Contest Clarkston Community School Imlay City Area Chamber Athletics - Safety Sponsor of Commerce - Gala Community Foundation Independece Township Parks, Greater Flint-Golf Outing Recreation & Seniors Davison Area Chamber of Little League Commerce - Directory Kiwanis Club of Fenton Davison Athletic Booster Club - Annual campaign Community Patron Kiwanis Club of Lapeer Davison Community Schools - Gold Sponsor Golf Outing Kiwanis Club of Sandusky Eva’s Place - Flamingo Fling Radio Day #GivingTuesday Donations Konnor Chupp - Hole Sponsor Lapeer Elks - Fire Pit Lapeer Elks - Golf Outing Lapeer Optimists Chicken Dinner Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce - Expo Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce - Directory Oxford Area Chamber Lapeer Optimists of Commerce - Sponsor Golf Outing Sponsor Oxford Township Parks and Lapeer Optimists - Nightmare Recreation on Nepessing Seymour Celebration Lapeer Optimists - Vegas Night Oxford United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social LEADER Fund 7 Partner Oxford Women ’ s Club Wreaths McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Fund Project Brotherhood Resolve Saving Veterans McLaren Foundation Flint - Charity Gala Project Brotherhood Resolve Holiday Mixer/Donation McLaren Foundation Flint - Golf Cart/Beverage Ross Automotive Supply Golf Outing Cart Sponsor Rotary Club of Greenville McLaren Lapeer; 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You may have also previously read of the change in ownership of The Banner and the other J-Ad newspapers from the Jacobs family to View Newspaper Group. We are proud to add ±e J-Ad papers to our growing family of newspa­ pers which now includes 21 community newspapers serving readers and adver­ tisers in 13 Michigan counties from Huron County at the tip of the Thumb to Barry, Kent, Calhoun and Montcalm counties on the west side of the state. The editorial staff of The Hastings Banner remains the same as does this newspaper’s commitment to community. The news, information and high school sports coverage of The Banner and its sister papers will remain unchanged as View Newspaper Group’s commitment to the local news and the communities we serve is right in line with what the Jacobs family has delivered to readers and advertisers for nearly eight decades. Thank you for your continued support of your local newspaper. — Wes Smith, VieM? Newspaper Group Publisher > J V z PRINTE A f A r A 1^ 193? « i 4ri I > 4 4 v • I- B i Staff Writer >A -*Tk .*• * » '*!W Y ■'i f ■hK • L 1 I I * s i; k 1 I - ■^. T J 3 - I t 1 I I w / K iT'i « . > wJ « 1' A 4 I 4I s J 4b * « 4 ^^^■ ri. t’ I *1, t 1 5 I » fc V . '■I'-' II ri 'X 1 i’. » I?* t « -i, 2. - 1. f .3* 9 I < A' J e ■ 1R I ,v . . A ELF X I I < f Ve ( f .-.t 7' J ;5 w k k ■*, t A*t S I A "> • 1 / *«4t 9r • i If. 9^ >»' n f F I Ik ( W 1 .t - I 'f ’k 9; < V . r ' Vp J- >1 A < V— % T. J J « '*•' .w s / 3? * *' '•< s i’f • •S I i ‘ of' J V 1*1 ■It 4 2*. /fe?*’ 9 • r .<i S5S 9 I I I I The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates with its first regional championship trophy since 1975 after beating Lewanee Christian in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Final and then Hackett Catholic Prep in the state quarterfinals Saturday at Cornerstone University’s Dewitt Field in Grand Rapids. The Lions will face No. 1-ranked Beal City in the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinals Friday, at 9 a.m., at Michigan State University in East Lansing. See story on page 11 (Photo by Brett Bremer) I Hastings has hired William Schmidt as its interim city clerk and treasurer. Schmidt is set to start at the city next week as a temporary employee, with the oppor­ tunity to be hired ftill-time later this year. City council members approved Schmidt’s hiring 1 through GovHR subsidiary GovTemps at their May 28 meeting. .4*City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said it wasn’t easy to find a candidate for the clerk and treasurer William Schmidt role. Advertised through the city’s website, the Michigan Municipal League and other outlets, Moyer-Cale said the job posting didn’t gener­ ate a lot of interested candidates. Of those who did apply, many had strong clerk skills but did not have a strong back­ ground in finance necessary for the role, she said. The struggle to attract candidates wasn’t unique to Hastings, with similar positions across the state remaining vacant for a similar amount of time. This is a very difficult position to fill statewide,” Moyer-Cale said. “Cities of all sizes are struggling with filling this kind of position.” The position has sat vacant since the depar­ ture of the city’s previous clerk, Chris Bever, in early May. Bever was also hired through . -L '' L I HUNTER MCLAREN « «« r Hastings appoints new city clerk h* t PUBLISH f LIONS ROAR INTO D4 SEMIFINALS L The closing of the sale of The Hastings Banner and the other J-Ad newspapers from the Jacobs family to View Newspaper Group was concluded Monday at J-Ad’s corporate offices in Hastings. Pictured are (from left) View Newspaper Group controller Jill Nichols, J-Ad Graphics owner and publisher Fred Jacobs. View Newspaper Group owner and president Rick Burrough and View Newspaper Group publisher Wes Smith. H V I I I See CLERK on 5 I Delton Kellogg Schools names new superintendent from neighboring school district KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT I I. ■?).. • k. I sr IS Jeremy Wright iiiiiimiiiii ^4 9 Contributing Writer I k • to lead the district as the next superintendent. Once contract negotiations solidify, Wright will step down from his 14-and-a-half-year career as principal and become superintendent at nearby Delton Kellogg schools* about 10 miles northeast of Plainwell. 7 9 1 101 After reviewing 12 applicants, conducting two rounds of inter­ views, and considering public verbal and written comments, the Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education picked Plainwell High School Principal Jeremy Wright t r 9 -« • I w ♦ ' A' i { J 3 « O SECOND MAN CHARGED IN BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MURDER PAGE 2 SUBSCRIBE z 5 MW * * I I ' I Ir n■ • 12' > I .-"/y ^4 1 1 L0310H492* I. t ose THE HASTINGS BANNER . a ♦ ♦ 4 • s :V » as® . I < / .i 9 4 tt > '« . ♦ 1 T ------- SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 ♦ ♦ __ sk INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE V I I -i_ <■ SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM «« k k -A ■ a » K' 4 I See SUPERINTENDENT on 9 •k ■' A* 3 his family. He and his wife Jennifer have two 16-year-old juniors — a son and a daughter — whom they adopted in May. They have a 20-year-old daugh­ ter, a third-class cadet (3C) at the Coast Guard Academy. Board President Jon Osborne Spend it here. Keep it here ik ■J a Wright was appointed to ±e position on a 6-1 vote Monday night after he appeared for site visits and a second round of interviews in front of the board along with fellow candidate Noah Wilson, who serves as director of Marshall Academy. Wright lives in Plainwell with I I �I 4 2 T www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 13, 2024 I City officials look for best way to simplify, consolidate complex zoning code winter MCLAREN Staff Writer ■ ,^ity officials have begun efforts to ®'niplify Hastings’ extensive zoning Code to encourage new developments ®nd limit confusion. Rebecca Harvey, planning consultant for the city, presented a memo to plancommissioners in May, suggest­ ing the board consider consolidating ’Is 19 zoning districts to as few as '3. Commissioners said Hastings had significantly more districts than most municipalities of a similar size and makeup. Some issues were easy to solve. Last week, commissioners approved changes to the city’s A-1 (apartment), A-2 (apartment edge) and A-0 (apart­ ment and office) zoning districts for a first reading before city council mem­ bers on Monday. The changes moved multi-family developments from a special use to a permitted use in the affected districts, potentially speeding up the development of multi-family developments in those areas by several months. Other issues were more complex. The planning commission tabled dis­ cussions on barring the future devel­ opment of single-family homes in the A-1, A-2 and A-0 districts by remov­ ing them as a permitted use in those districts altogether. Harvey said the idea behind both changes, as well as consolidation of the zoning code as a whole, was & I■ ♦J file® I argued any new developments would to further advance the city's goals likely convert single-family homes into of creating more housing and more multi-family developments. diverse kinds of housing. Allowing the “ When we know there isn ’ t any development of single-family homes vacant property to speak of, by barring in multi-family areas would severely future single-family (developments), is limit the city’s housing stock both in that really a change other than risking terms of quantity and diversity. the risks we ’ ve discussed to the exist ­ “In the limited amount of multi-fam­ ing homeowners? ” said Foster. ily zoning, you allow single-family Commissioner Tom Maurer argued homes,” Harvey said. “In the little bit developers had sufficient incentive to that you do have, you’re allowing peocreate multi-fampie to go in there ily dwellings and and build sin­ that removing ifiADo we want to create a gle-family homes single-family ... our objective situation where there is a homes as a per­ is to take (a look disincentive to maintaining mitted use would at) what we have unfairly punish the quality of those few and allow for and existing home ­ make it easier to single-family dwellings that owners in the get more housing case of fires or are there? I don ’ t think we that the city has other disasters. said they need.” want to do that yj “All this is Commissioners Dave Hatfield doing is driving agreed they did Commission Chair single-fam ­ not want to see ily (houses) more single-fam­ out when they have to sell or can’t ily developments in areas zoned for rebuild,” Maurer said. “Part of that multi-family dwellings, but concerns is OK, but when it’s an act of God, I were raised regarding single-family don’t like that. Through no act of their homes already in the affected areas. own, they are being driven off their Those homeowners could be affected property.” if single-family homes were removed Commission Chair Dave Hatfield as a permitted use, potentially barring suggested moving forward with chang­ them from making substantial renova­ ing multi-family homes to a permit­ tions or rebuilding in the case of fire. ted use while tabling discussions of Some commissioners took issue with removing single-family homes as a those consequences. With little to no permitted use in the A-1, A-2 and A-0 vacant land available in the affected zones. Because the three zones make areas, commissioner Chelsey Foster I jAYSOH5 I p I 1)55* fdito'' I I p rC up such a small portion of the city, and single-family homes are an even smaller portion of those areas, Hatfield suggested any results of disallowing single-family homes would likely be negligible and not worth the risks. Additionally, exemptions or allowanc­ es could be provided for existing prop­ erties on a case-by-case basis. “Do we want to create a situation where there is a disincentive to main­ taining the quality of those few sin­ gle-family dwellings that are there?” Hatfield said. “I don’t think we want to do that.” As the city continues to review and amend its zoning code, Hatfield said there will likely be more sticky issues before the planning commission like the ones discussed last week. In many cases, city boards will be gathering information about affected districts while reviewing their governing zon­ ing code, looking for ways to con­ solidate the districts with others and attempting to provide more housing opportunities in the district. With so many moving parts, Hatfield said it’s unlikely there would be one clear path forward. Deliberating too closely over what could turn out to be minute details could serve to stall the city’s progress for little benefit. “Which is the cart, and which is the horse?” Hatfield said. “If we’re mak­ ing new districts or substantially alter­ ing districts, that kind of flies in the face of what we’re trying to do here.” to ‘sW r. <1 M * z i ? 1’ r, « .. ^5 I J* k * A r »* 1 T .7 '' Irtl ft-UT • • r zkP^ > I 1 < ly^ recei'5 the bitt sj'stcm H: acd'*^ X I V 1 V T 1 « ?l I 4' > a 1 Second man charged in Baltimore Township murder Jacob VanBoxel offered Lake Odessa Village Manager job f MOLLY MACLEOD Copy Editor ! L .'H. .1 > ■ .I k I 5 li ( » J The Village of Lake Odessa extended a conditional offer of employment to Jacob VanBoxel on Monday, likely ending the village’s lengthy search for a permanent village manager. Council members voted 5-2 in favor of hiring VanBoxel. Trustees Carrie Johnson and Jennifer Hickey dissented. Johnson and Hickey expressed res­ ervations about VanBoxel, worrying he may not stay at the helm of Lake Odessa long-term. Pending a successful background check and contract negotiations, VanBoxel will become Lake Odessa’s newest village manager. He will take the reins from Gregg Guetschow, Lake Odessa’s current interim manager. The position vacancy was created in December 2023 after former Village Manager Ben Geiger and the village parted ways. Geiger left the village after only six months on the job. Council members discussed the three remaining village manager candidates and landed on VanBoxel following interviews on Monday. The interviews consisted of a 15-minute presentation from each candidate and a 30-minute informal conversation with council members. William Joseph and Michael Landis were invited back for interviews on Monday along with VanBoxel. Last month, the three frontrunners at the time, VanBoxel, Landis and Joseph, met with Lake Odessa’s three depart­ ment heads. This was after council members narrowed the pool from four candidates to three after first-round MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 License Z'H 11(1376 & Insiiieil i 1 ? 1 I Jacob VanBoxel may be Lake Odessa's newest village manager following a 5-2 vote from council members on Monday extending a conditional offer of employment. (Photo by Molly Macleod) interviews on May 15-16. Though council members were somewhat tom following Monday’s interviews, the majority agreed they were confident VanBoxel would do a good job leading the village. “To me, the staff is our most valuable asset. And we need to have their back. And I’m hearing from them that they could work with either Jacob (VanBoxel) or William (Joseph). I have a higher comfort level with Jacob (VanBoxel),” said Village President Karen Banks.* Council members in favor of VanBoxel pointed to the experi­ ence under his belt. Currently, he is Coldwater’s director of planning and neighborhood services, a position he has held since last year. Previously, he was Stanton’s city manager and zoning administrator from 2021 to 2023. He also was Kingsley’s village manager and zoning administrator between 2015 and 2017. Candidates were tasked on Monday with researching the village and coming up with potential solutions for facility needs coming down the pike. The needs for space and secu­ rity at the Page Memorial Building r. I * va I II and Department of Public Works properties were discussed by each candidate during their presentations, along with potential solutions for the need for a new fire station. While VanBoxel’s presentation posed solutions for the problems pre­ sented, it also explored development options for some of the village’s other properties. Some council mem­ bers were impressed by this. Others felt VanBoxel strayed from the task presented. “I think with Jacob (VanBoxel), a lot of questions I don’t think he answered directly. It seemed like just more generalized to me. He just struck me as a person who was going to give you the right answers regard­ less of how he feels,” said Trustee Jennifer Hickey. “To me, he (VanBoxel) seems like somebody who wants to integrate himself with the community and be involved and be visible,” said Banks. “We want someone who is visible in the community. We did not have that with a couple of our previous managers, and I would hear about it quite often.” Though VanBoxel was ultimate­ ly offered Lake Odessa’s village manager position, council members heavily considered William Joseph, Paw Paw’s former village manager, as well. Trustees Johnson, Hickey and President Pro Tempore Martha Yoder all expressed their preferences for Joseph. Ultimately, Yoder voted in favor of VanBoxel, citing her sup­ port for the council’s decision. “I think 1 have proven to be effec­ tive in a role like this multiple times now,” said VanBoxel on Monday. “In terms of the staff) I feel like you’ll find somebody who is not going to micromanage you, who will have empathy, a strong sense of emotional intelligence. I’m not afraid, obviously, to roll up my sleeves and see things firsthand so that when I’m working for all of you (the council), there’s a sense of clari­ ty and understanding.” I feel like there is a lot of oppor­ tunity here. I feel like from what I’ve seen it seems like a really nice community to be a part of,” said VanBoxel. l> * r* dwk -i '><1 IkcH)' tajp6JzSi®S0lKinii I r pleiei ’-*S’ CoppefM CorstnKt* pwjsctilfciwM atf • v| 40r 9^^ sitC2’2X2K*-t.^StJ^ bring a oal cf? sii2t-fK5i ^taff Writer A 28-year-old Battle Creek man has become the second suspect charged in the May 29 slaying of Jimmy Sykes in Baltimore Township. Brandon Lee Mousseau is being held on a $1 million bond in the Barry County Jail after he was arraigned June 5 on charges of open murder and being a fourthA. time habitual offender. He faces a probable cause hearing at 9 a.m. June 19 in 56-B District Brandon Lee Court. Mousseau Mousseau and 29-year-old Brady Allen West are accused of killing Sykes, a 79-year-old man who struggled with dementia. The victim’s body was found alongside Cloverdale Road. At West’s arraignment earlier this month, County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt said that the suspects had been living with Sykes and were “taking advantage of him.” The two men, according to the prosecutor, brought Sykes to Cloverdale Road, where they bludgeoned him with the blunt side of a hatchet and ran over him with a vehicle before fleeing. According to court records, Mousseau has prior convictions in Calhoun County for receiving and concealing firearms, resisting and obstructing a police officer and attempted resisting and obstructing. He also has prior convictions in LaGrange County, Ind. for posses­ sion ot methanjphetamine and identi­ ty deception, court records show. West was scheduled for a probable cause hearing on Wednesday before Judge Michael Schipper in 56-B District Court. 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I 2024 ®2O?4 Jams Media, LLC Hights Reserved Printed in the U.S. I I '' T \ A Si X I ♦ * ] I I & i h- A 'W �A % l»:. s t Hasting sBanner.com gON BUSSA t the HASTINGS BAKNER 3 Thursday, June 13, 2024 rical fire breaks out at FlexFab, no one injured 4f Sunday evening fire al FlexFab's i r« • - J 4 .j;.’ T r A. ♦ -4 Hastings caused signifin damage to the facility and a minor eruption to its operations. n electrical fire ignited at the astings-based manufacturer’s facility, ocated along M-43 in the city, trig&ng the alarm al 7:24 p.m. on Sunday, hief Mark Jordan of the Hastings . I^epartmenl was on the scene in just rninutes followed by the depart­ ment s first engine, which arrived al ^:30 p.m. Crews worked to enter the facility in the upper floor, controlling snd then extinguishing the blaze by O-03 p.m. In an interview with the Banner, Jordan said that, while the fire was electrical in nature, the exact cause of ca \ s5»' < fils * sv rta I * h nKwnmx 1 ** I '4 «• I I t T’ T> ,b___ f V L L' * * *♦4 . •« « ■» -<♦. mi ■ <■ AM ■■ I 4 (Left) A total of 10 emergency vehicles and 28 personnel responded to the scene of a fire at FlexFab on Sundav (Riahtl H.ain„s-ba::d manuto out iLjay I K' V ing on the building at the time of the accident, but no one was injured or required any medical attention. Jordan emphasized that the roofing crew had nothing to do with causing the fire. Jordan said that the fire and smoke caused “extensive damage,” noting that the fire suppression system trig­ gered sprinklers in the building, which doused a large area with water. Crews stayed on the scene until about 9:15 p.m. before turning the premises back over to FlexFab management. IS still under investigation. He said that the facility was large­ ly empty and that the department received two notifications one from the building's automated monitoring system and another that notified the department that sprinklers had been activated. There was a roofing crew work­ S^s*^ I Jordan expressed his gratitude to departments that helped in the effort, which included Yankee Springs Township Fire Department, Thomappl e Township Emergency Services and the Wayland Fire Department. Merc\' Ambulance was on the scene on standby in case medical attention was needed. The impact of the fire caused minor disruptions to operations at FlexFab. The company made several public announcements early this week as it amended various shifts at the facility, forcing many to work from home tem­ porarily. “As you may be aware, there was a fire at our main plant yesterday eve­ ning,” the Monday statement read. “Thankfully, the situation is under control and no injuries were reported. However, some damage occurred and we are currently assessing the impact.” All employees returned to the facil­ ity on Wednesday to work their usual shifts, per the company. .1 I Multiple Hastings housing projects underway, in varying stages of development hunter MCLAREN staff Writer nMn "iliiiore Mp oimr IP ••t I ! S r i raxriwfesaion. >- If . t I JbD) 3)10 ID twR ’ ikirfijuestHBlta’ilhinklie i bfoiiij'JiiliJierbai mUib * .^ODCterf ;siMtSM2faiicn-Hejist : STjiaasajOKUnrioiSR i I I JUQU^WVI I oreaiDiffdffffld .‘t tagafounlh tl r is’i<k»ittt‘iaiJf"® I e* • intel) SIIJ S^'-OcrLet pcre^ Itos® .,»*'■** * With plans well underway for the 2024 Hastings High School Alumni Banquet, the alumni board is still seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The banquet will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on Saturday, Aug. 24. Tickets will be available starting June 15 and will cost $30. No tickets will be available at the door. All tickets must be purchased prior to Aug. 24. Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year are due by July 15. The alumnus will be honored al the banquet. Any class­ mate, friend, family member and/or member of the community may submit a nomination for the award Nominations must be typed and must contain biographical informa­ tion and reasons why the individual is [«l »!! «*si 9 n'rtilll'irt'*’’* ,»5! ' ml •II-' ?*5>S 4 X J >« A / t- 4 ? rt #8® HE tisTO! *' ■I - ai Hsr I Jp I I<l J ■ i V ) f» Phlhfl &>la § 8! WW 1*1 J ■ *t,z. Ak • A A **'^-*^ ‘'4* . «1 •*« U The Tyden Lofts 60-unit housing development in downtown Hastings is set to be complete soon. A temporary teasing office has been established next door as the project wraps up. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) food initiative. Development at the site has been made tricky due to its former indus­ trial use. While city council members approved the final site plan last July, developers returned before the board to ask for an exemption from a $260,000 procedural city fee after discovering the site required extra remediation, including a vapor-mitigation system. Council members granted the exemp­ tion in order to help the developers off- being nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocational honors, awards received, community service, organization memberships and other helpful information. The nominee can reside anywhere, not necessarily in Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. Representatives from the alumni board say they would like to reconsid­ er past nominations, along with new ones. The board encourages anyone who has submitted a nomination in the past to resubmit one again with updat­ ed information. Nomination letters may be mailed to Lois Bowers, 102 E. Clinton St., Hastings, MI 49058, by the July 15 deadline. All questions can be directed to Bowers at 269-945-9657. All nominations received will be considered for the Alumnus of the Year Award. * - £> r BUSINESS SERVICES year! ♦ ♦ t' J WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. * ♦ 1 I I I . > a I- * t r Once proposed at the former Royal Coach site, the Tyden Lofts project is nearing completion at its new location on the comer of West State Street and South Broadway Avenue. Once complete, the site will house 60 total units: 41 one-bedroom, six two-bedroom and 13 three-bedroom See HOUSING PROJECTS on 4 Financial <- I L FOCUS I Provided by the Barry County J ' offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Av Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Financial tips for widows and widowers Losing a spouse is one of the most painful expe­ riences anyone can have. Unfortunately, widows and widowers have to deal with more tlian just the emotionthey also must al trauma consider a riinge of financial issues. If you've recently been widowed, what finan­ cial moves should vou conV sider? For starters, don’t rush into any major decisions. If you’re still in the grieving process, you are unlikely to be in the best shape to make significant choices affecting your finances and your life. But once you feel ready to look at your situation objec­ tively and make appropriate choices, consider the follow­ ing steps: • Review your finances. Look at your entire finan­ J®. HIDDEN GARDEN PLANT SALEFri.-Sat., June 14-15, 2023, 9am-5pm. Sunday June 16, 9am-2pm. 5625 LaceyRd., Dowling. 49050. Many perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. Bruce’s walking sticks and of course (the of bamboo) for stakes and fences.- Garden garage sale items. Artsy pieces. Big garden will open for strolling. Come out to the country and enjoy nature. Sale gets bigger every 9 set costs associated with construction and keep future rents at the site low. Dan King, Hastings community development director, said the proj­ ect has stalled while attempting to negotiate a funding gap created by rising interest rates and material costs. King said developers have applied for more ftinding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and expect to have more information in the coming months. "lyden Lofts « J ■»■ Il ! « 13 I r I, > flliuBl S» I FARM f? 4 m; ■ TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 616-897-9261 ■ a! b' I UI dSili A CLASSIFIEDS : ft.**; It t Hastings Alumni Board seeking Alumnus of the Year nominations I 99 '.A A mixed-use development proposal approved at the former Royal Coach site at 328 and 402 E. Mill St. could bring a total of 135 market-priced one-, two- and three-bedroom units to Hastings. Located across the river from Thomapple Plaza, site plans for the development submitted by CopperRock Construction show a promenade connecting ground-floor commercial spaces to the pedestrian bridge across the Thomapple River. The plan also features space for a local h t !>' ■ »t CopperRock Construction Project at former Royal Coach Site ^s^espkiEdblaim Wsd saBfli fa] ikaik .•---------------- ------------------------------------------------------ --- ----------------------------------- ■CL I ^ffprofeK-becaado- i las -W ibe setcoi te«KE;rsejkkOte '■ h. Housing remains a serious issue in Hastings and throughout Barry' County. As a nationwide housing crisis con­ tinues, municipalities continue search­ ing for ways to increase the availability and diversity of housing in their com­ munities. In recent years, Hastings has made changes to the city code to allow for accessory dwelling units, more duplexes and higher-density develop­ ment. The city has also approved several housing developments within city lim­ its, which stand to offer a significant bump in available housing once com­ pleted. It I F make to your lifestyle. • Add/ess insurance is­ sues. If you will receive a death benefit from your spouse’s insurance policy, what will you do with tlie money? It may prove helpfill in funding your own retirement or meeting other financial goals. But you’ll also want to be clear about what other beneficiaries, such as your children, might receive. And while you’re looking at insurance, you also miglil want to look at your own policies — do you need to change beneficia­ ries? • Review your Social Seairit)' options. If you are at least 60 and you were mar­ ried at least nine months, you may be entitled to So­ cial Security survivor bene­ fits. (If you remany before age 60, you typically cannot receive survivor benefits, but you can reinstate them if this subsequent marriage ends.) The amount of your survivor's benefits depends on your age and the age of your deceased spouse. You can’t claim your deceased spouse’s benefits along with while you accept survivor benefits. For more details on receiving Social Securi­ ty benefits, visit the Social Security Administration’s websiteatwww.ssa.gov. • Review your estate p/aw5. Thedeath ofaspuse can certainly affect your family’s estate plans. So, it’s a good idea to review these plans to see what changes, if any, need to be made. When conducting this review, you’ll benefit from working with an estate-planning professional. Finally, keep in mind that you don’t have to go it alone during this difficult time. If you’re already working with a financial profession­ al, they can help. If you ar­ en’t currently working with one, now might be the time to start. By looking al your finances and your family sit­ cial picture - your assets. debts and investments, uation holistically, a finanincome. If you and your cial professional can provide spouse had communicated guidance that can help ease well about your finances, the stress you are naturally feeling. and you shared decisions, you hopefully won't en­ Few events are as sad as counter any big surprises. losing a spouse. But when But if your spouse was the you feel ready, start taking the steps necessary to conpartner who mostly han­ dled financial matters, you your own retirement benetinue forward on your life’s may need to get up to speed fits, so if you qualify for sur- journey. quickly on what you have vivor and retirement beneThis article uwj written and what you owe. And if fits, you'll receive the laiger by Edward Jones for use by your spouse had provid- amount. amount. Depending Depending on on your your your local Edward Jones Pi­ ed a large amount of your situation, you might come nancialAdvisor. household income, you will out ahead by delaying your also need to determine what retirement benefits, giving Eelward Jones. Member changes you may need to them the chance to grow, SIPC 1 I I 1 �J .p* .'T k I (1^ vvww.HastingsBanner.com 4 YMCA of Barry County meets kids where they’re at this sumnier **«*«*^ HAVE YOU MET? JAYSON BUSSA Editor WES SMITH I I ness. . , , What value do local newspapers t i 1 * « I 4 i_a J I I ' < I - 1 i » 4rr N . re rOk* - i The YMCA of Barry County’s B. Bus Mobile Library will be making roughly a half-dozen daily stops per day I i throughout the summer. 0 programming, a testament to the com­ munity partnership. It takes a small army of YMCA staff to pull off, too, but Sporer said that his organization has sufficient staff, but is always looking for more people who might be interested in serving out in the IS community. The following is a run-down on B. Bus and Y on the Fly pit stops through­ out the summer. Mondays: Fish Hatchery Park (9 to 10 a.m.); CERC at Hastings High School (10:15 to 11:15 a.m.); Second Ward Park (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); Meadowstone Homes (1:15 to 2:15 p.m.); Baltimore Terrace (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.); Dowling Country Chapel (3:45 to 4:45 p.m.); Quail Ridge Apartments (5:15 to 6:15 p.m.). Tuesdays: Lee Elementary (9:30 to 10:30 a.m.); Delton Middle School (11 a.m. to noon); Hickory Comers Bible Church (12:45 to 1:45 p.m.); Yankee Springs Meadows (2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.); Calvin Hill Memorial Park (3:45 to 4:45 p.m.). Wednesdays: Brite Beginnings Childcare (10 to II a.m,); Baltimore Terrace (11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.); Nashville Baptist Church (I to 2 p.m.); Busy Bee’s Childcare (2:15 to 3:15 p.m.); Thomapple Lakes Estates (3:30 to 4:30 p.m.); Nashville Assembly of God (5 to 6 p.m.). Thursdays: Middleville Restoration CRC (9 to 10 a.m.); Cider Mill Village (10:15 to 11:15 a.m.); Southeastern Elementary (11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.); Freeport Village Park (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.); Bob King Park (2:45 to 3:45 p.m.); Y Time Childcare (4 to 5 p.m.). • * "c •4 ✓1 ri f z •• •> •J :rt5* ♦ r ft ) •nl *6 -I's - I 1* J- * 1 r» 52-SC'' • < z. * t ^J .*1 sires'' Shet Cvo * 1 're- -^* -'C' SSs.*'* ,, 1£ r«! .-•a? JI:'" 4 A ;"ic' I /* ^- ,,, ije.' i^syijcsoweisi* < •»* •e.r »T ? 1 t. * * * « 4 =rr-i'3j$ ^4 4 I I*• 4 Caj()smre3^*l'3f^ son ri^’ firt S wfSfflEu ^•r. 4 */•.***• 5 n -sS". 1-^ «»• *• * « <♦ aA X <— * 4 fe-w7s:;v=-?t:? I 7 ’S gj J k k I 1 5s (S I•> 5j«)Jd*3rii}Kr^-: TO m5 «ho ^(K 3;’ nalaisu^^ 3(1(1 1^ I L »» s r I I r 5i >TEf, • 77 - ^7; m * *« csnenjoythetedcmsweraiBty ** ■ ^ose^e rtx*: '^JetgeiSedolpten-rs r:r: w •• « * ♦L « * ^i6 * *•» * T**** f -i \X > 5 <A Ct- 'ejnsi*: Yes, this photo was taken in Hastings over the weekend but unfortunately, the nationally-beloved Dolly Parton was not here for a visit. This is a cardboard cutout of the country music legend used by the Barry Intermediate School District to promote Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This program sends free books to kids from birth to school age and is available to kids in Barry County. Photo by Jayson Bussa «> jra > ■-1 -‘T": 1 err^T'r : i 4' ? V - xr 9 CefTgerygKa^' Cajdscrecre^Tei^jK^- HELLO DOLLY! • MM * ) DID YOU SEE? *¥ « s* » • ♦* *- >• •X. % T. .1 > '*s: • * 5? *• K 31 *< •s r *S *< *• • •* * m Xi a. «»«• * ’ W-* *15 » i* * •. * . ’■iT w * 4 A w V J * It ft ' S^H XUC.4 I ’>2?^ i SSg"*** 5ju r £***•2 w J*’**- - QueSsnss ■ Iw !dtr‘»s nr S'''*? 1 ■I •’vs:' I I .n -J - < >3: V ' i, -1 Ll-f w 4 I % HOUSING PROJECTS Continued from Page 3 units. Utilizing tax credits grant­ ed by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (a unique holdover from its previous location at the historic Royal Coach site) as well as a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with the city, Wisconsin- based developers General Capital was able to build the development at a reduced cost. Rents at the site will come with some income restrictions to maintain the site's goal of providing “workforce-attainable” housing. Workforce-attainable housing refers to housing developments with rents attainable for those who are employed but may still struggle to pay for mar­ DO YOU REMEMBER? »' ! < united States 1 POSf-Q J' J 't t iVi w ’«»181^8 i? L* R t 4.^ V T* r L s .* r AMflhnaB I. DELTON’S NEW POST OFFICE — BANNER JUNE 17, 1994_ _ Customers and employees are enjoying the new Delton Post Office facil­ ities, located at 10175 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-431 whinh parking, four times as much room in the 5,000-square foot b^uildirm and noontime hours. At the old post office on Orchard Street the post office closed from noon to 1 p.m. every day. I *' ■:?X ket-rate housing. Workforce housing does not aim to provide for low-income residents or those with no income. Workforce-attainable hous­ ing has been increasingly used as a required criterion for housing develop­ ments to receive ftinds from MSHDA or other state organizations. The Tyden Lofts project is nearing completion, with a temporary leasing office established in the Adrounie House at 126 South Broadway. The leasing office can be reached at (269) 309-9460. King said the project is on track to be completed in August. Plans for five new buildings at the Meadowstone Apartments complex at 710 Barfield Dr. will add 92 new one-bedroom units. The city approved the project last summer. Joel Kamstra, representing Eenhoom Development, returned before tlie city council in January to receive permission to utilize a PILOT agreement to reduce the up-front costs of the development. In exchange, the site will be required to offer the new units as workforce housing following restrictions set by MSHDA. Residents must have an income that is 120 per­ cent or less of the local average median income. Kamstra said in January he estimated rent for one of the new units would be in the ballpark of $1,500 to $1,600 a month. King said work on the project con­ tinues and is moving closer to starting construction. ♦ ♦ I X. I I 1 STTi.. K, '4' >^5 7 P a * > ^edook Nasij^ V- :'C °l kiiMfctf,. T'', /rI < X « X ■ Ss 5 A *X ■« w A Meadowstone Apartments Expansion w i..i. I •Y? I i I I J * I * Each summer, the YMCA of Barry County welcomes hundreds upon hun- ► dreds of kids to join them at Camp Algonquin. Despite the YMCA’s summer camp being a popular destination for many, the nonprofit organization will engage with even more kids much closer to their homes. I think we’ll see more kids and families out in the community than we will at camp this summer,” said Jon Sporer, CEO and executive director of the YMCA of Barry County. “It’s pretty not too many unique to our YMCA YMCAs in Michigan or around the country do the type of outreach that we do. It’s really great community collabo­ ration.” Amongst the organization’s variety of summer programming are two that go hand-in-hand: The B. Bus Mobile Library and Y on the Fly. The B. Bus is a library contained in an old, converted school bus. At each stop, kids can peruse the selection and check out books for a duration of time, just like with any brick-and-mortar library. Y on the Fly is a van that brings activi­ ties to kids, and it is staffed by YMCA employees who work with the kids. These two vehicles travel in tandem and stop at up to seven different locations throughout Barry County in a single day, and it kicked off on Monday. “We think it’s critical. These kids spend nine months a year at the schools and we see them for three months, so we need to make sure that we’re not only providing them with physical activity but all of our programs incorpo­ rate some STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning,” Sporer said. At each pitstop ±roughout the year, the YMCA stresses food, fun and fitness. YMCA staff lead kids on an activity while also providing a healthy snack. Meanwhile, ±e B. Bus is parked on location, providing kids with a literal library to choose from. Sporer said that local school districts fund the lion’s share of this summer bring to their communities: First and foremost, I think the value we bring is connecting readers and advertisers to each other and to their community. Of course, pro­ viding good local news coverage and information I to our readers is J also paramount I and part of the connection equa• tion. We must provide value ’ ; through our content to serve both readers and advertisers. Also part of View Newspaper Group’s con­ I nection ethos is engaging with the communities we serve through our coverage of local chambers of com­ merce, nonprofit organizations, service clubs and churches. Along with coverage of those organizations in our papers, we are also active members in the chambers of commerce, encour­ age our team members to serve on the committees and boards of local nonprofits and contribute to the success of those organizations through our coverage, sponsor­ ships, advertising trades and direct donations. What I like about my job: The opportunity to bring people togeth­ er. I believe the people living with­ in the communities we serve have much more in common than what sets us apart. I look for opportu­ nities to share that point of view. Our papers are full of stories and photos of good people doing good things for each other and their community. Best advice I’ve ever received: A friend and mentor of mine intro­ duced me to a quote by Stephen R. Covey many years ago, “Seek first to understand, then to be under­ stood.” It’s become something of a mantra to me to remind myself that everyone has their own perspec­ tive, their own point of view and asking questions and listening is a good way to begin a relationship or understand a process. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of vol­ unteer work, fun-loving personal­ ity^ for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; or email i Z I THE HASTINGS BAMMER Thursday, June 13, 2024 Wes Smith has been in the newspa­ per business for over 50 years. After working at the Lapeer County Press and its sister printing compa­ ny Webco Press for many years, he bought the printing company. A few years later he was approached by colleague Rick Burrough, who asked Smith to join him at his printing busi­ ness, Michigan Web Press in Davisburg. In 2011 Burrough named Smith as group publisher of View Newspaper Group, which Burrough had founded in 2003 with the launch of the Lapeer Area View. Burrough, as founder and company president, and Smith, as publisher, have worked together to help preserve Michigan’s community newspapers. Smith and Burrough began acquiring and starting new papers under the parent company JAMS Media, LLC. Based in Lapeer, View Newspaper Group operates 14 community news­ papers covering 10 counties. Seven more papers were added to the View Newspaper Group portfolio with the purchase of Hastings-based J-Ad Graphics, bringing its total newspapers up to 21. Smith and his colleagues at View Newspaper Group are no strangers to operating and maintaining a long-run­ ning, family-owned newspaper. Before acquiring J-Ad Graphics from the Jacobs family, View Newspaper Group purchased the Greenville Daily News and its printing operations from th^ Stafford family in 2019. It’s all done as part of View Newspaper Group’s mission, which is to maintain and enhance community newspapers throughout the state. Smith and his colleagues understand the value of community journal­ ism and everything that comes with it. Through their work, the J-Ad Graphics family of papers, and many like them, are able to continue serv­ ing local readers, advertisers and non-profit organizations. Their printfirst philosophy ensures readers their community’s newspaper will continue to be delivered to them every week. Beyond the value of newspapers as a service, View Newspaper Group also understands the importance of com­ munity involvement and investment. The company is an active sponsor of fundraising events in the communities it serves. Last year, the company con­ tributed $130,000 to area nonprofits. ' In the last decade, the company has contributed $240,000 in donations to the communities in which it operates. “Readers and advertisers deserve to have their hometown newspapers to be vital parts of their community,” said Smith. “The View Newspaper Group proves that local newspapers that reflect their readers, respond to the needs of their advertisers, and are involved in their community are still viable and in demand.” Smith said what J-Ad Graphics and the Jacobs family have done for the last 80 years exemplifies those values. “Our communities are made up of many good people doing many good things,” he said. “Fred (Jacobs) and his operation do so many things right and one of those things is the connec­ tion to the community. It’s an honor to have earned their trust.” For his dedication to community newspapers and what they stand for, Wes Smith is this week’s Bright Light. How I got started in the newspa­ per business: I started writing high school sports for a local paper when I was in the 10th grade at Dryden (Mich.) High School. The editor/ publisher of that paper took me under his wing and the more I learned about the inner workings of the newspaper, the more I wanted to learn. I’ve been fortunate to have worked in all aspects of the business since then, from writ­ ing and photography to page layout selling ads to working on the big to presses and driving delivery trucks. Every day is a new chance to learn and do something new in this busi- I X < 3/ i 5^ ' fl’ A GovHh tM »»,, ' ft. I . I W i-- '‘x >» M ^s'S •? I* s ? ■isS, * >I IsSi* w !!.> i' s^s i t' > rrfQ CKS ■ �I t 1 I I »» ^^«HngsBanner.com y’S:,. kt J A K S I h t MU 1, <4 A I M J >» e f Of S 4 3 »A A: « k> s > • I A! * V 9Qd M. t-. ’at r. '^schools t k r- c > 'k* to 4:4) re not rlTjiical V » '-i- w * 4r., r ♦.w \ * y\<'^ultv£ar I • < i: <«l(5to6pi ® ^ondiM: 1^,.- ^^jiocan I 0 ’ s 1 letters from our readers * t. s the HASTINGS BANNER % spited 110:15 to iiLL.- I a '<V Elfflenian ^'4 iaC V .'1'-'-A '1 • , -u isricts _ >1^; *< iSSKT r \*V’ ♦ DID YOU SER " O Tj t:®:ir e a irreva ■* - -■>1 dolly! l-t »» / 4 iV' 9 e * rra. t u a si Itesaca: 4 > 1 Jr f! Pi’ ar Ki I)} 'doila/dK 0* Pa® L-, f W llfp J 9 C’- • T*' ** ;39f J* or If' s># I £ it runs answers as he for reelection I was traveling with friends in North Carolina and had stopped to view the Editor: Wright Brothers National Memorial Leaf is Monument near Kitty Hawk. It is an running for reelection. incredible testament to the historic started an investigation into day humans first made powered flight. Barry County over two Stopping in the museum gift shop I y ars ago. I would like to know why he noticed a woman and her service dog. when the state and I asked her about the many pins on ne federal government have already her hat. vestigated it and found nothing. She shared that she was a Gold Star th • J^P^y®rs of Barry County have spouse. This meant one’s spouse died tne right to know how much of their as a result of active duty military ser­ ^payers money is being spent on vice during a time of conflict. She had this investigation and for what. lost her husband, who had served in My question is, how much did Dar Vietnam. After her loss, she began to th I investigation over dedicate herself to helping other wives the last two years or so? Does anyone of those who had given their all. know? In 2012, she was grateful when Lewis Anderson President Barack Obama initiated a Jutland Township 13-year Presidential Proclamation to commemorate the 50th anniversary We need to show more respect of the Vietnam War in 2025, honoring *0 the flag, veterans those who served during the period To the editor and readers: from November 1955 to May 1975, As Each year, prior to Memorial Day, I part of the commemoration. President visit Hastings Township Cemetery to Obama commissioned a Vietnam place flowers on the gravesite of my Veteran/Era Lapel Pin to reflect that u aunt and uncle. Hastings Township a grateful nation thanks and honors officials and those who care for the you.” This was intended to set right cemetery should be congratulated the lack of support given to returning because they had the cemetery again vets during and at the end of the war. ready and beautiful. The pin displays an eagle, symbolic of I did see and find something dif­ American courage. It is not intended ferent on this visit this year that was to be bought, but rather to be given disturbing and shocking. Of course, from one American to another. Hastings Township officials would not She said she always carries the have known about what happened to pins with her so that she might prop­ prevent it, but I sure discovered it and erly thank those who hadn’t been. I wished I could have stopped it from thanked her for her dedication and happening. commitment, which I greatly appreci­ I came upon a trash can located ated as a Vietnam-era vet. She asked near the cemetery water pump and me if I had ever received my pin, to looking inside I saw someone had which I confessed I had not really thrown away nine new, unused Amer­ been aware of the program. She then ican flags. These are flags veterans formally introduced herself as Cyndy place out on veterans’ gravesites to and asked if she might have the honor honor them and their service to our of properly thanking me on behalf of a country. grateful nation. Why were these flags thrown away? At this point, most of those in the Why did someone do this? Did they museum gift shop had stopped and not think this act would be discov­ were listening. As ered? Cyndy removed the pin from her Could someone tell me why a per­ hat and formally acknowledged my son might want to show disrespect service, expressed her thanks, and to our nation's American flag? Why pinned the eagle on my collar, I heard would they throw them away? Did applause, sniffles and thank yous, I each veteran at Hastings Township will never forget this moment and the Cemetery get a flag? efforts made by a stranger, and fellow Could someone tell me why a per­ American. son would want to be disrespectful to Having just placed flags on the the memory of the countless men and graves of our veterans at Riverside women veterans who defended our Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day, nation’s ideals and were willing to risk including that of my father, I am re­ and give their lives so we Americans minded we must continue to thank can enjoy the freedoms we have to­ those who served and to tell the sto­ day? ries of those who gave their all such Did the person who threw the nine that we don’t forget. flags away get tired of placing flags Carla Wilson-Neil on gravesites? Did they get bored? Hastings Why did they volunteer to put flags out? Flags cost money. Did they not County voters need care? Didn’t they know the flags could opportunity to compare, vet be used elsewhere besides Hastings sheriff candidates Township Cemetery? To the editor: I thought of these questions as I I don’t recall ever seeing four candi­ rescued the flags from the trash can dates for sheriff before, let alone four and knew elsewhere where I could put from the same party. Dar Leaf has the flags to use to honor our veterans. been in the position for a long time, so Shame on the person who did this dis­ perhaps it is time to look into an alter­ respectful act. They disrespected our native? I don’t know as much as I’d like nation’s flag and veterans. to about all the candidates including Mike Hook Dar and their approach to and philos­ Hastings ophy regarding the responsibilities of being a county sheriff. Act of kindness, patriotism With the absentee voter ballots ex­ reminds us to continue pected to be sent out from the clerks’ showing gratitude to vets offices towards the end of this month, To the editor: that doesn’t leave much time to do our In today's world, it is easy to per­ research. I think it would benefit all ceive it as divisive and to focus on the county residents to learn more about negative. And then it becomes import­ all four of the candidates for Sheriff. ant to reflect on the positive and the Their websites and Facebook pages unexpected gifts from good people. are useful, but not everyone in Barry Recently I received one such gift. County is able to access the internet. f k CLERK Continued from Page 1 slot* ye^* GovHR on an interim basis in late 2022 before being hired full-time. The city will be utilizing the recruit­ ing service’s “try-before-you-hire” model again with Schmidt. MoyerCale said the model, which allows municipalities to hire candidates for a three-month trial period, typically works well for candidates and the city. “They get to learn about us, we get to learn about them and decide if it’s a good fit and something we want to continue with moving forward,” she said. “It is a big risk to move some­ where and take on a new job, a new position and branch out. This helps alleviate some of that risk both for us (as well as them).” The grace period also makes the ^•‘t’ • I* 0’ position more attractive to candi­ dates who aren’t local to the area or even the state. Bever joined the city from a previous position based in North Carolina, while Schmidt arrived from a position as a finance manager for Golden Services LLC, a federal security contractor based in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Moyer-Cale said that while Schmidt has no prior experience working directly as a municipal finance director, he had a strong background in finance and had worked in several government-adja­ cent roles. “I was really thrilled to be able to interview someone who had the background that Mr. Schmidt had,” Moyer-Cale said. “If you had the chance to review his resume, you’ll see he has a vast amount of account­ ing and financial experience in vari­ ous positions.” ►» «w . .3?< ■ i * I J. .1 ■ h ■' At, 4' . 1 t UI • •J • A '.1, Thursday, June 13, 2024 I request that there be a forum of sorts — not a debate but more of a job interview — where each candidate answers the same list of questions. Since there would have to be a time limit for how long they’d take with each answer, they could receive the ques­ tions ahead of time and provide their answers in writing (so those responses can be shared through the local pa­ per) while they also hone their verbal message to the allotted speaking time. And, even though there are some in Barry County unable to access the internet, live streaming the forum (and recording it) will provide more constitu­ ents the information they need to make an informed choice in the primary. I hope a local organization will help make this happen. I appreciate any help in making this happen. Kathleen Forsyth Delton Election season shows that we are truly a house divided To the editor: I wrote a letter to The Banner in Feb­ ruary lamenting the fact that we seem to be a country divided against itself, which cannot be good. If America ever falls it will probably begin from within. The three letters in the May 23, 2024 Banner are not encouraging. The first one written by a candidate for state representative tends to be somewhat vitriolic. Some of the pas­ sages that would suggest that include "her words vomit fear," “attacks chil­ dren with hateful lies," and "setting Johnson straight on her drivel." Has anyone ever won an argument by ridi­ culing and insulting the other person? I’m sure we're all intelligent enough to remain calm and present our views in a common-sense manner. It’s only (June) — what will we be saying in October when the campaigns have hyped our passions all summer long? The writer of the second letter is warning us again about voting for Donald Trump. He’s warned us before. When I was in school, I was one of those weirdos whose favorite sub­ ject was history. I had always read the whole history textbook in the first month of the school year. This writer is right when he says "Serious division has actually been present from the beginning." Jefferson, Hamilton and Madison had legitimate concerns about despotic behavior after putting up with King George for years. But now, 235 years later, our serious divi­ sion has become full-fledged different ways of life. There is no one American anymore. There is an America for the left and an America for the right. Each one is interested in getting only what it wants and to heck with the other side. People won’t agree on anything un­ less the other side changes their lives to be exactly like they are. The found­ ing fathers had no idea that we as a society would eventually totally invest our lives in the internet, cell phones, social media, even TV, radio and the advertising industry. Can you really believe anything that comes from any of them? There is so much lying and misrepresentation coming from all of it ~ it’s ridiculous. We often hear about someone being scammed out of thousands of dollars simply because they blindly believe everything they hear on social media. If we believe everything that political 5 SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER AS THE NAME IMPLIES LETTERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EDITOR, NOT TO ANY SPECIFIC OR BROAD AUDIENCE. THE HASTINGS BANNER WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM READERS, BUT A FEW CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE THEY WILL BE PUBLISHED. 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A political campaign these days is really just an advertisement complete with catch­ phrases and outright falsehoods that many people eagerly buy into. When you watch televised news, it’s pretty apparent that the newscaster and moderators all lean to the left. When you hear a show business person being interviewed you get the same impression. As for the writer of the third letter, it seems as though she's not satisfied with all the elected officials in the county being Republicans. If she can just hang on a few years, things might be different. As construction continues on apartment buildings in the city, not to mention the one not started yet c where the warehouse burnt down, Hastings might become more of a ' bedroom community. The people that live here might eventually want to do things here like they do in Grand Rap­ ids or Kalamazoo or wherever they work. That would mean voting for can­ didates that they think will accomplish that. Maybe someday Republicans will write to the Banner complaining that all the Barry County officials are Democrats. Still, we seem to be a house divided against itself. Each side refuses to lis­ ten to the other. Let’s see how far that takes us. Sometimes watching a pres­ idential election — or any election for that matter — does not make one con­ fident that we will ever be able to work together to build a better country. Right now we are just much too inter­ ested in one-upping the opposition. Kenneth Echtinaw Hastings Charter Township LAKE ODESSA NEWS ELAINE GARLOCK Happy Flag Day tomorrow! Let’s fly Old Glory ! Flag-flying is a fun tradition. This household used to have a flagpole. Il was great fun in the old days flying the American flag, a bicentennial flag, a Michigan flag or some other specialty flag. However, a young tree in our yard kept growing. At first, it caught the tip of a flag and snagged it tight. Then it had other interferences, so we finally had to remove the whole thing. In the following decades, the tree would have dwarfed the top of the flagpole. Then we switched to bunting on the front porch. That, too, has given way to the elements. Now, we can enjoy the flags our neighbors fly. Central United Methodist Church had its first Saturday of the proposed farmers’ market. There were only two vendors. This is a bit early for any gardeners to attempt to sell their products. That may come in the next few weeks. The church also offers free Friday night movies. Just bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a family-friendly film and free popcorn. Other details are on Facebook. Likewise, the First Congregational Church has a wide array of attractions for family fun, including some basket­ ball games. There were scores of attendees at the Saturday memorial service for the late Elaine VanLaanen, a longtime Lakewood elementary teacher. Her daughter Elizabeth and husband Uli flew in from Germany for the ser­ vice, which was also attended by her brother Gary Hickel of Nashville and members of his family as well as the widow and sons of her brother Delbert of Benton Harbor. There were many former and current Lakewood faculty and staff members in attendance. The service was held at Lakewood Church on M-50, officiated by Rev. Kathy Smith of Sunfield. A group of former Lakewood teach­ ers and elementary staff members who had all worked at the Woodland elementary building returned to Houghton Lake this week to renew their tradition of a cottage sojourn at the summer spot of one of the mem­ bers. �% I 6 v/ww. HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 13, 2024 w OBITUARIES » I I I I < t •• J b 1 < Kathleen Kay Adams, a cherished soul known for her unwavering kindness and love for animals, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at her home in Middleville, Ml. Born on June 29,1951. in Paw Paw, Ml, she was the beloved daughter of Ron and Lorraine (gggjjjg) (vicKibbin, preceded her in death. * Kathleen was a graduate of 5*. < Wayland High School. On September 30, 1988, she married Jeff Adams, and V they enjoyed 35 years together. Professionally. Kathleen was the practice manager at Adams Veterinary Service, where her orga­ nizational skills and compassionate nature were instrumental in the success of the practice. Kathleen’s love for animals was not just a part of her personal life but also a signifi­ cant aspect of her professional identity. She found joy in the company of Corgis, cats, goats, and horses. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jeff Adams; her loving children, Corey (Vai) Haller and Cristen (Garry) McWhinney and grandchildren, Claire Haller, Hailey Castor, Brekin McWhinney, and Colton McWhinney; her sister, Cheryl Round; and many adoring nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In memory of Kathleen, contributions can be made to the Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership (CSNIP) https://csnip. org/financial-support, an organization that was close to her heart. Her passion for animal welfare and her belief in the power of community action will continue to inspire and make a difference in the world. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. I x< ^5 .< r<1 ^ • % r I 4 1• I Worsh ip Together 1 A A 9 * . • 1 •r.^. * ’Ct J ■ * Jfl Fred Jonathan Torode of Granbury, TX, was born in Fl. Worth, TX on August 17.1967, and passed away at Medical Center, Ft. Worth, TX on May 5. 2024. of Septic Pneumonia. Fred is survived by parents, Mary Lyndell and Eugene Hugo Torode of Granbury, TX.; brother, Matthew Gary (Rebecca); brother. Samuel r j Charle; sister, Christiana 1 Rebekkah; sister. Chloe Natania, and brother. Nathanael Cody Allen. Also many nieces and nephews. Preceding Fred in death were brother, James Leonard and sister, Carole Annette. Fred spent his growing up years in Kalamazoo and Hastings, Ml, where he graduated from Hastings High School in 1985. In 1987 Fred received a trade as a painter, painting homes and industrial structures. He had a variety of jobs but always went back to painting. He moved to Granbury in 2006 to be near his parents who had retired here. Fred attended Trinity Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, Ml, where his grandfather, Leonard Conner was pastor, and First Baptist church in Hastings Ml. He was in the AWANA program where he earned a “Timothy Award” for Bible memorization. He accepted Christ as a young boy and then recommitted his life to Christ in 2015. Fred loved sports, wrestling, morel mushroom hunting, camping, and reading, among other things. He had a gift of serving, doing anything he could to help others and mentor those who needed help. Fred has been interred alongside his brother and sister in Hastings Township Cemetery, Hastings, Ml. Wiley Funeral Home assisted in taking Fred to Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings where Interment has taken place. Any memorial gifts can be sent to : Rainbow Baptist Church 1571. FM 200 Rainbow, TX 76077. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. —• !■ I > ” 'i- / A ANNIVERSARY I • *» - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12: K» p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a,m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. V I Gr/tph/cs f 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 r • I 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 J •I ri 4 L ‘ I I iNNOUNCEMENT ?• / BotWHAont 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 t I 4 I 4 r r r.' -e ie*^. x> ■fi'. £1J’ andk»k^. jjfW X rt>^. lilibe • s,jebes«F’ n ■& ife-rrtfiato* MtiMfliwkii iainasfejiaki tedijEMsia MARRIAGE 9 !w ¥ e ^:£st<«ifiriiiei' sC LICENSES Cassandra Lyn Snyder. Wayland and Hunter Daniel Olson, Wayland I sar asiaa-1 ^71K. ■■■ ^s»r«> Niesha Marie Barnhart, Hastings and Edward Duane Reese, Hastings I q: 52“^^ S5 Robin Ann Kidder-DeWent, Middleville and Raymond Wendel Morehouse, Middleville ®a*teis aj^ Donald Leon Wilcox, Delton and Lt BIRTH r ■» I r I \1 .i !:'•» I I ANNOUNCEMENTS iS'5?'’i^"**"** Lainey Ellard, born at Corewell Health - Pennock, on May 9, 2024 to Destaney Dayton and Brandyn Ellard of Delton. ■■■ *? Clayton Blane Schipper, born at Corewell Health - Pennock, on May Kourtney Schipper and Wade Schipper of Vermontville. 948-8004 for information. Flberglata Products > I ■■■ p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office w I Christopher David Gilbert, Hastings and Kristin Ann Jeske, El Paso. Texas M PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10a.m. M f ■■■ ci ¥ Amelia May Hewitt, born ’ — J 3t Corewell Health - Pennock on May 20, 2024 to Jade M. Eberhart and Trevor M. Hewitt of Marshall. I Antons celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Charlotte and Michael Anton celebrated their 60th anniversary on June 7. 2024. They were united in marriage on June 7, 1964 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirk\A^ood, Missouri. Their children include Mark Anton of Hastings, Michigan, Pnil Anton of Murphysboro, Hnnois, Matt Anton of Silver Spring, Maryland. They have one grandchild. I 5, < I f < ' Cora Kaylee VanZandt, born rZ iiV. born at on May 2, 2024 to Kacey C, VanZandt and Ryan J. VanZandt of Nashville. 1 fc. PI UI A *. 'is ^lou, ■■■ Elaina Louise Parker, born at Corewell Health - Pennock on 2 024 to Amelia Clark and Johnny Parker of Hasting s. % s Josie Mae McCarren born at on May 27, 2024 to Lame Johns and Cody McCarren of Middleville. A 1 Rayna Grace Rohdy born at - Pennock or^ June y is>. id B Sierah Rose Adams, Middleville and -David John McMullin, Hudsonville HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarlen-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I i ijeiisintjOEte at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Lillian Uldean “Peggy” Hook, age 81, of Delton, Ml, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2024. She was born to the late Wayne and Josephine Lester. Peggy attended Delton Schools where she met Ronald Hook and together, they shared 63 years fl of marriage. ■ She will be ■ deeply missed ■ by her son.John ■ (Roz) Hook I and daughter, fl Susan (Mike) J Stonehouse. She fl was the proud I grandma of four I grandchildren V and five great grandchildren whose memories will hold special places in their hearts. An avid homemaker and gardener. Peggy took great pride in maintaining her home both inside and out. She enjoyed the simple things in life from daily gator rides with Ron to visit neighbors to the family gatherings and camping trips she was so fond of. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye, and every moment shared with them was treasured. She and Ron participated in bowling leagues and many craft shows to sell their woodworking. She is lovingly remembered by her brothers, Mike (Mary) Lester and Barny (Sue) Lester; brother-in-law, Randy (Leona) Hook and sister-in-law, Sandy Hook. Peggy was preceded in death by Ron only six weeks earlier, also her parents and brother, Jack Lester. The family is grateful to the staff at Compassus Hospice for their care allowing Peggy to be blessed by the views from her home as she had wished. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Cedar Creek Cemetery with a luncheon following at “Hook’s” Pavilion. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Peggy’s family. Ml ••e HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 ajn. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6pjn. Hook Torode Adams George William Marshall Sr. formally from Toledo, OH. Lincoln Park and Gibraltar, Ml, has gone to his heavenly home to be with Jesus and his loved ones on Monday. June 3,2024 in his home in Lake Odessa, Ml. George was a faithful employee of Ford Motor Company as a millwright for over 30 years. He was a faithful husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marjorie Ann Marshall; his second wife, Joan Marshall, and his third, Patricia Marshall, all of whom he dearly loved, his son, George; daughter-in-law, Connie Marshall; grandson. James; his sister, Doris Emmett; his brothers. Walter Marshall and David Marshall; sister-inlaw, Judy Marshall and brothers-in-law, Warren Danielson and Paul Emmett. He is survived by his children, Robert Allen Marshall of Lexington, Ml; daughter, Sherri Ann Forbes (Dennis) of Madison Heights, Ml, and Brian Harry Marshall of Riverview, Ml; grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Trisha, John, and Tiffany; sisters, Betty Jean St. Amour (Paul)of Brooklyn, Ml and Marilyn Danielson of Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews: best friend, Sandra Johnson and special family friend, Bonnie Cank and the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa Family. The family wishes to thank Corewell Hospice for their loving care and guidance during George's last days. George’s memorial service will take place at the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. with visitation an hour prior. r t VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Marshall I «• nonay of Freeport. SXS' and Bi e ♦ r J •i I a .9 5i< I r 1 h '.Nj HkK. ?<!?*» �* I ' % K II A V v/ww.HasfingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, June 13, 2024 TURNIN nJ J4 BACK THE PAGES Alonzo Cadwallader fought in Civil War at 14 Part III 'x > F 4 ) ( r BANNER MAY 26, 1988 ♦ I >9 »> t V I ESTHER WALTON J * «F K* 3n{j >>35 i>er. U I & St. I 4 r > S^’ \|S5 S' J& ’•l *i|.5 ct- . /a. t k V A' \ £j?iWfe, fciaini ^just S I Cohere cats •*» •* 9 fimiLto tij^Aij ^(Van i •F c®. o 'I.IVhin * *1 < I I «• •• ' 3 later % safer <• r« * to "■'■’‘I’onscan > *. RS 5 •s p • o* V 4 !*? 'M te lift to* . •• •^for ■5 J*!, morel }w K»?r hiM * * to r: *• * .. ..Mnetoa *4 * •• k* f • w * 0 f.k 94 t< **• ,w ! • A *»iksife^ ftaal Mirrto Sips 0.71B1. HI ® to,« n fjfeaye mamas •R 1’1 sMrtteji LBEi I ANNV looNcm fAiztic f- Cassandra Lyn Snyder, and Hunter feniel to, fe H NieshaMan'eBamhart» and Edward Dane fisse, Hs; n SiefahRoseAdams.Wdter«iDavid John Mui (MMB « a •i I f r t 4 i * i !, Christopher Daid Sfeertr Has?: andKfistinAnnJeste,BPas: Texas tf Robin Am r f Morehouse, ■ ■. < itfi?' r I I gv3^' 1 i MiyLpt*'* t I 'It birth B * k f J anno u I I 1 J* r ■ In the first installment, Alonzo Cadwallader had joined the Civil War at the age of 14. After he enlisted in Jackson, the regiment went by train to Washington D.C. Here, ±ey were sent to South Mountain to engage in the struggle between the States. Al South Mountain, Cadwallader witnessed his first days of fighting. Soon after his experiences at South Mountain and Antietam, Cadwallader and his comrade Eli Busha decided they did not like their captain. So, they just left the company and headed for home. It was their intention to rejoin another outfit after they were home. In last week s issue, they were work­ ing their way through the Pennsylvania mountains and were seen by militia who chased them. Fortunately, they hid in some brush and were not captured. The stoiy'joins them as the horsemen scrutinize either side of the road - they had missed the boys. “Cadwallader and Busha took to the mountains again and it was some time ‘ere they ventured on the roadway again and, when they traveled there, it was in the dark of the moon. “After they were 50 or 60 miles or so inland, they began to associate with the country people, avoiding towns by a detour around. There was then no danger among the country folk with time, nothing was too good for uniforms; a plausible story had to be invented. They were taken as prisoners, they said, at Harper Ferry, when Col. Miles surrendered his 12,000 troops to the enemy. There were so many, and the ‘Jolmnies,’ so hardly pressed, they let their prisoners go on parole of honor - they were making their way to the parole camp at Columbus, Ohio. It was plausible and worked. “The narrator, with his knife, made a hole in the comer of his hat, which he said was made just before surrender. ‘Oh, my! What a narrow escape,’ the women folk would say. “One evening, they called at a house in the outskirts of a little town in the small valley between the mountains and got their supper. The lady was very talkative and they gathered much valu­ able information. Here, husband was out on picket duty. He belonged to an organization called Minute Men. They guarded the roads and mountain passes by night. “She insisted they should sleep in the house. They said they carried with them the soldier’s mascot (ticks), and they would sleep in the bam on the hay in an open loft. The next morning, they were surprised at an early hour by the master - they expected he was still on picket duty - he had consulted with his wife and found she was entertain­ ing guests. He came up the ladder and looked them over. “The conversation was not free and cordial - he suspected something and they know it from his manner. He was unarmed. He had left his weapons at the station, so he could not hold them up. He did not say much, but they read him like an open book and were pre­ pared to resist if necessary. Well boys,’ he said, as he descended the ladder, ‘you will stay for break­ fast?’ Certainly,’ was the response. They 44) * 44) i^'iX «* It £ 4 4 9 •f 1 X* ' ‘IT r % •Rs . «■ 4 f A < id Ti *!.> "M” ■ 'tv * « I - xe 2^ *r ■ 4 4 A f 4 m 1 s p f 9 r I 1 4 4 t; >» .’I «< I Mu a t?r -• F . « < S * r •w iti tr >7 X'”- This Michigan regiment, in camp, was similar to the regiment Alonzo Cadwallader belonged to during the Civil War. were star boarders; they never lost a meal when opportunity invited. They kept an eye on him through the cracks in the bam and saw him slip slyly off toward town. When he was out of sight, they went to the house. “The demeanor of the lady had changed - she had made no preparation for breakfast. ‘Would they stay?’ she asked. ‘Certainly,’ they replied, ‘if she would name the time they would be there - they would take a little stroll in the freshness of morning and look over the town if they had lime.’ When out of sight, they took to the mountains again. “When they neared the great city of Pittsburgh, they made a large detour to the south and struck the Ohio River. They dared not undertake the common mode of passage. The night was dark and the banks steep and thickly wooded. “With difficulty, they made their way down to the water. They tried to find a boat moored to the shore but were unable to do so. They found a plank among some driftwood. Cadwallader suggested they disrobe, tie their clothes to the plank and swim the river. Busha declared he could, ‘Swim like a stone and dive like a feather.’ (He had not learned the art.) That raised a new and unexpected problem. The river was broad and deep, the water and night were chill, as it was late in October or the first of November they didn’t throw, they had lost their time reckoning. “Where there is a will, there is a way - the problem was soon solved. Busha rode the plank and carried the clothes and Cadwallader swam the river and pushed his comrade before him. The passage was necessarily slow, and laborious. The undertaking proved to be much more difficult and dangerous than anticipated - the current was strong and the plank angled toward the opposite shore, and, being partly submerged by the weight of the rider, it was very dif­ ficult to manage. At times, it seemed to the swimmer as though it was an utter impossibility to accomplish the feat and save his comrade, but he resolved they would survive or perish together. By the time they reached the opposite shore, the swimmer was chilled to the bone and exhausted. “Through Ohio, their progress was more rapid and less dangerous. At a railroad station, they passed along to a freight engine and engaged in conver­ sation with the engineer oiling up the joints of his old iron horse. They soon won his sympathy. Because he had a brother in the service, their uniforms were passport on his train. “He said it was against the rules of the road to take anyone on his engine, but if they would pass around to the other side so they could not be observed from the station, they might climb into his cab just before he pulled the throttle — at the next station he would have time to find a more convenient place for them to ride. “They needed no second invitation to aid and abet the accommodating engi­ neer to violate the rules of the road. It was close quarters in that cab of four, but they kept out of the way of the engineer and fireman as much as possi­ ble. They enjoyed that trip immensely, as the old engine went pounding down the road - much better than hiking across country, especially over moun­ tain ranges, or the long weary march over dusty roads on a hot day with 60-pound knapsacks strapped to their backs. “When they arrived at the next sta­ tion, the engineer gave them a special an empty freight car. They found some empty boxes so they could sit by the partly open door and view the scenery when in motion. They were instructed to close the door when the train was at rest. They were honored guests to the end of the engineer’s run - a hundred miles or more. When ±e pair arrived in Jackson, their pa±s diverged and they part­ ed company Busha’s home being Spring Arbor and Cadwallader’s on a farm a mile south of Hickory Comers. “Cadwallader came up to his house across the field trough the orchard and met his mother in the yard. She stood transfixed with surprise and astonish­ ment when first she saw her son stand­ ing before her. “Il was the first news from him since his arrival in Washington and she knew from the papers that his regiment had been engaged in the great battles of South Mountain and Antietam and had lost heavily in those engagements. Paltry words cannot begin to describe the anguish that had wrung her heart during those anxious days and nights. “When the mother led the way into the house, her son refused to follow. She looked at him in astonishment wondering if he had suffered some kind of head wound. No,’ he said, ‘you put the boiler on the stove, roll out the old wash tub and hunt up a change of clothes.’ With that, 44) he parted company with the ‘Army louse.’ “Cadwallader attended winter school at Hickory Comers. On the 12th day of March 1863, Captain Douglas of Augusta called for the soldier boy at his mother’s home. She claimed he had no legal title to her son, as he was under 18 years of age, and she protested. “He had a duty to perform, Douglas said. It was arranged that the soldier boy would meet him the next day at Augusta where he wished to take the train for Detroit to report. The appoint­ ment was promptly kept, and on reaching Detroit, habeas corpus proceedings were instituted in the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the soldier boy was promptly discharged from all military authority and control and returned home with his mother and resumed his school without much loss of time. It would naturally be supposed that with all of his experience, a boy so young would not care to enter the military service again not so. It was not long after his release before he began to talk about re-entering the service and tried to win his mother’s consent, but she would not budge and refused to lis­ ten to his pleadings. “In August 1863, Cadwallader and another friend, James Elliott, went to Kalamazoo and enlisted in the 14th Michigan Light Artillery, and they were soon performing the routine duties of camp life. “Just how their mothers found out where they were, they did not know. But they found out and appeared on muster day and protested against mus­ tering their sons into the United States Military service on account of their age. The mustering officer grumbled and told the mothers they would have to go home and get the boys clothes, as he would not permit them to retain their uniforms if not mustered. The boys had sold their civilian clothes. The mothers replied that they had brought suits, so there was no excuse for the mustering officer, and he ordered the boys to stand aside and refused to muster them. The musters pleaded with their sons not to run away again and enlist. They promised they would not enlist again without their consent before tliey arrived at the age of 18 years. Thus ended the checkered career of a boy in the Civil War times. 44 (t 1) »i 4 1 to Des*. } ff SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS 19 i i *• «<• Ten ways to protect your personal information r< I i- I .-*1 I e ' HILLARY HATCH * —' J Identity theft affects millions of peo­ ple each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understand­ ing the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft: — Protect your Social Security num­ ber by keeping your Social Security card in a safe place at home. Don’t carry it with you or provide your num­ ber unnecessarily. — Be careful when you speak with unknown callers. Scammers may mis­ lead you by using legitimate phone numbers or the real names of officials. I /I A • > <•, ■ ar* I i ;• r I If they threaten you or make you feel uneasy, hang up. — Create strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts. Use differ­ ent passwords for different accounts so if a hacker gains access to one account, they can’t access others. — Never give your personal or financial information in response to an unsolicited call or message, and never post it on social media. — Shred paper documents that con­ tain personal information, like your name, birth date or Social Security number. — Protect your mobile device from unauthorized access by securing it with a PIN, adding a fingerprinting feature or facial recognition. You can also add a password and adjust the time before your screen automatically locks. — Regularly check your financial accounts for suspicious transactions. — Avoid internet threats by install­ ing and maintaining strong anti-virus software on all your devices—includ­ ing your mobile device and personal computer. Use a virtual private net­ work (VPN) to stay safe on public Wi-Fi. Do not perform activities that involve sensitive data, like online shopping and banking, on public Wi-Fi networks. — Protect yourself on social media by customizing your security settings and deleting accounts you no longer use. Also, double-check suspicious messages from your contacts, as hack- ers may create fake accounts of people you know. — Never open a link sent via unso­ licited email or text message. Type in the web address yourself. Only provide information on secure websites. Social Security encourages you to create your own personal my Social Security account to track your eaminss record. Contact us if you see suspi cious work activity on your record You could be a victim of identity theft Specialist for West Michigan You can write her c/o Social Securitv Administration. 3045 Knapp KF Grand Rapids, MI 49525 email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov' ♦ 4 i / ■ s V A I I lift I Z'l Cd 4 ' ^tr 1*. 7 z 41 p 5!* -•-te I �F 4 8 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursdoy, June 13, 2024 4 r' ---------- t HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY > h 9 I f SCHEDULE t ¥ tBI! • 4 ■< Z f PB •i- »-'i^ k* * b: J It* —1. I I I — ■ >* W'*"' V «! ■ . X " filf- 'u.. 0 The Route 66 Nashville Classic Car Show will take place June 14-15 in downtown Car shows in Nashville, Charlton Park on tap for this weekend Gear heads, rejoice. There is plenty to take in this weekend with the Route 66 Nashville Classic Car Show on Friday and Saturday followed by the Father’s Day Car Show on Sunday. The Route 66 Nashville Classic Car Show will be reluming for its 23rd installment on .lune 14-15, standing as the village’s marquee event each year. Friday night features a chicken din­ ner at the Nashville VFW as cars will line up on Railroad Street behind the Proceeds from the event go to the local Wish Upon A Star program, which provides Christmas gifts to families in need. To participate in the show, entry fee is $10. Fathers and their kids can then spend Father’s Day bonding over some classic cars as Charlton Park’s show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $5 for adults while kids ages 12 and under get in for free. The event is sponsored by Misfits Car Club out of Battle Creek. VFW hall. Saturday will bring with it plenty more cars and calories, kicking off with a pancake breakfast at the fire bar at 7 a.m. The show kicks off at 9 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. A flea market will also be held in tandem with the event, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW hall. The event also features the Michigan Pedal Pullers, which will offer kiddie tractor pulls, free horsedrawn wagon rides behind Parady Park and valve cover races. sell* J2IS HgfS c® 41 >i3«tf ’•5’“ i«i*‘ .y ASK DR. UNIVERSE c« 5t’ ¥ Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Aulen, Charlotte Bagley, Kinely Beadle, Lilly Bronsink, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Millie Detmer, Ainslie Dygeit, Reese Fisher-Feiguson, Claire Gergen, Gabriella Gole, Sophia GordonRodriguez, Jaelyn Jimenez, Malcolm Kniaz, Carter IGamer, Harliequinn Krebs, Julian Kretz, Abigail Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Shawn Olin, Sophie Pohja, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Ava Roath, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Ayla VanBelkum, Fiona Watkins, Lenna Wendt and Olive Wescott. r k s < All A s Principal s List “S’®**’ Zoey Armour, Ariana Benjamin, Eleanor Clark, Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, Hadley Grove, Payton Haines, London Hammond, Sebastian Hernandez-Hernandez, Luke PoIleL Joseph Renner, Joshua Roberts Jr., Gabrielle Robertson, Wyatt Sanders, Breeya Solmes, Lucy Sporer, Katherine Stevens, Collin Storm and Abram Winebrenner. if 9 £:3e sjjfsaS*^ r *»*? ■jEP .JS A’s and B’s 1^ Payton Amie, Khloe Baker, Lorien Byle, Emma Coenen, Ronald CoIler, Carson Cooley, Jozlynn Davis, Sage DeCamp, Owen Elliott Thomas Evers, Austin Friddle, Jacelyn Goodroe, Alexis Harper, Lexi Heydenbeik, Sullivan Hill, Landon Holman, Daniel Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Francis LaPonsie, Emerson Leary, Madisyn Leonard, Cloey Lewis, Alyssa MacLeod, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles, Keagan Nichols, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Micah Randall, Ella Saninocencio, Liam Schaefer, Abigail Shafer, Kelsi Simmons, Brynn VanderMale, Emiliano \61chis Rodriguez, Gage Warner, Karrigan Williams and Haley Williamson. f®f£i:sKiT 0£jt® icam** « ilfeasKW aKtn ♦ ,'Sc7:K.r«<r3« • 3T2C.rc?C]:<e» r fecCDr£2C2\b&4» lytabtol Kix V::«? st ]V w .• >m?- irw SBlIWEin Eighth grade A’s and B’s Owen Acker, Annelise Armstrong, Olivia Aspinall, Brooklyn Auten, Laney Awrey, Alexander Bertrand, Eden Bivens, Allison Bosworth, Jayce Brumm, Zane Burmania, Easton Carley, Karter Case, Lydia Cole, Ryan Coller, Reuben Day, Abigail Decastro, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Brennan Denton, Blake De Wyse, Luca Dickinson, Hannah Diekhoff, Isabella Duits, Emma Elliott, Evalyn Elzinga, Chloe Endres, Elliana Erb, Lucas Evers, Maritza GonzalezPerez, Slaton Goos, Gage Gruesbeck, Logan Guernsey, Nevaeh Haman, Lorelai Hatch, Shiele Heighton, Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Charles Highway, Karter Hill, Hope Holmes, Khloe Jablonski, Landen Jiles, Bentley Justice, JCendra Killian, Dylan Krueger, Corbin Lindsey, Emmalia Mansager, Maren Marlatt, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Mayack, Austin Milcher, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Peake, Erika Peck, Winter Pirtle, Isabella Ricketts, Libelle Shafer, Madelyn Shellington, Elayna Shrubb, Alex Smith, Owen Smith, Audi Stonehouse, Sophia TaiL Kingston Thompson, Lilyanne Tobias, Kylee Troyer, Audrey VanHouten, Kaelyn Walsh, Davis Wattles, Kyle Whalen and Kylah Wise, '^*£3fer^' All A’s Principal’s List Audrey Acker, Violet Bivens, Olivia Buehler, Morgan Casselman, Pari<er Castaneda, Rene Espinal-Lopez, Brooke Favreau, Carson Gole, Jonah Hamp, Graceyn Horrmann, Jason Jimenez, Annabelle Kuck, Nolan Lucas, Mya Luna, Brennen Main, Olivia Malik, Dennon Merrick, Zane Ortiz, Lilly Randall, Kaylee Roe, Aaliyah Salazar, Isabella Strimback, Harrison Thomas and Grant Tossava. I' h Osixa at ’’■P Va »» Rtia 1^3 4 « ■** As and B’s a Jace Acker, Giovanny Arias, Taylor Aspinall, Deagan Blough, Kylee Bosworth, Allison Brown, Kade Case, Kyanne Casey, Dakota Cole, Thomas Cook, Kimberlee Coolidge, Graden Courtright, Landon Currier, Lillian Edger, Jackson Edwards, Parker Erb, Gavin Fields, Joseph Furrow, Elijah Gilbert,' Ashlynn Goldsworthy, William Hilbert, Cooper Hokanson, Cylee Hom, Remington JeiTyk, Evyn Kindel, Alexis King, Lylah Kopf, Tanner Krzysik, Reece Laws, Kaden Main, Jasmine Matthews, Charles Mattice, Ethan McConnick, Jaelynn Neymeiyer, Jett Nofz, Jago O’Brien, Westin O’Heran, Sydney Patterson, Kassidy Peake, Addison Reaser, Trevin Russell, Cora Shattuck, Alexander ’ Timmers, Weston Troyer, Jeremy Verbeek, Avery Walsh, Kiley Wilcox, Warren Williams and Samantha Wright. Ut t; k • t s PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS JUNE 13-19 Those interested can register for these events and find more ______ information at CQdarcreekinstitute.orq/events/ Request for Letters of Interest Airport Management Services Hastings City/Barry County Airport The Hastings City / Barry County Airport Commission is seeking Letters of Interest from parties or individuals interested in providing management services for the Hastings City / Barry County Airport (9d9) located at 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 Ptease ' submit Letters of Interest and accompanying documentation to Michael Brown Barrv J Brown, Barry County Administrator, 220 W. State St., Hastings Ml 49058 or mbrown^Jjarrveountv no later than 4pm on June 30, 2024, Please include with yo Jr^tteToflnterX b^f 1 1 resume or other description of your qualifications and a list of relevant references u LT D ^-«""vai,uu5, dnu a iisi OT relevant references. Queslions * a Administrator at mbrown@barfycounty. Orgor 269-945-1414. A i 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: “Are You a Cheeseburger?" by Monica Arnaldo. Grub is a lonely raccoon, rumbling in the trash looking for food. Seed is just a seed, patiently waiting in the trash for someone to p ant it. When these two meet they realize they might be able to help each other, and so begins an unlikely friend­ ship. But Grub has one big question first: What will Seed grow? Will it be Grubs favorite food, cheeseburg­ ers? The Storybook Walk is free and sei -guided on the Black Walnut Trait. June 1-30 — Summer Wildflower Nature Walk (free and self-guided on the LUDinA ine Train Trail). Can Can \/r\i youI IHonfiK/ identify / T" •H b*. V' '*c > J / common summer wildflowers"^ Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of Michigan’s wildflowers. June 13. Aug. 17 — 2024 Trail Blazers Social Hike drop-ins, 10 amnoon. Can't commit to the entire chal­ lenge? Register for the months you can attend, and drop in on social hikes SatuMay, June 15 — 2024 Trail Blazers Social Hike, 10„,,, a.m.-noon. Wednesday, June 19 — Stewardship Workday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more infor­ mation at cedarcreekinstitute,orq/ events/, Isi 1 t ' < I AJ I t 'Js 1 ♦ ♦ 1 MA H Jim Is I “a h — Dr. Universe Oo you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. V #r i Seventh grade All A s Principal s List Keeping an eye to the sky It’s always a good idea to keep emergency supplies ready. Experts suggest having enough',water and ' food to last a few day&, Oth^ help- ' ful supplies include blankets, extm^ clothes, a first aid kit and a flashlight with batteries. A battery-powered or crank radio is usefijl for weather updates during an emergency. Extreme weather events can feel scary. You might want to include a book, a card game or a comfort item that helps you feel safe. Look for guides for how to pre­ pare for specific kinds of extreme weather—like intense heat or floods. Make plans with your grownups for how to stay home safely. Or how to get to another safe place in your community. Post your plans and emergency contacts somewhere you’ll see them. Then practice those plans. The more you practice, the easier it will be to fol­ low them in a real emergency. You don’t have to prepare for extreme weather alone. Connect with your family, friends and neigh­ bors before an emergency happens. Share what you’ve learned about extreme weather in your area. Take note of the people in your commu­ nity who might need extra help. That s the thing I remember most from the tornado when I was little. The neighbors came to check on me. After the storm ended, we all helped each other. That made me feel safeeven though the weather didn’t. I wish that extreme weather events didn’t happen. But I’m confident we can face hard things together. The fact you’re thinking about this means you’re the kind of person I’d love to have on my emergency team. Sixth grade S' e HONOR ROLL Hastings Middle School has released its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Students qualify for the honor roll for earning all A grades on their report card, the Principal’s List, or all A and B grades. Middle school students who quali­ fied for the fourth quarter include: rS* iaio<' Hastings Middle School releases most recent -Abn‘-.- I f IM <1 T Dear Zadok, When I was young, a tornado tore through the neighborhood I was visiting. It got eerily quiet outside. Then the sky turned green. My sib­ lings and I climbed into an empty bathtub to stay safe. After that, it got super loud. I talked about extreme weather with Nathan Santo Domingo. He’s a weather scientist at Washington State University. He told me that how to pre­ pare depends on where you live. Different places have different kinds of extreme weather. “Keep an eye on the forecast and know what’s coming your way,” Santo Domingo said. “Be smart about what happens in your area.” Here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t worry about tornadoes. But we do have wind storms that knock down giant trees. Or short snaps of intense heat. We also have times when fire sweeps through our for­ ests. That turns the air smoky and dangerous for miles. I wasn’t sure what extreme weather you have in Kenya, so I looked it up. It seems like you have times of intense heaL too. You might have floods or drought—or oilier kinds of weather that local experts can tell you about No matter where we are on the planet, extreme weather happens more often now because our climate is changing. Once you know what extreme weather happens near you, you can make a plan. I «< ^f. — Zadbk'^ 8, Kenya /'''I J « 4 I Vi.. «!(iiS^ w L ♦ ’ i * «» P* 'r What safety measures can we,lake during extreme , weather conditions? ;r T .. mFPi 1 hl I '* I W' 1 4 n s 5 ¥■ 1 I I .J ■ivn Thursday, dune 13 - Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1954 film. 5 p.m.; Food Forest Plant Identification and Foraging Walk with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at Bliss Riverfront Park, 6 p.m. Friday, dune 14 - Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, dune 15 Adventures with Reptiles open house, 10 a.m,-2 p.m,: Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons in the Michigan Room. 10a.m,-2p,m. Monday, dune 17 Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Barry County Explorers: Hiking the Paul Henry . - Thornapple Trail. 10 a.m,; Lego Club. 4 p.m.; Adventure Travel to Africa and the Maldives, 6 p.m. Tuesday, dune 18 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Teen Trivia: Percy Jackson, 1-2 p.m,; Hearing Loss; Fact & Fable with Dr. Christine Arnold, 3 p.m,; mahjong, 5 p.m,; chess, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, dune 19 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Adventures with Tools with Barry County Lumber, 2 p.m,; Writers’ Night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. V * * •. '4 « * J TBUMBLC ( h 1 �www.HasHngsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER ‘Ring of Fire’ to surround Jordan Lake boat parade planned for Fourth of July Jordan Lake’s annual “Ring of Fire" I return this year, along with parade, on Thursday, another boat parade. July 4. The third annual “Ring of Fire" will feature hundreds of flares lighting the perimeter of Jordan Lake. Lakefront owners will display these flares along the shore at exactly 10 p.m. on July 4, creating a ring of fire around the perimeter of the lake for approximate­ ly 30 minutes. Those interested in see­ ing the unique sight can watch from the beach. All lakefront owners are encouraged to buy a flare for every 8 to 10 feet of lakefront property. Flares are $5.50 each and can be picked up via drivethrough at the Swifty’s Place parking lot on one of the following dates: Wednesday, June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Flares are to be lit at exactly 10 p.m. — and no sooner. The annual boat parade will be on ’lie s MA Lt -A K at$ f l‘ K V t k h ‘^off -M I I *< 4* *< ~ FH/ W Law enforcement wrangles loose longhorns r' h? I ; ’ " Vv-?; V z 4 the Fourth of July at noon this year. There will be no theme — participants are asked to just be creative and have fun decorating their boats. The parade will begin at noon on July 4 in front of the docks by Buddy’s on the Beach. Those watching the parade along the lake are encouraged to hold up score­ cards that rate the boats from five to 10 as the boats pass by. Organizers are encouraging fire­ works to be set off during both events. Questions about the two events can be answered by calling 269-8380218. w* HUNTER MCLAREN li •>A ■’^H( f ♦ \?'S?c5 I > reek ® Sctloo •s. aw.-' ss? is I 5 t t f ‘'C- 1 orjQ I H u r S# 1 1 I .-fc- 4 I 1^ : V I n /'I roll t * u ■ i ■ 't '' ^disi I > 4 1 I *1 ♦♦ w ** k ' z -• • XL r^'^iraucHis. ■ p * ^fe.VailsjTiUriiiCte Construction new 911 communications tower near Bliss Riverfront Park is nearly complete. Following the installation of equipment and power .'cfeOhBrtWKjaa necessary, the tower could be oper­ ational by the end of this year. (Photo of * V ^-KkscHii® • I J * t - : -w K. dfiT ‘•AZonSjiiELK 'aarSKjLiiftfe daEiisflffi.ta by Hunter McLaren) 4" i •* *3z (Top) The perimeter of Jordan Lake was illuminated last year for the Ring of Fire celebration. (Just above) A close view of the flares that lit up the night skies around Jordan Lake during last years Fourth of July Celebration. {File photos by Dave Kippen) Ls2 ^iNCh 4 k SUPERINTENDENT Continued from Page 1 JWi Prixipuliliil .WrewIcbtVioletBMtfrit / --Bap. said he and his board worked hard to find the right fit for Delton Kellogg Schools. “I think honestly tonight there wasn’t a wrong choice that we could make. What sold us on Jeremy was his experience level and longevity. He’s already local to the area,” Osborne said. “He’s been at Plainwell for 14 years, and I think our community, our staff are looking for someone that’s going to stick it out for the long haul with us.” Delton Kellogg Schools has seen a few superintendents move on, includ­ ing Kyle Corlett, who resigned to accept another position with Ludington Area Schools in 2022 after holding the position for over four years. Then Carl Schoessel stepped in as interim a sec­ ond time until Dr. Herman Lartigue, Jr. was hired, who recently resigned at a school board meeting on April 15. Long-time DK Schools Superintendent Paul Blacken retired in 2014 after serving as superintendent. Schoessel was the interim for the first time until Corlett became Delton’s Superintendent in 2017. “We think Jeremy would probably be the person to retire from here. So, give MerMoCTCaKlioto -";Ti ’ }^JsoDJum‘3iabeW ___ it ’'t r ■cr to M)i Lna, fem 1 cr a tf M i * r .,-*•77 * I, 4 r, K <> f I '' s’^XSlLT - ! . 'f • •> *f .r ■ ''ti*! I <F r 4 The construction and installation of two Barry County 911 communica­ tions towers is on track to be complet­ ed by the end of this year. Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter provided an update to city officials on the project in May. Boulter said physical construction of the 911 tower in Hastings is nearly complete, with the site ready to receive power. Once complete, the tower will stand approx­ imately 300 feet tall on a 70 square foot concrete base. “ft is completely stacked, other than maybe the antenna on top,” Boulter said. “We’re currently waiting for Consumers (Energy) to bring commer­ cial power to the site, we’re anticipat­ ing approximately the end of June.” The tower is located on city property near Bliss Riverfront Park, leased by Barry County Central Dispatch. The location was chosen both because of its suitability for the tall structure and its proximity to a proposed emergency services building to be built by the city in the future. Boulter said progress on the Hastings tower is slightly behind the tower being constructed in Middleville near the village’s wastewater treatment somebody time and stability to learn about our staff, build relationships, and build the trust back up, which we have been lacking in the last two years,” Osborne said. After the board members cast their preliminary vote, Treasurer Kathy Forsyth and Trustee Craig Jenkins said they would vote for Wilson along with Vice President Julie Aukerman. However, Forsyth and Jenkins changed their minds during the dialogue with all board members. Board members stressed they want stability and lon­ gevity in their next superintendent. “I want to thank the community for coming out and supporting Delton Kellogg Schools,” Osborne said. Aukerman had the lone yes vote for Wilson. “I like his enthusiasm. A lot of good things happened to him at the academy and he succeeded,” Aukerman added. Osborne echoed Aukerman’s praises of Wilson. “I just really appreciated Noah’s interview and enthusiasm level that I think is unmatched by a normal super­ intendent candidate,” Osborne said. “I think that he could bring some±ing that we’re not used to seeing here at Delton, and I think his energy would rub off, and I think he would be veiy supportive of our staff moving forward.” * ■ - D?' - ( * d Delton Schools Interim Superintendent Nick Damico accepted the superintendent’s position at the Hastings Area Schools System begin­ ning on July 1. “I think that we had two great can­ didates and it was a tough decision,” Damico said. “I appreciated President Osborne’s comment at the end of the night that while the board has differ­ ing opinions, it is important for the board to support the team’s decision.” Trustee Jessica Brandli said, “I liked Noah; he’s a nice guy. I wish he had answered more questions. I think that we are at a crucial point in our district and we do need some stability and some consistency. I think a little bit of quiet strength will go a long way too. That’s why I’m voting for Jeremy.” Michigan Leadership Institute conducted DK Schools’ new super­ intendent search. MLI Education Deputies responded to a report of seven loose horses in the roadway around 6 p.m. on May 30 near the 8100 block of Lawrence Road. Police discovered the horses belonged to an Amish family that lived nearby, and when they arrived on scene they found several people attempting to secure the horses which had moved to a nearby field. Man cited for speeding over 100 mph near Dowling A 36-year-o!d Springfield man was stopped by police around 4:30 a.m. on April 30 on South M-37 Highway near Bristol Lake Street. An officer in the area saw the man drive past and used his radar to determine he was traveling over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. When police caught up with the man and pulled him over, he said he knew he was going fast but he wasn’t sure how fast he was going. He told police he was driving quickly because he was running late for work at his job in Battle Creek. Police cited the man for driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone and careless driving. .'X A 42-year-otd Middleville man called Barry County Central Dispatch to report a reckless driver around 1:30 p.m. on May 31. The man said he saw a pickup truck do a doughnut in the intersection of Bowens Mill Road and North Bassett Lake Road near Middleville, later seeing the truck parked on Morey Drive occupied by . three juveniles. Police made contact with the pickup driver, a 16-year-oid Middleville boy, and his mother. The boy told police he was out two-tracking with his friends and admitted to doing a doughnut in the intersection while driving with a • learner’s permit. Police warned the boy about the potential consequences of careless driving and violating the restrictions of his learner’s permit and warned him not to do either again. ~ Compiled by Hunter McLaren Consultant Tom TenBrink led the search. Both candidates participated in a public meet-and-greet before their final interviews. “My family and I are excited about the opportunity to work with the Delton community/’ Wright said. Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Accepting Bids Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (BCCMHA) will be accept­ ing sealed bids for two vehicles: 2006 Ford Econoline E350 5.4 V8. passenger van with 98,929 miles on the odometer, rear lift (white in color) ;7' I f - <• i t J % ' • KA' ,r J , ! 2006 Ford Econoline E350 5.4 V8, passenger van with 94,491 miles on the odometer, rear lift (gray in color) ?PU1 ./•f t BCCMHA starting w. on. VW. June 10,2024, at O.dU 8:30 a.m .................................. ’ will be taking sealed bids .............................. .V . V, £.V£.n, CU and ending on February 21, 2024. at 3 p.m. The bidder is required to turn in a sealed bid for the vehicle along with their contact information, indicatina color of van. These vehicles can be seen at the BCCMHA office, 500 Barfield Drive, Hastings Ml, 49058 starting on June 10. 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3'00 PM Mondays through Fridays. ' z .11 ’TP « V z z > f / t I /)> A » t r k a f 4* » * yi. rA a 'if. i A Z| d'* 1 < V 4 » I t 4* ( 'r A Newly named Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent Jeremy Wright stands on stage Monday evening, presenting his goals for Delton Schools. (Photo by Karen Z Zi ■.. 'i' / r' V r ••z >1') At •A < a Turko-Ebright) I J 'J 4 •* .n' I* X / t T i>' r < y IT e\ < v> f .5 IL ,^5 I I ♦ ♦ I’ z 4* M * The sealed bids will be opened June 2V’ at 3:15 p.m. The vehicles are sold as is with no implied warranty. The successful bidder will be notified with* seven (7) days after the closing bid date and payment for the vehicle is quested by cash, money order or cashier’s check payable to BCCMHA witff 7 days of notification or the vehicle will be sold to the next highest bid Contact: Kelly Jenkins, 500 Barfield Drive, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 w 4 A / £ Teen talked to after being caught doing doughnuts w; 4, 1< k plant. Power has been routed to the Middleville tower and the site was ready for equipment to be delivered and installed, Boulter said. “Middleville’s tower has been stacked for some time now. Consumers ran into a small issue while routing commercial power to that. That has been alleviated,” Boulter said. “That tower does have commercial power. Equipment is on its way and climbers are scheduled to climb that tower to start installing.” Progress at both sites is still on track for the towers to be fully live and operational in December, Boulter said. The new towers will allow Barry County EMS and fire personnel to switch to the 800 megahertz frequency used by law enforcement, alongside increasing communications coverage and call capacity. Construction on the two towers began last year. Barry County Central Dispatch obtained the $5.7 million total needed for the project by success­ fully lobbying for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allotted to Barry County and surplus funds from the 2023 Michigan state budget. Stephanie Lehman, BCCD director, said the two new towers are part of six total needed for optimal 911 coverage in Barry County. liidiisRidmGsKRjD^ fcandHile^'HL Gghth gmii n a Staff Writer Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of loose longhorns around 2:30 p.m. on May 30 near the intersection of South M-43 Highway and Shultz Road. The cattle were rounded up and returned to their barn on the 4900 block of South M-43 with the help of their owner. Horses loose in the road near Nashville Progress on Barry County 911 towers continues on schedule ■.i'JV POLICE BEAT * ^r,?^a?rL^'’Ver As 9 Thursday, June 13, 2024 k t k �Wk .•^I 10 Thursday, June 13, 2024 Improvements at state parks continue temporary campground closures STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 24-29817-DE In the matter of Jer^ Jay Patten. TO INTERESTED ALL PERSONS including: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS whose is/are unknown address(es) WWW. HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE; A hearing will be held on July 24,2024 at 3:00 p.m. at 206 West Court tion needs. The funding, secured through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and aligned with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Building Michigan Together Plan, will also support the construction of a new state park in Flint (Genesee County). Altogether, the ARPA funding includes the initial $250 million allocat^ in March 2022 - $219.8 million for state parks progr^ repair/rehabilitation needs and $30.2 million for the new state park in Flint plus an additional $23 million allocated in August 2023 for Belle Isle Park rehabili­ tation. These much-needed enhancements will require temporary closures during con­ struction, but the upgraded facilities will create better park experiences for everyone With the official start of summer just around the comer, improvements continue to take shape in many state parks across Michigan including in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and the Fort Custer Recreation Area nearby. A $273 million boost in federal American Rescue Plan relief funding was approved by the Michigan Legislature and has enabled the DNR to tackle a decadeslong backlog of state parks, recreation and trail system infrastructure and rehabilita- Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for probate & appointment of personal representative. NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor, Elizabeth Ujvari (date of Date; 6-6-2024 birth: Aug. 7,1933), who lived at 813 Aldon, SW, Wyoming, Ml 49509. died on April 10, David H. Tripp P29290 2024. There is no personal representative PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Elizabeth Ujvari Trust, dated December 29, 2009 and 1st amendment dated June 14, 2022, will be forever banned unless presented to Maria Dahlke (formerly Maria J. Gustinis), 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Lori Orton 2536 Pomoska Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-930-1667 All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status include.s children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people .securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal Trustee, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Maria Dahlke (formerly Maria J. Gustinis) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 523 Charles St. Middleville, Ml 49333 COUM MOUMQ OFFOATUWITT (616) 460-9640 now and in the future. To update electrical, sewer, park roads and the fishing pier in Yankee Springs Recreation Area, the beach house, picnic shelters and Gun Lake campgroimd have closed for the season. The majority of the day-use area, main park road and boating access site will remain open (except when construction work prohib­ its safe access). A proposed $5.5 million in federal relief funding made these and other renovations possible. Fort Custer Recreation Area’s (Kalamazoo County) modem camp­ ground is closed through July 31 to replace both toilet and shower buildings and install new underground el^trical conductors, site pedestals and distribu­ tion panels in the west loop. All other park facilities will remain open. A pro­ posed $3 million in federal relief made these renovations and others possible. “Although you may see shovels in the ground across many locations, there’s still plenty of outdoor adventure to be found,” said Ron Olson, chief of the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division. “With 100-pIus state parks, 140 state forest campgrounds, more than a thou­ sand boating access sites, historic sites and much more, there is no shortage of outdoor places to explore and enjoy this summer.” Olson also noted that other ARPAfunded projects will start this fall and into 2025. Al s v’ 1 /■ J i I?.-; IV- r i * * I J 4 I?* • I 1. 4 I I I K will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged * f premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s STATE OF MICHIGAN check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on PROBATE COURT PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS July 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing NOTICE TO CREDITORS the highest bid at the sale does not automatically CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29622-DE entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership William M. Doherty of property. the A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Mortgagor(s): MORTGAGE: single woman Original Dione Campbell, MiMutual Mortgagee: Mortgage Date of mortgage: September 20.2023 Decedent’s Estate Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No,; 269-945-1390 Estate of Robert Gerard Aicken. Date of birth; STATE OF MICHIGAN 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 of birth: 07/19/1962. 5-19-1957. TO ALL CREDITORS: TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, No. 2023-007668, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Michigan State Housing Development Authority Creditors of the decedent are notified that all all claims against the estate will be forever Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One claims against the estate will be forever barred barred unless presented to David P. Stine, Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred unless presented to Chad Aicken at 2747 Star School Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058 personal Jr. personal representative, or to both the representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal Eighty-Six and 02/100 Dollars ($173,886.02) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 5 of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records. Commonly known as 243 Thatcher St, Woodland. Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v. in which case the redemption period,shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. David P. Stine, died 01/G1/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 ✓ * «• 2747 Star School Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Three Rivers, Ml 49093 > •r > C5I v-*-* 535 211-^ 1 Attested to by, Larry Watson, Supervisor 218317 :^*>*^* ’^7* ’SO* ' I JBKSiW tw* C’C 1 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE BARRY COUNTY THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR given under section 3212 of the revised judicature THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN Schneiderman & Sherman RC. a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the Mortgagee/Assignee Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1531679 (05-30)(06-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT gMomaxt I on June 27, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage 1961PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on July 11,2024. The contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the Joseph Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha ElertFabing, both unmarried Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has ASHLEY BOURDO as nominee for lender and lender's successors and been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kerri L. PLAINTIFFS, Dean, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration (an unnamed occupants) assigns Date of mortgage: May 15, 2023 Recorded on May 17. 2023. in Document No. 2023-003951, Ill Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Defendant Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Attorney for Defendant: Thirty-Five and 07/100 Dollars ($236,335.07) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and Attorney for Plaintiff; described as; A parcel of land in Section 31, Town McCarty Law Offices, PLC 1 North, Range 10 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Karen A. McCarty P36401 corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 minutes East 876.64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 269-694-6055 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15. 2015, wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assigness of Seller; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, for holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on minutes East 1109.94 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226,00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence Northwesterly along said Northerly line 26612 feet on the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point which is 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of Highway M-89, thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes West 161,00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 12320 M 89, Plainwell. Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL allowable costs of the sale, the lands and 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows; The lands and tenements are situated in referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. me Township of Hope, County of Barry, State the borrower will be held responsible to the person of Michigan described as follows: LOT 37 IN who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure PLAT, ACCORDING TO sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the OAK OPENINGS Q ’’’HEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER page 47. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street, Delton. Ml 49046. Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party Date: June 7, 2024 foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number MCCARTY LAW OFFICES, PLC slated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corp. Karen A. McCarty P36401 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 9nn lA/® Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539,7400 1531678 (05-30)(06-20) lot«: n «. 5BiBaxt»ie SMWit(';id ’m«rx IS S3 will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public '• ’ * auction sale to the highest bidder for cash **« or cashier’s check at the place of holding 3r 3% the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 :OO PM, on June 20, 2024. The iA'Df3 A I 1* amount due on the mortgage may be greater -s^ on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle **^*:>^ ’'^3^1^ the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is SStJSi, 83iM encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L. ALSPAUGH IB revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. tM SflSZiCXTfr^ 'Hb Rs 2 31* a Notice is given under section 3212 of the mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Morlgagor(s): vs. KYLE BRANCH 'NlfftAMTN sm * Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY JEREMY BOURDO t rCB M vman In on active duty, if your period of active duty has Michigan State Housing Development Authority » IIM homeowner: if y^ou are a military service member attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. .2 ..4 Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk 165550 Lovers Lane 269.716.8545 • p-, :*E?e!s» «ff a t 11 '•*’6*5 I*; * w -T,’? W] -^u<. either of which may charge a fee for this information: of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joshua a« Vanbeekom and Jill Vanbeekom, husband and wife as joint tenants with ti right of survivorship Systems Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, the < Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic original Mortgagee, dated September 21,2005, and recorded on Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as September 27,2005, as Instrument No. 1153395, in Barry County ■ * 1 t ^'1 la "V "<311^ u’ nominee for lender and lender’s successors Records, Michigan, and last assigned to HSBC Bank USA. National and/or assigns Association, as trustee for the holders of the GSAA Home Equity Foreclosing Assignee (if PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES. LLC Trust 2005'15, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 30.2013, and recorded on 1>^ any): .7 *<» Date of Mortgage; February 28. 2022 September 11,2013, as Instrument No, 2013-011131, in Barry «*• Date of Mortgage Recording: March 4 County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed 2022 to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of $276,698.24 57/100 U.S. Dollars ($122,649,57). Said premise is situated at Description of the mortgaged premises: 425 N. Monroe Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, in the City of -J* W Amount claimed due on date of notice- One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine and r Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THAT PART 1 •k A * »» County, Michigan, and described as: Lots OF LOTS 35,36 AND 37 OF ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTTS FIRST 53. 54 and 55. Crystal Lake Estates Plat ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, according to the recorded plat thereof IKII , as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73. Barry County Records ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER10FPLATS0NPA6E59,DESCRIBED AS; FROMASTAKE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST s .11 Common street address (if any): 8897 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE Cory Dr, Delton, Ml 49046-8760 EAST ON THE SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH IS The THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET AND PLACE OF BEGINNING; redemption period shall be I 1 6 months from the date of such sale, unless THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET determined 86.8 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37; THENCE NORTHEAST abandoned in accordance *11 II .* with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37,17.5 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH ♦ property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). S 132.0 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 37; THENCE FROM THE STAKE SOUTH 68 DEGREES EAST • /♦ ♦ If the property is sold at foreclosure sate 154.9 FEET TO A STAKE IN CENTER OF LOT 35; THENCE SOUTH under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 22 DEGREES WEST 46.5 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 SECTION LINE WHICH IS THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 35; THENCE the west 132.0 FEET TO THE STAKE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE street which IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption borrower will be held responsible 1 I •h ■V to the person who buys the property at « I the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless mortgage holder for damaging the property determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Attention homeowner: If you are a military , to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act di 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at I '. ?»’ during the redemption period. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date I t days ago, or if you have been ordered to the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under active duty, please contact the attorney for MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption the party foreclosing the mortgage at the period, ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; II you are a military service I 1 telephone number stated in this notice jnember on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded s This notice is from a debt collector less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, Date of notice: May 23. 2024 p ease contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage Trott Law, P.C. at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 05/30/2024 For More Information, please call: Quinlairos, Prieto, Wood & 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 cboile TL a ' 255 South Orange Avenue, 900 Orlando. Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI- (248) 642-2515 •X. \s 005331-24. (06-06)(06-27) s. 1530793 (05-23)(06-13) *s, 1 « M I k i « > ♦ ♦ > I J < ejr JU 3ja.« 269.488.8394 David P. Stine. Jr. ■ * Adjournment 10:23 am Ean P. Hamilton P79755 269-945-3512 Chad Aicken » A 4 Date: 6/3/2024 3431 Oakland Dr. 269-208-5331 1.^ ✓ 4^ Date: 06/03/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 Hastings, Ml 49058 tv* Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Hall, Greenfield, Lectka, Watson, James, Bellmore Absent: Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Motion to approve the proposal from MEI to extend service area. Roll Call Vote - Ail ayes, motion passes. Estate of David P, Stine deceased. Date NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Robert Gerard Aicken, died 4-16-2024. Recorded on September 28, 2023, in Document SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 29, 2024-10:00 a.m. Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29803-DE Court Address: "St-’"' ws*"" * ''X: A ( <*• 'I* «a • 1 ( V ' I n^ t ^Ik '■v J*../' % ’ > > I S\ ’ > <. A. A ■’ t . Si �Ik t IB 6^. i >s, islW 11 aw <«'' ttx k»s »Ms* ’iStM: SPORTS Thursday June 13, 2024 hll-IIA5IIN(i:>BANNER WWW HasfingsBanner com More late-inning heroics put Lions in Final Four Of s> aw XV 4^ ’st ! IVVV'H s. c 4 Maple Valley plays state semifinal Friday morning « f f * BREn BREMER JQXL* bitie’ It started to rain right before the trophy presentation. Everybody was a little damp already. ‘ That didn’t stop seniors Cam Carpenter, Ayden Wilkes and their teammates from furiously searching every nook and cranny of the first base dugout and surrounding area for every water bottle ±ey could find inside Cornerstone University’s Dewitt Stadium in Grand Rapids. There wasn’t a big Gatorade jug in sight, but one way or another ±ey were dousing the winningest head coach in Maple Valley baseball histo­ ry, Bryan Carpenter. Mission accomplished - in more ways than one. The Lions got to soak their head coach and the last goal on the preseason list, earning a spot in the final four at Michigan State University, has been completed. Maple Valley came from behind in the sixth inning or later for the third straight time in the MHSAA Division 4 state tournament to score a 4-2 win over I6th-ranked Hackett Catholic Prep Saturday afternoon in the state quarterfinals. The Lions also came from behind to score a 5-4, eight-inning win over Adrian Lenawee Christian in their regional final Saturday morning at Cornerstone, and they scored the tying and go-ahead runs in their regional semifinal in the bottom of the sixth at Concord Thursday. “We wrote down goals at the begin­ ning of the year and this was one of them right here,” Maple Valley soph­ omore right fielder Garson Milboum said of earning a trip to East Lansing for the final four. “At the beginning of the year, we kind of figured there was a low hope of it, but now we got it. “This was the big one.” For the third straight time senior Andrew Shepard was in the middle of the late rally. He dropped down a squeeze bunt with the bases load­ ed and one out in the bottom of the sixth against Hackett, bringing Jakeb McDonald home from third, to tie the game at 2-2. That RBI sacrifice bunt left the Lions with Cam Carpenter at third and junior Noah Musser standing on second base. With his knees shaking, the Lions’ Milboum swung and missed at two pitches from Hackett reliever Tyler Brand. Milboum would say later that Brand was the hardest throwing pitcher the Lions have seen yet in the postseason. Down in the count 1-2, Milboum got ahold of one. His RBI single into center scored Cam and Musser to give the Lions’ their tworun advantage. “I swung two times and completely missed them,” Milboum said. "I was like, ‘please God,’ and I smoked it,” Milboum said. “I was pulling my head [on the first two swings.] My legs were shaking. I was like, ‘there are people on base. We need this right now.’Andrew did it last lime. Now it is someone else’s turn We’ve got to *<11 I I fk "fit's ^^4 w * 4i ._ ‘'Ar'i I ‘X *1 X s* <• i."*X«*«s * ' ■ IW*-*** passes »F 1% BI is. a 1023m J JWsulMte, 3«®( ™^me,Cjer)( MsUbii £'16^ 1^1 VW gpxur iv. ?*?<« * k NofedFMtei^kteiire Pit ‘^^'ETOamT • ? <»Yr. 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I fl* The Maple Valley varsity baseball team, with seniors Ayden Wilkes (center right) and Connor Joseph hoisting their regional championship trophy, rush to celebrate with their fans at Cornerstone University's Dewitt Field in Grand Rapids Saturday following their MHSAA Division 4 Regional Final and State Quarterfinal victories. Maple Valley will face top-ranked Beal City in the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinals Friday at Michigan State University. Game time is set for 9 a m (Photo by Brett Bremer) keep it going.” The Fighting Irish pushed across single runs in the first and second inning against Lion freshman starter Teegen McDonald, but he kept pitch­ ing his way and kept getting outs. He got the win throwing six innings in which he gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks. He struck out four. Callan Hoefler got the save in relief. He threw a perfect top of the seventh striking out the first guy he faced on three pitches and then getting a couple groundouts on the infield to clinch it. “It’s about the long run,” Milboum said of his team’s penchant for late-in­ ning heroics this postseason. “There are seven innings You might as well play as hard as you can. It only takes one inning.” The 29-7 Lions will face 30-7 Beal City in the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinals Friday, June 14, at 9 a.m. inside Michigan State University’s McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field. Beal City, ranked number one in the state in Division 4, beat Lansing Christian 12-0 in its regional final Saturday in Muskegon and then beat the quarterfinal host Western Michigan Christian 10-1 to earn its spot in the semi’s. A few of the Lions wondered aloud on the turf at Cornerstone Saturday if they might finally earn a spot in the state’s top 20 rankings now that they’re among the final four teams left playing Division 4 baseball in the state of Michigan. The last time the Lions won a regional championship was 1975, the year coach Carpenter was bom. That team reached the Class C State Final where it fell to Bronson 8-1. “They don’t quit,” coach Carpenter said of his guys. “There is so much belief in each other. It doesn’t matter. It is Carson, our eight-hole hitter this time. It’s everybody. It doesn’t matter. They’re going to go up there with the belief that they can do the job.” The Lions sixth-inning rally against Hackett started with singles by junior Jakeb McDonald and Cam Carpenter. Teegen McDonald struck out after failing to get a bunt down, but Musser walked behind him to load the bases for Shepard’s and Milboum’s clutch at-bats. Maple Valley got its first run of the game in the bottom of the fourth. Cam blasted a leadoff triple over the Fighting Irish centerfielder. Teegen McDonald walked to put runners on the comers with nobody out. Once Hackett starting pitcher Brooks Basler got set up back on the mound, Teegen started a slow trot towards second. The Fighting Irish bit, running slowly towards Teegen at first, but then they started throwing the ball around. Teegen kept the pick­ le alive long enough for Cam to see an opening, and he broke for home. Cam slid in safe, the ball got away, and Teegen wound up on third. He was stranded there though. The Lions weren’t quite perfect on defense either. Hackett started the top of the sixth with its 3-4-5 hitters com­ ing up. Andrew Rann put a ground ball at Musser at third and it bounded through his legs. Next up was Noah Emmer, who grounded into a fielder’s choice taking Rann’s spot at first. Tyler Beech stepped into the batter’s box and belted the ball to deep left field. Shepard, the Lions’ left fielder, broke in first and then tried to leap up and snag it as it sailed over his head. Luckily for the Lions Christian Willis, who was in running for Emmer, didn’t get a good read on the play and was held up at third. Teegen got an infield pop up and a strike out to get out of the jam without allowing a run. “As a freshman, he is not phased,” coach Carpenter said of his quarter­ final starter, Teegen. “He is built for these moments. He welcomes these moments. He is just hat kind of kid. He is just is that kind of kid that says bring it on, I will take your best shot and I am belter than you. Teegen certainly controlled the pace of the game as he could, altering his delivery to keep base runners honest and keep the guy in the batters' box on his toes. “He has done it all year. He is patient. It’s just the, J’m better tlian you and what are you going to do, coach Carpenter said. “It is fast. It is slow. It is wait, wait, wait. It’s, oh here it comes. That’s him. All year. All year he has just wiggled and danced [on the mound.]” For the game, Cam Carpenter was 2-for-2 at the plate with two runs scored and he was intentionally walked once. Wilkes was 2-for-3 with a walk out of the leadolT spot. Hoefler, Jakeb McDonald and Milboum had the only other Lion hits. Renner had an RBI single for >* ?•'*i< ’> »>e,.<i>i*«5 «*(«£ ll>^: "1 < w iS M h. jm* » • *1 f a xy* 1 .T*** I r.L' [* K Ci: 1 /?. A u* 4 LP- y. r / 'i • ) .A S’ 4 4: I 'A' X *?: W,' 1 > I I *' 4 n» T t •> ■ 5 1 L- I Maple Valley sophomore Carson Milbourn delivers a two-run single into center field during the bottom of the sixth inning of his team's MHSAA Division 4 State Quarterfinal against Hackett Catholic Prep at Cornerstone University’s Dewitt Field Saturday in Grand Rapids. The two runs broke a 2-2 tie and the Lions went on to a 4-2 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I s J i I i ,k X 1 c *>* h J * 6 X'*** ft <»* fl >'• f I i 3?. Tf iHf 01^ See FINAL FOUR on 12 Lions beat league rival to reach D4 Regional Finals BRETT BREMER Sports Editor Andrew Shepard hit it. Concord left fielder Collin Thompson twisted and dove for it, but with the wind helping push the ball a little further towards the line he just couldn’t get there. The ball hit the warning track in the comer. Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter kept waving guys around third base. Teegen McDonald scored easily from second base. Noah Musser scored from first. The throw in to try and catch Musser got away behind the plate and Shepard kept trucking around second and into third, where his celebratory screams were that much louder to his teammates in the third base dugout and where qo^h Carpenter was standing to offer a hearty high five. Shepard hit a two-out, two-run dou­ ble that brought home what would prove to be the game-tying and game-winning mns in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lions finished off a 3-2 win over the the Concord Yellow Jackets in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Semifinal at Concord High School Thursday after­ noon, May 30. by putting them down 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh. There are two outs. There are hvo runners on base. I have to make some­ thing happen,” Shepard said he told himself heading into the at-bat. “I see it coming. It was a little later in the count. I saw it and I just went for it. [The pitch] was a little bit high, and I’ve been struggling with the high ones. I’ve been getting under them a little bit.” He said he thought it was just going to be a long fly ball out as he neared first base. His coach, standing in the third base coaching box, said he thought ±e ball was going to get over the fence when it came off the bat. The win moved the Lions’ record to 27-7 on the season, adding to their school-record victory total. They are now 29-7 after taking wins in their regional final and state quarterfinal ballgames Saturday at Cornerstone University. I was like, oh my gosh. I have never done this before. This is a whole new feeling,” Shepard said of his thoughts as the ball landed in the comer Thursday. Thanks to everyone here, or it wouldn’t have happened. 1 mean, it is not just one person that is for sure.” “We do everything together,” Shepard added. “We have so much team chemistr>' going into this. 1 am sure you could tell. Everyone here has got the [bleach blonde] hair. We have played together since we were young, and we have always been super com­ mitted and ready to work at practice. I think that is what makes this work.” The whole go-ahead rally for the Lions started with two outs there in the bottom of the sixth, with a 1-2 count on McDonald. He hit a pitch into left field for a single and then Musser did the same. Il was the first time the bottom half of the lineup for either team had caused a problem for the opponent all game. They just do it,” coach Carpenter said. “It doesn’t matter if it is 5-6-7 14 i* ** See REGIONAL FINALS i * ♦ ■ I ! <5! I • * F? • * ♦ t I V I on 12 �b I THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 13, 2024 12 www.HastingsBanner.com I* Walters returning to inspire young golfers, community HCDC girls place well at AAU Red-White-Blue National 1 * • \ . I *11 V I < • a begin a professional career on the South African Tour, which hopes of returning for another shot at the PGA until the accident. Eventually, he worked with his father to begin hitting golfballs again. He now has a custom made seat strapped to a cart that allows him to swing. He began hosting the Dennis Walters Golf Show and over the years has had a number of . : beloved rescue dogs that help him open his act. The list of honors Walters has received over the years is a dis­ tinguished one. He was named an Honorary Lifetime Member of the PGA of America in 1994, one of only 11. That is an honor most often bestowed on U.S. Presidents or celeb­ rities like Bob Hope. He won the United States Golf Association’s Bob Jones award in 2018 and was the PGA of America’s Distinguished Service Award Winner in 2008 among the long list of hon­ ors. “So, the board is hosting this for Junior Golf, but we would like it to be a community event,” Edger said. “It is for anyone that needs a little inspiration, that you really can make things happen. “I realize it is at a golf course, it is for a group of kids golfing and it is centered around golf. Every ele­ ment of it is golf, but it is not just for people who love golf. It is really for anyone.” The PGA Jr. Golf program at The Legacy is for players age 8 to 13 and runs through most of June and July. Edger said the program has continued to grow since being slowed by the 2020 pandemic and has been capped at 52 participants the past couple summers. The program started with 12 golfers in 2012. Edger would encourage young golf­ ers to check out the YMCA of Barry County’s summer youth golf program to get started learning the game. BRETT BREMER rai^ Sports Editor The Barry County Junior Golf Association and The Legacy at Hastings are teaming up to bring back World Golf Hall of Fame mem­ ber Dennis Walters for what is billed as an instructional/trick shot event Wednesday, June 19. But as those who attended Walters’ 2022 visit to Hastings know the event, which starts at 3:30 p.m., is about a lot more than hitting golf balls. “It really was fun,” said Barry County Jr. Golf Association board member Emily Edger, who has had three of her own children participate in the PGA Junior Golf program at The Legacy. “He is very entertaining and very inspirational. I personally really appreciate his passion and his message to kids to kind of real­ ly pursue your dreams. Sometimes obstacles are presented and you think, how am I going to get around this. Obviously some times are harder than others. But it is possible if you really put your mind to it.” The PGA Junior Golf program at The Legacy kicked off its summer season at the start of June and the young golfers competed in their first event on Sunday, June 9. The Walters event is aimed at them, but is open to everyone in the community. The plan is for the Dennis Walters Show to tee off on hole number one for about an hour Wednesday. Walters was paralyzed from the hips down in a golf cart accident at the age of 24 in July of 1974. He won three New Jersey State Championships in high school, and went on to captain the North Texas University Men’s Golf Team to four Missouri Valley Conference titles. He placed 11th in the 1971 U.S. Amateur and worked to turn pro after college. His first attempt to earn his PGA Tour card at Q-School was unsuccessful. He found his way to •J- •i WTir; r 4 3. I fs J. aJr TTT. ♦ I I; t JT J g I. -'.4? f 1 ♦ ’S A •. 5 •-+ z ♦ c % V •« I A I I 4 • A I Hastings Community Diving Club head coach Todd Bates (from left) and divers Elise Miller, Lydia Slagel and Aubrey Yarger celebrate a successful performance attheAAU Red-White-Biue Nationals in Midland, Texas, the final weekend of May. I BRETT BREMER Sports Editor Hastings Community Diving Club member Elise Miller was just one place shy of earning a spot on the AAU international team headed to Rome, Italy, at the AAU Red-WhiteBlue National in Midland, Texas, the weekend of May 24-27. Miller had the top finish from among the three HCDC divers competing at the national tournament placing fourth in the Girls 16-17 Platform competition. She put together a score of 227.35 which was just 14 points shy of the third place diver in the competition. The whole field was well behind City of Midland diver Kenadie Helmboldt who put up an impressive total of 363.45 points to beat out her nearest competition in the division by 99 points. Miller had two top ten finishes on the weekend also placing tenth in the girls’ 16-17 3-meter contest. 1 FINAL FOUR Continued from Page 11 Hackett in the first inning and Kyler Higgins had a two-out RBI triple in the second inning. Basler went 4 1 /3 innings on the mound for Hackett. He was charged with one run on four hits and two walks. He struck out four. Brand took the loss allowing three runs in 1 2/3 innings. He gave up three hits and walked two while striking out one. In a quirk of MHSAA procedures, that regional championship trophy and medal presentation followed the quarterfinal match-up, with the dejected Fighting Irish forced to “celebrate” their regional championship immediately following their loss to die Lions. Coach Carpenter said his guys spent the time between the regional final and ±e quarterfinal, while Hackett was play­ ing its regional final, just watching and relaxing. “That is this group of kids,” coach Carpenter said, “It wasn’t enough that we won the regional. They wanted more and they weren’t content with ‘ we final- I I I I I I r I s r t J I ■“---- •« '-NA z**sJ .J .• »J u J tI. ■: < ♦ Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter gets a hug on the dugout steps from his daughter Keilyn Carpenter following his team's win over Hackett Catholic Prep in the MHSAA Division 4 State Quarterfinal at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) **r ly got that regional after 49 years.’ It is, ‘we’re one game away from the final four.’ That is who they are,” Regional Final Son of a baseball coach! They did it again. Hoefler walked with one out in the top of the eighth inning and promptly stole second base. A two-out intentional walk to Cam Carpenter put runners at first and second for the Lions. Teegen McDonald stepped up to the plate and hammered an 0-1 pitch to Centerfield for a double that scored Hoefler from second base. The extra-inning run put the Lions in front 5-4 over Adrian Lenawee Christian in the first MHSAA Division 4 Regional Final at Cornerstone University Saturday morning, and the Maple Valley varsity baseball team held on for its second straight come-from-behind, one-run victory of the postseason. Trailing 4-2, the Lions needed to score two times in the top of the seventh inning to stay alive against Lenawee Christian Cougars. The Lions’ seventh inning rally was capped off by more heroics from Shepard, who dropped down a bunt single with the bases, loaded to drive in the game-tying run. Hoefler led off the inning with a double, Jakeb McDonald singled, and Lenawee intentionally walked Cam Carpenter loading the bases. A ground ball by Teegen scored Hoefler from third to make it 4-3. Musser walked to load the bases again, and then Shepard delivered his RBI hit before Lenawee worked out of the jam. Hoefler was the winning pitcher. He tossed the final five innings in relief, allowing just one run. Jakeb McDonald started on the mound and was hit for three runs (one earned) in three innings. The Lions scored their first two runs with the help of a couple walks and a Cougar error in the top of the first. Jakeb had an RBI single to plate the second run. Lenawee Christian got one run back in the bottom of the first and then went in front with two in the third and one in the fourth. • Back door is open • Burlap, Quilt Cottons, Denim, Canvis, Toweling • 108>> Wide Quilt Backs f 4 Aubrey Yarger earned a medal for a sixth-place finish in the Girls 14-15 Platform competition while adding a seventh-place finish in the Girls 14-15 3-meter contest and a !3th-place finish in the Girls 14-15 I-meter contest. Lydia Slagel competed with fellow HCDC club member Yarger in two of those divisions. She placed tenth in the Girls 14-15 Platform and 11th in the Girls 14-15 1-meter. HCDC head coach Todd Bates said the trio of divers also were qualified for the USA Diving Zone C this month and the AAU Summer Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “We’ve had the busiest and most successful season yet with our National Club team,” Bates said. “It’s definitely one for the record books and we are excited for what the future holds for these incredible student athletes who brought home a lot of hardware.” t ‘Prayfor our nation QUESTIONS: ASK US... ilflkaM 218 E. State St., Hastings • 'I 945-96 OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am'-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 ani-3 pm // 1 •T •t* 'V s f I + I 4 •1 I * 1 J V■ I I 1 . TT ’ A Lw J . 'Bar­ N 4 • •? 4« I ' I a . A ' B ♦ I X ■■ i I* A t r 4 * f r’S. Jf 1 • <; i •t I < W*) 1 » 1 i• > I r- *T J/f. I . 'p 1 I -a I _*• r* h X .. Dennis Walters, host of the Dennis Walters Show and a World Golf Hall of Fame member who was paralyzed at the age of 24, comes to The Legacy at Hastings Wednesday, June 19, to host his show and offer instruction and inspiration to the PGA junior golfers and anyone else in the communitv that would like to attend. REGIONAL FINALS Continued from Page 11 (in the line-up). It doesn’t matter in our line-up who it is. These kids believe. They have worked so hard the last few weeks to get better at the plate. When it mattered, they did it, Jakeb McDonald started on the mound for the Lions Thursday and tossed three scoreless, hitless innings. He struck out three and walked one. Callan Hoefler came on to start the fourth in a move coach Carpenter said was made in part to make sure the Lions would have as many arms available as possible for Saturday. Concord’s Dustin Hamilton man­ aged a one-out single into center field in the top of the fourth, and Gavin Riske came through for tlie Yellow Jackets with a two-out double to deep left that scored Hamilton from first. Maple Valley answered right back in the bottom of the fourth. Hoefler knocked an infield single to the left side leading off the inning and moved to second quickly on a sacrifice bunt from Jakeb McDonald. Cam Carpenter delivered an RBI double into left center to tie the game. “They’re never out of it,” Carpenter said of his team coming from behind twice in the ballgame. “They so believe in each other. I have never k had a team this close in 20 years. They really love each other and they don’t care who did it. Andrew, a senior, does that. Callan [Hoefler] pitches. They don’t care who does it. The Lions had two on with two out in the bottom of the fifth, but Concord shortstop Levi Raymond made a tre­ mendous play to get his team out of the jam. He dove behind the bag at second to snag a ground ball and then dove again to the bag to put out the Lions’ Ayden Wilkes who was racing over from first. As luck would have it, Raymond led oft' the top of the sixth with a ground ball single that snuck through the right side of the Lions’ defense. He moved to second on a sacrifice bunt and then Carter Arbuckle drove him home with an RBI single that hopped through the left side of the Lion defense. Arbuckle went the distance on the mound for the Yellow Jackets. He allowed seven hits, struck out si.x and hit one batter. Cam Carpenter, who opened the bailgame at first base and then moved to catcher when the Lions made their switch on the mound at the start of the fourth, was 2-for-3 with the one RBI. He was the only guy on either team with more than one hit. Carson Milboum also had a hit in the bail­ game. ♦ • I, 4 I .0 % “ I f I •' • e, Z I •« I I u I I rv cs K � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-06-20.pdf 458d5d4331442c35711d4ab9b7896592 PDF Text Text fl. ' INSIDE r TODAY'S EDITION * I MAPLE VALLEY MAGIC RUNS OUT ff I K nH L ' 1 I G 77 I ' 1 St 11 ‘AMERICAN PICKERS’ FILMING IN MICHIGAN THIS SUMMER ANNUAL CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN DELTON PAGE 2 1 THE HASTINGS DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 25 www.Ha.stingsBanner.com ■ ! ' Thursday, June 20, 2024 $1.50 Hastings Fire Department staffing has neariy doubied since iast year < HUNTER MCLAREN M V •2 li The Hastings Fire Department is almost twice the size of what it was last year. Fire Chief Mark Jordan said HFD now has 19 paid firefighters on staff, with two of those working Alltime. The new hires make up a 90 percent increase in staffing at Ae department from August 2023, which was hovering around 10 members. Jordan said he began looking for more firefighters as soon as he became chief at Aat time. “One of my goals when I came on board was to increase the paid on-call staffing. That was something (City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale) really wanted me ( t xST/A- •\ I FIRE DEPT. < -1I • to work on,” he said. “So, we made some changes.” Jordan said Ae department has loosened several of its hiring criteria to widen its pool of potential mem­ bers. Firefighters can now live up to five miles from Ae station, up from Ae previously required three. Candidates must be 18 or older, down from the pre­ vious 21. Department members can also choose to be fire personnel or medical personnel, where previously Ae department only accepted those able to do both. The increased staffing has greatly increased the department’s availability, Jordan said. “Some people might think that’s way too many people, but not everybody can come to every call,” he Staff Writer V I i^^OKD Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan said the depart­ ment has grown to nearly double the size of what it was when he started last summer. (File photo) See FIRE DEPT, on 3 Construction starts on Hastings Area School System bond projects, more still to come County mulls action as spongy moth devours local forests (dJt JAYSON BUSSA < '• Editor L ", . 1 The county has enlisted ±e help of the Bany Conservation District to take action against the wildly invasive spongy moth, but Ae efforts will not do anything about this season’s epidemic. Residents throughout Bany County have complained about infestations of spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, as Ae cateipillars have ravaged entire swaths of forest, completely defoliating trees. The county has enlisted Ae help of Ae Bany Conservation District to take action against Ae wilAy mvasive spongy moth, but Ae efforts will not do anyAmg about this sea­ son’s epidemic. Residents throughout Bany County have complained about infestations of spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, as Ae caterpillars have ravaged entire swaths of forest, completely defoliating trees. “I get a lot of calls,” Ben Savoie, Astrict forester for Ae Bany Conservation District, told county commissioners during Tuesday HUNTER MCLAREN >a I Staff Writer J J ™TTni^i 1. 4 J f WiA school out for summer, construction is under­ way throughout Ae Hastings school Astrict. A significant number of Hastmgs Area School System construction projects started earlier this monA, many of Aem funded by Ae $17 million bond proposal passed by voters last August WiA students out of school buildmgs, Ae AsAct was able to start Ae first wave of projects outlmed m Ae pro­ pose. ’ While Acre is a staggering number of projects happenmg throughout Ae disAct this summer, Aere are still some more to come. Bond projects are expected to contmue until Ae summer of 2026, when Ae last items outlined in Ae proposal are scheduled to be complete. In addition to bond projects, Ae school is also utilizing its sinking fund to pay for a few addi­ tional projects along Ae way. While the school’s sinking fund isn’t robust enough to pay for some of Ae big-ticket items like Aose out­ lmed m a bond proposal, Aterim Superintendent and Superintendent of Operations Tim Berlm said it plays a critical role m maintainmg AsAct finances. Passed m 2015, Ae 10-year term of Ae millage supporting Ae disAct’s sinking fund is set to expire next year. 4 t, '4 c T- I - it ie r ILA * . rf > I* l« <*> . 1 I < , .n^ >> • I 1 4» .f ' aa J i.'' ••• * « A *> ! t J KK 4 r T ( V * - •• «• •te ■ T-’ 7 ( 1. s ff ► k . I •7-Wi h, l«r*4A ’t’' J M« *T*»'*t^ ,• "ft % 'fi‘ c V <1 k: /I I «Mil. i Lt’-S I L^dM^Au:^: <; A spongy moth caterpillar crawls on a branch of a large oak tree in Hastings Charter Township. The leaves surrounding it have been nibbled on by other caterpillars. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) See MOTH on 2 See CONSTRUCTION on 10 V Nashville stretch of Thornapple Trail paved with ARPA funds 5Sr 4^ MR iini • * 0 E Q V S Trail to pave, Ais particular mile-long portion in Nashville was a relative no-brainer for stakeholders. “When we first conceived the project, we wanted to look at the sections that are currently owned by Barry County and see what would be most impactAl to make improvements on and Aat’s why we chose that Nashville section because of the connections wiA the schools and within Ae community and the neighborhoods and commercial districts,” said Catherine Getty. She is treasurer for the Thomapple Trail Association and also a county commissioner. “That one was easy to rise to Ae top because it was absolutely the most impactAI for those residents.” Editor * A portion of the Paul Henry-Thomapple Trail ... that slices through the Village of Nashville is now freshly paved. The project, which is wrapping up this week, lev­ eraged American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the county. Over a million dollars were allocated to the two-pronged trails project, which will also pave a stretch of the trail near Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe assisting living care facility ftat extends behind Barry County Christian School. When it came to deciding which stretches of the county-owned portions of the Paul Henry-Thomapple VIIKVIMIII ^417111018 4 8 7 9 110 18 < z LAKE ODESSA FAIR UNDERWAY i i .V • 4^ ! 40: f '1 k >•' ■to taa toa to* .toa ■to ea 2 ^at sr >» a I 4 f tow «* r’ J / ..T 4 H BEGAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, ENDS SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Of Ar F s’s! to* tow ■to 4 to to ■to ] 1 4 1 > A '/ I w * •■ X V r I 4: r "V I 4 I * I J 1 k 1l T » A Ii *- ) 1 J 'I 1 £ * I f n v.. • •-7 MM a •k S'^ aL*w •«. I .( t r LL t- •• 3M < f* 9b. '«* sZ* • r .1 ' » ■ % £ .J &a Crews begin the paving process on the Paul HenryThornapple Trail in Nashville. (Photo provided) Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE toi^ > V ■ T 4 1 ■* I SUBSCRIBE ■to tow to p cfl 4< "I . C) aa aw aa aw w >w aw tow aa «w ■to «• ;l’f r 1! »• A PAGE 3 **• aa toa «a tow •w toa aw wa toa c * r^* See NASHVILLE on 3 I Z 5 e V t « to* «to» ■to ■to to* ■to .toa +“ rjev, ‘ y *' < r■ : I » JAYSON BUSSA i?- f * . ••5W1 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. VXITED S ’ l^ St. the l,» »- ’I 5 /;• th u 12 V h. J 4 » B 1 L031')‘»fi92 Il rt 1 A T*' . V ■.\ \< % : A' I OXE r ll 1 SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 M A r git f THE HASTINGS BANNER ■ — 1 ♦ • ♦ > ♦ ♦ I * .vM ■ r?! • A I .'< '. / / L 1 I 1’ t . �♦ 2 Thursdoy, June 20, 2024 Baltimore Township crash results in one fatality I THF HASTINGS BANNER banner staff An 84-year-old woman perished in an auto accident on Friday morning in Baltimore Township. The Barry County Sheriff’s Office released a state­ ment detailing the two-vchicle crash, which occurred al 11:39 a,m. on Friday. June 14 on IXmling Road, west of South M-37 Highway. The department reported the findings of a preliminary investigation as it continues to look into the matter. The annual Barry County BrewFest is reluming to Delton this year. Organized by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development for eight years now, BrewFest is a craft beer festival that rotates around the coun­ ty each year. Last year, the festival was held in Middleville. This year, the chamber announced that the festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Delton. A tent that will serve as ground zero for the event will be set up at 155 E. Orchard Street. attempted to pass all of the slower-moving vehicles and collided with the Buick as it turned left. Both vehicles went into a ditch following the collision. A 60-year-old woman from Middleville was behind the wheel of the Buick and was taken to the hospital with non-Iife-threatening injuries. However, her pas­ senger, an 84-year-old woman from Middleville, was also transported to the hospital where she died of her injuries. III Authorities had not released names at the time of publication, A 19-year-o!d female from Delton was behind the wheel of the Maverick and she was transporting one I passenger. They were both uninjured in the accident. The Banner reached out to Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt asking if any criminal charges had been filed as a result of the accident Pratt said that the accident was still under investigation. The Hastings Fire Department, Mercy EMS and Life Care EMS responded to the accident. New four-way stop being installed in Hastings banner staff The Hastings City Police Department announced this week that crews will be installing a four-way stop at an intersection in the downtown area. The department announced that stop signs would be going in at East/West Center Street and South Jefferson Street today, creating a four-way stop. Before the four-way stop was installed, only drivers along South Jefferson Street were required to stop while traffic on , Center Street did not. “Due to limited visibility at this intersec­ tion, drivers will not be required to stop on Center Street also, making this a four-way stop,” the department said in an announce­ ment. “Please remain alert while driving through this area as it may take some getting used to,” the department cautioned. •J morning’s Committee of the Whole meeting. “This has been a trend for the past three to five years and this is kind of the peak that we have seen. This is definitely the most calls and the most damage we’ve seen.” Unfortunately for residents who are tired of contending with bare trees, unsightly caterpillars and caterpillar feces raining down on their properties, the time has passed for most forms of treatment. However, county commissioners and the Bany Conservation District did agree to conduct a survey in the fall to determine whe±er this pest will be an issue next year, and if so, the information could help both townships and the county determine how to move forward. The committee of the whole recommended that the board of commissioners qiprove the allocation of $15,000 from the county’s general fund to allow the Bany Conservation District to conduct the survey, likely in October. Savoie said that the survey would take approximately one month and would study both old and new egg masses to detemiine if the spongy moth population would contin­ ue to grow or if it might naturally collapse, as it normally does in its yeais-long cycle. y > .J ' 4 w' 1 w ■ 1 U**- ft || I, I T 5^' MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New consiruclion, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 License ^8110376 (k Insured .irtflOPr ,,nj3t\ 5^ » !• a I I* I ! I ■ *>^**^>^ ■ i r Hundreds of attendees wander around last year’s BrewFest, which was held in Middleville. This year's installment is slated for Aug. 10 in downtown Delton. (File photo by i Brett Bremer) S’”* City to repave portion of East State Street next year, holding open house for Green Street changes is an 1 HUNTER MCLAREN some repair.” Staff Writer The grant is awarded for road or transit projects every other year to municipalities that have a population that falls Two Hastings street projects are on the schedule for 2025. between 5,000 and 50,000 and requires a 20 percent match. An East State Street project slated for 2025 will involve The funds are shared between the City of Hastings, Barry removing and replacing existing pavement from Clinton County Road Commission and Barry County Transit. The to Grand Street. Curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps and funds were last awarded in 2023, which the city used for a sidewalks will also be replaced as needed. City council similar but slightly smaller repaving project on West State members approved a design engineering bid ftom Moore & Road. Bruggink, Inc. for $38,000. The East State Street project will be occurring around the Bids for construction engineering will be accqjted by same time as a major project planned the city at a later date, with Moore & £ £ There’s only a on Green and Maiket Street Scheduled Bruggink estimating a cost of approx­ for April 2025,4,0(X) feet of water lines imately $54,000 for four to five weeks handful of roads that will be replaced as part of the city’s of construction in April and May of meet the criteria (for effort to meet standards set forth by the 2025. state requiring municipalities to elimi­ The project is budgeted for the an MOOT grant). They nate lead water lines. The project will next fiscal year through the city’s have to be major roads see major work done on (keen Street major streets fund. The project will also utilize funds from die Michigan from Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway and they have to be in Street and on Market Street from Department of Transportation Small the urban area, which Urban Grant Project, which will pro­ Green Street to West State Street vide $385,000 in federal funds for the In addition to water system improve­ would be the City of project in addition to the city’s $96,000 ments, the affected roads will be Hastings. 7 7 contribution. repaved once crews have completed —Travis Tate Travis Tate, Hastings director of the utility work. The city is also con­ Director of ofPublic Services, public services, said the segment of sidering installing several pedestrian City of Hastings East State Street to be repaved was features as the roads are reconstructed. chosen because of its poor condition Bike lanes will be marked on ±e road, and the city is considering adding a mini-roundabout to the and heavy use by semi-trucks. The stretch of road is also one of only a few that fall into the grant’s narrow criteria, he Green and Market Street intersection to improve traffic flow. said. An infonnational open house will be held from 6:30 p.m. “There’s only a handful of roads that meet the criteria. to 8 p.m. tonight, June 20, in Leason-Shaipe Hall at the They have to be major roads and they have to be in the Bany Community Enrichment Center. Both city officials urban area, which would be the City of Hastings,” he said. and representatives of engineering firm Moore & Bruggink “We look at what major roads are being used that need will be present to discuss the project. Barry Conservation District staff members will conduct these studies on privately owned land throughout the county and deliver all municipalities and the county with a comprehensive report. “Our proposal is for the District to do a survey in the fall, at the peak egg-laying period of time, so we know as much as possible what is out there,” said Jamie Lewis Hedges, executive director of the Bany Conservation District. “We would go document where we see egg masses, where we see non-target species... .This would provide you informa­ tion about when and where to treat, when and where not to treat and increase the information with which the public and public administration can respond in an environmen­ tally safer and cost-effective way. While the upcoming survey will help municipalities to know how to effectively manage this problem, it may not be music to the ears of county residents whose properties have become overrun with this pest this spring and summer. Hedges and Savoie presented satellite imagery from the USDA Forest Service’s Environmental Threat Assessment Center. The images show areas of highly concentrated infestations that have devoured forest canopies. These I M > cliS« 1^ ' »:i ' 5ntJS ts***^. >» SlVf 'seds?^ ' %’ S,-iiD» « »* M«di:35«3 g 22 'it' wr. t f I f *9^ flisnm£ )»■ I I 11^ Rl- ??> Csiwc^f^' * '1 3. niep3^^pitioDof^\W ■f ozOsorBiyoearsniont^ fi^aikyifHPostS^WiAittiliay.j: sales » sffliialh jab oobj Street : I 1 ■'iM fe Mi ly CiisMsUDftojilecjegjijj '^/i^WeM.Aparte ^WjascMoftrailtliatHii Continued from Page 1 r w 1 MOTH I BrewFest will feature beverages beer, wine, hard cider, and mead — from 35 different Michigan brewerie.s. The festival will also feature food tn addition to live music from local band SilentBark. Pre-sale tickets arc going for $30, a price that will go up by $ 10 for those who opt to purchase tickets at the gate the day of the event. Admission includes a com­ memorative tasting glass and seven tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available to purchase. The chamber also has sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit mibarry.com/brewfest. BANNER STAFF A line of vehicles was traveling east on Dowling Road when the lead vehicle, which was pulling a trailer, slowed to turn right into a driveway. A vehicle traveling behind the trailer, a black Buick, also went to turn left into a different driveway, this one for a nearby gravel pit. While these two vehicles were making their turns, a Ford Maverick at the end of the line of vehicles I I Annual craft beer festival to be held in Delton t I A .r v/wv/HasfingsBonnercom •ssaoxata 7 JI \b **’*^**» xv* ? I - V « A »r r I* riA i Wi« 4 1^ \ k V 13 i ** u.* ■j 1 1 K f I lO ifi ■5; n te Hrzrt L« I .3 ” * e « j «« 1 ft Many trees both in and around Barry County have been ravaged by spongy moth caterpillars, which are capable of completely defoliating healthy, fullgrown trees. ImII . T.. 4 $8.5 million for applications to all of the county’s forests. The survey will provide some guidance to townships and the county to determine if they want to go that route in the coming year. These applications need to be made in the spring in order to make a difference. Bany County has seen large-scale applications of this nature in the 90s and early 2000s. County Administrator Michael Brown outlined the cumbersome process of asking homeowners if they are interested, creating spray blocks, getting estimates, bringing those estimates back to the resi­ residents and allowing residents to opt out if they want. Residents can take matters into their own hands by applying the pesticide BTK on their own, but it has to be applied to the entire canopy of the trees before spongy moth cater­ pillars hatch. Homeowners can wrap their trees in burlap to capture and destroy the caterpillars and they can also seek out and scrap away egg masses during the fell and winter. AH of these are, for most land owners, difficult and ^uire an investment of time and money so many folks have been asking about doing aerial spraying by the county or a township,” Hedges said. “Our advice is we really need additional data before spraying.” areas were prevalent in areas such as the Bany State Game and Gun Lake areas. Many residents who don’t necessarily live in forested areas have seen their trees — primarily oak trees affected, as well. Commissioner Bob Teunessen commented that he has lived in the area his entire life and had never seen such damage from this pest. “To be clear, healthy trees can survive the outbreak and, in fact, the (environmental threat assessment center) sees in the year-over-year satellite imagery that forest bands that have gone through it have shown some resilience ^d adaptable response going into the next year. But, that doesn’t help trees that are not healthy. Residents have inquired about township- or county-wide application of pesticides to kill off the spongy moth. 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LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. e H ■ t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ / I i I <5 * t * Ci ♦ ♦ I N Sts’ I * G* s f B 'A �I f. I V ^'^'^ww.HastingsBanner.com V S'aS f I '5 VI / 'Vs II ' ir' f. the HASTINGS BANKER Delton Kellogg Schools taps acting principal to fill role permanently KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT I " I s I I i ; I I I ' t A I V asl * * *1•sb % •» I s to. ss. % I ks V ‘•St! lb X I w*. T.TM r - ‘ 55 T ’V»l • r * ’A/t -'t «« 'is J****** feiifian jMg « = Ml | tt *. -'3 ‘ * a Contributing Writer I i in new role. I’m going to miss working eveiy day with student-athletes in that * . -taklite **?’*wZi I ' 4 After stepping in as Delton Kellogg’s acting high school principal while keeping his role as guidance counselor, Jim Hogoboom will now slip into the role of principal thanks to the approval from the board of education. Hogoboom has over a three-decade career working in the district. Pm excited about this new role and look forward to helping our district continue our legacy of being a caring and compassionate place for kids and helping them find success on whatever path they choose,” Hogoboom told the Banner. “I feel a deep connection to this community and quickly fell in love with this place when I got here.” Hogeboom stepped in as principal this year when then-principal Nick Damico was chosen to serve as the dis­ trict’s interim superintendent. Damico would later go on to land the super­ intendent job at the Hastings Area School System. Hogoboom joined Delton in 1991 as a middle school health teacher and boy’s varsity basketball coach. He spent the previous five years at Comstock Alternative High School with students from Comstock, Galesburg and Parchment. He taught physical education and health for one year at Parchment, where he grew up and graduated from high school. “After 10 years at our middle school, I moved to the DK elementary after school had started when the counsel­ or at that time moved,” Hogoboom explained. For the past decade, Hogoboom has been the guidance counselor for DK High School. “My Delton career of 32 years has been divided into thirds through all three buildings,” Hogoboom explained. “Since coming to Delton, I have coached either three or four sports every year, and that will be the hardest part for me to adjust to in my I f I r B ? J J TZ I k A R Jim Hogoboom was named principal at Delton Kellogg High School thanks to the Delton Board of Education approval during Monday’s meeting. Police responded to a report of a loose horse around 6:30 a.m. on June 12 near South M-66 Highway and Butler Road near Nashville. When officers arrived, they spoke with a 32-year-old Battle Creek woman who said she had seen the horse on Butler Road before it ran north bound on M-66. Upon further searching, police made contact with an Amish woman who had contained the horse in a stable on her property. The woman told police the horse was fine to stay there until the owners could be found. Police reported the situation and location of the horse to Barry County Central Dispatch. Police search for lost hog Police responded to a report of a loose pig around noon on June 2 near the intersection of Woodlawn and Barber Road in Hastings. When police arrived on the scene, they were unable to locate the man. The owner of the hog, a 58-year-old Hastings man, called police soon after and told them the animal was safely back on his property on the 700 block of Woodlawn Ave. FIRE DEPT. Continued from Page 1 (Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright) capacity.” Damico said Hogoboom is an excel­ lent choice for moving DKHS forward. “He has served as a school counsel­ or and coach at every level,” Damico told the Banner. “He is well versed in preparing students for life after high school.” “We moved our two girls here from a nearby district, and they both had ‘ amazing experiences and are well-es­ tablished in their chosen careers,” Hogoboom said. “Delton prepared them very well and I have complete confidence that we are continuing to do that for our DK graduates.” BOE President Jon Osborne agreed with Damico that Hogoboom has what it takes to become the principal at Delton Kellogg High School. Before the roll-call vote. Trustee I I said. “The more people we have, the more people we can send out.” Jordan said the department is now close to fully staffed and is looking for just a few more mem­ bers. Those interested in working at HFD can find applications on the City of Hastings website or at the department. Anyone interested is welcome to stop by and ask I Man turns in license plate found on the road A 63-year-old Freeport man came to the Barry County Sheriff's Office around 2 p.m. on June 4 with a license plate. The man said he had found the plate near the intersection of M-37 Highway and Heath Road. Police ran the plate number and found it belonged to a 21-yearold Hastings man residing on the 700 block of East Lincoln Street. Police visited the address and returned the plate to the driver, who was unaware that it had fallen off his vehicle. — Compiled by Hunter McLaren questions, Jordan said. “The people are out there. The amount of volunteers is not like it used to be. People were lined up before,” Jordan said. “Now, you have to get the right people who want to do it. We’re still looking for a couple more people. We offer paid training and offer all the equipment to do their job safely.” The paved portion of the Nashville trail starts at M-66 near the Thomapple vhnd Caebirtfai of 91^ bl snakes through neighborhoods before LLMlltl t eventually ending on Reed Street near Carl’s Market, Mill Pond Recreation B'^tepresessteihefn^ J I srotj not very accessible, especially to those with mobility issues. The lack of ADA rcompliance made paving the section ■ ‘ all the more important. ■ “All the people I’ve talked to and this includes myself thinks it’s I wa^2fW> i«n’» 9 « w awesome that it is paved,” said Mike Kenyon, president of the Village of 1 i h I Nashville. “It wasn’t awful the way it J ; was, but this makes it nicer to walk. I ! wish we could have our brothers and > dse M sisters in Eaton County continue it on past the high school and connect it with the paved trail in Vermontville.” The trail continues on the other side of Reed Street, which is under I I I the jurisdiction of the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department. This portion is not paved, but officials in Barry County hope that Eaton County will get around to it, which would effectively connect it to the paved r » I K6> I portion that continues on through Vermontville. “People were using it and my thoughts are that it is going to really increase the foot traffic back on either side of (M-)66,” Kenyon said. The Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail ' . - I • - Ac <•’ i t . I . H I P 4\ ' ft 1 I by Jayson Bussa) 4 Ll S .*74±* This is a look at a newly-paved stretch of the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail next to the Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260 & Auxiliary in Nashville (Photo I 11 ’ "1 L -I I ll '. *• FOCUS a patchwork of trails owned by a vari­ ety of entities, including the Village of Middleville, City of Hastings, Barry County and Thomapple Township. In order to extend the trail from Nashville to the riverwalk in Hastings, five proposed or planned stretches of trails would need to come to fruition. “Trail work is the long game,” Getty said. “But it is totally worth it. There is not a tremendous amount of money out there and so it is expensive so that’s why I’m so appreciative of the county’s support of this project — it was unanimous and everyone was in support of it.” GARAGE SALE BUSINESS SERVICES THE BEST GARAGE SALE: Satur­ day, June 22, 2024. 8am-3pm. 816 E. Grant St, Hastings. Everything baby and toddler (15+ bins of clean clothes). 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The trail is being constructed primarily Currently, the trail system consists of r L Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones ndrew Cove, AAMS® CFP ® does not yet extend through Barry County. However, the vision is to cre­ on, or near, a former railroad corridor, but cannot follow the route exactly because some of the land has since fallen into private ownership. - . V I I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 tJ I fs ♦1 Bl.... CLASSIFIEDS 1 X ( •wra-'ac i Financial i5.<. r « Valley VFW Post 8260 & Auxiliary. It 1«HJ IK k “ • Continued from Page 1 htt 20, in LeasahSB^rii^ii r .1 I * NASHVILLE Area and Nashville Park Apartments. This was a stretch of trail that was M* •l POLICE BEAT Neighbor corrals, hangs onto loose horse for owner Jessica Brandli expressed concern about newly-selected superintendent Jeremy Wright mentoring Hogoboom in the principal’s position while he learns his new job as superintendent. Trustee Kelli Maritn and Secretary Sam Munsell agreed with Brandli. Wright has been the principal of Plainwell High School for 14 and a half years. He will start his new position as superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools on July 1. Brandli asked the board to pause on the decision for a little while. However, BOE president Jon Osborne said it was time to appoint a principal and moved on to a roll call vote. With . four ‘yes’ votes, Hogoboom received approval from the BOE. During open comments, Wright spoke to the board.” I appreciate the board’s concern with mentoring the principal on his job, but we’ll get through it one day at a time. I’m look­ ing forward to it,” Wright said. , A BklnsvinienblafeK oitiEcrE taeadtfeiganiinHan^rj < ^“^^SMiaaseoaibE^ r -^ifeamlcpaihoiBei^^ II wwTorE^ian * ... „ 3 L 1 fee t sj f I I * e Fi^r^Sixj^ . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- r I Thursday, June 20, 2024 By the time you reach re­ tirement age, you may have rangements and forget about them. Changes in your life accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment ac­ and among your loved ones — counts, along with insurance policies and physical proper­ ties. You’ll use some of these new children and more - assets to support your retire­ ment, but the rest may end up in your estate — which is why an estate plan is so important. So, to leave a legacy for deaths, divorce, remarriage, may result in the need for you to update your estate plans, so it’s a good idea to review them periodically. • Not updating beneficia­ meal. Consequently, while you might just want to pick a close family member as exec­ utor, you need to be sure this person is competent, good with details and won’t be overwhelmed by the financial and legal issues involved in settling an estate. If your ini­ tial choice doesn’t have these skills, you may need to find a ries - Similar to updating your will to reflect changes in your life and family situation, responsible person outside the family. you may also need to update Finally, here’s one more you need a comprehensive the beneficiaries listed on your mistake: going it alone. Estate estate plan — and you need to avoid making mistakes. Here financial accounts and insur­ ance policies. These designa­ tions carry a lot of weight and planning is not a do-it-your­ your family and those philan­ thropic groups you support, are some of the most common ones: • Procrastinating - Estate planning, and its implications about our mortality, may not be a pleasant topic to think about. Yet, putting off your estate plans can be risky. If you were to pass away or be­ come incapacitated without can even supersede instruc­ tions in your will, so you’ll need to majee sure they are current and accurate. • Not properly titling as­ sets in a trust - Depending on your situation, you may ben­ efit from establishing a living trust, which may allow your doing any estate planning, estate to avoid the time-con­ the results could be costly for your loved ones. One possible suming and expensive process of probate. A living trust also consequence: If you haven’t helps give you control over at least created a basic, simple will, the courts could decide how to divide and distribute how, and when, you want your assets distributed. However, you need to retitle your assets in the name of the trust for the your assets, and they may do so in a way you wouldn’t want. • Not updating wills and other documents - Drafting a will and other legal docu­ trust to be effective. • Not choosing the right ex­ ecutor - An executor carries out your wishes based on the instructions you’ve given in ments, such as a living trust, is an important step in your your will or trust documents. you shouldn’t just create these ar- duties is not as simple as, say, following a recipe for a basic estate planning. But But fulfilling an executor’s 4 I self activity. To help ensure your estate plan addresses all the issues involved, you’ll need to work with a legal ad­ visor, and possibly your tax and financial professionals, loo. Devoting the necessary time and effort can help you avoid many of the mistakes that threaten the effective­ ness of estate plans - and the fewer mistakes you make, the better off your beneficiaries can be. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Einancial Advisor. Edward Jones, SIPC Member fdivard Jones, its employ. ees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax flrfviior regardi’ng your situa- non. f J * ♦ ♦ * 7c '■'-Mi f ) ,1 I I �e. J •> k z4 4 e w ♦ «t I f/ -I*' / .• * n z 9 ’5 44l I X-’’ 9 44 a J ■i < ■'' f* 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 20, 2024 ,________________________ ____ ______ 1 r/' Commissioner, volunteer named Hometown Hero by TAtimore healthfully, to increase The Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation has named Barry County Commissioner and longtime Middleville community volunteer Catherine Getty as its 2024 Hometown Hero. TAEF made the announcement on Tuesday, after receiving nominations from the Middleville and Thomapple Kellogg community “for an outstand­ ing individual who exemplifies excel­ lence, integrity and commitment.” Getty will be honored at the TAEF’s Hometown Hero dinner Oct. 3 at the Barry Community Foundation. Throughout the past 25 years, Getty has been involved in a wide variety of causes in the Middleville area and Barry County — sometimes as part of a job, but more often as a volunteer. She is passionate about expanding opportunities for residents and visitors to our area to be active and healthy. Getty credits both of her parents for inspiring her to give back to the community. Her father, Bill Getty, was active in Middleville planning and zoning, and was involved in the beginning of the village’s Downtown Development Authority. When Bill Getty passed away. Catherine was asked to lifespan and improve quality take his place on the new­ of life. ly-formed DDA, and she Getty has been on the Ji remained part of the organi­ board or served as executive • i zation for 10 years. As part director of the Thomapple of that group, Catherine was I T Area Parks and Recreation involved in working to bring Commission for more than people back to downtown Catherine Getty 20 years, dating back to when Middleville and in planning her sons were very young the redesign of the downtown and playing ball. She was streetscape and sidewalks. instrumental in starting the TAPRC She says that her favorite aspect of used equipment sale with Emily Dock. being involved with the DDA was get­ She also worked to develop the charity ting the Riverbank Music Series going shed along with Aaron Czarnecki as his and running it. She was the person in Eagle Scout project. In addition, she charge of choosing the bands, and she helped organize several Heritage Days loved bringing her sons to the Friday events that were sponsored by TAPRC, night concerts. including 5k and 10k runs and Paddle Getty was a volunteer with Barry for Parks. County Blue Zones for many years. Getty continues to volunteer for Her initial.work with Blue Zones many organizations in our area. She is involved work on the Barry County a member of the Yankee Springs Park master trail plan, helping to create a Committee, serves on the board of the countywide vision for trail develop­ Barry County United Way, and is on ment. Getty’s volunteer work with the Pennock Foundation Board. the organization led to her current As a Barry County Commissioner, paid position as the executive director Getty works on several committees of Barry County Blue Zones, which and boards as well, including the Solid strives to help people develop strat­ Waste Oversight Committee and the egies for lifestyle choices, such as Barry County Health Board. She also incorporating more walking or eating i r / * I 1 't J r- r9 * a J ' ✓9 r/ / ' . * I* 99 t'.sd • I »» c 4 9 Jr. r // if • 4 t i rt ft- t ■ >* b /< J t 5 9 r » -K f f serves serves on on in 2003. , ♦ J Two of the things Getty is most proud of are helping secure the Michigan Department of Natural Resourees grant to purchase an additional two miles of rail trail north of Middleville, and the Middleville Bark Park a large dog park near Lee ElemenUry School with small and large dog areas. A dream Getty still hopes will come to Middleville is the addition of the Sheridan Community Park on the vil­ lage’s east side. TAPRC collaborated with the public to plan a community park with large playgrounds, pickleball and basketball courts, as well as four new baseball fields. Getty has chosen the Barry County Parks Fund to receive donations in her honor. This fund helps support the needs and operations of parks across Barry County. Donations in Catherine’s name may be mailed or dropped off to: Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058. Please be sure to indicate the name of the fund on your check. Donations can also be made online at. barrycf.org/ funds/barry-county-parks-fund/. I J ,'Z the ine Barry oduj- County Board, where she began as a volunteer « A 9 V..Y-. f TACC —T > if / v/v/w.Has»ingsBanner.com 7^ // f / / 9 I z* A 9 V «• ! » ** * ’-. « » /V” 4 ' > ''f •f ior »• z ■p k J 4 9- 9^ 9 Z 9/ I I t /i * 4 9 re' 4 Z A» * r .X '4 >■ . 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K « DAVID MILLER ..-i I Occasionally, David will use his skills to reunite modern-day descendants with the belongings of their long-de­ a, ceased ancestors. w MT^ His wife Gail said he works to find living relatives of those depicted in old photos found at antique stores and is often successful. \ She recounted one instance when the I: two found a Grand 5»-«• % ^0^'1 Rapids bank led­ B’. • ger from the early i 20th century, which David was able to return to the family whose finances were tracked in the book. “I’m so proud of him for that. It doesn’t take him any time at all,” Gail said. “He found those bank people in 30 minutes.” Although the Millers moved to Texas in the ’70s, they still spend a lot of time in Hastings. They’ve been weekly readers of the Hastings Banner through the years, keeping up with their old neighbors and classmates by reading marriage and birth announcements. Dave said the two still listen to Dave McIntyre on WBCH daily, some­ thing they’ve done since junior high. They’ve visited nearly every year in August for Summerfest, with plans to be in town again later this summer. For the last several years, David has been sharing his Hastings history Hastings native David Miller has a lot of history in the town. Both his father and his grandfather worked for Miller Real Estate (no relation to founder George Miller). He graduated from Hastings High School in 1968, marrying his wife Gail Miller (maiden name Wachter) who grad­ uated from Hastings in 1969. After David graduated from Michigan State University in 1974, he and his wife moved to Texas, where they’ve mostly stayed since. Much of the history that he has in Hastings isn’t his own. David has been collecting and sharing historical infor­ mation about Hastings for many years, documenting who used to live where and what businesses were around on what blocks. David said his love of history started with his mother, who had done extensive work cataloging his family’s ancestry. “My mother Ruth kind of instilled a love of history in me. She did our fam­ ily genealogy starting around 1960,” he said. “She had to do it all on paper, visiting gravestones and things. When she handed it to me at her passing, it was all in notebooks and stuff To make heads and tails of it, I added it to my computer.” David kept adding to his family’s genealogy findings and started looking into the ancestry of other families. With the advent of the internet and online genealogy tools, searching for histori­ cal information has never been easier. “Instead of running to libraries throughout the country, I can do it all on the computer,” David said. “I’ve done genealogies for at least a dozen people. I can work out the genealogy for about 100 years in an hour or so.” *”- I ■ r [' ‘IVr. H' I - It 1 J 1 f, 1 i ♦• I * 0 k' J 9^ 9^. . -z * f. ^5» 1 kiv jfc. A- surrounding them everyday, perhaps they’d try that much harder to preserve it, he said. “People 60 and over have a wealth of information about Hastings and how it has changed. That’s sort of my purpose behind making entries on Hastings History,” he said. “(To show) ±e dis­ appearing landscape of Hastings.” For preserving his hometown’s his­ tory and sharing it with the rest of us, David Miller is this week’s Bright Light. Favorite historic period: I guess I’d say the 1950s or 1960s. Pre-Vietnam. The 50s were pretty wonderful. Greatest thing about Barry County: Living in Texas, I know we’ve been down here a while, but one! thing that has always impressed me is the trees and the 300-pIus lakes. Down here, we’ve got about four lakes and they’re all reservoirs. Building I miss the most: The old fire bam on the (northeast) comer of Broadway and State Street. It was so ...I don’t know how to describe it. It was so regal. The way they would call the volunteer firemen, there were these big blasts from the alarm on the build­ ing. It’d tell you what ward of the city the fire was in, either by one or two blasts. It was loud. It was almost as tall as the court building. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone yvho should be featured because of volun­ teer work, fun-loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Highway', Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. >• 9^1. ,4* - 4* 4^. online. As a regular contributor to the Hastings History Facebook page, David has been sharing photos, fa stories and histor­ ical information about various sites throughout town. Although he will often share pho­ tos of buildings that have been I long gone, he just as often shares information about buildings ±at are V still occupied in Hastings today. Often, the history of these buildings are intertwined wi± the history of longstanding families ±at still live in the area. He said he’ll regularly look through phone books to contact the most recent occupants and share what he’s found out directly. It might seem like a lot of work, but to David, it’s important work. “You’re never going to not have his­ tory,” he said. “It’s always being added to. Even today.” It pains David to see an old building tom down, although he admits it’s sometimes unavoidable. With each building demolished, his work to share the town’s history only becomes more important. David said he hopes to share his love of history wifri others by sharing more about how Hastings came to be what it is today. If people knew more about the weal± of history •v* •*r If « 9^ ♦ • 0^' CCf' rr^" *AA Tne eKi ft 4 , J’'’ « * •ZI <• < ‘-'‘A oftheor^^*^ ^ccres-'-, areas; ilWc'? 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I 1 ! k .1 e >« > 1 ‘•v 4 f 1%; The skies above Battle Creek have been dotted with hot air balloons the past several days during the annual Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. Heat indexes hovering around 100 degrees made for some steamy viewing. Hastings area residents Monday evening could sit in their comparatively cooler yards and focus on a single balloon as it floated east­ ward in a cloudless sky. (Editor’s note: This year’s Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival is July 3-7.) I I 5SS Welcome to s< Hiv H?-,. WL . ’^.^4 [ ♦ • ( A Hastings hosted several prehistoric visitors last week. Dino wranglers and puppeteers came to the Hastings Public Library on Wednesday afternoon from Indiana-based company Feller Express. Kids in attendance learned about the Cretaceous-era critters and even had the chance to pet them and have their photos taken. Pictured here is larger-than-life-sized velociraptor Roxy, with her handlers attributing her large stature to her being part Utahraptor. Hastings Public Library is hosting variety of events for all ages throughout the summer, with Its summer reading program running until Aug. 17. PHOTO: dys-dinos.jpg 1 I I JURASSIC LIBRARY '« I i .'iS ^‘5 Liti — BANNER JULY 5, 2018 r. Sis •«a t. er H. 4 I* HOT AIR IN A HEAT WAVE l^. r# I 5* •' *2 t 4 Jd 9 I IB > I ** 4 <*« -I I r i r* I » 1 4- 9 * ****1 c I t/ u * Bww •« ft' X I 4 An «» t f T «-• (> if r **• • r* r» i r » ( fr '< I- « aS I ' • 'k •4. M- ioBlBCMril *• • a» £i y A* - s r . «» I I ■ 'C -9 X.. 4*' ft ri^ttiuiii X. f 1 * 5 ' •" I f I »*“ K z * f «'• J I '4V 4 » • , 'U' < **''n % I r. I' * < > f « (. ’ -4 -W U 1 f I ”1 4' *' 411* * 4 * ks t . • «A » ••••• •* * . 'rs ^».4» • • b« xp:c' iA J - » a4 M-'*n 4 J k ?'? ■b •* * • ft T I I • ** • r s •■ 'rS I f ,V‘» •CJ , J DID YOU SEE? 5* i -.ft • -T' T 'A . J / I i > *• -.ft .1^ -*r- « JS2 •S' z* 9 >a f • *'4 * *»• vi«' Mb « - T- > < x^ IT7 X •A w * -4 - # i : 9^ •i 1 I •W ’ *« DO YOU REMEMBER? »** c liesa^'' by-te*s. 4 . •• :r'-r'-- « ' 1 J I ? I I f �Ok I i.."* Ik 11 1 I * J, b • K. % S’18s'' ftu ';^2^.HastingsBanner. com __ b THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 5 Thursday, June 20, 2024 p, k J i. SUBMIT A LETTER LEHERS FROM OUR READERS TO THE BANNER JL, AS THE NAME IMPLIES, LETTERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EDITOR, NOT TO ANY SPECIFIC OR BROAD AUDIENCE, k^F The Republican Party will no ®nger take a back seat I Aw % Ik. Fm h * i?” iSs s Judins ti, ^*Mani I ri F » iDftUBgjQQ Sia of a •JI I I •’•'J I^l w - iioiars cicaut Jim Gratesi thing liwDt Barn' CflMlTiLnTDgiDTealJam ’ive been down ba while, but one ifethatliaiab^irnpresiediKis fetreesandibeJIl^luilahDoBjtat me got abb lakes and ‘ fefeaS ISIS ^occpedia asasLuip M ( 1 f • resem®. BniWiig 1 miss tie most; Ik old &eboQtlie(D(irta)m BiWr and Sw Street h’asso ..Jita'iloKwlMifftotfescribeiJi of n. * > aciaiindaeTsflih'Wt xrM'si ST! w ti)evotata.[fiereH'eretli« tsettofroiiiiiKalmoDtheW I Hl J »ZX J bias, hi WhJsataosi«' •» *r a,'K((Utl«iW J' •’i-- .•X. > I - 1 Xk u SiiM •a"*-' k r 3.’- *> w 5!i 9 r 9( vflsassSt * bl»t * 'T^f • •• < fT 'V 1^. ■> I L‘ iT' Editor; The disenfranchisement of the conservative voter in today’s world is perhaps the "elephant" in the room that the mainstream media is ignor­ ing. What I’ve discovered during my ^rne in the realm of politics is they don't want people to talk about this because, if it is discovered, then they are exposed and they know their time is limited. First and foremost, the under­ standing of what it means to be a real Republican in the first place has become completely lost to most people. Come election time, people in the U.S. traditionally vote between Republicans and Democrats with the occasional third-party candidate, making the two parties the only real option most of the time. Due to this the majority of people call them­ selves either a Republican or Demo­ crat simply based on how they lean with their votes and policies. However, there is a major differ­ ence between how you vote and identify compared to actually being a part of a membered political organi­ zation. The reason why it’s important to understand this is that those who decide to run for political office now have the illusion that they are auto­ matically affiliated and a member of the party. However, the political par­ ties are member organizations with by-laws, paid memberships, mission statements, elections and executive committee boards that run them. The main function of the parties is to elect their good-standing members who share the vision and principles of the organization to political office. Now comes the complicated part, at least in Michigan. Anyone in the public can file to run for political office as a Republican and have absolutely no affiliation with the Re­ publican Party. As the chair of the Barry County Republican Party, it's ‘ extremely disheartening to see the nefarious actions of these political opportunists taking advantage of the hard work of those who are tirelessly working to build an organization that • functions with integrity. For years, good people have shown up behind the scenes and put the work in to build something to only have it de­ filed by those who are self-serving opportunists. To be a real Republican one would think that they would be a member of the party. That they would show up and take part in any aspect of the or­ ganization. However, I think the most outrageous and offensive thing they do is manipulate the trust of the pub­ lic by saying that they are something that they are not. Even the conserva­ tive-minded candidates often file to run as Republicans, and at no point do they reach out to the organization or ask for support from the party they are claiming to represent. Most of the time it’s because the ideals and principles of our platform are odious in nature to their own and they are only using the Republican name to win their respective election. In Barry County specifically not a single Dem­ ocrat is elected to office on a county or state level, so people know that if they want to win they have to file as a Republican. When the general public goes to vote, and they vote for a Republican they have an expectation that they are actually voting for a real Repub­ lican. And later on, down the road when they see these so-called "Re­ publicans" enacting policies contrary to the Republican platform they feel betrayed, lose hope, and see no difference between the parties which in turn disenfranchises conservative voters from the Republican Party. The only answer is that the Repub­ lican Party has to correct it by clean­ ing up how it functions. In the past, the party has been almost non-ex-' istent in most areas by not getting involved in building up and vetting its members who run for office. They have essentially been sitting on the sidelines yelling loudly but carrying a small stick. This in turn emboldens those who would take advantage of the system. In this very election cycle, we have multiple Republican In Name Only (RINOS) running for office here in Barry County. The good news is that the party is no longer taking a back seat in these elections. It's a shame that the party wasn’t fulfilling its duty all these years and allowing the public to be deceived, but that wasn't completely by acci­ dent. Many of the older incumbents have wanted it this way. otherwise they would have to be held account­ able. They would actually have to do what they say and adhere to a conservative platform whereas in the past they have been running as true independents and using the “R” next to their name to get elected. There are multiple “Republican" officials in office today in Barry County who ‘ have never attended a single meet-: ing or event for the party the entire cycle. They aren’t in good standing and have no interest in being asso­ ciated with the party. And yet they have the audacity to run as a Repub­ lican. None of this is an attempt to keep anyone off of the ballot, but rather to keep the integrity of the party and our elections. We as a party want nothing more than to support our elected officials and candidates. We want communion with those who claim to have union with us. Phillip Joseph Chairman, Barry County Republicans I’m grateful that local news still exists in our community Editor: Change is a difficult, but some­ times a necessary part of life. One of the changes our community is now dealing with is the management of our local newspapers. I've seen the pros and cons mentioned about the format and even the delivery method. But what I haven't seen mentioned is how lucky we are to still have not one, but two (Hastings Ban­ ner and Hastings Reminder) local community newspapers. Doing some research, I discovered that, in the U.S., in the past 15 years, one-quar­ ter of all newspapers went out of business. And 1,800 communities that had their own newspapers in 2004 now have no original reporting whatsoever, print or digital. As of December 2023, Michigan had 202 active newspapers, down from 280 in 2005. The number of newspapers in Michigan has been declining, with a 26 percent de­ crease between 2004 and 2019, Some say that the decline acceler- ated in 2023 and that the U.S. could lose one-third of its newspapers by the end of 2024. In my opinion, a newspaper is a very important part of any commu­ nity. From keeping its local govern­ ment accountable, telling us who passed away, notification of local events, or simply a method of letting businesses advertise, they provide a much-needed service. So yes, there have been changes, but we are very lucky to still have our community newspapers. Larry Osborne Delton THE HASTINGS BANNER WELCOMES LEHERS TO THE EDITOR FROM READERS, BUT A FEW CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE THEY WILL BE PUBLISHED. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided tor verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In ari effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person What is a Constitutional Sheriff? To the editor: About a month ago, I dropped off some unused medication to the Bar­ ry County Sheriff’s Office and noticed that the Constitutional Sheriff and Peace Office Association (CSPOA) sticker that I had mentioned in my letter to the editor on Oct. 26, 2023 had not been removed from the en­ try door. I think that, if more people understood the background of the constitutional sheriff” movement and what it means today, they would want this sticker removed from county property. On May 14, 2024,1 participated in s sbout the "constitutional sheriff movement. The guest speak­ er was Jessica Pishko, a lawyer and writer who has been researching sheriffs for about 10 years through the lens of criminal justice reform. About 50 participants representing concerned groups in Michigan were on the call. A survey conducted ahead of the call showed what those concerns were, including the fact that these officials see their roles as having unlimited power and that they believe they can interpret the consti­ tutionality of state and federal laws, refusing to enforce those they see as unconstitutional. Constitutional sheriffs,” which Ms. Pishko calls “far-right" sheriffs, form their policies from politics rather than from the rule of law, believing they have the divine right to interpret the U.S. Constitution. The CSPOA.org website states that "the law enforce­ ment powers held by the sheriff su­ persede those of any agent, officer, elected official or employee from any level of government." Richard Mack, head of the CSPOA, claims. "The county sheriff is the one who can say 'beyond these bounds you shall not ♦M pass Ms. Pishko discussed how this ide­ ology was derived from a movement called "posse comitatus,” which translates to "power of the county, and started as a racist, antisemitic, xenophobic movement closely re­ lated to Christian Identity and white supremacist movements. One of the II posse comitatus” tenets includes the sheriff is the "only legal law en­ forcement in the U.S.” They also believe in "natural" rights, or a hier­ archy of rights, especially pro-gun rights, much like the Oath Keepers and Christian nationalism propo­ nents as well other anti-government groups, but not reproductive or LGBTO rights. These tenets also in­ clude the fact that ordinary citizens have the right to form citizen juries and conduct citizen arrests (do Barry County residents remember Sher- per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed iff Leaf suggesting that the group plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer only wanted to carry out a "citizens' arrest?"). These types of groups use the concept of interposition and nullifi­ cation to justify ignoring federal or state authority when it conflicts with a Biblical interpretation of the original Constitution, according to Ms. Pish­ ko. That concept was originally used to argue against the abolishment of slavery and to contradict the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the amendments that gave Black people the same rights as whites. This ideology, many will realize, does not represent ma­ jority rule, such our country's values suggest, but instead promotes mi­ nority rule, which some would still havetoday. Further questions and concerns that came away from this call were: ■ How does being a “constitutional sheriff” affect the efficacy of policing in a county? If they see red-flag gun laws as unconstitutional, how well will they investigate domestic violence situations? "Constitutional sheriffs” can actually make us less safe by not following state or federal laws. And there are liability concerns if a sheriff's department, and their cor­ responding county, are sued by the family of a loved one killed because the red-flag law was not enforced, or, in the case of Barry County's Sheriff Dar Leaf, the possibility of Dominion Voting Systems filing suit for defama­ tion as Sheriff Leaf continues spout­ ing his divine right to investigate claims of election fraud, I encourage Barry County resi­ dents to take a close look at what a constitutional sheriff” really is. We have to be a nation of laws, following the Constitution of the U.S. and the Constitution of the state in which we live. These documents do not give "constitutional sheriffs" the power that they think they have, Christina Bush Maple Grove Township h r fl 15 I u ft k ‘American Pickers filming in Michigan this summer J I 9 1 I i t I,' .*1 I 1 . I r T5 / I > I I J I J I The “American Pickers” are returning to Michigan this sum­ mer. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel televi­ sion series throughout the area this August. “American Pickers” is a long-running documentary series that airs on The History Channel, which explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they meet characters with interesting stories and fun items. They hope to give his­ torically significant objects a » I I N t ! <•. 'J ) I u i fl A 1 r* new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The show’s team is looking for leads and would love to explore locals’ hidden treasures. Anyone who has a unique item, a story to tell and is ready to sell is invited to reach out to the show. The pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or anything open to the public. Those interested in having their collections featured on the show are asked to submit a name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickerst^cineflix.com or by calling 646- 493-2184. Those interested can also submit info on Facebook to (^GotAPick. I w*- J*, rie r 1^-. ib4-_ JI I .1 V A' Producers for the television show "American Pickers" will be filming in Michigan this summ (Photo provided) ♦ ♦ # * I 7’' I* • jrt » I * > 1 1 I J ■”w S' Jr * -I '.is . ■« I �r I ' 'Id- I r. I 1 I £i tp I I iR www.HasfingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 6 Thursday, June 20, 2024 t I. - t r A I / >1 1 V VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Bryan Lee Smith, age 61, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully with his brother Scott and Debi by his side, on Friday, June 14, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Bryan was born on June 22,1962, in Hastings, the J son of Wendell and Marlene Smith, both of r whom preceded : him in death. He is survived by his brother, Scott (Debi) Smith, of Hastings, Ml. and Sun City West, AZ; his niece, Amanda of New Braunfels, TX; his nephew, Travis (Toni) of Castle Rock, CO; and his greatnephews, Austin and Kaden, also of Castle Rock. Bryan was a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a longtime employee at Flexfab. Bryan enjoyed motorcycling, and his pride and joy was his 1980 Honda, a winner of several awards, and proudly displayed in his man cave garage, and we can’t forget his love for his 1994 Ford Ranger, still in great, shiny condition. In the past, Bryan also enjoyed deer hunting and mowing lawns. Scott and Debi wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his friends, EMS, and the staff at Butterworth Hospital fortheir professionalism, care, and compassion. A graveside service to honor and celebrate Bryan’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. 11 J • > iH »* a* 3 fl > * t 11’ KU b t, T J r 5 4 r; Worship Together .^ILS' > z Aftii > .ir "*1 A C MU Wf < X riL J shf L the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... •• • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. fl ♦ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 1 l;30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchaslings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www,lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson, 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. A HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family N(ght 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service; 10 a.m. HASIINGS V fiberglass Products F 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Sr7 s' iRKOiEimF ETIQUETTE .J •J ■ WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP LATER? I r In the days and months to come, the family will continue to need your support. Try to write or call on a regular basis. Continue to include them in your social plans, they will let you know when they are ready to participate. It is also nice to remember the family on special occasions during the first year following the death. Don’t worry about bringing up the pain and emotion of the loss, they are well aware of that. By remembering such occasions as wedding anniversaries and birthdays, you are not remembering the death, but reaffirming that a life was lived. Source: Ttiefuner3lsoua;e.org This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the ehnrehesand these local businesses: Graphics e. *. ■ £. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 immoF fiodJiMlbQlilEbiiiMat 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 MARRIAGE LICENSES James Jay Hicks, Dowling and Kayla Monique Guernsey, Dowling III Ashley Jean Martinez, Hastings and John Eric Musser Jr., Hastings HR Rhonda Lynn Aspinall, Hastings and Michael Kerwin Stehr, Hastings Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct over-the-phone interviews for legal advice and possible represen­ tation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. *« A %• 1 ‘•7^' Jane Alice Arnold (Whitmore) died peacefully at home on June 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jane's early life was filled with both joy and sorrow. Born at Pennock Hospital to Delbert and Josephine (Smith) Whitmore on January 24,1937, she was the second oldest of four girls. At the age of 7, she lost her father, and five years later, her mother passed away. This left Jane and her older sister JoBerta to care for their younger sisters at the family home on South Street in Hastings, with help from their Grandma Smith. . Jane attended Central School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings Highschool at 17. She then enrolled at Barry County Normal School, which trained young men and women to teach in rural schools. At 18, Jane began teaching her first class of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders in the basement of Banfield School. That year became memorable, as she was not much older than some of her students. In 1956, Jane pursued her bachelor’s degree in teaching at Western Michigan University. Delton Kellogg hired her to teach in 1958, and she transitioned to the Hastings Area School System in 1959, teaching middle school. In 1963, she met David Arnold, a new teacher at Hastings Middle School. Their connection blossomed into a romance, and students recognized their relationship even before they did. Jane paused her teaching career when Jeff and Kristen were born, but worked part-time for Michigan State University, supervising student teachers. This position led the family, with newborn Molly, to spend a semester in the Netherlands, where Jane led and guided a group of 20 student teachers while exploring the country. Upon returning, Jane worked as a substitute teacher in the Hastings Schools and secured a position teaching third grade at Northeastern Elementary in 1985. There, she forged lifelong friendships with the staff and shaped many young minds. Her annual Thanksgiving feast and the tradition of having students write a letter to themselves, which she would mail back to them with $1 when they graduated, stood out as her favorite activities. Jane retired from teaching in 1999 but continued to take great joy in following the accomplishments of her many students. She embodied the spirit of a loyal Saxon for life. In retirement, Jane and Dave traveled extensively but always returned to Hastings to stay close to family and grandchildren. Jane thrived on involvement in all her grandchildren’s activities and cherished their growth and development. She and Dave cheered them on from the sidelines or attended their various performances. The grandchildren loved learning to bake her famous treats, playing dress up. Piay-Doh, painting, and participating in her 4th of July water balloon tossing contest. Jane held a lifetime membership at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, where she served in many leadership roles and participated in mission trips to Costa Rica and the jungles of Honduras. A true servant leader, Jane embodied what a Christ-like person is: giving my time and talents by helping others in the community and in the world. “So much has been given to me that I feel 1 should give in return.” as stated by Jane. Jane is survived by her husband of 60 years, David, and her sisters, Delphine Przekop of Grand Rapids and Mary Kate (Mike) Jones of Lexington, NC. She is also survived by her children, Jeffrey Barbara) Arnold of Hastings, Kristen (Steve) Laubaugh of Hastings, and Molly Formsma of Byron Center; and her eight wonderful grandchildren, Abby (Tyler Benton) and Carley Laubaugh, Jonathan, Elisabeth, and Lauren Arnold, and Natalie, Emmarie, and Kate Formsma. Family, faith, and relationships with her students defined Jane's life. Remembrances may be made in her Qunn2° Hastings Public Library to Siou ^taildren’s programming or the program at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. ervices for Jane will be held p" arday. June 22, 202 at First Will Church of Hastings. Family people from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow Romp"?®?®"’® ‘’y Girrbach Funeral visit wJ» condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhomenet. -X .n * I s»- # JI: St ri!i iv T * J / w •..1 T: J I -i^ >- F .4^ 1 }**•■•■ i 4 Jb 1 ■I f 1 % « t ref i A *a sr •*> »> :/ l’* J * r- Tie so®^ 4 -** * r*> 1 r Uri* s?=*' 9^ * i :J -5 * ?< > '.a V <*■ rX » .■> J *9©^ >• I’C^ ;.is s*:*’ Mi je^etJ is^ V A 4 fjs & g >f; <S- B^fiiQlsedifeswcKa.^ ster« O’ 4 Is I"*!® «•* iff rry-'K £t5 b2\* J prills ?*“• ib’ 5'jrri J cpysr c t • 3i3K® Ki?ik» lai^ ! ’Til L' i &tClieAWiEaLW;jJjIW tafciSiwif 4 »- s » -•« -^'Sa it?r ^tQ.raciT re t» ‘2 IP *M • V-3 ’W® iC « 3sshji?f<ajte'i JR Tiy^r’^'^yA- azr.iZiT^SKl e a: «* « fiuJk 4 .■:r2 .'“:s:3»s *> r X J* £a;’Q^m:u 3851’ ’Zi'iTB I* Rfi iiB Si«nt8» ’ll ' X ar (g ^JPC 1 t w » *4ivr « ’ V Ur.- X Me «r « ’RT I?. <1 lu ica >K 1 ??» *■» * w. •*< 5 or*'-M' i »« > «*! K V < 4;} <t 1 e a A S ■w itC ^*5 IV. ’ '• I 1 W’ I I* >- ?f. * -M »•, 9 X I Si.*« x^**’*^ J* Ik, •w t * 1 s A. *1 s;\ 1^ Vy N * 5 u* I ’* *• ; '* <» A t rr vs. rx 1 % A r- I k •S s f- -'iA, --f: \ I 4 i « ♦ I I ,.'K * '•..S t V <f I *? t <I ' I A > % ( ■> 4 I■ Arnold L.-W*. * A / f > Scott was born in Port Clinton, OH on June 29,1954 to Ruth (Defenbacher) and Richard Hubbard, Sr. and died Nov. 15, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 69. He had one sister, Billie Dee (Briggs). Scott was baptized into Christ in 1961 and remained a devout Christian until his death. Scott met Cindy (Rothfuss) on the campus of Grand Valley State College. On Sept. 20,1975, Scott married the love of his life, Cindy, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, ML They were married for 48 years. During the last four years of his life, Scott became the primary caregiver for Cindy, who suffers from severe Alzheimer’s Disease. Scott and Cindy started their family in 1978 with Andrew while Susan (1981) and Michael (1983) completed the trio. They raised their children in Hastings where they resided until the summer of 2015 when they moved west to Litchfield Park. AZ. Scott worked at Hastings Mutual Insurance for many years as a Farm Underwriter. He enjoyed playing golf and softball in/on work leagues and teams where Scott met and made most of his lifelong friends. Scott wanted to be remembered as he was in life- caring, loving, funny, and spiritual! Scott was a loving husband and father and is missed dearly. Scott made his family promise to have a Celebration of Life and throw a PARTY! Please join The Hubbard’s on what would have been Scott’s 70th Birthday, Saturday, June 29th from 5pm-10pm in Hastings at The Walldorff- Downstairs, for the party Scott requested! We ask anyone who knew and loved Scott to come Celebrate! This is a FREE event from our family to the community where Scott spent most of his life. Appetizers start at 5pm with a full BBQ dinner at 6pm. Joe Lee Reil, age 72, of Bitely, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Joe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Joseph and Dorabell Reil. He attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Joe worked 1 in industrial i maintenance for several companies. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors. Upon his retirement he took pleasure in living the simple life and riding around in his Willy’s Jeep. Above ail, he loved spending time with family and friends. Joe is survived by his sons/stepson. Josh (Diane) Reil, Adam (Kelly) Reil, and Zack (Megan) Lottner, and their children, Kyle (Remi), Emma, and Hailey Reil, Carter Reil and Collin, Jaiden, and Whitney Googins, and Issac, Evah, and Owen Lottner. Also surviving are his siblings, Nancy (Boyd) Bender, Carol (Dan) Handy. Sue (Bob). Tyner, Jim (Lora) Reil, Sally (Ken) McDonald, Jess (Karen) Reil, Jay (Shannon) Reil. and Doug (Barb) Reil; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents. To honor Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private service has been held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The family will hold a celebration of life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Josh nd Diane Reil’s located at 885 N Irving Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. Memorial contributions can be made to Wayland VFW Post #7581,735 S Main St, Wayland, Ml 49348. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a I condolence message for Joe’s family 4 / Hubbard Reil Smith A •> A ♦ » VU Ki?’A 1 I �^^(W^astingsBanner.com » THE HASTINGS BANNER TURNING hl X \ * x •’ft BANNER JUNE 4,1987 i ESTHER WALTON s h i % 9 s .X 5 ‘'k ’.b ’&• >AA.\ IS? IC « s ■As ss >» Hsu ’(li^i !) *I I. 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' 4 < r J) *.T ; artWesafidcfierM^ i aflddewtapmwtSieMijj dieered(lummfw®*' aenWttief*^; ,;.n« i "'?3£ ft -- •My'' •l I* #* * .F ■ *•« ?? •Z-TC «e ' Plar^o^ p«*£ harw" k I ’£«‘>S5 »•' « - t > y r 1 .lyir A /J I J • .1’ » a/’’^ J r t .-f J 4** t I •' /I Michigan's Sesquicentennial as a as a state IS not only the celebration of 150 of statehood; it is a celebration of 150 years of township government. Originally, counties and townships were the seats of local governing bod16S« Villages, towns and cities had to gain enough population before they could assume their own government. Even Barry County was attached to Kalamazoo County for governmental and legal purposes until it had a large enough population to be on its own. The entire area of the present county was known as Barry Township in 1836, named so in honor of Gen. William F. Barry, Postmaster General in the Cabinet of President Andrew Jackson. In 1838, this area was divided into four townships equal in size as follows: the southwest quarter (comprising of the present townships of Orangeville, Prairieville, Barry and Hope) was called Barry Township. The northwest quarter (comprising the present townships of Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Rutland and Irving) was named Thomapple Township. The southeast quarter (comprising the present townships of Baltimore, Johnstown, Assyria and Maple Grove) was called Johnstown Township. The northeast quarter (comprising the present townships of Carlton, Hastings, Castleton and Woodland) was named Hastings Township. Maps of the early surveyors indicate several homesteads scattered across the county. This explains why some townships, villages and cities celebrate their centennials before 1838. They are celebrating the arrival of the pioneers who established the societies and gov­ ernments we follow today. The fifth township in the county was Yankee Springs, which was formed from the southern half of Thomapple Township. In 1841, the west half ' of Barry Township (comprising ±e present Prairieville and Orangeville townships) was organized as Spaulding Township. In 1843, Spaulding Township was renamed Prairieville Township, and in 1847 this area was divided into the present Prairieville and Orangeville townships. Facts known about the derivation of the various township names are as follows: . Assyria - While that township was a part of Johnstown, a post office within its present limits was called Assyria. After the township was separated from Johnstown, Feb. 29, 1844, the name of the post office was given to the town­ ship. The first town meeting was held at the home of Cleveland Ellis, who was elected the first supervisor. Baltimore - Until 1849, this town­ ship was a part of Johnstown but was informally christened Baltimore as early as 1842 by leading men in the township who came from Baltimore, Md. In 1842, Thomas Dowling, after whom the village was named, and Andrew Kelly, brolhers-in-law, both from Baltimore, Md., selected farms on Section 15. Barry - All of Barry County was once a single township called the Township of Barry, so named in honor of Postmaster General Barry by leg­ islative act in 1838, the county was divided into four townships, the south­ western quarter being called Barry Township and from this last-named area was formed the present townships of Orangeville, Prairieville, Barry and Hope. Carlton - Originally a part of Hastings Township, it was formed in 1842 and named Carlton at the sug- gestion of Zebulon Bsmum, a pioneer who came from Carlton, N.Y. Castleton - Castleton was a part of Hastings Township until it became a separate township in 1842. William Wilkinson, an early settler there, named it after his native New England village, Castleton, Vt. City of Hastings - A Detroit banker, Eurotus P. Hastings, was the owner of a large tract of land, including the pres­ ent limits of the City of Hastings. The site of Hastings was designated as the county seat and was named Hastings in honor of the Detroit banker. That was in 1837, when four men living in Marshall purchased the land from Hastings, and laid out the plat for the future county seat. Hastings Township - The name Hastings given to the county seat was also given, by act of the legislature, to Hastings Township when it was orga­ nized. Hope - This township was part of Barry until 1850 when it was set apart and named Hope. Salomon C. Hall, then a representative of ±e state leg­ islature, gave the name Hope to this township because he remembered a peculiar expression which a pioneer resident of the township, William Campbell, often used in referring to conditions, as he frequently did. Campbell would say that he “hoped things would improve by and by.” Some people tried to change the name to Cedar Creek Township but the movement failed. Irving - A.E. Bull, the first settler in Irving Township, took his 40 acres on Section 33, where he resided for a time. His holding also included what has become known as Bull’s Prairie in Rutland Township. Before a leg­ islative act in 1839, Rutland was a part of Yankee Springs, and what is now Irving was a part of Thomapple Township. In 1839, the present Irving and Rutland townships were designated as the township of Irving by the leg­ islature. Bull was a great admirer of Washington Irving and asked that the township be given that name in honor of his favorite author. It was said that during Bull’s lifetime, he owned the largest library in Barry County. In 1847, Rutland was formed from the southern half of Irving Township. Johnstown - In 1837, the four townships of Assyria, Maple Grove, Baltimore and Johnstown constitut­ ed one township, which was called Johnstown. A Quaker preacher, John Mott, living in Jackson County, pur­ chased a large tract of land in the southeastern part of Barry County, where he intended to locate a colony of Quakers. In accordance with Quaker custom, Mott was always called John by his Quaker brethren. Early settlers and land seekers who came into that area designated it as “John’s Town” because of his large holding of land. So, when the county was divided into four town­ ships, the southeastern quarter was named Johnstown. The project of settling a colony of Quakers in that area was abandoned and the Mott tract of land was sold to other settlers. In 1844, the township was divided, the west half retaining the name of Johnstown and the east half became Assyria. In 1849, the northern half of Johnstown was set apart as the township of Baltimore. Johnstown retained its present name and the limits which it has today. Maple Grove - Maple Grove was a part of Johnstown until 1844 when it became a part of Assyria Township. It was said to have been christened Maple Grove by ±e wife of one of the early pioneers. The name was proba- 5? e “I f/ i 1 —< / M J, rl t?-"' f. c«""” J * •. ,» , ft ""*,-6* i Han 1N1^ » r sSfejsSti 2S?,S(^ r ii <k*' 4* I ■ J. -• ■ * a* iW 1 r 3^*' a r*-'* • /•* » .V •. r V 111 ►Z’ •'r P» * ✓ «. •z Tv 4 r f * F * J#® * i 't * > rZ''* ..-1 - ! I 4“ ♦ I I i VJ i t t o I f / •f IV ! I I fc' ' I 4 I lb>^^ X? •i/ 1 4 t f jr4 1 I r t Ls 4 r I 1 B r v V• ft Srirw Xr lb . <?o b * « /■ J i c ’ £' *’ s £. t 7^ / ’1 •4’. T-‘ Bi t I i I t V am C I I I •a i 4 t r S’ V 1 lULTM i**9*’1 1I r t 1 I 1 I M 1 K 6 H O! B V R «7 J C 0 . 1 I f w sf r * c ♦J » os ^iIla 9 ’4.- t-T I R w This map shows counties that were surveyed and named by 1833. Note that Barry County only has one settlement, called Middle V. (Middle Village). bly suggested by the great number of maple trees in the area. Eli Lapham was one of the first pioneer settlers. He was a believer in the Quaker faith and bought his land from John Mott. Many of his descendants are buried in the Quaker Cemetery on Guy Road. Orangeville - This township was a part of Prairieville until 1847 when the legislature set it apart and gave it its present name. The name was given at the suggestion of Peter Falk, who wanted it called Orange in memory of the name of the Ohio township from which he came. AS there was another Michigan township called Orange, that name was rejected. A compromise was reached by calling the township Orangeville. Prairieville ~ Until 1841, this town­ ship was a part of Barry Township. In that year, what are now Orangeville and Prairieville townships were set apart under the name of Spaulding, in honor of C.W. Spaulding, a pioneer who bought a farm in the township in 1834 and moved there in 1835. He was prominent in the early history of the township and county. There is no definite record of why the name Prairieville was selected. However, the whole area was an open prairie, and nearby Richland was called Gull Prairie, so the name Prairie was an appropriate name for the area. Rutland - This township was a part of Yankee Springs and later part of Irving Township. It was set up as an independent township in March 1847. The name was given at the suggestion of W. Ralph Winslow, one of the early settlers who came from Rutland, Vt, and wished to honor his former home. Thomapple - This township received its name from the Thomapple River. The river was so named because of the abundance of thomapple trees growing on or near its banks. The township, organized in 1838, at first included Irving, Rutland and Yankee Springs. Woodland - This township was included with Carlton, Castleton and Hastings as one township until 1842 when it was made a township by itself. The area was settled slowly because it was heavily wooded with hardwood trees. Once the area was open for set­ tlement, people of German descent noon. Wednesday, June 26 — What’s in Your Backyard Discussion: What's Bugging You? Tick and Other Prevention, 3:30-4 p.m. Join Will Miller, assistant professor of biology at Calvin University, as he discusses surveillance trends for ticks and tickborne diseases in West Michigan, Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute, org/events/. formed the majority of the population. Yankee Springs - This township received its name in a peculiar man­ ner. Henry Leonard and family, along with Charles Paul, were driving along an Indian trail toward Thomapple Township. When they reached the springs, which gave the name to Yankee Springs, they stopped to eat their dinner and to quench their thirst with the fine spring water. Later, a stranger joined them. Their talk revealed the fact that all of them had come from New England and were therefore entitled to be called Yankees. Someone in the party suggested the name “Yankee Springs” should be given to the area where they were din­ ing. Accordingly, young Paul stripped the bark from one of the large trees near the springs and carved ±e name Yankee Springs upon that tree. William Lewis, who established his hotel there, was proud of the name and used it in connection with his tavern. “Yankee Bill” is given credit for nam­ ing the new township Yankee Springs. Calvin Hill, a prominent pioneer living in the northern part of the township, did not like that name. His neighbor and friend, Nathan Barlow, was then a member of ±e legislature. Through him, Hill had the legislature change the name of the township to “Gates” in honor of the New York town from which Hill came. Yankee Bill” Lewis was full of wra± when he found the name had been altered and stirred up enough opposition so that the following legis­ lature restored the name - and Yankee Springs it has been ever since. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 20 - Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1943 film, 5 p.m.; Useful Plant Walk with Christin Othmer at Charlton Park, 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m, Saturday, June 22 - Tie Dye your Tote (all ages), 10 a.m.-l p.m. or while supplies last. Monday, June 24 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.: Barry County Explorers: Hiking Maher Sanctuary, 10 a.m.; Ml Search & Rescue canine demo at the fairgrounds show arena, 6:30 p.m. Ttiesday, June 25 - Baby Cafe, 10 a, m.; teen retro videogame play 1-4 p.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess, ’ 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26- Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; BenJammin, 2 p.m.; tech help, 2-4 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m More information about these and other events is available by catlina the library, 269-945-4263. *4; 1 I / ft ft r t r i ■ T. 2 1 I is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 1-30 — Summer Wildflower Nature Walk (free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail). Can you identify common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while learning about the many varieties of Michigan’s wildflowers. Friday, June 21 — Fun Fridays in the Play Space, 10 a.m.-noon. Wednesday, June 26 — Stewardship workday, 9:30 a.m,- I t ft / i Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: "Are You a Cheeseburger?" by Monica Arnaldo. Grub is a lonely raccoon, rumbling in the trash looking for food. Seed is just a seed, patiently waiting in the trash for someone to plant it. When these two meet they realize they might be able to help each other, and so begins an unlikely friendship. But Grub has one big question first: What will Seed grow? Will it be Grub’s favorite food, cheeseburgers? The Storybook Walk f •1 ? i S ' t JUNE 20-26 - 0" h / PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS « 1. 1 t ! i * ww r 7 ICK THE PAGES History of Barry County townships V' Thursday, June 20, 2024 » I �F r « I »z r f♦ / t I' ^’T I ! f/ 8 v/ww. HastingsBanner.com IHEHASTI^^IGS BANNER Thursday, June 20, 2024 J '4 4 I r’ 1 t V WTwr vt T iTjir T' I ’Va L -'A ’tf fi, .11’; > > Vt; ( WR «• k I. t A* * T » t I .•* , fc* fl i / c K / R •I-;, b % « *1 1 i:. r I ‘ F r .y. A1 t'• V L \ * w r « f T t -A >- I i j Si 1 I • •• t • I 4 f: ,4 I r 4 > t \ « ' / J A J a i BenJammin will entertain children at this week’s Playing at the Plaza with his interactive show. SilentBark returns to Friday Night Features at Thornapple Plaza this week, (Photos provided) fK Eastown Swing will perform selections from the Great American Songbook at this week’s Friday at the Fountain. Hastings Live continues with interactive performances, classic tunes Eastown Swing will perform fun, sassy, swingin’ jazz on Friday at noon. Their Friday at the Fountain performance, to take place on the Barry County Courthouse lawn on Friday, June 21, will feature music from the American Songbook. SilentBark is this week's Friday Night Feature. This band, with local roots, has entertained West Michigan audiences from the Indiana border to the Mackinac Bridge since 2004. The quartet blends rock, pop, blues, alt-country and funk into one night of energetic entertainment. SilentBark will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at Thomapple Plaza. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated Locals can still enjoy a wide array of musical per­ formances this week as part of the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series. This week, performances will feature an interactive children’s concert, selec­ tions from the Great American Songbook and a band with memberships rooted in Hastings. : lenjamin Gauthier, otherwise known as BenJammin, performs at Playing at The Plaza at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 20, for a children’s interactive concert. His shows explore health, self-con­ fidence and conflict resolution through songs and books. Gauthier uses guitar, drums, ukulele, books and puppets to help children learn through audience participation. I ft 1 riilff-' by volunteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serv­ ing food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There are no rain venues. Shows will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through sup­ port from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. •.J? r^jfv 1 jotaSit . J<- M ' I?®* i SSB® ■ L >Ri •TR 1.. *. •J’Mr ■ ►< < -5^ ? < •»-'. X •. •t r : . < i t . J K- • * •i. ■JSt'r r » t« A L/J’ K \\ > 4 ft X J 1 i « 7 > 4'. ar I < L-t" 1 1 rI ' , 1 111 V t A 1 • t s. I > I k *»«/ in ft 51 LF I «• ’ t X t X aS I M J f 1 , T i I Ml T IM A group of young fair-goers enjoy some of the rides at last year’s installment of the Lake Odessa Fair. (File photos by Molly Macleod) I a * ^1^ r A I'fl ** s StW^WS^ A♦ M* " ±s-r 4 ? _ fcj£j:.toP®i a*4 r 1 « 4 A b bl ft 1 9 £ 4 f tJ I u * honors t* 1 t . la&JS&ttiaii w** i asK4e»:-'an ■a3i':3BSisw( V*»mTot T’ □s'IA4S<liiies,\KlfflItt • ** \ J 9 • *-v 1A ra: -■e » I I JKei Wi > ««w J 1 Y* HF * « F I 4,. set V. J 1 f'. 4 lisa jUtLaf tseati^ Highest town A 'iT 4 J Ik t 5 3 1 «• LAKE ODESSA FAIR Id «u < « M I 11th grade I ( ’i > -/ s t ?*• * lirnN 4 5 T 44 I « rtiHaVaiDap. I ■' *w*^^»*« I t / 'P 4 «V I $ 1 i f r 1 4r 1 Riini^ ’^1 1 ( bl .* ■J s j t i>: I ! 9 r k L * ’♦“< Cl V» ri', ftif 4 ir. • I J r r^TTF .aitaaa.' ( '4 1 * ■b- < «i , IJC* \M«a<a jstfaaHteW 4) » it«3srtix« »t1 1/ r fc ►M n rk'^’ I LfsiPsaMBiife The Lake Odessa Fair kicked off on Wednesday with a parade down Fourth Avenue. This is a snapshot from last year’s parade, which traditionally kicks off festivities to the busy week. jat ‘A «• ® «iSM BEskWcaa Jk« A w TOO. it ad rn LAKE ODESSA FAIR UNDERWAY The Lake Odessa Fair is under­ way now, with several more days of carnival rides, grandstand events and entertainment for the whole family planned. The fair, which began Wednesday, June 19, ends Sunday, June 23 with the annual Unique Motorsports Derby Night of Destruction at 6 p.m. Fair activity kicked off on Wednesday this week with a parade ’J X ..x%. J 1 I I JK I >r «.*- ki 9: id s t I r 1 Celebration ofUfe[ Richard “Scott” L r Hubbard, Jr. L r i H Please join The Hubbard’s on I what would have been Scott’s 70th Birthday, Saturday, June 29th from 5pm-10pm in Hastings at The Walldorff-pownstairs, for the party Scott requested! We ask anyone who knew and loved Scott to come Celebrate! This is a FREE event from our fam­ ily to the community where Scott spent most of his life. Appetizers start at 5pm with a full * BBQ dinner at 6pm. */ r i'lBi lull ini’f M •■^ u l| II u down Fourth Avenue leading to the fairgrounds. Tonight, dodgeball begins at 5 p.m. followed by Trivia Night at the Beer Bam at 6:30 p.m. Tomorrow night, attendees can enjoy SJO Motocross in the grandstands or the Taylor Swift Experience in the Beer Barn, both at 7 p.m. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will line Fourth Avenue on Saturday at 1 p.m, for the third annual car show. A pick­ leball tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday as well. A full schedule of fair events can be found at LakeOdessaFair.org. Lake Odessa Fair-goers will notice a few changes to the usual lineup as they attend this. Probably the biggest change is the lack of a fireworks show that has been a staple of the fair for years. One of the fair’s board of directors, Rachel Haskin, described the change as '*a difficult decision, but the best one to make in order to provide more to the community with that money.” Part of the decision came from the rising cost of fireworks. Haskin said, “We used to pay $5,000 and the fireworks show was 18 minutes. Last year the cost was $7,000 and the show was only 12 minutes.” The board was looking at an additional 10 percent increase this year. A second thing the board took into consideration were the dates of the fair. ‘Tfs so hard to justify when our fair has gotten further away from the 4tli of July. The Lake Odessa Fair always used to be over ±e fourth. We were kind of a staple for people in the fire­ works show. Well, now, with social media and mass communication, it’s so easy for people to find a fireworks show.” A third consideration was the declin- ing number of people staying to watch the fireworks display. Gone are the days when a person can drive the roads surrounding the fairgrounds and find them lined with cars to watch the fire­ works. “A few years ago, the carnival people convinced us to move our fireworks to Saturday to help bring in a crowd because Sunday is the demolition derby and we always have a crowd. We didn’t really see a lot of people there for the fireworks, so we went back to Sunday last year. The amount of people leaving the parking lot before the fireworks kind of shocked us. They weren’t sticking around at 10 at night for the fireworks show,” Haskin said. While some in the community expressed disappointment, Haskin described most of the community as supportive. She said, “I think people trust us again. They believe that we’re doing the best that we can for this event and for the community. We can do better than a 12-minute fireworks show tor $8,000. There was so much we could do to make improvements with that money.” Some other changes are the addi­ tion of the Kids Corral and Fun Yard near the center of the grounds, which is designed for toddlers and younger children, with a jump house, trampo­ line, ball pit and more. It will be a phenomenal space for families to utilize,” said Haskin Also, the quilt show is coming back 1 4 p.m. Quilting is still alive and thriving,” said Haskin. Tjie display is going to be in Storage Building 2 north of the water tower, a so referred to as the old bingo bam. eople will be able to walk through and vote for their favorites. H iWcostfoiTKHj kfs 8a,«( •'» 4 < ***« »!J V’- w <55! •2 f * tM i i ^s TRAVEL TRIBULATIONS Some travelers may have to get cre­ ative this year when driving to the fair. Construction work led to a total clo­ sure of the northbound/southbound Jordan Lake Road bridge over 1-96 on Tuesday, June 18. The closure is expected to last until November. The on- and off-ramps will be accessible throughout most of the project, however Jordan Lake Road traffic will not be able to cross the bridge. Meanwhile, lane closures will be taking place on both eastbound and westbound 1-96 between Bliss Road and Sunfield Road. That work begins Monday, June 24, and is expected to wrap up in November as well. Work done during the project will include rebuilding the roadway, drain­ age improvements, new culverts, new guardrails, concrete curbs and gutters and improvements on the Jordan Lake Road bridge over 1-96. Fairgoers on eastbound and west­ bound 1-96 will likely still be able to exit on the Jordan Lake Road ramp. Those looking to avoid the construc­ tion chaos have detours available. Those traveling eastbound on 1-96 can exit at Exit 59 on Nash Highway. This route will take travelers to Clarksville Road, which in turn leads back to Jordan Lake Road. Those traveling westbound on 1-96 can exit at Exit 67 in Ionia. Travelers who take this route should drive south on M-66 before turning west on Portland Road. Then, travel south­ bound on Jordan Lake Road to reach the fairgrounds. Contributing writer Jane Kostanko and copy editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. ♦ ♦ J ** ^Bba 1 ^:a*i «i« *4 JSi •w -* • ♦ ?ir*S L** *5adgr3\^i 4 i ►m ^5^ 4 r-M <• <11 * ■Ti* V ■oBft - < i! > ... k\ <4 *5 I T «<*»• S» < 5^!?* " S' ... ‘::s 1 I i > ♦ ♦ 2 vCX « Si 5 I �A w I www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER t -1 Hastings High School releases most MH - ------- - - ■****». recent p: Hastings High School has announced its honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The following honor roll is calculat­ ed based on a cumulative grade point average, starting with a student’s tint semester of high school through the end of (iret semester this school year. An asterisk for students in ninth, 10th and 11th grades indicates a 4.0 GPA. Hi I i; j: I Top honors (4.0 and above) Lucy Barnard, Abigail Beemer Alexandria Herder, Adeline Nickels Abigail Peake, Jaeden Stevens, Oliv’ia White. •l ft- "ft Highest honors (3.75-3.99) I 4I 1 ne$ X «T Abigail B^kkonen, Diego Coipel, Toby Graham, Allison Kerby, Olivia Meeker, Natalie Minch, Riley Shults, Reuben Solmes, Cecilia Thunder, Gavin Tinkler, Adrianne VanDenbure Audrey Vertalka. High honors (3.25-3.74) Or nt Sergynho Arias, Mason Bailey Blake Barnum, Brayden Bies, Dekota Blough, Kayhe Carl, Owen Carroll, Peightyn Cronk, Alydar Dice, Jordyn Downs Paige • Elliott. Kimber Fenstemaker, Lucas Gray Damien Green, Heath Hays, Demensia Johnson, Madysen Kuestner, Camilla Loss Raegen Morrison, Hannah Neal, Charles Nickels, Juan Osorio, Ellen Payne, Raedyn Rathbun, Alexie Roberts, Madison Roberts Crystal Schnerre, William Smalley, Ellie Smith, Sophia Sunior, Howard Teed. Honor roll (3.0-3.24) I Denver Brill, Zacharia Byle, Kacey Campbell, Trey Casey, Skylar Fenstemaker, Carly Frazer, Lydia Griffith, A. Lang Haines, David Jiles, Mia Maya ’ Santos, Kaitlyn Moore, Evan Porter, Isabelle Roosien, Aubree Rowse, Aiden SaintAmour, Lara Schaefer, Landon Steward, Ryan VanDorp. > * I ' • I I 1 11th grade / Highest honors (3.75 and above) f ♦Isabel Gee, Ondreya Griswold, Rachael Hewitt, Micah Johnson, ♦Donald Kuck, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Milanowski, ♦Alyson Miller, Brennan Reser, Brandon Simmons, ♦Lilyah Solmes, Victoria Tack. I High honors (3.25-3.74) Tanner Allerding, Tanner Armstrong, Jett Barnum, Mason Benton, Riley Bondurant, Anika Bourassa, Carter Favreau, Ella Ferguson, Alora Fish, JoDee Gaskill, Naomi Grummet, Baylie Guernsey, Jordan Humphrey, Logan Kerby, Alan Li, Miles Lipsey, Preston Meece, MaeLynn Miller, Mia Miller, Jayse Peterson, Seth Pirtle, Amelia Price, Elijah Randall, Hayley Rasey, Heaven Simmet, Nicklas Stehr, Jennifer Stoline, Brooklyn Strickland, I r I I « 'Bl a -£ JC?-. ^JCV Ok Kfed c^f ff) Wednesday gj a TcDsM torn is! years parctfe, w 1 dr,', Px-?. 4 GREG CHANDLER a r L-yj • -a* I' •* 5J'’ * !l'd iiU '3 IK- .SS5..... * :^tTbIO J [Sibecksis® >1 l« 00(10® •I®*’ 9 ai' I * « ^ingW X: fill 1’ ► •.“.s'*? atH r9 *• 1* J rI *' sT-- I !• ■? j'- r». •^5 ' r** X U -‘“Si*’ ■ ♦ ♦ r r J I r • 5^ Honor roll (3.00-3.24) Elissa Bafaro, Justine Bayabay, Zoey Bennett, Gairett Dunn, Christian Haire, } Isabella Harvath, Makaila Hawkins, Brett Johnson, Isabella Kensington, Rachel King, Kalli Koning, Dawson Lewis, Hayley Miller, Kyle Morgan, Heather Shakespeare, Anna Shaver, Jordyn Winters. J > “ I I r \ L J t ! 4 I t > « I r A r* I Thornapple Kellogg Schools over the district'-; VmA (Photo by Greg Chandior)^^ Superintendent Chris LaHaie goes School board meeting. TK district to dip into reserves under 2024-2025 budget High honors (3.50-3.74) Aden Annstrong, Ashlyn Bailey, Aiden Byle, Ellie Cousins, Bronson Elliott, Anderson Forell, Reese Hammond, Alexander Kohmescher, Carisa Rosenberger, Matthew Shults, Gracie Wilson. GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Carter Bell, Kyla Brown, Nella Coipel, Shiloh Crandall, Collen Denton, Olivia Friddle, Olivia Goodrich, Jaqueline Herrera Nuno, Tanner Hill, Jacquelynn Johnston, Dezarae Mathis, Maylee Olin, Megan Ramey, Trapper Reiser, Tyce Richardson, Kendell Shinault, Kyree Snider, Natalie Snyder, Isabelle Stanton, Dixie Verbeek, Mason Wright. 9th grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) ♦Meredith Ansorge, Ashton Brubaker, ♦Alexa DeCamp, Henry Elzinga, Petra Foster, Sadie Hanford, Ethan Hawthorne, ♦Sophia Haywood, Gabryella Juskewicz, Zachary Patterson, Caroline Randall, William Renner IV, *Mallory Rohe. Lucy Shafer, ♦Annika Solmes, Spencer Wilkins. High honors (3.50-3.74) Olivia Allen, Ava Arens, Kyra Bishop, Jaxon Blake, Qiuntin Eberly, Bella Friddle, Arika Harris, Brissa Hernandez-Hernandez, Logan Kimmel, Cordelia Kniaz, Caleb Kramer, Tori Morgan, Ava Patterson, Hayden Van Zanten, Zikarra Warner, Raegan Wattles, Kaiden Wouters. After eight consecutive years of budget surpluses, Thomapplee Kellogg Schools are expected to operate at a deficit for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The district s school board , recent­ ly approved a 2024-25 budget that dips into its reserves to the tune of $426,886. The district is expected to take in total revenues of $47,247,153 for the fiscal year, with spending and transfers out totaling $47,674,039, Assistant Superintendent Chris LaHaie said. The TK district is expected to end the current fiscal year June 30 with a surplus of $1,413,152, boosting its fund balance to $9,293,241, representing about 20 percent of its expenditures. Even with the expected shortfall, the fund balance would be just under 19 percent at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year. Just six years ago, the district’s reserves were less than 12 percent of expenditures, according to figures supplied by LaHaie. “Coming into this year ... we knew we were going to be doing some amazing things,” LaHaie said. “We knew we were putting a half-million dollars into the Wonders (elementary reading) curriculum. We knew that we were going to be investing in (professional learning communities). We were going to be investing in some new positions. “What we didn’t know at the beginning - I’m talking this time last year - we did not know all the cate­ gorical funding that we would have access to. Some of that just came in March where we were able to offset $443,000 of our Wonders curriculum with grant funds. So that’s part of why we continue to build this fund balance ... Please know it’s not because we’re sitting back and putting our money in the bank. We are continuing to do great things, in a meaningful way.” LaHaie is projecting a $250-per-pupil increase in the district’s founda­ tion grant from the state, to $9,858 per student, based on the governor’s budget proposal. He expects to see a know of any other districts that do. Maybe there’s somebody who can answer those types of questions. But personally, I think we’re thinking too big,” he said. Board Vice President Krissy Hooson agreed, saying the board is “super sup­ portive” of what FFA is trying to do. “I don't want to just put a bam up and then two years later (have it) not be viable,” Hooson said. “We want to figure out how to make this viable for decades so that you have a really robust program.” Board member Derrick Brock sug­ gested that TK look at another district with an FFA program, such as Olivet in neighboring Eaton County, and speak to someone to address some of the unan­ swered questions the board has. “It would be great if someone could ... do a little more research and maybe come back with some answers. I know we’re doing a step-by-step process here,” Brock said. Board President Matt Powers has no problem with the district taking its time in addressing the project. “We’re better off going slow than being in a bad spot,” Powers said. > I i •i. Annemarie Allerding, Reese Bernstein, Olivia Bucher, Matthew Domenico, *Charlotte Drake, Lauren Gee, Riley Gurtowsky, * Ri ley Herron, * Ethan Holman, Daniel Jensen, Carter Krzysik, Adriana Meyers, Jadalie Miller, Ava Noteboom, Josalyn Russell, Bayley Smith, Brayden Thielen, Collin Tossava, Mazie Waterman. Jordyn Birdsall, Lily Bishop, Jackson Busson, Morgan Cross, Sydnie Diljak, Lola Grego, Mallory Harris, Colt Jousma, Madison Killian, Aubree Milcher, Aaron Minogue, Emilyah Neal, Maverik Peake, Cassie Rosenberg, Madison Stora, Allison Tefft, Ember Twiss, Emma Warner. * 1 4 Highest honors (3.75 and above) Honor roll (3.25-3,49) I \ «r ♦ ♦ 1 > I The price tag for purchasing and con­ structing a bam to support the FFA pro­ gram at Thomapple Kellogg High School is rising, and that has some school board members concerned. TK Assistant Superintendent Chris LaHaie provided an estimated cost for the bam project and this month’s school board meeting, including purchase and construc­ tion of the building as well as running infrastructure such as plumbing and electri­ cal to the building, at more than $262,000. And that doesn’t include future costs for operating the bam, such as utilities, buying feed for the animals, concrete for the proj­ maintenance and ect at no cost to the I’m thrilled that we district, LaHaie said. repairs and property have the FFA program. Several board casualty insurance, LaHaie told the board. I really am. I wanted to members say they have questions that The district earlier see us have the program have not yet been this year received a for quite a few years, $48,363 grant through answered. The the Eaton Regional but it seems like we’re board’s Finance Committee reviewed Educational Service biting off a lot more the proposal prior to Agency to be used than we should with his Monday night’s full to purchase the bam. meeting. In addition, an anon­ project 77 There seemed to ymous donor has David Smith be still an awful lot offered a $50,000 School board member, Thornapple Kellogg Schools of unknowns, like donation toward ±e who’s going to take project. If approved, care of tine animals in the summer, who’s the remaining cost would come out of the even going to take care of the animals in district’s capital projects fund, LaHaie said. the evening, if an animal gets loose, what The district received a quote last month tlie operating budget is going to be for a of $49,705 from Elite Metal Buildings program like this,” board member David out of Arizona for the bam, which would Smith said. be a metal structure with a sidewall of 60 “I’m thrilled that we have the FFA pro­ feet, an end wall of 60 feet that includes a gram. 1 really am. I wanted to see us have lean-to, and a pre-pitch height of 18 feet. ±e program for quite a few years, but it However, the bid did not include a cost for seems like we’re biting off a lot more than assembling the structure. we should with his project.” Another company, SE Agricultural & Sitiitil proposed starting small witli the Commercial from Byron Center, offered FFA program. a higher cost for the bam of $72,876, but Caledonia doesn’t have a bam. I don’t also offered a quote for assembly work of TMVEL fflfW* ** » I Melany Vargas, Zoe Watson, Memphis White. $43,571, LaHaie said. LaHaie went on to detail the additional work and expense that will go with the bam project. “We looked at the cost to provide site work and gravel, to set the building on ... (there’s also costs for) septic and pipe, water line and a frost-free hydrant,” LaHaie said. Some of those additional costs include $31,000 for electrical work, including $19,910 for interior electrical, nearly $13,000 for plumbing and $14,780 for spray foam insulation, according to figures supplied by LaHaie to the board. Three companies have agreed to provide Staff Writer I r Estimated cost forTKHS FFA barn tops $262,000 r « IB 10th grade 12th grade % A tX'llON BIIOGFI HEARING honor roll ir w. Thursday, June 20, 2024 9 1 f reduction in state categorical fund­ ing, such as for mental health and behavioral support, that helped bol­ ster the district’s finances this year, “All indications are they’re not going to continue like they have,” LaHaie said. In addition, the TK district is expected to see a cut in federal funding of more than $1 million under the new budget, primarily resulting from the conclusion of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act that was enacted in response to the CO VID-19 pandem- " ic. The last of the ESSER funds is to be spent by the end of September. Of the district’s planned spending for 2024-25, 83 percent is in salaries benefits for teachers, administrators, support staff and other employees. “We see some savings from retire­ ments and staff that have left, and replacing them with younger staff that are lower on the pay scale,” LaHaie said. LaHaie is projecting an enrollment decrease of 29 students, which would mark the fifth consecutive year of enrollment declines at TK, to 3,110 students. The district’s enrollment peak was 3,213 students in the 201920 fiscal year, according to LaHaie. The new budget has no pro­ gramming cuts. In addition to the Wonders curriculum implementation, the district has adopted a vocational education program and is continuing to use compensatory learning tools to help students facing various chal­ lenges, LaHaie said. “We're being intentional and we're being responsible with these funds ... We want to do great things with them,” LaHaie said. LaHaie hopes to have a better idea what tlie district’s revenues after the state approves its school aid budget. “We’ll continue to monitor this. We don’t know what the school aid fund budget is going to be for next year. Hopefully, we’ll know in the next couple of weeks, and that'll be the first work that goes into looking at the (budget) amendment for 24-25,” he said. . * Free marijuana lockboxes available June 22 Residents can help keep their controlled substances safe and out of reach from young kids with free marijuana lock­ boxes, being distributed Saturday, June 22. All are invited to drive through the Barry County Community Mental Health building parking lot, 500 Barfield Drive in Hastings, and pick up a free lockbox between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Although medical and recreational mar­ ijuana are legal in the slate of Michigan, it is important that everyone in posses­ sion of marijuana take steps to keep these substances locked up in a safe place. Lockboxes offer an option for adults to keep marijuana locked away from children and pets who could suffer adverse health effects due to accidental ingestion. A recent study found that in 2017, there were just over 200 reported cases of accidental consumption of can­ nabis edibles by children under six in the U.S. In 2021, the number shot up to 3,054 — an increase of 1,375 percent. Marijuana lockboxes help reduce the risk of harm to children due to acci­ dental ingestion and keep communities safe while supporting the medicinal use of marijuana. r �I I 10 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 20, 2024 WWW.HastingsBanner.com NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L. ALSPAUGH JEREMY BOURDO ASHLEY BOURDO PLAINTIFFS, vs. KYLE BRANCH (an unnamed occupants) Defendant ••«•***•••••*•••••«*•********************** Attorney for Defendant: Attorney for Plaintiff; McCarty Law Offices, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 269-694-6055 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AHN I 4 PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, il any, shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the tollowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M.. on July 11,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register ri si of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has y been made iq the conditions of a mortgage made by Kerri L DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15, 2015, wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assigness of Seller; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, for holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows; The lands and tenements are situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan described as follows: LOT 37 IN OAK OPENINGS PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 47, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street, Delton, Ml 49046. Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 Date: June 7, 2024 MCCARTY LAW OFFICES, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 Attorney for Jeremy Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 200 W. Allegan St., Otsego, Ml 49078 269-694-6055 Dean, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, the original Mortgagee, dated September 21,2005, and recorded on September 27,2005, as Instrument No. 1153395, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to HSBC Bank USA, National PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 24,2024, at 6:45 p.m. in the Commons Area of Hastings Mid­ dle School, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Ed­ ucation of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 20242025 budget. I The Board of'Education may not k^ptifs proposed 2024-2025 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2024-2025 budget, I including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 West Grand Street, Hast­ ings, Michigan. The property tax millage rate, proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget, will be a subject of the hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Jennifer Eastman, Secretary Hastings Board of Education week. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) f- Association, as trustee for the holders of the GSAA Home Equity Assignment of Mortgage dated July 30,2013, and recorded on CONSTRUCTION September 11,2013, as Instrument No. 2013-011131, in Barry Continued from Page 1 Trust 2005-15, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine and 57/100 U.S. Dollars ($122,649.57). Said premise is situated at 425 N. Monroe Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THAT PART OF LOTS 35,36 AND 37 OF ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTTS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED INLIBER10FPLATS0NPAGE59.DESCRIBEDAS:FR0MASTAKE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE EAST ON THE SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH IS THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET AND PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET 86.8 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37; THENCE NORTHEAST ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 37.17.5 FEET TO A STAKE WHICH IS 132.0 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 37; THENCE FROM THE STAKE SOUTH 68 DEGREES EAST 154.9 FEET TO A STAKE IN CENTER OF LOT 35; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES WEST 46.5 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL SECTION LINE WHICH IS THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 35; THENCE WEST 132.0 FEET TO THE STAKE ON THE EAST SIDE OF MONROE STREET WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET The Hastings Area School System’s sinking fund was used to pay for the dem­ olition of the Central Elementary Annex building, which was taken down last determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act Berlin said a renewal of the millage will be on the ballot in November. “The sinking fund will be on the ballot in November,” he said. “With our current one, we’ll be able to collect through next winter, but that would be the last if it doesn’t pass.” Summer 2024 projects The first projects of those outlined in the $17 million bond proposal began earlier this month. Playground equip­ ment at each elementary school in the district is being replaced with newer models, new lockers are being installed at Star Elementary and the old road sign at Star Elementary has also been removed. Other projects are set to be complet­ ed later this summer. The high school, middle school and community center roofing material will be removed and replaced, new LED monument signs will be installed at each building in the of 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 05/30/2024 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI005331-24. (06-06)(06-27) Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting June 10, 2024 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Consent agenda Guernsey Lake Fireworks permit NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: SHIRLEE A. PALMA, Deceased THE SHIRLEE A. PALMA LIVING TRUST TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, SHIRLEE A. PALMA, who lived at 7300 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, Ml 49333, died May 24, 2024, No probate estate has been nor is expected to be commenced. Creditors of the decedents, the decedents’ estate and THE SHIRLEE A. PALMA LIVING TRUST dated June 1, 2018, are notified that all claims will be forever barred unless presented to LINDA KLUNDER of 9183 24th Avenue, Jenison, Ml 49428 trustee of THE SHIRLEE A. PALMA LIVING TRUST dated 11-7-95, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. district, and the community center will receive a new rooftop HVAC unit. Many projects utilizing the school’s sinking fund are also set to be com­ pleted this summer. Northeastern Elementary will receive repairs to its parking loL the middle school will receive additional outdoor basketball hoops and the high school will see a replacement set of concrete stairs near the athletic department entrance. Southeastern Elementary will receive both a new accessible ramp and stair­ case as well as repairs to its parking lot The sinking fund was also used to pay for the demolition of the Central Elementary Annex. Built around the turn of the 20th century, the building had gone unused by the district for several years and had fallen into disrepair. The space the building stood on will provide additional playground space for students. A bus loop is also planned at the site to help facilitate traffic flow during student pick-up and drop-off times. Summer 2025 and 2026 projects Berlin said next summer will see the rest of the school’s repair and mainte­ nance projects completed or underway. Double pane windows will be installed at Southeastern and Northeastern Elementary, as well as renovations to bathrooms at Central Elementary and the high school. The high school locker room will be renovated next year, as well as an area next to the gym which is set to become a commons area. Summer 2026 will wrap up the bond’s project with a few of its bigger items, including updates to the middle school locker rooms, renovations to the high school cafeteria and renovations to the high school library. w iA.*! I t I I ri 15^ Dated: June 14, 2024 LINDA KLUNDER, Trustee 9183-24th Avenue Jenison, Ml 49428 JeshuaT. Lauka, Esq. (P71958) David, Wierenga & Lauka, PC. Attorneys for Trustee 99 Monroe Avenue NVV. Suite 1210 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 616-454-3883 for sale Adjourned at 6:57 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor 9 Vi ns »WI ^Bkw The Hastings City / Barry County Airport Commission Taakee Springs Township is seeking Letters of Interest from parties or individ­ uals interested in providing management services 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 for the Hastings City / Barry County Airport (9d9) 269-795-90911 FAX 269-795-2388 located at 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings Ml 49058. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Please submit Letters of Interest and accompany­ SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE JUNE 26th. 2024 ing documentation to Michael Brown, Barry County Ci 6 PM Administrator, 220 W/. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING OF mfarown@barfycounty.org. no later than 4pm on June 30,2024. Please include with your Letter The Yankee Springs Township Board will hold of Interest a brief resume or other description of a Special Meeting to conduct a Public Hearing your qualifications and a list of relevant references. on the proposed Township Budget Fiscal Year Questioris can be directed to Michael Brown, Coun­ 2024-2025 at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs ty Administrator at mbrown@barrvcountv.oro or Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 on; Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 At 6:00 PM The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed Budget will be a subject of this hearing. The 2024-2025 Water System budget will also be a subject of this hearing. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise H "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any able for public inspection at the Township Office such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial American with Disabilities Notice: The Yankee siatu.s includes children under the age of 18 living with parcnb or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal A copy of the proposed budgets will be avail­ on and after June 19,2024, during regular office hours. Springs Township Board Wilt provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mMaterials being considered at the meeting to individuals at the Meeting upon 7 days’ notice to the Township Supervisor, 284 opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. N. Briggs Road. Middleville, Ml 49333. Phone 269-795-9091/Fax 269-795-2388 Mike Cunningham BOUAL MOUBMO ORPORTUNITT Yankee Springs Township Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS FY ’25 Lead Line Replacement Program Plumbing Contract SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125,1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 11, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Dione Campbell, single woman Original Mortgagee: MiMutual Mortgage Date of mortgage: September 20,2023 Recorded on September 28, 2023, in Document No. 2023-007668, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred tighty-Six and 02/100 Dollars ($173,886.02) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 6 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 5 of Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records, Commonly known as 243 Thatcher St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.i449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for its Fiscal Year 2025 Lead Line Replacement Program, Plumbing Contract. on active duty, if your period of active duty has ^ncluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the Bid proposal forms and speciBcations are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. June 27, 2024 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly markedi on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - FY ‘25 Lead Line Replacement Program - Plumbing Contract”. Travis J. Tale. P.E.. Director of Public Services Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1531679 (05-30)(06-20) » • •« «• . kJS/2 I'.f 1 t * 2 I 'I V* gSfIK 12? uHi a y jipc i* , ■ ir ■ jt ’ BK SQ.«JI r 1 _ _ * 4» LiXsa ai'jca:' 1 t AL 1 • fv •-•fc « >*. ■ •« * «? . 4* r ♦ .ri» ■< ' * ** ik'^LCSTC’t.-. •; * •.ft 'T *”< 43 1 'r i e 8 iiW * ■Ui <> .... i '1^ i. % "ia J / r STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29828-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Dean Martin Endres. Date of birth: 12-4-1963. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Dean Martin Endres, died 5-3-2024. : Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Endres of 7587 E. Morgan Lane. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 personal representative, or to both the probate court al 206 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/13/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3512 Michael Endres 7587 E. Morgan Lane SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-889-5569 ( J > 4 ♦u «» «x I ri ’ « »«* . n > I. 1 1 & A. W ' t I t 5 I J I I I I 1 I I > 4 ' F T • a • ’K £2 X, 1 . * “ X L NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor, Alan Lee Johnson, DOB: 12/08/1951 SSN: xxxx-xx-7686, who lived at 10572 Keim Rd., Freeport, Ml 49325. died 04/14/2024. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Alan Lee Johnson Trust dated April 12. 2016 as amended, will be forever banned unless presented to Courtney Duffy Trustee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication. « s S's k w s V • ^4 Date: 06/17/2024 Courtney Duffy 3380 Chickering Rd. Belding, Ml 48809 616-644-2436 S'-A’?! SV < ■« « ♦ ,***’**1 I II I > • ♦ 1 ■ Resolution 2024-10 Foreclosed properties REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST AIRPORT MANAGEMENT SERVICES HASTINGS CITY/BARRY COUNTY AIRPORT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE; • r- I 269-945-1414. I �1 >1 1 ft 1 ** I V ft I « -.J; 5 -k. ft I s I 4 X I \ \x k r <? L SPORTS V s 4 * I V k> 1 b r. #• r * < * a: % p L 4■ * 6 -7 , >> Hll IIAMH/^BANNER 1» * X ?' I ■ Maple Valley magic runs out f V • ' V. \ i L t 1 ft Lions fall to now two-time defending champs in D4 state semi’s i> »(?- * X 4 t f ..4 ♦X •’§ '•N c •l W*.’ tV K? <« •< ■K SI *•t s, ♦ I A . Sports Editor & *' r They won more baseball games than any varsity baseball team in Maple Valley history. But the season did finally end like it did for all those teams before. Like ±e 1975 state runner-up team, and like then ballplayer/now head coach Bryan Carpenter’s 1993 district championship team, the 2024 season ended with a loss. The pin-striped, powder blue, blonde­ haired magic the Maple Valley boys wielded through their state tournament run finally ran out inside Michigan State University’s McLane Stadium in East Lansing Friday. The Lions (29-8) were bested 5-1 by number one-ranked and defending champion Beal City (32-7) in the state semifmals, after three straight comefrom-behind, late-inning victories to claim their program’s first regional championship in 49 years and a spot in the MHSAA Division 4 final four. The Lions’ couple best chances to catch the Aggies, after the Beal City boys built a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, ended in the glove of Aggie second baseman Cuyler Smith. Maple Valley seniors Connor Joseph, Ayden Wilkes, Callan Hoefler and Cam Carpenter all took one of their last varsity at-bats in the top of the fifth inning, and the Lions couldn’t have really hoped for more as they tried to dig out of a 4-1 hole. But Beal City made the plays that state champi­ ons make. Right fielder Bennett Glide lunged toward the right field line to make a catch an inch above the grass keeping Joseph from a leadoff single. Wilkes beat out an infield single and Hoefler > • i*^’**'* A**S' & . < * * 1 ft w 4 V, _ e. ! >• ■’S 555?:' <. % 'A •< •L iTi * b *•* . % 4 * *♦ r > * 4 < 'X b •s * » ORI ^-7- A ^**5 Sfe? 1. fee Tsr* I * n T I* BRETT BREMER v- • • ** r 7^ft I• ■J^said W . f i^^^EDirws PC *nr L7 -LELPAUiIii,,^ Mie ip 4& •1“ ^li? ’ fa i <k f 1 ^jl - V yrret a-u m tW »n- ^2O26’aiD8]^0^^ / •t*x. v^ (J 5^. JO 1 r 2 r*i-1 MlSl i ■« 2 ■ jXicar y s i 1 sdoi cafeteria 3X5 IS, BPJr lIi^ijlblfo. r > •F»isrc?:KMC»thf 1 R f? jFsr^t^ ••«'f2 a Ku’aies’ riKIOCBtWS, ,* tesdenffE® »«. iZr»57’'J5 » Mi. r • TZ1 .• / s • Assistant coach Dean Wieber. Carson Milbourn, Ayden Wilkes and Isaac Haas baseball leaa. sbaws Ils appreciation to 'S’ . State Semfcal Inside Michigan State UnIve,sitys McLane Stadicn, In East Lansing S“™ X-X walked to put two on wi± one out, and it looked like more late-inning heroics were coming from the Lions. Beal City pitcher Josh Wilson, who went the distance to save Aggie ace Cayden Smith for Saturday’s state championship game, struck out Lion junior Jakeb McDonald on three pitch­ es for the second out of the inning, leaving Cam Carpenter as the potential tying run at the plate with two out. , Cam took a ball, watched a strike, go by and then fouled one off down at his feet. He hit a little liner on ±e 2-2 pitch towards right Centerfield. McDonald said he doesn’t always keep a close eye on the field from the dugout when his team is down, but I r VS21W r f > * 9 ft' ft • MHttsft"* Ik ft « *1* Ly . .1 • • -s^V 4 •5 1 w W AM ii:*’ r « w :7 -w »> ti'J^ 1 & 0ZTf ;c' e*4 ?V . ■ ♦ KM “ - ?• '■ii*r N« «M* */ I - •« J8JC yr^ - 4^ J' it r *1 .,4f^ t —--M- » • -? »k I I « w &K . 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) » ^K ■tt ii®’ Iftfl Ml 4 f M»4 i 1 '• £ .1 ?'l U ft .*» * 1 i --^ u ) I1 J Ml I > I p ' V 1 ' 4 r ■A ft ft J Kj I I r * ft 1I J. < J srililfiitiM fMEtW es^ III ft 1 i ’ ’ . *> ft » A L / z ’C-“_*tr Jr r Xi • f > ) I *■1 « I > .A I Ih 4 rr • JJ ^JT6 » I I, I 4 i wnnr:: J 11 I * rw I Thursday, June 20, 2024 we : ( WWW HasHngsBanner.com I he did jump up to get a view when he heard the ting off Cam’s bat. “I just see [the second baseman] jumping up and thought that might have a chance to go over, and then they might have to put in their ace to pitch, and we’ll have a rally going, but he barely caught it.” “I can’t believe that kid caught that ball,” Cam said. “I was trying to battle with two strikes and I hit one over the kid’s, well I thought I hit it over his head, and the kid made an amazing play. You can’t be mad. I was hoping to score a run. There is only so much you can do.” The Lions did all they could for as long as they could all postseason. “We had opportunities. They made some great plays defensively,” coach Biyan Carpenter said. “Our kids never rolled over. They put good at-bats together, they put the ball in play. I couldn’t be more proud of what they did. They never quit. Even in that sev­ enth inning, there was a belief that we could do this. The Lions’ one scoring rally, in the top of the fourth, started with a ball the Aggies should have caught, but didn’t. Cam hit a pop-up down the left field line with one out and raced safely into second base as the ball dropped in off the Aggie shortstop. Two pitches later, freshman Teegen McDonald doubled into left to score Cam from second. Senior Andrew Shepard was hit by a pitch with two out and Teegen McDonald still on second, but Carson Milboum grounded out to Caylen Smi± at second for the final out of the inning. The Aggies answered right back with a run in the bottom of the fourth and then added another in the bottom of the fifth. Beal City went on to win its second straight MHSAA Division 4 State Championship with a 10-0 win over I ' K w >•11. « '*4* « » r '■ * TT I M r< kta , > r X., ^3*01^ k I V J F " •1 t r fflK ft 3 f < •v * ♦ vwW • F i* t ■ • «« *•- . t I, I ft ♦ S.' I I > .4 •rz. I > > ft'.’’ < -,i T b > Maple Valley senior leadoff hitter Ayden Wilkes hustles to beat out an infield single during his team’s 5-1 loss to Beal City in the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinal inside Michigan State University’s McLane Stadium in East Lansing Friday, June 14. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Norway in Saturday’s state final. Norway beat Marine City Cardinal 3-2 in their state semifinal bailgame Friday. The Aggies were playing in the state final for the third consecutive season. They had a runner-up fin ish in 2022 before the back-to-back titles. The Lions were just the third team to score against Beal City this postseason. The Aggies have shut out four foes and forced three mercy rule shortened ball­ games this postseason. The Aggies’ Jake Gauthier led off ±e bottom of the fourth with a double See MAGIC on 12 I Smith returns to DKHS sideline as head ball coach V ft BRETT BREMER - * Sports Editor 10 A > i" lHe- .s ♦. ''t'j »« f^- L • t. > ■■ 9-' F* I •r f I I I J Ryan Bates didn’t have to carry out any elaborate fakes in the backfield to hand off the varsity football coaching gig at Delton Kellogg High School this spring. He got to turn and put it into the belly of Delton Kellogg alumnus Brooks Smith, a former Delton Kellogg football player and assistant coach, who has spent the past few sea­ sons as an assistant in the Allegan and Pennfield programs. “It is home,” Smith said of getting the chance to coach at DKHS. “It is where I graduated from. I have never been a head football coach, but that was one of my lifelong goals.” He said he applied for a handful of head coaching jobs over the years, but looking back he knows that he wasn’t ready the first few times. “I didn’t know I wasn’t ready then. The fact that I do know that now probably tells me I am more ready,” Smith said. “As a younger man, I think you’re motivated by different things. You want to prove what you know a little bit. Now I kind of come more at it from a place where this is entirely for the kids. I really believe I have to love the kids and give them the best experience possible, and that’s just maturing with age.” Building bonds between players, coaches and the community is number one. He said he’s never been a part of a successful football program that wasn’t like a family. Of the five Barry County area high schools with varsity football programs. three will have new varsity football coaches in the upcoming 2024 season. Trent Harvey has been hired to take over the Maple Valley varsity football team and Tim Swore is the new head coach at Lakewood High School. Smith graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in the spring of 2000 after playing high school foot­ ball under DKHS Hall of Fame coach Rob Heethuis. He said he started out as a running back and moved to the offensive line in middle school. He started out as a guard and then moved to tackle when coach Hee±uis decided rotating linemen on and off the field after a tough loss to Gull Lake early in the 1998 season. Smith said he was always intrigued by the mental aspect of the game, learning how to beat the guy across the line of scrimmage from him. He earned his bachelor's degree at Olivet College and went on to earn a masters in sports administration from Ohio University. Smitli coached under Bates for a number of years at Delton Kellogg before he went seeking ave­ nues to create a more diverse knowl­ edge base. Smith coached on fellow DK alum­ nus Chris Madill’s staff at Allegan High School for a few years before joining the Pennfield program as an assistant coach for the fall of 2023. Madill is now the offensive coordina­ tor at the University of Olivet. Smith still lives in the area and is currently employed by the family business. Smith Well & Pump. He also was motivated to take the coachSee SMITH RETURNS on 12 ♦ ft I 1. 'f I 4 I �s k 1 • » V 9 Thursday, June 20, 2024 12 7 MHSAA looking to keep , growing ranks of officials I 1 lu I c A t www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I t I I i ■ I 1 The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2024-25 school year. The MHSAA registered approxi­ mately 8,700 officials for the 202324 school year, an increase of nearly five percent over 2022-23 as the ranks continue to build back toward pre-COVID totals. All officials who register may sign up for up to two sports as part of , their registration. Officials also will receive membership in the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), which comes with a variety of educational and training resources and the NASO’s Shield liability insurance that will provide $6 million in coverage for offi­ cials while they are working both MHSAA and non-MHSAA events. For new and returning officials, a $70 fee covers registration for up to two sports. Officials may regis­ ter for additional sports at $16 per sport. To avoid a $30 late fee, all fall sport registration applications must be received by Aug. 19, 2024. Winter sports registrations must be received by Nov. 18 to avoid the late fee, and spring sports registra­ tions must be received by March 24, 2025. Online registration can be accessed by clicking “Officials” on the home page of the MHSAA Website at www.mhsaa.com. More information about officials registra­ tion may be obtained by contacting the MHSAA by phone at (517) 332-5046 or by e-mail at register(g mhsaa.com. There is an officials’ registration test for first-time officials and offi­ cials who were not registered during the past school year, derived from the MHSAA Officials Guidebook. New officials and those who didn’t officiate during 2023-24 also must complete the online MHSAA Principles of Officiating course. Additional exams must be taken by those registering for football or basketball for the first time or •< t f. 4^ < * I i A Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School graduating class of 2024 who will be competing in collegiate athletics (front from left) Emma Schut, Whitney Ruger. Lucas Van Meter, (back) Tyler Gavette, Jaxan Sias and Logan Snelling are acknowledged during the Trojans annual senior signing day ceremony in May at TKHS. I I f I I I J J I I I I I I 1 TKHS celebrates group of college-bound athletes BREH BREMER Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg High School honored its six seniors who have signed National Letters of Intent to compete in collegiate athletics at a senior signing day ceremony last month. The group includes members of the 2024 graduating class of TKHS Tyler Gavette, Whitney Ruger, Emma Schut, Jaxan Sias, Logan Snelling and Lucas Van Meter. Van Meter has plans to run cross country and track and field for Davenport University. He really found his stride as a senior this spring on the TKHS varsity boys’ track and field team setting a new school record in the 800-meter run and with Sias on the 4x400-meter relay team. He finished the season as the state runner-up in the 800. Sias was a state qualifier in the 400meter dash as a junior and played some varsity basketball that year as well, but really put his combination of size, strength and speed to use on the football field. He has plans to play fddtball at Alma College., SMITH RETURNS Continued from Page 11 I I iI i t 1 I I r I I I r I « * I ing job in Delton Kellogg by the fact that he has a handful of nieces and nephews in varsity and youth sports in Delton. Coaching here, rather than in any of the other schools he was looking at within a 30-mile radius, will give him a bet­ ter chance of seeing them grow and compete. The new DK head coach learned a lot about X’s and O’s in that first fall at Allegan. He said that Tiger team had to try a little bit of every­ thing to survive offensively. They ran a frill house Wing-T one week and a five-wide spread with quick passing concepts the next. “My X’s and O’s knowledge is never where I want it to be, but I feel like I have learned a lot about how to coach the game over both those stops [at Allegan and Pennfield,]” Smith said. Bates took over the Delton Kellogg program beginning with the 2010 season. His teams qualified for the state postseason six times and won three playoff games. Ravaged by injuries, the Delton Kellogg var­ sity team was 3-6 in the fall of 2023. The outgoing Panther head coach also played and coached under Heethuis, who Bates noted can still be spotted in the stands in Delton on Thursday and Friday nights. Bates coached under a couple of gentle­ men following Heethuis’ retirement, and he said that time was import­ ant to him in learning different approaches to running a program Gavette, a running back/defensive back with Sias on the TK varsity foot­ ball team, missed much of his senior season due to an injury but showed off enough talent to earn the chance to compete with the Hope College foot­ ball team next season. Snelling was one of the top pitchers for the TK varsity baseball team this spring and closed his senior year with six shut-out innings in the Trojans’ dis­ trict semifinal win over West Michigan Aviation Academy early this month. He’ll be a part of the Aquinas College baseball program next season. Her senior season rewards haven’t all been announced yet, but Schut was one of the top performers in the history of the TKHS varsity girls’ soccer program over the course of her four varsity seasons. She was named second team all-state last spring as a junior and honorable mention all­ state as a sophomore. Her plans are to continue playing at Southern Indiana University. A long-time dancer, Ruger has plans to provide her athleticism to the Spring Arbor University cheer team next season. just like Smith’s time away from DKHS. “I could not be more proud or excited for Brooks,” Bates said. “He works very hard at his craft and is truly the perfect fit for Delton Kellogg. There are very few occasions where a high school football coach has the opportunity to retire on his own terms without scrutiny, community pressure, or controversy. And it is even more rare that he can rest easy knowing that the program is being turned over to the best possible situation for the next head coach. “This community has been so supportive of me and my staff over the years and I am sure they will be just as supportive to coach Smith. Brooks is a man with great charac- ■ ter and leadership. He will make the Panther Nation proud and make this program his own while continuing the great Delton Kellogg football tradition.” Smith is already hard at work. He is hosting a.m. and p.m. weight-lift­ ing sessions at the high school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The heat pushed some workouts back this week. He has plans to host an OTI (opportunity to improve) to install some defensive concepts Monday and 7-on-7 work gets started Wednesday, June 26. He was only officially hired in the last two weeks, and he’s been doing his best to blend some of his ideas for what a summer program should be with the stuff coach Bates put in place while the Panthers were on the hunt for their new head coach. I s t:' t ** # I < • Back door is open • Burlap, Quilt Cottons, Denim, Canvas, Toweling • 108^> Wide Quilt Backs i _____ QUESTIONS: ASK US... Trayfor our nation SiitenA 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-96 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm r• * r * F •r 4 The Michigan High School Athletic Association is now accepting registrations online and by mail for game officials for the 202425 school year looking to keep growing their ranks since the I r Covid lull in 2020. (Photo by Brett Bremer) those who were not registered for those sports during the previous school year. Links to the Officials Guidebook, Principles of Officiating presentation and the football and basketball mechanics manuals can be found by following the “New Officials” link on the Officials page of the MHSAA Website. There also are opportunities to officiate for students at least 14 years old and in grades 9-12 through the MHSAA Legacy, Program. Juniors and seniors may officiate subvarsity contests, while freshmen and sophomores may officiate contests at the middle school/junior high levels. Mentor officials will work events with Legacy participants to provide guidance and support. Find infor­ mation on the Legacy Program by clicking ^‘Officials Registration” on the Officials page of the MHSAA Website and following the “Legacy Program” link. I «< J J • I ft * 0*1 ■ . I MAGIC Continued from Page 11 into left field. He went to third on a bunt single by Lane Gross. A sacrifice bunt moved Gross to second with one out. Blake Walcutt followed with an RBI single to right field that scored Gauthier, but a fine relay from the right fielder Milboum, to Cam Carpenter at first to Hoefler at the plate cut down Gross trying to score from second. The Aggies got their run in the bot­ tom of the fifth without a hit. Back-toback walks, a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly into center field combined to push across a run. The Lions didn’t cower in the face of the defending champs, and there weren’t any heads hanging and not many tears (among the players at least.) There was pride. Jakeb McDonald pitched for the Lions allowing five runs on six hits and three walks. Hoefler threw the sixth inning allowing one hit. “Be ready from pitch one,” coach Carpenter said when asked about the lessons learned from the loss. “They jumped on us early in that first inning. I don’t want to say we were wide-eyed and awe-struck, but this is new to us and they have been there. I think just coming in, every pitch matters.” Jakeb said he felt like he had a better grasp of how to handle the talented, top of the Aggie lineup after it hit him hard ill that first inning. A double by leadoff hitter Cayden Smith, a walk to Owen Mckenny, an RBI triple down the right field line by Jack Fussman and an RBI double into center by Wilson had the Aggies up 3-0- four batters into the game. “The top four hitters, you can’t throw a fastball in the middle of the zone otherwise they’ll smash iL” Jakeb said. “The second and third times when they came up I just threw off speed stuff outside the zone trying to get them to swing. “After the first inning, we really came and fought back. We didn’t just keel over and say, you’re Beal City, you’re the defending champs and all that. You should win this. We just kept fighting and then we just hit it right at them a lot of times and they found gaps.” On the other side, Jakeb said Wilson had some good off speed stuff of his own while also having some of the toughest velocity the Lions faced all tournament. Wilson got the complete game win on the mound for the Aggies. He struck out eight and walked two. Maple Valley had three hits, two singles from Teegen and one from Wilkes. Wilkes got one more at bat after that fifth-inning single. He came up after two quick outs in the too of the sev­ enth. He popped the first pitch he saw up to Aggie first baseman Mckenny. Beyond the bag at first, Wilkes dropped his helmet and held his head with his fingers in his bleach blonde hair before being gathered in by his teammates. “It was super cool. It is a great expe­ rience,” Cam Carpenter said of playing in the semi’s at MSU. “I got to play a couple more games with my boys. There is nobody I would rather play my last games with.” Coach Carpenter hopes for more good things to happen for Maple Valley baseball in the future even with the loss of the seniors at the top of the line-up. “We are definitely senior led, but you saw some of the little kids here that have blonde hair,” coach Carpenter said. “That is our best recruit­ ing tool right there is what those guys just did this year. We have a great group of seniors that we’re going to miss like crazy, but we’ll go at it again next year.” The Lion head coach said he is look­ ing forward to what the enthusiasm for this state tournament run means for t|ie high school program in the future. “The impact of this senior class is hard to tell. We will measure this in three, four, five years when we see our numbers go up and kids excited about baseball at Maple Valley and all of that. They have no idea what they have accomplished, and what they have done, and what that means. We will get the benefits of their efforts for a long time now.” Coach Carpenter estimated there were 500 people at the team’s pep rally at Griswold Field at Roger Corey Diamond in Vermontville Thursday, and the Maple Valley half of McLake Stadium was just as full as the defend­ ing state champs’ side. “That is what Maple Valley is,” coach Carpenter added. “I am so proud of them for supporting us, and thank­ ful. Our kids appreciate it.” T it ♦ ( I I ♦ ♦ ♦ J � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-06-27.pdf 7b0e18bc89a085ea5068a3d2b4ab960f PDF Text Text r INSIDE TODAY'S EDITION CHARLTON PARK SELECTED FOR AARP GRANT I CITY CDUNCIL FILLS VACANT SEAT »y u! ' '.^r • * OUTDOOR YOUTH DAY SET * PAGES PAGE 9 PAGE 3 I A I THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 26 www.HasringsBanner.com ► . w. jf K ' 'A I z U Ml ' I * * i ■^1 91 L *» T** IK I HM ? . •J 1 •( ti ! I j i 4 » I Ibk t ..4C) *1 h r J ” t i I'M ■A > Tj la « ' 'X lA ♦ V r J V to t 4 1 • # 'f K- W * 1 I !i k ^1/ o I J ,1 f .'^Qi;?. » 1, t■ -■i'\^sr ' II > u; * . I 1 I k J . I 4. J *&« »r? Crews work at the scene of East Ickes Road near Bird Road in Baltimore Township after a single-vehicle accident resulted in one fatality. (Photo provided by Michigan state Police) Michigan State Police investigated and reported on a deadly auto accident that played out in Baltimore Township during the late morning on Saturday. Troopers stationed at MSP’s post in Wayland were summoned to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at East Ickes Road near Bird Road. Police received an auto­ mated alert from an iPhone that indicated that a potential crash had transpired. 1 See ACCIDENT on 2 Barry County hosts bevy of Fourth of July festivities ll Solar energy ordinance amended; public hearing slated for July 22 JAYSON BUSSA Editor JAYSON BUSSA Editor Barry County residents have no shortage of Fourth of July festivities to partake in as the holiday approaches next Thursday, For those who would like to forgo mas­ sive fireworks and their loud explosions and, instead, transform themselves to a sim­ pler time, Historic Charlton Park has you covered. Every year, the park hosts its annual OldFashioned Fourth of July and Veteran’s Barbecue, where attendees can participate in games like the three-legged race, hay bale tossing and a watermelon eating com­ petition. 4®BIB MMg{ B 1 7^’wWWBi^ » See FOURTH OF JULY on 9 r 11 / r 4 Barry County's planning and zoning ordinance to regulate solar energy projects will be the subject of a public hearing on the evening of July 22 at the Tyden Center in Hastings. ? Bairy County Planning and Zoning has drafted an ordinance to regulate solar energy projects and will hold a public hearing on it during July 22’s planning commission meet­ ing at the Tyden Center in Hastings. Earlier this month, Barry County Planning Director and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus distributed a draft ordinance to all jurisdictions throughout the county and other stakeholders, including Consumers Energy, for them to review and provide feedback on. His department is the planning authority for 11 townships and two villages in Barry County. Last week, McManus spoke in front of the county’s committee of tlie whole saying that his department had received feedback and would work to implement it into the ordinance. See SOLAR on 9 First Hastings Pride Festivai taking place Saturday f I r HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer Hastings is set to host its first Pride festi­ val this Saturday. The event is set to take place from I to 6 p.m. on June 29 at Thomapple Plaza in downto\\m Hastings. Several communi­ ty businesses and organizations will be represented at the event, including local organizations providing support to LGBTQ youth. Live music and entertainment will be fea­ tured throughout the event. Hastings native and award-winning folk artist Spencer Jordan Lake’s annual "Ring of Fire" is set to return for a third time this Fourth of July, featuring hundreds of flares lighting the perimeter of Jordan Lake. (File photo provided) M F L I I B piNiiniiii ’■o 4 e 7 I ’’n 0 1 B 7 1 I Q I• « * w **** c _ w f ’ • 9 I i * 9 C & See PRIDE FESTIVAL on A HASTINGS PRIDE FESTIVAL Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Featuring live entertainment and resources for the LGBTQ+ community Thornapple Plaza 301 E. State St., Hastings 3 A I LaJoye is set to perform at 3 p.m. followed by a family-friendly drag performance at 4 p.m. Yoga sessions will take place in Pocket Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday’s event is set to be the first Pride festival held in Hastings, and one of the first to be held in Barry County. Last year saw the first Pride event held in Middleville, which was hosted there again earlier this month. Hastings hosted a small-scale celebration last year, inviting the public to a “Pop-Up Pride” event in the Left Field Coffee Ihr, formerly located •-4- ^TT? • . ( >• Rooted in Community IVifh a new name and look. z J* Edwanl Josies* <2 «■» J b L ■» 4 I or s 3 Lb T» !? TM lilS ci m s a: :? * V t' a ss ««ar r k► > it » 4 -A d reSjiS «** CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB PAGES .’’f- OF X h4' Hastings BARRY COUNTY Insurance ■ [Rn. I Visit us online to see what's new! > edwardjones.com | Member siPC <• < t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ >- Al-. I •, '.if J Editor 4 I MSP reports fatal accident in Baltimore Township I JAYSON BUSSA ♦x -z’ fj SINCE 1856 ! iJune proves to be deadly S on rural Barry County roads * •I‘1* 4.1 BARRY COUNTY TT - • A THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, June 27, 2024 V '1.7 -*-rV\ DEVOTED TO I I )1 �•*; I 2 v/ww. HastingsBanner .com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 27, 2024 I 1 I- Habitat for Humanity office damaged by storm; fundraising campaign ensues On June 16, a powerful storm pummeled the Hastings area, and the effects caused significant dam­ age to the Habitat for Humanity Barry County building. The storm’s winds and heavy rain caused debris to clog the facility's drainage system and pool on the aged roof, resulting in extensive leaks throughout the facility. The administrative offices suffered the greatest damage, though the Hastings ReStore also had flood­ ing. The facility is located at 1215 N Broadway St in Hastings. The immediate cost to repair the damaged roof was estimated at $10,000. However, contractors have strongly recommended a complete roof replacement due to its age and deteriorating condition. The cost of a new roof is project­ ed to be approximately $150,000. Insurance coverage will only cover the damaged interior of the build­ ing. The substantial expense poses a challenge, prompting Habitat for Humanity Barry County to initiate a community-wide fundraising campaign to gather the necessary funds. in response to the urgent need, Habitat for Humanity Barry County is launching a fundraising campaign to raise the $150,000 required for roof replacement. The organization is calling on the com­ munity, local businesses and indi­ viduals to contribute to this critical cause. “We have always relied on the strength and generosity of our community to support our mis­ sion. Now, we are in a position where we need that support more than ever,” said Cindy Preston, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Barry County. “A new roof will not only repair the dam­ age but will ensure the long-term sustainability of our facility.” Donations can be made directly through the organization’s website at hfhbarrycounty.org/roof. The organization is encouraging ±e community to spread the word about the fundraising campaign and consider making a donation. Local businesses, churches, school u "oups, and civic organizations can also participate by organizing fundraising events or providing match­ ing donations. In the coming weeks. Habitat for Humanity Barry County will be hosting various fundraising events and providing updates on I 4> I I L i 4 f 9 t 1 c I 4 1 I .9 99T 9afr it T’r: J I -- •L 1 orj t• ■ •4 5 * I t I .Il t II 5 M4. orr a r ^9 -wr 11^9999 r J X X * r tar- « fifti I I I < Bsr I •f ' ;-l: I It II I J I 5S.5r as*- I 4- < Preliminary plans for renovations to Green and Market streets have laid out a mini-roundabout at the intersection, aiming to both improve traffic flow and act I I as a traffic calming feature. Developers share information on upcoming Green and Market Street project »• I J r J 9 ( Annual July » Sale r Starts « Monday QUESTIONS; ASK US... I■ iWBi^ I, u 4 / y»z •4 Staff Writer A powerful recent storm caused damage to the roof and interior of Habitat for Humanity Barry County. The organization is now raising funds to replace its aging roof. (Photo provided) the progress of the campaign. For more information about upcoming events, visit hfhbarrycounty.org/ roof. Habitat for Humanity Barry County provides affordable hous­ ing solutions and helps families achieve homeownership. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat con­ structs and renovates homes for families in Barry County. The Hastings Habitat ReStore, a crucial part of the organization, not only supports these initiatives through its sales but also serves as a community resource for affordable furnishings and home improvement supplies. “We invest our time and money to build and repair homes for fam­ ilies in Barry County, so we don’t have resources available to provide for a need of this magnitude in our own facility,” Development Director Teresa Janzen said. She added that the organization relies on donations and sales from the Hastings ReStore for its general operating budget. Habitat for Humanity Barry County just celebrated its 35th anniversary. Developers have shared preliminary plans for a major street project coming to Hastings next year. City officials and developers behind the project held an open house last week Thursday regarding a sewer and street project coming to Green and Market Street. Ryan Arends, representing engineer­ ing firm Moore & Bruggink, provided information regarding preliminary plans for the project. The project will see major utility and road reconstruction on Green Street and Market Street starting in the spring of 2025. Green Street construction is set to take place from the entrance of Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway Avenue, with Market Street construc­ tion taking place from Green Street to State Street. The project is being taken on primar­ ily as a means to remove and replace water utilities to comply with state lead and copper standards. The city has opted to include some street infrastruc. ture updates in the project to cut down on costs and construction time. Arends said construction is expect­ ed to take place in several phases to maintain access to Corewell Health Pennock Hospital and local residenc­ * T. r 9 if Ambulance. June has proven to be an especially deadly one on Barry County roads. On June 5, a two-vehicle crash resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man from Plainwell, who suffered deadly injuries when he was ejected from his motor­ cycle after striking a van that was completing a turn. Speed was deemed a factor in that accident, which trans­ pired in Orangeville Township. More recently, on June 14, anoth­ er two-vehicle crash — this one in Baltimore Township — resulted in the death of an 84-year-old woman from Middleville, who was riding as a passenger in a vehicle that was struck as it completed a turn. That crash also remains under investigation. • 108^^ Quilt Backs, New Calico • Lydias Lace by Moda • Threads, Zippers, Trims, etc. 'S v ? • Cleaners OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm w 9 Y- ’IX ‘9 tn ... 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Several traffic-calming features are slated to be added to Green Street near Fish Hatchery Park and Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. .. -X * ••• (File photo) r . .( ‘C^ CLASSIFIEDS V -V . ^1* ’.- t- i TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 < * 'i> 'V *' ' T ^14 X' GARAGE SALE ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, June 29, 2024. 9am-5pm. 10221 S Norris Rd, Prai­ rieville. Church moving sale. EVERTHING MUST GO! Pews $30 each. BUSINESS SERVICES Hulst 218 E. Stale St., Hastings • 945-96 5^' * J *a ell (tflp •• 'll Chronicles 7:14 (Tray') “f Si4ten4^ J r.r*” •• I•* M ••I X es throughout the project’s timeline. Crews will dig up both streets to access water utilities underneath, replacing sanitary and storm sewers, lead water services and private sewer laterals within the public right of way. Market Street will have its water main replaced, although Arends said the Green Street water main already meets state standards and remains in good shape. When utility work is completed and roads are repaved, there will be sev­ eral changes coming to Green Street aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A mini-roundabout is set to be installed at the intersection of Green and Market Street, which will fit within the currently existing right of way. The street is also set to be widened from its current 26-foot width to 30 feet, allowing for the addition of marked bike lanes. Two pedestri­ an islands will be added at heavily foot-trafficked areas near the hospital, along with button-activated signs to alert drivers without heavily impeding traffic. “When a pedestrian comes to the crosswalk, they’ll push a button noti­ fying motorists that there is someone crossing the road,? Arends, said. “They don’t stop traffic, they just act to get the driver’s attention.” HUNTER MCLAREN z According to MSP, when troopers arrived on the scene, they observed a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. The occupant of the vehicle, who was unidentifiable, was found deceased inside. The county medical examiner was tasked with identifying the victim as authorities continue to look into the cause of the crash along with any other contributing factors. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office assisted MSP at the scene of the accident in addition to the Hastings Fire Department and Mercy ibe to 1*. •f « z* Continued from Page 1 # (Courtesy rendering) !• ACCIDENT ■ «* -< • 1^ nr *"***■ I i Pickup Station WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more ___ 1____ i_:_____ ________ ___ more mature mature hardw/nnd hardwood trooc trees fr, to e«ii sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying raying Premiums rremiums for tor Walnut, Walnut, White White Oak Oak, Tulip Popa 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured. liability & workman's comp. 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I «r X'- Wb• \ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I * k ■> t I '1 f i b 11 • �A •ij sSu I * n f I ^'^'^vw.HasfingsBanner.com 1 • d / I 1 e ■l I' k'V I 1 T I \V\ Staff Writer Mk t ' 1 frit . r w ( / “ I 'Al* I *-K w K A, ■? I f I i I I t I .1 .w f \ fli s t • I OhiSi ’ ’b'fe'% V •*5 f* *< es ijti >u I . « % t b s> M A r 11 m ^1,.. /I ■ « •i» jjSv. ►r* * • r^ 9 •*. T • - ------ — Hastings City Council members have appointed Terry Stenzelbarton to fill a vacant seat. Members voted to appoint Stenzelbarton to the board during their meeting Monday. He’ll be rep­ resenting the second ward of the city after former council member Mandy furrow’s resignation from the position in late may. Board members interviewed Stenzelbarton prior to their meeting. They didn’t deliberate long before appointing him to the position, likely m part because he was the only can­ didate who had applied to the position, Stenzelbarton told council mem­ bers he was interested in taking up the position as a way to give back to the community where he’s been a long-time resident. It will be his first time working on a municipal board, although Stenzelbarton said he did have experience working in law enforcement, fire services and the military. When asked what he felt was the city’s biggest priority, Stenzelbarton said he felt it was important to listen to younger residents and create suc­ cessful long-term plans. “I really don’t believe what I think matters,” he said. “I’m not an expert on city growth. What I would like to see is long-term planning. Five, 10, 25 years (ahead), so when we’re gone, the people who follow us, our next genera­ tion, are not left with a burden.” LI > \'2 .•***;:11 k -* iv lb * 4 b .• r.F - « S Xs .Ih *Jcu .M * ■I \ r i *r b I, I A gl ■ I r / M ">'.■■ • s 4 r 4 t A I ‘?fr A Council member Bill Nesbitt said he was familiar with Stenzelbartons’s social media presence, noting his role as an administrator for a Hastings­ based Facebook group. Nesbitt asked how he might handle a situation in which constituents might show up and express their discontent with a decision he had made. “How would you handle a meeting where you have a packed house that’s going to disparage you for your deci- sion making or hold you accountable to it?,” Nesbitt asked. Stenzelbarton said he’s no stranger to criticism, citing his time spent as a local newspaper editor. “As some of you may know, I was sports editor here at the Banner and Reminder back in the late ’90s. That’s where I got my thick skin from,” he said. “When you spell some mom’s child’s name wrong, they never forget it. When you make a mistake, they JAYSON BUSSA never forget it.” Stenzelbarton said he’s one to wel­ come disagreement, something he does often while running his Facebook group. “People are going to disparage me. They’re going to talk trash about me. It’s okay,” he said. “I’m going to go on to the next day. I’ll go back to work.” Stenzelbarton is set to be officially sworn in as a Hastings city council member at the board’s July 8 meeting. •1 *» b 11^*. wpraar. Ue; a^'7 S’''} II r ®iib ssie „ -Sttlkdtk s * « ssUIp I k» J • ^WiECMues lotlie K' DEJ (T jw, ??®«l^MaliBiai 4 ooti> iswie j , , 'll'- Tvi A P ri;; fefa'sasentiflc,' ii^L ** I i > i L>A L \ .• fr iT^an I-;! RSHBHffl » * •' w •r aii Al/ * jli ■bu^ h’ *-f ft t;< , jFki 3isarei!« $ t tf 1^ e.^$r5 fiir' • * ,^I3C=' •> 3 > .(- J » Residents can explore every comer of Barry County for free thanks to a new, limited-time service that Barry County Transit is rolling out. On every Friday in July, Barry County Transit will provide its free Barry County Scenic Tour, which zig­ zags around the county for an hourand-a-half trip on the department’s signature trolley. The tour takes off at 1:15 p.m. each Friday from the Barry County Courthouse lawn, where passengers board the trolley. From there, ±e trolley will venture off on its route, bringing passengers to destinations that include: Tyden Park, Hammond Hill, Algonquin Lake, Hastings City/ Barry County Airport, Barry County Fairgrounds, Otto’s Turkey Farm, Thomapple Kellogg School, Camp Manitoulin, Bowens Mills, Gun Lake and Gun Lake area establishments. Circle Pines, Pine Lake, Prairieville Township Park, Kellogg Manor, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Charlton Park, Woodland and Freeport. As the name suggests, the trip is designed only to take in the si^ts and sounds of the county and there will be no stops at these locations. Mary Bassett, director of Barry County Transit, credited operations analyst Luman Williams for sparking the initial idea for the tour and the department worked to flesh the idea out. “Many of my employees know my dedication to being a part of the com­ munity and serving the community and they exhibit the same passion as I do,” Bassett said of the team effort. “I want those with limited means of transpor- t 4 r ’J wA . u* .V J’2 <«r •J • r « » a ** • .S « I * * i t I - nr-"- 1!^ ■ ^T- 6- •w- az J '%*- . * A. -•^ J rt * '«k •S / «. r « «B» f« ■ » J .• o > 1 ♦p y J I. mi ► •« ...4 4 •4 I 4 1 =3 I J t * M ; J s f K C J fl-* ’ k JJ J. .1 _•—i— —f M ■ •,___ 2: 1 V <a «» I r < iF>:ib. (»• £ *C 5 .1^ K : ,r— f f^ir; Q * L.. I 4 1 XS r* ' X * « 9 . a J > •.r ‘19: .I i !•* ,!• B iUl •- -31 r * 9 • 1 . ■^1 s •4 .. X & J» c "•w»? I Ibv, — Ip !:■ “5 1 • l\X 9« J £ :1 3 • H ^r I *** .^u. Barry County Transit is offering a free service on every Friday in July, taking passengers on a scenic tour of Barry County aboard its trolley. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) tation to be able to tour Barry County and see what it has to offer. “Barry County is a beautiful county with so much to see and I want the community to know ±at Barry County Transit can get them anywhere in the county that they want to go,” Bassett added. “We are the backbone for those in the county that have limited means n ■ ’A of transportation it’s what we’re here for.” The Bany County Scenic Tour is the latest in a series of enhancements that Bassett and her team have made to the department’s services over the last few weeks. This month, County Transit kicked off its Trolley Around Town 2024 series, providing free trolley rides around downtown Hastings on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. This series runs through the end of August. The department, also since June, has been providing its service on Saturdays for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Saturday service runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. t U< I 12\ I* •« I t I I Cl-'' x V 3sr^* it'- L 9 I )SN«''' Voters to hear from county sheriff candidates at upcoming event (ff’^ % Ls*-^ BANNER STAFF This year’s race for Barry County Sheriff is a crowded one and an upcoming event is designed to help voters vet its four candi­ dates. On the evening of July 15, the Hastings Banner and its parent company, View Newspaper Group, will be hosting a free public forum that features candidates for sher­ iff. The event, which will be held at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, will allow voters to hear *» s' .J I*!* .1 from candidates in this year’s field, which features long-time incum­ bent Sheriff Dar Leaf in addition to Sergeant Richelle Spencer, Deputy Mark Noteboom, and the only candidate that does not currently belong to the Sheriff’s office, Joel Ibbotson of Rutland Township. All four candidates are running on the Republican ticket, meaning that the county’s sherifT for the next four years will ultimately be decided at the Aug. 6 primary election. On July 15, each candidate will have the opportunity to field a series of questions in a one-onone setting with event moderator, Hastings Banner editor Jayson Bussa, to explain to voters why they might be best suited for the job and pick through some of the most pressing issues in local law enforcement. The event is free to attend. Additional information and cov­ erage will be available as the event nears. Celebration of Life s ■■ =.■= I s • I X’ .4 4-' z,- I a. s ■ 4 R z V ■ 1 f , I' F :r (•' r r:' I f -z** f, / ♦ ♦ u-' I* r .X I .f .9 r •ar' c I ♦ 9 ilfMTfT—• •' w », r. « 1*1^ I Richard “Scott” Hubbard, Jr. I I ; z V « t nt-' a » srw Editor "T •l • I- Transit providing free troiiey tours of Barry County ** < ■k i r Terry Stenzelbarton was appointed to a vacant city council seat Monday, replacing outgoing member Mandy Furrow following her resignation from the position. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) X **. . # v» t. fz3 •> ■ l»i:r .X' ' -V.- *»• » ----------------------------------------------------------- * CI3x1 3 Thursday, June 27, 2024 S. '"“"”1!;" appointed to »acani city council seat 'J b. L THE HASTINGS BANNER ---------------------------------- 2--------------- ---------------- ----------------- ———_ I Please join The HubbanTs on what would have been Scott’s 70th Birthday, Saturday, June 29th from 5pm-10pm in Hastings at The Walldorff-E)ownstairs,forthe party Scott requested! We ask anyone who knew and loved Scott to come Celebrate! This is a FREE event from our family to the community where S cott spent most of his life 5pm with a luU BBQ dinner at 6pm. I N i I �www.HastingsBanner.com PA 4 Thursday, June 27, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER * ■ 9'^ * LAKE ODESSA NEWS 1 IfJ I I r X » I 1 I 1 olition derby races held in front of the grandstand. There were aces in several classes which produced entertainment for the crowd for well over two hours. Viewers got their money's worth. The memorial service for Jean Buche Gray was held Sunday afternoon at Lakewood Church on M-50 east of town. Among the attendants were oth­ ers who had worked with the esteemed lady at the Michigan Veteran Home in Grand Rapids. One such lady also used the trip to Lake Odessa to find and visit a childhood friend from her years of living in Carson City. Their acquain­ tance was from more than 70 years ago. The community meals continue at the fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue. The meals are provided by Swede’s euine garlock Saturday, June 29 is the scheduled lime for the Depot Museum to be open on its monthly schedule with hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vacation Bible school at Central United Methodist Church was held in the early days of last week with children participating from both Zion Lutheran and the host church. Staff was from both groups. The free Friday night movies held on the lawn of Central United Methodist Church have moved indoors for better viewing and also freedom from bugs. Shows start at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Free popcorn is provided, and the movies are family-friendly. The Lake Odessa Fair came to a close on Sunday evening with the dem- came on June 18 after being a resident of Clark since 2011. He is survived by his four children. Most of his children were honor students at Lakewood High School. Daughter Kristen was one of three valedictorians in the Class of 1980. He also had one grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann and his brothers-in-law. He was a retired sheep farmer and pharmacist, as was his wife. He was noted as the edi­ tor of “The Sebewa Recollector” fol­ lowing his mentor and friend, Robert Gierman. He did extensive genealogy of his European ancestors, and Slowins was very active in township govern­ ment as a clerk. He also served at the county and state levels. His ashes will be interred later at West Sebewa Cemetery on Musgrove Road. Restaurant of Mulliken. Even church­ es in the community provide the kitchen help and the desserts. The meals are free but most partakers contribute token sums for their meal. Accumulated funds go to pay for paper products and other supplies. The remaining funds are given to Manna s Market and other community funds no money collected goes to Swede s or the participating church groups. There is a core group of individuals who pro­ vide expert service each week. They are assisted by the rotating church groups in the same week they provide the desserts. Services for Grayden Slowins of Grand Rapids will be held at the Clark Retirement Community on Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m. His death at age 92 * 9* .4. * 4 . X’* * jj DID YOU DO YOU HAVE YOU MET? SEE? REMEMBER? r' Hastings native Ken Windes didn’t see himself attending college after graduating high school. “They pushed me toward college prep in high school. I just didn’t want to,” Windes said. “We couldn’t afford that. My mother couldn’t afford to do that.” He had been working through high school, first at a gas station and then the A&P grocery store that used to be on North Broadway Street. When he turned 18, he applied to work at “The Bliss” — the storied press manufac­ turing company founded near the turn of the 20th century as Consolidated Press Company, later becoming E.W. Bliss Company. Today known as BCN Technical Services (short for Bliss Clearing Niagara), the company has been affectionately referred to as “The Bliss” by locals and former employees despite numerous name and ownership changes throughout the years. Windes started at the company as a machine loader in 1972. “I had an uncle that worked here, so I knew a little bit about it. But I didn’t know what they really did,” Windes said. “The day I started, they took me out into the shop.” He admits he was a little over­ whelmed at what he saw — rows of machinery, 50-ton cranes lifting heavy press parts and a flurry of operators making their way through the factory floor. “At that point, I just about turned around and left. I mean, I’d never seen anything like that before in my life. I didn’t even know what was here,” he said. “But I stuck it out and kept working different jobs in the shop.” He kept at it, becoming a supervi­ sor only a few years later in 1977. Windes said he was one of the youngest supervisors at the compa­ ny — something he found slightly nerve-wracking when he was working first shift with some of the company’s most senior employees. Windes got past his initial nervous* ness, and the role became one of the first of many he’s held at the com­ pany during his more than 50-year tenure. He s worked a wide variety of roles at the company touching almost all aspects of the business and even found himself going to college and earning his MBA. Although he retired from the company a little over a year ago, he’s still been working at the company as a consultant. This week, he’ll be step­ ping away from that, too. Throughout his time at The Bliss, he’s seen it all — good, bad and just downright odd The company has changed hands sev­ eral times, during which it has faced bankruptcy and was even raided by U.S. Customs agents. He remembered a car manufacturer on the east side of the state asked the company to help produce a part it was running dangerously low on. The auto plant was so concerned with avoid­ ing production downtime they sent a helicopter to pick up the parts in in Hastings, he said. Regardless of where he worked in the company, the work was rare­ ly easy. It sometimes took working nights, weekends and holidays to ensure he could be there to fully sup­ port both his customers and his team members when they needed it. it ” job, but it’s worth It, Windes said. “It really is kind of exciting, some of the things you get I rr f r FRESH COAT OF PAINT second pickleball court being A added to William Smith Memorial Park in Delton recently received a coat of paint thanks to volun­ teers. The park is currently home to one pickleball court before the community rallied fundrais­ ing efforts to fund the installa­ tion of a second one. Concrete was laid early in the spring and required over a month to cure before it could be painted. (Photo — BANNER FEB. 12. 1998 — Ian Wayne and his lip-syncing dog Fifi, played by Middleville resident Mike Bremer and Cricket the dog. are just part of the entertainment during "The Illusion of Murder,” a dinner the­ ater murder mystery being pre­ sented by the Village Players of Middleville Feb. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. provided by Cheryl Bower). -f. '4 V f. & > ’• 9z r .*4 • It •. r ■41 i 'i •4^ t I 1 » ? I lV !•. b 1 ErsTJ i s LLiT! Christine Terpening, founder of Vermontville-based LGBTO youth support group I’ll Be Your Rock, thanked city council members Monday for approving Hastings’ first Pride festival. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) PRIDE FESTIVAL Continued from Page 1 downtown. The event has been a divisive topic among some city residents. Following the city council’s approval of the ride celebration at Thomapple Plaza, several local pastors and members of me public asked council members to rescind their approval. In turn, event to 1"^* proponents turned out ‘he event. T*i c I councS ‘hankedmeetcity .Pef proving approving the Be Your rL l"’® founder of 1’11 organizatioJ^^f ®a ^e™ontville-based Vermontville-based port for LGBTn Provide sup“Thank you 2 for approving’ _ Terpening s^d . gs Pride,” ff is something for you all to be proud of.” “ they to^okTss^??.?..?P‘he event said with the event’s fam- 11/' * 4 « It •i 5 L r h f •4f » KEN WINDES LIP-SYNCING DOG ACT PART OF MURDER MYSTERY 4* fSi**’' I h’ t Wj *4 r 4 • * ? ily-friendly label, arguing any cele­ bration or public display of gender or sexuality was not kid-appropriate. Organizers have repeatedly stated the event is putting a large focus on a family-friendly atmosphere and will contain no adult content. Terpening said allowing the event to be held in Hastings will ensure that local LGBTQ individuals, youth and adults, will feel included and wel­ comed in the community. Allowing the festival in Hastings, with its smaller venue and family-friendly emphasis, ensures the event will be tailored to the Hastings community and its character, she said. “When you go to Lansing or Grand Rapids, those are wonderful Pride (events). But they are geared toward adults,” Terpening said. “We’re rural people, even in the city of Hastings, and we’re raised (to be) family-orient­ ed — and that’s what your Pride will be next weekend. That’s somethine to be proud of.” ,Tde^-. I i I 4 ' I I ! > ! I* IS Pi 9 I I J £iS«;3“<S 'X2 •> ril be jsess1»!ISm » / «ni* 4r * / r I t--*. of 21 1 ifflcoveri^. * 73 s^’seen®'* I « K mtiPS * f * . i&^Ua .1 '•iS IK jleiXJsaW® jcces) jaJ partit'ip^ 7* 25 > ♦ to do.” Although the things Windes has seen have been neat, he said the best part of the job was the people he got to work with. In times of hardship, Windes and his colleagues weathered the storm together. Windes said he cherishes the opportunities he had to work with customers, too — even on the few occasions they weren’t thrilled to be talking with him. Windes said customers trying to troubleshoot malfunctioning machin­ ery would sometimes, understandably, loudly air their fhistrations. Windes said he saw those conversations as an opportunity to put himself in their shoes, find common ground and work toward a solution together. Windes said he still regularly calls a customer he started working with more than 40 years ago just to chit-chat. “When you're done, you're a hero. I liked that, he said. “You’ve helped somebody and got them up and run­ ning. And now, you’ve made a friend for life.” For contributing to the history of one of Hastings’ longest standing institutions and to celebrate his wellearned retirement, Ken Windes is this week’s Bright Light. Music I listen to: Classic rock. ZZ Top and AC/DC. Retirement plans: I’m looking forward to relaxing. We’re going to travel. We bought a motorhome a couple months ago. We’re getting that fixed up. I’m working on that now. We made a trip up north to Frankfort, just to kind of try it out and see what we’re missing still. Maybe next month, going up to the U.P. for a while. Then maybe in August, head west and spend a little time in Yellowstone. Advice I’d give a high school grad: You’ve got to do what interests you. You ve got to do what’s best for you Take the path they want to take or a east try, because your path can change, just like mine did When I started working in the shop, I thought, wen m not going to do this for 40 years like some of these other peo'1 »T oiner peopie. 1 was serious about that, but it changed. £’<7c/? \veek, the Banner profiles a J « A I -•(V.-O f ’-riXii. SM M Btte usi^ Hastinss' s MB MM teV Rotaru kU a s SbenlLe^BBlikisifewy M. fa»Mtefeai 5 ■<1 IflffiifeHeiEzsastiudii’iw- a ^^•L««ij61aUCiR«y PenKdUospiol'itoEiK B /» If* M MHIl i r Bias's J a *4 ^^l-Ssilsobita-jZ ,4 ^4^ *flA fl k I 1 Sr it I * if Knexiyei ■rf fR 2A I A ' * » I > v A 4 ^iKs r'l. aaj ii«(4tnAi ’seteologj’tDki 11 5!M 4 II * J : I •*»* A I I I > I 1 r <' I V busi ti andck^’ieiti H, <I 5 V I '■s person who makes the community klPSwho Should be featured because ofvoluneer work, fun-loving personality’, for the stories he or she has to tell, 'or for any other reason? Send information to ^°^‘‘hgs Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; 01 email news@j-adgraphics .com. ♦ ♦ 1 r I • ( ’ftf t ' Ik ffasii, •? Jl' ♦ •1." * Si J' X f »5 . r 5 ■ . / I. 10' * 9^ * ♦ * J �* sr I ’>K !v ' '.. % s' ft' >4 j'W KSCJ ss? » k sx .W ' SI ?o > www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 L d 1 ■•y-' i. 1 ** ** iw ; * ■ •‘XT?*' I I - ‘i' * 9 / w- * “ B z. 5 > ( 4 Z4 » J- / W'- ’A ft ■ f . .4^ < * 4 a T' I * *4 ’’ ',i ’>! « ■■‘X- 4 . 4 » I *•) ' ' ** w • .'.I' • ‘’U- *1 l> < s -.t k * *’r 7 tr'. ? 9 4 •TiT’ *jr7*sai 1. $ 3 I tit' 1^. K V I, jft !! jU * ! JAYSON BUSSA Wf I’ '<81 to; aies *dn’ 1 saii Heh or andtf^ Slotp fk.. I fe Qi 1 >2£ foj V I •v ’k *A . i!0F L\7 ‘^'■'ailJI < » ^1 'V »1I« I iSiBtfj • wto • I . I iice h: 9H 1444^ -=-V to -is ‘ Il Xr* I • 1 1 1 . V >*- b A concrete sidewalk has been installed behind £ o* v»ae 01o’" 10 p?S S Wng aoSss «•«« 1 the House, »*Sixberry »»P 1" Lee «» ** •.* and school-age children who utilize assistive mobility devices. AARP funding will be put toward the com­ pletion of the sidewalk, which is already underway. “We are incredibly proud that AARP selected Historic Charlton Park for this investment to make Barry County more livable for residents of all ages, Dan Patton, director of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, said in a statement. “AARP IS a nationwide leader in making communities more livable and we are honored that they see the tangible value this project will bring to our area.” Charlton Park will hold a community ribbon-cutting event in the fall of 2024, all are welcome to attend. In an interview with the Banner last week, Patton said that, as his department tackles projects of all nature, accessibility and ADA compliance are front of mind. The Parks and Recreation Commission recently wrapped up a project that paved a milelong stretch of the Paul Henry-Thomapple Trail in Nashville. This was a stretch that was not easily maneuvered by wheelchairs, strollers or those with mobility issues. “Our parks commission has really taken (accessibil­ ity) to heart and we’re trying to address it in multiple locations,” Patton said. “Wheelchair accessibility is one thing but we’re looking at other groups — moms, dads, families Editor ’■ V Charlton Park selected for AARP grant to bolster accessibility in historic villaae > * V’ ;ws » 3 « Jr i «. t b>ll Volunteers work to landscape around a newly installed sidewalk at Historic Charlton Park. The project received a grant from AARP to promote accessibility in the park's historic village, (Photos provided) * • > .11 V 5/’ -• rF' ** t 9 w* « eZs« ► '- .’'J" • ‘ ''5 I ' 4 * •?- ♦ <5 1. Of Ik r « SET** •?»* r •/r ’ ;i r *w. rt I 5 Thursday, June 27, 2024 Officials with Historic Charlton Park announced Wednesday that they have been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. The successful grant application is a significant success given the fact that roughly 3,300 applications were submitted for the grant funding and only 343 were selected across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This quick-action grant will provide accessibility modifications and support to multiple areas within the park’s historic village. This includes the addition of a concrete sidewalk behind the Sixberry House, Lee School, Hastings Township Hall, Hall House and Byber Shop. Once the sidewalk is complete, ramps will be added from the sidewalk to provide building access. The $15,000 in grant funding will cover a little over half of the project with the rest coming out of the park’s general fund. Officials at the park were planning to move forward with the project even if the surprise infusion of fund­ ing hadn’t come through The accessibility modifications will allow ease of access and participation opportunities for everyone, with a particular focus on the older adult population with strollers. I know they make some fancy off-road strollers, but the common small-wheel stroller, we’re ^mg to address, too. We also realize our population m Barry County is a little older.” The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds innovative, quick-action projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, digital connectivity and community resilience. With additional funding support provided by Toyota Motor North America, the program is also increasing its investment in pedestrian safety projects that will improve streets and sidewalks, create vibrant pedestrian infrastructure, engage community mem­ bers and much more. This is all part of AARP’s nationwide work on livable communities, which supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties across the country to become great places for all. AARP stated it would like to see communities provide safe, walkable streets; affordable and accessible housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents to participate in communi­ ty life. To learn more about the projects being funded by the AARP Community Challenge across the nation, including all 343 granted projects this year, visit aarp. org/CommunityChallenge. ^tlrx^i I ^.•C3i * c * to* * * -^.<afct:jp * ®’*®'^MLhesaiililstei i.QfS!- A I.. » * ■Wtlifea^'nidsh A MOLLY MACLEOD to I • * to e» * II * —1 ■ je^,' r 5!® tos'ffltsilliratoRjoo-eva on ihe iw ccasiflDS the)'weren’t ’Stl.jiii-Bjrf »—X ‘ Hindes saidlse r [hniledaheitoHitliliiin. w w f MB B 1A«> I V flmlsajiJrastraerslijiiieto U i-. s j) TTC 5e iion O trcnjhesioot ibctioniiig macfe •. 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She also helped implement a hospitalist care model, attracted new services and technology to Pennock, and introduced a midwifery model for women’s health, among many other accomplishments. , Though Lewis Blake said on Monday she is excited to get in the groove as president, she spent time highlighting the accomplishments of her predeces­ sor, Heinzman. “(Heinzman) is currently the pres­ ident and CEO of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance — and she’s been there since 2006. And not only her role in Rotary, but her role in the community has really had great impact,” said Lewis Blake. Lewis Blake pointed to Heinzman’s work to increase broadband access throughout Barry County, along with her efforts to improve housing, literacy, business advancement and entrepre­ neurship opportunities throughout the county. “I respect and admire her confidence and calm manner. She displays curiosi ty and openness to others. She inspires her chamber staff and is a gifted col­ laborator and problem solver. I love people that like to make things happen, and she works hard and is action-ori- '.<zy J rA 'V lnl -*1!^ (t- • sir 4 k .Ld*ki-’ > Ob' •; -r p ; % SU w T-4 pilfer fit h .iSI •*<> < ’i I. I L. . -I f. r f I I T' A 'If •, I > rc♦ -1 — V < $ ) I / ,• 1 ._ I I •K I *f > T' -T > , y' I S I A •' ■_* f I /* I G ^5 ft I •< V Ik t *> < i 4 ft V r:* .'X I •A t L w- ■!^ > la B. TT’ I <s Pmldoit CM Ml W • J r R ir fJ 'B f^3 SfMrtAhcMM rg } > I* f-:b 4 I ( : >« Ik f E •g X • 1 Jennlfff Hdnxnten atv J ' iJiVt Rotiry^ T< -w 1 I Si^“ iV *4 i tv r KT *' .w I . I 1 w - f «E t - 4, ’. *• 1 >4 >^i ) t i t I I I I ’«. *a I* • k I 71 4 tel*. »■ 1 ■■ 'T t W' J m I « 11 I* b rr^ ■?* > ^aiejiijdiiiiMlfeaguesweato to ►*R*» ?au^- w Copy Editor ***• X Sheryl Lewis Blake named Hastings Rotary president 3* n .’ /I- T*» L b f c- Sheryl Lewis Blake (right) is Hastings Rotary Club’s newest president, taking over from 2023-24 Rotary President Jennifer Heinzman (left) on Monday. (Photo provided) J* J ented,” said Lewis Blake. Throughout her term as Rotary pres­ ident, one of Heinzman’s goals was to increase familiarity among club members. As part of that initiative, Heinzman introduced “Surprise and Delight” to the club. Throughout the past year, Rotarians have prepared short presentations to give to the club during regular meetings. Each week, members provide a glimpse into their lives and homes and what interests them. Some “Surprise and Delight” presentations have focused on geneal­ ogy and history research; others have concerned rodent taxidermy. “Thanks so much to everyone who helped me along the way...,” said Heinzman on Monday. “My goal for the year was to get to know each other better, so thank you all for humoring me with the ‘Surprise and Delight. In addition to her roles as presi­ dent and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance and leading the Hastings Rotarians, Heinzman has also juggled flying across the country for profes­ sional development training with the United States Chamber of Commerce. “Jenn has had a pretty remarkable year — one of accomplishment and contribution,” said Lewis Blake. “She led our club through growth and change, continuing to recognize tradition and yet modifying the organization in a manner that left no one behind. That’s not an easy task. You want to celebrate who you've been, yet you have visions of where you need to change to.” In other business on Monday, Hastings Rotarians honored Chelsey Foster, Highpoint Community Bank's senior vice president of business devel­ opment, with the Red Rose Award. Look to this weekend's edition of The Reminder for more on Foster and his years of service to the community. pt X ?* V t^’ 9" A'-' >«!*• tJfV City clerk position remains unfilled, city likely to explore other options hunter * Staff Writer jbo ■ 9^ ‘ A •* 4 / 4* w MCLAREN Hastings is still without a clerk and treasurer despite picking a candidate for the role earlier this month. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale provided an update to council members Monday regarding the city’s efforts to fill the role. Council members approved the hiring of candidate William Schmidt earlier this month on June 10, expecting him to start at V H » ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ I 4« *. 4 r the city as early as June 17. Monday’s council meeting agenda was amended to strike Schmidt’s swearing-in from the proceedings. Moyer-Cale said Schmidt was deal­ ing with unexpected family circum­ stances which had led to several delays of his start date. She was ultimately uncertain whether he’d be able to take the position at all. Schmidt would be joining the city from his previous role based in Tennessee. “Tm awaiting some final informa­ tion about what he maybe can or can’t commit to at this lime, but it is very possible that he may not be able to join us in the next few weeks,” she said. “In which case we probably need to go in a different direction and pursue an alter­ native means to achieve some different kinds of clerk/treasurer services.” Schmidt was set to be placed in Hastings through national municipal recruiting firm GovHR. Moyer-Cale said she would be working with the firm to see what options the city would have to fulfill its clerk and treasurer duties at this point in the fiscal year During the city’s June 10 meeting,' Moyer-Cale told council members municipal treasurer positions have been hard to fill statewide and said the city s job posting had received very littie interest. The position has sat vacant tme' lure oi tnris Bever. I r J t I I I <• k I 'I J d �4 . I t- T ^ Thursday, June 27, 2024 WWW.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER r f OBITUARIES IF * ■,A IHL if / I w V. r I & *• Zj /< VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM f Iris M. Loftus Iris M. Loftus, age 91. passed i on June 20. 2024, at r Thornapple Manor in Hastings. I Ml. Iris was born on September 22,1932. on Gascony Avenue in London. England to Charles and Florence (Eva) (nee Wyer) rr Horsley, where she and her two siblings, Joan and John, spent their early years. In 1939, England was thrown into war with the Axis powers, and the children of London were evacuated to homes in the countryside of England (and other countries) for their own protection. Over the next five years, Iris' home was split between bomb-ravaged London and the protection of the village of Great Billing, Northampton, where she was nurtured initially by "Mum and Pop” Chapman and later by Kath and Cecil Baker, As a result of the war, the U.S. established a military presence in England. As part of this, a young sergeant in the Air Force, Patrick J. Loftus of Middleville, Ml, was stationed there during the early 1950s. In February 1955, while attending the wedding of a fellow airman to an English girl, Patrick met Iris and proposed to her. after knowing each other for just two months. In September 1955, Iris boarded a transatlantic flight to Detroit, where she was met by her loving fiance. After jolting over rough roads for several hours to Hastings, this young English girl found herself further out in the "country” than she had ever been. Iris and Patrick were married on October 8,1955, in St. Augustine’s Church in Middleville. Iris came to enjoy the small-town life in Hastings, where she and Patrick raised their three children. Iris retired in 1994 from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department after 22 years of service. Iris, who was often described as “feisty,” enjoyed being around people and hosting holiday dinners surrounded by family. She maintained the British lifestyle throughout her life, enjoying "proper English tea," baking mincemeat pies, fruitcake, Yorkshire pudding, bubble and squeak, shepherd’s pie, and many other dishes made the traditional English way. In younger years she was an avid cyclist, biking around England and France following World r L Ite t ri Warn. Iris is survived by her son, Andrew J. Loftus of Annapolis, Maryland: brotherin-law, Austin Loftus of Manistique; grandchildren, Dornier Loftus of Las Vegas, Nevada, Banan Loftus (Taylor), Mallory Loftus, Ross Loftus, Lance Errthum, Nolan Errthum, Ashlee Profeta (Jacob): and daughter-in-law, Deborah (Scott) Loftus-Errthum of Plainfield, Illinois. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces, Stephen Loftus of Marshfield, Wisconsin, Christine, Jeff, Gary, and Colin (Cindy) Horsley and Diane Stoppa of Australia, Richard (Sofija) Potter and Sarah Potter of London, England. Cheryl Chestnut of South Carolina and Mike Heidt of North Carolina: cousin, David Wyer of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; special step-granddaughter, Sandra Pallante of Georgetown, Texas; and many great­ nieces and nephews. She was looking forward to welcoming her first great­ grandchild into the world later this summer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick J. Loftus: son, Terrance P. Loftus; daughter, Denise Loftus Garn; son-in-law, Dean 0. Garn; brother, John Horsley; and sister, Joan Potter. Interment of ashes at Mt. Calvary Cemetery and a celebration of Iris’ life will occur at a later date. Final arrangements entrusted to Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Worship Together f t at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH H LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH ExEt To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m,; Sunday P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Telephone 269-945-9121. Sunday Service-11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website; Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9; 15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE 328 N. Jefferson Street. CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nurseiy 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. Pastor Peter 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- & S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. 49046. Pastor Roger Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am,Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. night E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. 309 Us KM 4 * « > <• FUNERAL ETIQUETTE ■mV School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. .V* W .J!- (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle *1^ ' V WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP LATER? In the days and months to come, the family will continue to need your support. Try to write or call on a regular basis. Continue to include them in your i social plans, they will let you know when they are ready to participate. It is also nice to remember the family on j special occasions during the first year '1 following the death. Don’t worry about i bringing up the pain and emotion of the loss, they are well aware of that. By remembering such occasions as . wedding anniversaries and birthdays, you are not remembering the death, but reaffirming that a life was lived. > PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service; 10 a.m. This information on worship ser\m is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these M bmesses: Source: Thefunenlsource.ofjj 111 Groph/f^ 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 A V 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 MK FIberglaM Products Ammsv BitIiiieME|i|piiMnt 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 > •** * • «1U ;bea»DK A * 41 r -•J I KI ' 9 i I H 'v.& I fihs® •J hKI 9 I •< 5<* .„(< k. ..> I r »?1T« 4 •«» I Ccuiii;;^ r .* -S’} * Z* I ’LinSsjiW*' JllilUt’*'’•• I 1 yp a • -Silt a ' mBist”"' w'l* --- * j^». V < < »*! -rl W :i!ia ..... ■^-2 7^ - ’: y j’ RichtoS^; J-’ V’ l»-* i » « I tSSK-* I «*' XlBtedUKkAftUny xcis r «| * r fu »** MIKtifW*! iMWBpweWJttelxte P(refits:s5li!.teteifi jkfeitSiiciiE inyaAyfl^jndcj’^SK There iit«i5ri'.?yj? y. June 29.202421 take Oto UI al II a Jfs teing (JopsWte aesSscisKaxx! xauxev 4 -- V. t ‘h tOL: cr V i«bCa??‘TriiaHe ’^1 1 w Iss »'«• S •A M out to Richard Hubbard Jr. Scott was born in Port Clinton, OH on June 29,1954 to Ruth (Defenbacher) and Richard Hubbard, Sr. and died Nov. 15, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 69. He had one sister, Billie Dee (Briggs). Scott was baptized into Christ in 1961 and remained a devout Christian until his death. Scott met Cindy (Rothfuss) on the campus "4.I of Grand Valley State College. On v» Sept. 20,1975, Scott married ... the love of his hte, Cindy, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, ML They were married for 48 years. During the last four years of his life, Scott became the primary caregiver suffers from severe Alzheimer's Disease. started their family in iy/8 with Andrew while Susan (1981) and Michael (1983) completed the trio. ih^By raised their children in Hastings summer I <£■ moved west to Litchfield Park. AZ. Scott worked at Hastings Mutual nsurance for many years as a Farm cntth'^n enjoyed playing golf and ufho o leagues and teams here Scott met and made most of his Hfelong friends. vnac remembered as he •l HASIINGS *1 * K for ■ HIBUC UBUl i «< » 111 nri I SCHEDULE ■ * *MA ’>^5 2^y,June27-n^ ‘ t 1- ir v-,. '^ffl ^53 .. *<: »-v «b .^'**’11 June 28 bl s a! •>» « <« . ) July <« I* July 2 -Batf,'!'. I X w ‘I?. .-5® tk Mi I Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Claypool, (517) 204-9390. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Charles Pennington Charles (Chuck) Pennington passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2024, after a brief, but brave, battle with cancer. He was born on May 7,1954, to Charles and Elaine Pennington in Hastings. Chuck worked as a lathe operator at Flexfab for 45 years, where he was known for his hearty laugh and great skill. Following his retirement, Chuck found joy in giving back to the community. He volunteered two days a week as a docent at The Gilmore Car Museum, sharing his passion for cars and participating in their special events. Stained glass and car shows were among Chuck’s favorite hobbies. He was an avid fan of the Beach Boys and enjoyed spending time with his family while indulging in popcorn and watching Nascar races. He enjoyed league bowling at the Hastings Bowl for nearly 50 years and annually attended the summer race at MIS with good friends for more than 30 years. Golfing with daughter Emma was one of his favorite pastimes. Chuck’s proudest accomplishments included being awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow from The Hastings Lions Club in 2008, serving as the President of the Hastings Car Club for over 10 years, and selflessly contributing to various volunteer projects at the Commission on Aging. In recent years, he embraced the role of Meals on Wheels Santa Claus, bringing joy to many. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 41 years. Tammy (Foltz) Pennington, their daughter, Emma (Alex) Pennington and his eldest daughter from a previous marriage, Jay (Tim) Loper. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kirstain Philips and Drew Phillips; great-grandson, Kai Phillips; sister, Judy (Garry) Crawford: brother-in-law, Dave Foltz; sisters-in-law, Kim (Foltz) Zastrow and Louise Foltz; his dear nieces and nephews; and many special cousins. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents: sister, Janice (McNutt) Drum; mother-in-law, Carla Foltz and brother-inlaw, Brad Foltz. Chuck was the original “nice guy,” always willing to help wherever needed. He jumped cars, changed tires, moved pianos, cleaned gutters, usually for complete strangers. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love and devotion will live on in the hearts of all those he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, on Saturday, July 20, 202. Family and friends are invited to visit and share memories between 5 and 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Chuck’s honor to the Muscle Car Gallery at the Gilmore Car Museum. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.gjrrbachfuneralhome.net. Marilyn Joyce Oaster Marilyn Joyce Oaster, lifelong resident of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at the age of 92^ Marilyn was born on February 5,19J^, to Peter and Martha (Barcroft) Martin. She was a 1950 graduate of Hastings ________ - High School. She married Roland Oaster on September 12, 21 .J 1952. Together, they embarked on a journey ^^9 of love and companionship that would span 62 years until Roland's passing in 2015. Marilyn worked at the Coleman Insurance Agency. She was an active and faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, where she served both as a deacon and an elder. She was also active in the Women’s Association. Marilyn was also a member of the Hastings Women’s Club and volunteered at the Pennock Gift Shop. Alongside her husband, she was a long-time member of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, where they shared many joyful evenings with friends. Marilyn was an accomplished seamstress, knitter, and quilter, often fashioning clothing for her family and crafting dolls and quilts that were infused with love for family and friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roland Oaster, and her brother-in-law, Byron Hesterly. She is survived by sister, Betty Hesterly of Freeport, Ml; her daughters, Debra (Tom) Cleveland of Plains, MT, and Valerie (Jim) Christensen of Seville, OH; grandchildren, Stacey (John) Baker, Martin Christensen, Tadd (Katt) Christensen, Brady (Chelsea) Christensen, and Tara (Pat) Coughlin; ten great-grandchildren; one great- greatgranddaughter. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (https://www.apdaparkinson. org/1907d3l/)P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306 or the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, (https:// www.firstchurchhastings.org/give), 405 M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. marriage LICENSES Tyson Paul Raffler, Woodland and Alexandra May Williams Emma Kristine Graetz. Munster IN and Ryan Robert Coccia, Munster, IN and fad!' ® husband XI hi®?"*?cfearly. Scott ribh y promise to have a and throw a PARTY! wn dri^ho Hubbard's on what SrriJv ‘’®®'LScott’s 70th Birthday, HastinnQ’a^T^® 5pm-10pm in for Snart Walldorff- Downstairs, anvonpSc^®°^ requested! 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(Srijgs). *w U. b*?S2 'T’ !»•?■ X (Mdfs » t« •*T 4.. ».» g(j:«Car®‘'' 'J ii smi* r^: ^r^ii t ■> I RWJ hk J •- f, & 08 OlS^** b** I » i A '}■ * «' i , >» ' k 1 I t « « . 't r- ' I ' t► r f,r. ’ i forbndy* (J***- F »* Si*?***, 5* 2?<<»5 5*',*35^: I June 1-30 — June Storybook 1» Walk: “Are You a Cheeseburger? by Monica Arnaldo. Grub is a lonely raccoon, rumbling in the trash looking for food. Seed is just a seed, patiently waiting in the trash for someone to plant it. When these two meet they realize they might be able to help each other, and so begins an unlikely friendship. But Grub has one big question first: What will Seed grow? Will it be Grub’s favorite food, cheeseburgers? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black A 0 ffieci’L M 5 *®t, I Scott <•’*2.1 I » sj*-* ' !» I I I Walnut Trail. June 1-30 — Summer Wildflower Nature Walk (free and self-guided the Lupine Trail). Can you identify on common summer wildflowers? Put your skills to the test while varieties of i ; Zftt !»' —----- J1 4 f: Until 1841, Prairieville Township was part of Barry Township, which was divided that year and became Barry Township and Spaulding. In 1843, the name Spaulding was changed to Prairieville. The town­ ship again was divided in 1847 and the northern half became Orangeville Township. Prairieville has many beauti­ ful lakes, including Pine Lake, Crooked Lake, Silver Lake, Miller Lake, Warner Lake, Holcomb Lake, Cook Lake, Mud Lake and a small' portion of Gull Lake on the very southeastern border of the township and extending into Barry Township for a bit. Most of Gull Lake is in Kalamazoo County, Richland and Ross townships. One of the earliest settlers in Prairieville Township was Amasa S. Parker. He came from Connecticut to Richland in Kalamazoo County in the spring of 1830. In 1831, he built a log house on the land he had taken up in Section No. 35 of Prairieville Township and later built a bam on this land. He is credited with being the first settler in Barry County, as well as the first settler in Prairieville. Amasa Parker married Celestia C. Barnes, whose father built the mill at Yorkville, Kalamazoo County, on the south side of Gull Lake. Orville Barnes sold his farm in Richland and also settled on Section 35 of Prairieville Township in 1833. Amasa S. Parker was active in the early politics of Prairieville Township, serving as treasurer in 1842-1844, justice of the peace in 1845 and supervisor in 1848. Another early settler of Prairieville, on Section No. 35 was Francis Holden. Mr. Holden, bom on June 9, 1812, had been on his own from an early age and was employed on the Erie Canal for several years. He came to Michigan in 1836, spending the winter with his brother-in-law in Albion, Calhoun County. In the spring, he went to Richland, Kalamazoo County, and hired out to Foster Hilkey, who was also an early pioneer of the area. He worked for Mr. Gilkey for several years, saving his money, and in 1837 invested his savings in some land in Prairieville Township, Section 35. His fortune, when he arrived in Calhoun County, was three dollars. At his death, in 1877, he was rated as one of the wealthiest men in the county and had a large amount of land. Much of this acreage is now owned by Lockshore Farms (1998). For many years, the nearest doctor was ten miles away at Gull Prairie. Drs. Alverson and Sheldon came to practice in Prairieville Village, both leaving in 1850. Dr. Parkhurst then was in Prairieville from 1850 until 1853. Then Dr. J.W. Sackett arrived in the village in October of 1853, making a doctor a little more avail­ able to the Gull Lake area. Section Nos. 35 and 36 began to Michigan’s wildflowers. Saturday, June 29 — Finding Fiddleheads: Fern Identification Hike, 10 a.m.-noon, Get an up-close look at the fascinating world of ferns. July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: "I am Smoke" by Henry Herz; illustrated by Merce Lopez Narrated by smoke itself, learn how humans have used and benefited from smoke over the centuries from cooking to communication. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. July 1-31 — The Nature of Fire Wednesday, July 3 — Stewardship Workday. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute org/events/. I ii*!:*' ’ <1 5^5 Sat®’’ F r ' I 41 f'' ♦ ♦ $ 4 i II 1 i p>’ # ' A] lAl •i b I */ J 14 . 5*. I I I $ ' ** a —-r . p •Jl 9 t I f * .<• t ^^4 ■X ft 1. .«• J I I -.5 I •>J i[rI • » •I Ji M ■ .• f. ..r' 4^ K > ( r r » 1 <* Ma I •* Z- s 9 ' « '.7 4 ?■. ’1 \ z. ce-rsr •Ml. t. V: 11 f * '•* r. ‘ *? A •« yw « % i « 1 -T w f > > * si r 1 > !■ tss < *1 J 1 N iV lu J' > b ' r w I fe The Pendill School, Preirieville District No 1 (irV L/l IIajke ••ai 6r/z -*?dc7 Prair EVILUeTwr StoJA^SOftto} ficK hf<f R I F 9Htf^ «* ..V J Ta. z\s’ r »&7t7*AcZ/Zf/T^g 1 I Z] I rj 4: A o £ 9 P; f 5« 5 *> SI □ -•v. % V 5* > * Details from a plat map showing the north end of Gull Lake where the George H. Thomas properties were located. be settled, and by 1850 was quite populated. School records show two schools in the area, the first Cressey School (there were two), District No. 6, was located in Section 35. It was located on the northeast cor­ ner of Cressey Road and what was then known as Stage Coach Road, now Lockshore Road, west of Slater Mission. In 1859, the records show that there were 44 students attending the school. The director was C.H. BuckhofF. Amasa S. Parker was the assessor and signed the lease with William and Julia Shean for the property on which to place the school. The last year that there are any records in the Michigan State Archives on this school is 1899. The teacher that year was Vera Billings and the director was William Dunning. There were five students that year and it was a graded school. The second school in this comer of Prairieville Township was Pendiil District No. 1, Fractional, located on Section No. 25, now north of Gull Lake, south of what is now Hickory Road. Students from both Barry Township and Prairieville Township attended this school. Early records indicated that in 1859 there were 45 students attend­ ing Pendill School and James Willison was the director. The school was probably named for C.P. Pendill, who owned the property just north of the school while J.C. Pendill owned the prop­ erty to the immediate north of C.P. PendilTs place. There is also the thought that the school was actually named for Elijah Pendill, who was elected the first mayor of Battle Creek on March 7, 1859. The first Pendill school was a log school, as were many early Barry County schools. A frame school was erected and the school operated until 1928. Dorothy McCallum was the teacher in 1927-28 and Earl Laiibaugh was the director. The school district then became a part of the Kellogg School District in Kalamazoo County. In 1836-37, the Rev. Leonard Slater brought about 300 Ottawa Indians from Grand Rapids to Prairieville Township. They were located on the northern part of Section No. 35, and adjoining parts of sections No. 26 and No. 27. He purchased 406 acres in Section 35 and 397 acres in Section 34 from the government. In 1840, Slater erected a church which also was used as a school room where the Rev. Slater taught and then his daughter, Emily, taught at the school. The Native Americans remained in Prairieville until 1852 when they were removed. The mis­ sion was closed in 1855 and the Slaters moved to Kalamazoo. Some of the Native Americans remained in the area for a while longer. Some moved to Pentwater where they intermingled and married with the Potawatomi Indians there and some joined the Selkirk Mission in Bradley, Allegan County. The Indian names for the lakes in the area were Thomapple, So-wanque-sake, or “Forked River.” The Grand River was Owash-te-nong, or “Far Distant River.” The Little Thomapple was Chick-see-ne-bish. Thomapple Lake was Muski-sowan-que-sake. Mud Creek was Nagwah-tick. Gun Lake was Bun-gabish, meaning “Big Water.” When Amasa-Parker and other early settlers came to the Prairieville area in the early 1830s, there were no roads, only Indian trails crossing the township in different directions. One trail ran east and west and reached the Kalamazoo River near Otsego. One trail which headed north and south ran along Long Lake leading to the Thomapple River. The second north-south trail ran from Cressey Comers north, passing between Pine Lake and Shelp Lake. During the summer months, the trails were serviceable but in the winter when there was snow, it was most difficult to travel over them — at least for the white man. The trails were marked by blazing the trees with an ax or machete at intervals on each side of the trail so it could be followed. This trail north was blazed by George Brown, who was an early settler in Orangeville Township, in 1835. 1837 was a busy year in Prairieville Township. The first log school was built. Log homes were going up and clearings were extend­ ing their areas to accommodate more crops. There were already many areas of prairie lands and oak open­ ings in the township. The road from Gull Prairie in Kalamazoo County to the Thornapple River was the first road built in Barry County. At the second town meeting in Prairieville, a com­ mittee of five was chosen to assist the commissioners in choosing the site for the road. The first chosen site was abandoned, as it included a bridge across Crooked Lake. The road was built from the Base Line through Section No. 35 and ran along the west side of Crooked Lake in the winter of 1837-38. The next road to be built was from Section No. 7 in Barry Township heading southwest until it reached the southwest corner of Section No, 12 in Prairieville, running south between Barry and Prairieville until it met the road which extended from baseline in the vicinity of Jones Mill which was situated on the outlet ot Long Lake, went northeast around Gull Lake and then east through Sections 31 and 32 in Barry Township (Sheffield Road today) This road has stayed basically the same until present day. Other roads 1838 anS ’’y *e end of 1838 and the beginning of 1839 , a network of roads made traveling in the area much easier. See PRAIRIEVILLE on 10 71Q J 1 . JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ ,-.<2 > rTF % > -JUNE 27-JULY 3 - ■ 1978 rfjfj to<; sejs-^ 0 BANNER APRIL 30, 1998 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS rt E^ 7^^ j Prairieville Twp. in early times Ide, I i i , Olive (Misner) I > J Peabody in East I I s Jordan, Ml. ’J A / Lee was a graduate of I Lakewood High School, class of 1965. He was a >•* Vietnam veteran serving from 1968-1969 as an auto mechanic in the motor division of the US Army. He was a proud member of the VFW post 4461 and was VFW post commander from 1995 -2000 in Lake Odessa, Ml. He loved to call bingo and dress up as Santa for the children at Christmas time. He loved to play cards and sing karaoke, as well as play pranks on others and share jokes. He loved to work on cars. He did home construction, as well as niany other odd jobs. He ran two gas stations in Saginaw, Ml and one in Lansing Ml. Lee leaves behind his two greatest accomplishments (his “2 girls”): daughters, LeAnn Isabell (D’Water) Hanson of Lansing, Ml and Amanda Lynn Sumner (D’Water) Wing (Wayne) of Lansing, Ml, and his only granddaughter, Anna Kay Wing of Lansing, ML He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Joyce Ackerman of Fife Lake, Ronald D’Water of Mancelona, Ml, Jim D’Water (Karen) of Fife Lake, Patricia Johnson (John) of Lake Odessa, Ml, Judy Lilly of Portland, Ml, Daisy Miller of Ionia, Ml, Robert Peabody (Karen) of Hastings, Ml, Dorothy Janusz of Coldwater, Ml, Kathleen Jackson (Tommy) of Osseo, Ml, Nelson D’Water Jr. (Gloria) of Marshall, Ml, Larry D’Water (Teri) of Coldwater, Ml, Terry D'Water (Vikki) of Coldwater, Ml, and Jim D’Water of Coldwater, Ml. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Caroline Combs, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a graveside service on June 29, 2024 at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, Ml at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being made by Koops Funeral Home. .'A ; visit Al h I < i* Lee Currinn (born Leroy Nelson D Water) of Cookeville, TN went home to 2“^,i!®3venly Father on Wednesday. May 0. 2024 in Lebanon, TN at the age of 79. Lee was was born on February 20,1945 to Nelson Wilbur D’Water and Gladys ;fia^ ii's ■?«( ■~Ti- 4 7 Si Ar » M ■*n. THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 27, 2024 • X N I iji. A �t .1 I J a ■ X :9 f' J I I I I c£>^ I I I I ♦> II I 8 Delton Kellogg Schools approves the 2024-25 school budget The Delton Kellogg Board of Education approved the district's 202425 budget last week. School officials thanked Cindv Owen, director of finance for Delton Kellogg Schools, for her expertise. Interim Superintendent Nick Damico also thanked Owen for her hard work at what would be his final meeting before moving to take on the superintendenl role at Hastings Area School System. Cindy has been an awesome finance person; she did not know anything about schools. Now she knows a lot about schools and more than most of US, Damico said. “She’s been doing a great job. I appreciate everything she’s done. I hope she sticks around for a long time.” Damico’s last day is June 30. He starts his new job as superintendent in Hastings on July I. Owen’s 2024-25 budget for DK Schools indicates that there will be a decline in general fund revenues of $888,964 from the prior year. The district is budgeting revenues of $14,771,329 for the upcoming year compared to $15,660,293 in 2023-24. The biggest contributing factors are declines in federal revenue of $524,942 and state revenue of $239,630. Owen attributed the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) III for the federal fund reduction because it is expiring. The ESSER III Fund is responsible for pro­ viding Stale Education Agencies (SEAs) and their local educational agencies (LEAs) with emergency relief funds to combat the impact that COVID-19 caused in elementary and secondary schools across the country. “The state funding is lower simply based on a declining enrollment pro­ jection that is happening nearly every­ where,” Owen stated. “I’ve projected a slight reduction in enrollment to be conservative but we are certainly hop­ ing that our enrollment stays strong.” The largest increase in spending in the district will be for instruction. In 2023-24, the district spent $7,053,155 on instruction; in 2024-25, Delton Kellogg will spend $7,597,211, an increase of 7.71 percent. The district’s general ftirfd'e^pe^lditures for 2024-25 are budgeted at $14,967,785, resulting in a deficit of $196,456. That deficit will be offset by a transfer of $40,000 from other funds, lowering the district’s gener­ al fund Balance from an anticipated This week, local and regional per­ formers arc bringing to Hastings a selection of American classics and country music’s greatest hits along with the wonders of magic as a part of the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series. Barry County’s own Stormy the Magician will headline Playing at the Plaza today, Thursday, June 27, at II a.m. Stormy’s family-friend­ ly magic show is far from typical. Whether a member of the audience or on stage as one of Stormy’s assistants, families are constantly involved in the show. Stormy’s magic, stories and silly jokes will keep the entire family filled with laughter, wonder and joy. The LaJoye Quartet is playing on Friday, June 28, as this week’s Friday at the Fountain performance. The concert takes place on the court- J y9 * A ■ ? «> ik I A I * il Shania Twain tribute, magician and more on tap for Hastings Live Contributing Writer i J j KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT «■ 1 www.Hasting5Banner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 27, 2024 :-z i 14 FZ t A I ■I 4 f Delton Kellogg Schools Director of Finance Cindy Owen prepared the preliminary 2024-25 school budget. (Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright) $2,117,228 as of July 1,2024, to $1,960,832 as of July 1,2025. In 2023-24 Delton Kellogg operated at a surplus of $ 1,054,109. Owen became the Director of Finance for Delton Kellogg Schools last November. Prior to coming to Delton Kellogg, Owen worked in accounting at JBS for almost three decades. She grew up in the surround­ ing Delton area. in other business... — The BOE approved hiring Dr. Jeremy Wright as superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools. — Greta Munger was hired as the assistant high school principal and ath­ letic director. — The BOE approved Kevin Lillibridge’s hiring as the new DK girl’s varsity basketball coach. Kevin is a sixth-grade teacher at DK Middle School. Brookes Smith was approved as DK high school’s new head varsity football coach. — Sara Nash was approved as the new DK elementary fourth-grade teacher. — Isabell Price, a long-term substi­ tute teacher, received approval from the BOE to fill the permanent thirdgrade teacher position. — The BOE approved many person­ nel appointments and reassignments plus the middle school cheer sideline proposal' ........ — The board approved the Delton Kei TH'gg W8 and the 2024-25 preliminary budget. — Marsha Bassett announced the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation gave away 62 scholarships totaling $80,000 to students this year. An addi­ tional $60,000 will go to students who receive renewable scholarships, this year, r r I'* SitliHl I I,I > ’’ny I A I s I: afti J Wfi If ■ < 5 1, A il h I I - t r 0 f J ill yoin' ?>• stormy the Magician will keep audiences in awe today with his fun, interactive magic show. k 1 11 house lawn at noon. The combo consists of musicians playing selections from the Great American Songbook with a jazz flavor on piano, bass, drums, vocals, trumpet, flugelhom and trombone. Hastings Live wraps up with week with a Shania Twain trib­ ute for this week’s Friday Night Feature. Kait Rose will take the Thomapple Plaza stage on Friday, V June 28, performing - the music of Shania Twain live with a lO-piece band. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The conces­ 4 sion stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for k evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani­ mals and outside alcohol are prohibit­ ed. There are no rain venues. Shows J will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, ' National Endowment for the V Arts, and generous donations 9 from Barry County Lumber, the J Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local busi­ nesses. V 1 z r .3 R ^5 ’’Mi.*!.p 1 to I J L :l >> •i .1 A’’>rs'«r ii •-1 si’**1 *1 "9 -a Ru ■t > 4’ i w5 . ■•7 I. f If joveJihee'S^ 1- *V ^2**^ >-;g^2024?^= 10 rfbs»3P« X *5C<% ** r •« *«• < fiiMsfemcc tf * rini?CC.*‘X^' JiilMlA elXi w « « • SOLAR s* « Locals can listen to their favorite Shania Twain tunes by attending Kait Rose’s b Friday Night Features performance k on Friday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The '3m * Sax3ikbii9BS«i^tKi5: fehE'iipalfiC ’ri^sJea onfcattiachidMQcenBift ^LWjlctSSforliKeiH^ 2EOi£.i ®^™jsponie^as3 3k5. concert will be held at Thornapple Plaza. (Photos provided) mar re***?** a •ISIS SJ ‘^Aneetptaj ■'WraiJMHi c®. T4 r* i. SOCIAL SECURITY 4 • ’.a.* T I MATTERS ( *R ’ ‘ s 5Rti^ V L ‘^project coil ^^««« faft of4e ad ’’“smeoffliose..Li’*» stats ihai the Ready to retire? Apply online with Social Security ASK DR; UNIVERSE Srtywii,* •* A I ’«nce does i 5a *«»«p*i* *5Ca HILLARY HATCH 9 > Public Affairs Specialist /\ tall drink of water I 'I Why do we need to hydrate? I Victor, 9, Ohio f Dear Victor, Is there anything better than lapping up cool water on a hot day? I talked about why we need to hydrate with my friend Ed Johnson. He teaches classes about the human body in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. It turns out that up to 60 percent of an adult human’s body is water. A kid’s body contains even more water than a grown up. When you were a baby, you were about 78 percent water. Humans use that water for all kinds of things. It keeps you cool when you sweat. It removes waste when you pee. It moves important stuff around inside your body. It even cushions your brain and spinal cord. But staying hydrated is really about your cells. A cell is the smallest bit of something alive—like e smallest bit of a cat or a worm or a human. Some organisms are made of just one cell like bacteria. But numans are made of trillions of cells, cal/^y watery goo Flpot If s mostly water and electrolytes. lectrolytes are are minerals minerals with with o,, an electric charge, ^UCHAEL KINNEY < PLUMBING I Licensed Master Plumber Lttnsed Journevman Plumber New construction, remodel BRAnmnn ’ drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 ^!2^iM269) 838-5112 l.icense //8110376 & Insured Your body uses them to do important things like make your nerves and muscles work. There s water outside your cells, too. The fluid that surrounds all the cells is their envi­ ronment,” Johnson said. “It must be kept just right to enable the cells to survive.” It s just right when the amount of electrolytes in the water inside your cells matches the amount in the water outside your cells. Have you ever made a glass of salt water? The salt you stir into the water 1$ made of two electrolytes__ sodium and chlorine. If you leave the salt water sitting out, the water will start to evaporate. It will turn into water vapor and float off into the air. That means there’s less water in the glass. But the amount of salt hasn’t changed. So, the water that’s left will be saltier. That s how it works inside your body, too. If you don’t drink enough water, there won’t be as much water surrounding your cells. It will become “saltier” or more concentrated with electrolytes and other stuff dissolved in the water. Remember that your cells want tilings to be equal inside ^d outside the cell. So, water from inside the cells will rush out of the cell until tilings even out When water leaves the cells like that, the cells shrink up The opposite can happen, too. If you drank a bon­ kers amount of water, the fluid outside your cells would be way less “salty” or less concentrated. This lime, water would rush into the cells and make them swell up. Your cells don’t work properly when they’re too shriveled or too swollen. But good news! There are receptors in your brain that keep track of the fluid outside your cells. If it gets too concentrated__ because you’re dehydrated—your brain gives you the sensation of thirst. Or. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident ' scientist and yvriter at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website, askdrtiniverse. com. It’s never too early to start planning for retire­ ment, and Social Security’s online tools can help. 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Grand ^sa gov. hillary.hatch® k 1 1 •» % �I I < \ - www.HastingsBanner.com '.i ■x ■ ''I 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, June 27, 2024 \ * > f V .A f’: h > —I I ‘ WSi. ? <0X '5 r •„ 2 i' > z* * I 3P-' e: k ar. m J I <- ^*'.^'''4. ■''''I V rUf aU\ e WcS' % »v-’s M, ,' * i * I X J r* ''J > 5 i 4 Si ^"iJl s . \ > program gets a financial boost from the annual Golf Guys Weekend, which recently took place on May 29 to June 1. 1 » V, « \ -e IS I \ ss 1 % B\ u_' i s d K I a 1 * £ % L *» t ■ k fe.i k •A<; .4S '.‘■fafr** I? biz ±•1; Wifesii W? n Golf Guys raise funds to support YMCA Jr. Golf program Over 36 golfers from the local area, along with some friends from out of town, gathered in northern Michigan for the 25th annual Golf Guys Weekend on May 29 June 1. The players traveled to four cours­ es, an event that supports the YMCA of Barry County’s Junior Golf program, held at The Legacy at Hastings. Through the donations, the YMCA is able to provide financial assistance for golfers as well as keep the young players equipped with clubs that are sized appro­ priately for their age. Over the 25 years, it is estimated that the Golf Guys weekend has aided over 400 young golfers to leam the sport of golf. The event originated in 2000 with a small group as a way to honor past friends who have passed away. This year they honored Phil Scobey, who recently passed away and loved the event. Gina McMahon, the YMCA Recreation and Outreach Director, coordinates the Junior Golf program. Grant Hansen at The Legacy of Hastings provides the instruc­ tion, and the Golf Guys outing is coordi­ nated by Ron Martin and Ray Rose. For more information, contact the YMCA at 269-945-4574. “V L I Ms if * ■ K « (Photo provided) ( B r 'C 4 /i?< : V ri « •> Vl'. The YMCA of Barry County’s Junior Golf J »‘ I 1 4 5.-^ ft <rA ' r 4 X X a" ’r^ 9 ) > 9 i * •«.’7 * J>. k. ?X-. zniaex * J***" c I k k ror*- « 1 .• r • 'W i; Getting kids outdoors is the simple yet powerful idea behind Outdoor George Cullers. This year's free event is scheduled for Saturday outdoorsman aiuiudy, bept. 21 at Charlton Park. (Photosprovided) BarryXounty Outdoor Youth Day set for Sept. 21 Barry Conservation District and its community partners have announced Outdoor Youth Day 2024 is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Charlton Park. Getting kids outdoors is the simple yet powerful idea behind Outdoor You± Day, initiated by local outdoorsman George Cullers This free event provides hands-on outdoor experiences, fostering a lifelong passion for nature. P^icipants can look forward to a diverse range of activities, such as biking, fishing, hiking, trapping, archery, bird watching, fly casting, rock climbing and more. New this’ year are food trucks, guest speakers and workshops focused on nature and outdoor recreation. “Our goal this year is to enhance the experience for all family mem­ bers,” said Jamie Lewis Hedges, executive director of Barry Conservation District. “There will be something for everyone at Youth Day 2024.” TTie Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will lead outreach efforts on how to responsibly pro­ ) i »A * < iA. 1 Barry County youngsters can learn more ways how to appreciate the outdoors later this year at Outdoor Youth Day. The 2024 event is scheduled for Sept. 21. r * 0 » t » •< 1- Participants can look forward to a diverse range of activities at this year’s Outdoor Youth Day. New this year are food trucks, guest speakers and workshops focused on nature and outdoor recreation. ®^&jsit tect and enjoy the outdoors. Stacy Bare, executive director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, will share his insights on the therapeutic power of outdoor recreation, espe­ cially for veteran families. A highlight of the event is the Bike Rodeo, a collaboration with Blue Zones and the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. This initiative will teach kids essential biking skills and safety techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. “Being able to ride a bike confi­ dently opens up a whole new world for families,” said Catherine Getty, executive director of Activate Barry County. “We have great regional trail systems. What a great family vacation!” The eighth annual event is spon­ sored by Barry County Parks, Barry Conservation District, Blue Zones Activate Barry County, Commercial Bank, Court-Side, George Cullers and the National Deer Association. Those interested in staying informed on the event and volun­ teer opportunities can sign up for email updates at barrycd.org/oyd. Kse. «*• 1 SOLAR tiy S Continued from Page 1 w 3a* 1 te-x :a Some of the key issues with the draft ordinance included concerns with glare, minimum lot size for ±ese proj­ ects and emergency response plans for such sites. Also, Consumers Energy, which has a large-scale solar project planned in Assyria Township, flagged an item in the ordinance that staled solar energy system structures (not the panels them­ selves) could only be 25 feet when the minimum that their project could sup­ port was 40 feet. The most recent draft of the ordinance irons out some of those concerns. The new ordinance states that the “total height for a principal-use SES shall not exceed 16 feet measured from ±e ground to the top of the system when oriented at maximum tilt. However, other structures aside from a solar panel (such as a substation) shall not exceed 45 feet measured from the ground to the highest point on the structure.” #«K fr'tJayN^F. a Viai- «tf?bsf)e^s‘^c•rz-: fiiAn r • ran ma 4 ii jd ri |jfjiliieiHllSw8lSw’'l| VEHS rjrnw.. iikS * ■ -^OA . iMSSC^ l- >*«-eS25 Regarding minimum lot size, the promoting the development of such ordinance states that solar farms shall projects. not be constructed on parcels less than Legislation adopted last year, which 80 acres in size in the agricultural and has proven to be a hot-button issue rural residential zoning districts. In the within Barry County and other rural draft ordinance, the minimum was just counties, states that utilities can bypass 20 acres. local government approval and appeal The minimum directly to ±e state lot size remained We really believe a to permit projects at 20 acres for with a capacity of majority of projects that light industrial and 50 megawatts or general industrial are likely to come to Barry more. zoning districts. Barry County’s County will be smaller “We intended current ordinance in nature and I think the is significantly to make it some­ what restrictive,” ordinance does a nice Job more restrictive McManus told the than ±e state’s protecting people and Banner. “I think standards, meaning we achieved that. companies. 99 utilities who don’t At the same time, like it could go Jim McManus we made this as a directly to the state Barry County Planning Director single ordinance to and Zoning Administrator for permission. cover all (projects) However, county and Consumers is aware.” officials anticipate ±at projects that An ordinance to regulate solar enercome to Barry County will be under gy projects is vital as statewide ; M 'CQn that 50-megawatt threshold and, thereenergy goals become loftier and loftier, fore, must adhere to the ordinance. w r “We really believe a majority of proj­ ects that are likely to come to Barry County will be smaller in nature and I think the ordinance does a nice job protecting people and companies won’t have to speculate — they’ll have to be specific on picking properties that meet our conditions,” McManus said. The Consumers Energy project, slat­ ed for Spring Creek Farm at the south­ east border of the county, will be large enough that the utility could bypass local control if it wanted to. The com­ pany has signaled that they will work with the county. “There has been state (permitting) reform and there will be that option but that is not the way we operate,” David Hicks, vice president of clean energy development for Consumers Energy, told the Banner. “As we said before, we ... really rely on those rela­ tionships and relationship-building and really coming to agreement with local government in coming to a project that meets everyone’s needs and provides that clean solar generation.” : •; tftdf « ✓ aMT,' FOURTH OF JULY «. .A f k> i»b e 1” Continued from Page 1 ^'T’C rii '• * r- <* * » "m3: < I •r ^Ti 'Iks' 0: The event kicks off with a flag-rais­ ing ceremony at noon followed by a barbecue buffet and silent pie auction. The event is free to attend. The Hastings City Band will be per­ forming on July 3 at 7:30 p.m., going patriotic with its 10th Annual Tribute to America Spectacular. The show will also feature the Lakewood Area Choral Society and it kicks off at 7:30 p.m. held at Thomapple Plaza. That will conclude the band’s slate of summer shows. Middleville will host its annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring downtown festivities (inflatables, games, etc.) that run from 9 a.m. to I p.m. followed by pre-fireworks show activities that run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on the Middleville AYSO fields, locat­ ed between Thomapple Kellogg High School and Middle School. Laser tag, put on by BattleGR, is one of those activities. The public is invit­ ed to participate but a waiver must be completed beforehand. That form can be found on the Facebook page of the Middleville DDA, which is sponsoring the event along with the Middleville Lions Club, Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township. . Jordan Lake’s annual * Ring of Fire I M«X -Z J ■ > T15 >* • tffjs"' t 9 9 *0^ « » -■ T'. i p* A L. y K** <^r*‘ 3^^ -r: . “< I -✓ f . tl*.' ‘ k » » r A .J K * ■It r * V ri IV 'IV ’ .I.'- .. V (1 I# •I X ■ * .> ,x -) <• ri'" i- kJ' r* ilili' 4.x 1 » " 4 > A .*» r'^ I jl55^ ’.t 95 *r > 511 : f'" Zij t 1 V s 4 r / ?Rg ( u ' I .1--^ ♦ r 4? 4 w». p“ .T< I I 1A I J 3B. - I s ••. . h. .•1 » It a »i >• .V htr i * t". k' »F li « Historic Charlton Park's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July features games and activities from yesteryear. Here, a group of adults are seated for a watermelon­ eating competition during last year’s event. (File photo by Jayson Bussa) is set to return for a third time this Fourth of July. The annual “Ring of Fire” will fea­ ture hundreds of flares lighting the perimeter of Jordan Lake, Lakefront owners will display these flares along the shore at exactly 10 p.m. on July 4, creating a ring of fire around the perimeter of the lake for approximately 30 minutes. Those interested in seeing the unique sight can watch from the beach or a boat out on the lake. Lakefront property owners still have time to purchase their flares. Flares are $5.50 each and can be picked up via drive-through at the Swifty’s Place parking lot on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Flares are to be lit at exactly 10 p.m. and no sooner. The annual boat parade in Lake Odessa will also be on the Fourth of July at noon ±is year. There is no y ■ I .< 1 / k I .A Copy editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report A 1 t * theme participants are asked to just be creative and have fun decorating their boats. The parade will begin at noon on July 4 in front of the docks by Buddy’s on the Beach. Those watching the parade along the lake are encouraged to hold up score­ cards that rate the boats from five to 10 as the boats pass by. Organizers are encouraging fire­ works to be set off during both events on Jordan Lake. Various lakes throughout the county tend to be hot spots for celebrations. Barlow Lake in Yankee Springs will feature a firework display on July 6 at 10:15 p.m. The lake has designated June 8 as a rain date. Over in Carlton Township, the res­ idents of Middle Lake will host its annual boat parade. Boats will start at 11 a.m. at the south end of the lake. For the best view of the parade, resi­ dent are encouraged to sit on the end of their docks or bring their boats to rhe center of the lake. Public access IS also available for those who do not live on the lake. Judges will be anchored in the lakp and will follow the winner back to their dock for a trophy presentation Ju?y“6 on I ! t I 1 �i: 10 Thursday, June 27, 2024 vvwvv.Hastin9sBanner.e0m THE HASTINGS BANNER SYNOPSIS 'i >* < Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting 1 June 11. 2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m I A All board members present Approved consent agenda items Received 2023 audit report August 6** Election commission Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 7:24 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Bernard J. Nobel and Helen R. Nobel Trust. Dale of birth; Helen R, J Nobel - 03/22/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Helen R. Nobel, surviving Trustee, died 03/13/2024, leaving the above Trust In full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be / forever barred unless presented to Beverly 1 M. Middleton, Trustee, within 4 months after i the date of publication of this notice. I I I Date: 06/24/2024 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Beverly M. Middleton c/o Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following » mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee tor this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Anna James, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Date of mortgage: March 30, 2022 Recorded on April 14,2022. in Document No. 2022-004309, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 74/100 Dollars ($216,776.74) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 11 in the Plat of Thornton Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 72, Barry County Records. Commonly known '! as 504 Thornton St, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449V, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone » number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1533905 (O6-27)(O7-18) , PRAIRIEVILLE quick to follow. The stage line in the 1850s, 1860s and early 1870s Continued from Page 7 was routed around the north end of Gull Lake past the mill and a post George H. Thomas came to office was established in 1856. Prairieville in December of 1836, George Thomas was the postmas­ taking up land in section No. 36 ter. It was open until 1904. at the north point of Gull Lake. He was very active in the politics Thomas and his wife also oper­ of early Prairieville. He served as ated a store along with the post supervisor in 1857-59; 1861, 1863, office where they carried the 1869 and 1877-78. He was a memitems needed by the nearby neigh­ her of the Republican Party and bors, accepting eggs and cream in was a strong leader in the govern­ return for other commodities. ment. He had been elected to the Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were wellSenate of the State of Michigan known for their hospitality and twice and to the Stale Legislature well-run store and business. one time. He joined the Greenback On a knoll between Gull Lake and party, becoming a strong local the roadway, Mr. Thomas built a leader. The Greenback ticket was frame house that stood there near­ elected in 1877 and 1878, but in ly 100 years. He planted a walnut 1870 the Republican Party held grove in which the trees grew into towering specimens and was known the majority vote. In 1850, George H. Thomas as the Thomas Walnut Grove. built the first sawmill in the town­ In the early days, pioneer pastors ship at the head of Gull Lake. In baptized their converts in the shal­ 1856, the sawmill burned and in low water near the boat landing by 1867 Thomas built a grist mill on the mill, in solemn services which the east side of the stream. At the took place often in the spring as same site, where the stream which soon as the ice was out of the lake had its source in the spring, fed at the mill site. Large crowds came Mud Lake a half mile to the north, to witness the ceremony arriving in flowing into Gull Lake where buggies, wagons and on foot. This Prairieville Park is now located. site is now used for a boat land­ There was a planing mill and caring, picnics, family reunions and a riage-making shop where sleighs, swimming beach. carriages and various kinds of Lemeul Eaton of Hastings oper­ woodwork were produced. There ated the mill at one time and Lee P. was also a post office and several Reed, a Civil War veteran, operated stores located at this spot along the carriage-making shop, using the the upper point of Gull Lake same water power as the mills. where it reaches into Prairieville Robert Gates operated a steam Township, Barry County. ■ sawmill on the site near the When a mill went in, often other ■ Thomas mills before following the • businesses and industries were Civil War. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L ALSPAUGH JEREMY BOURDO ASHLEYBOURDO PLAINTIFFS, vs. KYLE BRANCH (an unnamed occupants) Defendant ***♦***•**•****••**•»*♦*♦*••♦»♦♦*****♦***♦*•♦♦ Attorney for Defendant; Attorney for Plaintiff: McCarty Law Offices, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 269-694-6055 -NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15, 2015, wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assigness of Seller; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, for holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows: The lands and tenements are situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry, Slate of Michigan described as follows; LOT 37 IN OAK OPENINGS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 47. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street, Delton, Ml 49046. Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 Date: June 7, 2024 MCCARTY LAW OFFICES, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 Attorney for Jeremy Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 200 W. Allegan St., Otsego, Ml 49078 269-694-6055 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal basis. To opportunity report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing ■■ impaired is 1-800-927-9275. BkJAL HOUMQ ORRORTUHrTT MDARD seeking HPAI-impacted dairy farms Last week, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced immediate financial assistance for Michigan dairy farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to help advance research on the disease towards aid­ ing farms in recovery. Funding is available for up to 20 farms, up to $28,000 per farm. This assistance is in addition to funding already available from the United Stales Department of Agriculture (USDA) to HPAIimpacted dairy farms in Michigan. Eligible farms must work with MDARD and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services (APHIS) to com­ plete epidemiological investigations on their farms, participate in dairy herd real-time longitudinal studies research with MDARD and Michigan State University and engage in HPAI A(H5N 1) programs related to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) if appli­ cable. This funding is made avail­ able through MDARD’s Emergency Response programming. As part of the disease response, MDARD is working with herd vet­ erinarians to monitor the health of the animals and conduct trace inves­ tigations, Additionally, MDARD and various federal, state and local partners continue to offer personal protective equipment at the request of dairy oper­ ations. The department continues dil­ igently working with local, state, and federal partners to quickly respond to reports of HPAI to mitigate the spread of the disease and provide outreach. Those interested in signing up for HPAI alerts can do so at Michigan, gov/birdflu. I w •.f' r ire 4 L { 4^ * 1.1?' ICCI im kif PriofW^ Ki ad cd^^ lAl J t-' i Ml ■« a; »1'05 Golf Ie® “ .jrt Cooferwe*®;,, K. ar ' *3 ^3S w* SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 19,2024 Called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present; Stoneburner, DeVries, Doster, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Public comments were received. Gull Lake Sewer report John Crum Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Appointments to Planning Commission and ZBA Resolution 2024-26 Special assessment procedure Resolution 2024-27 Pay schedule amendment Public and Board comments were received Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk » ‘ Fiif •» to inM jr « ateiwacsi^®® jCkTcffSefcbto®- *; Ir IX r*. 5 2X'^ -J * kt ■ *-.. «Mr. .» VA -^ -*' ’ cs •• 1 * ha^ssrFSs^ • ♦ * V ■£ ^ ’ss: '* • •l L&KtetifWcf I •ssxi . V'i b * 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29831-DE Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Steven Lynn Cole, Deceased. Date of birth: 5/12/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Steven Lynn Cole, died 5/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Anthony D. Cole personal representative, or to both the probate court at Bar7 County Probate Court. 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 19. 2024 James D, lance P68202 One West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 266-3000 Anthony D. Cole 5106 123rd Avenue Fennville, Ml 49048 (269) 425-8000 pecfJefBffitarwiisciai- STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the Matter of the Charles Zombor and Mary Zombor Living Trust, dated April 12,2021. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedents. Charles Zombor. who lived at 428 West Walnut Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, died on June 15, 2024 and Mary Zombor, who lived at 428 West Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died on June 10. 2021, leaving a certain trust under the name of The Charles Zombor and Mary Zombor Living Trust, dated April 12, 2021, wherein the decedents were the Settlors and Rebeccah Dubicki was named as Successor Trustee serving al the time of or as a result of the decedents’ death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Rebeccah Dubicki, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Date: 06/24/2024 David H. Tripp (P29290) 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Rebeccah Dubicki 8659 Twin Lakes Drive, Jenison. Ml 49425 616-822-47012 JU 'pkiaa ap w i <r K 1 *.• -'S T’ r ik V . t. IK A.* u w* V -.4 . £ y Vi I t RI I iVM Mu’. r 11 bl w I I } u k 4 < Ci it A *' * a ; kU b I «< W !9 w >iiBr 4 ^JCV s 130 •=1 I I I »»fc; : *1. 4 *« 4 k ( '.. I I V.» .1 es' » :35c -’t 'K, M% *- /> ?l ■^5 Hr,; V 4 I f'l! * Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt a Brownfield Plan ,, “PTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for Barry County, adoption of A BROWNFIELD OF MIDDLEVILLE PURSU- m Aten®." m"m fJn accordance WITH ACT 381 OF ’F the state of MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED, nc J™ chaH Sinner 2 ® Hearing of Com- ' Counfc On "F a “2*'™ at the Barry S“XStreet, Hastings the 1£ n’ Brownfield Plan for me Village of Middleville, Ml. exeX^itT^'®^’ ^^^^'^elopment Authority shall pursuant to and in accordance Redevelopment K Snn M h ‘Re Public Acts of test? esc ton oft?n’’^ The as amended. The yB!>Lnp ion of the proposed brownfield nmnprtu icJ?®' gi.assxT'"» ■022-138- iee eligible CMS inro, R® reimbursed propel nf^jprepare ------------------incurred to prepare -the brownfield eiudeX J±?P™">'ER9iRle costs may Thef brXfleW ’"Wlon costsin- o' «ie BrowntiK T^ornmissioners. All aspects public hearino FurthSr tS°F“. ^'’'“55100 at the ion, including a copy To in- spect the docXnk''nto County Wminlstrato a 69 review them in person .ho Office, 220 WesS 4 mJ*’" ®™*"' >«>« ^0“"^ Clerk's ™te Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 623 The undersigned does hereby certify that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP­ TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90 - VI, DIVISION 90-VI-8 SECTION 90-392 (A), DIVISION 90-VI-9, SECTION 90422 (A), SECTION 90-423 (A) AND, DIVISION 90-VI-10, SECTION 90452 (A), AND AMENDING DIVISION 90-VI-9, SECTION 90-427 (B) (1). was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meet­ ing on the 24th day of June 2024. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 624 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.625 T^he undersigned does hereby certify The undersigned does hereby certify AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP­ TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90 - XI - SIGNS, SECTION 90-961, SECTION 90-963, SECTION 90-967 (E) AND, SECTION 90-973 (A) (5). AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP­ TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90 - XII SECTION 1010 (0) AND ADDING SECTION 90-1014. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meet­ ing on the 24th day of June 2024. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meet­ ing on the 24th day of June 2024. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk i • s • ’'J •<* 4 X. ”5 Seiii t * » k *■ SS.'' *0t :i*»s 4 1 V A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. I Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk * ♦ I f I �.'■•A I i I'-.m .m* ■ SPORTS W www.HaslingsBanner com HA INI . JX BANNER )■ Thursday, June 27, 2024 11 ■i .s P^PP^**^ fai''way during inspirational show BRETT BREMER Sports Editor * I Dennis Walters never imagined he'd come up to The Legacy al Hastings, in Michigan, and sweat while dreaming of the “cool” weather in Jupiter, Fla., where he lives. But if anyone is able to persevere it is Dennis Walters. With a bright sun and the tem­ perature around 90 degrees, Walters shared his message of inspiration and some trick shots through his Dennis Walters Golf Show with members of the PGA Junior League and others on hole number one Wednesday, June 19. Wallers Walters was joined during the first 17 years of his traveling show by his father, and said his dad loved being in small towns in middle America. I totally echo those thoughts,” Walters said. “Places like Hastings, this is what America is all about. America is not New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago. The real people, the great people, are in small towns like this that work had and have families, and it is very refreshing to me to be able to still continue to go out and observe this.” Walters was paralyzed in a golf cart accident at the age of 24, in July of 1974, Prior to that, he had won three New Jersey State Championships in high school, and went on to captain the North Texas University Men’s Golf Team to four Missouri Valley Conference titles. He placed 11th in the 1971 U.S. Amateur and worked to turn pro after college. He began a pro career on the South African Tour, which hopes of returning to give it another shot at earning a spot on the PGA Tour before the accident. Former PGA Pro and Legacy owner Lynn Janson, who learned of Walters’ story a few years ago and has now brought him back to speak to the PGA Junior League players at The Legacy twice, rattled off Walters’ impressive list of honors before the show. 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Among the other highlights Walters won the United States Golf Association’s Bob Jones award in 2018 and was the PGA of America’s Distinguished Service Award Winner in 2008. Walters heaped praise right back at Janson. “If you don’t know [Janson], and even if you know him but you don’t know how good a player he was, he was some player, let me tell you. He played in seven U.S. Opens. He played with Arnold Palmer in a U.S. Open, -wow! “He played in seven PGAs, made a lot of cuts, and that is for a guy who worked all the time. As good a golfer as he is, I think he is equally better or better as a person, because if you want somebody solid to be with you he is one of the guys that you want on your team. All you youngsters that are under his tutelage and his mentorship, consider yourself lucky. Just continue to learn from him, learn to respect him and learn to love golf and I think you’ll be doing okay.” There was a time after his accident where Walters wasn’t doing okay. Through recovery and rehab there were hard times, until at the urging of his father, started working on ways to golf without the use of his legs. Through trial and error and some ingenuity he has been able to make a living throu^ golf over the years. His show included a trivia session with his dog Gussie, who barked out answers to questions like, “how many times did Jack Nicklaus win the Masters?” “Bark, bark, bark, bark, bark, back,” went Gussie before snagging a treat from Walters* hand. “How about Arnold Palmer?” added Walters. “Bark, bark, bark, back,’* went Gussie. Gussie, a rescue dog originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, also got the chance to hit a couple balls off a tee with a club in his mouth. Walters went on to share his story of perseverance with the crowd while rolling through club after club to hit tee shots almost exclusively straight down the fairway towards the No. I green. The tricks came in the form of the style of the club Walters used while strapped upright in the revolv­ ing seat on the back of his golf cart. He took a shot with a three iron, an iron with three heads attached to the fi / A 1 9 « 78 ^3 4 ■'1 ^aii Rescue dog Gussie, from Puerto Rico, gets help with one of his trick shots from Dennis Walters during the Dennis Walters Show performance on hole number one at The Legacy at Hastings Wednesday, June 19. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r* ' •*1—. } I 7Blkf,gafA«« •1 fl I gS5-»«*' Stfte* , I f i * P ) u ■ F r J-C / I ¥*• r«!i jg-SSS^ a fl fl^« r* I X ,r* 4 a t» f”" rT?:«5 «r r* h 1/ i J X r i •l ’•r *r 4 9 »R **< r I I _--,e r E 0 1 1 1 J i > n «« 4 A 4 I*, .k^ c r I ?’isnwNo..-26&^iI ‘5OTS/5 2> a' i; .&> WBCeiDCBOftS^EF. <3gll4B • > ro^oms.' 2.w2[16W.CQrS»seiiJ2 r See WALTERS on 12 I ----------------r T '— .'t. .i * 1 » • r 1 k I ‘ K - • /T ■*% I b i' f' *> ■ I9 4 < h; f r z* * 'a' z* ,4 MC \ IAl t1 'M '7 □T •A r ► e "WT «» 9 I b J Dennis Walters watches a tee shot fly from the swivel seat on the back ■ of his cart on hole number one at The Legacy at Hastings Wednesday, June 19. Walters, an aspiring professional golfer at the time, was paralyzed in a golf cart accident in 1973 and unable to stand he was told he would never golf again. He shared some trick shots and his inspirational message with the PGA Junior League and others Wednesday. ^3.0 I* Viking senior catcher, TK junior SS earn all-state s»‘ A • V > 1 <, ? ejjoei»*'*i IIIK^ d. ND. 62< (S’* * 1 11*5 >*' * ' r > Ill tea >4 5w -i I > ’if f I IlCil’l 1 r W> r (js ngus 4N 5002^ OAt 4 »35 * (’ f i T Ik IS 205 r*? W a . at-bats. She only struck out 23 times over the course of 450 at-bats in four years of varsity softball. Lakewood head coach Brent Hilley did the math. She averaged just about one strike out every five games in the batters box. Behind the plate, she had a 1.00 fielding average as a senior. Hoebeke was a powerhouse at the plate, in the field and in the circle for TK. Hoebeke had a .621 batting average this spring with 54 total hits including ten dou­ bles, five triples and eight home runs. She had 29 RBI and scored 39 runs. She walked 11 times and struck out once only all season finishing with a .663 on-base percentage and a 1.126 slugging percentage. In the field she had a .982 field percentage and committed only two errors all season. Hoebeke has been an all-conference honor­ ee in the OK Gold Conference in each of her three varsity seasons so far and an all-district award winner. This was her second season in a row earning all-region honors. She already has plans to continue playing collegiately at Grand Valley State University after another spring with the Trojans. Sports Editor NO. 025 I BREH BREMER Thornapple Kellogg shortstop Kylee Hoebeke has been named honorable mention all-state in Division 2 by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association for her performance during her junior season this spring. (Photos by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Lily Federau and Thomapple Kellogg junior Kylee Hoebeke both earned spots among the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association All­ State honorees in Division 2 this season. Federau earned a first team all-state spot at catcher and Hoebeke earned honorable men­ tion all-state at shortstop, while also pitching for the Trojans this spring. Federau, the Viking varsity’s catcher and leadoff hitter since the start of her freshman season in high school, has plans to continue her playing days at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield next season. She was named honorable mention all-state after her junior season, and was a four-time all-conference and all-district award winner. Over four years she batted .500 with a school record 31 home runs and 115 extra base hits. This spring Federau led the Vikings to a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship while finishing the season overall with a .542 batting average, 12 home runs, four triples , 16 doubles and just three strike outs in 118 t k' L-F- e Lakewood's Lily Federau has been named to the Division 2 All-State First Team by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association for her senior season performance this spring. Federau has plans to continue her playing days at Lawrence Tech. nil**! j> k h' 4 . f 'J ^!t>> 9 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i« ’?)♦*’ -»!i / ■ I 1 I V f 1 1 A’H 'iC- J <1 ' .i �1 1 \ t •• f 12 1 Thursdoy, June 27, 2024 Y/\y\7,Hosting$Bonn©r .com THE HASTINGS BANNER t Sprague an Academic All-American at Cornerstone J hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning of that early April bailgame to start a Golden Eagle comeback after the Crusaders built an early 7-0 lead. Sprague was back in the batter s box BREH BREMER Sports Editor I I I It has been a steady climb for Cornerstone University junior catcher Moriah Sprague since she graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 2021. Sprague started ten games as a freshman for the Golden Eagles in 2022. She hit .209 that first spring in 43 at-bats. With a year of expe­ rience behind the mask and in the classroom al Cornerstone, her nerx ousness shrank and her con­ fidence grew. She soared to a .387 average taking over the regular catching duties as a sophomore and her junior season this spring was stellar as she led the Eagles in a majority of their offensive statistics. Sprague has been at least as successful in the classroom and combining her talents she has earned a spot on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team. It is an honor she never really concerned herself with winning, rather one that came from working hard and doing things the right way. “I try to just play the game and hope that I make my family proud, my friends, my teammates and most importantly doing it for the glory of God and using the strengths he gave me,” Sprague said. The Golden Eagle program shared last week that Sprague has maintained a 3.87 GPA while work­ ing towards a bachelor of science degree with a pre-veterinary major in the biology department while also leading the Golden Eagle team to a 26-23 record this season. The Golden Eagles were one victory at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Tournament shy of earning a spot in the NAIA Regionals. Sprague said the Golden Eagle team started the season slow, but the chemistry grew as the weeks went on. Everything clicked in the WHAC Tournament. The Golden Eagles fell to the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) 8-0 in their tournament opener May 1 in Sylvania, Ohio, but rallied for three straight wins after that in the double-elimination tournament. That winstreak included shut out wins over Lawrence Tech and Concordia University before a 2-0 win in a rematch with UNOH, the tournament’s number two seed. It was third-seeded Aquinas College that finally ended the Golden Eagles’ run with a 3-2 win in a May 2 ballgame to see who would get to face top-seeded Madonna for the tournament champi- V , V- V \ < r --fk with her team trailing 9-6 with two runners on and two out in the top of the seventh inning and she hit her second home run of the contest to tie things up at 9-9. Madonna did end up pushing across a run in the bottom of the seventh to earn the 10-9 walkoff win, but that game-tying home run is still a moment that Sprague won’t soon forget. Sprague met the GPA and playing lime require­ ments needed to earn CSC Academic All-District honors making her eligible for the All-America award. CSC members vote on the top players per position for the All-America honors. On the field, Sprague was named second team all-region in the NAIA by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association this spring and first team all-conference in the WHAC in an at-large positiont. This was her second straight season earning WHAC First Team All-Conference honors. Sprague led her team in batting average (.404), OPS (1.092), hits (55), doubles (12), home runs (6), RBIs (30), total bases (89), stolen bases (16), slugging percentage (.654), and on-base percent­ age (.438) this spring in 46 games. She struck out just 12 times in 136 at-bats. She is working on campus this summer and vis­ iting home, in Middleville, when she can. She is helping TK softball program by leading a group of Middleville girls playing on Monday nights in Moline. She said she loves giving back to her community and helping grow the game like her former mentors Garrett, Jon Greenman, Tom Hudson, Pete Bailey and her father Ross Sprague. Sprague said a big part of her success at Cornerstone has come from a focus on base-run­ ning. It is something she is really trying to imprint on the TK girls she is coaching this summer. She said she has learned over the years that base runners score runs, not hitters. Cornerstone head coach Kelsey Kooistra might be more disappoint­ ed in someone not trying to take the extra base than someone thrown out on the base paths for being a bit too aggressive. Sprague isn’t just a mentor on the diamond. She said there are leadership groups at Cornerstone. There are spiritual leaders, organizational leaders and she was chosen as an academic leader on the softball team offering any help she could provide to her teammates in the classroom. f 1* A /m 1' . I. 'iiv- J' 4 Of I . I 1 f• n I > OLOEIV k . * * f Honors have been rolling in for Moriah Sprague after a strong junior season for the Cornerstone University Women’s Softball team’s catcher this spring. Sprague, a Thornapple Kellogg alumnus, was recently named second team all­ region and second team academic All-America following a season in which she led the Golden Eagles in nearly every major offensive category. onship. Madonna University took the conference title with a 3-0 win over Aquinas to finish the tournament, its second win over the Saints in the tournament to close out an undefeated WHAC season. Sprague said conference tournament time is always one of the best parts of the season, school is out for the semester and there is time to really bond with teammates and focus on softball. Madonna went on to reach the NAIA Softball World Series in Columbus, Georgia. While the team highlights came in the confer­ ence tournament, Sprague said her personal high­ light this spring came in the first ballgame of her team’s conference doubleheader at Madonna. She 1 I * ♦ t 1 1 r I J I i 1 Financial FOCUS .J?- Provided by the Barry County offices of Edyvard./ones 0 Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® u r. 1 t k r r, <1 0 403 n Main ct NashvHle Ml (517)760 8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-8265 hr, 1 ■ ■.. 1 Financial Advisor ' *,?*??'■ % I r .S’ LA I I* 1 JI I Tf.-. 4 •If ' What to know before ‘reversing’ your retirement you you If you’ve retired, may have thought closed the book on chapter of your life. which point your earnings will no longer reduce one your benefits, regardless But of how much you earn. )ens ifyou need to Also, Social Security will “reverse” your retirement? recalculate your benefit Due to higher inflation amounts to credit you for and rising interest rates, the months your payments many retirees are taking were reduced due to your out more money from excess earnings. Social their retirement accounts Security also allows you Ihan they had originally to pay back early benefits anticipate. As a result, received if you withdraw some are headed back to your application within 12 the workforce. If you’re months of starting benefits. thinking of joining them, This move could help you you 11 need to consider receive substantially hi^er some factors that may benefits at full retirement affect your finances. age. First, if you’ve been Your Social Security taking Social Security, be isn’t the only benefit that aware that you could lose some ofyour benefits ifyou earn over a certain level, at least until you reach your ^11 retirement age, which is likely between 66 and (Cl. Specifically, if you are under your full retirement for the entire year, Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefit earn above the annual limit, which, in 2024, is $22,320. " Jhe year you reach your retirement age, Social in above adiffXili^ could be affected by your earnings. Your Medicare Part B and PartDpremiums are based on your income, so they could rise if you start earning more money. Also, your extra income could push you into a higher tax bracket. Nonetheless, you can certainly gain some benefits by returning to the working world. Obviously, you’ll be making money that can help you 1 •aa st your daily cash flow and possibly reduce «?qS T’T which, in 2024 is Social Securitv „-it count yo3 **" , the month before"^ 'u retirement plan, age, at you woik, you’ll be eligible your full retirement ““ “’“‘"•’ute to a 401 (k) or other employer- to contribute to an IRA. By putting more money into these accounts, you may well be able to strengthen your financial , sition during your retirement years. You might also be able to receive some employee benefits, such as group health insurance — which could be particularly valuable if you haven’t yet started receiving Medicare. In addition to the potential financial advantages of going back to work, you might get some social benefits, too. Many people enjoy the interactions with fellow workers and miss these exchanges when they retire, so a return to the workforce, even if it’s on a part-time basis, may give you an emotional boost. In the final analysis^ you’ll want to weigh the potential costs of going back to work against the possible benefits. There’s no one right answer for a decision that works for you. This article xvas yvritten by Edt^^ard Jonesfor use by Tdtvard Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC T ■■ ■ ♦ ■ t I « / gr w i ‘<4 r « 1 1' .-f* Su* J “k,. I hi // t I s 4 J' ■J • J* .1 r? I -I* L-sagje at The Legacy at Hastings shows .9°'^ Gussie he collected U, ° Dennis Walters Show performance on hole number one Wednesday, June 19. (Photo by Brett Bremer) WALTERS Continued from Page 11 end of the club one after the other. His special three iron fired one ball low, one medium and one high all with one swing. He had club that fired a ball with a shot of compressed gas, a a limp club, a crooked club, a club with a shaft made out of a fishing pole, a ,a big-headed club, he took a shot back­ wards and shots off tall tees, and he had a set up at the end that rolled one ball after another at his club. He did it all while sharing jokes and his inspira­ tional message. • crowd at the start that just having a dream is the most important thing, and that it is certainly all right to change your dream along the way. He reminded the young golfers, “if there is something in your life you would like to d, no matter how impossible it may seem, if you are willing to work hard, persevere, hang in there, you can achieve success in your dream. Anything at all that you want to do, because really, ifyou stop and think about it, almost anythins is possible.” 1 never expected to come up to Michigan and sweat. We came up here for cool weather. And I’ll tell you, it’s hotter here than it is in Jupiter, Fla., that’s where I live. It’s not fair. Physical therapy two years ago. The woman behind the counter. CM rv kr everyone, but by looking at all the variables, you should be able to reach I 1 * J Wendi Stratton CFP Member MembersiPC SIPC I Take the next step by applying ; ciiit »■ s to join our team as the next Progr Officer at the ’ Barry Community Foundation. Hi it HIRING 6AR^’ >0 o z p z S , a. Ew COMMUNITY FOUNDATION A .V < O o: This is a full-time, in-office posi- 2 i j tion! f « 1 □ For more information Mnutinauon ing tomorrow’s leaders and empowering every or to apply scan here! voice in our community! Lead committees with For questions, please □ contact annieg)barrycf.orgi purpose and impact. Apply by July 15th. 2024 Transform your passion into action by nurtur­ J I 1 s £ » 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I / I I I 1 I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-07-04.pdf e1df541686c73ac48383a21ca4666578 PDF Text Text I INSIDE T TODAY'S EDITION < i •9 1 TU Si A SAFE AND HAPPY fnAVE fourth of JULY . DELTON ROTARY TURNS 25 _ • L I j 1■i •» I «e from OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! *1 •J < I PAGE 12 HASTINGS STREETSCAPE HEADS DOWN FINAL STRETCH f’ PAGE 2 •♦ THE HASTINGS DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 27 www.HastingsBanner.com THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, July 4, 2024 < First Hastings Pride Festivai draws crowd, funds next year’s event *—* HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer " !■ The first Hastings Pride Festival is being hailed as a huge success by event organizers. Attendees braved the humid heat on Saturday to enjoy live music and entertainment at Thomapple Plaza. Group yoga, face painting, arts and crafts vendors lined the edges of the plaza, which also hosted local musician Spencer LaJoye and a drag performance. The event, put on by the Hastings Pride Committee, was the first public Pride event of its kind in Hastings. J. Maizlish Mole, an HPC member who helped organize the event and also worked to hold a smaller-scale “pop­ up Pride” event in Hastings last year, acted as one of the event emcees. Mole said this year’s Pride event was a big under­ taking, requiring a lot of community buy-in. Hastings City Council members approved the event, Hastings Police ensured it happened safely, the Barry Community Foundation provided extra parking and both Hastings’ Rotary and Kiwanis service clubs loaned supplies for the event, among others. “The whole effort has been enormous. It’s not just I I r I.I ( *« •* ? 'C } k 7 •• «--». t •i 7 « k 71 .>** ■ IN i7T 4mA 1 iRi ; IfU* / .S' A I t: P A > .--1 -> -<te t ♦- < * * i I» *•. v4 *; 'r>' ■* 1 * f?f,' > . .p 1 j!*R 1 £ A crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at Thornapple Plaza in downtown Hastings to watch live music and drag performances held during the Hastings Pride Festival. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) I, state appropriates $2 million water system improvements JAYSON BUSSA 4.. . Editor ■ JAYSON BUSSA Editor The Village of Vermontville is receiving S2 million in state funding that will be used to make improvements to the municipality’s water infrastructure. With the adoption of the state’s most recent budget, Vermontville’s appropriations request was fulfilled and the village will use the surge of funding to address the need for a new well while making other improvements. The $2 million was part of a greater sum appropriated to Eaton County for the same purposes. State Representative Angela Whitwer will be attending the July 11 meeting of the Vermontville Village Council to make a presentation of the money. Whitwer is the chair of the State House Appropriations Committee. Vermontville is also represented by State Senator Sarah Anthony, who is also the chair of the State Senate Appropriations Committee. The duo’s positions were an advantage in get­ ting the money allocated to Eaton County and the Village See PROJECT TIF on 10 I« '4 « t1 e ■r^ Public hearing Tuesday for Middleville housing project TIF I 3 •i'. See PRIDE on 11 ** • A developer’s request for a tax-increment financ­ ing agreement to support a proposed Middleville housing project is heading down the final stretch for approval. After getting approval from the Village of Middleville and the Middleville Downtown Development Authority, Dutch Developers LLC now seeks a green light from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. A public hearing for the agreement is slated for Tuesday, July 9 at the board’s 9 a.m. meeting in Hastings. The agreement would support the construction of 144 “workforce housing” apartment units on a 13.3-acre section of property as part of the Flats at Mid-Villa project in Middleville, which is pro­ posed for a long-vacant parcel of land along M-37 Highway. If approved, the TIF would allow the county’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to collect M '* See WATER SYSTEM on 3 « I > * •) I I •V ' The Village of Vermontville will receive $2 million in state appropriations, which will be used to make improvements to the village's water system. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) r • 3 Lake 0 council votes down proposed contract with candidate it selected for village manager ?. I '¥ 1\.T s. r A A M9 . IviO t I hH JANE KOSTANKO 'n -AU »• I s«.V 5S«; Contributing Writer *(» «»««au The Village of Lake Odessa remains in limbo without a manager even after a scheduled meeting to formally adopt an agreement and contract with a candidate they selected weeks ago. The Lake Odessa Village Council met Monday evening to vote on the employment contract of their proposed village manager, Jacob VanBoxel. Council members failed to pass the resolution in a 3-2 vote. The meeting stalled when Village President Karen •• «v» V <l» M,»i .«» - r >* - - ft The future site of the Flats at Mid-Villa project is designed to include 144 apartment units along with a 134-unit self-storage facility and three commercial outlets fronting M-37 Highway. (File photo) HIBI I 4 9 7 9 1 w I . f t 0 1 6 I i •• I 1 * so O Lg * w I— Ct W A » w w w w 1 5 :; r * w •I V 4 HASTINGS SCHOOLS SETTLES GRIEVANCE WITH UNION Banks asked for a resolution to approve the employment of VanBoxel, who was not present at the meeting. Trustee Michael Brighton proposed the resolution. When no one sec­ onded it, Banks seconded the proposal herself. This kicked oft'a 35-minute discussion of VanBoxel, the contract, and the position that VanBoxel was being hired for. Of the seven-person council, bvo members were missing: Terri Cappon and Robert Young. Brighton and Banks voted in favor of approving VanBoxefs contract; Jennifer Hickey, Carrie Johnson and Martlia Yoder voted no. See CONTRACT on 8 Spend it here. Keep it here PAGE 3 VI J d a o z _J Tr* lits it lb 5 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 SHOP LOCAL *1 M > >t * t I u fl •12 'J 1 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. LOaiOM.^SZ* ■1 > *1 I r Ikl 1 i iw THE HASTINGS BANNER ». ’l ? ■ 12-^ •i t % TUB: I 1 <' *» ■.y. iHn u A -i . - > J �• V -1 i *5 < I 2 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 4, 2024 Plans being developed to address Hall Lake Dam deficiencies Murder suspects to appear in court in coming weeks Banner editor to speak on fake news t Plans are in the works for what state officials are calling “necessary mod­ ifications and improvements” to the Hall Lake Dam in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on a design to address deficiencies in the dam “while still preserving an outdoor recreational lake experience at a new, lower lake eleva­ tion,” park manager Joe Jandemoa said in a news release issued June 27. The dam, which is located six miles south of the village of Middleville and one mile east of Gun Lake, is owned by the DNR. Details of what the project will look like have not been publicly released. The DNR will share the concept plan once it has been completed, which is expected later this summer. A meeting for the public to share its views on the project is expected to be held in July or August. When we do have ±e opportunity to meet with the public later this summer, we hope to gafrer feedback from com­ munity members, park users, anglers and ofrer stakeholders to help inform the best course of action for Hall Lake Dam,” Jandemoa said in the news release. “The plan remains to minimize impacts by slightly lowering the water level, while maintaining the majority of the lake’s water acreage for recreation.” The Hall Lake Dam, which was built in the mid-1960s, was classified as hav­ ing a “significant hazard potential” the last time it was inspected in July 2021. While a dam failure might not result in loss of human life, “economic damage, environmental harm or disruption to essential services downstream are proba­ ble,” Jandemoa said. The dam consists of a 250-foot-long earthen fill embankment, located along the southernmost portion of Hall Lake. The embankment has a crest width of approximately 35 feet and forms Gun lI^ 6 * * A I V r •to « E I » -T: V* f r r r (JATING ( )/1 S*-' L * I W-* .1 - ‘" — ■A •w J b ? 1 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to modify and improve a dam on Hall Lake in Yankee Springs Recreation Area. (Photo by Michigan I Department of Natural Resources) 1992 report. The dam helped raise the lake to a maximum depth of 18 feet and expanded the surface area to 46 acres, Jandemoa said. In May, the DNR received a $1.6 mil­ lion Dam Risk Reduction grant from EGLE to address infrastructure concerns with the Hall Lake Dam and potential impact on the surrounding environment Hall Lake was one of 22 dams across the state to receive grants totaling $14.1 million designed to reduce the risk of dam failures. In the Hall Lake Dam case, the grant funds would be used to remove “all water control structures, placing a properly sized culvert to restore local hydrology, and restoring the area with native vegetation,” according to an EGLE news release. “The Michigan Department of Natural Resources had been planning to replace the spillway, but costs came back very high, so they’ve decided to remove the dam and applied to us for a grant to do so,” EGLE spokesman Jeff Johnston wrote in an email. For more information on the Hall Lake Dam, contact Jandemoa at 269-7959081 or email JandemoaJ@Michigan. gov. Lake Road. It consists of a 24-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) spillway consisting of a riser and bar­ rel, according to a report from GEI Consultants of Michigan, which is work­ ing with the DNR and EGLE to address safety concerns on the dam. The principal CMP spillway outlet failed in 2020 at the downstream extent of the pipe. The outlet pipe was tempo­ rarily repaired by replacing several feet of the failed pipe, but the remainder of the outlet pipe remained in poor condi­ tion, ‘"warranting lining or replacement of the pipe and accounting for the overall poor condition assessment for the dam,” EGLE Dam Safety Unit Supervisor Lucas Trumble wrote in a December 2021 report to Ron Olson, who headed up the DNR’s parks and recreation divi­ sion. Before the dam was built. Hall Lake was a natural lake frat was only about eight acres in size and had a maxi­ mum depth of six feet. When the Barry County Road Commission built Gun Lake Road, the outlet culvert was placed high enough to flood 42 acres. The addition of the dam made the lake deep enough to stop fish kills during the win­ ter, James Dexter of the DNR wrote in a fj* J* rT.siJ^h® 1 < r • i«4’’ gTfll^ ; * A to* .t .,, ,x ,to** 1 I. A nMB as?;. ‘44 A .3— M?a I Construction crews poured concrete for a new pedestrian crosswalk Friday on East State Street near Broadway Avenue. {Photo by Hunter McLaren) t MSfe ■e^ I n ,s ■ I J? anr iw w® toceip 1 d X)9^ V -*•1. 1 * « '* I WB **Si4s»^ *“ k 1 z z •' <k I I I I * Ir u«>C- •y .15 ... * ►s I > e 4 I 6 < I** A U * »B t< '‘ ■La ■k I % 11 ir- ■'■it*' «±± J iS’Ci w* <• c^ * > ’ ’ « r-. HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer finished, the city’s streetscape project will be fully complete. Pouring the concrete for crosswalks will also be one of the longest steps of the project, said City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. Crews must block off streets while they pour concrete and for some time after to ensure the concrete isn’t disturbed prior to being cured. Remaining crosswalks will be blocked off and poured in three phases to Construction crews have started on the last steps of the city’s ongoing streetscape project. Crews started pouring concrete for pedestrian crosswalks last week. Once 904 TERRY LANE, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 JULY 8-13, 2024 'AGES UP T012 ensure traffic can continue to flow downtown. Concrete was poured into East State Street crosswalks on Broadway Avenue and Jefferson Street last week. Once complete, the intersection will be opened and crews will move to crosswalks at Michigan and Church streets intersections before finally moving to crosswalks at Boltwood Street and the project’s planned midblock crosswalks. All of the pedestri- 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M. REGISTER NOW: Q?Sf^0 to 0?Wi Free crafts, snacks, Bible stories, and games! 1 I J Streetscape project nearing finish line, set to be completed next month fj iBtoi 4 * to ft *■*— >3 .... AW t'Vm iflto •1 * CSad I I ♦ •«) \a ** V 45 < to « te ’•to* 1 B h I '• ' r ?>»#,fc;!’* an crosswalks included in the project will be poured using colored concrete. Moyer-Cale said she doesn’t antici­ pate the project should lake too much longer, expecting it to wrap up some­ time in July. The finish date could get pushed back a little further if crews run into unexpected issues or need to re-pour any of the crosswalks, she said. Once the crosswalks are finished, the city’s transformative $3.5 million streetscape project will be complete. The project is part of a placemak­ ing initiative taken on by the city in efforts to make its downtown corridor J t* ?> 12. ■ t« I ■ * >1 ** > « to. * K ..to ^4 ■’* *'> 4 *^4^. ’A >i.' to." 5K >u J* •« •^1 to’'* *. I* 5 '> 4 ■ I >5- ’ J LI X *■.. H ’■ s t * 11 1 * S. 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I I f I v I * T • 1 I ■ ly » r ” ■ 9 0♦ • I 9 I I S^S355i^ •A Hastings Banner editor Jayson Bussa will join staff at the Hastings Public Library to offer a one-day digital literacy class on fake news and misinformation. Die class runs 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, in the community room of HPL and will cover topics such as identifying fake news, I misinforma­ tion vs. dis­ information and learning about free tools that help decipher the accuracy of news and Jayson Bussa information. X4 .*^---1 /«< L* * A » •04 I > k Staff Writer Two suspects in Barry County’s first murder in the last three years are due back in court in the coming weeks. : irandon Mousseau and Brady West, both of Calhoun County, will be appearing in a Barry County courtroom for their probable cause hearings after tlieir initial hearings were adjourned. The duo is waiting in the Barry County Jail with bond set at $! million for both suspects. Both are facing a murder charge as a <« fourth-time habitual offender after being accused of blud­ geoning 79-yearold Jimmy Sykes Brandon of Battle Creek Mousseau with the blunt side of a hatchet before running him over with a vehicle. The incident ’ played out in late May ill Baltimore Township about 10 miles southeast of Hastings on East Brady West Cloverdale Road. Sykes was discovered in ±e driveway of a vacant home already deceased. Sykes was 20 miles from his home in Battle Creek. Court records show frat later that day, Mousseau was located driving Sykes’s truck with West as a passenger. At an arraignment hearing for West, Barry' County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt provided details on what her office believes happened frat day, saying frat both Mousseau and West had been taking advantage of the elderly man, and luring him out to the rural area by claiming they were all going out for breakfast. Pratt also said frat Sykes, a great-grandfather, strug­ gled with dementia. West will appear in court at 9 a.m. on July 10 and Mousseau will appear at 1:30 p.m. on July 17. ' Bodi defendants had probable cause hearings scheduled for earlier dates and both were adjourned. ' Pratt said in court frat the two were being looked at for additional charges. t * .V GREG CHANDLER BANNER STAFF J k > xs % , �* * r v^^-MasHngsBanner.com NJ 'h JA',<.' 'J-..v* K I ‘ V % V•t?A k * A ’5 s 4 iK -t 4 •*. ■x % <4 ’V “ii So - * ** !«.<*! i«S‘r s»e *»s r B **>'5 V. it 6 it ^«5 ! *TK 2 Mita J '^astW iep iiH';i, S^' -.r . JandenjoaJ^iijj^ 5^‘ se> • I W* * 4 i . T 4- XIS' * V ;a ""x % » u r- u .4 4< o w rW .4 .. Ii J < k 1^; r I 1 •» • A J 1 V V r <■ T t ■s uj I «s hl • J 44'* J *•/ i?’ ’-.I s WTi « . I > I c Hastings Police Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly told city council members last week the department had the means to sponsor and bring on another cadet. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) cape pjec* 'lit inort^ Hastings police looking to sponsor another cadet, dealing with influx of speeding complaints I HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer ■5 - *»* '**** t ■> .If « • F-* r—* * yTit f , J F..r >• J!t I * ■« >> ’ r * .’s; F ''jV f ■ * '1 J w SSI^ ad ■t ■A <_ «*' * 1, •4* r v'i r f^-» » «» I nil if Ain•*“'♦ ' eMI-J’ 4’ .-s 1 I » V »■' I' rV’* zse3»* * ■ r* ii^ *5 J. j »i!- ■ -r* .>^ ■ r « i t p 11 's hunter MCLAREN progressive disciplinary course ofaction. Staff Writer The grievance also took issue with Hastings school administrators, board who was induded during early stages of members and faculty met last week to the investigation. Ed Domke, Hastings settle a union grievance. career and technical education director All parties involved met for nearly five should have been forbidden from par- ’ hours last Wednesday before coming to ticipating in early stages of the investian amicable agreement. Union leader­ gallon because of his status as an HEA ship alleged district administrators mis­ union member, HEA President Wendi handled and overstepped during a disci­ McCausey said. Mayack’s first meeting plinary investigation of a staff member. with school administrators regarding the Board members Jennifer Eastman, incident included school resource officer Valerie Slaughter and Mike Nickels Josh Sensiba, a fact HEA reps argued listened to arguments from both school potentially amounted to intimidation and administrators and Hastings Education a potential breach of Mayack’s Garrity Association union members while rights protecting public employees from attempting to reconcile the situation. being compelled to incriminate them­ The HEA grievance took issue with selves. actions taken by high school principal School administrators argued the Teresa Heide, who they alleged did not nature of the incident and the way it was follow proper procedure during a disci­ reported made it difficult to ascertain plinary investigation of high school agri­ who was involved in its early stages. culture teacher and FFA adviser Andria The incident was brought to the attention Mayack. of administrators by another teacher Thedisciplinary investigationstemmed with a child who was a student in the from an incident occurring in May FFA program. Initial communications during a field trip to the state FFA con­ about the incident did not name Mayack, vention in Lansing. While not all details simply asking administrators to set up a surrounding the incident were made meeting to talk about issues the teacher public during the meeting, the incident had surrounding the FFA program. The involved a group of Hastings students school argued it had no way of know­ who were allowed to leave the hotel ing who was involved before the initial they were staying at without supervision meeting with the teacher/parent. Domke during downtime in the evening. Some was included in early meetings for his students would later admit to committing role overlooking the FFA program, and the theft of a shopping cart during this was excluded when the school deemed it period. It’s unclear how many students necessary to launch a disciplinary inves­ were in the unsupervised group and how tigation. Sensiba, the school’s resource many were involved in the theft. During officer, was involved not as a criminal its investigation into the incident, the investigator but to provide answers for school district interviewed 11 students. any legal questions, the district argued. The HEA took issue with the school’s Heide produced documentation of the process during its investigation of the prior reprimands in question on the dis­ incident and Mayack’s involvement. trict’s letterhead, although the district HEA arguments alleged Heide breached said the documents in question may the districts contract with the HEA have been made in accordance to out­ throughout the process by failing to pro­ dated district standards, which had been vide sufficient advance notice to Mayack updated only months prior to the inciting of a meeting with a parent in regards to incident. the incident and also failing to properly Because the HEA grievance equated document reprimands issued to Mayack to a formal complaint alleging Heide in the past which were used to justify a had breached the district’s contract ¥i ?'■ i* r \t V ■5 il' »* R Hastings Police Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly provided a department update for city council members last week. Kelly told council members the department is looking to bring on another officer. The department has both the space and state funds nec­ essary to sponsor a cadet if needed, she said. Academy courses begin in August, Kelly said. “We’re willing to hustle for the next couple of months to get some­ body hired and into the academy,” Kelly said. Through a sponsorship agree­ ment, potential cadets can have their police academy costs paid for by the department in exchange for an agreement to work in the department for a period of lime after graduating. The Hastings Police Department first utilized sponsorship arrangements for two candidates in 2022. The sponsor­ ship of cadets has become more common in recent years as police departments across the state and the nation compete to attract new talent from an increasingly limited pool. Kelly said the department would also accept established officers looking to join HPD, which would provide an easier transition for both ±e department and the officer. “If you know anybody or have anyone interested at the very least, send them to us for a ride along so they can see what it’s like,” Kelly said. The department has received an influx of speeding complaints throughout the city this sum­ mer. Kelly said enforcing speed limits has been a priority for the department but has been made difficult by limited staffing. The department’s radar trailer, which records and displays how quickly oncoming drivers are approaching, has been out of service with wiring issues and will require maintenance before it can be used again. “(The radar trailer) is out of service right now. But I do have several directives out to the officers of certain areas that are higher traf­ ficked and seeing more issues right now,” Kelly said. “There’s only so much time in the day, but they’re doing their best and making sure that at least their presence is known in those areas for people to slow down.” Kelly assured council speed enforcement would remain a priori­ ty throughout the summer season. “School is out, kids are playing, it’s summertime,” she said. “We realize it’s a serious need.” . £ > I .s r I *I ♦ /V, • A A as s •r? r ft I Ik Y I '4 - I 4 I 7 A 4 5?. - A?. Teresa Heide (right), Hastings High Schooi principal, presents documents to members (left to right) Jennifer Eastman, Valerie Slaughter and Mike Nickels during a meeting regarding an HEA grievance. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) agreement wi± the HEA through the disciplinary investigation, she held the right to hold the meeting in an open or closed session while still in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Heide opted to hold the first several hours of the meeting open to the public before the meeting was called into recess. Almost exactly one hour later, the meeting was reopened. Attorney Dan Martin, repre­ senting the Hastings Area School District and its board of education, said all par­ ties had reached an amicable agreement and laid out terms that were set to be approved by the Hastings board of edu­ cation at its July 22 meeting. Under the terms drafted last week, the school district would not admit any wrongdoing, but would agree to undergo training regarding employee investi­ gations and employee ri^ts during an investigation, Martin said. “There is no acknowledgment, that the district did anything wrong, violated the contract or board policy, but the whole administration team will be trained with respect to issues related to board poli­ cies, issues with respect to due process in terms of employee investigations, Weingarten rights and Garrity rights so that everybody knows what these are,” Martin said. Mayack would be subject to disci­ plinary action and would no longer be subject to performance evaluations from Heide or Domke. “The cart will be returned to the gro­ cery store by the teacher and two of the kids involved. The teacher will receive discipline for the misconduct, two days off without pay, and be put on a last­ chance agreement,” Martin said. “The teacher would serve as a co-FFA adviser moving forward but having no direct supervision over any ofthe students. The principal and CTE director would not be involved in the observations or evalua­ tion of the teacher.” 4 WATER SYSTEM piece of the puzzle to get the system to where it should be,” Department Continued from Page 1 of Public Works Superintendent of Vermontville. Christopher Rumsey said. “There are Vermontville had already undergone some other infrastructure items we are major water infrastructure improve­ looking into upgrading — sections of ments in 2021 when it installed a water main or standby generators for new water tower and replaced 10,000 the reliability of the water system.” feet of w^pr.main to the tune oT$3 With the $2 million, the village will million. Before then, the pipes had be able to address the well and still ! been installed in 1947. have money left over to make addi- ' That project landed largely on the tional improvements and upgrades, all shoulders of village residents, who without going to taxpayers to fund it. have seen their The availability rates go up each of the money will 4^Of course, the whole year for the last also fast-track generation of COVID decade to comply the projects and with the terms of allow the vil­ and all that, everything a USDA loan. lage to complete you touch is three times The village was upgrades that (more expensive) than in dire need of would have taken ±ose upgrades, upwards of a what it used to be. Trying but it wasn’t able decade to com­ ira tou ■ 'ade a water to address all of plete. the water system’s system nowadays is crazy. “We’ve been needs, namely giving (the water What was expensive is one of the vil­ system) a lot of now out of reach for a lage’s three wells, attention over the which is current­ community like ours. last five years and ly damaged. A getting it back to Christopher Rumsey replacement well where it needs to Superintendent, Vermontville is required and the Department of Public Works be to service the village is actively community for working to install one. a number of years moving forward,” The village operates off of three Rumsey said. “Of course, the whole wells in total and the damaged well generation of CO VID and all that, is cunently only an emergency everything you touch is three times well, capable of pumping if needed. (more expensive) than what it used to However, in order to remain in state be. Trying to upgrade a water system nowadays is crazy. What was expen­ compliance in terms of water capaci­ sive is now out of reach for a commu­ ty, the well must be addressed. nity like ours.” “This well is kind of the final HAMILTON LANDSCAPE 8 SUPPLY call & pavaND WEaPEONOvp wavi 2 Locations 20612 Capital Ave., NE * 269-207-8969 IS200 Beadle Lake Rd >269-965-6570 4 1'. 4 It ** * « Il Hurry and get your projects done before the 4th of July!! * 4 * * * * * « * And call now to get on the list, for Fall 8 Winter! k ▼ ■COUPON HAMILTON I I.AMDSCflPE a SUPPLY Delivery of Materials on ^100.00 or more order ■A' r 3 Thursday, July 4, 2024 Hastings Area School System settles grievance with employee union M *. the HASTINGS BANNER f-' 4?'" .< I r y Z.. ZI •- ♦ ♦ t r r 1 r’ I / 1 I �/ I 4 / •* 4 *• J; www.HasfingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 Thursday, July 4, 2024 5? . •• .* * f 1 1 r ft 4 * * / ir HAVE YOU MET? // • w >•14 '4 ♦ / A'','! M ./f . **/ z • I i •• Z I t. ✓ ! ,• 4 / / A. SPENCER LAJOYE / iy f. / ■A' J »•* J"-- * X 9 / 4 *v a' < Bom and raised in Hastings, Spencer LaJoye said they loved grow­ ing up in Barry County. Growing up, they took part in a little bit of every­ thing Hastings had to offer. “I loved Hastings as much as one can love Hastings. 1 participated in the arts, in sports and in academics. I was just kind of like that well-round­ ed kid,” they said. “And then I moved away.” LaJoye began writing and perform­ ing folk music, playing at bars or any other venues they could. They left Michigan entirely in 2015, making their way to the East Coast. LaJoye became more and more comfortable performing and started landing bigger and bigger gigs while still working around their day job. They soon came to a realization. “I was working a day job to try to of resenting them, or being afraid of be in Boston, Massachusetts at the them, or avoiding them, it’s just like Museum of Fine Arts. I was having taking a good look at them. And it to turn down shows and turn down turns out, they’re really compassion­ concerts, too, because I couldn’t take ate, friendly and stable roots. It’s been more time off the day job,” they said. “That just felt really wrong to me. really good to be here, actually.” For following their passion and It felt backwards. And so, without knowing if I could make it work or giving their hometown another shot, not, I quit the day job. I just commit­ Spencer LaJoye is this week’s Bright ted to doing the thing full time.” Light. “It’s worked for two years now. I’m On navigating the challenges of still paying the bills. So that’s good,” being a traveling musician: It’s hard. LaJoye said. “But that’s how you do I will say that when you’re doing the it. It’s a lot of asking for help. It’s a thing that you are meant to do, that lot of asking for advice. It’s a lot of you’re supposed to do, even the hard community support from other song­ things are easier because it’s all in writers and musicians who have done service to the thing that you’re meant it before and who are doing it now.” to do. If things were hard at my day In that time, LaJoye has been trav­ job, that was grueling. Those days > eling the country with their guitar, were terrible, because I wasn’t, I spending anywhere from days to wasn’t meant to do it. My body didn’t weeks at a time on the road. They’ve want to. I wasn’t invested in it. But been recognized for their songwriting I feel really aligned right now (as a work as a winner of both the 2021 musician), even in the hard parts of Kerrville New Folk Songwriting the job. Competition and this year’s Favorite artists: I like all the Songwriter Serenade competition, classics. I like Joni Mitchell, James both based in Texas. Taylor, Carole King. But, right now LaJoye said being a traveling .musi­ I’m really iptq.Lizzy McAlpine * cian can be challenging at times, but Brandi.Carlile and Madi Diaz. ' -ZM, -nnrlP’TAhrtfi i ' It s something they feel is always Favorite concert I ve performed: worth doing ill the end. ' Whenever I get to play the mainstage “It’s just making it work because at Cargill Folk Festival, it feels like you love it. I just love songs. I love a homecoming and I love that. I will songs, and I love performing and I say my album release show this past don’t want to do anything else,” they February at Midtown in Grand Rapids said. was one of my favorite shows of my They’ve recently returned to West entire life. The Michigan communi­ Michigan, where they’ll be staying for ty really showed up. That show was the foreseeable future. LaJoye admit­ really great and I got to play with all ted they felt some hesitation about my friends. returning to Michigan and revisiting Favorite concert I’ve seen: Brandi their hometown. A lot had changed Carlisle al Red Rocks in 2018. That since they had left, and they had dis­ space is so sacred, and she holds it so covered a lot of things about them­ well. That’s my favorite by far. selves. After moving away, LaJoye Something I’ve missed about realized they identified as gender non­ Hastings: Running into everybody binary and changed their name. at the grocery store. I kind of like it. They worried how their hometown My little sister and I were there the might receive them. It turns out they other day getting cat food and coffee had little to worry about. creamer and we ran into our eighth“1 think I was afraid that the city of grade biology teacher. I love that. It’s Hastings wouldn’t be able to contain charming. I like feeling known and who I am anymore,” LaJoye said, knowing people. “But now I’m back. People are com­ Each w'eek, the Barmer profiles a ing out and they’re celebrating who I person who makes the community' am, they’re excited to see who I am. I shine. Do you know someone yvfio think that’s really special.” should be featured because of volun­ LaJoye said that returning to teer yvork. fun-loving personality, for Michigan, once something they felt the stories he or she has to tell, or wary about, turned out to be a great for any other reason? Send informa­ choice. tion to Neyvsroom, Hastings Banner, “Living here has been really, really 1351 N. M-43 Highyvav. Hastings. MI good for me. It’s like taking a good 49058: or email neM's@j-adgraphics. ' look at my roots,” they said. “Instead com. .ri 1 p Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee Steve Dorff will perform at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19. He has written songs for high-profile artists such as Barbara Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. (Photos provided) I « trJifl '2^ In I A* 5^ ^4T r fl 9^ 5^1I FV to A D <ivA wO I The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will wind down a six-performance season at the Hastings Performing Arts Center with a show on April 25, 2025. Friends of HPAC unveil 2024-25 lineup; season tickets now on sale JAYSON BUSSA Barbara Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Garth Brooks and many more. — Nov. 2: The Neil Diamond Experience, which will celebrate the music and legacy of this iconic vocalist. — Dec. 11: Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops — Dec. 20: King’s Brass Christmas Concert, where Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass will perform Christmas standards, which has become a yearly tradition in Hastings. — Feb. 22, 2025: Hark-Up: Traditional Big Band Celebration. Bom out of the popular Hark Up Christmas Show, the Hark Up Homs Big Band performs at festivals, swing dances, weddings, community and corporate events, as well as out­ reach to schools and student groups throughout the area. — April 25, 2025: The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, a band that has endured for 30 years, is comprised of 15 musicians and calls New York home. Country singer John Berry will return for his 28th Annual Christmas Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, a tribute to classic rock and R&B, will take stage on March 22, 2025. Neither of those shows is a part of the season. Season tickets went on sale Monday and will be available for purchase until 11:59 p.m. on July 19. That’s when individual show tickets will go on sale. Tickets can be purchased at hastings.Iudus.com. Editor Friends of the Hastings Performing Arts Center have announced an eclectic line-up of entertainment for the upcoming season. Six different performances com­ prise the official season for the venue, which is attached to Hastings High School, while four other shows have been tacked on as additional special events. The Grand Rapids Symphony and its Holiday Pops performance is consistentiy'^ fgn favorite each year. The symphony has made it a yearly affair to come to Hastings and perform holiday classics. That will be no dif­ ferent this year when the symphony performs on Wednesday, Dec. 11. However, the Grand Rapids Symphony will be making two additional trips to Hastings for spe­ cial events. On Sunday, Nov. 3, the symphony presents Fright Night, where it will perform music from horror movies that include “Psycho, “The Exorcist” and “Phantom of the Opera.” Also, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Grand Rapids Symphony will return to perform the music of Harry Potter. This includes music from a variety of Harry Potter movies. 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I CT' *• *• 4 IJ 4 • t I I s-ft'-w - s. 1 I .W' I a * e I t ir < % < > I o e.— » P 7 •4 A-' - . t <T - t- A ’fe' j'’*W I • *r r GETTING READY FOR THE derby BANNER JUNE 24, 1993 Cars already are being stripped down and ---------- , o ^cii ry at, ippeu Qown and cut ooen aq nionn do to this 1979 Ford Futura. in exnAntarinnTr . in expectation of the demolition derby being run at this year's fair. Editor's 111 I THE SHOW MUST GO ON ■;?)( I 9 at the Fountain is just getting warmed up, too, with seven performances still left. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ♦ ♦ 4 r h. S I A little residual rain and somn nnicv man .....x-_ annih r .. ConstructionJ wasnt enough to spoil another Fridays at the Fountain performance .. I , *^0 Friday. June 28. The series Of noon performances . 2^. County Courthouse is a part Of the summer-long Hastings Live Pe-lo-ms lo, a lawn lilled win sp.cS™,ldayr" } bk: i ■ 4- I .•l / ♦ ♦ S’ sS'' « M. �% A, www.Ha$fingsBQ„„^ ---------------- V*” ^nner.com the HASTINGS BANNER i XX Thursday, July 4, 2024 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER s'k Have a voice by *oting in Republican primary; choose incumbent commissioners V our sheriff to do his part in ensuring his budget covered just law enforce­ ment needs of the county. Instead; — $5,965 for the lawsuit Sheriff Leaf filed against the county for FOIA data for his election investigation. — $10,000 fine for not giving American Oversight the documents they requested via FOIA, plus ap­ proximately $7,000 in legal fees. Since the county does not track costs by investigation, it's unclear how much the ongoing election fraud investigation has cost. What we do know is that a detective was assigned to it starting July 2021 and ending approximately July 2023. At approximately $53,000 per year, that's $106,000 in just salary costs' Note this does not include benefits, overtime or miscellaneous costs. Other departments have experi­ enced costs as a result of the inves­ tigation, as well, such as the county clerks and prosecutor’s office. Those costs are unknown. It's well known the sheriff has trav­ eled around the country for speaking engagements involving election fraud. Some of these trips were charged to the county. For example, for the trip to South Dakota to speak at the Freedom Fest in 2021 cost the county approximately $500. The sheriff was paid $400 for speaking there. The trip to Clairmont Institute, a far-right think tank, cost the county approximately $1,200. Barry County can’t afford this frivo­ lous spending. Stewart Frank Irving Township To the editor of the BannerBarry County stands on the threshold of a dramatically r new era. By the end of voting on Aug 6 , we will have a new county clerk 9 new county treasurer, and a new registrar of deed^ Since there are no Democrat candidates for these position,7f yo? A s want a voice in Choosing these im­ portant officials, fho D uyou will need to vote >s a •< Aug. 6 no matter your party affiliation or how you plan to vote in November Or, equal if not greater significant by the end of August, Barry County' MnrpT ® administrator. More than ever, we wiil need an ex­ perienced county commission atten­ tive to governing for all our citizens in a pragrpatic. prudent and non-ideological fashion. The winners of the Republican primary on Aug. 6 will become the commissioners — for the next four years rather than two years as in the past. If you wish to support experience and pragmatism over hyper-partisan political purists on Aug. 6 vote for your incumbent county commissioner on the Republi­ can primary ballot. Jack Miner / Hastings Mark Bonsignore / Delton •*(1 w * * , ♦ . Ik ''ia rn; '3^ Wasteful spending has plagued the county’s sheriff’s office To the editor; With the county struggling on how to finance a new jail, one would expect 5 Support our seniors by voting ‘yes’ on the Older Citizen Services millage To the editor: Years of studies have shown that the goal of many older adults is to age in place in their homes or in a community that supports seniors. For Barry County residents, what makes this possible is the Older Citizen Services millage, which supports the services provided by the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA). The COA's mission is to provide innovative services and resources to promote and support independence, dignity, and quality of life throughout’ the journey of aging for Barry County seniors and their families. The aging Baby Boomer population, longer life expectancies, and declining birth rates have led to a new demograph­ ic phenomenon - a rapid growth of the older adult population. The COA is constantly striving to meet the ever-changing needs of this aging population with services such as Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Services, and In-Home Care, which have been supported by the Older Citizen Services millage since 1991. Now a renewal of this millage is needed to keep these services going. If passed, the half mill tax to sup­ port senior services would be less than $45 per year per household. Surely, we, the citizens of Barry County, can afford this amount to keep these services intact for our senior citizens. Note that this millage is for existing services at the COA LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or any sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. 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MylitiesisieraiiilH'KtoJ andetoi-sse Li ri X r\ recede 'i-' ; mJe biolog)' chanDM- J The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) and Corewell Health Pennock have collaboratively launched the next cycle of the Barry County Community Health Needs Assessment, aimed at understand­ ing and identifying the most press­ ing health concerns within Barry County. One of the first stages of this assessment is a community health survey that can be completed by anyone who lives or works in Barry County. This initiative highlights the dedication of BEDHD and Corewell Health Pennock to enhancing the well-being of all residents in Barry County. Both BEDHD and Corewell Health Pennock acknowledged the impor­ tance of gathering input from the community to identify areas for improvement and to tailor programs and services accordingly. The sur­ vey is designed to collect insights directly from community members, healthcare providers, and commu­ nity partners, to better understand the health concerns impacting Barry County. The survey covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to access to care, barriers to receiving care, health concerns, community resources, social determinants of health (housing, neighborhood, transportation and education), and emergency preparedness. The previous findings from the community health assessment (2021) have shed light on critical issues affecting the wellbeing of Barry County residents. This has included the following. Healthcare access: Nearly onethird of the community members surveyed indicated that access to affordable healthcare is a pressing problem in the community. Around 20 percent of Barry County adults reported not having a primary care provider, underscoring a gap in fun­ damental healthcare services. Mental health services: Barry County faces a shortage of mental health providers, with only one provider available for every 821 County board calls off meeting this week BANNER STAFF The regularly scheduled meeting of Barry County’s Committee of the Whole was cancelled this week due to lack of agenda items. The meeting was original­ ly slated for Tuesday, July 2 at 9 a.m. The county board has been working through a variety of business items ' as of late, wien the run ooara meets on July 9, it will host a public hearing about a developer’s request for a tax-in­ crement financing agreement to support construction of 144 “workforce hous­ ing” apartment units as part of the Flats at Mid-Villa project in Middleville, Commissioners have also been work­ ing collaboratively with the county’s planning and zoning department to draft an ordinance that would regu­ late solar energy projects of all sizes. Amendments were made to that work­ ing draft and a public hearing will be held on it at the Barry County Planning Commission’s July 22 meeting. Last week, the Board of Commissioners heard from a repre­ sentative from Grand Rapids-based Gabridge & Co., which handles the audit of the county’s finances. The firm’s audit showed no major issues or discrepancies. residents. Affordable housing: One in five community members identified affordable housing as a key factor in defining a healthy community. BEDHD and Corewell Health Pennock encourages community members, partners, and healthcare providers to participate in the sur­ vey. The Community Health Needs Assessment Survey is available online at bit.ly/barryhealthsurvey and will remain open until Aug. 5. To complete a paper survey, please visit the BEDHD Hastings Office at 330 W. Woodlawn Avenue. For more information about the survey or to request accommo­ dations for participation, contact Sydney Nicholl at SNicholl@bedhd. org. To learn more information on the Community Health Needs Assessment process, or view reports from previous cycles, visit barrycountychna.weebly.com. t Middleville DDA seeks input on future of downtown aii ■aw r: sigil hioi( llfl 1» u f-ri GREG CHANDLER H, Staff Writer 1^ .4 »***» [•i till CO^' r AU A'.: 4 Iz 1 fF y 1^ ,S.’’ HR It I t I s?; J ! 4 n I 1 ( U'? k, r « 1 I >1 I IF •►A.1 I sr 'Ji 'j I 1 i 1 r.f ri** A ■ f The Middleville Downtown Development Authority is seeking input from village residents on what improvements and developments they would like to see in the downtown area. The DDA is hosting three “pop-up” public engagement booths this summer at the Sesquicentennial Pavilion on Fridays during the Middleville Market and the Riverbank Music Series. The first of the sessions took place June 28. “We want to hear their input. We want to know what they need in their community,” DDA Director Gretchen James said. The DDA in January retained the consulting firm Williams & Works to help the organization update its devel­ opment plan for downtown, as well as the tax-increment financing plan that provides the financial backbone to DDA. Middletille has had a DDA since 2001. The tax-increment financ­ ing plan is scheduled to expire at the end of next year if it is not renewed, James said. “The DDA is in its recertification process, and as part of that, we want to engage with the public and see what they want to see in Middleville’s downtown,” James said. The DDA is paying Williams & Works $20,500 to assist in the devel­ opment plan update. During the June 28 public engage♦ ♦ « » </ fk ▲ J * T-i - I •M I 1< I “t r J -.%r i ri 11 r 4 i * /' I tJ; .C’N* ■ •> <*< MB 4 I ‘.iiE ■ir' fl > • I %♦ t I 1AS > » r I & •mM I, 1 .'HV fTT i T A T > f * I 'X;- A > I *» 5 - r r A I I Ji *315 During the Middleville DDA's June 28 public engagement session, visitors had a chance to take part in a penny jar exercise where they could place their pennies in any one of 10 jars that symbolize different options of activities DDA could pursue going forward. (Photo by Greg Chandler) ment session, visitors had a chance to take part in a penny jar exercise where they could place their pennies in any one of 10 jars that symbolize different options of activities DDA could pursue going forward. The question on the poster asked, “if you were the Downtown Development ♦ ♦ M h • fv « T » Zi- eta _---— --------------Ofc > - ^ ■-« s— — —I A — ~ ----_ _ Authority Board, how would you invest your tax increment financing dollars in the district to improve the downtown and encourage economic development?” Jars were labeled with such catego­ ries as “promotion and marketing,” facade/building improvements,” “park and greenspace improvements” and “landscaping improvements.” In addition, visitors could write suggestions on post-it notes and have them put up on another poster to address possible future amenities or developments. One resident proposed the idea of pickleball courts. The public engagement booths are the first step in the development plan update. The DDA will seek input later this year from businesses in the district to see what kind of support they need and how DDA can better assist them, James said. Recommendations on the plan update, based on the public and business input, are expected to be present­ ed before the end of this year. The Village Council will have to give final approval to the update, said Nathan Mehmed, a senior planner for Williams & Works who is working with DDA on the project. Additional public input sessions will be held on July 19 during the Middleville Market and Riverbank Music Series, and Aug. 24 during Heritage Days. �* CT I * WWW. HastingsBanner .com THE HASTINGS BANNER 6 Thursday, July 4, 2024 Hastings Alumnus of the Year nominations due July 15 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS BANNER STAFF Nominations for the Hastings High School 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year are due Monday, July 15. Meanwhile, plans are well underway for this year’s Hastings High School alumni banquet, slated for Saturday, Aug. 24. The Alumnus of the Year will be honored at the ban­ quet. Any classmate, friend, family member and/or mem­ ber of the community may submit a nomination for the award Nominations must be typed and must contain biograph­ ical information and reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocational honors, awards received, community service, organization memberships and other helpful information. The nominee can reside any­ , where, not necessarily in Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. SCHEDULE Levi Christopher Cook, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 7, 2024 to Brittney and Adam Cook of Lake Odesssa. Thursday, July 4 - Library closed for Independence Day. Monday, July 8 ~ Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Barry County Explorers Adventure Hike, 10 a.m. at Yankee Springs State Park for Hall Lake Trail and Devil's Soup Bowl. Tuesday, July 9 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Boba and Beads, 1-2 p.m, (registration required): mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.: Digital Literacy; Fake News and Misinformation, 2 p.m.; Stormy’s Foam Party at Thornapple Plaza, 2 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ■■■ Oliver Thompson and Aris Thompson, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 11, 2024 to Jocelyn Sweet and William Thompson of Nashville. ■■■ Natalie Ann Perkins, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 12, 2024 to Elyse and Blake Perkins of Lake Odessa. Lucy Marie Baker, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 12 to Meghan and Jake Baker of Hastings. ■■■ Truman Dean Stahl, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 14, 2024 to Mallory and Brendan Stahl of Woodland. Representatives from the alumni board say they would like to reconsid­ er past nominations, along with new ones. The board encourages anyone who has submitted a nomination in the past to resubmit one again with updat­ ed information. Nomination letters may be mailed to Lois Bowers, 102 E. Clinton St., Hastings, MI 49058, by the July 15 dead­ line. All questions can be directed to Bowers at 269945-9657. All nominations received will be considered for the Alumnus of the Year Award. The banquet will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on Saturday, Aug. 24. Tickets are on sale now, and cost $30. They can be purchased at the General Store, the Hastings Public Library or by calling Lois Bowers directly at 269-945-9657. No tickets will be available at the door. All tickets must be purchased prior to Aug. 24. « A prepare for your retirement. HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist Danielle Marie Dornton, Bellevue and Robert James Bernheisel, Bellevue ■■■ Kristin Rae Bolt, Hastings and Douglas Robert Bates, Hastings J’.*/i 1 Worship Together t >•^4 r i It' \ *: *• • School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; r .t -» Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) « SOLU) ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- &S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. Pastor Peter Life Group 6:30 p.m. J J zT.Y: Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. am Sunday. P^^or. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 phone. Sunday Th,s information on i^orship smes is provM by The Hostings Banner, the ehorehesond these local businesses: $ HBIIK Fiberglass Products r 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: “I am Smoke" by Henry Herz; illustrated by Merce Lopez. Narrated by smoke itself, learn how humans have used and benefited from smoke over the centuries from cooking to communication. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. July 1-31 — The Nature of Fire Friday, July 5 Fun Friday in the Play Space, sponsored by Flexfab. 10 a.m.-noon. rv' J **■1^ - I: fl *1; 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 - 5-*" r fl .0^ ? fS ;^S« a C; i-** fl' -Aft® i’-S r ufjilaitojlai®**- 0 wo •S^ Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialistfor West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 4^25, or via email at hiHary.hatch@^sa. V. 0ti«» >3^'® ,3B 2 % C1 7 f 3^-2 HEJMiaK J <• *’ A* T.iast’^a’ R *> j-. as i !!£«»< kscwii sac* ariTirnoR. 4 • sisiii ila: .XE iS'X’S^ l !£is:'^’ra>ax * ^sk.-ir'asasi^ I aisa&SESfestt ’a n i r?T' a I is w a: n « a>g I SXJET -S ? 2 •»V Jr *»« 'k* Tuesday, July 9 — Summer scavenger hunts, 6:30-7:30p.m. Join the Institute for a scavenger hunt while learning about nature. This event is sponsored by the Barry County Great Start Collaborative. ViTt w •* ‘W 4 »• t - ^^522: J'ais «b4 « < *5 It* Wednesday, July 10— \ Stewardship workday. 9:30 a.rh. to noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute, org/events/. K ’®5^S 1',’•w<> * ■ t r. > 'lY I V. 3Pt V- '■ ■■ & t T ik OBITUARIES ©Up* w. th VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM W.**! Frederick Willshire, Jr, Fred Willshire, age 89, of Caledonia, Ml was called home by his Heavenly Fatheron Monday, June 24, ’ fc2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in West Camden. NJ April 14,1935 to the late Fred and Sophia Willshire. Me was predeceased by his first wife, Marlene (Gramza) Willshire; his son, Doug: granddaughter, Trisha Willshire. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of eight years, Mercey; sons. Brian (Stacey), Greg (Cindy) Willshire: grandchildren, Ben (Emily) Willshire. Marlee (Andrew) Meads, Michael and Sara Willshire; great-grandchildren, Peter and (Sianna Meads and Rose Willshire. In addition to these, Fred is beloved and will be deeply missed by his "bonus” family, children, Richard (Joann) Erway, Juli (Lee) Papendick and their children and grandchildren. Fred served in the U.S. Army, from 1955 - 1957. He started t out as a salesman for National .4 Biscuit Company in Toledo and through several promotions «** moved to Caledonia in 1974 and retired after 381/2 years as sales manager. He served 4 / on a couple of committees at Holy Family and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #7341. Fred always enjoyed his time with the grandchildren, bowling, working in the yard, but most importantly attending any events that the grandchildren had. Funeral services was held Monday, July p I Family Catholic Church, baledonia, with a luncheon that followed. Durial will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date. wish may make memorial contributions to the Special Olympics. Jbl* ^ay be sent online at www. mkdfuneralhome.com. ♦♦ 1 > ” Q (Children Kindergarten-5lh Service: 10 a.m. tiraphifi <fl > ?Ji£ 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth church I ■ « Security card. — Get an instant benefit verification letter. — Start or change your direct depos­ it. (Social Security beneficiaries only) — Change your address. (Social Security beneficiaries only) — Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S instantly for tax season. — Opt out of mailed notices for those available online. You can create your personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/ myaccount. Learn more at ssa.gov. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. ♦.r* . r> M HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH School Youth Group; 6:30 49046. 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M-43 Hwy., J J .*0 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Georgina Ray Deibert, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 18, 2024 to Aubrey and James Deibert of Shelbyville. Telephone I t Mi ■■■ Is To The World Around I 0 ! '.y-' Zoey Louise - Marie Edwards, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 15, 2024 to Morgan Reed and Michael Edwards. P.O. Box 8. I f i>ca^ "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus i I ■■■ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH -i r aJ‘<' \ s ?** 1% -§S«1 1 I 4♦ / * • A * 1 tl ■I H .*fl �A < I K. ■lI S ' '^1 ’’Ji' >»*» K K I k ;s s 1 *. V W A; * I ( www.HastingsBanner.com ( the HASTINGS BANNER \ 7 Thursday, July 4, 2024 ( CK THE PAGES •» s Rural mail delivery comes to the county *1 M * I \ - X C I r !!?$ a L rX "Mm BANNER APRIL 30,1998 P I I JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT The Continental Congress recognized a* the importance of a postal system for the <• new nation and they gave priority to its establishment. The General Post Office was created on July 26, 1775, the second executive office .1 established by the Congress, with the * Indian Affairs Bureau being the first. >v In 1839, when Bany County was begin­ ning to be a settled land and Hastings was veiy young, the people living there had to depend on getting their mail at Gull Prairie, 40 miles away. This was not a very dependable method of communica­ tion. In March of 1839, application was made for the creation of a post office, and by April 29, 1839, Willard Hayes was given a commission as postmaster for the Pioneers greeting the mailman, circa 1840. Pictured are (front row, from left) village. Willard S. Hayes, postmaster: Slocum Bunker; Dr. William Upjohn:’“Major" Postage at that time was 25 cents Tombs; Henry A, Goodyear; (top row) Hemen J. Knappen, just returning from for each page of the letter. Postmaster Battle Creek with the mail; Frank Horton; Alvin Bailey; Daniel McClellan; Hiram Hayes didn’t do much business that three J. Kenfield and Elisha Alden. months of the year, taking in only $ 1 Other early Hastings postmasters and too expensive to have mailmen The Hastings Banner of May 18, 1905, following Hayes were W.S. Jennings, trudge over rutted roads, through forest, a copy provided by Virginia Snyder, had’ Henry A. Goodyear, Herman I. KNappen, in all kinds of weather to attempt to a story headlined “The new county rural Nathan Barlow, Robert J. Grant, J.W. deliver rural mail. service; Commenced Monday, the new Stebbins, Dr. John Roberts, John M. The farmers were delighted with the carriers all doing very nicely. Patience Nevins, William H. Powers, John H. new service and the new world opening needed for a while until the changes in Dennis, Philo A. Sheldon, Edward up to them. One farmer calculated that mailing lists can all be completed. Powers, William R. Cook, John C. in 15 years he had traveled 12,000 miles, “Monday there began in this county as Ketcham, John J. Dawson, William L. going to and from the post office to get nearly complete daily rural mail service Shulters, William J. Field, Lorenzo F. his mail. as the post office department was able to Maus, Roy G. Hubbard and Charles H. For ±e rural free mail delivery sys­ inaugmate. We are sure it is appreciated Hinman. tem to really succeed, better roads were and will be still more when it gets into Mail at that time came by way of needed. Petitions for rural delivery were better and smoother working order. There Coldwater and was carried by Daniel being turned down by the post office due will be a good deal of confusion at first, McClelland on horseback once each to unserviceable and inaccessible roads, and for a time many may fail to get their week. When the stage line opened which made local governments begin to letters and papers, especially the latter, between Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, put out ±e necessary money to improve as promptly as desirable. But the patrons Hastings was a station on the route. The roads, bridges and culverts to qualify for can and should do all they can to aid in mail came by stagecoach and this was a the rural free delivery service. this matter by writing to all their fiiends daily delivery. Rural free delivery started in the from whom they get letters, giving them When the Grand River Valley Railroad Hastings area on July 1,1901. An their new address and the number of the arrived in 1867 and the Chicago, announcement in The Hastings Banner of rurd route; also, write the publishers of Kalamazoo, and Saginaw Railroad in June 6, .1901, gave notice that two rural the papers you take about the changes. 1887, the mail cam^ to Hsings iid....... . free mail routes from the city would start We have made all the changes we have B^ry County by rail, with most of the on Monday, July 1. The route through known of or heard of in our lists, but trains carrying a mail car. Rutland Township was to be route No. no doubt many more will be required. The farmers of the area were quite 1 and the one to North Irving would be Please write us promptly, and do not fail isolated. There were no telephones, auto­ route No. 2. The service started as pre­ to give both your old and new address. mobiles weren’t there yet, there were no dicted, but The Banner of July 4, 1901, “Nine routes now start from this city. radios or television to bring in ±e outside warned that there were some problems Elsewhere, we give a picture of the nine world. The links to ±e rest of the county, to work out in the system. John Curtis carriers. Changes have been made in all state and world were newspapers and was the carrier on No. 1 and Grand the original six routes, but they retain some magazines and ±e mail. Hendershott the carrier on route No. the old numbers. John Curtis, carrier of Since the mail had to be picked up, 2. He had a new, covered horse-drawn route No. 1, is the daddy of the bunch, this meant a trip to the post office, often mail wagon made especially for rural having received his appointment in involving a day in travel. The farmer free mail delivery work, and Mr. Curtis July 1890. Burdette Lichty, carrier of often delayed picking up the mail for would soon receive his new mail carrier No. 2, was appointed in May 1902 and days, weeks and sometimes mon±s, until wagon. was the first to secure his appointment the trip to town could be coupled with This article gave instructions to the here under the civil service regulation. one for supplies, food or equipment. patrons on the rural route about how (The Civil Service Act was passed in Many general storekeepers applied for to have their mail addressed. Those on 1883.) D.R. Foster, carrier of No. 3, and and received commissions as postmasters the Curtis route should be addressed Charles Gaskill, carrier No. 4, were both to help in making mail more available to to Hastings. Michigan R.R. No. 1 and appointed in February 1903; Ed Birdsall, everyone and adding a volume of busi­ those on the Hendershott route should carrier No. 5 and George Clary, carrier ness for their stores. have their mail addressed to Hastings, No. 6, were appointed in October 1903. John Wanamaker was the first United Michigan, R.R. No. 2. The mail carri­ Charles Bachellor, carrier No. 7, Ralph States Postmaster General to endorse ers were scheduled to leave the city of Skidmore of No. 8 and John Shriber of rural free delivery. Cities had had free Hastings at 8:30 a.m. and got back some­ No. 9 received their appointments in the deliveiy since about 1863, but villages time before 4 p.m. present month (May. 1905). It would be and farmers still had to pick up their mail There was a great deal of discussion difficult to pick out nine men who would at the post offices. over what types of mailboxes were work harder and do more to please the The cost of sending a single sheet let­ acceptable, with the independent patrons patrons of their routes than the men we ter was 8 cents for a sheet, unless it had on the routes sometimes resenting being have named.” to travel more than 400 miles. Then it told what they could or could not use. Other carriers also began operating cost 25 cents. Gummed postage stamps This was resolved in time and rural mail as mail carriers on this same date. became generally available in 1847. patrons began to appreciate the service. They were Assyria, Charles Serven; Letters could be sent with collection on Rural free delivery opened other doors Cloverdale, Fred O. Replogle and delivery until ±is time when prepay­ for the farmers and small-town resi­ Claude Mosher; Coats Grove, Claude ment became compulsory. Before it was dents. Mail-order items were one of the E. Wood; Cresey, Frances L. Miller; required to put the postage pn a letter innovations of the postal service, and in Dowling, Edward Cassidy; Irving, Allan before mailing it, ±e addressee could 1912 parcel post became law. On Jan. E. Matthews; Shultz, Henry A Zerbel and simply refuse the letter and the post office 1,1913, merchandising through parcel Woodland, Otto G. Townsend. was out of its cost. Requiring the letters post became a flourishing business with In 1905, the mail was delivered by to be stamped before accepting them for Montgomery Ward, the first such mail horse and wagon in the wintertime, the delivery helped the post office cover its order house, benefitting. Sears Roebuck wheels were changed to sleighs to make expenses. and Company soon followed, and the traveling on tlie snow-covered roads a bit Postmarks began in 1692 when mail-order catalogs became important easier. Massachusetts (then a colony) specified parts of most households with various Stories about rural free delivery and that each letter was to be marked with a uses being made for them their carriers abound. George Clary, print showing the date bn which it was received. These markings were made by hand. The stamp was invented by an Englishman, Heniy Bishop, in 1660. It was a circle divid^ in two, one side for the month and the other side for ±e day of the month. In America, the New York Post Office began using it after 1772. J Before John Wanamaker left the office <* of postmaster general, the funding for rural free delivery had not yet been started. However, 0ne Grange and other farm organizations were lobbying for ±e service. In 1896, the first experimental rural delivery routes began in West Virginia The nine mail carriers who carried the mail in 1905, (bottom row, from right) with carriers working out of post offices front row, John Curtis. Rt. No, 1; Burdette Lichy, Rt. No. 2; D.R. Foster, Rt. No, in Charles Town, Halltown and Uvilla. 3; Charles Gaskill. Rt. No. 4; (second row, from right) Ed Birdsall, Rt, No, 5; This was not launched with much fanfare, George Clary, Rt. No. 6; Charles Bachellor, Rt. No. 7; Ralph Skidmore. Rt. No. and there was some hostility toward the 8 and John Shriber, Rt. No, 9. plan. Critics claimed it was impractical « f * y A « w k A '*4 -I Sit r' f •9^ < 1 ► Kf'S' t € w *4 F ‘Z" A r 1 * 1 4 t 1 I*; Y A r < you ^4 a£ 1^'G w at. llj* Ah ' VoB Se5^^‘^S((jl 4« ?«ac£n. ^ikene. '^«SCS5^ ®=5iei; U' fKeh? 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This horse knew its way back to ±e post office, and to the Hanover Street address where the Clarys lived. Mail carriers became an integral part of ffie communities they served, often doing tasks for their customers, which were not of their job description. They were also the recipients of favors from their clients, often receiving cakes and cookies and beverages along their routes. They had certain places where they could stop to water and rest their horses and most carried a lunch, which was either eaten while traveling or under a shade tree in good weather. Patrons often awarded the horses with a lump of sugar or an apple or a carrot. The carriers knew every patron on ffieir routes by name, usually first names, including the children of the families along the routes. Parcel post packages and mail order purchases were delivered to the farm families as a part of the mail carrier’s job, but they sometimes delivered med­ ications from the doctors and even gro­ ceries in the event of an emergency. The earners also would supply patrons with postage stamps if they left coins in the mailbox, often with the outgoing letter. In the same issue of The Hastings Banner on Thursday, May 18, 1905, there was a listing of the rural routes from other post offices in the county. They showed Delton as having four rural routes. Woodland with three routes, and Cloverdale with two. The automobiles soon made an impact on mail earners. The horse-drawn wag­ ons and sleighs were retired, except when the roads were made impassible by mud or snow during certain seasons of the year. A mail carrier had to cover many miles. In 1905, Delton routes were about 14 square miles, with the routes v^ing from 450 to 504 patrons. Woodlana ■ routes were approximately 25 miles in length and had about 475 patrons for the three routes. Cloverdale’s route No. 1 had 10 square miles, covered 19.75 miles and served 387 patrons; route No. 2 was a 16-square-mile area, 25 1/8 miles in length and served 436 patrons. The coming of automobiles and better roads changed the rural free delivery systems. With the automobile, a carrier could cover more territory in less time than with the old mail wagons. Routes were consolidated, and adjustments made. There were nine routes out of Hastings in 1905. This was reduced to five routes, but these covered more farm homes than the former nine were able to cover. Post offices were also changed. In the beginning, the postmaster controlled where the post office was located, often in a store building or the home of the postmaster. The government postal department, still a part of the federal sys­ tem, made the appointments of the post­ masters, who after 1883, had to qualify by passing the civil service examina­ tions. Tire postal department also began to choose the sites of the post offices, building new buildings in some places. On May 15, 1925, Hastings moved into the quarters completed by the government. This was a modem, brick building, costing $80,000, located on a site once occupied by the house of pioneer Nathan Barlow, on the east side of South Church Street across from the county courthouse. This building served the postal department in Hastings until 1963 when a new post office building was built on West Mill Street. The post office system underwent many changes and many troubled times. In 1969, a reform was proposed to Congress which would reorganize the Post Office Department and it would be known as tlie Postal Service and become an independent agency rather than a fed­ eral agency. The Postal Reorganization Act was signed into law on Aug. 12, 1970, removing the postmaster general from the president’s cabinet and eliminating politics and politicians from the manage­ ment of postal affairs. The postmaster and deputy postmaster general would be appointed a nine-man board of gover­ nors to operate tlie postal affairs. Winton M. Blount was tlie first post­ master general appointed by this nineman board. Sources: Archives ofthe Hastings Banner: The History’ ofAllegan and Bany Counties. 1880; We Deliver, the story ofthe U.S. Postal Service, Postal Service 1980. ♦ t ■ B. ■ i ■; I S d fii r: J mA 9 J f <1* «' ..aLe.-.ji^• ---- --------------------------- f S. r 13--^ Ljl. , J \ > I A s 1 �* w 4 J Ar I* < r- .< r 4. V r t 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 4, 2024 52nd Charlton Park Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show returns July 12-13 The Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club’s annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show returns for its 52nd year on Friday, July 12, and Saturday. July 13 from 8 a.m. until dusk at the Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area. Displays of antique tractors, sta­ tionary engines, steam engines, farm machinery and other rare antiques are planned. This year, Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment will be high­ lighted, Demonstrations of an 1895 Corley sawmill, hit-and-miss and gas engines as well as threshing are slated for the two-day show. Visitors will also get a glimpse of the rare 1884 Westinghouse Traction Engine in the park’s collection. There is a farm tractor pull scheduled for Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. and a kids’ pedal pull is planned for Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a min­ iature horse pull. Spectators should plan to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating for the events. The pancake breakfast will take place Saturday morning from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Gas and Steam Bam. Food ven­ dors will be serving festival favorites throughout the event, and a swap meet/ flea market area will be available. < t.\ M- iS V: ' » . ’5- r Historic Charlton Park's 1884 Westinghouse steam engine will be on display at next weekend’s Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show. (File photos) Admission to the event is $7 per person for those 13 years old and over. Ages 12 and under are free. Exhibitors enter free as well. All event pro­ ceeds support the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club and Charlton Park. Donations are welcome. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, North of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. More information can be found by calling 269-945-3775, visiting charltonpark.org or visiting Charlton Park’s Facebook page. Continued from Page 1 ) A < i, •> J * X J 'i^' - Si MDHHS, MSP remind Michigan families about availability of free gun locks I CONTRACT VanBoxel has a variety of experienc­ es in city leadership. Most recently, he was Coldwater’s director of planning and neighborhood services. Previously, he was Stanton’s city manager and zoning admin­ istrator from 2021 to 2023. He also was Kingsley’s village manager and zoning administrator between 2015 and 2017. Last month, VanBoxel participated in the third round of interviews for the village man­ ager position, along with William Joseph and Michael Landis. Following the first round of interviews, the three advancing candidates met with the village’s three department heads. In the final and third round of inter­ views, each candidate gave a presentation about solutions for Lake Odessa’s future facility needs. After the interviews, the coun­ cil voted 5-2 to offer the village manager •a sition to VanBoxel with Trustees Carrie Johnson and Jennifer Hickey dissenting. ^^VanBoxel’s proposed salary would have begun at $93,716, which is Grade F Step 1 on the village’s compensation scale. In addi­ tion, it was proposed that VanBoxel be paid $7,000 annually as compensation for per­ forming the duties of Zoning Administrator for Lake Odessa. Other benefits included a $250 monthly car allowance (in lieu of mileage), payment for dues and subscriptions for professional organizations, travel expenses, professional development approved by the council, other job-related expenses and up to $5,000 for relocation assistance. It was mutually agreed that VanBoxel would move within 20 miles within his first year of employment. Within 90 days of VanBoxel’s employ­ ment, the Village Council would “establish and prioritize strategic goals and objectives the Council detennines necessary for the proper operation and future vitality of Village government.” They planned to formally evaluate VanBoxel based on the objectives at six months and 12 months the first year and annually after that. In addition, the contract included an exclu­ sive employment clause which stated that VanBoxel could not accept other employ­ ment nor become employed by any other employer unless said additional employment is specifically approved in writing by Village Council. According to Interim Vllage Manager Gregg Guetschow, that at VanBoxel’s sug­ gestion, it went on to say, “For a period of four years following the commencement of VanBoxel s employment, the Parties agree as follows; VanBoxel shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in, provide services to, or be employed by any other municipality or local government entity within Michigan without pnor wntten consent of Village Council. VanBoxel shall refrain from pursuing employment opportunities with other municipalities or participating in interviews for similar municipal executive positions.” Guetschow went on to say that he felt VanBoxel “was trying to address the concern he has felt from the council about having a candidate that is going to be here a couple years and then move on” when he proposed the language. When asked for discussion of the proposal, Johnson kicked off the discussion. “While we haven’t met since the village council meeting when we went into closed session, not everybody was present at that meeting. I realize that we can’t talk about what was mentioned in closed session, but my concern coming out of that meeting — I have to be careful here — the problem for me is that Jacob VanBoxel lied to us. To me it is a current problem that impacts his employment with the village. 11 makes this agreement a no-go in my opinion,” said John^n, Hickey and Yoder reiterated Johnson’s concerns. A couple of issues arose repeatedly. The first was VanBoxel’s salary package. Several council members questioned how VanBoxel’s v/ww.HastingsBanner.com f * .r , or unattended firearms unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if it is known or reasonably should be known that a minor is, or is like­ ly to be, present on the premises. “Feeling safe and secure is some­ thing every child and every indi­ vidual in Michigan deserves. Gun locks save lives,” said Col. James F. Grady 11, MSP director. “If you have a firearm in your home, store it properly, away from minors - it s the law. Safe storage is easy and very accessible. Please visit an MSP Post, your local police department or any MDHHS office to obtain a^^ free gun lock, no questions asked. Michigan residents can visit their local MDHHS office to request one of the free gun locks while supplies last, and they can also check with their local health department, some of which will have gun locks avail­ able. MDHHS staff who make home visits will also be able to access gun locks if a client has a need or wants to request one. Free gun locks can also be obtained through Project ChildSafe police partners across the state. Gun lock installation instruc­ tions are included within the product’s packaging and avail­ able on the Project ChildSafe website at projectchildsafe.org/ securing-your-firearm/?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery. As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Stale Police (MSP) are reminding Michigan families about the avail­ ability of free gun locks at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments. Cable-style gun locks from Project ChildSafe are being offered as part of an effort to protect children from unsecured firearms. Purchased using $500,000 in state funding in the FY24 MSP budget, 75,000 gun locks have been made available while supplies last. “Our department is committed to improving the safety and well-being of Michigan children. We are offer­ ing these gun locks to keep children and their families safe from firearm violence,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We are pleased that many residents have already stopped in at one of our local offic­ es to get their free gun lock and encourage others to do the same as we work together to promote fire­ arm safety.” In 2020, firearms injuries became the number one cause of death for children in the United States and Michigan, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries. Public Act 17 of 2023, which took effect Feb. 13, 2024, generally requires individuals to keep stored r if'” / J ,1^ I A r J' r- Itto* ?' 1^ 1 i. 9 ztf> <!!»** Itf rtf < CLASSIFIEDS I Jacob VanBoxel interviews with the Lake Odessa Village Council last month. The council has yet to agree on a contract for VanBoxel. (File photo by Molly Macleod) ra3£?^ » r Jtf : iAJ» sfci^ TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 / -"‘"J? - / •I 7»J WANTED CEDAR CREEK- NEEDS ride to stores in Delton and Hastings, and/or a house­ keeper for a one bedroom newer house. 269-447-4299. raiff ’ 1 « •30<y»' nT - !en BUSINESS SERVICES 3 *0 «•» years of experience were calculated as he was starting on step seven. Yoder said, “Seven seems excessive to me. Wi± his experience, it seems step five would be a better place for him. There was a big gap in the time that he was a village manager. How was the pay set?” Banks explained that the village had initially offered a lower salary, but there had been some back and forth negotiating. Guetschow added, “Part of what we were trying to achieve with the compensation package here was to recognize that it’s a competitive environment out there for city managers.” “I recognize that he makes more than ±at, but if he wants that pay, then that’s where he needs to work,” Yoder said This brought up a related issue; the position of zoning manager. “In my understanding of reading this (the contract) if he didn’t do the zoning adminis­ trator, he doesn’t get the compensation,” said Brighton. Guetschow confirmed this. “So if (current zoning administrator) Jeanne (Vandersloot) decides she doesn’t want to retire for three years, are we essentially going to say ‘we don’t want your services anymore’ and let Jacob (VanBoxel) do it? Or are we going to let Jeanne do it? Or is this only in there if she retires?” Yoder asked. “No,” said Guetschow, “She’s an employee of yours. You can decide whether or not you want to have someone continue in a position that they have held. If you don’t require her services any more because you have hired someone competent to provide those ser­ vices, you notify her that her services are no longer needed. You do not keep her in that role if you have someone capable of provid­ ing those services in-house.” “This was never posted as part of our inter­ view process for this position. So I’m very taken aback, that we would just have some­ one with the years of experience that Jeanne offers and knowledge of our community and we just out her because we need to inflate his income to where he’s happy,” said Johnson ‘That has nothing to do with it,” said Guetschow. “It becomes a separate issue because we’re talking about someone else’s employ­ ment along with somebody’s contract and I don’t agree with that at all. This is supposed to be about a village manager...and this real­ ly upsets me,” said Johnson “Would this be more appropriate if this issue about zoning wasn’t in here?” asked Yoder. “It just seems unusual to me that pother employee is on payroll for this posi­ tion and then we put it in someone else’s contract.” Brighton questioned whether VanBoxel would begin his role as zoning administrator on day one. Guetschow responded, “It would be my expectation that if you approve this contract, that you would provide Jeanne notice that her services are not going to be required of her someday in the future.” After a brief discussion of the timing of VanBoxel’s proposed formal evaluations, Banks called for a vote on the proposal. It failed 3-2 and the meeting was adjourned. 5^,»* Oi’ > 1 f W 1 WANTED: STANDING TIMBER-Top focal'saWhfiitl is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. • k<» BUYING ALL HARDWOODS; Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Pop­ lar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. m 1r - * * * ti : UaKT3SC?««9?l':V *>» Tssjiosaic : W^’Eara2risr:T?^si«te w«aii»?mF;75j;«wt >« L 1'» K^. Sit • tf^htlEi7!v3gJ3^rgrr '4»' 35ai®-3«uiB:«aa^i2e’i»B-» SZJaUrwttiwiJj C-.: > an T* «« > •> ^Mas ■1 *> Sv f *» <1L win lotj ) I Visitor Center Administrative Office Gift Shop 5 k I *JV * 5 1 I tesla’S' n 1 ^T| ^*1B tik ‘ ^*111 ' *w- «J«Sfer *•*7^ F * »« 1 9^ i Miai I '^“v U A X 4h r • •> 7 i 'ti! •v **•» .5^ I >* -w •*>fc J! •l t«5 «i.< 61 a* X ' <*S V-/ ,.?K nis t ^>w 4 t1 I f J f '-±' , ■WhiHI •t. t * ft, ieri; I .4 < .•I-. K. t. >' 4 V J fs- ' ■ • ft J* 9 II i»t , -<1 A , I V.. t I I ' TT 5T * T irj 'L® Women's Giving Circle of Barry County contributed over T Park Village Foundation last quarter. Pictured are (from ^ft) Sue Kolanowski Barry County Parks Director Dan Patton and Nancy Goodin. (Photo by Molly Macleod) I^FnnnT Women’s Giving Circie of Barry County donates to Chartton Park Vittage Foundation Members of the Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County voted at their May meeting to contribute funds to the Charlton Park Village Foundation. The foundation helps financially support Historic Charlton Park, helping pre­ serve, maintain and grow the park. Women’s Giving Circle mem­ bers met for their quarterly meeting at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville. Members meet quarterly to learn about Barry County nonprofit organizations and contribute to one, voted on by members present. This quarter’s donations to the Charlton Park Village Foundation totaled $5,100. This increases the total donations of Women’s Giving Circle members to $313,865 since the group began in 2013, benefiting over 30 Barry County nonprofit organizations. Members of the Women’s Giving Circle commit to contributing $50 per ( ( Wj '1 5 1 *> ’■^’^5«c W 4 s s *> quarter or $30 per quarter if under age 30. Women are encouraged to learn about and join the Women’s Giving Circle at any time by contacting one of the organizing members: Caroline Dimmers, Stephanie Fekkes, Sue Kolanowski. Debra McKeown, Kim Norns, Carla Wilson-Neil or Nancy Goodin by email, NanGoodin@aol. , corn. Information, which includes I guidelines and a membership form, will' be emailed to interested women. The Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County igan also has a Facebook page. All Bairy County women are invited and encouraged to join the club. fhe next meeting of the Women’s ^ving Circle group is scheduled for ft’ A«8- 7 at Venue 1230, ' SV'' 1 \* < i I Ave. in Hastings. Those planning on attending are asked to RSVP to Goodin at NanGoodin@ aol.com. i ♦ ♦ '"5 > ♦t s ‘S X -X «!*■«» 5; >2'\ 1 �X V ,1 I 4 '4 k *4 I wvYw.HasIingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Notice Notice IS is hereby hereby given given that that the the Barrv Countv Pi County Planning Commissk)n Commission wiH conduct a public hearino concerning the following prooosfld amended; ameridment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2006. as ssss; « ^iSer ‘A.-=; “®SS3 : aax* OEFINmONS AND INTERPRETATION SECTIONS 200-227 Article TWENTY-THREE »,S7*w prevwt entry by unauthorized persons. Fencing is not •■•Vl »l 1 may require to traverse over or through a fenced area or personnel access. Scf..n.nn7?77 f SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS SECTION 505 unauthorized access penmeter fencing to restrict unauthorized access Knox boxes and keys for emergency Article RVE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS SECTION2370 «w w xss'csj ~ COUNTY OF BARRY '***’ >***• '**'«**’■ «• C^mission na, -e^wre rs ot the County of Barry, Michigan, held in the Countv <lay 0^ 202^ at.m. Local Time. _.m.L Building in Hastings. Michigan, on the S>-5" PRESENT Members ABSENT; Members; --------------------------------------------------------------*>« adopted EriaWing Act, Act 110 of the Rjblic Acts of Michigan of 2006 jJKiiiY theTw*eclions board of Secbon 1. Article rA»«,,7d ®and OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO COUNTY OF BARRY ORDAINS: L " SSR? Pollinator Habitat Planning Scorecard for solar sites. lionssS^'^ioni h f!?.? .' ’"6 to ensure sufficient all-season access Io the solarTesource given the topography of the land. Topsoil distributed during site preparation on the parcel shall be retained on site. d) SSis GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM; A solar *^® ^'^® '®^PP®® aPP'’'ona’ requirements to preserve and protect endangered species or prevent negative impacts to adjacent parcels. ’ ** '"=7 (U.. most vertical posdion) tor captunng solar radiadon as SS h“™'" caih. ^Cgs§ Drive?. The principal-use SES applicant must maintain — ;7.>-iL. 1 k""v'h«. ut>c appiivdiii musi maintain an emergency access road to the site k 1I 1 I J IS SSfen^onTne"”' ** ” ’ *' '' '' ’’“"“"'p' Ppp"”") »* “P'^^P ^oiar radiation as dnnid--------------------------- Department response apparatus. All access drives within the SES shall be de­ signed to minimize the extent of soil disturbance, water runoff, and soil Th. nZo A ; K L «7‘u’u«mce, water runon, and soil compaction on the premises I?t^A ® 9^3vel placed on the surface of the existing soil for the construction ) i 1 I 'S'®? associated with the applicant project md?i?J!dSI!?® easement for development I SES wiring, including communication lines and distribution lines, must be buried under­ m rssD^ •dR3c«: ^® H .%■; J ? .'1 substation locations only. Light ^® 1® ‘'®®P on-site and glare away from adjacent adjacent roadways. Flashing or intermittent lights are prohibited ?[°P®^®^' ^e.'io'^bng, or replacing a solar energy system to maintain or increase the power rating of the system within the existing project footprint r www«w« ground. Any above-ground wiring components within the footprint of the SES shall not exceed the height of the solar array at maximum tilt. electncity for the primary purpose of off-site use through the electrical grid or export to the wholesale markef* o' the SES is permitted, provided that the geotextile fabrics and gravel are removed once the SES is in operation that converts commer^.!. ;rS.5= solaV™^^^^^ ‘“'"'’6 XLSS** ® '®^^® easement for development of a principaluse solar energy system associated with the applicant project. PRpJr?Mi^^^cc cnJ A^n^^terial that generates electricity from sunlight *4 ion shall review potential impacts on wildlife water and nfh^r 0nvirAnfT)on44l energy system mounted on support posts, like a rack or pole, that are attached to or rest on the ground acres disturbance or clearing shall be limited Io what is minimally necessary lor the I- overall vegeXmX'n?” I k • 1 SES shall not occupy or cover more than me solar limit of 10.300 ___ _______ III acres acres within within the the land land aroa area nt of Oam; Barry County under the n County ’s zoning jurisdiction an avail Agrivoltaics in lotoKiw S® SES. including alt components, shall not exceed 15 in total size on all participating lots. hahiinn n. n p'^nts grasses, and prairie with the aim of protecting specific species (e g bird Fora?/’ °', ™*;‘"P9 specific ecosystem services (e.g., carbon sequestration, soil health). °' c) IV koLCgy^ Principal-use SES are subject to the following lol coverage restrictions conservabpn organizations that focus Xrestorino''n^i^rnhmr ’f” Forage FinandnaRedevelopment financing PA 381 of 1996, as amended, that contain impervious surface at the time nf ran O^ound cover reqpd^^^ "" (76)"R 'R' Michigan ■>' iii. 3 UUALU5L A solar energy system that employs one or more of the following land management and conservation practices throughout the project site; b) .Sf I- Pollinator Habitat 11. Conservation Cover or structure, or which serves as an integral part of a primary or accessory substituting for an architectural or structural component of the bu'ildinor SwSe^SwinoXounto^^ 'VP’’ »' <* □""uteS^nl^lXd'S^ " ballasted on the roof or wall of a building ’’sobe «'>*« - «• ««««««me " Pnncipai-use SES. wtiK:h may include planting. strat^^K use of ""'‘’7 * solar energy system mounted on racking that is attached to or I ** principal-use SES shall include the installation of ground cover vegetation maintamed for the Curation of the operation until the site is decommissioned The application shall include a ground cover vegetation establishment and management plan as part of the site plan. The following standards apply: 1 toartmem "'O'"’ (P* "6) Agreement must tollow the Michigan KoXtoX Heunds *"»«’"9 Commercial Solar P^i 2 t * 6 COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE Relink,?^th:XnffiSaS:^er"“'™’ ***" I I I ad,« ’ 7^^ AN ORDINANCE TO TO REGULATE SOLAR ENERGY smEMS 'W screening 5 SToSr ***** ’** - &"an'dXaig""'”"''^ It was moved by ar»^ under the authohty oHhe MictiTOn 9S amended. ijSSis; Ci he^ subject to setbacks as a component of the ArtideTWO s Cr- 9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 1 ;p Thursday, July 4, 2024 All solar energy system location/lilt components shall be designed, maintained and operated n. to avoid glare and reflection of sunlight and other artificial lighting which may affect navigation by I I nnera e^nn.rb 1 ™ mj *'*«aiaiBisiie *r»ti ’ photovoltaic systcm or solar thermal system for generating and/or storing ’J?*® equipment or components required lor the system to tenan e build nnls? hm d„« *'7 aSies hempen IV «sie?ssf units request, all principal-use SES facilities shall provide first responder training at the site over or through a P 111 L'llh^ •» w «NM4'25Ui'd^'rir37iSi: bill A. .•1 IIK :i; ACCESSORY USE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Applicability. Building-mounted SES'and-accessory^roond’mwmtrt-SES^aregiracceswiv t I use of property subject to Section 504 of this Ordinance as well as the provisions of this section........ . This section does not apply to solar energy collectors mounted on fences, poles, or on the ground with q collector surfaces less than ten (10) feet, nor shall it apply to a solar anergy system used to power private road nght-of-way or easement. r. .Inspection. The County shall have the right, upon approving any principal-use SES, to inspect the Permit Required. No building-mounted SES or accessory ground-mounted SES shall be installed cipal-use SES may at any time be repowered, without the need to apply for a new special land use or operated without obtaining a zoning compliance permit from the Zoning Administrator orior to permit, by reconfiguring, renovating, or replacing the SES to increase the power rating within the installation. c rit«*k’'M existing footprint. A proposal to change the project footprint of an existing SES shall be considered Application. Applications for a Accessory use SES shall include equipment renderings horizontal and vertical elevation drawings, a sketch drawing depicting the location of alt devices and such other ■stxsziini I ST D I 0 k I 1 Building Code, the National Electric Code, and the manufacturer's specifications. E e dollars) and soil stabilization, less the amount of the surety bond posted with the State of I Michigan for decommissioning of panels installed on PA 116 lands, and. sixteen (16) feet measured from the ground to the top of the system when oriented at maximum tilt. F . Visitor W: Mrainistratirellfc JF ■ f t Noise. The sound pressure level of a building-mounted SES and all ancillary solar equipment shall commissioning and stabilization from an acceptable source as determined by the Planning I ( the Planning Commission. An SES owner may at any time; i. requirements. Glare and reflection of sunlight from any component of a solar energy system shall not il. Wiring. On-site power lines between solar panels, buildings, and inverters shall be placed within the 3. visibility. An accessory ground-mounted SES in the RL. RR. LDR, MOR. or HDR. zoning districts I. I electrical energy for twelve (12) consecutive months shall prompt an abandonment hearing. Decommissioning. Following the operational life of the building-mounted SES or accessory J. ' f I. ground-mounted SES. or the abandonment or cessation thereof (whichever occurs first), the proper­ hear comments and make a determination if the SES has been abandoned. If the Planning and all components and parts. At all times, while any of the building-mounted SES components or Commission determines the SES has been abandoned, the decommissioning shall immediate­ parts are present on the property, broken solar panels shall be promptly repaired or removed from the I i ■ ly proceed as described within the approved decommissioning plan. site. There shall be no on-site storage of broken or malfunctioning solar panels. J Section 8, Publication and Effective Dale. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its publica­ tion or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation In the County Nonconformities. The installation of a building-mounted SES or accessory ground-mounted SES on K. a nonconforming building, structure, lot, or use shall not be considered an expansion of the noncon­ / » A.»« Section 3, Section 1102 Special Land Uses in the RR Rural Residential District shall be amended to add the follow­ ing as a special land use: M fi i: Section 1702 Special Land Uses in the LI Light Industrial District shall be amended to add the followina Members: NAYS: Members: ABSTAIN Members: Passed as a special land use: adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry, Michigan, on "Principal-Use Solar Energy Systems, subject to Section 2370 n Section 5, Section 1802 Special Land Uses in the Gl General Industrial District shall be amended to add the followina Cynthia L White, County Clerk as a special land use: u Principal-Use Solar Energy Systems, subject to Section 2370. n Ppi* V# CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and comptete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Board of Commis­ Section 1902 Special Land Uses In the A Agricultural District shall be amended to add the following as a SfiCligaix .,vrf»!fS 0^ YEAS: Principal-Use Solar Energy Systems, subject to Section 2370." SfiCtlon 4, :S If of Barry, Michigan. formity. w S’*' An abandonment hearing shall be held as a public hearing in the same manner the use was established at the Planning Commission. During the hearing, the Planning Commission will ty owner or lessor shall promptly perform decommissioning and removal of the solar energy system f Decommissioning an SES must commence when the soil is dry to prevent soil compaction and must be complete within eighteen (18) months after abandonment. An SES that has not produced shall be located in the side or rear yard to minimize visual impacts from the public rights-of-way t Amend the decommissioning plan with Planning Commission approval and proceed according to the revised plan. underlying structure or underground. f i r Proceed with the decommissioning plan approved by the Planning Commission under this section and remove the system as indicated in the most recent approved plan. or. have a negative impact on any non-participating property. I ¥ A review of the amount of the performance guarantee based on inflation, salvage value and current removal costs shall be completed every three (3) years, for the life of the project, and approved by roadway. Solar energy system designs shall comply with all Federal Aviation Administration siting H t/, 2. and reflection of sunlight and other artificial lighting which may affect navigation by air water and 1 V Commission (in the form of surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash deposit) or private road or right-of-way or easement. Glare. All components of the system shall be designed, maintained and operated to avoid glare G GftSlwp II t 1’ The method of ensuring that funds will be available to cover 100% of the costs of site de­ IV not exceed fifty-five (55) dBA at the property line of an adjoining non-participating lot or at a public 1 /if* The projected decommissioning costs for removal of the SES (net of salvage value in current SES extend beyond the eaves of the building’s roof. Accessory ground-mounted SES shall not exceed I 1 1 iii are attached or extend more than 5 feet above or outside of the structure. Nor may a building-mounted |)1M The anticipated manner in which the project will be decommissioned, including a description of which above-grade and below-grade improvements will be removed, retained (e g........ access drive, fencing), or restored for viable reuse of the property consistent with the zoning district attached directly to the structure and shall not be higher than the peak of the building to which they I M A written description o1 the proposed service life of the principal-use SES. Height and Protrusion. Building-mounted SES attached to the roof or wall of a structure shall be / bar al Wstsas n The decommissioning plan shall include at a minimum: I. •I II '"^tailed, used, operated, and maintained in strict accordance with the Michigan o® f 1*1 a new application, subject to the conditional use standards at the time of the request. Pecofpfni$$ioning. A decommissioning plan is required at the time of application 1 Compliance with Other Codes. All building-mounted SES and accessory ground-mounted SES shall I ■icKBEMa t. materials as may be required by the Zoning Administrator. 1 1 a-principal-use SES anO-M ancillary solar equlpmerrl shalf ribl exceed fifty^-five (55) dBA at the property line of an adjoining ndh-participating lot of al a public or premises on which the SES is located at all reasonable times. s. Repowerin| In addition to repairing or replacing SES components to maintain the system a prin­ mometer, clock or other similar device. t^r^wipiR Emergency contact information. 2. a single device or specific piece of equipment such as a lawn ornament, light, weather station ther­ B *®®^ ** “5®^ ’1'® site. Any signage shall meet the setback, illumination, and materials/constructlon requirements of the zoning district tor the project site. There must be a sign at each entrance containing the following language1. The SES owner's and operator’s names. 111 Hw vllUiviy aS WilOWS. SECTION 505 Wi ’ I 1 trical. fire, smoke and hazardous materials pertinent to the facility. At the County or any affected local °'6'Pe"ce is hereby amended by the addition of Secbon 505 in Article 5 to read ®BaCK I shall have an emergency shutdown procedure in place and shall provide the local fire department site safety plans to include electrical, fire, smoke and hazardous materials release, emergency response protocols and identification of typical hazards related to elec­ fenced area. I 0 interconnection to the electric grid of equipment that converts sunlight into heat. WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY FENCING: A fencing system with openings that allow wildlife to traverse •• system shall not have a negative impact on any non-participating property. rV ^*6 '"'='''‘‘'5 ppp'ppp'V ”PP'P'‘°'’S end niain“J® f’"); temporary construction offices, substalion(s) or other transmission oi$ AD T ®^®®^ ^® ^2 ®acEss5?b shall comply with all Federal Aviation Admin­ istration siting requirements. Glare and reflection of sunlight from any component of a solar energy sioners of the County of Barry. Michigan, at a regular meeting held on__________________ 202_. and that public special land use: . «HK SSf«C<i^ParksO'^' "Principal-Use Solar Energy Systems, subject to Section 2370 Section 7. notice of said meeting was given pursuant to Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976. as amended, N including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the The Barry County Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the addition of Section 2370 to read In its time set for said meeting. entirety as follows; PRINCIPAL-USE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS SECTION 2370 (iiiii(i* A. Definition. I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the County of Barry, Michigan, A commercial, ground-mounted solar energy system that converts sunlight into elec­ Cynthia L. White, County Clerk tricity for the primary purpose of off-site use through the electrical grid or export to the wholesale County of Barry market, Regulations. The Planning Commission may only approve a Principal-Use SES as a special land use B. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I hereby certify that a summary of Ordinance No , adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan, was published in the (name of newspapei] on 202 . in the RR, LI, Gl, and A Districts subject to the proceduresand standards for special land uses in this ordinance and all of the following requirements: doo Prime Farmland, a Not more than 20% of any principal-use SES may occupy Prime Farmland as designated by the United Staes Department of Agriculture and identified on the Preserved Land and Cynthia L. White, County Clerk Prime Farmland Locations Maps In the County’s Master Plan. Minimum Lot Size, b County of Barry A principal-use SES shall not be constructed on parcels less than eighty (80) acres in size in the Agricultural and Rural Residential zoning districts and twenty (20) acres in size MEETING DATE: in the Light Industrial and General Industrial zoning districts provided, however, that the Planning Commission may consider a joint application of adjacent properties so long as the total acreage of all PLACE: participating parcels is not less than the minimum acreage provided tor in this section. c. Height, Total height for a principal-use SES shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet measured from the ground to the top of the system when oriented at maximum tilt. However, other structures aside from a solar panel (such as a substation) shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet measured from the ground to TIME: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Setbacks, Setback distance shall be measured from the property line or road right-of-way to the be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to closest point of the solar array at minimum tilt or any SES components and as follows: the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820. or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at 1. One hundred (100) feet from any property line of a non-participating lot. 2. For Principal-Use SES with a output capacity greater than 50 megawatts, one hundred (100) feet 3. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public Inspection at the Barry from any public or private right-of-way or easement. County Planning Department. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Principal-Use SES with a total output capacity of 50 megawatts or less, one hundred fifty (150) Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired feet from any public or private right-of-way or easement. 4 Three hundred (300) feet from any existing non-participating dwelling unit. and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ 5 A principal-use SES is not subject to property tine setbacks for common property lines of two or hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ more participating lots, except that road right-of-way setbacks shall apply. vices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 One hundred (100) feet from a stream, river, pond, lake, wetland, drain, or lands located within a West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49056, (269) 945-1284. 6 100-year floodplain as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. •♦ Cynthia L. Whife, Barry County Clerk * * I ij » t£> m I ■ - -___ ___ 7:00 PM Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will the highest point on the structure. d July 22,2024 --- - -. -— k*. > * �rI L i i 1 j I I i I 4 a at ■ ^4' a’ :* > 10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of the Millard V, Root and Phyllis E Root Trust dated August 24, 2007. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Phyllis E. Root, born May 14, 1034, who lived at 606 Terry Lane, Hastings, Michigan died May 28, 2024 leaving a certain trust under the name of the Millard V. Root and Phyllis E. Root Trust, and dated August 24, 2007, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Timothy Root & Sheila A. Veitch was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Timothy Root & Sheila Veitch the named trustee at 5511 Allegan Rd., Vermontville, Mi 49096 and 11376 Tasker Rd., Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice, Date: June 26. 2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Ml 49048 269-945-9557 Timothy Root & Sheila Veitch 5511 Allegan Rd. & 11376 Tasker Rd. Vermontville. Ml 49096f & Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L. ALSPAUGH JEREMY BOURDO ASHLEY BOURDO PLAINTIFFS, vs. KYLE BRANCH (an unnamed occupants) Defendant •t******************************************** Attorney for Defendant: Attorney for Plaintiff; McCarty Law Offices, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 269-694-6055 11 n DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15, 2015, wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assigness of Seller;. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, tor holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows: The lands and tenements are situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan described as follows: LOT 37 IN OAK OPENINGS PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 47, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street, Delton, Ml 49046. Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 Date: June 7,2024 MCCARTY LAW OFFICES, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 Attorney for Jeremy Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 200 W. Allegan St., Otsego, Ml 49078 269-694-6055 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree lelephone number for the hearing impaired is I-800-927-9275. I I m MOUMO OMORTUMITT f « « I I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2024 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2024 tax al­ location rate proposed to be levied for the year 2024 at its regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxilia­ ry aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 4,^024 PROJECT TIF Continued from Page 1 $4.48 million in new tax revenues that are expected to be generated by the development of the apartments at MidVilla over the next 15 years. About $1.9 million of that would come from DDA, which operates with its own tax-increment financing mechanism where it captures a portion of taxes paid by downtown property owners to support public improvements in the downtown. The TIF request from Dutch Developers is the result of a change in the state’s Brownfield Development Financing Act which has been in place since the late 1990s. State lawmakers last year passed a four-bill package that changes the law to allow new tax revenues captured through local brownfield redevelopment authorities to fund affordable housing projects. The Flats at Mid-Villa project calls for the construction of 120 two-bedroom apartments and 24 one-bedroom apartments, along with a 134-unit self-storage facility and three commer­ cial outlets fronting M-37. The TIF agreement would not apply to the commercial portion of the proj­ ect, the developers pointing out that the project would start contributing some tax revenue immediately. The apartments would be marketed toward people whose incomes are between 80 and 120 percent of the community’s median income, which STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNH NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29830-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Richard A. DeBolt. Date of birth: 10/31/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Richard A, DeBolt, died 03/29/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deborah S. Price personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. c Date: 06/26/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Deborah S. Price c/o Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 J I X■ 4 ^7 •C*-' >* Development and now works for eco-i nomic development firm The Right : Place, underscored that creating some momentum at the site was a long time works out to between $40,000 and $90,000 a year. Rents for the apart­ ments would range from $1,225 a month for one bedroom to $1,475 for two bedrooms, project developers have said. Stakeholders presented the request and scheduled the public hearing during a June 18 meeting of the county board’s Committee of the Whole. At the meeting, the request received strong support, both from those who spoke during public comment and from members of the Middleville busi­ ness community who provided their support in writing. One of those was the county’s largest employer in Bradford White, which operates a large production facility in Middleville. “To ensure the long-term vitality of the area and address the housing short­ age, Bradford White is a proponent of the development of The Flats at MidVilla, affordable housing that will not only be a benefit for all employers but future job seekers,” Bradford White Senior Vice President Peter Kattula wrote in a letter of support for the project. “It is imperative that we don’t lose potential employees to businesses in neighboring counties or see high school and college graduates leave the area for communities with better hous­ ing opportunities.” Travis Alden, an Irving Township resident who was formerly presi­ dent of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 12, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, James, Lectka, Hall Absent: None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda with one addition Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Re­ port Motion to approve the Zoning Packet to be handed out with permit applica­ tions Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:06 pm * coming. He recalled how, when he started at i the chamber eight years ago, the property was ripe for redevelopment. He said that developers “kicked the tires but never could make the numbers { '■ .Hr”-' - -7'’’ 'X 4 .'i>- 'fl J I 4 ^2^5 I I 9 i r» f • .Mi rs A 4 f r 1-1 A'?j 3^' 4* f .1? V 5< ’ fc I work. “My concern is if there is a contin­ ued hesitation to utilize the housing TIF tool that it will continue to be the this vacant entryway to our county site,” Alden said. “If there is no action taken, nothing happens,” he added. Hastings resident Chelsey Foster, who belongs to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, Brownfield Redevelopment Board and Hastings Planning, also voiced his approval. He said a housing devel­ opment of this magnitude would be a win for the Village of Middleville, Thomapple Kellogg Schools and the business community. “The big elephant in the room to me is we have our largest employer and taxpayer sitting there in Bradford White,” Foster said. “They struggle to hire all the time. They’re always try­ ing to expand and look for folks, and they’ve always pointed to housing as a big challenge.” Staff writer Greg Chandler contrib­ uted to this report. 4 ■ I ‘•.'J''J r • ‘ i H I Vx • 4Sr ? '» <** J 1 [ ■i.'- iisZ’’ / n*' * ' Z’*’ 4 •I K A t >* * .z * /t 9 'i^ f. z ) 4 Next week’s public accuracy tests JULY 8: Irving Township Hall (10a.m.); Maple Grove Township Hall (7p.m.) JULY 9: Woodland Township Hall (6:30 p.m.) JULY 10: Hope Township Hall (5 p.m.); Orangeville Township Hall (9 a.m.) JULY 11: Assyria Township Hall (noon); Hastings Charter Township Hall (10 a.m.) JULY 12: Yankee Springs Township Hall (noon) ^Sdafil^^ I w 4 4 >> « * lit'. STATE OF MICHIGAN !£5 STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIKI’// ) J1 FAMILY DIVISION 1 I;.—> BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE 4^W. b J CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29836-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Attested to by, Larry Watson, Supervisor •» • A TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in •z* >• ■ — * the matter may be barred or affected by the I 4 LJ 9 following: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29832-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Stephen Guy Peabody. Date of birth: 5/20/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Stephen Guy Peabody, died on or after 5/6/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ryan Peabody personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Str. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6/25/2024 Laura E. Volkmann P71882 6281 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269-459-1432 Ryan Peabody 8308 Tranquil St. Portage, Ml 49002 509-412-5190 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the Matter of The Dorothy Jill White Wiswell Trust. Date of birth; April 2,1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Jill White Wiswell a/k/a Jill Dorothy Wiswell. died May 21, 2024 leaving the above trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that ail claims against the decedent or trust STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S TRUST ESTATE Decedent: Judith M. Decker Date of Birth: 06-12-1932 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Judith M. Decker, who lived at 10855 Parker Rd., Delton, Ml 49046, died on March 31, 2024. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against The Judith M, Decker Revocable Trust, as amended/restated, will be forever barred unless presented to the Successor Trustee: Marcia J. Northrup, 3018 Nazareth Rd., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: June 28, 2024 The Judith M. Decker Living Trust Marcia J. Northrup 3018 Nazareth Rd. Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 Jeffrey H. Oudsema (P80458) 3018 Oakland Drive. Suite B Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 (269) 381-0240 STATE OF MICHIGAN Sth JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29823-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address: 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. 269-945-1390 will be forever barred unless presented to Philip J. Stanton, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Rhoades McKee PC TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: Stephanie S, Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 James R. Wiswell and Thomas H. Wiswell c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 TAKE NOTICE; Daniel Matthew Smith has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on July 24. 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302. Hastings, Mt 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Daniel Matthew Smith to Danial Matthew Smith. TAKE NOTICE: Sherry Lynn Ronning has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on July 24,2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St,, Ste. 302, 4 U>T I Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Sherry Lynn Ronning to Sherry Lynn DeGraaf. ’’eat? 5^ I t n Records. Commonly known as 504 Thornton St, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the iri abandoned under rid redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) n°*'c®,, whichever is is later; later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If onnn.A are a military H on active duty, if your period “'''® .^^*y ^as concluded less than 90 days 2^?' ordered to active ?nro;i^I®!!® “le attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage . at the telephone number stated in this notice Hmic.nr, ’^'8 notice, Michigan State aXL "XB- *>-2r h Tib'-. >1 *'*»! ’» ■ Ok ''•^4 < - •‘I, * * If f '**w I r F 1K t < t t1 41. i X' I 9 B T t /t u t ’I J r‘ I >2 V •' I I ■'5tr •4 ’^4 to: « ' ■' A ( \ ’« • X »» ♦ ** X ’•ik K ■ ) ■T®"’ ‘ tr. s Irhn ^^“rtgagee/ Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539 7400 1533905 (O6’27)(O7-18) I K. L W J ♦ 4 \ n tjlij - P'®* oj Thornton Addition to the Village 0 Middleville, according to the recorded plat tn recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page R- •4 G SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on July 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which maj^ charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Anna James, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Date of mortgage: March 30^ 2022 Recorded on April 14,2022, in Documenl No. 2022-004309, Foreclosing Assignee (i1 any). Michigan State Housing Developmenl Authority Amount claimed to be due at the datq hereof ; Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Severl HundrpH Seventy-Six QouonK/.o^^and __ j 74/100 Delia .. 1 Hundred .-..-.WM v.o»viiiy-QiA anu /4/iuu uoiiara ($216,776.74) Mortgaged premises: Situate^. in Barry County, and described as; Lot 11 iri <n V ■, 'vSS ;V ■o �ISu K' V ' Si R - 'TA \ t»- V- ■ »W. A A L ;?! r " ’X w w wwwT^°s*''’9sBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 4, 2024 ! Yacht Rock’ rounds out holiday week of Hastings Live performances i §1; i ' This holiday week brings to Hastings Live another musician with Hastings ties and a mellow'“Yacht Rock * show, offering music music all aH generations can relate to. The Friday at the Fountain series continues tomorrow, Friday July 5 with a performance from hometown musician Michael Fahey. Fahey will perfonn on the Bany County Courthouse lawn at noon on Friday. Fahey is a singer-songwriter who specializes in alternate-tuning of acoustic music. Fahey will be joined by his former teacher Dan Palmer, a jazz guitar instructor at Hillsdale College. The Bridge Live! is this week’s Friday Night feature performer on July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Known as the ultimate mellow classic rock experi­ ence,” The Bridge Live! will perform CkjJS.. Sis,..'' X' lii .'W yJSS: S'S'SX*’ •'*' k I Sts? “Yacht Rock” classics at Thomapple Plaza. The band performs mellow classic rock, 70s folk rock and soft rock. —f ' I r : ■ 1 w I * t • ■J J "V iT < < r.0 t- • 4 a 'je * I .1 • 1 ■ I A f s » • tt k With sounds similar to “Yacht Rock." The Bridge Live's “ultimate mellow classic rock experience” will entertain audiences at Thornapple Plaza this Friday. Continued from Page 1 ?<3 I 9 Ita' B ±e (Hastings Pride) Committee, it’s hundreds of people in the community who have helped in all sorts of different ways,” Mole said. “We have donors who sent donations from all over the world; people who used to live in Hastings who sent hundreds and hun­ dreds of dollars because they wanted this event here today.” Mole said the committee raised over $3,000 in donations, more than enough jto host ±e event again next year. The lextra funds, totaling around $1,000, ^ould be split between donations to Hastings High School’s Gay Straight Pi: Alliance and I’ll Be Your Rock, a jyermontville-based non-profit oiganiza“sKCtash jtion providing support for rural LBGTQ j'outh. n> hftVMk ~ i Wtan) I , Spencer LaJoye, who has spent the •last several years as a full-time travelling musician, said they jumped at ±e STATE Of IfiOOt opportunity to perform at the event on siBjyoicuiCfftcii^ Saturday. wrair “(Someone on the Hastings Pride BBtm Committee) reached out on a whim T^WKWCSWtOf and asked, ‘You don’t happen to be in Hastings on ±at day, do you?’,” LeJoye IWiPORmW.’fi said. “I said, ‘Absolutely. I will make myself available in Hastings.’” Honwuim LaJoye, now a multiple-award win­ ning folk musician, graduated from ID AH PTO, rodfij fs Hastings High School in 2011. Much sites or nJ rose fKf has changed surrounding ±e public perception and dialogue surrounding LGBTQ rights since then, they said. live. “I knew that there was a queer com­ 2 cetaxi lx naiK A -ri munity in school, but I was not a part of it. It was not an okay narrative to have for yourself,” LaJoye said. “To be queer ■ was not well received. It was not openly affirmed or accepted. And so, I just — I 'did not even know that I was queer.” It wasn’t until years after they had left Hastings that LaJoye realized they were gender nonbinary, changing ±eir name and pronouns. “It’s wild. It’s not even that I received overtly negative messages about queer ^^tfw**** people. I just did not know that they existed in Hastings,” LaJoye said. “Now irtHamCfefi 9 HV ®5ted toDj. 9i|j c SrnOFIWiGW COtlTYOFttLUO PUBUWIWI OF NOTICE TOIBTORS DECEDEirSTTAISlBTE nan ar (Hpatr iju3S»®a 2» (fia c 4* <* «■* * * ii:'T55 a ;r ■ i <L ’• i A < a* *-r i'2« ?<• A < it > iW-* J •b’ ( s^. ^■1 < A & i •F:-- .4 :3 I Ji Spencer LaJoye, traveling folk musician and Hastings local, performs on the Thornapple Plaza stage. 1 4*, ii . 1 J *> * r* J. Maizlish Mote, member of the Hastings Pride Committee, thanked I 1 I IV I jl . t' I' I i IH community members and organizations for their overwhelming support for the first Hastings Pride Festival. i A w, I X f 4I A i tt to have it be that not only do we exist, but we are positive change-making members of the community and we’re supported — ±at’s huge.” To be able to see ±e LGBTQ commu­ nity celebrated in Hastings is something that could have been eye-opening for LaJoye’s younger self. “To have the whole city come around having positive family-fHendly repre­ sentation for queer people, I think that’s huge,” LaJoye said. “That’s just some­ thing I never would have imagined as a kid here. I’m excited to be part of it.” LaJoye is not alone in their experi­ ence. Hastings resident Kayla Wills said she watched many of her classmates choose to leave Hastings before publicly coming out. Wills attended Saturday’s event with her three children, two of which identify as part of the LGBTQ community. f I 1 * a J. ' t I I V *' J , r«5A0S^ r “When I graduated 20 some years ago, people moved away before they came out. I never thought Td see this,” Wills said. “I’m so happy to be able to bring my kids. I’ve actually seen a lot of my fnends from high school that moved away and came back specifically for this.” Although attitudes have changed greatly, Saturday’s event still had its detractors. Following city council’s approval of the event earlier this year, upwards of a dozen community mem­ bers, among them local pastors and political candidates, urged the council to rescind its approval. The event itself saw only a handful of isolated protestors, picketing near the event’s perimeter. Sydney Smith, HPC chair, said the success of Saturday’s event was no surprise to her. The level of community cooperation and engagement required to make ±e event happen proved that it was some±ing sorely sought after by many, she said. “We were able to organize this in two-and-a-half months when it’s never been done before because the town wanted it,” Smith said. ‘‘This is happening because it was wanted. People got together and organized this event because they all wanted the same thing.” Representation is important for Hastings, too. Smith said. People fre­ quently ask Smith why she’d stay in Hastings as a member of the LGTBQ community. The large number of attendees that returned to Hastings for Saturday’s event illustrates how many people have been pushed away from the community. “I just want people to feel like they can be themselves here,” Smith said. “I know people that are still afraid to hold hands.” “It used to be super hard for gay men, super hard for trans people, super hard for people who are different in rural areas,” Smith said. “It’s easier to feel isolated, so it’s really important that we come toge±er — and we’re going to do it again next year.” > I •— HEMREGtWi spectf;li Singer-songwriter Michael Fahey will be joined at this week’s Friday at the Fountain concert by his former teacher, Dan Palmer. Palmer is a jazz guitar instructor at Hillsdale College. ■*4 I. *> . **1k4 • > 4 * Michael Fahey, a singer-songwriter, will perform for his home audience at this week's Friday at the Fountain concert. (Photos provided) PRIDE tjjl’sii J**!# *I Hastings Live guests are encour­ aged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani­ mals and outside alcohol are prohib­ ited. There are no rain venues. Shows will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. .A -I Iv •«S 11 < f r * •< • • -k.- « « r |B « t.u b w j9 I * * Ik I t._ . I » ) I jaes w < : ft T5X a Bl < * I' J I ■. k. I / 4 ■' Lt- .** 1 \ < ‘:>S9A i «-r* * iJ -_- > b^’ .i » A t- rI I V J A I 17 L •» 'J i 1 >1*99ii/. ♦ t 4 ♦ ■'Ct y r Banner Staff </ s';*',"/ Staff members from ±e office of United States Congressman John Mooienaar are hosting meet­ ing times across the district this month where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are experiencing with a fed­ eral agency. Moolenaar’s office is offering help to constitu­ ents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. f- t * r i * * I ♦ Staff members will be available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings. Sunfield and Ionia. On Tuesday, July 9, staff will be available at the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Later that day, staff members will be present at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday, July 10, staffers will be at the Ionia Community Library, 126 East Main Street, from 1 to 2 p.m. » a: •I. I t 3. * MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING f. [ Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber !i New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 «♦ • I V >1 Drag performer X-Alted Divine returns to the stage at Thornapple Plaza with a ' fistful of tips, a drag tradition. ' Mooienaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance ■ 1 li I I V; n f «:x^ 1 Will -B ft '"S r S 1 " iV 5 P 1 9 7 •i I« * *J • J, A "1 SS^i. r > 4 performer Mizfit Martini works the crowd Saturday afternoon at Thornapple Plaza. * •» sr** r 1 ’Sa* X ii ^riljkiki' •i *7 ■* '• -1 ■ w }ff^ F ft !»< 55^^ I SfefeSj I I I I 9 •3SI Is 4 ?.• / License //81HB76 & Insured �1 f I 4 I 1 « 1 ► 1 I jHE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 4, 2024 12 v/ww.HastingsBannerxom I Delton Area Rotary Club celebrates 25 years S' KAREN TURK0-EBRI6HT zA u’ , « Contributing Writer A crowd of approximately 75 gath­ ered Saturday night in the ballroom of 1 id 9 B 'f- i 47 ‘ /I J • A V .J •t / the Gilmore Car Museum to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Delton Area Rotary Club (DARC). Experienced event planner Dennis y *• r f. f I Harris put his talents to work and planned the anniversary party for the i a f DARC, which is 57 members strong. Since we are a service club and I •w. * r A. * I » enjoy doing things for our commu­ nity. I just wanted to do something nice for our members to thank them for their service to the community for < I 4 r I 3k •• «»- T1 25 years,” Harris said and added that the Rotary would rather give to their 1 1 * community than receive anything.^ It was a night filled with memories ' ■i • f '.Ji I *1 s 4 IV 4 4 wa I «« r •> V < it- 7^* t H’; J • > V t I From left. Delton Area Rotary Club President Jim Mckelvey, Marsha Basset. Wendy and Tim Weaver and Steve Beroza ■, enjoy dinner at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Delton Area Rotary Club. (Photos provided) s I g < 19 i 11 r ► 6^ « A- 9^ c I 1 ments. Some of them include creating points. I joined when I finally had also a charter member of the DARC the Panther Pack Program for Delton and past president in 2011, passed kids. Every other week for five years, time to help the group.” Like Homister, Wes Knollenberg is The Delton Area Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday at the Gilmore Car Museum. away in April 2015. Paula High, a member of the DARC, the DARC delivered food packs from a charter member of the DARC. He the South Michigan Food Bank to was the club’s first president. the elementary school. Then, food joined in 1999. “It was a great way to get involved was sent home every weekend with kids that needed it. The program was with community service of all kinds among Rotarians. Harris surprised the “We have helped a lot of people in Delton and around the world,” guests as the DJ for a special song, Homister explained. “We helped an at the international level,” said “Celebration” a favorite by Kool & all-girl orphanage in Mexico, and I turned over to Hand2Hand last year. The DARC supports Dolly Parton’s the Gang. Other surprises throughout the have gone down with others and Mike Imagination Library and the Delton to meet other members from the com­ evening included District Governor Sharalyn Davis and a slide show of for a week at a time to do any work or Martin approximately 20-plus times the DARC’s accomplishments over the past 25 years. Ask a Rotarian why they are a mem­ and be a part of projects that were Knollenberg. “It was also a good way Community Garden, to name a few. Current DARC President Jim building fixing whatever they needed McKelvey handed the gavel to Rotary director, membership committee chair to be done.” Homister is a past president of the member Dan Anson at Saturday’s and youth service committee chair. anniversary event. A new president is He once served as the district 6360 DARC and one of the club’s direc­ chosen every year. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards “The best part is, of course, the tors. Directors are responsible for including Junior Homister. setting the club’s direction, approving members. Hard-working doers, or denying requests for funds, and self-starters, taking hold of the task at people throughout your community upgrading bylaws if necessary. hand, and seeing it through to com­ while providing community ser­ pletion,” McKelvey said. “We have vices. It is a chance to experience the in Rotary I would have never met,” had some outstanding guest speakers reward of doing something for some­ Homister said. this year, with community service and body else and to be a part of some­ information.” thing bigger than yourself,” explained Paula High and Jim Alden asked me. I (4 joined to help others,” Homister said. Jim Alden, a charter member of the DARC and a past Rotary district I have met a lot of great people The DARC has a list of accomplish- governor, passed away in November Director (RYLA). “Rotary is a way to get to know Anson is officially the new DARC Financial I ♦ B J 4 S I FOCUS • Knollenberg. “Projects often involve president. He retired from a 38-year learning new skills and having fun career with the Department of Natural Resources as a foreman in the fisher­ with fellow Rotarians.” ies division. sary party was catching up with past He said the best part of the anniver­ “I’ve been in the Rotary five V presidents and old friends he had not years and don’t want to make any II Provided by the Barry County I munity.” He has served the club as a board ber, and they will have plenty to say, “I’m a charter member for 25 years, I 2021. His wife, Marguerite Alden, seen in years. big changes but help us get better “After watching a review of 25 in what we do,” Anson explained.” years’ worth of projects, it was amaz­ Organization is one of my strong ing to realize how many different I offices of Edward Jones I 1 I I p 4 « Kevin Beck, AAMS® CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 f —F Are you anticipating an inheritance someday? If so, t I I » 4 1 you may want to discuss it with your parents or other family members who may be leaving you the assets — because early, open communication will benefit everyone involved. However, many people are reluctant to have these conversations. More than a third of Americans do not plan on discussing a transfer of wealth with their families, according to a recent study by Edward Jones in partnership with NEXT 360 Partners and Morning Consult. And the same study found that only about a quarter of Americans have actually discussed generational wealth transfer with their families. Perhaps this low level of communication is not surprising — clearly, talking about wealth transfer and estate plans can be emotional. But having these discussions is important, for several reasons: • Strengthening family bonds - Generational wealth transfer shouldn’t be seen simply as a transactional event. By discussing your parents’ plans and wishes, and your own expectations, you can build a sei^e of unity and shared pUrpbse. And you can devel^ a common philosophy al^ut how your family’s legacy goals will be carried forward through tlie succeeding generations. • Avoiding unpleasant surprises^- If you or other --•k family members are expecting a certain inheritance and things turn out differently, disappointment and bad feelings may occur. But this can be avoided by having a discussion beforehand that clearly outlines your parents’ intentions. You still may not agree with them, but at least you’ll know what to expect — and you won’t make the mistake of acting in advance on any assumptions about what you’ll inherit. • Developing appropriate strategies - Passing on wealth to a new generation as part of an overall estate plan can be more complex than you might think. Are your parents using tax-smart strategies? Would they benefit from establishing a living trust? Are the beneficiary designations on tlieir retirement accounts and life insurance policies accurate and up to date? If you suspect your parents may not have properly addressed these issues, you may want to bring up the benefits of working witli an estate-planning attorney and a tax advisor. Protecting against incapacitation - Many people go through their senior years with few, if any, physical or mental impairments. But there are no guarantees. If one or botli of your parents were to become incapacitated and unable to handle tlieir financial affairs, it could cause serious problems with their wealth transfer and estate-planning goals. But if you can discuss your parents’ plans with them while they are healthy and alert, you can encourage them to take the proper steps, such as reviewing outdated estate­ planning documents and designating you or another family member as power of attorney to make health care and financial decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. While the benefits of having wealtli-transfer and estate­ planning discussions are clear, starting tlie conversations can be tricky. You need to show that you want to initiate these talks because you’re concerned that proper plans need to be in place and understood by everyone involved. If you have a good relationship with your parents, you should be able to start these conversations, but you’ll still need to be sensitive when bringing up the subject. One final word: Estate plans can take some time to develop — so, the sooner you have these discussions, the better. This article was written hv Edward Jones for use by )vur local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Yon should consult your estateplanning attorney or qualified tax atlvisor regarding wur situation. Edward Jones, Member SIPC 1 I 1 Talk to your family about wealth transfer 4 h \7 I I .1 ft. / I f f 7 J J* ' ft B * X 13 « 4 X f « I .1 X a * I 4 r f * 'I X 1 I »I < i I 4 ♦ 1 1 ¥ fl K r4 A > tJ lai. r I. ■4 I It .A 4 I / t 14* r4 J y » 1 -4 i X' it .. Hfe IJ r I I < i L r »* 9 n [J h u i M f »• I 4 •4 r J Delton Area Rotary Club President Jim Mckelvey passes the president sash over to Dan Anson, the club's new president. ways the Rotary Club has been able ing wood shop at the high school, to assist the community and develop Knobloch called on some volunteers a network of ’always there when you in the Rotary Club to help support her need them’ volunteers. n* in that class. Another past rotary president, Kathy Forsyth, said the club fits her well. 44 1 had several members who She is in her fifth year as a DARC stepped up to be guest instructors with me in the shop,” Knobloch said. member. 44 “I became a member after seeing all the positive community projects that a semi-retired engineer, and an avid Shawn McFall, our club’s secretary, the Rotary was involved in. It seemed woodworker, came in every Friday throughout the school year, so we everything good going on in Delton, the Rotary was a part of,” Forsyth called it McFall Fridays. said. “1 wanted to be a part of that. 44 1 am looking forward to Dan Anson’s year as president,” Knobloch After Forsyth, Tess Knobloch became president for a year and added. passed the gavel to McKelvey. Knobloch then started teaching wood the parks, walking paths and more. shop at Delton Kellogg High School while continuing to be a Rotary mem­ ber. In fact, when she took over teach- , He has some great ideas for piojects in Delton that have to do with His time working with the DNR will serve the Delton Community well. I also look forward to continuing the relationship between the school and Rotary members. « > ♦ i B � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-07-11.pdf d578fba6e31b8ca7029e355f47add4b8 PDF Text Text I ♦I V• INSIDE I I TODAY'S EDITION I >r HASTINGS FIRE SEES JUMP IN CALLS 1 AIRPORT BOARD IDENTIFIES THREE MANAGER CANDIDATES II PAGE 3 4L V J f ’*T. f 1 >.b v. • <9- PAGE 2 / BANNER www.HasfingsBanner.com PAGES 2 THE HASTINGS VOL. 172, NO. 28 MIDDLEVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL GETS BIG, ANONYMOUS DONATION DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 I .<1 Thursday, July 1 1, 2024 <> makes stop in Barry County J'*' Editor A. The First Lady of the United States paid a visit to Bany County last week when Dr. Jill Biden made a stop at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville. On the eve of the Fourth of July, Biden spent time in Michigan, flying into Gerald R. Ford International Airport the night before and visiting Camp ManitouLin during the day on Wednesday, July 3. She then made her way up to Traverse City for another event in the evening. The purpose of Biden’s visit to Middleville was two-fold — to tout summer food assistance programs enact­ ed by the Biden Administration while also visiting with kids who had a parent who was wounded, disabled or killed while serving in the military. Those kids were at Camp Manitou-Lin as part of the Camp Corral program, which is a nationwide effort to give a free camp experience to kids whose parents had made this profound sacrifice to their .1.5 1T tc •M <* I .07 » ■7^ 4 I .A dining on the next day. Stabenow and Biden both spoke to a select group before making their way to the dining hall to meet with enthusiastic campers. Biden’s words focused on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Programs, which launched in late May of this year and are designed to provide sufficient food and nutrition for kids during the summer months when they don’t have access to school breakfast or lunch. The SUN Programs include a variety of components, one of which Biden hit on was the SUN Bucks program, which is summer EBT that provides eligible families with an extra $120 per schoolaged child over the summer to help with covering additional groceries. Biden said that SUN Bucks would give more food to nearly 1 million children this summer in Michigan, also making free snacks and food available at various c u r J ?> CM V.'.. 2 ;r » i 9t 1 ! ** .i4 *x « I First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (center) poses for a photo with a group of campers at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville on July 3. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) ♦I country. . In the late morning of July 3, Biden’s motorcade crawled into Camp ManitouLin where campers, visitors and media had ga±ered for her visit. Biden met long-time Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow at the camp and they toured it toge±er, starting in the kitchen where ±ey got a firsthand look at the Fourth of July barbecue that campers would be See JILL BIDEN on 9 Major Middleville housing development stalls after county delays vote on TIF plan I I JAYSON BUSSA » f f JAYSON BUSSA Editor I j r k _J ■ ♦ Organizers look to ride the momentum of string of successful county fairs iC i • >-!r '■] Marcus Ringnalda, a consultant assisting with the Flats at Mid-Villa project, voices his disappointment and frustration after the Barry County Board of . Commissioners decided not yet to vote on a tax-■ increment financing plan for the project on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) .I Editor A tax-increment financing plan for a major housing development in Middleville will not move forward - at least not yet — after the Barry County Board of Commissioners decided not to vote on it during its meeting this week. At Tuesday morning’s board session, one issue dominated the conversation for the hour-and-a-half-long meeting: the Flats at Mid-Villa project slated for a long-vacant property along M-37 in the Village of Middleville, the former location for the Middle Villa Inn. The developer for the project, Dutch Developers LLC, has expressed that a make-or-break component to the project See TIF PLAN on 3 When Dennis Redman provided an overview of what to expect at this year’s Barry County Fair, the explanation was quite simple. “In all honesty, it’s a carbon copy of last year,” said Redman, who chairs the fair’s board. No, Redman and his team aren’t just phoning it in — they’re trying to replicate what has been a streak of three history-making editions of the fair, ones that continue to break or come near to breaking attendance records from the previous year. Last year was no exception and Redman and the board simply want to keep those good times rolling. “We’ve had three really, really, really good fairs,” Redman said, for emphasis. “That’s been the case attendance-wise, money-wise, weather-wise just three really good fairs. It was hard for the board to change a whole bunch when everything was working so well. See FAIRS on 5 .1 Barry Township water tower under construction in Delton KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT Contributing Writer Construction is underway for the water tower tank in Barry Township. According to Township Supervisor Barry Bower, the tank could be standing by the end of the year. The refur­ bished water tower has a 200,000-gaIIon tank and will stand 135 feet tay at the west end of Orchard Street in Delton. Wisconsin-based Gentank Water Tower Services is building the project. “They do two water towers a year. 1 think they should be done in about six months,” Bower said. Thanks to grants secured through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), contracts were signed at the August 2023 board meeting between the Barry Township Board and Gentank. The estimated cost of the water tower was $1.4 million. Two months ago, at a special meeting, the board agreed to invest in an off-grid solar system to operate the tower. The board accepted a bid of $61,500 from Wellspring Solar out of Shipshewana, Ind. Bower said the work is eligible for a federal tax credit that would automatically cut the cost by 30 percent. See WATER TOWER on 2 highpoirit 1 F2TaKaM& i mir -t>r* I J I A M 2’Ri aLi f« .T ■I • k / I , J ••1 . • I T 'P \? r M i ' 'it » t • , 1 ' A group of students show their pigs during last year’s edition of the Barry County Fair in Hastings. (Fite photo by Jayson Bussa) piwm I. I ^4079 r 11018 HASS APPOINTS NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL * «• li I Spend it here. Keep it here . -- PAGE 9 * i * * warn * «■* .>• SUBSCRIBE 5 .J I r* n TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE rr w SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 W ‘I ■J r I •k nr XV Pl '«i >J w t .t I" 12 i INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. k I if J i L L0310^^92 * .*5^ r. 1 H J 11 4 I V « «. 1 4. 0 THE HASTINGS BANNER i Ib •• . . • .*»■ « I * VMM I r* < KWAi SHOP LOCAL W i ■1 A- . _ ■ —- - .Ui �5 r * )'i .4 *► cf i I 2 Thursday, July 1 b 2024 WWW. THE HASTINGS BANNER Airport board to interview three candidates for manager position HUNTER MCLAREN trol manager in Battle Creek and is a United States Air Force Veteran. Lucci is a Federal Aviation Administrationcertified aircraft mechanic, owner of Round Engine Aero and a USAF combat veteran. Lucci is certified through the Michigan Department of Transportation to work as an air­ port manager and also applied to the Staff writer The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will interview three candidates to serve as the facili­ ty’s airport manager. The board held a special meeting Monday and reviewed six applications that were submitted for the position. The board narrowed their search to applicants Andrew Beattie, Giacinto Lucci and Mark Noteboom, who cur­ rently serves as the airport’s manager. The board declined to review a sev­ enth application that was received July 2, two days after the June 30 deadline to apply. The airport manager role is a con­ tract position employed through the airport board, consisting of city and county employees. Noteboom has been holding the position for several years, first taking the reins in 2009. The board most recently awarded Noteboom his current three-year contract at $78,000 a year in 2021. Beattie holds a master’s degree in aviation and aerospace management, currently works as an air traffic con- I A s • U .1 W ?r Airport commissioners Jon Smelker, Bob Teunessen and Dave Tossava considered airport manager applications during a special meeting Monday. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) iT ‘Z The second in a series of three open-air block parties will be held this Saturday, July 13 in down­ town Hastings. Sponsored by the Hastings Downtown Business Team, these events are intended to introduce the public to the Hastings Social District, a part of the Central Business District where walkable adult beverages are available. The street dance/block party will be held in the half-block of South Jefferson Street near State Street. Picnic tables will be provided for family/group dining. To-go food will be available from many nearby restaurants; adult to-go beverages for local consumption can be bought at three nearby restaurants. Dance music will be provided by DJ “Trivia Todd” from 5:15 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m., followed by live music by local rockers Jeez Louise, Thelma. The first event on June 8 was rained out, and the event was moved inside at Oide Town Tavern. The same backup plan will be in place for both remaining events. The final block party will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10. 4 e* HastingsBanner.com Second Hastings Block Party to take place Saturday Hastings position in 2019. The board declined applications from Bruce Bemath, Jerin Voshell and Airport Management Services, LLC. Noteboom, Beattie and Lucci will be interviewed by the board during their regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. on July 24 at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. ) fil« > if ri k *> z* X * . *■< \ia * ‘! Staff Writer ■ ’J If.’? .n A 58-year-oId Middleville man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Thomapple Township Sunday after­ noon, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Cherry Valley Road and Gackler Road. A preliminary investigation showed a truck, driven by the Middleville man, was turning from Gackler onto Cherry Valley when he failed to yield the right of way to a car headed southbound on Cherry Valley. The two vehicles collided and both became engulfed in flames, Sgt. Barry Brandt of the sherJ ifTs office said in a news release.- ' The truck driver was airlifted from the scene to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids by Aero Med. He died several hours later, Brandt said. The driver of the sedan was taken by ambulance to Corewell Health Butterworth with non-Iife threatening injuries, Brandt said. The names of the drivers have not been released. The accident remains under investigation, Brandt said. The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by Thomapple Township Emergency Services, Caledonia Fire Department, Aero Med and Barry County Central Dispatch. The accident was the latest in a string of recent fatal accidents on Barry County roads. On June 5, a two-vehicle crash in Orangeville Township resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man from Plainwell, who suffered deadly injuries when he was ejected from his motor­ cycle after striking a van that was completing a turn. Speed was deemed a factor in that accident. On June 14, a two-vehicle crash in Baltimore Township resulted in ±e death of an 84-year-old woman from Middleville, who was riding as a pas­ senger in a vehicle that was struck as it completed a turn. About a week later, another Baltimore Township accident resulted in a death. In that incident, Michigan State Police Troopers stationed at MSP’s post in Wayland were summoned to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at East Ickes near Bird roads. Police received an automated alert from an iPhone that indicated that a potential crash had transpired. According to MSP, when troopers arrived on the scene, they observed a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. The occupant of the vehicle, who was unidentifiable, was found deceased inside. f b v* -•> 9 . d1 4 A- z 4 X > ’1.*^ ► <• r-** A e -• l9 4 w» Z’--' •4 5• ) 1 t t Middleville man killed in Thornapple Township crash GREG CHANDLER < > s4<‘’ fl .4^ •>' ss« rs '^.' !i’ WATER TOWER -,jtu« to believe over a year ago, Don White and myself drove to Wisconsin to check out Gentank and look at their company,” Bower said. “We also checked out the water tower ±ey had for us.” Bower said preparations for Delton’s growth are finally coming into play. The pipes were upgraded twenty-eight years ago,” he continued. “It was in the master plan and meant growth and stability for economic development.” Bower explained that between 1985 and 1993, a Delton company called Delton Locomotive built high-end toy trains that sold for as much as $10,000. This company was environ­ mentally unsafe as it dumped many gallons of water containing heavy metals into the ground. The contaminated groundwater went into the wells in Delton. The federal government helped by installing wells and pumps by Pleasant Lake Road to provide clean water to the residents of Delton. Around 1995, Barry Township upgraded the pipes and installed fire hydrants for fiiture use. The location for a future water tower was selected at the end of Orchard Road, land deeded to Barry Township. An engineering firm was hired, and large-capacity pipes were laid to the side for future use of the water tower. Barry Township has been shov­ el-ready for the water tower project for a long time. Over the years, grants pursued failed to succeed. Continued from Page 1 The township’s application for a grant to the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy is under review. “I applied for the EGLE grant,” Bower said, adding he is unsure when they will decide. If the EGLE grant is approved, it would cover the cost of the off-grid solar system 100 percent. After the water tank is built, work will begin on the solar panel system. “We have to wire in the solar pan­ els and build a small building for the electrical equipment and the genera­ tor,” Bower explained. “Big shout out to Big C Lumber in Delton. They said they will supply all the materials for the solar panel building.” But that will be wrapped up once eveiything is tested and EGLE approves ±e grant. The solar system is the last thing we do. The tower goes up first,” Bower said. Jim Wensel, who does the mainte­ nance for Barry Township, said the tower pieces stored by the fire depart­ ment at the east end of Orchard Street were transported to the water tower project site at the end of West Orchard on Saturday. “Gentank— they’re a great outfit,” Wensel said, adding that they are very friendly and easy people to work with. “It’s been a long time coming. Hard A Cl v» << >■ s ■]fpf J0i ' : I ■.fUA' lit « J rs .■■ye"' ; 31^ ' £i d •-w ? 3-??’ • i ,' «0 » •rr* V.1VJX -£.se:^ * *- V laat. a ibf? * D(,fl(i«if3X32Acnixi 5'i irra iara*’ liaita:;iKSi» (ar a s »= sf * flC eta ik ii» 'li! K^wsapuredfekoi r 999BB JSW*’- 1^* 5£ * • ** iXf: to«iifieiirafe\ek^-rdKT- i. ?r: .tss /*’ *.w nies w f©i affordable S?.m projects. A T" Jt ‘ ** M ** M bb I r r - vr 'i.'Mi K’ KIr,i f,,1 Hftboflhjpndei: rA-*?. 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Some of the same HFD members responded to several of the more dis­ tressing calls. Jordan said members of the Grand Rapids Fire Department T 1 I I n 1 3 Hastings Fire Dept, sees significant jump in call volume, severity X I. 1 1,2024 1 J r »W‘* t came to debrief the incidents and pro­ vide support for Hastings firefighters, Mercy Ambulance and Barry County Central Dispatch staff. Grand Rapids (Fire Department) have a team that they bring in. We all F met together and talked through our issues or any concerns we had with the calls,” Jordan said. “I just wanted to publicly give my thanks to Grand Rapids (Fire Department) for coming down and helping a smaller depart­ ment deal with some of the stresses we had to deal with.” The department continues to search for a few more interested members, hoping to increase its total member headcount to 21 to 25 from its current 19. Jordan said the department bud­ geted for and is looking to acquire a raft to assist with Thomapple River rescues this year. *1 Mark Jordan, Hastings Fire Department chief, addressed city council members during their meeting Monday. (Photofrom Hastings City Council iivestream) s TIF PLAN * K (lifl ernment services to 144 families Continued from Page 1 for 14 years, well, ‘They should have been able to reduce my taxes. would be a tax-increment financing Maybe it shouldn’t cost me this plan that would allow the coun­ much to live here. ty’s Brownfield Redevelopment Getty continued: “The second Authority to collect $4.48 mil­ biggest complaint is the project is lion in new tax revenues that are too large — it’s outsized — for a expected to be generated by the small town. People wanted to development of the project’s 144 maintain the small-town feel. Part “workforce housing” apartments of that is not cutting off growth. over the next 15 years. About $1.9 But, it’s measured growth. It’s million of that would come from smart growth.” Middleville DDA, which operates Aside from Smelker and Getty, with its own tax-increment financ­ several other commissioners raised ing mechanism where it captures a concerns. portion of taxes paid by downtown Commissioners will continue to learn more about the project and its property owners to support public improvements in the downtown. accompanying TIP plan and re-visit the issue at the end of August. The money would go toward defraying costs associated with the “Workforce housing is needed. One of the things we have heard project and eventually allow devel­ time and time again come before opers to provide manageable rental this board is where do we get hous­ rates for the duration of the TIF. ing, especially workforce, afford­ The TIF request is the result of able housing,” said Chairman Dave a change in the state’s Brownfield Jackson, who also sits on the coun­ Development Financing Act which ty’s Brownfield Redevelopment has been in place since the late Authority. “The state put the tool in 1990s, State lawmakers last year our laps. The developer had a gap passed a four-bill package that ■ and decided to use that tool. There changes the law to allow new tax is an opportunity for us.” revenues captured through local “I don’t mind if we take more brownfield redevelopment author­ time to review this and continue ities to fund affordable housing to delve into this but this is an projects. important project for our county Dutch Developers principal Nate and it will say a lot about how we Heyboer has paraded around Barry move forward with additional hous­ County for the last several months ing projects, ” Jackson later added. with consultant Marcus Ringnalda Heyboer spoke to commissioners and other stakeholders to seek during public comment, voicing approval from affected municipal­ frustration but continued optimism ities while educating residents on that the project and TIP plan would this relatively complex tax issue. find a way through. The plan was approved unani­ “ I ’ m not saying this to be a bully mously by the Middleville Village but a fact that came up is I have Council and narrowly passed in a been contacted by surrounding vote with the Middleville DDA, counties who are saying ‘Please, which currently has three vacan­ come talk to us. Tell us what cies on its nine-seat board and is you’re doing. We see you in the steeped in political turmoil. The sun. We see whafs going on’. ... county board was the final hurdle, (The project) is exciting to other only, commissioners couldn’t come people,” Heyboer said. to an agreement and chose to put “Any hurdle that has been there, off a potential vote for another we jumped over. The county needs month. to, hopefully, respect the votes that A handful of people commented were before them, especially the during the public hearing, only unanimous (Middleville) village Thornapple Township trustee Curtis (council) vote.” Campbell residing in that area of If the project does go through, the county. He spoke in favor of the apartments would be market­ housing but against this specific ed toward people whose incomes project. are between 80 and 120 percent of Commissioners heard from coun­ the community’s median income, ty attorney Mark Nettleton, who which works out to between fielded questions about the agree­ $40,000 and $90,000 a year. Rents ment. for the apartments would range Commissioners Catherine Getty, from $1,225 a month for one-bed­ who represents the Village of room to $1,475 for two bedrooms. Middleville, and Jon Smelker, who Also on the property would be a represents Thomapple and Irving 134-unit self-storage facility and Townships, voiced their concerns. three commercial outlets fronting Smelker said he was, and continues M-37. The commercial portion of to be, a no-vote as he has found the project is not part of the TIP most of his constituents are against plan and would provide increased the project. tax revenue immediately. Getty spoke at length about her concerns with the project. “I, too, have been talking to a lot of village residents who have not been up to speed on what’s hap­ pening with the TIF, and it’s com­ plicated. The number one comment I receive from village residents is that their taxes are very high and they’re struggling to make those payments. ...And then, when they We’d love to hear about it! hear about 144 new families corning in and a developer getting a pass on taxes for 14 years, their question to me immediately is if they can afford to provide gov- f •‘TER I I * *. 5 I ' -X < u T. feskpm^Seci ■^Si ... ■'Jf: I’ll w. •• f 1A*.. • 43?’ * ‘ Ise •- tl» - ‘3^ ■‘'—-'Bg-aEOi 1 J? * 8:4 ?pisltea)l®afe' J: I - •se. svixsdtnasse-T Sr- ’aj j 1 Mr s^jeblaMOirfBil .ADaaneOTsfeaffsiiffEdaJ i re2i253faO!tW te<s[Ba)#sniHtk * gifcri®Ktf^»$rws , BanTwi!^5ftesA>i' V 9^ A J winii liraiiKEttor^.'aii® i 9^ i Hn ) to * 9 >' 17 4 1 z, i k I Ia V I < ( 1 I I « ' I I 9 r 9 6 i f *7? I I 1 t9 I 1 I i9 I 4 9 i 1 afS 9 0^ KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? 53^" .>3 V 9 I I / i I i Call us al: 269-945-9554 J .5#'^ S^' ■ V. « / ,r I HUNTER MCLAREN Staff writer ••1 pir City officials expressed their regrets after Tom Maurer announced he is resigning fi-om his city positions. City council members accepted Maurer’s resignation during their reg­ ular meeting Monday. Maurer ser\'ed as chairperson for the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals and vice chairperson for the Hastings Planning Commission. He’s been on both boards since 2017. Dave Hatfield, chair of the planning commission, informed the board of Maurer’s impending resignation during their July I meeting and thanked him for his contributions as vice chair. I was veiy sony today to learn that Tom has decided that he is going to submit his resignation,” Hatfield said. “He’s at that point in his life where he’s getting older, headed in way too many directions and felt he needed to sort and separate. “I feel we owe him our thanks and a real debt of gratitude. He’s been an •9, f 7 Tom Maurer has stepped away from his obligations to two city boards, where he's been involved with city planning and zoning procedures since 2017. (File photo by Hunter McLaren) important partner to me as vice chair and I appreciate the dedication he has shown by commenting on many of the issues we’ve had to look at,” Hatfield said. “Tom, you will be missed and we wish you well. Rebecca Harvey, planning consultant to the city, echoed Hatfield’s sentiments and noted his leadership would be missed on the city’s zoning board of appeals. That’s a big hit to the 2BA,” she said. ^5 Financial 1 J - .1 to 1 J f FOCUS I I L*. I f.. •l I Provided by the Bany County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP Financial Advisor 0 Member SIPC -u' <1 I♦• Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC 0 Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 How strong is your emei^ency fund? You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses, some of which may be sizable. Without one, you might be forced to dip into your investments, possibly including your retirement accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k). If this happens, you might have to pay taxes and penalties, and you’d be withdrawing dollars that could otherwise be growing over lime to help pay for your retirement. In thinking about such a fund, consider these questions: • How much should I save? The size of your emergency fund should be based on several factors. including your income.your spouse’s income and your cost of living. However, for most people in their working years, three to six months of total expenses is adequate. Once you’re retired, though, you may want to keep up to a year’s worth of expenses in your emergency fund — because you don’t want to be forced to cash out investments when their price may be down, and you may not be replenishing these accounts any longer. • How' can I build an emergency fund? Given all your normal expenses mortgage, utilities, food, transportation and others — you might find it challenging to set aside some extra money in an emergency fund. But you do have opportunities. If you're working, you could set up a direct deposit so that part of your paycheck goes directly into your emergency fund. You could also save a portion of any extra income you receive, such as bonuses and tax refunds. • Where should 1 keep the money? An emergency key has two fund requirements: You need to be able to access the money you immediately and need to count on a certain amount being available. So, it’s a good idea to keep your emergency fund in a liquid, low-risk account that offers protection of principal. For this fund, you’re less interested in growth than you are in stability. But because interest rates have recently changed, you may be able to get a reasonable return without sacrificing liquidity or safely. What types of emergencies should I prepare for? Your emergency fund could be needed for any number of events: a job loss or early retirement, housing or auto repairs, unreimbursed, medical bills, unexpected travel, and so on. But this fund may also be needed to help you cope with other threats. Consider this: In 2023, the U.S. saw a record 28 weather and climate disasters, each of which resulted in at least $ I billion in damages — and often many times this amount — according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Depending on where you live, your home or business may be susceptible to tornadoes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes and extreme heat and cold waves. These events can, and do, result in properly repair and relocation costs. higher insurance premiums and even price increases for basic goods, such as groceries and prescription medications. One final word about an emergency fund: It lakes discipline to maintain it and to avoid tapping into it for everyday expenses or impulse purchases. The name says it ail — this is a fund that should only be used for emergencies. By keeping it intact until it’s truly needed, you can help yourself weather many of the storms that may come your way. tms article was written I This by Edward Jones for use bv 1 your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. ji' r ! I t J II I I I ( I i I I 1 1 9 1 f <1 :■ 9 I I 1 .T ! ■i '.s I a Edward Jones. Memb er SIPC It f ♦ ♦ ! f Tom Maurer retiring from city pianning, zoning positions I .4 f �A lit ,s ?- t? < »*’ ?» .S “- ,A IJ:* / J tJ r I JJ « 9 I’ X- r I’ J « ■/. '</ i 4*^a> / 4 vvww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 11, 2024 # Orangeville Township holds tense discussion regarding board ethics rr? HUNTER MCLAREN > Staff Writer A special meeting called by the Orangeville Township board Tuesday night regarding board ethics led to tense conversation between current and former board members, board candi­ dates and members of the public. Township Clerk Mel Risner reached out to the township’s attorney and called for the special meeting to be held when she was made aware of an incident occurring around 8:30 p.m. on July 3 at the Orangeville Township office. Risner said she saw security camera foolage showing board trust­ ee Linda Ribble with Corey Ribble inside the township building. Corey is Linda’s grandson and currently run­ ning for a position as a trustee on the Orangeville township board. Linda is not running for re-election. Risner and other board members stat­ ed various concerns about what they saw in the video. Several screenshots from the captured video as well as LMB NtolB -- Orangeville Township board trustees Chad Kraai and Linda Ribble during Tuesday’s special meeting, (Photo by Hunter McLaren) typed description of the video’s events were printed and provided to board members and members of the public. Captured from a security cam­ era installed in Treasurer Michelle Ritchie’s office, the video shows Linda and Corey entering the township office. The two are described as hold- HAVE YOU MET? LAKE SEIF Although Lake Seif didn’t set out to be <JBsr ■ a librarian, they're not totally surprised it’s where they’ve landed, either. Seif grew up in West Michigan, mov­ ing wi± their family to Wayland and N filirT»'' later Hastings as a teen. Seifs mom has worked as a librarian in Wayland and I Hastings and bo± of Seifs parents have KA studied various fields at Michigan uni­ T versities. I “I grew up around so many librarians,” I Seif said. “Three, maybe four in our family and the Quaker meeting ±at I grew up in.” Seif began their own scholarly I pursuits, attending Grand Rapids Community College and Michigan State University to study history. The COVIDX . * 19 pandemic put a halt to their studies. “I’ve got siblings here in town and, « like everyone, lost people during the pandemic,” Seif said. “I decided the pri­ “I was originally thinking of working ority was to be close to family.” in museums, but the longer I work in Shortly after, Seif found themselves libraries, the more I realized I really like applying to work at the Hastings Public being in this environment and the con­ Library. nections that I get to make with the com“When I moved back to town, I saw munity,” Seif said. “I think I’m probably the here and decided that , job posting ,,, going to end up doing something in a that would be a great fiL” they said. “I’m similar vein.” really excited to be here.” For searching for the things ±at have Seif has been at HPL for two years, always brought us together. Lake Seif is where they act as the library’s youth this week’s Bright Light. services assistant Al±ough Seif didn’t Favorite place to sit: Under the maple set out to study library science, ±ey had in my front yard. It’s the most beautiful worked as a librarian at GRCC during place in the world. their time ... there. Plus, it turns out librariWhat I’m most proud of: Right now, ans and histonans often use methods that it’s having been part of the planning are pretty similar. cnmmittpp committee fnr for (Hastings) nizia Pride rAcfK/.!! Festival. “There is a lot of overlap in the skill I’m really excited to be part of that mov­ sets. A lot of writing and a lot of read­ ing forward, as we look into making that ing,” Seif said. “Library work is a lot of a year-round thing. We put out a survey knowing how to track down what you in ±e couple of days after the festival, need to know and spotting the patterns and so many people expressed interest in between things to help find people what having some kind of community support they need.” ^oup where people can sit and just be At HPL, Seif maintains the library’s in a space with their community and talk teen selections. They try to keep up wi± about what’s going on in their lives. I what Hastings’ young adults are interestwould be very excited to be part of that ed in, Ui, either CIUKI by oy following louowing the the New New York York Favorite book right now: “The imes Bestseller Lisf chatting with other Murderbot Diaries,” by Martha Wells librarians or taking requests from local It’s a science fiction series about a teens. cyboig, who’s created to provide security Seif runs a number of programs as for scientific research teams, like a mer­ well. They often make good use of their cenary robot. This one hacks the piece background in history — Seif said they of equipment in its brain that controls it. regularly bring in historical documents Rather than going on a murderous ram­ or stories to provide prompts for their page, it just decides to watch television biweekly writing group. Recently, Seif in its head all day, and read books and shared a letter correspondence between listen to music. two ancient Egyptians. While the letters Favorite part of history to study: were ancient, Seif said they still made At the moment it’s ancient Frisia. It’s perfect sense today — a woman wrote the northern area of what’s now the to ask about her expecting daughter-inNetherlands and over a little bit into law’s pregnancy. The woman even let Germany and Denmark. There’s some her daughter-in-law know she had sent really interesting history there of locals along a fresh jar of pickles. being rivals or allies with Viking raiders, “That one was a lot of fun because it depending on the era. I’ve got a lot of raised a really good discussion about ancestors from there, which is what first these connections across time and got me interested. space,” Seif said. “I can read this letter What teens are reading these days: from a woman in Egypt in the two-hunFor tweens, the big one is “Warrior dreds and it sounds like a letter from my Cats,” anything by Erin Hunter great aunt to my grandmo±er.” * " ’by Karen Anything M. McManus has It’s interactions like those that have been really popular. “The Inheritance kept Seif so interested in history, they Games” series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes; said. Through the ages, pictures of the those have been consistently going out. universal human experience start to We haven’t been able to keep “Percy emerge. Jackson” (by Rick Riordan) on the “My favorite thing about history is shelves since the show came out. finding those connections. So much has Each week, the Banner profiles a per­ changed over time, but in so many ways, son who makes the community shine. we’re still the same people,” Seif said. Do you know someone who should be Jimes and cutoes change but humani- featured because ofvolunteer work ty stays SO much the same. • Jun-loving personality, for the stories While Seif plans to continue ±eir uni­ he or she has to tell, or for any other versity studies again soon, ±ey said ±eir reason? Send information to Newsroom time as a librarian has shown ±em that Hastings Banner, 1351N M-4J connections can be closer (in time and Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email space) than one might think. ^^s@j-adgraphics. com. Wmt u. .4* ' ilV • x-i * w H < ? » V «un I I ing a conversation while unlocking and entering Ritchie’s office to use the copy machine kept there. While making copies, the two seem to use an election tabulator stored near the copier as a place to rest documents. The two continue to make copies for approximately 20 minutes before clos­ ing the door to Ritchie’s office and presumably exiting the building. Linda told board members the copies themselves were of invoices of town­ ship contracts she had requested from Risner, who had left the documents out at Linda’s request. Linda said she was trying to investigate areas she felt the board was spending too much money on sub-par services. Risner raised a number of issues she had with the video, although few had to do with the nature of the doc­ uments. She argued Linda should not have access to the building after hours and Corey should not accompany her because of his status as a candidate. Linda, who said she has held a key I A I 1 VI 1 ^^1 7\ I At i I BfiT> ^'1 rJli lb t ' - i I 1 7 I » I I' A• I f A *• .f' it T I ? i r * 4 • * X* 4 1 X *• F, I 9 I • .1* e 1 ! I I I I I (JUS I said .«J I 4 ^1* 9» 4w J * f£Kpa I A 3*^ - ■gf rass’S xES 5 < A <1 • A 1 -I icccteja® *k. t .t* L 1 I 4 1 r, SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS ••J fi * 'J 1 'X I J-.i to the township office and Ritchie s office for years, said she didn t see the need to contact another key-holding official to access the building or the copier. As for the tabulator, both Linda and Corey said they didn t realize it was in Ritchie’s office and had set the documents on it absent-mindedly. “I never thought that I, as a township board member for 20 years, would have to FOIA something I have a per­ fect right to look at,” Linda said. “You have a right to, Corey does not. That is the issue,” Risner said. “You have the right. I’ve said that all along. That is totally your right and your responsibility, but he has no right to be in that office. He has no right to access those copies. He has no right to be near that tabulator, especially as a candidate running for office.” Risner’s primary concerns about the incident were in regards to the tabulator. Risner, in a statement made to the Hastings Banner, said she had no doubt Linda and Corey did not intentionally interfere or tamper with the tabulator or any absentee ballots possibly present. She worried that the incident might create the appearance of impropriety or undermine public trust in the election process, which she hoped to dispel by holding Tuesday’s meeting in an open-session. “I called this meeting because I talk­ ed to the attorney. With Barry County having the issues they had with their election equipment and things, and being in the news that they have,” Risner said. “She said it was very important that we be transparent and open and not have a closed-session meeting about this.” Defending against scammers who target your Social Security benefits ks; jg’SE :-r ::e C&Si 3SK51* -JIii)tS3f«itofiljet*^ said 5a * *r> I X- L HILLARY HATCH Security, the administration will mail you a letter explaining your rights, payment options and information about appealing. When trying to identify if a call or email is a scam, remember SSA will never: • Threaten you with benefit suspension, arrest or other legal action. • Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment. • Require payment by retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency or prepaid debit card. • Demand secrecy from you in handling a Social Security-related problem. • Send official letters or reports containing personally identifiable information via email. More information on scams can be found at ssa.gov/scam. Public Affairs Specialist Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents or other law enforcement officials. They may claim your Social Security number (SSN) is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not follow their instructions. Here are three things you should do: • Hang up right away or do not reply to the email. • Never give personal information or payment of any kind. • Report the scam at oig.ssa.gov to immediately notify the law enforcement team in SSA's Office of the Inspector General. You should continue to remain vigilant if you receive a phone call from someone who claims there's a problem with your SSN or your benefits. If you owe money to Social < I ilei K «r • 1 airae.'^ «> « I’ij to" ■ ■ Pas A of diis -.UiFsaatj MflUfflil. tj]]ehi\ebdoiiatalb\'flchcoin- -RohenCiRi^A pa^asttdU^CjpotaMi -te>i‘S • audBafc^'elshsaii 1^3 Osotiiite'feien'ed intheNinismlaUiffflaDd canieto^{kab^s«ar.Ihe 4 I 4 aswssMemioMfsa- 4 tehai^-swaaieiaieetiK ®®Jn21 c®snK to iiotti IcqI ?rais,Waii IhetodainllbeBeiliir JSSBEiY® to S* 1 a a 4 4 xiMuaia ’SJatJaKft 1 «1 1 -ksfeii 4 -&T5:s r«i «ib* •.’W 1 litt lsffia.'»iaai V?/ '-S it !>3., ?*** * Ik Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for IVesl Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ^'■’i I SOS SS*5£ srcfasv’ ’5s« n h-. -^"’'aca' I ** • ►.ti DO YOU REMEMBER? t *v 4 »■* I !r I .x~ X l« '** •- -*a. w *» <1. « 35" > 1^1 r< * b H* si** •* ’<•.1 .■VT I*’ '• •*» X ■ *. » K ■I, s »| * u?;.4 V b w It . ts * * % '■ «r « k « ► 1 I « w V * X ■<A». > > V- *. w \ *• » > «» 1 V •4 s A •i S *.5 « \ ,^COMMUNITIES UNITE TO memorialize lost youths T A \ -v * s * 4 > \ •» k s A, 'V ' S « y Ka t, ' I « A-' ♦ BANNER MAY 30, 1991 — X s !<» L< I 9 K ocn nnn PhysIcal labor to a mammoth project, the construction of a $50,000 playground superstructure in Lake Odessa starting May 29. Swifty's PL^cTls eZZ be completed Sunday, So?tn'^'°'^ ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p •m. The playground is an effort to commemorate Lake Odessa . area children who have died, whether to car I I I T 1 1 vs, N t'^ k isWSSS5S5. ™ «i President - ■ poles, 230 linear feet of treated 550 pounds of nails. 30.000 deck screws, 120 gallons of sealer paint and children will be mounted in the'strXre and^' '°®‘ ■' V"- "'®Co3Ui? '"1*1 % a group will meet one day each year to reseal it. The village will V -■ •* \ timber, 210 tons of stones, 78 tires. il' xx;s ’ ■ •k1 V 14*. V .■’•^ I• 7 €>.■ If }l I A rx A A I ♦ 4 ♦ ♦ "T 1 K • * < f I X< �•isA \S I J 1 I A Kk <* I www.HasHngsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 5 Thursday, July 11,2024 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Gala in the Garden moves indoors Sh ■Event returns on July 27 S' Pierce Cedar Creek Insiiiuie’s annual fundraiser, Gala in the Garden, returns Saturday, July 27. The annual event moves indoors this year, taking advanuge of the Institute's wraparound deck at the visitor's center. The event will feature a selection of seasonal appetizers and desserts, local wine and beer, games, a silent auction and raffle drawings. The evening will celebrate the Institute’s mission to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the environment. As in years past, all proceeds support the biological field station research program for college students and community programs for people of all ages. I lit i k 4 ( J I r 4$ * MJI it .1 k I IB « »« • 1"' ^•Y. « *■*"'" f-. V »I * MiDDL£Vi IT AAEA < » I U4^ 'fV n *niA«. .* C Event, raffle and fun tickets can be purchased al CedarCreeklnsiitutc. org. There, those who are unable to attend the gala can also donate to Fund a Future and support future research projects at the Institute. Tickets are $50 per person. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Tickets must be purchased by Friday. July 19, Raffle winners will be announced at the gala on July 27. Winners need not be present. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nature center, environmental education center, and biological field station located on 850 acres with more than nine miles of hiking trails 10 miles south of Hastings. The Institute’s mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. 4 Middleville Veterans Memorial receives substantial donation Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is hosting its annual Gala in the Garden fundraiser on Saturday, July 27. The gala is the Institute’s main fundraiser and raises money for college researchers and community programming. GREG CHANDLER (Photos by Molty Macieod) An anonymous donation of $10,000 will go toward maintenance of, and enhancements to, the Veterans Memorial in Middleville (Courtesy photo) I sW S? J’ll ,4 Staff Writer 55^ JtcyBirWte r* The Veterans Memorial in the vil­ lage of Middleville has received a significant donation to be used toward the upkeep and maintenance of the memorial, as well as provide addition­ al enhancements to the site that honors those who served their country. The donation was at least S10,000, which falls under the category of “partner patron level” for the memo­ rial, which was completed in 2017. The donors are local residents who have asked to remain anonymous, said Jerry Welsh of the Veterans Memorial Committee. “This came out of the blue,” said Welsh, noting that the donation occurred in late June. The donation is the first “partner patron level” gift by individuals to the Veterans Memorial. Past gifts of this type have been donated by such com­ panies as Bradford While Corporation and Flexfab, Welsh said. One of the donors’ fathers served in the Navy during World War II and came to Middleville after the war. The donors had always wanted to see the memorial continue to honor local vet­ erans, Welsh said. The donation will be used “for upkeep, maintenance and any future projects we want to accomplish around the area,” Welsh said. In addition, the gift will be used to purchase a picnic table to be placed near the memorial, as well as a couple of trees, Welsh said. The anonymous donation comes on top of another close to $3,000 that was raised in June through a “roundup” campaign at Harding’s Markel, where i A •* *< your ta * J p«,'^ ’*Mbefc V L »1 “aMs oae«44iE(» «)rails. wrap*' aecmranttsmmis SSSL saaafaEa’ ' ^f^asttalagefifsofm h an. Jj £*'*c«()tis.Tbeyray 2O]0(KMSecuntyf)ijmt)ef SSNlsl/nkedtoacffne. Rieymay Ber!Teatentoafrest)w/f|ado dcikSe^E ' * k ‘^acep.raeaseate fltothef(islructe.Hefeare (rjfiSilebiai '!i5W)sra(i!!ri)Wt fc'^ttai ®lr(igs|!iustajld()o: I teg up (igN Mayor do ml reply teygatoSKflirda?. SasaBt' UM- f* dM •Iteergivepasonaliifcmialtoior iSadWfirsJiertfi »l i(wg(«S!ral(<lifftt payroll of any W. ififomatoivafir^ • Report the scais afofg-ssagoKo Wxeitoalitinflnm^^ rmediale^noUyfe^*®®' fuirdalsaF^ leamhSSAstfeft*^ . : General. 1 ..lartifyoorwf^pf®®* . .ehntol ”2.! shoppers could donate to the Veterans Memorial by rounding up their pur­ chase to the next-highest dollar, Welsh said. I The most recent addition to the memorial was the erection of a 35-foot-high flagpole that took place in May, shortly before Memorial Day, which allows for a larger American flag to be flown. The flagpole that had been part of the memorial since its inception was moved to Mount Hope Cemetery in time for Memorial Day. The new flagpole was purchased with a combination of reserve funds and donations, Welsh said. The Veterans Memorial contains the names of 13 men from the Middleville area who lost their lives while in mili­ tary service, dating back to World War I. They are, by name, military branch and year of death: — Arthur Finkbeiner, Army, 1918 — Robert Corson, Navy, 1942 — Bernard Fighter, Army, 1943 — Raymond Lewis, Army Air Corps, 1943 — Melbum Donovan, Army, 1944 — John Strumberger, Army, 1944 — Steve Hula, Army, 1945 — Patrick Reynolds, Army, 1945 — James Johnson, Army, 1950 — Allen DeVries, Army, 1969 — Rogers Gordon, Army, 1969 — Dane Carver, Army, 2005 — Nicholas Roush, Army, 2009 The Veterans Memorial Committee consists of Welsh, Jim French, Ed Schellinger, Rich Jenkins, Lee Shumway, Bob Buys, Bob Roush and Scott Palmer. Three founding com­ mittee members have died - former Village President Charlie Pullen, Walt Eavey and Lois Bremer. • :1IO *; I > ” f I. I :> Al fciSI- I recently learned of the organiza­ tion "Tactical Civics" and attended a meeting. David Zuniga is founder of Tactical Civics. He claims to be "Saving our country, one county at a time” and to provide "...the only comprehensive plan to save our country." Tactical Civics is Christian and private. Government has been captured and corrupted" but by whom is not specified. I asked about "freedom of religion" and one of the audience said "The Constitu­ tion does not guarantee freedom of or from religion. Perhaps not origi­ nally, but the establishment clause in the First Amendment, which is now and has been for some time part of the Constitution, does. The moderator seemed to agree. There are three aspects of Tacti­ cal Civics. 1. It is religious. We turned our backs on God and He has with­ drawn his blessing. 2. It is legal. "No one is enforcing the Constitution." They want grand juries in every county and "lawful militias” to investigate crimes with individual county-level laws. 3. It is political. According to David Zuniga, there are way too many constituents per congress- I I fljobit- I tlflf' i 1^’ zi r » I V I ii0<l *n N*' i 1 T 91 uh' ill's H JIO rjgcab ; I lit I i I j hH rT4i tA » r ft t t if Ito h e* man. Each representative today has an average 700,000 constituents. Mr, Zuniga wants to reduce this to 3,000. As there are 3,143 counties in the United States of America, that would result in 6,000 members of the House of Representatives. Is this sane? My conclusion is that this is im­ possible: county-level laws, restric­ tion of religious freedom to Christi­ anity. and a U.S. House with 6,000 members. As constituted, this is a dangerous movement attacking the rule of law and religious freedom. It Josh Winkelstein Hastings The more people embracing absentee voting, the better I was surprised and pleased to see our sheriff promoting absentee ballot voting on his election flyer I received in the mail. Hopefully this action of his will show our county that this form of vot­ ing, like our clerks have insisted, is indeed safe and secure. It's important to increase the per­ centage of people that vote so that our elected officials better reflect the entire population. Larry Osborne Delton w 4 tl a iI i' *> , I FAIRS 4 ? * I Just as it has for the last 170 years, the Barry County Fair returns yet again this weekend for its 171st rendition. This year's theme is “Let’s stirrup some fun,” and the event will feature all the staples that fair-goers have come to expect — 4-H animal bams and shows, carnival midway provided by Mason­ based Elliott’s Amusements and the distinct smell of fried food wafting throughout the air. Action at the Barry County Expo Center will begin to stir on Saturday, July 13 already and the fair kicks into full swing on Monday, July 15 before concluding on June 20. Redman wasn’t lying when he said that everything from last year — including the grandstand events — will be back this year. But, ±at’s not to say that the board waits for people to grumble or for ±e numbers to slip before they start to switch things around. “We’re more proactive than that/’ said Redman, a longtime chairman for the board. “If you get a grandstand event that is just not drawing a crowd, then it doesn’t draw a crowd for your vendors and it doesn't draw a crowd coming through the front gate. We give grand­ stand events two or three years to try to gain some traction.” When running down the list of what makes a good fair, Redman placed weath­ er at the very top. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or any sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. 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Redman said that soaring tem­ peratures are always liable to take a bite out of the crowds. The 4-H bams, which house animals from members of some of the county’s 40 different 4-H clubs, continue to be a centerpiece of the fair. This is where all the hard work of 4-H students of all ages culminates. “Once fair week is done, they’re done,” Redman said. “Some of the kids will go home from the fair — and this is the truth — they’ll look for steers right when they get home (for next year’s fair).” Arin Bowen, the 4-H program coordinator for Barry County’s MSU Extension Office called the fair the Super Bowl for 4-H kids. “It’s kind of like the Super Bowl for the year for everyone in 4-H,” said Bowen, who is joined by fellow pro­ gram coordinator LilyRose Arriaga in Barry County to provide administrative support for local clubs. Everybody goes to the fair and that’s their main goal — they show their ani­ mals and show the projects they have been working on all year, or maybe two years, depending on the animal. It’s big." With 40 clubs dotted throughout small Barry' County, and the end-of-fair live­ stock sale consistently bringing in new records for money. Bowen said that there is no doubt that the county is firm in its agricultural roots. “Barry County has a big agricultural background, so the size of the county, it’s kind of a surprise (that there are so many clubs) but the culture of it, everyone is just like ‘Yea, that’s how Barry County rolls,” Bowman said with a chuckle. For a full list of events, attractions and special events, visit barryexpocenler.com. #—« a ■!> I i> . . !»«>£■ T •.k T IT * •’ * ... The grandstand events are always a major draw for the Barry County Fair and features programming like this truck and tractor pull from last ye^ (File photo by Brett Bremer) Pt » A Bl mb I 1 I f .'•I • 1 j' BARRY COUNTY FAIR Continued from Page 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY r -1 5 I LEHERS FROM OUR READERS Growing movement ‘Tactical Civics' has little to no merit I ff • IL 4 1 fSSie ! * z I I *1 I Ji Jr a I* > �B « '* 1 v^fWW.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 11, 2024 6 »• I 4 r; •l 4 W ■ 7; VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNERXOM Jane Lou Myers ASK DR. UNIVERSE was funny, outgoing and had an Jane Lou (Hershberger) infectious laugh. Myers, age 70, passed away Jane was preceded in death on July 2,2024 at the Henry r —* by parents, Russell and Sally Ford Allegiance Hospice Home Hershberger: brother, Earl in Jackson, Ml. Her husband, Hershberger: father and motherDave, niece Antosia Myers and in-law, Max and Barbara Myers; nephew Max Myers, both of y brother-in-law, William Myers, Hastings. Ml, were with her at « and many aunts and uncles. her side. . She is survived by her Jane was born and raised in husband, Dave of Jackson, Coopersville Ml. She graduated Ml; niece, Amy (Brent) Steer from Coopersville High School A of Conklin, Ml; nephew, Ken in 1971 and Ferris State College (Meg) Hershberger of Conklin, in 1973. She married Dave, her I* Ml; sisters-in-law, Gayle Marsh college sweetheart, in 1974 J «»■- -J of Hastings, Ml, Betty (Jack) and they celebrated their 50th J Busman of Coopersville, Ml and wedding anniversary on March Kim Myers of Onalaska, Wl; 16,2024. brothers-in-law, Don (Karen) Jane and Dave moved to work Myers of Hastings, Ml, Denny in Jackson, Ml, shortly after they .4^ fl 91 Myers, Greg (Jeanne) Myers of were married. Jane worked in Loveland, CO, and many other th^ medical field for over 25 beloved nieces and nephews y^ars and retired in 2010 from along with their children. Jackson Allegiance Hospital as a surgery The celebration of Jane’s life will be at scheduler, a job she was most proud of and 11 a.m. Monday, July 15,2024 at Watson ’performed with great dedication and detail. Funeral Chapel. 2590 Spring Arbor Rd., Having no children, she loved her pets Jackson, Ml 49203 with Reverend Bill Dodge as her children. During their 50+ years officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 together, the variety of pets included three horses, four birds, three cats and ten a.m. on that Monday prior to services. She f dogs. She named every one of them. She will be laid to rest at the Hillcrest Memorial loved to camp with family and friends mostly Park in the mausoleum off Elm Rd. in here in Michigan. She also camped with her Jackson, Ml. J horse and dogs through the years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may She was honest, hard-working, be made to Henry Ford Hospice Home generous, faithful, and a spiritual human or Alzheimer’s - Dementia Association in being. Because of her medical background memory of Jane. and willing to help those around her, she was Please express your condolences to the often lovingly referred to as Dr. Jane. She family at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com The early bird ■» > * Why do birds sing in the morning? t Alexandria, 9, Wis. Dear Alexandria, 1 usually write answers to kids* science questions early in the morning. I like how it’s so quiet—except for my bird neiglibors singing and singing. I asked my friend Jennifer Phillips what’s going on. She’s a bird scientist at Washington State University. She told me birds sing in the morning to tell other birds that their terriloiy still belongs to tliem. “Tlie morning time is usually a little bit more calm, especially in windy areas,” Phillips said. “So, it’s a good time to broadcast your song and for that song to potentially travel a little farther.” A bird’s territory is the area that bird will defend from other birds. Like a sparrow might have a territory full of good places to nest and lots of seeds and berries to eat. If another sparrow shows up on that territory, the first bird will chase him away, so he doesn’t take the resources. But that sparrow will also have a home range. That’s a bigger area where the bird might forage or hang out—but it won’t defend that space. We know that because scientists follow birds and map their territories and home ranges. A bird’s morning song can be a warn­ ing to other birds that might want to sneak onto their territory. It can also be an invitation to female birds looking for a good place to nest. (L We think they can tell each other * apart based on their voices or their per­ formance characteristics,” Phillips said. “The whole idea of ±at song is to adver­ tise something about that individual. So, the song should be saying, ‘This is me. Look how good my song is. There might be differences in a bird’s body—like its beak or throat muscles— that make his song different from another bird’s song. But the song also broadcasts information about tlie bird's territory. If a 1 I J r % I •< '< ;■ • ft fl ft ti' I9 rrj at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH M Vfe Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings, LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Telephone 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - II a.m. to P.O. Box 8, Email hastfmctggmaiLcQm. 12:00 p.m. Website: www.hastingsfree niethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Worship Miller, Sunday Morning Worship: WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O, Box 765, (corner of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 328 N, Jefferson Street, Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Director, Martha Stoetzel. 269-948-0900. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m • » Kids 4 Truth Sunday Worship Service p.m, Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 948-8004 for information. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Liicey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.in. T/m o„ .orMp services is provided by The Hosdogs Bo„„er. ,be cb„rcbeso„d these local bmesses: m V Grophif Flberglaaa Products 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Mary Lou Smith, age 80, of Little Rock, AR passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born in Hastings, Ml on September 1, I 1943 to parents Charles Smtih I * and Katherine (Moore) Smith who preceded her in death. I \f Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, John O’Meara and her sister, Charlotte ■. j| Elizabeth Smith. • ■ Mary is survived by her daughter Rachael Linh Smith: grandson, Colin P. Winemiller: nieces, Amy, Anne. Rebecca, and Adrienne: nephew, Robin: her dear lifelong friend, Binh: and her wonderful caregiver, Andrew Ngundue. Mary spent her life serving others. From joining the Red Cross and volunteering for Viet Nam to helping deployed soldiers and adopting Rachael Linh, an orphan whom she found in Viet Nam; to helping raise her nieces and nephew: taking in her niece for high school: caring for her husband, John, when he was dying of cancer; working blood drives for years; assisting foreign students when attending UALR; helping her nephew when he had cancer; to helping homeless persons and foreign Refugees. p J K I 4246 Pastor Father Jeff 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 twmmv HotlineTWsXEqirfpffloit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 t 0? *< *** if f£E3¥^^ (AO sife #* r>»< ■fi if -r I •• ■?» -r '13^ * i. 1*^ 1 jgtssiO^ r- — n*. a *- ■Sk) *9 ««S.* \ffKlt?S55 • (* .3:^ * 4 4 i I ' 's aissji'a? kT asEiri^-'* atisidwltei'®® p J* ? E .-K cbaeLHis .LaKC and V.din *• « .0 -* T&a3Di]a^'^cs*^ci' X i* ' jt<»'rsKS ins •IbBBaSiwCteV.ifltai aiw wM'ii lAhishQiit SGs Man< Bud 1 I WwSfiBesagdfnafcr iEaKLauffiigHakissa It 25 M I 3 fl a: fofeooc siaiT* as K £<91 f Vs w «w 11 !;» <, •li' * i. . l?-w ■IM l’’. e!w J ’'w W. ’ -^1, ■ 'id*'* <4 ■I * ®< h k fc -. 'se- Qp V 1 Ct sa kJ *W Rib 1 *■ *«8L < *3* Mary Lou Smith Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle 49046 *'■ r-r? iijSafiKffl ^3 (Blazing Saddles, Clue, and Young Frankenstein) along with ANY Sherlock book or movie. His other love was woodworking. A dedicated educator with a PhD in Education. Steve taught for 34 years before retiring to pursue his passion for custom woodworking. Renowned for his craftsmanship, he delighted in creating custom cabinetry and furniture for family, friends and clients. His talent eventually extended to historic preservation, notably contributing extensively to the restoration efforts at White Shoal Lighthouse. He was a loyal and best friend to many, always willing to lend a helping hand without ever seeking recognition. He enjoyed golfing with friends, fishing trips to Canada, and exploring Civil War battlefields along the East Coast with fellow enthusiasts. He will be deeply missed by his wife, five children, ten grandchildren, and a wide circle of friends and family whose lives he touched profoundly. His legacy of faith, love, and craftsmanship will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. Steve, your time here has meant so much to so many, rest in the arms of Jesus and we will see you again. Visitation will be this Thursday, July 11,2024 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ml from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be this Friday, July 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic church in Dowling, Ml at 11 a.m. Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church 6547 Lacey, Bellevue. Ml 29021. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. •J? ■ X (Children Kindcrgarten-5th School Youth Group; 6:30 Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Please join us in celebrating the life of Stephen Albert Kelly who passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his lovingfamilyon July6, 2024, in Dowling, Ml. Steve Kelly, beloved husband, a remarkable father, funny papa, but most importantly a child of the Most-High, Jesus Christ. Steve was born on September 8,1949 and raised from Dayton, Ohio area. He attended the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphan’s (OSSO) Home in Xenia. Ohio. Steve cherished his upbringing at the Home where he proved to be a talented musician, excelling on the trumpet, as well as an accomplished athlete who quarterbacked his football team and competed in hurdles. His face lit up whenever he told his stories from the “home”. His fond memories growing up on that campus and the legacy that it provided to the children led Steve to become active in the Association of Ex-Pupil’s. His years at OSSO were also a major factor in why family was so important to Steve. Steve had two great loves in his life. Steve met the first, Susan Louise Smith in 1968, and by a God appointed moment he fell In love with Sue and her faith in God. By God’s grace, they shared 55 years of marriage that had valley and mountaintop experiences, but all shaping them to who they are today. Steve and Sue built their family on Godly principles and pul a lot of time and love into their children. Steve made hanging out with each other fun and always entertaining. The Kelly crew was called the “Brady Bunch’’ by our friends because they chose to hang out with their parents instead of their friends - even as teenagers! You just never knew what would happen on a family trip! He was a movie connoisseur who loved comedies i3>^ «■ litlKfflD Stephen Albert Kelly ✓ aft w V* ^4 » I II -'r -*■ ^4 J Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. x^’5 - i- -..a It turns out we don’t know as much about female birds and their songs. That’s one thing scientists are trying to figure out now—by following and recording female birds to uncover how and why they sing. Dr. Universe k«A i wr other is out foraging. Phillips told me that there’s one bird— the brown-headed cowbird—that uses song to defend its relationship. If a male bird is part of a pair but keeps singing to attract other mates, the female bird will jam his song. She’ll sing super loud so other birds can’t hear him. « A & .. ■* bird can sing a long time, that means he has lots of seeds and berries to give him energy. A female bird looking for a good place to raise chicks might like that. Birds who are already bonded to each other also sing together. That’s called ducting. It’s how bird pairs make sure their bond is solid. It’s also how birds like cardinals communicate with each other when one bird is in the nest and the Worship Together i? When her dear friend, the author Charles Portis, was in Hospice for years, she visited hini every week; even when he no longer recognized who she was. Her compassion, warm sense of humor and giving nature touched many lives. She always had a special place in her heart for soldiers and veterans sharing their dark sense of humor and a unique understanding of the chXnnes they facedJn the eadylSosstS «t * I *» •w I &ic. w > »'« t * Ashi 4 k A' • >• X . •»*> V' t1 V. ’V-V <v V I % 4 < « ■\ A ’J V ' 4 >> a, ‘J " r. «» « « fe '• p.. I ■1 * •> State J M s sore I rSisseri^iu She will be many remembered by mSrof£lAT?^'"‘f'elast18 n< pTo ''[e ‘’y Andrew Nqundue of Cameroon, who tended to her at oreat personal sacrifice ann ha. n u 9^8® Parsons of Georgetown TX memory be eternal ' Jacksonville, AR '2” Online guestbook availahio^L^”^'^^^®' anaturalstatefuneralseJvicJ .com 1^ 4' « r V*.' « « •v ^r. ? It’ % ▼ 1^ ► « * ( I * lA. |K n w- K t u IE �www.HasringsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Ai i BACK THE PAGES Early pioneers made mark in the Hinds Corner School area Cl X I V vt V. * 1 Is. I fe . -^1 ' "V s 4s. V i V 1 6 I’ «l 7 Thursday, July 11,2024 M .» banner AUGUST 16, ' 5s. 1990 I CM SSt> "t fl 51^ '{ st?*;? rT I w. s: Is > L< >• « > I? s ■*! A *>5 b l4- <W‘$' 'to ® <>. •L :<C :■. % «< •*,* > w y :;r- ^Ml. «. » * UH Ml Albert K ell/ 4^ a* • • 5S,‘’ ■'•••’Wh k k •z I -TO.g • -■'-fa ^-" X I’L II J 4 • • G ■*> 1 S‘;y •• .I T«• ■# y. ♦ '! /<• ^4* » if r /2C' -A2 > t I *•* s z ' ♦ 4 r rt i^tateifle.rd’jeMto ?SEr5eraiB,sii)l(t(i8ift ';;:«:Se!!a^j!l tsrtrtiesi**s WeS^Ughte HeKJtoyaiandteslWto 62: I I t * \ ■ I . — * 9rT9 ” ri ?zes from t*tf I, • IjstitekiidfliKusW^ ritjpMfa) gjjjjjsitaofeEislWis i' 99 s t Uf ■Jt.c • — <** * b ft • »** jrtjfIrrtJiiW'l®;* r-e Ill ■ '' 1 '• » % r -;t d I* J* •• * * If jlPrej^’ •• 9 ►“ i:-*ayflXn 4 *: 9^ » jest ill lli«i«^ f « r. X,n^E3l«l > kf JeSl! k.' t 4 > • ' .9 3 W1*J^ * LibethsW n I aritf ijf Great W If I 99.-. f !»‘ t V* >* I 9 9 A * .i' k ? 4 ESTHER WALTON * -n 'N A >(*• X Vrf ' >*»' 3 •1 Fifty years ago, the early pioneer history of the Hinds Comer School was written by Mrs. Augustus pNellie) Kline and pub­ lished in The Hastings Banner. Today (1990), the Hinds Comer School is owned and restored by Robert Casey. The Hinds Comer School is located on the west side of Cedar Creek Road at the terminus of Brogan Road in Section 12, Hope Township. For this week’s column, the article appearing in the Sept. 1, 1940 issue of The Banner is repeated. The article also appears in the “Bicentennial Hope Township Book, 1976.” I was requested to write a little history of Hinds to be read... When my story begins, ±e comers was only a wilderness. In 1848, a Thomas Robinson with his wife, three sons, and two daughters located first on the south side of the district, but later all occupied homes in our district except one son. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson sold their home and moved to the farm now occu­ pied by Jack Snyder where they lived for a number of years. “Six years later in 1854, John Hinds, a young man of 29 whose birthplace was a Saratoga, New York, pressed his way through the wilderness in search of a home, located across the comer from where the school house now stands and immediately went to work. Two years later, he claimed Miss Elizabeth Bunnell for a bride, bringing her to his new home in 1856. Here, they continued to live out their entire lives and enjoyed the fruits of their labors, transforming the log dwelling into fine frame structures. There were three children to bless this union. “The next fall was Charles V. Robinson with his bride, Miss Mary Bunnell, a sister of Mrs. Hinds. They located a half-mile farther east and proceeded in the same manner as the Hinds, I imagine improving ±eir home and rearing a fam­ ily of four healthy boys. Mrs. Robinson passed away in January 1894. Mr. Robinson continued living in the home with his son Clark and family until his death some years later. This is ±e only home that is still in the family (1940). The eldest son, William, went to Chicago; Bert located in Battle Creek; George and Clark stayed nearby until George decided to go elsewhere. He sold his home to Will Fuhr, who stayed until about two years ago. The farm was transferred to Mr. And Mrs. J.S. Bechtel, the latter being a daughter of Clark Robinson. Robert Kelley came next wi± Miss Jan Robinson as a companion and located a little east of ±e Robinsons in 1857.1 learned but very little about ±e Kelleys as I never became personally acquainted with them. In this family there were three children; two daughters and one son. “In ±e spring of 1861, Anson R. Smi±, wi± his wife and four children, claimed a section of land in ±e northwest part of the district, where, wi± ±e help of the boys, they made for themselves a fine home. I Ih • I •X r<T J 9^ .•k .1 b r ft 3 t J ► r z4 A f* 1 «» I*: ' I *^94 )r z. 9^^ jV» v I .I • !a ' ■ *■ 3 ► 2«* ♦- wl I : •A** •> 1 -•1 II — Li* * TH (Above) This 1971 photo of the Hinds School was taken by Emerson Struble (Right) Today, the quaint Hinds Corner School has been restored by former student Robert Casey, who took this photograph. Melvin and Marshall married but Lee remained single for several years and each son occupied and claimed some portion of the section. They all worked together until Marshall decided to go elsewhere. In 1883, Melvin sold his home to a Mr. Skidmore and moved to Montcalm County in 1884, returning some years later to spend his last days near ±e old home. “Anson Smith spent his life among us until he could no longer care for himself, ±en he went to the home of his daughter near Stanton, where he was cared for (until his death). In the fall of 1861, Williams Bishop located on the south side of the district and remained but one year when he sold his claim, part to Horace Cummins and the remainder to William Jordan. Mr. Cummins stayed only a few years and moved away but his son Simon B. claimed Miss Alice Smith as a mate and they began housekeeping in his father’s place. They only stayed a few years. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan spent their days here, Mr. Jordan passing on in 1895 and Mrs. Jordan some years later. A number of fam­ ilies have occupied the Jordan place since but none of them have stayed very long. “In March 1863, Jacob Line, a resident of Indiana, came to Michigan in search of a home and purchased the Robinson place just outside the district. He returned to Indiana for his family and when they came back in May, Mr. Robinson decided not to part with this home so Mr; Kline went a little further north and located on the southeast comer by the schoolhouse where they journeyed through life togeth­ er. In 1864, William Kline, a brother, took to himself a wife named Sarah Robinson. Their permanent home was on the north­ west comer by ±e schoolhouse. Jacob Kline, being a carpenter, his services were welcomed in the building of new frame houses and bams. “Soon, there were other families moving in like John Chandler, Ellick and Robert Bryans, Will Cock, ±e Wilkinses, and Mr. Vanbrunt, who walked away with (mar­ ried) Aunt Sarah Brown, (the) Seebers and Thompsons. Of these, I have no memoiy, CT ^p“*~ • ^9^ A ■la L >7 Ik. I only of the children during my first school days. “Rev. D.B. Clark and wife Sarah were here a good many years and were always ready to do their share in all the activities of the district. “In 1866 Eli Robinson settled in the north part of the district and Maicon Scidmore and wife Lissie came in 1977. “The first schoolhouse was erected in 1871 and was built of logs as were all the schoolhouses up to this time (Note: not all schools built in 1871 were log; some were fiwne or brick). The men of ±e comers all had their share in the work, a desk for (the) teacher, desks and benches for the children, (and) a water pail in one comer with only one dipper for all (to drink from). The first person to ring the school bell was Miss Jane Hall, who later became the wife of Martin Chandler of the Doud district. The deed for school property was given by Robert Kelley and Jacob Line and signed by John Hinds and John Chandler in May 1871. Some of ±e first pupils: George Robinson of Hastings, I ±ink, is the only one living (in 1940). Others were Clara Hinds, Elia Bechtel, Simon Cummins, the Wilkinses and Kelleys. There were o±ers I did not know. My first trip to school was in September 1879, through the woods all ±e way from the farm now owned by Mrs. Andrew Smi±. (I passed) two houses on ±e way. The roads were made of logs laid sideby-side and covered wi± dirt, the ends of the logs sticking out so we could walk on them; all the (road) work having been done by the first loyal settlers. “Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bechtel came at an early date and occupied the northeast cor­ ner of the district, bringing wi± ±em four boys. One son, William, claimed Miss Ella Kline for his companion and most of their lives were spent in and near Hastings, a few years at the corners. “Albert and Alice Nutt must not be left out. Soon after ±e school was started, a Sunday school and church were estab­ lished. The first minister I remember any­ one mentioning was Rev. Samuel Reeves. I may not be right about this but I do remember Alice Nutt as my first Sunday school teacher and Clara Hinds as my first school teacher. Charlie Cock and family were some more of our stand-bys. Mr. Cock served as supervisor and treasurer of Hope Township. Lewis Smith and Richard Smi±, brothers ofAnson Smith and David Smith, a nephew, all played their parts but were not here as long as the others. Orson and Amanda Johnson, whom we all knew (in 1940), were succeeded some 50 years ago by W.O. Tobias on the farm now owned by Keet Tobias. W.O. took for a companion Miss Georgia Johnson. Ralph Newton and family occupied the George Demont place for a good many years. Gideon Browm, the droll man Mr. Robinson mentioned in The Banner and whose son James captured Clara Hinds was another of the earlier settlers. O.N. Tobias and family of four were wi± us some 40 years and resided there until Uvo years ago when he moved to Hastings. George Wilkinson was well-known and there were some others who stayed only a short time. “All of the first mentioned settlers spent the remained of their lives in the commu­ nity and did their share in transforming the wilderness into a beautiful farming community. The log cabins that were visi­ ble on the farms were transformed into or replaced by fine buildings and left behind them memories never to be forgotten.” Today, a hundred years later (1990) it is difficult to find any descendants of the early settlers, still living around Hinds Comers. The comers have changed into a rural residential community. Most of the farms have subdivided into small lots. The Hinds school is still there, saved by one of its former students, Robert Casey. The exact date ±e school was closed is not known. It is believed to have closed behveen 1955 and 1970. A private fam­ ily owned it in 1971. The present owner (1990) Robert Casey bou^t the school in 1981 and restored it to a one-room school which is sometimes visited by a new gen-’ eration of students on field trips. , •* » * 9 * 9* MARRIAGE LICENSES t » i 9 » *> • '■ 1^9 LOU tlary Sulci' PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY -JULY 11-17 - SCHEDULE John Orton Yonkers, Woodland and iftiS** c A t /I '1 -. T* «* K p 1*^’ i- 9^ no Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Erica Ann Zwolensky, Davison ■■■ weifW Ashley Renee Boyd. Hastings and July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: I am Smoke" by Henry Herz; illustrated by Merce Lopez. Narrated by smoke itself, learn how humans have used and benefited from smoke over the centuries from cooking to communication. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail The Nature of Fire July 1-31 Thursday, July 11 — Trail Blazers Social Hikes, 10 a.m.-noon. Can't commit to the entire challenge? Register for the months you can attend. Saturday, July 13 —Trail Blazers Social Hikes, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Saturday, July 13 Wild Tea Tastings with Maggie Conklin, 1-4 p.m. Join Maggie - « * »' ■9 S' II Tammy Jo Burd. Hastings ? V9 *>• •9 ? 9 t 4 I ,4-* GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! J I ll ' '9 t 5 / If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on .4^1 I * I t ■Al jW • « • r Call us at; 269-945-9554 t t * x' «• F i' 1 4 ♦ ♦ K I Conklin, maven of Heirloom Academy and naturopathic doctor, for nature’s tea party. Tuesday, July 16 — 2024 Summer Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon (in person) or 7-8 p.m. (on Zoom). Stroll Wednesday, July 17 and Read, 6-7 p.m. Stroll and Read will be at Fish Hatchery Park, 1011 W. Green Street in Hastings. Join Institute staff for fun, hands-on activities and outdoor games. No registration is needed. Wednesday, July 17 — Stewardship Workday, 9:30 a.m.noon. Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute. I org/events/. Thursday, July 11 - Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1948 film starring Errol Flynn, Viveca Lindfors and Robert Douglas, 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 - Friday story time, 10:30 a.m. July 12-16 - Library accepting book donations for Friends Book Sale. Monday, July 15 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lego party, 4pm Tuesday, July 16 - Baby Cafe 10 a.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess ’ 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Stroll and Read: Fish Hatchery Park 6 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m.' More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. 1 i k �A f I r. 8 n ,. r Jl «. •• 5 if I k I lx I If I i-i! ! Ue 1.‘X & l£ r-* L I f I Hi' t 4 b ■’.< I I > > L.> I 5^ K J 4 4 1 H % T r I IT r WWW.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 11, 2024 V .1 ** ) r c r r 5'' 4 li t n f ’J IJ V I e •» I All but one county board seat being challenged in the upcoming primary election ■Hatfield, Corey face off to represent City of Hastings on county board JAYSON BUSSA Editor The upcoming Republican pri­ mary election has the potential to dramatically change the make­ up of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Of the eight seats on the county board, six of them feature a Republican primary battle. Only one incumbent on the board —C ' hairman Dave Jackson — has a clear path to reelection. Also, these candidates ★★ DISTRICTS 4« primary races for Barry County Board of Commissioners. Below is information on Republican candidates running in District 8, which represents the city of Hastings. Information on other county board primary races will be included in future issues of the Hastings Banner and The Reminder. are vying for four-year terms on the board as opposed to two-year terms, which was the case in year’s past. Up until the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion, the Hastings Banner and the other publications in the View Newspaper Group family will be pub­ lishing information on state, county and township races. This includes the <S|^ ■c'* I" .c « CITY OF HASTINGS ★★ e J#'. l> DAVID L. HATFIELD Residence: Hastings Occupation/Profession: Retired. During my 40-year career in community banking I served as President and CEO of three West Michigan banks. I also served as a board member and chairman of the Michigan League of Savings Banks; an adviso­ ry board member to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors; an advisory board member to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and a board member and vice K chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Since retirement I have worked as a consultant to small businesses and not-for-profit organiza­ tions, assisting them with organi­ zational matters, board effective­ p: ness, strategic planning, financial David Hatfield planning and fund raising. I was a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve for eight years attaining ±e rank of Captain. I have also served as an adjunct professor for Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College and Miller College; teaching economics, finance, business communications and ethics. Local government experience; I represent District 8, the City of Hastings, on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. I am vice chairman of the board and Chairman of the Personnel and Human Services Committee. I represent the Commission on eight dif­ ferent department boards and committees I am also active with the City of Hastings, serv­ ing as chairman of the Hastings City Planning Commission, chairman of the Joint Planning Commission and serve on the Board of Review. Other applicable experience: I believe that it is very important to give back to my community by actively volunteering with local human service and community development organizations. Some of my service includes Barry County United Way (current board member), Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance (current board member and past chairperson); Barry County Healthcare Coalition; Barry Community Foundation and the Charlton Park Village and Museum Foundation. 1 have also enjoyed participat­ ing with my children on school, 4-H, YMCA, HYAA and Cub Scout activities. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? Identifying, hiring and integrating a new county administrator to replace Michael Brown. This task could become much more challenging because a highly qualified candidate may be reluctant to accept this position depending upon the outcome of the Aug. 6, 2024, primary election since seven commission seats will be filled; either by incumbents who have a demonstrated history of action and col­ legiality or by challengers who lack both experience and a willingness to work cooperatively with incum­ bents and their agenda. Highly desired candidates will understandably want to avoid the uncertainly and conflict that could result from a change in the make­ up of the commission. Developing acceptable and effective zoning ordi­ nances to control alternative energy and mineral extraction projects. The state took action to severely limit local units of government ability to regulate large scale alternative energy and mineral extraction projects. The current commission has worked hard to craft ordinances that discourage project developers from bypassing local ordinances in favor of seek­ ing state approval while still imposing significant restrictions that will limit the size and impact of such projects. A draft ordinance is now being circulated or comment and will be further discussed in a public hearing. eveloping a comprehensive facility plan that addresses the construction of a new jail, repurposing or disposition of vacant or underutilized properties an a funding plan that minimizes the financial buren on taxpayers. It is also important that we contine 0 support the Commission on Aging with their proposed new facility. While the proposed location has generated some controversy, locating it adjacent to the Thornapple Manor/Harvest Point facility will F -'•I I ’ F<J- I ( I save in excess of $1 million in construction costs and will enhance COA’s ability to provide high quality Meals on Wheels and enhanced, cost effective, easily-accessible programming for our seniors. Over the past year or bvo, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by a majority of county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? The primary purpose of the county commission is to manage the business of the county, not to lobby state or federal government except on issues that have a direct impact on county operations. Some individuals or interest groups would like for us to be an advocate for them with the state on issues of con­ cern to them even though the county has no authority relative to those issues and their point of view may not be shared by a majority of our constituents. We have a representative form of government so citizens have direct contact with each unit of government through their elected representatives to that unit, not by asking another unit of government to do so for them. The situation is different when the state takes an action, such as severely limiting the commission’s authority to regulate large scale alternative energy projects. Since that action by the state took away powers that had previously been granted to us, we strongly objected. We made our concerns known to the governor, the legislature through our elected representatives and the appropriate state agencies by contacting them directly and by working through the Michigan Association of Counties and the Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association. It would be inappropriate for us to otherwise interfere with state affairs because it could negatively impact our ability to work with the state to obtain funding or other forms of support for projects or initiatives we undertake. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local governments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more com­ petitive in attracting and retaining bright, capable employees? Talent attraction and retention is a major issue for many employers today, both public and private i sector. It becomes even more difficult when Barry County employers must compete directly with employers in the larger metropolitan areas surround­ ing us, making it particularly difficult to compete directly on compensation issues. While the county has struggled to fill some positions, we are very fortunate that our turnover has been manageable and many of our employees have made a long-term career working here. The commission has attempted to be diligent in setting compensation and benefits responsibly and by periodically reviewing job clas­ sifications, compensation and benefits with similar organizations within and outside our market. As we have done with our search for our next county administrator, we emphasize the quality of life that we are so fortunate to enjoy in Barry County. We are very fortunate to be able to point to the county’s his­ toric fiscal stability, effective political leadership and forward-thinking master plan. J II * Absentee ballots out for upcoming primary election 1 Absentee ballots for the upcoming primary election were sent out on June 27 to voters in Barry County who requested them. That date marked 40 days prior to the election and early voting has now commenced, although, absentee ballots will not be processed until election day. Other important dates associated with this upcoming election include; • In-person early voting; July 27 to Aug. 4 • New voter registrations are required in person from July 23 to Aug. 6 • Primary election will be held Aug. 6 ( ZACKERY COREY Residence; City of Hastings Occupation/profession: Regional Manager in the healthcare surgical technology sector. How many years have you lived In Barry County? Six years Past experience in local government (if any): None Other applicable experience: Health administrator of a military treatment facility; Commanding officer in the United States Air Force for four years; Bachelor’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in community health. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the Zackery Corey board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? The Barry County and Eaton County Health Department relationship needs to be reexamined. As commissioner, I will put Barry County’s interests first. The Commission on Aging should also be a focus for the Board of Commissioners. Whatever decisions are made regarding the COA must be both cost effective and respectful of private business. The jail has been overlooked and must be prioritized appropriately to ensure that both inmates and offi­ cers have a safe living and working environment. If elected, I would seek to establish solutions that didn’t raise any taxes, as we must hold the govern­ ment accountable to finding creative answers that don’t always involve taking more money from hard­ working people and families. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by a majority of county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? It is less of my concern what is '‘favorable or unfavorable” when it comes to state legislation. What I am concerned about is if the state legisla­ tion is constitutional and legal. If the state were to overstep and violate the constitution, I would expect the county to stand up for its citizens to the fullest extent necessary. If elected, I will always fight on behalf of District 8 to combat overreaching uncon­ stitutional government policies. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local governments for a while now. How do you suggest Barrj' County become more com­ petitive in attracting and retaining bright, capa­ ble employees? People do not leave organizations - they leave leaders. Barry County could become more com­ petitive at attracting and retaining quality hires by hiring good leaders that have applicable experience (regardless of industry) to set the tone for the orga­ nization. From my years ot executive leadership, I learned one of the most important questions a leader can ask themselves is “am I giving my team the tools to ' People like to be successful at their jobs but need the resources to make that happen. We are all painfully aware of the frustration around the ack ot technological innovation that has continued plague local governments. Yet, frequently a can1 ate who has a wealth ot knowledge gets passed up because they may not have “locaf government experience. 1 would advocate for local government to be more crealive with who they hire orten, an external candidate from a different industry can expose new ideas, technologies and methods to make employees more effective at their jobs. I also believe that if local governments used Merit, Excellence and Intelligence (MEI) as the parameters instead ol Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( El), they would choose the right candidate far more frequently. This is because people want to work for an organization that appreciates their taients and allows them to grow if they work hard and provi e value, they don t want to work for an orga­ nization that will limit their opportunities because o actors they can t control, such as race or gender. i t - » VW H aiD. ■ : i [hisuei^®^^ t f •r \ < A s. 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Saunders joins HASS with an exten­ sive background in both education and leadership, most recently serving as principal at Carson City-Crystal Upper Elementary/Middle School. Saunders began his career in edu­ cation after initially pursuing design engineering. He earned his undergrad­ uate degree from Grand Valley State University in 2008 and later completed a Master of Science in educational lead­ ership from Purdue University-Calumet in 20214. He started his teaching career at Pelion Middle School in Columbia, S.C. where he taught seventh- and eighth-grade science. In 2015, Saunders returned to Michigan and became a science teacher at Springport Middle School. His expe- rience grew beyond the classroom when he served as president of the Springport Education Association for two years. He transitioned into administration in July of 2021 when he landed his role at Carson City-Crystal, where he oversaw grades fourth through eighth. Saunders has also maintained athlet­ ic coaching roles. He served as head coach for middle school football as well JV and varsity girls’ soccer. Saunders is married to his wife Farrah, a special education teacher and the couple has two kids. We are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Saunders to our district,’’ Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico said in the school’s announcement. “His extensive experience, leadership skills and commitment to student success make him an excellent fit for Hastings Middle School. I am confident that Mr. Saunders will contribute greatly to our school’s continued growth and achieve­ ment.’’ <!• ?I ■ •f 4 WB I I ■ it 4 *1. • I •>- <« A I J p ♦♦ I A •iC’ Art' i_a ■ -i I •JP f •h pM Z 1 (• I •r New Hastings Middle School principal Jeffrey Saunders is pictured here with his family. (Courtesy photo) 1 * r W Ben Traverse and The Fat Animals round out Hastings Live concerts this week Lm. -Ik MJ ? V. - '9 • 1ft. X * • I <;> ‘>1 Coming in hot after the holiday, r Hastings Live continues this week wi± a young balladeer with a wide C1 s hat and an electrifying rock group from Battle Creek. Playing at the Plaza returns this week with a performance from Ben Traverse. Traverse will entertain chil­ •iH dren wi± his wide array of instru­ ments and traditional folk songs at 11 i-’ W a.m. on Thursday, July 11. Traverse will remain in Hastings this week for another performance at July 12’s Friday at the Fountain event. Traverse, not only a talent­ Ben Traverse, a folk performer, will ed children’s performer, is a proud Michigander and Earthwork Music entertain two Hastings audiences Collective member. He is said to this week with his Playing at the bring forward-thinking and com­ Plaza and Friday at the Fountain munal enthusiasm to rich musical performances. (Photos provided) tradition. Traverse’s Friday at the Fountain performance will begin at Thomapple Plaza on Friday, July 12. noon on Friday, July 12 on the Barry Hastings Live guests are encouraged County Courthouse lawn. to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The This week’s Friday Night Feature ' i concession stand, operated by volunteers concert brings in a band from from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary the Battle Creek area — The Fat clubs, will be open for evening perfor­ Animals. The Fat Animals are a fivemances serving food, snacks, soft drinks piece ensemble fusing soul, funk, and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service blues and psychedelia into an immer­ animals and outside alcohol are prohibit­ sive trip. Their soul-rooted vocals are ed. There are no rain venues. Shows will flanked by dueling lead guitars. The be held rain or shine, except in the case Fat Animals perform at 7:30 p.m. at of ±under or lightning. A Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Bany County Lumber, ±e Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. t #■ » Itel I XT ’A am ^4.5 I •TCts 9 « k • > > h- *4; r **w * 1*' • j r ^sneo^ i \* I ♦ £2.“* . 4. » - f •• t'■W1?‘Y . • lid - it Wi« I Hi |S ■>* w’ii^ aw iC .A WWs: - r XkU •* » •* J »ii» r «■■' s !■> **.* 1*^-; .. i J*>* «■* ■M aIv * I ?c fe i’j s Bod d CfasTite .’X nil •» 9 LsaiaQifflJsBbite ZiS * wsi &;dK01c[j(® fa • > * Zb — K LU /.’ZTJTJC;*: J * \- d k, »■ I • «»< «»• -* 3«rr*'S^ . >.• a. ce5 have a S2iefedv'3fe£ffi\-iros. If elecwi 1 iculi . 1^. ■<. ♦ •’I « * .< k •> ■! 4 ,■' —* ,. « |l ■ • 1 «■» : n?a3ci \ Fall turkey hunting license appli­ cations for the 2024 season are available now through Aug. 1. You can buy an application for $5 online at eLicense, anywhere DNR licenses are sold, or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Drawing results will be available Aug. 12. Learn how to apply and find season regulations in the Michigan fall turkey hunting regulations Summary at Michigan.gov/Turkey or view the summary in the DNR Hunt Fish app to carry it with you wherever you go. Questions? Call 517-2849453 or email DNR-Wildlife® Michigan.gov. it f I •s-x;v- Fall turkey application period opens y < II f. if V '^SL\ «. • c c* 1 M* I 7T M7 Ip 4 7 1 , k ’) VI I » .4 I The Fat Animals, a Battle Creek-based band, will bring familiar rock to all ages at this week’s Friday Night Feature performance. meJiaMtVitefaiaaiSiwb ^;iW» lU ** .•er- •r. *• > » Ml x' (her tb past r*’ X ■> woffapef’pWteiifi- iT JILL BIDEN >*-- ij- tif coDDh^rd fiani *"^ri.*ik** 1 .JulisWi^^ I, jj less ofay®®' sirelesj!®®- «r r I W* 'I* r-'Ctik** * !«• . » fM ft *• / « I <* . / 1'> >- A r** staflhf^’^/td^oo rS:*" •*x9 . *’-* O' ■ « •»*» X': issue for * .u’ * <':• «» • • « « » I ♦ «* :- z V**" .< Tk ii *- f l( L' r -* V J • A ' 9 5 r * JKI»‘ ■-.~t I J••J .rt Kt • vca” 4*; ■> ‘ Y • .t, f t ofc’ learn wi±out wondering where their Continued from Page 1 next meal will come from so they and their families can continue reaching for schools and camps, like Camp Manitouthe bright tomorrows ahead,’’ Biden said. Lin. In the dining hall, Biden spoke to “Summer should be a time ofjoy and kids, asking them what their favorite freedom and of growing and learning part of camp was before posing for pho­ outside the classroom. But, for too tos. Campers displayed a lot of energy many children, their summers are stolen for the First Lady’s visit, singing and by hunger,’’ Biden said from a podium. dancing as she made her rounds. “And during the school year, many Biden also met wi± a small group of kids count on getting a meal from ±eir campers who were working on an art school but parents’ paychecks don’t get project before she left. bigger just because it’s summer break. Biden did not field questions or “My husband. President Biden, is address the elephant in the room at that helping to ease the stress of higher costs time, which was the fallout of President in Michigan and across the country,’’ Joe Biden’s lackluster debate perfor­ she continued. “Joe believes that par­ mance against Donald Trump the week ents shouldn’t have to worry about how before. Biden’s performance — one they will feed their children.’’ where he occasionally lost his train of Biden made no mention of the crip­ thought and meandered on answers — pling inflation that has gripped the gave some Democrats pause and has nation since the COVID-19 pandemic, since led to inter-party calls for him to instead, took a shot at grocery chains, step aside and allow someone else to saying that they have made record prof­ accept the Democrat nomination. its but still continue to raise prices. While Biden did not field questions, “That’s why Joe works every day to Stabenow did meet with reporters and make sure all children can grow and emphatically defended President Biden and his ability to lead the country. She said that both her, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, fully sup­ port President Biden in his reelection bid. Stabenow also took a shot at the U.S. Supreme Court for its recent ruling on presidential immunity, calling the court “radical” and “out-of-touch.” “First of all, (President Biden is) doing the job,” Stabenow told report­ ers. “He’s engaged on the world stage as well as in the country. He’s got to V do it. He’s got to be visibly doing it so that people see what we see behind the During her trip to Camp Manitou-Lin, scenes.” Dr. Jill Biden visited with members “It’s pretty clear that Democrats are of the Camp Corral program, a the ones trying to fight for people,” program that provides a free camp Stabenow concluded. “This president experienced for kids whose parents gets up every day caring about people have been wounded, disabled or and the other guy gets up caring about killed while serving in the military. himself.” > r W %Tt I Z /• r* ? t ■‘.•l < \ t 9 r •• i«p f ^9^ .tv I ■ » X I «• i \ 4 1 /> Dr. Jill Biden, with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow behind her, walks throughout the facilities of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville on July 3. ? I ri ’ ■"f. 0^5^in r •• * :*«• '8:^ ■,_'4 s 5 r 13 T ,(•’ . i2« , BII^ V « -.vX . • e I e • '■’ St iS « r ry <II i’iL.’’ «»l f* ' I HUtM • 1 a:- Ar • •A 'A' ir- 1^ a f «v* > » C* Jer Cti»" ■P ■ i" J * r » a A t> / k r f «t I ( 1 > e\ X *- »A. > • I Iw 9 *’ • •' ♦ « >« -<A r 4. ,- VT CT I. * ». * First Lady Dr. Jilt Biden speaks about summer food assistance programs to a group of guests at Camp Manitou-Un in Middleville on July 3. ♦ ♦ h » \ u i f / 4 fr ’•**-". X �I I, THE HASTINGS BANNER 10 Thursday, July 11, 2024 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act ot 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM. on August 08. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bld at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE Mortgagor(s); Christopher Rickert Jr., married man Onginal Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS’), solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: January 15. 2021 Recorded on January 26. 2021, in Document No. 2021-000996, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Nationstar Mortgage LLC Amount claimed to be due al the date hereof; Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($238,765.70) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Units 7 and 8, Jano. a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235, as amended, tn the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Bar^ County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 11, together with rights In general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed, and amendments thereto, and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Commonly known as 12983 Westwood Ln, Wayland. Ml 49348 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1534934 (07-11)(08-01) STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29646-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Gwen Ellen BainbridgeYoung has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 08/07/2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M, Doherty to change the name of Gwen Ellen Bainbridge-Young to Gwen Ellen Bainbridge. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L. ALSPAUGH JEREMY BOURDO ASHLEY BOURDO PLAINTIFFS, vs. KYLE BRANCH (an unnamed occupants) Defendant Attorney for Defendant: Attorney for Plaintiff: McCarty Law Offices, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 269-694-6055 DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15, 2015, wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assigness of Seller; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m, at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, for holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows: The lands and tenements are situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan described as follows: LOT 37 IN OAK OPENINGS PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 47, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street. Delton. Ml 49046. Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 Date: June 7, 2024 MCCARTY LAW OFFICES, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 Attorney for Jeremy Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 200 W. Allegan St.. Otsego, Ml 49078 269-694-6055 wv/w.HastingsBanner.com STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024'29849-OE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W Court Street, Ste 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No : 269-945-1390 Estate of Bryan Lee Smith. Date of birth: 06/22/1962. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bryan Lee Smith, died 06/14/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Samantha Smith personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 07/03/2024 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Samantha Smith PO Box 185 Hastings, Ml 49058 231-349-5402 CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 BUSINESS SERVICES PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PRIVATE PARTY ADS WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc. com 517-566-8061. VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED Ik TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 I BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. fiHx’i '4 /( 1 COMMUNITY NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29838-NC HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: ' TAKE NOTICE: Andrew Joseph Yezic has fifed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on July 31,2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Andrew Joseph Yezic to Andrew Joseph Gunning. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Anna James, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Date of mortgage: March 30, 2022 Recorded on April 14,2022, in Document No. 2022-004309, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 74/100 Dollars ($216,776.74) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 11 in the Plat of Thornton Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 72, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 504 Thornton St, Middleville, Mi 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449V, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice. whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1533905 (06-27)(07-18) City of Hastings PROPERTY TAX BILLS CORRECTION The City of Hastings mailed out ad valorem property tax bills on July 1, 2024. Some of those bills were found to be in error and corrected tax bills will be mailed out as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion that this may have caused and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we work quickly to address the issue. If you have any questions or con­ cerns regarding your property tax bill, please contact City Hall at (269) 945-2468. Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk NOTICE OF ERROR It is the responsibility of the advertiser to check the correctness of each insertion of an advertisement. The Hastings Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and for only that portion that may have been rendered valueless by an error. TO PLACE AN AD. CALL 269-945-9554 NOTICE PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry County Trea­ surer will offer tax-reverted real estate at public auction on August 23rd, 2024. The auction will be held online at www.tax-sale.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EOT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access. Incomplete or voided sales from the August 23rd auc­ tion, if any, will be re-offered online on September 26th, 2024. Please visit www.tax-sale.info/faq for additional details. For more information and a list of the properties being sold, visit wvAv.tax- sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings may also be available at the county treasurer’s office. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject Io the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familid status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. Thc HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. VUAL HOUWO OMOHTUNITY NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19. 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank. N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred FortySix and 84/100 Dollars ($187,846.84), Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as; Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road. Middleville. Michiqan 49333 Th© redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If th© property is sold at foreclosure sale i I pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys th© property at the mortgage foreclosure sal© or to th© mortgage holder for damage to th© property during th© red©mption period. Dated: July 11.2024 Fil© No. 24-007431 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (07-11)(08-01) «*«.* •> .^fil*** 3? Mohflfias r. •** ««■ jOetaiKeil® - •-< w *- ->r a SEfflJt* ■ ** SskQffiica Delm W?® 1 111'4 tesaii Saif'S iiaeisstoofte STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Rose Marie Creek whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE:* An action seeking quiet title to property located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as; Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long View Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water’s line, according to the recorded plat thereof; has been commenced by Richard J, Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. Farmer; Dawn Barwick: Rose Marie Creek; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek. Defendants must I > >!>l LLI ilUl It r I 4. ' W'. 6« 1 8? answer or take other action permitted by law within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: July 8, 2024 Nikki Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue NW. Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter c/o Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue Nw, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)235-35 I-'!:'' e *Si «KI I !i '<11 ( o * NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of The Frank E. and Arlene J Willis Family Trust dated April 21 2017 TO ALL CREDITORS: A , Cf’EDITORS: The decedent, nved at 4245 Johnson Road, Middleville, Michigan died June 14, 2024 leaving a certain Uust under the name of The Frank E. and Arlene J. Willis Family Trust, and dated April 21 20y, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Leelane G. King & Susan G. Alcala „ was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent * » ... and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Leelane King & Susan Alcala the named trustee of 5726 Saginaw Circle NW, North Canton 44720 & 4535 Johnson Rd T.. . OH. Middleville, Ml 49333 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 1,2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O Box 248 Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-9557 Leelane King & Susan Alcala 5726 Saginaw Circle NW, North Canton, OH 4535 Johnson Rd.. Middleville, Ml 49333 « N* « - % * <. A i 4 S'® ''is ‘i>N. Xs SS^* ' Ink w« WkS? s ♦ ♦ t 4 �X’T A - 'K www.HastingsBanner.com m M ■ n • X I A ft n Sk w S5S > S4* *> ’•tr tr s'.-? b *>» IT ^4 > ^ohq. Xk* «esi X ir n: >< 'd •'CObt* •«B -3ft K Mb jL**^*? 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Mike Mohn’s vintage 1967 Cleveland Browns pennant still has managed to find a spot on the wall already inside his Hastings office. Mohn started to make friends with the maintenance staff with keys early. He’s got his Browns’ flag all ready to attach to whatever golf cart or Gator he gets to use to cruise around Baum Stadium at Johnson Field and the rest of his new stomping grounds. Mohn is bring­ ing along the orange and brown gear from his favorite NFL team, but the wardrobe is getting a makeover to the Saxons’ blue and gold from the Panthers’ maroon and white. “It is still stacked up in one of my kid’s old rooms, but holy smokes did I have a lot of stuff,” Mohn said of his Delton Kellogg clothing collection. “I didn’t realize it, but it’s 26 years worth of stuff - 26 years between admin and coaching. We got blue and gold stuff everywhere now, starting to gather it a bit and people have been kind and have been dropping stuff off. It’s a bit of an adjustment.” Mohn has made the move from being an athletic director/assistant principal at Delton Kellogg High School to tak­ ing over for now retired athletic direc­ tor Mike Goggins at Hastings High School. He spent 13 years as the AD/ AP at Delton Kellogg High School. He isn’t the first Panther making the move north east on M-43. Dr. Nick Damico, Delton Kellogg’s for­ mer high school principal and interim superintendent, was appointed the new superintendent of Hastings Area Schools in April. Hastings administra­ tive assistant Cheiyl Northrop retired along with Goggins this spring, and Mohn has his partner Misty Kapteyn from Delton Kellogg coming along to fill Northrop’s role at Hastings High School. Delton Kellogg has since hired Dr. Jeremy Wright as its new superinten­ dent, Jim Hogoboom as its new high school principal, Greta Munger as the new athletic director/assistant principal and Hunter Myers as its new assistant athletic director. Mohn said he wasn’t on the hunt for a new opportunity. The past few years a few schools had reached out to him asking if he’d think about a move, but he was never going to go far from his 87-year-oId mother who still lives in Delton. “Out of the blue, Hastings said would you be interested?” Mohn said. “What?!?,” he said he thought. “It’s 12 miles up the road. We shop in Hastings. We eat in Hastings. We have known Hastings forever and it was like, wow this all kind of came togeth­ er all at a good time.” Saying yes to Hastings meant saying goodbye to Delton Kellogg. “It was hard,” Mohn said. “I’ll be honest with you, it was hard. I have 40 years invested in that place. It’s still my home. I graduated from there. My kids graduated from there, parent grad­ uated from there, brother, sisters, aunts and uncles and cousins - forever. You don’t just take 40 years and go ‘woosh’ and be done with it. “It was tough. It really was. But sometimes change is good for both par­ ties. There has been a lot of transition at Delton Kellogg and 1 was one of the last ones. I was not actively pursuing it, but it all kind of fell in my lap and it is a good time and it makes sense. It Mohn was named the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Regional 5 Athletic Director of the Year in 2021. Mohn said his school classmate Mike Quinn, currently the athletic director at Lakewood High School, played a big role in pulling him into school administration. Mohn began as interim ’ athletic director at Delton Kellogg in the spring of 2012. He has since been active serving in the MIAAA and the NIAAA. He is appreciative of all the mentors he’s had. “The people that trained me are icons in the business, the Mike Garveys of the world. The Karen Leinaars of the world, the Fred Smiths of the world,” s 1 PK '* >> 4* 4 V 4 I V. A A/ i r. 'S p I, *1 gX 4 <1 •l r '< ■. V -d. V>-B k ,4r >v 1 t • xA « t lU 4 s .V * i I 4 J >' 1 II : 1 7 1 f •l Mike Mohn talks things over on the sidelines with guard Josie Williams during the 2023-24 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball season. Mohn spent 26 years coaching at Delton Kellogg and the past 13 as athletic director/ assistant principal. He officially took over as Hastings High School athletic director July 1, 2024. (File photo) Mohn said. Mohn worked in the social services field for Holy Cross Children’s Services prior to getting into school adminis­ tration. Having the assistant principal duties taken off his plate will be a bit of an adjustment for him as well. He is chomping at the bit to get to work. There are a few new coaching hires to make at Hastings for the upcom­ ing school year and a few scheduling things to wrap up once school offices start buzzing again later this mon^. Mohn said he will really miss the coach­ ing staff that has been built at Delton Kellogg over the years, but said many of the Delton Kellogg coaches have already informed him of how much he should enjoy working with the Hastings coaches they’ve interacted with. “Delton folks, they support that school and they have forever, and that has always been a nice piece obviously. In Hastings, you get the same stuff,” Mohn said. “People love that school and that community and that district, and ±ey’re going to support the daylights out of it. Obviously, there are a few more resources and businesses in Hastings so you have a little more to fall back on. “They’ve got some donors, holy smokes. They have some legitimate donors. I’ve heard about those folks for years. It’ll be nice to actually extend a hand and introduce myself and say thank you and build those relation­ ships. It s going to be about relationships. It always is, everywhere you go. I know a lot of those folks from Hastings, we used to compete against them when I was in school I’ve had friends from Hastings for years, guys guys that we competed against. It’ll be ftin reestablishing some of those relationships.” Mohn enjoyed getting back in touch with former Saxon basketball coach Don Schils during the hiring process. Mohn coached against Schils for a number of years while leading the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Mohn coached the DK boys for 12 years and then coached the girls’ team from 2009 until last winter. I m sitting around the second week of June going, why do I have so much time on my hands,” Mohn said. “In June, for the past 26 years, I’ve been in summer leagues, I’ve been in summer workouts, my June is full. For the first time in 26 years I didn’t have that. I didn t know what to do. I was just sit­ ting around staring at the wall going I gotta be doing something. That will be different. I have been doing it for so long, it just becomes a part of what you do and you kind of lose sight of the hours that it actually entails. That will be interesting not get­ ting on the bus on a Friday night with a bunch of kids and going and compet­ ing and coming back.” Mohn said he’d offer Hastings varsi­ ty girls’ basketball coach Chase Youngs any help he would like. Mohn also said he expects Goggins to continue work­ ing with the Hastings Middle School wrestling program and the Hastings High School girls* wrestling program. Mohn and his wife Jackie have two grown daughters, Kristen and Samantha, who he coached through their varsity basketball years at Delton Kellogg. “I thought for sure I was going to retire from there,” Mohn said during his early July camping trip before things get rolling. “That was the plan. That was my plan. But it ain’t up to me. We’ve been chuckling about that this whole weekend out here with this group. The good Lord has a habit every now and then of reminding you that this is what you’re going to do. I’m just trying to do what is best for kids. That is all I have ever known.” 7-W 4 . i •t , Harvey heading up Lion return to 11-man footbail BRETT BREMER Martin. gram. “He has been through the pro­ Sports Editor Martin, who has plans to coach in gram and he has coached in the pro­ the Pennfield program this fall, con­ gram before, and besides that he has a It’ll be some time before tinually appealed to the MHSAA in an high knowledge base of what is going the Lions are ready for a late attempt to allow his players the chance on. I believe he is going to be a play­ November football game again, but to participate in postseason football, ers’ coach. He is surrounding himself at least it should be at least techni­ but to no avail. wi± a good staff, and a lot of people cally possible in the coming years. Martin’s team did reach the have stepped up who want to help that Maple Valley High finals of a special 8-player want to be a part of ±is.” School announced this tournament for teams in a Harvey said much of his staff will be spring that Fuller Street similar situation (too large made up of returning coaches. Elementary principal, to meet the MHSAA 8-play­ The bottom line is getting as many long-time district coach, er standards) at the end of kids out that we can get out so we can and member of the Lions’ the pandemic altered 2020 sustain that 11 -man at the JV level and 1997 state runner-up foot­ season. Maple Valley was the varsity level. That is the ultimate ball team Trent Harvey 7-2 last fall and finished on goal,” Wilkes said. will be ±e new varsity top of the Tri-Ri ver 8-Player “If our numbers are right on that bor­ football coach beginning Trent Harvey Football Conference. The derline and we can fifth-quarter kids wi± the 2024 season. Lions only losses in 2023 back and forth then that is what we Along with the hiring were to a NorlhPointe Christian team can do. We have some decent prelim­ of Harvey to lead ±e football pro­ also too large to compete in the state inary numbers for kids now. We have gram, the Lions are planning to postseason and the Martin Clippers to wait ‘til August 12 to see who all move from competing in 8-player who went on to win their second shows up.” football back to 11-player football straight MHSAA Division I 8-Player “[Harvey] has charisma. He can get beginning this fall at the varsity State Championship. people to follow him and do what he level. Harvey already had player and par­ needs them to do, and he can get some The Maple Valley varsity went ent meetings wrapped up or on the kids to come out who have been on the 5-5 in the fall of 2018 reaching the schedule before he was through coach­ fence to come out and play. He does MHSAA Division 7 Football post­ ing his second season of varsity boys’ a really good job of mixing discipline season in the 11 -player game. A golf this spring. He also had a stint with a little bit of sarcasm and a little drop in participation resulted in the leading the Maple Valley varsity boys’ bit of humor, which 1 tliink is what the Lions moving to 8-player football basketball team for four seasons from kids need. in the fall of 2019, but the Maple 2015 into 2019. Currently, the 11 -player football Valley High School enrollment Weight training sessions are on-go­ schedule is all set for the Lions. They number was too high to fit under ing a few times a week throughout the will go on the road to face Potterville the maximum set by the MHSAA summer. Thursday, Aug. 29. The home opener to compete in the state’s 8-pIayer “It is kind of like his legacy,” Wilkes for Maple Valley is a Big 8 Conference tournament the past five seasons said of Harvey taking over the procontest against Springport Sept. 6. under former head coach Marty *» ♦ ♦ I I I V I i �> • r 1 •• V 1 J I * I pt I 4i n. •’’.r * » *2.^. .1 % I b s 2 il WWW.HastingsBanner.com , THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 11, 2024 .n -ab* ■ ** • ■<] I • -Litt f Li i •<* «i*'« •; .. t I • I I J I 1 T III» 1^— • •'* .a* M'* * I «t ** T»»Wi * • * - j; ir 1 PT ’1 I «* k ft arr*. /a li’i i I j A* < 1 k < BB t ri • ir T’ • *. L I >** •s s. s wa <1 w Jb 9 t Til b I* 4 J Kil**** Ti* T: •> <» »AI' » 1 I <1* k Lxi •5 ’ . » .-^***' <r uAkL 4M « ' •) k‘ r ■» « i 4 1 •tA •’a I a X 9 * t’ I .J ks Tr '<* lz/.\ *. - SSX .. riHi 1 s •J X ’ l» •TR. I ' f B t** «• I << I z 3B *>< - s «b * I 1 ir 4 ■ nil » I * '< I IF 4 **•. 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There are also plans for Power Wheels races each night for youngsters wishing to compete with their own vehi­ cles. The Friday evening show will also include an MWFA demolition derby. The Super Kicker Rodeo is planning bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, ranch bronc riding, girls’ barrel racing and team roping competitions. Gates to the grandstand open at 6 p.m. each night, one hour before the shows start. The grandstand will warm up with harness racing beginning at noon on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, July 13-14. Entry into the harness racing events is free. There will also be a free antique tractor pull Saturday, July 20, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry into the fair is $8. Children 8-and-under are fee. Parking is free. Sports Editor K • f & 4 J I 4« * :i ..« . IL I 4. *« IdEjfc 11 f w * X . 1 I i I I »rsJ t < V T n 4- V, LJ . 4 t-x 1 s A 4 I LI 4 I ®/^ « I r J .T s •■***- ■Glbssi^*' ! 25'’’ "MAA Vt ' I »■ L • k 15 *>.• * I• X 4 •h \ >« A a 'Mr; J W ^Mi'VT.wr Youngsters, cowboys and cowgirls will get the chance to test themselves during the Super Kicker Rodeo in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair Wednesday, July 17. The event often takes a break from the bull, riding and barrel racing for youth events like the mutton busting competition. I The prime time 2024 Barry County Fair grandstand shows kick off at the Barry Expo Center Monday, July 15 with the Mud Mitten Race Series mud runs. The spectacles at the grandstand will also once again include a couple nights of Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derbies, a Super Kicker rodeo, the Michigan Truck and Tractor Pullers and a Michigan State Fair Supercross event. The evening grandstand shows begin at 7 p.m. throughout the fair week. The cost is $10, not including fair entry, to see the Mud Mitten Race Series Monday and the Truck and Tractor Pullers Thursday, July 18. The cost is $ 15 to enter the grand­ stand during the Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby Tuesday, July 16 and Friday, July 19; the rodeo Wednesday, July 17; and the super cross Saturday, July 20. Unique Motorsports will follow up two days at the Iona County Fair before heading to Hastings for its Bump and Run Off Road Derbies. Both nights of Group of seven ballplayers earns all-state accolades r BREH BREMER Sports Editor A group of seven Barry County area ballplayers earned spots on Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) all-state teams for their performance on the diamond this spring. Delton Kellogg senior pitcher Chad Stopher was named honorable mention all-state in Division 3. He put up a .434 batting average with a .779 slugging percentage. He drove in 26 runs while hitting two home runs, ten doubles and three triples. He played first base and was the pitching ace for the Panthers this spring. He went 5-1 on the mound with his only loss coming in a Division 3 Pre-District ballgame against Kalamazoo Christian. Delton Kellogg head coach Brian Risner said he was told by the Kalamazoo Christian head coach, Jim Deters,. as as they left the field that Stopher was the toughest pitch­ er his Comets had faced all year. Kalamazoo Christian went on to win a district championship. Stopher threw 48 innings this spring. He struck out 59 batters including a school record 17 in a win over Martin early in the year. He finished the year with an earned run average of 2.10. Risner said that no mater how dialed in he was or how well things were going, Stopher was always working on his craft. The DK head coach, in his first year leading the Panthers, said Stopher grew up playing with several members of the Delton Kellogg team and then started high school at Gull Lake before coming back to Delton Kellogg for his senior season. Risner let Stopher call his own pitches, and would regularly tell him “great sequencing” as he came off after an inning. “He IS a student of the game,” Risner said. “His fast­ ball, slider and change-up are all plus pitches, but it is the way that he mixes them in situations and the way 5♦ J er and Wilkes as an outfielder. The IJon team had senior infielder Camden Carpenter ^d junior pitcher Jakeb McDonald earn honorable mention all-state. Lakewood put a pair of seniors on the all-state teams in Division 2. Senior pitcher Landon Makley earned second team all-state honors this spring and senior shortstop Blake Price was named honorable mention all-state in Division 2. All those all-state honorees earned all-district and all-region recognition first. For the Delton Kellogg Panthers, Stopher joined Elliott Rogers in earning all-conference honors in the Southwest Athletic Conference Central Division and teammate Keegan Hill was named honorable men­ tion all-conference. Fellow Panther Collin Muskovin earned academic all-region honors. Stopher also earned a spot on the Kalamazoo Gazette’s honorable mention Dream Team. Risner said that Rogers came up big in relief of Stopher in the Panthers’ postseason game against Kalamazoo Christian, getting out of a one out, bases loaded jam and allowing his guys to stay in the game. Overall, Rogers had a .324 batting average on the season and drove in 17 runs while playing mostly third base and some shortstop. “Elliott’s presence, you can’t ask for a better kid that is the most important part of this guy,” Risner said. “No matter what you ask of him he does it. He had a lot of key hits in a lot of key situations.” The DK head coach said he’s looking forward to having a handful of his returning players with him later this month as he hosts Five-Tool clinics for area youth beginning July 21. J *1 I •’ > fI s I ■ • liX .'M ft I BA n^T’ > $ , I s I t .ji. . I « ■ b lS ^7 I ^1 ♦ ♦> •l I .• I « A; A li^^anoi ‘Vi * I SL > I IS •• I . n r1 « •r p* ••••I, ♦ I • ' T , ! » ►. J-ft _____ : r •5 Delton Kellogg senior Chad Stopher was named honorable mention all-state by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association for his performance with the Panthers this spring, (Photo by Brett Bremer) r Sign-up going on now for Summerfest sporting events <• • I Tu K ® makes him special. The Maple Valley varsity baseball team certainly had a special season, reaching the state semifinals in Division 4 The Lion team has four all-state honorees. Seniors Callan Hoefler and Ayden Wilkes QPrnnzi H '•> ........ uamcd second team all-state in Division 4, Hoefler as a pitchSi MICHAEL KINNEY f. PLUMBING Kg Licensed Master Plumber p; Licensed Journeyman Plumber m New conslruclion, remodel, repair, drain on A repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Inslallalion Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 It License #8110376 ) Sign-up is going on now for the annual Corwell Health Pennock Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The run will take oft from the Thomapple Plaza at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, as a part of the annual Hastings Summerfest. The Kids Free l-mile Fun Run is slated for a 9 a.m. start. The courses will head mostly south east from there along East State Street. The cost to participate is $35 for those 18 and older and $25 for those 17 and younger when registration is done before Aug. 4. After Aug. 4 the cost for adults is $40. ’ Registration can be done online at spectrumhealth.org/summerfestrun. Packet pick-up and late registration for the 5K will be held Friday, Aug. 23 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m at the Corwell Health Pennock Health & Wellness Center at 1005 W. Green St. in Hastings and from 6:30 a.m to 7:30 a.m, at Thomapple Plaza Saturday, Aug. 24. Late registration for the Kids Free 1 -mile Fun Run will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Thornapple Plaza the day of the event Carson Lenzinger won last year’s 5K on the men s side with a time of 17 minutes 44 seconds Lu" Kcame from Emily Blocher ' who hit the finish line "1 24:49. The 5K had 121 total finishers in 2023. The 2024 Hastings Summerfest will include other sporting opportunities as well includins a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park the annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Toumam ent at Tyden Park and Weightlifting downtown thLT/F and a iin a link to h *dund online on the sports events page at hasting ssummerfest.com. rx 3] > I I Q 2 ■ ' s Q. o s (A I co I I 4) ** -S £ 1 / r** ♦ ♦ t♦ t ] � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-07-18.pdf 8c60c1eecd4df598d8a932eb3baacdd6 PDF Text Text r INSIDE ’COUNTY BOARD TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR ADMINISTRATOR TODAY'S EDITION iK 5^^ MEET COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES ♦ k PAGES 0- •4 1.1 4 < > / k k L PAG E 2 ? PAC 1 f •*" I ii * « THE HASTINGS DEVOTED TO the INTERESTS OF BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 28 ) t. •J r I I 1 111 / -w 1 1 SI * BJ -k VI SINCE 1856 1 I I 1 *, t 1 * I 1 lA . ii” sr< tr! f * V F I .* '9I > « •* I 9« f: SI' Jl 4 V’ J d >1 1 fr I i t 1 ;«S ii L <x <* 'J 4' C 5i I c .. 1 I Ar H i' ” 1 r i fflir f m Ik f* «i I I I. ■ f ’i I j ii; I t r 39 J * I i 4 t ’ • 1 I r I IA < I . I w *.. •z 1 1 f < ? 1 •• •< rl. .1.5 » I ! *9 If T» 1 * 1i » J i: t no I BARRY COUNTY Thursday, July 1 8, 2024 www.HasfingsBanner.com kM CHARLTON PARK BLOWS OFF SOME STEAM t J*. ET SI re 1 f.: J I W'7 i I / I? » 4 / Fair-goers enjoy rides and games on Tuesday evening at the Barry County Fair. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) • . 4-H students and onlookers piled into the show arena on Tuesday evening for ■ a hog show. I I• J Jk Campers hold steady through pair of storms as Barry County Fair opens for the week JAYSON BUSSA A couple of times. The 171st installment of the Barry County Fair kicked off on July 13 at the Barry Expo Center and continues through the rest of this week until Saturday, July 20. A pair of late-night storms both Sunday and Monday nights pummeled the area, but despite their severity, have not had much, if any, of an impact on each day’s programming. In fact, if anything, the back-to-back severe storms helped cut through the oppressive heat and ushered in much milder weather. Sunday’s storm persisted for hours, bringing plenty of rain, lightning, thunder and a bit of wind. The next night, a hurricane-like storm made its way to ±e region from the Great Plains, track­ ing winds as high as 90 miles per hour in Iowa. Luckily, when it reached the fairgrounds, the winds weren’t nearly as severe. t Editor For the last few years, the Barry County Fair has been blessed with outstanding weather. It’s one of the factors that fair board president Dennis Redman cited as a reason for three strong years of record-setting turnout. But, alas, one good storm always seems to sneak into the mix, and this year, fair-goers got that out of the way early. 1 I 'I I I 4 ci I I I r*- See COUNTY FAIR on 3 I V s J I k k * J a”*r 4 L 4* k t I F kJ. Vr « \4 1 9 I B » i u. . ' k’ 9*1 11 L. F T^. ic.' r 1 1 * I ? 4 < E1 L LI cB 4^ i: * r 1 J ic^t: [I . riiL. J . • p ’ j si Barry County Sheriff candidates make their case to voters during public forum Staff Writer Four county sheriff can­ didates made their case to the public on why they should be Barry County’s chief law enforcement official. Hosted by View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith and Hastings Banner Editor Jayson Bussa on Monday night, candidates were brou^t on stage at the Hastings Performing Arts Center and interviewed by Bussa one-on-one. All candidates were -i.; r ■ U’? 1 I •4 * f IffT I • • M" A ' — - k « a/V $ . JJb If i t !✓ 4 • 'V »# I ■I t 7 —f 'k. » . «- 1 I /J i? r ♦ 1 k r* MOLLY MACLEOD t tI* « •r I » ’’ b»-.v *: I J » .■•tv r » 1 I 1 ;i- I « Richelie Spencer first started at the Barry County Sheriff’s Office in 2000. She currently serves as a sergeant and is credited for establishing the department's K9 program. Here, she speaks with Hastings Banner editor Jayson Bussa as part of an event featuring al! candidates for Barry County Sheriff. (Photo by Hunter McLaren) HUNTER MCLAREN village manager vacancy continues in Lake Odessa, former frontrunner slams council IT— > t 7« J 1 I J I ’K’- .. ( •. ! A •• -f* 5^' Copy Editor 1^4 > hJ r F r ft I 4 9 F< Eight months into Lake Odessa’s village manager vacancy, council members voted on Monday to offi­ cially rescind an offer of employment to Jacob VanBoxel. Moving forward. Interim Manager Gregg Guetschow will stay the course in Lake Odessa at least until after November’s general election when the village manager search will resume. VanBoxel was in attendance at Monday’s regular council meeting and spoke during public comment, seeking a statement retraction from Trustee Carrie Johnson. The statement in question was made by Johnson during July 1 *s special meeting. At that meeting, a pro­ posed employment contract between VanBoxel and the village was voted down 2-3. Johnson, along with Trustee Jennifer Hickey and President Pro Tempore Martha Yoder voted no on that A 200-acre property in Rutland Charter Township that once served as a summer camp for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo is now state land The property at 2451 Erway Rd. is now part of the Barry State Game Area. A celebration on Monday after­ noon marked the official addition of the land to the game Tu’ “ now has 17,318 acres under the management of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources “We own it. This land is owned by the people of the See VACANCY on 3 See CAMP on 5 See SHERIFF on 4 > After a ceremony to celebrate the addition of a 200acre property to the Barry State Game Area, visitors were given a chance to take part in trail hikes guided by DNR staff. (Photos provided) Former Boys and Girls Club camp now part of state game area GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer I I I I I I ilHIlWHI • *04179 9 1101 0 S z r*^ 3 I LiJ FAN FAVORITES RETURN TO HASTINGS LIVE PAGES « ?3 « .t 3.' 7* I • *^4 a .¥ ♦ ♦ • ♦ Spend it here. Keep it here » SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 v , ^1 ■ ■» ■■ SHOP LOCAL T. i I IS TZ I I I I INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. "• 12 t I L0310U092 I 1 •*♦1 the HASTINGS BANNER 9 •- ■ ■( - ■- ■!■ 1 «>wb: I ' —• 5** • > t ♦ ♦ I s 4 * i 1 �w ^9 z I * 1R * J ft t J if I w r Commissioners to interview four applicants for county administrator on Friday 9 J ^vww.HostingsBannor .com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 18, 2024 £ I / r z! I » t 4 nd z i A * ■ Editor : find his replacement. r.u l During Tuesday morning's meeting or the board s committee of the whole, commissioners went into a closed-door session to review applicants and decide which ones they From left to right. BCMCA Medical Director Jennifer Mervau, EMT-P Provider of the Year Joe Johnson from Thornapple Township Fire Department and MFR Provider of the Year Chris Jozwik from Johnstown Fire Department (Photo provided) f would like to interview. County board chair Dave Jackson told the Banner that 20 candidates applied for the position and were vetted by GovHR’s consultant Ryan Cotton, who has been working alongside the board for the search. Of those 20 candidates. Cotton recommended 11 for potential interviews and the commissioners whittled the list down to five. The county revealed the names of those being interviewed on Wednesday morning, and they include: Eric Zuzga, Director of Community Services for the City of Marshall; S. Tutt Gorman, Chief Administrative Officer and City Manager for the City of Portland; Stephanie Fox, Executive Assistant for the City of Kentwood and David Pelon, Deputy Court Administrator for Barry County Trial Court. BCMCA recognizes Barry County first responders and EMS personnel > 1. •9 The Bany County Medical Control Authority recognized EMS personnel and first responders during their sec­ ond annual awards dinner. The board met last Tuesday to celebrate ±e honorees. Those recog­ nized included MFR Provider of the Year Chris Jozwik, Johnstown Fire Department; EMT-B Provider of the Year Shelby England, Thomapple Township Fire Department; and EMT-P Provider of the Year Joe Johnson, Thomapple Township Fire Department. EMT-B honorable mentions includ­ ed Cody Eister, Mercy Ambulance; Sara Visser, Castleton Maple Grove Nasvhille Area (CMGNA) EMS; and McKenna Preslar, Brandon Luxford and Xavier Estrada, Thomapple Township Fire Department. EMT-P honorable mentions included Garrett Lennon, Hickory Comers Fire Department and Lifecare Ambulance; Patrick Alleman and Sandra Egleston, CMGNA EMS; Kathy Velthouse, Wayland Area EMS; as well as Pattrick Jansens, Cas Vugteveen, Mike Powell, Collin Chrenka, Bryn Lymbumer and Kevin Bull, Thomapple Township Fire Department ? / r rf . YM •J 9A 4 I* ■* >. J iS-<' os' #« Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will work to select a new county administrator in coming weeks. (File photo) - rt z < w tbusias® * i*--- ^11' I itia A fifth applicant withdrew their name and will not interview. Interviews will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday in the Board of Commissioners chambers in the Barry County Courthouse. A second round of interviews is also on the books, slated for Tuesday, July 23, when a decision could potentially be made. When Brown steps away, he will leave empty a role that he has maintained for 30 years. He is part of relatively massive turnover in key roles in the county as the upcoming election will usher in new faces as county treasurer, register of deeds and clerk. •• I 3^ y HOli^ Russell^ c City approves $150,000 plumbing contract for lead water line replacements infi-astructure projects. The projects will see the replacement or improve­ ment of water mains along a signifi­ cant portion of bo± streets. City crews will work on replacing water mains as well as replacing water service lines to homes and buildings in the area. Plumbers from Advantage Plumbing & Drain will work inside the affected buildings to complete the connection of the new lines and meters. The new water infiastructure comes as part of±e city’s estimated $18 million HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer Work on lead water line replace­ ments are set to begin next month. The city has approved a $154,000 contract with Advantage Plumbing & Drain to begin replacing lead and galvanized water services throughout the city in August. The contractor is set to replace approximately 100 services by May 2025. The work will coincide with the city’s planned Green and Market Street <(3 plan which calls for the replacement of all lead drinking water infrastruc­ ture in compliance with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy standards. As part of its drinking water standards, EGLE requires municipalities throughout the state to replace at least five percent of its lead water services each year for 20 years, when they will have been completely replaced. The Green and Market Street project is one of the largest of the overall plan, with a price tag of $6.3 million. event f 5* i9‘ WCANC* «• tV 5 >f HUNTER MCLAREN nearly in half. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said the city realized the error shortly after the incorrect bills were sent out July 1. Corrected statements were sent out July 5. Anyone who received an incor­ rect bill should have received a cor­ rected bill last week, Moyer-Cale said. While tax rates were properly record­ ed in the city’s tax software, a tax abatement meant for some industrial properties was accidentally applied to most properties throughout the city. The industrial facilities tax (IFT) abatement currently applies to only a select handful of properties throughout the city, Moyer-Cale said. The error affected a majority of the bills sent out on July 1, but some taxpayers may have been unaffected. Moyer-Cale said it’s unclear how the error occurred. Staff Writer The City of Hastings has reissued ad valorem tax bills throughout the city. after an error led to rates being slashed ft^^^V^d IVe support the youth of Barry County during the Livestock Sale at the 171'‘ Barry County Fair ! SOUTHSIDE AUTO BODY 2295 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-953-1239 Fax: 844-494-6245 chad@millersouths!deauto,com • Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 • Chad & Jennifer Miller - Owners J “Even though millage rates were put into the software correctly, it looks like ±e IFT rate got applied when it shouldn’t have to the ad valorem tax bills. That effectively reduces the rate that’s displayed by about half of what it should’ve been,” Moyer-Cale said. “We were able to identify the problem early and send out corrected tax bills.” While all affected taxpayers should have received a corrected tax bill, Moyer-Cale encouraged anyone with questions to contact city hall at 269945-2468. “Anyone who has questions or con­ cerns, or maybe they didn’t get some­ thing in the mail and they feel like they should have, they’re encouraged to contact city hall and we’d be happy to get them the correct information,” she said. 3 juK T> 1k >11^ I «> ) City issues corrected tax bills after error lead to significantly reduced rates ’e I 51;*'' V administrator. .... , With current and longtime county administrator Michael Brown set to retire at the end of August, the county board has embarked on a journey with recruiting firm GovHR to I mon JA JAYSON BUSSA r fr ✓ - ✓ <1 t County Board of Commissioners is set to interThe Barry ivom; , view four candidates vying to become the county s next > •'x * I ft < f '1 10^ « -J <*•1 8^* TC •c* aiesni»» iasfflto'iraiW® I H'l.'l! jofKisia L1^ slimiiitaiBisiliiS E!-S:T.t:T i«-L»; fl^ioaiwidiiheiTk &iSiEKu:f]P?«r \^iei pushed bd^ti I I <1J K >1 nbxxEix^ I * 1 WiMibeR voted.'■Il * *’i " V 44 « 41 4ft b-on jiffilC 5**-yI* •• *• ^r»« flwei V Ltf • 4 fct 1 retractiai •l s; ; <XH ♦ DO YOU LIVE OR WORK IN BARRY COUNTY? i. *^ SCAN M Fi® I St! r « WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! ; -a I 5- as *<1^ J I I5T •5c 4 < J bl Take ttw comniunitv health survey to share your insights and help improve the health of your community. i ^***’'^1 Complete the survey for a chance to win a $20 gift card. 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A , I Cs •3 I « ■ T'^A *'. 1 (.' r «• Hi -rc^ 4 IT ‘^r I'TS’ ? • 4 I ' ' n, ♦ I Allis Chalmers farming equipment was highlighted at this year's Antique Gas and Steam Show, held last weekend at Historic Charlton Park, (Photos by Molly MacleodI i * \' s 'v , *'J* I X *'!N. ‘<1's:n ■ C* .k MOLLY MACLEOD Copy Editor ^as The Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club’s annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show returned for its 52nd year last weekend, with antique trac­ tors and steamers from across the Midwest filling the Historic Charlton Park grounds. This year’s festival was a success, despite heavy rains flooding the park the night before the show opened on Friday. Though the antique tractor pull was canceled due to the muddiness of the grounds, festival-goers had a myriad of options to be entertained by. Between a flea market, food vendors, equipment demonstrations and a trac- x -C 'C: s S' cr *•4 ’*»«llili 4 X « SX» ‘ “™“ These metal benches, located next to the sawmill in Historic Charlton Park, are one of the many improvements Gas and Steam Club members made leading up to this year’s show. BLOWING OFF STEAM: 52nd Antique Gas and Steam Show in the books X •Ppte A Charlton Park Gas and steam Club member wS nnh <he park's 1884 Westinghouse steam engine. The rare piece of 7 * ' <> I ^set I tor parade, gas and steam enthusiasts kept busy. This year, Allis Chalmers farming equipment was highlighted at the show. The Cappons, longtime Gas and Steam Club members, were also high­ lighted as this year’s featured steam family. Case Cappon, a descendent of the family’s first Gas and Steam Club member, Cornelius Cappon, could be seen on the Cappon family’s Russell & Co. traction engine at times throughout the weekend, marking five generations of steam within the family. Though the show is now in its 52nd year, organizing such a large event, featuring hundreds of antique tractors and farm equipment, is no small feat. Members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club have been busy in the months leading up to this year’s show, making several improvements new to this year. Attendees of the show may have noticed new metal benches across from the sawmill, where members of the Gas and Steam Club were doing demonstrations throughout the week­ end. Gas and Steam Club President Daryl Cheeseman said the new benches are a vast improvement. “These used to be just wooden planks,” Cheeseman said of the benches. “In the spring, we took the old wooden ones out.” Gas and Steam Club members also replaced the metal exhaust piping in the sawmill ahead of the show. Another project underway at Historic Charlton Park is the construction of a sidewalk that will increase accessibili­ ty throughout the Historic Village. Cheeseman said it is the consistent and growing support of sponsors and volunteers that help make this show a success each year. “Our sponsors have really stuck with us and increas^ed our sponsorships this year, which has been a tremendous help becau/e everything costs more,” said Cheeyeman. “Our sponsors, quite a few of tnem have contributed more than they have previously, which was a big help.” M VACANCY !«5e Continued from Page 1 contract, with Trustee Michael Brighton and President Karen Banks voting yes. Trustees Rob Young and Terri Cappon were not present at that meeting. At July 1 ’s special meeting, Johnson opened discussion over VanBoxel’s proposed contract by saying “While we haven’t met since the village coun­ cil meeting when we went into closed session, not everybody was present at that meeting. I realize that we can’t talk about what was mentioned in closed session, but my concern coming out of that meeting — I have to be care­ ful here — the problem for me is that Jacob VanBoxel lied to us. To me, it is a current problem that impacts his employment with the village. It makes this agreement a no-go in my opinion.” VanBoxel pushed back against that comment on Monday, calling it slander­ ous, and requested a formal retraction. Council members voted 5-2 on Monday in favor of officially rescinding the conditional offer of employment to VanBoxel. Trustees Brighton and Young dissented. Following the vote, Banks prompt­ ed Johnson to respond to VanBoxel’s request for a retraction. “I wish that Mr. VanBoxel would have been forthcoming with us. That would have changed the tone of the contract,” ••’’wisslntss. Hies I 'iS' rt- ysasfansasijjj «r«lefaii*it(|itsilie® mo?- I 4*. jsbrritei'Walesiii 1s isL .fe-Cile said, ‘"(WiiiiliiiiMi'ilKiniNffli assise propshmJ- ohasisffldmMs^iaxbilk- ■ 4 J. ni «» ir.ir< < sxcfjjiQeaisnai ti-ifiK i i bemalamieiitffibill, *7t!:5 fs At±iL^ i?:is£i . *r .Wakflsrtanj'OfKfti .- isosTiiLsaiW Vlur ffMfr “Ain'OKfifiolis^ f i.: 1 u Iw ID liif nail aod ibf)'fel lik Is SOT I ! to ra&t cii)'W and we'd lie hw loataiiieiwijifi*®' Tiimi i* J t ^tfciyTile said siifssi I' ^sr? 1 I *b •-1 COUNTY FAIR Continued from Page 1 1• I I For the brave campers at the fair'ounds, it didn’t seem like a big deal. “It’s part of the fair experience,” Austin Zurface said with a smile. The Zurfaces have been camping at the fairgrounds since 2018. They’ve seen weather more severe than what the weekend had for them, but they were still cautious. “We watched the weather, including the radar. We were going back and forth and texting back and forth deciding if 1 should go home or if it was ok to stay,” said Tera Zurface, who stays out at the fairgrounds with her kids while Austin ventures back home each night to feed animals. “We determined after watching the radar that die worst of it would go south. So, we made that call.” Rene Dykstra, whose kids are fifth generation in showing animals at the Barry County Fair, is a hardened camp­ ing veteran at the fairgrounds. She was also relatively unpliased. “It was a little bit of rain. (Monday) >u □ I a ^.R I I fflSMN Johnson said. VanBoxel was not pleased with that response, telling The Banner, “I certain­ ly do not feel like that was a retraction of that statement, which is disgusting.” He also pushed back on several con­ cerns council members cited when dis­ cussing the rejected contract earlier this month. Wi± the zoning administrator duties, it was not my intention to put any­ body out of work,” VanBoxel told The Banner. “That was brought to me by the interim (village manager) and the vil­ lage president because my understand­ ing is ±at ±e person they, have (Zoning Administrator Jeanne Vandersloot) is looking to retire or leave.” VanBoxel said on Monday he was willing to take a pay cut to be in Lake Odessa, where he would have been compensated $93,716 per year, along with a $7,000 yearly bonus for his duties as zoning administrator. He noted the competitive market for municipal managers and his offer of a four-year non-compete clause in his contract. Council members approved a pay­ ment for Guetschow’s interim man­ agement services for $4,388.28 for his work between May 16 and May 31 at Monday’s meeting. Guetschow has been serving as Lake Odessa’s interim village manager since Feb. 12. He is paid $90 an hour for his services to the village. The council plans to continue con- I I affA I L night didn’t seem to be as bad as every­ one was anticipating,” Dykstra said. “You still batten down the hatches. It’s the Barry County Fair. If you camped here very often you know there is at least one good storm.” In her time camping there, Dykstra said she has seen everything from torna­ do warnings to winds that have tom off awnings and upended campers. Did she even lose sleep during the recent storms? “A little,” she said smiling. “Not much.” With a promising forecast the rest of the way, the fair continues today, Thursday, with ladies day, where ladies get in for $2 admission until noon. Friday morning will feature the live­ stock sale at the show arena, which is a huge engine for financial support for the many 4-H students throughout the coun­ ty and beyond. The fair will wrap up on Saturday. Rides and carnival games will be available at the midway beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and noon on Saturday. Annual July Sale 0 Off Fabrics ‘X (excludes sale items) •• Sale ends July 31st Pick up station for Linus Project & Hulst Cleaners T'/tan^fuCto an American! J 1 I QUESTIONS; ASK US... IH V/& rr 218 E. State St.. Hastings • .•%! *» Il 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station tracting with Guetschow until after November’s election, when four council seats are up for grabs. There are no plans to alter the terms of the contract in the meantime. VanBoxel, who is no longer employed by the City of Coldwater, said Johnson’s statement at July 1 ’s meeting could make it harder for him to attain future employment. He addressed the claim that he lied to the council by not disclosing a “skeleton” in his closet. The incident in question relates to an open intoxicant misdemeanor charge VanBoxel received in June 2017. VanBoxel said he was leaving a fund- raiser/^ a passenger in a golf cart. He was cited for having an open drink in the cupholder. “Why would this not be a concern to the people who hired me at the City of Stanton and the City of Coldwater? The answer is simple — this is a fiivolous charge that has had no impact on my body of work. I was not driving; I did not place anyone’s life in danger. So if this is considered to be a ‘skeleton,’ then Tm sorry, but you are not serious peo­ ple,” said VanBoxel. For more on this story, look to this \veekend s edition of The Lakewood News. J ■ • Igr J 1 r k i : t* >- /I /I > I 1 FOCUS •< “S*. H »IJ' / i Financial J d" »» t » ' i' ’ ( I I A 5 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor Member SlPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Rnancial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Avi Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Whom should you choose as a trustee? When drawing up your estate plans, you might find it useful to create a revocable or irrevocable trust, ei±er of which can help your estate avoid pro­ bate court and give you significant control over how and when your assets are distributed. But who should oversee your trust? As the person who estab­ lished ±e trust — known as ±e “grantor” or “settlor” — you can also name I yourself as trustee. How­ • Trust - In thinking about whom you might want to serve as your trust­ ee, the most important at­ tribute is trust. Do you trust that this individual will al­ ways act in your best inter­ est? If so, ±en they may be a good trustee candidate, but you’ll also need to look at other considerations. • Financial management skills - The person you choose to be your trust­ ee doesn’t have to be an accountant or a financial ever, this may not be the professional — but they best move, particularly if should be skilled at man­ the trust is irrevocable. An aging their own financ­ irrevocable trust protects es. And they should be the assets in the trust from well-organized and good creditors and civil judg­ with details. ments, but if you serve as • Mental and physical trustee, this protection will fitness - Your trustee could disappear. It might be more serve in tliat position for advantageous for you to be many years, so you’ll want the trustee of a revocable to name someone who is in (living) trust, which can good physical and mental be modified without much health. Of course, things trouble and allows you to can change over time, so move assets in and out of if you observe that your the trust and to change trust chosen trustee has begun beneficiaries. You should to suffer physical or mental work with a qualified es­ decline, you may need to tate-planning attorney to name a successor trustee in determine which type of your trust document. trust, if any, is appropriate • Conflict of interest for your situation, and to - You want your trustee get some guidance on the to carry out your wishwisdom of serving as your es in a fair manner — so, you should pick someone own trustee. If you decide to choose who doesn’t have a consomeone else as trustee, flict of interest with any you’ll want to consider the of the beneficiaries you’ve following factors: named in your trust. Of course, this can be tricky if you want to name a family member as trustee. So, if you do, you’ll need to spell out your wishes clearly — to the trustee and to other family members. Here’s something else to think about: Instead of choosing an individual, you could name a corpo­ rate trustee. By doing so, you can receive some key benefits, such as objectivi­ ty and potentially avoiding some of the family-relat­ ed disputes that can arise when an estate is settled. Also, corporate trustees have the expertise and resources to navigate the various tax and inheritance laws affecting living trusts. Whether it’s a trusted J* or a corporate entity, the right trustee can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your living trust and, by ex­ tension, the outcome of your comprehensive estate plans So, start your search the help you need and take the steps necessary to 1 I ) I 1 ™ye at a choice for trustee that’s right for you and your family. piis article ^as written by Edward Jones for we by your local Ecbvard Jones Financial Advisor. FAvan/ Jones, Member I I �z 1 sX »( » 1 X w « v/v/v/. HastingsBanner.com 4 Thursday, July 18, 2024 HASTINGS BANNER the DO YOU HAVE YOU MET? REMEMBER? ra' HOPE SALMORAN AND PEPPER Hope Salmoran likes animals. “Yeah, I have a lot of animals, Salmoran said. “32 chickens, two cats, one dog and two birds. Parakeets. This year is her first showing ani­ mals at the Barry County Fair, where she’s showing chickens and one of her dogs, a two-year-old Bouvier. Her three show chickens placed firsL second and fourth. Her dog did well, too, but might need some more practice before he's ready to do the agility competition, she said. “I showed him Saturday. I'm not going to be doing agility with him because he's scared of the tunnel,” Salmoran said. "He growled at it and tried to bite it.” She plans to continue showing ani- ■ mals at the fair, with hopes of showing pigs in ±e future as one of the more lucrative animals to show and sell, she aims to save her proceeds in a college fund. She wants to attend Michigan State University one day and study to become a veterinarian. Once the fair is over, she’ll be shifting her focus to orfe of her other passions — horseback riding. Salmoran, 14, has been involved with horse vaulting for nearly eight years. “I started out riding, and then I saw people doing cool tricks on horseback. I said, ‘Hey, I want to try that,”’ Salmoran said. “That’s how 1 got started doing it for fun, and now I’m doing it in competitions, too.” For those who are unfamiliar, Salmoran said vaulting can be best described as gymnastics performed 4* Anyone looking to donate or hire Salmoran for yard and farm projects, pet care, cleaning and more can con­ tact her mom, Jodie Rykse-Salmoran, by call or text at 616-608-2157. For her dedication to following her passions, Hope Salmoran is this * week’s Bright Light. Music I like to listen to: I like country a lot, and pop. I like some Disney songs, because Disney songs are fun to sing! Favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean, all of them. I also love the Marvel movies, too. I’ve watched all of them. Biggest challenge: Definitely keeping up with the animals and *i homework during school. I’m homeij schooled, but I go to different partnerships on certain days. Pm most proud of: All of the on horseback. She said her routines typically start by mounting her horse accomplishments I’ve made in vault­ ing and how far I’ve come. I feel while it’s already moving. She’s very proud that I was invited to go to already been traveling to practice and compete, but she’s getting ready Germany, Favorite thing about Barry for one of her biggest trips yet in County: Tm sunounded by country. October. I don’t like the crowds, so I love that Salmoran has been invited to 1 can drive down the road and ±ere’s attend a vaulting clinic in Germany, horses, cows and sheep. And there’s where she would have ±e chance a lot of nice people here! to train and practice with some of Each week, the Banner profiles a the world’s most renowned horse vaulters. It’s a huge opportunity that person who makes the community could teach her a lot about the sport, shine. Do you know someone who should befeatured because ofvolun­ she said. “Germany is the place to do vault­ teer work, Jun-loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, orfor ing,” she said. “It’s where some of any other reason? Send information to ±e world’s best vaulters are from.” Salmoran has already started saving J^ewsroom, Hastings Bannet: 1351 H. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; money but she still has a ways to go before she can afford to go on the trip, or email news@j-adgraphics.com r" \ ► FUNDRAISING JAILBIRD — BANNER AUGUST 2, 1990 — ‘l 6 4 I r "Convict" Denise Howell of Hastings tries to ‘make bail" during the American Cancer Society's Great American Lock-Up fundraiser Tuesday morning ^5 I at the Hastings fire barn. 4 'SW' K'S' t f 4 4 <-r A '£*enW to 1 I *< * I, >7- i ■AL I *. s f * r - ♦ » t * d ' 1 5tl)W" *.4 i n R 3 lk*< *WH* 4 * i J 0 I "2 Rs t i hnstan’ 1 ■ '.rl -u I AX A * *« 'r I f ci^^’^l^^w'ansesc^ il'* get 2 •. * <jjrcartanO, resi® tided sP6P‘‘^ .|,3g5(C£i k xt n .ejeey','e-tcr '“'Si’*'* •?! A -. ;<■ < *f 4. . rP 9 toBanyCwnly. V t *7 SHERIFF Ti r Continued from Page 1 % «< % provided with the questions ahead of the event. One candidate, Barry County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Noteboom, was unable to attend and was interviewed before the event. The interview was recorded and played in full for those in attendance Monday. Noteboom, bom and raised in Barry County, has been a Nashville resident since 2021 and currently serves as a deputy in the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Noteboom brings with him over 20 years of law enforcement experience half of which was gained from his work for Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office in South Carolina. Noteboom said as sheriff, he’d hope to use his knowledge and experience from working at a larger department to help things run smoothly here in Barry County. He said he’d also work to provide training opportunities for deputies utilizing his experience and certifications gained through his time as an instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Some of his priorities once in office included increasing pay for sheriffs office employees, raising morale in the department and striving for greater transparency. Noteboom said he would hope to work closely with county com­ missioners to secure funds for a new jail. The sheriff has to work with county commissioners in an efficient way — maintain good communication with them, let them know what’s going on, let them know what we need,” Noteboom said. “There’s also federal government grants that can help pay for that stuff. There’s a whole bunch of different avenues to make this happen. We absolutely do need it.” Rutland Township resident Joel Ibbotson is the only candidate not currently serving the Barry County Sheriffs Office, and has no prior law enforcement experience. He hopes to bring an outside perspective to the department and utilize his 15 plus years of experience operating his truck­ ing company J Transport. “Something I like to say is that my law enforcement experience comes from the other side of the badge,” Ibbotson said. “I get it from the posi­ tion of the civilian interacting with the officers, and so forth.” While this is Ibbotson’s first time running for public office, he remains actively engaged in local govern­ ment. In 2018 Ibbotson founded the Government Accountability Forum, a grassroots local government watchdog group. The group’s first meeting was held to discuss conditions at the Barry County Jail and other perceived issues at the sheriffs office, Ibbotson said. Ibbotson said a big reason he chose to run was because he took issue with the department’s long-running inves4( UI r I u '>■ < Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf spoke to members of the public during Monday’s forum for sheriff candidates. Leaf is serving his fifth term as sheriff and running for reelection. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) Rutland Township resident Joel Ibbotson is the only candidate in the race for sheriff with no prior law enforcement experience. Ibbotson said he hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the position. tigation regarding election integrity in Barry County and beyond. Throu^ investigations conducted through the Government Accountability Forum, Ibbotson said he found no evidence to support election fraud taking place in Barry County or elsewhere in Michigan. “Whether the truth is popular or unpopular, whatever the case is, I want to be known as the person who’s bring­ ing that to light,” Ibbotson said. “When we started looking at the election integrity, we found out that our elec­ tions are free (and) fair. They’re solid. They’re virtually impermeable here in Michigan.” Richelle Spencer has over two decades of law enforcement experience under her belt, starting work at the Barry County Sheriffs Office in 2000. She currently serves as a sergeant but has also worked as a corrections officer and as part of a multi-jurisdictional undercover task force. She’s credited with spearheading development of Barry County’s K9 program, utilizing an extensive background working with German Shepherds as the department’s K9 handler from 2006 to 2015. Spencer pushed back against senti­ ments that she was “running against” longtime incumbent Dar Leaf. I m not running against him. Tm wanting to make things better in the sheriffs office and in our community,” Spencer said. “Our sheriff, he’s been ’ need to include the construction of a new sheriff’s office facility. The proj­ ect presents an opportunity to create a joint law enforcement facility that could house the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, Hastings Police Department and/or Michigan State Police. Citing the Calhoun County Justice Center as an example, Spencer said a similar facility in Barry County could encour­ age collaboration and cut down over­ head costs. “We’re really locked into saying (we need a new) jail, but it’s not just the jail that we need. It’s a facility for the sherifTs office,” she said. “So when we talk about that, you’re talking about a justice complex or justice center.” Incumbent Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, currently serving his fifth term in office, is running for reelection. Leaf said if he remained in office, he hoped Sy(MZacteyZ^>® rdtfi ri'S T 3 cWwfitwesly*’ r75 canpasson Txar •’ HkTS SUBMITAlfna *15 .* 1 & IT Vet'NeiwSMP*^^-^' sM^toanattK-sjsTr'-; * lA . T r,' ft A II'.. : * alaaleienhhathaj'Bpa;=f*:£SCx \A.( 5* * f pfftteMUlrarewejTsr^rre tei^andsss^tcffiiis.y;;not 0®! 250 as fd o "o T ’TC-7 T w .... * P^otanyte?®,-. f I 3nd9Wers l®^C)cle.feiNe®:. •** < 1**^ ** » weeks Efe £ I Ur- M *• V, I i* ft * 1. > « i j 1 ♦ 1 ..’t’ • * Ttev. CAMP Pagel H»: ®«f41ii MV at »5»f >s La •act .)>• 3 ft.. wA ■* I • kt'■‘51 J ■ »\ •* ' ' <1 I •4\ • < DID YOU SEE? I I 1 l®i i 4 I fe.. C / X-. A ■ V • <« «k K. • •« 4 s?5b v :• I?”*..' f ■'»» 44i 9 there for a long time and he has done a lot of great things for a long time. But, now we’re ready for a new season.” Faltering morale is the biggest issue currently facing the department, she said. Spencer, running as a Republican, aims to stay apolitical while running the department and focus solely on law enforcement issues. “Does it really matter (that I’m a Republican)?,” Spencer said. “Because we’re talking about law enforcement. We’re talking about taking care of you guys and your issues.” When considering the construction of a new jail, Spencer said it’s important to remember the project will likely also 3 ». ■•4 't i iCilSL ■ za. V 4. •rr.:' c -***< i>^i‘ ♦ -' ,'i ‘“t 1.' r A g— .4 I /r E f • « f H :v > * r* -T 7^ • DEMOLITION DAY A building that served generations of ThornaoDle Kellonn dents - from high schoolers during World WafTlo prSoots z— ’■R . &«« . ' in more recent years — is no longer. IS Demolition crews last week began demolition work on the disthofc m Learning Center. Crews from X-Treme Demolition of Sanr^l r? J down the district's oldest building, which dated back to 1938. (Ph^X) I ♦♦ I A azoo to continue working to raise wages throughout the department. “We were top of the pay scale when it comes to comparable counties before the economy crashed in 2008, 2009,” Leaf said. “In Barry County, it’s taken us a long time to get caught up. That is high on the priority list — getting those wages up there, getting the bene-' fits package back up there.” When asked why voters should choose him as their top candidate, Leaf said what you see is what you get. “You know what you’re getting here. You’ll get leadership,” Leaf said. “There’s stuff you don’t know that I’ve done in the last 20 years here that just doesn’t make the news.” Leaf listed some changes that have arrived in the office during his tenure, including a computerized bond system, remote inmate visitation and allowing deputies to keep their patrol cars at their home. The department has also maintained education, career and men­ tal-health focused programs and part­ nerships for inmates. Leaf said. The department has been able to do this while understaffed, Leaf said. Once the department can implement pay raises, Leaf said he hopes to see the department come closer to fully staffed. Then, work can start on craft­ ing a millage proposal to fund the new jail. “We’re understaffed, we’re having a hard time getting people in here. The (wages), all that stuff, that’s going to be our next steps coming up. That’s going to have to happen,” Leaf said. “We’re going to have to start shucking out money. The jail project itself, I do not see how we are going to get out of that without a millage.” 3 •• < 2 t ♦4 s ii �A ’w I I Ibld^lNGS BANNER t i WXN I ■ i letters from L Don’t '"OSS with the forward "”»mentum of the airport Airport board to ) J I® lived in close I* Fellow law enforcement officials agree — Spencer right for the job .Ji A' 9 I Lj 6:' - , 'I b 7’ * J X .ii * 1-1^- • ws 7 I 2vi/, II r* Gary and Shirley Jones Hastings r *“ “Wils Jah.,, 1 I J 1 LJ To the editor: I’m relieved Sergeant Richelle Spencer is running for Sheriff. In my research, Spencer impresses the law enforcement professionals with whom she works. Sergeant Tyler Peasens of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said her mo­ ttvation, intelligence, tenacity and compassion uniquely qualify her for this role. Amber Janses cites that Richelle's charismatic person­ ality drives everyone around her to be self-motivated and positive. "Richelle will ensure all staff is pro­ vided adequate training, restore partnerships with other agencies and the court and bring focus back to Barry County." Assistant Commander of Kalam­ azoo SWAT Zachary Zuk stated she treated victims, suspects and citizens with honesty, integrity and compassion. Bill Eberhardt of the Michigan State Police said of Spencer “She quickly became a leader, her char­ acter beyond reproach, integrity unwavering. We need Sheriff Richelie Spencer Pamela Engterth Hastings h SUBMIT A LETTER 5 TO THE BANNER LEnERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY fa'aifdiiMsiiiiiiij i 1 ■k . W** *•* sajhliatj'ouseebiiajoiia "YoulLB'slaw'iegecH liere. You’ll gEilea^,''lisi ^w^FesiWJoel (DtcsTstheortycaTdfdateifi ■ z “Ihere’sstiiffjnoih'tlaiMrAih beinEl)elasl20]fckidaiiB rci^iysWwShPo prior law doesn’t mate [lie roOT^e^tewJbbolson [eaMsomecifflffiblK s.^jheTopestotz^ssfesh amved in die office K^fitotheposffli includingacon^’iicri^^?® ranoleininateiiita^iiilaS^ deputi'esloke^tojatrolaii^ la* tote. IkdepartKit^ ILl IT* 9 f! •4 li n; pr eajiesaBaqi!«“?®®^ * toted jaJtoffifociisdpnRW otops for teiesr teal® Ilie denartnieni has TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 ESTATE SALES If- ESTATE SALE 5146 S M-43 Hwy Hastings. July 19th. 20th, 21st; 9a^I 5pm. Vanous antiques: including I household items and tools. Modern I furniture & tools, household items I outdoor furniture, garden tool, tob^I gan and sleds, camping equipment. I bikes, fishing poles, wooden gold i clubs, and much more! Sheriff Leaf defends Constitution, maintains moral integrity We soon will be voting for candi­ dates in Barry County and across this nation. One of the most im­ portant issues on the ballot are candidates who are running for Sheriff's Office. The sheriff is the highest office in the county, hands down. The Sheriff’s Office is of such importance as to have the most qualified individual who holds on to moral integrity. Christ Jesus told us to judge a person by their fruits. Well. I am going to do just that. Several years ago. I was listening to a preacher and on his program he was discussing the importance of a sheriff, the morality of such and, does he hold on to the Constitution of the United States that he was sworn to uphold? In a nutshell, I made an appointment after that with our current sheriff, Dar Leaf. The first thing out of my mouth when I sat down was "Are you a Christian? and also was he loyal to the Constitution. His answer was simply “yes.” From that point on, I have built a strong Christian friendship with Dar Leaf. We do not always see eye-toeye, of course, but we sharpen our iron when talking. When you get a chance, test the waters of our can­ didates and see where they stand on issues and test their integrity. I tested our sheriff Dar Leaf and can assure you, my family and I will vote for Dar Leaf. Rod Romeyn Middleville View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or any sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All letters must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cycle. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. 5 CLASSIFIEDS R and ’Of decades ®0“ ® IS important to us. Mark Noteboom has worked hard nhrt'Tr '' ® successful, thriving airr, years, we've watched Its growth. One of the projects we work on with Mark was handled pro­ fessionally and smoothly. Airport Commissioners, we hope to see continued growth at our air­ port. Please vote for the guy with the proven record. If it ain't broke don’t fix it goto t interview three Th I’lanager position Conn/ 'A^^® Hastings City/Barry X Ij OUR READERS I SSI I Thursday, July 18, 2024 I I BUSINESS SERVICES WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. 9 garage sale GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY, August 2 and Saturday. August 3. 9am-4pm. 13304 S. M43 Hwy, Delton. Toots, motors, housewares, furniture. Arnish king bed, misc. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying ^emiums for Walnut. White Oak, Tu­ lip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)8187793. 1 Returning favorites and powerfui voices piaying at Thornappie Piaza Now over halfway through the season, the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series this week features returning favorites, a kids’ program fusing movement and music and a band that combines funk, soul and R&B into one unique vision. Programming continues at Thomapple Plaza today at 11 a.m. with Generation Pound for Playing at the Plaza. Generation Pound is a youth-oriented program that uses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness and teamwork skills. By combining exercise and interactive activities, kids will leam new ways to explore move­ ment and embrace their creativity. Friday at the Fountain’s concert features Matthew Ball, the BoogieWoogie Kid, and his fast-paced, upbeat performance that promises to be fun for all ages. Ball per­ forms songs from New Orleans and swing-era favorites from the Great American Songbook. He performs at noon tomorrow on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. This week’s Friday Night Feature brings Detroit-based band Laura Rain ana The me Caesars. Inspired 1^ and by the spirit of classic recordii^^ from a bygone era, Laura Rain 9reates her own envi­ ronment of exp/vssion with a powerful and soulful voX^e. Established in 2014, the band to across North America. Their perfoirnance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19 al Thomapple Plaza. / Hasting Live guests are encouraged to bringfclankets or lawn chairs. The conce on stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Ro clubs, will be open for evening perfomances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping/non-service animals and outside alqphol are prohibited. There are no rap venues. Shows will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and gen­ erous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. ftp Id J p I 1 ..t ^4 I J b r *M JI r • s rf ^0. A I ! / / 9 '*^3 1 *1 « I « & < Matthew Ball, the BoogieWoogie Kid, will fill the Barry County Courthouse lawn for his performance tomorrow afternoon. Si r K 1^' I rr >■; Laura Rain and The Caesars will light up the stage at Hastings Live’s Friday Night Feature concert tomorrow. V CAMP t 9> I .i Sises,latf*T itrjs ecdr? Udi*®”®'' jai -W:’rcun < • Jalil Si' J nt? sal dift^ J' I* 5 S' I I I 1 I I 1 I * Continued from Page 1 state of Michigan,” DNR Southwest Region supervisor Matt Mills said. “That’s exciting. We own it — for us, and future generations.” The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy purchased the former camp in February from the Boys and Girls Club for $1.25 million, then donated the land to the DNR. These properties are so important to us, and so hard to get, because of ... how fast these parcels sell,” DNR wildlife biologist Randy Heinze said. “If this property would have went up for development, there would have been housing through here and a main road and a cul-de-sac. It becomes (a trespassing) issue for us, as well as lots of habitat loss, and lots of... (land) lost for species of concern. This is a great addition for us. SWMLC president and executive director Mike Larson said that the Boys and Girls Club property had been identified for some time as a potential addition to the game area, since it was surrounded by other protected land. The conservancy’s Freese Preserve is just south of the property, while the Michigan Audubon Society’s Warner Sanctuary is immediately to the north. When Larson learned that the site was owned by the Boys and Girls Club, he sent a text to Matt Lynn, the club’s chief executive officer. The two had previously worked together at a United Way agency. “By the next day, he (says), ‘oh, we’re about ready to list the property.’” Larson said. “I’m like, ‘Whoa, hold your horses. That first communication occurred in November of last year. It took just IM I O' . uW I * .* z .-t'c HZ' ♦ ♦ <^lt's so important that we protect these types of areas, and that we expand these types of areas, because we have to make sure that we are resilient for coming climate change that’s going to happen in our area. 99 Tom Groos Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Board Vice Chairman board, said the property represents “one of the ... largest wild areas left in the southern Lower Peninsula.” “It’s so important that we protect these types of areas, and that we expand these types of areas, because we have to make sure that we are resil­ ient for coming climate change that’s going to happen in our area,” said Groos, the great-grandson of legendary Hastings industrialist Emil Tyden. “We have to make sure that we preserve species diversity, and we also have to make sure that all of us have that sense of wonder, and of feeling small when we go out in the w'oods. Because if we lose track of how important nature is in the world, we're all going to be in worse trouble than we are today. The property includes Podunk Creek, a tributary that is connected to Glass Creek, which is a known trout stream. There’s about 1.3 miles of frontage on the two creeks. It’s also home to the blue racer, a type of snake that has been in decline in recent years, as well as the Eastern box turtle, which is on the DNR’s threatened species list, Heinze said. The property is super-attractive already to deer and turkeys, and there are resident beavers on the property, which have in the past backed up Glass Creek and produced a nice wet area that attracted some waterfowl ... From a hunting aspect, hunters have been super-excited to get on this prop­ erty. They just can’t wait. It’s going to be a huge addition to Barry State Game Area that way,” Heinze said. Some of the buildings that have been part of the camp are being tom down or moved, Heinze said. Mills presented an award to SWMLC for its efforts to acquire and preserve land. He noted that the conservancy It three months for the land conservancy to close on the property, Larson said. “Il took a lot of individuals and orga­ nizations to come together, to create a partnership that allows this to happen,” Larson said. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo had used the property as a summer camp for more than 50 years. The club last used the site for a camp in 2018, Lynn said. “We at Boys and Girls Club are so grateful in knowing that the land will continue to remain a place for people to enjoy, to explore, to evoke curiosi­ ty, to venture and traverse through, as they choose to,” Lynn said. “Not only that, we’re also grateful that this expe­ rience to interface with the land will continue to build spiritual connections, support personal healing, peace of mind, assist people in finding answers to lingering questions, and most importantly, continue to create lasting memories for generations to come.” Tom Groos of Tyden Ventures, who serves as vice chairman of the SWMLC has been involved in several other recent land acquisition efforts in Barry County. Since its inception in 1991, SWMLC has acquired approximately 8,000 acres of land in Barry County to be preserved in a natural state. That's the most of any county in the conservancy’s nine-coun­ ty region, SWMLC development direc­ tor Miko Dargitz said. After the ceremony, visitors were given a chance to take part in trail hikes guided by DNR staff. NOTICE POSITION OPENING -CustodianBarry County is looking for a full-time Custodian in our Buildings Grounds Department. The starting base pay is $14.01 per hour with benefits. General duties include; Provides daily cleaning of County Facilities. Please email Jeff Hall at JHall@barrycounty.org with questions, to request a full job description, or to submit a resume with cover letter. ♦ ♦ V * *J • ? l' r 1 •41 K 4tit ’ - V • '-v • J .;k.t “ tJ *4 ■ :• r V I Ki h 'f ’I �u z 1 ;4 ix < v/ww.HastingsBanner.com 6 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 18, 2024 T* OBITUARIES VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. Mary Agnes Weatherhead Mary Agnes Weatherhead of Wayland, Ml and Englewood, FL. age 101, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and finished her race Monday July 8, 2024. She was born April 10,1923, in Cleveland Ohio, the daughter of Herschel and Marie Driver, sister to Martha Driver. She graduated valedictorian from Shore High School in Euclid, OH and attended one year at Cleveland College/ Case Western before transferring to the University of Michigan where she graduated in 1945 with a business accounting degree. Mary met and dated her future husband the late Edward (Ted) Weatherhead while at Shore High. They were married September 8,1945. After college graduation, Mary worked as a bookkeeper as they started their family with the first of 13 children born in July of 1946. She would experience steady home employment where she managed the “family business," overseeing exponential growth for the next seven decades. Later she partnered with Ted to run the consulting company Weatherhead Associates. A Mary was a devout Catholic dedicating her spiritual life to Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the Church. She penned a memoir in recent years titled Faith First. Mary served on many committees and volunteered at each parish she attended. She prayed daily for her family, church, country, the world, as well as complete strangers. Another passion of Mary’s was the maize and blue of the University of Michigan Wolverines. She was delighted to see her team win the national championship in football in January of 2024. Despite the trials of their season, she somehow saw signs” her team would prevail. Mary saw motherhood as a calling and is survived by her 13 children, Jim (Diane) Weatherhead of Middleville, Ml; Pete (Barb) Weatherhead, of Grand Rapids. Ml; Mike (Jean) Weatherhead, of Woodhaven, Ml; Joan (the late Michael) Holmes of Grand Rapids, Ml; Charlie (Sharon) a •> f A > iI !>> I r 1; HASTINGSBANNER^ that were invented before the many games Weatherhead, of Woodhaven, screens came on the scene - Cribbage, Ml: Bill (Carol) Weatherhead, Scrabble, Bridge..., you name it, she of Newaygo, Ml; Martha (John) played and usually won! LaVoie, of Grand Rapids, Ml; She especially enjoyed her aniiual farnily Tom (Deby) Weatherhead, reunion (40 plus years) which she would of Mesa, AZ; Andy (Cathy) Weatherhead, of Grand Rapids, host each summer at her home on Gun Lake Ml. So beloved, she was thrilled by Ml: Bob (Shelly) Weatherhead, the 90 percent attendance at each reunion, of Hicksville, OH: Madelaine which always made for a large crowd. Jones, of Traverse City, Ml; Memories of Mary will rernind those who Steve Weatherhead, of Phoenix, knew and loved her to fight the good fight, AZ: Mary (Chris) Overbeek, of Murrells finish the race, and keep the faith. And Inlet, SC. She is also survived by 44 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. always keep your chin up. Mary was preceded in death by her A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, July husband, Edward (Ted) Weatherhead: 16, 2024 al Sts. Cyril and Methodius grandson, Bryan Weatherhead; son-in-law, Catholic Church, 159131st Ave., Wayland, Mike Holmes; and granddaughter-in-law, Ml 49348. . , Francesca Weatherhead. In memory of Mary and tn lieu or Mary enjoyed watching her children and flowers, memorial contributions may be grandchildren in their sports, music, and made to the Wounded Warriors Project. other activities. Her drive for competition The family welcomes memories and seemed limitless, as she enjoyed playing, messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com watching, following, analyzing, and in Mary ’ s online guest book. keeping score of the many games in which Arrangements made by Kubiak-Cook she, her children, and her grandchildren Funeral Services (Wayland Chapel), 312 N. competed. She was active playing games Main St., Wayland, Ml 49348. with others on her iPad. She also enjoyed L >•/ 4 *'^'>'5 O' f Fy tl**^ u .- M f a •• >5. .<tr> » - _\ lec£f^ y Margaret Rose Wilson designing and creating wedding gowns, theatre costumes, and square­ dancing apparel and many other fabric works of art. She was a skilled baker and designer of cakes. Her work included beautiful wedding cakes, novelty cakes, unique birthday cakes, and cupcakes that were both beautiful and delicious. Her skill in painting drew statewide acclaim when her oil painting was selected “Best in Show” at the Michigan State University Home Extension state-wide competition. Margaret was a dedicated and fierce lover of nature and animals. She was a founding member of the Drayton Plains Margaret Rose (McKelvey) Wilson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Waterford, Ml. Margaret was born on January 7,1929, in Hastings, Ml to Harry and Estella (Harding) McKelvey, the second youngest of 10 children. Margaret graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart, Arnold Wilson, in 1949. Margaret obtained her teaching certificate from Barry County Teacher College in 1948. She taught K-8 in Barry County and 4th Grade in Saginaw County. She was a tutor and assistant librarian at Cooley Elementary School in Waterford, Ml for many years. Margaret was a very gifted and talented artist. She was a skilled seamstress. 5 2 W* I Worship Together at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... s •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH II We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to wwwJifegatecc.com. Sunday Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Website: www.hastingsfree Website: Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N, Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Malt Moser, Lead Teed, Assistant Emma Pastor Worship Miller, SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.;• 1 Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle & S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 49046. Pastor Pastor Roger p.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. night Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Grnp/iicv A V HJSnNGS Fibtrglaaa ProducU 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I « s I p *♦ • A I IJ « Itli e, yi ■-is 31& 1^* r> lIKj StfK^ S^‘53S ;r*-- * *^i < xal^ffs V. «-* • -rpiWf!" « «« T rkslS*? 7«* szji5/3;‘3r3i 1^ IB"*— i5srv"-tSi3Sik e’jiaKTSfais^L I* sssriXiii^s » acKVii’i: »sidRsi:KaR '.x^ ‘'Mitef, ‘*1*^*' • -«®fc ^’^■ui^aaia^ a 3X w% HWWiS nJlUCUte tiiu . Si®!) ft a 1 1 h - la Mitchell Gayle Gillens Mitchell Gayle Gillons passed life with a heart full of laughter away peacefully on July 5, and love, spreading joy < r: 2024, in Grand Rapids, Ml with effortlessly wherever he went. his two daughters by his side. His ability to leave everything Hl He was born on December better than he found it was a A 19,1955, in Hastings, Ml, testament to his character and -■r to Wesley and Opal (Harvey) the indelible mark he left on the I Gillons. world. Mitch graduated from Mitch was preceded in death L Hastings High School in 1974. hy his father, Wesley Gillons; His professional life was brother, Jeff Gillons: sisterdedicated to serving others, retiring from Hww’ and nephew, Nolan the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2008 after 30 years, and also working mntho*^ '^^tried on by his for the Hastings Area School System. k® H l^illons; daughters A man of many passions, Mitch Ashley Gillons; found joy in the simple pleasures F viah^ Sybaztion, of life. Mitchey or Goob, as he was an^ri ninn 3"?} Wesley; brothers, Greg known by his closest family and ?StS? k' sister, Terry friends, spent his life creating joy for nptiho with many nieces. those around him. Whether he was nephews, and friends bringing flowers to the ladies in town _ChaZ A memorial service D '"as held at or at home with extracurriculars while Main Pavilion on engaging in lively discussions about SratSin’ fl / ’ doomsday prepping, antique cars and MemS ° '' ® potluck following. collectibles, or preserving mother youHaSn M can be made to nature, he always brought a smile to Arrannem® hilarity in Mitch's name. everyone he met. Mitch was and continues to be a gift 3n online condolence visit and light to this world. He approached '"ww.girrbachfuneralho^ e^net e Jh ** « ■X L- . "4 ;1 I*. w r.^ AMMmV MARRIAGE LICENSES Ho(lJKllioblE0l|iiial 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 to act with integrity, honesty, and courage to uphold our rights and responsibilities as Americans. Having survived the Great Depression, World War II, numerous recessions, and several other American conflicts of war, she believed America was still the greatest nation on Earth. Margaret was a Christian, having accepted Christ as a young lady. She prayed daily and worked hard at being a good example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Magaret was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Wilson (having shared 53 years together), her parents, Harry and Estella McKelvey, siblings LeRoy McKelvey, Clarence McKelvey, Isabella (McKelvey) Bensinger, Arthur McKelvey, Laura (McKelvey) Keller. James McKelvey, Marie (McKelvey) Walters, Margarite (McKelvey) Davis, Ted McKelvey, and son -in-law Gordon Custer. She is survived by her children Linda Custer, Victoria (Steve Widman), and Kevin (Susie) Wilson; grandchildren Leeah (Steve) Roberts, Matthew (Stephanie) Custer, Megan (Craig) Yeoman, Heather (Carter) Hensley; great­ grandchildren Grant Yeoman and Griffin Yeoman. Her beloved dog "Ladybug” survives and will be cared for by her daughter Linda Custer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests honorarium donations be made to: Joplin Humane Society, 140 E Emperor Lane; Joplin, MO 64801 or Drayton Plains Nature Center, 2125 Denby Drive: Waterford, Ml 48329. Visitation will be at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at noon, with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., Jeff Williams officiating. This service will be livestreamed at www, facebook.com/GirrbachFuneraHome. interment to follow at Wilcox Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Nature Center, preserving over too acres from housing development. She was an active volunteer for many years using her love of all creatures and nurturing them back to health, so they could be released in the 3 wild. Many, if not all, of her dogs and cats were rescues, S which she loved and cared a for deeply. Margaret was very proud of her family. She was passionate in genealogy J and spent countless hours researching her family heritage. She was proud of and loved all of her siblings and was especially close to her younger brother Ted (who preceded her in death) and his wife Clara, who survives her. The family’s centennial farm, established in 1880 in Barry County, was a great source of pride for her and remains today in the ownership of the Ted McKelvey family. Margaret loved to travel. Her family would cross the United States in a station wagon and pop-up camper, visiting state and national parks. She would look for a “special” rock from each state, which she used to make a rock garden at home to serve as a reminder and memoire of her travels. She loved nature and found beauty everywhere she went. Her favorite trip was when she and Arnold traveled to Hawaii for their 50th wedding anniversary. Margaret and Arnold loved to square dance. They were members of the Clarkston Squares in Clarkston, Michigan for many years. Margaret designed and created their matching outfits, and they enjoyed the square-dancing community. Margaret was a proud American. She was honored by the Armed Services for her ancestors and family. She believed that less government was better and that all politicians should be held accountable Jordan Sue Smith, Shelbyville and Ezekiel Bert Dtllenbeck. Shelbyville I w i: I ♦ < V ojglas DeWitt, Middleville I I I L Middleville and "J^^^k-Robert Gipe. Middleville S David^ujfRapids and Jecol^ 1 I w « J % Kotarak. Wayland I ’Vt; ' » a *• t k t 1 �I Nr. Ik ^3n My^lNGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, July 1 8, 2024 •r •• «X k i1 7 I. THE PAG rp *1 h V I, * 1 1 Hastings Manufacturing 1 A; its origins and growth % BANNER NOV. 15, 1990 1 • I i w 9 ' ESTHER WALTON In this story, M.L. Cook told of the early products manufactured by the Hastings Manufacturing Company. The original article was in the March 6, 1941, issue of The Banner, and it was his continued history of the manufacturing concerns in Hastings. “In the order of time, the next fac- tory was the Hastings Manufacturing Company, which began operations here in the building (located at 206 N. Michigan Ave.) That was soon after H.B. Sherman of Battle Creek had purchased the capital stock of the Consolidated Press and Tool Company. “There was nothing about this very small institution in those days that would remotely suggest that it mi^t someday W'' iJ if *■«» ) 111 II I L’l I *4^ *=• < * i I 1 r ■*r :v «A r s’s T 525.““''* -r*, \ ’f*v « 41 H Vi w « * 1 1 t x^. . J. :. Ml II ... i’curtaiif ?S I t :‘nr:’'^1ry« nc MrMwxuUiulihAMMjiArku t J I r* ibrb M / t ft » -•J; .J J ’Mfc-rT V* Ik, ’4L . ' fr . 1.4 < •/ .>u bW* * -• 'T •: J I---- AM V I?-*. I I ( The Hastings Manufacturing plant as it looked in the early 1940s. Press and Tool Company moved into its fine new Hastings factory. “For a time, we were busy in making a considerable stock of stabilizers to meet the expected rush of orders. But that rush never materialized. Gradually, however, our stock disappeared. Then, Henry Ford brought out a new model. But there were enough millions of the old Model Ts in circulation so that we should have had a big business. But the owners of these cars, it seemed, preferred to keep right on using their Lizzie without stabilizers, and would take the chances of an accident rather than pay the Hastings Manufacturing Company $3.50 for our valuable product. “I have long since forgiven the American people for their preference for the New Deal, even though I never liked it and like it less as time progresses. I think someday they will realize what it means and will have to suffer with the rest of us from the inflation toward which I believe we are headed. But those who support the New Deal at the polls are just as much entitled to their views as I am to mine. a So it’s easy to forgive and even forget, but I never had been able to forgive the 8 million American owners of Model T cars for their stubbornness, downright stub­ bornness, for refusing to buy the Hastings stabilizers at $3.50 per when our little company offered them the opportunity. “In this attitude, it is reported that the Ford owners were abetted by Henry Ford himself, who is said to have said that his cars didn’t need stabilizers; and if they did, he could furnish them for 50 cents instead of $3.50. Did you ever hear of such obsti­ nacy? “When it became evident that the stabi­ lizers were a ‘flop’ you who knew Aben Johnson will know that he didn’t throw up the sponge and quit. He found something else for the Manufacturing Company to make. And he picked on Henry Ford’s Model T again. This time with ‘real glass’ curtam lights fitted into a nice frame, to substitute for the holes that winter winds punched through the celluloid rear windows of the immortal Lizzie. Henry couldn’t say and as far as I know never did say that the Model T didn’t need our curtain lights. They made up for our losses on the stabilizer. So our score with the Model T was even. “It must have irked Mr. Tyden (Aben’s uncle) and made him smile, too, to think of our attempting to build a manufacturing business by making accessories for only one model of automobile when that model might be changed at any time and thus remove the need for what we made. Of course, we knew that, but we hoped Henry would stick to his Lizzie. “Mr. Tyden said one day, ‘If I were in your place, I would try to find something that all cars need and make that.’ “Two young fellows came to Hastings about this time and told the responsible heads of the Chamber of Commerce that •f VOTER .Af 'i * r > ) » (I sy E 4*> 4 I ;La "■* ■'“f 1 K % t ' V'1 «» r9 f - LrfS V. fl**' • I.;? * .'J 1 3 :5 f «L ... ' It* /' ♦ *iT. '* J I I X > ?■ 5tp^ 2.fr ». - ’;f I ♦ f> , L_<£ M I *5 f', • 17 v' 4-. *4 V I 15 J I I 4 4 52 Al £-v W•tA'- » d rf- •*1 •M -4 *' • ... b 5:^ B*' * J SCHEDULE r** M i_; L HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY -•r'r; <* • . •* Mivii II III become the Hastings Manufacturing Company of our time. Nothing about it then would have indicated that in 1941 the I Hastings Manufacturing Company would 4 f be the leader in tlie piston ring industry of this country. At that time, no one connect­ ed with it would have dreamed of such a ‘ -1 possibility. The genesis of this company ’ St I '' -“I hjpH ^*'*^'*5 K '"""eroK was substantially as follows: te ««s l*ofterAZ “For reasons unnecessary to explain at this time, the writer (M.L. Cook) became >15 ■ interested in a device that was called a ‘Stabilizer for Ford Cars’ of the Model T I .‘’^aeloveda, vintage. P'Wlaij^ .'s a “The inventor was E.M. Barnes, who then lived here and is still remembered as an optimistic fellow, who devoted much time to making and patenting various articles. He drove a Model T car himself. It was in his experience at the wheel of that car, he explained, which suggested the need of this stabilizer. '!P “Those who remember gripping the steering wheel of the Tin Lizzie of those Si i good old days will admit that she needed stabilizing; for a slight twist of the wheel would be the signal of Old Liz to take a ^sssufvwedtiyhirE^iWr^lj,^ wild spring to the right or left, as the case {v2t might be. A stone or chunk of frozen mud in the roadway would send a freakish old to (Ste| Rote, Math gal on a cantankerous diversion from the , . (W) Coster, Mejan H straight and narrow path of safety and (eomaii, tab (Carter) Heofeji virtue, which would make the driver’s hair • ’•I* grj/idctuta Grant Yeoman stand like the quills of the fretful porcu­ yeoB, HerbeWdog “Law pine until he exerted himself at the wheel I j bpg2 and brought her back into llic roadway. survrvesantfwilltiecaredforlytr “Mr. Barnes found he could drive with daugtoLindaWer. comfort when his stabilizer was on the job. Infieuofflowers^thefamflyreg^ Several local people had tried this device torom donations be made b: and said they wouldn’t be without one on their Model T cars for several times its ha Lane;# MO 64801 Of Draylx cost. Plainsttre Center, 2125 DerihlS “Fortunately, the Ford car of that epoch Waterford, Ml 48329, couldn’t travel half as fast as the beautiful HsitatwillbeatGirrtertif® Ford models of our day, or there would Home, 328 8 Broadway; HasSf have been plenty of casualties; for no one Micliijan, on Thursday, Joi) 11, B could tell when a rut or stone would start atni)on,i»itliatuneralserw«M Lizzie toward the roadside. ,C5' a 1 p m Jeff Will* ' 4 I ’ “You get the idea, I am sure. It was a senfewllbelivestreamedilifl" dam good idea, too. But we couldn’t seem totwtcom/Girrtagw to take to the notion as seriously as we did. J.-S It appears sometimes as if the inhabitants Arrangements by Gi rt* Thursday, July 18 - Friends '«S< j k* of this country are a bit queer about seeing ws b®!20 fe leave an online M* Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Novel -“C t things as we would like to have them. Ideas Book Club meets at Tyden “After investigation had shown that the Park to discuss “Dial A for Aunties stabilizer actually worked as claimed; by Jesse Q. Sutanto, 1 p.m. and with many testimonials from users Friday, July 19 - Friends Book that it made Lizzie behave properly and II gayle Gi*'®"® Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday story keep on the road, this writer arranged time, 10:30 a.m. Be with a with Mr. Barnes to manufacture and sell and love, SP'*4 Saturday, July 20 - Friends the stabilizers on a royalty basis, starting Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon (fill a bag . I wis* operations in the frame building referred sale); Warhammer and Dungeons •-to north of the old roller mill. & Dragons in the Michigan Floom. “Not wishing to monopolize all the ben­ B testament o C, 10 a.m. efits and profits from the expected large Monday, July 22 ~ Crafting I / ItheindelW®^® business, I introduced Aben Johnson and Passions, 10 a.m.; Barry County : He«s.^^ my brother, William, to take an interest Explorers Adventure Hike at Pierce Mitch « PS also. We named our venture ‘The Hastings 19 ' Cedar Creek Institute, 10 a.m. i8> Manufacturing Company’ and that name Tiiesday, July 23 Baby Cafe, has never been altered, although the com­ i Oil'll..,. . n ,t4) 10 a.m.; Teen Murder Mystery. pany ceased long ago to make stabilizers. i„# Juli« 1 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 'Zi “I was anxious to have Aben Johnson ieilKH 5:30 p.m. Heal*' E f' ylh's in the concern because he was a business » ‘ ^X> f fn Wednesday, July 24 - Itsy 9^ getter. He investigated, as I did, and found A Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; that those who tried the stabilizer seemed Adventure for your Senses with more than satisfied with its performance. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 2 J So he set out to sell our stabilizers. He p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. placed an advertisement in ±e Saturday r More information about these and Evening Post for one issue, explaining f other events is available by calling what the stabilizer would do, and used A the library, 269-945-4263. other means that should have brought us a : ofhfe*'-'f large bunch of orders, but they did not. .(PYi I™',yr kno*^^ The American people did w>«i" not fall over each other in tlieir eagerness to buy stabilizers. ttlOSf* We sold some and contracted BnnjfCr■, dealers who gradually took % ! more, but the sales, to tell the truth, were disappointing. Licensed Master Plumber nn"- y rljacl'’" To add to our troubles, the Licensed Journeyman Plumber f building we had occupied was New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning, sold, so we had to move into BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS a very small part of the plant, Day Installation now known as Plant No. 2 of license ■ Ma? Office (269) 948-2248 //BIIO.VG the Seal Company, which was 011% vacated when the Consolidated Mobile (269) 838-5112 & Insured i they knew how to make piston rings, used in automobile engines. They said the car makers bought large quantities of them and the garages were now buying them to use in automobile repair jobs. “They said they would like to start the business of making piston rings in Hastings if they could obtain a suitable building. They did not ask for a large fac­ tory but desired one of sufficient size for a small beginning. If the business grew, as they expected, they said they would build the additions themselves. At the end of five years, it was agreed that they would own the plant if their payroll averaged $1,000 or so per month. “The Chamber of Commerce construct­ ed a factory in the Goodyear Woods tract in the First Ward, which they owned, and the men started their piston ring opera­ tions. “It soon developed that even if these gentlemen could make piston rings, they had no organization to sell them. Under these conditions, they approached Aben Johnson to see if he could arrange to mar­ ket the rings they made. “Mr. Johnson said he would try, and did, but the rings would not stay sold, for they were not properly made. Many of them were returned by dealers and their defects were fully explained. “He sent expert mechanics several times up to ±e Goodyear Woods plant to show these men what was wrong with the piston rings and how to correct the troubles. Either the fellows had become too lonesome up there in the woods, or too discouraged to keep on, or else they despaired of ever learning how to make good, salable piston rings. In any event, they quit making them. “Mr. Johnson welcomed this opportu­ nity. He consulted Mr. Tyden at that time, asking his judgment that the company could and should make piston rings.” And they did and still do. To be continued... /I I t. I www.barrycountyrepublican.org/voters-guide .1 ri i A i c e I 1 1 . v«-.. . 4/ « A ✓ 5 TYPE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER OR: t * 4 t ft L J I VI I **' * I I 4 I 'I fJ ' I \J ( J .1 MICHAEL KINNEY B PLUMBING t k V / » •J 4 RESEARCH THE CANDIDATES MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE! J 11 t 3 I 7 OPEN YOUR PHONE’S CAMERA SCAN THISQR CODE I 1 I ! Vote August 6th! ) « barrycountyrepublican.org VotO AugUSt 6th! PAID FOR WITH REGULATED FUNDS BY THE BARRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY f I* I I 'f ' ♦ * I i i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i IS *1^ t '1 KI' -I A Hi 'liv 9 T I* '9 i ’'t; X ) 'ft t* h t 1 X • k ) I I 1 .Il /•I I ViA '•S �.ih: ! z.a fO I ar r’ A 1! / .4’' / 4 f!^ I >9' - a I A -i ‘ - f t A*' f lll’t 'I J I THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 18, 2024 8 www.Ha5tingsBanner.com ;i ’’I t* i t I* r 9 t a PRIMAR 1 t 4.AJ I I I *4 • "TR > b 1 » <1 ' WM 1 j 'bRtti ■' It; TF T W <4 4 * ? ft r <• r ff?a ’ yj*’ I t A’ f Kir jFj* Si •I > L I '. 1 k* > E iii' I f v' ' *-2 «an • i J .w I i 4 r Mii •I? 1 ji UA -K 1 £ r 1 % * t • 714‘f!I J# :T'ii l''i f? • M t I r” VIU4 b I* ’ '1% I /</ Jz < m’ f.; tuf Jiii X 1 4: 4 ( j I r > F 4 1 * V /!'■ I a 1‘'.i I, l/i I ''-Jf ■-■ a tf ■ ■ fc z*' 4 i f z /. 6 K r 7 // f a Ck Meet more candidates vying for seats on the county board JAYSON BUSSA Editor All but one seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be con­ tested in the upcoming election, six of the eight feature Republican primary races that will be decided on Aug. 6. Last week, we published insights from David Hatfield (incumbent) and Zackery Corey, who are running for the Republican nomination in District 8, which represents the City of Hastings. The following are profiles on more commissioner candidates who are locked in primary races. i I*- a J* it* /fill''' KWn fl ' I’*”' I t 3 S*' Candidates in one additional race — the race for District 7 between incum­ bent Bruce Campbell and challenger Chris Allen — will be available in the upcoming issue of the Banner d ir t fl* f V ★★ irk DISTRICT 2 CATHERINE GETTY Incumbent Village/township of residence: Yankee Springs Township Occupation/profession: Executive Director, Blue Zones Activate Barry County How many years have you lived in Barry Count)'? -Wk I have lived in A Barry County cumulatively for .'iF •S ' 34 years. I was bom at Pennock Catherine Hospital and spent Getty a few years away during school and young adulthood but came back to raise my family in my hometown. Past experience in local govern­ ment (if any): Barry County Commissioner for two 2-year terms; Thomapple Township Planning & Zoning Administrator (14 years). Other applicable experience: I feel very strongly about giving back to the community that I love. I have been volunteering my time for more than 20 years to help make my community a better place not just for current residents but for generations to come. Some of my current and past volunteer roles include the Thomapple Trail Association, Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC), Barry County United Way, Middleville Bark Park Committee, Yankee Springs Township Parks Committee, Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, Middleville Heritage Days Committee and the Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority (DDA). What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? We need to adopt a solar ordinance for Barry County to provide for the local control of solar development siting standards. Another high priority is to complete the construction of the new Commission on Aging (COA) I I I*.I ’ I □ 4 1 facility. This is long overdue and will serve our seniors’ growing needs as well as provide local production of our Meals on Wheels meals, which so many of our Barry County seniors depend on. We also need a plan for a new jail, where it should be located and a plan to finance it with the least cost to taxpayers. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situ­ ations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? I think it is crucial for us to stay in our lane as county commissioners. Our main focus is to manage the official business of the county. I objected when the state legislature veered into our lane and pre-empted the local control of alternative energy facilities because that took away the county’s previous authority to regulate solar projects in the county. I joined my fellow county commissioners, and we voiced those concerns to the governor, our legisla­ tors, and other state officials. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local govern­ ments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? It is important for the county to keep up with competitive compensation as well as accurate job descriptions. Employees should be appreciated and appropriately paid for the work they are doing. In today’s economy, people can often choose to work almost any­ where so it is essential to create and maintain work environments where employees can thrive and see a future for themselves. Quality of life is a major factor in retaining and attracting quality employees. We are very lucky Barry County is such a beautiftil place to live with parks and trails, quality school districts, and rural lifestyle that attracts many people to Barry County. We need to continue to be a county where people want to live, work and play. DAVID LAANSMA Challenger Village/township of residence: Yankee Springs Occupation/profession: Executive Director, Blue Zones Activate Barry County How many years have you lived in Barry County? I graduated from ii Michigan State University in 1978 with a degree in David Animal Science, Laansma with an emphasis on bovine genetics and reproduction. My entire career, since graduating, has been in the agriculture industry-. Upon completion of my in-class studies, 1 finished my college career with two internships through MSU. My first internship was in the panhandle of Texas, where I worked on a large cattle feed yard. The second was in western Wyoming on a large cow-calf ranch. After the internship, I worked on the ranch for another three years. The recession of the early 80s brought us back to Michigan. In 1984, we settled in the Yankee Springs area and I started and grew a successful business which involved genetics and reproduction programs for dairy and beef operations. I worked across several West Michigan counties and eventually throughout the state doing training and management. I am still self employed working as a consultant for dairy and beef produc­ ers specializing in genetics and repro­ duction protocols and data analysis. How many years have you lived in Barry County? My wife and 1 have lived in Yankee Springs for 40 years. Our children attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools from kindergarten to high school. Past experience in local govern­ ment (if any): My wife and I were elected as Yankee Springs precinct delegates in 2022. Precinct delegates are the first level elected position in our govemf A Sw#! V 4 i .'b iX ment. We have applied ourselves fully to the precinct delegate responsibilities, which include active participation in the meetings of Yankee Springs and Thomapple Townships, the X^llage of Middleville, Thomapple Kellogg School Board and County Commission meetings. We serve to help get out the vote and to educate our voting con­ stituents. In our role as precinct dele­ gates, we serve as an advocate for our constituents representing their interest, concerns and values. We have gained enormous insight into the workings and importance of our local government and school board. Other applicable experience: I have served on different boards of a major cattle genetics company either as a board member or as a consultant. I have also served on various church boards and multiple committees. From 1985 to 2000, our family managed the horse program at the YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin. This included the train­ ing and management of a large herd of horses and the farming operations for growing their feed. Most importantly, was the safety, training, and rides for hundreds of children each summer, the management of the wrangler staff and the responsibilities of the budget. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priorit) ? We need to shed the overreaching and burdensome effects of overly aggressive state and federal policies as well as the overt influence of sev­ eral non-govemmental organizations (NGOs) that work to influence our local decision makers for the interests and agendas of the NGOs. We need to reestablish the importance and value of local control in decision making and implementing policies that truly reflect the needs and values of our communi­ ties. Barry County needs a new jail and these plans need to be finalized and executed in a timely fashion with no more delays. It is past time for our health department to be separated from Eaton County. We need to focus our tax dollar investments regarding health issues on what truly serves our county, our culture and our beliefs 10 « I( Incumbent Village/township of residence: Irving Township Occupation/profession: Retired rural mail carrier in Middleville; lifetime farmer. How many years have you lived in Barry County? 74 years. Past experience in local government: I have been a county commissioner for 11 years, currently I’m on the Judicial Council, Security Committee, 911 Vice Chair, Transit Board, Airport Board and Community Corrections Committee. Previous boards and com­ mittees include Health Board, Barry County Resource Network, Grievance, Public Works and Animal Advisory. Other applicable experience: Veteran, a volunteer fireman for 30 years — 20 years in Freeport and 10 years in fire and ambulance on Thomapple Township Emergency Services. Had officers positions in both services. Member of the Freeport Historical Society for 25 years, presi­ dent for the last five years. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of com­ missioners should treat as a high priority? Not in order of importance — 1. Hiring a new county administrator; 2. Getting our solar ordinance approved; 3. New jail — getting it in the right location and financed; 4. Finishing the new Commissioner on Aging building. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? I stay in communication with our stale senator and representatives about legislative matters — we can send resolutions that we vote on to the state, that lets them know how we feel about new laws. We also can voice our opin­ ions to the Michigan Association of counties for their help. Most important IS that we vote for the right people to go to Lansing to represent Barry County. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local govern­ ments tor a while now. How do you suggest Bari*y County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? We have competitive wages and benefits with our comparable counties. To attract employees, we need to be flexible with starting wages and ben­ efits, also be flexible with hours and working from home when possible. JOHN GALLAGHER Challenger Village/township of residence: Thornapple Township Occupation/profession; Information technology project management, tele­ communication construction manager, United States Marine Corps Veteran and small business owner. How many years have you lived in Barry County? 11 years. Past experience in local government: Barry County Republican Party mem­ ber. Other applicable experience: School board member at Barry County Christian School Middleville. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of com­ missioners should treat as a high priorit)'? Finding a cost-effective resolution for our county jail; Cut and reduce unnecessary spending by implement­ ing optimization of county operations; Stop increasing taxes for funding unfa- *0 alba*' ' i MSTR*’ I 0 Jlf«" Hl** r ***><*■ ifee« ar^ ^prufes^ SaJei- * « B tas M MU. ^£365 I -*- r S>^ xr;u ir W. Ml > PseiiKn* a aeiloal 1 gpfliWt flrCeiay I, 1^ V' JI SRC IX flflflfl AV .I|jUUVWa« J ?«2.i J HuBt e iiSi 9 iflfl s ;aii S2 BpCje^ 2s»:5*£ac33 .iaife£?rfa fl >Xi« M * ... * » •^Wnaniij * f w wo r « 5* a *tars ^*08 Hid a as f®«ia^ •i;il »fc •*«!» ^.*4 •* L’l A ^aai m ■> lift «bf t vorable or unnecessary projects. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? Keeping local decisions close to the people improves accountability and should be the eft'ort ot our governing bodies. Large governments , V create large waste. Keeping government small reduces waste and loss. County- deci­ sions should be made by county offi­ cials within the restraints of morally J sound and constitutionally valid laws. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local governments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? Having realistic expectations for job duties, providing competitive compen­ sation and benefits for employees is key lor employee retention. Creating a working environment that allows tor meaningful growth financially . and career growth is important. Having a work lite balance and evening out workloads is key. .'■I ... J . • . '5 » * •> '5Si* J'^S’ 'l hOK > «» » XJ s SXij* 4 F I I I I > J k''- s 4 t iI S' ' . v\ * % s> k S' '^irh 'sS s '■’*1 A X ■TV 1^ n A n. * I * * ■■y- k fTx ♦♦ 1 r*i ' tel tea i).aK-;r» Cos^'Bor ft. t 1 'X I J 1 I* ★4 DISTRICT 4 4* JON SMELKER « s ■0 1 <S' ’* *» J* N »r * rI I * b * * 'k > �www.HasfingsBanner.com ► THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 18, 2024 L district 5 I MIKE CALLTON Incumbent I Village/township of residence: Village of Nashville and Castleton Township Occupation/profession: I am a chiropractor in Nashville and have been for 34 years. Su s How many years have you lived in Barry County? 34 years Past experience in local govern­ ment (if any): I have been the President of the Maple Valley Mike Callton School Board, a Nashville , . Village - Councilman and the Chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. I served six years in the Michigan Legislature as the State Representative for all of Barry County and half of Ionia County. Other applicable experience: I have a bachelor’s degree from MSU in biology and a doctorate in chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic. I am the 2013 Michigan Chiropractor of the Year. I am a member of the Route 66 Business District and the Chairman of the Nashville Community Garden. I am a member of the Woodland Eagles, and my family is members of the Nashville VFW. I am an honor- r. • *s ■< t *ihc I Ik 'W- .>• »» *s. Ik 9s ably discharged U.S. Army veteran. What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? The solar ordinance, the building of the new Commission on Aging building and finding a solution for a new jail. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? Depending on how the state legis­ lature passes laws, that determines how much we can do and how much wiggle room there is. On their recent legislation of electrical power generation of 50 megawatts and over, they have taken away our local control and good luck appealing it to the Public Service Commission. However, the legislation left us with control of electrical power generation under 50 megawatts, which would be about 400 acres of solar panels. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local govern­ ments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? If you want to be competitive ' -V v A, ........... .. ■pt a s « ^4 u ru <»a ». Blue S'l ^’oes t V?’* * loinih» ""uon’ '■ ■ ★★ attracting the brightest and best tal­ ent to work at the county, you must offer competitive wages and compen­ sation packages to attract and keen them. GARY WHITE Challenger Village/township of residence: Village of Nashville Occupation/profession; Owner, instructor, Greenlight Driving School LLC; Retired General Motors How many years have you lived in Barry County? 36 years Past experience in 1 I. local government: Nashville Village President (19961998); Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals (2000Gary White 2009); Village of Nashville trustee (2018-2020). What are two or three of the most pressing issues in Barry County right now that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? Lack of a facilities plan (i.e. jail, Commission on Aging, vacant Friend of the Court building). The county needs to prioritize based on consti­ tution mandates. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department needs c ick DISTRICT 6 9 to become the Barry County Health Department, which prioritizes and meets the needs of our residents. Also, wage inequities — percentage wage increases only create a wider wage gap top to bottom, which makes it more difficult to retain lower wage employees. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? Retain a constitutional attorney for all options. It is time to reconvene Board of Township Supervisors to get all townships up to speed and working together to combat State of Michigan overreach. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local govern­ ments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? Barry County has talented and bright people that live in the county. We need to look for qualified, com­ petent and dedicated people who are, or want to become, part of our com­ munity and county. Quality of life in Barry County is second to none, that is why we live here. Wage inequities need to be addressed. ★★* % *?%- PHILIP JOSEPH A <.'r .it -’'05 *4£ » oak feed w does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action Challenger Challenger would you suggest the board take to Village/township of residence: push back against the state? Orangeville Township Village/township of residence: The county is a “lesser magistrate” Occupation/profession: Sales, Prairieville Township in terms of authority when regarding small business owner Occupation/profession: the state. I ’ m not interested in what How many years have you lived in Medical practice administrator » is favorable or unfavorable, but rath­ iarry County? How many er what is wrong and what is right. 7 years years have you If the state passes a law that I don’t Past experi­ lived in Barry like (there are many) I don’t have ence in local County? 32 the right to break or oppose that law, government: Past experi­ as long as it’s moral and constitu­ < Barry County ence in local tional. However, if the government Apportionment government; I violates the U.S. Constitution or Board; Barry served on the someone’s God-given liberty, then County Board Delton Kellogg Philip Joseph it’s the responsibility of the county Marsha of Appeals; Schools Board (lesser magistrates) to stand up for Barry County Bassett of Education for its residents in its full capacity. Each Republican Party Chairman. 17 years, and the Barry Intermediate situation is different, which would What are two or three of the most School District Board of Education require a different recourse. If elect­ pressing issues in Barry County for three years. ed, I will work hard to represent the right now that the board of com­ Other applicable experience: people and not the special interests missioners should treat as a high Many of my past experiences would priority? of the government. benefit me as a Barry County The Baip^ County Jail, Talent attraction and retention has Commissioner. In my role as a med­ Commission on Aging, and the been a key issue for local govern­ ical practice administrator for over Barry/Eaton Health Department ments for a while now. How do you 30 years, I have acquired extensive are the most pressing issues in my suggest Barry County become more experience in business management, eyes. All three of these are govern­ competitive in attracting and retain­ including managing complex bud­ ment issues that need to be dealt ing bright, capable employees? gets and projects and collaborating with various entities. Throughout with responsibly without burdening A lot of people believe that there is my career, I worked with coun­ the residents with more taxes. The a single thing that you can do to solve ty health departments, including jail has been neglected for far too this problem. From my experience implementing computers in county long and is now a major obstacle as a coach and business owner, it’s health departments throughout the that needs to be overcome present­ much more encompassing than add­ state. I gained experience working ing many safety concerns for both ing a couple of incentives. Although with senior programs in my roles on inmates and officers. The COA is compensation and a solid work-life the Southwest Michigan Chapter of at the forefront of discussion in the balance are essential, it’s often the the Alzheimer’s Association Board county with major changes being intangibles that create a high-perform­ of Directors. And in my position presented. I want to ensure that ing organization. We must remember with the Michigan Department of whatever is done is beneficial for all that every business (especially govern­ Corrections, I gained experience parties while at the same time not ment) is a people business. The lead­ managing statewide health care and competing with the private sector. ers of any organization are responsible mental health programs and facilities The Barry/Eaton Health Department for setting and maintaining the work in the state correctional system. I needs to be reevaluated as a joint environment and expectations. For ' also bring to the county board what I venture between our two counties. It people to be attracted and thrive in our have learned from my various lead­ has been a major topic of discussion county we need to make sure that we ership roles on other boards such for years now with no real explana­ have competent leaders that can create as the Delton Kellogg Schools and tion of ROI for Barry County. On a place for people to call home. The Barry Intermediate School District all of these issues my main goal is number one thing I would do to create f Boards of Education, and the boards to achieve the highest quality of ser­ such an environment is remove any of the Corewell Health Pennock vice without adding any new taxes. DEI that is involved in our govern­ Foundation, Delton Kellogg In fact, I hope to remove tax burdens ment and hire people based on actual Education Foundation, Delton from our residents if elected. qualifications. By removing racist District Library and Revitalize Over the past year or two, state policies like DEI, we can help create Delton Community Association. legislators have passed laws that an environment free from hate allowWhat are two or three of the most have been met unfavorably by many mg employees to perform at their full pressing issues in Barry County county residents. What recourse 1 right now that the board of com­ capacity. I missioners should treat as a high priority? •, S' One of the most important deci­ sions facing the county board cur­ rently is the hiring of a strong coun­ ty administrator. Filling this position with the right candidate is crucial to our future. Another key issue the Absentee ballots for the upcoming primary election were sent out board is facing is the replacement on June 27 to voters in Barry County who requested them. of the jail. With the condition of our That date marked 40 days prior to the election and early voting has jail, it is important that the county now commenced, although, absentee ballots will not be processed commissioners build a jail that will until election day. meet our current needs and prepare Other important dates associated with this upcoming election us for the future, without a heavy include; burden on our taxpayers. In addi­ • In-person early voting: July 27 to Aug. 4 tion, with our growing population of older adults in Barry County, it • New voter registrations are required in person from July 23 to Aug. 6 is imperative that we look to devel­ • Primary election will be held Aug. 6 oping and sustaining appropriate and useful programs and facilities MARSHA BASSETT 7 Ti 5- < 4 a ■ PRissKinWCMti^ * •^■«sieJ«lEiiieH MBBuiliaajaaiffWi siwWtratisiWgliprto? r’v »■» • iKM'isaBSHiKbW aac Hl! igtte pra J' L‘ iff •^insspaalftesl M u>4.5 aisWil’i'MdHii&e LI I? iCim 1 J. • '4M««4W/>W * * EsSs’enpA^isixltKisa QTchsg kT ri heefffcri' TTgiDEieQCiri.^ i ««1^ L?^r rx r prfexc*-' gjctes^'. WeDeedto^feovcnadb aoJkidoffboW arae state ami [ablpdiCE asRfk tko^ffliitbceofsfr 9aloov«riQ[^^ (NfflbR-crt-tofc® JdckTflffliinaknfffiheiM andafaKteoflbeNGOsWeiielii reestaksh [he iajwlaDce aad'ike ofbcailnjliDW®’^®^ tbeKedsandvaiuesofMCfflm- ■Til'S iV- BirnCwiJ- ties. ... to Count)' iteflffiKedlobeW^ ’^ t-r: r 3^ ’ a M\ teimily sen’s W"*’' I .-2^“ ti •• I ’ 010^ t oasseil*'^" __________ eJi--” VW board .f »-^' -r i?V'< ■ f' s ifany,’” if- ' :5r .'7 JOHK M)»“ drH*' the ■ cl9!el“ -•♦t: * Jl»* L '* V' £1’^''4 Absentee ballots out for upcoming primary election Villi’'* ,Wi**" no»,I*”*'«»[< J 1 I - A r I rS? / htf I - I f V .1 6 s*' xf/ • .'y > ;ii^ > / r .‘1 4 t ' > 4 ^*1'.; ^a. 4i I I s I 4 -• • 4 u — IJ J - V it ♦ ♦ I / I 'I f V- >* for our aging population, allowing our seniors to age in place as long as possible. This can and needs to be done by maximizing all available public and private funding sources to maintain a fiscally conservative approach to funding of programs in the county. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by many county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? I suggest the board needs to con­ tinue working collaboratively with state leadership and legislators to help them understand the benefits of keeping local control over issues and programs important to our com­ munity now and in the future. This includes programs such as solar farms, and other programs that will impact our community significantly. I have worked with state leaders and legislators throughout my career in various capacities and would like to bring this experience to the board to help with this important challenge. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local govern­ ments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retain­ ing bright, capable employees? Small towns and communities across the country are facing this same issue right now. The time is ripe to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available through grants and funding sourc­ es specific to helping us make our community most attractive to this workforce. This has been a focus of our strategic plan in the Revitalize Delton project that I am leading. Through grants and support from our community, and working col­ laboratively with local groups, we are working on plans for programs such as building appropriate and sustainable housing in our commu­ nity. We are also developing plans to create an environment that will keep existing local businesses in our community while bringing in new ones that will attract and retain the talent that these businesses need. We need to improve broadband to attract employees who are working from home where “home” can be anywhere. And we need to promote. support and enhance the strengths of our communities such as strong schools, safe communities, lakes, hiking trails, rural charm and out­ door activities while highlighting the accessibility of larger cities. We not only need to work with local businesses to determine the work­ force they require, but we also need to work with our young people to determine what they desire in a community and strive to provide that in Barry County to keep our best and brightest here. �10 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 18, 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29856-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Jean Louise Foreman. Date of birth; 1-23-1969. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Jean Louise Foreman, died 10-21-2021. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nicholas Frederick Johnson, 1002 Vassar Street, Alma, Ml 48801, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/09/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Nicholas Frederick Johnson 1002 Vassar Street, Alma, Michigan 48801 989-824-2406 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real c«aic advenising in this ncwspajjcr is subject IO the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Righi' Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race* color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial slutus Includc.s children under the age of 18 living wi*n parents or legal cusuxJians. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby infonned that all dwellings advertised in this ncw.spapcr are available on an equal report To basis. opportunity discrimination call the Fair Housing Center nl 616451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MIWL HOuwm ORFORTUMITY City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Summer Tax Deferments Notice is hereby given that applications for deferment of summer taxes are available at Hasting City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Those who qualify may complete the application at City Hall or on our website at www.hastingsmi.gOY. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Allen Frank Gramzinski. Date of Birth: 08/21/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Allen Frank Gramzinski, died 04/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn Glavan personal representative, or to both the probate court and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. The deadline for completing and filing a deferment appli­ cation for the 2024 summer tax season is September 15, 2024. Amy Hubbell Deputy City Clerk Date; 07/11/2024 Dawn Glavan 5150 Aegis Dr. Noblesville, IN 46062 815-566-6491 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 23-665-CK HONORABLE VICKY L ALSPAUGH JEREMY BOURDO ASHLEY BOURDO PLAINTIFFS. vs. KYLE BRANCH (an unnamed occupants) Defendant SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE ■ BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 25, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Anna James, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Date of mortgage: March 30, 2022 Recorded on April 14,2022, in Document No. 2022-004309, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 74/100 Dollars ($216,776.74) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 11 in the Plat of Thornton Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 72, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 504 Thornton St, Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449V, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1533905 (06-27)(07-18) *««««*******«*•«****«••****•*«****•«•••****«•« Attorney for Defendant: Attorney for Plaintiff; McCarty Law Offices, PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 r 200 W. Allegan St. Otsego, Ml 49068 269-694-6055 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure of a certain Contract for Deed made on March 15. 2015. wherein KYLE BRANCH is Buyer and JEREMY BOURDO and ASHLEY BOURDO are assignees of Seller; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. August 22. 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place established, for holding the foreclosure sale there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at public auction, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Judgment of Foreclosure, together with allowable costs of the sale, the lands and premises in said Judgment of Foreclosure, mentioned and described as follows: The lands and tenements are situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan described as follows: LOT 37 IN OAK OPENINGS PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 47, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 37 Oak Opening Street, Delton, Ml 49046 Tax Parcel #07-230-032-10 Date: June 7. 2024 MCCARTY LAW OFFICES. PLC Karen A. McCarty P36401 Jeremy Bourdo and Ashley Bourdo 200 W. Allegan St.. Otsego. Ml 49078 269-694-6055 Hope Township Notice of Adoption of Amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance Hall*546?s'Mh?® meeting on Monday, July 8». 2024 at 6:30PM at the Hope Township T*” and rural ?vVg Ss amendment 11 StQrgg)^ The adopted amendment adds subsection N supply amendment adds farm supply stores to the AR. Agricultural/Residential zoning district as a special exception use in the table. Amendment #4, Section 17.2 fsnfinial ftyrontinn amendment adds farm supply slorH as a snpria flvraM -o ad . tv adopted Residential zoning district in alphabetical order These amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance were arinntpri aftor th. u t Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended Hope Township Board on June 20“. 2024. A copy of the Hope ToSp Zonino and the adopted amendment is available for review at the Hope Townshio OfficR fiiirinn ron Ordinance । k 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00ip.mZXZS ’ hours Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29854-DE Estate of Elwin H. Wood Jr. (Dec'd). Date of birth: May 12. 1972. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Elwin H. Wood, Jr. (Dec’d). died June 19, 2024. . Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nicole Frazee-Wood, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 9, 2024 Eyestone Law Office, PLC Shawn P. Eyestone P63107 3083 Washington Ave SW, Ste. A Grandville. Ml 49418 (616) 777-5291 Nicole Frazee-Wood 0-15623 Kenowa Ave. Marne. Ml 49435 (616) 520-1097 STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Rose Marie Creek whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE:' An action seeking quiet title to property located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as: Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long View Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water’s line, according to the recorded plat thereof; has been commenced by Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. Farmer; Dawn Barwick; Rose Marie Creek; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek. Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: July 8,2024 Nikki Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)235-3500 Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter c/o Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue Nw, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale lo the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on August 08, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Christopher Rickert Jr., married man Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: January 15, 2021 Recorded on January 26, 2021, in Document No. 2021-000996, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Nationstar Mortgage LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($238,765.70) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Units 7 and 8, Jano, a Condominium according lo the Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235, as amended, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 11, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as sei forth in said Master Deed, and amendments thereto, and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Ads of 1978 as amended. Commonly known as 12983 Westwood Ln, Wayland, Ml 49348 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case ihe redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold al a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmingion Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1534934 (07-11X08-01) WWW.HastingsBanner.com STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 202429850DE ' Court Address; 206 W. Court Street. Sie. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Beverly Jean Behrndt (aka Beverly Jean LaPierre, Beverly Jean Bogosoff). Date of birth; October 6,1930. Date of birth: 1-23-1969. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Beverly Jean Behrndt (aka LaPierre, Bogosoff, died May 21,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nicholas Michael A. LaPierre, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. j zvyL I Date: July 11,2024 Kayra E. Volkmann P71882 6281 Stadium Dr., Kalamaazoo, Ml 49009 269-459-1432 Michael A. LaPierre 4051 W. Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 269-209-9290 to J .■1* 4 » z J 1 If Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting July 8, 2024 •sg- Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Ad® / < * Approved: Consent agenda Special Assessment Resolution 24-1 Guernsey Lake Weed control renewal Ordinance No. 97 Zoning Amendment Farm Supply store definition Adjourned at 6:55 pm ti' t lil * t afit J I <<* 0 I Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk I 1 I Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor •c to 4 I J <1 f 14 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party ‘Toreclosing the mortgage at* the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1 ;00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A.. Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19. 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023. in Instrument Number 2023008173, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred FortySix and 84/100 Dollars ($187,846.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 '00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; Thal part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 Tbwn 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feel along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet I .wwM more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; Nof^Heasterly along said centerline 295 feel, more or less, to the East t... .. line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. .off Middleville, Michigan 1 i I 1 I * 4 1 I II •1^ fit ' >43Wli|l •to I I 4 • X 1 W I -Iff** i ieaxi <• T* '"rcM -’ J?» •wA * 4 >r ^tu opwi 2 < k 7 45 I X *., m * 1^5 "*1 - * h \ ^iTll * ■It* V A*-* ’ X. . Ife? *. ’to « A. '"•. \-'1 Sift:--- » '.c> i Ki - ‘t, #1 if «b y « * -s 'll•i ’1 ’’I ^>5 ' a*. S' '41 V '' < *53 ■■ % ?* * ’n* J Ii \ •r. '> « s ►7. The redemption period shall be 6 perioo snail be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §®00.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11, 2024 File No. 24-007431 Firm Name: Orlans PC ■ 7 «' ■‘t k' 'x.. S s fs 5 : * »K * 4 r V •' ■=V ' i A K.'X ..w' < • , k X V ’ Sv • «» X J 1 * ,\ *■4 r X 1 ■s •N 1 \ ' V nJ 'Ti <1*. I < fA % A -K IL. M. K \ \ < • th/O . . 1 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502 1400 (O7-11)(O8-O1) ■■X I 4 I f. ** % ♦♦ ♦ « I ' ’’’h. V. ;* >N? fi ra f. fc. �•t - S ’‘b. www.HastingsBanner.com C ^le ■ I THE HASTINGS BANNER ------------- —---------------------------------------- - ' ■ ■ Thursday, July 18. 2024 11 Locals get in on prizes at fair mud run BRETT BREMER Sports Editor * % *4 1 *5 A Hi, 1 t «X *>.s X “’ll. i % •VT e Tires spinning and mud flying during a Mud Mitten Racing Series event is a regular sight. It happened a little earlier for Josh Gray than it does for most. His rear wheels were spinning while the front tires were barely moving as Josh Gray rolled his 1995 GMC pickup to the starting line Monday night al the Barry County Fair. That is not sup­ posed to happen. Gray’s rusted “Red Devil” was already drawing a couple eye rolls as he got it to the start line for his Street Slock Class run, and members of the crowd at the Barry County Fair grandstand started hollering for Gray to check that the truck was in fourwheel drive. “I looked down and the thing had popped out of four low, and I was like, hold that though,’’ Gray said. After some coaxing, and a little back and forth, Gray had all four wheels ready to run. The last of seven vehicles in the class. Gray didn’t quite make it all the way through the man-made mud pit but his distance of 82 feet 4 inches through the mud was enough to earn him the third-place prize in the class. “Made it a lot further than I thought he was going to,” mused Brandon Wilder, owner of Wilder’s Auto Service in Hastings, from his chair on ±e infield stage as he and the crowd < » A B r . S‘ i* ■ T f k ♦ I » A ’/J 1 f 7 a « 4 't I ■ -I s > Josh Gray of Hastings works his 1995 GMC pickup through the mud in front of the grandstand during the Mud Mitten Race Series event at the Barry Countv Fair Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) time at Marlins Mud Bog (about two years ago), without power steering. That was fun,” Gray said. “That truck was not fun to drive with no power steering. So, I went and bought a $ 120 truck off a co-worker, fired it right up and drove it home.” He said he’s used the GMC to defy skeptics and pull mega trucks out if the mud here and there over the past -SY 1 St * 4^ t fk ii. ’’'si I, •r J s J •A. •. ? *®"’^e«aaE r'^«»BUNW,Sifie3on /I • W« y *i. r* ■» Jft ««8Rnir»»SfJihb SC’Witeiefc.Smeffl 1-. <•“ .. waJfdanaJdisfi’fia €19 >’TOteI fa f( ttw xia ilts MM 4* Allen Endsley bounds by the finish line in his Suzuki Mega Truck to win the final class of the Mud Mitten Race Series at the 2024 Barry County Fair Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CS^tef F ja-cKJwr cases rfeS 2 h (32 r SHORTTOOSUSNODCe. nv I Bmcim Nobce of Forasfi If Aten Notts is ffATi rtsf SEir 212 cf N rewedjuialinacfflflSBi.lSW W235. iTp tranrr^ieiles K ‘iljE (TOjTSiE fc ^autiiBarrCof^gnsa jUDWinmayiiu c/lesaie PfeQngfeh^xtii ibs id aonafc^ rtf f* ® SjtXSKUl wibeWtsfiUisaferftt O«5tfe^ *r2F;7%« ii<3a^* ri II Esffs saaas SSw*®’L. J HAL teWhasteefiraX'f”®*' ft s I' te:sr(^ 1# the saie does Jil am* ,2 uis art! fea«feJ rrr€»^ office® wWi i«r*?*—» ysS-'lS sssSer $ Sss$5 finished cheering on Gray. His business was one of the main local sponsors of the competition. “It’s a good truck. I like it. I bought it for 120 bucks last year,” Gray said. “I redid spark plugs, wires the distributor cap, rotor, brake lines, added a whole new exhaust on it. I had to get bigger tires on it, but that was about it.” “Red Devil’’ would have been headed to the LKQ junk yard if Gray hadn’t recognized it as a decent mudder. None of the gauges work. The RPM’s appear maxed out and the gas gauge shows full all the time. Gray was competing in a Mud Mitten Racing Series event for the first time Monday. His buddy Mark Cooley, who also competed in the Street Stock competition, got him into mud running about two years ago and was pumped to greet Gray on the stage foliowin his run. “I drove [Cooley’s] truck for the first year. He skipped last weekend’s runs at Marlins in Hastings to make sure his truck would be in tip-top shape for the fair. Gray wanted to see what his truck was capable of before adding any parts or making any modifications. “It’s just a 305 stock motor. I just put my foot down to the floor and just sent it,” Gray said. “That’s all I did. I was like, all right let’s get it.” Eventually, he felt the snow tires on the truck quit gripping Monday and knew it was time to shut her down. He had already nudged about 12 feet past the mark Summer Miller had reached in her pink Ford two runs earlier. She held that last paying spot until Gray’s run. Louis Miller Jr out of Holland in an orange Ford pick-up nicknamed “Kickin’ Up Mud” took the victory in the Street Stock Class with a com­ pleted run in 25.261 seconds. Rich Colombo in a black Ford pick-up PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY took the runner-up spot with a time of 45.575. Gray keeps his truck at Cooley’s house. The two help each other out working on their vehicles all the time according to Cooley. He’s been running through mud bogs for about five years and said Monday was his first official evening of competition. He was pretty pleased with how his stock Dodge per­ formed. Cooley was the first one in the pit to start the class and made it 56-2. He said he wasn’t sure at the starting line if his stock Ram would be able to make it 50 feet or not. Gregory Mudders hosted nine classes Monday night. The evening conclud­ ed with Allen Endsley from Hastings winning the Mega Truck class in his Suzuki Samurai with a time of 3.877 seconds on what was the final run of the night. Wilder, who said his business offered up some extra prize money to draw as many Mega Trucks as possible, was happy to see some local guys doing well. “[Gray and Cooley] work on their trucks over on M-37, like two miles from my house,” Wilder said. “I know right where they are. 1 go by there twice a day. They always come out and have a good time, and that is where it is at. If you can have a good time, have a good time. It’s not all about the money and winning.” Endsley and Gray drew some of the loudest cheers of the night from the sweating, grandstand crowd. They also “oohed and aahed” especially loudly at 7:00 p.m, at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton Ml, 49046 within the Town­ 1 d I i? E > 1 I I •I ■ f ■i 1 1 I Josh Gray gets a handshake from Mike Cooley (right) after his third place finish in the Stock class Monday during the Mud Mitten Race Series event at the Barry County Fair grandstand. (Photo by Bren Bremer) for Tom Forward in the All Motor Class who glided over the mud to a time of 2.821, which was the fastest of the night, and at a winning time of 3.039 from Jeremy Preston that won him the Backyard Class in a hurry. Other winners Monday included Kody LaPointe in the Open Class; Tristan Gaval in the 35 and smaller Modified Class; Ashley Baird in the Powder Puff Class; Jeff Sequin in the 36-40 Modified Class and Jeff Sequin in the 44-54 Modified Class. ■ The Barry County Fair prime time •andstand shows continue with Michigan Truck and Tractor Pullers Thursday, July 18; Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby and Demolition Derby Friday and the Michigan Slate Fair Super Cross Saturday. Each night’s events begin at 7 p.m. with gates to the grandstand opening at 6 p.m. The Hastings Athletic Boosters will host the annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Legacy at Hastings. The event is still looking for teams to participate in the four-per­ son scramble. The event begins with 7:30 a.m. sign in, a program at 8:30 a.m. and then a shot gun start at 9 a.m. There are plans to honor long time coach and high school math teach- er Scott Allen at the event. The cost to participate is $400 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf and a cart. There will be an option skins game and prize holes going throughout the day. The tournament is open to the first 30 teams. Contact The Legacy at 269-9452756 or Denny Storrs at 269-9674277 to register for the event. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNH, MICHIGAN HQTlCEjtf PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATIOH AT TO; THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members regular meeting on August 13.2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consideration by emailing or Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the hearing include the following: Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson (mthomDSon@Dcimi.CQm) or by leaving a phone 1. The application of Jeffrey Rogers for special land use permit approval for an auto repair shop as a "family message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948- business" on the premises of a lawful single-family dwelling on the property commonly known as 371 4088. South Whitmore Road (parcel no. 08-13-017-016-00) zoned CR Country Residential District. The Planning ■If PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Item(s) to be considered at said public hearing 1 A request from property owner. Heather Stampfler, 10777 Ford Rd, Plainwell. Ml 49080, 2. and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; including a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning property pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20"Residential Accessory Buildings” of the ^1^ Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-5-3.C of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3.A. and §220-20-7. item 4 of the Code, include, in brief, the following: for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified in §220-21-5. of the Code. Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site will be a land division without a Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the principle dwelling from 10777 Ford Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel # 08-12-009-001-00 Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to and is currently zoned Ag-Agricultural. the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Rutland Charter Township Code. Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use ap­ The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an plication may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting. and further may be examined at the hearing/ meeting. electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hear- individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk, ing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. the address or telephone number listed below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 5 . vT. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on August 8,2024, commencing for the Township. < eI L L hH AUGUST 13.2024 REGULAR MEETING (rescheduled from August 7) ship. as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance flf pt 3>f<rt kb. « -3 Buzz Youngs Classic still signing up teams for annual fundraiser COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: X L ■■ r#. ib*. * * f *• J ri » •l I* Rutland Charter Township By; Fritz Bork, Chairperson 2461 Heath Road Prairieville Township Hail Hastings, Michigan 49058 11015 S. Norris Rd. W-' (269)948-2194 Delton, Michigan 49046 i/U ■ >• 5’1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i > t « �SPORTS 12 !HI HA' lll Thursday, July IB, 2024 it , BANNER Saxons host free physical night July 31 at high school <1 «* I I * i' F » I •t Ml *s 1 ■-^- I 'I-' s U . 1I »> K . V Sr I* * > ? 1 Smashin’classy (5) driven by Art Me llmurray rounds the final turn In the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes 3 Year Old Filly Trot ahead of horses Kaa Dee Kate (left) and Sunsetacres Girl on the way to a win Saturday at the Barry County Fair, (Photo by Brett Bremer) n: II •f * L t 1. T fe­ lt ■L'VC f Saxon wrestlers work on their technique during their three-day team camp last week at Hastings High School. (Photo provided) BRETT BREMER Sports Editor •r )I IST' t 1 '( I '1 • Sponsored in part by ____ POtXjlAI A kUAtCAlll I DECAMP FOUNDATION Ml mi t •’ * A ■ THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC k s A •• 1 IT’.. /l’ 'e3ar > i T 15 ¥ >.• a t /• - ■ I I ■ a * r J *• .t*- « ‘r nsH I I ► Z <.' I to W I. HastagBMI 49058 | (269)7214190 '_ '• . ..I ' . -s 4 > SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 The Legacy at Hastings 7:30 a.m. Start Sign In 8:30 a.m. Program 9:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start $400.00 per team 1 <» CM *1 & 4 1 4 V5 L J »v . i 0. Q a O Ik n ( A .c £ .t I ’. • s •< I I i:;. I r. I r enviioninenla.1 eddcaH^r I.'j i I I I The Legacy (269) 945-2756 Denny Storrs (269) 967-4277 It's a great day to be a Saxon! S'*- • A. Jfl 1 ri *I To register, contact... T . lA I C reel s T* includes: 18 holes of golf, and cart included Optional Skins Game/Prize Holes 30 Team Maximum ^-j-A ’ e-j « 4 - HONORING SCOTT ALLEN - * .« .41 4J 1 ♦R J- 4 I soaking up all the knowledge they could. They put in a great amount of work and showed a ton of dedication being in the gym balcony working hard while it is hot out.” Corey is originally fi-om Wayland. He wrestled against Hastings wrestlers throughout his youth, and then he wres­ tled at Grand Valley State University before joining the military. Stationed in Los Angeles, Cali., he was ready t(y^ return to small town Hastings by the end and is excited to mentor youth on and off the mat. He likened wrestling to being a part of the community. Everyone is a part of the team, but each has their own indi­ vidual head-to-head match-ups to fight through. Corey turned his own focus to MMA and Jiu Jitsu once his time as a wrestler wrapped. Corey said the Hastings grapplers worked hard to go through under hook series on their feet and get shots in that way and also spent a lot of time focusing on snap downs. He knows Saxon wrestlers know how to go for big throws. “Hastings has always been known for that throw-and-go approach,” Corey said. “We pin people here at Hastings.” “Hastings is a wrestling town, it always has been and always will be, ^5 Corey added. “This great community produces some extremely tough men and women, who always compete hard and represent Hastings proudly.” The Hastings wrestling program hosted its fi'ee summer team camp for seventh through 12th grade wrestlers July 8-10 on the wrestling balcony at Hastings High School. The fiiree-day camp for boys and girls culminated on ±e program’s annual Takedown Dual, but the weather didn’t allow the Saxons to take that compe­ tition out onto the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field this season. The grapplers worked for two hours each evening to prepare for the 2024-25 Saxon seasons. “It was a great turn out,” Zackery Corey, a volunteer coach who runs Deepwater Grappling and Striking House in Hastings, said after the week of work. “We had almost the whole team out there prepping to make a push for team state this year.” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter, who led the Saxon varsity wrestling program to a district championship a year ago, led the camp along with a coaches fi-om the school staff like mid­ dle school coach Mark Peake and high school assistant Terry Dull and volun­ teers like Corey. Corey was happy to get the chance to help the wrestlers through all the vari­ ous techniques that they will be using when competing this upcoming season. “From seniors to freshmen all the wrestlers (both on the male and female teams) were extremely engaged and 5 ,1 *• / Saxon grapplers hone technique during team camp I ’ > I • £ i:- ij'i or call (269) 721-4190 k •V44W««» flriPWAriV * 4 f i Mu ; * L 4 k ■^i Buy tickets online at 1 I c I R . V Event Tickets: $50 per person i/ 1 I V Purchase tickets online by Friday, July 19! I h— ♦4 'Al This time, we re bringing the festivities back indoors, and taking advantage of the Visitor Center's wrap-around deck that provides breathtaking views of our amazing surroundings! t A < * Enjoy an enchanted evening of delicious food and delightful drinks at our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year. (A 9: » ♦? Saturday, July 27, 2024 6'9 pm Ml ar*- y •< GALA IN THE GARDEN I * •* I I I .! ) All proceeds support the Biological Field Station research ^program for college students and community programs ^or people of all ages. k fcf Raise a Glass to Nature! Celebrate Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at our 15th Annual Fundraiser! CodarCreekInstitute. org « *>• win in ±e Maiden Pace. Neil drove Coqui Coqui and Magic Shark to a wins in Free For All Pace events and won ±e 2 Year Old Filly Pace race steering Taylor Dawn. Joe Cassagranda drove horses to back-to-back Michigan Bred Colt Stakes wins during Friday’s races first pushing Plays Pro to a win in the 2 Year Old Filly Pace race and then King Putt to a win in the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes 2 Year Old Colt Pace race. Brad Kramer drove horses to four wins during Saturday’s hot and humid Michigan Sired Colt Stakes action. He guided Spagz One to a win in the 2 Year Old Filly Pace, Velma Kelly to a win in the 3 Year Old Filly Trot, Forever A Flirt to victory in the 3 Year Old Filly Pace and Kourageous Key to a win in the 3 Year Old Colt Pace. It wasn’t the record-setting kind of weekend of the summer of 2023, but it was a busy one. The weekend slate was filled with 18 races Sunday, the third and final day of Michigan Fair Hamess Racing at the Barry County Fair. The busy final day followed nine Friday races and 11 Saturday races. Ty Goodell got his first driving win urging Rb to the victory in the last of five 1-mile Page Free For All races at the end of Sunday’s racing. Charles Taylor and Drew Neil were busy drivers Sunday, and both took three victories. Taylor steered Hardt Of A King to a win in the 2 Year Old Colt Pace in the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes, Kandy’s Rocket to a win in the Maiden Trot and Seeyalaterbye to a af 4 Full Sunday concludes weekend of harness racing BRER BREMER Sports Editor administration office, and they can be printed from the athletic forms page of the Hastings High School website (hs. hasskl2.org.) For the 2024-25 school year, an MHSAA pre-participation sports phys­ ical is required for all students who participate in high school and middle school sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2024 to be considered a valid physical for 2024-25. The Hastings Athletic Department will once again offer free physicals for the 2024-25 school year. Physicals will be done Wednesday, July 31 at Hastings High School. The schedule is for girls’ physicals to begin at 6:15 p.m. and boys’ physicals to start at 7:30 p.m. Those able to contribute are asked to offer a $10 donation. Physical cards are available in the high school athletic office and the V 4 >- WWW HasfingsBanncr roffi V • ♦ I ♦ ♦♦ •/ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-07-25.pdf d18ebe7cf059468e577580106743ee87 PDF Text Text 4* - INSIDE K THE FAIR GROUND FESTIVAL TAKES OVER EXPO CENTER THIS WEEKEND TODAY'S EDITION MEET THE THREE HASTINGS MAYORAL CANDIDATES f I 4 4 t « <0 I / i*> I s PAGE 2 l‘ i J rD, Mr| R ROAD [ , ICLOSEOf I •* J* PAGE 3 PAGE 3 DEVOTED TO BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, July 25, 2024 Ii L«; C >> & H.5 City of Marshall employee selected as new Barry County administrator •a* JAYSON BUSSA k as the Director of Community Services for the City of Marshall. Zuzga is a resident of Barry County — on Long Lake, specif­ ically — and said he and his wife plan to make that their “forever home.” Zuzga brings administrative experience from a smaller level, having served as the city man­ ager in Quincy prior to taking on his role at the larger city of Marshall. Commissioners in general were impressed with his budgeting skills and the econom- Editor After two separate days of interviewing candidates, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has zeroed in on the man they hope to take the reins of the county next month. During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the county board, commissioners conducted a sec­ ond round of interviews with three candidates before agreeing to extend a conditional offer to Eric Zuzga, who currently works • h. r' a Eric Zuzga fields questions from the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning during a second-round interview. The board voted to extend a conditional offer for Zuzga to take on the job next month. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ic development experience he is flexing on the job currently, saying they are confident he can take the step up to the adminis­ trator of an entire county. The county will now negotiate with Zuzga in hopes of having him fill the shoes of Michael Brown, who is set to retire at the end of August after serving the county for 30 years. Brown came to the job with no experience, and by all accounts, has flour­ ished in the role for the last three See ADMINISTRATOR on 2 One injured in propane fire at county fair Global tech outage felt In Barry County; fixes made quickly JAYSON BUSSA Editor r Cin HOPES TO SPEED UP FINAL STAGES OF STREETSCAPE PROJECT % THE HASTINGS VOL. 170, NO. 29 I V < <“ One person was injured after flames spewed out of a propane tank belonging to a food vendor at the Barry County Fair last week. On Friday afternoon, one of the closing days of this year’s fair, a propane tank FAREWELL caught fire as a food vendor TO THE FAIR was switching over tanks, Pick up the according to Hastings fire Aug. 8 issue of chief Mark Jordan, whose the Hastings Banner for a full department responded to the wrap-up of the incident. Barry County Jordan said that the indi­ Fair, including a vidual was injured and was spotlight on all the transported by ground to accomplishments Butterworth Hospital for of this year’s treatment. 4-H students. Hastings Fire arrived on scene to manage the blaze, which caught the attention of many fair-goers and photos of the incident made their rounds on social media. “When we initially got on the scene, I was told the valve (in the propane tank) was broken, so I elected See COUNTY FAIR on 7 t < r * Editor A 1' U /g B Dm JAYSON BUSSA A global technology outage late last week was felt in Barry County, disrupting county opera­ tions for about a day and making for a long weekend for its IT staff. In the early morning hours on Friday, this outage took its toll on a worldwide scale, grounding flights and knocking systems offline for essential institutions like banks and hospitals. While many feared that this might have been the byprod­ uct of a massive cybersecurity . breach by a foreign actor, the disruption was caused when cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft IL .wr A •1^, < 1 »■ «r r h* S <1 J 9 ** • 1 < f 4 Jh t 7-' r * IK- i' MH Ml aA J A u •< Jr: ■ . r“ - I z •* •s I Onlookers watch as flames spray from the propane tank of a food vendor at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) See TECH OUTAGE on 4 Planning Commission sends solar energy ordinance to county board GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer An ordinance to regulate solar energy projects in Barry County is now head­ ed to the county Board of Commissioners for final action. The county Planning Commission voted 5-0 Monday night at the Tyden Center in Hastings to recom­ mend approval of the ordi­ nance. It’s now scheduled to go to the county board for discussion at a committee of the whole meeting Aug. 6, to be followed by a public hearing and a final vote on Aug. 13, County Planning Director Jim McManus said. The county put together the ordinance in response to legislation passed in November of last year that allows utilities to bypass local government approval for clean energy projects and seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects with a capacity of 50 mega­ watts or more. It also comes as Consumers Energy is soon expected to present plans for a large-scale solar energy project in Assyria Township in southeast Barry County. “The state statute only regulates (projects) above 50 megawatts. If it’s a project less than that, then this ordinance controls it no matter what,” county attorney Brad Fowler told planning commissioners. “If it’s above 50 megawatts or higher, then if they don’t like the answer they get from you or they don’t want to go through this regulation and they’d rather go through the state, they can.” McManus said that based on public input on the issue, See SOLAR ENERGY on 4 lllllll > 1 1 0 1 d 7p kS I ! A Mta I I A ':i! nJ I 1 <r X*« J I ,t ■ «»• 1 I r>, . . I ■ $ •; t ■ * ! ’ I I' *4 T ■ k? V? ' f f k i I 1 ( ,4 r I .■4 I J J I T t Greg Chandler) Spend it here. Keep it here. 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(Photo by i I i I �I 2 N www.Ha5tmgsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 25, 2024 Three Hastings mayoral candidates in the August primary, top two will land on ballots in November I ll<^ ■Tf' ■ IK hunter MCLAREN Staff Writer I k Three candidates running for the niayor’s office will be on primary bal­ lots next month. City residents will be able to vote for their top choice between Dave Tossava, Bill Nesbitt and Jason Fogg. The top two candidates with the most votes will face off on the general elec­ tion ballot in November. The Hastings Banner reached out to candidates this week to ask what they'd like to bring to the mayor’s office. Tossava serves as the current mayor of Hastings. Nesbitt serves on the city council, representing the city’s first ward. The Banner did not receive comments from Fogg by press time Wednesday. DAVE TOSSAVA What past experience do you bring with you? I am a retired City of Hastings Department of Public Services employee. During my employment at the street department, I was the city’s mechanic for 22 years, taking care of millions of dollars’ worth of equipment. I was promoted to super­ intendent of the Department of Public Services. After six years in that posi­ tion, I retired, giving me a total of 28 years with the city. In 2008,1 was elected to my first term as a council member and held that seat for eight years. In 2016,1 I I r A f' r4'‘*r 1 <■' \. 1 4 t I : I Mayor Dave Tossava addresses council members during the first city council meeting of 2023. (File photo X- 1 K* ll •i decided to run for mayor and have been mayor for eight years. As mayor, I sit on the Planning Commission, Airport Board, Downtown Development Board, Brownfield Redevelopment Board, City Council, Cemetery Advisory Board, and the Outdoor Board. I have been on these boards for eight years. At the present time I represent the city at the state level as part of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) and have been actively engaged on these boards: MML Finance Committee, MML Workers Compensation Board, and the Michigan Association of Mayors (as a board member and past president of 120 members). I have taken extensive leader­ ship training through the Michigan Municipal League, receiving many awards. I am certified in I i • I r 9 <x Redevelopment Ready Communities through the state of Michigan and as an election inspector. In the past I served eight years on the Commission on Aging and one year on the 911 Plan Review Board. I was bom and raised in the City of Hastings, a resident for 73 years. I have a combined 44 years working with and for the City of Hastings. I would be honored to be re-elected as your mayor. ^*» >* HfJ ')* z «•’ Why are you running for mayor? I am seeking re-election because of my love for the city and its residents. 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V 269.945.3866 Hastings • Ionia • Lowell Barry County Deputy Court Administrator David Felon was -. * one of three finalists for the county administrator job. (Photos by Jayson Bussa) the 500-acre Ford EV battery factory in progress there. “I will tell you, it has been an amaz­ ing project and process. A $2 billion, 1,700-employee factory is a oncein-a-many-careers opportunity for people,” Zuzga said. “The economic development and community devel­ opment side of me, I’m loving every minute of it.” He also acknowledged the pushback from some residents in that area over the project, saying that the division underscores the importance of effec­ tive and proactive communication when it comes to economic develop­ ment. In his current role, Zuzga has seven employees who report directly to him and another eight in his department. He’ll be dealing with a much larger staff in Barry County. “As an administrator, if I was here, 280 employees, no way I could be hands-on with everything,’’ Zuzga said. “I learned that lesson early. We had 13 on staff in Quincy and still, to be hands-on with everything — it doesn’t work. Learning to delegate is a tough skill. But it’s something I’ve learned over the years. I like to work and build consensus with my team. I want us all on the same page.” Zuzga beat out a crowded field of applicants that commissioners seemed impressed with. Of 20 candidates that applied for the position, search firm GovHR whittled the list down to 11 and commissioners chose to interview five candidates initially before one dropped out due to medical reasons. In addition to Zuzga, commission­ ers interviewed former Portland City Manager S. Tutt Gonnan, former Ionia County Administrator Stephanie Fox and the county’s own David Pelon, Deputy Court Administrator. After Friday’s first round of inter­ views, the board picked Gorman, Zuzga and Pelon to bring back for second interviews but not before two female individuals, who identified themselves as members of Portland city staff, provided a public com­ ment, saying that Gorman, who was a front-runner at that point, has a pending complaint against him for creating a hostile work environment, a bomb-shell that ended the first round of interviews. In the second round of interviews, Gorman, and the rest of the candi­ dates, were asked about any pending complaints against them and Gorman acknowledged it. “There was a complaint in 2024 that was filed,” he said. “That was received and there really is not much information since that time there’s been no litigation, nothing happening. The information was put in there and there really is not a whole lot to discuss.” Gonnan added that he didn’t want to make it seem like he was dodging the question, rather, he thought it would be inappropriate to discuss the specifics. Gorman said the complaint was filed in April of 2024 and he resigned his post as city manager in May after 10 years of service. When deliberating, Commissioner Mike Callton was the only commis­ sioner to cite the pending complaint as a reason for not selecting Gorman. “I did speak with his mayor, Jim Barnes, for about an hour and he said he would take Tutt back in a second or a minute, one of the two,” Callton said. But the unresolved complaint IS a cloud that hangs over that and I wish that had been resolved before these interviews. Commissioners also liked Pelon, who they labeled as a rising star of sorts in county government. Ultimately, they went with the more seasoned of the two candidates. “I like a lot about Dave — he is so cautious in how he speaks and he speaks so fluently that he is definitely going somewhere,” Commissioner Mark Doster said. “I don’t know that the job he is in will be intellectually challenging enough for him for the rest of his life and I w ould hate to miss an opportunity to move him up,” “Here, we’re talking about and encouraging youth talent,” Doster added. This is a prime example of taking an employee, they work hard they learn, they’re able to achieve, * they re able to move up in the systern. That’s a very good narrative for us to have.” T2e! J t 6‘ 4^ .•n * 1 I 4 ssf * L ins’S- r J 1 stf?® I I SecW^^Sf!p * .< « * 4 f»f^ t tf* r r - A r 1 4il < *< 1 I .•■iciltite 1_^’? J ns k f « A I J• De^-elopedhifeeW^ 1351 N M’43 Hwy. 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Elsewhere in U.S. ............. $90/yr. single Copy...... ................$1.50 r unfa riy treated in this newspaper .oc. *. Hastings Banner 1351 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 I V <14 rv » *4^ V ■ 4 Ik. » L ’i -«•«>« Z„iCS *Mc<une.« ® 'ii' <s 2024 •w LLC Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. ♦ ♦ ♦ J •« I I* 1 4 » 5 CONTACT US I 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) p > ( J I' ✓> Former City Clerk Christopher Sever (left) swears in new and returning members (from left to right) Bill Nesbitt. Mandy Furrow. Jim Cary and Norman Barlow in 2023. * al service. We didn’t have to deal with the day-to-day ...It didn’t work for the community. The service wasn’t there. As the community, we decided we had to bring it back in-house. To say ‘This is the way we’re going and stick with it,’ we quickly realized that’s not the right thing to do thing. We tried some­ thing and it didn’t work, let’s move on to something else.” Zuzga said he stays busy in his role in Marshall right now, one of the blockbuster projects in the city being . J iJl’ > Former Portland City Manager . S. Tutt Gorman speaks to commissioners during the first round of interviews for county administrator on Friday morning. X r" W’ I 7 » *1 * y i r t 1 by Hunter McLaren) s ------------------------- I . * J iI I i UBu*—< Dr. Flohr & AFP (MiEQS 40 YEARS d J « I GBWll f* decades. During the interview process, Zuzga acknowledged the leap he will have to make to meet the demands of the county job. “Obviously there are certain aspects of the county — courts, I don’t really have a lot of background in courts, so that’s an issue I’ll have a steep learn­ ing curve,” he said. In touting his accomplishments in an administrative role, Zuzga talked about the trials that came with being a fairly new city manager and dealing with the recession of 2008 and 2009 and how it impacted the budget and budget-making process. This even included some admitted missteps along the way. “In my tenure at Quincy in 2008 and 2009, we were trying to be really creative,” Zuzga told commissioners. “If you know anything about small police departments, they’re tough to run ...keeping staffing, keeping chiefs — it was a revolving door. “So, at the time, we worked with commissioners to contract out to the sheriff’s department. It saved a lot of money and we got a more profession- I ( 9 A If * 4 I J w Continued from Page 1 p « 4 5'’ administrator I JI •4 -1 *4 ♦ ♦ • Vk ss % �www.HastingsBanner.com the iAJ W a - .<.!**» ‘ WING'S ‘i lV 4 1 S' Sr’ L ’gx 1 •l li t- J r I I ■ > •uJJr. ROAD LOSE, ft? J III 1 wf I P road CLOSED i - I » ' — —- " . ■ E J '^5 J1 • T* S [Ullin AT —.. ■ A ■1 Tl t' 5^ TS "F*” HI ' ■ 'JIji OfttMNC* KiriG'S UT11<X.t5» *«<* nil I ■>* V -. I T • J J a . h ?• fib--, ."ss' S |w:w^r 4. «f t (A Several intersections remain closed on West State Street. Here, the block between Church and Jefferson is blocked off to make way for a new mid­ block pedestrian crosswalk. ' * ij HI V A vw^ si ew ' kJ s s S’ ’.V s •1 S’ d J t • - J.- The downtown streetscape project is heading down the final stretch with city officials working with construction crews to explore ways to expedite the process. (Photos by Hunter McLaren) S i X MS'* \ V 0 V tfe*. k s . «! 1. a »• «... 4'»* I b sT*** eg b * •X, ikm » ' r r ki vi V through State Street while intersections are partially closed, drivers can still access most blocks by approach­ ing them from connecting streets to the north or south. Pedestrian traffic remains largely unimpeded. “Unfortunately the crosswalks are time consuming and they go across the whole road, so it’s not like (drivers) can go around it,” she said. “We’re keeping the areas as open as much as we can where people can at least come in and park, and then turn back around for the half-blocks.” Moyer-Cale said the long disruption is simply due to the nature of the con­ struction processes involved. Crews must pour cement to install the new Work on the city’s streetscape project continues to disrupt traffic on State Street as crews get to work on the final steps. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said work on the project is ongoing, with crews working to finish work on installing new crosswalks. Moyer-Cale said the crosswalks are the last step before the streetscape project will be fully completed. While construction crews were able to minimize disruption throughout the project by working on sidewalks on a block-by-block basis, the instal­ lation of the new crosswalks is a bit more cumbersome, Moyer-Cale said. 1 ''< ? ■*< :4 * City looking to expedite last steps of streetscape work as closures disrupt downtown traffic staff < * u I * ?'es« JMR t I I v' A. ’W I V ■1 ■ r ■uuBW 1 * 3 4 IS..-4 4 2024 f .4 b***. •: ’ •I 1 I Thursday, July 25, •r « V BANNER '■ * w HASTINGS ^is Seeiu». While ±e project has rerouted traf- crosswalks, meaning street closures must remain in place until the cement is fully cured. In the case of mistakes or defects in the cement, crews must re-pour and begin the process again. When streetscape work resumed in April this year, the city was aiming for a June 30 completion date. Moyer-Cale said city officials have been working with construction crews to explore ways to expedite the process. r“We were going to do it in three phases. It was just taking too long, so fic in the area, access to downtown businesses remains a priority. Many businesses have accessible parking on State Street even during construction, but drivers may have to approach the blocks from connecting north/south streets. The city’s public parking lots remain open and provide easy pedestri­ an access to the downtown corridor. “There have been quite a few people downtown still, and you can get around. All the parking lots are still open, so you definitely can still get to your favorite businesses,” Moyer-Cale said. “We encourage people to do that, espe­ cially during this time that’s disruptive to everything. Everybody’s still open. Downtown’s still here.” now we’re combining part of the third phase with the second phase so we can just get it done and get out of down­ town faster,” she said. “Unfortunately, itfs a lot of waiting for cement to cqre.” i Second installment of The Fair Ground Festival on tap this weekend ii? I p I JAYSON BUSSA touring with country music sensation Zach Brian. The non-stop afternoon of music kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday with gates opening an hour before. The full line-up of bands include Joy Clark (2 p.m.); The Rebel Eves (3 p.m.); Alanna Royale (4:05 p.m.); BAILEN (5:10 p.m.); Hannah Wicklund (6:15 p.m.) and The Accidentals (7:30 p.m.). Tickets to the event must be pur­ chased before Saturday and can be bought online at thomapplearts.org/ fairground. In addition to the musical acts, The Fair Ground Festival will also feature food trucks, adult beverages and a kids tent. New to this year, a pre-party is slat­ ed for Friday. This night will feature music from The Burney Sisters and The Valley Below. The pre-arty kicks off at 6 p.m. also at the Barry Expo Center. All outdoor concerts and events roll the dice when it comes to weather, but the current forecast foresees pleasant weather for the festival. Editor A Grammy-nominated country gospel duet will appear on stage in Hastings this weekend as part of the second installment of The Fair Ground Festival. Developed by the Thomapple Arts Council as an event that not only cel­ ebrates women and diversity in music, but also aims to attract concert-goers from the further stretches of the state or region, The Fair Ground Festival will take over the Barry Expo Center just one week removed from the coun­ ty fair. On Saturday, the festival will welcome in a line-up of seven female-fronted acts or bands from across the country, leading into the eventual headliner The War and Treaty, the duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, who are originally from Albion. The War and Treaty has been nom­ inated for a Grammy Award twice, including for Best New Artist, and is < I •< L@ A ’bl • *♦ J t I *• « 1 » **■ • w X > * J;r* ■^r * 2'^ii’serEalh'iiMEife I a I ■-Kt I ■; uj It IK- < * eb « jprx5 fj • :5g?£. lZ-h: sabiijeffilifijiisfefiK « I rrtjaccyar "•T 3 vicoiie^ice. ' Kra dettoM Conniiw ig^CiBrasaiiheMl)’^ i- ’ I .♦ I ' I *r TaG •' > '.X£^ L’J »*>. s « > R A 4J 5 »•» « * I •* V I rgS ? 3e J-**' - I r-n — I [ X gfsi r*. ■filto 1^ >«* >•. ■ w ^ ■ 4 J - 'resolisitEff^ r W ■ 5^*"? •I 7-*^ I I it fl Wk 1 ?ni0 ililllK* i: fl*< ’ t >4*'' I, ri 5 fiei5 .I I •tn » .« '.tj •L 1 I .. ±b’. i b 4 r J • Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf recognized the actions of two of his department’s Marine Patrol deputies on Tuesday morning, presenting them both with a Lifesaving Award. Sheriff Leaf appeared in front of the county board to recount events from the afternoon of June 30 when Deputies Nolan Lockhart and Erik Godbey were patrolling Gull Lake Park in Prairieville Township when they observed a man attempting to pull another man from the water. The deputies made contact with the duo and noticed the man in the water was suffering from a medical emergency. They checked and he had no pulse and was not breathing so they called for an ambulance and completed CPR for six minutes as EMS arrived. The man was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for three days and eventually recovered. In this photo, Leaf shakes hands with Deputy Lockhart with Deputy Godbey in the background. (Photo by Jayson Bussa) ,t 11 r n •-I » "V* •*' »* I 1 f t <» b * ’ 'Jt » k k K, i-^' ?'■ The buck stays hsrsi V » a Spend ft here. Keep ft hero. ■r Invest In Your Community, •i I » > Group 1 • 4 J • zf ’ A < \ • r f,1 * I JrF ‘ *<0 .waI P<v1 I I 1 V f > K « w X * • I < a 5 £'■ rZJ^^'haSi • (Photo provided) .7^ Al $4^ , „ Financial »k • X FOCCS A Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones ndrew Cove,AAMS® CFP® Member SIPC Kevin Beck, AAMS® CFP® Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. 400 W. State St, Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 945-4702 t Like most Americans, you will probably take on debt at some point in your life. And by managing debt wisely, you can potentially improve your saving and j spending habits - and even your ability to invest for ; the future. ■ Let’s look at some of the 1 common options available for borrowing and using credit: • Credit card - When used carefully - and not ' over-used - a credit card can be a valuable tool, especially if you travel frequently. Many people tend to stick with the same credit card without exploring what else is out there. Try to find a card that rewards you in as many ways as possible - and then keep your eyes open occasion­ ally for even better rewards as they can change from time to time. Obviously, you want a card with a low interest rate, although ide­ ally, you'd like to pay the card off each month without incurring any interest, You also should take a close look at a card’s other features. Are you getting a competitive conipeuiivc amount cumjum of ui mileage points? How much is your annual fee? Do you have a generous “cash back" program? Do you II have access to extras, such as airport lounges? • Home equity loans and home equity' lines of credit - As the names suggest, a home equity loan or line of credit lets you tap into the equity you’ve built up in your home, which can be considerable, especially if you’ve owned your home for a long time. A home equity Ioan provides you with a lump sum, which you will repay over a set term with a fixed interest rate. A home equity line of credit usually carries a variable rate, although you might find a lender offering a fixed-rate option. You can generally draw draw on on your your loan loan or or line line of credit for any purpose, but keep in mind that un­ less you’re using the funds for home improvements or additions, your interest payments are generally not tax deductible. • Seeurities-based lend. , mg - Just as a home equity hue of credit lets you boiTOw against the equity m your home, a securities-based loan, loan, such such as as a iies-Daseu margin loan, lets you bor- row against the value of your investments, including stocks, exchange traded luuu. funds and muiuai mutual luiius. funds. cu ’, uiiu Some people Uike out margin gin loans loans to to purchase purchase more more investments, but you can use the money for any purpose.■ The margin loan pro11 cess is usually not complex and when you make repay­ ments, you’re paying your­ self back. However, you should approach a margin loan with caution because if you borrow too much, the value of your margin account may fall below the maintenance require­ ment - the minimum dollar amount you must keep in your margin account after you’ve started taking mon­ ey out. When this happens, your brokerage institution may issue a maintenance call that requires you to either deposit more money or marginable securities or sell some of the invest­ * mg your borrowing '^d credit options, you'll want to evaluate several factors: the interest rate you’ll be paying, the purpose for taking on the debt, your ........6 “‘c ucDi, your ability to repay it without impinging on your cash flow, flow, and and so so on on. With With care ful tul thought thought and planning. and Jf needed hel f....... financial professional™^ a r-»VO3|m,4|^ ygy . can make your debt work for you - and not the other way around. This article by Edward Jon H’a.s f written your local Jones Financial Ad ^J'^^urd Jones SIPC ’ s tf' (ili' .y> ♦ ♦ $ r- 'i- pr 1 •5 4 I ments in your account. Ultimately, when weigh- ..tS; 9 t rr. I I . o 5s‘'\ % 4 Look for different ways to borrow and use credit Life savers •> Country gospel duo War and Treaty will headline this weekend’s Fair Ground Festival in Hastings. 4. » f^ember I I J ; �• •/ * F 4 ♦M k 1 I r . 4 * F4 I 4 www.HcistingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 25, 2024 __ __ I ! 2>- •C-T b -s > • * II* l' 4 A HAVE YOU MET? 00 YOU REMEMBER? li' .z '.z f, « z« .4'7 -s * t e' Z f • ( tl^ WELCOMING SIGNS TO HASTINGS SPRUCED UP S'. f' i 9 > 4 1 ,« •A ..k* * «b ♦ 24 I I >» ' »3«... '4 5 The Hastings Jaycees volunteered to paint up the signs with various civic club and organization logos welcoming visitors and residents to Hastings. First, most of the individual signs were taken down, then the framework was painted. Neither of the paint­ ers is a member of the Jaycees, but a relative is, which is just as good. Tom Parker (back) paints a rail as Ryan Martin gets up on the ladder to paint the ornate work. Parker is married to Jaycee Susanne Parker and just happens to own Parker Paint Contracting. ,t 4 .1, » .. / 4 < -1 c ■?.> Hastings resident Bill Roush, 85, lives each day like it’s his last. “I’ve had an exciting life, I’ll tell you that,” he said. “A blessed life, too.” , Roush grew up in Vermontville before his family moved to Springfield. He remembers going with his brother to the Grand Trunk Railroad station in Battle Creek to shine shoes. “We would wait for the nuns to come in on a train. They were easy tar­ gets,” he laughed. “We had our wood! en blocks and would shine their shoes for a nickel or something like that.” At 17, a high school junior, Roush enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his time at Parris Island, Roush hitchhiked his way to Salt as a correctional officer at the Ionia Lake City, Utah. He used his last 30 Correctional Facility. He served as a cents to buy a Greyhound bus ticket guard there for more than 17 years. to Tacoma, Washington, where he He picked up a few more injuries arrived at boot camp. Roush spent six during his tenure, enduring a broken years with the USMC before return- neck, stab wounds and at times com­ ing to civilian life. ing home on crutches. Roush said it “I’m a marine, 1 made Corporal. never bothered him too much. I spent six years in the Marine “It was worse on my family then it Corps, never made it out of the was on me,” he said. “I took it all as sUte of California. (After my ser­ part of the job.” vice), 41 days later as a civilian, I To this day, Roush remains a gen­ said, ‘Civilian life sucks!”’ Roush erous volunteer and active Hastings laughed. “So, I joined the army. Two community member. For years, he’s weeks later, I was in Korea.” been involved with local chapters Roush spent time in Korea, sta­ of the Disabled American Veterans, tioned for a time at the Demilitarized American Legion and the Military Zone. He returned back to the states Order of the Purple Heart. before reenlisting and heading to Through his service to the various Vietnam in the early ’60s. It was veterans’ groups, Roush said he’s there he met his late wife, Xuanmai, been overwhelmed by the commu­ while serving as a special forces nity’s generosity. Earlier this year, operator. Roush said Mai would steer Roush said he saw each of the groups the airboat while he manned the solicit several thousand dollars in machine gun. donations just through their efforts Roush and Mai had two children within the city of Hastings. Roush while he was stationed overseas. In said those acts of generosity, and 1972, Roush was with Mai and his many others like them, are what infant daughter when they were tar­ inspire him to be an active volunteer geted by an enemy mortar. in the community. “I stayed there for what... 14 “All this from one community,” months? That’s way too long. They Roush said. “That’s just Hastings. had us pinpointed,” he said. “The That’s not counting Middleville, mortar round landed two feet from Delton and everywhere (else in Barry us. Five seconds. I laid on top of my County). That’s just Hastings itself. wife and my daughter right there. So we have to give back.” She was just a few months old, she For his service to our country and doesn’t remember it or anything like his dedicated volunteerism, Bill that, she was just a few months old. Roush is this week’s Bright Light. But she took a blood bath.” Each week, the Banner profiles a Roush and Mai were both injured. person y^ho makes the community Roush underwent skin grafts and shine. Do you knoyv someone who some reconstructive surgeries, many should be featured because of volun­ to replace teeth he had lost in ±e teer work, fun-loving personality, for explosion. It took three years, but the stories he or she has to tell, or Mai joined Roush stateside where the for any other reason? Send informa­ two remained toge±er until her pass­ tion to Newsroom, Hastings Banner ing in July last year. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Upon reentering civilian life for the Ml 49058; or email neyvs@j-adsecond time, Roush began working graphics.com. SS“ »4T* J * 4 ri 1 — 1 * \ I sbJ •( r :'.i *4 V uJ\ n > 'W»« Bn !f » I r* i -4k' I I. If R' I •m J ^Ab ,4 X* ?2L‘« V * Sb^ ,, I I / J *-4 s- I**/*; / P I J 9 I I t 1 - •Ma .1 i 4 0 1 7 If T < :-y f J ■9t THE BATTLE OF...CHARLTON PARK? / < I J d I I I * 4 ( r- f.^ ■ d i V z Al z I I r p’ i« -A' * < t 4^ bSrfl^^ 4* J J* 1 X **k » >1^ .. i 9^ /4; />! / DID YOU SEE? * >1 2bi _(d. n in 9 4 ♦I . I if Wr — BANNER JULY 13. 1995 — ..4 f . BILL ROUSH < z✓ This past weekend, Historic Charlton Park welcomed in its annual Civil War Muster, one of the largest Civil War reenactments in the country. This year’s event drew strong numbers once again, attracting reenactors from as far as ndiana, Illinois and Ohio. Here, Confederate Army troops do battle against the Union Army. (Photo by Mike Hoek) ya not u le SOLAR ENERGY the ordinance. Continued from Page 1 The ordinance allows building-mount­ ed and accessory ground-mounted sys­ there was support in ±e county for a tems as an accessory use, wi± ±e zoning stricter ordinance than what ±e state is administrator having to approve a license allowing for solar projects. for the property owner to mount such a “We have, obviously, a possible pend­ system, Fowler said. ing project that is large,” McManus said Kelly Lenz of Maple Grove Township “We also believe that the likelihood for asked if commissioners considered ±e additional larger projects is minimal in impact of a solar facility on the property this county. We’re likely to have small value of adjacent properties. projects.” “It’s supposed to come in right door Under ±e ordinance, a principal-use next to me, and I don’t want my farm solar energy system can take up no more devalued because of this,” said Lenz, than 20 percent of land that has been whose 125-acre farm has been in her designated as “prime farmland” by the family for more than a centuiy. “I think U.S. Department ofAgriculture and ^fore you go ahead with it, there should identified on the “preserved land” and be some kind of answer for that.” “prime farmland” location maps in the Fowler said that he had not looked into county master plan. the impact on property values. McManus “One of ±e key things that the county said that type of analysis might be done board was clear about is ±at we want to if a utility sought a special land use desprotect prime farmland in the county,” i^ation for erecting an SES facility. Fowler said. An ordinance covers the entire county The new ordinance would allow a whereas an applicant is going to be site principal-use solar eneigy system as a specific,” McManus said. special land use in areas zoned for agri­ Gary White of Nashville expressed cultural, rural residential, light industrial concern about ffie hazards local firefight­ and general industrial use. Such systems ers might face if ±ey were dealing with a cannot be erected on parcels less than 80 fire involving batteries at a solar facility, acres in size in the agricultural and rural md making sure firefighters are properly residential zoning districts and less than trained to deal with such a fire. 20 acres in size in the industrial zoning I d like to see them try to incor­ districts. The ori^al draft ordinance had porate the responsibility of that type set a 20-acre minimum for projects in of training and equipment for fire in agricultural and rural residential zones. there,’ White said. The ordinance limits the total height As currently written, ±e ordinance for a principal-use solar eneigy system to would require all principal-use SES 16 feet, when measured from the ground facilities to have an emergency shutdown to the top of the system when oriented at procedure and provide ±e local fire its maximum tilt. Other structures aside department site safety plans to include from a solar panel, such as a substation, electrical, fire, smoke and hazaidous can be up to 45 feet in height, when materials release. All such facilities -.yv.vuov. rvn bucn lacinties must measured from the ground to the highest provide firet-responder training at the site point on the structure. The total area of If requested by the county or township. a single principal-use SES, including all Commissioners attached an amend­ components, cannot exceed 1,500 acres ment to t e ordinance that would require on all participating lots. the lessee of the property to provide A solar eneigy system must be at least necessary equipment for handling a fire 100 feet away from any property line on location. of a non-participating lot. For a prin­ FL^Wi'oved’ the solar ordinance would cipal-use SES with an output capacity take effect in September. Consumers greater than 50 megawatts, the setback to present plans for must be at least 100 feet from any public the Spring Creek Farm solar energy or pnvate right-of-way or easement. The project to the Planning Commission setback for a principal-use SES with an shortly after the ordinance is adopted. megawatts or less said Dena Isabell, a stakeholder must be at le^t 150 feet from any public engage ment manager for the utility. or^pnvate nght-of-way orfissement. The Planning Commission Chainnan John structure must bew at — «i least jcasi 300 juu feet reel awav LaForge abstained from Monday’s vote because he serves on the board of directors of Great Lakes Energy, an A principal-use SES niust also meet electric cooperative that serves a poilion fencing, screening, landscaping and ot Barry County. Commissioner Jack ground cover requirements set forth in Nadwomik was absent. (iT? «■ wt TECH OUTAGE on Friday to help with the fallout. Continued from Page 1 “By the afternoon (staff) was over­ whelmed. I came in for a while Friday Windows. The company provides afternoon. It was a disruption to us,” so^are for global businesses and VanDenbuig said. “...However (we quickly acknowledged the error. could) make copies for individuals Crowdstrike was quick to develop because we still have paper (records) a fix, but not before hours of relative in the office. We were able to fulfill chaos. The problem affected systems record requests for a death certificate with Windows as their operating sys­ if they came in or make copies of tem — Mac and Linux systems were a coi^ file. If it was something we not impacted. didn’t have to generate or go online Reports of problems with 9-1-1 serwe could do it.” vice in areas throughout the country I will tell you ±at IT had us up also came to light, but ±at was not the and working by the end of the day case in Barry County. Friday, so we were able to fulfill some Stephanie Lehman, Barry County requests, she added. “There was min­ Central Dispatch director, said ±at imal disruption but our office still does when the department’s phone system have a lot of paper to fall back on. couldn’t connect to the service provid­ Barry County Director of er, it rolled over to a back-up system Information Technology Matt Ward - albeit, a more primitive one. recounted his department’s efforts Once it was determined that our during Tuesday morning’s county call handling solution was nonoperaboard meeting. tional, we immediately rolled over to We got a call from our sherifTs our backup system but the challenge office at about 1:15 a.m. Friday indi­ for that is it’s picking up a handset and cating they were having trouble with in our live environment — our normal their computer systems,” Ward said environment — everything is computFretty quickly we were able to identi­ erized.'’ fy the nature of the problem and begin The department forged ahead on the working to resolve it. By the time backup system before its primary sys­ most of our staff arrived here at 8 a m tem was restored later in the day. we had begun implementing solutions “We have some redundancy built on their computers. into our system and, where it is defi­ The time-consuming component of nitely not as efficient and effective as the problem was the fact that Ward our normal operating system, the indiMd his team had to visit each of the viduals that had to call here for assis250-plus workstations throughout the tance were none the wiser,” Lehman county, an effort they forged^ahead concluded. with over the weekend Similar disarray played out in all Ward said that he is only aware of die other departments in the county fwo workstetions that are not funcincluding ±e clerk’s office. not func nrt "! “‘i belong to Senior Deputy Clerk Sarah XirS ““"»* VmiDenbuig, who was out of the office for the week to serve as superin. 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''iK js> \ « M * J. «■•» *» « •• <• V.- • f ♦ ♦ « I Xu*''?* �I S I 1 ♦ iv J I 1 i t * V' HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 25, 2024 J F i LEHERS FROM OUR READERS 'W" 5 Can Barry County afford a Constitutional Sheriff who is into politics? s\ I I I f « lW I ..I 1 n < * s 11 •I 9 •4 kt ^1 A k I t *V ( II 5^11 ■^ix a sit letters to the editor policy There was a big lie sent around about voter fraud in our country and also in the state of Michigan. The state and the federal government did an extensive investigation on this issue over two years ago. Neither the state or the federal government found a thing. Even the Democrats and Republicans investigated these claims of voter fraud and they found nothing. Then here comes a Constitutional Sheriff Dar Leaf who wants to keep this investigation going I guess for the attention. Now, all this is costing the taxpayers of Barry County a lot of money. For over two years, Barry County has paid Dar Leaf and his two in­ vestigators — one full-time and parttime — on this investigation. We are talking over two years, over $200,000 just in wages alone. Also, there have been court costs and fines that have occurred by Dar Leaf costing taxpay­ ers thousands more. Dar did speaking events he had to go to, costing taxpayers additional money. Our county commissioners had Dar come to their meetings at dif­ ferent times, they asked him (for information) on this so-called fraud investigation. He has never given an amount to them. This could be way over $200,000 for the past two years. We don’t need a Constitutional Sheriff in Barry County. We need a sheriff for the people of Barry County. Lewis Anderson Rutland Township View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. 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Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. t * .4 *> F •s It- «r f •t / J { 4 J* 4 5Saa» it..- 1 Jt I -J a yw-— KB I if D^-/ a WBfctfsBnili ^'^'^ih/hnerprjf/jejo । t t 4’1 I• II 1 ex S5.5 I j i V© e, T'j r I ;; .1 'i wjsin 4: wo v. I(' ‘S ?: f a « » i r»r Z / J %» - 'Wr •*»» :: K V® M : Ui • V*' 'STsr f ^....1:. t. v> 1^1^ ak^ b5X2'«o JOT A friend from WGVU, an award-winning blues musician and a new band of local musicians will entertain audiences across Hastings this week as the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series continues. This morning, Kevin Kammeraad & Friends will entertain audiences at Playing at the Plaza. Kammeraad and his crew of sidekick puppets have delighted audiences of all ages with his interactive and comedic puppet concerts. Kammeraad will feature Wimee, form his show “Wimee’s Words,” as seen on PBS. His perfor­ mance will take place at 11 a.m. today at Thomapple Plaza. This week’s Friday at the Fountain concert brings a local touch back to the Barry County Courthouse lawn at noon on Friday. Geez Louise! Thelma is the combination of what used to be the Hastings Heartbeats and Geez Louise bands. Both bands were wellknown to the Hastings community, however, due to career changes and health issues, the two groups decided to merge. Hastings Live programming wraps — noi OUME 1*^ *4* * - • 2 xOr: x * r>» « ■’^05.' A. 3' >3 •-* 4 4- 10 teip *111’1^^ feafeawi|siaffi«35W (j^Icsoeinfora^'W ^Iin^atiisqijii liDanitsaii".*™'' r; •* i >(•' J.k iCC - 'a < ’ 1 a 4> If Hi; ITIa)»s«P .nr;- A* P* «!U» u• • ? Tni I % £ « - ft $1^ •• .A- J J i l’ f Puppets and blues highlight Hastings Live performances this week .?T *^'»*’* z t X up this week with a performance from Jake Kershaw as this week’s Friday Night Feature. Kershaw has played with many famous blues artists and released his first album, “Piece of Mind” in 2017 at only 16 years old. Kershaw takes the Thomapple Plaza stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There are no rain venues. Shows will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and gen­ erous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. i^l ■ ’'' PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 2 • L • -JULY 25-31 s* Zu Jbe?®*V' y of Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ -£■ i f k • . ■ July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: “I am Smoke" by Henry Herz; illustrated by Merce Lopez. Narrated by smoke itself, learn how humans have used and benefited from smoke over the centuries from cooking to communication. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black I I V .'t‘' >ip X'.:: T .»• » f** > \ .C I» » .f Id’’'' Walnut Trail. The Nature of Fire July 1-31 Saturday, July 27 — Gala in Y-‘ «Mt !»• 4 * f - '1 V: M The Barry County United Way is seeking school supply donations for its annual Backpack Program. back to school feeling confident and ready with all of their needed supplies on the first day of school, said Forbes. New items can be dropped off at any time at any of the following locations: — Barry County United Way in Hastings — Any Highpoint Community Bank location — Any Thomapple Credit Union location — Edward Jones offices in Hastings, Nashville and Middleville — Rehmann (formerly Walker, Fluke & Sheldon in Hastings) Families in need of school supplies are encouraged to call the Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. Families can qualify any time between now and the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. SCHEDULE , Thursday, July 25 - Movie Memo nes and Milestones watches a 1954 film starring Bob Hope, Joan Fon­ taine and Basil Rathbone, 5 p.m. Friday, July 26 - Friday story time. 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Adventures Around Town scavenger hunt (through Aug. 3). Tuesday, July 30 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5:30 p.m.; window donor party, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Social Security’s top ways to protect against identity theft HILLARY HATCH help make sure passwords are strong Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to imper­ sonate you or steal from you. It is important that you stay safe online. Please review these data privacy and identity protection resources: LA great online resource is ssa.gov/ myaccount. You can visit this page to open a secure my Social Security account, keep track of your earnings record, and identify any suspicious activity. 2. The Social Security Administration’s blog post, “Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves,” helps you understand how to spot, prevent, and report identity theft. You can check out this blog at blog. ssa.gov/protect-yourself-from-identity-thieves. 3. In SSA’s blog post, “Protect Your Online Identity With Strong Passwords,” SSA encourages better password habits to keep online data and accounts safe and secure. You can check out this blog for tips to at blog.ssa.gov/protect-your-onlineidentity-with-strong-passwords. 4. SSA’s blog post, “Protecting Yourself from QR Code Fraud,” pro­ vides details to help safeguard from using Quick Response (QR) codes that may compromise your personal information. You can read this blog at blog.ssa.gov/protecting-yourselffrom-qr-code-fraud. 5. Fraudsters use Social Security scams to mislead victims into mak­ ing cash, gift card, or wire trans­ fer payments to fix alleged Social Security number problems. Check out SSA’s blog post “Social Security’s Top 5 Scam Awareness Articles at blog.ssa.gov/social-securitys-top-5-scam-awareness-articles. SSA encourages you to help protect your vital information. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affair5 Specialist for fVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security' Administration. 3045 Knapp HE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ESTATE SALE JULY 25th, 26th, 27th • 9 am-6pm 204 Warren Street, Freeport, Ml 49325 This is the living estate of Tim McKay, 25 yr. veteran 1990s Sth Wheel Camper, 90s Speed Boat w/trailer; Riding Lawnmower; 85 ft. Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp; Cub Cadet Rear Rototiller and Weed Whack er, 225 Welder, Huge Sand Blaster. Pressure Washer, 550 Generator. Chop Saw. 10' Table Saw. Smaller Rototiller. Air Compressor Tool Cart, Tail Wire Cabinet For Propane Tanks, Chains, Lights, Straps, Werner Ladders, Heavy Duty Beams, US General Tool Cabinets, Shop Vacs. 5 Speed Drill Press Mil­ waukee Pneumatic Heavy Duty Drill Press. Craftsman Tool Box, Delta Sand­ er. Craftsman Sander, Saw Horses, Big Cabinet on Casters, Lots of Tools Air Conditioner. Small Fridg, New Ceiling Fan. Huge Outdoor Bench. Outdoor Water Fountain, Cherubs. Large Quantity of American Flags. Yard Roller, Doo Fence, Set of Tires for a Tacoma, Milk Cans. Gas Cans, Yard Tools Cool ers, Safes, Weight Machines, File Cabinet, Display Cabinets, Antique Hutch' Small Cupboard, Table and Chairs, Bedroom Sets, New Mattresses Fl i i Screen TVs, Collectable Swords, Mid-Evil Display. Antique Dishware’MT Milltary: Dessert Storm Fatigues. Boots. Storage Lockers, Military MemorabT Harley Davidson Helmets, and Collectables, so-so much more ™ la, I •k *r . ~r . »rr< ‘ I Kevin Kammeraad & Friends will entertain children at Thornapple Plaza with an engaging puppet show this morning. ifyi i(i //listing Sm, IL'l y iPi fissiings. Ij HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Public Affairs Specialist ' i .^sareti A f null _ i I i^nkvi/ie/iasisieH'iif ■ 9 *e*-i * ... ^1 t /Z rr x: *** «k The Barry County United Way is continuing to help local children start the school year off right by partnering with the community for its annual Backpack Program. United Way vol­ unteers credit community donors for helping keep the program in operation for over 17 years. This program runs completely on donations. Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes said “We are so blessed to have an amazing communi­ ty that supports our local youth. This program could not happen without our generous donors and volunteers.” Some items needed for this year’s Backpack Program include backpacks, notebooks, three-ring binders, fold­ ers, pencils, pencil boxes, washable markers, colored pencils, crayons and more. A full list of what is needed can be found on the Barry County United Way’s Facebook page. Families who qualify for the pro­ gram can schedule an appointment for their children to choose their new backpacks and fill them with the sup­ plies they need to start the school year off right. ■ “Last year, this program helped send almost 300 local children back to school with new supplies,” said forbes. “We understand that our econ­ omy continues to change and that the need will likely increase this year.” I The goal of the program is to ensure every youth in Barry County can go SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS } * '• I 1?T' United Way seeking school supply donations for Backpack Program I F iC ‘ Wi * •• J - Z • /. t » ‘ , "~“«aataM i ktU: 1 •-M fefesen * x-- I i I > 5 r f I 5^ ,• ♦ the Garden, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate the Institute and help support its community programming and summer research program while enjoying food, drinks and live music. Wednesday, July 31 — Stewardship workday, 9:30 a.m.noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ♦ ♦ I I estatesales.net/grandrapidsmi for pictures Phone: 616-745-8187 or 745-8186 �* "J 1 9 9 I 6 www.HastingsBannor.com the HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, July 25, 2024 9" ..i> OBITUARIES X* JIZ » . J i I ■A VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I Hr Hl p| 1 M. Worship Together A A 9rI .J\: wSr.' fl ^r- 4 ■ < z ft r af the church of your choice yVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH II We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH lifegate COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 301 E. Slate Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone; Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 ajn. Wednesday Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. 269-948-0900. zV •r’ methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 ajn.; Worship P^(or. Sunday Services: 10:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 aju. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN 6 p.m. CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE 328 N. Jefferson Street. CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- &S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Peter 8609. Roger Pastor 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead for all ages; Claypool, (517) 204-9390. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Sunday Worship Service CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. pleasantview family CHURCH study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and II 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Wednesday night Bible Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church > A 9 Upon retiring from teaching, Carol Sue (Cox) Bender of Carol continued her passion Middleville. Ml. passed away for literacy by volunteering at peacefully on July 19, 2024. the Hastings Public Library. Born on September 1,1939, Her love for running made her she is survived by her devoted a local legend, earning her husband of 65 years, Robert the title of Michigan ’ s Female Bender. Runner of the Year, twice. She Carol’s vibrant spirit and competed in Grand Rapids ’ dedication to family and )restigious 25K Riverbank K community touched many kn 30 times, winning her age lives. several occasions and setting group on She is also survived by her sister. Sue national records along the way. Bowie (Bob), and her children, Cheryl An adventurous traveler, Carol, along Hemond (Michael), Julie Cleary (Kevin), with her husband Bob, hiked and camped and Greg Bender. Her legacy extends to in nearly every National Park in America her beloved grandchildren, Cal Cleary and enjoyed several European trips. They (Lynsi), Hannah Chesser (Dan), Sydney Johnson (Peter), and Gabby Hemond, as also treasured their summers spent on well as her cherished great-grandchildren, Mackinac Island. Carol’s life was a testament to the Margo Chesser, Remi Chesser, and Peter power of dedication, adventure, and love. Johnson. A memorial service will be planned for She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jesse Cox, and her birth Wednesday, July 31, 2024,11 a.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville mother, Evelyn Stoner. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. A 1957 graduate of Pontiac High Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope School, Carol earned both her bachelor's Cemetery. and master’s degrees from Michigan In lieu of flowers, donations can be State University. She dedicated 30 years made in her name to "From Houses of her life to educating young minds as to Homes’’ Guatemala at www. an English and reading teacher in the Fromhousestohomes.org Thornapple Kellogg school system. Her Carol’s enduring spirit will be commitment to service extended beyond remembered and cherished by all the classroom; she served in the Peace who knew her. Please visit www. Corps in Russia from 1995-1997 and beelergoresfuneral.com to share a volunteered for many years with the "From Houses to Homes’’ organization in memory or leave a condolence message for Carol’s family. Guatemala. phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastinqs w 945-9554 4 * 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 4! V imarruBV HoHlBeMi&Mdpaal 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 • -H rv J y r Hi ••• J.v f - 9^ <T*”' v> Sia**'® Ri tfJB <<• ae* I oftbeoafe si')?®* ■Jiff as ia:aa jj^ssa !ri0 ir r ws l!Dt MK 4 ti :aBi t 't2i i r< t z CSSaSXtlKy i:nB 3 tc ^teEsx no the deep Wstop j)£(Xstatxi. : K a: «tr. t <ai > lEsixx't: - X|* -r- RSfl ^sstes lai;' it Gerald Joe Bachelder Gerald Joe Bachelder passed away on July 18, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Ml. Jerry was born on October 6,1945, in Oklahoma City, OkK, the son of Glenn (Pete) and Editha (Bobbie) Bachelder. Jerry’s early years were filled with the adventures of atypical 1960s teenager. He had a passion for hot rods, spending countless hours working on and driving them, and he was known for his love of drag- racing. This enthusiasm for life carried over into his adult years, where he found joy in the simple pleasures of hunting and fishing, activities he enjoyed with his parents, Pete and Bobbie. Jerry served the City of Hastings Department of Public Services professionally with unwavering commitment for 40 years before retiring in 2001. His life was marked by the joy and companionship of two marriages; first to Sandra Kay Strickland in 1968, and then to Shirley M. Lamse in 2000. both of which ended in divorce. Despite the changes in his personal life, Jerry remained a steadfast friend and a cherished member !l»i ^^^3 *A.k fe^ibe 4 5^, it; f. 8 of his community. Jerry was a member of the Elks Lodge, where he found camaraderie and community. His dad had beagles and rabbit hunted for many years, which attributed to Jerry’s love for dogs. He raised coonhounds and then rolled over into rabbit hunting with beagles like his dad. He was involved for many years with the United Kennel Club. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and his best friend, Georqe Winick. He is survived by many special friends including Dave Wilcox, Dan Murphy, Jed Nichols, Rob Fenstemaker and Chad Cusack; and godchildren, Ryan (Jaymee) Hartman and their children Zeke and Thatcher, and Brittany (Nate) Dowler and their daughter Natalie. Following Jerry's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hastings Elks #1965, PO Box 143 Hastings Ml 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 'Ti-;: »itet ds, (do DOIQjJ >r Lr nabs lacR ■■ a3 - > ? w longer' sieii thei es 23^ J^anner.com KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! Call us at: 269-945-9554 • it T f' C f. ■ 'X .J IV t person. . K* State w a ** u ILt” V 5 14! "-A' *1 *X.. /I .** s A >* % » *•1 *1 >» x: ’ * S'’ % ^4® c-s '^5 ■X.. T. 4^ J « 4 i ■ft * 4. , 1 marriage licenses a <-IS Sv Hastings and Shana Lee Mallison, Hastings I ■ V1 ’•K <fe I 4. h > A stingsand Caleb Michael Allwardt Hastings * ♦ ♦ 4 X* ik' i l9€f I 4 a * * X A K 'X* S' • di t I I • r I > A r t I k JI <*rnphjf5 r A son, Russell McKnight; her parents, Ernest and Reathel Cadwell; her sisters, Ruth, Evelyn, Thelma, Carol, and her brothers, Francis, Gilbert, and Phillip. The memories and love shared with them were a source of comfort and joy throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Solmes of Cleburne, TX; sons, Wesley (Kathy) Calgary, BC, Canada, and Wendell (Karla) McKnight of Williams Lake, BC, Canada; her 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. Each family member reflects a piece of Grace's spirit, from her kindness to her unwavering strength. Grace’s final resting place will be alongside her husband Arthur, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, where they will be together once more. There will be no formal services. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Grace Eva McKnight passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Cleburne, TX. She was born on February 9,1926, in Ridge, MT, the daughter of Ernest and Reathel (Craft) Cadwell. H| Grace’s early years were ||^ spent in the rolling landscapes of Montana. She graduated HE from Miles City High School B™ and later from Black Hills State College, setting the stage for a lifelong commitment to teaching. In 1946. Grace’s heart found its match in Arthur McKnight, and together they embarked on a journey of love and partnership that would last for 67 years until Arthur’s passing. Grace dedicated over three decades to shaping young minds as a third grade teacher at Belle Fourche Elementary. She enjoyed playing the piano for her church. After retirement, Grace continued to serve her community by offering her time in reading and tutoring children. Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur McKnight; her VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT W local businesses: / » i at r This infomwiion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these Flberglau Products - Grace Eva McKnight I Director, Martha Stoetzel. •* t: Website: Life Group 6:30 pjn. k* V Carol Sue Cox Bender avid reader, poet, pianist, 1Si seamstress, horticulturalist, communicator, and served on the board of the Arabian Horse Association of Michigan (AHAM), was an active member of the Hastings Red Hat Beauties, as well as a longtime I member of Pleasantview Family Church. In 2011, Lew and Norma moved to Hastings. A purple horse stati)e adorned their front door. Some of her treasured sayings were: "It is what it is’j, "Family is everything’’, and "If that’s all you can do, then that’s all you can do."* Norma was preceded in death by her parents. Harry and Beaulah (Bea) Hammond: her brothers and sisterin-law, Muri and Mary Hammond and Gordon Hammond; her daughters, Sandra and Sharon Gilmore, and her nephew, Dr. David Hammond. She is survived by her children: Marda Gilmore (Rich Manning), Mike Gilmore (Pam Green). Teresa Pash (Barry McDiarmid), and grandchildren, respectfully: Kelsey (All), Nicole (Gary), Julie (Shanna), Brooke (Thomas), Paige (Alex), Sara (Joe), Kyle (Jessica), Anna; (James), as well as great-grandchildren; respectfully: Mikayla, Amaya, Aubrey, i Aksa, Kelilah, and Ilia. She also has a ■ niece, Rosemary Hahn, and many other relatives that she dearly loved. Funeral arrangements are being made through Girrbach Funeral Home and will be held at Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling, Ml on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 with viewing at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow. Charity gifts in Norma’s name can be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Norma Violet (HammondGilmore) Earl passed away peacefully on July 17,2024. at the age of 95 1/2. Born October 16,1928, Norma lived a full and vibrant life and inspired the lives of many along the way. As a child, she enjoyed roller skating, ice skating, picking strawberries, playing with her older brother, Muri, riding the postal route with her father in his horse and buggy, and playing the piano/organ for funeral services with her best friend, Patty (Dickey) Kivela. Patti would push the organ's pedals and Norma would play the keys. She was valedictorian of Vermontville High School Class of 1947. She married Patrick Joseph Gilmore on September 5.1949. Norma worked as a secretary for both Whites Dry Cleaning and later at Hastings Manufacturing. In 1954, she began working at the newly established Gilmore Jewelers. She was especially proud of her Diamond Club. She also ran a home-based business selling wedding dresses and wigs. They had five children: Marda, Sondra, Sharon, Mike, and Teresa. After 26 years, she was remarried to Lewis (Lew) Allen Earl on December 27. 1975. They were together for 45 years until his passing in 2021. They lived in Dowling, where Lew dairy farmed and Norma raised Arabians, i.e. Lu-Nor Farms and Lu-Nor Arabians. They competed successfully in Arabian racing and showing and set track records at Mount Pleasant Racetrack. Their motto: "Beautiful enough to show and win; Athletic enough to race and win.” Norma was also very artistic. She made beautiful resin tables and wail hangings. She had her own N.V. (Envy) store out of her home. She was an >' / * * ✓ z Norma Violet Earl r ♦ ♦ t 0 A : 4 �k zMk www.HasHngsBanner.com I?" * ** I. S-U Sj » <iy. *• ■ 11 4 > 'r A. ** s' i; MR A Anatomy of success: Aben Johnson’s story .m IV B, !,W •» [t * BANNER NOV. 22,1990 7 3: U 5{ ‘ * (I *=•«? P I 1 -CTk « more of the time of its manager. in condition for economical production I “It was now evident that there were of power by using the proper kind of pis­ ESTHER WALTON splendid possibilities for growth of the ton rings. Last week, this space told about the Manufacturing Company in this new f* f “He believed the leakage of oil could s^ of the Hastings Manufacturing field. It would not expand in Plant and would be largely prevented if a steel Company by M.L. Cook. This week No. 2, for in the meantime the Viking piston ring became a part of the set of feat^es the second part of his stoiy. Corporation had been located ±ere and rings used in each cylinder of the engine the increasing demand for that compa­ When his own judgment as to the that powered the automobile. He devised * ny’s products called for more and more advisability of the Manufacturing such a ring and assigned the patent to the space in that building. Company making piston rings was Manufacturing Company. “Then something was done which Yyden, The new steel-vent ring was thormeant much to the Manufacturing Aben Johnson, who had managed the oughly tested in 1938 and proved that it Company as well as Hastings. About business of the Hastings Manufacturing would largely prevent the leakage of oil nine years ago (1932), $200,000 Company from the start, made plans to from the cylinders, being harder than cast of Class A or preferred stock in the have It embark in this new line of man­ iron rings, it would not wear down and M^ufactunng Company was sold to ufacture. let the oil pass by it. citizens of Hastings, of which about The local field was clear because “ A set of rings containing a Hastings Aben Johnson was president of $150,000 was subscribed to Mr. Johnson the two men who started the Michigan steel-vent ring will last longer and do Hastings Manufacturing until his (and) Mr. Tyden and their associates in Piston Ring Company plant in the a good job of saving money for the car death in 1966. the Seal, Table and Viking companies. Goodyear Woods factoiy had aban­ owner. This was thoroughly demonstrat­ This called for a new plant. doned it and given up the business. ed before the Manufacturing Company ing this new line of manufacture in a “The Commercial Club took action However, it was much more difficult came onto the market in January 1939 satisfactory manner. Mr. Johnson soon and gave a considerable aid to the for the Manufacturing Company to with its new steel-vent ring. That new perfected an organization to handle the Manufacturing Company in the purchase build up a trade in piston rings ±an it ring gave Aben Johnson the opportunity mechanical end of the new business of the site for its present fine factory. A otherwise would have been. This was to exercise his business-getting faculties and began building up the selling orga­ large, conveniently arranged brick plant because of the imperfect rings made in to the limit. nization also. was constructed just west of the Seal the Goodyear Woods plant, which had “The Saturday Evening Post, the “The trade increased and new Company’s factory. The company was been marketed by the Manufacturing Country Gentlemen and the automobile machines had to be added to care squared away for business in dead ear­ Company and had created consider- . trade papers were all used by him as for ±e growing business. It steadily nest under Mr. Johnson ’ s direction. able prejudice, which was not easily advertising mediums. He also produced increased and outgrew the space avail­ Wi± an ideal place in which to make overcome. Therefore, great care was attractive placards and posters, and wrote able for it in the old Press and Tool piston rings, with excellent equipment taken to have the piston rings made by personal letters not only to jobbers, but to Company plant. and new machineiy for their manufacHastings Manufacturing (to) meet the garage owners. Mr. Johnson had before this pur­ ture, and with key men who had had a requirements of the trade. The new business gained by the chased the water’s (M.L. Cook’s) inter­ large experience in the making of that “Mr. Johnson was fortunate in hav­ Manufacturing Company required a lot est in the Manufacturing Company and product elsewhere, whom Mr. Johnson ing available the excellent mechanical of real cash. Hundreds more jobbing thus owned the controlling interest. The had brought into his organization, the talent employed by the Seal Company, accounts had to be carried on the compa­ development of the piston ring business Manufacturing Company was able to which was of much assistance in startny’s books, which necessitated a largely by the company required more and make a new line of rings that could not increased investment in these accounts, be excelled. Special machines were as well as in stock and material on hand. devised for them and made in the Seal More rings had to be made and kept on Company’s shop. They cut costs and hand. improved the product. “Fortunately, Mr. Johnson didn’t have The next thing was to get a large vol­ ume of business, which means do a good J® financing the growth of job of advertising, in a manner that helps the Manufacturing Company’s business. ' The large resources of the Seal Company the dealers as well as the factory; and were used to make the expansion and to build up a selling organization of real A were of ±e greatest assistance in taking go-getters. care of this rapid growth of its-business. . _ “Aben Johnson has (had) the qualiThe Seal Company’s mechanical and I ties that such a job of business-getting financial resources were valuable help requires. He secured a trained specialist while the Manufacturing Company was to aid in creating an efficient shop orga­ building up its business. These enabled nization. He built up a strong, efficient selling organization, trained to secure up the company to expand far more rapidly jobbers for ±e Manufacturing Company, would otherwise have been possible, and at the same time, nut ‘"No one realized better than Mr. put nn on eamnaionQ campaigns Johnson ±at ±ese favorable conditions to aid the jobbers in selling the rings to their trade. More than that, he employed exceptional opportunity to build Why did people stop specialists to train the jobbers’ salesman Quickly the volume of the Manufacturing umn would be tough. There aren’t really landmarks there. It all pretty in selling piston rings, explaining how to Company’s business. He set about it in exploring the ocean? I much looks like water. Plus, once win and keep the fiiendship of the garage earnest. He was a tireless workheard they only explored 5 you get deeper than the sun can er and gave long hours each day to men in the territory where their jobber percent of it. reach, it’s completely dark. the development of the business and operated. Dakota, 11, l^.M. “Visiting every place in the ocean dreamed of it at night. He had this excep­ “The excellent product and the wellwouldn’t help us learn much,” trained selling organization could not do tional chance to build up volume quickly Dear Dakota, Rollwagen-Bollens said. “The and rose to it. He had splendid coopera­ i all that needed to be done in one year. When I think about exploring the organisms and features of the deep tion from his factory and selling organi­ but the trade grew through the years of ocean, I think about the discovery ocean are distributed broadly. So, it zation. He and his associates could take a severe depression. However, ±e cost of giant tube worms. They live in makes more sense to be targeted.” just pride in the success attained.” of selling prevented, for a considerable £ super-hot, mineral-rich water deep That’s why scientists explore the M.L. Cook went on in his 1941 article, time, making a profit until a sufficient in the ocean. They don’t do normal saying “At the present time, 320 people * ocean using sonar from boats or volume of trade could be acquired. things like eat or poop—but they satellites in space. They send sound The tide of good fortune turned are employed in the factory, 96 in the can live for 300 years or longer. waves into the ocean to make a office, and 78 salesmen, for a total of Strongly toward tlie Manufacturing Scientists were shocked when they picture of what’s underwater. When Company in 1937. The volume increased 494 people.” found them—and there’s probably they see something interesting, largely in 1938, and in 1940 the results In 1940, Hastings Manufacturing much more to find. they can send a remote-controlled were most gratifying and ±e Hastings Company purchased the Casite line I talked about ocean explora­ vehicle. Or they can climb inside a Manufacturing Company became ±e for J.R. Case. In 1950, the company tion with my friend Gretchen submersible like the Alvin to visit in leader in the piston ring field. Prospects employed approximately 800 people, 500 Rollwagen-Bollens. She’s a bio­ person. looked fine for further progress. in the factory and office at Hastings, with logical oceanographer and plank­ Those vehicles have cameras and “Among those gathered into the com­ a sales force of 80. Approximately 100 ton ecologist at Washington State robotic arms for taking measure­ pany’s organization by Mr. Johnson was more work at the Yankton, S.D. plant University. ments and samples. Scientists can Harold Phillips. He had the training and (1990). She told me that you’re right that even take water samples and use had specialized for a considerable time Aben Johnson died in 1966. His son, we’ve only explored about 5 percent the little bits of environmental DNA on gasoline engines and their problems, Steven, and grandsons, Andrew and of the ocean. But it isn’t because in there to figure out what living especially on how to keep the cylinders Mark, are now in charge of the company. we stopped trying. The ocean is just things have been in that water. massive. Even though we’ve visited only The ocean contains more than about 5 percent of the ocean, we Jordan said the valve was found to 321 million cubic miles of water. know a lot about the ocean floor. be stuck and not broken. A member Continued from Page 1 To imagine that, think of something Scientists have used satellite data of Hastings Fire was able to close the that’s about a mile away from you. to roughly map the whole thing. valve and the fire went out. to let it bum out at that point because You might need to use a map app. They’ve also made detailed maps of we don ’ t want to put it out, ” Jordan We cooled the tank and moved it to Or ask a grownup for a landmark. about 26 percent of the ocean floor. told the Banner. “ If we put it out, then a safe location, ” Jordan said. ! Now picture a giant 3D cube that That’s done using high-tech gear we have propane leaking that is flam ­ Hastings Fire Department was dis­ mounted on ships—like multibeam same distance on each side. It’s 1 mable and we don ’ t know where it is. patched to the Barry Expo Center and mile long, 1 mile wide and 1 mile sonar. They plan to map the entire Normally, in an incident like that, we was not stationed there. Jordan said deep. You would need 321 million ocean floor in detail by 2030. leave it burning.” that next year, he is expecting to sta­ That will help us understand what of those to equal the ocean. Or think Upon further inspection, though, tion a crew there as a precaution. life is like on the ocean floor — and of a 1-gallon milk jug. All the water in the water column, too. Scientists in the ocean would fill about 325 think there could be a million spe­ Quintillion jugs. cies in the ocean. But we’ve prob­ When scientists say we haven’t ably only met about one-third of explored much of the ocean, they don’t mean just the bottom of the them so far. That’s a lot of species we don’t ocean. They mean all that water (excludes sale items) know yet. 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In that same race, Johnsen faced Jon Rocha, , JAYSON BUSSA Editor The upcoming primary' election will feature a re-match of sorts between two Republicans looking to serve as state representative for District 78, which includes Hastings, the eastern a Republican from Hastings, who was not on the ballot due to a paperwork discrepancy, but instead mounted a write-in campaign. This year, both names will be on the ballot as the incumbent Johnsen faces off against Rocha in the Aug. 6 primary election with Democrat chal- -'I lenger Christine Terpening waiting for her opponent for November’s general election. The Banner posed a uniform set of questions to both Rep. Johnsen and Rocha as the primary election approaches. Below you will find their answers. w * 1 ick STATE REPRESENTATIVE • DISTRICT 78 ★★ JON ROCHA core of everything that has allowed us to keep our very freedom from tyranny. Our founding fathers knew that in order to keep us from over­ reaching government and another king, we would need to defend ourselves against those would try to usurp our Constitution. We must allow people to defend themselves, their property and their homes. As a deputy, I blow first­ hand that a protective order is only just a piece of paper and that as incred­ ibly skilled as our law enforcement officers are, they cannot be every­ where at every second of the day. Not only will I fight to keep our Second Amendment, but I will work toward restoring those rights taken away by removing restrictive laws that have proven over and over again to have no effect other than to punish law abiding citizens. Our district deserves the very best and we should be focused on the peo­ ple of Michigan and helping them through the tough economic times we are in. Unfortunately, in 2023, the budget that was passed in legislature put our tax dollars to work for ille- ■ gal immigrants. We need to take the ‘Michigan First’ approach and ensure that we are taken care of first. Our taxes should be going to help the peo­ ple, of Michigan first, no one else. Lansing has taken measures to usurp local control from munici­ palities in a variety of ways. Most recently, that included taking siting power for large solar energy proj­ ects. How would you work to go Challenger < Residence: Hastings How long have you lived there? Three years Occupation/ profession­ al experience: Corrections dep­ uty for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department In your opinion, what are the top Jon Rocha three concerns/ issues facing voters in your district? Inflation/sky rocketing prices on every day goods and services; Our Second Amendment; Illegal immigra­ tion and the ramifications of an open border. How do you propose addressing these challenges? The first thing we need to do is stop frivolous spending. Every legislator campaigns on it, very few actually follow through with it. That starts by ensuring that pet projects and luxury spending is halted and we pay for only what we need, lowering the tax rate for everyday Michiganders putting more money in their pocket, and attracting higher paying American jobs. There is a large windfall of economic prosperi­ ty when we give the people the oppor­ tunity to spend their money instead of state government and big money lobbyists. Our Second Amendment is at the about keeping, or restoring, local control in all facets of life? Community runs deep in our dis­ trict. People are bom, go to school, work, and church, raise families and grow old here. It truly is a piece of old-fashioned Americana. I believe that ‘We the People’ have to bind together, regardless of our differences, to unite against a way of life that is not indicative of our district. We need to find that common ground and that common ground is the communities in which we live in. With the communi­ ty behind us, we become a powerful force against any state government that wishes to change the very community in which we thrive. I will stand against any legislation that looks to usurp local control and be extremely vocal and active against such overreach. I will continue to educate on every level the extreme authority in which the state tries to take over and will continue to use my platform to do so. GINA JOHNSEN Incumbent Residence: Lansing, currently Lake Odessa How long have you lived there? Bom 1967 in Lansing, summered in Lake Odessa since 2012 and made Lake Odessa my primary residence in 2022. Occupation/professional experi­ ence: Presently State Representative, District 78; formerly independent health and life insurance agent; 4 Pharmaceutical representative and patient support advocate. In your opinion, what are the top three concerns/issues facing your constituents right now? I. Economy; 2. Safety in schools » and community (illegal immigra­ tion addressed 7^ properly); 3. Farmland secured for our farmers f to operate freely and with common Gina sense, as well as Johnsen securing our local food supply; 4. Local authorities to govern with con­ cern for local businesses, farms, fami­ lies and energy. How do you propose addressing these challenges? Consider all stake holders in each topic, find best practices and solutions, and implement strategies to reach common goals. Ensure government does not overreach with burdensome requirements, regulations or fees. Lansing has taken measures to usurp local control from munici­ palities in a variety of ways. Most recently, that included taking siting power for large solar energy proj­ ects. How would you work to go about keeping, or restoring, local control in all facets of life? Restore local authority to govern in these areas. State of Michigan should not override local authority. I * r _ k. , i Commissioners contested. Over the past two weeks, the Hastings Banner has introduced these candidates and highlighted their races. The race for District 7 is our Editor The Aug. 6 primary election will see six of the eight seats on the all-Re­ publican Barry County Board of final race to highlight as incumbent Commissioner Bruce Campbell will face Republican challenger Chris Allen. District 7 includes Baltimore, Johnstown and Assyria Townships u X ♦ .n R ^■s'e®R‘* rtf*’ jj K io jhlCEE^- Incumbent Village/township of residence: Baltimore Township Occupation/profcssion: Retired Delton Schools maintenance/coaching (34 years); Dowling General Store (10 years); Bruce Campbell Construction (10 years); and medically retired U.S Marine. Currently Barry County Commissioner District 7. How many years have you lived in Barry County? 68 years I Past experience in local gov­ u 74 ernment: Four years as County Bruce Commissioner for District 7. Campbell Other applicable experience: Commander for Delton Memorial Post 422. What are two or three of the most^ressing issues in Barry County right now that the board commissioners should treat as a high priority? Our number one challenge is jiiiuiijg finding aa ivjnavviiiviu replacement /......... "^0 administrator) Michael Brown. For over y rs, Michael Brown has been the “glue” that has r J 1 I held our county together. He has continued to keep us financially stable through the toughest of times. The choice we make will determine the future of our county. Next, we have the “jail issue.” For many years, the need for a new jail has been apparent. For many reasons it has been “kicked down the road.” I'm confident the current board is determined to make this happen. With ever>'one putting some “skin in the game” we can get this accomplished. The alternative energy crisis has been difficult to say the least. With the state taking over control of project approval (for large solar projects), the county has been rushing to come up with an ordinance that’ll help regulate the devastation and loss of farmland that this new alternative energy invasion has created. We must not overlook the housing crisis that is apparent everywhere. We must continue supporting and doing everything possible to assist in anyway we can so that we may ease this crisis. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by a majority of county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? Ah yes ... our uui state siaiv legislature .veisiaiure has lias run rampant with some laws that have caused much discontent within our county. Ihe attacks on our Second Amendment rights have been relentless. The board of commissioners did sign a resolution a 11 inning our unwavering position to the Second Amendment. The complete disregard for local authority was felt with the onslaught and invasion of alternative energy into our county. An ordinance will help slow this invasion and at the very least make it less “painful.” The biggest weapon we have to combat these legislative takeovers is here now. Get out and vote! It’s our sin­ gle most available weapon we have! Talent attraction and retention lias been a key issue for local governments for a while now. How « I • MICHAEL KINNEY A,.3^ 1 : I . ' plumbing Licensed Mi er Plumber Licensed Joiirn^man Plumber > S New construction;i^odel, repair, drain cleaning. I BRADFORD AKUE WATER HEA'l'ERS Sn/Hp Day inxtallalitin Office (269) 948-2248 ^^«^(269) 838-5112 J I License ^Kl10376 & Insured ra* sitnso'i* gF!«* f! s .^sssia ..Err w < 4 ■elti >* 'r utf » 1/ as s'stfi ** ll !Cc5«' .'jT^ iri'SaiSE*’* 4 I *()■»«•«•■ tra** kk»s<*ift»ta wtV.twieB' - ’ 'E L• ta-««|E«t (MB liBB »l » iBBOMBMlliB ]S<b!C£.tes* .':32K r. 5S8I ar sr > isae^; «■ I^KiUtlBBI leSTFCB^ ■(lIrvMwa ear: w. ’ •a* ^loa 5OBBC? n iti xae* ^^taa^sa <586 >?»*»«« *•»! i1 5 5^-.; do you suggest Barry County become more com­ petitive in attracting and retaining bright, capable employees? Talent attraction and retention is a big issue that is growing everyday. To stay financially stable and still attract and retain talent is difficult at best. We have given different areas in our structure more flexibility in negotiating the filling of positions. Vacation,, insur insur-­ ance, sick days, etc., are helpful tools. The area we live in is a huge asset to attracting talent to this coun ­ county, We do have the best county in the state to live and raise families and because of this we’ll continue to be successful in our searches. • »ilk ’*>«»> ’>»»k a* * «) ■V * *> 5 « t- A'*»k CHRIS ALLEN .w Challenger Village/township of residence: Johnstown Township Occupation/profession: President of Allen Trench Safety Corp.; Owner of Honey Badger Chris Allen Fabrication How many years have you lived in Barry County? Bom and raised in Barry County. I ventured out for about 10 years to work in Charlotte, N.C. and later in Washington, D.C. In 2008,1 returned to Barry County and established my own business here Pa.st experience in local government: None Other applicable experience: I believe my exten­ sive business experience will be invaluable during my term as county commissioner. What are two or three of the most pressing issues ill Barry County right nosv that the board of commissioners should treat as a high priority? I strongly advocate for the county to hire a constitutional attorney who possesses a deep understanding ol the Mtehigan, and federal Constitution and its ® constraints on both county and state government opera- \ » *7* '."A. A \iS V, 'i . • •I 1 4 ’V \'»l) V ?>■ A h % > Ti fc!» ^'1' w ’ 3^ - . ■«» -^1 Hu X, ' » *“ ’•k See DISTRICT 7 on 9 * '■ i. S * p, r r, ■ ’’k ♦ ♦ .xl» k JB in addition to half of Maple Grove Township. Below, you will find information on — and insight from — the two candidates. 4^ *«l? r-iT XIBf** lit 3a«*^” *^^RRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS • DISTRICT 7 BRUCE CAMPBELL 9 jis • Campbell, Allen vie for Republican nod in county board’s District 7 JAYSON BUSSA I r *£^ vr V ' A JI** L ». ♦ ♦ '‘'W< I t,.- te I % K K �11 f- \ww. HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER DISTRICT 7 T 1 f k > • % \ k I IV ' Ab.' V ? s <5 '' i *— Li S' > < ft ?• Or »*r^ V > Si 1’ rw** F-1 CQ^ Vu ’lidressej •'<’ a. s ,, ■ I it* LM yai S' '1 ’<3 ?* f L 2 fc; ^■tn ** *\. ffli kA ^aj i -‘ts *. * I 6d 4e □ 4: Boi do * m;I' '®aieto all Slake ‘..*r • r - i ^^5 WJHSII w«- I 1t * bbcc Wills, -sxswlie tuning b»t^ ->l' anstj vyplKalcoitnlfM^ fx^iniuriehflfmib ncemh'.rhiUtit^iQif RrforbrgesolKfttjpt 5r •4.K ■ ORi 'Jg -.GSfi 5 jsp safee is ♦ •I BM* B rm Ito iboit keeping, or mr&rat wi coDtndioalltotrei: RKorridaute'lP.Baa these areas. Stale ofMicbinBii not oveirii locaJ auto (tz^^op ffi bmt tier ’•r* ‘‘. 32^ 0^ uc 2!nQk*^ SSfi r«*»> IjMilran niiil in IM^ Q! •*• ** • rr' '.'f gfkn VW ir; > *< >* cafKSi^ ,-gs>^s-- AT* I iittm^ > *■>* J** nc ' . 71 '■^ 'C 3 ■^- > I** I® <f T./iir2i h* r 1^ - '-r-r Xfi! A ih^ ?<< f 'i. ‘> V > ' . I .'t« 111 Uconlto*®'* » * J n>• kl ■ »i T- * A V • •k ? » p ’i' % I. *r ?/ ' , . 1 (<. 0 • ^•9 tions. This proactive step would sig­ nificantly benefit all residents within the county. Furthermore, it’s crucial that townships also have access to this attorney’s expertise. By ensuring that our legal counsel com­ prehensively grasps the Michigan Constitution, and the federal, we can swiftly and accurately respond to any instances of potential overreach by state government. This collective approach promises to safeguard our rights and uphold the principles of lawful governance, ultimately foster­ ing transparency and accountability throughout our community. Consumers Energy and solar farms are coming to a field near you. With Consumers buying up farmland and bypassing the zoning regulations that each and every one of us in this community has had to abide by for years, it will change Barry County in a way most residents do not want. We need to reclaim local control; our townships must oppose this, and the county needs to be prepared and supportive in backing them up. Over the past year or two, state legislators have passed laws that have been met unfavorably by a majority of county residents. What recourse does the county board have in these situations, if any, and what action would you suggest the board take to push back against the state? Firstly, following the Michigan Supreme Court striking down COVID closures, they were reinstat­ ed by the health department. New gun laws and home school registra­ tion have also sparked concern. We owe thanks to Sheriff Dar Leaf; his efforts have shielded Barry County residents from gubernatorial over­ reach. He deserves our support on the county commissioners board, and as a community, we must support our sheriff. Secondly, the county commission­ ers board should issue an unequiv­ ocal statement in support of the Second Amendment. Thirdly, the county commissioners board should have backed businesses, restaurants and schools during health department closures unfortunately, they did not. Our state gov­ ernment continues to push its agen­ da, violating our rights. Regarding homeschool registration, though quiet now, speculation suggests post-election action. Proposed annu­ al exams without parental presence are unacceptable. I will use every available county-level tool to resist this. Personally, I will not co-parent with the government. Talent attraction and retention has been a key issue for local gov­ ernments for a while now. How do you suggest Barry County become more competitive in attracting and retaining bright, capable employ­ ees? In my years of business experi­ ence, I’ve learned that maintaining competitive average wages is essen­ tial. While Barry County may not have the highest wages, we should aim for a strong average. It’s crucial to establish pathways for advance­ ment in entry-level positions, active­ ly engaging and supporting individu­ als in reaching their career goals. In today’s economy, flexibility is key. The ability to make timely adjustments, rather than waiting for contract renewals or budget cycles, is critical. I’ve heard concerns from employees who have left for high­ er wages in neighboring counties, yet were told the issue couldn’t be addressed until next year. As a busi­ ness owner, this lack of immediate action doesn’t make sense to me. Addressing problems promptly pre­ vents them from escalating. Everyone is affected by the ris­ ing cost of living, including county employees. Therefore, the county commissioners board must proac­ tively allocate funds only to essential county government functions. 9 County commissioner looks to unseat incumbent drein commissioner Continued from Page 8 .t Ml 1 ♦ Thursday, July 25, 2024 JAYSON BUSSA Editor Barry County Drain Commissione r Jim Dull looks to retain his position with the county for another four years as County Commissioner Mark Doster attempts to take the position. The Republicans clash in the Aug. 6 primary election. With no Democrat challenger, the primary will ultimately decide the man for the job. We posed the same set of questions to both candidate.s in an effort to pro­ vide insight to voters. Below are their answers. ** BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER ★★ JIM DULL are not flooded anymore during big rain events. Many homes on Crooked Lake, Cloverdale Lake, Long Lake and Jord^ Lake are not flooded any more during big rain events. We have solved these issues for the county by working hard every day for the citizens. I have attend­ ed meetings at every township in the county to better communicate and under­ stand the board members’ and residents’ questions and concerns so we can better serve the citizens. I believe this proves I m the right man in the right position. Incumbent How long have you lived in Barry County? 60 years Past experience in local government: I was a county com­ missioner for four years and have been the current drain * commissioner for the last eight years. Other applicable n experience: I owned and operated my Jim Dull own construction and excavating com- Challenger pany for 25 years before I was elected Township of residence: Prairieville drain commissioner. Township What are some of the biggest chal­ How long have you Uved in Barry lenges associated with the position of drain commissioner today, and how do County? I have lived at Doster on the Bany County line my entire life. My you work/plan to work to overcome ancestors were pio­ those? neers to this area. The biggest challenge associated Past experience with the position of drain commission­ in local govern­ er currently is lack of maintenance on ment: I am a cur­ our county drains. I have been in the rent Barry County field working on the drains for the past commissioner. I eight years doing the much-needed also served in that work including inspections, beaver dam capacity 30 years removal, tile repairs, brush and debris Mark A. Doster ago. I have served removal and sediment removal. We have as Prairieville done maintenance on over 100 county Township super­ drains since I was elected which reduces visor and as their deputy supervisor flooding in homes, fields and roads and and on their planning and zoning board still have more to do. We currently are and the ZBA and as chair of their parks able to do “dipping” for $1 per foot and commission. I have also served on brush/debris removal for $1 per foot nearly 20 other county boards including with the supplies we have invested in to the following: Gun Lake Improvement reduce maintenance costs on the drains. Board, Delton Library Board, Area We also work with the road commission Agency on Aging, Charlton Park Board, on replacement costs of culverts where Conservation District Board, Bany the drains cross the roads. I will continue County Mental Health Board, Southwest to do the “boots on the ground” work Michigan Behavioral Health Board and when I am reelected. as chair of Barry County’s Health and A number of lake issues have come Human Service Board. to the board recently where various Other applicable experience: I legal aspects of the project have been have a B.A. in political science from debated — some might perceive it Kalamazoo College and a law degree as legal gray area. This has made (J.D.) from Cooley Law School with them time-consuming and confusing specialized training in Constitutional law to pick through. Is this a persistent and legislative analysis. I was a public issue in Barry County and how can defender in Hastings for over 20 years. I you work to fix it? was chair of the Southwest Bany County I will try to explain where the “gray” Sewer and Water Authority and was its areas come from. administrator for 12 years. I have exten­ Legal lake levels, set by the courts per sive experience in handling engineers part 342.30702, become the jurisdiction and attorneys and in setting up special of the county. The county has the job assessment districts, obtaining ease­ of maintaining these dams. It seems in ments, and in designing public works the past, the courts have not completed projects. all the steps for some of the lake lev­ What are some of the biggest chal­ els (such as setting special assessment lenges associated with the position of districts) which causes some confusion drain commissioner today, and how do for the commissioners. We also have you work/plan to work to overcome many lakes that have structures that those? were installed privately and now need The biggest challenge for the drain help (orphan dams). I believe that this commission position is to restore faith in issue will be ongoing until all the lake the office. A significant amount of time structures are “turned over” to the county needs to be spent looking at where all to oversee. We have worked to explain the money has gone. Who has benefitted to the commissioners the process for by the drain commissioner doing all this oversight of the current lakes that we are drain work “in house?” How much out delegated authority over (13 currently) of ±e norm have attorney and engineers by presenting them with a copy of the been paid for projects that do not neces­ NREPA Act 451 of 1994 part 307 Inland sarily benefit anyone? Has the bidding lake Levels and answering their ques­ process been utilized in a fair, consistent tions and concerns. We have met with and ethical manner? Are contracts being property owners that have issues with awarded without a bidding process? Are orphan dams and explained their alterna­ assessment districts too large? Are those tives. We have discussed at length how being assessed receiving any benefit townships could handle orphan dams fi'om a project? The drain commissioner also. must be able to take responsibility for What evidence should tell voters that their own actions and be consistent in you’re the right person for the job for their messaging. the next four years? A number of lake issues have come 1 guess the evidence I would show to the board recently where various to voters would be the facts ffiat two legal aspects of the project have been different sections of M-43 do not flood debated — some might perceive it as in big rain events any more. East Shore legal gray area. This has made them drive. Oak Drive, Center Road, Cox time-consuming and confusing to pick Road, Yeckley Road and Agaming Road through. Is this a persistent issue in t ■'ll * ■-I \ MARK A. DOSTER Barry County and how can you work to fix it? The Crooked Lake (Watson Drain) project to lower Crooked Lake should never have been allowed to happen. This project started out with a cost of $3 million that soon ballooned into $8 million, plus the cost of maintenance and operation. Residents, townships and the Sewer Authority will be paying for this project for 20 years. People who do not live in the assessment district are being charged for this project even though they receive no benefit from it. All property tax payers in Bany and Hope townships are paying for this project, since each township was assessed nearly $1 million, while all sewer users in this area are also paying an additional $650,000 to reimburse the assessment to the Sewer Authority. The ill-designed project is intended to take water from one water­ shed and deposit it into another, which can cause an ecological disaster, as well. The project has never been turned on. The lake has returned to its normal level (or below normal level) by itself. With only 18 months left on the DEQ permit to operate this project, it is entirely pos­ sible that a permit will not be renewed and this elaborate system may never be turned on. The Crystal Lake Association in Orangeville has been trying to get their channel dredged by the drain commis­ sion office for over 10 years without any meaningful progress. It appears that this project is just too small, without involv­ ing enough capital expense to be much of a priority for the drain office’s attor­ neys and engineers. The drain commission office has received notice from the state that they are three years overdue in having the dam at Podunk Lake inspected, which is the duty of the drain office to do in a timely manner. Again, this project seems to have been too small to gamer much attention. The proposed Pine Lake project in Prairieville Township is very concerning after the drain commissioner spent large amounts of money (estimated months ago at around $400,000) on attorneys and engineers on a total of five different plans to lower the lake. The last plan involved pumping water to a very close­ ly located six-acre gravel pit where in all likelihood the water would just seep back into Pine Lake. The owner of the gravel pit wanted to sell the property to the drain commission for $1.3 million. It was brought to the drain commission­ er’s attention that this project could not proceed without first setting a legal lake level, which would require a two-thirds vote of the owners of the property affect­ ed. This has not been done. The lake level has since returned to near normal, but this project is still on the drain com­ missioner’s back burner with an estimat­ ed price tag in excess of $3 million. What evidence should tell voters that you’re the right person for the job for the next four years? I believe that this election is a referen­ dum on the current drain commission­ er — either you like what he has been doing or you do not. Being a drain com­ missioner is about paperwork. It is about being able to use engineers and attorneys in an economical and productive manner. It is about record keeping and budgeting. It is about treating residents in a fair and consistent manner. From my experience as an attorney and in setting up and implementing a dozen capital projects, both as a township supervisor and as the administrator of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, I feel qualified for the position. k IT *kj!^ p mayoral candidates f I* I I ■ 'f 1 I A 'V Continued from Page 2 ■J I1 bill NESBITT i -v: '■■ - What past experience do you bring with you? In the sixth grade at Central Elementary I served as a public safety/crossing guard. I have served in a command position within both the City of Hastings Police Reserve Unit and the Village of Middleville Police Reserve Units. was encouraged to run for (Middleville) Village Council. 1 have served on the Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Zoning and Ordinance committees. I served as chairman on an ad hoc committee to review and approve the contract with the ^any County Sheriffs Office for village policing called upon to negotiate our police Chiefs severance and benefit package. I worked to le ¥ ■'V # y b <5 k wi’' hV '^.'6 ■^r i ri /I « f « If ) Mayor Tossava had indicated to me that he may decide to retire and that I should be ready if he was to do so. Those who know me know that I am one to accept a challenge. From a young age 1 would read the local newspapers and follow the stories of the leaders in our area. Mowing lawns, shoveling snow or running to the store for my elderly neighbors helped build a sense of community. As a child I watched as the old fire station was tom down. For over 50 years our fire department has been housed in a “temporary” building. In 2000,1 was asked to serve as chairman of a facil­ ities ad hoc committee to seek an outside consultant to build a new Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building. The building remains to be a “state of the art” facility today. As Mayor, I will work with our neighbors within the B.I.R.C.H. Fire Authority to fulfill those years-old promises. 1 humbly ask for your vote and thank for your consideration. , ?»■' ‘Tt 1 •» secure employment for our two remaining officers. I also worked with area businesses to promote growth and the needed housing to support that growth. The expansion of Bradford White Corporation, The Town Center Shopping Center and Seneca Ridge Subdivision serve as prime examples of those efforts. Working with the council, we formed the Downtown Development Authority and the Local Development Finance Authority. Working with the Thomapple Kellogg Schools, Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville we created the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Both the TAPRC and the sheriffs contract have successfully served ±e Middleville area for over 20 years now. Why are you running for mayor? Simply put, the election cycle to run for city mayor falls within the presidential election cycle. In 2023 I was honored to serve as the city’s mayor pro-tern. ‘ / .U r .> - / ' I /"■ l»'^' / Z ♦ « f < A ♦ ♦ A kr < » tf t I 1 X �8 di <'« 10 YHE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 25, 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29851-NC TO ALL PERSONS, including whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Hannah Marie Cornell has tiled a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on August 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Hannah Marie Cornell to Remy James Cornell. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29872-DE Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Loretta Mae Pixley. Date of birth: 04/08/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Loretta Mae Pixley, died 03/25/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn M. Hill, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-272-CH In the matter of Richard J. Baxter and Janice H Elzinga-Baxter v Joanne M. Baxter et al. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Rose Marie Creek whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE;* An action seeking quiet title to property located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and legally described as: Lot 21 and the East 1/2 of Lot 22 of the Plat of Long Vew Point, including a strip of land approximately 14 feet wide South of Lot 21 to the water's line, according to the recorded plat thereof; has been commenced by Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter against Joanne M. Baxter aka Joan Baxter aka Joanne M. Farmer; Dawn Barwick: Rose Marie Creek; Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Ivan Baxter; Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs, Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Kenneth Joseph Baxter; Unknown Heirs. Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Thomas Joseph Creek. Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by law within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: July 8,2024 Nikki Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Richard J. Baxter and Janice H. Elzinga-Baxter c/o Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue Nw, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)235-3500 notice. Date: 07/22/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Dawn M. Hall c/o Rhoades McKee. 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 r SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting July 9, 2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved voice doorbell system Approved Form L-4029 for 2024 Dept, reports received and put on file Approved payment of warrants ! Motion to adjourti 7:59 pm I 1 4 I Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor I I J r Date: 07/16/2024 Kathryn M. Russell P59395 PO Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-4243 Paul Rowling 6158 Van Hulle Lane Oconto, Wisconsin 54153 920-264-6667 I t I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate k, T CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29790-DE Court Address; 206 N, Court Street, Hastings I*t Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-948-4846 Estate of Jeffrey Lee Baker. Date of birth: 1-27-1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Jeffrey Lee Baker, died 4-25-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that alt claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Paul Rowling, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ( I I CLASSIFIEDS t t I I I I I I I 1 #> J* TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 /I I f I I garage sale I I I r f I t I I I I I 1 i I I I i I I f r BUSINESS SERVICES GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 9am-4pm. 13304 S. M43 Hwy, Delton. Tools, motors, housewares, furniture, Amish king bed, misc. NOTICE OF ERROR — It is the respon­ sibility of the advertiser to check the correctness of each insertion of an adver­ tisement. The Hastings Banner will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and for only that portion that may have been rendered valueless by an error, to place aN ad, call 269-945-9554 WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to self, gualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Loaaino, (269)818-7793. •. .A I f i t I I Ik II 'I I 1 « I Hope Township Notice of Public Hearing and Planning Commission Meeting to Consider the Adoption of Amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY fOIINTV MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 j I I I I I f I t I 1 ( t I I I I I I I I I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold J L-r. lUYYdOMip riciiuHuy uuni(11 issioii Will no d 3 Dublin hearina and meeting on Thursday, August 15". 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall 5463 S M 43 Hwy, Within the Township. ' aS’S! .Uf ?n’olo±’ 1“ receive comments from the public on the adoption of an amend­ ment to Section 10.8 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to general safety enub ions *jrtnr\tad the tho amendment -amondmonf would utAuld allow for power safety covers ^5. . 7be installed oaiCiy reyUldUUH^. Iff adopted, to in .. —M.v UM.VMM MV..V HVUIU auun lui puwci sdiBiy uuvurs 10 06 installed in lipii nf a fflnrp around swimming pools, if installed In accordance with applicable codes and industry standards A copy of the zoning ordinance and the proposed amendments are available for review at the Hope Township Office during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 115 p m throuoh 3 00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Written comments will be received from any interested persons bv the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the up to the date of the KK^thTmPP. nn'' ** "* " «* O"- “mments wih UC IdKCll dl LHu IllOClUiy. I I All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. t Fall Fondo gravel road ride planned for Oct. 6 Sign-up began Sunday morning for the Oct. 6 Barry-Roubaix Fall Fondo ride that will benefit the Barry County Animal Shelter and Barry County Imagination Library. The seventh annual event will start and end at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, with rider check in running from 9 a.m. to noon the day of the event. Registration can be done at bikereg.com. The cost to participate is $30 with a $50 entry fee the day of the event. Riders will receive a Fall Fondo handlebar plate and sponsor sam­ ples. There will be apples, donuts and coffee available during the SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on August 08, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Christopher Rickert Jr., married man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: January 15, 2021 Recorded on January 26, 2021, in Document No. 2021-000996, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Nationstar Mortgage LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($238,765.70) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Units 7 and 8, Jano, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235. as amended, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 11, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed, and amendments thereto, and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Commonly known as 12983 Westwood Ln, Wayland, Ml 49348 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1534934 (07-11)(08-01) < t * wwv/. HastingsBanner.com STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29868-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lillian U. Hook. Date of birth’ 12/09/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Lillian U. Hook, died 06/08/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan L, Stonehouse, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/16/2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Susan L. Stonehouse 10341 N. Nelson Road. P.O. Box 26 Irons, Michigan 49644 269-818-1527 pre-ride event from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and soup, chili, snacks and beverages during the post ride event from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a gravel gear swag raffle at 3:30 p.m. with riders receiving a free entry ticket. Teams and individuals are wel­ come to set up tents on the Fish Hatchery lawn during the event. The route is made up of 80 percent dirt rounds with gravel, mountain and fatbikes ideal for the conditions. The ride will start promptly at noon with a mass start and riders may follow the 18-mile, 36-miIe or 62-mile route. I i NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone I number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the safe does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title ■ insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. I Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023008173, Bar^ County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred FortySix and 84/100 Dollars ($187,846.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8,2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11,2024 File No. 24-007431 Firm Name; Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (07-11)(08-01) 'St J »V > 1 I contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. I HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I 1 I I I -sax- I,'’ * - ( head west »itliD'83' MUS MB * * w* ■ jra .1' ........ * * 4 SSTT ■'7XX. i« I* SX MiT: ‘KI *• JI 3154 t * «e ji::I? 4 I1 2n2'.3j;j2^iaaflL iEiKii^Suatjsi hsl W VU ifcsSEj ffleas sdkied Mai * s 1 ? 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1 9 I h' i I V* 'V 'V it * 4. k BOUAL NOUM OBRONTUNITT Si”?* Tbi buck stays hope! 1 r » V •X ” \. *“V 1-^ T. Ml's ** * h, r rM V* \ ^1: ar Spend it boro. Koop it born. A- k T Invest In Your Community, J. Group I t B Wr^ This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetinos Actl and the Americans with DisabHities Act (AOA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material beina considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) davs’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should k f't fl I I t I I / ff A. . 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V > '«S . \\ Vr. *“/ V 'V”* ■s, • V: •>F A % ' >* *- —------- - ------------ i '»'“p. “» "™ ""’° piTte SnteS SSSIS"' ■ »i * k *»- X u « time out to visit Cottonwood ’^;l« ilf J J Da. a VW •*• I Saxons head west with biggest group yet wJ w ii«1 ^^’XX.'*' ► •? T~; £2S ^’a:^ — ••aerej w < *JW b Cl •* • 4 ’•V ; V BREU BREMER 1£ psrefiirevr: ‘'■^VOK E^Sjy?[iafc r It wasn’t the Saxons’ first trip to the Rockies, but it was the Hastings wres­ tling program’s biggest contingent to head west yet. A group of 18 wrestlers including, 15 guys and three girls in grades ninth through 12, made the trip to Gunnison. Colo., for camps at the alma mater of Saxon varsity wrestling coach Jason Slaughter, Western Colorado University. The group of chaperons included coach Slaughter, Erin Slaughter, Mark Peake and Matt Hokanson, who coach Jason Slaughter helped plan the trip. Hastings grapplers also made the trek in 2018, 2021 and 2022. Jason Slaughter was also happy to have five members of the class of 2025 who were good leaders. That senior quintet included state placers Naomi Grummet, Keegan Sutfin and a» p ■^•’'jftrSssjisjre VTT t2S’xf sae.-K ’c^??TS7n2iifri 'r<: 25 “€ •?rr'7 zo: r: :► K J^fiTWirepjsjwp•-M** io/rrjfiiirjlfcffrn rmssi' 'Ty.z:iria j’iZi'T . t •€X' ns rreej fe re;-flE r : e ®-7j'E5m5 * ‘^j.5jrClC. *rra*. xf:^ t '€ ix-? r 9^t.l « EC J • im.’: ss'’25? br: :^T’0’jK2-irult:c'aj: f I OTS T’SZ’^ftjirs'Osfiri ■ <4 B J I XTkSXS»lih 7S jKi^lreJ rT’ ^en'crg^ana:--; -- :^(T •C'-S'J «r rie:CrW ,-*• -‘T’ ;9' < I r » • I Isaac Friddle, state qualifier Troy Hokanson'and regional qualifier Jordan Humphrey. “We also had five incoming fresh­ man travel out and it was exciting to see them wrestle at the high level for the first time,” Jason said. “We took two rental vans for a 20+ hour trip. We traveled further than any other school at the camp.” The trip started June 15 and ended June 21. “This was an overall great expe­ rience for our wrestlers. They got a ton of mat time and got to wrestle with kids from different states like Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, etc. The camp itself had over 600 wrestlers on 25+ mats. The camp before had nearly 1,000. The wrestlers did a great job and had a lot of success on the mat. The guys made up a team of 11 (a full team would be 15) and then four extra were added on Sports Editor ’®?ctfS£iira-ii resXK : ''e.^r WW -------- anotherteam. With just 11 in a lineup in the dual portion of camp the team was 14-5 in the duals and most guys won a majority of matches. All three girls won a majority of matches, Jason said, and Naomi Grummet made the all-star match on the last night of camp meaning she was one of the top two grapplers in her weight class. On top of wrestling they also got to explore the Rocky Mountains. “We took the team to do different activities such as hike up to 12,000 feet on the Continental Divide Trail, to rock climb and explore Hartman Rocks, and to swim in an icy high alpine lake,” Jason said. Most of the wrestlers hadn’t traveled to Colorado before. “1 love being able to go take kids to this camp, not only because it is where I wrestled and get to see old coaches and friends, but also because it is a j^!cs;.«l»«’^' ‘barrSS' tjjso^ 5.' Jk* rr new experience for these guys and girls. Plus it is a great camp.,” Jason said. “I am really proud of the athletes responded to camp. They took on chal­ lenges with excitement. They wrestled at the highest collegiate gymnasium at 7,723 feet where the air is thin and still wrestled tough Saxon wrestling. They also raced up a mountain at 12,000 feet and swam in the freezing Gunnison River. They just tested them­ selves in big ways all week.” The Saxon coach was pleased with the way his wrestlers represented Hastings and the state of Michigan. The rest of the Saxon group includ­ ed juniors Aden Armstrong, Dez Mathis and Eva Rowley; sophomores Maverick Peake, Quinn Schennere, Donny Smith, Liam Renner and fresh­ men Jax Balderson, Cooper Hokanson, Angel Meija-Hemandez, Hunter Sutfin, Jace Acker, and Reyd Zoerman. v»» i 4^ w r r— -*Y •w el.’ Biggest field yet set for mEMorial tournament ? S' bw > BRETT BREMER > ('• Sports Editor Ml ■rt *jr* r 1 3C The news went out July 7. The 19th Annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament was full. It gave Chelsea Brehm goose bumps to learn that it will be the biggest tournament yet. The reaction came knowing that Jeff and Selena Duits, Emily’s parents, always figured the tournament would likely slowly wind down as the years past. But the legacy is going strong. A total of 50 teams are set to compete Saturday, July 27, in youth, high school, recreational and competitive divisions at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. The high school division, which was just added to the tournament in recent years, has swelled to 20 teams of players coming from well beyond the Lakewood area - something Brehm credits to Jesse Buche’s talents for spreading the word on social media. Those 20 high school teams and six youth teams will begin the day’s matches on the six courts at the fair­ grounds at 8 a.m. A group of eight competitive teams and 16 recreational teams are set to start play after lunch at 1:30 p.m. Mooville will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A pulled pork lunch opens at noon. A free will offering will be accepted for lunch for those not playing in the tournament. Another slate of impressive prizes will be raf- »• 4 ■ifj. >? X?'' <,*• ■S»-. K. <1’5 * w* oiicf' 1 f <T' • 1^. •1!^ 1^- f ’ . •f' A Is /' > ;* IF' -*<' '.d ** "'i •<* (* t I 4 %•J IK!^' * 9^. *' ( '’I f* X JI?! > ■■ r >S*' * T'> ! -,i ■■’ash-' -- ...M. j <Wu I • I 1 •’.?*- I I b 9 > I* «-' w ^-'’Tpr r*** I* t 5 2t 'K I 4 4 Am- 1 < j Tt *• 1 * 4. b_ rtohr I * •»< i^r ► k z # ■’ •’"Xaw 4 ■-VS .•^ ( s s Wk ' ..e£_ fk • ‘1. --—jft. ». it ■\ k * % ” «k I *• -V « The 2024 Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament has a full field of 50 teams, its biggest line-up ever, for the 19th edition of the tournament today, July 27, at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Photo by Brett Bremer fled off between 12:30 and 1:30 as the tournament play takes a pause. Cup of Grace will be selling coffee and doughnuts throughout the morning and concessions will be available from the Lakewood Project Graduation, sup­ porting the Vikings’ senior class party. The tournament had 43 teams a year ago, and Brehm said the tournament committee figured a 48-team max would be all they would be able to handle in a day. Adding two teams allowed for the nice I6-team configu­ ration in the recreational bracket. There was a time early on in its tenure that the tournament covered two days. The plan is to keep it a one-day event. Brehm said as she scans the brackets she sees a number of teams of young­ sters from outside of the community who are returning, which bodes well for the future of the event. “There are three or four who play club at FarOut or MVA, our local Grand Rapids clubs,” Brehm said. “They don’t know people here inti­ mately. They just know the facilities are beautiful and that we put on a great tournament.” A trio of graduating seniors were l<, r » u ^#1 Ik 1 V 4? sV . c-Ar aV v \ I. MV X t '--‘7 \ -■ 5^ ■> « I 1 I t • K ^i.'. I I V < •I r< < * » J /•. * cv. f n Lt w $ '4 1 °»« ns. :K. a I* K 'S \ X 4 J a» 3^ * *4 't" 4 * I ♦ -‘‘ ^4*-. ^■^SS-e.'T^ed :i 4*5' V «« <» \ t ) I• f \ * ?c i**- «w K ✓—* / I; ** 4 •> ' 4 .♦> tf -tr ^0.1 > > V r presented with scholarships at Lakewood High School this spring thanks to the funds raised by the event. Jasmine Stewart earned the top $1,000 Emily Duits Memorial Scholarship award, and classmates Garrett Feighan and Carly Piercefield both earned a $500 scholarship. There was an application for the scholarship for Lakewood seniors and applicants were also required to write an essay or create a video submission about what it means to be a Lakewood student and how they give back to their community. �7 I. 1 I Thursday, July 25, 2024 12 HastingsBanner.com: the HASTINGS BANNER WWW. Competitors thrill grandstand crowds I 4 s I I I I rr - • L' /.• * ,•4 I I 4 to 4 _ * I * 4 avM 4 i’ t ’ft 4^ I :r I *■■■ '4 J r p J 1 't 1 .1 I * r t t i / I <* ■f ? I i d t A .'A 1 t '. 2 X I »11 nil r; I I hill 1. 2 I r'II ?■ 4 9 * Tj J * ★I kA d I « I r I «. * f b 'w - •. . t. I .d.. * I 4 Kimber Fenstemaker of Hastings celebrates her victory tn the Powder Puff Feature during the Unique Motorsports Off Road Derby Friday in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hunter Gunneson rides the bull named LaGrange to an 82-point score durihg the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday, July 17, at the Barry County Fair. •4* (Photo by Brett Bremer) I* BRm BREMER Gunneson said. “Just come around and kind of beat me around the first ’ comer, but then I cut loose on him and kept re-getting a hold and every time I would get a hold it felt better and bet­ ter. By the end of it we were whooping on him.” r Gunneson is originally from White Cloud, but grew up in Fort Bragg, N.C., and he has been riding bulls for about eight and a half years. “I have been on a cold streak lately and my best friends that I travel with, Brandon and Bryar, they have just been like ‘stay at it. It is your time. Just keep scratching at ‘em.’ I rode a Sports Editor Hunter Gunneson won’t soon forget the 2024 Barry County Fair. Gunneson landed in ±e arena dirt turned back towards the chutes and roared through his caged helmet with two fists clenched out in front of him, took off his helmet and shouted again as he headed for his exit. A full eight second ride on the bull they call “LaGrange” earned Gunneson 82 points and the victory in the Super Kicker Rodeo bull riding competition Wednesday. [The bull] rolled like a Cadillac,” I I 1 ' * I r ( i I I 11 I I. J . 11 N • i {• I ’ I ' i 4 I 4 ' I N I I :i • I f ') I I I • ★ ★ ★ ★ 'k ir ★ i( i( •k 'k ★ir irif ir I 1 I 1 I I ' e I I ir f T T r 1 L L J 1 L J J f 1 . i I KIDDY CAR SHOW CAR SHOW 9am-2pm ON MAIN ST. 19:30am displayed until 2pm COLDWATER BRASS 1 :4i BAND QUARTET ■ SINGING AT 1pm I .Z'' J ' A 4 i r w ri- =? 0 fss. A» 4 AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET 8am-3pm !& X • A.K ■ • I .. CHICKEN POOP BINGO .4'^- 10am to 4pm Across from FREE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ■ OPEN Noon-3pm ^L&J^s3^ei0icket^ A BUCK A DUCK A $1 per duck I I FREE TURTLE DERBY 10am r I •Id* Mt/S/C ♦ Jna/nrock back CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT 11am J 1 I ( I I I t I r I ( I I I 1 I ; 1 I i I I > I « ( I 1 I iIti » ► I I H I I t t I KID’S ACTIVITIES 9 WAV rtf I I I ★naaiEi if ★ ir VENDORS 'k 9am-2pm 'k 'k yard •I« I FIREMAN’S BREAKFAST 8-11am BY DONATION horseshoe PLACE, ON MAIN ST. 9am til gone at the fair grandstand included a Youth Feature win for Logan Keizer of Hastings, a Powder Puff Feature win for Kimber Fenstemaker of Hastings, a 4-Cylinder Feature win for Joe Morey of Hastings and 6-Cylinder win for Justin Newton of Nashville. Toby Stark from Hastings capped off the Friday evening of destruction by winning the Most Wanted demolition derby in dominant fashion. A number of local riders won motos and finished as high as second in their division during the Fair State Supercross contest Saturday. Chase Thompson of Middleville had a few good runs finishing second in the 250 C contest with first and second place moto finishes. He won the first moto in that competition and was second in the first moto in a field of 21 in the Open C class. Tucker Tack of Delton ; was second in he 250 B class and the ‘I Open B class where he won the first moto. Braden Haman of Hastings was second in the 50 Sport 4-8 class, with a win in the first moto, and second in the 50 Trail 4-6 class with a win in the first moto in that one too. Eli Schierbeek of Delton was the runner-up overall and in both motos of the Pit Bike 16+ class and Dalton Armour of Hastings matched those results in the 30+ class. Patience was key Thursday as the truck hauling the sled needed for the West Michigan Pullers competition broke down along the way. Spectators got the chance to get a close up view of some competition vehicles and chat ■ with drivers as they waited. As loud ■ as any cheers of the week was the one that followed the site of the sled turn­ ing into the fair drive on its trailer. •l 1 t 7 -e !- ♦ KI . k k —1 I I k '.1 * •I I I I V\ I t I I Emily Apol turns around the final barrel and races to a time of 14.083 seconds that put her in second place in the Girls’ Barrel Racing competition during the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday, July 17, at the Barry County Fair, k k V » I . Ml 1 i » JISI s® t ! 4 I I • FT*, f V I I 1 -*w nJ t 6^ I- •l (Photo by Brett Bremer) ““'J» PIE SALE BY GATHERING ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★I ★I ★I ★I ★I ★I ★I lot of bulls this summer to six, seven seconds and just come up short. “They have just been like, ‘keep at it. Your time is coming. Your time is coming,’ and the time came today.” He said it was his first eight second ride since last fall when he won an event in Athens. “It has been a hard winter. I broke my collar bone last year. I have just been fighting injury and getting back healthy,” Gunneson said. “It feels good to get a win.” He currently sits third in the Super Kicker Rodeo summer bull riding standings behind last year’s champion, Mitch Noe from Clarl^ville and cur­ rent leader Matt Allgood. Gunneson was one of five guys to earn a score in the bull riding contest Wednesday. Noe earned an 80 rid­ ing Razors Edge. Robert Paterson, Jonathon Dommisse and Kevin Fairris also completed rides. The Barry County Fair prime time grandstand shows finished up with the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday, West Michigan Truck and Tractor Pullers Thursday, Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby and Demolition Derby Friday and a SJO Productions Michigan Fair State Supercross Series motorcross event Saturday. Jason O’Heran and Nick O'Heran teamed up to win the Super Kicker Team Roping competition Wednesday with a score of 7.26. Ashton Prolo won the Novice Bull Riding Competition and Robbie Marsh was tops in the Ranch Brone Riding contest. Angela Farris narrowly won the Girls’ Barrel Racing competition out-dueling Emily Apol 14.047 to 14.083. The second night of Off Road Derby to 'k 'k 1 si LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON MAIN ST. STAGE sue i i- I a f ★ 'J lli •J I -* ' • 1 I > !!■■ .. V5 w * J. ) \ * »- fi J ■A I' 1 .i** >s I i X I 11 ir ★ 'k 'k I l: f*.1 - ■> A Ir n ® 6-cylinder class of the Unique Mow Sports Off Road Derby Friday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by b?o« Bromoo I I V ♦ ♦ ( ♦ ♦ ♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-08-01.pdf d50524ecc67fd213db25e044e4016096 PDF Text Text I 4 •» «*', 1 T - INSIDE ?■ J 1 4 I I I I TODAY'S EDITION YMCA PROJECTS MAKE PROGRESS It “a •»T- 1> MAN WHO THREATENED DELTON COMMUNITY SENTENCED 'f*: PAGE 3 1 NEW AIRPORT MANAGER NOW ON THE JOB PAGE 4 PAC. " THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 28 www.HasfingsBanner.com Thursday, August 1, 2024 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 1 City moves to appoint new clerk later this month after three-month vacancy HUNTER MCLAREN clerk Chris Bever. William Schmidt, finance manager The city has tentatively for Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based selected its next clerk and federal security contractor treasurer following a three­ Golden Services LLC, was month vacancy and a near­ set to fill the position in miss earlier this summer. June. The position remained flk^ ' B:. ‘ 4*. Linda Perin is set to start open after personal circum­ in the role Aug. 12. Perm Linda Perin stances prevented Schmidt has worked at Highpoint from performing the role. Community Bank in Hastings for Perin attended last week’s over a year as a wealth management Hastings City Council meeting and operations manager. Her prior roles was introduced to council members include over 25 years of experience by City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. working in finance or accounting Moyer-Cale highlighted Perin’s expe­ roles for casinos in Michigan, Indiana rience as well as her familiarity with and New Mexico. Hastings. Upon starting. Perin will be closing “She’s local to our community, a three-month vacancy following the so she understands our values and early May departure of former city what’s important to us,” Moyer-Cale Staff Writer said. “She’s a great communicator, she’s very amiable and I think she will lead the finance department very well.” Bever, whose previous role was located in North Carolina, and Schimdt were both recommended to be hired on a temporary basis through municipal recruiting firm GovHR subsidiary GovTemps. The firm allows a three-month “try-before-you-buy” model, providing both candidates and local governments the opportunity to back out of a bad match before hiring candidates on full time. Moyer-Cale said Perin submitted an application directly to the city, and is set to join the city as a full-time employee. I s • it. M■ •t . Jk* 1 ► A 'br’ . d •l c • 14^'. rf' 1 A Linda Perin (left) was introduced during last week's city council meeting as Hastings' next clerk and treasurer by City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale (right). Screenshot from City of Hastings livestream I Ir 1I f 1 1 I t ft ROAD CLOSED TO Thornapple Kellogg schools ban student cell phone use J I THRU TRAFFIC 1 « t 1 T I *• >■ 1 X 9 p 4 i* 1 f J T 1 I* r iwV ( % 11 " I • < I f• ♦ •• GREG CHANDLER I t Wan 4 I tell ta'' I: r Ild : Staff Writer ._ i t * il# > ''“>1 r.L-itVA ;: When students at Thomapple - Kellogg High School and Middle School return to classes later this mon±, they’Ll have to shut off their cell phones and leave them in their lockers. Thomapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Craig McCarthy on July 25 sent out an alert to district parents, telling them that when classes begin on Aug. 26, TKHS and TKMS students will not be allowed to carry or use cell phones during ±e school day. In ±e memo, McCarthy wrote that he hoped ±e new policy ‘\vill result in an increased focus on learning and a safer school cul­ ture.” “We’re making this decision to do what’s best for the students,” McCarthy said in an interview wi± the Hastings Banner on Monday. “Anybody in education should be asking ±emselves, what's best for students. That’s how we’re making this decision.” McCarthy wrote that wi± all TK students having access to a Chromebook laptop computer, cell phones are no longer needed as a tool for enhancing learning. In addition, he cited research that shows a negative correlation between cell phone use and aca­ demic perfonnance, as well as stu- T3k Is •’T^ M .•?v •B * c * * K* t 41 -n I r sr:: .S -jar: « t- “ <• X ■ u •A-< <3i V 1 « «t ’S;- 99 » .. -. J ■ '.I rr kti / 9> ---- ------------------------- I . I t 1 • > "-J t4 ’ L* X, t r r —— r 5? -* 4 ► z t k I « ** - -WB?! • ' *r • J' 1. : r>3<i 4 k1 /. c s/.’.r < • . 1 Ji I Vft I 44 If T 4i / I 4 4 4 .<. .X X . f J• *r - .. > k J * rell If i & w f Vl» > t *r K ✓ I ,• V / -J:fe ' ifi; J J i * I IL L .•w •5. It A? > » •- % J t * ? * s / * ♦‘v k r. I •»< f I With the downtown streetscape project wrapping up, there are still traces of construction lingering. Photo by Jayson Bussa 1 Downtown businesses hold on as construction begins to wrap up JAYSON BUSSA Editor Melissa Zalaker-Gillons chronicled on social media the hardships facing her Hastings business and it clearly struck a chord in the downtown busi­ ness community and beyond. "o 4 e 7 > 10 1 10 110 rS IfcS wTX Ml With a previous run through the process already under their belts, township clerks and poll workers assembled this weekend to kick off early voting in Barry County r* and across the state. The nine-day early vot­ ing period, which started ’’t on Saturday morning, s will lead up to the Aug. 6 primary election, ulti ­ o z mately deciding many of the races in Republicandominated Barry County. The early voting peri- 2 £§ j MM WJTr See CELL PHONE on 3 I 4 Editor 5 See CONSTRUCTION on 7 I JAYSON BUSSA ■I* throughout the spring and summer. The post stated that sales at her business were down 60 percent and encouraged everyone who read it to support the local downtown businesses. Early voting in full swing across Barry County ninilHii a The post, which was widely shared on Facebook, detailed the challenges that have come with operating her downtown business, The Clothier, during the State Street streetscape project that has brought significant construction to the downtown corridor io: u. o ;< fM od is a byproduct of the 2022 Michigan Proposal 2, a state constitutional amendment that aimed to provide broader access and ease when casting a ballot for state and federal elections. This week marks the second early voting peri­ od, as the same process was utilized earlier this year for the presiden­ tial primary election in February. During that nine-day voting period, many Barry County resi­ dents questioned whether the process made financial sense, as each polling location required a new set of equipment and must be staffed by a minimum of three poll workers for the duration of the early voting. Polling locations • even townships that consolidated their locations to try to spare saw a very expenses sparse turnout. This time around — even when the primary and general elections are expected to draw far greater numbers compared to the presidential primaSee VOTING on 2 \ 4 -'OX., > * r',- 1^ 1 •« ' *:W—• I •' ' ■ <> I iKife A, . V a ’. It',.!; 11 * a t .'Sl A sign sits in front of Irving Township Hall on Monday morning welcoming in voters for the early voting period, Photo by Jayson Bussa * t 1 I 1 I 1 I �2 Thursdoy, August 1, 2024 VOTING Man who made threats against Delton community sentenced to 30 months in prison 1 Continued from Page 1 ----- ......----- -----------fy — polling locations are not seeing anything resembling droves of voters by any stretch. Late Monday morning, Irving Township Hall had assisted three voters, bringing its total to 18 voters after the weekend. In Rutland Township, which is the polling location for Rutland, Hastings Charter and Hope Townships. 19 voted on Saturday and 14 on Sunday. The location had 125 voters vole in all of early vot­ ing in February, putting them on pace to al least eclipse that total. The previous run through early voting allowed clerks and poll workers to become acquaint­ ed with the equipment and the new processes. Some questions and confusion persisted leading into the February’s presidential primary election and even during the election process, a variety of procedural issues al polling locations — mostly insignificant - underscored that confu­ sion. This time around, staff is feeling a bit more confident. "This has a different type of reporting that it generates every day and you don’t close the poll at the end of each day you just suspend it. So, procedurally, yes, the second lime it’s a little more comfortable,” said Sharon Olson, who is wrapping up her term as clerk in Irving Township this year. Still, even confident poll workers were met with some immediate but temporary adversity on the first day of early voting when the state’s early voting check-in system was plagued with an outage. According to ihe Secretary of State’s office, the spike in aclivity caused the problem, which made the electronic poll book unavailable, leav­ ing workers to switch to paper records. Longtime Rutland Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne said, during this span, all the other equipment, including the ballot on demand feature that prints out ballots for voters as they visit, were still operable. “So we were having to go to paper poll books...logging voters in with the paper poll book, printing them a ballot and they voted,” Hawthorne said. “We did put them in as soon as the computers came back up. They were able to vote and the rest of ±e machines work fine.” Sarah VanDenburg, the county’s senior deputy clerk who is also running unopposed to be the next clerk, said that the previous experience with early voting has proven beneficial and vot­ ing has been smooth out of the gates. “We did some more training in June and July and we had some seasoned election inspectors that came to training and new people, as well,” VanDenburg said. “There hasn’t been a lot of questions. The clerks have a really good handle on the new equipment. They’ve done a great job.” ♦ Procedurally, VanDenburg said it’s important for residents to note that early voting simply collects votes, they are not counted until election day, just like absentee ballots. Results won’t be available until election day on Aug.;6.,' There is still opportunity for a resident to reg­ ister to vote, but that must be done at the indi­ vidual’s respective township hall. i 1 I EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS — Baltimore Township Hall (For Assyria, Baltimore and Maple Grove voters) — Barry Township Meeting Hall.. . — Carlton Township Hall — Castleton Township Hall (For Castleton and Woodland voters) — Hastings Community Education and Rec Center (For voters in all four wards of Hastings) — Rutland Charter Township Hall (For Hastings Charter, Hope and Rutland voters) — Irving Township Hall — Johnstown Township Hall — Orangeville Township Hall — Prairieville Township Hall Thornapple Township Hall (For voters in all three precincts) — Yankee Springs Township Hall (For voters in both precincts) MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAMMER License #8110376 Insured hr Jt GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer A 3 7-ycar-old Hastings man will serve al least two-and-a-half years in prison in connection with an incident in the Delton area in December of last year. Christopher Charles Mickey was sentenced July 24 to 30 months to 20 years in prison on a charge of false report or threat of terror­ ism. He also received a sentence of 30 months to five years on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Judge Michael Schipper issued the sentences, which will be served concurrently, in Barry County court. The charges resulted from an incident Dec. 11 of last year, where Mickey made specific threats against a bartender at Delton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 422, the town of Delton and children at Delton Elementary School, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth said. u There's some very serious, very concerning violent, sex­ ual statements about the VFW bartender, kids at a school, Delton itself, the owner of Tujax (Tavern), his father-in-law, some of his friends,” Elsworth told the court. “There’s an indication of abuse toward animals, and that’s a big red flag, because it’s a very strong indicator of future vio­ lence.” Elsworth went on to say that Mickey had contact with a woman who worked at a Tractor Supply Co. store, asking about food. She told him no, that she was at work. “He (then) gets into his car and starts driving. He gets into an altercation with someone on the road, just a random person on the road, that’s concerning enough to that person, that person calls 911,” Elsworth said. “The police are following him at that point, but they’re not following him with lights on, they’re keeping their eyes on him. He goes to Delton, which is important because Delton is where the VFW is and Delton is where the school is.” Mickey then went on toward the VFW hall, where the bartender whom the defendant made threat­ ening statements about is working that morning. “She’s alone, setting up, and he knows her schedule. So he’s going to the place where the woman he’s making the threats about is, alone and working. He pulls into the road that the VFW is on. Then the police light him up,” Elsworth said. I >r «J Iff’ rtc TH iS-. Wk Christopher Mickey apologizes for his actions at his sentencing last week as defense attorney Shane McNeill (left) listens. Photo by Greg Chandler Elsworth went on to describe what Barry Township Police found after pulling Mickey over. He’s got a knife on his belt that he just sharpened that morning. He’s got gloves, he’s got a first aid bag, he has a trauma plate, which is the chest protector ... He’s got a hatchet, he’s got con­ doms and zipties in his glove box, and he’s got a loaded .22,” Elsworth said. “The confluence of those facts - where he was going, what he brought with him to the area doesn’t seem like just someone with a mental illness, just spout­ ing off. That seems like some­ one who is about to act on his threats,” Elsworth added. A canister of nitrous oxide was found by police on the floor of Mickey’s Toyota Sequoia, accord­ ing to court records. Defense attorney Shane McNeill said his client had been using nitrous oxide prior to the incident, and said Mickey had been discharged from the Navy because of mental health issues. “This was a three, four, fiveday nitrous oxide binge where he was out of his mind, and that’s why he can’t tell the court what was going to happen,” McNeill said. “What objectively the court can also look at is, he went to the VFW every day ... When he went to the VFW two or three days beforehand, he sat the bar, he’s huffing, he’s passing out, he’s crawled up in a fetal position on the floor in the hallway.” McNeill asked for probation for Mickey, based on his mental health history. “Chris is extremely remorseful. But he can’t even tell the court what he was or was not about to do. He can’t tell the court why he said these things. Some of his statements are (clearly) mental health delusional,” McNeill said. Mickey apologized to the court for his actions, and said he was prepared to “take full account” for what happened. “The VFW was my only chance at any kind of community after I got here to Michigan, my fam­ ily had left,” he said. “I’m not a violent person. I’ve never harmed anyone. It was not my intention - anybody who knows me and has known me for my whole life would say I’m not a violent per­ son. What 1 said was heinous, and I can’t even begin to apologize for the impact that it had, not only on my friends that were scared, and rightly so, and wanted to get me help, but the community.” In issuing the sentence, Schipper said that there has to be a deterrent effect to the incident. “A message has to be sent to folks in the public, that there are certain things that are and are not acceptable. There’s certain language (that’s not acceptable),” Schipper said. “First Amendment (right to) free speech does not extend to all speech. There’s some speech that you cannot do.” “Sober, I don’t think you’re a dangerous guy. I don’t. Maybe I’m wrong There has to be a consequence,” the judge added. Mickey, who had no prior criminal history, received credit for 226 days served in the Barry County Jail. g'g?. EES iweSS® ■ f T Staff Writer Hastings has selected a new law firm to represent the city in legal cases related to code enforcement. Attorney Jeffrey Sluggett intro­ duced himself to Hastings City Council members last week fol­ lowing their decision to utilize his office, Grand Rapids-based Bloom Sluggett, PC, in legal pro­ ceedings regarding code enforce­ ment or related issues. Sluggett introduced himself to council members last week. Sluggett said the firm represents around 70 municipal communi­ ties of various sizes. Attorneys Clinton Rosekopf and Ashleigh Russett would be working closely with Hastings, he said, and handle ordinance and code enforcement matters for around 40 communities. “That’s all (Rosekopf and Russett) do,” Sluggett said. “It varies, some of the communities are quite large and the prosecu- h t 7 * A ♦ e .A I t I T* I Attorney Jeffrey Sluggett introduced himself to city council members last week. Screenshot from city of Hastings livestream liH •» . ittf* ■<4 b Mini siftiitfent Ung ? ' imiilljsta'tfSaSKB II Damico one of many ®aitec‘i«ni!ssi McsibMisas ‘ ilBKUifl fl'aEaSnfalaH r ifessc •n.pwwl iiiKih5i ♦ >' I ®al®aUaiit5 MDgRaaUfi73 . fwatew 'a V ^ISDegxn Howia 5 Ik tions that we handle are criminal in nature. Many are smaller com­ munities, some are rural commu­ nities, and they tend to be more municipal civil infractions when you are talking about the nature of violations that we prosecute.” The firm will be stepping in to replace the services of attorney Rock Wood, of GrandRapids based firm Dickinson Wright, following his retirement. Dickinson Wright Attorney Jessica Wood (no relation) will remain as the city’s attorney and legal consultant. Sluggett said he has worked closely with Wood in the past. “We have worked with Jessica and Jessica’s office for many, many years. 1 actually recruit­ ed her at my old firm from the court of appeals. 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I ®!5e«4~ THE HASTINGS BANNER CONTACT US ■ i rr ^x* ] (USPS #71830) I 10 City partnering with new attorney office regarding code enforcement cases HUNTER MCLAREN jS; o t It I ®2O24 Jams Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. * i ♦* H W. I All �w VK \ V X X ** www.HastingsBanner.com I 4 u 4 • ^4 1* the HASTINGS BANNER VST i * 0 I J I V I 7 I 1 Uf I * • I s I I / J CELL PHONE I - •V * * * I r r I ■ • - .»*- * » w I <fc." ’* \ ZJk. B * % new half-rnile nature trail with educational signs connecting Camp Alqonouin to the YMCAs new building nearby are one of the handful or projects that hAvp already been completed. Photo provided A K Vs k YMCA of Barry County capital campaign projects move along steadily if S' ‘W. s, — JAYSON BUSSA Editor I Over a year after purchasing a former county-owned building across from its headquarters of Camp Algonquin, the YMCA of Bany County continues to embark on its capital campaign and bring a transformational vision to fiuition. Last week, Jon Sporer, executive direc­ tor and CEO of the YMCA of Barry County, provided an update on how the organization’s projects were progressing. In May 2023, the YMCA closed on purchasing a building that once housed day programs for Bany County Mental Health Services. The structure is across the street from Camp Algonquin and seamlessly fits into a larger campus of sorts for the YMCA. Originally, the organization was hoping to move the Y Time childcare program and recreation/outreach offices in by the fall of that year. After a few community volunteer days that summer and evaluating its childcare licensing goals, Sporer said the organi­ zation recognized the value of making greater building improvements. In the fall, as the YMCA began to work through some renovation challenges, it was apparent that it needed to start from square one with a new interior design to fit the Y’s programs. Sporer said the design is just about finalized, and engi­ neered drawings will be completed this V •s A 5s^' Si, i' ■:r-^ S’?*!** w 5 * «I *« *4( ih II ***•* s »«»; >*15 1*1 15’=*ii)ef®e ♦* summer. “Our goal now is to completely reno­ vate the interior and exterior, and do our best to be open for the summer of 2025 programming,” Sporer said. “Much of '^CCr the prep work has occurred, thanks to early campaign success.” “We’ve raised just over 90 percent of the $3.25 million capital campaign goal that we launched at the end of 2023,” he added. Some things that have been complet­ ed at the site include; — New half-mile nature trail with edu­ cational signs connecting the camp with the building — Site clearing and driveway grading at the new building — Interior demolition of walls and structures to prepare for construction — Replacement of the roof with a metal roof (almost complete) Some improvements and plans for Camp Algonquin are also in the works including: — Security cameras on site — New exterior signage — A new floating dock system — New metal roofs on the cabins and lodge — A new high ropes course planned for 2026 The projects have also received a boost from some recent grants, which include: Walmart Spark Good Local Grant, which provided new lifejackets for campers; Bany Community Foundation Healthy Community Grant, which initiated the new nature trail; YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiatives Fund Matching Grant for financial assistance to new campers; YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiatives Fund Matching Grant for new cabin and lodge decks providing improved safety and accessibility (planned for 2025). f<a?> eaRjs '*»»aasite lbir«i! sffsttotbeinciifeiiL 1*86 'ii3» i' w 3L’ IB ^failjaffiadjr?are s^'^o:‘fcE±aite a stat 8L ' WKtqtHe, Ite's tain fca X nc X ■ Nick Damico one of many new faces in central office SdiFsailTistalffl :2e*aa^3s> 5ic‘>kxwEi'eh-tbajBi • sm *insr aadioiUilKdllBEjsK < HUNTER MCLAREN # tm 4 Staff Writer srd^raszHi' f When accounting for the many import­ ant skills a superintendent should have, a few likely come to mind immediately — attributes like managing school finances, working closely with staff and prior edu­ cation experience. Hastings Area School System Superintendent Nick Damico would add 'kteldosiW^^ fes'.f ^Mile’s ;lcM:«KaE . Bi toiBs/rJitot.l&iie w t ' tma:2ihekiie\ VSi ft ffloalii^./Ksrai^ jlfce sdatemasi bib »«* . .-M Bl IF Ji i ,9^ / IE' it i X * k cf* f'-. Jf rfAl”''’'* II I (* <- t* * sk) » Si I 1 ni‘’^1 *1 iiu « r» f R»* b > •T? Ik '^'0, Hastings Superintendent Nick Damico discussed the importance of storytelling with school board members during interviews in April. il' of 1- MV»» for students are all on his list of goals in the coming year. He looks forward to continuing the district’s work to provide a customized curriculum that fits the needs of each individual student. I’m eager to work on initiatives that promote innovative teaching methods, support personalized learning and prepare our students for life after school, whatever path they choose,” he said. He’ll be providing homework to the district’s administration team and board of education, too. Damico hopes to work closely with everyone involved to devel­ one more to that list: storytelling. op a strategic plan to guide the district’s Damico, who obtained his UMass decisions for the next several years. The Global doctorate’s degree in organization­ development of a strategic plan was a al leadership, is such a strong advocate for topic of much discussion during Damico’s stoiytelling that he wrote his dissertation interviews with board members earlier on it. In the essay, he spoke with several this year. For good reason, too: many long West Michigan principals about how they standing administrators retired this sum­ enacted change in their districts through mer, making room for new faces. storytelling. Damico, formerly high school prin­ Damico, who started in Hastings on July cipal and interim superintendent of 1, said he’s already getting a good idea of Delton Kellogg Schools, will be joined what stories ±ere are to tell in Hastings. by incoming Hastings Athletic Director “The sense of community is strong, and Mike Mohn, who previously served as there’s a clear passion for education here,” Delton’s athletic director. Also new in the Damico said. “The support from families central office this year are Amy Singleton, and local organizations is remarkable, and assistant superintendent of business it’s clear that everyone is invested in creat­ ing the best environment for our students.” and finance; and Allie Homing, human resources coordinator. Former middle His first month in the district has been a school principal Sarah Geukes has entered whirlwind of meetings with district staff the central office as director of student and community stakeholders, he said. services, with incoming Jeff Saunders “So far, it’s been an exciting and becoming Hastings Middle School prin­ enriching experience. Getting to know cipal. the district, the schools, and the dedicat­ “We’re in ±e process of developing a ed staff has been incredibly rewarding,” new strategic plan to formalize the direc­ Damico said. “I’ve been impressed by the tion we are headed,” Damico said. “I enthusiasm and commitment of everyone believe this plan will guide us effectively involved in making our schools a great as we work together to ‘row the boat’ place for students to learn and grow.” toward our shared goals and continued Damico is setting his sights high during success.” his first year as a full-time superinten­ It’s a busy time for the district, with dent. Increased student engagement and many projects funded by its most recent achievement, improved reading profi­ bond proposal underway. The district is ciency and providing behavioral support gearing up to campaign for its sinking fund millage renewal, which will be on the ballot later this year. In the meantime, Damico said he’ll be meeting with as Ma many people as he can in hopes of hearing Ijiiflcodee"£SS* SI dent mental health. The district’s Board of Education did not vote on the ban. In May, McCarthy presented a draft of the letter that went out last week to the board, saying he was looking to move ahead with the policy. He said the board hired him to make decisions such as ±is. I am charged with increasing the academic success of our students,” McCarthy said. “If cell phones are dis­ rupting the educational process, it’s my responsibility to make sure that the edu­ cational process gets back on track.” Under the policy, cell phones and all other personal electronic devices, such as headphones or wireless earbuds, must be powered off and stored in the student’s locker during the school day, between 7:35 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. Cell’ phones are not permitted during lunch. They may be used before and after school, McCarthy wrote in the letter. Headphones or wireless earbuds are not permitted during the instructional day without prior permission of the classroom teacher or administration unless they are required for online coursework or are included in a student’s individualized education program (lEP), McCarthy wrote. Phones are available in the school office should a student need to call their parent or guardian. Parents or guardians who need to get a message to their student can do so by calling the main office, McCarthy wrote. The new TK policy is similar to a cell phone ban adopted by the Hastings Area School System in 2020. At the time, Dan Remenap was superintendent at Hastings. When Remenap became superintendent at TK in January 2021, discussions began on instituting a simi­ lar policy, McCarthy said. Tfie HASS student cell phone policy bans their use during the school day, but allows them before and after school in common areas of the building. Use of cell phones for making threats, send­ ing unauthorized photos, “sexting,” or cheating are considered “unacceptable at all times.” Students that use a cell phone to record and/or transmit audio New Hastings superintendent looking forward to sharing ‘Saxon Stories’ ‘4s«M,tate», I File photo by Hunter McLaren i ♦ t « ♦ and sharing what he calls “Saxon stories.” “I want the Hastings community to know that I’m deeply committed to lis­ tening and collaborating. My approach is centered on open communication and building strong relationships,” Damico said. “1 believe that together, we can enhance our educational environment and ensure that every student has the oppor­ tunity to succeed. I’m here to support our schools and community, and I’m excited to embark on this journey with all of you.” or video on campus or at school-spon­ sored events are subject to disciplinary action that could include suspension or expulsion, according to the district pol­ icy document. TK teachers have pushed for a cell phone ban. “Cell phones are a distraction. When they’re used inappropriately, they can be used for social shaming, social media bullying, you’ve got inappropri­ ate pictures being shared, which then are also distractors,” McCarthy said. The use of cell phones has also been linked to increased incidents of vaping among TK students. McCarthy calls the issue “pervasive.” “Students are using their cell phones to schedule times with friends in the building, to meet up at the bathroom to vape,” the superintendent said. “Last year, we did so much investigating of vaping in our bathrooms, that we found that’s what students are doing. (They send texts saying), ‘hey, meet me here at this time.’” McCarthy has already begun receiv­ ing a response from the community to the ban. As of Monday morning, the superintendent said he had received six emails on the topic - four in favor of the ban and two opposed. Other West Michigan districts have adopted similar cell phone bans, including Forest Hills and Lowell. Other districts such as Byron Center and Wayland are considering similar policies, McCarthy said. In some states, legislators have taken up the issue of cell phone use in school. Florida became the first state in the country to ban cell phones in school last year, and Indiana lawmak­ ers passed a similar bill earlier this year. At least four other states have pending legislation to crack down on cell phone use. Details on how to enforce the ban and disciplinary procedures are still being worked out, McCarthy said. “We have asked for additional input from staff, because we don’t want this to be onerous on the staff,” he said. Details on disciplinary procedures are expected to be shared with parents later this month, before classes begin, McCarthy said. Continued from Page 1 I I » 4 3 »" . I * si Thursday, August 1, 2024 '( / 4 5 • I J FOCUS ^.' 1 1 < t 1 i Financial I 1 J •Ai 1 M I n* Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC 0 MemberSiPC Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 ► How should you respond to market cycles? The movement of ±e financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to ±ese market cycles? To begin with, it’s useful to know something, about the nature of a market cycle and its connection to the business or economic cycle, which describes the fluctuations of the economy market up. Conversely, if the markets think the business cycle will, slow down and the economy will contract, they may project a decline in corporate earnings and become more “bearish” on stocks, leading to a market drop. Once you’re familiar with the nature of market cycles, you won’t be surprised when they occur. But does that mean you should base your investment strategy on ftiese cycles? between periods of growth Some people do. If they and contraction. Issues such believe tlie market cycle is as employment, consumer spending, interest rates and moving through a downward phase, tliey may try to cut their perceived losses by selling stocks — even those with strong fundamentals detennine inflation can the stage of the business cycle. On the other hand, the market cycle refers to whafs happening in tlie financial markets — that is, the performance of all the different types of investments. The market cycle often anticipates the business cycle. In otlier words, the market may peak, or hit bottom, before the business cycle does the stock partially That’s same. because the financial markets are always looking ahead. If they foresee an event tliat could boost the business cycle and help the economy, such as the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, they may become more “bullish on stocks, thus driving the 11 and good prospects — and buying lower-risk investments. While these safer” investments may otter more price stability and a greater degree of preservation of principal, they also won’t provide much in the way of growth potential. And you'll need this growth capacity to help reach your long-term goals, including a comfortable retirement. On the otlier hand, when investors tliink the market cycle is moving upward, they may keep investing in stocks tliat have become overpriced. In extreme cases, unwarranted investor entliusiasm can lead to events such as the dotcom bubble, which led to a sharp market decline from 20 through 2002. I Rather than trying to “time” the market, you may well be better off by looking past its cycles and following a long-temi, all-weather” strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance, time horizon and need for liquidity. And it’s also a good 1 f I idea to build a diversified portfolio containing U.S. I and foreign stocks, mutual funds, corporate bonds. U.S. Treasuiy securities and other investments. While diversification can’t I I protect against all losses, it can help protect you from market volatility that might primarily affect just one asset class. Market cycles often draw a lot ofattention, and they are relevant to investors in the sense that they can explain what’s liappening in the markets. Yet, when it comes to investing, it’s best not to think of cycles but rather of a long journey - one that, when traveled carefully, can lead to the destinations you seek. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edwai'd Jones^ Member SIPC I 1 �-E* < •1 4 • .L'- A I I 'M- A 5 ii .•f V I . iii 4 f "Wil .■ - . www.HastingsBanner.com ThtHASHNGSBAHMER Thursday, August 1, 2024 I I I : t I 4 I I 4 t ' 11 ____ _ _ b-. * F i-j ': t I 1 ’r « } f ' ■ I (.I } k I e J f ft) t 1 1 4 k >* u LI 1 ;b^ I t) p-i 1 Ii r* • 9 4 r < : t ' 5^11 r g A < 4 ( f I ; -T J u ( f < 1 r r 11 $ » If x; '.z* .V j fr ( n w 1 « i i- HAVE YOU MET? i w • 4 r p I 4, t iii^ I p, * ■ 4ft I Gino Lucci fields questions from the Airport Commission on Wednesday. July ifg ■ 24. Photo by Jayson Buna G1 New manager appointed for airport I » Even more recently, though, Lucci was initially hired on by Noteboom as an assistant manager at the airport in the middle of last year. In November, though, his time there became spo­ radic and, citing a failing out with Noteboom, he stepped away. The commission asked how the funds that were allocated for the manager’s position were spent but Commissioner Dave Tossava steered the group to ask questions that focused on the ability to manage the airport. Noteboom addressed the situation with Lucci during his portion of the interview. If I thought the other person could have done this job I wouldn’t be sit­ ting here right now,” Noteboom said. I’m the one that did the training; I know what’s going on and so you can take that for what it is.” Lucci touted fairly ambitious plans pertaining to growing the airport, from better outreach and airport events to potentially building additional hangers or a full parallel taxiway. But starts with communicating. “First thing I would do is see who the customers are — people in the airport,” he said. “The major change I think we need and it’s not detracting from Mark. He’s done a great job in . bringing us to where we are, Larry Baum has donated money, we’ve gotten to this point. The number one thing we need to do is (ask) what do the pilots that use this airport need and what the business owners need. I’m going to sit down with them and find out.” While the vision ultimately seemed to sway the board, chairman Ron Holley injected the context of being at the airport since 1988. I’ve been here so long. I’ve seen so many managers, seen people come in and say I’m going to do this and I’m going to do that and the other thing. A lot of it is talk,” Holley said. “...Put more hangars up? It took us forever to get these hangars up and if it wasn’t for Larry Baum we still wouldn’t have them.” JAYSON BUSSA Editor A new manager is on the job today at the Hastings City/Bany' County Airport. At a regularly scheduled meet­ ing of the Airport Commission last Wednesday, July 24, the five-member board voted to appoint Gino Lucci to the position of manager, which effectively ended the 15-year career of now-previous manager Mark Noteboom. The commission interviewed Lucci, Noteboom and added a third interviewee the day of the meeting — Hastings resident Jerin Voshell — before deciding on Lucci. Most of the members of the commis­ sion cited the long-term vision Lucci had for the airport while pointing to the fact that Noteboom, for a number of years, expressed the intent to retire soon. Wednesday was Noteboom’s final day. “Mark has done an awful lot of things for us out here and still proba­ bly could but we have to look into the future, too,” said John Resseguie who serves on the Airport Commission and Hastings City Council. “Mark is tell­ ing us he’s ready to retire. He’s been telling us that for the last three years * and that’s why he has an assistant. We have to sooner or later say ‘We found a decent guy. Lucci owns and operates Round Engine Aero in Nashville, a company that specializes in sourcing parts for ; vintage aircraft. Lucci said he is turn-; ing the company over to his son while he focuses full-time on his role as air-* port manager. He also owns a hangar • and rents one at the airport. Lucci also logged 25 years in the United States ; Air Force and International Guard, retiring as a first sergeant. A statement of understanding is in place as his three-year contract with the airport must be passed by the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners before it is finalized. ft 1^ CHARLES ALEXANDER Freeport veteran Charles Alexander did a lot of traveling during his six years in the NavyNow 83, Alexander was bom in 1941 and grew up in Charlevoix. He joined up with the Navy in the late ’50s. “I learned a lot,” Alexander said. “When I went in, I was nothing but a farm boy.” Alexander was a pattern maker aboard a tender ship. The ship had a foundry and supplies on board to resupply and repair other Navy vessels while they were still at sea. Alexander made stops all along the Atlantic seaboard, from Nova Scotia to South America and every­ where in between. While his ship’s main role was to support other vessels, Alexander said he still saw his fair share of excitement. He recalls being part of a U.S. naval blockade surrounding Cuba during the height of the Cold War, when tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. were at an alltime high. His ship had seen its fair share of storms, too, he said. “We rode out some pretty tough hurricanes. One time, we didn’t know if we were going to make it or not,” he said. “It got that rough. You wouldn’t ever want one of them (ships) to tip over.” Of course, his ship also spent a lot of time at harbor in Norfolk, Virginia, “We done a lot of sitting, too, actually,” he said. Alexander came to Barry County after his service ended in the ’60s. He’s dedicated himself to several veterans’ organizations over the years. He’s served in the Hastings, Middleville and Hickory Comers American Legion posts. For a time he served as the American Legion district commander for southwest Michigan, overseeing 41 posts. He currently serves as the vice com­ mander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 139 in Hastings. u ?9» i n‘ 4*T^ DO YOU REMEMBER? ,S'i! •/ '■i> jatei!®® Alexander said he’s more likely to be helping others than helping him­ self, He’ll check in with the various organizations he’s involved in to see who needs his help that day, often driving veterans to doctors appoint­ ments or wherever they need to go. He’ll often grab lunch with those vets as well, because he knows many are struggling to get by. His help isn’t exclusively for vet­ erans, either. Alexander said he once spent a summer driving high school students to car repair and resto­ ration classes. If there’s something he can do to help someone in need, Alexander said he’ll be sure to do it. “I enjoyed it, and they needed the help,” Alexander said. “As long as I can do it, I’ll do it.” For helping others simply for the fact that he’s willing and able to, Charles Alexander is this week’s Bright Light. How much coffee 1 drink: I drink way too much coffee. Probably eight, nine cups a day. I start out at Phil’s Galley at seven in the morning. I don’t get out of there until 9:30 a.m., sometimes 10 o’clock. It’s like my office, because I’m on the phone a lot down there, too. I’m texting out stuff, asking people to know if I can be there or not be there and where they’re going to be. My hobbies: I’ve always drawn and painted, and I do leather craft­ ing. I do all that kind of stuff. Paint pictures, draw pictures, sketching. I do all that kind of stuff. I enjoy that. I meet a lot of people that way. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of vol­ unteer work, fun-loving personal­ ity, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom. Hastings Banner, 1351 N M-43 Highway. Hastings, MJ 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics. com. If* •>>.*'** t* . g ■ ii'' I t* * j -J t 4 -1 F6' vB .<3®^ I it r a DU iNIViRSl fiste tes ( 1 TWM H«e» fish Mil Hie wW liswMsaisimii Dm ISC, jmaiksihiEfijiiiit Dorlhx < ♦ t vmieaxBtnlassLtvs te'bte * RaSBl iir^ *2? 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Young participants agalns, ,h, compeBion. •* ’ "’ey -cd W'sf’d!" ♦ ♦ < ’^h ♦ ♦ I L I* F I �A !, ft K '4 I www.HqstingsBanner.com 1 : I I 1"^- 4 1 t > r i: This week, the Hastings High School Alumni Association Board named r' Frank Campbell, Class of 1957, as the 2024 Alumnus of the Year. He will be honored at the annual Alumni Banquet, f slated for Saturday, Aug. 24. I* ' ^ ! ..f '1^ After receiving his high school diplo­ ma from HHS, Campbell worked at his uncle’s farm machinery store and drove a wrecker for Norm Berry. In 1959, he joined the United States Army, serving three years and then in the U.S Army Reserve until 1964. Campbell held a variety ofjobs after his time in the service, eventually working as a janitor at Hastings City Hall, which gave him insight into the workings of local gov­ Ife ernment. Mo •““?w » Campbell has dedicated much » of his life to volunteering in the M Hastings community. He was a volun­ teer firefighter for the Hastings Fire i Department for 20 years, serving both ill as lieutenant and captain. He served for 11 six years as First Ward aiderman until Frank Campbell, Hastings’s he was approached to run for mayor in former longtime mayor, was 1995. He served as Hastings’s mayor named 2024 Hastings High for 10 years before retiring but was School Alumnus of the Year asked to return to the position to finish this week. Campbell will the remaining two years of Mayor Bob be honored at the Alumni May’s term after May’s passing. To this Banquet on Saturday, Aug. day, Campbell continues to volunteer, when needed, for special city events. 24. Photo provided The story that I love to tell is how a man with only a high school diplo­ ma worked several jobs, and when he worked for the city he started out as a janitor cleaning city hall and retired being the mayor of the city,” said Campbell’s daughter, LuAnn Campbell. Campbell leads a long legacy of HHS graduates in his family. He and his siblings, along with his two children, his grandchildren, and, as of this year, his oldest great-granddaughter are all HHS graduates. I-. I 11 vr =, n ' / / t, IL B I r Be • 9» •!-#=— X J* •JT k I I * ’ ? i 1 I r Lid / . n C I^IH I :r 1 .J I >1 V -J ▼ ■<V ^..y^ a y •i k •v J n '* 4 I t--* k * •ww '' ♦ fe• r»I .♦4 ..30 ?‘^of *k ■'-« 1 A *M > 4. l!i Xi’t T *r 4e\' r Ik 0«, ’'yinthe "‘'sj 12'’’ •^fliamle '5:s. M' % 3i' Ik. Ss.- ' t . * ' . > I -•I I JAYSON BUSSA Editor Representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the Department of Natural Resources visited the area last week when a manure spill stem­ ming from Swisslane Farms in Alto was detected. On the afternoon of Friday, July 26, EGLE released an announcement say­ ing that they, along with the DNR, had responded to a manure spill that orig­ inated from “a malfunctioning valve at Swisslane Farms, into Tyler Creek near Alto.” Swisslane Farms is located in Bowne Township, just outside of Barry County. Also in the announcement, EGLE stated that it had alerted the owners of nearby Tyler Creek Golf Course and Campground, who, in turn, advised campers to avoid contact with the creek as water samples were taken and analyzed. The state organizations also informed the Kent County Health Department of the effort. / I 1. . ,1 r'WI*-, r. A .A *w ' 'I z r ^i! < ;cix «1M r. * ns f r •* ;«^afae*rf(hecy|(3 ' 5 ’K as® bffl ie sacs. irc. i sail leDiEiBiroai^ rTCZ£(k3.»ei(in'i SModafPfnTcfrtUitr.', si3rtoalaiPfiiI’sGaIlej’aR\-aj teBJMiHsmitEHlJ o'clol IfjJi'eiB}'office,te jows'ie^^Dnalnor rniMKibajotiioirab, «-?iik‘f»CKLVtb f* • w peop^ieboRilcaiiheb (ritfteaiii«biiifti eingtok JhWfcjftT'ieah’aj’sbi jrasedaudldoleart’ jiaiWblaBJofs^f^ S’ A ’cn^' - 1IQ t‘ • > T RCi w OU die KUX'* flit® 1? -..A* I* ( se^- Dottie, 7, S.D. fflAeinawidcn’tKtaiof i<!ici«:'i;p:3£fi«4you m Fiii loziK (nf sai( asb; X - Fisheye lenses ffwBKlwffiefdrftt IWroiooBocltofe. hui ' a •11 nr IK': Sr^Li^ How can fish see in the water? ■xara: ■luMliSlfedU*' j JJfeDhjwh***** ”®*' •t This week, EGLE detailed the sever­ ity of the spill, which turned out to be only relatively minor. “A walking survey downstream indi­ cated limited impact to aquatic life ... one dead trout observed along with some dead crayfish and caddisflies ” Hugh McDiarmid Jr., communications manager for EGLE, told The Banner. McDiarmid also said that testing downstream showed that the stan­ dard for body contact for E.coli was exceeded. “Swisslane contained the release, soaked up the remaining liquid with sawdust and removed impacted topsoil,” McDiarmid explained. “Staff from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) were on-site during the cleanup. No problems were reported to EGLE.” The farm is currently compiling a report to submit to EGLE. After that report and finalization of the investiga­ tion, determinations on potential fines or penalties will be made. Members of Swisslane Farms did not respond to a request for comment. Dear Dottie, When I was a kid, I learned to swim by diving for coins in the pool. It wasn’t easy seeing the coins underwater. It was blurry down there. I talked about how fish see with my fnend Nora Hickey. She’s a fish veteri­ narian at Washington State University. She told me that fish eyes don’t work the same way mammal eyes do—even though we have the same eye parts. Your cornea is the clear, squishy tis­ sue right at the front of your eye. It’s in front of the colored ring in your eye— called the iris. There’s a dark dot in the center of your iris—called the pupil. It gets bigger or smaller depending on how much light there is. Your lens is deeper in your eye, behind your pupil. The very back of your eye—called the retina—has lots of nerve cells that con­ nect to your brain. Your cornea does about 75 percent of the work to focus your eye. When light travels from the air into your cornea, the light bends. Then, the li^t travels to the lens and bends some more. That directs the light to your retina. There, a mes­ sage is sent to your brain to make sense of what you’re seeing. That works because our eyes adapted to function in air. When light travels from one thing to another, it bends or slightly changes direction. When it goes from the air to your wet, squishy cornea, that’s a big change. So, the light bends a lot. But it’s not a big change when light travels from wet waler to a fish’s wet cornea. The light doesn’t bend much. That’s why things look unfocused I b ■fern,. X-7 •.’. i • when you try to see underwater. Your cornea can’t do its job there. But if you put on goggles, you trap a bunch of air next to your eye. Then you can see more like you do on land. Since a fish’s cornea doesn’t pitch in much, all the focusing work is done by a fish’s lens. That’s why a fish’s lens has a different shape than yours. Yours is like an olive. It’s mostly round, but it’s taller than it is wide. When you look at things close or far away, muscles relax and contract to squish ±e lens or stretch it out. But a fish’s lens is round like a mar­ ble. A fish focuses by moving the whole lens to zoom in or zoom out. “To adjust their vision, fish move the lens back and forth in their eye,” Hickey said. “If you look, you can see that the lens protrudes through the pupil, extremely close to their cornea.” Hickey told me that fish don’t use their vision as much as we do. They have lots of ways to sense the world around them. They have sensoiy receptors on their skin. They’re like the cells inside our ears, so fish can “hear” subtle changes in the water. Catfish have taste buds all over their skin. So, they taste the water they swim in. Some fish like sharks, rays and skates have a sense we don’t have. They can detect electric impulses from things around them. There are even fish—called four-eyed fish—that have evolved duplicate parts of their eyes. One half sees underwater, and the other half sees above water. You could say that, when it comes to seeing in all circumstances, they’re true visionaries. Universe I Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to fVashington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. CLASSIFIEDS c; SCHEDULE GE GAS STOVE. Set up for propane. One year old. $400. 269-908-1059, leave message. BUSINESS SERVICES WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tu­ lip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)8187793. A. ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE AUGUST 2, 3. 4 8AM6PM 15201 Dunn Rd., Bellevue, Ml. Furniture, tools, diecast cars/trucks. saddles and assorted household items. CASH SALES ONLY. NOTICE PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry County Treasurer will offer tax-reverted real estate at public auction on August 23rd, 2024. The auction will be held online at www.tax-sale.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EOT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access. Incomplete or voided sales from the August 23rd auction, if any, will be re-offered online on September 26th, 2024. Please visit www.tax-sale.info/faq for additional details. For more information and a list of the properties being sold, visit www.tax- sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings may also be available at the county treasurer's office. sions, 10 a.m, Tuesday, Aug. 6 - Baby Cafe. 10 • ♦ J 1 (• ■t ( I I k i ELECT I I I I GENE HALL KNOWLEDGE - SERVICE ■ INTEGRITY PAID FOR BY COMMIHEE TO ELECT GENE D. HALL 2831AGAMING ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 ♦ ♦ i J I I RUTLAND TWR TRUSTEE a.m.: mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Small Business Bootcamp: Government Contracting 101, 5:30 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by callina the library 269-945-4263. 'J I J Thursday, Aug. 1 - Adventures Around Town scavenger hunt (through Aug. 3): Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1947 film starring Frank Sinatra. Peter Law­ ford and Kathryn Grayson, 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 - Crafting Pas­ . COMMUNITY NOTICE I . L 4 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY -4 I ASK DR. UNIVERSE 1*; te J*. State agencies respond to manure t spill at Swisslane Farms in Alto ft » < from Swisslane Farms in Alto last week prompted a response from EGLE and the DNR. Photo by Jayson Bussa i d 4* -"s “ ■ ’W. A*' «« !• . ' ■ 1 I • u ZiA ‘-PM ft. * I' * 4^***'*-" I I g •4 **»- :<r3ii <» t j I «_ 1 is— J* 1 IfelU - *' -V<; ^4^ 5 Thursday, August 1, 2024 Former Mayor Frank Campbell named 2024 HHS Alumnus of the Year * fl the HASTINGS BANNER I t r I I i 1 1 I I �r I * *r « I. rr n ® wwwHastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 1, 2024 • OBITUARIES I 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM George Scott Doster Eugene Clare Tobias Eugene loved to travel to the Eugene Clare Tobias, age UP with his family and made 76, of Baltimore Township. Ml several trips to visit all the passed away Sunday the 28th lighthouses and sites in this of July surrounded by his wife *• great state. and family. I He called Baltimore, Ml his Eugene (Gene) or Toby as home, living on property in the he was known by his friends family for several generations was born in Hope township on I raising his children and was a April 17,1948, to Fern (Moore) ' faithful committed husband to Tobias and Basil Tobias the his wife of 55 years. He was a second of four children. He strong loving father to his children and grew up loving the farm and woods and instilled in them a strong work ethic, love had many tails of life growing up with of learning and the outdoors. three siblings, many resulting in injury. Eugene was preceded in death by his Eugene was a good student through father and mother, Basil (Fern) Tobias as High School in 1966, interested in well as his sister. Wilma (Tobias) Hamilton, machine shop, math, science, and an and brother-in-law, Patrick Cusack. excellent reader (he continued his love of Eugene is survived by his wife, Linda reading to his last days, especially books (Greenleaf) Tobias; two children, Brian on history). Upon graduation he started Tobias, and April (Tobias) Warren and working at the E.W. Bliss, but was soon husband. Chad: four grandchildren, drafted into service, into the U.S. Army serving 20 months in the Vietnam war, he Seth Baumann and wife, Alana, Tristan Tobias, Gabe Tobias, Garrett Tobias; great started in the 6th Unit, 1st Infantry and granddaughter, Olive. He’s also survived ended up main cook for his unit. After by his brother, Kendal Tobias and wife, honorable discharge and return to the states in Summer of 69 Eugene went back JoAnne. Duane Hamilton (brother in-law), to work for EW Bliss and proposed to his sisters-in-law, Mary Irish and Judy Greenleaf, Elsie Hostetler (great aunt), high school sweetheart Linda (Greenleaf) Tobias. He became a journeyman tool and Mable Selleck (great aunt), and many die as well as lathe operator for over 20 nieces and nephews. years at Bliss later leaving there but always Visitation will be on Thursday, Aug. 1, working as a machinist until retiring from 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Daniels Funeral his lifelong trade in 2009. from Grand Home, 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Rapids Machine Repair. Funeral services will be held on Eugene loved music and had aspired to Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at Living Waters be a guitarist at a young age, listening to Church 1302 S. Hanover St, Hastings, the likes of Chet Akins and Hank Williams, visitation at 10: a. m. and service at 11 He loved country and bluegrass but also a.m.. A luncheon will follow the service. old school rock and roll and often woke The family asks that if you’d like to the family on weekends to a different support Vietnam Veterans and their vinyl selection and genres of music. families suffering from the affects of He loved to hunt, fish and trap, Agent Orange you may donate to https:// spending most of his time fishing at his vn-agentorange.org/, donations may also uncle’s pond or his father’s lake on Tobias be made to https://liverfoundation.org . Rd. He even caught the mythical catfish Funeral arrangements entrusted to that was rumored to exist there for many the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, years. He and his wife Linda were in conveniently located at 1401 North constant competition for largest buck Broadway in Hastings. For further which she held the record for and never details, please visit our website at www. missed an opportunity to remind him of. danielsfuneralhome.net. I (Tonya) Doster; grandchildren. George Scott Doster, age 78, I Margaret, Katherine, George passed away on July 27, 2024. I Jayson, Cyrus, Shelby, George was born on January 3 Nicholas; great grandson, 24.1946 In Kalamazoo, the son ■ Logan: siblings, Rita (John) of George and Eloise (Burden) ■ A^E J Wells. Millard Doster, Jade Doster. George proudly served I Harrington, Kim (Nancy) his country during the Vietnam I Doster, Mark Doster; sister-inWar from 1966 to 1968, He I law. Bobbie (Dick) Miller; close was a Purple Heart recipient I friend. Larry Meert; several and was the crew chief in ■ nieces and nephews. the 242nd Assault Support George was preceded in death by his Helicopter Company AKA “Mule Skinners” parents; wife, Susan (Converse) Doster, flying in Chinook helicopters and was and brother-in-law, Bill Harrington. involved in intense fighting. Memorial contributions to the Wounded George was an excellent athlete Warrior Project will be appreciated. and participated in football and track A graveside service with military honors at Plainwell High School. He lived in Koshkonong, MO for over 25 years before for George will take place at Prairieville Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at moving back to Doster. George was a lifelong farmer, a member 11 a.m. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. of the VFW, and enjoyed gardening. com to share a memory or to leave a George is survived by sons, George condolence message for George’s family. Jay (Sabrina) Doster and Branden Blu WI9* 1 VFbryZr ip Together r ' I I r k 'S I i* J J*- J' I ■f L 11 Jr. Ai I- r> r. ¥* f i I I >- J r > r> 4 % • ■ y A & ‘ - 4 ■. Donald Jack Dutcher Donald Jack Dutcher passed away July 25, 2024, in Freeport, Ml. He was born on November 4,1955, in Hastings, Ml, to Frank Jay and Patricia Norine (Hoyt) Dutcher. Don married the love of his life, Diane Lynne (Stoepker) Dutcher, on October 20,1979. Together, they shared 34 years until Diane’s passing in 2013. He was a 1973 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School. Don’s work ethic was evident in his long-standing career at Bissell, Inc., where he dedicated over 25 years of service. Don had a love for classic cars. His 1970 Mach One was not just a vehicle but a piece of history that he cherished and loved showing at car shows. His enthusiasm for Harley-Davidson motorcycles was equally evident, as he was an avid rider who found freedom and joy on the open road. A tinkerer at heart, Don could often be found in his garage, working on a new project or fixing something that needed repair. But above all, Don’s heart 3S’ was most full when he was surrounded by his family. He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, creating memories that will be treasured for generations to come. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Diane Dutcher. He is survived by his loving family, including his significant other, Kathy Muste Kenyon; his son, Joe Dutcher, and daughter, Amber (Andrew) Thompson: stepsons. Dan (Katie) Kenyon and Phil (Christy) Kenyon; his grandchildren, Brayden, Gabby, Emmalynne, and Fasten; his sister. Patsy Meldrum; brother, Gary Dutcher, and many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. 209 S. State Street; Freeport, Ml 49325. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. I ^9’ Blisekshi?!'® 3!? sir«^ > I * f ass 4 <• .v3k; •e i* Disk, to Ln aiit* E * % ** k: 9 • MBft S’ 9C dr ?u «'.x B I I : ^i:ix;«r£a'icudn«i I ?L ij aS '’(WF •t, i * a J, VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT WWW.HASTiNGSBANNER.COM )U 1 • at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.,. • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus If Is To The Us". 2635 P.O. Box Telephone World Around N. M43 Hwy., 8, Hastings. 269-945-9121. hastfmc@gmail.com. Website; www.hastingsfree mcthodist.com- Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6pjn. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to ll;30am,Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY J BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E, Grand St., Hastings i Pastor Tod Shook i Wednesdays - Bible Study to 7 p.m.; Sunday 'School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 ajn. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 aju. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: wwwjifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pin. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, HasGngs. Mall Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p .m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5tli Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for inlormalion. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This infonMiot, on worship smiees is provided by The Haslinss Banner, the ehnrehesand these local businesses: 4I| If SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS entile <151 •3* i lx. L « .T «»( Understanding the need for a representative payee HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment and who also needs help managing their money. The Social Security Administration (SSA) can appoint a person or an organization to act as a “representative payee” responsible for receiving and manag­ ing a person’s Social Security benefits or SSI payments. When SSA assigns a representa­ tive payee, they select someone who knows the beneficiary’s needs and can make decisions about how to best use their benefits for their care and well-being. An application is required, and an in-person interview may be needed. You can call SSA at 1-800772-1213 to schedule an appointment. Most representative payees are responsible for completing an annual form to account for the benefit pay­ ments they receive and manage. They must complete this form and return ii to Social Security by mail or, if they have a personal my Social Security account, they can file it online using the Representative Payee portal. Account holders can also get a benefit verification letter and manage direct deposit and wage reporting for their beneficiaries. Learn more about the ■*K ir*«... •**« iai® portal at ssa.gov/myaccount/rep-payee. You also have the option to iden­ tify up to three people to serve as your future representative payee and help manage your benefits, if the need arises. SSA calls this Advance Designation. They offer Advance Designation to capable adults and emancipated minors who are apply­ ing for or already receiving Social Security benefits, SSI. or Special Veterans Benefits. With Advance Designation, you and your family can enjoy peace of mind knowing someone you trust may be appointed to manage your benefits. Find more information about: — Advance Designation al ssa.gov/ payee/advance_designation. — Representative Payees at ssa.gov/ payee. Publications about representative payees at ssa.gov/payee/newpubs. If you know someone who needs help managing their monthly benefits, please consider becoming a represen­ tative payee., Hillan Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security' Administration, 3045 Knapp NE. Grand Kapids. MI 49525. or via email at hillary. hatch@ssa.gov. ’it 3* Xu Sfv -, , J Mi 5, • V> w Bl . n * It V * iC . « V<. 3, * *»>at ’1 - w- I ■% :J3. > I 5Sh U > «s . <«» S ( * % < . <'s 4. '*v B if ‘ik 4 A f I ^ftsphicfk mwi FibirgliM r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 marriage LICENSES tnKsiTieiv 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Joshua James Baranek. Dowling and Amanda Leann Devore. Dowling ■M • »> 'Sv ’5' ‘'S ev"* Lucas Paul Vander Hart. Pierceton. IN and Katelinn Alena Gagnon, Warsaw, IN ■■■ Olivia Marie Sifton. Woodland and Jake Michael Morinec, Mokena. IL > > 4 ft I 'I ■■■ Seth Alan Bainbridge. Middleville and Sydney Morgan Hasse. Dorr •’A' ll ■■■ Rees Philip Mulder. Middleville and Hailey Jordan Sobell, Portage I I • >* p I ♦ ♦ ♦ ‘'X �* V wwwHastingsBanner ’’I com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 1, 2024 7 ‘ t? f TURNING BACK THE PAGES Ik In school 1 ’F 3 w sass lei’ll c S'.S& I al ___ banner may 10, 1990 1--- TT in Hastings -- hold in the wall. You can tell it by the break in the Hit white plaster coaling of the wall. If you will climb ESTHER WALTON up the su^ leading to the belfry, but get off when you \ M L. Cook, 50 years ago in February reach the attic floor and walk a few steps, you will see 1 940, recalled C AOrlAZ -1-. _ « j k . his early school days, 1863-1877 a hole in the west wall of the high school room. Go I “Nat^lly^ese were ‘school days’ in the writer’s I stand there and look, and you will find out how easy it was for Dickie or the janitor to see what was going on September 1863.1 first attended i in the high school room.’ on the Cenh-Qi j a«ended in the frame building n" large rooms on the “To end so much looking at that tiny spot, it was first floor and two above, the coated with white plaster, and was soon forgotten.’’ upper ones for the more advanced scholars. Kirk Grant was for many years a prominent busi­ al^nf * “nied on then, it would be nessman in Hastings. M.L. Cook recalled school memones about him. “Kirk was ordinarily so quiet in school that no one f ''a‘=3tion we kids so joy ftilly anticipated would think of him (as) a mischief maker. But he I '"atenalize. The unfeeling school board rent­ could do things and was rarely caught. He sat about ed two store buildings downtown, had them three seats in (font of this writer in high school. RttAH ....7/ U had them speedily p r school use, and thus our happy dreams of “One afternoon, 1 noticed his head was bowed freedom were ended. and he seemed unusually quiet for a long time; but I observed a suspicious and steady motion of his jaws. children were housed in the Upjohn two-story, ft-ame building I waited to see what would happen when Dr. Dickie Hastings's first high school, built in 1873, It was Oocated on the southwest comer of State Street and left the room and the veiy nearsighted assistant took torn down in 1931 to make way for Central School charge in his stead. I didn’t have long to wait. f Upjohn moved out of his office for ffie durauon), and the upper grades in a two-story “Frank Bauer was sitting at his desk directly across across bnek (building) just east of the Consumers Power high school room for seven of the eight recitation the sisle from Kirk. The latter’s right arm was raised. building. periods of each school day, taking about 40 minutes to The palm of his right hand held a soft, pulpy mass The three-story brick building with basement visit the grade schools on the first and second floors. of thoroughly-chewed paper he had accumulated. He 1 X 1 . ^uiiuiiig wiui oasemeni rooms alrnost on the level with the Central School grounds. “During his comparatively short absence, the first hurled the sticky mass, which sped unerringly, plaster­ making it practically four stories, was started in 1872 assistant a mild and very nearsighted lady, had charge ing the right side of Frank’s face, giving him an earftil and completed in time for opening in the fall of 1873. of the high (school) room. There was quiet until Prof. too. Frank let loose a yell that would have done credit Dickie had had ample time to get downstairs, then, as It was tom down in 1931 to make room for the (pres­ to a Comanche Indian. they say, ‘Hades let out for noon.’ ent) Central School building. The city bonded for Kirk never batted an eye, — (he) was apparently All the pent-up deviltry the boys did not dare dis­ $35,000 to obtain this building, which also included deeply interested in his studies. If I hadn’t seen him do play while Dr. Dickie was in the room was released. the trick, I might not have thought him guilty. the large and useless high attic and the still more use­ Just above one’s head, if he bent low enough, was less tall tower. At another lime another lady assistant was hearing classes in the north recitation room. Kirk and Jim a stratum of flying bits of chalk, paper wads and an The rate of interest on those bonds was lO percent occasional apple core. If one sat upright, some of these Rock were in the line of students marching into that What a snap for the fellows who bought them, but migrating articles were sure to land on his pate. It was room, Kirk just ahead of Jim. The two apparently not so for the citizens of Hastings who paid them — a hail of flying objects while it lasted. jostled each other as they entered. The watchful lady $17,500 in 10 years and the remaining half in 20 years. The clock was watched closely, and as the moment assistant saw the performance and was very indignant. The city then had about 3,000 people. neared for the superintendent to return, order was She grabbed Kirk by the coat collar, giving it a tug to The high school and two recitation rooms occupied restored, so when the outer door opened and he evidence her displeasure. the entire third floor. stepped in, no one would have suspected that pande“The tug was by no means hard enough to explain “Samuel Dickie, then just graduated from Albion rnonium had reigned there only a few minutes before what followed: Kirk lunged heavily forward, fell College, was the first superintendent and made our his arrival. sprawling onto the floor, rolling over two or three school a full 12-gradc school, whose graduates could “But something happened that put a quietus on times and groaned loudly as if he had been terribly enter any college in Michigan, also the state university. that half hour or more of student deviltry, which was punished, but she wasn’t. He headed our schools for four years. Later, he taught always in the afternoon. One day before school closed, She then called Jim to the front of the classroom in Albion and then became the outstanding leader of Dr. Dickie announced the names of certain leaders of ’ to punish him as she had the other disturber. She and spokesman for the Prohibition; still later and for that afternoon s fracas whom he asked to remain after was slight and not very tall. Jim was tall, strong and 25 years he was president of Albion College. school. They were asked such direct questions about muscular. She grabbed the two sides of Jim’s coat to ’ “I counted myself fortunate to have four years’ train­ their performance during the short period while he give him a good shake but he braced himself and the ing under him and to have been a member of the first was out that there was no doubt Dickie knew what little teacher did the shaking. Then she was angry and !4 ■aduating class of five in 1877. had been going on while he was visiting the grades. twisted from one side to the other to make him move. “Boys were boys, whether in the old frame or the Confessions and punishment naturally followed. She moved, but not Jim. When he thought he’d have new brick school plants. For instance, there was Scott “ In a little time, most of the students ’ pranks ceased enough, Jim stuck out one of his feet, (and) the angry McIntosh, (an) innocent-looking chap, but he could in that interval, because ±ose who had faced Dickie teacher fell over it and onto the floor. and did upset the discipline in one of the upstairs did not care for further meetings of that kind. He very “Two good-sized boys in one of the grade rooms had rooms of the old frame structure and was never detect­ rarely used corporal punishment. But he had a way of a gith on the school grounds — and they looked it, too. ed, for no pupil would ‘tell on him.’ He would put saying things about a pupil’s misconduct that made One had a badly clawed face, the other a black eye. a small, streaked snake, or some cute little mice, in him feel cheap and ashamed that he knew that once “We had chapel exercises then in the high room an inside coat pocket, properly secured, and (would) was enough. each morning. Pupils of all the grades climbed the release the animal or animals when the teacher’s “While the half hour or more of tumult subsided, stairs, occupied all of the vacant seats or arranged attention was directed toward the class recitation. Not not so (did) their determination to find out how Dickie themselves against the walls. Standing up during the long after that, some dear little miss would see the acquired such accurate information about the parts short exercise. sea beguiler of Eve crawling, or a mouse scampering individual students had played in creating the distur­ “ On the morning following the scrap, after the reg ­ toward her. She would instantly scream and frantically bances. It was soon settled that none of the high school ular exercises, Mr. Dickie called the two scrappers to stand in her seat proclaiming vociferously, ‘A snake! A boys or girls had given the information directly or the platform had them stand side-by-side and face the snake!’ or ‘A mouse! A mouse!’ You can imagine the indirectly to the superintendent. There were no spies in assembled pupils. He denounced fighting at all times, disturbance that followed. the room. The two entrance doors were watched close­ concluding with ±e statement that fighting on the “I remember well a joke that was played on me at ly for several days, nothing doing, no peckers there. school grounds must be punished. about that time in my early school life. A classmate “From what sources and just how did Dr. Dickie get “He then walked deliberately to his desk where he had a little contraption, fitted into which was a small such accurate knowledge of what was being done by kept a rawhide whip, which I never saw him use but tube, into which he could blow lustily. His exhaled the high school students? He certainly knew, but how? once. He took a whip in his right hand as if he intend­ breath passed through the contraption and propelled The secret was discovered by John Rock, an older ed to wield it in ±is case. Then, he stationed himself a small wheel. This chap saw that I was interested brother of Admiral George Rock. at the side of the two fellows with his wicked-looking and asked me to blow. I bit. I blew, but he had shifted “Occasionally on the blackboards, more often on the whip in plain sight He next took out his watch and something so that my brea± did not turn the wheel. stairsteps and sidewall of the hall, and frequently on ordered them to face each other, which they did. Then, Instead, a lot of fine flour came out of the same end I the sidewalks leading to the school grounds and build­ in slow motion measured words, he said he would give blew into and plastered my face a ghastly white. ings were chalked these mysterious: P.D.S.D. We all them 30 seconds in which time they must kiss each “The crowd of kids who watched the proceedings knew the handwriting as John Rock’s and he wouldn’t otlier, or take a severe flogging. were greatly amused. I was much consoled, how­ deny it; neither would he explain for several days. The one-time fighters glared at each o±er for a ever, when he told me that most of the fellows who “1 hen he told a group the meaning of the four letters brief spell. Then, there was a resounding smack as had laughed so heartily at me had also been victims. was ‘Professor Dickie’s Scientific Discovery.’A little they kissed each other. Misery does like company. later, he told a small group, ‘If you look at the west “This unusual ‘cruel’ punishment had the desired “Dr. Dickie was a thorough teacher and an equally wall above the platform where Dickie sits, about 15 effect. It ended fighting on the school grounds during thorough disciplinarian. He taught classes in the large feet up, you will see where someone has made a tiny Dickie’s four years as superintendent.” a Jlab J » *.»4« I J issax' •**«—w ” r 44 s i ‘’’"alil J ^‘“Bche, 44 ' kJ ‘‘wi' I—.. ? V I ! » L st > Kt f * • c T; > - s t*^ '! 4. )85h% Aw ■ •S**' X 015. Us % r <* ' I « » * « & m teTohrtiKtijiiiijiKiij 'slKliWSiiliteJtaStt vz I ) S f*^ t V R 1 Iffiii!! tOMIUEff M SKUBir »ras Wert WfiJ I" ** * I Pi)bi(Afan!« MLUUITHfit* )i«ivn 8^ * rt beAft t • 44 sipc Seesni)’ la® — iM 3011 your w I I I I I j 44 44 SSI I 10 M < / * "i! DSI^' Si*-; ft* ’• i |je«s' J »* i ■ CONSTRUCTION Continued from Page 1 “I don’t think there was really a way to brace for it — to prepare for that,” Zalaker-Gillons said in an inter­ view with The Banner. “I think it’s worse than what I thought it would be because the reduced foot traffic.” But, one thing you couldn’t find in Zalaker-Gillons’s social media post was negativity or finger-pointing. In fact, she said that the persistent nega­ tivity regarding the project online has been something that has only com­ pounded the woes for downtown busi­ ness owners. “People are seeing these negative social media posts about the inconveit is an inconvenience but nience we’re still here and we’re still serving everyone,” Zalaker-Gillons said. “The more negativity people keep posting, the outlying communities are see­ ing that and they instantly have this pre-conceived notion that it s a total disaster down here and it’s not.” Zalaker-Gillons opened The Clothier in 2021, having to navigate through the COVlD-19 pandemic alongside other businesses. She said this experi­ ence pales in comparison to that. Originally, crews were targeting June 30 as a completion dale for the project. Right now, crews are working to finish installing new crosswalks and wrap­ ping the project up. The persistent construction has taken its toll. Zalaker-Gillons said that some days were so dead that she simply decided to close up shop early. While sales have taken a hit, she said that she doesn’t plan to cut staff or make any major adjustments to the way she does business. “Business will come back and we’re going to get through it — we made it through CO VID, right?” she said. “I can’t do that to my employees because they need their jobs. ...We’re in it for the long haul and we’re just doing everything we can to drum up more business with positive posts and just n helping each other out. Zalaker-Gillons is also enthusiastic about what is waiting on the other side of the project. “It’s going to be amazing and beauti­ ful when it’s done,” she said. “It need­ ed to be done. We’re excited about the finished result — it’s going to bring more people to town and more busi­ nesses. It’s just this growing pain we have to get through that hit us at a time when we’re supposed to be at the top of our sales.” Dealing with the construction has been a constant for Paige Brandii, who owns The Wild Wood Books and Music at 102 W. State Street. She and her husband opened the store right before construction commenced out­ side of it and it’s been that way ever since. “I feel like it’s been hit or miss and it is really dependent on construction,” Brandii said. “The few times we had nice roads and clear things we’ve done really well and then the next day there will be like a dump truck parked in front and it will go down a whole bunch.” “I was telling a friend it feels like I'm trying to grab ajar on the top shelf and I can touch it but I can’t grab it yet,” she added. Brandii was one of the many joining the chorus of downtown business own­ ers posting on social media, alerting the community to the fact that her shop was indeed open during the construction She also said that the community has been supportive of her new business and that she’s excited for the finished product, where she hopes her business can hit another gear that it hasn’t been able to up until this point. " “I have not done a big re-order of books in a while,” she said. n occasionally get special ones because if. se It’s like do I buy more books or do I h. to pay the electric bill? (t has hurt ** sales but 1 feel much better thatl cleared up” “"as i if ♦ ♦ 9 4 I I t I �z z t. s t- ' I ft i 4 1 ini’ ■\ f 5 « 8 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 1, 2024 r XMiu. A ’FT r ^■7 f i 7* J ■f I I♦ I. 9- *' *mR * u • - t ■ • I • I’T 4I • V ' I I r T t t '4 I • I ■ '1 t J; f t 4 I .r I 1' s.; f •J.b*. i fi 1 I * ef > » 4 zv I A « I ■l'.J A '■ ? f I / ■ I t f F h ’ * 4 4 r J I It W 0 i 't 9 9 IB ■> ' fc'^ i I 3. / I k 4 I 4 1 h •/14 iX i ■ ? f f. . «< hai ■< li<« Z5. ’» ■" 9* - < 1 H-k BARRY COUNTY TREASURER ikw Three Republicans running to become first new county treasurer in decades .* X' X ' lx « fJ A.- I IM r’X c- X ■ i Z It 'A * JAYSON BUSSA Editor The office of Barry County treasurer will be changing hands for the first time in decades, and three Republicans have lined up to run for the position. Since she was appointed interim trea­ surer on Dec. 31, 1992, Sue Vandecar has held the position ever since. Vandecar has opted not to seek re-elec­ tion, paving the way for newcomer. No Democrat challenger has filed to run, meaning the Aug. 6 primary election will crown a winner. Below is some information on the candidates running for the position. HEATHER WING Residence: Assyria Township How long have you lived in Barry County? 19 years Local government experience: I currently serve as the Assyria Township clerk since January of 2024; I previously served as a Barry County Commissioner for four years, chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners for two years; Barry County Animal Control Advisory Board, chair for one year; Barry Heather Wing 4m I 4 >*. \ M\ I. I County Conservation Easement Board, four years while almost eight years Commissioner, almost four years as an agricultural interest, almost three years as chair; Community Corrections Advisory Board; MSUE District Council; Community Action Advisory Board; Charlton Park Advisory Board. Other applicable experience: Barry County Farm Bureau, executive com­ mittee member for approximately 10 years and promotion and education chair for approximately two years. Michigan Farm Bureau, policy com­ mittee, two years; Michigan Milk Producers Association, local secretary/ treasurer approximately five years; Dairy communicator, 10 years; MMPA Advisory Council, five years; MMPA Resolutions Committee, five years; appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to ±e Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee, served approximately three years. Bachelor of Arts Degree, criminal justice, SVSU; Master of Science in Administration, CMU. The new treasurer will be stepping in the shoes of a predecessor who has maintained the role for decades. What makes you a good fit for this role and how can you minimize the learning curve associated with it? Susan VandeCar leaves some pretty big shoes to fill. She has been a ded­ icated public servant for a very long time. I feel that I am a great fit for the office because of my experience with the fund accounting system that county and local governments are required to use. The position of township clerk, documents the entire budgeting and liability payment cycle that townships and subsequently counties must follow. As a commissioner and advisory board chair, I have been a part of at least eight Barry County budget cycles. Understanding the process through which county departments are funded is important to the daily operations of the county. As the county stands to gain an entirely new administra­ tive team, I feel that my education and experiences as a previous county officer provides me with a very clear understanding of the processes and procedures that are currently in place. It is vitally important for the winner of the August primary to train in the trea­ surer’s office as much as possible prior to being sworn in as the newly elected Barry County Treasurer. Drawing on the knowledge and skills from those around you helps to build a knowledge and skill base. One thing that I would do as the new treasurer would be to re-establish the monthly treasurer meetings with Barry County’s township and village/city treasurers. I have built many new relationships with the area clerks over the last sev- eral months during the monthly Barry County Clerks Association meetings. The knowledge that I have gleaned from them has been invaluable to me while learning the ropes as a new township clerk. I would also like to evaluate current technology used in the treasurer’s office to update systems and or equipment where necessary to provide the best service to the citizens of Barry County. 1 i t jr? f 11 rJ L< > YULIYA GALLAGHER 4 Residence: Thomapple Township; Village of Middleville How long have you lived in Barry County? Almost 11 years V Local govern­ '■*r ment experience: fi I have been raising my kids in Barry County and abso­ lutely love all it I has to offer. While Yuliya I may not have Gallagher extensive handson experience in local government. I have worked closely for a number of years with our local health department as well as numerous other local estab­ lishments and businesses. Through this collaboration, I have gained valuable 1 I L> er > IE?’ itx: > sataiiw"®!?: I 4 -.Tf^ 5 i , * •si *5 I « i'M V * ctto!^ . d • . I 4eofEi®5* •no i <♦ y f i ' I IWSW A tn itoht B* J 3 jcaar See TREASURER on 9 ** * *4 *♦ * it? A 4b>» ;SS'’^W.narT't^ > f >• 1 k.'5 ► 1 -•>i5 as*: ’ . Xffiisi 13 :x tim. •«. 4 •p K J t V9 52.' * > .K ■ 31 f < 5 t 1 I v*i r* ’ .r 5- % f: • .1 f 4 J ' 9 REFORM • REFORM The office, put tax dollars to work in OMR COUNTY! • The election integrity investigation" is NOT worth the cost. RESTORE RESTORE morale in the department with bold decisive leadership, become an effective advocate for corrections and road patrol deputies. REBUILD REBUILD - Our jail isn't going to fail, IT HAS FAILED! It is time to get our hands dirty and rebuild. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! I I K- ■■ I Paid for by the committee to elect Joel Ibbotson PO Box 385 Hasting, Ml 49058 01 Taat « f &* :!Sft 2 ■* «s e; F A 14 'Oeeecs,^, FOR SHERIFF Key Goals / Core Values: Preserve liberty through leading by example and teaching responsibility Accountability - Create a Civilian Oversight Committee Reduce Recidivism through involvement and mentoring. Be a fulltime servant of the community. Use my business leadership skills and experience to give taxpayers the best Return On Investment for every tax dollar spent! Committed to restoring faith in our election system Transparency and accountability will always be paramount! Implement body cameras as soon as possible. • Respond to FOIA's in a timely fashion to reduce or eliminate legal fees accrued to the county. « 1 ♦ 1 >41 ■ I 4 ! I I I 1 iw 1.; IBBOTSON • f -> V r -r: IS * Elect Joel '» I t <r ad tei(. •: i .3\ A e a * « « * ■T' J*.*.. 1*. * ♦ ^^tin 4 >A 1 Mw 8: w# *«asi •ft.' b r 9 ^(3:^ ' <• w2*‘ V ‘'i; s> "W •S. —I < -1 'I •n ■ sSh cI I * V. I < t I t. «: •< 4^ IXI •> ? . b d' >. k II >V ’ %>e I t I I ’5' \ t I I s> > •'1 I L^ s ■\ «• I : I I « 'Nre .’' M X tf «. • a \ ’ * »\ If ^S!A. ' 1 -,.S' «K > t a V u * i \ I V 7A > .S. k I w * •J « • » 5t 1 \ tb •< «> X : ♦ % ■ ! •» * I s < ’s'-’ , » « K. -V M.» t r?' I •f >1, > » r. ! I 1 t 1 I I; ■ f \ > s II* » i * I k k t S' (* « 1 * t I I >. 4 It '■ ‘V ■ «. » 1 A > .. �a WWW HastingsBanner com IIHE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 1, 2024 9 '4 4 ► A Si S' ♦ Vf I 3 VJ 4 * I V '> « I POLICE BEAT I t t L9 M ■ K >> ■■r V I < A Freeport business owner called the police around 8 a m. on July 20 to report two trespassers at his business. The owner told police a 26-year-old ; -Wayland woman and a 35-year• :old Grand Rapids man had stayed on the property overnight." The two were in a car crash near . Battle Creek the previous day and had their wrecked vehicle towed to the business around 1 p.m. that day. The owner spoke with them shortly after they arrived, ar^ the woman told him she was looking for a ride. The owner talked to them again before leaving the property at 8 p.m, and told = them they needed to vacate the premises. On the morning of July 20, an employee reported the two were still on the property : sleeping in their vehicle. The owner contacted police and asked them to leave the property by noon. Police made contact with the trespassers shortly after, and they said they had a ride on the way. I 4 I r J.'t' * 4 * "it * r I * 4 *■ •V f"r J I * ( 'V I, t - . 'if ■ tSf t r s .« £2Aug. 1, at Thornapple Pto , Looking to beat the heat this week? Stormy's Foam Party is slated for 11 a.n?^day, . Photo provided i'S,-' Feeling blue? Hastings Live has a cure for that VW IJis week of Hastings Live presents a chance to get lost in the “suds, a school of music, and a West Michiean blues-rock band. Today, Thursday, Aug. 1, the Playing at The Plaza children’s show will be at 11 a.m. at the Thomapple Plaza with Stormy s Foam Party. Foam parties are fun for all ages and abilities. After all, there is no better way to beat the heat’ than being covered from head to toe in refreshing foam. The Friday at the Fountain Concert Series brings the Thomapple Arts Council Community Music School to the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The music school provides musical listening, learning, and performance opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels in Hastings and the surrounding area. The school’s perfor­ mance will start at noon on Aug. 2. Hastings Live’s Friday Night Feature will showcase the Bluecatz. The Bluecatz are a long-running West Michigan blues-rock band. They play a diverse range of music includ­ ing blues stylings from the heartfelt 5^ hl 1^1 id fe”* ‘"'S to hical li5S . e-As C’lGi tiiay not ^ive kk ja5 > Mb ^^’SiBepran ^sssasaded.' Yuliya Gallagbef Mattson to take over as Family Support Center of Barry County executive director SeeBJIlBBiz! The Family Support Center of Barry County has announced the promotion of Bill Mattson a$ the new executive director, effective Oct. 1. With a distinguished career spanning 39 years in the behav­ ioral health field, Mattson brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the comjn unity. Mattson has dedicated 35 years of his career to senior and Executive leadership positions. Throughout his tenure, he has developed a keen understanding of the importance of maintaining a connection with the people being LSupported and served. - “Taking on the role of executive ■director at the Family Support ^Center of Barry County is both an Tionor and a responsibility I deeply cherish,” said Mattson. “1 have always believed that leadership :Js most effective when it remains Connected to the day-to-day realiTies of those we aim to help. I am Committed to ensuring that our ser­ vices continue to be effective and •z •^also empathetic and responsive to 3he needs of our community.’’ ’ The Family Support Center of 'Barry County provides comprehen:5ive support services to families ^nd individuals in need. Under -Mattson’s leadership, the organiza­ tion aims to enhance its programs and outreach efforts, ensuring that every member of the community has access to the resources and support they require. : “Bill Mattson’s extensive experi- i I I Ir * oiKibility » / 1 rthtis deep blues to toe-tapping Texas swing while mixing in rock, R&B, country and original material. The Bluecatz are promoting their latest recording of original music, which can be found on most popular music streaming plat­ forms. The Bluecatz roster includes four sons of Hastings and Hastings High School. They will take the Thomapple Plaza stage on Friday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder and/or lightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the in'*®' S* w? '■ e •1 k T «* •f r wir** b ‘ r A 1 » iiw ll>^« J I I Bill Mattson will take over as executive director for Family Support Center of Barry County on Oct. 1. Photo provided ence and compassionate approach to leadership make him the perfect fit for this role,” said Jennifer Eastman, board president of the Family Support Center of Barry County. “We are confident that his vision and dedication will continue to lead our organization to new heights, furthering our mission to support and empower families in Barry County.’’ For more information about the Family Support Center of Barry County and its services, visit familysupportbarry.com or contact 269945-5439. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS AUGUST 1 -7 in 011^ Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ I , Co®*’ > ■rive Friday, Aug. 2 — Fun Fridays in Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: "Poo-Dunit?: A Forest Floor Mystery" by Katelyn Aronson: illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Aug. 1-31 — Animal Tracks on the Trails. Be a nature detective and learn about common animal tracks you may encounter on the PCCI trails. t 4 J* Police request driver evaluation after man reported multiple times for reckless driving Bluecatz musicians include four Hastings grads, Mike Shaw, Jack Wiswell, Bruce Martin and Paul Hauschild, as well as several other musicians. Photos provided I .itSW,jin'')' ! • 5^^ TREASURER Continued from Page 8 insights into the needs and challenges of our community. Other applicable experience: Most importantly, my experience comes ftom raising five wonderful kids. This has taught me invaluable lessons in life, including patience, organization and ' multitasking. Additionally, I hold an • accounting degree, which has provided me with a solid foundation in financial management, budgeting and account­ ing principles. I have also served on . boards for my children’s extracurricular activities, the latest being as a managet' for the Badgers Wrestling Club. These-‘ roles have equipped me with practical J experience in managing finances, over seeing budgets and ensuring financial: < ' accountability. The new treasurer will be stepping in the shoes of a predecessor who has maintained the role for decades. What makes you a good fit for this , ; role and how can you minimize the learning curve associated with it? Stepping into the role of county treasurer after a long-serving prede­ cessor is a significant responsibility, and I believe I am well-suited for this challenge. While I acknowledge the extensive experience and stability my predecessor has brought to the role, I bring a fresh perspective and an eagerness to innovate. My goal is to identify and implement more pragmat­ ic and efficient ways to manage our county’s finances. I am committed to embracing modem technologies and best practices to streamline operations and enhance transparency. To minimize the learning curve associated with transitioning into this role, I plan to undergo necessary pro­ fessional development and participate in relevant training and workshops to stay up to date on the latest trends and innovations in public finance. 1 am highly capable of learning new software quickly, which is essential for managing the technological aspects of the treasury department. Above all, my passion for helping Barry County thrive and my commitment to serving our community will drive my efforts as the new county treasurer. I am dedicat­ ed to ensuring that our county’s financ­ es are managed with integrity, efficien­ cy, and a forward-thinking approach that will benefit all residents. the Play Space. 10 a,m.-noon. Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Stewardship workday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Field Station End of Summer Celebration, 6:30-8:30 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. I Barry County police received several reports of a reckless driver on July 8, Nashville police responded to a report around 7:45 p.m. of a driver moving at a slow speed swerving all over the road headed westbound into Nashville. Officers stopped the man in the driveway of his home and asked him to turn in for the night. Around 8:45 p.m., Barry County Sheriff's deputies responded to a similar call near McKeown Road and East M-79 J^ig^w^y. Deputies saw a car '.matching the description of the «learlier report from Nashville . driving in a similar slow, erratic fashion. Police watched the •man drive all over the road, at : '“•one point jumping a curb and getting stuck before managing to get free and continue driving. *Police determined the vehicle « ' jjwas moving 34 mph in a 55 mph <*Szone. •C r ■ Police stopped the vehicle and ‘ r*made contact with the driver, a a 78-year-old Nashville man. The •jman told police he was on his •>/ay to Hastings, and confirmed «r the had made a stop in Nashville * B •earlier in the night. When asked about blood and cuts on his arm, the man told police he was diabetic and suffered from nerve damage in his foot, Police asked if he should be driving, to which the man replied yes. When asked for his license, insurance and registration, the man tried to put glasses on over top of sunglasses he was already wearing. Police told the man three separate calls had been made regarding his driving. In regards to driving off-road and jumping a curb, the man said he may have momentarily dozed off. Police also noted it appeared the man's pants were covered in urine. Police contacted the man's 66-year-old wife, who said he should not be driving. The woman picked him up and brought him back home. Police submitted a request for a driver evaluation for the man. I 4 ♦ A «• V * • 4 IB » ::ve Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. incuhb- RtresuKfi' Vehicle occupants tow wrecked vehicle to business parking lot to crash overnight >• ■» r * 4 ♦4 IP * « t * Police retrieve loose ammo found lying in road Police responded to a call of loose ammunition in the roadway around 5:30 p.m. on July 22 near the intersection of Thomapple Lake Road and East M-79 Highway near Nashville. When police arrived on the scene, they found approximately 50 rounds of .40 pistol ammunition lying in the intersection. The responding officer picked up the bullets and noted some of them appeared damaged from cars running them over. — Hunter McLaren KELLI SHUMWAY Residence: Hastings This candidate did not respond to questions submit­ ted by The Banner. >» Kelli Shumway 1 p ♦ ♦ B >1 » a ■’i* p* ,r!t I I I e I » I i I 1 I I I �I I I I iO www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 1, 2024 r il^' I i nr- 4 I i. Middleville keeps stagecoach logo, scraps agency’s redesign I 1 to keep it small and have that small-town feel, I feel like we GREG CHANDLER would be doing an injustice if we remove the stagecoach Staff Writer completely. ” The village of Middleville will keep the familiar A 11 Arnett Muldrow came into the Middleville rebrand­ stagecoach as part of its logo. I V ■ ■I r ing project after having done similar rebranding efforts p ML The Village Council agreed last week to narrow its J r with the city of Wayland and the Kalamazoo Downtown I logos to include the stagecoach that has been associ­ J Partnership. The newer wheel-like logo, which featured ated with the village for generations. The council will I ■n pie-shaped cutouts in the circle with various hues of A IIO approve a resolution soon to ratify its position. i 1 blue and green, was meant to reflect the Thomapple I The council’s action comes three years after the vil­ River and Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. It also includlage and its Downtown Development Authority worked VI L L AG E or hl HI ed an all-encompassing orange circle on the perimewith a South Carolina-based consultant on a rebranding II ter, reflecting the main color of Thomapple Kellogg project that produced a new slogan — “Well rounded. Jr Schools. Perfectly centered” — as well as a new, round, colorful MICHIGAN logo that sought to draw in elements of the community’s Arnett Muldrow got input on the new logo from elect­ ed and appointed officials, representatives from local civic nature. “As a guy who likes history, and why Middleville is where clubs and the school district, as well as through an online sur­ it is, I like anything with a stagecoach in it,” Council Trustee vey where residents could offer their views. The stagecoach Richard Hamilton said. “I don’t want to do away with the stage­ “The new circular logo is already being used by other towns. logo that has been coach ... It’s the centerpiece, the center of our town.” The stagecoach sets us apart,” Trustee Makenzi Peters said. associated with the The Village Council hired the firm of Arnett Muldrow in “It’s a shame we spent that much money.” Village of Middleville for February 2021 at a cost of no more than $15,500, with twoCouncil members agreed to keep a hexagon-shaped logo generations will stay. thirds of the funding coming from the DDA and the reset from featuring the stagecoach and the words “The Village of the village. Only two members of the council remain who were Middleville Michigan” underneath for letterhead, while using part of the 2021 vote. a standalone large stagecoach as a watermark on all village documents. The now that “There was a lot of ambiguity about the whole thing, and frankly script lettering of “ Middleville ” that was adopted as part of the rebranding there ’ s a lot of signage in our town that I take a step back and digest it would continue to be used for the village website, Village Manager Craig would need to be replaced with the new logo,” said President Pro Tempore Stolsonburg said. Kevin Smith, one of the two council members involved in the 2021 decision. “Mistakes were made. I think this is a wonderful opportunity to move “We have a lot of references to the stagecoach. I really feel (that) in the beyond that,” Smith said. spirit of our residents who really love this community and iterate they’d like I* I I I I I 0 r I I I I I • I I I I t I 1 I I I I I i I J I Date: July 29,2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Diana Lynn La Fon c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Phillip J. Reed P77157 619 W. Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-216-9976 biana Aber iseo Scotts Drive Delton, Ml 49046 269-420-9720 1 I I I I I I I I i i 1 Westwood Ln, Wayland, Ml 49348 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600,3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days hTuS from he MCL 600,324la(b) notice, whichever is unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced properly Jo!?! J°r®closure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the I person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a mihla^ service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney or the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/ oonS™.? Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. P.O Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1534934 (O7-11){O8-O1) I I i-i STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29873-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Walleen Monita Stringham. Date of birth: August 16,1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Walleen Monita Stringham, died March 27,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Diana Lynn La Fon. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29863-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Donal Gene Aber. Date of birth; 08/07/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald Gene Aber, died 7/12/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Diana Aber, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/25/2024 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE ■ BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement.: Notice is given under section 3212 of th*e revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on August 08, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagorfs): Christopher Rickert Jr., married man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Dale of mortgage: January 15, 2021 Recorded on January 26, 2021, in Document No. 2021-000996, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Nationstar Mortgage LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Five and 70/100 Dollars ($238,765.70) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Units 7 and 8, Jano, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235, as amended, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 11, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed, and amendments thereto, and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Commonly - JS ; '^7*^*7* • ♦ I * •* I J 4 i NOTICE •. , Attention homeowner: If you are a military service ' member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 5,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the coun^ register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marissa Hellem, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8.2022 and recorded July 14.2022 in Instrument Number 2022- 007631 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 85/100 Dollars ($149,145,85). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 5.2024. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows;The West 22.25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 890 and the East 27.5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (now City) of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, a Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Except beginning at the Southwest corner of the East 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 Rods of Lot 890 of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 feet; thence North 31.5 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence South 31.5 feet to the Point of Beginning.Parcel ID No(s).: 08-55-201-27900 112 East Green Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period Dated: August 1.2024 File No. 24-008311 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (08-01 )(08-22) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin,age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discriminalion.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed (hat all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report fr • --J ---------r — discnmination call (he Fair Housing I Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll- » H free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. tOUAL MOUMO OFRORTUMtrr NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023008173, Barry County Records, Michigan, Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred FortySix and 84/100 Dollars {$187,846,84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 8, 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1 /4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600,3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 11,2024 File No. 24-007431 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (07-11){08-01) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST ESTATE Decedent Geraldine May Szczepanek, a/k/a/ Geraldine M. Szczepanek, Deceased. Date of birth: 11/12/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Geraldine May Szczepanek, a/k/a Geraldine M. Szczepanek, who lived at 4787 South M-37 Highway, Baltimore Twp., Michigan died June 15,2024. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Geraldine M. Szczepanek Trust Agreement dated July 14, 1998, as amended, will be forever barred unless presented to: Pamela J. Linske, the named Successor Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ... 4 .^jiH ■'f'. , 1 * I 4 I J t 1 r Date: July 30. 2024 Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC John G, VanSlambrouck P32968 277 South Rose Street - Suite 6000 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-383-5829 Pamela J. Linske, Trustee 4349 Woodschool Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616-490-2635 • i4a A t I* * m S Mitt ., STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29872-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Loretta Mae Pixley. Date of birth: 04/08/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Loretta Mae Pixley, died 03/25/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn M. Hall, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste, 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. tt < CM t WIHiia a Al mniilftii^ a»m *»« andRoiit^ ^QiSxijr, Mflih ' .1 3,!W!?,i£ ’3ae A V 1 Date: 07/22/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Dawn M. Hall c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 A * f .•(I •l s* JI t > I fc »* ' IT 1 * 9 •* STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29869-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court Address: 206 W, Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No,: 269-945-1390 Estate of Deborah Jo Hodgemire, Date of birth: 01/03/1954, TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Deborah Jo Hodgemire, died 03/13/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kristine Benedict, personal V St * % w •A. ' > A •« X X, . 1 r 30^ L. representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/22/2024 Robert J. Byington P-27621 Al ri Ie I- I X Mk • t S?'J 222 West Apple Street, P.O, Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Kristine Benedict \\' * L V 10915 Gun Lake Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 616-218-2021 & 1 I t ♦ ♦ f 1l t ( ♦ • �«i k. iK '■ K X-: s SPORTS F 5 klj, ScCa, ! V,' k I *11 i w h; S7 '"Ch 'C«?{ 11 Thursday, August 1, 2024 THEHASTIMGS BANNER ^5 I BRETT BREMER _______________ Sports Editor A SI ■>*J. * 'I ft •l r>r kb I 1 Bronze medals for HCDC duo at AAU Championship I Si WWW HastingsBanner com < Hastings Community Diving Club teammates Lydia Slagel and Aubrey ••.•r Yarger secured a pair of bronze med­ r* als in synchronize diving at the 2024 ^U National Diving Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The two earned scores of 5.5 and 5 0 4 from ±e judges for their I05C (forward r 2.5 somersault in the tuck position) in the Synchro 14-15 Girls 1 -meter Finals July 18, their last dive of that compe­ tition, for a total score of 38.40 on ±e dive. The duo had scores of34.00 or > I z more on four of their five dives in ±e 7/ finals and placed tJiird with an overall score of 167.20. Slagel and Yarger were joined by teammates Elise Miller and Emily V ■ Setlock from the HCDC at ±e event ■F $'"■ i with more than 700 of the top div­ ers from America and beyond at the 7 International Swimming Hall of Fame. The event ran from July 14-23. The synchronized 1-meter champions in Slagel and Yaiger’s 1-meter division *3 ‘1 4 •t were Ariya Suwan and Simran Shukla I Wiirrr^ ’u from ±e Pike Dive Academy team who 6 ■s had an overall score of 231.95. A duo from the Airborne Diving Academy id^ A HCDC divers Aubrey Yarger and placed second with a score of 202.45. Lydia Slagel perform a synchronized Shukula and Suwan also won the HCDC divers Elise Miller and Emily Setiock get ready to compete at AAU dive from the 5-meter platform at the Synchro 14-15 Girls 3-meter competi­ Nationals at the International Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame in Fort AAU National Championship in Fort tion wi± an overall score of 192.10. A Lauderdale, Fla. Lauderdale, Fia, Photos supplied team from Legacy Diving Oakland was second with a score of 171.65. Slagel MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division I and Yarger tallied a third-place score of 4-. [ I Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals in 170.95. I ?F» Slagel and Yarger garnered scores of 2023. Slagel was a state qualifier with 7.0, 6.5, 6.0, 6.5 and 6.0 from the five ■ the Grand Rapids Gators co-op team. judges for their 301B (reverse dive in All four HCDC Divers at the AAU the pike position) in the 3-meter event National Championship competed in earning a total score of the dive of »* I-meter and 3-meter events and all four ? 38.00 their highest single dive of that qualified for the finals in the platform JI■ competition July 19. competition in ±eir divisions. •• r “It was our busiest season yet as our Yarger earned All-American status --^ il.T! divers qualified and competi in multiaccording to coach Bates thanks to her pie National events this eighth-place finish in season in Michigan,;.... • It was our busiest । s-yearOhio, Kentucky, Texas -■' old 1 -meter competiand Florida,” HCDC <1 cimci niriMn “ W season yet as our tion. She was less than head coach Todd Bates .w r divers qualified and a point from qualifying said. “We are happy to for the 3-meter finals in be home and getting competed in multiple 1 her class. back on ±e boards to National events this Hastings Community work on new skills and f prepare for high school 563500 In Michigan, Diving Club offers swim and dive season. scholarships to those Miller, diving for who qualify and are Aubrey Yarger (left) and Lydia Slagel (right) with HCDC coach Todd Bates . the Caledonia/Lowell/ and Florida. enrolling for the new and their bronze medals at the 2024 AAU Diving National Championship. The' South Christian varsity season which begins in duo placed third in 1-meter and 3-meter synchronized events last month in Todd Bates girls’, placed 18* at the HCDC head coach September. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 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I Sisrti 11 i®"“ u “Ji ?. * *pfc. >• ' - '/ ' jse' * ’ •* ■ ^’c • —: -• * -it* < I I V‘1 ■ . «* i» » « «• «> r -r " ’M * .•\ fc * a b* „ k* ** 'si* > i'r ; *. -‘ -t ‘' I " ft H I <1^ .•1 i ’‘As?’"' 1«^ BRETT BREMER Sports Editor 0^5^ ( Isaiah Werner had a message written on his back for his competitors Thursday at the new Otsego Aquatic Center. “Eat my bubbles.” The Hammerheads Swim Club did its fair share of feeding and feasting as it finished off its 2024 summer competition sea­ son at the 2024 Summer Splashdown Showdown. Hammerhead Hunter Tietz had three victories to go with a runner-up finish in the 11 -and-up meet in the afternoon. He won the Boys 15-18 50-yard freestyle in 24.35 seconds and the Boys 15-18 lOO-yard backstroke in 1 minute 3.15 seconds. Tietz was the runner-up X., . .A'-AJ > I ^^6 sit*' e \r I / I r ’•'L . I» li I .•ai <1' z ’ t 'J > f with a time of 1:02.75 in the Boys 15-18 lOO-yard individual medley. The team of Ethan Klopfenstein, Nolan Send, Tietz and Tanner Jones won the Mixed 13-and-over 200-yard medley relay in 1:56.91. Also in the 11-and-up meet for the Hammerheads, Evie Dehaan won the Mixed 15-18 50-yard freestyle in 28.73 and the Mixed 15-18 lOO-yard freestyle in 1:5.05. Nora Dehaan won the 13-14 50-yard breaststroke in 38.92 seconds. Lilly Randall won the Girls 13-14 50-yard freestyle in 28.61. The day started with a 10-and-under competition. Werner had the lone vic- tory for the Hammerhead youngsters swimming to a time of 19.95 seconds in the Boys 8-and-under 25-yard freestyle. He also had a run­ ner-up time of 24.88 in the Boys 8-and-under 25-yard backstroke. Other top eight finishes for the Hammerheads in the 10-and-under meet came from Dax Agee, Stella Bremer, Grayson Chamberlain, Paisley Miller and Elise Werner. In the 11-and-up meet the Hammerheads added top eight finishes from Ainslie Dygert, Jovi Jones, Annabelle Kuck, Jackson Lull, Natalie Miller, and Miley Schweizer. The Greater Kalamazoo Crocs club had the top team scores of the day overall If .' fr !> / I V with seven different swim­ mers who were champions in all four of their events. The meet also included the host Otsego Aquatics Club, and the Trojan Aquatic Club (Plainwell). The Hammerheads’ winter season begins in early-mid November, with more details likely to be shared in September. Hammerhead coach Mike Schipper said the club is looking forward to the possibility of host practices in botli Hastings and the newly refurbished Thomapple Kellogg High School pool in the upcoming seasons. The club had plans to end its summer season with a Family Fun Night at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings last night. 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II 1 ’±3fe; * s < ■ i ■w I 4 * .1* * Jeff Dulls (left) and Selena Duits (right) pin High School Drvision champions Mallory Johnson. Navea Gauthier, Lexi Armstrong and with their championship beach towels during the I9lh Annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds Saturday Recreational and Competitive Division play gets started on the six sand volleyball courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds Saturday during the 19th Annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament. New champs at Quits mEMorial tourney BREH BREMER Sports Editor A new high for the number of teams. A new scholarship format New division champions. Same old camaraderie A group of 50 teams competed on the six volleyball courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgnwds Saturday in the 19th Annual Emily Duits Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament Selena Duits, Emily’s mother, com­ mented that she and her husband Jeff always figured that the toumamcni would wither once her daughter's class­ mates had grown. Instead, the tourna­ ment that honors her memory has grown along with them. A high school age division, hosted for the first time in 2023, grew to 20 teams in 2024 with an all-star team of Navea Gauthier. Lexi Armstrong, Cambria Gaier and Mallory Johnson winning the championship just before the tournament broke for lunch and another impressive raffle drawing. Gauthier, who will be a senior this fall at Shelby, has committed to playing al Ohio State University. She was first team all-stale as a junior in Division 3. Gaier was all-state honorable mention as a junior at Caledonia in 2023. She has plans to join former Lakewood all-staler Maradith O'Gorman at the University of South Alabama after her senior sea­ son this fail. Armstrong, the setter for the Hudsonville team that was ranked No. 1 in the state in Division 1 head­ ing into the 2023 MHSAA postseason, has committed to play at Grand Valley Stale University after her senior season. Johnson is the youngster of the group. She’ll be a sophomore at Byron Center this fall, but she already has honors of her own having won second team all­ stale honors as a libero in Division 1 in 2023. O’Gorman is making the move to South Alabama for her junior sea­ son after two years at Michigan State University. Her MSU teammate Julia Bishop joined Cameron Rowland and Dyllan Landeer in the competitive divi­ sion. Team Cameron took the 2023 title in the Competitive Division, but Lana Thompson, David Falanas, Savannah Sloepker and Paden Rousseau outscored the defending champs in the Competitive Division Final Saturday 18-10,18-15. The sislcr/brolher duo of Carley Piercefield and Colton Picrcefield were a part of the winning team in the first High School Division contest in 2023 with teammates Abbv Pickard and Seth Willette. This summer the Piercefields teamed with Avery Weslow and Isabelle Swicrez to win the 2024 Recreational Division over their 2023 teammates. Team Carley took down the team of Pickard, Willette, Layna Waselewsky and Lanedon Hamilton 18-13, 18-15 in the Recreational Final. Carley Piercefield, who will be a freshman on the Western Michigan University Women’s Volleyball team this year, was one of the 2024 Emily Duits Memorial Scholarship Award Winners at Lakewood High School, acknowledged at lunch along with classmates Jasmine Stewart and Garrett Feiehan. Stewart was awarded the top scholar­ ship prize from the Lakewood class of 2024. She has plans to attend Lansing Community College in the fall to study business management Slewart During high school, I loved to help the Lake Odessa community,” Stewart shared. She attended Feeding America events at her local church in Lake Odessa and was vice president of the National Honor Society helping to raise hundreds of dollars for Manna’s Market. That spirit of community is required of the Duits Memorial Scholarship award winners. There was one other individual hon- > • * READY TO WORK FOR YOU I I I r 1 I I t VO TE FOR HEATHER WING BARRY COUNTY k .1 » » treasurer 4 AUGUST 6, 2024 i' Paid for by the Committee to Elect Heather « t L Wing, 15335 Wing Rd., Bellevue, Ml 49021 t I I : AC M-t . - > h I J? 1 i k - 3’ New Lakewood High School varsity volleyball coach Brooke Francisco puts a pass up during a Competitive Division contest at the 19th Annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament Saturday at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Photos by Brett Bremer ored during the lunchtime ceremonies. Brooklyn Barriger of Lowell was pre­ sented with Em’s Spirit of the Game Award - an honor chosen by event organizers from the pool of tournament participants for their attitude and effort in the sand. Hunter Education Field Day at Conservation Club in August I > -! :: k 4 ’ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to join it for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 12-18. More than 40 in-person classes will be offered throughout the state as additional opportunities to obtain a hunter safety education cer­ tificate. There is currently a waitlist formed for a Hunter Education Field Day taught by Jeffery David Harthy the morning of Aug. 18 at the Barry County Conservation Club, at 1180 Cook Rd. in Hastings, but there are spots remaining in an afternoon Field Day that will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The main purpose of the hunter edu­ cation field day course is to provide an alternative to the traditional course. This course is the same as the tradi­ tional hunter education course; howev­ er, the classroom portion is completed by either, online training or as a take home study format. In order to purchase a hunting license in Michigan, an individual bom on or after January 1, 1960, is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course. There are two different formats for successfully completing the field day course. Students must lake either, the online course or the take home study, then complete the field day in order * to earn a hunter safety certificate. Students choosing the online course followed by the field day must present a copy of their certificate of comple­ tion (voucher) of the online course at the start of the field day. The online course is fee based and can be taken at www.hunter-ed.com/michigan/. The second format is take home study. Students register for the field day and pick up the student manual, a minimum of one week prior to the field day. Take home study students must complete the chapter review '• questions and present them at the f start of the field day. Michigan’s hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers. Hunter safety education classes are commonly offered in the spring, ahead of spring turkey season, or in the fall before the firearm deer season. Hunter Safety Education Week is offered in addition to the already planned fall classes. “Just like preparing for school and fall extracurriculars, hunting season needs to be considered in advance,” said Lt. Tom Wanless, DNR recre­ ational safety, education and enforce­ ment supervisor. “A lot of people aren’t considering hunting season right now because it’s the middle of summer. We don’t want to see people wait until the week before they want to hunt to try locat­ ing a class, at which point classes are often full,” he said. “We hope that by offering an influx of in-person classes during a particular week each year, it will give people enough notice to pre­ pare for hunting season.” There are four options for com­ pleting hunter safety education in Michigan, all of which require at least four hours of in-person instruction: Traditional classroom-based course. Online course followed by an in-per­ son field day. Interactive online course followed by an in-person field day. Take-home study course followed by an in-person field day. Hunter safety education helps the next generation of hunters learn how to safely and responsibly enjoy hunt­ ing and understand the importance of wildlife management according to the DNR. The DNR-managed program teaches lifelong skills, such as firearm safety, basic first aid and how to use a map and compass, to an average of 15,000 students per year. M I 4 4 R! 5 N. ’C o z«« z 5 & O OS 2 u. a X A § � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-08-08.pdf debfc408f62cfa7b02933c9b2186f66c PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 .IT” “\.t HASTINGS MAYORAL RACE SCT COUNTY finalizing CONTRACT WITH NEW administrator PAGE 2 PAGE 3 INSIDE I •J .J 5^ j- TODAY'S EDITION ' • L”.-i ■ I ■ BREWFEST ON TAP THIS WEEKEND 4. •Jll As « TC r* f— t J 8. 1< I* THE HASTINGS DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 29 www.HaslingsBanner.com THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 1 J Thursday, August 8, 2024 County sheriff cruises to Repubiican nomination in busy primary eiection ■The race for sheriff became a focal point and contentious 7-; O’ i I 8 Ir County voters. Leaf secured 8,492 votes, which was 57.9 percent of the 14,661 voles cast in the race. His field of challengers, which included Richelle Spencer, Mark Noteboom and Joel Ibbotson, combined for 6,169 votes. Spencer received the most votes amongst challengers with 4,933, which was around 33 percent of the votes cast. The race featured two members of Leafs department — Spencer and Noteboom — along with Ibbotson, who had no law enforcement experience to his name. The race caused some turmoil within the department that spilled out in a major way Tuesday morning when Spencer appeared in front of the county board’s committee of the whole and spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. pr V. 8 5 •"J- h .r JAYSON BUSSA k T’* Editor * Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf had no Rouble clearing a path to a sixth term lead­ ing the department after he emerged from a crowded field of Republicans during Tuesday’s primary election. Leaf faced three other challengers in one of the marquee races of the primary. In the end, he beat the entire field combined to line himself up for another four years as sheriff. Leaf has served with the department for 35 years in total. While considered by many residents to be a polarizing figure, and often the sub­ ject of state, regional and national media reports for his attempts to uncover nation­ wide voter fraud, Leaf proved Tuesday that he was still quite popular amongst Barry lALbJ tt *4. a •c { ■.' .k•A* t 55> I • < SiVf V <' .» I 'M.: » • > < V* j 9 u »r /* >• / I * v & < < I 1 I I?' / 4 «>« K’ INSIDE: After nine days of early voting, Barry County hosted election day on Tuesday, deciding winners in crucial primary races. Pictured here is the polling location at Hastings Charter Township Hall. Photo by Brett Bremer More information and results from Tuesday's primary election 1 L HUNTER MCLAREN I - Staff Writer ’■ '1 > 8 Construction crews are wrapping up a variety of projects throughout the Hastings school district as summer vacation comes to a close. This summer marked the beginning of several large scale projects utilizing the district’s most recently acquired bond funds. Voters approved the $17 million bond at the ballot box in 2023 one year ago today, providing funds for several big-ticket infrastructure fixes and renovations throughout the school district. For some of those projects, con­ struction started this summer. Dale L / • Ilk ijl >LI9^ ' I, EASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL ♦ I*— r il ■ J i l' Another successful Barry County Fair in the books I I f ■^1 ^4 t ** •P I ] 'll ><* I '7 u •I Q*-! J i 1^ 1 W3<*t I* k- IM I MX £ r/f . J ♦« I V. ''It. it ’• wx " { r 4 r •t 4J I.4 J I B : *1*1 mV >'^4 I 7* U I fl ■ .-U’ •> *. uE f <4 i k** Several construction projects are wrapping up throughout the Hastings school district. This set of exterior stairs was replaced using the district’s sinking fund. Photo by Hunter McLaren See CONSTRUCTION on 3 « > I, H I i • "*<-- 2 ■. t '—• on 2 b Summer construction comes to close at Hastings schools with classes around the corner 5 SHERIFF See J! 4 The Hastings Banner welcomes readers to re-live the highlights from this' year’s Barry County Fair. Check out our special section, which starts on page 8, to get a full recap of this year’s event, featuring loads of photos of 4-H students and their prized animals. Photo by Jayson Bussa Voters choose incumbents in county board primary races JAYSON BUSSA t I h that the board remains largely intact for the next four years, which are longer terms than the previous two-year terms. Catherine Getty, Jon Smelker, Mike Callton, Bruce Campbell and David Hatfield all faced Republican primary challengers but won the party’s nomination for November’s general election. None of them face a Democrat challenger. The board’s current chair, Dave Jackson, is running unopposed this year and Bob Teunessen will face Democrat Scott Savage in November. Likely the only new face on the board Editor h£> I i Ti ■> Barry County commissioners gathered on Tuesday morning for a meeting of the committee of the whole. After the results of Tuesday's primary election, this roster of commissioners appears it will remain intact for four more years. Photo by Jayson Sussa The current Barry County Board of Commissioners will have four more years to see their pending projects and initiatives come to fruition as its roster of commissioners will remain relatively unchanged following Tuesday’s prima­ ry election. With all but one seat on the eight-per­ son board being contested this year, there was an opportunity for plenty of new faces to shake up the current order. But that didn’t happen as incumbents enjoyed a clean sweep in their respec­ tive primary races on Tuesday, ensuring See INCUMBENTS on 2 • ♦ « 1 4 I inpiiii *0 4 8 8 7 9 1181 8 r tt: • *♦* < rm I k nr* A** 1 I ««R > M. «» * X »» • -4 PAGE 5 . / .1 * GUN LAKE BOARD MOVES FORWARD WITH HERBICIDE TREATMENTS Spend it here. Keep it here. ‘ *» •» j: 1 <*) > Q W W go -J O o SUBSCRIBE H* § w w CO 0 s: wm ▼■V SHOP LOCAL §o t f- I a z - 8 z TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE p- ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 VXITKI) HTf 1^ f< I i 'J 7 I 1 "12 k k J < w*' k 0 4 8 r L 0310^052 < I****' 8 <r«* A* 7 Fl k/ .ft_____ - «* 1 9 *U.W8^ il . 1 * A i I I THE HASTINGS BANNER h^N •r \ -5’ I ne? - ■ ~IT1 �r I 2 It? Thorsdoy, August 8, 2024 “T ♦ 11 www.MastingsBanner.cofn BANNER I Millage renewal for senior services passes JAYSON BUSSA Editor Voters in Bam County gave their stamp of approval on a millage renewal propo­ sition that w ill fund the operation of older citizens services through the Bany County C ommission on Aging. The renewal, which also featured an increase of 0.0335 mill lo restore amounts Ihal have been reduced by ihc Headlee Amcndmcnl, passed w ith 9.080 'yes' votes in Tuesday's election, far outpacing Ihc 6,035 ‘no' voles. The result is a new tax levy of 0 milt generated through the lax The me Icv) will fund Commission on Aging ser­ vices. such as Meals on Wheels, in-home Shumway elected treasurer in Tuesday’s primary; Dull to remain drain commissioner I 1 U I New constniction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 Liceih 110376 & Insured Exccutiw Director. Cftrnmuxion on Aging '0^. W 1 ,Giiw Rep hgrdi®’ I ConlSiois® Edfflf StasW®^ 2 ncfK<^ I */ J To b V ) I 1 r I :TI JciBSSQ r paSffM' RodaotW SbeSiiaE 1 —.-<1 L pottkfisoiM^ Hastings playing host to 48th Fiddlers’ Convention this weekend Grab your dancin’ boots — the Michigan Fiddlers Association’s 48th Annual Fiddlers’ Convention and Traditional Mus?t festival will take place this weekend at Winding Creek Campground, 2349 Campground Road in Hastings. The convention begins tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, and ends Sunday, Aug. 11. The convention is a long-time tradition for attendees, who have gathered each year since 1976 to celebrate traditional American music and dance. The event will feature several open mics, work­ shops, a Saturday night concert Continue^Rm Page 1 Continue Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber Courtney ZIny 1 INCIDENTS MICHAEL KINNEY < PLUMBING die Voters have chosen Dave Tossava k and Bill Nesbitt as their mayoral can­ didates to appear on the November ballot. Current Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava and city council member Bill Nesbitt were the top two candidates during Tuesday’s primary elections, meaning they will face off for the Hastings may­ or's office during the general election in November. Tossava, Nesbitt and A Hastings resident Jason Fogg all had their names on primar>' ballots in hopes of making it into the top two Tossava received 1,043 voles, 69.5 percent of the 1,499 votes cast in the race. Nesbitt received 339 votes, about •ir* J 22.6 percent of the total votes. Fogg Mayor Dave Tossava addresses council members during the received 117 votes, about 7.8 percent of the total. first city council meeting of 2023. File photo by Hunter McLaren 9^ ooT Campbell defeats Chris Allen, o36 to 597 District 8: David Hatfield defeats Zackarv Corey, 801 to 369 I HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer Tuesday’s pnmary election helped bring into focus the new and reluming faces that will occu­ r. py the county's front office come FI next year. J Barrv• Counlv will see the departures of decades-long pub­ Kelli Shumway lic servants in Register of Deeds Barb Hurless and Treasurer Susan VandeCar. While Register of Deeds Chief Deputy Emily Reed will move into Hurless's position after run­ ning unopposed this year, the trea­ surer's role was a different story, featuring a race with three candi­ dates vying for the position. Jim Dull Voters chose Kelli Shumway of Hastings to fake over a position long held by VandeCar. Shumway received 5.644 votes, which was 49 percent of the II ,483 ballots cast in the race. She beat our Assyria Township clerk Heather Wing (4J84 voles) and Yuliya Gallagher (1,555 votes). Another front office position that was contested in Tuesday’s primary was for Barry County' Drain Commissioner, and the winner was not a new face. Incumbent Jim Dull earned thesupport of voters, gamering 7,687 votes — or 62 percent of the votes cast in the race — to defeat M^rk Doster, who will be wrapping up a two-year term on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Dull has served as drain commissioner for the last eight years. will be Marsha Bassett, who beat out Barry County GOP chair Phillip Joseph for a seat currently occupied by Mark Doster, who opted not to run for the county' board again. Instead. Doster ran for drain commis­ sioner but was defeated by incumbent Jim Dull. A clear division had formed amongst Republican can ­ can­ didates in these races. All the challengers were largely candidates who are very active in the business of Barry County GOP and who felt — and often vocalized that the sitting commissioners were simply using the Republican platform to get elected in a deeply red county. Still, voters turned out for the existing board members, leading to the following outcomes: District 2: Catherine Getty defeats David Laansma, 732 votes to 603 votes District 4: Jon Smelker defeats John Gallagher, 1,156 to 573 District 5: Mike Callton defeats Gary While 902 to 493 — District 6: Marsha Bassett defeats Phillip Joseph 1,043 to 654 M ft provided me with the opportunfty to share more about the COA, the services we offer and the needs we are seeing within the senior population. 77 Tossava and Nesbitt set to be Hastings mayoral candidates on November ballot JAYSON BUSSA Editor **■» members over the last several months. It provided me with the opportunity to share more about the COA. the services we offer and the needs wc are .seeing within the senior population. I also appreciate those who shared their own personal testi­ mony of how COA supported their loved one during a difficult lime." Ziny did acknowledge the weariness of some Barry County voters who arc strug­ gling through rough economic times and may feel overtaxed. "While I can sympathize that no one wants increased taxes. I am grateful the Barry County voters demonstrated their commitment to Barry County seniors by supporting our millage request," she said. care sen ices, ueekly classes and work­ shops and adull day service. The COA has an ongoing construction project for a new facility — none of the tax revenue can be used to fund that, xshich is a misconception that popped up ihroughoul the election cycle. The average homeowner in Barrs Counl) ? will sec less than a S3 increase in ihcir taxes. «» I have to admit, that's the first time I spent the night monitoring election results." said Courtney Ziny, executive director of the COA. “What an experience this has been. While politics may not be for me. I am grateful for the many conver­ sations I was able to have with community fT , W Wy.A i. ZZ and a traditional square dance. All are welcome to join in the square dance and music. ' Entry to the event costs $ 15 per person; children under 12 can attend for free. Though the festival kicks off officially on Friday, early birds arriving on Thursday, Aug. 8 can enjoy a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Friday, the festivi­ ties officially begin. The square dance will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday. Saturday’s events begin al 10 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony and the Michigan Fiddlers’Association Hall of Fame induction. At 7 I p.m. on Saturday, Gooder-NGrits takes the stage, followed by Robert and Shelly Hudson and Glen and Julie Werners. A silent auction will take place all day on Saturday. On Sunday, Aug. 11, the festival winds up with a gospel singing at 9 a.m. in the dining hall. The festival officially closes at noon on Sunday. Camping fees can be found at Winding Creek’s website, windingcreekcamp.org. More information on the event can be found at the Michigan Fiddlers Association’s website, michiganfiddlers.com. * '#1. m I COMSTWenOM _ k r» SHERIFF Continued from Page 1 By her own words, and the sub­ sequent words read by her wife, Spencer accused Leaf of resorting to an abuse of his power to gain the upper hand in the election. She pointed to a recent matter where Leafs department released notes on an internal investiga­ tion into Spencer that stemmed from what she characterized as a personal matter between two families. The materials released by the department were handwritten notes taken by Undersheriff Jason Sixberry as he interviewed the alleged victims and the notes lacked any sort of context. They were circulated widely on social media by parties who submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for them. Spencer said that Leaf initiated the investiga­ tion himself after other third parties refused to look into it. "My wife is hurting over all this crap the sheriff is doing,” Spencer told the board, imploring them to take measures to keep him in check. "...The cheHfrJo ...The sheriff is attacking my family and he’s attacked my wife and my family is affected by this. It’s bull crap. If you guys don’t stand up and do something, then I don’t know what to tell you. You’re as bad as he is.” 4fc This is me notifying the board and you, (Administrator) Michael (Brown), even though you wouldn't take my meeting, that this is a hostile work envi­ ronment,” Spencer said as she stepped away from the micro­ phone. “That the sheriff has affected me; he’s affected my family. I'm going to tell you one thing, guys, if I don’t win this election, no one at the Sheriff's office is safe. 80 percent of that department has supported me and he is coming after them. He has told people, who will testify, that he is coming after them.” Ok, that’s not for here, Chairman Dave Jackson inter­ jected. "But we're going to defend the sheriff. We’ll protect him. That’s cool,” Spencer responded sarcas­ tically. 46 We didn’t say that,” Jackson responded. You kind of did,” Spencer added. The Banner reached out to Leaf for his response to the accusations and Leaf said that Spencer was "speculating that I was behind it FiwM 3p(race.cxBihflateS10M affanhemiaiaiWi because I’m her opponent.” Leaf said that he requested a third-party investigation from the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association, which declined because of the political component involved with Leaf and Spencer running against each other. He also said that he requested Michigan State Police investigate but they declined while providing a reason, but Leaf wouldn’t elaborate on that reason. Leaf, whose department has faced criticism for delays and resistance to fulfilling FOIA requests, said that the FOIA requests for the information need­ ed lo be honored. "Law has to come before poli­ tics,” Leaf said. When asked if he thought this contentious race might lead to poor morale within the depart­ ment he said: "Morale was bad because there were three of us running from within the depart­ ment. And there are probably other reasons — we’re shortstaffed. We’re going to pick on up and keep moving forward. It will get better. It s one of those things, the nature of the beast, where every four years your sheriff has to run for office. Those are always stressful for everyone internally.” i 5^ ,1 1 1 IlblSAi SM you ab y- ! t 1 11 Mi .* !S! t ‘■’Af 5$^^ & -5s' . the HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) CONTACT US 1351 NM-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbannef.com f Delivery Queslions: circulation@j-adgraphics advertising Email: ads@j-adgraphics com Classified Ads: iadclassifieds@mail.com uuA Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Jayson Bussa. Editor Display Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com Editorial news@j’adgraphics.com ' DELIVERY ! 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It’s my opinion, that, I don’t know that we’re against farmland preserva­ tion, but the thing that I’m not for at this point is we got the Commission on Aging (millage) today, we have (Barry County) Transit (millage) coming up, we’ve got the need for a jail that needs to be figured out. ...There are a lot of very pressing needs in the county,” said Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Jackson. “And, although I see this as one of those things I could support in the future, the timing on this is not good. With the millage fatigue in the county already, I just don't know if the timing would be 1 .Si 9s H QS Bat i I . good for this. 1* The seven other commissioners con­ curred, which eventually shot down the proposed Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program Operational Millage. Township, I P’ where "'here a Consumers Energy elT P'r the works s^ke about how detrimenUl a deluge of renewable energy projects would be to Barry County’s farm­ Heather Wing, chairper- //1 know H’s nof a land. son for the Conservation ■"' « b nOl a Her board works with Easement Board, made very popular option local farm owners, help­ the pitch to the county ing them navigate the but it ’ s an option during Tuesday’s meeting process of selling develto preserve our of the committee of the . . opment rights and, thus, whole. rarmland ana open permanently cementing “Now more than ever, it as farmland. space in Barry as the State of Michigan Under the current has launched an attack on County, y, process, the state funds the rights of local gov­ up to 50 percent of the Heather Wing ernments to conduct their development rights, and chairperson, Conservation own planning and zoning, Easement Board the landowner donates it is (beneficial) for Barry die rest to the county. County to preserve its agriculture and However, the lack of a local funding recreation,” Wing read from a proposal. mechanism limits the amount of preser­ Wing was referencing new state legis­ vation projects the board can embark on. lation that allows large-scale solar ener­ We feel that there is not a better gy projects to bypass local ordinances time to pursue a local millage for the and, instead, seek permission from the operation of, and funding for, the pres- 4I j r I r I Contract with new county administrator poised for approval ■ Editor T '-tes 4 ■’'SSs ws s * i •• MJtli "'’f’ Comenti ♦ .Mk. ( aadSrfe s fecaC . to r. ®■ juuFiSXXS r5 ------ ” ' MT ■ ' Eiliffelaaitefestnat ffljfHipiUberifipi Otbsisa Uli AiJaffionFiiik&fafti. to’ OD i : Det)5.illj'talhej^ C^pfocailefoiiDdai f pt WiaiK Csd 5 sebiiie, wiad- Kr iaacf Bis tab teatlOiBLffcedk Ibop«cwa^lil^ ffiifflHffi'te'*! M of Fame iste-^' Mr 00 the nem ILL!___ 1 c KsicbatiiK.V FidfcAsmiM'i»tte A/wM ffifafidfeflun. jjvi IIFf thirds ■ 5D’0ti«lt^^ Asa®* ................. r T / , « a ■ ■ i .1 ' Vi» ’ * -Si** >•* 'lit FL, Jf - 1 » «* . X I . u- J'' o .A I Kent counties compared to I Rocha’s 3,438 votes. Eric Zuzga participates in an interview with the Barry County Board of Commissioners last month. V Financial J i I |T * F FOCUS ■ I V s n / J Provided by the Barry County Kevin Beck,AAMS® CFP® Financial Advisor I. Member SIPC 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 Krueger, Hastings Area School System director of maintenance, said the installation of new roofs at Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School are 90 percent complete. Krueger said he’s hopeful both roofs, as well as new roofing for the Community Education and Recreation Center, will be completed before classes begin on Aug. 20. Just in case rain or inclement weather slows down progress, Krueger said crews have been directed to focus on the two school buildings before moving on to work at the CERC. We wanted all the academic areas to be completed before school started so that’s not a distraction to the stu­ dents,” Krueger said. “They still have to do the community center roof, but because that’s a non-academic area, we’re pushing that one to be last.” A new rooftop air handler for the CERC, another item outlined in the 2023 bond proposal, has been installed and is fully functional, Krueger said. “That has made a night and day dif­ ference in the climate control of the community center in the pool area,” Krueger said. Two other bond-funded projects, new digital signs for every building in the district and playgrounds at each elementary school, are close to being finished. All the new digital signage has been installed and should be fully operational soon, and Central Elementary will be the last school to receive new playground equipment. This summer was the first phase of three to complete the district’s planned bond projects. The district is planning for two more phases to complete the rest of the bond proposal’s outlined projects, wrapping up in 2026. Projects still to come include renovations to locker rooms and bathrooms, the installation of double-pane windows, and renovations to the high school caf­ eteria and library, among others. Krueger said this summer’s bond projects were prioritized for their direct impact on students. (269) 945-4702 chool I T IW 4 ? J -J** J I 9 New digital signs have been installed at each building in the district as part of the district's $17 million bond proposal passed in 2023. Photo provided by Hastings Area School System “They don’t need to be in buildings with leaky roofs, and they don’t need to be in buildings with playgrounds that are in bad condition,” he said. “Those were two things we knew would have an immediate impact. Those were phase one. For phase two, we’re definitely working hard at get­ ting that all planned out and getting it ready before next spring.” Aside from projects outlined in the district’s 2023 bond proposal, the dis­ trict also completed several projects using its sinking fund. Sustained by a millage, the sinking fund provides money for districts to complete vari­ ous maintenance and repair projects as needed. This summer, the school's sinking fund allowed for parking lot repairs at Northeastern Elementary, the replacement of a ramp and staircase at Southeast Elementary and replace­ ment of the northwest exterior stairs at Hastings High School. The district’s sinking fund millage is set to expire soon. HASS administrators have likened the sinking fund as part of a financial “three-legged stool” that supports the district, with the school utilizing bond funds, its sinking fund and its general fund to cover all of its expenses. Voters will be able to vote to renew the sinking fund millage in November, when it is set to appear on the ballot during the general election. ♦ * , 9 I [ I c I I Jl a! •» s i I File photo by Jayson Bussa Continued from Page 1 , i I State Representative Gina I Johnsen outpaced Rocha Johnsen was victorious in .' fc I in all four counties, includher Republican primary race xwrj?' I ing a 4,144 to 1,203 advanin the 78th district. ■r* «r I tage in her home county of g« To get to November’s .V 3 Ionia. I 4 n general election as the y. Johnsen, who is wrapping Republican nominee, Gina Johnsen up her two-year term as a Johnsen first had to get freshman lawmaker, will past primary challenger Jon Rocha, of Hastings. now head to November’s general She did that in stride, gamering election where she faces off against 8,932 votes in a district that includes Democrat and Vermontville-based portions of Barry, Eaton, Ionia and activist Christine Terpening. ♦ CONSTRUCTION s' ervation of farmland and open spaces,” Wing read. In a political and economic climate where even routine millage renewals are looked at with increasing scrutiny, the commissioners all agreed that now is not the time to make such a request, especially as it plots the course for funding the eventual construction of a new jail. The 10-year proposal w^Tor 0.1400 mill per year, or $0.14 per ?l,000 of taxable value. The millage was poised to generate $425,970 in its first calen­ dar year. “This would be a tool we could use to fund — probably with the amount we’re asking — probably two preserva­ tion projects a year,” Wing estimated. “I know it’s not a very popular option but it’s an option to preserve our farmland and open space in Barry County.” The Conservation Easement Board tried for a millage in 2006 and it was narrowly defeated. offices of Edward Jones u •n Editor process, the board and its search firm, ’ GovHR, alluded to the fact that a new I hire’s salary would start significantly higher due to the competitive land­ scape of the talent marketplace. The county board is expected to sign off on the contract at next Tuesday’s meeting. S ■ JAYSON BUSSA An employment contract with Barry County’s new administrator is heading to the county board next week for final approval. During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the county board’s Committee of the Whole, commissioners recommended the approval of a contract with Eric Zuzga, who is set to replace 30-year administrator Michael Brown, who is retiring at the end of the month. Zuzga, who is a Barry County res­ ident and currently serving his final weeks as Director of Community Services for the City of Marshall, received an offer from Barry County on July 23 after he emerged as the favorite among four different candidates who were interviewed for the leading role in the county’s front office. The proposed employment contract would be effective Aug. 26 and run through Aug. 25, 2025. Zuzga would be paid $137,500 a year in salary. Michael Brown, with 30 years of experience, currently makes $143,000 per year. Throughout the recruitment 1< nep. Gina Johnsen clears hurdle in primary challenge JAYSON BUSSA « I . Mat! Cove Rnanr idvisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Are you afraid of outliving your money? Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening? In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far tfom alone. Consider this: 58% of retirement savers from all age groups, including current retirees, say that outliving their assets is their greatest retirement fear, according to a study by Cerulli Associates, a financial services research oiganization. This type of fear can certainly affect your quality of life when you retire. Still, there’s no need to panic because you can take steps to help prevent ±e runningout-of-money scenario. Here are a few to consider: • Know how much you’ll during need retirement. You need to get a clear picture, or at least as good an estimate as possible, of how much money you'll need to support your retirement lifestyle. Once you do retire, some costs, such as transportation or other expenses, work-related might go down, while others - medical expenses, in particular - will likely go up. The fear of running out of money, like many fears, is caused largely by what you don’t know, so having a good sense of how much you’ll need in retirement can help reduce your anxieties. Build financial resources before retirement. You’re probably at your peak earning capacity in the years close to your retirement. so consider contributing as much as you can afford to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. • Maximize your Social Security payments. You can start collecting Social Security as early as 62, but your monthly benefits will be larger if you can aftbrd to wait until your lull retirement age, between 66 and 67. (Payments will “max out” at age 70.) the Re-enter workforce. Going back to work in some capacity is one way to possibly help build retirement resources and delay taking Social Security. If you have a particular area of expertise, and you enjoyed the work you did, you might be able to go back to it on a part-time basis or do some consulting, You could boost your cash flow, and potentially extend your contributions to an IRA and to an employer’s retirement plan. • Cut costs during Possibly retirement. the biggest cost-cutting measure is downsizing downsizing-are - are youwillingandabletomove to a less expensive area or scale down your current living space? Of course, this is an emotional decision, as well as a financial one, and downsizing isn’t for everyone, but it might be something to at least consider. As for the lesser ways of reducing expenses, take advantage of senior discounts, which are offered in many areas. including entertainment, public transportation, and restaurants retail establishments. And look for other opportunities, such as cutting out streaming services you don’t use. • Look for more income from your investments. As you get closer to retirement. and even when you do retire, you might want to adjust your investment portfolio to provide you with income-producing more opportunities. However, even as a retiree, you’ll want some growth potential in your investments to help keep you ahead of inflation. Ultimately, the more you can bolster your financial Ct security before and during retirement, the less fear you may have of outliving your money. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC I I Jl b I �.t • • ri*’ A . t * ..i ■ : 1 .J > A » 1 > ^7 4 T"’ e *7- 1 J 9 4 #■»’ J 1 *I I. I** AI I t • I I ? Ji ■‘ I > kJ .4S SMcsSsacci., £I •=-^1 * J9 l1 4 V 4 55^.JF «A . . !*<' .V at’ 5 •ilir 1 . i» r /a /t:‘ I «aiv I « If ' #* a ■u ^av "1 I fur* 1 * K. r » n ,x.' fry k A V » ■ *«i ‘iil J .1 a L >r r A J* r,' f » * ..r I w * ' Ip 11 4 4 V. < » I 4 V I « 9 I * u-r M < -4 t. .d .1 ' I J /. The Cow Plop, put on by the Delton Rotary Club, is a popular event at Delton Founders Festival, where participants have to guess where they think a cow will do its business. Winners gets cash. Photo provided k; Barry County BrewFest was held in Middleville last year. This year, it will be held in Delton alongside Delton Founders Day Festival. File photo by Brett Bremer ±e festival does. You must be present to win. Martin said most of the prizes were donated by Barry County businesses. “We reached out to businesses outside of Barry County, but most of the prizes were donated by businesses here, which doesn’t surprise me because this is such a generous county,” Martin said. Barry County BrewFest is only a small sliver of what will be going on in Delton over the weekend as the Delton Founders Festival cele­ brates its 51 st year. Festivities — everything from an arts and crafts show, pig roast, grand marshal presentation, horseshoe tournament, Delton Idol competition and the beautifully disgusting cow plop will be held at locations throughout Delton. The full slate of events is fueled by sponsorships from a long list of businesses most from Delton. Our businesses really work hard to have our festival by donating,” said Founders Festival organizer Becky Kahler. “I think it shocks people how much a festival costs to put on. And our businesses have really helped us keep it established. We do go to some of the big cor­ porations around the area, but much of ±e money does come in from our Delton businesses.” Browsing the master schedule for Delton Founders Festival can be a dizzying experience, but a few events and activities are always bound to jump out. Kahler pointed to a new feature — a rock climbing wall at Grove Street Cafe ±at is being sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 50 in Delton. That will be available fi'om 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. Jeff Boyer, a magician, will also be performing in William Smith Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Detroit Circus Performers return to Founders Festival and will be performing in the park from 2 to 5 p.m. The group had not appeared at ±e festival in years before returning last year to great fan­ fare. Kahler gave them her personal stamp of approval. Action slows down on Sunday, Aug. 11, which will feature a car and truck show in tlie park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • —> -I • i/ p « -r- » .< v.. 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With ftin choreography, multiple costume changes and spol-on musical deliv­ ery, Wren’s tribute to the genius of Taylor Swift is said to be a must-see act. Wren performs on Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Thomapple Plaza. Hastings Live guests are encour­ aged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, oper­ ated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serv­ ing food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are pro­ hibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thun­ der and/or lightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. 4^- r '1 I, X A .uk * 4**-*a. w A*. * El ~:r <4^ 9 X J ? .•A x t 4 1 4 I 4 nigni. Photo provided to Thornapple Plaza tomorrow I - « * Solar ordinance to become official next week with county board Editor I I 1 An ordinance designed to regu­ late solar energy projects in Barry County is almost official. The ordinance, drafted by Barry County Planning and Zoning, which carries out planning and zoning duties for 11 townships and two villages, was first shopped around to all applicable municipalities and other stakeholders. After some amendments, a public hearing for the ordinance was held last month where only one addi­ tional amendment was made. On Tuesday morning, the county’s com­ mittee of the whole signed off on the change and moved it to the Board of Commissioners for final approv- al next week, when it will become official. The amendment following last month’s public hearing was applied to the public safety provision. The amendment stated that if any train­ ing or equipment was needed by local fire departments, the applicant would cover those expenses. This ensures that fire departments are equipped to address any emergen­ cies that might come up at these sites. The ordinance applies to solar farms with a capacity of less than 50 megawatts, which county offi­ cials suspect will represent a lion’s share of proposed projects in Barry County. However, if a project exceeds wwwiiiy 50 megawatts of capacity, a utility company can opt to bypass local ordinances and instead appeal to the state directly to seek approval for their project. Consumers Energy has a largescale solar fami planned for Assyria Township and it has the option to do exactly that. However, officials from the utility have indicated they plan to comply with the ordinance that Barry County will soon have on the books. “We did it the right way — edu­ cation first and collaboration,” said Barry County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus. “We came up with an ordinance that I think achieves the objective of being restrictive enough that we will WUUIU w«ai 'TCE.y.lTX Wil MW te\'fei!|pats7s Ikie-Kiiebiiass m : cT riS EKST' a *^'Sk:jK3 £1Mb* * Minei. ittrcTfics- S i iT-*? : H .Ma b « '8 ''“"‘sfesjfieofvasrE MT « p «V *•*1k '«:'7 MJ %r .b,« aim 5«tt3l ” Mb’s « * “’'.“"tills lake of I'T ■ •Ui > **< ’ri kjsr-7; i*M *-r , ■i »•< •» ?-s:i -?3^ 4 4> 11 tflx 4 Xi r M _ 585^ ’• it \* s'.' s V, > '■^1 ■*w ^*6st:w^ A w X_ *» Sobel, 6a < ’®«»\ *5? « .’H s 4 I r .i........ i4Z The Detroit Circus Performers return to Delton Founders Festival to entertain the crowds. Photo I T rfiWa gl^fgdst* jijiiies®! I'jSlSSI^- Taylor Swift Experience and returning favorites headline Hastings Live 0 1 A" 4*. 4^ <? r* /-SF w < * rT’ f 9'' / .^r r .4^ IF *4 *»3r,* JAYSONBUSSA I 9 At' > "... 3&-j&3U{Grc This week’s Hastings Live perfor­ mances include a returning favor­ ite children’s performer, a local up-and-coming singer and a tribute band for the world’s biggest pop star. A familiar artist is retuming/to Playing at the Plaza today, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Dede Alder grew up in Traverse City, where the need to play music filled up the never-ending winter season. An earthwork artist, she is passionate about her connec­ tion with nature and all living things. She is skilled at various percussion instruments but mainly features her marimba or vibraphone playing, songwriting and singing. Her cross­ over jazz style swirls many elements together, including folk, reggae, soul, jazz and more. Alder will perform at Thomapple Plaza this morning. Hastings’s own Ellie Youngs will rock the courthouse lawn on Friday, Aug. 9 at noon. Youngs is a local musician who has been performing across Hastings and West Michigan for the better part of 10 years. She is excited to be part of Hastings Live and perform for her home audience on Friday. This week’s Friday Night Feature brings Kanin Wren back to Hastings with the Taylor Swift Experience. Wren fronts Michigan’s most dynam­ ic Taylor Swift Experience for fans J u i I AX I V u ‘2 f «> i' -a-’ 4 **• . » d ...... F f I •' '-r/* ’y' -r .*4 f* / t f J* 1 4** - ir ■ ■•5;? 9 I- w* M . Editor I i 9 « JAYSON BUSSA » 4 4 . *•-* r• Delton Founders Day Festival, Barry County BrewFest come together this weekend Most people don’t need to look far or long for a reason to visit the Delton Founders Festival. After all, the annual celebration features three action-packed days of activities for all ages. But, for those looking for one more reason to attend, the Bany County Chamber of Commerce and Thomapple Credit Union is offering one: Barry County BrewFest. BrewFest is another annual celebra­ tion coordinated by the Chamber, and being presented along with Thomapple Credit Union this year. The craft beer festival, which is now in its eighth year, rotates its locations. When it comes to Delton, as it has one other time in the event’s history, it coincides with Founders Festival. That’s what will be happening this year as BrewFest is slated for Saturday, Aug. 10 and will be held along with Founders Festival, which runs Aug. 9-11. While the two are separate events with their own staffing and funding, the two will be intermingled, making for what should be a strong crowd of peopie in Delton that day. BrewFest “It benefits both events usually brings in people from both Bany County but also outside of Barry County,” said Kim Martin, who is a business manager wi± the Chamber and also heads up the planning for Barry County BrewFest. “We want them to be able to come down and maybe if they haven’t been to Founders Festival before, they can stick around and check it out.” Bany County BrewFest features beer, wine, mead and other beverages from dozens of craft brewers from throughout the area. In addition to the many bev­ erages to choose from, the Chamber is resurrecting one of its ideas and bring­ ing it back for this year: a silent auction. “It’s something we have tried in the past and we thought it was another way to add something a little different,” Martin said. Local businesses donated a variety of items — the Chamber will also be assembling a prize basket — and the auction process will open up right when f *t < vvww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 < * approval ’’a Pert ri M..'J 1 have the ability to deny requests that don t meet our requirements and work with Consumers so that the first project tliat comes in has stronger standards than the state requires.” Vice Chair David Hatfield, who also chairs the Hastings Planning Commission, expressed his relief and grafitude y.—V for .VI getting gelling such sucn a cru- F. * 1 4 1 ( “4 ( fe I ♦ ' I ► V I J i i I t - Vfinish line. We followed the right procedure "’'s point,” he said. We had good involvement by a number of interested parties and we listened to what they had to say, they listened to what we had to say, we came up with an ordinance that ertainly isn’t perfect in anyone’s eyes but is a great compromise.” •s 5*r s J « ] J ! m’ II i r I si^ 'M i . » t J 1 i ' s. 1 I ! > 5 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 'J W'' H. I I > �1 * ► * 1 V V s i 1 w>vw HasfingsBanner com r the HASTINGS BANNER 5 «i M-' hl A fa Ji• f A' K 'X- < Ik County GOP chair shouldn’t try to shrug off T-shirt controversy I JB € r 'fj *< 5 s ( <1 K 4 i ‘Jl! ??S^ « fl I Jl n 4 I b R E w A’ J I r 1 'r fr XV 17 <4 I I } •4 GREG CHANDLER Plb Staff Writer ^'uCLI •.’B j L>» j k «k -S *>> > I• I* The Gun Lake Improvement Board will continue a 20-year-long effort to control invasive aquatic weeds on Barry County’s largest lake. The board on Saturday approved a resolution to continue efforts to manage nuisance aquatic plants in Gun Lake for the next three years, as well as monitor its water quality and manage the watershed. The 7-0 vote followed a public hearing of practi­ cability at Gun Lake Chapel. The board also approved the assess­ ment roll for about 1,700 parcels of property in four townships that surround the lake, including Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships in Barry County, to pay for the program. The nine-member board consists of appointed representatives from Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships in Barry County and from Wayland and Martin townships in Allegan County. The board also includes the drain commissioners from both counties, one representa­ tive from each county board and a representative from the Gun Lake Protective Association. GLIB has come under criticism over the last couple of years from some residents who oppose the use of copper-based herbicide treatments to try to rid the lake of such invasive aquatic weeds such as Eurasian mil­ foil and starry stonewort. However, during public comments at Saturday’s hearing and in letters written to the board prior to the meeting, there was more support for such treatments than opposition. Sixteen property owners, either ver­ bally or by letter, expressed support for using the copper-based treat­ ments, while seven property owners were against it. Jim Sobel, one of the residents in I *I *4 •» .*** ->• m: »H *> i <* Marni;' ‘lx® !;, if 1L»Ifi’iUfaf ^craod the .PMi *"3 f’* tafe Hafc u»e rtaseiPlajiogiDofti^^ 1 / 1’’ St bsfajaodcratoiisJes 1 L jI r fj b it V 1 /• “ nd spokn VI I t I^SiiJBffliltoieaDBSHec fi. 4 Hastily liKCKsisaeaMW’ t lalh'tiiliiiiwfe®*'* nil as^i^ f Dear Editor; We are in full swing campaign sea­ son. As can be expected plenty of le­ gitimate campaign media will vie for our persuasion and subsequent vote. 4l Q: t I had a prior charge dismissed because I successfully completed probation, can that ever be used against me if I get in trouble again? Ii II I I ,nfl& I* I .i «• ‘h' J JLn1 . A Q: What is a credit union and how is it different than a bank? I McNeill Criminal Law PFCU cell: 269.818.7599 mcneillcrimlaw.com mcneillcrinilaw@gmail.coni 2025 Lapo Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849 PFCU4me.com r 4 * / Im ’ir Experience, trust, competence and knowing how things work matter in getting good advice and the best outcome. I* w X rI A. A credit union is a not for profit, member owned financial cooperative. A credit union offers all the traditional banking services including credit cards, MICHELE MAKLEY mortgages and business loans. Credit unions can afford to pay better rates on their deposits and lower rates on loans because they don’t have stockholders to pay. A credit union’s Board is made up of volunteers. When you join a credit union you are considered a member and each member has an equal share in the credit union. ately be dismissed if probation is completed suecessfully. Other crimes can be enhanced to a feloSHANE ny, even if a prior may have been dismissed under MCNEILL an original special status. An experienced attorney, contacted before talking with police, can make a difference in what is charged, whether a person is charged with a felony or anything at all. Know your options, and the pos­ sible consequences when it matters, not just after being charged. I hp gram said the use of copper-based herbicides has done more harm to the lake than good. Bill Bryker, who has been publicly outspoken in his opposition to the use of copper, said he “strongly disapproves” of the lake management plan for the next three years. “We should open (the contract for lake management) up for all potential lake management companies, and hopefully give a public presentation so we all understanding what each company has to offer,” Bryker said. “I think our budget, the proposed budget, is heavy on aquatic herbicidal and light on testing. We should be taking several more samples, which should include ... sediment analysis, macroinvertebrates, copper, a survey of native plants in the lakefront.” 4S The goal is to have a high quality lake with a vibrant ecosystem, that we all can enjoy, and will also continue to increase our property val­ ues,” Bryker added. Ann Nolan, who lives on Elmwood Beach, expressed similar objections. “We have no turtles, no minnows on our beach anymore,” Nolan said. Of course, there’s not as many weeds, which is nice, but weeds are there for a reason, to keep our lake healthy. I would like to have more accountability and transparency for the board.” Eric Hannapel, who has lived on Gun Lake for 50 years, called for a pause in the treatment program, proposing a study of other lakes and how treatment programs have affect­ ed their quality. “Let’s look at those lakes. What were they treated with?” Hannapel asked. “None of our property is worth anything if our lake dies. Let’s be scientific about it. We know chemicals are not good, in our food, in our lake, in our water.” t- 4 kA . Some crimes offer “special status” and may ulti- I ■ J David J. Olson Hastings Charter Township Xp r at BjjU f persons, businesses or organizations in Barry County. I can only conclude that this is outside money targeting our elections. I urge your readers to take careful note of those funding campaigns, to do careful homework on candidates and not be easily moved but those who won’t show themselves transparent. favor of continuing the treatments, changed its consulting contract away says returning to the copper-based from SOLitude to PLM Lake and herbicides has made “a world of Land Management Corporation. The difference.” He said before those SOLitude contract was approved on treatments were resumed, he couldn’t a 5-4 vote. PLM has not yet signed fish off his dock without bringing in a contract with GLIB, but would algae and seaweed. do so after Saturday’s meeting, “For the first time board Chairwoman ever, I saw a school Vivian Conner My grandkids can of Orangeville of 10 largemouth bass, right by the end now swim the same Township said. of my dock ... never SOLitude repre­ lake I did growing seen that before,” sentative Michael Sobel said. “I can up, and that’s what’s Kroll gave a report look at the end of my explaining his com­ important to me. - dock and I can see pany’s work at the the bottom.” That is your mission, start of Saturday’s In a letter to the hearing. I think you ’ re doing board, Bill Bonzheim “Invasive plant life, wrote that he was it well.. if (left) untreated, “very impressed” will overtake natives Doug Vrieland with the results of Lifelong resident of Gun Lake and destroy fishing the copper-based her­ structures and the bicides. property values of “My grandchildren can once again your area,” Kroll said. enjoy swimming in the channel. 1 Kroll went on to explain that his hope any changes made to the cur­ company does a survey of the lake rent treatment program are met with every month. scrutiny because we really enjoy “We inspect the shorelines for the results of the current program,” invasives and any sort of navigable Bonzheim wrote. issues with natives. We propose a Doug Vrieland, a lifelong resident treatment plan based off that survey of Gun Lake, praised the board for to the board,” Kroll said. “The board its efforts to try to control invasive then hears our... opinions on how plants. to go about it. The board approves “We live in an environment of no the treatment. Then we’ll come back trust in anything governmental. I to do a treatment. Then three weeks think we’ve got to get past that . » » post (treatment), we’ll do another We have to trust. We gotta trust,” survey of the treatment (area) and Vrieland said. “My grandkids can any sort of new (plant) populations now swim the same lake I did grow­ that may have grown (and) do anoth­ ing up, and that’s what’s important er proposal.” to me. That is your mission, I think SOLitude also does testing of water you’re doing it well.” quality, getting information on levels GLIB in June approved a con­ of phosphorous, nitrogen, dissolved tract to retain SOLitude Lake oxygen, alkaline and pH levels to Management to continue treatment determine the health of the lake, programs on the lake through the Kroll said. end of 2027. However, the board Opponents of the treatment pro­ Msk theiExpeft® Ci.:?* 110 Beware of outside influence in Barry County elections the occasional raise warning signs and it is this that 1 wish to bring your attention to. 0 the best of my knowledge the county has been significantly can­ canvassed with a mailing by Resolute Republic SuperPAC. When I tried to ind this SuperPAC it was not easy. I he address on Ann Street in Grand Rapids is a business office with two primary office spaces. The SuperPAC ^dn t list either one. In researching this property it has listed quite a line of renters in just the past five years, years. with no definite tenants currently. How convenient to hide one's loca­ tion at such a transient site. Equally, what I did find was that this organi­ zation came into existence only just this month and has no direct tie to After debate, Gun Lake board moves ahead with herbicide treatment program ¥ < To the editor; I would like to remind Mr. Philip Jo­ seph that when you put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig no matter how you look at it. In fact, what you end up with is an ugly pig. An article in the Banner. July 25. 2024, outlines the context of a controversy centered on Joseph, the chair of the Barry County GOP, who chose to wear a shirt proclaiming "Make Violence Great Again" while manning the GOP booth at our won­ derful Barry County Fair on Family Day. The article also contains a lengthy quote from Mr. Joseph pur­ porting to justify this repugnant senti­ ment as well as his suggestion that it is those of us who find it so appalling who are at fault. In the first place he claims this was merely a promotion for his mixed martial arts academy in Hastings, not a political statement. "It's for the MMA gym, which is a violent sport just like football just like everything else." Hardly a reassuring sentiment given the circumstances of recent days. If anything it amplifies the dis­ turbing nature of this slogan. He then goes on to say a "conser- vative" sponsor of his MMA who likes Donald Trump suggested the obvious play on the MAGA slogan as though that somehow lessens the brutality of what he is promoting both in his booth and at his academy. But. he says, it is his critics who have wrong­ ly attributed a political message to his t-shirt. Continuing in this disjointed and dishonest fashion he then accuses these critics of having their own po­ litical motivations for attacking him. of wanting to “destroy" him. of having ignored the horror of an attempted assassination and of being indifferent to the tragedy of abortion — none of which is true and all of which is be­ side the point. The fact of the matter is that Mr. Joseph dishonored the spirit of the fair and distressed many families both from within and outside of Barry County by his dreadful choice. Mark Bonsignore Delton View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or any sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All letters must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cycle. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day, I S’ r LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY LEHERS FROM OUR READERS ’■ a- t**Hl. 5 Thursday, August 8, 2024 4 ♦ 4 s Ia Ij Ij 11 t 844-517-3611 �I 4 J I R I I > 6 Thursday, August 8, 2024 I * » * c • < -T,! WWW HastingsBanner com banner 4*» OBITUARIES VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Alice Lewrene LeClear Alice Lewrene LeClear, age 95. passed away peacefully on August 2.2024. in Hastings, Ml She was bom on August 5,1928, in Hinton Township. Mecosta County, Ml, the daughter of Willard and lia (Seaton) Woolworth. Alice graduated from MorleyL Stanwood High School in 1947. Her passion for education led her to teach in a country school in Montcalm County. Ml. Alice enjoyed lending to her garden, marveling at the birds that visited her yard, and crafting creations that reflected the beauty she saw in the world. Alice’s faith was an integral part of her life, and she was a dedicated member of the Hastings Nazarene Church. She was also a longstanding member of the Tops Weightloss Group, where she encouraged and celebrated the achievements of her fellow members. Alice was preceded in death by her parents: her husband. Clyde LeClear; her siblings, Elmer, Francis, Jim, Maynard, and Phil Woolworth, Gilda (Woolworth) Teeter, Opal (Woolworth) Ball, and Mary (Woolworth) Tiede. Joyce J. Hammond owner and operator of Countryside Beauty Salon. where she not only styled hair but also cultivated a community -^1 of friendship and support. Joyce's commitment to her faith and community was evident in her active 1 membership at the United Methodist Church in both I Dowling and Florida. She served as the head of the kitchen for Northport Meals on Wheels for a decade. ensuring that her neighbors were cared for and nourished. An adventurer at heart, Joyce and Merle were known as snowbirds for 15 years, traveling with the Avion Trailer Group and exploring the beauty of the country together. After Merle passed, she spent her final 26 years in North Port. Englewood and Rotonda West. Florida. Joyce had a particular love for the beach, where she could often be found searching for shark teeth, a hobby that reflected her curiosity and appreciation for nature. Her green thumb was evident in her beautiful gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday. Aug. 10, 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home. 328 South Broadway Street. Hastings. MI 49058. a't’io a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment at Banfield Cemetery. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. Joyce J. Hammond passed She is survived by her children. Robert (Gayle) Losinger of Lake. away peacefully on July 25. 2024. in Port Charlotte. FL at the Ml, Renae Hardy of Middleville, age of 95. She was born on April Ml. Elaine McBride of Crystal Falls. Ml. Susie (Joseph) Steffler 15.1929. In Battle Creek, Ml. Joyce grew up in the heart of of Caledonia, Ml, and Laura Michigan, where she attended (Gerald) Hudson of Luzerne. Battle Creek Central High School Ml; her grandchildren. Tony. and graduated with the Class of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ryan. Cliff, Steve. Mike. Mark. 1947.herHer early filled were filled Amy, David, Greg, and Andy; 1947.years Her were early years wrth the the warmth warmth of of aa close-knit close-knit great-grandchildren. Zachary. wrth Ethan. Kelsey. Kayliana, Paige, Hayden, family, including her late parents Joey. Phoebe, and Leo; her siblings. Phyllis Walter and Vivian (Bennett) Smith, her sister LoisSherman, Sherman,and andher herbrother. brother.Ivan IvanSmith. Smith. Woolworth of Cedar Springs, Ml. Ivan Lois (Janet) Woolworth of Jackson. Ml. and Joyce'S journey led her to the love of Larry (Janel) Woolworth of Ashley. IN. her life. Merle 0. Hammond, and the two She will be missed by all who were were united in marriage in 1947. a loving fortunate enough to have been part of her partnership that flourished for 51 years journey. until Merle's passing. The funeral service was held Wednesday. Together, Joyce and Merle welcomed Aug, 7, 2024 at the Girrbach Funeral Home their children into the world, and Joyce’s 328 South Broadway Street Hastings. MI role as a mother was one she embraced 49058 with interment at Altona Cemetery with her whole heart. 5 Mile Rd and 110th Ave, Lakeview, Ml She is survived by her daughter, Julia 48850. Following her interment there was a (Frank) Martini; her son, Norman (Kim) luncheon at the Brockway Wesleyan Church Hammond; her brothers. Eugene and Laird 10951 3 Mile Road, Morley. Ml 49336. Osborn, and predeceased bv by dauahters daughters. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Alicia Eichenauer and Peggy Smith. To leave an online condolence visit www. Joyce's legacy continues through her 13 glrrbachfuneralhome.net. grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and SIX great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored and who brought immense joy to her life. ■u Professionally, Joyce was the proud Cassandra Marie Farmer, Hastings T ri * KJ A r» MARRIAGE LICENSES and Gregory Allen Puvalowski, Hastings Gabriel Noah Jeffrey Kidder, Hastings and Gabriella Joy Leonhardt, Hastings ■ra Seth Alan Bainbridge. Middleville and Sydney Morgan Hasse. Dorr Lindsey Grace Vanderveen, Plainwell and Cody Cyril Reed, Dowling .•a 'If Conrad R. "Connie" Beeler passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 101 in Middleville, Ml. Jesse Daniel Tromp, Houston, TX and Connie was born on October Alexis Corina Ardelean, Houston, TX 21,1922. in Caledonia, Ml, the son of L. Russell and ■■■ Adah (Klump) Beeler. Connie Hollee Noel McGuire, Hickory was a proud veteran of the Corners and Brennan Gary Smith. United States Navy, where he Hickory Corners served as a Pharmacist's Mate during World War II. After his military service, he pursued his passion for mortuary science and graduated from Wayne State University. He maintained his ■7, funeral directors license for over 75 years, and took great pride in helping others during their time of need as a funeral director. Connie's work was more than a 0^1 ip I Timothy David Shafer, Dowling and Tanya Nichole Eby, Grand Rapids i I * V at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience ••• • • • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hasting s. "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy,, P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmctg gmail c Website: svww.hastingsfree Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948-0900. Website: 269-948-0900. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchaslings.org. ethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed. Assistant Pastor Emma Miller. Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftennath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, Ml provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Sunday Worship Service CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm LIFEGATE COMMUNITY a.m. Sunday. Life Group 6:30 p .m HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Man Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for ail ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m’ Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I Graph ir^ A V MASnittS I FttwrglM* Product* J I t 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 families. He dedicated over 60 years to the family business, Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville, which he owned and operated alongside his beloved wife of 67 years Henrietta M. (Jakubielski) Beeler, who ’ preceded him in death in 2014. His commitment to his community was evident through his involvement in various American Legion, and Wayland VFW. Connie’s love for the outdoors was unparalleled. An avid hunter, he looked forward to his annual black bear hunting trips to Ontario, Canada. Connie also enjoyed deer hunting, a passion that never waned, even as he passed the century friend, Rosamond Herzbrun, who stood by him with kindness and dedication. Connie was also predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Betty Beeler. Connie’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 7,2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville where his funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Aug. 8,2024 at 11 a.m. with rest next to his wife at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Friends of Rolling Rock Ranch Corp., C/0 Tracy Pyles, 7585 Herrington Ave. NE, Belmont Ml 49306 will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Connie’s family. * J "^4 * '’J a r1 L4 ihefo^ a i ! 'S'jS 52*”':®^^’’ ■srse sfe I mark. His farm was a source of solace and joy. where he enjoyed spending time and creating memories with his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. Surviving are his devoted . daughter. Sharon (Walt) g Jalowiecz. and his son, Conrad W. (Diane) Beeler. His grandchildren, Jason, Brandon (Brittney), Conrad Russell (Amanda). Rachel, Aubrey (James). Kyle, and Courtney, along with his great­ grandchildren, Isiah, Blaire, Bear, Briggs, Theodore, Conrad, CHis, Georgina, and one on the way, will fondly remember their grandfather’s guiding presence and unwavering support. Several nieces and nephews also survive. His life was enriched r rl ^5 *WI I Conrad R. Beeler ■■■ Worsh ip Togeth er ♦ ' ^.jcGiKSE'-s niiiSr;eis»32? «■ iStotoifei®®® a largeiiJ? ‘» grvftk If nepln i»: 9 AM r'< A t V 1 L’ wit-Anaixaera B WNM I i I t «'S best fa t « 3 human says? ’U wfeiiji 1 I’arlMan. 3% C! ♦a Hi ’^4 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Eligibility for Social Security spouse’s benefits 5’I’^lionIot r''*andtM; HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial ben­ efits, information and tools that support you through life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to get benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits as a spouse. Your spouse must be receiving benefits for you to get benefits on their record. If your spouse does not receive retirement or disability, you’ll have to wait to apply on your spouse’s record. In addition, to be eligible for spouse’s benefits, you must be one of the following: — 62 years of age or older. — Any age if you have a child who is younger than 16 in your care or has a disability and is entitled to benefits on your spouse’s record. If you wait until you reach full retirement age to receive benefits, you’ll receive your full spouse’s benefit amount, which is up to one-half the amount your spouse receives. You’ll also get your full spouse’s benefit if you are under full retirement age, but care for aa child and one of the following applies: The child is younger than age 16. — The child has a disability and is enti­ tled to benefits on your spouse’s record. If you receive retirement on your own record, Social Security will pay that amo^t first. If your l^nefits as a spouse are higher than your own benefit, you you will get a combination of benefits that equals the higher spouse’s benefit. Consider this example: Sandy is eli- retirement benefit ® spouse’s benefit of fo'' Social Security until her full retirement age, she will receive her own $ 1,000 retirement benefit. We will add S250 from her spouse’s benefit, for a total of $1,250 a month. Sandy only gets an additional spouse s benefit because her own ben­ efit IS less than half her spouse’s full retirement age benefit. Want to annly for either your retirement UI or your spouse’s benefits or both? Are you at least 61 years and 9 months old’’ ^you answer yes to both, visit ssa.gov/ benefits/retirement to get started to^y Are you divorced from a marriage a marriage that lasted at least 10 years? You may be able to get benefits on your former ® ei icn ° 4 1 spouse s record. For more information, please visit Social Security’s website at ssMov/planners/retire/divspouse.html. Hatch is the Public Affairs Spec,ahst for West Michigan. Vbu can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 304S Knapp NE Grand Rapids, MJ 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. f*s. Tufiti- V I k % . I k 'a *■ * * *^11 Us 111 .•w 91 kb « * « * * Tf P' « fay •>! * < s Ji Mie>ici5 &SS. > fW' be « s,. * % t. > ' V* e Do S' A 1 k S lAk ' '/?■ •t * • >4 I* t * » £ « * -J t, < p. �WWW HostingsBanner m.. the HASmiGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 7 k 1 jl-I 1 ji an.LMKi K’ 4 I TURNING BACK THE PAGES L' Holbrook family among early residents IL. banner APRIL 14, « 1988 over a bad road. (Roads then were only onc-track trails.) pie Banner, in 1936, carried several The piano is square, made of rose­ articles about pioneer families in Barry wood. w ith can ings. has a Sw issw ood Comity. Many of these articles were in sounding board and mother ol pearl key s. * conjunction with the town’s I(X)th-year It is still (1936) a pretty instrument. This ■A 4 celebration. As 1936 was part of the piano was a delight to the children and *-4 > Great Depression, the celebration was their friends. Ellen Hawley and Mrs. low-key and consisted of the schoolchil­ Hayford were the instructors. dren having a pioneer exhibit with The About the time Mr, Measmer ;ind Mrs. Banner featuring articles about pioneers. T Marsh were pastors at the Presb\terian The Holbrook family was the subject of Church, the organ was play ed by ‘Ella’ toi one of these articles. Holbrook. The choir was made up of Mrs. From The Banner, Sept. 3, 1936: “Mrs Westfall, Julia and Hatlie Holbrook, Mr. Frank Marvin Sage (Agnes C. Holbrook) * Harlow and Philo Dunning, and pens 9. has written a very interesting history of were occupied by many old settlers * the the Holbrook family, early residents of Hayeses, Nevinses. Robertses, Kenficlds. this city, which we are publishing here­ bM A , Hotchkisses, Van Brunts, Holbrooks and wa k with. The Banner is grateful lo Mrs. Sage o±ers. There were usual social events of for this excellent contribution to our centhe church — not forgetting donations for tennial edition. The article is as follows: the minister held at the parsonage. LasC “Isaac Holbrook, pioneer lawyer of A younger daughter. Anne Lee Hastings, was bom the 7th of November Holbrook, after school days, lived in 1816 at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Muskegon. She later married die Re\ • » 'X X t Counh', New York. About the year of Robert Carahan whose tirst pastorale was This is the former residence of I.A. Holbrook on the southwest 1837 or ’38 the large family of Henr>' in Hastings. They are remembered b\ corner of Broadway and State Street, where the Friend of the Court building is now located Benson Holbrook, Isaac’s father, were many at the present lime. greatly concerned, as he, one of the elder "Mrs. Holbrook’s sisters, with their years. He was a chancery lawyer and Kenfield. The marriage was at William sons, had decided to leave home for the families, would come to visit. Then there served for four years as circuit court far west to procure a wider education and Lee Kenfield’s, her father's home, known were the near neighbors lo help make a commissioner, his appointment being lo the old settlers as the ‘red house’ in to make his way in the world. pleasant life — the Barlows, Good\ ears. made, as the document shows, by the Rutland Township just west of what is now' Dr. Upjohn and family. Atkinses. The family was soon busy getting known as Lake Al-Gon-Quin. The young him ready. He started out in a suit of governor of Michigan. Being no railroad Barneses, Parkers, Grandma Younus and here, he drove through the country with a man went for his best girl in a stagecoach, sheep gray’ made at home for his stay in Captain Geer’s family. The tea parties Ann Arbor, to study law, which he did, team, sometimes having to be gone many accompanied by the minister, Zera L. too, must not be forgotten, when it was a Hoyt and Dr. John Roberts as best man. days. He will be remembered as a laige working his way and studying in Judge treat to have tlie gold band china brouuht Hawkins and Judge Lawrence’s offices. "The happy couple went to housekeep­ man, very genial and cheery, with such out. The sleigh rides, loo. — going ing in w'hat is now (1936) known as the Naturally hearing people were coming a hearty laugh that it was contagious and Uncle John Holbrook's, who had a large McCoy home, then consisting of the to Hastings, he followed. About 1842 a way of making everyone welcome — dairy farm in Woodland, where they upright (rivo-slory part) set on posts and or '43 he settled here, and began the always room for one more at his home. made a fine cheese the same as lJie\ a lean-to. In a year or two, the two lots practice of law. A few lawyers had come On the first day of November 1846, he did in their old home at Gous emeur. just east were purchased, a home built on before him but they went away, so Isaac “About this lime. Charles G. Holbrook, was joined in marriage with Mary Delta the comer the other lol used as a garden. A. Holbrook was the first permanent another lawy er, arrived belter remem­ Kenfield. who came here from Auburn, This, for years, was the happy home of lawyer and Hastings was his home for bered by a later generation. (According N.Y., with her brother Hiram Johnson a large family — nine children, seven lo the Allegan and Barry^ County Historv grow'ing up, two others dying in infancy. book, Charles G. Holbrook was a brother It was also the home of a much-loved lo Isaac and joined him in the practice of nephew, Graham Townsend, the brave little law in 1857.) lad who came through the wilderness from “In tile spring when die sitting room Diewitt, Clinton County, lo live with them. carpel was up for housedeaning. the Names of the children w'ere Edward young people had parties, and when an A. Holbrook, Frank H. Holbrook, Mary Italian little ‘Camille,’ as ihey call him. a Holbrook Hamilton, Julia Rebecca street musician with a harp, was in town, Holbrook McLaughlin, Harriet Louisa the boys would bring him home lo help Holbrook Cole, Anna Lee Holbrook furnish music for dancing. The parents Carnahan. Agnes Cleveland Holbrook enjoy ed this, too. There were also many Sage, Isaac Arthur Holbrook and musical evenings when young people William Henry Holbrook. ot die town would drop in and sing and The children received their education play. Julia, singing the ‘Brtxik,’ and in the old schoolhouse on the hill, later Frank with his guitar. This all went to the older ones going to college in Ann make a happy home, in the days without Arbor, Olivet and Painesville, Ohio. moving pictures, radios and aulomobiles, The family took part and was inter“The interesting pioneer meetings ested in the affairs of the village and were attended at Union Hall and the fair Can dogs understand what dog might understand the lone but had decided musical talent. Mr. and — once being held on the old court­ not the word. a human says? Mrs. Holbrook, when east, ordered an house square, later on the fairgrounds instrument made like a friend's piano. It Thal’s how human brains process Jonathan, 10, III where everyone and everything in the language, too. was the first one in Hastings, coming by houses seemingly went, that the ladies freight as far as Battle Creek and, as there might serve meals — (with the) proDear Jonathan, We also know that most dogs can There’s no doubt that the relation­ was no railroad here, (the piano) was learn between 90 and 165 words. ceeds (going) for the church. brought the rest of the way by an ox team ship between humans and dogs is That’s about how many words most See HOLBROOK on 13 special. But does your pup under­ human toddlers know. stand everything you tell them? But there have been some excep­ I asked my friend Cassidy Cordon. tional dogs. The most famous might She’s a veterinarian at Washington be Chaser. She was a border collie Stale University. who learned more than 1,000 words. She told me that dogs understand She could learn new words by infer­ lots of human words. But dogs also ence. That’s using information you pay attention to their human’s tone already know' to figure out someof voice and body language to figure Thursday, Aug. 8 - Movie Memo­ Tuesday, Aug. 13 - Baby Cafe. 10 thing you don't know. out what the human means. ries and Milestones watches a 1958 Let’s say someone added a new a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Let say you leach your dog that film starring Paul Newman. Joanne toy to Chaser’s toy pile and asked Summer reading must be finished walk" means you're going to take Newman and Orson Welles. 5 p.m. her to retrieve it by name. She could by Aug. 17, a stroll. Your dog friend might rec­ Monday, Aug. 12 - Crafting Pas­ look at all those toys and eliminate More information about these and ognize the word "walk.” But they sions, 10 a.m.; Lift Every Voice Author the ones she already knew. Then she might also notice that you’re pick­ other events is available by calling Visit: J.R. Reynolds, author of "Some­ could figure out the new word must ing up their leash or putting on your thing Bigger than Ourselves," 6 p.m. the library, 269-945-4263. mean the unfamiliar toy. shoes. They might pay attention to That’s pretty impressive, but how excited your voice sounds— it’s still a lot fewer words than and whether that matches your tone you probably know. The average when you taught them the word I O-year-old human knows about walk. 20,000 words—and adds anoth­ If a different person delivers the er 20 words to their vocabulary word differently or if you say a every single day. happy thing in a different lone of -AUGUST 8-14 We also know that dogs seem to voice, you may not get the same understand more when listening to response,’’ Cordon said. Those interested can register for these events and find more a human they know. Maybe that’s She told me we know a lot about information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ because humans have been building this because scientists trained dogs close friendships with dogs for about to lie down inside MRI machines. 30,000 years. Aug. 1-31 —Aug. Storybook Then they watched images of the Community Education & Recreation Cordon told me that humans and Walk: “Poo-Dunit?: A Forest Floor dog’s brain while humans talked to Center. Barry County Great Start dogs adapted and evolved together. Mystery" by Katelyn Aronson; them. They know that one side of a Collaborative, Hastings Public “We changed our behavior and dog’s brain recognizes words. The illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. Library and Pierce Cedar Creek trained ourselves as we trained The Storybook Walk is free and other side recognizes tone. Institute. them,’’ she said. “Thal’s why we When the word and the tone self-guided on the Black Walnut Saturday, Aug. 10 — Wild matched—like saying “good boy can accomplish what we can with Trail. Rice Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon. dogs now.’’ in a happy voice—both sides of the Aug. 1-31 — Animal Tracks on Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute dog’s brain were active. When the It just goes to show that anything the Trails. Be a nature detective and the Gun Lake Tribe, Matchword and tone didn’t match—like is paw-sible when you’re besties. and learn about common animal E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of saying “no” in a happy voice—the Dr. Universe tracks you may encounter on the Potawatomi Indians for education PCCI trails. and discussion of wild rice. Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Friday, Aug. 9 — Dine-in More information about Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer Movie; Migration Style. 6:30 these events can be found at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. This on the Institute's website at event is hosted by the Hastings CedarCreekInstitute. org. « *.fe i *4 r.f "’’ll SiSiKS -f fif 1 I a J bill S8» Ijiili ’i 4^^ ■5 * I I I ■th’ J I if* 7^. .< -wb «K V 14 JI s 'I Fa 9 •V A I X */-s' 3<%’' <4 *• r •• M w •M.J "-'•Its teedfcJSft f ' “Beier I ' '5**» ‘ I J I A 4 • 44 IIH I• I —'(M r •.% *4“ 7' Ww ■ a, ( ■EJ > * *»** :ssteimrtBiffitai I -*• iW is wits iff K mi 11 / 9 rcliis toMurtftffllwtote fJWiliisUwjlljffiliillii W)te,tt(taltoii lliM{,iWiMMlE|rt(l Man’s best friend on 5-S'W hc-fte rtf*’* _ _ (Ji I I HiCH jpilan. *4 ASK DR. UNIVERSE W,tert«f(!taitosttj iMitihteiiiijsfcta WRtgpMnNlik pni^DlteAiillySeeef. Cmi'ilisiliimMi • jggBfitbj 44 44 *4 I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE 44 Sen*®p5*»l (hjOJt' .. P^r i-9 .... ,>s<**ai** PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS «4 44 44 *f ukI *5* ' p» '! .-z 5it»f I 44 W' R I « ♦ |6. ♦ i I �.0 1 r I I I 1 8 f HastingsBanner com WWW THE HASTiN<, BAH^ _ Thursday, August 8, 2024 J * * VIEV' < I I i * “ ri fw ' I k SPECIAL PAGES r A k. F > t > *• k r rr > I 4 r * t * •X / -w A t 1 A '-4S 4 V 4 > •1 f.i I 1 k I p' t Tf V I . t 4 •• r-^ w Ik f ' **jl ■ 4 kJ • tf i'Tv- !^r k ni I I fl I I t I I b I I I I I ll < 'f 't. 1 . t J 1 e. i 1 In an election year, the Barry Expo Center and surrounding areas featured many political candidates. Pictured above, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf stands in front of a replica of an old-timey jail. (Above) Mason-based Elliott's Amusements entertained Barry County Fair-goers once again this year with carnimal rides and games. Photos by Jayson Bussa I i I ) J « ) • r 1 ■i .1 ■TJ r * ’ ' r d <■ f I i ; * p* P : r • ^4 4 ( s ' •41 &• r by SIS’'' t * t f I 1 FA c I f 'J I I « H Organizers thrilled with continued success good fortune of Barry County Fair J ★ Livestock auction brings in JAYSON BUSSA Editor Packed grandstands. A severe storm or two. Thousands of dollars raised at the livestock auction. Thrill seekers howling on the rides. An unexpected hiccup or two. Political candidates making their pitch with an election right around the comer. That’s the Barry County Fair for you. Dennis Redman, president of the Barry County . ..... Fair Board, and the hundreds of volunteers that help put on the annual event don’t necessarily chase certain numbers when it comes to attendance or^money generated. But, even Redman will be quick to tell you that his team has seen a streak of highly successfill fairs, and this year was no different. R 7 I ( t '1 1 I ('I I.. ■ V >k J n I I I I •■S 3 I J k ( 1 /I 1 u I I •A', .L-»'' «3S 46 J lk¥ :/vK 4 t r 9 I flB » See SUCCESS on 13 t . k “We are pleased to continue our tradi- ' J * » .4 .. tion of giving back to the communities we serve with our first donation in Barry County,” he added. In the last year alone, \fiew Newspaper Group supported nonprofits in their cir­ culation area with $130,000 worth of cash donations as well as tens-of-thousands more of in-kind advertising and publicity promoting nonprofits and civic organizations. “We are humbled that reader support and that of our advertisers has allowed View Newspaper Group to give back and support the communities we serve at that level,” said Smith. “Giving back is an important part of being a community newspaper.” .5 I I I View Newspaper Group makes contribution to MSU Extension to benefit 4-H, FFA In an effort to give back to the community which it serves, View Newspaper Group presented a $ 1,000 check to members of the MSU Extension office in Barry County last week. The donation will benefit students in both 4-H and FFA programs. View Newspaper Group is privileged to add our support to another genera­ tion of 4-H and FFA youth and their families, said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith. “Bany County, like the other Michigan counties our 21 newspapers serve, has a rich agricultural history and tradition. It is encouraging to see so many students continue in that tradition and prepare to write the next chapter of history. k I I I I I t;s 0 I 4. ^1®* Since 2021, the fair has been the beneficiary of out­ standing weather and highly successful attractions and grandstand events that have allowed the fair i^You always to thrive, continually pushing to new highs for attendance and revenue. However, 2023 has have a few hiccups proven to be the gold standard, setting the when you have 40,000 high water mark in both categories. While this year’s fair certainly didn’t eclipse that people put into a venue and nearly flawless year, it came close. when you get 3,000 to So far, it’s going to be hard for us to change anything in 2025,” Redman said 4,000 4-H families in about the board’s “if it's not broken, don’t there, but for the most fix it” mentality to keeping the streak of part, it really went off successful fairs alive. “It just will be. Our grandstand events are getting some traction'.. without a hitch. 9^ for the most part, the attendance at the grand­ ) tennis Redman stand is very well with what we have.” president, Barry County “It’s hard to compare 2024 to 2023, but if you Fair Board $1,057,642.75 for 4-H students '1 • ft. kS I •# I' w < * A 1 b 4 i ^SnR: be te^&3fro(y_ f 'j\ A > € ■> .1 I —i n JT'j .-.r* ■^_ I 1 I. Ku' % je' ' € I• I Hl k t 1 4' b I * 4w J1 I“ t A**- t .J fi r/.f '■Sj t View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith (far right) hands a check to Arin Bowen, 4-H Program Coordinator for Barry County, s’ X *.10 j for $1,000. Photo by Jayson Bussa e b I TlflVI * -fr A » - .■^' j’ ‘ -J^A. 1 » iNe support We proudly support 4-H ana the FFA J 1’^ i. Os, A . V ♦» < ‘r-'l <c E r* t* 'f ’/ ' FFA i I I J Ii ’ENGRAVING’ BANNERS ’ YARD SIGNS ’ CAR VINYL GRAPHICS s V. J COURTSIDE OF HASTINGS 122 W. MILL ST, • 269-948-2811 SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY f« r / 269-948-5775 www.courtsideinc.com ’ email: courtsideinc@gmail .com Il Find Us on Facebook Congrotulatioiu 4-41 & TTj MemberA oa a job Wea Done at the Dorry Countu, Toir! H 1 Funeral Home www.greenridge.com V I ,- MCJOKR 1 1 I 117 N. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE ’ 517-852-9207 «** ij BBS 2169 W. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 J • A* Realty, Inc. ■ APPAREL • TROPHIES • MEDALS tJ A' greenridqe ’ f I t \ 1 s 269-945-3252 I • • t J) yl r ' > ♦ * < '4 �w » ir www.HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 * BUUOr OODNJIBUIIK 6OAtw> s ■ 'Hi' jl- 9 L I B* i 'A 1 '4 1 I lJ I • I wi • .1" J HR 5‘ . 1 r I ^>-41 ? •I n !*IU^ F! •• I ■''■ 11 t BrtRRHf Ffl . F* r i 1 li ■£2ii.4 * • u *S1 4 i •n it t r Y 4. r I kb •f b*> r • >*. > 'K # », r; J J* 4 . % a ■R J'i a r 4& 4 1 7W s LJ t\I (> t' T I- 4 V a 49 H — 4 • >• -pF F ST M .J 4* ‘ i. •» r t M >w lf£ , .*# b R- b •!«4 ■■''' • < 4 1 r V 2 k I I H III X Sydney Osborne (right) stands with her Grand Champion goat. an T* 1. I fi-K iflU • «» A . .* Along with raising the Grand Champion, Sydney Osborne also raised this year's Reserve • AJ Lorenz (right) raised this years Grand Champion goat carcass, purchased by Stanton Farms. Holly Casarez's (left) goat won Grand Champion in the dairy doe quart of milk category. L . . nTTavMiHHBtaB.' ..i. Barry vounry I • w. •M - ALUWW I a* smwwa E A TJ J '■ "J » 5. i '^farifs J-■ii.1 ^ .*r» X f 1 it I *2 r* ”< i. T^»*'** 5“*** L’f-\ >x < 4. Refe* • >rxx 1 w **a * 4 »I ! • aa: Ll »• ■ * 1 sut • anise 9«n> CoMk ■ttir - PWUR 1 RIMB V L4 ■-a ^bd '^|6% z I .Ri smr3 t Buev I V / * '1 r I < iwmiE I •t ■ iNun CAKT ri MIIIBR .’ ♦ w '■ J ■'’fl*’ ► K 1 1 I k- f fl ;r»£^ ■^TZZ I I M* •> »• f & ’3 I I I < wr Group mates contiWon lion to Wt 4'H, FFA Allison Mainstone (left) is this year’s Grand Champion in junior speed, with Elly Deblaay (right) taking home the title of Reserve Champion. « BKOOIOJN T 1 I*. Vb I hi 1 J «. ^K^uuma Z n I a> 5 :c'v. * I L .V • r ban) .County ■•'I - . A' *« I 1 temisWiiaii * / 4' Samantha Jackson (right) is this year’s Grand Champion in the junior English championship. Cora Shanhals (left) was Reserve Champion. < ax it* '*tn 1 fl I In this year’s senior English championship, Lauren Gilbert (right) won Grand Champion, and Madison Koons (left) won Reserve Champion. lit Sai;: <r f'JKSijft r • f 1 1 A rp b J * > » > It •* I- R I 1? t J < fl* I A --UJ hT ! k i I \ > 1 k r 1 f A I' 1 > • •> b f * V* . k. J 4*r t. I ./ ? ^abiajs fl 4 I > 111 1 <” • DEBIAAY 4 I J. ♦ aiY •c 4 i: ^jmR—. I 1 i • ’1. f r.; It I SMMnM X ' 5£7 MAiRsniric KAUrai SUBF HOBEk «M» ■ Siarv Qumu I I 1 r 4 (ijT.TnT.1 ■•r —i ' I 1 . - s S&Cfcjjrru. r* This year’s senior speed Grand Champion is Sam Pavlik (left), with Miley Runkel as Reserve Champion. i Z' 4 >• *♦4 > IE- s .’t « r--.. * Brooklyn Bracy (right) was named Grand Champion in senior performance this year. Lauren Gilbert was Reserve Champion. f A < m* ' h' s w Taylor Casey (right) is 2O24’s Grand Champion halter showman. Natalie Miller was named Reserve Champion in halter showmanship. .> 1^ ^.r » T c» 1 I r 'i / * b • f nu I '1 < 1 b k IM V Ml 1 T I «1 • I 1 ’ I « t -.4 •’bW < F ^e- iw: ** 4 I • • «• I ** * ' 3^ 1 4-* i i; i I I . '4AA» r .7 1^.' 44 This year’s horse state delegates include (left to right) Madison Koons, Lauren Gilbert, Keirra Halloran, Brooklyn Bracy, Taylor Casey, Emma Koons, Mendan Phillips, Jenna Hubert, Cadynce Ringleka, Addison Morgan, Cadence Vanooy. Lakyn Conway, Samantha Pavlik and Braxton Steele. t.A* RUNKa I L ^■. J MILLER T A I.. [* BAYUE QUERSNEY MiLET r I ■'*1 T fl r« .«4 BOYD PHILUPS ^•9 it t MIA JQHSiN 1 W* W* LAURa •i P<T fc rjiA WIERS 1 * w VICraRUK mcK CHOU WEBB K ■TT ■la-f f cifliiRB ** -flam: DMVHr 5?* W-. KAYLA RBBB nns mufflOR r w CAOANCE b flR^ ‘ *1 F K i?-3ri "Ml » Horse state show alternates for 2024 include (from left) Mylee Wiers, Chloe Webb, Victoria Tack, Kayla Boyd, Cadence Johnson, Mia Miller, Laurel Phillips, Miley Runkel and Baylie Guernsey. I s Congratulations on another successful Fair! highpoint COMMUNITY BANK ^S'TlTVj 1*888-422-2280 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 A v ft highpointcommunitybank.com B? mAuto Member FDIC fi I..A 4^ 5 ( 1 'fj ................. >1^ ,t I I »» z l» INGS z APPLIANCE w • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Proud Supporter of Barry County Youth. 4-H & FFA or c t7cK • Major & Minor Repairs • Check Engine Light & Electrical • Diagnosis • Transmission Flushes • Coolant Flushes • Fuel System Cleaning 269-948-2121 Owners Jerry & Patty Ballard 269-945-4284 OPEN M-F 8ani-5pm • ♦ ♦ > »* fl sfl 229 N. Broadway, Hastings 130 Vtf. State Street • Downtown Hastings J Blue Seal °’Exceito,x» ' '«sa:« f k I- 4, K ! I �•l 1 10 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 non-uvestock winners BARRY COUNTY EMR k V -A •■ * MB I 7 4 Lit I’.rt •> 4 •* * Hl * u.J. -t > a •1 I j ?• « 3* A' ♦ *■ ?• V >'• ♦ •4 •r .fl I J ipc * M b Dozens of 4-Hers were awarded Best of Show for their non-livestock projects. The projects ranged from journaling to woodworking to rockets. 4-Hers were honored for their Outstanding non-livestock projects at the 2024 Barry County Fair last month. / J *? «• rabbit S CA>r/ WINNERS M BARRY COUNTY BUR * in 1 c jJii. • > dl fl' >• 1 ( I •'«« COUHTH^ * MIR I 1 % • I s. I L< 40 fl !J FdWCOUHPJ «»>W ff f ’ !IS ( i I COWTHfl 1IR r ■J r J uiBARin r WM 024 /*4M « i “I r- { »• » i 1 J J y . K « J . t, 6 F > 4 i ‘^.1 ' k/> 3 ♦ F ■ II Chloe Wymer’s (right) Grand Champion homegrown pen of three roasters was purchased by Chad Miller's Southside Auto Body. t t fl M i ’t V Marley Manszewski (right) shows off her Grand Champion homegrown pen of three fryers. I* •.* I / I * t r < 4U -*tr. ■ ■mi. VlI L ^•5* .fl J z -J. / —W *! " RW -7’ ♦?»<»* > 4 1 * JW’ -tt-l The 2024 Grand Champion purchased pen of three fryers belonged to Nolan Miller (left). ■ Alexandria Roslund (right) is pictured with her purchased pen of three roasters, which earned her the Grand Champion designation in that category. r’ I .BflRRM COUNT! couiin 1 'i MIR M ~7 I I I c 371 V. • kV fl 1 4 r I «l ■ I iI I tr k I 1 J J I « be f s. t I*. ** 4. COUNTM i HR i fl ■fl J 1 a * 1 » 1 I > 4 ■'P '’V 4 Sir GrarJ^®^., A' » >* . .4 ■ ^.9 reff A SecsSf® / ; *x Cu^ flfl. < ♦. %, W 9 ■ iP'\ ♦ I*-'- V* t' ;. . > 4 a .A' 1’ T> I ...^ A-*: I I-1 M '.'.±:Ifliflflilii , • Maci Callihan raised this year’s Grand Champion purchased single fryer. £ fl t *> IMlI ■ipF'afltt', h BfeBM Ms •* .■ ■^ •» Marley Manszewski also raised this year's Grand Champion homegrown single fryer. Madeline Curtis (right) with her Reserve Champion purchased fryer. Cooper Harrison’s (center) homegrown single roaster won him Grand Champion in that category. ■ V 'I •••■^ I** r » ' >1 We support 4-H & FFA ' Youth of Barry County 2 r* ^5 .4 ■ 1 «l • laiiilfiMlilinVT •z F’ fl i g 4 I * 'fl Fi^ t' 4 IV ^^fl* a Mtk » 4 7 a T> ■ : -J* '. r X\ ,• * I I k 4> '4» w i I V fl* ** I fl 1 -■ V « ’<d. 1 I I 4 f Qt 5 I h xJ II 1S It 1 j v Uf. 2 » 1 y { 1 I * fl-' w WF. iiiillllllin &w*» 'Since 19A0' '5 11 149 W. State St, Hastings 'Ff, 7 Abigail Augustine (right) won Reserve Champion in 2024 for her purchased single roaster. J » I JJ J ■i « A r ?.' J'£i 11^ ■ ■ flu I COUNT! »I » 'A BMm REAL ESTATE 4 I Abilene Jibson (left) raised the Reserve Champion single roaster in 2024. .I I . <* I I I r IE? I '*fl’ •:t- 269-945-5182 t e « e bC*«e J I « I I I SOUTHSIDE AUTO BODY ^-1 Large Animal Pictures Conaratulations t^2024 taken by 4’H Partiemnts y Dan Goggins 1 !r Tfl r 2295 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 269-908-7445 ^eo-gsa--! 239 ■1. .fl / chad@millersouthsideauto,com Follow me on Facebook taaI > <X iS, A XI s ?» «• we support the youth of Barry County and the 17r‘ Barty County Fair, A A.' jj .'V* p r 1 I fl .1 r* ^4, *• t I f k r . c fA ••Jj •— 9 I I SEPTIC SERVICE .«21 II Joe Lyons & John Curtis, Owner/Operators V 4 -gj 1 ' > H I* f I ■ > T^om ServicjB& J < ¥ . X Fiber-Voice - Data ’’Ol K. ■'pe^ Gong rats to all the 4 4 • = A i;rt participants of 4-H and FFA 1 X yl‘. 623-9005 • 945-0043 vtfww.mei.net ' V' I’l \ .V kM I I I I I 3305 West Quimby Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 ’i', f ' I 269.945.4240 I rfl * r •S' » fl I ri r I > ( I r' ■ ■W ** T* ^1 V ♦ ♦ c **. , ^,-2 *1.4 ■ *» r. t' f'-r A -ck /r* .' >*.■ *1 ♦T u �— 0, I b •m r ek I X i.: (Ik.V K \ fel: BARRY COUNTY EMR hi If V I r W’' I F .. A , I I r-’TT-.—rs^ ( V A A «» ; i 5?T. 7? r « < ~ * a mombimm.. f'l IK I 1 4 I 8611 l: '' r» : I, ■*- S T'V : I I » JR! I I % y 4 t 4 I 1 £ <* J < ( :n 'i -5 w •r ). ^.<r.’ Charles Mattice (right) of the Lakewood Community 4-H club shows off his Reserve Champion wether, purchased by Hoffman Bros., Inc, 7 > 1 t -I - .• X •rr • ♦ Tessa Shellenbarger left this year's fair with lots of new hardware. She also raised this year’s Grand Champion ewe. 1 t i f . 4 Tessa Shellenbarger (right) took home the gold at this year’s Barry County Fair, raising the Supreme Champion wether. She belongs to the Lakewood Community 4-H club. I : I /X -i 1V I J J I SUs r h k i « •s1-J ta 4 p f L ( .Ai •{^ ■■ t I A I k f-. .1 w1 I s ri t » 4 •ru I * S4 I 1 \C/ I iHf touK^ z J- r fl .•« I ♦A I Ur LI' . &4 ■ « E > I r 1 SHEEP WINNERS BP'-.r 4vi^j»ixr ■ flil. t I u 4 < I t I . I 1 I •’ r k 1 ■'& . •• 9 * d. 4- • • *>* r* »• 9l' Amelia Mattice (right) raised this year’s Reserve Champion ewe. She also belongs to the Lakewood Community club. Noelle Smith (center) celebrates her Grand Champion carcass win in the sheep category. t I • 1 ^<7 s z. X I ly i * BARRY COUNTY EAIR r* *> 9 •. i • f t6 I ; '.! R <» SWINE WINNERS I I* I w r • TT.—'Xiir : iii^ . .-A* . X :b 1*1* > ' H X % 'I*. ' J ’ »• I .1 I I T 1 Us s t? 2Q ^A'r.A 4 h »* I a t- ♦ 1 /'■ I* * r L f. > *4 3 H 'lE \ =."'^ -*1 1 I z ' 1.A « I T I :< *4 I £ 9 < 4 h r » t r r k I' ri I .c - •/ •I I I t 'I e A l/0lXA*k^3 *5-n □'2^2 .F. 5' A ^sjcef^l A 1 -TO V 9 I *•? ■MJ, I 11 Il 1 >-/ <u9 J V- ..• > > >• A 1 bit £• I *; I * r» V • > r; N<u « 1 n '•'j^ i- V Ik . l■^ 441 t9 < V' Jackson Hayes also raised 2O24’s Grand Champion gilt, purchased by Joe & Barb’s Septic Service. Kylie Curtis (center) was awarded last month for her Reserve Champion gilt, weighing in at 243 pounds. She also was named the top intermediate swine showman. <Br s >■4*2^ « V. «w * 1 •i Jackson Hayes (left) of BC Rustlers raised this year’s Supreme Champion market hog, weighing in at 244 pounds. Bradford White purchased the award-winning hog. :oui(n I I I X '? •“* t II I) I*" .k' ••* •*' 14 it; > 11 « *• J. r 4• <■ I .. "T I T 1 L t i i ** I ! . I -I . I m .--4 Ri f f ll 7 S 4 : ‘1 ?5 11 ♦ »• 1 1 t r * I 7 1, 7r .15' :0 . -i ’ I n •1 .’''• 1 I« I i r I • kr i X J** •T -K. a ,•» e L C Lakewood Community’s Emma Geukes won Reserve Champion barrow this year. Olivia Meeker of the Hill N Dale club raised the swine r category’s Grand Champion carcass this year. .‘.I W.« *• V I V BARRT COUNTY EAIR if BEEF WINNERS p >/ 1 r/ I iMmokiv 2reA>4i • 'T- »J •r. r '!<! 'I ns I k I IF k ■ I £J 1 '*^- »< s». 4 ««» ». t B'O I F r^< ) ' €.; » j 22-w 44 ' '.4a ' , r I *>^a > We Feed People! k Worship Sundays at 10:00 am and Tuesdays at 5:00 pm 1 IT'-’ < Located in the Heart of Hastings for a Purpose ’I' %x Green Street Church is located at 209 W. Green St. Case Shellenbarger (right) raised this year’s Grand Champion steer. Shellenbarger belongs to the Lakewood Community 4-H club. I I te .im'wf, 4 r I I ••> t I I Mtol I 7r I I F V I: * i I I M' r I II I ■ 6 4 X r* I •b <' ‘Wr* . f » ’* ? r- I. >(• Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. « r' I Serving Barry County since 1979 With Offices in DELTON and HASTINGS t ' sBp ^iT •» M ■ ■ I '•* vv ’ k ■ . '♦ V7. V Fl r’A- .c « II F t r k. ‘-Sm * c V Ilk 'X I ^*4 •' L A, , -I Autumn Mayack (center) stands with her Reserve Champion steer, purchased by Morgan Electric. She belongs to the Hill N Dale club. II ^ir ■>< Supporting the Barry County Fair and bounty Youth through the I 'S' 4-H Livestock Auctions ^v L » I SSSBBBK < I I I I I lk« t ► t iI i I SB For more info: www.greenstreetumc.faith or 269-945-9574 > .1 ?! ? <. / J*- I r- .« IA kr> I t- 7^ i « 4..*-’ ■^^eJbarWrsised ^teCwis^igfe R eE CHUROH < V I J lBi:£"e'T^A7 w f J. •i_. k GBE B >f. Jflt b 4 r«. Bj i - I I j r I I r F fl ■ from 1 I Li Congratulations to All Barry County Fair Participants! > If t*.3 1 I 1 I Delton 269-623-5115 » Hastings 269-948-3720 r * <•> r f. r' ?F : I I I I » »• ' I .•iJT'i If 1 «• •k I I I r J I ! i « « n •I * !/ r ? s 1. I kW i w 1 I I. r t ? I F-rW. ■M»kB |.n^ r, k- .I A •0 W. ' A . \ i ■ I' 1 I I * r a&s .. LLC 7r USDA and Custom Livestock Harvest & Processing < I ' T* ■I r I V I A, I f t 1 is »* •9 •'. r# fF ■ ♦ • ■ I 4 ^ioUp §Upp©gTil^ .? .si I ' ** ; ’•• X 'T-1. Iw 4 ► t' •l. . ■ .•> A •1.* I I** Everett Dingman (right) of the Baseline Club raised this year’s Champion homegrown steer. Dingman is part of the Baseline Club. laa fX ©F FIFA & 4hlH Yoder’s Portable Buildings 2033 M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml Proud Supporter of the / FFA 4"H r k I •’YOU CAN'T BEAT ; QUALITY" ; A A 4 k r L-t* YODER’S 269-200-2299 616-891-8447 3892 92nd St S.E., Caledonia, MI r * “Come see Chuck A r . ■•5 . • •lI ff-I kM 1 www.cale(loniapackin^.com -PORTABLE- BUILDINGS IWfl lie >»fl9 A ♦ ♦ ♦ • S kA.. « \ »< I t / 1 £ �J b •lHl Ft * 12 wwwHastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 V barky COUNTY EMR POULTRY WINNERS r J I I -(’ 41. id . I BA BflRRS^bTOUNTM © 2- tr. 1 o t / •> s< z « At, I k J Z 1 r s » : -x/ ,T *4 —*T t J IW V '" 9 *__ _4 Bft. f W I »' /X r coum V % i I T wni II ARRM * !" > r FI 4 ■-< b a * I I t . J » ! .V i 1 J > A * > t ;» ■' :U" ' .\fi ..t. • ■ * ■■’W. 1/.1^ 'iAA/W Z •z I 1 < ♦ *1 Hi L L&8 A” I r -•*: I J0 IIH BA BARRM COUNT'FAIR A r»- -.41V * •< BA i 't COU .1IR '1 »J 4 V 4 I 1 X. 4 , •• OUNTH 4 1 IJ i/ IT’ I r • 4 I •X I o - 'f f'1 <;' .1 I Tvb •. •A \ f JZ <1 I « s Z’ tf2' I • *h .V it ■.,•* ■ > f I u S' A ' J^Bfl t I 4 t I A. - J > « *?/ J L. I '4 V *•« ri f• -I- .? • A a M s I A ll f-* ’^' *' .A ’t >1, O' X •' p•>. • 4, 'J. • L ..... • Rs ♦ I r£ It,. COUNTS F^IR 1 i T •• •I p Levi Boomsma’s (right) Grand Champion turkey tom was purchased by Bradford White. Treyson Rounds’ (right) Grand Champion market turkey hen was purchased by Otto’s Turkey Farm in Middleville. Hunter Seaben (center) raised this year’s Grand Champion market goose. Maryrose Beard (center) stands with her Grand Champion dozen of eggs. Redwood Construction purchased the eggs. w irv B—r- f Charity Garno (center) raised this j year's Grand Champion roaster hen.; River Reed’s (right) Grand Champion roaster cock was purchased by Rodney and Connie Vaughn. Laana Hooker’s (center) pen of three market ducks earned her the title of Grand Champion in her category. Travis Mosqueda (left) raised this year's Grand Champion pen of three fryers. r & * 9 71 r 7 ' ■.< 1 JJ s I I 3^1] itlf « a r r, s na ------- PZl DMKKl UUUNI i r .• •II I A.'I k I •1^ 1 r i FAIR i;;'!<r .. '4# r«W t *1 ••»J ---- ' X' • • 4 t • I* s f JI V p* f. 4 ( n r i <*r: h f?z/ V -.j' 4 '■ >'‘•K*' s' ’ ^A>*zn IBxS This year's single fryer Grand Champion was raised by Jack Greenland (right). aK w* A'* ' Violet Bird’s (right) single roaster duck won Grand Champion in its category this year. J I 1 :A 3^ U- » f 5 f I b «■ .. •) >> I -"If* A • V1 z . -.a ♦< X ■ > I S T' 4 . 4r fl I i- ilcl 7 k 1 I n p *4i'; I A * t ■■ I I .a; 4- X;i.r T, . f4 ?f a..i./’. ! C^NTW ^ftFA '^^‘- ifSf^ r N OM J SfiMi 4. I I fl . 4a* 4 I BdRm couKn < ’^AIR 4 9 1 • '’a A. F. -13 J . 7 A e 1 » Leigha Jones was awarded the title of Reserve Champion for her market goose. •If at Colton Guy (left) raised this year’s Reserve Champion market turkey hen. OUMI 11 \ • A3 •z >1 f 3 fl AR2M COUNT i^AIR t »> sm ( A' r 4v jtnrP' T*i 9 fl 1 r* . •5» 5 : 19 i «S'J» ___ £4 T > '•W-s flH .fl u i ♦ r A I I ]9te5^a:£.□ J? «JK«t4U f** ( T ♦ » i ■«A • .■i 1 » 4 f 4 < ■ir'*? L; b- Khloe Blantz (left) raised this year’s Reserve Champion pen of three fryers. barrm A. FA i *s 23 «4t* * z« f HS? 41 L^i? I* -h1' W i I t ri i I fil ) J 4 ' I ‘ \ Ji. ? .Univ: ti ► ’’k ^•r... f ^7 'f •r «« *v J 'i-- •** I ■ ** * .' -.K a.. « < **^i;*^ : *• - *'* 1 **. J?- ; A *•% 4,' * •I, * ' -*• •l »/ > i t X “ < V s k ■QtJ. > 1. 4 I r t i. 1 #• ' i *- J .J i I ' A2l ♦ ■' « 1 1 a 'Mil I .' ^jj U,(C I 1 OUNHii r r «. •' }3* 024’^i -i •• ?aas2:T:-.y ; lift*. > I t •Jb* • tel Sarah Ogden (center) raised this year’s Reserve Champion roaster cock. r w 4 I * ^•»rar • t I* I» Si <:> < lU? MIR JNTM SC.I J .WIIIVIVI ^ww t: , ,r Annemarie Allerding (right) won Reserve Champion for her pen of three market ducks. »• I 1 • >• X^..: Alena Thompson’s (right) market turkey tom won her the title of Reserve Champion this year. .r 9 >»»■ 1 •■bMhbI ■2:j I 4 I 1 :»•<’t * \ r .V- I .--4 Hid i V. r I. 6 4l f »* • ' - .'A B MHM ♦»' I. I• t J > vLk« kf * ‘A' r>. I 4^ Addison Okeiey’s (left) roaster hen won Reserve Champion in that category. This year’s Reserve Champion single fryer chicken was raised by Levi Greenland (right). l?k“’ Maguire Simmons (right) raised this year’s Reserve Champion single roaster duck. ’’Ilk:, 4) * .• c % '"*x X C '•<11 X *^1** -- J Looking for a Photographer? » ( > tL^ 5 I ’th.''- « M r t i .:^- . >1 cctufue/ •a- Lti I ? > • L''<' yX COUNCll^ t I ^.■ '■^ k. fa ?- I 'i * ' •*: if SCHOLARSHIP ruii'Mi-r FUND ^OTDOG . ’FI I •f r >4^ V I t. JH A /.• • • ^52^. > ■Ik' «k •« I i'’i » ’n V H* I '» .»«• I iV A <1 J V K OFFERS ••♦ • Seniors • Family • Couples • Children • Engagement & Surprise Engagement • Pets • All Your Photography Needs « •«.* 'A'' » I I -iia d tf I A f rXi; V « Dogs for dollars flj I I i I 4 * 4-H Advisory Council doles out yearly scholarships My studio is located in Woodland, Michigan Bring in this adfor. $20.00 TOWARD YOUR PHOTO PACKAGE I V '?a Follow me on Facebook ' ■ / ? k J ** •»< Call 269-908-7445 for additional information. < B' J I •t 1, i: ( L 'X The Barry County 4-H Advisory Council has developed a scholarshin to help 4-H members fund continuing education beyond high schoof • •• a I r •. Funding to support this is raised by the annual hot dog sale „> at the fair. Recipients for 2024 scholarship include Adrianne VanDenbura , Blake Pillars, Diego Coipel, Lilian Lester, Lydia Hilton and Maelea Martin. JU ’ i L’ ‘^*1-*^’ ■'■■'? V f I iSt’ I r, ■'» iv ' J -T£sf^ I .v; >u i I 'V'A I « I r '■ ♦ ♦ ♦ I h • V )r>. 'v*«A k ■' T4 �*> WWW HastingsBonner enm THE HASTINGS BANNER .9 4 ' 11 ft M. k I b I \v I I I N J ii ( . »• •{ A' ’ I r I 1 —t . ^• I ? * 1 > > i <• V. J4 JI L? V .$^31 I : •' sl‘'' '’kA' >w * r 13 Thursday, August 8, 2024 Jl aZ - z 1 Z' X 1 7 X < * V X s s ■ ..I ■ ■■■ V .r t t p k I ♦ r /★r'K fir: t /• V I / f« « L Siti < J* -- .W Ml — • * •vs* > -W 1^ t 4 jX l» I S?’ - 7 J JT « ’’7. u *< A' MM ^4.. *v 6. 1 ^’X- A « » W7 n ■ «i —1§^ . J* I w. ’ 'A*’ r. 'M 44 V \ ■ J? . .*41. < 91: kl i .1 1^ 4.1 tv?"" X I 5s. k aC* f f .'r*’ to * •* fr * 44%r I t. * rr^ Ok I r R < M* G ft V ?• / 4 I « c.;' > • f"J5 *• 4 * ' • vss .n « 7 • Mi IV ^T, « . 4 •- T « * t L- » - M I A k » •^- J f a I Harness racing took over the track at the grandstand during the first weekend of the County Fair in 2024. Nearly 40 races were contested during the three days of competition. Photos by Brett Bremer ". V I I II r SjW J I’' 9 I i3 w J' 9 ir » I A» r s « « f ft k r J ' li I , * / I'l t l> Ifta « Edge of your seat > ★ Grandstands deliver t V »I A action at Barry County Fair /: /f” r t X ••, /a^n •. I t «i- 1^ —• NA">‘ir < 1^ 4 (Left) Jonethon Dommisse is pushed around by the bull Jungle Boogie after getting bounced off his back during the Super Kicker Rodeo at the Barry County Fair July 17. (Right) Vehicles line up and wait their turn to take part in the evening of destruction hosted by Unique Motor Sports during Friday night of fair week. The night included Off Road Derby contests and concluded with a demolition derby. I / •I • kX z jk r. I 1^ 'ill/ A :?> c ‘IT "R I w t^kJ ,.4 J ’ ’ ' •*** <: 4t .*r2. <♦* 4* •• 14 ^eg*BJa« ■^1 w < « ) *^3*^'[]ei]!re y ^^Wr®8)>s I** 5 *• h •• ♦ .. rss I ^joose. •J •Y < ^agjj' '?;»r* t I.’ r '‘^ ** >** + ^*1 -t':^ I ij* «* I » ’ I W kA SUCCESS *4c^ Continued from Paqe 7 A *» ' ■■..,■ , ■ ^ ' ■ '^* 11 S^ do, you’re not going to get 2023 but we were very close, it wasn’t even funny,” Redman added. To duplicate 2O23’s success, this year’s fair was what Redman called “a carbon copy” of last year’s event, but attendees didn’t seem to mind. Redman said that attendance remained steady, even despite some severe storms in the opening week­ end, and that Elliott’s Amusements saw a record amount of money come through its carnival. The early storms did not disrupt any of the programming, with most of the inclement weather occurring late at night and causing only minor flood­ ing. In addition to these forces of nature, some man-made hiccups also cropped up. In the opening weekend, a driver who was piloting a truck and trailer while trying to elude law enforcement drove through a portion of the fair­ grounds before he became snagged on the trailer of a vendor and was taken into custody. In the closing days of the fair, a small fire broke out stemming from the propane tank of one of the food vendors. The incident injured one. “You always have a few hiccups when you have 40,000 people pul into a venue and when you get XOOO to 4,000 4-H families in there, but for the most part, it really went off with­ out a hitch,” Redman said. “Everyone has been doing their job long enough that they don't have to be told what do anymore it just gets done.” i 4 i ■ 4 9 k I Ogden feerterj raised 5e:ni5 tepitewlW feSwtofierpefiol BSfCOCt f i V I 1 11 e tflun (W < h Mi:... x.y ij 7-’ ’ -k ^7 I t t .J •l * 9 ■I 1^- s 7' >4. e / 9 re I fiwf *>*) <* Gfee^ti' • 1 ■ * I I h I I w * w J j ta It A «« «9l 1 A / A M •• M S M M VH J f Eii; *’’4 X I » « e k1 I J A 1 a k ■ . 1 • K • J F 't M -9 •■ •>< <9 * ,• I Hastings Middle School eighth grader Jaci Goodroe guides her pig during competition at the Barry County Fair last month. The robust collection of 4-H clubs and programs is always a centerpiece of the annual fair, also serving as a big moneymaker for students who sell their animals al the livestock auction. This year’s livestock sale saw 117 lambs, 100 beef steers and 236 pigs on the auction block, which brought in $1,057,642.75. Planning for next year’s event — the 172nd installment of the time-honored event begins almost immediately. Redman made no mistake about what fairgoers can expect: Much of the same. i t I ( ,1* I 1 1 t & tr i > 4 » •V’ r r w * 15 k < J . II .’J I I I I f I 1*' I I t '•a rtR^i<i,i» r •.R*” * I 4 ‘r •'M I f I '<"■ 1 i 1 •u / p I •i H mn^’’ fl L 1 •• • . p • r. ♦ ♦ id* I iH ' Zj J *v*aaSlA*l^^ ■ X who was associated with Scribner’s Publishing Co., and when Louisa Alcott's two volumes of 'Little Women’* arrived, it was some event.” The article goes on to mention where the children moved after they were mar­ ried, some Indian stories and ends wi±: Isaac Holbrook died in 1875, 58 years old. Mrs. Holbrook died in 1911, 84 years old. Some years later, ±e homestead was sold to ±e Michigan Mutual Windstorm Co., Hastings, and a beautiful building erected in its place (now ±e site of ±e Friend of ±e Court building, on ±e sou±west comer of State and Broadway).” CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 i 4 BUYING ALL HARDWOODS; Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tu­ lip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)8187793. •••I s I HELP WANTED NFEDEDI WHERE: W Green St / S Broadway St *2 guards posted at this intersection WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. WHEN: Mornings 7:00 am to 8:00 am Afternoons 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm COMMUNITY NOTICE 1*’ Day of School; Tuesday, August 20*^, 2024 NOTICE PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry County Treasurer will offer tax-reverted real estate at public auction on August 23rd, 2024. The auction wilt be held online at www.tax-sate.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EDT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access. Incomplete or voided sales from the August 23rd auction, if any, will be re-offered online on September 26th, 2024. Please visit www.tax-sale.info/faq for additional details. For more information and a list of the properties being sold, visit www.tax- sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings may also be available at the county treasurer’s office. -Paid position; 2 hours/day -Needed for entire school year; August 20"’ 1*' week of June 2025 OUR KIDS NEED YOUR HELP TO PROTECT THEM AS THEY WALK TO AND FROM SCHOOLI Please contact the Hastings Police Department If you are interested. Office: (269) 945-5744 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am « 5:00 pm Email: ikellv@hastinasmi.QQV A parade of tractors makes it way down a dirt road at the Barry County Fairgrounds during the Barry County Fair this year, Photos by Jayson Bussa s3ie’'> << • f in ±ese early times, there was quite a lot to enjoy. When the call for more troops to serve the Union came in 1864, it threw a shadow on the Holbrook family, same as so many (o±er families). They had to let go two nephews, Graham Townsend and William Kenfield. “Reading matter was not so plentiful in ±ose days, so it was a great pleasure when a package would arrive from an uncle in the East. Daniel Holbrook, BUSINESS SERVICES 4 I *r». I ; 5^1 > I L C I 9 t I 1 ♦ ♦ t I* - 5 ■ Av a r 4 4 ka 9 IB J J S^<jr HOLBROOK Continued from Page 8 -• r-’V { I a * Xr 1 it * > ) �L % r I t .2: 9 r 14 www.HastingsBanner.com TbE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 8, 2024 on the 7000 block of Woodland Road The man told police he was knocking on doors looking for jumper cables and asking to use the telephone. When he knocked on the last door, the man told police a ma.i with a firearm appeared in a nearby tree and began harassing him. The man insisted the harasser was there and urged police to look closely, but police said it was clear there was no one in the tree. The police told the man help was on the way and took him back to his vehicle. The school employee returned with jumper cables and helped the man get on his way. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Noloe 8 herey gnvn M the Bry Cofi^ Pimg Cornnaton v conduct a pu» hearing tor 6® totowng * CiM Number SP4M24< Jennifer ClobertyUiMn Wood (AppAcant) Scott 6 Techii Lohmann (Property Location: 14220 Healy Or, Drton r Secbon 27 of Barry Town- ihip PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estile advenising in this newspaper is subject Io the Fair Housing Act and (he Michigan Civil Right Act which coliectiveiy make il illegal to advenise “any preference. Iimitaiion or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ses. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intmbon. lo make any FurpoM: RequMt to operate 8 kernel ptfMrt to Section 2343 in Ihe RR (Rural Resdenbaf j zonng district CmNumbtr SMt-2024 - Soutfuldt Weklinp/Lavi Umbright (Appfican(| Levi Lambright (Property Owner) location; 1500 E Cloverdale Rd. Nashvfle n Section 28 of BaF tanore Township such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial Status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violabon of the Purpoie; Request to operate a home occupation (major) l e welding shop punoit to Section 2339 <i the RR (Rural Readenbal) zonnodistnct MEETING DATE: Auoutt 26 2024. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Tydm Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hasting. Michigan 49058 S48 nspedions of the above described properties wM be completed by the Planning Commission members before the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD toll- Tm I free telcf^c number for (he hearing impaired is I-800-927-9275. ■UM Noum *©«nnim 0> hearing. Interested persons desimg to present their views upon an appeal , either vertfliy or in writing, wit be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned pl^ and time Any wnQen response may be mailed to tfie adtfress listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4620. or emaded to Barry County Planning A Deector James McManus at The specel use appkaliortt are avaiabfo for pubk rispeclw Barry Carty Pbmng Department 220 West State Street, Hastings, Mrtigai 49058, during Ihe honofe a m. to 5 p.m. Mondw • Friday. Please cal the Barry Carty Planning Department at (269) M5-1290 for fortter rtformation The County of Barry wfl provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing irnpared and audiotapes of pnmed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry. Individuals with disabdities requiring auxiliary aids a services should contact the County of Barry t» writing or call the fokwing: Michdet Brown. County Administrator, 120 West State Street, Hastings, Midiigan 49058, (269) 945-1284 CwthB L WMe. flanv Countv Cledr NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage Wil) be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on SEPTEMBER 5. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marissa Hetfem, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8,2022 and recorded July 14,2022 in Instrument Number 2022- 007631 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 85/100 Dollars ($149,145.85). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 5.2024. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:The West 22.25 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 890 and the East 27.5 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (now City) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, a Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Except beginning at the Southwest corner of the East 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 Rods of Lot 890 of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 feet; thence North 31.5 feet: thence East 12 feet; thence South 31.5 feet to the Point of Beginning.Parcel ID No(s).: 08-55-201-279- 112 East Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to POLICE BEAT Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Betty Jones Original Mortgagee: Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Date of Mortgage: April 6,2006 Date of Mortgage Recording; April 17, 2006 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $201,742.59 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan described as; Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1855.00 feet to the place of beginning: thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds East at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East parallel with said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 13581 Kellogg School Rd, Hickory Corners. Ml 49060-9773 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Man tails police he was harassed by armed man in tree while going door-to-door seeking assistance A concerned citizen requested a welfare check around 9:45 a m. on July 19 for a man walking alongside the road near Lakewood High School. The caller told dispatchers the man appeared to be walking with a limp, with no shoes or socks. When a deputy arrived on scene, he saw an older model pickup truck parked in the high school parking lot. unoccupied with the hood and some doors open. A school employee talked to police and said they had made contact with the man and that they were on their way to get jumper cables to help the man get on his way. Shortly after, Barry County Central Dispatch received a call from the driver of the truck. The man told dispatchers his car had broken down and he was now being harassed by another man while trying to find help. Police arrived at the man's location, where he was outside of a residence 2“ ✓ t t 1 Police check on man sleeping outside of residence fe. / A man walking his dog called police around 5 a.m. on July 25 after he saw a man sleeping with a blanket outside of a residence on the 900 block of View Pointe Drive in Middleville. When police arrived, they approached the 30-year-old Kentwood man and asked if he was OK. The man told police he was fine, but didn't answer any questions. Police confirmed the man lived at the residence, and he told police he was sleeping outside because his family had asked him to. < / V.' J. I I 1*1 I 1 > J IT I I !?• * I I r I NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29855-DE I *4^ t I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY J* f I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29863-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Donald Gene Aber. Date of birth: 08/07/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donald Gene Aber, died 7/12/2023 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Diana Aber, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 07/25/2024 I Ir r J I I ) I J I i i( Estate of Iris Mary Loftus. Date of birth: I I 09-22-1932. I i TO ALL CREDITORS: A- NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Iris Mary Loftus, died June 20, 2024. i Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Andrew Phillip J. Reed P77157 619 W. Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-216-9976 Diana Aber 680 Scotts Drive Delton, Ml 49046 269-420-9720 *• -s- .z* I* escf^ J, Loftus, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 3116 A Munz Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 and the personal J I S ‘i representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. h: Date: July 30. 2024 * i: I WEPS® An(Jrew J. Loftus 3116 AMunz Drive Annapolis, MD 41403 1 1 410-271-9767 ’V re ^sis/si I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR M-37 REBUILDING AND WIDENING PROJECT CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN I r 'U xcsisai^itsCiaBB t * I taaibsaCffli! T 4 I• • fefeiM kibes:g(3^, e The Michigan Department of Transportation (MOOT) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preferred Alternative (PA) for the proposed rebuilding and widening of a 2.7-mile section of M-37 (Broadmoor Avenue/Cherry Valley Avenue SE) from south of 92nd Street to north of 76th Street in Caledonia Charter Township and the Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. i^^L 4 Ma kt Kcsasa lisKaUAuiL— J %» «' [•Ifi >e35*< '-’•*• ** V « MDOT will conduct a public hearing on Sept. 10, 2024, at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Avenue SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 to receive comments on the EA document. Three sessions are available for public participation: Wl V 1.^ ** * «• :c.- File No. 24-008311 Firm Name; Orians PC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 202429850DE Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Beverly Jean Behrndt (aka Beverly Jean LaPierre, Beverly Jean Bogosoff) Date of birth; October 6,1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Beverly Jean Behrndt (aka LaPierre. Boqosoff' died May 21,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael A. LaPierre. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 11, 2024 Laura E. Volkmann P71882 6281 Stadium Dr,, Kalamaazoo, Ml 49009 269-459-1432 Michael A. LaPierre 4051 W. Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 269-209-9290 t * *. .'H ^staihoarf e e • 10- 11:30 a.m. 1 - 2:30 p.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m. 1 SI i i? ' 'I* *1:5;^ •% Date of notice: August 8,2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1537263 (08-08){08-29) (08-01 )(08-22) w • w the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 1,2024 * STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29817-DE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address: 206 W. Court Street Suite 30? Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Jerry Jay Patten. Date of birth1115-1947. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Jerry Jay Patten, died 5-8-2024. ' Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lori Orton personal representative, or to both the probate mI 302. Hastings" 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/24/2024 David H, Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Lori Orton 2536 Pomoska Hastings, Ml 49058 269-930-1667 S»nH The same information will be shared at all three sessions. The presentation will begin approximately 15 minutes after the session begins. There will be opportunities to ask questions of staff, view a presentation and publicly share your comments. A court reporter will record the hearing’s formal presentation and public comments and will be available to take comments in private for inclusion in the public hearing transcript. The EA document is now open for public review and comments at Michigan.gov/M37Project. Printed copies of the EA document are also available for public review at designated locations listed on the project website. The public may also complete a written comment form at the hearing, or e-mail or mail their comments to MonsmaMfgMichigan.gov Monica Monsma VanWagoner Building B245 425 W. Ottawa Lansing, MI 48933 V' bl 1 I « ’ 3* ■ 4 •> % X. OtV ' e I s» < j < I B’s I vC'. I.'\ f * t 1 4 K Nt * MS 5^ * I ®W'. Comments must be e-mailed or postmarked on or before Sept. 24,2024. A copy of the complete transcript, including all written and recorded oral comments received, will be available for public review at Michigan gov/ M37Project. All comments from the public hearing and those received by Sept. 24,2024, will be included in the official record. The EA describes and analyzes the proposed work and measures taken to minimize harm in the area. MOOT has encouraged public involvement throughout the study. View a map of the PA at Michigan.gov/M37Project. “ . *( SSS?« S;v »XS % T s .1 •< r A. **5 % * > ‘V <• . 7 ♦ ♦ < I * i :'b 1* Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Currv at 517-241-7462 or ur --------ichican. V, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on MDOT’s Title VI webpage: gww,Michigan.Pov/MDOT/Prnprams/Title.VI Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible. < u^'•i » I *"«*« . - C47 * ' ♦ ♦ i > I �V W 'W iSa s SV SS' '4 'W W SPORTS Thursday, August 8, 2024 O >5 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHasHngsBanner.com i T 15 •w . ? *»<. F S:.*» 1*^ V Community Educitlon V V 1 ♦ • >• ’^T /• & Rk '2'*’m I, Diy, __ r- B •> 'Ma ••• r t J '—-. - r ii-i? > 1 • f HastlMs Area S **-*-M—^ !•*« * *WI-N \ w ww V« MT. ’R n** f / ■*2t W *1 li r c t. 2 I A *' 7 «. t- -c 'Ik '^b K > 4 1 * £•«.’»<' I •* -4k *r I u 4 I I «« » ctsE.dS • X- t >15 Ju,, fl * Ju Sa 9^» A? » u * iV r r ’is ^5 I r’ (• '3 I j. It .-•*^ ^'( A I. 4 T. f w ff .«* . ji BT 7 % V.‘ / k.' i V <1 r I*! 7' J **■ S*(i, H" I > > fc;. I rotifts h. Wfch u?^ V >* H performances by Delton Kellogg/Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity team I K * -ik .□ swimmers (from left) Sophia Marcukaitis, Abby Marcukaitis, Preslee Hall, Jack Kensington. Riley Shults. Jameson Riordan and others were celebrated with updates to the record board at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool at Hastings High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer I’* J, flea) to.-, MSaste, I. r BRETT BREMER Sports Editor ®«H® i% ’ Program’s top performers honored on pool record board *W(« fsv 6!t *sraxr)sEa WEOfPllC[[tUj]^(; ‘^-^Mthenoe '■-■nKSsecoTO ®:ac’ire 434.00 larc w w PKM.Wnii FOR .'H7 RFBIWG.W TOH ffiOJTCT 13581 < TO Corners, M 7S2 )a( be 6 2:ir Mw. aUM r accordance r::' ne Sudjeci rea rwua ivposes as LT5). BiTedosfesaie LV’it IlK.I(idaDepMofr^ tam^ A,aaBto-WAtwS£)ftESO!ikof9’»i5M rtiaSBJ2?i iw! responstt SjjilJ.fflalfcf'M® (» Site®" ^72: f&yeafritafy tk* J l< II r ,eJ? , 10.01®- rteredlo gsfrei^ ■trageaiff« ^loice I Ji I ,5* Members of the Delton Kellogg/ Thomapple Kellog^Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving pro^m from the 2022-23 season, "bt'fotp they’re all offtciafly gone offto college, were honored during a small ceremony to show off the updates to the pool record board Friday evening. The group getting updates on the program record list at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings included Abby Marcukaitis, Sophia Marcukaitis, Preslee Hall and Holly Carpenter from the girls’ pro­ gram and Jameson Riordan, Riley Shults, Devin Pacillo, Jack Kensington and Fetch Jan-Id from the boys’ team. The foursome of Riordan, Shults, Pacillo and Kensington capped off an OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet Championship, the first one ever for the DK/TK/HHS boys, by winning the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3 minutes 25.74 seconds in the CERC pool at the end of the 2023 season. A replay of the race played on the video board as three of the four mem­ bers of the record-setting relay and friends and family looked on with smiles from the pool deck. Steve Shults, Riley’s father, hosted the event and thanked the Kensington family, who in turn gave a shout out to Jennifer Haywood, for making sure the new record boards were ready to show off on the wall. “I just think it is really important for the kids that swam here and swam their guts out right here in this pool,” Steve Shults said. “All the names that are up there from before and are up there now have done amazing things here. From my perspective, hopefully there are still amazing swims to be had here in this pool.” Van-ld set the boys’ lOO-yard breast­ stroke record in a fourth-place finish at that conference championship meet in 2023 with a time of 1:06.20. He noted that the 400-yard free­ style relay the boys set the record in was the only event the DK/TK/HHS boys, known as the Barry County Barracudas, won while taking the team championship at the conference meet that winter. It is nice to have the Marcukaitis sisters here because, quite honestly, there is a big chunk of that record board that has got their names on it. It says a lot about the greatness of their family and the girls’ contributions to the school here,” Steve said. The Marcukaitis sisters, Abby and Sophia, dominate the DK/TK/HHS girls’ team record board with their names missing only from the 200-yard freestyle relay record among the 11 swimming events. Sophia, a 2024 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate had her lone solo record displayed for the first time Friday. She set the program record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a seventh-place time of 1:06.18 at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals in the fall of 2022. She also got the chance to cele­ brate the team’s 200-yard medley I, 1*. * > V 111 ■*>*■ Steve Shults leads a celebration of record-setters from the past few seasons from the Delton Kellogg/ Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys' and girls' swimming and diving teams at the CERC in Hastings Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer relay record she holds along with sister Abby, Preslee Hall and Holly Carpenter. That foursome raced to a time of 1 ;51.70 at the state finals in 2021 Abby, a senior in 2021, capped off her stellar high school swim career with a team record time of 55.07 sec­ onds to win the state championship in the 100-yard backstroke. Abby went on to set what was then the freshman 100-yard backstroke record at 54.32 at Purdue University. She swam to a time of 53.57 in that race at the Purdue Invitational last fall - the fastest 100yard backstroke by a Boilermaker all season. Abby also turned in the top 200yard backstroke of the season for the Boilermakers at the Big Tens with a mark of I ;56.96, and ledofftbe fasigiSt 400-yard medley relay and 800-yarcl , medley relay races for her collegiate squad as a sophomore. As a freshman in high school, Abby teamed with Grace Beauchamp, Daisy Nowinsky and Kate Haywood to set the DK/TK/HHS 400-yard freestyle relay record, and individually she also holds the program 200-yard freestyle, 200-yard individual medley, 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly, 100yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle records. Thomapple Kellogg is no longer a part of the co-op with Hastings and Delton Kellogg. The Saxons and Panthers formed a co-op of their own beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The Thomapple Kellogg girls will swim as a part of the Grand Rapids Gators for the second straight season, during the 2024-25 school year, joined by Hopkins, West Michigan Aviation Academy and West Catholic in the co-op that has plans to practice in the newly refurbished Thomapple Kellogg High School pool. The CERC pool at Hastings High School has some refrirbishments of its own this summer, most notably during a ceremony on the pool deck on an August evening was the new humidity reduction system making the environ­ ment a bit more hospitable. I of ? I TK finds its new aquatics director, girls’ swim coach (((HJtf «ii»“ BRETT BREMER Sports Editor fOdBf y5^ fll “Hoping by the end of August.” That is the latest update of when the refur­ bished pool at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville might be ready to open for public activities according to new aquatics director Jeff Saltzgaber. Saltzgaber is taking over two positions at TKHS. He’ll not only be the new aquatics director, but he is also going to be the new head coach for the Grand Rapids Gators varsity girls’ swimming and diving team which this fall will be a co-op with Grand Rapids West Catholic, Hopkins and West Michigan Aviation Academy student athletes. The plan is for the girls to open their 2024-254 season with practice in the new TKHS pool Aug. 12. Saltzgaber said the pool recently passed its inspection by the health department and the Gators will be test subjects. The water is ready to swim in and he’ll be monitoring how the new chemical distribution system reacts to humans in the water before opening to the public. “I want to make sure we’ve crossed all the “T”s and dotted all the “T’s before it is back open. You don’t want to half do something. You want to make <nJiTOf’S *z A,(Ilf”' •# I • r r< ir^'* il'- «>» z’ pz ’O z X.-. sure you’re giving your all. I know this has been very much anticipated, but we’re going to to do it the right way,” Saltzgaber said. Both the aquatics coordinator and swim coaching jobs are part-time positions. Saltzgaber will remain an art teacher at Godwin Heights Middle School. He swam for Byron Center in high school and twice earned all-slate honors in Division I. He placed eighth in the 50-yard freestyle at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals as a senior in 2012 and seventh in that race at the slate finals as a junior while also contributing to Bulldog relay teams and competing in the 100-yard freestyle. Saltzgaber went on to swim for four years as a member of the Notre Dame College Men's team near Cleveland, Ohio, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and eventually coached while earning his Master of Education. He coached for two years at Orange High School in Pepper Pike, Ohio, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland area. “It will be a lot of scheduling and creating that glue between the facility itself and the community. and learning what things they want to take part in, Saltzgaber said. **i want to make it accessible to the community,” he added. “I know the community has been waiting for »♦ some time for the doors to open back up. There are plans for swim lessons, water aerobics, times for lap swimming and open swim limes. He expects in the future to plan different community events like movie nights. Saltzgaber said he got re-certified as a life guard this summer and is in the process of hiring life guards. He expects there to be water aerobics staff at the pool. There are also plans for the Hammerheads Swim Club, which has been operating exclusively out of the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings since renovations began at TKHS, to move more club activities to Middleville. Saltzgaber planed to start hanging signage in the pool area Tuesday afternoon and had a shipment of new pool equipment arriving. He said the TK Schools administration has given him the green light to equip the pool as he sees fit. ”1 got to jump right in,” Saltzgaber said. “We have great administration here at Thomapple Kellogg that said, hey we want to get this going for Middleville and we want to do it right. Whatever you feel is best for getting us going - let’s do it. “I’m excited about being here,” he added. “I love Middleville, the area, I grew up here. I swam my whole life at Barlow Lake, which is just a stones’ throw from the schools.” H ♦ ♦ I I I t �i‘ I THE HASTINGS BAMMER Thursday, August 8, 2024 16 ‘ I 73 I I Ji L 4 9 r, r r. HastingsBanner.com i ' *». * WWW i. A < ♦ k ( 1 L '4* SiT u b VW ... > I i • ’%■ hl. I ® I e.’ ------ ----- -1 - M J I u 1 f J It1 A River Robinson (clockwise from bottom left), Payten Winegar, Aviree Winegar and Gracie Robinson collect Razor scooters after having their names drawn during the Back to School Bash at the Hastings Amphitheater Saturday afternoon. Photo by Brett Bremer • » Ellie Pohja of Hastings takes advantage of the face painting station at the Back to School Bash Saturday at the Hastings Amphitheater. More than 900 backpacks filled with supplies for the upcoming school year were distributed to youth during the Back to School Bash at the Hastings Amphitheater Saturday afternoon. Photo by Brett Bremer Photo by Brett Bremer Most of 1,000 backpacks distributed at Bash BREH BREMER Sports Editor A line started to form five hours before the scheduled start of the Back to School Bash at the Hastings Amphitheater Saturday. The first area youth looking to receive one of 1,000 backpacks filled will school supplies started lining up at noon for die event sponsored by the Trumble Insurance Agency, AutoOwners Insurance and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. “The line started really picking up around 3:00 and by 3:45 we already had a line that was way down the bike path. We got the event started a little early because the line was so long,” Trumbull Agency CEO, owner Zach Santmier said. Santmier emceed the event. He guessed that the initial line stretched almost half a mile, and his team, dripping with sweat, “crushed it.” Backpacks started getting handed out about 3:45 and by 5 p.m. the youth in the line had been presented with the backpack of their choice from ±e 12 different color combinations. A cou­ ple backpacks styles with sea green, either as the main color or trim, were snatched up first. “I got a pack of pencils, a ruler, yel­ low, orange and green highlighters, two glue sticks, two big erasers and five erasers that you put on the top of your pencils, one pack of crayons, one pack of colored pencils, five pens, scissors and a pencil sharpener,” Stella Bremer of Middleville said after having care­ fully cataloged the contents of her new gray and black backpack. In all, the event handed out 918 of its 1,000 backpacks. The plan is for the remaining packs to be distributed during the Nashville Route 66 Back to School Bash that is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10. That event takes place in downtown Nashville from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Santmier said the plan is for the event in Hastings to be an annual event. It is already on the calendar for Aug. 2, 2025. “I think it is really important for busi­ ness not to just be transactional in the community. I think business has the ability not to just give back, but to help shape and influence a community,” Santeria said. Once the line was through the back­ pack queue Saturday, there were ice pops to cool off, bounce houses, bal­ loon art, face painting and temporary any other groups who directly benefit kids and family come together. We lost so many connections and traditions through the Covid era and this is a great time to rebuild relationships and connections between schools, commu­ nity and families.” The event was billed as being open to anyone in Barry County, but Santeria said he had reports of students from Hudsonville, Grand Rapids, and even Detroit being in attendance to collect backpacks. In all, there were more than 2,000 peo­ ple in attendance throughout the day. “It is very helpful for our families,” Bertolini said. “We have 60 percent of our students who are at free or reduced lunch status. The average costs of pulling together all of the supplies kids need for school can run from $75 to $200 dollars. Every little bit that helps our families is welcome.” In the end, Santmier said one of the highlights of the day (a day in which he said his pedometer counted over 21,000 steps) was driving home seeing a couple youngsters riding their bikes around town with their backpacks on. Those backpacks were embla­ zoned with the statement, “I am the FUTURE.” tattoo stations, and everyone in atten­ dance got a free meal of a hot dog and chips. At least 100 Razor scooters were passed out to lucky youngsters who had their names drawn throughout the afternoon too. Hastings Middle School student Ariana Benjamin enjoyed being knight­ ed by her balloon sword after getting through that line. That was the high­ light of her afternoon she said. Maple Valley Schools superinten­ dent Dr. Katherine Bertolini swayed along to the DJ sitting on one of the amphitheater rises as the afternoon pro­ gressed. She said she really enjoyed the event and is looking forward to the one in Nashville this weekend. “I think it was great to have partner­ ships between local industry working to promote the value of kids and educa­ tion in our community,” Bertolini said. “The big idea from my conversations with Zach and [Trumble Agency pres­ ident] Victoria [Jones] is to have a big county wide kick off with excitement and energy for our kids and teachers to fuel local interest in back to school local initiatives. “It is wonderful for our Back to School Bash planned in Nashville to have all of our local youth sports, and 7- • J YOUR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRAD COULD GET UP TO $27,500 FOR COLLEGE! *Va “- r. *b I r/ mi.gov/ACHIEVEMENT > m s ♦ ■■T* * •i y.’ --- _!S.. I I* csK*. 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Following the city’s purchase of what is now Hastings City Hall in the 1990s, the second floor of the build­ ing was remodeled to accommodate the Hastings Police Department. HPD has remained in the space ever since. Monday, city council members approved a $6,500 proposal from the MCSA Group architecture firm to provide design documents for -4 4 s II I —* .*» "IT * r -X • 1 .1 S- ■ q .A renovations and improvements to the department’s current offices. The goal of the remodel is to add safety features and maximize space within the department. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said. “(The department won’t) have more space, so we have to make due with the space they have,” she said. “We’re trying to optimize that so they can have the best work environment possible.” The department was originally planned to move out of the city hall building with the construction of a new emergency services build- r 1. fl ■J T A r ■ 4^ 4 r’T I 1J The Hastings Police Department is set to receive renovations to its offices on the second floor of Hastings City Hall. File photo by Hunter McLaren I ing planned for a city-owned lot at 1037 E. State St. Original plans for the building’s footprint called for 8,400 square feet to be dedicated to the police department, of the nearly 30,000 square foot total. City council members voted to cut the police department from the build­ ing and reduce the size of the new Hastings Fire Department facilities when a projected cost estimate came back to about $20 million, almost double the city’s original estimate. The cuts, approved in April 2023, brought the project’s estimated cost back down to roughly $10 million. I 4 II I f I I « iWn^ifiecf County receives ‘A’ rating for its prevalent supply of woody biomass 4 4 J «e s f JAYSON BUSSA tWinidvilai^; 5 Editor > ! R f •r «r--< p»* * b’ K ___ ■■--------- .W •> *4 VS * if^I* The Flats at Mid-Villa project calls for construction of 120 two-bedroom apartments and 24 one-bedroom apartments, along with a 134-unit self-stor­ age facility and three commer­ cial outlots fronting M-37. Thornapple Twp. approves MidVilla TIF; county board next f IL i B. '4 Barry County has proven itself as a prime destina­ tion for businesses that can utilize the wood waste produced by its many timber and forestry opera­ tions. Last week, the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance announced that the county received an ‘A’ rating from the Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative for woody biomass. The BDO Zone Initiative is a certification and regional risk rating program that enables economic development agencies and communities to credibly disclose feedstock and infrastructure attributes and risks and promote bio-based development opportu­ nities to developers and investors around the world. In this case, the chamber worked with Plymouthbased consul­ See ‘A’ RATING on 3 tant Ecostrat —a I . 1. ■' ■ 'JI f. .ri ' r 'bfl^ W’ > ' X- ■;9f J / p- 5 u M / * 4 i X f- 81 * 9 9 A '•"r r e?* .' -it-X t- > ' * I '34 *• . •w bF * 1 A ^K’ . ■ •» Ezrr IVW fl s 1 rt • * I I I Ki *1, « f I . I* _ V t ?qk, •?* } Barry County has been designated by a third party as an attractive destination for companies that can utilize the woody biomass produced its many timber and forestry operations, stock photo City collects data on every sidewalk in Hastings for use in future projects h GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer 1 Two weeks ahead of an expected vote by the Barry County Board of Commissioners on the fate of a tax-increment financing agreement for a major housing development in Middleville, the Thomapple Township board Monday night voted 5-0 in favor of the agree­ ment. County commissioners are expected to vote Aug. 27 whether to approve the TIF plan to support the construction of 144 “workforce housing” apartment units on a 13.3-acre portion of the Flats at Mid-Villa project on the village’s north side. The site at 4611 N. M-37 Hwy. has been vacant since 2015, when the former Middle Villa Inn was tom down. If approved by the county board, which held off on taking action & V were cracked, had shifted, were overgrown by vegetation or were obstructed. Sutter logged the data using GIS mapping software, creat­ ing a digital record the city will be able to utilize in the years ahead. Throughout his work collecting the data, Sutter said he noticed some interesting patterns. Sidewalk conditions throughout the city skewed positively — most side­ walks received an average rating, but more ranked above-average than below-average. He also found many of the below-average sidewalli to be localized to one area, with most of them located in the residential neighborhoods east of South Hanover Street. Sutter’s internship ends later this month, after which he’ll return to his studies at GVSU. Although he originally intended to study finance HUNTER MCLAREN Staff Writer r w. ’■t La! 1 ’ T -- 1 The City of Hastings collected data on sidewalk conditions for every sidewalk in the city. Grand Valley State University student Aaron Sutter was tasked with the project after being hired on as an intern this summer. Sutter, hailing from Saginaw, is currently studying geography, urban plan­ ning and geospatial technology. He shared his results with city council members Monday. “I walked every single strip of sidewalk in Hastings,” he said. ”lt probably took about a month-anda-half. 1 thought it would take lon­ ger, but Hastings is a small city.” Sutter evaluated every sidewalk ■ in ±e city, rating them on a 1-5 scale based on their overall condi­ tion. Additionally, he tracked every area where concrete sidewalks ♦ *Ve W S’—'* *• I I , / < S' -.t b I ♦ V *•1 s V S'; « II e •I M p ■ 11*1 I .^1 *1 Aaron Sutter, a Grand Valley State University student studying geography and urban planning, presented his findings on sidewalk conditions throughout Hastings to city council members. Photo by Hunter McLaren See THORNAPPLE on 4 I t *r See SIDEWALK on 4 f L mi imi 4 6 7 8 I •L (f. t •lI I 110 18 Z »> GIRLS WRESTLING BOOSTS MHSAA PARTICIPATION NUMBERS Il * '1^ J PAGE 11 X I 4 I f •I r Spend it here. Keep it here. >? rI to 1 w A w iO: a fO § O sr * I .c & I SUBSCRIBE 03 □ r* o o Sy? 8 O TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM I * n I SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 ■z I SHOP LOCAL I Xl 1\ : . H THE HASTINGS BANNER '. J. :ria^ t I k jfMCV F' I / t I 11J I INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. •> YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE Ui —i J * > * •I r V ( I t 5 tOTT’i'*' 12' r' i' a if ■f t .ikAviflfeftsS « t t' r X I �/ f / 4 y/di i I if 2 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 15, 2024 V w wwwHastingsBannorcom fv I I Vermontville Youth Pride takes place Saturday, caters to LGBTQ+ youth - 4B « * £fcT^; wRHi a 1 we few JAYSON BUSSA Editor A 135-unit housing development at the former Royal Coach site, rendered here, is making headway on financing the more than $32 million project. Christine Teipening receives plen­ ty of criticism for her work. She calls it “just a blip” on her radar. It comes with a lol of ignorance,” Terpening said. “People really don’t know what we do. if they had a conversation with me — and I mean a real conversation, like they come at me to learn — they might have a difTerenl opinion. But they don’t. They have their minds set. Terpening is the leading force behind I’ll Be Your Rock, a support group for rural LGBTQ+ youth that started in Terpening’s hometown of Vermtonville but has established chapters elsewhere ±roughout the state and country. The group is also the driving force behind Vermontville Youth Pride, which will hold its third installment on Saturday in downtown Vermontville. The event has grown over its three years and Terpening expects this year to be the largest one yet. Vermontville Youth Pride caters to kids and features family-friendly activities like games, live music and resources to allow youth to remain healthy and safe as they navigate the journey of growing up. “This is just kind of our grand celebration for the year,” said Terpening, who is also running for Michigan state representative in the 78th district this year against Republican Gina Johnsen. “A great way to show kids that we love them and support them and celebrate them,” Music and entertainment will be provided by Ohio-based artist Moe Reen (think Palsy Cline) and, a band that has appeared at the event every year, Nicki Holland and the Dirty Elizabeths from the Detroit area. The event will also feature drag queens fi’om Barry County present­ ing a Disney-±emed show. “What sets us apart from all the other prides — .except for Hastings and Middleville, which have bSome ftlmily-friendly — ours is dedicat­ ed to kids,” Terpening said. “Most prides, they’re wonderful prides, but they’re geared toward adults. We are Rendering provided Financing for Royal Coach site housing development still underway HUNTER MCLAREN would allow the city to grant a tax Staff Writer exemption for the project for a 1 -10 Developers of a planned housing year period. development at the former Royal Coach The second public hearing to take site are working on the final steps of place will occur on Sept. 26 during the financing the project. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority’s The 135-unil housing project, to be regular meeting. The hearing will located al 328 and 420 E. Mill St., consider the approval of a housing was last projected to cost developers lax-incremenl financing (TIP) program. upwards of $32 million. The price The project would be eligible by des­ had jumped from earlier estimates fol­ ignating 27 of its housing units for ten­ lowing the addition of environmental ants earning 100 percent or less of the concerns and requirements set on die median area income. Notably, this TIP project by state agencies. program is different from a payment in The city and developers have been lieu of taxes (PILOT) program which utilizing various funding mecha­ has been utilized for similar housing nisms to keep the project afford­ projects. able. In December, the city granted Once the details of both funding CopperRock Construction a $260,000 mechanisms have been ironed out, City fee exemption. In ±e months ahead. Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said they public hearings will be held to establish will come back to city council members more tax breaks and funding sources for approval, likely in October for the project. (Wq\q) been working the schedule City council members voted Monday to try to get it in front of you as one to establish two public hearings. The package, because it really is one financ­ first of which is set to take place ing package, where you can see where during ±e Aug. 26 council meeting, all the funding is coming from and where the creation of a Commercial how it’s going to affect the city and the Rehabilitation District will be consid­ DDA district,” Moyer-Cale said. “(Thal ered. Creating ±e district for the site way) you really can see it all at once.” ^MICHIGAN WhRKS!. Take the next step to a better paying job! 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It’s a day for them to be treated special because they are.” While the event has drawn its share of criticism, Terpening said that the community has by and large supported her and her team’s mis­ sion. Terpening attributes that to her deep roots in the community and people knowing her personal experi­ ences. Some of these experiences are ones that Terpening hopes to help local you± avoid. I have been a Vermontville girl for 53 years. This is my town. ?Vnd I’m done wi± the hate,” she said. Terpening also acknowledged ±at she is occasionally on the receiving end of claims that she and her orga­ nization are indoctrinating kids — but that’s not the case. “We don’t talk much about being gay very much,” Teqjening said. “We talk about everyday ±ings with kids. We laugh and talk about their school and their interests. We let them be regular kids.” n I *• Hastings. 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It also widens M-37 Transportation will hold a public hear­ from Emmons Street to 92nd, It also ing next month on the environmental provides median crossovers north assessment and the preferred alterna­ and south of 84thand 76thto service tive for rebuilding and widening M-37 left-turn movements, according to an through the Caledonia community. executive summary of ±e environment The hearing will take place on assessment published by MDOT, Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Caledonia The purpose of the proposed Christian Reformed Church, 9957 improvements to M-37 ... is to Cherry Valley Ave. SE. There are three improve traffic flow, reduce heavy sessions scheduled for the public to congestion, enhance traffic safety and attend; 10 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to2;30p.m, reduce the rate of crash incidents in ±e and 5 to 6:30 p.m. The same informa­ area,” a portion of the executive sum­ tion will be presented at all three ses­ mary reads. “The project will improve mobility in the rapidly growing areas sions, MDOT spokesman John Richard of Caledonia Township and ±e villaee said. of Caledonia.” “At • the utiv hearing, iivttinig. there Hide will win be oe oppor­ Caledonia Township residents got tunities to ask questions, view a pre­ a preliminary look at what the M-37 sentation and publicly share your com­ project will look like in October of ments, Richard said in a news release. last year when MDOT hosted hvo A court reporter will record public input sessions al ±e Township Hall. comments and the formal presentation, Four alternatives were considered and win also be available to take comfor detailed study, including a fivemenu in private for inclusion in ±e lane option, a five-lane option with public hearing transcript,” an extended boulevard, and baseline MDOT has proposed extending option where the road would remain in its current configuration. 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I % 4 ?■ r ■ s®- r »» (( • Computer skills tra i n i ng hiff t ♦ • I ♦ ♦ \>et �* Ki I ( •5 X XT — —*— __________________ I THE HASTINGS BANNER Middleville council hires consultant <0 explore viability of potential library I T^he Middleville Village Council Tuesday night voted unanimously ‘Hgiii voiea unanimously to *re a consultant who will conduct a ^eeds assessment to determine whether there is enough community support tor a standalone public library. The council approved retaining Ada-based Hopkins Fundraising Consulting to put together the feasi­ bility study and authorized Village President Mike Cramer to sign the contract. Hopkins will be paid 525,000 to conduct the study, which IS expected to be completed by the end of the year. The village and Thomapple Kellogg Schools will each contribute $2,500 toward the cost of the study, with the remaining $20,000 coming from the Friends of the Middleville Area Library through a grant from the Barry Community Foundation and funds that were previously raised, said Kate Bynski, president of the friends group. Keith Hopkins, the principal for Hopkins Fundraising, had been picked last year to work on a feasibil­ ity study by a community group that served as a precursor to an ad hoc village committee that was appointed in September of last year to work on the library project. Bynski said the earlier group wasn’t registered as a nonprofit organization, so it could not legally enter into a contract with Hopkins, who did consulting work on the 2009 campaign that led to construction of the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library. “The library building itself needs to be held by a government entity, whether that’s a township or a vil­ lage,” Bynski said after the council I I I I I i <!:S> T 7^4 s.. JI ’ 4 * ’4' 9 r 4 • f r '-J 1 h' X- h 1 ‘'***^' 4 44 vote. “Going forward, we knew somebody would need to hold that study with Keith. The village is the logical (entity) because the school district is based in the village. If we’re going to move apart and keep those library' lines the same, it made sense that it be in a central location. The current TK School and Community Library, located inside Thomapple Kellogg High School, is open to the community only 12 hours a week during the school year — 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. According to statistics from the Library of Michigan released earlier this year, the library ranks in the bottom 10 of Michigan’s 394 libraries in terms of the number of hours it is open to the public each year, at only 804 hours for the 2022-23 fiscal year. It also ranks at the bottom for the size of community it serves, commit­ tee member Josh Mosey wrote in an email earlier in the year. As part of the study, Hopkins will work with the leadership team to develop a document making the case for support of the new library. The document will detail the history of the plan, current library needs, pro­ posed solutions and a campaign bud­ get, Hopkins wrote in a memo to the village. As part of its approval, the village agreed to provide necessary clerical support needed to “effectively imple­ ment this feasibility study,” including researching prospective interview contact information, coordinating mailings, scheduling of leadership meetings and scheduling of study interview appointments, according to Hopkins’ memo. JAYSON fiUSSA I n/iB tflfrHn Consistency loisicuvy and ana continuity continuity can be tough to come by in the world of politics. That s why the members of the Ba^ County Board of Commissioners are so excited about the next four years. Consistency is a big thing when you re trying to just make things work in government,” said Dave Jackson, who chairs the board. Tuesday morning’s board meeting was a victory lap of sorts for five incumbent commissioners who weathered primar> battles during ast week s election and, barring a miracle write-in campaign from a challenger, will serve for four more years. JThe * nv four-year ivui-)^cdr terms lerms are new this year, as county commissioner terms were formerly just two years, making it difficult to curb turnover. Catherine Getty, Jon Smelker, Mike Callton, Bruce Campbell and David Hatfield were all selected by voters to return to their seals on the eight-person board while Jackson is running unopposed. Bob Teunessen will run as a heavy favorite against Democrat challenger Scott Savage in November. The only guaranteed new face to the board next year will be Marsha Bassett, who defeated prima­ ry challenger Phillip Joseph to take a seat left vacant by Mark Doster. This provides a rare opportunity for largely the same cast of characters to have at least six years together. Jackson said it comes at a good time in Barry County. “We’re losing (administrator) Michael Brown with 30 years of experience here. We’re losing our treasurer and our register of deeds there is just a lot of turnover, Jackson told The Banner. To have a board that has already got the experience and able to continue the management of the county process without really a big learning curve or trying to get new commis- SCHEDULE « !)>■ Thursday, Aug. 15 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "Dial A for Aunties" by Jesse Q. Sutanto at Tyden Park, 1 p.m.; Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1935 film starring Paul Muni and Karen Morley, 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 - Summer reading ends; Warhammer and Dun­ geons & Dragons, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. U'l •L m® kiwcbrkids.’’ । j I j SBcn { irh' I iieanafiMFjiKbrina/a .WJbjiumiijflSa ‘A’ RATING ( 1 Continued from Page 1 I 2£ am iffixah on tk emirocniaital * inilsniidiimaiiiiii BjigrioWttm tolBltllHfilffllfaH to analyze the availability and reliability of outputs of industries like sawmills and logging operations within the coun­ ty, ultimately leading to its ‘A’ rating. “Whenever a business or industry is looking to expand or relocate into a community, one of the biggest hurdles they have to overcome is what is actual­ ly the risk of going into that community and establishing that type of business there,’’ said Nichole Lyke, economic development director for the chamber. “For the BDO rating it looks at the waste that is generated from agricultural and logging activities, which in Barry County we have lots of that taking place.” “We worked with them to do an assessment of all the waste generated,” Lyke continued. “We looked at the woody bio-stock, which is generated it’s sawdust, pieces of from logging wood that can’t be utilized in traditional and then it takes all that processing and says ‘Here’s how much waste is generated in that community that could be converted into renewable energy sources. Barry County’s ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective viability of feedstock supply and infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the zone, which con­ sists of a 75-miIe distance from the cen­ ter point in Hastings. Capacity to support new bio-based plant operations is considered strong, per the BDO Zone Initiative. The region features a well-developed timber and forest products industry, with many generational operations providing stability to the wood supply. The sup portive community and pro-business environment of Barry County are advantageous for attracting workers and new bio-economy operations, the BDO Zone Initiative also stated. The BDO Zone Initiative determined that Barry County produces around 324,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass. While many counties and municipalities ship their woody bio­ mass to power plants to be used, oper­ ations in Barry County do not, making I I ( EterfiieCaletacfflMh'. "EiieaiiKwIllieptaffl TkpBposeoffcin^ Ossijs fetaHi Ori Sliii Iks®*^5K)630pJIL 335. MDOr aess. i «*^S5** ! t i«i<5 1 1 0 iiO(* J S>'’ HI «k I I -wW V’ Monday, Aug. 19 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 - Writers’ night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263 for a real opportunity for companies that need this supply. This also stands as the first rating in the state for woody biomass. Lyke said that, within the first 10 minutes of releasing the announce­ ment, the chamber already drew some interest. “Within about 10 minutes of sharing the announcement, we were actually contacted by a company that works in this space that is very interested in learning more about the county — what sites are already available,” she said. Companies don’t come in and start logging operations or forestry opera­ tions,” Lyke emphasized. “They look at areas that are already doing this type of activity but don’t have a complete supply chain necessarily built out. For Barry County, that supply chain gap is what do we do with all the leftovers — all the waste that can't be used?” The chamber worked with munici­ palities in Barry County and only ana­ lyzed municipally-owned land, but still received a solid ‘A’ rating. “It shows we’ve done the work — we’ve done that assessment so they can come in and start a program, open a new manufacturing facility, whatever that looks like. The work has already been done for them,” Lyke said. “In terms of cost, nine months is a long time to have to delay a project to do this type of research. We’ve saved them almost a year of preplanning by going through this step.” The available woody biomass can be used for a wide range of operations — from producing wood pellets for stoves to capturing the gasses while process­ ing it. Jordan Solomon, chairman of the BDO Zone Initiative, underscored the county’s rating with positive words. “Barry County’s ‘A’ rating exem­ plifies their commitment to sustain­ able development by leveraging their abundant woody biomass resources,” Solomon said in a statement. “They are not only tapping into an underutilized asset but also creating new markets and opportunities for bio-based companies seeking a steady supply of biomass.” * Editor HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ■ sioners up to speed will be extremely helpful/' he added. Jackson said he also interprets last week’s voting as a stamp of approval for the work of the current board. I think we’ve had a good two years with this board and people saw we were getting a lot of stuff done and there was a lol of attention paid to the right things,” Jackson said. “The county’s finances are in great shape ... a lol of really positive things going. So we are going to continue that process. Obviously, we have some things to work on with the jail and getting a few people up to speed.” I think that was a pretty resound­ ing message that they wanted conti­ nuity,” Jackson concluded. The primary races highlighted a sharp divide on the Republican tick­ et. Incumbent commissioners faced off against many instrumental and active members within the Barry County GOP who were growing con­ cerned that candidates were simply leveraging the Republican label to get elected and they did not always uphold the party's values. “You've got one group whose bat­ tle cry was ‘You’re not Republican enough’ and the other group that decided not to push politics and just take care the business of the county and take care of people,” Jackson said. “When you put people first, it matters.” David Hatfield, vice chair of the county board, echoed those senti­ ments when he spoke at the end of Tuesday’s meeting. “I think the voters have spoken,” he said. “We have heard frequently (largely from Republican challeng­ ers) that we’re not listening to the voters. Well, I think the voters don’t necessarily concur with that and they have returned us for another four years and I look forward to working with all of you and continuing to move this county forward.” Financial b FOCUS Member SlPC I 'z Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRP Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 529 plan can help ease college sticker shock’ • Apprenticeship pro grams - A 529 plan can be used to pay for most expenses connected to apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. These programs are often available at community colleges and combine classroom education with on-the-job training. federal private and student Ioans, up to $10,000 for each 529 plan beneficiary and another $10,000 for each of the beneficiary’s siblings. Another potential ad­ vantage of a 529 plan is its transferability. If you’ve named a child as a 529 plan beneficiary, and that child eventually chooses not to pursue any post-secondary education, you — as the account owner can name another family member as beneficiary. And with the passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, any unused 529 plan funds up to a lifetime limit of $35,(j00 can be transferred to a Roth IRA for a beneficiary, free of taxes and penalties. There are certain rules govern­ ing this 529-to-Roth move - for example, you must have had your 529 plan at at least 15 years — so you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor before making any moves in this area. If you d like to invest in your children’s future ed­ ucation, a 529 plan can be a good choice SO study up on it soon. Th/i article H-tu whb 'Z for “e Wr local Edw. ard Jones Einancial Advisor ^Edward Jones, Memb, er • Student loans - You can withdraw funds from a 529 plan to repay qualified I I ▼ 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 can use a 529 plan to pay K-12 expenses, up to $10,000 per student per year. Not all states comply with this 529 expansion for K-12, so you might not be able to claim de­ ductions and your with­ drawals could be subject to slate lax penalties. i I 1 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. • K-I2 expenses -You 4 b Financial Advisor receive a state tax credit if you invest in your own state’s plan. Despite these lax ben­ efits. some people are concerned that a 529 plan can prove costly in terms of lost financial aid. And the value of a 529 plan is looked at as an investment asset on the Free Applica­ tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, recent changes to FAFSA may mean that a 529 plan has a relatively small ef­ fect on the amount of aid you may receive, A 529 plan also can be used to pay for other costs, including: 9 1 >r. Financial Advisor The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared? College isn’t cheap. For the 2023-24 academ­ ic year, the average cost — including tuition, fees. housing, food, books. transportation and other expenses — was nearly $29,000 for in-stale stu­ dents al four-year public colleges and universities, and about $60,000 for pri­ vate schools, according to the College Board. Most students do gel some type of financial aid or schol­ arships. or both, but even the “net" price of college can be considerable. So, it’s a good idea to begin a savings program as early as you can. One popular way to build money for college expenses is through a 529 education savings plan. When you invest in a 529 plan, your earnings can grow tax deferred and your withdrawals are fed­ erally lax free when used for qualified education expenses — tuition, fees, books and so on. And while you can invest in any stale's 529 plan, you might be able to deduct your contributions from your state income tax or 1 31 u Provided by the Barry County _____ r? J ___ 1 r offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP 1 mi * o "K ♦ ♦ I County board lined up for rare stretch of six years of continuity ^’’^•’CHANDLER Staff Writer 3 Thursday, August 15, 2024 ♦ ♦ I r fl e I �•l 4 Thursday, August 15, 2024 ioral needs. We have a lot of great staff, student support specialists and counselors,” Geukes said. “1’11 just sort of be that main point person in the district for those supports and work with community resources to support our students in different ways.” Geukes said leaving her previous role as Hastings Middle School principal was a tough decision, but she hopes to be able to make a dis­ trict-wide impact this year. It was hard to leave behind the great staff at the middle school and her daily interactions with middle schoolers, but she hopes to bring that experi­ ence with her into her new position. THE HASTINGS BANNER “It’s a tough age. You have to appreciate where they’re at and be able to connect with them, but also understand that they do need a lot of support,” she said. “They need support and boundaries. You have to connect with them personally and show that you care, but also show that I’m here to support them and I m also here to help teachers sup­ port them.” A new position in able the Hastings “And you have to be to Area School will be carried laugh, ” she said. System “You can ’t take Iyourself out bytoo a familiar face year.” seriously, youthis know? Sarah Geukes been with When it comes to has working with the district for the last seven years. A staff, Geukes said she’s ready for Woodland native and Lakewood that, too. It’s already a huge part of High School grad, she said she was what she hoped to do as a principal, excited to work closer to home she said. in Barry County after spending I saw my role as a building prin­ more than 20 years with Hamilton cipal as getting a lot of things out of Community Schools. Geukes started the way for staff so that they could in Hastings as principal of Central really focus on students, teaching Elementary before moving on to DO YOU REMEMBER? 1 5 I’ www.HastingsBanner.com w HAVE YOU MET? SARAH GEUKES 4 1 Lt- 4 IkB *1 smbS i( l- M I ' a r j ' f-- V r t ■ L 9 T-i# 9 > I ** - . . r n » ‘i ; L. -I ’ t£ w * - |( l|y » I stU "I z ill.- 7.' Sr Ml I » 1 A i. 1 i ■ Hastings Middle School principal. if u, * ■II ' >1 and learning,” she said. ‘‘I’ll just be helping them so they can focus on what the students really need from them, because they’re really the boots on the ground.” “It’s a tough job,” she said. “The teachers and support staff work so hard, so we want to make sure that they have all ±e resources that they need to do their job effectively.” For her continued dedication to supporting Hastings students and educators, Sarah Geukes is this week’s Bright Light. 9^ ( 1“ (, •« J ’ « ■ * z K « A c *I X' I 4 H ILZ r• k 1 • I J H « k. 4 t 1 **•1 •^1 4* J 4.' t - ■M* ) ** I A ■ * * « , «' /it*' ■5-4 * I It . f >‘* ih - *5 SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY PTO DELIVERS HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF FLOWERS ii •1 > 4 9J '-aT^ fO^ 49 1 1^ » . *< ' ’ t>’ • ■f- J*’" . » •*** * ,71 I * s S®’‘' rJ KudX •/ I I <. ■\ .r WOlt « * x« opportunities for planning for their future. It could be college, techni­ cal school, apprenticeships, going directly to the world of work or mil­ itary. There’s so many opportunities available now compared to when I graduated from high school. Explore those. You don’t have to know exactly what you’re going to do as soon as you get out of high school. Try some things, explore some things. See what fits best for you, and you can always make a change. What I like about my job: Being an administrator in general, every­ day is different. You might have a plan for your day, and things might change. I like that, and every day does look a little bit different. I like the staff that I work with. There’s an amazing staff here in Hastings. There’s great kids, great families. THORNAPPLE i * Continued from Page 1 and economics, Sutter said he redis­ covered his love of geography shortly after starting his college courses. “When I was younger, I always loved maps. I would always look at maps,’’ Sutter said. “My favorite books were atlases,” Before coming to Hastings, Sutter r: iS A 2 -r - i '▼T^ *1 j r tee^'^ «* 4* r5 «V It «k F. 9 le'i 4- ail I ll I siijrsr*®;1 ¥ : IS »s « irseSc’-F^r » «*A * **•* raiy6!f2if(lijfS'S3rcfs: ‘sahafpemtes?,? ? e?c a s-r, X • h »* t •• • «• * T' r -M T '"Y, : 4 W s- ' tf « Ik. M .J 4 wwae i I •c* * 1^?'! S~’a .* f^' cn Ssi/QS)'. Gei a ‘’J K2 ai re 3:xr r Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes the community shine. Do you know someone who should be featured because of vol­ unteer work, fun-loving personal­ ity, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom, Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M~43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49Q58; or email news@j-adgraphics. com. SIDEWALK i * * .X f:^ What I’d tell a high school grad­ uate: There are lots of different support the activities of the school. Last week, the flowers came in and were picked up. These are some of the 378 hanging baskets that were distributed. •* F fret Nv WIKE BEAT ’owes, wrtstiofs Mtlllllllgi Sus** •"* ***1^ 5S?" < hl 2!E!!»*« completed an internship in Kentwood where he assisted with some of the municipality’s urban planning. This summer in Hastings marked the first time he worked with a municipality to collect CIS data, he said. “My time with Hastings has been pretty fun so far. I’ve enjoyed the projects they had me do,” Sutter said. “Hastings is a small city but they’re doing good things. I enjoyed my time.” » t I Diia ’mS, iC, I 3e A I s I A 7 \\ DID YOU SEE? hp RIBBIT! RIBBIT! < I For this week's photo, local . resi­ dent Del Bachert had to zoom in to t ■> catch this little guy. The Gray Tree Frog is common but uncommonly •> seen as it can change colors from gray to green to brown to cam­ ouflage itself. They can be heard 1 calling throughout Barry County and are often heard calling in resi­ dential areas of Hastings, too. Stop .J. and listen. These frogs can sur­ vive having their body fluids frozen down to 18 degrees, a great skill for a Michigan frog. Look for them around porch lights where insects . garden and under your grill cover. Photo by Del Bachert water can. flower I t I ♦♦ I ’i I ? r. a»J& in agriculture. Showing at the fair, being involved in 4-H, that's always been a big part of my summers and my life. I met my husband showing at the fair. The Southeastern Elementary PTO held a flower sale, taking orders to raise funds to this story 4 Favorite thing about Barry County: The people, and I grew up — BANNER MAY 25, 1995 — ty board meeting Tuesday. “The issue I’m addressing is the TIF Continued from Page 1 money we’re talking about with Mid­ Villa. These threats of overflow, lack of on it last month due to concerns, the employment and strain on emergency TIF would allow the county Brownfield services are in direct conflict to what ±e Redevelopment Authority to collect $4.48 million in new tax revenues developer for ±e Mid-Villa project has that are expected to be generated by said his proposal will solve,” DeKam development of the apartments over the told the board during a public comment next 15 years. Those revenues would period. “He states they are putting up be used to reimburse the developer, this housing because there is such a Hudsonville-based Dutch Developers demand for employment and ±e possi­ LLC, for expenses such as infrastructure bility of volunteers for emergency ser­ improvements that are tied to project vices, not the fact there is a strain on it development. DeKam went on to mention the narSome township leaders had expressed row passage by ±e DDA board, and that reservations about the TIF earlier this residents have spoken out against the year over concerns that it would affect project at both the village and township. funding for the Thomapple Township “I as a taxpayer have a difficult time Fire Department. But those concerns saying that my property taxes are levhave b^n alleviated. eraged for a private investment by this “We will not have to surrender developer,” he said. “We are socializing our emergency services fund to the the risk to privatize his profit.” Brownfield (Redevelopment) Authority,” DeKam authored an essay in a recent said Township Supervisor Eric Schaefer, Bany County Republican Party news­ who made the motion for approval. letter where he called the Mid-Villa TIF As the TTF plan stands now, all of request “a money grab.” That commenthe revenue generated from the 2.25taiy drew criticism from Village President mill, six-year levy that township voters Pro Tempore Kevin Smith at a committee approved Aug. 6 will go to fire and of the whole meeting on Aug. 7, who emergency services. Schaefer had called the information in the essay “erro­ voted against the TIF in May when it neous in its facts and its opinion.” was brought up before the Middleville Smith pointed out that the original Downtown Development Authority legislation that created brownfield board over concerns that the agreement redevelopment authorities and the abil­ would impact such funding. ity to create tax-increment financing The Middleville Village Council in was passed in 1996 with support from April unanimously approved a resolution Republican lawmakers — six of whom supporting the TIF proposal, while the Smith named. DDA board voted 3-2 to pass a similar “The fact of the matter is, is that when resolution. there is somebody interested in investing The Flats at Mid-Villa project calls for in our community, there are tools that construction of 120 two-bedroom apart­ they can take advantage of, and in this ments and 24 one-bedroom apartments, particular case, the TIF program, its orialong with a 134-unit self-storage facil­ came from a group of Republicans ity and three commercial outlets front­ that said, ‘hey, we’ve got this land, ing M-37. The self-storage facility and we want to add tax to our tax roll and commercial outlots are not part of the we’re going to do that through economic TIF, and any new tax revenues from that development or development of land, portion of the project will go to the usual and provide opportunity to generate taxing authorities, including ±e village, wedth from the top down,” Smith said township and county, developers said. ’ You can rest assured if (Heyboer) Nate Heyboer, the principal for Dutch dwsn’t invest here, he’s going to take Developers LLC, has repeatedly said that money and invest it somewhere else throughout the process that the TIF is where they are going to see the value of needed for the apartments to be built top-down, trickle-down, Reaganomics and offered at an affordable rent. The call It whatever you want - it is a heavi­ apartments would be marketed to people ly conservative perspective and the realwhose incomes are between 80 and 120 percent of the community’s median vote, Smith added. income. Rents for the apartments would The current taxable value of the range from $ 1,225 for one bedroom to Mid-Villa property is $380,600. Upon $1,475 for two bedrooms, developers said. completi on of the project, the estimatThe TIF request is the result of ®’‘Pected to reach a change in the state’s Brownfield $6.6 million, according to an estimate Redevelopment Financing Act that has from the Barty County equalization been in place since 1996. State lawmak­ department that is included in a nroia proj. ers last year passed a four-bill package ect report from the county Brownfield that changes the law to allow new tax Redevelopment Authority. revenues captured through local brown­ If the county board approves the TIF field development authorities to fund to ‘he Michigan affordable housing projects. fi Development Authon^ Some area residents aren’t sold on the tor final action. TIF. Township resident Curt DeKam '^i^son Bussa contributed to spoke out against the proposal at a coun- TuiiiH! T-7' 5 �y I ii. THE HASTINGS BANNER AA Thursday, August 15, 2024 5 T X * fBili II J II a I the editor RI ■ I smHi h ijn txx I NM« I ML ’C d I z* 1 6' <1 ■ n*. A I > I '‘Qki L^Mkt t. k I ------ - a.Mfii9^bHA4L*BbSE£0i -4 ► ? « J «*?•«* IIl *1 ■*, r »» . • •iA’ * «.v ■J k- . ( S'ydents in the Hastings Area School System are re-acquainting themselves with their respective schools and teachers as class returns to session next week tram summer break. Courtesy photo J n 1 . > Slw is. 1 * 1 I > Hastings school open houses and student orientations held this week Back to school season is in full swing for Hastings students, with their first day of class set for Tuesday. Schools throughout the dis­ trict were, and are, open for students and parents to walk through and meet with teachers. For kindergarten through fifth grad­ ers, Central Elementary, Northeastern Elementary, Southeastern Elementary and Star Elementary open houses were held Wednesday evening. The Hastings Middle School open houses will be held tonight AI (Thursday). Orientation for seventh and eighth graders will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., while orientation for sixth graders will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. The Hastings High School open house was also Wednesday while stu­ dent orientation will take place later, on Monday, Aug. 19, at a different time for each class. On Monday, ninth graders will attend from 8 a.m. to noon, 12th graders from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 11th graders from 2 to 3 p.m. and 10th graders from 3 to 4 p.m. Take a seat! 2s; - let ft* 1 Uicju i. ---- ---- L’ > iii^hMuiiiM ,4 Kudos to election volunteers for their hard work LW; —1*-—»T—4 A3 *52.** I •-> *'V Tf -'^M^M**-******* •* ^■/iiji • • —T' * rx 9 - ». ,-A- V—f* - r > Xt * B I Mt 'Ll tlfc » L 1 r-M f-, «k •e J 1 4 •s^ VB I' ff 'Jii. ■111 I *w ** 1 TI «l .1 idi®. f E!#;; ctaeJSEtkandn-erjiy iefoiafektiifcLllib thestaffiitilsidffiiLIbs -'ZLkiKtoh^icadBi;JBJKMtiereinHastm ' xrx' Wsmlik,^ families. Mlhibierfro/ilesa ' i£.’s2i’yiz:aL’ fxrxii^iiiiatKcoii^ : ixxfTxm!i.yoBiDP»^ ibAijnibw/nawex/it) •kr:oQSi‘®ife«i 21 uses is«: i i ft’ iiti?wi>li»i!?;w“la?: lisp’ll laiwac ■0* t r f- Ri POLICE BEAT #< 4 a. rizs Kentucky man questioned by police after leaving Hastings woman ominous message rtBwIoiwpi^ 2 a; *'js r* A 30-year-old Hastings woman called police around 11 a.m. on July 29 to report a strange phone message she had received. Po­ lice responded to the woman’s home, who told police she had received a call but no voicemail from a number she didn’t recog­ nize on July 27. The same num­ ber had called on July 29 and left a voicemail. In the voicemail, a man threatened to "shoot up" a school he was outside of with an AR-15 firearm if no one an­ swered his call. Police searched for the number's owner, which they found to be a 20-year-old Fort Knox. Kentucky man. Police contacted the man and asked about the voicemail. The man told police he thought he was calling his 18-year-old brother, and con­ firmed he had left a message sim­ ilar to the one police had heard. The man told police he had no intentions of actually causing any harm, doesn't own any firearms and was just joking with his broth­ er. The man said the two of them shared a dark sense of humor. When asked why and how he had left a message to the Hastings woman, the man was certain he had been calling his brother. Upon further review, the man told police he had saved two different num­ bers for his brother in his phone, and one of them was the woman's number that he had called by mis­ take. The man told police he used to live in the Nashville, Michigan area but had moved several years aqo ago Police told the man it was tn his best interest not to make such threatening statements and told him they’d be forwarding a report of the incident to his local law en- LiT^getBlrf •f d 7M!:i 55 I k 'PI s? xsi J I. ns® rii jlDEKU* I* 3: in* a*- * fir ‘^ ■?«*** Rii T B0» Sis:? <35 {gt*5 LA HA F< 55* K I I I <* •l* <z?t '■ ( . ft r Z-* 1 I t > ■'^5^' >■ I ' “* 5 0* ’ 5^ I rI I tf f f Free outdoor activities, workshops come to Outdoor Youth Day on Sept. 21 in Charlton Park I □3*^3 < fl I Outdoor Youth Day 2024 is just around the comer, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 21,2024 at Charlton Park. This year’s event prom­ ises several activities and learning opportunities, all with free admis­ sion for attendees. Outdoor Youth Day is an annual celebration aimed at fostering a love for ±e outdoors among youth and their families. Stacy Bare Many outdoor activities will be featured, including biking, fishing, hiking, trapping archery, bird watch­ ing, fly casting, rock climbing and more. Food trucks and outdoor work­ shops will be held al the event, as well as a Bike Rodeo in collaboration with Blue Zones and the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Stacy Bare will be attending as a special guest. Bare is a husband, father, skier, biker, general outdoors­ man, and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks executive director. An advocate for outdoor recreation and community health, he served with the U.S. Army in Bosnia and Iraq. Upon his return, he found healing and connection back to America through time spent outdoors, and he now speaks on his experiences of the outdoors as a veteran. The event is sponsored by Barry Conservation District, Barry County Parks, Blue Zones Activate Barry County, Commercial Bank, CourtSide, George Cullers and the National Deer Association. The event is made possible by eleven community part­ ners, including Alder Creek Angling, Barry County Bird Club, Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, ■ forcement. fo*^ * I *7 many events and amenities that comprised this annual festival. Delton was a happening place over the weekend, too, as Barry County BrewFest also set up shop in the town to coincide with Founders Festival for one day on Saturday. Get a full recap of all the action in the upcoming issue of the Hastings Reminder. Photo provided l^foryariia);aDdi^mjgjj ■ ;r •"r.a:a 9 r 7^5 A member of the Detroit Circus Performers and Artists balances 10 chairs on his chin during the annual Delton Founders Festival held over the weekend. The Detroit Circus Performers and Artists were just one of the ^^2SEieyj>Kij,[i( -^‘iEitTsiKaj T * a I 5 s E Bite ^^25.' ♦ c- c t 9 i 3Sk)B. Dear Editor, On behalf of Barry County Com­ mission on Aging staff, board members, volunteers and the nearly 4dU0 seniors we serve each year, would like to extend our gratitude ana appreciation to the entire com^^2'^ successful passage of the Older Adult Millage. The community's commitment to invest­ ing in senior services provided by our organization, such as Meals on Wheels and Adult Day Services, ■ demonstrates its dedication to Barry County seniors and their belief in uie positive impact these services have on our community. Your vote empowers us to con ­ continue our mission of providing innovative services and resources that will promote and support inde­ pendence, dignity and quality of life for Barry County seniors and their families. We are truly grateful for the trust and confidence community members have placed in us, and we are committed to using the millage funds responsibly. Thank you once again for every­ one’s support, dedication and belief in our shared vision for a better fu­ ture. Together, we can achieve great things and create a stronger, more vibrant community for all. J 6*!* rT County shows its commitment to its seniors Courtney Ziny Executive Director Barry County COA tr r 1 **y‘ letters t t I had the opportunity to attend one of the county board of can­ vassers sessions and was very impressed. The folks on that board — a combination of Democrats and Republicans — do an excellent job of ensuring all of our elections throughout our county were accu­ rate. Not that they were easy before, but with early voting their workload has certainly been increased. Any­ one who questions the accuracy of our election system should definitely attend as they’d see how hard our fellow citizens work to ensure they indeed are. So please join me in thanking them for getting involved. Larry Osborne Delton Party designations in local elections are counterproductive Dear Editor, Can anyone explain why elected officials, without major political pow­ er, like city council members, county commissioners, county sheriffs and drain commissioners, should be elected on a partisan basis? The only explanation I've gotten is "It tells you where there head is." But who cares "where their head is" if they have such limited power over how people live their lives? A local, elected official may decide what regulations he or she will en­ force or not enforce, but that's a personal decision not one enshrined in the job description. Only those elected to state or national office should run on a partisan basis. The rest are so far removed from real power that it seems counterproduc­ tive to declare a political affiliation. Why aren’t these jobs non-par­ tisan? I would be interested in the thoughts of those who agree or dis­ agree with me. 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Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. CLASSIFIEDS J I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 GARAGE SALE ESTATE/MOVING SALE: Furniture, kitchen supplies, vintage toys, office supplies, LOTS of tools and books. Inside sale. Rain or shine. Everything must go. 235 Indi­ an Hills Dr., Hastings. August 22nd, 23rd. & 24th; 8am-4pm. ■ BUSINESS SERVICES WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc.com 517-566-8061. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Paying Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy single Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. COMMUNITY NOTICE NOTICE - PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry County Treasurer will offer tax-reverted real estate at public auction on August 23rd, 2024. The auction will be held online at www.tax-sale.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EDT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access. Incomplete or voided sales from the August 23rd auction, if any, will be re-offered online on September 26th, 2024. Please visit www.tax-sale.info/faq for additional details. For more information and a list of the properties being sold, visit www.tax- sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings may also be available at the county treasurer's office. Corewell Health Pennock, Hastings Area Rotary Club, Michigan State University Extension 4-H, Michigan Trappers & Predator Callers Association, Thomapple Valley Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, North Country Trail Association Chief Noonday Chapter, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Scouts, Southwest Michigan Seek & Search Club, Sportsmen’s Outreach Team, and West Michigan Mountain Bike Association, Admission is free and provides access to a wide range of outdoor activities, as well as a chance to learn from experts like Bare. For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit barrycd. org/oyd. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject Io the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination bused on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or manial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this new.spaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call (he Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD toll- free telephone number for the hearing ■■ ■■ impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1^ HOWWQ O’fORTUMITT «• 4 f M I 4 t I f �6 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 15, 2024 *w WWW HastingsBanner com T OBITUARIES r' r */ VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM William Fredrick Norris William “Bill" Fredrick Norris, age 79, of Dowling, Ml passed on Thursday. August 8.2024 at Woodlawn Meadows Memory vg Care in Hastings. Bill was born April 14,1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the first of four sons born to William and Iola (Stone) Norris. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, following graduation from Battle Creek Central High School in 1963, serving at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and in the North Atlantic. Bill married Nancy Ann Ehrlich at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek in 1966. Bill was mechanically gifted, having earned a Journeyman’s Card in both machine repair and millwrighting. He spent his working life at Eaton’s, Post Cereals. Kellogg’s and retired from Ralston’s in 2010, working both as a skilled tradesman and supervisor over the course of his career. Bill also farmed part-time during this time. Bill served on the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board and the finance board for Our Lady of Great Oak Church in Lacey. Bill was a voracious reader and enjoyed woodworking, having made a walnut baby cradle for each daughter’s first child. He loved antique cars, trucks and tractors, 1 James R. Brownell history and genealogy, working outside, and cuddling the many dogs he had over the years. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Ehrlich) fl daughters, IMJanet (Michael) Steeby of y Hastings, Joan (Shane) Miller of ■ Battle Creek, Jennifer (Stephen) I Hayes of Hastings, and Julianne (Michael) LaBerteaux of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter, as well as brother. Paul Norris of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Rayford and Larry, and close friend, Johnny (Jake) Collier. The family received friends Tuesday, Aug. 13,2024 at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek where the Parish Rosary was recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church 6574 Lacey Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021. Interment followed at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Barry County Animal Shelter 540 N Industrial Park Dr. Hastings, Ml 49058 or the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. James R. Brownell, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at the age of 89. James was born on July 19,1935, in Hastings, Ml to Robert and Irene (Dann) Brownell. James’s life was enriched by the love and companionship of his late wife, Velma (Payne) Brownell, whom he married in October of 1955. Together, they raised a family that included their children. Sue Ann Brownell. Dennis Brownell, Rodney (Wendy) Brownell, and Janice (Mike) Smith. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. James was a caring brother to Jon Brownell, Jerry Brownell, Jeff Brownell, Mary Cotant, Margaret Wellman, Jane Barlow, Ron (Meriel) Brownell, and Tom Brownell, and a dear brother-in-law to Joan Brownell, Cathy Brownell, and Brenda Brownell. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter. Sue Ann Brownell; grandson, Nick Smith, and his brothers, Jerry, Jeff, and Jon Brownell, as well as his brothers-in-law, Phil Cotant, Gordon Barlow, and Bob Wellman, and sister-inlaw, Annette Brownell. Professionally, James spent five years working on tanks at Ingersoll Rand during the war. He dedicated 35 years as a mechanical engineer at E.W. Bliss. He was a senior designer in the press engineering department, earning many patents for his inventions, he also received an inventors award. He retired from E.W. Bliss in 1999. James's passion for life extended beyond his professional endeavors. He served as the advancement chair for Boy Scout Troop 50, leading trips to Isle Royale and fostering a love for adventure in many young lives. A charter member of the Delton Moose Lodge, he also found joy in helping build his children’s homes, engaging in fishing fly-ins in Canada, mushrooming, playing cards, ice fishing, watching the Grand Ole Opry and John Wayne movies, and spending time at deer camp up north. He even took a college CAD course alongside his daughter, showcasing his lifelong love of learning. James’s life was a testament to his unwavering love for his family, his dedication to his community, and his passion for the great outdoors. James’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024,10 to 11 a.m. at the Willtams-Gores Funeral Home where his memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association or Centrica Care Navigators Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for James's family. (I c « * c X A w z r. t » V f s'eb.«'‘! .A « X I 1 f Coe?®!' S** t9l ?e "’’In MU'®®. ..^a’IESL I*.' il2!i Madeline Marie Glennon, South Bend, IN and Campbell Bruce Mousseau Dr., Beavercreek. OH AAARRIAGE LICENSES ■■■ Lily Lou Sullivan, Lake City and Caden Thomas Ferris, Delton ■■■ I. I I • I > I > . I I • , Worship Togeth er T’"I' r ■ 4, ’ i s < t • B ;» r . . •K h . -r X 1 / '1 A I' r ’-4' I *** > !«» I*" G at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience • • • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmaiLcom. Website: www.hastingsfree tl methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. P SOLID ROCK BIBLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12: Ef p.m. www.cbchastings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ZPCA'i Jefferson Street 49046. Pastor MI Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. «o7. S. and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. provided. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior u u v u r. High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; w a"® P-®“’4?S (Children Kindergarten 5th Adams, contact 616-6908609. School Youth Group; 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. Prayer Cal^ Churc/otr"'' PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Ws information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I Graphics < A II -1 J t l<^ J WOTHK fiberglass Products I 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 of 25 years, Debbie, by his side. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Debbie: daughters, Jasmine (Quincy) Cooper, Amy O’Bryan, and April West; grandchildren, Kaliyah, Blake, Landon, Aiden, Grace, Quay, and Brooklyn: great grandson, Brogan: and dear sister, Julie Damm. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Joan. A celebration of Jeff's life will take place on August 24, 2024, 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 484 where Jeff was a lifetime member. 3801 W. Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners. Ml 49060. If you are sick or have been exposed to someone that has been sick, please reserve condolences until a later date. There will be family in attendance with a compromised immune system. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Jeff's family. J* 5 zwtsisa® W4 lOl KT n'ift ^irsx I »< I ir 1 atiiisakMitiJfei TZ-EiVtii.:* ■' K-' I 1 A' « Wwi saaii3{peD&ipj5^-4g^^,-^jj^ laiTlxsi Kiii> 'Xi Ki£*Q^ ^^ItK ®«£3sr,•^r 7 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Peter Pastor tsns V li SotliKlbob&EqiilpBBit 1301W. Green SI. Hastings 945-9541 X Accessing your personal my Social Security account HILLARY HATCH 328 N RO. Box h L Jeff Scott Nap, age 60. of Hickory Corners, Ml passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2024, at his residence. Jeff was born in Kalamazoo to Jack and Joan (Quarry) Nap on March 21,1964. He started working at the age of ten for his family's business, Nap Supply. Jeff took over the business from his parents in the early 1990s and successfully ran it for over 30 years. Jeff was also a master electrician who provided service for many of the residents and businesses throughout the community and surrounding communities. Jeff will be remembered as a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa who appreciated the simple things in life. He enjoyed spending time with the family he loved so deeply. Family dinners and birthday celebrations were cherished events. Often times, you could find him front row at a classic rock concert or riding his Harley in the wind with his bride ssj;« 269-948-0900. »•-. 7025 Milo Rd Jeff Scott Nap Jordan Lee Cranmore, Nashville and Jessica Tera-Lynn Back, Nashville Alaiana Joyce Garcia. Middleville and Mario AlbertoZamudio-Moreno. Middleville • • <* toiasf^ Public Affairs Specialist For over 10 years, my Social Security has helped many peo­ ple access programs and services online. Soon, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will change the way you sign in to all its online ser­ vices — including my Social Security. 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According to an article dated Dec. 22,1949, “Silvers, speaking after foe dinner, attended by about 200 distrib^ utors, dealers, employees and guests, which was held at the Odd Fellows Hall, announced that a pension plan would guarantee $100 monthly pension to all workers reaching the age of 65, provided they had been with foe company 10 years or more. The $100 would be above ^y pension workers might receive through Social Service or from other sources.” The national average wage for 1949 was $3,000, so Iw. Silvers was giving his retirees a pension equaling about 30 percent of their annual wage. The Nov. 26, 1954, article goes on to tell what happened next. After two years of experience in foe market, a pack­ aged awning for commercial and residential application was introduced in 1949. This required considerable pta expansion and foe employment climbed from foe original six who sent foe product to market over 100 in less than two years of operations.” The concept of an aluminum awning was was new new and foe product from foe converted grain elevator in Hastings was one of foe originals. One type of awning, and a door head, is over foe main entrance to the Hastings Hotel (1988). The growth rate was “near fantastic” and ±e strain on production equipment required continuing expansion to meet ±e demands of the next several years. James Dugan, general foreman, designed the awnings and even designed the tools to make the awnings. The year 1950 was when Metal Tile began construc­ tion for a new one-sto^ structure to house offices. The old offices had been housed at 120 N. Broadway in the same quarters occupied by Silvers when his Hastings operation included Producers Egg Company. In an article dated Aug. 8,1950, Silver is quoted. “The new structure, to front on Walnut Street, is to house all the comp^y’s offices, in addition to provid­ ing additional shipping and production space. “The building will be one stor>; 125 feet long and 75 feet wide, constructed adjacent to the present plant, in which is produced aluminum wall tile both for exte­ rior and interiors, aluminum awnings and aluminum moldings. The structure will have a brick front with the remainder of cement block construction...” Three years later in 1953, the demand for aluminum awnings, tile and other products made it difficult for the Hastings plant to supply awnings promptly to dealers throughout the country, so the firm embarked on a pro­ gram setting up 100 sub-manufacturing plants at strate­ gic points to cope with the delivery situation. “Operations at the sub-manufacturing units are car­ ried out under a franchise from the Hastings company,” related an article dated Jan. 8, 1953. “The sub-unites produce aluminum awnings wi± dies and equipment furnished by the local firm and under its patents.” The article ended with, “The Hastings firm recently completed a large warehouse south of Walnut Street and has added a marbleized tile to its lines. The marbleized tile, new to the aluminum tile field, is unique and is meeting with popular acceptance.” A major product breakthrough came in 1955 with the introduction of aluminum siding into the always competitive home building market. To conform with the expanded business of producing six different prod­ ucts, the corporate name was changed to Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Joining the firm about this time was Doug Cooper, who started working with the metal tiles and today, 34 years later, is in charge of material control. “The new name,” explained President Silvers in September 1955, “not only indicated that his company is the manufacturer of a variety of aluminum products, but it also brings out that the firm is located in Hastings.” Throughout the building trade, Silvers’s company had come to be known as “the Hastings Company.” The list of their products was aluminum siding, alumi­ num wall tile for both exteriors and interiors, aluminum awnings, aluminum storm doors, and jalousies, a type of Venetian window used on the exterior of homes. The 1964 article gives the details of the addition of aluminum siding to the company. It said that the demand for the siding production of quality and meet­ ing the critical requirements in quantity to justify expansion into this new market required a substantial capital investment for new equipment. The transformation of the plant was completed in less than a year. The first tooling was started in 1955 and the first siding came oft' the line in 1956. To accommodate this new expansion, the company built three new additions. One was 130-by-42 feet, the second was 50-by-45 feet, and the third was 8O-by-5O feet. The company also bought the B.L. Peck farm machinery building and was using that space. An article dated Sept. 15, 1956, said, “The area from Green to Grand Street between Boltwood and Michigan would hardly be recognized because of the vast improvements... The firm plans to construct another building 60-by-85 (feet) in the area east of the present Peck building and it all is to be connected for foil utilization of the property. “One section of the plant was erected across Fall Creek and foe area on foe east side of the stream south of Walnut long ago was filled in and graveled for a parking lot...” The company had such tremendous growth and prog­ ress in such a new field of endeavor that a New York film company in July 1956 came and filmed foe com­ pany for a pictorial TV program. Albert Silvers suffered a heart attack and died on July 27, 1957, at foe age of 64. The church overflowed with business associates and friends. He was lauded as an industrialist who developed one of the city’s newest factories, and who was known for his generosity. To be continued... t ESTHER WALTON IJf *. ' —— I i! I •I If you want to know about foe Hastings Building • Products company (now known as Quality Aluminum * Products) and you ask an older resident, ask about Metal Tile. Metal Tile was foe original company’s name and t A ' many still refer to foe company by that name. The firm was started in Hastings in 1946 by Albert Silvers. Albert Silvers immigrated to the United States in ■LI r. 1896 from Lithuania when he was three years old and was orphaned when he was four years old. Not much is known about his early childhood, other than that he was raised in the Jewish faith, lived in Troy Hastings Building Products founder Albert Silvers N.Y; Providence, R.L; Chicago, Ill.; and Lincoln, ’ (right) was known for his friendliness and ability Neb. He was married in 1938 to the former Roberta Stone in Lincoln. to get along with his employees. This early i950s Silvers came to Hastings on January 15, 1943, from picture was taken of him and his wife (above) Union City, lnd„ where he had been president of foe greeting two employees at the Metal Tile Products Silvers-Danches Company. (as the firm was known then) annual Christmas Here, he was president of the Silvers-Rich party at the Odd Fellows Hall. Company, which later became the Producers Egg Company. The firm produced dried eggs during problems, ±ere was no such thing as “almost right ” World Wy 11. It was one of the several factories he First impressions on the market were considered crit­ operated in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio to produce ical. The goal was to build a good reputation from a dried eggs to feed the troops. solid foundation. With him in this enterprise were Richard Cotter, The basic production problems during ±ese early Roland Hall and James Cotter. It is reported that James days were complicated by ±e primitive nature of ±e Cotter oversaw every block and piece of steel put into aluminum industry. Alloys were limited in range and foe Aluminum Company’s buildings. Cotter retired material of any type was still on the scarce side, so the from foe company in the 1980s. production crew at ±e embiyonic Metal Tile Products As GIs around the world thankfully saw the war Company took ‘‘what we got and tried to make it work. draw to its end. Silvers thoughtfully regarded the It wasn’t enough that±e metal itself was of unp refuture. He was certain of one thing: that dried eggs dictable quality, but ±e state of ±e painting art was weren’t going to be a hot-selling item. Today, 40 even less advanced, and ±e heart of the production years later (in 1988), we use dried eggs in many process was painting the tiles before the metal was products without a second thought. Stamped. Silvers started to look around at foe immediate pros­ Here, ±e young company took on the role of a true pects. A salesman by instinct, he thought in terms of pioneer. The paint line certainly came under the head­ need. He became interested in the building industry and ings of “almost anything.” The first task was finding correctly anticipated foe tremendous post-war boom. ±e formula for paint that would cover the aluminum. Just about foe time most GIs had shed their uniforms, Next was ±e matter of making it stick during the Silvers found what he was looking for: a new process stamping operations. for painting and processing aluminum wall tile. He The search for ±e right formula required sheer deter­ decided to go into business. mination and once ±e mix was right, it was a relatively As he was living in Hastings and liked the commu­ simple matter to rig it up to a spray line. But baking nity, he looked around here for a suitable site. But it the painted metal to provide ±e bond proved a differ­ wasn’t easy to find one. He settled on the only avail­ ent matter. The first ovens were primitive, essentially able space — an old grain elevator off Green Street a series of heat lamps covered with metal. They had along the old New York Central siding. The building to be hot, but not too hot, and ±ere were no existing was 17 feet wide and 170 feet long. It sat on foe east automatic controls. The temperature was regulated by side of foe tracks toward Fall Creek. hand-turning a bulb on and off. It required constant By February of 1947, he had started to build his new checking and a good feel for the job. If somebody for­ factory. Leaving only one wall of foe original grain got or guessed wrong, it meant scrap metal. elevator. Silvers had foe plant enlarged to three times One employee recalled he learned the hard way. its size and was open for operations by foe first of May. “I forgot to screw in all the bulbs and ruined an entire This was an amazing achievement because building day’s production I sure hated to report this, but knew materials were very scarce right after the wartime. I had to. The boss’s reaction surprised me. All he said Before the year was out, the factory announced was, ‘Well, we learned something today.’” another expansion. This time, a 42-by-30-foot This was the distinction between an honest mistake addition was to be built on the south end of the and sheer waste. then-present building. The Banner article continued, “There were times According to a Dec. 9,1948, Banner article, during ±ose trying early days when ±e less determined “Recently, a new front was erected on the north end would have tossed in the towel... and so it was, that of the old Smith and Velte elevator, which now houses one by one, production problems were licked and ship­ the modem plant that fabricates aluminum into metal ments of aluminum wall tile grew in volume.” wall tile for both interiors and exteriors. The exterior Initially, eastern markets took most of ±e production, tile recently was added to foe company’s line and was with sales handled through regional representatives in used to beautify the new front of foe factory, located off a manner that set the pattern for the company’s nation­ Green Street along foe New York Central siding. The wide distribution. This solid sales growth was based on exterior tile had also been used to beautify foe Strand a reputation for quality product, fast delivery and excel­ Theater front.” lent supporting service. Converting foe grain elevator into a production plant By the end of 1948, Metal Tile had about 60 per­ proved easier than making foe first wall tiles. sons working for the company. The product was being A Hastings Banner article on foe history of foe com­ advertised nationally and it sponsored a prize on a radio pany, dated Nov. 26, 1964, described foe early trials quiz program called, “Sing it Again.” and tribulations. Silvers, noted as a kind and considerate person, was The simple process of painting and stamping foe wall known for his generosity and charitable works. He was tiles was anything but simple. As one longtime employ­ a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the Hastings ee put it, “We worked for foe scrap dealer at first... Country Club, and ±e Hastings Elks, and was a former pushed scrap out the back door as fast as we could member of the YMCA board and took great pride in bring good metal in foe front.” ±e “Y” camp at Algonquin Lake. He also was thouglitThe bugs were finally worked out and what had been ful of his employees and was ahead of his time in ±e essentially an idea became truly a process. treatment of them. It was during these difficult days that Hastings estab­ In December of 1949, at ±e company’s annual lished its criteria of top quality. Despite foe production Yuletide banquet and party, he announced an unsolicit1 /I r } r * S? V 5 1 ( 4 f ? ' V ? •• f\ sx SW» . •J i •I r- T B3 I>S. >« *s p * 'Aa* *u:.JW 4 •«2 s ** 5;5» M * / 7 -t; * 9^ < •'< ^®’MNap a < I* <• » •• * >* s » T D •w ? A *-» * ** «» * »• 4» t‘i** *T -^44 «» W ;n>'s.»eiK 5 e> LW Sc "x :■ f' i I * •uy :4 ■■liT-- • *. 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I, ■ «> r ' 5* t I '.4' %■ X • t s •■ ► ‘f KA ?,'H b v« ✓TX z >> • » k , ’* • ' »• '■c> t !T' 'M> X b k. -T: '►VJ Mfl - w A ► ■ ■Jr IW" , II T^0 I .Us « k1* r > ««e kA X / i *►>£? X X tif x; 4 y>i .<j « *** < I a f «(' .yr' 'ZSM > r WO i r sM A* . '* \ » * » « >’ * .4^> Jbm » t 1 I A . > » > b' 9 r < .A'' ♦ , * .. < -'-*A h I 4 >A ' *■ - ?r« . * s »“ ’.f * 9 I I * -J t. 4i: » Vm i N ' 1 J *• The Metal Tile plant, now Quality Aluminum Products, in the early 1950s was credited with improving a formerly blighted area in the block between Walnut and Grand streets along Fall Creek. ♦ ♦ ♦ I y' / I 1 I 5/ �I < 8 1 r. fl UMBar. r- 'V V zy 4 Kt ■'V mH s>Bk *« > * X, stroke patients in rural areas. “We're honored to receive this award for our outstanding stroke treatment,” Bill Hoefer, president of Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, said in a statement. “It further validates our commitment to excellence in patient care. Through innovation and dedica­ tion, we’re ensuring our community has access to life-saving stroke care right here at Pennock Hospital. I am incredibly proud of our staff who make this exceptional level of care possible every day. Congratulations to our dedi­ cated teams who earned this award.” Corewell Health Pennock Hospital was able to qualify for these awards by following treatment guidelines and edu­ cating patients on how to best manage their health and recover at home. -> The American Heart Association awarded its Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Silver award to Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. Photo by Jayson Bussa ( ZyJ Corewell Health Pennock Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care Corewell Health Pennock Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Gel With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Silver award for providing stroke patients with access to lifesaving care and treatment according to nationally recognized, researchbased guidelines. According to the American Heart Association, individuals in rural areas have higher death rates from stroke and heart disease. However, studies show patients can recover better when provid­ ers consistently follow treatment guidelines. Corewell Health Pennock Hospital has demon­ strated its commitment to treating V www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 15, 2024 5^5 L/i" 5* 4 9 I* t 4 3^^ fl J* I* ✓ I » 9 f II Trios, locals and returning favorites headline Hastings Live this week On lap for this week’s Hastings Live performances are a returning children’s performer, a trio whose leader is origi­ nally from Hastings and a much-antici­ pated return from a local favorite group. On Tliursday, Aug. 15, Tunes N Tales by Tricia will return to Thomapple Plaza’s stage at 11 a.m. Her show is tun for all ages. Tricia says that playing for kids makes her smile every day. Her traditional sing-a-Iongs will keep kids entertained. Catharine Ellis is a graduate of Hastings High School, and she brings along with her the rest of her trio, Bob Elkins and Alma Muxlow. The trio’s creative groove comes from tight vocal and instrumental harmonies, innova­ tive songwriting and covers that speak to our lives and times. Ellis & M.E. will be at Friday al the Fountain on the courthouse lawn on Friday, August 16, at noon. Grab your chair and lunch and stop down and relax. This week’s Friday Night Feature brings back Roosevelt Diggs. Their music is felt, not heard. The band k 4 brings ±e wide influences of four individuals into one painted landscape. They focus their obsession with music in this live setting. Catch Roosevelt Diggs at Thomapple Plaza on Friday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’s Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening perfonnances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There are no rain venues. Shows will be held rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and gen­ erous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. »^^**** fl Ik 4^ 6 » r w UI I I:' t A ft t 9 i w B' w E I V --s * a ■ r i kJ 'j - JUB L 19^ t .‘A- 11.. fl rr fl* L H I I > 1 *< J r * I ««»' '31 3 IB ’»’ > / Bl?’ < t V t rtf'* Ifl* (. I •f I J I I 5f<*’ 'Tr--: t 4 I < t k ll 4 ^^»’**’* ft 1 Ellis & M.E. will rock the Barry County courthouse lawn on Friday. I M Photos provided * 1. rfl •.< * V •fl L » -• .• I 1 'S ’ • I V ■ \ 4 f it cl fe., J fl [ t 4 p kb ■>> I wrr'I (E < I i.i x. L <** > jgstisCBr^^* ir. .fl«» •1 I- aigsaiiiii^^ J 1 I ! ■e I rerir?'* ■f’ arr«i*** r-t « 11 • * :vi L f I ««»»»**’’ fl’ 1* iia#*®* I ■J-’’ r PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL^ 11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE i f’ 11 1 >.□ !• r V and PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY Li-i / . 1 I COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: A/ provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. WVWXT 4» I .1 I ■■■ 1 1 k c’aaHiHE I> B Roosevelt Diggs is this week’s Friday Night Feature performance. The band will play at Thornapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. CTI.<il5>.fl»l«amwi tho FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, uic iviiuwJnQ. 1. A request from property owner Alex and Rhonda Kienitz, 11875 Lakeway Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a vananw to allow for the construction of an addition to an existing dwelling that fails to meet the setback and lot roverage requirements, pursuant to sections 4.24 -Waterfront Lots’ and 4.41’Schedule of Lot M '’^‘’Uirements’ of the Praineville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located «8-12-540-009-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. 2. Such other business as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. ®’or, if an electronic meeting is I hPte held, to participate via the electronic meeting. itaJISf T? >0 - with disabil- aux^ha^Hc P f Lllerk. Individuals with disabilities reguirinq auxiliary aids or services should con ad the Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed Slow PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 I IflWl ^MSSVIX PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide cornments for the Zoning Board of Appeal’s consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to ^e Zoning Board of Appeal s for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. m tiBamksmnntBiB. ■ ® will be held on September 4,2024 commencing at 7 00 p m at the Prainevi Ie Township Hall. 10115 S. Norns Rd.. Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the flUE SOBt WVfl B Only days left to provide Input for downtown corridor studies The Bany County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance has teamed with Chicago-based consultant The Antero Group to conduct downtown corridor studies in Nashville, Delton and Woodland. These entities are welcoming feedback from local residents, but time is running out to provide it. An online surx'ey is available for local residents to fill out and the deadline for responses is Friday, Aug. 16. The goal of the survey, which is available at surveymonkey.com/r/ *« . 1* ■wa I wl:faggi[P SDPJQ2L, is to get a sense of the economic priorities of the county through the eyes of local residents. The survey asks such questions as “What types of businesses or services do you fee! are currently iackin in Barry County?” and “What are the top three industries or sectors you would like to see developed or expanded in Barry County?” Anyone with a stake in Barry County — whether a resident, local business owner, developer or others — is encouraged to complete the survey. (fl •fl , X, § itk flh fl *'’**^“*!**8. .-'J I ‘*•1 t M C (269) 623-2064 Local fire departments awarded grants for new turnout gear PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING To interested “ other bounty. Michigan , and any GREG CHANDLER Staff Writer J’’® ^°l'^Zon^nn*n al this public hearing/meeling 'include the Mowiw 1’ 'maximum lot coverage ^7 S R-1 Low Density Residential District. R- L™ n "± Residential District, and AP Agricultural Prese’rvation DisMci''''' ''Ow Density frnm '° oT requiring a minimum set;®9’^?ess of any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance 3. Zoning Ordinance (ext amendments to Section 4.11 to exempt earth removal, quarrying, gravel pro©xtraction businesses regulated by Section 6-12 2 of the Ordi4 7nnk^/nH^0'' ^nd Sedimentation Erosion Control Ordinance 4. Zoning ordinance text amendments to Section 4.11 to add a new subsection (B) which prohibits the grading, clearing, cutting and filling, excavation, or removal of trees or other veqetation fa/amV k requires Site Plan Review, until such Site Plan is approved an in effect and a zoning perlnVhas been 5. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this public hearing/ meeting. . notice that the full text of each proposed text amendmpnfrnau Ka by contacting the Township Clerk at the phone number set forth below u. • obtained PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission reserves the hnhf ia thoPTK '^“'‘'•'“’'ons to the proposed amendments and will mak^lts ecommpnr.™'’'^ recommendation to to ® Its ® i^ocommendation the Township Board accordingly, Written comments concerning the above matter(s) may be submitted to the chairoprsnn nf .h n ■ fe Township Planning Commission, or to the Clerk of Prairieville Township at anv lEinn^tP^®'"®’'' ^®’""?/nie®ting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the DuMch« ° reasonable auxiliary aids and services at I***® mg to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days' notice to the Township Clerk oHhe need for th PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP d for the same. Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2664 « www.prairievilletwp-mi.org 7 n Two area fire departments have received state grants that will allow them to purchase additional sets of turnout gear for its full-time firefighters. Caledonia Township Fire Department and Thomapple Township Fire Department were among 187 fire and safety agencies across the state to receive grants through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Caledonia Township received a grant of $24,500 while Thomapple Township received $21,000 in fund­ ing, according to LEO. Overall, the department awarded more than $14.9 million in grants to be used for turnout gear purchases. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our firefighters is paramount,” LEO Director Susan Corbin said in a press release. “This grant will provide essen_ tial gear that allows our firefighters to respond more effectively to emer­ gencies, protecting both themselves and the public. We are committed to supporting the brave men and women w 10 put their lives on the line every a «x «»» t ( H L ( i « K A.‘< \ X'v S grant, Caledonia Chief Scoti Siler said. < 1 t t ♦ ♦ t X day to keep our communities safe. The Firefighter Turnout Gear pro­ gram seeks to assist full-time fire departments with purchasing an addi­ tional set of turnout gear for full-time career firefighters. The additional set of gear consists of coat, pants and boots. The gear will provide firefight­ ers with a clean set of gear to switch into after a fire, instead of waiting until the end of the shift to properly clean the gear, which will improve response time, Corbin said. Firefighters are often called on con­ secutive runs, leaving them little time to properly clean and decontaminate gear,” said State Rep. Angela Witwer D-Delta Township, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee. ‘‘These equipment grants will allow firefighters to continue keeping the public safe while preventing them unnecessary exposure from hazardous chemicals.” The grant will allow the Caledonia I ownship department to purchase seven new sets of turnout gear, while I nomapple Township will purchase tf **** 11 ♦ ♦ s I I ^vSv V X‘ ?5: t �6® I •s WWW HaiHngsBanner com T>€ H^SnNGS BANNER —~ Siw,. BA^COtMTT mrian^ •®TCE OF AOORXJb FOR QMXARgBLyya i I I ' • 104 ■ b (M ■ Ite A* OROdttNCETOAICM) T« BAfWY COtWTY ZOte O«»ANC£ FOLUteGAffneu W' OF 2m AS AJBOa. 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Knv SES wvag, iaefadag caaBaucanft bm ad terteion te an b ted aMbyM Aa) te> PHOTOVOLTAIC (PVl SYSTEM: A tonicoiidKtor nilavJ ba gmraes electncity ftoo artigk tSlNnPAL'USE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM; A comoerciat grond-mounied nrt energy vyvkra iha converts raUigfa rto efactrxity far be primay popose of off-sik an braugb be efectncil gnd a expat to 0ie whoiesde markei d :tCRW5 REPQWERING: Re «a I iguring. renovau^ a raplacmg a sort aafy syM to mania a mcma be power rating of be lyaem wibm be exahng pnjed fooqnii Only ilsys let Ie pievite input Mom corridor studies 9 ArrsiaEfltn ritteW lor IleBwCort'Wami teEariiiCfcS** -teneseSa:* -1 m. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ISESI; A photovoltaic i)aem or sort thermal syaen iot generan^ wwVnr aoriiy D. electrKiiy or Itoa. Kirtmg aU above art below grotrt equipinen or conpote required fa be jyskin to flperak properl) art to be secured to a roof surface a be grmid. Hio inclrtet oeceavv operations art rMwwmnni fattldingts), fad docs on whide ao) kmponry coostniction officer nbaaMMs) a other tmamsano factlte beten be SP art be port of iniacoiinection to irt elte grid. istegdiKORcldK ■n*•r I (jjtjjUieMiifWraiHi Pte* 0. yiLDUFt-fMEMOLY FBKtNO; A rtang s)aan wib opentr^ ba allow wildlife to tene ovaa bnx^ a fo ]]K'an?j’aibsEdiifJCStt»<s .marct. J I •• I pranKols art idenoficaKin of haaab ite ku dete. fat. moke nd hmadoa namih pataoa to befacili) Pr*te^ pTOfora ball provide eah ilfeckd local fire depataoi wib Bl) qiecul equqmea senioN 5«5 wiaiabt)tertLinbcbKraODnofbechafbqifaeofteinLtonfcl)andeftciatl)ntte®fa"««*>fc^ ide. Al be Coat) a any affeckd fool aui'i raquea, aU pmopaka SES facte bd ^ovide faa inpartr trainBg a be sde p ACCESSORY I’SE SOUR ENERGY SS STEMS Appbabilir). BuiUmgmote SES art laxaor) grouxhnote SES at n acttsnry ua of prapeny nbfect to Sectni 51M of ba Onfanm a well IS be pravisiotB of bis sectioB. This action docs not qiplT p to sort energy collecttn mote on fences, poles, a on be grand wib collecur vfaccs len 0ni kn (10) feet nr dun ii apply to a sort enop f)ikniusedtopowaasm|ledevimaipeci6cpkmof(quiptaenl r I I R. Aiocfe C. 01hfl5'»®7 I « fjilaWeai®''’ (). del e:. tet Ao no rt fa fa® 0) quK fact nay fa ned far agnage d be ptte Bto Any Iter bd meet lx sebnek, teinaiow. aM anarndteomtm itenra® o< tfa teg tex far 0k pRyeci m Thor Bua be I sip a each entraxe centaaog be fottowai fengnp I. Hk SES owwr 'i nd operator s nana 2. Eokiietin mnttct infonnann. such aia lawn onanm, lighk weabcr suioe. bermoneier. clock aoba snirt devxe jfaliefiiriep* hteSlfeOf, Pranpaka SES shall have n cnxrmK) shndown prooedae a pfam nd ball provide be toed fac dtete Ilk Bfet) prta to inte ertnal. lire. nuke, art hniardoa teab Rfeue. OMrptKV leqxna Sectm 2. Trt Barry County Zonag Ordmanm a hereby arite by be additioii of Section 505 in Ate 5 to read a ti enoety to fallow! A. .JW'* QIb- All nrt energv syaen tocaioniili canpanenis ball be dteoi Banned art operaed to avod grte nd reflectwn of aBhgtil art te aiificial lighGiag whxh any lAea nvigaion by ak *■», art rartwny Sort cnog) syaem design rXfl oomply wib aU Fete Anntxa AteiBssarniao ahng requoaKKS. Qite art reflecnaB of aahght fan ny onpooen of a nrt energy syaen bnl not hive a ate** ote ■ ■> nraipanuipaiq S(KAR THERMAL SYSTEM. A syitem of equipnxB ba comats aniigii into hea I UxtUBR Pnoopal-ne SES lightag ball be Initod to invem andrt stehon kxnhtas only. Light fawr* dafl have dowuln bieldag fafa bepte to keep lighi on^kand grte iwi) fran n^pcca propaties. bodaiof warn.art adyaccan randwiys. Ffabog a anmineM l^oe prated syaem that collects nrt radiation ,.\*Deta«^Waol 1*H«I»I*' pte wirng conpote ten be fooipna of be SES ball n eiceed be b«b of 0a nrt ariy a IB&M (A SQLA&ABKAI A photovoliiK paeL art thermal coliccta, a coilectiao of paels a oolkcton d a sort energy E PemU RcqaimL No rtite-rate SES a acceaory gronknated SES bril be naiflcd a operaed without ohiiioirq a mng conplaoce perrmi fam be Zomg Adrniiiiaraa pria to instilrtion. Appttatioi. ApplMUons fora Acccaorv oe SES baU mclrteeqiupaaa rertemga. boriznil art vatial efevte biwmgs, I sketch bxwing (fapte the kxaiai of all devxa nd such oba mnknals a my be required by be j^ing Abninotraa. q te-The te ten fa*«< o<< Pnte«r SES ad d ante te qute faiU <»( cte fiftv-fnt (35) dBA a be properT) lae of a adfanfag nan-pnifeipnBg rt a a a piMx a prime rand te'^'*oy or fatonai r. iBltef The Coioty bd lave 0K rte opra tefag ay prncte^r SES. to ate far prni <» te be SES is locaed a aU reanorahfe tBks A toate fa fafarfao fa tefaf ■ "Pte tefaoett to mate be syaan. a prncipnka SES Bay a ay time be Rpowcred. wiboa be need to apt^ rt a aew qte fafa * pte hy tectete Raote<« Coapbiee with Ober Codes AU butUiigm ’ I •• SES art noav) poaidrtoaKd SES ball be corutncKd, teled. used, operaed. art aanaiKd b and rdan wib be Miciu|M Bmidaig Code. be Naiaal ElectrK Code, art benmfacttRr'i ipeatexm raptetfa^^fateabepowaa(Bgtebeaiaagfate> AprapaNtodmgebrprtelbateoF an eteg SES bifl be coQudend a Kw appixatirt nbpd to be Heighl and Protruioo. BiuidiRg-tnounkd SES attached to trt toofa wall of a tractae daU be ate L diRCth a be structure art shall BOI be haba bai be pert of be hurtiBg ID wheh irty KF gf extend nue ban 5 feel above a outside of be strvtwe. Na may a buldey-oote SES exart beyoM be mves of be building's mf Acccnoy gmnknote SES shall m aaed sineen (Id) feet ncnoed K bcanaDSRoag pfoa is I ThcdeninmiBiaeagprtibiHiBckrietiBinaan 1. IL ftom be grauid to be top of be $)rtB when onestod a onifflum (b F. aft Nort. The wind prcaaie level of a (rtldag-aote SES and dl ancillary nrt equpmeni tel u fifly^K (S$) dBA a be properi) In of an adfote MteKtel b< « a a public or pnvae Rad V rigM-of-waTT or etKineM. G. I r• Gbrt. AU cooiponensofbesyaan ball be designed, mintand art opermd fa tegrtt nd reflection syaem deiigns ball cunply wib all Federal Avman Abuuntiai siting raqunoiKaii. Grte nrt reflectiai of nunlifta fam any conpaiefli of a nrt energy lyacn ball an have a negntive mpici on ny noe- fl ■’**1 WIrlig Om* power IH.-.’ beiwces sort pmh. buildings, aid nverton bill be placrt widM be underlying stnictufe or mfergniaid. I. VlrtiUiry. An acccnory grofid^note SES a be RL. RR, L[< MDK or HDR, muig diaricts I nt of ten*. A wTiQca deacripM oT Uto pnted ib*<c life of be (rtKipiFrte SES The aobcipaed mam in ite be profeci will be decaanBntod, Bcbsbig A dacripiM of which above-grade art betow-gnde aagtoveneats wiB be renowd, Rte (c.^ aooeB drivt, rttoiag), a naand far te reme of be property ctent wib be anag Utek iv. Rto oetbod of emrag ba forts wdl be avadsMe to cover lOOS of be (nai of ale remoraJ coats shall be cmnpletod emy three (3) yean, far the Irt of the profect, and approved by the be naruung CoDunuaon. An SES owner may a any thnt V DccqBNrtkaitg. Following be operaioMl life of be building-mote SES or acccaor) Fxndrtote SES, or be abandomenl ot ceatM benof (wMcbever ocews bra), be prapert) oww or te srtll pnnptl) perform decamnisiNniiig nd Rite of be nrt enoiy syaen art all oornpoaeaei art pan. At all times, while any of be building-mote SES cornponents a pats are preant on be property, t«Aft art paieis bill fa pronptly repaired a ramoved fan be ak. That bril he n a maifaKtiaiing sort pakls. K. fa 1. A rete of be aiDcno!?^ perfexnusce guarantee baaed on iiillaitoiL laFnge locaed in be side«rcB yad to mnioiue viaat impKO 6vn be public rigbiEof'Wi) ■t / * d dmanussunag wd abalizani fan an acmptable non n daerte by be PrtaiBg Coatei (a be fam of aRiy bond, orevooMe leoer of oedi. or cab H. t raqund Hto piote UeansiBte far rate of be SES (Kt of sate ■ anol doiian) art nil artiltaiiot. bs be awrt of be weiy te pte wth be State of MkhigB for deconaisutiag ti parti tealied on PA I lb tartk and. pautpaing propeny J. Ite n ateb a be toie of be tequoL •I ; ' III. of suiltghi art oba aniftcini lighting which may affect KYigann by air. wacr, nd roadwiy Sort (Bcrgy f pnnct abmnd k. energy f) aem assocokd wib be spplxai project Ilayattaappletaai/XpjitBfffi,. rtUjQSagg. PnncipikK SES ae wdycct to be fefiowog rt cover^ rabetnas. I. fihe tool aa of a aagfe pracqtee SES, Bcte ifl ceapraaiL bb na eimed 1500 aw a aal» a all patrnpamg ba I Coote Wb be Coat)'s Master Pla. prteka SES bb ax ixap) m »ra «« dMi be “nrt loir of 10300 acra wibB the tart oa of" I 7 Con) onda be ConyYaoaiRi jmdKtMo MAXUOtnU. The aaximim mgfe of a nrt ari) (i^ ax® wtxil pote) far catwia nrt ndrtioo a miqarad to be horizon lim MWb VI naiong Act, PA 381 of 199fa 11 amended, tha coiaiui inpervion arf^r a the time ri^camnictiaa mailt iha canna be dutuihcd. are exempt horn ground cover requteaxs. 3Ci3: ^DLSYSIIM. A tort non s)rtn mote on asport POtt. like a rick or pole ba are atadwd to or rea on be pound. 4 Forage Agnvahao 3. Proyed Bto ba am indudrt in a browte fia adote te irt tenfaM efeefaaty wiha be project aa to meumiB laid ae. J CoKsvrtmCom iv. .. t- I . «r 111. te ba mcorporn wrtoiil hvtaod ptnoi aid forage pfodoctioD aa pat ai overaU vtgcrtnt iwvmi'* pie. <« PrtBBor Harta ♦aa t Itg.. bffd hnhda) a pnwidiBg speebe ecaqrsan services (<4, orboo gquwtntMMi ad heahh) ’S i 11. Cnervan Cover Sort b Ues^ned in connltan wnh mnervaxa orgauntxm ba focn on Rniog BOrve pbas. panek art fnbe wnh be an of prokte te* ■ A I 1. *♦ Mtobyan Pofinacr Hibna Plaanig Scarecard for sort siks. b) Itf HOrtHDCC ^oUaaor Habiia: Sort Ski desgned to BMct a score of Kveny-su CM) or Bore on 0to a) I®*"«ffiday ■Ha? *““""** "‘“***"“’"i'*'«f Dili U« «M b practices brougfatu be prayect sK 4^ z^in^tE I. Pite wib be decoooiBnrtg prt appite by be Ptonaag Coonte Btoa bts Bcrtn art reotove be lyarai as Bdmart a be Doa men 9provrt plrt Ok li. Ate be deaBBuaBOBBg plan wib PlaKbg CoaartBon appte art pnoeed aceatbng to be revised prts 3. DecoomlBioning an SS atua cooiinence wfaen (be loil is «fey to pmcK ml caopoction and mua be cofflpleie wnfam ogbieeQ (II) months after abudorunenL An SES tha has not prodte dectrtoal wwy onwnSffl Noncooforaitici Hie astallaion of a buildmg-mmte SES a acoenoy gnxadmoinkd SES on a eoergy Im twebe (12) cmuecutive morab rtaO pronate u abaodonmenl heanng. ooxMforming buite structure, fat. or toe dail na fa considered a expaiSNB of ifa naxnnfornity. • • • etetsfaed a be Planing Cteite Dwng (fa heain^ be Pbaiing Coonte will hea coBneais art mbe a deaxnniaaaaa if (fa SES ha been abandoned. If be Ptetoing CoRaiisia ddomaes (he ha been badoned. dk demmnisstoing shiU immcdiael) proceed a dnerbed wibii be qiprovrt decooniaioniBg prti Section 8. Fwblkatioii tod Effactirr Date This Ordinaoce ball become efimtive August 3,2024 Section 3 Sectioi 1102 Special Lad Uns io be RR Rail Residential Diana bril faarnended to add be faliowing as I qxciil lad A * i. se 1$ un; "Prmripri-*^’* Solar Energy Syaeras. subject to Sectioo D70 ’ 9 Sectioi L Section 1702 Special l^rt Uses n be LI Light lodte Dte ihril be arnete to add be following u a qxoal laid ■* { f use. "Principri-Usc Sort Energy Systems, sufaect to Secbon 370." Section 5. Section IW2 Special Lad Uses in be GI General Indiatriil District shall fa amended to add (fa foliowng as a qxcial land use: “Principal-Use Sort Energy Syswns. subject to Sectioi 370." Section 6. Section I9(Q Speert Land Uses in (he A Agricultunl Disffict shall fa unerided to add be following as a qiecial tad lae: YEAS: Memfarv Smelka. HafieU, Caltoo, Getty, Teunesoa, Dmkr. Canpfa^ NAYS: Monbers Nok ABSTAIN; Menben: Nok Passed art adopned by be BoardofConousskmenofbe Count) of Barry. Midugai, ■Augua 13, SQL “Princrpal-Ua Sort Energy Systems, subjea to Section 370." Cyrtia L *1ute, CoudI) Clerk b ♦ f? 5 9 Thursday, August 15. 2024 A?« r ? 4 I xs r �I 10 1 L J the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday August 15, 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS - TRUST TO ALL CREDITORS; Decedent SYLVIA A, VAN POOLEN. bom March 27. 1931, who lived at 1875 Edwin Drive, Wayland. Michigan 49348, died on June 23, 2024. On July 23, 1990, Decedent created the Sylvia A. Van Poolen Living Trust as Settlor, which she amended and restated on September 20, 2018. As a result of Decedent's death. Edward H. Van Poolen. Jr., of 2040 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, is the successor Trustee of the trust. There is no Personal Representative of the Decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority has been issued. Creditors of the Decedent are notified that any and all claims against the Sylvia A. Van Poolen Living Trust dated July 23, 1990, as amended and restated on September 20, 2018, will be forever banned unless presented to Edward H. Van Poolen, Jr.. Trustee, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: August 15, 2024 Edward H. Van Poolen. Jr. 2040 Madison Avenue SE Grand Rapids Ml 49507 (616)403-4299 JAMES P. VAN POOLEN, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee James P. Van Poolen (P49644) 509 Franklin Avenue Grand Haven Ml 49417 (616) 842-1661 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29675-DE birth: 12-19-1955. PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Hawthorne, Watson, Bell­ more, James, Hall Absent: Lectka, Greenfield Approved the Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Re­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Wiley Joan J. Jones, died April 28, 2024, leaving M. Timmerman, died June 29, 2024. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that Trust are notified that all claims against Date: 8/12/2024 I Rhoades McKee PC 607 North Broadway. Suite A 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 269-945-9585 Crystal J. Maitland Mychelle Paczolt and Ashley Gillons 5256 Jordan Road c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 North'Broadway, Suite A Freeport, Ml 49325 Hastings, Ml 49Q58^^.. (224) 325-2111 (269)945-1921 property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; August 15, 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for US Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 3359200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No 23M(00082-3 (08-15)(09-05) Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Katie E. Miller to NOTICE; SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER I. * -oe Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1;00 PM, on September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony Bolthouse, single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following Christy L. Rozema 10329 Hanna Lake Ave. Caledonia, Ml 49316 mortgage will be foreclosed the mortgaged premises, or them, at a public auction sale bidder for cash or cashier’s NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding Series I Trust will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or PM on SEPTEMBER 5, 2024. The amount due on the the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Date of Mortgage: December 22,2022 Date of Mortgage Recording; December thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 27, 2022 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $186,114,95 is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marissa Hellem, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for and 85/100 Dollars ($149,145,85), Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER oSrdHv^ho" '‘“’y''' davs aao n/ii ^°^^'uded less than 90 aays ago. or if you have activA Huh/ ni ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated ™...... i. Date of notice: August 15, 2024 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 Said premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Kellogg School Rd. Hickory Corners The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the 49060-9773 The redemption City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan is ')r te 3W Sj iK* «v L»f Lfa'i w *» < J >v ^itW flU * •4 ’^'Sl.l “***< ' A • ■ * •; ."W i K '”1 «• >ftu <5U . w X * I ’J $ * period 88 feet of Lot 890 and the East 27.5 feet of the North 88 ,?*u S IX ■ •. Vw '5 > 3» Ml be shall ’ 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real described as follows;The West 22.25 feet of the North 4 property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale the East 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 Rods of Lot 890 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the 31.5 feet: thence East 12 feet: thence South 31.5 feet to the Point of Beginning.Parcel ID No(s).: 08-55-201-279- S?!; ss I Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held recorded plat thereof: thence West 12 feet; thence North fa mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period 112 East Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date Attention homeowner: If you are a military of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance » a; service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to This notice is from a debt collector. the property during the redemption period Dated: August 1,2024 S'J ^X^w\Vx\i I-* Date of notice: August 8 2024 Trott Law, P.C. File No. 24-008311 Firm Name: Orlans PC 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 P&;. (248) 642-2515 1537809 (08-15)(09-05) 1537263 (08-08)(08-29) (08-01)(08-22) L f ♦ ♦ I IB West at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any)- 13581 5,2024. 00 are a military *« parallel with said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court City) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, a Subdivision seitteTlXh°'’’®°"'"®^' " 4 53 minutes 03 seconds East at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East and the statute in such case made and provided, notice feet of Lot 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (now person who buys Ihe property at the mortqage damSIh?n 'Tortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption * «* • ♦ faaQfijHLiitaajnCBBf I place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five 8 West, Except beginning at the Southwest corner of * seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1855.00 feet to the is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There AH Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the * 1 J Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Part A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range »> J 2006 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $201,742.59 mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing If the property is sold at foreclosure sale -a Date of Mortgage: April 6, 2006 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 17 the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 007631 Barry County Records, Michigan, Said mortgage abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real J. . , * property is V VV I r Si and recorded July 14,2022 in Instrument Number 2022- The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined Giris wfesll Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Betty Jones Original Mortgagee: Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number ft '* I IMI potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: member on active duty, if your period of active duty has »*< ■5J' place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 9 West: Michigan, and described as: The West 44 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 377 of the City formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 339 W Mill St. Hastings. Ml 49058-1607 'IS-*? ' by a sale of some part of to the highest check at the Hometown Lenders, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8,2022 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, J. te Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan described asCommencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Amerihome Mortgage Company. LLC k * Letters of application and/or resumes must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Ihe documents maybe emailed to ldennison@barrycounty.org, mailed to or delivered to Barry County Administration, 220 W State Street, Hastings MI 49058. If you have questions, please contact 269-945-1284 for more information. Robert Koster 6980 Hammond Ave. SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 ■ Vltr ) 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 r: *<• is seeking applications for a Member at Large, partial term. Ihe term will be from date of appointment through December 31,2024. Jason W. Wesseling (P-85634) Wesseling & Brackmann, PC. David H. Tripp P29290 property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period Is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, all claims against the Decedent, Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Christy L. Rozema and Robert Koster, Co-Trustees, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the hearing will be held on 09/04/2024 at 2:00 2008. the personal representative within 4 months the date of sale unless the property is abandoned petition for name change, A name change Wiley M. Timmerman ("Decedent") date of Decedent’s Birth: March 25, 1935. Name of Trust: Timmerman Living Trust dated April 16, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court as: 1692 ERWAY RD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale the redemption period will be 6.00 months froni TAKE NOTICE; Katie E. Miller has filed a NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, publication of this notice. 3 chains, to the 1/4 line, thence North on the 1/4 line 2 chains to the beginning. Commonly known following: Attested to by, Larry Watson, Supervisor Trust. Date of birth: April 2, 1937. and Ashley Gillons, personal representative, a post on the North and South 1/4 line 14 chains and 45 links South of the 1/4 post in the center of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, thence West 3 chains, thence South 2 chains, thence East 65 Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk In the Matter of The Joan J. Jones Living Trustee, within 4 months after the date of and 58/100 ($139,525.58) including interest at the rate of 7.55000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the matter may be barred or affected by the r Decedent’s Trust barred unless presented to Mychelle Paczolt as Document Number; 1162327, Barry County Records,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five 5111" whose including address is unknown and whose interest in NOTICE TO CREDITORS. unless presented to Crystal J. Maitland, mortgage made by Larry W Hoffman and Allison K Hoffman, Husband and Wife to US Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association iND, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, PERSONS, >• Adjournment 7:45 pm COUNTY OF BARRY all claims against the estate will be forever deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain TO ALL port Motion to set the millage to be levied on the 2024 Winter Taxes (L-4029) Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes STATE OF MICHIGAN the decedent or trust will be forever barred automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29808-NC Visit us online at HastingsBanner.conn Creditors of the decedent are notified that at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission Creditors of the decedent or against the FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, BARRY COUNTY HEARING REGARDING Howard Van Den Heuvel P46364 4920 Broadmoor Ave. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 616-698-0000 Gary Finkbeiner 10340 East Rivershore Drive SE Alto, Ml 49302 616-421-5564 NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, after the date of publication of this notice. FAMILY DIVISION Katie E. Kauffman. the above Trust in full force and effect. Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Date; 08-13-24 TO ALL CREDITORS: Mitchell Gayle Gillons, died 07/05/2024, STATE OF MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 10, 2024-7:00 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29530-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: (616) 632-5440 Estate of Lucille Anna Louise Finkbeiner. Date of birth: 01/04/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lucille Anna Louise Finkbeiner, died 11/13/2021. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al) claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gary Finkbeiner, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. TO ALL CREDITORS: Estate of Mitchell Gayle Gillons. Date of www.HastingsBanner.com I I ♦ • 1 WiK P*k'T �s A * 1»5 s X < *• -1 ; w • V SPORTS S \cs BANNER ■'V- Summer Vault Series concludes BRETT BREMER Sports Editor It s been a heck of a time to be a pole vaulter. Mondo Duplantis from Louisiana, vaulting for Team Sweden, u/.. ij r* ---------- M set a new Wor d Record and won Olympic gold by clearing the bar at at o.zi 6.25 meters -J LUC oar ■9?^^ inches) last week Monday in Paris, France. American Katie Moon won the sil­ ver in the women’s competition by clearing 4.85 meters, finishing just five hundredths of a meter behind ■ gold medal winner Nina Kennedy of Australia at the Olympics last ; Wednesday evening (Aug. 6). The Nashville/Vermontville area had Ils own Moon Vault Saturday in the . midst of the Olympic season at ±e . Landon Athletics pole vault facility Saturday, Aug. 2. A group of 99 com­ petitors reached for the sky throughout the day with Davenport University’s ; Nick Ruvalcaba putting up the top vault of the day at 16 feet to win the Men’s College Elite division. Ruvalcaba was fourth at the GLIAC Outdoor Championship this spring for the Panthers with his personal best of 16 feet 2.75 inches. His DU team, mate Robby Slaughter, from Hastings, was ninth at those GLIAC Outdoor Championships this spring as a fresh,I man. He was one of a handful of f. "S I. t LM. '"Ik Hast fH Xs '< fK J Xu,I ’’it' «of XceteJ, • V, >»w *4 « s -Wic -x ^QE ^Ptcatio ■t. >1 M *» .7?^ i 'tw *>» rI X»5 41 4 HastingsBanner WWW 1 vaulters to set a new personal record on the Landon Athletic runways. The sun was inching down just above the horizon as he cleared 15-0, a height that put him fourth in the Men’s College Elite Division. Like the Olympics, the Moon Vault 2024 was an international event. Canadian Erika Fielder from the Royal City Athletics Club had the top women’s height of the competition Saturday. She cleared the bar at 12-2 to win the Elite Women 17 & 18 con­ test. Madison Ford set her personal record by clearing 10-6 in the Women’s Masters competition. Among the youngsters, Collin Wirkner set his PR at 8-0 in the Men’s I4-and-under division and Caleb Bailey set his PR at II-O in the Men’s 15 & 16 division. As usual, champions received Moon Pies to go along with their champi­ onship medals. The top three in each division earned medals. Other champions on the day in men’s divisions included Case Lang (11-6), Odin Gulledge (14-0), Nolan Rhodes (13-6), Sam Poeth (14-6), Joshua Vanslambrouck (10-0), Marcus Pratt (13-0), James Finley (12-0), James Crane (10-6), Wes Collins (9-0), Jim Fast (9-0), Bob Babits (11-0) and Craig Prether (7-0). O±er champions on the day in com 11 with Moon Vault J I I / '27+ ■TO B'2. r-.-, b t r • \} J nT j »:* 1 .< < ♦ ■r \ uU I f It 4^. 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C f xar ‘* ! -If Girls wrestling boosts MHSAA participation Participation in Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored sports rose for the third-straight school year in 202324 - this time by nearly one percent - and continued to do so despite another two-per­ cent decrease in school enrollment among the MHSAA s 754 member high schools. Wrestling reported the largest increase in participation for the second-straight school year, this time by 12.8 percent with 11,814 athletes - and the rise again mostly attrib­ utable to the rapid growth in girls partici­ pation in the sport, which jumped another 39 percent with 1,216 wrestlers this past season. Hastings had 13 girls compete in the MHSAA girls’ regional tournament at the end of the season, and combined Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Delton Kellogg had 11 girls competing in the regional round of the state tournament. Girls tennis enjoyed the next largest participation jump, increasing 9.1 percent with 8,911 athletes, that sport’s most since 2018-19. A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments - a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. Boys partici­ pation rose LI percent to 158,260, despite a 1.8 percent decrease in boys enrollment. Girls participation rose 0.7 percent to 112,377, while girls enrollment dipped 1.9 percent from the previous school year. MHSAA participation totals count stu­ dents once for each sport in which they participate, meaning students who are mul­ tiple-sport athletes are counted more than once. The boys participation total for 2023- •w ' & ML IL lA Tij •^IR WT . :r r? f u 4 - J.'B . S’ 9 - k -r y P’-Tl f t 9 I •<*< — •l I f I 9^" ■gsV p» * .I J r-L ■ The growth of girls’ wrestling, thanks to participants like Hastings’ Olivia Friddle and Naomi Grummet, has been a key piece of the MHSAA participation numbers overall growing in recent years. Photo by Brett Bremer 24 was its highest since 2018-19, predating the sharp decrease brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-21 school year. Only 11 sports saw increases in participation during 2023-24 - com ­ compared to 18 sports that reported increases between 2021-22 and 202223. However, two sports set participation records this past school year. Girls golf reported 3,936 athletes, an increase of 6.2 percent from the previous year and that sport’s most since 2002-03. Girls lacrosse broke its record set in 2019-20 with 3,245 athletes, up nine-tenths of a percent 0»? f HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ijii' isrt^ TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: f PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public numbers from the previous year. Both girls and boys track & field increased for the third-straight year, girls by 5.2 percent to 17,325 competitors and boys 2.9 percent to 23,888. Boys lacrosse (up 3.9 percent to 5,236 athletes) and boys golf (up 3.3 percent to 7,222) also joined their girls counterparts in those sports in trending upward. , Boys soccer (up 5.1 percent to 13,953 atSletes), girls competitive cheer (3.9 percent to 6,172) and football (11 and 8-player com­ bined - 0.5 percent to 35,174) also showed increases. Football remains the most-played sport statewide with more than 11,000 more athletes than the next highest, boys track & field, and the 2023-24 football participation total was that sport’s highest since 201819. Boys basketball (20,199 participants), girls volleyball (19,119) and girls track & field ranked third through fifth, respectively, among the state’s most-played sports this past school year. Although 17 sports saw lower partici­ pation in 2023-24 than the previous year, five experienced decreases smaller than ±e overall L8-percent loss in enrollment at member schools - boys ice hockey (-0.03 percent with just one fewer participant than in 2022-23), girls soccer (-0.3 percent), girls volleyball (-0.8 percent), boys tennis (-1.2 percent), boys cross country (-1.3 percent) and girls softball (-1.5 percent). Girls cross country just missed that line with only a 1.9-percent decrease from the previous year. The participation figures are gathered annually from MHSAA member schools to submit to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for com­ piling of its national participation survey. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF A COM­ MERCIAL REHABILITATION DISTRICT FOR 328 AND 420 E MILL STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PURSUANT TO P.A. 210 OF PUBLIC ACTS 2005 ’ hearing on Thursday, September 12* 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hail, 5463 South M-43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance request: 33ft< Craig Shumate is requesting relief from Sections 10.2, 10.24, 16.6, and 17.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance to construct a twenty-six (26) foot by sixty (60) foot f residential accessory building within the required front yard of a lot located at 5414 Saggio Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (parcel number 08-07-008-001-03). If granted, the variance request would allow the accessoiy building to encroach ten (10) feet into the front yard setback. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back fifty (50) feet from the front lot line on conforming lots in the AR, Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the establishment of a Commercial Rehabilitation District, pursuant to Public Act 210 of 2005. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday August 26, 2024 in the City Council Cham­ bers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Agricultural Residential zoning district. The applicant is proposing a setback of forty (40) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.ni. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with DisabililiesAct(ADA). Hope Townshipwill providenecessaryreasonableauxiliaiyaidsandservices suchassigners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ofprinted material being consideredat the hearing, to individuals with dis- abilitiesatthehearinguponseven(7)days’noticetoiheHopeTownshipCIerk.Individualswithdisabilities requiring > auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below 2021 I, HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 5^e Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 The boundaries of the proposed Commercial Rehabilitation District in­ clude 328 E. Mill Street, parcel #55-001-001-02 and 420 E. Mill Street, parcel #55-001 -001 -04. For additional information please contact the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Ques­ tions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Develop­ ment Director at 269-945-2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Clerk of the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.gov. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Linda Perin City Clerk (269) 948-2464 12“’ 4 t /a •i 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 f I d �12 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 15, 2024 Francisco set to lead Lakewood volleyball BRETT BREMER Sports Editor Brooke (Wieland) Francisco put up the final set of her senior season with the Lakewood volleyball team inside Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek in die fall of2012. Teammate Emily Kutch hammered it down for a kill that clinched the Viking program its first state championship. Francisco is seated front row center behind the state championship trophy in the team photo. In recent years, Francisco has been seated with fellow Lakewood varsi­ ty volleyball assistant coach Chelsea Brehm and head coach Cameron Rowland on the Vikings' bench each fall. She will be the one pacing around the sideline now as head coach. Francisco was excited to get started with her girls in the gym this week as the 2024 MHSAA varsity volleyball season, and the rest of the fall high school sports, were able to begin prac­ tice Monday. The first volleyball match­ es of the 2024 fall season in the state will take place Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Vikings are set to be a part of a quad at Cornerstone University that day. Francisco played her own college volleyball in Grand Rapids for Aquinas College. The coaching bug bit her while at Aquinas. She coached a 12U Blue Power volleyball club team with anoth­ er current Lakewood coach, Chelsea Brehm. The team included recently I I J I I ► WWW graduated local volleyball talents like Skylar Bump, Alli Pickard and Paige Wolverton. “We had so much fun, and seeing the kids grown and learn," Francisco said. She found a passion for coaching. From then on. Francisco coached some older club teams after that, helped run camps and then spent six years as an assistant along with Brehm at Lakewood under former varsity head coach Cameron Rowland. Rowland announced he was leaving the varsity head coaching position following the 2023 season in November and the job was posted and Francisco was hired in December. “I wasn’t quite ready for Cam to be done,” Francisco said. ”It was one of those things where it’s like, are you sure? Once he decided he was done for sure 1 knew this was something I had pictured myself doing in the future, but I didn’t really have a choice. I knew if it was going to be open I needed to apply ... This is what my heart wants me to do and I think 1 am where 1 belong.” Cameron Rowland took over the pro­ gram from his mother Kellie Rowland before the 2018-19 season. In his six seasons, Cameron’s teams reached the MHSAA Division 2 state final four in Battle Creek four times and earned two state runner-up trophies. The Vikings won five regional titles and six confer­ ence titles over that span. The end of the 2023 season was a tough HastingsBanner.com “ I did some four man ‘•tar. , workouts in the spring with a iuiillimil UIH Htv couple kids, especially some I younger kids,” Francisco n said. ”1 am trying to build up .* 7, this summer. We had quite a few open gyms. We had a very successful youth camp. 1 We went to a couple scrim­ mages at Caledonia and we Ki participated in a team camp at Davenport through FarOut r and Munciana volleyball clubs. “We saw a lot of competi­ tion and it was good for the Brooke Francisco (center) runs the Lakewood girls. It helps them under­ varsity volleyball team through drills with the stand the pace of the game. help of fellow assistant coach Chelsea Brehm The skills 1 can teach.” during the Vikings' 2023 postseason. Francisco She said she had over 100 is now the head coach of the Viking varsity team kids take part in the Lakewood as the 2024 season begins. Photo by Brett Bremer youth volleyball camp this summer. Throughout the proone for the Vikings as they had a string gram girls have been in the gym working of nine straight seasons with a district hard this summer according to the new championship snapped when they were head coach. The new coach is hoping that bested by the Grand Rapids Christian Lakewood is able to have a freshman team girls in a district final in Grand Rapids for the first time in a handful of years. in November. The two teams were both Francisco was happy to have a little ranked in the top five in the state in break from volleyball to spend time with Division 2 going into the match. her family before tryouts were slated to Francisco went right to work when she start this week, but now it is back to the took over the head coaching duties. She’ll gym. One of the big things she wants to have Brehm back as a varsity assistant, do is build confidence in her players. who Francisco said is one of her biggest “I’m putting my twist on it. There is influences as a coach along with Cam and still that grit. There is still that account­ Kellie Rowland and FarOut volleyball’s ability towards the kids and with each Joe Steenhuysen. She also had Brie Guiles returning as the JV coach. other,” Francisco said. H I I I I I ■ * *** I 1 I iff i f 4 4 I IJ I I’ J •vi : J I V Run, 3-on-3 and other sports prepping for 2024 Summerfest BRETT BREMER Sports Editor The 2024 Hastings Summerfest is right around the comer and will once again include a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park, the annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park and ±e Summerfest Weightlifting competition downtown. Weightlifting will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 9 p.m. The competition will run until about noon. Registration is $10 and can be done at the event. Sign-up is going on now for the annual Corwell Health Pennock Summerfest 5K RunZWalk and Kids Fun Run. The run will take off from the Thomapple Plaza at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, as a part I 4 I . /■ the event. of the annual Hastings Summerfest. The The 2024 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Kids Free 1-mile Fun Run is slated for a Basketball Tournament will be held Aug. 9 a.m. start. The courses will head most­ 24 at Tyden Park. Registration is going on ly south east from there along East State now through Aug. 20. Links to online reg­ Street. The cost to participate is $40 for those 18 istration can be found on the sports page at and older and $25 for those 17 and younger. hastingssummerfest.com or on the events Registration can be done online at speccalendar at mibarry.com. trumhealth.org/summerfestrun. The cost to participate is $25 for teams of three or four players. The plans is for Packet pick-up and late registration for the 5K will be held Friday, Aug. 23 from contests in 12-14,15-17,18-25 and 25-and6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Corwell Health up divisions, although often times the two Pennock Health & Wellness Center at 1005 older groups are joined to an 18-and-up W. Green St. in Hastings and from 6:30 a.m bracket based on participation. to 7:30 a.m. at Thomapple Plaza Saturday, The first 100 players to check in the day of Aug. 24. Late registration for the Kids Free the tournament receive a T-shirt. Registered 1-mile Fun Run will be held from 7:30 a.m. teams may begin checking in at 8:30 and to 8:30 a.m. at Thomapple Plaza the^y of games will start no later than 9:30 a.m. it’’® ■S. r< c ■Lm KE*- ’^s IRs. IK I . s •* •r I € I y-' The annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to the four courts at Tyden Park the Saturday or Summerfest, Aug. 24. Sign-up for the basketball tournament, Summerfest run/walk and softball / . tournaments is going on now and sign­ up for Summerfest Weightlifting can be done downtown the day of the event., / j Notice for Seniors i I I t Do You Want To Hear Better? Beltone, the MOST TRUSTED NAME IN HEARING AIDS, wishes to test a remarkable new hearing instrument in the area. This offer is free of charge an(j you are under no obligation. The revolutionary 100% Digital instruments use the latest technology to comfortably and almost invisibly help you hear more clearly. 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Beltone 2024 TM I • I tr < ♦ ♦ 1 • • � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-08-22.pdf bb18d4248ea360bfba3f06b4a114a02c PDF Text Text INSIDE S' TODAY'S EDITION n . local y r Kcct»l; — COUNTY DEPARTMENTS MAKE BUDGET APPEALS PAGE 2 hJ» ■ ■ u ()l '■< • 1 * 1 r. * ■ ti rJ.* r^* A r^.. ■a M I J i /» i rtn THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 31 3^ www.HastinqsBdiiner.roin (, 1 I I t DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 lliuiscldy, Aiiqusl 2?, 2024 Meijer grocery chain considering location in Rutland Township, raises questions on water infrastructure HUNTER MCLAREN not been finalized, made public or even seen by most of the board mem­ bers, although they had a rough idea of what the store mi^t look like. The site in question, located near the intersec­ tion of M-43 and M-37, would have a footprint of about 20 acres. If every­ thing went smoothly, board members estimated 2027 to be the absolute ear­ liest that a Meijer store could be open on the site. It’s not the first time the chain has considered building in Rutland, as board members noted a similar pro­ posal was floated by Meijer in 2008. At that time, the process was slowed down by state environmental agencies over conservation concerns regarding local wetlands and wildlife. The idea was tabled with the onset of the 2008 Staff Writer A new Meijer grocery store could be coming to Rutland Township in the coming years. News about the chain’s interest in coming to Barry County brought a lively discussion to Rutland Township Hall last Wednesday during the town­ ship board’s Aug. 14 meeting. The meeting itself had caught public inter­ est after news of the meeting’s agenda spread on social media earlier that week. Board members had to set out extra chairs for a crowd of nearly 30 attendees. Board members explained the town­ ship was in the very early stages of discussing the store location with Meijer representatives. Site plans had economic crisis, resurfacing only now. Board members at last Wednesday’s meeting were willing to work with the retailer to move the development fonvard, but shared concerns they had about challenges ahead. First and fore­ most was how to best provide access to the City of Hastings’ water and sewer infrastructure at the proposed site. The store will not be able to be built using well and septic systems. “Without infrastructure — no Meijer,” said Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne. “If we get the infrastruc­ ture, we get Meijer.” It’s an issue that has been worked through by township and city offi­ cials before. Utilizing what’s known as an Urban Services Agreement / is c Mal r 1 f 4 1 1 A f »< Rutland Charter Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne spoke to members of the public about discussions with Meijer, Inc. to bring one of the chain’s stores to the township. Photo by Hunter McLaren See MEIJER on 5 J s i J I . t I Class is in session n Summerfest to take over Hastings this weekend ■Downtown clear of construction for annual festival * J '..I ■ r ■ 4. I. % 1 JJ » 4I T M f li J 1 f 1 Sliiw « Jk’’ k i 1 I G s r < ../TT tttnthr I gpr s X I JAYSON BUSSA 2 (} VI «• V2 1 f > J >«'< •i' i » J. u I ^4 1 ft f 4 I/'. t B. L “ ? • I*. ' J *««** 1 T*-I e j ;x^ • «A 4 •I' w 9 J 4’ T 'fl 3' I ir’?-. > 'i: t‘ lHI • ....... U ^*111 -w . » II I / .M. I i J ri J/e --1=—... J Parents of seniors at Hastings High School kicked the year off with delicious fanfare. On the first day of school Tuesday, these parents treated their seniors to donuts, orange juice, a raffle and a Class of 2025 balloon photo background for some selfies. Pictured here, left to right, is JoDee Gaskill, Isabelle Wickham. Micah Johnson, Linda Wright and Melany Vargas. Hastings. Thornapple Kellogg, Maple Valley and Lakewood schools all kicked off classes this week with Delton Kellogg beginning school after Labor Day. Photo provided Commission on Aging celebrates 50 years of services to Barry County seniors JAYSON BUSSA Editor Courtney Ziny said that, often, it seems like the Barry County Commission on Aging is a “silent sup­ porter” for those who need it. “(The COA) doesn’t always toot their own horn and I think having the oppor­ tunity to do that now is important,” said Ziny, executive director for the COA. “It’s saying ‘Look at what we’ve done for 50 years. Look at how we have served ±e community.’ That’s a big I inviliiiiiiii ^4976 11011 thing. It’s kind of overwhelming.” The COA had an opportunity to show off some of its accomplishments on Tuesday afternoon as over 200 people gathered on the lawn of its facility in Hastings for a 50th anniversary cele­ bration. Many of the COA’s events cater to the senior population, but this celebra­ tion featured a combination of seniors, current and former staff, representatives from partner agencies and local govemSee AGING on 2 INSIDE f AUGUST 23-25 IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Editor K 'ki 1 4 Megan Mattingly is helping to organize the smallest parade in Hastings. This title pertains to both the length of the parade and the height of its participants. “It’s just going to be a little parade where you wave, have fun, and you get to be in the middle of the street for all of it,” Mattingly said with a laugh. Mattingly, with help from her friend Leslie Key, is co-chairing the kids parade at this year’s Hastings Summerfest, which runs Friday through Sunday and marks the unofficial end of summer in Barry County. While Summerfest is always chock full of different events, this is one that Mattingly and Key have resurrected. Summerfest has not hosted a kids parade since 2001 — and even then, Mattingly said the family that organized it did it a bit differently. Mattingly, who remembers participating in the kids parade when her son was young, and also has young kids currently, simply wanted to bring the event back to add to the Summerfest festivities. We’re bringing it back a little differently,” she said. “There used to be a whole bunch of raffles and we’re not necessarily doing ±at. We have a bunch of temporary tattoos and are encouraging the kids to decorate their bikes, scooters or wagons. We’ll have ±eni decorate them in a 90s theme.” The kids parade is slated for I Featuring arts and crafts vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, softball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball. 5K run. parade, car show, live entertainment and more. p.m. on Sunday when Summerfest is typically winding down with the Misfits Car Club Car Show. Anyone who wants to participate in the kids parade is asked to meet at the Hastings Public Library before the parade steps off and convoys down State Street to the splash pad. Kids will get a T-shirt thanks to sponsoring partners and Hastings-based ice cream shop Frozen Spoons will be giving out vouchers for frozen treats. “It’s just something to bring families downtown (on Sunday of Summerfest) and bring them to the car show,” Mattingly said. The kids parade is just one of the many activities that will help Summerfest overtake the city of Hastings for three days. The annual event also features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday. Saturday serves as the epicenter for Summerfest, kicking off with the Corewell Health Pennock 5K Run and Walk and Kids Fun Run. The run is followed by a bevy of activities: Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, the continuation of the (( M«I r NEW FOOTBALL COACHES PREP THEIR SQUADS w ^B TBb ._w C S 19 r P J I w *£•*>*' 1 ■ 3? iSTOP I *•' I jf'4^ r<— 4 r^r I t ▼ -r I I 'V .tt r. PAGE 12 Q .^x c I See SUMMERFEST on 4 TODAY'S EDITION J/ I •t I % Ki .» s Sb J □ _<B_ ■I B X B ** 1 fl •W I *S 1 B WB B 4f « J B R ms Q £2 §9 1 SUBSCRIBE A J TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM b. « I* I YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I! 4 *. t 5*^ ' I'.'.l s i ■K I ■> crowd gathers to watch a weight lifting competition during last year’s Hastings Summerfest, File photo by Jayson Bussa A f ♦ - »• 'fT SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 4 ♦ r s • )• .* ? 4 ♦ ♦ I 3 I V '( �II J i I I WWW THE HASTINGS BANNER ?_jnwrsday, August 22, 2024 _________ __________ _________________ ________ HastingsBanner.com , - /• I I I Barrv Conservation District asks county to double its budget r •l z office will send three of its employees to the courts, which will then maintain all court records, taking that off the plate of the clerk’s office. The move leaves four employees in the clerk’s office, in addition to the clerk herself. One of the four which primarily focuses on processing concealed pistol licenses is parttime and they hope to make it a full­ r " While the Barry Conservation District did not receive the full amount it had requested from the county hoard, the infusion of cash that will accompany next year’s budget will help to stabilize the organization. Representatives from the Barry Conservation District, a nonprofit that promotes responsible natural resource and land-use management, appeared in front of the county board on Tuesday morning to issue a budget appeal. The department was one of three* to make appeals this year, all of which were granted, at least in part. The Barry Conservation District is largely funded by various state and federal grants but has been receiving $32,500 from the county to help fuel its work. In the 2025 budget, representatives from the Conservation District want to double that amount to $65,000 citing the need for cash to dig into initiatives it hasn’t been able to while retaining staff through competitive wages. “In order for us to seek state and federal funds, we need enough staff power to write those grants and administer those grants,” said Sara Syswerda, secretary and treasurer for the organization. “There have been a lot of environmental problems that have been popping up in Bany County that we really don’t have the capacity to address in the short term or the long term.” “Some of the big ones right now we don’t have state or federal grants for that I know are huge problems are things like E. coli,” Syswerda continued. “Charlton Park, the public beach there was closed for 21 days this summer already and maybe closed »w^v A * l:r I n MwhV UV MA v\\ iA’ f I * A iZ .1f ■X } ? if w e -V r JAYSON BUSSA Editor M > 1 __________________ -—-—Iand the courts, which will go mto ■Departments make budget appeals in front of county commissioners * A> I I ■few 1 1 time position. The county board was hesitant but Bl A A A 4 t if 4 did sign off on it. “The clerk’s office does a vital function for the county ... we’ve gone from (former clerk) Pam Palmer to (current clerk) Cindy (White) and then (incoming clerk) Sarah (VanDenburg). There has been a changeover. Some continuity is important, as well, and obviously, some help is important. I just have a hard time assessing what the needs really are.” “It’s not the time to force (VanDenburg) to operate with a short staff situation,” added Dave Hatfield, vice chair of the county board. The register of deeds office requested a little over $4,000 for expenses like travel, office supplies and training. Long-time register of deeds Barb Hurless will be stepping away after decades on the job where she personally whittled down some of these expenses, like staying with family when she traveled to conferences. With Chief Deputy Emily Reed poised to take over, Hurless said the additional $4,000 is what the office will need to properly function. “If you know me, you know I’m very conservative,” Hurless said. “That is what it will really take to actually fund the office but it doesn’t look like that’s what’s being proposed.” Commissioners OK’ed the additional expenses, which will be woven into the 2025 budget. Marty Buehler (left) listens as Sara Syswerda — both of the Barry Conservation District — speaks in front of county commissioners on Tuesday morning. The Barry Conservation District issued a budget appeal in attempts to get more money with the 2025 budget. Photo by Jayson Bussa longer because we’re not out of that E. coli peak season.” Grant funding can make for a somewhat erratic and unpredictable revenue source, and the increased amount from the county would help to put the organization on solid footing. Last year’s budget for the organization was $365,460. “If that was too much to do. we could find some ground in between to try to maintain what we’re doing,” Barry Conservation District Board Vice Chair Marty Buehler said to commissioners. “We’re a little worried about maintaining our services at the current level, if not improving in the future and looking down the road as we step into the next few years,” Buehler added. Ultimately, commissioners came to a consensus to raise the budgeted amount by $15,000. “They have not had an increase in six years,” said Commissioner Mark Doster. “I made the suggestion that ±ey make an appeal here to the board to ask for more funds. To me, this organization needs to be stable. I think it’s an organization that they have very good employees. I think they provide an important service and I thirik it’s going to be an increasing service. There is more interest and activity in this than some of our other organizations.” Jackson wasn’t on board with doubling the Conservation District’s budget but saw an increase as more than merited. “It would be unusual for this board to double a budget but I do see a need to start thinking about increasing this as we go through,” Jackson said. The county clerk and register of deeds offices also made budget appeals, which were both granted. The clerk’s office wants to convert a part-time deputy clerk to full­ time status, which would come with $40,000 in additional expenses. This need stems from a new agreement between the clerk’s office > 1 t 1 I <s- iJIS- ' li- ' ■ < 4 I 1 I I -cT 0^ > I K * 9 < ' J 1 ■ , C10I?’’ I V ' ' 1 w u f H®*?. »■ Mil I ,«*5>* ■ r *' 1K •*IZ *<• A " , < .«• f u .. J* J -* • i > ■ 2?^ fis ... Li a* Vi til!* I nssi^ iBhssJi ■ •r* > •15 «l MV 1-' rsx sir R k.V i*’ ... » ’ n'. *b - 4 *• t<f^ * .>* So* 4 AGING ety of services that allow seniors to live independently in their homes. Tossava presented a proclamation cel­ ebrating the anniversary. “The City of Hastings wishes sincere congratulations to the Barry County Commission on Aging, established in 1974, on their 50± anniversary,” the proclamation read. The COA’s longstanding mission to provide innovative services and resources to promote and support inde­ pendence, dignity and quality of life through the journey of aging for Barry County seniors and their families is suc­ cessful due to ±eir vision of engaging and leading Barry County in identifying resources to address the changing needs and desires of the aging population and their families,” it continued. The proclamation highlighted ±e department’s work, citing the 500,000 meals served to homebound seniors and Continued from Page 1 ment officials, all of which gathered to I reflect on 50y^rs of supporting Barry County seniors. “For me, it’s all about the people we have been able to serve,” said Ziny, who has been at the helm of the COA for a couple of those 50 years now. “It’s important that we’ve had the staff and dedication to be that bridge for seniors and help them live interdependently.” Dave Tossava, mayor of Hastings, pro■ vided just one of those examples when , he spoke during die event. Ziny said she ’ grew a bit emotional when she listened to Tossava talk about how his family utilized COA services so ±at his mother was able to remain in her home for the final years of her life. ( That’s not necessarily a rare or unique story, either, as the GOA provides a vari4 Hastings SOfniMIrf^f Com * rri t I".' 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At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Township Board unanimously approved a revenue sharing agree­ ment whereby revenues generated from a tax levy for fire and emer­ gency services in the township of 2.25 mills over a six-year period that was approved by voters on Aug. 6 will not be subject to tax-in­ crement financing capture by the Barry County Brownfield Re devel­ opment Authority, nor will any tax such revenues be returned to the developer of the Mid-Villa project, Dutch Developers LLC. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote at its Aug. 27 meeting whether to approve the tax-increment financing agreement, which was earlier approved by the Licensed Master Plumber Middleville Village Council and the vil­ I Licensed Journeyman Plumber S New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleanin lage’s Downtown Development BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Authority board. Same Day Inslallalion License The Hastings Banner Office (269) 948-2248 #8110376 regrets the error. /f " * %•»* ' MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING -la Sunday August 25,2024; 9:30 am •>j •• CORRECTION: 90,000 meals at local congregate meal sites. The COA also provided 100,000 hours of homemaking, personal care and in-home respite in addition to 65,000 hours of adult day service programming for seniors with Alzheimer’’s or demen­ tia. The next chapter for the organization is on the horizon as it works to develop and construct a new facility that will remove it from downtown Hastings. On the heels of a milestone anniversary, Ziny said that the work ahead of them means carrying on the legacy of this time-honored department not re-writing it. “It’s expanding on this wonderful foundation we’ve built,” Ziny said. “It is moving us forward, it is allowing us to expand our reach and expand our ser­ vices but it’s still building on that foun­ dation. It’s not throwing out the last 50 years or saying we’re going to do things completely different than how we’ve done ±em. It’s having the opportunity to be a little more innovative.” .-v. • > **■ * X> o» V *1 * I a T �* THE HASTINGS BANNER 3 Thursday, August 22, 2024 V «v : *T— 5^^ OflL\s ’"'ll AA J’ Wk s A r II Middleville man charged in Ottawa County road rage fatality D * t r r* *«E 111 Si 5SSS* it' ’Si Ml ’7 Aw 1 > » E*. 3® -C s -i^T ?5=3ea!aw '!5i I w A ** «W<w WenON; < ‘-Tfc I f »n: TTjenafepeoj^ r I ULI J. •I J » uE K u2f)Cr (if ihc a® ^HIFZIfij I I litEahmifihtifctodei'elcp aficcscxtawticfe-itawfli j 1 sae^SMijmffe c^ixeirs^* sWjitJ3kstff®'32n'. < w r 9 ♦ R« * •r f * 9 r ^72^X3 :^te2Cipoffl-DLirt- bsfetwasii-iaffBiirf 17 itilsiilfwiaJhM rrii:^ 7 I •ri •iti BC 2Xf5 G®I3« fili "tiii I I I I S?** i cwd<* I fii’®!: I ipil*** lam Utas®? bls'- if® ■ The two vehicles crashed, Staff Writer causing the Perez car to A 23-year-oId Middleville collide with a westbound man is scheduled to appear vehicle driven by 27-year<for a probable cause hearing old Sha-Tera Coleman of t next week in Ottawa Grand Rapids. Coleman County in connection with was killed as a result of the a road rage crash that left a crash, Capt. Jake Sparks of Grand Rapids woman dead Ethan the sherifTs department said earlier this summer. Oosterhouse in a news release. Ethan Luke Oosterhouse An investigation by the is scheduled for a hearing at 3:30 sheriff’s office Traffic Services p.m. Wednesday in 58th District Unit and Investigating Services Court in Hudsonville before Judge Unit showed that the Oosterhouse Judith Mulder on charges of secondand Perez vehicles were involved degree murder, manslaughter and in a road rage incident, and were reckless driving causing death. He driving aggressively, recklessly and is one of two men who have been speeding while traveling eastbound charged in connection with a June on Lake Michigan Drive. Results 25 crash on Lake Michigan Drive of the investigation were presented near Trillium Lane in Tallmadge Township, in the eastern portion to the Ottawa County prosecutor’s of Ottawa County. Also charged in office, and charges were filed the crash is 42-year-old Denis Noel against both suspects. Both Perez of Grand Rapids. individuals were taken into custody According to the Ottawa County Aug. 15, Sparks said. Sheriff’s Office, Oosterhouse was Both Oosterhouse and Perez are driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee being held on $250,000 bonds in the eastbound on Lake Michigan Drive, Ottawa County Jail in West Olive as while Perez was driving a Dodge the case makes its way through the Charger in the same direction. court system. Jt®*' Location: 11404 Kingsbury Rd, in Section 9 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request a variance to create a land division on a private road that is longer than 1.250 fl and with a width less than 18 ft wide. Case Number V-12-2024 - John & JoMarie Long (Applicant/Property Owner Location: 614 Eagle Point Rd, in Section 4 of Woodland Township. til' Purpose: Request a variance to construct a two story addition to a home with a 5 ft setback, (the minimum is 6 ft) in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. 1 I >1 I I fit I I r' e I r I '>>>^ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Middleville United Methodist Church; a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the Sesquicentennial Pavilion; concessions, kids activities and a cooling station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; live music at the DDA amphitheater from noon to 3 p.m.; tours of the historic train depot that recently underwent renovation work, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the Duck Race sponsored by the Rotary Club at 3 p.m. on the Thomapple River; and the Thomapple Township Fire Department’s fourth annual turkey dinner fundraiser, which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire station. 128 High St. Case Number V-11-2024 - Melanie Kroes Cooper (Applicant/Property Owner ..(Mr 4 supervisor in 1980. Once he won, he loved it and went on to serve the community as supervisor for 32 years before retiring in 2012. However, Boysen stated that his proudest achievement was raising a family in Middleville with his wife Joanne and having the titles Dad and Grandpa. When asked what he loved most about Middleville, his answer was simple: “It’s the love and camaraderie that people show each other in our community.” Other activities for Heritage Days include the Charlie Pullen Vintage Car Show that honors the late village president who died in 2020. The car show will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on East Main Street. Anyone wanting to show their classic car can still sign up, the registration fee is $10 and the form can be found through the Middleville Downtown Development Authonty website at middlevilledda.org. Also on the schedule is a comhole tournament put on by the Thomapple Kellogg Hi^ School football program Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: &(*' mIii‘ L? A full day of activities will be on tap Saturday in Middleville as the village holds its annual Heritage Days celebration. The day’s activities will be highlighted at 10 a.m. with the annual Heritage Days parade through the downtown area and will continue throughout the day. Former Sun and News publisher and former Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen will be the grand marshal for the parade. Middleville was once a midpoint on the Good Intent stagecoach lines between major cities and served as a place for passengers to find hospitality and refreshments. The village also has a rich history of agriculture that dates to the late 1830s. Even though the stagecoach lines are no longer active, community members still remember their significance. Additionally, many of the generational farms are still key influences in the community today. With respect to Middleville histoiy, there’s been many people who have served the community to preserve its heritage but also guide it into the town everyone knows today. Boysen is one of those individuals. He was bom in Allegan on May 7, 1932. His family began farming onions and other vegetables in 1914 and was known as B&G. His father then went on to build a grocery store in 1927. After high school, Don went off to Albion College and graduated in 1955. He and his wife, Joanne, moved to Middleville in 1956 after purchasing the local newspaper known as the Sun and News. He owned the paper until 1986 before selling it to J-Ad Graphics. But Don never stays idle. He began his public service career as a Thomapple Township trustee in 1976, then was elected township NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY W' J 9'",.- • . J > Bina 2^ I r c I Heritage Days celebration set in Middleville; former township supervisor named grand marhsal .'31 • e I GREG CHANDLER 9 c. I n EETING DATE: September 9,2024. BME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at jmC-manus@barrycounty,orQ, The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Cynthia L White, Barry County Clerk ♦ ♦ I fl 4 ‘it c:* 5s L-^ / -» ■B 4 I • Ji V, r I I As i* I r 1 Hastings Superintendent Nick Damico introduces uamico introduces technology coach Elizabeth aiSed^^'■^’''I'Slratorsduring the district's Business, Industry and Education Luncheon at Hastings Middle School last week. Photo by Hooter McLaren Z I Hastings schools taking new approach to STEM education efforts 1 HUNTER MCLAREN t Staff Writer Hastings schools are completely rethinking how they teach STEM this year. Science, technology, engineering and math will continue to be huge areas of focus for the district, but they’ll be taught in new ways. Elizabeth Macklin, technology coach for Hastings Area School System, said this year’s strategy has been built from the ground up with the help of district STEM teachers Julie Carlson and Cheryl Brown. “We spent a ton of time last spring totally revamping what we’re doing and building a new curriculum from scratch,” Macklin said. Macklin addressed local business and industry leaders on Aug. 14 during the district’s Business, Industry and Education Luncheon at Hastings Middle School. The district was looking to implement more STEM education opportunities at the elementary level, as well as shift its focus more heavily toward computer science district-wide, Macklin said. “We’re shifting from that science thinking, and we’re working computational thinking practices into their curriculum,” she said. “We’re working in computer science (skills).” Students will learn how to use computational thinking to solve complex problems by breaking them into smaller parts and designing an “algorithm” by implementing new rules and procedures in response. The skills will help students tackle challenges throughout every subject . in their academic career while also preparing them for computer science opportunities after graduating, Macklin said. Computing jobs are the number one source of new wages in the United States,” Macklin said, “We have half-a-million current openings in the computing world, and they just aren’t being filled. We just don’t have kids that are graduating that can go fill these jobs.” The district will continue supporting its existing coding, robotics and tech opportunities for students while exploring new ways to teach cybersecurity, complex problem solving and how to use artificial intelligence, Macklin said. Instead of being singled out for interested students, those tech lessons would be woven throughout the district’s offerings. “Technology (class) shouldn’t exist on its own anymore,” Macklin said. “We don’t do tech class anymore. We don’t have keyboarding class anymore, because it’s everywhere. It’s everywhere and it’s in everything we’re doing.” . I V j 4 L ■I I I 1 1 1 1 I L FOCUS / ■ I (4 F inancidl t J t Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Member SlPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Av Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 How to be a ^seasonal’ investor As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. What are the seasons of an investor’s life? And how should you respond to them? The first such season may happen when you are in your 20s and just starting out in the working world. At this stage in your life, it’s especially important to pri­ oritize your financial goals. At the top of your mind may be a short-term goal, such as saving for a down pay­ ment on a house. To help achieve this goal, you’d generally want to save in “cash” accounts and invest in fixed-income vehicles that offer preservation of principal. At the same time, you don’t want to disregard a longer-term goal — in particular, saving for retire­ ment. While you may not be able to afford to put much away, every amount helps. And you’ll want to invest for growth. Now, as the seasons of your life progress, let’s consider your early middle years. Al this point, you've moved past tlie down pay­ ment on your home and you’re well into paying a mortgage regularly. And you might even have re­ tired your student loans. But now, you may have another major goal — help­ ing build resources for your children’s college education or other post-secondary training. For this objective, you could consider several options, one of which is a 529 education savings plan, which can provide federally tax-free earnings and with­ drawals if the money is used for qualified educational expenses. But you’re also moving closer to retirement, so, if you can afford it, you may want to increase your contributions to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan. As the seasons contin­ ue to move on, and you find yourself in your later middle years, your finan­ cial situation may have changed significantly. Now, your children may be out of school, your earnings may have grown to their highest level, and you might even have paid off your mort­ gage. Given these factors, you may now be able to de­ vote more of your resources toward your retirement by ramping up your IRA and 401(k) contributions even frirlher, and possibly also considering other invest­ ment vehicles. And you may want to inject more balance into your portfolio, possibly lowering its overall risk lev­ el somewhat, especially in the years immediately pre­ ceding your retirement. Once you move into your retirement season, you may need to continue, and possibly accelerate, the movement toward a more balanced portfolio — one that provides you with more income-producing oppor­ tunities. Some investments provide current income, while others provide it in the ftiture, but all of them can contribute to your abil­ ity to enjoy your retirement lifestyle. However, you still need some growth-oriented investments to help keep you ahead of inflation. Plus, it’s a good idea to keep at least a year’s worth of liv­ ing expenses in: cash and another few years’ worth in short-term, fixed-income in­ vestments. By doing so, you can help avoid having to sell assets in a down market. ■ The seasons of your life may come and go more quickly than you realize — but you can be prepared for them by making the appro­ priate investment moves. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SlPC *1 r I I I 1 1 I I i f I �t f > WWW HastingsBanner com 4 f THE HASTING-) BAMHER Thursdoy, August 22, 2024 —, iM { SUMMERFEST I i Continued from Page 1 't'. > softball tournament, a weightlifting competition, a farmers market, arts and crafts market, concessions and free trolley rides. The main parade kicks off at 11:30 a m. on Saturday and features a 90s theme, as well. Andy Cove, who chairs the parade, said he expects around 20 to 30 participants and that anyone can show up and participate the day of. The parade lines up al Hayes and State Streets and travels down State Street. Cove said that the parade is anchored by dedicated local businesses, some of which have been involved for decades. Back in the 90s the decade which the parade pays homage to — the parade would feature 60 to 80 participants. “I think it goes right back to the fact that in the 90s they didn't have social media and everything else that goes on (now)," Cove said. “People got together and did more of that stuff. I think, nowadays, people don't necessarily come out and do the endof-summer celebration like they used to." Still, whether the parade is large or small, Cove said there is no replacement for Hastings Summerfest. I don’t see this ever going away. It's too embedded in Barr)' County’s history and Hastings's history,” he said. “And I remember going down there when 1 was in my single digits — 7, 8, 9 years old. It was always Mb* « ( I •» J .» 7 Fl « •< 1 II r z K- AC 1 / I FOR RENT ! « BITRt 4 / TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 / r ll 0^ CLASSIFIEDS I Bl a I It. > r ^4 I u V /?-! r I &{ I i .’H FREEPORT HOME. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths. See www.zillow.com. 216 S. 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There are punch list items that require attention, but nothing that will interrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic during Summerfest." King said. “Parking Lot 8 is under construction and will not be completed by this weekend, but the core business district will be open for business." WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhartiwoodsinc. com 517-566-8061. ijii ^‘*t*^*‘ W*’ a Downtown Hastings has been riddled with construction throughout the summer to finish up the streetscape project. With Summerfest on the horizon, Community Development Director Dan King said BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Pay­ ing Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy sin­ gle Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793, i:» & ferilip-.’f^T.wai**' -Mt . . .-t ' Di .4* w <r A V HAVE YOU MET? DID YOU SEE? Ai. 11 -*< J. MAIZLISH MOLE I • POUC! Ti.C fT f Local artist J. Maizlish Mole didn’t grow up in Michigan. But it’s hard to say he’s not from Michigan, in a way. His mom grew up in Grand Rapids, his dad in Flint, and the two met al a civil rights meeting in Ann Arbor. They moved to Southern California near Santa Barbara, where Mole grew up. •4 That family history helped him feel at home when he moved to Hastings around Ji i four years ago. “It’s kind of in my bones, a little bit,” Mole said. “I didn’t feel like a total alien living here.” Before Hastings, Mole has lived in many, many different places. After high All of his experiences in Hastings school in California he studied fine arts have added up to provide something that first in New York City, then in London. wasn’t there at his 50 previous addresses. He spent some time in Berlin before mak­ “London, New York ... those cities, as ing his way back to London. much as I love them and miss them, they I’ve lived in a million places in New don’t miss you,” Mole said. “They don’t York and a million places in London,” miss you.” he said. “I counted up my addresses that Even though Hastings might seem I've had, including studios and places that like it has little to offer compared to the I had temporarily. I’m 50 now, and I’ve big city, that’s not necessarily the case. had 50 addresses on that list” Sometimes die little things in our lives Mole left a trail of creation in his wake. are worth caring about the most. Painting, performing, touring with his There’s things to fight for. There are band and recording albums. stakes,” Mole said. “There’s people to It was busy all the time,” he said. “It protecL and rights to protect. It just feels was a very unstable lifestyle, which was like there’s a lot to be done in a place like fine at the time.” this.” When Mole returned to the United For finding himself at home in States around four years ago to be with Hastings, J. Maizlish Mole is this week’s partner Cloe Rose Oliver, the two found Bright Light. their way to Hastings. It’s been a big Favorite artists: When I was coming change of pace for Mole, in the best way. up as an artist Duchamp, John Cage, “Moving here was a colossal change in Jasper Johns. These people are big for my life, which I’m very happy abouL” me. he said. “If you get chances in life to leap Greatest song ever written: 1 have so and make a big change, take ‘em if you many answers. “Lost in the Stars,” by can. Opportunities come along and you Kurt Weill. “Strawberry Fields Forever,” have to grab them and hang on to them.” The Beatles. “Yoo Doo Right,” by Can In Hastings, he’s become a step-father. Those are the first three that come to He’s continued his artistic endeavors, mind. which has included painting two murals Favorite place I've lived: The only in downtown Hastings. He’s become one I’ve pined for of all the places I've involved in a number of community orga­ lived is New York. The thing I realized nizations. about iL immediately, is that it’s a city He’s also been inspired to take action in made out of recent arrivals. Everyone’s a new way. He’s recently found himself been a recent arrival at some point. I being drawn to activism, supporting caus­ mean, there are native New Yorkers, but es he believes in. It’s somefriing that’s it’s not like other cities. baked-in to the community, he said. Each week, the Banner profiles a per­ There’s a very strong community of son who makes the community shine. people here actively interested in makDo you know someone who should be ing a better community that’s safer for featured because of volunteer work, people, improving things in one way or fun-loving personality, for the stories another,” he said. “A lot of them I don’t he or she has to tell, or for any other necessarily agree with, but they all have a reason? Send information to Newsroom common goal.” Hastings Banner, 1351 N M~43 “There is a lot of dialogue that hap­ Highway, Hastings. M 49058; or email pens,” he said. “There is a to-and-fro.” news@j-adgraphics. com. MW* a: ?LaJ *r V •• • * -r ii&!l 1 >• I I e I b \ I V-. K lAr n WB <i LUl '■iB - %' <>w > I GETTING A LAY OF THE LAND He won’t be on the job until Monday, but newly-hired Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga (center) attended Tuesday morning's committee of the whole meeting to observe. Here. Zuzga chats with county commis­ sioners during a recess. Photo by Jayson Bussa DO YOU REMEMBER? I J I -1 I ! I J 4 » 9 1 I J 1 I A* ■'s* > ♦ « ■* I f 7. 1 * '-A,, i hl..' A .H 1 w- I ’R w •4» I I paibdK®^ ft'eddi^Waai^\ A HASTINGS BUS DRIVERS LEARN USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS — BANNER APRIL 14. 1988 — Hastings bus driver Marsha Brown douses a fire set up as part of a hands-on demonstration for local bus drivers. Tom Proos, a certified in-service instructor is shown helping Brown. Hastings bus drivers . got an education on battling blazes Wednesday morning when Proos dis­ cussed and demonstrated fire extinguisher use. Two Battle Creek men will face a pre­ liminary hearing later this fall in a Barry County murder case. A Nov. 4 hearing date has been set for 29-year-old Brandon Lee Mousseau and 29-year-old Brady Allan West in Barry / At West's arraignment earlier this sum­ mer, County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt said the suspects had been living with Sykes, who struggled with dementiTand we/e X"',, ® aavantage of him. The prosecutor alleges the suspects brought Sykes to Cloverdale Road, then bludgeoned him with the blunt side of a wo««RFt^ - iiildbepilJitolfrfeiBiiifls nA' 4.4 5 3*:® * 4 ** cr.’ a*^ /* u .V A ** w ' sij!i3ciP«sr3wenie.Aso * [niBspedseaKMrwWbeie^^ ftrbepqfltiessiiffliiiili w I « * •* i: u '3:^ 'tP n £ I I jafflwwldfjtotheaj-tocowcosB > !7I I ''•:r’2-r 4 * w HDcitoJsihiraifegfcsaiicesL »liip,kMiildMistillSriisiL toMcoststoanffliHiicRioQ. iw twito4eciij-5fjg£j^jjj^ j'Ze7’v >* w« .4> * Ml m tte t Wje'reM8®Utsj.jK * •< I* • tOQbett s e1 W 1 <A** *5. !•> w I •'4 / r* ** Tl' *«&• ' x** * •** I H •l k } i ftK i < • « I * I * •M •* I 1 » 91 • I 4 'K « ■ I •• 1 « *. b * 5 «■ 1 I w « 1 •*4 s /-'IT. Ta i M »A < 5^: J i % 1* c 9 r SI & *v. 1 I .’t A **4 V I I T i 'tickT’Q I *• • I I ch'-' '* A • 4 X 5 *; V k» IPidi ri s I 1 X t* xs r > < * X ■<' s’ > v»<* * I 5 s I 4 I I I ( a*< .. - « ‘ •a < « Ai> * <. \ X As > I,**' ‘5s, Sc’Si '« 4 I » > J* tS’ A* X s. 1 « A 4 X A * V V * «s '^s iX SI'S i\ < tfc*' *• ♦ ♦ < » I ■•- • hatchet and ran over him with a vehicle ^fore fleeing. Sykes’ body was found in a driveway along Cloverdale Road Nakfoor Pratt said that she has 11 wit­ nesses that she expects to call on to testify at the preliminary hearing. Both suspects are being held on bonds of $1 million in ±e Bany County Jail. ♦ ♦ Yt i U IV ~ County court before Judge William Doherty. The hearing will determine whether there’s enough evidence to bind the suspects over for trial. Mousseau^d West are charged with open murder and being a fourth-time habitual offender in die May 29 slaying of 79-yearold Jimmy Sykes in Baltimore Township. 9 efts* ____ Preliminary hearings set in Baltimore Twp. murder case staff Writer -*** -■ . » tl» I idstaiaiBilie®^^ i4T? GREG CHANDLER ’i' ji» I a ► * vA * t 3? 1 ' >»• fsfsi® L « I �s •s ♦ \ J £ * HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I 98EIJER 1 C^i^tinued from Page (^•so known ' *i s as a 425 Agreement), city infrastructure has been ught into Rutland Township on three occasions. e agreement allows for city water • . infrastructure to be extended 0 the township for use by new develft pnients, under certain terms. Properties onnected to the city’s system will be rought into the city’s tax rolls. After **< ax revenue is collected, the city will s are some of that revenue back to the S' township based on whatever terms are I\ ’0 that specific agreement. Once 4 an Urban Services District is drawn out, properties in the affected area will '<1: ■ to switch over to the new infrastructure over the course of a certain number of years, also defined separately in each a^eement. !*fis. Township officials and members of the public at Wednesday’s meeting raised ftk' some concerns over the typical Urban ^orvices Agreement terms. Because the potential Meijer site’s location near the % intersection of M-43 and M-37 is far from the current city water and sewer connections, several businesses between r»A that site and the current connections - rt would likely be impacted. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said the *? •‘J city’s sewer services extend roughly as far west as Flexfab’s 1699 M-43 Hwy facility, while city water extends roughly as far as the Dollar Tree store at 1325 M-43 Hwy. Switching from well water and septic to the city’s systems comes with some costs to both the township and prop­ erty owners. As stated above, Rutland Township would stand to lose some of the tax revenue from the affected prop­ erties as laid out in the Urban Services Agreement. Property owners would • X have to pay to hook up to the system, after which they’d be subjected to city tax rates. Many township residents expressed concerns over the effects of a X' IT potential tax hike on many local business —i? 5«»!r owners in the affected area. Township board members were sym­ pathetic to concerns expressed at last J Wednesday’s meeting, and shared a :^;"^EAiAiai5p *>4 proposed agreement they had drafted and submitted to the city. The agreement differed from previous Urban Services Agreements in a few key ways. Rutland n would keep all affected properties on its tax rolls, but each property connected to city services would pay twice the 1: a 7 r SMlSttis,’ standard city water/sewer rate. A two ^aL'Jt:E:ijBQjah mill special assessment would be levied rar/ for those properties as well: one mill of revenue would go to the township for a maintenance fund and the other .^((ispenaxste mill would go to the city to cover costs associated with providing the services. i3S’''^slBi50gs^tute Meijer, Inc. would foot the bill for instal­ T:ic>E3r3G3e£rEid- iBL-WB-bifis lation costs to connect their store loca­ tion to the city’s current infrastructure. -■EiEM5:Ne« Iffliffiiai’Mctjaid'llpiti “We’re not going to give away the ESH* land. We’re not going to give away the *sfi: taxable value,” Hawthorne said. “(Under .1 iriLEl the Urban Services Agreement), those u. jfefeeeo^ac? ihiat ... businesses through there will end up arfv: being transferred to the city (tax rolls)... •j; and we’ll lose all that taxable value.” “The city’s got nothing invested in I® (the proposed Meijer) store. Meijer is S<£ going to put (water and sewer services infrastructure) in the ground. They’re going to pay for it,” Hawthorne said. ^,£S3C® gi',e^.ssc^ “So, I don’t see any reason why we need to give (the city) our income from our 5 taxable values.” Moyer-Cale spoke to city council mem­ bers about the negotiations earlier that week during their Aug. 12 meeting. The terms laid out by Rutland Township offi­ cials would simply not be beneficial to the city, she said. The city would require 5 some sort of additional tax revenue to provide the service. Taking into account r»J I increased taxable property values and ,3? new developments the water/sewer infra­ structure would bring, Rutland Township would likely bring in more revenue than it does now even after sharing tax reve­ nues with the city, Moyer-Cale said. • ***• /> »41^“Essentially, any agreement that’s purely the extension of water and sewer service where we don’t share in the ben­ a .-if-efit of the additional taxable value really is not a benefit to the city directly,” she said. “We can basically break even, at best, on water and sewer charges. It’s not something that brings additional revenue to the city.” Both township and city officials stressed that the work needed to bring a Meijer store to the site is still in very early stages. Both the township and the city expressed a willingness to come to the table and find an agreement that will work best for all parties involved. I Township board members and city offi­ cials are set to meet and discuss the issue later this month. “I think that everybody that we’ve spo­ ken to from the township ... are certainly interested in having Meijer come and are hopeful that we can find a solution and agreement that works with everybody, Moyer-Cale said. “No one has spoken unfavorably about the project. It s just (about how) we can get there in a way that’s beneficial to both the city and the It ' ■ - township.” r>' .r ,.. ”' A ft " * •n . *tA V s •, I k, k*.A S A t Ik* ■s ^"ai ' k ft ’s; « i ) A ' i’r 1 * ’ '‘x. % • r* % > k K •k ► •*K ft * X ►. *. * • X **< ■ ***. X A aX. K 1 •A. %* I M. M X % ** M r« w t r\ i 5 V ••1 'tv •i?!* >s % -Met? I LI . 4 r /. A new face joins the administration team at Delton Kellogg Schools KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT Contributing Writer Delton Kellogg Schools has a new face on its administration team. On Monday, the Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education approved hiring Dr. Anne Crylen, who is taking on the Director of Student Services role. She is already in her second week and holds a doctorate in educational leadership. Crylen has been in education for 20 years. She opened a school in India and then came home to be with her family, her parents and her sisters. “My very first career was ABC Network News in Chicago. I have a B.A. in , communications. I worked the Midwest Gathering System for World News Tonight and Good Morning America. After that, r, . , I went into the Peace Crylen Corps in Niger, West Africa,” explained Crylen. “That’s when I became an educator and came back to my alma mater, DePaul University, and got my teaching certificate and worked in Chicago Public Schools both in the, central office and the classroom.” New DK. Schools Superintendent Jeremy Wright believes Crylen . is a needed addition to the administration team. ‘T am very excited to have Anne on board at DK. She has a great deal of special education experience, which will be helpful and managing compliance with the state,” Wright explained. 1 I €* I R. 1 K .1■/i I ’S T» * L\T — t 1 ira 0 4 » a» le- I *» . ‘X I I I I i »*• L, ( 0 L' r' I - c t •*. jti . . X ■, .1 r r I I x** A A ’ 9' ■ • <» V" POLICE BEAT Man is OK, doing better after spending days in woods during psychotic episode Police checked on a man around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 after the manager of a trailer park community near Nashville ■ I reported their concern^. The manager told police the 54-yearold Nashville man came into their office with healed cuts on his legs, telling them he had cut himself and was naked in the woods for three days. The manager told police he was concerned for the man’s young child. When police arrived and spoke to the man, he told them he had been coming off one of his prescribed medications, which triggered a psychotic episode. The man told police that at the time, he believed he was on a mission from the military. He showed police some minor cuts he had sustained, which had since healed. Police noted the man looked OK and appeared back in his right mind. The man’s girlfriend corroborated his story and told police his child was currently staying with her mother. She said she would call 911 if she had any concerns about the man’s safety. Woman pays restitution after dogs kill neighbor’s chickens A 44-year-old Hastings woman called police around 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 to her home on the 1300 block of East State Road to report her chickens had been attacked. The woman said two stray dogs had attacked her chickens, killing three, before her own dogs ran them off. The responding officer found the owner of the two stray dogs while searching for them. Their owner, a 36-year-old Hastings woman, agreed to pay $150 as restitution for the dead chickens. I I li •r ***-- -■ I A b r ivr r Delton Kellogg Superintendent Jeremy ,, ' oupennienaent Jeremy Wright (left) and Board of Education Vice President Julie Aukerman follow the agenda and listened durinq a meeting on Monday. Photos by Karen Turko-Ebrighi I Crylen is originally from the sub­ urbs on the south side of Chicago. She has spent every summer sailing in Michigan. She followed her parents, who relocated to West Michigan. Ultimately, what brought me to Delton Kellogg is the community. I’m very much an advocate for equitable education for all. Especially our popu­ lation for diverse learners and helping families navigate the system,” Crylen said. “We’re here to support the best interest of their child.” Crylen holds a doctorate in edu­ cational leadership from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s in special education from the University of Washington, a master’s of public administration, a master’s of education in elementary teaching and a bachelor of arts in communications from DePaul University. “She’s highly organized and knowl­ edgeable,” Wright said. “I feel like we will make a great team.” Ctylen is a Fulbright Fellow and global educational leader. Her work has taken her to lead international schools in Mumbai, India, and Shanghai, China, expand the International Baccalaureate in Grand Rapids and teach in Chicago Public Schools after leading an urban teacher residency program. “I think what is important is to under­ stand what we’ve done, understand what we need and to get there,” Crylen said. “That means success for every student, not just academically but socially, emotionally and make sure they thrive.” Other school business includes the following, — The DK BOE approved the med­ ical compliance team proposal. Wright explained the proposal to the audience, saying the medical compliance team is the company that has been selected to create the emergency operations plan for DK Schools. The plan has yet to be thor­ oughly looked at since 2019. — The BOE approved numerous appointments and reassignments to the Michigan Association of School Boards 2024 Delegate Assembly and agreed that starting next month, instead of Monday night BOE meetings, the new schedule will be every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. upstairs in the elementary multi-purpose room. The meeting dates are posted on the schools website at. — The BOE also approved the varsity cheer assistant coach position. — Partners In Education (P.I.E) Treasurer Ashley Smith presented the latest update on P.I.E. The parent-teacher organization is dedicated to supporting preschool through 4th grade students at Delton Kellogg Elementary. Smith asked everyone to purchase anything online from the Delton Kellogg Schools teachers’ staff wish list. She reported that the recent Bingo fundraiser event at American Post Legion 484 was a big success, raising over $1,200. 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' V » Calll-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ iOUAL HOUIM OFFORTUKITT , J r ♦ I r I �4 - *1 wvTw.HasHngsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAHMER Thursday, August 22, 2024 6 ____ I. Summerfest outdoor commuriity worship and cookout returns Sunday _1 ♦I A special outdoor community worship event at Thomapple Plaza will bring people together to raise money to provide emergency shelter and other needs to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. The community worship and cookout event will lake place tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 2^ and will cap off A, ♦ I R ■-------- 9 9 4 • Summerfest weekend in Hastings. Churches from across Barry County are hosting the 9:30 to 11 a.m. service. All offerings and donations made during the service will go toward helping those experiencin 5 homelessness in Barry County. Pastors Danny Quanstrom, Crystal Fox, Bryce Feighner, Nick Marlatt and Tod Clark of Hastings Nazarene, Nashville United Methodist Church, Green Street, First Presbyterian, and Hope churches, respectively, will lead the worship. The service will include praise and traditional music by members of the participating congregations. The outdoor community worship service has become a Hastings tradition. It always takes place Staff at Corewell Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month for the new Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Walk-In Clinic - Gun Lake Photo provided Corewell Health Pennock Hospital sees steady traffic at new Gun Lake walk-in clinic JAYSON BUSSA Editor Core well Health Penntek Hospital recently opened a walk-in clinic, adding it Io its existing care facility in (iun Lake. Representatives from Corewell held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Corewell health Pennock Hospital Walkin Clinic - Gun Lake on Monday. July 29. It took place at Ilie clinic, which is located in the same building as the existing C'orewell Health primary care services, at 12851 Michigan 179 in Wayland. Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Walk-In Clinic - Gun Lake staged a soft opening in June and initially operated on limited hours. On Aug. 5, the clinic expanded those hours to operate Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We are averaging over 10 patients a day right now (at the clinic),” said Emily Welker, director of operations, primar)’ health for Corewell Health. (After the soft opening), we expanded to five days a week and with extended hours into the evenings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, so we’re working right now just to make sure everyone knows this is available. Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Walk-In Clinic - Gun Lake is open to ±e public. All ages can access services at the clinic with no appointment necessary. Patients do not need to be an established patient of Corewell Health 44 11 to visit the clinic. The clinic provides a range of services for non-emergent care for conditions such as allergies, sprains and strains, colds and more and will provide summaries back to primary' care providers. Welker added that patients can come to the clinic to have lab work drawn and staff at the clinic is also offering sports physicals for students. Vaccinations are also available at the clinic. We mirrored our care model after the walk-in clinics that are open in our Caledonia and Ionia locations," Welker said. “And it’s really an arm or a branch ofF from the primary care clinics. We found success in that model. We’ve kept it affordable. It's the same co-pay amount as a primary' care visit versus an urgent care visit. Health care resources can often be difficult to maintain in rural settings, but Corewell has been intentional in providing access to care in ±ese types of communities. Gun Lake’s walk-in clinic is additional proof of that. “Dialing into our rural communities is really important," Welker said. “We know there aren’t a lot of services right in the backyard for everybody. Knowing patients need same-day care options — and a lot of times they don’t have the time or ability to drive to a larger city or town — we wanted to make sure patients can walk in, receive the non­ urgent care they need when it fits into their schedules.’’ u '4 n P I & during Hastings Summerfest and raises funds for community outreach programs. The goal, Pastor Feighner said, is to take worship outside of the church and to help the community.” In the past, the event has raised funds for local non-profits like the Barry County Serenity Club, Hand2Hand, Barry County Cares, Family Promise and the Community I 5 Meal Program. This is a great opportunity to remind ourselves that the church is larger than any one congregation or building and it is an opportunity to experience and proclaim our unity in L 4 >2i * Christ," said Marlatt. Organizers are encouraging everyone to come and bring their lawn chairs. All who attend the worship service will receive free beverages and snacks. Following the service, a free cookout for the community will be provided at 11 a.m. Those who are unable to attend the service are welcome to attend the cookout. I t Ui 52^^ aZ.;'-./ 1« 1 1 BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Thomas J. Patchett, born at Corewetl Health Pennock on August 1, 2024 to Carley Patchett and Joel Patchett of Allegan. »is^ *2S35*' ■n Deklan Jay-Scott Planck, born at Corewell Health Pennock on July 26, 2024 to Charlie Plank and Devin Planck of Hastings. Kilian Micheal Ingersoll, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 1, 2024 to Faith Ingersoll and Jaidyn Ingersoll of Hastings. m Sadie Mae Risk, born at Corewell Health Pennock on July 29, 2024 to Ashley Risk and David Risk of Sunfield. ■■■ Hattie Suzanne Meeuwsen, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 2. 2024 to Kim Meeuwsen and Dirk Meeuwsen of Middleville. ■n Gimli Kenneth VanProoyen, born at Corewell Health Pennock on July 31. 2024 to Cole Lena VanProoyen and William Allen VanProoyen of Hastings. w*® 1 1 assss** ■■■ Kedric Johnathan Monasmith, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 4, 2024 to Natalee Monasmith and Jeremy Monasmith of Hastings. t* ,! i . F- ' 1 . S115S[BS!,3£i23CSt Tt < • flfi M Ik K 51® 3S2’ > K i fi 1 2J 4 I V 41 r fl n I I ' .J >1/ k J Y 1 ' d£^£'i3Soi"2&33i ars A 1 is. -J , <• 4 •• • **': f I < .19 1 p / ' i^sisjer A 4 f “- 1 ‘^n'atiyaW.iiofi that was ijKjef wrttabed«,febw,of.;,.^,TK. LIFE. FAITH. FREEDOM. 1 1 t “S* satiris ^6: 41 How can you support Trump!?! II “Trump is a grotesque human being, with no decency or moral standards!” I may hold my nose and vote for him, but no Catholic org should defend him...” These are just a few of the emails I have received in recent days. I’m not surprised. Some CatholieVote members are divided over whether Trump deserves our support. Nearly everyone agrees that voting for Biden is impossible. He’s a senile and incompetent stooge of the woke Left, and an avowed enemy of everything we hold sacred as Catholics. Four more years of Biden would be catastrophic. Yet many CV readers remain conflicted over Trump, given his well-known personal and policy flaws. Our critics include many friends and supporters. And they deserve a response. You may not agree with me. But it’s simply not true that we are blindly supporting Trump, or that we are ignoring or even applauding his manifest flaws. We have never celebrated or excused his obvious shortcomings. Our enthusiastic support for him has always been in spite of his faults, not because of them. We will always be Catholic first. But something much bigger is afoot. And we all know it. Today we face a political movement that seeLs to destroy our entire way of life. 2024 is no longer just about Trump. 2024 is also not just about Joe Biden. Or Republicans. Or Democrats. Neither was 2020 for that matter. Following Trump's shocking victory in 2016, the progressive Left declared open war on our way of life. They were outraged because they had been expecting their permanent majority to arrive After 8 years of Barack Obama, their long march through our institutions to transform America' and humanity itself, was well underway. And then 2016 happened. Don’t believe me? Look around you. What do you see? Not too long ago, wc at least pretended to esteem things like the Declaration of Independence Sli Wc Trust." and our Judeo-Christian ethos. Not anymore our National Anthem, our motto “In God Americans today no longer respect and share anything resembling a common cultural heritage Remember when Nike was scolded for having a Betsy Ross flag on their shoe? How about when Colin Kaepemick took a knee during the National Anthem? Today nearly every major university faculty, mainstream media outlet, and large corporation beneves that the entire foundation of the country is rotten to its core and must be replaced and remade. They think the entire country needs an extreme makeover, and not the kind offered on HGTV... Ju.st a few months ago we were lectured that the time-honored claim that our “rights come from God” is the problem! How ca.sily we forget that our cities were looted and burned, only to be told these u peaceful protests' were legitimate and justified. Or that nearly half the country agreed that their fellow cit­ izens should be fined, confined, or imprisoned for refusing COVID vaccinations. Yes, 48% of your fellow citizens believed jailing Americans for refusing an experimental vaccination was necessary. Millions of illegal immigrants are now flooding our country. Dangerous criminals u.v i.Muuiiig uul uniiiuy. Muiigcious Criminals, terrorists n traflickers, and suspicious migrants from places like China arc flagrantly breaking our laws, and infiltrating our country every day, while decent hard-working Americans cannot afford to buy a house or raise a family. And then people wonder why the younger generation is no longer getting married, having children, or going to church. Traditionid concepts of morality, family, marriage, children, religion, and even biology are now by ^^urches are closing rates, anxiety, depression, and loneliness are soaring. Our children (and military) have been reduced to social experiments, with parade.s and drag Z'?.SliS?::''^“‘*"8 disfigurement of young children now subsidized by you and me. Meanwhile, ,Z Z when1 they , T"’* •'>* people, itgt campuses and elsewhere , r h » angry mobs on colare tearing down our statues, and canceling their opponents. orjus- tifying the use of the power of government to hunt down and punish their adversaries. Pro-life protestor? Straight to jail. And the latest? It all started 17 months ago, when the Biden Department of Justice sent their third-highest ranked official to work at the office of New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg in order to prosecute Joe Biden’s political opponent on charges everyone knows would never have been brought else­ where - in front of a judge who personally donated to Joe Biden and a “STOP REPUBLICANS” campaign effort, in direct violation of the law. Now they plan to throw him in jail for a dispute over a paperwork violation — which rightly should only be considered a misdemeanor. however, "*''1 let. * ill Not authorized by any candidate or candidates Editors Note; The -X*:are c-l Wade,, and do i reflect the views or are those of Gail Wadell and do not ^nis made and .he adverlisemen. may con.ain dispuled daims m SST •‘5 Si Brian Burch President - Catholic Vote P.S. Maybe I persuaded some of our skeptics. Maybe not. Regardless, we are not slowing down. We've got an election to win. And a country to save. And we definitely need your help to make it happen LIFB. FAITH. PA6B0OM. 2 "’’’iEtl-.s HERE’S THE KEY: the remaking of our country is not happening by accident. The most radical and once unthinkable ideas, such as trans surgeries on 7-year-olds, anti-white racism, and the full weaponization of the government against your political opponents are no longer fringe ideas of the radical Left reserved to the teachers’ lounges at Berkeley. They are the fully baked plans of our entire ruling class - and the proud platform of Joe Biden and his Demo­ cratic Party. People need to wake up and realize that Ilhan Omar and AOC are not some outliere. The main­ stream Democratic Party holds these same opinions unanimously. Donald Trump is not the problem. They hate Tnimp because he is standing in the way of everything they are implementing and hoping to accomplish. For them to succeed, they are counting on feckless Beltway Republicans — as well as Christians panged with persistent guilt over obvious Trump flaws - to withhold sunoort for him. What’s worse, they apply a standard to Trump (moral decency’), that they refuse to apply to themselves, luring many good people into thinking they have no choice but to stay silent. or apologize for anything that resembles support for Trump - in essence, anything that resembles opposition to their dark agenda. SoI where does this leave us? It’s simple: a vote for Joe Biden is a vote to destroy America. A vote for Trump is a chance to hold back the coming catastrophe, build reinforcements, and reawaken in our people a desire to change course. Therc’s a reason millions of working-class voters are flocking to Trump. And it’ s not because they love or excuse his moral flaws. It’s because they understand what far too many of our preenthe stakes of this election Perhaps a nuclear conflict or war with China would prompt fence-sitters to reconsider their doubts. Or maybe a knock on the door from the FBI would provide some needed clarity. It’s not Trump using us. It’s us using Trump. Because we must. committee. At the time of the original writing of the article. Joe Biden was the Democrat nominee. CATHOLICVOTE | PO Box 3310 | Carmel. IN 46082 | (31 ^7 Submitted and paid for by Gail Wadell, 5112 E. Maple Rapids Rd., Elsie, MI 38831 *®ni)te)(teis-,« « I •* !P ‘>1 �* L L s I L :^2;2^±°®»'ngsBanner com 4' THE HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, August 22, 2024 •l I I I t ^5*;. • ^CK THE PAGES Hastings Building Products 'll 11 "ill *'*?*., 1988 IF ESTHER WALTON J 'fcS b., E I ? A 1^. *9 ’July Tfiftnij,, 'WfSOl awJa:.- ft* Uj •t::* .•e 1 additi^ nf r " ” the pJSXl “T*"™ Building S, 2 Aluminum Products) company from the 1950s to 1957. The transformation of the plant was completed in less tlian a year. The " first tooling was started in 1955 A J_ came ofTthe line in 1956. 9 and the firstlA siding To accommodate this built ™s new expansion, the company built three new additions. One was I30-by-42 feet ±e second was 50-by-45 feet, and the third was 80-by-50 feet. teet. The fhe company also bought the B.L. Peck farm machinery building and was using that space toX'2‘JL‘^J^ Green ' lA u between Boltwood and Michigan would hardly be recognized because of ±e vast f’™ P'““^“"Struct another building 60-by-85 feet, in the area east of the present eck budding and it all is to be connected for full utilization of the property.” The company had such tremendous growth and process in such a new field of endeavor that a New York company in July 1956 came and filmed the com­ pany for a pictorial TV program. Albert Silvers, the founder of Metal Tile and subse­ quently Hastings Aluminum Products, suffered a heart attack on July 27, 1957, and died at the age of 64. The church overflowed with business associates and friends. He was lauded as an industrialist who devel­ oped one of the city’s newest factories and who was known for his generosity. In May, just before Silvers’ death, 11 employees of the Hastings Aluminum Products company were honored for their 10 years of service at a special cer­ emony. In the newspaper article, Silvers is quoted as saying the honorees “are typical of the kind of people who have helped make Hastings Aluminum Products ’J'sial tei * J. Wb J* Mr A 0(1 July ‘““•toVa^iooyenof HS-gs L “'*“9fin.a»feia*g 4 * f.“ HPr Of Hastings *4 * _»• '''■SS s« I -'.er ift I ■- '5 **-< 1 Afi J ♦ •. •^*56 *‘»*:.*T Sb.. ft 4 i 1/ LIFE. FAITH. FK£DOM. 4 ,flDcht«W)' ^-0 * fflE' ! ■»‘a «w * V** A 9* I ■-,A» 4 d Sarf b This is a view of the Hastings Aluminum Products Company addition that was under construction in 1973 and bombed in February of that year. The bomb created a foot-long hole in the concrete foundation at the south end of that structure and broke windows in five or six homes in the area. Damage, however, was not extensive. f L. -.mA tioWo I I 1 1**^ ' banner sept. 8, __ OHS «!(««* * «E» . ^lau <* 9 what it is today.” He then presented each employee with a gold watch. Those honored were Ben Carr, assistant superinten­ dent; Robert Steeby, plant foreman; Joe Lindner, fore­ man of the tile department; Mrs. James Winkle, credit manager and bookkeeper; Valentine Kurr, foreman of the receiving and packaging department; Lyle Wilcox, maintenance department; and Mrs. Arney Sonneville, Mrs. Mable Shepardson, Mrs. Hazel Hill, Mrs. Wilma Harkins and Mrs. Florence Feltzner. After Silvers’s death, his widow, Roberta, held the title of president, but the actual operations were under Richard J. Cotter, vice president, and Rowland Hall, secretary/treasurer. After Cotter left the company in 1963, Hall became president. Though Hastings Aluminum Products was drawing nearer to its dissolution before the death of its founder, Silvers’s death did not stop ±e company from expand­ ing its new siding line. According to the Nov. 26, 1964, article giving the history of the company, “The siding line soon was expanded to cover the gamut of material types for varied applications. “A window shutter, softit system and packaged patio were introduced about 1959. And in I960 came another major product development with the intro­ duction of CoPan, a facing material for commercial buildings. Then in 1963, it was (the) suspended ceiling system, which provided innovations in grid interlocks and panel fastening. A rain-carrying package also was introduced about this time.” 7}ie article continued, “Although production innovations provided the basis for the Hastings reputation and provided the foundation for solid growth, marketing innovations also came to be a company hallmark. This was probably probably only only natural natural because ucvau^v although anuvu^.* strong in ... production technology, Hastings had retained a charac- {» M r r i teristic market orientation. The innovating began with the first shipment of wall tile to the eastern market back in 1947. The representatives to handle this new product (were) selected with a careful eye for integrity, business ethics, as well as the ability to move products. These equalities became the guideposts in the selection of h^dreds of (4 ■ Hastings representatives over the years as e networ of sales outlets grew into nationwide proportions. A letter in The Banner files from the Better Business Division of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, written to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce in I*** 4' •» ♦ ♦ leaves rich history - Part II I fe »* »> -ft X.- 5; ♦ i * ^7 X -^1 * « * *v i. State Senator William S. Ballenger (left) shows State Representative Michael A. Dively a hole left in the Hastings Aluminum Products Company's concrete foundation after a bombing in February 1973. 1947, confirms the care and investigation both sides took before entering into an agreement. The subject (Metal Tile) in a comparatively large advertisement is offering for sale a franchise... We inquire of you regarding this concern because many of the franchise offers we have inspected during the last several months have had little to offer, while at ±e same time demanding a considerable amount of money for the territory. “Also, the advertisement reads, ‘the largest manu­ facturers ofAluminum Wall Tile.,.’ and we wonder if this statement can be accurate considering the fact that Hastings has a population of approximately 5 000 people...” In a response to the letter, dated Sept. 18, 1947, is this answer. “We are, we believe, the largest manufac­ turer ofAluminum Wall Tile in the United States, and are making one of the best products, by test, of its kind that is now available...” The letter goes on to describe the product as “made of 12 different colors... enamels are baked onto the metal... highest quality etc.” The letter was originally two or more pages, but only the first page remains, so the writer is unknown. As each new product came off the production line, new sales and distribution problems had to be solved. The packaged awnings introduced Hastings to the home improvement dealer just coming on to the nation’s business scene in 1949. And the tremendous demand for this pioneering product generated ±e need for rapid expansion of the distribution system. To meet this need, satellite manufacturers were set up in regional locations. Awning components were produced at Hastings and shipped to the satellite man­ ufacturers, where custom awnings were fabricated locally from conventional marketing and distribution practices set a pattern for other products. This certainly sped up acceptance of the product. Between 1958 and the early 1960s, many new faces joined the company. The familiar names of T.R. Tomlinson, M.R. (Andy) Furman, Richard Kessenick, Erle Clum, Charles Annable and Richard Pontz all became part of the firm. M.L. Furman headed tlie sales effort. According to the 1964 article, “He knew the problems of home improvement deaier(s) from personal experience... Furman first selected his target markets. Then branch­ ing out from the tradition of sales through representa­ tives, he built a sales force to handle the siding line. He sought men with experience in ±e field, brought them to Hastings for training in the product technology and indoctrinated diem in the company ways of doing business.” Indeed, the company seemed to thrive on solving dif­ ficult building problems using its aluminum products. In 1960, the firm produced the largest aluminum awning installed in West Michigan. It was described as “497 feet extending across the back of the Lear, Inc. plant which faces the Kent County Airport.” The awning was produced in sections and installed in six days. The awning was needed to shade the side of the building where glass windows reflected 100-110 degrees inside the plant. Hastings Aluminum Products in the fall of 1962 announced the start of construction of two new build­ ings to provide some 25,000 square feet of space for industrial expansion. One of the buildings was to be 265 feet long, running from Green Street to Walnut and was 65 feet wide. The other structure was 192 feet long and 45 feel wide. These new buildings would house the company’s new lines, including gutters and downspouts. A nice touch was the structural steel buildings were faced “with aluminum facing material of the company’s own fabrications” reported the article in the Oct. 25, 1962, Banner. Employees who remembered this expansion and after 30 years are still with or retired from the com­ pany (1988) are Bob Steeby, David Hershberger, Betty Shumway, David Bolton, Wilma Hawkins, Fred Wilcox, Nellie Woodman, Mary Evelyn Norris, Nickolaus Lukasewycz, Carl Randell, Carlota Tobias, { Juanita Winkler and Blaine Curtis. One person was not directly employed by the com­ pany but without him, nothing moved. That person was Billy Clark. He owned a fleet of trucks that he leased solely to Hastings Aluminum Products and all of their products were moved by this trucking fim. On Aug. 22, 1963, the company was hit with its first strike. The workers were out less than one week, and the strike was settled. The disagreement was over “a wage increase in a package that would (ensure) benefits such as insurance payments and job evaluations,” reported Don Haskins, union president of Local 6390 of the U.S. Steel Workers. Other strikes were held in 1965 and in 1968. The 1968 strike was the longest one held to date (1988). It lasted more than a month. The Dec. 19, 1968, Banner announced the merger of Hastings Aluminum Products with National Steel. President Hall was quoted as saying, “Hastings Aluminum will continue to operate under its present management and the merger will give the company an opportunity to grow faster.” Earlier in the month, ±e company had announced that “the Hastings plant was going to be enlarged by 33 percent to produce 180,000 tons per year of prima­ ry aluminum, of which each owner would take half.” At the time of the merger, Hastings Aluminum employed about 150 persons, had an independent sub­ sidiary residential building company called Hallmax, Inc. and owned aluminum warehouses in Illinois and New Jersey. Around the time of this merger, 18 hourly employ­ ees joined the firm and spent all their working lives with this company. They were Melvina Tobias, Frank Newton, Josephine Falazar, Dolly Reid, Russell Snyder, Opal Rowley, Myron Hawkins, Michael Schultz, Ken Mugridge, Barbara Snyder, Ben Schultz, Donald Taylor, Don Cousins, Wayne Hendrick, Raymond Lake, Helen Bond, Marie Grinnell, Russell Snyder III and Arthur Cook. Four years later, in 1973, the plant was enlarged again by 52,000 more square feet. The new structure was erected on the east side of the then-present building. The one-story building was more than a block long and provided manufacturing and warehousing facilities. This structure was bombed on Feb. 12, 1973, the first time in the history of Hastings that a bomb was set off. The building, built by the Tri-Cities Construction Company of Grand Rapids, a non-union shop, was picketed by the Soutliwestem Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council and union representatives. The bomb created a foot-long hole in the concrete foundation at the south end of the structure. The force of the blast loosened some of the sheet metal roofing and screws, which were screwed down by the workmen. The blast also broke windows in five or six homes in the area. While the damage wasn’t extensive,” according to an article dated Feb. 14, 1973, “It could have been a major catastrophe, as the bomb went off not far from the company’s paint storage building...” This was not ±e end of the troubles. The plant was bombed again on May 15, 1973. This time, “A cluster of at least five sticks of dyna­ mite was hurled onto the roof of ±e paint storage area, adjacent to the new quarter-million-dollar addition, which was being erected,” reported The Banner on May 23, 1973. According to the article, the people set­ ting off the bomb were trying to create a holocaust. After some arrests were made, the building was fin­ ished without further ado. The company continued to produce quality products and up to now (1988) still has been known as a com­ pany that does fine work. National Steel sold Hastings Aluminum Products to Worldmark Corporation, based in North Palm Beach, Fla., in May of 1986. Then, tlie plant was known as Hastings Building Products. ' The operations of the plant have been phased out and now, two years later in August 1988, Worldmark has announced that the plant will close, leaving the last 30 of the former 150 employees without jobs. Editor’s note; In 2024, the former Hastings Building Products plant is home to Quality Aluminum Product which rents tlie building. 4^ Ii r I I f •» 1 J s< I MARRIAGE LICENSES I ■ 1I Alexandra Pauline Nevelie, Delton and Eliia Tnn.. Shierbeek, Delton “^'^a ■■■ ! Nathan L. Lambright. Hastings and Laura i MillQ^ Nashville ■■■ Elyse Marie Bumgarner. Delton and Chric^tnnk James Miller. Delton ^nnstoph c: r ? fl *11 *•. ■■■ I Brennan Isaac Markwart, Woodland and Mahna i Anna-Marie Springstead, Woodland ■■■ Levi Tyler Ryan Wiggins, Hastinqs and SaraHr Anne Boody. Hastings ■■■ Maggie Llena Duncan, Delton and Traftii];^ Harris. Delton Ws 9 < I LR - *^1 �> r.. 1 ini’ ■ fl . •■r V 8 v/ww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 22, 2024 4 tf r -J ■ JI » *.l 6 k*. i r OBITUARIES r ■.^1K I t— X wo 4 J fl 4 fr -i'A ■ •• i.'* "1S“ t I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Wesley Duane Robinson Wesley Duane Robinson passed away on August 18, 2024. He was born to Maxwell Robinson and Dorothy Sprowl Robinson on December 27. 1937, in Battle Creek, Ml at Nichols Hospital. He attended schools in Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. He spent many years at Fine Lake where he was an excellent water skier. That and his love of lake living brought the family to Bristol Lake in 1976. Wes married Georgia Hayes on January 21,1961. They met in 1960 at an Automotive Engineering Club in Battle Creek that had a race car and their first date was at a race. They were introduced by a mutual friend in 1960. Wes and Georgia have two children; Susan Robinson of St. Joseph and Charles Robinson (Lori) of Bay City. They also have three grandchildren; Colin Robinson, Lily Florian and Sydney Robinson. Everyone who knew Wes knew of his sense of humor. Wes was a very social man who loved to entertain children as well as adults. He had an amazing gift for remembering and telling jokes. He was a huge fan of comedians, and especially enjoyed watching The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. He was a lover of any kind of dog, especially the family’s beloved Archie, Heidi, Chelsea and Molly Jo. He was a gifted artist and enjoyed carving pumpkins and woodworking and wood carving. Wes served his country for six years as a member of the Air National Guard. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 45 and served in their Honor Guard. During the course of his working life, he was employed at Eaton Manufacturing, Ingersoll-Rand, 0 & W Services, Clark Equipment, and J-Ad Graphics. He c0‘0wned Thornapple Printing before retiring. Wes was always busy ■e volunteering and over the years, T* A he lent his time and talents to the Clark Management -4" Club and served as emcee of the annual Clark Equipment Christmas Party for Children. ’X ■' He was a member of the Lions Club. Park Village & Museum Foundation Board, Charlton Park education programs, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sunday School teacher, and served as a vestry member at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Battle Creek and Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. He was a member of the Johnstown Township Board and the Committee of 33 for the Hastings Area Schools. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Ned and Jerry. The family would like to express their love and thanks to the staff and residents of The Cottages at Thornapple Manor for welcoming Dad into their family and making him feel loved, appreciated, and respected every single day. He truly cared about each of you and you each made a lasting impacton our family. Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., with funeral service beginning at 11, immediately followed by lunch. Mother Alicia Hager will be the officiant. A private graveside service with honors will be begin at 2 p.m. at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Charlton Park Foundation and American Legion Post 45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Worship Together I it A «4* •** ’Ta** n rTfe / 1 t > f Iff I «*** at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • • • Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Wednesdays - Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Website: www.hastingsfree LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchaslings.org. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. _____ _______ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 328 N. N. Jefferson Jefferson Street. Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, Adams, conUct contact 616-690616-6908609. 8609. & S. M-43), Delton, MI I I f 49046. Pastor Pastor Peter Roger Life Group 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. ST. ROSE ROSE OF OF LIMA LIMA CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 Claypool, (517) 204-9390. night Wednesday Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; a.m. Sunday. School Youth Group; 6:30 and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday This iiiforMon on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I Graphical HASI1II6S Fiberglass Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2024 City Tree Planting Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Study -X ’ r* * 5l A <? *» rt 4^ « r■ **'5< S’*:;-'' i at i** •?l T. •» *1. (««** ’li v .r I y1?ff ^MSI *< *J3 MS fl! tfWt J It ■'P 3^* » I [giijirjjirae »»• FSgCLOSHWnCE '(c<MJ9acrr':?i 0 1^1 *;av’«R:e IC. 5m "3 ?¥ itw ■rant : ■tJlir v. ! 2 XUK ess tar ® IT IJCU -firettrfecanfefsdEsrcteT^ r: Bwiiaivii w?< BotUHlbobftE^idpiMBt 1301W. Green st. Hastings 945-9541 The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of trees to be planted in the City owned street rightof- way throughout the City. The RFP and specifications are available at hastingmj.gov The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10;00 AM, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID 2024 CITY TREE PLANTING”. Travis Tate, Director of Public Services 1^ 1 ’’ssi.'aiairspiffldtej, r 7 •> ^^SttSTls ■J®7ig B, J COPil A III ■^fc H tjeeax^ P'^MiWfsa •c W?5 **»•* *1 • *» »w ‘>1 Si*:'''’:?* *' t 1 Sb' p < • ! "' S' t,; J* «*. Sa r ■ 4 1. i-. I S fX I X..Tr' at GMCH in Grand Rapids. Mike had previously worked at Hurless Machine Shop Hastings, Viking and Tyden IP Hastings, Bosch Grand Rapids, Denso Battle Creek, Delphi Grand Rapids, Ml. 4 j Mike was a very kind and helpful man. Mike was always 4 f willing to help his friends and family fix things and help complete projects like pouring a basement, putting up a barn or fixing up and painting tractors. Mike even helped demolish barns when they became unsafe. Mike could do anything he put his mind to accomplish. He was loved by all who knew him because he was just such a wonderful person. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Price; his mother, Judy Brown (Hunter): his brother, Brian Brown; his sister, April Brown and Robin Wall (Brown). Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years, Isabella Price; his daughters, Grace Price and Amelia Price; second mother, Norma Pott; his brother, Dewey (Cindy) Price; his sister, Debbie (Rob) Smoot Foster, and Jenny (Joe) Allen Kruger his sister and Cleon (Bobby) Brown, his brother and his sister, Rhonda Cook. His brother and sisters-in-law and all of his cousins, beloved uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. We will all miss him until we see him agairi in Heaven. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings with Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church located at 805 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml, Guests are invited to remain at the church for a luncheon and time of fellowship. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www danielsfuneralhome.net. f .VK (Children Kindergarten-5th Service: 10 a.m. A Michael Dan Price, age 57, of Hastings, Ml went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024. Mike passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Mike was born at Pennock r Hospital in Hastings, Ml on January 23,1967 to the late Judy Brown and Dewey Price. Mike attended and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1986. Mike married Isabella Walliczek on June 26,1993, and the couple had two daughters Grace and Amelia. Mike was a husband and father. Mike continued his education at KCC in Battle Creek, Ml. Mike was a farmer and a Jack-of-all-trades. Mike’s current title at work was Journeyman Machine Repair 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Bible She served on the Rutland Charter Township Board of Review from 1987-2019. She was a member of the St. Rose Ladies Guild and the Thornapple Garden Club. She loved sewing, quilting, gardening, house I plants, animals, chocolate, and the color yellow. 1 She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Shirley (Misiewicz), Marjorie (Sister Mary Lawrence), Joan (Sister Marie Lucie), and Barbara Kay (Mutter). She is survived by her husband, Pete Anger: children, Rosemary Anger (Jeffrey Kniaz), Steven Anger, Sherry (Keith) McAllister, Nancy Smith, Andrew (Tiffany) Anger, and Daniel Anger; her grandchildren, Freya, Kimberly, Samantha, Shayla, Eleanor, Sarah, Drake, Cordelia, Cooper, Malcolm, and a great-grandchild, Cara with too many nieces and nephews to count. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27. 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Ml 49058 with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S Jefferson St, Hastings. Ml 49058 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Mary Joan Crisler Anger, age 77, quietly passed away on August 18,2024, at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids surrounded by her family, at the age of 77. She was born on May 12, 1947, the youngest daughter of Laurence and Cecilia Crisler, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Ml. She attended Grandville High School and Grand Valley State University with a pair of bachelors degrees in education (1969) and biology (1989). She taught elementary school in Covington, KY after graduation. She moved to Hastings and taught third and fourth grades at St. Rose School. She married the love of her life. Aubrey (Pete) Anger, on December 19.1970, at St. Rose Church, and they were together for 53 years. After starting a family, Mary worked as a bus driver for Headstart and Hastings Schools, a radiology technician at Pennock Hospital, a pharmacy technician at Hook’s Drugs, a real estate agent for Cornerstone Realty, a substitute teacher for Hastings Area Schools, a clerk at the feed store, and a nurse aid for Hospice. She volunteered her time at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and at St. Rose Church as a reader, eucharistic minister. She helped with cleaning the church and made baptismal gowns for babies and young children. Young Adults 6-9 o.m Wednesday, Family Night p.m. Becky (Kenny) Early. Ben Oosterhoff, Kate (fiance Jayce) Oosterhoff, Kyle (Kelsey) Oosterhoff and Alex Oosterhoff. It: 1 Ten great-grandchildren and J brother. Bob Zaagman. There will be no visitation or memorial per his request. In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in his name to Faith Hospice. We are blessed to know that he is out of pain and is in heaven. We will see you again. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway. Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Mary Joan Anger J methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, ^2 Michael Dan Price 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 1, ’17aw■;5txjta- HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus b To The World Around COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH V David (Heather) Peterman and J great-grandson, Renley. He is S also survived by grandchildren, Gerald Zaagman Sr., age 84 of Hastings, Ml, passed with full faith on Tuesday. Aug. 13,2024. As a veteran, Jerry proudly served his country in England. When he returned to Michigan, he became a printer and later was a co-founder of Management Materials, Inc. (MMI) of Kentwood, Ml. Jerry had a love for fishing either in the lake, in the river, or in the Florida Keys. He enjoyed working the flea market, bowling and going to the casinos with wife Diane and his children. He loved being in Arizona for the winter with wonderful friends and traveling which included Italy, Alaska, Hawaii and so many other places. He will be remembered by his wife of almost 65 years, Diane; their children. Char Oosterhoff, Jerry and Jana Zaagman, Terene and Dave Peterman. Special grandsons Chris (Brook) Oosterhoff, J Soft Gerald Zaagman Sr. : L �4 < L b t* '•HS. C \*ll Sv ♦s '»( 11 T2^^^astingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER ’r* *» Thursday, August 22, 2024 '*Vk 9 V . • *) >s 7Id *» ■z r OBITUARIES ««« > ‘•i, W' % - K - V <3; ft Ml •? VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.CnM k ''V > K David George Kloth David’s hobbies were as eclectic as a flea market on David George Kloth, affectionately known >» wxss?5 auL, a sunny Saturday. He was«■>a ■ '< Jk *> ■JS ■' ■» It u s •-t % > > 4t r r. A- * * t *p* 'M • .s» ■ Sr- ! ?* 'fc .'S.S’w au' " "Ss, ”>5* BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY OEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR/ PROGRAM INCOME ?<h:' * •J. ♦ on August 13,2024, at the age of 75 Horn in Kalamazoo, on June 7,1949 David s tourney through life was as unique and spirited as the intricate dream catchers he loved to craft. For 36 years David spun the web of his career at Mead/ Kock-Tenn, sticking to it with the tenacity of a spider to its silk. He then shifted gears, keeping the fires of justice burning at Ionia State Prison for another seven years. After clocking out for the last time one might say he successfully made a break from the daily grind. Dianne (Gay) Kloth, a true the sl^ for their dad’s arrival. partner in life’s caravan; his David’s sister, Linda Kloth, along with a children, who were his pride host of relatives and friends, will miss his and joy son Dennis and Becky sneaky surprises and the way he could ■ Kloth, daughter Deanna Drewyor light up a room like a lantern in the dark. . and partner Ben Emery, son Eric David's legacy is as rich as the history J and Mandy Kloth; his treasured he loved, and as enduring as the knives he C ’ grandchildren. Shandy, Terri, forged — crafted to last and to be passed Erin, Chad, Jessica, Tim, down through generations. As we bid ■Kg Bradley. Bailey, Kyla, Grant, farewell to David, we do so with a smile, c^ith u Tate, Jacob, and knowing that he’s probably organizing a *u activities he attended celestial flea market or plotting a heavenly with the enthusiasm of a freshman; and his road trip that takes the scenic route past Qreat-grandchildren, who added extra the Pearly Gates. His was a life well-lived sparkle to his already twinkling eyes, well-loved, and well, just plain fun. David was preceded in death by his Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. Alan,' wK 0 Le com to share a memory or to leave a no doubt scoped out the best campsite in condolence message for David’s family. camping, where he was more a ■ •' al home than a flintlock in a trapper's hand. Auctions and flea markets were his treasure hunts and a slot machine gift from his’ son was his personal jackpot. TA His road trips were never direct, preferring the scenic route— because why take the shortcut when the long way around is so much more interesting? The patriarch of a large and loving family, David’s heart was a big tent laSRtt 5 ssr• < Id PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Plainwell, MI49080, Parcel # 08-t2-029<l054)0 and is currentiy zoned Ag-Agricuttural NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the Matter of Jeff Nap Trust, dated February 7, 2013. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent Jeff Nap, who lived at 2474 Sheffield Road. Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060 died 8-62024. leaving a certain trust under the name of Jeff Nap Trust, dated February 7, 2013, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Juhe L. Damm was named as the Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Julie L. Damm, the named Successor Trustee at 5175 Schoolhouse Drive, Cloverdale, Michigan 49035 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Such other business as may property come before the Planning Commission Date: 8/14/2024 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY milN TY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; COUN- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on September 12, 2024 * K i Barry County will conduct a public hearing on '4 provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Townsh ip PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing members of the oublic August 27, 2024 at 9:00ani at 220 West Stale ’t Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in the Commission- I * ere Room on the lop floor (M) for the purpose of may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt pnor to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator Mark Thomown affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on CDBG Program Income. Barry County proposes to use CDBG pro­ Tj n gram income funds in the amount of $47,022,69 ♦ i >A *» ($38,538.61 rehab and $8,464.08 for admin­ A uNCi| uiv iviiuwinQ. A request from applicant Heidi Fa hrenbacher on behalf of property owner, Joe LaFoutain 14769 Kane Rd Powell, Ml 49080, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow to, constmS'XeS 1 single-family, homeowner-occupied residential f.** 4 building exceeding maximum square footage pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20-Residential Acceiory homes in the County. All activities, upon comple­ t J FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in hripf tho istration) for emergency and critical repairs to IK Buildings of the Praineville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 14769 Kane Rd tion, will benefit low- to moderate- income house­ holds. Zero persons will be displaced as a result of <? * 4 M s- rw' the proposed activities. 'Xtr '• e Jr 4 Mf 4 2. Further information, including a copy of Barry A11 ♦ Je: County’s CDBG Emergency Homeowner Rehab s-- Program Guidelines are available for review. To r I •* inspect the documents, please contact Susan Vant* 21. w 4*' • « F* • •*» rcT \ V * k hold, J?"- !*«•’ 3" electronic meeting IS held, to participate via the electronic meeting, 49058. Com­ .Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with dis- ments may be submitted in writing through August abilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities 26,2024, or made in person at the public hearing. aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. requinng auxilia^ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Income Program arawelcome. Barry County 11. I *1 * t the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. Citizen views and comments on the Program wBfe 1 * The Prarieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in deCar, Treasurer at 269-945-1287 or review at 220 West Main Street, Hastings, Ml •• fk * TV'S w By; Fritz Bork, Chairperson Cynthia L. While, County Clerk fi’, «l < Prairieville Township Hall 269-945-1285 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 aj * s 1 * •A4 »'• ' V member on active duty, if your period of active duty S/iSMtSMflmfeaUi J I • A 4 * I W r. T Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Attention homeowner: If you are a military service * I ^ir *♦ & FORECLOSURE NOTICE • * Br *M«e ^»**r 9 « '*■ M *M <4*. has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage rKfV * A at the telephone number stated in this notice. Wrt^ Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is ««« 9 » kx -tf y »r: k KI r nr 4 z* * r A 9 I I jjSMiifiraulWi' '(((fjillKWiisIfnnlal *• *•»• • IWij aid W ''s:. ge jaifW ■X- » « *5^ •ry'r:*r‘ MJ* ' •/ «4 4 ' (• w ■ IP'. I. 1^0, Mitt I f Ai?^P j^^fcWand !S t »• 7 4»* at the sale does not automatically entitle the bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 property. A potential purchaser is encouraged PM on SEPTEMBER 5,2024. The amount due on the to contact the county register of deeds office mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the or a title insurance company, either of which the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not may charge a fee for this information: the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the coun^ circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, September 12, 2024. The amount due - rH (t .:iU** ■' hiri \ < J* ? ■ 9^. /Cf ilESTf'*’ *J i * IT* 1 :0 i ( ( » t a » i PBl®’ , ■ a' i ., i y el X' * of which may charge a fee for this information. nominee for lender and lender's successors made by Marissa Hellem, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Default has been made in the conditions of a certain and/or assigns Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Association ND, Mortgagee, dated Barry County Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC either of which may charge a fee for this information. Hometown Lenders, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8,2022 and recorded July 14,2022 in Instrument Number 2022- Date of Mortgage: December 22,2022 007631 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage Date of Mortgage Recording: December is now held by Fifth Third Bank N,A., by assignment. There 27,2022 is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Amount claimed due on date of notice: $186,114.95 Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five and 85/100 Dollars ($149,145.85). be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Description of the mortgaged premises: Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, and the statute in such case made and provided, notice and 58/100 ($139,525.58) including interest at the Michigan, and described as: The West 44 is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by rate of 7.55000% per annum. Said premises are feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 377 of the City, a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at Michigan, according to the recorded Plat within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER a post on the North and South 1/4 line 14 chains thereof in Barry County Records. 5,2024. Common street address (if any): 338 W Mill St, Hastings, Ml 49058-1607 Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: West 3 chains, thence South 2 chains, thence East The redemption period shall be 6 months The land referred to in this instrument, situated in the 3 chains, to the 1/4 line, thence North on the 1/4 from the date of such sale, unless determined City of Hastings, County of Barry, State ol Michigan, is line 2 chains to the beginning. Commonly known abandoned MCL described as follows:The West 22.25 feet of the North as: 1692 ERWAY RD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is 88 feet of Lot 890 and the East 27.5 feet of the North 88 the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, used for agricultural purposes as defined by feet of Lot 889 of the recorded plat of the Village (now the redemption period will be 6.00 months from MCL 600.3240(16). City) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, a Subdivision in accordance with the date of sale unless the property is abandoned If the property is sold at foreclosure sale in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 8 West, Except beginning at the Southwest corner of determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Act of pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the East 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 Rods of Lot 890 600.3241 and/or 600,3241a, the redemption period the borrower will be held responsible to the of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days person who buys the property at the mortgage recorded plat thereof; thence West 12 feet; thence North after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for 31.5 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence South 31.5 feet to property is presumed to be used for agricultural damaging the property during the redemption the Point of Beginning.Parcel ID No(s).: 08-55-201-279- purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale period. 00 :* If 'H t J-i / register of deeds office or a title insurance company, </ ri' il 1 ' "'JA' % • I/' Bolthouse, single man Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, thence ,*7 mortgagor(s): Anthony Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as and 45 links South of the 1/4 post in the center of I the deeds office or a title insurance company, either •** r<5 * -• of Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Records,, on which mortgage there is claimed to I Name(s) is encouraged to contact the county register of as Document Number: 1162327, .. stated in this notice. at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, 4 auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest National ye party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid Hoffman, Husband and Wife to US Bank National •st premises, or some part of them, at a public will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank 9 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the amount due on the mortgage may be greater mortgage made by Larry W Hoffman and Allison K * ' will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage ownership of the property. A potential purchaser L-s'SiSeCrtMp™ concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been at 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2024. The automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear , .-ees?^ MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, tCI member on active duty, if your period of active duty has circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Micliael Dm Price revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the rtkfl Notice is given under section 3212 of the NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service cashier's check at the place of holding the given under section 3212 of the revised judicature • ■ > • * f fflj’tfi'eiteM L ru* 1961, 4 1^ i 4 ?«■'' * I ft J 5 * if *r'' 'X r* '■a- '' 5 W' pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period Attention homeowner: If you are a military is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property service member on active duty, if your period The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will of active duty has concluded less than 90 of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance be held responsible to the person who buys the days ago, or if you have been ordered to with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the active duty, please contact the attorney for period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. mortgage holder for damaging the property during the party foreclosing the mortgage at the the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The telephone number stated in this notice. foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that Pit iZd ft If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage This notice is from a debt collector. foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus 112 East Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 the property during the redemption period. Date of notice: August 15,2024 David H. Tripp 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269/948-2900 Julie L. Damm 5175 Schoolhouse Drive Cloverdale. Ml 49035 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the a place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Namefs) of the mortgagor(s): Betty Jones Original Mortgagee: Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Date of Mortgage: April 6, 2006 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 17. 2006 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $201,742.59 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the South 1 /4 corner of said Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1855.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds East at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East parallel with said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 13581 Kellogg School Rd. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060-9773 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: August 1,2024 interest. Dated: August 15, 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for US Bank National Trott Law, P.C, File No. 24-008311 Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Firm Name: Orlans PC National Association ND 43252 Woodward Avenue, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335- (248) 642-2515 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Date of notice: August 8, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 1537809 23MI00082-3 (08-15)(09-05) (08-01 )(08-22) (08-15)(09-05) ♦ ♦ 1537263 {08-08)(08-29) ♦ If I k I k �IZ ♦* « I I SPORTS !i I f > - ? J * - 4 Thursday, August 1, 2024 Top three TK singles players win at Holland Quad BRETT BREMER Sports Editor Holland won five flights and Thornapple Kellogg won three, and in the end the Dutch outscored the Trojans 19-17 to win their own Holland Quad Saturday. Thomapple Kellogg won the top three singles flights and had a runner-up finish al number four, while the Dutch won that fourth singles flight and all four doubles flights. Coopersville was third on the day with 10 points and Fruitport fourth with 2 points. Senior Kameron Nichols, starting his third season at first singles for the Trojans, mostly breezed through his flight for three wins in eight-game pro­ sets. His closest match of the day was an 8-5 win over Aden Spaak of Coopersville. Nichols defeated Holland top player, Floyd Webb, and Sebastian Sweet from Fruitport both by 8-1 scores. Senior Aidan Dudik, who spent his sophomore season at second singles before splitting last fall between third singles and first doubles matches, won the second singles flight for TK Saturday. He pulled out an 8-6 win over Coopersville’s Joel Sanford, beat Holland’s Ethan Byrd 8-4 and handled Fruitport’s Remy Parker 8-0. Junior Franklin Wilkinson, who spent the past two seasons at fourth singles for TK, swept his way through the third singles flight in Holland with three 8-0 victories. After a couple seasons in the doubles line-up for TK, Anson Verlinde held down the fourth singles spot for TK in Holland and went 2-1. He beat his opponent from Fruitport 8-0 and his foe from Coopersville 8-5. Peyton Lehman from Holland won the flight in part things to his 8-4 win over Verlinde. TK got two wins each from the second doubles team of Cole Novak and Evan Liu and the fourth doubles team of Mark Gielincki and Samuel Teachout. The Trojans’ first doubles team of Brady Laven and Layne Schilthroat and the third doubles team of Benjamin Scott and Max Lepper had one win each. TK is scheduled to host Lowell for a dual this afternoon, Aug. 22, and then will be home for duals with former OK Gold Conference foes Cedar Springs Aug. 28 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central Aug. 30. The new OK Gold Conference, in non-football sports, includes TK, Grand Rapids Union, Wyoming, Northview, Wayland, South Christian and West Catholic. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29781-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court Street. Ste 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Janice H. Beamish. Date of birth 12/18/1946. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Janice H. Beamish, died 12/15/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barry R. Beamish II personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/13/2024 Staci L, Salisbury P79632 9848 Portage Road Portage. Ml 49002 (269) 256-5960 Barry R. Beamish It 10764 Stoney Point Dr. Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 209-1139 ♦ .... WWW HastingsBanner com 10 Vikings pieased to have fuli, competitive iine-up BRETT BREMER Sports Editor r* ? The Vikings aren't giving away points on the scorecard and are doing their best not to give them away on the court cither. Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis coach Kevin Wheeler is pretty pleased to have more than the 12 players needed to fill a varsity line-up this fall. “We finally have a full team ... we have sometimes had to forfeit ±ree or four matches and now I have more than what I need, which is great. I am super, super crazy excited,” Wheeler said after his team opened the 2024 season with a 2-6 loss to visiting Lansing Christian Tuesday afternoon at Lakewood High School. “I am super excited. I am so jazzed,” Wheeler said. “What is really super cool is we have a new ball machine, and we’re getting two brand new ball machines, and these kids sit here and they just crack balls on the ball machine for like an hour.” Second singles player James MacKenzie showed off some of the improvements he’s made since last fall. He rallied from a set down to score a win over The Pilgrims’ Brennan Sendon Tuesday. Sendon took the opening set 7-6(6), but MacKenzie didn’t get down after falling in the tiebreaker. He took the second set 6-4, and then the two played a super tiebreaker to decide the match with MacKenzie pulling out an 11-9 victory. “James is doing fantastic on his control game,” Wheeler said. “Last year, I don’t want to say it was a problem, but where he couldn’t eek out matches was with control. He always wanted to cream it, and now he has that touch and he’s doing a fantastic job of putting the ball some­ where instead ofjust trying to crack it or put a wicked spin on it and have it fly out.” MacKenzie has improved his serve as well Wheeler noted. Lakewood’s other win came from a new second doubles duo of sophomore Taryn Cusack and freshman Connor Possehn. Even though Lakewood has a varsity girls’ tennis team in the spring, a handftil of girls in recent seasons have I, wr^ /• /g :3g| w.. s s. w 4 13 ,4» J .♦ ■ sse-''; ki I • >. ^^^^HW****** 1 I ***^ t I I 4^' *•4 7 r < 5*s4?’ I •l I ■ Sports Editor One of the things every new soccer team has to learn is how to win. The Lions are still chasing win one, but if they keep improving on Tuesday’s effort they’ll get there. Dansville scored in the final minute of the second half to steal a 2-1 win over the Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team on its new home turf at Maple Valley High School. The Lions no longer play their home games on the old football field behind Fuller Street Elementary. The loss drops the short-handed Lion squad to 2-0 so far this season. Lion head coach Mike Webb has 13 guys on the 2024 roster leaving little time for the starting 11 to catch their breath. That was evident in the season opener last Friday at Laingsburg where the Lions hung with the Wolfpack for a while before the hosts eventually scored an 8-0 win. It was the Lions getting the first goal Tuesday as freshman forw'ard Kelvin . uc.u4y roward Kelvin centenng ball from the right comer that came in oIT die foot of teammate Hayze Sifton. The lead was only momentary as STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29862-DE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY Court Address: 206 W. Court Street Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Steven J. Mate!. Date of birth09/03/1955. TO ALL CREDITORS; TO CREDITORS: The decedent Steven J. Matel. died 06/01/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Giffen, personal notice Tw T" H o'” probate court at Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 08/19/2024 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269'948-2900 Sharon Giffen 117 West Amy Street Hastings. Ml 49058 269-838-6261 ,1 s’*; < wild I _ A >*• V;- Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29855-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 5? 9 sit- Date;08/15/2024 Andrew J. 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Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal V <2^' b^* « I Estate of Iris Mary Loftus. Date of birth; 09/22/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Iris Mary Loftus, died June 20, 2024. vt ’•Ar V* notice < -J* '1 See AGGIES on 11 PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY TO CREDITORS IN ‘=?3l a shot off. “We have worked on that. We have worked on the keepers coming off their line and challenging the ball,” Webb said. Obviously, that saves a lot more shots on goal. It showed tonight. Last year, they would have gotten a lot more shots on goal than what they did tonight.” The Lions had their chances too powered up top by Nevins-Davis. He had a little back and forth with junior midfielder Bradley Cushing at the top of the Aggies’ box that led to a great shot with a little over ten minutes to go in the match. Dansville keeper Hunter Greenman had to make a lunging save to his right to keep the match tied at that point. Another Lion freshman forward, Will Whitford, just missed connecting on another good cross in front of the Aggie net. The two teams were back and forth throughout much of the match, but the Aggies did find the ability to create a little more pressure as the match went on. Smalley had to make a few plays in his box and senior defender Robert Schilz made a sliding save of his own in front of the Lion goal to clear away a ball that had gotten behind Smalley during a STATE OF MICHIGAN kfat » * *tir -■ Last minute goal puts Aggies up on Lions Dansville quickly scored to tie the match at 1 -1. The score stood there into ±e halftime break and then through the first 39 minutes of the second half. Dansville shot a ball past what was a high defen­ sive line by the Lions at the moment and Brandon (Juinteros-Carreon, a sophomore forward, beat Lion goalkeeper Doug Smalley to the ball and tapped it into the open net with 46 seconds left on the clock. We re not used to being, coming down mto the final minutes of the game, still in the game,” Maple Valley head coach Mike Webb said. “1 think tliey were play­ ing not to lose the last five minutes rather th^ trying to close it out and trying to win. That’ll come as the season goes on. We’ll get better at that and accept that we are in the game and we can win. “They have worked their butts off all summer long. They have grown. They have matured. They have gotten a lot better.” Smalley made a handful of fine saves throughout the evening and did an excellent job of coming out and taking the ball off the feet of Danville attackers a few times before they were even able to get a isnua'’ Ji 4» t'J-V Peninsula Division 4 Boys’ Tennis Championships a year ago and reached ±e quarterfinals. “I have big hopes for Reily, obvious­ ly,” Wheeler said. “He played one of the best player in the state right now in that age group, but he’s going to do super well. 1 am really excited about him.” Sydney Tefft at fourth singles and Kaden Rohrbacher at third singles are returning players for the Vikings as well this season. They both won a few games against their Pilgrim foes Tuesday. “We’re going to be competitive this year. I don’t think we’re going to set any records, but we’re going to be super competitive,” Wheeler said. The Vikings are slated to host Greenville this afternoon, Aug. 22, and go to the Loy Norrix Quad Saturday, Aug. 24. Pennfield will play host to the Vikings Monday, Aug. 26. Lakewood starts the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season at Ionia next Wednesday, Aug. 28. « BRETT BREMER 1 d -Rl-S Photo by Brett Bremer chosen to participate in the sport in the boys’ season instead. Cusack teamed with her partner Possehn to defeat the Pilgrims’ Ben Vander Galien and Caleb Klan 7-5, 6-1. Charlie Baker and JB Park at first dou­ bles for the Pilgrims took a hard-fought 6-2, 6-7(5), (10-4) win over Lakewood’s Ana Grant and Ian Cole in the first dou­ bles match. The Lakewood duo rallied from 4-3 down to force and then win that tiebreaker in the second set. All four Viking doubles teams are new this season and all four will benefit from a little more time learning both the game and their partner as the season progress­ es. Lansing Christian won the other five flights in straight sets. Reily Teigeler is back for his third season at first singles for the Vikings, but he ran into a buzzsaw to start the season. He was bested 6-0, 6-0 by Pilgrim sophomore Stephen Gollapalli. Gllapalli was seeded sixth at first singles at the MHSAA Lower * »** Viking second doubles player Connor Possehn smacks down an overhead volley for a winner during the second set of his victory with teammate Taryn Cusack against Lansing Christian Tuesday at Lakewood High School. Lakewood second singles player James MacKenzie sends a forehand shot back at his opponent from Lansing Christian. Brennan Sendow. during their match Tuesday at Lakewood High School. 1 IK'S — Li t. s ';?V* ifJr . "3MI V* w \ 1 V etK ♦ ♦ A ’ R �A I I www.HastingsBanner.com Saxons get one k ► BRETT BREMER Sports Editor s * B I St* X % A* 3 b •fc u k u. 'WK I Jarr, ISX J •x r. I* A gp. — I, IK bu 1 £*55’-^ '^03 5^ •S' * X ^11 h- ftesY*®iftfkl k^: 5 ** I •mail' ?*«•*»5: 5 *"*<kS** I its T 4* I 2 * •^:a: ' a**»£.**’*» * 58:^ r ii ■ Sllj-.-—. b: - • fr/iiv-''- Stevensville Lakeshore 174 in the top five. trio of sophomores were at the top tor the Saxon girls’ team. Chloe Pirtle ed the way with a time of 27:34 25 Lilianna Enyart placed 172nd in A. ih/n u"r °"® “f' gtiys to hit ™ ''’® ‘Lm 1 minutes. the way for Hastings though Simmons ran to a time of 16 minutes th’ ''^‘th just 39 points. Grand u. i.. 1 ,'7^54.98. Simmons shaved more than half a minute ofThis times from the two was the n Lam ed out the Saxon girls the two ooctu I — group with a was the mnner-up m 16:10.58. 225th-Dlace time nf r races the Saxons competed in on ±e 225th-place time of 37:35.11. Lowell, Portage Central and course in Portage last fall. Jessica Jazwinski, a Hart stand-out Kalamazoo Central each had two guys The top Saxon freshman was Tanner the past few years who was listed as an finish among the top ten. That Lowell ^sik who placed 152nd overall in unattached runner in the final results team got a huge boost from the improve­ fnday, took the girls’ individual victory 22:05 36. Carter Krzysik came came ments made since last season by junior with a time of 17:55.95. Grand Haven m 173rd in 23:17.31 and Hastings had Hnhn®'^ k ^"7® sophomore Marshall senior Valerie Beeck was the runner sophomore Caleb Kramer in the fifth Ju Pfifth tespec- !> scoring place with a time of 24-16 72 Rockford sophomore fimpQ R^' ® setting their personal record Daisy Cox set her PR at 18*47 13 Freshman Billy Hilbert and junior’ to place third. Spencer Crozier rounded out the top u u at 16:17.01 and Huhn at 16:19.66 seven for the Hastings boys. Their team placed f 2th in a field of 14 wil^Si'^’' AGGIES __ 1 ., runners competing. Teams need aUeast_ five finishers to earn a team score. Rockford dominated the girls’ full teams on the day. Portage Central took the day’s boys’ championship athletes competed too, but didn’t have enough finishers to earn team scores. Kylie Mann showed she’s ready for A pair of seniors led the Delton her senior season at the Jim Carey Kellogg girls. Johannah Houtkooper Early Bird Invitational Friday. was seventh overall with a time of Mann raced to a runner-up finish 26:00.23. The top five for the Delton as the Delton Kellogg varsity varsity cross Kellogg team also included junior Elli country teams opened their 2024 sea­ Timmerman 15th in 28:51.22, sopho­ son at the meet hosted by Lawrence. more Makayla Lutz 16th in 29:13.57 Mann earned a time of 23 minutes and senior Jillian Leclercq 17th in 57.51 seconds, which was almost two 29:50.28. It was the first varsity cross minutes faster than her time at the I country race for the sophomore Lutz. Early Bird Invite to open her junior Martin’s top five were all in the top season. It was nearly October before ten overall int eh race. Hartford was Mann pushed her times under 24 min­ led by senior Lillian Wolf who placed utes last fall. third in 24:41.97. The only girl ahead of Mann was Hartford took the boys’ victory with Martin sophomore Veyda Conley who 24 points as its first three runners finished in 21:03.4. placed 1-2-3, all turning in a personal The Delton Kellogg boys were record time of less than 18 minutes second and the girls third at the threeand 30 seconds. Sophomore Aiden team meet. Mcdonald led that group with a time Conley led the Martin girls to a win of 18:14.89. Hartford also had senior with 27 points. Hartford was second Carlos Ruiz second in 18:27.92 and with 48 points and Delton Kellogg sophomore Josias Robles third in third with 51. Lawrence and Decatur 18:28.71. X s It A young Saxon bo vs’team h J u 7], Rockford 72 Lowell 129 freshmen competing and two of them finished among the top Hastings was was tne the LHC top seven scorers for InnA r — leaders Son Conf '"'erstate-8 Athletic the team. It was senior , Simmons and Micah Johnson wh^S Conference competing at the event, BRETT BREMER Sports Editor 1 t meet finishing points ahead of Kalamazoo Continued from Page 10 scrum in the box. T^e Lion head coach said he was espe­ cially impressed by the play of sopho­ more Presley Hricovsky on defense. He’ll likely share time in goal with Smalley throughout the fall. It was a good game. We just made that mistake at the end. lost our mark, and 1 think we tried not to lose instead of tried to win. That’s what it comes down to ” Webb said. “We come back Friday against Olivet, which will be another good game. “I wish we would have played like this against Laingsburg. That could have been a different story.” Webb said his guys played with more energy and more confidence in game two of the season ±ey had in game one “We came to the ball. We challenged And we attacked hard,” Webb said Tuesday. Friday, we held onto the ball way too long where tonight we distributed the ball pretty well tonight and we were quick with it. That’s ±e biggest thing If you can move the ball quickly and make the o±er teams chase you, instead of us chasing ±em all the time, that makes a huge difference. Lions host Olivet Friday and then will be home again Wednesday, Aug 28, taking on Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy. DK’s Mann shows improved pace at Early Bird •4? I 11 * *4 b __________ ______Thursday, August 22, 2024 race in before late-niaht contp<$t 3^. .* Ab A .5 , . Portag^Wesf M^ddlelchoor""’'‘‘‘ T get an early race at Sou± Christian and a late one this season Ihe Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will head to South Christie Friday for the Sailors’ annual Under the Lights Invitational The Saxon teams run in Midnight Division races at the event, which also includes Sunset, Starlight and Twilight Hactmnc girls rri»-iz> are — scheduled _ i . ? , ,races. 7t' The ^.l^^/^^^Lngs o take to the course at 10:25 p.m. and the boys at 11:15 p.m. - the next to last race of the evening. Delton Kellogg will also be com­ peting m the Midnight Division at the event. Thornapple Kellogg in the Sunset Division and unu Lakewood Eaxewood in in the Twilight EiTr'°k ■ Thomapple Kellogg Md Lakewood will be back at Sou± 'nh ‘I’® 'weekend of October for their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional race. Hastings opened vpcncu its ns 2024 2UZ4 season of competition last Friday, Aug. 16, in h’ the HASTINGS BANNER Eau Claire senior Ryan Blankenship was the closest to that trio with a rourth-place time of 19:20.67. Delton Kellogg was second in the team standings with 48 points ahead or Martin with 53. Delton Kellogg had a trio in the top ten with junior Nick Muday, senior Brock Hickerson and sophomore Landon Madden placing 8-9-10. Muday hit the finish line in 20*52 83 ..A_ TT* 1 V . Hickerson placed ninth in 21:28 61 Md Madden was right behind in 21:42.71. The scoring five for the Delton Kellogg boys was rounded out by a pair of freshmen. Jace Hilton placed 15th in 23:29.44 and Malachi Martin 25th in 27:44.34. It is a busy start to the season for the Delton Kellogg teams. 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I f •xZ Acc«U^ « ent Aid *ll. 4 I /( I I a' If I ■ 9^ <•1 « ■ ■.# ll I * . n *' 7 ? < 'if & i I I I AS?' �l‘ A Thursday, August 22, 2024 12 wvYw.HastingsBanner .com THE HASTINGS BANNER lyio of new football coaches prep their squads BREH BREMER Sports Editor i - New Lakewood varsity football coach Tim Swore knows it’ll be a process to build the Lakewood High School football program up, but he is also hoping to start surprising people this fall. The 2024 MHSAA sports season kicked off Monday, Aug. 12, with the first practices of the “fall” sports season. Area student-athletes opened practice in football, volleyball, cross country, boys’ tennis, girls’ golf, boys’ soccer and girls’ swimming and diving last week. The first contests of the fall season could be held last Friday in most of those sports, with Aug. 21 the first date for competition in girls’ swimming and diving and volleyball, and football set to officially kick-off ballgames next week. Swore and the Lakewood varsity football team have a scrimmage this F r i 1^ »T r . I K I ■V lb- -SA-. *1 •tV'T? ..•••I <1- •i •4 c r f >• « *1 4 •• —_A •.?7 r A New Lakewood varsity football coach Tim Swore runs drills for defensive backs during practice Wednesday. Aug. 14, at Lakewood High School. 1 I- b. IV 1^- VW » A J♦ , »• 4 lt<”’ K F> r If-' L >; New Delton Kellogg varsity football coach Brooks Smith gets the play to the guys in the huddle during passing drills at practice Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Delton Kellogg High School. Photos by Brett Bremer week, like most teams, and will head to Pennfield to open the 2024 season Thursday, Aug. 29. The new Lakewood coach who formerly led the NorthPointe Christian and Carson City-Crystal programs, said he feels like his squad has a little bit of a leg up this preseason with the help of a couple other former head coaches. He had past Viking leaders Randall Hager and Nick Boucher running guys through drills in their first day in shoulder pads Wednesday evening. While there are a handful of coaches with varsity football head coaching experience at Lakewood, Swore is one of three new head coaches among the five Barry County high schools with football programs and the only one of those three with previous varsity head coaching football experience. Down M-66 at Maple Valley High School, new head coach Trent Harvey is working on building the Lions back into an 11-man football program. The Lions open the 2024 varsity football season on the road at Potterville Aug. 29. Harvey is not new to coaching or to Maple Valley. He is a former varsity boys’ basketball, varsity boys’ golf and varsity track and field head coach for the Lions. On the east side of Barry County, DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY J I ring Marketing Specialist Responsibilities include: • A KV. i •4 OUR COMPANY IS GROWING 7 •5^ f 1 * f ♦I V Advertising sales • Account management • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts • Attend networking events Brooks Smith got in his first official fall practices leading the Delton Kellogg varsity football team last week. While linemen worked on technique at the south end of the Panther stadium late Friday evening, Smith led the offensive huddle in some passing work. Coach Smith, last play. Pick your favorite,” came the shout from an assistant coach as the clocked ticked towards 8:30 p.m., and Delton Kellogg quarterback Wyatt Finney lofted one last pass up into the setting sun. Smith spent time as an assistant in the Allegan and Pennfield programs before taking over at his alma mater this season. The Delton Kellogg team will open its season with a tough one at Constantine Thursday, Aug. 29. The other ballgame on the opening week football schedule in Barry County is the annual rivalry game to start the season between Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg, at Baum Stadium at Johnson Field next Thursday. The Thomapple Kellogg High School football program was a couple hours into its Wednesday practice last week, the first of the season with shoulder pads on, when the fields surrounding the high school practice fields started filling with the Middleville Youth Football tackle and flag practices for the evening with still a couple hours to go. After the regular match-up with the Saxons, it’ll be a different football season for the Trojans facing off against new OK Black Conference football foes East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Northview, Ottawa Hills and Holland Christian. With the exception of swim conferences this fall, the rest of the Thomapple Kellogg student­ athletes will compete in the OK Gold Conference along with Northview, South Christian, Grand Rapids Union, West Catholic and Wayland. 44 4 a I ,r -9g r Zl I * « '« 1 A J New Maple Valley varsity football coach Trent Harvey works with JV players during their Wednesday evening practice, Aug. 14, at Maple Valley High School. I Hyped up Hastings boys win opener at Hopkins BREH BREMER Sports Editor The Saxons were certainly ready for their soccer opener, but maybe not quite two games in less than 24 hours yet .J ; Hastings opened the 2024 varsity boys’ soccer season with a 9-4 win at Hopkins Friday, Aug. 16, but then fell Saturday morning 4-0 to visiting Wayland. Saxon returning leaders Mickey : Jiles and Troy Hokanson, a pair of seniors, scored five of their team’s ■ nine goals in the opener against the Hopkins Vikings. Jiles had three and Hokanson two. Newcomers chipped in too. Freshman midfielder Cooper Hokanson scored two goals, junior Deigo Mejia-Hernandez had one and sophomore Keagan Jiles had one goal. There are 25 guys on the Saxon roster this fail, and some of the youngsters may see time up and down betw een the varsity and junior var­ sity. That depth has prompted coach Matt Hokanson, who is leading the Saxon squad for his second season, to rotate through his guys in the first hvo matches of the season to get as many people involved as possible - thanks to the big lead Friday and unfortunate­ ly for the Saxons due to the sizable deficit Saturday. “I feel like we upgraded or improved the team all the way around for this year for last year,” coach Hokanson said. “It was evident in our first game Friday night against Hopkins. We were very dominant on the attack. We led that game the whole way.” We were super aggressive right from the start on the attack. We were really piling on goals. We really want­ ed to get as many kids on the field as we can during opportunist like that. We started subbing early getting some of our less experienced kids on the field.” ■ ' He said his guys were communicat­ ing well and pressing the ball through­ out the evening. Being so hyped up to do well in the season opener had the Hastings boys with little left in the tank for Saturday morning according to their coach. The Saxons started slow against Wayland Saturday and gave up an early goal. The Saxons had what looked like it could have been a game-tying goal late in the first half flagged for an offside penalty, and Wayland countered soon after to up its lead to 2-0 at the half. Coach Hokanson said he felt like that really pushed the momentum in the Wildcats’ favor the rest of the match. Once Wayland upped the lead to 3-0 in the second half he really started working in his reserves again he said. The Saxons had one last game on the schedule prior to Labor Day, at Fremont Wednesday, Aug. 21. Next up for the Saxons is a trip to Thomapple Kellogg Sept. 5. 44 I Are you the one? 2*1 ^*^>^**e^-*'’* ___ - - ■ «.u» hlI --.Mt To be held September 28th, 2024 • 2:00 P.M. at the Delton VFW 422, Stoney Point Rd., Delton, MI t ;•> a J b -It* * Delton Community Auction L. f » t I — IT.- , IB*! ■ ^^1 Group email wsmith@mihomepaper,com 810-452-2622 quality consignments and donations for this auction. Whether you have only a few items or represent an entire estate, we would like to speak with you and help you get top dollar for your items. 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X A E Contact: Delton Community Auction Dewey McCoy . 269-271-6653 . deweymccoy5@gmail.com (k ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-08-29.pdf d7964e3bfea1f56ca3716ec64dd34c1b PDF Text Text A - INSIDE * , * -1 Kh'' /* KL TODAY'S EDITION V ?cf =<• K. k k *4 t *h 0 X 4^ HASTINGS AND DELTON FALL SPORTS PREVIEWED « 41 • 0 edu PAGE 10-15 THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 32 www.HastingsBanner.com DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 1 Thursday, AugusI 29, 2024 $1.50 Newly revamped downtown shines at Hastings Summerfest j of the construction and design work on this project. I also want to thank the DDA board as well as the city council and the planning commission for their efforts and all the downtown businesses who were patient during the process — we’re so happy to be able to present this beautifti! down­ town streetscape to you.” . I I 4 > J * ■- V T’--> rb J?, f if' J / J ?• > 'J'. WIK J? ■ ■ 1 Community Development Director Dan King pointed out some of the new amenities that both residents and visitors can enjoy moving forward, such as bistro seating, other dining aspects, hanging baskets assembled by Hastings-based Cotant’s Farm See SUMMERFEST on 8 0» J Hr .• • f I 0^ h’S I 'k Jf? 9 ** A r, t 0. i ♦ ♦ I* h, 1 f\ $._ I 1 I fc J isr 1 r > k » K 1 ( i J I M I if 1 '.Ji- X-56 ">bi I * I ♦ •5 • Itl a «•' <f h i 9- .4 ’I y. t r '1-' 1 1 «.< • Jayson Bussa V Prior to Saturday’s parade, city officials took a moment to address the crowd and welcome them to the newly renovated City of Hastings. “I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part in the charrettes and in the surveys to help design our new downtown,” said Hastings City Manager Sarah MoyerCale. “And to thank MCSA Group and Katerberg VerHage, who did a lot Editor As people flooded into Hastings for the annual installment of Summerfest, the city was ready for its close-up. With construction on the State Street streetscape project cleared • away, the annual festival was able to leverage the new amenities available via the newly remodeled streets and sidewalks. 9 >> r 4. The Hastings High School marching band marches dovi^n State Street during last weekend’s Summerfest. Photos by Jayson Bussa -X ?<>• •‘I*' * I > z.. • r. •l yJ I * I ■f; E $ «p 4 a L 1 1 1 1 a » IV (• fi *, \in I B.: ► 4 I k I I i i '{ I • \i.5 i I 'H'-T i .Tk ’< *♦ / I I. ■// I t l« V ( 5 M ’ -y 4 I Ik« I ’IS <1 % ; 3 ♦. u < I » I :w I T . k W« ’ U1 I I \ b B0 1 ' J«l«« k ■ I*' Si f . X •> I a ,1 * l4 Vi 4 * I t In the spirit of the '90s, Highpoint Community Bank paid tribute to the popular sitcom Home Improvement, complete with their very own version of Wilson. 0 I I FINAL BOW: County bids farewell to long-time administrator r c i I 1 t •Il I I 1 I Editor *41 y' ij Tr J ", t « *z I 1^ X t 1 .k a r 1 I ■ 1 1 1 X . L S ' A i «4 Bkxt i •l J I I .* - ,i',’’“ 'KT”-''*P • r JS- Vr 1 ♦ * 4 *•» (»<r 'k.' f .1 t' r> <■« »• > k 2^ 6 Tuesday morning’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting was an emotional one as residents and county officials said goodbye to Michael Brown, who has retired after 30 years of service in that role. The board honored Brown with a resolution and Brown reflected on his decades at the helm of the county. Incoming administrator, Eric Zuzga, is on the job this week as he transitions into the role. An open house was held at the Tyden Center later that day. Get a full recap of Brown’s sendoff in the upcoming issue of The Reminder. Photo by Jayson Bussa IIIIHVIIII ^4970 9 7 0 I 1101 10 10 7 L Ll c „.5 ' TODAY'S EDITION DK/MARTIN BOYS START WITH WIN ■*. PAGE 16 1 . I r g §p S’ » •^b »i I ? 4 » » * ♦ •V t SUBSCRIBE t, r Ik Staff Writer An ordinance that would regulate future requests for sand and gravel mining operations in most Barry County townships has cleared its first hurdle. County planning commission­ ers Monday voted 5-0 to send the proposed planned mineral remov­ al ordinance to their consultant, McKenna, to review. What happens (after consultant review) is when we get the entire ordinance codified into the new we’ll (county zoning) ordinance See MINING on 2 kk ''M ’ TKU til***' '5! TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM L’^ Ml' A'<,1 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY, I Wt 12 wF J * al a -«»A THE HASTINGS BANNER T ♦ ♦ ♦ ^3^ 0 t r It 1 “fc^ Greg Chandler Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL L SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 ??»■ I p, -4 A. YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE J a fg' • r, .1 I* Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf this week said that Undersheriff Jason Sixberry will not return to his position and will be off the job after his vacation time expires in the coming weeks. This development comes well over two months after Sixberry was placed on administrative leave and let go from his position at Hastings Area School System, where he served as boys varsity baseball coach. In early of June, then-athletic director Mike Goggins at Hastings Area School System released a statement saying that concerns with Sixberry’s behavior had been reported to his office and that they swiftly investigated it. Sixberry was placed on leave and did not coach the remainder See UNDERSHERIFFon 3 I I INSIDE 1- County planners send new mineral mining rules out for review Jayson Bussa r I k Undersheriff won’t return to position following recent MSP investigation ‘ > ’f 1 k �f. V 4 -#S. 1 4 HO www.HasfingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER ____ _____ u£29, 2024_ Prosecutor raises concerns, voices disapproval over Shenn s release of information against political opponent J ? I •> J Jayson Bussa Editor Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt wanted to make l^own her stance on a string of events that led to a high-profile Republican primary election for Sheriff early this month. In the days leading up to the Aug. 6 election, Sheriff Dar Leafs department released pages of notes about an internal investigation against one of his three opponents in that race: Richelle Spencer, a sergeant with the department. The notes made their rounds on social media before election day, sparking de­ bate on whether Leafreleased them fairly as part of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process, or if it was a cheap political stunt. Pratt appeared in front of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning to read aloud a memo that she also submitted to the board, de­ tailing not only the issues she had with Leafs actions just before the election but broader concerns she has with Leafs department in fulfilling FOIA requests, “I am also concerned that the Sheriff seems to operate by his own set of rules, which can have serious consequences for the county if not addressed,” Pratt said. But first, she dove into the timeline behind the incident leading up to the Aug. 6 primary election — one where Leaf had to defeat three other Repub­ lican candidates to clear a path to his re-election. He did so fairly easily by garnering more votes than all three of his challengers combined. The week leading up to the primary election, handwritten notes penned by Undersheriff Jason Sixberry that stemmed from an internal investigation into Spencer were posted on social media by residents Elden Shellenbarger and Charles Hertzler, per Pratt’s memo. Those documents, which lacked con­ text but appeared to outline a personal conflict between Spencer and other parties, were obtained through a FOIA request. Leaf has said that his depart­ ment’s investigation into Spencer came after he attempted to have the Michigan Sheriffs’Association and Michigan Stpte Police investigate the matter, but neither entity would. Pratt said that three total FOI Arequests were filed seeking such information to both her office and the sheriffs office. They came from residents Aaron Gross, Larry Osborne and Shellenbarger. Pratt denied the requests while she had pos­ session of the notes; which were brought to her by Leaf; “I determined the notes were exempt under the FOIA statute,” Pratt said. “Af­ ter legal analysis and consultation with one of our county attorneys, I denied the FOIA requests on Aug. 5.” Leaf and his department had different 'f p* • IF 7’* 5’ r. ' >• ri’ I s •p • s^ J 1; :a< k I r h ? b > 55 A w w* Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt speaks in front of county commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Photo by Jayson Bussa no documents pertaining to the investi­ gation existed. They did exist, though, as Sixberry, who penned the notes, was placed on administrative leave in early June already for an unrelated matter. When Leaf and his department did release the notes, they did not do so for all three individuals who requested them — only Shellenbarger and Gross. Pratt highlighted that Joel Ibbotson, who was also running for Sheriff, even received a copy of the notes but Ibbotson told The Banner that he was picking the docu­ ments up for Gross, as he has in previous instances. The notes lacked context and, as Pratt pointed out, did not include any state­ ments from Spencer, who was being accused of misdeeds. “The notes are statements about Sgt. Spencer. Because I know that police offi­ cers are fact finders, I assumed that there would be further investigation to obtain all available information before com­ pleting the notes and/or a report,” Pratt said. “I learned that Sgt. Spencer had not been asked whether she wanted to make a statement about the information in the notes, therefore I considered the matter private until it was deemed otherwise.” i 5^* 4,^ ‘yr Leaf previously told The Banner that he consulted with a county attorney about releasing the information through the FOIA request but Pratt said that she spoke with the same attorney, who said that Leaf only reached out after he had I 1 «S<4 /I f > •V 4 g* b ■ r »' released them. Pratt labeled everything in the docu­ ments as personal and private. “For those in the public that jumped on the ‘public has the right to know’ bandwagon, I have to believe that they would not appreciate it if this happened ‘> *:#' 4!**’ wr , ♦ V to to them,” Pratt said. Pratt concluded with broader concerns she had about the Sheriffs handling of FOIA requests, highlighting the irony that comes with the fact that Leaf him­ self sued the county last year claiming that election-related information he requested via FOIA was not fulfilled to his satisfaction. “I have had to fulfill FOIA requests for some that were told that a case was ‘ under investigation’ when our office had deemed it closed,” Pratt said. “It is not enough to use the term ‘under investiga­ tion.’ We are required to explain why the status of‘under investigation’ matters.” I --^ V •* . * JI thoughts on it, as he released the notes, which were subsequently posted online in the days leading up to the election. “I was sent screenshots of the posts and became immediately concerned and a bit angry at the lack of care and consideration for the privacy of the in­ dividuals referenced in the notes,” Pratt said, adding that she doesn’t expect both departments to always agree on whether a FOIA request should be fulfilled or denied. “I was also shocked at the disrespect of our criminal justice process, the integrity of which all of us in law enforcement work hard to maintain,” Pratt added. Pratt went on to highlight the glar­ ing discrepancies that were peppered throughout the process, which poked holes in the integrity of Leafs claims that he was simply fulfilling a FOIA request and that the public had the right to know about what he considered to be a serious situation involving Spencer. “Questions that came to my mind were; Who gave those notes that were private, incomplete and, most importantly, un-redacted except for a phone number? Were they distributed through the FOIA process? Did the individuals referenced in the notes know they were about to be thrown into the spotlight? Why did only some of the FOIA requests receive the documents and not all of them?” Pratt asked aloud. To Pratt’s last point, she highlighted that on June 24, Leafs department told the Barry County FOIA Coordinator that Ddton Communitv Auction To be held September 28th, 2024 • 10:00 A.M. at the Delton VFW 422, Stoney Point Rd., Delton, MI TERRY ARMOUR, AUCTIONEER We are accepting quality consignments and donations for this auction. Whether you have only a few items or represent an entire estate, we would like to speak with you and help you get top dollar for your items. Some of the items we have particular interest in are: •Antiques • Motor vehicles • Farm equipment • Guns & sporting goods of all types • Recreational vehicles, campers • Household goods and lawn & garden equipment • Tools • Toys This auction promises to be a great event with somethingfor everyone. Quick, free pick up and market assessment. Consign early to take advantage of more advertising. Contact: Delton Community Auction Dewey McCoy • 269-271-6653 • deweymccoy5@gmail.com MINING a site-specific study to detemiine the impact of a project on neighboring prop­ erty values, Redick said. “I know previously you’d get these studies that were very generic in the state of Michigan, and not specific to this area,” Redick said, referring to requiring site-specific property valuation studies. The studies would be required unless waived by the planning commission, Redick said. The ordinance would also limit how much of a site can be mined at any one time. No more than 15 acres of land would be allowed to be used for mining operations or activities at a time. Of the land that would be in use, no more than one-third of it can be used for removal of sand or gravel and no more than onethird can be used for site preparation. Language was added to limit entry and exit to a mineral removal site to a single entrance and exit, Redick said. The county zoning administrator would have to conduct an inspection of each completed phase of the project to verify the permit holder is in compliance with terms of the permit, but language has been added that would give the administrator the discretion to waive a required inspection if the permit-holder has a demonstrated history of consistent compliance, Redick said. The ordinance would require the permit holder to conduct regular mon­ itoring and reporting of groundwater, noise and dust levels for at least the first year of operations at a site to determine whether serious adverse consequences are occurring. Language has been added that would allow the planning commis­ sion to drop the monitoring require­ ments if no violations or serious adverse consequences are found after one year. “You would retain jurisdiction to con­ tinue monitoring and reporting beyond a year if any violations or adverse condi­ tions are found,” Redick said. Mining removal, processing and transport operations would be limited to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mining activity would be banned on federal holidays. There are currently no active requests for new sand and gravel mining opera­ tions in tlie county, McManus said. A 1982 Michigan Supreme Court ruling in a Kent County lawsuit has sig­ nificantly impacted the ability of local municipalities to block sand and gravel mining operations. That ruling led to the creation of the Zoning Enabling Act by the state Legislature in 2006, and an amendment to tliat act five years later. Act 113 of the Zoning Enabling Act says that local communities cannot pass an ordinance that would “prevent ffie extraction, by mining, of valuable natu­ ral resources from any property unless very serious consequences would result from the extraction of those natural resources.” Continued from Page 1 have a public hearing, and that’ll prob­ ably be next spring,” County Planning Director Jim McManus said. “Then it goes to the county board for final review.” The 28-page ordinance lays down standards that companies must meet to get a permit to mine sand and gravel in municipalities that do not have their own planning bodies. It gives commis­ sioners the ability to approve special land use operations on properties of at least five acres, so long as the company submits a plan in advance to rehabilitate and restore the property after it has com­ pleted mining operations on the site. The Barry County Planning Commission is responsible for planning and zoning for 11 of the county’s 16 townships, along with the villages of Nashville and Woodland, McManus said. If approved, the PMR ordinance would require a site developer to describe the nature of the mining oper­ ation, including when the project would begin, hours and days of operation, the type and quantity of material that will be removed from the site, and methods of extracting and processing the mate­ rial. It also would require the developer to submit to the county “a feasible and detailed site rehabilitation plan” for restoring the property once mining ends at the site, according to ±e ordinance document. If the ordinance is approved, commis­ sioners could grant a company a permit to mine at a site for no more than five years. The ordinance would give the Planning Commission the ability to approval permit renewals of no more than five years if the applicant shows there are “special or unusual circum­ stances” that justify renewal. A PMR permit would only be allowed on properties zoned agricultural, rural residential or conservation reserve. The ordinance also details “very serious adverse consequences” or “serious envi­ ronmental impact” that commissioners can consider when determining whether to approve a permit, such as additional truck traffic, decreased air quality and loss of property values, county attorney Ron Redick said. rhat was in response to comments you had last time (in March) that when­ ever we talk about serious adverse con­ sequences, we should put (in) a note to explain exactly what those are under the ordinance definitions,” Redick said. The ordinance would require a traffic impact study, a list of existing mineral removal operations within the county and within reasonable proximity of the county, and a study of market demand and availability of supply to determine the benefit of a mineral removal project. Language has been added to require ■ sH*’" I L *-ri. r Bl:®®®’— SlaSW?®J^te Sia SaW) «es6. j mt*!*" •* 3S^^ wrt i^3us»-- )OIII£ f k I I ro t L . Ji Letifi’ ■Tia ins *t3r*« i?nvd9f^^ t V *■ w ________ m .^*»" * -^r 13 n tte te nent step Wei poyiM job fe 1 I 1? Ifek^. « » 1 I i w*, w . i I >> t ’fe 1,1 'w * i **. *5 4« ’r * If* , 1 < I i S5! *. ) *1 wr « «l t. , < Ik b i THE HASTINGS BANNER * (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy. 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LLC All Rights Reserved Printed In the U.S. \ * �a I THE HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, August 29, 2024 undersheriff Continued from Page 1 TIF agreement for Middleville housing project approved by county board ‘’"'y included the Jayson Bussa playoffs at that point. •a Goggins spelled out the nature of ine enevances, saying that Sixberry regularly engaged in behavior that overstepped the boundaries of appropriate coach/player relationships” and inappropriately used social media and cell phone texting as a means of communicating with players on matters not related to the baseball program.” Goggins and the district concluded that none of their findings pointed to any illegal behavior, but they opted not to renew his contract for the coming season. The school's investigation prompted Sixberry to be put on administrative leave at the sherifFs office and the Michigan State Police conducted investigation, which included intei^iewing parents and students affiliated with both the Hastings Area School System and Barry County Christian Schools, where Sixberry was also a regular presence. Again, Sixberry was ultimately cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, but he remained on leave at the SherifTs office. According to the county’s administration office on Monday, no changes had been made to Sixberry’s employment status with the county. The office also has not received a status change from the office regarding him. Leaf, however, said that upon completion of his vacation time, he would not return to the position. When asked to comment on what prompted Leafs decision, he said “Out of respect for the Sixberry family, I'm not going to (comment).” When Sixberry leaves the position. Leaf will need to fill a position that has been effectively vacant for nearly three months now. "It’s going to have to be filled in as soon as possible,” Leaf said. “The sheriff is your chief law enforcement officer and, by law, I have to have an Undersheriff so if s an extremely important position — he would be the second highest ranking law enforcement in the county,” Leaf added. Edrtor A tax-increment financing agreement to fuel a major housing development in the Village ofMiddleville cleared its final hurdle on Tuesday at the Barry County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The plan is designed to support the Flats al Mid-Villa project, a housing de­ velopment that will see the construction of 144 “workforce housing*' apartment units on a 13.3-acre portion of land. The site at 4611 N. M-37 Highway has been vacant since 2015 when the Middle Villa Inn was demolished. The project also includes a commercial property component and funding gener­ ated tlirough the TIF will not go toward that portion. The TIF agreement would allow the county’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to collect $4.48 million in new tax revenues that are expected to be generated by the development of the apartments at Mid-Villa over the next 15 years. About $1.9 million of that would come from DDA, which operates with its own tax-increment financing mechanism where it captures a portion of taxes paid by downtown property owners to support public improvements in the downtown. The project has been years in the mak­ ing and the debate over the TIF agreement has been smoldering for a better part of this year. In facf the county board had u w '’R, V > V V 3 > Of *J I A?sK "hS*^** iS2S5 Rm I I ti. * St* ■WJ i isas^ -5,^ S'"* ^'^i'anbeiKdftrrEnwjl 3 Michigan State Police records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act shed some light on what police discovered during the investigation, but are heavily redacted in order to protect the identities of minors involved. In interviews with, and statements from, witnesses, Sixberry frequently contacted students through social media apps like Snapchat, where he was included in a team-wide group, and would regularly give kids gifts or purchase their snacks at sporting events. Some reported that Sixberry would talk to them about topics that made them uncomfortable, but the topic of those conversations was redacted. 'J liw. Ik i r " * •c'iJ z * tl * I- V. David Hatfield! <&■ i I 4 David Jackson I, Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Jackson (right) leads discussion on a proposed tax-increment financing agreement to support the Flats at Mid-Villa project in Middleville. Photo by Jayson Bussa 1 1 I on its agenda an opportunity to vote for it last month, but after a lengthy discussion did not take a vote. The discussion at that meeting yielded lukewarm support dleville and the northern portion ofYankee Springs Township. Smelker represents the rest of Thomapple Township and all of Irving Township. “I voted no on it before and I will be voting no again,” Smelker said. “I feel I am voting for a majority of my constituents.” First acknowledging the need for this type of housing, Getty said “I think this is the wrong tool to be pulling out of the toolbox for this project” “I don’t feel it is an equitable program for the Village ofMiddleville residents,” she added. “My biggest comment fixim amongst commissioners. This time around, though, very little discussion amongst commissioners took place before they took a straw poll to dis­ cover that six of the eight commissioners were planning to vote for the a •eement. The two dissenting votes were sig­ nificant, though. They came from Jon Smelker and Catherine Getty, two com­ missioners that represent constituents in, and around, the project site. Getty represents the Village of Midu See TIF on 4 1 January trial date set for Cobb in fatal Amish buggy case Greg Chandler Staff Writer A trial date has been set for early next year for aNashville woman charged in a crash that killed a father and his son nearly a year ago. Barry County Judge Michael Schipper last Wednesday set a trial date for Jan. 27,2025 for 19-year-old Brinna Lavonne Cobb, who is facing six criminal counts stemming from a Sept. 12,2023 crash on East Cloverdale Road in Maple Grove Township. The crash killed a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son, and left a 17-year-old boy seriously injured. Cobb is charged with two counts each of operating while intoxicated causing death and moving violation causing death, and single counts of operating while intoxi­ cated causing serious injury and moving violation causing serious impairment of a body function. She is currently free on $50,000 bond. The Bany County Sheriff’’s Office al leges Cobb was driving her Volkswagen Tiguan westbound on East Cloverdale Road, east of Guy Road, when her vehicle struck two westbound horse-drawn sulky carts. Two days have been set aside for the trial, with an additional day of Jan. 30 set aside ifneeded. A final pre-trial date ofJan. 8 has been scheduled before Schipper. Mo­ tions in the case must be filed by Jan. 20. 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Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Califomia, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. Califomia Insurance License OC24309 I M • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 L J �WWW 4 HastingsBanner^ THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 Hastings Alumni Association hosts annual reunion, banquet 1 1 I I I Jayson Bussa Editor ,r 1 ► '4 rr ’j 4 LI 4 A ■'I 5- _ I I Samantha Kohtz was one of the youngest people at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, representing one of three generations ofHastings H igh School graduates in her family. Kohtz, who graduated in 2017, was joined by her mother Karen Hammond (1982) and grandmother Marie Turner Hammond (1959) for the annual Hastings High School Alumni Association's 137th Annual Reunion and Banquet. Now living in Hopkins, Kohtz said that the reunion was a nice way to see people that she no longer bumps into randomly at the grocery store in Hastings. But, as for keeping in touch with her former classmates, like most people her age, Kohtz leverages social media. The prevalence of social media, and the ability to get in touch with virtually anyone at any time, has limited the need for these in-person events. Lois Bowers, president of the alumni association, said that social media has had an effect on this annual event. “We have it every year, and we are way down this year,” Bowers said. “We usually have around 150 to 200 and we’re down to 92 this year.” “I think it’s another thing that social media is hurting,” she added. But Kohtz said that even though she belongs to a hyper-plugged-in generation, she still doesn’t rule out the idea of inperson events. “I would say obviously social media and keeping track of each other online has taken a bigger role now but, I don’t know, I haven’t hit my 10-year yet. I feel 1 ike that a' 4^ f •, < J k>s ) ■ 1 < i. i; I' f •> '1 M * 1 > i I f I f •/ : •> 9 V • I - r, 2 i t 9 4 ♦ 4 £* -1 •■r 5 "I T • - 3 V I t J z •i t •“1 I v x« I i ^7 f I 1 Nearly 100 Hastings High School graduates gathered at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday for its annual reunion and banquet. Photos by Jayson Bussa wi 11 sti 11 be something that someone comes to,” Kohtz said. “I think some people will come back.” The lower-than-normal attendance didn’t dampen spirits at Saturday’s event, though, as the reunion celebrated its 137th installment, making it one of the longestrunning reunions in the state. Attendees broke bread with one another and shared stories from their time at Hastings High School. Attendees heard from toastmaster Sally Shuster Shoff (1974), new Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico and 2023 Class Responder Kaylie Carl, who graduated last year. The event also saw the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award go to former Hastings mayor Frank Campbell of the class of 1957. Campbell’s family moved to Hastings fi-omFlintwhenhewas 1 byearsold. While he struggled at times in high school, he was able to make it to graduation through the support of his family. He played football and ran track while at Hastings. He entered the volunteer draft for the United States Army and left in 1959 to serve. Campbell was active for three years and in reserves until 1964. He methis wife Linda, of Middleville, when he returned home and convinced her to move with him to Hastings. She passed away in 2020, Campbell hasbeen a long-time volunteer for the city, serving 20 years as a volunteer fireman for the Hastings Fire Department. He served six years as the First Ward Aiderman before being convinced to run for mayor. He was elected and served 10 years total. )> Rick LaJoye, class of 1974, speaks at Saturday's Hastings Alumni Association's 137th Annual Reunion and Banquet. ■ ± w •r •* # A I Vi 31' PW •r*** .■»i i«<* I. I 'iH i 1 I t* p' <x^ luille i “at 10»'^ ! iseivsisj^ Jii tEfi A» • r ; ‘4: </ vt4 •a 7 < b 4 Former mayor of Hastings, and 1957 graduate of Hastings High School. Frank Campbell was honored at this year's Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. l^>- 9> r ’ * 5^ ■ H<> * 4 • I 99 ■ J • Bk * .1 t nwmr. I <•- 9^'^ ■* nieo .2'.' City establishes commercial rehabilitation district for project at Royal Coach site T 7 _____ A iXx SW'? »• >^’-- <r 7. (» ^Ti < ft fSi I » « 4 t i? w RI «■> • J J ..j :& f. Jayson Bussa Editor P?;?? A * ■b^ I’M 4 •^55 4 J I ! 7 I -^1 i . .< f. > *•-* «> B/ — r 'O »•* r' •. i 4 * ,v 5 1^. ' I ft 9I ■{. 1 'A-v J <1 J ♦ <# J 5 * r •4 t •< «p 1V r A I 9 1/ ^5 V •I j1 ».'•'■.11 •" 5 •dp. I t III r sH SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? The answer to that is the Charlie Pullen Memorial Car Show at Heritage Days in Middleville. Here is a photo of Brenda Hess (as Daphne Blake) and her husband Chip (as Scooby-Doo) in front of their Volkswagen Vanagon painted up to look like the Mystery Machine from the popular cartoon. They displayed the vehicle at the car show on Saturday, which was part of the annual Heritage Days. Photo courtesy ol Brenda Hess DO YOU REMEMBER? SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN DOWNTOWN FACELIFT I k 77 I Hastings City Council established a commercial rehabilitation district for two parcels of property to make way for a project that will bring 135 apartments and a commercial kitchen to the site. The measure was taken during Monday’s meeting forproperties located at 328 E. Mill Street and 420 E. Mill Street, which is the former site of the Royal Coach building. This is also a property that has been eyed for a number offailed projects after the facility burned to the ground in 2020, Since last summer now Grand Rapidsbased CopperRock Construction has been working to plan and construct anew housing development at the location — the site plans have already been approved and this week’s move by city council will help the developer to leverage tax incentives to carry it out. With this current world with construction costs the way they are and interest rates where they are, the developer is seeking to use this tool to help get the project financed,” said Jared Belka, an attorney with WamerNorcross +Judd, who is representing CopperRock for the project. The state’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act affords a tax incentive for the rehabilitation of commercial property for the primary purpose and use of a commercial business or multi-family residential facility. The property must be a W: 'V I t*< » « • / '9 4 \** f I.. A k I I Ii e t •* 7 . >' * - I i it\ V f * n •■ 9 A -<a' -■» 1 C.* ,\1 IL ■r LW. *TF , kA* I II’ i 'u ' Y'^ > •/* r is Continued from Page 3 A 4 I T A“’ { s ' V TIF /•'9 I € I 1 ''•r. I f « fSs ;75 . 1 r.? A • 4** • \ X 4 i>> I < •A ♦ rrl’ ■ -r V « t I► ‘ '’K, r I * * 51 • iK* 4 I 1: mC ■.. I. 'I •f I «J* ’•* I / '-»r w •V' . s Ti t f ■ 3 A* '.A ri 4 f i 1 If^' X •' V J L I », A? a -s > I r *% % z* WNIe digging the hole for the foundation of the new Courts and Law Building SS imn Tuture improvements to the downtown excavator bucket The Hastings project is one of several area. • *• *4 W• »* 9 jV Ju-- *• '.» 'T' 1* * *' *-* * ; s*-* • ir k I I 1 I i located wi±in an established commercial rehabilitation district. The property taxes are based upon the previous year’s (prior to rehabilitation) taxable value. The taxable value is frozen for the duration of the certificate. With the district established, the developer can now submit an application for such incentives. The city has set up commercial rehabilitation districts in two other locations — one at the site of Lofts at 128 and the other at the former K-Mart Center, which was eventually rehabbed to house T.J. Maxx, now-closed B2 Outlet Store and Family Farm and Home. In addition to the apartments, the development will feature a commercial kitchen, which will be leased by the Barry Community Foundation to help meet a number of food initiatives. The site would be home to a farmers market, demonstration kitchen and space for other local food producers. Councilman Don Bowers asked when the first shovels would be in the ground. Greg Taylor of CopperRock said hopefully early in the fall. “We have been delayed mostly because of the multiple approvals we’ve had to go through,” Taylor said. “We have lending in place and we’re just finalizing the approvals with State of Michigan and going through the last steps with the city. We’re ready to roll once those pieces are in place.” t>i^ C’ the Village of Middleville residents is that taxes are too high. I don’t think they should be paying for all the services for 144 families through the next 14 years.” While Smelker and Getty said they felt like they were vocalizing the wishes of a majority of their constituents, earlier in the year, the Middleville Village Council voted to approve the agreement 6-0. The Middleville DDA passed it on a 3-2 vote. After the county board’s decision to put oft a vote on the matter last month, members ofthe village council voiced their displeasure with the decision and Getty’s resistance to the agreement. A parade of public commenters appeyed at Tuesday’s meeting to voice their support for the agreement, including Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Craig McCarthy; Middleville President Pro-Tern Kevin Smith; Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance’s Economic Development Director Nichole Lyke; Middleville Planning and Zoning Administrator Doug Powers; Middleville Trustees Steve Bald^ and Richard Hamil­ ton; and Jennifer Heinzman, President and CEO ofthe Chamber. A couple ofresidents spoke out against it. “Each year we hired between 15 and "5^ •ft ? V4* W", « «•» If K '•*» » » «A I ' S W 94 ise < w. *<*>«* « -“i‘ Sk'iF : offePsfeiai nwii oi e is w 5® Zltt ♦I * • < *u «W« *«.' c 'V.. ' , * & W V * e* e *I* S*-' * 5>3* xt:ii * f« (tJSM * COM 3r I -Ab. J, w I** hiake V. Acct I T -a fc-W 2asi ■* '* : > * w •» . i. * - f '.. U i 4^ B »M Hii se ,5_ -'22r 5 Z «» K* '“i * " ’*• *« -•^- X riftVmlxJL ^'^itnikdiig ■” ex 51'. SwA 4 » 1 V .1 «- -’T*.1^ V.* w ®le?iiEv,a5 •* ijlb 52 3e 1 IK .4 W6 ? ' s. ^’WS'F V\ V •to A «b 4 ^*39 < ft.-1 Ite* >1 .; « i*^ s. kw I I .r- AU — BANNER JUNE 17, 1993 — f 0> * •.b*" i 1*< A. . ’Ti 4( f. DID YOU SEE? T. A lb IE * * 20 new employees and they have diffi­ culty finding affordable housing in the Middleville area,” McCarthy said. “I have teachers that are driving all the way to northwest Grand Rapids or northeast Grand Rapids to be able to find an apart­ ment they can afford to be able to work at Middleville. We have fantastic employees and they give their heart and soul to the children. It’s not my place to tell you whe±er or not to accept the tax-increment financing... but I do know having aftordable housing for our employees is one of the key things tliat will keep Middleville a viable community. Lyke highlighted that the average home in tlie district costs $380,000. « *< 'H n,.' ^■to *Kl *•1 ■< *1 > A * % 'M 4 }., V '■^ 3 •k •« 9» V\ ,^ : *\ r 1. 'ilK '4 Rents at the Flats at Mid-Villa would range from $ 1,225 a month for one-bedroom to $ 1,475 for two bedrooms, project developers said. “When I hear information from Nichole that the average house in the Middleville district is $380,000» that’s astounding to S.j $ •r th ....... r. 9 me, Jackson said. “...There is definitely a need for housing when you look al the inventory available in this county for the workforce and when you look at pricing for housing available. This TIF put through by the state is in response to try to stimulate developers to Uy to come to us and great housing to help with the workforce. n 4 ♦ % * �1 ^^2?2^21°stingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 Freeport farm benefits from $2.2 million USDA grant to expand biofertilizer production ' 4 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR J A second term for IWimp concerns, scares me 1 Ik D ► r*; Dear Editor. As an elder citizen of this great country, for the first time in my life of 88 years. I am truly afraid of what would happen to our coun­ try if Donald Trump is elected as our next president. 1 can recall what this world was like during the second World War when people like Hitler were in power in Germany, when if you didn’t like his way. it was your end. I have listened to what Mr. Trump has to say about how he will run this country and it sure sounds a lot like "Do as 1 say because I know what is best for rr you and especially me. We each must think long and hard about how we want the next four years to be like in our government. Vote! Q CESTARUS ■-.i Si iF' Ik ■^K V FREEPORT FARM ‘ i V .I I I I I i C I I f r •ft .<1 rtf4 .1 > 1- • I lai t -S- Me -—; S-^ ‘J •* f Ar r k A -I ii. / ♦W ' «r-k^y ’*57^ • s anaerobic digesters, which recover methaZZXn^ZZo^J fa?m V, r k sS k t V •t»■ .W" mV sJ w 1^ * farm recently received a grant from the USDA. Photo by Jayson Bussa J Two West Michigan farms received a $2,262,399 grant to upgrade and expand farm-based nutrient alterna­ tive production facilities in order to increase the use of biofertilizers. Naturally Better Soil Products, fomierly Scenic \5ew Dairy, in Fen­ nville and Brook View Dairy, located at 10560 Freeport Avenue in Freeport, received the United States Department of Agriculture grant. The farms are under the same ownership. Brook View Dairy is home to an­ aerobic digesters, facilities that work to recover methane gas from animal manure. This type of alternative ener­ gy operation will also be a part of the agrienergy” center being planned for Spring Creek Farms Assyria Township and has been proposed for Swisslane Farms in Alto. In 2014, Brooke View Dairy was one of four farms selected by Consumers Energy to host digesters. The others in- f & l\ •* ««i||) i'’iiercia site eluded Scenic View Dairy in Fennville, Green Meadow Farms in Elise and Beaver Creek Farms in Coopersville. Last week, USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Lillian Salerno toured Naturally Better Soil Products in Fennville to highlight how USDA investments are striving to strengthen agriculture while reducing pollution. “Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA invests in rural America because we know strong communities are rooted in their people,” Salerno said in a state­ ment. “By investing in Naturally Better Soil Products here in Michigan, we’re delivering on the President’s promise to promote fair competition and lower costs for American farmers.” The project at the Fennville and Free­ port farms will process anaerobically digested manure to sequester 85 to 95 percent of the phosphorus through sol- id-liquid separation, and then further process the separated solids. When completed, the project will in­ crease the domestic availability of nu­ trient alternatives, increasing options available to agricultural producers and reducing manure haul ing and diversion from lagoon storage. The USDA’s administration has identified some of its recent initiatives as such: greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensur­ ing access to safe, healthy and nutri­ tious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using cli­ mate-smart food and forestry practices, making investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a work­ force more representative of America. Ned Brown Hastings LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY conuDercia] 1> "—i aSsa 6, tsaiewji fix •J •i* ^ii '4e: Qiinjj Sen. Albert; Legislature must come together to fix problems caused by Michigan Supreme Court’s wage, sick leave ruling ’’'fWttMitokie'valiB Ik W the to established, the Earlier this year, I warned numbers are yet to be set by about a pending Michigan the Department of Treasury, Supreme Court decision that but the immediate increase is would upend minimum wage projected to set the minimum ♦ and paid sick leave laws in ; wage at about $12.50 per hour our state. The decision has I ► — rising to roughly $15 an arrived and it is not good for hour within three years. From Michigan employers, workers, I there, the minimum wage will or customers. Thomas Albert be indexed to inflation. The court decision, Arguably, the most damaging Mothering Justice v. Attorney part of these mandates is the General,struckdownminimumwageand phased elimination of the “tipped wage” paid sick leave statutes that were enacted credit. This change will have devastating in 2018. This statute was “amended” effects on the restaurant industry, from citizen-initiated ballot proposal which has already suffered greatly that was “adopted” months earlier. The from COVlD-related government court ruled it unconstitutional to “adopt restrictions and high inflation. The and amend” such initiatives within the tipped wage change will very likely same legislative term. result in restaurant closures, lost wages While I disagree that suchaprohibition for employees, and higher prices for exists in our state constitution, the court’s customers. Rarely does a policy change decision is final. The only solution going result in everyone losing, but the forward is through new legislation. I progressive left managed to pull it off recently introduced bills to maintain in this case. the minimum wage and paid sick leave The changes to the paid sick leave laws we had in place prior to the court’s law are more complicated, but overall, ruling, which were workable. it is clear that small businesses will face Republicans are ready and willing to the greatest headwinds. The law, which get a fix to the finish line. The question was struck down, exempted employers now is if Lansing Democrats can look with less than 50 employees. This small past their liberal progressive talking business exemption was modeled after points, realize the damage these court“Obamacare” and was a commonsense ordered changes would cause in real 1 i fe, provision. Many small businesses and help reach a solution. simply cannot afford these mandates and The new laws are set to begin taking will be faced with cost-cutting measures, effect in February job reductions, passing along higher a relatively few costs to customers, or closing up shop months away. Exact minimum wage r forsjdimceiBnes. He cih has ki up coousefcial 2 sK cf tile rehaislitatioD disiricii in lio other kKad® - OK a & site of Lofts at I 12Sajiheahffa!iieberK-Man Ca3er.«ih»as5aitii31h'i^ 10 boose U Man. now-dosed 61 >2S£ssru6®te^ OtfJeiteardFamihfarniaDdHoflK. ssc; t Tpsioi CaSTiM hii in jloD lo & apartments, the I K -'■v r< roi- Jt iT IU i jtfiiiBlBilfWWveillf •t 1 « 2-. ■Sts* It fate ®‘I’* u is I ■r-' t-r’-l jift (dCiiili)' m Lake O Committee of the Whole to meet Sept. 9; village manager discussion to be revisited -f y'5» Ilf completely. All of these options result in less economic growth and fewer opportunities for Michiganders. Another unworkable aspect of the paid sick leave law is that it enables employees to “no call, no show” for two consecutive workdays. It is not unjust for an employer to expect employees to show up to work on a predictable timeline or at least to receive notification if that isn’t going to happen. Enabling employees to skip work without notice negatively impacts coworkers, customers, and the ability of the employer to continue operations — particularly small businesses that don’t have staffing flexibility. Job providers need to be able to have fair standards in place, and this provision creates an unworkable job site atmosphere. Overall, it is fair to say the worst-case scenario has occurred, but the good news is that there is time to act. The proposal I have introduced Senate Bills 991 and 992 — would keep the workable laws we had on the books. I hope Lansing Democrats are able to come together with Republicans on this issue. No worker is going to benefit from mandated progressive policies if they lose their job as a result. State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. Molly Macleod Copy Editor A** Last month. Lake Odessa Village Council members voted to formally rescind its conditional offer of employ­ ment to Jacob VanBoxel after failing to approve a contract between VanBoxel and the village earlier that month. At the July 15 meeting, councilmembers said they will continue employing Interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow until at least November before restarting the village manager search, as four seats on the seven-person coun­ cil are in contention in November’s general election. Now, nine months into its village manager vacancy, some councilmem­ bers are asking to revisit the topic .f 10 sooner rather than later. •A ♦ ♦ Trustee Carrie Johnson referenced a letter sent to the council by resident Terri Catt, arguing that there is no time to waste in finding a pennanent manager. “Johnson Street was slated to be done several years ago and is in really poor condition now,” said Johnson at last week’s meeting. “This has just been a big issue. We were slated to have it done in 2025, and we don’t have a full-time manager to take this on. 1 know last meeting we discussed waiting until after the election to hire a manager, but things like this big road project just are not going to get ready for bids to be done in the spring. It is my opinion that we should look into that before the election for things of this nature and other things.” Trustee Jennifer Hickey echoed Johnson’s concerns. “I feel like we should revisit the man­ ager issue before the election, I think we should at least have a conversation about it,” Hickey said. The village manager topic, along with many others, will be discussed at the village’s committee of the whole meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Page Building. In other business, the council re­ ceived a clean audit report from Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon, PLC on Monday. Though an auditor was unable to be present at last week’s meeting for a formal presentation, no concerns were raised on the village’s audit. Councilmembers thanked clerk/treasurer Kathy Forman for her good work. 'I 'I I 1 I I I I I I View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. 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K Vermontville woman dies in M-66 crash Greg Chandler Staff Writer A32-year-old Vermontville wom­ an is dead after her car crashed on M-66 in Maple Grove Township last Friday, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The crash took place shortly before 7:30 a.m. on M-66 at Guy Road. A preliminary investigation by the sheriffs department indicated the woman was driving a Pontiac Grand Prix northeast on M-66 when her car veered off the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, who was the lone occu­ pant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released. The crash shut down M-66 for about four hours, Barry County Central Dispatch Director Stephanie Lehman confirmed. The crash remains under investi­ gation by the sheriffs office. Drugs are believed to be a factor in the crash, Sgt. Scott Ware of the sheriffs office said in a news release. Assisting the sheriffs office at the scene of the crash were Nashville Police Department, Nashville Fire and EMS, Barry County Central Dispatch, Goldsworthy’s Towing and Michigan Department of Trans­ portation. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You're our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. •■• Group Your Community Connection ♦ ♦ i « I I �www.HastingsBanner.com 6 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 '5 A! tr OBITUARIES I 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER^COM Gary Lee Spencer Herbert John Palmer, Jr. Herbert John Palmer Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side and his 6-year-old great granddaughter singing softly to him on August 21,2024. at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Ml. He was born April 24.1941. to Herbert John Sr. and Ruth (Nelson) Palmer in Jackson, Ml where he was raised. Herbert preferred to be called John. He attended Jackson High School and graduated in 1960. In February of 1962, John married Janet Galicki, whom he met in middle school. Together they moved their family to Dayton, Ohio where John worked three jobs to support his young family. During the early 1970s, the Palmer family moved to Battle Creek, Ml where John worked his way up the ladder at Sears to become a division manager. He made many lifelong friendships while he was there. After retiring from Sears, John stepped over to a different ladder in life and opened his own business. Palmer Window and Door, where he kindly provided a partnership in the business to his children and his daughter-in-law. After Palmer Window and Door dissolved, John continued to remodel homes. He built Janet a beautiful home on 40 acres in Bellevue, Ml where they resided until recently moving to Hastings, Michigan. In his early years he served as an acolyte in the Episcopal church, enjoyed family vacations at Higgins Lake and spending time with his cousins. While raising his family he enjoyed camping and teaching his children and their friends how to water ski. Everyone got ice cream if he could get a new skier to stay up on both skis. He had a great love tor music and even built his own HealthKit stereo system while listening to his favorite musician, Wayion Jennings. He was an excellent cook and was known for his beef Stroganoff. Although he loved candy, he was extremely fond of his wife’s banana cream pie. He spent his twilight years reading, visiting with neighbors and taking a good nap. He was a wonderful mentor and had a huge heart; John would go out of his way to be kind or helpful even at his own expense. His constant laughter brought joy to anyone who heard it. He loved being a Papa to his five granddaughters and a great grandpa to three greatgranddaughters. John is survived by his wife of 62 years. Janet; childrenm Jeffrey Palmer of Battle Creek, Mi and Julie Gray of Freeport, Ml; granddaughters, Jennifer Palmer, Erin Gray, Noella van Dillen, and Lily van Dillon; great-granddaughters, Zoey Palmer, Maize Conley, and Ophelia Southerland: and his sister, Mary Walsteadt. He was preceded in death by his son, Herbert John Palmer, 111; his infant granddaughter. Jacqueline Palmer; daughter-in-law, Judi Palmer; and his parents. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. with Deacon Trish Harris officiating at St. Thomas Episcopal Church,16 E Van Buren St, Battle Creek, Ml For memorial donations in Herbert’s honor, please consider the Alzheimer's Association. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Creek, Michigan. * Ji I I > I 4 ? »' I / ft zf Worship Together at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... •• • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. (I Mlf Website: www.hastingsfree 11 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. ,ethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 am. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.;•> Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these ____ local businesses: A II Graphics FlbergliM Products 1 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 SV imamaor 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Gary Lee Spencer passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 at Woodlawn Meadows Memory Care, Hastings, Ml. Gary married Nancy Clum of Hastings on August 12,1972. Gary worked at Kellogg’s for many years before retiring. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to k I r I t 'J. 11 I/ 1976. He servedayear in Vietnam. Gary is survived by his son. Aaron Spencer of Missouri; daughter, Amber (Ben) Andrus of Hastings and two grandsons. Gary's passing was made peaceful and gentle through compassionate care of Hospice. C*RL • ri 11 s 4 I I I i .ti A David Duane Allerding David "Dave” Duane Allerding born August 12,1959, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 on August 23.2024. Dave was born in Hastings, Ml to parents Duane and Marie Allerding. Dave was raised in Hastings on his parents’ 80-acre farm and learned how to tinker and fix things from a young age, a skill that would carry through the rest of his life. Dave graduated in 1978 from Hastings High School. While in high school, Dave played on the varsity football team and ran track setting a school record in pole vault. After high school, Dave followed in his father’s footsteps working through his apprenticeship for Tool and Die under his father, Duane at Ketchum Machine and eventually getting his Journeyman’s license in Tool and Die. In 1984, Dave began a long and dedicated 40-year career at Steelcase in Greater Grand Rapids, retiring this August as a Sr. Tooling Engineer. In 1980 Dave married his high school sweetheart Nancy (Murdoch). The cou­ ple spent a cherished 43 years together. Together, Dave and Nancy had two children Samantha and Scott. As a young father, Dave enjoyed sharing his love of sports and the outdoors with his children. He was often found coaching his kids’ various sports teams and bringing the love of athletics to a huge group of Hastings youth on both the soccer field and the softball diamond. A passion for coaching and mentoring youth carried on into his later life as he continued coaching his grandkids. Throughout his life, Dave was an avid . hunter and fisherman, spending the fall out in tree stands on his parents’ 80-acre j farm hunting deer and the spring on Lake ’ Erie with special friends at walleye camp. Hunting and fishing was a hobby he loved and shared with his son and ail four of his grandchildren whenever he was able. Dave loved to learn new ways to cook his catch and enjoyed having his family and friends over for frequent fish fries. Dave made his family a priority in all areas r. 1. A 'Mt* Of his life. Loving the outdoors, he and Nancy would frequently take camping trips around north­ ern Michigan, oftentimes bring­ ing along a grandchild or two. Yearly, the family would spend a week renting cottages and cabins and enjoying the great outdoors together. Dave and Nancy recent­ ly had bought a small cottage on West Twin Lake in Lewiston and looked forward to spending the rest of his retirement years with weekends at the cottage together and with their chil­ dren and grandchildren. Dave was a devoted follower of Jesus and lived a life of service and love for oth­ ers. He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings serving as an Elder and most recently as the head of Trustees. Dave lived his life of service to others as he planned and led the First Presbyterian Church youth mission trip for the past 26 years. Dave was preceded in death by his loving In-laws, Donald and Bernadette Murdoch. Dave is survived by his wife, Nancy Allerding: daughter, Samantha (Adam) Carroll of Charlotte: son, Scott (Liz) Allerding of Hastings: and cherished grandkids. Annemarie, Amelia, David, and Alice. Dave is also survived by his parents, Duane and Marie Allerding of Hastings: sister, Kathy (Rich) Kunde of Freeport; brother, Mike (Tama) Allerding of Hastings; and sister, Laura (Bill) Doherty of Hastings along with sisters-in-law, Sandy, Joni, and Michelle. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, niec­ es, nephews and treasured friends. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29,2024 at 3 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings located at 405 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml and a des­ sert reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the FPC Memorial Fund for support of the Youth Mission Trip. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. A4 t 4=^ A A * «» ■ Ik I I . ** 4 f * k * * * s* I I IB* 1 as V I ■, :S^ e i c iti • r _. ntitf I «» - .. vh ijj j] [be soni®*: De^-> [ifiiessB uCS^^ I t35^ .k* J 1 4^ i 'rx A a «v A& * «a!E!l£*?3IE=E:’-^B. iiitassaiiWiil^ SataLtei^swlIfflsSa ’■sl .'a* » 1 Ui WBSiiPasBfaadteestttt® ’krxt 1 X <n VC Wp Jptt 1 sx at c ork [ ltl|*l) He® sir a» X -T3S X Sr aiKik J fii. Wb jWDKIiSofilg w* :®^aia5 T iifes HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 29 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones v^atches a 1936 film starring Sylvia Sidney and Spencer Tracey, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2 - Library closed. Tuesday, Sept. 3 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. VI* « /T4»s' 5 p.m, Wednesday, Sept. 4 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; writers’ night. 6:30 p.m. Pick up Summer Reading prizes by Aug. 31. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. ISJt w « ■* I 1 <1H PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS t u I AUG. 30 - SEPT. 5 Ct Those interested can register for these events and find more _ _ _ _ information atcedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk; Poo-Dunit?: A Forest Floor Mystery by Katelyn Aronson; illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Aug. 1-31 — Animal Tracks on the Trails. Be a nature detective and learn about common animal tracks you may encounter on the PCCI trails. Sept. 1-30 — Sept. Storybook Walk: "Brown is Beautiful” by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Noor Sofi. Join a young Indian-American girl on a hike with her grandparents as she makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, from a nurturing mother bear to deep twisting roots. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Sept. 1-30 — Fall Color Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by u II «?»» Michigan’s many tree species. This walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Wednesday, Sept. 4 — What is in Your Backyard discussion: But It’s So Pretty! 3:30-5 p.m. Join Stewardship Coordinator Drew Vandegrift and Invasive Species Coordinator Sara Huetteman as they discuss the characteristics of an "invasive" plant, as well as how to identify and manage for common invasives. Thursday, Sept. S — Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10 a.m.noon. Learn to enjoy nature in every season. Each playdate will consist of some guided and free play time designed to connect your little ones to the natural world around them. 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He Lehman, who was bom June 14, 851, the daughter of Daniel and Sallie Lehman in Montgomery County, Ohio. ^ey c^e to Michigan in 1890 from Drake County, Ohio, with their seven children. They settled on me no^east comer of Section No. 26, Woodland 1 ownship, at the point that his now Davenport Road and M-66. Wamerville never had a post office. On June 10, 1862, James M. Cole was appointed as the postmaster of an office named Blair after Austin Blair, governor of Michigan. This post office was located one mile south ^d about one-quarter of a mile east in the home of James M. Cole. The post office was permanently closed m 1876 and the mail was sent to Woodland Centre. Abraham and Margaret built a general store near the comer (now the comer of Davenport Road and M-66) of the John Lehman farm, and the area became known as Wamerville. The store had living quarters upstairs for the family to use. When the ‘‘Old Brick” or the “Red Brick” school located one mile south of Wamerville became too frag­ ile to repair and was tom down, a new school was built in Castleton Township, known as the Shores School, and the Wamerville School was built to accommodate the growing number of students in the area. The Wamerville School was built on the southeast comer of the intersection. School was held there from 1892 until 1923, when the rural schools of Woodland Township were consolidated with the Woodland Center School, with all 12 grades housed and taught in one single-story school building. The Woodland school began bussing the township children into Woodland in black buses with seats along the sides of the bus. The store did a lively business with the farmers in the surrounding area. Abe Warner was a good businessman. He extended credit when times were tough and helped many of the families of the com­ munity to survive. Abe and Margaret Lehman raised seven children, Orie (1872), Alvah (1874), Coral (1876), Daisey (1878), Nettie (1880), Pearl (1888) and Charlie (1890). John Lehman, brother to Margaret Warner, also came to Michigan and settled in the Wamerville area about 10 years before the Warners came there. John Lehman was the son of Daniel and Sarah Beanblossom Lehman. He married Frances Ellen Byrd on Jan. 11,1880, and they came to Michigan, settling on a farm in Section 26 just west of the comer that would become known as Wamerville. John and Frances parented three sons and one daughter, Ora (April 14, 1883), Earl (Aug. 12, 1886), Percy (Feb. 10, 1891) and Orpha Jane, (Jan. 26, 1893) Lehman. Ora married Effie Amanda Cotton, Earl married Essa Webster, Percy married Mabel C. Hom and Orpha married Fay C. Wing, one of twin brothers. The Lehmans had a sugar bush on their farm and made maple syrup and sugar candy there for many years. Several generations of children learned to appreciate the taste of the sweet sap, the boiling sap, the finished syrup and finally the smooth, sweet sugar cakes formed in special molds. Wamerville became famous for the cheese it sold. Abe Warner would purchase the cheese unripened in large wheels, which came in wooden cheese boxes. He would then put them upstairs in a room over the store where they were allowed to mellow. The wheel of cheese, when it was ready to cut, was brought down to the store, placed on a thick cutting board and sold to order in whatever quantity the customer wanted it. Wamerville became well known for this cheese and people came from all over the county and the sur­ rounding area to buy it. When Charley and Mary took over the store in 1927, this practice of curing and selling cheese continued. There was a pickle barrel and a cracker barrel in the store along with all of the other staples of a country store, penny candy, sugar, flour, salt, soap in large yellow bars, tobacco and canned foods in tin cans. A large round wood stove occupied a place of honor in the store and many an issue was discussed in the cir­ cle of its warmth. A stock of small tools also could be found at the store as well as pipes, com cob and fancier ones. Codfish salted down and salt pork were commodi­ ties carried at the store. And when ice cream cones became available, they were added to the items sold in the store. Homemade butter, farm fresh eggs and ring bologna, as well as soft drinks, were also part of the available items at the store. During the depression, Charley and Mary helped to ■ j/ CSfjM ■ K !WK r < ^a: "’■k '''' / 4 1 ■tm * J J 6 Tiail V I % Ji % I F4'*^ ( t « u 1 *4|H* VF', t ^.rV Ifr* » 9 r^ ^fiO Bb F. Z' M «*i ■* 5ir1 B* A Vy Zl 9 I V The interior of the Warnerville Store. Abe Warner is seated in the chair on the righthand side of the A! 9 picture. File photo 1 ! i ’l ' i W JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT MW u SI ♦ ♦ ♦e 4 / I pr >h * « - >*• •3?=^ I ' rst’’ iT* _*J. X r J U *r 1 '1 d { I A taw* 1- * 1 I * *>«4. . I I f" I / 4n■M 1 in «* .. .a-.,..: IT , ■w*' This photo of the Warnerville Store, located at the corner of Davenport Road and M-66, was taken on Jan. 23, 1899. (From left) Charley Warner is in the buggy on the left. Standing by the horse is Pearl Warner: on the porch is Alvah Warner and his wife, Edith Wheeler Warner; Margaret (Meg) is sitting on the porch next to the post. Abe Warner is standing with his hand on the post; Daisey, Cora and Nettie Warner are standing at the right end of the porch. Photo courtesy of Dorothy Warner Faust sustain many of the neighborhood residents through the rough days. Abe and Margaret, or Meg, as she was known, for many years put on huge Fourth of July celebrations for their family, neighbors, customers and friends. There were ice cream cones for everyone, sometimes a balloon ascension and usually fireworks. These cele­ brations continued for many years, even after Abe and Meg were no longer living. The Warner children, with the exception of Ora C. (who died on Dec. 18, 1895, at the age of 23, never married), grew up along with their cousins the Lehman children, and attended country school and community affairs. Alvah Warner married Edith Wheeler. He died at an early age, leaving Edith and their twin daughters Beatrice and Bernice. She married Ernest Wheeler and he raised the twins like they were his very own. Cora married Samuel Landis and moved to Ohio. Sarah Daisey Warner married Alonzo Moore. Pearl Warner married Perry Barnum remaining in the area, raising their family in Woodland and Lake Odessa. Nettie married Forest Hager and lived nearby. The youngest son, Charley, married Mary Fox of Nashville at the family home in Wamerville. They made their home in Wamerville with the old Warners, where Charley ran a barbershop until 1915 when Charley opened a barber shop in Vermontville. The country was involved in World War I and Barry County and Woodland Township did their share, send­ ing men, money and materials to aid with the war. On Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice was declared. At least two Wamerville men were on the next list of draftees and missed going to war. There was an epidemic of flu that fall and winter of 1918 and on into the spring of 1919. Many people died during this serious epidemic. It was very serious in the Kilpatrick-Wamerville area. There were no men well enough to dig the graves for the dead. Albert and Robert Bany, both weakened from the illness, dug the u *ave for Pearl Barry, who died of influenza ±at spring. There were some tragedies in the Warnerville community and the people rallied to the aid of the afflict­ ed families. Early in the 1900s, around 1908, there was a tragic accident in the neighborhood at the home of William and Ida Hitt, about a half-mile to the north of the Wamerville store. The Hitt children, Frieda, age 8, and Charley, age 10, were playing in the bam on the farm. Two children of Albert Barry from across the road, Robert and Inez, were playing with the Hitt children. There was a hay rope attached to a bam beam and the children were swinging on the rope. Apparently, the rope hit an overlay and moved it enough to free one end of it. It fell about 14 feet, hit­ ting little Frieda on the head. Dr. Ling happened to be in the neighborhood at the home of C.A. Brown, where he, Dr. Lowery and Dr. Laughlin were performing an appendectomy on Burdette Brown. They came immediately, but tlie prognosis was poor. The blow had been struck squarely on top of the back of the skull, crushing it badly. She died about 4 p.m. that same day. The funeral for ±e little girl was held in the Kilpatrick Church. The neighbors responded with many deeds of kindness, help and caring. About July 5, 1928, the home of Lowell and Eugenia Barry Fisher burned to ±e ground. They had a threeweek-old baby and were staying wi± her sister, Elsie Barry Knolls, in Nashville, expecting to bring their new baby home to their home on Section No. 36. The cause of the blaze was never really deter­ mined, but neighbors Orson and Lee Sheldon, who lived across the road, removed Eugenia’s piano, a very heavy upright style, from the blazing building. Nothing else was saved. The neighbors rallied around with help in the form of clothing, furniture, kitchen wares and financial aid. The Kilpatrick Church, located one mile north of Warnerville, was hit by lightning on June 29, 1933, and burned completely. While Abraham and Meg were closely associated wi± ±e Brethren Church located south and west of Wamerville, Abraham had been buried there just the summer before. The loss of the church touched the lives of the community of Wamerville. It was replaced when the congregation moved the Holmes Church from its location four miles to the west. Abraham Warner died at age 83 on Aug. 4, 1932, and Meg Warner died in 1927 at the age of 76. Charley and Mary Warner bought the Wamerville Store in 1927 and moved back to Wamerville. Charley had operated a barbershop in Wamerville. His daughter, Esther, operated a beauty shop there after she graduated from Woodland Hi^ School in 1931 and finished a beauty course. She continued with the shop until she married Harry Lilly of Grand Ledge. Abe Warner had a horse-drawn grocery wagon that went from farm to farm carrying groceries and house­ wares. When Charley was a youngster, he drove the route. After Charley took over the store, the grocery wagon was motorized, and Clarence Faust, his son-inlaw, Dorothy’s husband, ran the route for several years. Charley and Mary Fox Warner had three daugh­ ters and one son: Dorothy, who married Clarence Faust; Esther, who married Harry Lilly; Betty, who married Bill Cappon and son, Victor Warner, who never married. With the coming of the automobile, country stores began to change. People began to travel further for goods so the inventory of stores like Wamerville also changed. Tools and household items began to be less important. Bread, milk and other perishables were still part of the neighborhood store. Canned foods, vegetables, canned soup and canned salmon were available at very low prices. Pop, ice cream and candy were still included in ±e inventories. Gasoline pumps were added to ±e store and an air compressor to inflate tires, as well as oil, were added. Abe didn’t live to see the impact of the addition of electric lights in the neighborhood, as he died in 1932 and Consumers didn’t reach the area until about that time. The store now had electric lights and refrigera­ tion in place of the ice boxes and the Delco system. The highway going past the store changed from country road to M-14 to M-66 and became a chlo­ ride road with a very hard finish. Travel to the Ionia fair was always heavy on the road, with customers stopping for gasoline, pop and ice cream and the very popular yellow cheese still being aged in the store and cut and sold to order once it was aged properly. A wedge of that cheese and some crackers with a bottle of Nehi orange pop made more than one picnic lunch during those years in the 1930s and 1940s. World War 11 began. Several of the young men in the neighborhood were drafted or volunteered to serve their couhfrynrnfe''anne3Tdfces.'Wamerville didn’t change very much. Troops were moved over M-66 during those years in convoys. The school had become a home after it was closed in 1923. Leo Hitt built a garage on the comer of his father’s property across the road from ±e store, where he did a lively business repairing automobiles and later farm tractors and machinery. Charley and Bertha Fisher owned the 40 acres on the southwest comer of Wamerville, where they raised some goats and pigs for market. Charley woriked with his brother Lowell who was a building mover, stone and bricklayer. Later, he and Bertha moved to Frankenmuth, where he worked under his brother Reuben for Universal Engineering until he retired. Es±er moved and was no longer operating the beauty shop. World War 11 made merchandise hard to obtain and many items were rationed, requiring stamps along with the money and the task of govern­ ment records was added to all shopkeepers as well. At the end of ±e war, Charley and Mary decided to move on to some±ing else. In 1945, he sold the store to Frank Kipp. Charley, Mary and Victor moved to Hastings in 1947. Frank sold it to John Potter, who was operating the store and living with his family in the living quarters of the store when it burned in 1950. The store was never rebuilt. In 1956, M-66 was rebuilt and paved. The right of way was enlarged. The area where the store stood is now at least partially under the roadbed. The house where Charley and Bertha Fisher had lived for many years, was moved north and west of the corners, remodeled and is still standing (1995). The schoolhouse home was moved east to the Wayne Henney farm and is being used as an attrac­ tive home on their homestead. Leo Hitt’s garage is still standing (1995), slowly deteriorating but still a reminder of the days when Wamerville was a busy comer. Ronald Lehman owns the Leliman home and has moved it back from the road and has remodeled it, modernizing it. The old sugar bush can still be found in the little grove of trees, slowly fading away. Sources: Scrapbooks made by Vera Geiger: The History of Woodland. Michigan 1837-1987: Hastings Banner, 5/7/1987. Cathy Lucas: Bany County Vital Statistics, Barry County Clerk. w *» t 4 •> •s. X i ( * z. ->'" • »* tmESvi®’ Abe Warner and Meg Warner seated on the front porch of the store. Granddaughters Dorothy Warner (Charley's daughter) on the left and Beulah Barnum (daughter of Pearl Warner Barnum) on the right, This photo is dated Dec 13 1912 Photo courtesy of Ruth Jordan Niethamer �>f *b 4 t It A < w I 4 c it *9 cO’’' iTXJ i ’ 4 * www.HastingsBanner.com I I Thursday, August 29, 2024 8 i . THE HASTINGS BANNER IT' - y 4 k ** \ r } k L I k. 1 •.p l-V v»/ ‘ > I ---- <w i. 1 4 ( bt i v-t 4. 1 I ^i6 > J •t lr ** A i A 1M 1 ✓ (** 1 t « J I 4t > I «•> * t i A • K f • -ar i1« Kl*' r. S; ■»' 43 ? , > I « Arts and craft vendors set up shop on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, selling everything from rocks, gems and jewelry to food treats. The newly renovated streets and sidewalks in Hastings were on full display during Summerfest, especially during Saturday's parade. Photos by Jayson Bussa SUMMERFEST Continued from Page 1 » .'I I Market and mid-block crosswalks that will also calm down vehicular traffic that makes its way through the city center. The newly-constructed fireplace was certainly not an amenity that anyone needed throughout the dura­ tion of the three-day festival, as vis­ itors had to contend with high tem­ peratures and sunny skies. The revamped streets took center stage during the annual parade. This year, the parade, which was nearly 30 participants strong, featured “We Love The 90s” as its theme. Some participants decorated their floats If i I ? T* •* . ^11 —» and displays to harken back to the days of cheesy sitcoms and oversized clothing. Kicking off on Friday, the meat and potatoes of Summerfest was held on Saturday, where activities raged all day — from the 5 K run in the morning all the way through a performance by Matt Giraud that ran from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Thomapple Plaza. Barry County Transit provided free trolley rides throughout the festi­ val, sponsored by 100.1-FM WBCH. Arts and craft vendors covered the Barry County courthouse lawn for the duration of the festival, which wound down on Sunday with the Misfits Car Club Car Show, kids parade and a worship service at the plaza. T •3 e V ___ .*s 1 1 I ~ ■» I — I t z ■Ti'^ >■. b I I » si d > .• •*J• i 4 I 1 r ) .Il r -r* plTi^^, l» 3B4^jr* r..--^< T < 4 >1 « S z I. ! ra i ' J ■ *1 Greg Chandler Staff Writer More than two years after it was designated a national historic site and three years after renovation efforts began, Middleville’s train depot reopened to the public Saturday for tours during the village’s Heritage Days celehratiort ff~SI \^sitors streamed tough the Tor-s/,. mer Michigan Central Railroad depot, which was built in 1906, throughout the daylong celebration, as area res­ idents Don Williamson and Richard Ashley shared the story of its history. The depot was named to the National Parks Service’s National Register of Historic Places in April 2022. It has undergone nearly $96,000 worth of repairs and restoration work over the past couple of years to restore the structure to what it might have looked like in the early 20th century. Hastings-based Vintage Building & Restoration performed the work. Passenger train service began in Middleville in 1869, and by 1902, five trains were traveling through the vil­ lage daily, researcher Jim Miller told the Village Council in December 2021. Besides the main depot building, a freight house had to be built to accom­ modate the freight traffic moving through town. The depot is in its original loca­ tion and on its original foundation. All the doors and windows seem to be original, including the hardware, Williamson said. The restored interior includes a ticket window where a passenger would typi­ cally pay to board the train. The original bench from the depot has been restored «zr T NOTICE SPIRITUAL CARE CONSULTANTS Of West Michigan ANNUAL MEETING/ BOARD MEETING September 10,2024 5:30 PM Spiritual Care Consultants Healing Center Public Welcome I :. 'T^ RSVP for instructions on how to join the meeting. 269-929-2901 . ■ ■ ■ *,. ■ c * rJ* € Summerfest is also home to several athletic competitions, including a weightlifting competition, which takes place directly downtown. V^' » • ,0* »I* • P "SS"* CLASSIFIEDS f I* '.ii' w 3^^ &j ifO - % W•r V > FOR RENT FREEPORT HOME. 3 BEDROOMS. 2 baths. Seewww.zillow.com. 216 S. East Street. 616-460-7893. > * * ■ * 9^ srSSC^®’ J I .» t is V 0 llBll)leST'»^ -«* ?^:- L -eiff aJrteiWP^ r 9 J > « "I «w I* X‘ 5 XfCU® ® TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AO, CALL 269-945-9554 51* *V.' JUi t \ v’ lj> X 4 t‘ f fi 9 4 . Historic depot tour highlights Middleville’s Heritage Days celebration ‘F 9 far-- t I t. J I .4 ’ -ft 5 "S 'TtlLaPC ! GARAGE SALE ■rjf -- Ml !■ I 4 «; r I I ) I I .« I I i I » .« 4 i 1 > : ( wwr. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE3385 N. M43, Hastings. August 2930, 9am-5pm. August 31,9am-2pm. V stmcsem ’t micavmnm* BUSINESS SERVICES <* BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Pay­ ing Premiums for Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or larger. Call for pricing. Will buy sin­ gle Walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. V • at *% ***^ I T -* » Brvjirk «w Mm » e*-T .k ?^*1 *s»» Passenger train service to Middleville was discontinued in 1959, and freight service ended in 1972. The tracks were abandoned in 1983. After several decades of private ownership. Thornapple Township acquired the train depot in 2002, I by Bob Wenger, using bench boards from Middleville’s old water tower that were donated by Fred Rock, Jr. Dave Scharphom of Chern Quest Inc. did the casting refinishing on the bench. On one of the walls is a framed schedule for the Beeliner, which was the last passenger train to serve Middleville. “It was a bullet train. It ran both ways,” Williamson said. “If you got on here and went to Jackson and stayed on it, it would come right back (to Middleville and beyond) to Grand Rapids. It ran through Dutton, Caledonia - every one of those places had a depot of some sort. It went on (south) through Middleville, Irving, Hastings, Nashville, Vermontville on into Jackson.” The fare to ride the Beeliner was $1.50 — “wherever you wanted to go, (from) Grand Rapids to Jackson,” Williamson said. Williamson, who is well-known in the Middleville community for his art­ work, depicted the depot in its earlier days in a framed pencil drawing next to the Beeliner schedule. The former offices and gallery included various artifacts from throughout the depot’s history, includ­ ing a conductor’s hat, a lantern that had the letters “MCRR” embossed that stood for Michigan Central Railroad, a belt buckle with the Michigan Central Railroad logo on it and a train whistle. Ashley, whose father was a brakeman on the Southern Pacific Railroad, has collected those items over a period of close to 50 years. “I remember when the line started and when it ended,” Ashley said. DDA Board Chairman Kim Jachim approached Ashley about his collec­ tion and mentioned the possibility that the village was considering using the depot as a museum. “(1 told her) 1 got a lot of stuff that would be great in here,” Ashley said. aniv»i9Qa9r:3V fOKCTK X. 1 Williamson is quick to credit former Village Manager Patricia Rayl, who took a leading role in getting the depot onto the State Register of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places. “She just jumped in and did every­ thing,” Williamson said. Passenger train service to Middleville was discontinued in 1959, and freight service ended in 1972. The tracks were abandoned in 1983. After several decades of private own­ ership, Thomapple Township acquired the depot in 2002. The village of Middleville acquired the depot from the township in 2017, in hopes of restoring it to its original condition and making it available for some type of community use. The path the railroad took is now the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. With the restoration work is just about complete on the depot, some final details still remain, Downtown Development Authority Director Gretchen James said. “We haven’t officially put in the (Americans With Disabilities Act) entrance — though the DDA board has approved the funds to do so,” James wrote in an email to the Hastings Banner. “We are just waiting for (the Department of Public Works) to finish coordinating water (to the site).” Williamson and Ashley see great potential for the depot as a resource for sharing the history of the community. The schools said if it ever opened, it would be some great field trips for the younger people,” Williamson said. “One of the things I would love to see is, besides the Middleville kids, (is to have) the Hastings kids (visit), because they’re on the same line,” Ashley added. “Caledonia kids used to come down here for school back in tlie (1920s) that was how they got to school because Caledonia didn’t have one. fCife.OT’ WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc. com 517-566-8061. '(3j%3a3KlB:it i3Xf m?: a i; • i?. ’?Ter»a!«Hi3jxi;s 4 > FA" « M ^via 3wx tf 5 fc ^nojEstfKaajtQ. * 1 fe I I •» »a «i» * I *. *W ®”as.?j£Bsr,i«5s 41 *• . y^’ J IBSM >1 • *Re^ u I wife® J s . * *5 I ’ r.^ ’5^?* • 3 U » kj > I w- ’^ ’8. , . a? * ^■5a»9 ‘Wb * * p fe ' X I J r t I 4 % • ; I I 4 . t I ' 4k »( ■/fT-TtS; t <1 « 1 I I I I ’k tl ' > an h , JW M X » 1^ ft I j 1 i 1 1 '• i w ) 4 «w b <i; *1 T-. J f ’ ); £♦' J k. J I « A * .*d-« i < 1 19 TC * ■*» .4^ 1 I X J > s I I n i 4 *'.» I) 4 X' <*•: CT •» s «« I a? Middleville’s train depot reopened to the public Saturday for tours during the village’s Heritage Days celebration. I X ** K h ** T n I ) 4 I I 9 * I t I X lx i Ct The former offices and gallery of the historic train depot in Middleville included various artifacts from throughout the depot's history, including a conductor's hat, a lantern that had the letters "MCRR" embossed that stood for Michigan Central Railroad, a belt buckle with the Michigan Central Railroad logo on it and a train whistle. Photos by Greg Chandler *K I > k I I . 14» 5 1 f ♦ ♦ « r �WWW HastingsBanner 4 com THE HASTINGS BANNER Note is given under ^ori revised judicature act of 1961 of the 1961 PA 236. wi?heT^^*2. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises, or some part of them mortgaged auction sale to the highest bidder at a public for cash or cashier s check at the olarp nf . ............ J promptly an 31 1.00 PM, on September 12, 2024 at thP crtk highest bid sr-' to contact Ihe county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of vrhich may charge a fee for this informationName(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony Bolthouse, single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc me., as mortqaqee as nominee for lender and lender ’s suXsors % -C X and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Amerihome Mortgage Company. LLC Date of Mortgage: December 22. 2022 Date of Mortgage Recording; December 27. 2022 Amount claimed due on date of notice$186,114.95 Description of the mortgaged premises: t 'eX X X ■ V V .N - I ?City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: The West 44 feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 377 of the City. 4-x 1 township of PRAIRIEVILLE r-_. .c •l, ■ I "Wl, I person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. I J^lOtJBEIIROdyj >' > Ke 1 *c **s^. Date of notice: August 15, 2024 femab.co(n. 2i6 ^^^6W7B9i « ’ Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 3 CESUE 1537809 (08-15)(09-05) OatGWWESAtf- 33KW,HasSs^lij^a 3CWftugu93i,gai^2fpL a 1 ■1 iBSEB I I FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, September 12. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Larry W Hoffman and Allison K Hoffman, Husband and Wife to US Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, as Document Number: 1162327, Barry County Records., on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five and 58/100 ($139,525.58) including interest at the rate of 7.55000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at retextstalftilWtM, 'Ji- T9lpl^’iiia2SMEi!( ■s, 7 I fc-i. iJeiWteWW 4 •a HOW’S I • •* IXs's2irii5Sfis*tigW£*“''5 * T 'S gjr *17-566^^ 1** ( i ,-3 r .x» <i3SE 31’^ M r i QI t ) 4 t I k' a! a post on the North and South 1/4 line 14 chains and 45 links South of the 1/4 post in the center of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, thence West 3 chains, thence South 2 chains, thence East 3 chains, to the 1/4 line, thence North on the 1/4 line 2 chains to the beginning. Commonly known as: 1692 ERWAY RD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period 1 * IC’ Si- [Hi t > t 4 9 4*;^ Di I will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period f is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; August 15. 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for US Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank J / i National Association ND 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 3359200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No, \ .'lA- FAMILY DIVISION I BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a siunman PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29883-NC Craig Lee Shumaker, Hickory Qf' PROPERTY IN LAND HiLTlON 36. The Zoning Map as incorporated refer­ Hon. William Doherty ence in the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby TO ALL PERSONS: including Stephen Ren. Corners and Bobbi Jean Drobny. amended by conditionally rezoning property comprising 1.85 whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: ^res on the north side of M-43 Highway in Land Section 36, from R-1, Low Density Residential zoning classification to C-1. Rural Area Convenience Commercial zoning classifi­ cation with conditions, which property is further described A TAKE NOTICE; Amanda Kelly has filed a conditional zoning agreement containing the applicant’s of­ petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on September ii, fered conditions of rezoning shall be recorded al the Register of Deeds. 2024 at 3;30 p.m. before Judge William m’ Doherty to change the name of Alvin John Reh to Alvin John Reh-Kelly. SECWNJl SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION m * ♦ marriage LICENSES HEARING REGARDING an Ordinance adopted by the Prairieville Township Board riairicvnie jouHsnip Board at a regular meeting held on August 21,2024. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDI- NANCES. Hickory Corners ) ■n Delaney Lyn Gross, Woodland and Adam Michael Jones, Woodland Q\Q>Ne'j Jean Fust, Nashville and November Rain Visger, Nashville ■H All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Tyler Sean Pollauf, Middleville and MON IV EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall Erin Morgan Patterson. Middleville take effect eight (8) days after its publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairiev­ ille Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected al the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the dale of r NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR A VOLUNTEER ■n Kelsey Rae Hess. Nashville and Kyle George Potter, Nashville Cecilia Ann O’Reilly, Chicago, IL this publication. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Michigan 49046 Ihe Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission t and Nicholas Raymond Schultz, Chicago, IL __________________(269) 623-2664 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial sums, or an intention, to make any such preference, limiuiion or discrimination.” Familial sums includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 61M51-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. BOUAl HOUM OppORTumrr Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on ' September 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Betty Jones Original Mortgagee; Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Date of Mortgage: April 6, 2006 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 17, 2006 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $201,742,59 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1855.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West along said 1/4 line 610.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds East at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East parallel with said 1 /4 line 610.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West at right angles to said 1/4 line 434.00 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 13581 Kellogg School Rd, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060-9773 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. is seeking applications for a Member at Large, partial term. Ihe term will be from date of appointment through December 31,2024. Letters of application and/or resumes must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30,2024. The documents maybe emailed to ldennison@barrycounty.org, mailed to or delivered to Barry County Administration, 220 W State Street, Hastings MI 49058. If you have questions, please contact 269-945-1284 for more information. SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting August 13, 2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. Six board members present Approved paying Twp share of Meadow Lane drain cost upfront Meeting for September at Charlton Park Dept, reports received and put on file Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 7:48 pm I 1 1I Visit US online at HastingsBanner.com I I > t n lA ! HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION IJ : >}(I NOTICE OF PUBLIC REARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING LOCATED AT 7350 CEDAR CREEK ROAD, DELTON, MI 49046. I ( I t TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, September 19'*’, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by I Cynthia and Donald Milligan for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the parcel located at 7350 Cedar Creek Road, Delton. MI 49046 (parcel number: 08-07-023-004-05). The property is within the AR, Agricultural/Residential zoning district. Accessory dwellings are permitted in the AR district subject to Special Exception Use approval by the Planning Commission, and as permitted by Section 10.13 and Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours of9;00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible online at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via email at clerk@ho- petwp.com up to the time of the hearing. Oral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission al the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at Ihe aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2464 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR A FARM SUPPLY STORE LOCATED AT 7010 S. M-43 HWY, DELTON, MI 49046. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, September 19'\ 2024 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings. Michigan 49058 within the Township. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by Joseph Zolakar for the establishment of a farm supply store on the parcel located al 7010 S. M-43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number: 08-07-021-001-20). The property is within the AR, Agriculture/Residenlial zoning district. Farm supply stores are permitted in the AR dis­ trict subject to Special Exception Use approval by the Planning Commission, and as regulated by Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via email at clerk@ hopetwp.com up to the time of the hearing. Oral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid lime and place. Til IS notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Amer­ icans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for Ihe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed malerial being considered at Date of notice: August 8, 2024 Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Clerk at tlie address or telephone number listed below (248) 642-2515 ( Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ nolice to the Hope Township HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 1537263 (08-08)(08-29) 23MI00082-3 (08-15)(09-05) K I* Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement * f. MICHIGAN STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. as IM38 S. M-43 Highway, lax parcel 12-0364)76-10. I state of BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN JiOTlCE OF ADOPTION OFQRDINANCF TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF A Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 338 W Mill St, Hastings, Ml 49058-1607 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined bv MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the 9 Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Advertise (269) 948-2464 i I I I I �* 1 t i t 11 2024 FALL ‘r. PREVIEWS a iscz s I’ I Y I i I I >"i 1 I * J r I J 1 ;| 1i "i■i: I T t 1 4 ;* 'i C? f r. i j ♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers will face the Falcons for the first time since 2021 as they head south to open the 2024 varsity football season at Constantine High School to­ night (Aug. 29). The Falcons have missed the playoffs just once since 1999 and new Delton Kellogg varsity football coach Brooks Smith would love to build a tradition like that. But that all starts with taking care of the kids on the field. “Overall, the goal is to develop them into better people than we inherited and people that strive to improve themselves and others, long after they leave us,” Smith said. “At football, we want to get a little better daily. Emphasis is on con­ trolling what we can. Compete as hard as we can for each other in the games. I also hope we grow in numbers yearly and help set a great culture for Delton.” Smith said depth on the varsity roster could be a little bit of an issue this fall, but he said the numbers in the sopho­ more class get a little better, and a little better yet in the freshman class. He is also happy to get the Delton Kellogg middle school program this season with 30-40 kids out. The 2023 Delton Kellogg varsity went 3-6 overall and missed the postseason for the first time since 2019. There is a solid core back from that squad look­ ing to improve led by junior lineman Mitchell Swift, senior linemen Luke Vanderwall and Cooper Sandusky, se- « 7 \. 4 9^9 1 , I » * / ■* .. J .A . Wyatt Finney ' rM 1 nior running backs Gauge Stampfler and Dylan Fichtner and senior quarterback Wyatt Finney. Vanderwall, Fichtner and Swift were all first team all-conference in the SAC last fall and Sandusky earned honorable mention all-conference. That senior trio of Fichtner, Stampfler and Finney could all see time at running back and defensive back on the other side of the ball. Sandusky is the top returning rusher. He carried for 376 yards on a little over five i» ' ■ and Ferris could also spend time at tight end on olTense and safety on defense. Tack is also listed as a running back and a DB. A couple other key newcom­ ers are junior linebacker Jordan Jones and senior linebacker Griffyn Hannon. Hannon could get some carries in the backfield and Jones will spend time on the offensive line. Overall, Smith likes his group of start­ ers. He sees a bunch of guys who have bought into what the coaching staff is teaching and they’re all working hard. He’s looking forward to being good along the lines and cycling through a number of quality backs with the ball in their hands. The Panthers have just one home game before the calendar flips to October. They will be home to take on Hartford Sept. 6. They got to Watervliet Sept. 13 and then start the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division season at Lawton Sept. 20. Lawton swept to a 4-0 conference championship last fall in the SAC Valley and hasn’t lost a bailgame in the SAC Valley (whatever its team iteration) since 2020. The Blue Devils have been in the state playoffs every year since 2019. Brooks doesn't expect there to be many easy evenings in the conference this fall. Schoolcraft should be tough as usual. The SAC Valley is a five-team division this fall with DK, Lawton, Schoolcraft, Saugatuck and Gales­ burg-Augusta. I yards per carry. Swift and Fichtner were two of the team’s top tacklers last season. “1 am excited about the kids we have in the high school,” coach Smith said. “This is a good group of upperclassmen. Small in numbers so far, but large in character.” Sophomore Tucker Tack is the other guy in play for the quarterback position for the Panthers, and could also see time at running back with a couple other youngsters, sophomore Menden Phillips and freshman Mason Morris. Phillips pan f Tough test for DK boys at Constantine to open 2024 4 1 Ad9 www.Ha5tingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 10 r s SPORTS J I I I ' 1 'I 4^ 71 I K i c ’V I 1b ikoiJftP^ liejSss 9 ! ns Dane KdicghV'l » 9 k DK leader has her PR already this fall . iAwlW®® I jW «- « *r { mA Brett Bremer Spotts Editpx ....... .. , Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main is already at the top of her game. Main set her personal record with a time of22 minutes 27.1 seconds to place 39th in the Midnight Division girls’ race Friday night at the South Christian Under the Lights Invite. Head coach Dale Grimes calls Main a tough competitor who has show increased drive and determi­ nation so far this season. She shaved more than half a min­ ute fi-om the PR she set at regionals at the end of her junior campaign. That MHSAA Lower Peninsula . Division 3 Regional race was a solid one for the Panther program to close out 2023 with five of the team’s seven runners all setting a new PR. That group included 2024 returning runners senior Johannah Houtkooper, senior Jillian Leclercq as well as junior Elli Timmerman. That DK team a year ago placed ninth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and ran to a runner-up finish at the Barry County Meet. The Panther ladies were ei^th at their regional while setting all those PRs. Main was second team All-Barry County last year and is a returning X- rJ .H * •u *^5 w**' I • ^9^ K :b. A . ? V i c«o« Vs hr* f * y <4»4 J < * Kylie Main team captain along with Houtkooper. Houtkooper earned all-county honors in 2022 and was honorable mention all-conference in the SAC back in 2021. “[Houtkooper] is an absolute work­ horse and intense competitor intent on making her senior season the best yet,” Grimes said, who is entering his 29th season leading the program. He is looking forward to the senior leaders , showing the way for the youngsters this season. Leclercq was named the team’s most improved runner last fall and Timmer­ man was a regular contributor to the varsity scoring group last season too. Sophomore Makayla Lutz looks like the team’s top newcomer so far. “[Lutz] has had a great summer of conditioning practices which have resulted in finishing in the fourth spot on the DK team at both the Lawrence Early B ird meet and the DK/Gul I Lake/ Martin tri-meet. She continues to show great work ethic and will likely also continue to be a contributing member at the varsity level,” Grimes said. The DK team had just five runners at Friday’s meet. Numbers are an issue at this point. A big senior group grad­ uated last spring and there aren't a lot of newcomers to fill their spots at the starting line. Grimes said with those low numbers staying healthy will be key to team success. "This team has shown great work ethic in practices thus far. It will be exciting to watch this group as they bring their competitive spirit and de­ sire to improve,” Grimes said. The DK head coach expects Bridg­ man, Hackett Catholic Prep, Gobles and Schoolcraft to be the class of the SAC this fall. Bridgman and School­ craft had rosters filled mostly with underclassmen as they competed at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals last season. The Gobles’ top five included three freshmen and a sophomore as it ran to an eighth-place finish at the D4 Finals last year and the top five girls from the finals were all underclassmen. Hackett and Saugatuck both had young quick groups as the D4 Finals a year ago too. The SAC gets together for the first time at Bridgman Sept. 11. The DK girls were slated to run in the South Haven Rustbuster Wednesday, Aug. 28. They will be back at Gilmore Car Museum for their DK Invitational Sept. 5. The DK girls got to run on their home course there last Tuesday, Aug. 20, and placed third in a tri meet with Gull Lakeand Martin. The Blue Devils won the race with 19 points ahead of Martin 51 andDK 69. Main led the DK team with a sev­ enth-place time of 23:51.50. Gull Lake had eight of the top ten finishers including sophomore Lane Isom who won the race in 20:29.23. Martin sophomore Veyda Conley was the runner-up in 21:43.30. • •? ‘ * SClCAfll «« i? xiailKM’ itoBsdJteTi i volleyball Wing to start nit h > 1 J x »Ealln «s *«*« l)t *9 iS Wt 1 “S' I 'Xl I A I t j < I I . i f P*,'!?* K,;' NS’S, 5 1 h'*' * \ V'. JI J «L DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS si s« I /*w J ** * Highpoint COMMUNITY BANK fW V 'Small School Atmosphere WT 1-888-422-2280 hiqhDointcommunitvbank.com with Big Opportunities” Member FDIC Delton Drive Thru: Carpenter GraVCl GROVE STREET CAFE M-43 Hwy. across from Delton Schools PmidMrt PiwBWont Tom canMirter (269)217-2372 Try Our Pizza Take 8, Bake, To Go, Dine-in 10199 S. 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F y r S’.. «K 7 “He has been showing great promise at practices and will likely also be in contention for the top spot on the varsity team as he gains more 5K experience,” Grimes said. The DK coach is also looking for good things from freshman Jace Hilton who has a great attitude and work ethic so far. Grimes said he is looking forward to the competition among his guys for the seven varsity spots. Staying healthy will * w If a young volleyball team is going to excel at any skill, the Panthers have a good one. Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Erin Thornton, who is beginning her seventh season leading the Panther program, said her team looks so far to be stronger than in the past with its serve receive. Hitters can’t put the ball down if the passes don’t go up first. “The girls are tuned in early, so as long as they keep at it I think we’re going to be fine,” Thornton said. The group of Panther passers is led by senior setter Claire Wesolowski who already has 733 assists in her time as a varsity player. Coach Thornton is hoping her teammates can help her get over the 1,000 career assists mark. “Claire is our quarterback,” Thornton said. “She knows what she’s doing on the court. She sees what’s going on with the opponent better than anyone. To watch her grow these last three years has been awesome. 1#*^ V ! Brett Bremer ; Sports Editor 1 • i season, and they’ll look to keep dropping times from there as they get started on leading the DK boys into the 2024 campaign. Muday, now a junior, and the senior Hickerson were both top 50 finishers at their team’s MHSAA Division 3 Regional Meet last October with personal record runs. Muday was 44th at regionals with a time of 18 minutes 34.23 seconds and Hickerson placed 46th in 18:49.09. Those two helped a small DK team to a third-place finish at the Barry County Meet at the end of the 2023 season and a 12th-place finish overall in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The DK team was tenth at regionals. Hickerson is the lone four-year high school runner this fall for the Panthers. Coach Dale Grimes, who is entering his 29th season leading the program, likes his big-meet experi­ ence. Muday has been at the front of the Panther pack early this preseason and was second team all-county a year ago. Coach Grimes said they both have show a propensity for improving in the offseason throughout high school and peaking at the appropriate time at the end of seasons. The Delton Kellogg team ran a number of meets with just five com­ petitors a year ago, including region­ als. A total of seven guys contribute to team scores, so the team is happy to see some growth in numbers this fall. Leading the new pack is a group that includes sophomore Landon Madden who had what coach Grimes calls a “spectacular” freshman track season last spring competing in the 400-meter and 800-meter runs. be a key. “Despite having a slightly larger team than last season, there is still a need for added depth on the team, especially at the number five spot. It will be important that all members are healthy and ready contribute throughoutthe entire season,” Grimes said. “The team is looking to improve on last year’s finishing position at all championship meets and ultimately earn a spot at the state finals.” DK volleyball looking to start with good passes fessaKttDLMIde Msi5fli(WH;L®?“ ib?Mi Delton Kellogg’s Nick Muday and Brock Hickerson peaked at the end of their 2023 varsity cross country He would love it if he had a return­ ing state qualifier in the program to be able to share that kind of experi­ ence and what kind of drive it takes to reach the finals, but the Panthers will work to push themselves. The SAC will be a tough confer­ ence as per usual. Grimes expects Saugatuck, Parchment, Hackett Catholic Prep, Black River and Bridgman to be the teams vying for the top spots in the conference standings. Black River had a trio of fresh­ men and only one senior on the roster that competed in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals in 2023 and earned a 17th-place finish at MIS. Hackett was third and Saugatuck tenth at last year’s D4 Finals with both those teams filled with underclassmen too. The Panthers have a few meets in already. They were bested beat out by Martin by a couple points for sec­ ond during their team’s annual early season race at Gilmore Car Museum lastTuesday, Aug. 20. Gull Lake won the day’s meet with 15 points ahead of Martin 61 and Delton Kellogg 64. The DK team was back in action Friday at the South Christian Under the Lights Invitational where it placed 19th in the 20-team Midnight Division race. Muday led the way at South Christian with an 86th-place time of 20:04.0 and Madden set his PR at 20:41.6 in a 108th-place finish. Hickerson, freshmen Jace Hilton and Malachi Martin, junior Degan Castaneda and sophomore Jack Baker rounded out the top seven for the DK team Friday night. The Panthers were slated to take .part in th^ South tfaveKX'u^buster' Aug. ?8, « r^fiF I I I I Wednssday, * r I X and I will • •~ be back on the course at Gilmore Car Museum hosting the DK Invi­ tational Sept. 5. I f > Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I on regional PRs She holds herself and her - r •M k *t II Ji I. L ! I I I / I rt J--*** ! IF z t ' ■■ t » w> f I r' teammates to a high standard, not only in games, but in practices, too. I absolutely can’t wait to see what Claire does this season.” Another top returnee for the DK girls is senior middle blocker Keirstyn Kokx. “Keirstyn is one of those kids that you’re not quite sure what she’s doing next, but you know you’re going to like it,” coach Thornton said. “She’s got tricks up her sleeve in what she learns in the off season, and surprises me daily in practice. The last two years she’s really learned how to harness her height to her advantage, and she’s just gotten tougher. I’m excited to see how she uses it this year.” The varsity newcomers coach Thornton is really looking forward to making their mark on the varsity include sophomores Laana Hooker and Claire Barker and freshman Sophia Ferris. Hooker and Ferris are both capable of playing on the Keirstyn Kokx See VOLLEYBALL on 15 t It outside and the middle of the net. Barker will see time mostly on the outside. Baker doesn’t have the height of the other two, but coach Thornton said she has a pretty great vertical and can also receive really well,. “[Hooker] is determined to make a name for herself,” Thornton said. She’s got a grit that I haven’t seen in a few years, and it’s a total thrill to see unfold. She’s got a fast arm and is working on accuracy every day,” The Panther coach is happy to have Ferris arriving as Kokx nears graduation in the middle. “We needed someone with a lit­ tle more height to start learning the trade now,” Thornton said. “Not only can she swing in the fi-ont, but she’s also got a good balance ofbeing able to pass strong as well. She’s definitely one to watch in the next few years.’’ So far this preseason, Thornton I f I t t t I f I • r J 4 « 1 Soccer program grows numbers a bit in 2024 « 4 , I I I » I I k r Z' •# I I I I f I I » r B ''F t 9 r ■JF •f (l/* r r I I ir'‘ ✓ J'" - Brett Bremer Sports Editor A year after having to postpone or cancel some matches due to a lack of numbers, the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer program should have the numbers to take on all comers this fall. Once again a co-op with Martin, the Delton Kellogg team opened the year Aug. 19 with a 2-2 draw at Lakewood and followed that up with a back-andforth 4-2 loss against visiting Otsego last Wednesday, Aug. 21. Senior midfielder/forward Myles Hatten had the two second-half goals for DK in the loss to the Otsego Bull­ dogs and leads a front that should be able to put pressure on foes throughout the season. The DK team also brings back key returnees in senior Austyn Lipscomb and senior John Sinclair. Second-year head coach Jon Cannell is also expecting solid contributions once again from senior Grant McArthur and junior Keegan Hill. The Panthers filled a goalkeeping va­ cancy with a foreign exchange student a year ago, but this season exchange student Miki Hovi is most likely to see time in the midfield. That has the Panther team looking to fill a void in net. Coach Cannell said it is something the program has been focusing. “It has been a talk throughout the off­ season and over the summer,” Cannel said. “We have a hole in goal, we have to figure out what to do. One of the guys who came out said he would like to play in goal, and a couple other guys who came out over the summer said they would like to take their hand at it.” Freshman Carter Raymond got the nod in net against Otsego, and coach Cannell said he expected to have a different set up for their Monday evening match this week. Raymond has some goalkeeper experience from youth soccer years ago, but there isn’t anyone who has been in net at the high school level. “We’re figuring it out one step at a time,” Cannell said. “It’s a new round of players. I have a few more bodies in the program, so that is good for the program.” Just who will be in goal will depend in part on how the field players mesh together. Freshman Evan Stampfler who has seen a lot of soccer action outside of the school program is meshing nicely so far and is a strong addition to the Panther midfield. Gabe Smoczynski, a junior, will be another key piece taking turns throughout the line-up. Hatten has been an offensive work­ horse for the Panthers so far this fall. Coach Cannell said he plays with pace and is able to make precise touches of the ball to weave his way through space. Delton Kellogg was scheduled to face Harper Creek Wednesday evening, Aug. 28. The Panthers return to action at home against Hartford Sept. 3 and then will host Watervliet Sept. 5. The Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Valley Division season begins as the DK team heads to Parchment Sept. See SOCCER on 15 , »• r \ v*“. i J 4*. ft ■'1 ♦♦ t I I 4 ' u k I , I I I ♦ , I I . I I J I I 't ' » �f b > I SPORTS 1 I I 2024 FALL r 12 ■*l ( PREVIEWS www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 4 5“ Senior duo set to lead Saxon boys’ cross country pack I •l / Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons had a senior group in 2023 that will be hard to replace said head coach Steve Collins this preseason. Thankfully, they have another one 4! * 1^- k in 2024. The Hastings varsity boys’ cross coun­ try team brings back seniors Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson to lead the way in 2024. They are among five reluming letter-winners from the Saxon boys’ team that placed fourth in the Interstate-8 and won the Barry County Meet Iasi fall. Simmons and Johnson are both threelime varsity letter winners. Simmons has been first team all-county in all three of his high school seasons so far, and earned second team all-conference in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference last fall after being honorable mention all-conference in each of his first two seasons. Johnson has twice been first team all-county and was second team all-con­ ference a year ago. Coach Collins is pleased with ±e mileage his two leaders put in this summer. The group ofreturnees include juniors Spencer Crozier and Carter Krzysik and senior DJ Kuck who are all in their third season in the Saxon program. The list of guys looking to break into the scoring group this fall also includes junior Nathan Traver, sophomore Caleb Kramer and a solid freshmen group that 1.^ V J I I 4I A1 4 1 s IVI ^1 s J >} •« *k- ■ > 1 u 7 / ?7 * < JI* €. SlI a ♦I I J 1*’ z -V 1 > Al •A/ I rp .• •¥• IT •#r. 5** I E:/ » $ I ^1 A •jZ2 Brandoh’Slmmons — f i I I includes Dakota Cole, Parker Erb, Billy Hilbert, Tanner Krzysik and Nolan Lucas. “The boys are looking to return as county cham­ pions, but will have their work cut out for them as Middleville and Delton have some experienced run- ■ ners reluming,” coach Collins said. “We also hope to maintain our spot in the conference and be in the top • half in a lough region. The region looks very tough with lastyear’sfirst(ForeslHills Eastern), third(East Grand Rapids), sixth (Grand Rapids Christian) and 11 th (Plainwell) places teams. The region also has Harper Creek and Marshall too.” Marshal I brings back senior Jack Bidwell who was the 1-8 champion as a junior and went on to place fourth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Finals. With him at the front, Marshall will be touch again in the 1-8 and Parma Western and Harper Creek have ‘ strong groups of returning runners too. The Saxons get to play host to the Interslate-8 Athletic Conference Championship this year, Oct. 17, and will also host the Barry County Meet Oct. 28 at Charlton Park. The Hastings boys placed 12th last Friday, Aug. 23, in the Midnight Division race at the South Chris­ tian Under the Lights Invite. Simmons flew to his PR in a fifth-place finish. He hit the line in 16 minutes 43.5 seconds. Johnson was I 25th overall in 17:29.4. Tanner Krzysik placed 105th in 20:40.9, Carter Kjzysik 125lh in 21:20,5 and Kramer had ±e Sax- ’ ons’ fifth spot with a time of 21:46.7. Saugatuck won the 20-team Midnight Division ■ boys’ race with 94 points. Covenant Christian was ' second with 110 ahead of Unity Christian 151, Cal­ vary Christian 158 and Hamilton 169 in the top five. The Saxons return to action at the Delton Kellogg Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum Sept. 5. w ;ii0 I 4 HU Ti I ^1? n<is«« 13Sty<' 1 i , iiieseaM>^ - Lx**?’ ‘ Sok tt 'JV-* • 9 I L ffi III r J ■W * . I Jai 2£5I J I 4 i X’ Saxon girls’ team a little deeper this fall • *.•; aiOlES 2jr^^ 9 T* aiETiaiJKrliS I I ih Brett Bremer Spoits,E0itor . ■ Mi*. r The Saxons have a little more ?/r^depth and a little more experience on course this fall. The Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team brings back four let­ ter-winners fi'om the team that was fourth in the Interstale-8 Athletic Conference and third at the Barry County Meet in 2023. The group is led by senior Anika Bourassa in her fourth high school season. She has earned two varsity letters in her first there high school seasons. She is joined once again by the trio of Chloe Pirtle, Alexa DeCamp and Lilianna Enyart who all earned their varsity letter as freshmen last fall. Hastings head coach Sieve Col­ lins said he sees a much improved group from last year. The team also brings back junior )4 1 41 I L 'I A .1 r' fl 3 1 4 4 41 ■1I ■5.. .Jt L 1 I . ' VV ' •* ♦ 3 hi / T • & * J no .t f A r ^*1 1 •l I JI a ita IB. 74 I y 1^ 1 k I Ke : I k'" < t •.>4 ■•►T' ■ -•c - ... ( ' Alexa DeCamp 4. •X I ( 1 I. t Lakaya Evans for her second high school campaign and junior Liam Bradley will add her talents to the squad ±is fall. Evans earned a spot in the lop scor­ ing five forthe Saxons as they compet­ ed in the Midnight Division race last Friday, Aug. 23, at South Christian’s Under ±e Lights Invite. Enyart and Evans both set their PR at the race. Senior Jen Stoline, another new varsity runner, also set her stan­ dard to improve on in her first high school race. Enyart led the Saxon team in that race with over 200 participants. She was 126th overall in 26 minutes 30.6 seconds. DeCamp placed 156th in 27:56.8, Pirtle 157th in 27:57.8 and Bourassa 211 th in 34:20.2, The Saxon team was 18th overall in the race led by the Unity Christian girls (43 points), South Christian (67) and Covenant Christian (106). * 9 * Bl V 3^. niiaxr®-® Collins calls it a “nice” group of returning runners, but he still hopes to keep the numbers in the program growing. He is happy to add Kayleigh Collins, a Saxon alumnus who was a state meet qualifier, as an assistant coach. The Saxons could get a big addition late in the season. Caroline Randall, who was a state qualifier and the 1-8 champion as a freshman, is working her way back from an injury that forced her to miss her whole freshman track and field seasons. Hastings gets a few home meets this season late in the year. The team will host the Interstale-8 Athletic Conference Championship Oct. 17 and the Bany County Meet Oct. 28 al Charlton Park. 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' V « •• \ �ff-it SPORTS PREVIEWS Thursday, August 29, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I 13 Young Saxon squad will try for fifth -8 title « it Brett Bremer Sports Editor 6) ' K Is a* I tw I * f9 'IS i . 4-. > 'i *1 JB > r N* * * Bi •« as? iff*- ^^^Sepi5 J -ov; **ai> i!Kl,aaLia I 5^k»i j r * An entire class went from the fall of their freshman year to graduation day with no lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference team ever finishing better than the Saxon varsity football team in the conference standings. Hastings has won at least a share of four straight conference championships and will shoot for number five with a reworked line-up this season. “After winning the last four con­ ference championships, that will be our goal again this season,” Hastings head coach James Murphy, who has led the Saxon program for 11 seasons, said. “That is the expectation we have set for ourselves. Our goal will be to eliminate big plays on defense and win the turnover battle.” Getting to the top of the conference took some work late in the season last year. The Saxons knocked off a 6-0 Parma Western team in a battle of conference unbeatens, 20-19 with a late goal-line stand in week seven of the season. Hastings tested itself early in the 2023 season - falling to talent­ ed teams from Whitehall and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep - to be ready for moments like that. Hastings also had a come-from-behind playoff victory over Charlotte to mark their fourth straight season with at least one playoff victory. The leading talents back from that 2023 squad include senior split end Jett Barnum, senior halfback Isaiah Wilson, senior halfback Draven Pen­ nock, senior fullback Deandre Mathis and senior lineman Andrew Haines. All those guys will have key roles on both sides of the ball, with Wilson and Haines on the defensive line and Barnum, Pennock and Mathis in the defensive backfield. The junior class is powered in part < tsim t k Vjfei Drsac ire ha cork IkSiWi'Miiisiifejb I A r •1 sisita'i team’s toughness. “As a whole team this group has mental and physical toughness,” he said. The Saxons will need to be tough. They have their annual battle with the / Trojans from Thomapple Kellogg to < open the season Thursday evening, Aug. 29, inside Baum Stadium at ♦♦ V Johnson Field. There will be a number /w ;j >r' of Saxons seeing their first significant 4 varsity action. I *fM A “It doesn’t matter how many prac­ tices, 7-on-7’s and camps you have, because you cannot simulate game speed,” Murphy said. “We will have ten underclassmen (freshman or sophomores) on our varsity roster We have two returning offensive players and three returning defensive players. We plan to start five sophomores this season.” “Thomapple Kellogg is always a big season opener for us. In order to start the season in the right direction, we need to win game one. Their size will give us the most difficulty. They are always much bigger than us on the field. Keep­ ing pace with our young players and not letting them wear us down will be J I . -.^r keys to a positive outcome,” he added. k «L :i * The Saxons follow up the opener .r with TK by visiting Williamston Sept. •w* 6. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference c* • season opens when the Saxons visit I •I 4*1 J Jackson Northwest Sept. 13. Isaiah Wilson a i Coach Murphy saidhe expects Parma by returning varsity players Trapper out so far to coach Murphy are junior Western, Harper Creek and Marshall Riegler on the lines and Caden Pettingill running back/outside linebacker Car­ all to be especially tough in the 1-8 this who will see time on the offensive line dale Winebrenner and sophomore split fall. Each of those teams has several and at linebacker. end/defensive back Spencer Wilkins. returning seniors that cane have a large A couple of the additions that stand Overall, coach Murphy likes his impact on the game, he said. hieE^se^CiRbbiil L’-.raitieslwkKitaPR AiBiKijiaBBJifW . isfitisjfefeffloilff chssjpktiJjjfehnifialK x-itrs^artaidbRai'W ■ 25-7r,:Z£ix. HHS girls try to make it three winning seasons in a row xsiskilii^ jml&iisssi t Brett Bremer f|H| Sports Editor «• T ■ Hill li kKt k fditw The Saxons have some big shoes to fill as they look to put together their third consecutive winning varsity volleyball season this fall. Junior Riley Gurtowski and soph­ omore Hannah Sorenson get the task of taking over the setting duties, and some of the leadership duties, that Abby Beemer took care ofthe past two seasons while earning all-conference honors in the Interstate-8. “We’re excited to have these two and their positive attitudes and competitive spirits joining the team,” Hastings head coach Erin Goggins, who is entering her third season leading the Saxon program, said. While they’ll take care of the duties running the offense and putting up passes, they will have a lot of help in the leadership department. The team earned academic all-state honors in 2023 and finished with a 26-22 overall record. Back from that squad are leaders like senior outside hitter Rachael Hewitt, senior middle/outside Jordan Mila­ nowski and senior defensive specialist Liliana Fox. Hewitt had the top hitting percent­ age on the team last year and coach Slaughter said that she provides positive leadership. “Rachael’s three years of varsity experience will be key to teaching the younger girls this season,” Slaughter said. Milanowski was another one of the team’s top attackers a year ago, and will be key in both the front and back rows during her senior season. In that back row, Fox spent time as libero last year and will look to continue building her experience in the back as a DS this ” " juliiieBjnTo®'®®*''' jg; MSf 5* •* «( 'I v .Moiioftlf®® ’i 2E rt -L 11 •' s:- fi I m L lln r * ■* e :' i I^«’fa I !P I .i*’ (jdsW® IP ' I I I i I i: J I i c-\l i i a season. Milanowski will have help protecting the middle of the net this season from ju­ nior Ava Noteboom who coach Slaugh­ ter said is a key replacement up front. ;t-4 / •i I 1 \ . I A b.' i^^ai-—I ■ GS ' 'f- -'V /> V I I ,I Jordan Milanowski I h;5 t.1^ I pZ ♦♦ I ♦ ♦ !> I I “We have a lot of strong players this year to choose from, and overall just a nice, ftin group of girls to have on the team,” coach S laughter said. “I think that our senior leadership this year will really build a strong basis for the following years of the program.” “We’re hoping to continue to improve in the conference, across the program, 4«/ and hopefully make a dent in districts this year with the new ranking system,” she added. “We would also like to keep our winning season streak going.” While graduation was a little tough on the Saxons last spring, they'll also be missing the services of junior attacker Olivia Friddle who is out with an injury. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference will be challenging as usual. Marshall, Harper Creek and Parma Western are likely to be battling at the top of the conference standings. The Saxons start the 1-8 season at Jackson Northwest Sept. 11. Hastings opened the year at Fremont’s First Dig Invitational Friday, Aug. 23. The team split its six matches with wins over Frankfort, Holton and Muskegon Catholic Central and losses against Fremont, Howard City Tri County and White Cloud. Slaughter said the team got to try out multiple line-ups throughout the day. Gurtowski led the Saxons in assists for the day, Noteboom paced the team in blocks and Hewitt led the Saxons in kills. She said Fox was strong in the back row and Milanowski was tough at the net too. Hastings was scheduled to head to Holland for a tri yesterday, Aug. 28. The Saxons return to action at home against Paw Paw Sept. 5. Slaughter noted that the program has also added Alexis Mast as the new JV head coach and the duo of Valerie Slaughter and Jason Slaughter heading the freshman team. She is excited to have them all back elevating the play in the program. �I J SPORTS 1 1 ' 2024 FALL J 'i I PREVIEWS www.HastingsBanner.com '1 14 •b I. THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 DK/HHS team looks to keep building for the future m I (I I 41 Brett Bremer 4 T. Sports Editor 1 r I II I i I I I I I J I fI I The Saxons and Panthers were set to open their second season as the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving co-op Wednesday at the Southwestern Central Michigan Swim Conference (SCC) Relays last night, Aug. 28. DK/Hastings head coach Carol Schoessel is looking forward to seeing the growth his girls have made since last season. He sees a lot of potential talent on his roster with a group of girls who practice and work hard at improving. The returning group set to lead the squad into the 2024 season includes sophomore Petra Foster, senior Amelia Price and senior Naomi Grummet. Fos­ ter competed in the 100-yard and 200yard freestyle races at the SCC Cham­ pionship last fall and Price competed in the long distance freestyle races, the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle races. Grummet reached the finals of the 100yard freestyle at the conference meet. Coach Schoessel has a young group he is looking forward to growing with the team too. The freshmen group is led by swimmer Lilly Randall and diver Aubrey Yarger. The DK/Hastings coach I I 1 I I 1 • V b « * «>iz» 4 ki- « -I jU-ua» 1 *4* «• Brett Bremer J t ‘i- c iTJ * *-V ■ f < ..t f -l.* J “I *** 1 9t r_ I r. apB> V-: I V f “ Petra Foster * 4 XFWhr y»l b. W0 9 «w^yyw^ah., . k 1 Lexpects Randall to be able to compete in any of the strokes throughout the season. Yarger has been a long time diver with the Hastings Community Diving Club and should be able to produce good points right away for the team. Senior exchange student Ella Jongmans looks like she’ll compete well in the backstroke for the team. The DK/Hastings team opens the see season with a dual against Sturgis in Hastings Sept. 10. The team will be home again Sept. 12 for a non-conference dual with Ionia. The DK/Hastings team will host its annual Cancer Awareness Meet during a double dual with Grand Rapids Union and Wayland Oct. 10 at the CERC in Hastings. Coach Schoessel expects this group of girls to improve throughout the season and establish a strong base for the future of the program. Allegan and Plainwell finished at the top of the see Conference Champion­ ship a year ago. Coach Schoessel said he expects Plainwell and Otsego to be especially tough once again this season. to the public.” Team members and few others got to spend those winter evenings playing futsal in the gym, and the Saxon coach said he bought it was big to keep having his guys touching ±e ball throughout the offseason. For some of ±em it was a break from wrestling or basketball or whatever and a way to keep their mind off things, play around and have fun,” coach Hokanson said. “I would just set two goals up in he Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson is excited for the 2024 season after getting a full offseason as the head of his program for ±e first time. “We did a lot of offseason things this year,” coach Hokanson said. “All the way through the winter we would have open gyms. Obviously, I can’t coach and do stuff like that, but I can open up the gym T«O Hl dPli I ( ?pl f|>nl ‘^|'> ll i / Jr I « I. fl2z Qz 1 rl * rX 09-165-016-00 3Sx 1: 65z 65z li^ 65z 2LzO 62z 22zQ » Q2z f I t *.'• rj 09-165-025-10 5zD28-Q < 1 ^-165-0.31-0 324-nf PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost estimates will be held on September 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall 13641 S^M-37 Highway. BatUe Creek. Michigan. 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I a I 1 ■ 4 ^asijasE. r I t A z•l iZ i«i ►♦ > w 1 HZ ft 11. ft.'. «T. a.* V_ " • « I ( V.. »r« ■ t b * * '• t A T, t A I' 9 .... ft' I. *^-5La e r ( r I V V.” -'axT «• t 4 I / k s Mickey Jiles^ sit- 1 A IJ * * ' *• ■ Ih> > • I iSr- student Vojtech Brtnik, who coach Hokan­ son calls a beast in goal. Brtnik will also provide some skill in the field as well forthe Saxons when he is not between the posts. “I feel like we upgraded or improved the team all the way around for this year from last year,” coach Hokanson said. "It was evident in our first game Friday night (Aug. 16) against Hopkins. We were very dominant on the attack. We led that game the whole way.” While die Saxons could be improved, the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference won't be any easier. Coach Hokanson expects Coldwater to be tough as usual and expects strong squads at Parma Western and Marshall too. I think our goal is to win conference this year,” coach Hokanson said. “That has been our team goal. That is what the boys are aiming for we’ll be right in the mix for that.” He said the biggest challenge early on in the season will be getting his team' s underclassmen used to the pace of the varsity game, both in competition and in practice. He doesn’t leave much time for dilly-dallying from one drill tot he next. The Hastings team is oft' to a 2-1 start to the season so far. The Saxons knocked off Fremont 3-2 last Wednesday for their second victory of the season. The Saxons are slated to host West Michigan Aviation Academy this afternoon, Aug. 29, on Pierce Field at 5 p.m. The Saxons will head to Thomapple Kellogg Sept. 5 at Thomapple Kellogg. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts at Jackson Northwest Sept. 10. * tisbti • 1 *?',V 1 > I open gym, throw some balls out there, and they would pick some teams and tliey would just play. Then, when the weather started getting nice we moved outside.” He opened up the soccer field on Tues­ day and Thursday evenings, turned up some music and let the kids create teams and go at it. “The boys really liked that,” coach Hokanson said. “Right before the no con­ tact period. 1 had a team camp brought in a Midwest United coach, an assistant men's coach at Aquinas, and did a three-day camp with the boys and got an assessment of the team and compared notes.” There were some things he already knew about his group. He has a pretty good duo back in senior midfielders Troy Hokanson and Mickey Jiles. Troy was an all-conference award winner in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference a year ago and Jiles was honorable mention all-confer­ ence. The Saxons also bring back junior goalkeeper/defender Dan Jensen who was all-conference as a keeper in 2023. Junior defender AJ Kohmescher will join Jensen in the back row once against this season too. The Saxon team graduated a number of seniors last spring, but got a pretty good infusion of young talent too. Coach Hokanson is looking forward to seeing freshman midfielder Cooper Hok anson, freshman defender/keeper Grady Courtwright and junior defender Diego Mejia-Hemandez in action with the varsity. Freshmen Carson Gole will get some time with the varsity this fall too. 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I ZQZ 1 O 65z Q IzQ II f t t WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2024-1 32 65-00732 h5z Uih^n I**. Mta I Q2z ZQxQ OJ Q2z 2Qz I 5^ I' I I. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/or abutting Winans Drive which include the following parcel numbers: I 3* (HSi=^ •A PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, has determined, based on petitions submitted, to undertake a private road improvement project on Winans Drive in the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2024-1. 09-165-005-00 P< ?*®- ' — THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOVYN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 09-070-003-00 wrlDC u J I 1^ 'Sa z i A»’ j NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 I r f flS^ 1 , TO: (I » */ ’ 'M 5* JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN < <sff 5 I 9 b II y Z a** / Saxon soccer coach sees improved squad all around Sports Editor I I t r. < 1 v;w k■ ' 4 lb. Si iV 1 w w kA If * X >1 % .. u k 3 ft 1 I v « < « I « t J» I * 4 r I I I i •> I % 4 '» E ? S 'A.-. X I ? > JI t * I 1 ? ’*»'v ,’A . »• A < •* ** I A A U- 4K '\S « �I tar: SPORTS 2024 FALL bu' $d X Auqusf ;o.\j PREVIEWS /.banner Hll iiASriNt > 1 w t iV 1 It 11 be a season of challenges and ideally growth for the young Hastings varsity boys’ tennis team. The team heads into the season with seven stu­ dent-athletes ready to compete and not a senior among the bunch. The trio of returnees for head coach Krista Schueller were all doubles players a year ago. That group includes Owen Boge, Oliver Allen and Anderson Forrell. Forrell and Allen were third doubles teammates for the Saxon te^ a year ago. Boge competed at second doubles. “We have a young team this year and therefore, we are focusing on building consistency and building up our fundamentals,” coach Schueller said. “We are spending time on creating a consistent second serve and developing a first. We are also working on how to use the net to our advantage and trying to end points oa llwizx little faster. The group of seven also includes varsity newcomers Sam Webb, Brendon Rabideau, Greg Rutkowski and Collin Kordelewski. The Saxon team got some work in at Thomapple Kellogg last week and was slated to host Greenville for a dual Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts for Hastings at Jackson Northwest Sept. 3. Parma Western won the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence Championship a year ago and went on to place tenth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Tennis Finals. The Panthers have been known to reload over the years, and that top ten team included a couple of young doubles teams and a freshman first singles player, Lucas Parrott, who won the conference title at first singles. < --4 I r M r* Pt. • s », 1 .r s % V J bc. r % 5 J j ; I I ** - . A- 'ilti I-J * ■ • k iZ 15 9^ Sports Editor B V corn work ” ______________ Brett Bremer tab 7^ * HastingsBanner Young, small Saxon tennis squad nets to 1 % A WWW i * A ■ ■ s*** 1 < i 1 1 I I ir. •i; 1*:^ 4 r f I nF a n ' J J S- ■ i fit r r I 1 1 I I I I V 1 ( J I 1 t I t i I i . Jr 4 I { ’ S > * > ’J W ' A < I A A^ ' . I f t 1 t i ' i I I , » t ¥ ¥ 1 Lt r i i ( 't t i i I I 1 I I i f i V I I I ir L *« Av* * ' Owen Boge I pa r < I t > * * * U I t i tj[ i I 'ri I t * rt « U ¥ T < f I r i 1. ■ t » a » 1 J. i ( 4ti ■ ' \ f * r* I ♦ f I » L * I ’■ 'I fF 1 i < t A' 1 » I I t «tr T I » « f i i > i S F *■ A V > I i- mil .> w 3m-M Cast Hastings girls golf squad looks to keep improving ♦ I ' SOCCER • Continued from Page 11 / Brett Bremer 9. Coach Cannell expects it to be a competitive season in the SAC Valley this spring. He’s looking forward to seeing how his team can stack up with Hackett Catholic Prep, a perennial league powerhouse, after not getting the chance to play the Irish last fall. The Irish won their wayto the-state;s^ifinats-in Division 4 in 2023. The Delton Kellogg program has some growing to do before it is at that level overall for sure. The Panthers had one win and two ties a year ago, marks they are certainly expecting to improve upon in 2024. Sports Editor t ( ■ I p*- 1 • a a*? I 1 ■ I — «« ? A ■ > K.!* 3 *W- •4 It" 4 J ■•< // 1 Lf ' r ic .Z4 J» • J I I J lit '21. / k 71 f 1 pj i f r 4 i. .TC Brett Bremer F h’. The Vikings tested themselves against some tough competition to open the season at the Cornerstone Invite and then took a champion­ ship Saturday at the Mt. Morris Tournament. The Lakewood varsity volleyball team had plans to host the Capital Area Activities Con­ ference open Saturday, but when that event was canceled they quickly found their way into the Mt. Morris Tournament. The Viking ladies were 5-0 at the tournament and didn’t drop a set all day. “We definitely got the first game jitters out of the way and we have shown huge improvements every game,” Lakewood head coach Brooke Francisco said. “Johanna Duits, a freshman middle, is really stepping up as a key part of our offense and with some injuries and some people out, our DSs have really stepped up in serve receive and helped us be successful.” 91 A * A '*s>* urf)'” #■ rp- i Tl! fol I 9 .1 t*£r I: r ' I'; lx 5 I % •wS "I • i t aH * c ' I* J Lu t ■ J *• rf. 0 A J'i SAXON -S Continued from Page 12 VfA F the conference championship race in 2023 were seniors. The conference champions from Parma Western bring back six of their top seven runners and the other top teams in the conference, Harper Creek and Marshall, return a handful of their fastest girls from last year too. The Hastings girls are scheduled to take part in the Sept. 5 Delton Kellogg Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum and then the Battle Creek Lakeview Invite Sept. 7. The 1-8 season starts at Harper Creek Sept. 10. I •* *41 « I % * I **-*^/> 0 ■ VOLLEYBALL ' 1:- Sophia Greenfield I-. •. r . . . .L. Continued from Page 11 .y** ^jv-Tr ■^, .X ■i iMnxuavliaDlilifl Sports Editor r i L 9 R » Lakewood girls get their first tournament win of the season ^<!21 slf i ' •» d f tttf— r i’-* ► If The Saxons will continue to work to build their program back up this fall. The Hastings varsity girls’ golfteam is set to open its : 2024 season with a dual athome against Olivet Sept. 3. It is a young Saxon team that will be led by a few returning golfers in Kennedy Lewis, Sophia Green­ field and Sophia Hamilton who were all a apart of the Saxons’ regional team from a year ago. Greenfield is a junior this fall and Lewis and Hamilton are back for their senior season. Greenfield shot her way to 12th at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship a year ago. Junior Ellie Cousins is back from last year’s squad as well. The Saxon roster this fall also includes Lilli Edg­ er, Ryann-Lynn Cole, Haley Rasey, Ella Ferguson, Annemarie Allerding and Maddie Stora. The Saxon team placed fourth a year ago in the In­ terstate-8 Athletic Conference. Harper Creek won the conference championship meet last fall with a senior filled roster. Parma Wester, the conference tournament runner-up, brings back a solid group. The 2024 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts at Binder Park Gol f Course in Battle Creek Sept. 4. The Hastings team will host its own Saxon Dozen Invite, an event where teams play 12 holes, Sept. 6 at The Legacy Sept. 6. t Emma Duffy and Abby Pickard shared the setting duties throughout the day Saturday and also led the team in kills, with Duits and I Camyla Copelin having some good swings as well. Pickard, Duft'y, Peyton Federau and Copelin all had big moments digging the ball Stowell had a team-high 13 digs in “E »i" over ML M.,™. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Cornerstone, the Lakewood ladies were downed 25-12, 25-20 by Rockford and 20-25, 20-25, 15-8 by Holland Christian. They closed their day ♦ ♦ I ■ I T V * Vj I .« V’ tt: A S-*. re* J .t ?• .'A n 4 r ** » likes the chemistry the girls are building. I m not a great fortune teller, I only know that I like the feel of the team,” Thornton said. “The girls are getting along, we’re putting a lot more time in the gym, and I’m hoping that we’re going to come out on top more often than not.” “We’re young,” she added. “Let’s just look at it as a strength for the future. With that comes the inconsis­ tencies here and there. We just need to make sure we’re working through them together, and not leaving each other solo in the dust.” The Delton Kellogg girls got their first swings in at the Coloma tournament last Wednesday and now have a little break from competition before a tough home opener. The Panthers take on Southwestern Athletic Conference powerhouse Kalamazoo Christian Sept. 5. The Panthers start play in the SAC Central Division at home against Galesburg-Augusta Sept. 17. * I 1 I I >« •• •4 f I v >■ J -U’ 1 - M Visit us online at mihomepaper.com k. "r J r •V It . \v 3 I h 3 f / «. .b • F - kA MICHAEL KENNEY »H PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber The Lakewood varsity volleyball team celebrates its championship at the Mt. Morris Tournament Saturday, Aug. 24. after rolling to a 5-0 day without dropping a set. with a 26-24,27-25 win over Bull Lake. Duffy had 32 assists throughout the day and Pickard added 22. Pickard also hammered an impressive 36 kills. Copelin had a team-high 27 digs throughout the day. The Lakewood team is scheduled to return to action after the Labor Day break at the East Kentwood Invitational Sept. 7. The Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season stars when the Vikings host Portland Sept. 10. 1 H Licensed Journeyman Plumber f New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation^ Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 ! i License #8110376 I'c Insured I �t kJ' SPORTS I 2024 FALL 4 WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, August 29, 2024 16 PREVIEWS DK/Martin boys start with win, loss and a draw Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Hoping to improve on a record of one win and two draws in 16 games as year ago, the Panthers are getting there already and the calendar hasn t even flipped to September year. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team earned its first victory ofthe season Monday outscoring Saugatuck 4-2 in a Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence crossover contest. The victory puts the Delton Kellogg/ Martin co-op team at 1-1-1 overall this season. The Delton Kellogg team has been working to find out the best combina­ tions of players and positions during the early part of the season. Things turned out better for the Panthers Monday than they did last Wednesday as they were downed 4-2 by visiting Otsego. Both teams had a few miscues they’d like to clean up in the back row as the Panthers took on the Bulldogs. Senior Myles Hatton scored the two Delton Kellogg goals after Otsego had built a 2-0 lead in the first half. The Otsego keeper misplayed a throw-in to him at the top of his box with time winding down in the first halfand Hatton took the ball away and fired it into the open net to get his team within 2-1 with :38 seconds left on the clock. Otsego never led by more than two goal, but did get the lead back up to two with 27:06 to go in the second half as senior Jaun Verdin weaved his way through the DK defense to get a shot that found the net for a 3-1 lead. That lasted only about two and a half minutes. Hatton chased after a chip ahead with an Otsego defender on either side of him, but as the Bulldog keeper approached the guys racing in on the I I J i I I'MUii t -- > f M r ' >-• I 1 n ! tw. :. ■RU < r I 7 * I. I . J ■V * •. f 1 4 •> A J 1^4. k H. • J . i- a ^9£2 9 i 4 I * -J.’ I •, '-ai.- h ■ Ei I •«. 1 •Ai I « A •• t I H-'- = J * 9^ 1 p<* dk > b< ><• * I* r I I f* I V ?j 1-' • I Wi h Jt J •i. flr-i J.' . C I I ... c . J I I I Delton Kellogg/Marttn attacker Tyler Hatton beats Otsego’s Tyler Wolf to the ball to shoot it across the front of the Bulldog net during the second half of their non-conference match in Delton Wednesday. Photos by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg/Martin freshman midfielder Evan Stampfler works . the ball through a crowd of Otsego .' Bulldogs during their match in Delton Wednesday. I top of his box, the defenders let off just a bit and it gave Hatton just enough room to get the shot off between the trio of Bulldogs. With just over five minutes to play Otsego’s Jack Thrall scored to bump his team’s lead back to two goals at 4-2, basically sealing the win. “The first couple Otsego goals, we weren’t staying compact, and when we got beat sometimes we were stabbing, and when we got beat we weren’t pres­ suring the ball,” Cannell said. “They got some shots outside on our inexperienced 4 keepers and they were way too open. They shouldn’t have gotten shots so easily. That is generally what happened with those first ones.” DK head coach Jon Canpell said the plan was to keep working to strengthen his teams goalkeeper position. He said he is just trying to learn some things about his team each and every game to start the year. “Played a couple players at different positions (Gabe Smoczynski and Kee­ gan Hill),” Cannell said. “They grew up playing and learning outside mid and maybe forward last year. Now they were getting some experience playing center mid and getting more involved in both sides of the field.” Smoczynski did spend some time running the forward position for the Panthers too, and defensive skills trans­ late up there for the DK set-up. Cannell likes his attackers to be heavily involved defensively and work to pressure oppo­ nents to keep the ball to one side. The Delton Kellogg boys were slated to visit Harper Creek last night, Aug. 28. They will be at home to take on Hartford Sept. 3 and Watervliet Sept. 5. t 1 < R ..-•^.. • I I I OUR COMPANY IS GROWING DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY We’re ■ring Brett Bremer Sports Editor *I i \f Ji I I I I I. « I I Marketing Specialist I. I », 'I I i ; Responsibilities include; I I ti • Advertising sales • Account management • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts * I i I Attend networking events • I J Are you the one? i « I 1 J I l-( 't’ J •• I 4 » ' S'. » * h I t .L I » I « V I Sa. I I I » > J Group i I I I ’I email wsmith@mihomepaper.com 810-452-2622 * ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen TK golfers in middle of tough field at their invite ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder Thomapple Kellogg welcomed more than 20 teams for its annual early season Thomapple Kellogg Invitational Friday, Aug. 23, at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Lowell and Byron Center pulled away fi*om the field quickly on the Gold and White nines at Y^ee Springs, with the Red Arrows coming out on top with a score of 336 and the Bulldogs second with a 339. Thomapple Kellogg was tenth on the day and Lakewood shot its way to I Sth. Sparta was third with an overall score of 351s ahead of Plainwell 355, Grand Rapids Christian 357, Caledonia 360, South Christian 364, NorthPointe Chris­ tian 366, Lowell ‘B’ 384 andTK 395 in the top ten. The Lakewood ladies had a team score of 449. Grand Rapids Christian junior Lillian O’Grady was the individual champion with a two-under-par-70. Plainwell sophomore Ayla Jaeger shot a 75 and Lowell’s leader was Elyse Veldman who shot a 78 to place third. NorthPointe Christian senior Ava McConnon also broke 80 with a 79 that put her in fourth. Caledonia’s Codie O’Krangley and Sparta senior Katelyn Vanderwerff tied for fifth with 81s. Thornapple Kellogg senior state qualifier Ailana Leos led her team with an 84 that had her in 13th individually. The TK team also got a 91 from senior Rae Borrink and a 117 from sophomore Sydney Martin. Lakewood was led by senior Ellie Benham who shot a 104. The Viking team got a 108 from sophomore Av­ ery Farrell, a 118 from sophomore Ella Grove and a 119 from junior Liz Markwart. The Trojans have been busy. The OK Gold Conference squeezed in its first two conference jamborees of the sea­ son Monday, playing at Boulder Creek Monday morning and Railside Monday afternoon. ' ,r r i 4 r JI V t Id I W- . R 1 < V I A t I i I I I TK senior Ailana Leos watches her tee shot fly towards the green on White #8 during the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Friday, Aug. 23. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. { e Photo by Brett Bremer The TK ladies were fourth at both competitions. South Christian won the afternoon contest with a score of 188 ahead of Northview 191, West Catholic 193, TK 221, Wayland 225 and Union NTS. Leos shot a 38 to lead the TK ladies at Boulder Creek, the top score of the afternoon in the conference. The Trojan team also got a 58 from sophomore Katie Chase that had her in 20lh. At Railside Monday morning, South Christian was well ahead of the field with a score of 178. West Catholic shot 191, Northview 201, TK 218, Wayland 230 and Union NTS. Leos won that one too with an even­ par-36. Borrink was second on the TK team with a 52 which had her 13th overall. 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM I ♦ * o z s & o o; O u. u. u � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-09-05.pdf a8a6daf79e1f2509350d7c9ba7601c64 PDF Text Text II INSIDE SAXONS WIN HARD-HITTING OPENER WITH TK TODAY'S EDITION MR i z DELTON VFW POST 422 ROOF PROJECT COMPLETED PAGES / . 't VIKES FINALLY GET BY GREYHOUNDS PAGE 14 PAGE 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 33 www.HastingsBanner.com DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 n Thursday, Septembers, 2024 J .5 Ceremony scheduled to show off new accessibility features at Charlton Park JAYSON BUSSA ty to put the additions to the test. Refreshments will also be provided and everyone is welcome to attend. The celebration comes on the heels of an announcement back in June that Historic Charlton Park was a recipient of a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant. The competitive nationwide grant program garnered over 3,300 appli­ cations and Bany County’s Historic Charlton Park was one of 343 that were selected for funding. Leadership with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has been focused on accessibility through­ out the county’s parks and trails, which was the focus of this latest proj­ ect in Charlton Park. In order to achieve greater accessi­ bility for demographics such as those Editor Over the summer, grant money pro­ vided to Historic Charlton Park has been utilized to bring greater accessi­ bility to Barry County’s marquee park. Now, park leadership is inviting the general public to see the improve­ ments for themselves as they plan a ribbon cutting ceremony, which is slated for Sept. 18. The ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the historic village outside of the Hastings Township Hall. Those who played a hand in the project, which was designed to bring broader access to the various buildings and facilities in the park’s historic village, will provide remarks before attendees will have the opportuni- I JLf iMiff; - WE- 1 * HL ■ ► w..* ■r / *1 • — 1 A 1. I I « V* I «• *• < ' wCfirx * r •. JI «l^ A newly installed sidewalk runs behind the Lee School in the historic village of Charlton Park while a wooden ramp provides building access. Photo provided Woodlanders return for annual Homecoming Celebration MOLLY MACLEOD Delton Kellogg students return to school with a new superintendent at helm of district c V f Copy Editor ‘4- A £ The Woodland Homecoming Celebration went off without a hitch this Labor Day weekend, ushered in by clear skies and hundreds of Woodlanders both young and old descending upon the small village. The annual celebration is Woodland’s marquee event of the year, where current and former residents are invited to cele­ brate the village and its people. Though celebrations began on Friday and wrapped up on Monday, the bulk of the action took place Saturday and Sunday at Harold E. Classic Memorial Park in Woodland. This year’s event saw the return of several beloved events and time-honored traditions, along with some new additions. Members of the Auxiliary VFW Post 4461 led the way during Saturday’s parade as dozens of cars, trucks, emergency vehi­ cles, farm equipment, floats, bicyclists and pedestrians traversed from Lakewood Early Childhood Center to the park. Once in the park, the Lakewood High School Marching Band held a performance. Woodland’s royalty was also featured on Saturday. 2024 Grand Marshals Chuck and Peg Armbruster, 2024 Miss Woodland Adriane Weber, Kiddie King Brave Wilkins and Kiddie Queen Ava Potter were all honored guests this weekend. Softball tournaments, a car show, free movies, haybale tosses, a foam party, comhole and pedal pulls were just some of the weekend’s highlighted events. See WOODLANDERS on 2 I* 4 I •• .. r I *»' >1 .1 J 114 1 •5 >* •r . a* with disabilities or parents who may be towing strollers, crews added a concrete sidewalk behind several of the historic village structures, includ­ ing the Sixbeny House, Lee School, Hastings Township Hall, Hall House and the barber shop. Ramps were then added from the sidewalk to provide building access. This is a project that the county was planning to move forward with already, but the quick-action AARP Community Challenge Grant gave it an unexpected boost with its $ 15,000, which covered half of the project. The rest of the money came out of the park’s general fund. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastily and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. 4 • 't KAREN TURKO-EBRIGHT Contributing Writer I I £ V «» t t 4 ♦ • '.I .V. t Dr. Jeremy Wright has launched into his first fall season in his new role as superintendent of the Delton Kellogg Schools District. The small town has proven to welcome the newcomer with open arms. “The people of Delton have been nothing short of amazing. I have had so many people come to the office to say hello and welcome me. It has really been nice,” Wright said. “On my first day, the staff decorated the office and gave me some Delton swag. I knew it was a tight community but didn’t understand the extent.” Over two months ago, Delton Kellogg’s Board i^Kcanbe of Education voted lonely at the top, for Wright to be the new superintendent but I feel blessed of the district. After to be surrounded getting to know Wright since his by such a final interview on great group of June 10, School educators dnd Board President Jon Osborne stands administrators by his choice rather that are all proudly. Dr. Wright has supportive. ^9 hit the ground Dr. Jeremy Wright running and start­ Superintendent, ed strong. We are Delton Kellogg Schools very happy with his commitment to our staff, students and district as a whole,” Osborne said. “His out­ standing communication and dedication to school safety have exceeded our expectations in the short time he has been here.” Recently, the Delton BOE approved a proposal « I tF-V4 .it aibj < A L h Darcy Beach tosses a bale of hay over an 8-foot bar, winning the women’s haybale toss. The Woodland Shepherds sponsored and organized the competition. Photo by Tracey Fuller k^ —1-? ; f •i * '■“A jfe I'* < 4 Bnh e 1 if . * if I » d. > I f’i 1 *, 4 (> I I --.rtf-.— L-- ■ Pedal pulls dominated much of Saturday afternoon, with challengers of all ages putting their strength to the test. This I youngster was being cheered on while pulling 150 pounds behind him. Photo by Molly Macleod Commissioners continue to debate viability of personnel committee JAYSON BUSSA Editor When the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted last week to give the sheriff’s office flexibility in setting starting pay for experienced law enforce­ ment and corrections officers, ±ere was one ‘no’ vote. “I will not be voting in favor of this not because of the content but because my townships are not get­ ting representation before this comes before us,” said Bruce Campbell, District 7 commissioner who rep­ resents Assyria, Johnstown and Baltimore townships t See SUPERINTENDENT on 3 See DEBATE on 4 * 9 t 1 ft 2 Q 2 9 9 9 ss s 9 9 9 99 X CITY, COUNTY WORK TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR NEW AIRPORT MANAGER PAGE 2 • a .< or az 9 9 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM or ■ t? ' ' TS5 9 Spend it here. Keep it here YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I r*'';' i r SHOP LOCAL I .'1 F irti® T 1 V INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 1 I < ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 ! Mb 1 » . ‘A : I •' ♦ l’ I THE HASTINGS BANNER SUSSCHIBL fUOAY; 269-945-9554 liL t ' I ■ . ..i - I I l' ♦ �% < ; I L .Ji- c J 2 WWW HasHngsBanner com BANNER Thursday, September 5, 202^ u Hl fir a/ I# City, county work to approve contract for new airport manager Issues still linger after shakeup in airport leadership One item not in Lucci's contract, which was in Noteboom's contract for the final 12-plus months of his tenure, was an extra $2,000 a month to pay an assistant to help with the duties around Jtyion Buna Editor A contract for the new manager of the Hastings CityZBarry County Airp*^*^ has received approval by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and now must be approved by City Council. In Lite July, the Airport ( ommissi on the airport. "Thal’s not in his contract.’ ex­ plained Commissioner Bob Teunessen. who is serving as ihc interim chairman for the Airport Commission. “Ok- I've never liked that." C ommissioner Mike Callton said in response. This portion of the contract has led to some debate on how those additional funds were handled under Noteboom. “There was a little discrepancy on that,” Teunessen said. “That s why, when we hired (Lucci), it's not in the Conducted interviews for the manager role, which included 16-ycar manager Mark Noicbtwm, before opting to go with a change in leadership by selecting Gino Lucci of Nashville. Lucci owns and operates Round 3 Engine Aero in Nashville, a company that specializes in sourcing parts for vintage aircraft. Lucci said he is turning the company over to his son while he focuses full-time on his role as airport manager. He also owns a hangar and rents one at the airport. Lucci also logged 25 years in the United Stales Air Force and International Guard, retiring contract." “By discrepancy, you mean, it was difficult to track that money?” asked Commissioner Mark Doster. “Il was to pay an assistant up to $2,000 a month. Where thailiscrepanas a first sergeant. and (Lucci) was Wired as the On Tuesday morning, the county cy is board's committee of the whole looked assistant — he was not employed the whole time or the whole duration this over the contract for Lucci, which was unanimously passed by the Airport was going on. From what he got paid to what Mark Commission. The COW was got each month (didn't recommended it to the add up). We got to figure full board for approval. that out. (Administrator) Before the contract is airport board Eric (Zuzga) is looking ratified, it must get sim­ asked into that as we speak. ilar approval from the Callton asked if NoteHastings City Council. boom kept the money Both government enti­ and and Teunessen referred ties have members on him to Zuzga for an­ the Airport Commission and both must approve haVG swers. any expenses that exceed “That's the issue we're more looking into," Zuzga $5,000. said. “It was an issue that Lucci will receive for $4,916.67 per month and the airport boardj^sked me to look into at their will work for the airport not an last meeting and then as a contractor report back to them. I’ll employee for the county Eric Zuzga have more information Barry County Administrator or city. J! an issue that the for vou in the coming weeks. I he same issue came up in July when the Airport Commission inlcrsicwcd Noteboom, At one point in the inter­ view. he wa.s pressed on the topic and Notcb(x»m said that he spent more of his own money than the $2,000 he was receiving for an assistant and he had the documentation to prove it. Lucci was also asked about it during the interviews and said he was not on ihc job. or paid, for the full year. Lucci was selected as the new man­ ager on a 4-1 vote. The only no vote came from Ron Holley, a member of the Airport Commission for over two decades. Shortly after the decision, he wrote a letter to the commission resigning from his post. In the letter, Holley said that Nolcboom may have “stepped on some toes" ■S4- Ib .1 " I -f s Wi- I 1 : JW it Ctjcfi" said. "That airport out there is beautiful place now and a lot of it has to do with the fact Mark Noteboom put a lot of s time into It," he added. dis^ fish fries, an ice cream social and chicken dinners dolling the weekend s Continued from Page 1 Woodland Homecoming attendees with large appetites were in luck as well, with free pancake breakfasts, <1 4 .1^' * * ’ I s.. *1 I I i : 1 ■ J b 's »> J i 10 •x « SSfOSHlto J * 4 plans wee COfTi » Ar J i TwaiJniJffSJKKisedfcr f iisaifs^K; TTT* p« : VW 4 I J am « f Y . '.A? ril I 0H I 4* I 9 t r I* •t L t -> J I fl 4 I 4 •S I g V * ** •f ♦? t 4 w* St MS ' it ^9r' « t 1 J V — -J Barry County, Administrator .Erie Zuzga (left) and Airport Manager Gino Lucci (right) fteld questions from the county board's committee of the whole on Tuesday morning. Courtesy photo J ^'sWjulsMiS^fc - ------- V a hn4« 5 * J ;as iMs^fsiitaafcfc s K I ig- 4^ stiiiiiCiT01]iip!abi»il wkKggeMnniaitioU- A 3 . 1 <1 < * « 9 I I i. s programming. The Woodland Homecoming Celebration will return next year over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. * : y-t . Y 4 H '! ’ . uat ,T U t A & •Su* I Woodland’s royalty was honored on Saturday at a reception in the park following the parade. Pictured are (from left) 2024 Kiddie King Brave Wilkins, Kiddie Queen Ava Potter, Miss Woodland Adriane Weber, and Grand Marshals Chuck and Peg Armbruster. Photo by Molly Macieod • 1 z w rote in the letter. Still. Tcuncsscn made sure to give credit to Notebixtm and his legacy. I should mention, Mark Noteboom was there for 16 years and when he first started there and Larry Baum got involved there ... they put their heads together and figured out a way to make that airport self sufficient Teuncssen WOODLANDERS me to look jntO at theMaSt meeting then repOft bdCk them. I’ll information you in the coming weeks, yj ■ he never played favorites and enforced the rules objctlivc. “It is difficult for me to stay on this board and watch someone who cares deeply as 1 do for this airport be cast aside and not listened to by what, in my opinion, is a hostile board.” Holley ife wt. fwnciJWwn I 4 •K n Trumpet players in the Lakewood High School Marching Band march down M-43 in downtown Woodland on Saturday, Photo by Molly Macieod > ’jas •< iL'ii fesoilist I BARRY COUNTY SUBSTANCE USE LISTENING SESSIONS SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS ON SUBSTANCE USE IN BARRY COUNTY ; lie® •' ♦ *» J Individuals with Lived Experience ' »>. ,>x Tuesday, September 3, 2024: . Tyden Center (121 S Church St. Hastings, Ml) 10am-12pm OR 3pm-5pm Community Members *> . >1 Su . ass' > ^ai Xi * ‘ 1 Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Gift card incentives are available. Registration is not required. I * SUPJJ y. 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A.< I v'. 1 Mk e 4ii., iX;; 3 Thursday, September 5, 2024 complex to Middleville Staff Writer t‘ • THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 __ * 1 J S "•* ^3=a 4 < 1 •I '.B V * « inthepart( ‘Akfefe ® King Brave •^^fetedtadAdnaneWebe r,af)d room units. Rental rates would have to be determined, but could range The Middleville Village Council has from $1,457 to $2,000 a month for a selected a Grand Rapids-based develone-bedroom unit and from $1,700 to oper to move ahead with development $2,600 for a two-bedroom, Taylor said. of the village-owned property at 36 “We’ll do a multi-layered market State St. study that will include, obviously, an The council last week voted 6-1 appraisal, where a (certified) appraiser to direct village staff to work with will verify the rental rates in Barry CopperRock Construction on a devel­ County. We typically also do our own opment agreement for the 3.4-acre site independent research based on other near the Thomapple River, which is projects in ±e marketplace,” Taylor currently a parking lot. CopperRock said. was chosen from among three appli­ Other proposals were submitted by cants who responded to the village’s local resident Thomas Lyons and the request for proposals for the property Middleville campus of Thomapple CopperRock has proposed con­ Valley Church. Lyons proposed struction of a 42-unit apartment comconstruction of six owner-occupied plex, consisting of two three-story duplexes on the site. TVC, which woodframe buildings, along with currently uses the 36 State St. site for a playground area and greenspace. overflow parking for its Sunday wor­ CopperRock is developing a 135-unit ship services, proposed construction of apartment project and community a larger auditorium and a “compassion center building along the Thomapple center that would house counseling River in the city of Hastings, dubbed services and a food pantry. The church the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts, that is offered to purchase the property at a about to break ground. cost of $120,000. Village President Mike Cramer spoke The site was recently rezoned into in favor of the CopperRock propos­ a new zoning category called “tran­ al, pointing to a need that has been sitional industrial.” The category had documented in studies by the Barry been recommended when the village County Chamber for more housing in last updated its master plan in 2021. Middleville. The village’s Planning Commission “We’ve ... known, thanks to our last earlier this month recommended the census, that our housing in the village is out of balance,” Cramer said. “We council approve either the CopperRock have far too many single-family homes or Lyons projects, saying they were and not enough rental opportunities. It more in line with the spirit of the mas­ doesn’t really allow for our graduating ter plan. classes of the last five years to have “I like the fact that CopperRock someplace to move into if they want to starts and finishes (its projects), com­ plete. It provides another 42 rental stay here. They have to look outside of the community. They cannot afford to units for Middleville,” said Trustee live here.” Richard Hamilton, the council’s liaison CopperRock senior construction and to the planning commission. development specialist Greg Taylor At an Aug. 7 Planning Commission told the council its proposal for 36 meeting, Hamilton said CopperRock’s State St. would call for market-rate plans were complete to the point that ? apartments, targeting renters whose “they could start today.” incomes range from 80 to 120 percent Trustee Steve Baldry agreed the of the community’s median income. development focus for the site should “Our proposed project is not be on housing. designed to be an affordable housing “I would rather see it be used for project,” Taylor told council memto-fr^housing than-for another parking lot,. - especially when 1 look at tilt .tax rev4 “It’s mora of a wor&orce or attainSble^ 1 J .4^ .V <* I •»* I •r honsmg.” Taylor proposed a 15-to-l § Worith nue that would come from ferent proposals,” Baldry said.’ ? f : I timeline for construction. Apartments would be one-bedroom and two-bed- dif- f I The village-owned property at 36 State St. is 3.4-acre ste near the Vanlv^r?,!rh7'' I I 'o‘ '°‘^3ted next to Thornapple ® valley Church. Google Street View for the village’s business community. (ft When you have (42) units versus 12, that’s more people eating at restau­ rants, that’s more people going to River Bend Yoga,” Smith said. “Those are important places that get a lot of business because there’s more people here. That’s a big consideration.” Trustee Makenzi Peters was the lone dissenting vote. She backed TVC’s proposal. “(The church) provides huge bene­ fits, especially to our youth — outside of school programming, there’s very limited youth options around,” Peters said. A development agreement would 4 require CopperRock to build the apart­ ment project within a three-year time period, or ownership of the site would revert back to the village, Cramer said. One of the issues that could be addressed in a development agreement regards how much of the site is within the 100-year flood plain. CopperRock representative Ryan Brown earlier this month told the planning commission that he would seek to have an updated study done to see exactly how much of the site falls within the flood plain. Parking areas, greenspace and walk­ ways could be located in the flood plain, but not any occupied buildings, he said. I I I 4^ MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING 7 : 4 h •> •a Visit us online at Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber mihomepaper I com 5^' ■ Same Day Installation • I • «r f I I New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. 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As a high school prin­ cipal, there is some±ing always going on in the building that has helped with learning the pace of the job,” Wright said. “We would work on many com­ pliance tasks as a team, so I am somewhat familiar with those processes. “Also, the superintendent at Plainwell, Matt Montange, has been extremely helpful and is always avail­ able if I have questions for him,” Wright added. All school districts have challenges. DK Schools is no exception, but there is strength in numbers and one common thread; keeping the best interests of the students at the top of the list. “As a small district, it is challeng­ ing to balance budget and needs. Everybody wears many different hats, n Wright continued. “But we all focus on what is best for kids. I feel like it will be a great year for Delton.” For some, it’s lonely at the top, but not if strong teachers and administra­ tion teams exist. ftft It can be lonely at the top, but 1 feel blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of educators and adminis­ trators that are all supportive,” Wright explained. Most recently, Dr. Anne Crylen, who has been in education for 20 years and holds a doctorate in educational leadership, joined the superintendent’s administration team. Before Crylen, the BOE approved Jim Hogoboom as the high school principal, with nearly 30 years of expe­ rience and commitment to the district. ftft A good admin team needs a solid and stable leader at the top. Dr. Wright has helped us put together an excep­ tional team in all buildings, which has set us up for a great start to the school year,” Osborne said. “He is not afraid to make tough decisions and will find the answers you are looking for if he doesn’t know at the time.” 5^ As the new superintendent, Dr. Jeremy Wright enters his first semester at Delton Kellogg Schools. File photo by Karen Turko-EhrighI / I I I SUPERINTENDENT r I V rs Continued from Page 1 !■ 'RI I I — from the Medical Compliance Team Company to create ±e emergency operations plan for the entire DK School District. Wright explained that the team would come in and spend a couple of days working with local police officers and emergency planner Jim Yarger. The company will create a manual for all teachers that will spell out what to do in the case of an emergency. The staff will also receive training on the standard response protocol, which standardizes safety in the school district. A new year means new teachers and faculty for the new superintendent to work with daily. Wright said the sup­ port has been outstanding. “Organizations like the Partners In Education group (PIE) and the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF) are all super supportive of our teachers and students,” Wright said. President of the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF) Marsha Bassett said the foundation fully supports Wright and welcomes him as he will join the grant commit­ tee this month. “It is critical for Delton Kellogg and A I 4I 4 m it X' r I F IN iO'i* -J t ♦ .4 r-t 4t I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC®© Financial Advisor * 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 During your working income before deciding on years, you know where an appropriate withdrawal your income is coming from rate. because you’re working. • Social Security - You But once you retire, you’ll can start collecting Social have to identify your income Security at age 62, but your sources, know how much payments will be much you can expect from them higher if you wait until and know how to manage your full retirement age, them to help support a which will be between 66 retirement that could last and 67. 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WWW HastingsBanner com 4 [HI- HASl INGS BAMHER Thursday, September 5, 2024 County administrator works to meet people, understand the organization ests than Michael, so 1 might be more f Bl’ Jayton Bussa Eric Zuzga's first week on the job was Zuzga are certain things (you have to do) with the job but the development side of the county, that’s my background and I love that sluff. So, you’ll see me al the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (meefings), at the land bank and working with the ^^^^■|||||||||||||^^ 91^ both “Week one was really just try ing suck everything out of Michael s brain and understand what’s going on and what he's done over the last 30 years. It was a full week,” Zuzga said with a laugh, referring to long-time Barry County Administrator Michael Brown. * Il's not an easy feat to pick the brain of someone who has been in a position for 30 years, but that was the objective for Zuzga last week as he spent his first weelys the new Barry County administratorAs outgoing administrator. Brown stuck around for a week to make himself accessible and work with Zuzga on the A ’j J A 1 .3 chamber.” The biggest learning curve for Zuzga will come with the size of the organi­ zation. Before his work with the city of Marshall, Zuzga was village manger for the Village of Quincy for 15 years. Moving up to Marshall was a big step for Zuzga and the move to Barry County could be considered an even bigger leap. However, whether it is Marshall or the Village of Quincy, Zuzga said that the issues remain largely the same across all communities. ‘‘They’re a lot ofthe same issues. Jobs, people want jobs. How do we afford keep providing the level of services we provide? It’s the same things every community faces. Some are in better situations than others. Michael left a great situation here. Marshall’s in a good I f ( I New Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga chats with county commissioners hand-off of the county. Zuzga was flying solo this week as he takes on day-to-day duties of the county while working to become acquainted with the county that he now holds the during a meeting last month Photo by Jayson Bussa styles. Open doors and working to make considered a draw back when it comes sure everyone’s on the same team. I’m to filling a predecessor’s shoes. While not coming in trying to say ‘Hey, I’m the Zuzga admits he’s not trying to be Mi­ boss, do everything.’” chael Brown 2.0, he did say that, in his Zuzga comes to the interactions with Brown, county after five years £ A I have he does notice some par­ serving the City of Mar­ allels. different shall — three of those as “There will be dilferDirector of Community interests than I think that’s ences Services. Being on the Michael (Brown), inherent to the process planning, zoning and where you get different so i might be developing side of gov­ people in there and things ernment, Zuzga said he more involved in will change a little bit ” expects to be more active Zuzga said. “However, some areas than in that facet of the county from what I saw of Mi­ he was. 99 than maybe Brown was. chael and heard about “I have different inter­ Eric Zuzga him, we have very similar reins of, and also lives in. “This week is really getting into the organization,” said Zuzga, who lives on Long Lake. “Obviously we have the budget going on right now, so making sure 1 understand all of that. Il s about getting out and meeting the department heads, judges, all the stall. Really, it s about understanding the organization. I think over the next 120 days I will try to get out and go to some of the town­ ship board (meetings) and city council (meetings) and just meet people.” Following on the heels of a long­ time administrator like Brown can be beneficial when tapping in to his vast institutional knowledge but can also be fast *»*>x na I T situation.” Meanwhile, Brown’s retirement was very short-lived. The Barry County resident is now serving as the Vice President of Finance and Accounting for the Small Business Association of <<£ >>» S^'*'**' Michigan (SBAM). Brown links up with a familiar face at SBAM, whose president and CEO is Brian Calley, former Ionia County commissioner, state representative and Jeas?^ -a.'/I i {vn lieutenant governor. Barry County Administrator 9 Hl i Vi X * T 3 ?A 9* t jse I I I I i I V • w'«f***L Land Bank to purchase riverfront building, demolish it • .. DO YOU REMEMBER? »*. •»*'- v; »*1^ uff w* * 4 ftj / / 1* > ft' I Hi s •■x/S . -J * r X « I g3 * ’*»r ■l^ I r?». f / <v Ik I A JI * 1 r* I* ■i •r’ rT » • __ } -I J r.; A I I •* 'xA ■1-^ . ,W2 ^7 I f..' I z Jm * I <x -r* *« r z I ; t *1 ♦ JensinSsMiiOailliilcfi i . w w 4 < ■ •v 4< t lieffiillelissaCafisteri asterMTijis a 1 *•- < t iiaaiBiii : rrwtfi The former, now-vacant DesignWear building at 118 W. Main Street in Middleville will be purchased by the Barry County Land Bank and torn down i 1 The Barry County Land Bank plans to leverage a short-term loan to purchase a vacant, riverfront building in Middleville and immediately demolish it.. Jennifer Heinzman, President and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance and a member of the Barry County Land Bank Authority Board, spoke to county commissioners on Tuesday morning during their meeting of the committee of the whole. She asked for them to recommend that the county board sign off on an agreement between the land bank and the Barry Community Foundation for a $100,000 loan to purchase the former home of DesignWear, a local clothing, screen printing and embroidery operation that was once located at 118 W. Main Street. 15 F % i DID YOU SEE? 1 I I f PUTTING A LID ON IT I I I I I ft I r J i'-;w^* I ! •v I? I r J-> » LVa I J ’ »' f, A • *• rS f * J'S'i Crews put together the « ball on the new water tower in Barry Township late last month. The water tower ball is called the I I 1 .1 » I r I t V 1 < I1 I I 1 r' I I I I I 'J V, i Vf lit H 1 I > the tower is ready to be r painted. Photo by Jim Wensel / 5 J water in the 200,000-gallon water tank will be stored in the ball. Now that the ball is together, 41 • •* MW xW X. I . wl ^^24to!tetearc ^ifidSfiaCiKler / JlSSSlh^ ib . .31 / sH \ I • A9 s« I * •*' V r CENTRAL ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS * OOK A. M — BANNER JUNE 6, 1991 — WIAGt Central Elementary School Principal David Arnold serves cake and ice cream to James Mediros to help celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary. Students and staff 2V 'as Ute had a special birthday program that included an assembly, music, a slide presen­ « >a’ I * *v’ JJ •w ** I* ^-1* * . W.' ri* *2 tation and treats on the lawn. • I’ vvv « * DEBATE Continued from Page 1 in addition to a portion of Maple Grove township. The existence and utilization of the county board’s Personnel and Human Services Committee continues to cause friction amongst commissioners as con­ versations continue on whether the fair­ ly new committee should stick around. Campbell, for months now, has been outspokenly against the committee, which held the first of its monthly meetings in March. The four-person committee was designed vet various recommendations regarding all things related to personnel and human ser­ vices. The committee’s recommenda­ tion go to the full board for approval, but Campbell has been unsatisfied with the process, saying he should be involved in the process before that. My four townships elect me to be in the ball game, not sitting on the side­ line waiting for someone else to have the input on these items,” Campbell said once again last week. “1 am strongly not in favor of this Personnel and Human Services.” When commissioners formed the committee, it garnered strong support — Campbell even voted for it. Once he saw the process in action, he admitted that the vote was a mistake. “As I have said before, I made a mistake and voted in favor of it when it came about,” Campbell said. “It was put on at a time when we were all thinking about hiring our new adminis­ trator. I was thinking this was going to be a tool for that so it was my blunder 4ft A single pedestal spheroid. Sixty-five percent of the > ftC’ The business has since relocated to 402 Thornton Street, also in Middleville. The loan from the community founda­ tion will be very short-term as grant fund­ ing will be used to repay it right away. Meanwhile, ±e land bank’s timeline for the vacant property would be to close on Sept. 11 and tear the building down on Sept. 12 in order to meet the required timeline for grant funding. Not only is the building vacant, but it was left with a missing wall after the demolition of the former Baby Bliss facility adjacent to DesignWear. Un­ knowingly, the facilities had a shared wall, which was demolished. Demolishing the DesignWear building frees up prime, riverfront real estate. Heinzman said that there is already a developer interested in the property and she will be meeting with them next week. I f 9 I* *• on Sept. 12. Photo by Greg Chandler t, f Inc a ^f'*‘ I ft • 9 Jayson Bussa Editor I tTLIIe •• 1 ( r nKMM i 4* ft A 3 - ft 9 ’A < J I I JR kJ V. J till (• iHl 9 M A 7 r f w A Hi 4* •-» iT’WW e jciasj •r I 9* f r t <4 z** I t i x.> i »■ , ■ A I u. • • —.' •<- ^*1 . • I T !T i. .•-V - I 90 • for voting in favor of this at all in the first place.” Mark Doster, who first served on the board over a decade ago, has been a proponent of not only the Personnel and Human Services Committee, but he would like to see even more spe­ cialized committees formed to save time and put more focused attention on these various issues. “We’ve gone through it as a full board twice,” said Doster, as com­ missioners discussed the proposal for the sheriffs department. "If you have questions regarding it, you have every opportunity to speak on it and represent your townships. We cannot serve — all of us on every single board that we have. ...We delegate that authority to review the first versions of a recommendation all the time. You get the (meeting) minutes, you’re able to contact those individuals, you’re able to show up to those committee meet­ ings if you choose to. To me, it doesn’t pose as big of a problem.” Campbell said the two would have to agree to disagree. Mike Callton, who also served on the board back when it heavily utilized specialized committees, said that the county should fully commit to either a committee structure or handle every­ thing with its committee of the whole. I think both systems work. I’ve been on both,” Callton said. “But what we have now is something in the middle where we have a committee of the whole and we have a building and grounds committee and personnel committee. Why are we doing that if a committee of the whole works? X 'H v> i » I •* 4 Ik w 1 * -'X s i X <■ I * « v> i' fc'L ' s • , * ft' ft I >1 *-• *,• .w ’•.fi i'a mI*' *1 1 « I %c >4:^’ *4 > i I s ft I I 1 I I i • t I ’ftl k ft «>X X d *1 ♦ •% I * ♦♦ ♦ ♦ Chcagj. ; s �.com ■I ' BI 1 1 I * In I 'Av * Won’t you be my neighbor? Fifty-five years ago, in what seminal episode children’s show Offl l^ogers and ^mcerClemmons,a black police officer, cooled ofiT on a hot sum- »T''> ' 1 ‘ 4<\ * a ■3- A * •*. 55 ai'i: i .!^l ft- it .'J k CTk ueuieuaE ■'i L' ? S' t. *4 ■TP j yet here we are 2000 years later. Perhaps Fred Rogers was on J I to something with his simple and beautiful act of sharing a .1^ children’s pool with Officer Clemmons. What if the remedy soaking their feet in for a polarized and polarizing a children's pool. In 1969 ■ pvvi. in lyoy, most culture isn’t better social media public pools in America were still Rev. Danny posts or sharing the latest meme segregated; one of the last hold­ Quanstrom blasting our opponents? What outs of Jim Crow. Fred Rogers, if we were called to something a Presbyterian minister, used his much more analog than that? p atform to advocate for unity in the midst What if a response to the division we or a polarized and polarizing culture. experience today is that simple question Fast forward to 2024; while many we remember Fred Rogers singing to us, things have changed, some things are “Won’t you be my neighbor?” I believe reminiscent ofthat time. Thanks be to God that one of the most effective and most that America isn't as segregated as it was, that people of color have opportunities to faithful things we can do right now is to be neighborly towards one another; to eat work and represent themselves in ways they formerly couldn’t. At least one thing together, play together, work together, sti II reflects that divided time in American celebrate toge±er, mourn together, and, history; how polarized we’ve all become. yes, worship toge±er. After all, Jesus had More than ever, thanks to social media a thing or two to say about how we are to and the internet, we functionally live in live towards our neighbors. silos and echo chambers; where the only This is why Hastings Church of the opinions and perspectives we encounter Nazarene is holding our first ever “Won’t reflect our own or push us further from You Be My Neighbor” Sunday this week one another. on Sept. 8. In the midst of a dividing sea­ As a local clergy member this divide son in our culture, especially during an grieves me. I am also ^ieved that the election cycle, we believe that the Church church has not made a visible impact on should not drive people apart from one providing a remedy for this division and another but bring them toge±er. If we has, in some instances, perpetuated and are to take Christ’s High Priestly Prayer capitalized on it. I’m reminded of Jesus’s seriously, our worship should lead to prayer before he was crucified what is greater unity, not greater entrenchment. called the High Priestly Prayer. As record­ So, Hastings, from this local pastor, let ed in John 17, Jesus prays that his disciples me ask, “Won’t you be our neighbor?’ would be one as he and the Father are one. Rev. Danny Quanstrom is the leadpas­ Jesus prays for unity among his people. tor at Hastings Church ofthe Nazarene. 'V V., the HASTINGS BANNER SDvcntt. The buck stays here! Mishit JI V- Spond it here, Kaop it hora F * Invest In Your Community. t (I V 7-X k •l Group if » . I* « BIRTH Z” Joshua Madden of Hastings. ANNOUNCEMENTS A I 5i Charles Robert Cary, born at Corewall Health Pennock on August 16, 2024 to Clara Cary'and Joseph Cary of Hastings. Nova Reign Denney, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 8, 2024 to Heather Denney and Anthony Denney of Hastings. 4 ’ IJ 4 I r : I f ■ 4 i' td L s I • •• [ J Oaklee Katheryn Madden, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 10, 2024 to Madison Hayes and , banner JUNE 6,1991' I. J IK for voting “I’'®” CB Take the next step to a better paying job! Wayne Martin Tinkler. Jr., Hastings and Sarah Lynn McCord, Hastings 4 A.ff •> * L 1 ■ i. ■■■ Elizabeth Joy Postma, Hastings and David Tyler Bleish, Grand Rapids AtI # » r ■■■ ■■■ Kf J • Job search services Grant John Gustafson, Cincinnati, OH and Sydney Gabrielle Stigge, Cincinnati, OH ■■■ > • Career coaching ■■■ Nicole Renae Gutierrez, Middleville and David Brandyn Minick, Middleville propona' • Computer skills training ■■■ Cecilia Ann O'Reilly, Chicago. IL and Nicholas Raymond Schultz, Chicago, IL ftbissiiS’’ DEK" A-** 1 I WrIRKS!. Caitlynn Marie Thomson, Delton LICENSES ** r I Learn about free: AAARRIAGE fc a steps As classes returned to session at Barry County Christian School this week ,two of the school’s three campuses did so under new leadership. Last week, the school’s executive director Brandon Strong announced Clint Dickerson would take over as principal at the BCCS’s flagship cam­ pus in Hastings while the school hired Jessica Hunter to serve as principal at the Middleville campus. Both hirings were effective as of Aug. 1. Dickerson has spent three years teach­ ing at BCCS’s Hastings campus and also carries with him experience as both a manager and a small business owner. In our society, I seethe decline in free thinking in my generation and want to ensure the upcoming generations don’t lose the ability to think for themselves,” Dickerson said. “I am excited to be at a classical Christian school where we are raising a generation of critical thinkers.” At the Middleville campus, which is located inside Leighton Church in Leighton Township, Hunter takes the reins of the school, bringing with her a history of administrative experience having spent nearly a decade as senior management forthe Grand Rapids-based senior living community Vista Springs. “My focus is on the eternal impact of our students knowing Christ as their Savior,” she said. “1 believe in raising future leaders who understand the truth of God’s Word while standing firm on His foundation. Barry County Christian School kicked off on Tuesday with the first day of class­ es. The school also maintains a campus in Woodland, located within Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. I ^MICHIGAN Hudson and Olivia Carpenter (twins), born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 17, 2024 to Natasha Jensen and Tyler Carpenter. EBRATES 60 TE® * ?5e Editor • (EJ’TllAL ELEME^W^ •• k JAYSON 6USSA e ■■■ V J Residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, elec­ tronics, leftover medications and tires at a collection this Saturday, Sept. 7, The collection will run from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the Bany Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materials; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles and motor oil (10-galIon limit). Additionally, electronics includmg computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, tablets and more will be collected for no charge. Those disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are asked to do­ nate $10. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medications can dispose of those, too. Medica­ tions need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Personal informa­ tion should be crossed out. A grant from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is allowing locals to take advantage of a one­ time tire drop-off at this month’s hazardous waste collection. Up to 10 household tires per car can be dis­ posed of next weekend. No business tires will be accepted. Materials not accepted on Satur­ day include asbestos, latex paint, propane tanks, commercially gen­ erated waste, radioactive material, explosives, unknown wastes, speak­ ers in wooden cases and tires caked heavily with dirt. More information on this week­ end’s hazardous waste collection can be found at barrycountyrecycles. org. Those with questions are asked to call 269-798-4107. Jensyn Elisabeth Michal Mutch, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 16, 2024 to Elisabeth Mutch and Alexander Mutch of Clarksville. Evelyn Melissa Caris, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 10, 2024 to Rebecca Caris and Austin Caris of Hastings. S’* Barry County Christian hires two new principals for Hastings, Middleville campuses Household hazardous waste collection is Saturday ■■■ - •I* * 5 Thursday, September 5, 2024 i Terra Lynn Carpenter, Wayland and Dakota Sky Meyers, Delton David Wayne Sutherland, Delton and ^41 I /•f r .1 Trade Adjustment Assistance oftte >1 % * f' r j ;» 1 J r PLUS: Ask US if you qualify COMING AUCTION > Z. s’. for Trade Assistance Act benefits! 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Sf 9Milow**' ’X i ^iiij 4 reign ford Ex( if I ■•’1 A r ■■ .3 .A ... *?-' • ;--J5 .1' ? f J , ’1 . . ■ r. �I 6 Thursday, September 5, wvAv.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 2024 * t X 7 y 1 OBITUARIES r I i <’ aj r* «— I r I K * VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Jf T . iW Jerald Arnold Hurless Johnny Ray Scarbrough Johnny Ray Scarbrough, age 80, passed away on August 26, 2024. Johnny was born to Farmer and Maxie (McJunkin) Scarbrough on June 29,1944, in Battle Creek. Johnny's professional life was marked by over three decades of dedicated service as a groundskeeper at Gull Lake View Golf Resort, where his passion for green spaces could thrive. He also contributed several years of hard work to Clark Equipment. Johnny’s commitment to his profession was second only to his devotion to his loved ones. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Paula Scarbrough: grandchildren, Nathan and Ryan Green; sisters, Kay Cross and Karen (Bill) < * I »* 1 > «> ■> 1 Worship Together ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus fc To The World Around COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH tr Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy P.O. Box 8, Hastings. 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 301 E. State Rd,, P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Website: www.hastingsfree Website: www.lifegatecc.coni. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday w w w.cbchastings .org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoelzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Peter Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. p.m. Bible Study and Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. study and prayer time 6:30 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 — p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. MI 49050. Wednesday night Bible Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. r/iij information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A V Graphic,! HMKS FlberglSM Products r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 /• » 4 Z ialZMiix^ ■"^-i>” H 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 AwmsumBF HoHJoelbobAEqilpDat 1301W. Green st. Hastings 945-9541 4 . < HI I lolilis OO '3' ff’.' -jr*' Z,1iich be ijfl) issthanfiff ? 9^ 0 Xiwfc* 4!’“ OffI 1*’ . fcr wife 4 ■ " r. * 1 ■ w Flip1 -r r-^ <hl 9 f 3: 1**^ .•» V r; IJS jcn?» ** !X * e bw «ll Iff J -scrr or J U’.X -B •* » I I <aA •k' MSTQ 'k rwimsw Ca’ot 4 ittitnwKBis&r- r 1:^r c:: J I fj V W i f: .* IB ! k •W J *1/f >JRiwi II n: Jll ',3 F i * ‘•aaciR. «x 1. *** s V ■t? 0, 1 I - I ▼ -«»4. iaji >5 * f li I *3, I 1**^ ^3.6 • « ■■'•inqu '■ and Mark kr ®®. Sheren, great-grandchildren ^i'don (Emily) Hopkins, Aiden H(jpkins. Lylee Jane Hopkins. Karsten (Emily) Weeldreyer, Hannah Weeldreyer.Jorin Weeldreyer. Isabella Sheren Christian Sheren, Ava Sheren Ana Sfieren TiPnna DeHaan, William DenSn, anjI Jame? DeHaan, William DeHaan preat-great-grandson, Matthias Weeldreyer, along with many nieces "A Sends. and friends. Gre sSph?'?® a’ ‘he SSn?®®*Methodist Church of a m wi h f S®P‘-14, 202 at 11 at the Hacti a®'''''ae to follow k X « wlTt. ,s 'lEl n sJ s. *1 ! a ■t s - > 7^ S'Sv'' 3^ k '* 1 5 SA Mr ** V * (t « > . *. *I V .A - H ! It visit WWW. girrbachfuneralhome.net. » *5 ’ *< * ♦ * % I ‘1 ’ s s ’ 'I « k»« A • s ant Ti^I the Hastings Women’s Club. A special memory was her 100th birthday celebration in 2021 that was attended by a host of family and friends. > Veroia also treasured the fact that she lived long enough to become a great-greatgrandmother. Veroia was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Siblings, LaMar, Lloyd, LaVeta, Wilver, Donavan. and Treva. remembered by her son, Ronald (Rhonda) Catherman of Crystaldaughter Sandra (Lynn) Sheren of Jenison; Catherman, Rachel (Adam) Hopkins, Sarah (Dirk) t *•». •< <^ ‘1^ ♦' ^3r ■*a»afe ■m ♦ ♦ ’i sill hit t:v;>e ten 5 .I - VM Ml; Veroia Ionia Mills I » ' Vic 5 .K** I f .y Veroia Iona (Fisher) Mills of Hastings, Ml, departed this world on August 22, 2024 to join her Savior in everlasting life. She was born in Edon, Ohio p on Sunday, July 31,1921 as the oldest child of Wavel B. and Edith Mae (Ball) Fisher. ra Growing up on a farm with an outhouse and travelling by horse and buggy, Veroia saw incredible changes during her long life. She married Max Catherman on April 2, 1940, the same year that she graduated ’ from Athens (Ml) High School. Together they had two children, Ronald and Sandra. Later, on August 28,1970, she married Wayne S. Mills. They relished more than 30 years of marriage together until Wayne’s death, pursuing many activities with their wide collection of friends. Avid square and round dancers, they enjoyed being a part of dancing clubs in Florida, Texas, and Michigan, including as members of the Ringo Swingo group in Hastings. They ... .icn were also faithful long-time members of the Hastings United Methodist Church. Until her final days, Veroia lived independently and remained incredibly active including driving until she turned 100 years old. She loved social activities especially card parties, with her many friends and was the organizer of her euchre club well into her 103rd year. Veroia was an election worker and hospital volunteer until late into her 90s serving as a member of the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board and accumulating more than 1500 hours of volunteer time. She was also a proud 35-year member of ■< I Pauline Armstrong, age 88 of, | Michigan winters in Florida. The Hastings, Ml passed away on I couple also enjoyed fall color tours August 30,2024, in Wayland. Ml. | in Northern Michigan and visiting Pauline was born in Hope I Myrtle Beach. Township, on March 14.1936, a I Pauline is survived by her daughter of the late Marguerite I daughters Brenda Martell, I (DeMott) and Keet Tobias. I Mary (Brad) Paas, Lisa (David) She was raised in Hope C Armstrong; siblings, Lois Township and attended a one I (Don) Bowers, Ron Tobias, I room schoolhouse, Hinds I Jerry Tobias; sister-in-law, Country School, later graduating " Margaret Armstrong; her six from Hastings High School in 1954. After grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren completing her education, she worked at which were her pride and joy. Hastings Manufacturing for a short time, She was preceded in death by her husband, as a Key Punch Operator. On February 14, Philip; siblings, Margie Slocum, Edger Tobias, 1958, Pauline married Philip Armstrong. Richard Tobias; brother-in-law. Jack Slocum; Philip and Pauline constructed a new sister-in- law, Phyllis Tobias, Carol Tobias, home in 1962 where they raised their Renee Stockham, Virginia Tobias; brother-in_ a _._> _ . I _ • I AB«j f'/ family together. The couple was tflafrie'd ''law, Norman Armstrong and son-in-laws, Cliff for 51 plus years when Philip preceded Morse and Dick Martell. ’ her in death on November 1, 2009. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, ' Pauline remained a very strong and Sept. 7,2024 at 11 a.m. at the Daniels independent woman until she moved Funeral Horne-Hastings, conveniently located from her home in 2020. at 1401 North Broadway. Hastings, Ml. Pauline loved her home, and enjoyed The family will receive visitors on Friday, taking care of her family’s households’ Sept. 6, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. at the Daniels needs and thoroughly enjoyed attending Funeral Horne-Hastings and also one hour all the children’s and grandchildren’s prior to the service on Saturday, Sept. 7. events. When her family was young, 2024 from 10 to 11 a.m. Pauline participated for many years with Guests are invited to remain at the funeral the Hendershot Ladies Aide Group, which home immediately following the funeral was a neighborhood association that met service for a time of fellowship and Luncheon monthly to organize neighborhood needs. at the Daniels Funeral Horne-Hastings. Pauline was well known throughout the Interment will take place following the Hastings area as an Avon Representative, funeral luncheon at Cedar Creek Cemetery. a service which she provided for over 30 Memorial contributions can be made years. She also served for many years as in Pauline’s name to the American Heart a volunteer for Pennock Hospital. After her Association. daughters were raised, Pauline worked for Funeral arrangements have been a couple local clothing stores. entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Along with her husband, the couple enjoyed Hastings, ML conveniently located at 1401 going out to dinner and breakfast with many North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further friends at several of the local restaurants. For details please visit our website at wvw. many years Philip and Pauline escaped the danielsfuneralhome.net. J JI 9^' Pauline Armstrong ''■1 - J WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship x- s e at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ! 4 ’’J J Michael Dennis Perkins of the American and Michigan Bar Michael Dennis Perkins, of Flint, age Association. 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Michael was a very intellectual Ascension Genesys Hospital. individual, who was an avid reader, Private graveside service will be collected ink wells and fountain pens, held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in writing and purchasing antiques. Hastings, Ml. Michael retired as Assistant In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Rose Church, 805 South Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Jefferson Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 or Genesee in 1996. After retirement Michael went into Catholic Charities. Michael was born in Pittsburgh, PA on private law practice in the Flint area. Surviving are wife, Judeth; two February 16,1953, the son of the late Norman and Agness (Taffee) Perkins. brothers, Mark (Eileen) Perkins and He graduated from Powers Catholic John (Jeanne) Perkins; sister-in-law, High School Class of 1971. He received Teresa Lipe; brothers-in-law, George his Juris Doctorate from Cooley Law Dunlap and William Dunlap: several School in 1980. nieces, nephews and cousins. On June 23, 2002 Michael married He was preceded in death by his Judeth Dunlap. parents and brother-in-law, Terry Lipe. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Your condolences may be shared with Catholic Church. He was also a member the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com. can see him again someday. Jerald was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, and a great grandson. He is survived by his children, Dennis and Dianne (Bishop) Hurless, Christina and Odom Haley, Cindy Mcmanaway, and Daniel and Joleta (Driskill) Hurless. He had 12 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren. Visitation services will be from 5 till 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at Daniels Funeral Home- Hastings located at 1401 North Broadway in Hastings, Ml. Funeral services for Jerald will be at 1: p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Bible Missionary Church, 315 E. Marshall St., Hastings, Ml. Interment will immediately follow the service at Irving Cemetery with a luncheon to follow after burial, location to be determined. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Jerald Arnold Hurless, age 93, of Hastings, Ml went to be with Jesus on August 28, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. lA. He was born April 4,1931 to Kenneth and Hazel (Kaiser) Hurless. He was radically saved at the age of 16. He married his wife, Darlene (Strouse) Hurless on June 20,1952, after a brief courtship. Jerald worked at the E W Bliss company for 53 years. He was a lifelong resident of Hastings, ML He lived most of his life in a home he built from oak trees he cut down with his own hands. He loved to cut wood, work in the workshop, and help anyone in need. He was a charter member of the Hastings, Ml Bible Missionary Church. He lived his life as an example of what a true Christian man should be. He is rejoicing in heaven today with the Savior he loved with all of his heart, soul, mind, and strength. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knows him. He will remain forever in our hearts, and may we live our lives for Jesus so we Anthony; half-brother. Jerry Scarbrough; dear friend, Sherry Richey and work friend, Robin Taylor. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Scarbrough; daughter, Donna Scarbrough Green; half-brother, Ron Scarbrough; and Pam, the mother of his daughters. I Johnny's zest for life was evident in his hobbies. He found joy in playing golf, a sport he once taught at Fort Ord in California, bowling, fishing, tending to his garden and spending time with his beloved cat, Wyla. A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2025 at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Johnny’s family. r tf « �WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, September 5, 2024 X’ •» A S X* * •-ft A TURNING BACK THE PAGES 4 ' I* * i I° ■!> b s’-S *’d -^.7 X k ' u ' 1 «« «X -.‘S’ look at the history of Lakewood Church 1S AS J a® J11 «??? ffl99 BANNER SEPT. 5, 1991 CATHERINE LUCAS At about the same time, or very shortly after, that some early German settlers in Woodland Township northeast sections were organizing the Zion Lutheran Church, another group was meeting in the Red or Velte Schoolhouse. The Evangelical Indiana Conference of 1858 (only two years after the Zion Lutheran constitution was written) sent the Rev. Michael Kreuger into the Michigan territory to serve on the Calhoun Circuit, a distance of 69 miles. He found a group of German people in the northeast comer of Woodland Township who were eager to hear the word of God. He preached his first sermon to this group on Good Friday in 1859 in the schoolhouse. He would come every three or four weeks, and for the first four years, was paid about 23 cents a day, part of which he gave back to the church here. On Feb. 28, 1860, less than four years after the Zion Lutheran constitution was signed a few miles away. Rev. Kreuger helped form an Evangelical Association of German families who had been meeting in the schoolhouse or at Meyer’s church. Not much is known about the Meyer’s church, except that it was the first in Woodland Township and was built by the Meyers family next to what is still known as the Meyer’s cemetery at the very edge of Woodland Township. In fact, the cemetery is in Woodland Township, and the church was across the line in Ml'' K s 'vcSi'? IItU, *. > k < > s >2' * *• I Fr- X *« ■4. ' ft ®‘h)ng 4 r 5k I * ’• •> f DsMotf1 Sv, c •X. I Ar V ‘It ' •• * 1 t k« I* *« : ii'lS * 4 «eft«> n •:■ ** « I r 1 % «>« ' • 5- J ** >■ I •"Mi X • A •J »»* iS?‘k* 1' fife ..... fife I •- « T •k I • S' a <M ■ • 'ri* I* frSlSji’l b ***• c. jstiiEieJ >1 V 11 '-.xV <■< r 4 2!5?nersiiTlojseWs' I j ) Se(t{,202ItaMpitttoi(ii WHortsU^ Id Ss ratal I * H i! * . . * * • iO's '.epl? 4 r V r L X 5»i r 4 rA It WaisMlofBaffebBi t :x<v^ /J / * 4 WL.J1 WldiWWl* 9^ M * ’sw*l l 4^* ' r "t JI 1 r f y■ piilohsMiB a*,S«(tl ffltalOtollif!) • 1**4 7 *• » I 4 5?#? F <r«i * f I I- '*^3 WhclwitCalaftoW I i Ill ;. :■ ; .kM ) ® I « 3 *N •» W SgSsJ sK5if: VX- ! u* *► .*• . X'>-* c• 9^ p ># k «> I A »r a*' *230 -r 4 •tN WMAMl I «- M- « » § i . b 4 I "1 A V I I^BA 1 ye^la Ionia Hills I ’Mi* -im<< ■ Mid* --(uHailKiSi ( 4j I I J LbL [ 1 *1 /•J i 1 .4^ f iT Its?' » */* * The "Good Shepherd" antique stained-glass window mounted and lit inside Lakewood Church's sanctuary. I • I A ** r The Lakewood Church building in 1911. Odessa Township. The Meyers were a very large fam­ ily of early settlers and many of the children at one time held farms in a straight line across the top of the town­ ship. They also had their own church and cemetery. The 12 charter members were John Conrad Schuler, Christina Schuler, Frederick Wagner Sr., Anna Wagner, Adam Eckardt, Anna Eckardt, Frederick Eckardt Sr., Anna Barbara Eckardt, Gottlieb Miller, Christina Miller, John George Smith and Gottlieb Seyboldt. Shortly after the church’s organi­ zation, a Sunday school was started. Both church and Sunday school were in the German language. In Sunday school, the children learned their German ABCs, learned to spell and later to read. T The association was growing, and it was during the ministry of Rev. Truamater that it was realized that a place of worship was needed. Land was bought on the Rowlader farm two miles east and ‘^-rnile north of Woodland. This was on what is now Clark Road. A building was started and the exteri­ or finished when the contractor enlisted in the Union Army and left for the Civil War. The building was left unfin­ ished until after the end of the war, at which time it was finished by the same contractor. It was dedicated in 1866 by Bishop J.J. Escher. There are no photos of this early building. By 1886, the congregation decided they needed a more centrally locat­ ed building. On Aug. 19, 1896, 80 square rods of land were bought from Frederick and Anna Barbara Eckardt and Jacob and Mary Eckardt at the price of one dollar. Victor Eckardt is descended from this family and still (1991) owns the farm from which the land for the church was sold. In 1891, the Evangelical denomi­ nation suffered a great change and finally split into two denominations. They were the Evangelical Association and the United Evangelical Church, of which the Woodland Township church remained a part as the “Woodland Evangelical Association.” By the year 1902, the Rev. J.F. Kirn was sent to minister at the Woodland church. Until this time, all services had been in German, Rev. Kim’s children did not understand German so Mrs. Kirn taught an English Ian- ’ guage Sunday school class for her own children. Occasionally, Rev. Kim preached in English on Sunday evenings much to the displeasure of its original German members. In 1905, the Rev. W. Bulgrin was sent as minister. He started having English services every third or fourth Sunday. The older members disapproved, but it kept many of the younger people who would have otherwise left the church. The English language services became more frequent until all of the services were in that language. On Aug. 23, 1910, the church was Struck by lightning and destroyed. The third building of this society was built on the same location where it still stands today. It was dedicated on Julv 16,1911. During 1922, the two split denom­ inations reunited. The Evangelical Association and the United Evangelical Church became the Evangelical Church. In 1946, the Evangelical Church united with the United Brethren in Christ Church to form the Evangelical United Brethren Church. This church in Woodland Township became the Woodland Evangelical United Brethren Church. In 1958, the church bought the Olga Eckardt farm, consisting of 39 acres west of the church. The land was obtained for use of the house as a parsonage. When the Lakewood school district was organized early in the 1960s and Lakewood High School was built between Lake Odessa and Woodland, the area around the school began to be known as “Lakewood.” In 1967, the Lake Odessa and Woodland Evangelical United Brethren Churches united and were known afterward as the Lakewood First Evangelical United Brethren Church. On April 21, 1968, after many years of planning, the Evangelical United Brethren denomination merged with the Methodist Episcopal denomination to form the United Methodist Church, the largest Protestant merger in history. This, of course, changed the name of the Lakewood E.U.B. Church to the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Today, in 2024, the church is known as Lake wood Church. Late in 1968, the erection of a new church building was started on land west of the existing church. Construction lasted throughout the win­ ter and spring of 1969. On June 8, 1969, the first Sunday morning worship service in the new church was held. The congregation outgrew its new building in less than 20 years, and in 1984 the present sanctuary was started. The 1968 building and the original building were alt joined into one complex with the building in the middle becoming a fellowship hall with a kitchen, library and some Sunday school rooms. The old church had been made into Sunday school rooms in 1975. The sanctuary and the fellowship hall are completely handi­ capped accessible. During the time the new sanctuary was being built, a church family found a historic antique stained-glass window from an old Methodist church in a bam belonging to an auctioneer near Bath, N.Y. They purchased the window and returned home to Lake Odessa, where members of the family arranged to rent a truck to get the window. It was necessary to bring the truck home through Canada, and border offi­ cials said (to) the two men who were transporting the stained-glass relic that commercial trucks could not travel through Canada on a Sunday. Because they had to be at work on Monday, they allowed the border guards to inspect the window, explained it was going to be restored and put in a new church in the United States, and were allowed to pass on the grounds that this was truly the “Lord’s business” and could be conducted on Sunday. The architect planning the new church sanctuary did not want an antique stained-glass window in his modem structure; so, after cleaning and restoration by a company in Grand Rapids, this antique “Good Shepherd window was mounted inside the new sanctuary and lit from behind. It is now the focal point of the sanctuary and a much-treasured work of art. Many brides have chosen to have their weddings in the Lakewood Church, and they usually want their picture taken in front of the stainedglass window. The new sanctuary is the largest in the Lakewood area (1991) and it holds more than 300 people. The members purchased a new organ last year and are still working to upgrade the sound system. For these reasons, the Lakewood Church, which has grown from six or seven families of German settlers joining in an Evangelical Society, is often used for combined Lakewood Ministerial Association (which includes around 30 churches) events and classes for weddings or funerals too large to be held in the home church of the families. The Rev. Ward Pierce is the current pastor (1991), and Richard Waite is lay leader. Paul Quigley is president of the administrative board. Al Klein is chair­ man of the board of trustees and Kay Klein is church secretary. The church has more than 120 member families and on some Sundays is full. y A r I •r e A**» ? I • --*i‘ .r I I* A' Id won” s 5'" t9 — “■a .€4 V ••1^ < s * PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS * 4 • ■ 6:.v p ' \ ■- ?i fl S* ‘ 5;t»«l’fe SEPT. 6-12Those interested can register for these events and find more II* b>*r Hv 4 A V * I pI ‘X* *Kt; I rP b,; I’r ’ *3^ 1 1 4 1 t v k The second Lakewood Church building was struck by lightning in 1910 and burned to the ground. information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ kUP Sept. 1-30 — Sept. Storybook Walk: "Brown is Beautiful" by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Noor Sofi. Join a young Indian-American girl on a hike with her grandparents as she makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, from a nurturing mother bear to deep twisting roots. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Sept. 1-30 — Fall Color Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan's many tree species. This walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, Sept. 7 — Stewardship dS«R sc**,* ll»^ T»* 4 < .1 4 ♦ *7 Experience, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship department on the first Saturday of the month in collecting and cleaning native seeds to be used for the plant sale or seeding on the Institute’s property. Thursday, Sept. 12 —Trail Blazers Social Hikes, 10 a.m.noon. Make new hiking buddies, enjoy good conversation and feel comfortable hiking the Institute's trails. Can’t commit to the entire challenge? Register for the months you can attend. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 5 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1941 film starring Red Skelton and Con­ rad Veidt, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Artificial Intelligence for Beginners (registration required), 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.: Lift Every Voice discusses h Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and M You" by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Friends of the Library meeting, 6 p.m. Wore information about these and other events is available bv Calion" the library, 269-945-4263. 4 > r. » / 1I 4 I 4 J < �* • <• 3 -i ' J8 * J* co I 8 v/>^.Ha$tingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 5, 2024 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Delton VFW Post 422 roof project completed — and under budget paign. He received an estimate of $30,000 to replace the roof, plus another $10,000 to take down the old one. Thanks to the generous contributions from the community, Delton VFW Post 422 raised $40,200. “As a Commander of VFW Post 422 and speaking for our entire post family, to be able to complete this project in just over a year from the inception was miraculous, to say the least,” Campbell said. “The community, county and surrounding areas have made this all possible. We are so proud and thankful for what was done for us.” Delton VFW Post 422 will host a quarter auction event at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. The auction starts at 6 p.m. All prof­ its from the event will go to the new fundraiser. Let’s Get Air. The cost per person is $10 plus four paddles, and a VFW bundle is $20 for four paddles plus 31 door prize tickets. Food will be available to buy. In addition, Post 422 is team­ ing up with Revitalize Delton and hosting a large auction from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. that will benefit local nonprofits, including The Delton Kellogg Education Foundation, the Re­ vitalize Delton project and Delton VFW Post 422 for its new fundraiser. Auction items include, but are not limited to, Ted Nugent autographed items, cars, boats, furniture, guns, and many more items. Some food will be available provided by the VFW family. Auction tickets with limited seating will be sold in advance. Contact Dewey McCoy at 269271-6653 or Dewey.McCoy@ gmail.com. Consignment items will also be accepted at the auction. Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer I I 1 I I I Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 422 Commander Bruce Camp­ bell was excited to announce that the success ofthe Raise the Roof campaign has ushered in another fundraiser. “The roof has been completed by Miller Brothers Construction from Hastings and looks fantas­ tic,” Campbell said. However, $2,000 under budget for the roof project allows the leftover fund balance to be used toward anoth­ er fundraiser — Let’s Get Air. The new roof, which was desperately needed for the ag­ ing structure and estimated to cost $40,000, ended up costing $38,000.After the Raise theRoof campaign fundraiser, $40,200 was raised. “Yes, our air conditioner has decided to permanently retire and must be replaced,” Camp­ bell said. But first, he wants to celebrate wiffl the community for help­ ing get the roof project off the ground. “Plans are being made to have a ±ank you party in October and all donors will be invited to attend,” Campbell said. Miller Brothers Construction from Hastings wrapped up the job in about four days. They started on July 18. “Some extra sheeting was re­ placed and no additional charges were added. We were very ■ateful for this act of kindness,” Campbell continued. “Staying within our budget was very important.” Obvious motivators for replac­ ing the roof of VFW Post 422 included visible water damage and leakage penetrating the ceil­ ing tiles inside the facility. Over a year ago, Campbell initiated the Raise the Roof camu I 'T / -BMIIllBr B miE raufl inmiia^^ ^99 'TJ W li I' kl '4 »'a t-lil ' '•?< r ^4 y<; ‘S, < Lt »»• •: • JA ’t A marquee sign announcing the completion of the new roof on Delton VFW Post 422 was placed on M-43 and Delton Road. Photos provided / * *>- fl hl i r * P>.L *a' ► hI w - .. 9 » -»»j Ml .-* J VI Pierce Cedar Creek Institute gala raises over $40,000 for educational, community programming : i ^^B^i The new roof on the Delton VFW Post 422 building was estimated to cost $40,000, but ended up costing $38,000. After the Raise the Roof campaign fundraiser, $40,200 was raised. In other Post 422 news, ” Our long-time canteen manager/event coordinator Beckie Ramsey will be leaving us after many years of loyal service,” Campbell said. “If you see Beckie, tell her thank you for all she’s done. We are currently in search of a replacement.” Furthermore, Delton VFW Post 422 will hold a mem­ orable Veterans Day event in November. Campbell encourages the public to visit the post on Stoney Point Road in Delton. “Please stop out and see us,” Campbell said. “We are always open to the public with adult beverages requiring a member sponsor.” Last month, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Gala in the Garden raised tens of thousands of dollars that will support the Institute’s educational and community programming, along with its field research. The Gala, which celebrated its 15th year on Saturday, July 27, raised a net total of $43,322.15 this year, an increase from last year’s $40,292 raised. All dollars raised at last month’s Gala, the Institute’s largest annual fundraiser, support the biological field station research program for college students and community programs for people of all ages. Galaattendeesenjoyedaselection of seasonal appetizers and desserts, local wine and beer, games, a silent auction and raffle drawings. The evening celebrated the Institute’s mission to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Raffle winners last month included Sharon and Steve Van Loon, who won a stay at Barothy Lodge; Jean Temes, who won a grill package; and Sally Shoff, who won a stay at Batts Cottage at the Institute, Additionally, Jan Hartough won the key box and Dave Hatfield won the 50/50. 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M 9 w V tf »» 't r. 4V Z1V‘ Ri a-t .5 A <1^1 i» n »• 0D u !2W?-I !2>ZJi .>54^4 .S-Z-I ;^r-I <• :s-w .4 ?24M 4 A* A 4M 'MI .WI ■R 1 4 ys-^x '.»X aSMM-- ;ava I Si I ( ’?5-S-I Aj « 999 V. 1 » i->i I » MEDICATION COLLECTION, AND *FREE TIRE DROP-OFF « I* Sii t BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, • r* t « WB J*-’ •4^ ♦ n «a 4* t 1^’ St ■I .1 1 I "st ?24 « • 4 • -i- • \' I'Ht' •I r ''-r • 4 - 4r '•> 4 ‘;' js •I VI I 4 9 •• If* I f a 9 M •2-";4 <»■ lA’m « I-*:’ K *> % :-5-H 1*^1 IM ;4k: « >**- • R •4 X M B Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. :2' *: M '■'W II w *V 4 S * ■’2’ s>s ’Mm ■;-s^34 :-2<‘w s «• MC * Household Hazardous Waste A including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids): automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; motor oil. 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'-'»<'m) « "0 * i K- B B R I I A* II See www.barrvcountvrecvcles.ora for details. ^k4 '^' -X J.- fj.: 2. i'l «» .1 ^•’X 1 s-x ■« VVg Cannot Accept: w asbestos; latex paint (when dry it can go to the land­ fill): propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; unknown wastes; speakers in wooden cases; tires heavily caked with dirt. * ***1. -C'L* • * r: w > 3ttheTi aa •»** > *31 > ♦ V Medications I *a . a fl»l need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled Cross out any personal information on the containers. t t V •k ■ '<S5*«52^ Help keep your home, environment and community safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Don t pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! *« * 4 w. 'tw M > Si*’* 94^. '« 9 * ■» >v that « VI w :S^ K ? A; a * 'V 4 * ^1* ** A e<_‘. »»lWiXh-,r VV.* Tire Drop-Off FREE thanks to a grant from Rs ♦ “ fl , * •* X^LC '•k A . A * «* This is a ONE TIME ONLY free tire-drop off event LIMIT OF 10 TIRES PER CAR HOUSEHOLD TIRES ONLY (NO BUSINESS TIRES) First come, first serve until all trailers are full Questions? Please Call (269) 798-4107 "5 ♦' ¥, * X, •A '< MH lifl fc-. *» XT v’ltt - '■» % s'*'. <- ■'. If '< • s. it *•«* I xfl « .a. Board, Waa.e g^-e,.on 9 4 <1 % % V R?* % sS: 1 ’V. » i 1 It M « 'M 4 •• t »XY I 1 * ♦ ♦ ♦ V % �I —• k't % *1 v/ww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 5, 2024 9 *■ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN [ s notice of special assessment public hearing PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT 24-1 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ► OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS notice that, (he Township Board 0. Prairieville Township, as aulhohzert by PA ,88 oM 9M^as a.end^, proposes ,o undertaRe an aduatlc plan, control proiect (with assoassessment against the ^o^rtirs^Siled”‘'escribed below and to create as amended, proposes to undertake The Township Board of Prairieville Township Is acting on the Board's owXfeTa“ZhVrL'’^‘1,7pA^ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER Nnnrc ♦k..* ..---------------that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements dally assessed is more particularly parcels : with frontage on Pine Lake and back lots with lake access to Pine Lake are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be speas described as follows: PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT XS L. • « V I 0(1 I I The properties indicated by parcei numbers A 12-005-003-00 12-005-004-00 12-005-006-05 12-006-003-31 12-006-003-40 12-006-006-00 12-006-007-00 12-006-008-00 12-006-009-00 12-006-010-00 12-006-011-00 12-006-012-00 12-006-013-00 12-006-014-00 ,12-006-015-12 12-006-015-13 12-006-015-14 1* .ST A, X of tf « IT k Ik % • * I » r "S^, '^Pago <- 5:?: 12-006-016-05 12-006-016-10 12-006-016-20 12-006-016-41 12-006-086-00 12-006-088-00 12-006-089-00 12-007-001-00 12-007-002-00 12-007-003-00 12-007-004-00 12-007-005-00 12-007-006-10 12-007-006-65 12-007-006-95 12-007-009-10 12-007-009-20 12-007-009-30 12-007-009-40 12-006-016-50 12-006-017-10 12-007-012-00 12-008-001-00 12-006-017-15 12-006-017-20 12-008-002-00 12-008-003-00 12-008-004-10 12-006-017-35 12-006-021-00 12-006-021-10 12-006-025-00 12-006-026-00 12-006-027-00 ‘If : IT* 12-006-028-00 L’.’t 12-006-029-00 12-006-031-00 t1 111 M B J’”®- xs V,<vB 12-006-036-00 ^1 12-006-037-00 12-006-038-00 y ’ househoid hazardous waste, ► I I JLLECTION, AND ’FREE TIRE DROPOFF I t I I 'teTber7.2024from9,'OOa,m.-1:OOp,m, Fairgrounds, 1350 N. 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12-360-033-00 12-006-053-00 12-120-006-00 12-180-038-00 12-290-037-00 12-320-016-00 12-006-054-00 12-120-007-00 12-360-034-00 12-360-035-00 12-180-039-00 12-320-017-00 12-120-008-00 12-180-040-00 12-290-038-00 12-290-039-00 12-006-057-00 12-120-009-00 12-180-041-00 12-006-060-00 12-140-001-00 12-006-061-00 12-480-021-00 12-480-022-00 12-500-001-00 12-500-004-00 12-500-005-00 12-500-006-00 12-500-007-00 12-500-(X)8-00 12-500-009-00 12-500-010-00 12-500-011-00 12-500-012-00 12-500-013-00 12-500-014-00 12-500-015-00 12-500-016-00 12-500-017-00 12-500-018-00 12-500-019-00 12-500-020-00 12-500-021-00 12-500-022-00 12-500-023-00 12-500-024-00 12-500-025-00 12-500-026-00 12-500-027-00 12-500-028-00 12-500-030-00 12-500-031-00 12-500-032-00 12-500-033-00 12-500-034-00 12-510-001-20 12-510-002-00 12-510-003-30 12-510-005-00 12-510-006-00 12-510-007-00 12-510-009-00 12-510-010-00 12-510-011-00 12-510-012-00 12-510-013-00 12-510-014-00 ( 12-510-015-00 12-510-016-00 12-540-002-00 12-540-003-00 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12-290-049-00 12-006-071-00 12-150-003-00 12-180-049-00 12-290-049-10 12-320-026-40 12-320-026-60 12-006-072-00 12-370-010-00 12-370-010-10 12-480-007-00 12-480-008-00 12-150-004-00 12-540-017-00 12-540-018-00 12-190-001-00 12-290-050-30 12-320-029-00 12-006-073-00 12-370-011-00 12-480-009-00 12-150-006-00 12-290-050-35 12-320-029-10 12-370-012-10 12-006-074-00 12-480-010-00 12-150-008-00 12-190-002-00 12-190-003-00 12-540-019-00 12-540-020-00 12-290-053-00 12-320-030-00 12-370-013-00 12-006-075-00 12-480-013-00 12-540-021-00 12-150-008-10 12-190-004-00 12-290-054-01 12-320-031-00 12-430-001-00 12-006-076-00 12-540-022-00 12-160-008-00 12-190-005-00 12-290-054-02 12-320-032-00 12-430-003-00 12-480-014-00 12-480-015-00 12-006-077-00 12-160-009-00 12-190-006-00 12-290-055-01 12-320-033-00 12-480-016-00 12-006-078-00 12-160-010-00 12-190-007-00 12-290-056-00 12-320-035-00 12-430-004-00 12-430-005-00 12-540-023-00 12-540-024-00 12-480-018-00 12-540-025-00 12-006-079-00 12-160-012-00 12-190-008-00 12-290-056-10 12-320-036-00 12-430-006-00 12-480-019-00 12-006-056-00 lOUS IVaStG Including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based 12-190-009-00 12-190-021-00 12-190-023-00 12-260-001-00 12-260-002-00 12-260-007-10 12-260-008-00 12-260-009-00 12-260-010-00 12-260-011-00 12-260-012-00 12-260-013-00 12-260-014-00 12-270-001-00 12-270-003-00 12-270-004-00 12-270-005-00 12-270-005-10 12-290-001-00 12-290-002-00 12-290-003-00 12-290-004-00 12-290-005-00 12-180-018-00 12-180-019-00 12-180-020-00 12-006-040-00 , 12-006-046-00 12-160-013-00 12-160-014-00 12-160-015-00 12-160-016-00 12-160-017-00 12-160-019-00 12-170-001-00 12-170-002-00 12-170-002-10 12-170-002-20 12-170-003-10 12-170-005-10 12-170-006-00 12-170-007-00 12-170-008-00 12-180-001-00 12-180-001-10 12-180-002-00 12-180-004-00 12-180-005-00 12-180-006-00 12-180-007-00 12-180-009-10 12-180-009-20 12-180-010-00 12-180-011-00 12-180-013-00 12-180-014-00 12-180-015-00 12-180-016-00 12-180-017-00 12-008-016-00 12-008-017-11 12-008-017-21 12-008-018-10 12-006-039-00 12-006-045-00 1 12-008-005-00 12-008-014-00 12-008-015-00 12-008-015-10 12-008-019-00 12-008-020-00 12-006-043-00 12-006-044-00 I 12-006-080-00 12-006-081-00 12-006-082-00 12-006-083-00 12-006-084-00 12-006-085-00 a PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $372,070.00. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment in the special assessment district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ( PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. ID me land- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of 7 years (2025 to 2031 inclusive) of an amount to be determined periodically, which amount will be based on the scope of work planned for that year. The total assessment for front lots is $672.82 over 7 years; the total assessment for back lots is $336.41 over 7 years. The annual assessment for front lots is proposed to be $96.12 per year and for back lots $48.06 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed for that year's aquatic plant control work and associated activities. The Township Board proposes to annually assess benefited properties for the costs of the aquatic plant control project (with associated activities), with only published notice each year, unless the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. If the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%, then mailed notices of the public hearing on the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specially assessed. I latex th^ >»?' f ti'ef a 4 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S Norris Road, Delton, Ml on September 17. 2024 at 7:00 p.m. I » S’*® ■/> I- d/ '! an / 0l> At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), (he township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before (he hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more ■ than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of (he project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of ■ the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. Please note that the ' Township Clerk has certified receipt of petitions in support of the project signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing Is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file al or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. 4 u Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearinq to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below. ■3 Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 t- ♦ ♦ I * .’iai £ R I I �?>- TT";; ♦ / a J 10 Thursday, Sepfember 5, 1 1 I I I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29891-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Janice H. Beamish. Date of birth; 12/18/1946. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Janice H. Beamish, died 12/15/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barry R. Beamish II, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 08/13/2024 Staci L. Salisbury P79632 9848 Portage Road Portage, Ml 49002 (269) 256-5960 Barry R. Beamish II 10764 Stoney Point Dr. Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 209-1139 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY notice TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29898-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-029908-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Carrie Jo Courtney. Date of birth: 2-13-1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carrie Jo Courtney, died 6-25-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joseph Courtney at 10603 Bayne Road, Nashville. Ml 49073, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/29/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Joseph Courtney 10603 Bayne Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 517-862-9596 J www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 2024 In re; Phillip R. Frenthway. Date of birth; 09/20/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Phillip R. Frenthway, who lived at 13304 South M-43, Delton, Ml 49046, died October 20,2023. No probate estate is currently contemplated for the decedent. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the Phillip R. Frenthway Revocable Living Trust dated February 29, 2008, will be forever barred unless presented to: Sheri D. Thunder and Christopher P. Frenthway, care of Herbert Machnik Law Firm, 6281 Stadium drive, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 8/29/2024 Benjamin J. Herbert, J.D. (P70082) 6281 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269-459-1432 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Lawrence W. Bursley. Date of birth: August 26,1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO' CREDITORS: The decedent. Lawrence W. Bursley. died June 6. 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Highpoint Community Bank, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 150 West Community Bank, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/26/2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Highpoint Community Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-2401 4^ Sheri D. Thunder and Christopher P. Frenthway 6281 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo, Mi 49009 269-459-1432 I < .<4 7i ♦ r“4. < I r' 1 A 9 . J'Z S0 ■ I? 0 4 4 4- I -4‘ U < t - J ^5 , a * .4 f V‘ 1 « ■’ ".A** (I- oni -jflx*’ T NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County STATE OF MICHIGAN 1 I i c I PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: CLASSIFIEDS I I 1 All real estale advertising in this newspaper is subject to (he Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference. limitation or discriminalion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired i.s 1-800-927-9275. eouAL Moumo TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 I 1 BUSINESS SERVICES r BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Pay­ I I 1 * ing Premiums for Walnut, White Oak. Tulip Poplar with a 2ft diameter or 1 I larger. Call for pricing. Will buy sin­ workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging. (269)818-7793. 1 I f w , J A WANTED: STANDING TIMBER- Top H . JI I local sawmill is seeking land owners with 25 or more mature hardwood 1 trees to sell, qualityhardwoodsinc. com 517-566-8061. J Visit us B online at ) mihomepaper.com :^3'4’ a 1 *• I? Case Number: Location; 15126 S M 37 Hwy, Battle Creek in Section 33 of Johnstown Township Purpose: Request a prindpal use solar energy system pur­ MEETING DATE: September 23,2024 «; 4 J JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Site inspections of the above described properties will be A IS and Mary Beth Cisler was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Mary Beth Cisler, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. TO: ■ ■■‘^ ' .'5 • THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to PA 188 of 1954, as amended, the Township Board of t Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, has determined, based on petitions submitted, to undertake a private road improvement project on Winans Drive in the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2024-1. I Planning Director James McManus at imcmanu$@barrvcountv ora. The special use applications are avaiabie for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 Wfest State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49(^, during the hours of 8 ajn. to Date: August 27,2024 Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Mary Beth Cisler 10756 Carlton Center Road, Woodland, Ml 48897 to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon 269-818-7117 County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2024-1 _Q2z{ 7Q-QQ4-r J SzQZQ£ 2z£ 20z fizQfl 2z 20; amc 9-165- IzO 09-16509-165- 65-012- 30 32^ 65-013- 30 02^ 65-01430 2J1 idlQ 39-165-019-00 6i-Q2Q-f Q 09-165-025-00 09-165-025-10 65-028-00 asz 65-029-00 65-030-00 12; 65-031-00 2z fi5.-Q22-l 2; 6S-023-G i 2. fii-Q24-n PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed road improvements with associated activities, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $18,673 (including administrative costs), and has placed c L , , ' uuiiiinisiraiive costs), and has placed the same on file with the lownship clerk; has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make the improvement and to create the special assessment district; and has tentatively found the petitions for the improvement in compliance with the statutory requirements. The plans, cost estimates and cost estimates and yecial assessment district may be examined at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the dale of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petitions, plans, district and cost , I esttmtites will be hdd on September 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 \ 14' k!____ _ A* . « _ F ' S. M-37 UirTkiimir Highway, U>k4-*lz« Battle Creek, Michigan. At the. Ihearing, the Board will .. .. J r , 7 -------- consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing and any objectio ' ™ or comments raised at the hearing. If written objections are filed with the township board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the road frontage proposed for improvement within the proposed special assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions in record owners of more than 50% of the road frontage proposed for impXmem witoS X»ed special assessment district are filed with the township. Following the hearing, the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. please take further NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in ■1 ■i# Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly will? hTT”’’ "J ™"'« he prepared and another hearing Witt be held, after notice Io record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Township Clerk. > t member on active duty, if your period of active duty i^aztsaflfCJi^ixac has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact isfimitet^iesesa act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of OTFaa'iSahOEsaj « • Siasm the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ’'uj: la ; on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors g-'y...... taps ‘atsi * *»• of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC mortgage made by Larry W Hoffman and Allison K Hoffman, Husband and Wife to US Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank Date of Mortgage: December 22,2022 Date of Mortgage Recording; December 27,2022 National Association ND, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, as Document Number; 1162327, Barry County Records,, on whicli mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Amount claimed due on date of notice’ $186,114.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: The West 44 illsfgaps <v and 58/100 ($139,525.58) including interest at the feet of the North 88 feet of Lot 377 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County’ Michigan, according to the recorded Plat rate of 7.55000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at thereof in Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 338 W Mill St, Hastings, Ml 49058-1607 a post on the North and South 1/4 line 14 chains and 45 links South of the 1/4 post in the center of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, thence The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Si West 3 chains, thence South 2 chains, thence East 3 chains, to the 1/4 line, thence North on the 1/4 line 2 chains to the beginning. Commonly known 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the * at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony Bolthouse, single man active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the ,1 ■h^sWeHHi «. ■ amount due on the mortgage may be greater service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to as: the the the .* 1692 ERWAY RD, HASTINGS, Mt 49058 If property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, redemption period will be 6.00 months from III date of sale unless the property is abandoned > or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 6^'3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period writ be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the damaging the property during the redemotion property is presumed to be used for agricultural period. purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale Attention homeowner: If you are a military pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period IS 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property 'I k foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during he redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. event, your damages are. if any. limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale plus interest. Dated: August 15, 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for US Bank National Date of notice; August 15,2024 Trott Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 SI Ik J 4 * I A as successor by merger to U.S Bank National Association ND 43252 Woodward Avenue Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 (248) 3359200 Hours: 9:00 • \ a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00082-3 {08-15)(09-05} (248) 642-2515 1537809 (08-15){09-05) V Likibi 21^ iW* the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at 1:00 PM. on September 12. 2024. The order to appeal to the Stale Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the h’’Tit' *“ •>'« hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of tne special assessment district, the plans and cost estimates. PROPERTY SHA 11 mot rf Annpn TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICF AND PUBLIC HEARING. rURlHER NOIICE Sheri Babcock Johnstow'n Township Clerk 13641 S. M-37 Highway Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 fi » 9 * )S bd D attf 01:00 PM, September 12, 2024. The amount due 39-165-C 39-165-C 39-165-C 'e jstRKn't disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which 6xDQ LI •* Individuals with within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed are more particularly described as all parcels fronting on and/or abutting Winans Drive which include the following parcel numbers: Q9-Q7O-no4-nn <»« audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 09-165-005-00 lew TKI 5 p.m, Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 94^1290 for further infonnalion. property. A potential purchaser is encouraged 09-070-003-00 iras^- below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district Q9-165-015.nn 09-165-016-00 ** • V ck Any written response may be mailed to the address listed at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the 09-165-004-00 bead®’'!' upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the 09-015-004-01 J 4 * NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 ► • completed by the Planning Commission members before the f ' n^ Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 49058,(269)945-1284, Cynthia L V^te, Barry County Clerk A« ■ PLACE: Tyden Center, Community Room, 121 South Church u I Saxo" "P' z»< 7:00 PM The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids ' I suant to Section 2370 in the A (Agriculturall) zoning district. I r A •-1 SP-12-2024 > Consumers Energy (Applicant/Property Owner) 2019, wherein the decedent was the Settlor gle Walnut trees. 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Otsego dominated the day with the Bulldog boys winning with 48 points and the Bulldog girls, who were the state runners-up a year ago, taking their competition with a score ofjust 23 points The Battle Creek Lakeview boys beat out Three Rivers and Plainwell for the • J* 1 * “sjfe- ♦v ’ ‘ Three Rivers had 89 points and Plainwell 90. «• 4 c. 1 . Spartans finished with 88 points in the competition with •S' s f 7 The Delton Kellogg boys were 1 Sth as a team. Junior Nick Muday led the way for the Panthers with a time of 20 minutes 26.07 seconds. While not a PR, he was about a minute faster than he was on the course early last season. Sophomore Landon Madden was 71st overall for the DK boys in 21:31.39, se­ nior Brock Hickerson 79th in 21:53.84, freshman Jace Hilton 98th in 23:46.72 and freslimanMalachi Martin 106th in 27:22.74. Tluee Rivers senior Sullivan Zietlow won tlie boys’ race in 16:07.35 and was well ahead of Mattawan junior Owen Fisher who was the runner-up in 16:51.51. Hopkins’junior Jack Estelle and Plainwell junior Donovan Ryan also both broke that 17-minute mark on the day. Plainwell beat out Gobles on a tie­ breaker to finish second in the girls’ contest. Those two teams both tallied 104 points to finish well behind the champs from Otsego. Lakeview wasn’t far off dieir pace with 112 points in fourth place in the field of 14 full girls’ teams The Delton Kellogg girls were II th with 315 points. Sophomore Makayla Lutz set her personal record for the Panther team with an 85th-place time of28:01 92 The DK team had just five girls competing Wednesday. Seniors Kylie Main, Johannah Houtkooper and Jillian Leclercq led the way for the Panthers. Main placed23rdin22:46 28 Houtkooper placed 72nd in 27:06.74. Le­ clercq came in 75th at 27:13.07. Rounding out the finishers for DK, junior Elli Timmerman was 88th overall in 28:18.12. Otsego had six of the top ten rac rac-­ ers in the girls’ contest led by junior II 11 race Emma Hoffman who hit the finish line in 17:53.36. Gobles sophomore Libby Smith was the runner-up after i while in 19:19.79 and Fennville sophomore Isabelle Sliter came in third in 19:51.19 with four Bulldogs behind her one after another after the 20-minute mark. PawPawwasfifthinthegirls’racewith 1 hl points ahead ofMattawan 169. Three Rivers 169, Hopkins 206, Fennville 214 and Vicksburg 238 in the top ten. The top ten in the boys’ team standings also included Mattawan fifth with 117 points, Vicksburg 174, Paw Paw 209, Parchment 214, Constantine 251 and Hopkins 261. The Delton Kellogg teams wil 1 be back in action this afternoon, Sept. 5, hosting their own DK Invitational at (iilmore Car Museum. ** * * ■is. j , Saxon Spikers win one, drop one at Holland TVi 5 r K k. I I The Hastings varsity volleyball team finished with a I-l record at the Holland Tri Wednesday, Aug. 28. I ft a I -. * * I s .. M < •• » *» 4 H the '•% _ ; -' ■- R % ♦ 13* 4 •1■ « set win over Ottawa Hills and then fell in three sets to the host Dutch. Saxon head coach Erin Slaughter said her girls had great energy and were able to play from behind, keeping all the sets close. V" *•< Riley Gurtowsky had 15 assists and Liliana Fox had 57 passes and digs throughout the evening. Rachael Hewitt had a team-high 15 kills and Ava Noteboom had four blocks at the net for the Saxons. Coach Slaughter said Hannah Sorensen also had a great night playing all over the court and digging up some “impossible balls.” The Saxons are set to host Paw Paw tonight al I tast­ ings High School and then will off until next Tuesday when they head to Kelloggsville for a Tri, Sept. 10. The Interstate-8 A±letic Conference season starts Sept. 11 at Jackson Northwest. « " Jr, NewTK runners learning cross country lessons I Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' J I P 4 There weren’t any fireworks, moon ft I t light or star light. There were some dark gray clouds just a couple raindrops at Fix. the end. ft' I ■ The Caledonia and Thomapple Kelu ’ logg varsity boys’ and girls’ cross counL-try teams had to motivate themselves through an early Friday morning 5K on the grounds of Caledonia High School at TOSKEII® isMe’m their annual Labor Day weekend dual. It was the second race of the season ■ for both teams, who opened the season i '' ±e previous Friday at South Christian’s Under the Lights Invite - races with a I 4 sS’ae:‘:rsm2r7 *i •.:€ ’.rje sa r ft w A, much different atmosphere where they t A wi :b J r? Es 7 lac i€ . competed with close to 300 runners in i* •their separate divisions. With just the Scots and Trojans toeing .■s r* the lines Friday, the Caledonia boys took ctSX reCT;rK73reK'7ft-. i a 19-44 win and the TK girls took a 2621 s 29 victoiy. Thornapple Kellogg sophomores ;i;:^-’5rtsye5ic7R “We just look at it as an additional time Peyton Hardy and Meghan-Jane r3^ , to practice, and learn a little bit more about i'FV. 12 5^ Skidmore race side by side towards what it is to race, and that is why we have the finish during the Trojans ’ non ­ s. r i S lizTC always set up this race with Caledonia conference dual with the Fighting A jjgajiacSejOTisn® :: for that purpose - to have the kids have *-337: wn Scots at Caledonia High School ;c : that chance to leam what its like to put Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer the spikes on and really how to measure their energy over the course,” TK boys’ coach Josh Reynolds said. “I think really Velting and Johnston both ran an excellent for everybody, they had those moments of h <. race too. , success on the course. We really wanted Coach Reynolds said he thought Draa­ to work these downhills today and not get isma learned a lot about racing at the front - caught up on going too slow in the woods, of the pack. Draaisma said he learned he L;i‘25 but at the same time we had those gaps was not prepared for running through the <T>‘; ' ■ ■ where we kind of fel I asleep and needed to >$• woods behind Caledonia High School. overcome those. For us, there were a few 't. The trees whizzing by made him feel moments where kids werejust running by a -1 J I like he was moving at a much faster pace themselves, but we need to overcome ±at ■< than he actually was and he also said it r -f whether it be our own group of the kids It felt a little odd running in the big swarm .. we’re running against. There arestill some of purple jerseys at the front of the pack. <5 e learning opportunities we need to get to. J “I am glad I did it. This wasn’t my best - ' Fighting Scot senior Kort Thompson, a race, or how I was exactly hoping, but I retumingstatequalifier,pulledawayfrom am definitely glad I switched to track and Thomapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draacross country. It has been a blast,” Draa­ isma, a first-year varsity cross country isma said. “When I started doing track, runner, in the final mile to win the boys’ it was in the back of my head that I was race. Juniors Eli Velting and Noah Johnprobably going to do cross country, but I ston were next in for the Scots. didn’t really say anything or tell anyone m/r f Thompson earned a time of 11 minutes in case track didn ’ t go the way I wanted. ce -2.3 seconds and Draaisma finished in Track went way better tlian I wanted it to, '17:13.5. It was just Draaisma’s second so I was like I really want to do cross now.” - 'Varsity cross countiy race. He was the I- . Draaisma did run cross country in V4 runner-up in the 1600-meter run in the w I / middle school, but spent the fall of his OK Gold Conference during the 2023 freshman year playing football and then spring track and field season and finished « spent the past two fall seasons as the third c 14th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula singles player for the TK varsity boys’ . Division 2 Track and Field Finals in the tennis team. 800-meter run. Draaisma had been faster The TK girls! team added a track and than Thompson in a different heat in the field state medalist too this fall in junior " races at South Christian. Payton Gater. In her second varsity cross “I wasn’t sure how that was going fA country race she was just outside of the TK t to go, and I bought Kort ran a really iff ’rf•* I scoring group finishing in the eighth spot ‘ strong race,” Caledonia boys’ coach Ben for the Trojans and 14th overall Friday. Thompson said. “He just kind of bided “Two weeks before the season started, his time and went in the last mile there. ” <H<u I was like 1 should probably just do it,” ‘T know that [Draaisma] is a real ly good Gater said of joining the cross country BOO runner in track, and miler. I told Kort, team after an injury shortened sophomore he’s faster than you if you let it get down track and field season where she managed to the last. I or whatever. So, if you want to get healthy just in time to help the TK i*»’ the race, you’d better go sooner ladies to a state medal in the 4x400-nieter ’ than that. I thought he ran strategically, a relay. “I had a lot of friends on the team, really good race.” I and everybody was like, oh my gosh evCoach Thompson said he thought * 4 «•» t c:k r? . K * I I 1 I A 7 4 I - r* r 1^ V 1 1 4 1 t"'-. i » •X’ A * J • 4 • r * 6 It A • •. r *41 I \ - 1 «• t 1 ft life. S-' A,-- IT J? •J .A ; * •r 1 it 3* f <• •* Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma leads a crowd of Fighting Scots out of the woods during the first loop of the course behind Caledonia High School Friday morning. Photo by Brett Bremer I* J M' T A »<. k I- U'J r* •i.- K k < I I •t • r,S;«A' V 4 1 . I ^.1 ■< r ri •>* •« « •‘I” tlr a »■ erybody is so close on the team and I was like yes, that sounds so fun... I am dualing with sideline (cheerleading) and that’s a little collision. It’s a little hard to balance it out, but I have two good coaches who make it work out.” She said she was a little stressed Thurs­ day night waiting for the adrenaline of cheering on the TK varsity football team during its season opener in Hastings to wear off so she could get to sleep to charge back up for her Friday morning cross country race. Gater ran cross country in eighth grade, butsaidshecouldn’tquiteconvince herself to join the high school team at the start of her freshmen and sophomore seasons. She said she hadn’t paced herself for any±ing longer than an 800-meter run between eighth grade and the season-opening cross country race this fall at South Christian. Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews, a returning cross countiy state qualifier for TK, has been leading the TK varsity pack since she showed up as a freshman. She pulled away from everyone early on in the girls’ race Friday and went on to the victory with a time of 19:11.5. The Caledonia girls were led by the senior duo of Hannah Dupuis and Kiley Bommarito. Dupuis placed second in 21:18.4 and Bommarito third in 21:47.5. TK had a trio of sophomore girls come across the line next. Peyton Hardy was fourth in 22:06.7, Meghan-Jane Skidmore fifth in 22:11.5 and Alaina McCrumb sixth in 22:19.0. Junior Madison Kietzman rounded out the TK top five with a tenth-place time of22:48.9. Junior Megan Schuurmans and sophomore Carmen Reynolds were the sixth and seventh scorers for TK, just head of Gater in 12th and 13th respectively. The Caledonia girls’ scoring group also included junior Hannah Bennett seven± in 22:26.1, senior Adysen Daman eighth in 22:28.8 and sophomore Akaela Daman ninth in 22:33.9. I think the big ±ing is, they have to leam to run without the excitement of ‘ Under the Lights,”’ Caledonia head coach Ben Howell said of revelations about his team fi-om Friday. “That was a new change. There is a big difference between running under ±e lights and ±en running in a dual meet. Many kids were lacking dial energy, which is a good teachable moment moving forward, because if you want Io run fast at the end of the year you have to run well when there are fireworks going and when it is humid and 74 and it is early in the morning and all of your friends are sleeping in. Still, I saw girls pushingthemseivcsand pushing their teammates, which is good.” Draaisma was the only TK guy among the first 19 guys across the finish line in their race. Velting finished in 17:31,4 and Johnston, a transfer into Caledonia from West Michigan Aviation, came in at 17:35.4. A fourth Fighting Scot, senior Aidan Edgar, beat the 18-minutc mark with a fifth-place time of 17:45.9. Senior Ethan Buer was sixth overall to close out tlie Scots’ top five. He came in at 18:13.0, with teammates Luke Smith and /\ndn?w Tava the last two in the Scots’ scoring seven. Sophomore Elijali Frazer was the second TK guy in. He was 20th overall in 19:36.4. The Trojan team also had senior Hunter Tietz 22nd in 19:47.5, sophomore Grady Galaviz 25tJi in 20:12.1 and senior Case Dykhouse 26th in 20:48.3 Tlie six and seven for the TK boys weie freshman Wyatt Richardson who was d-’nd overall and junior Alexander Frizzell who was 3 3rd. They both ran their best times yet. t- r ♦ ♦ ' ! ♦ ♦ I 1 II I »* I •( I .Mb. �i II t .:4 X r I I, I #•9 ► / 0 « ■ h « » ' 3 12 J Thursday, September 5, 2024 HastingsBanner.com Saxons win hard-hitting opener with TK t Pennock ran in the two-point carry too to even the score at 8-8. Micah Dock tossed his second touch­ down pass with 4:47 to play in the first half, at the end of a long Trojan drive. ON a fourth-and-5 from the Saxon nine-yardline, Dock hit senior Spencer Ybema in the end zone for the score. Zach Eldridge tookan option pilch from Dockto score the two-point conversion and put TK up 16-8. Mason Tossava saw his first big varsity quarterback action too for the Saxons, and coach Murphy said he really settled in after connection on a couple throws. It helps having a massive senior receiver like Jett Barnum on the outside. Tossava connected with Barnum for a 12-yard score with 44 seconds left in the half, and then Cardale Winebrenner ran in the two-point try to tie the score at 16-16. Tossava closed the game 3-of-4 pass­ ing for 44 yards and the one TD. Barnum had all three Saxon receptions. The Trojan offense completed a couple passes and got out of bounds to move into Saxon territory before the inter­ mission, but Mathis picked off a heave by Micah Dock at the goal-line making a nice play to really take the ball away from teammate Jack Webb who was also there with the TK receiver Ybema a step behind the play. The Saxons picked up one fourth down conversion near midfield on the opening drive of the second half and then another connection between Tossava and Barnum kept the drive alive, but left their team with a fourth-and-2 at the TK 43. With the Trojan defense geared up to keep the Sax­ ons from getting two yards, Winebrenner burst through the middle to take all 43 on a touchdown run that put the Saxons up for the first time at 24-16 following Isaiah Wilson’s two-point conversion. Eldridge scored on a 29-yard run, tak­ ing a late option pitch from Micah Dock around the right side with 3:24 to go in the third quarter for TK. A bobbled snap on the two-point try left the Saxons up 24-22. Pennock finished the next Saxon drive with a four-yard TD run, but the two-point try was stuffed and the Saxons led 30-22 there one play into the fourth quarter. TK followed up with a 13 -play, 80-yard drive that ended in Mich Dock’s TD that I ■ I 1 r I I i I I t I I 1 I I ( r* I B I' d I, « ? r Brett Bremer Sports Editor Week one cou Idn’t have gone m uch belter for the Barry County varsity football teams, baring what would have been a miraculous upset by tlie Delton Kellogg boys against seventli-ranked Constantine. The Panthers had the toughest task ofweek one and came out ofThursday night as one of two county teams still chasing win number one with new head coach Brooks Smith. Lakewood new head coach Tim Swore and the Vikings won handily at Pennfield to open their season Thursday and new Maple Valley varsity head coach Trent Harvey watched freshman Ryan Nevins-Davis boot the game-winning field goal as time expired in a 9-8 MapleValley victory over Potterville. The big game of the night was the annu­ al opening night rivalry contest between Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg where the Saxons pulled out a hard-hitting, backand-forth 38-30 victory. The Delton Kellogg squad is hosting its annual “Salute to Veterans and First Responders Night Friday honoring veter­ ans, active service members EMTs, first responders and law enforcement who will get into the stadium for free. The Panthers will be hosting a 1-0 Hart­ ford team that won its season opener after having to cancel its 2023 varsity football season due to low numbers in the program. Coach Smith expects another tough ballgame, if not Constantine tough. “They had that year to al 1 play toge on JV and form bonds and develop, and t ’re coming off a win against BrandywinF It’s another pretty pformidable opponent in my mind. “They have a couple really good wideouts they try to get involved often and early, and a couple decent running backs, so we need to try and be physical with them early.” Coach Murphy is expecting a very dif­ ferent ballgame than the one his Saxons experienced against Thomapple Kellogg in week one. Hastings hits the road to take on the spread out Williamston attack Friday. The Hornets were edged by seven points at Lansing Catholic in week one. The Thomapple Kellogg team will play its home opener against former conference foe Kenowa Hills Friday. The Trojans went 2-2 with the Knights in their four seasons together in the OK Gold Conference, with Kenowa Hills pulling out heartbreaking One-score wins over the Trojans the past two seasons. Both teams are chasing win number one after the Knights fell to Forest Hills Northern to open the year. Lakewood is into Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play in week two, traveling to Charlotte to face an Oriole team that was shut out 36-0 in week one by Three Rivers. Charlotte has reached the state postseason in each of the past four seasons, and coach Swore expects it to be his tou^est test yet with the Vikings. The Maple Valley team’s return to 11 -play­ er football continues with its first ever Big 8 Conference football game Friday at home against Springport. Springport and Maple Valley both had 11-player football teams with .500 or better records and qualified for the state playoffs in 2018. The Lions had been an 8-player program from that point forward ti 1 this season and Springport hasn ’ t m anaged another winning season since then. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. Hastings 38, Thornapple Kellogg 30 The big hits didn’t make it to the ball earner with a little over four minutes to go in the fourth quarter inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Thursday night. Saxon sophomore fullback Tyler Frazer flew by a block from Grady Reed at the line and managed to outrun everyone 55 yards to the end zone to put Hastings ahead of Thomapple Kellogg for good in the first game of the 2024 varsity football season. “I saw a little safety and I sprinted for my life,” Frazer said. “Gotta get to the end zone. End zone, that’s all I think about.” Frazer had just enough wind, and adren­ aline, to carry in the two-point conversion attempt too that put the Saxons up by the final margin of38-30 in aballgame in which they started five sophomores. “It wasjust a quintessential smash-mouth football game, both sides of the ball,” Hast­ ings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “So much fun. And I would have said the same thing if they were up by a touchdown at the » •l I Hastings senior wide receiver Jett Barnum goes over TK defenders to haul in a catch during the Saxons' win over the visiting Trojans in their .season opener inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Thursday. Photo by Brett Bremer end. I would have said the same thing. So much fun.” The hard-hitting rushing attacks from both teams proved to not always be fun. TK senior quarterback Brody Wiersma went down with an injury on the Trojans’ first drive and was unable to return. That put another sophomore on the field, Micah Dock who did a solid job of keeping the Trojan option offense moving. The son ofTK head coach JeffDock, Micah finished off that first TK drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to senior teammate Draven White and led the Trojan offense the rest of the evening. It is quite the legacy the Dock fam­ ily has going. Denny Dock won over 250 football games in 33 years as a varsity head coach, including a few with his son Jeff Dock at quarterback. Jeff went on to quarterback at Grand Valley State University before settling into to teaching and coaching duties in Middleville. “I got to experience it with my dad,” Jeff said. “Having him experience it with me is pretty special and I was super proud with how he handled the situa­ tion. It was cool. That was a cool deal.” “They have been competing and Brody outright won the job across the board,” coach Dock added. “Micah has been taking, the way we practice basically the first and second groups get a lot of reps on offense through practice. The rep component is there for a reason, for a situation like this. I was pretty proud of the way Micah came in and played a pretty good football game.” I’m excited for the future with him.” The two teams Friday went into the half tied at 16-16 and were knotted 30-30 before Frazer’s final TD run. Mich Dock scored on a four-yard run and added the two-point run to tie the score there at 30-30 with 4:58 left in the fourth quarter. Frazer’s final TD came just 50 seconds later, two plays into a Saxon drive. All of our blocks were working. Our line is doing their job you know. Our running backs were doing our job. Everyone was just working together and doing our job,” Frazer said. Murphy said he could feel all the highs and lows of having a young squad out on the field. You notice, 1 didn’t relax at all even in victory formation,” Murphy said. Wehaven tdonethatyet.Startingfive sophomores, there are a lot of things that we haven’t done yet. Any time in the game, anything can happen, and we tell them that. It doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, we’re kind of expect­ ing you to make a mistake, but get right up and make the next play. We’ve got to move on. Short memories. ts New Fabrics from Moda®J QTR®j Maywood®, Timeless Treasures®, etc. f 5’ Qoif aives us wisdom T QUESTIONS: ask us... Hulst Cleaners 218 E. Slate St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm Pickup 1, WWW. THE HASTINGS BANNER Deondre Mathis took over at fullback for a bit after Frazer had some little struggles in the opening quarter. Frazer had one missed assignment that stuck out in his mind, and Murphy said it looked like things started slowing down a bit for Frazer as the game wore one. “It’s a lot faster than JV football,” Murphy said. “As a collective team we were a little nervous tonight. We had ±ej itters coming out and a little pressure was on us being so young, and even our seniors knew it.” Micah Dock’s touchdown pass to White on the opening drive of the game was followed by a two-point pass from Dock to Debo Robinson, after a missed snap on a kick attempt went awry. Hastings answered with a ten-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a 19-yard touchdown run by Draven Pennock. I Ar i '. ’ f I i I t I 11! > V. J I. t-. ■ >: » I I 1 <! J- .*r >4 I •? .'9'' J' a fx.. fc - ‘ A* \ I i i * r <> jj •s loc^ 2 J i*! 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The TK team is as young as the Saxon one. Sophomore Brody Hammer started at left guard. Isaac Fleischmann started at defensive tackle and Elliott Neff played some key plays in the Trojan secondary Other sophomores, Abraham Dutcher Camden Peter and Jackson Smits got some plays in too. “Theiryoungquarterbackdidn'tmissa beat when he stepped in. They're going to have a really good team,” coach Murphy said of TK. I told them when we were going through the line. Don't hang t 7 T-k- • ? • nangyour heads. This is only the beginning for you guys. This one hurts, but they're going to have a good season. They’re going to surprise a lot of people.” I L 1 i Ji1' 1 't f 2 I BiW The Hastings varsity football team takes the field for its season opener against Thornapple Kellogg Thursday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field led bv Andrew Haines (56) and Caden Pettingill. Photo by Brett Bremer Constantine entered the 2024 varsity football season ranked seventh in the state in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association and performed only in ways ftiat would want folks to move them up in the season opener Thursday The Falcons took a 50-8 win over Delton Kellogg in the varsity head coaching debut of Brooks Smith for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg s Ione touchdown came on the opening drive of the second half. The Panther olTense picked up one fourth down conversion closing in on midfield, and two plays later Gauge Stampfler popped through the middle of ±e line and then up the right side for a 63-yard score. A two-point conversion made the score 35-8 after ±e Falcons scored the game’s first 35 points in the first half. Despite giving up all those points, Smith said he saw a lot of positive things on defense. “I thought we actually pursued well, which makes sense,” Smith said. “We work pursuit like craz>'. We had bodies around the ball, it was finishing when we get there and some ofthe guys were a little tentative early. I bought the second half we showed up a 1 ittledifferent. Coming out wi± more ofan edge to start will help us. Cornerback cornerback Dylan Ficht­ ner, who Smith said always finds his way around the ball, and freshman Mason Ferris and junior GrifTyn Hannon were a couple^ new varsity players did well getting to the ball. Coach Smith said he - SW * 4 JJ' w. V ti 1 Kikt nmt ’m ** thSllgS ifci3Bsa( I •?z^ ’^asjs.ft - feettnWaio «» ■ 1; • at Pennfield Thursday night, Aug. 29, in its new coach’s first bailgame. James Crum Jr. led Lakewood’s attack with 100 yards rushing and a touchdown. Freshman quarterback Max Thrun threw two touchdown passes, one each to Seth Willette and Christian Harton, and Ethan Goodemoot rushed for another score for the Vikings. “We had a lot of fun,” coach Swore said. “The highlight was just being able to step back and watch the kids celebrate, because I know what they have bene through. For them to put in all the hard work and change the culture to meet the higher demands of their time through the summer and six-day a week practices for the first couple weeks, you want to see them get that reward for their efforts.” The Viking defense was stellar. Swore said his team gave up a couple ofbigplays to the Panthers, but found an answer. Twice the Lakewood defense kept the Panthers scoreless when they had the ball in the red zone. Junior defensive lineman Gavin Mc­ Garry pulled the ball away from the Panthers in the backfield once and fell on it, and the Lakewood defense had a second fumble recovery too. Willette had a team-high five tackles for the Viking defense. Swore was really pleased with the play of McGarry, Owen Prowdley, Carter Stewart, Briggs Schelter, Hollis Poll and Goodemoot along his defensive front. “They hit a couple of big passes. Their kzJ ZMl an one pass^ay. Other than that we held mivc ZXl IZ^ dagger in the end was a 63-yard scoring strike down the middle from Thrun to Willette in the fourth. “We started four fi-eshmen and two sophomores last night, and we only start three seniors on offense,”: Swore said. “It’s all about the future. WeTe building this one step at a time with a long term plan.” Kelvin Nevins-Davis drilled a 32-yard field goal as time expired to give the Maple Valley varsity football team a 9-8 win in its return to 11-player football Thursday. It was a 9-0 run for the Lions in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to come out victorious. The Lions scored with just under three minutes to play in the fourth quarter to pull within 8-6 of the visiting Potterville Vikings. Quarterback Jakeb McDonald connected with Eli Wright on a ten-yard touchdown pass and the Lions just needed a two-point conversion to tie the game. The Lions were certain that McDonald got across the goal-line on his two-point try, but the officials disagreed leaving Maple Valley still down two points wi± 167 seconds left on the clock. An on-side kick attempt was unsuc­ cessful, but the Maple Valley defense came up huge driving the Vikings back­ wards and then getting a hand on the Pot­ terville punt to make the Lion offense’s last, chance a little more hopeful. , Jakeb McDonald and the Lion offense • ’< •a BIU 1 ggTafgrr s^oaajsis: If sa>- Wtf lUMB I ^tfSrts jeira ? x-r •;wc Dstrfefc^ 'r^i^ so iS 0 0 0 1 1 I 1 0 fl *na t]2:: “ViZ an 1 ‘ r 2 fl fl I n WK IT B I.Ol « 1I1( ’ 1 t » I 1 ® |il ® 0 •* • «/ BHHBRH •< Csje' X- ' . ** • * iffsr *>•* '3 6 0 Jas?''’* ons Its fl 0 0 fl 0 0 0 fl ( I J iifatf r' • • N * J*' Mk* 0 fl 0 0 fl 0 * fl * *i ll r! •It. -'IS » 0 ’ t 1 it ‘ ,1 .J* •' fl I f :•! » Lakewood 27, Pennfield 6 The Lakewood varsity football team is unbeaten under new head coach Tim Swore. The Vikings opened the 2024 varsity football season with a 27-6 victory a t ! IS r J '. f •» •« 4 I I 11 ’ I I I I I 1 > y t. 4 r f I t f .■i^ 11^ 3185 N. Broadway/N M-43 Hwy. 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Thrun was 7-of-12 passing for the night, and Crum shared quarterbacking duties wi±hiin throughout the ballgame. Isaiah Eakins-Gray scored the lone Pennfield touchdown in the opening quarter, a score set-up by a long kick return following the Vikings’ final touchdown. Lakewood scored once in each quarter. Goodemoot finished oft' a first-quarter drive with a one-yard TD run, and Lake­ wood led 7-6 after one quarter. A 23-yard TD pass from Thrun to Christian Harton upped the Lakewood lead to 14-6 at the half. Crumm scored on a three-yard run in the third quarter. The •? Maple Valley 9, Potterville 8 *•"' <■! B «*«<*>' itcneH Swift, Evan b leser ana e Brady Fowler too. ; Senior quarterback Brody Jones scored fte Falcons opening touchdown on a 13yard run on his team’s first drive of the season and added a 32-yard touchdown fun in the second quarter. The Falcons led 21 -0 after one quarter. Sophomore running back Brody Godfrey took a handoff and slipped through a puple Delton Kellogg defenders before springing 38 yards for his team’s second TD of the ballgame. Sophomore back Cooper McGee had a 26-yard TD run late in the first quarter. ; Godfrey added a second TD run before the half and then scored on a short run early in the fourth quarter, to answer Delton Kellogg’s score with Jones adding 9 two-point pass. Junior Cason Jacobs capped the TD scoring for the Falcons with a 1-yard plunge late in the fourth. Frazer led the Saxons with 86 yards rushing on eight carries. Winebrenner had ten rushes for 83 yard and Wilson, the Sax­ on back with the most varsity experience, finished with 15 carries for 68 yards. managedjust enough toget Nevins-Davis in range for the game-winner. Receiver Tejjcen McDonald drew a facemask penalq^and Wright had a big 25-yard catch on the final drive. The kids never quit. I am so proud of them,” first-year Lion head coach Trent Harvey said. Potterville had held an 8-0 lead for more than two quarters after getting a four-yard TD run from Ezzy Taylor mid­ way through the second quarter. Both teams turned the ball over twice. Tyrese Robinson recovered two fum­ bles for the Lions' defense while Taylor picked off two Jakeb McDonald passes. The Lions went to the air more often in the second quarter as the Viking defense stuffed the box to stop the run and even­ tually it paid off. Wright finished ±e game with four catches for 59 yards and Teegen Mc­ Donald had five receptions for 54 yards. Jakeb was lO-of-27 passing for 125 yards. Jeremiah Penny led the Lions on the ground wi± 13 rushes for 53 yards., and coach Harvey was really happy with the way his backs blocked in the passing game too. Skyler Cook led the Lion defense with nine tackles Jackson Burpee had seven and Penny six. Harvey was thrilled with his defense. About 90 percent of the time they really stayed in their lane and did their job, Harvey said. “They pursed really well. They did a really good job of ex­ ecuting. Coach [Bryan] Faurot did an excellentjob with the game plan. We were su^ing quite a bit because the weather 'W so hot and a lot of kids got in there aiw stepped up.” “They spread us out and ran a little bit with the quarterback. He did make some nice throws early on a couple slant plays. The kids did a nice job and had a nice little goal-line stop later on.” The Potterville defense was pretty solid too, holding the Lions scoreless for more than three quarters to start the season. Their defense really did a nice job flowing to the ball,” Harvey said. “They got after it and put a lot of guys in the box and kind of made us throw it. We started throwing later in the third quarter. Jake had some nice throws. The line was good up front. The running backs picked up some great, key blocks too. I think that was really important.” I Constantine 50, Delton Kellogg 8 <2? 13 s Continued from Page 12 • Ml >*1 > Thursday, September 5, 2024 1 K I i / I I I I �I*. Thursday, September 5, 2024 14 WWW HasHngsBanner com' THF HASTINGS BANNER Vikes finally get by Greyhounds finished it but the ball wcnl into the back of the net.” Acker said. "I started running, Il was just so awesome.” Acker has always been a center back. He is only up on the attack like that in Brett Bremer Sports Editor Beaming i.s the best way to describe Troy Acker after the Vikings scored twice in the final six minutes to finally beat Eaton Rapids. He was beaming. He wasn’t the only one. The l^ewood varsity boys’ MKcer team knocked off its nemesis Eaton Rapids 3-2 in Capital Area Act ivilies Con­ ference While Division action Tuesday al Lakewood High School. The Greyhounds beat the Vikings three times over the past two seasons, taking the CAAC-W'hile title a year ago and beating the Lakewtxxf boys by a goal in the MHSAA Division 2 District Finals in each ofthe past two years , including a 1-Oovcrtime win last October. “Its the greatest game I've ever played In before,” Acker said. “The greatest game we’ve ever played, as a team, in basket­ ball, baseba 11, soccer, that was the greatest team effort we have ever had. The greatest we’ve ever played, I’d say, for sure. “Our senior group, we have like eight Io ten seniors out here. We’ve been play­ ing for four years logclher. Shout outs to Jackson (Mackenzie), Donny (Wells), Will (Grant), Lukas (Losonsky), we’ve been playing together for forever, well Lukas is new, but the four of us have been playing together forever. We’ve always wanted to win a league. We won the league freshmen year, and we think this year we can definitely win it again.” “It just means so much to us to win this game today,” he added. Lakewood had a 1-0 lead in the first half Tuesday, fell behind 2-1 by the half, and then scored twice in the final six minutes to tie the match at 2-2 and then go in front 3-2. Acker, the Vikings’ senior center back moved forward in the attack in the final ftiinutes, was the last Viking to touch the bail before the game-tying goal found the net with 5;58 to play. Senior midfielder Jackson Mackenzie booted a comer kick from right to left that Acker got a head on. His ball cleared the Eaton Rapids’ keeper Evan Freeman’s outstretched arm and clanged off the crossbar, down and then off a Greyhound defender into the goal. “I saw it off the crossbar, and I was very mad for a second. I don’t even know who pivotal moments. “Coach docsn 'I like to push me up there. Only when we’re desperate. I’ve always told coach I wanted to be a forward,” Acker said. “He never listens to me, and he always makes me play defense, but he knows what is best.” It was only about three minutes later when another centering ball, a throw in from senior Ethan Guiles from right to left according to Acker, cleared the Grey­ hound keeper’s grasp and came down at the feet of the senior attacker Wells, Wells’ first swing al the ball missed and he crashed towards the goal-line with Greyhound defender Logan Ham son and the keeper. Harrison slid into the net and Freeman tried to scramble off his back, but Wells managed to steady himself on the left post and take a second swing at it with his right foot this time blasting it into the open net for the game-winner. The win moves the Vikings’ to 2-0-1 in the CAAC-White this fall, and they won’t be an underdog in any of their remaining four conference matches, a run that starts al home against Portland next Tuesday. Lake­ wood is 3-0-2 overall with a home game against Stockbridge this evening, Sept 5. Eaton Rapids is now 3-2 overall this season and 2-1 in the CAAC-While. “They have won the league the last two years. They knocked us out ofdistricts the last two years. We needed a win against them,” Lakewood head coach James LeVeque said. “We went up 1 -0 and I think we got confidence, and then when they scored two to end that first hal f, they knew we were in it, but there was a little fear there ... definitely a lot of adrenaline.” Mackenzie scored the opening goal for the Vikings in the 15th minute. He got behind the Eaton Rapids defense up the left side, thanks to an assist from Brody Hoppes, and made his way along the end line towards the goal. He appeared to be bumped off the ball by a Greyhound de­ fender, but managed to get one last lung­ ing touch on the ball sending it glancing off Freeman into the net. 1 a ULik company is growing I I DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY A 'f Hiring Marketing Specialist Responsibilities include: I • Advertising sales • Account management Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts • • Attend networking events Are you the one? Z I r r t -.<1 — f ■■■ I ■ ’ * J I I I I L>' ft I I . »W> * ia\ I Lakewood senior attacker Donny Wells celebrates his go-ahead goal with 2 minutes and 48 seconds to go in a 3-2 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win over visiting Eaton Rapids Tuesday at Lakewood High School. The Greyhounds had beaten the Vikings three times over the past two seasons including one-goal victories in the district finals in 2022 and 2023. Photo by Brett Bremer I That lead lasted just over seven min­ utes. Eaton Rapids got goals from Drew Holevac on a free kick that got under a charging Viking wall from the lop of the 18 and then one from Caiden Quimby with 3:30 to go in the first half when the Viking center midfielders lost him al the top of the 18. Both Greyhound goals were virtually perfect shots, and they had to be to get by Viking exchange student Losonsky, a goalie at home in Slovakia, who made a handful of stellar saves throughout the night in goal. Holevac’s goal was tucked under the wall and just inside the left post. (Juimby’s shot was a magnificent blast into the upper right 90 with an as­ sist from teammate Jack Huntington that found Quimby all alone in the center of the attacking third. By the end of the nighL the list of Lake­ wood heroes was as long as the roster. There were the usual suspects, Acker, Mackenzie and Wells who were in the right spots at the right times. Mackenzie was pretty excited to notch a goal and an assist, his first points in four varsity matches against the Greyhounds. He missed the first two games of the season with an injury and still isn’t 100 percent. He wasn’t going to miss Tuesday for the wotld though. “Also, its an important win for me, because my grandpa (Doug Mackenzie) is at the game tonight, and he hasn’t been able to make it to a game since I’ve been in high school because he has been at home watching my grandma, because my grandma was in bad health. My grandma (Judith Mackenzie) passed away recent­ ly, and this is the first game he has been able to come to ever. It means a lot.” Senior Ethan Guiles sprained an ankle so bad in practice Monday that he didn’t expect to play al all Tuesday, but battled through the ftill 80 minutes. Grant was steady dropping back on defense late allowing the push forward from Acker and Losonsky. Levi Frizzell, the Lakewood junior who trained all summer expecting to be counted on in goal before Losonsky’s arrival, directed his defense to allow him to snag one chance as soon as he took the field with 15 minutes to go and slid out towards the 18 to snag another ball away from the Greyhounds soon after. Pm very proud of the work out of a lot of our guys,” Mackenzie said. “Levi is a first-year player, I think, going into the game with 15 minutes to go and made some pretty good saves and distributed the ball well, and Lukas comes onto the field and makes a huge difference.” Assistant coach Lane Allen deserves some credit for nudging head coach James LeVeque to get Losonsky, a guy talented enough to be one of the Vikings’ top field players too, out of the net and into the attack. What’s the difference in losing 2-1 or 3 -1 ? Losonsky had perfect di stributions to first Wells ahead in the right comer and then Mackenzie ahead in the left comer in his first couple minutes out in the field of play and he had a shot just tip off the Greyhound keepers’ fingers and off the crossbar and out. We play hard in the times we play hard, but there are also times in the game where we let up and we let them pick up their momentum,” Jackson Mackenzie said. “Obviously, you can’t play with full momentum. The best teams in ±e world aren’t going to play with full momentum. But I think we need to improve on letting their moments of momentum be smaller and we need to get our momentum back faster. I think that is a really important thing we can do, and move the ball to better areas when we’re doing that. I think it is because we’re forcing small passes. 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Not only was Erb selected by voters during August’s primary election to take on one of two spots as Carlton Township trustee, but even more recently, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf announced that he has selected Erb to take over as undersheriff, which will take effect Oct. 1. Erb is a familiar face to the department, and not just because he was bom and raised in Carlton Township. He served 25 years with the department before retiring this summer and then moving on to join the Lake Odessa Police Department. His time there comes to an abrupt end as he returns to the Barry County Sheriff’s Of­ fice to serve as the department’s second in command. “There were so many other things going on that I just needed to move on and so I did,” Erb said about his initial departure from the department. “Lake Odessa is home. And with that said, it was not an easy decision. Lake Odessa welcomed me Accident sidelines Hastings Police chief for months with open arms. It’s my hometown if you will. And I really enjoy it there but, yeah, I got the call and I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge. 1 just want to go back to that office and do anything and everything to make it a place where other officers want to be.” The Barry County Sheritfs Office has been without an undersheriff since early June, when then-Undersheriff Jason Sixberry was placed on administrative leave following his dismissal as varsity baseball coachat Hastings High School. The school terminated Sixberry after receiving com­ plaints about him having inappropriate conversations with his players and often giving them gifts. The school conducted a subsequent investigation, after which officials stated that they did not uncover anything potentially criminal, so a com­ plaint was not filed with law enforcement. Michigan State Police launched an in­ vestigation into Sixberry on the heels of the incident and, too, did not find anything criminal. Still, Leaf chose to let Sixberry go from the department, leaving the void that Erb will now fill. “I’ve been in uniform since 1988 and I See SHERIFF on 2 Jayson Bussa Editor The Hastings Police chief will be off of the job for at least a couple of months following what the !■ department’s second-in-command called a serious accident. I At Monday night’s meeting of the Hastings City Lrf-’ ■<Council, Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly spoke briefly to council members, reporting that Chief Dale Boulter had sustained significant injuries in an accident that played out over the weekend. Dale Boulter “Unfortunately, I don’t have the greatest news. I’m here because our chief was unfortunately involved in a pretty serious accident over the weekend. He’s doing ok right now he’s still kicking,” Kelly reported. “Thoughts and prayers are what we’re ask­ •’r ing for in the meantime.” i** r ■ Out of respect for the Boulter family’s privacy, Kelly did not elaborate on the details of the accident or Boulter’s subsequent injuries, but said that she is maintaining communication with Boulter’s wife as Julissa Kelly he works to recover. Meanwhile, he will be sidelined from his duties for a prolonged period of time. “He will be out no less than two months,” Kelly said. Kelly will take on many of the responsibilities left behind by Boultetand as he recovers. “If you have any questions or concerns — anything at all — I ask that you reach out to me,” Kelly said. “We can set a meeting or an appoint­ ment. We can talk about any issues or current projects you may have been working on with the chief. We can work to move those forward.” j Ik i I * f / > 3 t* * J i 1 I 1 I I 1 United Way celebrates 90 years as it launches new campaign I ■Thursday marks campaign kick-off, two-day Day of Caring event Jayson Bussa A if <1 h -f I f 2^ b If ; I I J rr ! I 7- 4 A , Iv > E“ii ir f. ( r I I 1 k< I ' V •». Students from Thornapple Kellogg High School participate in last year’s Day of Caring event, volunteering to work at Camp Algonquin. File photo provided Editor Florence Tyden Groos 90 years ago thought that kids program­ ming around Barry County was disappearing because of The Great Depression and decided to do her part to invest in youth. She utilized her money to help fund four different organizations — Bluebirds, YMCA, Boy Scouts and Youth Council, which is now 4-H. This laid the groundwork for what is now the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, which has grown exponentially over those decades and now helps financially support 34 different partner agencies. Last I i I year, residents accessed services 68,502 times. The United Way will be high­ lighting its rich history as this year’s fundraising campaign kicks off and the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary. “It is really about the history and the (Tyden Groos) family and that the family is still involved in that and how generation after genera­ tion, it impacts people,” said Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center. “Generationally, the United Way has impacted families for over 90 years,” Forbes added. See UNITED on 4 City seeks grant money for tree inventory project Jayson Bussa Editor The City of Hastings is looking to take inventory of all the trees located within its limits and create a database designed to aid with future tree projects. During Monday night’s meeting, city I pmiiiMi ■D4e7» 11010 council members entertained a motion to apply for an urban and community forestry grant from the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources (DNR) to help defray the project’s cost. The grant would match city funds one-to-one, with the total price tag for r FALL FONDO COMES TO HASTINGS IN OCT. * PAGE 2 T3 2 r Tgo SUBSCRIBE a* «■» YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE * I I i CM 0. z t See QRAHT on 3 Spend it here. Keep it here. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I ! 1 T M TinT, IITKU I b 7 c fl "•12 'j k L 4 V s Li 'J *» < 11 11 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 w With the information, Wightman would develop a geographic information system (GIS) mapping application where the data would be populated. During the inventory process, field workers will collect data about each tree, SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Ml the project ringing in at $25,000. The city plans to work with architecture, engineering, design and survey firm Wightman to carry out the tree inventory and assessment, accounting for every tree within the city and in the street right of way. \T fl i i rw” t 1 • • • « �2 www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 12, 2024 A JS be held at State Street building destroyed by fire Final demolition to after a deluge of civil complaints were Jayson Bussa Editor % An eyesore along the State Street cor­ ridor in downtown Hastings is going to finally be dealt with. On Monday night, the Hastings City Council approved a proposal to hire Hast­ ings-based R&H Tractor Services LLC to demolish the site at 133 E. Slate Street, which was the former home of Vinnies Woodfired Saloon. The restaurant burned down in March 2022 and little has been done with the site since. The agreement with R&H Tractor Services will see the company come in and complete the final items on the demolition checklist, which includes site restoration. City' Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said. A demolition permit was issued by Professional Code Inspections on Aug. 15, 2023 for the property. The property’s owner failed to com­ plete the required demolition and the city took enforcement action against him. After delays due to a variety of > I filed claiming that the company took money from clients and either failed to complete any work or did so in a shoddy L I M I k . jB’’ V « I iSiiiP'iilir 1^" ii. - 1 I : * p. .4? » f; HI,**'-- . While the Bany^ Roubaix doesn’t come to town until early next spring, cyclists will get their fix of the many miles of gravel roads in Barry County with an event on Oct. 6. Race organizers are planning to hold another installment ofthe Barry Roubaix Fall Fondo, an opportunity for cyclists >I ' I 9 9 f ** I 1 * ** -i r I r• ' Demolition work will be carried out at 133 E. State Street, the former site of Vinnies Woodfired Saloon. Photo by Jayson Bussa cost incurred. Property records show that the proper­ ty is owned by Saeman Enterprises LLC, which is owned by Jerold Saeman. Saeman was the owner of Bay to Bay Building Concepts, which is now closed circumstances, the city now has both a court-ordered judgment and a contract with the owner that allows the city access to the property to fulfil I the work required under the demolition permit. The city will file a lien on the property for the The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barry Roubaix organizers, as they always do with this event, are teamingup with local nonprofits, treating the event as a fundraiser ofsorts. The Fall Fondo requires a $30 entry fee ($50 the day ofthe event). Proceeds will go to the Bany County Animal Shelter, the Barry County Imagination Library’s annual operating budget and the Hastings Youth Culinary program. “Last year’s event had over 350 riders and raised over $8,000 for the organi­ zations,” organizers Scott TenCate and Barry Roubaix to hold scaled-down ride on Oct. 6 Jayson Bussa Editor ' to congregate at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings and tackle some of the same courses that they would during the Bar­ ry Roubaix, which stands as one of the largest gravel road races in the country. The Hastings City Council on Monday signed off on the request to utilize Fish Hatchery Park, which will act as the main parking and staging site for what is expected to be 400 to 600 riders. fashion. The company’s license was sus­ pended by the state and the business has since closed its doors. Facing a number of lawsuits, Saeman declared bankruptcy early this year. The city requested proposals for the demolition work and R&H Tractor Ser­ vices was the lowest bid amongst the three responding companies, at $ 14,300. Crews plan to keep the lower floor but cut a three-foot wide trench to allow for drainage. The east and west stone walls will re­ main whi le the brick wall to the northeast will be removed, as will the concrete from the center wal 1 to the alley. The con­ crete from the sidewalk to the basement will be removed and the wood structure to the northwest end ofthe lot will also be removed. Crews will remove and dispose of all debris and septic and water will be capped if it is not already. ** ,5. Matt Acker wrote to the city of Hastings. “We enjoy organizing this ride not only for the cycling community but to give Mikl'" 4 Ik back to the city that continues to support the Barry Roubaix and its partnership. To date, the Fall Fondo fundraiser has generated over $25,000 for the charities and their annual operating budgets.” Unlike the Barry Roubaix, the Fall Fondo will not require street closures and the festivities will be scaled down sig­ nificantly — no after-party, for instance. < 4 1 -i I I ft Mi: «r r Si A J f. •3’ ,.e .•W •« * M ■ • > X *1:' 1 ’.J : y li w* a ^1 r-i / I >• J a t F| 9 <1 \*J fr t * • ! •• I *1 r A u 3; A :es^f 4 *. T f W’- ■ % >0> •r f. ■ ;>& ',•' •'-4 . ATlr T-sr > .’1 :b^ 1 I t B* ** I ! r- *• Ui-iA . 4 I FT *L * :u jv Hi j:n/. i b F 1 --'iLv ^r^'’T r I r • 4 •1 * ? J > >1 * r Jit M I hi K r> ' A ■■ .* jnst h. m:. .s 1 F*' •• . I • *1. % I < *» X I 1 ' 4 X • •t I d .9 I s \ w ToThe Downtown Business Team I- I 1 «A ■. k> MB I •4 4.^ i’Sil i c» > 4 * . »ir • I t * J ' t .1 Haaxaaxi' i 4* teV^vsnaiffi I I j Cyclists compete in the Barry Roubaix early this spring. Photo by Jayson Bussa 1 r ■ k I I I - i 3r '■'*1 *’** I > : • 9 t• J 4 ( 1 ' I r J ■ , ♦ 1 i Y• I . ‘.! I P * I ' For Sponsoring our F9 J '• ft k i' 1 [1 >x**l i »• 1 \ I ■ 'll f s 9 i Pre Came Tailgate Party f \ • 4* 283 at the Saxon Spirit Bus J X b •m JL^*^*'** .^»r • * 4 "*s I ’’■kOlRBi 'V ;AV.s »l ■ I I t ll^p 19 **» 1'. 4^ ' t I MbssatEassB -L..- —X.’ on August 29‘\ against k c 1 V 'S MIb ! Thornapple Kellogg HS UU« •.' Ji « > Efs; ? ’am , a Lake Odessa Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman (left) swears in Officer Kevin Erb (middle) back earlier this year. Lake Odessa Police Chief Kendra Backing (right) looks on. Erb has since been selected as Barry County Undersheriff and will return to a department he already spent decades at. File photo by Molly Macleod « s —- >». *1V 'I I l> * ^'Wljs <5:^ S.., ! « SHERIFF 1 ?t I 1 . J Continued from Page 1 i o<4V^ > t [1 became very comfortable with indi­ viduals at the office and went to other sergeants and even a lieutenant and talked about teamwork before I left,” Erb said. “So, how ironic is it or whatever word you want to use—that I'm coming back and that’s still my thought process?” That office isn't any one person it isn’t,” Erb continued. “Whether the sheriff or myself, it’s not one person. It is an absolute team and we all have • . I. ItY; I I I -*.:3 t t r ' » a 1 ’' r * « rb .* 1 I to work together not only for the office but for the county.” Now, Erb is wrapping up his short stint on the force in Lake Odessa. “They’re well aware of what’ s happening it’s mixed blessings,” Erb said. “Chief (Kendra) Backing has been wonderful and gracious. She’s a very intelligent and articulate administrator and Lake O made a good choice when they made her chief. She 11 do a lot of good things with that little department and they have some 1 • lift- - Uh. k t > * » I S '“i S 8 great officers there. They're in really good hands.” » I *4- THE HASTINGS BANNER < (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 CONTACT US Delivery Questions: circulation@j-adgraphics.com 269-945-9554 * Classified Ads: www.hastingsbanner.com 1 ' * jadclassifieds@mail.com Display Advertising: O' Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Jayson Bussa, Editor ,V ads@j-adgraphics,com Editorial news@j-adgraphics.com I ADVERTISING Email: ads@j-adgraphics,com Ail advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. 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Single Copy........... ........................... $1.50 «« = B ^s' 9 t Copyright 2024 ©2024 Jams Media. LLC All Rights Reserved Printed In the U S. K,S, •< f s PRIVILEGE OF RESPONSE ♦ * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ < f s �5 n 9 s B a n n e r. c o m I the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 12, 2024 3 Middleville council sets joint meeting with DDA Doard as president proposes its elimination /• r •■J ’I S is r Wi Sr r fl I r • ♦ 'J K Sb ♦ *1 V ft I* A, ^2^ X. T- r L h .......................... X *116 ■ i. ■MT P^J I 1 ■Ufcj* K• T Middleville Village President Mike Cramer (left) and Trustee Ann Williams (right) go back and forth in debate durina TufiSrtflU n nhtc mooting DhMn h.. uulIIly Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Greg Chandler »* Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council will meet with the board of the village’s Downtown Development Authority before the council decides on a recom­ mendation from the village president to disband that board. The council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to set a joint meeting of the council and DDA board for Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Village Hall to discuss issues between the two entities. The vote came after heated debate be­ tween Village President Mike Cramer and several of his council colleagues over Cramer’s recommendation to eliminate the DDA board and have the village planning commission take over responsibility for downtown develop­ ment activities. Linder Public Act 57 of 2018, a muFjucipality^Iess-ftm 5^000 residents may dea^iate iWpSfnmg commission •‘M r r J I I I I I * ft* * t *1 ft ,to be ^jiqpDAboard^.The Village Coun­ cil woulS have tp pass an ordinance to ■ >' 4 make that designation. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton wrote in a Sept. 4 memo to the council. Cramer has clashed with several council members and DDA board chair­ woman Kim Jachim over the past year, claiming the board has not lived up to its responsibilities to encourage economic development downtown, choosing to focus more on events. He credits the planning commission for getting the village certified as a Redevelopment Ready Community, which allowed the village to secure Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants for the Lofts of Middleville project at 101 E. Main St., as well as the commission’s work on overhauling the village mas­ ter plan and its backing of the Flats at Mid-Villa development on M-37. “Realistically, the DDA function would not change (if the planning commission took it over),” Cramer said. “It would just refocus on development, which is where it should have been all along.” Cramer has also argued with council over appointments to the DDA board that has led to an impasse that has left three current open seats on the nine-member board. The president says state law gives him the right as the village’s chief executive officer to make appointments to the board, while some council members say a more col­ laborative process is needed. Jachim appealed to the council short­ ly before the vote, urging a delay in a decision on whether to disband the DDA board until after the November I i f T I I I SfW * •_ 'yj garryM TO® I9 i lift*** iF •1 4^0®^ Il •• cioiiS' election. “Why would you change the board, based on the fact that the village president will not work with the DDA board and appoint new people based on his opinion and not the full Village Council?” Jachim asked. “We are func­ tioning with what we have been forced to. I can fill these board positions if Mr. Cramer will follow normal protocol and appoint the way the law is intended to work instead of his personal agenda and 1/ i a I ,1^ perception.” “We do not have to agree on every­ thing to do what is best for the village, but we owe it to the people of this vil­ lage to at least have an upfront, honest conversation like adults. Meeting with the village lawyer, meeting in closed session, doing this in secret behind the DDA and public is not being transpar•• £5^ 7 :■<, /J* ent,” Jachim added. The Village Council discussed the proposal to have the planning com­ mission take over DDA functions at a closed-door session during its Sept. 3 committee of the whole meeting, Vil­ lage President Craig Stolsonburg said. Later that night, Stolsonburg told plan­ ning commissioners of the proposal. The debate over DDA appointments heated up in February when the coun­ cil approved replacing two incumbent board members, Joe Mancini and Andrew Beck, with Derek Dean and Kortney Lull. At the time, both new appointees were involved in downtown businesses. However, Lull recently closed her downtown business. The Hive, and Dean no longer works downtown. Later, Cramer proposed the appoint­ ment of David Sklarin to the DDA board, even though Sklarin never ap­ plied for an opening on that board. He applied to be on the planning commis­ sion. However, Cramer liked Sklarin’s business experience and cited that in his appointment recommendation. But the council blocked the appointment. Since then, Cramer has not submitted any names for the three current board vacancies. In a sharp verbal exchange with Cramer, Council Trustee Ann Williams defended the DDA board and past mem­ bers like Mancini, who is her father. She said for some board members, “it is their life” to be involved in the downtown. “They are a board, they are their own governing body. They could do as they please, just like we. Why is that okay to just fire them without talking to them about it?” Williams said. “We had this discussion, and it was met with hostility,” Cramer shot back. The refocusing of this board was met with hostility.” “I disagree,” Williams said. “You were in this meeting when I got screamed at by Kim (Jachim),” Cramer said. “The reality is we have a responsibility to our taxpayers. Inorder to reduce the taxes in this village, we have to grow responsibly.” “So where’s the responsibility of spending lots of lawyer money on closed sessions and doing this behind everyone’s back and springing it not only on the DDA, but us?” Williams responded. “Lawyers cost a lot more money than what we’re spending on everything else.” As debate continued, some council members spoke in favor of having a meeting with the DDA board before making a final decision on whether to disband it. “This conversation needs to take place before any decision is made, President Pro Tempore Kevin Smith said. “I think we have a lot of varying opinions. I don’t think that we’re all aligned on what the actual outcome is.” “It’s difficult to agree or disagree with something and throw the DDA aside, and make a decision to do one mechanical thing, which is to just move the authority over to planning and zon­ ing, without actually knowing what the ramifications of that are,” Smith added. Trustee Makenzi Peters made the motion to set up the joint meeting with the DDA board, but with the idea that if the issues between counci 1 and DDA are not resolved, she would support having the planning commission take over the board’s responsibilities. "We’ve all said multiple times on this board that we have a pretty strong board here,”’ Peters said. “So we should show strong leadership and at least attempt to resolve issues versus past issues. If that doesn uwoii ’tV work, nviK, this uno is lo a great glCdl plan, piUU, CSpC" ci ally to resolve decades of dysfunction.” Peters asked that council members submit emails to Stolsonburg expressing their concerns and have DDA Director Gretchen James direct her board to sub­ mit similar emails proposing discussion topics. Peters’ motion was supported by Smith and Williams, along with trustees Rich­ ard Hamilton and Steve Baldry. Cramer and Trustee Robert Bishop voted no. “I think it’s a bad idea. I think we’re prolonging the inevitable,” Cramer said. Jachim thanked the board for holding off on a decision during the final public comment period. 1 1 —,1 ■ki. t 1 •*b >• I ■ . ft* Continued from Page 1 including its location, species, diameter, condition, and any conflicts with nearby infrastructure. The result would be a GIS database, online map and dashboard and two training sessions for city employees so that they can learn how to utilize the information. I fthe city successfully earns the grant, it would foot a $ 12,500 bill for the work. While the motion to seek the grant passed nearly unanimously, Second Ward Councilman Terry Stenzelbarton recoiled at the concept of spending the money for a tree inventory. “Excuse my ignorance. You go around and count trees?” Stenzelbarton asked city manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. “We GPS locate all the trees and record what type of species they are, how large the tree is, the age of the tree, the condition of the tree and we can use that information to better plan our tree planting, maintenance and care activities for the upcoming year,” Moyer-Cale responded. The information could be used in a variety of ways, from determining which trees should be removed, where new plantings could be placed and maintaining diversity within the trees to reduce the risk of a disease wiping out a great number of them all at once. “Although this is going to be used to select trees for removal and for future planting, one of the greatest values of it is we will be better treating trees — especially our street trees — as a community asset,” Moyer-Cale said. Director of Public Services Travis Tate weighed in on the project, as well. “It will help to have all the trees in the city and in the right of ways on our GIS so we can see which ones are likely to be ready for removal. ...How we do it now, we look at the dead ones and the dangerous ones.” The conversation was not enough to sway Stenzelbarton, who was the lone ‘no’ vote against seven ‘yes’ votes. Per the proposal from Wightman, the project is scheduled to kick off in January 2025 and will take through August of that same year to complete. Financial r z f GRANT j FOCUS 1 1 [J 1 t L Provided by the Barry County '} I offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS® CFP ® Financial Advisor Member SIPC 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Madison Cove Rnancial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Should you be a global investor? Investment opportunities don’t stop at the U.S. border. But what should you know about investing internationally? To begin with, what is an international investment? Essentially, it's an investment in companies based outside the United Investors can States. purchase individual foreign stocks, but many people choose international mutual international or funds exchange-traded ftinds (ETFs), which can be traded like stocks and track a specific market index. It’s also possible to invest in bonds issued by foreign governments or entities. However, investors should typically focus on diversified funds and ETFs for international exposure in their portfolios. invest you When internationally, you can receive at least two key benefits. First, international help can investments can help diversify your portfolio, When you spread your investment dollars among a variety of investments, you can help reduce the impact of market volatility that might affect one type of asset particularly hard. For example, if you only owned stocks and the market securities, certificates of deposit and other investments. And when you invest internationally, you’re adding still another layer of diversification — because in any given year, U.S. stocks may be down while those from other regions of the world could be up. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help protect you somewhat from market movements, it can’t guarantee profits or prevent all losses. Another advantage of international investing is that it can give you more opportunities for growth. You can benefit from taking part in emerging markets that may offer significant growth potential, fueled by rising consumer spending and rapid advances in technology. Of course, you can certainly find growth-oriented many investments in the U.S., but by broadening your outlook totoinclude includethe thewhole wholeworld. world, you you also also widen widen the the playing playing field for growth possibilities, While international investing does offer some clear benefits, it also carries some some risks, risks, including including the the following: • Currency risk - The regarding an appropriate amount because everyone’s situation is different. And since it’s more challenging to understand the global investment picture, you might want to consult with a financial professional Still itit’’ss aa big big world world out out therp there —* and as an investor, you may want to explore it.’ exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and foreign This article was writte by Edward Jones for use T went through one of its inevitable downturns, your portfolio would likely take a bigger hit than if you also owned bonds, government currencies will change constantly. When you invest internationally, this shifting rate can sometimes work in your favor, but it might your local Edward Jo Financial Advisor also reduce your investment returns. • Political risk - Foreign countries may experience political turmoil that could negatively affect their financial markets and the industries and companies in which you’re investing. • Liquidity risk ~ Some foreign markets have lower trading volumes than U.S. exchanges and may be open fewer hours. This can lead to lower liquidity, possibly making it somewhat more difficult for you to move in and out of international investments. You’ll want to weigh the benefits and risks of investing internationally before taking action. You’ll also want to think carefully about the percentage of your portfolio that you might want to devote to international investments, There’s no one “nile” Edward Jones, \femh er SIPC f I 71 * A / L 1/ I 1 I I J 4 J �w ( t- I 9 * I 1 V WWW HastingsBanner com 4 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 12, 2024 Fall Fest slated for end of the month First ever Gun Lake n >* I * Ar L >• FF** t ft I J r M ? ’w; ■I A d WiWFI ' M Kenna Graham (back right) is the co-owner of The Sand Bar Gun Lake and is chairing the first Gun Lake Fall Festival. She is pictured here with her family, Kyle, Pike and Paige. C’”"z 4 J K I ( Several businesses registered to partici­ pate in the first annual Gun Lake Fall Fest weekend include Bay Pointe Irm, Russo s Gun Lake. Sand Bar Gun Lake, Gun Lake Cocina, Judd’s, Thirsty Buddy’s, Gabby's Unique Decor, Less Str^ in Life, Water’s Edge Floral & Gifts, Lynch’s Tire, Sand Bar Workshop, Nature Walk, Susie’s Organizational Solutions, Brenda Bassett, The Roy Miller Team, Nature Walk, Welton Media, SS Cyril & Methodius Church, Chief Noonday Car Park and several more. With eight months of planning behind them, Timmerman and Graham both agree that the new festival will be ready to make its big debut in less than four weeks. “I have been leading the charge,” Graham said. “It’s been easy because business owners and the Gun 1^^ com­ munity know how to have fun. Visitors have a variety of events to choose from during the three-day week­ end, including, but not limited to, the following. SATURDAY Photo provided OUS president Tammy Dykema Halloran proposed last year. “In February, we formed a tourism task force and invited those interested members to participate,” Timmerman explained. “The role of the task force is to look at ways to attract visitors and engage rting local businesses.” locals in su The task force included members from the Gun Lake Business Association. •J Cl I I — All can stop in from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church for a Fall Fest Breakfast to enjoy. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for eight to 12 years old. Kids under seven eat for free. In addi­ tion, kids will have the opportunity to make and enjoy caramel apples. Arts and crafts will be available. — From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. is Community TaiChi sponsored by Less Stress in Life, V , X KF f> I . z g-f' t 4 t * •'v V F to ■ * Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer She might be leading and heading up the first Gun Lake Fall Festival, but Kenna Graham is not alone. She has help from Gun Lake Fall Fest Committee members, including her co-chairs, Kim Lynch and Joe Jensen. “The (Gun Lake Business Association) team already works hard on Winterfest each year, so a few of us newer mem­ bers decided to take on the first annual fall fest,” Graham said. The event's maiden voyage will take place Sept. 27 to 29. Graham co-owns the Sand Bar and Grill on Gun Lake, Kim and Sean Lynch own Lynch’s Tire, and Joe Johnsen runs the Sandbar Workshop. Association President and Treasurer Deb Timmerman reminded the commu­ nity to support local businesses at this event. “Graham and her team have spent a lol of time and energy connecting with business owners over the last few months and helping them with creative strategies for family fun,” Timmerman said in a press release. “She is also the brainchild behind the first ever Gun Lake Fall Crawl, a pub crawl designed to promote the delicious cuisine and cocktails of area bars and restaurants.” “The fall festival provides a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services, supporting the local economy,” added Timmerman. The Fall Fest was an idea that previ- (Jin I Allegan County Park at Gun Lake. _ Gabby’s Unique Decor will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers can take advantage of the special sales / > < f ‘ J f !• I ’J I*." J 'J I i . J f / .4^ < 99^ • F 1 I inside the store. — Water’s Edge Floral and Gifts wel­ comes everyone from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors of all ages can paint a pumpkin, sample mulling spice and more. — Maddie’s Cookies offers a free cookie or ice cream to those who buy half a dozen of her gourmet cookies. — Artisan Market at Nature Walk Studio in Yankee Springs is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Stop by Chief Noonday Car Park, where kids can enjoy a petting zoo, apple bobbing, family photo op, a film making and drone interactive exhibiL plus more. Sponsors of the events include Lynch’s Tire & Service, Sand Bar Workshop, Chief Noonday Car Park, Welton Media and Prime Edge Media. — Berkshire Hathaway at 124th Ave. in Shelbyville on the half hour at 9:30 a.m, 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. will offer home organizing and real estate tips with Susie’s Organizational Solutions and Brenda Bassett, Realtor. A I 4*/ /* I A 1/ Air J I'w * ffi c ? J rfC5‘ ((I* d A issif’" this?’* L;; / % » 4 A z .V f. ■ .<• » 4 _ 4 A W J 4 V 3** < ----- V 9^. W rA • ....« ’5 f.- W* <• ■ A SUNDAY I A1 :r r ** #' 4 — Pub Crawl noon to 6 p.m. Several businesses offering food and drink spe­ cials during the fall pub crawl include Bay Pointe, Russo’s on Gun Lake, Sand Bar Gun Lake and Gun Lake Concina. Visit gunlaketourism.com for more events and a list of days, dates and times of events. A* I •> f to t J ‘fi. Hail '* -•41 « » * .-Xi -» «;s«* i" jC > Students from TK, Hastings named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship Program 4 I >1 I I ife V L 6 Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes ±e highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a finalisL the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifmalist’s academic record, participation in school and communi­ ty activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstand­ ing academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. From over 16,000 semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this designation. Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinal­ ists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including students from Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg high schools. These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the compe­ tition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million ±at will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist a level of the competition. Lilyah Solmes from Hastings was named a semifinalist as was both Cole Novak and Lukas Walters ofThomapple Kellogg. About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government as­ sistance, was established in 1955 spe­ cifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by ap­ proximately 280 business organizations, higher education institutions and indi­ vidual donors. DO YOU REMEMBER? — » T xr liiw • 1 4 fc. » .A'.** 4 V.-.-. 4 F< v> - . u .! -* *to A . - * ± -*r <* * *• __ - /w to*.*, Md F «* ; X* K*. 4 < 'W. ! •7*%i »♦** ?»^:*'Xto< i A-*- 1 «»** t Z' » -V «» • I 'v* g f.* *»w HASTINGS TOWNSHIP HALL SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER — BANNER JUNE 23, 1988 Footings are in place for the new Hastings Township Hall, located on River Road near the corner of Star School Road, and the cement floor will soon be poured, said Supervisor Dick Thomas. The building will include a 40-by-36-foot meeting hall, a . a 12-by-9’foot kitchen, 32-by-36 feet of office space, a 15-by-15-foot vault and two handicapped-accessible bathrooms. Thomas said he had hoped the hall would be completed in time to be used as a voting site for the August primary election, but frie tentative completion date is now in October. The current township hall is located in Historic Charlton Park where residents will vote in the primary. DID YOU SEE? * SnjOa# F Scl « • ?3^ < J9 ^1^** ■* I f •r 9 W J jsjSc!-- . * ^4 iin*= ► V w ^<15 365 W' W B * w UI r a k to «*> ;(^ issi^e aiaijB«i4fe(*®’ ,»*i*r f *T ESiEls^scm r ^1/ l» I T* —fes iejii' sKSSCd:!1 u n 3 '■: .r aX *1-' The United Way will kick off its new campaign as it always does — with a kick-off ceremony held at the Barry Expo Center followed by its annual Day of Caring event. The kick-off will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 begin­ ning at 8 a.m. Day of Caring, which is a two-day event where ±e United Way ga±ers over 500 volunteers to tackle projects across the county, will be held on Thursday after the kick-off and on Saturday. Last year, Barry County hosted the largest Day of Caring event in the state and attendance for this year’s event seems to be right on par. The motto for this year’s fundrais­ ing campaign, which allows both businesses and individuals to give small amounts of money between now and early spring, is “United we give.” Forbes said that her organi­ zation has set its fundraising goal at $800,000, which is $50,000 more than last year’s goal. The United Way constantly raises its goal and has yet to miss. “I always get nervous (about meet­ ing the goal) but I know (it’s possi­ ble) when you can demonstrate what those needs are in the community and how when everyone gives a little we can make a huge impact on so many. We’re a community of 62,000 and over 68,000 times people have accessed services.” To go along with the 90th anniver­ sary, this year’s campaign will be chaired by granddaughters of Florence Tyden Groos, including Cahssey Augustine, Maggie Coleman and Lauren Tripp. While many nonprofits throughout the state and country cite a recession in giving to accompany recent rough economic times, the Barry County United Way has remained somewhat isolated from that trend. Forbes cer­ tainly doesn’t take it for granted and said that the visibility of the United Way and its partner agencies moti­ vates many to give. “1 think people have to be more careful where they spend their dol­ lars,” Forbes said. “I think the good thing is when you give to United Way, you’re giving to 34 different programs * * • Si» I I Continued from Page 1 *•* » * * * jlsssriiBPS I I UNITED * A A .V Representatives from Blue Zones Activate Barry County, the MSU Extension and Barry Community Foundation gathered in Nashville last week to celebrate the first har­ vest at a new community garden there. Volunteers worked this year to transform a patch of grass into this thriving garden. Photo provided - ■ to • a ra FRUITS OF THEIR LABOR ** ae? ,,,, v* Z4 and services.” “I hope that Tm not ever the one who is like ‘Oh, look at what the United Way is doing!’ I don’t want to be that person. I don’t want our orga­ nization to be ±at person. 1 want our organization to say ‘What did you say you needed? How can we help?’ We need to be in the background support­ ing and shoring up ±e organizations that are doing ±e work and ±en if ±ere are gaps then we need to look at what those gaps are.” For its upcoming Day of Caring, over 500 volunteers will be painting, landscaping and providing general labor for a wide range of organizations across Barry County a group is even meeting up with residents at Thomapple Manor to take them fish­ ing on the McKeown Bridge. This year, the United Way’s volunteer center provided a mini-grant opportu­ nity. They made $12,000 available for organizations to apply for that could be put toward their projects. They granted $11,801.51 in total for projects like roof sealing at Habitat for Humanity Barry County. Leveraging the sweat equity of the community has become a calling card for the United Way. “We love to engage the community in the work,” Forbes said. A F w *7rL WPKSilfeJoiSS (I 1 * ** rr •• ’■ B « •M » 4 < W 11 M 4 *. u to * X ’Woxjjas.ailsijKi siytijEiiii i*rii > Wi* ita’ T* to » --s * * to **to * '^^“^esmEVcifr ’^WeCiLsskjtej s •"st’ ''M I 1 &nvt a Z: •** SliSxTiii, 4 * V -i* * a^>’ ' to «■. 4. I: toi ** * 4 F ll‘ 4g ■btoL lb ♦ * Ft •^1 SS •I * I1 k '^n »■ 5^ 'J 4 'iM* * » ■f » I f I , li UNITED ik % 1,* Jo I ) I B * t 1I J »:s I j • Gt I HI’ ' A. •* I i > 5 I J e *»-V* *« Lani Forbes, Executive Director for the I I ■ .«;8SS.,l t SSXxSb lu United Way and Volunteer er, speaks during last year’s campaign kick-off event at the Bar^ ^PO Center. Rie photo by Hunter McLaren ^ti' ♦ ♦ I I k<in F S5i2S' I < x*. <> I �S I 1'^ '.IOs’ * 'VWWHastin9SBanner.com IB M t Jb Locals can get a taste of the world this ^turdayastheHastings^of^^^^^^^ s 1’ PT ’**'^hi Ie celebrating the cultural diversity found in Barry County. There is no cost to attend; free-will offenngs will be accepted. TTie ethnic food fest is a joint endeavor for die church and the Roundtable Com­ K k * k ’U' s. « \\ ■ M K . hl * Ar? •K % IS event s goal was “to bring community together, sharing the different cultures that >> “ .Ms <1. See ETHNIC on 11 f. I rt ’ 1 I The Barry County Ethnic Food Fest is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Photo provided >nl4' ' hii ists I A •'.I See AERIAL on 11 LaHaie resigns at TK assistant superintendent SEi? * «K ■ INS Greg Chandler Staff Writer LaHaie also oversaw many $ of the building projects that 1 Thomapple Kellogg yi were made possible by voter 1 Schools will soon begin Ell r approval of a $42.8 million ** i looking for a new assistant bond issue in November superintendent. 2019, including the com­ Chris LaHaie, who has pletion of the TK Early been TK's No. 2-ranked Childhood Center that opened • Chris LaHaie administrator for the past in the fall of 2022. two-and-a-half years, has A former teacher in Jenison announced that he has Public Schools, LaHaie was resigned from his position. hired as TK assistant super­ LaHaie has accepted a new job as intendent in February 2022, shortly associate superintendent of business after Craig McCarthy was promoted and fiscal services with West Ottawa to his current role as superintendent. Public Schools in the Holland area, He came,to the distrietTrom Cedar un “It was the toughest professional Springs Public Schools, where he had decision I think I’ve ever made,”----■been deputy superintendent oTfmance LaHaie told the school board in mak­ and operations for two years. He also ing the announcement toward the end previously held school finance admin­ of their meeting Monday night. “I istration positions in Grand Rapids, have nothing but gratitude. Thank you Comstock Park and Portland. all for the opportunities. It’s been a Board President Matt Powers wonderful two years, and this district thanked LaHaie for his efforts during is a special place and it’s headed in the the past couple of years. right direction.” We appreciate the financial (updates LaHaie was the primary person we’ve received). It’s just never been a responsible for overseeing TK’s bud­ question in my leadership on the board get. According to a recent audit, the (on how we’re doing as a district),” district ended the 2023-24 fiscal year Powers said. with a surplus of $1,260,267 on a Powers also thanked LaHaie for general fund budget of $47,263,020. providing levity to board meetings. That boosts the district’s reserves to LaHaie even exchanged a fist-bump $9,140,356, a figure that represents with board member Tyler Wenger after 19.7 percent of its expenditures. making his announcement. I, . WlABOl i u ■ -?c aajs. I I the HSU m rd M Cawity ^^3-® of - X: Sk ^"isais S '.abhntfl ** wv % i; * ‘S' jarij?] fi wfs worked fis ygjr '.r M 0^ ?sss rto / ----3^^ UNITED and savTccs.” IhopeitariDflotevaiheoK lb is lib ‘ft Jook at whi the Ik L«l & liS kii oSits new W B is tioiiig!' I don’t :^2»; *. 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Will your children say: "If the leader can do it, why can’t I?” Or do you just overlook that kind of behavior? If you would not hire this person to teach or lead children, why would you elect him to lead our nation? I’ll paraphrase Edmond Burke: "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that good people do nothing." Please vote. T Pete DeDecker Hastings YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. VIE^ACN).^M^)cy Group ► 7 Z'^r H . I’-V IWPP''* i I Ij ' t : H I ilK^/K ! H ' I I • pr' •Ct & J F •ir- T’A I —w *I *• 4 i.* J □ X M .. ft IRIS LOFTUS Please join us in a celebration of her life... Letters to the Editor policy View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or any sister View Newspaper Group publi­ cation in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their fell name, home address and phone number. All letters must be original and are subject to editing for clarity t u I if !T\'W th js£vanie«“P’'’ f to take thflD o Your Community Connection n Mi r“' t 1. ( This election, vet politicians the way you would any other leader n of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITC Transmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC). The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. Barry County is slated for inspection I Mike Schipper Middleville Thornapple Kellogg class of 1981 Dear Editor, They don't make them like that anymore. I know Tom Lehman as my P.E, teacher, my football coach, my driver's training instructor, a leader, a role model and most recently as my friend. It was clear that coach," as I called him, was passionate about sports, but what he was even more passionate about was helping young people mature and develop into great adults. Coach was honest and direct and you never questioned what he was thinking. He told you He wasn’t a yeller or screamer, but was very direct. If you were not keeping your grades up, were being disrespectful to teachers or other students, or if he suspected you were hanging out with the wrong crowd, he would tell you. He might even "lovingly" smack you in the back of the head and tell you to straighten up. I had a few of those conversations myself and I deserved and appreciated every one. Unfortunately in today's world teachers and coaches are afraid to be open and direct with students. They often are concerned that even truthful caring constructive criticism will be met with a parent complaint. It's too bad. We all need those tough conversations from time to time and especially as teenagers. Coach’s talks were always because he cared. He wanted you to be the best you could be. He wanted you to stay out of trouble. He wanted you to be a great husband, father and citizen, '* I'was blessed to sit with'him on Friday night at the TK vs. ' Kenowa football game and' talk. In typical coach fashion, he told me about one of those “conversations" that he had with a young man recently. He told me that a student said, "you can’t say that to me," to which coach responded, "I just did." I laughed - that’s so coach. He told me that he had the conversation because he saw potential in the young man and wanted him to get back on the right track. Coach was still being coach and still cared right up until his last breath. We need more teachers *7^ conduct aerial patrols of transmission lines in Barry County next week Barry County residents may see some helicopter activity in the area next week. ITC will be conducting aerial ;patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan until approximately Oct. 4, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status and coaches like Tom Lehman. He cared and wasn't afraid to say it and show it — in his own special way. Thanks coach. They don’t make them like Tom Lehman anymore £k<; panions tor Racial Equity group. Desiree o e5ffounderandleaderofthegroupsaid I J LETTERS TO THE EDITOR arene tests the Barty County Ethnic Food Fes. The event, taking place at Hastings Nazarene in Hastings, will be held from H 5 Thursday, September 12, 2024 Barry County Ethnic Food a ni. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 Attendees can tty a wide variety of foods iS S ’* the HASTINGS BANNER and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one let­ ter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. 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She didn’t care that he J was divorced with a 1 year old daughter and was 6 years older J than her. She just knew that he M was to be her life partner. One and a half years later they were married on October 24,1962. After marriage. Peg and Larry bought a cottage on Crooked Lake. She worked as a waitress until they bought the restaurant in 1965. As co-owner, she became the cook, waitress, payroll person, and cleaning lady until they sold the Cottage Grill in 1977. During that time she started the “Sunshine Club,” a neighborhood bible study, crafts, lunch, and play time at the family farm. After selling the restaurant. Peg sold Avon door to door throughout the area, helped her friend clean houses on Gull and Wall Lakes, worked in their large garden, canning and freezing produce. She worked as a lunch lady at the school and mentored many children in the elementary school. She took a 17 week course to become a Margaret Ann “Peg” Huffman, born February 17.1942, passed away peacefully knowing she B was going to Heaven. September 1,2024 was her day to go home. Many family were with her as she passed away in her home. Peg was born in Battle Creek to William and Lorena (Bowen) Gray. She went to school in Battle Creek through the 11th grade. Peg’s mother passed away when she was 12 years old, making Peg become the caregiver to her younger sisters and baby brother who was only 9 months old. Her father never remarried. Life was not easy for her at that time as her dad had her sharing the cooking, cleaning, washing and caring for the young ones while trying to get good grades in school. She moved in and lived with the Ragukey family on Fine Lake to graduate from Delton Kellogg in 1961. After graduating. Peg moved back to her father’s house and she went to work in a pet shop, a music store, a variety store, and a dry cleaning business. At night she would sit with patients in the hospital. a f .* +- I' I nursing aide and worked at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Peg had a jail ministry at the Barry County Jail for many years and would write many letters to the inmates in jail and prison. She and Larry had a storefront church on East Main St. in Kalamazoo where she cooked meals for the needy twice a week. She also worked part time at Meijer as a Stocker and at the Prairieville Greenhouse. Peg helped care for many friends in their final days and she truly enjoyed the time she helped at the Delton Women's Center. Her home was always open to whoever needed a place to stay or something to eat. Many family members and friends of family members were welcome to stay as long as they needed. Plus all the sleepovers and the big breakfasts in the morning for children and grandchildren. Peg was very proud of her children and their successful marriages as the number of grandchildren grew to 19 and great grandchildren to 28. She loved the big meals on Sundays and having time to enjoy them with her family. Peg will be remembered as a great cook and homemaker. She loved to write to people and write poems by the hundreds including one to read at church every week. Peg was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna; brother, David; one grandson, one great grandson, and many friends as she entered heaven. Peg is survived by her husband of 62 years, Larry; daughters, Laura (Brian) Blair, LeAnn (Wayne) Hayward; son. Michael (Kelli) Huffman: step daughter, Jodie Kevin) Weimer; 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Clark; brother Donald Gray; and many treasured friends. How do you memorialize a person who touched so many lives, both young and old in our business, in the schools, churches, nursing homes, jails, prisons, door to door selling Avon, most people called her a “bible thumper,” she sure did love the Lord and was not afraid to tell people about Jesus. Peg’s family will receive friends on Friday, Sept 27,2024,5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home where her memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, Sept. 28,2024 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Delton Women’s Center will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Peg’s family. 1 1 1 t V .T* * r B r 'll » HI'!. 9 I 1 1 < 11 »I i <111 15 if _—• I 1 It '.UiSt * It « - - - 3? 4 4 •*** L 4 - / c 3^’ . 3 fir* ; I . ' 1 C 5 JS?: Thomas Lehman I 1 Thomas Lehman passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2024, at the age of 75. if He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff. He is survived by his wife HI of 54 years, Sharon; his brother, George (Kathy); his sons, David (Caroline) and Steve (Stephanie); and his grandchildren. Morgan, Max, Reese, Madison, and Harper. Tom was a teacher, coach, and athletic director over his 37-year career at If • < s S« Thornapple Kellogg High School. He began coaching at TK when he took over as the head coach in 1972 for a wrestling team that had never won a match. By 2009, he had recorded a record of 710-234-7, making him one of the country’s winningest high school wrestling coaches at the time of his retirement. Under Tom’s leadership, the TK wrestling team compiled 17 league championships, 13 district championships, nine regional championships, two state runner-up Worship Together at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,.. ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH tl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus E To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy •1 P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree II lethodist.c Will . Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (corner of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390, Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. w w w.cbchastings .org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 Woodlawn, E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. pleasantview FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: ■ k 1 jl 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 A V INWS Fiberglass Products 1699W.M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 AWmWBH flo(lhieIl»bftE|i^ 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 finishes, and a state championship in 1996 when his youngest son, Steve, wrestled for him. Tom was voted Michigan Regional Coach of the Year 11 times and Michigan State Coach of the Year four times by his peers. Tom was a finalist for National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2010. In addition to his high school coaching duties, Tom served as the head coach for Michigan’s USA Wrestling program, coaching five teams to national runnersup, two national championship teams, and numerous individual national champions and all-Americans. Tom also served as team leader for two international cultural exchange trips to Japan. In 1997, he was voted USA Wrestling Junior Leader of the Year. Tom is a member of the MiddlevilleThornapple Kellogg Coaches Wall of Fame, the Owosso High School Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tom was a state champion wrestler at Owosso High School and wrestled in college at Western Michigan University. A dedicated teacher with a tremendous sense of humor (so he claimed), Tom never worked a day in his life. Students remember “Coach Lehman” as someone who roamed the halls with a big smile and a quick wit. Tom taught physical education, health, and biology and was athletic director at TK. In addition to the classroom and wrestling, Tom coached football, cross-country, and track and spent summers teaching driver's training. In 2002, Tom was awarded the Commitment Award by the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation for his efforts to support youth and the 91 community. As a husband, father, and grandfather, “Pops” was loved. With time off in the summer from teaching, Tom and Sharon would load up the family station wagon for camping trips, weekends at Cedar Point, and, not surprisingly, to travel to World Cup Wrestling tournaments and the Olympic Trials. Tom played softball with the “Hogs” and developed lifelong friendships with many of the families from the team. Tom loved spending time at his small cabin in Lake City and riding his quad “with the boys.” Tom and Sharon often traveled to visit David and his family in Idaho and enjoyed spending time at Gulf Shores during the winter months. Always active, Tom planned to attend an^ annual golf trip with his teammates from Western Michigan University, was getting ' ready for another trip to Idaho, and was . plotting the stops he and Sharon planned to make on their way to Alabama after Christmas. Tom will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues at TK, and the thousands of students whose lives he touched. The family will receive friends for viewing at the Beeler—Gores Funeral Home in Middleville on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held at Peace Church on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at 1 p.m.. with a reception to immediately follow. in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to support the TK Wrestling Program. Checks can be made to “TK Schools - Wrestling” and mailed to: TKHS, Attn: Athletic Department, 3885 Bender Rd, Middleville, Ml, 49333. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Tom’s family. 4 i “Lgfi* IP? 3^‘ ■ I , Buff V- 2 If * % ► k Vil» <I i 'll I A •J IB . 'Iff .TO* a JK *i <23 ^ T’ xaFi * 4* C,: • TrT‘' \ :^12l 11C” pg«gg^^ * • * I -SI * « 1 I ASK OR, UNhURSt * < - stt* ■ 5.?*^ ♦ *»<* » s * WWttt Registration open now for Pierce Cedar Creek Institute trail run w » I K »• *. 'ft Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Over the Creek and Through the Woods trail run will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Participants can enjoy the Institute’s 850 acres and challenge themselves to run the 5K or run or walk the 1-miIe fun run. Each year, the ftinds raised from the race support the Institute’s mission to inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Each runner will receive a participa­ tion medal. The top male and female runners in the 5K will also receive medals. Packet pick-up and late registration open at 8 a.m. on Oct. 5, with the runs following. The 1 -mile fun run begins at 9 a.m.; the 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is open now online. Fun runners can participate for free, whether they register ahead of time or on the day of the race. Adults running in the 5K can register ahead of time for $45, with a T-shirt included in the cost if registered before Sept. 23. On the day of, adult runners must pay $50. Children 12 and under running in the 5K can register online for $20, T-shirt included. Children registering on the day of the event must pay $25. Registration is available at overtheriverandthroughthewoodstrailrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=10560. Those who register before Monday, Sept. 23 will receive race T-shirts, Fun runners can also purchase T-shirts before Sept. 23 for $15. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nature center, environmental education center, and biological field station lo­ cated on 850 acres with nine miles of hiking trails 10 miles south of Hastings, r •!> » kA._' (• .’n 4^ V' I •» ■ 1 I ■' k V t’ 'i Uh b- 4 ’-r 4 / > I «» t * > V J'ITa r ' It' V It * I % ' » fc 4 •« k.. I V4 4, ''41 * k, 4 I Runners will get to know Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s trails during the Over the Creek and Throuoh the Woods trail run next month. Photo provided * M ’I Ji'S?’'.''' ♦ ♦ I I <‘6 k ’ t af r A k AH Nk 'A i r; * I > s 4 �* WWW HostingsBonner mm the HASTINGS BANNER ... Thursday, September 12, 2024 7 L* turning back the pages Ruth Mudge was ahead of her time 4 Il tk banner NOV. * ?SSJC'« .'ol * 1, 1990 V • ESTHER WALTON J,®of Elphalet Hyde, one of the Siv ft s *v • his wife died in 1843 and left him with small boys to tk^^'inLlieT" Mudge and his family were the first setin ?836* "’""'hip of Castleton, coming to Michigan her life raising children. Besides hyJhe first marriage, the couple had six other children. She and her husband took interest in schooling ^d the rural school located across the road tr^ their house was named the Mudge School. I he story of their lives was typical of the early pioneers in Barry County. It was what Ruth did after Lorenzo s death that set her apart from the crown. Lorenzo died in 1882 and Ruth moved to Hastings, buying several pieces of property. She owned four lots, two on East Center Street and one on the northeast comer of Green and Church streets. Living with her was one daughter and a grandson. Also during this time, women were allowed to vote for school board members if they had property liable to assessment for school taxes in any school district, it they had resided there for three months before the school election, and if they were 21 years old and were me parents or legal guardians of any children included in the school census of the district at the time of hold­ ing such school election meetings. They were entitled to vote on all questions arising in the district which did not directly involve the raising of money by taxes. School matters were the only thing women could vote on if they met the rest of the crite­ ria. Ruth Mudge met all the qualifications. On March 21, 1884, this notice appeared in The Banner: Ladies who are property holders or parents or guardians of children have the right to vote for school officials. How many ladies will cast their ballots for members of the school board?” With the election coming up, the ladies went for legal counsel and this piece appeared under “Local News” in The Banner. “The question as to whether or not ladies have the right to vote for members of the Board of Education in this city was by the ladies submitted to Messers Colgrove, Knappen and Niskem.” The election was held April 7, lS84^ ^nd Mrs. Mudge was refused the ri^t to vote. It would have been interesting if someone during that period had written about the fracas. Today, we do not Imow how many women tried to vote, whether the X H h. <r SlSfRS 9 a *^5 ftj Wip in Sti" > 1 ^Bbanrt f«k .. ';5W!i ■ Wed ' ^-3tP as 1 • 1.1 «a I ■ •**. <* St • X** *fc. ■■*6arbl® 4• 'll f • S r ISV. ■ ■ d < •* < r UP* W' '¥acT A * s'3 4 T*♦ • Jk iSSjlSS ! .'TCiA’^ajtofSWiol lb’ r* pBojfcstopsiKgsiiitoj :D:wKiBfej lomake oiillieirwloAtaife ■ Mi FaiTr irti Be tiational Ute. A fc; -c 7 'ffi, Iffl K J at! Im wil te missed ty lis h *9UK^iidhlMd 5T«e'i!raeJ«[!teitta Wsilsiiteliwlietirtl Ttietalyimtailsti ■ r z< 3te s onj al ttie feefef-toes Fyjfflf sgRWijjhfdasiKita DmiiiliMkiiitaW 4 4 R . «*• «' f U < 4 J I I • k * « X •I V t ♦ u o si.. n «• I •r •» a A* * a hl tA- .i* * ♦ ‘it • *» ' r I- t i i Ruth K. Mudge initial idea came fi-om a group or if it was started by a single woman and if that woman was Ruth Mduge. Ruth had the right to vote in the rural school elec­ tions and probably had voted, but we don’t know that for sure. All we know is that Ruth Mudge sued Allen Jones and William Stebbins as inspectors of elections in and for the Third Ward of the City of Hastings for not allowing her to vote. “Saturday,” said the May 30 Banner in 1884, “will be heard before Justice Greenfield, a case in which the ladies of this city will be much interested, viz: that of Mrs. Ruth K. Mudge against the alderman of the Third Ward for trespass on the case in refusing to receive and count her vote for member of the Board of Education at the last election. This will be but the beginning of the proceedings to decide as to whether or not ladies have a voice in the section of the Board of Education. Now the City of Hastings also consulted lawyers. Knappen and Van Arman, and it was their opinion that women could not vote. “Qualificafidns of VdtCrs for ntoberS of the Board of Education shall, be; the same ^s the general city offi­ cers, is unquestioned. Women‘Have no constitutional right to vote even at the school district meeting con­ templated by the general school law.” The case went all the way to the State Supreme Court. According to a decision handed down from the Supreme Court, the biggest problem with women voting for school board was the way in which the City of Hastings then elected school board members. “By an act of legislature incorporating the Board of Education of the City of Hastings, the entire territory embraced within its corporate limits was constituted one school district and the schools therein placed under the control of said board, one member of which was thereafter to be elected in each of the four wards of said city at the annual city election... The act failed to prescribe by whom said member were to be elected, or the qualifications of such voters, but the city charter provided for the election of city officers from among the qualified electors of the city, who must possess the qualification of township electors, who under the con­ stitution are confined to male persons.” Holbrook and Clement Smith, representing Ruth Mudge, contended, “The act in question does not say who are qualified electors. ITie members of the (school) board are not city officers in the ordinary sense and are voted upon by a separate ticket. The city of Hastings is a graded school district, nothing more, nothing less, and has all the rights of any district. The women of graded districts have the same right as in primary districts, unless changed by law.” It was under this primary school district law that women were allowed to vote if they met the other qualifications, which Ruth Mudge did. The lawyers for the Third Ward aiderman argued, Tlie election was required to be held at the annual election of the municipality and women were not qual­ ified to vote at municipal elections.” The sticking point was the voting for school board had to be done at the school board’s annual meeting. This election was done at the city’s annual elections and the qualifications for one did not accommodate the other. If the elections were separate, she could vote, but as they were together but on separate ballots, she could not. The decision handed down in January 1886 said, “It was an annual city election, not a school meeting, and the primary school laws are inapplicable to such elec­ tions. Until the Legislature confers the right of suffrage on females in the election of member(s) of the Board of Education, they must continue to be elected by the electors qualified to vote for city officers at the annual township election^;” Ruth Mudge never did get a vote in a school or any other election. She lived until 1913, dying Jan. 12, at the age of 94. k * Ifcta'.'W? _ < / A.4 inia •MAh HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY s tor LefB 2 SCHEDULE '<■ iiiifflttlyMw. «|3 Bpm B£1 M» tv- 723 Jt 1!* hbr 'S' i Ml ASK DR. UNIVERSE IM ”” "5 tote IO* proCWstante^ What's all the buzz about? SSS' SSS* Why do bugs fly in a big group? What are they doing? Hu^on, 7, Hiish. h Dear Hudson, The o±er day I walked into a cloud of lats. I love insects, but it was unpleasant to have all those critters fly into my face. I asked my fnend Rich Zack what they were doing. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me that most insects are individualistic. They don’t usually fly together in groups—unless they need to mate or travel. Then, some insects form a group called a swarm. “The purpose of the adult insect is to mate,” Zack said. “They have short lives—so short that a lot of them don’t even feed as adults. So, the mating peri­ od is very important to them.” That’s what my gnats were doing. The conditions outside were just right, so a bunch of male gnats showed up in the same place. When female gnats got there, it was easy for them to find a mate—because everybody was together. Some insects bring gifts to a swarm. Zack told me that dance flies may show up carrying a piece of prey or even a pretty rock or leaf. They’re hoping a female dance fly will think they’re strong and clever. Maybe she’ll pick them to mate. A few insects do everything a little differently. They’re social. They always live together in colonies. That includes all ants and termites as well as some bees and wasps. Some of them form M eooowfof* M I » « r-siiit iI M 2’ N fe'**' <- jSk*: .■M ftfl « p ’lacia 4 r-, I nr i 0' < :rJ k f I tv ’ f.I t I j k e •1/ ■ I : I ^1' 1 $ f. »* ■f I swarms, too. Sometimes ants and termites send out individuals with wings to mate. Most of them die after that, but a few chew off their wings and go find a new place to live. That will be a new colony. Honey bees also swarm to mate or form a new colony—but they keep their wings. You might even see a beekeeper catching a swarm of honey bees. Then they put the swarm into a new home. Sometimes a swarm is less about meeting someone and more about going somewhere. Some insects migrate. They move from one place to another with the seasons. Monarch butterflies can fly a whopping 3,000 miles from the place they’re bom to the place they spend winter. Some people call that swarm a “kaleidoscope” because it’s so colorful. Some grasshoppers form a giant swarm that gets a special name, too. It’s sometimes called a plague. Normally, these grasshoppers live alone and act chill. But if conditions are just right—like heavy rain after a dry period—they have tons of babies. If those babies bump into each other, it triggers a change in their brains. They transform into locusts. They’re bigger and stronger than regular grasshoppers. They’re brightly colored. And they eat everything. A swarm of locusts can gob­ ble up an entire farm in just a few hours. The other time you might see a group of insects flying together is near a porch light or street lamp. Lots of insects hang out around lights. But they’re not doing anything together. They happen to be in the same place, but they’re minding their own buzz-iness. Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to IVashington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. I ♦ ♦ Monday, Sept. 16 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 18 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 1/ 1 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute,org/events/ Sept. 1-30 — Sept. Storybook Walk: "Brown is Beautiful" by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Noor Sofi. Join a young Indian-American girl on a hike with her grandparents as she makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, from a nurturing mother bear to deep twisting roots. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Fall Color Walk on Sept. 1-30 the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan's many tree species. This walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Friday, Sept. 13 — Science Story Time: Feathered Drumlines, 10:3011:15a.m. Learn about the amazing lives of woodpeckers with stories, songs and activities in this story time hosted by the Institute and the Hastings Public Library. Saturday, Sept. 14 —Trail Blazers Social Hikes. lOa.m.-noon. Make new hiking buddies, enjoy good conversation and feel comfortable hiking the Institute's trails. Ttiesday, Sept. 17 — Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon (in person) or 7-8 p.m. (on Zoom). With a mix of fiction, non-fiction, and biographies, this book club is for readers who share a concern and interest in the natural world. liiesday, Sept. 17 —Stewardship Experience, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship department in collecting and cleaning native seeds to be used for the plant sale or seeding on the Institute’s property. Thursday, Sept. 19 — Conservation in a Changing World series: How Drone Technology is Transforming Environmental Assessment, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Technology is changing many aspects of our lives, including how we communicate, live and even work More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. L fts.z 5C. <. 1 I I IB 4. k - SEPTEMBER 13-19 - ♦ ♦ I I Thursday, Sept. 12 - Cookies & Complaining (Grades 9-12), 3:304:30 p,m.: Movie Memories and Milestones watches "The Constant Nymph," a 1943 film starring Charles Boyer and Joan Fontaine. 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Tap! Rap! Drum! Why do Woodpeckers Peck Wood? - Science Story Time. 10:30 a.m. 1 I I I t I I I �3 J f (V. « X HUGE CRAFT SALE - Inside sale September 19.20, and 21.9am-3prTi. September 27 and 28,8am-3pm. 9510 Babcock Rd, Belleview. HUGE YARD SALE - September 15th22nd. 612 E. Clinton Street. Hastings. notice to creditors The decedent. Chad Travis Morris, died 04/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that is further given inai me irusi be assigned and distributed to the persons Eric S. Paavo, died 04/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ah claims against the estate will be forever barred all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Heather L. Bogard, entitled to it unless presented to Erin Chapla. personal personal representative, or to both the private court at 206 W. Court St., #302. Hastings and representalive, or to both the probate court at 206 W Court St., Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 the personal representative within 4 months and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak. Hard Maple. Cherry. Payina top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Esti­ mates. Will buy single walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fet­ terley L •IIw[•w ing, (269)818-7793. .r Dated: September 5. 2024 ?! Michael G Lichlerman (P71256) after the date of publication of this notice. ,1 Baar & Lichterman. PLLC 7 3140 Division Ave. SW Date: 04/16/2024 r 0 i Date; 09/06/2024 Nathan E Tagg P68994 David M. Bogard P74745 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Riverview, Ml 48193 Leann K. Gardner-VanAcker, Trustee 734-281-9500 Heather L. Bogard 8680 E M-79 Hwy. 616-965-2221 1 17573 Fort St. 269-948-2900 Erin Chapla 22020 Thorofare Rd. 3632 126th Avenue Allegan, Ml 49010 (616) 299-5539 Grosse He, Ml 48138 (09-12) 734-363-3583 261-303-7655 J Nashville, Ml 49073 Iy -iis- U* 1 V* * lY ‘ ♦ ‘ri 4 J* s CITY OF HASTINGS 10 «* « j NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A BROWNFIELD PLAN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN M Ki’®’®’ ’“’iW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE •< ' I I ^^IM V1 'iltl THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at Council Chambers. Second Floor of City Hall located at 201 East State Street, Hastings, this public hearing are as follows: . , . 1 §220-2-2 (Definitions) of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) pertaining to definitions of terms used in the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definitions for the terms Building/ Michigan 49058 on the adoption of an amendment to the City’s Brownfield Plan. The of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended. The property proposed publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the proposed amendments) at or following the hearing/ meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiolaf>es of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services i to be added by amendment to the Brownfield Plan is identified as: [<?• •*A Tax Parcel No: 55-001-001-02 Tax Parcel No. 55-001-001-04 Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the O’' dance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 the purpose of reiterating an applicable lot width requirement is measured at both the front lot line and the The Rutland Charter Township Code, Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-referenced proposed zoning text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township iieaiD Brownfield Redevelopment Authority shall exercise its powers, pursuant to and in accor­ Property Address: 328 E. Mill St., Hastings Ml 49058 Solar Energy Electricity Generating Facility’ to align that definition with a change in state law; and to clarify the existing definition for the term 'Essential Services' is not intended to include any electricity generating facility. 0 Michiqan will hold a public hearing on Thursday September 26. 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the purpose of clarifying that minimum Y3rd' requirements and minimum setback requirements are generally referring to the same thing, and to add a proposed new footnote 8 to the Minimum Lot Width column for 'building line'. 3. §220-2-2 (Definitions) of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) pertaining to definitions of terms used in the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definition for the term Utility-Scale I It > NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hastings Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, as lawfully delegated by the Hastings City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County as used in the Zoning Ordinance. 2. §220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations is proposed to be amended to revise the existing 'Minimum Yard Requirements columns caption for the * 1 COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public heanng at its regular meeting on October 2, 2024, which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall looted at Structure Setback' and 'Yard, Required Side-Rear-FronT to indicate those terms are generally synonymous •4 ♦ lU PUBLIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996, AS AMENDED TO J >* Grandville. Ml 49418 TREE SERVICE * kdb’i®' Covenant .-i* milS-^ Property Address: 420 E. Mill St,. Hastings, Ml 49058 J r 4* a.*.*"*'* The proposed brownfield plan would allow 420 E. Mills, LLC to be reimbursed for eligible costs incurred to prepare the brownfield property for redevelopment. Eligible costs may include environmental and/or site preparation costs. The brownfield plan must first be approved by the Hastings City Council. A description of the property along with any maps, plats, and a description of the Brown­ wg field Plan and the proposed amendment are available for public inspection at the office of Dan King, Community Development Director 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, dking@hastingsmi.gov or phone 269-945-2468. All aspects of the Brownfield Plan amendment are open for discussion during the public hearing. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities (rtSrsw upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these .. if®*® services should contact the Clerk of the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at should contact the Township Clerk as designated below a4 lperin@hastingsmi.gov. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk • Linda Perin Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058 / *■ I . -i City Clerk (269)948-2194 • gpm: A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS September 12,2024 BARRY COUNTY 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 269-948-1400 * Barry County Transit 1 Development Authority (MSHDA) to release the following program funds: I' i ! ti , I [£tUi^Sd0ir(W £ I 4 * f ^Eanfaiffirf^aikasi DID YOU KNOW... On or about September 21,2024, BARRY COUNTY will request the Michigan State Housing . __ U.J 1 uni if aS Did you know that in a recent poll of Barry County residents that ride Barry County Transit, CDBG under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 HOME under Title II (HOME Investment Partnership Act) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 jOlW of lit ATP they said that if they didn't have the option of public transportation that 33% would have no Ml means whatsoever to reach their destination? This includes work, medical appointments, f ^sitssb grocery shopping, mental health appointments or being able to get out into the community. Other: I 7% said they may look for alternative places to live. 25% of the residences would try and Program funds will be used to undertake a project known as HOME IMPROVEMENT get a ride from family or friends which they know isn’t always guaranteed. 11 % said they PROGRAM (HIP) - HOMEOWNER REHAB for the purpose of providing funds to residents would try for a taxi or an uber, even though ubers do not service Barry County because of its at or under 80% of area median income for Barr>' County for improvements to their homes for population size. 15% said that they would walk or bike, though this may not be an option windows, siding, insulation, plumbing and electrical repairs, roof replacement and other repairs for those who don't have a vehicle and live in the more rural areas of Barry County. The as determined and approved. other 8% said that they wouldn’t know what to do without public transportation. The total amount available on a first-come, first-served basis is * $200,000 with a limit of $40,000 per home. This grant has required limits of boundaries within C’T* > the governmental units of the City of Hastings; Villages of Freeport, Middleville, Nashville and Woodland; and the Unincorporated Villages of Delton and Hickory Comers. B What The activities National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. I The Tier I broad assessment of the project area revealed no serious environmental adverse impacts for governmental locations: these numbers reflect? That Barry •» I County public transportation has a direct impact proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from For tiered review projects. do ■ on the emotional and economic wellbeing of Barry I County. We want you to know that everyone can I ride and reach destinations that are at times hard Flood Plains, Airport locations. Endangered Species, Coastal Zone Management, Explosive and Flammable Operations, I Wetlands Protection, Farmland Protection, Historic Preservation for Tribal Consultation, Wild and E S to reach! Reach the unreachable through Barry 9M I I J County Transit! We make it fast and easy to book Toxic Sites, Coastal Barrier Resources, and Flood Insurance.. Lead, Asbestos and Radon; and ■ a ride. Save some gas and money and ride in one B of our comfortable dry buses, while our helpful consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office will be done on individual homes ■ professional drivers get you to where you need to Scenic Rivers, Environmental Justice, Clean Air Act, Sole Source Aquifers, Contamination and where applicable for those homes being renovated. go! 5:'' An Environmental Review Record (ERR)thatdocuments theenvironmentaldeterminations for this project is on file at Barry County Administrator’s Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Administrator’s Office, Barry County, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058,. All comments received by September 20. 2024 will be considered prior to requesting a release of funds ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION ? certifies to MSHDAthat Barry County and Eric Zuga in his capacity as County Administrator and Certifying Officer consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. MSHDA’s approval of satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities. and allows Barry County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS /wuhirheu i'® Of funds and MSHDA's certification for a period i^'lowing the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request tA/ac or faik^ /cl thP are on one 0^ of 1^® the following bases; bases: (a) the certification Certifying Officer of MSHDA; (b) MSHDA has omitted a step decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; Part ^®®f°^nnitted funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR acta DursuantTan'^pcD d unsatisfactorv from and submiH(2i in a and sha^bA add" c ^^ency submitted a written finding that the project is standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared procedures (24 CFR Part 58. Sec. 58.76) Detroit Field nffiro p®?-^ u w® ol Housing and Urban Development— V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 1710. Detroit, Michigan 48226-2592 Attn: Michael L. Polsinelli, Director. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Eric Zuga, Certifying Officer Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility csss Interested persons are invited to comment on the wireless tele­ communications modification project proposed at 4370 Swift Road. Nashville. Michigan 49073 (42o35’26.9” North 85o 8’ 16.44” West) with respect to Environmental Effects. Pyramid Network Services, LLC on behalf of Barry County is proposing to replace the existing 445’ guyed tower with a new 445’ guyed tow­ er within an existing 50’ by 50’ compound. The compound will be expanded 5-feet to accommodate the new tower base Six new guyed wire anchors will replace six existing guyed wire anchors The FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) FCC Filing Number is A1297942. Environmental Effects - Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is' FCC / J • SiSZ;* «S k < Williams, 445 12th Street SW. Washington. DC 20554. This notice is provided in accordance with regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart I and Appondicos B ♦ ♦ iSiJ I I ♦ • �*1 ’’ti As .'a b ‘.W SPORTS Thursday, September 12, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER I %• s t I 14* ^Xl R r *k/4. m. f *4n > i • »»7^s !’'*tek:<-, k I ‘Mw !>•, «iSt I Hl^ *» * wns boys’ race at Gilmore Car Museum -Z Sports Editor *t!» r *St *A •it ’’■rw, f^a^frts&s rr-r :v I ' >t* Q Hastings senior Brandon Simmons finally worked his way to the front of the pack at Gilmore Car Museum. In four seasons with the Saxon ^.. . , uic oaxon varf team Simmons placed 15th, eighth, fifth and now first in runs at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. Simmons outran the pack Tu ; ™ to win Thursday s race in 17 minutes 30.35 seconds - his first victory of the fall. The Saxon team also had senior Micah Johnson fourth in 18:04.73. While the Saxons putting two in the top four was solid, Grand Rapids Cove­ nant Christian had its top seven races all among the top 16 finishers on the day The Chargers won the boys’ meet with 32 points ahead of Paw Paw 82, Parch­ ment 89, Hastings 100, Galesburg-Au­ gusta 109, Lakewood 133 and Delton Kellogg 151. Pennfield, Kalamazoo Christian and Maple Valley all competed as well, but didn't have the required five finishers to cam a team score. The Covenant Christian girls also won a team championship on the day. Lakewood was led by senior Riley Johnson who placed 11th overall in 19.30.74 and Delton Kellogg paced the host team in the boys’ race with a 20thplace time of 20:44.77. Covenant Christian was led by senior Levi Kamps who was the runner-up overall in 17:50.95. Paw Paw sophomore Christopher Vogt also beat that 18-minute I < if » 1* I II? ( 4 r-F- r- * 1 t^. < < .i9 « 4 4• / 4 r. .4 Hastings' Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson celebrate their medal-winning performances at the Delton Kellogg Invitational Thursday at Gilmore Car Museum, Simmons won the boys' race at the 10-team event and Johnson placed fourth. T Sports Editor IjntfePefr CilyCtel *4( Biin Counh J ran sil 9 « 9 DID you KNOW -MW <»I a lefts’ 7IlBiiidtides»«trfflfl5Q13pF^ piT2 : < Of t rfttt’w*'' Ba * ** “^LhasalW* M*. it , «t ajid 9 k i .ii*i pr/essii»^“^ 9 i ent 0" rmilH 'atW IS P'‘*Sr * k i’ p %J J co 4 T I Brett Bremer ; > 1 in 21:02.04. Paw Paw senior Madison Johnson was second in 21:32.37 and Kalamazoo Christian senior Alaina Klooster third in 21:56.78. Senior Kylie Main led the Delton Kel­ logg girls with her eighth-place time of 23:06.56. Senior Johannah Houtkooper was 23rd overall for DK in 25:31.74. The Panther team also had junior Ell i Timmer­ man with a 49th-place time of 29:39.59, senior Jillian Leclercq with a 50th-place time of29:46.70 and sophomore Makayla Lutz 59th in 30:43.95 among its top five. Lakewood freshman Raelin Sanders was one of five freshmen among the top 14 finishers. She placed 12th overall in 23:51.96. Junior Viking teammate Emma Tidd placed 32nd in 26:41.99. Lakewood’s top five also included sophomore Elizabeth Stoneman 70th in 34:16.45, junior Marci Nurenberg 79th in 37:51.93 and sophomore Laurelye Carter 80th in 37:56.30. Hastings sophomores Lilianna Enyart and Chloe Pirtle came in together to lead their team. Enyart was 35th in 27:00.06 and Pirtle 36th in 27:01.99. Another Saxon sophomore, Alexa DeCamp, was 42nd in 28:27.67. The Saxon top five was closed out by junior Lakaya Evans 72nd in 35:40.12 and seniorAnika Bourassa 73 rd in 35:40.48. Maple Valley freshman Lydia Emerick paced her team with a 53rd-place time of 30:01.60. The Lions also had senior Brianna Gurd in 83rd place and senior Arial Coleman in 85th. Young Viking team turns things around at EK aw p mark with a third-place time of 17:59.10. The Saxon top five also included fresh­ man Tanner Krzysik 31st in 21:40.70, sophomore Caleb Kramer 49th in 23:29.70 and junior Carter Krzysik 51 st in 24:04.65. Delton Kellogg had sophomore Landon Madden 26th in 21:30.41, senior Brock Hickerson 41 st in 22:44.83, freshman Jace Hilton 56th in 24:21.22 and soph­ omore David LePert 63rd in 25:37.38. Hickerson shaved more than a minute from his Aug. 20 time on the course, and nearly the whole Panther pack was faster than at that dual with Gull Lake. Behind Johnson for the Lakewood team, freshman Ethan Langmaack was 24th in 21:20.47 and senior Hudson Goethals was 40th in 22:44.50 just beating out Hickerson at the line. Viking fresh­ man Oliver Johnson was 50th in 23:40.46 and junior Gage Wells 53rd in 24:17.73. Maple Valley had four sophomores at the race. Quincy Page led the way with a time of 25:27.24 that put him in in 61st place. Reid Rosin was right behind in 62nd with a time of 25:34.35. Cam­ eron Murray was 80th in 28:58.07 and Brayden Joseph 89th in 35:33.44. Covenant Christian took the girls’ title with 37 points. Paw Paw was second with 46 ahead of Kalamazoo Christian 75, Pennfield 109, Delton Kellogg 131, Lakewood 165 and Hastings 172. Covenant Christian had nine girls among the fastest 21 finishers and sophomore Shelby Kuiper won the race J* I iJ'JC WWW HastingsBanner com It is not where the 'Vikings are used to being on a Saturday afternoon. Wi± Hudsonville and Northview, two of the top teams in the state in Division I, battling it out for a tournament champi­ onship on the center court, the Lake WM - • varsity volleyball team took on Wayland behind a curtain in the eastern alcove ofthe East Kentwood High School gymnasium. Parents and spectators lined the walls and sat on the floor. The volleyball reg­ ularly pin-balled through the rafters with a ceiling about ten feet shorter than in the main portion of the gym. The curtain blocked much of the sunlight pouring through ±e windows above the central portion of the gymnasium across from the bleachers. The Lakewood girls wound up beating Wayland and then East Kentwood to win the bracket play contest between the three teams that finished third in their pool at the nine-team tournament. Northview and Plymouth Christian beat the Vikings in both of their pool play matches to start the day. “The first two games, I think, were pretty tough,” Lakewood junior setter Emma Duffy said. “We’re pretty young ... we were with an experienced team. The other team on the other side of the net, we were like ‘oh, they’re good. We don’t know if we can take them.’ “I think a lot of ±at was just lack of confidence and nerves. These past few games, we were like okay that was really bad. What are we going to do to fix it. We did have a long conversation out in the hallway about ±ings that we needed to do to be better and come back and finish this day on a good note. I think we carried those things very well into the last two games and had a lot of good energy and the outcome was great.” Duffy and her fellow setter/hitter, senior Abby Pickard, are the only two girls with extended varsity experience on the Lake­ wood roster this fall. Sophomore defen­ sive specialist Hayden Bump and junior outside hitter Eva Stowell contributed a bit to the varsity a year ago. There are three freshmen on the Lakewood varsity roster this fall not to mention new head coach Brooke Francisco, although she is not new to coaching in the program. “Definitely at the beginning of the sea­ son it was as lot different,” Duffy said. “It was kind of like okay, a little bit spiraling. We have a lot of new things. We lost a lot of people over the years and we’re really young, but now we’re starting to settle in a little more and figure out what we need to do differently. We’re not the same Lake­ wood volleybail we have been, but we still carry that name and we carry it with pride. We really want to represent that. “But, we’re going to focus on what is best for this team and how this team is going to succeed, and 1 tliink we’ve done 1 ( T i I i >;saa^ “F T Xr 9 9 I ’'t A .1 * >•: I * A V- 1^' * Jt 1 ■L } A ihs > 4 J A I- 4 t I i t r f A ••w ..Aft i;-' 7T * i i' 77 4 •'> w9 V' ♦ \ I H.'. •i -<5 W‘‘’ **> Lj I '5 * A £ Lakewood’s (from left) Eva Stowell, Abby Pickard, Ahlanna Thomas, Andie Cavanaugh, Camyla Copelin and Hayden Bump huddle following a Wayland timeout during the second set of their win over Wayland Saturday at the East Kentwood Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer Duffy said ±at what was best for tlie team Saturday was a pow-wow in the hallway after falling 25-23 25-22 to Northview and then 25-18,25-9 to Plymouth Christian. “We went in a circle and each of us gave a word that we were going to bring to the next two games to finish the day,” Duffy said. “We brought confidence. We brought support of our teammates. We wanted lots of energy, because we were very scared over ±ere, and all out effort - just go. Don’t think, just go. I think we carried those things out pretty well. We helped each o±er out a lot for sure.” Freshman middle Johanna Duits hit a ki II following a serve from Bump that clinched the opening game against Wayland 25-19 for the Vikings offering some respite. Lakewood trailed 19-16 in set two, but rallied for a 25-19 win. Pickard had five kills and five assists in ±at one and Bump chipped in two assists as well as a teamhigh eight digs. Andie Cavanaugh added six digs. Duits, Stowell and sophomore Camyla Copelin had two kills apiece. The Vikings followed that up with a 25-18, 25-23 win over East Kentwood. Francisco was especially pleased to get the win over the host Falcons who had beaten the Vikings in two sets in a quad in Kentwood Aug. 27. Duffy put up ten assists in that win over the Falcons and Pickard seven. Pickard had eight kills and Duffy six. Duffy also had a team-high nine digs. Duits, Pickard, Ahlanna Thomas and Stowell had one block each. Duffy and Bump both hit four aces. “As ±e day went on it became a lot more clean, a lot more comfortable,” Francisco said Saturday. “We started working as one unit instead of six separate units. I do think we just kind of started playing better all together. “It was kind ofthe first time that we have had everybody back and healthy. We did have a few different line-up things we were doing, just trying a few different things, but also I just don’t think we came ready to play ri^t away. It took a minute. They figured it out. They pulled it together, and it did get a lot better.” Pickard fed Duffy consistently when the Vikings really needed points in the second game against East Kentwood. Pickard has been an all-state award winner in each of the past two seasons in Division 2. Duffy had nine assists and seven digs in that opening pool match against North­ view. Pickard had three assists to go with six kills. Duits had tliree blocks and Stow­ ell had six digs. In the loss to Plymouth Christian, ±e Vikings got five assists from Duffy, tliree assists and seven kills from Pickard, nine digs from Copeiin and eight from Pickard. “The kids who are new are starting to figure out the pace of the game, and where to be and how to communicate so that people know where they are. But I think Emma and Abby do a great job kind of leading and letting people know this is what is expected. This is where you need to be. Just kind of allowing them to grow as players,” Francisco said. “Abby and Emma ai'e totally different leaders. Emma is a very much verbal all the time and Abby is more of a let’s get it done ... Abby I think more does it in her play. That is how she leads the team by getting a kill when we need it orjust giving us something to get us excited about to motivate the rest of the team.” Duffy is enjoying the role. “That is something I really love to do is teach people about the game and things that just happen within it, like the mental ♦ -IC- » I r a really good job of that.” • ♦ f I « I f, 1« /■ f • f/‘ ■ *s1 I A • M V side and everything,” Duffy said. “I think I carry that role with a little bit of pride with me. I really feel safe in that position of helping other people figure ±ings out. I think it is actually really helpful for our young kids, because they’re very nervous, but they’ll settle in veiy well.” She admitted that even with a couple of vai-sity seasons in its rare that she doesn’t feel some nerves going into matches herself. :4.’ * •> * ir> •i I 43 b-1 tm* , f I ’ I ! I r»-b /- -..I—■•II r ' 4 n 1 I 1! z I I I. I u I ■*1 i \ M t, , '.’S’ i r ei*.' , Lakewood senior Abby Pickard attacks the ball during her team's win over East Kentwood to close out the day at the East Kentwood Invitational Saturday. The Vikings were 0-2 in pool play, but rallied to defeat Wayland and East Kentwood in their bracket play at the end of the day. Photo by Brett Bremer �* nt* y -/V > * k I d: I WWW HastingsBanner com 10 Thursday, September 12, 2024 _ . ,5 BANNER <’ I I ----------- » 4 Main and Panthers first at Coach B Invite V Brett Bremer al Gun Lake. The Panthers outscored Grand River Prep 31 -37 at the top of the standings in the six-team competition. Main was the individual champion turning in a time of 23 minutes 41.51 seconds. The times over the past four years really show off Main’s progression. She covered the course at Gun Lake in about 27 and a half minutes as a freshman, 26 and a half minutes as a sophomore and about 24 and a half minutes last fall. “I have worked real ly hard al 1 summer long,” Main said. “I just feel like I’ve been waiting for my moment to do good and be good at something. It is kind of rewarding and I am really happy so far. 1 just hope I get better throu^out the season. I really want to break 22’s, like really, really bad. At the end of our seaf STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-29907-DE In the matter of Estate of Christopher A. Gan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the •following: TAKE NOTICE: The decedent, Christopher Gan, who lived at 10450 Enzian Road died June 27, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wilt be forever barred unless presented to the personal represeritative or the Barry County Probate Court within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/3/2024 ichard R. Gan Esq. 30949 23 N 2nd Street, Suite 201 Harrisburg,'PA 17102 • 717-643-1098 ) ' 1?- Sports Editor Every race this fall has ended with Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main get­ ting a medal. Her team got a trophy too Monday. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ across country team took the champi­ onship in the Kellogg Division race for small schools at the annual Coach B Invitational hosted by Thomapple Kellogg High School on Murphy’s Point » / t' Richard R. Gan 2023 N 2nd Street, Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17102 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate h CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29910-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Arlene Joyce Willis. Date of birth: 04-01-1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Arlene Joyce Willis, died 06-14-2024. . Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan Alcala, personal representative, or to both the probate >:• urt at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings and the •personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9-5-24 Ajay Gupta P45739 1020 Springwells Detroit, Ml 48209 419-866-2098 Susan Alcala 4535 Johnson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 269-331-9643 I ■ L ' ■ i 5? • e T ,1 •. •>. V ft 4 « »J V I r» t i' .T % I t^SSSSSB* ' T 4 2). 871 !-■ .-Mf- M Tij <14 r' •} f •Cl 9 I •>*1 5 I■I ^tGU' ! I (74 r I t I I A 4 I 4 eflt 1 * 3 ? /•r uu ft *. 1^- It Johanna Houtkooper, Jillian Leclercq, Lucy Lester, Elli Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ oross country teammates Johanna nouiKooper. juudu Leu.c.uH. uuvy ‘--77 . TZ,rSylie Makayla Lalz celebrate their championship in the Kelogg Diytsion girls race Monday at 4 it V / non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Jamie Angela Lara has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on <0/2/204 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before •Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Jamie Angela Lara to Emma Elizabeth Lara. • z « t the Coach B Invitational hosted by Thornapple Kellogg at Gun Lake. Photo by Brett Bremer son, every senior gets a bag with their PR on it. I think it’d be cool to put 21 on it.” Her fastest race yet came at the Aug. 23 Under the Lights Invite hosted by South Christian High School where she hit the finish line in 22:27.1. “I have just been working really hard all summer. I’m like, it’s one final go ‘round. I have to make it worth it I guess. It’s my last time,” Main said. She said she found a good balance this summer, working hard with three or four runs of three to five miles a week, but not pushing so hard that she lost her motivation to continue. She tries her best to share what she’s learned over her three plus varsity seasons with her young teammates - especially regarding race-day strategy. Although, she wasn’t quite at the top ofher game in that regard Monday. Main said she felt like she went out a little too fast with a crowd of large school and small school racers all racing at the same time. She heard her mile split was at seven minutes and knew she’d pushed it just a little too hard - a common mis­ take she says. “That’s on track for a a 21 -minute 5K.” Main said. “I wish I could hold that off, but I can’t. There are those days though where you just have that burst'of energy where11 you keep going. Some days. Not today.p^ “She has a little more intensity this year, I can see it,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. “She is a little more intent on practicing hard and com­ peting with more purpose. It is exciting to see that happen.” It was sunny, warm and fairly humid Monday as temperatures started their week long climb. Wyoming Lee was third in the Kellogg Division race with a score of 66 points and Wyoming fourth with 84 points. Maple Valley and Libertas Christian didn’t have enough competitors to earn team scores. Grand River Prep won the Kellogg Division boys’ race Monday, and the Thomapple Division championships for ±e larger schools went to the Grand Rap­ ids Track Club Peregrine boys and girls. Grimes said his pre-meet calculations showed his girls winning by two points. They won by three. “I said, there is a slim chance we could pull out a win here and they did,” Grimes said. “We went to the starting line and scoped out what teams are in our division, because it gets challenging with everybody blended together. So, they had some targets - who to aim for, who to keep up with, who to make sure they had behind them. It all worked out.” The Delton Kellogg girls’ team put its top five all among the first 13 finishers in the Kellogg Division girls’ race. Ip ‘d i* i Ois«l * all “TtU brtt' 3» r lie at a race. Grand River Prep junior Elijah Lipscomb was the boys’ individual champion with a time of 19:04.28 and sophomore teammate Elijah Louissaint was the runner-up in 19:27.78. Sophomore Quincy Page led the Ma­ ple Valley boys’ team in 22:12.25 which had him 16th individually. Behind the top two for Delton Kellogg, senior Brock Hickerson was 17th in 22:23.88, freshman Jace Hilton 18th in 22:29.71 and sophomore David LePert 34th in 25:32.77. Hilton and LePertbofri improved their personal records as did junior teammate Deegan Castaneda who was 35th overall in 25:35.29. 44 They ran well,” Grimes said. Maple Valley got a PR from senior Doug Smalley who was 26th in 23:25.21. The Lion team also had sophomore Cam­ eron Murray 29th in 24:25.59, sophomore Reid Rosin 42nd in 29:05.45 and sopho­ more Brayden Joseph 44th in 30:19.34. It has been a busy stretch for the Lions. They ran with the Panthers at their DK Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum last Thursday and also competed at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational Saturday. Sports Editor South Christian was first and Thomap­ ple Kellogg second in both the boys’ and girls’ races to open the 2024 OK Gold Conference varsity cross country season. The first ten girls across the finish line at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids led by Thomapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews who won in 19 minutes 43.90 seconds. Sophomore teammate Peyton Hardy was the runner-up in 21:19.04. Thomapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma won the boys’ race in 16:37.66 as the only guy to hit the finish line in less than 17 minutes. South Christian won the girls’ race by a score of27-34 over the TK ladies. 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XtUi TK teams second to South at first OK Gold jamboree Brett Bremer * 0 > ft 1 ■ had enough guys to earn a team score Grand River Prep won the Kellogg • M Division boys’ race with 35 points ahead of Wyoming 49, Libertas Christian 70, Delton Kellogg 75 and Maple Valley 124. It was the first time this season that the Maple Valley boys’ team has Senior Johannah Houtkooper was fourth in 25:33.15 and senior Jillian Leclercq fifth in 26:37.77. The DK team also had Elli Timmerman tenth in 27:40.30 and sophomore Makayla Lutz 13th in 28:11.38. Senior Lucy Lester ran her fastest race yet for the Panthers to place 26th. He said Leclercq and Timmerman did an especially good job of putting themselves in a better position than he was expecting. Maple Valley was led by freshman Lydia Emerick who placed 14th with a time of 29:15.46. Senior Isabel Emer­ ick was right beside her in 15th place with a time of 29:16.70. Senior Brianna Burd was 21st overall for the Lions in 35:576.06. Grand River Prep earned its runner-up finish led by sophomore Alaina Smith (second, 23:49.80) and sophomore Qwynn Huisman (third, 25:11.73). Sophomore Landon Madden led the Delton Kellogg boys in a race for the first time ever Monday. He placed seventh in the Kellogg Division boys’ race with a personal record time of 19:56.04, which is the first time any of the Panther guys have finished better than 20 minutes so far this fall. Junior Nick Muday just missed that mark with an ^ighth-place time of 20:0196. •yt f]k^ Ik. TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify r/ » h- I STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29894-NC Hon. William Doherty < i I [« * t ti !e^45o/:e. 872 4 « L I r. s •?- L z > 14 Catholic was third with 78 points ahead of Northview 120, Wayland 141, Grand Rapids Union 157 and Wyoming 205. The TK girls’ team had sopho­ more Meghan-Jane Skidmore sixth in 21:47.59, sophomore Alaina McCrumb tenth in 22:20.22 and junior Madison Kietzman 15lh in 22:55.03. South Christian had girls place third, fourth, firth, seventh, eighth and ninth. Freshman Tiffany DeMaagd led the Sail­ ors with her third-place time of21:25.76. West C atholicjunior Katherine Klooster was the fastest girl not from South or TK. She placed 11th in 22:36.25. South Christian won tlie boys' race with 56 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 79, Northview 82, Grand Rapids "x.^''«.i‘» . I*! .*ia*»5**i *'15' ^>».5',*« Union 93. Wayland 117, West Catholic 123 and Wyoming 131. Northview junior Caleb TeBi’ake was second in 17:00.64 behind Draaisma. There were just five guys total who crossed the finish line in less than 18 minutes. That group included two Sail­ ors, Josiah Rozema who was fourth in 17:34.17 and junior Thad VanderLaan who was firth in 17:46.85. Sophomore Grady Galaviz ran his fastest race of the season to place 15th in 19:23.30 and Trojan seniorCase Dykhouse ran his fastest race ever to place 19th in 19:37.97. The TK boys’ team also had sopho­ more Elijah Frazer 21st in 19:42.73 and senior Hunter Tietz 23rd in 19:46.97> ♦ ♦ i < I 1 . * ‘” t 11 *' % A ■%>» X>i 1 »» » Cl ♦ ♦ 1 > �* WWW HastingsBanner mm _____ HASTINGS BANNER 11 Thursday, September 12, 2024 Draaisma gets first cross country victories Brett Bremer Sports Editor , More than once Thomapple e Kellogg semorJacobDraaismaglancedbackover h.s shoulder dmng the final few hundred o on Murphy s Point at Gun Lake There wasn't anybody there . Draaisma won the individual championship m the boys’ race with a time of 16 minutes 29.70 seconds. He kept pace With Caledonia k f senior Kort Thompson throughout much of the course and then pulled away over the final mile. Thompson, who bested him on the Scots' home course the Friday before Labor Day by pulling ahead 7^' vj pulling ahead earlier f Pt •* * A. 1 y -I T I s V X s bl. i !f > "ay® * 'S s 5 »t Tv’S} hare i X ’ «'SC£S V I ^leam juniort,. ss? I 5 '**‘8801X3 V ton *1A spfe ,25 'P^^M’ftiDessai-i c , to a runner-up time of 10.45.58 Monday in the event hosted bv Ilf"** o • _• J Draaisma ’s *T'__ Trojans. It is the second straight win for Draaisma who also finished first at the OK Gold Conference jamboree at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids last Thursday, Sept. 5. In a rare occurrence, somebody outran the Caledonia boys at Gun Lake in Ae meet honoring former Thomappl e Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin, who was there along the course cheering everyone on. The Grand Rapids Track Club Per- egnnes won both the boys’ and girls’ competitions in the Thomapple Division for the larger schools at the meet. The DeltonKellogg girls and Grand River Prep boys won Kellogg Division titles in in the contest between the smaller schools. The Peregrine boys’ outscored the Fighting Scots 30-40 at the top of the Thomapple Division boys’ standings. West Michigan Aviation was third with 86 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 102 and West Catholic 128. Junior Brendan O’Donohue led the Peregrine boys with a third-place time of ll r i Jo 1 001 8® i 1K- as; 4 r'*-' ► . < f i ( A il M u * I /’4 4 * * Ji M 1 fr 4 f »* , ‘ • ‘4 I. A* *. 1 I r [4 ‘: ; » f V • *. •A' f(fu » 1 < < r-* I 1 I* I La I Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Elijah Frazer works his way across the second mile at the Coach B Invitational Monday at Gun Lake. TK sophomore Carmen Reynolds nears the three-mile mark late in the Coach B Invitational at Gun Lake Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer Photo by Brett Bremer 17:12.03 and his junior teammate Caleb Willard set his PR at 17:12.84 to place fourth. Wayland senior Dylan Pallett was fifth in 17:19.45. The Peregrines had five guys in the top ten. Caledonia had six in the top 14 with junior Kaden Van Ryn (13th in 18:21.09) and freshman Jake Potgeter (14th in 18:24.30) both setting a new PR. The Thomapple Kellogg boys’ team got a PR from its number six runner, freshman Garrett Holzhausen who was 58th overall in 20:47.80. TK senior Hunter Tietz turned in his besttimeofthe season, 19:15.76,toplace 34th overall. The TK team had soph­ omore Elijah Frazer 41st in 19:39.90 and sophomore Grady Galaviz 45th in 19:45.72. Rounding out the top five for TK, senior Case Dykhouse was 54th in 20:36.09. The standings were similar in the Thomapple Division girls’ race. The Peregrines won with 20 points ahead of Caledonia 64, West Michigan Aviation 88, Thomapple Kellogg 93,West Cath­ olic 121 and Wayland 170. The Trojans were without their three­ time state qualifier Ava Crews at the front of their pack Monday as well as sophomore Ailana McCrumb who has been a regular part of the scoring group, buthead coach Sam Wilkinson was fairly pleased with how his girls performed. TK junior Madison Kietzman ran her fastest race of the fall to place 17th in 22:16.67. She was the third Trojan across the finish line and inched closer to her early-season goal of finishing in less than 22 minutes. The TK ladies were led by a pair of sophomores. Peyton Hardy was 13th in 21:46.06 and Meghan-Jane Skidmore 14th in 21:52.12. The TK team had sophomore Carmen Reynolds 31st in 23:48.66 and junior Payton Gater 39th in 24:17.77. “Subjectively, it looked like eveiyone was either working hard or were doing their best to get through a tough go of things,” Wilkinson told his girls after the race. “Fil take a strong effort every time and I’m proud of what you girls did today. Objectively speaking, without having two of our top runners on the line today, our chances of placing high as a team were noticeably decreased; and sometimes that’s just the way it is. So, I was happy to see that you girls didn’t just shrug your shoulders and throw in the towel, but rather you gave a genuine effort to do the best you could on the day.” With a championship not likely in the stars based on the talents of the com­ petition, Wilkinson asked his girls to find a new way to challenge themselves Monday, and the Trojans felt like that achieved that and learned somethings about themselves. The first 11 girls across the finish line included eight Peregrine runners. Sophomore Stephanie DiPiazza was the individual champ in 18:14.72. It wasn’t until the clock hit 20:11.28 that her senior teammate Sinead Noonan cross the finish line in second place. West Mich­ igan Aviation sophomore Ahna Woltjer set her PR at 20:19.20 to place third. Senior Hannah Dupuis led Caledonia with a fifth-place time of 20:35.71. m Si 4 <teX. Gators having fun as they get their miles in pool o tee 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor f Vw*? mK jaai* ? 'J IhiiisdayidalsocotnpdaliieBat^ fc Creek liaicw biiaiioiia! Saturdij; « t: ’ h ■» II ■ T Bl* ::s:z ? n* 1 Z. A E2 2S-i^ r c t 1 t I ;eC3-^ r I L 1 i f r fl" u* I ti u i?i 7-1| 5 sr i •♦J*’ ■ 9 I L I* 9 '4 A 1 rl it 9 » r • J ** ■ SOU J ffi* I 'S< • -“ f rc t f ifT iu The Gators are really helping their new head coach JeffSaltzgaber settle in. The team voted on who should be captains on a Tuesday, notified the girls of the honor on Wednesday and by Thursday some changes were taking place as the captains facilitated ideas from their teammates to their coach. The captain trio for the Grand Rapids Gator varsity girls’ swimming and diving team this fall includes Aubrey Hawks, Malia Hamby and Mia Bergman. “They have really taken a lot of responsibility off my plate, as well as the group of seniors and the team as a whole,” Saltzgaber said. “They are really self-sufficient. Right oAT the bat they have started to do their own stretch circles.” He said the girls requested time out of practice to work on some cheers, and on their first Thursday as captains addressed theircoach togi ve him a little reminder to fit a little fun in the yards and yards and yards of practice. “After our meet on Wednesday, the girls were like, ‘I know we’re really training a lot and that’s great, but every now and then it is nice to have a fun activity to take the hot air out and enjoy Saltzgaber said. each other They worked some “buoy ball” into Thursday’s practice to have some fun last week. “I am there to facilitate. I am ofcourse there to coach and advocate for them, and adhere to their wants and needs and most importantly build great char­ ter for them in and outside the pool,” Saltzgaber said. The Gator team followed up that training with a couple of contests at the Holland Aquatic Center Sept. 3. The Gators, made up of swimmers from Thomapple Kellogg, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy, were 0-2 in a tri with Holland Christian and Byron Center. The Byron Center girls were 2-0 for the day with a 160-135 win over Holland Christian and a 193-90 win over the Gators. The Holland Christian girls bested the Ga­ tors 190-82. Il was no surprise the diving compe­ tition was one of the top events for the Gators. Sophomore Lydia Slagei won the diving contest with a score of225.60 points. The Gators also had senior Abi­ gail Dumond third and sophomore Kya Bender seventh. “I could really go on about how great our divers are,” Saltzgaber said. He is ETHNIC ARIAL Continued from Page 5 very appreciative of diving coach Todd ‘ Bates and the work he and the girls put in as a part of the Hastings Community Diving Club in the offseason. Hawks had a couple of the top finish­ es in the pool for the Gators. She was fourth in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6 minutes 18.31 seconds. She was also sixth overall in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:20.66. The senior group on the team this fall also includes Rika Feldmann, Eli Herold, Jolee Schumacher and Leah Schumacher. The group of seniors as a whole has some good goals to push for in their signature events through the season. Coach Saltzgaber said the group is “great at building each other up and focusing on the good rather than having people think they have to be perfect or have the best times. They’re enjoying each other and cheering each other on.” Among the youngsters looking to make a splash for the Gators are fresh­ man Eloise Nichols who is new to competitive swimming, but has worked on her strokes over the years. Coach ’H Saltzgaber has been impressed by her I, willingness to take up the challenge of ■ 1? the 200-yard individual medley. The Gator coach is also seeing good things so far from freshman McKenna Hawks, sophomore Lucy Krug and freshman Scarlett Hilzey. McKenna swam to a time of 1:31.13 in the 100yard breaststroke that put her sixth in that race Tuesday. Last Thursday, Sept. 5, the Gators competed against Forest Hills Central and Grand Rapids Christian in a trio hosted by the Rangers. Slagei won the day’s diving competition with an over­ all score of243.30 points and Dumond and Bender placed fourth and fifth in the competition. The Gators were bested 101-69 in a dual at Allegan Saturday and fell 107-69 in a conference dual hosted by Ottawa Hills Tuesday, Sept. 10,107-69. Slagei had a huge day at Ottawa Hills with a winning score of 255.95 points and Dumond was second in the diving with a score of226.70. Aubrey Hawks chipped in a run­ ner-up swim with a time of 2:22.29 in the 200-yard freestyle against the Bengals and a runner-up time of6:23.64 in ±e 500-yard freestyle. McKenna Hawks was second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:32.16. Bergman got ±e runner-up points in the 100-yard backstroke witli a time of 1:35.16. Continued from Page 5 live within Barry County.” According to Bikram Ranaphelli, con­ nections pastor at the church, they,are, expecting agreat responsegiven the interest ’ the event has sparked through Facebook postings. “We want to experience the diversity of our Hastings, and food is one in the time frame of Sept. 18-20. These patrols are a North Ammcan El^t^i^VI^i^il^ A ity Corporation quirement for ITC’s vegetation management program, support proactive maintenance objec­ tives, and are in line with the company’s model for operational excellence. They include inspec­ tions of all transmission structures and equipment including, but not limited to, monopoles, steel towers, wood poles, con­ ductors (wires), insulators and other equipment. Crews check for damaged or worn equipment and vegetation hazards. The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to allow accurate visual inspec­ tion of equipment for lightning damage, wear or other potential problems. This is normal pro­ cedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission 1 ines. way we can bring people together,” he said. Ranaphelli hails originally from Nepal — the event will offer a taste of food from his country as well as from Italy, Mexico, Ireland, Poland, Holland and Germany, just to name a few. Attendees can look for­ ward to Holley’s southern-style soul food, including collard greens and combread. Organizers are encouraging attendees to wear ethnic clothes representing their cultures. There will be a bounce house along with an open mic forthose who might like to share a song, reading or poem from their culture. The church is located at 1716 Broadway in Hastings. Organizers ask that visitors use ±e entrance on Indian Hill Drive and exit onto North Broadway to create a loop for traffic. I J 4 I. B Visit us online at HastingsBanner.com t'-l. . H X I 4 ll I r J s I Amish Benefit Dinner September 27,2024 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 7981 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, MI +• I I I 1 I. 4 f / V Cafeteria style, no reservations needed. Take-out provided. Menu to include: barbeque chicken, mashed potatoes, bread dressing, gravy, mixed vegetables, salads, pies and homemade ice cream. Refreshments of coffee and water. ABLE V*- MADE FROM SCRATCH (Baked Goods available for purchase!) Proceeds to go for living expenses for Mrs. Ben (Susan) Raber. (Ben Raber died 6 years ago) I The family of Ben Raber wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for your kind thoughts and well wishes! QArs. Susan "Ra^er ancCTamify 1 z !-k '4-.‘ r-' _ ! f 0« t ♦ ♦♦ I ^<•1 • k * -.1 �•• ’•v I ♦ I " p i rr P' A 12 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 12, 2024 . 4 II »■ * F i I. f« IJ a ■ I J a » F M 4 JU ^1 r. • t »• p by Brett Bremer » 9 t 9 I. •C’ It could be a fun debate: Who is the greatest coach in Thomapple Kellogg history, if that was the kind of thing really worth debating? The Thomapple Kellogg varsity cross country teams hosted their Coach B Invitational Monday at Gun Lake, and head coach Tammy Ben­ jamin was there to cheer on runners from all the schools as they worked their way along the fast, flat track at Murphy’s Point. Her girls’ teams were some of the best in the state for decades winning a MHSAA Lower Peninsula Class B State Championship in 1999 and then back-to-back Division 2 State Championships in 2000 and 2001. The Thornapple Kellogg tennis courts behind the former high school, which was at that time the middle school in Middleville, were named the Larry Seger community tennis courts. That honor was bestowed upon him about a quarter of a century before he was even through coaching - and the name followed along up to the newly redone courts at the current site between the high school and middle school along Green Lake Road. He had a combined 741 dual meet vic­ tories during his decades leading the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams. The TK boys were set to host their first home conference dual of the season on those courts Wednesday afternoon. Of course, “The Pit” as the TKHS varsity football stadium was nick­ named originally has been named Bob White Stadium for the former varsity football coach whose teams were hon! ored as Michigan state champions in 1964and 1965 before the MHSAA be­ gan hosting state tournament playoffs. They’re amongthe handful honored outside the Thomapple Kellogg High School gymnasium in the school’s coaching hall of fame along with Tom Lehman, the long-time Trojan wres­ tling coach who passed away Sunday a few weeks after his 75th birthday. The Trojan varsity wrestling team had never won as match when he be­ gan coaching in 1972. They won 710 with him leading the program includ­ ing the 1996 MHSAA Division 3 State Championship match over Richmond. Lehman’s youngest son Steve pinned his opponent 65 seconds into the 189-pound match that March weekend at Kellogg Arena to put the Trojans in front by seven points with two flights remaining, and heavy­ weight Joel Appel eventually finished off a 36-29 Trojan victory by pinning the Blue Devils’Ray Seigneurie. Luke Middleton got a big pin for the Tro­ jans in that state championship match too - he can be found in the corner coaching the current crop of varsity Trojan wrestlers.. The Trojans weren’t quite lighting the world on fire in the other guys’ sports at that time. The TK varsity football team had some stellar seasons, but won just one game in 1994 and only two in the fall of 1995 before the football season gave way to the state championship wrestling season. Lehman got the most out ofthose guys though - with some extra motivation from the fact that the Trojans had been bested in the Class B Wrestling Semifinals the year before. One of the highlights of my high school sports viewing was seeing a one-point Trojan win over Birch Run in those 1995 state quarterfinals on a snowy night inside Kellogg Arena. Big shout out to the Battle Creek truck driver who helped a couple of high school kids inflate the least bald spare tire from the pile in the back of an aging Chevy pick-up truck after a slow, unplanned spinout at the bottom of the hill at the intersection of W. Van Buren Street and Michigan Avenue, In these sports pages,■-the charn- pionships and wins and losses take the focus, but as folks know at all their schools around the county these coaches are so much more than that. Seger taught science and driver's training for decades at Thomapple Kellogg. Seger was teaching me the game of tennis long before I was in gni ride high school. I pids for withBenjamfl (^1^ Earned thanks to the skills Segdf tSd^t. Lehman was a physical education teacher, and taught health and biolo­ gy as well, eventually he became the TKHS athletic director. He taught his own share of young drivers too among all of the things he did outside of the school year. Whether it was in what is now the “old gym” with the wooden bleachers at TKHS or on the fancy new turf inside Ford Field in Detroit for the state finals, it felt like it was rare over the years to not see Lehman somewhere in the gym. I’ve seen and heard a bit about Lehman’s wit in recent days, but my favorite thing was always seeing his wince in the comer of the mat at a wrestler not quite remembering a thing that had been drilled 114 times in practice - seeing that and knowing that by the 175th time this kid is going to get it and he’s going to be good. sJ lyojan tennis takes all eight flights in OK Gold opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys' tennis team opened the season in the new OK Gold Conference with an 8-0 sweep of Grand Rapids Union Monday. The Trojans only dropped a handful of games to the Red Hawks in Grand Rap­ ids and there were three forfeit victories for TK - at fourth singles and third and fourth doubles. Kameron Nichols opened defense of his 2023 OK Gold first singles crown by besting Union’s Anish Kulkarni 6-3,6-0. TK got a 6-1,6-1 win from Aidan Dud­ ik overNigal Doyle at second singles. At third singles, TK's Franklin Wilkinson outscored Dominik Laminga 6-1,6-3. The top two Trojan doubles teams swept to double-bagel victories, 6-0, 6-0. Brady Laven and Layne Schilthroat got the win at number one for TK and Cole Novak and Evan Liu took the second doubles win. The Trojans were scheduled for a conference dual with Wayland in Mid­ dleville Wednesday, Sept. 11, and will be in action on the road in the confer­ ence twice next week at West Catholic Monday and Northview Wednesday. TK takes on NorthPointe Christian in a non-conference dual next Thursday, Sept. 19, in Grand Rapids. Fabrics For Everyone. It’s Time To Start Chris tmas Projects. /> f ( 1 f-' fi X r^ ' 1 See^ Qod's yviscfom QUESTIONS: ASK US... 4 7 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 ■ 1 County Sheriff launches enhanced traffic enforcement The Barry County Sheriff’s Office will have an increased pres­ ence out on local roads beginning today. The department announced this week that it will be conducting enhanced traffic enforcement Sept. 11-24. During this time, we will have additional units working that are assigned to traffic enforcement,” W’ the department announced. “Their primary focus will be speeding motorists, careless and reckless driving and intoxicated driving,' iarry County Sheriff Dar Leaf told the Banner that his department has received reports from citizens who live in certain neighborhoods that had concerns overthe behavior of motorists, particularly speeding. ift We're short-staffed and the speeding reports have increased,” Leaf said. 3 OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am-5 30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm 4 Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station J &-< * I J* I (““‘cl Vik®? fC I iL w 1^ I ^04 II vR 7 dr t Panthers pleased despite defeat at South Haven Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers have seen nothing but tough competition since returning from the Labor Day holiday. They’ve seen a couple of the toughest teams from the other divisions of the Southwestern Athletic Conferences in SAC crossovers during the past two weeks falling to the varsity volleyball teams from Kalamazoo Christian and South Haven in three sets. The Comets, ranked third in the state in Division 3, took a 25-11,25-8,25-17 win over the Delton Kellogg girls last Thursday, Sept. 5, at Delton Kellogg High School. South Haven managed a J 25-18,25-18,25-19winovertheDelton tl Kellogg girls Tuesday, Sept. 10. “The girls played well last night, over­ all,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said. “South Haven has a lot in their arsenal, so it took a few points to settle in, but we held with them each set. We lost in three, but we played well. i R Li We stil 1 need to work on finishing the ball and creating plays, but our defense really stepped up and kept us in the game.” Keirstyn Kokx and Laana Hooker led the Delton Kellogg team at the net with a few kills and blocks in big moments and coach Thornton said she thought Sophie Ferris really played well all the way around. Anew addition to the varsity really helped in the back row. “South Haven tried to get us on our heels with tips, but our defense, thanks to the help of freshman Rylee Foreman who we just brought up as our libero, was ready forthem. With not being a particu­ larly tall team we still have some things to work on if our block doesn’t take away some of the hits, but I’m excited to see our growth this year.” The Panthers are scheduled to head to Union City for a tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, and then will open SAC Central Division play at home against Gales­ burg-Augusta nextTuesday, Sept. 17. « "TP * . 9 the s® •' is 54 sc 9^ II 4 * > • *1 { cants Kt c^i skills and Ml Wh* *1*^ #> gs * — SoiS® kit wk’-»V * - • ’ <7; I *♦ / Ft I •« I MarShaH and Parma battle at front of first 1-8 race * I *7 WIM# >% < I I Jayson Bussa Editor I k rrVJ: www.HastingsBanner com M , .'xMR./tKWIPJSS' • • ‘ JU »• * • o Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings boys were fifth and the girls sixth at the opening Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jambo­ ree of the season hosted by Harper Creek High School Tuesday. Marshall and Parma Western battled it out at the top of the day’s standings. The Marshall boys outscored the Panthers 29-46 to win their competition while the Parma Western girls pulled out a 43-46 win over the RedHawks. Harper Creek was third in both the boys’ and girls’ contests. The Beaver boys closed the day with 81 points ahead ofColdwater 104, Hastings 108, Northwest 172 and Pennfield NTS. Marshall senior Jack Bidwell raced to the win in the boys’ meet, one of three Marshall runners who finished in the top four and hit the line in less than 17 minutes. Parma Western junior Edison Lopeman was the runner-up in 16:26.4 Marshall had sophomore Abraham McHugh third in 16:26.7 and senior Reece Davis fourth in 16:49.8. Hastings was paced by senior Brandon Simmons who came in sixth at 17:11.5 and fellow Saxon senior Micah Johnson wasn’t far behind in 18:09.2 in ninth place. It is the first top ten finish in a conference race for those two Hastings leaders. The Saxon team also had freshman Tanner Krzysik 35th in 21:13.4, ju­ nior Carter Krzysik 43rd in 22:10.2 and sophomore Caleb Kramer 45th in 22:25.4. TheHarper Creek team ran to third with junior Cooper Gardner at the front of the pack with a time of 17:51.4 and sophomore Christian Ayers was eighth in 18:05.5. The Beaver team also had senior Owen Hunter 19th in 19:09.5, senior Jor­ dan Lindauer 20th in 19:12.9 and sophomore Carson Szarejko 33rd in 20:52.5. Pennfield had three finishers. Se­ nior Hunter Jenney was the first in green across the finish line with a time of 22:06.3 that put him in 41st. Junior Hunter Jones placed 48th in 22:51.3 and senior Riley Bosher was 60th in 25:39.1. I • S' IT. & ^isass^nssi - liiianiiffais TTC ar. b I .a In the girls’ race, the Harper Creek girls were 18 points behind Marshall, in third with a total of 64 points. Pennfield was fourth with 111 points ahead of Coldwater 117, Hastings 163 and Northwest NTS. Harper Creek junior Julia Faber won the girls’ race in 20:47.5 and her freshman teammate Rylee Zumer was ninth in 22:34.3. There were three Marshall runners behveen those top two Harper Creek girls. RedHawk junior Leah McPartlin was the runner-up in 21:27.9, freshman Alaina Dillon was fourth in 21:56.2 and senior Savannah Rich­ mond was eighth in 22:32.5. Parma Western matched Marshall's three in the top ten. The Panthers were led by senior Raquel Curey who came in second al 21:44.8. The Hastings team had a trio of sophomores at the front of its pack. Chloe Pirtle placed 32nd in 25:54.1, Lilianna Enyart 42nd in 27:13.0 and Alexa DeCamp 58th in 29:17.4. Saxonjunior Alexia Owen ran her fastest race of the season to place 68lh in 31:21.2 and senior Aniak Bourassa rounded out the lop five for Hastings with a 73rd-place time of 34:34.5. Saxon senior Jen Stoline also set her PR Tuesday with a 75th-place run of 35:16.5. Behind the lop two for Harper Creek, sophomore Layla Silkworth was 14th in 23:09.3, sophomore Elizabeth Antes 19th in 24:08.4 and junior Everlyn VanValkenburg 21st in 24:34.4. Parma Western also had senior Bertha Quiroga seventh in 22:13.8, and the Panthers fought off the Marshall girls with a pack made up of sophomore Natalie Kuhl, senior Mariana Walz, freshman Bridget Fullerton and senior Hailey Dodd that placed tenth, 11th, 12th and 13th respectively. Pennfield junior Peyton Rhoades led her team with a fifth-place time of 22:00.5. The Panther team had a trio of freshmen next. Ellie Bowen was 18th in 24:00.8, Olivia Lane 37th in 2:36.2 and Ava Joy 39th in 26:42.7. Rounding out the top five for Pennfield was junior Nevaeh Losey in 60th place with a 29:28.4. ♦ ♦ £iIW * * W4 w 4 tn V - ' sieahibaaijic^ * "Oi w 4 •*'*>»uxx:3Ci.‘ ' V ns ’^iWllJSBlksR 103'08 .tn Ei V h .oc ■ «&•!{» **u "IJI *b:i Vitali?* LM • w **4 % —* -M L*; t'."® a? tss ' I ib * w 'i L ’:ito •s **” I lx-' ‘ * list's a * s �t 1; L. . k 4in^ fl ^1 *J X 1 > 1 r AR ir * * X 4 www.HasfingsBqnner com ------------ ZZZZZZZ2ZZZ2 «J z tJ « *^2 THE HAg^ bawmew --------------- 1^2 5 .fl looking to refine line-up this weekend ’’V Ht XrIVV ”'1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor »*; I quick points by making things a little too easy for the Portland guys. “We’re just feeding the net guy,” Lake­ wood coach Ke vin Wheeler said. “You talk about it in practice. It is just one of those things of executing it in a game. We just have to get better at executing during a game. It is just obvious. In practice I have these ball machines, and we just got a new one we have three of them, we line them nght up and 1 literally set a guy on that far comer just feeding the ball right there. It just ke^s feeding it in the same spot I am like hit it to the opposite comer, this comer •J o or that comer, this comer or that comer, and they do it all day long. I am like sweet we’ve got to do that in the game. Then we get in the game and we can’t do it.” Wheeler said most of his doubles players are new to tennis, and he can see them trying to be careful to keep the ball in the court at times during matches. Portland had first singles player Tejan Virk outscored Lakewood’s top player Reily Teigeler 6-1, 6-3 and second sin­ gles player Damien LeEhi outscore the Vikings’ James MacKenzie 6-0, 6-2. The Vikings had plans to shuffle UD 'Y* isZe'th^yhkebener^ to see if there s ' lx . * SNS ‘’s I* * V. W H '''String Portland team Wednesday afternoon, Sept 4 n s 1 1 • L "u Sydney Tefft picked up ±e Ione point for the Lake­ wood team outscoring Tyler Clark 6-0, 6-4. The Raider team took the third sin­ gles match by default with ±e Vikinss <■ 4* . .'S, *s -x t' ■ *5 * «« ” ‘C A 4 Hl 'I V *<> i;‘s % : s ' stf *: A 1*1. 7^ Sr . *• f / to V Creel . , ’^bactof ■■1 a * . ’“‘.'•O' 5'*SO ■f- * Sit i:w 31 *■*»> Haventn-7”'' ‘<£" a ’4 •A ul nxi •XSi ihsp Paw Paw wins back and forth match with Saxon spikers • kT *^^3eie ^''**>**irt Brett Bremer Sports Editor Paw Paw narrowly pulled out a five-set win over the Saxon varsity vol­ leyball team at Hastings High School r.^ t ifa *•;«.* i iisW anti Pama Me alU ol first 1-9 m Thursday, Sept 5.. . Hastings head coach Erin Slaughter said her girls competed really well in their first home match of the season I with a scrappy back row and strong tTiiaaj 4 Mb issri * net defense. The two teams went back and forth through the first four sets with three of them decided by just two points. Hast­ ings took ±e early lead with a 25-23 win in set one. Paw Paw evened the match witha25-21 win in settwo. The Saxons and Red Wolves then traded 25-23 wins in the third and fourth sets. In the end, Paw Paw pulled out a 15-10 win in the fifth set. Rachael Hewitt had four aces and 11 kills in the match, and coach Slaughter said she was able to score a few points with some “tricky tips” over the net Liliana Fox led the Saxon defense with 47 passes. Jordan Milanowski and Ava Note!iXI m had seven blocks each at the net Hannah Sorensen put up 14 assists for the Saxons. Coach Slaughter said all her players did a nicejob on the court and everyone had “at least one crazy save to keep the team in every rally.” The Saxons were set to visit Jackson Northwest to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season Wednesday, Sept. 11. They go to tlie Perry Invita­ tional Saturday, Sept. 14, and will be home in ±e 1-8 Wednesday, Sept. 18, taking on Parma Western. lntbefiiris'race,tiifflaperCred gdsvereiSpoBtsIifbilMaM 4k 4 ID itel «i4 a ifl{^ of W fffifi A fes2 a2i]c:s!3ff' Peni^idnsfoiiiii'illlp® Coto 111 te , jgj fro jci! • [-.vsBJuslW IBalSiwil® HaipefCKtjuDfffi^f’^ ' lOD if arli' rsK in f iSStWe yiSB J M '* scassi^ fe M I flgieariS ■ :«• ■ K3Sif A «lr (SSS*' J9 t tre ■ MS«S ■ 9- ' Ono’! W - ..L . ..J r >* leij** nef 4 101^. * f t X..* .V X X :'X V i XX N ‘ aw-’ • A *4 I'fi haa»si9 9«t •■•jwreaflx-----aMiI tn as F -Il I r MW T > / J at,___ t Lakewood senior fourth singles player Sydney Tefft hits an overhead volley in the middle of the court during her win against Portland Wednesday, Sept. 4. > ll' J?*? I > ,o(X' flidOh’''. .jn’ ( ' t 1 I Photo by Brett Bremer 1; •*w- 4 >* • 4 J _- f -■ - »> i/ # k * A• •J Lakewood second doubles player Connor Possehn stretches out wide to try and return a tough serve against Portland Wednesday. Sept. 4. at Lakewood High School. Photo by Brett Bremer »A%?t X . a *« • •• "w. •». & « w»> 4d^ •e > w * . • -I J Lion ladies fall in conference volleyball opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor Audrey Burpee four and Aubree Roth chipped in three digs. At the service line, Jonca had two aces and Anna Martin, Burpee and The Maple Valley varsity volley­ ball team opened the 2024 Big 8 Conference season at Union City High School Tuesday wth a three-set loss to the Chargers. UniorrCity outscored the Lion ladies 25-16, 25-7, 25-9 on the night. Trowbridge hit one each for the Lions. The Lion ladies will be on the road at Perry Saturday, Sept. 14. I : I r Things don’t get easier in the con­ ference next week as the Lions will be home to take on Bronson. 3 The Lions got in one last tune-up in before conference play visiting Take the next step to a better paying job! Vandercook Lake High School Tues­ day, Sept. 3. The Jayhawks pulled out a 25-15, 25-18, 25-6 win over the visiting Maple Valley girls. “We couldn’t stay consistent,” Ma­ ple Valley head coach Timara Wehr said “We would go for a run and then let them go for run. Even though we have had a slow start to the season I have pure confidence that these girls will get back on track. They just have to find their mojo again like they did against Lansing Eastern when we beat them in five sets.” Learn about free: C-i Computer skills • i training Career coaching • • Job search k .A -HF services 41 -k. 4 >4 Maddie Trowbridge, Anna Martin and Kaitlyn Garlinger had two kills apiece for the Lion team. Storey Jonca put up three assists. Garlinger and Trowbridge were the team’s go­ to attackers at the net each swinging at 13 attacks. Garlinger led the Lions in digs too with eight. Trowbridge had five digs, 9 I 4 ) s « r** ♦ A i \ > r <1 Trade Ad|ushnent Asslslance f < I. PLUS: Ask us if you qualify I k i' f if' t for Trade Assistance Act benefits! T. w rvH H •. g^L e. 7i •••df / . «- J.. ■T'i! Brett Bremer Sports Edito 14. W" 1 Nearly every member of the Delton Kellog^Hastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and divingteam hadapersonal best performance despite the final score in a dual with Sturgis Tuesday in Hastings. The Trojans took a 101 -74 win over the DK/HHS girls in a Southwestern Central Swim Conference (SCC) dual. Lilly Randall set a new team record for the two-year-old DK/HHS team in the 200-yard individual medley with her time of 2 minutes 46.10 seconds that put her in third place overall. It was the first ofthree team records the DK/HHS girls i J .... ; u» to F paj' 'r:y ( t■' F ' mETI * «tZ1 * JI 11^ 4* A 9 ‘*''*’'^•'•”15 4 r.<i : t DK/HHS girls improve a couple records in dual with Sturgis 9 • z-r I Sj\< • 9 -V*- JI , . missing a couple players from their fine-up. Portland won the rest of the flights in straight sets. Some of the shuffling of the Lakewood hen-up started Wednesday with Kaden Rohrbacher moving from the singles side to team with Connor Possehn at second doubles. They had one of the closest doubles matches of the afternoon falling 6-3, 6-2 to the Portland duo of Keagan Krieger and Keaton Bayless. At third doubles, the Lakewood te£m of Mitchel Fortier and Jed Lab did their best to battle in a 6-4,6-1 loss to Gavin Beckett and Gage Larson. Portland had the team of Vander Nye and Braxton Perry outscore the Vikings’ Brandon Friedhoff and Aus­ tin Witt at fourth doubles and the team ofMax Well and Camden Calkins best the Viking team of Ian Cole and Ana Grant at first doubles. Up and down the doubles row of courts the Raiders showed off their net skills and a few big serves, but too often the young Vkings dropped X Wheeler really wishes his younger players could get another season in playing doubles beyond this fall, but Teigeler, MacKenzie and Tefft in the singles line-up are all seniors. With her win Wednesday, Tefft has now won three of her last four matches. Lakewood is set to host its own quad to­ day, Sept. 7. The Vikings were set for some challenge matches Thursday and Friday. “I just have some people that I think would be better at singles than they are at doubles, and probably some ofmy sin­ gles players would be better playing on a doubles team. They would both thrive better. We’re going to find out,” Wheeler said. “I just told them we’re going to do everything a little different Thursday and Friday and put some of these doubles people in singles matches and put them over there and see how things work out,” Lakewood was scheduled to return to CAAC-White play at home against Eaton Rapids Wednesday, Sept. 11, The Vikings go to Ovid-Elsie this afternoon for a non-conference dual. r *'^^'«dn\crs •Al 1 1 '"''16%% Si ‘C 3 Thursday, September 12, 2024 * F ’ << 5 W Ilf ..<r.il3f\rl>{«iAey set on the evening. Diver Aubrey Yarger improved the team’s top six-dive score to 228.90 points while meeting the MISCA meet qualifying score . Teammate Annabelle k’Mz.bL.,,; ; the diving contest. Kuck was third in In the 100-yard butterfly, Kuck set a i »• I team record with her time of 1:20.36 that put her in second place. Madilynn Peake picked up the first place points in the 100-yard backstroke for the DK/HHS girls and teammate got the first place points in the 100-yard breaststroke. The DK/HHS foursome of Naomi Grummet, Yarger, Petra Foster and Amelia Price got the firstplace points in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The Sturgis team got two individual wins each from Ainsley Gump and Emma Garbine. Gump took the 200-yard freestyle in 2:07.08 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:54.30. Garbine won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.97 seconds and the 100-yard freestyle in 58.44. Randall was second in that 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:02.70. The DK/HHS girls are scheduled to host Ionia tonight, Sept. 12, and will head to South Haven Tuesday, Sept, 17 for a see dual. ri V 1x8 4 • I I*”) *» 4 I (> Call 1-800-285-WORK(9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ M k I V I < ♦ ♦ > ^•••1 :.s>’v y * ^4 J �.♦ 14 the Thursday, September 12, 2024 > www.HastingsBanner .com HASTINGS BANNER Saxons start run for another 1-8 title at Northwest I I F I f I 1 r I Brett Bremer Sports Editor What's the rhyme? The drive for five. The Hastings varsity football team heads into the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season this Friday with eyes on finishing at the top of the conference standings for the fifth season in a row. That chase for another conference title starts on the road at Jackson Northwest. The Mounties are 0-2 so far this season and have not beaten the Saxons yet since they joined the Interstate-8 back in 2018. Delton Kellogg and Watervliet both picked up their first win of the season in week two last Friday, and now the two teams will meet up in Watervliet this week. It will be the first meeting between the two teams of Panthers since they were together in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Lakeshore Division back in 2019. Delton Kellogg head coach Brooks Smith said he thought his guys were excited and definitely happy to get their first win of the season last Friday, but that he has a pretty level-headed group. “We came in Monday and 1 was happy with how well they turned the page.” His secondary will likely have to come up with some more big plays this week against Watervliet. “They’re a pretty athletic team,” Smith said of the Watervliet guys who took a 30-8 win over Brandywine last week. “Their quarterback throws the ball pretty well on the move. He keeps his eyes downfield pretty well. He can cause problems if we’re not careful.” That Watervliet quarterback, Caleb Jewell, tossed two touchdown passe$ and ran for a two-point conversion last week. It will be the Watervliet High School’s Hall of Fame Game Friday. Lakewood finally gets to play its home opener this week taking on an 0-2 Eaton Rapids team in Capital Area Activities Conference White division play. The Grehyhounds have been outscored 77-7 so far this fall in losses to Owosso and Ionia while the Vikings are coming off being shut out in their conference opener last week at Charlotte. The Vikings will be looking to avenge a one-score loss to the Greyhounds from a season ago._______________________ * ’ Maple Valley is also lookingto bounce back after falling in its conference opener against Springport last week. The Lions go on the road to face an 0-2 Quincy team in Big 8 Conference play Friday night. It’ll be the first road game of the season the Lion squad. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. ip ■ f J * WB* . rJ -4 r IP' » r w. I 4 1 sb s W-< t* X •! - .’1 V .w* i '< ' I ;V I *« ✓ ia 't . i:.* In* * *jC X r iiI 4 iir>/ TW* V <4 “ 1 » A J f 't I X ..^1 * '•* <4* V- fc- .V J . x . r. hZ" •l I < J 4 A . -i <> Maple Valley running back Jimmy Wiggs is swarmed by Stockbridge defenders including Joel Kiselica (66) and Gavin Lightner (9) as he tries to move the ball ahead during the first half Friday night at Maple Valley High School. J ? ^ctiflDei ’ Photo by Brett Bremer fourth quarter for a 16-12 win over the Hornets Friday at Williamston High School. Sophomore fullback Tyler Frazer scored both Saxon touchdowns, the second coming on a one-yard run with 1:04 remaining in the game. Hastings quarterback Mason Tossava upped the Saxon lead with the two-point pass to Deondre Mathis. Tossava had a two-point pass to Tyce Richardson following Frazer’s firstTD, on a 19-yard run late in the first quarter. Williamston took an 6-0 lead four minutes into the bailgame, but Hastings answered right back with Frazer’s first score. That two-point catch by Richardson had Hastings in the lead 8-6. Early in the second half, the Hornets Tound the end zone again to go in irogt 12-8, and that four-point lead held up until the final moments of the fourth quarter. The Saxon defense held the Hornets to just six first downs and only 224 yards of total offense. The two teams combined for nine turnovers. Mathis had five total tackles. Jett Barnum had four tackles including a sack. Draven Pennock also had four tackles for the Saxons and an interception. Trapper Reigel recovered a Williamston fumble. Hastings did turn the ball over three times itself. Cardale Winebrenner led the Hastings offense with 20 rushes for 116 yards. Isaiah Wilson and Frazer both had 76 yards rushing. Delton Kellogg 16, Hartford 6 Delton Kellogg’s defense stopped Hartford at the goal-line on one fourth down in the fourth quarter and managed :>»■ / . .r- I. ^3 •■fe- ' A*\ * * • . •>• A ":' H ''*1 •» "W M V • 4^ to put an end to a final Hartford drive that was closing in on the Panther 20-yard-line to preserve a 16-6 win in a non-conference bailgame at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. The two late stops sealed the first victory for new Delton Kellogg head coach Brooks Smith whose Panthers are now 1-1 on the season. Delton Kellogg ended a Hartford drive with an interception by Dylan Fichtner in the opening quarter, and that time the Delton offense pushed out from its own goal-line. Gauge Stampfler hauled in a pass from quarterback Tucker Tack and took it 80 yards up the right side for a touchdown that put DK in front. Fichtner caught the two-point pass from Tack for an 8-0 DK lead, and caught a second inttjreeption ifiThe first half too. DK led 8-6 after a Hartford touchdown early in the second quarter, and eventually Stampfler broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run in the third quarter with the Panthers’ Wing-T attack getting the focus of the Hartford defense chasing guys in the opposite direction. Coach Smith said he could see his offensive line beginning to gel. He liked the way his guys communicated up front. Even the reserves performed well. Freshman center Tyrese Johnson stepped up momentarily late in the game when starting center Mitchell Swift had to leave for a play because his helmet came oft', and helped seal the victory as the Panther offense picked up a first down on a fourth down run. The offensive line really did have a pretty good game,” Smith added. “Swift, I was worried he was almost too extreme finishing blocks, but he did a great job.” The DK coach said Isaac Ferris stood out up front offensively for the Panthers against Friday too. The biggest thing to smooth out offensively Friday were some times the Panthers slowed themselves down with false start penalties or blocks that were just a tiny bit off. On the defensive side, the Panthers performed well to limit Hartford to the single score. Defensively, we tackled much better,” Smith said. ”We continued to rally to the football which is nice. Dylan [Fichtner] made a couple really nice plays on the ball in the air • • • He’s a great comer, and he made some great open field tackles.” **' Kenowa Hills 28, Thornapple Kellogg 12 - Kenowa Hills made just enough plays to fend off the Trojans for a third consecutive win over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team Friday in Middleville. The Knights took an early lead and never trailed in a 28-12 victory in Bob White Stadium. Kenowa Hills got a one-yard touchdown run with 4:20 to go in the opening quarter, moments after nearly ripping the ball out of the hands of the Knight quarterback short ofthe goal-line before he was on the turf. That one touchdown lead held up until late in the first half as both teams had drives die out in the opponents’ end of the field. TK came up short on a fourth down run near the Knights’ 15-yard-line and an interception by TK senior Caleb 9 .t t . t V I |C&. ..k** < I T . •:* :• r > J > HC» »W**’ .If k', 1 - 1 4 •rn ■dVIk" /* i I AT J I <«T •••••'.MIMI . J •■ c R* *A. Z . /4 ’■% r?r«' I »r z k 3‘ * 4 u 7f tr* >■3 i V 1BB» '* 'J > 4 -W-’Sr 5 L^* I* ’’b 1 •.•b ^***m«B^ ! ■R>»' • I A c ■ -r < I5 >•• L f - From the smash-mouth style of Thomapple Kellogg’s option attack to Williamston’s spread offense, the Saxons have managed to handle both so far. The Hastings varsity football team ran its record to 2-0 with a 16-12 win at Williamson in the final non­ conference ballgame before the start of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season. Hastings came from behind in the ■ 1*^, 1 it Hastings 16, Williamston 12 4iak. .'_j; HUYMlfl Ji'T^^i • '** ** “ ‘ r T/. I. defensive lineman Isaac Ferris pressures Husky quarterback throwing an off balance pass downfield Friday during the Panthers' 16-6 win in Delton. Photo by Perry Hardin u Summerhayes killed a Knight drive at the Trojan 20. TK got its first points of the bailgame on a nine-yard touchdown run by sophomore quarterback Micah Dock. He faked to his fullback and then found room to run around the right side with two minutes left in the first half. Somebody missed a block on a Knight defensive end on the two-point try however and the Trojans were down 7-6 at that point. The Knights didn’t miss their blocks on the kick return, the set up a reverse after pulling the kick out of the air and raced own the visitor’s sideline for an 89-yard score that helped them lead 14-6 at the half. Both teams turned the ball teams had fouhlt^d^h Conversion attethpK come up short throughout the third quarter, and it wasn’t until the Knights hit a deep pass down the middle early in the fourth quarter that they were able to break out of their own end of the field. The Knights added another short TD run with 8:41 to go in the game to lead 21-6. Trojan junior back Malachi VanEngen busted a big run into Kenowa Hills’ territory soon after that score to give the Trojans a last, best shot at clawing back into the ballgame, but an option pitch got away setting up a fourth and long and a deep pass down the middle was knocked down as the clock ticked under six minutes to go. Less than a minute later the Knights connected on a 57-yard touchdown pass to seal the win. TK tacked on an 18-yard run by Summerhayes off an option pitch from Dock with 1:13 to go to close the scoring. < t u: 9^’ 33^ ♦* Kaden t .< ifekeJpa J jss {» i 4iir - ■ar aja *’ .r rs - i: A ■saxiK'-” ■* = j«r X r •♦ J vJ WBisw jU i^» «1S J. Oj? C.- Mb Hi' 1 •z-.« » »> u -< 1 w W1« UIH W I ■S?5 I 1 '?? C2«W > b >* V4 » r I I ^Na?^ IIB Charlotte 35, Lakewood 0 I A Charlotte program that has been I See TITLE on 15 / \ t 1 ^’ppiec I 1 V hS?^ IS « K tc. I K K 0^^ *w- B » I s « •» I lU 1 I Ifru s s S ' X. » K I I i vS ** I 1 t A ♦ i; ♦ Delton Kellogg quarterback Tucker Tack (10) throws pass in the first quarter of the contest with the Hartford Huskies Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photo by Perry Hardin ♦ ♦ I 1 M I t •a AA. �* WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER I 15 Thursday, September 12, 2024 * V « Lt *» ■ ' t w "1 r ^;rf***> i I w lk3oR n . IS k t ^4^ Mm /i -T I 4 \ L J « . •>? i 1 » I I ? I >r Fib k —^fcr I 4 \ A » r. 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Daniel Dyster scored three times for the visitors. “I have to do a better job calling the defense, I didn’t do a very good job calling the offense,” Harvey said. “I’ve got to do a better job. Maybe I could have called a few different plays, maybe there was a little different substitution I could have done. A lot of things I can get better at.” Maple Valley senior running back IS 4 WScito 5; b th ’ T»> ‘ It, ’fJC '**>L I •S ai. ** Siii s ^tiu 1 ( -15 La 4 .* n •*< ; •l 00 a 4<> J > ■-“'■■TS ‘ikiSj** - J ’i •w K%. I «s ■ I 1?5 -4 2re F> •w *11 f-*-' I playoff tested over the past few seasons took a 35-0 win over Lakewood in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener for both teams Friday. Lakewood found moving the ball tough against the Oriole defense. Charlotte quarterback Christian Powers threw for two touchdowns and ran for one to lead his squad to the win. The Orioles also scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. Kaden Holmes had a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the win and Jack Davy had a touchdown reception. Carter Moore covered the blocked punt for a touchdown. Carter Stewart had a team-high nine tackles for the busy Lakewood defense, and Seth Willette and Ethan Goodemoot chipped in eight tackles each. Af ► w« 9^ K *?*T Ji* t ■ « avv * ‘ 3f t. ' .. <1^ V 'i 'I if*'** ; • AJ k’’ X I “L** * 9 •;* ^*4 *5SCT??af«j5U| n* bl *-. s 4^-. U i® te L.L fa ij *■ -¥ XK ® eg / 4 hrH ■.■® M-S ■• • -J r d I -A !*^V * *» f c * 1 u *J t j I> • I • Vi « > J I JI i , .4 k > I **'*. * ■^fiu r , « FOOTBALL . ..... pEteSQiikffiESfe t T ■n’ ‘'lv' ctsr'/EKsrr.TjriE {TE-asisiiiitalj i; * An ') X £111532 4a .w *T J Delton Kellogg running back Dylan Fichtner (12) weaves his way through Hartford's defensive line with blocks by Menden Phillips (22) on Alex Morsaw(81) and Evan Fleser (71) on Jesus Pasillas (88) Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photo by Perry Hardin I €< I Jimmy Wiggs had a team high seven rushes and finished with 23 yards. Senior back Noah Musser finished with five rushes for 20 yards. Lion quarterback Jakeb McDonald was 8-of-I9 passing for 105 yards, but was intercepted twice. Eli Wright had a solid game on the outside for the Maple Valley offense with four receptions for 78 yards. “I thought offensively that we blocked a little better this week than we did last week. There were improvements there. The kids at the end they were playing hard. 1 was proud of them for that. We had a lot of injuries. That’s tough,” Harvey said. “Hopefully, we get a little healthy and I do a better job next week.” He said freshman Kaiden Meyers, senior Isaiah Ross and junior Joseph Long showed pretty good improvements up fi-ont, with Long especially good with his trap blocks, but Ross was lost to an injury early on. The Maple Valley defense got ten tackles each from Wiggs, Penny and Musser and Carson Milboum added eight. 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The Saxons took a 5-2 non-conference wins over visiting Portland Saturday morning and opened the 1-8 season Tuesday by winning 6-0 at Jackson Northwest. $ t On the scoreboard, a goal i.s a goal. The I hontiipplc Kellogg varsity boys' •occerteam would still like to find some ways Io score in the flow of play, but they kepI to (heir 2024 style so far in a 3-0 shut oul of visiting Hastings in a nonconference match inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Thursday. “Il's inicresling, we’re not the biggest learn in (lie world, but we're organized. TK head coach Andrew' Kiel said. “Th<isc set pieces are very organized and things are very planned and meticulous so that we can get people open. We arc lucky Io have [Ryan] Skidmore and Simeon [Biltawi]who can play in a good ball, f or kids their age, I bet they're above 50 percent on accuracy with where they want to go which if you think about it is a good ratio in the gome. So. when we’re able to get those guys open, and we make those runs and they hit it, we have those opportunities.” The Trojans scored on a long throwin from senior Jordan Rowley, a comer kick from the senior Biltawi and a long free kick from sophomore Milo McConnick against the Saxons. Defender Nathan Shoemaker finished off a long Ihrow-in from his fellow back Rowley to put T K in front 1-0 early in the second half. Senior Nicolas Hervas headed home a corner kick coming in from right to lefi by Biltawi to moveTK in front 2-0 with 23:07 left in the game. TK iced the contest with sophomore Mason Chivis putting home a long free kick from McCormick with 4:40 to go. Three goals off set pieces,” Kiel said. “We clearly had a lot of opportunities in open play, and we weren’t able to convert. It has been the kind of story of our season so far. Typically, when we can get one of those set pieces to go things will open up. We’re a solid defensive team, but that open play is just that final puzzle. I don’t know how many shot we had tonight, but it was over 15 and probably eight to ten of those were on target. When we’re doing that, we r.’ 1 I Nu in I MiH r f* n £ r.'' Mi* «4 t t 1 t •l* »- I rlTJir* 11 - B I A 'V rf k. I » Jb W. t ,1 * s A • V — ' * r** . •>- ■ ' I • 4 It 1 itF w • n V- * * I r • 1^1 * 'rf '< f ■r- . t ** i w * »*■* 1 r £; A Hastings goalkeeper Vojtech Brtnik deflects a Trojan corner kick away as players from both sides crash the net. including Thornapple Kellogg's Nathan Shoemaker and Mason Chivis right at the keeper's back, during the first half of their match inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Thursday evening. Photo by Brett Bremer have to find a way to convert.” While the Trojans have been pretty pleased with the success of their set pieces this fall, the Saxons realized they have some work to do on the defensive end in those situations. The Trojans found too much space between Saxon defenders around the Hastings net in those instances. A couple of the Saxons’ best scoring opportunities came late in the match. TK senior keeper Owen Comer managed to thwart a break in by Saxon senior Troy Hokanson with the contest still a twogoal game with eight minutes left in the second half. Comer also smothered ' L a free kick on frame from the Saxons’ . McKinney Tiles in the closing seconds ? : I > > to finish off his team’s win. “Owen had to come up once tonight, A •• . and he did, which was great. Other * than that, we played a solid defensive 4; . "Wi- ■ game,” Kiel said. “A win is a win and a 7»*-'•*;'>« El goal is a goal, but we need to diversify Hastings defender Aden Armstrong works to dispossess Thornapple Kellogg’s a little bit.” Peyton Foreman (left) of the ball during their non-conference match in The Trojans were 7-4 overall this Middleville Thursday. Photo by Brett Bremer season heading into a Sept. 11 match-up I «» 4 t: / fi ' 1* I «* * s I I r .. :i •,s i »•- V* 4 Hl I .5i: f i ' . I. I I I .■ .i* A*. 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A f 4 . p I / CM 91 J 't c ► — O P. 4, Z •T V P z S a. k ?»> O 2b. * 'ir • MICHIGAN ; ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 4> • r M, lust complete the FAFSAto apply! q: >. < t; •> r 0) -S •Ff I t: r t I I ' • -W<“ S’ < / I <1 i ♦ « ♦ • I* ♦ iL * � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-09-19.pdf b0583b6b0268e577b835b2312731215c PDF Text Text -*T INSIDE TOP TEN SHOWDOWN IN HASTINGS THIS FRIDAY TODAY'S EDITION A VOLUNTEERS TACKLE PROJECTS AROUND COUNTY p »• A a' I PAGE 2 fl GATOR DIVERS WIN INDIVIDUAL AND SYNCHRONIZED EVENTS AT MASON r t PAGE 14 (^GE1O THE HASTINGS DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 35 www.HastingsBanner.com r E^Klr fl THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, September 1 9, 2024 $1.50 4 Local church hosts first installment of Barry County Ethnic Food Festival Jayson Bussa Editor J On Saturday afternoon, visitors were able to take a quick tour around the world without ever leaving the walls of Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The Hastings-based church wel­ comed the community for its first-ev­ er attempt at what they called the Barry County Ethnic Food Festival. Food from countries around the globe was represented at the festi­ val, including from several regions here in the United States. Members of the church prepared samples of food from countries of origin so that attendees could walk around the multi-purpose room and fill their plates. All of it was free and r ■ Ti V I f r * 1 J a I I * E 4r 1 r V 74 . i .7 4. I s I c I 9 *1 1 I ■ ■4 R sJ J R 4 5? kA. r • r I *• , - ; Samples of food from around the world ' fill a plate during Saturday’s Barry County ;; Ethnic Food Festival, held at Hastings r ■ Church of the Nazarene. Photos by Jayson Bussa I r 4 •i; • ♦ C* f > it allowed attendees to sample food that ranged from falafel and Kapusta (a Polish cabbage dish) to authentic Texas chili and collard greens from the southern United States. Roughly a dozen countries or regions were represented at this festival, which was the first of its kind to be held in Barry County. “The response was amazing,” said Bikram Ranapheii, whose family originated from Nepal and now lives in Hastings, where he serves as Connections Pastor for the church. “We advertised it on Facebook and almost 2,000 people responded. I felt a little nervous for today with how many people would come but I think it is going very well.” “I think there is diversity in Barry County and I think we can do more to acknowledge one another. We can do that with how we eat and how we live,” added Ranapheii, whose family prepared Nepali steamed dumplings called Momo. While hungry visitors sampled food from around the world, praise singers from Kalamazoo provided the soundtrack. The event saw a steady crowd as visitors not only sampled food but also chatted with those who prepared the food to learn more about it The Barry County Ethnic Food Festival was the brainchild of mem­ bers of the church and it was bom out of lunches during Lent, when I I I 1 I k I See FOOD on 2 1 J • I f I I ' I I I J 9 I P I 1 Ceremony held in Delton honors the 23rd anniversary of September 11 attacks I Jaki Spencer knows her stuff when it comes to scouting. After all, for 14 years, she has continued to carry the title of unit commissioner of five Barry County scouting units. She has a lengthy tenure in scouting, and she acts as a liaison between scouting units and the Michigan Crossroads Council, which covers most of West Michigan. Starting in 2002, the Scout Council began a tradition to memorialize those who lost their live in the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001. “Each year, at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, scouts, scouters, fire fighters, police, first responders and all citizens that want to participate in a sunup to sundown Memorial Salute,” explained Spencer. “Hundreds of people attend this.” However, three years ago, a com­ memoration created in Delton at William Smith Park took shape as an annual event. “In 2021, Delton Troops 509, 501, and Delton Pack 3050, along with Banfield Troop 108, held a memo­ rial salute at William Smith Park in Delton because of CO VID,” Spencer said. “In 2022, we decided to make it a community event.” Police, firefighters, first responders, Delton Middle School students and the community can come to the annu­ al 9-11 ceremony in Delton. “In 2022 and 2023, it rained but did not dampen the spirits of those in atten­ dance,” Spencer said. “This year, we were graced with beautiful weather.” Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony. Blue skies overhead and a backdrop I .W * JP * * • ♦ 4*. ww r-^ •> * -fl* I I I A I, r o 7 L I I f 5* il A group gathered at William Smith Park in Delton on Sept. 11 to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago. This is the third year Delton has held a ceremony. Photo by Suzann Berlien of trees set the stage for the event. Suzann Berlien is the council chair for the boys and girls of ±e Delton 3050 Cub Scout Pack and the scout leader for the boys of Delton Troop 50. Her son David, who is 10, is a ten­ derfoot-level scout in Troop 50. She said the scouts like to partake in the annual September 11 ceremony. “Scouts participating in a 9-11 cer­ emony may experience a range of effects. They can feel pride in their role in honoring the event and a heightened sense of gratitude for their own safety and community,” Berlien I I It’s back to the drawing board for Rutland Charter Township and the city of Hastings regarding the extension of public utilities to the site of a proposed Meijer Inc. store west of the city. The Township Board on Sept. 11 unanimously rejected a pro­ posed urban services agreement, commonly known as a 425 agreement, with the city to extend pub­ lic water and sewer to the 20-acre site near the intersection of M-43 and M-37. City and township represen­ tatives held a followup meeting Monday afternoon to discuss next steps. “Right now, we’re batting ideas back and forth between us and the city,” said Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne, who was part of the Monday meeting along with Township Supervisor Larry Watson, Trustee Gene Hall and Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. Moyer-Cale said Tuesday that the two sides are “still investigat­ ing some options for a concept plan that will work.” Meijer has expressed interest in building a new store and gas station at the northeast comer of * '• V* ♦ said. “Scouts may develop a stronger sense of responsibility and civic duty. Participating in such a meaningful event can reinforce values like service, leadership, and commitment to their community.” Prairieville Police Chief Michael Reizin recalled his whereabouts on the day of the September 11 attacks. I was already a cop in Detroit working midnights and just got home from work and got a call to turn on the TV and saw it all unfold,” Reizin said. Reizin joined other public safety See CEREMONY on 3 ,1 ,I I t1 r See RUTLAND on 4 •I T I I inwBiii 4 8 7 8 iioie V. f r •~l I f e "iifflriLiJli , MT 9 «B4 9^ fl* r I iff' I PAGE 16 * S! 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I •• ■ I I 11 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ « 1 « } i I Greg Chandler Staff Writer V I II Rutland board rejects 425 agreement with Hastings city to accommodate a future Meijer Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer I �• J •I*- i .. z >5* La 4 .> 4 4^ ■£ { ' ^__jTursday, September 19, 2024 (Abt <•4 I’ www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER > ♦ V 4 (I’* 1V .J « »>!■ Flocks of volunteers tackle projects around Barry County Jayson Bussa Editor While the hoards of volunteers logged thousands of hours of labor, Johnson also said there are still a few projects yet to be wrapped up at plac­ es like Habitat for Humanity Barry County, Delton Elementary and the Bernard Museum. The United Way will be accepting volunteers to help finish off those projects. Any inter­ ested parties can contact their office. Jon Sporer, CEO and executive di­ rector of the YMCA of Barry Coun­ try crunched the numbers. With a steady flow of around 70 volunteers during Day of Caring, volunteers completed work that would have taken two of his own staff members several months to complete. The YMCA had volunteers re­ moving deck boards from cabins as they prepare to build new ones. All materials will be repurposed by Hammond Hill Disc Golf Course. The YMCA also utilized the minigrant program to secure safety glasses, gloves, hammers and a dumpster rental to complete the project. “We don’t have quite as many staff in the offseason so the work those groups completed was such a huge help,” Sporer said. « r Most local charity and non-profit organizations will tell you that resi­ dents in Barry County aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help out on virtually any day of the year. But for a couple of days a year, they give a little extra oomph. On Thursday and Saturday, the Bar­ ry County United Way and Volunteer Center held its annual Day of Caring event, which also kicks off a new fundraising campaign where the orga­ nization is striving to raise $800,000. The Day of Caring event, which regularly draws over 500 volunteers, is consistently one of, it not the, larg­ est Day of Caring events in the state. This year was no different as volun­ teers worked t^ overwhelm projects to benefit various organizations. “I think the coolest thing is, if you were anywhere in Barry County on Thursday, you were likely to see a red ‘Live United’ T-shirt no matter where you went,” said Morgan Johnson, director of outreach and community engagement for the Barry County United Way. This year, volunteers sported the same red T-shirts. “It’s always special to see that com- g w J l' I R •r:?- HU iM ¥. f.' (j1 a r 5“‘ ■ I ♦ T" * »■*« , f •F -*«W .1*I s I > T i" •3 t r “Pz’ 4V t. f i ‘Io r i Day of Caring volunteers work at the Barry County Commission on Aging holding a pop-up produce distribution while also packing 200 boxes of three, shelf-stable meals to be given away. Photos provided munity pride. Whether you were at the li­ United Way provides only volunteers brary picking weeds or atthe Commission to carry out the needed work. This year, on Aging fi Hing shelf-stable meals, I think they introduced a mini-grant program, there is pride. I think when people drive allocating a total of$ 12,000 that organiby, they see that. Regardless ofthe number zations could apply for if they had some of people we have — we could have 50 j expenses tied to their projects. people — and I would still have the same t Johnson said that some of the projects pride as I would have with 500 people.” ' may not have been possible without the Normally for Day of Caring, the funding. i;' it { 9 : ( I ■ so”' • be US S<-tf I a X -•l »p i f Bifif -J V’ • > .s’* X I' t M-37 resurfacing project kicks off Monday Lane closures are expected throughout the-duration of the project. In a statement about the project, officials from MDOT said the project is designed to improve ride quality on the road while al sb ex­ tending its life. f FOOD M iSt-^ I ■ J- • Continued from Page 1 The Michigan Department of Trans­ portation announced that it will be resur­ facing a stretch of M-37 in the southern portion of Barry County. The department plans to spend $1.4 million to resurface a five-mile stretch of the state highway, which reaches from Groat Road to the county line between Barry and Calhoun counties. The project is set to begin on Monday and the estimated end date is mid-November. sf I ministry teams from area churches would take turns hosting lunches and sharing a devotion. When it was Hastings Church of the Nazarene’s turn to host, they embraced the diversity within their congregation and prepared interna­ tional cuisine. “We thought, if they’re coming here, we’re going to eat well,” said Lead Pastor Rev. Danny Quanstrom. “We have a multi-eth­ nic ministry. What we’re trying to do as a church is promote, encour­ age and celebrate diversity in Hastings and Barry County.” “We (presented international food to them) and there, were about 50, or 60 people who attended and they just loved it. Everything was eaten,” Quanstrom added. “Everyone was just blown away by eating the food. ...That kind of germinated to what A. ? > ; < a I * ♦ 4 yi>S T J. « 1 I LTW? r 1 K I « L -r? A ••1 » 11 t > •« 1 I I tl I > Ai i L ♦J s 1 f, tf t i • Vb- Si 5 S’ K ♦X 1 I t I # * JU®:-'’ t ** f r ■3 r»« tsaae^*® K*”' iew®" '>i4 ■hF f • < l^rS on'gMllj' ) J > i3X‘' ’■ t.' f,ik*5a5 r* « *:* I1 J-' J 51?X2S» ^3:?5Te)afs J 5 savd bf w* F ♦ •X' ■• • p r* J'c . < I i-rw«r^ F » » ** ' i. -ir*- • J i4 4 1 J A group of praise singers from Kalamazoo perform during Saturday’s Barry County Ethnic Food Festival. 1 % No burning allowed as dry weather persists As the sun and unseasonably warm temperatures continue to bake Barry County, residents are being asked to hold off on burning brush and yard debris. This time of year is typically ideal for cleaning up yards and burning the debris, but because there has been no measurable rainfall for the entire month of September, local departments are asking residents to avoid burning yard debris and will not be issuing bum per­ mits for the time being. Camp and cooking fires are still permitted. became ethnic food festival.” After organizers of the event huddled shortly after the event, it was some­ what of a no-brainer that they would bring it back for future years and make it an annual event. Culinary adventures aside, Quanstrom said that the act of eating together has a lot of significance and makes for an appropriate opportunity for fellowship. “Sharing a meal together is a very GOLD STAR FAM I LI ES Runners and Walkers Welcome! Saturday, October 5 Over Z2V the t 1. . r* t ✓ Creek and yy \ Through V J the Woods • rV / '**/ r Fun Run and 5K '•L . T- ,*1 * 1 4q I ‘1. >• k •: I . •M ail • . 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Council members agreed to post the job beginning Monday, Oct. 21, and close the listing on Friday, Nov. 15 — one week after Election Day. Council members hope to maximize the pool of candidates by keeping the posting open a week after Election Day. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guet­ schow explained that many potential candidates for the position will know within a week of the election whether or not he or she wishes lo slay at his or her current municipality. Some mu­ nicipal managers may have completely different councils after the election, leading them lo look elsewhere for employment. “Some current managers might make a decision about whether or not to consider this position based on what happens al the November election,” said Guetschow on Monday. u Edrtor A Richland woman appeared in Barry' County court last week to receive her 1 V 5 sentence for stalking and harassing members of the Barry Countv Prose­ cutor’s Office. Rita Feline Williams appeared in front of Judge William Dohert>' last Wednesday but already knew she w ould be avoiding jail time after pleading no ■ kk 1 fl 1 I aJ r 2?^ ' 1 contest to two of four misdemeanor charges filed against her. Her no contest pleas to one count of stalking and one count of using a computer to commit a crime came with the promise of no jail lime. Doherty stuck to the agreement, sentencing Williams to 24 months of probation, but explicitly stating that if she violated the terms of her probation over the course of that time, she will land herself behind bars. The sentencing hearing brings to conclusion a nearly year-long saga that began when Williams was arrested last October and charged with two counts each of stalking and using a computer lo commit a crime by the Stale Attorney General’s office. The stale took the case because members of the county prose­ cutor’s office were the victims. The arrest of Williams came on the heels of what the state classified as ha­ rassment of members oftheprosecutor's office, specifically Prosecuting Attor­ ney Julie Nakfoor Pratt and Assistant Prosecutor Chris Elsworth. Williams targeted the duo because they were instrumental in charging her husband. Ryan, who pled no contest to embezzling over $500,000 from his then-employer, Hastings-based FlexFab. Williams was originally sentenced by Judge Michael Schipper to 10 years in prison, a sentenced he eventually reduced down to five years. Williams, who publicly railed against «s* *2sd; I il! ss* I 1 I 2 y I -A' t $ < I r Jr SI •fAasBii food 1 !?<Wwseaa.‘ _ extending the posting past the election could increase the quality of the village’s candidate pool "The closer we get to the election, and particularly having it (Lake Odessa’s job posting! cut off after the election, it would be potentially advantageous in terms of expanding the candidate pool because candidates will know what their new I sses look like/' said Guetschow. Guetschow also warned the council that the pool of good candidates in this upcoming search may not be as large as in previous searches. Several municipalities across the slate have been seeking new managers in the past months, absorbing some of the best candidates. “1 just think that in a time like we have now when pools of candidates are small, any advantage that you can give yourself to expand that pool is something that I think will benefit you," he said. Four seats on the seven-person coun­ cil are up for grabs this November — President Karen Banks, Trustee Rob Young, Trustee Carrie Johnson and the sentence at the time, started regular communications with Pratt, Elsworth and, for a period of time, Judge Schip­ per’s office. Williams not only emailed the mem­ bers of the prosecutor’s office what was said to be hundreds of times but she also posted many of the profanity-laced communications on social media at the time and launched additional verbal attacks there. The state also alleged that Williams used a robocall tactic to bombard them with phone calls. Pratt reported receiv­ ing them on her cell phone — once in the middle of the night, which shook her. Pratt appeared at the sentencing and spoke about her experience. Pratt highlighted that, in her 36 years of experience, this was the first time someone had taken such a great amount of time and effort to "infiltrate her life.” Al the same time, Pratt expressed sympathy to Williams for what her family was going through on the heels of her husband s sentence and ultimately wished her the best. “I don’t hate Miss Williams. I can’t say I'm mad al her. I don’t really want to say I feel sorry for her, either, because I don’t think she would want to hear that either," Pratt said. Williams did not speak but her attor­ ney argued that Wil Hams never intended the messages to be threatening, rather. they were a product of frustration over a time of chaos in her life. He said that the events of the last coupie of years have inspired her to apply to attend law school. If Williams resumes harassing be­ havior or establishes contact with the * 4 9 sentence. That would mean a probation violation would lead to a year-long stint in jail. Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement following the sentence. “County prosecutors deserve to per­ form their job free of harassment and 1 stalking,“Nessel slated. “Such behavior not only disrupts the essential work they do upholding justice but also puts undue strain on those dedicated to serv­ ing the public. My department remains committed to prosecuting these illegal actions to ensure public servants can do their jobs without fear of intimidation.” Financial -3 44 4 11 Provided by Ilie Harry County J biwse jtamualeiwt idfuwiani [uijniij'atJi-eimffes aside, ssfitap^' (Joaiosaidtofeaclofe^ r FOCUS w ’b'lini offices of Edward Jones J ifflNe-jfflilelyourgiHrddwii Andrew Cove, AAMS® CFP ien Food seems Sa N»k' kinletiK vjr.ir Member SIPC J?: Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC® Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 inatefoa|RfH!e»M forfeWt^^' 4 J s J I *SlanKanieiI(tipto*58vco^ 1- Know the risks of investing and not investing ani tte« *"'■ i Satu A/ AA A/( I*/ / 4/ / t OKfik V \ ClKk"* 5 i tkW’ ran; a*** J I I J Ihrou^i IK Delton Troop 50 Scout David Berlien stands and salutes during last week’s September 11 ceremony in Delton, Photo by Suzann Seriien CEREMONY IjiK*’*' Continued from Page 1 officials and the community at the third annual September 11 ceremony at William Smith Park. “The 9-11 ceremony is important for a number of reasons, honoring the vic­ tims who died and honoring the heroes — first responders who gave their lives trying to save people, reflecting on the impact of that horrific event and how it affected our country," Reizin said. “The ceremony is a show of unity in our community and a testament to the resolve of the American people.” Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower agreed with Reizin. This dale reminds us all to thank our essential first responders,” Bower said. “I’m glad we can have a ceremo­ ny locally as we remember. It was a ^11/ • V/ * ? I I Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, Judge Doherty said she would land behind bars. However, he did not take the prosecution’s recommendation of implementing a 364-day suspended jail •‘-r iw«eto'c bfestnl' Mfaes|Kcijlh’ftlHiiii$ Aftero boffeei-eoM sWy after the eiM has » i n Mr kv « ticbo," O im cr^kasbeffino villGfiiKhbmtIialiiepaili lai! Hla jw auk food lir nue* •I iWd tHl iesii taitWffffttiKrfafsaodiiiaie aeijiiabaJrfe^vowdfto tmi* 3 » k » • I • mdioiijii lie of Trustee Terri Cappon's seats all expire at the end of this year. Candidates running for the Lake Odessa Village Council in November arc being included in the upcoming search process. Though only a few changes were made from the posting used in this year’s earlier search, input from current and potential future council members was heard on Monday. The winners in November will interview selected village manager candidates once the posting has concluded. President Karen Banks suggested that once a permanent manager is hired, the council sets goals and gets lo know the new manager. "Once we’ve hired a new person, it w ould be good to do something like a retreat, where we actually sit down with the new hire and the council, put our heads together, and (figure out) what we want to accomplish,” said Banks. Lake Odessa has been without a fulltime village manager since December 2023. Should the next attempt at hiring a manager go to plan, a new leader could take over in the village around the 1-year anniversary of the vacancy. J X fcattssli 3 New timeline set in Lake Odessa village manager search Jayson Bussa I Thursday, September 19, 2024 I ■■ ♦ moving ceremony." The ceremony began with a moment of silence. Scouts from seven different area groups, ranging from CubScout Lion rank lo Eagle Scout, participated in the ceremony. “Local police, fire and first responders joined the scouts and community mem­ bers in saluting the flag for two minutes in different intervals,” Berlein explained. “Taps was played on a bugle by Logan Anderson to end the ceremony." Approximately 100 people stood together during the ceremony, “This is one of the many ways our Delton community comes together to support each other. The sense of unity and collective remembrance at the cer­ emony was powerful,” Berlein said. “It reminded me of how coming together as a community can help us heal and strengthen our bonds with one another. X I J * Investing involves risk and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with the risks associated with invest­ ing. There’s not a single investment risk because different types of invest­ ments carry different types of risk. Here’s a look al three investment catego­ ries and some of the risks connected with them: I • Stocks - When you invest in stocks or stockbased mutual funds, you will incur the risk that the value of your invesiments may decline. Stock prices can fall for any number of reasons - lower-lhan-expeeled earnings, a change in management, change in consumer tastes, and so on. Although the historical trend for slocks has been positive, there will always be periods when prices are down. One way to help delend against this volatility is to hold sUK'ks for the long term, rather than con­ stantly buying and selling, and to own a mix of slocks from different industries and even different coun­ tries. • Bonds - When market interest rales rise, the value of your bonds can decline because investors won’t pay full price for them when they can gel the newer ones that offer .U . ff higher rates. Another type of of risk risk associated associated with with bonds is credit risk, which essentially describes the risk that the bond issuer may default, potentially disrupting your flow of interest payments. However, you can help mitigate this risk by purchasing invest­ ment-grade bonds that receive the highest credit ratings from independent rating agencies. • Certificates of deposit (CDs) - Allhough CDs arc generally considered safe because their principal is guaranteed, they do carry reinvestment risk — the risk that you won’t be able to reinvest the proceeds of a maturing CD at the same interest rate. To help protect against this risk, you could own CDs of varying maturities. When market rales are low, you’ll still have your longer-term CDs paying higher interest. and when market rales rise, you can reinvest the money from your maturing shorter-term CDs into the new, higher-paying ones. Now, lei’s turn to a completely different type of nsk - the risk of not investing. And this risk is easy to understand: If you don’t invest, or if you consislenlly invest only in the most conservative vehicles, your money may not grow enough to allow you to reach your important . U long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, Of course, this doesn’t mean you should never own conservative invest­ ments, including CDs and some types of bonds. When you’re saving for a short-term goal, such as a down payment on a house, a wedding or a long vaca­ tion. you want the money to be there when you need it. so an investment that offers protection of principal may be appropriate, even if it doesn’t provide much in the way of growth, For those long-term goals, though, you may need to build an invest­ ment portfolio that con­ tains growth potential and that reflects your personal risk tolerance and time horizon. Over time, your risk tolerance may change. As you gel closer lo retirement, you may want to take a somewhat more conservative approach — but you’ll always need some elements of growth. When you invest, risk can’t be eliminated, but it can ifc managed. Keep­ ing this in mind, consider a long-term investment strategy that allows for risk but also offers the possibility of reward. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor SIPC r I I I t •I I 1 L • ,s . i i r ( I 1 i I t t I I I k t Member ♦ • ♦ I . r ■5 & * * I < �,I* •l u> 4 Thursday, September 19, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Community donor to provide new scoreboard forTK stadium Greg Chandler Staff Writer Bob White Stadium in Middleville is about to get a major scoreboard up­ grade, thanks to a community donor. Thomapple Kellogg Schools have secured a donor that will provide funding for a new scoreboard system at the stadium that will include a video screen. The district’s Board of Education Sept. 9 approved the fabrication and installation of the new Daktronics scoreboard at a cost not to exceed $308,320. Choice Concrete will cover the full cost of the project, Assistant Superintendent Chris LaHaie said. The donation agreement has been prepared and signed by both parties,” LaHaie told the school board. The project will initially be paid for out of TK’s capital projects fund, with Choice Concrete to be reim- flUmAMCNOB WOAMHM AMMB Mn« <1^ ■ f .K tI « I i I w HWJIIH'. AMCNOe Mumn :■■ t I I R 1 I 39 3 AMCMOB m»Mi AMOm SNMIMI AMCNOe AMMi A rendering of what a new scoreboard with video screen will look like in Bob White Stadium. Rendering provided I I I. 1 I s ) I bursed in three equal increments. The first reimbursement would be made this month, with subsequent reimbursements in March of next year and January 2026, IQCib A'i» .■ : r A / t < T A* 5, I X f LaHaie said. Commitments are also in place for donations of steel pillars, concrete and an electrical update to support the new scoreboard, which would be installed in the early spring ofnext year, LaHaie said. The new scoreboard will provide op­ portunities for sponsors to purchase ad­ vertising, as well as for students in high school digital media classes to provide content forthe video screen, LaHaie said. Named for the Hall of Fame coach who directed the TKHS varsity football program from 1962 to 1980, Bob White Stadium hosts football and soccer games as well as track meets. It also is where high school commencement exercises are typically held. I wI iWI 5w I J I I 1 I 4 a V I A 1 A - r'‘/t 1 * HHS Alumni Association seeking new members The Hastings High School Alumni Association is the oldest such club in Michigan, formed 137yearsago.Alumni board members say they have serious concerns about the continuation of the Hastings organization, stemming from a lack of involvement from Hastings alumni. Shouldparticipation remain low, board members say the association could be abolished. An open invitation is being offered to any HHS graduate interested in joining the board. The board asks for represen­ tatives from each of the year’s honored classes to join in the planning of the banquet. A special emphasis will be on the Class of 1975 this coming year, celebrating 50 years since graduation. Other classes being highlighted in 2025 will be the Classes of 1950 through the present at five-year increments. Board membership is not limited to Hastings Food Forest tree care field day is Sept. 28 Locals are invited to join the Hastings Food Forest as they go through the basics of how to care for fruit trees later this month. On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 to I i a.m., Hastings Food Forest is hosting a cultivating and caretaking field day at Bliss River Front Park, 1035 E. State Street in Hastings. The methods and timing for tree care are crucial for maintaining not only backyard fruit and landscape trees but also healthy forests. With guidance from Barry Conservation District Forester Ben Savoie and expertise from Parshall Tree Care, participants will learn how to take the best care of their trees. Drew Vandegrift, stewardship coor­ dinator at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, will also be present to answer questions related to native plants, invasive plants RUTLAND •“ • Continued from Page 1 I ; / 7 A « ■ « « h V rw •» * I 1 J [ .f L it i i I !•> I % I A «*' I H : 4 i « 1 < 1 .A Its , * ' THE “KING” OF THE CAR SHOW This weekend, Alto hosted its annual Harvest Festival, featuring a car show that filled the downtown streets with classic and antique vehicles. Taking in the action was this full-size Elvis dummy, which looked so real that a couple of kids walked slowly up to it and said “Is that a real person? n r Photo by Jayson Bussa I DO YOU REMEMBER? • *1 ) • » TANGLE TOWN: CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BANNER JUNES, 1997 — Emotions ran high Sunday evening at Bob King Park during the opening of the Tangle Town playground superstructure, the most ambitious all -volunteer project in Has mgs s histo^. At left, Cathy Newsted and Kim Domke sing a special song thev cooked up for the occasion. At right. Circle of Friends President erniowski tend work and lots to show for it. More than 2,000 people were aTle to tend a hand or offer support to make it happen. The project cost nearly $1OO 000 but not a cent was paid by anyone who didn't want to heo want to help. Banner photo t 3 J 4 .4 4 just the honored classes. In addition to organizing the annual alumni banquet, the Hastings Alumni Association presents four Dana Burgess scholarships each year. The yearly ban­ quet, which honors the Alumnus of the Year, is open to all HHS graduates — even those not in the highlighted classes that year. It is an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates. The Hastings High School Alumni Association Board meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month beginning in October and through August. The board meets at the J-Ad Graphics office building, 1351 N. M-43 Highway in Hastings. Attendees are asked to enter through the back of the office building. The board’s next scheduled meeting is on Sunday, Oct. 27. More information can be found by calling Lois Bowers at 269-945-9657. DID YOU SEE? 'i I M-43 and M-37 that would employ about 300 to 350 workers, according to documents from the township. No specific plans have been presented by the West Michigan-based retail giant to the township to date. Meijer has said that a well and septic sys­ tem would not suit the project. The biggest concern for the board was the increased taxes that would be assessed on township property owners who would become part of the new urban services district and would pay city of Hastings taxes as a result of the 425 agreement. Their tax bill would rise from $395 per $1,000 of taxable value to $1,663 per $1,000 of taxable value. Hall said. “With that transfer, 42 property owners, instead of paying less than three-quarters of a mill (in township operating taxes), will be paying 16 mills (in city taxes), and that’s not fair,” Watson said. And increased taxes means busi­ nesses in the district would have to raise prices to cover the increased cost, Township Trustee Sandy James said. “Why would we want to have our businesses in Rutland Township have to raise their prices?” James asked. “We are not saying we don’t want Meijer. We’ve said that before. What we re saying is — figure out a way, Meijer, to do this without the sewer and water being run out there.” Among the property owners that would have been part of the urban services district include Corewell Health, Walmart, Lake Trust Credit Union and Flexfab. Under the agreement, the township would have received one mill of revenue from the transferred property for a 25-year period, then a half-mill for another 25 years, according to docu­ ments from the township. Township taxpayers currently pay an operating millage of 0.6881 mills, plus 1.25 mills for fire ser­ vices, one mill for roads and 1.5264 for the Hastings Public Library. City taxpayers pay an operating levy of 15.7445 mills plus a cemetery tax of 0.8846 mills, according to docurnenls from the township, “Long-term, Rutland has nothing to gain with this. It’d be Meijer and the city,” Watson said. Hall agreed. “That’s probably the best justifi­ cation for saying that we don’t want to transfer the property. I think, if V 1 and caring for natural places. This event will cover a range of top­ ics, from pruning to preventative care. As always, the Hastings Food Forest is open to all, and there is no cost to attend the meeting. The Hastings Food Forest is located in Bliss Riverfront Park, located on State Street, just outside of Hastings, across from BCN Technical Services, 1004 E. State Street. Directional signage will be at the park, leading to the forest location. A food forest is designed to be a self-sustaining area of layered plant­ ings that will provide plant-based food production directly useful to Hastings residents and guests. Making use of intermixed plantings, this succession of layers will build a woodland habitat. t * I ) < 4 I' > r * t I (elsFesia^^"^.'"’ r** ;:::«out * * t- anything, we should be advocates for our residents,” he said. In response to township concerns about city taxes for property owners in the urban services district, the city offered a 3.5-mill reduction for the area by withholding police services, meaning the Barry County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police would continue to serve that area. A business leakage analysis for Barry County indicated that there is unmet local demand for a Meijer-type store in the county. The report from Synergos Technologies Inc. (STI) indicates that more than 538,000 vis­ its are made to superstores and more than 953,000 visits are made to gro­ cery stores outside of Barry County each year by county residents. Residents from ffie county trav­ eled to Meijer stores in Kent County’s Gaines and Cascade townships, and to the chain’s stores in Plainwell (Allegan County) and Comstock Township (Kalamazoo County), the report showed. And the loss of that business to stores outside the county affects other local retail businesses and restaurants, said Nichole Lyke, economic development director for the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. “For every dollar spent in the community, there's $1.66 of eco­ nomic impact (for other businesses in the county),” Lyke said. Rutland Township earlier this summer proposed a water and sewer extension agreement to the city that would not involve the transfer of township land to the city. A 2-mill special assessment was proposed to be split between the township and city for costs associated with maintaining the extension of utility service to the area. City officials pushed back on that proposal. The proposal would enrich the township through increased development and property values on the back of the utility systems that have been operated and maintained for decades by city tax and utility ratepayers Moyer-Cale wrote in a memo ’ The city’s sewer services extend roughly as far west as Flexfab’s facility at 1699 M-43 Hwy., while 1-.J TMM 3. c a: »l .w ft ; ” Me. JEriVT • \ 9 *w fii-Z I ,3 . f I '*1fc J I I i •Jm?r I ' C UJ3 I >« I i I ( i i J. > I I ; •e . I I ‘•*v u * ? I - J; •i '-<Vi» KT « ■ V S J - I 4 > *^10 v> ***'4 ' • *A •KJ **-"*rr> '■5? s:- * .* t i » ^4 o Ac X ■ > w. ■ J''*.-’ Ik. K 1 7 Jr. % ' •**; . ‘s I ) R I LU "’“""ds roughly as far as the Dollar Tree store at 1325 M-43 Hwy., Moyer-Cale said last month. “This was the city ofHastin gs’ first proposal in response to our first proposal. We may be a couple of proposals away,” Hall said. 5^ §55; A y, 41 i ’ F » $ I I t I ♦ ♦ ♦ • < I 11 I I J �A t Dowling library winding downTenovation project i-. 9 Leila Wood Contributing Writer tI I B I r 1^ sw -cr *■»! ’^I * ^sA. ’ * ' S k ••• -S ’.sis V % ■X *». Sc* I •% X w ^^5 Ite,. ( X ' \ w >i • > I » The Dowling Public Library has been undergoing a renovation this summer. The carpeting has been replaced, the bookshelves rearranged, and the kids section reconfigured. Officials at the library, located a 1765 East Dowling Road in Hastings, were able to get new carpet for signifi­ cantly less than the original estimate, from Flooring World Wide in Plainwell, which also donated laminate flooring for ±e main floor bathroom. The shelves have been rotated 180 degrees, and at the suggestion of Librarian Julie Strohm, they have arranged the shelves with a walkway running diagonally through the center of the room, “so people can mingle kind of in and out and notjust be chan­ neled into one narrow isle,” Library Director Andy Jerue said. He said, “We think it works better for patrons. It’s more spacious here, in the conference area. It’s more open here, when you come in, and it’s easier to move amongst the stacks, and it’s much better lit. ...We have two big windows, but with the shelving going ... perpendicular to the direction of the light just blocked it all.” They moved all the books about five times—roughly 50,000 books—and dealt with two “book landslides” in the process, he said. According to Jerue, the shelves, which are repurposed layaway shelves from the old JCPenny in Hastings that closed some time back, collapsed un­ der the weight of the books a couple •s ■wr-’’ FTITi * .£ U 'A flfcl I ■ * B 1 k I 1 V flwl'( r r <1 Ekt I Wififl ww a. ■ * >Mi 4 >\ < ) f i •4 X .-•J 4 ft I 4 I I 1 i B •.. ♦ U*' 1 > f « < < Cik r I. / r Vji r • B 1 .. J « 9 I •1 mJ n il 1^.’ c B* >s 1 >* 4 I ( l 1 MP '.'jy / ► 1 2 ft f*/ / a . r -f / *1 > *A t ' ft .W*J } idiitwiF’ l‘> : • • to v>. a J.** > I * * * «r> I ft- The Dowling Public Library had carpeting replaced and its layout rearranged as part of a summer renovation effort. Photo by Leila Wood of times as they were working. “How many more beatings they’ll take, I don’t know,” he said. He said the project is taking quite a bit longer to complete than they at first expected. “The original plan went out the win­ dow in about 20 minutes ... the first big bookslide, and right then I knew, ‘Okay, this is going to take a lot longer than I * thought it was going to be,”’ said Jerue. According to Jerue, they have been working for about five weeks and still have a few things to wrap up. He said he hopes to have the work done in the main part of the library in a couple more weeks, and then the bath­ rooms will take a bit longer. Funding for the project was provided by a $10,000 donation from Adams Family Farms — a local cannabis grow­ er. The Friends of the Dowling Public Library, which operate Best Cellars Bookstore located in the basement of the library, also helped to cover some of the costs. According to Jerue, those funds covered most of the project expenses, leaving only about $500 that the library will cover out of pocket. c<♦ lu 5 Thursday, September 19, 2024 » ” . v»-. ‘ <> *« **«i • -w♦ L*’ •fc , K iiser “^*?®s»iUWda ssc^ Vets Fest 2024 draws in a bigger crowd than last year CELEBRATE SUCCESS! Send your student achievements or personal milestones to news@j-adgraphics.com WTLAND THE HASTINGS BANNER Group 5:- Auction ■I' oJKTEdaMfediictioQfof^ Jraf^sTiiibofc police Delton Community Auction If Saturday, September 28th, at 10:00 AM 4 . VFW #422, Stoney Point Road, Delton, MI 49046 k Ufiice and ifetoii Stale folia wodd ccfliaie to sene that ara. AtebaDa])siij(r ^ro SEiaJdaiiiSthepn^ Lr. . J J . ft isiiiecKTe^QiestiaHtQij b^ssesedixk^pn^ Mfls wiioTOidteaKjBnrf ass * y' For more photos, go to deltoncommunityauction ♦com 4 Auctioneers Note: This is a fine grouping of quahty items donated and consigned by our community, including guns & ammunition, vehicles, shop tools, collectibles, and much more Items being consigned daily. n [iKtb ■I I f t * mdbiUforaMeiier^p; wotieauA’.Iberqniib 1 h :■? f Tools & equipment: Drill press, router table, mobile air powered greaser, air compressor, generator, 20 gallon portable gas tank with pump, several chain saws, hand saws & hammers, tool sets, contractor tools, modern and vintage hand tools, stihl weed whips, snap on battery charger, and much more. I 7' * • •A S^MBKT«dBobaslDc.(SIl) » • * AA A iototeffiRbJftw • « ■Ri—».-• ■■ • fes'J-r I f ** Building materials: 1,200 sq. ft. tile, lumber, fixtures, lights, windows, doors, laminate 8f vinyl plank flooring, cabinets, and more. oiiBdetDsiifeSflKaiKfm^ t .1 y ,1^-.’ 1HI Household St furniture: Small appliances, heaters, fans, recliner chairs, sofas, hutches, Ethan Allen maple dining set for 8, kitchen tables, side tables, silver serving sets, decor wall art, knives, kitchen utensils, armoire. 'CH la^ I kj gesiileacSomfewuDft'^ .v2iri£5^M®^ V -1 : * I > I » I --■''i! ‘5? .■£** J0« jjgEaBSi. * al Ite's®' Retired Chief Master Sergeant Ken Glidden from the Battle Creek Air National Guard piloted a flyover during Saturday's Vets Fest in Delton. Photo provided * Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer . % t 5eS»*: 5! 1 r r ■ 'X 'njii 3 O'ls''’ If JI ►4 ® Wdf I ,1<0- if O' ! < r 9^‘ '»* r cn; A crowd of about 200 at the second annual Vets Fest fundraiser at William Smith Memorial Park in Delton on Satur­ day will remember a spectacular flyover, a cappella performance of the national anthem, live bands, food and beverages. Delton VFW Post 422 Chaplain Mike Madill spearheaded the first Vets Fest fundraiser last year that raised money for a new roof for the post’s building. This year’s event raised $627 in do­ nations for the VFW National Home recording project, which is a benefit CD titled “Michigan Veterans Salute Michigan Music.” Veterans from in the state are saluting artists from Michigan, Madill said. About 15 Michigan veterans are involved in the project. He added that funds are needed to complete it. After the project is finished, the CDs will sell for $10. All the proceeds will go to the VFW National Home. The VFW National Home, founded in 1925, provides military personnel, veterans and families wi± children ser­ vices and resources necessary to achieve personal and family goals in a positive, safe and healthy environment. “I am very grateful for the surround­ ing community that supports our events for veterans,” said Madill. ’’There is ♦♦ a need for the VFW National Home. They support veterans and their families nationwide.” An outline of events for the crowd included four local bands, each with one veteran, a flyover from Retired Chief Master Sergeant Ken Glidden from the Battle Creek Air National Guard, and an a cappella performance from Knights in Blue, who performed the National An­ them. The group consists of all retired • Air Force members. In the pilot’s seat, Glidden performed the flyover in the Nanchang CJ-6A mil­ itary trainer. The bands performing under the band shell at William Smith Park included The Veterans Band, Piper Ave, The Stranded Hobos and Joshua. “I thought the a cappella performance was great and the flyover was very mov­ ing,” Delton VFW Post Commander Bruce Campbell said. “It was a much larger crowd than last year.” The Delton VFW Post 422 supplied food and soft drinks for this year’s Vets Fest, and the Delton Moose provided adult beverages. During the evening, the Delton VFW presented Joshua and The Stranded Hobos with a plaque for their unselfish continuous service to the veterans and community: ♦ B k' I I I t ' i Collectibles & antiques: Working Coke machine, trunks, silver, typewriter, Coleman lanterns, record player, Danbury Mint sculptures, Bradford Exchange sculpt ures, hand tools, figurines 1 Ct tw diamond Cuban bracelet, rose gold diamond wedding set, costume jewelry. Tiffany belt buckle, many coins and sets, knives, taxidermy, Thomas Kincade collectibles. Guns, bows, hunting Guns sell @ Noon: Cross bows, arrows, ladies, youth and adult compound bows, knives, goose & duck decoys, fishing equipment & lures, deluxe hunting blind. Winchester 1890 22 short, double barrel hammer gun 12 gauge Winchester 69A 22 short cammo stock Mossberg Maverick 88 20 gauge. Winchester XPR Legend with scope, Winchester Expert long rifle bolt action. Remington model 511 22 short, Winchester 69A22 short. Remington Sportsman 58 12 gauge, Winchester 1400 20 gauge with pistol grip, Savage compass 6.5 creedmore vortex scope, Stevens 58A 410 bolt action. Marlin model 60 22 LR. Remington 870 with slug barrel and scope 12 ga. leather holsters, and more. Sporting goods equipment: Paddleboard, canoes, rowboat, paddleboat, golf equipment, boat accessories,water skis & jackets, bicycles, rowing machine, baseball equipment, weight machines & weights, racquets and pickleballs & paddles. Lawn & garden: John Deere Si30 mower low hours, Husqvarna snowblower, EGO electric snow blower, Stihl weed wackers. chipper, post hole diggers. leaf blowers, garden tools. Bad Boy Rambler MZ mower (new), patio tables and chairs. Cars, trucks ATVs & guns sell @ Noon: Argo 8 wheel 350 hours. 2009 Ford F250 4x4 67k miles, 200Chevy Cobalt 160k miles, John Deere Gator835R low hours, 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, 8,250 miles, 32 feet long, Ferguson model 30 tractor. Other: Tanning bed, piano, once used commercial slushy machine, commercial file cabinets & tables. K; 1 •7 ^1; < ■ ■< •s A r’ 5 'J rs^ J H I ohn Deere S13C ■vH mower ; 2008 .dtevycdbaltrlB I *-1L I I rj < I <1. « ■1* r- ♦I ♦ I ^4 I •»> t ly VIk j 4 • > ( 1 «*A.' J •i1 * I «J ai<;' 1 _2t» FiiS^ Delton Community Auction Events, LLC . BcltonCoinnuinityAuction.com Dewey McCoy (269) 271-6653 . deweymccoy5@gmaiLcom Auctioneer Terry Armour ■ �r .A t ® Thursday, September 19, 2024 wvvw.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAMNER HO’! > OBITUARIES r* /f "V co^” i€l VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Harry Michael Tt’ahan Harry "Mike” Michael Trahan passed away peacefully on Sept 12. 2024, In Hastings, Ml. Mike was born in Bay City, Ml on December 20,1944, to parents Harry and Grace (McManmon) Trahan. He grew up in Bay City with his siblings, Edward and Maria. Mike attended St. James High School and later graduated from Ferris State College. Mike met the love of his life, Lynne Ann Hughes in high school and they married in July 1965, recently celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary. They had four children Kevin, Kristin, Kyle, and Kara (deceased 1993). Much of their time was spent on the bleachers while happily cheering on their children during sporting events and choir performances. Mike treasured his time with his five grandchildren Katherine (Kevin and Penny), Braden and Caleb (Kristin and Jim), and Sullivan and Keegan (Kyle and Bonnie). He loved spending time with his great grandsons, affectionately known to him as Everett "Roscoe" and Rhys "Dutch." Family meant the world to Mike; he made sure his family knew they were loved and appreciated. Mike and Lynne a so enjoyed the companionship h of many family dogs over the years, most recently, Paddy. Most of Mike's professional career was spent working in the automotive industry, having recently retired from a successful sales career with Holland Bus and RV Sales. He earned numerous sales awards over the years and took immense pride in his work. He was an active board member of the Castleton Township for over 12 years and enjoyed working within his community. Mike also enjoyed his volunteer roles with the Hastings Athletic Boosters and as president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Summertime was spent traveling with Lynne and taking cruises in his beloved 1997 Corvette. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, Detroit Lions and Tigers. Mike loved his time in the outdoors. k working on cars and wood k carvings that he would later share with his family. Mike and Lynne built their retirement dream home near Nashville, Ml and lived there happily for the last 26 years, The abundance of wildlife and peaceful surroundings on their over 13 acres, along with the personal touches that Mike added to the design of their home, helped to create a serene setting for loved ones to enjoy countless family gatherings and holiday celebrations over the years. Mike and Lynne were active members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church during their time living in Hastings and Nashville, ML He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Trahan; his brother Edward (Carole) Trahan, and his daughter, Kara Trahan. He is survived by his wife, Lynne n jfl M -1 d (Hughes) Trahan; children. Kevin (Penny). Kristin (Jim Kunik). Kyle (Bonnie), and his sister. Maria Trahan. Mike's family would like to thank the staff at Woodlawn Meadows as well as Gentiva Hospice for their love and devotion while he was in their care. If you prefer to make donations in lieu of flowers, please consider: Amyloidosis Foundation: https:// amyloidosis.org/ Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation; https://sads.org/ There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Sept. 20, 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 with interment following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings, Ml. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. SCHEDULE i I n J JI Of^' ri . 1^5 to J 1» I I. >. (CW > r I L I [itf 9* * ' 4 !• i »- * •» CiaiS® J®®" ■,i^ ^9- »V '' I rX ■.w* ^4 S35 I 53* jr . .X^rf5^* <1* *1 4 0^ Eagle spruce becomes Michigan’s 38th Christmas tree HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY I I #« « X w > 9 Thursday, Sept. 19 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "Tattoos on the Heart" by Gregory Boyle, 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches “Home Before Dark," a 1958 film starring Jean Simmons and Dan . O’Herlihy. 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 - Friday Story ■ Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Paper Airplane Fold & Fly (grades 3-5), 4-5 p.m.; Travel for the Birds (and Bugs) to Mexico with Gayle and Del Bachert, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m.; Author Visit: T.A. Walk discusses his book "Obscure Thoughts from a Mentally III Mind,” 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. xVorsh ip Together r • a, ' ! t I * > % I;’, 1• * ■ at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience • • • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH (I COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An 502 E, Grand St., Hastings. Expression Of Who Jesus Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M43 Hwy •> P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.cnm. Website; www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings .org. I II . Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible Study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. rjr,. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948-0900. Website: 269-948-0900. www.Iifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor 309 E. Woodlawn, Kathy Smith. Sunday Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. for all ages; 10:30 a.m. CHRIST THE KING Worship Service; Senior PRESBYTERIAN High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; CHURCH (PCA) Young Adults 6-9 p.m. 328 N. Jefferson Street. , Wednesday, Family Night Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth provided. Pastor Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th Adams, contact 616-690Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. . PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. local businesses: I (iraphtcK 11351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 I HASTINGS FiberglsM Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 tradition of untying the tree. The HI-Ball Company ofLansing will provide a crane and crew to hoist the spruce into place near the intersection of Capitol and East Michigan avenues. Once in place, the City of Lansing’s forestry team will prepare the tree for the lighting scheme and decorations developed by the Michigan Capitol Commission and the Lansing Board of Water & Light. The entire journey will culminate with a tree lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 22, at the 40th Annual Silver BotW&EqfllpiM^ 1301W. Green Si. Hastings 945-9541 .5-s’ i* ft! ► It* *Tv »> I b'fiWll J ■- IT- .-r-UJP«^ > __ I* •r-H ’ I * > it 2k ' u > 15 •> <"■ *» is I* -r * .s ■««> PT* .b u •-^5^' 4 •n 9 f S3C»* - ’ •«« •.J i:(3 ■"I JR A * 1 si£3S!c:j».«: f - -x - I- T* t I x3i <* jnsis.vvl'ili It9« A 60-foot spruce, hailing from Eagle, was selected this week as this year's State of Michigan Christmas tree. Photo provided i 5r I * I J c isianaltreijj^j Bells in the City celebration. Rain or shine, dignitaries will flip the switch that turns on ±ousands of twinkling lights at approximately 7:30 p.m. As one of Michigan’s premiere holiday events, Silver Bells includes an electric ^’ght parade featuring more than 60 entries decked out with thousands of lights, high school marching bands, horse-drawn carriages, and the arrival of Santa Claus; ^’Shting of the state tree; community sing; and drone holiday light show. The event concludes with a fireworks display over Capitol. For more information on Silver Bells ^*ty, visit SilverBellsintheCity.org contact Mindy Biladeau, vice president service for the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, at 517-908-4037. j few I I 1 1 1 ►. A r 1 f► m t “’’-‘lite. va T i 4b ?tahlA ‘''is PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. /fes information on worship services is provided by Tbe Hastings Banner, the chnrchesand these ! LANSING The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has selected the official 2024 state Christmas tree, a 60foot spruce from Eagle in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Eagle residents Rich and Dorcas Albertson donated the tree. The spruce will arrive in downtown Lansing to grace the Capitol lawn for the 2024 holiday season Saturday, Nov. 2. “The decision to donate our tree is bittersweet - it’s a beautiful tree, and we love it. We have enjoyed it in our front yard for over 27 years, but it’s overgrowing its spot and encroaching on our driveway. We will sure miss it,” the Albertsons said. “When we first moved in, we hung lights on the tree each Christmas before it got too big. It will be nice to see it adorned with lights one more time this holiday season.” This is the second tree from Clinton County, and the 14th from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula since an official tree began being placed at the Capitol each holiday season in 1987. The tree will be harvested Friday, Nov. 1, and transported to the Capitol with help from the Michigan Association of Timbermen, the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, and DTMB’s Christmas tree crew. Once at the Capitol, local Boy Scout troops will continue the . ” R I. * - SEPTEMBER 20-26 ^il ;*''i>i)ssikt^5^k’^ Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ I 1 Sept. 1-30 — Sept. Storybook Walk: "Brown is Beautiful" by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Noor Sofi. Join a young Indian-American girl on a hike with her grandparents as she makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, from a nurturing mother bear to deep twisting roots. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. 1-30 — Fall Color Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the hr colors created by Michigan's many tree species. This walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Friday, Sept. 20 - Fall plain air art Show and artist reception for Sharon Sunday, 7:30-9 p.m. Enjoy a free plein I air painting art show in the Institute's Visitor Center auditorium and meet plein air artist Sharon Sunday. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Stewardship Experience, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship department in collecting and cleaning native seeds to be used for the plant sale or seeding on the Institute's property. Wednesday, Sept. 25 — Fall Fungi Watercolor Workshop. 6:306:308:30 p.m. Explore the world of strange yet interesting fall fungi with the Institute and Dayna Walton of Solstice Handmade. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute ■org. > I. % h •lib •'l!v’’« "i w I ♦ ♦ . ♦♦ I 1 �1 ' M t b N, ’K ff I N. WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 19, 2024 i 1V ^(S F. y’.- ». ' s?-'? >* K 2^ K < PAGES 7. Coats Grove, the village in four townships «v BANNER OCT. 16,1997 1 L f TURNING BACK THE 7 A A. % f B \ JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT V A * Coats Grove is located on the south town line of Woodland Township and Carlton and the north town line of Castleton and Hastings. The first post office was located in Woodland Township and was estab­ lished on Sept. 29, 1879, by George Washington Coats, who had arrived in Woodland Township, Section 36, in 1876. George Washington Coats was bom in Springwater, Livingston County, N.Y., on May 7, 1838. He came to Jamestown, Ottawa County, in Michigan, where he married Abby ' NN Richardson. He was a builder by trade. He served in the Civil War with the Michigan Engineers. Students at the Coats Grove School during Thanksgiving 1915. In 1876, he purchased 50 acres on Section 31 in Woodland Township and of the crossroads and was in Castleton moved there. He was appointed the was operated as a partnership by W. on the tram and leave on the next one. Township. It was a two-story wood ­ first postmaster of Coats Grove and the Fred Smith and Ernest Smith. Mrs. Coats would serve them a meal, en building. There was a wooden village was named after him. He sent The Smith Brothers owned a gro­ and listen for the train whistle so that windmill at the east end of the porch, bonds for the appointment and the new cery wagon and covered the area each they could catch the train again. which ran across the front of the store post office was named after him and the week. They had both a Hastings and Winnie Dove had a blacksmith shop with a bench on each side of the door. name Coats Grove was an appropriate a Woodland phone, so the housewife close to the general store for several The store supplied the area farmers name for the lovely spot he had chosen. could call in her order on the day that years, then he moved to the bigger store with dry goods, notions, candy, tobac ­ The mail arrived in town three times the route she was on would be covered by the railroad tracks where he did co and groceries. each week from Hastings in a rig drawn Often goods were exchanged for eees garage work, mostly on Model T Fords. by a team of horses. The next stop was The store carried hardware that farm­ and butter. Art Bennett remained as the blacksmith ers needed. The main part was wide at Woodland Centre. There was not much baker’s bread in in a shop south of the general store. George W. Coats built a workshop, with counters on both sides. The one those days. Everyone baked their own. The path from the railroad depot where he built sleighs, sleds, clothes on the east side was the dry goods and After the railroad arrived, some bread to the stores through the grove was a bars and a coffin. He could set wagon notions counter with a thread case, a was shipped in from Kalamazoo on the muddy one. The ladies of the D.G.T.O. tires and buggy tires. He built hay revolving cylinder of glass \vith rows 8:45 a.m. train in a strong wooden box Club raised the money for a cement racks, wagons, privies and wheelbar­ of slots for different colors of thread. with rope handles on the end. It was sidewalk. In July 1909, the club held rows. He built his own brick house and To the back of that counter, there was called Kremo and was still warm and an ice cream social to earn some his bam, and in the years that followed the shoe department. The west side had smelled delicious when it arrived. The money. By September of that year, Bem he built 15 houses in the area of Coats glass cases with candy and tobacco. At store sold no more than a dozen loaves Whiting from Woodland started to lay Grove. the back on this side was a small post each day. a cement sidewalk from the train tracks To the west of the Coats farm and office department with pigeon holes. Coffee came in the bean and was west along the front of the houses on shop, across the comer on the north side W. Fred Smith was the postmaster ground for the customers in a big old the south side of the road, extending of the road but in Carlton Township, at this time. The Smith Brothers Store coffee grinder. Gold Medal Flour was to the church. It served the community was the first school in Coats Grove in r well and is still there. 1843. This school building was sold for As one travels today, under the cano­ $12 when in 1878 the board voted to py of maple trees, green in spring and build a new school at the cost of $800. summer and golden yellow in the fall, This was a fractional school as it served one can almost hear the laughter of the all four townships, which touched children as they return from school, the together in Coats Grove. school bell as it calls the children to At one time, there were over 100 y ' school and in from recess. students attending the school. Charles The church has services on Sunday McIntyre was hired to teach there and and during the week and the familiar to keep discipline. If he could not do hymns ring out as they have over the the assignment, he was told that he _»• years and members of many of the same would not receive his pay. He taught the * -r? families assemble to worship there. 100 students and did receive his wages. Coats Grove is no longer the bustling This group of students contained a fair? * railroad village of the late 1800s and ly large number of larger boys as boys it'** ' -.1 Cn '► ’ early 1900s, but the houses are still bus­ often could only attend school in the P»?.I< 1 tling with activities. The railroad was winter months. Eugene Davenport, who it taken up in 1937, giving way to auto ­ became a well-known educator once * ■ I I! mobiles and motor trucks. Horses and taught school there. If buggies as a means of transportation B The school was built after the pattern —*sw rarely travel through the village. of the day, one room where all of the * a . -TThe general store has been remod ­ children gathered. It was heated with "S ' > •: <« 3 k eled into a residence. The school, now wood and each fall the school board had «♦ privately owned, still stands, the bell to ascertain where the wood was com­ t still in the belfry. The building where ing from. It was hauled to the school view of the Smith Brothers, Velte and Co. Elevator in Coats Grove. Winnie Dove had his garage is still and stacked in the woodshed, where it there and the house and bam built by would stay dry. sold in the store in 50-pound cloth ' Kalamazoo. The depot, made in the George Coats remain, still farmed by In 1891, a basement was dug under sacks. Their slogan was “ Eventually, simple fashion of the C.K.&S., served the Coats familv. the school and a furnace was installed * Why Not Now? ” Vinegar came in a both passengers and freight. Many logs and a coal bin was added for a better The church, remodeled and expanded barrel and customers brought their were brought in to be shipped out on is still on the southwest comer of the supply and more dependable source of own jug. Maple syrup was in gallon tin the railroad. heat. Water was supplied by neighbor­ crossroads and Charles Fuller’s grand­ cans and maple sugar came in different Willard Bolton managed the elevator. ing farms or homes, carried in a pail daughter, Agnes Fuller Krammin, her size cakes. Charlie Rowlader managed the shipping husband and family still farm the Fuller by the teacher or older boys. There was In 1889, the C.K.&S. Railroad of the livestock. Ernest Smith was the the usual dipper which everyone drank land and still harvest maple syrup in the (Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw) ticket agent for many years. Charlie from. A well was drilled for a more spring of the year. The railroad bed is arrived in Coats Grove, crossing across McCall, the train conductor for many direct supply of water. still visible through the land. The vil­ Hastings Township, into Castleton years, was remembered by people along lage located in four townships can still The outhouses were behind the Township and then on to Woodland. the railroad line. The C.K.&S. served school, one for each sex. There were be found and remembered. There was a passenger train in the the community for over 50 years, tak­ also two front doors, one for boys to Sources: Crossings, 1968-1993; morning and another toward evening. ing people to and from school, young enter and one for the girls. Electricity Barry County History 198: Excerpts This worked out well for students men to and from wars, and lawyers and from the diary of George Washington made it possible to have better lighting, attending Hastings High School the businessmen to and from their offices running water and inside plumbing and Coats, Lawrence Chase; History of freight trains on the line aided the farm­ in Hastings. Drummers or traveling a kitchen was added. This was in 1942. Coats Grove General Store, Beulah ers of the area both in receiving sup­ The school was the center of com­ salesmen would come into Coats Grove Smith Johnson. plies and in shipping out their crops. munity activities, with programs held The railroad ran from Kalamazoo to r " there at holiday time, particularly at Woodbury. It never reached Saginaw, Christmas. Spelling bees, box socials ' 7 ’ < « 1 but it was a boon for Barry County and other festivities were held at the * as it connected with Pere Marquette school. i in Woodbury, Michigan Central in The land the school was built on was Hastings and a couple of different lines taken from the Charles Fuller farm, as in Kalamazoo. There were turntables on was the land across the comer on the both ends of the line to turn the trains south side of the road on which the around and head them back over the church was built. route. This was in Hastings Township and Smith Brothers and Velte build sev­ was built and dedicated in 1877 by a eral elevators along the line. There was group formed in 1875 as the Church of one in Coats Grove. Livestock ship­ Christ. ping yards were built beside the tracks. There was a group of ladies in the Farmers raising sugar beets, which Coats Grove area who called them­ many did at that time, could load them selves the D.G.T.O. Club (Do Good on the flat cars for shipping out. Wheat, to Others). They met regularly in each other’s homes and did many good deeds oats and beans, as well as wool, could * be sent to market at reasonable rates. for their neighbors and for people out­ » M There was a scale for weighing both the side of the community. 'h. i • The Smith Brothers General Store outgoing freight and the incoming coal. in Coats Grove was built in the early A side track ran close beside the coal sheds, and coal was brought in from 1870s. 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Ihe Township Board of Hope owns ip is > e j; acting on the Boards own motion, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. JS?'*, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs >* 'J’*'.*!''’ thereof are to be specially assessed includes parcels with frontage on or located in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake and is more particularly described as follows. *<*> GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-017-003-10 07-017-306-00 07-018-003-01 07-018-005-00 07-018-006-00 07-018-007-20 07-018-007-24 07-018-007-23 07-018-013-00 07-018-014-00 07-019-003-00 07-019-004-00 07-019-005-00 07-019-010-00 07-019-015-10 07-160-027-00 07-160-028-00 07-160-029-00 07-160-030-00 07-160-031-00 07-160-031-40 07-160-032-00 07-160-033-00 07-160-034-00 07-160-035-00 07-160-037-00 07-160-038-00 07-160-039-00 07-160-040-00 07-160-041-00 07-160-042-00 07-018-003-02 07-160-085-00 07-160-087-00 07-160-088-00 07-160-089-00 07-160-090-00 07-160-093-00 07-160-094-00 07-160-095-00 07-160-129-20 07-160-130-00 07-160-132-00 07-160-139-00 07-160-140-00 07-160-141-00 07-160-142-00 07-160-143-00 07-160-098-00 07-160-099-00 07-160-100-00 07-160-101-00 07-160-102-00 07-245-008-00 07-160-150-00 07-160-151-00 07-245-009-00 07-245-009-50 07-160-151-50 07-160-152-00 07-245-010-00 07-160-113-00 07-160-053-00 07-160-114-00 07-160-327-11 07-330-003-00 07-160-054-00 07-160-115-00 07-160-830-00 07-330-004-00 07-160-056-00 07-160-116-00 07-240-001-00 07-330-005-00 07-160-057-00 07-160-058-00 07-160-105-00 07-160-153-00 07-160-155-00 07-160-156-00 07-160-157-00 07-320-005-00 07-160-111-00 07-160-160-00 07-330-001-00 07-160-112-00 07-160-161-00 07-160-327-04 07-330-001-50 07-160-117-00 07-240-003-00 07-330-007-00 07-160-120-00 07-240-004-00 07-330-008-00 07-160-121-00 07-240-005-00 07-330-008-20 07-160-122-00 07-160-123-00 07-240-005-10 07-330-009-00 07-330-010-00 07-160-062-00 07-160-064-00 07-160-124-00 07-160-002-00 07-160-004-00 07-160-065-00 07-160-066-00 07-160-008-00 07-160-067-00 07-240-006-00 07-240-007-00 07-330-012-00 07-160-125-00 07-240-008-00 07-160-127-18 07-240-009-00 07-330-013-00 07-330-014-00 07-240-010-00 07-330-015-00 07-240-011-00 07-330-016-00 07-160-127-26 07-160-011-00 07-160-068-00 07-160-069-00 07-160-127-32 07-240-012-00 07-330-016-10 07-160-012-00 07-160-070-00 07-160-127-38 07-240-013-00 07-330-017-00 07-240-014-00 07-160-022-00 07-160-023-00 07-160-024-00 07-160-025-00 07-160-026-00 ♦i 07-160-071-00 07-160-128-00 07-160-072-00 07-160-128-02 07-240-015-00 07-330-018-00 07-330-019-00 07-160-073-00 07-160-128-04 07-240-016-00 07-330-020-00 07-160-074-00 07-160-075-00 07-160-076-00 07-160-078-00 07-160-080-00 07-160-081-00 07-160-082-00 07-160-128-06 •g{“5tS^ ■.-3 # Al 07-240-016-10 I _.d* 435s.’- rt M tl. A 4 -i 07-330-022-00 07-160-128-10 07-240-019-00 07-017-015-00 07-160-128-12 07-240-019-36 07-017-016-00 07-160-129-10 ' » ' > J >► e ^a(fg?ss^ «• SKf'i Sc-tS Itta* •go^aa® i'Clfc-- 1 ^W49(58 g«J6-'« : jRaaiBte /sriM S« * * 1 . MnOivW * GARDENING S * udlni NEEDED! ttlOpSK SisytiiiftajiiTi. thewBBdslKKntlie fesxaiE::gBiL * ^3^ TSP, ytSF i ** •. T • 4 3C£x I ;^i *•)« ^1 M ' JWcaWjjrta, ft Metta '‘K'Erjss.j «< c •a 5^ 07-240-020-00 ^9^ Hower jart^! I ^:3£Xir‘ •J 07-240-021-00 3 1 I 07-240-023-00 J -M: “T' *1 activities, any proposed s 1 to be raised by special assessment in the special assessment district. The Hope Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ‘he t“p costs ) •a* «!'SX ack year, till 'be'exXd iea; a to *w V. ti .5 i** at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board fo,I. ,750o,„ 5.b.'bS." ? '* %. w *> X ‘K . . period of 5 W *1 sx,: « approximate years. The annual approximate assessment for front lots is proposed to be $150 ner vear for ■; v., . tu i per,» fer U, To».,b.p .p^a prbp.» „ pj.., Uer.iSXp^pX^,^^ « 'H only published notice each year, unless the amount to be activities), with on the increases by more than 10%. If the amount to be specially assessed i then mailed notices of the public hearing on the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specially asseLTd increases by more than 10%, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing DW™, «11 b. held „ ,1, Hop. Mip H A m s V ™’,?MiSr'” I"”* k s Sir ) r the existing Special Assessment 4« on October 1,2024 at 6:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written object! township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, r an** improvements and locations thereof, together with an^'eTtima^oXToTof theVro^^^ “ir •» X 07-330-021-00 07-240-018-00 07-160-129-05 ’ * : * 4 07-160-128-08 07-160-128-14 «■ < J 1 I » . ’4S?- ' 07-330-002-00 07-330-006-00 07-100-010-00 07-160-001-00 07-160-021-00 « 07-320-006-00 07-240-002-00 07-160-061-00 1 * <9** 07-320-004-00 07-160-116-50 07-100-009-00 07-160-017-00 07-160-020-00 I I 07-320-002-00 07-320-003-00 07-160-158-00 07-160-159-00 07-160-059-00 07-160-060-00 KB.' .fc f' 07-320-001-00 07-160-107-00 07-160-108-00 07-160-109-00 07-100-007-10 07-100-008-00 07-160-015-00 I *y 07-245-011-00 07-160-052-00 07-160-104-00 *1 A 9 07-100-002-00 07-100-003-00 07-160-014-00 4 » -I 07-160-103-00 > 4^^ 07-245-006-00 07-245-007-00 07-160-049-00 07-160-051-00 07-160-009-00 «r 07-245-005-00 07-020-030-40 07-100-001-00 07-100-007-00 * 07-245-004-00 07-245-004-50 07-019-016-10 07-020-030-10 07-020-030-11 07-020-030-12 07-020-030-15 07-100-006-00 .. V > 07-245-003-00 07-160-043-00 07-160-044-00 07-160-045-00 07-160-046-00 07-160-047-00 07-160-048-00 07-100-004-00 07-100-005-00 ff' 07-240-026-00 07-240-029-00 07-240-029-60 07-245-001-00 07-245-002-00 07-160-144-00 07-160-146-00 07-160-147-00 07-160-148-00 07-160-096-00 07-160-097-00 r cost cost estimates estimates or or special special assp«mpnf assessment district. ’ An at or before turther notice) , the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed ^^^dafZssm^nrj^trUrtl^^^^^^ signed by the at record owners of Signed by record owners bf b,.,. ,h.„ 5«% .f U,. b. S'-I". pellUbb. ta support of the project, filed with the clerk at the address set out below. ““P- W««n objKtions m., b. W % h % 1 BW? - PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and s •x V assessment to the State Tax HLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines tn nrnrppbt -.t, .u , to be specially assessed, to hear public % S<,' * comments concerning the proposed aids and services to individuals with disabUities Clerk. Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon equinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk seven (7) days notice to the Township at the address below. Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 II fi s,. �www.HastingsBanner. com THE HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29808-NC Hon. William Doherty Re-tooled Thornapple Players embark on 26th season, hold auditions today TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent's name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; Kicking off its 26th season with a new structure, new board and a new fall production, the ThomappI e Players invite people to audition for its Sondheim Tribute Revue, a dinner theater-style production held Nov. 22 and 23, on Broadway Street in down­ town Hastings. We wanted to do something differ­ ent and change up some of our pro­ gramming style this year,” said Angie Seeber, president of the Thomapple Players Board of Directors. “Stephen Sondheim made many contributions to American music and theater, so we are really excited to present some of his work to the Barry County community while showcasing local talent. While the Sondheim’s name might not be one that everyone recognizes, most people will surely recognize his vast catalog of work. He wrote the music and/or lyrics for many well-known musicals, including “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ” “Into the Woods,” “Company,” and “West Side Story.” Terry Dennison, long-time Thomappie Player and member of the board of directors, said he is looking forward to a great season with the Players and wants to encourage the community to get engaged with the organization. “This is the only place in the county where people past high school age can showcase their talents on stage,” he said. “We especially would love to see more men get involved so we can PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate JUDGE 24-29906-DE ^urt Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 % ’’fliSO Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 JU >ic., birth: **0/10/1 y o G TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Deanna Marie Stults. died 07/19/2024. ft Creditors of the decedent are notified that I all claims against the estate will be forever oarred unless presented to Dennis Ray Stults ft personal representative and trustees, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St ft 'Hi I A' I Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ‘H' "A Jessica L. Brandow P82951 »? 4 -■I O'. P.O. Box 2233 •Hi Battle Creek, Ml 49014 L*1(I % • (269) 888-9455 ** - TAKE NOTICE; Katie E. Miller has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 10/02/2024 at 2;00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Katie E. Miller to Katie E. Kauffman. Dennis Ray Stults ' 3969 Grandview Drive ’ll Shelbyville, Ml 49344 (269) 274-6603 » - i . t •»A Visit us online at HastingsBanner.com V -I* 0 T,; ■'■Mio. 1 X STATE OF MICHIGAN r.’ PROBATE COURT i I* BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate and Trust ’I Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29913-DE I 5 PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY T 9 STATE OF MICHIGAN *» '.‘■f 4 Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 ■’^4- Sr CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29867-DE Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Court Telephone No.: 269-945'1390 Estate of Dorothy Jill White Wiswell. Date of Estate of Charles Leslie Zombor. Date of birth; 04/02/1937. I* birth: 06/22/1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, fa NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dorothy Jill White Wiswell, died 05/21/2024, Charles Leslie Zombor, died 06/15/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all IV Ms claims against the estate will be forever barred 11 c * I I all claims against the estate will be forever unless presented to James R, Wiswell and barred unless presented to Rebeccah Dubicki, Thomas H. Wiswell, personal representative 4- personal representative, or to both the probate and trustees, or to both the probate court at 206 •:<r Z*- I I* r Creditors of the decedent are notified that court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and 49058 and the personal representative within the personal representative within 4 months 4 months after the date of publication of this after the date of publication of this notice. fa ■f Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A *•••-' Hastings, Ml 49058 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM (269) 945-9585 James R. Wiswell and Thomas H. Wiswell *♦ 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Rebeccah Dubicki »• Jenison, Ml 49428 or if you have been ordered to active duty, please (616) 822-4702 contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the 1 Are you able to differentiate the weeds from the perennials? Do you feel peace and satisfaction working in the garden to keep it beautiful? Seeking a dedicated gardener, able to get down in the dirt to weed, deadhead, redesign, and keep my extensive flower gardens beautiful. Algonquin Lake neighborhood in Rutland Township. We can determine a schedule based on the garden’s needs and your availability from May-October or November each year. Call 269-487-8777, evenings, for more information and to see the gardens that need your care. SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township ,d,- Barry County Planning and Zoning NEEDED! Mi Regular Meeting September 10,2024 The Barry County is accepting applications for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to develop and maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data using ESRI GIS software. Creates GIS related products for a variety internal and external customers. Responsible for the acquisition, creation, analysis, and maintenance of GIS data and appropriate metadata. The base pay rate is $26.49 per hour. Please send a cover letter and resume to: Jim McManus, Planning 8r Zoning, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. A job description is available at www. barrycounty.org, or by contacting Planning & Zoning, 269-945-1290, jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. Deadline for applying: Open until filled. GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on October 10,2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prai­ rieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd,, Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the ! Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. Clerk’”' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning i y pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered al said public hearing include, in brief, the following; 1. A request from property owner, Dan Rogers, 12705 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080, for a partial re-zoning pursuant to section 9.4 “Amendments" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 12705 J# Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel # 08-12-007-006-50 and is currently zoned Ag-Agricultural, the applicant is requesting a partial re-zoning to R2- Single and Two Family, Medium Density Residential. a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow the construction of an addition to existing nonconforming single-fam­ st a Ordinance. The subject site is located at 12164 Southgate Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-450-012-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I r 9’ X (fl'W’ foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, All board members present Approved 2024 budget amendments greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the Nov. election committee chosen purchaser to free and clear ownership of the Dept, reports received and put on property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or file a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Approved payment of warrants Default has been made in the conditions of a Motion to adjourn 7:03 pm mortgage made by Teresa Harrington, a single to person, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for M&l Bank, FSB, Respectfully submitted, Mortgagee, dated February 3,2010 and recorded February Anita S. Mennell - Clerk 26, in Instrument Barry County 2010 201002260001700 Number Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Attested to by Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Jim Brown - Supervisor and 56/100 Dollars ($54,432.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said STATE OF MICHIGAN mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the CIRCUIT COURT mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at COUNTY OF BARRY public vendue at the place of holding the circuit PUBLICATION OF NOTICE court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on FILE NO. 24-539-CH OCTOBER 17, 2024, In the matter of Nancy Near v The Unknown Said premises are located in the Township of Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Rutland Charter, Barry County Michigan, and are Ray Parker. described as; INTERESTED The Commencing at the interest of the Westerly and line of Hillcrest Road and the Northerly line of Devisees of Ray Parker whose address(es) are State Road in the recorded Plat of Buena Vista unknown and whose interest in the matter may Heights (Point V). in Section 11, T3N, R9W, be barred or affected by the following: Township of Heirs, PERSONS: Successors, Assigns Rutland Charter, Barry County, TAKE NOTICE: Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof An action seeking quiet title to a piece of as recorded in Liber 3, Page(s) 108. Barry County property, which is located in Barry County, Records; thence South 39 degrees 33 minutes Michigan and legally described as a parcel of West on an extension of said Westerly line of Hill land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 Crest Road, a distance of 33.00 feet to a point North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning on the centerline of State Road and the True at a point on the South line of Section 19, Place of Beginning; thence North 50 degrees 27 88‘’43'02'’ feet minutes West along said Centerline of State Road from the Southeast corner of said Section 19, 95.03 feet; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes thence North 88*’43'02" West 412.20 feet along West 226.17 feet; thence South 50 degrees 42 said South section line to the East line of Lot minutes East 448 feet, more or less to a point 28 of Parker's Lakewood Plat; thence North which lies 429 feet West of the East line of said 06*’04’00" East 50.00 feet along the East line Section 11; thence North 292 feet, more or less, of said plat; thence South 88®43' East 412.27 to the centerline of State Road; thence North 50 feet, thence South oe^OO’oe" West 50.00 feet degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline to the Point of Beginning. Nancy Near against 180 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. North Unknown West 675.21 Successors, 2179 W State Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Assigns and Devisees of Ray Parker in Barry The redemption period shall be 6 months must from the date of such sale, unless determined Michigan Heirs, and Defendants answer or take other action permitted by law abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600.3241a within twenty-eight (28) days after the last dale in which case the redemption period shall be 30 of publication. If Defendants do not answer days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale judgment may be entered against him/her for pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will the relief demanded in the Complaint. be held responsible to the person who buys the All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an elecironic meeting is held, to IT MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be or take other action within the time allowed, The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the PA 236, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17, County, ily dwelling, pursuant to section 6.16 “Nonconforming Buitdings/Structures’ of thp Prairieville Township Zoning 1961 place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Defendants 2. A request from Dave Timmer on behalf of property owner Ron Goolsby, 12164 Southgate Dr, Plainwell. Ml 49080 for Notice IS given under section 32l'2 of the revised Meeting called to order al 6:30 p.m. distant Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthomosonQ advertisement. Nptice^ ,pf. foreclosiye,, highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the Unknown TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ \V I": or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the TO ALL PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE mortgage at the telephone number stated in thjs notice.: ’ "v ? ? judicature act of 1961, Position Opening ! je total service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, GARDENING HELP TmSI) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military 8659 Twin Lakes Drive ♦ r-3R24) <1 notice. David H. Tripp P29290 ‘ W-* 1. diversify our show selections.” In addition to producing the Sond­ heim Tribute Revue, the Thomapple Players will also present “Ruthless” as its spring musical. Seeber said the group decided to not do a Christmas performance this year because there are so many other competing activities that time of year and she hopes the commu­ nity will show its continued support by attending the Sondheim Tribute Revue. Auditions for the Sondheim Tribute Revue will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 South Broadway Street in Hastings. Those interested should prepare a musical selection 16 to 24 measures of any song, and make sure to bring sheet music to the audition. Participants are encouraged to choose a song selection from the following list, as this is their chance to pitch what songs will be include in the Revue: Saturday Night; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Anyone Can Whistle; Company; Follies; A Little Night Music; The Frogs; Pacific Overtures; Sweeney Todd; Merrily We Roll Along; Sunday in the Park with George; Into the Woods; Assassins; Passion; and Road Show. There are no gender or age restric­ tions as implied by the characters of the source musical. Should participants be cast, they may not be singing the same song from auditions. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 25 and be held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sondheim Tribute Revue is presented through special arrangement with Music The­ atre International (MTI) on behalf of The Estate of Stephen Sondheim. For those interested who cannot make the audition date, email or send a Facebook message to the Thomapple Players or call the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002 to make arrangements. Date: 09/12/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 9 9 Thursday, September 19, 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at Date; September 10,2024 the mortgage holder for damage to the prooertv Nikki L. Cushman P86811 during the redemption period. the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or Rhoades McKee PC services should contact the Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below, 55 Campau Avenue NW, #300 File No. 24-011126 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Firm Name: Orlans PC (616) 235-3500 Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Roart t Nancy Near Ml 48084 298 Kay Lane, Room 109 Firm Phone Number; (248) 5021400 Wayland, Ml 49348 (09-19)(10-10) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd, Delton. Michigan 49046 ♦ i Dated: September 19,2024 4^ < �f I r > ’ITS < 1 Ft IS I IW J 1 a «I<I 4 I 5' K o .41/' HI I SPORTS 1/ k4 10 Thursday, September 19, 2024 ...l^ : i Hastings, Harper Creek and Jackson Parma Western are the last three teams in ±e Interstate-8 Athletic Conference without any losses this season. All three teams moved to 1 -0 in the conference with wins last week and are 3-0 overall. At least one of them is walk­ ing away wi± a blemish on their perfect record as the Saxons host the Parma Western Panthers Friday night inside Baum stadium at Johnson Field, A one-point loss to the Saxons was the only loss of the 2023 regular season for the Parma Western team which has opened this season with wins over Dear­ born Divine Child, Traverse City Central and Marshall. “This Friday will decide who takes the lead in the battle for the conference title,” Hastings head coach Jamie Muiphy said. “We had a war with Jackson Parma West­ ern last year and it came down to the last play of ^e game. I don’t expect anything different fi-om them this year.” Parma Western is ranked fourth in the state in the first A.P. Division 4 poll of the season, tied with Portland, a couple of spots ahead of the No. 7 Saxons. Harper Creek is taking on crosstown foe Pennfield in Battle Creek. It’s the conference opener for the Panthers who are 1-2 overall. Delton Kellogg gets a pretty big test this week too going on the road to face Lawton in the first Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division bailgame of the fall. Both teams enter the contest 2-1. The Blue Devils have won the SAC Valley in four of the past five seasons. Thomapple Kellogg starts its first season in the new OK Black football conference going on the road to face Grand Rapids Catholic Central, a team ranked third in the state in Division 5. The last time the Cougars didn’t make the state semifinals in the MHSAA year end tournament was 2013. They have son six I « « '5' ) liCIh-I 9 *'1 I » s Ai ▼ I 9 ' Lh »> Pl • •4 a I ¥ Ji ->z >• > *. i * ♦ 3L. I• s I k»<« I r« • s** ■ > i 1 a-'W F I "■ 5^- ■ I r K •i The Lakewood varsity football team, with senior Seth Willette out front, gets ready to celebrate with its classmates on Unity Field following the Vikings' 33-0 CAAC-White win over visiting Eaton Rapids Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer state titles since then including last year’s Division 5 state title. TK has a big ofmomentum, coming off its first win ofthe season. Catholic Central is coming off its first loss since the 2022 state semifinals after being handled 42-0 by Pontiac Notre Dame Prep last week in what was the Cougars’ first game of the season against a team from the state of Michigan. Portland has run into those Grand Rap­ ids Catholic Central Cougars in the state tournament here and there, and the Raiders are looking to make another deep run S3? PLAYOFF W 3 2 2 1 2 L 0 1 1 2 1 w 3 3 3 1 2 1 0 I 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 w Holland Christian Northview East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thornapple Kellogg I Ottawa Hills Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Lawton Saugatuck Schoolcraft Coloma .■< u lat' 1^ > T- OK BUCK soinHWEnHw munc etnnia win 9t IM I Harper Creek Hastings Parma Western Pennfield Coldwater Marshall Jackson Northwest Portland Ionia Lakewood Lansing Catholic Olivet Charlotte Lansing Sexton Eaton Rapids < 1 iNiflsnn-i flittfnc cowBfflVff Ctfrai AREA ACTlVmES COIVBHCE WHfH '!• t x» FOOTBALL Springport Union City Bronson Maple Valley Reading Sand Creek Stockbridge Quincy B ■ 7 I BIG 8 CONFflimE I.'" 1 Jz Sports Editor Hastings Lakewood Delton Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg Maple Valley < a Brett Bremer 4 1 J KI * « www.Ha5ting5Banner.com & Top ten showdown in Hastings this Friday LOCAL STANDINGS ti r d >ll H L 0 0 1 1 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 0 W 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 w 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 w 2 2 2 2 2 1 L 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 L 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 POINTS 48.333 31.667 28.667 25 23 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE w LOSSES 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 CONFERENCE L 1 1 1 1 1 2 WINS 0 0 0 0 0 0 I CONFERENCE w 0 0 0 0 0 0 this fall. Lakewood, off its first win of the all this season, scoring the game-win­ season last week against Eaton Rapids in ning touchdown in the final minute on a Capital Area Activities Conference White one-yard TD run by quarterback Tucker Division play, will host the 3-0 Raiders at Tack, while dropping the Watervliet Unity Field Friday. Panthers to 1-2. Maple Valley goes on the road in the The Delton Kellogg defense managed Big 8 Conference this week to face an a handful of turnovers and its offense was undefeated Union City team Friday night. able to take advantage. Down 16-8 at the Here is a round-up of last week’s varsity start of the fourth quarter, Delton Kellogg football action. was forced to punt from deep in its own Hastings 48, Jackson Northwest 6 end and was barely able to push Watervliet Not only did the Saxons score seven back to midfield. touchdowns Friday at Jackson North­ A Watervliet shotgun snap got away and west in their Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ the ball continued bounding backwanls as ference opener. Seven different Saxons every chased it. The Watervliet offense scored touchdowns. went fi-om a snap at the Delton Kellogg “I don’t remember the last time that 38-yard-line to its own 13-yard-line. happened,” said an excited Saxon head Moments later, Watervliet had a snap on coach Jamie Murphy. an attempted punt go awry and DK took Shooting for a fifth straight Interstate-8 over at the four-yard-line. Delton Kellogg Athletic Conference championship, the Tucker Tack plowed into the end zone Saxons outscored the Mounties 48-6 to from a yard out, but his two-point pass get the conference campaign underway. attempt was incomplete and the DK team Mason Tossava threw touchdowns still trailed 16-14. passes of 74 yards to Jett Barnum and five Watervliet quarterback Jaysen Bausyards to Isaiah Wilson in the first quarter chke answered for his team at the other and Deondre Mathis also had a six-yard end with a 24-yard touchdown scramble touchdown run as Hastings built a 22-0 which carried him from the right has to advantage. The Saxons extended their lead the left sideline and then back across the to 34-0 by the halfand eventually 41 -0 late goal-line near the right hash. The Water­ in ±e third quarter. vliet two-point try was no good, so the DK Adding to the first quarter point total, team was still within 22-14. Tyler Frazer had a 19-yard touchdown A quick Delton Kellogg drive ended in run, Cardale Winebrenner a one-yard TD a three-yard TD run by Sebastian Rojas, run. Draven Pennock a five-yard TD run who also carried in the two-point tiy to and Ben Furrow a 10-yard touchdown run. tie things up at 22-22. Moments later, Winebrenner and Mathis followed Bauschke, who was a beast for the home up the two opening touchdowns for the team all evening long, fired a pass to the Saxons with two-point conversion runs right flat that fell incomplete, but the pass and Mickey Jiles booted two extra-point was actually a backwards lateral and the kicks in the second half. Delton Kellogg defense pounced on it. “Our five sophomores are gaining Tack scored his third quarterback sneak some good experience,” coach Murphy touchdown of the night with less than a said. “Three of them starting on offense minute to play and then ran in the twoand two starting on defense. We continue pOint tiy to for a 30-22 lead. to see good senior leadership from our Tack also scored on a one-yard run in captains Jett Barnum, Andrew Haines and the first quarter to finish off the first drive Deondre Mathis. It has also been nice to of the ballgame. He fired a two-point pass see we have other seniors starting to step for an 8-0 DK lead. into those leadership roles. Watervliet answered right back with a Northwest’s lone score came in the 10-yard touchdown pass from Bauschke fourth quarter with Jackson Miller fin­ that he got oft just as DK lineman Mitchell ishing a drive with a three-yard touch­ Swift was knocking him out of bounds. down run. The Watervliet two-point pass tied the In all, Hastings had nine dift'erent guys game at 8-8. record rushing attempts. The team totaled Delton Kellogg lost two fumbles in the 287 yards on the ground. Wilson led the second quarter and Rojas picked off a way with six carries for 94 yards. Pennock Bauschke pass to send the two teams into had two carries for 40 yards, and Furrow, the half still tied at 8-8. Tossava, Mathis, Winebrenner and Frazer Watervliet added a three-yard TD run Were ail over 20 yards rushing on the night. ^d a two-point run early in the second Tossava was 3-for-3 throwing the foot­ half to move in front 16-8 and that lead ' ball for 111 yards and ±e two first-quarter earned into the fourth. touchdowns. Barnum, Pennock and Wil­ While the Delton Kellogg eight-point i son each had one catch. lead seemed fairly safe in the closing i The Mounties did move the ball a bit, seconds, Bauschke did fire a 50-yard i but turned it deep down the right side on a wheel Gates recovered a Northwest fumble and route to get his team to the DK five-yardJack Webb andSpencer Wilkins both had -^^'^rvliet got one snap off from the an interception. Isaac Friddle had a teamDK five-yard-line, but rolling to his left high nine total tackles. Pennock had eight under pressure Bauschke had his pass and Jayse Peterson and Mathis had five broken up at the goal-line and the Delton tackles each. celebration began. Delton Kellogg 30, Watervliet 22 Thornapple Kellogg 28, Wayland 22 Scoring 22 points in tlie fourth quarter here were four oftensive touchdowns was just barely enough for the Delton , two for each team. Kellogg varsity football team to pull out a There were three attempted punts turned 30-22 win over host Watervliet in a Southinto tremendous swings for the defense western Athletic Association crossover There were two tumbles that turned into Friday night. touchdowns, and one that turned into a Delton Kellogg improved to 2-1 overSee SHOWDOWN on 11 sSS’S rw^ * - * L-* .•<Mi Wb* < ■» 335* t ^®hadiie® 3?^ assoKST’' ' aeSKsO*" ? 1 •1 .raas i’riaf W 4* », I 4^ ;rto^;v;jsr. ' ii:’iyj3iii,ni!f3S ssssiiai ’T« : * 'Z » I I * **a\7F? « aw* % itaisfcEab’S;:72s ninin ’Wb k SAXONS . witf J. 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Lk The Trojans were in a 12-0 hole at the L end ofthe first quarter, but dug themselves outtotakea28-151eadwith2;32toplayin <7 7 the fourth quarter on a 29-yard fumble re­ f turn for a touchdown by Jayce Brummel. W-' Wayland, down 22-15 at the time, had S• quarterback Carson Reurink running an option play to the left. A pitch bounded off the turf right into the arms of Brummel a ♦& who took it in for the score that pushed TK’s lead to 13 points. That was the largest lead ofthe night V for either team. It still turned into the A third straight one-score game between the I 7 Trojans and Wildcats. Wayland answered ..a t4A' that defensive score for TK with a quick r drive that ended in a one-yard TD plunge /r by Reurink. The extra point had Wayland within 28-22 with 25 seconds to play. t* [ The Wildcats recovered an onside J kick following the touchdown at the TK 37-yard-line and with six seconds left IK Thornapple Kellogg back Malachi VanEngen plows forward with the football for one final play, Reurink heaved a Hail I I during the Trojans' win over Wayland in Middleville Friday. Photo provided Mary towards the south end zone that I 4 1 turned out to be too long for anyone to goal-line resulting in a touchback and it chase down. go in the bailgame. was the Wildcats* ball ta the 20-yard-Iine. The Viking head coach said things are Malachi VanEngen and Debo Rob­ The two teams were back and forth 5^ inson were huge spark plugs for us on easier on the defense too when the offense A - . from there until BrummeTs fumble I■ offense,” TK head coach Jeff Dock said. is moving the football. n W' return for a TD. 1 !*• CJ Lennert and Caleb Summerhays were “It’s just so great,” Swore said. “I love J Lakewood 33, Eaton Rapids 0 standing back and watching the kids great on defense. It was great to get a back The Vikings were better than the pre ­ celebrate — the student section with our and forth win. We need to continue to vious week. improve in all three phases of the game. 5* players. We have to have the youngest That’s tlie main thing head coach Tim team in the state of Michigan. We started Wayland built a 12-0 lead in the first Swore has his guys working for. five ninth graders and two tenth graders quarter. Reurink tallied the game’s first It was fairly obvious they were better tonight in a varsity football game. We points on a 45 -yard touchdown run on an ^^■<2SS ; justlookingatthescoreboardFridaynight. fought and we learned and we had success. option play in which he was hits for the The Lakewood varsity' football team J r We didn’t have much success last week. first time at the TK 40-yard-line, rambled licker shut out Eaton Rapids 33-0 in Capital into a pile of defenders and blockers at We really challenged our kids to bounce Area Activities Conference White Divi­ ' K 5ai backthis week and be better, and they did. the 35 and somehow pushed through it to sion play to bounce back from a tough “That’s the growth. We’re in this for break free for a run to the end zone. The aa conference opener against Charlotte the extra point had the Wildcats up 7-0 1:13 year to year to year to year, and we know previous Friday. where we can get. This year is going to be into the bailgame. k Maiifie Swore said he wanted his offense to play some challenges and we’ve got to be able The score stayed there until the 3:28 physical football and be able to move the ‘■'A' to answer adversity, and that is what I am mark ofthe first quarter when the Trojans ball on the ground against the Greyhounds Dll proudest of with this group right now.” lost an attempted punt in the end zone and x;.* and that is how they found the end zone for recovered it for a safety. Wayland tacked _ , teiioofeld the first time. Senior running back Ethan on a 345-yard field goal a few minutes Goodemoot got four consecutive carries after getting the ball back. luir, starting al the Eaton Rapids 12-yard-line 2<'It was a miscue on a Wayland punt that rr' >• late in the second quarter. The first moved /t*4 helped the Trojans get their first points. fc the ball lo the Greyhound eight and the The kick was blocked by the Trojans next one got the ball to the three. From : om MUk I 9» and Debo Robinson scooped up the loose aadfaU .taifeJisnlsiiiiij^a I there, a one-yard carry on fourth-and-one <» ball and raced 28 yards for a touchdown. * . «*. *^k~ put the ball at the two. The next carry A two-point run by Brummel had TK crossed the goal-line. to:jii3s:i25is524 wai[iiefw01ii£fttelig within 12-8. “We made an intentional effort to run .tc CriracstoTaifJwafiiioWfflQ: Wayland managed another field goal the football between the tackles and chal­ as time expired in the first half to move SfiX’ 2e e b3yar[)ail(Jiii)i»i>{tafi!E lenged our kids to be tougher, and they its lead to 15-8. answered the bell. That’s how we grow,” I VanEngen scored twice to put TK in the K Swore said. lead. He finished off a quick TK drive at B He knows where are more challenges the start ofthe second half with a counter ,r2;’<i£I^IlsE2i:S£2’' ahead. Lakewood will be home against; that opened up the 15 yards he needed to conference foe Portland this week and Jl get into the end zone. TK was within 15then face Sexton, Lansing Catholic 14 after the two-point try was no good. jjHsiilitJiifaiWw*' and Olivet in consecutive weeks in the I K About eight and a half minutes later CAAC White. | VanEngen scored on a 14-yard run and ij((UIh[(BH®» “It’s a big ‘W’. Tm just so happy with a Robinson carried in the two-point try for the way we played,” Lakewood junior a 22-15 Trojan lead. defensive end Carter Stewart said Friday. The Trojans might not have had to wor­ J: £ That was really all the points that the ry about on-side kicks and Hail Mary’s if Vikings needed as the defense dominat­ they’d been able to add one more score to ed. Goodemoot and Stewart were the their total. Early in the fourth quarter TK Iwsup^ Illi »1 rx Greyhounds’ offensive backfield making blocked another Wayland punt to start in plays early and often. Greyhound start- : good field position. Brummel had a run at ing quarterback Keegan Gochenour was HaeirS)! the end zone from 15 yards out, but was knocked from the game with an injury and hitat the four-yard-line. Hekept rambling sophomore Brodey Cataline took over. He forward but the ball came out just before moved the ball at times, but the Viking he got to the goal-line and rolled out ofthe defensive backs were in position more side of the end zone. After a quick con­ often ±en not when he chanced some ference about where he had lost the ball, deep ±rows down the sides. the officials deemed he was short of the ”Isawtheguardpull,andlimmediately i knew I’ve got to fly down there and make that tackle,” Carter said. “Our defense | atf To show community -•.’Rk q P >4 A b ' <> b* <. ♦ L A I I ri r -J»l t - t *.• a*' *s V .‘I > I a I > I -I’- z x«. *< -V M •p 1 * t 1 I t <1 4 A ’V I, * »4 On win- VSV;'.- ■ Y T 11 Thursday, September 19, 2024 91 Continued from Page 10 >1^ .1 % Maple Valley 33, Quincy 16 T^e Maple Valley varsity football team rallied from a 16-0 halftime deficit, scoring 27 points in the fourth quarter alone, to earn a 33-16 win at Quincy (0-3) for its first ever Big 8 Conference football victory. Jimmy Wiggs returned two intercep­ tions for touchdowns in the second half, capping both ends ofthe Lions’ comeback as they improved to 2-1 overall this sea­ son. He intercepted a Quincy pass in the end zone and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown to finally spark the Lions int the second half, getting his team within 16-6 at the lime in the third quarter, and then picked off another one and took it back 37 yards for a score w ith just under two minutes left in the game. In the fourth quarter the Lions dominat­ ed. They pulled within 16-13 thanks to a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarter­ back Jakeb McDonald to Skyler Cook and kicker Kelvin Nevins-Davis’ extra-point kick. Maple Valley took its first lead of the bailgame with 2:15 to play on a oneyard TD run by McDonald and another Nevins-Davis e.p. Wiggs was stellar on defense adding a team-high 12 tackles too. McDonald and Chris Mock had eight tackles each. McDonald and Alex Shepard also picked off Onole passes, and McDonald and Cook recovered fbmbles. Cook chipped in six tackles. Back Carson Milboum powered the Maple Valley offense with 19 rushes for 76 yards. Other than that, the Lions had to find a way when the offense was having a tough time moving the footbal 1. Jeremiah Penny was the team’s number two runner. He had seven carries for nine yards. McDonald was just 5-of-16 passing for 60 yards and was intercepted once. Jakeb got his younger brother involved in the offense this week on a few short passes. Teegen McDonald had three receptions for 19 yards. The Orioles closed the night having outgained the Lions offensively 403 yards to 162 and had 17 first downs to the Lions’ nine. Alex Barry led the charge for the Orioles he was 17-of-34 passing for 177 yards, with the three interceptions, and rushed 12 times for 110 yards. Ryan Kempster was his to receiving target He had six catches for 94 yards and Hudson Gray added two catches for 31 yards. 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Their 63-yard I connection put Lakewood in front 13-0. H The Vikings went on to add a one-yard TD run by Goodemool after a bad snap on a punt left the Vikings with outstanding field position. Willette intercepted a Greyhound pass I to start the Vikings on an 80-yard scoring drive that ended in a two-yard TD run by i Crum Jr. at the start ofthe fourth quarter. Lakewood sealed ±e win with a 45-yard touchdown run by Stewart with 7:36 to J ) ) ! u (» •• ^4 b Mf H' (ihi I For the Homecoming Game against Pennfield • 5:30-7:15 PM support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, IB UnionBank 2t Your life. Your bank. IM 1 I Highpoint COMMUNITY BANK highpointcommunttybank.com 1-888-422-2280 t isti^ rx dc*f 'K rr.’ * A • u 5. A 'y 4^. i’ *'' >** < I Union Bank is sponsoring a tailgate party Sept 20th & Highpoint Community Bank is sponsoring a tailgate party Sept. 27th with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. I r***''' 4V' I* i , 1 ■M •>*< > i? Lakewood freshman quarterback Max Thrcn winds through the Eaton Rapids defense on a first half run Friday at Unity Field. Photo by Brett Bremer ( I I 4 1 J 3 Start Time for Varsity Football is 7 PM I h p ♦ I I I I f THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 SAXON SPIRIT ... let it show! 4 K ♦• A -. * T S ' x 1 > * 4 il* i 1 V • It ' - -— ' •i �« *■ 1 •l i J .4 •. 'V= • • 1 * 5* . BANNER : Thursday, September 19, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com Ui .rw ’V ? 19 Panthers finally pull one out against Sports Editor rx. J The Panthers won a long rally for point number one in the fifth set. Delton Kellogg senior Keirstyn Kokx stuffed Galesburg-Augusta senior Jaidyn Klimp once in the middle of the net to keep the play alive and eventually a second swing by Klimp flew into the net to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead. Sophomore Claire Barker knocked a soft little attack down the line from the left pin for a kill to make it 3-0 Delton Kellogg al the start of the fifth set Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. The Panthers found wide open spaces in the G-A back row to take the fourth point of the deciding set. The Rams finally stymied the DK surge there, but the Panthers went on to clinch a 3-2 victory in their South­ western Athletic Conference Central Division opener with the G-A girls. Delton Kellogg won by the scores of 25-18, 25-23, 25-27, 14-25, 15-5. The final point went to plan. Fresh­ man libero Rylee Foreman, a new varsity call-up to fill out the roster and improve the back row defense, passed up a G-A serve to senior setter Claire Wesolowski who fired it up to the left side of the net where Barker rose up and put down a kill to clinch things. Foreman was the first to rush over and hug Barker as the current Panther players celebrated their first win over the Rams. It's a win Wesolowski, who is closing in on 1,000 varsity assists, has been working for since her freshman year. The Panthers have come close over theyears. Last season’s conference meet-up saw the DK girls take a two sets to one lead only to see the Rams rally to win in five sets. By the end, the Rams rolled to a 15-3 win in the fifth set in that one. “I have been wailing since my fresh­ man year to do ±at,” Wesolowski said. “It felt really amazing. We have always come close. We have always fought with them, but we just couldn’t get over that hump and we finally did tonight. I am so grateful we did that and pushed through as a team, “1 think we all really wanted it. When we came together, we talked as a team about what was open, what wasn’t open and what we could do better. Like in that last set, we all went around the circle and I said, ‘I am going to press on the block and I’m going to put the ball up nice and high for my hitters.’ We all said what we were going to do better, and I think that helped us and we held each other accountable on every point.” Momentum swung back and forth all evening, but the Panthers managed keep it for their own throughout that fifth set. Freshman hitter Sophie Ferris slammed a couple of kills off Ram blocks. Wesolowski earned a kill of her own dumping a second ball into a hole in the middle of the Ram side at an opportune moment. “There were a couple times I was just trying to get it over to let my team reset, but there were a couple times where I am peeking over, and I’m like oh, that’s open. I’ll just put it right there,” Wesolowski said of the dump. Stunned a bit by that move by the 4 ( f V i Si w ' fj V A . tt I triF ■ ...v I* ft I id' « 4’ t 7r. r 4 . (1 i 7. t 1 1 « *v J I fid I 4 I . i I <5 * ?J t, «a.M9 XHriH^ *» 1 . / f 1 j .j: * 1 W7? A I —1^ k'-ft-i > US 4 r* ■■I f crVUrJ •*3 f •i.'* P rt .’^T' li:___ 1 1 I Delton Kellogg senior Keirstyn Kokx (right) and Galesburg-Augusta senior Jaidyn Klimp meet at the ball above the net during their team’s SAC Central contest at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer Panther setter, the Rams weren’tready fora serve from Ferris that upped the DK lead to 11 -4. That run there eventually turned a 9-4 DK lead to a 14-4 advantage in the final set. “Claire Barker, she told me, ‘Claire set me, Tm ready to go.’ So, I did.” Wesolowski said of the final point. “1 love to see that the girls are like, 'set me, set me, set me.’ Sometimes, as a setter, Tm like I don’t know who to go to, but the fact that she stepped up like a leader and said Tm going to put it down, I was like all right.” “I have to think about who is hot as a hitter. I have to think about if they know their shots. Are they smart as a hitter, or are the just going to swing lights out all the time,” Wesolowski said. “Me and my middle- [Kokx], we have a really good connection we ^are alwa>(s talking about what she’s seeing on the court.. She sees the court amazingly.” Kokx was the go-to hitter to get the ball down much of the night on the Delton Kellogg side, but Wesolowski also did a good job of spreading the attack around. We’re learning every game. Every set really, we’re tweaking something,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said. “It is nice to see them pul! it off, because that definitely wasn’t me. I tried to switch stuff up and that didn’t work, so let’s go back to trusty rusty, let’s get it done.” The DK girls trailed 20-18 at the end of set number one, but rallied for a 25-23 win. DK surged in the middle of set number two turning a 14-9 lead to 20-11 before finally winning it 25-18. The tide turned in set three. The teams were back and forth until Klimp was really able to as­ sert herself at the net. She hit a kill in the middle to snap a 10-10 tie and then had a couple more kills and teamed up with senior Rhyann Wilson for a couple blocks as the Rams worked their way to a 21 -12 lead. An ace closed out the Ram win in the third set 25-14. Looking to shrug off that third set, the Panthers 4 >«» V sic z 4^ .1 % -1 F' I» -■ T* x*. / w » * W* I 5^^ * ri ' 9 4< iT .-Job » ri it 1 r. * a ■ ) k . IF PA?"; k u r 4 7^ U 1 5J 7^^ I I « » tel 7 t z* / iS*^ * < V /’ * c 9 £ 0’^ 3t' <? -A t*I** ll > 9^ 2 r * * ’5e J -JP ■ ^-TA ^4 V iT^ 55« .^3 "•sr 8 IC « *> EC .4* ?4 xcci' * in BC ^*' *7. R *0 Md* I, C «* k V 4* 1 » ♦ HF i r yr ji 4 p< <r. • 1 _=?^: t K«l tK r s<e« ” Pp 3 *** 4 •f , LI t t f J w 1 4^ .J * k/,.1/ i « 1 » shot out to a 6-1 lead in set four, but the Rams quickly stole the momentum back evening things at 7-7 before long. The Rams eventually pushed to lead the set by as many as seven points before the Panthers rallied to tie things up at 20-20. The Panthers went in front and served a match-point up 25-24, but the Rams survived for the 27-25 win to force a fifth set. “We all got lost in ourselves,” Thorn­ ton said. “It is a team game, and we were playing very individually. I think the big thing in the third set was every­ body wanted to finish it. We needed to play as a team again, and obviously we did. We pulled it out in great fashion. I was very happy with that. It is the little things, like getting really loose with our defense, we’re not getting the block up as much as we should, we’re letting the tips get away from us.” Overall, it is a group of young at­ tackers for the Panthers. Putting attacks away is a big thing the DK girls are working to improve as the year goes on. The Delton Kei logg girls beat Athens and Colon at the Union City Classic Varsity Invitational Saturday in pool play and went into bracket play as t the number two seed, but then fell to Colon and the host team from Union City. The Delton Kellogg girls are sched­ uled to be a part of the Lakewood Invitational Saturday, and they will continue the SAC Central season at Gobles Sept. 24. Brett Bremer 4 r ’7 ~ > T • '^$ps‘^OK^‘?£sng*w - TWfe A ' tV 'A sw t !* V 1 lOQD^ I * —• ’’tw ■*** »« *»*b i ’i; I "^*®iWS)ljlliisi . > •>. V 1 ' >»a •. jU «■ -'Y *^.r i'r* 1 ** * II :•.?* 1 ! 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I HASTINGS seventh-day ADVENTIST COMMUNITY HALL 888 Terry Lane, Hastings, Michigan 49058 > . (Sy'S JANICE CLEARY (269) 804-9959 HastingsAdventistHealth@gniail.com t ri f«. ♦ ♦ / *1 �A % WWW HastingsBanner com I THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 19, 2024 kl Trojans show benefits of summer hours b *95 Brett Bremer SK-' f<VV'h' X 1 < "•.J SnMtMM r ..dtse^ 1 t I « % accuracy than many high school tennis players can hit facing in the right direc­ tion. Eddy managed to get Nichols’ shot returned and eventually beat the Trojans’ number one on that point with a little lob that Nichols just couldn 't quite get to. The between the legs shot, aka a tweener, is something Nichols taught himself. “I just toss the ball over my head and go for it, just messing around,” he said. Nichols still managed to out-duel Oddy 6-2, 6-0 on the afternoon as part of a 6-2 OK Gold Conference victory for the Trojan team that bumped it to ¥ % ’ar. * T| J 'K I 1 ' A My ** 1 9k ■ < ^3-Aua w X I senior Dudik at second singles for the Trojans picked up his tenth win on the year with a quick 6-0, 6-2 victory over Wayland’s Cam Sieffert. “His footwork has gotten better. He is starting to control him self a little more. like he doesn’t miss as much any more We have both progressed in the same kind of way,” Nichols said of Wilkinson who took the win on the court next to him Wednesday. Senior Anson Verlinde fought into the evening to try and make it a singles sweep for TK over the Wildcats. He fell 6-1 in the first set to Jacob VanDuine, but then rallied for a 7-3 win in a tiebreaker at the end of the second set to keep his match going after all the other varsity courts had cleared. VanDuine managed to pull out a 6-3 win in their third set to get the point for Wayland. “Anson decided to join the band, and he has realized what he has to do to compete. It has been really helpful and he has been doing great,” TK head coach Philippe Sylvestre said. “My one doubles, two doubles and actually all of the doubles are starting to find their way. It is not always pretty, but they’re finding their way around the marker. They’re listening, paying attention to what we need them to do, positioning and not overplaying their hand all the time. It s good. It has been a fun ride to watch them play. Like this, it’s cool. It’s a nice gladiatorial match. It’s nice.” TK won second, third and fourth doubles matches with Wayland. Cole Novak and Liu outscored Grant Dunkle and Dawson Babiak 6-1, 6-1 at number two. The other two Trojan teams had to rally for three-set wins at three and four. Benjamin Scott and Lepper outscored the Wildcats ’ Spencer Miller and Brycen Rookus 6-1, 1-6, 7-5 at third doubles. Mark Gielincki and Eden, up to the varsity as a fill-in Wednesday, shook off a rough second set of their own to outscore Wayland’s Asher Hendricks and Malcolm Sheffer 6-3,1-6, 6-3. Wayland got a 6-1, 6-2 win from the first doubles team of Mason Babiak i ■Vj I% ' Wi ! T ;x« -sssa%^«9««99«9! Thornapple Kellogg third doubles player Benjamin Scott steps into a forehand volley during his win with teammate Max Lepper over Wayland Wednesday in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer « "i*! S T ■•awt.b'* '?nfe OKI I x> *»l th:? «? f I fk Q; 9 't * i - f r I i s / ‘Bi M e 4 T • .1 > •- f *♦ K I r ***BtS5 8 Hi <5t ■?? » 1 lifer I b on tennis courts 7T Sports Editor Spending four to eight hours a day all summer long working on one’s tennis game provides the chance for some some drills that might not get into the regular varsity routine. Thomapple Kellogg senior first sin­ gles player Kameron Nichols chased a shot that got by him from Wayland’s top player, Theo Eddy, late in the first set Wednesday afternoon on the Thomapple Kellogg High School tennis courts in Middleville. With his back still to the net, Nichols swatted down to fire the ball between his legs, a shot with more velocity and 1 13 and Brayden Tomson over TK’s Brady Laven and Layne Schilthroat, but the Trojans’ top pair showed off some of their improving chemistry on the court throughout the match. In the dual with West Catholic Mon­ day, The Falcons had Jack Holt best Dudik 6-4, 6-2 at number two and Gabe Nicholson outscore Verlinde 6-2, 6-4 at number four. Wilkinson beat his opponent, Kyle Carpenter, 6-2, 6-3 at third singles. The doubles matches were all com­ petitive. The team of Scott and Lepper took a 6-4 win in the opening set at third doubles with the Falcons’Alex Devries and Alex Bartish, but the Falcon duo rallied to win the second set 7-5 and then took the third 6-1. That was the only set the TK guys got in the doubles flights. f f r •l 1 a I I I Thornapple Kellogg third singles player Franklin Wilkinson hits a forehand shot back at his opponent from Wayland during the Trojans' OK Gold Conference win over the visiting Wildcats Wednesday, Sept. 11. Photo by Brett Bremer r I I »1 ^MICHIGAN T r f t 11 a 1 er^i?BHssk L’. i r I ^?KZ. i I , r 5^ * I• • .’ .J. ** « Thornapple Kellogg senior first singles player Kamden Nichols talks things over with head coach Philippe Sylvestre during a change-over in his win over Wayland's top player Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer V ■« • • w > * * / * ’w ; - ■* . I 5 5 1 ■ 1 I t Dk V ix."- 2-0 in conference play so far this fall. The Trojans are now 2-1 in conference duals after a 7-1 loss to Grand Rapids West Catholic Monday afternoon. The Trojans’ top player said he was “spinning the ball good’’ in the win last Wednesday. : Nichols is now 12-1 overall this sea­ son. He was the undefeated OK Gold Conference first singles champ in 2023 and his 6-1, 6-0 loss to West Catholic’s Oliver Caldwell Monday was his first conference defeat since the first singles finals at the conference tournament his sophomore year in 2022. * ' “1 roll the ball forward, my footwork has gotten better and my willingness to suffer has gotten better,’’ Nichols said describing his “willingness to suffer” as a willingness to stay in points. “Not giving anything up,” he said. He amped up his workouts this summer. :st •♦ ^bC- « J L -*T r * bX4<W» '25-iL i. K seK ,* • ’T* *.V S’ •Ct 1 'nxife J E r* • L .- Ulisoc J t(estWl’“'5 a pass “P •<u It B " Rjs .r: n / I u I A r« I “A normal day was four to eight hours, and four hours was an easier day,” Nich­ ols said. A routine he performed seven days a week when he could. “Frank Wilkinson was there with me for a lot of sessions and Evan Liu, a cou­ ple seniors would come up and hit with us like Aidan Dudik. They would all be there with us too. Actually, sometimes Frank’s cousin Max [Lepper] would come up. Graham [Eden] would come up too. He plays JV, but he’s like on the fence with varsity and JV. “Honestly, every time I’d come up here I’d see one or two guys come up and hit, like the Scott brothers.” Wilkinson, a junior for TK, is 13-0 at third singles this season. He got the team’s lone win in the dual with West Catholic Monday. He bested Wayland’s Chesney Hudson 6-3, 6-2 with some consistent play last Wednesday. The I I ® Take the next step to a better paying job! 4 I . . *1 I I » i K I » VWS! f 4 < rCEfe' »2 • •I . t .• I Learn about free: • Computer skills training b *1. •J . 4* r I > • Career coaching 1. • Job search services - ~a <♦ •> z I» I I I I V ■4 I 1* f c. • f I f*. t 4 I t •X >'■ .'I' Trade Adjustment Assistance 1. I* K I .•r FC ?v • PLUS: Ask us if you qualify for Trade Assistance Act 4 t y 1^* » benefits! •la .A, I f SZ $4’ Lakewood tennis squad outscores Ovid-Elsie boys w .1 r J' *. . ' I. • I 4 r* > . •/* ,« i r: !'i; l;'7 Brett Bremer Sports Editor otbook > The Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis team pulled out a 5-3 win at Ovid-El­ sie Thursday, Sept. 12. . Viking senior first singles player Reily Teigeler evened his season record at 5-5 with a 7-5,6-2 win over I the Marauders’ Kohl Brown at the ‘l I* i - ( *f r tf ' IV« I f top spot. I Lakewood got three singles victo­ ries. Sydney Tefft at the fourth singles spot won a double-bagel victory over her opponent, but the other singles matches were battles. Connor Possehn won for Lakewood at third singles, 6-4, 6-2 over Jackson Custer. At second singles, the Marauders’ Lorenz Laczkovics pulled out two 4 I 4 tough sets for a 6-4,6-4 win over the Vikings’ James Mackenzie. On the doubles side, Lakewood got a 6-3, 6-3 win form Ian Cole and Kaden Rohrbacher at number one and a 2-6,6-3,6-4 win from Ana Grantand Jed Lab at number three. Lakewood defaulted the second doubles flight to the Marauders, and Ovid Elsie took a straight set win at number four. Lakewood was set to return to Cap­ ital Area Activities Conference White Division play at Lansing Catholic Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will be back in action at Grand Ledge today, Sept. 19. The Vikings are slated to play host to Hastings Monday, Sept. 23. /I 7 ■» j 4 -ait I- * "1 'c *I V A . I 4r .(.Cm V' 5/ .V .w » x « . J . » ,1 ( I. I t;5 t VF r< > Av , 7 j: •.4 1 f a« .*1* •1-^ Call 1-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ ♦ ♦ I u s V �I 4 'K > 'X- $ . ir' V I 3^ 1 I #■ F^loJ ui^ ,2 S wwwHastingsBannercom the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 19, 2024 14 TK ladies hoping to get back to full strength CLASSIFIEDS Brett Bremer Sports Editor With a quick check this weekend, Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country coach Sam Wilkinson confirmed that half of his high school roster has been out recently with cither illness or injury. The ones who were able to run Satur­ day in the Blue Division race at the Spar­ ta Invitational hosted at the Fruitridge Hayrides complex were moving fast. Sophomore Peyton Hardy led the Trojan team, that has been without se­ nior state qualifier Ava Crews since the opening OK Gold Conference jamboree ofthe season, for the second race in a row with a season-best time of 21 minutes 17.49 seconds. That time had Hardy fifth overall Saturday in Sparta withjuniorteammate Madison Kietzman right behind with a season-best of her own at 21:31.33. That duo led the Trojan team to a run­ ner-up finish in the four-team division Saturday. A talented Cedar Springs girls ’ team took the title with 35 points. TK was second with 45 ahead of the Grand Rapids Track Club Peregrines 68 and Greenville 75. TK junior Megan Schuurmans also had her best race of the season turning in a time of22:07.55 that put her in ninth overall. She reached that time doing her best to break up the Cedar Springs pack in the top ten. The top five in the scoring group for TK Saturday also included sophomores Alaina McCrumb and Camaen Reynolds who were 13th and 14th respectively. McCrumb was 13th in 22:35.70 and Reynolds 14th in 22:53.56. Teams could enter eight runners in the varsity races Saturday. The TK girls’ team got personal records just a little ftirther down the standings from junior Payton Gater, freshman Breanna Schut, sophomore Raylee Preston and freshman Karsyn Boersma. Wilkinson said he was happy to see those youngsters’ improve­ ments and said Schut really went for it cut­ ting about a minute off of her former PR. “The girlidid great,” coach Wilkinson said. “They are such hard workers and I M'U ► '*■ ./4 ••' i' 7. J ✓ SJ < i Z I' a ' rJ >7 rv>*’ ( HUGE CRAFT SALE Inside sale September 19,20, and 21.9am-3pm. September 27 and 28, 8am-3pm. 9510 Babcock Rd, Bel­ leview. •I I « k .. k 1 6?2m <-y - 1e ■92 w I' 2 f* >*K *>-x k 4 c ht X •r>< Cl I 1 'k r F ar. hk A I L I IB .1 LOSTATTYDEN PARK PavillionWatch with turquoise band with cross charm attached. Very sentimental. Offering reward. 419-705-8306. 1 > 'll > < 1 I BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal­ nut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy single walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)8187793. •• k * • ’i’ /• 1 1 1 • r I «r TREE SERVICE ? •-. f <7^ W—f I Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Peyton Hardy is at the front of a little pack during the Blue Division race at the Sparta Invitational Saturday. Photo provided they have a lot of fight in them. They are always such a joy to watch go to work.” The Trojan coach is looking forward to hopefully seeing everything come together at some point this fall, meaning the youngsters keep improving, Crews and sophomore Megan Skidmore return fairly healthy to the front of the pack and new addition Amaya Gater shows off her speed. The TK boys were fifth on the day in the team standings. Cedar Springs won the boys’ Blue Division title with 25 points. The Grand Rapids Track Club was second with 83 points ahead of Grand Rapids union 86, Greenville 87 and TK 92. TK senior Jacob Draaisma ran his fastest race yet to win in 16:07.95. Greenville junior Preston VanOeffelen was the runner-up in 16:38.00 well back. The next seven guys across the finish ‘“i v 4** '.^ V . -k •.’ line behind VanOeffelen were Cedar Springs runners. That group was led by junior Aiden Weller who came in at 16:51.96 and sophomore Peyton Ferrell who finished in 16:55.60. Draaisma was one of five TK guys to set a personal record Saturday and two others had their best time of the season. Senior Hunter Tietz improved his PR to 18:35.36 to place 15th overall for the Trojan team. Garrett Holzhausen im­ proved his PR to 20:04.44 to place 31 st. The TK team got season-best runs from sophomore Grady Galaviz who was 19th in 18:48.47 andjuniorNoahDonkerwho was 35th in 20:18.94. Senior Case Dykhouse filled out the top five scorers for the TK boys wi± a 26thplace time of 19:44.15. Freshmen Wyatt Richardson and Isaac Kaboos rounded out the TK pack with PR runs of their own. / & (v > 7 44 ;w<l * * 1 751 X iritis®® » 4?; 4 569 wiw’J ibaAhlll hllSh I teOll 11*’ 11 Muotr * \■ M * VR 4 5^1 '.t *4 I S' r * .fc ►* « □ stimijaiiW'^ « ■• I 7 V . • »z JV •< ’ ■ •.wv . nrt ♦ *« i < ....-lae 1 I .;.-* ; r .IBMd u •*4 %w Wb' T I A J rr^ ":SW < ?• I jWI 1 ♦ * 1.3 1 i / * r- - \ >1 11 1 % > 1 t a t z »1. » a 4 IliJ * I I rr •4 •fl* 1 ■■fl I A .. •*V 1 1 i k ■ MAI I e *<4». I r* • z 1 1 11 •» j^fialiaito’siifr arixtiiiirrs i’JtafeKJaiaiSiis. ax i g i i «*B P'ti ‘-aHESffliiuikS'i Be f^OfeWibeaBiti Ptij1.:’’’’ I* -SjiptaH >t <i:t i‘:«iewfciKi,i^ Hfii -ej® I 'Slieim I V. I 4S»ssi.. I / //, I t / // .7 J..' ' I I - rr-:i‘.^ .A Abigail Dumond and Kaya Bender (center) celebrate -UH.UUU diiu r\dyd oeoudi ^veiiier; celebrate their championship in the synchronized diving competition for the Grand Rapids Gators Saturday at the Mason Invitational. Photo provided. * '■>« S' >2 Gatorhead coach Jeff Saltzgaber said all of his girls accomplished either a 4) Supply Pastor ) We are seeking a pastor from the ELCA or one of our ecumenical partners to lead worship is negotiable 7ion '' «ach month S.*.,S'Sa'ZCp.*:.."'”*’' If you are interested in leading worship for a congregation of 3545 dedicated and vibrant people of all ages. please contact Martha at 517-230-9274 for more information ' ) ) •2 personal best or season best time at the meet. TheGatorteam,madeupofswimmers Irom Thornapple Kellogg, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation, will be in action in the OK Rainbow Conference tonight, Sept. 19, at Wayland and then will head to the Spring Lake Invitational Saturday. The ladies go to Grand Rapids Union lor a conference dual next Wednesday Sept. 25. s \ »*! Sc* Saxon boys shut out Pennfield The Hastings varsity boys’ soc­ cer team improved its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record with a 5-0 win over Pennfield Tuesday evening in Hastings. Hastings is now 2-1 in conference play and will be home to take on Marshall Thursday afternoon. The Saxons suffered their first conference defeat last Thursday, Sept. 12, as Parma Western came to Hastings and took a 3-0 win. Lakewood pays a visit to Hastings Saturday at noon and then it is back al it in the conference Tuesday for the Saxons at Harper Creek. "S • '9. * I* ■n ?s»s 7 • i,' i • V 22A* S > SU $ IM . Needed: ( X S’ Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodland * If > aiSflsSaWii ffljia'jraHi I The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team scored its first Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Valley Division victory of the season Monday outscoring Lawton 4-1 in Delton. The Panthers are now 1-2 in conference play this season. Hackett Catholic Prep knocked off the Panthers last Wednesday, 2-1, in Kalamazoo. The DK boys showed out well in the match with the Irish in one that head coach Jonathon Cannell was really looking forward to after his DK/Martin program had to cancel its early season meeting in his first season leading the program last fall. The DK boys were scheduled to host another SAC Valley con­ test Wednesday, Sept. 18, against Constantine. The Panthers have a non-conference contest this eve­ ning at the Battle Creek Academy and will be back at it in the SAC Valley Monday at Allegan. The next home match on the slate for Delton is a SAC Valley contest with Kalamazoo Christian Sept. 25. 4I I iiia^^/;SBiff.ar& Delton Kellogg soccer kicks past Lawton boys I .Ufe, eatW« •• r course at the Sparta Invitational Saturday. Photo provided 1 &* ' a' r-’^K0C Tietz makes his way around the t S a M * gilr 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior Hunter 4 z ■f >• « J NIMH ;IBW lb, ■ ■jsa^ laiw??” -if.' Brett Bremet -Jr g,® ♦ W. e Gator divers win individual and synchronized events at Mason \ teresri"® *♦ « r^r • * ’. »> coafi) fti >1 < ' t h a ’I •J f •I LOST AND FOUND 4 'T 1 M’S a9 ft « I1* Sports Editor Abigail Dumond and Kaya Bender teamed up to win the synchronized diving competition for the Grand Rapids Gators Saturday and the Grand Rapids Gator team had three of the top four scores in the regular six-dive competition too. Lydia Slagel took the regular diving competition with a score of 248.15 points for the Gators. Dumond was second in that contest with a score of 216.20 points and Bender^aced fourth with a score of 159.70. Grand Rapids Gators’ diving coach Todd Bates said Dumond and Bender had about ten minutes in practice on Friday to prepare for the synchronized event. He has been pretty impressed with Bender’s progress so far this season as a new diver. As a team, the Gator co-op squad was seventh in the day’s overall standings. Mason won the meet with 532 points ahead of Sturgis 419, Marshall 398, Coldwater 355, Mount Pleasant 279, Ionia 275, Grand Rapids Gators 202 and Charlotte 128. In the water, senior Aubrey Hawks had the top finish of the day for the Gators. She was third in the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes 19.88 seconds and had a runner-up time of 6:16.79 in the 500-yard freestyl e. It was a strong finish for the Gators. The team of Aubrey Hawks, Mia Bergman, Mckenna Hawks and Malia Hamby placed fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 4:31.36. 1 0 '•f to. ft ft f k •« A ifli' '□r? ''•V • **. > ■7’ GARAGE SALES « 2r*T^ ':’ ■•'» «v*^ F• ...4 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 r r e. 6 i w\ J < I a �I - 1 L I ft b \ K.* HastingsBanner.com WWW. DK/HHS girls improve a few program records In dual with ‘Dogs s 4 I 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor [ f■ ^1 t f s K■ • •> L<SS i b W II \*V k, A, c are I r I J .’kT I V I I' th. V, ■ ’elX S'?'!! X. I I I 4 3 ’'i A «u « ♦ r a I 'A 7 b I •*« ' (. X w. 1 ■« '!J J. Ik^; - A t'. K I I?:. •S, a « I 4- Il -4*' 5• > w: V r >c T a® f I Sports Editor (■ I .r; La ^<1 » ae JCi •»*' Hastings fifth as Marshall hosts 1-8 at country club Brett Bremer I I't • ' P r WiM * ■.» I ? •Weiltwiiita ** nittimi llltllK 4 T t r7A' Ik Ikb L’lb TininI bcfis'soccsTtaiDscctedfifes Soathweitm Athletic Csfflfltt W Dhi^ 'ktor if / I / t / A ■f / f I 1 t ► J / / t r • liie jeajffl t « « - :: ^^ biMflinDsIiffl' Ik feb a/e new 1 •] in * confereKf play tli’s 4 HdeU Prep ' I o^tbeMe^lastWediKida;. — r.* —r »■ * =* I f $ n « I* I if M r < fissasf c ! ,s meeting 0 lading the f<® t Brett Bremer Sports Editor "■5?* A The Hastings varsity volleyball team took a pair of victories at the Kelloggsville Tri Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Hastings girls beat out the host Rockets 25-16,25-18, and then fought through three close sets for a winoverthe West Michigan Aviation Academy. Hastings bested the Aviators 25-21,25-27, 16-14. Rachael Hewitt led the Saxon attack with 14 kills. Hannah So­ rensen distributed 30 assists in the two matches. Jordan Milanowski led the net defense with 14 blocks and touches of opponents’ attacks. Liliana Fox had 52 passes for the 'COO' I ■ 'w I 1^^ J Cprf 1^3^ I. T i ' LrteBaalet/es^TcTr a* Vr urdai h* A. i IM « I I I 111BSI“ i I li WP sax®” sh” >* ’ * •'r J I Pair of Viking guys in top 20 at first lea^gue race Brett Bremer Sports Editor fl* '✓ . They are making a good duo so far. Lakewood senior Riley Johnson and sophomore Bryce Goodemoot finished 19th and 20th as Ionia hosted the first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division varsity cross country jamboree of the season Tuesday. Johnson hit the finish line in 19 min­ utes 3.2 seconds. Right on his heels, Goodemoot set a personal record time of 19:06.00. With that pair at the front ofthe pack, the Lakewood boys were sixth in the day’s overall standings. The Lakewood girls placed seventh. Lansing Catholic had five guys in the top ten and all seven of its scorers among the first 16 finishers to win the boys ’ meet handi ly. The Cougars closed the meet with just 35 points. Portland was second with 54 points ahead of Eaton Rapids 79, Olivet 131, ionia Willi won the jamboree’s individual scoring with a 42. Marshall freshman Anna Thompson was third with a 45. In between that duo, Parma Western senior Kaia Bruneel scored a 44. Edger’s 51 put her in a tie for seventh overall on the day. Harper Creek got a 48 from senior Arabella Stanley, a 51 from senior Ellie Sandel and a 52 from sophomore Audrey Hantz to win the day’s round. The 1-8 was together again Wednes­ day, Sept. 18, for a jamboree at Arbor Hills Golf Club. The Saxons are at Morrison Lake Country Club for the Lakewood Invitational Friday and then head to Cedar Creek Golf Club for another 1-8 jamboree Sept. 25. t y ./V*^ I”’*** 4 Or- DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Hiring t Marketing Specialist Responsibilities include: • Advertising sales night. Bella Friddle chipped in three aces on 20 total serves. The Saxons were right back at it on Wednesday at Jackson Northwest, failing in a tough five-set match with the Mounties to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season. The two teams went back and forth all evening with Northwest coming out on top in the end by the scores of25-21,23-25,25-19,16-25,15-8. The Hastings girls were set to host Parma Western in another con­ ference contest Wednesday, Sept. 18. 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BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS * b* r e Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber .*** p jifl • t*' Ellis who won the race in 20:13.5. Freshmen were the top three fin­ ishers. Josie Bishop was second in 20:48.2 and Isabelle Currie third in 20:48.6. Lansing Catholic also had ju­ nior Frances Melinn fourth in 21:21.8. The Cougar team had its top seven all among the first 11 across the finish line. Lakewood’s own talented freshman Raelin Schrock led her team with a 21st-place tin^ of 23:19.7. Junior Emma Tidd pladed 35th for the Vikings in 24:52.1, junior Marci Nurenberg 57th in 29:02.1, sophomore Jayda Miller 69th in 33:46.5 and sopho­ more Laurelye Carter 71st in 34:38.6. Nurenberg destroyed per previous PR and finished in under 30 minutes for the first time. Charlotte was second in tHe girls’ standings with 67 points ahead of Port­ land 100, Eaton Rapids 110, Olivet 117, Ionia 153 and Lakewood 178. OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - k 5*5 T-" 137, Lakewood 142, Charlotte 143 and Lansing Sexton 212. Cougar junior Lucas Gates was the individual boys’champ in 17:41.4. He was one of four guys to get to the finish line in less than 18 minutes. Portland junior Andrew Feldpaush was the runner-up in 17:46.2 and his classmate Owen Moore was third in 17:47.4. Eaton Rapids was paced by senior Jack Huntington who was fourth in 17:56.2 and his senior teammate Drew Holevac placed fifth in 18:09.9. Lakewood also had sophomore Kaden Rohrbacher place 33rd in 19:57.1 in his first race ofthe season. Viking freshman Ethan Langmaack was 38th in 20:35.3 and senior Hudson Goethals 47th in 21:47.7. The Lansing Catholic girls were even tougher in the girls’ race finishing with just 25 points. Lansing Catholic had girls place second, third and fourth behind Eaton Rapids freshman Remie MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING <1^ V* Z Z V Ofthe four fastest Delton Kellogg guys at the first Southwestern Athletic Confer­ encejamboree ofthe season Wednesday, Sept. 11, four ran their fastest time of the season. The DK teams saw just how tough their conference will be this fall for the first time at Lake Township Park for the meet hosted by Bridgman. The DK boys were 14th as a team and the t)K girls 11 th in the day’s standings. It didn’t mean the DK teams didn’t run well. Delton junior Nick Muday led his team with a 31st-place time of 19 min­ utes 31.12 seconds which was his fastest time of the season. The DK boys’ also got personal record runs from freshman Jace Hilton, sophomore David LePert and junior Degan Castaneda. Hilton was the team’s number two on the day. Heplaced 77th in 22:25.78. LeP- Senior Jillian Leclercq ran her fastest race of the year to place 54th in 25:01.20 and junior Elli Timmerman also had her season-best tiftie of 27:23.64 to place 82nd. DK senior Johannah Houtkooper was 66th in 26:10.32 and sophomore Makayla Lutz finished 97th in 29:13.02. The Bridgman girls won their com­ petition with 72 points. Hackett’s girls were second with 80 points ahead of Gobles 84, Saugatuck 95, Martin 129, Schoolcraft 145, Kalamazoo Christian 148, Fennville 198, Black River 230, Watervliet 246, Delton Kellogg 277 and South Haven 352. The three fastest girls all earned their best times of the season. Gobles soph­ omore Libby Smith won the race in 18:52.16. Fennville sophomore Isabelle Sliter set her PR at 19:16.71 to place second and Gobles sophomore Lauren Shaffer was third in 20:40.61. —TTI |. I <. t. en was 98th in 24:44.12 and Castaneda 99th in 24:44.28. The DK pack there also ■ncluded senior Brock Hickerson who '^as 97th in 24:41.98. Saugatuck won the boys’ meet with 68 points ahead of Black River 79, Schoolcraft 133, Bridgman 160, Parch­ ment 164, Watervliet 173, Constantine 174, Hackett Catholic Prep 174, Gales­ burg-Augusta 177 and South Haven 249 in the top ten. Gobles was 11th with 283 points ahead ofColoma 293, Martin 295, Delton Kellogg 340 and Fennville 351 Hackett junior Marek Butkiewicz won the boys’ race in 16:00.73 finishing nearly 45 seconds ahead of Watervliet senior Daniel Mandujano who turned in a runner-up time of 16:44.73. Saugatuck had three guys in the top ten led by fresh­ man Jackson Bowman who came in at 17:23.28 in seventh place. Senior Kylie Main led the Delton Kel­ logg girls. She placed 23rd in 22:54.75. > 'JOC' •• f e Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings girls beat Rockets and Aviators in Wyoming * r 15 < s, 6 The Saxons fired a few less strokes at Marshall Country Club Monday than they had at the previous Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conferencejamboreeat Marywood a week earlier, but it didn’t help them move up in the standings. The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team followed up an outstanding runner-up fipfsh at Marywood Sept. 9 with a fifth­ place finish in the conference standings Sept. 16. Harper Creek won Monday’s jambo­ ree with a score of 193 ahead ofMarshall 203, Parma Western 204, Jackson North­ west 210, Hastings 212, Coldwater 226 and Pennfield 243. All six Hastings girls shot in the 50’s. Freshman Lilli Edger led the team with a 51 and junior Sophia Greenfield scored a 52. The top four for Hastings also includ­ ed a 54 from freshman Ryann-Lynn Cole and a 55 from senior Kennedy Lewis. The 1-8 has some tough freshmen this fall. Harper Creek ninth grader Haley Thursday, September 19, 2024 DK boys have their fastest race of the fall so far I.IjtoDEDO, AkJi I S r They keep getting faster at the CERC. Ionia bested the Delton KelloggZHastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving team 123-60 in a non-conference dual in Hastings Thursday, but the DK/Hastings girls continued to improve their times. Lilly Randall had the program’s best 200-yard individual medley time yet. She won that race in 2 minutes 45.60 seconds finishing about four seconds ahead of her nearest competitor. Aubrey Yarger set team and school records for the DK/Hast­ ings squad in winning the diving competition. She put up a six-dive score of 248.55 points. Annabelle Kuck was the run­ ner-up in the lOO-yard butterfly, but improved the DK/Hastings record in that race with her time of 1:18.10. The 1 OO-yard backstroke was a solid event for the DK/HHS team late in the meet. Jayda Villarreal was second and Madilynn Peake third in that race. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ WEH^TINGSBAHMW < 4 4 la* 3 » �the hasbngs banner Thursday, September 19, 2024 16 www.HastingsBanner.com Eagles put together wins over Lions and Vikings Brett Bremer f Sports Editor The Eagles are building confidence and piling up wins so far. Barry County Christian’s varsity boys’ soccer team is 7-1 on the season so far and has won six matches in a row. That run for the Eagles includes a 3-2 victory at Lakewood last Thursday, Sept. 12, and an 8-1 win Monday afternoon over the visiting Maple Valley boys. The Eagles followed up the victory over Maple Valley by taking a 4-2 win over Libertas Christian Tuesday. “Our league is new that we're in, for other private schools and some Christian schools, so it is small and 1 feel like our team, being that it is a young league some of the teams competitively we don't match up so we can’t improve as a team,” Barry County Christian head coach Justin Schultz said. “We can't get better if we're not playing as good of teams. 1 feel like Lakewood and Maple Valley really put us to the test to get better, win or lose. Of course, we want to win, but if we were to lose we can see the things we have to work on and get better as a team.” Senior attacker Keygan Robinson and junior attacker Isaiah Lamphere at the top of the formation for the Ea­ gles clearly wapted to win on Monday against Maple Valley. Robinson tallied three goals and four assists on the day. Lamphere had five goals and two assists, and freshman Logan Lamphere added two assists too. “Keygan and Isaiah are our strikers. They have been working together for three years,” Schultz said. “This is their third year playing together. Huge improvements, even from last year. They can communicate without saying anything now because they just gelled together so well. We also have Landon Winegar in the center there too, who played heavy defense the last couple games, but he is usually up there too. Those three are a powerhouse. They just move the ball and we definitely use the speed to our advantage.” The Lions were never quite able to Ji A • ** ■ 4 r 1 - r 1 » I t *■ J t 7 1 V 'fl VWMk'.X ; «3 P 1 pt 1“ f * f ■z M. 1 .» J 11 I t 1 1* f •5 I 1 -'V ,1 I .✓ rr M*' / 4 f I* It -T • I *M L I p J L< ‘Al' '.T 1’ e 1 -■« . I A’ -s 1 I I I I ’ ik J •s r>1 t X $ 'll I 4 4 A 4 i i 4 Am? 3 « IJ r v f, • A M 1 -TEC f X 1^* > > +. I J .4 ; KHHBV X .f- V I •i 1 *b 4 ; E. 4 .1 Barry County Christian senior goalkeeper Noah Lilley handles a : ball out in front of his net during the first half against Maple Valley Monday afternoon at the Barry County Christian School. K 1 <1 Barry County Christian junior forward Isaiah Lamphere gets behind the Maple Valley defense, including a hard-charging Ayden Betancourt, to tap the ball into the goal during the Eagles' 8-1 win over the visiting Lions Monday, Photo by Brett Bremer 1, <4 I 4 1 I properly adjust to the speed of Robinson and Isaiah along the back line. Robinson scored the game’s opening goal four minutes in. He got to the end line with the dribble up the right side and then was able to cut in himself and get a shot off that snuck by Maple Valley keeper Doug Smalley from a tough angle. The Eagles had a couple goals and a few more opportunities chasing through balls behind the Lion back line. It was 3-0 Eagles midway through the first half. Both teams had scoring chanc­ es, but the Eagles just proved more adept at converting most of the time. Both teams had a chance to shoot a penalty kick due to a handball in the box. Maple Valley’s Bradley Cushing had his chance fly high and wide there in the first half looking to cut into the Eagles’ three-goal lead. Isaiah Lamphere had a chance at a PK about 14 minutes into the second half, but his attempt was saved by Smalley with a nice lunging move to his right side. The Eagles led 4-0 at the half and upped their lead to 6-0 before the Lions were able to get the ball into the net. Cushing and Kelvin Nevins-Davis led the Lion attack throughout much of the afternoon and Michael Harwood continues to be more dangerous on the attack as well. Harwood fired a nice cen­ tering ball in fi-ont of the Eagle net that lead to the Lions’ lone goal. Teammate Will Whitford was there, but an Eagle defender got to the ball first and knocked it into his own net. Robinson had two goals and an assist and Isaiah Lamphere had a goal and two assists in the Eagles’ 3-2 win over Lakewood last week. ** 4 Photo by Brett Bremer The Eagles have plans to visit Tri-Unity Christian Thursday and they will see the Lions again Saturday. Maple Valley is hosting its annual varsity soccer invitational at the high school in Nashville - a three-team tournament which will include Bellevue too. The loss Tuesday was the third straight for the Maple Valley boys. They were bested 9-1 at JacksonLumen Christi last Saturday, Sept. 14, and fell to Cal­ houn Christian 3-1 in Battle Creek last Thursday. The Lions are set to open their tour­ nament Saturday taking on Bellevue at 9 a.m. The Broncos will face Barry County Christian in game two of the tournament and then the Eagles and Lions will square off again. k b I < *7 1 4 4 * ; ; : 4 1 y <> WE CAN HELP WITH YOUB HOME IMPROVEMENTS I * K X ROGERS X V X r GLASS • •i f- »J ♦ k > ■ 4 ■. 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I r *1, r Buy Local 9 Buy Michigan • Buy The BEST I ♦ ( ♦ ♦ ♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-09-26.pdf 5b6014d09f4f9f08babd99de06819747 PDF Text Text i 9 A / 1 INSIDE SAXONS TESTED AGAINST WESTERN, WIN AT LAKEVIEW PAGE 17 TODAY'S EOmON SAXONS ABLE TO GET BEHIND VIKING DEFENSE IN WIN V i 4 I r IT PAGE 18 DELTON COMMUNnY AUCTION AND CASINO NIGHT THIS WEEKEND (. e .4 •< 1 I L* H W J r»; I THE HASTINGS i| DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 36 WWW, HastingsBanner.com r* H n '■ THE INTERESTS OF I BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 * ** 1 I V' I After years of planning, setbacks, Tyden Lofts conies to fruition Jayson Bussa Editor Sig Strautmanis recalled several years ago when he ran into an acquaintance at a housing conference in Lansing who told him that he should consider bringing a housing development to Hastings. The first time we drove into Hastings I was just completely enamored with things like the main street and thought this was exactly the kind of place we want to do business and exactly the place we would like to do a big project,” said Strautmanis, a partner with Wisconsin-based developer General Capital. Last week, Strautmanis was able to declare mission accomplished as he joined leaders from the City of Hastings and Barry County to cut the ribbon on the new Tyden Lofts, a 60-unit workforce housing development located at 327 West Court Street. Strautmanis extended a number of ‘thank yous’ to members of the community as attendees were able to get a glimpse of the inside of Tyden Lofts, whose namesake and much of its decor is a nod to local manufacturing icon Emil Tyden. While everyone was all smiles at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, that did not mean the project did not experience its share of setbacks. In fact, it faced mas­ sive hurdles, including the COVID-19 pandemic and then when the original building for the project — the former Royal Coach building — burned to the ground. The destruction of the original facility could have ended the project for good, but the community rallied to find its new home along State Street and even got the Michigan State Housing Development See TYDEN on 3 T I r I 4 /TIRO KT-:: •9 -I I w r b » niiNIMi *04679 1 Y 0 1 4* I 1 i tT * Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava and City Manager Sarah MoyerCale (center) are surrounded by community leaders and representatives from Wisconsin-based developer General Capital, as they cut the ribbon on the new Tyden Lofts last week Wednesday. Photos by Jayson Bussa »■ V L I 6 5^ ir* r w •s 1 □1 I ; At Lawson (left) and Peter Wyckoff (right) of Consumers Energy speak during Monday night’s Barry County Planning Commission meeting. The topic was a large Consumers Energy solar energy project in the works in Johnstown Township. Photo by Greg Chandler had your vote decided before you walked in that door tonight.” Phil Harrison owns a 75-acre horse farm on Banfield Road near the Spring Creek site. His father, who worked for Consumers for 38 years, purchased the farm in 1964 and lived there until his death last year. “His request before he died was to have me try and stop this project,” Harrison said. “He knew if it was constructed, tlie farm’s property value would decrease substantially, and the view of our back porch would be ruined.” Harrison also said that a renew­ able energy project would not be PERSONNEL Q COMMITTEE WORKS TO SET 2025 SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS a PAGE 2 S’ i. w 91 % «• i- TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM v' Iff 5 aH I’ x- ^4'. ■ *91* •w* ♦ ♦ I i ▼N p ♦ U '. b:. feasible without incentives for the utility. “The utility can’t raise their rates high enough to cover the cost, so they have to get the economics (to work) through tax subsidy,” he said. George Hubka, a Johnstown resident and longtime farming advocate, called the Spring Creek project “a monstrosity. He called on commissioners to reject it and force Consumers to go to the MPSC to get the project approved. “1 think Consumers wants you to believe these things are hightech and state of the art and up See ENERGY on 4 1 ■J l( k'. I J YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 I Spend it here. Keep it here. • •> . —-^ I SUBSCRIBE I w I r .<• * -- r «■ I IC Joe F -V w i J I “ f2 = ¥ Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer A familiar face brings 40 years as a police officer inside the hallways and on the grounds of Delton Kel­ logg Schools. Retired Barry Township Police Chief Mark Doster stepped onto school grounds Tuesday, Sept. 24, as the new School Resource Officer (SRO). “I’m concerned about safety for the kids. If I can help by look­ K F ing over and keeping an eye out, then yes,” WK Doster said. Doster is re­ RTl tired but has not slowed down Mark Doster since stepping outofhisroleas police chiefa year and a halfago. He is currently a Prairieville Township trustee and a part-time police officer for the Prairieville Township Police Department (PTPD). PTPD Police Chief Mike Reizin said Doster is well-equipped to step into the role ofthe DK Schools SRO. “He’s a police officer for my department sworn with full police powers, and he’s also deputized through the county,” Reizin See DOSTER on 2 4^ y I Former police chief now resource officer at Delton Kellogg Schools M - ri A •I* V --iiv.-j.Aliw.? 'W< V' ' 1 X' I i' a: IT- MW J r '*1 !* - *. ■ utility opts to work with county instead of appealing to the state 1 X ** County planners approve Consumers Energy solar project in Johnstown TWp. Greg Chandler Staff Writer Despite strong objections from local farmers and neighbors, Barry County planning commissioners have approved plans by Consumers Energy to build a utility-scale solar energy project on close to 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township. On a 6-1 vote Monday night at the Tyden Center, commissioners approved a preliminary site plan and special land use request for the state’s largest energy provider to move ahead with the Spring Creek solar farm project. Consumers brought its proposal to the planning body a little more than a month after the county Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance regulating solar energy projects in Barry County. The solar farm, which is slated to become operational in 2026, is expected to generate 140 megawatts of power—enough to power 25,000 homes or 250 Meijer stores — as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio ofclean and renewable energy projects in response to laws that were passed last year that call for the state to achieve a 100 percent clean energy standard by 2040. That legislation gave utilities the option to bypass local government approval for clean energy projects and seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more. However, Consumers officials say they wantto work cooperatively with local counties on their proposed projects. “Our preferred method is to be community partners, not adversaries,” Consumers land use planner Joe Lawson said. But there was no support from local residents who turned out for Monday’s meeting in having Consumers as a neighbor. Some questioned whether their views were even considered in the commissioners’ decision. “I honestly felt coming here that we would have a chance to really say something, and yet listening to you and your comments, you came with (a decision) before we even arrived,” said Christine Reist, whose property is adjacent to the land where the solar farm is planned. “I don’t feel that you came open-minded to listen to the people that this is going to affect... You -n * i.-'- SHOP LOCAL ll I I iTf 1. II t• /, 1! 1 'M2 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I .1 s *4 V c.il 1 I THE HASTINGS BANNER if II. 4 '•' . fc/'V e "a . >. x • ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 'f » �f 9 * • I 2 www.HasrtngsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 County’s personnel committee works to set 2025 salaries for elected officials 3 I Jayson Bussa Editor A handful of county commissioners, along with the county's administration office, have spent significant time in the past week crunching numbers to determine appropriate pay for elected officials in 2025. This is a newly inherited duty for coun­ ty commissioners that was once handled by the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, which was tasked with setting fair pay for elected officials. The third-party commission offered a number of benefits, including the fact that com­ missioners did not have to set their own salaries, thus, erasing any perception of a conflict of interest. However, the county board grew frustrated with the limitations that were in place by having the compensation commission. On the heelsofCOVID-19, during a period of massive inflation, the county board was able to green-light pay increases and one-time bonus payments tocounty employees, but elected officials missed out on them because the compen­ sation commission worked in two-year increments. The county board voted to scrap the compensation commission last year, and this week they took on the work that the commission otherwise would have. Discussion on pay for elected officials took up a major chunk of last Thursday’s Personnel and Human Services Commit­ tee meeting and then the committee held a special meeting on Tuesday morning to continue that discussion. Administrator Eric Zuzga and Deputy Administrator Luella Dennison provided information to the four committee mem­ bers to help guide their decisions. This included an informal survey of compa­ rable counties to determine what those were paying their elected officials and to see where Barry County landed on that spectrum. Some of the counties included Cass, Clinton, Ionia and Montcalm—all with comparable populations. Another guiding piece of information was a thorough look at the raises that county employees got throughout 2023 and 2024, comparing them to the raises received by elected officials, which { n 1 IMF ij r (0^ f { sr. r 4 ■ ii u t > INUZ C' i IL I ^kl-^ ft<^ OavkJ I I Jackson r t ri ’. ftf F <♦ K«> s I »r- s 4 •As V * *4 T k .f f, (•* k r, R ^4 I 4 1 J I •I * • I* 4 I, b t •,T-' F David Hatfield (left) holds up a spreadsheet that outlines salaries and salary increases for county employees and elected officials during Tuesday morning’s special meeting of the Personnel and Human Services Committee. Photo by Jayson Bussa were set in stone by the compensation commission. In June of 2023, employees got an ad­ ditional 3 percent increase in pay, which was in addition to the raise they received from 2022 to 2023. Employees saw an additional 5 percent increase in their wages in 2024 and are slated to receive another 3 percent increase in 2025. Meanwhile, elected officials were granted 2 percent increases for 2023 and 2024 by the compensation commission. According to data compiled by county administration, if elected officials had received those same raises, they would be making roughly 4.6 percent more. To catch up with county employees, the personnel committee is proposing an 8 percent increase in pay for 2025. Salaries would be: ' — Prosecutor: $121,596 (current 2024) to $131,009.36 (in 2025) — Sheriff: $100,048 to $107,793.61 — Treasurer: $76,854 to $82,804.12 — Clerk: $79,327 to $85,469.12 “He’s a staple in the community and already has a great relationship with many of the school staff members, par­ ents and kids,” Reizin said. “I know that the children’s safety is his top priority.” Doster received approval as the school’s new SRO from the Delton Kel­ logg Board of Education at the school board meeting on Sept. 17. DK Schools Superintendent Jeremy Wright said the Delton Kellogg BOE prioritizes safety at the school. “Chief Doster has a great deal of - DELTON COMMUNITY AUCTION For more photos, go to deltoncommunityauction.com Auctioneer’s Note: This is a fine grouping of quality items donated and consigned by our community including guns & ammunition, vehicles, shop tools, collectibles, and much more. Items being consigned daOy • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT . BUILDING MATERIALS . HOUSEHOLD & FURNITURE . COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES • GUNS. BOWS, HUNTING GUNS SELL @ NOON • SPORTING GOODS EQUIPMENT . LAWN & GARDEN . CARS, TRUCKS ATVs & GUNS SELL @ NOON - AND MUCH MORE w: u •H — Drain commissioner: $73,465 to $79,152.24 — Register of deeds: $73,557 to $79,252.25 These amounts still need to be ap> proved by the full board of commis­ sioners. Compensation for these elected officials can also be adjusted, but not reduced. County commissioners were in the same boat, but setting their compensa­ tion was a bit trickier. Compensation for commissioners must be set before the start of their four-year term, and it must cover all four years no adjustments during the term. The personnel committee suggested the same 8 percent raise for 2025 to catch up. This bumps a commissioner’s salary from $13,646 to $14,702.03 and the chair’s pay from $14,729 to $15,869.13. Moving forward through their term, they ’ ve suggested 2 percent raises each year. “A large part of our decision to elimi­ nate the compensation commission was «• i our frustration and displeasure over not being able to make the same adjustments for elected officials that we were making for everybody else,” said David Hatfield, who chairs the Personnel and Human Services Committee. “So, that’s the historic part of what we’re dealing with. That was our primary justification.” Secondly, we talked about, or we asked, a sub-group that was an ad hoc committee to look at how we might best behave going forward without having the compensation commission. That group reported back that our thinking (should be that) ... anything we did going for­ ward would be to basically minor what all of our other employees were getting. It was the idea that we need to continue to reference what everyone else is doing and we don’t want our elected officials to fall behind that.” Hatfield added that the county is over­ due for a formal compensation study, as the most current one is from a decade ago. '’S’? experience and knows the community,” Wright said. “It is great to have a school board so committed to student safety and a supportive community.” Officer Doster will work part-time as an SRO at the schools. Wright said Doster would be a great help. “He will be instrumental in helping us finalize and implement our safety plan. Wright said. Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stonebumer said Doster is a valuable asset to the community. Barry County Planning and Zoning Position Opening The Barry County is accepting applications for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to develop and maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data using ESRI GIS software. Creates GIS related products for a variety internal and external customers. Responsible for the acquisition, creation, analysis, and maintenance of GIS data and I 148^ * 4 : It J, ^^■'^hnOeeftS. I tf a9 . >■ ;< I ■, # j!S(i I I A* * 4# •• *» A * * It V 4 A FJ I U' * I t 11 I haiMhlmsifCiWlr's Mpotisra pofiq, ultimately appfO'ied I 4 “He will do a great service to the com­ munity and school system. I very much approve and support his efforts to do so,” Stonebumer said. “The Prairieville Police Department is proud to assist in this community service.” Like Stonebumer, Barry Township Su­ pervisor Barry Bower agreed that Doster is an excellent choice for a school SRO. “Officer Doster will be a great fit for the school community. He knows the school staff and so many of the students and their parents,” Bower said. “He truly loves Delton. The school is lucky to have his expertise.” Doster s decades of policing service span four police departments, includ­ ing Otsego, Niles, Prairieville, and Barry Township. His last stop in Barry Township included over 14 years, with approximately nine years as police chief. Sara Reynolds has three daughters who attend Delton Elementary School. She said having an SRO is a good change for the school district. “I am very excited. It was definitely time to take this next step for everyone’s safety,” Reynolds said. “I can't thank urr* hlhg r-w £3E£ii KiiiamBraiiSiE bSB'Cm'iHaE- of Cm spaajj^'v 3QS) i 3JS5 to ®^isies •«UK»» . >> 1 MS you Utt , ’‘Mite • •5te. •* I « 1 .., <1 V3 41 enough for stepping up and filling this role. I think I can speak for the whole community and say we are all grateful for this. 5^ «b 4 appropriate metadata. The base pay rate is $26.49 per hour. arH 9 *c. * A >4 2008 CRfevycdbalt 0 & IH. I t. 4 Saturday, September 28th, at 10:00 AM VFW #422, Stoney Point Road, Delton, MI 49046 rii«< t ’ I I r explained. “Now, he’s a part-time police officer for the Prairieville Township Police Department and will be the Delton Schools SRO. Doster will wear his uniform as an SRO and have a PTPD police car.” Reizin also said that with Doster’s decades of law enforcement experience in the area, he has already built trust in the community. i ( ? Is Sr* Continued from Page 1 AUCTION wy > L DOSTER I VS Please send a cover letter and resume to: Jim McManus, Planning & Zoning, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. A job description is available at www. barrycounty.org, or by contacting Planning & Zoning, 269-945-129o" Rkowei Ik' •t » r>1 J*. V — r p.: /• -4 1* *• < jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. *i=s»*“ =>■"'.■ u< • Dd,o,c., Dewc) McCoy (269) 271-6653 • dewcyniccoy5@gniail Terry Armour coin .com Hi 1 ^• If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings. 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Single Copy..................... ...... $1.50 * ^mocutS * ?. % ■ 2024 ©2024 Jams Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Printed In the U.S. 'H Xi t «< \ X 1 I s. % ft ■sift. �V y •I '5 , n wwwHastingsBannercom I I J ’Ml h the HASTINGS BANNER 3 Thursday, September 26, 2024 ‘ 9 Charlton Park celebrates completion of accessibility project 4 • 4 **♦ *' Jayson Bussa 1 •J .^*1 *’ AT>J 3 a I a xr < *u,%i fV 1 1 Editor A portion of Historic Charlton Park is a little bit easier to maneuver now thanks to recent renovations. Last week, a few dozen people gath­ ered at the sprawling park to celebrate the completion ofan accessibility project that took place over the summer. Financially fueled in part by a grant from AARP, Barry County Parks and Recreation was able to add features to the park’s historic village to make it more accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and others with mobility issues. A concrete sidewalk was installed be­ hind five buildings with ramps extending fi'om the sidewalk to those buildings. Those buildings included the Sixberry House, Lee School, Hastings Township 'A 9 i I < 4 I I j Hall, Hall House and the barbershop. “(Accessibility) has been a topic of conversation the entire time I've been on the park board so this is very exciting to finally make some serious progress on accessibility to the buildings," said Darryl Cheeseman, chairman for the Barry Coun­ ty Parks and Recreation Commission. Part of why we considered this project such a success is that the way we did it we were able to maintain the historic look on the front of the buildings but have everyone be able to get in the back,” Cheeseman added. With a focus on accessibility, park offi­ cials now look to other potential projects, such as adding more sidewalks and mak­ ing accessibility alterations to the park’s two-story museum. I r- 1 EK * 9 4 1 ▼ r 4 Z xJ> & ft I J li si p# I f' I *ir-. * I • ■ I II f I lx Darryl Cheeseman (center), chairman for the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, cuts a ribbon during a ceremony at Historic Charlton Park last week. Photo provided j •> r n V TYDEN sat s SSSS. $1 ' 5;^$ SB:? ^ere M s - I SSS*"** ^wpiiiai pfCQj HKlt ?**• S'*!"*.;-'® « Il ''®eni J w1 '«I * rar •We •Hl % f • w ’• ** \«Aaiuj Ifl fjJUjj. '’JWCliUU. e county is over- ip f A to 6*4J 13 Ul *•* Continued from Page 1 Authority to transfer tax credits allotted for the original project, something that had never happened before. That speaks a lot to the advocacy of this community, which wrote letters and continued to say ‘This so important and we can’t afford to lose these tax credits, ’” said Bonnie Gettys, president of the Bar­ ry Community Foundation, which was instrumental in the project. General Capital used Tyden Lofts to create workforce housing, which is different from low-income housing. Workforce-attainable housing refers to housing developments with rents attain­ able for those who are employed but may still struggle to pay for market-rate housing. Workforce housing does not aim to provide for low-income residents or those with no income. Workforce-at­ tainable housing has been increasingly used as a required criterion for housing developments to receive funds from MSHDA or other state organizations. Strautmanis said that he often encoun- ters communities that don’t make that key distinction. "I can’t stress enough ... we’re in com­ munities where there still isNIMB Y-ism,” he said, referring to an acronym that stands for ‘not in my backyard.' “That’s partly because of the misun­ derstanding of what affordable housing is and who the properties and apartments service. We’re always doing battle, we’re always telling a story. But here we didn’t have to tell a story because I think this community understood it.” General Capital also offered to purchase the county-owned building next door that once housed the county’s Friend of the Court but has sat empty now for years. The county did not sell the property but instead sold a slice of the parking lot and agreed to various easements. “(Former administrator) Michael Brown from Barry County was great to work with,” Strautmanis said. "He under­ stood and he helped get the commission to approve a concept of selling off some land while maintaining the use of the future of that building. ...It was a great result.” Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava tipped his cap to General Capital. Tn I L •w 43'1 I I I I 4 I L r t ’rtt. * - •♦i / i ' } - -19^ :• k s r 1 I • f ' . V J • I W i "1 A f . I ’ V* I I < f b X I I % fl 4 I I 4ft* •* * * • < r"' . <e ...4 I r ) r if M) I • t • i Attendees of Sept. 18’s ribbon cutting for Tyden Lofts in Hastings admire some of the facility's dbcor, including this old photo of State Street. "It would have been really easy for you to walk away from this project and I really appreciate your communication with the neighbors,” Tossava said. “I think the neighbors really, really accept- ed this project” Tossava had just one question for Strautmanis. When’s the next project?" he said with a smirk. "^'“SoirailOBeisfroniadecadeago, / f 4 New undersheriff hire brings up county’s nepotism policy, ultimately approved I I I . ' 1- Waiilisjiaiotejsjy Kr Wiocairaidto^ ia:;o52i a H 5?c®ib:' 4 “ft* erai service to theca sdxjol q’stem. I very mild ip; ml apt his efforts to de 50, Stfloettinier ail “The PrairieviJk s b H? pnoo.' Ob Dosiff iriD lilt pan-ie as tT-'LteSe /'i'jiSe nSROiicsbittsailDi® anSROlfesMMDosler ’ woddbei^help, s Issft ikrikiiSiiaKiSalblKip^ is proud to assist i LiTSiODetm,BanyTown^^^^ penkrBanj'BoweragreedthatDost? BSifliKlIeiiiclioiceforaschoolSRO falEEisHjtatfflApbi .(faDoadbea the jW ramitih; He ssisis^ fit for li toilkMSiP™'® iiiJjiijsoiMi'oflbesliKlHiisaBUB Ite i 1 * I**?■**?2? IlesdnilBliclytolBwhisoqMiK OtSff's decades of policing sene H to police depaimeniS; W aisetioilvciB"? t _ ----- 1 Aim' »«»• 4 andZaiii? 1 Positioi rI > 46 , I , excited- It was 1 iolec** I ( fl f 2 Jtitf r ft** ..X i Jayson Bussa Editor Before Barry County’s new undersherifiTcould report for duty on Oct. I, the department had to first seek clear­ ance from the Barry County Board of Commissioners due to a standing nepotism policy. Earlier in the month, Sheriff Dar Leaf announced that he intends to bring on former veteran of the depart­ ment Kevin Erb to serve as his new undersheriff following the departure of Jason Sixberry. But, because Erb’s daughter, Jacque­ lyn, currently works in the department as a cadet, the move went against the county’s standing nepotism policy that slates no immediate family members may work in the same department as each other without first being approved by the Board of Commissioners or the board’s Personnel and Human Services Committee. "Whether or not it has been done in the past, it came up,” County Ad­ ministrator Eric Zuzga said during last week’s meeting of the personnel committee. Obviously with Kevin coming back, it’s now an issue you need to decide if that’s acceptable to you,” he said the commissioners on the committee. Erb previously served with the de­ partment for decades before leaving to briefly serve with the Lake Odessa Police Department. As he looks to t Jayson Bussa ijiil 01^ i return, this time as undersheriff, he needed clearance to work at the same sherilTs office as his daughter, even though he is not her direct supervisor. The personnel committee sorted through the situation and consulted with Sheri ff Dar Leaf to discover that Erb’s daughter has two supervisors she reports to before him. And, if a disciplinary issue ever was elevated to his level, he would recuse himself. The Board of Commissioners signed off on an exemption to the nepotism policy in this case but on a 5-3 vote. Jon Smelker, Bob Teunessen and Bruce Campbell voted against it. During the personnel meeting, though, Leaf said that there are two other instances where family members are serving in the sherifiTs department and that it has been that way for a long time. “We’ll lake it back and explore the issue and see what we need to do, if anything,” Zuzga concluded. “Let’s not continue to create excep­ tions without consulting us,” said Dave Hatfield, vice chair ofthe county board and chairman of the personnel com­ mittee, directing his statement to Leaf. it’s in policy,” I’m serious Hatfield added. "We don’t fly fast and loose with policy.” Zuzga, who is only a month into his tenure as administrator, said that his office will be able to catch any violations of the policy during the onboarding process. 14 1 5 Hastings homecoming parade slated for Friday Editor J Some pomp and circumstance will lead into Friday night’s football game between the Hastings Saxons and Battle Creek Pennfield. Friday night will mark the homecom­ ing football game for the undefeated Saxons as they take on the I -3 Panthers. Before the game, the school is planning a small homecoming parade. The parade begins at the high school on South Washington Street and will line up on the east side of the building. pZ ft.*. z>s*' * ♦ / f *n I «5l<2 fuihom Ki dl* ♦ * I The parade will then head east on South Street, north on Church Street, west on Clinton Street, and, finally, south on Young Street to arri ve at the football field. The parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. and step oflTpromptly at 5 p.m. The Hastings High School marching band will lead the way for a parade that will also feature various clubs and sports teams from the district. The parade will also feature the homecoming court and this year’s grand marshal — Scott Allan, who recently retired after working for the district for 40 years. Financial t 1 FOCUS 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SlPC Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Do you need to fear retirement? If you’re planning to retire in a few' years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: "What sort of retirement can 1 afford?” It's a good question — because the answer can make a big difference in your ability to enjoy life as a retiree. And retirement can indeed be enjoyable, ex­ citing and fun. Consider this from a recent survey by Edward Jones and AgeWave: A majority of respondents said retirement should be looked at as a whole new chapter of life, and not just a time for rest and relaxation. In other words, people are viewing retirement as a chance for new experi­ ences and new opportuni­ ties, rather than a time to simply wind down. But if you’re going to make the most of your retirement which could last two or even three decades — you need to be financially prepared. This preparation can involve many steps, but here are some of the key ones: • Decide what your retirement lifestyle will look like. How you choose to spend your retirement years can make a big dif- ference in the financial be in to delay taking So­ resources you’ll need. For cial Security. example, if you plan on • Consider adjusting traveling the world, you your investment portfolio. might need more income For most of your working than if you were to stay years, you may have in­ close to home and pursue vested mostly for growth your hobbies. If you can — to increase your assets envision your retirement as much as possible. But lifestyle and estimate how growth-oriented investmuch money you’ll need ments are also, by nature, to support it, you can help riskier, so when you rereduce some of the uncer- tire, you should review tainties you might face your portfolio to deteronce you do retire. mine whether you need • Review your income to move it toward a more somres. During retire- conservative position. ment, you'll likely need Also, more conservative to draw on all your in­ investments may provide come sources, so it’s a more current income in good idea to know what the form of interest payyou'll have available. ments. However, even in such as your IRA, 401(k) retirement, you may need and other investment ac- some investments with counts. You’ll also need growth potential if you to decide when to take want to keep ahead of inSocial Security — if you flation. wait until your full retire­ Retirement is certainly ment age (probably be­ a major milestone in your tween 66 and 67), you’ll life — and adjusting to it gel much larger monthly can take some time. But benefits than if you start- there will be much less to ed taking them at 62. And fear ~ and much more to here's another variable: enjoy — if you’ve done earned income. Even if what you can to prepare you've retired from your yourself financially. career, you might, if you desire, use your acquired This article was writ­ skills in a consulting or ten by Edward Jones for part-time puii-umc position. pusmun. The me use by your local Edward more you can cam, the Jones Financial Advisor, less you may have to Echvard Jones. Member withdraw from your in- SlPC vestment accounts and the better position you’ll I 1 1 J i 1 I t I �A I I 1 A 4 4 w- b t v( 4 wvvw.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 4 Charlton Park to host Fall Harvest Festival and Tractor Show z 9J 9 "T *ZV7 Jayson Bussa Editor .....1^- <*• . % »y Fall just kicked off on Sunday and Historic Charlton Park is not wasting any time leaning into fall festivities. This weekend will play host to the two-day Fall Harvest Festival andTractor Show. The event features a ftill slate of activities on both Friday and Saturday at the park, which is located at 2545 South Charlton Park Road in Hastings. The event runs from 8 a.m. to dusk on both days. ftft The attendance keeps growing at the fall show,” said Daryl Cheeseman, presi­ dent of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Club and chairman of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. “I had to get some numbers for a vendor the other day and we looked up the recent history on that and we’ve been increasing our gate attendance by 50 to 100 people every year. Hopefully, ±e rain in the forecast on Saturday doesn’t mess with us too bad this weekend.” Friday will feature activities such as Corley sawmill demonstrations (run on steam and possibly tractor power), apple ENERGY Continued from Page 1 4 ■■ > V /*r c> I I 4 t ■’ J i ns JT ■ 4 •.I k i. ri * • rt T 3sr A 4 1 9 < ‘H ?r ft I 9 J 1 c I **i-F tr < 9^ I — '—aii^ •V c. I <x J w ^2 >v 9 ■J * >• L I i j 1 i ’ -4 r mini-horse pull. Bottom line: There will be tractors whizzing by eveiywhere. “It’s a smaller (tractor) show but we live in a fanning community and as a farming community, farm equipment is part of our lives,” Cheeseman said. In addition to the scheduled activities, the Fall Harvest Festival andTractorShow wi 11 also play host to a swap meet/flea mar­ ket, food vendors and pumpkin painting. “We put a little bit more focus on kids activities,” Cheeseman said. “It’s a fall show—they’ll do pumpkin painting and rope making and stuff like ±at.” Admission is $7 for adults but free for children 12 and younger. Admission is also free for any exhibitors affiliated '.•IL' f > » r I . > f { 1 t 9*4 •J F 9k-‘ [9^ fr-d B «* J •mJ V Cfli M 11 ri v' 11 AiK t ♦ > I A i I t ♦ ** t 94 '9 / 4 9 ?• I K 9 -J 9 F "■> <»'. '■.S*' w i . *. . JVj •5^'., .... '•*■• & <'¥* * I •V i*M ■brfix K A A collection of vintage and antique tractors will gather at Historic Charlton Park on Friday and Saturday for the annual Fall Harvest Festival and Tractor Show File photo a 1 *'r V/ P.«a4 ulA* with the event. For a full rundown of events, visit charltonpark.org. < ■"ill% 4 9 ' r' F I 9 - 00 YOU REMEMBER? *x-Jii; Si I i t. IF i. :?.• I .10 5 «*3F } ri 14^ •■fl I irfl^ I I’d I* i' way... (Renewable energy facilities) have lower operational costs, lower maintenance costs than traditional production avenues (and) reduced environmental impacts.” Consumers has also been phasing out coal-fired power plants as part of its evolution toward clean and renewable energy sources. The utility has only one such plant left in existence in the state - the J.H. Campbell plant located between Holland and Grand Haven in Ottawa County, which is scheduled to be shut down early next year, Lawson said. The county solar ordinance limits the total height for a principal-use solar energy system to 16 feet, when measured from the ground to the top of the system when oriented at its maximum tilt. Other structures aside from a solar panel, such as a substa­ tion, can be up to 45 feet in height when measured from the ground. The total area of a single principal-use SES, including all components, can­ not exceed 1,500 acres of all partici­ pating lots. The Spring Creek project would have a footprint of 750 acres, according to a Consumers fact sheet. A solar energy system must be located at least 100 feet away from to date. Really, what they are is the Model-T of the car industry,” Hubka said. “My friend tells me they can’t even get the actuators to turn these things properly. So if they can’t turn them, how can ±ey produce power?” Hubka also doesn’t believe that once the solar project completes its expected 30-year life cycle, the soil can be restored so the site can become productive farmland again. “My idea is you do the right thing, vote no on this and make the state approve it if Consumers wants to go that way,” he said. But County Commissioner David Hatfield, who serves as the county board’s representative on the plan­ ning commission, said such a move would result in the county losing any sense of control over the project. He said in its solar ordinance, the county has imposed stricter screening and other requirements that the state would not require if Consumers were to go directly to MPSC for approval. “I think we owe Consumers Power a real thank you fortheir willingness to work with our stricter requirements, any property line of a non-partici­ rather than taking the easy route and pating lot, and a principal-use SES going to Lansing (for approval),” with a capacity of 50 megawatts or Hatfield said. “This may not be ideal, more must be at least 100 feet away but it’s certainly far better than what from any public or private right-ofwe would get if it was a project that way or easement. The structure must was approved by Lansing.” be at least 300 feet away from any Under the county’s solar ordinance, existing non-participating home or a principal-use solar energy system other dwelling unit. The SES must such as the one planned for the Spring also abide by fencing, screening, Creek site can take up no more than landscaping and ground cover re­ 20 percent of land that has been des­ quirements set forth in the ordinance, ignated as “prime farmland” by the according to county documents. U.S. Department of Agriculture and To meet the fencing requirements identified on the “preserved land” of the ordinance, Consumers plans to and “prime farmland” location maps erect a game fence around the site, on the county master plan. Such sys­ which would differ from a typical tems are allowed as a special land chain-link fence. use in areas zoned for agricultural, “The game fence is a little less rural residential, light industrial and intrusive to the eye. It does meet general industrial use, according to the 8-foot-tall height requirements county documents. of the ordinance, and it allows for Solar energy systems cannot be some wildlife movement as well,” erected on parcels of less than 80 acres Lawson said. in size in the agricultural and rural resi­ Evergreen trees would be planted to dential zoning districts and less than 20 fill in gaps in the natural vegetation acres in ±e industrial zoning districts, to comply with landscaping require­ according to county documents. ments ofthe ordinance. Ground cover The total coverage area for the plantings have been presented to and Spring Creek solar project is 1,925 approved by the Barry County Con­ acres 1,476 in Johnstown Townservation District for stabilizing the ship plus another 449 acres to the soil, Lawson said. south in Calhoun County’s Bedford Construction on the Spring Creek Township. Consumers Energy pur­ solar project is scheduled to get chased the land from Spring Creek underway in June of next year, with Farms, a family-owned dairy farm the facility expected to begin full that continues to operate at the site. operations in the summer of 2026, >, In addition to the solar project, Con­ Lawson said. sumers will also have a biodigester Commissioner Jack Nadwomik of at the Spring Creek property that will Delton was the lone no vote on the convert methane from cow manure to project approval. renewable natural gas, or RNG. Some minor changes in the site plan The Spring Creek project is one sti need to be made, but they can of 46 utility-scale solar projects that be approved by county Planning and Consumers has in the works around the Zoning Administrator Jim McManus state, as the utility has set a goal ofadd­ without Consumers having to present ing 8,000 megawatts of utility-scale a brand new siip nior* commission — new site plan, solar power by the 2040 target date Chairman John LaForge said. for the state to reach the 100 percent Consumers Eneigy provides natural clean energy standard required under gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million Public Act 235, Lawson said. customers and serves all 68 counties in “Renewables have been increas­ the Lower Peninsula. The company emingly cost-competitive in relation to ploys about 8,200 workers, La wson said. other forms of energy production,” Anyone wishing to contact ConLawson told commissioners. “We sumers with questions about the have large users that are demanding bpnng Creek project may email the (renewable energy) from us, so we are utility at POBoxSpringCreek@cmobliging by doing it in a cost-effective senergy.com. I L f cider making, a tractor parade, games and a garden tractor fun pull. The next day will open with a pancake breakfast that starts at 7 a.m. followed by many of the same activities, while also including a kids pedal pull, a tractor pull and a 9 * i i I c ' lOllS'^' * I I *.'^4 1191 y? — O“ a r ;f\ *VjB 4 4^ r*** •’ A ’ A** 1. I Ik- * ft • Defel^' xI3:3.^ I, 9 •» c M R ♦? I i fl ■'^, ?' *< * b >f > *1 F . F • I aiiCHK^ if'' I 1 I apCta;*" « . 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The rides were arranged by church member Dan Carpenter , who works for Red Baron. Church member Lisa Iberte (in the gondola . with sunglasses) is pictured riding with several Bible school participants. i >6,-. U, > 2§5 i «K **ft 5St ■^Oil’ I < X »4 *•» < - ■ *;■ » « » ’• * ^'aiiiig *^21: ( «3aci« > 010 YOU SEE? k « * » ' I <. '=B«,e r t* A C. < » *9 * .''1 ; *9e.; ;V i r\» 4 k, • <ft A A < s ft 4 5 JiCCs’' >• \ ft Bk I > * '**11 u.***^* V ^*1 •». *’ • f • V ' r- 1V »I * L*» ft ect, ft r 7 V 4 ft I .t 'f »" '*> I 1 rA 1• ri' * > a 9b. MB.Vcn 4 * ljj£iC(^^ Clftii Of lUM f c * 1?^ I ■Fr J t > 1 REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD cr These 19 Individuals p», d hlstorymaking 1964 Maple Valle, graduating class. They gathered for a 60th das'; J reunion on Sept. 14 During the event, held at the Maple Grove Township Hall in Nashville class members that traveled from as far awau ac Pir. . .......... '■-*<’"*1110, “ wstoi,.making s,ai„ pha, w’re iha “I??*?’""’ were the first senior class from the new Maple Valley district that resulted from the consolidation u former — ...V, Nashville ..ao.ivuie and aiiu Vermontville Vermontville school distrirtQ 'un of the ■ senior year of classes and other school act SilJ building in Nashville while the nlw S'e^"i building in Nashville while the was being built between Nashville and VermStville S 1 campus the Spring of 1964 and the ooeninn nf the n graduation in building that fall marked the last time h XSoohIP^ * o... W K Ke.O0, < c I T I ! L i ^c5sa M:: J V I walk the 1 I ■ .‘•MSS’.? ♦ ♦ I :A \ VaWKV’t �A Q I c* ■ ' r. r I * s 7‘ * ik Is I * L« S; # VI 'V' J :\Ai n< % .•l.l » A t f b*r V. t www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER * I 1 'A d Delton Community Auction and Casino Night this weekend to benefit several organizations .’I A ■1 ■B*. *sir«. ■’*.. * % -a . -• I*" ' > I 1 «• ' f . -A * >• ixTF' ■ *•.- ft At I ;4 4 & iT« ■9. I1 »/ • \ t-JH'. «) w . » r < 1C SSI r • r 4* 0^ < l4«lb 4 S ks, 1 t. —B a 4 <4 4 •< 1 >• > V <> ♦ •r-T* .*«« I A “T > .u ¥r* i f; t 3« I LI > I #> * 5 City council approves closure of Green Street for another night of trick-or-treating I k J Thursday, September 26, 2024 ■ ,'♦ imr** « <A »*< »£ » * <« A > > • *<*• t « • A 4 rV > e • t*. / \b 1^ K >* i * « « % V V * A * • r •* > 4 1 1 r« i.' ' ' • AV ■er * * *<*■ •W Of ftw. 'Ki AriibrALS I ’'v *.’ r >■«_»' ^■5 # I I i II Jr .J i. * w 1 ■^Srsac]^ w I." • ’“'SfEaea ?fss XtSi J Lit* W* iac ' «* 1. ia-pi> QiOL-S « •z I W B I k * •< 14 1 A 1 • I I r i I* C^J I ) ItiDyWSOAB «« fseSfi '• Bat Creek and gave MM »!!»»**■?!' • IB l^f^te good* will 055*® ' Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer Some big-ticket items are on the auction block this weekend and it’s all to raise funds for various non-profit organizations. Marsha Bassett, president ofthe Delton Kellogg Education Foundation and Re­ vitalize Delton, along with Revitalize Delton Treasurer Dewy McCoy, are in­ viting the community to attend the Delton Community Auction and Casino Night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 422 on Stoney Point Road in Delton. Casino Night tickets are still available and cost $40. Call McCoy to order tickets at 269-271-6653. All proceeds go to Revitalize Delton, VFW Post 422, Delton Kellogg Educa­ tion Foundation, and other non-profit organizations. The auction starts at 10 a.m. on Satur­ day, Sept. 28. Visitors can preview items at 9 a.m., and casino night begins at 7 p.m. “We have far exceeded our expecta­ tions and the generosity of the residents as over 90 percent of the items have been donated,” McCoy said. Donated items could include lawn and garden equipmenL tools, coins, boats, cars, cycles, ATVs, trailers, sporting goods, high-valued jewelry, farm equipment, vacation destination packages, concert or sporting event tickets and more. Organizers had plenty of space to store items. McCoy said he is grateful to ±e community for donating space to store many items of all sizes. “We have six storage locations, all in the Delton vicinity. Buckland Insurance, Mid Lakes storage, Chapple Realty, and others have been wonderful,” McCoy said. “A local farmer supplied bam storage at the last minute as we were 11 running out. McCoy said the collection of already r» fiSs 58336 1 * . * Bn Many auction items have been donated for the upcoming Delton Community Auction, including a Ferguson tractor, pictured here. Photos provided mh' s t* > A* U. , «w s,-*® .. ?Xi?^ donated auction items kept growing. “We have both a Holiday Rambler RV and two travel trailers in the auction. The John Deere Gator is a 2021 UTV — very' popular in Barry County with farmers, industry and hunters,” McCoy said. “We also have a 2009 Ford F250 4x4 pickup with 70k miles.” Visit the auction website for a full list of items and more updates at deltoncommunityauction.com. “After the auction, we are having a fantastic casino night at VFW fi-om 7 to 9 p.m. with DJ entertainment and a charity live auction with autographedTed Nugent bow hunting collection, Kevin VanDam autographed fishing rods, and KVD fishing gear collection,” McCoy explained. The live auction will feature exclusive items such as race car crew jackets from Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon. There is no extra charge for food and beverages. Plus, the $40 ticket covers the cost of food and drinks. A L I I f t V ►'W . i ^•r « r I 4 k ♦ I J. 4 i r't 99^ ! 4 I i l£l. W .1.1 ,1-H-' t V i 4 r 9 4 P A J Visitors to Sept. 28's Delton Community Auction and Casino Night can bid on a John Deere Gator XUV. pictured here. .Jltfr z r 4.1* I 1 I A I 2> / J I I >. t p •i Al w. .* * f I r:. 4J * I f 1 /'I 1 I I I >- t 1 Green Street in Hastings is very festive each year during Halloween, hned with a variety of elaborate decorations. The city plans to shut down a stretch of the road to vehicular traffic to accommodate trick -ortreaters again this year. File photo by Hunter McLaren Jayson Bussa Editor An annual Halloween tradition in Hastings will continue this year as the Hastings City Council approved the closure of a popular stretch of downtown road that serves as ground zero for trick-or-treating. I The council approved a motion on L Monday to close a portion of Green F vtrAAf l/^r'otazl kaiitrw ___ j Street located between South Broadway Avenue and South Cass Street on Oct. 31 from 4:45 to 8 p.m., holding off vehicular traffic while hoards of kids collect candy. The closure is routine for the city, which has recognized that the stretch of Green Street has become a hub for trick-or-treaters — even more so when the road is blocked off to traffic. “It’s just become a tradition and 1 think the amount of traffic we get in that location is why we continue to have (the closure) there,” said Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly of the Hastings Police Department. “People know to I :«W- go there and we get so many visitors from out of town. If we didn’t have that area shut down, I don’t know if they would necessarily go to other locations.” Kelly said that the stretch of Green Street is the only roadway that her department shuts down for the special night. Resident volunteers, the Hastings Fire Department and the Hastings Police Department all offer support to ensure safety and a smooth event. 1 remember last year someone saying something to me about ‘How come they don’t do this up some­ where on Woodlawn or somewhere else?,”’ said Council Member Terry Stenzelbarton. Kelly, who is currently managing the department in the absence of Chief Dale Boulter, who has been sidelined because of an accident, said that the department is open to suggestions from all areas of the community. 4( CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - Thursday 9/26, Friday 9/27, and Saturday 9/28. 9am5pm. 2519 W. State Rd, Hastings. Fishing equipment, garage carriage lights, ladies size L clothing, kitchen items and more. HUGE CRAFT SALE - Inside sale September 19,20, and 21. 9am3pm. September 27 and 28,8am3pm. 9510 Babcock Rd, Belleview. PETS Email mmacleo(l@mihomepaper.com I I / 4 K AKC FRENCH BULLDOG puppies for sale. Born July 18. Vet checked and 2nd shots. Ready to go. 517505-1879 EMPLOYMENT •« • w. 1. i rn 1 % If you see news happening, or if you jusf want us to know about something going on I I I 1 &KIIS yOUKiCOOP! I / J ( I I I I itLi *, .• I Each year, 300 million pairs of sneak­ ers wind up in landfills. The Delton Kellogg Partners in Education (PIE) is teaming up with Sneakers4Good to accept used sneaker donations to help continue Delton Kellogg’s educational opportunities while giving used running shoes a second life. Each pair donated raises money for DK PIE. The group hopes to raise $2,500 from the donation drive. Locals can drop off their gently worn tennis shoes at the Delton Kellogg elemen­ tary and middle school entrances between now and Oct. 16. Contributions make a significant difference in ±e lives of others and contribute to a more sustainable future. DK PIE and Sneakers4Good encour­ age locals tojoin this impactful initiative and be a part of a positive change. ^■ir Hastings Public Library’s postcard­ making event is Saturday f I ; Delton Kellogg Partners in Education teams up with Sneakers4Good ------ r » » J' 1 4 4 4 . .• • . V b 'tf *> ' 9tl^ 5 k. •»-4 B t . ''XI' THE HASTINGS BANNER i 4 Group BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. r 7/t. : I / I t i ]0Ss t tf 7 e Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodland Needed: . xlC X It • z 1 f Supply Pastor * .^'*i** J* I We are seeking a pastor from the ELCA or one of our ecumenical partners to lead worship on a part-time basis. The number of Sundays each month is negotiable. Zion is a traditional congregation with a liturgical Sunday worship service. Generous stipend and mileage provided. The Hastings Public Library is hosting a postcard-making drop-in event this Saturday, Sept. 28. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in celebration of World Postcard Day. Here, Lake Seif, HPL's youth assistant, is seen creating a I ! postcard of their own — much like attendees will later this month. Whether !li^ a ir, h *! you want to send a special message to a friend, decorate your space, or p«* J Ksi”'’urf just enjoy some artistic time, this event is aimed toward folks of all ages and skill levels. All are welcome; materials will be provided. Photo provided I ? r 6>/ '' i i-'y f • ♦ ♦ ♦ 4. I "s I bi.' * / 3) If you are interested in leading worship for a congregation of 3545 dedicated and vibrant people of all ages, please contact Martha at 517-230-9274 for more information ?! �I? 1 6 Thursday, September 76, 2024 2 WWW THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com • OBITUARIES VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM John and Patricia Wilkins John and Patricia Wilkins passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2024, while travelling back to Michigan from their home in Florida. John was born in Hastings, Ml and was raised in the Freeport area. His early education was spent attending a one room schoolhouse on Wood School Road, later graduating from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1966. After completing his education John began working as a Casting Carrier at various foundries in the Grand Rapids area. He retired from Betz Industries in 2006. Although John worked very long hours, he always made lime to take his boys fishing and hunting. Pat was born in the Charlotte, Ml area and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1965. Pat continued her education with the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. After completing her education in 1967, she married Larry Turley. Together, Pat and Larry would embark in the ministry at Entrican Bible Church in Michigan and Tippecanoe Bible Church in Indiana. John and Pat both experienced the pain of losing a spouse, but they would later become introduced by John’s sister. Betty, who was also a very good friend with Pat. The couple’s relationship grew, and they were married in 2005. John and Pat loved their church family and especially enjoyed attending Gospel Quartet concerts and socialize with friends. For many years, they escaped the cold winters of Michigan for the warmer climate of Florida, eventually making that their permanent home in Eli Andrew Yoder Sommers of Anderson. 3 IN: mother-in-law, Arline 2020. Ell Andrew Yoder, John and Pat are survived age 73. passed away by their children and n 71 DeLange of Hastings; Bill and September 3, 2024. grandchildren, Alan (Kumiko) .w r Sherry Krcatovich of Alpena; r He was preceded in death Turley and their son Akio. Chuck and Teresa DeLange by his son, Eric Yoder; * Karl (Mollie) Wilkins and of Wayland: Thom and father. Harley Yoder Sr.; J their daughter Meagan, Bonnie DeLange of Sparta; mother, Adaline (Chupp) Adam (Constance) Turley grandchildren, Travis Yoder Yoder; brothers, Harley and their children Alexis, of Hastings, Kylie Yoder Yoder Jr., Henry Yoder and Angelina and Anthony. Aaron and AJ Yoder of Hamilton, infant sister, Shirley Ann. (Tracey) Turley and their children Corey Skylar Veen of Hamilton, He is survived by his wife Paxson Strong of Hastings and great (Rebekka), Ashley (Cody), Graysen and of over 51 years, Debra DeLange; jranddaughter, Ember Yoder of children. Jason and Loretta Yoder of Jaxen, Tim (Louanne) Wilkins and their lastings; several nieces and nephews Hastings; Jerry and Jennifer Yoder of sons Benjamin (Rachael), Ryn (Erika), and some very good lifelong friends. Hamilton; Melissa and Aaron Veen of Elijah, and Ethan, great grandchildren Hamilton: siblings, Bill and Virginia He will be loved and missed by all Mila and Neyland, John’s sibling’s: Brandow of Pierson; Richard and who knew him. Carol Bidelman, Betty Silsbee, and Jim Dianna Baas of Sparta; Raymond Memorial and celebration of life will be on (Jan) Wilkins. Also surviving are Pat’s and Sally Yoder of Hastings; Sharon October 12. 2024 at Coats Grove Church. siblings: Rev. Arnold (Darlene) Bracy. Vesta Losen, Ronald Bracy, Marsha (Jesse) Keesling, and Becky (Steve) Verna Lancaster Ruley. John and Pat also leave behind j many nieces and nephews too numerous I Verna Mae (Colvin) Lancaster Michigan and spending time .A/ to count. I 4 died peacefully in her Colorado with her children, grandchildren They were preceded in death by John's Springs home among family and great-grandchildren. ? parents Shirley and Dorothy Wilkins, his and friends on September 10, When not rooting for the 2024. wife Linda Wilkins. Pat’s parents Ellis Michigan State teams she A Born in Hastings, Ml, on r and Ardis Bracy, her brother Donald loved, she and her friends A April 6,1935, Verna was the crocheted nearly 500 hats for Bracy and her husband Larry Turley. sixth of seven children of newborns and the needy in Memorial services for John and Pat Elmer and Ina (Bailie) Colvin >: Colorado Springs. Wilkins were held Friday, Sept. 20. 2024 (the first child died after a few Verna was preceded in death at the Nashville Baptist Church, located 4 days). She was the last of her by her parents, Elmer and Ina; at 312 Phillips Street Nashville, ML family’s generation to pass on. El^B an infant sister; sister, June Guests were invited to remain at the Verna grew up in Hastings, Vandenburg and her husband, church for a time of fellowship and graduating from Hastings High School Bob; brother, Floyd Colvin and his wife, luncheon in the Lester DeGroot Legacy in 1953. She married Kenneth Lancaster Kate: siste, Elaine White and her husband, (also of Hastings), and they had five center. A graveside service following the Duane: sister, Mert Clark and her children. After her divorce from Ken, luncheon was conducted privately. husband, Dick; and sister, Doris Colvin. Verna worked at E. W, Bliss in Hastings Funeral arrangements have been She is survived by her sons, Rick for many years before moving to Lansing, (Liz), Mark (Michelle), Ron (Lynn) and entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Ml, where she worked in*the Human daughters, Kendra Ockerman (Tim) and For further details please visit our Resources section of Michigan State Peggy Mosteller (Don). She also leaves a website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net University. legacy of 13 grandchildren and 16 great­ She lived in Lansing until she moved to grandchildren—so far. Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be near Verna will be remembered in a private her oldest son, Rick and his wife, Liz. ceremony in her assisted living home While in Lansing Verna studied to be a among nearby family and the many ,:: Master Gardener and enjoyed gardening, friends she leaves behind. sewing, quilting and embroidery. Her Additional memorials in other locations 5 A fondest memories are of bicycling with % are yet to be scheduled. The family three of her sisters all over southern requests no flowers or gifts. Worship ’ ^ S Togeth er d tn ft ft t ’ r •J 4 4 .4 > fe * 4 * s ib' I s T < f * 4 4 » «8 t yll * B $35® ■ < r- % * • ‘J Iw*.I 1 1 * f- * : s r .w a«®**Sji*xi3f® ’** •r5 t <. rti^ Wb- ..i t l»A_»► V I « I ?»« ^93 if «7«. s£2r::3t"E *V Jtw' * « * V 4 • t• \ * 1 V* •« . : itasr 12* Vr a I z I; ti W* m HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience I** •’«2r ’ -* * ■ I I ■■-' SCHEDULE v< ** IX "i"' Oil ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 8, Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Telephone 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study IJ 12:00 p.m. 'Vebsite: www.hastingsfree WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Emma Miller. Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 203 N. Main. Pastor; Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries; Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (corner of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service i0:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II Sunday. This information on worship services is A V ffl Crapfc/c, 9 [fastings - ^'’5'^554 COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.coni. Sunday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth $ 1699 W. M43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058. ’ 945.47QQ Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Cuisine cooking class, 3;30 p.m.; chess 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Jingle & Min­ gle committee meeting, 8 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Managing Digital Images, 6 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. « —' L'Xi Vi <k T .> s« < s:..K > o"','*<111111 •> * w. * ’la^ .**4^ A. 30: band C % <£ iJ? ii:? 5!1 VI PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS • SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3 - 11^ Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Sept. 1 -30 — Sept. Storybook Walk: “Brown is Beautiful’’ by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Noor Sofi. Join a young Indian-American girl on a hike with her grandparents as she makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, from a nurturing mother bear to deep twisting roots. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Sept. 1-30 — Fall Color Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan’s many tree species. This walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail, Saturday, Sept, 28 - Fall Forest Color Walk, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about the various forest types, how to identify different tree species and their individual contributions to the kaleidoscope of fall colors. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASIIB Fiberglass Products rcrs • IJ) *'^5iadixan provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: F 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Thursday, Sept. 26 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches "The Baron of Arizona.” a 1950 film star­ ring Vincent Price. Vladimir Sokoloff and Ellen Drew. 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept 28 - Rockin' Tots. 10:30 a.m.; Postcard making, 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10a.m. Worship 10 am. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. m£thodist.cQni. Pastor Brian Teed. Assistant Pastor V LIFEGATE flotUKTwk&Eqripmail 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Oct, 1-31 Oct. Storybook Walk“Walk-Mushroom Rain" by Laura K. Zimmerman. Learn about all the incredible things mushrooms do The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Oct, 1-31 ■— The Fungus Among Us. Explore the largely misunderstood yet wonderful world of fungi and their importance in keeping our world clean, growing and well-fed. The walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Thursday, Oct. 3 n. . , ------ —Nature Playdates in the Play Space. 10 tTrL o nature in 1 >5^ insists ? guided and free play time tn th® ° connect your little ones 0 the natural world around them MoreI information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. Visit us online at HastingsBan 4III - »**£?*! ner.com 1 ♦ ♦ ft* '^*^'berd A, a XI ' �S-H V s \ A I >• i www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER *» 7 Thursday, September 26, 2024 *w V. ? -• ’k'l A ‘\ 1123 4 S 'f. *► J^ode, A' Wl Hanchettville, the hamlet that was 1'^, banner JUNE Of k L. < SSI rrim Mapie P JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT V •^3 I 13, 1996 K Ct < A- TURNING BACK THE PAGES > . ■ ’K c. Hiram and Hannah Hanchett were married in 1842. Hannah had arrived in Michigan in 1840 with her parents. Both were bom in New York, Hannah in T ()^V ll .! I,rill, .fro//’ CncTus I Otsego County, and arrived in Michigan separately. In 1855, they purchased acreage on Section 6, I f I Maple Grove Township, Barry County. This land tn Jfu/*/*/,i* bbtHZcv r/zf// was on High Bank Creek and was a natural spot for H mills, as the creek was available for power. I ^'/^‘Z/rzoZ’ c: Hiram must have had some knowledge of milling Jut* •i/t/t/t*r.f* A’MfV'./ '/h, before arriving in Michigan. He proceeded to build Jl' , f S(i /n/t a sawmill and a grist mill within a few rods of each Zr c So other and he was involved in building an operation 2 C«'“ of several other mills, as were members of his fam­ r ily. I A. A Btu/out^ SC High Bar^ Creek, aptly named, as its banks are Kthrfttftn !• //iff T/(f very steep in places, has its headwaters at Bristol r Lake in Johnstown Township, flows north easter­ /So s: V . 30 ly, through Baltimore Township into Maple Grove IC Burtoa. 41 •JO Township ending in Castleton Township, where it 2g£ 'I enters Thomapple Lake, a waterway 18 miles long •i C: a !' ftw «3 with a 20-foot headwater. A Ua »<5 ?5 * O frfrtHctn^ ■^o High Bank Creek powered four mill sites — Barney Mills, 10 miles upstream from Hanchett § J/ Ir Mills; Hanchett Mills; Barryville Mill, five miles it' Uf/ a1 '' I 4/> -/-J . G/i downstream from Hanchett; and Morgan Mill, about ^toZ^/z^z/fj L ■i fO k.n -? one half-mile from the entrance of High Bank Creek 9^ v into Thomapple Lake. un IJT/x Jf JiaU Lucian Hyde, an early settler in Castleton u< e Hf/ X Township, helped to build both the Barryville and ^c^//i Mt/'s/tn/l J the Hanchett mills. Xbtt/tp ;5 v: A mill site, whether a sawmill or a grist mill, gen­ <’ ' a F^^'. ■-’5; erated an area of activity. People coming to the mill Ayf also needed other services. Soon there was a cluster Detail from an 1873 plat map of Maple Grove Township showing the location of Hanchett Mills. of businesses growing up near the mills. Samuel R. Clendian purchased land near the mills and set up a blacksmith shop in 1856. He continued the railroad when the first train passed through the caves revealed the spiral stone structure of the this until his death in 1872. Nashville. The Grand River Valley Railroad, later to rocks overhead. A basswood tree grew on the top of James Hyde, William Howell and Sam White also become Michigan Central Railroad, arrived, chang­ worked in a blacksmith shop near the mill. one cave of rock, where the soil was but spade-deep. ing the way people traveled and shipped goods. Herman Branch had a buggy shop, ground plow Roush put in a bench for fishermen and a standard Ties for building the railroad had been cut by the points and did general repairs in his shop. for dip nets. He formed wading pools by putting in Hanchett sawmill as well as by the Barryville saw­ There was a pickett mill, a general store and severtwo low dams of rocks in the creek bed. He built toi­ mill and no doubt by the Hanchett sawmill in the al houses, four or five by some accounts, built near lets and put in swings and playground equipment. H^ hamlet of Nashville. the mills. Sheds were put up to accommodate the kept the grass cut and the park clean. He considered i Nashville was named for Garaudus Nash, the chief horses and oxen of the customers while grist was it his hobby and his contribution to the community. ' engineer of the Grand River Valley Railroad. Mr. being ground or logs were being sawed. And the word spread, often by gas station atten­ Nash never lived in Nashville, however. Farmers gathered at the store to exchange news dants in nearby villages and places. Artists came In 1869, a drought lowered the water table in of the day. The mills were open year-round and the from Chicago, tourists came and picnickers came Michigan and most of the eastern states. Many small warm± of the stove in the general store attracted the from nearby communities. Family reunions. Camp : streams and little lakes disappeared during that men who came to get warm while telling stories, and Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, school groups and Sunday time. Mills of the times were powered by water in maybe playing a game of checkers or a hand of cards. schools held their events there. the 1840s and 1850s. The small streams didn ’ t have Watching the mills operating was a favorite pastime Every year, some of the churches would bring converts enough power to power the mills and many were for the youngsters of the area, as large logs came down to the park to be baptized in the waters of the stream. ■ closed down. through the mill and were cut into boards. Many of the Camp Fire Girls from Camp Kittaniwa on nearby : Steam power was already available and soon logs were 6 feet in diameter and the boards were often Striker Lake would come in relays to spend several : became the way to power both sawmills and grist left that wide to be used for sheeting. days at the park. mills. Water-powered mills along small streams Large dams were built in High Bank Creek to hold There was seating for more than 200 people at disappeared. the powerful body of water back, furnishing the Hannah Hanchett died of pneumonia on April one time and often there were that many there on power for the mills as it was released into the mill 18, 1874, in the Maple Grove Township home. a weekend day. The voices of thousands of people races and onto the water wheels. There is no record She was buried in Wilcox Cemetery in Maple rang out over the years as people spent happy hours of whether the wheels at Hanchett’s Mills were over Grove Township. Hiram Hanchett remarried on there every summer. Hanchettville was once again a or under wheels. May 31, 1876. He married another Hannah, the place of activity. It is recorded that the water from the dam at widow of James Kenney. Her name was Hannah Mr. Roush died on July 15, 1949, while he was Hanchett Mills was used twice within a few rods. A. Graberg Kenney. still living in one of the houses from the original First, it operated the sawmill and then it turned the Their marriage license gives Hiram’s age as 59 and settlement, overlooking the park. He and his wife, wheel at the grist mill, where wheat was ground into Hannah’s as 56. Their marriage license shows George flour and com was ground into com meal. Cora, are buried in Barryville Cemetery. Marshall of Maple Grove and Susan Marshall of the The buhr stones used to pulverize the flour con­ The land where the park was located now (1996) is same place as witnesses. Valentine Ostroth was the sisted of two horizontal stone dishes, one of which owned by Jackie Morris. The Morrises built the house, ■ Justice of the Peace who married them. was stationary and the other revolved. The faces of bam and bridge which are ±ere now. It is no longer ■ Hannah A. Graberg Kenney Hanchett died in 1893 the stones were furrowed. The turning of the stone open to the public but is a pleasant place for a home. and is buried in Barryville Cemetery next to her first resulted in grinding and cutting of the grain. The Today it is a peaceful spot, with the waters of High husband, James Kenney. Her gravesite is marked by material to be pulverized or ground was fed through Bank Creek running quickly over the stones in the a monument put in place by her daughter Harriet. the center of the upper stone, passed between the creek bed, cutting under the overhanging trees. If Hiram and Hannah Hanchett had four children. stones and was discharged at the circumference. It one listens, one can imagine the “whir** of the saw- ; When Hiram chose to retire, he sold his business is recorded that these stones were imported from mill, the droning of the grist mill and the laughter of: interests to Thomas Holmes. He went to live with his France and were a very hard flint. Remnants of the groups of picnickers enjoying an afternoon of good ’ son, Volney Hanchett of Big Rapids, where he died grindstones have been found in High Bank Creek at food, games and fun. at the age of 93 on Sept. 10, 1910. He was buried in the mill site. Sources: Allegan Barry County History, 1880: Wilcox Cemetery with the first Hannah Hanchett. In 1856, Hiram and Hannah Hanchett purchased Barry County Vital Statistic Records, County The Hanchett mills, which had sawed millions of land from Kenyon Mead. He may have borrowed Courthouse: Nashville 1869-1969: archives of the J board feet and ground tons and tons of grain, were money from James McKelvey for this and placed a Hastings Banner: Ghost Towns in Barry County, no longer operating under the Hanchett management. mortgage on the original piece of land or the mort­ Esther Walton, Nov. 17, 1988: research supplied by ; Hanchettville disappeared as if it had never been. gage may have been on the original piece of land. In Zane Mead. Jackie Morris and Harold Frey. The plat map for Maple Grove Township, printed any event, he defaulted on payment and the piece of in 1895, shows Orlo L. Roush owning the land listed as 40 acres, S W %- SW ‘A of Section 6 was 10 acres of land where the Hanchett mills KV listed as the collateral for the mortgage. The notice had stood and the site began another era. was dated Nov. 26, 1872. The amount of the loan was There was a large gravel pit on the south $260.75, plus $25 for costs if foreclosure actually took side of the creek. Men working at the place. The note was dated June 26, 1857. ‘ . r< ’ gravel pit carried their lunches and ate them Apparently, they were able to redeem the mort­ .1 fiSN 4 beside the creek. Mr. Roush was clearing < gage, as the land was not transferred to anyone else the land he bought for pasture. Willows at that time. e. v*> .S'IT z>‘J *v and other trees and brush were so thick The Hanchetts also previously had purchased land that he couldn’t see his cows, so he cut out on the west side of the Thomapple River in Castleton > the brush and drained the land, running the Township and erected a sawmill there. He then water into the creek. bought the south part of W V2 of NW V2 south of the / Under the trees at the west end, he built a river and deeded it to Charles Hanchett in July 1885. 4^>4 picnic table for the use of the men working There was a brush and sand dam across the river, in the gravel pit. People driving by on the furnishing power to this sawmill. Many of the boards road would see the table in the pleasant sawed during those early years furnished lumber for setting and stop to picnic. So, he cleared the first buildings in Nashville. &1" Cyrus Buxton came to Nashville in 1866 and out more land and built more tables. Then, «b he built a stove and a bridge across High worked at the Hanchett mill in Nashville for a period u‘jfr of five years. He later became a gunsmith and did Bank Creek, from which a path led to a .52 n I M spring. other construction of small machinery. In 1873, a 7*''' mill was built 20-by-6 feet, to house the sawmill. Each year, more tables were built, more ■A': The water rights to operate this mill were purchased stoves were added and he planted trees to ISLw.. from Philip Holler, who later built and operated the beautify the slopes, and High Bank Creek Park came about. mill on the east side of the river, in about 1865. He A monument In Wilcox Cemetery in Maple There was a lookout point on top of the sold this mill to Henry Feighner. for Hiram Hanchett and his first wife, Hannah. : January 1869 was marked by the coming of gravel pit and caves to explore. A visit to 1 I a ’j « SSsss {•J / * *V t 4 5 t E * ■'1 U. w « i; *'5& *1 I t- r f-?: ’ t •a s «Ts -'•7^ A- "’’ste, A I a r ' ^rjE A.' 5 *1 ‘•7“ 1^ I A A .‘Ss^:* B '■^ "a Tirs i'*“*i»S** Ri*4 (•t J « ’al w***3 •v J». 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'■ I s53 I I r i r 7 ♦ ♦ k t 4 .. > �>> ’■J 4 fl; ?a.’ » • 5 ♦ 'W p ■ t*! ..^'z 8 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 J I J- 4 I* HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I z REVISED NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Hope Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control proj- ect (with associated activities) in Guernsey Lake in Hope Township as more particularly described below and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Township Board of Hope Township is 1 acting on the Boards own motion, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes parcels with frontage on or located in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake and is more particularly described as follows: f .9 « . A GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-017-003-10 07-160-027-00 07-018-003-02 07-160-129-20 07-240-026-00 07-017-306-00 07-160-028-00 07-160-085-00 07-160-130-00 07-240-029-00 07-018-003-01 07-160-029-00 07-160-087-00 07-160-132-00 07-240-029-60 07-018-005-00 07-018-006-00 07-018-007-20 07-018-007-24 07-018-007-23 07-018-013-00 07-018-014-00 07-019-003-00 07-019-004-00 07-019-005-00 07-019-010-00 07-019-015-10 07-019-016-10 07-020-030-10 07-020-030-11 07-020-030-12 07-020-030-15 07-020-030-40 07-100-001-00 07-100-002-00 07-100-003-00 07-100-004-00 07-100-005-00 07-100-006-00 07-100-007-00 07-100-007-10 07-100-008-00 07-100-009-00 07-100-010-00 07-160-001-00 07-160-002-00 07-160-004-00 07-160-008-00 07-160-009-00 07-160-011-00 07-160-012-00 07-160-014-00 07-160-015-00 07-160-017-00 07-160-020-00 07-160-021-00 07-160-022-00 07-160-023-00 07-160-024-00 07-160-025-00 07-160-026-00 07-160-030-00 07-160-031-00 07-160-031-40 07-160-032-00 07-160-033-00 07-160-034-00 07-160-035-00 07-160-037-00 07-160-038-00 07-160-039-00 07-160-040-00 07-160-041-00 07-160-042-00 07-160-043-00 07-160-044-00 07-160-045-00 07-160-046-00 07-160-047-00 07-160-048-00 07-160-049-00 07-160-051-00 07-160-052-00 07-160-053-00 07-160-054-00 07-160-056-00 07-160-057-00 07-160-058-00 07-160-059-00 07-160-060-00 07-160-06b00 07-160-088-00 07-160-089-00 07-160-090-00 07-160-093-00 07-160-094-00 07-160-095-00 07-160-096-00 07-160-097-00 07-160-098-00 07-160-099-00 07-160-100-00 07-160-101-00 07-160-102-00 07-160-103-00 07-160-104-00 07-160-105-00 07-160-107-00 07-160-108-00 07-160-109-00 07-160-111-00 07-160-112-00 07-160-113-00 07-160-114-00 07-160-115-00 07-160-116-00 07-160-116-50 07-160-117-00 07-160-120-00 07-160-121-00 07-160-122-00 07-160-139-00 07-160-140-00 07-160-141-00 07-160-142-00 07-160-143-00 07-160-144-00 07-160-146-00 07-160-147-00 07-160-148-00 07-160-150-00 07-160-151-00 07-160-151-50 07-160-152-00 07-160-153-00 07-160-155-00 07-160-156-00 07-160-157-00 07-160-158-00 07-160-159-00 07-160-160-00 07-160-161-00 07-160-327-04 07-160-327-11 07-160-830-00 07-240-001-00 07-240-002-00 07-240-003-00 07-240-004-00 07-240-005-00 07-240-005-10 J '* 1 »■ I* ;-l * 07-245-001-00 07-245-002-00 07-245-003-00 07-245-004-00 07-245-004-50 07-245-005-00 07-245-006-00 07-245-007-00 07-245-008-00 07-245-009-00 07-245-009-50 07-245-010-00 07-245-011-00 07-320-001-00 07-320-002-00 07-320-003-00 07-320-004-00 07-320-005-00 07-320-006-00 07-330-001-00 07-330-001-50 07-330-002-00 07-160-062-00 07-160-123-00 07-240-006-00 it. 07-160-064-00 07-160-124-00 07-240-007-00 07-160-065-00 07-160-125-00 07-240-008-00 07-160-066-00 07-160-127-18 07-240-009-00 07-160-067-00 07-160-127-26 07-240-010-00 07-330-015-00 07-160-068-00 07-240-011-00 07-330-016-00 07-160-069-00 07-160-127-32 07-240-012-00 07-330-016-10 07-160-070-00 07-160-127-38 07-240-013-00 07-330-017-00 07-160-071-00 07-160-128-00 07-240-014-00 07-330-018-00 07-160-072-00 07-160-128-02 07-240-015-00 07-330-019-00 07-160-073-00 07-160-128-04 07-240-016-00 07-330-020-00 07-160-074-00 07-160-128-06 07-240-016-10 07-330-021-00 07-160-075-00 07-160-128-08 07-240-018-00 07-330-022-00 07-160-076-00 07-160-128-10 07-240-019-00 07-017-015-00 07-160-078-00 07-160-128-12 07-240-019-36 07-017-016-00 07-160-080-00 07-160-128-14 07-240-020-00 07-160-081-00 07-160-129-05 07-240-021-00 07-160-082-00 07-160-129-10 07-240-023-00 .u •r’ ’Si <• 't a xV J 4 4*^ «» t, 3 -1 • I «■ • si* l9 <4** •• .4 , 9 J «» ’■it* 1 ^^15-13 * « 4 *•J* •r ,1^ ;>** 9^r>«< 9^ «' I. r J w .j<4 -sH • •< » (»• »C^ I’ 4 4 t* 9^ 07-330-003-00 07-330-004-00 07-330-005-00 07-330-006-00 07-330-007-00 07-330-008-00 07-330-008-20 07^330-009-00 07-330-010-00 07-330-012-00 07-330-013-00 07-330-014-00 9 >» •A > :*i7 JS<>1 2>iM > I* I ) f iJb-rAb Ui '’i; . I I r HP', iM'i .•€* ;♦©* 3HM ;3HH Mi JKJ Mi M4 Mi I ♦♦ I :3mm !'4KM t JMS* •4 )* 9 ;m4 :»r« /1 * 1 1 I LlltX'l .M4 .-iicv 5?’ Ml f :«i 3<4 :155 A ««» EWI :>€<* :94MI •* :>«< «« > -«4 E’WW} ««-3 -Ml -Ml «4 i <• I I i i *4 *1 I r XH -Ml SM 'Ml Ml 14 ^•l«« i^'aHisio »<« > n ? ri u. 4 > 4 ia«i w * e improvements md loe.t»„, iheteS toge'tht'SeVrofMSg $ mEfo,'’6*“‘ ’'"I' "T' “r < -Ml < I to be raised by special assessment in a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. C-3<j •»«< -iM I ■M, ■ •H< ■ Jv ■I ’1 ^PeciilSssSSkt°JatTtltlX^^^ and at such public hearing. k *e Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined P notice that a Dublic hearino nn tko d,, „.p. •H, . WlSiXTroS; .“XX* ^»S£T b ______ W.s’’W Sp«id A..„m.m Ik, »iom m eommi rS’.uhe'bX“g md "" ’T"””*''’ the hearing, and any object! at or before township board may revise, correct, amend or change the pl may be made without further notice), the »correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTTrc tu * r • . if written objections to the project land constituting more than 20% of thethat areathSe^rT ‘°"V"'^e hearing, signed by the record filed with the clerk at the address set out bit '«< < please take notice flQ<PccTiix,r,F f c further 1 vyi ikzz, that iiidi the me Township lownsnip Board Board proposes to make a special assessment . P^''a period of 5 years. The total approximate years The 5 /ears; the total approximate assessment for back lots IS $375 over 5 y • ine annual approximate assessment for front lots is proposed to be $150 per year for 5 years. The annua] per year for 5 years. The Township Board proposes to .oo„W=.™« [SS-ZSXoZr” .oU . proposed to be VS only published notice each project (with activities), with unless the amount to be speciaUv assessed increases bvinnr.fk. moz associated rc.k itoniroi rx. . Di..™, .,n b, held 1 1 ^1 owners of in support of the project. “’"-hip. Written comments or objections may be "" PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment, '“‘I" hX^mTyTppe^aJ^ax 1 in person at the hearing to protest the All interested persons are invited to be presen^n Isln '' 'h'‘’y ^is or her personal appearance shall not be required. please take further notice ■ representative and to express their views at the public hearing. prepared and another hearing will be h Id 'ft‘°’*"ship board determines to proceed with the snecial __ j .will ... special assp«m.n. assessment, ,k„ the k board notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public cause a special assessment roll to be special assessment. comments concerning the proposed Clerk. Individuals with disabilife <» <4 I auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon requiring auxiliary aids or seven (7) days notice to the Township services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 •* V I I t 1 I I i I r 1/ 4 �* www.HaslingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I* 9 Thursday, September 26, 2024 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN al F NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING r PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT 24 ■ TO: I THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 1 AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ‘hat. the Township Board of Prairieville Township , as authorized by PA 188 of 1954. as amended, ciated activities) in Pine Lake in proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project (with * asso- < I r ly assessed is more '‘a within which the costs thereof are to be specialas follows: PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL r I ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: 1 r The properties indicated by parcel numbers: ^4 I 12-005-003-00 I 12-005-004-00 I 12-005-006-05 I 12-006-003-31 I 12-006-003-40 I 12-006-006-00 I 12-006-007-00 I 12-006-008-00 I 12-006-009-00 I 12-006-010-00 I 12-006-011-00 I 12-006-012-00 I 12-006-013-00 I 12-006-014-00 I 12-006-015-12 I 12-006-015-13 I 12-006-015-14 I 12-006-016-05 I 12-006-016-10 I 12-006-016-20 I 12-006-016-41 I 12-006-016-50 I 12-006-017-10 I 12-006-017-15 I 12-006-017-20 I 12-006-017-35 II 12-006-021-00 12-006-021-10 % * lb * .V ■ ‘-i ■ ¥ a* * ■» •4 * I 12-006-025-00 I 12-006-026-00 t I II I• • --Wi•a -1 I 12-006-03,1-00 12-006-036-00 12-006-037-00 12-006-038-00 12-006-039-00 12-006-040-00 I 12-006-041-00 * b-:« I r.'. 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12-500-032-00 12-500-033-00 12-500-034-00 12-510-001-20 12-510-002-00 12-510-003-30 12-510-005-00 12-510-006-00 12-510-007-00 12-510-009-00 12-510-010-00 'u 12-510-011-00 12-510-012-00 12-510-013-00 12-510-014-00 12-510-015-00 12-510-016-00 12-540-002-00 12-540-003-00 12-540-004-00 12-540-005-01 12-540-005-11 12-540-008-00 12-540-009-00 12-540-010-00 12-540-011-00 12-540-012-00 12-540-013-00 12-540-014-00 12-540-015-00 12-540-016-00 12-540-017-00 12-540-018-00 12-540-019-00 12-540-020-00 12-540-021-00 12-540-022-00 12-540-023-00 12-540-024-00 12-540-025-00 I II IJ 1I I I ’•< I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improve­ ments and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $372,070.00. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment in the special assessment district. The Prairieville Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ^.-*0*** PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. I* PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of 7 years (2025 to 2031 inclusive) of an amount to be determined periodicaUy, which amount will be based on the scope of work planned for that year. The total assessment for front lots is $672.82 over 7 years; the total assessment for back lots is $336.41 over 7 years. The annual assessment for front lots is proposed to be $96.12 per year and for back lots $48.06 per year. Additionally, the Township Board reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fund than the amount needed for that year’s aquatic plant control work and associated activities. The Township Board proposes to annually assess benefited properties for the costs of the aquatic plant control project (with associated activities), with only published notice each year, unless the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%. If the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10%, then maUed notices of the public hearing on the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specially assessed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S Norris Road, Delton, MI on October 21,2024 at 7:00 p.m. * At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. K ,^*'*2*'*! C f PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land consti­ tuting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, the township board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerks at the address set out below. III 10 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing. "If k r* I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below. 4 t Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 7? 1 I y ♦♦ ♦♦ �Lt t •X V V »r i ■'r f 5 1 I • ................. ••• ——--------------------------- --------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Gary L. Spencer and Nancy A. Spencer Revocable Trust. Date of birth: 12/8/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. I the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 10 www.HastingsBanner.com Gary L. Spencer, surviving Trustee, died July 30,2024, leaving the above Trust In full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Aaron L. Spencer. Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting Sept 9,2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29918-DE Hon. William M. Doherty P-41960 Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Boart of Appeals wil conduct a public hearing for the fokwng: Case Number V43-2024 ■ Elle Retberg (Applicant): Michigan Rural Land LLC (Property Owner) Location: Parcel A North Say, Oehon in Section 4 of Bany Town- ship. Purpose: Request a variance to create a land division using a pri­ vate road that exceeds 1,250 ft in length and is not constructed to current Hastings, Ml 49068 I Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Donald J. Dutcher. Date of birth private road specifications. Case Number V-14-2024 * Chad Miller's Southside Auto Body Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Cemetery mapping software purchase Budget Transfer to Audit Dept Fund transfer from ARPA fund Loudon; 2295 S M 37 11/4/1955. TO ALL CREDITORS: notice to CREDITORS; The decedent, 1 Donald J. Dutcher, died 07/25/2024 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amber Thompson, personal representative, or to both the probate court af Hastings in Section 29 of Hastings Twnship. Purpose: Request a variance to construct an addition with a 2 ft sideyard sdback (the minimum is 20 fl) in the GC (General Commercial) zoning district MEETING DATE: October 14.2024 TIME: 7:00 PM. EUCI: Tyden Cente Community Room; 121 South Church Street; Hastings, Michigan 49056 Site inspections of the above deserted property wi be completed to Road fund Millage rate request Adjourned at 7:05 pm 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. by theZoniig Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, w« be given the opportunity to be heard at the above Date: 09/17/2024 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, RO. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to 607 North Broadway, Suite A County Planning Director James McManus at imqnanusgjbarrwnty. Submitted by; Deborah Jackson, Clerk .’iii The variance application is available for pubOc inspection al the Bany County Planning O^rtment 220 West State Streel Hastings, Michigan Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor f 269-945-9557 Amber Thompson 475 Seneca Ridge Drive Middleville, Michigan 49333 49058, during the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please cal the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-12^ for further c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 information The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiSary akfe and —* * F 269-838-6685 services, such as sianefs for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of (269)945-1921 / printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indrviduafe with .. ir' disabiStte at the meetingibearing upon ten (10) days BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FULL-TIME ROAD WORKER The Barry County* Road Commission has an excellent opportunity for a Road Worker. We are seeking skilled, qual­ ified applicants to fill the position. Pre­ ferred applicants would have 2+ years of experience, a high school diploma, or GED. a u ichtaan Commercial Driver’s License with A&N endorsements & current Medical Card. This is a full-time position with a starting pay rate of $25.91/ hour and a competitive benefits package. A valid Michigan Driver’s license, criminal background, and a pre-employment drug screen are required. r J 1 LLC (Applicant); JCM Property Holding LLC (Property Owner) the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry Hastings, Ml 49058 {269)945-1921 Aaron L. Spencer 4 f Benefits Health insurance 401K Paid vacation, sick & personal time Paid holidays Boot, clothing, eyeglass allowance Overtime opportunities Training opportunities when applicable Application & job description can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 W. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, Mon­ day-Friday from 6 AM - 3:45 PM, or found on our website at www.barrvcrc, oia. You may email your completed ap­ plication to bcasey@barrycrc.org. Appli­ cations will be accepted until the position is filled. The Barry County Road Commission is an ual opportunity employer NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS Michael Brown, County Adminisliator, 220 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. State Street Hastiirgs, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Cynihia L White, Barry County Clefk The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Barry County Conservation Easement Board - 1 Agricultural Interest; I Real Estate Interest; 1 Township designee Building Authority - 1 position Commission on Aging Board - 4 positions Community Corrections Advisory Board -1 Communications Media; 1 Service Area Mental Health Authority Board - 1 position for primary consumer Parks & Recreation - 2 positions Road Commission - 1 position Solid Waste Oversight Committee - 1 position from a recognized recycling program Transit Board - 1 position Veterans Affairs - 2 positions - must have active duty service during time of conflict Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3"* floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.baiTycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17, 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee tor this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa Harrington, a single person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor M&l Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 3,2010 and recorded February 26, 2010 in Instrument Number 201002260001700 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 56/100 Dollars ($54,432.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17.2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland Charter, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the interest of the Westerly line of Hillcrest Road and the Northerly line of State Road in the recorded Plat of Buena Vista Heights (Point V), in Section 11, T3N. R9W, Township of Rutland Charter, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page(s) 108, Barry County Records: thence South 39 degrees 33 minutes West on an extension of said Westerly line of Hill Crest Road, a distance of 33.00 feet to a point on the centerline of State Road and the True Place of Beginning: thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline of State Road 95.03 feet: thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 226.17 feet; thence South 50 degrees 42 minutes East 448 feet, more or less to a point which lies 429 feet West of the East line of said Section 11; thence North 292 feet, more or less, to the centerline of State Road; thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline 180 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 2179 W State Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 uays from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower wili be held responsible to the person who buys the PUBLIC LAND AUCTION I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29886-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Robert E. Champagne, Deceased. Date of birth: 3/18/1966 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Robert E. Champagne, died 7/1/2024, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol C. Champagne, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; September 26. 2024 William K. Kriekard P39475 8051 Moorsbridge Road Portage, Ml 49024 269-323-3400 Carol C. Champagne 198 South Finley Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49037 269-425-2111 of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiru^ auxbry aids a services should contact the County of Barry by writfig or caSng the foilwring: Tax-reverted real estate in Barry County will be offered at an online-only public auction at www.tax sale.info. All bids must be placed by 5:00 p.m. EST on November 1st, 2024. For more information and to view the list of the properties being sold, please visit www.taxsale.info or call 1-800259-7470. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE APPLICATION AS PROVIDED BY P.A. 210 OF PUBLIC ACTS 2005, MCL 207.842 property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 19.2024 Ale No. 24-011126 Firm Name: Orlans PC Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold ..................... Ml „,v , laouuyo viiy uouncil Will nold a ouhlir hPArinn iioor Of Gity Hall at 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear Rehabilitation Exempfen CeSaTe S S ^®3ver Road, Troy Ml 48064 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (09-19)(10’10) E. Mills, LLC for the properties located at 328 and 420 E Mill Street, Hastings, Ml 49058: s* It . - f ®2 You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. 1 •V .. ■ » 5^ 4K . »*■ a • • Hll f 1 ■» VIEV^T Group Your Community Connection «feil by taisnt at L SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961/ 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuity court in Barry County, starting’ promptly PA)(?<5H Him ijrit© X r ftSE33ff T < 1 *sjias!(!!«** J .'t October 24, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater o^ the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagorfs): Anthony Mosley, a married man Original Mortgagee:, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,' Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date' of mortgage: July 22,2022 Recorded on July 29. 2022, in Document No. 2022-008153, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on January 11,2024 in Document No. 2024-000306 Foreclosing Assignee (if any); VanDyk Mortgage Corporation’ R •r 4 4 J IM itesiasi r t UI SW * i Amount claimed to be due at the date' hereof: Three Hundred Afty-Six Thousand. Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($356,987.87) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: LOT 117, ROLLING OAKS ESTATES NO. 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS: RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020-, 007993. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 451 Oak View Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period' will be 6 month from the date of such sale, ’ unless abandoned under MCL 600,3241a,'in which case the redemption period will be; 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15, days from the MCL 600,3241 a(b) notice,^ whichever is later; or unless extinguished' pursuant to MCL 600,3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure' *.v ilc ■V I * r* •* * , -4; •SjskSSf* ,. sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging • the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period . of active duty has concluded less than 90 : days ago, or if you have been ordered to ; active duty, please contact the attorney ; for the party foreclosing the mortgage at; the telephone number stated in this notice. ‘ VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/' Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C., 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington 4 r Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 I* & •s' 1 1 Vi sr 1 r-. Ij k I v. <> Lt * ‘2j. - ' A it t r ♦ ’X r 1541361 (09-26)(10-17) ^.5- A X% M- '■•MS. **• % **•% w. M * ■ ) H- k •-r i ■' i 1^' Parcel # 08-55-001-001-02 and 08-55-001-001-04 For additional information please contact the Office of the ns King, C, -- oXmen “S„7 4 at 269-945- 2468 or dkina@hastinQsmi.gov. •1 ?" f these services should contact the Clerk of the (S 2468, o„ia email al Iperin ® haSngsS a» ” Fabrics For Everyone, Itis Time To Start Christmas Projects, urequiring (Pray for our Country! A QUESTIONS: ask us... 1 J 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm % r- < ■*n II '’V, I k-. '•o 4 Si 4 II I k L r-’ Huhil Clganeraj Pickup StatioM * 1 si* k 218 E. State St.. Hastings • A I _ r Linda Perin City Clerk k I* *■ ■‘4 ■ I 5“ < u ■k V'- h Ml V. 1 < X I lb •J. ’‘‘A , ir s V M A 4 4 »♦ lu 4. ‘ V < 1 A. I •t 4 'i V tl '—L X V J �* r. X* Pm SVTS X ‘VX I W>i,' ‘‘ 't'w s SPORTS Thursday, August 1, 2024 '7’’th ‘ THE HASTINGS BANNER tl, k;^ Vikings one, Saxons two at Morrison Lake C.C. J !§W Brett Bremer Sports Editor SSSJi 'p •> *5;* ^517’’331-1961 Ik 5 in "EDI ^^3* " I Js&Jsa IT* The Lakewood girls edged Hastings by one stroke to win the title at the Lakewood Inviutional at Morrison Lake Country Club Friday. The Vikings outscored the Saxon varsity girls’ golf team 426-427 at the top of the standings. Thomapple Kellogg was third with a score of 437 ahead of Ionia 458, Pe­ wamo-Westphalia 458 and Olivet 502. Hastings junior Sophia Greenfield shot her way to a runner-up finish with a score of 93 strokes. She opened the back nine with a birdie on the 259-yard, Par-4 number ten and went par, par on 11 and 12 too. Hastings had two girls int eh top five. Lilli Edger, a freshman, was fourth with a score of 97. Ionia sophomore Lila Redder was the day’s individual champion with a score of 85. Lakewood had three girls in the top ten. Sophomore Avery Farrell was sev­ enth with a score of 101, junior Galatea Archbold eighth with a 102 and senior Ellie Benham ninth with a 105. Junior Liz Markwart had the Vikings’ number four score at 115 that put her 15th in­ dividually. our fri ' U 11 I ff t I www.HastingsBanner.com r CtOUp *“*'■»* .A A t . O J K I * 4 >*• 4 - c. I ! e k a 2 a i'SZ 1-5 4 v*»-- 1 d J j I f: 1 ;f ■ 4 » V •3W <} > p•A . j 74^ >?? r* 4 1 Ib'i T* - s* ■‘- 4 . r ■ The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team celebrates its championship Friday Sept. 20. at its own Lakewood Invitational at Morrision Lake Country Club Photo provided Behind the two leaders for the Saxons, freshman Ryann-Lynn Cole shot a 113 and senior Sophia Hamilton tallied a 124. The Thomapple Kellogg team was led by sophomore Vivian Hansson who was third individually with a 95. TK also got a 108 from senior Rae Borrink, a 114 from sophomore Jordan Price and a 120 from sophomore Sydney Martin. The Lakewood ladies were back in action at the Capital Area Activities Con­ ference Open Monday hosted by East Lansing at Michigan Stale University’s Foresl Akers East, and they finished 12th in a field of 15 teams. Archbold shot a 96 to lead the Vikings and place 27th overall. Markwart shot a 111, Benham 112 and freshman Whitley Wolf added a 114. Okemos ran away with the day’s championship scoring a 308. Mason was second al 335 followed by Grand Ledge 340, Lansing Catholic 345, Wil­ liamston 347, Holt 385, East Lansing 395, Flushing 396, Haslett 396, Char­ lotte 406, DeWitt 407, Lakewood 433, Fowlerville 448, Eaton Rapids 499 and East Lansing ‘B’ NTS. Okemos had three girls in the top seven led by senior Alena Li who fired a six-under-64. Her freshman teammate Anika Srivastava shot an even-par-72 and their team also got a 79 from soph­ omore Emma O’shea. Grand Ledge senior Isabel Kelly was the individual runner-up with a one-un­ der-71. The Lakewood ladies had plans to head to Portland for the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship Wednesday, Sept. 25. They head back to the Portland Invita­ tional Thursday, Oct. 3. . *-• >< % I de Area teams tested by talent at Lakewood Invite ’ J ^(X -1’ 3 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bza: c HX< ^’■05: I X w m tait) IBLIC AND CIION *’» s»l "0^ s M tsi bj N* 'a® st liL H ss9Wt Itee s ^tbelESfEEieaftssiiKi wfilMlheowtyitgBatlaeeiiE fe foe of»conaner sad Tr^ aid Ife fefi (1 Sjtf t2se rale ydpw)81rrtce6^est)j?(e^ir0sa3 rijtaje «i tefcredcsefltil2afedtfi whc^i^matebfinbar. WCWE; (tn ltaley,an^rfGmite Mofi^BstTEW^ Cxi' ca<i<r0anyCarty.lWi^ OCTOBKff.aW. * ** Of a gfe rs/yce cuta^ OTO ssriepartifsiiS a* e s*-u Njha in r h s* does Pfftfirt Fw JtSfiiOCDctelSM.O. ojl) A '^bUUfeXffl fjwxdelw^ni^'^^r^ RdlW» Bai) Cart No, 2(l!(« W * t » gag fbaj in te fK 'DCS^ hr -i J Torsn? ' RjsafiD ifafesd. I.« ej5 Rears ■ "“SSa I w f is! rt? » 95 33 id* w 11 (3* IBOI*.' I r A group of five teams that find them­ selves in among the top ranked in their division in the state of Michigan, includ­ ing the host Vikings, took part in the 11 team Lakewood Invitational Saturday al Lakewood High School. In the end it was two of the top teams in the state in Division 2 battling it out for the championship, and the No. 2 Grand Rap­ ids Christian girls scored a 22-25,25-19, 15-11 win over the eighth-ranked Hawks. Lakewood, ranked ninth in the state in Division 2, fell to the Forest Hills Eastern girls in the semifinals of the champion­ ship bracket after sweeping ±eir way through pool play. The Vikings opened the tournament with a 25-8, 25-14 win over Cedar Springs, a 25-9, 25-15 win over Delton Kellogg and a 25-14, 25-16 win over Shelby in pool play. Both championship bracket matches for Lakewood went three sets. They fell 22-25 to open things up against Petoskey and then rallied for 25-10,15-11 wins in the second two sets. Forest Hills Eastern bumped the Vi­ kings from the tournament in the semifi­ nals 17-25,25-20, 15-13. Senior Abby Pickard had 12 kills, eight assists and eight digs in the Vikings’ battle with the Hawks to close out the day. Ju­ nior setter Emma Duffy had 12 assists and three kills as well as six digs. Sophomore Camyla Copelin had a team-high 13 digs and three aces. Copelin and Ireshman Ahlanna Thom­ as chipped in three kills apiece. Against Petoskey to open bracket play, the Vikings got 15 kills and seven assists fi'om Pickard and eight kills and 15 assists from Duffy. Copelin chipped in four kills -•l 1 I •I « ' « I •71' 2 *1/^ 6 t ^1 + 4 V^il «»' 'T L' A a flb RA Delton Kellogg freshman libero Rylee Foreman puts a pass up during her team’s match with Lakewood in pool play Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer xlft y f r <1: i - ■ < A 1, I r n -J % rRi » « .J (» r ( Ih *1 % ’>H. I r •a'.' V. « { ( Thornapple Kellogg’s Brooklyn Harmon (6) hits an attack during her team’s pool play match with Belding Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer and 11 digs. Pickard had ten digs and junior Eva Stowell had a team-high 19 digs. Thomas added two blocks. Duffy had two aces. Freshman Johanna Duits led the Vikings in kills in their opener against Cedar Springs in pool play, finishing with six. Hayden Bump had six digs and three aces in that one. Pay ton Federau fired off three aces in herteam’s win over Delton Kellogg. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kel­ logg tested themselves against the lough competition throughout the day, and bat­ tled with Big Rapids in the silver playoff at the end of the tournament with all three of ±ose teams com ing out oftheir “brack­ et” play with I-l records. The TK ladies bested Delton, but fell to Big Rapids. The DK beat Big Rapids. We finished the day with a win over Delton, but not without a fight,” Thomap­ ple Kellogg head coach Tia Cross said. HerTrojans fought off the Panthers 25-14, 20-25, 15-9. “When we find our rhythm and put it all together we can compete, we just need to develop more consistent game play throughout an entire match.” The going was tough for Delton Kellogg against Lakewood, Shelby and Cedar Springs in pool play, but in the end bounced back. “We had great learning experiences over the weekend against some really good teams,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said. “We need to still work ii At. ■ •I on getting a block up, but it’s hard when girls are going over the block to hit. We don’t have a lot of height, so we need to use our digging to our advantage.” Jalin Lyons had 38 digs on the day for Delton while Izzy Wendland had 30 assists, and Keirstyn Kokx had 20 kills. We kept witli Lakewood for a set, which was a win in my book. They're a solid team, starting with the setter, but her supporting cast is great as well. That’s what we need, to see these teams and keep up with them.” Thomapple Kellogg opened its day widi a 25-12, 25-11 loss to their former OK Gold Conference foes from Forest Hills Eastern, and then lost to a Lowell team among the honorable mention ranks in Division 1,25-5, 25-9. The Trojan coach, Cross, thought her girls started to find their game in the pool play finale against Belding. The Black Knights took the opening set 25-23, but TK rallied to take the second 25-16. TK fell 25-14,20-25,15-9 to Big Rap­ ids to start play in the silver bracket and then closed things out with the win over the Delton girls. All three local teams from the tourna­ ment were back at it in their respective conferences Tuesday night. The Delton Kellogg girls look a 25-19, 25-15 win at Gobles in Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Central Division play. The Lakewood ladies improved to 3-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 25-17,25-16,2025,25-17 win over Lansing Catholic back at Lakewood High School. “We came ready to go today knowing that LCC was going to make us play,” Viking head coach Brooke Francisco said after the win over the cougars. “With some strong service pressure we were able to get them out of system, not allowing them to set their big middle attacker. We laid back a little too much in die third set allowing them to go on a small run, but came back to finish the match off strong in the fourth set.” Duffy and Bump had four aces each and Federau and Stowell fired off two aces each. Pickard fired off 21 kills and Duffy had 23 assists in the win. Duits added seven kills and Duffy and Stowell had five each. Pickard chipped in 17 assists too. Duffy and Stowell tied for the team lead in digs with 17 apiece. Duits had three blocks and Pickard two. Defensively at the net, Duits had three blocks and Pickard two. “Abby did an exceptional job find­ ing holes and putting the ball away,” Francisco said. “Emma and Abby were able to move the ball around spreading our offense and our middles are doing a great job stepping up to be more of an offensive option as well.” In the back, Bump added 16 digs and Pickard had 12. A South Christian team ranked fourth in the state in Division 2 bested the Thomapple Kellogg ladies 25-20,25-10, 25-11 in OK Gold Conference action in Grand Rapids Tuesday. hi 1 \ \ ■ Sft-. •1 I '4 * • '^1 ■*» ' .^1 • 4’'> ■ <lp^. -■< *» r i 4I 4 > "a Lakewood setter Emma Duffy flips a second ball over the net for a kill durino her team s win over Delton Kelloan in pool play Saturday at the LakewSin Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer n I ♦ ♦ J ♦ ♦ *«> * z 4 » h 4-. s �A 7 S' - 4*c A* « 1 4 I I r V I A 12 www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BAKNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 J* Homecoming season hits county this week < '55s * .V 4 > Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg High School are rolling through their homecoming week festivities, with homecoming football games scheduled at the two schools Friday night. The Saxon varsity football team will be playing to keep its record perfect after knocking off No. 4-ranked Parma West­ ern inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field last week to move to 4-0 overall on the season. Pennfield comes to Hastings Friday with a 1 -3 record. Harper Creek, the only team o±erthan Hastings In the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference without a loss this fall, beat the Pennfield boys 49-10 last week and points have been tough to come by so far this season for the Panthers. Thomapple Kellogg has a homecoming opponent with a more impressive resume. TTie Trojans and Northview Wildcats will have their first OK Black Conference meeting in Middleville Friday. The Wild­ cats are 4-0 coming offa four-point victoiy over East Grand Rapids in their conference opener from last week. Last Friday was a tough one on the schedule for the area teams. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood all faced teams ranked in the top ten in the state in their respective divisions. TK fell to Grand Rapids Catholic Central, the third-ranked team in the state in Division 5, The Saxons had their match-up with Parma Western, and Lakewood faced a Portland team that went into last week’s action sharing the No. 4 spot in the D4 state poll with Parma Western. The Lakewood boys will look to bounce back from their loss to Raiders against the 2-2 Lansing Sexton J-Dubbs in the Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division. The Sexton team is fi'esh off an overtime victory at Charlotte from last week. Delton Kellogg fell to a Lawton team that has earned a spot in the state’s D7 honorable mention ranks last week and will go on the road again in the South­ western Athletic Conference Valley Divi­ sion this Friday to take on Saugatuck. The Trailblazers are 3-1, having won three in a row and averaging scoring more than 50 to»- - ■ * Hastings Lakewood Delton Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg Maple Valley BIG 8 CONFBtBtlK Springport Union City Bronson Maple Valley Sand Creek Reading Stockbridge Quincy wmi ADH Acnvma cnmicE mm Portland Lansing Catholic Olivet Lansing Sexton Ionia Lakewood Charlotte Eaton Rapids SOIfTHWESTERN fllHIC CDNfBtfflCf MUn Lawton Saugatuck Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Coloma 'J I ■.>r mw ■* f*5% -s. HfVel*. 4r^<-to ."'•h'l! a ** • # litii .- -f I «l I V •L A •4 ♦to I • -/■. i 4K * 4^ V 'i. 1 W’ «* .S' •• w is’ il «i bf 3 s « ?. J -S’ II A" >• -t ♦“•J A •I •ft- A /• It was a wave that hit Western and the Panthers couldn’t recover. Hastings took a huge stride towards making it five consecutive conference titles by walloping Parma Western 37-17 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Hastings moves to 4-0 overall this season while Western falls to 3-1. Saxon seniors were in the seventh grade the last time the Hastings varsity football team didn’t finish a fall on top of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference PLAYOFF w L 0 2 2 3 4 2 2 1 2 POINTS 53.5 27.5 25 22 21 2 w L 0 0 1 3 3 3 2 4 4 3 1 1 1 2 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 4 3 2 1 0 L 0 0 1 2 3 4 WINS 1 1 1 0 0 0 CONFERENCE w 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 W 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 w 3 3 3 2 2 1 L 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 4 WINS 3 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 L 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 CONFERENCE LOSSES 0 0 0 1 1 1 CONFERENCE LOSSES 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 3 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 L 1 1 1 2 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS W 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 'i-' 4 >- r 9- I A« ,^4 K' * 4 V • 4 i< •4 I r r« :^1^ ,r> - Hastings corner back Spencer Wilkins (10) works to make it tough for Parma Western receiver DJ VanRiper to try and catch the ball during the first quarter of their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference showdown inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Hastings 37, Parma Western 17 •«Ti 3 :^-' h 41 *. iih £ points a game during that stretch. Maple Valley is back home in the Big 8 Conference Friday facing a 3-1 Bronson team that also has a three-game win-streak rolling. The Vikings have taken down Sand Creek, Stockbridge and Reading to get to 3-0 in the Big 8 - one of three teams along with Union City and Springport that is 3-0 in the Big 8 so far this fall. Here is a round-up of last week’s varsity football action. 4 MS Z's*' 44 4 > %A •’ V cfl y** ■*<? SPbi_^ .< ft* ff w Holland Christian Northview Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills ik 9 CONFERENCE OK BUICK v4 w INTHimi-8 mUfTIC CONFBfflWE Harper Creek Hastings Parma Western Jackson Northwest Pennfield Marshall Coldwater I A FOOTBALL LOCAL STANDINGS 1 h < J c> .w standings. It’s like they’ve all learned how towin. The still undefeated Saxons, ranked seventh in the state going into the bail­ game, fell behind 14-0 early in the second quarter. Western junior Jayden Willis scored a pair of touchdowns less than two minutes apart, first on a one-yard touchdown run and then recovering a blocked Saxon punt and running it into the end zone. The Panther lead was 17-6 when the tide turned in favor of the Saxons in the final minute of the first half. Hastings started a drive at its own 35 with 48 seconds left in the half. Isaiah Wilson rushed for a couple of quick first downs, and Tyler Frazer, who scored the Saxons’ opening touchdown, got out of bounds at the end of another first down run. Hast­ ings had the bal 1 first and ten at the Parma Western 14-yard-line. Underpressure, a pass from quarterback Mason Tossava sailed just over the head of his receiver Jett Bamum in the right side of the end zone, but there were still six seconds on the clock. Tossava looked Barnum’s way again and this time the pass found Bamum’s hands and he tapped the toes of both his feet in the blue of the end zone before tumbling out of bounds with his team now within 17-12. I felt I was getting close to the sideline. I was like, ‘oh it’s getting a little close,,” Bamum said. “I knew they were in though.” He was happy to get a second shot at that TD from his young quarterback. “1 went back in the huddle. I told him, hey man, a couple plays they don’t define us,” Bamum said after a that first incompletion in the end zone. “He came back. He threw a great ball. I made agreat catch and we made that play happen. It gave us the momentum. It was awesome. “The second one was a little in and out, after the first one it was kind ofjust like an out. I kind of had to fake the defender more on the second one, and it worked. It was awesome.” The two-point try was no good after that TD, but the Saxons weren’t done with one second left in the first half. Kicker Mickey Jiles sent a pooch kick up the left side and teammate Deondre Mathis ran onto the bouncing ball before any of the Panthers could get over there. His grabbing the football ended the play with a second still left to play in the first half, despite what the Panthers or the Hastings marching band that was anx­ ious to take the field, thought. “I thought I was going to get blown up, I saw two guys running for it," Mathis said of his kick recovery in front of the Western bench at the end of the first half. "Mickey placed a great ball to the outside and all I had to do was catch it. Jiles got to line up for one more kick and his 42-yard field goal try from the left hash glanced off the crossbar just inside the left upright. A double-digit Panther lead was sud­ denly just two points at 17-15. Hastings never let that momentum go. That momentum swing was enormous, Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. "The toe catch in the comer of the end zone, Jett has consistently done that since his sophomore year. He did that a couple games in his junior year and it continues through his senior year. He has a quarterback that can fit the ball where he needs it to catch it, and only he can catch it ... then the pooch kick. Mikey Jiles has been kicking off' for us. We saw that it was available for us. He has been practicing it for a few weeks now. It was there and he just had two or three great kicks on the pooch kicks and We got great recoveries.” Wilson plowed through the Panther defense on the Saxons' first drive of the second half and he eventually scored the bb *5 go-ahead touchdown on a two-yard run on what was a 17-play drive that lasted more than eight and a half minutes. The offensive line of Gage Holtrust, Caden Pettingill, Andrew Haines, Trap­ per Reigler and Grady Reed was stellar, with Bamum on the end and blocks from Cardale Winebrenner out of the backfield, “He’s about 5-3, 200. I don’t think anybody is stopping him inside,” Mathis said. Wilson carried tacklers plenty on the drive, but also had moments like the touchdown run and the ensuing twopoint run where he was untouched going through the line. He finished with 22 carries for 144 yards. Tyler Frzer and Winebrenner both also went over 70 yards rushing on the night. That’s due to our backs,” Bamum, who was there blocking on the end of the right side of the line for most of those power runs in the second half. “Our J-blocking is awesome. They get the end out and then me and Gage Holtrust wash down that tackle, then we have a guard coming around. It’s awesome. We executed it great today.” With Reigler over there too, coach Murphy was really happy with the com­ bination blocks his guys were throwing at the Western defensive front. He said that Western was stacking up the other side of the line, and so the Saxons just kept rolling with what was working until they had to adjust to Panther adjustments. At that point, Draven Pennock busted a big key run around the left side. “[Assistant coach] Pat Coltson is phe­ nomenal at that. He sees what the defense is trying to do and what their reads are and tries to counter it,” Murphy said. “He has had a lot of years of practice at it, and he does a really, really good job, and Jeff Keller up there in the press box up there, Jeff has been in the game for 50 yards as a coach and he sees things really well and relays some really great information down to us. One of my secret weapons are my assistant coaches. I’ll tell you what, 1' ve got some great ones and we wouldn't be where we are without them. ** The real dagger in the Panthers was a 40-yard interception return for a touch­ down by Bamum on the next drive, but the Saxons kept piling on. Reigler recovered a fumbled shotgun snap by the Panthers, and after the Saxons fumbled the ball back the Saxon defense got a fourth down stop. The Saxon pass rushers pinned their ears back to get after Panther quarterback Reed Myers in the final six minutes. Travis Oliver, Seth Arnold and Jayce Peterson all met at Myers on one play and then Saxon teammate Isaac Friddle'burst through for another sack on the next play. Those two sacks forced Western to punt from its own end zone with about four minutes left down 31-17. Frazer scored on a 37-yard run with 2:38 to play for the final points of the game. The Panthers hadn’t learned from their issue late in the first half, and anotlier pooch kick by Jiles following Frazer’s TD bounded in front ofthe home sideline until Mathis beat eveiyone to it once again. At that point, there wasn't even any need for the Panthers to try and use their final timeouts and the Saxons ran out the clock Lawton 42, Delton Kellogg 6 Lawton of big plays - --- burst a couple UI uig plays in i the first half, and then overwhelmed the Panthers in the second halfto score a 4"’-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division victoiy in Lawton Fridav It was just a 7-0 tally early in thesecond quarter, but the Blue Devils’ tally was boosted by a 58-yard touchdown run in which Delton Kellogg’s Dylan Fichtner spun the Blue Devil running back, Owen .1 •to X. T'w** A • e* \ I 1ft » ; w J < to •-Z - ‘ *> lx -'•fc 4 ft ’ I :3 i I f t to>^ •SiES^ ^4 •s- B A - *«, <• -.1' f* U' U leslss®® ’ 11^ ♦ i lu tl *< Si-' UjAii w I—to» 5'1X A 1 riTU •' k ? 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"b. ♦ % >r »* f v>. w*« V X »« ’Ml s fl <5» « <>- * “to < •V >- - >■ X > > & X I ■ to * ’•to S’ Kt .. • • to s.. w. s to Ik to to., h#4 to A > t S'*', • x '** * », «» ■s K v *» V > 'X, % <■* •V. n s X Ar \ '8 '•> • 5 See homecoming on 13 S.’***, to ! to ( ■ In ik k ‘2S �x X WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 HOMECOMING * Continued from Page 12 I I I ' & ■2 & s?Sb .'C!« 3 iS I- r ° junior kf r/ i; is&i i Wfti? ibec finm 00 tfli atfc *117 ?<;:s 31Ithe St-*.. Ik •I jjl ! K 7* ardj M i* * >. * ar ‘ Field 1 5 •?» ■■ ® ie'fflb •tatics 'TO receiver . Ju si of He liii), ' 'n Grand Rapids Catholic Central 41, Thornapple Kellogg 6 Grand Rapids Catholic Central took it to the Thomapple Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team Friday night in Grand Rapids to open the 2024 OK Black Conference football season. Thornapple Kellogg running back Malachi VanEngen hauled in an option pitch from quarterback Micah Dock and rushed into the end zone to put the Tro­ jans in front 6-0 in the opening quarter, and they held that lead into the second before the Cougars took off. Kamall Hillard had six rushes and three of them found the end zone, in­ cluding a pair of second quarter TDs that put Catholic Central in front for good on the Cougars’ homecoming night in Grand Rapids. The Cougars entered the bailgame having been defeated 42-0 by Pontiac Notre Dame Prep the previous week, which was just the second time since the start of the 2019 season that the Cougars f J r 6^5 1 .1 •l <» 0 I the Maple Valley varsity football team at Union City Hi^ School Friday. Dylon MacDonald had three touch­ down runs and Elijah Payne tossed h^o touchdown passes for the Chargers as they improved to 4-0 overall this season. The loss drops the Lions to 2-2 on the season and 1 -2 in the Big 8 Conference. Payne connected with Andrew Tundevoid for a 50-yard touchdown pass 19 seconds into the bailgame with the Lions, and then Caden Hughes returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown 32 seconds in. It was 13-0 in favor of the Chargers in the blink of an eye. MacDonald tallied a 50-yard touch­ down run and a one-yard TD run befoi e the first quarter was up, and he added another 50-yard touchdown run three minutes into the second quarter. Payne added a 27-yard touchdown pass to Aidan Decker and Logan Meais scored on a one-yard run before the first half was up. The Lions couldn’t get much going offensively, but finished with 120 yards rushing. Carson Milboum had seven car­ ries for 42 yards. Jimmy Wiggs had six rushes for 35 yards and Dayton Hillard had six rushes for 23 yards, Skyler Cook had a team-high 11 tackles for the Lion defense and Jakeb McDonald added ten. Payne finished 4-of-6 passing for 121 yards. Decker had three receptions for 4 J Matthies, down at the DK 46-yard-line early in the second quarter. Matthies mi­ raculously managed to avoid having an arm, a leg or any other required bits of his anatomy come down to the grass as Ficht­ ner summersaulted on the ground with him in his grasp, and the Blue Devil back even stopped his run at the 35-yard-line before his teammates urged him to turn around and keep trotting to the end zone The score doubled the Blue Devil lead, and then the Blue Devils added touchdown runs of three yards, four yards and 46 yards in the third q’uarter to push their advantage to 35-0 A drive ending in a one-yard TD run in the fourth upped the lead to 42-0. Matthies closed the ballgame with three touchdowns. He scored Lawton’s opening points on a 30-yard run in the first quarter and had the 46-yard scoring run in the third. ® Delton Kellogg’s lone points came on an 84-yard touchdown run by senior back Sebastian Rojas in the fourth quarter. He found space through the I ine and then burst free up the left sideline to the end zone. The win moves the Lawton team to 3-1 overall this season and 1-0 in the SAC Valley. The Panthers fall to 2-2 and 0-1 in the conference. ^^2head « 1 * MH * t / .9'1 / & r * 1 G J 4 T i wJ i Saxon running back Isaiah Wilson stays on his feet as Parma Western’s Cole Archer, Justin Chapko, Coby Tripp. Noah Berdiner, Christian Sterrett DJ VanRioer Jayden Wilhs, Luke Bergkoetter and maybe more try to get him down to the tuiT ' during the second quarter inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. were bested during the regular season by a team from the state of Michigan. Portland 42, Lakewood 0 The Lakewood varsity football team had its season record evened at 2-2 with a 42-0 loss to visiting Portland Friday at Unity Field. The Raiders ran their record to 4-0 with the win and 3-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Dominic Novara threw two touch­ down passes for the Raiders, one each to Evan Gross and Christopher Battley. Barrett Brennan scored two rushing touchdowns and Nolan Zbytowski and Mason McGregor had one rushing TD each. Leo Wagner was a perfect 6-for-6 on extra points. The Vikings had a tough time moving the ball themselves. Viking quarterback Max Thrun was 5-for-16 passing for 31 yards and one interception, and the team couldn’t get anything going on the ground. Ethan Goodemoot had a tenyard rush late for Lakewood’s biggest gain of the night. Christian Harton led the Lakewood defense with six tackles. Union City 48, Maple Valley 0 Union City scored seven touchdowns in the first half, including two in the first 32 seconds, on its way to a 48-0 win over i: I f *WSv? U * * r tr. F 1 I 1 4 I I I ' 4 ■ 1 < i A' .1 • 4 : s w aA 9 t I « h I I •••^' » * I 1 The Saxons' Deondre Mathis recovers a pooch kick in the closing minutes Friday to seal the No. 7-ranked Hastings team’s victory over fourth-ranked Parma Western at Hastings High School / J I f 11 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FAIR LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2024-1 1 eilsjiseffiEtlisertiidt. rttoifetaW line.mfe oilits^aie dost Banmsaii .qdeofilieiiDta^soiiieSaiooijusi TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: l^jofcsiiliBbBasiia^ intaL" I; BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I cod .'i*. s I 71 yards. . J Bfflsa’shaadijHibeiamdrtKtiiK«( twibfeaEiis&jfjiealreffi “JOT'LL befeaubfeM tads Kit iJSirSi ‘ befe'^bfesiioftaidsTlhij 13 w take NOTICE that the Barry Township Board, upon having received petitions to make certain public improvements as .uu, He wis happs' to gel i secoul slffi i(iflladio4iiffiflfWieraiJ« ai that rob his jw -| well bad ii theaift. I i.* authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic p ant control project (wdh associated activities) on Fair Lake in Barry Township, as more particularly described below and toascreate a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The Special Assessment District shall be known as the FAIR LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 2024-1 iwiq % PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the land and premises in the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements define IE.'Bamaaiiatiiialfc' ! catchandK^aW** ©veusibesmeEt.^-^ -03-011-002-01 -Q8-Q3-Q11-QQ4-7Q ' afieribefa®' 4 08-03-055-001-00 08-03-055-004-00 D8-Q3-Q12-QQ7-5Q -Q8-Q3-QQ1-QQ2-0Q D8-Q3-QQ1-QQ5-0Q Q8-Q3-QQ1-QQ8-QQ 118-1)3-002-002-00 flS.-Q3-Qll-Q02-5Q Q8-Q3-Q11-QQ4-2Q Q8-Q3-Q11-QQ4-5Q Q8-Q3-Q11-QQ5-Q3 Q8--Q3-Q12-QQ7-QQ Q8-Q3-Q12-QQ7-70 4 « * Kicks up 9 08-03-012-017-00 08.03-104-001-09 08-03-055-002-00 08-03-055-005-00 ■08-03-055-011-00 1^-03-055-017^ Q8-Q3-Q55-Q12-in ^-Q3-Q55-Q2Q:m 118-03-080-002-00 08-03-080-057-00 08-03-080-019-00 08-03-080-022-00 08-03-080-025-00 08-03-080-028-00 08-03-080-031-00 08-03-080-005-00 08-03-080-008-00 08-03-080-011-00 ^03-080-006-00 ■08-03-055-029-00 Zoiolou-oof^ ■^-03-055-003-00 :^8-Q3-Q55-QQtw 08-03-080-009-00 08^03-080-012-00 08-03-080-015-00 08-03-080-018-00 Q&-Q3-QQ1-QQ6-QQ ■08-03-055-012-00 Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q27-Q0 38-Q3-QQ2'0Q2-20 1 08-03-055-018^ •II, Q8-q1q8Q-QQ4-QQ are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof Q8-Q3-08Q-Q23-QQ 08-03-080-026-00 08-03-080-029-00 08-03-080-032-00 08-03-080-033-00 Q8-Q3-08Q-Q39-0Q 08-03-080-047-00 J)8-03-080-063-00 H8--Q3-Q8Q-Q34-0Q ^-Q3-Q8Q-Q4bm -Q8--Q3-Q8Q-Q44-QQ Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q49-0Q ^^3-080-055^ Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q58-0Q Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q61-QQ Q8--Q3-Q8Q-Q64-0Q Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q35-0Q Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q38-QQ ^-03-080-045-'^ ^-Q3-Q8Q-Q53^W 08-03-080-056-00 Q8-Q3-Q8Q-Q59-0Q 08-03-080-062-00 *1, * please TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $112,056.95 The total project cost, including administrative costs, is proposed to be raised by special assessment. The Barrv Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. 4 « PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. The Barry Township Offices are located at 11300 S M-43 Highway in Delton. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-oarcel special assessment each year for a period of five years (2024 through 2028 inclusive) of an annual assessment proposed to be $188.34 per year per lot. If the amount to be specially assessed increases by more than 10% in any one year, additional notice will be provided as required by law. ‘■SR;?’'* » PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district and cost estimates will be held at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the township board may revise correct amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. L t ,'fOf PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the township board may not proceed unless petitions In support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerk at the address set out below, 9 r « PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. t An owner or party In interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his/her appearance or protest by letter and his/her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and/or the cost estimates. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessments, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing . to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk. t Debra Knight, Barry Township Clerk P.O. Box 705 Delton Ml 49046 (269) 623-8939 * I f I ■ ZZ ( IP .k bl.. • ♦ I I ♦ ♦ > 1 ; w f �Thursday, September 26, 2024 14 v/wwHastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 r Saxons face Coldwater trying to stay near top of I-8 I Brett Bremer Sports Editor 71 afternoon's match with a 4-0 conference record. Marshall moved to 3-0 in the 1-8 with a 3-2 win over the Saxons on Pierce Field last Thursday, Sept. 19. “Tile Marshall game was a tough pill to swallow. If we win that game it comes down to us and Coldwater,” Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson said. “We bounced back, they got their heads right and we’ll keep on pushing forward from here.” Coach Hokanson said the Marshall boys dominated the midfield. Hasungs closes out the 2024 Interstate-8 A th I et ic Conference season at home taking on Coldwater on Pierce Field at Hastings High School this afternoon, Sept. 26. The Saxons are 3-2 in conference play aftera 1 -0 win over Haiper Creek Tuesday afternoon in Battle Creek. Hastings was hoping to squeeze its way into a top two finish in the conference standings, but they’ll need some help to do that now. The Cardinals head into this WI - - f (O’- ?■' J •i z 1 i J * * '1 < r r“ J.; WJii* •'■ 'ir « --4' I r«i A W ii V. •w r’ 'if ' L-i p J. J •_ v-l wW ff—' 1 J • ► V i; A I, :rc •: • .?E The Saxons' Troy Hokanson (7) fights his way around RedHawk Carson Clapper (9) during the first half of their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match at Pierce Field in Hastings Thursday, Sept. 19. Photo by Perry Hardin T2Z9Bp •* A n <• ♦T I •* f A t I V ll•v *l> «' •1^ •^i'4 ‘4: !«? . • J . la < • da •f "WU k 4 , J ••• ^:. I ^4 r <■ Hastings’ Bronson Elliott (5) intercepts a pass intended for Marshall junior Jaxon Weitting (3) during the Thursday afternoon 1-8 match-up at Pierce Field in Hastings. Photo by Perry Hardin 1 half. The Saxons pulled within 2-1, but the RedHawks answered back to make it a 3-1 lead before tfie Saxons found the net a final time. Mickey Jiles and Grady Courtright scored the two Saxon goals in the loss. “We are taking a big step up if we can take on Coldwater Thursday and beat diem,” coach Hokanson said. “That would be a huge, huge thing for us, and it comes atjust the right time. That would be a great confidence booster going into districts if we can beat Coldwater.” “We tried to make some shifts in the second half, and that second halfwe came to life and the last 25 minutes we scored two goals, and we had an opportunity with under a minute to go to tie it and we just couldn’t get our comer it. “We started the game slow. I think we were a little hesitant knowing it was a big game and we were a little tight. Then in the second half when we had nothing left to lose, because we were down by two, we started scoring and winning balls.” Marshall took a 2-0 lead in the first Z' ff • r tf =(t*’ ft* we»® >1 I * br* Vs 3 Teigeler picks up point for Vikings at Grand Ledge TK team adds two Gold wins during busy stretch Brett Bremer Sports Editor The two games Matteo Pagliara got off of TK first singles player Kameron Nichols were the only two games the Wyoming singles players managed. Nichols took a 6-2, 6-0 win. Aidan Dudik at second singles, Franklin Wilkinson at number three and The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team ran its record to 4-1 in the OK Gold Conference this fall with a sweep of seven flights in a dual with Wyoming Monday in Middleville. I. <• i* ^MICHIGAN r 1 WfWS!. Take the next step to a better paying job! Learn about free: ^«J>+ t • Computer skills training t • Career coaching A • Job search services 1 i i i Trade Adjustment Assistance 1 l 4 PLUS: Ask US if you qualify 1» for Trade Assistance Act benefits! I J';' '■ !-*- w « u; i I Lr ' ■ -i K1. ■ ' A*. 7 * kt T' ;. ■/^ B ■■ *.• »;•* K < —xd Im2^' '5d c t •’"7: r p z rz I a* -f..* ■« J t- I I ■* 4:A >> r * I f- •/ <* A , Q ja I 3" s.' sXj .s I* ? lOQT a T . it K •;-'i 1^5? s * '4 2 I ( r w J Anson Verlinde at number four all won 6-0, 6-0. The TK doubles teams only gave up a couple games too with Brady Laven and Layne Schilthroat winning 6-0, 6-1 at number one; Cole Novak and Evan Liu winning 6-1, 6-0 at number two; and Max Lepper and Benjamin Scott winning 6-0, 6-0 at number three. The TK team closed out last week with a couple of wins in duals. The Trojans knocked off Northview 5-3 in Grand Rapids Sept. 18 in an OK Gold Conference dual and then took a 5-3 non-conference win at NorthPointe Christian Thursday. It was another singles sweep in the win over Northview for TK. Nichols bested the Wildcats’ Andy Hinds 6-1, 6-0. Dudik took a 7-5, 6-1 win over Carter Ritsema. At number three, Wilkinson outscored Logan Will 6-1,7-5. Verlinde won 6-1,6-1 at number four over Jordan Spoelhof. TK clinched the win with the doubles team of Mark Gielincki and Samuel Teachout at number four outscoring the Wildcats’ Calvin Towers and Athiya Maheswaren 6-3, 6-4. The other three doubles flights were good battles with the Wildcats winning a long three-setter at number two and a tie-breaker at the end of the third set in another long match at third doubles. Justin Damstra and Cam Witgen pulled out a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win for Northview over Novak and Liu in that second double match. At number three, Ryan Maycrost and Micah Wells edged out Scott and Lepper 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(4). In the non-conference dual with NorthPointe Thursday, TK got wins from Nichols, Dudik, Verlinde, the team ofNovak and Liu at number two doubles and the fourth doubles team ofGielincki and Teachout. The TK boys were also in action Saturday at the Vicksburg tournament, and they came out the victors with 19 points on the day. Vicksburg and Caledonia tied for second with 17 points each ahead of Portage Northern 12, Coldwater 11, Niles 8, Marshall 7 and Pennfield 5. Nichols and Wilkinson both won their flight with perfect 3-0 days. Dudik and Verlinde were 2-1 in the other two singles flights. Scott and Lepper were the 3-0 champs al third doubles and the other three doubles teams for TK each went 2-1 for the day. i-?: c f’’’ k' * J Im (1 * . * J hv Sports Editor I u n.t\\ kt \ . i < 'X‘ki|kte WiCtW I nif '*ti«iials ahead >« • a* « X ■SI \st ; 'bite ‘4T •e. 5 X w I I t - ? ft * 1 c Me > ?Wg s A, I * •• • s ' '^bhlic t «r M' \ 1 * *1 • >J t: ^15?■4 • ~ »«' . tl ■■ ' I w » 5S. ?»:3, V •l r>! t « * '1. > * • *w ? V * Ik r Divers win title for DK/ Hastings girls at annual relays S<<5' ■ J L> I? 4 , J'.>* <» • %»: t s * > ’i s r a The DeltonKellogg/Hastings ■ varsity girls swimming and diving team took fourth place at its 20th Annual DK/Hastings Invitational Saturday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. The DK/Hastings diving relay team of Aubrey Yarger and Anna­ belle Kuck won their event, and Visit us online at mihomepaper.com i,: r. (A UvS 5^ ■ > • I A coach Carl Schoessel said it was the highlight of the meet for his girls Allegan comes to the CERC Tuesday for a Southwest and Central Conference dual with the DK/ Hastings team. •i^ ''S > V 4 I il 1) i: A k > ^5 I 6 ■ « 1 h‘ Call 1-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ r V I z sMavK Mkavrei First singles player Reily Teigel­ er scored a win in a tie-breaker in an eight-game pro set against Grand Ledge’s top player Thursday in Grand Ledge, but the Comets took wins at the other eight flights for a 7-1 victory. Teigeler outscored Yogesh Thomas Sheeba 8-7(4) in their match at the top of the line-up. While the final 7-1 score was lopsided, may of the matches were not. Lakewood second singles player James MacKenzie and third singles player Connor Possehn pushed their opponents to super tiebreakers after splitting sets, Ben Spegel took the second singles win for the Comets by outscoring MacKenzie 2-6, 6-3, (10-8). At third singles, Vivek Dayanand outscored Possehn 1 -6,7-5, (10-8). The Comets took the doubles wins in straight sets, but they were competitive. Ana Grand and Taryn Cusack at second doubles for the Vikings pushed for a split, but were fought off by Grand Ledge's Prajeet Boinapally and Pre Jishnu Ganapathy 6-2, 7-5. Lakewood was scheduled to host a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual with Charlotte Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will be on the road at Pennfield Friday afternoon. Eaton Rapids hosts the CAAC-White Championship Tournament Oct. 3. . I - lanK • Brett Bremer J J f / ♦ ♦ «« •t uk I 1 �A W' www.HastingsBanner. com Lions bested in three by visiting Yellow Jackets i fib Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were moments where things * went as planned. Some of the best came in set number ^ree. A serve receive right up to Maple Valley setter Storey Jonca and f a pass . over to the right end of the net for a J solid swing from Maddie Trowbridg e. Tro wbridge and Burpee got over and up , in time to block a big attack from Con£ cord s senior middle hitter lyla Weeks ? There were moments where things . didn’t go as planned. The Lions Struggled with their serve receive throughout • evening, and in the end fell 25-5,2515, 25-7 to the visiting Concord varsity - ''o’ieyball team in a Big 8 Conference match at Maple Valley High School. ; The loss drops the Lions to 0-3 in L conference play so far this season ■ Concord moves to 3-0 in the conference with the win. • Lion sophomore middle Anna Martin admitted that her team was a tad bit in­ timidated by the Yellow Jackets, led by their big middle Weeks up front. Weeks had 17 kills on 28 attacks on the night. Annie Saenz added eight kills. Setter Bradie Lehman put up 25 assists. ■tf i I J if I Z a f I I 1 K 4 1 J; I Maple Valley junior middle Kaitlyn Garlinger looks to get an attack over Concord’s Bella Copppernoll (17) during their Big 8 Conference match at Maple Valley High School Tuesday evening. Photo by Brett Bremer * • f * I t < u % 11 '^5 k ** ’eigefcra Kl&l ' »' A r’ "t • I t( * PQ'f’ftor Vikings J* Grand Leh *•**151, J I .4 * • j * * -. 3*. i.? r. •• k > f 1 L . 4 I ic '•.I 1• r SWEfc •} X.'b f 1 ► - H * a Lt ^snnbertft-o; •*1 IHKpus^' : i X-* I - 1 k ‘ •c. T ' L <1 •I I ■•'iBi .. a coujfe df ^iis iji 'J-bW)'. '' feknoddoS^iaih^T^ : Itigekr outscMEd Yottsi; GnBlRapidsSqjilSoOKGold ^Sheete^liEiB, Come dual aid to toil >3 of Wdubll'lBns iKMfeQce lifl al NWoiiik CtessanThondav.f Itu’asffiotheranglessvstpiiJibera ovffSofciesfelKMhejed the dials' And)' W 1^1, M. 1 I p^'erJaifi.UaidQid sto (w W pusW Kir opfffl® Io Sp^l i«i Its : I UkCjbh*^'** ! Totals a, IB J* ftilito' pill jjjxfiTtlie I •' ’IK a j 1*** u ’ - VEj Acti* pf® i C®* ifesiav, S«^ JB.® E ar R)«-' f 19 r -o flis*, I Jiiifi** to jCff 1 Saxons fifth at last 1-8 golf jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor Freshman Lilli Edger placed ! tenth to lead the Hastings varsity girls’ golf team at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree hosted by Parma Western at Arbor Hills Golf Club. Harper Creek won the round with a team score of 196 strokes. Jackson Northwest was second with a score of 201 ahead of Mar­ shall 202, Parma Western 206, Hastings 214, Coldwater 227 and ■ Pennfield 239. Saxon junior Sophia Greenfield and junior Ellie Cousins both shot 54s. Senior Sophia Hamilton added a 55 for the Saxon team too. Marshall senior Zadie Zuehlke and Harper Creek senior Ellie Sandel both shots 45s to finish tied for the day’s individual cham­ pionship. Harper Creek also had senior Arabella Stanley with a 46, freshman Haley Willi with a 49 and freshman Stephanie Antes ! added a 56. Hastings was set to head to Ce­ dar Creek Golf Club Wednesday, Sept. 25, for the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Tournament. The regular season ends Oct. 2 when the Saxons host Wayland for a dual at the Legacy at Hastings. But the Lions needed to get the bail up to their hitters to have to worry about what was happening at the net. Lehman had ten aces and Saenz added nine. The Yellow Jackets recorded 25 as a team. Lion head coach Timara Wehr said she didn t think Concord was an especially tough serving team, but they were right on the spot where they needed to be and found the holes in the Lions’ defense. 1 think we needed to move our feet tonight,” Wehr said. “It is hard with only seven players. You can’t get anyone else in the back row when people aren’t passing well.” There has been some progress recent­ ly. Wehr said she is happy to see her hit­ ters, and passers, being more aggressive putting the ball over the net lately, even trying some big swings when it might J t J I not be the perfect pass setting them up. “We have been working on that,” Wehr said. “They like to free and easy give the ball over instead of someone in the back row hitting it. It’s everybody really. I’ve just pushed it in their head a little more to attack. We make sure at practice that they either do a down and back or something if they just free the ball over.” The Maple Valley girls have a tripped to the Pansophia Academy Quad planned for Saturday and then will be at Reading in the Big 8 conference Tuesday, Oct. 1. •—» Lion junior Maddie Trowbridge steps up to pass a ball during her team’s Big 8 Conference match with visiting Concord Tuesday evening at Lakewood Hiah School. Photo by Brett Bremer DK cross country teams have big invitationals ahead Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior Nick Muday and sophomore Landon Madden came in together to lead the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team at the Parchment Invitational Wednesday, Sept. 18. Muday hit the finish line 17th in 20 minutes 1.83 seconds and Madden was 18th in 20:09,60. The Delton Kellogg boys were eighth as a team in the day’s standings and the DK girls placed seventh. The Delton Kellogg teams were set : to head to Schoolcraft Wednesday for a Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree. The Panthers return to action at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational Sat­ urday and then the Portage Invitational , Oct. 5. Marshall took the championship in the boys’ race with 66 points in Parch­ ment ahead of Coldwater 73, Bronson 88, Parchment 95, White Pigeon 107, Galesburg-Augusta 108, Martin 159 and Delton Kellogg 168 in a field of 12 teams. Galesburg-Augusta senior Carter SteI vens ran his fastest race ever to win the boys’ meet. He came in at 17:43.03 and was one of two guys to finish in less than 18 minutes. Allegan sophomore Kellen Chalupawaslherunper-up in 17:55.10. Senior Brock Hickerson placed 50th overall for the Delton Kellogg boys in 23:00.16. The DK team also had freshman Jace Hilton 54th in 23:35.98 .and junior Deegan Castaneda 72nd in 26:01.23 at the top of its scoring group. , Sophomore David LePert was just a litller over a second behind Castaneda. Marshall won the girls’ race too with 47 points followed by Bronson 66, Kalamazoo Christian 72, Martin 82, Coldwater 117, Pennfield 131 and Delton Kellogg 183. Bronson had the two fastest girls. Senior Ava Hathaway won in 19:57.73 and junior teammate Ashlynn Harris came in second at 20:14.39. Senior Johannah Houtkooper led Delton Kellogg with a 34th-place time of 25:51.74. Junior Elli Timmerman was 50th in 28:31.50 and senior Jillian Leclercq 54th in 28:57.36. The DK girls’ team also had sophomore Makayla Lutz 58th overall in 30:11.33 and senior Lucy Lester 64th in 43:07.89. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLAN fl* NING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR A MINING OPERATION LOCATED AT 4600 HEAD ROAD. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, October 17% 2024 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. J 1 i I STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 24-539-CH In the matter of Nancy Near v The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Ray Parker. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of Ray Parker whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: An action seeking quiet title to a piece of property, which is located in Barry County, Michigan and legally described as a parcel of land-in Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 19, distant North 88°43'02” West 675.21 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 19, thence North 88M3’02” West 412.20 feet along said South section line to the East line of Lot 28 of Parker's Lakewood Plat; thence North 06’’04’00'’ East 50.00 feet along the East line of said plat; thence South SSMa' East 412.27 feet, thence South 06°09’06" West 50.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. 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M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I z 15 J ' I Spoelbot tekm I t I DOtUir^ssdd Rnsemi .V mnste tei ouBcaallMiHWTViitt k- nnn □ Hl I 1 lopsiWscfiiieiaiteisff Du4kW(ia7-5.Wiai»>erCaiff : • V V j A ^ara got , ■^Jainer ■ iffies tbe ^saaaged I. 1 4gj 1b' j ’“’I'SlWch .V r* .r4l i .* I *J Thursday, September 26, 2024 f I 4* ’I JrA. t. k Ab / Ifc I \ THE HASTINGS BANNER l< f f ■ J ji Ih J I 1 �( 4 r* le 1 >• 16 HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, September 26, 2024 WWW. A.i. A J r Sailors near Gold title with shut out of TK Brett Bremer Sports Editor Wayland got one, but otherwise it’s all zeroes for the South Christian var­ sity boys’ soccer team in the OK Gold Conference this fall. The Sailors scored their second shut out win of the season over the Thor­ napple Kellogg boys, Monday in Mid­ dleville, by a 7-0 tally. South Christian, ranked third in the state in Division 3, improved to 12-1-1 overall this season and 9-0 in the OK Gold with the victory. A win over a winless Grand Rapids Union team Monday would clinch the con ference championship for the Sai lors who have outscored their conference foes 36-1 so far this season. Wayland found the back of the net in a 3-1 loss to the Sailors Sept. 9 at South Christian High School and the other eight confer­ ence wins came by way of a shut out. All those numbers match how things played out in Middleville Monday. Will Kupihof and Parker Saladin scored two goals apiece and Bryce Kilbourne, Caleb Kuipers and John Onderlinde added goals while the Trojans were able to put very few threatening chances on the Sailor net at the other end. Kuiphof had a foot in the three Sailors goals that came in the first ten minutes of play. A header by TK senior keeper Owen Comer at the top of his box didn't quite have the oomph on it required to get it away from danger with the Sailors attack closing in two minutes into the game. Kuiphof controlled the ball at the top of the box and the slid a pass to the right for Kuipers who ripped a shot across the goalmouth into the upper left 90 that Comer had no chance of getting a head, a hand or a finger on. Kuiphof finished things himself three and a half minutes later. Junior Ezra I side of the scoreboard. Nick Tanui came in to finish off the shut out in net for the Sailors in the second half. It is the third consecutive conference defeat for the TK boys who are now 8-7 overall and 3-6 in the conference. North­ view pulled out a 3-2 win over the TK boys last Thursday in Middleville. TK was scheduled to visit Grand Rapids Union Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will be back in action on the road at Hamilton in a non-conference match Monday, The OK Gold season concludes with a home match against Wyoming Oct. 2 and a match on the road at Wayland Oct. 7 for the TK boys. J * 1 9 X I, b* I .v-li r * ••9 s. A*' .7M V I 9 i*' <• f A + A I T’-- .P 1 •’ ■A* >■ ■ •- •s lii jU'l' 1 I*' •w •r *v X I w 1 > .• I .. ri I J I t t t xs< • 4 5 ... t M f ✓ . 5 •* • A ) R >>K I -**f’ I tii z ■ '« f^o kUtl^ z. * . >: Thornapple Kellogg junior Nathan Shoemaker (left) leaps in to get the ball off the feet of South Christian junior Ethan White in the midfield during the first half of the Sailors' win inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer Miller worked the ball through the midfield and sent the ball ahead left for f Kuiphof who shook a defender cutting towards his right and fired a shot into the net for a 2-0 Sailor lead. Four minutes later, it was Kuiphof centering a ball in the air from left to right for senior Bryce Kilbourne crashing in on the other side. He took one touch to settle the ball down and another to hit a shot into the net for a 4 * v << <* - -tfi 3-0 Sailor advantage. Saladin scored late in the first halfand early in the second to up his team’s lead to 5-0, and then Kuiphof managed his third goal midway through the second half. Onderlinde scored his first varsity goal on a header off a great ball in front of the TK net from the right comer. Zander Daley started in goal for the Sailors, and didn’t need to do anything spectacular to keep the 0 on the Trojan H •«*< |X^ South Christian's Ezra Miller looks to keep the ball moving through the midfield as Thornapple Kellogg’s Isaac Ruth gives chase during the first half of their OK Gold Conference match in Middleville Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer ie 1^ »«* eS* i. «**’ krfc MiS« *‘ I. >1 *« ,sie*^ 3 ® A »»» a s» V The buck stays here! i Saxons get a few season best times at Bangor Js Spend it here. Keep it here. Invest In Your Community. 4 ■4 Group 5 / T ■ .<k* 1 : I '•■.X ' ’ I A « WmK ' ...^ p j I rv Jfi T: * !» y Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT . with... A f i *< / s> n I, I f 4 A r;h___ _ r '^ii u I t' fl e »' A J* J /» I p 1 I'k .i 4 ^7. PRE-GAME •W' r.. a < r: <41 » T. I The Saxons' Jennifer Stoline makes her way to a PR at the Bangor Invitational Saturday. Photo by Steve Collins ’ I 1 ?! To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, >• Thornapple Credit Union where community mattere is sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Marshall, at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. ( start Time for Varsity Football is 7 PM I' ) SAXON SPIRIT • ^—1 •'■•- • • 1^ 'S N 1 a let it show! TT, >1 '-n. /• r. I .*I iiB«r<t tK’. < I t 7 A » 7^ I I* ) (. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings boys were seventh and the girls ninth at the 15-team Bangor Invitational Saturday. Saxon seniors Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson ran to top ten finishes for the Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team in their race. Simmons placed fourth in 17 minutes 4.88 seconds and Johnson wasnintli in 17:17.23. Plainwell junior Donovan Ryan was the day’s individual champ with a time of 16:38.12 tailed by Watervliet senior Dan­ iel Mandujano who was the runner-up in 16:42.34 and Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports freshman Abenezer Olson who came in third at 16:52.44. Chasing Ryan, both Mandujano and Olson had their fastest race of the season. Eveiy one was chasing Ryan's Trojan team as the Plainwell boys won the team title with 44 points. Kalamazoo Homes­ chool Sports was second with 55 points ahead of Paw Paw 123, Centreville 128, Parchment 167, Bangor 179, Hastings 181, Watervliet 192, Constantine 196, White Pigeon 232, Gobles 263, Eau Claire 331 and Comstock 366. The boys ran well, we were looking to catch Constantine and caught them,” Hastings head coach Steve Collins Said. Now histeam is looking forward to Saturday’s Otsego Bulldog Invitational. The Saxons got a look at a number of teams that they will see at their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional Meet at the end of the season when they ran at the South Christian Under the Lights Invite back in August, and will see how f ’ is? -i I •* > n I r a •• I p _ T f* I V K 1 f. *1 C - I .-i li ’T.l 1 ! I 1. *b I I • £ t 1 * !■> t ' Oe •4 I' \ A X •fir I 1^ A ■ l;l J L ’’ t I I r t- I I 2*^- < li I •l f I dl Hastings senior Micah Johnson I i runs to a ninth-place finish at the Bangor Invitational Saturday Photo by Steve Collins I I < ! 1. If k * **x. -4 * t f / * ♦ r. VI t t ^Kie^Kii g^iisvteixt K. '........... as* 4 Mt « FRIDAY, OCT. 4 5:30-7:15 PM i. 9 I I J J. AT THE SA)iON SPIRIT BUS L ^n'ss^i^ is *ff>:s«r. 9 TAILGATE PARTY B t ;^-s X f T they’ve improved against many of those squads Saturday. The Saxon team Saturday in Bangor had freshman Tanner Krzysik 48th over­ all in 20:3 8. 64, j unior Carter Krzysik 64th in 21:40.90 and sophomore Caleb Kram­ er 66th in 21:55.21. Freshmen Parker Erb and Caiden Shull-Fiye ran their fastest times of the season to finish in the team’s sixth and seventh spots. Plainwell won the girls’ meet loo in Bangor with 37 points ahead of Gobles 52, Kalamazoo Homeschool 61, Paw Paw 87, Watervliet 148, Bangor 166, Centreville 183, White Pigeon 222i Hastings 271 and Decatur 294. it Plainwell had five girls finish in ±e top 12 led by senior Claire Vos who hitj the finish line in 20:45.34 in third place.^ Gobles had the two fastest girls.; Sophomore Libby Smith won the race in" 19:20.49 and her sophomore teammate; Lauren Shaffer was second in 20:33.90. ’ Of ±e five Saxon girls, four ran their. fastest race of the season. The only one who didn't was the team’s leader on the day, sophomore Chloe Pirtle, who placed­ 41st in 26:17.29. ”I was really pleased how the girls ran. We had a few girls out and the others stepped up and had their best race of the season. We are looking to build upon that success," coach Collins said. Junior Alexia Owen was the team’s number two on the day. She placed 64th • in 30:17.41. Junior Lakaya Evans came in 67th at 32:44.48. Seniors were in the fourth and five spots for Hastings. Anika Bourassa placed 68th in 33:00.96 and Jen Stoline 70th in 34:23.25. I k.« « « 4 * « 4 W'yil ■ BH MH I I « * I 1 �I S. WWW HastingsBanner com < Saxons tested against Western, win at Lakeview SisJ £?' Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ? s i-'. S'W •l ? J t Z' *k k J «r r‘ > •'illy' , i' k 1 •'-I <1 «> ? •-lit I >• , *lfc COj ?• t' a: ; r k. S'.'. •Xed-. I* fli® Ote, 7• tect®;'® fi wmfer&i .' n M '’3is wL c:<f l.r ai > in *1 For the most part, the Saxons’ front line IS made up of^our babies” this fall Hastings varsity volleyball coach Erin Slaughter said affectionately. The Saxons put in a ton of work in in the preseason on their serve receive and their passing and the Hastings head coach said she is seeing that pay-off, and as the girls at the net continue to gain varsity experience the team is setting better and better. Hastings won the Lakewood Invi­ tational for the third consecutive year Saturday after a tough Interstate-8 Athletic Conference loss to visiting Parma Western at Hastings High School Wednesday, Sept. 18. ■ Saxon junior middle Ava Noteboom helped keep the match with the Panthers going just a little longer Wednesday with a stellar block of Western’s Bayli Stewart, with a little help from Saxon Uammate Isabel Gee, on the right side of the Saxons’ net. She just hit like a side to side block the second to last point, which was sick,” coach Slaughter said. ; Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt, the most experienced front line player for the var­ sity ±is fall, smacked a kill from the left side to thwart another match-point try for ±e Panthers, but eventually Western’s Izzy Schlundt put a kill down in the middle to clinch the win for her team. Parma Western bested the Saxons by the scores of25-10,25-11,25-21 on the night. The loss dropped the Saxons to 0-2 in the conference to start the season. Noteboom finished with a team-high six kills to go along with seven solo blocks in the match. Hewitt had five kills. Hannah Sorensen had a team-high 12 assists. Jordan Milanowski had a solid night for the Saxons too with three aces and ten total service points. Milanowski served up a big run in the middle of the third set. A kill by sophomore Bella Friddle forced a side out and pul led the Saxons within 20-10, sending Milanowski to the service line and before she was done the Saxons were within 20-18. The Panthers had a M I d ?/> ’ t I ll i i ! I I i I 11 ) fl f II r - t I t -t f tI I I i y r if 711 I 1. I A'. I ) ‘•WTlIiCi’ 1 \T P ♦ 4 N ♦ * 1 icCk’s 1 r-’ I t< < 4^ t 1 id -if’ • ii r t .•T' ■ 'K <•..* A 4 >. sW The Saxons Jordan Milanowski passes 1 the ball up during her team's 1-8 contest with visiting Parma Western Wednesday, Sept. 18 Photo by Brett Bremer * Hastings Isabel Gee battles with Parma Western’s Bayli Stewart to put the ball down during their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference contest at Hastinos Hioh School Wednesday, Sept. 18. Photo by Brett Bremer hard time handling a few of her serves, and Friddle and Noteboom had a strong stretch at the net there too. “We have been working on our serv­ ing, having stronger serving,” coach Slaughter said. “I would definitely say we had improvement, but I don’t know if it was ail of it that I want, but we had improvement in there. We’re also really working on our front row defense and our serve receive. I was happy with our serve receive and our blocking.” Noteboom had a couple of her blocks during that stretch and a big kill in the middle for that 18th point. Western final­ ly snapped the string with a quick serve receive by libero JJ Lewis up to setter Becca Brushaber who assisted a kill by senior outside hitter Bayli Stewart. Stewart, the leader of the Panther attack throughout the match, followed up with another kill to help her team close out -t- A '■ . - the match. “Parma is a good team,” Slaughter said. “They beat Marshall last week in five and Marshall has a good team. They have a relatively young team, so we’re expecting them to be tough next year too. But, I’m pretty young so hopefully we’ll see some big things, big growth.” At Lakeview Saturday, the Saxons were the team others were chasing. Hastings split matches with St. Louis and McBain Northern Michigan Christian, but beat Ithaca in two sets to get into the final round of the tournament where it knocked off Big Rapids Crossroads Academy in three 25-22, 22-25, 15-6. Sorensen had 32 assists and ten aces. Liliana Fox put up 74 passes. Noteboom closed the tournament with 29 kills and eight blocks. 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He got a pass above the arc at the top of the 18 and lasered a low shot towards the Saxon net. It deflected off the defense right back to him at the top of the 18 and another laster found its way through to the back of the net. “We just have to keep pushing, get ready for districts and hopefully we can put it all together at the righttime,” coach Hokanson said. The Saxons are now 7-7 overall this season after adding a 1-0 win over Harper Creek in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play Tuesday in Battle Creek. The Vikings are 9-3-2 on the season, they bounced back with a 4-1 win over visiting Lansing Catholic in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play Tuesday. ♦v.. f> Sports Editor The Vikings have had some trouble with speed up top lately, the Saxons knew it and they took advantage. The Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team bounced back from a tough, onegoal Interstate-8 Athletic Conference loss against Marshall Thursday by outscoring visiting Lakewood 6-1 in a non-conference match on Pierce Field in Hastings Saturday afternoon. Mickey Jiles and Deondre Mathis, a couple of heroes from the Saxon varsity football team’s Friday night victory over Parma Western, teamed up for the game’s opening goal in the first 15 minutes, with Mathis assisting on Jiles’ goal. The Hastings lead got to 4-0 before Lakewood scored midway through the second half Jiles had a penalty kick saved by Lakewood keeper Levi Frizzell, but the Saxons’ Grady Courtright was there to hit the rebound into the net making it a 2-0 Saxon lead at the half. A quick counter attack six minutes into the second half upped the Sax­ on lead to 3-0 as Jiles scored again. Cooper Hokanson took the ball away from the Vikings in the midfield and dropped the ball back for teammate Alex Flikkema. Flikkema chipped it ahead and Troy Hokanson got just enough of a toe on it to shoot the ball past the Viking defense where Jiles ran onto it for the shot. A long ball ahead by the Saxons five minutes later didn’t get cleared away far enough with a header by the Viking defense, and Mathis raced on to the ball in the box and hit it into the net for a 4-0 lead. “That’s what we’ve been trying to do al! season, is get those through balls,” Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson said. “We started off the season and the boys were a little confused. We kept trying to beat them over the top, which is not what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to play in the channels towards Wil J t X < 1 I■ I r> .J I * 1 •. •k I Saxon junior Deigo Mejia-Hernandez% n ,1 Si I slides in to take the bail away from < Lakewood senior Nick Halanski late in the second half of their non­ conference match on Pierce Field at Hastings High School Saturday. •i n * A J b 7 i r ♦ .f J 1 1 4 • lb < ■r Photo by Brett Bremer the flags, right. So, it has just been f constant at practice going through it, going through it, going through it and we’re finally now starting to see it come to fruition. We’re getting those through balls through and we’re being aggressive offensively. With the speed with Dre, and Troy and Mikey up there it is pretty hard for another team to stop that speed coming through there.” Cooper Hokanson scored the final two Saxon goals. He put a free kick from wide to the right of the Viking net past everyone and then later finished off a rebound for a goal. 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Ar^vir^obii � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-10-03.pdf 12fb1e370a8ad37e555081cff513c31e PDF Text Text < INSIDE r I TODAY'S EDITION gator team gets I & FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON • z< - trolley transports folks to first annual GUN lake fall fest SAXONS SPLIT FOUR FLIGHTS WITH BRONSON BOYS PAGE 15 k-fi Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 THE HASTINGS www.HastingsBanner.com i- : ' f, ■ 'I.. BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 37 i? r r Pniifc 2 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, October 3, 2024 $1.5 Molly Macleod named editor of The Hastings Banner View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mol­ ly Macleod as editor of The Hastings Banner, The Reminder and The Sun and News. In her new role, Macleod will cover Barry County, as well as the Hastings and Lakewood communities. She will also coordinate page layouts, assign sto­ ries and edit copy. Formerly copy editor for View News­ paper Group’s Barry County publica­ tions, Macleod comes to the new role having covered the area for over two years. “We are excited to promote Molly into this new role,” stated View News­ paper Group Publisher Wes Smith. “View Newspaper Group nition. always looks to promote from Macleod takes over for wi±in, and when the oppor­ outgoing editor Jayson Bussa. tunity arose to name a new Bussa began his new role this editor for our Barry County week as Hastings Area School group of papers, it was im­ System’s public relations spe­ mediately clear that Molly’s cialist. experience in the newspaper “ Over the course of manag ­ Molly Macleod industry along with her com­ ing The Banner and Remindmitment to community made er, I really enjoyed reporting her ±e perfect candidate.” on the news and telling the stories of “I look forward to continuing to Barry County. That’s what appealed to connect with my community,” said me so much about going to work for Macleod, who was bom and raised in Hastings Area School System — I’m Woodland. “As a Barry County native, able to continue with that work but do I am very grateful to be able to tell the it in a different venue and for a different stories of my neighbors. This commuaudience,” said Bussa. nity is special and it deserves recogAfter graduating from Lakewood 5^ s L.a High School in 2018, Macleod earned a degree in public policy from the Univer­ sity of Michigan in May 2022. She has minors in German language and culture and history. In June 2022, Macleod was named copy editor for The Banner, The Reminder and The Sun and News. In addition to copy editing, Macleod has spent much of her time in the last two years covering the Lakewood area. From human interest pieces to hard gov­ ernment news, Macleod has covered a little bit of everything. “You never know what’ll come your way in this job,” said Macleod. “I al­ ways try to keep an open mind.” Some of Macleod’s writing interests See EDITOR on 4 Barry County COW recommends raises for elected officials in 2025 Molly Macleod Editor .1 4 / ) ’''A« I, >- I dl* 1 r t « -* T J t ■J 4 to J A.. - 5Il * • W ■ 4’^ k *. 4 T I, I I * 1 ITi a« i I «. < k I Hastings High crowns 2024 homecoming royalty r Hastings High School crowned seniors Micah Johnson and JoDee Gaskill its 2024 homecoming king and queen during a ceremony at halftime of the Saxon varsity football team's interstate-8 Athletic Conference victory over visiting Pennfield Friday, Sept. 27. Get a feel for the sights and sounds of last Friday's celebrations on page 5. Photo by Perry Hardin Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ commit­ tee of the whole voted on Tuesday to recommend to the full board pay raises for elected officials, including the commissioners themselves. Should the full board approve the cow’s recommendation next week, commissioners will receive 2-percent increases in wages each year for the last three years of his or her term. Compensation for commissioners must be set before the start of each four-year term, and cannot be adjusted midway through. The built-in increases are an attempt to predict the future, based on data and trends. The recommendation calls for an increase in wages for commission­ ers from $13,646 to $14,702.03 and the chair’s pay from $14,729 to $15,869.13 an 8-percent increase from last year. Commissioners took on the duty of setting elected officials’ salaries after growing frustrations with the now-disbanded Elected Officers Compensation Commission. Because the commission worked in 2-year increments, elected offi­ cials missed out on large bonus­ es and raises ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of inflation. “Since we dissolved the com­ pensation commission, we assume the responsibility for setting elect­ ed officials’ and commissioners’ compensation ourselves,” said Vice Chair David Hatfield. “The (Personnel and Human Services) Committee has met twice going over some recommendations and some research... The raises recommended on t >> < T“ V f r / .'T 7/ i SI >4. -i: I* M 3 Ik iGawd Hatfield Bruce Campbefl al. -4 :e • ► A Barry County's elected officials will likely be seeing a boost in pay next year. Vice Chair David Hatfield explained on Tuesday the increases in wages for elected officials will put them in line with other county employees, who have seen several raises and bonuses in recent years. Photo by Molly Macleod Tuesday come in an effort to put elected officials in line with other county employees who have been treated to increased wages in recent years. “With us now assuming that responsibility with the elected officials other than commis­ sioners, we can now choose to make changes more frequently than what we could with the compensation committee. Our primary objective in putting this recommendation together was to give elected officials the same increases that we have granted to other employees over the last two years,” Hatfield continued. Commissioners are likely not the only elected Barry County officials who will see raises next year. Elected officials excluding county commissioners will also see an 8-percent increase in wages in 2025, should the frill board approve the COW’s recommenda­ tion next week. Unlike with commissioners’ sal­ aries, other elected officials’ sal­ aries can be adjusted throughout the term. If approved, elected officials’ salaries in 2025 will be: — Prosecutor: $121,596 (current 2024) to $131,009.36 (in 2025) — Sheriff: $100,048 to $107,793.61 — Clerk: $79,327 to $85,469.12 — Treasurer: 76,854 to $82,804.12 — Register of deeds: $73,557 to $79,252.25 — Drain commissioner: $73,465 to $79,152.24 Commissioners reserve the right to adjust these compensations, should the need arise. They can­ not, however, reduce the amounts. M ii: ■■ 7 1 1 0 1 B I 9 fr * 7 J W> I a Mr W if) ♦ ♦ ♦ Court of Appeals asks judge to remove no­ contact order from murderer’s life sentence Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer A Nashville man who was sentenced to life in prison for carrying out one of the most grue­ some murders in the history of the county will have yet another day in court. On Sept. 27, the Michigan Court of Appeals released an opinion that the case of Andrew Lafey, who was originally sentenced to life in prison, will be sent back to Barry County court for re-sentencing. But, not much will change when he is re-sentenced because the three-judge panel of Kristina Robinson Garrett, Michael Riordan and order taken off the sen­ Anica Letica affirmed tence. Lafey’s convictions, Lafey’s life sentence which will ultimately stemmed from the lead to life in prison yet murder of 18-year-old again. Gracyn Brickley in The reason the court Maple Grove Township is remanding the case in February of 2021. back to the trial court for Andrew The case made region­ sentencing is because of al and even national Lafey a no-contacl order that headlines due to tlie Judge Michael Schipper over-the-top, gruesome implemented with Lafey’s life nature of Lafey’s actions, who sentence, ordering tliat Lafey not filmed himself killing Brickley. be allowed any sort of contact Ilie 12-minule video shows with the outside world other than Lafey stomping on Brickley and with his attorney. The court wants berating her before eventually to see that unusual no-contact shooting her. Documents of the ♦ ♦ ♦ I' ( B I i ■m I k. investigation outlined how he told several people of his plan before he carried it out and then confided in witnesses after committing the murder. Lafey was convicted via a bench trial, opting for one over a jury trial. As Schipper has done in other egregious cases, he ordered Lafey to have no contact with the outside world, including emails, phone calls and letters, other than to his attorney. He said Lafey “should not have any contact with anyone outside the prison until the day he dies. He’s lost that See COURT on 2 I I 1 �.-.■Sf « I J4 I 2 .1 v/ww.Ha5tingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 3, 2024 I 1 I I New undersheriff sworn in » Barry County’s newest undersheriff, Kevin Erb. was officially sworn in on Tuesday at the Barry County Board of Commissioners I r Committee of the Whole meeting. Here, Erb can be seen raising his right arm while reciting his oath of office, with Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf at his right. Erb begins his undersheriff tenure with 25 years already under his belt at the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Erb briefly retired from the department in June and took a job at the Lake Odessa Police Department. His appointment as undersheriff was announced last month. Photo by Molly Macleod 4 -I* You FattFeftk Trolley Sponsors Pom Ie I'li'Xk.'i,15’ w’Z 1 s 1 A MM X —... rnwif* MX IM *h ( u w t I IR ir- ■ 1*^1 p“ 1", I Trolley Driver Trevor A. Bulmer. CTD Affordsble Limousine, stands by his trolley, ready to open the doors for eager shoppers and hungry customers at the first annual Gun Lake Fall Fest. Photo by Deb Timmernian r 4 Trolley transports folks to first annual Gun Lake Fall Fest wT^ 9 5^44’ A u ’ m V 1 1 i* t-' ' i .1^ Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer Doors opened and closed to let in and drop off hungry customers and busy shoppers all day long as ±e trolley car circled ±e business loop making stops during the first annual Gun Lake Fall Fest on Saturday. While many restaurants offered drinks and food specials, retail stores displayed their deals. Some businesses that partici­ pated in the event include Bay Pointe Inn, Russo’s Gun Lake, Sand Bar Gun Lake, Gun Lake Cocina, Judd’s, Thirsty Buddy’s, Gabby’s Unique Decor, Less Stress in Life, Water’s Edge Floral & Gifts, Lynch’s Tire, Sand Bar Workshop, Nature Walk, Susie’s Organizational Solutions, Brenda Bassett, Realtor -The Roy Miller Team, Nature Walk, Welton Modi a, SS Cyril & Me±odius Church, Chief Noonday Car Park and several more. Gun Lake Business Association Treasurer Deb Timmerman said visitors to Gun Lake enjoyed shopping and eating at ±e local restaurants and retail stores. Getting involved is a wonderful way to grow your business,” said Timmerman, who owns Less Stress in Life. “People get to know you and your business and connections increase refer­ rals and opportunities for collaboration,” Timmerman said. Anyone wanting to get involved in Fall Fest can reach out to Timmerman or any member of the board at ±e Gun Lake Business Association. The phone number (( is 269-795-0030. A trolley rental for the day cost $1,500. Fees from local merchants involved in the Fall Fest helped pay for the trolley. Timmerman said $500 came from the fees businesses paid to participate in Fall Fest while the remainder came from the following sponsors: Bay Pointe Bar & Grille, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Brad Landman, AJS-Schmidt, Less Stress in Life by Deb Timmerman, Lynch’s Tire & Service, Sand Bar and Grill, Tammy Dykema-Halloran and Associate Broker, Realtor Keller Williams. Kenna Graham, chair of the Gun Lake Fall Fest committee, created the Gun Lake Fall Crawl, a pub crawl designed to promote the delicious cuisine and cocktails of area bars and restaurants. The trolley dropped off visitors at various locations throughout the day. Kenna Graham and Kim Lynch are the co-chairs of the Gun Lake Winterfest committee. Joe Johnsen is also a member of the Fall Fest committee. Now that the first annual Fall Fest is over, Timmerman and the committee will meet this month to discuss next year’s event. “Our first meeting will be a review of what went well and what needs tweak­ ing,” Timmerman said. “We know we’d love to add a second trolley to Saturday and expand Sunday offerings and have trolley hosts at each stop,” Timmerman explained. “After review of the record and the body camera video, we agree with the trial court that the defendant’s statement regarding the shell casings was sponta­ neous and not in response to questioning or actions by police officers which were reasonably likely to elicit an incriminat­ ing response,” the opinion said. “That is, admission of the statement was harmless given the overwhelming evidence of defendant’s guilt at the bench trial,” the opinion added. Lafey has the right to return in person to Barry County court for his re-sentenc­ ing or it may be carried out over video from Marquette Branch Prison where he is being held. The opinion released last week even outlined Lafey’s unruly behavior while in the Barry County Jail, threatening to kill corrections officers during his stay. Currently, Lafey is being housed in Level 5 maximum security at the prison in Marquette. Since he began serving his life sentence, he picked up another conviction for assault of prison or other place of confinement employee while he was being housed in Chippewa County. COURT Continued from Page 1 privilege in my mind and no one should have contact with him either,” according to the opinion released by the Court of Appeals. “We conclude that there is no authority for the additional sentencing condition imposed by the trial court,” the judges wrote in the opinion, penned by Riordan. “When a trial court imposes a no-con­ tact order as a condition of a sentence, it must be authorized to do so either by statute or inherent authority.” In Lafey’s appeal, his attorney also argued that the court erred in granting him a bench trial without proper waiver of his right to a jury trial. The appeal also argued that the court erred by allowing statements to be entered in as evidence that Lafey made without being read his Miranda rights, specifically statements where he directs responding officers to the shell casings from the gun he carried out the murder with. 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Photo by Molly Macleod ■ k < V k* • V r : -i L.1 e • 1?^ t » s S'-"’- r iO tw n t J '^.’anssev,. y k ,r •sk. LAYING THE FOUNDATION; Steel beams go in at M-43 bridge inti -^•.,T iftl *Mfi| ^1 Ik / I Molly Macleod I Editor The end is finally in sight for a monthslong bridge closure after steel beams were placed last week on the bridge on M-43 between Barber and Usborne roads. The bridge, which crosses the Coldwater River, has been completely closed to traffic since construction began mid-April. Crowds gathered on the north side ofthe now-disassembled bridge to watch crews carefully place six steel beams fundamental to the bridge’s structure late last week. 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The performance schedule for Satur­ day is as follows: ‘ 1:00 p.m. - Eau Claire back An updated site plan for the former DeMaagd plans to limit the capacity fire bam property in Middleville gained of the gathering spaces to less than 200 approval from the village Planning Com­ people total, which he said would negate mission Tuesday. the need for him to add exits leading out Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve from both gathering spaces. the site plan for the 90-year-old building DeMaagd also submitted proposed at 115 High St. that was submitted by hours of operation for the business: Acorn Treehouse Ventures LLC. The Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. Village Council is expected to decide to 1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays from later this month whether to extend a 4 to 11 p.m. and Sundays from noon to development agreement between the vil­ 10 p.m. lage and the developer that was reached Commissioners agreed to eliminate in July 2022. a parking requirement for the site as Left Field Cafe owner and former Vil­ part of its approval. The village zoning lage Council member Johnny DeMaagd ordinance would normally require 53 is the principal for Acorn Treehouse Ven­ parking spaces on the parcel, which tures. He is proposing a hospitality-based DeMaagd said is impossible given the business at the 115 High site. existing space. ^•The eventual goal is to have a full-ser“We’d have to demolish half of the vice kitchen built out of there, utilizing building to build a parking garage,” he our assets (that) a^re already in the area,” said. DeMaagd told commissioners. “We plan The only available space for parking to do that in two steps ...The second step on site is a small gravel area just south of would be a full-service restaurant, the the building that the village owns. first step being an off-site dining room “The site physically can’t handle facility utilizing our kitchen as a com­ any parking requirement from our missary (to serve Left Field Cafe).” ordinance,” Planning Commission The first phase of the site development Chairman Jason Holzhausen said. “We would also call for two rentable event have the ability to simply waive that gathering spaces, one on the west side of (requirement). There are ample public ... the building and another on the east side, spaces within walking distance from this with a lobby or staging area in between. facility. I don’t think there is a reason we In addition, the upstairs portion of the can’t waive the parking requirements for building will house an 840-square-foot, this parcel and this site.” two-bedroom apartment, DeMaagd said. Commissioner Di Wilke expressed The 0.126-acre site is zoned C-1 cen­ concern about what she sees as a lack of tral business district. The village’s zoning parking close by the location. ordinance allows coffee shops, banquet “I get that it’s walkable. We all live in facilities, mixed-use developments and the village,” Wilke said. “Do you guys restaurants as uses by right, meaning no see a lot of people walking? I walk the special land use designation is needed village every day and I see very few peo­ from the Planning Commission. ple walking. I don’t see people wanting The Planning Commission’s Site to park over here (in the village lot) and Plan Committee had reviewed devel­ walk over to a restaurant.” opment plans for the site on Sept. 11. Wilke was the lone no vote on approv­ The three-member committee at that ing the site plan. meeting requested that DeMaagd provide Earlier on Tuesday, the Village Council information to the full commission on approved plans to rebuild the parking lot such issues as egress, lighting, signage next to the bam and shore up the retaining and hours of operation. The developer wall at the rear of the lot. The council submitted revised plans to the village on retained the construction firm Katerberg is* it. f I SS'" 5. ) HIT III -1:15 p.m. - Camden-Frontier -1 ;30 p.m. - Bridgman - 1:45 p.m. - Bangor - 2:00 p.m. - Climax-Scotts - 2:15 p.m. - Lawton -2:30 p.m.-Delton -2:45 p.m.-Break -3:00 p.m.-Olivet - 3:15 p.m. - Coloma - 3:30 p.m. - Brandywine - 3:45 p.m. - Catholic Central - 4:00 p.m. - Lakewood - 4:15 p.m. - Parchment - 4:30 p.m. - Fennville - 4:45 p.m. - Class D & C awards, followed by dinner break - 5:45 p.m. - Fruitport - 6:00 p.m. - Allendale -6:15 p.m. - Wayland - 6:30 p.m. - Charlotte - 6:45 p.m. - Otsego - 7:00 p.m. - Break - 7:15 p.m. - Caledonia - 7:30 p.m. - Mattawan - 7:45 p.m. - Petoskey -8:00 p.m.-Break -8:15 p.m. - East Kentwood - 8:30 p.m. - Grandville - 8:45 p.m. - Hastings (exhibition performance) - 9:00 p.m. - Class B, A, AA awards Middleville planners OK fire barn site plan update ' ^' ■4 "'■■'•'J * The 33rd Annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational is taking place this Sat­ urday, Oct. 5, at Hastings High School. Twenty-five marching bands from across the region will be in attendance. Perfor­ mances begin at 1 p.m. and run every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. Bennett Travel is sponsoring this year’s invitational. In total, 1,787 student performers, 39 band directors, 48 buses, 34 equipment trailers and three semis will be on site, creating a festival of music, showmanship and energy at Hastings High School. Band director Spencer White expressed hisexcitementforthis weekend’s invitational. “We are thrilled and honored to welcome so many talented groups to our competition this year. The Hast­ ings Marching Band Invitational has a reputation for hospitality and flawless organization, and we look forward to continuing that tradition,” said White. The day will begin at 12:45 p.m. with the National Anthem, followed by performances from 25 bands, including seven in Class D, seven in Class C, five in Class B, three in Class A, and two in Class AA. Hastings will perform in exhibition at 8:45 p.m. before the final hi® HASTINGS PERFORMING - ARTS CENTER *>*• < Professional Events An Evening with Steve DorlT| Saturday, 10/19/24 | ytoopin The Neil Diamond Legacy | Saturday, 11/2/24 I T^oopin Grand Rapids Symphony: Fright Night | Sunday. 11/3/241 3X)()pin TickeLs: liastings.ludus.eoni | 269-818-2492 Other Events Fall Choir Concert | Thursday, 10/10/2417:00pm II Fall Band Concert | Sunday, 10/13/24 | 3:oopni Thornapple Wind Band | Sunday, 10/27/24 I TXJopm Hastings Youth Choir Concert | Tuesday, 10/29/24 6:3opin 11' National Honors Society Induction | Wednesday, 11/6/2416:00pm 4 • ♦ ♦ ♦ ***^*k.»z^ In May 2022, the Village Council voted 6-0 to accept the bid of Acorn Treehouse Ventures of $40,115 to acquire the fire barn, passing up an offer from a com­ peting bidder, Leading Construction, who bid $50,000 for the site. At the time, DeMaagd had proposed a mixed-use commercial development at the fire bam that included a cafe, bakery and coffee roasting and canning operation. The original agreement called for a site plan to be submitted to the village in July 2023, with substantial completion by January 2025 and an occupancy permit to be approved in July 2025. Earlier this summer, village officials considered hav­ ing ownership of the 115 High property D.M.gd .he did not initially respond to requests for an updated site plan. The council al a committee of the whole meeting last month voted to di­ rect Village Attorney Mark Nettleton to prepare documents to have ownership of the property revert back to the village. DeMaagd has since apologized for what he termed “a perceived gap in communi­ cation or understanding” with the village. Commissioners directed DeMaagd to submit a detailed lighting plan and a sign permit application as conditions of the site plan approval. DeMaagd is also expected to apply for a facade grant with the Downtown Development Authority to replace a garage door on the building. Financial focus I 1 I .« V' .I I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ Financial Advisor CRPC 0 Member SlPC ' * Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor 53 p , I I 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 ^ Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 I Watch out for investment scams When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good decisions. And this diligence can also help protect you against investment scams. How widespread is this activity? Consider this: Investment fraud losses totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2023, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. Here are some common types of scams: • Cryptocurrency - Not all cryptocurrency offers are scams, but many are. The scammers will contact you via social media, claiming they’ve made a lot of money in crypto and are willing to help you do the same. Tliey may direct you to a website or app to invest, but the “company” taking your money may not even exist, and, after taking your money, may disappear. • Investment programs - These programs claim to have “proven” strategies that can enable you to get rich by investing in financial products. But these strategies are dubious at best and can cost you thousands of dollars that could otherwise go into an investment plan based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Real estate - Typically, a real estate scam tries to get you to invest in a '\vorld-class” or “luxury” property development, but ±ese properties may take years to build, if they’re built at all. Also, various real estate “seminars” claim they can teach you how to get wealthy by buying and selling real estate, but these programs are expensive and usually worthless. • Gold and other metals precious Scammers who call themselves “rare coins” merchants may try to sell you gold coins, bullion or other types of precious metals, claiming that these assets will always go up in value (which isn’t true) and that “now is the best time to act.” You can find legitimate ways to invest in precious metals, possibly through mutual funds, but you’ll need to determine whether these assets can be an appropriate part of your investment portfolio. So, how can you avoid these scams? Here ae some suggestions from the Federal Trade Commission: • Don't be pu,shed into snap decisions. Scammers will pressure you to act quickly because “space is n limited in an investment offering or a “special deal won’t last long. If someone won't give you time to consider an ofter, it's not worth considering. • Be suspicious of “risk-free” claims. All investments carry risk, and no variable investments can claim to provide “guaranteed returns.” If an individual or organization downplays the risk of an investment and doesn't want to provide risk disclosures, just walk away. J I I I I I I'I , • 1 1 ■ I • Ask about licensing or registration. Legitimate investment professionals must be registered with ±e Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and be licensed by your state’s securities regulator before they can sell you any investment product. You can check the status of an individual or firm by using FINRA’s BrokerCheck tool at brokercheck.fina.org. • Do some research. You can search online for the name of the company or individual ottering you an investment opportunity. By entering terms such as review, “scam,” “fraud or complaint,” you may well find that other people have experienced problems or been victimized. To achieve your financial goals, you’ll likely need to invest for decades — so, be wary of scammers who claim to offer a shortcut to success. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Echvard Jones, S/?C I I , i I I r t I I 1 I f I I I �pi « I I I k w I I 4 THE HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, October 3, 2024 4 x« • • I nr i* HastingsBanner.com WWW I I W»- t • 9 It 3»: •* •I « J > I .X l! A V I 5' F * • i i f* • > >■ I *<:• » 1 » 1-1 '4 4 vwTr •• > . 4 9 •,• t k t A A ' * ■ a ■ V. 1 ■ itf ( >4 tsA ♦ 4 I I t ’ )• I 1 r 4 •“J ♦ •» 1? I 1 r .J 1I 7-/ Fl ' I f < 1 j V L V _ h *v 'l yji 1 nr •w < 9 WtNi. < 1 ' •t 4 -tr ' J’ , »>. *■ K. A IK ► 1 1 - i 4 f .A kt I I -1 A ! 5 yr^SSi;^ f I i 1 % ♦i r * I I * '‘iJ > I W tf /*•. : . .1 r t 4- V. *[ -jv- ? «rf - -fl ''k s . k L r V « I 7 ! s ■’ a > 15 • ' ' fc 1 1 ii4«w Larry Neil (left) points out former Hastings Superintendent Matt Goebel s narne on a plaque remembering past Rotarians on Monday. He is joined by Goebels Five individuals were honored on Monday at Hastings Rotary s Trees of Remem­ brance ceremony. Pictured are family members of the honored individuals (from left) Jim Wiswell, Dave Arnold, Nancy Bloom. Oscar DeGoa, Amy Goebel and wife, Amy. 1/I, I Rotarian Larry Neil. Photos provided Rotary family,” said Rotarian Chelsey Foster. The lives of Cynthia DeGoa, Jill Wiswell, Jane Ar­ nold, Bard Bloom and Matt Goebel were honored at this year’s ceremony. Rotarians spoke on behalf of each honored individ­ ual, offering a tribute to their lives, impact and accom­ plishments. Family members of each honoree were in attendance as well. Pastor Peter Adams gave the invocation and led ET 1/ / • * J Hastings Rotarians remember past members, spouses at ‘Tkees of Remembrance’ ceremony Hastings Rotarians gathered at Historic Charlton Park on Monday toremember the lives and legacies ofmembers and their spouses lost in the last year. An annual tradition stretching back to the 1980s, the Trees ofRemembrance ceremony honors ±e lives ofthose lost while beginning life anew—with Rotarians planting a new maple tree at the entrance of Charlton Park each year. “Maple trees line the entrance drive of the park as per­ petual tributes to these special members of the Hastings f yv ’ f I J . * I < I t nd f. •|| I the memorial’s meditation and prayer. Desiree Holley ■F' .•I / Sancimino led memorial music. The annual ceremony reinforces the goal of Rotary clubs across the nation, say Rotarians: creating a space for togetherness, community and “service above self. Club members compared it to Rotary’s vision state­ ment: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.” ■fl* .A.'fc cr.* ireI .-»a .-vr--* 9 I fB T > >** ,T.; Hastings High School senior commended hy National Merit Scholarship Program Molly Macleod A -I ••• ■'*T^ DO YOU REMEMBER? 5T? I Editor I I r A student at Hastings High School is being praised by the National Merit Scholarship Program for her exempla­ ry performance on last year’s PSAT. Isabel Gee, a senior at Hastings, was honored last week as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Gee was one of the top performers on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). She is one of 34,000 students across the nation being hon­ ored by the organization. Though Gee will not be moving on next spring as a National Merit '■ Scholarship finalist, her outstanding academic performance and scholastic ability are being recognized. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstand­ ing potential for academic success,” said a spokesperson Irom the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their aca­ demic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excel­ lence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encour­ age them as they continue their pur­ suit of academic success.” Apart from her success with stan­ dardized testing, Gee is an active student at HHS. An AP student. Gee has participated on the math team and }• I 1 r .V 'I. i* '• isM \ « . Iw > a > r 1 I b 1/ Lvv’ i.-r 51. f > iI _I •« B « 1 r ■l^ - r fe\ ■ * R ■M i i 1 I V •I 4»« I I 1 ■^' r y. I h V I iii»x i Uf • tl «c; >• . 4 I .■ t.. I • • 4r^ I KI « A. .•-*• ■ I. V E-iP r. I s J i'l V I I s- A .f.f r 1 4 1 I I f L & •.-iwl 1 J’’- DRIVER’S ED STUDENTS PREPARING FOR THE ROAD — BANNER JUNE 30, 1994 — • s V -X. I II . Isabel Gee (right) was honored last week for being named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Here, she is being congratulated by Hastings High School Principal Teresa Heide. Photo by Molly Macleod « •< • ♦ *1 il* 5 1 I 1 I 4 Science Olympiad team. She is also a member of the varsity volleyball team. A busy senior, Gee is already look­ ing ahead to next year. She hopes to study engineering, perhaps with an environmental focus. “I want to do something that will help the environment and climate change — I’m really passionate about that,” said Gee. I » f r va* k t .1 I i I t * -•TWr f'.r < \9 .____ ---- *■56® Ml L *»»■<* '• " I ___ _ 4 V J ( V'. F A .« V . *<. ■{ ■ **. . •» *w V r •y ■*W Lakewood community rallies behind firefighter after deadly crash takes lives of wife, two daughters The Lakewood community is feeling a profound loss this week as it comes together to support a captain at the Lake Odessa Fire Department and his daughter. Emily, 35; Amalia, 6; and Shiloh Root, 1, lost their lives last week after a deadly crash near Grand Ledge. The Roots’ van was hit by a semi around 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 after failing to stop at the comer of Mount Hope Highway and Cochran Road in Oneida Township. The driver of the truck, along with the Roots’ eldest child, Kylie, survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. Emily, Amalia and Shiloh are survived by Kylie and Kyle, Emily’s husband and the father of the three girls. The area has been left reeling in the wake of last week’s crash, with many community members rushing to support the Root family. u 1 1 Editor I I IT Jeff Simpson, driver’s education instructor, talks to student drivers about starting their third day on the course at Hastings High School. The students receive three one-hour sessions on the course before hitting the open road with an instructor. This year’s drivers also have, for the first time, a minivan to practice with. “If people could see the way these kids drove when they first get out here, more people would understand why there is a need for driver’s education,” Simpson said. The vehicles are provided by Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick in Hastings, Bill Gavin Chevrolet-Buick in Middleville and Cathy Woods of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge. Molly Macleod DID YOU SEE? ■I I 4 < / The Lake Odessa Fire Department, where Kyle Root is a captain, has set up a fund for the Root family at Union Bank lo­ cations across the region. Donations to the Root family can also be made via Venmo at venmo.com/u/firedepartmentroofFamily with the code 1402. Additionally, support can be given to the Root family through a GoFundMe account at bit.ly/3Nby Yne. A memorial service for the Roots will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Lakewood Higli School gym. Visita­ tion begins at noon; the ceremony will be followed by burial at Lakeside Cemetery'. The Eaton Counfy Sheritfs Office re­ sponded to tile crash last Thursday, with assist^ce from the Michigan State Police, Grand Ledge Police, Roxand Township Fire Department, Grand Ledge Fire De­ partment and EMS, Delta Fire Department, ( <. 1 UT iI « I I M, I ’-1 r I i' « r Ka \ & I . « I J i r I II I r < •u ■ •r 1 1:1 - P.MM.5 d L .. > Department, Benton D of M Spanow Eaton !A o 9 Area EMS. I I X If ■•k *♦* • I OUT WITH THE OLD Demolition crews from Pitsch Companies tear down the former Designwear building at 118 W, Main St, in Middleville Monday morning. The DesignWear building was once attached to the former Baby Bliss building, which was torn down earlier this year. The Barry County Land Bank Authority received funds from the Michigan State Land Bank Blight Elimination fund to pay for the demolition work. The village of Middleville is sacking to have the site redeveloped as a possible mixed-use of resi|fential and commercial. Photo by Greg Chandler ? k 5* 1 X > t-.V EDITOR Group is a locally-owned, locally-connected community newspaper group ~8 13 Michigan eounties^s one Continued from Page 1 include nature, government and schools. I m so excited to see what Molly can do at the helm of these newspapers. said Bussa. “We worked side-by-side together for over two years and her fingerprints have been on the papers the whole time. The local paper is definitely in good hands. 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J «u >1 < A I* I. ■iWNHaw^x^'n -a . The Hastings High School marching band heads towards the high school along Clinton Street during the annual homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 27, in Hastings. Photo by Perry Hardin tn 1 f <*. 0*5? s A F A* f p /: Ik 5 f I, •J. t L'* .4 f .17 3 '. I' V KH 4« A t I I *•< I f f r k-TiSfi, r < , I ?; I' 4 X r A I k J rr * 'I . iSL‘ \. X t 'C ** ■ X .1* f !» I ♦ 1.., 4 X ' I .»J 4. I « « f 1 I 4 < • r (.a^M****** » -— IW-’ ■ ^1 «> f-- .4? % I 31]|i I Su » -i “? « 4^- 5 ** .*■1 The Saxons' Andrew Haines leads his team onto the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field before its homecoming football game against the Pennfield varsity on Friday, Sept. 27. Photo by Perry Hardin Photo by Perry Hardin \ • aV eventual homecoming king and queen honorees, ride along the parade route on Clinton Street in Hastings on Friday. I t I Hastings seniors JoDee Gaskill and Micah Johnson, the es, *. ■ •‘W-5’ T ’I I Barry TWp. water tower prepped for painting V? *> * 4 I I 7i^ ♦1 J I I • 'A Br^ .4 7 I I !1 ;* Si Hil - • ’ it J j*. •r ' n»•’ 1 s . *.* 4' I A I Z.Ed ‘ w f* j: J J' I W- Z r-' Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer According to Barry Township, the water tower in Delton will soon be covered in blue paint wi± the letter­ ing “Delton” in bright white. A crew contracted through Gentank Water Tower Services, Central Tank Coatings, out of Elgin, Iowa, will paint the tank. Township maintenance man Jim Wensei said crews will start painting this month. Prepping the water tower for painting included sandblasting the welded seams and applying primer. It’s the paint match SW4056 from Sherwin Williams. It's called Blueprint, and the other color is bright white,” Wensei explained. “The tower will take about four weeks to paint, depending on the weather. The single pedestal spheroid, the ball on top of the tower, is complete­ ly constructed. The waler tower sits at the west end of Orchard Road in Delton. Township officials said the f /♦^ ’ E >7 < V • ( 1 i 1 . 4 * I• rt >u » J . rr ^U4 t r* ' s «.«iiiaii»‘-v"T,, ra V20 t s* ' * w. . s w 'tc * l>. b. ».•-■> > ■/ V . — <> I * I• »* * « I ■P «« ' « ¥ •:^J\ '.• • ‘f* «*: ■ I 'X LA M* r- •Jr'. >> r V •>- 1^ (1 ’ a• ' * 4'i. V. s f * ’ <vr HYAA youth cheerleaders and Saxon high school cheerleaders march together in the annual homecoming parade on Clinton Street in Hastings Friday, Sept. 27. Photo by Perry Hardin • •• I. K ?!.fl ANNOUNCEMENTS I Hazel June Asher, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 29, 2024 to Lacey Kay Asher and Daniel Wayne Asher of Hastings. Mikhari Breonn Noble, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 6, 2024 to Dana Noble of Hastings. ■■■ Ronald Lee Harris IV, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 9, 2024 to Sarah Fields and Ronald Lee Harris III of > ■■■ Taylor Lynn Williams, born at home on August 30, 2024 to Karley Lynn Williams and Chase James Williams of Lake Odessa. ■■■ i-' 4 135-foot-tall 200,000-gallon water tower should be completed by the end of the year. After its com­ pletion, a solar panel system will power the structure. The water tower is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The project is $1.4 mil­ lion, and the township has $1.7 million in ARPA funds. Township Supervisor Barry Bower said more room is needed for community expansion, with a near-capacity water system. Although the water system provides fire hydrants scat­ tered throughout the community, the fire department cannot use them because the water system would be depleted in minutes. A water tower provides long-term expansion capabilities for current and future businesses, along with residential housing. Barry Township officials agreed to purchase the refurbished water tank at a regularly scheduled board meet­ ing on May 9, 2023. . w»* •.T^- - ■■’t .p » ; 8r» • ♦ > >. mmhw*. * ' ' I f a Keith Meaney !>• 11/6/46-10/2/10 •li B •w »»• t May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish that ♦ * < *k you were here. 1 t 1 ff Love you, Gloria, Matt & Pyper Andy, Mel, Amelia & Emma Jerrod, Mel, Jackson & Hannah nui a -'.'W w •' •' IH rI ■ I— <XFinilr -t < <4 ' 8 J W Nashville. ■■■ Georgia Marie, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 5. 2024 to Hayley Bishop and Brett Hammond of Hastings. t .ij 4 BIRTH rif b' Prepping the Barry Township water tower for painting included sandblasting the welded seams and applying primer. Photo by Jim Wensei / r*'" <W «Tr- w 1 is3 5*" Wk * • I '* I irut I A t a< ! f *I i** 3£*’^ 9 < e* I } J. l;-' 4 u t. f i^bR ( v- e %’S' •A ••k w I i .4> > tt I I ^-*1 k t ■ ,- '» If « H • a. / f -rA % -.nt» ».+ I A» • I ►?> < 1*'^* a 3 • t- The junior class float celebrating New York City makes its way along the parade route in Hastings Friday, Sept. 27, during the annual homecoming parade on Clinton Street. Photo by Perry Hardin 'J canids-; f* r* . f TS' ‘V.A • : iKiiimfrt*’ . I if, > I >>* 4 ’X 1 t V,. tf. ,• 1 •i 1 n , rih I, 1 ■ I ?'. ./S-! I p. sss-* I r» • - r ( « t '' “Vil t V JJ * < k f: e r. .Ve^** *;1 .-.W’ It.;. ’ 4 « T I ■ f r ft J 1 S 3 > 5^ ’**^ ^ •* "T’ J \ Iv s r f. .s J /. r r •**> *X > w, T^s etW istn*. I* fi * * ®‘ .<.w lA ■p' T w< I i .roe|ies(4® ""1 r >• \. } r N*... J VT'tY^^ I PENNFrELDB oc:. JAi » JJ A 1 4 * li’ • 4• * «' defeat p ► 1*1 it A ■ >1 « f, 4 4 AA<^ -.-rsT d / - BANNER JUNE 30,1994 - i* JA . IBI r. WR’S ED STUDENTS P8EPAEING FOE THE BOU tIK I 9 u k I u * « u 4 f k I Mi I f i * r I'"'':. » t 41^ "i •.r'ViE; i-’ iVX 55 'tfe ‘■'f II Cl »<* k * z .> n«» I t t •f X: ♦ ♦ \ 1 « -rz^' W' �w 1 6 5 n WWW M HASPNC^BAMMER Thursday, October 3, 2024 HastingsBannercom I I i * OBITUARI •' & I I ( (9 pc i VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 1 I Janet May Feighner Jane E. Rudd Jane E. Rudd passed away peacefully on September 25. 2024, at the age of 86. in Grand Rapids. Ml. Born on January 12, 1938, in Grant. Ml, Jane's life was marked by her unwavering faith, dedication to her family, and a ■ ■ generous spirit that touched | everyone she knew. Jane’s early years were spent in the small town of Grant, where she graduated from Grant High School in 1956. Her thirst for knowledge and desire to serve others led her to attend Davenport University, where she pursued a career in nursing. Jane's professional life included valued years at Pennock Hospital, and she invested many years working alongside family in their businesses, always bringing warmth and kindness to her endeavors. Family was the cornerstone of Jane’s life. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion in her children. Nancy (Bud) Geren, David (Mary) Rudd. John (Kim) Rudd, and Dan (Erin) Rudd; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; ond tiiio nr£iof^nraol_nrondrhHdron oil and two great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply. Jane also leaves behind her brother, Dennis (Bobbie) Peterson, and several nieces and nephews. Her life was enriched by lasting bonds and shared memories with each of them. Jane was preceded In death by her beloved husband of 62 years, William Rudd; her dear daughter, Sharon Drake, and her siblings, Linda and Peter. A woman of deep faith, Jane was actively involved in several church communities, including Hastings Baptist. First Baptist Church of Middleville, Orangeville Baptist, and Whitneyvitle Bible Church. Her love for singing was evident as she raised her voice in the church choir, and her hands worked wonders as she crocheted beautiful pieces for her loved ones and those in need. Jane’s garden was a testament to her patience and nurturing, blooming with the same love she gave to her family. Throughout her life. Jane exemplified the virtues of a dedicated and loving mother and wife. Her interests extended to garage sales, where she found joy in the simple pleasures and the company of friends and strangers alike. She was a constant source of encouragement, writing letters to uplift those around her, and her home was often the heart of family gatherings. Relatives and friends may meet with Jane's family on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home where a funeral service will take place at 2 p.m.. Rev. Dave Tanner officiating. Burial will take place ot at Mt. Unno Hope romotorv Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Continental Baptist Missions or The Medical Team Hospice. Jane’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of faith, family, and service. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind, and her teachings will continue to guide them. Her unwavering commitment to her family and faith serves as an inspiration to all. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Jane’s family. Worship Together at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY LIFEGATE BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273. Hastings, MI 49058. H We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc^gmail.com. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7.30 pm. Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday,'*'Fan^ily N%'ht 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Peter Adams, Adams, contact contact 616-690616-6908609. 8609. (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 provided. Pastor 49046. Sunday Worship Service 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree iiiethodist.cw Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Study and Prayer. Call Church Office p.m. ST. ST. ROSE ROSE OF OF LIMA LIMA CATHOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 . p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a Sunday. Bible 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chnrchesand these tocfl/ businesses: I Graphics A W HASTINGS FlberglaM Product* 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699W.M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 ftrtllNlNblEqiiliM^ 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 together to many diverse places, Janet May (Conely) Feighner often along with other relatives. passed away peacefully at the They enjoyed 68 wonderful years age of 94 on September 23. together until Ken passed in 2019. 2023. in Lansing. ML More than anything else, She was born on April 30. Janet loved spending time with 1930, the second of three family. She especially enjoyed children born to Rex and Gladys JI being the “ matriarch ” of the Conely. The Depression was in 1 Conely Family Reunion each ' "UH ” full swing al that time, so her summer at Munuscong, Ml in family lived with relatives on the Upper Peninsula. a farm near Brown City. Ml to Janet was preceded in death by her help make ends meet. However, she spent her formative years growing up in Detroit. husband, Ken; brother, Rex Conely, and siste, Dorothy Miller. Janet graduated with honors from She is survived by her three children, Detroit Cooley High School. Then Janet Debbie (Jerry) McKinley. Rising Sun, IN; graduated from nursing school at Henry Bryce (Eileen) Feighner, Hastings, Ml; Ford Hospital and became a registered Scott (Kim) Feighner. Haslett, Ml. She nurse. She went back to school later in is also survived by seven grandchildren, life and earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Michigan University. 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many loving nieces, She worked in various nursing-related positions during her career and eventually nephews, cousins, and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life retired from the Michigan Department of Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Social Services. 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 Janet married Ken Feighner tn 1951 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Ml while Ken was still a student at Michigan State University. After Ken graduated from 49058 with visitation one hour prior. Following the service there will be college, they lived together in Toledo. Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Nashville, where a luncheon at the Green Street United they raised their three children. They were Methodist Church 209 West Green Street, always very active in a local church in the Hastings, Ml 49058. To leave online condolences visit www. communities where they lived. girrbachfuneralhome.net. After they retired, Janet and Ken traveled J % 4 t 1 1 1 r* t *1 J 1 ’ «t 9 a • 9 » 1 1 It J Si SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Si —a '7' Isiii Supplemental Security Income for children with disabilities HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist Did you know that Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources? A child must meet all of the following disability requirements to be considered medically eligible for SSI: The child, if not blind, generally must not be working or earning more than $1,550 a month in 2024. If the child is blind, they must not be working or earning more than $2,590 in 2024. The earning amounts usually change every year to keep up with inflation. The child must have a medical condition(s), that result in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that the condition(s) must very seriously limit the child’s activities. The child’s condition(s) must be expected to last for at least a year or result in death. Some teens may have part-time jobs or be involved in work programs, which may affect their eligibility for SSL In addition, if an unmarried child under age 18 is living at home with one or both parents. Social Security will consider some of the parents’ income as the child’s income. Social Security makes allowances for the >1 parents and their other children living in the home when they consider the parents’ income. You can learn more about children’s benefits in Social Security’s publication, “Benefits for Children with Disabilities” at ssa.gov/ pubs/EN-05- 10026.pdf. Social Security also helps children - and adults - through its Compassionate Allowances program. Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standard for disability benefits. You can read the list of conditions at ssa.gov/compassionateallowances/ conditions.htm. Compassionate Allowances can help reduce the time it takes for Social Security to make a disability determination for applicants with the most serious disabilities. Thousands of children receive benefits because they have a condition on this list, but children with conditions not on this list can still qualify for SSL If you are or know a parent, guardian, caregiver, or representative of a child who may be eligible for SSI, visit Social Security’s Disability Benefits webpage at ssa.gov/ssi to learn more. Hillary Hatch is the Public Ajfairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. y • aeii a'refen-Sm’iaf prwtK ici ii® if Cc® .j I f •4 J 1 ' t *■ -r’h'* r IE** ?!'? iX 7 f 3 I ) i"'. $ •iic* H ’ J '' > i It n J ! 511 & ® *; »>- ^1* ^soiHsfeae^.. * ‘Wtwout I It J I 2 A. . lies MDHHS: Several options for COVID-19 testing 4 ■Residents urged to stay home if sick to prevent spread of respiratory diseases % L% incfck As fall begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michiganders to get free COVID-19 at-home tests through the federal government’s COVID-19 tests website and reminding residents about additional Michigan-specific testing resources. We encourage Michigan families to take advantage of the free CO VID tests being provided to reduce the risk of spreading the virus,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state’s chief medical executive. “And although it is important to test for COVID, families should also consider other respiratory diseases including RS V and influenza as we head into fall and winter when these diseases are most commonly spread. Please stay home ifyou are sick, even if you have a negative COVID test.” All U.S. residents can go to COVIDTests.gov to sign up to receive up to four free at-home tests per household delivered via the U.S. Postal Service. Additional testingoptions in Michigan include: For Michiganders who are thinking about plans for on-site testing, Michigan, gov/COVIDTest remains in place to assist in locating a testing location. Neighborhood Wellness Centers, formerly Neighborhood Testing Sites’ are providing on-site COVID-19 and influenza testing and distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests. MDHHS also continues to partner with libraries across the state to provide free at-home COVlD-19 tests to Michiganders. A list of participating libraries can be found at michigan.gov/ coronavirus/contain-covid/test/Iibrarypartnership-for-at-home-test. MDHHS encourages Michigan families to have a COVID plan that works forthem. This may include: Keeping a supply of COVID-19 r o —kkV VIV M V lu-1 y overthe-counter tests and well-fitting masks at home. Getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to a health nknu/ r V provider about eligibility for therapeutics that reduce ffie risk of severe COVID-19 disease for ffiose who test positive. Staying home if sick and learning more about respiratory virus protection strategies. W * fi x. X * ‘ « iir. : k * X * '» * «' w. X Si,, *"( NfeSit?*’ - * S’ 9 •.if *4 •» s I "'SxsX r r •u V A •• •* K s * • % ■ « I %5 'J > I ' *■ I * * Lt ''i •* So. •a 1 « .4 1. * v •'J A. « * ■ *1 I ,5 4’a 4 » ■lift *-x* �www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, October 3, 2024 * k/ i- L-’ ' L. J I s 1 **11 It '•’•it s ¥ turning back THE PAGES I t s Roadside picnic tables’ roots in Ionia County X % X .'C V k s K I » BANNER JUNE 30, 1994 1 Kt U5 4 * V I I ii JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Wlien the automobile became available to almost evetyone, and roads began to be improved, travel by car became a family affair E^lier travelers, particularly those traveling with small children, were used to stopping at schoolhouses ^d cemeteries to use the outdoor facilities and P u • I r* — vAAAw piimps lor a drink of water and a slopping place to rest and A maybe eat a picnic lunch. Then gas stations began to be more accommodating putting in ouUide facilities and offering a bottle of soda pop from an insulated, ice-filled cooler. Service sta­ tions became more sophisticated and indoor bathrooms became part of a good gas station’s services. Many automobile travelers like to eat meals cooked out at a picnic site, sometimes on kerosene or gasoline cookstove, or over an open fire. Campgrounds for tent campers and cabins for the less adventurous began to appear along the main roads of Michigan. And then the “roadside table” came into being. This ____ idea was Michigan-born with the Ionia County engineer A typical Michigan State Highway picnic table Allan Williams, while out repairing a guardrail on U.S. 16 in Boston Township, Ionia County in 1929. symbol of Michigan’s hospitality. The idea soon spread Interstate highways have adopted and adapted the It was a pretty spot where he was doing the work on to other states and the roadside picnic table began to roadside table and roadside park idea and developed the guardrail with a natural picnic spot. While he was appear in many places. It was embellished with hand it into modem picnic and rest areas to help with the eating his lunch, he thought about how nice a picnic water pumps and outdoor privies, as well as the picnic comfort of automobile and truck travelers. They are table would be at this place. He took the materials from tables, playground equipment and even dog runs. complete with charcoal-burning stoves, picnic tables, the broken guardrail he was repairing and fashioned the In the Nashville News dated Thursday, Sept. 9, 1937 modem restrooms and drinking fountains, vending there was an article titled “ Barry County is Served by ’ first roadside table. It was an immediate success and machines, landscaped areas, pet areas and special park ­ Roadside Tables, Motorists Enjoy Picnics at Side of was adopted by the Michigan State Highway and the ing for cars, trucks and recreation vehicles. Road. There are 23 Tables in County. ” Ionia County Road Commission made picnic tables that Over the years, most of the state-maintained roadside “ An expansion of the state highway department ’ s were used all over the state. tables and parks have disappeared from Barry County. roadside development policy during the past year has The demands for tables became to great that the The Fred Russell Roadside Park, complete with out ­ resulted in the placing of 23 roadside picnic tables along Michigan Highway Department sou^t out a source side privies, a hand pump, charcoal stoves and picnic state highways in Barry County this summer. This is an to mass produce the tables which were to become a tables, is still maintained sou± of Woodbury on M-66. increase of nine over the number available a year ago. The original spot on old U.S.-16 is still maintained as a The state highway department has announced that more tourists than ever before are using the 1,500 road­ “Safety Rest Area” with a picnic table and a Michigan I Historic Site marker, which tells about Allan Williams side tables that have been placed throughout the state. ! who began it all while taking a break from his job to This is a total increase of nearly 600 tables over last p*'.' eat his lunch back in 1929. year. The tables are located at convenient points along the trunklines where outstanding views or a particularly Sources: The Nashville News, Thursday, Sept. 9, shady spot are available. At many of these spots, stoves 1937; Text of the Michigan Historic Site marker, photo and wells or a spring are also provided. supplied by Evelyne Curtis Hecht, formerly ofHastings. old U.S 16 In Boston Town' Hfi’i: 'fl ‘There are 18 points in Barry County where picnic facil­ ship loniH (.■'unty. the first picnic I X-»b a ;/i-i ‘ hiqb^ny righl'Opway I ities have been provided by the highway department. A U-. ft pl? i Rj I9Z9 Uu'ough the JnJtl list of them showing their location and facilities follows; \!lnn \vnH?ims< county rngiI• ,4 J r dr “M-37 four miles west of Hastings, two tables; one 1 - .ihiv was buHt of salvage t ne •' W -)r:ncr!y used for guardrails, r mile south of Hastings, two tables; four miles sou± 1 be id, - iniiiicdl.itv.ly caught on and 1 of Hastings, one table; 13 miles south of Hastings, 'i;t« ’i^opted by the State Highway !>*■' ■ roadside park, three tables, one well, two stoves; 16 r Hf • irtinent The lonfa County Road *3 Al ■ JF t ■ ..om’nis^lon made the state’s tables \1 <. (ar. miles south of Hastings, one table; 10 miles south of i'i-CQine too great. 1 he . 1 ‘ Hastings, one table. ::ic C>’...bk became v? emblem of. I; “M-14 (now M-66) south limits of Woodbury, one <! Mitbrn iri'h hospitality, vn : which has ■I'p. C? T: 'A*dvfv •4 table; 12 miles south of Nashville, one table. * t'lnulAted H' states the F’ +- - n rt *3 r } “M-43 three miles northeast of Hastings, one table; 1 ar. 1*12 miles northeast of Hastings, along lake, one table, «’ eight miles sou±west of Hastings, one table; 10 miles southwest of Hastings, one table; 12 miles southwest of The hand pump, directions sign and roadside table at the Fred Russell Roadside Park, M-66. Hastings, two tables. The Michigan Historic Site marker on old U.S.-16, between the intersections of M-43 and M-50 south “M-79 five miles east of Hastings, one table; and six Boston Township, Ionia County. miles east of Hastings, one table.” of Woodbury in 1994. , s » I ’ Il iCOfW.b r X 7^* T 4 *■* A •* * J* IX ■> « ** ? 1> r- k« ifr V i'W' ' % - k > •V "i } > f' Si fl .s J— ‘i>>. •¥ ■ > w I % * • Im f - 'Si j’Sl*1^(0 A*? « ki >• ■*! .'i I r kv> r?* J •’x’ >3 ^**5i*'®***>. •* si Ri » w. « ■f. 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A- JwMlKt ;k *t * t liihiiiewsiiaNQsfc^ ]]i£^ofc^rKen?bfc i f 4 1** *> ‘ I ■ * { I • IhMW *. » ('ft rTW;W J* ■ X* F ♦1 t * 1 I • I » 1 1 MB * M'T’ m >r .• I * I I Pierce Institute staff discussing land management in conservation series p ■L " « > .> r< r 4^ .'32: J i fft: ?* I i.3: i IflI . .1?- ; L . 5 to « i a;- I1i . »T Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Stewardship Manager Mary Parr and Research and Community Engagement Manager Ellen Holste will discuss next week how the Institute is adapting its 850-acre land management practices to address the increasing effects of climate change. Parr and Holste’s presentation is part of the Institute’s Conservation in a Changing World lecture series. Next week’s event will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a lunch. Parr and Holste will discuss how the Institute is addressing the effects of cli­ mate change to maintain resilience and biodiverse natural areas. This program will be in-person and on Zoom. AI I •< 1 £6* . > : COVIO'l^testiiS . .. .4r k I ■■' 4 >> h r Ifk I * f' r •' 4 « •A ' 9 1*1 \ - . » fhf » Abwescsli^rtbteiiiK jitakeiforSodai^'loiiiiliii rr>• f’dii e X LV ft k .i >' I* be cooditkxb.taii. r I *9 k ►S’’ f t •) V - ; f { t A recording will be available on YouTube for those who registered. Those interested in lunch are asked to register by the end of today, Thursday, Oct. 3. Lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. The program is free. Lunch costs $15 for Institute members and $21 for non-members. The Conservation in a Changing World series is sponsored in part by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nature center, environmental educa­ tion center, and biological field station located on 850 acres with nine miles of hiking trails ten miles south of Hastings, Michigan. The Institute’s mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. rC^ I A HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE 0^ Thursday, Oct. 3 - Teen Adviso­ ry Board meeting, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches "In Love and War," a 1958 film starring Robert Wagner, Dana Wynter and Jeffrey Hunter, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; community health work­ ers at HPL, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday,Oct.7-Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Does Hearing Loss ) « .«* ilJ /‘If 5'Sk'&''z i 1 Cause Dementia, 2:30 p.m.; Library Board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Cuisine cooking class, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; mini pump­ kin painting, 3:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - OCTOBER 4-10 Those Interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1-31 — Oct, Storybook Walk; Walk-Mushroom Rain" by Laura K. Zimmerman. Learn about all the incredible things mushrooms do. 'The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Oct. 1-31 — The Fungus Among Us. Explore the largely misunderstood, yet wonderful world of fungi and their importance in keeping our world clean, growing and well-fed, The walk is free and selfguided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, Oct. 5 Over the Creek and Through the Woods trail run, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate in this year's 1 -mile fun run or 5K. Visit ltsYourRace.com for more information and to register. Saturday, Oct. 5 — Stewardship Experience, 1-3 p.m. Join the stewardship department in collecting H 4 ♦ ♦ 4 and cleaning native seeds to be used for the plant sale or seeding on the Institute’s property. Monday, Oct. 7 Fall Colors accessible tour, 2-4 p.m. Want to be immersed in and enjoy Michigan's beautiful fall colors but are not quite up to hiking the Institute’s trails? Hop aboard the Institute’s motorized mule for an accessible tour throughout the property. Call 269-721-4190 to register. Seats are limited. 1\iesday, Oct. 8 — Stewardship Experience, 10;30 a.m.-noon. Thursday, Oct. 10 — Trail Blazers social hike, 10 a.m.noon. Make new hiking buddies, enjoy good conversation and feel comfortable hiking the Institute's trails. More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreekinstitute.org. I 4 ' «a % I v* The buck stays hero! Spend It here. Keep It here. Invest In Your Community, ba ^letoipaf/ef Group B. i ♦ I i I 1 1 ’.-I 4 lb - X �I h •W t <- iir A -I* .0 r % *k 1 I n 1 .J rf 4*. J .'^ 4 ■ HastingsBanner.com 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 3, 2024 I c<# PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MIpHIGAN I NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING W-5 5^' 4 if’ t PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT 24-1 PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND TO: I any other interested PERSONS: THE RESIDENTS AND asso- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, the Township Board of Prairieville To^ship as authorized by PA 188 of 1954. as amended of the costs thereof by special Prairieville Township as more particularly described below and to create a separate special assessment district tor tn y ciated activities) in Pine Lake in the Board’s own motion, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended. against the properties benefited. The Township Board of Prairieville Township is acting on assessment made and within which the costs thereof are to be specialthat the assessment district within which the improvements are *proposed to be PLEASE TAKE FURTHER FURTHER NOTICE NUlIctinai me special spcudidwcaou.w.v vvmuMi uic foregoing '-r ---------* ly assessed is more particularly parcels with frontage on Pine Lake and back lots with lake access to Pine Lake as described as foUows: 3 1 PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 24-1 - PROPOSED DISTRICT: 4^' The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 12-006-080-00 12-006-081-00 12-006-082-00 12-006-083-00 12-006-084-00 12-006-085-00 12-006-086-00 12-006-088-00 12-006-089-00 12-007-001-00 12-007-002-00 12-007-003-00 12-007-004-00 12-007-005-00 12-007-006-10 12-007-006-65 12-007-006-95 12-007-009-10 12-007-009-20 12-007-009-30 12-007-009-40 12-007-012-00 12-008-001-00 12-008-002-00 12-008-003-00 12-008-004-10 12-008-005-00 12-008-014-00 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JO biaK} .J * ITT * •efX J -UK • 4 MR. £'i»i *' LX « •-A; t X> * r» I ] K it Ria 4 • T ) . >■* I >1 • -* t w :A » l.fl 4? 4» UealFgRtssJrlortH VP sr 5 ^srasCtisajhT!^ -i' ) Wk * A «* OS E 7 4 t A * 31. ar •« ■, SKJsrea’jtr.j:)® ®ac?e-rexisas UPj JBJ 3 3B J vv# X,* 'A, • * ; tr­ say V. '• * « *— 7 Omeltz-., A* M B- t',^ ■ J 1 - $ 3 b w. 1 4 ^ihw I 4 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improve­ ‘If 1 ’•'A- ments and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $372,070.00. The cost of the project is proposed to be raised by special assessment in the >1 special assessment district. The PrairieviUe Township Board has passed a resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ft r jEa, a '4* PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and 4 4 M. I special assessment district may be examined at the Township Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may ftirther be examined at such public hearing. (• PJ'EASE take FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of 7 years (2025 to 2031 inclusive) of ------ -- — - -----------an amount to be determined periodically, which amount will be based on the scope of work planned for that year. The total assessment for front lots is $672.82 over 7 years; the total assessment for back lots is $336.41 over 7 years. The annual assessment for front lots is proposed to be $96.12 per year and for back lots $48.06 per year. AdditionaUy, the Township Board * < * _ • 4 ** * • A ar w 4 reserves the right to levy a lesser assessment in any year that there are more funds in the special assessment district fond than the amount needed for that year’s aquatic plant control work and associated u‘* P'“‘ activities), with only published notice each , • • . J , f 4 > »• • • by more than 10%, then mailed notices of the public hearing foe ;ea«e " u”*' the reassessment would be provided to owners of record of property to be specially assessed 4 ~ 9 I )»V * 1 I * on k *1 K ”0'’“'’’'m ‘ T® Special Assessment District No. 24-1 will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments of surplus funds from the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project I Norris Road, Delton, MI on October 21,2024 at 7:00 p.m. L < i to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the Township Clerk at or before the hearing, and 4 4 ^*5 amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. *1^ 4 J 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that ifwritten objections to the proiecr arp fil zi tk hka.TftwncM»> zi fur^kkjul j n. rp than 900^. nf hk fk • 4k J • 1 J• ^re hied with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, the more Tassessment 77 7with 'the “'’"township. ’‘’ip boardWritten may not proceed unless petitions in support of thethe project, by record of more than than 50% 50% of of thLVen foe area to be made mto a special district, are n filed comments or objections may be filed with clerkssigned a^he address setorvners out below. 1 7 - ♦ M’ within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearanceTpXPMeS^u ' 'S '■squired in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal u ®“ ^baU ■> x. are invited to be present in person or by representative and to express their views at the public hearing 5. i 4 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the township board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment. y I I- -j"'I< <I I 91 k 't r 1 * \ *• «s \ s1 k ' ? <. » s. t •i 1 * > L >0 individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address below. -X"- 3*". « I- .1 « I V Rod Goebel, Clerk > Wi <1 « k I r ■ ¥ F I Prairieville Township I 4 *Q115 S. Norris Road *ss' Belton, MI 49046 4 ^69) 623-2664 s ! a ’If?" i 4♦ 44 4 '■.? * Ix 1 �t i« 'A K \ •I > wwwHasringsBanner.com mE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 3, 2024 9 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS ‘'S STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 24-29874-DE '•h. xs ’hi. JM. fetate of Dorothy A. Cowen, Deceased Date Of birth; 05/09/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Dorothy A. Cowen, died 11/29/2021. 3; Hon. William Doherty TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent's name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: personal representative, or to both the probate ^urt at 8250 Parmalee Road. Middleville Michigan 49333 and the personal representative Within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. •’ll s 4 4 E «-b $ $ name change hearing will be held on 10/02/2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Katie E. Miller to Katie E. Kauffman. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3495 12 Dorothea Marie Gage ft 8250 Parmalee Road Middleville, Ml 49333 ft IT » k (847) 271-5713 'ft I I iS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FULL-TIME ROAD WORKER The Barry County Road Commission has an excellent opportunity for a Road Worker. We are seeking skilled, qual­ ified applicants to fill the position. Pre­ ferred applicants would have 2+ years of experience, a high school diploma, or GED, a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with A&N endorsements & current Medical Card. This is a full-time position with a starting pay rate of $25.91/ hour and a competitive benefits package. A valid Michigan Driver’s license, criminal background, and a pre-employment drug PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 22,2024 at 9:00 a.m. the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Barry County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers, located on the mezzanine level of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings Ml 49058 ft ft ft S > ft ft *311 % L-ZS l2-3iH|g, ' :-SMiq 'i-sootBq “Hum “^S)^II^^o S-iHlq «< I2-S«kGjfl -■S-Sil l-Wl -X'i U-32HM n-3JHPi U-J&tKii n-iSMitj) J2-Wfl n-fSMlHfl IJ-iWGitS 12-W14 I2-J»£>« re nw n-is^ mcmi 12-511H®J[ u-sima IW 12-WJ^ ma m» liw 12-iMlHO Ml-iO I2-51Mli« »ll !1-»O revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage u-m Il-fHO U-CW-M UWIl U-(W» u-sm L’-W OT14 L’-WIO I* U-iW 12S#4JMt ]’«W« U-JfMii^l I’-PMWf U-UMIl-W U-SIMI21» I’-jWfl UWIDO I2-»flW0 :2M6« --jSatf uW :»2E ;3M*« UWIB li-TWlW :W ;-3M<W :»»» i2-SlMII1» i;4SHW» U-PWll* ;}61 premises, or some part of them, at a public 236, auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of the circuit court in Barry County, starting them, at a public auction sale to the highest promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 31, 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be bidder for cash or cashier's check at the of a _ Lpicia Flpctm . in the conditions made by John L. Lewis and ^^^band and wife, to Mortgage R®9istration Systems. Inc., as GUNS Mnrtna Amerifirst Financial Corporation. reS^p 27. 2017 anj For Sale; Henry .22 Pump rifle and Henry lever action .410 shotgun barely used, almost new. $500.00 each-Firm 269-762-1863 600.3212, MCL that the PA following place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1;00 PM, on Loan Servicing. LLC. by assignment, ‘^•ainied to be due at the date hereof GARAGE SALES sum of Ninety-Two Thousand SeventyThree and 77/100 Dollars ($92,073.77). GARAGE SALE - Thurs, Fri, Sat, October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. and Thur and Friday October 10-11. 9am-5pm. 6117 E. Dowling Rd, Nashville, Mt 49073. Variety, from dolls to tools. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the 'Mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1 • PM on NOVEMBER 7 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN- THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST. 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-029816-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Chad Travis Morris. Date of birth-1119-87 TO ALL CREDITORS: 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Chad Travis Morris, died 2-8-2024. 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS Creditors of the decedent are notified that WEST. 394.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Heather L. Bogard, degrees 55 MINUTES 25 SECONDS east. 70.24 TO THE SHORE OF MILL POND; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 115.42 FEET AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE; THENCE NORTH 76 ALONG DEGREES 44 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ♦ FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES Date; 04/16/2024 David M. Bogard P74745 35 SECONDS EAST. 93.20 FEET TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 734-281-9500 Heather L. Bogard 37.66 29 SECONDS EAST. 39.00 FEET TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 17573 Fort St. Riverview, Ml 48193 22020 Thorofare Rd. Grosse He, Ml 48138 734-363-3583 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 193.00 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK TO NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 69 DEGREES member on active duty, if your period of active duty 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have 33.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A 1/2 INCH been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. CAPPED IRON (#31602); THENCE SOUTH Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. INGRESS AND EGRESS 16.00 FEET WIDE, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for either of which may charge a fee for this A potential purchaser is encouraged to 8.00 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE information: contact the county register of deeds office DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at the of mortgagor(s): Amy or a title Landhuis, an unmarried woman company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as MORTGAGE; insurance nominee for lender and lender's successors Mortgagorfs); Anthony Mosley, a married man Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, and/or assigns Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, 1; III PM on OCTOBER 31, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is and lender's successors and assigns Date 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES of mortgage: July 22,2022 Recorded on July 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 29. 2022, in Document No. 2022-008153, and re-recorded via Loan Modification FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 23.35 FEET 12, 2017 recorded on January 11, 2024 in Document TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee Amount claimed due on date of notice: $107,698.43 No. Assignee NORTHEASTERLY. 31.39 FEET ALONG THE for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and Corporation ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THE assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded Amount claimed to be due at the date RADIUS OF WHICH IS 74.80 FEET AND hereof: Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is Dollars ($356,987.87) Mortgaged premises: 15 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST. 31.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 27 now held by Rfth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum Situated in Barry County, and described as; DEGREES 42 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST. of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred LOT 117, ROLLING OAKS ESTATES NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS 52.33 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 99.41 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE Eighty-Six and 71/100 Dollars ($154,786.71). TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS South 271.8 feet; thence East 82,5 feet to RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020007993, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and the place of beginning. Commonly known as 451 Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan, and described as: A (if 2024-000306 any): Nine VanDyk Hundred Foreclosing Mortgage Eighty-Seven and 87/100 Oak View Dr, 129.48 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 05 DEGREES 43 MINUTES encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue 6 unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, 06 SECONDS EAST. 96.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST, 72.49 FEET; THENCE months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance in which case the redemption period will be NORTHEASTERLY 85.66 FEET ALONG THE 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE Said premises are located in the Township of days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished RADIUS OF WHICH IS 62.70 FEET AND Assyria. Barry County Michigan, and are described THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 22 as: pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above degrees 51 The redemption period shall Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, be with MCL 600,3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be the borrower will be held responsible to held responsible to the person who buys the person who buys the property at the the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney tor A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST. 101.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES EAST, Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the 104.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERLINE OF OLD MILL ROAD. 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 155 Old Mill Road, Middleville. Michigan 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest Beginning, 8150 Tasker Rd. Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the of active duty has concluded less than 90 abandoned accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in period shall be 30 days from the date of such the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date sale. of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at This notice is from a debt collector. Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 2024. County, Michigan at 1; Kl PM on OCTOBER 31, from the date of such sale, unless determined telephone number stated in this notice. Date of notice: October 3, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 79.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEGREES at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period the telephone number stated in this notice. VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/ the party foreclosing the mortgage at the 77/ /7 charna t / company, either of which may charge a fee for fhis information. encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, Broadway St, Woodland. Ml 48897-9709 » experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at 2lpowell@yahoo.com if interested. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR Common street address (if any): 178 W z a Mie insurance 1541361 (09-26)(10-17) 1541932 (10-03)(10-24) Visit us online at HastingsBanner.com in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the m^gano Of to the mortgage holder for damage to the holder for damage to the property durinq the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3. 2024 redemption period. File No. 24-011997 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Rrm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road Tmu ui 48084 ’ Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.14 III (10-03)(10-24) (10-03)(10-24) Dated: October 3.2024 f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ » s. v I > I BEGINNING corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence bep barn help WANTED Must have sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast 10 purchaser is encouraged of the property. A potential purchaser is parcel of land tn Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as H* Io cnnSL EMPLOYMENT mortgage may be greater on the day of the County, ’ll Smoe^ aotomalically entitle the ownership of the the purchaser to free and clear ownership Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry 0 Placing the highest bid 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 192.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF Date of Mortgage Recording: December to on the October 24, 2024. The amount due on the Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 0 Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logginq, (269)818-7793. greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle Michigan Credit Union 5*’ Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 Foreclosing «« BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Name(s) J’-HWCMI <}&« ^7 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - Notice is given under section 3212 of the I’-MM :wi :-3WMi The Barry County Road Commission is an equal obDortuni emolover. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement n-SMD-M ii-m r-asiw org. You may email your completed ap­ plication to bcasey@barrycrc.org. Appli­ cations will be accepted until the position is filled. 1 Ml-W :33Ml>1» Application & job description can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 W. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, Mon­ day-Friday from 6 AM - 3:45 PM, or found on our website at www.barrycrc, n-iiHik) ll-Mj * :3m Benefits Health insurance 401K Paid vacation, sick & personal time Paid holidays Boot, clothing, eyeglass allowance Overtime opportunities Training opportunities when applicable n-SlMD-« L-2MM :mcw 12-SIMllH U-SIMIHI O-tiMlJ-lfl screen are required. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2025 Budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, 220 W. State St •f Hastings Ml 49058, or at http://www.barrycounty.org/budget Cynthia L. White, County Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners “W buying all HARD-WOODS: 2017 in Instrument Mirhi 2017-001661 Barry County Records, chigan. Said mortgage is now held by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET ft TREE SERVICE u . ^® ^'9best bidder for cash or check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly af 1:00 PM amohnf H NOVEMBER 7, 2024. The TAKE NOTICE: Katie E. Miller has filed a petition for name change. A 607 N. Broadway TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD. CALL 269-945-9554 cashior'e Date; 9/25/24 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 CLASSIFIEDS attorney for the party mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of wuiicp le • ^°^<^fosure by advertisement, Notice ' revised 3212 of the revised MCL ■I®®’ P* 2®®' will be foreclo^^^ following mortgage premised n, ® mortgaged premises. auSle ,o“,h ® PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29808-NC unless presented to Dorothea Marie Gaqe '' ''Omeowner: If you are a military ^'ce member on active duty, if your period of active has concluded less than 90 dutv D?paf ordered to active HEARING REGARDING Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred I Attention I �K • ••• .: 4'' w 1 10 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 3, 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN TAKE NOTICE: An action seeking quiet title to a piece of property, which is located In Barry County, Michigan and legally described as a parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 19, distant North 88‘'43'02" West 675.21 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 19, thence North 88'’43'02" West 412.20 feet along said South section line to the East line of Lot 28 of Parker's Lakewood Plat; thence North 06°04'00" East 50.00 feet along the East line of said plat; thence South 88‘*43’^East 412.27 feet, thence South 06’09'06" West 50.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Nancy Near against Defendants Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Dewsees of Ray Parker in Barry County, Michigan and Defendants must answer or take other action permitted by taw within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication. If Defendants do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against him/her for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: September 10,2024 Nikki L, Cushman P86811 Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue NW, #300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Nancy Near 298 Kay Lane, Room 109 Wayland, Ml 49348 Visit us online at mihomepaper.com NOTICE ' Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ' Notice ' of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised . judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL ' 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information, j Default has been made in the Conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa Harrington, a single person, to Mortgage Electronic. Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for M&l Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 3,2010 and recorded February 26, 2010 in Instrument Number 201002260001700 Barry County Records, Michigan, Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 56/100 Dollars ($54,432.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17,2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland Charter, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the interest of the Westerly line of Hillcrest Road and the Northerly line of State Road in the recorded Plat of Buena Vista Heights (Point V), in Section 11, T3N, R9W, Township of Rutland Charter, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof,- as recorded in Liber 3, Page(s) 108, Barry County Records; thence South 39 degrees 33 minutes West on an extension of said Westerly line of Hill Crest Road, a distance of 33.00 feet to a int on the centerline of State Road and the True Place of Beginning; thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline of State Road 95.03 feet; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 226.17 feet; thence South 50 degrees 42 minutes East 448 feet, more or less to a point which lies 429 feet West of the East line of said Section 11; thence North 292 feet, more or less, to the centerline of State Road; thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline 180 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 2179 W State Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined FILE NO. 24-602-CH HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ESTATE OF JAY WILLIAM PORTEOUS BY Julianna Bisaccio, its Personal Representative Plaintiff, vs. GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A Pennsylvania Corporation Defendants._______________________ __ Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp. Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________________ __ TO: GMAC Mortgage Corporation At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan on the 27th day of Sept., 2024. PRESENT; HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, Probate Judge Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendant, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, shall file a Notice of Interest in the above captioned case in real property commonly known as: 3129 Loop Cami, Middleville, Michigan 49333. more fully described as; LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ’A OF SECTION 26, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST!^, WHICH IS N89’54’20’W, 955.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE N89’54'20’V/, 285.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. THENCE NOO’OO’E, 594.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 'A, THENCE S89®54’20'’E, 285.0 FEET, THENCE SOO’OO'W, 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST K SECTION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST %, WHICH IS NOOWE, 800.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; FEET N89''54’20”W, 375.0 THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST Va; THENCE S00°00’W, 206.0 FEET; THENCE N89°54'20”W, 1295.0 FEET; THENCE NOOWE, 66.00 FEET; THENCE S89‘’54’20”E, 284.0 FEET; THENCE N00°00’E, 1012.20 FEET; THENCE N89W24"E. 66.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST %; THENCE SOOWW, 1012.50 FEET; THENCE S89’’54’20"E, 845.0 FEET; THENCE NOO’OO’E, 200.0 FEET; THENCE S89“54’20”E, 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOOWW, 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST Va TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-14-026-013-00 by November 14,2024 to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on December 4th, 2024 at 3:30 in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest GMAC Mortgage Corporation may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed in this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear in the Barry County Circuit Court at that date and time. Honorable William M. Doherty (P41960) Drafted By: Tripp, Tagg & Storrs. Attorneys at Law Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 I If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the to be due at the date hereof the sum of FortyAve Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and 07/100 ($45,359.07) including interest at the rate of 6.12500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 27 Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West 440.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds East, 262.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 feet: thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds West 345.00 feet along the South line of said Section 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to a private easement for ingress and public utilities described as; Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 440.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds West, 83.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof and the Southerly 33 feet thereof and any other easements of restriction of record. Commonly known as: 3991 GRANGE RD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. interest. Dated: October 3, 2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank. National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. .4^ recorded on October 14, 2008, as Document Number: 20081014-0010081, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Afth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 06, 2023 and recorded June 06, 2023 by Document Number; 2023004392,, on which mortgage there is claimed held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing 202 South Broadway kl at 01:00 PM. October 31, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rebecca Ulrich. A Married Woman to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2008, and the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) ^ACn’Group Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00617-2 Your Community Connection (10-03)(10-24) INVITATION TO BID LETTER Thomapple Manor Rebecca DeHaan probate court BARRY COUNTY notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate and Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29913-DE • Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Dorothy Jill White Wiswell. Date of birth: 04/02/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Dorothy Jill White Wiswell, died 05/21/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and the Dorothy Jill White Wiswell Trust will be forever barred unless presented to James R. Wiswell and Thomas H. Wiswell. personal representative and trustees, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 and the personal representative and trustees within 4 months ■ after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 09/12/2024 Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) Rhoades McKee, 607 N, Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 James R. Wiswell and Thomas H. Wiswell c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM 5E1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, /I MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly 9^ 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 > • ** !?«•« Thornapple Manor Campus To Whom It May Concern: Thornapple Manor will be accepting bid proposals for the above referenced “Snow Plowing / Removal.’ Bids must be received by no later than Friday, 10/11/2024 at 4:00 PM. Bids received after this date and/or lime will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender. The purpose of this project is to clear snow, de-ice and remove snow as needed. Key components of this project include: Clearing snow from roadways, entrances, parking lots, docks and sidewalks when accumulations exceeding 1.5” is required. Salt, sand or de-ice after each plowing, Pile snow where indicated and remove it should the piling area become full. Must have on-call staff nights, weekends and holidays and be available within 2 hours of a call-in. Ifyou are interested in submitting a bid, three (3) complete copies shall be delivered to the name and address listed below in a IUIJ AMk.lAlZkMA labeled a a a as aa follows; sealed envelope * I thornapple manor potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may V charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Rodney D. Heckman and Wendy Heckman, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for I**?:;: lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee of jasK^ sasiaS g!a* wif Date of Mortgage; September 5,2003 Date of Mortgage Recording; September jsr < » 5 11,2003 Amount claimed due on date of notice: , Mk tK YWMWI Mlv I : 2700 Nashville Road, Michigan 49058. niay either be typed or printed legibly. '7 Administration. All bids musl include all requested work Standards/Specifications and be responsive, accurate, and cost reasonable. Thornapple Manor will select iiPHK tn .1, D thp rnntrflftnr tn np f Dated; September 19,2024 File No. 24-011126 Fftm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 5021400 (if thp iLL n T Zu t cZ (09-19)(10-10) Jim lames. Director of Facility Services nnm^innlp u. f 1 .. 1 ’’WfT® 4 <AW I k 5 5‘' >• << I II !» .5^*83 I i* >’5 N?», * £ '4J 1 I j k I ■ s I I * A <1^ •• > *• * * - 16 a distance of 577.5 feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds West along the line of an ancient fence 200.00 feet to the true place of beginning: thence South 00 b * «■ * 'T I 1 . 4 *4' degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet: thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes \;,K ■. ■ 4 V \ > i S'* <* ... '•7 % vx^ *C< 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is Y t V *x* « 5k3 a X 'L X X k I *« *« If the property is sold at foreclosure sale <1 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the >> / 4** •q.* « MCL used for agricultural purposes as defined bv MCL 600.3240(16). * *%' ¥s IW' I I *<.* K ■' * •til The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined with «> ) 'i \ accordance nliilO 1 except: Commencing at the center of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section in kI 1 along a tree row to the North line of said description, and the end of said line. Also abandoned I n line of the above description, which lies 1010 feet East on the Southwest corner of said above description: thence North 87 degrees East periodredemption Interested bidders should schedule a site visit by contacting |im fames. 10/03/2024 and 10/11/2024 at Thornapple Manor Campus, property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. T • excepting the North 220 feet of the East 200 feet. Also, excepting the following described parcel: That part of the following: Commencing 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line, 160 rods; thence North on the West Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of beginning, which lies West of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South itNeBa t .»*4 k Southeast corner which was owned by Miltida Haugh, and lies East of Jones Road. Also, excepting the South 10 acres recorded in Liber 366 of Deeds, on page 650. Also 35 rods Southof the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South on the 1/4 line M 1 * «R < 11 $85,842.04 Description of the mortgaged premises^. Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing 35 rods South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South on the 1/4 line, 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line 160 rods: thence North on the West Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom 1/2 acre of the Si 4 I k. 1 u X I A < I X X Hastings, Michigan 49058 Bids are required to be submitted in ink. The bid OT I* i 2700 Nashville Road n' ir ?7m N ? iri wetwir Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP2 person who buys the property at the mortgaqe foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for Attn: Rebecca DeHaan 1* «!/! w* . to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 12726 S Jones Rd, Delton, Ml 49046-9655 Bid Proposal for Snow Plowing I Removal Re - at 1:00 PM. on October 31,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds East 50.0 feet' 9-25-2024 .'Sfl’T >* 01 seconds West 50.0 feet:thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West 50.0 feet to said ancient fence line; thence North 87 abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is under section 3212 of the revised given judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Ray Parker. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The Unknown Heirs. Successors. Assigns and Devisees of Ray Parker whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest In the matter may be barred or affected by the following: foreclosure notice STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN CIRCUIT COURT FILE NO. 24-539-CH In the matter of Nancy Near v The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and Devisees of www.HastingsBanner.com Contract will be executed between Thornapple Manor and the winning contractor, discretion. Should you have any questions or concerns about «^‘"ded that your bid Should DC inclusive oi all taxes, fees and permits, * ’b, Attention homeowner: If you are a military <■ service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered duty, please contact the att'orne; for ,h°eSy foreclosing the mortgage at the tXphone number slated in this notice, This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 3 2024 \ 4 . > *S ,'' Wk X. t ». ’T! !t Trott Law. RC. Sincerely, 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Rebecca K. DeHaan. Administrator (248) 642-2515 1541550 {l0-03)(10-24) 1 s 'X < .X t �s Si >1- St, SPORTS I Thursday, August 1, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW I S5SSS 11 DK Closes SAC Valley shutting out Eagles Brett Bremer Sports Editor K vjs <• S «1 V* II k % I I I' e 4k < . $1 X 3X: *1*. ‘‘Tils IkA rt JE? »] secofcEggjg • -u* 4ir: 23sscmii4« 11 ■= R» mvT ® '.l.u 14 WB!, ■'lAUI 'i'WaireJjeoniafiflf/aiy iI * «» * £ • w S'' iis^sf Sifi t, B« ^tsrnrcsn * 'kS tCKi ara sif J amisir «!31 ft33Rniseetdjail2 tBZ5£saet£^SEroiribe ilwftbffesjsalsiflstfi !C(»TfB«yfisob»Eii^ 5TOI ?«xpru M irarrsrar ft: seniefg sOne^ri BrKXDTj^SS _ OmijA ^W^SWteceStr cnteVIftSS^fertEiKsatrte 1? h 191 lafe, Hera tot wte Wes SaSjntsMteicEaa^awi iteptoiitegmig EcR 12 »B O 5 ; 5E •S' 3(52(13 Id Mlf teje tnSJa J* g jssfiptiofi JfJIW ff*’- • If^(tes01 d” J* IS .'■i .«•* w.« - -J Brett Bremer Sports Editor sale sDti The Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis team picked up its first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division match of the season Wednesday, outscoring Charlotte 8-0 to get to 1-4 in conference duals. The Orioles defaulted three flights to the Vikings. Ifte toughest match ofthe afternoon J came at third singles where Lakewood’s Connor Possehn scored a 1 -6, 6-3, 6-0 win for the Vikings over Dimitry Shaw, Reily Teigeler knocked off the Orioles’ Logan Wonch 6-1, 6-0 at first singles and James MacKenzie took a 6-1,6-0 win over Diego Hodge at number two. Ian Cole and Kaden Rohrbacher at first singles took a 6-1, 6-2 win for the Vikings 49^ > suits over Paxton Tucker and Peyton Edick. At ,• r 1 t? I < 5 *2. T5 *• ,1 A t i Il f \ b J ^77 ««» > ** « . *-.5 *• yx-r 'Sr-' ■■ Delton Kellogg senior midfielder Rafael Cotta Lopera looks to get around Schoolcraft's Will Curtis in the midfield during their SAC Valley contest at Delton Kellogg High School Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 Delton Kellogg senior Raub Lewin gets a pat on the back from senior teammate Trey Courneya after their connection netted the Panthers a goal in the second half of their 5-0 SAC Valley win over visiting Schoolcraft Monday Photo by Brett Bremer Coach Cannell said juniors Keegan Hill and Tyler Howland have really been display­ ing their development recently too, and the team has been happy to have fireshman Evan Stampflerback on the field after a week away. Overall, he has his guys focused on trying to build their team culture. Trying to hold each other accountable, with a solid set of rules to stay positive and work with each other, so it is not just about me, me, me. It is about what we can do,” Cannell said. •I JI i i ( f « f k!l T* R* i fl • •■ 4- The ‘we” might be even more inclusive this year out on the field. The Panthers have a sizable bench that can contribute. 46 Everyone is learning now,” Cannell said. 1 can count on anyone on the bench virtually for a good solid five minutes of energy. Ifwe need it we can get it there. It may not come down to it at the end when we are getting our whole squad ready at the end of the year for the tournament, but we’ll be ready to go with a full squad compared to last year when we had half as many people.” Delton Kellogg will close out the regular season with a handful of SAC crossover contests. The Panthers were set to host . Bridgman Wednesday, Oct. 2, and will go on the road Oct. 4 to Black River and Oct. 7 to South Haven. The postseason begins Oct. 9 when the DK boys play host to Allegan in a T Jb' i / I, < ’k..:c . Thornapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos celebrates a school-record round of 34 at Maple Hill Golf Course with her teammates Wednesday, Sept. 25. Photo provided Grand Rapids Christian Lillian O’Grady was the individual champion with a 76. Mattawan senior Charlotte Stenger, St. Joseph sophomore Marley Walters and Gul I Lake junior Charlotte Boudeman each scored a 79. Sophomore Ayla Jaeger from Plainwell was fifth with an 80. TK is back in action in its conference with the OK Gold Conference Championship on the schedule for Oct. 3 at Kaufman Golf Course in Wyoming. second doubles. Ana Grant and Taryn Cu­ sack outscored Carter VanAlstine and Elijah Surdenk 6-3,6-3. Sydney Tefft got the forfeit win al fourth singles and the Viking doubles teams of Mitchel Fortier iind Jed Lab and Brandon Friedhoffand Austin Witt won too. Eaton Rapids hosts the CAAC-White Championship Tournament Oct. 3. Lakewood added a 5-3 non-conference win over Pennfield Friday, Sept. 27. Teigeler got the Ione Lakewood win on the singles side. He outscored Bec Doviak 6-7(4), 6-2, (10-5). The Pennfield squad defaulted the first and fourth doubles points to the Vikings, and Lake wood had the teams of Grant and Cusack at number two and Mitchel Fortier and Jed Lab at number three score wins. MHSAA Division 3 District opener. The Delton Kellogg team snapped a threegame losing streak with the win Monday. The Panthers w'ere downed 5-1 at Fennville last Thursday, Sept. 26, and 4-0 at Kalama/ Christian last Wednesday. That’s a tough back to back stretch. The Comets took this fall’s SAC Valley championship with a per­ fect 7-0 record in conference play. They’re 12-2-3 overall. The Comets tied Fennville 2-2 in their SAC crossover this fall. The Fen­ nville boy s took the SAC Lakeshore title with a perfect 6-0 mark and are 13-4-1 overall. Fennville has earned the top seed and the bye in the D3 district that includes the Delton Kellogg team next week. The winner of the Delton Kellogg/Allegan match will face either South Haven or Comstock in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals in Fennville Oct. 14. DK fell 3-0 at Allegan in SAC Valley play Sep)^ 2i.4nd the Panthers' last win came Sept. 19 over Battle Creek Academy by a 5-1 tally. Stampfler, Austyn Lipscomb and Hill had one goal each in that win in Battle Creek and Raub scored twice. Panther leaders set their PRs at Otsego Invitational Brett Bremer Sports Editor .5" Vikings get first ieague tennis victory J 9> A r 1 s Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main moved up five spots from Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference jamboree one to two. Main placed 1 Sth Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the jamboree hosted by School­ craft. She hit the finish line in a new personal record time of 21 minutes 57.9 seconds. She kept ticking her PR under 22 minutes Saturday as she dropped time again at the Otsego Bull­ dog Invitational to finish in 21:47.9 which put her ninth in the Division 3 girls’ race there. The Delton Kellogg girls’ team was 11th and the boys' team tenth at that second SAC jamboree last week. Senior Johanna Houtkooper placed 52nd with her fastest time of the season, 24:12.95. The DK girls also had senior Jillian Leclercq 73rd in 25:33.94,juniorElliTimmerman89th in 27:0015 and sophomore Makayla Lutz 106th in 29:01.95. Gobles sophomore Libby Smith wont he girls’ race in 18:40.32. Fennville sophomore Isabelle Sliter is, A z Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos set a school record shooting a 34 on the front nine at Maple Hill GolfCourse Wednesday. She was the top player at the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Wyoming Wednesday. She had four birdies and two bogies throughout her two-under round. South Christian won the day’s event with a score of 162 strokes in front of North­ view 173, West Catholic 176, Thomapple Kellogg 180, Wayland 22 and Union NTS. The TK team also got a 47 from senior Rae Borrink and a 48 from sophomore Vivian Hansson. Sophomore Jordan Price shot a 51 to round out TK’s top four. The Sailors had all six of their golfers among the day’stop 11 scorers. Junior Anna Marcusse and senior Avery Koster led their team with a pair of 40s. South Christian also got 41s from Madeline Peacock andKaylee Quist. The TK ladies were ninth at Pre-Regional Tournament hosted by Gull Lake at Bedford Valley Tuesday, Oct. I. Leos shot an 81 to finish sixth individ­ ually at the 18-hoIe event. Borrink fired a 96 and TK also got a 117 from Price and a 128 from Hansson. Gull Lake took the day’s championship with a score of349 ahead of St. Joseph 358, Grand Rapids Christian 364, Plainwell 377, Stevensville Lakeshore 379, Mattawan 392, St. Joseph ‘B’ 395, Portage Northern 404, Thomapple Kellogg 422 and Gull Lake ‘B’443. A .?■ —at Leos sets school record with 34 at Maple Hill OBsrtec £ —r' t 'rf***^^ {7 ( • .•J ircb^ Trey Coumeya scored twice in the first 15 minutes and the Delton Kellogg varsity boys' soccer team went on to a 5-0 win over visiting Schoolcraft Monday. The Panthers close out the Southwestern Abietic Conference Valley Division season with a 3-4 record thanks to the victory. Coumeya scored on a penalty kick and finished off another ball into the top comer on the near side to put the Panthers in fi-ont 2-0, and the two teams were back and forth through the midfield into the second half. Chances started coming again about ten minutes into the second half, and Delton Kellogg finished off the Eagles with three goals in the final 17 minutes ofaction. Senior Miki Hovi scored, running onto a pass rolled ahead by Rafael Cotta Lopera, and finishing offa well-placed shot. ; Coumeya had a nifty play to up Delton Kellogg’s lead to 4-0 with 2:20 to go in the game. He rolled a pass behind his back for senior teammate Lewin Raub who found space and ripped a low shot into the net. Se­ nior Grant McArthur finished off the scoring with 1:38 to play. “We’re figuring where eveiyone kind of plays well together and how much energy we have all got to work for each other,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jon Cannell said. “Grant McArthur started off with US playing soccer. He’s new to the sport, well he played when he was real young, but he is getting back in it. He started off at forward. We started him at forward at the start of the year and taught him that. Then, we put him at outside back and taught him that. Now we’ve kind ofthrown him in the mix at center mid and he is starting to show some energy.” He said McArthur was “right up there,just hungry” when he tallied that final goal ofthe night Monday. jf was the runner-up in 19:05.58, and Kalamazoo Christian Alaina Klooster and Martin sophomore Veyda Conley both hit the finish line in less than 20 minutes loo. Gobles took the team victory by two points over Bridgman 73-75. Hack­ ett Catholic Prep was third with 80 points followed by Schoolcraft 102, Saugatuck 119, Kalamazoo Christian 146, Martin 159, Fennville 182, Wa­ tervliet 245, Black River 277, Delton l^ellogg 279, Constantine 331 and South Haven 356. Sophomore Landon Madden fin­ ished at the front of the pack for the Delton Kellogg boys with a 32ndplace time of 19:00.55. Junior Nick Muday wasn’t far behind with a time of 19:19.95 that put him 36th overall. The DK boys also had senior Brock Hickerson 65th in 20:58.98, freshman Jace Hilton 77th in 21:32.81 and sophomore David LePert 108th in 25:11.15. Hilton set his personal re­ cord in the race, and so did sophomore teammate Jack Baker. Hackett Catholic Prepjunior Marek Butkiewicz took the individual win in the boys’ race with a time of 15:37.68. Watervliet senior Daniel Mandujano placed second in 16:38.52 and there were three other guys who finished in less than 17 minutes. Saugatuck won the team title with just 49 points. Sophomore Sawyer Monroe led the Trailblazers with a seven±-place time of 17:06.53, Sau­ gatuck had five guys finish between seventh and 14th in the race. Black River was second with 101 points followed by Hackett Catholic Prep 121, Schoolcraft 126, Bridgman 126, Parchment 168, Constantine 181, Galesburg-Augusta 190, Watervliet 266, Delton Kellogg 272, Martin 285, South Haven 288, Gobles 297, Coloma 318 and Fennville 361. The two DK teams both placed eighth in the Division 3 races last Saturday at the annual Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Behind Main’s PR, Houtkooper was 27th in 24:14.69, Leclercq 40lh in 25:21.16, Timmerman 58th in 26:47.21 and Lutz 71st in 29:28.11. Madden set his PR with a time of 18:19.20 to lead tlie DK boys. He fin­ ished in sixth place. Muday was 20th in l8:59.39andHickersonplaced50th in 20:55.15. Muday and Hickerson both ran their fastest race ofthe season. Hilton placed 61st in 22:13.55 and junior Deegan Castaneda was 74th in 23:38.40, a new personal record time for him. Freshman Malachi Martin set a PR for the DK boys in the race too. s f �* 9 • 4 Fl 12 THE HASTINGS BAMMER Thursday, October 3, 2024________ _________ ______ _ 9 www.HastingsBanner .corn ___ ___ » Saxons start 5-0 for first time since 2001 k on the season’s first drive in Hastings back in August but has been there to support his teammates, could have done to help Friday. The Trojans fought back as often as they could, but couldn’t overcome the Northview offense which outscored the Thomapple Kellogg varsity football team 72-24 in an OK Gold Conference ballgame on homecoming night in Middleville. Northview went 45 yards on three plays on its first drive of the ballgame and a three-and-out on the Wildcats’ third drive of the bailgame was the only time that a North view possession did not end in the end zone. Northview led 30-8 at halftime. That 22-point deficit was down to 20 after a 61-yard touchdown run by junior Zach Eldrige and a two-point run by junior back Malachi VanEngen with 3:28 to go in the third quarter, but that was as close as TK would get and the last time the fireworks would fly in the southern sky. The Northview offensive line of See SAXONS on 14 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Il was a week like the one before last Friday night. Hastings improved to 5-0 for the first time in more than two decades and kept its grip on the lnlerstate-8 Athletic C onferencc lead with a big homecoming win r over Pennfield inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The Saxons are home against his week for another 1-8 showdown, this time against Marshall. The last time the Saxons were 5-0 was in 2001 when they started 7-0. Their only defeat that regular season was a two-point loss against Wayland in OK Gold Conference play. The competition was tough on the area’s other varsity football teams as Lakewood, Maple Valley, Delton Kel­ logg and Thornapple Kellogg were all downed in conference contests. The Lions and Panthers will look to bounce back during homecoming ball­ games of their own this week. Delton Kellogg, 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Val­ ley Division so far, will face Coloma team that is 1-4 and 0-2 in conference play. The Comets and Panthers haven't faced ofl' since 2021 as this will be their first meeting in the reworked SAC Valley. Maple Valley will be looking to re­ bound against a 2-3 Sand Lake team. The Lions haven’t scored a point since a week three win over Quincy. They were shut out by Big 8 foes Union City and Bronson the past two Friday nights. Both teams are 1-3 in Big 8 Conference play with wins over the Orioles. Lakewood is 1 -3 in its conference too, the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, with tough back-toback losses to Portland and Lansing Sexton. Things don’t get any easier really with a visit from Lansing Catholic on the slate for this week. The Cougars are 2-2 in the CAAC-White this season with their two losses also coming at the hands of the Raiders and J-Dubbs. Thomapple Kellogg takes its first OK Black Conference trip to the shores of Reeds Lake to face an East Grand Rapidsvteam that is 2-3 overall this season coming off back to back losses against the Northview team that spoiled TK’s homecoming last week and a one-point loss to Holland Christian last week. Here is a round-up of last week’s local football action. ETastings 46, Pennfield 0 The Saxon defense was not an affa­ ble homecoming host to the Panthers Friday night. The Hastings varsity football team improved to 5-0 overall this season, as it chases its fifth consecutive Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship, by outscoring Pennfield 46-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings, Sept. 27. The Saxons rushed for 257 yards, quarterback Mason Tossava tossed two touchdown passes, and Deondre Mathis returned a punt for a touchdown as the Saxons improve to 3-0 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Next up for the Saxons is a showdown with Marshall in Hastings this Friday, Oct. 4. Pennfield, now 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the 1-8, returns to conference play at Coldwater this Friday. The Panthers managed just three first downs all evening against the Hastings defense and had just 58 yards of total offense including -4 rushing yards. Hastings totaled four sacks and pounced on one Panther ftimble. “Our defensive line played a really good game,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “Like on offense, it all starts with the line. Isaac Friddle, Kaden Ogden, Seth Arnold, and Trapper Rei­ gler all played solid up front. When the D-Iine plays well our linebackers Tyce Richardson and Jayce Peterson can flow and clean things up, Dre-shaun Bailey was the top ground threat for the Panthers and he finished with just 18 yards rushing on 11 car­ ries. Quarterback Calvin Paesens was 12-of-19 passing for 62 yards. Thomas 1 Ai*** » V 4 ' s I, r ' -r<SL-' N. , b I. (• 4 ■ I 9^ * * I! K i i i* A K .jif’’’ n’d’’ I / G 1 « * ■ / . w tsit con* !■«> A t A* :•» jesi ‘S?’* « w » > r of 4 s«<? Thornapple Kellogg senior Draven White tries to get over in time to keep Northview running back Jalen Gant out of the end zone during the first half of the Wildcats’ win in Middleville Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Senicf-^^. Wright caught four passes for 17 yards and Treven Staham had three catches for 29 yards. Draven Pennock led the Saxon de­ fense with seven total tackles and Isaac Friddle and Tyce Richardson had six apiece. Carson Gates had two sacks and Trapper Reigler and Keegan Nicholson had one apiece. Jett Barnum recovered a fumble for the Saxons. Hastings did lose one fumble of its own, one the Panthers’ Skyler Pacillo recovered and returned 40 yards. Isaiah Wilson was the powerhouse for the Saxon ground game. He rushed seven times for 115 yards. Tyler Frazer had two rushes for 60 yards and Cardale Winebrenner had three carries for 44 yards. Tossava opened the scoring with a 13-yardtouchdown pass to Winebrenner a little less than five minutes into the bailgame. Frazer scored on a 57-yard run about three minutes later. Tossava tossed his second touchdown pass of the first quarter to Barnum, an eight-yard strike. Hastings followed up each of its first four touchdowns with a two-point conversion to lead 32-0. Mathis returned a Pennfield punt for a touchdown and Mickey Jiles booted an extra-point to push Hastings’ lead to 39-0 at the half. The Saxons closed out the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown run by Pen­ nock in the third quarter and another extra-point from Jiles. The two touchdown passes were the only two passes Tossava threw all eve­ ning. Cayden Cappon came offthe bench to go l-for-l passing the ball for three yards. Cappon was one of 12 different Saxons to get a rushing attempt in the ballgame. “The team seems to be finding a grove right now with your young guys really gaining some confidence in how we manage the game,” coach Murphy said. “We need that to continue for the next few Fridays.” Delton Kellogg 49, Saugatuck 6 The Panthers got the start they needed, but things went the Trailblazers’ way the rest of the evening. Saugatuck took a 49-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division win over the visiting Delton Kellogg varsity football team Friday. The Delton Kellogg defense ended the first Saugatuck possession of the bal Igame with Dylan Fichtner knocking the ball out of Trailblazer hands and Sebastian Rojas covering up the fumble. On the very next snap, senior running back Gauge Stampfler raced 70 yards fora touchdown that had Delton Kellogg in front 6-0. From that point on though, the Pan­ thers couldn’t break a big one and strug­ gled to sustain drives into Trailblazer territory. Saugatuck senior quarterback Cass Stanberry was tough to bring down. He rushed for four touchdowns and connected with Carter Miller for a 38yard touchdown pass that helped seal the Saugatuck Delton Kellogg falls to 2-3 overall this season and 0-2 in the SAC Valley with the loss. Saugatuckjoins Schoolcraft and Law­ ton at 2-0 in the SAC Valley and 4-1 overall atop the conference standings. Thornapple Kellogg72, Northview 24 Junior running back Debo Robinson got pats on the back from a couple stripe-shirted officials he went up to chat with after the clock had run out. Having made his way over to the Bob White Stadium student section with his teammates, on his crutches, senior quarterback Brody Wiersma got a pat on the back from head coach Jeff Dock as the Trojans joined in one last playing of the of school fight song. There wasn’t a lot more that Robin­ son, who pounded his way through the middle of the line as hard and often as ' he could, or Wiersma, who was injured L Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber I License #8110376 & Insured e c ■» :h 1 ,* 11I J ■* tWfl*"’'/ T f; fep’® I . /-I •k - Sff> . -jnw<£ '• «»• Pennfield receiver Braden Campbell is covered by Hastings' Jack Webb (3) as he tries to pull in a fourth down pass attempt in Hastings Friday, Photo by Perry Hardin 5 Mhl Wv. FOOTBALL Sjnit I’wac.tnOtBfflljid! teSdsiiajfJs^ V’ PLAYOFF LOCAL STANDINGS w Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 5 1 2 2 2 infTBt81ArE-8 AIHLETIC CONEHIENCE L 0 4 3 3 3 w Hastings Harper Creek Parma Western Marshall Jackson Northwest Pennfield Coldwater 5 4 4 2 1 1 2 L 0 1 1 3 4 4 3 •maMCoifcasj^ POIWTS I 53.8 26.2 25 23.2 19.8 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 4 f Ki OK BLACK W L WINS Holland Christian Northview Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills 5 5 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 4 5 2 2 2 0 0 0 LOSSES 0 0 0 2 2 2 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS ims 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 ___ Q_ 0 0 0 2 3 3 4 4 BIG 8 CONFBIENCE W Springport Union City Bronson Reading Maple Valley Sand Creek Stockbridge Quincy______ 5 5 4 2 2 2 0 a CAPFIAL AREA ACTIVITIES CONFHTfNCE WHITE Vi Portland Olivet Lansing Sexton Ionia Lansing Catholic Lakewood Charlotte Eaton Rapids Stanberry had TD runs of two yards, seven yards and 15 yards in the first half The Trailblazers led 29-6 at the intennission.He added 3 nine-yard TD run in the third quarter too. CONFERENCE 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 0 SOUmWESTERN AIHLETIC CONEHIENCE VALLEY W Lawton Saugatuck Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Coloma 4 4 4 2 2 1 L 0 0 1 3 3 3 5 5 L 0 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 L 1 1 1 3 3 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS Lms 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS W 2 2 2 0 0 0 11 bi t 4 » t S’. ''M Ik CONFERENCE I J 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 e * 'iJK ini, (t 13} S 'V b *1 s ? Ft. OnL. 'f T; li l' f. 0 0 0 2 2 2 Ctt • fl <7 1 ( : 4 ^KWi3Ca^l!ls Win in the second half. New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. 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A ill In a field with many of the state’s top J 4 teams, 23 teams in total in the D2 com­ petition, the Hastings boys were 20th and the girls’22nd. 4 The Saxon girls’ team had a new leader ,fT '-Mk” '• » *• T5> in junior Berta Fabrega Vivas who placed •*? ti r ( < 132nd in 24 minutes 35.35 seconds in her I Bit we’T^r 2 first high school 5K. r ♦I We knew Berta Fabrega would I« <*« contribute to the team, but it was a nice surprise to see her finish as our number > I n one runner,” Hastings head coach Steve Collins said. • .“kJ We are starting to figure out how to race together. Our four through seven r boys were 47 seconds apart and had improved times. Our top four J V boys were The Saxons’ Caleb Kramer races along a few strides ahead of teammates only 13 seconds apart and also had PRs.” Parker Erb and Calden Shull-Frye during the Division 2 boys’ race Saturday at That Saxon J V boys’ team was 11 th in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Photo by Sieve Collins its competition. The five guys at the top of the scoring their fastest race of the fall. Dearborn pack for the Hastings boys’ team all set tiem of 25:07.471 Hastings sophomore Divine Child senior Colin Murray won their PR. Senior Brandon Johnson placed Alexa DeCamp and junior Alexia Owen the race in 15:23.15. Holland Christian 13th in 16:18.92 to lead the Hastings had their fastest races of the season to boys, cutting more than 20 seconds off senior Will Engbers was the runner-up in finish as the Saxons’ three and four, De­ his previous PR and running about 27 15:29.76 and Grand Rapids Christian se­ Camp placed 144th in 25:40.62 and Owen nior Simon Triezenberg third in 15:30.64. seconds faster on the Otsego course than 150th in 28:40.02. he did as a junior. That 2-3 finish was a big one. Engbers Senior Anika Bourassa ran her fastest Saxon senior Micah Johnson turned and the Maroons wound up beating out race ever to place 151 st in 31:00.21. Ju­ in a personal record time of 16:55.20 Grand Rapids Christian forthe day’s team nior Lakaya Evans and senior Jen Stoline to place 38±. He cut 12 seconds from championship by two points, 109-111. both set their PRs as the Saxons’ six and his previous PR to finish in less than 17 Otsego was third with 210 points ahead of seven Saturday. minutes for the first time. Three Rivers 216, Harper Creek 227, Ka­ Freshman Tanner Krzysik placed lamazoo Home School 243, Zeeland East Otsego junior Emma Hoffman was the 137th overall for the Saxons with a PR 245, Adrian 259, Grand Rapids Christian individual champion in the D2 girls’ race of 20:00.98, sophomore Caleb Kramer ‘B’ 261 and Hamilton 265 in the top ten. wi± a personal record time of 17:22.54. 148th in 21:23.06 and freshman Parker The Hastings boys were 20th with 465 Zeeland East senior Emma Dmek was the Erb 149th in 21:23.91. The HHS boys’ points. runner-up in 17:45.74, a PR for her that team also got a PR from freshman Caiden Sophomore Chloe Pirtle was the num­ made her the only other girl to finish in Shull-Fiye. ber two for the Hastings girls. She placed less than 18 minutes. The top seven guys in ±e race all had 139th overall in her D2 girls’ race with a Hoffman’s Bulldogs won the team title X w 1 A lii I* A on their home course with 78 points ahead of Zeeland East 84, Grand Rapids Chris­ tian 95,Adrian 117,HollandChristian95, Unity Christian 161, Sturgis 188, South Christian 194, Plainwell 285 and Paw Paw 297 in the top ten. The TK ladies were 1 Sth in a field of 22 full teams with 432 points. The Hastings girls were 22nd with 690 points. The Hastings teams were set to return to action Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Turkeyville for an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree. The Saxons go to the Portage Invitational Saturday, Oct. 5 and the Wayland Invitational next Tuesday, Oct. 8. I I *6 t t ■ M - V % I■J : c ‘5 < > ASS!; . ‘'S: «» s *<' 1 *< OS’ *K • w >r *;& * X, ■'i^ 5. * h' < w ’'SiJ k V <5^1' < 1 1^ * % I » *?r •I ev-^ w '** ,•* %% A Jc ir 55 \ J?J % P, Vt *W' i a Hi it■ Jk *9 I I .•i »• .. s U\1 * V *1^ I r- B F ♦% V* 1 I I tt ’•. - Vi • VJ’AT W*!M.. ■"“^^^'^o^OenCarfpbe: f »» IV • «• » 1 ^‘’'^^Iriesfopiinatouth > Bz* 9« -f.✓' «« * f' £r^ V II fSia 4< 7* a .■W .'a; . ««* ♦ ' *• > I > 'i * i ): y i • 4 I W w k c* . 7 1» a •t0-*. 4 », > •55, s 1 •r. e* Alexia Owen makes her way along the course at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational Saturday for the Saxon varsity girls’ cross country team. She ran her fastest race of the season. Photo by Steve Collins tr?5 -pk, Pktetijhn,Haitii ’ / ^■>2 * *x* re K. TK seniors first in both races at South Christian 5rr; — R Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I Trojan seniors Ava Crews and Jacob Draaisma finished at the front of the pack in the i r respective races Wednesday at the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season which was hosted by South Christian High School. They’ve tested themselves against the conference, now they’ll test themselves against some of the state’s top runners as they take part in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational Saturday, Sept. 28 and the Portage Invitational Oct. 5. TK is hosting the conference championship meet at Gun Lake Oct. 16. The Trojans welcomed Crews back to the line-up Wednesday and she promptly finished first in 19 minutes 47.94 seconds. The top nine finishers in the girls’ race were either Trojans or Sailors, with South Christian girls placing second, third, fourth, fifth, eighth and ninth. South Christian won the jamboree with 22 points. TK was second with 45 points ahead of West Catholic 92, Northview 102, Wayland 139, Union 150 and Wy­ oming 2-5. The Sailors’ leader was freshman Tif­ fany DeMaagd who came in at 20:26.21. The TK team had the sophomore duo of Peyton Hardy and Meghan-Jane Skid­ more place sixth and seventh in the middle oftheSailorpack. Hardy hit thefinish line in 21:46.33 and Skidmore in 21:51.93. The top five for the TK ladies also included junior Madison Kietzman 14th in 22:26.15 and sophomore Alaina Mc­ Crumb 17th in 22:45.58. Junior Payton Gater was the sixth mem­ ber oflhe TK girls’ scoring group and she set her PR at 22:52.50. The TK boys had two PRs among its top seven with Case Dykhouse third H K rt Ufff .l** I WA ABB 1 I 53,0 262 25 232 1S.8 r •I •ec V 1 I j.x: Jgcu «». J / :r^ ■: iiT A I '.C JBSiC' S 11 mbv t r*-’* S •’ . 2 E' Ci C'.’ 1 z in > 2 1 1 0 0 4 1 : 1 <*3^ 0 0 1 1 2 r 3 c if* ,2S I® 2 Tr a* t J w '« ! ) A 5 ' itf 'A ..a- I 4 i 4 C I 1 '■f'- i f D »w LI ’ 2 » ■I V 2 2 0 f •^1*^ *-T nr w -■Sl^ f \ ♦ ’■ •r* « f ■ i i '*• M 1 1 l» 4 'u* 1 .e-‘ > •' t 0 2 * 4 I * I 1 I a 7', 3 I 4 5 t 0' f / * L.* r' t* 0 i r- ' I f < 0 f I 4 overall in 19:07.95 and freshman Garrett Holzhausen 33rd in 19:58.85. Draaisma won the boys’ race in 16:46.82. The top five for the TK team also included senior Hunter Tietz 14th in 18:53.31 and sophomore Grady Galaviz 22nd in 19:21.38. South Christian won the boys’ race with 47 points ahead of Northview 74, Thomapple Kellogg 82, Wayland 91, West Catholic 120, Union 127 and Wy­ oming 127. Northview junior Caleb TeBrake was the runner-up in 17:00.52 and Wayland senior Dylan Pallett was third in 17:06.17. Nearing lime to be at their peak, the «■ r 4 . I !*K u*-' I, z> / » <* , . 0 ! n t •. •r t i 4' r 1^ , I ■> t k B Il 0! » I s; >9 ' ' ^• 0 0 2 i i \ i 3! 5 ! H J ( ♦ 1 4 ■ « *< .* I I0B V * bffj V O * V* li *1. a V T? -VK^ I i V * 3^*’ K a ^1 . t t ** A < K‘*\' •.R* w k 9 £-J-- »“ 4«w« • T. jpvsr* : t*»5 Jr it ***-■•— K st 4C •3 *j I *«• :— .1 .'J J I r. .c •' I** :r Ab&* « I ’><.'< .rfi A' > < I* I I * 4\ ” V j* L :? r'• -:‘J. I- 14 ■ *.** t V til! f I I * <V^** f’5 I,: It » r k. '*7 3t^' ‘t. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Peyton Hardy and senior Ava Crews (from left) are out from along with teammates Meghan-Jane Skidmore and Madison Kietzman during the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by South Christian High School Wednesday, Sept. 25. Photo provided Trojan runners showed they’re in pretty good shape Saturday. The four fastest TK guys ran their fastest race of the season Saturday in the Division 2 boys’ race at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Draaisma ran to a seventh-place finish in a personal record time of 15:51.48. He bested his former PR by 16.5 seconds to finish in less than 16 minutes for the first time. Tietz set his PR at 18:32.32 to place 92nd. Holzhausen turned in a PR time of 18:49.97 to place 102nd. TK sophomore Elijah Frazer had his best time of the fall, 18:53.33, to place 105th. Galaviz wasn’t far behind in 11th with a time of 19:02.75, The top seven guys in the race all had their fastest race of the fall. Dearborn Divine Child senior Colin Murray won the race in 15:23.15. Holland Christian senior Will Engbers was the runner-up in 15:29.76 and Grand Rapids Christian se­ nior Simon Triezenberg third in 15:30.64. That 2-3 finish was a big one. Engbers and the Maroons wound up beating out Grand Rapids Christian for the day’s team championship by two points, 109-111. Otsego was third with 210 points ahead of Three Rivers 216, Harper Creek 227, Ka­ lamazoo Home School 243, Zeeland East 245, Adrian 259, Grand Rapids Christian ‘B’ 261 and Hamilton 265 in the top ten. The TK boys were 19th in a field of 22 full teams with 408 points. Hardy led the TK ladies placing 69th in 21:20.74 in their race. McCrumb ran her fastest race of the season to place 77th in 21:38.44. The TK ladies had Kietzman 90th in 22:09.61. Gater improved her PR to 22:32.32 to place 98th. The TK team also had sophomore Carmen Reynolds 108th in 22:53.49. Otsego junior Emma Hoffman was the individual champion in ±e D2 girls’ race with a personal record time of 17:22.54. Zeeland East senior Emma Dmek was the runner-up in 17:45.74, a PR for her that made her the only other girl to finish in less than 18 minutes. Hoffman’s Bulldogs won the team title on their home course with 78 points ahead of Zeeland East 84, Grand Rapids Christian95,Adrian 117,HollandChristian95, Unity Christian 161, Sturgis 188, South Christian 194, Plainwell 285 and Paw Paw 297 in the top ten. The TK ladies were 1 Sth in a field of 22 full teams with 432 points. Randall wins jamboree in sophomore debut Brett Bremer Sports Editor Welcome back. Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall made her first appearance running for the Saxon varsity girls’ cross country team this fall an impressive won. Randall won the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree at Turkeyville Tuesday with a time of 19 minutes 54 seconds. Randall, who has been battling injury throughout 2024, was the conference champion as a fieshman last fall as she ran a time of 19:09 on the course at Turkeyville at the 2023 conference championship and then went on to race in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Finals. ffandall’s run was part of a fifthplace finish on the day for the Hast­ ings girls and the Hastings boy s were fifth as well. Parma Western won the girls’ meet on a tiebreaker over Marshall as both team’s top five runners totaled 48 points. Harper Creek was third with 59 points ahead of Pennfield 102 and Hastings 109. Harper Creek junior Julia Faber was the closest girl to Randall Tues­ day placing second in 20:12.2. Saxon sophomore Chloe Pirtle ran a new personal record time of 23:44.1 to place 31st. All eight Hastings girls that ran the course had their fastest time of the season. Junior Berta Fabrega Viva set her PR at 24:01.4 to place 35th. Alexia Owen had a PR of 28:14.4 in 66th place. Sophomore Alexa DeCamp was 40th overall for Hastings in 25:02.8, a season best time for her. Lakaya Evans, Anika Bourassa and Jen Stoline all set PRs for the Saxon girls too. See RANDALL on 14 ♦ ♦ » 1 $ > �9^ M* •. J ♦ ■ 4 -n^ t 4 f f > r if .4 L- •*•. I rt. r h 14 vAvw.HclstingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAHHER Thursday, October 3, 2024 V- SAXONS I T 2 S.1 Continued from Page 12 Andre Johnson, Carson Ginn. Lincoln Chalmers, Tyler Duby and Brayden Taylor dominated the ballgame. Wildcat backs Jalen Gant, William Seniura, AJ Johnson and others proved too elusive or too powerful to bring down much of the night, and senior quarterback Armaan Irving was rarely off target. The Wildcats are now 5-0 on the sea­ son and 2-0 i n the OK Black Conference. TK falls to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the OK Black. Robinson scored TK’s first points of the game with 8:16 to go in the first quar­ ter on a one-yard TD plunge and then added the two-point run too. It pul led TK within 16-8 at the time. The Northview lead grew to 37-8 before TK found the end zone again with VanEngen taking a pilch to the left 38 yards for a score. Robinson again ran in the two-point try witli just over five and a half minutes to play in the third quarter. Seniura, AJ Johnson and Gant had two touchdown runs apiece and Irving threw two touchdown passes. A 14-yard touchdown run by Gant and a 14-yard touchdown pass from Irving to Jake Johnson had the Wildcats in front 16-0 in the opening quarter. TK defensive back Camden Peter had solid coverage on Johnson’s touchdown catch in the comer of the end zone, but the Wildcat receiver just went over him to haul in the score. Irving’s second TD pass covered 30 yards to Logan Tyson in the second half. The Wildcats’ Lucas Golembiewski and Orland Vasquez had touchdown runs in the fourth quarter. Lansing Sexton 34, Lakewood 14 Both teams scored in a Lakewood varsity football game for the first time since week one Friday night at Lansing Sexton, but the J-Dubbs scored more. Sexton improved to 3-1 in the Capi­ tal Area Activities Conference and 3-2 RANDALL Continued from Page 13 Marshall took the boys’ meet with 45 points as senior Jack Bidwell was the individual champ in 15:21.6. y/i;/ J .IFF, V. i (•. 3 4 s' rt- s f L 4* I J' r I i* » < > A ^■6 «c ..*T I 4 •^Zj^ 7 1 •. .‘ -W ■■■dt /? , rji . 'M - A Saxon Spencer Wilkins (10) scampers down the sideline for a huge gain during Hastings’ homecoming victory over visiting . ft —g T-« . The Saxons’ Ben Furrow takes a handoff in the backfield during the second half of his team’s homecoming win over Pennfield inside Baum Stadium at 3 Sv* Pennfield Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin Johnson Field Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin r > .* -t • overall with a 34-14 win over the visiting Vikings who are now 2-3 overall and 1 -3 in conference play. Freshman Bryer Poll had a pair of touchdown receptions for Lakewood from two different quarterbacks. Junior James Crum Jr. connected with him for one score and he hooked up with fellow freshman Max Thrun for another TD. Bronson 40, Maple Valley 0 It was a tough night in Big 8 Confer­ ence play for the Maple Valley varsity football team Friday as it was shut out by Bronson 40-0 at Maple Valley High School. The Vikings held the Lions to just 48 total yards, while amassing 378 yards of <4^ conference and 4-1 overall with the win. Springport, Union City and Bronson are all 4-0 so far in Big 8 Conference ball­ its own offense. Kamron Brackett opened the scoring midway through the first quarter with a 58-yard touchdown run and added two touchdown passes in the first half too, one of 18 yards to Spencer Losinski and a 27-yarder to Losinski. Losinski also caught a 13-yard TD pass from Stevie Wilson. Benjamin Stevens tossed a oneyard TD pass to Brackett in the second half. Aiden Whittaker closed out the scoring with a two-yard TD run in the fourth quarter for the Vikings. The Lions are now 2-3 overall this season and 1-3 in Big 8 Conference play. Bronson improved to 4-0 in the 1^ 0 1 I games this fall. Carson Milboum had the most success of any Maple Valley back against the Bronson defense running nine times for 29 yards. Jakeb McDonald was 3-of-14 passing for 26 yards and was intercepted twice, once by Losinski and once by Connor Harvey. Harvey had a game-high ten tackles for the Vikings. Teegen McDonald was on the re­ ceiving end of all three of the Lions’completions. McDonald led the Lion defense with nine tackles and Chris Mock had one. r F < sb*’-’ 131®® > aiihosete^ * tdeyCli* «fsa i d Harper Creek senior Dominic Lowrie was the runner-up in 15:37.1 and Parma Western junior Edison Lopeman placed third in 15:45.4. Lopeman’s Panthers were second as a team with 53 points ahead of Harper Freshman Tanner Krzysik, sophomore Caleb Kramer and freshman Parker Erb all set their PR in the scoring group for the Saxon boys. Krzysik came in 34th in 19:50.2, Kramer 44th in 20:51.6 and Erb 46th in 20:58.5. Creek 63, Coldwater 92, Hastings 111 and Jackson Northwest 169. Seniors Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson led Hastings again. Simmons was sixth in 16:37.0 and Johnson ninth in 17:07.4. « «« rce^ 1 1 I I I ♦ * — *♦ t• A 'A> c Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation U/VITEDSTATES POnaiSERVICE^ (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1. Plteaton nte Hastings Banner 1 4 Issue Frequency 7. 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It was another tremendous night of diving with three state qualifiers at the top of the standings. Slagel took the vic­ tory with a score of 255.45 points. CLS senior Elise Miller wasn’t far behind with a score of 235.55 and Dumond placed third at 200.80. Kaya Bender finished in the fourth place spot for the Gators with a score of 158.00. The CLS girls had the top time in each of the evening’s swims. The Gator team did get the first place points in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 400-yard freestyle at the end of the evening. Mckenna Hawks took the first place points in the 100-yard pie Grand Rapids Gators picked up their first dual meet victory of the season Wednes^y, Sept. 25, outscoring Union 102-76 in an OK Rainbow East meet in Grand Rapids. The victory included 15 new personal best times and all of the Gator divers have now qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Regional Diving competition at the end of the season. Sophomore Lydia Slagel won the diving contest for the Gators Wednesday with an overall score of 232.95 points. Senior Abigail Dumond was second with 220.15 points and sophomore Kaya Bender third with a score of 161.65. The first win of the evening for the Gators came in the 200-yard freestyle with Aubrey Hawks touching the wall in 2 minutes 21.51 seconds. Teammate Jolee Schumacher was the runner-up in that race with a personal best time. Hawks also won the 500-yard freestyle in a personal best time ofherown, 6:16.03. The Gator team of Jolee Schumacher, Eloise Nichols, Leah Schumacher and Jenna Robinett won the 200-yard free­ style relay in 2:00.04 and in the 400-yard freestyle relay the Gator team of Malia r I n yV *> WSjj '*»4, Lt r V r 1 5 lie Ik *-45? I* . McIWj m;; f I '=1 ¥ .V . r rffcliOB- IE,.. i^' ' .t •w fi c* w «■* out .I I w.* ■ f I - *5 •l f » L\T- ilaiis 1 ■ r M •r • lV> T*. •l i l( I W| A t ’■«»»Wi«,n,, '.1 s& '< 3 DK/HHS girls set a few more records in dual with Allegan t I «« t Brett Bremer Sports Editor S !1 MM wiBjwsam 1 It was another meet of improve­ ment for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team in a Southwestern and Central Conference dual with Allegan at the CERC in Hastings Tuesday. The Tigers took a 105-73 win, but the DK/Hastings girls all set new personal bests and the team had a few program best performances too. Lilly Randall won the 100-yard freestyle for Delton Kellogg/Hast­ ings in 1 minute 1.41 seconds, and she broke her own team record in the 200-yard individual medley with a runner-up time of2:45.25 in that race. Randall had some great compe­ tition in that 200 IM. She beat out Allegan junior Odessa Barnhart by less than a quarter of a second for the ) II I »< , er>i*****^“^ : ‘ I I } ! I ar*** 1,.S1»J’< I* » ?s s I I ■ft t p I ,V<»I SI ' I V 5*' runner-up spot after spending the race chasing Allegan senior Bella Festerling who won it in 2:28.69. DK/HHS ”11?^ as** i^iw* -9 rJ Ji i: I Brett Bremer Sports Editor ji? 9 ir « >* S5^ I 1^ » setting duties with Izzie Wendland. She Lawton. season and helped the Panthers to a victory in her first varsity match. ii^ z z “She has truly made a career to remem­ ber here at DK, and we are all grateful for her dedication and perseverance,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said. Wesolowski had 179 assists that first fall, 329 as a sophomore and then 265 in the fall ofher juniors season as she shared reached 239 senior-season assists during ±e win over Fennville. “Claire has been a strength to this program from day one, and we’re glad she’s chosen ±is as her path through high school,” Thornton added. Wesolowski had 32 assists in ±at win over Fennville, adding five digs, an ace and two kills. The Delton Kellogg team got ten kills, anaceandablockfrom Keirstyn Kokx and seven kills, eight digs and three aces from Claire Barker. Rylee Foreman chipped in nine digs, two aces and two assists. The Panders had a SAC crossover with Black River planned for Tuesday night, Oct. I. They will be back in action at Saugatuck next Tuesday, Oct. 8, and then home Oct. 10 hosting a Pink Out against Delton Kellogg senior setter Claire Wesolowski recorded her 1,000th varsity assist as the Panthers defeated Fennville 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference crossover in Delton Thursday, Sept. 26. Wesolowsld joined the Delton Kellogg varsity midway through her freshman Ilf Zz.»* junior Maggie Martin was fourth in that race with a season best time. Annabelle Kuck swam to a thirdplace time of 1:13.33, her best yet, in the 100-yard butterfly and broke her own team record in ±at one. Aubrey Yarger won the diving competition for the DK/Hastings girls with a score of 233.10 points. Teammate Petra Foster set her per­ sonal best in the 500-yard freestyle with a third-place time of 6:56.79. In the 100-yard breast stroke at ±e end of the night, DK/Hastings had Azzura Gatto earn the first place points with a personal best time and teammates Kassidy Peake and Kaylee Roe were second and third respectively. The DK/Hastings girls will got to Harper Creek for a dual Oct. 8 and then host Wayland Oct. 10 for the program’s annual Conquer Cancer Meet with the Wildcats and Union Red Hawks. z s^ '! lf .• » * ♦ ♦ ( I ) A -J ✓ I i 4 >5 . * t ] •j'i f. .«• iI z# f/ V / z i ■i: . 'J' 'Ar /■* •It 4 /> h s j J « *« I 1 i IL < J 1 I I rM^ Are you creative? I NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Fenton location — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! Panther senior setter hits 1,000 assist milestone 161 I ■''i^ > zr a ' I I 4 • '- 9 « « WiB 0 4*. WM««Kin|IXB9|« ;tH off CLS’s Taylor Cole who was third in 6:22.71, a personal best time of her own. Amelia McCann won that race for the Vikings in 5:36.91. CLS had seven different girls win in­ dividual races. Chloe Kerkstra took the 200-yard freestyle in a personal best time of 2:17.38.Anneka Schuurmans swam a personal best 2:40.80 to win the 200-yard individual medley. Mya VanderZwaag won the 50-yard freestyle in a personal best time of 25.13 that met the MHS?VA Lower Peninsula Division 1 state quali­ fying time. Sophie Gaylord won the 100yard butterfly in 59.35. Bella Treib won the 1 OO-yard freestyle in 54.79. Kay Hurst won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:20.21. The CLS girls won the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard fixestyle relay as well. R I ________________ / breaststroke with a time of 1:29.68. The Gator 4x400-yard freestyle relay team of Hamby, Bergman, Mckenna Hawks and Aubrey Hawks took the first place points in that race in 4:36.08. The Gator girls finished otT the night with a 50-yard senior swim that started with cannon balls into the pool and a couple divers flipping in the background. A Viking team filled with state qualifiers and those still chasing state qualifying times, had the Gators chasing it much of the night. In the 200-yard individual medley CLS junior Anneka Schuurmans won with a personal best time of 2:40.8. The Gators’ Jenna Robinett improved her personal best time to place fourth in that race in 3:22.27. Aubrey Hawks was the runner-up in the 500-yard freestyle in 6:20.43, just fighting - ------------------- Ik •a* 5*^ J The Grand Rapids Gators girls’ swimming and diving co-op, with members from Thornapple Kellogg. Hopkins. West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy, ceiebrates-its Senior Night during an OK Rainbow Conference East Division dual with Caledonia/Lowell/South Christian Tuesday at Byron Center High School. Photo by Brett Bremer Mah <1 McKenna Hawks races through the water during the breaststroke leg of the 200-yard medley relay for the Grand Rapids Gators during their dual with Caledonia/Lowell/South Christian Tuesday at Byron Center High School Photo LA HI F4'i* Stfiie C*f9is( ► by Brett Bremer Jbi 15 Gator team gets its first victory of the season Brett Bremer Sports Editor .V ________ _________Thursday, October 3, 2024 --------------------------------------------- — Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Some newspaper composition/layout We love what we do and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? 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S,i\on second singles player Owen Boge and third singles player Anderson I'orre! took a pair of straight set wins. rir>t singles player Sam Webb and the Snxtui first doubles team of Oliver Allen and Brendon Rabideau were both downed in two sets. I lie Hastings varsity boys* tennis team didn't have the numbers or die experience Io take on a full competitive slate of matches this fall. The Saxons have for­ gone the usual Interstate-8 Athletic C onfeiencecornpetition and won’t compete in (he MHSAA Lower Peninsula Regionals later this month. ITiey have spent their fall lak i ng on some J V opponents and some of .1 * • * • J i It*. b f I F *. 1 V I l« varsity squads in similar situations. Boge kntK'ked olf Josh friedcl 6-1,6-1 in their second singles match Monday. Boge is one oiThree Saxons playing Mon­ day who are returnees to the squad. He's in his second varsity season along with Allen. Forrel is in his third varsity season. Rabideau is one of three freshmen on the Saxon roster. The other two weren't a part of Monday’s dual as Bronson had guys to compete at just the three flights. Wc need time to learn and build." Hastings head coach Krista Schueller said. We're doing well. Owen Boge has our best record. He has six wins under his belt, and he has a couple other close matches under his belt. Sam has four wins with a couple other close matches under his belt. We have been learning how to close out those games and close out those sets." Owen is our scrappiest player, Schueller said. “He gets all around the court and finds ways to get balls back and keep rallies going. He has had quite a few long matches that will have really long rallies. Webb, who played JV tennis at Thor­ napple Kellogg as a freshman in 2023, was bested 6-1,6-1 by the Vikings’Carson Stevens Monday. He has been our most consistent player to this point, although Owen isn’t far behind," Schueller said. Forrell took a 6-4, 6-0 win in his third singles match against Bronson’s Zebulun Olson. There have been times throughout the season when Forrel and Boge have been teamed up in the doubles line-up. The Saxon coach said her guys weren’t quite at their best Monday. Everybody was dragging a bit after a week with three matches and a Saturday tournament all sandwiched in between homecoming week activities. Schueller said a win over Harper Creek guys was a highlight of the season so far. “It has been a positive year all around for us,” Schueller said. The Hastings boys were scheduled to close out their season at home against Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2. > {. 1 I I t ‘ rI* s I I 1 I I r 4 t ' t •• 1 « * t.: i 1 i k I f ’r V I • - -- s -J *b I Hastings first singles player Sam Webb hits a serve during his contest against Bronson's top player Monday afternoon at Hastings High School Photo by Brett Bremer I i p A r a' r I < ri’ I I f . t f 1 k k . '-J 3 r k r * >b ■1 » ■nfm * « 1 dr * / ^.4 4 r « . k« • r F Saxon second singles player Owen Boge fires a backhand back at his opponent from Bronson during his win over the Vikings’ number two Monday at Hastings High School. Photo by Breit Bremer HHS girls fourth at 1-8 championship tourney ti I 1 I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team shot its way to a fourth-place finish at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Wednesday, Sept. 25. Harper Creek took the day’s cham­ pionship at Cedar Creek Golf Course with a score of 364 strokes. Marshall was second with a 398 followed by Jackson Northwest 399, Parma Western 404, Hastings 419 and Coldwater 508. Freshman Lilli Edger led the Hastings team witha98. Junior SophiaGreenfield shot a 101, senior Kennedy Lewis a 108 and junior Ellie Cousins a 112. Parma Western senior Kaia Brunsel was the day’s individual champ with a scoreof85. Harper Creek had three girls among the top seven scorers to win the title. The Beaver team had senior Ellie Sandel shoot an 89, senior Arabella Stanley an 89, fi^shman Haley Willi a 90 and sophomore Audrey Hantz a 96. Sandel and Stanley tied for second individually. Marshall was led by a 95 fi-om senior Zadie Zuehlke which was matched by Northwest senior Melia Piloske. The Saxons were set to host a dual with Wayland Wednesday, Oct 2., and will be at their MHSAA Lower Peninsu­ la Division 3 Regional at Pigeon Creek Golf Course next Wednesday, Oct 9. < 0 1 % I II » I •r 1 I *1 I r I 'i I b 9 I Caledonia Community Schools T I <4* I 9 lb b n ♦I - ?: •• A ♦I BUS DRIVER JOB FAIR ♦r I I .■t Climb behind the wheel of an iconic yellow school bus. Take a spin around^ the parking lot and experience the thrill of being a bus driver at our upcoming job fair. What a great way to serve your community and start a new or second career. 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I I ’• 4 ♦♦ > � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-10-10.pdf 3ed3d52f42acce3aaf09a530bc6ac3f7 PDF Text Text BAhNER b ♦ INSIDE 4^ I TODAY'S EDfTlON Ag 1 5 4 i: ■"*W LEOS EARNS ANOTHER SHOT AT STATE FINALS . . s’ * SSs4 * -A* HHS PLAYS CLOSE SETS WITH MARSHALL AT PINK OUT PAGE - 74“ PAGE 14 ,^.4^ >*0 1 33RD ANNUAL HASTINGS MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL | ’ PAGE 3 10 I. A. Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastin!^^^9§8 THE HASTINGS VOL. 170, NO. 38 THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, October 10, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com 1.5 Clarksville’s president and zoning administrator resign following clash with business owner Molly Macleod Editor for Clarksville Coffee <& Real Estate, waiving any parking requirements. The motion came after a months-long application process and a lengthy debate last month between the zoning administrator, the business owner and members of the planning commission. Originally, the agenda item was listed last month as a preliminary site plan review for the coffee shop. Clarksville Village Clerk Shari Clark read a letter from former President Byers at the start of the village council meeting on Monday, tendering her res­ ignation effective Oct. 3, 2024. President Byers led the village for 12 years. Because the resignation came just this week, her name wilt remain on the November ballot. Tristen Alderink, currently a planning commissioner, is The Village of Clarksville is seek­ ing both a new president and zoning administrator after both officials resigned in the past three weeks. The resignations come after a Clarksville business owner publicly called out village zoning rules, claiming personal bias and unrealistic require­ ments led to a delay in the opening of her business. Complaints specifically pointed to Amy Byers, who resigned this week as Clarksville’s village presi­ dent. Byers is married to Derek Byers, who resigned last month as zoning administrator. Members of the Clarksville Planning Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 19 to approve the site plan as-is Panthers crown royalty at homecoming game J f .J?’ .• f r Ji U.I ■ I0 i t « 1 b K f f♦ ♦ pl I f r r VJ I •u '4 .*• K I*— . fyv* Delton Kellogg seniors Myles Hatton and Claire Wesolowski are crowned the 2024 Delton Kellogg High School homecoming king and queen during a ceremony at halftime of the Panther varsity football team's game against Coloma on Friday, Oct 4 Photo by Perry Hardin I • iiimiiimi *04e7> 4 17 9 e 11O1B 1 1 a . JL 1: 41. J V r * * * * W % r K.i it I fO so ■ COUNTY BOARD OFFICIALLY APPROVES ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES PAGE 2 t * ib * V W w 2 I o «>« 14 □ a. fj? igi • .ttn; I < I =^-** Clarksville Village Clerk Shari Clark reads aloud a resignation letter from former President Amy Byers at Monday’s village council meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod 'x.a > <, 'F >: ■ CA 7 »“ r -» 1 r 4^ <•5-* U-ot / • A A I 1 * » t \. • > J ?c-. ■V t t.T-* 1^. 4 r ■* 1 t •>4 -4 kI KJ > 7^ Ab » I i' 1: I ■w I A R Cyclists line up in the parking lot of Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on Sunday before heading off to ride on dirt and gravel roads throughout Barry County for the 7th Annual Fall Fondo. Photo provided Shelter, Imagination Library of Barry County and the Hastings High School culinary program. Organizer Matt Acker told The Banner that he didn’t have a firm total on what was raised yet but that it would be in the several thousands, as usual. Each rider at the event paid $30 to pre-register or $50 the day of. Last year, the Fall Fondo raised nearly $10,000 and split it evenly between the Barry County Animal Shelter and the Imagination Library of Barry County, which is designed to foster early childhood reading by providing program participants with free books. Foster, who is a pivotal force in the Imagination Library, said that participation in the program hovers around 1,500 at any given time. Participants must live within Barry County, too. The whole idea is to get books in the hands of kids as early as possible,” Foster explained. “They can be enrolled at birth and begin receiving a book per month until they turn 5. Then, when they enter Kindergarten, they are hopefully a good reader already and are set up for success.” The ±ree Rotary clubs of Delton, Hastings and Middleville are the ib See CYCLING on 3 Spend it here. Keep it here. <• n SHOP LOCAL I YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE y I « p L 1 1 lU INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM O 4 '•1 ' SUBSCRIBE CQ □ J ir' > if ii / r Z .1 u The annual Bany-Roubaix and its affil­ iated events may seem like a big of bike race to most people. For someone like Chelsey Foster, they I get to see firsthand that the relationship ' forged between Hastings and one of the largest off-road cycling events in the country has been advantageous for local nonprofits. “The way the Barry-Roubaix gives back to the community is really amazing,” said Foster, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Highpoint Community Bank and member of the Rotary Club of Hastings. “I hope people recognize this when they may be inconvenienced during the race day. We spoke to people from Canada, Ohio and Arkansas, who came in just for the Fondo (on Sunday).” Wliile the main event, which attracts thousands, is held in the late spring, last weekend served as a reminder of how this event not only utilizes the miles of gravel and dirt roads throughout Barry County but also gives back to the community in the process. The Barry-Roubaix held its 7th Annual Fall Fondo on Sunday, a scaled-down and much more leisurely event that brings cyclists to town to tackle tlie miles of grav­ el. Organizers used Fish Hatcheiy Park in Hastings as the staging area for the rough­ ly 300 cyclists who participated. Witlioul blocking off any roads, cyclists were invit­ ed to ride along stretches of the official course. The event was not only a tune-up for racers who wanted another taste of the Bany-Roubaix before winter time, but it raised money for local organizations, including the Bany County Animal *3 L_ •w Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer * .«5« r Fall Fondo highlights philanthropic work carried out by large annual cycling race IN. I ' challenging Byers for president. My primary goal was to make sure our village was a better place, and I’m honored to have had the opportunity to serve the community,” wrote Byers. She cited several accomplishments from her time in office, including street and sidewalk repairs, the con­ struction of a pedestrian bridge, increased police presence in the village and a beatifying business grant. Throughout my entire time in office. my unwavering passion for the best interests of the community has guided my decisions and actions,” wrote Byers. A recent clash with Clarksville Coffee & Real Estate owner and Planning Commission Vice Chair See RESIGN on 2 V J 12' ’.■-t t* k i L 03X01(692 • > I N L i if’5 ♦ * r S’ ’I I THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 1 I' «*•' r.;, .««• ' A ’u4 W' t V ' K s I h 'idL v^L >1^5 - I: ' ‘ *l ■f’ « 1 ,4 I !_ * �ft » ft 2 fhursdoy, October 10, 2024 WWW HaslingsBanner com - HAsTUc BANNER County board officially approves elected officials’ salaries resign irom Page 1 1 Molly Macleod Editor spilled over onio ^K tftl la. Uv*»r« Hycn cilcd fhp ihc rt'CC' recent events in her resignation. Upon uking office. 1 swore an f*alh to uphold (he ordinances of the village and Ihe laws of Michigan. )' my commilmenl lo ihis oath has been challenged, and I have remained sieadfxsi in my resolve lo honor it." Ityeni wrole. "Rcgrcltahly, I ha\c obserxed others willing to di-rregard ihcir oath by allowing rules and ordinances lo be ignored. I can­ not and will not compromise my oalh or collude with those u ho would. My firm -Stance has resulted in vicious and unlruc personal altack.s.” Byers said she is disheartened recent events may overshadow the accomplishments of the pa.st 12 years. Clark also read the resignation of fornier Zoning Administrator Derek Byers on Monday. He is the husband of Amy Byers. “I've been the zoning administra­ tor for ihe village for approximate!) 12 years. During that lime. I’ve had the opportunity Io meet many of ihc village residents and grow my knowledge of zoning. I have also learned the importance of having the rules that force a look into the repercussions of the village and its residents as a whole when decisions are made." wrote the former zoning administrator. “While there are many opportunities for these rules to get adjusted to belter serve the communi­ ty. this is what we have to work with until that has been accomplished. “With that said, a motion was pre­ sented in conflict with the approved agenda, and a decision was made regarding a site plan that was beyond the authority of the planning commis­ sion on Sept. 19,2024. In doing so, it is my belief that this is undermining the integrity of all previous and future decisions under the zoning ordinance and sets the stage for how future applica­ tions will be addressed,” he continued. Council members corrected the Sept. 19 planning commission agen­ da at Monday’s meeting. The former zoning administrator went on to say in the interest of fairness, he thinks all site plans that have been approved within the vil­ lage be revisited, and fees returned. Despite its tumultuous site plan * ' approval process, Clarksville Coffee & Real Estate enjoyed its grand open­ ing on Saturday, Sept 28. Hoffman said she is already planning communi­ ty events hosted by the shop. Clarksville Coffee & Real Estate is located at 103 S. Main Street in Clarksville. Additionally, Clarksville business owners recently formed an informal group. A representative of this group spoke at Monday's meeting, urging members of the council to better communicate and work with busi­ ness owners. Bany County's board of commis­ sioners voted on Monday to approve including salaries for elected officials themselves. Follou ing a recommendation from the committee of the whole, commis.sioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to ap­ prove elected officials’ salaries for 2025. Additionally, commissioners voted to set commi.ssioner compensation for the next four years. C ommissioner compensation must be set at the beginning of the term and cannot be adjusted midway through, unlike other elected officials’ salaries. Commissioners say they were con­ scious of remaining frugal when setting their salaries. We knew when wc dissolved the eiccled officials’compensation commit­ tee that we were going lo have to take this on ourselves. Il's probably one of the most difficult things that we will address because it appears lo be very self-serving,” said Barry County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair David Hatfield. “We typically err to the side of mod­ eration on that. And I think when I look at this, we do this as much for those that will sit in these seats in the future more so than for ourselves,” Hatfield said. “It's important to be fair because the hours that we put into this certainly are considerable, and on an hourly basis, we are compensated very modestly.” Commissioners will receive an 8 per­ cent boost in pay in 2025 to put them back on even footing with other county employees who have received raises and bonuses in recent years due to the pan­ demic and inflation. For the final three years of the term, commissioners built in 2-percent raises in an attempt to predict the state of the economy. The resolution approved on Tuesday will increase wages for commissioners from $13,646 to $14,702.03 and the chair’s pay from $ 14,729 to $ 15,869.13. Otherelectedofficials’salariesin2025 will be: • Prosecutor: $121,596 (current 2024) to $131,009.36 (in 2025) • Sheriff: $100,048 to $107,793.61 • Clerk: $79,327 to $85,469.12 • Treasurer: 76,854 to $82,804.12 • Register of deeds: $73,557 to $79252.25 • Drain commissioner; $73,465 to $79,152.24 Detractors ofthe pay raise find concern in the process taken by the Personnel and Human Services Committee. They say the personnel committee had plen­ ty of time to compare Bany County’s commissioner compensation with that of other counties. “There was a short time frame with the new administrator (Eric Zuzga) that came in here, but the committee had 13 months to get that infonnation around to make sure that you were compensat- f Hastings Premier Hearing Healthcare Provider AUDIOLOGY «& IB ett effi eati n^^H^'it'h t I 1 *• 5 D/dyou know? Growing evidence shows that treating hearing loss can T positively impact your social, emotional, cognitive and physical well being! 7 I I* Better Overall V: t 1 r; <» Why Choose Us? ■ s:0.C.0,0, „„a Communication Needs ' rXenT*'" " • We re here for you! Together we will review your results and determine the best Treatment Plan following Audiology Best Practices s's^nnine the best Call Today: 269-558-4786 Open Monday through Friday . ^wy ste #4 We occept most ins^Jrances^' '<1 I fl I fl J L I I f * .1 t iL-uS * L _ __ _ W \ T 4 ft I A I The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve elected officials' salaries for 2025. Here. Commissioner Mark Doster (right) and Commissioner Mike Callton discuss the salaries. Photo by Molly Macleod raises were bom out of necessity, not greed. In other business on Tuesday, com­ missioners voted to approve health care plans for Barry County employees in 2025. Deputy County Administrator Lu­ ella Dennison and Stephanie Lehman, a member of the Healthcare Cost Contain­ ment Committee, gave commissioners a presentation on the recommended health care plans at last week's committee ofthe whole meeting. In 2025, county employees' health insurance premiums will rise by 8.7 percent. Dennison and Lehman said that while the price hike is steep, the county’s new membership in the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool helped shield Barry County employees from an even higher rate hike. Across the market, rates increased 13 to 14 percent. Additionally, employer contributions will rise by .2 percent this comin year. For individuals, the county will increase contributions to $7,718.26, an annual increase of $ 15.41. Two-person coverage contributions will rise to $16,141,281, an annual increase of $32.22. Family coverage contributions will increase by $42.02, coming out to $21,049.85. ed properly and not overcompensating for commissioners.” said resident Gary White on Tuesday. “The committee decided to wait unti I the last minute, and the committee then charged administration to do what, more or less, was their job. The personnel committee should have taken it upon themselves to go out and explore this infonnation and chose not to until the last minute.” Commissioners pushed back at the idea their process was hasty. The criticism that we didn't have per diems and different kinds of (informa­ tion) so last minute — I think all ofthat is moot because really, we u erejust looking at other counties to make sure we’re not out of line,” said Commissioner Mike Callton. “Even before the compensation committee, we've based our raises on the history of negotiations with bargaining groups and not on comparison with other counties. And in this case, that’s purely what we’ve done. Commissioners praised the work done by the personnel committee. In light ofall this, the personnel committee did put a lol of time and thought into this. And they did do their home­ work, regardless of what other people say,” said Commissioner Bob Teunessen on Tuesday. He said the commissioner (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com J aSaK”- J tn I J I •kJ> i »es on I and I jaiaiM saoHe^®- 'ini >1 ft^ I €»X» .. «• I :::.s yaffljae _J Man attempting to run for prosecutor as write-in deemed ineligible Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer out the duties of the office. 4 Pratt remained as the only For the second time in this Republican left on the ballot. election cycle, an opponent Enter Shellenbarger, who 'C* has emerged to challenge ran for Carlton Township current County Prosecuting Trustee in the primary elec­ Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt. tion and was not selected. And, for the second time, He has run for numerous the candidate was deemed other positions over the years ineligible to serve in the role Elden and acknowledged he lacks if elected. Shellenbarger the qualifications for county That would have been a prosecutor. long shot, though, because the most “Granted, I realize I don't have a legal recent candidate to throw their hat in degree or (am a member of the) bar, but the ring to become the county’s next according to the Constitution, the way I chief law enforcer is attempting to do read it — and all this stuff is supposed to so through a write-in campaign, which be based off the Constitution — as far as is historically a steep uphill battle. I see iL the bar association isjust a goodElden Shellenbarger, a resident of old-boys and good-old-girls system,” Carlton Township, said that he has filed Shellenbarger told The Banner. as a write-in candidate at the behest of While Shellenbarger was hoping to “many people,” acknowledging that gain protest votes, he will not be able he did not expect to win but, rather, he lo, even as a write-in candidate. Barry w'ould serve as the candidate to gamer County Clerk Cindy White explained. protest votes forthose who were not sat­ “An individual, such as Mr. Shellen­ isfied in Pratt's performance on the job. barger, who wishes to seek nomination Shellenbarger has been vocal about his run for, and grievances over, the as a wnte-in candidate is required to file a Declaration ofIntent. Mr. Shellenbai^county prosecutor. A third party even funded ads that appeared in ±e local er did file a Declaration of Intent, which was reviewed, as are all Affidavits of newspaper imploring voters to write in his name on the ballot during the Identity and Declaration of Intents are upcoming general election, where Pratt, required to be,” White told the Banner a Republican, is running unopposed. via email. “He was found to be ineligible However, the move caused some confu­ as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney sion because it was simi lar lo a situation because one must be a licensed attorney tliat had played out during the summer’s to run for Prosecuting Attorney. Mr, primary election. Shellenbarger was notified by letter that Irving Township resident Beth Postehe is ineligible as a write-in candidate. ma filed to run as a Republican to face As with any WTite-in, all precincts ar^ Pratt in the primaiy election. Postema, notified, prior to election day, with the like Shellenbai^er, did not have any names of any valid write-in. Any writeexperience in law, lacked a law degree in on a ballot that is not a valid write-in and was not a member of the State Bar which a precinct has been informed of of Michigan. On the advice ofthe coun­ is not a vote that is counted.” ty’s attorney, the county clerk’s office Mandatory nine-day, in-person vot­ eventually removed Postema from tlie ing kicks oft' on Oct. 26. Election Day ballot as she would not be able lo carry IS Nov. 5. Absentee voting is ongoing. L * 9 J I to ra-1 > 1 toWWLfe ip bvJ i stsilOifestjts r • nusaK Wnai.’sh Mil W ibJuis&ife *2 ssfled'h fis mk ’ , . TW’ iLt ■a *®*'’Wvoi« proffer, • '®8J. Nen A?'*’* MeathantI ^31® ^SpX5 barite ■■ 9 tR ft ft .?isS SS'i -i?'. • 4 ’ i I I ^p. ■ S'4\ V <,4.' 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I % •'''S' «■ A I n . ** * U s * / V '1' r * I % V, 0\' sNlM i>s 1 # >*' p If The 60-piece marching band from Bangor High School performs its show “Groovy!" during Saturday's Hastings Marching Band Invitational. I The Delton Kellogg Marching Band performs at the 33rd Annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers’ show is dubbed "The Wizard of Oz Meets the Wiz." Photos provided ’•of -s. Si'* I'd « , ■ iiikA ** • *♦ —• •* I « 1^. A Over 20 bands traveled to Hastings’s Baum Stadium at Johnson Field on Satur­ day forthe 33rd Annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational. Performances stretched throughout the day, beginning at I p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. after a performance from the host school. Hastings Band Director Spencer White said the annual band competition is a point of pride for the school and the band program. We pride ourselves on being excepw ii tional hosts. Throughout the year, Hastings welcomes thousands of performing arts students to events like Drum Bash, the Hastings Marching Band Invitational, MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) Band Festival, and MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) Vocal Festival,” said White. "Our reputation comes from paying atten­ tion to every detail, engaging dedicated volunteers, and maintaining a team of expert event coordinators committed to delivering excellence. 1* Several local schools competed in the competition on Saturday, including Delton, Lakewood, Wayland, and Caledonia. Thi s year's show was an incredible suc­ cess, said White. “Every' band delivered strong performances, and the audience turnout was tremendous throughout the day. Our volunteers did a fantastic job, and we received countless compliments from visiting directors about their experience. It s always rewarding to see everything come together so well. Il certainly was a great day to be a Saxon!” I k . fl Drum Major Mateo Oertel directs the Lawton High School Marching Band during the weekend’s Hastings Marching Band Invitational. Judges share different perspectives on judicial system at HPL on Oct. 14 ' ad Ik r 1 ilt The Hastings Public Library is hosting to the criminal docket in Barry County, the next chapter in the Roundtable Com­ where he rules on everything from traffic panions for Racial Equity group’s series tickets to the most serious felony cases. of life stories next week. Two In his free time, Judge Schip­ judges, one from Hastings and ‘It per coaches swimming and one from Highland Park, will football in Middleville and 1 share their experiences from Hastings and speaks at schools 9 the judge’s bench as well as throughout the county and West J growing up in African Ameri­ Michigan. He said he loves his can communities on Monday, job because it allows him to try jV Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. and help people. The discussion will take Judge Schipper has been pIaceatthelibrary,227E.State Judge Michael married for 39 years. He has Schipper Street in Hastings. three adult children and three Judge Brigette Officer Hol­ grandchildren with another ley ofHighland Park and Judge grandchild on the way. Michael Schipper of Hastings Officer Holley is currently w ill share their experiences on Chief Judge of the 30th District Monday. Both will share their Court in Highland Park, Mich­ perspectives on growing up in igan, a city surrounded by the African American communi­ City of Detroit. In July 2003, 57 ties, what led them to careers Officer Holley was appointed in the law, changes they have to the 30th District Court by seen in the areas they serve and then-Governor Jennifer Gramuch more. Judge Brigette nholm. Judge Officer Holley The event is free. Officer Holley was elected by the people in In February, the Roundtable the subsequent 2004, 2010, Companions for Racial Equity 2016 and 2022 elections. She (also known as Lift Every Voice) began presides over criminal and civil matters. holding community informational events In 2004, she started a workforce pro­ to share more about the various voices gram to allow low-income defendants the that are part of Barry County. Next ability to perform community service in week’s session will peek into the system the City of Highland Park to offset un­ of law and justice and how it impacts attainable fines and costs. In May 2005, different communities. Governor Granholm appointed Judge Organizers say they are confident this Officer Holley to the state’s Community year's series will once again be inspiring, Correction Board, where she served until informative and a springboard to open March 2013. As a board member. Judge up conversations and help create a more Officer Holley worked with the Michigan inclusive and accepting community. Department of Corrections in develop­ Judge Schipper was bom and raised in ing and monitoring local governmental Middleville and graduated from Thomapprograms aimed at providing safe and ple Kellogg High School. He earned his effective alternatives to incarceration. undergraduate degree at Hope College be­ To stay connected with the youth in fore studying law at Ohio State University, the community and to expose them to He began his legal career in a large the many different professions associat­ law firm in Grand Rapids. In 1990, Judge ed with the legal system. Judge Officer Schipper took a job at the United States Holley started an annual “Law Week” attorney’s office, where he was a federal program in 2005. Within this program, prosecutor for 20 years. In 2011, Judge she facilitated presentations that included Gary Holman retired, and Governor attorneys, judges, probation officers, court Snyder appointed Judge Schipper to be reporters and defendants. The court would the Barry County District Court judge. also "bring court to the school” by per­ Judge Schipper is currently assigned forming a court docket before the students. 1 a * as? I i I * • I •gw i A t* r Ifv * i .\l? io I A ®*tteoflkeofa Faiijffi] as ilie (bIv Mi^l^ffltlKhaliot Efit Stbai^ Hho HD for fiton ro»Tisiiip i rniKBfepniian'elaam 111 RS M seiedat He as fffl for oraeroiis । (kpmArribevcan slKhiiWtliirbcb | b a Pa®’ to mle. as CossK Tip * J{ M CtW telEE ’ T'*’ 9 iLtf .And. Sr the sconJ tk the U IS is st ifefeia! EE’s:!’ i Iteiiriitetai ' ijje jig D isax k £3 i fRKQtt, 'tedirealizeldoo'tha^^ 'j nal i Si'*' "S* ainpKfclpS ® -toBii' ?(a li*! Lua SCSI’ ifiti C J f >1 e CYCLING Continued from Page 1 If 11 jxy r » •- founding investors of the program. The organization also has had support from Kiwanis, several family foundations. Corewell Health and more. Imagination Library of Barry' County is also a United Way agency and receives significant funding annually. The organization also gels a nice fund­ ing boost from llie Fall Fondo. "We anticipate a similar number this year,” Foster said. "$5,000 covers about one-and-a-half months of our operating budget, which provides a monthly book to around 1,500 enrolled children from age 0 to 5. Acker, who is a professional cyclist in in his his own own right, right, said said tliat mat Sunday ^unaay was a beautiful day for a ride. Cyclists were floods of sunshine but the occasional stiff wind. « ♦ Fall Fondo organizers hired the Hastings High School Culinary Arts stu­ dents to provide soup to the participants after the ride. & ;ul the Fall Fondo isn’t the only time Barry-Roubaix drives funds to local organizations. "The race itself is a huge money maker for several non-profits between selling parking, concessions and the beer ser­ vice,” Foster said. The miles of gravel road and the marked Barry-Roubaix course also beck­ on riders all year round. ”11 would be amazing to track the number of folks who come and practice ride the course all throughout the year,” Foster said. "Those people often are eat­ ing, shopping and staying here.” The next Barry-Roubaix is slated for April 12,2025. Registration opens on Nov. 9 and the event sells out quickly. With the closing of several mental health treatment facilities, Judge Officer Holley noticed a large number of the criminal defendants that appeared before her had treatable mental health issues. In 2019, she began the process of applying for a ■ant to operate a specially docket that addressed the needs of non-violent men­ tal health defendants. In 2020, the 30th District Court was awarded its first grant by the Stale of Michigan that assisted with the decriminalization of mental health by instead removing them from the standard y criminal docket and working in partnership with private and public seclormental health entities providing intense support services. Judge Officer Holley is involved in many civic and public service orga­ nizations. She is married to Dannon Holley, a retired educator and current business owner. Together, they have a blended family of four children: Jordan, 28; Alexis, 24; Duke, 18; and Drew, 14. Judge Officer Holley is very active with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc., and the Highland Park Lions Club. Financial FOCUS < Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor Member SlPC 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 4905 (269) 945-3553 I Take advantage of open enrollment I f you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs. Here are some of the key areas to look at: Rctif-enieni plan - Depending on your employer, you could change your 401(k) or similar retirement plan at any time of the year, but you might want to use the open enrollment season to review your contribution amounts. If your salary has gone up over the past year, you might want to boost your pre-ta.x contributions (including catch-up contributions beginning at age 50). At a minimum, try to put in al least enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. At the same time, look over how your contributions are allocated among tlie various investment options in your plan. You’ll want your investment mix to reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, • Life insurance - If employer oft'ers your group life insurance at no cost as an employee benefit, you may want to take it - but be aware that it might not be enough to fillly protect your family should anything happen to you. You may have heard that you need about seven to 10 times your annual income as a life insurance death benefit, but there’s really no one right answer for everyone. Instead, you should evaluate various factors including your mortgage, your income, your spouse’s income (if applicable), your liabilities, the number of years until your retirement, number of children and llteir future educational needs — to determine how much insurance you need. I f your employer’s group policy seems insufficient, you may want to consider adding some outside overage. • Disubilitv insurance Your employer may offer no-cost group disability insurance, but as is the case with life insurance, it might not be sufficient to adequately protect your income in case you become temporarily or permanently disabled. In fact, many employer-sponsored disability plans only cover a short period, such as five years, so so to to gain gain longer longer yeans, coverage up to age 65, you may want to look for a separate personal policy, Disability policies vary widely in premium costs and benefits, so you’ll want to do some comparison shopping with several insurance companies. • Flexible spending account A flexible spending account (FSA) lets you contribute up to $3,2 pre-tax dollars to pay for some out-of­ pocket medical costs, such as prescriptions and insurance copayments and deductibles. You decide how much you want to put into your FSA, up to the 2025 limit. You generally must use up the fiinds in your FSA by the end of the calendar year, but your employer may grant you an extension of 2/2 months or allow you to carry over up to $640. • Health savings account - Like an FSA, a health savings account (HSA) lets A c c ( you use pre-tax dollars to pay out-of-pockei medical costs. Unlike an FSA, though, your unused HSA contributions will carry over to the next year. Also, an HSA allows you take withdrawals, though they may be assessed a 10% penally. To contribute to an HSA, you need to participate in a highdeductible health insurance plan. Make the most of your benefits package it can be a big part of your overall financial picture. I > 1 * 1 This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SlPC ♦< 1 t �•r- f 9 4 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 10, 2024 > n HASS HEADLINES Dr. Nick Damico J 5 U 1 I t k Hastings Area School System seeks renewal of sinking fund this November improvements or repairs of existing fa­ On Nov. 5, voters will have the op­ portunity to consider a ballot measure cilities, helping us manage costs without to renew our sinking fund” for an borrowing. additional 10 years. This fund provides A sinking fund renewal would not an interest-free, pay-as-you-go method mean an increase in the tax rate for res­ for funding repairs and improvements to idents in ±e district. A renewal would school facilities, and renewing it would continue our current funding model, not increase the current tax rate for res­ which would allow us to invest in our idents in ±e district. schools without additional financial The existing tax rate already supports burden on our community. This demon­ both the bond and the sinking fund, and strates our commitment to enhancing this renewal would simply extend that educational quality while being mindful rate for another decade. We rely on these of financial concerns. sinking funds each year to make essen­ Sinking ftind dollars are an important tial repairs and improvements, allowing component of our funding formula. us to minimize expenditures from our Without this annual revenue, we would general funds. be pulling additional dollars from the Understanding Bonds vs. Sinking general fund to make necessary repairs Funds and improvements to our schools. Bonds function like a loan. The district It’s important to note that sinking funds issues bonds to borrow a large sum of are strictly regulated; they cannot be used money for significant projects, such as for salaries or new programs but can only constructing new buildings or major up­ be directed toward necessary repairs and grades. We then commit to repaying this improvements to our school buildings. amount, plus interest, over time. Bonds If you have any questions about the address immediate, large-scale needs. sinking fund proposal, please feel free to In contrast, a sinking fund is like a reach out to me at 269-948-4400. I’d be dedicated savings account. The district happy to provide further details. regularly allocates the sinking fund Thank you for being an engaged and millage to this fund, which grows over informed member of our community. time. This money is used for planned Remember to vote on Nov. 5! »< The event will be staged at the YMCA of Barry County, located at 2055 Iroquois Trail in Hastings. The one-mile fun run kicks off at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K gets started at 8:45 a.m. at the corner of Buehler Road and Iroquois Trail. The first-place male and female 5K winners will receive aturkey donated by Middleville-based Otto’s Turkey Farm, while race organizers will also be awarding a prize for the bestdressed participant, and for the school with the most race participants. Fol lowing the race, participants are invited to meet in the lodge for hot cocoa, water and giveaways. To learn more about visit ymcaofbarrycounty.org. The YMCA of Barry County is organizing its 16th annual Turkey Trot, a 5K run/walk event for families near Lake Algonquin on Thursday, Nov. 28. The event aims to raise funds for the Partners for Youth Campaign, which assists youth and families based on their needs and circumstances. Registration can be done online at runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hastings/ BCYTurkeyTrot. The cost to participate is $20 for youth 17 years old and under and $30 for adults ages 18-plus if registration is made by Oct. 31. Between Nov. 1 and 20 online, or on the day of the race, those ratesjump to $25 foryouth 17 years old and under and $35 for adults ages 18-plus. u I r YMCA of Barry Country planning 16th Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving Day I 1^’ J LZ 1 A A 9^ 4 K J I .5 9 * !■<?* I* .f' t < . f * rJ. A r. 0 t 2 •fe zv. 9 I 1 I* ‘T: 5- ■.'r W ’ J’’ ••c 1 X* < ✓■ ..•y Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority meeting rescheduled *', -ri ( I * Y ?dic •• More information on the authority and the meeting can be found by call­ ing 269-623-3401. The Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority meets at 11191 S. M-43 in Delton. '^C I ■ 4 ••.z »I* <5 The Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. ] >« 'J 4 •^r> <4^ 4 2^^ u4 4 I ✓ 2^^ J w > 2^ 'U p > , /« ' I 4 4** I J j I h *4 A * J L V• I 4 DID YOU SEE? 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Due to -------------------------- V «jvci II IC <zuiuwdier niver. uue to construction, travelers have had to drive around the bridge since its closure in April. The road closure stretches from Barber Road to Usborne Road Though MOOT initially expected the project to be completed by Oct 1, estimates now look to Nov. 1. Photo by Molly Macieod R .?X 75^1 ?? 'ek wL.' ■«-r, « ■ 1* J. * I' I x *7 1 ^1 F»? ls-5 k * M ) 4 A ^S?V^V •; <<^ 'ipilMlic « Jr*fl Jc T t 1 Y * w # r A 4 ■..1^ T I V > fl DO YOU REMEMBER? X* a r, To; fl F*»« fl f *•fl « A* ». f. w K > «* •'M r .»« *>« if «> «■ ? '0,;: 1“ .■3> _ ; 1 fl I w *il >!y .'I A « r *S i ‘T- •A fl. r 1 I ' fl 'I - .4 # NOTICE •) *< I I tf '•m i JS.4 r'•« DRAFT BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MASTER PLAN POSTED: OCTOBER 16,2024 ;»«s I *« I r »■ Us. <* s: » UulBiniiaaitim ' •. • •K\ • • tSh V •« t r s —5 •« Y.ce* t 'Ji ». )« •i 'k 1 Xk ' « fl J '4? V ■3-* M r I . 4 I >. Mb > > 1 <£ ‘^n:< 1«4 I J Mb X ! 15* I ^■1" Jr2-’ The Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Barry County Central Dispatch Building, 2600 Nashville Rd,, Hastings, Michigan 49058 to share the results of survey work and solicit public input on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft for 2025-2029. w L . Sv * 1 1 ' ? ff A f >7 > ks r sx ■ C»' 4 I K t > h <■ b fl , fl* '■MV* b ^r*.• 4. J f- 3 1 t * f >1^ ••'*■1^1 fch. '>1 -it ^4^ i I Sf t*' £ '•fl-1 b .r Members of the public are encouraged to attend the public input meeting on October 16, 2024, or review the plan online and prov^e comments during the 30-day review period starting October 16, 2024. This MU. review ,cv,ew period per,OU and ano the tne iinput received will allow for any necessarv changes to be made before a public hearing and adoption at a later date »•*. 9 x* >v J > A ( ‘PIG SMOOCH’ CONTEST AIDS UNITED WAY *> xS X f 5 fl I *. 4 _r I i ‘■’U i ft * ’^•*y ' t. n wr * I •» Y’X -BANNER OCT. 13, 1994 — .. 'I X!*, 4 ' V *1 Ifl. ’I** c- % I at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058, Of" going online at www. barrveountvparks .or , Qrwww.charltonpark.ore.Cnmmpnt.: or questions regarding the plan can be sent to: Attn: Dan Patton, Parks Director L 3t pa.rksg)barrvcountv.org or can be mailed to 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. « *« A r 4| Itl <- * ** «• % A f 4 ' * 'e, s *k 'F WH I •X -■ •w# • «• M 4* •* •» ■ngn^ >T- 4 -I •» ♦ if rr>3 t group consists of 21 newspapers Sunday, Oct. 6 marked the start with print editions reaching more of the 84th celebration of National than 335,000 households each week, Newspaper Week. 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In this space, our team thought it We’re proud to say the impact of prudent to share the story of View View Newspaper Group goes beyond Newspaper Group itself. our pages thanks to our sponsorships, Founded in 2003 by Lapeer native donations and free or low-cost ad­ Rick Burrough our company started vertising offered to area nonprofits with just one paper — Lapeer Area and service clubs. We are humbled View. Burrough’s motivation for that thanks to the support of our starting the company was published readers and clients, that impact last in our first edition. His stated mis­ year alone was more than $150,000. sion was to: (1) create a newspaper Our signature events are another that reflects the varied interests and way we connect with and serve our lifestyles of Lapeer-area residents; communities. In II years of hosting (2) listen to our readers and provide events. View Newspaper Group has the information they want and need; raised more than $278,000 for our (3) become a vital part of the com­ nonprofit partners. munity; and (4) become the Lapeer While we are honored to tell our area’s MUST-READ newspaper. Led story today, the best story we can by that same mission for the past 21 tell is about you — our readers, our years, Burrough has grown the com­ cl ients and our supporters. Thank you pany through start-ups and acquisi­ for allowing us into your homes and tions. Today, View Newspaper Group your business to do just that. Help us is Michigan’s largest independently continue our mission by telling this owned newspaper company. Our story to someone you know. ?■ ** # I .X 4 * ► >•'Ir I I r r . Tammy Pennington, executive director of the County Commission the idPA tn m irrir, 1. I '-'Ummission >on Aging, had ^•v.. '•^see I >: V Don Miller, a juvenile probation office, and County Board Chairman Orvin S'lT ’ W “"9 — The one »ho haoThXSS s * 7 ft \\ 5 J 'X 4 X. t . .* - t. » s p. ’t{ 5(> *« Pledges given in his name would have to kiss a Dio Here Moore k a r, pig. Here, Moore is a good sport and agreed to pucker up and kiss the piglet when fellow 7 7 "'iisn renew commissioner Sandv lamoc u “h ‘ extra $20 to the United Way cause. ® donate an i *4 > I 1 4 « '•-flj * ‘■'"a*' I ♦ • I u L I il .1 �•4 I 4 I M r* MW I S.S “ I ha ^is www.HastingsBanner.com r GUEST J r VIEWPOINT .'v s'* r ♦ I State Senator Thomas Albert . anniversary announcement SEN. ALBEim Addressing the Issue of cell phones in classrooms 1 J* S’* SS A couple years ago, I was traveling with my family to visit friends out of state. At a gas station in the middle of nowhere, I gathered my young kids to show them a relic they may never see again. Do you know what this is?" I asked. My kids hesitated, and after a pause, one finally answered — "a phone?” Yes, the pay phones I used to check religiously for loose change when I my­ self was a kid have now been replaced with cell phones. It has now been roughly 25 years since cell phones became a staple of our daily lives. For the first decade or so, these changes primarily affected adults. However, with the advent of the smartphone" around 2010, there has been a profound impact on our kids. There are benefits in communication and convenience, but the impact has been largely negative when it comes to their mental health. Many societal trends have contributed to a dramatic rise in anxiety, major depressive disor­ ders and suicide rates among young people. The addictive access to social media, inappropriate websites and video games through smartphones has worsened the situation. In schools, we can add distraction and a disrupted learning environment to the list of issues exacerbated by cell phones. Astudy published last year by Common Sense Media, in association with a researcher from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, found that on a typical day, more than half of the teens surveyed received at least 237 notifications on their cellphone. About a quarter of those notifications came during school hours. It’s another obstacle in the fight to keep students focused, recover learning lost during the pandemic and reverse Michigan's ongoing slide in academic performance. It’s becoming clear that addressing cellphone usage in the classroom could be a significant step in the over­ all effort to improve academic perfor­ mance and mental health among our young people. More and more schools are recognizing this and proactively adopting cellphone policies on their own, restricting use or even prohibiting students from having them in class. I do not think it is appropriate for the state of Michigan to establish a single specific statewide policy on this issue. We have local school districts for a reason, and they are better suited to craft policies that best fit their cir­ cumstances with input from parents. Concerns such as communicating during emergencies must be taken into consideration, and the available technology for that may vary by school. That said, I do think it is within the state’s purview to require every school district to establish its own policies on cell phones, whatever they may be. It is too big of an issue to ignore. I recently introduced legislation that would require a school to have a districtwide policy on cell phones in classrooms in order to receive mental health grant funding. No school would be required to have a particular policy, but they must have a policy of some kind. If they do allow cell phones in classrooms, the school would need to notify the state as to their reasoning. We rightfully invest billions of dollars in educating our kids every year, and we rightfully have spent hundreds of millions to help promote their mental health in schools. To make those in­ vestments more effective, and to do what is best for our kids, we must meet real problems head-on. Cell phone usage in classrooms is one of those problems. State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Bar­ ry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ionia ' LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Non-partisan candidates offer thoughtful policies Hammonds to celebrate 70th anniversary % T ' 4 * Ik • * 1 9. t k. 4 a •* < $ - r* 4 II JOr. >So 'o, «2?*»2S. I w lb 5'- ^held 'M 7-. X *> ‘M* lib 4 ®«i-as <1 er. 9 > *■*« *1 Lle»i i 4• A- Be (» 1 *, J. it Wiuttk H» THE CAP I i —hM been hard al Bit h ^ipiawit t/ Ins iCHoot bridge •x-r : t placed sa concrete soppod r Vs p VI « f fie •*r. ■.r •• 5.Jv Road to Usborne bl, ■to from 9 1 wiirW** * * * jaf* 9:^ V 1 (• p JA : I t I << . r ’.r 4 T I4 .4. *< I I 1 ft f i ' I f I I « I I Uj I / f I t I t ♦ f J 'J ’1 Ji 4> I A I &« IIS fas icoop! 11 r A I counties. I I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on • • • ) /I i •PlC J A til 13^ Email << Mmacleod^mihomepaper.com *> si THE HASTINGS BANNER M ! 1 5 ■'X r i; 1 f S A J ls. p-i «* ♦1 B A < B>V T '( ,*2 fl f tune is even more gone than it was in the 1970s. An ever-changing, more diverse, more promising, more com­ plex America is here, and now it’s our time to make the world's greatest democracy even greater. A time to move forward into the future — not into a non-retrievable past. In November, if we choose to do so, democracy will triumph over the threat of dictatorship, the United States Constitution will prevail over the threat of suspension, the omi­ nous Project 2025 plan will reside in a well-deserved trash can and not just "guys like us," but every one of us will fully participate in and reap the benefits of a truly great America. If we cast our votes for that Amer­ ica, those who come after us may very well note that "Those were the days" when an already great 2024 America charted a course to an even greater nation shared by all! Editor: Lately, I have been exhausted by the rancor and vitriol being ex­ pressed by candidates running for office. Instead of thoughtful policies, we have lies and smear campaigns. As a student of history, I have come to believe that our form of government functions best when dialogue and compromise are em­ ployed. Less partisanship and more dialogue are needed. Not all people running for office are hell-bent on division. In Rutland Township, there is a non-partisan candidate running for supervisor. His name is Doug Leckta, and he is currently on the Rutland Township Board as an independent. During his time as a trustee, he has proven he can be an independent voice for all the township’s residents. Doug is a retired small business owner with the time and experience to be Rutland Township’s next super­ visor. I urge you to vote for Doug Leckta as Rutland Township’s supervisor. Bon Pales Rutland Township H 0f 5 Thursday, October 10, 2024 ■' " *■ HASTINGS BANNER -- Mary T. Meagher Delton SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER •* ) L 'rf. a Justice over politics Editor; Twice during this election cycle, our county has had two people who were not lawyers file to run for county prosecutor. Thankfully, our county clerk determined they were not eligi­ ble to do so and disqualified them. The latest person to file actually used "Are You Tired of Politics and No Justice in Barry County?” as their slogan. But if a person is elected to a job that they aren’t qualified for, to me that is definitely political and certainly not justice. Isn't it enough that our county is constantly being ridiculed in the news because of the antics of our sheriff without adding another elect­ ed county position in the mix? Larry Osborne Delton j; 1 I & f AS THE NAME IMPLIES, LETTERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EDITOR, NOT TO ANY SPECIFIC OR BROAD AUDIENCE. A I ’ / « THE HASTINGS BANNER WELCOMES LEHERS TO THE EDITOR FROM READERS. BUT A FEW CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE THEY WILL BE PUBLISHED. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number jrovided for verification. All that will )e printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for, or criticisms of, businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless it is of public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed u I Basil and Lucille Hammond of Plainwell will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from I p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Prairieville Township Hall in Prairieville. The address is 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046. The former Lucille Walker and Ba­ sil Hammond were married October 23, 1954, in Delton, MI. ...... Their children and spouses are Julie and Mark, Diane and Dave Quarry, and Mark and Heather Hammond, all of Plainwell. They also have seven grandchil­ dren and nine great grandchildren. Basil is a retired electrician. Lucille is a retired beautician. Please join our family in cele­ brating a true testimony of love and dedication. America’s glory days are now Editor: Recently, we were reminded of the lyrics to the theme song of the 1970s hit TV comedy "All in the Family.” These included "guys like us, we had it made," "girls were girls and men were men, “didn’t need no welfare state," “people seemed content," "freaks were in a circus tent, and the phrase at the conclusion of each verse was “Those were the days." The America lamented in that tr u Epizootic hemorrhagic disease confirmed in deer in Barry County, across southwest Michigan Since early September, the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Section has confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in the wild deer population across 11 counties in southwest Michigan. The affected counties include Barry, Ber­ rien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren. EHD, a common viral disease that primarily affects white-tailed deer, is transmitted through the bite of an in­ fected midge, or biting fly. Deer cannot transmit the disease directly to one another; the virus must pass through the insect. Outbreaks of EHD typically occur in late summer and early fall but cease with the first frost, which kills the midge population. Infected deer exhibit symptoms such as loss of appetite, reduced fear of hu­ mans, weakness, excessive salivation, rapid pulse, increased respiration and fever. They may also seek out water to cool their elevated body temperatures. In severe cases, the disease leads to unconsciousness and death. “EHD is not expected to have wide­ spread deer population-level impacts, but it can significantly affect localized areas if mortality is severe,” said Chad Fedewa, acting deer specialist for the DNR Wildlife Division. “After an out­ break, local deer populations usually rebound after a few years. That has been the case over the last decade or so each time we have seen this virus show up.” report OBSERVATIONS ON- LINE If you suspect you have found a deer that has contracted or died from EHD, submit the observation through the DNR’s online reporting system, Eyes in the Field (https;//bitJy/3Ni6Qir). In most cases, deer will be found in or near water. Once confirmed in a county, it is not necessary to continue testing for the virus, but the DNR does encourage continued reporting of suspected cases online to track the full extent of tlie out­ break. To date, nearly 2,000 deer have been reported through the online form. While EHD is sometimes fatal for deer, the disease poses no threat to human health. There is no evidence that humans can contract the virus from the midge, infected deer or venison. The edibility of venison is not affected by the disease, and pets and other wildlife are not at risk of contracting the disease. Some Barry County residents may have noticed an uptick in the deer car­ casses found around their properties. Property owners are responsible for proper disposal of deer carcasses if they wish to remove them. Carcasses can be left to decompose naturally, be buried at sufficient depth so that no body parts are showing, or be removed and disposed of in an approved landfill that accepts household solid waste. 1 «r Although EHD has been found in several counties, its effects are usually not countywide. The disease typically affects deer in areas near water sources with exposed mud, which is where the midge fly lays its eggs. As a result, areas near some water sources may have severe mortality, but just a few miles away, where environmental conditions are different, deer will likely not be affected by the virus. After a widespread EHD outbreak in 2012, local herds showed signs of rebounding after just a couple of years and were fully recovered after four to five years. The outbreak this year is the worst we’ve seen since 2012, but we expect a similar recovery to local deer numbers like we saw after the 2012 event,” added Fedewa. “So, while hunting and deer sightings will be affected in the short term, there are no long-term concerns with the overall deer population.” For additional information about EHD, visit the DNR’s epizootic hemorrhagic disease webpage at bit.ly/3U37wvT. t r * ?*z '*' di.:***' F I < '»• Th I Keith Meaney * t 11/6/46-10/2/10 May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. ^3 u •I Love you, Gloria, Matt & Pyper Andy, Mel, Amelia & Emma Jerrod, Mel, Jackson & Hannah «»%'A > x'> » I , X 1 r h> .•c », « ♦ r i ft I 1U I I X ♦ I i �i 6 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 10, 2024 A OBITUARIES I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I& Jesse Joe Bardwell Martha Irene Timm Martha Irene Timm passed away on September 19, 2024 at the age of 100. She was born on February 14,1924, in Ionia, Ml. the kJ daughter of Bert and Mildred J. (Hess) Mesecar. Martha L .<1 attended a country school for eight grades before graduating from Hastings High School. After her education, she contributed to the war effort by working at a defense plant for two years. It was during this time that she met her husband, Burdette Albert Timm. They married on June 6,1944 and enjoyed 72 years together until his passing in 2016. Martha embraced her role as a housewife and mother, dedicating herself to the upbringing of their four children. Additionally, she worked at Hastings Manufacturing for several years. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Martha enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She spent countless hours canning vegetables, from tomatoes, string beans, beets, and her especially renowned dill pickles. She also enjoyed making homemade strawberry jam and preserving peaches. She loved getting family together, when the children had grown-up, and going for walks. I I I .*pl II I I PH? ■ K* !' p p; e r J II f T I I I She took great pride in her homes through the years, cleaning and keeping them spotless. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Burdette, and . ’ siblings, Sheldon Mesecar, 5^ Margaret Dye, Estelle Kauffman. Leon Mescar, Bruce Mesecar, Leona Thompson. Merton Mesecar, Madeline Pierce, Elwood Mesecar, Bert Mesecar, and Wilma Sheehan. Martha’s passing marks the end of an era for the Mesecar family, but her spirit remains a guiding light for all who knew her. Martha’s legacy is carried on by her loving children, Boyd (Linda) Eau Claire, Ml, Dennis (Patsy) Chapin, South Carolina. Diane (Jo) Medina. Tennessee, Tom (Linda) Niles, Ml. Martha has eight grandkids and nine great grandkids. A memorial graveside service will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery on October 26,2024 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a memorial lunch at Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Lane, Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit; www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. I, 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worsh ip Togeth er I COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study “ 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: I 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON o 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box I 1 49046 49046. I J Adams, contact 616-690- LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night ^'^O-S p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th 6:30-8 p.m. Middle 8609. P t Pastor p.„, Roger oS ^,0 ” m 10.30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC catholic CHURCH church 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m, Sunday. """ > CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery ' provided. Pastor Peter gible Group; 6:30 Study and Cail Chureh Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Seiv'ice: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chiirchesand these local businesses: ( t. 'i A I Graphlm 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASHNGS Fiberglass Products t 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 your aid no matter what. Jesse’s greatest pride and joy was his son, Carter. He took immense pride in raising such a fine young man and imparted his love for cooking and food to Carter from an early age. A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the UAW Local 1002, located at 308 Washington Street in Middleville. We will welcome visitors at 2 p.m, with a celebration service commencing at 3 p.m. In memory of Jesse Joe Bardwell, let us gather to honor a life well-lived, filled with love, laughter, and generosity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Jesse’s family. .A A '4; I I Botlhelbob&EqnlpiDal 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 9 -3? r r>;. Philip Henry Byington Philip Henry Byington, age 98, of Vermontville, Ml, passed away October 1,2024 in his home. Philip was born December 1,1925 in Herculaneum, MO to Oliver and Flora (Blair) Byington. He moved to Michigan in 1943 where he soon met the love of his life, Peggy Buck. In 1946 he joined the Army Air , Corp, getting stationed at Elmendorf Air Base in Anchorage, Alaska. Peggy joined him there and they were joined in holy matrimony on September 30,1947. They celebrated 70 years together before she passed December 20, 2017. Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Mardelle (Buck) Byington; his parents: eight siblings: grandsons, Alex and Derek, and great grandchildren, LJ. Lilley, and Jonathan. 52”*' ■| Anderson, Jeff (Barb) Byington, Jennifer (Jurrell) Hibdon, Cliff (Karen) Byington, and Penny Byington (Allen Hapeman); his • J sister, Alice (Barry) Carty; three T ■ sisters-in-law and brotherT in-law, Jon (Connie) Buck, as Ll well as 17 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren. Philip will be interred privately at Fort Custer National Cemetery alongside his wife, Peggy. There will be a Celebration of Life service for Philip at Vermontville Bible Church, located at 250 N Main St, Vermontville, Ml, on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 2024 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home - Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E M79 Hwy, Nashville, ML For more information. t « Si J* re 5»? •Vi ■st *2 fff® t •“S,»£!»=■ r J______ -i - For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to mi llions of retirees, people with dis­ abilities, their dependents and fam­ ilies who’ve lost a family member who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. In addition to paying benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues millions of Social Security numbers each year, maintains wage records to make sure workers get the benefits they have earned and much more. The scope of what they do is enormous, and they are proud to serve the American peo­ ple. Whether providing service online at SSA.gov, over the telephone, or in person, SSA’s goal is to help you understand your eligibility for benefits and the best way to apply for them. SSA also works to make sure its programs, particularly Supplemental X t * - W u.« •«2)e je-.w"-'--", t» ■* 4 V X :e hji 3^? ** OKS n. MK _ • * W J > * Celebrating 89 Years of Social Security HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist I r SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS at the church of your choice yVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience • • • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Jesse Joe Bardwell, born May 23,1972. passed away peacefully surrounded by bis loving family on October 3. 2024, in Grand Rapids. Ml. Jesse was preceded in death by his father. James Elbert Bardwell, and his step-father, Charlie Pullen. He is survived by his beloved son, Carter: his mother, Barb Pullen; his brothers, Jamie Bardwell and Jason Bardwell: his sister, Amanda Pullen; his special friend, Lauren Bostedor; and many close family members and friends. Jesse lived life to the fullest. He cherished spending time with his friends and had a profound love for music. He was an enthusiastic chef, always eager to prepare meals for anyone who crossed his path. Known for his generosity, Jesse was the kind of person who would come to *• delicacies Security Income (SSI), remain acces­ sible to you. SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness, and to adults age 65 and older, who have limited income and resources. This year, SSA announced that they are expanding SSI eligibility criteria by; • Updating the public assistance household definition. • Removing food from in-kind sup­ port and maintenance. • Expanding rental subsidy nationwide. Find more information about SSI at ssa.gov/ssi/. To learn more about the history of Social Security, visit ssa.gov/history, Hillaiy Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for fVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids. MI 49525. or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. * TT ^■"WsliMmeatii IlffllOdies! .... «b w Ci|» Ik 3*., pss ■ ■ I •k 1 <4 ’"■I »s^ct Jmi'. 'M PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS It V \ • ' ........................................................ k- — OCTOBER 11-17 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.orq/evfint.c;/ ~ storybook Walk: Walk-Mushroom Rain" by Laura K. Zimmerman. Learn about all the mushrooms do. The Storybook Walk is free and seifgutded on the Black Walnut Trail. Oct. 1.31 The Fungus Among Us, Explore the largely misunderstood yet wonderful world of tungi arid their importance in keeping growing and wellFJ I QHd self-guided onffie Lupine Trail. — Conservation in a Changing World; What is climate manage it? n how to manage your property in times of flooding, drought and invasive species, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 — Fall Forest Co or Walk (rescheduled from Sept. 28), 1-3 p.m. Learn about the various rarest types, how to identify different tree species and their contributions to kaleidoscope of fall colors. Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon. With a mix of fiction, rion-fiction. and biographies, Ns book club is for readers who Share a concern and interest in the natural world. Wore information about these. events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreekInstitute WS *» , 1 S(ni •w I I I at ■org. tls. » ♦ ♦ V bBl •-* i �•s '‘Ti t s it wwwHastingsBanner com v < 1$: w % J s HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 10, 2024 TURNING BACK THE PAGES y Lawrence J. Bauer, World War I airman in ri' W''* banner may 26, 1994 r '«• JOYCE WEINBRECHT *’•5 beim ' ^J^'SSpscia a5i*« 'Ij 'J Si!" «■ k » > ' eotna. e®. w w.. •Mi, *)■ « Aien 5. ♦ He V 4 I k .S ’i •• /A II 5 S in » ♦ >2^ w rN' ftr) '’e fe *u ;t 4b < ? ‘t t * ? •b kf to Mich 111’^ I i I "sil tile Army |(j ’SaS: gS£ ■It, 7 ssai Lawrence J. Bauer was bom in Hastings on March 29, 1894, the son of James M. and Grace Bauer. He attended Hastings schools and graduated from Hastings High School on June 22, 1913. He then enrolled at the University of Michigan, where he studied agriculture. On April 6, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson announced the entiy' of the United Slates into war on die side of the European Allies. Because of the entry into a World War by the United States, The Hastings Banner had taken a strong editorial position against Woodrow Wilson and his re-election for a second term. With the announcement of the actual entry into the war, The Banner position began to urge all-out cooperation with the federal government in support of the war effort and was a staunch supporter of the armed forces, devoting much space to news of the soldiers as they went into service, returned home and to those who didn’t return. Barry County had 867 men with the U.S. armed forces. Seven served with Canadian and English regiments. Thirty-seven of these men died during the war, some in action and some the result of wounds or disease. Lawrence J. Bauer was one of the Barry County men who joined the war effort, went overseas and died there. As a student at the University of Michigan, College of Architecture, when the country entered the war, he entered the first Officers’ Training Camp at Champaign, III., on Sept. 15, 1917, and at the completion of his training was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of the 11th Aerial Squadron and qualified as the air corps pilot and observer. For many months, he served as an instructor, and finally, during the last two weeks of the war, he reached the front lines. It was a routine flight on Nov. 13, 1918. An armi­ stice had been signed, and hostilities had ceased two days before, on Nov. 11, 1918. Second Lieutenant Bauer was acting as observer on the flight. Lieutenant Paul L. Louden was flying the plane. 5^ I _ ► •> * I * f 1k- ir I I •l was living in Ann Arbor al this time, expressed his satisfaction with his work in the Air Corps and his confidence that he would return from the war. The information concerning his death received from the War Department two days following the armistice came as a great shock to her when she had felt all danger of his death was finally past. In July 1919, when a small group of Hastings men met to organize an American Legion Post, Bauer's name was chosen as the post name to honor his memory and to acknowledge his loyalty to his con­ victions and his country. ^5 I 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence J. Bauer, 1894-1918. Louden was quoted in the Dec. 18, 1918 Banner as saying: A bad cross wind drifted us into some bushes on the side of our aerodrome as we were just taking off in formation. I saw what was coming, however, and shut off my machine, so neither of us was hurt. Suddenly, before either of us could climb out, a second machine landed full on top of us, and Bauer was thrown yards away. I wasn’t seriously hurt and got immediately to Larry, but he was unconscious. He died that night from a fracture at the base of his skull.” Lieutenant Bauer was buried with military honors at Meuse — Argonne Cemetery, Plot E, Row 13, Grave 33, Romagne, France, near Bar-le-Duc. His final letters to his mother, Grace Bauer, who I A view of the grave marker for 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence J. Bauer, 11th Aero Squadron, MeuseArgonne Cemetery, Romagne, France, died Nov 13. 1918. I J?- rtJtoia/!. I► > PteMlmMsMa' ■' tefctomeM I fl k I J A HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY r. -16 SCHEDULE t r I I r I 4 f 9 Il * A ‘ SOCK ffliy liras 1 SecO'ba*fr<{SS0,ren5hn&x6akfe to )XHL SSI provides nwnihl)' UBin iwvn cm For I® haspouddGUKprt^ ■i C =j 3j 1 isabih’l)'or bliiite Id j^eWofe who have W ui^iiDe and resrmes. Ibis aBBcedttiheyaree-'I**' ilies whc'Ktai* W®?'" •>A axes befc al I cffSKT poitanJB** ', ? •36?’ '9 « FiniffiorEinfonnaHo” “S***'" of sagov^ssi- V •ir n>- 'J?nieD13l <• bi- ¥ r , » . > J f I ? /• I id 4 • P i * ASK DR. UNIVERSE CeleUiiMteilSoiiiltaiy iii/rte s Insect delicacies Do butterflies have meat in their bodies? Fiona, 4, /owa Dear Fiona, When I was a kid, J loved chasing but­ terflies. It’s fun to run after them as they flit and flutter. But I didn’t eat them. I asked my fiiend Rich Zack if that was an oversight. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me that insects are animals with muscles just like other animals that people eat—like cows and chickens. Insect muscle tissue is almost exactly the same as mammalian muscle tissue,” Zack said. “So, if there were a way to get that muscle tissue and process iL you could eat an insect steak or an insect ham­ burger.” If you’ve ever eaten chicken breasL you’ve eaten a chicken’s flight muscles. Butterflies and other flying insects have flight muscles, too. The middle, chest-like section of an insect’s body is its ±orax. All an insect’s legs and wings are attached to its thorax. When most insects fly, they use their strong flight muscles to change the shape of their thorax. When the muscles squish and release the thorax, that makes the insect’s wings flap and move so the insect can fly. The problem with chowing down on butterflies is that their flight muscles are tiny. There’s just not much to eat. “When a bird eats a butterfly or a moth, it rips the wings off and throws them away—and then it eats the insect’s body,” Zack said. “But the body itself is relative- ly small, so the bird is picking al a lot of those. If you’re a human and you’re trying to do that—gosh, how many butterflies would you have to collect to fill a cup?” You’d find more “meat” in a large dragonfly with a big, muscly thorax. Or you could find muscles similar to chicken thighs in the powerful jumping legs of a large grasshopper. But it would still be challenging to separate that muscle tissue from the rest of the insect and process it. Zack told me that lots of people eat some insect relatives. All insects and cnistaceans belong to a group called arthro­ pods. “So, when you are pulling ±at meat out of a crab or when you are eating shrimp, you’re eating something very close to the musculature you would eat if we had a grasshopper as big as a Dungeness crab,” he said. He also told me tliat insects are a nutri­ tious food source for people. They’re full of protein and healthy fats. They contain vitamins and minerals. In facL scientisLs say more than 2,000 kinds of insects are good for humans to eat. That includes lots of insects from the group that contains butterflies and motlis—and the wriggly, muscly caterpillars that are their young. But some butterflies protect themselves from predators by eating toxic plants. Tlial makes them toxic, too. That’s why it’s always a good idea to check with an adult before you add some­ thing you collected from nature to your peanut butterfly and jelly sandwich. Dr. Universe 4 I 9' Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. U' r* 1-3* YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. S'lJif' You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEV^T iH' Group I Thursday, Oct. 10 - Paws for Reading - calm, reading time with therapy dog Jace, 3:30 p.m,; Movie Memories and Milestones watches “The Great Lie," a 1941 film starring Bette Davis, George Brent and Mary Astor, 5 p.m.; Friends of HPL wine tasting event, 6:30 p.m, Friday, Oct. 11 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Conversa­ tions with Judge Michael Schipper and Judge Bridgette Officer Holley. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Library closed for staff training. Wednesday, Oct. 16 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; writer's night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Heinzman graduates from US Chamber Foundation education and workforce fellowship program Barry County Chamber and lowship Program in response Economic Development Alliance to the needs of our state and (BCCEDA) President and CEO local chamber partners,” said t Jennifer Heinzman graduated last ifc. <1 Caitlin Codella Low, vice month from the ninth cohort of B president of Policy and ProJ > the U.S. Chamber of Commerce grams at the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s premier business of Commerce Foundation. leadership program, the Business They, better than anyone. Jennifer Leads Fellowship Program. see the critical link between Heinzman The Business Leads Fellowship education and economic de­ Program trains and equips leaders velopment, and we are glad to from state and local chambers of com­ be able to support them as they take on ±is merce, economic development agencies critical leadership role in their community.” and trade associations with resources, Following a competitive application and access to experts and a network of peers selection process, Heinzman was selected to build their capacity to address the most along with 34 other stale and local chamber pressing education and workforce chal­ executives, economic development proteslenges. sionals and association leaders to partic­ Graduating from the U.S. Chamber ipate in the ninth cohort of this program. M of Commerce Business Leads Fellow­ The six-month program, consisting of both ship has equipped me with invaluable in-person and virtual meetings, covered knowledge and practical tools to address the entire talent pipeline, including early workforce development challenges in our childhood education, K-12, poslsecondary community,” said Heinzman. “Through education and workforce development. die program, I forged stronger partnerships Upon graduation, Business Leads between businesses, educators and work­ Fellows join the U.S. Chamber of Com­ force organizations, resulting in initiatives merce Foundation’s network of over 360 that directly target local talent gaps. This chambers of commerce and statewide experience has enhanced my ability to drive associations from around the nation who sustainable economic growth, ensuring our regularly engage on education and work, business community stays competitive and resilient.” force initiatives. For more information on the Busi Representatives from the U.S. Chamber ness Leads ’ Fellowship ” Program, visit of Commerce say ±ey developed the the program’s website program after hearing the needs of local uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/early-child.' chambers. created ±e Business Leads Feihood-and-k-12-educatioiVbusiness-leads' < < 1 r ♦ ♦ i 111 nF A t ? f. �- / F “ I %. . a.1 ♦ • S'S Thursday, October 10, 2024 ® WWW THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com I NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement r Attention homeowner: If you are a military revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage service member on active duty, if your period Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained of active duty has concluded less than 90 in said mortgage, made by Christopher Braining *411 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged days ago, or If you have been ordered to and Kylie Braining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, premises, or some part of them, at a public active duty, please contact the attorney for auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or the party foreclosing the mortgage at the to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank. NA. Mshier’s check at the place of holding the telephone number stated In this notice. Notice Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and ‘ »<‘xuH court in Barry County, starting promptly of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The at 1:00 LI PM, on October 31. 2024. The amount given revised County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day due on the mortgage may be greater on the judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL (fay of sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale 600.3212, that the following mortgage will of February. 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Fagstar Bank. N.A. on which be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this premises, or some part of them, at a public notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear Heckman and Wendy Heckman, husband and day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is wife the sale does not automatically entitle the auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic purchaser to free and clear ownership of the check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry office or a title insurance company, either of which Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for property. A potential purchaser is encouraged may charge a fee for this information. lender and lender's successors and/or assigns to contact the county register of deeds office Foreclosing Assignee (If any): U.S. Bank or a title insurance company, either of which due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, to Mortgage Trust National Association, not in its individual may charge a fee for this information. Default the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee of has been made in the conditions of a certain automatically entitle the purchaser Io free and clear Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP2 mortgage made by Rebecca Ulrich, A Married ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is for Neighborh •I»I»i Loans. Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded Date of Mortgage: September 5. 2003 Woman to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, encouraged to contact the county register of deeds April 17 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-004093 Date of Mortgage Recording: September Mortgagee, and office or a title insurance company, either of which may Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is recorded on October 14, 2008, as Document charge a fee for this information. The bid may include now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. Number: 20081014-0010081, Barry County interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Description of the mortgaged premises; Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which Eighty-Six and 71/100 Dollars ($154,786.71). Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Under the power of sale contained in said as: Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of its interest in the premises. Which said premises are mortgage and the statute in such case made and Commencing 35 rods South of the Northeast Mortgage dated June 06, 2023 and recorded described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, June 06, 2023 by Document Number: 2023- of land, including any and all structures, and homes, will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South :iii;4392,, on which mortgage there is claimed manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated premises, or some part of them, at public vendue on the 1/4 line, 53 rods; thence West on the to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty- in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Slate of at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry 1/8 line 160 rods; thence North on the West Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 County, Michigan at 1 Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods 07/100 ($45,359.07) including interest at the and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's Frst Addition to the City, 2024. to the place of beginning. rate of 6.12500% per annum. Said premises formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 Said premises are located in the Township of are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 as: Miltida Haugh, and lies East of Jones Road. Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section During the six (6) months immediately following the A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section Also, excepting the South 10 acres recorded 27 Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: in Liber 366 of Deeds, on page 650. Also 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West event that the property is determined to be abandoned Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the excepting the North 220 feet of the East 200 440.00 feet along the West line of said Section pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest feet. Also, excepting the following described 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 parcel: That part of the following: Commencing seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 when the time to provide the notice required by the links, thence South 12 rods 162/10 links, thence East 35 rods Southof the Northeast corner of the degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to Beginning. Range 8 West; thence South on the 1/4 line seconds East, 262.00 feet; thence South 00 the person who buys the property at the foreclosure 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line, 160 rods; degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the thence North on the West Section line 50 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 property during the redemption period. If the sale is rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in seconds West 345.00 feet along the South line set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale beginning, which lies West of a line described accordance wrth MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case of said Section 27 to the point of beginning. shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. as follows: Beginning at a point on the South the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Subject to a private easement for ingress The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against of such sale. 11,2003 Amount claimed due on date of notice: therefrom corner described and Michigan, County, 1/2 which acre of the owned was by County, line of the 1010 feet East on the Southwest corner of said above description: thence North 87 degrees East along a tree row to the North line of said 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 16 a distance of 5775 feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds West along with oaid North and Sooth 1/4 Urie 220.00 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds East 50.0 feet to the place of beginning Jones Rd, Delton, Ml 49046-9655 from the date of such sale, unless determined in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded responsible to the person who buys the property at degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 440.00 less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage active duty, please contact the attorney for the party holder for damage to the property during the 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number redemption period. seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 stated in this notice. Dated: 10/10/2024 Flagstar Bank, degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 66.00 Dated: October 3,2024 N.A. Mortgagee. HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes Fie No. 24-009935 LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 23 seconds West, 83.00 feet; thence North Frm Name: Orlans PC West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, Frm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml (248)362-2600 FS FHLMC BRUINING - 24-02032 48084 1542321 Frm Phone Number; (248) 502.14 •ii: Tz> is MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. and/or service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. rI determined foe Townshy. The assessment roll is in the total amount of $18,673.00. The costs, including administrative costs, are proposed foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, to be raiSM by a new special assessment. The assessment against each owner in the special assessment district will be the redemption period is 1 ^proximately year. Pursuant foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging foreclosing P as™™THER “'"® 1541550 return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus * ■h V“ «■> S 3 ''V * 1 « !srs ■*<? fo3-i Sat-pJ J bl and ay further be examined at the SJ * Lui N-s W interest. ®* °^® “’® ® °®® ° ‘P® P®®™5 ’''fP''' such other lime as the Township Board may grant oTOis or any person having an interest in real properly who protests in writing al or before the bearing mav file a^rten ff ''’® ®*®'® 30 days ater co%rmafion S sS aX^W Dated: October 3,2024 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys National Association, (4) dXtoSwX^ Fifth Third Mortgage Company Suite 180. * P-P'”'®^ O’® I? L upon four » V, I 43252 • Bloomfield • JI as^ Sheri Babcock, Clerk Johnstown Township •« ■•tiIk: ' w* 3 13641 S. M-37Hwy Battle Creek. Ml 49017 {10-03)(10-24) (10-03)(10-24) •1 1 *^8 that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in person at the hearirra to potest the speaal a^ment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the heariira and in that ev^ Sn Iff® P®'®'’" to the assessment roll shall file his/h^objecdon thereto iii your damages are, if any, limited solely to the a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00617-2 (248) 642-2515 * special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of tti^ownship Clerk Hills. Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9’00 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 w t S JU ® .tBSX 3 mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, Woodward Avenue, 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 2^ vBWiEJteuiai:^! will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S M the property during the redemption period. to Trott Law, RC. nsSMBW® 1 w not FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger Date of notice; October 3,2024 -j>'i t CE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer have reported to the Township Board that the as^ssment against each parcel of land wrthin said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said Distnet as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total beneffi to all paroels of land in said Distrirt held responsible to the person who buys The Sin and/or correct the assessment roll' a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be PURCHASERS; tie in total, which is approximately $222.30 per year for a period of three (3) years, 2024 - 2026 inclusive to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at ALL feB«’ project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The assessment roll has been The costs of agricultural purposes prior to the date of the mortgage f-s DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 benefitted by the proposed road improvement project, which ^ject will include paving the road, along with associated activities such as, but not limited to, grading and drainage work. tjcularty shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Battle Creek Ml wrthin at the sr Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township If the property is presumed to be used for property tel ai-ititetoTail prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, as is more par- the ri assessmect roll covering al! properties within the WINANS DRIVE PRIVATE ROAD period redemption •asrs ® j !EK days after statutory notice, whichever is later. for Fifth Third Bank, This notice is from a debt collector. the ye ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DI& TRICT NO, 2024-1 AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS' will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 TO Attention homeowner: If you are a military 600.3241a, S IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 2024 -1 PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the 43*^ (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 < NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will —....... J conduct a public hearing for the following: s? '«4'a ; 0. Case Number: SP-13-2024 - David Neubauer (Applicant; David & Sarah Neubauer (Property Owner) Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: & Estate Interest; 1 Township designee r )» NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS i -I so 32'8 i BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL as; 3991 GRANGE RD. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml t STS JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP < 49333 If the property is eventually sold at 3^ - 10 -.L. r, SOlJOk’ I w I’d. >3 (10-03)(10-24) of restriction of record. Commonly known property ,78 >n r abandoned in accordance with MCL 600,3241 The redemption period shall be 6 months abandoned 4 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 the -'‘j: tO(««SO«’ pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held If 16. as . homeowner: If you are a military service member on purposes. 9 ’ll' a point on the West line of Section 27, Town (10-10)00-31) f ‘ - If the property is sold at foreclosure sale. 33 feet thereof and any other easements sS!.!l r„-. 85 PM on OCTOBER 31, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Attention property is abandoned or used for agricultural Common street address (if any): 12726 S III and public utilities described as; Beginning at the Westerly 33 feet thereof and the Southerly W janyl’ Default has been made in the conditions of easement for public highway purposes over degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East parallel feet to said ancient fence line; thence North 87 described 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to an the'true place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West 50.0 are 2008, 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section the line of an ancient fence 200.00 feet to 01 seconds West 50.0 feet:thence North 00 and 1. feet from the Southwest corner of said Section except: Commencing at the center of Section feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes Michigan, October .J 1: II PM on OCTOBER 31. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local II Time on the 14th day of November. 2024. The amount dated st circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the description, and the end of said line, Also '4 the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, due on the mortgage may be greater on the above description, which lies ( following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not at 01; fe« act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the III Ofl-" given under section 3212 of the revised judicature PM. October 31. 2024. The amount Southeast I I Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature Excepting <1 telephone number stated in this notice. circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly $85,842.04 I II attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the cashier's check at the place of holding the Name(8) of the mortgagor(s): Rodney D. I •1 been ordered to active duty, please contact the Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is charge a fee for this Information; I 3212 of the section has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 08/100 ($135,138.08). the A» unty register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may f under member on active duty, if your period of active duty auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or potential purchaser is encouraged to contact I r Attention homeowner; If you are a military service Notice is given under section 3212 of the to free and clear ownership of the property. A I mortgage sale ' FORECLOSURE NOTICE (loas not automaticalty entitle the purchaser { I *^^^ <** JI ^toih( b*'N * Location: V/L Bivens Rd, in Section 6 of Maple Grove Township w. 2357in the RR (Rural HesteozSSIricr"""' B®""* -1 Agricultural Interest; 1 Real of,, - Steven & Julie Norman (Applicantrt>roperty Ph™ Building Authority -1 position d purpose: Request to construct (Recreational Lake) zoning district. Commission on Aging Board - 4 positions <4 Owner) Section 4 of Orangeville TownsH^ accessory dwelling unit pursuant Io Section 2305 in the RL ^-t to z » 4b • A A Community Corrections Advisory Board -1 Communications Media- 1 oBrvice Area I ’ M-.TXS.r~«ih. HR "k % Mental Health Authority Board -1 position for primary consumer !• s’ > Parks & Recreation - 2 positions ! ■I '’o™ occupation (major) I e. weldina shon nL _ __________ __ . e. welding shop pureuant to Section 2339 in (Agricultural) zoning district. A zTI Road Commission -1 position 1 MEETING DATE: October 28,2024. TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE Tvdpn Pont «b SoHd Waste Oversight Committee - 1 position from a recognized recycling K e inspections of the above described properties will be pnmniotod k ni^bers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to presenHheir P’uyidrn Transit Board -1 position conflict"^ ~2 rv. Commission ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at tho atw may be mailed fo theXS peLw ~ 3'me of Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor .^1 lAA > Al I w MVvl the teb''°How°d^^i ’ 22°i lAf ’ • « .1 “i" www.barrycounty.'org under SsdIL thP oTcommission aVcIick to on u/nd application. Applications must be returned no later than 5'00 o m on Monday, October 14,2024. Contact 269-945-1284 for more iXmatlon ^rry County Planning Director James McManus atinKmanusebari^nn,^^ PleaM cLoh^R®''®®^ 948-4820. or emailed to ”16 houra o^sl m tn 5 n Tha County Planning Department at (269) 945 ipon fnr r The County of Barry will provide necessary auxife S ®“‘^iolapes of printed materials being conLered at the meef' AW ^®®’'"P ‘'P'’"'®'’ (’0> 8ays notice to the County of Barm fl sppeal, either Department, ° ' Friday. information. signers for the hearing ,'"'‘'''''‘‘1®’= "i”! disabilities Cynthia L. While. Barry County Clerk ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I ’too H �I 'Sb www.HastingsBanner com HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisema ♦ Notice is given under section 3212 revised judicature act of 1961, igg-j of the PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following ^^rtgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortoAn^z^ premises, or some part of them, at 3 public auction sale to the highest bidder for or cashier’s check at the place of i cash holding the circuit court in Barry County, startinn promptly at 1:00 PM. on October 3i 2024 The amount due on the mortgage rnav hn greater on the day of sale. Placing the hiqhest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownershio of the property. A potential purchaser IS encouraged to contact the county '^9‘ster of deeds office or a title insurance company either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); >^rnv Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12. 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice$107698.43 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland. Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 3, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1541932 (10-03)(10-24) Gmus WIKSCOOP! iW If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... Email MmacleodSmihomepaper.com I THE HASTINGS BANNER VI G rou p notice of PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 22,2024 at 9:00 a.m. the SS?: 4 ■ c if fee? NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judIc&W act df 196T; 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa Harrington, a single person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for M&l Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated February 3.2010 and recorded February 26, 2010 in Instrument Number 201002260001700 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A,, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 56/100 Dollars ($54,432.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 17. 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland Charter. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the interest of the Westerly fc® •k '?*»X'35SF» 'Wall t I --TTWqjr CieiSiUy ^■sebrmaus ?eiCa3C324: W sere jessirtesswfESsMihtes^i^ rchfa:^he tlCOK IZ : • IS rxjerisxii •^nil3fcjtirsr»^ •* )j3?C2"i^ '•g ^TStei ' •*5 *f J cV 8 SSD^ line of Hillcrest Road and the Northerly line of State Road in the recorded Plat of Buena Vista Heights (Point “V"). in Section 11, T3N, R9W, Township of Rutland Charter, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page(s) 108, Barry County Records; thence South 39 degrees 33 minutes West on an extension of said Westerly line of Hill Crest Road, a distance of 33.00 feet to a point on the centerline of State Road and the True Place of Beginning; thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline of State Road 95.03 feet; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 226.17 feet; thence South 50 degrees 42 minutes East 448 feet, more or less to a point , t Notices Numl*^ Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Barry County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers, located on the mezzanine level of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street. Hastings Ml 49058 The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2025 Budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, 220 W. State St Hastings Ml 49058. or at http;//www.barrycounty.org/budget Cynthia L White, County Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners Slf Oflf'l I * IW which lies 429 feet West of the East line of said Section 11; thence North 292 feet, more or less, to the centerline of State Road; thence North 50 degrees 27 minutes West along said Centerline 180 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. ‘ 2179 W State Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058 : The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. “ If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 19,2024 File No. 24-011126 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy r. OK>I Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 fi^rl9)n0<10)_________ 4 ♦ « 1 I Thursday, October 10, 2024 9 SHORT foreclosure NOTICE BARRY COUNTY oiforeclosure by Advertisement. Notice IS given under section 3212 of the lydicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236 MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of mem. at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry urt in Barry A/iinkAr P_mptty at 1:00 PM. on October 24. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the ^le. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property A ^tential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of ®__________ ‘nformation, MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Anthony Mortgagor(s): Mosley, a married man Original Mortgagee- Registration Systems. Inc. ( MERS ), solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 22.2022 Recorded on July 29. 2022, in Document No. 2022-008153, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on January 11. 2024 in Document No. 2024-000306 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($356,987.87) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: as: LOT 117 ROLLING OAKS ESTATES NO 4 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020007993. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Commonly known as 451 Oak View Dr Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a' in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1541361 (09-26)(10-17) r 'W RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS AT NOVEMBER 6.2024 TO: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on November 6, 2024, which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing are as follows: L Article IX oF 990 nF Pnilon/l Charter Township Code of C^hnnter Chapter 220 of fVip the Rutland (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to the MU Mixed Use District is pro­ posed to be amended in various respects, including changes relating to the purpose of the District (§ 220-9-1), permitted uses (§ 220-9-2), lot coverage (§ 220-9-6), building design and architectural standards (§ 220-9-9). 2. § 220-17-5 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (in Article XVII of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to gen­ eral lighting and screening requirements is proposed to be amended in various respects, including the standards for outdoor lighting relat­ ing to the design of lamps and luminaries, and the maximum height of light fixtures. 3. § 220-17-6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (in Article XVII of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to minimum landscape requirements is proposed to be amended with respect to the screening of utility structures (such as electrical trans­ formers or sewer pump stations). 4. § 220-19-5 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (in Article XIX of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to the Table of Parking Requirements is proposed to be amended with respect to the minimum parking space requirements for automobile service stations, gasoline stations, convenience stores in conjunction with service or gas stations; and shopping center or clustered com­ mercial land uses. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-referenced proposed zoning text amendment(s), may be exam­ ined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the proposed amendment(s) at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabil­ ities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 — I I MQNUMENTi.,. t MEETING I I NOTICE Atention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Nottce is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashiers check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is erxxjuraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L, Lewis and Leisa Lewis, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 27. 2017 and recorded February 17, 2017 in Instrument Number 2017-001661 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Lakeview Loan Servicing. LLC. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand SeventyThree and 77/100 Dollars ($92,073.77). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 PM on NOVEMBER 7 2024, Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 580.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 394.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 70.24 TO THE SHORE OF MILL POND; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 115.42 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 37.66 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST. 93j20 FEET TO A 4 THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 21 MINUTES ' 29 SECONDS EAST, 39.00 FEET TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 193.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 33.00 FEET. MORE OR LESS, TO A 1/2 INCH CAPPED IRON (#31602); THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST. 192.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 16.00 FEET WIDE, 8.00 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST. 1615 20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST. 580.58 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST. 23.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY. 31.39 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 74.80 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 15 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST. 31.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST. 52.33 FEET: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 99.41 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 129.48 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 05 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST. 96.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST. 72.49 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 85.66 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 62.70 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 22 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 79.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, 101.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES EAST 104.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THP CENTERLINE OF OLD MILL ROAD. 155 Old Mill Road, Middleville. Michigan 49333 The redemption period ■ POHUU shall Midii be De 6 b months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such S9l6« If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrowe'^i be held responsible to the person who L, OH H ’oreclosX sate or to the mortgage holder for damage io tee property during the redemption period Dated: October 3,2024 File No. 24-011997 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Rin Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 Um (10-031(10-24) =>“4.1400 ♦ ♦ t 1 1 j 1 s fr> •• 4 A I I J �w V I I 10 www.HastingsBanner.com BANNER Thursday, October 10, 2024 has big one with Beavers Friday Hastings Comet lead to 22-6. Coloma recovered an onside kick and kept building its lead. Kraemer scored on a five-yard TD run to push the lead to 28-6 quickly in the third quarter. The Comets recovered a Delton Kel­ logg fumble at the start of the fourth quarter and on the first play after the turnover Kraemer connected with wide receiver Dylan Groendyk on a bomb for 67 yards up the visitor sideline. Groen­ dyk was pulled down on one, but Izelle Brown finished off the possession with a TD run from there. Another DK turnover, an interception, started the Comets on their way to a 36yard TD run by Kraemer in the fourth quarter that sealed it. The Comets added two-point runs after each of their final two touchdowns. ;A« Brett Bremer Sports Editor I M « / It u r t I I j F r_ •l The last two Interstatc-8 Athletic Conference varsity football teams with undefeated conference records meet in Battle Creek Friday as Harper Creek plays host to Hastings. The Saxons are 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the conference and the Beavers come into the ballgame at 5-1 overall and 2-0 in 1-8 play. The Saxons have won four in a row over the Beavers since 2019. Hastings has outscored its four confer­ ence foes 167-29 so far ±is season. Harper Creek has been putting up points too, and the Beavers* lone defeat was a 34-30 loss outside of the con­ ference against Kenowa Hills the final Friday in September. The Beavers come into Friday night’s match offa 36-13 win over the Parma Western squad last week. The other Barry County squads are looking to break out of a tough stretch as the season inches towards a conclu­ sion. Lakewood will be home against rival Olivet in the Capital Area Activi­ ties Conference White Division Friday for homecoming at Unity Field. The Vikings have dropped three in a row in conference play. The Thomapple Kellogg squad has dropped three in a row in OK Black Conference play, and things don’t get any easier on the Trojans this week as they go on the road to face the 5-1 Hol­ land Christian Maroons. It’s a similar situation for the Delton Kellogg squad. The Panthers have dropped three in a row to start the South­ western Athletic Conference Valley Division season. Now they’ll go on the road in the division to Galesburg-Au­ gusta looking to try and spoil the Rams homecoming night. Both teams are playing for their first conference victory. The Maple Valley Lions have dropped three ballgames in a row in Big 8 Confer­ ence play and played their homecoming bailgame last week under the guidance of interim head coach Bryan Faurot fall­ ing to Sand Creek. This week the Lions go on the road to face a 2-4 Reading team in Big 8 Conference play. I «> \ i \-3 I I I «:i 9 b t J* Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 6 1 2 2 t■ % Li f i f H n Jr! I t I s -i4> 4* • ’ ' 4®" T tr •ft w 'Mm*. I I • ---rf < jg I *4. C*:^: •*? . i ♦* •*.i, * t' A. J . .>< .. »' Delton Kellogg back Gauge Stampfler (32) finds some running room behind Sebastian Rojas (4) during their SAC Valley bailgame with visiting Coloma Friday in Delton. Photo by Perry Hardin The Hastings varsity football team kept its record perfect by running over the Marshall RedHawks 42-6 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. The Saxons improve to 6-0 with the win and 3-0 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Hastings rushed for 470 yards against the RedHawks. Isaiah Wilson had 13 rushes for 154 yards and two touch­ downs, and Deondre Mathis had an even better average with nine carries for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Liam Renner had a rushing TD too. Brycen I L 0 5 4 4 4 2 iimnn-8 unturic confoibiice Hastings Harper Creek Parma Western Jackson Northwest Marshall Coldwater Pennfield 6 5 4 2 2 3 1 OKBUtGK Vi Northview Grand Rapids Catholic Central Holland Christian East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills 6 5 5 3 1 0 BIE 8 CONFfflBICE Springport Union City Bronson Sand Creek Reading Maple Valley Stockbridge "* Quincy CONFERENCE CONFERENCE L WINS LOSSES 0 1 2 4 4 3 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 3 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE k 0 1 1 3 5 6 L WINS LOSSES 6 6 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 5 4 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 3 4 4 5 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 5 3 3 3 3 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 4 4 4 3 2 2 0 SOUmWESTBIN onic CONFBIBICE VMIEY W Saugatuck Schoolcraft Lawton Coloma Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta 54.833 26 24,5 20.333 18.5 W Ctfini ARM ACTIVITIES CONFERBICE WHITE w Portland Ionia Lansing Catholic Olivet Lansing Sexton Charlotte Lakewood Eaton Rapids POINTS 5 5 4 2 2 2 k 0 2 2 2 3 4 4 6 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS 3 3 W L 1 1 2 4 4 4 0 0 1 2 3 3 2 1 0 0 |W Stephens managed 75 yards on just two carries. Draven Pennock added 41 yards on the ground. Quarterback Austin Miller hd a 10yard TD run for Marshall early in the second quarter that pulled his team within 8-6 at the time, but that was all the scoring for the visitors. Mathis in­ tercepted Miller twice and Pennock had an interception too. Trapper Reigler and Jett Barnum both recorded a sack for the Saxon defense. Tyce Richardson and Jayce Peterson tied forthe team lead with seven tackles each. Mathis got the scoring started for the Saxons less than five minutes into • the game with an 80-yard TD run. The tw'o-point pass from Tossava to Cardale Winebrenner had the Saxons in front for good. Wilson scored on a three-yard TD run in the second quarter and the Saxons led 14-6 at the half. The Hastings offense took off in the final two quarters. Mathis had TD runs of two yards and 49 yards in the third quarter. Wilson aded a second TD run, a 70-yarder, early in the fourth quarter. Renner finished off the scoring for the Saxons with a three-yard TD run with seven minutes to play. H’a. fl ^•1JF > two-point run was good and the Comets led 14-6. They led the reset of the evening. DK quaiterback Tucker Tack had a Hail ary pass intercepted near the goalnne to close out the first half and then Coloma started the second half with the football and drove down the field for an H-yardTD ’‘tnt by Zacorious Tanner. A two-point pass from Kraemer upped the I * I .7a iS^ *1 S5gaf^9^^< •r k 5a* - /.J V* :■ f *—* andP2 ViW I W&«w f I. * « V. 1’! ' I .i h WJ SuGX „ I "r f z taitais^fiWk. > <1 siKSifsaiadim^. »lWBl<3!bs34A Homecoming didn’t go well for the home team at Maple Valley High School Friday as the Lions were downed 38-8 by visiting Sand Creek. Jeremiah Penny had a 56-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to get the Lions on the scoreboard, butthat was the only score the Maple Valley squad could muster. Sand Creek took a 16-0 lead with a pair of second quarter touchdowns. Trey Murphy connected with Andon Suther­ land for a 30-yard touchdown pass in the opening seconds of the second quarter and then added a 54-yard TD run by Ivan Wilkinson late in the half. Sand Creek upped its lead to 38-0 before the Lions found the end zone. Trey Mepham threw a five-yard TD pass to Cole Scharer in the third quarter and Wilkinson added a three-yard TD run. r W t AUl ClJ' a <1 •• I f? r i ^?8litt($iiJii® 4P w ' > jr^ 1 A• J?*'iT ‘:r 1. *1*S? ••W ,-*v . < « 3|f^ e • 1 —■* .» 1 V* I I ’^*WS1ESS&. •** r-f •«< t e 3i?r, •»- «»«! a ei se !»1 I J Wi a. *^.Qt '’t out loss J^Jo^ns ll I 4 See HASTINGS on 11 i __ - ’--^ « I I ’I X? I r j 'll,! t H I i I I * ’-'VAn € ■> \ * ■■ '*. X’r IM • V* .< .* « * 4 t n ( '•wW* . f : ? :.• —..t h * i '> X. » “-= 4-. e MiiTn""""" I Delton Kellogg quarterback Tucker Tack(IO) rolls out of the pocket looking to pass downfield during the Panthers' homecoming bailgame against visiting Coloma Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin ♦ ♦ •* I1 /* Sand Creek 38, Maple Valley 8 y ■ '4 I r fl East Grand Rapids celebrated its homecoming Friday with a 35-8 win over Thomapple Kellogg. Carson Thornton three-yard TD run early in the first quarter and the Pioneers led 14-0 after one quarter. The Trojan offense was slowed by a couple fumbles throughout the evening. Thornton closed out the scoring with a 16-yard TD pass to James Wiener in the third quarter. Thornton threw for 91 yards. Tyler Blake had seven carries for 59 yards for the Pioneers and Leighton Kolk rushed seven times for 80 yards. The ballgame started as good as the Panthers could have hoped a homecom­ ing football game could begin. It didn’t turn out the way the Panthers hoped though. Delton Kellogg fell to 0-3 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Val­ ley Division this fall with a 44-6 loss to the visiting Coloma varsity football team Friday. The Panthers took the ball to start the game and methodically drove from their own 29-yard-line to the Comets’ eight­ yard-line where senior running back Dylan Fichtner carried it the rest of the way to the end zone. The DK team had a 6-0 lead with 5:37 to go in the first quarter and Fichtner quickly followed up his TD with with an interception that got DK the ball right back. The Delton Kellogg offense got to midfield, but had to punt tfom there, and the Panther offense didn’t spend much time beyond midfield the reset of the night. Coloma evened the ballgame with a two-yard touchdown run by running hack Landon Kitchell before the first half Was up. Aftera Delton Kellogg punt, aColoma snap flew high and wide of quarterback Maverick Kraemer, but it turned out to be a fortuitous snap for the Comets. Back Treyton Myers snagged the ball out of the air, dodged two Delton defenders in the backfield and then found a seam to rush 78 yards for a touchdown, getting one last block from Cole Hartman to pave his way to the end zone 60 yards / •> 1 I.’. '.K ( 1 t ♦ ♦ S *. I u i 1 !*■ * A East Grand Rapids 35, Thornapple Kellogg 8 Coloma 44, Delton Kellogg 6 c I I I y' Lakewood fell 40-14 to visiting Lan­ sing Catholic in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action. James Crum Jr. and Carter Stewart rushed for touchdowns for the Lake­ wood varsity football team as it fell to 1 -4 so far this season in conference play and 2-4 overall. The Cougars are now 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the CAAC-White. Stewart added a team-high 14 tackles. Alex Femandez rushed for two touch­ downs and threw two touchdown passes to lead the Cougars. Xavier Luea, Bra­ den Rabideau and Benjamin Selesky had touchdown receptions for the Lansing Catholic squad. The Cougar lead was 27-0 before Steward’s TD run cut into that advan­ tage. Christian Harton had three receptions for 56 yards for the Viking offense. Seth Willette and Hollis Poll had two recep­ tions apiece. Crum and Max Thrun were both 4-of-7 throwing the ball for the Vikings. Stewart finished the ballgame with 12 rushes for 11 yards. .< k » Lansing Catholic 40, Lakewood 14 >• PLAYOFF w Ki \ FOOTBALL LOCAL STANDINSS ’•’.M 1l Hastings 42, Marshall 6 •a.yv 4. • if. �Thursday, October 10, 2024 the Hastings banner I I w\w/.HastingsBanner.com 11 I t HASTINGS ( [» A ''•Si!'.;*';' ,4 1 i'l I t I i i t W I ’■ V V f 4 > ‘ I * it < K ■ \ w 1 ^^5 • I “K•■X . 4^ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29917-DE Continued from Page 10 f I 3? SSSs»i<. *w ---- -<l . Sand Creek’s RJ Gervacio added a 34yard TD run in the first minute of the fourth quarter. The Lions couldn't slow down Wilkinson. He closed the night with 173 yards rushing on 23 carries. Sand Creek had 248 yards on the ground as a team. Grady Thompson chipped in eight carries for 32 yards. Sand Creek’s Mepham was 2-of-5 passing for 335 yards. Behind Penny for the Lion offense, Dayton Hillard had seven rushes for 39 yards. Quarterback Jakeb McDonald was 9-of-25 passing for 110 yards. He was intercepted twice. H iilard added two receptions for 40 yards and Teegen Mc­ Donald had four receptions for 62 yards. Eli Wright, Jackson Burpee and Tyrese Robinson-El had nine tackles apiece and Chris Mock and Alex Shep­ ard had eight tackles each. Mepham and Andon Sutherland had the two interceptions for the Sand Creek squad, which improved to 3-3 overall this season and 2-3 in the Big 8 Con­ ference with the win. The Lions fall to 2-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play with the loss. to et ">• **1 Wk* * 4 Court Address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Douglas Edward Mucci. Date of birth: 12/14/1964. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Douglas Edward Mucci. died 07/27/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Armand Mucci, personal I ’**^*_i»** >7? tt A r < ■I / l’- 1 *r. J J '4^. J - u I IE f^Sb 4 ♦ • Date: 10/04/2024 y Steven G. Storrs P80557 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-2242 Armand Mucci 1334 Rockridge Rd.. Apt. 330 Waukesha, Wl 53188 616-490-0131 b » I • s ll d Jis; ■ S’ R representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. » ■ sH »’ Colomas Treyton Myers (4) gets gang tackled by a host of Delton Kelloaa ' Panthers including Dylan Fichtner (12), Isaac Ferris (74), Jordan Jones?!;. (50) and Mason Ferris (26) Friday at Delton Kellogg High School Photo by Perry Hard n STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO. 24-602-CH HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ** A * 4a; < k-a^« s ■1 Vikings win in five over Ionia and Parma Western K: *i *» I » * > rett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity volleyball team improved to 5-0 in the Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference fighting off Ionia in five sets at the home of the Bulldogs Tuesday. The Vikings won by the scores of 2523, 19-25,25-14, 13-25, 15-12. The Vikings return to conference action at Charlotte Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Orioles are winless so far this season in the conference. Lakewood picked up a pair of solid , non-conference wins at a home Tri last Thursday, Oct. 3. The Vikings beat Parma Western in five sets 26-24,19-25, , 20-25,25-18,15-11 and then cut a match with Pewamo-Westphalia down to a best of three sets affair and scored a 25-19, , 25-22 win over the Pirates. The Vikings were little up and down in tlie dual with Western to start the afternoon, but a few big kills by freshman middle Jo­ hanna Duits in the end of set number five helped ±e hosts seal ±at victory. Western junior middle Izzy Schlundt tried to stay stoic as she was swarmed andcelebratedbyherteammatesfollow■ ing a big block on Viking junior Emma Duffy midway through set number four as the Panthers tried to close out the Lakewood ladies. The block evened the set at 12-12, but eventually the smile broke through on Schlundt’s face. Lake wood didn’t let the Panthers have much to smile about the rest of the way. ftnerthat <3 4^^ ’Si i •ft • -•*W “sj*"'***' -'•■a 1 f * ^X ’i Jt- - * ’Si-::«i 52SS*** w ‘ La lb '"wmcWwifstcaij >'MT5?ssi(iteVKa, iM M’ I 1« I t V; -vA;(aEiSi.;iilDra r sccj-uuireraDdtheSfflOQsbl BbieladiaaaTisfctiSjiifi J b Ty.F5:^:f*5eiaioihe - rJT .a a lUsiaiffiiiffl UW-'S.'M'** # 4 f “• I* •V w f f •" jjeccodlDnn ae W iW ft) IS ■» s t - .. -- - i) gpix! 25 COflldiDllSW' , . k1 r «• 1.4 - **/r IKTtv --‘ I 1 > I * « 1^ B L /. '« J 1, I « t ■T'- i 4 t** * bn 4 * / w :* r 1 I I I ■ « 6 I I > J. iL^apy 1.1 » 1 I6 .e ‘■r « T f s ’’A >Tl* .□ 41 » 5 ■! t i ------- ,■ ■ iiT^ 4^ f 6 ■tA J rt ti * !■ > — ±£ Lakewood libero Andie Cavanaugh slides over to pass a Parma Western serve in front of teammate Emma Duffy during their match at Lakewood High School Thursday. The Vikings rallied for a 3-2 win in the late afternoon dual. SOUTHEAST’/4, which is N89"54'20”W, 955.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE N89°54’20”W, 285.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE NOOWE. 594.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH Photo by Brett Bremer set. Copelin knocked down a Panther overpass to clinch the set and force a deciding fifth set. The Vikings follow up the trip to Char­ lotte next week with a visit to Lowell Thursday, Oct. 17. THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST Ya, THENCE S89°54’20”E. 285.0 FEET, THENCE S00'’00’W. 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST %. SECTION 26, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST %, WHICH IS NOOWE, 800.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION' THENCE N89°54’20"W. 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST ’4; THENCE SOO^OO'W, 206.0 FEET; THENCE N89°54'20"W. 1295.0 FEET; ' > LV r. I y' ' »>• w*: '.xL:; i Vikes end Cup play with shoot out loss to St. Johns fA*”, k fDJ; •A-/** . Tl Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is no better time of the season than to see how a varsity soccer team performs in a shoot out than the week - before the start of the postseason. The Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team closed out the 2024 CAAC Cup competition with a shoot out loss to visiting St. Johns Thursday. The two teams battled through a score. less 80 minutes ofregulation and with no ■ overtime played in the Cup tournament ; chose to close out the afternoon with a ■ shoot out in which the St. Johns boys took a 4-2 win. In the state postseason games lied after J regulation play two ten minute overtime periods and if the match is still tied after *r>« those 100 minutes of soccer it is then decided by a shoot out. Lakewood bounced back with a win ; to end the regular season outscoring Lansing Everett 3-2 in Lansing Monday evening. The Vikings head into the MHSAA Division 3 state tournament with an 11-5-2 overall record. The Lakewood boys were slated to host Portland for a district opener Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Raiders were the only Capital Area Activities Conference guys to best the Vikings during league play this fall, a 2-1 Raider v/in at Lakewood High School a month ago. The winner of Wednesday’s district match will face either West Michigan !P »* * > n <* J J * ► US®* if*-'*' i-**-*'»* * X -.^ * '.-jiTK ( i.W >■ ,A » / r feUKfii "f r X ),.iTD’ -**l^ L* I•" I* I » J / * •* f It Ji* i i J I k I f* 1'; 1* A in 10 tf- (; I 5 *•. 4 rjif' ( Zi f I «i ir “E 9J K * <& «! A JA ?*► -1 f * I n: VW '■npT^ V sr;« a s fill 4** r c A 66.00 FEET; THENCE S89®54'20"E, 284.0 FEET; THENCE NOOWE ?> • > * I ■ rfj: J * K f I » r J.’ J2 «r k 4 x: 4 t • * V. I I If-Hi b r > 4 Ir I '* A I • • .=7r^ AvK -^- 4 I. Ute .I'i' *ll I -*.•1 *J. 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If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default In the above entitled matter, and on December 4th, 2024 at 3;30 in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest GMAC Mortgage Corporation may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed in this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear in the Barry County Circuit Court at that date and time. *V 9 Honorable William M, Doherty (P419601 Drafted By: ’ « Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 'd Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law . •< 202 South Broadway r Hastings, Michigan 49058 f (269) 948-2900 1 F ««.'e {» ■ '1 I*" • L* k •' ** QUESTIONS; ASK US... ■ Jr > ic '3' ‘Praxf for our '^/an'mi! t y<nJ^nici218 E. state St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5;30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm HiiLst Cleaners Pickup Station ♦ ♦ I 1 THENCE NOO'’ ;iii 'E. jsr* -- r vs ■V I » ” -f » *■ IOHK J pfe^ngsHtfed- frr^tt**at»ve THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST Ya OF SECTION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID • **■ Back to back kills by Lakewood soph­ omore Camyla Copelin and senior Abby Pickard pushed a slim Lakewood lead to 19-14 prompting a Parma Western time­ out and the lead stayed right around that five-point mark for the rest of that fourth •uSsed' bn -the property commonly known as: 3129 Loop Cami, Middleville, Michigan 49333, more fully described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: f LA* Probate Judge flhtitlKT’ca^e, it ly ordered that '‘Defendant, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, shall file a Notice of Interest in the above captioned case in real J. I'Hz A a • 4 1" I I*, A i 1 '■ . Sept., 2024. PRESENT; HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, :~v.... ^Hb^. I <-• At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 27th day of Ifev' Al yiUMr / fcK^'l 'v r* 4 TO: GMAC Mortgage Corporation •4r 1 By ESTATE OF JAY WILLIAM PORTEOUS BY Julianna Bisaccio, its Personal Representative Plaintiff, vs. GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A Pennsylvania Corporation Defendants. Nathan E, Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948'2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_______________ . VirO-3 i» I*' 1 r SPORTS Ms a co ONLINE TO HASTINOSBANNER.COM K �w I 1 t ▼ f 12 Thursday, October 10, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com ^tmss banner Ml the cusp Saxon coach sees team on Xi Brett Bremer Sports Editor Il slancd with some of head coach Ross Schueller's first regular lessons for the high school girls in ihe summer, and for a couple girls the preparations started summers earlier in the Junior PCjA program al The Legac)'. The 2024 varsity girls' golf season is nearing its conclusion this week. The Hastings varsity girls' golf team, which shot its way to a fought place finish in the lntcrstale-8 Athletic Conference this season, was set to go to Pigeon Creek Golf Course Wednesday, Oct. 9, for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls' Golf Regional. The Saxon.s shot their final dual of the season Wednesday, at The Legacy at Hastings, falling 205-214 to the Wayland Wildcats. Coach Schueller and senior Kennedy it z p li * A * * A: I ;z^ .*1 •*" M’S*' ■' Li « L-k. I k *5 1 L * I -*r st J 4 < I * R? V tn; K. • >4 J •Js* < / A I / I r 5• , :-,"a A J ff I, X /ft if • ' • <7 • 1 -. [ '• 4 % t t 1 4: > ( I J -•M' « ft T 'ip . z‘' « ■ ■ f >■ tf’® i. 4 •.Vj- Ip .51 >■* V ,I Sift T> ’ U I .a I V 9 w’ R ^=±. r - • J, 4 i J I ri 4 i,I - b 4 r R •V 4 «< ■0 c X • ♦. 4 *♦ ^A>;- y<JW A < * > J Lilli E lines up a putt on number seven Wednesday, Oct. 2, during the Saxons' non-conference dual with visiting Wayland at the Legacy at Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer V •s Hastings junior Sophia Greenfield shoots her ball out of a trap onto the green on number seven Wednesday, Oct. 2, during a dual with Wayland at the Legacy at Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 (32 ijwill mCh” it'j’ A * * aS A i » I h/ TREE SERVICE Lewis both agreed that it was kind of a mid" round for their team. Schueller said his girls are typically 5-10 strokes better than that this fall. Junior Sophia Greenfield led the Saxons on the day with a 50. Freshman Ryann-Linn Cole shot a 52 for the Saxon team, freshman Lilli Edger shot a 54 and Lewis closed her round with a 58. Junior Ellie Cousins wasn't far back of her teammates with a 61. Senior Sophia Hamilton was just back too with a 59. Lewis was pretty pleased to shoot a par on number three. Lewis and Ham­ ilton are the only seniors regularly in the varsity line-up for the young Saxon team this season, and they’re fairly new to golf too. This is just Lewis’second high school season. She said it was really just the girls who drew her to the sport. "They needed players, so I was like ib BUYING ALL HARDWOODS; Walnut. Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. '-fifa GARAGE SALE - Thurs, Frt, Sat, October 3rd, 4th, and Sth, and Thur and Friday October 10-11. 9am-5pm. 6117 E. Dowling Rd, Nashville, Ml 49073. Variety, from dolls to tools. I tr GUNS For Sale; Henry .22 Pump rifle and Henry lever action .410 shotgun barely used, almost new. $500.00 each - Firm 269-762-1863 JI L .t L ■i-2.fi'. / C’ k A '> a ’ .rf J vpfA .-a: > M 'Ji'fA vt *A ■i^ ■>'• • .•> Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT . with... A ( & t t i kA % S.F PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY 1 r .J' -? ATTHE SAXON SPIRIT BUS K 1 1 FRIDAY, OCT. 18, I r 1 i 5:30-7:15 PM B 1 » 1 z IX i I » > r L V 41^ I r CLASSIFIEDS I I t « I GARAGE SALES J J I i4 I .•’S r I J .‘4 > I I ( :I The Saxons were just shy of second at another conferencejamboree, had a team just miss out on one of the top two spots at its own home Dirty Dozen tournament, and Schueller said that with just eight or nine strokes less spread throughout the course of the season the Saxon team could have earned two or three more trophies. More important to the coach than the trophy case is the confidence that finishing well builds in his girls. But his favorite thing about his group is its resiliency. I love that. I love that we’re so close," Schueller said. “If you’re that close it means you’re on the cusp of something. And we have a really young squad. All of our top four, none of them are grad­ uating. That’s really good. This group in particular the thing they continue to impress me on is how resilient they are. If they have a bad hole, they shake it off and keep playing. That’s not always true. Il’s real easy to have a bad hole and get that in their head ..."' But they have a bad hole and keep grinding. They just keep working at it all the lime. They also have less ego about it. They are so good about making smart decisions. They can look at something: and go, oh I can’t hit that shot so I’ll hit this shot instead, because it is just better. Yes it is. But a lot of golfers wouldn’t make that decision.” The Saxons were set to have their ego tested on Wednesday at the regional. There are six Division 3 regionals hap­ pening across the state this week and four of the top ten teams in the state in, D3 were set to join Hastings at Pigeon Hill - Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Grand Rapids South Christian, Grand Rapids Christian and Hudsonville Unity Christian. The top three teams at the regional and top three individuals not on those teams earn spots in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls Golf Finals which will be held Oct. 18-19 at Bedford Valley Golf Club. yeah, sure, okay, I'll try it," Lewis said. "There was actually a really big turnout, so we had a whole JV and a varsity team, which is nice. I just basically got recruit­ ed by a bunch of people. I had never hit a golfball before that. She said the biggest thing she had to learn once she got into the sport was “patience." "Patience, hitting the ball and focusing I guess i would say so for sure, definite­ ly,” Lewis said. "Last year, I would rush things because I would just want to get it over with, but this year I am taking my time. It ended up better." On the course, she has really improved her play with her irons between summer work and practices this fall. “Last year, my coaches said I had a hockey swing,” Lewis said. "I learned how to hit with an iron, which was su­ per helpful. There was a lot of coaching definitely and practice over the summer, just a lot of time put into it.” 'Schueller'^aid one of the big keys to the successes the Saxons have had on the course this fall is that the team has some depth. “We don’t have that one standout this year,” Schueller said. "What we have is seven girls who all shoot somewhere between 50 and 57. Ifyou have that much depth, you’re almost guaranteed to have four of them have a decent day. It just makes you so much more consistent. You don’t have that one girl you know is going to throw up a score and then maybe you’ll get a couple more. We've been a lot more consistent this year in general.” That has helped the Saxons to some outstanding finishes. They were as high as second at an 1-8 jamboree this fall and finished second to the host Vikings at the Lakewood Invitational last month at Morrison Lake Country Club. The Saxons were actually a few strokes ahead of the Vikings heading into the final few holes at the event. ‘'The killer this year has been near misses,” Schueller said. 1 and •y? 'Hisss rthest t I .IB X-*- P *, <* > * si * •*r I * 35 •*'lt I Oks *O Bcxnia « • *» *4 * 5f xi«y V • t « - - * «• .V--3 irMt •4 I 90 *9 « * K**"’® -- *** j: Ftfsje’— C^lralasniEpjh? ; rarer ^4* I I tTSi' IW ® < ’ 4b 1*1 J J • • MandNainiMiRsatb* i^hne •..I ji‘S& ■> \ IwiWctfrabie 3Ii » dlU' « 4 i.tl 1' w,,; 4 « I.' 1. I ni I’l >1 V. I : ♦ 1 L J A. ■ 5sSk — « I To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, t I t 4 *2.i f. *• J iR L* * ' 5\ « I ■Jt I ! t rl-x; % '••I ’<1 • ft k I ■r 1 st; ' is sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with > Coldwater, at the main entrance to Baum > stadium at Johnson Field. .«» I f I » I I > 4 b :•! L _l s . A '•’-r^ 1, I 5 k £< ^5,' i*_ % i start Time for Varsity Football is 7 PM k k. * b » b T ♦ 1 — •>'l SAXON SPIRIT let it show! f p 9 * • • -'55,. I •• u • ? • *» 119 Saxon senior Kennedy Lewis shoots her ball towards • A s •: f. the green on number a non-conference dual with Wayland at the Leaarv at i-toof Wednesday, Oct. 2. Photo by Brett Bremer I *5 *=^ i X. i co OWIINE TO HASTIHGSBAMNER.COM .<r 4* L < I 1 .' I -I >vA. *1 w �* 1 1 k 1 I I 4 1 I 1 ■V. J! 9 > > >■ X 1 WWW HastingsBanner com r t 1 I. q- r • I. 7 », « A i.. N 1 ar^ 4 C •> V Is f fa k' '7 L X ! -•? 1 i 'J I * • • I f r« -1 ii V* 1 I 4^1^- ",v • T±V .1_' T ' -T? f L '9s j4 r 1 fl ' S k. ■4 I Jig ^of He bort; *• '§55 J lit J" Lew ^18*. 5Wo'fii > Sliff y Bx- I?. ' Ut year niv cfHriur ■, 1 1 it-;^ <■ II 1": Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor The Saxons and Trojans hit the finish line in Portage and now it is officially championship season. Hastings will play host to the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Champi­ onship at Charlton Park Oct. 17 and Thomapple Kellogg will host the OK Gold Conference Championship at Gun Lake Oct. 16. The Saxons and Trojans will both be a part of the MHS AA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional hosted by South ChrislianHigh School Oct. 26 and then the teams wil I be together again at Charlton Park Oct. 28 for the Barry County Invitational. Those who qualify will compete Nov. 2 in the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Cross Country Finals at Michigan Internation­ al Speedway in Brooklyn. There are those expecting more than hoping to qualify from the TK and Hastmgs varsity teams, and they showed off their quality at the big meet in Portage Saturday. That group includes Thomapple Kellogg seniors Jacob Draaisma and Ava Crews and Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall who is trying to round in to form in a return from injury. In his first high school cross country season Draaisma has led the Trojan pack all fall. He placed 19th in a D2 boys’ field of288 runners in Portage Saturday. He hit the finish line in 16 minutes 14.1 seconds, his third fastest time of the season after getting under the I6-minute for the first time the previous Saturday in Otsego. Crews had the top finish of any of the local runners in Portage. She placed 17th in 19:22.5 in the D2 girls’ race. Thatcompetition included 295 finishers. Randall, just a few races into her season, turned in a time of20:08.8 that put her in 40ih place. Crewsand Randall were both individual slate qualifiers as year ago. The TK girls’ team was 17th on the day in the D2 girls’ contest that included 43 teams. The Hastings girls finished in 40lh place. Zeeland East senior Emma Drenk pulled away to win the D2 girls’ race in 18:03.5. Gaylord junior Katie Berkshire was the runner-up in 18:12.4 and C arlelon A irport senior Courtney Bovair was third in 18:19.1. The Trojans’ 17th-place finish has a F •ip I T I ■k £1 * V *V ±7^..’ iv Saxon junior Berta Fabrega Vivas picks up the pace as she nears the finish line at the Portage Invitational Saturday afternoon at Portage West Middle School. Photo by Brett Bremer them sixth among the teams that will be a part of their regional later this month behind runner-up Grand Rapids Christian, sixth-place South Christian, ninth-place East Grand Rapids and the 14lh-place Forest Hills Eastern and I6th-place Gull Lake. Drcnk’s Chix won the girls’ meet wiffi 72 points. Grand Rapids Christian was second with 109 points ahead of HollandChristian 161, Lexington 224, Spring Lake 266, South Christian 272, Adrian 320, Unity Christian 338, East Grand Rap­ ids 342 and Shepherd 349 in the top ten. Junior Madison Kietzman was the Trojans* number two finisher in the girls ’ race Saturday with an 89th-place time of 21:20.5, a season best time for her. TK got PRs from the Gater sisters. Junior Payton placed 151st in 22:28.3 and freshman Amya was 180th in 22:55.8. Sophomore Peyton Hardy placed 100th overall for TK in 21:31.1 and sophomore Alaina McCrumbwas 168th in 22:46.5. TK’s top seven also included sophomore Carmen Reynolds 208th in III Hastings freshman Parker Erb (3234) works his way up hill along with the pack during the first mile of the Division 2 boys' race Saturday at the Portage Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer 23:41.7. Hastings junior Berta Fabrega Vivas was her team’s number two runner. She came in 227th at 24:07.4. Saxon sopho­ mores Chloe Pirtle and Alexa DeCamp came in a few strides from one another. Pirtle was 278th in 27:26.4. DeCamp hit the finish line 281 st in 27:37.5. The Saxon team also hadjunior Alexia Owen 287th in 29:00.3, senior Anika Bourassa 289th in 31:14.4 and junior Lakaya Evans 293rd in 32:32.6, Allendale won the boys’ D2 meet with 90 points followed by Grand Rapids Christian 152, Holland Christian 190, Forest Hills Eastern 228, Lexington 237* Alma 241, Shepherd 342, Fremont 369 and Pinckney 373 in the top ten. The Thomapple Kellogg boys were Madden and Main improve PRs at big invitationals baweeo50®J;’btetaBt 6ii®MltewisjBl«iiti' deptkvtw’Rtaim^ feikBualotWffiwiitti'i Brett Bremer I I i.Wiii&’lfL®'’ e J. K. 5'»t' iTT' ». )ur r * ’ t Ik k. I I k »'«T X It 4 / f < yfH r :a69^i j ! 4 I I All 9 • ♦ I r ♦ ♦ * k f • • V « It was a combination of great times and perfect timing for the Panthers Saturday. Delton Kellogg leaders Kylie Main and Landon Madden both set new personal record times in the Division 3 races at the annual Portage Invitational at Portage West Middle School. Tested by some outstanding competi­ tion the past two Saturdays at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational and then the Portage Invitational, Madden cut his personal record time down from 19 minutes to 18:19.2 in Otsego to 18:09.5 Saturday in Portage. That time was good for 105th place in a field of443 guys. Main, early on in the season, had her sights set on hopefully getting her time down under 22 minutes. She pulled that ofT a couple weeks ago at the second South­ western Athletic Conference jamboree of the season, bumped her PR down to 21:47.6 at Otsego and then improved her PR again in Portage with a time of 21:44.1 that put her 86th in a D3 girls’ race with 374 competitors. The Delton Kellogg girls were 35th as a team and the Delton Kellogg boys 39th for the day in Portage. Pewamo-Westphaiiaran to the Division 3 girls’ championship with a score of 123 points. Benzie Central was second with I4I points ahead of Central Montcalm 157, Traverse City St. Francis 165, Lu­ men Christi 237, Hart 252, McBain 252, Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 272, Covenant Christian 296 and Remus Chippewa Hills 340 in the top ten. Central Montcalm senior Kyah Hoff­ man outran everyone in the girls* race with a winning time of 17:43.8. St. Francis senior Betsy Skendzel was the runner-up >n 18:11.0. The 11 fastest girls ail came in with a time less than 19 minutes. Pe­ wamo-Westphalia had senior Whitney Werner fourth in 18:26.0 and sophomore Alyssa Kramer seventh in 18:31.6. Delton Kellogg had three other girls run the ir fastest time ofthe year. Senior Johan­ na Houtkooper placed 203rd in 24:06.3. -lunior Elli Timmerman was 279th in 25:56.2. They both had their best time of fall. Senior Jillian Leclercq was 305th in 26:52.1. Sophomore Makayla Lutz set her PR at 27:57.7 toplace 330th. The day’s D3 boy s ’ title went to Jackson Lumen Christi which scored 89 points. St. francis was second with 104 points fol- wakes yw somore cflsiM UtSaitisweresatohaKto YoQtb'ltaeiKffarfjffitwBis w ft’eWy ai ilie ofiklW*' T -Vr'»- Sports Editor bofbteabitiiijis oiktiQiiiffiskti' ik 34th and the Hastings boys 35lh sep­ arated by 67 points in the group of 41 full teams. Lexington senior Chance Basilone ran his fastest race yet lo win. He came across the finish line in 15:16.8. Holland Christian junior Will Engbers set his PR at 15:26.2 to place second and Parma ^^eslern junior Edison Lopeman was third with a PR of 15:29.4. Allendale was led to its win by senior Kilian Whalen who ran a PR of 15:38.4 lo place seventh. Senior Brandon Simmons led the Sax­ on team with a lime of 16:39.8 that pul him 43rd among the 50 medalists. Senior Micah Johnson came up just short in his medal chase with a lime of 16:44.6, but knocked more than ten seconds off his previous PR. The lop five for the Saxon boys also included Tanner Kizysik 275th in 20:53.3, freshman Parker Erb 282nd in 21:18.1 and junior Carter Krzysik 287th in 21:41.7. Thomapple Kello^ two through six runners all finish within a minute of each other. Senior Hunter Tietz was the team’s number two. He placed 184th in 18.37.1. Sophomore Grady Galaviz was 208th in 19:04.8 and sophomore Elijah Frazer 222nd in 19:18.7. Case Dykhouse closed out the lop five for TK with a 229ih-place lime of 19:27.6, Freshman Garrett Holzhausen was right behind in 230lh with a time of 19:28.2. The Saxon teams were in action one more time Tuesday at the Wayland Invitational. Randal I was the runner-up in the girls’ race with a lime of20:33.42 just behind Lakeview sophomore Kamryn Salladay who hit the finish line in 19:55.27. Pirtle who placed 15th, Fabrega Vivas who was 17th and DeCamp who was 23rd all earned medals, Hamilton won the girls' race with 34 points ahead of Martin 52, Hastings 74, Lakeview 82, Wyoming Lee III and Wyoming 162. Hamilton won the boys’ race with 34 points ahead of Wayland 61, Hastings 76, Wyoming 77 and Martin 102. Simmons placed fourth in 17:19.61 and Johnson was 12lh in 18:17.42. Simmons andJohnson were joined as medalists by Tanner Krzysik who was 18lh, Parker Erb who was 25th, Caleb Kramer who was 29th and Caiden Sull-Frey who was 30th. & i*Ul A «■ ■ ’Veta'tataMiSiiMfc I 13 Thursday, October 10^2024 __________ I op FK and Hastings runners medal at Portage < •> J 25 HASTINGS BAMMER ------ '---------------------- ' « lowed by Saugatuck 175, Pewamo-West­ phalia 192, Hanover-Horton 208, Central Montcalm 211, Covenant Christian 219, Jonesville 267, Buchanan 295 and West­ ern Michigan Christian 302 in the lop ten. Central Montcalm junior Gage Hoffman was the individual champ in 15:41.1. Jonesville sophomore Caleb Blonde just beat out Lumen Christi senior Isaiah Dinvemo for third -15:51.2 to 15:51.5. West­ ern Michigan Christian senior Matthias Morse was fourth with a time of 15:59.1. Lumen Christi’s five fastest guys were all among the 50 medalists in the race. Delton Kellogg junior Nick Muday placed 221 st overall in 19:40.1. about ten seconds faster than he was at the race in 2023. DK senior Brock Hickerson ran his fastest race of the season to place 280th in 20:31.2. The DK team had freshman Jace Hilton 349th in 21:54.0 and junior Deegan Castaneda ran his fastest race ever to place 376th in 22:50.3. The DK teams are scheduled to head to 131 Raceway for the SAC Championship this afternoon, Oct. 10. k I > Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29931-DE Court Address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Li b 'st * > < JI*-. Mini r 4? |^(u2azr ivuz*___ * *___ a '4 I J/ ff I b f 4 I I ♦p Li W ."71'^ kA* ■K 9 4 J a •> w £ L T Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden races through the second loop of the course at Portage Middle School Saturday during the Division 3 boys' race at the annual Portage Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS JL VV A I I L Delton Kellogg senior Jillian Leclercq runs with the pack during the Division 3 girls' race Saturday at the Portage Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer HASTINGS PESF0SMIN6 ARTS CENTER Professional Events An Evening with Steve Dorff | Saturday, 10/19/24 | 7:oopni Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Karen L. Adams, deceased. Date of birth: 09/19/1952. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Karen L. Adams, died 03/23/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to George J. 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The top three teams and top three golfers not on those teams at the 13-team regional earned spots in the Oct. 18-18 state finals which will be held at The Meadows on the campusofGrand Valley I t i State University. Leos was comfortably in slate qualifying position throughout her 18-hole regional round, but she has talked with head coach Bob Kaminski about the need to take some risks here and there to shoot scores good enough to really compete with the very best golfers in the state. On the par-5. 419-yard number seven, her 15lh hole of the round, Leos blasted her drive close to 275 yards into a valley below the green safely away from the pond to her right on the west side of the fairway. “I was like 145 out, but 1 will say, in my notes from my two practice rounds here. I kid you not, in all CAPS it says do not go for green in two. Lay up, get a wedge in your hand and two putt for par. I even looked at dad afterwards and I said, I have to go for it. lam 150 out. I have a seven-iron in my hand. 1 can’t r 4 r r :b. • d F A • T. Mi ► J I * ./ L 4*. w > I A J l! I A 4 i 1 S^.'^ * I. I / vt’Lanf ££»ni u e I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP I Thornapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos watches her tee shot fly on number six at Bedford Valley during the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Regional Tournament hosted by Gull Lake. Leos shot an 80 to place third overall and qualify for the state finals for the second season in a row. Photo by Brett Bremer BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT <5* llflS Sxl* APPLICATION AT NOVEMBER 6,2024 REGULAR MEETING I i not go for it right now.” Her seven-iron flew to the back side of the green, giving her a chance at a long eagle putt. The risk didn’t quite pay off. Her eagle putt rol led close to the hole, but then she missed a birdie putt she would have liked to have had another shot at. She tapped in a par putt and went on to close out her round with a pair of bogies on eight and nine and then finally another par on number ten. She said a two putt on nine got her back on track and then she knew a par on 10 would pretty much seal her return to the state finals. Leos missed out on a trip to the state finals as a sophomore, coming up short in a three-person playoff for two state qualifying spots on the Trojans’ home course at Yankee Springs Golf Course. She qualified forthefinalsforthe first time last fall, as a junior and placed 12th just two strokes back of a spot in the top ten. “This was my goal, come here, qualify, get to states and then states is where I would really like to medal and do well, because I think I really can,” Leos said. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUN­ TY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on November 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at (his public hearing include the following: 1. The application of Jonathan and Mandy Dutter for special land use permit approval for the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises commonly known as 576 Hammond Road (parcel no. 08-13-012-023-00) zoned CR Country Residential District. The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-5-3.H of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval stan­ dards specified in §220-20-3. A. of the Code, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting: including a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant Io the standards specified in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. 1 The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours J on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and • I including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, 4 upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road J Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2194 That is the bigger goal, just states, go out there and dominate, two days, just play good.” The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team gave the top teams a run early on at the regional and eventually placed sixth in a field of 13 teams. Gull Lake won its first regional title ever and Mat­ tawan senior Charlotte Stenger won the individual regional title with a score of 77. The regional champs were led by a 78 from junior Charlotte Boudeman. St. Joseph qualified for the state finals with a team score of358 and so did Plainwell with a 372. Stevensville Lakeshore was fourth with a score of 393 followed by Mattawan 408, Thomapple Kellogg 416, Zeeland East 426, Portage Northern 439, Allendale 442 and Zeeland West 450 in the lop ten. The Trojan team got a 106 from senior Rae Borrink. The rest of the TK line-up was made up of sophomores. \^vian Hansson shot a 109, Jordan Price scored a 121 and Sydney Martin a 124. They were all among the day’s top 50 scorers. e V- •trf/ ri •w , TStSS ijo * .-’2 ta.te® «» “‘'Si tsf •aaEJ •r*: M ««k » CBi sRdafeCiiw j^arMiSS '.HI X 2r ->-•.»t f J .1 I 3 i 1 0. /4 —-ii '. Si r 3? See LEOS on 15 I ■ > eft- '_' OUR COMPANY IS GROWING (i V DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY >« «! A 5e 1 4 IR 4 .w. •h 7 w » “t I i O' r\ J ♦ .r V I •X A ♦ >x ♦ ¥ ♦ : 5 r> a 1 I > A I **JS * ( 1 S’ i I V »* X’ s .1 £ Are you creative? 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The Lions opened the season winning two oftheir first three ballgames, and then suffered a 48-0 loss in Big 8 Conference competition at Union City in what proved Martin 120 to score for the TK team. Coach Kaminski said having Leos and Borrink at the top of the line-up made the Trojan team competitive in most of its contests this fall, and that’s something that should help motivate the youngsters for future seasons. The regional champs from Gull Lake also got an 85 from sophomore Allison Vanhuysen, an 89 from senior Ella Schaberg and a 93 from senior Aubrey Crowley Tuesday. Sophomore Marley Walters and senior Rachel Cox tied for the St. Johns team lead with 85s. Plainwell was powered to its third-place finish by an 82 from sophomore Ayla Jaeger. Stenger and Lakeshore sophomore Ella Roberts were the other two indi­ vidual state qualifiers along with Leos from the tournament. Roberts was tenth overall with a 101. The to ten was filled with seven Gull Lake, St. Johns and Plainwell golfers along with the three individual state qualifiers. “I played my first nine really, really well and then I will say the windy con­ ditions got so much harder on the front nine, which was my [second] nine, so that was difficult,” Leos said. She shot a 38 on the back nine and then a 42 on the front. The wind played havoc ' with an approach shot on number six com- Continued from Page 14 sd 'SC'i W season winning Iwo oftheir first named the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024 season. “Out of respect for Mr. Harvey, we do not entertain any speculation regarding his reasons for the resignation and we support him fully as our principal of both Maplewood and Fuller Street Schools,” Maple Valley superintendent Dr. Kather­ ine Bertolini said in a statement Tuesday. Maple Valley High School has posted Its opening for its 2025 varsity football coach. Head coach Trent Harvey resigned from the position following his team’s Sept. 27 ballgame at Union City. Assistant coach Bryan Faurot was LEOS ■a:. summer workouts. The Lions opened the y program through spring and Lions run well on tough league cross country course I I ±ree ballgames, and then suffered a 48-0 loss in Big 8 Conference competition at Union City in what proved to be Harvey’s final game as head coach. I( I is now 2-4 overall this season after falling 38-8 to Sand Creek in the homecoming contest at Maple Valley High School last Friday, Oct. 4. Harvey spent time as varsity boys’ golf coach, varsity track and field coach and varsity boys’ basketball coach previously. and Fuller street Sehook ’’M I'^v n Maple Valley Dr. Katherine Bertoli Y" 'ey superintendent supenntendent u- . a statement Tuesdav back to the rank's of U program guided the Maple VallL^^Z”?^' , £1' -<! prison City. following his team’s Sept. 27 ballgam at Union e Assistant coach Bryan Faurot was named the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024 season. Out ofrespect for Mr. Harvey, we do not entertain any t < i, for 15 “I thought they played really well,” coach Kaminski said. “When we first started out, we were playing the toughest part of the golf course and we were still there near the top. But it is a long 18 holes too. I thought they really played well. “We had three sophomores today. That’s young. I think we’ll be good. They’ll be more experienced next year. You have a bad hole and you let it seep into the next one sometimes. They’ll be better at that.” The TK team wrapped its OK Gold Conference competition last Thursday at Kaufman GolfCourse, placing fourth. It was the first time all season that Leos was bested in an OK Gold competition. South Christian junior Anna Marcusse won the 18-hoIe event with an 83 and Leos was second with an 85. Leos was still the conference’s top scorer for the season - earn all-conference and con­ ference tournament medals. Of the six girls who shot 90 or better, four were Sailors. South Christian won the conference championship with an overall score of 351. West Catholic was second Thursday with a 380 ahead of Northview 388, TK 419, Wayland438and Union NTS. Borrink shot a 103, Hansson 111 and to be Harvey’s final game as head coach. The Maple Valley team is now 2^ overall this season after falling 38-8 to Sand Creek in the homecoming contest at Maple Valley High School last Friday, Oct. 4. Harvey spent time as varsity boys’ golf coach, varsity track and field coach and varsity boys’basketball coach previously. ing in towards the clubhouse, but wound up being beneficial on her long drive on seven. Leos has learned to put trouble shots behind her. While she said she is taking better lines this year and chipping better, it is her mental toughness that has really started taking her game to the next level. She has been tournament-tested over the years, both with the Trojans and this sum­ mer when she fought her way into and then through a playoff in a Steph Curry UnderratedTourqualifierin South Bend. “I have started to learn that I can trust myself to react the right way under pres­ sure, because beforehand when you’re never in like big pressure situations you can’t reenact a pressure situation,” Leos said. “You can’t make it. It’s never the same, not with the adrenaline and the heart pumping. All those different experiences, now I know what to do and I know that I can do it because I can trust all the practice I had. That was really good too. Out here, I knew I could make a par on the last hole. It was just a matter of making the four different shots their own to do it.” She was happy to play the regional on a familiar course, and is excited that the state finals course in Allendale is another one she gets to play at least one or twice a year It just makes things so WKsiuinimjit. much more comfortable - but expect her to know when to challenge her own comfort level too. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust FILE NO. TRUST In the matter of: The Dean Kirk Honsberger Trust, dated June 10,2013. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dean Kirk Honsberger, who lived at 11906 Breezy Point Drive. Plainwell, Michigan 49080, died on September 17, 2024, leaving a certain trust under the name of Dean Kirk Honsberger Trust, dated June 10, 2013. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Sheryl L Cramer was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that ail claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Sheryl L. Cramer, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/3/24 Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Sheryl L. Cramer 2318 Waverly, Kalamazoo, Ml ■ ___ K I A u I/ I I ' *» .’4 > V I t J. ■ 411 <• J I* / 1 I* 7 ( r p♦ ri 4 K 11 ;r I >3 c.fl 9 ■VV h I s f eJ I • r i3 « « I yz ft . 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The loss on the court drops the Saxons to 0-4 in the Interstale-8 Athletic Conference this season. The two teams played three close sets with the RedHawks eventually earning the win 25-21, 25-20, 25-20. Hannah Sorensen led the team in assists with 15 and aces with four. Ava Noteboom led in the net defense for Hastings with nine blocks, including one solo block. Josalyn Russell had a team-high 30 passes on the night for the Saxons and what coach Erin Slaughter called five “sweet digs." On the attack, Riley Gurtowsky had a team-high seven kills and Jordan Milanowski chipped in five for the Saxons. The Saxons were set to take on top-ranked Harper Creek in another conference dual last night, Oct. 9. The Saxons will be at Battle Creek Central Saturday and then visit Ottawa Hills Monday. The 1-8 season contin­ ues Oct. 16 when the Saxons play host to Coldwater. .( I a . I I J f I I r I r ^4 f •S b4 'J 1 )> 3R7 t -i j .1 F t B ri* I .. »k rP • ■ ■ 3- I TTW IA • ■CW 9 I. M. * 1 I J* k »*• > ■! * ■ —•. .W1 .1 ' • f’ > u ♦r i Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt gets a kill through Marshall’s Bella Ryan (14) and Maya Valentine (8) during their 1-8 contest at Hastings High School Wednesday, Oct. 2. Photo by Perry Hardin r I, *■. I V b The Saxons' Liliana Fox (1) and Josalyn Russell (19) dig a Marshall serve during their Pink Out Game at Hastings High School Wednesday. Oct. 2. Photo by Perry Hardin. I I F-* Eagles knock off Heritage boys 8-0 Johnson has best time of year at Calhoun Co. race Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ soccer team ran its record to 4-1I with a Great Lakes Six victory over Heritage Christian Academy on the road Friday, Oct. 4. Isaiah Lamphere scored five goals for the Eagles in the victory and Ryan Wise, Logan Lamphere and Braden Denton each found the back of the net once. Keygan Robinson contributed three assists in ±e victory. Noah Lilley had two assists and Jonathan Hawkes and Denton had one assist apiece. Lilley made ten saves in goal for the Eagles to earn the shut out. The Eagles are set to host Libertas Chris­ tian this afternoon, Oct. 10. The Barry County Christian boys edged Libertas 4-2 in their first meeting this season. I 5 i I 17:50.7. Colon was the only other guys’ team with a full line-up. The Magi finished the day with 85 points in third place. Lakewood sophomore Bryce Goodemoot was 11th in the boys’ race in 18:16.0 and freshman team­ mate Ethan Langmaack was 23rd in 20:25.5. Viking freshman Gibson Yeiter set his personal record at 22:03.1 while placing 38th. Marshall had the second, third and fourth finishers behind Lowrie in the boys’ race. Senior Reece Davis led the RedHawks with a time of 16:48.7. Marshall beat the Harper Creek girls 26-34 at the top of their stand- Lakewood senior Riley Johnson ran his fastest race of the season as the Vikings’ competed in the Cal­ houn County Championship Satur­ day at Turkeyville. Marshall took boys’ and girls’ championships at the event, with the Marshall boys beating out In­ terstate-8 Athletic Conference rival Harper Creek by three points for the title, 26-29. Harper Creek se­ nior Dominic Lowrie was the boys’ individual champ with a time of 15 minutes 46.3 seconds. Johnson was the first guy not from Harper Creek or Marshall across the finish line. He placed ninth in I ings and the Lakewood ladies were third with 82 points. Harper Creek junior Julia Faber won the girls’ race in 19:55.6 and Marshall junior Leah McPartlin had her fastest race of the season to place third in 20:58.9. Freshman Raelin Schrock was the Lakewood leader with a time of 23:17.7 that put her in 14th place. Vi­ king sophomore Elizabeth Stoneman set her personal record time at 28:04.1 toplace27th. Lakewood also had junior Marci Nurenberg 28th in 28:47.6, sophomore Laurelye Carter 33rd in 31:05,8 and sophomore Jayda Miller 34th in 21:06.9. t rr Need a Boost? I r I I I Apply Online in 6 Clicks and 60 Seconds I - I a$h4me IhsSaifTt tLom 1 »r- Learn More www.PFCU4me.com I I J i ’. p J• f ^FCU iweusTipr J I w * WORK PLACK I Credit Union / I 4 * • 4 • h r •I * i Mg ** '4 .•tv w 3r^ I ■■ * 'twi , fc,- I ,V 1 P* .t 4 ri •» • *■—MW. 1» ‘•J ! > < I 4 f I J I I c .'I I J 2/ ■■ < ,4' ■ * 1 t *< — * Cash4me Instant Loan is a loan option available HotauL uuaii lb d ludo upLion available to members with an active membership at least the months. To apply, members must access PFCU Online Bankine or PFrl'i u "ffor 7' me past 3 calendar to approval, which is determined by an assessment of the member’s ''Oan is subject ’s relationship with the Credit Union. Federally Insured by the NCUA. i ♦ ♦ I I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-10-17.pdf 95393439f379bf57d6a37cad6127a8f1 PDF Text Text 1 ! INSIDE — I<b I g DK/HHS GIRLS GET WIN ■ PAGE 16 4 ■fl , X ■ IB Ai DK GIRLS COMPLETE UNDEFEATED CENTRAL RUN ^wyjFl TOOAY-S EDITION t ^3^ I I 1 /i 1 rn w i < . BARRY COUNTY I TRANSIT ASKS I VOTERS I k I L I PAGE2 B PAGE 15 THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 39 I www.HastingsBanner.coni DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, October 17, 2024 $1.5 Hastings City Council approves Royal Coach brownfield plan i e Molly Macleod 4 around 135 units between the three buildings split between the adjoining 420 E. Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St. properties. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apartments, 91 w ill be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. Developers also hope to build a smaller, fourth building on the propert>' to be used as a community food and arts center. Thal building could also be home to a daycare center. Around 20 percent of the build, or around 27 units, will house those in Bany County making 80 to 100 per­ cent of the area’s median income. CopperRock plans to utilize a tax Editor •rr #•' '«>« e > 4. <>1 11 < (w 9 t Two vacant lots along the Thomapple River are one step clos­ er to seeing new development after Hastings City Council members voted this week to approve CopperRock Construction’s brownfield redevelop­ ment plan for the former Royal Coach site. Council members voted unani­ mously on Monday to approve the plan and CopperRock's Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate. The approval marks one of the final hurdles for the project, which would include three residential buildings. In total, CopperRock plans to construct £> A • 1 % r *a •T K A I. *-4 v: % 2 «• Xgl *> •««b •V a •> El e,^ *I * »-’■ *rT. •». —* 4^ J 1 I **-1 vie\N of 420 E. Mill St, and 328 E. Mill St. Once the site of the now burneddown Royal Coach building, these properties are one step closer to seeing a multi-building housing development. Photo by Molly Macleod See BROWNFIELD on 5 McCarthy to retire as TK superintendent Lighting up the night Greg Chandler Staff Writer 4 *■ i 2r“. ’1 r . I F IT” « i--: 1 9 ’ I 1 . 1 • I ' 'i'.sj ,,. .« c. I » Is 74 . } M F t A* ' . if ■ wb 41 a/ 4 •'» I z Ir s <4^ ? * * » 4 « * .•t ?• ft v* in i «• "3 1 •- > c <t±± 4 .4 ‘ ►< TT. •4'1 T f >b '* • /- • I < fl d r? *r ,'m >r fc- v‘ r i Si* -/ F I, r- '*. - < J t T f 4 5 B ET^ -a*, -r _-rWs r ' 4 ‘71*^ I rj * X '■ -• r •< . w* < - •?* ': * fr h ■ 1 . a ( AiHllin r 4 >4 v. :J . A W > f / • t I, A >.A- a -ie j. r.' I T- 4* *1 t r* IT a < 4 fc I •f ? I • <9* A. Sra " 1*7'5 * .'•rf ■» .M* . K3U M* V. » f 4 . r •r 4 */ T*-t i><.’ f y T ** > > 4 2 .Ml '• * r ?n r 1 I - I J I •i > s i ; ^s • , k • -J t * 4* •k K ff '»■ 'fc. ( 4- & y *1 p v w * 4r 4 "I' £ ff.- b* < 4> -J** * A' k •’ * ,..... ‘ -A ■ r • ■" -1 «ttl I 1* t 3 >: »• . b •A I • 9- t__ i* J *h tV r Barry County residents, along with Michiganders across the state, were treated to a light show last week. The aurora borealis, known commonly as the northern lights, was visible for several hours Thursday night after the planet experienced a geomagnetic storm. Solar flares led to a coronal mass ejection of plasma, or charged particles, from the sun into the Earth's magnetosphere. The resulting geomagnetic storm allowed the lights, which are usually visible only to those living near the Arctic Circle, to be viewed by folks across Michigan. Photo by Molly Macleod iHimii Thomapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Craig McCarthy will retire at the end of this vear. The district’s Board of Education Monday voted unan­ imously to accept McCarthy’s letter stating his intention to retire from the district he has served since July 2018, first as assistant superintendent, then later as inter­ im superintendent and finally, the top administrative position he has held since January 2022. This is my 32nd year in educalion. I have 37 years in the retire­ ment system, and I’m not getting any younger,” McCarthy said in an interview prior to Monday's board meeting. “My wife has been asking me for the last cou­ ple of years, ‘when are you going to retire?’ She's not working and wants me to be around and avail­ able to do things. “We've got five grandkids that we are trying to see at their events. It makes it difficult to be busy in here (al the office). I'm here at 6:30 every morning. Unless there is nothing going on. I'm here later al night. Just a few weeks ago, when we had all these security issues, I was emailing parents at (close to) 11 o’clock at night. I got a 4 a.m. phone call on a power outage, and then after that, we had the shelter-inplace issue (at the high school),” McCarthy added. McCarthy, 60, said during the interview that his plan to retire has been in the works for some time. "It doesn't have anything to do with Chris (LaHaie, former assistant superintendent) leaving or elections or anything like that The timing, I thought, was going to be just right,” he said. Board President Malt Powers praised McCarthy's work during his tenure at TK, calling him “a wonderful asset to our schools.” Under Mr. McCarthy’s lead­ ership, he has made every com­ ponent of Thomapple Kellogg Schools better. I cannot praise him enough," Powers wrote in an email to the Banner. “He is self-driven and often takes ini­ tiative to solve problems early. He is also wonderful at looking to the future, collaborating with stakeholders and developing a plan to proceed forward in a calm and positive manner.” Former board president Kristen Cove expressed similar sentiments. • « * • ^4 0 f I 9 1 • 09 EVERYBODY LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK THIS WEEK ? N' c J* ** * * (t _w _ ft u. t < Z o I (2 I a: * r* (3 q: 9 t M *1? 6 PAGE 10 * Q V * * ins SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 I V SSwBiw»W f, I 4 t ■ **••*.*' A * « JI • Il » k er *1 1 4.0 It (- ’8*1 ViOM 45? * Wi-* ''9*. tJ w V. p .-1 I * L <tw- A I 4 P THE HASTINGS BANNER . i. See MCCARTHY on 2 4 ♦ rrr tA K* INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. XZ « * (» ** YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 1 SHOP LOCAL a: * :== 1 Spend it here. Keep it here. Z ♦ 4 r ♦ ♦ I * r �0 z * 1 I A tf 1 I •e y. •l J’-' 2 THE HASTINGS BANNER ^^lursday, October 17, 2024 1 WWW. HastingsBanner.com 3 "arry County IVansit asks voters to approve millage for another 10 years, launches new color tour event J’Vson Bussa ^°^tnbuting Writer ! W" * for ^®^ty Transit has provided ±e wheels Ha.sf occasions, from Christmasing around rzZt embarking on a tour of the county from one "0^ to the next. r Mary Bassett, the manager and transportation com department, the best part of the job “I rii • one-off events. mink the best part for me, personally, is seeing the Baum Center (at Corewell «ltn Pennock Hospital) and need to get there on a ^a^y,” Bassett said. r r A r r I I [ I p I I I f t nW t <«iniiw»N I . .1 II .L r «Sil end summer, the department brought back week­ ly ^hich has proven successful. Transit initialy utilized two buses for Saturday service, but it was so popular, that they introduced a third bus into the rotation. order to keep providing this growing repertoire of services, Bassett and her department will look to voters ® greenlight their operating millage for another IO years, ne millage proposal — the only county-wide proposal IS on the ballot for the upcoming general election. Absentee voting is ongoing and the mandatory nine-day ^ly voting period will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26 ^^re Election Day takes place on Nov. 5. fhe operating millage proposal for Barry County Iransit is a straight renewal and does not ask for addi­ tional tax dollars from county residents. Voters will be asked to renew the previously authorized millage of 0.2357 mill per year, ($0.2357 per $ 1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal proper­ ty in the ^unty from 2025 through 2034. It is estimated that a property located in Bany County with a taxable value of $87,523 will pay $20.63 in the first year of the levy. During her year-plus tenure, Barry County Transit Manager and Transportation Coordinator Mary Bassett has worked to raise awareness of how essential her department’s service is to many Barry County residents. File photo by Jayson Bussa If approved, it is estimated that the levy of0.2357 mill would provide revenue of $717,152 in ±e first calendar year of ±e levy. “So far, fi-om the people I’ve spoken with, I haven’t seen any resistance,” said Bassett. “My biggest pitch is that we did 60,000 rides last year. That just underscores the significant impact that Barry County Transit has on the daily lives of the Barry County residents.” Bassett, who is in her second year at the helm of the department, has worked to erase the widespread mis­ conception that Barry County Transit is reserved for the elderly or those who need medical transportation. The department offers rides for people of all ages and in a variety of situations. I I » t' ‘‘We demonstrate versatility like getting people to work and connecting ±em with economic opportunities and being able to get them to medical appointments or enjoy their leisure activities,” Bassett said. “There are so many different things Transit does that are behind the scenes for our riders, too. We treat them like family. When someone doesn’t get on and we know they have a certain routine, we go and check on them to make sure they’re ok. It’s more than just getting people rides to where they’re going.” Not all rides that Transit provides are essential. Bassett and her team have launched a series of leisure events, bringing in their signature trolley for the added ambi­ ance. Just recently, the department announced a new event — three different fall color tours where riders can take in the autumn colors from the confines of a haunted trolley, which is decorated with a spooky holiday theme. The color tour rides will be held on three different Fridays (Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Nov. I) from I to 2:30 p.m. Pickup for the ride will be held at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. The rides are free. “This is brand new,” Bassett said. “The tour around Barry County that we offered in the summer was such a big hit. People just absolutely loved it and everyone loves to go on fall color tours, but not everyone has ±e capability to be able to get out there and see the beauti­ ful sites October has to offer. So, we came up with this idea.” Barty County Transit is providing another spooky experience on Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. when it invites riders to board the haunted trolley once again and enjoy free 20-minute rides to go trick-or-treating. Pickup for the Halloween event will also be held at the Bany County Courthouse. t / I* (0*5’^ / iX‘\. 1# J 7 < I ( t T > (I1 >«» .-i I r ‘ f ■‘k 5 I 31^ 4 ri A ! it' f. t > ne^ <3^ .>{ < A , -SV** ?> I •r. z 4 . »/ I f > w « 4 rf*** jiiwo** I I T i ; 4 J .’ll I / ih'’ I f k 4 Z3 I I 9i A r iS* ™ A il I • I f * ■"it' /> v* V «• rA • ' k • I 5 - a1 * J s' r I Z’. * "W* WR * tj b S 1 1 Gretchen James addressed the Middleville Downtown Development Authority Tuesday night. She announced she is stepping down as director of the board. Photo by Greg Chandler Middleville DDA director resigns; reorganization of duties proposed Greg Chandler Staff Writer The director of Middleville’s Downtown Development Authority is stepping down, shortly before an upcoming joint meeting of its board of directors with the Village Council on the future of the organization. The DDA board Tuesday accepted the resignation of Gretchen James, who had served as DDA director since June 2023, effective next Wednesday. Board President Kim Jachim said that James had accepted an excellent opportunity that cannot be released ” James said after the meeting that she could speak publicly about her new position in another week or so. fm just doing whafs best for me (at this time),” she said. James becomes the fourth DDA director in less UT» See MIDDLEVILLE on 5 MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING Master Licensed Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 “Craig is incredibly fiscally literate with a strong passion for school finance,” Cove wrote in a text message to the Banner. “There is never a good time to retire from public service. However, it is my sin­ cere wish that he have a fulfilling retirement and that he enjoys this next season in life with his family.” McCarthy came to the TK district from Cadillac Area Public Schools, where he was director of busi­ ness operations. He was reciuited for the opening of assistant superintendent by Rob Blitchok, who had just taken the TK superintendent job in the spring of 2018. Blitchok was working with the school board on put­ ting together a bond issue to address facility needs in the district and was familiar with McCarthy’s work. At the time, McCarthy was working on a $65.6 mil­ lion bond issue in Cadillac. McCarthy asked Blitchok if he could wait until after the election in May of that year to discuss coming to TK. The Cadillac bond issue passed. During a celebra­ tion party to mark the passage of the bond issue later that night, McCarthy got a phone call from Blitchok. “(He said), ‘Congratulations. Can you talk now?”’ McCarthy said. “I think it made sense to him to hire somebody that had that experience (of working on bond issues).” Two months later, McCarthy started working at TK. He would play a pivotal role in district voters passing a $42.8 million bond issue a little more than a year later. That 2019 bond proposal made possible the construction of TK’s Early Childhood Center on Bender Road which opened in the fall of 2022, as , as well as the addition of 14 new elementary class­ rooms across the district. It also paid for the addi­ tion of air conditioning in all learning areas, cafete­ ria improvements and renovations of the swimming pool at the high school and new tennis courts at the middle school. In September 2021, McCarthy was appointed to step into the role of interim superintendent after me resignation of former superintendent Dan Remenap. In January 2022, the school board unan­ imously voted to make him the district superintentlent During his interview for the superintendent’s job McCarthy told the school board that he intend­ ed tor the position to be his last before retirement It was always my intent to retire from here I *x 1_1* «•* wasn t looking to job-jump or go to another position,” he said. “I was going to finish out XI , . - ----- - my career here.” Now that virtually all of the projects that were made possible by passage of the bond issue are complete, McCarthy is ready to step aside. Blitchok), ‘I’ll be here as long as it takes to finish the construction work of that bond “^paign. I feel that I’ve done that,” he said. McCarthy pointed to where the TK district has grown and improv^ during his time as an administrator ink the district is very strong academically We are making improvements regularly. We’ve added al kinds of different opportunities at the secondary level for students - AP courses, environmental sch ence courses, the (return) of FFA. 1 think academi'“h «‘he physical facilities we are very strong there. Everything has weTav'’‘^“‘®‘^ ■" econonfically, Same Day Installation License #«110376 & Insured I ?•» C? Continued from Page 1 ( a J II MCCARTHY s I I r .K'S* f i f we have a very strong hind balance (more than $9.1 million in the general fund, representing 19 7 per- -• T'jir s. I.. « « / hr I < J f I I •UA .-T U z» r• I r -r’ I ™-a Hi _4 a I 1 :*s > giT^ i3s> 5^ rs u M r 3 k J Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced he will retire at the end of this year. Here, he is seen with TK board president Matt Powers (left) at Monday's board meeting. Photo by Greg Chandler of ilx - ** f * * 1 far Sjs-*'4$ J'® ■iX s ae® 35 I r 3 4> * -.ITS •3“'* '¥S<^ ' y.'- F?* i.y-'*’ W* •* r❖ ■■ i^> ri3 « 3 1 4»' r r * lA * }\ifeK«CBfe«’*;'^ £ 'f i’ 5 r. It ^1^2 * I T* -9^ *-««Q ■- iscHSKSca^ •;^;i u.* •• • * innzsL’s.s^^’?'’^ , cent of expenditures, according to ±e district ^s most ’ recent audit). When I started here, we were just shy of 11 (percent).” McCarthy’s professional life began as a staff accountant at a firm in Southfield. He then took a senior accounting position at Spartan Stores in Grand Rapids. In the early ‘90s, he moved into the field of education as a business service technolo­ gies instructor at the Kent Career Technical Center, a position he held for 14 years. In 2007, McCarthy was hired by Northview Public Schools in suburban Grand Rapids as assis­ tant superintendent and stayed there for nine years before being hired by Cadillac Area Public Schools m 2016. He holds an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University a secondary teaching certificate and vocational teaching z>certificate 22.^ A • «« from Aquinas College and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. The board Monday discussed next steps, includ­ ing what to do about hiring an interim superin­ tendent and bringing on a consultant to assist the board in hiring a permanent replacement for McCarthy, Board members agreed to have Powers meet with former TK superintendent Tom Enslen regydmg a possible interim role. They also will likely set up a special meeting to meet with con­ sultants from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and Michigan Leadership Institute to discuss a search process for finding McCarthv’s permanent successor. We ve used both and we’ve been successful with bom (consultants),” board member David Smith said. “I think it’s worth meeting with both and oet- •wn . _U--- Ctii' XX' W^iaefi^'iss tfftacxMia M / lai t" I h I « HPL hostinj Ipeed fnending' event Oct, M JJ ?* '^1 1 J n i i Xk t k w I I > k I I I * SSfrti consultants. I think ifs as tnuch, if not more, about who the consultants are M % I 5 services (they’ll provide).” McCarthy expressed gratitude to the TK conimu*< ” ** *• • A A w % nity for its support of the district during his tenure. ‘Challenges, but I think 1K. by and large, is one of the most supportive communities 1 ve been involved with - great he said. “I’ve enjoyed working with our w » ,s a ^‘“dents. Over last three years, I’ve had the Coffee With The Superintendent days and had a lot of great conversatmns with really good community lumbers Those are things (that 1 will miss). It’s the people It oesn t matter what your bricks and mortar look hke If you ve got great people, you can do great things.” <ih THE HASTINGS BANNER 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269'945*9554 www.hastingsbanner.com CONTACT US Delivery Questions: circulation@j-adgraphics.com Classified Ads: jadclassifieds@mail Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Molly Macieod, Editor com Display Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com *7 advertising Email: ads@j-adgraphics.com delivery Circulation Hours: ......... Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Home delivery:............................. 26Q-qds.Q«j PRIVILEGE OF RESPONSE subiecl to the conditions in the applicable rate Postmaster: Send address changes to- contract, copies of which Hu Ad Dept., 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 (269-945-9554)^^ nci MU.O ®3"ner idbl N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 Persons who believe they have been unfairly treated in this newspaper areatoys invited to telephone or to ffiake a written response. See the Opinion Page for contact information newspaper rates and our letters policy. This newspaper reserves the right not to 5S.*> I accept an advertiser’s order. Our ad takers have Editorial nimacleod@mihomepaper.com newspaper and only a" ° constitutes acceptance of the advertiser's order. hwhwtoi Adjoining Counties......... ............ $78/yr.or$14/mo ............. $85/y r. Elsewhere in Michigan............... ............. $90/yr, Elsewhere in U.S......... ............. $90/yr, Single Copy............ ................$1.50 OliTM Copyright 2024 ©2024 Jams Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S. s 1 ♦ • I I ^•iesi (USPS #71830) 1 ♦ • ♦ ♦ is k ‘s V p I �ww» HoMingsBonner com THE HASTINGS BAHHBB I Ij Editor J Barry County’s Board of Commis­ sioners Committee of the Whole is recommending to the full board that it purchase a full set of new windows for the county’s Friend ofthe Court building, located at the northeast comer of State Street and Broadway. The COW voted on Monday to rec­ ommend the county go with a bid from Pella Windows of Grand Rapids for the replacement ofaround 40 windows in the FOC building. The bid, which includes »< S. *X \ L U Xa ' ■ % t V r Sv B' 'us y .''C”-'-..'' SSSj'S; •** J I •41 A A 4 r % r I I Barry County Buildings & Grounds Director Jeff Hall explains different window replacement bids for the Friend of the Court building. 9 i I VS 35 5 srst 8 *■•4 > V Molly Macleod I < '^CaSfe Editor I 1 The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will consider setting the salaries of its chiefdeputies next week. The move comes after county administrators were informed the county’s chief deputies are being compensated in violation of the state statute and constitution. Members of the Committee of the Whole voted on Tuesday to recommend a salary scenario for the chief deputies that will resolve the legal issues. The chief deputies include the chief assistant prosecutor, the undersheriff, the first deputy treasurer^ the first deputy clerk, the deputy drain commissioner and the = chief deputy register of deeds. Previously, the chief deputies’ salaries were set either by the union contract or •sjL 'I? X i; -4 ?s * ■QKit »♦ if ^S A V? y s* e ' X *^ <! t p» r r I ^'^‘i^sisi,: optional hinged windows, a $5,000 extra expense, includes interior work needed in the building. COW members recommended the board accept the bid not to exceed $182,095.67. Money for the project will come out of the county’s Building Rehabilitation Fund. Jeff Hall, Barry County's director of Buildings & Grounds, gave some back­ ground on the window replacement proj­ ect and the FOC building at Tuesday’s COW meeting. Hall said the aging FOC building con­ tains three separate H VAC systems. While hinged windows could be nice in the short run, fixed windows will allow for a more controlled environment in the building once HVAC systems are updated. While Hall is working on a full as­ sessment of the building and its needs some work has already been done to get the building back in working order. Recently, the parking lot was resurfaced and a handicap-accessible ramp to the building was installed. Hall said the windows, once ordered, will take about eight weeks to build. Many of the windows will be cus­ tom-made to fit the historical building. Installation will likely take place in the spring. I I per the general fund department head non-represented pay scale. Four of the six Barry County chief deputies are currently union members. To follow Michigan law, commission­ ers must vote to set the salaries for chief deputies for the year ahead. “The crux of the issue is the chief dep­ uties serve at will to the elected officials. We’re talking six positions here: treasur­ er, clerk, drain commissioner, sheriff, prosecuting attorney and the register of deeds. So their chief deputies are the six people who are impacted here,” said County Administrator Eric Zuzga. Zuzga said that one big i^sue with the current setup is that these chief deputies cannot serve at will while also being in the union. “Our attorney is reaching out to the EsmimbthfffaWCa tpcBcii lie Iliilir If years. HPL hosting ‘Speed Friending’ event Oct. 23 LW.,^friij»ijfedf)yN(rtiim r«w Piibik'kbcMGiWlb^^ £r sSspSc^lsaiEjiin'ediiierefffiw •?«71BSWS3ifi ;v*- f .02;: 3: X j itfefeHbCafc.toM&Scbs j ibditxC^i u» I sMHelioli£m\iJegKbW i li;5jiCoM0 [fc,8tota'Sl)^« i r. : isZiT." • « ■ T’i If Bb«* IA nJ i Tiyii mIij aefa ^1 £ CCS ra^ 22."' A' V X fi ’S^2A I 1^,, <r/ --a.2 i.l IJ? t»3ss BCSSffJS f K I dz<9 7V^*' J l!Li ■- ir:^ ** iX it / a 'X k * I ! > •* 'I M» I. t I r i 2U‘'55**'’ .V <•>* w itt' r»i- The Hastings Public Library will host a special “speed friending” event for adults next week, giving an opportunity for local adults to expand their social cir­ cles, meet new people and make lasting connections in a relaxed and welcoming * hiim”"' j i* 1 • «* >i I {^» * atmosphere. The event is planned for 6 p.m. in the library’s community room on Wednes­ » < / day, Oct. 23. Speed friending is designed to facili­ tate engaging conversations in a casual setting. Participants will rotate through timed conversations at multiple tables, each with different topics and interests. This allows individuals to meet several new people throughout the evening in a I • F tn • 5 Members of the Friends of the Hastings Public Library work together to assemble candy bags for their latest fundraising event, strengthening bonds and building tasting friendships along the way. HPL’s speed friending event will be on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Photo provided rc^r. r T ■ 4 St* sii®fi®ladsipj^ ■ sr ** < H kb* I I it J 1 I X k I III 4 I w» X IB 01 i '7 1’ r r J* I * ♦ P, The Barry County Friend of the Court building will likely soon be sporting new windows after a recommendation from the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday. Photos by Molly Macleod “It seems like we’ve been talking about the Friend of the Court building for a long time,” said County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “We really can't do anything with it unti 1 we make this improvement to it, and the windows and doors started it. There’ 11 be some other modifications and remodeling that’s going to be required to make it usable but I think we’re at that point where we want to move forward with some of this.” Once updated, commissioners hope to find a new use for the building. “That building’s not doing itself or anyone good just sitting empty,” said Commissioner Bob Teunessen. “It’s tough on buildings when nothing is oc­ cupying the inside of it for some reason.” 1 Courthouse Employee’s Association to discuss releasing those four individuals,” said Zuzga. “If they don’t agree to that, there’s a process we can take to the state to get tliat moving forward.” Zuzga said he met with the elected officials last week and does not anticipate an issue with the four union members withdrawing. “Really, from the standpoint of the chief deputies, we should be setting their pay annually like we do with elected officials,” said Zuzga. Should the county board accept the recommendation next week, cow’s y lighthearted and fun environment. As we move forward into a fast-paced, digitally connected world, one thing re­ mains clear: friendship, in all its forms, continues to be one of the most powerful forces in shaping a happy, fulfilling life. Whether it’s through traditional face-toface interactions or innovative events like HPL’s speed friending, forging deep, meaningful connections is more important than ever. Registration is required in advance. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, visit hastingspubliclibrary.org or contact the library at 269-945-4263. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. A. • /lEW Group pending legal counsel and a resolution from the Courthouse Employee’s As­ sociation, chief deputies will see new salaries in 2025. Salaries in 2025 would be: Chief J Assistant Prosecutor: $101,51856 Underslieriff: $94,377.60 First D^uty Treasurer: $54,622.08 First D^uty Clerk: $53,553.60 Deputy Drain Commissioner: $49,406.4() I Chief Deputy Register of Deeds: $52,241.76 •I • I it •1 * v: >• 1 Financial I At 1 A: FOCU to R * Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 0 .V . W.S Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC ■A' 1 4 .< V * y Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 ) * *T ;V y I " Li :a; ? 2 32- I ™®®5itaKisenKiitW«- T* d*>r * 4\ f^^hrt'Jfehemsiiiofe ’ *3^ X ■ffi: sae.’ ----- - ----- Jf^rsday, October 17, 2024 3 County board to consider new chief deputy saiaries after iegai issues uncovered • 4 kx — - COW recommends window purchase for Friend of Court buTlding Molly Macleod A* - . c a th Vote for solid investment strategies With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is natu­ rally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance. As a citizen, you likely shye these concerns but how about as an investor? After the votes are counted or even before — should you make some moves in antic­ ipation of possible changes in policy? Let’s look at the big pic­ ture first, through the lens of histoiy. The financial markets have performed well — and at times, not so well — under Democratic and Republican presidents alike. And the same is true about which party controlled Congress. White it might be an overstatement to say that decisions made in Wash­ ington have no effect on the markets, it’s not al­ ways so easy to draw a direct line between what happens there and how the markets perform. For one thing, political candidates often make promises that are not fulfilled, or, if they are, have different results than intended. Also, oth-, er institutions can have a significant impact on the markets. For example, the Federal Reserve, which controls short-term interest rates, can certainly affect many market sectors. And there will always be external events, such as foreign conflicts and even natural disasters, that can make short-term impacts on the investment world. So, rather than making changes to your portfoIio in anticipation of what might happen if certain candidates get elected, or even in response to actual policy changes, look to other factors to drive your investment decisions. These factors should inelude the following: • Your goals - You probably have short- and longterm goals you'd like to achieve. For your shorttenn goals, such as a wedding, a down payment on a house or a long vacation, you may want to invest in instruments that provide stability of principal, For your long-term goals, most important of which may be a comfortable retirement, you’ll need to own a reasonable number invest­ of growth-oriented investments. • Your risk tolerance -- When When you you build build and and maintain your investment portfolio, portfolio, you you ’ll’ll need need toto accommodate your indiindiaccommodate your vidual risk tolerance. All investments carry some type of risk, but you need to be comfortable with the overall risk level of your investments. • Ko«r time horizon Where you are in life is an important consideration when investing. When you are young and just starting out in your career, you may be able to focus more on growth, as you have time to overcome the inevitable short-term market down- I I J J turns. But as you near re­ tirement, you may want to consolidate any gains you may have achieved. and lower your risk level, by moving your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative approach. Even in retirement, though, you will need some growth potential to stay ahead of inflation. • Your needs for liquid­ ity - As you invest, you’ll need to maintain an adequate amount of cash and cash equivalents in your holdings. Without this liquidity, you might be forced to sell long-term in­ vestments in case you have unexpected expenses. In any case, when it comes to investing, you may want to pay less attention tion to to what what names names are on the ballot — and instead “vote” for the longer-term strategies rpRpnt yQ^^. strategies that that reflect needs and goals. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 1 . I I I 1 i 4 ( If I t jf' ♦ ♦ 1 z '1 �* 4 J* a r•fc 4 S 4 I Thursday, October 17, 2024 wye//HastingsBanner com THE HAST INGS BANNER 4 »• challenger face off for county board seat Extension board and the Commission on Aging buildingand steeringcommittees. We have a new COA building about to be started that has been a big accomplish­ ment, This is being accomplished with no taxes put on the community. Frfitnr Editor Voters in Bany County’s first district will decide on who their county commissioner will be next month. Incumbent Bob Teunesscn, a Repub­ lican, will face off against challenger Democrat Scott Savage on Election Day. Nov. 5. Barry County’s first district consists of Hastings Charter Township, along with slivers ofCarlton and Rutland townships. The district excludes the City ofHastings. which makes up the county’s eighth district. Teunessen and Savage are vying tor a 2-year seat on the county board. Though commissioners in districts 2 through 7 will appear on voters’ ballots next months, each candidate is running unopposed in the general election. The two District I candidates responded to an identical questionnaire sent out by The Banner this week. What do you feel are the biggest issues facing the county? The biggest issue that the County is dealing with right now is how to build and fund a new jail with minimal impact to the community. We have already done this with the new COA building and need to get started with the jail. Why should we vote for you? 1 bring a common sense value to the table. I listen to the community and make decisions based on what’s best for the community. I would love your support to keep me on the Board of Commissioners for the next 4 years. an active party member to get familiar with the political landscape here. Then I ran for and won a position on my town­ ship board where I have served faithfully and learned much about the mechanics of operation of local government. Now I think I'm ready to lake the next step in my service to our community. sen Drywall Once upon a time, the political de­ mographics of Barry County were very different than they are today. According to the political operatives of the previous generations I’ve spoken to, Barry County had J a greater Democratic presence than we do today. The openly Democratic elected officehold­ er in Barry County Scott Savage today is a truly rare individual. I think that is a shame. My goal is to lead the way to give like-mind­ ed people the confidence to take a more active part in local government and our community. I also believe I can bring a different perspective to issues that may face the County going forward as I have Why are you running for county commissioner? I have lived in Barry County all of my life. I like to give back to the community that has given my family a great place to live. There is no other place I would rather live than in Barry Bob Teunessen County. After be­ ing on the Board of Commissioners for almost 2 years, I feel that our board has accomplished many things and I would like to continue to serve. What are your qualifications? I am a local small business owner who has employed many people over the last 15 years. I am currently a County Commissioner for District 1.1 am currently on the airport board, Barry Eaton District Health Department board, MSU J 9 . h(Sl * J . I« I ♦ It has been unfortunate that over the last several years more partisan issues have come before the Board for consideration than what is normal for what is typically a nonpartisan duty to manage county business. I have not been satisfied with the decisions the Board has made on some issues and I would have liked to have been on the Board to weigh in on these issues. I think I can change minds and perspectives ifl only had an official voice. I'm concerned about an apparent lack of public involvement at the coun­ ty board level. When I attend board meetings in person I almost always see the same small group of people in attendance. The public comment period then tends to contain the same theme of opinions, and I would like to bring some fresh air to the forum. There is not room I ♦ I Ti V* 4 > Drain Commission adjusting lake levels across the county starting Oct. 21 Occupation: Retired Why are you running for county commissioner? Occupation: Owner of Bob Teunes­ f Why should we vote for you? What do you feel arc the biggest issues facing the county? Name: Scott Savage Name: Bob Teunessen for many people to attend our board meetings because of the tiny venue and the time that the meetings are scheduled does not make it easy for the working public to attend and take part. I think we must improve that opportunity for our residents. 5«iZi Barry County Drain Commissioner Jim Dull said his office is beginning the process of adjusting lakes in the county to their winter levels. He said he will begin the lake-level adjustment process as soon as Mon­ day, Oct. 21, on select lakes in the county. Dull is asking residents of the fol­ lowing lakes to remove their boats: Algonquin Lake Jordan Lake Long Lake Those with questions about the lake winterizing can contact the drain commission office at 269-945-1385. I Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority meeting rescheduled The Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. done in the past as a private citizen. What are your qualifications? More information on the authority and the meeting can be found by call­ ing 269-623-3401. The Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority meets at 11191 S. M-43 in Delton. V* * As a new retiree, I jumped into political activism about 10 years ago. I started as MOWIW * GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM <•(» is Ri isatoioteoefe HPAC PRESENTS: An Evening with Steve Dorff on Oct. <19 * inor >f 4I 5pfiH&'feMtfCs2BK 4 Locals can prepare for an unforgettable evening this Saturday with Steve Dorff, a towering figure in the music industry whose work has left an indelible mark across genres, Dorff will perform at ±e Hastings Performing Arts Center (HPAC) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at bastings. ludus.com, by calling 269-945-2492, or in person the night of the show. The lobby and box office will open at 6 p.m,, and doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30 p.m. The HPAC is located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Over his illustrious five-decade career, Dorff has crafted an impressive catalog of songs for legend­ ary artists like Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers and George Strait. His ability to create songs that resonate deeply has made him one of the most sought-after songwriters of his generation. Dorffs talents extend beyond songwriting. He is also a masterful composer who has scored numerous films and TV shows, bringing his unique musical In Evening nilh Steve Dorff A ' '-I r l4 I Del«IwrlO.2O2l 7:00 p.ni. T HPAC9 ^TAC voice to the screen. His work on iconic films like Rocky IV and Tin Cup, as well as TV classics such as The Waltons, showcases his versatility and his ability to capture the emotional essence of a story through music, say event organizers. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to music, Steve Dorff was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018, solidifying his legacy as one of the industry’s most influential figures. “This is the perfect way to kick off ±e 2024-2025 1 — • •• ~ , HPAC Series,” said Spencer White, HPAC site coordinator. “Having such an iconic and accomplished musician like Steve Dorff to open the season is an honor, and I’m excited for our community to expe­ rience his music up close.” Joe LaJoye, the head of HPAC’s programming and promotion, echoed White’s excitement, adding,. “Steve Dorffs resume is incredibly impressive, and I’m thrilled to hear his music performed live, espe­ cially with our Steinway grand piano, a generous gift from the Baum Family Foundation. It’s going to be an evening to remember.” Season sponsorship for the HPAC Series has been provided by the Baum Family Foundation. 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The carriage houses hope to be restored to their original 1865 design. development at the site. Photo by Molly Macieod ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I A *1 �’Ik V ’J ' lSk * • > '5U — a. "v? Ik A W Qfl Ik V ’*1 \ "Lft Ilf . V \ \ 'OfE Ik WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER WiV ” 5 Thursday, October 17, 2024 Hospice care facility developers make final fundraising push as they plan to renovate vacant building Jayson Bussa WS;WS'i 8^ . ■>) I *12 Iz K V’ X' ■ 't' ‘ife' •'! K *11 • < J ■" > 'JC ‘W I -M > :k V. *e ^’4 Au * i X • • X I ’Mjji ’■Uji k *esi8 L w J '5 15 •V, I I I t ‘"-5 4 * 2555. ■il ^r. MC Ui 9 •^8 *i • -.A w Contributing Writer Nearly a decade ago now, a group of community members in Hastings gathered and floated the ideaofbringing an end-of-Iife care facility to the city. “It was 2015 when the first group got together and said ‘This is really needed in the community,”’ Tom De Vault said. .. .It has taken a little longer than we had hoped. Sometimes, good things take a while. We have faced a lot ofheadwinds like many other people have, but we’re finally almost there.” De Vault is the executive director and one ofthe guiding forces ofthe potential solution to the fact that Hastings lacks access to a convenient end-of-Iife care facility. De Vault is at the helm of Se­ renity Village, which is planned to be a six-room, independent hospice care facility. The fact that it is independent of a single healthcare provider means that patients can use their existing medical teams without having to switch fortheir hospice care. This spring and summer. Serenity Vllage made a move that brought it much closer to fhiition. Originally, the organization was planning to utilize a parcel of property owned by Hastings residents Al and Pam Jarvis, along East Woodlawn in the city, to build a facility from the ground up. Serenity Village and its team commenced raising money but fell significantly short, especially after the COVlD-19 pandemic sent construction costs soaring. Earlier in the year, DeVault and his board were alerted to the fact that a facility was available on the outskirts SWS MIDDLEVILLE Continued from Page 2 Wm te „ ”*» t *• than four years to leave the village. Nichole Lyke stepped down from the role in March 2021 to return to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Qevelopment Alliance as its economic development director. Katherine Bussard followed Lyke, serving for nearly two years before resigning in January 2023. Emily Lee was hired for the position in March 2023 but resigned three weeks later for personal reasons. In response to James’ resignation, Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg has proposed a reorganization that will split up the DDA director’s duties, with Planning and Zoning Administrator Doug Powers being offered additional responsibili­ ties and a new job title: Director of Community and Economic Development. Stolsonburg has also proposed creating a new event coordi­ nator position who could have respon­ sibilities for community events like the Riverbank Music Series. Pve spoken with both the president of the X^llage Council (Mike Cramer), the president pro tempore (Kevin Smith), and also with Lee Young from the Michigan Mainstreet (pro­ gram), who said that this could align with their mission, so that we could still move forward with becoming a Michigan Mainstreet community if both the DDA and Village Council would be in favor of moving in this direction,” Stolsonburg said. Powers is already working toward maintaining the village’s status as a Redevelopment Ready Community, Stolsonburg said. The acceptance of James’ resigna­ tion came two weeks before a sched­ uled joint meeting of the DDA board and Village Council on Oct. 29 with a mediator to discuss issues between the two entities. The meeting was proposed in response to a recommen­ dation by Cramer to disband the DDA board and replace it with the village I 1 4 r u iMf Ui ■» I ’'■fi’KMiffliwaiiiimnjiij 3®siiliiadi;df(T0iffamigj'^Qj(. ' -TaefeB-^clKe; fe Labt i ead of HPAC's pow a^»isbHW5flfc3& I 5w Dof{.’o is iocreB' E0e, aaj ■» fffitirilfelBiffbniiisi'cperfois^k r V ^liieBEFiiFotiiidabiiMEtotie £5S32iEa3!sr- T- act jeisaiiastd^fififieaSaes^b i * 1 •7, bl3i.£>^ TjS sffi ;aK2 ®? S\5ian.IloffcR*' I jcseo'te®^ 1^ «I > 4 e SBtlC 5i I 4 ' * ( I 7>< I I t Ao Mm I t** i 9/ i 9 : I I- I f v. L I •9 •, 1/ V 11 1 V 4 fl •rK kl -- i ir **« MV*: ’J**. I at * •J** 1 5 Al 4 na >. ^9. » *1 4 - I'yjr I* < r- L* > Serenity Village, a hospice community currently under development has found a home at 3700 N. M-43 Highway in Carlton Township. The organization originally planned to build a facility on a parcel of vacant land in Hastings Photo by Jayson Bussa of Hastings. It was owned by Chris Stafford, who was using it to house The HUB, a manufacturing and technical skills training center for students. The building also formerly housed Bull Creek Veterinary Service. DeVault said the price was right and the facility had many ofthe characteris­ tics they were looking for in the original space — in fact, it was nearly the exact same square footage as what they were designing on the empty property. Pm not really one to say everything works out for a reason or whatever. That’s kind of not me,” De Vault said. But every now and then ±ere are times where you think ‘Well, ok, maybe there is an extra hand in this’ and ‘somehow, 44 maybe a power larger than us guiding this to happen. By renovating the facility instead of building from the ground up, De Vault estimated that the organization would save nearly a million dollars. Serenity Village retained its builder, Wyoming-based CD Barnes, and is working with their architects to sketch out the facility. “We tried to take as much of the orig­ inal design and put it in the new space,” DeVault said. “We’ve had to make some sacrifices and some adjustments. The layout is not the same but generally speaking I think we have a really good solution and I think it’s quite fantastic.” Serenity Village passed its recent 5^^ K If Ml’ -■ V I I s ( £ 1 ’u X I ( . I I ! Planning Commission. Cramer has clashed with some council members over the past few months over appointments to the DDA board, saying state law gives him as the village’s chief executive officer the authority to make such appoint­ ments, while others on the council have called for a more collaborative I I k ( I I approach to filling three existing vacancies on the board, which is sup­ led posed to have nine members. A 2019 graduate of Hastings High School and 2023 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bach- re<l I elor’s degree in anthropology and public and nonprofit administration, James was hired for the director’s position on May 26, 2023, on a 5-0 vote by the DDA board. The appointment was recommended by a three-member interview committee. One of those committee members, Justine King, who still sits on the DDA board, said at the time that she thought James would “bring a fresh energy around here that we really need.” But Cramer publicly criticized the hire because James is Jachim’s niece. Jachim did not participate in the interview process and recused herself from voting before the board voted to approve the hire. Over the last few months, James has been leading an effort to gain public input on the future direction of the downtown area through a series of “pop-up” planning events at Sesquicentennial Park during the Middleville Market and Riverbank Music Series. Among the most popu­ lar suggestions raised in those events include encouraging more park and greenspace improvements and bet­ ter promotion and marketing of the downtown. “The results highlight a communi­ ty-driven preference for beautification and recreational enhancements within the DDA and downtown area,” James wrote in a report to the board. James will lead a similar input ses­ sion with local businesses on Monday as one of her last responsibilities as DDA director. She thanked the board for its support during her tenure in her closing comments. Pm really appreciative and grateful for this opportunity,” she said. “It’s been a positive experience, in learn­ ing how to grow in my professional self. I’m very excited for my future endeavors, but I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of you as well as all the businesses and the staff and all the individuals who have been of support in my time with the DDA.” In response, several board members praised James for her performance and said that she would be missed. I think that you’ve done an amazing job in the last year,” King said. “Even when I look back in the year prior to that, we went through a lot of stuff, you really got us all back on track and 1 really appreciate that.” “I wish you all the best,” board member Kortney Lull added. “I think you’re going to do awesome with whatever you’re doing next.” 44T 9 (4 I ♦ ♦ .'t I A A •! w A I 1 environmental review and will soon go to the county planning commission for zoning purposes. DeVault doesn’t anticipate any hurdles on that front. Meanwhile, Serenity Village still faces a bit of a shortfall and will now sell the project to donors to raise a final $500,000 to $600,000. The Jarvis family, wanting to see this project happen, gifted the land on Woodlawn to Serenity Village, allow­ ing it to sell the parcel and pocket the proceeds, which gives the fundraising effort an instant boost. On Tuesday, Serenity Village wel­ comed visitors to take a self-guided tour of the facility to see it before the remodeling work begins. De Vault said that selling the vision of Serenity Village posed its share of challenges, but now that the facility is something people can touch and feel, it will likely become easier to reach that finish line. “I think it’s always easier to raise money when you can touch and feel what you’re raising it for,” DeVault said. “It’s why capital campaigns are more effective than endowment cam­ paigns.” “One ofthe reasons (we did) the open house is we want people to come out and see what we’ve been working on for years and years and what they’ve been waiting on for years and years, DeVault added. “To finally get to the finish line, we (wanted) people to come out, see it, touch it, feel it and show them that this is what it’s going to look like and celebrate with us that we’re getting really close.” n BROWNFIELD J ’ I, CLASSIFIEDS Continued from Page 1 increment financing (TIE) program to reimburse some of its costs. Some council members acknowl­ edged they started the evening far apart on the issue. The city’s attor­ ney, Jessica Wood, led a workshop immediately before Monday’s regular meeting explaining the ins and outs of brownfield plans and other commer­ cial rehabilitation incentives. Wood explained how developers can be incentivized by brownfield plans. The plan approved on Monday will allow CopperRock to seek reimburse­ ment for qualified construction costs. These reimbursements will be paid for from a capture of the property’s increase in taxable value. Currently, the city collects $7,800 in taxes off the two vacant lots. Once developed, the taxable value will skyrocket. “The reason it’s called brownfield is because the intent was to encourage developers to reuse dirty properties, polluted properties,” Wood explained. Potential reimbursements sought by CopperRock must be preapproved. Qualified expenses include site prepa­ ration work and cleanup. “The thought is to responsibly reuse contaminated property,” she said. Wood explained how tax increments will be calculated. “There’s a base value that’s set when the plan is adopted, and after that, there’s growth in the property value...,” said Wood. “Then the taxes on that growth amount get captured and are reimbursed to the developer.” The plan approved on Monday calls for 25 years of TIP capture on the property. While the city will be able to tax the lull value of the property during these 25 years, prequalified expenses will be reimbursed from the increase in growth in the taxable value of the property. Wood emphasized to the council that without an incentive like a TIP cap­ ture and reimbursement, the property would likely never see development. “It’s really important to keep in mind this is not a new tax, it’s not an additional tax. It’s tax money that but for this incentive they wouldn’t do therefore, there would the project be no growth,” said Wood. “But once they do the project, and the value is established and they meet all the other requirements in that development agreement, they get to capture some of it back, and that’s the incentive.” Council member John Resseguie echoed this point. “I just want to point out the $7,800 we get a year for taxes on (the Royal 5 .• qjX TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD >F « CALL 269-945-9554 i r 9 >1 • I Hp TREE SERVICE BUYINGALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak. Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. PETS FREE - 2yr old Catahoula Leopard dog. Female. Shots and neutered. 517-648-0576. Coach properties) is all we are going to get if we don’t approve this,” said Resseguie. “We’re worried about get­ ting $7,800 for 25 years when we’re going to get it for the next 50 years.” Council member Al Jarvis said he recently changed his mind to support the project. “I was probably, I don’t know if other people picked it up at other meetings, pretty much against doing this, thinking the city is giving up an awful lot of money — which we are. But in the return, we are going to be making money from it, getting our money to run the city. Not upfront, but later down the road,” said Jarvis. Several residents, employers and community organizers also showed up in support of the development on Monday. Dave Baum, CEO of Hastings Fiberglass, detailed his struggles with bringing in new employees from out­ side of the county in recent years. “They liked the company, they liked the community, but they said ‘There's really no place for me to bring my family into Hastings,”’ said Baum. He said many potential employ­ ees are choosing jobs in larger cities like nearby Grand Rapids, which can better accommodate housing needs. Baum encouraged the board to approve a brownfield agreement with CopperRock that would allow the project to move forward. “It will help us bring in people, pro­ fessionals into this community that will greatly impact the economic impact of this community,” said Baum. 4 �1 r• ■ « 6 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 17, 2024 fr r" www.HastingsBanner.com OBITUARIES A ■i r V I 4 iiV VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM David Allen Whitaker David Allen Whitaker, age 82. passed away October 13, 2024. Dave was born September 12,1942 in Philadelphia, PA, He was the son of Lewis and Eleanor (McCallicher) Whitaker. Dave grew up in Martindale, PA, where he attended a one room schoolhouse. Some of his most memorable times growing up in a small community included gatherings with his neighborhood friends that would often play baseball, croquet, sledding, and ice skating. As a young teen, Dave worked for many of his neighbors doing various jobs. By the age of 17, he was driving semi with John Ewell Trucking Company, Dave served honorably in the US Army with assignments at Fort Gordon Georgia, Fort Hood Texas, and in Korea. Following his military service, he returned to his trucking job in Pennsylvania and was delivering strawberries to Michigan. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Mary Jo Dewey. They married on January 17,1970 and enjoyed 54 wonderful years together. Dave dedicated 51 years of his life to Sherriff-Goslin Roofing & Siding Company, where his passion for his work and the relationships he built were evident. Dave cherished the friendships he developed not only with his coworkers but also with those he worked with outside of the company. An avid car enthusiast, Dave’s love for restoring and collecting cars began at a young age, inspired by his grandfather. /I David William Thorington He was known for his deep understanding and skill in engine mechanics. Dave relished the challenges of each project, with a particular fondness for the Corvette. He owned many makes and models over the years. His love for speed and the thrill of a revving engine were wellknown to those around him. Above all, Dave was a family man, devoted to his wife and family, always ready to lend a hand to his kids and grandchildren. Dave is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; daughters, Debbie (Jack) Skelly, Sherry, Vicki, Kim (Troy) Johnson; brother, James (Brenda) Whitaker: and grandchildren, John, Lisa (Mike) Ptrowski, Chelsey, Brittany, Tim, Ben, Craig, Justin, Kayla, Dakota, Blake, and Savannah: great grandchildren, Annabelle, Sienna, Liam, Lorenzo, and Oakley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Helen McCallicher; parents, Lewis and Eleanor Whitaker, and grandchild, Dale. Dave will be remembered for his giving spirit and loving heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service to celebrate Dave’s life will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 11 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Private burial will take place at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfunerai. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Dave’s family. 4 An avid outdoorsman, Dave found solace and excitement in nature and Up North. He was happiest with a fishing pole in hand, while tracking wildlife through the woods, or riding his side-by-side on the trails. His passion for the outdoors extended to tending to his yard and taking joyrides on his Harley, Dave’s enthusiasm for outdoor adventures was only matched by his love for the Detroit Lions and Tigers, whose games he never missed. Dave’s infectious laugh and zest for life made him beloved by many. He was a man who loved deeply, from his family and grandkids to his wide circle of friends. Dave’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Please visit www. beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Dave's family David William Thorington, age 66, of Middleville, Ml, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024. He was born to the late John and Shirley (Cole) Thorington on March 5,1958, in Grand Rapids. Dave’s life was one of commitment and joy, exemplified by his loving marriage to Catherine Ann Riley, whom he married on August 21,1993. Together they raised a family that includes, children Jarrod (Brandy) Thorington, Camron (Jen) Thorington, Jake Thorington, and Molly Slagel. He was a cherished grandfather to Garry, Gracelynn, Adalynn, Skylar, and Lucas. He is also survived by his siblings John (Vai) Thorington, Terry (Julie) Thorington, Pam (Mike) Salamore, Sue Smith, Rick (Kim) Thorington, and many nieces and nephews. For over three decades, Dave contributed his skills as a machinist at Ventra, where he was not only a valued employee but also a friend to many. I y < > 1 r if. .r 4 j w -V t 'f i ■7.:-I I < r 1 *7* 5 /• V 5 ?35' «» .A • \r.* ’ * • * s*' 1 * i i:<5* Margaret Ann VanderVeen *• matched only by her Margaret Ann VanderVeen, 4 commitment to her faith as a age 78, passed away peacefully on October 12,2024. Margaret devoted member of Revive Bible was born on April 2,1946, in Church. Hopkins, Ml to Leon and Edna Margaret's talents extended (Cooley) Arnsman, Margaret’s life NR beyond her professional life. A was a testament to her strength, gifted musician and singer, she her passion for music, and her was an active member of the unwavering love for her family. Michigan Fiddlers. Her creative 2 Margaret is survived by spirit shone brightly as she children, Joy (Greg) McMeekan, decorated her home and church Lynn (Doug) Campbell, Cheryl VanderVeen, for every holiday and season, and her hobby and Jim (Donita) VanderVeen; daughterof collecting treasures brought her great joy. in-law, Cheryl (Champion) VanderVeen; 15 Above all, Margaret loved herfatnily ’ ■ grandchildren, many great-grandchildren: fiercely. Her legacy is one of unwavering brothers, Jim (Rita) Arnsman and Richard faith, boundless love, and the sweet (Carolyn) Arnsman. and several nieces and melody of a life well-lived. nephews. Margaret’s family will receive friends She was preceded in death by her on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024,10 to 11 a.m. parents: husband. Henry VanderVeen; at Revive Bible Church where her funeral sons, Perry, Marty, and Joel VanderVeen; adopted daughter, Emmy Peraulta; several service will be conducted at 11 a.m.. siblings, and dear friend, Henry Fitzpatrick. Burial will take place at Mountain Home Professionally, Margaret was dedicated Cemetery. and hardworking. She managed payroll Memorial contributions to Revive Bible at Upjohn for ten years before raising her Church or Centrica Care Navigators children. Later in life she worked at Big Hospice will be appreciated. Top Market before joining her daughter Please visit www.williamsgoresfunerai. at Parchment Harding's Market’s bakery, com to share a memory or to leave a just a few years ago. Her work ethic condolence message for Margaret’s family. gjt *■ ■..^3'S OSgJi ’‘.’S'*’’" J ''• 4 * 5 3 * I« e js 4 ft.-ft « *7 T *> • * A-." <6 » ■ > Worship Together 2^ ? Lt I ■7- i r z I J' at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... •• • HASTINGS FREE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study . Pastor Brian Assistant Pastor Teed, Emma Miller, Worship 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday w ww.cbchastings .org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING Student Ministries: Sundays 6pjn. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Roger Pastor Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS f APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth •1 (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW family church 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This informatioii on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: $ I Crop hies r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 . .4 rtSIIi *,7 ee 'X- 3 I*'.' t 'T e» <1 sesiiisss * »» ••y eivw Ita "X •. ft* ' 1 & 1 • I L %w « 1 st"? te- k • « 3X vtf w M e X laxi ’ceinfc^’^ J ’’CKUBrej i: < 2uEjag> i 1 I SBa4k 1 273, Hastings, MI 49058. 269-948-0900. •5 Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O, Box - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.hastingsfree H LIFEGATE 3 ♦ -77** U K Flberglata Producta IWWJ fiodlKMiaGp^ 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Salvation Army seeking support for Christmas campaign The Salvation Anny’s annual Christmas campaign gets closer every day. The campaign runs from Nov. 8 throu^ Dec. 24, and Hastings residents will soon notice red kettles outside of the Walmart and Family Fare stores. The Salvation Army is welcoming everyone to partner with them in their effort to serve those in need as they prepare for “Red Kettle Season.” In 2023, the Salvation Army provided and served people in and outside ofBattle Creek, including Christmas food distri­ bution to more than 70 families in Hast­ ings. Aside from this, a list ofservices we provided in the past year included • 30,609 meals served • 200 snacks served • 6,334 toys for children • 2,291 gifts for homebound seniors • 1,562 gift cards distributed for Christmas meals and gifts Though individuals are welcome to participate, the Salvation Army is encouraging service clubs such as the American Legion, Elks, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists, Rotary and other service clubs across Barry County to gel involved in tins year’s Golden Kettle competition. This competition is open to all service clubs T .in Barry and Calhoun .Counties. Last year, the Kiwanis Clubs of Hastmgs and Battle Creek joined forces for Ae contest, as did the Marshall, Battle Creek and Cereal City Rotarians. The contest was won on the last weekend hv thP A 1J. by the American Legion Post 257. They were recognized and awarded with the traveling trophy at a ceremony held in Battle Creek. Any group interested in competing in the third annual Golden Kettle com­ petition can register and select shifts to ring bells and raise support for the r ► ft «« i J "Her •m ■ns 7'^ a ft»_ ** 1 r ““l-i U<f *kt f. II I S'* ’* 1' J --rs •CA t s< X I « f?*v< v?\ X 5 1 b > 11 *s ir 4 V I ! V r* II* M « * I I ft Sr Ik ' X. id: « * t <» > "aoidt ft. I I ^2 Salvation Army's Christmas kicks off Nov. 8. The Battle Creek Salvation Army Armv is hosting hostinn its ite . annual Golden Kettle competition across Barry Barrv and and Calhoun Calhm m counties. inticie ^ross s Photo provided * »v X v*X • K 11 Salvation Armv The Salvation at registertoring.com. volunteer;fr;" encouraging volunteers from schools, businesses, ponce and hre departments and municipal governments to get involved and help. Smaller counter kettles are also available for businesses which can be maintained in support of the campaign. More information can be found by qaT A® Salvation Army at 269%3-3640. < ft » x 1 s ft V X ft 'J ft '*W * • s X X 1 5 N s 1 s * s I 4 V n t. <4 X I <5 lx S S X ‘J V ( 5 * 1 ft * * A ■7 So„ 11 X ♦ ♦ X .X ♦ ♦ X I t I ft^k X A U t *■ ' �■I s WWW HastingsBanner com Sr THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 17, 2024 7 , ’’C., A 0 wI BACK THE PAGES 1 Ik V S'"i'a \ s. t, * B A * ''IN X 1 wt. t'-i N 4 Ns i ''•■is B s 1 ^1 w • » 4b vtx. 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The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Oct. 1-31 — The Fungus Among Us. Explore the largely misunderstood yet wonderful world of fungi and their importance in keeping our world clean, growing and well-fed. The »» < R T ^5 I I» s I f »»t X .J* 8 . -' ■ y’’A* f> i 41 ♦ J<z3 si /< .4* T-^ • irr-' CMC t* IKI L t O K T O ji: , liti A J 6, * Sb rr8 WSINGZ »towi ( K iKk. ••*%j t T ' Ain R M t li k0N A W MOM IW l^nirtcsTOW « **«• 'I «M*. 1 i KT c<tMO e ■im \s/O R J *jC « VKll CKS 1 to MHI < V % A J ttU Cmb 4 A S c V lo « **»*«**• « • ■ s t I arbors vasbtbra ANN ; a X » 1 ib V I Railroad lines, as they existed in the 1940s, are shown on this map, built it later if nothing had been done by the commu­ nities along the line. Hastings Village and Hastings Township were then one taxing unit (in 1869). The township officers were elected by the people of the village and the township and the supervisor assessed all the property in the village and in the township. u “The matter of giving bonds to help the Grand River Valley Railroad was submitted to the people. They were voted by a good majority in the combined town­ ship and village. The bonds amounted to several thousand dollars and were given to secure this railroad. “I can well remember when the first train reached Hastings. The schools were closed and all the children were marched to the depot to await the coming of that first train in 1869. “I remember that little engine, not much like the later huge locomotive of the 1940s. It burned wood instead of coal. The smokestack was almost as big as the boiler. The engines used on ±e Grand River Valley railroads were named after the counties through which it passed, Kent, Barry, Eaton and Jackson. “The cars were flimsy, little wooden afiairs. The engine would have been stalled if it had attempted to ±aw modem, heavily-loaded freight cars. “But it was a railroad, our railroad! And Hastings was out of the woods. Eveiybody was happy. “I remember some of the fierce fights between the workmen building the railroad and the village bums. They continued until the construction gang left Hastings and settled in Middleville. They were real fights, with black eyes, bloody noses and badly bruised faces. There were no padded gloves. “I believe it was never decided which side won. The bruisers of both gangs laid for each other. After they had tanked up at the many saloons here, they were ready for a scrap and pounded each other unmercifully. “For some time, there was nothing but rejoicing in Hastings over the new railroad. Then the disadvantag­ es of a one-railroad town, with no regulation of freight I .jii£ d z I 9 J 1 r ASK DR. UNIVERSE What we all revolve around Does the sun orbit anything? Kingston, 11, 111. Saturday, Oct. 26 — Candlelight Trails: Trick-or-Treat on the Trails, 6:30-9 p.m. Dress ti up your little "boos” and “ghouls, and join the Institute for natureinspired Halloween fun on candlelit trails. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. Monday, Oct. 21 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong. 2 p.m.; Teen Cuisine cooking class, 3:30 p.m,; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 —Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m,; acoustic jam session. 5 p.m.; Speed Friending, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-9454263. Thursday, Oct. 17 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ. Klune, 1 p.m.; Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches II The Great Locomotive Race," a 1956 film starring Fess Parker. Jeffrey Hunter and Jeff York, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 - Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m.; Community Health Workers at HPL, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. . iL Cjh r SCHEDULE <elc< ^■0' »Nr>» «n** « I J I Li/a 0 T;*. 4 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY t/ r, ■ •It5 GINAW ?**<AeA I ^.g .ss^ ( J\5^ I <•! 4' IBt •f walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. ]» r xiT* .w* le^Mt PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS Oct. i-31 — Oct. Storybook 445^** wTi! W 0 RTc Those interested can register for these events and find more fjesoES. >> 41 information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ 4 X * y Z * •r. rates, began to be very apparent. “Grand Rapids, for instance, had five railroads — the Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee, which became a part of the Grand Trunk system; the Grand River Valley was soon absorbed by the Michigan Central after its completion; another railroad, the Grand Rapids and Indiana, operated as an inde­ pendent line for several years then became part of the Pennsylvania railroad system; a branch of the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern was built north through Kalamazoo, Plainwell and Allegan to Grand Rapids (and) later came the Pere Marquette, with its line through Holland and later still a line from Lansing to Grand Rapids. “So Grand Rapids grew rapidly, as it had competitive freight rates, which gave big advantage to its manu­ facturers and businessmen compared with a town like H^^tings, which lacked railroad competition. “It was not long before Hastings’ people began to damn the railroad because of the injustices they and the town suffered by reason of non-competitive freight rates. There was then no Interstate Commerce Commission to which a one-railroad town could appeal, as there is now, and has been for several years. Hastings had to pay whatever rates the Michigan Central imposed, and that company was no worse than other transportation lines. Let me illustrate what that meant. Businessmen in Hastings then bought their goods largely in New York City. If they pooled and bought a carload of goods in order to get better prices, they found that the railroad rates from New York City to Hastings were nearly double the rates to Grand Rapids from that metrop­ olis, in spite of the fact that Grand Rapids is only 31 miles farther from New York. “Merchants in Hastings at that time would fre­ quently have goods shipped from New York to Grand Rapids, then pay the high local rate from Grand Rapids to Hastings, and have them returned here. They would save money on freight bills by so doing. “When The Banner office burned in the winter of 1884, it became necessary for the writer (M.L. Cook) to order a job press from a factory at New Haven, Conn. “The local rate from New Haven to Hastings was so high that the press manufacturers in that city found he could save money for his Hastings customer by having the press shipped on the Grand Trunk Railroad from New Haven north into Canada, through Canada and more than halfway across Michigan to Charlotte, because Charlotte then had a competing railroad, and then have the press shipped at local rate from Charlotte to Hastings. “The writer remembers commenting at the time in The Banner on the fact that ±e freight rate on that press from Charlotte to Hastings was almost as much as it was from New Haven to Charlotte, although the distance in one case was about 900 miles, and in the other, 28 miles.” These illustrations will show what Hastings was up against in that period because it had only one railroad. What Hastings did to remedy that situation, which barred manufacturing and was a serious handicap to business, we will tell in our next issue. jll 5e ' 8 ri r AI * X * * 1 Mt I - OCTOBER 18-24 - jc; 4. f' I SF « •••it till: i«r { BANNER DECEMBER 6, 1990 This article by M.L. Cook tells of the struggle Hastogs had in establishing any kind of manufactur­ ing firm in town. For us to understand the problem today, we need to describe the transportation system m those days. First, all the roads between towns were dirt or gravel roads. They were narrow and used only by local people or between towns. Transportation vehicles consisted of stagecoaches, horse-drawn wagons and carts. The time for a journey between Battle Creek and Hastings and Hastings and Grand Rapids was at least half a day — longer if the roads were muddy or flooded. As soon as a railroad came, the stagecoach travel stopped. Good and people were transported by rail. Many towns not on a rail line perished and became ghost towns. So it was vital for a town to have the railroad, much as it is today for our industries to be near an interstate road. Here is M.L. Cook’s story about the railroad coming to Hastings. The article was written in 1940: “It has been suggested because I was active in the movement that resulted in securing factories for Hastings, that I should give a history of the factories now here (1940). This will necessitate a series of articles because there were differing circumstances in each case. Before going into any detail, conditions existing in Hastings at the time when the movement started in 1889, and previous thereto, should be explained. This is because they will show why this reaching out after industry was not only important but also had become vitally necessary for our city. Hastings has become of considerable importance as a maiiufacturing city. Last year (1939), sales exceeded $6 million and the yearly payroll of these factories amounted to over $1.25 million. “At the time when our family moved from Prairieville to Hastings, in 1863, there was no rail­ road here. Hastings’ touch with the outside work was through the incoming or outgoing stagecoaches, which then piled between Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, with Hastings one of the stops on the route. “After the Civil War, there began an agitation for a railroad through Hastings. It was the custom at that time for communities that expected to be benefitted by a railroad to vote bonds, which would be a lien on the taxable property of a given area or to raise by subscription a cash bonus. Whenever a plan was adopted, the. Proceeds were to be paid to the projec­ tors of the new line. “I remember when what was first called the Grand River Valley Railroad was built into Hastings. It start­ ed from Jackson. The probability is that though the people along the line did not know it, there was an agreement by the projectors of the line with Michigan Central Railroad Company, by which that corporation would purchase the Grand River Valley line soon after its completion. “The Michigan Central Railroad Company undoubt­ edly wanted this railroad and would probably have I J ESTHER WALTON * ►- Railroad brought mixed blessing Dear Kingston, When we think about orbits, we usually picture the Earth zooming around the sun. But does the sun just sit there? Or is it on its own journey? I asked my friend Guy Worthey. He’s a space scientist at Washington State University. He told me that an orbit happens because the gravity from something big pulls on a moving object. The sun has lots of gravity because it’s ginormous compared to Earth. So, that gravity pulls on the Earth and holds us in orbit. But our sun isn’t the only star. It’s one of many, many stars in the Milky Way galaxy. Scientists think there could be as many as 400 billion stars in the whole Milky Way. Lots of those stars have planets that orbit them. Just like our planet orbits our star. The Milky Way galaxy is shaped kind of like a frisbee. Our sun is about two-thirds of the way to the edge of the frisbee. So, there are tons of stars between the center of the galaxy and our sun. ‘‘Gravity comes from mass, and stars have mass,” Worthey said. “The Milky Way collectively weighs a lot, so it’s got gravity, and the sun orbits around it. We’re kind of in the middle of it, though, so it’s a little bit strange.” Since our planet orbits around the sun, we go with it as it orbits around the Milky Way’s center. Our whole solar system does. It takes the Earth one year to orbit all the way around the sun. But the sun’s path around the Milky Way is much bigger. It takes about 250 million years for the sun to make a full orbit around the galaxy— even though the sun is traveling more than 500,000 miles per hour. Worthey told me that the last time our " solar system was in this same spot in the galaxy, it was the Triassic era on Earth. That was way before humans existed. Back then, dinosaurs were wandering around. The very first mammals were just starting to evolve. So, is the Milky Way just sitting there? Definitely not. It’s zooming along at more than I million miles per hour. The Milky Way is moving because all the other galax­ ies in the universe have been pulling on it for 14 billion years. One of those galaxies-called Andromedais heading toward the Milky Way, too. In about 4 billion years, scientists think they will crash into each other. But even if we were around for that, we wouldn’t notice it. The stars in the galaxies are super far apart, so they won’t bonk into each other. Our whole solar system will probably be tossed a bit farther from the center of the Milky Way—but everything will just keep on spinning. I guess we’ll have to wait and galax-see ^r. Universe Doyon have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to IVashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsn.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. ♦♦ / I s 1 �9 iS 6 W’- NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS REVOCABLE TRUST In the Matter of; The George Scott Doster Living Trust. TAKE NOTICE: The George Scott Doster Living Trust ("The Trusf) was established on July 26, 2024. The Settlor. George Scott Doster was born on January 24,1946 and died on July 27. 2024. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the Settlor, George Scott Doster, and/or The Trusf telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of are notified that alt claims against The George premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2024, The Scott Doster Living Trust will be forever barred cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the to; George Jay Doster. circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at charge a fee for this information. Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Lewis and Leisa Lewis, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 27. 2017 and recorded February 17, 2017 in Instrument Number 2017-001661 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof unless presented Successor Trustee, of 8842 Dittmer Catawissa Road. Dittmer. MO 63023. within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. David F. Kiel (P43048) ORTON. TOOMAN, HALE, McKOWN & KIEL, mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit 1:00 PM on CXTOBER 31, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, to Mortgage P.C. 314 Trowbridge St.. RO. Box 239 assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded Allegan, Ml 49010 April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is (269) 673-2136 VIEV^r f Group now held by Ffth Third Bank N.A.. by assignment. GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred 1 Eighty-Six and 71/100 Dollars ($154,786.71), Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and Your Community Connection f) 1^ ; I provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged t- premises, or some part of them, at public vendue Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged * * at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry FORECLOSURE NOTICE County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 31, homeowner: If you are a military Attention service member on active duty, if your period 2024. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described of Yankee Springs. Barry County Michigan, at 1:00 PM, on October 31,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL links, thence South 12 rods 162/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 394.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST. 70.24 TO THE SHORE OF MILL POND; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 115.42 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE TO A 4 37.66 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 93.20 FEET TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 39.00 FEETTO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 193.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 69 potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may active duty, please contact the attorney for A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section charge a fee for this information; accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Rodney D. Heckman and Wendy Heckman, husband and the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date wife I Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice qiven under section 3212 of the redemption period. may charge a fee for this Information. Default Dated: October 3,2024 has been made in the conditions of a certain Fie No. 24-009935 mortgage made by Rebecca Ulrich, A Married Rrm Name: Orlans PC Arm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml Woman to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, 11,2003 Amount claimed due on date of notice: 48084 Arm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 recorded on October 14, 2008, as Document $85,842.04 (10-03)(10-24) Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Mortgagee, dated October Number; 20081014-0010081, 1, June 06, 2023 by Document Number: 2023- on the 1/4 line, 53 rods; thence West on the 004392,, on which mortgage there is claimed 1/8 line 160 rods; thence North on the West MORTGAGE SALE - Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain Five Thousand Three Hundred Ffty-Nine and to the place of beginning. mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained 07/100 ($45,359.07) including interest at the the in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining rate of 6.12500% per annum. Said premises by and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry Southeast corner which was of owned Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, to Also, excepting the South 10 acres recorded Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA. Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section CAPPED IRON (#31602): THENCE SOUTH in Liber 366 of Deeds, on page 650. Also Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 192.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF excepting the North 220 feet of the East 200 recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West feet. Also, excepting the following described County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day 440.00 feet along the West line of said Section BEGINNING. parcel: That part of the following: Commencing of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 35 rods Southof the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, having been assigned to Flagstar Bank, N.A. on which seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East. 220.00 33.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A 1/2 INCH TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 16.00 FEET WIDE, County, Michigan, Range 8 West; thence South on the 1/4 line notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Ihousand feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line, 160 rods; One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 08/100 ($135,138.08). seconds East. 262.00 feet; thence South 00 thence North on the West Section line 50 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES beginning, which lies West of a line described act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the seconds West 345.00 feet along the South line as follows: Beginning at a point on the South following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the of said Section 27 to the point of beginning. 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID line of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public Subject to a private easement for ingress above description, which lies 1010 feet auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s and public utilities described as: Beginning at SECTION 8: THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES East on the Southwest corner of said above check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry a point on the West line of Section 27, Town 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 description: thence North 87 degrees East County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o’clock Local TOWNSHIP, FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 23.35 FEET along a tree row to the North line of said Time on the 14th day of November, 2024. The amount description, and the end of said line, Also due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of feet from the Southwest corner of said Section TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE except: Commencing at the center of Section the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 NORTHEASTERLY, 31.39 FEET ALONG THE 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is RADIUS OF WHICH IS 74.80 FEET AND 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 16 a distance of 577.5 feet; thence South 87 encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may 15 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 31.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 27 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds West along charge a fee for this information. The bid may include 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, the line of an ancient fence 200.00 feet to interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section DEGREES 42 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST, the true place of beginning; thence South 00 costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney NORTHEASTERLY degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East parallel fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which 99.41 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS with said North and South 1/4 line 220.00 may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes its interest in the premises. Which said premises are FEET; THENCE 129.48 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 05 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 96.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST, 72.49 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 85.66 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 62.70 FEET AND the CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 22 degrees 51 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 79.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, 101.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES EAST, 104.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERLINE OF OLD MILL ROAD. 155 Old Milt Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3.2024 File No. 24-011997 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (10-03)(l0-24) 01 seconds West 50.0 feet:thence North 00 described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West 50.0 feet to said ancient fence line; thence North 87 of land, including any and all structures, and homes, degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds East 50.0 feet in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Common street address (if any): 12726 S Jones Rd, Delton, Ml 49046-9655 , The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated Michigan, and described as follows, to wit; Lots 7 to the place of beginning accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by in MCL 600.3240(16). and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature when the time to provide the notice required by the Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for the person who buys the property at the foreclosure 600,3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the damaging the property during the redemption property during the redemption period. If the sale is period. set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale Attention homeowner: If you are a military MEffiW«B9(6M»kPttW m* PWBiNOl shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid >* •-q •w -•-4 4 ’ J fj? t ♦ * t*-. '^psofil P^tofte I t I ■ :3‘i -- ? ■** \ s « 1 • I ■' - a. I^ld >v 4 » I • *»(* < >I I S* j ^to h..i. *e. a «> .. e • 4i| » ‘M* * « i J «' « > i the property is presumed to be used for t ’i-1. •‘b i agricultural purposes prior to the date of the **( oreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, llfc. * A* jademption period is 1 year. Pursuant 0 MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at ^^® borrower(s) will be responsible to the person who buys IM.. « the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging Tn ALL > during the redemption period. PURCHASERS: The foreclosing less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered number stated in this notice. active duty, please contact the attorney for the FkA elk Vk ♦ ^I'h rescind the sale. In that event, Tt ®ahiages are, if any. limited solely to the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number (10-10X10-31) I ays after statutory notice, whichever is later, foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone (10-03)(10-24) t^iawrap J'S* '-ww ®Q*^'3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 aturn of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: October 3,2024 1542321 s-STic purposes. If the properly is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded 1541550 M.1 “ V • duty, please contact the attorney for the party (248) 642-2515 1 * te property is abandoned or used for agricultural JL LLP A^ena Alias (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 32M West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy Ml 4Rn^ (248)362-2600 PS FHLMC BRUINING - 2^0203? ?v ft redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the homeowner: If you are a military service member on 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 •••*' * ««» 49333 If the property is eventually sold at days ago, or if you have been ordered to active N.A. Mortgagee. HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMaw WHOWNS: as: 3991 GRANGE RD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml y Q^^^S®® Trott Law, P.C. •% r*' >T.’ ■w-V* • 33 feet thereof and any other easements of restriction of record. Commonly known the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention stated in this notice. Dated: 10/10/2024 Flaqstar Bank , w AV «c LV-4; »Of Wilf, w toum, easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof and the Southerly of active duty has concluded less than 90 to K MMMDIWPPICM:: 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to an The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against Date of notice: October 3,2024 99 •* * «* 23 seconds West. 83.00 feet; thence North service member on active duty, if your period This notice is from a debt collector. > v2T< feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 4 North, Range 9 West, distant North III degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 440.00 52.33 Ji C* ^9 and are described as: 8.00 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, SPRINGS * HJ-- to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty- Miltida Haugh, and lies East of Jones Road. DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, ^-rs' Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South acre r-S^ r Barry County Mortgage dated June 06, 2023 and recorded 1/2 Hl —f 2008, and corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, therefrom i?fs5s'j . Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing 35 rods South of the Northeast asS- - Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry ^09^ •* purchaser to free and clear ownership of the or a title insurance company, either of which Excepting 4 the sale does not automatically entitle the holder for damage to the property during the Description of the mortgaged premises: •99^ due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at to contact the county register of deeds office •l •9 -J. < circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, October 31. 2024. The amount the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Date of Mortgage Recording: September cscts^ ^5*5* lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Date of Mortgage: September 5, 2003 ?« cashier’s check at the place of holding the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP2 f. revised responsible to the person who buys the property at capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee of n of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Trust National Association, not in its individual 9 •?" days ago, or if you have been ordered to 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A W’S s%‘ of active duty has concluded less than 90 cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly 06 SECONDS EAST. 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES I IX^ on NOVEMBER 7. 2024. Said premises are located in the Township TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES /< Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS 4 it as: THE % •■• premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or and are described as: COMMENCING AT O; Ww You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which Dated: October 8,2024 the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seventy- Three and 77/100 Dollars ($92,073.77). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged - ?r. NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military senrice member on active duty, if your period of active duty the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which may i v^v/w.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAMMER Thursday, October 17, 2024 ® •!1'« {• % v r-*, Associates, P.C. Attorneys National Association, successor by merger Mortgage « « Company 43252 Suite 180, Bloomfield fis. Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 ^‘♦VxiUd2 k - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23M100617-2 ♦ (l0-03)(10-24) *4 « ♦ ♦ 49 V I J 1 A; i1 V 4l �s 9 v: sh » h k I t L WWW ) HastingsBanner com SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 11,2024 7:00 p.m. '4^ Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance at 11 y oii’r 2^ Present: Hawthorne. , .. Watson, James, Hall, Greenfield, Lectka Bellmore. Absent: None Approved the Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's VoucherZPayroll Report Motion to not accept the proposed Urban oilr - ’"’I I, Services District 4 as presented. Roll Call Vote -All Ayes, motion passes. Motion Io approve the 2025 PLM treatment plan for Algonquin Lake. Roll Call Vote Ayes, motion passes. Adjournment 7:34 pm 5 sW »>K*- Respectfully submitted, s Larry Watson. Supervisor JI, I?***;?* STi* s- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust t In the matter of: Charles E. Imhoff and Shirley M. Imhoff Living Trust, dated September 2, " 01 j u^i I “ Igj* hs L ' “ ’ the kftl ofie Wses,o, ( ft « h note m''" I Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. ’’“fCom I 'B •> fc safe I sale does m uT ■R * w -r<j J? ‘ * 'Sime >«»;3C I'l ■ to Fifth Thinl Moft^ J II »J1te TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Shirley M. Imhoff who lived at 305 Center Court, Nashville, Michigan 49073 died 9/10/2024 leaving a certain trust under the name of Charles E. Imhoff and Shirley M. Imhoff Living Trust, dated September 2, 1999, wherein the decedent and her husband, Charles E. Imhoff, who predeceased Shirley M. Imhoff, were the Settlors and Linda Boldrey was named as the First Alternate Trustee serving as a result of the decedent's death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Linda Boldrey, the named Trustee, at 5367 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Michigan 49073 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10-3-2024 DavidH.Tripp 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269/948-2900 Linda Boldrey --------East M-79 Highway 5367 Nashville, Michigan 49073 "Iltd Mortgage MwWftoted Ire 2023 ard? * •> ? 2eJ»1 > as Tsr I n rs n of a cedar CTK) iruyfK swflf sale artared n w 'at»Bnnig ET : P 3 rc e 5 : rat fen fiEgaialw - e m tr Bart IV t - si ’ir- aoofeet along the West Snetisc 27; nene North 89 degrees 2^ seconds East, 83,00 ■" % SSSs * --r ugfsnsft ® gfatuie se<jwi27i''’*r: ofsakJ aS*> a private easenet* * I ijil 4 North, (W, J 0 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 6CX).3212, that the following •i»: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 24, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Anthony Mosley, a married man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 22,2022 Recorded on July 29, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008153, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on January 11, 2024 in Document No. 2024-000306 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($356,987.87) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as’ LOT 117, ROLLING OAKS ESTATES NO 4* ACCORDING TO THE PU\T THEREOF AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2020007993, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 451 Oak View Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a: in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. VanDyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1 f -'TV* the 33fc«’ . • •*!ft (• sale 6. A f I aiKl'"I"*"ax' J TO: r ID tie J TO I 3290 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on No­ vember 6, 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on No­ vember 14, 2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Town­ ship Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mail­ ing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. 1. A request from builder Kevin McClellan on behalf of property owners Rene and Dawn Vega, 716 W Gun River Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a new single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursu­ ant to sections 4.24 "Waterfront Lots" and 4.41"Schedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 10933 Shelp Lake Dr, Delton, Ml 49046. Parcel #08-12-460-007-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thomp­ son (mthomp5on@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thomp­ son at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be consid­ ered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, Dennis Dehaan, 2785 West F Ave, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow the reconstruction of an accessory building failing to meet height and setback requirements pursuant to section 4.20 "Residential Accessory Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 12849 Sycamore Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml, 49080. Parcel # 08-12-006-042-00 and is currently zoned R2- Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Plan­ ning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned pro­ posed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. I I i If I 11 I ; t lV»* . ♦ ♦ Hi**- 5^10 P”' 1^2'1 commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland. Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 3, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1541932 (10-03)(10-24) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064_______________________ ft* J Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. hel<l encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company either of which may charge a fee for this Information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $107,698.43 THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. net property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 17, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1542985 (10-17)(11-07) Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage •II will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 31, 2024 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE * I Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on November 14, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Deidre Sneed and Jessie Sneed, wife and husband Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage: September 24, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 30, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $271,340.79 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated In Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, Thornapple Valley Pines No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, filed in Liber 6, Page 27, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Common street address (if any): 6379 Thornapple Valley Dr, Hastings, Ml 490588287 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be consid­ ered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: f *» f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION A 9 Thursday, October 17, 2024 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Ji«(l6,2(l23i)y[)imenltotf 004392,, on ifiichrnort^ fee is: bbeduealtedatehefeotthesirj Fw Thousand IhreeHundiEdRr* OT/Itt) {S45,359.07) hdudi^ rfes rale of 6.12^ peranrunSad/ a'esluatedinIheTowBhipsfhil County, Michigan, and are BeginniTg at the W4North,Ran9e9We^fB SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY 1541361 (09-26)(10-17) f*-20081MKBi,Barr); said morigage lias TW Sanli, National Assodatjon, E 3 -nor ar. K Wtt £ •fc -All THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 I •< �I t ♦ SPORTS I i./ I www.HastingsBanner.com 10 Thursday, October 17, 2024 Everybody looking to bounce back this week Galesburg-Augusta 35, Delton Kel­ Brett Bremer •.S c 5 1 1 Galesburg-AugusU got a 35-16 homecoming win over the visiting Delton Kellogg Panthers in Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference Valley Division action in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference this fall. Harper Creek handed the Hastings varsity football team its first loss of the 2024 season, 32-0 in Battle Creek Friday to take control ofthe conference title race. The Beaver defense held Hastings to 129 yards rushing and picked off one Saxon pass to earn the shut out. Harper Creek is now the only team without a loss in 1-8 play this season at 4-0. The Saxons fall to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in 1-8 play. Harper Creek is now 6-1 overall this season too with the only loss a non-conference defeat against Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills. Hastings was ranked fifth in the state in Division 4 heading into the ballgame and Harper Creek tenth. The Beavers’ Chase Nichols rushed 13 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns and Matthew Wensauer and Ty Wieseler had touchdown runs for Harper Creek too. Isaiah Wilson led the Hastings offense with seven rushes for 49 yards and Car­ dale Winebrenner had eight carries for 40 yards. Saxon quarterback Mason Tossava was 2-of-5 passing for 83 yards with both completions finding Jett Barnum. Harper Creek followed each of its four touchdowns with two-point conversion runs. Nichols got the scoring started with a three-yard run nine minutes into the ballgame. Wensauer scored on a one-yard run midway through the second quarter and then Nichols upped it to a three TD lead going into the half with a fiveryard scoring run in the closing minute of the first half. Wieseler scored on a one-yard TD run in the middle of the third quarter. Jimmy Leamy had a team-high six tackles for the Beavers and Maddox Mc­ Carty took away a Saxon fumble. Teegan Turnbull intercepted a Saxon pass too. for 5 p.m. in Mount Pleasant. The Vikings have dropped four in a row against the top four teams in the CAACWhite seeing Portland, Sexton, Lansing Catholic and Olivet in succession. Maple Valley has dropped four in a row in the Big 8 Conference and will look to close out the conference season on a positive note at Stockbridge Friday. Both teams head into the match-up at I -5 in conference play this fall, a game ahead ofQuincy. Union City already has a share ofthe conference championship wrapped up and can clinch it outright with a win over Quincy this weekend. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. Harper Creek 32, Hastings 0 Unless somebody pries it away from the Beavers, there will be a new champion « « FOOTBALL » *■ PLAYOFF LOCAL STANDINGS W L POINTS Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 6 1 2 1 6 5 5 5 52.571 28.857 25.286 18.714 18 2 2 INTBBnrEI flHLEnC CONFSENK W Harper Creek Hastings Parma Western Marshall Coldwater Jackson Northwest Pennfield 6 6 5 3 3 2 1 OK BUCK Northview Holland Christian Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills 7 6 5 4 1 0 BIG 8 COlUFSinCE tt Union City Springport Bronson Sand Creek Reading Maple Valley Stockbridge Quincy 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CAPHAL AREA ACTlVmES CONFERBMCE WKIH Portland Lansing Catholic Olivet Lansing Sexton Ionia Charlotte Lakewood Eaton Rapids I opening quarter. A one-yard run through the pile for a touchdown by Delton Kellogg quarter­ back Tucker Tack and a two-yard TD plunge by sophomore back Menden Phillips had a Ram two-score lead cut to one score a couple of times, but the Panthers could never get any closer than six points in the second half. Galesburg-Augusta answered the Panthers’ first touchdown with a 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nolan Brewer to Jonah Ranes. Brewer faked into the right flat and then fired a pass deep to the right afterthe Delton Kellogg defenders bit on the fake. The Rams went into the half up 22-8. Brewer had a two-yard TD run of his own in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Lakewood junior linebacker Ethan Matthews dives in to try and bring down Olivet’s Ty Evert on a second half run Friday during the Vikings’ homecoming loss to the visiting Eagles. Photo by Brett Bremer 1 I WWl A •f* Friday. The Rams built a 15-0 lead in the 1 4 >* logg Sports Editor Unless somebody helps out the Saxons by beating up on the Beavers, there will be a new champion in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference this fall. Those somebodies are Marshall and Jackson Northwest the next two Fridays as the Beavers look to finish off a perfect Interstale-8 Athletic Conference season after knocking off the defending champs in Battle Creek last week. Harper Creek is now 4-0 in the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference ±is fall and Hastings 5-1. The Saxons, who are 6-1 overall, will be looking to bounce back from a loss for the first time this season when they close out their portion of the 1-8 schedule al Coldwater Friday, Oct. 18. All five Barry County varsity football teams are looking to bounce back from defeat ±is Friday. The Thomapple Kel­ logg boys get one last shot at an OK Black Conference win on Friday in Middleville as the Trojans take on an Ottawa Hills team that is also 0-4 in the conference so far this fall. A tough stretch for the Delton Kellogg team doesn’t get any easier this week as the Panthers are on their home turfto take on Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division leading Schoolcraft. The Eagles are 4-0 in conference play so far this fall and 6-1 overall. Lakewood gets to step outside the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division for a week before their traditional season-ending match-up with Ionia. The 'Vikings will head to Central Michigan University to take onNewaygo on the Chippewas’ turf. The bailgame was originally planned to be played at Davenport University in Caledonia, but those plans fell through. Kick-off is set J I 7 5 5 4 4 2 2 0 L 1 1 2 4 4 5 6 L 0 1 2 3 6 7 L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 L 0 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 4 4 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE K LOSSES 4 3 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 4 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 6 5 5 3 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 3 5 5 6 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 6 4 4 4 3 2 1 0 I ♦- 1 >5' . J «- 1. I: J . t ibe «)(# V 5^- * SJ» •»- si* )C^ tiiia .1 15^*^ » e. Naiiui*®?. o (812. i? Jigra^ • c w £ J i-rrs’^E^' I z «ai rr <* 1 J isctsiisste^'^ i'fflipiiiifelismpi 'Mtexar IB ‘a2s:i9CL’»-^- ■T I -WSx CsierSie«3iR3isidici& I al W nBt'jai ini Jr (iie Waites a: ■I -SiS a V* a t ■« be^ w ■ V ** Olivet 21, Lakewood 10 Maybe the Vikings should try an early start time more often, because they got their best work done before 7 p.m. Kicker Lucas Steward drilled a 36-yard field goal and Michael Goodemoot re­ turned an interception for a touchdown to give the Lakewood varsity football team a 10-0 lead during its 2024 homecoming contest with visiting Olivet Friday. The Eagles rallied after the quick start by the Vikings and scored the game’s 31 .ij—* Holland Christian 43, Thornapple Kellogg 42 Anow6-1 Holland Christian team just narrowly managed to pull out a 43-42 victory over a now 1 -6 Thomapple Kel­ logg squad in Holland in an OK Black Conference contest. TK scored to go up 42-35 with 73 sec­ onds left to play, but it left just enough time for the Maroons to hit a handful of passes to the sidelines, eventually get­ ting a first-and-goal with nine seconds remaining from the Trojan two-yardline. Senior Maroon quarterback Evan Abberger connected with senior tight end Gabe Konfara for a touchdown pass at the goal-line, and then with six seconds on the clock the Maroons took the lead on a do-or-die, two-point pass. The Trojans were chasing the Maroons all evening. A 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Micah Dock to Zach Eldridge with a little over four minutes to go in the third quarter sparked the Trojans who were down two touchdowns before the score, 28-14. The Trojans had 423 yards of offense including 320 yards on the ground, and it could have been more if not for a couple turnovers. 4 *t at', V 1^1 ^:.a. 46 .W»w Jstejf 1.1 PI kMk V'V- neani-:^ Ssg; I n I®- * ’A . 4 •• i 53tBl[ £' See BOUNCE on 11 •l ■ ■■ X * % J 1 w 3 . tI • A* •' > > r « t I I 4 J WIKK Cini ll: I 9 K" ■ if 1 •«r «l. /'• ' B / / J? f I Iff k*» .< I !• «* ? . “A 0 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 Siwe % J 4 > li r' 1 9 4. a . A «* .4- b ■«£■ .«» «k.^' f . 1 I t jr I s I tC K Jk a a I ' h. BOUTHWEBTBM ffHLRIC CONFOHCE VALifY Saugatuck Schoolcraft Lawton Coloma Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta tt 5 5 4 2 2 2 L 1 1 2 4 4 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 .V iv 1 ( I I H The Saxons' Deondre Mathis (20) bac. ca™a Ha„p,o„ XSSS gS w t J I 1 �www.HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER 11 Thursday, October 17, 2024 J s I z x*— % L a 9 r W _ *1 t 1/9 /* I 1 I A 1 * 1 9 «r. M Oil 1 I4 ) L. t. < /■I ■Z*’ fl 9 Ite. k fee* iA I '*9 s >i« ■l' I X V •* New Lakewood varsity football coach Tim Swore talks things over with senior Christian Harton (4) and others during a break in the action against Olivet Friday at Unity Field. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOZ/NSHIP OF RUTLAND TO: **£?*»££ * Kis The Saxons' Jett Barnum (8) pulls in a pass with no time left on clock to end ^e first half with Harper Creek’s Nehemiah Wert (8) contesting Friday in Battle Creek Photo by Perry Hardin i 'i . J’ankSaooijiartfflacbbr^^^ wasl-of-SpssiffiMjzrdsffiiliboth C(®5)leiioKS[ifaJ?tiBm w sn 5257! Harper Crtd ffceJeach (fils four touchdowns sill tuofoiDt coa^rrsion jyjjj Stt ® bw Med 2295 aw a 1 .J ^1 IS 0 4 i *■ * - . • to* I IV* siiiileoftlK a t jw, 2 [jam-high sh I 4 4 9 I 4 2 4 iiinr tn tIJJ 4 b 4 •f ft 1 I'l 1 • ■ H» 9 1. 1 * f •; nai V. J j 0 £ I BOUNCE final three touchdowns for a 21-10 win in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action at Unity Field. The Vikings did all their scoring in the final six minutes of the first half, and before the intermission in which the Vi­ kings’ crowned Seth Cobb and Madalynn Hubbell their2024 homecoming king and queen, the Eagles got seven points back on a six-yard touchdown pass from Trip Burkett to Ty Evert. Lake wood led 10-7 at the half. Olivet took the lead on a pair of touch­ down runs by big back Caleb Waffle in the second half. He broke through the line and then barreled over an overmatched 00 Viking defender around the five-yard-line twice first on a 15-yard run a minute into jass. the fourth quarter and then again from 13 yards out with 4:49 to play in the game. rs\i The Viking defense was stout in the fi? second half, but the Lake wood offense lost a pair of fumbles. Lakewood put gomthethirii^spaikedibeTn^ together one strong late drive, but even­ i*l»were(k«Titotoidjb;5trfir tually had it stall out around the Eagle the score, M 20-yard-line. Carter Slewart powered much of the Hie Trojans had Viking attack rushing 21 times for 90. inchidiiig 320)(irds oo eJe™!aii He and Waffler were both loads for the cotildhavebiw^afri# opposing defenders to try and tackle, and w. more than a handful of times the officials just had to whistle forward progress stalled because a crowd of defenders stall time couldn’t take the big backs to the turf. Seth Willette added 12 rushes for 48 yards for Lakewood. Ethan Goodemoot had a team-high seven tackles for the Vikings. Reading 53, Maple Valley 26 »<» It was back and forth, but not until the Lions spotted Reading a 32-0 lead in the first half. (IV Reading took a 53-26 win over the visiting Maple Valley varsity football team in Big 8 Conference action Friday. The loss drops the Lions to I -5 in con­ ference play so far this season while the Rangers even their conference mark at 3-3. The Lions finally got a little spark in ; the final two minutes of the first half as ' Jakeb McDonald connected with Jimmy Wiggs on an 81-yard touchdown pass that had the Lions within 32-6 at the break, but Grant Penny picked off* a pass ■ for die Rangers in the first minute of the second half and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown to squash some of the Lions’ . comeback hopes. I McDonald finished the bailgame with L four touchdowns passes. He connected // - with Teegen McDonald for a 24-yard score and a 41 -yard TD, and threw a 12' yard TD pass to Jackson Burpee. The Lions finished the game with I91 yards through the air, and 286 overall. The Lion defense couldn't slow down the a Ranger rushing attack though. Reading had 384 yards on the ground I and 517 yards oftotal offense. Luke Strine had 22 caries for 199 yards to lead the Ranger offense. Brayden Wright added six carries for 96 yards and Carter Bassage had six rushes for 61 yards. Bassage and Strine had two touchdown runs each. Wright started the scoring 23 ' seconds in with an 83-yard TD run. Bas­ sage added a 53-yard TD run and Strine a ' three-yard TD run before the first quarter was through. Bassage completed all seven of his pass attempts for 133 yards. Jimmy Wiggs had 12 rushes for 59 yards for the Lion offense. Jakeb Mc­ Donald was 8-of-20passingfor 191 yards i&m « ♦ ♦ t 1 lUltk OrtSnance #2024-194 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland f'hartor ^“5 proposed ordinance includes the fotowmg proposed amendments of the designated artJdes/sections within Chapter 220, m summary; §220-2-2 (Defertws) of the Rutland Charter Towrsfvp Code (Zonng) pertaining to defimbons of used n the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended to revise the ensttog defimbons for I { COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Continued from Page 10 k BARRY I it and 'Yard Reouifed Std^RearJ^rnnt* »n niirate imca the terms BuWing/Stnjcture Setback' ; and 'Yard Requirod Side-Rear-Fronf to ndicate those terms are generally synonymous as used m the Zoning Ordinance and two interceptions. Wiggs finished the night with four receptions for 111 yards. Jakeb McDonald had ten tackles for ±e Lion defense. Penny had nine and Alex Shepard added six. The Lions are now 2-5 overall this season. 2. §220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) pertaining to the Schedule of Regulations ra TOosed to te amended to revise the existing ‘Minimum Yard Rer^irements’ columns caption for the purpose of danfying that ninifnum yard* requirements and mrtmum ’setback' requirements to add a proposed new footnote 8 to the ‘Minimum Lot WWth purpose of reiterating an applicable lot width requirement is meastfed at both »»:i the ‘front lot line' and the ‘building line'. 3. §220-2-2 (Definitions) of the Rutland Charter Ttwnship Code (Zoning) pertaii^ to definitions of terms used in the Zoning Ordinana is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definition for the term 'Utility-Scale Solar Energy Electnoty Generating Facility* to align that definition with STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO. 24-602-CH HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ESTATE OF JAY WILLIAM PORTEOUS BY Julianna Bisaccio, its Personal Representative Plaintiff, a change in state law; and to clarify the existing definition for the term ‘Essentel Services' is not intended to include any electnoty generating facility. This proposed ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.ruflandtcwnship ofa) This proposed ordinance will be considered for adopbon by the Township Board at its next regular meeting on November 13.2024 commencing at 7 00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall Rutend Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requinno auxiliary aids Of services should contact the Township. vs. GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A Pennsylvania Corporation Defendants. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road,Hastings, Michigan 49058 Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff______ __ Telephone; (269)948-2194 T WNSWP RUTLAND CHARTER o BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: GMAC Mortgage Corporation At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan on the 27th day of Sept., 2024. PRESENT: HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, Probate Judge Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendant, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, shall file a Notice of Interest in the above captioned case in real property commonly known as; 3129 Loop Cami, Middleville, Michigan 49333, more fully described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST % OF SECTION 26, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMinAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2024-193 as appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its October 9,2024 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board al a regular meeting on November 13,2024 commencing at 7;00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Rutland Charier Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. Fonnat note—this proposed ordinance is prepared in ‘legislative formal: new verbiage pro­ posed to be added is shown in bold type; any existing verbiage proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN SOUTHEAST’/4, which IS N89°54’20"W, 955.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE N89’54’20"W. 285.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. THENCE NOO^'OO’E, 594,0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST U. THENCE S89‘’54'20"E. 285.0 FEET, THENCE SOO’OO’W, 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST %, SECTION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST WHICH IS NOO’ HI 'E. 800.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE N89''54'20"W, 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST THENCE SOO^OO’W. 206.0 FEET; THENCE N89''54'20"W. 1295.0 FEET; THENCE NOOWE, 66. FEET; THENCE S89''54'20"E. 284.0 FEET; THENCE NOO-’OO'E. 1012.20 FEET; THENCE N89°50'24"E. 66.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST THENCE SOOWW, 1012.50 FEET; THENCE S89®54’20"E. 845.0 FEET; THENCE NOO’OO'E 200.0 FEET; THENCE S89"54'20"E. 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOO’OO'W. 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 14 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-14-026-013- III by November 14.2024 to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on December 4th, 2024 at 3;30 in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest QMAC Mortgage Corporation may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed in this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear in the Barry County Circuit Court at that date and time. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-193 TAINING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend §193-12 of Chapter 193 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (sewers and sewage disposal) with respect to connection to a public system. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS; 11 k §193-12 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, captioned ’Connection to system’, is hereby amended to read as follows; “§ 193-12. Connection to system. A. It is hereby determined and declared that public sanitary sewers are essential to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the Township and that all premises on which structures in which sanitary sewage originates or are situated shall connect to the system at the earliest reasonable date as a matter for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the Township. Therefore, all premises on which structures are situated or t me situated and from which sanitary sewage originates and as to which sewer services of the system shall be available within 200 feet shall connect to said system as follows; (1) Structures or premises emitting sewage prior to sewer services becoming avail­ able shall connect within 18 months from the date of notice of such availability by the appropriate Township official or its agent following notice from the Michigan Department of Public Health, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, or other governmental authority with jurisdiction, that the private septic/sewer system on or otherwise serving the premises has failed and/or no longer complies with al) applicable requirements for such a system to be used (2) Structures or premises which began emitting sewage after a public sewer line was constructed shall connect prior to emitting sewage. 6. Seid nNotification and enforcement of this section shall be in conformity with Act 368 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1978, as may be amended, and any other applicable statute HvlTvO Ui Urv I Uvllv VI IVIlUUyOVT vi I 4. Oq QHI^IRJCU. Editor's Note: See MCL § 333.12751 et seq.' Honorable William M. Doherty (P41960) Drafted By; Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby re­ Tripp. Tagg & Storrs. Attorneys at Law pealed. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after publication as required by law 202 South Broadway Robin Hawthorne. Cleric Hastings, Michigan 49058 Rutland Charter Townshin (269) 948-2900 1 �SI Il 4 i t r . * ■w .h I 12 — --------- ------- Viking tennis squad wins handful at regional tourney and fell to Portland’s Tejan Virk 6-3.6-2 in the teci-Hid round of action. Virk fell in the semifinals to Gollapalli who closed the first singles flight action with a 6-4. 7-5 win over Lansing Catholic's Noah West in the finals. At second doubles. Lakewood's learn of Taym Cu.saek and Ana Grant scored a de fault win over Durand before fall ing in round iwo against the Laton Rapids learn of Aiden Rochester and Jude Hokanson. Rochester and Hokanson won a pair of tiebreakers to advance lo the semifi­ nals. They outscored Cusack and Grant 7-6(71. 7-6(2|. The Vikings' Michel Fortier and Jed Lab at third doubles look a 6-4, 5-7,6-1 win over Ealon Rapids' Charley Sawyer and Jordan Cochrane before falling in round two to the team of Jacob Payne and Ben Palinski. The Lakewood fourth doubles team of Brandon Friedhoff and Austin Wilt took a 5-7. 6-0,6-2 win over Pennfield's Austin Manchester and Cixjpcr Rilenburg in their first round showdown. Lansing Catholic's Dominic Taylorand Alex Frank bested the Viking duo in round two. Portland’s Max Weller and Camden Calkins won the first doubles flight and Williamston took the other three doubles titles. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ihc Lakewood varsity boss' tennis team finished in a tic lor sixth w ith seven points .11 its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division4 Regional loumamcni hosted by Portland Jhursday. Oct. 10. rhe top three teams from the regional. Lansing Catholic. Williamston and Port­ land all qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Disision 4 Bovs' Tennis finals which will be held Oct. 21-22 at the Midland Jennis Center as well as Masing Chris­ tian sophomore Stephen CioHapalli who won the first singles flight at the regional in Portland I.ansing Catholic won the regional title w ith 25 points ahead of Williamston 23. Portland 19, Lansing Christian 13. Eaton Rapid.s 8. Flint Powers Catholic 7. Lakewood 7. Ovid-Elsie 5. Pennfield 3 Durand 1 and Chesaning 0. The lop finish for the Vikings came from the first doubles team of Ian Cole and Kadcn Rohrbacher which reached the semifinals. They had an opening round bye and then pulled off a 4-6. 6-4. 6-3 win over the Pennfield duo of sophomores Treven LcBreton and Johnny Franks. Cole and Rohrbacher were bumped from the bracket by the Lansing Catholic team of Kiernan Bradford and Connor McGuire 6-L 6-3 in the semi's. The Vikings had a few three-set wins. Senior second singles player James MacKenzie look down Chesaning ju­ nior Jeff Erickson 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to open their day, but MacKenzie then ran into Portland senior Damien LeDu in the quarterfinals. LeDu scored a 6-0,6-0 win over MacKenzie on his way to a regional championship at their flight. Lansing Catholic players won the other two singles flights. Dominic Perez took the third singles title and Hayden Riley won al number four. Senior Sydney Tefft had a default win over Chesaning in the opening round and then fell 6-2, 6-1 to Riley in the second round. Lakewood first singles player senior Rei ly Teigeler had an opening round bye V ’< k K V I I f V t 1 1 K I Ito * Senior first singles player Reily Teigeler and the Lakewood varsity boys' tennis team capped off its season at the MHSAA L.P D4 Regional hosted by Portland last week. File photo City of Hastings The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning Woodlawn Meadows Planned Unit Development modification and final site plan approval for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village II for property located at 1813 N, East Street parcel #08-55-155-10200. The Planning Commission will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of 32 detached site condominiums. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday November 4,2024 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Rb. k f. < f 4^ ■I * r r a'V^» ■ ■t. J f I c pc. ..■-*:■. fi ’ * ** 1 •J Iii a_. • J ’ J * *****W^T * I /• 1.^ V 1 OH 1^. ▼ f ■ ■. V — * >1 I*’ k b I *' •i i t I « t ' "M V* 1 t / J w .e NORTH sr:z » MIX .w • iSS^ ra s k r I I aJ • f * I Wilkinson wins regional tennis championship Brett Bremer isr J u cr s 4 itf LJ th 1 A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468. WZ 5 Z' J V .V i 1 if I [ 9 r ♦ 1 'ii V ft 41 I 4 n /4 * < ■» Ji' k ) Thornapple Kellogg senior third singles player Franklin Wilkinson celebrates winning a flight championship at the Trojans' MHSAA I r;-» I? L.P Division 3 Regional in Holland Friday. Oct. 11 Photo provided South Christian and East Grand Rapids finished lied atop the day's standings with 20 points each and qualified for the slate finals and Unity Christian also qualified for the state finals with 14 points. Zeeland East placed fourth with 13 points ahead of Zeeland West 12, Holland 8, Thomapple Kellogg 7, Grand Rapids Christian 7, Hamilton 4, Wayland 3 and Otsego 2. Zeeland East first singles player Brady Schanski also qualified for the slate finals from the regional with his runner-up finish to Owings at first singles. Owings took a 6-3,7-5 win in that first singles championship. East Grand Rapids had Mikey Beusse win the third singles title and Unity Christian’s Cole Buskard took the fourth singles title. South Christian won second and third doubles titles. East Grand Rapids won at first doubles. icO^ ♦A fcf ’"’is' agpif^ , lyCSff ialifwillw n tt^snsi ai^ jjjsa'jsa ANN' TO' Saxons and Vikes part of brutal D3 golf regional Brett Bremer Sports Editor How lough was the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls’ Golf Re­ gional the Vikings competed in at Pi­ geon Creek Golf Course in West Olive Wednesday? Grand Rapids Christian, a team ranked third in the state in Division 3 entering the postseason, could only keep within nine strokes of the last of the three state qualifying teams from the regional. Top ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central won the regional title with a stellarscoreof317 strokes. AGrandRapids South Christian team that enters the postseason ranked fifth in D3 was second with a score of 351 and Hudsonville Unity Christian was third with a score of 358. The Eagles were fourth at 367. The top three teams and top three girls not on those teams at the regionals across the lower peninsula this week earn spots in the Oct. 18-19 MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Girls Golf Finals which will be played at Bedford Valley Golf Club. Hastings beat out the Lakewood ladies by one stroke as the two teams finished in eighth and ninth place respectively at their 12-team regional tourney. Powered by a 47 on the front nine, Haslings freshman Lilli Edger led her squad with a 97. Junior Sophia Green­ field, playing in the number one spot all season for the Saxons, finished her year off with a score of 101 strokes. Hastings also got a 117 from junior Ellie Cousins and a 121 from freshman Ryann-Lynn Cole among its top four scores. Junior Galatea Archbold led the Lake­ wood team with a score of 103 that had TOWS.4 btriK SpGfSfisbr her 28th in the day’s individual stand­ ings. Pars on the par-3 seven and 17th helped power Archbold to the top of the Viking scorecard. Lakewood senior Ellie Benham wasn’t far behind Archbold, shooting a 105. She had pars on a couple par-3’s too, number two and 11 after an early one on the par-4 15th hole. The Viking team also got a 112 from junior Liz Markwart and a 117 from sophomore Avery Farrell. Holland Christian was fifth in the day’s team standings with a score of 393 followed by Portland 409, Hopkins 418, Hastings 436, Lakewood 437, Hamilton ■jj 445, Ionia 485 and Allegan NTS. The three individual state qualifiers from the included the day’s individual champion, Grand Rapids Christian junior Lillian O’Grady, who shot an Linda Perin City Clerk J Wisffloftster IkPhiiiiiCiii fiiitHanfcrj WAfe *®li Gju I® PWalcaa ife 'St** i 5ia! I J even-par-72 and her senior teammate Kiera Bishop who scored an 88. The third individual state qualifier was Holland Christian senior Elizabeth Van Dusseldorp who scored a 90. Catholic Central won the regional title with all five of its girls shooting 83 or better. Junior Kelsey Preston, junior Margaret Deimel and senior Claire Sullivan each shot a 79 to tie for second individually. The Cougars also got an 80 from junior Sofia Piccione and an 83 from senior Ava Wisinski. South Christian was led to its run- I «■ Ji. IXlis ner-up team finish by an 85 from senior Madeline Peacock and 88s from junior Anna Marcusse and senior Avery Koster. Unity Christian was powered by an 80 from senior Evelyn Kwiatkowski and an 86 from senior Ella Sage. fi The buck stays boro! Invest In Your Community, I ' 'W-- s u Group / I ( I 1J Spend It hern. Knop It bora. t / s Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg junior third singles player Franklin Wilkinson won an individual regional title a.s the TK varsity boys’ tennis learn placed seventh at the M HSA A Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional hosted by Holland Friday. Wilkinson knocked off Zeeland West’s Xander Engelsman 6-4.6-2 in the championship match. Wilkinson was the number two seed at their flight behind South Christian's Ben Vo.s who Engelsman upset in three sets in the semifinals. Wilkinson opened his day with a 6-3, 6-2 win over East Grand Rap­ ids’ Asher Pereira and then defeated Wayland’s Chesney Hudson 6-3,6-0 in the semifinals. He ends his season with a 24-5 overall record. TK senior first singles player Kameron Nichols finished the season with more than 20 wins too with a record of 22-3. Nichols, the third seed at first singles, knocked off Otsego senior Flo Riquelme 6-4. 6-2 in the second round. East Grand Rapids senior An­ drew Owings beat Nichols 6-4,6-2 in the semifinal round and then went on to win the first singles championship. TK senior Aidan Dudik at second singles put up a good fight in his second singles second round match against South Christian’s Joe Maas, but fell 7-5, 7-5 in the end. At fourth singles, TK’s Anson Verlinde fell in a tough match 6-3,7-5 with Wayland junior Jacob VanDuine. The fourth doubles duo of Mark Gielincki and Samuel Teachout had the Trojans’ lone doubles victory. They knocked off Otsego’s Simon Pobocik and Dillon Campbell 6-0, 7-5 and then fell to the top seeded team from Holland that went on to win the regional fourth doubles title. East Grand Rapids won three flight championships, South Christian two. and TK, Holland and Unity Christian one each. 6 (0 A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WOODLAWN MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL i/’- WWW HasrtngsBonner^om . ■ BANNER Thursdoy, October 17, 2024 0 1 �* I X. 1 A ft WWW HastingsBonner mm IbE HASTINGS BAimER Thursday, October 17, 2024 13 Short-handed TK can’t keep comeback rolling a Brett Bremer Sports Editor Stopping goals with 11 guys on the this fall for TK with a collection ofmost­ ly defensive minded guys around him. We gave up significantly less goals this season than last season,” Kiel said. Defensively, Naie [Shoemaker], and Jordan [Rowley], Juan [Aguiar], Kylan [Pratt] and Pejlon [Forman], all those guys back there, Owen, they did a much betterjob this season and it was j ust more cohesive and better.” The TK boys had five shutouts defen­ sively and finished the year with a 10-9-1 overall record. The Eagles advanced to score a 4-1 over Plainwell in the district semifinals Monday and are 14-6-1 overall this season heading into a match with the 18-1-2, third-ranked, South Christian Sailors Saturday, Oct. 19, at Grand Rapids Christian High School. HLIHIM I b .0 p. r I f* X’x. L 1 ) A-J » / * r J • 1 L t I I 1 i! 1 <1 11 ffeedf r. ''’tst Ij ■ Chriitiaji 1 u . J.,' x Otijiai 11] ? -witiij. V ', I fiteit mi niuWks '2 is Hi iSaarjfig Si*'** ” if,?"* ,i u ( ?• 'flisecad« i J i < Ik Xi " "9 • a -It A '■ brutal D3 golf regiona Brett Bremer Sports Editor ^dMila 1 ad or oral alateplaii ber.linlfieiiipnlr'iibil® Siel taei Sfrtfittf Hoff tori ®as M toff'cf liejKdpoBfrArcl^toilif^^* GolfC«BB«’esK»w farbetolVdiWWI®* KOflCfCCk' KetolaV' h55-15^1O2ng^ffUnal ijelii r.] toi ft* .ocd jigitrert I NolkiJ Chfistian illJh ® * .■j: It was a stupendous weekend for the local divers in Ypsilanti for the annual MISCA Meet. Grand Rapids Gator sophomore Lydia Slagel was the runner-up in a field of33ofthc stale’s top divers with an 11-dive score of 372.65 points. She finished behind only Oxford senior Tristan Krajearski who had a total of 411 points at the end of the competition in the Eastern Michigan University diving well. There were three seniors and two youngsters in the lop five at the end of the competition. Hastings freshman Aubrey Yarger, the only freshman to participate in the MISCA diving com­ petition, placed fifth with 348.25 points. A A « 3 * • * •V. 1 f * < Thornapple Kellogg junior Diego Rodas works to get the ball from Grand Rapids Christian senior Boris Lalic during the first half of their MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Grand Rapids Christian High School Wednesday Oct 9 Photo by Brett Bremer k r. A card) with about six minutes to go for another foul. His exit cut the Trojan numbers to nine on the field at that point in their comeback bid as sophomore Brandon Veiling had already been shown a red card for colliding with Eagle senior Peter Borst who was breaking in mostly free on the Trojan net after what proved to be a supremely well-timed run onto a ball ahead from Cassiday. TK senior goalkeeper Owen Comer dove to his left to swat away the PK at­ tempt awarded to Borst at that moment, 14 minutes into the second half, and then Slagel was one of two Gators at the meet. Senior teammate Abigail Dumond was 1 Sth in the diving com­ petition with a score of 305.30. Krajearski is the top returning diver from last year’s MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals, which were also held at EMU last November. She was third behind a pair of seniors in the DI diving competition a year ago. Slagel and Dumond were both state qualifiers too in 2023. The Gator girls will dive at the MH­ SAA L.P. Division 1 Regional hosted by Zeeland next month trying to earn a spot at the state finals. Yarger will get the chance to dive at the Division 2 Regional hosted by Grand Rapids Northview. lunged out onto the rebound. The Trojans managed to not allow another goal when down to ten or even nine guys on the field, but chances on their own offensive end were few and far between at that point. Cassiday had already scored his third goal of the game nine minutes into the second half, knocking a lasered center­ ing pass from teammate Liam Jansen by Comer. Kiel said Biltawi likely ends the sea­ son as the Trojans’ top goal scorer and leader in assists. A natural distributor, he had to become more of a scoring threat « ■ Iff*’ The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning a conditional rezoning request from GSDQ Property, LLC for property located at 1220 West State Street. The Planning Commission will consider the proposed conditional rezoning of said property^ from B-2 Gen­ eral Business District to D-2 Industrial District, The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024 in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. > I M'S I Ft I 1 i r * J r w I » I • fl « J ,» > ■'?**•'?« Thornapple Kellogg senior goalkeeper Owen Corner chats with Grand Rapids Christian senior Peter Borst at the penalty spot before saving a PK off the foot of Borst during the second half of the Eagles' 3-1 win over the Trojans in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament Wednesday at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Photo by Brett Bremer Mm Sailors too much for Saxons in district soccer opener I* K i 4 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL REZONING OF PROPERTY HiSGP^’ j *7^ r w Enormous point totals for area divers at EMU J ♦ >« f * wkiUs. -VWTDUNn lU an PLAN ►. I . <• r field has been a fairly successful endeavor for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys soccer team this fall. Scoring them with 11 guys has been a challenge against top opponents Scoring them with 10 is even tougher. Scoring them with nine is near impossible. GrandRapidsChristianendedtheTrojans 2024 varsity boys’ soccer season A With a 3-1 win in the MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Grand Rapids Christian High School Wednesday, Oct. 9 The most ulented fellow on the field, C hristian senior John Cassiday, scored all three Eagle goals. His team led 2-0 in the first half before senior midfielder Simeon Biltawi curled a shot into the left side of the net from the lop of the 18 for TK late in the first half. The Eagle lead was jusi 2-1 at the intermission. The Trojans for the most part defended well, containing the Eagles while they held a clear possession advantage. The boys played well going in at the half 2-1, the first 20 minutes we were a little slow, but the boys got the pressure and got what they needed and put it up and Sim hit a beautiful strike at the end there to pul us up there in a good spot, TK head coach Andrew Kiel said, "but the first 15-20 minutes we didn’t gel good enough pressure and maybe we gave them too much respect. They were able to get a couple through bails and get a couple things in, but the boys never gave up and fought. It was kind of like the season. “We have had a couple tough losses. There were a couple of times we didn’t start the game well, but the boys fought back in and something didn't go our way. That is life at soccer. Biltawi’s senior season was a few minutes shorter than he would have liked. He was shown a yellow card after tripping up an Eagle from behind midway through the first halfand wound up getting a second yellow {thus a red I r II * im . 4 w I I lA a « « Brett Bremer Sports Editor 5^ 41^*' I > »*i*'i<* ^1 1/ t I I I MPR rankings and we know now we have to play a little bit tougher teams to The Saxons had a winning record this season, but the new Michigan Power Rankings put the Saxons as the eighth seed in their eight-team MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 District Tournament this season. That pul the Hastings varsity boys* soccer team up against No. 3-ranked South Christian in the opening round of the state tournament last week, and the big, talented Sailors took an 8-0 win over the Saxons al South Christian High School Thursday. South Christian will face Grand Rapids Christian Saturday, Oct. 19, in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Grand Rapids Christian High School after both teams won their district semi­ final match-ups Monday. The Eagles, who beat Thornapple Kellogg in their opening round match last week, beat Plainwell 4-1 in the semi’s. South Chris­ tian knocked off Wayland 7-1. “Going into it, we knew it,” Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson said. “They went to this new system this year, this get our MPR rating up. Il came back to bite us, we had a winning record, but yet it came back to bile us.” The Sailors scored their eighth and final goal a little less than 15 minutes t <■ * i T* ; 1 0 ♦ va ’1 s into the second half Thursday. “They were just big, really big and really physical,” Hokanson said. “They were really technical on the ball. They overwhelmed us in our defensive third, in their attacking third. It was just too much for my boys to match up against.” South Christian led the match 5-0 at the half. Will Kuiphofscored three goals and Ethan White, Wyatt Sall, Ike Kwaantes, Bryce Kilbourne and Brock Hoekwater had the other Sailors goals. The Saxons end the 2024 season with a 10-9 record. South Christian enters the district final with an 18-1-2 mark with its only loss a 3-1 defeat to 12th-ranked Forest Hills Central in the season opener back in August. A copy of the proposed changes and map are available for public inspection from 9.00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 Linda Perin City Clerk » II t A I �* 4’ L' ■ *• « •2 I I- >' www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 17, 2024 B Allegan one goal better than DK boys in district soccer game Brett Bremer Sports Editor *4 The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team finished the 2024 season at .500 with an 8-8-2 record. The Panthers were bested 2-1 by visiting Allegan in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 3 District Tour­ nament Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Delton. It was the closest of the district’s three opening round games last week. ParchmentknockedoffHopkins5-l and South Haven took a 7-1 win over Comstock in the other opening round match-ups. Fennville, the district’s top seed, and South Haven were set to play for the district championship in Fennville Wednesday, Oct. 16. Fennville won its semifinal round match to open the district tournament over Parchment 6-2 Monday. South Haven took a 1-0 win over Allegan in their semifinal match Wednesday in Fennville. The winner of Wednesday’s district championship game advances to next week’s regional round of the state tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central. a J *5 a A I E *4«rwc»s f>i^NrHe * .1 1 s. Mi .. . •4 i * i r f V- I > 1 I V J 11 I V I •% >*4 I I: r '1 V «c A ♦ >♦ I- ■ . Delton Kellogg’s Lewin Raub (11) settles throw in pass in front of > * c I *4f I 4 > JA**- ITT/ •r i a * 'rT- 4 Sr1' 4 -^ Allegan's Noah Greig (22) during their MHSAA Division 3 District opener in Delton Wednesday, Oct. 9 Photo by Perry Hardin ^*0 Delton Kellogg's Austyn Lipscomb (3) makes a run upfield chased by Allegan captain Luke Wedge (16) during their district match Oct. 9 in Delton. Photo by Perry Hardin w e 1^ <* iMk ..Si Saxon Simmons inks pians to run for Cornerstone teams Brett Bremer Sports Editor I country personal record, for a 5K, last month at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational where he turned in a time of 16 minutes 19 seconds. “I was thrilled. I wasn’t expecting that. My goal was high ]6:20’s,” Sim­ mons said. He said he ran about 325 miles this summer to improve his senior season times, with one or two hill-repeat days and some long slow runs of five to six miles in a with. I knew all our captain leaders, like Riley [Shults] were leaving, so I had to step up,” Simmons said. He said he has enjoyed the leadership role. There are only four other Hastings varsity cross country runners who have ever been faster than Simmons. He wasn’t even sure he wanted to be a run­ ner in middle school, but his classmate and teammate Micah Johnson talkeSi him into going to a seventh grade cross! country practice. He did sprints and the: shot put as a sixth grader on the Saxon track and field team, but didn’t feel like he was finding much success. By eighth grade, he was the HMS track MVP run­ ning distance races. R> The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship is ahead this afternoon at Charlton Park, and an MHSAA Regional at South Christian Oct. 26, and ideally a' run at Michigan International Speedway for Hastings senior Brandon Simmons. There are certainly runs for Corner­ stone University in his future. Simmons signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Golden Eagles Monday afternoon at Hastings High School, joined by his parents. Corner­ stone coach Jason Schalk and a couple dozen of his Hastings track and field and cross country programs. He plans to run cross country and track and field for the Eagles. <*1 I £‘3 4J iV i 5 V « . niW f ♦ 4 9 * « 9i IT I Hastings senior Brandon Simmons, seated right next to teammate Micah Johnson, is joined by his classmates and teammates in the Hastings High School library Monday as he signs his letter of intent to join the Cornerstone University Men's Cross Country and Track and Field programs. Photo by Brett Bremer a • y w Position Opening Property Appraiser or Senior Property Appraiser Barry County Equalization is accepting applications for a full-time Property Appraiser with Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO), or ability to achieve certification within 1 year, OR a Senior Property Appraiser with a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) certification. ri “They gave me a pretty good schol­ arship offer and it is faith-based, which was a pretty big factor for me,” Simmons said. “And, 1 really connected with the coach. Those were the big three. He just really wanted me and tried hard to get me, and you could tell what he is building ft UP- 2 I there is something special. He texted me pretty much every day asking how my day was going and stuff.” Simmons said he started going on the hunt for a place to run collegiality last winter when he felt like his times were good enough to compete. He set his cross •up’’'’* bl ’x et 9 ^3®* 9^ Sii;-.l!ttll® Mil I9!?5^ Igt I <wf<^ ■I ? era:®'♦ L-e leCliK:?* j i3in‘W' CocW®* w w’* SEP hi 3.'^.^^* 9. MS 51 J ® ri t jSl«G3Pc^-^^ * a«tc ' , IS'WES t ♦ r 11 J ■'< ■ 1 On-the-job training for someone seeking a new career in property assessment administration with potential for professional development. Excellent career-launching opportunity for an individual with heightened attention to detail and strong analytical, proactive and resourceful skills. Must be able to in­ teract with the public, both in an office environment and outdoors. Valid Michigan Drivers License required. The successful applicant will assist with col­ lection of land and budding information through on-site property inspections, data entry utilizing CAMA software and cellular applications, and anal­ yses of sale data and studies. Full job descriptions and requirements are available at www.barrycounty. org/public_infonnation Property Appraiser Beginning Wage: $19.97/Hour ($20.57/Hour beginning 1/1/2025) Senior Property Appraiser Beginning Wage: $28.52/ Hour ($29.38/Hour beginning 1/1/2025) Please note there is only one open position and it will be filled with one of the above listed positions based on applicant qualifications. Email cover letter and resume to: Meshia Rose, Bar^ County Equalization Director mrose@barrycounty.org Madden and Main set PRs again at SAC Championship race Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys were ninth and the girls tenth at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship Thurs­ day, Oct. 10, at US 131 Motorsports Park. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team was led by a 20th-pIace fin­ ish from sophomore Landon Madden. He ran a personal record time of 17 minutes 36.03 seconds. He cut more than half a minute off his previous PR to finish in less than 18 minutes for the first time ever. ■ Delton KelloggjuniorNick Muday ran his fastest race of the year to place 35 th in 18:47.33, which had him in the number two spot for the Panthers. Saugutuck won the boys’ race Thurs­ day with a score of 52 points followed by Black River 71, Hackett Catholic Prep 100, Bridgman 121, Schoolcraft 135, Parchment 178, Constantine 190, Watervliet 211, Delton Kellogg 261, Gobles 272, Martin 278, South Haven 294, Coloma 301 and Fennville 334. Hackett junior Marek Butkiewicz was the individual champ on the boys’ side with at time of 15:47.12. Watervliet Senior Daniel Majdujano was second in 16:27.43 and Bridgman senior Andrew Mabry placed third with a personal record time of 16:31.13. Senior Brock Hickerson was number three for the DK boys. He came in 68th with a time of 20:46.19. DK freshman Jace Hilton was 83rd in 21:33.11 and junior Deegan Castaneda placed 89th in 22:21.24. Castaneda set a PR on the day as did freshman teammate Malachi Martin who was 95th in 24:13.70. DK senior Kylie Main led the Panther girls’ team with a 17th-place time of 21:28.14 which improved her PR by almost 16 seconds. DK seniors Johanna Houtkooper and Jillian Leclercq both ran their fastest race of the season. Houtkooper was 46th in 23:26.53 and Leclercq 56th in 24:40.64. Delton Kellogg junior Elli Timmer­ man was 68th in 25:23.33 and DK soph­ omore Makayla Lutz placed 73rd with a PR of 26:37.78. Gobles won the girls' competition at the speedway with 63 points ahead of Saugatuck 71, Bridgman 72, Hackett 94, Schoolcraft 130, Martin 140, Kalamazoo Christian 141, Black River 181, Water­ vliet 209 and Delton Kellogg 225. 1 j kM ■ 9 I *. -«/' w .e A 1 I « A •» t J? 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Sheri Babcock, Clerk Johnstown Township National llonor.s Society Induction | Wednesd; B 13641 S.M-37Hwy »y, 11/6/24 6:oopin Battle Creek, Ml 49017 ? (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 ( I / I e ♦ I �4^ 4 1 4 www.HastingsBanner com r THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 1 7, v DK girls complete undefeated Brett Bremer SportsEditor j < 2024 15 SAC Central run *--------------------- L 15 w. 11* J : 1 I I J » 4 I* * •:f H ♦F 1 Ml 'A 1 L •< 4 k* r?- a A t n ri iti «s t i<5 L F • The Delton Kellogg varsity volb leyball team closed out a perfect 5-0 season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division with H a 20-25, 25-7, 25-18, 25-20 win at Martin Tuesday to clinch the confer* r r> ence championship. R w ■ The Panthers now get a tough test * 4 f I s' in a tri against the other two division .* winners from the SAC next Tuesday Oct. 22, likely facing Kalamazoo Christian and South Haven in Delton *‘It’s been a long road pro1 •’* Jflk. *4 gram-wise, but it really seems effort­ ■b J less with this specific group of girls. 4 1 5 Delton Kellogg head coach Erin w V X Thornton said of winning the confer­ j ence title. “They’ve really pul their time in this year, as we’ve changed our practice structure to add in more individual position work and strength and conditioning. They’re working 'fc/ hard and seeing the payoff. .I > We’ll come up against the only two 1 two losses in the SAC that we’ve had this year again, and see if we can show The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team celebrates its Southwestern Athletic TueMay after »™rg® how much had changed. We met K-Chrislian in our season opener, fol­ Close out a 5-0 season of conference duals. Photo provided lowed by South Haven as our second match, so it s a whole new ball game. four digs too. Stats weren’t available “We're going to give it all we’ve two sets. Wednesday morning for the Panthers’ got, and may the best team win. “We played belter the second match Tuesday night win over Martin. We’re not giving anything away at against the Bulldogs, but couldn’t They’ve really come together well, this point, we re going to earn what get one-up on them,” Thornton said. and I feel that they trust each other,” we can. “We ended losing in two, but I still Thornton said of her girls. “ Claire The Panthers took a 25-15, 25-20, feel like they played well. We were Wesolowski is moving the ball 25-20 win over Lawton in confer­ fighting out there, and that comes around great, and really getting each ence play last Thursday, Oct. 10, in out when they know they’ve got of the girls involved. Il’s going to be Delton. something to prove. It’s nice to play tough to replace her veteran-setter Keirslyn Kokx had eight kills on 18 against those teams sometimes that status.” you’ve just got to fight for ground on, attacks for the Panthers in that win At the Athens tournament on it energizes them to get a few more over the Blue Devils. She had two Saturday, the Delton Kellogg girls points than the last time. We weren’t blocks and served at a 100-percent took their pool with wins over Athens able to get our blocks up, and we accuracy loo. Coach Thornton said and Tekonsha, but then fell in a cross­ were giving a way a few free balls. it was “really nice to see her leading over contest with a quick Centreville We would gel back to even and then there.” team to head into bracket play as the lose 2-3 points to get down again.” Lana Hooker chipped in eight kills second seed. Before the contest with the big dogs and had two digs in the win over The Panthers beat Athens again in from around the SAC next week, the Lawton. Sophia Ferris had four aces the semifinals to get another shot al DK girls will face Allegan on the on just 16 service attempts and added Centreville, but lost in the finals in road today, Oct. 17. J 1 I. II 1^^ .1 I ( 9 L W ' .^1 k A/ 4 4 A k- • \ r # k ( r i ft si • r — s A . J Cr ?*55s I ] I 1 .1 t 1* • J ■ Hl _9 >1^ IP • f 9 —fj f ■ SsNi I ( 4 ! w A 10 11 Wr i)! < .-i. > ( Ik,*;; *) ** -YU w b hr j® i 9*1 MJ•ft T » 1 I f 4 tfartntSBB ♦> 4 *1 . 4 k L 1 IV t t » 1^* LL2 DK senior setter Claire Wesolowski (7) duels at the net with Lawton's Addy Smith (3) and Ava Witteveen (15) during their Thursday night SAC dual Photo by Perry Hardin > 1?' **W!w*aW £. I OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - SinoDsihtMeiniilK DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY •aatfeteHejs tatliitplateioiiiittli^'ls kreiifaHiiats!^ iHll aac hed tel to a xiitosbliefetiliefcEiKswR mtitiisWfflWiF Ekrfsiuheishiikiiij soodearilocMcprttEesetliiic^ mtenKS j ’'7 d. L <1 and Main j^ain at IWO spot SsifflJUCkffODtiKklp'flKnWS' 1 a I: J* ••• bfU fa 71W ® K5fflri)kwW«T, L I i w 4 1 X > ***S'** want W'.'f.SSt.saNii* •fc-* IlW I f Uli Delton Kellogg libero Rylee Foreman passes the ball during her team's SAC Central win over visiting Lawton Thursday, Photo by Perry Hardin 4 • iiunibff NOW HIRING Young setter assists Saxon varsity in win in GR Brett Bremer Sports Editor r M'S " I i,Of w The Hastings varsity volleyball team pulled out a five-set win at Ottawa Hills in a non-conference dual Monday. Both teams were a set down at one point. Ottawa Hills took the opening set 25-19 before the Saxons rallied for 25-20, 25-23 wins. The Bengals pulled out a 27-25 third set victory to extend the night to a fifth set in which the Saxons took a 15-12 victory. Hastings led that fifth set 11-3 before the Bengals picked things up. Bella i Friddle had a huge service run to power the Saxons in the end, a streak of eight straight points including an ace. She had two aces overall on the night and 21 serves. Hastings head coach Erin Slaughter said there was a lot of battling by her girls in those second and third sets where they took some control in the match. ‘Ottawa Hills had a couple of very good hitters, and Liliana Fox or Jordan Milanowki would dig up really ! and then the front row played I « ♦ ♦ it smart,” Slaughter said. “We would go up a couple of points; then they would go up a couple. Ava Noteboom, Rachael Hewitt, and Jordan Milanowski hit the ball very smart to keep us on a roll.” Noteboom and Hewitt both had 11 kills in the match. Milanowski fin­ ished with a team-leading 48 passes. Noteboom also had five blocks. Riley Gurtowsky led the Saxons in assists and Gabby Jusewicz contrib­ uted to the team’s assist total too with regular setter Hannah Sorensen out ill. Coach Slaughter was thankful the team had Jusewicz to pull up from the JV. Without another setter with us, this game would have been a different story,” Slaughter said. “She really stepped it up, as a sophomore and as someone who hasn’t gotten a chance to even practice with the team.” The Saxons were set to close out the Interstate-8 duals at home against Coldwater Wednesday, Oct. 16. The 1-8 Championship Tournament is set for Saturday, Oct. 26. The Saxons will be home again Tuesday, Oct. 22, to face Greenville. 44 ♦ ♦ • r vieuf Newspaper Group is seeking a MARKETING SPECIALIST Responsibilities include: • Advertising sales • Account management • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts • Attend networking events VIE Group email wsmith@mihomepaper.com 810-452-2622 ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer’s Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder �•! 16 I Thursday, October 1 2024 7, DK/HHS girls get win one on Conquer Cancer night I I the runner-up. A couple other freshmen were third and fourth in the diving with Wayland’s Ariana Longstreet third and DK/HHS’s Annabelle Kuck fourth. Yarger said she was really impressed with Longstreet’s performance - a gymnast who is new to diving for the Wildcats. The evening was a tune-up for Yarger who was set to be the DK/HHS team’s lone representative at the MISCA Meet at Eastern Michigan University over the weekend of Oct. 11 -12. As the only freshman in the field, Yarger dove her way to a fifth-place finish in the com­ petition between many of the top high school divers in the state. Yarger said her front 2.5 tuck (105C) was her stand-out dive in the dual with Wayland and Grand Rapids Union. She would of liked to have been a little more centered in front of the board, but she was really happy with her entry and the scores that went up. She went into the diving contest straight oft' a third-place time of 31.27 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I It was the first win of the season for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team. It was a win for the American Cancer Society and the Barry Community Foun­ dation’s Lydia Cole Scholarship Fund. There were individual victories for a couple of DK/Hastings freshmen - Au­ brey Yarger and Lilly Randall. The DK/Hastings girls split their two contests at the double dual with Wayland and Grand Rapids Union Thursday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings Thursday during the annual Conquer Cancer night with the Wayland girls. Tlie DK/HHS girls took a 96-83 win over Grand Rapids Union despite being a bit short-handed on the night. Wayland was a perfect 2-0 in its contests with a 93-81 win over the DK/ HHS girls and a 96-71 win over Union. Yarger won the evening’s diving com­ petition with a score of 230.70 points. She was more than 50 points better than Union junior Taniya Ott who was t I I I 1 I I J •if ^bv I r .V iW ’hKV'' ♦I I R « f ♦V •< 4 ’ kr* ft >: . I I •I 1 1 I -5^ h ( * ♦ »J 1 i •l • I i i2 «< w .J i 4’ 'I I / •J*. f .r * b* A' S I f I I A I f -‘w* ** .V k'-l r' J- aiA* K i I -•e* .... r. J I I t . I I .■^'i 4- . * • I" *'W r* r* r k A T* < t i r 6 Delton Kellogg/Hastings senior Amelia Price swims to a fourth-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle during her team’s double dual with Grand Rapids Union and Wayland Thursday, Oct. 10, in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer v> * •a I I >¥ t I > «^> r * r » I I flfl 1 ;45‘ r 1 I5-; t b f .c 4 I.’ < / • ‘/t t Aj f I f A * f, V J J '• / < • wz •Afc. • t s I .1 I I b it?• Jr: e Ir h I T 1 Zi s A M • > t Are you creative? NOW HIRING I GRAPHIC DESIGNER I — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! 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AAI 5 '■ The County Press F Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View "■ Sanilac County News Your Buyer’s Guide Jeffersonian Group * Tri-County Times fl Daily News Tri-County Citizen ' Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review fl Clarkston News fl The Citizen W The Lowell Ledger • The Hastings Banner « Buyer's Guide & News S The Sun and News fl Ad-Visor & Chronicle fl Battle Creek Shopper News fl The Reminder We are a growing company of 21 community newspapers serving 15 Michigan that are delivered weekly to more than 335,000 households with an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. to * I .* counties t I• r i• * * 4 ** A 1 Ito Delton Kellogg/Hastings freshman Lilly Randall races to victory in the 100yard freestyle Thursday during her team's double dual with Wayland and Grand Rapids Union. Photo by Brett Bremer Claire Thomas in the 100 by just over a quarter of a second. Yarger was the diving champ with a score of 234.50 points. The DK/HHS girls had 16 other per­ sonal bests on the night and the team of Kuck, Amelia Price, Audrey Acker and Petra Foster won the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of the night. Randall was the stand-out in the pool for the DK/HHS team. She won the 100yard freestyle in 1 minute .98 seconds and broke her own DK/HHS record in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:42.99 that had her in third place. “It doesn’t matter what I put together for a workout, she is there and she does it and she does it hard,” DK/HHS head coach Carl Schoessel said of Randall. “She is an ideal teammate when it comes to the work.” Wayland’s Abigail Deweerd won that 200 IM with a time of 2:30.22 and the Wildcats’Kaeli Whip was the runner-up in 2:33.06. The Wildcat team won all three relay races on the evening and took seven of the first nine events, then added some solid exhibition times late in the meet. Laney Wolf won the 200-yard free­ style for the Wildcats in 2:13.04 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:02.51. Teammate Sybil Williamson won the 50-yard free­ style in 26.73 and Alayna Rookus won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:47.98. Union had freshman Lenna Shaskos take the first place points in the 100-yard backstroke with DK/HHS freshman Jayda Villarreal second in 1:31.50. Union’s El Stambaugh wont he 100yard breaststroke with DK/HHS senior Esther Sourina second and freshman Kassidy Peake third. The DK/HHS girls followed up that evening with a 99-81 loss to Marshall in a Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference dual with Marshall Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the CERC, but that was an even better evening on the clock for the DK/HHS team. Annabelle Kuck set a new DK/HHS record in the 50-yard freestyle with a winning time of28.07 seconds. She had a runner-up time of 1:18.51 too in the 100-yard butterfly which put her just half a second behind Marshall’s Grace Johnson. Randall won the 200-yard individual medley in2:43.33and the 100-yard free­ style in 1:01.38. She beat out Marshall’s b 50.95 ' ! ft «< 1/ ■I ? ? Sheryl Gorden r. r I round & > ?s« wt 5 r 1 ^lE 1 ll in. ■ 1 •J I f I '1 pS I b « n 1 1 4 f 4 I 5 I : Good Lt J Ammers* i •ir D: 1 1 s V I. indy A ir >4 s 4 ■ * _ _x j highpomt ^le^s jr AT ter f STUOIO AlMfe .-^fV County •1 • >sters; t . 11 MU** t « HAW” * .y b I BflC* r**’ k r s Kurt Schaaf ,1 •..nr/--""*’ • I r J ' jCU F • f, r - J F •* I »* 65 f ■iL. v; .4 K - * 11 I »»i / 9^ i: ■ Kri I I Il wMrWt. \ - r I 91 AN^ r i I c 4 A. a ,! DK/Hastings freshman Aubrey Yarger twists above the pool during the diving competition Thursday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer Gator girls get a few wins in last Rainbow East dual Grand Rapids Catholic Central beat out the Grand Rapids Gators 96-77 in the Gators’ final OK Rainbow East Division dual of the season Thursday at the YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids. The Gators made up some points late in the meet with freshmen Mck­ enna Hawks and Eloise Nichols going 1-2 in the 100-yard breaststroke. Hawks won it in 1 minute 29.85 sec­ onds and Nichols swam a personal best time of 1:38.24. Diver Lydia Slagel had a win in her six-dive competition with a score of 238.05 points. Lucy Cotter from GRCC narrowly beat out Gator senior Abigail Dumond for the runner-up spot 207.5 and 206.2.The Gators had Kaya Bender fourth in that diving competition with a score of 164.80. Aubrey Hawks had a runner-up time of 2:21.62 in the 200-yard individual medley for the Gators and fellow Gator senior Malia Hamby put up a personal best time of 2:58.16 to place second in the 200-yard individual medley at the start of the meet and then added a winning time of 1 ;24.82 in the 100-yard butterfly. The Cougar sprinters really domi­ nated with four girls finishing the 50- « B3i^ yard freestyle in less than 30 seconds. That pack was led by Mae Braun who won in 26.37 seconds. She was also the only girl ahead of Aubrey Hawks in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of2:05.63. Mckenna Hawks tacked on a run­ ner-up time of 1:06.10 in the 100-yard freestyle, a new personal best for her and Aubrey improved her personal best to 6:14.92 in a runner-up finish in the 500-yard freestyle. Jolee Schumacher also had a second-place time of 1:24.54 for the Gators in the 100-yard backstroke on the night. The Gator team of Hamby, Mia Bergman and Aubrey and McKenna Hawks took the first-place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of the night with a time of 4:34.59. The Gator girls will head to the Community Education and Recre­ ation Center in Hastings the weekend of Nov. 8-9 for the first OK Confer- ence Rainbow East Division Championship. The Caledonia/Lowell/South Christian girls recently completed an undefeated season ot Rainbow East duals with a win over Catholic Central m Grand Rapids Tuesday, Oct. 15 J t. < > Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mlevi Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist. I I v/ww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I ) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-10-24.pdf 4f5a69e41ad7a4a3d522ad3687128109 PDF Text Text • t INSIDE RANDALL MAKES IT TWO FOR TWO IN INTERSTATE-8 TODAY'S EDITION "WB-B-*' CLASSROOM CANINES PAGE 3 ■ / fc, i •» > PAGE 16 ( y TK RALLIES FROM FIFTH-SET DEFICIT IN WAYLAND Kt THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 40 www.HastingsBanner.com DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, October 24, 2024 $1.50 Former sheriff candidate facing aggravated staiking charge I z I 7 r• A 74 I r J 4 1 q 1 I r I Richelie Spencer (right) at the Hastings Banner's sheriff’s forum this summer. Spencer, a 23-year veteran of the Bar^ County Sheriff’s Office, is facing criminal charges for aggravated stalking. File photo Greg Chandler Staff Writer A former candidate for Bany County Sheriff is facing criminal charges of aggravated stalking against a fellow employee of the sheriff’s ofiSce. Richelle Manah-Lynne Spencer, 44, of Lake Odessa, faces a prob-’ able cause hearing Oct. 30 in 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids before Judge Jeffrey O’Hara on one count of aggravated stalking. She was arraigned on the charge Oct. 16, according to court records. Spencer, a 23-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was one of three challengers to run in the August Republican primary against incum­ bent Sheriff Dar Leaf. She finished second in the election with 4,933 votes to Leafs 8,492. According to an affidavit from the Michigan State Police 6th District Office in Grand Rapids, Spencer “began sexually propositioning the victim and maldng false statements to other employees about having a sexual relationship with the victim. In addition, Spencer “sent the vic­ tim hundreds of text messages and voicemails over the course of mul­ tiple months.” The victim instructed the suspect several times to stop all contact, according to the State Police affidavit that was filed Oct 10. On Oct. 11, Spencer was served with a personal protection order prohibiting any contact with the victim. The PPO was authorized by Kent County Circuit Court, accord­ ing to the State Police affidavit. The affidavit goes on to say that Spencer violated the personal pro­ tection order, “sending over 600 messages to the victim and openly stating she was violating the PPO in doing so.” On Oct. 15, Spencer was arrested by a detective sergeant from the State Police post in Paw Paw, who arranged for her to be transported to the Kent County Jail, according to the affidavit. Spencer had accused Leaf of abus­ ing his power to gain an advantage in the primary election and used as an example of that alleged abuse the release of notes from an internal investigation shortly before the elec­ tion that was widely circulated on social media. Spealdng at a county board meeting the day of the elec­ tion, Spencer claimed the investi­ gation involved “a personal matter” between two families. Leaf at the time responded by saying the notes were released in fulfilling a Freedom of Information Act request. Leaf declined to comment Monday on the ch^es against Spencer. If convicted of the aggravated stalking charge, Spencer could be sentenced to up to five years in pris­ on and/or be fined up to $10,000. She is currently free on a $5,000 bond pending future court hearings. Editor Molly Macleod assisted in the writing of this story. Microsoft acquires 316-acre site for deveiopment as potentiai data center James Gemmell Contributing Writer ♦ Fortune 500 technology company Microsoft Corp, confirms it has pur­ chased 316 acres of industrial land in Gaines Charter Township to poten­ tially be developed into a major data center. Crain’s Grand Rapids Business first reported the $45.3 million purchase from Steelcase Inc. Gaines Township officials men­ tioned at public meetings in June and July that they had heard rumors that a major technology company was looking to buy a potential data center site along the 76th Street corridor. But they did not know that it was Microsoft that was eyeing the prop­ erty. It is at the northwest comer of the Patterson Avenue/76th Street inter­ section, at the border with Caledonia Township. Right now, a large field occupies that spot, which is direct­ ly south of the Amazon Fulfillment Center at 4500 68th St. SE. Developing the site into a large data-storage site could make the town­ ship a national data hub someday, as Switch Inc.’s iconic Pyramid Campus at 6100 E. Paris Ave. already serves as the largest data center east of the Mississippi River. Switch purchased the former sev­ en-story Steelcase pyramid building and property in 2017 for more than $22 million. In 2022, it began expand­ ing the 700,000-square-foot campus by adding 940,000 square feet of data center space. J. County Dems, GOP try to move the needle on a neck and neck presidential race pmiiiHiii i I I I if. hf 1 <• J- r; 4 I f I I M'** < I I I •w - - ‘3^ Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer - ' . • 4 lUi^rL2i 7 “Right now, the public knows about as much as the township,” he said. “Microsoft bought some property. We have heard rumors about what their plans might be, but we have not veri­ fied any of that with company officials at this time.” The Right Place Inc. issued a statement about its role in helping Microsoft assess the 316-acre parcel for purchase. “The opportunity ahead with Microsoft fits into our 10-year tech strategy to develop the Greater Grand Rapids region into a leading tech hub in the Midwest. With one of the lead­ ing tech companies in the world taking As polls show a tight presiden­ tial race in Michigan, both the Republicans and Democrats of Barry County are pounding the pavement to bring their preferred candidates this crucial swing state. Depending on which poll you look at and on which day data shows a razor-thin lead teeter between Democrat Kamala Hams and former President Donald Trump. The stakes are high, too, as many political analysts iden­ tify Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania as key swing states. * Donald Trump was able to cap­ ture these states when he won the presidency in 2016 and current President Joe Biden turned these states blue in his successful bid for the presidency in 2020. With many eyes on Michigan, both the Barry County Republican Party and the Barry County Democratic Party are worldng to make a difference in this federal election while still trying to boost their state and county candidates. It all comes to a head at the Nov. 5 election. The primary election in August decided tire fate of almost every elected official in Barry County, See MICROSOFTon 3 See DEMS on 5 > i i.jrr. iJ . > ‘M .J. -M** '.HL BBHHK I + V. . * 4 : .......... •. >> * s u*. 1' 1 V •UI V H 9 ■-Si 5 tv .9 IB rJ ' .JkL. J This field at the northwest corner of Patterson Avenue and 76th Street potentially could be the site of a major data center in Gaines Charter Township. Photo by James Gemmell The Microsoft location would be about four miles southeast of the Switch property. “This 316-acre site was identified in collaboration with The Right Place (economic development organiza­ tion) as part of our ongoing search for development opportunities in the Michigan market,” a Microsoft spokesperson said. “Although there’s a lot of speculation about what Microsoft will do there, I have not discussed any projects wi± them. Nor have they submitted any concept plans (for the site),” Gaines Community Development Director Dan Wells said. Township Manager Rod Weersing sounded a similar note. 4 I I "04879 q iioie / M \r r HASTINGS’ INCUM­ BENT MAYOR FACES OFF AGAINST MAYOR PRO TEM IN NOV. ELECTION w * a » «. “F snI «wi» w r (M Q. Piss * * k ♦ ♦ fl ^■' J 5S 4 J 'Jik. SUBSCRIBE UI w I' •A <• PAGE 2 * k Spend it here. Keep it here. ♦ TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. T11B l^rrKW I 'I 4^ ML KLdi “12 ' i L L0310U692 tl t1 THE HASTINGS BANNER I 4 Hlft ** i 1 t *> J * r ♦ ♦ ♦ i’ .1 • _ __ ■ S —I » A 1 J I �A t I 2 1 2 a vYwvY.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 off against Hastings’ incumbent mayor faces mayor pro tern in Nov. election 1 L 1 A I I SH I r WoHy Macleod Editor Voters in the City of Hastings will decide next month whether to elect a new mayor. Incumbent David J. Tossava is facing off against challenger and Hastings City Council member Bill Nesbitt for the city’s top elected spot. The two are competing in the nonpartisan section of voters’ballots. The two mayoral candidates re­ sponded to an identical questionnaire sent out by The Banner this week. David J. Tossava Why are you running for mayor? I am running for re-election because of my love for our community and my desire to serve. As Mayor, I have the opportunity to serve and give back to the community and help improve the lives of others. David J. What are your Tossava qualifications? 1 have unique qualifications’ I worked for the City of Hastings Department of Public Works for 28 years, 22 years of which were spent maintaining and repairing over a million dollars worth of equipment as an hourly employee. The last 6 years were spent as the superintendent of the street department in charge of street maintenance and water and sewer sys­ tems. I also supervised 12 employees on a daily basis scheduling routine maintenance. I have been on the city council for 16 years, 8 years as the 2nd ward council member and 8 years as May­ or. As Mayor, 1 sit on eight different boards and committees: City Council, Planning Commission, Airport Board, Cemetery Board, Downtown Develop­ ment Authority, and the joint planning alliance with surrounding townships. I am a certified election worker and a member ofthe Election Board. The City is amember of±e Michigan Municipal League; as Mayor, I am a member ofthe MML Workers’ Compensation Fund, Michigan Association of Mayors past president, MMLfinance committee and MML executive board member. Through the Michigan Municipal League, I have received advanced training in leadership and finance. What do you feel are the biggest issues? I feel that the biggest issues that face the City are health and safety concerns. We need to help find housing for ev­ eryone! We need to attract developers to build these homes, and we do that b]|jmaking it easier through zoning and t planning and incentives. We need to provide safe drinking waterand improve our water quality by eliminating lead water services. We need to repair and improve our streets; the city has some major im­ provements in the planning process. Why should we vote for you? I am asking for your support so I can continue to work and promote our wonderful community! 1 feel that my leadership and commitment are essential to the position of Mayor. As a child growing up, I was taught to be respectful and responsible for my actions and to finish what you started. In 16 years on the council, 1 have only missed two council meetings — one because of illness and one because of a death in my family. I am committed to serve! Bill Nesbitt Why are you running for mayor? I am reminded of an article that ap­ peared in the Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, issue of The Hastings Banner — “Who will run?’’ The article expressed the many concerns that our current mayor had with regard to council vacancies as well as the fill­ * ing of a reinstated city position on the county board of commissioners. Upon reading the article, and after Bill Nesbitt some deliberation, I answered the call for a “free-thinking individual who is not looking for a notch in their belt.’’ In 2023,1 was asked by the council to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Tossava indicated at that time that he was thinking of retiring from office. He suggested that I become familiar with all city board members and staff and be ready should he do so. Interestingly, history will repeat itself. The city council will again face filling another vacancy within the 1st ward after the first of the year. To date, I know of no one who has filed to fill the position that Al Jarvis will be leaving open. Should I be successful in this election, both seats within the 1st ward will be open and in need of filling within 45 days. What are your qualifications? I have a long history in public ser­ vice dating back to 51 years ago at age 11 while serving as a public safety/ crossing guard at Central Elementary School. I have held command positions with­ in three police agencies here in Barry County. As a volunteer, I served within both the Hastings Police Department and the Village of Middleville Police Department. I was then employed with the Barry County Sheriffs Office working as a Corrections Officer and then as a Civil Deputy Sheriff in charge of the Court Enforcement/Civil Pro­ cess Division. I have a background in private security working with several well-known individuals. I have served as a councilman with the Village of Middleville. I have served on several boards and commit­ tees including Parks and Recreation, Zoning and Ordinance, Public Safety, Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, Barry Area Chamber of Commerce, United States Chamber of Commerce, Barry Community Silent Observer Board of Directors, Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals, Thornapple Township Emergency Services Fire Station/Facility Com­ mittee, Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees, and Hastings City/Barry County Airport Board of Directors. I was instrumental in the development of and fundraising for the Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. What do you feel are the biggest issues facing the city? The number one issue that stands out to me is the recruitment and retention of city staff and elected officials. This is self-evident within the photo cho­ sen by the Hastings Banner staff that appeared on page two in the Thursday, July 25,2024, issue. Strong leadership provides for additional training and support of those who are new to their roles and recognizes when to step back and allow for their individual growth in experience. Upon appointment to council, I was asked to serve on an ad hoc commit­ tee looking into the building of a new emergency services facility. Consul­ tants have been consulted and studies have been studied with the full-scale plan deemed cost-prohibitive. The fact remains that the building is outdated with portions deemed to be unsafe. Maintaining our street and sidewalk infrastructure remains high on the list of goals within the city. There is always room for improve­ ment in public relations. A well-in­ formed citizen is key to a successful community project. Another area of concern is how do we extend services to outlying areas/ communities without an added burden to our citizens. These are all issues that 1 have had some experience in. Why should we vote for you? From my own perspective, lead­ ership looks at any given issue from several different viewpoints. Open honest communication nets the best results. 1 believe we are all called to be a “light unto the world.” That goal can be difficult given our cunent political environment. 1 am grateful to Mayor Tossava for his expressed confidence in me and to my fellow City Council members for the support and encouragement I received as Mayor Pro Tern. I have been able to reestablish connections with those whom I have known and served with. I have also met numerous individuals who are newer in their respective roles in leadership. I have been called into leadership roles my entire working career. I was called upon to negotiate a services con­ tract between the Village of Middleville and the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Key to its success was the addition of a sergeant position to be permanently assigned to the Middleville Unit. The contract also opened the door to the first female law enforcement officer within the village. Time sure does fly by. Contracted police services are now entering their 25th year. As an employee with the Sheriffs Office Civil Division, I implemented an updated fee schedule concurrent with state statutes. In 2003, I worked with the County Attorney to privatize the Barry County SherifPs Office Civ­ il Division. This included a services contract between myself and Sheriff DeBoer. The contract was then renewed with Sheriff Leaf upon his election as sheriff. By privatizing the Civil Di­ vision, our taxpayers have realized a savings of nearly $2 million over the past 20 years. I cannot promise the same results. I can only say that the same effort can and will be made on your behalf. Thank you. Editor 5 note: Responses y\?ere edited for grammar and syntax. /fir 1 i 1 4 { ’ ,.x •.S i Jt ’i'* I f ✓ iJI '5* »* " «* 1®' («« IIS’ if* *' I t V ' It '31 _■ • I*' » A «8t .> • VIST I ■I it# I c N p # ■ A' Ba* 1*11 • 1 3 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. z* »<• lEssaaiv^ritri.'^ *• » 2^iSSliSi^S K Ifl b i^scaB.sftit7SCWiEvlisie ctMiciips. 0 rwirapeEs^fc You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. i► ri®i^s3Qjgj|a « ^>3:ioK2KS;fii ^mB^Marno- w t t t iSKiadjM ’ ’^»5®iirFiliav's « >** Wteistoi M frmW ■ ‘ ■ t «e. Group * » Your Community Connection e = ItfiOSOFT I *• ilr *s««!onig i> County board adopts 2025 budget, makes projections for future CORRECTED EARLY VOTING HOURS Molly Macleod Editor CITY OF HASTINGS Wards 1,2,3, & 4 Hastings Community Ed & Rec Center (CERC) 520 W. South Street, Hastings October 26 - November 3,2024 HOURS: Saturdays & Sundays 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm Please contact Hastings City Hall at 269-945-2468 with any questions. Barry County’s board of commis­ sioners voted on Tuesday to adopt the county’s 2025 budget. Much of the work on the budget, which includes projections for 2026 and 2027, was done by former County Administrator Michael Brown— one of his final projects for the county. The budget adopted on Tuesday pro­ poses a general fund of $22,013,834. The tax levy is set at 5.1658 mills, the maximum allowable after the Headlee rollback. The total budget for all county funds, including the general fund, special revenues, debt, construction, enterprise and internal services, is projected to exceed $80 million next year. The proposed budget predicts 2026 to have revenues totaling $22,208,913. In 2027,itpredictsrevenuesof$22,866,090. Though the 2025 budget was set this week, the document is not set in stone. Amendments and adjustments can be made throughout the year as expendi­ tures and revenues come in. Ofthe roughly $22 million in revenues !« '» * « »Its the general fund expects to see in 2025, $ 16.6 million comes from property taxes. The next largest chunk of funds, $2.4 million, comes from the state and federal governments. $1.4 million comes from charges for services in the county, and $1.5 million comes from licenses and permits, rents and interests, fines and for­ feits and other, smaller revenue sources. Wages make up the bulk of expendi­ tures in the county. Several departments in the county requested capital projects to be includ­ ed in the budget. Total requests totaled $1,726,311 for 2025. Capital requests ranged from funds for new office fur­ niture to technology and software to two new marked patrol vehicles. The Building and Grounds department will receive $450,000 from the Building Rehabilitation Fund to complete HVAC work in the courthouse and other work at the Courts & Law building. The budget passed unanimously on Tuesday to a 6-0 . vote. 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She joins a roster of four other dogs spread throughout the various schools in the district. Southeastern used to have a facility dog named Beasley until the dog retired from the job. Karma now fills that void, but for the first week, students are asked not to touch Karma as she becomes accli­ mated to the school. Students settled for waving and talking to Karma when they first met her. “She’s going to be spending all next week in the office. No one can touch her,” Southeastern principal Kelly Wilson told students during an assem- < L. J n It b- S > J 9 •i* « Karma is Southeastern Elementary School’s newest facility dog She comes from the Wayland-based nonprofit Paws With A Cause. Photo provided bly to introduce Karma. “It will be really hard because Karma is going through a bunch of training.” “Eventually she’ll be in classrooms, on field trips in the lunchroom and on the playground, but she has to learn first,” Wilson added. “Il’s super excit­ ing and she's super sweet. Facility dogs have both building handlers - those that handle the dog while al school - and a home handler. Wilson and student support specialist Jesse VanBemden are Kanna’s building handlers, and at the end of the day. Karma goes home with second-grade W teacher Hanna Alexander. “I’ve always loved dogs and animals. I have another (dog) at home, who is 7, but I always wanted to have a dog that I could train like this and bring to a facility,” Alexander said. “When the opportunity came, I accepted it quickly. Paws With A Cause trains dogs, so Karma is extensively trained already. However, Alexander will receive sev­ eral weeks of training from the organi­ zation to learn how to properly handle Karma. Students at Southeastern, and throughout the rest of the district, have reaped the benefits of having a four­ legged friend inside of their buildings when needed. “It’s sort of a treat for (students), Alexander said. “These dogs are trained to detect emotions. They can kind of sense when there is anxiety. It s good to have that kind of support — it’s helpful for a lol of our kids.” I ) c Early voting kicks off this weekend for highly anticipated general election ■ Deadline to file as writein candidate is Friday Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer council .. J,*""*!, He u.. , COBlii '"» W, S'""*®* " •d liB Kain litliiii the hr>iI to t as of the vear Tn be iBfe, III ftin V. Al Janis ffiS ie ^1)3 room for ini|irovexc saii wiihii ik s in public A ftfli-iii. vK ind in need of Ssd citizen ib to 3 ajoea^ «* ' i fA tioif J in pubbe iffi\\'vearsagcii£ isi public A Casral Eto II • iaEQiiifr project -^jother area ofcoDcern is bow do Kaieadm to outlying aroi craoioesiiitiioiit an added hisiiei! lodrm te are all issues that I have W SEee^eKein. You're our friends, our family, our neighbors,., and our future. With several weeks’ worth of absen­ tee ballots already trickling in through the mail, Barry County residents will go to the polls in person beginning this Saturday. The mandatory nine-day early vot­ ing period for all state and federal elections, which rolled out just this year, will begin on Saturday. The early voting will lead up to Election Day on Nov. 5 an election that, for Barry County residents, will largely deter­ mine state and federal officials more so than county officials. Most of those candidates cemented their spots in August’s phmar^ election. County-wide voters will also be asked whether or not they would like to renew the operating millage for Barry County Transit, among other proposals pertaining to various munici­ palities and school districts. Turnout for early in-person voting proved to be sparse for February’s presidential primary and August’s primary election. Every polling loca- tion is required to staff three election inspectors for nine, eight-hour days and early voting has also required the purchase of additional equipment and supplies, leaving many to wonder if the state-mandated measure is a pru­ dent use of resources. But, if past results are an} indicator, a general election involving a pres­ idential race poses the most likely chance that early voting will be more heavily utilized. These elections historically bring out the most voters thanks to the high-pro­ file nature of presidential elections. In 2020’s general election, the year that Joe Biden faced off with then-Pres­ ident Donald Trump, 36,146 voters cast a ballot among the roughly 52,000 registered voters in Barry County. That is compared to 30,895 voters in 2022’s midterm elections, where the presiden­ cy was not up for grabs. In August’s primary election this year — one where most county posi­ tions were decided amongst a sea of Republican candidates-just 17,502 ballots were cast. The townships throughout the county have had two other elections to adjust to the rhythm of early voting, and this round will be much of the same, with 1 a chance at slightly higher volumes of voters. “We really do not have any notable changes or developments for this earl)r voting versus February and August early voting,” Barry County Clerk Cindy White said. “The only thing to note before early voting is that the deadline to file a Write-in Candidate Declaration of Intent is this Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at 4 p.m. Only those who have filed a legitimate declaration with the county clerk are considered a valid write-in.” Some municipalities, in an attempt to ease the financial burden of early vot­ ing, have consolidated locations. Those consolidated locations include: — Baltimore Township Hall (Assyria, Baltimore and Maple Grove Township voters) — Castleton Township Hall (Castleton and Woodland Township voters) — Hastings Communit} Education and Recreation Center (Voters in all four wards of the City of Hastings) — Rutland Charter Township (Hastings Charter, Hope and Rutland Charter Township voters) Voters in all other townships can report to their own township hall for early voting. On election day, voting is conducted at each individual township hall — no consolidated locations. Financial FOCUS® T.t endiillFliton CFP© Financial Advisor TV Member SlPC 423 N, Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 K,es teste;- (517) 760-8113 ffli diffmi iev boociiconmuiicaM n® m •1’" MICROSOFT Continued from Page 1 * tbfg' 71* Tie JJC) ift'O I J AH I Rets* J, \ 6^ vote. V . can center-type facility going in on that property,” Weersing said. Microsoft is the latest major cor­ poration to invest in the booming Broadmoor and Patterson avenue cor­ ridors between 68th and 76th streets in Gaines Township. Besides Amazon, Great Lake Coca-Cola Distribution, Siliconature Corp., Afro Steel and Old Dominion Freight Lines have opened plants and warehouses in the manufac­ turing area. That has produced more than 4,000 jobs, but also increased traf­ fic congestion and added some stress to infrastructure, such as roadways. Another potential concern relates to Gaines Township’s rapidly growing i 5^' I notice, we’re well on our way there,” Right Place President & CEO Randy Thelen said. Specifics about when and how exact­ ly the property will be developed are still being worked out. “While project plans, capital invest­ ment and potential employee numbers are yet to be finalized, we will provide updates as information becomes avail­ able,” Microsoft said in response to a Banner inquiry. There has been discussion of vari­ ous potential uses for the 76th Street/ Patterson Avenue parcel for a long time. “But for the past year, year-and-ahalf there’s been talk of maybe a data ..Ji’ F, population, which increased to 28,812 as of the 2020 U.S. Census, a 14.6-percent increase in one decade. The expanding population is in lockstep with several new mixed-use residential and retail developments that are being built or proposed to be built in the Dutton and Caledonia areas between 68th and 76th streets. The growth eventually may result in ♦ ♦ f ✓ ♦ ♦ the need for a larger available water supply. The township currently has only one pipe connection to the Wyoming water system. Although there are three water-storage tanks that the township can draw from, the City of Wyoming informed the Byron-Gaines Utility Authority this past summer that it must increase its water-storage capacity. Gaines Township opted not to use any of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for a second interconnect to the Wyoming water system. Instead, Byron and Gaines townships are moving ahead with plans for a new water storage facility that would be jointly funded. It's been, 1 believe, approved by both township boards to move ahead, IT Weersing said. “That is something that’s been needed for a long time and is not related to any development on the Steelcase property. It’s related to development overall within the town­ ship and the need for additional stor­ age coming from the Wyoming (water system) plant. Weersing added that 76th Street, which will serve as the Microsoft property’s southern border, eventually will need to be widened to accommo­ date increased trafrlc in the future. “With additional growth and devel­ opment along that corridor, it will - 1 believe - lead to rebuilding it. We’re probably several years away from that happening, as new developments take shape in that area; But I would think in the next five to ten years that road will be ready for a complete rebuild, softening the hills and making it a little more user-friendly,’’ he said. Crain’s also reported Microsoft pur­ chased two pieces of property along US-131 in Dorr. One parcel is located along 144th Ave.; the other is at 4555 14th St. south of 146th Ave. u I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones feL? !l 'r.i 4 adison cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Saving for college? Or Retirement? If you’re a parent, you to invest in an education want to do everything you And here’s the second point: One of the best gifts can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you can give your children is to be self-sufficient in 529 plan. When you invest you might think that one of the best things you can your retirement. You could easily spend two, or even do is to save for your chil­ three, decades as a retiree, dren’s college education. so you will need to build money is used for qualified education expenses such And this is certainly admi­ considerable financial re­ as tuition, room and board, rable, but could it conflict sources to pay for all those books, and computers. De­ with your ability to prepare yeoR. Your adult children will have their own ft- pending on where you live, you may also get some state nancial needs to address, tax benefits from your 529 plan. And a 529 plan isn’t just for college — it can for another key goal — your own retirement? Of course, this would not be a problem if you so you’ll be doing them a great favor by relieving had unlimited means, but them of any financial re- most of us don’t fall into sponsibilities on your be- that categoiy. So, given the financial resources and half. Taking these factors into account, you may want to savings vehicle, such as a in a 529 plan, your earnings and withdrawals are feder­ ally tax free, provided the be used for K-12 private school tuition costs, plus expenses from qualified apprenticeship programs, income you do have, how should you approach the direct most of your sav- such as those found at trade schools eligible for Title IV college-versus-retirement ing and investing efforts federal student aid. issue? toward achieving a com­ It might not be easy to not necessarily an “either-or scenario. However, it may fortable retirement, Consequently, think about putting save and invest consistently for your retirement and away as much as you can your children’s education. make sense to prioritize saving tor retirement over afford into your IRA and 401(k) or other employ- But both goals are worthy college, for two reasons. er-sponsored Fortunately, it’s — after all, retirement can retirement last a long time and college is expensive. So, try to de- a lot more time to pay for Even with this focus on velop a financial strategy college than you have to retirement, though, you may find opportunities to that can allow you to make progress in both areas First, your children have save for retirement. In addi­ plan. tion to any grants or scholarships your children may save and invest for your your efforts may well be children’s education. For rewarded. receive, they might need to example, if you receive take out loans. While it’s a bonuses or income tax re- This article was written by Edward Jones for use by good idea to keep this debt funds, or your salary goes your local Edward Jones load as manageable as pos- up, or you’re able to free Financial Advisor sible, it’s also true tliat most student loans can be repaid up money from your budget by reducing your debts, Edward Jones Membe SIPC. over a long period of time. you could use these funds J �44 4 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 J A ■ < • » / 1 v-e ’w- 1 » ’I' ♦* f I* ■i t’ <-=^ • I t?: f•' f ,I - ’i J )B A -!■ ■ r *s t f> -M. A. . /' * t ._ 'r. I tv I. Z- I •T kI f * ) it * ( I < .1 -W' A* A :. I & 7 '- V J rx T •I f 1 * J/* i I k* / I — *r Ir r f ( « •1 >, ' f I • '9 % I k f I 1* "I • F 9^' * I k >« I I I -T'< r « •• I • 4 1 r 9. I K. kF* 1 ( I b > 1 r"-1 -' * * I » « ‘i 4 > 11SLk^- / 71^ I r» J T £b ) 1 tl X1 i *4. . I I Chief Noonday Chapter hosting storybook hike along North Country Trail through Nov. □ Thornapple Wind Band performing ‘Movies, Music, and Mayhem’ this weekend r’ f f«a 4, A* »• I i ft •«I : e • >4' ' k *.* 9 •n ' -4* ! '« J> V * fw ■' >* ft_ The Thornapple Wind Band is opening its new season this Sunday, Oct. 27, with Movies, Music, and Mayhem, a concert that will feature some of the best music requests the band has received. Photo provided I ^*1 'MM >f <' •r-t/ • A ’ A 1 I -x> - ft .I I > * Xi*. 4 I'J •» Ik I * / •. • P9 *T •n i1 5^- A? Lifc* • 9 11 r •• \ 7 ft i .ft > * 7'' h-' < 99^ »*• ■ / Av 9 w X t <■ .1 I . J — I e 9 ■ ft I « Current members range in age from young adults with only a few years of experience to retired professional musicians with decades of experience — and every point in between. Those interested in joining the band can attend its first rehearsal for the upcoming Dec. 22 concert on Nov. 7 in the Hastings Middle School band room. To reserve a music folder or learn more about the group, prospective members can email ±e band’s music librarian at roseanger@ sbcglobal.net, by or calling/texting 269-779-3310. More information can also be found on the Thomapple Wind Band Facebook group. For anyone interested in joining the band, the first rehearsal for the Decem­ ber 22 concert will be November 7, 2024, at the Hastings Middle School Band Room. Email the music librar­ ian to reserve a folder at roseanger@‘ scbglobal.net, or call/text 269-7793310 for more information or join our Facebook group. *- 9 A X* ’f * r ■‘t T ••a’"* « ■* •. ft I ■ -a> X ! ' ( I I 11 n i r< * ir 9 ■ < ri t. r * -J' * * * Photo by Eric Longman welcome to visit. Volunteers will be at the trailhead on Saturday, Oct. 26, Sunday, Oct. 27, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 to greet folks, start them on their way and answer any questions about the hike or the trail. There will be pumpkins and gourds along the way; hikers can choose one to bring home as a memory of the experience. The 4,800-mile-long North Couniry Scenic Trail is accessible locally through Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Barry coun­ ties. The full trail stretches from Vermont to North Dakota. This storybook hike is located in the Chief Noonday Chapter, responsible for maintaining 120 miles of the trail, with more than 500 members. More information can be found about hiking or volunteering on any part or all of the trail at northcountrytrail.org Chief Noonday Chapter members en­ courage hikers to visit nearby restaurants in Delton or at the north end of Gull Lake to complement their hikes. Questions can be directed to Jane Norton of the Chief Noonday Chapter Hike Committee, 269-808-7334. The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Scenic Trail (NCT) is of­ fering a storybook hike through a scenic section of trail just north of Gull Lake. The self-guided hike, which showcases the wonders ofnature and the importance of reading, was available beginning this week and will continue to be until Nov. 3. The hikes will take place when fall col­ ors are at their peak in October. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to read a book spaced out along the 2-mile out-and-back hike. Readers have the option to turn back before or after the storybook turns them around. Hikers can find the first page of the storybook at the comer of Noonan and Sheffield roads. Roadside parking is available. Each page of the book is spaced out further down the trail, leading hikers on a “pumpkin hunt.” The story gets more exciting as the hike progresses. The book is written for Idds ages 4 through 8. While the self-guided hike is available at all times between Oct. 23 and Nov. 3, hikers and readers are encouraged to plan their visits during daylight hours. All are mits can be obtained by calling; Bellevue Fire Department: 269209-5907 or 269-487-5695 Hastings/BIRCH Fire Depart­ ment; 269-945-5384 option 1 Nashville Fire Department: 269832-9661 Thomapple Township Fire De­ partment: 269-795-3350 Yankee Springs Fire Department; 269-795-1650 All residents not served by these departments can call 269-205-3208. *b >111* SliBji(«ill(Bi)iiSajms**'’ !>? cortg cHhe next ew) * V** < i * I ~t ¥ 5 I ' . 4 • :-S£ s*' ftft ft A J** ’tF- 4 ** • I I ’ I rW it . ¥ > ! >,-■ •.I < 4ft* : f! 4 F► ■ W ' -’■•U J I ■ « “WB* *fc J J® I DO YOU REMEMBER? I 4^ 1 » ■• 'ft r 4 ft ! ’’ I . ••x 'V 1 r I F T<\. ft »> . '■r: A* * f >> I I * ' p a J ' DID YOU SEE? ‘C* * ** < ** f * ..»* *1 W-, s •• w tS-; You? Aou S'3 ' Firre SiiEe I ?» . \ 4 » I ■» I. it ■<* I’S** "• *** 0 r' I’ < t I ' I J .•*M Itf' I A. Fi IS? i I • I y J r4 I A 4.' .ft cs * »- ‘ * ,■5 ■X k **■5^ 4 M n: 4 w. u 4 :a ' ft. . ( r , • •* C. •s a \.. IT rt ( r « ‘ L .^-A ? 1,.^ f I <1 < r ’ w .*• s 4 Ll Hikers and readers can enjoy the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Scenic Trail's storybook hike through Nov. 3. Visitors will read the book, "We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt" by Steve Metzger; illustrated by Mike Byrne, spaced out along a mile-long section of the trail north of Gull Lake. 1< ♦T i! vl Open burns banned again in Barry County Open burning is banned in Barry County once again as the county experiences an extended period of dry weather. County officials say the fire risk in Barry County is currently “very high.” The burning ban was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 22 until further notice. Residents can look to the Barry County Burn Permits Facebook page for the latest information. Once the ban is lifted, bum per- 4 /■* J.' i• The Thomapple Wind Band is opening its 2024-25 concert season this weekend with a performance at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South Street in Hastings, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Movies, Music, and Mayhem concert will fea­ ture a selection of audience and band member special requests conducted by Joan Bossard-Schroeder. The band is always open to music and performance ideas; members say this concert is a collection of the best requests they’ve received classic movies, new and old animation, and an exciting new composition from Chandler L. Wilson. First organized in 1995, the Thor­ napple Wind Band is a communi­ ty-based organization whose mission is to bring wind band music to the Barr>}’ ' County -erea while' giving adults the opportunity to combine their musical talents with others. The organization is open to anyone with a passion formusic regardless ofability. , -5^ w 4 r > A • (T' > * >• k *- ? •i. <• 4' -ft : - 9^ 7- f •* , • 7* ■ V *» * **4« > r *»:• * <■ J i A. ri . ' t L*t I « • * > > > \ > + r +. J I •.’1 1 I -5^ < ;7 1 r A 4e r % t •< r- 1 1 Jt 4 k K?t\ I r t b A 1 I c * ! A .► 'ai» T** ft i CAL SENIOR’S ARTWORK FEATURED ON MDOT PLOW A Caledonia High School senior's artwork will be featured on a Michigan Department of Transportation plow truck this winter. Josie D Burnup,ece snowman lying on a beach, will be on the plow of an MOOT maintenance garage^^ 4 fire prevention poster winners \ — BANNER OCT. 11,1990_ entry was selected as part of a contest for MDOT's Paint the an from around the state ....°PP°^'nnity to create artwork that would adorn one at im k.. one of its plows. Photo by Greg Chandler t. «s .;s» Two of the four grand prize winners in the local Rra , test pose with their entries and prizes Thev f JPrevention Week poster conNortheastern Elementary School and third^qrader and first grader Amanda Davis of Central Etementa^ anT'" Plow ra ■ They of Northeastern each won a video of "Peter Pan" and was sponsored by men and women of the Moose LX Department. 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(*•^L » •1 *• ' ^Ur '""’'^2 ft,-' , ^sec ■’^ k« « 5 Thursday, October 24, 2024 Kiwanis honors young citizens ♦ V _____ Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers forreasons such asexcellentcitizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for October (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Mitchell Carley (Son of Jus­ tin and Ashley Carley); Delaney Brown (Daughter ofJared and Jennifer Brown). Northeastem-SteIiaEIIefson(DaughterofDalton Ellefson and Jamie Apsey); Paisley Miller (Daughter of Jacob and Jessica Miller). Southeastern - Karlee Shuman (Daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Shuman); Aaliyah Rodriguez (Daugh­ ter of Ramon Rodriguez and Nicole Bartosh). Star — Reese Wendt (Daughter of Terry and Debi Wendt); Chaya Hoek­ sema (Daughter of Kurt and Phrene Hoeksema). Hastings Middle School — 6th grade - Ainsley Haas (Daughter of Cory Haas and Elisabeth Burton-Haas); Aubrey Kingshott (Daughter of Matthew and Morgan Kingshott). 7th grade - Ava Lundstrum (Daughter of Dusty Lundstrum and Lynn Hatfield); Lucy Nick­ elson (Daughter of Brian and Crystal Nickelson). Sth grade - Karrigan Wil­ liams (Daughter of Brett and Brooke Williams); Lexi Heydenberk (Daughter of Ashton and Amanda Heydenberk). * f ••M . ■) > i<4. I I J tr s ■ 11 Wh 7^ !I* ■ • ■ IT < I { r /W ! I p i. .( I fe.... A. J h 1 4 4B 5C '< 11 J! > f I / r* F if* A ‘^9 u fl I r I JI 1 4 • *. f"* • A -« « ■* I i i' • ri ?• ? * k « 3'! r J- T f ..<r '‘r I u T W »' I Several Hastings middle schoolers were named citizens of the month recently. They include Ainsley Haas. Aubrey Kingshott. Ava Lundstrum. Nickelson, Karrigan Williams and Lexi Heydenberk. Mitchell Carley (left) and Delaney Lucy Brown were honored recently as Central Elementary’s citizens of the month. Photos provided T |V r VJ *0*>w KW M s. c f t T a w T. *1: oX 4 Jt 11< ♦ V R * r 't m jkj V » t -t 'f •X L_J 7 kJ ;<■ i il f. I ■S' I? V * I I, ! ^4 4 5^ L' w i I Stella Ellefson (right) and Paisley Miller Karlee Shuman and Aaliyah stand with Northeastern Elementary Star Elementary School recently named Principal Eric Heide. The two were Chaya Hoeksema (left) and Reese honored as citizens of the month. Rodriguez (left) were honored this month by Kiwanis and Southeastern Elementary. Wendt as its citizens of the month. '5^ of lit • fc: * I '^11 rr 3 scenic ^’iichslM,, trail Tliere Hiu be h HASS HEADLINES •b r Shining a spotlight on Saxons who are competing at the next level « ’Xl •w «rrai/isax«.<locafti? ®4fci fei, bes be ihe . IK ttoufl. 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Photo provided 1 T I •9 (I Sports can be a major source of pride both for the athletes competing on the field, track and court and for the dedi­ cated fans who support them. We’ve seen this numerous times throughout the last year alone. Fans of the Michigan Wolverines got to see their football team hoist the National Championship trophy while the Detroit Lions have finally given their fans a reason to tune in every week. Even more recently, local baseball fans had the opportunity to watch an im­ probable and magical run by the Detroit Tigers, which ended just a little short of a World Series appearance. Of course, as a die-hard Los Angeles Angels fan, there wasn’t a whole lot for me to take pride in, but like a true fan, 1 support niy team through the ups and downs (mostly downs). That same pride can be found here at Hastings, where our athletes have accomplished a lot in this fail season. I Imow that supporters have had a lot of fun watching the successes of our foot­ ball team, which has just one loss so far this season. A couple of weeks ago, we all celebrated the accomplishments of senior Brandon Simmons, who signed his National Letter of Intent to compete I J Yolit HeuSt Fire :> t,i I 1 * « 4 J F- I / SI .a 5' :I !f tf » < 6 t ■. S’ (J I r'- f I , I 4 y 0 » * 4 « which is run by all Republicans. Only one county race will t^e place on Nov. 5, pitting a Republican against a Democrat. That race is for District 1 County Commissioner between Republican incumbent Bob Teunessen and Democrat challenger Scott Savage. , However, as is the case with, most presidential elections, most of the atten­ tion is heaped on the top of the ticket,' and both local parties are spreading the message of their presidential candidate. “Barry County GOP is extremely focused on this year’s presidential elec­ tion,” Phillip Joseph, chairman of the Barry County GOP, told the Banner via email. “Barry County being a Republican stronghold allows us to help focus on top-of-the-ticket candidates.” “Michigan is a vital state in the outcome of the national election and the 2024 election is crucial for the Republican Party as it represents a piv­ otal moment to shape the future direc­ tion of the country and solidify their policies,” he added. “Key issues such as inflation, immigration, crime, and national security have intensified, and the GOP views this election as a chance to offer a strong alternative to the cur­ rent administration’s policies.” While many would — and have — labeled former President Trump as a divisive figure in the political arena, Joseph said that the label is merely in the eye of the beholder, opting instead to call Tnimp’s style unorthodox and direct. The backlash against Trump often comes from those whose power and influence were tlireatened by his trans­ parency,” Joseph said. “By calling out Washington’s entrenched bui-eaucracy, criticizing long-standing foreign policy failures, and spotlighting media bias, Trump forced many political figures to confront uncomfortable truths about their roles in government. As a result, what some view as divisiveness is, for many, a necessary upheaval to hold the elite accountable for years of policies that did not prioritize the interests of average Americans.” Joseph and the county GOP have worked to lobby for Trump votes in a county where he is already quite popular. “At the grassroots level, volunteers have engaged in a massive door-knock­ ing campaign, reaching out to voters in neighborhoods across the county to personally discuss key issues and ±e importance of electing Republican can­ didates,” Joseph said. “This face-to-face interaction has proven to be an effective way to energize and mobilize the local electorate. In addition to the door-knocking efforts, the parly has hosted numerous community events, creating opportuni­ ties for residents to hear their platforms and discuss local concerns. In 2016, the year that Trump won the presidency, he won 62.9 percent of the vote in Baiiy County, gamering 19,202 votes amongst the 30,517 votes cast . b r« < 1 I I Iz. 3A 1 Dr. Nick Damico st ‘ Continued from Page 1 .w I CLASSIFIEDS DEMS .4 in cross country at Cornerstone Univer­ sity next season. When Brandon goes on to compete at Cornerstone, we’re not going to forget about him. In fact, we have a new feature at our high school that will make sure Saxon supporters can keep tabs on him and all our other athletes competing at the next level. Our athletic director Mike Mohn and athletic secretary Misty Kapteyn worked hard to create our new “Saxons at the Next Level” showcase. Located in the hall near our athletic office, this showcase provides a profile on all the Saxons who are competing at the next level of competition. This is our way of, not only highlight­ ing the hard work ofour athletes but also the hard work of our athletic program, which has helped to equip them with what they need to compete in sports at a level higher than high school. This is a testament to the coaches, trainers and supporters of the Saxons athletic program. They all work together to make it great. Next time you’re in our high school, we invite you to come check it out and see all the Saxons who are representing our school well at the next level. I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269*945-9554 ' /- TREE SERVICE I / /•' '«B I.. X ♦ « ■k BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing ‘'’femifFree EstimffthB,Wil|ibi!iv*sihHi>f| gle walnut trees. Insure,d, liability &, • workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818’7793. PETS c FREE - 2yr old Catahoula Leopard dog. Female. Shots and neutered. 517’648’0576. in the race. In 2020, when Trump lost out to Biden. Trump performed even better in Bany County with 23,471 of the 36,146 votes cast or 64.9 percent of the votes. Christina Bush and her Barry County Democrats look to give Harris a boost in Barry County and win over some of those votes this time around. Her party has worked to distribute campaign signs for Harris and her vice-presiden­ tial candidate Tim Walz. Bush said that tlie party has held sign distribution events in Hastings, Middleville and Nashville. In fact, when the group showed up for the event in Nashville last Saturday, a Republican station was already set up to distribute Trump signs. “So I said ‘Hey, we can work across the aisle* and I put (the tent) across from them. That went all right,” Bush said. “We had some interesting conver­ sations with people who don’t agree that Harris and Walz are the ones to vote for. And, actually, some of the peo­ ple who stopped by our table and were supportive of us talked to others who stopped by and were not supportive of us. 1 think that they had good conversa­ tions. It was talking and not shouting.” Bush acknowledges that, especially on social media, the political back-andforth can quickly grow uncivilized and toxic. While her party is pushing for their candidates. Bush said she also hopes something else can result from the highly-anticipated election. I’d like to see people come together and show that it’s ok to be moderate because a lot of what we’re seeing seems to be extreme rhetoric and to bring the nation together and to start working toward common goals that would help us focus on truly what is important,” Bush said. “That is to strengthen all of our citizens and give them opportunities if they need them To give tliem what they need, when they need it, if we can do that And when I say ‘we,’ I’m saying that more as a nation rather than it is up to Barrv County to get this done. But we have a role to play in it.” fc4 « « • 15 ♦ ♦ I ‘ �I s< * Z?l' a 4 6 WWW ^ingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 *vW! I* OBITUARIES ) <1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM John Rustad Surratt events in high school, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings where he served as a Deacon and Elder. He enjoyed camping, playing 3 solitaire, was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching anime. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Stephen Carli Surratt: his father, Stanley Charles Surratt: his mother, Nancy Margaret (Mundy) Surratt, and his father-in-law, Oliver Burton Walters. He is survived by his wife, Kathy: his sons, Nicholas and Charles: his brothers, Stanley (Chris) of Washington Township, Ml, Bill (LouAnn) of Highland Village, TX: his sister, Sylva (Gordon) Cohen of Highland Village, TX, His mother in-law Norma Walters from Coldwater, Ml: his sister-in-law. Cindy (Chris) Lochamire of Hudson, IN: as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. John’s family will receive friends for a visitation at 10 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church 405 M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. Memorial contributions may be made to Hand 2 Hand care of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings, Ml. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. John Rustad Surratt, age 72. passed away at University of Michigan Health- West Hospital in Grand Rapids on Saturday, October 19th. He was born July 29,1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Stanley Charles ® and Nancy Margaret (Mundy) I* Surratt. John graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo in 1971. He enjoyed being on teams for swimming and soccer in high school. John attended college at Toledo University and Bowling Green University. He played soccer at Toledo University. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. His first jobs in accounting were in Ohio and Grand Rapids. He then worked as an accountant for Barry County Lumber and Johnsons Work Bench, both for several years. He was active in the Jaycees, Junior Achievement and Kiwanis. He married the love of his life Kathy Ann Walters in October. 1993. Together they raised two sons, Nicholas Corbit and Charles Oliver. John enjoyed coaching the Boy’s YMCA soccer teams for several years. He also was a Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader for several years. This led both of his boys to becoming Eagle Scouts. He was active in Band Boosters, he enjoyed going to his boys many sporting and band □ K. • • a. t P*m., Bradford White ^SS Union Hall (UAW Local Herbert Ray McCulligh 4 A Celebration of Life Gathering for Herbert Ray McCulligh, who passed away September 27, 2024, will be held Saturday, October 26. 2024, at 2 1 1 < 4 1 1002, 308 Washington St., fl Middleville, Ml 49333). 1 Arrangements by Girrbach I Funeral Home. Leave I a condolence at www. I girrbachfuneralhome.net. ill ^UhiJI Worship Together 1 /i >1 r r* k' 4 ft' . r -.a si aAa 9 at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY Vie Exist To Be An 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Us . 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m,; Sunday 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings .org. n melhodist-corn. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday^ School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and H a.m. Sunday. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Haslinss Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I Graph/rv A II ws FlbergtiM Products 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 • I Larry Levengood AMKSWBIJF HotlbeMkEi^ 1301W. Green st. Hastings 945-9541 We sadly announce the passing of Larry Levengood: the Man, the Myth, the "Earl of Everywhere”. Larry was a devoted environmentalist, iconic community volunteer, and lawn chair aficionado. He left us on October 13, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Parkinson's disease. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook at wv/w. mortensenfuneralhomes.com. II I 4 * ^1. •« <5: Interactive tool launched for the public to access daily election data ■Dashboard includes data on early and absentee voting by county and jurisdiction Last week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched the Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool that al­ lows the public to access election data by county and jurisdiction with a focus on absentee and early voting. Secretary Benson announced ±e new dashboard while speaking in Detroit alongside partners from the Center for Civic Design, who helped design the look and feel of the dashboard, and the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI). “Democracy works best with an in­ formed and engaged electorate, and I’m very excited today to announce our latest ef­ fort to make government more transparent and accessible to the people we serve,” said Secretary Benson. “We know that election misinformation frustrates voters. We also know that official sources of information are more important than ever to help center our conversation on the rule of law, on the truth, and on the security of the system. Making those official sources of informa­ tion more user-friendly, more accessible, and easier to understand makes them more useful. It 'f^ebdilks misinformation and builds trust in our elections.” “It’s important that voters are able to distinguish a trusted source by providing a look under the hood like this tool does in the ballot request, ballot returns, early voting, and turnout statewide,” said Canton Township Clerk Michael SiegrisL “Most importantly, the information is provided by legal members and is distributed throu^ the department’s trusted dashboard. It is trusted, reliable information that anyone can see how their community is, and the public will have a better understanding of how elections work.” The dashboard is available online at Michigan.gov/VotingDashboard. Data is posted starting 45 days before each Elec­ tion Day, reporting the number of absentee ballots requested by voters, the number of absentee ballots completed and returned to be tabulated, and the number ofballots cast at early voting sites. The totals are broken down by county and jurisdictions. 4 it > *1^ Data on the dashboard is updated daily and is pulled from the state’s Qualified Voter File (QVF). The Q VF is the secure database of voters used by the Michigan Bureau of Elections and more than 1,600 election clerks throughout the state. The dashboard will not display information aboutindividual voters to protect their right to ballot secrecy. The Michigan Department of State and Bureau of Elections are working with the students at UMSI enrolled in a year-long User Experience capstone course to further develop the dashboard. The team intends to release more data in 2025. “University of Michigan School of In­ formation students are shaping the future by tackling challenges at die intersection of people, technology, and data,” said UMSI Dean Andrea Forte. “In this year of democracy, civic empowerment, and global engagement, we are proud to have the opportunity to partner with the Michi­ gan Department of State and highlight the university’s commitment to elevating ex­ pertise and applying research that increases understanding, fosters transparency, and enables democracy to flourish.” ‘T believe data can be a powerful tool for positive change, whether it’s improving communication, enhancing user experience, ormakingcriticalsystemslikeelectiondashboards more transparent and accessible ” said Jackson Gelbard, a student at UMSI who spoke at the press conference. “I’m honored and excited to work on a project where I can leverage my passion for ^ta iiuA' .. ff «' .*5*^ •.i •tfr *5’ <W»' Jfe a** a * •L to; 4.1 5fi > to I, X. a-.x 4 f 4^ 4 ’J': •( ‘ 1® 4* C ' J ariisES •* 4 *1 » r- '*• J 1 4’4* lt« n 1 '’ilBSKWiWBt ttCliW « » ’ «ii!mear at QBE 5 2 gal t 1 noxss; ■ i xss maxixirraj w and technology to make meaningful impact as students, we see this as an incredible opportunity to apply what we’ve learned at the University of Michigan School of Infor­ mation to contribute positively to the future.’ ’ Absentee voting is already underway for the General Election. Early in-person voting will begin statewide on Saturday, Oct. 26 but some communities will offer early voting sooner. Visit Michigan.gov/ EarlyVoting for the nearest early voting sites with their hours and days ofoperation. Eli^ble Michigan citizens can register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for more regis­ tration and voting information. q ^•ra.a:. ■ t s!ss' «*? 9 11kW S' i T *• S.4 *9 * K 3y I * '•*^lhtleN hasung SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS *»• T Social Security installs new kiosks to improve customer check-in process HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist Social Security is striving to make its services more accessible while main­ taining your privacy. It has installed new kiosks in most of its local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business. The kiosks are private, easy to use without assistance and provide consistent service to Social Security Administration (SSA) custom­ ers. Modifications to earlier screens have improved the check-in process, espe­ cially for SSA’s customers who are blind or have low vision. Each kiosk IS compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and includes the following features: • Accessible keypads. • Audio headphone jacks (compli­ mentary headphones are available upon request). • Braille instructions for how to V“*j»uuvuons lor now lo use the kiosk and report any accessibility issues. • Built-in thermal printers and ticket dispensers. • Enhanced 508-compatible check-in software. • Touchscreen monitors with privacy *» r> 4 'S> ** Cl i- filters. These kiosks are just one more way SSA is improving the customer service experience in its offices. Last year, SSA began offering Mobile Check-in -in Express. It allows customers to use their mobile device to scan a QR code at their local office to check in for scheduled and walk-in appointments. By turning on their device*s location 4 ■ Vi A . ■K * r' ? «' X., * * to,' r to I to Si,., to. h X 'A’t J5A , X X. s «9 s., * ‘ *« to • ’S to, k I toV * V X • services and mobile notifications, visi­ tors receive: • An electronic ticket so they know their place in line. • An alert when an employee is ready to help them. • Information about their interview location. • An invitation to participate in SSA’s feedback survey. lA % » V* > ( Si s *. % A 9 5 to 'to >1?^ I 'to I '‘to*. , * « c ■wft ^SQ Mobile t heck-In Express, its check-in process has never been easier. To learn more about SSA’s commitnTent to iH. • •* accessibil­ ity, visit ssa.gov/accessibility. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs c . ’—-VO .Mc I liuiiv Aijairs Specialist for West Michigan You V X I.** 74 1 at 5 ’’*1 V k ’ <6 - ’S. ' >. X 1 >1 3'5 ■\ email to , I dx to * . ' « A > '’i,« % (k « * A ■*.1. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ to 1 I 9 ''is ' sV V I •w I I can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE ot htHciry.hatch@ssa.gov. Mi «» * to 14to * �I * wwwHastingsBannercom W HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 7 1^2 turning 1 Hastings suffers from having only one railroad s. w WA * "kb LW W. V., ) KS BANNER DEC. 13, 1990 A sK Marti Data J * •‘C- Bait Ji . ILV 3'36 Hg.. a Si Sils’ *?!! «« r “Cf'-' 0 s 0 Ji’ftBCh <1 .'ST * - •: >0 Ae r ’Al* * • i: In the last article, M.L. Cook men­ tioned that Hastings sufTered keenly because it was a one-railroad town. Railroads then had the right to fix their own rates, which favored cities with competing lines and prevented manufacturing in one-railroad towns. There was no law to interfere. This was the time when a delegation visited William H. Vanderbilt, head of the New York Central, to protest against freight discrimination that helped big cities and hurt smaller communities. They suggested that railroads should be operated for the benefit of the people, that it was unfair for them to make rates that would build up one town and destroy another. They strongly stressed the point that railroads should be operated for the benefit of the public. “It was then that Mr. Vanderbilt was said to ^ve replied, ‘The public be damned. Railroads are run to pay dividends.”’ “In other words, it was necessary in his judgment — and he spoke for all railroad operators of that time as well as for him­ self— that railroads have a free hand to operate their lines to please themselves. “In the late 1860s, following the Civil War, there were high prices for farm products and farming communities, gen­ erally speaking, were quite prosperous. Then our currency consisted of greenbacks, which were government notes, bearing no interest, and redeemable at no particular time. These were sold at a heavy discount because there was infla­ tion — a flood of promises to pay coin and no coin to pay them. “The inevitable end of that situation came in the violent panic of 1873. For .At < 1 w. i ,i U>’|'I rjsk'-ifar- 1 HimsEoiiteiii' A Ws mae • ait; K 4 jjj '<• ■ 4 I I afcmsBriaBaTi akdiBfajstoJWioolte tand ad aaed b mk n m tiie lalla la^ Mb fdiDiL ea^’ ttelmtamiBiiitb Al-?** iAbijib I » J [ - - v()ti£S]dBiisae«i^'sidCasii aleiiic^’toosiieiDens^ipt To^ Cid W SiiM UtS see Illis ssiedi inraiabifaM (|jo»'toa[rt'«bK\eW nil f A (I itrcfifs i iEd yW I is the r I'll R fi alral) F sis-?**' ssss This bridge near Thornapple Plaza in Hastings was once a railroad trestle for the Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Saginaw Railroad. The bridge, now used by boffefecMswi COCB Miiii V pedestrians, spans the Thornapple River. Photo by Molly Macleod 0^ J actino posted ij Pw * ire 4 ♦ 9 » * • 1 \ t A ’ll ; * ’•’t ■ 4^ Xi- ’* < >1. A *» I Jt- .1.2 • - r-' h % > The C.K.&S. Railroad trains meeting at Schultz. File photo several years immediately following the Civil War there had been a rapid expansion of business, great *eat increase in manufacturing and a large extension of railroad “ ‘•“S county................... Hastings and Lowell were alike in having only one railroad. Both suffered from lack of competition in freight rates. Accordingly, businessmen of the two communities and of Kalamazoo began to agitate for a railroad. A company was organized, known as the KalamazooHastings-Lowell and Northern Michigan Railroad Company. This corporation proposed to build a narrow-gauge railroad because it would cost less to construct than a standard gauge. Money was raised in Kalamazoo, Hastings, Freeport and Lowell, and in the adjacent townships to secure this new line. Major George M. Anderson had charge of the raising of this money. A sufficient amount was subscribed so that the right of way for the entire distance from Kalamazoo through Hastings onto Lowell was secured and the road bed was graded for a narrow gauge for nearly all that distance. TheJopal bonuses paid for all that work. “The panic of 1873 made it impossible to sell railroad securities of any kind. Thus, the building of this line had to be abandoned. It was no doubt just as well because experience has proven that nar­ row-gauge railroads do not fit into the picture of economical transportation. It costs much to transfer freight from standard gauge to narrow gauge freight cars. The narrow gauge cannot carry freight at as small a cost as the standard gauge. “In the 1880s, the project of another railroad for Hastings was revived. It was believed that it would give Hastings cheaper frei^t rates. Andrew J. Bowne, who at one time resided here for sever­ al years and had made a considerable fortune in the banking business here (he had an interest in the National Bank of Hastings in 1867) and in other Michigan <4 44 * •« cities, who later moved to Grand Rapids, was the principal promoter of the new line. He interested Major Watson of Grand Rapids, a Mr. Bush of Kalamazoo, Dr. C.S. Burton of Hastings and some Others in the project. The old road bed from this city to Lowell was definitely abandoned. The new line was to be called the Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Saginaw Railroad. Again, solicitors were put into the field and sev­ eral thousand dollars of cash bonus raised here, and much more in Kalamazoo and others placed along the projected line between Hastings and Kalamazoo. “This road was built into Hastings in the middle 1880s, It was continued to Woodbury, where it was connected with the Pere Marquette. “It was believed here that the C.K.&S. connection with the Pere Marquette at Woodbury and with the other three lines at Kalamazoo would give Hastings much more favorable railroad rates and therefore help the business of the town. But that did not occur, for reasons we Will explain next week....... The C.K.&S. was finally sold to the * M.C.R.R., but it was generally under4b stood that its promoters did not profit by the transfer. The line was abandoned not long ago from Delton to Woodbury, and we understand that the M.C. now wishes to give up the operation of several more miles from Delton south. The C.K.&S. at one time profitably operated two passenger trains and a freight each way every day. But the 44 y:2 *• * ballotrequ^ abss®' -S’* k * 4 0 •l « - $ •• a ASK DR. UNIVERSE Why do trees have bark? w J i' I 1 4b * Soc - * <5^ PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS to .XI isi'*'' “ '1^ z in'*Mik’ ■ Z I tt r** »• < ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I I I V to replace the cork that flakes off. It also Grant. 5. Texas: William, 7, Va.: keeps tlie tree from drying out and protects it from physical damage. Kate. 9, Fla. Dear Grant William and Kate, Below that, there’s a thin ring of phel­ When I was a kitten, I liked to scratch tree loderm. If you scratch a young, springy Thursday, Oct. 24 - Zombie Bar­ Night, 6 p.m. trunks. I loved sinking my claws into their branch and see a layer of green “skin,” bies craft event, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 29 - Baby Cafe. 10 bark. Now I mosdy hug trees—but I still that’s phelloderm. 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It’s super sweet, so More information about these and 10:30-11 a.m. protects trees from all kinds of attackers some animals want to eat it—like insects other events is available by calling Monday, Oct. 28 - Crafting Pas­ that might want to get in—like viruses, or even elk and deer. the library, 269-945-4263. sions. 10 a.m.; Murder Mystery bacteria, fungi, insects or even non-living The bark can’t keep out every predator. things like fire.” Bark beetles make holes in trees so they But bark is much more than just that dry, can lay their eggs in the phloem. When crunchy stuff you touch when you hug they hatch, the baby bark beetles can your favorite tree. Bark has lots of layers. chomp up the sweet tissue. The brittle outer layer you can touch is Below the phloem is the vascular cam­ called cork. If bark is like your skin, the bium. Adams told me this is the boundaiy cork is like the veiy outer bit of your epi­ between the bark and the inside of the tree dermis. Both are dead. Botli help protect a The vascular cambium ’ s job is to make the - OCT. 25-31 tree or person from problems—like excestree trunk grow bigger around. sive heat, sharp ±ings or germs that want One of my favorite things about bark is Those interested can register for these events and find more to get inside. that it can tell scientists how healthy an eco­ information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Cork contains a waxy substance called system is. Since trees live for a long time they store clues that tell us how cl suberin. It keeps water and other important tn the air stuff from leaking out of ±e tree. It also was or what kinds of poUution were around fed. The walk is free and self-guided Oct. 1-31 Oct. Storybook Walk: helps stop germs and insects from getting So, in a way, bark protects the tree it on the Lupine Trail. “Walk-Mushroom Rain" by Laura into the tree. Suberin even resists fire. Trees grows on~and helps scientists Saturday, Oct. 26 — Candlelight K. Zimmerman. 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More information about these events misunderstood yet wonderful world of Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and can be found on the Institute's fungi and their importance in keeping yvhter at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website.askdruniverse website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org . com. our world clean, growing and well- ttte ► A Thick skin HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 4 ; '4 t r;)s. advent of the automobile and good roads took most all of its passengers’ traffic, and the motor truck greatly reduced its profitable local freight business, until at one time it operated only one mixed train three days a week. Soon after that, most of the road was discontinued,” A little more history of the C.K.&S. is given in the City of Hastings Centennial booklet: “The Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Saginaw Railroad, more commonly called the C.K.&S., or the ‘Cuss, Kick and Swear,' had a total trackage of 56 miles reach from Woodbury to Pavilion. The line was completed in 1901 and had a six-day-a-week schedule. “Passenger trains left Kalamazoo at 6:10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. One north­ bound freight left Kalamazoo at 7:45. Connections were made with the Grand Trunk at Pavilion, the Michigan Central in Kalamazoo, the D.T.&M. at Richland Junction, the Michigan Central at Hastings, and the Pere Marquette at Woodbury. “Regular stops were made in Barry I County at Cressey, Milo (CFooked Lake), Delton, Cloverdale (Acker’s Point), Schultz, Hastings, Coats Grove and Woodland. The fare from Hastings to Kalamazoo in 1902 made it possible for many Barry County youngsters to travel to Hastings to attain a high school education.” The railroad bed was abandoned in the 1940s, but sections of the roadbed are still visible today. F 0 I iIMIS til Jr ii« ft! SCHEDULE •I I ESTHER WALTON « C,S' 4^ i • * fl RL 0, ■’2 BACK THE PAGES ixJR • » I- �7:^ .-w f 4♦ A * ir I (JI’ i’ 1 8 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title Insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Lewis and Leisa Lewis, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Fnancial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 27, 2017 and recorded February 17 2017 in Instrument Number 2017-001661 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, by assignment. There Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand SeventyThree and 77/100 Dollars ($92,073.77). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 7, 2024. Said premises are located In the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 394.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 70.24 TO THE SHORE OF MILL POND; THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 115.42 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 37.66 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID SHORE TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THE(f95 SGUTKa2 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 93.20 FEET TO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 39.00 FEETTO A 4 INCH DIAMETER CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 193.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 33.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A 1/2 INCH CAPPED IRON (#31602); THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 192.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 16.00 FEET WIDE, 8.00 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES Family Trust Date of Birth; March 30,1936 TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Alfred J. Gemrich, who lived at 2347 W. Dowling Road, Delton, Michigan 49046, died on September 28, 2024. The decedent established the Alfred J. Gemrich and Jean M. Gemrich Family Trust on July 29. 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jean M. Gemrich and Sydney E. Parfet, Co-Trustees of the Alfred J. Gemrich and Jean M. Gemrich Family Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Co-Trustee: Jean M. Gemrich 2347 W. Dowling Road Delton, Ml 49046 Co-Trustee; Sydney E. Parfet Howell Parfet Schau 350 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 500, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Attorney; Sydney E. Parfet Howell Parfet Schau 350 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 500, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 382-5300 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice Is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 31,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Rodney D. Heckman and Wendy Heckman, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely in its capacity as trustee of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP2 Date of Mortgage: September 5, 2003 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 11,2003 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $85,842.04 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing 35 rods South of the Northeast 155 Old Mill Road, Middleville. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 3, 2024 File No. 24-011997 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (10-03X10-24) i k I I t I the currently established road, except that part deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport. Ml 49325. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required by MCL 1 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, I J Jerald A. Hurless, died August 28. 2024, The decedent, Darlene M. Hurless, died January 18, 2005, leaving the above Trust in full I force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be ( I 1 forever barred unless presented to Daniel A, Hurless, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. / Date: October 17, 2024 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) * X* i’ 0^ •I At*-' * 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (*• Daniel A. Hurless i'<^ r I mt Hastings, Ml 49058 fire* f * (269) 945-1921 on the 1/4 line, 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line 160 rods; thence North on the West Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom 1/2 acre of the Southeast corner which was owned by Miltida Haugh, and lies East of Jones Road. Also, excepting the South 10 acres recorded in Liber 366 of Deeds, on page 650. Also excepting the North 220 feet of the East 200 feet. Also, excepting the following described parcel: That part of the following: Commencing 35 rods Southof the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South on the 1/4 line 53 rods; thence West on the 1/8 line, 160 rods; thence North on the West Section line 50 rods; thence Easterly 160 rods to the place of beginning, which lies West of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the above description, which lies 1010 feet East on the Southwest corner of said above description: thence North 87 degrees East along a tree row to the North line of said description, and the end of said line, Also except: Commencing at the center of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 01 seconds West 50.0 feet;thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West 50.0 feet to said ancient fence line; thence North 87 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds East 50.0 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 12726 S Jones Rd, Delton, Ml 49046-9655 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property Is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 3, 2024 Trott Law. RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1541550 (10-03)(10-24) Of ' I FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, it your period /f I> t?8* of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for 6 fl on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage mortgage made by Rebecca Ulrich, A Married Woman to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, . j.’e re •X •rpTt’r**’ V —< attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 31, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and ^.197 Bs Tao St ’J15 teei ,r * I -cf^ ’•■Stcofetf. T. .-git Sus’^5 Mortgagee, dated October 1, 2008, and recorded on October 14, 2008, as Document Number: 20081014-0010081, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Frfth axpOSCTS ' ' ** noftcr (U|' areTSK sue ofscis: > a -us X t » jideOT:•« **? ' V <4. s Jr, » k 7^^ <1^ >’r •** * • *** c • *5? >1 Uts^’ * J,: ■ a point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 > A « B*^i***i degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 440.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section \ 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 ■ * Zk 66.00 feet along the West line of said Sectiori 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof and the Southerly 33 feet thereof and any other easements of restriction of record. Commonly known as: 3991 GRANGE RD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be I 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the 1 <k % I will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. . . is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at K a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging 'vUO^ Firm Phone Number: (248) 502 1400 (10-03)(10-24) -A and public utilities described as: Beginning at date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in ^03d, Troy Ml iaid seconds West 345.00 feet along the South line of said Section 27 to the point of beginning. Subject to a private easement for ingress the property at the mortgage foreclosure holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; October 3.2024 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans PC rsr3^sr- feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 0150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage U - • * seconds East, 262.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 an^or 600.3241a, the redemption period If the property is sold at foreclosure sate, or 2 O: •A* *•» feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. I { seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East, 220.00 property is abandoned or used for agricultural 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. rn S ^tens^: 440.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 23 2024. 1/4 of said Section 22. thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East • 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest • “(gar 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum as; ’ * Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 23 seconds West. 83,00 feet; thence North premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 31. -• -er STS are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged A. > acars e ■ Kiott. s^- 5? w tns^d- rate of 6.12500% per annum. Said premises assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-004093 Under the power of sale contained in said , * .a* iujajsJjjrBT 4'' 4 4 'm r to be due at the date hereof the sum of FortyFve Thousand Three Hundred Rfty-Nine and 07/100 ($45,359.07) including interest at the seconds East, 83.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East. 66.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes of One Hundred Fifty-FourThousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Six and 71/100 Dollars ($154,786.71). * e 004392,, on which mortgage there is claimed Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the I __ Mortgage dated June 06, 2023 and recorded June 06, 2023 by Document Number: 2023- NOTICE * f Das 2C2^ Third Bank, National Association, FKA Frfth Third Bank as successor by merger to Ffth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of 9 1 Fe * due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office 4 ^8 ■ ■' 0* at 01:00 PM, October 31, 2024. The amount property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member f * ■r ^(Oiic£ cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the {1O-24)(11-14) > /jess given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the I 5< the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 u • pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge Hwy / y 4 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: October 24, 2024 Randall T. LeVasseur J 3 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is later. The redemption period further may be shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, I J Darlene M. Hurless May 9.1932. c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North approximately 12 rods to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress over I H II If !i Darlene M. Hurless Revocable Trust. Date Darlene of Birth: Jerald A. Hurless April 4, 1931 and M, 2004, in Instrument Number 1137316, of mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $80,74763, including interest at 9.95% per annum. Said premises are situated in Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, and I Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of: The Jerald A. Hurless and (269) 945-1921 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which t If i («t NOTICE TO CREDITORS National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded November corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 104.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERLINE OF OLD MILL ROAD. this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER B. WALKER and SHANNON J. WALKER, Mortgagors, to First R ri COUNTY OF BARRY are described as: Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T4N, R9W; thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South 52.33 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 99.41 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 79.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST, 101.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 67 DEGREES EAST. purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for A’ ■r ) 1 16 a distance of 5775 feet; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 01 seconds West along the line of an ancient fence 200.00 feet to the true place of beginning: thence South 00 the CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 22 degrees 51 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1 pm, on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential HastingsBanner^^com OF MICHIGAN THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY notice TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Alfred J. Gemrich and The Alfred J. Gemrich and Jean M. Gemrich 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 1615.20 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST, 580.58 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 23.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 31.39 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 74.80 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 15 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 31.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 27 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST. 129.48 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 05 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST, 96.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST, 72.49 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 85.66 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 62.70 FEET AND WWW / t Ott redemption period, P^f^^^^SERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the Tn '«■ N '■^ 9 ss *sSS s S' return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: October 3,2024 \S K reA SJh tn^ * Associates, RC. Attorneys Association, successor by merger « 0 Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfieid s,s;% Hiiis, Mi 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: a.ni. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00617-2 9:00 < • s''s **** (10-03)(10-24) J * s t f ♦ « ♦ I I w �I T* ?$ti www.HastingsBanner.com the Hastings banner W O ? Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236 MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgaqe will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holdino the circuit court In Barry County, startino promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 31 2024 « % The amount due on the mortgage rnay be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company either of which may charge a fee for this Information: . Name(s) . % the mortgagor(s): Amy Lanohuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee as nominee for lender and lender’s successors “I?'" and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee Michigan Credit Union fess*! I of (if any)- LakP Date of Mortgage: November 27 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording; December 12,2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice- $107698.43 Description of the mortgaged premises' Situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and described as- A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 tn S'** Town 4 North. Range 7 West, described as >3 mmencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North h 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to ^>^**'*'w*' the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 Dispose of medication on Drug Take Back Day this Saturday '•r» abandoned in f. RI 3 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage It holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ‘^ia; active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. S'JI® ass: j sacs' ^>te iBe w • - J’Tr ■ Date of notice; October 3, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1541932 (10-03)(10-24) 1 >*£«gageteftlJufE06,22jcaffi . ■ t *^i ^O5.2CB3ty[loaTOj|tf^5v W.onwti^ira^fBiEsrt hA rer:’?w * r - o :s r « HiEduEafieilafcteKfftiPffrf rs ftetadlfrahrtKfi^it Wsnrarr’ftrtsWtM {I7^Mniji^resflE •axflceSIaEarlBft wnstaxa^BESfE amv!sr MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortage, made by Christopher Bruining r-stiafeJfitieMiihiifc {hrty, Ucfi^ ard J rJttaeul® 130*5** giXT’ait A 4 4' ! to Mortgage Electronic Registration Do you have a pair of old, wornout tennis shoes that have seen better days? The Barry County Earth Day Alliance says don’t throw them out — recycle them. Since January, the Barry County Earth Alliance has collected 804 pairs of used sneakers. The group has been passing these shoes along to GotSneakers, a zero-waste nonprofit that gives the shoes new life. Locals can drop off once-loved shoes at the Hastings and Delton libraries, the Corewell Health Pen­ nock gym or Bright Start Pediatrics. Once delivered to GotSneakers, the shoes are sorted to determine where they will best be used. Onetenth of the shoes donated are branded athletic shoes. These are often sanitized, restored, cleaned and resold in the eco- and budget-friend­ ly thrift community. Another 80 percent of footwear nimacleod@mihomepaper.coni THE HASTINGS BANNER g roup Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and fl)(feX « wifis«te ^OOtetSyiglhe'teSMi^^ 27:tfeic8torih89tfegroes2efl^2 seccfKls 83.00 fat J Sj^83^e?B«2^, « County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of Februa^, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage 2024. There is no personal representative having been assigned to Flagstar Bank, N.A. on which of the settlor’s estate to whom letters of mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand administration have been Issued. One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 08/100 ($135,138.08). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is claims against the Dorene L. Smith Revocable Trust dated November 17,2014, as amended, given under section 3212 of the revised judicature will be forever barred unless presented to act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Penny L. Wood-Smith (formerly Penny L. f'« M ’» ' T ; CSS'fii'S auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry 269.420.1157). Attorney for Trustee: Jeriamiah County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o’clock Local L. Joseph, 215 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall Time on the 14th day of November, 2024. The amount Ml 49068 (Ph.:269.558.8135). due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of Notice is further given that the Trust will the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not thereafter be assigned and distributed to the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear persons entitled to it. ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is Date; 10/15/2024 encouraged Io contact the county register of deeds office ora title insurance company, either of which may By: Perry L. Wood-Smith, Trustee 593 East Shore Drive charge a fee for this information. The bid may include Battle Creek, Ml 49017 interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal Ph.; 269.420.1157 Sts. charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which Jeriamiah L. Joseph (P76780) M • Smith), Trustee, within four months after the Locals can leam how natural herbs can be used to aid in the fight against cancer at a free meeting next month. On Sun­ day, Nov. 3, Robbin Glass will present SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting October 8,2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. Six board members present M pproved 2025 Salary Resolution Approved parking lot repairs Dept, reports received and put on file Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 7:35 pm 'i' Attorney For Trustee may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are 215 E. Michigan Avenue described as follows; All that certain piece or parcel Ph.: 269.558.8135 of land, including any and all structures, and homes, Email: josephlaw7@yahoo.com Marshall, Ml 49068 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 .’*1 * of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600,3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or *hen the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA £0 ■3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to Ihe person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, ^e Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number f *d in this noGce. Dated: 10/10/2024 Flagstar Bank, NA Mortgagee. HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, STATE OF MICHIGAN Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting Oct. 14,2024 (10'10)(10-31) « • < .A<l 11 Hon. William M. Doherty (P41960) Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Estate of Nancy J. Blok. Date of birth: March 15,1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nancy J. Blok, died January 21, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sandra D. Henwood, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. In the Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, edition of The Banner, the article “County board to consider new chief deputy salaries after legal issues un­ covered” incorrectly lists chiefdeputy salaries recommended last week by the committee of the whole to the full board. The salaiy figures are not yet set and could still change. The correct recommended salaries are as follows: Chief Assistant Prosecutor$102,187.30 Undersheriff: $83,833.20 FirstDeputyTreasurer:$58,551.79 First Deputy Clerk: $61,783.92 Deputy Drain Commissioner: $55,406.57 Chief Deputy Register of Deeds: $55,476.58 We regret the error. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 235-3500 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Sandra D. Henwood 95 B Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 437’5620 t I yc. • « •• Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 2024-29885-DE hl n<** information on how herbs can be used to prevent and heal disease. The free workshop will run from 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. Several topics will be discussed next weekend, including how to make herbal tea to combat cancer, specific herbal cancer treatments and how our health depends on our diets. Glass will also help attendees organize and use the herbal information they have gathered. Looking forward to the holidays, Glass will also share with attendees recipes for several potential herbal Cliristmas gifts. Recipes include honey infusions, cough syrups, immunity elderberry syrup, im­ munity tea, immunity honey infusions, herbal tea and seasonings. Attendees are asked to bring their fa­ vorite herbal recipe to share with others. The herb workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA Church Community Hall & Grounds at 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome; there is no need to register. Though the meeting and materials are free, free-will offerings are welcome. For more information, contact Glass at 517-652-3056. Date: October 14, 2024 Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor 1542321 BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court telephone no.; (269) 945-1390 Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 248)362-2600 FS FHLMC BRUINING - 24-02032 PROBATE COURT Hastings, Michigan 49058 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Insurance renewal Ordinance 98 - Pool cover zoning amendment Sewer delinquencies Adjourned at 7:01 pm is considered reusable to micro industry partners throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Finally, the last 10 percent of donated shoes are often considered unusable but recyclable. End-of-Iife sneakers are responsibly recycled to reuse as different materials. They can be recycled into rubber on play­ grounds, canvas to fill for pet toys, beds and more. The Barry County Earth Alliance says the production ofj ust one pair of sneakers can generate 30 pounds of CO2, a toxic chemical that contrib­ utes to global warming. Recycling just 12 pairs of sneakers can displace 360 pounds ofCO2. The EPA estimates that 200-300 million pairs of shoes are thrown into our landfills each year, contam­ inating the environment. Correction: manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of 3nd 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 4 Group discussing herbs'effects on cancer at Nov. 3 meeting Creditors of the decedent are notified that all date of publication. Trustee address of 593 East Shore Drive, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (Ph.; mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public -iff NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor. Dorene L. Smith (date of birth, October 22, 1943), died September 15, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for TTie S7£«?’*^ if 7 ft ** NOTICE Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, ar' - Recycle and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, J UK* I r ;’cs /} The Barry County Earth Day Alliance is collecting your old, worn-out sneakers for recycling. Drop boxes can be found at the Hastings and Delton libraries, the Corewell Health Pennock gym or Bright Start Pediatrics. Photo provided If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... NOTICE TO CREDITORS: In the Matter of the Estate of David G. Kloth, Deceased. Date of birth: June 7,1949. Date of Death: August 13 2024. All persons, firms, or corporations having claims against the estate of David G. Kloth, deceased, are hereby notified to present their claims, duly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the following address: Dianne Kloth, 10300 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046; phone: 269-623-6237. Failure to present claims within the time frame allowed may result in such claims being barred. 'Tfc .I property is used for agricultural purposes as Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 •*t-r Reuse with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real fSSss: •. r J..,, . i! accordance If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature •*>*' I ’ -r. ' r e’' A r f GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! defined by MCL 600.3240(16). gotsneakers? f? The determined 9 Earth Day Alliance continues used sneaker collection Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 26. All Michigan State Police posts will be open and serving as collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your expired, unused or unwanted medications from your home and dispose of them at your local post. Please note patches, syringes or inhalers are not accepted. Ifyou can’t make it on Drug Take Back Day, all MSP posts accept unwanted pills weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays). Find a MSP collection site at Michigan.gov/MSPposts. redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless Thursday, October 24, 2024 4 �i .eft' I B 4 I ■ I MW I 1 SPORTS 10 I www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, October 24, 2024 J TK leaders sweep OK Gold championship races r Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sr** Tliomapple Kellogg seniors Ava Crews and Jacob Draaisma wrapped up undefeat ed OK Gold Conference cross countiy seasons by running away from ±e compe­ tition at Gun Lake Wednesday during the conference championship meet. Crews nudged under the 19-minute mark for the second time this season with her fastest race yet on the TK course in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. She won in 18 minutes 59.81 seconds with South Christian junior Chloe Rinzema second in 19:46.43. Sou± Christian had seven of the first nine girls across the finish line to win ±e girls’ conference championship. The only other runner in that pack was TK sophomore Peyton Hardy who placed fifth with a season-best time of20:57.78. Draaisma won the boys’ race in 16:13.11. He was about 13 seconds in front of Wayland senior Dylan Pallett, the runner-up who hit the finish line in 16:44.05. They were the only two guys to finish in less than 17 minutes. Both TK teams were second on the •» ► U- *4 X t ' w 1 H w UM. * > 783’ r#* £ 1 s« ■ T* > * ** — w -M 1 •« ^1* ♦ % Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews races to a victory at the OK Gold Conference Championship at Gun Lake Wednesday, Oct. 16. Photo provided r Ry V*- I 1^'A V J nL 1 I *4 ( r 1 ♦ J 1 f < *l 1 t. r i:. B ■• 5ii *.. > ‘it X I .1 / w ’M 4 * - ■' i •> A J3. ..il 4 738 lA 1 ^3S 1 T 1 «* * W < —J K BAk", f. •i’i' J? 1 Ibrii5^ rw*. / >1 •, •f^ vV- Thornapple Kellogg senior Hunter Tietz and sophomore Eli Frazer are at the front of a pack that also includes teammates Grady Galaviz (736) and Garrett Holzhausen (737) during the OK Gold Conference Championship hosted by the Trojans in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area at Gun Lake Wednesday. Oct. 16. Photo provided day. The TK ladies were second to South Christian at all three conference contests this fall, and will see the Sailors again at their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divi­ sion 2 Regional at South Christian High School Saturday, Oct. 26. They’re stacked regional races at South Christian Saturday. The host Sailor girls head into the postseason ranked 15th in Division 2 and Saturday’s race will also include third-ranked Grand Rapids Christian, ninth-ranked East Grand Rapids and 12th-ranked Forest Hills Eastern. The boys’ race Saturday includes second-ranked Grand Rapids Chris­ tian, fifth-ranked Forest Hills Eastern, seventh-ranked East Grand Rapids and ninth-ranked Plainwell teams. The top three teams and top 15 in­ dividual runners from regional races next weekend earn spots in the Nov. 2 MHSAA L.P. Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, and a minimum of the seven fastest runners not a part of the three state qualifying teams from each regional earn spots in the finals as well. The Sailor pack tallied just 22 points to win the conference girls’ title Wednesday. TK finished the day with 50 points fol­ lowed by West Catholic 83, Northview 110, Wayland 117 and Wyoming 175. Hardy and sophomore Meghan-Jane Skidmoretumed in their best times ofthe fall for the TK ladies. Skidmore was 14th overall in 21:32.83. The TK team had ju­ nior Madison Kietzman 12th in 21:24.24 and sophomore Alaina McCrumb 18th in 22:21.53 among its top five. Rounding out the seven for the TK girls were junior Payton Gater with a 20th-palce time of 22:54.09 and fresh­ man Amya Gater with a 21 st-place time of22:56.09. Northview pried the boys’ conference championship from South Christian and the TK boys by winning Wednesday with a score of52 points. TK was second on the day (and third in the final conference standings) with 73 points ahead of South Christian 78, WayIand83,GTandRapids Union 113, West Catholic 130 and Wyoming 159. Northview was led by junior Caleb TeBrake who was fourth overall in 17:12.82. South Christian had junior Thad VanderLaan at the front with a third-place time of 17:08.08. It was a tremendous day for the TK boys with three guys setting personal records. A group of 11 guys in the top 30 finishers overall set new personal records and three of those guys were TK guys.Senior Hunter Tietz ran his fastest race yet to place 11th in 18:21.12. Soph­ omore Grady Galaviz bumped his PR down to 18:43.80 to place 17th. Junior Noah Donker moved his PR to 19:44.93 to place 30th overall. The TK boys’ team also had sopho­ more Elijah Frazer turn in a season-best time of 18:49.98 to place 19th overall. TK freshman Garrett Holzhausen was 25th in 19:26.76 and senior Case Dykhouse finished 29th in 19:39.59. Draaisma and Tietz both earned all-conference honors and Galaviz cap­ tured an honorable mention all-confer­ ence nod this fall for the TK boys. Crews, Hardy, Skidmore and Kietzman were all-conference award winners for the TK ladies and McCrumb earned honorable mention all-conference. TK will follow up its regional race next weekend by competing in the Barry' County Invitational hosted by Hastings at Charlton Park Oct. 28. f* « - SsiorAJffllai’ t Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main has dropped her personal record by about two minutes since the end of her junior season. There was a time early this fall when she was really hoping to finish a race in less than 22 minutes before the end ofthe season. She’s approaching the 21 -minute mark now. Main improved her PR to 21 minutes 11.2 seconds in a 21 st-place fin­ ish Saturday at the Kalamazoo Christian Comet Invitational. Main and DK sophomore Makayla Lutz both improved their personal re­ cords for the DK girls’ team on the day. Lutz hit the finish 1 ine in 121 st place with a time of 26:24.79. The Delton Kellogg girls’ team placed tenth and the boys’ team 11th on the day tn Kalamazoo. South Christian won the girls’ team championship with 53 points. Grand I^apids Covenant Christian was second with 73 points ahead of Union City 99, Bridgman 102, Hackett Catholic Prep 127, Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports 133, Schoolcraft 162, Kalamazoo Chris­ tian 187, Watervliet 262, Delton Kellogg 292 and White Pigeon 314. The DK girls’ team also had senior Jillian Leclercq 91st in 24:53.34, junior Elh Timmerman 104th in 25:30.42 and senior Lucy Lester 155th in 39:15.17. The four fastest girls in the race, who all finished in less than 19 and a half minutes, all set new personal records. Leading that group was Covenant Christian sophomore Shelby Kuiper who came m at 18:52.86. Union City senior Skyler Fraley was second in 19:19.19. South Christian junior Chloe Rinzema was third in 19:22.67 and Hackett junior Emma Riker fourth in 19:28.00 The DK boys’ team got a season-best time of 19:46.23 from senior Brock Hickerson who was 81st overall and personal record runs from freshman Jace Hilton and sophomore Isaiah Kellogg. Hilton placed 92nd in 20:28.46. Kellogg came in 126th in 23:38.17. Junior Nick Muday led the Delton boys with a time of 18:52.45 that put him in 56th place. The top five for DK also included a 127th-place finish from sophomore David LePert who hit the finish line in 23:50.99. The Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports team won the boys’ meet with 60 points followed by Union City 77, Covenant Christian 78, South Christian 127, Hack­ ett Catholic Prep 130, Bridgman 156, Schoolcraft 160, Watervliet 211, Grand Rapids Union 228, White Pigeon 290 and Delton Kellogg 311. Hackettjunior Marek Butkiewicz won the race in 15:22.94. Bridgman senior Andrew Mabry raced to a runner-up time of 16:16.17, a new PR for him. He needed to push to beat out Watervliet senior Daniel Mandujano who was third in 16:19.88. The top 11 guys all hit the finish line in less than 17 minutes, including Ka­ lamazoo Homeschool leader Abenezer Olson, a freshman who was fifth over­ all in 16:33.02 to help his team to the championship. Delton Kellogg will be in Allendale Saturday for its MHSAA Lower Penin­ sula Division 3 Regional and then head to Charlton Park Monday, Oct. 28 for the Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings. iR seiz­ JUiV. «t.lX i .V • I T i'V I*- « b .' * 4 • *4 ^4 T k f J I r %- a I'lffisogiashaycir 6al;ts»4BrajU saii^bilavehEvi i aghgtelTCi^j.h Q5craMawQ\>% < I I 1 * K* jjy %■ isTxIbsistbhouififeii w k-- -* 'OCX? ^iteiibecaswvKeii «•» ' » •! >*•«■ *. I** • 'h.w» 'ZsT ‘ - r - * I* * K - KaXMstjj, ( .* • -X A » . 5 *-wr* * •< ri'S V ? k* I nii -••JX - V •» il»lt itW • *aGae ik’' X A, t *- : V' **iR: • co -> **• ’^Y r^ : -a k , «« «n « * i I X 4 >,T * V >• I- A $90 for a third swimmer. Checks t •w’T X X A *X X’ X X. 4 n A 1 ^>e' 'trs 1* 'A > . . b* •» ’•*t 'x I * Swimmers must be 8-years-old by <_v A b •x ' ‘t *- Nov. 30, 2024 to participate. !> '■ Send an email to hascmich@ «L *b 5* ’X- < <• 1 ■ ■ “-Th O s ■S. *• s* l> - S «ee.< p ages, birthdates and preferred prac­ tice location by Nov. I to pre-regis­ payment will be required the first week of practice. Jodi Hawks will be on deck collection registrations. ■<.t?4 5ll> gmail.com with swimmers' names, t *ftn i,* ! •X 'A*. M’ . •x >-e «? ' *'^ .'X *4 ■» I* ■* X •*X is eligible to participate in the club. ter. A printed registration sheet and Jee '!► iiie:!4JC‘^ ^*U I Anyone between the ages of 8 and 18 who can swim 50 yards ofboth the freestyle and backstroke proficiently » '•- ^tur, r • «L.4 ’ should be made payable to the Hast­ ings Swim Club. •< **rc><4 X '■'fv- The Hammerheads are coming back to Middleville. The Hammerheads Swim Club has opened the pre-registration pro­ cess for its winter 2024-25 season, and has announced plans to host Monday and Wednesday practices at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings and Tuesday and Thursday at the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School pool. The season runs from Nov. 11, 2024 through Feb. 14,2025. The deadline to pre-register is Nov. 1, and those signing up are asked to list their preference for practices in either the Hastings or Middleville pool as both is not an option at this time. Practice time slots will be starting from 6 p .m., and time slots will be finalized once the number of athletes participating is closer to being known. The cost to participate in the club is $100 for a family’s first swimmer, $95 more for a second swimmer and — • ‘ S‘£ iilwodedkT^ Hammerheads can pick practice in either Hastings or Middleville now Brett Bremer Sports Editor I £r33 > Main inches towards 21 -minute mark with new PR y f“ — riC tnfii? - , < e» 4 •i > I ■i' ■ t‘. V. I I t Hawks is the team administrator and Mike Schipper returns as head coach. Meets are optional and will be an- % ■ Aft, K nounced once the season has started. There will be forms to purchase optional team logo apparel and op­ tional team caps during sign-ups at early season practices. No team suit is required. 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Hannah Sorensen had a team-high ten assists. Liliana Fox chipped in a team-leading 36 passes The Saxons were 0-6 in conference matches this fall and they’ll be looking to move up the conference standings with some successes Saturday, Hastings hosted its senior night Tuesday against Greenville and fell in three sets to the visiting Yellow Jack­ ets. Sorensen had 12 assists in the loss. Hewitt had an ace. Jordan Milanowski had 21 passes. Noteboom had a teamhigh five kills. Belding will host the Saxons for the regular season finale Wednesday, Oct. 30, as a part of a quad. " .^r'. I■■ £1 L '■2^^ V 'tat I 1 •"IBVBilill L . 1A '1'^ & ^at '£^1 r •''4^ » *-5^^ Sr* «« V, 4- ''tiilWfiaisiBjfjjHj' r.^ b kti isiji ' SB' E 4 J. iic*af(iiliifcta i^«T-S53 »t .-miffiiyuiteaA bk,atea^tai{R »z •UT' b^ioj.MUesidU r.Ti .fe'jfi 15 Mikuferatt. ST Cii^ TeSit »h3 B w S53 ii T RI** ■*■. ::sc Brett Bremer Sports Editor The bittersweet was mostly sweet for Thomapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Golf Finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale over the weekend. Leos shot a 78 on Friday and an 82 on Saturday to place sixth at the finals and earn her first top ten state medal at ±e end ofa stellar fouryears ofvarsity golffor TK. “It was great. It’s what I worked for for four years now for high school,” Leos said. “The biggest thing was last year to get to states, and this year get to states and medal. It has always been what we have been working for since I was a fi-eshman. It was amazing, and it was just sort of like a dream come true. This is what you worked for, andyoudeserve itbecauseyou worked for it and it paid off.” “It was okay, senior year, let’s go do it,” she added. “You have one last time to go out there in the orange and black and 7^ 1 1 Ik’J SE i* a Chilli* fiCtoWOctli. . .-* n■ w* ' W ■‘M* X* Z*l HaijMiWs ® P I W/| Thornapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos celebrates with her sixth-place I *■’ w** S6ff3^ 1 1 ' A f' \ s I J I 4 u le 4 Ar. tir L *4 * < \ .J r I L 1 k 4 -'4 « * I ■4 f 9 I in . -fc ,<I* ‘^7 K 4 t T' 4 ■k-. I <. I ■Zf> • Vr« k * I 2c * A Li r J - Saxon sophomore Bella Friddle (8) attacks the left side of the net over Coldwater's Adyson Qualls (1) and Ava Longstreet (8) during their I-8 match at Hastings High School Wednesday, Oct, 16. Photo by Perry Hardin 9 •• J • ■' M Saxon DS Liliana Fox (1) digs a Coldwater serve under the watchful eye of Middleville’s Leos medals at The Meadows h^s '*8 E 1 f its-i 1 11 sjoiiileiiNlfP'! medal at the end of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Golf Finals Saturday at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale. Photo supplied fliml ■ J j.aE«? n? t'il 1^- S'! do something extraordinaiy. Let’s go get it done within the two days. That is what we did. It was exciting, and also sad at the same time that you know it’s your last high ♦ ♦> school golf tournament, but you want to *1 / go out with a bang.” f /• I To be fair, it’s been a lot more than four > ^5f years of golf to get to this point. She rode > 4 around Hastings Country Club in her car i -I I earner on her dad’s cart as an infant, and iT t > I had plastic clubs in her hand the moment she could walk. H She closes her varsity golf career at TK < ■. \‘k«7 '_^fas a two-time state qualifier and a two“X* • t-* 7 time regional medalist. She was the OK VW ri «* Gold Conference-champion thisi.fall and is hoping alKstate^honorsiget ^ded'at the h K < end ofthe season. She set the TK nine-hole « Tir-'S.. school record with a 34 at Maple Hill Golf Thornapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos checks her notes before an approach Course earlier this month, breaking her shot from the fairway on number two at The Meadows Friday during day one of own record of 36. Dexter junior Avery Manning was the the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Golf Finals. Photo by Brett Bremer tournament’s individual champion with a two-day, three-under score of69-72-141. and Jaeger, shot better on day two in some “Okay, well you shot a bad hole, you Spring Lake senior Zoe Dull was the windy conditions than they had on day one. didn’t want a bad hole, but let’s go fix it,” runner-up with a two-day total of 146. “My ball striking was a lot better [Satwas Leos’ attitude. “We’re going to be mad The rest ofthe individual top five includ­ urday],” Leos said, “but windy conditions about it, but five seconds later we’re done ed Forest Hills Northern junior Chailie show everybody’s weaknesses. To try to and it’s ‘what can we do on ten tee box, Payne third with a score of 147 strokes, accommodate for wind, it is different. what can we do on ten’s approach shot Farmington Hills Mercy senior Maeve The greens didn’t land as well. You land what can we do moving on.’ You have like Casey fourth with a 152 and Sturgis senior it pin high and normally it would stop, 13 holes left ofgolfso what can we do with Madison Webb with a 159. but it would shoot to the back or roll right that and I did what I needed to do with it. Behind Leos in the top ten, Mona Shores down to the fi-ont. Still, we played well, and That was the biggest thing.” senior Mayson Southland shot 162, Mat­ putted and chipped well and did all ofthose What she could do was wipe off strokes tawan senior Charlotte Stenger 162, Plainthings. We were never going to give up. by chipping in for birdie. She did it on well sophomore Ayla Jaeger 163 and Gull “[Saturday] was hard. I didn’t really have number ten and on number 12. Lake junior Charlotte Boudeman 163. any birdie putts roll in. Some of ±e shots, I She was happy to have fnends and family Casey and the Mercy girls won the team just had a bad break, like on 181 hit a five throughout the weekend, and pleased to state title fighting off a day-two charge iron off the tee and I landed like 20 yards _____ Hills__________ have the Kenowa coachswingthrough from Manning and the Dexter girls. Mer­ short in the fairway and I hit something and to say high to her and Cedar Springs’Aam cy put together a two-day score of 677. It put me into the hazard 20 yards in fi-ont Relich who she was paired up wi±. They Dexter shot a 682 fol lowed by Lowell 688, of me. Things like that happen. It’s golf were all a part of ±e same aligianent of the Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood The ability to bounce back Ifom the OK Gold Conference until this fall. Leos 693, South Lyon 707, Spring Lake 710, things ±at happen in golf is key to finish­ said it was a blessing to have a familiar Gull Lake 712, Forest Hills Northern 726, ing at ±e top of the leaderboard. Leos was playing partner in Relich thi'oughout ±e Cadillac 745, Mason 746 and Petoskey one-under through her first five holes Fri­ weekend. They were paired up botli days. 746 in the top ten of an 18-team field. day, starting on number four, but then shot Relich had a bit of a rough day two to finish Only two members ofthe top ten, Payne a nine on the 409-yard, par-5 number nine. 21st overall in the field of over 100 golfers. . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BAHRY COUNTY 'Ll» iM Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning BoanJ of Appeals Johnson has host league finish of fall at last meet-up pi I will conduct a public hearing for the following: TABLED Case Number V-13-2024 • Elle Retberg (Applicant); Michigan Rural Land U.C (Property Owner) Location: Parcel A North Bay, Delton in Section 4 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request a variance to create a land division using a private road that exceeds 1,250 fl in length and is not constructed to current private road specifications. , »« 0*5KI UK : ■ f 1^ '. < I I ■ t Z' / I Mil I V,. 1 Kv; , ; t J Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Riley Johnson had Ji’s best finish of the Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference White Division season Thursday, Oct. 17, at thejamboree hosted by Olivet at Turkeyville. Johnson placed 16th with a time of minutes 56.1 seconds after placing i 9th at each of the first two conference » jamborees this fall. The Lakewood boys and girls both placed seventh in the day’s standings ^d in the overall conference standings for the season. The Lansing Catholic boys and girls completed sweeps of the ^ee CAAC-White jamborees to clinch inference titles. TTie Lansing Catholic boys wonThurs^^y’smeet with 37 points followed in the standings by Portland 70, Charlotte 103, ^b'vet 109, Ionia 122, Eaton Rapids 127, Lakewood 148 and Lansing Sexton 198. Portland junior Owen Moore finished ~'' I ♦ t ?■ r 14 ♦ ♦ I as the top point scorer in the boys’ all-conference chase with a winningtime of 16:40.9, a new PR for him. Lansing Catholic junior Lucas Gates was the run­ ner-up in 16:42.2. There were just three seniors in the top 13 finishers. There were sixth Lansing Catholic runners in that top 13. Lakewood sophomore Bryce Goodemoot was on Johnson’s heels with a personal record lime of 18:03.3 that put him in 1 Sth place. The Viking boys’ team also had sophomore Kaden Rohrbacher 31 st in 19:19.5 and .senior Hudson Goethals 49th in 21:29.7. Viking freshman Gibson Yeiter ran to a new PR of 21:46.1 that earned him 53rd place. In the girls’ meet, Lansing Catholic earned its championship with 26 points followed by Charlotte 63, Portland 87, Eaton Rapids 103, Olivet 115, Ionia 148 and Lakewood 201. Eaton Rapids freshman Remie Ellis was the individual champ in 18:49.7 and she was followed across the finish line by three Cougars including freshman Josie Bishop who was second in a PR of 18:58.6 and freshman Isabelle Cunie who was third in a PR of 19:58.2. Lansing Catholic sophomore Grace Wonch was fourth in 19:59.2 and Olivet freshman Tiya Feldpausch was fifth in 20:007. A freshman led the Lakewood team too again. Raelin Schrock raced to a 36th-place time of 23:44.5. Lakewood junior Marci Nurenberg was 65th overall in 28:33.9. The Viking team had a trio of sophomores third, fourth and fifth in its ranks. Jayda Miller placed 69th overall in 30:06.1, sopho­ more Laurelye Carter 70th in 30:26.2 and Elizabeth Stoneman 71 st in 31:07.3. The Lakewood harriers return to action Saturday at Sou± Christian High School for their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional. The Vikings head to Charlton Park Monday for the annual Bany County Meet hosted by Hastings High School. Case Number V-1W024 - Donald K fvens Jr (ApplicanW^ erty Owner) Location: 2113 Bristol Dr, Dowling in Section 10 of Johnstown Township. Purpose: Request a variance to sell a triangular portion of property to a neighbor that will leave the parcel with 58 ft of lol width (the mini­ mum is 75 ft) in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE November 11.2024 TIME 7^)0 PM. PLACE Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street Hast­ ings, Michigan 49058. Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verhalN orfnwriting,wOegiventrieopp(xtunitytote boned time and place, Any wntten response may be mailed to the adress listed below faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Dir^or James McManus at tmcflianusQbarrvcQuntv.orD The variai^ apptiiation is available for public inspection at the 220 West State Street, Hastinos iS Michigan«dunng the hours of 8 a,n. to 5 p,m. Monday - Fn> Please call fte Baipr County Planning Department at 269) 945-12M for further information. v The tounty of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and ser- such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of print- ejfjatena s being considered at the meeting, to individuals witti disJl with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the followino' M?® Administrator, 220 West State ^eet Hastinos’ Michigan 49058. (269) 945-1284, Cynthia L White, Barry County Clerk w'^.nasungs, p �i y j ** t 1 4 A I z al 12 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 J Saxons win a shoot-out with Cardinais in week 8 Brett Bremer h I 1 k.' For the Saxons, it is one last tune-up for the postseason. For everybody else, it’s one last chance, to Strap on the pads and go hit somebody. The 2024 varsity football regular sea­ son concludes this weekend in Michigan. Hastings is the only local team with a winning record thi.s fall, and the Saxons will look to push to 8-1 on the road at Wayland Friday. The Wayland team is looking to finish over .500 after a 4-4 start to the season, but among those four losses was one to the Tliomapple Kellogg team that the Saxons defeated in week one of the season. Tlie Wildcats have allowed at least 34 points in each of the past three weeks, and now they're tasked with trying to slow down a Saxon team that just put 73 on the scoreboard in its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference finale against Coldwater. The Thomapple Kellogg team that defeated Wayland in week three picked up its second win of the season last Fri­ day, against a winless Ottawa Hills team, and will head to Wyoming this Friday to face the Wolves. Wyoming is 1-7 overall this season, with its one victory over the Ottawa Hills Bengals. It’s been a tough schedule for both the Wolves and Trojans this season. Wyoming heads into ±e contest coming off a 35-12 loss to the defending Di\ision 3 State Champions from Forest Hills Central in their OK Gold Conference finale. Lakewood will head to Ionia Friday to face the rival Bulldogs in the final Capital Area Activities Conference White Division bailgame of the season. Ionia is 5-3 and has specialized in winning close ballgames this season. The Bulldogs have one-point wins over Charlotte and Sexton on their resume and are heading into the contest with the Vikings coming off a 16-13 non-conference win over St. Johns last week. The Vikings were on the turf in Mount Pleasant to take on Newaygo in a non-conference ballgame last week on the campus of Central Michigan University and will be looking to snap a five game losing streak Friday. The Vikings haven’t bested the Bulldogs since 2018. I K 1 . I Sports Editor 4 --• J k * « .' ■< / >• » > . I f \ •J* ///J.S. 1^^ s w 11 .J I 1 •• Lj f ♦ » —J W « A F I flj *w jP f' * d I <1.4* * V* J r )L aAH ■\c: «< •• ;a rt*i X . V* 4 v< 4 1 > •n f r 1 5 • ** ) 'J f f r e ’. if Kf >1. I L h k B C J *:j 1 L X I * Tv I ) 9. » > • • T i ' »* ri < * The Thornapple Kellogg senior football players and sideline cheerleaders make a walk arm in arm from the north end zone inside Bob White Stadium at the end of the Trojan varsity football team’s senior night win over Ottawa Hills Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg wrapped up an 0-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division season with a loss to Schoolcraft last week. Now the DK Panthers will be home to take on the Parchment Panthers in a SAC crossover to close the regular season. Hackett took down Parchment 35-13 last week to claim the SAC Lakeshore championship, but the Parchment squad still has the playoffs ahead of it. Like Lakewood and Delton Kellogg, the Maple Valley squad has dropped five straight ballgames. The Lions will look to get their return to 11 -player football turned around against a winless Comstock team in Nashville Friday. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. 44 seconds into the game to put the Sax­ ons in front 6-0. Coldwater responded with a 65-yard touchdown pass from Dracyn Foster to Evan Lewis 57 seconds into the game, and they led 7-6 after the extra-point kick by Manuel Hernandez. That was the last lead for the Cardinals. Hastings answered with a five-yard TD run by Wilson as the first quarter clock ticked under eight minutes. Tossava then tossed his 51-yard TD pass to Barnum a minute and a half later to move the Saxons in front 18-7. Coldwater answered with a field goal to get within 18-10 by the end of the offense including 500 yards rushing. Cardale Winebrenner carried the ball 14 times for 234 yards and three scores. Isaiah Wilson had 13 rushes for 194 yards and four touchdowns. Hastings also had Tyler Frazer carry the ball ten times for 48 yards and one TD. Saxon quarterback Mason Tossava was 4-of-6 passing for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with Jett Barnum for 51 -yard and 38-yard TD passes. Frazer added 35 yards receiving and Travis Oliver had 32 yards receiving for the Saxons. Winebrenner took a hand-off 50-vards i »ii •as*.. * . "ijl •* *dS iS' (!£ s iSf9: s fi »** 5 is?*' «» ■ X « A » ^12 ir u* I^ES .2? Hastings 73, Coldwater 45 K «u Scoring 45 points with 532 yards of offense will win a lot of football games. It wasn’t near enough or the Cardinals to keep up with the Hastings varsity football team Friday. The Hastings varsity football team closed a 5-1 Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence season with a 73-45 win over Cold­ water inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. The Saxons piled up 656 yards of i-r ._r--« tnia 4 * is < * tIB w Xt *1 r. ,giKPfej5isotfiea2n£B^ A’ ^vl i' > 'sSfciS EI325- s M teted off the I L5\2®- < I r T 1 I A .V 1 PLAYOFF LOCAL STANDINGS W L POINTS Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 1 2 2 2 2 1 6 6 6 6 56.5 34.75 26.375 20.375 17.375 r > INTHLSTffTtS AFHUTIC CONFERENCE HARPER CREEK HASTINGS PARMA WESTERN JACKSON NORTHWEST MARSHALL COLDWATER PENNFIELD W 1 1 5 3 3 3 1 *• c r\ CONFERENCE L <1 •I X. CONFERENCE L; L WINS 1 1 3 5 5 5 7 5 5 3 2 2 1 0 LOSSES . I 4 er-: : J >1 0 1 2 3 3 4 5 I .1 2-' h t J T'L I V M'c I 1 4*. > 1 I, * .J*. /■ « * j OK BLACK W Northview Holland Christian East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills 8 6 5 5 2 0 L 0 2 3 3 6 8 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 5 3 3 3 1 0 0 2 2 2 4 5 V Saxon receiver Jett Barnum (8) elevates for a pass in the end zone as Coldwater's Bennett McDonald (25) gets his hands in his face during their 1-8 contest in Hastings Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin k 1? DIE 8 CONFERENCE Union City Bronson Springport Reading Sand Creek Stockbridge Maple Valley Quincy W 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 0 L 0 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CAPITAL AREA ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE WHITE W Portland Olivet Lansing Catholic Lansing Sexton Ionia Charlotte Lakewood Eaton Rapids 8 6 5 4 5 3 2 0 L 0 2 3 4 3 5 6 8 CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 7 5 4 4 3 3 1 0 0 2 3 3 3 4 5 7 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2024, at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday. November 13.2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED budget will be a subject of this HEARING. . A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 0 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 4172a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered SOUTHWESTQtN miiniC CONFERENCE VAUEY W Schoolcraft Lawton Saugatuck Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg 1 5 3 3 2 L 1 2 3 5 5 6 K * THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED CONFERENCE A 2 n FOOTBALL • CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES he meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below, Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 | I I I > '4 i J J t t I \ X f. » A '•’'^1,1 « «♦ I 1.'^ i It was the kind of senior night where the scoreboard stays lit up just a few minutes longer after the final whistle blows. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team defeated visiting Ottawa Hills 37-20 inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday to close out the 2024 OK Black Conference season. Both teams See SAXONS on 13 S',' > -» Thornapple Kellogg 37, Ottawa Hills 20 at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at Rutland Charter Township first quarter, but that was as close as the bailgame would be the rest of llie night. Foster was 24-for-41 passing for 514 yards and six touchdowns on ±e nisht. Hastings did sack him five times and pick off one pass. Evan Lewis and Bennett McDonald both had 174 yards receiving, Lewis scored three receiving TD’s and McDonald one. Dayton Ennis added seven receptions for 105 yards and two scores for the Cardinals. Barnum and Jayce Peterson had seven tackles each for the Saxon defense and Isaac Friddle had five. Peterson had 2.5 sacks. Wilson had 1.5 sacks and Friddle had one. Peterson, Jack Webb and Trap­ per Reigeler each recovered a fumble. Barnum, Tyce Richardson and Reigler each forced one fumble. Wilson had the Saxon INT. Webb broke up four Cold­ water passes. K I . V. .** w « V P X I V ¥ �www.HostingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER SAXTONS F I Thursday, October 24, 2024 Continued from Page 12 The Vikings had a 7-6 lead in the firsthalf, but fumbling the ball away kept resulting in Porter Slominski touchdowns forthe Lions. He finished with four touchdowns on the night Ethan Reybum and Ryan Pickerd added offensive scores for the Lions, and Newaygo defender Nathan Watson returned a Viking fumble for a touchdown. Stockbridge 33, Maple Valley 21 Maple Valley was bested 33-21 by the Stockbridge varsity football team in the Big 8 Conference finale in Stockbridge Friday, Oct. 18. Stockbridge took a 27-0 lead in the first half and then held on for the win as the Lions started finding the end zone. Maple Valley got within 27-14 early in the fourth quarter. Jakeb McDonald scored on a 13-yard run 3:10 into the sec­ ond halfand then tossed a touchdown pass to El i Wright 3:10 into the fourth quarter to get their team within two scores. Kelvin Nevins-Davis added the extra-point kick after each Lion TD. Jeremiah Penny added a one-yard TD run in ±e final minutes forthe Lion team. McDonald had a big night throwing the ball. He passed for 141 yards and the Lions actually outgained the Panthers for the night. Jimmy Wiggs had a team-high 14 rushes for 60 yards for Maple Valley. Penny had eight carries for 31 yards. Wright was McDonald’s top receiving target. He had four catches for 79 yards. Jackson Burpee added three receptions for 47 yards for the Lions. Zac Rogozinski and Josiah Muzzin did pick off Lion passes, and Rogozinski led the Panthers with nine tackles. A I i were chasing their first victory in the f newly arranged conference. While there were still some crutches in the senior march from north to south in "The Pit” to greet the rest of the team and the Trojan student spirit section in the south end zone after the game, having a few guys returning from injury the past couple weeks certainly helped the TK program. The Trojans led from the start as their first drive ended in a three-yard TD run bv junior back Debo Robinson. Junior Maiaclft VanEngen took a pitch around the left side for the two-point conversion and TK led 8-0. The Trojan offense moved the ball ^d down the field all evening long tliajiks in no small part to some improved blocking on the outside and the return of senior left tackle ConnorDombkowski who'd been out the previous two ballgames. The only Trojan drive that didn t end in a touchdown all night was the last one, filled with reserves, which ended at the Ottawa Hills 19-yard-line. VanEngen took an option pitch, around Dombkowski’s side, from quarterback Micah Dock 46 yards for a touchdown a minute into the second quarter and a two-point run by Robinson had the TK lead up to 16-0. The Trojans recovered an on-side kick following that touchdown and just five plays later Robinson scored on a 19-yard run and added another Uvopoint run for a 24-0 lead. The Trojans tacked on a 1 -yard TD run from sophomore Jack Smith in the closing seconds of the first half. They led 30-6 at the break having scored on all four oftheir first half possessions. Robinson added a l-yard TD run with 4:06 to go in the third quarter and Dock tacked on an extra-point kick that pushed TK’s lead to 37-12. Ottawa Hills had a nine and a half min­ ute scoring drive to start the second half and a drive that took 11:36 to find the end zone between the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth. Schoolcraft 54, Delton Kellogg 8 ’ Schoolcraft scored on a 39-yard touch­ down pass five plays into the game and never really let up as it finished off the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley I I I s / J. I X % \ * K • 1 •l *. % w % >• • ■L-s',' • V i * s X K* ?•>.' *<.shi 'M % A.. D %i etxK i “* IE a,. ‘ 'X'.: »ei •3«it .4 iLfi lx-. < if IHO k ' J-* :> yi ?i4j e* 4 " fe V (W s fi• -K .1 1 I 1 13 J • r 1 r X xFia 1 *1 * e •7t • • I - .My,- . ■* < 7 - * I L^■^st Thornapple Kellogg defenders Tanner Buxton (54) and Zach Eldridge (6) look tn chase down Ottawa Hills running back Xzavier Lawler during the TriJ!' OK B°ack Conference win over the visiting Bengals Friday in Middleville. Photo y Brett JX Division season with a 54-8 win over the Panthers in Delton Friday. The Eagles clinch the SAC Valley Championship for ±emselves with the win finishing off a perfect 5-0 conference season. The Eagles are 7-1 overall. DK falls to 2-6 with ±e loss an dO-5 in the SAC Valley this season. The Eagles added a 46-yard TD run and a seven-yard TD run before the end of ±e first quarter to lead 21-0, and led 28-0 in ±e second quarter before the Delton Kellogg offense was able to achieve its first first down. It was 35-0 at the half after a couple of DK fumbles in the sec­ ond quarter. Delton Kellogg got its lone TD on a late 46-yard TD run. Newaygo 53, Lakewood 36 Newaygo looked like the team more worthy of playing in a collegiate stadium Friday as the Lions took a 53-36 win over the Lakewood varsity football team in a in a match played inside Kelly-Shorts Stadi­ um on ±e campus of Central Michigan University. The loss was the fifth straight for the Vikings who moved their record to 2-6 overall heading into a Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference White Division contest with rival Ionia to close the regular season this week.. Carter Stewart was a load to bring down even in defeat. He rushed 25 times for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and he also led the Lakewood team defensively wi± 19 tackles. “The people at CMU were great and it was a tremendous experience,” Lake­ wood head coach Tim Swore said. “We are very disappointed in the result as we turned the ball over five times for the second week in a row, gave up the lead and lost.” James Crum Jr. rushed for a touchdown and tossed a pair of touchdown passes to teammate Christian Harton for the Vikings. The longest of those two TD connections covered 43 yards. The Panthers didn’t need much more offense than what they got from backs Brandon Hamlett and Noah Sandecki. Hamlett had 16 rushes for 129 yards and Sandecki had 18 carries for 128 yards. Skyler Cook had nine tackles to lead the Lion defense, including a sack. Wright and Burpee had seven tackles each. The Lions fall to 2-6 overall with the loss and end ±e Big 8 Conference season at I -6. Stockbridge closes conference play at 2-5 and is 2-6 overall heading in to its regular season finale. *’'C *“**■?,“ -Jf ^1 4?, r I 1 I^k:. / I ( I * jL I «»s !r. Lt « / ’ ti a 't ! / 9 tw * Ji 9^ .Az' e i J y*. *4 kw«i» KS 9 r V II r I 4 t , 5 < I f r -C £i 9 * 1 f ■ F rp it. 4? 11 JTK F '“*•! » *3 ■»—i r*.r k —M .'A v 5 «» / M*> •J, VwA X. ’’’ 4 I* ?»A. «J c: w- « » V X _ '« II La r ?* . .v^ » J -LZ7^ ■* M Y. •e' S 1 X <. Saxon running back Cardale Winebrenner (26) drags a Coldwater defender for a few more yards Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Photo by I* ft •4 A Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer wu'w** / Stadium during their Friday night contest in? *nu Perry Hardin I Thornapple Kellogg junior back Debo Robinson carries Ottawa Hills tacklers I 9 I M IQ lid* r 1 1 fi' LW’ •t t f f a I APTS CGNTEP • • Sv »l I ' I -^. / Professional Events » Mr; .' ti ' / f’''" HASTINGS PGNFONMING .*** r.d The Neil Diamond legacy | Sat, 11/2/24 7oopin TIflKS . at >. 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The Lions were playing in their third Pink event of the season having participated in a couple of them on the road as well. The Lions held a moment of silence t>efore the match for those who have battled and continue to battle breast .VA t t .4 P cancer, the gym was decked out in pink and balloons and signs, and the teams wore pink too. A silent auction was held throughout the evening and on-line for a number of gift baskets. On the court, the Broncos took a 25-20, 25-12, 25-16 win. “We’re still working on once we get down, our energy is too low to have any momentum to get up. It is something we have been struggling with. And, that’s it,” Maple Valley head coach Timara Wehr said. There have been some strides. During evaluations during the season the Lions decided to make junior setter Storey Jonca a floor captain. Coach Wehr said she had to step up at that point, and it has helped the Lion setter to be more vocal on the court and have a better court presence all around. The Lions are working on their men- l^l }• A —b< F« , Maple Valley sophomore Audrey Burpee (left) and sophomore Aubree Roth try and get to a Bellevue serve during the third set of their Dig Pink match at Maple Valley High School Thursday, Oct. 17. Photo by Brett Bremer ■ r^ 1A « *Srt I ft .•z ► 4 v^r <5 tt * r -•* A I r .T' ft i r k 1 f , •KJ. I 4r- ** J « f r I II 1 r k*- t L •k4. W<5 tai skills as well as their physical ones. “Our blocking has been getting better,” Wehr said. “We have been really focusing on certain things we’re looking for. We just say like, hitter up, arm up, and that’s when we know to be moving. We do that every practice, we have a movement drill that we do. Audrey Burpee has been getting a lot more touches, and she is also our best passer in the back row.” While the defense at the net has been getting better and better there has been a little bit of a dip in the back row defense lately according to the Lion coach, and that’s just something that has been in balance which which skills are being focused on in practice. “We’re not winning games, but I see the improvements in our team,” Wehr said. The Lions closed the Big 8 Con­ ference season Tuesday with a match against Springport. The Big 8 Confer­ ence Tournament is on the schedule for Saturday, Oct. 26, at Springport. The Lions’ last Saturday tournament action was at Comstock, Oct. 12. It was a rough start, but coach Wehr was happy to see her girls push Allegan to three sets in the silver bracket play at the end of the day. Some illness hit the Lion team after that and the team was able to take just six girls into its conference match at Quincy, Oct. 15. d J 55^ r The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team gathers following its annual Dig Pink match against visiting Bellevue Thursday, Oct. 17. The Broncos took a threeset win over the Lions on the night. Photo by Brett Bremer * J I ■ ',.ir 4^ *Af < * «*■ “ A W <j -A ✓ F' €1*’ ’ X * • I .•T 0^ 0^ 5 vt<' Y I 10 B0|®^ • -iirf 4 J M’S' > 3*9* I i 3 I 1«*C« I Vikings finish undefeated league regular season Brett Bremer Sports Editor It hasn’t been quite as clean on the scoreboard, but the end result in the standings is the same as usual so far for the Lakewood varsity volleyball team. The Vikings finished off a 7-0 season of duals in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Di­ vision by beating visiting Eaton Rapids Tuesday. The Lakewood girls took a 2521, 24-26, 26-21, 25-16 win over the Greyhounds on senior night at Lakewood High School. Eaton Rapids was the third team from the conference to take at least one set ofthe Vikings during the con­ ference regular season. Lakewood will look to finish off a conference championship season at the league tournament which the Vikings host Saturday. Lakewood lost a tough five-set match at Lowell last Thursday by the scores of 14-25, 25-16, 25-22, 2325, 15-7 and ten tested itself again against some solid competition at the Mattawan Invitational Saturday. Viking head coach Brooke Fran­ cisco said Thursday’s match was a tough one. “We came out ready to play and after the first set it was very back and forth,” Francisco said. “We were evenly matched as we knew we would be going into the game. We are both pretty young and have just gotten better all season.” Senior all-stater Abby Pickard had a career-high 26 kills in the match with the Red Arrows. Johanna Duits chipped in six kills. Pickard added ten assists and an ace too. Emma Duffy had a teamhigh 23 assists and five aces. Lakewood got 18 digs from Eva Stowell and 12 from Camyla Cope­ lin. Ahlanna Thomas led Lakewood with two blocks. The Red Arrows spread the attack around with five girls recording at least seven kills. Laney Bieneman led the Vikings with 14, Jordyn Mcclymont had 12 and Harper Schaedig had ten kills. The Red Arrows hit 12 aces on the night with Lily Eveland and Annalise Clark knocking four each. Clark also had a team-high 18 digs. Ry lie Barriger added 15 digs and three other Arrows had at least ten. Barriger put up 44 assists on the night from her setter spot. The Vikings will close the regular season with a trip to Battle Creek Wednesday, Oct. 30, to take on a. Harper Creek team ranked first in the state in Division 2. .♦ ____________ ___ H 14 I I m? PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ILLE, BARRY COUNTY. I 12.2024, the November 14.2024 meeting has been within the Town^hin ft^hij, I rpniiirj»/l urJap tk^ __ r-L i/» i . T Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton MI, 49046 Lowing Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the « ‘*"""8 “ I* hearing, members of the public may also provide “nsideralion by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning ComLion or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission ^"‘"8 ^'’"’‘"ritrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@ipcimi.com) or for rS ^r or to Ae bvSf Z m < PaU S m mT®,;nPn"K±'administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PflASE TA^ FURTHER NOTICE that t^ item(s) to be considered . s.d;* tS^g: Review to allow the reconstructron of an accessory building failing to meet height and setback requirements pursuant to FamilySm Meltoi. ' ' Ordinance. The subject site is located ™-n,ly aoned R2- Single and Two ' '' SiEr"."' nZrtf Land Use/Site Plan “"Struct,on of an addition to commercial building and restaurant/food source operation with related » 'iZT “ “"«lle Township Hickory Corners, MI, 49060. Parcel» 08-12-036-076-10 Md IS conditionally rezoned Cl ■ Single and Two Family, Medium Residential. I I P™P^^*y before the Planning Commission aiCs* , . IN “* P'“' J <»'' J**-* «S I be Saxons and they are representing their current school, as well as their alma ma­ ter. We would like Saxon fans to know how those kids - who they have cheered for during their high school careers - are doing and where they are.” , The showcase of accomplishments not only highlights the hard work of Hastings athletes but also the hard work ofthe collective athletic program, which has helped to equip them with what they need to compete in sports at a higher level. It’s a testament to the coaches, trainers and supporters of the Saxons athletic program. “We get a lot of younger kids seeing this type of thing and many want to follow in the footsteps of those stu­ dent-athletes that they have looked up to as young student-athletes,” Mohn added. “It has been a pretty positive thing for a lot of our graduates, their families and those student-athletes that are currently competing for the Hastings Saxons.” ia ri .50 E > st <1 - 0 STt ;; * :* jaiEsewy® 'I* |KI;u: 0 » .1A «I e •* * «l ::2VCS :T!sex.' l: I -■ I k ’ r ■ .’ r • . tvr ta ' • II' 1F3t* 31 y^SSKSZafcl w ]»• i xLi i *5 a ' a s pnesa 1c * 7^ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By; Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall requiring fl i ^’'Eaiasis^ ttoileLj. ' I> * 'K X; i-;*' •ass^ I 5«*.«4lilBi£ a; ' S '"X: ‘ Pe Uta 1’1. Delton, Michigan 49046 ■3 ■s < a^:» * I 1 ft- *- ■lb. •xe, T * 1' * i ■ *4 -I ■1 U •w u. -J' The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ soccer team took a 2-1 win over the Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports team on the road Oct. 14 to improve its record to 16-2-1 on the season. The Eagles had plans to head to Xenia, Ohio this week for the threeday National Christian School Ath­ letic Association Tournament to take on teams from all over the United States. The Eagles were third in their division a year ago, and Eagle head coach Justin Schultz said his guys feel good and equipped to take bring home a first place trophy this fall. The Eagles will follow that up with the Michigan Christian Schools Ath­ letic Association state tournament’s. The Eagle coach said his guys are looking forward to being the first ■ S’S'* 4 '-Si* VL» »» *' ‘is^^ ‘■’S > Barry County Christian boys’ team to possibly win a national and a state tournament in the same season. Barry County Christian boys shared the 2024 Great Lakes 6 Conference Championship with Algoma Chris­ tian. The Algoma Christian boys earned a 2-0 win over the Eagles in the Great Lakes 6 Tournament to earn a share ofthe conference title according to Schultz. In that regular season finale against Kalamazoo Homeschool last week, the Eagles got two goals from junior Isaiah Lamphere. Senior Keygan Robinson assisted on one of those two goals. Robinson pestered the Kalamazoo net all afternoon firing off eight shots himself. The Eagles had 16 as a team. Senior goalkeeper Noah Lilley made 11 saves to earn the shut out. 4 K. *i h» ► u: <?> * f* >5’’ 1 > » •>«3 J?. > *> I 1 I Ss t i I 1 I I I s POft A W’$- CELEBRATE SUCCESS! k 4 V. -« » ’t * I * S -S’ Send your student achievements or personal milestones to THE HASTINGS BANNER <» ' c ■4: A VIE^Mw.^w^ Group I \ ( t X . ■*! %*. mmacleod @ mihomepaper.com 11015 S. Norris Rd, « eras sax-ii ; 4 auxdiary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 501-1 'i •-A’ > A IW "’«'-8 is held, to partic- reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabihues at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities ®r Ji arK^* 4^ Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the abovementioned proposed amendments) at or following the public hearing ipare “ e «<» . Eagles off to tourney in Ohio after sharing GL6 title Brett Bremer Sports Editor PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION c » »I ______ Mlt^H Iff A ^4 A A f^T'H P D Tk^n'C n Troerr' r\ n MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INI ERESTED PERSONS: Ie o ’ a 9^ ’8 iilSJ* 4 K’P^47. 5^51K Visit us online at HastingsBanner.com I H IJ^’*. I «fC* I iE:»3f S?« t 2»as Once a Saxon, always a Saxon. In the spirit ofthat sentiment, Hastings High School has unveiled a new feature highlighting the athletic accomplish­ ments of former Saxons who have gone Qn to compete at a higher level. ■., ;.. Athl^ic director Mike Mohn and athi- ''■ .'!Lfl<l /iLfk ... ^'/Jk />l JL .uJUf .'' -‘1. uJ'2' ir ' X •'• 1. letic secretary Misty Kapteyn worked to create the new “Saxons at the Next Level” showcase. Located in the hall near the athletic office, this showcase provides a profile of all the Saxons who are currently competing in collegiate sports. Mohn and Kapetyn worked to identify all the former Saxons who are currently active in college sports, but they also welcome new submissions if someone was missed. The main purpose ofthe Saxons at the Next Level showcase is to celebrate, and support, those Saxon student-athletes that have taken their talents to the next level,” Mohn said. "Our approach is one thatalloftheseyoung people will always 3«S II 0iSS** Hastings High School unveils ‘Saxons at the Next Level showcase s 4 <0^ «« 1 I i �HastingsBanner.com WWW. THE HASTINGS BANNER ------ -________________ Thursday, October 24, 2024 15 TK rallies from fifth-set deficit in Wayland -——----------------------------- — Brett Bremer X J . i. V, i V Sports Editor Wildcats tried to chase a 3-0 victory, but Way land senior I ibero Emersyn Stroud the TK ladies held on for the 25-23 win. ripped a serve thatjust skimmed over the Set four was close too with TK taking a top of the net which Trojan junior setter 10-9 lead to send Hoebeke to the service Tealy Cross couldn't quite handle, and line where she put together a run of seven the Wildcats moved in front 14-8 in set straight points with Ritsema making a number five Tuesday on senior night at few big plays in the middle of the net on Wayland Union High School. <» the attack and on the block. TK didn’t let But Stroud’s next serve, with nearly the Wildcats get back in that set. Hoebeke the same speed and trajectory, caught the said, “Reece was on fire tonight.” net and fell on the Wildcats’ side in the Kylee was also pretty impressed with tie-breaking set to 15, in which a team junior McKenna Hoebeke rallyingto put must win by two points. some serves in late after struggling early That was the first match point the on in the match. Trojans survived. They needed to win “We just had energy tonight. We have five more in a row to even have a chance been getting down on ourselves a lot this at winning. Cross got a chance at the season, and tonight that didn’t happen. service line and the Trojans survived We all really wanted to win really bad,” one more match point against them, and Hoebeke said. AV? another, and another, and another. The The Trojans host South Christian Trojans fought off those five straight Monday, the sixth-ranked team in the match point chances for the Wildcats, state in Division 2 and next Wednesday, and then eventually a sixth and then a Oct. 30, the Trojans close out the OK seventh before finally pulling out a 20I Gold Conference duals at home against 18 win in set number five to take a three Grand Rapids Union. sets to two win over the Wildcats in their Thornapple Kelloggs Mana Piccione (12) and Alexa Eden (1) celebrate as OK Gold Conference dual. they head towards the handshakes after their team pulled out a five-set win The Trojans didn’t just rally late in over the Wildcats at Wayland Union High School Tuesday TK fought back that fifth set, they’d been battling from from a two sets to none deficit, and trailed 14-8 in set number five before behind for quite some time. Things surging for a 20-18 win in the end. Photo by Brett Bremer didn’t go TK’s way at the end of the ) first set and the Wildcats closed out a 25-23 win. The Wildcats took set two and in, over and in. That is all I was hop­ The TK softball team is 0-7 against 25-17. The Trojans pulled out a 25-23 ing for,” Harmon said. “I honestly don’t the Wildcats the past three seasons. The back-and-forth third set and then won know how we did it though. Everyone TK varsity girls basketball team, 0-6. set number four 25-16. thought we were done and we just kept The TK volleyball team hadn’t won a I “This was the first night I feel like we fighting, I feel like the biggest thing we match against Laker and the Wildcats Vhw played a full match to our potential, and did was pick each other up. During the in four season until Tuesday. Wayland this is what we can do when we do. It season, we have had a challenging sea­ <1 • * / took the team’s first conference meeting wasjust so much fun. The energy was up. son with a new conference or whatever, of this season in four sets in Middleville The positivity was up, and the play was and such a young team, but we’ve been a month ago. intense. It was just a lot of fun tonight,” playing well together. And, I think to­ I She is so good. She is their team,” TK head coach Tia Cross said. night the biggest thing was keeping our Hoebeke said. “If she hits it, it goes r “Tonight, I just felt we stayed really, mistakes out of our heads and making down. We knew that if we could lock really positive. We played over our it a point to lift each other up.” * Sher down we could win.” * ift mistakes, and we moved forward from A Wayland time out was followed by TK did do some of its best work on -I them. We just kept playing and battling back-to-back Wildcat attacks that sailed the scoreboard when Laker was in the the whole time. The energy stayed up long of the back line on the other side. back row, where it is tougher for her to TK sophomore Reece Ritsema and we did not let ourselves get down Itwasl4-l4. get the ball to the floor. hits an attack by Wayland blocker even when we were down by multiple “Crazy, I couldn’t breathe,” coach Hoebeke had a key service run of her Madi Ludema during the opening points. The mental toughness was there. Cross said. “I was trying to just peek own in the fourth set. Wayland rallied set of their OK Gold Conference We had a great practice yesterday, and I and go okay, we got one. Okay, there’s fi-om 23-18 down to get within 23-22 dual at Wayland Union High School think that carried over as well. A lot of another one, and as it kept going it was of TK late in set number three as the players stepped up. Reece Ritsema had a Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer - oh, we’re in this. We’re going to keep I great game tonight and so did Brooklyn going. It was anxious. It was shaky, but '[Harmon]. Both my middles really took we made it through. I was definitely \'t charge, and it was great to watch.” nervous.” I OUR COMPANY IS GROWING The Trojans needed their middles to Eventually the run ended. Tealy had / be good against the Wi Idcat attack pow­ f her sixth serve of the run float into the DON ’ T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY ered by junior middle Madi Ludema and net. A Harmon kill evened things again senior outside hitter Harmony Laker. at 15-15, and then as things went on That was the focus in our practice Laker fought off a couple match point yesterday,” Cross said. “We knew opportunities for TK with kills. where 90 percent of their balls went The two teams were eventually tied 1 when [Laker] was in the front row. Our 18-18 with TK senior setter Kylee Hoefocus was how are we going to slower beke stepping to the service line. The her down, how are we going to stop her. Wildcats just couldn’t quite get a clean That is what we worked on in practice pass up to Laker at the right side of the yesterday, and I think it translated. It net. Ritsema hit a kill in the middle off went really, really well.” a Wayland block and down to put TK The celebration at the end was worthy I up 19-18 and then the evening finally 5 : of a postseason victory. To be fair, there ended with a Wildcat player stepping L. «» are a few sports that the TK ladies have under the net to clinch the final point t struggled to get W’s in against the Wild­ for the Trojans. I cats the past three seasons - in no small “Reece had some really good sets part due to Laker’s efforts and talents. tonight, and Tealy and Kylee’s sets The Wildcat star has been a member of were also amazing as always,” Harmon the varsity volleyball, girls’ basketball said. “The most challenging part for e.'. w and softball teams since she was a fresh­ us was blocking, especially Harmony, man and Tuesday’s senior night defeat since she’s a beast. It’s hard to time it was her first against a TK varsity team. right and get up there to turn our hands Tealy’s run at the service line near the the right way so it doesn’t go out and it I end of set five started with a point that goes back in.” Harmon won with a kill in the middle of Hoebeke is one of those Trojans that the net. Wayland struggled with a pass has gotten to see a lot of Laker over the for a TK point, and then Tealy recorded years. Both pitchers, they squared off an ace on a ball that may have flown long as freshmen on the softball diamond. of the court if it hadn’t been for a touch Laker got the save in a district win over by a Wildcat defender in the back row. Hoebeke and the Trojans as freshmen in “I was just oh please, over and in, over the spring of 2022. r -A 4 i w ■ ‘‘S r J •to i •5 I s\ Z'. s * 'Stcti 5! « * 1^ Ike 1 to 1 f 5 1 to 1 I <■ IQ liij,' I V? ■ I j I I I s J 2*1*/.\ < Iki» I ll s r > A i k• ^ 1^ X J IIIHli ' ted ;i 8S0I1 J* a I ^4 *> t to sbeas *fr—- >n A f \? 5; * L;3 EB- •0.^ •4 K i-«« ^>0 to toj ... • •I -■ i --... k * ■^TiCSeil ID tk iHi! » i is s. fc iciffie w;.Tt- ^"^3 ses :ots 2 ccte ' i to *..« h I m ta ato jr» rrvies PX of tis aal ® jXsocsifsflKo® Sfc!ll!fMililStfte» >tiuC ff * JJJ 1 • ■!/ LayUJ jiasDJtfe^ 4- --w^' W J.- '.w M ft's J K530I [0 tie KBfe r&iBs aai s^icis of Ek ; r ’ £> •'S 5 w Zl ♦ aI r i* cS>i? 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Foster, Naomi Grummet, Kuck, Kassidy Peake, Amelia Price, Randall, Esther Sauring and Yarger were all a part of first- <" >** XZ > I * Z r* I i 'i /i 5/ u t 0 I ti ,• ♦♦ place finishes for the DK/HHS team. Last Thursday, Oct. 17, the DK/HHS girls were bested in both ends of a dou­ ble dual in Plainwell. They fell 113-71 to the host Trojans and 129-51 against South Haven. The South Haven girls were 2-0 for the day with a 107-78 win over Plainwell. The DK/HHS girls head to Coldwa­ ter today, Oct. 24, for a dual with the Cardinals. The DK/HHS team’s final home meet of the season will be against the Battle Creek Central/Pennfield team at the CERC Tuesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. It will be the DK/HHS senior/ Responsibilities include: • Advertising sales • Account management • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts • Attend networking events Group email wsmith@mihomepaper.com 810-452-2622 ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer’s Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri'County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer’s Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder parent night. ♦ ♦ ♦♦ I < I ) I �I b I 16 wwwHastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 24, 2024 ■ ... Randall makes it two for two in Interstate-8 Brett Bremer I 1 «» Sports Editor 1 ^4 4^ * «. Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall kept her undefeated lnterstate-8 Athlet­ ic Conference streak rolling at Charlton Park Thursday. Randall took the 1-8 Championship for the second year in a row by winning the race hosted by the Saxons in 19 minutes 55.6 seconds. Harper Creek junior Julia Faber, the championship meet runner-up. was half a minute be­ hind in 20:31.8. Randall won both conference jam­ borees and the conference meet as a freshman in 2023 and, after working her way back from an injury that forced her to miss a freshman year track and field season, won the one jamboree she got to compete in this fall before adding Thursday’s victory. Senior Brandon Simmons from the Saxon boys’ team won all-conference honors with his performance Thursday and his senior teammate Micah Johnson «1 J/ •’fi- . in 21:04.0 and freshman Parker Erb placed 47th in 21:12.1. Parma Western won the girls’ meet with 51 points ahead of Marshall 61, Harper Creek 75, Pennfield 104, Cold­ water 113 and Hastings 117. Western won with a pack of six girls that placed between eighth and 15th led by senior Bertha Quiroga who was eighth in a personal record time of 21:22.1. Jackson Northwest junior Chloe Kohn was the closest girl to Faber at the end of the girls’ race. She placed third in 20:46,7. Marshall was led to its runner-up girls’ team finish with fresh­ man Alaina Dillon fourth in 20:55.8 and junior Leah McPartlin fifth in 21:00.1. Personal records were few and far between for the day, but the Saxon girls had some of their best runs yet. Junior Berta Fabrega Vivas was the Saxons’ number two. She improved her PR to 24:00.1 to place 27th overall. Sophomore Chloe Pirtle was 34th for the Saxons in 24:30.6 and sophomore Alexa DeCamp was 37th in 25:03.5. Junior Alexia Owen set her PR with a 60th-place time of 27:48.3. The Saxon team also got PR’s from Lakaya Evans and Jen Stoline. The Hastings runners head to South Christian High School for their MHS A A Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Regional Saturday, Oct. 26. The Saxons return to Charlton Park for the Barry County Meet Monday, Oct. 28. The top three teams and top 15 in­ dividual runners from regional races this weekend earn spots in the Nov. 2 MHSAA L.P. Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, and a minimum of the seven fastest runners not a part of the three state qualifying teams from each regional earn spots in the finals as well. Randall was a state medalist with a 29th-place time at the Division 2 Finals in 2023. Simmons was just about 13 seconds, and only four places, behind the last of the final state qualifiers in Eis team’s regional race at South Christian last year. V • r. I J,. • J3* 1^4. V ft t I * F A Ji (•s I * A »♦ f ’....... -M 6 e .1 ■ l.'j X L k a JI i HlIMMI fut n UI * k Ifi le .• ♦ •* * * wr (> X 1 (t • *.4 A 4 if 7 • ♦- i / Conference award winners Brandon Simmons, Caroline Randall and Micah Johnson celebrate with their certificates at Charlton Park Thursday at the end of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Meet. Simmons earned first team all-conference, Randall was the girls’ conference champion, and Johnson earned all-conference honorable mention. Photo provided « >9^ p ? •♦ 1 I I tfl iV * • I .'I « JV -k . 1 ->s ->«3f Si. V * ’1 1 0 (I .A * X A4 a 4 .<* A jB B-i-f i 1 s .» earned an honorable mention all-con­ ference nod. Simmons was seventh Thursday in 16 minutes 58.6 seconds. Johnson placed 11th in 17:50.1. Harper Creek’s Faber and senior Dominic Lowrie, in the boys’ meet, ran to runner-up finishes. Lowrie and Marshall senior Jack Bidwell were 1-2 for the third straight season at the 1-8 Championship. Lowrie took the victory as a sophomore, but Bidwell got him in each of the past two seasons. Bidwell won Thursday with a time of 15:32.2. Lowrie hit the finish line in 15:45.9. Marshall also beat out the Beavers for the top spot in the team standings. Marshall won the boys’ title with 32 points ahead of Harper Creek 58, Parma Western 63, Coldwater 115, Hastings 117 and Jackson Northwest 137. Freshman Tanner Krzysik was the Saxons’ number three with a 34th-place time of 20:15.4. Sophomore Caleb Kramer was 43rd overall for the Saxons :'Tt.. -.. ,x. < t L 1 '** » Z,| SiJ vkiB* • * *. < 1 Xj X *s 7 r4 !^T***' 4 }’J • ^-*«*-* > 7 *r- ‘AMI '5 ;r< 4 IT r>v :^S. ■ ■ h‘ i> « 2^ « ' I r "«» <* *•: — . X< 4^. s ? Ht,iti:’ “sr« 1 TV » fc. 5Z-I A * L — H. ’*>*r: •- *<• . 1 •* 4^ 5W» >r. • ♦ QwijL <^LiaS -e. 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The state-mandated law drew a lot of fire from taxpayers who have pointed to empty polling stations that saw only a trickle of voters throughout the nine days while the minimum of three poll workers were left to occupy their time with something like knitting or catching up on a good book. The early voting period that has accompanied the upcoming general election appears to be a much dif­ ferent beast, though. Township clerks from around the Ml Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Barry County has already had two county have shared numbers with The Banner showing a significant surge in early, in-person voters. The numbers dwarf those seen in the previous two elections and may be proof that early, in-person voting is well utilized for high-profile elec­ tions such as these. Many clerks have reported a great turnout and they are all enjoy­ ing working in the election,” said Barry County Clerk Cindy White, who is overseeing the final election in her time as clerk. She did not seek re-election. White said that her office does not keep a running total of early voters, but speaking with clerks around Barry County certainly echoed the City proposes public roundtable on utility expansion to Rutland Hearing date set for Barry County deputy accused of stalking Greg Chandler Staff Writer Hastings city officials are propos­ ing a meeting with Rutland Charter Township where property owners in a proposed urban services district would be invited to hear about plans to extend water and sewer service to that area, primarily to serve a new Meijer Inc. store at the northeast comer of M-43 and M-37. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale proposed a roundtable or open house-format meeting Monday night as a way of getting feedback about the proposal. ”(We would invite the property owners) so that they can see what it is we’re talking about, where these utilities may go, what their taxes are now, what it would be under a di fferent proposal, how their utility bills may change for those who cunently have our sewer system and are pay­ ing double rates,” Moyer-Cale said. “At this point, both us and Rutland Township are making assumptions about what people in this area want, what they need, what their concerns wide reports that early in-person voting is very popular this time around. Hastings City Treasurer/Clerk Linda Perin said that, on the first day of early voting (Oct. 26), the polling station at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC) at Hastings High School saw 132 votes cast. This location is where voters in all four city wards are asked to cany out their early vot­ ing. “That day alone was more than the early voting for the February presidential primary and the August primary elections combined,” said See BARRY on 2 Greg Chandler > Staff Writer A preliminary hearing has been set for next Wednesday in a Kent County courtroom for former Barry County Sheriff candidate Richelle Spencer on charges of aggravated stalking. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids before Judge Jeffrey O’Hara. Spencer, who is cur­ rently free on bond, was scheduled to appear for a probable cause hearing on Wednesday morning, but did not show. Her court-appoint­ ed attorney, Norman Miller, told the judge he could not explain her absence. Spencer, 44, of Lake Odessa, is charged with one count of aggravated stalking. She finished second to incumbent Sheriff Dar Leaf in the Republican primary for that office in early August. Spencer was arrested by Michigan State Police Oct, 15 on charges of stalking a fellow sheriff’s office employee. According to an affidavit from the MSP 6th District Office in Grand Rapids, Spencer “began sexually propositioning the victim and making false statements to other employees about having a sexual relationship with the victim.” In addition, Spencer “sent the victim hundreds of text messages and voicemails over the course of multiple months.” The victim instructed the suspect several times to stop all contact, according to the State Police affidavit that was filed Oct 10. On Oct. 11, Spencer was served with a person­ al protection order prohibiting any contact with the victim. The PPO was authorized by Kent County Circuit Court, according to the State Police affidavit. The affidavit goes on to say that Spencer vio­ lated the personal protection order, “sending over 600 messages to the victim and openly stating she was violating the PPO in doing so.” If convicted of the aggravated stalking chaige, Spencer could be sentenced to up to five years in prison and/or be fined up to $10,000. .■ > ’? t » 7 '.'4 ■ >'*1 -J I i, i'. n *) This 20-acre parcel at the northeast corner of M-43 and M-37 in Rutland Township could be the future home of a Meijer grocery store and gas station, should Hastings city and Rutland Township officials reach an agreement to extend water and sewer service. Photo by Molly Macleod are. We don’t really know until we talk to them about what their plans are and what their concerns are and how this impacts them. I think being able to sit down with them and have some hard numbers and some real data, and then hearing that might lead us to a better outcome overall. It may generate some ideas ofhow we could develop an agreement that’s more amenable to both parties.” Hastings Mayor David Tossava embraced the city manager’s pro­ posal. “I think that’s the next step. I think we should do that before we spend a lot of money on lawyers,” Tossava said. See ROUNDTABLE on 3 Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Hope Twp. Greg Chandler the incident, one person was shot and killed, Lt. Tim Stevens of the sherifTs office said in a news release. Stevens said that there was not an ongoing threat to the public resulting from the domestic violence situation. u The deputies are on paid administrative leave pending the outcome (of the investigation), which is standard procedure,” Stevens said in the release. Staff Writer Michigan State Police are investi­ gating an officer-involved shooting in Hope Township that left one person dead Monday night. Deputies from the Barry County SherifTs Office were called to a do­ mestic situation involving a firearm in the 7000 block ofKingsbury Road shortly before 7:30 p.m. During The name of the person who was killed has not been released. The investigation is being handled by the State Police Fifth District Investigative Response Team (IRT) from Grand Rapids, Stevens said. The sherifTs office was assisted at the scene by Michigan State Police, Hastings Police Department, Barry Township Police Department and Barry County Central Dispatch. *r I pl 4 ^7 • r 1 e i >' J*. 9*; « A 4 OIS* * £ ■w «■» I I a: TK TEAMS SWEEP XC TITLES AT CHARLTON PARK PAGE 13 I la S Hf58 % s. * “7 'in fc' 4- HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! 4 V •I ♦ SHOP LOCAL V| VIEV^^ Group its 1' H INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. ■ 12 H 0r * J Loaio^A 92* 1 i| __ .dP r <>w»- 34 THE HASTINGS BANNER I« X.- ♦ ♦ ♦ I > JnflI F 1 <1 f r ♦ ♦ Spend it here. Keep it here. A > �* a. I k r1 *% • -r* f. T 4 I 2_Thi^y, October 31, 2024 wwwHastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER > ’1 * < 4 T t ft I* •t HASS receives clean 2023-24 audit Barry County Central Dispatch Director named APCO 2024 Director of the Year / 1 Molly Macleod Editor Hastings Area School System is cele­ brating a clean 2023-24 audit this week after hearing its annual audit report from Lansing-based public accounting firm Maner Costerisan. HASS received an unmodified opinion in this year’s audit, the highest achieve­ ment possible. The opinion means the firm found no material weaknesses within HASS or its financial statements. Though no material weaknesses were found, Jon Ringlein, a senior manager at Maner Costerisan, took board of educa­ tion members through different internal control weaknesses identified in the audit. I’m proud to say that the numbers that were provided to us were materially correct. Overall, you did not have to have any adjustments from what we had been given into what is in the audit report today. That’s great news,” said Ringlein. An internal control weakness Ringlein Jon Ringlein, CPA, of Maner identified was that the district exceeded Costerisan broke down Hastings its planned expenditures last year. Addi­ Area School System’s 2023-24 tionally, HASS budgeted for an increase audit report on Monday. The district in fund balance - ±at fund balance de­ received a clean, unmodified creased last year. opinion. Photo by Molly Macleod HASS’s final budget called for $35,747,428 in total revenues last year and $35,240,230 in expenditures. Maner out to $35,527,806, leaving $393,126 Costerisan found revenues for 2023-24 in excess. totaled $35,920,932. Expenditures came 62.6 percent of HASS’s general fund > L w 111 nk.** < f 0 ! V. o i i I f f to/ < I 9 4 9 ’J I 4 ft -r <(19 1*. * < 4 k_____ Barry County Central Dispatch Director Stephanie Lehman was honored last week with the 2024 Director of the Year Award from the Michigan Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications (APCO), Lehman has been with the central dispatch for 16 years. Throughout her tenure, Lehman has improved the efficiency of the department along with response times. For more on Lehman and her team at Barry County Central Dispatch, look to this weekend's edition of The Reminder. Photo provided A'.: 5 .4 ■ 1 « *3 f ff .•X t f ri^’ A t »■ • 4 •e The article “Hastings’ incumbent mayor faces off against mayor pro tern in Nov. election” in the Thurs­ day, Oct. 24, edition of The Banner incorrectly refers to current Hastings City Council member Bill Nesbitt as mayor pro tempore. Though Nesbitt served as mayor pro tern last year, John Resseguie serves as the current mayor pro tern. We regret the error. of Hastings was traveling southeast on State Road when it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on into an oncom­ ing Lincoln Navigator, driven by Erin VanSpronen of Clarksville. Prentice was pronounced dead at the scene. VanSpronen was taken to University of Michigan Health-West in Wyoming by ambulance, Sgt. Steve Lehman of the sheriff’s office said in a news release. I > 5<^ i s9 t aiij tef* X 1^ 43 s#' « «i^ If' and not worry about standing in line or what the weather may be like on Election Day,” Perin said. Perin also pointed out an important caveat that voters should remember. “Registered voters who may have received an absentee ballot may bring their AV ballot with them to put it in the tabulator themselves if they prefer. Perin said. “Anyone participating in early voting puts their ballot into the tabulator themselves just as one does on Election Day.” Rutland Charter Township Hall is one of the few consolidated sites that Continued from Page 1 Perin, highlighting the stark con­ trast in popularity. On the second day, the location logged 103 voters followed by 101 votes to open this week on Monday for a three-day total of 336 votes. “Our elections team has received many positive comments from voters about how convenient early voting is and it’s nice to be able to vote at their convenience HASTINGS PERFORMING ARTG CENTER Professional Events The Neil Diamond Legacy | SaL 11/2/241 7oopm Grand Rapids Symphony: Flight Night | Sun, 11/3/2413:00pm Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 Other Events Thoniapple Wind Band | Sun, 10/27/241 3:00pm Lobby open Wednesdays 5-7pm for in person ticket sales Hastings YoulJi Choir Concert | ILie, 10/29/2416:30pm 'any County Chamber Economic Summit | Wed. 11/6/241 roopm National 1 lonoi-s Society Induction | Wed ,11/6/24 6:00pm beginning Band Concert | Thur, 11/7/2417;oopm HI IS Fall Play 111/22/24.7:00pm 111/23/24.2:00pm & 7:00pm a » I fjlii la yocaiw*® liacem g*'‘ f jBsa^s fl fl** ■I 3 r 'Wl seii^ t- I If 1 f 1 <1 K Prentice graduated from Hastings High School in 2020 and most recently worked at Hastings Fiberglass. A celebration of life for him will be held at a later date, according to an obituary notice from Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Assisting the sherifTs office at the scene were the Hastings Fire Depart­ ment, Mercy Ambulance, Barry County Central Dispatch and the Barry County Road Commission. 4 BARRY < J > 1 4< 9 - Greg Chandler Staff Writer A 23-year-old Hastings man is dead and a 41-year-old Clarksville woman is hospitalized after a two-car crash in Irving Township late last week. The crash occurred al 1:20 p.m. Fri­ day on State Road near Wood School Road. An initial investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office showed a Mercury Milan driven by Tristin Prentice -4 * 4 ITI Correction: 1 a ’ ■ i-A is spent on instruction. Statewide, the average is 57.6 percent. Ringlein said that state is strict when it comes to budgeting for expenditures. Being off by even $l can lead to a repri­ mand from the state. “Very tight budgeting, obviously—so what’s the solution? Unfortunately, it’s just to be even more conservative than you already are and budget just (for) higher expenditures than you may think would come through,” said Ringlein. Ringlein said state categorical fund­ ing from the pandemic coming in and subsequently being used up has made it harder for districts to budget accurately in recent years. Looking ahead, the district is work­ ing to increase its fund balance ratio to expenditures. Currently, HASS holds a 13,24 percent fund balance of its ex­ penditures. Michigan School Business Officials recommends that number be closer to 15 to 20 percent. The general fund sat at $4,703,457 at the end of last year. In other business on Monday, the board approved a state aid operating resolution to borrow up to $800,000 from the state to cover cashflow needs throughout the 2024-25 school year. This move is typical for the district at this time of year and helps keep cash flowing before the district can collect from taxes. Hastings man killed in State Road crash •Ck • tt -.I* T b. w I bring together voters from multiple townships. It is the early voting home for voters from Rutland Charter, Hope and Hastings Charter townships. “Our numbers are great,” Robin Hawthorne, clerk for Rutland Charter Township, reported on Tuesday. “We are at 688 voters as of Monday at close.” The site recorded 125 early votes for the whole nine days of the presidential primary and 225 for the primary. Hawthorne is not allowed to ^e involved, though, as she is on the ballot running for reelection. Still, she sees the work of her crew as an important service for this high-profile general election. “I think it will help with long lines on Election Day,” Hawthorne said. ‘ So, for the big (elections) like the presidential race, this will work well. (For) the smaller ones, I think it’s a little much.” The trend held true in Irving Township, where Clerk Sharon Olson reported 202 voters on the first day followed by 103 and 158 voters. “We have had 463 voters in the first three days,” she said. “This number exceeds the previous early voting totals.” Rod Goebel, clerk in Prairieville Township recalled when the pres­ idential primary election drew out just 23 voters for all nine days of early voting. On Saturday, he had 110 voters come through. “Much more popular this time around,” Goebel said. Orangeville Township Clerk Mel Risner said she hopes the early voting will act as a pressure valve of sorts for what would have been massive lines on Election Day, which is slated for Nov. 5. “This has kept a steady flow of voters coming through so it’s not so boring as in the earlier elections with the early voting,” said Risner, whose township saw 325 early in-person voters in the first three days. “Hopefully this will make Election Day waiting lines not as Ions.” Barry County is certainly not the only one to be experiencing this trend - it’s playing out in Michigan and throughout the rest of the country. In some areas, the early voting lines have resembled Election Day lines. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office announced that 145,134 Michigan voters cast their igasserisa; 9< .u * ^Tsjfnxaxii^ aEix:s:KS«^ . . 3BRISCm%3E- , ^5«saD®xs! ’B SisiiiiaBirh :at»K **r?i .________ ibaisct aihtiis 'iSiXcsSB iMl ’Sskus, tftiwk ftf sa»? vote on the stale’s first day of early voting, and 12 early voting sites throughout the stale had more than 1,000 voters cast a ballot that day. “I’m thrilled to see so many enthusiastic Michigan citizens ’ r •a.! w « « as * *>« ’^4 t w w >Sl! turn out all across the state in record numbers to make their voices heard,” Benson said in the 1'5 w V A*: « 9 announcement. “We’re starting a new tradition of early voting here in Michigan, so we don’t just hav e Election Day, we have Election Days and options that let you decide what’s most convenient for you.” Michigan is among states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia in being considered a crucial swing stale in the presidential election that pits Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris against former President and Republi lean nominee Donald Trump. 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He knows—and learned the hard way — that, at a large scale, they can be nearly impossible to win. But in the upcoming election, Rocha is mounting a write-in campaign that all but guarantees him a victory. “I decided, why the heck not? Why not throw my name in the race and be a writein to have some sort of representation on the council and be able to influence things in the city the city where I live and the city I serve as a corrections officer.” Rocha filed as a qualified write-in candidate for an open Ward 1 seat on Hastings City Council. No candidates filed to run for the seat, which will be vacated by Al Jarvis, who did not opt to seek reelection. When Ward 1 voters look at their bal­ lot, they will see no candidates to vote for. They would have to write in Rocha’s name to cast a vote for him. However, he only needs a single vote to win the race and he voted for himself. Rocha has twice ran for state repre­ sentative in the 78th district. Four years ago, he faced a crowded field and had to do so as a write-in candidate following an issue filing the necessary paperwork r I * ** 'Ml } • Hii “iWforfeS. I IK ^^^i^aileaaybof Ciais <^3? bn * asiMSi KBSdKS die early said Risnef, Duffliffiseea’lirtii HndesatcJflkfirftdBd iD’pcnofl voKfs Elbe first three Ctaerlwftr^M liiesday.’feareaiffiniiersjs ilsj's-Tiopett ilsi will male flectifflDsymgbMtij of Mm4 ai close.' IkEKonfalllitili'iw BanrCbtnixiscatttilFMt forfeitoleiHiJisfllie lkal|raKlpka]»x^ Pf Aepriwv. SBfUs —oflktmiiy.Iamwilie oily«« Iks js at of Stale Jrijn jjuj's office uKUBced ilrt. 9 Hit (< ) lalJeiiliiiiiiJ- Continued from Page 1 1 552*'-” lir ROUNDTABLE fl tfW ios«»* I.#** .* mei’ The city and township have been discussing ideas for extending public water and sewer to the 20-acre site that has been proposed for a Meijer gas station and store for months. No specific plans have been presented by the retail giant to the township to this point. Meijer has said that a well and septic system would not be adequate to support the project. The Township Board in early Septem­ ber rejected a proposed 425 agreement, with the biggest objection being the increased taxes that property owners who would be part of the district would have to pay. The city offered a 3.5-mill reduction for the area by withholding pol ice services, meaning the Barry County Sheriffs Office and Michigan State Police would continue to serve that area. The township has since come up with a counterproposal to have property owners in the urban services area make a pay­ ment in lieu of taxes equating to 3 addi­ tional mills on top of what they currently pay. It would give the city a franchise to operate utilities in the township. Howev­ er, that would still leave a significant gap in taxes between those property owners and city taxpayers. Moyer-Cale met with City Attorney Jessica Wood last week to discuss the latest proposal. “(Wood) doesn’t feel it provides ad­ equate authority for the city to have a ■' miasit*' if Clif! «#** 0* li HtJl It <" • ’ I with the state. Gina Johnsen won the seat. He went against Johnsen again this year in the Republican primary in August and Johnsen won handily. ♦i » II i J at?' ♦ ♦ t ♦♦ • -to w'*, •*. 3 City Council OKs purchase of machine to extend life of local streets Greg Chandler Staff Writer Hastings city leaders have approved purchase of a pavement crack seal­ ing machine they believe will allow the cify to extend the life of local streets. The City Council voted 8-0 Monday ^’ghl to approve the purchase of a bealMasler rubber crack sealing ma­ chine from Romulus-based PMG SM Holdings LLC at a cost of $53,697. Funding for the purchase will come from leftover funds from the city’s Lo­ cal Development Finance Authority, which was disbanded earlier this year, City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said. “When we closed the LDFA just before the (current) budget started, we had discussed using those funds for road improvements,” Moyer-Cale told council members. “This is one of the tools that we want to purchase with a portion of those funds, to focus on road maintenance.” The LDFA had about $400,000 to $450,000 remaining when it was dis­ banded, Moyer-Cale said. The city had been using a machine over the past several years owned by an Indiana company to seal cracks in the pavement on city streets, but there were limits to the use of that machine, city Superintendent of Streets and Construction Rob Neil said. “As long as you buy the rubber from them, then you can get their machine,” Neil said. “However, you may have it for a week and a half, you might have it for six weeks, you might have it for three days. Sometimes that fit into our schedule and sometimes it doesn’t. There were times when we had it here and we couldn’t use it (because of weather conditions).” By purchasing its own sealer, the city “would be able to seal at our convenience and establish a program to maintain and improve our road infrastructure,” Moyer-Cale wrote in a memo to the council. “This machine will preserve the potential life of the road by approximate­ ly 5-8 years as it allows the cracks to be sealed rather than collecting waler and ice that create potholes,” Moyer-Cale wrote in the memo. “There is great potential here to improve our road infrastructure management to better serve our citizens.” Comparing the cost of renting a machine on a weekly basis versus buying, Neil said the purchase of the crack sealing machine would pay for itself in about 25 weeks. The superin­ tendent anticipates the machine being used “quite a lot during the summer months.” According to the most recent data from the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council, 51.4 percent of the city’s 44.5 miles of roads that are eligible for federal aid were rated in poor” condition last year, while another 46.1 percent were rated “fair.” Only 2.5 percent of city roads were rated as “good,” according to TAMC data. The city received two quotes for the crack sealing machine, with the PMG SM quote coming in about $11,000 less than a competing bid. The PMG SM unit had a smaller tank to hold the rubber than the competing bidder, but had a heating unit that generated considerably more BTUs than the competitor. “Therefore, it’ll heat up a little faster,” Neil said. City Department of Public Services staff had an opportunity to try out the machines from both bidders and favored the PMG SM unit, Neil said. Fourth Ward Council Member Jac­ quie McLean was absent for the vote. u Rocha said he is throwing his support behind Johnsen as she faces off against Democrat Christine Terpening as he looks to bring his ideas to the city council. ■ Visit us online at mihomepaper.com . _ Financial I’m excited to work with some great people on the council and push some re­ ally interesting ideas forward with them,” Rocha said. “There are some things I’ve thought about especially with the cham­ ber of commerce and some other things that I think we could do better as a city. Not just aesthetically pleasing but ways to bring in money and help and bring down the cost for people particularly when it comes to affordable housing.” A seat in Ward 3 will also be occupied by a new face next year as Don Bowers will not seek re-election. Charles Hertzler and Abby Taylor are running for that empty spot. All the other races for available city council seats feature incumbents running unopposed. This includes John Resseguie in Ward 2 and Jordan Brehm (partial term) and Jacquie McLean in Ward 4. mJ 12 «*'*’* I **!*i2* ** r, iJif* , I ■ams. This includes how successful they are in improving the lives of Barry County residents through measurable results. Barry County residents utilized the services of United Way and its partner agencies over 68,000 times in 2023. In 2024, the agency says it is continuing to see an increased need for the programs and services provided through donor contributions. “The goal for this year’s campaign of $800,000 is based on what agencies have said they need to continue to pro­ vide programming in our community,” said Community Investment Chairper­ son Courtney Collison. Currently,thecampaignisat$295,517, 37 percent of the goal. Those interested in participating in the Barry County United Way campaign can contact the Barry County United Way office at 269-945-4010. Contributions can be accepted online at bcunitedway. org/donate. 100 percent of contributions are distributed throughout the commu­ nity thanks to the Florence Tyden-Groos Administrative Endowment Fund held by the Barry Community Foundation which covers all administrative costs. Questions can be directed to Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes at 269-945-4010. 'U Familiar face jumps into Ward 1 race with no candidates P-5.fr, in THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 31, 2024 The Barry County United Way Community Investment applications are now available for the 2025-2026 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be a health and human service charitable organization 501 (c)3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c) incorporated entity in the State of Michigan. Qualifying not-for-profit agencies must have a proven track record of providing services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: Helping youth achieve their foil potential, supporting families to achieve well-being and success, assisting senior adults find support and maintain independence and addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Agencies have the opportunity to apply for available funding through the Community Investment process that begins with filling out the application. Submissions are due before Thursday, Dec. 5,2024, at 5 p.m. and are available online at bcunitedway.org/our-documents or at the Barry County United Way office located at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Each year, over 30 local volunteers on the Community Investment Committee meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human service care pro- ■I (over www.HasHngsBanner.com payment in lieu of taxes for this area ... It kind of convolutes a couple of differ­ ent statutes to try to create an authority that neither the city attorney nor I are as comfortable with, pursuing that as an option,” Moyer-Cale said. While objecting to the Rutland propos­ al, the city manager called for keeping the lines of communication open with the township. Tossava proposes getting people who are part ofcurrent urban services districts involved in the discussions. “We have manufacturing there, we have retail in there, we have the (Holiday Inn Express) hotel in there,” Tossava said. “I’d like to see in your roundtable discussion have a few of those people come in and let these others know what the benefit was by coming up with this 425.” The city’s sewer services extend roughly as far west as Flexfab’s facility at 1699 M-43 Hwy., while city water extends roughly as far as the Dollar Tree store at 1325 M-43 Hwy. Walmart has expressed interest in connecting to the city water system while the Barry County Road Commission is also interested, Tossava said. “Meijer wants water and sewer. I think the township wants it. For us to negotiate, to come up with some kind of mutual agreement, I think we ought to keep working on it,” Tossava said. r< < H FOCUS® 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Iones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC Kevin Beck, AAMS^ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Are your heirs ready to receive an inheritance? In the popular imagina­ tion, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be prepared. To assist in this prepa­ ration, try to address some key questions affecting your heirs: • Do they know what’s in your estate plans? Your family and other heirs will be much better prepared to deal with an inheritance if they know what lo expect. That’s why it’s so important that you share your estate plans with everyone involved. You need to let them know the wishes and decisions you’ve expressed in your will and other legal arrangements. such as a living trust. Of course, sharing this information doesn’t necessarily mean that all your heirs will be completely satisfied with your choices — but at least they won’t be surprised, and perhaps will be less likely to cause disputes when the time comes to settle your estate. • Will they know what to do with the money or other assets? You may be plan« mng to leave your grown children a sizable amount of assets, possibly includ­ ing cash, stocks, real estate, IRAs, 401Ks or other types other heirs should discuss of valuable personal prop- these issues with your tax erty. But this inheritance advisor. brings with it several possi• Will they be liable for ble questions: Do your heirs any outstanding expens­ already have an investment es? If you have developed a platform ready to accept comprehensive estate plan, inherited stocks? If you do it’s unlikely your heirs will leave behind rental property be on the hook for any out­ or a vacation home, can it be standing expenses, such as easily sold? These types of credit card balances or funerissues are generally not hard al costs. If you do still carry to resolve, but the more pre­ a mortgage, though, and you pared your heirs arc for their are planning on leaving your inheritance, the quicker they house to your heirs, they can take whatever actions may want to be prepared to are needed. act quickly to sell it. • Are they prepared to When leaving an inheri­ handle any taxes that may tance, there’s a lot involved result from the inheri­ — emotionally, financially tance? Unless you have a and legally. So, do whatever very large estate, your heirs you can to make the entire likely won’t face federal es- process as easy as possitate taxes. (In 2024, the first ble for your loved ones. By $13.61 million of an estate communicating your wishes is exempt from federal es­ regarding the inheritance, tate taxes.) However, other and by considering all the types of taxes may apply. A issues that may arise, you few states assess state inhcr- can go a long way toward itance taxes, and your heirs achieving the outcomes you could incur federal and/ desire. or state income taxes when This article was written they witlidraw money from by Edward Jones for use by inherited assets funded with your local Edivard Jones Fipre-tax dollars, such as some nancial Advisor. retirement accounts. They Edward Jones, its employcould also face capital gains ees and financial advisors taxes when they sell inherit­ are not estate planners and ed assets, such as stocks, for cannot provide tax or legal more than they were worth advice. You should consult al the lime of the inheritance. In any case, inheritance-related taxes can be complex, so you and your family and your estate-planning attor­ ney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. �J b * I 4 sN Hl 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 31, 2024 Greg Chandler •* T. The Hastings City Council Monday formally approved the appointment of a 12-member steering committee that will work on the design and reconstruction of the TangleTown play area inside Bob King Park. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale and First Ward Council Member Bill Nesbitt were among the 12 members appointed to the committee. Also appointed to serve were Scott Allerding, Dan Carpenter, Rebekah Condon, Tia de Goa, Jon Hook, RitaKubek, Ashley Litchfield, Jay Logs­ don, Chuck Tefft and Ashley Van Alstine. The group had been meeting informal­ ly up until this point, Moyer-Cale said. “At this point, we’re getting toward where we’re finalizing design, we’re going to start fundraising soon. I felt we needed to put something a little more per­ manently together,” Moyer-Cale said. *4 ; J » A portion of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail south of the I Middleville village limits will be closed starting Friday, Nov. 1, and continuing through to Monday, Dec. 2, in conjunction wi± hunt­ ing season. The southern portion of the Paul Henry Trail ±at is within the village limits, including the first two bridges and the Mill Pond, will remain open, as well as the northern portion of the trail. No hunting is allowed in those areas. The remaining southern portion of the trail, from the Middleville village limits to Irving Road, crosses private property and is closed to the public during the November hunting season. The section that will be closed during hunting season will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 3. IMI t iwn i • I lH ■f n » >• Jf bit * ii 5^ • * 4 I. CM m I « ♦I % ** i\ J !> 4 fi FK?. '. 7.G f: k; 7 will be closed Nov. 1 through Dec. 2 for hunting season. Sections of the trail were recently repaved. File photo After 23 years of service as exec­ utive director of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Michelle Skedgell plans to retire from the Institute on December 31,2024. Following an extensive search, the Institute’s board of directors announces the hiring of a new executive director, ^^rginia Bolshakova. The Institute will host a wel­ coming event for Bolshakova on Dec. 5. Institute representatives say | Bolshakova is very dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. She has extensive experience in scientific research and leadership roles. From 2016 to 2024, she was executive di­ rector for Purdue University’s Indiana GEAR UP program, where she over­ saw the largest grant ($34.9 million) ever awarded to Purdue’s College of Education. The Indiana GEAR UP program focuses on low-income, first-generation students, helping to close the education gap and ensuring underserved communities have ac­ cess to postsecondary education and career opportunities. Bolshakova is a native of Bany County. She grew up on a farm in Maple Grove Township with her parents Archie and Mattie Jennings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 2000. “Joining Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute is a once-in-a-lifetime oppor­ tunity, and I’m incredibly grateful to return home and help steward this remarkable resource alongside so many dedicated partners,” said Bolshakova. “It’s amazing to think that when I graduated high school, this place was just an idea, and now, 25 years later, it’s a thriving center for learning, research, and natural DID YOU SEE? > <**• ■■ '99 -4^1 I I ■ J I X I lA hi I’^f I I r* > 4 « > fi s F> i 1 I< k t > J , I n I X s J r. J •T f h* ><4 «■ I ■! J V > > ***> f.’ I z ^> ■ COSTUMED CREATURES CELEBRATE ‘ALI , HALLOWS EVE’ AT HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK I a. Ghouls, goblins, dinosaurs, leprechauns and even a few humans were spotted this weekend celebrating Historic Charlton Park’s annual "All Hallows Eve” event. Families were able to roam the Historic Village while on the search for candy, treats, popcorn balls and apple cider. Attendees were able to take home free pumpkins to decorate in preparation for Halloween. Photo by Mike Hook WI-43 bridge CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS. Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Loqoina (269)818-7793. GUNS REMINGTON 110012-gauge 3” magnum. Extra barrel and ammo. $1000 OBO. Text only 231-747-2249. Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-BattleCreekofficewillconduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to inter­ ested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should visit the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Wood­ lawn in Hastings, between 10:30 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non­ profit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties’ The agency seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. The advice and counsel at the senior sites are funded primarily by CareWell Services South­ west through the Michigan Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports under the Older Americans Act of 1965. u I’ J I J ,, t t r rj 9^ * 7‘ iris/ 3 s 4 X » if <*** Pierce Cedar Creek Institute announces new executive director r i * r9' ii I Sy ir a Thornapple Trail south of Middleville I • ! A portion of the Paul Henry I I O The original TangleTown was built in late May 1997, using the labor of about 2,000 local volunteers who worked on the project over a five-day period. How­ ever, the play area has become worn over time, with pieces ofwood from the struc­ ture splintering off, Moyer-Cale said. “The new (TangleTown) will be made of recycled plastic lumber. It’ll still have that wooden look, but it will last a lot longer and be safer,” Moyer-Cale said. The committee is also committed to making the new TangleTown universally accessible forall kids, nomatter whatage or ability, Moyer-Cale said. The city has about $250,000 available toward the project, primarily from the sale of a city-owned home and property next to Fish Hatchery Park. The proj­ ect’s total cost has been estimated at $650,000-$700,000, Moyer-Cale said. Staff Writers > Staff Writer A 1 Greg Chandler 1 T TF I TangleTown steering committee appointed Paul Henry trail section closed for hunting season I I wwv/.HasHngsBanner.com 9 replacement completion delayed until Dec. 20 resource management—thanks to the vision and dedication of the Bar­ ry County community, I’m excited by the immense potential to ftirther Molly Macleod Editor A bridge replacement project on M-43 has once again had its project completion date pushed back, ex­ tending a traffic headache for many Barry County drivers into the winter. Michigan Department of Trans­ portation crews have been working on a total replacement of the bridge over the Coldwater River between Barber and Usborne roads on M-43. The road has been completely closed in both directions since the project began in April. Though originally projected to be completed Oct. 1, the bridge replacement project has stretched past its initial time estimates. Last month, MOOT updated its project completion estimation date to Nov. 1. Last week, it changed the estimat­ ed completion date again to Dec. 20 Crews were seen placing the six concrete support beams that make up the foundation of the new bridge late last month. Traffic has been diverted from M-43 throughout the project. Trav­ elers have had to seek alternate routes in the meantime, bringing heavier traffic to roads like Coats Grove Road, Brown Road and Hastings Road. The $3 million project is being paid entirely from state and federal funds. The bridge spans 167 feet and replaces one built in 1956 Ap proximately 2,375 cars pass over the bridge every day, according to moot data. ® 9^ V. sS^ enrich the Institute’s offerings while staying true to the mission and values that make this community so special.” Additionally, Bolshakova’s experience includes being executive director and associate advisor at the University of Cal­ ifornia, Elkus Ranch Environmental Ed­ ucation Center from 2012 to 2016, where she managed mul­ Virginia tiple offices, urban Bolshakova 4-H farms, volunteer programs and a coastal ranch. Bolshakova holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Bi­ ology Teaching Composite from the University of Buffalo (SUNY) and Utah State University, a Master of Education in Science Curriculum & Instruction degree from the Universi­ ty ofToledo, and a Ph.D. in Biology & Ecology from Utah State University. Her many interests include hiking, traveling, beekeeping, trail running and gardening. Bolshakova will transition to a full­ time role on Jan. 1,2025, after starting part-time on November 1. Locals can join the Institute’s board of directors and staff members as they welcome Bolshakova as the new executive director on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 pm at the Institute’s Visitor Center, Those interested can register for the event at CedarCreekInstitute.org/ events or by calling 269-721-4190. ABOUT PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nature center, environmental educa­ tion center, and biological field station located on 850 acres with nine miles of hiking trails 10 miles south of Hastings. The Institute’s mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. f a *• c 94 * z y X :eqa !^ L •R strt^ I *» nYSLf®-'' '-*55 rfi'^ i^jKssfS': -<V J’*’’* . I «• ,,.'335 S^ — .1-: ’- ii rrw M 1 ir * --Ti V . • ? 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One reason was the first sales of the new lipono^ , - very ■ - / -uoy was busy 100 years of the auto industry, being displayed here bv cIr commemorating a 'I* 4 V X s Jan Rogers. They reported that nearly 1 oo had been sold o^-n 1 • » k •«. n ■ * I u ho^iXy sTason Another - « several days over the ri.* 1 ' A <4 I ?> t f ♦ ♦ ♦ t I ■ b. ' ’X- 't,■ a •’ / I- Ji V �* >1.s. 1 is' ’If www.HastingsBanner.com w«.X S$Sj, ?§,<$ I *• $w < K $ V* I ‘*5 ’’"iCc '*)«.> I I r , i!) In :i JPs. * A.. I fl ' “'’’HitaSfeir. 1*^10 , in Dluf. "WiaJ’Skki ''cftiDteei tcoasni ■ p ini R® focuses^u®^ Kixpa yr * 4 r. *I -C t b-J are of aii) • 35 ne I’’,®‘pai-WMfeatej. “2^ ' totilMeWonisfciff eimedirectoronlbirsday.Ik^ ' ■fatattWhi- 3 lb 6 Io 8 pm a the toiE'i; wiri, &l rm iKffli' grateful to rex be am) kfip steward iB jeaiaNe» teiiie so ® jeW fM' arf jojjaji 'lii jM’ 10 thi It laBilptatfelistlwl n<i' 1 VsbCentff. lb interested can register ik event at CeMreektoie.org'' eiauWinsJOTHDO. WPHCECEDAJ ffiffi INSH Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a: jatK (jBt, emirawlal eta- loolaJ n S)0 acres with nine mite I ^iist :s JOIS’ :3xo* ’n -s^kEig ? I ( I / SEN. ALBERT; Opposing proposed assisted sui cide in Michigan Michigan once again may become the center of debate about assisted suicide. In the 1990s, Dr. Jack Kevorkian made national headlines by enabling his “pa­ tients" to commit suicide by lethal injec­ tion. It sparked a 1998 statewide ballot proposal to legalize assisted suicide, which was rejected by 11 percent of Michigan voters. Now, a new proposal introduced by Michigan Democrats is pending in the State Senator Legislature, again Thomas Albert raising practical questions about how it would be implemented — along with ethical and moral concerns. Assisted suicide advocates want to repeal Michigan’s current law prohibiting the practice. They would replace it with what they call the “Death with Dignity Act." This title is misleading and hypocrit­ ical. as the dignity and value of life are in­ nate and apply equally to us all — includ­ ing those who may be disabled, sick or dying. When a society legalizes assisted suicide, it potentially sends a message to vulnerable people that they are a burden and could be thrown away. True dignity is found when the hardship of death is met with love and compassion, not with end­ ing life through artificial means. Titles aside, it is important to under­ stand how this proposal would work. After a 15-day waiting period, a legal adult could be prescribed lethal medica­ tion if that adult is deemed terminally ill, is considered capable of making decisions, and makes three voluntary requests (two oral and one written). This person could then pick up their prescription at a phar­ macy, mix the pills into a cocktail, drink the mixture under their own direction, and if all goes as planned, likely die within three hours. The legislation also makes it a criminal offense to forge documents related to an assisted suicide or coerce another into it, while mandating that as­ sisted suicide be covered through medi­ cal insurance. This proposal has many practical problems. There is no requirement for a mental health screening to ensure some­ one is truly capable of sound judgment. There is no requirement for the screening to occur in person, making it difficult to detect or prevent coercing someone into suicide against their will. Drugs will not be administered in a controlled setting, which means they could easily be ad­ ministered improperly and cause great suffering. It also opens the door to people killing themselves in public — the bill even requires the state to reimburse local governments who "incur costs" resulting from an individual terminating their life in a "public place." There are glaring medical concerns. No lethal cocktail of drugs is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, meaning the few states that have legal­ ized assisted suicide are, in effect, exper­ imenting to find the most "efficient" way for patients to kill themselves. Doctors often cannot accurately determine when someone is going to die. Roughly 12-15 percent of hospice patients will outlive a six-month prognosis, and there are cases when individuals continue to live for many years. The Michigan State Medical Society and the American Medical Association say "Physician-assisted suicide is funda­ mentally incompatible with the physician's role as healer, would be difficult or impos­ sible to control, and would pose serious societal risks." Additionally, the relationship between a patient and their health insurance pro­ vider would be strained. One prescription of lethal medication is monumentally less expensive than long-term care. Patients want to trust their doctors and insurers — not be suspicious of their motivations. There also are concerns about what might happen after assisted suicide is legalized. In other jurisdictions allow­ ing it, measures originally adopted as safeguards" are later characterized as barriers" and discarded. This includes the elimination or weakening of waiting periods, age limitations, residency re­ quirements and self-administration of medication. Perhaps the greatest concern is the potential expansion of what constitutes a terminal illness." Some countries have moved to allow mental illness as an allowable reason for assisted suicide. It is also worth noting that, based on surveys in states where assisted suicide is legal, pain is not the primary motivator behind requests. It is more often a loss of autonomy and in­ ability to engage in enjoyable activities. Where is that line drawn? Once a society becomes comfortable with throwing away human lives, the con­ sequences will reverberate in ways that cannot be predicted. For all of these rea­ sons, I oppose assisted suicide. State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ionia counties. II u jieuh •r5t I .• 4' r. • 1^ -•I S' / J I ,, u V r*" [W i v!i > z- *. J j ■f r I /• r 0 ** t 31 Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates Halloween Nov. 3 at HPAC The Grand Rapids Symphony returns to Hastings on Sunday for a spooky and thrilling performance: Fright Night! Pops Conductor Bob Bernhardt will lead the orchestra through a spine-chilling lineup of musical selections at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Hastings Performing ?\rts Center. Costumes are encouraged; audi­ ence members should be prepared to find themselves sitting next to a vampire, ghost or even a zombie. “Fright Night! marks the first of three public performances by the Grand Rapids Symphony at HPAC this season,” said Spencer White, HPAC’s site coordinator. “We are thrilled to have become their second home here at HPAC, and we can’t wait to see our community embrace these incredible programs.” Joe LaJoye, who heads up HPAC’s programming and promotion, added, “We are in such a unique position to have the Grand Rapids Symphony presenting high-quality performanc­ es like this for our community over and over again. This concert is going to be super fun, and it’s a testament to the great cultural opportunities we have here in Hastings.” X* tifi ♦ ♦ . f ’i* > » A.* I; A The Hastings Performing Arts Cen­ ter will celebrate the extraordinary ca­ reer of one of America’s most beloved pop music icons this weekend with a performance by the Neil Diamond Legacy. The concert is slated for 7 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. With more than 140 million al­ bums sold and a legacy that includes countless radio hits, TV appearances, movie roles, and legendary concerts, Neil Diamond has entertained millions around the world. This show is not just an imitation but a true celebration of Neil Dia­ mond’s artistry, say event organizers. Featuring outstanding vocalists and an all-star live band, the concert recreates the magic of Diamond’s music with a fresh and authentic approach. Au­ dience members will hear all the big hits, including “Cherry, Cherry, I m \ Believer,” “America,” “Love on the Rocks, Hello Again,” “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show,” and, of course, the timeless anthem “Sweet Caroline.” “Neil Diamond’s music has a way of connecting with people across generations. Everyone has a favorite Diamond song, and his music still resonates today,” said Spencer White, HPAC site coordinator. “We’re thrilled to bring this show to Hastings for what’s sure to be a memorable night.” Carl Schoessel, who heads up HPAC’s fundraising and scheduling, added, “We’re grateful to Printing Plus, a division of J-Ad Graphics, for their generous sponsorship of this event. Their support allows us to bring high-quality performances like The Neil Diamond Legacy to our community.” This concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thornapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. Season < t •/ 1 t • f. r 1 V-r-X sr > WOVEMWB 3,202413:00 OR. Symphony will perform some of cinema's most iconic Image proviSeV Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 3. fhe concert will feature some of the most iconic and haunting music from movies and Broadway, including selec­ tions from “Batman,” “ Phantom of the Opera,” “Jaws,” “ Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and many more. Straight from De Vos Performance Hall, this pops This concert is produced by the Friend; of HPAC in partnership with the Gram Rapids Symphony. The HPAC is located al 520 W. Soutl Street in Hastings. Tickets are $20 ant can be purchased at haslings.ludus.com by calling 269-945-2492, or in perso the night of the show. The lobby and box office will open at 2 p.m., and doors tc the auditorium will open at 2:30 p.m. concert is said to be an unforgettable Halloween-themed event for the whole family. Xz THE 4 I DIAMOND H LEGACY W ^1^ I A celebration of the man & his music r HPAC ^TAC November 2 2024 I 7:00 p.m. J L The Neil Diamond Legacy will bring the pop icon’s greatest hits to the Hastings Performing Arts Center stage this Saturday. sponsorship for the HPAC Series has been generously provided by the Baum Family Foundation. The HPAC is located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Tickets are $10 and t Image provided can be purchased at hastings.ludus.com, by calling 269-945-2492, or in person the night of the show. The lobb> and box office will open at 6 p.m., and doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30 p.m. 44T 44 Public invited to open house in honor of retiring PCCI executive director ': r ( < .4 If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on • • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Group s 5 Hb * .*5 A — I ■m 1 k L. * ; i s « rI * with a mission to Inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. * T * 1 I* f ' « J t t .p r» I I UHH 2< • -t M 7 ' I pi L&i • ‘PP’ A » a .1 t *• 1 '4* I •t (- I I lit 4 « •r 3 I X r L .* Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgeil is set to retire at the end of the year after over 20 years of leading the Institute. Locals can celebrate Skedgell’s career and retirement on Thursday. Nov. 21, GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! J Photo provided 41 The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute In March 2024, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Executive Director Michelle Board of Directors and stalT are hosting Skedgeil announced her plans to retire a retirement party for Skedgeil at the on December 31, 2024. Institute’s Visitor Center on Thursday, Skedgeil has successfully Nov. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Related to PCCI managed the Institute for Attendees can register for 23 years. Over the years, announces new the party at CedarCreekthe Institute has grown executive director Institute.org/Events or by from 5 to 20 employees on page 4 calling 269-721-4190. and from 550 to 850 acres. 1 am so grateful for my She was instrumental in the time at the Institute,” Skedgeil said. Institute’s college fellowship program “It has been an honor and a privilege development and continues to sup­ to serve as executive director of Pierce port a consortium of 11 colleges and Cedar Creek Institute. I am filled with universities as part of their summer a sense of accomplishment and have research program. She is well known been fortunate to work with such a for her civic engagement through the dedicated and talented team.” Rotary Club of Hastings, Barry CounTo leam more about Pierce Cedar ty Parks & Recreation Commission, Creek Institute, go to CedarCreekInLeadership Barry County and other stitute.org. organizations. ♦ 4 I r FRIGHT I Neil Diamond Legacy rocks the HPAC Saturday night II , I 5 Thursday, October 31,2024 State Senator Thomas Albert ?> THE HASTINGS BANNER I �i 9 Jf* * I ;.W.di-*' s if > 6 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 31, 2024 OBITUARIES «I I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Sandra Lee Davis Sandra Lee Davis (Purchis), make things better. At the center of Hastings. Ml, passed away of Sandy's world was family. peacefully on October 25, 2024, She created a loving home at the age of 85. where she displayed her flair for Sandy was born to Maurice decorating, cooking, crafting, and Ardis Purchis on August and where everyone was always L* 28,1939, in Nashville. Ml. She warmly welcomed. also grew up in Nashville where Of all of Sandy's many and she enjoyed small town life and amazing super powers, the most made many lifelong friends BWB remarkable was her sense of and memories. She would humor, which overflowed with often fondly reminisce about her years contagious laughter and a quirky wit. cheerleading, serving as school newspaper Sandy was a beautiful soul who was editor, being chosen homecoming queen loved by all who really knew her. She was and her many close friends. a sweet and kind person, but fiercely loyal Sandy is survived by sons, Nick (Kelly) and protective of her family. Sandy was Davis, Shaun (Pamela) Davis, Joel (Marci) unselfish to a fault, often neglecting the Davis, Matt (Terese) Davis and daughters, needs of herself for the needs and well Alissa (Rick Post) Davis, and Darcie being of her family. The world will miss (Rod) Purdun. She is also survived by her grace, warmth and beauty. She will be grandchildre, Grant (Tatiana) and Bryce profoundly missed. (Raegen) Davis, Sidney Dudley, Brandon Funeral services will be held on Saturday, and Garni Davis, and Abigail and Alec Nov. 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima' Davis, along with great grandchildren, Barrett and Beckham Davis, and brothers. Catholic Church, 805 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The family will Max and Rex Purchis. receive visitors one half hour prior to the Sandy was preceded in death by her service from 12:30 -1 p.m. at the church. beloved husband Bob, her parents, and Guests are encouraged to meet for a time sister Brenda. of fellowship and a luncheon at St, Rose Sandy’s life was devoted to caring for following the funeral. children; first her own six, then hundreds Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary in the community, and finally her Cemete^ in Hastings. grandchildren. She always ensured that In lieu of flowers, please consider every child who crossed her threshold was safe, happy, and loved. making a donation to Sandy’s church, St. For Sandy, her Christian faith was more Rose of Lima Parish, 805 S. Jefferson than just talk; it was how she lived her Street, Hastings MI 49058. life and treated others. Coming from Services provided by Girrbach Funeral deep within her heart was her kindness, Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave generosity, politeness, unconditional love your condolences online visit www. and always knowing how to comfort and girrbachfuneralhome.net. Kf: ££fi Mary Beth King i1 ■ and raised her family to believe I that all people should be loved I and respected regardless of I their station in life. I She was proceeded in death S by her late husband of more & S than 30 years, Ronald King, who also lost his life to COVID I related complications. She leaves behind five children, 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Mary is loved and missed. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Mi. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. Mary Beth (Merrill) King passed away after a prolonged Av battle with COVID Dementia on October 22, 2024 at age 80. -J Mary was born on September 13,1944 to Stephen Henry and Mildred Arzealea (Litherland) Merrill in Fort Wayne, IN. She was an only child and adored by her parents. Mary left Fort Wayne in the summer of 1973 with her five children: Tyrone, Tyra, Toby, Terry, and Letetia to relocate to Grand Rapids, Ml. During her life, Mary enjoyed socializing, reading books, crocheting, and helping those in need ... be they human or animal. Mary loved all things i i k •z 9 i. :4 I t I 1 I f ■» 5?* .95 5s Dylite Adams, nee Biddle, passed away Sunday Oct. 20, 2024 at the age of 87. She dedicated her life to teaching: she taught for over 60 years at various Seventh­ day Adventist and public schools, over 40 of which were in Michigan. She was preceded by her husband of 47 years, Robert G. Adams, and her parent, Lyle V. Biddle and Flora May Biddle, nee Knickerbocker. She is survived by her children, Twyla (Charles) Stephens of Fletcher, OK, Blake Whitman Houge of Collegedale, TN, Robert Todd (Kim) Adams of Kalamazoo, Ml, Kevin (Marie) Adams of Kalamazoo, Ml, Jeremy (Erika) Small of Grand Rapids, Ml; eight grandchildren Worship Together . 1. • •• f ; I >"9 4 ... at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... •9 9 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY ir We Exist To e An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Bo.x 273, Hastings, MI 49058 Wednesdays - Bible Study P.O. Box 8, - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9;30 to 10:30 a.m.; Telephone Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: 269-948-0900. Sunday Service - II a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday M Hastings. 269-945-9121. Website; www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant Teed, Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath Student Ministries; Sunday s 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 “’’•30 pm- HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m' Wednesday, Family Night Peter 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle provided. Pastor 8609. 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Life Group 6:30 p.m. hT ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. ™. . 4 1? pleasantview FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday //!« mjornaim on mrsinp mm is provided by Tk Hastings Banner, the chnrchesanit these local businesses: II OVciphic* Flbtrglats Productfl 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 I 1699 W, M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 iwmiwaK BolUiiefcoljiEqu^ 1301 W. Green St. Hastings _ _ 945-9541 << OC’*'”'' 1 KJK y: 'fld osfefcc^^ Cre; jjiPiwi .ja* «r: ar»>««K3 >w- b3g ’**5 y\’^ i •jii a u « ’ >t9 (U SJ t’ 5 UWiS* r- S 5f 3 Hammond; and brothers-in-law, I a Chuck Brooner, Bob Bradford J and Dick Hammond. 3 She is survived by her ■ sons, Steven (Tina) Bradford fl of Salisbury, MD, and I Tom Bradford of Dayton, I OH; daughters, Marcia I (Dave) Zaitchik of Palm X ■ Coast, FL, Julia Freeman of Flemington, NJ, Susan aka Bodhi (Brian) Brogan of Delaware, OH, Barbara Bradford of Villas. NJ, Laura (Mark) Deknatel of Loudon, TN; sisters, Kay Brooner of Pismo Beach, CA, and Vicky Clark of Bloomingdale, Ml; 17 grandchildren and 23 great­ grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation with the family and the Rosary will be held Wednesday. December 4, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge # 1965, 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058. Family members and friends will then gather at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass beginning at 2 p.m., with Fr. Jeff Hanley presiding. Immediately after the Funeral Mass, farnily members and friends will proceed to Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Memory of Margaret Bradford to the Humane Society ^0,0 County, ''L 32967; (rrz) 388-333. Their website can be found at https://hsvb.org/. X list kuc-CrJ :i •>5aT caw *5 onicxB^aK?; I • 4 * I swasnoBisi^ 9 J w%ai&iKni X 'aacielSMit E« W ’ iSH I ^ jEe«ux i (jarliiiiliKisfflKe 12 ♦I X1X99 “’ W ii s w - si 1 ^P4 *w t wiT, st IE as 1 •Il W I X J! I W# r ' '^A rV N*ilo 1 V ’Jr A > t- « % * V »N Martha Cristy-Couch, photography, jewelry, painting, longtime Hastings area lettering, weaving. Martha was resident, died of natural 3 piano tuner who joined the causes on October 4, 2024 in profession’s guild association Battle Creek Ml. 3bd ultimately achieved the level Martha was born on October of Master Piano Technician. She 27,1938, in Topeka KS. the began piano tuning with Joe Mix first of four children of James of Hastings and later studied under Crapo Cristy Jr. and Barbara Hong Yat-Lam of Kalamazoo. She ■S'* Sutherland Cristy. Martha maintainAfi Obtained manw many nriur.*/, private, church, was raised in Kalamazoo and and school system pianos via Hickory Corners, Ml. Martha graduated Gull Lake Kellogg High School in 1956 Inc riiV? ’ purchased the Zenus and attended Mills College in Berkeley CA Colvin farm on Andrus Rd., Hastings Ml where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Martha was married twice in life, to Frank McCarthy Jr., and Roger Couch She was widowed in 2001. Martha was a beloved mother Martha lost her daughter Barbara Hart grandmother, and friend to many She had in 2021 and is survived by her two sons many pets throughout her life andI she Aaron McCarthy of Dexter, Ml, and Samuel ««««> 'loved he,EnglishshepS. McCarthy of Espanola, NM. Martha is also survived by four grandchildren and three 0^ her life Martha enjoyed independent great grandchildren. and assisted Nving at Northpointe Woods Martha was a capable and prodigious Creek u o ® Greek, Ml. She received hosoice carp tbpm artist in various media; music, pottery, surrounded by friends and family. Service: 10a.m. F Margaret “Peggy” Bradford, age 90 of Hastings, Ml, and. Palm Coast, FL, entered into her Eternal Rest with her Saviour on Sunday, Oc. 20, 2024, at home in Palm Coast, FL. While we are sorrowing, Christ is rejoicing, because another heir of heaven has entered upon her heritage. She was born October 14, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Ml, the daughter of Edward and Edna Schliess. Peggy attended Hastings High School before graduating from St. Philip Catholic Central High School in Battle Creek. Peg married William “Doug” Bradford in 1953. Together they had seven children. Peggy was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. She served as President of the Professional Business Women of Michigan, and was on the Board of Directors for the Lakewood Village Homeowners Association in Florida. Her hobbies throughout her life included playing bridge and quilting. Peg loved her pets and in her last years was usually seen with her cat, Ben, and more recently her dog, Blue. Peggy had an active career as a homemaker, and a successful business woman as proven through positions with Vivian Woodard Makeup and Hastings Aerial Survey. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas Bradford- her parents, Edward Schliess and Edna Jenkstwo sisters, Jean Bradford and Sally * >/ Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- < i>» ieiW isCreal^^’’'^ Martha Cristy-Couch 948-8004 for information. t. I School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. 9^ '•I Antonio Bravata, Christopher Grant, Michael Grant, Olivia Adams, Dainen Adams, Madison Adams, Chantel Dennis, Joanna Roppel; 10 great grandchildren, Brantley, Jesse, Miah, Liliana, Wyatt, Andre, Victoria, Jemma, Hope, Zwrenlee Annette. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the SDA Church in Kalamazoo, 1601 Nichols Rd. The family has asked that instead of flowers, memorials to be made to the KJA Worthy Student Fund or for school renovations, contact Marjie Shade at the school (269) 342-8943 for more information. r - f /5 * inti ail'' Dyiite Adams Margaret “Peggy” Bradford 4 ■A f Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com ’.■jl A i ’’ ■: .M •W w « & » I r I •I 1. *.'‘. « * c s > i L: ik 3* *1 -■» r •« i ■9 •t ♦ fl * ’ll It 4 ♦ 9 % X •1 « fl \.S 1 I V \ 'I �I. c V' • 1 1 I •J • V wwwHastingsBannercom A THE HASTINGS BANNER • Thursday, October 31, 2024 •I 7 r • 4 > b X ( l> tCK THE PAGES #•. I ' h 1 V k AC » k X I .X X xA 1 9 < k b V •. A f/ \ X Kittle Bowne Olney’s story of Hastings i X f f Jou 1 3i 4 BANNER DEC. 20, 1990 s. N* * H • *>« X X I 1 * r •s ! : • » it c V. % V f f b I * .1^ X •C; > 4^ > ..... '^=5' < *2$ 0 1 ^5 " - I -w «b */ »■ • X s 4 s* K •‘O«. *r X t' * k * 'I s * ,3 -t « «k' K. Hnio B h St ■<'r. V *1 b V *• [ '. * <7Ik * •Mt n I r* • f » .V «» \ * * » *0 \. 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That’s how I’ve always been a bookish cat I spend muscles work. most of my time in ±e lab rather than When you use your muscles, ±at running, prowling and pouncing like most movement tells your body to make more felines. myofilaments for your muscle cells. More But I still have super strong muscles. myofilaments packed into your muscle They’re way bigger ±an when I was cells means bigger muscle cells—and that young. means bigger muscles. I asked my friend Edward Johnson how On the other hand, not using your mus­ I got so buff. He teaches classes about the cles can make them smaller. That’s called human body in ±e School of Biological atrophy. Sciences at Washington State University. You may have seen an atrophied muscle He told me that muscles are made of if you’ve ever seen an arm or leg that’s muscle cells. They’re also called muscle been in a cast for a while. The cast keeps fibers or myocytes. the muscles still while a broken bone We usually think cells are way too small heals. When ±e cast comes off, tliat arm to see with our eyes. But muscle cells or leg probably looks like it shrunk a little can be some of the longest cells in your bit. TTie muscle cells have gotten smaller body. They’re shaped like long tubes or because they didn’t exercise for a long time. hot dogs. Each muscle cell is as long as Johnson told me that muscle atrophy is the muscle it’s part of. So a muscle cell a problem for astronauts, loo. On Earth, in a grownup’s thigh muscle could be 14 gravity always pushes on your body. Your inches long! muscles work harder because they have to A muscle is a bundle of those long, hot move against gravity. dog-shaped muscle cells. Once you’re an “In space, ±e effect of gravity is not adult, you don’t grow new muscle cells. there,” Johnson said. “So, NASA has spent But the muscle cells you have can get big­ a lot of money with muscle physiologists, ger or smaller. tiying to come up witli ways to use the “Each individual muscle cell responds to muscles so that they don’t atrophy.” exercise and being used by getting bigger,” Maybe that’s why I’m so strong even Johnson said, “That’s called hypertrophy.” thou^ I mostly lift books. My muscles When you run, j ump or pick up some­ work hard because of the gravity of your thing heavy, that work tells your muscle excellent questions. cells to get bigger. Dr. Universe Thal’s because each muscle cell is made A* 4 yjff. &e: 1^ . > 9^ X ’^V f I r Jr t ti V r i TFJ rf t tf T *! * •* > * » •b .• * J3U nlieti a ir * ,9* 4" J S’ J I < I fii 4 ; ' * er »' O’* ^45 yiiisi*,i>f!l'' A' 1^' f 4; ■ - 5 /ero5s3^ » / . r t r .'T' * w n lUrtM t • I ^juch Ois# »*i5 «ii>' j I <; * f’’ ■ ri ‘ t". I i 1^ O' ! -•* .'•^7 J#!’* N I ' c IM ( * z f’i • ' I I •■ ■f <- > m .A f V f x- r' •U J • 0 - NOVEMBER 1-7 - How do we get muscles? 1 1 ¥ > Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to fVashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. * Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Nov. 1-30 — Nov. Storybook Walk: Stickler Loves the World” by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail, Friday, Nov. 1 — Nature’s Gratitude Walk, all day. Learn different ways to experience gratitude for the natural world through this mindful walk. Hikers can guide themselves at their H leisure down the Lupine Trail. Thursday, Nov. 7 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10 a.m. Learn to enjoy nature in every season. Each playdate will consist of both guided and free play time designed to connect little ones with the world around them. More information about these events can be found on the /nstitute's i^ebsite at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 31 -Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches "Portrait of Jennie," a 1948 film starring Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten and Ethel Barrymore. 5 p .m Friday, Nov. 1 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Community Health Workers at HPL, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 - Falconry with Angel. 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Paws for Reading with Jace, 3:30 p.m.; Library Board meeting, 4:30 p.m.; Meat & More Pressure Canning, 6 p,m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Cuisine cooking class, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Jingle & Mingle committee meeting, 8 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; National Saxophone Day with local musician Bob Hartig, 6 p.m.; Digital Literacy: Cybersecurity Basics, 6 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 4 ibf I f. e I I I : L< ’’ J *4 S5!f5,)(3ytaefoffaofezA (Tvn Ill » (4 USO' «» I r* I * * I JJJB % ?b. t"S. a u* A is < * 4 ♦> i J ■ I ' ‘ S. r• A 49* ! « • b u**. ■ + * “Old Joe Cole kept a grocery store and I used to buy my candy there. Lg*lir. ESTHER WALTON h<Bb A'j?'- « Hazelnut bushes grew on the streets In the Oct. 24, 1940, Banner is a first­ from Broadway nearly down to the fair­ hand story of pioneer life in Hasting s. ground (southwest comer of Market and Kittie Bowne lived at 318 S. State streets) on the north side of the Broadway, was bom and brought up in road. Cows with their tinkling bells ran Hastings, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. rr at large, and, if my memory serves me A.J. Bowne, early settlers here. Her right, hogs did also, sometimes. There .S m father was for years president of the old were few sidewalks, those few being of Hastings National Bank and well-known N • boards; and was everywhere and it was in financial circles in the state. hard on shoes. Mrs. Olney, after reading some history “I can call to mind many of the old . articles in the 1940 Banner, decided to landmarks — the hotel where my write down her recollections, and The uncle Hiram Kenfield was landlord for Banner published it. many years. He came to Hastings in She lived as a child in the Barlow 1839 engaged in the Indian trade; built house, which was recently (1990) on the the first bridge across the Thomapple Christmas House tour. River; erected the county ’ s first court ­ FV Here is her story; i* *■ ■ J house and jail. In the fall he was elected “With the editor’s consent, as a pio­ f ‘X sheriff. It was largely because of his neer and a daughter to pioneer parents, efforts that the Grand River Valley rail­ I would like to add my bit to old-time road was built. He died June 28, 1877. Hastings history. “The old hotel was a queer rambling “An incident of long ago days that I West Creek, now Fish Hatchery Park, was a recreational area in Hastinas structure. He also helped to build the have never forgotten happened when we during the 1860s. Presbyterian church, surely an industri­ were living on the comer of W. Green ous man. and S. Park streets in the house now “My grandfather, John Bowne, who (M.L. Cook, a contemporary of hers, a lot of odd and unusual characters, occupied by C.W. Wespinters (328 S. viewed the scene differently. He hoped was a state senator, named Rutland among them an old Dutch couple from Park). school would be closed for a long time .) Township in honor of my grandmother, Pennsylvania, honest and upright. He “A decorator had just finished paper­ Kenfield, who came from Rutland, Vt. “ I just idolized by teachers, four in owned a span of horses and did plow ­ ing our dining room, which was empty The town of Bowne was named after number, William J. Stuart, later Judge ing for people; she helped out by doing of furniture. My mother was alone in my Grandfather Bowne. Stuart, the principal; Miss Estella Tyler, washings in homes. the room when an insane man who had and Hanna McNair, later the wife of “ Recreation centers in those days “ One day, while helping mother, she escaped from the jail, then located a Judge Nathan Barlow; and last, but not were few and far between. There were spied a horse and buggy going by, then block below on the comer, or occupied least, was Alice McNair, who afterward no movies or other things, so we hiked another one and another vehicle and by J.L Maus, rushed into the room. The lived in California. down to the mill pond (east side of hollered, ‘ Oh Mrs. Bowne, I believe hired girl quickly locked herself into the Boltwood, south of State Street) to there’s a fu-ne-reral going by.’ “My cousin and seatmate, Mary kitchen. I was upstairs and hearing the DeCoursey, and I were often chosen to skate where the ice was thick with “ Another queer character was ‘ Aunt confusion bolted the door to my room. Caroline,’ none too bright. She also go after the water up on Wrightman’s stumps sticking up for guideposts. Mother did a lot of quick stepping, too. hill (southwest comer, Church and ‘did washings’ at homes. While work­ “Later, roller skating came in. John “But fortunately, Sheriff Ed Malloiy ing at the home of Mrs. John Roberts, Green streets). An old well house stood Brock was a star skater and the cen­ had quickly discovered the escape, and she was repeatedly cautioned to rinse there. I wish it were yet standing. There ter of attraction. Many was the time I the man was captured. It seems he had the clothes well. ‘ Oh, I ’ ll wrench ‘ em, whirled around the track with him. was an ancient moss-covered bucket. become violently ill while working on Mrs. Roberts. I’ll wrench ‘em good and Down would go one chain, up would “However, the chief source of attrac­ the railroad. proper, ’ she declared. That became quite tion was the old Union Hall which come another. What fun we had by time “West Creek Woods, (now Fish we got back to the schoolhouse! The was on the third floor, occupying the Hatchery Park) was located near enough a byword in the family. “Another dear old soul comes to mind pail was only half-full, space above what is now the double A so that we children often played there who did washings and was deprived of “Microbes had as yet been unheard of. & P fronts (building on the southwest . and waded in the brook. In looking back many joys in this world but patiently We all drank from the same dipper but comer of Jefferson and State streets). on those days, it is surprising how many plodded on. She was known as ‘ Milky apparently were none the worse for it. Everything under the sun took place ears of com and potatoes by brothers Wortz. ’ She often wished she could die. Among my schoolmates were Chris there, from shows, political meetings, Charles and William found to roast. One I hope she is enjoying a much-deserved Van Arman and Eddie Knappen, both pioneer gatherings to dancing. Tve grows suspicious with the years. reward. became successful lawyers, the latter tripped the ‘light fantastic’ there many “On ‘Bumblebee Plain,’ that part “I remember well the night the old a distinguished judge; May Sweezey, a time. of the Fourth Ward a bit south of the wooden schoolhouse on the hill burned. Nettie Gardner, who always kept her “My father always escorted me to junior) high school and extending west We stood on the comer of Broadway feet moving; Effie Ingram Beamer, and from dancing school. One incident to the Sweezey farm (an area roughly and Green nearly frozen deploring the Frank Phillips, the Holbrook girls, I always remember was while dancing from Park Street west to Cass Street and fact that our much-prized school books Minnie Kenfield Barnes, the Goodyear with Ike Hendershott, my gold bracelet from Walnut south to Clinton), resided were burning. girls, the Barlow girls and others. And got caught in his coat sleeve and was there was John Kelley, with lovely utterly ruined. black hair and eyes, who was apt to be It was out in ±e Carter Lake section looking my way. that the boys and girls riding to parties, “I recall the fire on the comer where or going to singing school drawn by an the Banner office now stands (southeast ox team, would hear wolves howling ^4=i*-iiraigr^ comer. Church and State streets). close by.” ’ r>u • ♦ ♦ i 4 ■ 4 -f' .• It ^W<I^ ? w 1 I V I r r i �HastingsBannercom WWW 8 THE HASTINGS BAMHER Thursday, October 31, 2024 FORECLOSURE STATE OF MICHIGAN DEBT PROBATE COURT NOTICE COLLECTOR, WE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A ARE ATTEMPTING Court address: 206 W, Court Street. Suite 302 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Sean R. Korloch. Date of birth: March 22. 1974. In the matter of Deborah Ann Rawson. ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including; AGO OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE Any, and all, children DUTY PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE of PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE Christopher of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be died August 3, 2024. Sean R. Korloch, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jennifer Korloch, both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Sie. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at t;00 PM Okemos, Ml 48864 (517) 908-0900 Jennifer Korloch 1490 Stamm Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 is/are address(es) be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on / St., Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William w % M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition Appointment of Guardian of Lebenbom & Rothman, P.O. the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, Michael J. Lebenbom P48775 of 2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362-9699 Carla McKelvey/Clearstream Rehabilitation & Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Nursing Center Credit Union dated the 6th day of June, 2023, and recorded 240 E. North St. in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Hastings, Ml 49058 Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, (269) 945-9564 2023, Document No. 2023-005853 of the Barry County (269) 245-2678 Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $47,396.09 plus accrued interest at 14.02000% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY COUNTY, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on DECEMBER 5,2024.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. TO ALL PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foredosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - A mortgage was granted by SCOTT SPICER, a single man, Mortgagorfs), to MEMBERS FIRST CREDIT UNION, 600 W. WACKERLY, MIDLAND, Ml 48641, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 28. 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on JULY 10.2018, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-006703, which was assigned to NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS. LLC, 975 N. MAIN ST, SUITE D, FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734, piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Bellevue, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10,607.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH til DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10. TO THE SOUTH STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24*29808-NC Hon. William Doherty LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE 1660.71 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 756.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TOT HE EAST LINE SAID SECTION TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: 10, 1661.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 305 FEET THEREOF. Commonly known as: 11720 Guy Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 Tax ID: 01-010-010-30 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period TAKE NOTICE: Katie E. Miller has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 11/27/2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Katie E. Miller to Katie E. Kauffman. shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 31, 2024 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 by Corporation Assignment of Mortgage dated JUNE 26, Fax: 216-363-4034 Email; bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 2018, acknowledged on JULY 30, 2018, and recorded on 24-000979-1 AUGUST 8, 2018, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-007643, (10-31)(11-21) Hastings girls fall in 1-8 tourney matches November 13.2024 at 2:45 p.m. at 220 W. State the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle mortgage made by Connie L. Wilson and Scott E. Wilson of grandson, unknown and whose interest in the matter may Date: 10/28/2024 having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain 2375 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 380 including King whose mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing of which may charge a fee for this information. Default Christine M. Savage P60174 Rawson, Incapacitated Individual. register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either Lowe Law Firm, PC Deborah and heirs on behalf a.myp.m. on December 05,2024. The amount due on the A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county Date: 10/25/24 FILE NO. 2024-29948-GA MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice to PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29946-DE or COUNTY OF BARRY WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS representative, PROBATE COURT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BARRY COUNTY personal STATE OF MICHIGAN Brett Bremer Sports Editor „ u n♦ The Hastings varsity volleyball team fell in both of its matches at the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference Tournament Saturday at Hastings High School. Coldwater took a 25-15, 25-18 win over the Hastings ladies and then the Saxons were bested by Jackson North­ west 25-21, 25-17 in their final match of the conference season. Harper Creek, the top ranked team in the state in Division 2, finished off an un­ defeated conference season by winning Saturday’s tournament making it backto-back conference titles for the Beavers. The Harper Creek girls beat Marshall and Parma Western in their two matches. Marshall was the only team to take a set off the Beavers in conference play this fall, and the RedHawks did it again Sat­ urday, but the Harper Creek girls rallied for a 2-1 win in their semifinal match-up by the scores of 21-25, 25-20, 15-8. Harper Creek followed that up by beating Parma Western 25-16, 26-16, 25-12 in the tournament championship match. Marshall met up with the Pennfield girls twice on the day, the RedHawks took a 25-13, 25-22 win in the opening round of the tournament over the Pan­ thers to earn their semifinal showdown with Harper Creek. Pennfield bounced back from that opening round defeat to outscore Cold­ water 27-25, 25-23. Marshall and Penn­ field met up again in the match for third place with the Marshall girls scoring a 25-15,24-26, 15-11 win. Hastings heads to Otsego Monday to face Allegan in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna­ ment being hosted by the Bulldogs. The winner of that match will face Plainwell in the district semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 6. f I I i i*' i I '^£*<5 i I I J / I Mi f t r r 4 J&ph. jnpiasliT®^ r .SEOfte r hafcta«'> ‘ , 3 .J i fxset 4 stall Msx - 4 WW"" • < * GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM of Barry County Records and Agreement for Extension t ► f s fe -C "1 .i ' * '1 ir * -W*' of a Mortgage dated DECEMBER 14, 2020, executed on JANUARY 19. 2021, by servicer and on DECEMBER 28, 2020, by borrower, recorded on JANUARY 25,2021, in MORTGAGE SALE - INSTRUMENT NO. 2021-000966, of Barry County Records, Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 22/1OOTHS ($141,39722) DOLLARS including interest at (4.75000%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any part thereot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the dale and time stated alim Ve,-rm the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said mortgage, and all other legal costs, charges and expenses including the said attorney's fee, also any sum or sums which may be paid by &ie undersigned, necessary to protect their interest in the I mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Flagstar Bank, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 08/100 ($135,138.08). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry premises, which said premises are described as follows; County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE Time on the 14th day of November, 2024. The amount OF MICHIGAN, to wit: LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR CHASE'S ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1. EXCEPT THE EASTERLY PART OF SAID LOT 1, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST 151.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 86,35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST 132 FEET TO BEGINNING. ALSO TO THE RECORDED ATTEMPTING ANY IS A TO INFORMATION DEBT COLLECTOR COLLECT A DEBT. OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 937 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS; THENCE NORTH 1 CHAIN; THENCE EAST 8 LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 4 CHAINS; THENCE EAST 1 CHAIN ANO 17 LINKS TO THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET 4 CHAINS TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE WEST 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS TO THE BEGINNING. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS; 617 W. GREEN ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. If the properly is sold al foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. KAREN L. ROWSE-OBERLE (P41893) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR SHORES, Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 10-31-2024 .I ri and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county ’SC ; J 1'^ , I ‘^6 to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage by CHRISTOPHER B. WALKER and November 9, 2004, and recorded November encouraged to contact the county register of deeds 17, 2004, in Instrument Number 1137316, of office or a title insurance company, either of which may Barry County Records, charge a fee for this information. The bid may include mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the Michigan, on which date of this notice $80,747.63, including interest costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney at 9.95% per annum. Said premises are situated fees allow^ by law. and also any sum or sums which in Irving Township, Bar^ County. Michigan, and 'I Sis this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant made w A company, either of which may charge a fee for National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated ‘ft ■ la alts. fi) ■ Hastings setter Hannah Sorensen puts a pass up during her team’s match with Coldwater at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament at Hastings High School Saturday. Photo by Perry Hardin * I e >K and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant’s Rrst Addition to the City, deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport, of Plats. Page 15. Barry County Records. Commoniv Ml 49325. The redemption period shall be six known as 128 W COLFAX ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 months from the date of the sale, unless the During the six (6) months immediately following the premises are determined sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the » 1 ’5. i.u. Is - 1 ■ft- .• rj 'r ► ‘1 *■ <u f to be abandoned event that the property is determined to be abandoned redemption period shall be one month, or until pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property mav the time to provide the notice required by MCL be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure vv .cuuciiiou uaya diier me loreciosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. The statute expires, whichever is later. Pureuant to MCLA pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is the person who buys the property at the foreclosure denied the opportunity to inspect the property. sale or to the mortgage holder for damaginq the Please be advised that if the mortgaged property property during the redemption period. If the sate is is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit oaid ’ be held responsible to the person who buys The Purchaser shall have no further recourse aoainst the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Attention or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the homeowner: If you are a military service member on property during the redemption period. Attention active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded homeowner: If you are a military service member less than 90 days ago. of if you have been oidered to on active duty, if your period of active duty has active duty, please contact the attorney for the concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have party lorMlosing the mortgage at the telephone number been ordered to active duty, please contact the slated in this notice. Dated: 10/10/2024 Flaastar Rani attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage 4t (10-10)(10-3l) 4 *1 ‘e* I; redemption period further may be shortened 's’- 4^ s'**. Fl II V‘. at the telephone number stated in this notice Dated: October 24. 2024 Randall T LeVasseur P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge'Hwv (10-24X11-14) >t 1 4 p Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 1542321 *»9b t a3e s I (248)362-2600 FS FHLMC BRUINING - 24-02032 ‘“I Together with rights of ingress and egress over the currently established road, except that part FE E • r» *Mk y Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 N.A. Mortgagee. HLADIK, ONORATO & d rmam IIP Athena Alias (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 32M West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy Ml 4fln^ ■S' es!i ; It register of deeds office or a title insurance approximately 12 rods to the place of beginning. OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, 4 f, not automatically entitle the purchaser to free manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated ALSO EXCEPT; THAT PART OF LOTS 843, AND 844 -or i I sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North WEST 4 RODS 17 LINKS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. it T mortgage may be greater on the day of the of land, including any and all structures, and homes TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE ’ November 21, 2024. The amount due on the THEREOF, LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS T’2 County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, R9W; thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS, 17 LINKS, TO THE WEST * at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 % 101 the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of • or some part of them, at a public auction sale to OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING 937; THENCE NORTH 4 RODS; THENCE EAST 8 LINKS » I r • of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9. T4N, EXCEPT •S'-* 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be its interest in the premises. Which said premises are PLAT If Hl MCL SHANNON J. WALKER, Mortgagors, to First interest thereon at 5.87500 III per annum and all legal '» ar X s 2B in'S 3* ® is given under section 3212 of the revised the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is - FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice are described as: Beginning at the NW corner COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT (10-31)(11-28) FIRM may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect LOTS 843, 844, 845, 846 AND 847 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of THIS "'i The Saxons Riley Gurtowsky passes a ball in the back row during ner team’s match with Coldwater at Hastings High School Saturday — .yo ocnool Saturday. The ^axons hosted the 2024 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Tournament. Photo by Perry Hardin S 'SX' J *. Si. ♦ ’k 4 r r I ♦ ♦ 1 s* > ? 1 i �A II s V I I X- 4 * * V 1 i r- • i- A i p, kt » 4 V( ■u "J > * V 4 w x' <? K • « if 1 Si t SPORTS I Thursday, October 31, 2024 I 9 www.HastingsBanner.com Lakewood wins 22nd straight ieague title ‘*5? Brett Bremer tTJlW Sports Editor r.r 4 * ■ iMr^oojgj ui^yooD I UWt'*00D Challenged, but not conquered. > r The Lakewood varsity volleyball team faced its toughest collection of I I conference foes in quite some time, i* and while a few took sets here and there \SSI9i> nobody beat the Vikings in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Di­ vision this fall. Lakewood made it 22 seasons in a row with a conference championship ¥ by outscoring Ionia and then Eaton Rapids Saturday at the C?VAC White Tournament at Lakewood High School. i “You ve got to win the league cham­ e. pionship, Viking all-state senior setter Abby Pickard said. “I knew it was going to be a little different. Obviously, our Ik 'u conference is very competitive. After MkE**”**? going four with Eaton Rapids, four with Lansing Catholic and five with Ionia I knew we were going to have a battle today, but I was ready to come in and beat them and show them that we are better than we showed before. “I was ready to win another league championship.” Freshman middle blocker Ahlanna S Thomas, with Pickard by her side, blocked down the last attack the Grey>4 houndsputoverthenettoclincha25-l5, f 25-18 Viking victory in ±e tournament i championship match. « 1 The Viking senior was pretty pumped for her freshman middle - both of her team’s freshman middles actually. f ' “Ahlanna, in this last match, her inten­ * •-23 sity with the game was great. She wanted I to be set,” Pickard said. “She wanted H to run different things. She got that last i iSs block. Things we have been working fit on all season and they’re showing now. I think both our middles, even [fi-esh.. . ■*.«. man Johanna Duits] she had a couple really nice ‘B’ swings and it was like Lakewood varsity volleyball teammates Abby Pickard ,(8). Andie Cavanaugh, the puzzle pieces are finally being put (14) and Eva StoweHfJ3) celebrate a block by teammate Ahlanna Thomas ‘together, and it was so awesome to see (middle) to clinch their two-set win over Eaton Rapids in the finals of the C'AAC because they’re such young players. We White Tournament at Lakewood High School Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer have been able to carry them along with us, and you would never know they’re freshmen and haven’t played as much an option for us.” square off Monday. as the sophomores, juniors and seniors.” Lakewood was 7-0 during the confer­ The other half of the district bracket ; Junior setter Emma Duffy had a mas­ ence regular season. An opponent, taking features West Michigan Aviation taking sive final for the Mkings with a teameven a single set against the Vikings in on Portland in round one Monday with high nine kills. Pickard had seven kills a conference match over the past dozen the winner of that match facing South T* against the Greyhounds and Thomas five years would have been extraordinary. Christian in the semifinals Wednesday. kills. Duffy also fired four aces. Pickard Lansing Catholic was the only CAAC The district final will be played Nov. 7 and Thomas both had two block assists White team to manage to win a set against at 6 p.m. at Lakewood High School,. in the final. the Vikings in 2023, and no Greater “It’s really helpful. It is so nice not ’ “I told them all year that our middles Lansing Activates Conference foe ever just having the weekend tournaments are going to be a huge part of our offense won a set against Lakewood during the and then kind of walking in Tuesdays by the end of the season,” Lakewood lifetime of the league. and not having much to do,” Pickard head coach Brooke Francisco said. Pickard said she appreciated the chal­ said of the conference competitiveness, “They’re young. They haven’t played lenge oftough weekly conference match­ “but this year, at least myself and a few high school volleyball, and they don’t es this season, and the Vikings hope it has other players, we have talked like ‘We play club or travel or anything, so I them battle tested for the state postseason have to play today. We have to show up knew we have to get them confident that starts in November. Lakewood will and play. We have business to take care in themselves and we have to get them its host MHSAA Division 2 District of and we want to go out and show them working hard at all times. I think they’re Tournament beginning Nov 4, and the who we are. to that point where they know how good Vikings will start playoff action with a Lakewood started its tournament day they make our offense. It is nice to see district semifinal match against either Saturday wi± a 25-23, 25-23 win over them kind of coming around and being Grand River Prep or Wayland who Ionia. Pickard said getting rolling in J t. I * r u I ^5^ I I X i* . < < % •* » I A A 1 f I * I?>« * « * t X •*> V I ^4 ■ W* 'U X K: ’ ^t«lCf„” 5 “i'll Ils Piu B 5;sr“ 5^ -X « a- 4 1 » * 15 ?*. tr ■ d >’xi: ^Creet boon 5^ defeat i '*•1 «« ’ I• 4 r ’> * « 4 li R. ar A W, T* • •v; r « »* »* ^9 & c ’a/v * a* “Ri I f. 4T» t’-. R a Uim - » —<^*****^M^^. ■! «® distncl semifinals tii®' '>**7*W^ in wnna I I ■. n r r ff * iFTn rue WIL BE fisyvTOioncEOf v an w r « r ** gCX’dFSBT.Nctc I yg :s s: 1".: r: ■ V » jH 'T.'. iV '9fS8^ 3Kr‘ ? ?^ 236 in I I /’ J • I Tye:'^.‘r^7rs& ■A I scico-aet r.’'r*«W I V* ’*r "UI Q ** 5 F KUfCTOfi HAG : i DEBT. » 5 * - e r ■"-At TilJ t * fA 9t9 XJ*- w . L. tfS 7. a* f J ? c r ‘ i- ■ i' J / iJ 41^ v; H 1 i i »r . z»Z’ ^'9 V w C i •V I 1 k '•5” L 5 fi *fl Lakewood sophomore Camyla Copelin tries to get an attack over an Eaton Rapids block during the championship match Saturday at the CAAC White Tournament at Lakewood High School. Photo by Brett Bremer I f I I t * I 5ie * f tfhouz. «.•.H- 4 a* t umA ■’-2^ » ' f * J U VIKIN^ I t *•» WtlAH • r 4 I that opening set against the Bulldogs proved the toughest part of the day. The Bulldogs already had one win in while the Vikings waited out the morning due to the fact that their slated first round opponent, Sexton, didn’t participate in the day’s tournament. “We started off a little slow. Person­ ally, myself, I had a few errors and it was just a little off that’s for sure, but we overcame it,” Pickard said. “The second set xye started off good, and then at the end we finished a little tough and they went on a run for a few points to get it to 23-23, so we had to fight back at the end.” Coach Francisco said she thought her girls really took care of the ball better on their side of the net than they had during their regular season meeting with Ionia, and that carried into the Eaton Rapids match. Bremer honored as MWA Media Person of the Year ,J V* MJ af setter HamahS<^ hs/’JT'i -^6apassup*g'^; I l>* i ■ IT <“ »r= IS^ - * iS Lamphere breaks dad’s scoring record for Eagles X*-"**" 3* Brett Bremer i I .mX > I J* ?"®' •f Sports Editor * « KT * '/I » 41J >4 a. I4 / •» TW 9 i rf I , I ft 1 J I A- iTw; Tigs r--5 The Eagles would have liked to have scored more goals during the National Christian School Athletic Association .Tournament in Xenia, Ohio last week, but a couple of the ones they got were pretty special ones. Barry County Christian junior Isaiah Lamphere scored his 50th and 51 st goals I of the season to tie and then break the :Eagle varsity record of 50 goals in a season set by his father, Josh Lamphere, in the fall of 2000. “Isaiah, is a natural on the offense,” : Barry County Christian head coach Jus­ tin Schultz said. “His ability to see and take advantage of gaps in the defense, paired with his speed and dribbling skills, makes him a relentless force on the field. Scoring 51 goals this season is a testa­ ment to his instinct and determination, and he has been crucial to our success as a team and on the offensive side of the field.” The Eagle team wasn’t able to find the net in its opener at the national tourna­ ment, falling 3-0 to West Lake Christian Academy from Illinois. Senior keeper Noah Lilley had 15 saves in that one for the Eagles. “We had a lot of opportunities the first game, but just couldn’t capitalize on them for a win,” Schultz said. “Our defense played well and again our of­ fense moved the ball well and had a few break aways but we just couldn’t seem to close it.” From there, the Eagles bounced back to beat the Grace Baptist Christian Acade­ my team from Massachusetts 3-1. That’s the game that Isaiah tied his dad’s school record for goals in. Senior Keygan Rob­ inson scored twice in that Barry County Christian victory, and Isaiah Lamphere, Logan Lamphere and Robinson had one assist each. “In the end we made it to the Divi­ sion 5 Championship game and lost giving us second place in the division, Schultz said. “The competition in Ohio was tough. These teams were very good teams and had a lot of skillful individual players' and also they were very good teams as a whole.” The Eagles fell 6-1 to Emmanuel Christian Academy from Connecticut in that D5 Championship, with Isaiah scoring his team’s lone goal to break the school record. “One of my assistant coaches, Deno Lamphere (he helped build our defense) made a comment when we were pumping the boys up for our game that ‘it’s hard to beat a team. A group of young men who may not be the best individually but when they play as one as a unit as a team, it’s hard to beat a team.’ “I believe that defines us as a team. We do have some very talented players, but often if you would match us up to teams 1-v-I they may have the most talent in­ dividually, but we are a team and we’ve beat some very good teams because, in the words of coach Deno, ‘It’s hard to beat a team. The Lions are 17-4-1 overall this MJ season after the tournament run, with a game or two yet to play. Coach Schultz said so far it has been “one ofthe most challenging and reward­ ing seasons we’ve had in the eight years I ve coached this team. From Isaiah’s 51 goals to Noah’s 284 saves, and from Keygan’s team-leading assists of 29 to Jonathan [Hawks] and the rest of our defensive line holding strong, every player contributed to making this season unforgettable. “I am incredibly proud of how much these young men have grown not only as athletes but as young men who stand by each other on and oft' the field. We are a team.” X’ I View Newspaper Group Hastings sports editor Brett Brenner (right) is presented with the Michigan Wrestling Association Media Person of the Year award by MWA Tri-City Region Chair Justin Brandel, head coach of the Saginaw Swan Valley varsity wrestling team, during the annual MWA Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at Cornerstone University Saturday. Bremer has been the sports editor for the Barry County area newspapers, formerly owned by J-Ad Graphics, since 2002. A I J k i CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 5 I I t I• kJ 1J Send your student achievements or personal milestones to 1 I mmacleod@mjhomepaper.coni 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER VI Qioup 1 < I ^(‘^*** •1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ) I I I i 1 4.* T .A :.>«a �/■ I 10 •T if:'' www.HastingsBanner.cofn the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, October 31, 2024 /J <4^ Saxons set for first meeting with Ionia since 1976 p »f 1/ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity football learn is into the state postseason for the fifth season in a row after capping off an 8-1 regular season with a win al Wayland last week. The Saxons will play host to Ionia Friday night. Nov. 1. in an MHSAA Division 4 Pre-Di strict bailgame inside Baum Stadium al Johnson Field. Ionia is 6-3 overall this season after a 28-14 win over rival Lakewood to close out Capital Area Activities Conference While Division play last week. The other half of the district bracket pits another pair of CAAC White foes against each other - Portland and Lansing Sexton. The winner of the two pre-district games Friday will face off in a district final next week. Portland is ranked second in the state in D4 and Hast­ ings enters the postseason ranked tenth in the A.P. Poll. Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy is focused on the defense getting the job done against the Bulldogs. Saxon opponents have scored 32,45 and 38 points the past three weeks after having only allowed 71 points through the first six weeks of the season. “Ionia is fast. They have 3-4 good edge runners. Their QB runs the ball well, so our front seven will have to take care of containing their offense,” Murphy said. This is the fourth playoff appearance in five years for the Bulldogs, who have not been able to get by a first round opponent yet during that stretch. Hastings has won an opening round playoff game in each ofthe past four season, winning one district championship during that stretch. Despite their similar size and relative proximity, Hast­ ings and Ionia haven’t met in football since 1976 a year after the shuttering of the old West Central Conference they both competed in. The county came awfully close to having two playoff teams in 2024. Thomapple Kellogg was the last team out in the MHSAA Division 3 Playoff field, finishing a little over half a point behind team number 32 in the field, Jackson. TK closed out a 3-6 season with a win at Wyoming High School last week. A 3-6 Stevensville Lakeshore team did manage to make its way into the D3 playoff' field as the 31 st seed. All six Trojan losses this fall were to state playoff teams including to Hastings, Northview and Grand Rapids Catholic Central teams ranked in the top ten in the state in their respective divisions. Lakewood got off to a 2-1 start to the season and then ran through a gauntlet of six consecutive playoff teams starting with the undefeated Portland squad to end the year. It was a tough end to the season for the Delton Kel­ logg and Maple Valley teams too. Like Lakewood, they were both off to 2-1 starts before falling in their final six ballgames against some tough competition. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. Hastings, Wayland I I . f » J I I 1 The football just kept finding the hands of the Saxons’ DeAndre Mathis. He snagged a pooch kick off the foot of kicker Mick­ ey Tiles up the home sideline at Wayland Union High School Friday and soon after recovered a Wayland fumble to help spur a 20-0 Saxon run in the second quarter ofthe regular season finale. The Hastings varsity football team went on to a 47-38 win over the host Wildcats to /* «^*«*v* r J 1* b ■nil P'« I O) t% A r ^1 •A. B r f < ♦ 1. * «e 1 I <• 'y < < MICHAEL KINNEY A PLUMBING B Licensed Master Plumber mt Licensed Journeyman Plumber Wv B New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 License 110376 & Insured I s / - r nB ’ i ll I . I' I ■ r- I / 4 • Al X. sJ’ 7 ) kt > u • <. jisSS I - -ii & ..t" ■s .. )l kA r% 1 ▼ 4/ •n- «A iZ! I : more (KS®® 4 iJ i A' B Wayland back Hudson Biondo is gang tackled by a host of Saxons including Travis Oliver (35), Isaac Friddle (70), Tyce Richardson (25) and Jayse Peterson (23) during their regular season finale at Wayland Union High School Friday, Oct. 25. Photo by Perry Hardin I r I V»lk)i r« :<• 4 * • f I- ii t ad since nr fl* second-quarter run. In the second half the two teams went back and forth. TossavacompIeteda43-yardTDpasstoFrazerandthen Wildcats answered with a 45-yard Maass TD run. Hastings went into the fourth quarter leading 34-22. Winebrenner had two TD runs for the Saxons in the quarter, on runs of one and ten yards. Biondo had a two-yard TD run, and Wayland finished off the scoring with 48 seconds left on the clock with a 24-yard TD pass from Carson Reurink to Crater. Reurink was 4-of-6 passing for 43 yards. The Saxons sacked him twice, one sack forAndrew Haines and a half sack each for Barnum and Jayse Peterson. Barnum had a team-high eight total tackles. Mathis had six tackles. Spencer Wilkins, Peterson and Jack Webb had four each, Parchment 57, Delton Kellogg 0 postseason Friday. IT’s the sixth straight win over the Vikings for the Ionia squad. Lakewood ends the season at 2-7 overall having dropped its final six ballgames of the regular season against six teams participating in this year’s state playoffs. A. sustained first offensive possession by the Bulldogs chewed up most of the first quarter clock and had the Ionia offense with a first-and-goal at the Lakewood lO-yard-li'ne, but an incomplete pass and a procedure penalty set the Bulldogs back. The possession ended in a missed field goal attempt. It was the first of two times the Lakewood defense would manage to keep the Bulldogs off the scoreboard while backed up in their own end in the first half. Ionia didn’t let its next possession get away without adding to the scoreboard though. The Bulldogs quickly turnedafirst-and-goal play from the Lakewood two into quarter to put his team in front. Before the first quarter was up, Parchment got a 41touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Kampen senior wide receiver Isaiah Barnum; and eight-yard ^^P®ss from Kampen to junior BJ Hunt, and a29-yard ^D run. The Parchment team led 50-0 at the half. Hunt took a .'J .^ijaswiw^ * rj 1 u Wl TH I I Um I I I 28,667 22.111 BiHiiflmj I ‘ ' I • h .v; I1 k:| . 0 3 I I 1 • Hl Hd •I II V 1 I 1 : 1’ i II : 2 4 k5 kr 11 « VI J ' I 1 I jbi ' Cl fl .1 I k. I f , I ii A % lls USTIlfSs h I ■ I »: k I i» c G k 1 t 3 ! 3 3 tI Vk ' I t I : 1 7%; « I 7 ”1 * K 4 I i* •• ’• .F: f f 4 ! 0 4 4_ il 3 Li * :'?> 4 J • •*> 1 3 f 3 I 1 ^7 5 , ■» > V kicker Mickey Jiles hits hits an an onside onside kick kick second half of the Saxons' win at i . Union High School Friday Oct 2S Phntn * by Perry Hardin ™ ‘ L. ‘hi Ii N :1 k I c I f 40.111 192 n opening drive of the game at Ionia High Schoo] Friday night. their record to 6-3 .... - with the victory and the Bulldogs ead to Hastings to open the MHSAA Division 4 602yz I I i I See SAXONS on 11 Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team closed the 2024 season against its only two opponents that won t be playing the state postseason and beat them both convincingly. The Trojans improved to 3-6 overall this season with a 49-12 win al Wyoming Friday. Up 14-6 late in the first half, the Trojans started to pull . away thanks to a couple big plays. . . TK got a 95touchdown run by Malachi VanEngen to go into T^ree minutes into the third quarter, quarterback Micah Dock connected with Zach Eldridge. Wyoming ends the season with a 1-8 overall record. t was a tough way to start a bid to snap a five-game osing streak for the Lakewood varsity football team, ut t e Vikings kept battling in their regular season na e against Capital Area Activities Conference White Division rival Ionia. % unp m 1 r> w ‘X II I The second half started well for the Vikings with James Crum Jr. ending the Bulldogs’ first possession Thornapple Kellogg 49, Wyoming 12 Ionia junior Nolan Hart intercepted an overthrown akewood pass and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown ® the iK I** for a score a couple minutes the second quarter, and Parchment added a five-yard touchdown pass from Kampen to senior wide receiver AJ Ionia 28, Lakewood 14 'J /• i ( the final i Wayland Wayland hadhad twotwo guys guys go go over over 100100 yards yards on on thethe a one-yard Kampen TD run before the break. Parchment’s final touchdown came on a 22-yard run ground. Biondo closed the night with 113 yards on 17 carries with three touchdowns. Henry Maass added four midway through the fourth quarter. Delton Kellogg had two first downs and three lost carries for 109 yards and a score. Jacob Carter chipped fumbles offensively in the first half. in five rushes for 70 yards. Tossava had a good night throwing the football. He was 6-of-8 for 114 yards and two touchdowns, Wayland scored the game’s first points on an eight­ yard touchdown run by Hudson Biondo on the opening drive of the game, but Hastings answered right back with a drive that ended in a one-yard TD run by Isaiah Wilson and a two-point run by Winebrenner that put the Saxons in front 8-7. Wayland answered with a three-yard Biondo run and a two-point run by Carson Reurink to go up 15-8, but that lead only lasted about five minutes before the Saxons’ M* ♦ I It was senior night for the Delton Kellogg varsity football team, sideline cheerleaders and high school ^i^^^ching band Friday. eight more points thanks to a TD run from Hart with Parchment didn’t oner offer any assistance in the celecele­ 8:23 to go in the first half. Hart added a two-point run finish an 8-1 regular season. rychment didn bration. The Saxons took a 15-14 lead on a one-yard TD run ^ration.^ after that score. by Tyler Frazer four and a half minutes into the second The visiting visitingParchment ParchmentPanthers Pantherstook tookaa 57-0 57-0win win over over Lakewood pulled within one TD before the half. The quarter Friday and followed up with Mathis grabbing Delton^Kellogg in the final game of the 2024 varsity Viking defense forced a turnover on downs to get the the pooch kick to set up a 17-yard Frazer TD run. A football regular season. The Delton Kellogg team ends ball back for the offense at its own 31 -yard-line with a little less than four minutes to go in the first half. Seth couple plays into the Wildcats’ ensuing drive Mathis the season with a 2-7 overall record. Parchment moved to 7-3 with its win in Delton and will Willette caught a pass back to him in the right flat fired covered a Wildcat fumble just outside the Wayland 45-yard-line, and this time Hastings added a 33-yard face Constentine in the MHSAA Division 6 Pre-District down the middle for Ethan Matthews for a big gain to touchdown pass from Mason Tossava to Jett Barnum Friday, Nov. 1. Spark the Viking offense on that drive Parchment was headed to the end zone two minutes The Vikings got their first points on a 38-yard touchon a fourth-and-9 play. Hastings’ lead was double digits the rest ofthe night. into Friday night’s contest and didn’t quit headed in that down run through the middle by Carter Stewart 62 secIn a rare feat, the Wildcats actually outrushed the ‘^j^'^ction until the closing moments ofthe bailgame. Se- onds before halftime. It was 15-7 at the break following Saxons in the ballgame 206 yards to 273. nior slot back Jaden Taylor scored on a 37-yard run with the point-after kick by Lucas Steward. “Wayland gave us some issues defensively,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “They ran the option really well. The two turnovers were the difference in the game. We recovered an onside kick and Jett Barnum forced a fumble that we recovered. Cardale Winebrenner and Tyler Frazer had big nights offensively, while Jet Barnum set to tone on defense.” Winebrenner rushed 16 times for 96 yards and two scores. Frazer had 16 carries for 121 yards and two scores. Wilson finished with eight carries for 40 yards, ^er EE ♦ & I * i 0 * I 1 J 4 �www.HQstingsBQnner.com THE HASTINGS banner Thursday, October 31, 2024 SAXONS 11 Continued from Page 10 with an interception on T 1 , by the Bulldogs inside the Lakewood 1 O-yard-line The Viking offense couldn’t get out of the shadow of its own goalposts though and had to ;r u.uugn ana had to punt the ball out of the end zone giving the Bulldogs solid field position to ,start their next drive at the Lakewood 35. Han was rashing into the end zone from I^Srfs ou1 . to boost tn A 1_J « « I 1 J t « A the Bulldog lead back to two scores at 22-7 -following the P.A.T. Hart closed the night with 136 yards rushing and 101 yards passing Spencer Tooker chipped in 90 yards on the ground and 51 yards receiving. Lakewood answered Hart’s second rashing touchdown with Crum Jr. retumina returning thi» the pneumo ensuing kick-off 90 yards for a touchdown to get his team back within 22 -14. 4 A B 1^ t I v; kl b x> 'If , □ . <. I I < .......... o , , wiiouuig L 'F- I* P! I<» 5f J 1 \sr'f^ T •* 9br . t KiVK*Ul ■■ * w ' iC w 4 r’ «»< 5^ 1 ' w. M z I a ■1 7 1 4 ». a I iIH.. I -r * .^1 4 r t * *-•2 ” I- T ‘•b t a K 3 I 7?’ I / 1 I *b 5 •A’ . 7*, . . i4r.ai I T Delton Kellogg junior linebacker Jordan Jones fights to try and pull down Parchment senior Jaden Tavlor during their regular season finale at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. Photo by Brett Beemer j f I ft I ft 5 I < % k .- ’■* ft < . •s (25^^ The score stood there through the final five minutes of the third quarter and into the fourth, with the teams trading punts until Ionia broke through one more time with Hart scoring on a 26-yard run with 8:10 left in the ballgame. The Vikings had just one more possession in the ballgame and it ended just shy of midfield before the Bulldog offense worked the final six and a half minutes off the clock. • rJ 1 a «ex I i :y > b e A •rjr "Isaac 3 • r B* 1 4. E*5i^ •i* i b * • ja* / 4m* r f t ’W. *. Bfef-T*- > r T.’ V >■ f* I k d !._> •N*' i «■ Tt »»5th => ili fal S'! l^)A r' r- * II M* Harbor Beach 62, Maple Valley 0 Harbor Beach opened the season pulling out a 24-22 overtime win at Cass City, and since then clock oper­ ators have put more effort into speeding up the clock than adding extra time. The Pirates finished off a 9-0 regular season with a 62-0 win at Maple Valley High School Friday. The Lions fall to 2-7 overall with the loss. “That is a well-coached football team,” Maple Valley interim head coach Bryan Faurot said. “They are very »r. disciplined and they fly to the ball on defense. A pretty suffocating team. They took advantage of every mistake that we made.” PLAYOFF Those mistakes included s « '■It Hastings quarterback Mason Tossava (4) throws a TD pass during his team's win at Wayland Union : High School over the Wildcats Friday, Oct. 25. 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'’'T, I ’ I I ^*b > ■**5- 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE 1 *1*. *11^ r- ■ I . 4 t I UPini MU OVITIB CONFflIENCE WHin W Portland Olivet Ionia Lansing Catholic Lansing Sexton Charlotte Lakewood Eaton Rapids -zz’ ' « t ft 60.222 40.111 28.667 22.111 19.222 r «r •«* POINTS 1 1 OK Black too many turnovers on offense and defensively Faurot said his guys didn’t work as hard as they needed to to finish their tackles. Jimmy Wiggs finished the bailgame with six tackles for Maple Valley. Eli Wright, Jackson Burpee, Skyler Cook and Jeremiah Penny had four tackles each. Jakeb McDonald was 8-of-13 passing for the Lion offense for 101 yards. Wright had four receptions for 30 yards. “Our seniors, being the hard year it was with all the adversity and injuries they faced, they came out every week at practice and went about it as business as usual and took it one week at a time and tried to show the juniors and sophomores how to have fun out there,” Faurot said. He was fairly pleased with the way his underclassmen played despite the lopsided score Friday. “We fought through the season we had good practices very week,” Faurot said. “They never quit. They battled to the end. The underclassmen supported the seniors as,best they co,uld,and |he seniors all gave everything they had [Friday.]” “After the game I let the seniors all speak,” Faurot added. “They basically said, don’t let it go by. Make sure you’re working in the offseason. They showed a lot of poise and resilience. They could have been down and theyreallyspoketothefutureoftheprogramafterthat.” . I 3 I s 9 7 6 6 5 3 2 0 I I 0 2 3 3 4 6 7 9 WINS 7 5 4 4 4 3 1 0 LOSSES 0 2‘ 3 3 3 4 6 ■J>:' Delton Kellogg sophomore Tucker Tack returns a Parchment kick-off during the regular season finale at DKHS Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer 1 GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! CONFERENCE CONFERENCE If you see news WINS 5 4 3 2 1 0 LOSSES a I* SOirnnVESTERN XniLEnC CONFBIByCE VALin m ■ Schoolcraft Lawton Saugatuck Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg I I ‘1 0 I 4dj •x 8 7 6 4 3 2 L 1 2 3 5 6 1 hoppening, or if you just 0 1 2 3 4 5 free want us to know about Estin^a'®®, ♦ ♦ f I ..nd A V a • « • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation mtnacleod@inlhoniepaper.coni THE HASTINGS BANNER 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam ♦ ♦ f- f. I •i rk something going on VIEVIU^ Group t • > I > I > 1 �12 Th„,doy. Oclob., 31. 2024 .. _ . . Fastest Saxons and IVojans head to MIS 4 Brett Bremer p si * Sports Editor * r There were very diflercnl journeys to qualify for the 2024 Lower Penin­ sula Division 2 Cross Country Finals for Hastings senior Brandon Simmons and sophomore Caroline Randall. But they'll both gel to he there. Simmons upped his mileage this sum­ mer in an effort to qualify for the slate finals for the first lime. Randall had a summer with little running as she recov­ ered from an injury, but managed to start getting to work on earning a second state finals trip in two years a little after the school season began officially in August. They were on the same path Saturday as they traversed the course around South Christian High School for their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division I I J-'* c I 1 I Hl 'll V J 1 J B. * -a r r • h 4 4 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma makes his way along the first mile of the regional course at South Christian High School Saturday. Draaisma qualified for the MHSAA L.P Division 2 Cross Country Finals with a fifth-place finish at the D2 regional race. Photo by Brett Bremer I ••* 4 *•9 i • • • • • • • • • • , , , » « • r** f •4 I 7 r M .4 fl * -1*“ .■A X ;i*«' 'A •\ ■■4 i < I 1 4* •T I V 4 Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews takes off at the start of the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Regional at South Christian High School Saturday morning ahead of teammates Meghan-Jane Skidmore and Payton Cater Saturday. Crews qualified for the state finals for a fourth time in cross country with her third-place finish at the regional. 1 LI A Li *"1^*’ h • »< ■* II Hastings senior Brandon Simmons heads from the stands to accept his regional medal at South Christian High School Saturday. Simmons placed tenth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional to qualify for the state finals for the first time. Photo by Brett Bremer 2 Cross Country Regional. Randall placed fifth with a season-best time of 19 minutes 1.62 seconds. Simmons ran his fastest race ever to place tenth in the boys’ contest. He hit the finish line in 16:11.23 to earn at spot in the finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn for the first time. The Finals will be held at MIS Saturday, Nov. 2. That Saxon duo will be joined at MIS by the leaders from the Thomapple Kel­ logg boys’ and girls’ teams. TK senior Ava Crews qualified for the finals for a fourth time with her third-place time of 18:50.26 Saturday. Draaisma was fifth in the boys’ race in 16:56.53. The run at MIS this weekend will be the first for both boys, Simmons and Draaisma. This is Draaisma’s first varsity cross country season. Simmons bested his previous PR by about eight seconds and was closer to 80 seconds WHEN I WAS A CHILD Do unto others.. ,thy neighbors do love... Tis more blessed to give than to receive. Set your shoulder to plow and your eyes to the sky. Trust in God...be His love.,.and Believe. Do not judge. Do not hate. Do not blame. Tolerate.. For we all are guilty of sin. Welcome all, large and small, to the table you set, For God wants to call all men to Him. So here’s the deal. If lying, bullying, belittling, blaming, buddying up to dictators and not calling out the Klan white supremacists and conspiracy theorists for wrongdoing, if ignoring science, medical research, global warming, long held alliances and the rule of law is now acceptable, then the values I grew up with no longer exist. Or do they? Christine (Bessmer) Fitzgerald Paid for by Carol (Bessmer) Cook and Christine (Bessmer) Fitzgerald •••••••••••••••^^^ ' ”«-<*»rt<>tte®gnwiUom faster than he was on the same regional course at the end of his junior season. We got it. I am so excited. The race felt like a blur,” Simmons said. “It was crazy, I just kind of had this group of five I was sticking with the whole lime and we were just pushing each other back and forth.” “16:11,” he added with a smile. Sim­ mons said that time makes him the third fastest guy in the history of Hastings High School cross country. Most of the time you are fighting tlirough it. There is pain and stuff, but this one I felt loose. I felt like I was flying. I always like to get out fast, but sometimes I lose spots in the second and third mile because I get out too fast. I was going to get out fast and hold. When I got to the mile, I saw ±e group 1 was with and in my mind I was like ‘don’t let those guys get any farther ahead of you. So, I just stayed wi± them.” Despite it being just her fifth race of the season due to the late training start, Randall was close to 18 seconds faster than she was at regionals as a freshman. She went on to win a state medal last year with a 29th-place finish at MIS. I just wanted to qualify for state. I didn’t look at the rankings and stuff. I was like. I’m just going to try and qualify,” Randall said. “[The plan was] to probably go out a little harder than I normally do and then try to hammer the last two miles.” Randall thought she might be right on the edge ofqualifying forthe finals if she didn’t push a little harder early on in the race with what her times have been like so far this season. TK’s Crews, East Grand Rapids sophomore Adeline Armstrong and Gull Lake sophomore Lane Isom were a trio winding around the grounds of the South Christian Sports Park at the front of the girls' pack. Crews said she planned to try and put on a good kick at the end, but when Armstrong and Isom took off with about 1,000 meters to go she realized that her legs weren't going to allow her to go with them. 1 ♦X ■ ! » 'VW 4 ’ S ,1 > I ( 130 3 * I • , I'J •;■ 4 9 race ever for the Saxons were junior Berta Fabrega Vivas (71st in 23:34.99)^ sophomore Alexa DeCamps (80th in 24:32.03), junior Alexia Owen (85th in 26:45.50) and junior Lakaya Evans (92nd in 28:28.79). The Saxon seven also included sophomore Chloe Pirtle (80th) and senior Anika Bourassa (95th). ( « V \ jisll®. ,1 • # 4» • * iohansah ill 11. I? »as?’ii’‘’'^‘‘ .1 #**£2 Jis?*" s sr it UureJ?- i- « A—a 9* Lilian uSSS _ •ff Gat.tcrkritfBff iifli •• « Coat.' I aMfekiislm'tei- I t»Xl • s I L<'. ’ afchaiijiiiifliNA'fe k .41 I I l^i/aKfeshiiiffiie^&ii I t Ak f i w, I ■2^ WB paced by sedo: ■pro rto ft as fciflih iac. _ I!s \ikiiig im had it >i '*3iTi{Gi)(xieii»«io iEi!! ’ I ■ sli^WbieaRdr. 1 I r <• >». 11! Lj 1 J A All f I I K' > 7. ;« ’feaiiil»:2i T-’t J vv I '.•X; IWf V V J XOG ♦ •4 w« r *'‘>11*, ■ T I w; X HOl I i LS, «r ■ !!«' IB J 11 1 k, I t ' ^91 9 J I I w >. h .X '4 fcht ± % k •* I -«5 r • Li I ^7 V 1'* t/r-z. »1 4 t b f ( * .lj'\ a personal record time of 21:23.48 to place 43rd. The TK girl’s number five was sophomore Carmen Reynolds who was 48th in 21:38.97, The Hastings girls had a day filled with PR s too. Running their fastest & Bremer Cth Ill iia 0)W omore Peyton Hardy who was 35th in 20:56.30 and sophomore Meghan-Jane Skidmore who was 42nd in 21:13.78. TK sophomore Alaina McCrumb ran 1 Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall races towards a state qualifying finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional hosted by South Christian High School Saturday morning. Randall, a state medalist as a freshman, placed fifth at the regional to earn a return trip to the finals at Michigan International Speedway this Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo by Brett ' ^1.' Draaisma kind of had his sights set on a school-record run, but was really mostly focused on a state qualifying finish. He’s got the 2024 state finals yet tochase Ryan Hesselink’s school-record time 15:39.0 from the 1998 state finals. The top three teams and top 15 indi­ vidual finishers all qualified for the state finals at regionals across the state this weekend, and a minimum of the seven fastest runners not on the three state qualifying teams were assured of spots in the state finals too. Randall said she is really going to enjoy having Simmons competing at the finals with her this season. She was the only Saxon state qualifier a year ago. As a team, the TK girls were seventh and the boys ninth in a field of 13 teams at the South Christian regional. The Hastings boys were 12th and the girls 11 th on the day. Grand Rapids Christian took the boys’ title in a talented trio of teams at the top. The Eagles finished with 62 points ahead of East Grand Rapids 65 and Forest Hills Eastern 68. Plainwell was a distant fourth with 130 points. Forest Hills Eastern senior Henry Dixon set a new course record at South Christian while winning the boys’ re­ gional in 15:16.68. Simmons was one of three Hastings guys to improve their PR at the frosty, early-morning regional race. Freshman Parker Erb set his PR at 19:58.44 while placing 29th and freshman Caiden ShullFrey did it with a time of21:29.88 in an 88th-place finish. The Saxon boys’ team also had seniorMicah Johnson 37th with a time of 17:21.82, sophomore Caleb Kramer 85th in 21:08.53, freshman Tanner Krzysik 89th in 21:31.77 and junior Carter Krzysik 91st in 21:44.54. The TK team had senior Hunter Tietz 51 st overall in a personal record time of 18:12.52. The sophomore duo ofElijah Frazer and Grady Galaviz set PR’s too. Frazer placed 54th in 18:17.92 and Galaviz 61 st in 18:39.94. The TK team’s number five was freshman Garrett Holzhausen who was 66th in 18:59,80. Grand Rapids Christian had a little more of a cushion at the top of the girls’ standings. The Eagles won with 51 points ahead of East Grand Rapids 77 and South Christian 93. Forest Hills Eastern was the last team out of the top three with a total score of 102 points. EGR’s Armstrong nanowly won the sprint to the finish with Isom in the girls’ race, taking the individual title in 18:29.9 to Isom’s time of 18:29.35. The TK ladies’ top three all ran their fastest race of the season, Crews, soph­ I Iki i4 the ‘ J du*?’' It 111 « 1 . '^?s2 M), 44 r V'V’naJf'1V574. Photo by Brett Bremer 4i Whatever you are ‘for’, whatever you are ‘against’ in thic * monumentally important election, choose a leader who I in speech and behavior supports and models the values we once held dear. Choose a leader who will honor our heritage and be worthy of the office of President of the United States of America, our already great nation ( -* .w* ' *T Carol A. (Bessmer) Cook • r i • When I was a child I used to believe • We all walked through this life arm in arm. • My family looked out for the family next door, • And we lived out the words, ‘Do NO Harm’. • We knew what was right and we learned what was wrong, * • My folks’ message rings true to this day... * , “Be kind. Walk your talk. Say your prayers. Do your part. * • Be a light, not a thorn, on life’s way. • Those ‘good old days’ weren’t all so good I know now. • There were wrongs needing to be made right. -• Even ‘Christians’ promoted division and angst, • Though all prayed to the same God each night, • A vote was not given to all men and women. • The ‘crash’ made some folks mighty rich. • The Klan, the Self-Righteous, wreaked havoc and pain. • Integration didn’t prejudice fix. • Who do we deceive when we try to believe • That it’s ‘them’ and not ‘us’ who should change? • We have all played a part, have lost touch heart to heart, • When we rant and we rave and we blame. , We’ve been given the script and need but to live it • To get back on a positive track. • These words are quite clear, if we should choose to hear • More than words, they are reason to act. • • • • • • "'I ^1^ k ir • < T./jr PAID ADVERTISEMENT 1 I L V5 I 9 » «•! 9 w M I *> ** • * r < a II IJ I* i 1. ■A 1 =;* u *^•41 > * > » « •< *1 w" 4 T t s 4f’« 4 7 * J 4 is^ u •T I t » •n f . ■•; Ws: �»/ K 9 IT wwwHastingsBannercom 13 ------------------------Thursday, October 31, 2024 ~~— ------ — 1 „ , tl THE HASTINGS banner --------- — TK teams sweep XC titles at Charlton Park . Brett Bremer Sports Editor t L f I 4 —nr- *t / JI F'■ '■'■^1 iX X. ’ r« \ c* « < IV ■ife w J VI A t ' ' JB V * I 1 I z u # I v:*^' : A / s t « 5: ?.l $1 * w Sr* mV A J •» .V > V »*** 2 > 4* ‘4 •>_* A- » / % r^ MWj *•’*» \ It f* s. »L: V 'x c * > •J ii-: a .-**1 k A Li *« s i t i t. J®-'' ** • .f* / ▼ t * \ T *>< i> f r X. V- A ' 5 ft *"X ' 'M: V V • r^- •i : - *♦ » « > & »s •> •w .* * »•. •" ■4^'* -'J * I 4 9' TiV v’ \ % <1 . 4 '! I ‘I I, 4 Five individual state qualifiers ran their last race before heading to Michi ‘ igan International Speedway for the I t * MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Counc» I t 16). 1 ; try Finals on Monday afternoon at the r 'A Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings '<1? at Charlton Park. I That group included three seniors; iw' , Jacob Draaisma and Ava Crews from T A MH Thomapple Kellogg who won individ­ SB Mr ual county championships and helped J <■ 'I^ \’ Qi K their Trojan teams to titles too, and f > Site Hastings' Brandon Simmons who was 'W ^isS the runner-up to Draaisma on the day. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' cross country team celebrates another : For 17 other seniors, it was their final championship at the Barry County Championships hosted by Hastings High - varsity cross country race and Hastings School at Charlton Park Monday. TK had nine girls finish among the top 14 A athletic director Mike Mohn and the finishers in the race, including senior individual county champion Ava Crews vr±*!. > local varsity coaches took time to honor ft 4 < who won in 19 minutes 15.0 seconds. Photo by Brett Bremer •k 2 X ter those seniors as the sun began setting be­ ? c^ ' hind the historic Charlton Park village. <S3 'tiiisr 23:39.5) and Hastings junior Berta FabBrock Hickerson was Crews is now a three-time Barry ^fs rega Vivas {14th, 24:09.6). The Maple 0th in 21 ;24.2 and junior Deegan Cas­ Delton Kellogg senior Brock County individual champion, and a four­ Valley team was led by senior Isabel taneda placed 34th in 24:05.4. Hickerson makes his way through time state qualifier. She won Monday’s Emerick who was 19th overall with a Maple Valley’s top five also included the historic village at Charlton Park race in 19 minutes 15.0 seconds. The time of 25:34.6. sophomore Quincy Page 21 st in 21:27.2, during the first mile of the Barry only girl to ever beat her in a Barry Coun­ The Thomapple Kellogg girls have senior Doug Smalley 23rd in 21:32.8, County Championships Monday. ty race, Hastings sophomore Caroline sophomore Cameron Murray 27th in won the Barry County Championship Photo by Brett Bremer Randall who is a two-time state qualifier 22:54.8 and senior Jeremiah Penny 28th for as long as anyone can remember. herself, was the day’s runner-up with a The TK boys’ victory Monday snapped in 22:57.4. i time of 19:44.1 The top five for the Hastings girls a three-year winning streak by the The Thomapple Kellogg girls’ team 30(1 n u b -■ included four sophomores. Randall was Hastings boys. TK last won the county put nine girls among the 14 All-Barry at the front of that group. Chloe Pirtle meet in 2020. County honorees including first-teamers The TK team had six of the top 14 was 17th in 24:34.8, Alexa DeCamp - Crews, Peyton Hardy (third, 21:42.8), 20th in 25:43.5 and Lilianna Enyart finishers in the boys’ race. Draaisma Madison Kietzman (fourth, 21:58.5), 22nd in 26:40.3. had a winning time of 17:06.2. Senior : Meghan-Jane Skidmore (sixth, 22:35.5) The third-place DK girls had junior Hunter Tietz was TK’s number two with ■ and Alaina McCrumb(seventh, 22:37.4), EI 1 i Timmerman 18th in 25:26.5, senior a sixth-place time of 18:39.1. The Trojan • and second-teamers Carmen Reynolds Johannah Houtkooper 21st in 25:44.8 team had sophomores Grady Galaviz V - (eighth, 23:02.4), Amya Gater (ninth, and sophomore Makayla Lutz 24th in eighth in 19:14.8 and Elijah Frazer ninth > -23:31.5), Hailey Lee (tenth, 23:28.0) 26:55.5. in 19:20.4 and senior Case Dykhouse : and Avery Hagemann (13th, 23:51.2). Lakewood’s top five didn’t include a 13th in 20:03.0 and junior Noah Donker ' The TK team finished the day with 21 senior. Sophomore Elizabe± Stoneman 14th in 20:05.7. Wi three s* ' points followed by Hastings 59, Delton was 29thoverall in 29:45.6,junior Marci The Trojans won with 37 points ahead Kellogg 63, Lakewood 99 and Maple Nurenberg 30th in 30:24.3, sophomore of Hastings 58, Lakewood 67, Delton Valley NTS. Laurelye Carter 32nd in 32:05.4 and Kellogg 77 and Maple Valley 110. Randall and the top five Trojans going [0 sophomoreJaydaMiller35thin32:40.9. te Saxon senior Micah Johnson was were joined in earning all-county first ^'onipeiin^ J The Maple Valley team had three third in his final race. He hit the finish in? "^^'^'liate ' team honors by Delton Kellogg senior ^SlKH-as seniors with Emerick leading the way. line in 17:54.4. -Kylie Main who was fifth overall with A Her freshman sister Lydia Emerick was Lakewood and Delton Kellogg both a time of 22:09.9. The rest of the top the team’s number two placing 28th in had three guys among the top 14 in­ Hastings senior Micah Johnson nears .14 also included Delton Kellogg senior 29:32.9. The Lions had senior Brianna cluding DK sophomore Landon Madden the finish line at the end of the Barry Jillian Leclercq (11th, 23:29.8), LakeGurd 36th in 34:56.6 and senior Arial who threw out an impressive PR at his County Championships Monday at -wood freshman Raelin Schrock (12th, Coleman 37th in 36:43.0. team’s MHS AA L.P. Division 3 Region­ Charlton Park. Photo by Brett Bremer, al in Allendale to qualify for the state finals in his first varsity cross country Mmtaientaliiioofteiiaaiiig))^ season. Madden led the DK team Mon­ “I MW for stale. I IkEaelOifsIiS’fmiEai OUR COMPANY IS GROWING 1 day with a fifth-place time of 18:31.3 FT ii'tW I ills and stuff. and the Panthers had junior Nick Muday of East U Rapids fiS laJ V DON ’ T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY :-2Si 11th in 19:35.7 and freshman Jace Hilton J tn-and UtottB'ebaf I 12th in 19:57-9. ;2r.'aiisii-1plaiiKl fmli«» Bj* Lakewood was paced by senior r7:^5C8lsWertlHDl to fi to aiiof Hiaj .21Riley Johnson who was fourth over ­ * i'fisositofftbe DixaisftafffcoiifserfamiilSai • i. Sr all in 18:10.2. The Viking team had 140 itrs ► sophomore Bryce Goodemoot seventh '^sSsiK^^t’^nsfilon gi{fflfiDlJ;B. (18:59.7) and sophomore Kaden Rohr5^;X^efebsifsJie SiiiiiM Bsoof o^ilifE^ Histia bacher tenth (19:25.2). Maple Valley sophomore Tyler Curtis ^■mrfrace.Ff^ led his Lion team and was just 3.5 sec ­ > :• 5’ T' onds behind the last of the all-county V Rapiii ' honorees in 15th place. He hit the finish 4 I line in 20:09.2. iThe rest of the top five for the Saxon boys’ team included freshman Parker »M r* rfiKIfi soph*® Erb 16th in 20:35.9, sophomore Caleb in2ltf'^ Kramer 18th in 21:14.8 and freshman Tanner Krzysik 19th in 21:17.2, F* ■ Jajllhefflil’' riMjfc!® ’Delton Kellogg senior Jillian Leclercq Behind the three medalists for Lake­ »b T races a few steps ahead of Lakewood ............. ............ ..................... ...... ... wood, senior Hudson Goethals was 22nd , freshman Raelin Schrock Monday at ic so she KaW in 21:30.6 and freshman Gibson Yeiter y ■ alto«ki ils««^®2toofai ’ ‘ 4 Charlton Park during the Barry County < 24th in 21:37.4. c,^tO i ■ " Championships. Photo by Brett Bremer Behind the three medalists for Delton \ I I I II T n » < ^: ijf » '< Dm' t’fS M i' . * ”»S V A v-^ H > -C • fP r ‘iS «?fiS55 < 9 1 L: r> Pf A - -feist,. A «. Sij^ « * ><v; > ■' r^ I •*> *» ( 4 A- . t b * 4 ’ • M J [/) I i' r. i* 111. J. I < t <, <. 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Thursday, October 31, 2024 DK/Hastings girls outswim Bearcats in final dual Both teams have their re­ spective conference meets up next. The Bearcats are playing host to the South­ western Michigan Athletic Conference Championship Nov. 8-9 in their newly refur­ bished pool at Battle Creek Central High School, a pool they’re now looking forward to using to host a dual with the DK/HHS girls some day. The DK/HHS team will be a part of the Southwest­ ern and Central Conference Championship at Otsego High School Nov. 8-9. ■mgr Brett Bremer St • Mt' ww r * Jr W Sports Editor I Both teams had Iwo girls win two individual events. Both teams won four individual races in the pool. The big difference when compared to the Bearcats was a little bit more depth for the Delton Kellogg/Hast­ ings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team Tuesday in the final dual meet of the season at the Community I Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. The DK/Hastings girls took a 8065 win over the B.C. Central co-op which also includes Pennfield and St. Philip student-athletes. The host team set 14 new person­ al records and had freshmen Lilly Randall and Aubrey Yarger win two . individual events each. Randall took the 200-yard individual medley in 2 minutes 43.94 seconds and the 100yard freestyle in 1:03.59. Yarger won the lOO-yard backstroke in 1:24.65 and had the day’s top diving score of 238.10. Sophomore Petra Foster added a winning time of 6:45.72 in the 400yard freestyle. The DK/Hastings team look wins in the first two relays of the day and had a top time in an exhibition run of the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of the night. Randall, senior Esther Sourina, freshman Annabelle Kuck and Yarger won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:19.44. The DK/HHS team of senior Amelia Price, Kuck, senior Naomi Grummet and Foster won the J 1 * rA •0«* :i«F >■ 4^ s t F f » .w • « Ml h • ■? ' I I 1 r . r ■ » •F -4 * 4' «.*w I ’4f. DK/Hastings senior Naomi Grummet races through the water during her leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay on the winning foursome Tuesday during her team’s dual with visiting Battle Creek Central. Photo by Brett Bremer 1 200’yard freestyle relay in 2:16.07. Senior Camille Rojas put on a fierce charge to get her Bearcat team the firstplace points in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of the night chasing after DK/HHS freshman Kaylee Roe. Rojas teamed with senior Ruby Riley, senior Gina Soto and junior Tatianna Johnson for that win in 5:54.37. Rojas won the 50-yard freestyle in 27.71 and the lOO-yard breaststroke in 1:22.94. Battle Creek Central freshman Bryn Hall won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:12.90 and the lOO-yard butterfly in 1:09.21. Foster cut good time off her personal best chasing Hall for the run­ ner-up points in the 200-yard freestyle. Kuck was second to Rojas in the 50-yard freestyle and Hall in the 100yard butterfly. r 1 i. .J •r- « ' «* f XV . 4 <4 •x A * -i *4 •y A r «u. 1 I <X i. Delton Kellogg/Hastings senior Esther Sourina swims to a time of 1 minute 42.52 seconds in an exhibition performance in the 100-yard breaststroke. It was the second best time of the night in the race Tuesday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer Huge PR gets Madden in D3 Cross Country Finals 1 I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The fifth-place guy beat his previous best time by 18.6 seconds. The sixth-place guy was 5.8 seconds faster than he’d ever been before. The guy in seventh had his fastest time of the season by 7.1 seconds. The guy in eighth was 20.9 seconds faster than he’d ever run a varsity 5K before. Those are all great cuts, and varsity cross country runners plan to peak at regional time. But nobody in the top ten there in Allendale for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3‘Cross Country Regional cut time like DeJton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden did Saturday. Madden qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals by placing ninth with a personal record time of 17 minutes 1.57 seconds at the regional in Allendale. He was 34.5 seconds faster than he’d ever been before. The state finals will be held Satur­ day, Nov. 2, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Division 3 boys’ race at the lower peninsula finals is scheduled to take off at 10:10 a.m. “It’s pretty crazy,” Delton Kellogg head Coach Dale Grimes said. Madden had only finished one race in less than 17 minutes this fall, his first season as a part of the Panther high school cross country program. That sub-18 run came earlier this month at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship at the 131 Motorsports Park. He turned in a time of 17:36.1 there in Martin to earn all-conference honors. “I the light kind of went off then that, okay I can run with some of these guys towards the front of tlie pack. He is good about practicing hard, and I watched him in track and I know that he has speed. And the kid has what seems like endless energy, and ifyou ask any ofhis teachers he will tell you the same thing,” Grimes said with a smile. “He finally got every­ thing clicking together. He did forget his uniform the morning of regionals, but we remedied that.” The DK coach said he knew that Mad­ den .was capable- of making it into the low 17 s or high 16’s some day - maybe on a perfect day at the slate finals. That day came sooner though. The top three team^and to 15 indi­ viduals at regionals across the state last Weekend qualified for the finals, with a minimum of the seven fastest runners not on those three state qualifying teams guaranteed a spot in the finals too. Of the guys who finished fifth through 15th, the pack Madden finished in, nine of them ran personal record times. He had to set a PR to get to the state finals. Montague junior Noah Raeth was the • f i ■ * > f ..I t I V 1 f* k: I r, I r > 2 4 FST- Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden is all smiles after running a personal record time of 17 minutes 1.6 seconds to place ninth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Regional in Allendale Saturday, The finish earned him a spot in the Nov. 2 MHSAA L.P. D3 Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Photo provided e last of±e individual state qualifiers from the race. He was 16th with a time of 17:11.93. Madden would have been 25th had he only matched his previous PR, Starting out the season he was con* sistently number two, number three a couple times [for the team]. He wasn’t getting any medals and wasn’t running with those guys up front. He got a taste of it, and figured out yeah, 1 can do this,” Grime said. The DK coach added that Madden was clearly “locked in” Saturday He saw him running through the Panthers’ wam-up routine about a half an hour earlier than normal. Madden stuck with ±e guys near the front of the pack from the get-go at regionals. off and established himselfright up there, and he moved up as the race went on,” Grimes S' H good about S' ability to find a pace, especially towards the end of the nn'AMh and move up at the end and finish 5.. .p™, top of the standings. Black River just beat out Wyoming Potter’s House which finished with 88 points in fourth place. Montague was fifth with 103 points ahead of Kent City 215, Saranac 235, Olivet 244, NorthPointe Christian 258, Newaygo 258, Delton Kellogg 264, Parchment 274, Calvin Christian 326 and Ravenna 355. DK head coach Dale Grimes said his guys were happy to beat out SAC foe Parchment for the first time this season at the regional. The four fastest Delton Kellogg guys all had their fastest race of the season. Junior Nick Muday was 37th overall in 18:07.13 with a new PR. “I kept telling him, you can run in the 17’s, and he was just seven seconds off of it at least,” Grimes said. “He has been workinghis butt off, and adding mileage as the season has gone on, on his own. It has been fun to see him develop. Freshman Jace Hilton set his PR at 19:26.30 to place 71st, finishing in the 19’s for the first time. DK senior Brock Hickerson had a season-best time of 19:12.68 that put him 62nd overall. The Panthers’ number five for the day was junior Deegan Castaneda who placed 92nd in 23:07.02. The leader for the DK girls also ran her fastest race ever. Senior Kylie Main turned in a time of21:08.43 to place 20th at her final regional. She was about halfa minute behind the last of the 15 regional state medalists. A Muskegon 277, Montague 299, Delton Kellogg 301 and Ravenna 350. Senior Jillian Leclercq was the DK girls’ team’s number two Saturday with a 57th-place time of23:59,36. Junior Elli Timmerman ran a season-best time of 24:17.60 to place 62nd overall for DK. The Panther team also had sophomore Makayla Lutz 81st in 26:27.21 and senior Lucy Lester 92nd in 39:54.20. * Western Michigan Christian senior Grace VanderKooi was the individual champ on the girls’ side in the D3 race in Allendale. She hit the finish line in 18:08.23. Kent City senior Lila Volkers was the runner-up in 18:15.17. The top four runners in the girls’ race all finished in less than 19 minutes, with a gap of nearly a minute between the fourth- and fifth-place finishers. Western Michigan Christian also had the individual champ on the boys’ side with senior Matthias Morse racing to a time of 16:02.79. Covenant Christian senior Levi Kamps was the runner-up in 16:15.23. The top seven guys all finished in less than 17 minutes. A we- Are' ♦ ’ll HiriM • ~T r - I LIVE UNITED a 7 COMMUNITY IMPACT / United Way® r I I I r' J Barry County United Way ar ,4’ ♦ <I & Volunteer Center Under the direction of the Executive Director, we are seeking a PART-TIME Community Impact Specialist Specialist will assess the needs of individuals and families and work to connect them with the appropriate community This is a PART TIME position. Resumes will be accepted until the anybody, good luck. Covenant Christia 'von the boys’ regional title with 63 points followed by Muskegon Western Mich „ TT 72 and Holland Black 5 ‘atK Kiver 84 at the Western Michigan Christian won the girls’ title with 68 points followed by Covenant Christian 96 and Calvin Chris­ tian 112 in the top three. NorthPointe Christian was fourth with 139 points ahead of Saranac 154, Wyoming Potter’s House 177, Newaygo 190, Black River 191, Kent City 199, Olivet 210, NortA" position Is filled. IS resources to achieve well-being and success. 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Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058 I f I J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-11-07.pdf 9cd838b34660f59810de380c509a9ef3 PDF Text Text 7 AX -S’ EI P r •? < d fl 1^- t k *1 S, TODAY'S INSIDE EDITION SAXONS gets first POSTSEASON WIN IN FIVE SEASONS y LAKEWDOD i STUDENTS SET TO PERFORM MADDEN HAS FASTEST MIS RACE EVER BY A PANTHER PAGE 11 PAGE 12 PAGE 4 Hastings Public Library' 227 E State Street HastingSD^Vc^9% THE H«TINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 28 www.HastingsBanner.com -^*T THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, November 7, 2024 .* State reps from Barry County re-elected; Republicans take majority of the House Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer ' Angela Rigas and Rachelle quickly. competition came from within her own Smit — all freshmen state reps But that appears to be changparty during a crowded Republican pri­ whose districts include a part rl ingasRepublicansbegintopull mary, where she defeated Ben Geiger, g. f of Barry County — were easily M back some of that power at the *«* Christine Barnes and write-in candidate re-elected to their posts. T state level while enjoying a Jon Rocha to earn the nomination and On top of their success­ . dominating night at the federal go on to defeat Leah Groves of Lowell, ful re-election bids, results 1 level. who participated in minimal that were still developing on Angela Johnsen, a Republi­ campaigning for the seat. Wednesday morning pointed to Rigas can from Lake Odes­ Johnsen, who faced off with the fact that Republicans would sa, will continue to Rocha again this year in a Re ­ i t. -A cl win over the majority in the State House represent District 78, which publican primary (Rocha since of Representatives. Previously, Dem­ includes the City of Hastings in has thrown his support behind I.. ocrats had held a majority in the State addition to areas such as Nash­ Johnsen), faced a more formi­ Senate, State House and the governor’s ville, Clarksville, Portland, dable Democrat in Vermont­ office, allowing them to advance their Lowell, Saranac and Ionia. Rachelle ville’s Christine Terpening, agenda over ±e last two years — and In 2022, Johnsen’s stiffest Smit See BARRY on 3 For the next two years, Barry County will be represented by the same trio of women that it voted into the State House of Representatives in 2022. This time, though, it appears as if they will be part of the majority party, thus, wielding a bit more power. In Tuesday’s General Election, State Representa­ tives Gina Johnsen, 1 r t . > .*r << J Gina . Johnsen A Delton icon destroyed r ■■ % ■ *1 V I 1—- jv .* ;i ■Fire rips through Smith & Doster, no injuries reported •e ■ •,S .X5. IJ p.4 I * r t - J■t’ t street from Smith & Doster, woke up to an eyeful. “The flames were shooting up over the building around 7:30 this morning. It’s heartbreaking because this an icon of Delton,” Dobbs said on Monday. “This is a family of families with grandparents that started this busi­ ness over 100 years ago. It’s a staple in 11 ±e community. (1 It was sad to see it go down,” Dobbs said. “All the people in the store (Family Fare) came out. Students at nearby Delton Kellogg schools were sent home as a result of the blaze. DK Superintendent Jeremy Wright described seeing the fire upon his arrival to work. “I was sitting in my car and saw a guy taking pictures. I poked my head around, and it was pretty bad when I saw it,” said Wright. He wasted no time before calling emergency services and the school board. “We started hearing explosions and took the kids to the middle school. We decided to send kids I ■> 6 Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer 1 >MITM a •»» % DO8Tc„ - *• SAlMASMVtCa tiNCt ae9-«C3^5iii un A well-known staple in the Delton community. Smith & Doster, leaves behind a gaping hole in the streetscape after a fire ripped through the building Monday morning where it once sat at 114 N. Grove St. The car dealership and auto repair business was one of the first Ford dealerships in the United States. The building, now razed, was one of Delton’s oldest. No injuries were reported from the fire. Residents told The Hastings Banner firefighters arrived on the scene quick­ ly. Debra Dobbs, who lives across the I Wf * 1.. ■f r I < r :< i r J "K. * ^<1 x * V. 1 J v L* T •» . !*• I fwr I 5^. ) * flMI k 1*^ 4 i 1 9 tty f --------- A blaze ripped through Delton's Smith & Doster on Monday, razing the over 100-year-old building. Photos provided f See ICON on 2 z Irving Township Clerk’s emergency order for hand-counting ballots denied • k* Molly Macleod Editor Irving Township Clerk Sharon Olson, along with Irving Township Deputy Clerk Shelly Lake, filed an emergency injunction order on Friday, Nov. 1, attempting to receive a judge’s permission to hand-count ballots fol­ lowing Tuesday’s presidential elec­ tion. The order was denied; however, the clerk has refiled the case. As of Tuesday, it sits in the Michigan Court of Claims. Had the injunction been grant­ ed, votes cast in Irving Township would have been counted by hand in addition to machine-counting on Tuesday. Hand counts are illegal under Michigan state law. The Barry County Clerk’s Office ■Willi • Z t 4 I I110 I fl 110 r B confirmed to The Banner on Tuesday that no hand-counting would take place in Irving Township following Tuesday’s election. Olson was serving as Irving Township Clerk three years ago when state investigators seized a voting tabulator from the township hall. Authorities deemed it had been tested and tampered with, accusing Sheriff Dar Leaf of coaxing her to hand the equipment over to a group that was conducting its own voter fraud inves­ tigation. Charges were filed against parties in that case and are still pending. Olson and Leaf were not charged, but Leafs attorney, Stefanie Lambert, who also See IRVING on 3 • I » * ( < £ Q .a* J s“f s «■» y <■» s. * * uj 55 * FORMER BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF CANDIDATE’S HEARING ADJOURNED PAGE 2 t. II « nrw. n b. Lr k LV 1 * It*,.-.' - *1 4 fid Two Barry County Sheriff's Office deputies are seen walking toward the Irving I Township Hall on Tuesday's Election Day. Irving Township Clerk Sharon Olson said the deputies were there to monitor traffic and parking concerns. Photos by Brett Bremer Spend it here. Keep it here ■ ' T* - 4 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 SHOP LOCAL ♦ I* r.« 4 t I »« « 11 I I «««^ s 1^ u 1 ”12 i INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I r I LO31O'*P^2« , \\ (1 12' •NX I I THE HASTINGS BANNER •_ 1:0 4 / V. 5 4 4 4 « 1 t- a>^E �/ I ss> <s 3. J i - :i > ! P s 1 I 1 » i I I r 4 2 Thursday, November 7, 2024 Greg Chandler s.n * I, A preliminary hearing for for­ mer Barry County Sheriff candidate Richelle Spencer has been adjourned for three weeks. Spencer’s attorney, Norman Miller, told a Kent County court Wednesday morning that Spencer is undergoing treatment at a Kalamazoo hospital, and asked that the hearing be adjourned. Sixty-third District Judge Jeffrey O’Hara agreed to postpone the hearing. Spencer, 44, of Lake Odessa, is charged with one count of aggravat­ ed stalking against a fellow sheriff’s office employee. She finished second to incumbent Sheriff Dar Leaf in the Republican primary election for that office in early August. If convicted of the aggravated stalking charge, Spencer faces up to five years in prison and/or be fined up to $10,000. I Teunessen retains seat on county board Former Bari^y County Sheriff candidate’s hearing adjourned Staff Writer Ji www.Hasting5Banner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER .fc ’ If f f /< * To 1.^ J A t Molly Macleod 1 Editor Bob Teunessen won another two years on the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners this week representing the county’s first district. Tuenessen, an in­ cumbent Republican, beat out challenger Democrat Scott Savage. District 1 contains Hastings Charter Township and slivers of Rutland Charter Township and Carlton Township. The district does not contain the City of Hast­ ings, which is represented by District 8’s David Hatfield. Teunessen won by a comfortable margin on Tuesday. He gained 3,303 votes com­ pared to Savage’s 1,273 votes. Tuenessen ended up with 72.18 percent of the vote. Tuenessen is the owner of Bob Tue­ nessen Drywall Company. He was first elected to the board in 2022. M- «' A i I z a A I 9 •J fl M** V *t I _J M 'I I 1 ♦ 1 1 I ■1; - k. Richelie Spencer (right) at a forum hosted for Barry County Sheriff candidates earlier this year. File photo J 4* »*• T >* iS E3 t: f I ( 4 I I >r (• t I 4 4 I I J f ii 1=''- A . ih« 4 • lH* Annual gravel road cycling race opens registration this weekend to be f’ • 5?* J Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer > s* f J ------ 4,.^ *< ( k ■ ♦ CT Ib.? t V I. Local cyclists will have the opportunity to enterone of ±e nation’s largest gravel road races but the window .A 4I of time to do so is extremely limited. ■: ft I Registration for the annual Barry-Roubaix opens up al • ^aea; 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Bany-Roubaix attracts thousands \UI t. M* of cyclists to Barry County, where they tackle the many c miles of dirt and gravel roads throughout the county. The >1 1 race starts and finishes in downtown Hastings, which comes to a standstill on race day. ! ,. , 1 <1 This year’s event is slated for April 12,2025. « •4While organizers continue to slowly expand the field ■ -.-4»r year by year - a field that consisted of over 5,000 cy..'Ii 305.1 clists last year - due to the event’s popularity, it’s still Ji U extremely tough to reserve a spot. y-’-r. ‘ Event co-organizer Matt Acker said last year, the event sold out in under 36 hours. ll L’.“WeTe expecting high demand again,” Acker told the at: Banner through a text message on the eve of registration. . -1 -f, Registration for the event can be made online at Barry-Roubaix.com. The first 1,000 cyclists to register will •<' receive $10 off of their registration fee. Tir^ r» And, in an effort to promote youth in cycling, the Barry-Roubaix is allowing participants ages 18 and s' ?: under to run in the 18- and 36-miIe races for free. The Barry-Roubaix also features 62- and 100-mile races. ■ Registration for the annual Barry-|Poubaix opens up at 9 a.m. on Saturday. File photo . 74’’^ 4r *5; *‘t r ■( t k) b «L> k ff *T« i 1$ r* fJ3C^ X* a 7 ••4 . - U’V sit** r» fcsu!B.'rc». *4 z V i . I I ft » t ’ • «• e: i 4 *1^ . A I ed atai^ ■ Tev»"^ r-. 1 - ■ I jk J I I *• r 9 t r* I rr ,5 Frxii)’ i klJ’ 1 IS*’ t I fl > diejo^ «* « _/ p 5^ ill S »r,. < -M* y, BT’t^ . * • «*r* I- 1 ■erfwr 1 *♦ t ■ G II I to MS I •cim 5 '-w "*r > I 4 t ilfS’ «* 4 1. «k IW-’*.' - s *r V. A »r -r' V ♦. ajiasStfafflii!i®' i. .•?- .* - - <* *s-f « £' I * V aaiiDwilB'® J .Z Im 2/ *-• 1> < y »r .■a?: S; •* *• t .•*** .V «* az T I ( d UU|A*44A| Boliday Adoption Program Beifdns Barry County Cares is ready to launch its annual holiday adoption program. Sign-up is October 7-November 27, 2024. Contact the locations below that correspond with your address: ) 1 I Nashville area-Nashville Clerk’s Office M-Fri. 9 am-5 pm 517-852-9544. Freeport area-Freeport District Library M/Thu I pm-8 pm, W/Fri. 9 am- 5 pm, Sat/9 am-11 am 616-7655181. All other Barry County addressescontact Barry County Cares at 269-948-9555. employees. The Barry County Sheriffs Office will continue to collaborate and “We gotta let Texas do their thing, let assist the Texas Attorney General with its them do whatever investigation they feel ongoing investigation,” the release said. is necessary,” Leaf told The Banner. The Banner asked Leaf what more The Texas Attorney General’s Office information he could share on the Texas ft Fabrics (excludes sale items) Sale ends November 30th Tray for our ‘j/ation QUESTIONS: ASK US... w ■w ■? /•, -^:s 2ie E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm ' w feisKaagcfiDact J Awiint i had not yet responded to a request for lJ AG’s office’s investigation. Leaf said he Apress release issued by Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf last week asserted the sheriffs office is assisting with a Texas Attorney General’s Office investigation into election-related crimes. “It is the practice of ±e Barry County Sheriffs Office to refer evidence and re­ quest investigations from law enforcement in other jurisdictions as appropriate,” read last week’s release, posted to social media. According to Leaf, the sheriffs office made referrals for criminal investigation by the Texas AG during BCSO’s own, four-year investigation into election interference. The Texas Attorney General has opened a criminal investigations (sic) re­ lated to Dominion Voting Systems, Elec­ tions Systems & Software (ES&S), Hart InterCivic, and SolarWinds including specific subcontractos (sic), agents and ’N * comment by press time on Wednesday. A i JS**’’**' Annual November Sale ?* w has been asked to not say much, for now. Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station ^>3at ^®®®5Ea naa^ T1 Mi««g i’J* ‘V; * wi Ria I or 1 < > . i >« r: e «Mfe% «< •w nBl * CfSx,' r > *x " ‘-'r, Ir. * : ■ •(’ • ’ A view of the smoke plume left by Monday's fire at Smith & Doster in Delton. ICON t ’ Hj3» Editor Delton area-Delton District Library M/W/F 9 am-5 pm, Tues/Thu 9 am-6 pm, Sat/9 am-I pm 269-623^040. * ■fc I Molly Macleod Hastings and Middleville-Barry County Cares Monday-Friday 9 am-l pm; 269-948-9555. Those who wish to adopt households can contact the Barry sHirry County i^uuniy Cares Lares phone Sheriff says BCSO assisting Texas Attorney General in election crime investigation I< •aTM Street to assist the Delton Fire Department in controlling the firv on Monday. The Hickory Comers and Orangeville Fire departments Continued from Page 1 fi-om all three of ±e schools home.” The buildings were evacuated by 9:30 a.m. Residents on Walled Lake woke up to the sight of emergency vehicles at the far shoreline. Fire crews drew from ±e lake to help combat the fire. The over 100-year-old business was a staple in Delton. Also lost in ±e fire was a one-of-a-kind 1931 Ford Model A, along with several other classic cars. Local fire departments lined Grove •{ '* T lit were spotted on the scene, and others were assisting. The Bany Township and Prairieville Police Departments, plus Michigan Department of Transportation representatives, assisted residents and firefighters. It is unclear what caused the fire. The incident is still under investigation For more on the fire at Smith & of The Reminder. V ’o'!! I I 4 9^ i - I » i n » L s„ u It e. >• I 1 fs w..., * t A Ml weekend’s edition s* s Ml s '■4'1 X, J?!' the ’'**< t V. 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VM 3 t z I f I I M a'* >) ► A-If- 'r' . z- J ,r Y » , F ** «* Voters approve sinking fund •■enewal for Hastings schools . «> ♦ * > F II I ' 7 r ' I- V ■7 S' 7 ( t. . f I 9 6(z TU ’ I IRl Zz L - I or the second straight year, district voters have agreed to provide crucial ^oing for the Hastings Area School System. After passing a $17 million bond proposal in August of 2023, district eadership had one more important Pnancial task in front of it this fall: 10 have local residents greenlight the *L . * » \ L <4 :i r I -f *5 tt J • k I ■t’ ji % >r It 1 ' * 5 4 ’to : I I fhk? 7 i fh I 1 - * ** I* iL (1 !• >T ••s w. i K - I I ’I ••Pl If. * i f 14? * I I r I I - r- -4 t ■' sKSO I. •> ’ < .•4ir Irving Townships clerk and deputy clerk filed an emergency injunction order on Friday asking a judge for permission to hand-count ballots following Tuesday's election. The injunction was denied. Continued from Page 1 I 1. 1 < IRVING , A »' filed the motion on behalf of Lake and Olson on Friday, was. Olson and Lake’s injunction would have also denied Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with Michigan Director of Elections Jonathan Brater, from “accessing, allowing access, modifying, or allow­ ing modification, altering, or allowing alteration, manipulating, or allowing manipulation, by any means” to vot­ ing machines used in Irving township “before, during and after” the Nov. 5 election. Olson and Lake cited “issues” discovered with Dominion voting machines late last month in the filing. In a press release issued Oct. 25, the Michigan Secretary of State’s office explained the Michigan Bureau of Elections had discovered a program­ ming issue with Dominion Voter Assist Terminals (VATs). VATs assist voters with disabilities in marking ballots. The programming issue discovered affected voters using the straight-par­ ty ticket option. Normally, Michigan voters using VATs can select the straight-party ticket option but override that option with individual split-ticket votes. “If a voter using the Dominion VAT votes straight party but then splits their ticket, the voter will receive an error message. The voter will need to go back and de-select their straight-party selection and vote for candidates in the races individually or vote straight party without splitting their ticket. As is always the case, the VAT will allow voters to review their selections before printing the ballot,” read the release. Irving Township’s clerk and deputy clerk assert in their motion that this programming issue with the Dominion VAT machines undermines the validity of the vote count. There is typically only one VAT machine located in each polling place. “This Complaint and Ex Parte Motion is an EMERGENCY, as the November 5, 2024, election is to occur in 3 business days, and the ‘nation­ wide’ issue with the Dominion voting machines was only discovered on or about the 25th of October. This was and is too late for the voting machines > r Wtfffw —■' ■ zQjje 10 ioSataaie and sinking fund millage, which is earmarked for repairs and irnprovements to school facilities. Voters did exactly that during Tuesday’s general election, which saw massive voter turnout across the county. In the 17 precincts of Barry County that make up the HASS dis­ trict, the renewal of the sinking fund millage passed with 6,335 yes votes to 4,460 no votes. The authorized millage rate is 0.9481 mill and is estimated to gen­ erate around $750,000 in 2025. The 10-year renewal, which did not come with a tax hike, now means that general funds, bond funds and sinking funds are firmly in place for the district. to be fixed, and in any event the existence of the flaw in the voting machines creates a situation in which they are NOT RELIABLE, because their official certification of validity has been voided out and can no longer be used to verify or certify election results,” read the motion filed on Friday. Because a judge denied the emergen­ cy order on Tuesday, votes were count­ ed normally, by machine, in Irving Township. Barry County SherifTs deputies were seen throughout the day at the Irving Township Hall, monitoring the scene as voting took place throughout the day. Olson told The Banner via a repre­ sentative that she didn’t have time to discuss the injunction during Election ■« tfl n —w , > mi ry\ Lfierekaiesajii iiiiM/Laftoidlkbiet ; 2T iid Leal'«ia more lleTeE.tainCeiHjI < ’sOfi; I..ddshareOTfew hajDO(yflff^ioara|uesi •rsizatwiLliafsaidhe c iteiiKfflWeWi J 4 CffW n *s h<tf /f4 T. (.r '<fc<' & ■ ic; sir • (332 M *' 1 01^ ri 4 I I 9 BARRY Continued from Page 1 who is an advocate for rural LGBT()+ youth. Terpening is executive director of the non-profit organization I’ll Be Your Rock, which also organizes the annual Vermontville Youth Pride festival. Terpening was more active on the campaign trail but Johnsen was still able to maintain a comfortable 8,259 votes to 3,711 advantage in Barry County. Results were not available immediately Wednesday morning from Ionia County but Johnsen also enjoyed a 5,618 to 2,981 advantage in Kent County. Rigas, a Republican from Alto who is also a Hastings native, maintains her seat representing District 79, which in­ cludes areas such as Rutland Township, Middleville and Caledonia. In 2022, Rigas breezed through a three-candidate Republican primary be­ fore easily defeating Democrat challenger Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington. This year. Rigas faced off against moderate Democrat Jason Rubin of Leighton Township. Rubin is a business owner who focused much of his campaign on bolstering education around the state, helping to create a solid pipeline from high school and college to the businesses that are aching for talent. While Rubin probed for common ground with moderate Republicans, he was unable to generate much momentum, being outvoted 7,351 to 3,207 in Barry County. Rigas received 25,937 votes in Kent County compared to Rubin’s 14,371 votes. Smit, a former Martin Township Clerk, will continue to represent District 43, which includes the western and southern portions of Barry County. The district extends as far west as Fennville. In Barry County, Smit bested Demo­ crat challenger Danene Shumaker 10,018 votes to 4,482. Smit recorded a 24,559 to 9,308 advantage in Allegan County and won 3,237 to 731 in Ottawa County. sfi-salSrf*^ Ikfe^/ •.S’ If p I - { iiiS HAi:TINeS PERFORMING CENTER Professional Events A (.1711 kJ Rapids Symphony: Holiday Pops | Wed, 12/11/24 7;oopni CihrisLinas witJi John BciTy | Sal, 12/14/2417;oopm .1*. 1 King’s Brass ChiisQnas Concert | Fri, 12/20/241 7:00pm t r I »*S«**5*' .94 J' ► Other Events I* HHS Fall Play 111/22/24,700pm 111/23/24,2:00pm & 7:00pm 9 9 1 IS Collage Ctoncert | Thur, 1700pm c» -fit* 4- r Jazz Christmas | Mon, 12/9/241700pm MS Band Concert 'I’ue, 12/10/241700pm .1 .1 St Rose Christma.s Play | Fii, 12/13/2416:30pm ». 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How can you go about potentially reducing your spending? Here are a few suggestions: • Use a budgeting tool, If you’re not already doing so, you might want to consider using a free online budgeting tool. Among other capabilities, these apps can place your spending in categories groceries, travel. travel, entertainment, and so on — which can reveal redundancies that, once eliminated, could save save you money. For example, you mi^t find tliat you’re spending a notinsignificant amount on gaming services you I I 4’ A I hand count in addition to the machine count to verify accuracy of the vote tally.” Lambert said Olson wanted to make sure each vote was counted as intended with a hand count. Sports Editor Brett Bremer contribut­ ed to this report. Financial Advisor ♦ - ■-« 1 f ! JT*- ■ Day. Later, she told a Banner reporter that deputies have been stationed there during elections in the past. Olson said the deputies were there to alleviate parking and traffic issues that have cropped up in the past. “The SOS did a press release announcing the Dominion brand machines had a ‘glitch’ which is slang for malfunction,” Lambert wrote in an email to The Banner on Tuesday. “The Irving Township Clerk would l^e to Provided by the Barry County a offices of Edyvard Jones Member Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC®0 Member SIPC siPc Wendi Stratton CFP » * r These funds will go toward necessary improvements and repairs of funds that our school buildings would have been taken out of the general fund, (but now) we can set aside a dedicated savings account to take care of our school buildings,” Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico said in a message of thanks to voters following ±e successful vote. “We really appreciate your investment in our Saxons.” Damico also sent an email to dis­ trict-wide staff on Wednesday morn­ ing, attributing the successful vote to their hard work and dedication. Personally, my goal is to never take the community’s trust for grant­ ed,” Damico wrote. “Their belief in us is a privilege, and I’m committed to making sure we honor that faith through our actions and results. Each day presents a chance to prove that we are worthy of the community’s support, and I know we’ll rise to the occasion. Let’s continue this momen­ tum!”— Hastings Area School System I J,t r 1 «( L rarely use. Or you might be even if you stay with your surprised at how often you current company. you go ±e grocety store, ra±er might find ways to save than consolidating your money by taking steps visits and reducing the such as adding a home likelihood of “impulse” security system. Check purchases. with your insurer to leam • Take advantage of more. employee benefits. If you Compare credit workforamid-sizeorlarge cards. 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V 4 l« 1 » 1 t 1 �I 1 I % w f 4 Thuridoy, Novembor 7. f Incumbent mayor cruises to re-election 1 WWW .5 BANNER ar J HasHngsBanner com r,/ i. Lakewood students set to perform classic musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ 18-^ iS’’'SB* II • I end of this term. No can­ didates were listed on the Hastings's mayor. ballot — Rocha threw his Dave lokMva. crviiied lo hat in the ring last month as j a rc-clcction victory this a qualified write-in candi­ ; week after facing a city date for the seal. A s the only council member challenger qualified w rite-in candidate Toisava won another for the scat, Rocha only Mayor Dave four years in office after needed a single vote to w in Tossava Tuesdayvole. He beat - his own. j challenger Bill Nc&biil. a Abby Taylor will take over outgo­ ! Uard I city council member. ing council member Don Bowers’s To&sava won wilh 2.207 votes, seat in Ward 3. She faced off against roughly 67.2 percent, to Nesbitt's fellow challenger Charles Hcnzlcr. 1.078 voles. Taylor won with 382 votes, or 58.95 Elsewhere on the ballot, Jon Rocha percent of the vote, to Hertzlcr’s will fill the first ward seat being left 266 votes. vacant by incumbent Al Jarvis at the Molly Macleod Editor I* • •« 4* V Sal^ 4 ♦I I > JI z A I 5|>^ / • I Jjglltll .'A' i 1 >*■ M .4' a V' L_ I IK^J X I. Uy? -J 1 I %w 1 s* |K« ••1, Three new members elected to TK BOE Greg Chandler Sian Writer Voters in ihc Thomappic Kellogg school district elected three new members to the district's Board of Education, ousting the board's silting vice president in die process. Katie Stanton and Kcara Hilton were elected Tuesday lo six-year terms on ihc TK school board, while Mark Price ran unopposed for a twoyear seat. Incumbent Krissy Htxison. who has served on the board since her appoint­ ment lo fill a vacancy in July 2021. was defeated in her campaign to be re-elected as she placed third among the three candidates running for two available six-year seats. Stanton, a substitute teacher and Thornapple Township Board of Review member who missed being elected to the school board by just 47 voles in 2022. gained the most votes among the candidates for the six-year terms, capturing 5,966 voles. Hilton, a franchise deal coordinator for a For­ tune 500 company who was running for the board for the first time, received 4.512 votes, while Hooson. director of operations at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, received 3,792 votes. The final vole tallies reflect figures from Barry County as well as portions of the district that are in Allegan and Kent counties. Voter turnout in the Barry County portion of the district was 80.7 percent, according to the county clerk's office. Incumbent board President Matt Powers did not seek re-election. Voters renew operating millage for Barry County Transit Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Voters in Bany' County agreed to continue footing its portion of the bill to keep the county’s transit de­ partment on the road. During Tuesday’s general election, voters passed a renewal of an operat­ ing millage for Barry County Transit. The millage, which did not increase from the previous tax levy, will be good for the next 10 years. This was the only county-wide proposal on the ballot and voters approved it with 20,282 yes votes compared to 14,348 no votes. “It feels so good that Barry County supports and loves its community just as much as Barry' County Transit does. * said Mary Bassett, manager and transportation coordinator for the department. "Through (the communi­ ty’s) support, Barry County Transit can continue to serve its riders without interruption.” The renewal authorized a millage of 0.2357 mill per year upon all taxable real and personal property in the county. Estimates show that for a prope^ with a taxable value of S87,523 in Barry County, the tax bill would be $20.63 in the first year of the levy'. Estimates also show that the levy will generate around $717,152 in revenue for the first calendar year. Barry County Transit also receives significant funding from grants. Bassett has worked over her couple ofyears as manager to expand the ser­ vices of the department and to more effectively convey to the community that Bany County Transit is available to provide transportation for anyone who needs it — it isn’t reserved for the elderly population or for medical transport as some might believe. Under Bassett's guide, Barry County Transit opened up service on Saturday, which hadn't been available since before the COVID-19 pandem­ ic. Barry County Transit has also worked to provide special seasonal events, like its recent haunted trolley ride for Halloween and county-wide color tour. Bassett said that with the operating millage fixed into place for the next 10 years, her department is going to continue working to provide services for all demographics in the county. Barry County Transit will contin­ ue to serve the community, ensuring availability to any and all who wish to nde,” she said. T Sophia Rohlman (al left), playing the part of an angry apple tree, scolds Dorothy, played by Ashley Terpslra. for picking an apple during a rehearsal of The Wizard of Oz" on Monday. Oct. 28. at the Lakewood High School Auditorium. The youth production will take center stage Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10 Photo by Dennis Mansfield Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The always popular tale of Dorthy and her little dog, Toto, will lake on new life Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8-10, al the Lakewood High School Auditorium. The Lakewood players, grades K-8, will perform the classic tale, “The Wiz­ ard of Oz," an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," during four upcoming performances set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 8,3 p.m, and 7 p.m. on Nov. 9. and a final show' at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10. Amanda Smith, the show's director and Lakewood's director of vocal music, said the local musical performance is a “youth performance” edition of the show which is about an hour shorter than the more traditional version. “It has all the songs and scenes of the original. It’s just shorter," Smith said. “With the intermission, we expect (each performance) to be about an hour and 20 minutes total. Il's perfect to lake kids to. “I love this version. It gets straight to the point." The cast for “The Wizard of Oz” will feature a total of 124 Lakewood drama students. “This is a K-8 show,” Smith said. Ariana “We don’t have any high schoolers in the show. We only have high schoolers in the crew." The director added she has a “no cut” policy for the youth show, wanting to create opportunities for the young stu­ dents to experience ihejoyofperforming on stage. “It's fun," she said. “It's a lot of kids. (But) I want every kid to experience theater." (And) it’s going to be like joy exploding off the stage. These kids are going to have so much energy," she added. “These kids are doing a great job. I’m impressed." Smith, a Lakewood graduate, said her experiences in local theater “shaped my whole life from high school on." “It was really important to me," she said. And “The Wizard of Oz" isn’t just a classical musical, but a classic at Lake­ wood. “I try to do it about every 10 years. It’s just a favorite," Smith said. “We have high schoolers on the crew that did it 10 years ago, when they were munchkins." Formore information on the upcoming show, visit the district website at lakewoodps.org and click on the “Arts" link. Coenen, flUTOff*' Haines, Akffi Hs? Paytofl.— . Harris, Makfflzic HoA iel fc Tai9W«« taoK a» i»i jif ' seei taappli announce i IT fflKB WB MEM GBPE I z 0 •(?.’ w fciwtati • iMn of SWhiiite Vw ft le W tate a an J -Miasi•7 rl t A Smith defeats Cramer for Middleville village president Greg Chandler Staff Writer Middleville voters have selected a new village president and a new truslee to the Village Council. Voters on Tuesday elected Kevin Smith to a two-year term as village president, as Smith defeated incum­ bent President Mike Cramer 943-768. Smith, a technology executive who was first elected to the council in 2020, has been president pro tempore of the Village Council for the past year. He becomes the fourth different person to hold the position of Middleville village president since the death of longtime Village President Charlie Pullen in November 2020. Cramer was the longest-serving current member of the Village Coun­ cil. He served eight years as a trustee before being elected president in 2022, 1 I X I I I I 1 I w ■OTsr ItJi defeating Fran French 798-597. Voters also elected Tracy Gillhespy to a four-year term on the Village Council. Gillhespy, who finished fifth among five candidates in the 2022 council elec­ tion, was the top vote-getter on Tues­ day, capturing 904 votes. Also elected to a four-year seat on the council was incumbent Trustee Robert Bishop, who received 859 votes. Bishop had been appointed to the council in April 2023. Incumbent Trustee Steve Baldry, who was appointed to fill a council vacancy in November 2023, finished fourth among the four candidates run­ ning for trustee with 780 votes, while John Osterbaan finished third with 797 votes. About 69 percent of the village’s registered voters turned out for the election, according to the Barry County clerk’s office. »14 1 s• C $ fn I * '«« ‘^C 'css??. ’is? ■> *<1.. z fid Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com VIEW ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sonlloc County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide 810-664-08 M mihomepapaf.com 1521 Imlay-City Rd. Lapeer Ml 48^6 ® hanej. a Newcomers elected supervisor in Rutland, Irving townships Group ■ Jeffersonian ■ Trl-Counfy Tinies ■ Daily News ■ Trl-Counfy Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Vlsor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder Molly Macleod Editor Republicans Marti Mayack and Dan Lydy will be Barry County’s two newest township supervisors following Tuesday's election. May­ ack will lake the reins from outgoing supervisor Larry Watson in Rutland Township, while Lydy takes over for Irving Township Supervisor Jamie Knight. Mayack faced off against Rutland Township Board member Doug Leet- •<VEr ;H s ka. Lectka, who ran with no party affiliation, came up short on Tuesday ^52 votes. Mayack garnered 1,640 total votes, according to vote totals on Wednesday. In Irving Township, Republican Dan Lydy amassed nearly three -quarters of the vote in his race P — against former Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike — Bremer. ^.viuvi. Bremer Diemer ran with no party affiliation. Lydy gained 1,564 votes on Tuesday. Bremer I , ■ — H. .Outinn r.s. I k I 1 I A % 9 n I ssJI earned 534 votes this week. ♦ 4 I i . -.A * s’? V- t Ci’ 1; * �» Sb- 4 www.HastingsBanner.com *es. THE HASTINGS BANNER ■-k' it Thursday, November 7, 2024 5 HMS announces most recent honor roll NIJ Hunter Sivits, Ayla Solmes, KayLee Stephens, Sebastian Stoley, Kyle Taylor, Grace Tossava,Angela Vidal, Achilles Wondergem, Isaac Wymer and Khilor Zalewski. Seventh grade All A’s Owen Acker, Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Auten, Brooklyn Auten, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Kinley Beadle, Gracelynn Burke, Ryan CoIler, Kylie Curtis, Reuben Day, Brennan Denton, Ainslie Dygert, Chloe Endres, Claire Gergen, Sophia Gordon-Rodriguez, Gage Gruesbeck, Jaelyn Jimenez, Bentley Justice, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, Maren Marlatt, Austin Milcher, Abigail Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Winter Pirtle, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Ava Roath, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Owen Smith, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh, Fiona Watkins, Lenna Wendt, Olive Wescott and Keirsten Windes, A’s & B’s David Allen, Isabella Amundsen, Annelise Armstrong, Olivia Aspinall, Audra Bolt, Patton Boomer, Annabelle Briar Ballard, Myla Belles, Alexander Brand, Autumn Bruce, Avery Butler, Bertrand, Eden Bivens, Allison Bo­ Kenneth Caris, Madison Carley, Sum­ sworth, Bo Bourassa, Lilly Bronsink, mer Clemens, Emma Cranmore, Jaiden Jacob Brown, Arianna Brubaker, Zane Crater, Raegyn Daniels, Cason David­ Burmania, Easton Carley, Karter Case, son, Clayton Demute, Kaiden Dykstra, Braylen Crandall, Landon DeGoa-ApWilliam Edger, Rhilan Frame, Makenna pel, Blake DeWyse, Luca Dickinson, Gentis, Iley George, Liam Goggins, Isabella Duits, Evalyn Elzinga, Elliana Jessica Gonzalez-Perez, Daniel Gor­ ■ Erb, Cody Garms, Gabriella Gole, Slaton don-Rodriguez, Preston Greenfield, Goos, Logan Guernsey, Lorelai Hatch, Lexie Griffin, Ailyanna Hamp, Aubrey Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Karter Hays, Brenden Haywood, Britton Heuss, Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Malcolm Kniaz, Aubree Huver, Ainsley Jacob, Harper Julian Kretz, Ava Lundstrum, Emmalia Johnson,OliviaJorgensen,Konnor Kent, Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Ryan Klein, Colton Kramer, Ava Lucas, Mayack, Ryan McCord, Shawn Olin, Bentley Matthews, Eva McCracken, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Peake, Ericka Peck, Baylee Nelson, Evona Norris, Hazel Ol­ Sophie Pohja, Libelle Shafer, Alex Smith, msted, Sylvia Purdum, Noelle Randall, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Kings­ Zander Redman, Oakley Reigler, Layla ton Thompson, Kylee Troyer, Brooke Ridderhoff, Harmony Rogers, Paisley VanSyckle, Davis Wattles, Luke Webb, Rogers, Nathan Shoup, Isla Shrubb, Annabell Whalen and Kylah Wise. . •X I H r I D I \* JK-. *4 I ' K bl . 4I ' Mt Hu k ’ I *» I 'y),. X S ‘vt •< ./• St- TT S**st*’ ^Mai xSieH ftieal k • * ^-5 ’’“fkic;;' A * -J ?4'? «kk? H*. r 4> Il's ’holhj ill -'pjnaiii! ^fcalshcK^- Wb •v * * *♦ ri? *•*’ - CLASSIFIEDS Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-25 academic year. Students earn placement on the honor roll foreamingall Aand B grades for the quarter. Those who earn all A grades are named to the Principal’s List. Middle school students who qualified at the conclusion of the most recent marking period include: Sixth grade All A’s Carson Anderson, Ian Ansorge, Olive Day, Sophie Donnini, Carter Graham, Ainsley Haas, Jacee Jacinto, Aubrey Kingshott, Everly Lancaster, Korra Leonard, Colt Lewis, Ava Lilley, Payton Mills, Alexander Minogue, Lucas Mon­ day, Christopher Neubauer, Caleb Pollet, Jayden Pyle, River Reed, Matthew Ren­ ner, Mason Slaughter, Kaitlynn Snyder, Natalya Solmes, Olivia Steeby, Olivia Terpstra and Isabelle Vaughan. A’s & B’s Wyatt Bailey, Lucas Baird, Isabella Barcroft, Weston Barnett, Levi Bekker, Hunter Bierens, Harper Bissell-Taylor’ I buying all HARDWOODS: Walnut. Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry, ^ying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin9le walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. Jozephine Dawn, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 20, 2024 to Haley Boger and Jeff Firman of Marshall. ***** Estate Sale- 4787 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings Thursday Nov. 7th - Friday Nov.Sth and Saturday November 9th- 10am5pm Oliver Kranker, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 22. 2024 to Shelby Kranker and David Kranker of Delton. *** ** Thea Ann Parsons, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 23, 2024 to Jordan Mack and Ethan Parsons of Hastings. Eighth grade All A’s Layla Armour, Zoey Armour, Eleanor Clark, Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, Jacelyn Goodroe, Hadley Grove, London Hammond, Sebastian Hernandez-Her­ nandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Emerson Leary, Madisyn Leonard, Joseph Ren­ ner, Audree Rettinger, Joshua Roberts Jr., Gabrielle Robertson, Wyatt Sanders, Breeya Solmes, Lucy Sporer, Katherine Stevens, Emiliano Vilchis Rodriguez and Abram Winebrenner A’s & B’s Tyler Abbott, Cooper Anger, Payton Arnie, Bentley Baker, Khloe Baker, Ariana Benjamin, Mavie Bernstein, Khloe Blantz, Porter Blessing, Lainah Brasher, Leigha Brown, Lorien Byle, Landyn Carroll, Elodie Clore, Emma Coenen, Sage DeCamp, Greyson Delcotto, Alexi DeShane, Owen Elliott, Christopher Espinal-Lopez, Thomas Evers, Austin Friddle, Faith Fuller, Lucy Furrow, April Gates, Kylie Golembeski, Payton Haines, Alexis Harper, Lauren Harris, Makenzie Harris, Ryan Harris, Alex Hoaglin, Landon Holman, Dan­ iel Jiles, Temperance Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Cloey Lewis, Rylee Long, ’satwaniaj DO YOU REMEMBER? 4 ***** estate sale Hw ♦ Josephine James Klipfer, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 18, 2024 to Madalin Trumbull-Klipfer and Ethan Klipfer of Hastings. tree service ^1 vest 2J & sons ANNOUNCEMENTS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 ** I BIRTH I v ***** Fern LeeAnn Marcia Leavitt, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 3, 2024 to Jessica Milanowski and Gage Leavitt of Hastings. Itittiieit Jackson James Schiefta, born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on October 6, 2024 to Suzannah Judith (Lenz) Schiefla and Justin Scott Schiefla. Alyssa MacLeod, Autumn Mayack, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles, Keagan Nichols, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Isabella Perez, Luke Pollet, Micah Ran­ dall, Kaydin Rice, Ella Saninocencio, Abigail Shafer, Kelsi Simmons, Collin Storm, Daylen Sybesma, Andrew Tait, Brynn VanderMale, Haley Vaughn, Riley Vaughn, Micalan Villanueva, Claire Walters, Evelyn Webb, Drake Wierckz, Karrigan Williams and Haley Williamson. ‘^'’^Eerroissi'oc THORNAPPLE KELLOGG KIDS PLANT TREES TO RECLAIM GRAVEL PIT lU E* •• -A—l I n M A Ii’sperfe: i verswa htsr--, ■ „ 7““™! "is'-n 3tsi’ fensaiTib: HidwlfficdiJecfaWlS ll»l 22i3iotl24Liiewe*3 3S1 ilk ^'5 , * iiHshou; c. ,1 — BANNER APRIL 23, 1992 — I All day Monday, students of Keith Middlebush’s Earth Science class­ es planted seedlings of red and white pine, red oak and black wal­ nut as part of the reclamation of a mined-out gravel pit on Payne Lake Road. Thompson McCully Company, the developers of the gravel mine, supplied 2,500 trees and TK students, made up into teams of two, planted 104 trees each. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students Aaron Rademaker (left) and Korey Kidder do their share of planting at the 40-acre site. • •* SSJECiS.’^ Smith defeats Cramei Im • : ::r Xs' i Itiillewlle EiT^rr'S; I *^4 if iX 7. 9(HvciteiAl»fl^ .. «k ■New dinner-theatre style production of Sondheim Tribute 1 Revue to be held November 22 and 23 I ZX-. I'V •..w* X v' •/ B k • I ( h’ 7* ' I < f 1 if • ‘l !♦ 4 <• 1 to * 1 T X w* f> ■ AL • •• •$1 ‘-•X X Ai A M F * t’ ■*s-. Z 1 *■ .« g j® i ■> • DID YOU SEE? < '’V; e I 'Qt A SALUTE TO SERVICE -w of ti« *2 A Hastings Navy veteran Jan Miller was honored recently with a hand­ made quilt from Quilts of Valor. The 83-yearold veteran received the quilt in honor of his military service. Blue Star Mother Catherine founded Roberts the Quilts of Valor during Foundation her son's deployment in Iraq in 2003. Since then. over 390,000 quilts have been award­ ed to service members across the nation^ Each quilt is made of three layers and serves to honor veterans for their sacrifice as well as bring healing, peace and comfort to them. * fCort 1*" •-4» t* if*' ri' • f ,T 6 ft IL A « . I <• r 1 tan*"'’,r 1^ V’ '. X i(«*’L J ■f r*5^ f> <■<! Photo provided J# «t ♦ ♦ I i •n * Thornapple Players announce new production €8‘ o * Kicking off its 26th season with a new structure, a new board, and a new fall production, the Thomapple Players are excited to announce Sondheim Tribute Revue, a dinner theater-style production held Nov. 22 and 23, at the Dennison Performing Arts Center on Broadway Street in downtown Hastings. “We wanted to do something different and change up some ofour programming style this year,” said Angie Seeber, pres­ ident of the Thomapple Players Board of Directors. “Stephen Sondheim made many contributions to American music and theater, so we are really excited to present some of his work to the Barry County community while showcasing local talent.” Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist who wrote the music and/or lyrics for many well-known musicals, including “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, M 4* Into » the Woods,” “Company,” and “West Side Story.” Terry Dennison, long-time Thomap­ ple Player and member of the Board of Directors, said he is looking forward to a great season with the Players and wants to encourage the community to get engaged with the organization. “This is the only place in the county where people past high school age can showcase their talents on stage,” he said. “We especially would love to see both genders get involved so we can diversify our show selections!” In addition to producing the Sond­ heim Tribute Revue, the Thomapple Players will also present “Ruthless” as their spring musical. “Ruthless” is an all-female musical with music by Mar­ vin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley that spoofs Broadway musicals like “Gypsy” and “Mame.” Seeber said she hopes the community will show its continued support by attending the Sondheim Tribute Revue. Tickets are available for purchase at Thornapplepiayers.org. Performances will be held at the Dennison Performing Arts Center in Hastings, 231 Broadway, — Thornapple Players I I r ii YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. ^5; You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW Group ■» r. « 4 1 I *< •* « iV V y * ‘EmZA'B'E™ "^ATCE TvAW'R k lutrdn^ IOS o/i A/wvnbtlt 17ik. a 4.1 t I liH*' 1* * 'I r%. Cairds may be sent to 1 rr ' p t 9 0 / I \ Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd Hastings, MI 49058 0 ) f. k - f »I 1 i ✓ »k 4 �J I *♦ Thursday, November 7, 2024 6 WWW HastingsBanner com THE HASTINGS BANNER ?» OBITUARIES Li J, y /I f V\EW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 9 . t i J’ I JoAnn Eddy, age 87. of Plainwell, Ml went to be with her Lord on November 1,2024. JoAnn White was born and raised in the Kalamazoo area. An avid pianist, JoAnn also played and taught accordion lessons during high school. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Eddy. After attending Northwestern University in Chicago JoAnn graduated from WMU with her degree in music. JoAnn and Ken married in 1958. and built a house in Portage, where their three children were born: Deneen (Brian) Lindberg, Kenneth David, and Paul (Christine). Putting her degree to work, JoAnn led several vocal choirs and a bell choir at 1st United Methodist Church in Portage and did the bookkeeping for Ken’s business, Eddy Graphic Design. Ken and JoAnn both received their single engine pilot’s licenses, and began a search for a farm where they could put in a runway. In 1970 the family purchased Butternut Farm, near Doster and soon the potential runway became a cow pasture and a giant garden with all kinds of produce for canning and freezing. Becoming active at Doster Reformed Church, JoAnn played organ, organized high school and young married’s Bible Studies, and led the New Life Singers, a Contemporary Christian singing group with members ranging from high school to post college. JoAnn was involved at Kalamazoo Gospel Mission and was eventually I called upon to help develop Interchange, a youth J outreach organization based in the Allegan area. In 1986, JoAnn went back to WMU to get her degree in counseling after which she opened Interlude Christian Counseling in Richland. After retirement she and Ken opened Butternut Shoppe Antiques. They also began attending Third Reformed Church and Otsego Methodist to worship with some of her six grandchildren (Amanda (Chris) Slinkman, Janelle Eddy, Jason (Samantha) Lindberg, Jared (Jennifer) Lindberg, Brad (Hannah) Eddy, and Sarah (Jeremy) Spencer and eight great grandchildren. JoAnn loved grandma day with her grandchildren, brownie delivery visits by her great grandchildren, flowers, and praising God through music. JoAnn’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton from 4-7 p.m., where her funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. Pastor Joe Shaler, Parchment United Methodist Church, will officiate. Private burial will take place at Prairieville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or memorial trees please donate to Christian Neighbors food pantry, 282 12th S., Plainwell, Ml 49080. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for JoAnn’s family. I fcc. J k''' •i e Worship Together .■ *7 J* J ST’ z >•• If We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfi 11 w (I ail.com Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.corn. Pastor Brian Teed. Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O, Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Ma.ss 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd., RO. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: wwwJifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8(X)4 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050, Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This iiifoniialii>n on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the charchesand these local businesses: Graphict 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 A 9 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mt 49058. 945-4700 jv HO Fiberglass Products 1301 W. Green st. Hastings 945-9541 QXWP . IS >> f I t. / i-tT* >* > ■. t ' I < ‘V. ’ i^' 1 f-.Ef J % the bus' ® J* relatives, and those who •J cared for Bob throughout his life. 1---V Rest peacefully. Bob. You will be deeply missed 1 and forever remembered. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please consider Barry County Community Mental Health, 500 Barfield Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. A private family service is being planned. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. il* IP?- bouT’ 1 »• Cl’ «rss£^' 5^ cair»<' gins. ,4 tasrpp ied paiJC- 4 r ^SSI^93BSSlBi9 m ^r*atiBBeaaHa 3^.^ia/n5s® J Edward J. Nuding passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born on January 3,1930 to Willard and Olive Nuding in Battle Creek, Ml and grew up in Wattles Park. In his early adulthood, he served his country honorably in the Army 1 during the Korean War. He then worked at Oliver Corporation, Bowers Pattern, and AB Displays. He will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time at his property up north, fishing, and hunting. He also loved square dancing and country music. Edward was involved in the community serving as a Boy Scout Scoutmaster (Troop 344), and a member of Ducks Unlimited. Edward was dear to many and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; b'i ‘.UI Edward J. Nuding 2 A I h at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. We would like to honor the I memory of Robert (Bob) Leon I Spindler, who passed away f ’ on November 2, 2024. Bob I moved many hearts in simple L yet powerful ways. He saw the I world at a graceful pace and | loved nature. Bob is survived by his parents, Dr. James and Ellarie 1^^ Spindler, and his siblings, Heidi (Michael) Horn, Sandy (Robert) Hisey, Anna Spindler, and Christy (Mark) Troy. He also leaves behind aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The Spindler family would like to thank the Church Street Staff, friends, I •5 (Lori) Johnson, who was not only his parent but also his best friend; his wife. Siphiwe Johnson; his children, Quincy, TJ, Josiah, and Jeremiah: his sibling. Danielle Christopher, Nicole Johnson, and John (Tami) Norris, and Carl Norris; and his nieces and nephews, Shelby Cowell, Jacob (Lexi) Norris, Kenneth Christopher, Devin Hughes, Tanner (Katie) Norris, Hailey Hughes, and Alondria Norris, and 11 great nieces and nephews, and many aunts uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to assist the family with funeral expenses at https;//squareJink/u/DwBYVGZT. A private family graveside service was held on November 2,2024, at Cedar Creek Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at Delton VFW Post 422, 10353 Stoney Point Dr, Delton, Ml 49046. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. J V I Robert Leon Spindler I r r r* * h‘» 4 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Jeremiah Jacob Johnson passed away on October 28, 2024. in Delton, Ml, at the age of 37. Jeremiah was born on January 21,1987, in Grand Rapids, Ml, the son of Walter Lee Johnson and the late Vanessa Lulabell (Tobias) Johnson. Jeremiah was a well­ decorated Calvary Scout in the Army, serving in Iraq from 2008-2012. After honorably serving, he returned home to continue his life’s journey. He married Siphiwe Moyo on September 15,2023. Jeremiah was an active member of the VFW Post 422 in Delton, where he found camaraderie and support among fellow veterans. His love for hunting and motorcycles was more than just hobbies; they were passions that brought him joy and a sense of freedom. He especially enjoyed visiting with his friends and family. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his mother, Vanessa (Tobias) Johnson, and his nephew, Conner Norris. He is survived by his father, Walter .4 V ' r. Jeremiah Jacob Johnson JoAnn Eddy J • loving wife, Jaqueline Nuding; and son, Norman Nuding. He is survived by his sons, Brian and Jack Nuding; < grandchildren, Amy. Andrew. Nicole, Henry, and Alexis; and greatgrandchildren, Bennet, Hanna, Conner, Edward> Joseph, Liam, and Penny. 'JI According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service with Military Honors will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held at Maple Leaf Grange Hall (7490 M-66, Nashville, Ml 49073) on Saturday, Nov. 23,2024 at 4 p.m. with a potluck dinner to follow. Arrangements by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. < e ftK.H33J3n75^»^ fes^iawdn wiaBsasiseijBi g a k i wiffr t De aa’«2aiiee4sih! saaissir,,,® K axe. 4 ( « 1 £'1 ^*^31083 W i iv I 1 «. Afift A SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Hn I ! M-. Stay healthy and independent with Senior Nutrition Programs HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiv­ ing them? Did you know you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the national Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you. As we age, we have different needs, different ways we take care of our health, and different nutrients we need to get from our food. But we don’t always have enough healthy food or the desire to prepare or eat a meal. Whether you need more food, healthi­ er food, someone to share a meal with, or better eating habits, a meal program’ can help. Every day, senior nutrition programs serve almost 1 million meals to people age 60 and older. With home delivery and group meal options, you can get the food you need in a way that works best for you. They can help you avoid missing meals - and save you time and money with less shopping and cooking. Local programs serve more than food. They also: • Offer opportunities to connect and socialize. This improves both your mental and physical health. • Teach you how to create a healthy eating plan. You can learn about healthy food recommendations based on your age, needs, and preferences. • Connect you with other resourc­ es like homemaker services and transportation to help you stay connected and engaged in your community. It’s no surprise that 9 out of 10 participants say they would recommend a senior nutrition program to a friend. We at Social Security know this service can help create healthy, strong communities where people can thrive at any age. Find a senior nutrition program in your area and help us spread the word to your loved ones, neighbors, and community. For more information on resources for older adults, visit eldercare,acl,gov/Public/lndex,aspx, 10 learn more about Social Security’s retirement benefits, visit ssa.gov/retirement. The Senior Nutrition Program is a^inistered by the Administration for Community Living, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services. 9 *1 St', I ’.i X '* 5 •*» «L % Rs; 5ft A the Public Affairs West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Securitv Adminis^ation, 3045 Knapp KE. Grand Rapids. MI 49525, or via email at hillary>.hatch@ssa.gov. V. ..'is V ^05 €1 A sS k J If li t ■'-7 5 ♦ * * > kb^ �I X I www.HastingsBanner.com the H/VSTINGS banner I V 7 Thursday, November 7, 2024 * K. V * •I • n u.. % TURNING BACK THE PAGES > UI IM "I ‘S sss 5 s«'l ? * I K. * Ira Shipman Early pioneer G- }; BANNER MAY 21,1992 ^ouid gather very close to the sleeping pioneer. He would wake up with a start, coking eye-to-eye with the creatures. He would blaze away at them with his ♦ *I JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I * tr- I I Ira Shipman came to Rutland Township in 1836 and located land in Section 20. He came to Michigan from New York State, taking up 160 acres of land. He walked from the Kalamazoo River after filing his land claim to look over his purchase. He discovered ±at there wasn’t any­ one living in Rutland Township yet, so he decided to wait a while before actual­ ly settling in. He went to the village of Marshall to spend the winter months, returning to Barry County, Rutland Township, in the spring of 1837. When he returned in the spring, he found Lorenzo Cooley living in Section 14 and John Henyon living on the Bull place in Irving Township, near ±e Rutland town line. Still discouraged by ±e lack of popu­ lation in ±e area, he once again returned to Marshall, staying there for another year. In ±e spring of 1838, he again returned to Rutland Township. By this time, Estis Rich was living in Section 19 and Major Mott was living. On the west town line. This third time, Shipman decided to stay and begin clearing his land. He built a shelter of some logs cov­ ered with elm tree bark as his habitation, just big enough to let him crawl under it’ when night came and keep off the dew and the rain showers. On Saturday night, he would go to Calvin Hill’s house in Yankee Springs Township, spend the night and Sunday there, returning to his place on Monday morning. Each Monday, he would pack up enough provisions for a week and walk back to his land to chop trees until the next Saturday night. He preferred to work alone, even when the work was heavy and very hard. At the end of the first six weeks of his stay in Rutland Township, he put up a rough log shanty. He continued with the work of clearing his land for the next two years and he continued to spend his weekends at the home of Calvin Hill. One Monday morning, as he returned home from Yankee Springs, he was surprised as he approached his modest home to see a volley of potatoes flying out through the chimney hole in the roof of the shanty. He perceived that some­ one was stealing his store of potatoes. removing them from the building in a somewhat unorthodox manner. He hid behind a large tree and waited to see what would happen next. The discharge of potatoes stopped and out through the aperture appeared first the head and then the body of Marsac, an Indian who lived nearby. Marsac looked about cautiously to assure himself that he was not being observed and began to gather up his plunder. 'SS % I V ' > «s ss sS w "As • t - ■ ’’’’Six rd 5^1 0; ?*» 4. ;.< fllEi -ilK ko like to h > *l'i> passed ‘« •C^M Mf d>l ., 4 * « k P/J 1 3^ 4 J ’’Sir:;' PMtefiifc B fel ^S2n[rj 'kir ■ P 1 '. i •t SU W ty Xi ^HiOitij J’mes cPi ftp. j 1 'er, his sjiiF®, fij, Hom, to “ 4 4 I? i •t <5 < -. I ' leaves ^■^s. nsph^ J”* -., **• r* * Spindler f-MiBaij/ei"^'**-16 Ct!ufc?:St?eetS!2ff " «> «u X <• ll I I ' I I Eiivard J, Nuding «*■ • ksig passed »aa»7Ffay.0tt I y ‘sSi.’TijeofW < I UsSiTOijfeM *Gr’^ija/y » S.TaT>Jb:n; I p IST' jfii ji» W r e*e J® tsefwd «b k f > »f fITt.c'.’z 4 leiBan L bP I i kxiJ r 3 V ltWl|giStrttk> UI ®) 91 Si*/ r lb III t «' T A L ' >•- ** k.' I K J I >f «= .'(IS™ -A wr- A sketch of a log shanty with an opening in the roof to let smoke out with no chimney. Taken from "Six Months Among Indians; In the Forests of Allegan County, Michigan, Winter of 1839-1840," by Darius B. Cook. File photos Shipman chose this moment to reveal his presence by discharging his rifle into the air to frighten the Indian. It worked. Marsac dropped his loot, turned pale and began to tremble with terror. He was sure he was going to be shot by the owner of the potatoes. Ira came from his position behind the tree and with angry threats not to be repeated, demanded to know how the Indian dared to come there on such an expedition. The Native Americans were not accustomed to stealing from the set­ tlers and this truly surprised the pioneer. Marsac begged for mercy, repeat­ ing over and over that his squaw and papoose were “backatah” (hungry) and he was desperate for something to feed them. He knew that Mr. Shipman spent his weekends in Yankee Springs and decided to see what he could find in the Shipman Shanty. When he found the door fastened, rather than breaking in he crawled down the chimney opening in the roof, found the potatoes, and again, rather than breaking down to remove them, chose to toss them out through the opening in the roof. Shipman was not impressed with Marsac’s reasons and excuses, feeling that the Native American needed only to ask for food. He did agree to let Marsac off this time but threatened him that if he ever cau^t him doing it again, he would certainly shoot him. He made the Indian pick up the potatoes and cany them back into the shanty. Marsac did so willingly, glad to get off so easily. The teller of this tale does not say wheffier he gave Marsac any of the potatoes. We would like to think that he did. In any event, after putting the pota­ toes back, Marsac took to his heel, glad to be out of there. As Ira Shipman would go to bed in his elm bark shelter, the wolves would howl nearby. To drive the creatures off, he would try to keep a fire blazing near the shelter all night long, but sometimes the fire would die down and the wolves P^^k into flight. After he had built his shanty, the deer would come right to the door of the ouse. He didn’t have to go out into the forest to get venison for his table. Besides deer and bears, there was another wild animal that could not be used for food, but which might use the pioneer for that purpose. Pioneers who owned sheep and any other livestock ad a great deal of trouble with wolves. The wolves long howl was heard on every hillside by those early pioneers, and to the unfortunate sheep that wasn’t jn safe quarters when night fell, it could be the call to death.” Killing wolves during the pioneer period was a regular winter pastime that earned pioneers some cash money. The wolf hides were valued and bounties for the slaying of wolves were paid. The head had to be taken to Kalamazoo, where upon its presentation the pioneer received a bounty payment. In 1839, on July 8, Barry County began paying bounties of $8 for each animal. Some townships would add $5 to that bounty. On Dec. 28,1842, the bounty was raised to $13 for a fullgrown wolf and $10.50 for a whelp (pup). In October 1842, the county bounty was raised to $12 for full-grown animals and $6 for whelps. State bounties were paid on top of the county bounty. Later, the county stopped bounty payments and only the state bounty was paid. This continued at $8 per scalp. We don’t have any record of whether or not Ira Shipman collected any boun­ ties. But it is certainly a possibility. In 1840, he had cleared enough land to allow him to plant some crops and had made the shanty as comfortable as was possible with the housewares available at the time. He then returned to New York to visit his family and friends there. He left the place in charge of Peter Cole, a Canadian who was making his living as a woodchopper in the area. Ira stayed out east for two years until 1842. He got married while in New York State. In 1842, he brought his new bridge »■i Nirt# A > - NOVEMBER 8-14 - ♦' s* »r > r Those interested can register for these events and find more \/ ''' * s information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ >• ' « V z Nov. 1-30 — Nov. Storybook Walk: Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and »• t' J"*- 4 '1 11 V* a .< "f r- 't * <* V ■< p r self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Sunday, Nov. 10 — Holiday Gift Show. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ■*'JH ., co®®^ co®® . r* HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I J- ► •ii: J** SCHEDULE .’C : Thursday, Nov. 7 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1945 film starring Gary Cooper and Loret­ ta Young. 5 p.m, Friday, Nov. 8 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 - Youth Book Exchange (grades 6-12), 11 a.m.-l p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks (grades 6-8), 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 - Baby Cafe, f'* » >» V V * >'' ’v / 4 I- ' f y f >» -A 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice book discus­ sion; "Soul Food Love" by Caroline Randall Williams and Alice Randall, 6:30 p.m. Attendees should bring a recipe from the book to share. Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. to Michigan. When the newly married couple reached their home in Rutland Township, they found that Cole had left the area after selling anything that could be removed from the shanty and land and left for Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Shipman had to start housekeeping by acquiring the equip­ ment needed for housekeeping and farming the land. In 1862, the stage route from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids passed by Ira Shipman’s place. A post office was established at his home and was called Rutland Centre. Within the week after this post office was established, the stage route was changed and the post office was abol­ ished. Mr. Shipman enjoyed the distinc­ tion of being postmaster long enough to handle about a half-dozen letters. Since that time, Rutland has not had a post office within its limits. The Shipmans stayed in Rutland Township, living out their lives there. Sources: History ofAllegan and Barry counties, Michigan, D. W. Ensign & Co 1880: Maps of the counties of Eaton and Barry, Michigan: Geil, Harley and Siverd, Philadelphia, 1860. M 4 F-W-**- *1* 1 Hi SBE'. 1 I iV I vVs I 'i A fi LV CW si; J'S □ Fl h1 1 I A * >» I « Sketch of a Native American family around 1839 from Darius Cook's book about the Native Americans in the Allegan-Barry area. '1 r I I f ASK DR. UNIVERSE A Caught by surprise Why can’t we tickle ourselves? Malcolm, 8, Wash. Dear Malcolm, PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I I was surprised the first time I saw a human transform into a tickle monster. They curled up their fingers and rhythmi­ cally poked someone else’s armpits. That is something a cat would never do. I asked my friend John Wright about it. He’s a retired psychology professor at Washington State University. I learned that there are two kinds of tickling. The first is the light tickle you feel when someone gently brushes your skin. Like when someone uses a feather to barely touch the inside of your arm. Scientists call that knismesis. It turns out you can totally tickle your­ self that way. But the feeling will be much niore tickly if someone else does it. Cats like me can experience that kind of tickling, too. Especially if you very gently brush our ears or toe beans. But we don’t usually like it. It feels itchy or like creepy crawly fleas. The second kind of tickling is a harder, more rhythmic touch. It works on certain sensitive spots on the body—like the soles of your feeL armpits or neck. It might make you laugh or scream. Scientists call this tickling gaigalesis. That kind of tickling is usually done by primates. That means monkeys and apes like chimpanzees and humans. Rats are the only other animal scientists have ever tickled that way. Gaigalesis is tickling that you can’t do to yourself. Wright told me that’s because it only works if it’s unexpected. “If you try to tickle yourself there’s no surprise,’’ he said. “Your brain gets you ready for the tickle and protects you from this ‘attack.’ So instead of a tickle, it becomes a touch or maybe a scratch but not a tickle. For this reason, a successful tickle takes at least two people.” The part of your brain that receives the tickle signal is the somatosensoiy cortex. If you were hooked up to a machine to watch your brain while someone else tick­ led you, you’d see that part of your brain light up. But if you tried to tickle yourself, nothing would happen. That’s because another part of your brain—called the cerebellum—monitors what’s going on. It receives information from parts of your brain that control movement and the sensory receptors on your skin. Your cerebellum compares what it expects to happen based on how you’re moxdng with the signals it’s actually get­ ting from your skin. If they match, it turns off* the tickle feeling. Scientists call tliat whole process reaft'erence. They say it helps you experience the' world more accurately. It gives you better control over your movements. It’s also a a way for your brain to tune out sensations caused by your own body. That lets your brain focus on warning you about things outside your body. Like a big tickly sn^ crawling up your arm. Unfortunately, it also prevents you fin being your own tickle monster. ^^tversi Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse. com. I V I •I J �8 THE HASTINGS BAMHER Thursdoy, November 7, 2024 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE nonce TO nc kskwis of bawt caim CITY OF HASTINGS Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given koltt s hater witi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiaes, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check el the place of holding the circuit court m BARRY COUNTY, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M.. on DECEMBER 5.2024. The amount due on the caftlteicttLidNtt(PratertytaMr) Locilfte 13201 Brter Rd. Befewn Sedtti 24 of register of deeds office or a title insurance Tipany. e<mer ol which may charge a tee lor this information. •4 ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO active duty.' PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. TO ALL PURCHASERS; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale, plus inleresl. MORTGAGE SALE - A mortgage was granted by SCOTT SPICER, a single man. Mortgagof(s). Io members FIRST CREDIT UNION, 600 W. WACKERLY, MIDLAND, MI 48641. Mortgagee, dated JUNE 28, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on JULY 10, 2018. in INSTRUMENT NO, 2018-006703. which was assigned to NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS. LLC. 975 N. MAIN ST, SUITE D. FRANKENMUTH. Ml 48734. by Corporation Assignment of Mortgage dated JUNE 28. Sedl(n2386nlteA(^riaMn^ Can kuter SP-18-2024-IWRam Shetenhrtm (JMcanl/Fntertr Oimw) LoSot 7268 S Dark fid, IMto in Seetti 23 of Ma(ite GfW The City of Hastings is currently accepting applications for member­ ship on City Boards or Commis­ sions. The application form can be found on our website under the I Want To... link, under the subheading of “To Apply for a Board or Commission”. There will be a PDF form to com­ plete for submittal to the Mayor and City Council for review. It is suggest­ ed that all applications arrive by No­ vember 22, 2024 for prompt review. Submission can be sent via email to mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov or hand delivered or mailed to City Clerk, 201 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Please contact the City of Hastings office with any questions at 269-9452468. hffpote: Request to (OMrtvext^ nfsust KI Seetkn 2305 n Ite RR iRtfd Rested CwlkirtrSP-ie-aW-JflknilJantoRMh (tepteant/Property Owrier) [option 4708 C«ade l«, Oetai n Section 4 of Orangertte lown- MXVI Pinon; Request to corteirt an accessory Sectkir 2305 in ffte II ffieowtart MffTW Wit Hovember 25,2024. TWe 7U0 Pit PUCE W (>nte Coflwunity fioom, 121 SouUi Church Street, Hastings. Itechigan 49058 Site rsoctions of the tew deserted properties w« be conpleted by M Plmng Commissicin members before tie heanng lnterestedperajnsde- snu to iresert Owr views upon an appeal, either «rtafiyain*iting,wi be gwen the opportinty to be heard IZ U at the atm mentioned place and tiine Any written response may be maiW to tie address tided betaw, faxed to (289) 948-4820. or ernaled to Barry Carty Planning Direclor James McManiK atjnonariusQtarrgaggyj^ ____ Pie speetd use applications are avalable for pubic inspection at tie Barry Carty PlanngtleiM^ 49OM (tomg toe hours of 8 im. to 5 pjn Monday • Friday Please can the Bary(iourilyPlartngl)epartmerrtat|269^ T Pb County of M wl prowte necessaryfyaauxtary aids and services, h such of Barry County Records and Agreement for Extension soners for toe hearing impaired and amfirtapes of printed materiab being corwJered at the meeting, to rtWduals with disabiities at toe meeting/ heaing upon ten (10) days notice to toe Carty of Barry.Wividualswithifc- rtbes requring auriSary aids or services short contact tie Carty of Barry 2018 acknowledged on JULY 30, 2018, and recorded on AUGUST 8. 2018. in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-007643. bv wribno a toe following: Eric Zicga. County Administrator. 220 West ^te Street, Hastings, Mictegan 49058, (^) 945-1284. Linda Perin City Clerk CyntiaL White. Barry County Derk of a Mortgage dated DECEMBER 14. 2020, executed on JANUARY 19,2021, by servicer and on DECEMBER 28. NOTICE (ALL AS FORECLOSURE instrument NO. 2021-000966. of Barry County Records, DEBT on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE NINETY SEVEN AND 22/100TH8 ($141,397.22) DOLLARS MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF including interest at (4,75000%) percent per annum ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by PARTY said mortgage or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be hereby given that on the date and time stated above, foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some the undersigned will sell at public auction, to ^e highest part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM so as aforesaid due on said mortgage, and all other legal a.mVp.m. on December 05,2024. The amount due on the costs, charges and expenses including the said attorney's mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing fee, also any sum or sums which may be paid by the the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle undersigned, necessary to protect their interest in the the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. premises, which said premises are described as follows; A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either OF MICHIGAN, to wit; LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR CHASE’S of which may charge a fee for this information. Default COLLECTOR. WE ARE FORECLOSING THE AHEMPTiNG TO MORTGAGE AT THE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON mortgage made by Connie L. Wilson and Scott E. Wilson of PAGE 1, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY PART OF SAID LOT Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community 1, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID Credit Union dated the 6th day of June, 2023, and recorded LOT; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 45 MINUTES Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, EST1^.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 2023, Document No. 2023-005853 of the Barry County EAST 86.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES at the date of this notice, for principal of $47,396.09 plus 20 MINUTES WEST 132 FEET TO BEGINNING. ALSO accrued interest at 14.02000% percent per annum. Which LOTS 843, 844, 845, 846 AND 847 OF THE CITY, said premises are described as follows; All that certain FORMERLY VILLAGE piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Bellevue, in TO OF RECORDED HASTINGS, ACCORDING THEREOF, EXCEPT the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT as follows to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 10, 937; THENCE NORTH 4 RODS; THENCE EAST 8 LINKS TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, BEING DESCRIBED FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 16 AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS, 17 LINKS, TO THE WEST SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13 LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE OF SAID SECTION 10,607.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF WEST 4 RODS 17 LINKS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF LOTS 843, AND 844 00 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG OF THE cm. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, TO THE SOUTH ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 42 NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 937 OF THE CITY OF MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH HASTINGS; THENCE NORTH 1 CHAIN; THENCE EAST 8 LINE 1660.71 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 17 LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 756.16 FEET; THENCE 4 CHAINS: THENCE EAST 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS TO NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH PERPENDICULAR TOT HE EAST LINE SAID SECTION ON THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET 4 CHAINS TO 10, 1661.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE WEST EXCEPT THE SOUTH 305 FEET THEREOF. Commonly 1 CHAIN ANO 17 LINKS TO THE BEGINNING. MORE known as: 11720 Guy Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 Tax ID: THE PLAT COMMONLY KNOWN AS; 617 W. GREEN ST, HASTINGS, 01-010-010-30 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned responsible to the person who buys the property at the in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date damaging the property during the redemption period. The of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, redemption period shall be six months from the date of pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance responsible to the person who buys the property at the with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October damage to the property during the redemption period. 31, 2024 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, KAREN L ROWSE-OBERLE (P41893) ATTORNEY FOR Weinberg & Reis Co., LRA. 5990 West Creek Road. Suite MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST CLAIR 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-51 SHORES, Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 10-31-2024 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 24-000979-1 (10-31)(11-28) (10-31)(11-21) Public Hearing HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Proposed 2025 Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday November 12 at 6:30 pm at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2025 Township General Fund, Library and Sewer Fund Budgets as part of its regular meeting. The Board may not adopt the proposed 2025 budgets until after the public hearing. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for inspection by appointment with the Clerk. Anita S Mennell, Clerk 269-948-9690 office Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF A 2020, by borrower, recorded on JANUARY 25, 2021, in COUNTIES) Brett Bremer Sports Editor Byron Center was the better team Tuesday. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball learn was bested 25-11, 25-12, 25-12 by the Bulldogs in the semifinal round oflheMHSAA Division 1 District al East Kentwood High School Tuesday. Byron Center wil 1 face Caledonia in the district final tonight, Nov. 7, back at East Kentwood High School. The Caledonia girls beat the host Falcons in three sets in their semifinal match-up Tuesday. The Fighting Scots won their first conference championship ever this season and took a two-set win at a tournament over the Bulldogs this fall and won both of their meetings in the OK Green Conference in tightly-contested matches. Byron Center built good-sized leads early in each of the three sets against TK. **They cover the floor very, very well. They had some hard hitlers that just got up over the top of our blocks, and we weren’t able to capitalize and slow that down,” TK head coach Tia Cross said. She said her team had a few great ral­ lies with the Bulldogs, and was pleased with the way her girls got in behind their hitters and picked up some balls defensively. PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29952-NC Hon. William Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St.. Ste. f 3''' ✓ 1^ n II ft ■ 4* Dr^ II/ •J" S'. .4 SinuBOCS JL' yi * 4 Crc*^ V>r < jjrtie tab ■i. close. . .‘-23 UffT KENT S'"*' t 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent's name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at FC01, 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Doherty to change the name of Regan Claire VanDyke to Ryder Claire VanDyke. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 5, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Gerald Keyzer and Sara Keyzer, husband and wife as Joint Tenants Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); CITIZENS BANK NA f/k/a RBS CITIZENS NA Date of Mortgage; October 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 27, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $183,992.04 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot(s) 69 of Misty Ridge No. 3 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 723 Green Meadows Dr, Middleville. Ml 49333- 8146 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 7, 2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 Sina* I* * f tff Xi >- «R 5^5 s 1 l1 SUB ColliB* BSt. 1 < 4 It «■ -uu M - -»k- ► assist Thornapple Kellogg freshman Abby Hoebeke flips an attack over Cara Crittendon (7) and the Byron Center block during their MHSAA Division 1 District opener at East Kentwood High School Tuesday, Nov. 5. Photo gj3-r»lPM.T»33 "rseset 21 by Brett Bremer THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER B. WALKER and SHANNON J. WALKER, Mortgagors, to First National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded November 17 2004, in Instrument Number 1137316, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $80,747.63, including interest at 9.95% per annum. Said premises are situated in Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T4N, R9W: thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North approximately 12 rods to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress over the currently established road, except that part deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport. Ml 49325. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required by MCL 600,3241 a(c) expires, whichever is later. The redemption period further may be shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sate by advertisement, J® ‘.£3^11X1 BiW E ia ,_.Z. “5 ™ - a* .?***«■ f4 »*• •«* 1 A 1 SSts I I ' V ri I pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the Bl k-.—• t I * It t foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: October 24, 2024 Randall T LeVasseur P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates. PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 , A 2i < Sc'' 4 (1O-24)(11-14) ♦ r t 1 hearing regarding 1544690 (11-07)(11-28) I. "f>ojans fall to^ Byron Center in D1 District semi’s PifpoK 1^ to ered a wM mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing A potential purchaser is erxxiuraged to contact the county Bvy (^ Pten^ CMe Iknter SP472Q24 - Cut Mite Iv Hanm CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212. that the following mortgage (hl purchaser to tree and dear ownership ol the property. M conduct a ptelc heartng fcf under section 3212 ol the revised judicature act of 1961, the highest bid at the sale does not automabcalfy entitle www.HastingsBanner .com • ♦ 4 S' �k "SS M 1 e s 'S?C''’it">‘i ^1 SPORTS : 's ' I Thursday, November 7, 2024 ^''1)1*'^^ All ►"■AL;, y wvvw.HastingsBanner.com 9 _ 4 ■s 1 •K Local girls end day on MIS medal stand Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Outside of a test drive on the NA­ SCAR track, Saxons don’t get much faster at Michigan International Speed­ way in Brooklyn than Caroline Randall and Brandon Simmons were Saturday. Randall, a sophomore, won her second all-state medal with a school-record time of 18 minutes and 36.8 seconds that put her in 20th place in the Division 2 girls’ race during the MHS?5lA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at MIS. Simmons had the second fastest time a Hastings guy has ever had at MIS in the final race of his senior season. He placed 70th in the D2 boys' race with a time of 16:28.4. Trista Straube previously held the HHS girls’record with a time of 18:39.9 which she recorded at the 2012 Portage Invitational Randall was 29th at the state finals as a freshman, but missed her freshman var­ sity track season with some health issues that kept her mostly sidelined between March and August. When she joined her Saxon cross country teammates her big goal was just to get back to MIS. She didn’t run a varsity race this season until the Oct. 1 Otsego Bulldog Invitational. wanted to celebrate this accomplishment and really didn’t push placement at the state meet too much,” Hastings head coach Steve Collins said. “But we could see at practice that she was primed for a fast time and she modified that goal as she approached the big day to go for the school record.” He liked how consistent she was with her mile splits. She was at 6:02 her first mile, 5:59 her second and then 6:00 at the ^sw •S'H - Ch p, ’ C c r ’ * ’S*' V* . Il stir.' 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Randall earned all-state honors for the second consecutive year with her 20th-place finish. Photo >■ e A. > .. A art! clear «?* 1 « s J « 4» -III »• 9M WJ'ScflS’iBa'ttm e• •’gese(s?e: I ** .<• XR€=5 .* I ■ ' UH ^s.'iCBniss V r aC by Brett Bremer 4 1 k I le/}' /Z/u 18^ : 1 w* I i A ^1 H *z > >w » L ■I i I — -V «r-»i s. A T Saxon senior Brandon Simmons (1641) works his way through the crowd of runners during the opening stretch of the Division 2 boys' race Saturday Nov. 2, during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Photo by Brett Bremer three-mile mark in the 3.1 -milerace (5K). Randall was one of two local girls very familiar with the MIS course racing Saturday. Thomapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews, a four-time state qualifier, earned all-state honors for the first time and set a new personal record time of 18:44.5 to place 26th The top 30 at the finals earn all-state medals, and Crews was just shy of that group with a 34th-place finish as a fi'eshman. That was her top finish at the finals until Saturday. “Being all-state is something Ava has wanted from the first time she was on the starting line as a freshman,” TK girls’ coach Sam Wikinson said. “She was 34th her first year, 58th her second year, 59th her third year and by this point she was feeling a little discouraged, but also still determined. She has worked really hard every year, but she added a little spice this summer with additional mileage and intensity, as well as adding more into her training during the season. She has always been driven, but she seemed even more determined this year. She really wanted to see what she could do and wanted to raise her own bar. “Although it was her final attempt at get­ ting all-state in cross country, I don’t think she felt a panic, but she did have a sense of urgency or additional determination. “I am proud of her and I am thrilled for her, but on some level I am also relived that she was able to reach her goal, because even though she put in all the work, she raced the race, and she earned everything she has accomplished, I would have felt like I let her down if she hadn’t reached this goal.” In her fourth try, she was 41.7 seconds faster than she had ever been before on the course at MIS on Saturday. Wilkinson said all the work included summers, time in the weight room, time in practice, and work in meets. “She developed herself into an amaz­ ing athlete,” he said. Thomapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma and Hastings senior Brandon Simmons don’t have the MIS history that Crews and Randall have, but they both well in their first trip to the finals for the Division 2 boys’ competition. Draaisma’s first appearance in the sUte finals ended the way Crews’ first did - chasing a medal and coming oh so close. Draaisma placed 37th with a time of 16:02.5. He was 13.7 seconds behind the last of the state medalists. Simmons wasn’t too far back of Draa­ isma, placing 70th in 16:28.4 “Brandon races differently,” coach Collins said. “He goes out “hot” and then lets others try to earn their place back. He got out in 5:04 (50th) for the first mile. I thought he might get caught up a little more and go out even faster, but he was able to stay in control. The second mile he ran a 5:27 and slipped to 73rd place. “But he maintained his composure, and we talked all week long about the last kilometer on the infield of the track, even going out to the fairgrounds and running the horse track out there to simulate that last 1000 meters. He was able to pick it up and finished his last mile in 5:23 picking off a few other runners to finish in 70th. “What a great finish to a great cross country career at Hastings.” Simmons is the only one of the group with his college plans officially set. He plans to run at Cornerstone University next year. While Simmons went out hard at the start, Freeland senior TJ Hansen, the defending Division 2 state champion, did it twice. He risked disqualification for having shorts on that didn’t match those ofhis Freeland teammates, and had to run much of that first thousand meters to get to the Freeland tent. With a couple hundred other guys at the start waiting for the gun, Hansen was able to get a ride with race officials back to his box. It turned out to be a solid warm-up, as Hansen ran to a Division 2 record time of 14:52.8 to win the state championship again and his fourth all-state medal. He spent much of the run with Marshall senior Jack Bidwell, the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference champion, right on his heels. The two were two were together at the two-mile mark before Hansen started to pull away. Bidwell finished as the state runner-up in 14:57.3. Forest Hills Eastern senior Henry Dix­ on was third in 15:04.2, but his Hawks and all the other teams in the field were well behind the Allendale boys in thefinal team standings. The Allendale team won the D2 state championship with 78 points ahead of Forest Hills Eastern 180, East Grand Rapids 200, Grand Rapids Chris­ tian 201, Alma 251, Holland Christian 254, Marshall 301, Gladwin 303, Fre­ mont 308 and Otsego 310 in the top ten. Randall had some competitors she’ll likely see many times over at MIS. She finished 20th overall, but was just ninth among the sophomore runners in the D2 girls race and there were a pair of freshmen in front of her too. St. Johns sophomore Ava Schafer set her PR and finished an undefeated season by winning the D2 girls’ race in 17:20.7. Otsego junior Emma Hoffman was the only girl even close with a run­ ner-up time of 17:31.0. The Goodrich girls won the team championship with 134 points. Zeeland East was the state runner-up with 150 points followed by Holland Christian 160, Grand Rapids Christian 166, Otsego 195, DeWitt 207, East Grand Rapids 275, Adrian 285, Spring Lake 303 and Freeland 317 in the top ten. o L >s. > » I A T t’*! 1 7*^ < * X Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews nears the finish line at the end of the Division 2 girls’ race Saturday. Nov. 2, during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Crews, a four-time cross country state qualifier, earned her first all-state medal with a 26th-place finish. Photo by Brett Bremer rii DK girls bested by Saranac in district opener S!i5s? 1*1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor iC*. t'^'- The Delton Kellogg varsity vol­ leyball team won’t get to add a dis­ trict championship to its Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference Central Division Championship this fall. The Saranac girls took a 25-20, 22-25, 27-25, 25-13 win over the Panthers in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Potterville High School Monday. Saranac was set to face host Pot­ terville in one of the two district semifinals planned for Wednesday, Nov. 6. The district’s top seed, Pe­ wamo-Westphalia, was set to face Maple Valley at Potterville in their semifinal match. Sophomores Claire Barker and Laana Hooker had eight kills each for Delton Kellogg in the district defeat, and senior Kierstyn Kokx added seven. Sophia Ferris and Bethany Butchbacker had two key aces each. Senior setter Claire We­ solowski had 29 assists. “Saranac beat us with our own moves,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said. “They were scrappy contenders, which we knew they would be, but they bested us with it. There were so many saves tft 1^ IF tir »* 'X«> f r A ■f ,4 ' • ♦ If .1 1 II V «»i «tl»k few? 9^ k VI 4I 4 k a •-R 4 I Jfe r * / H V I I f « I f 4 *«?■ Delton Kellogg freshman libero Rylee I Foreman (1) serves in the final set of / the Panthers' win over visiting ClimaxScotts Oct. 29. Photo by Perry Hardin by the Red Hawks, that we were scram­ bling to try to get anything down on their side of the court. We missed some serves, and I think nerves took over for our young squad.” The DK coach knows after losing a tough, close, third set there are a couple after that. I think desperation took over, 11 Thornton said. “The communica­ tion went down hill, and that's not for lack of trying or lack of strength, that’s survival. The instincts were there, but I think everyone thought it was on their shoulders. It’s not a one-person thing, and that’s what’s so hard about the end of the season in team sports - not everyone can be the hero. We just couldn’t string it together for our seniors this year, but I have no doubt that we’ll be back.” The Delton Kellogg girls closed out the 2024 regular season with a win last week, outscoring visiting Climax-Scotts 25-17,25-18, 25-20 in Delton. Coach Thornton said it was a nice topper on the end of the regular season. Wesolowski had 25 assists and a a pair of aces. She served 100 percent for the night. Kokx had ten kills and twoce aces. Jalin Lyons re­ corded 19 digs and added five kills. They’re a tough team, and we were able to get a few up on them and keep the lead,” Thornton said. “! have no doubt that we’d have some more W’s under our belt if we played the way we played against them consistently.” 4« »L^. Climax-Scotts' Holly Talbert (1) has an attack denied by Delton Kellogg’s Claire Wesolowski (7) and Keirstyn Kokx (17) during their regular season finale at Delton Kellogg High School Oct. 29. Photo by Perry Hardin ways things can go and she said the momentum didn’t go her team’s way I IM ♦ ♦ * 1 1 1 T / I 3*^ y- I t �r J I 10 I wv/w.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 7, 2024 J Saxons shut out Ionia In playoff opener I snagged out of the air following the first Hastings touchdown, but officials ruled that Mathis had leaped to catch the football and not gotten a foot back in bounds when he landed along the home bench. The Saxon coaches there didn’t necessarily agree with the deci­ sion. Early in the second quarter Ionia hoped it had ended a Saxon scor­ ing-threat with an interception on a fourth-and-8 throw by Saxon soph­ omore quarterback Mason Tossava, but Barnum got his arms in on the ball with the Bulldog defender as they fell to the turf. The simultaneous catch was awarded to Barnum and the Saxons, and Hastings was soon in the end zone with a 14-0 lead. “He’s just a dog,” Webb said of Barnum. “Headtop on two people. He’s just a dog, but that’s usual.” Frazer had two short touchdown runs for Hastings in the first half to start the scoring. Isaiah Wilson pow­ ered his way around the right side for a nine-yard TD late in the third quar­ ter as Hastings upped its lead to 27-0. Deondre Mathis put the finishing touches on the Hastings victory with a 43-yard TD run a minute into the fourth quarter. Wilson had a big night for the Saxons offensively too rushing 15 times for 108 yards and has gone over the 1,000yard mark for the season. Hastings fin­ ished with 223 yards on the ground as a team. The 22-yard lob from Tossava that Barnum wrestled away from the Bulldogs was the only passing comple­ tion of the night for the Saxons. Brett Bremer I 1 Sports Editor Saxon senior defensive lineman Isaac Friddle saw the ball hit the turf, and he swears the next thing he saw was fear. A bobbled punt snap by the Bulldogs deep in their own territory forced Ionia senior senior linebacker/ punter Parker Seidelman to tty and run away from his own goal-line, scoop up the ball and watch out for Friddle barreling down on him all al the same time early in the second hall Friday. Friddle, an all-state 215-pound wres­ tler, smothered Seidelman and then on the very next play Saxon running back Cardale Winebrenner nished into the end zone from eight yards out to turn what had been a 14-0 Saxon lead at the half to a 20-0 Saxon advantage inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings. The Saxons went on to a 35-0 win in their MHSAA Division 4 Pre­ District ballgame against the visiting Bulldogs, and will now face an unde­ feated Portland team in the MHSAA Division 4 District Finals next week­ end. The Raiders, with a junior filled roster, bested the Saxons in the district finals in Hastings a year ago. Hastings moves to 9-1 with the win while Ionia ends its season at 6-4. “It was pretty amazing,” Friddle said. “At first I thought we were not going to do well, but I had some hope in me, and that hope was able to help us beat Ionia.” Friddle and Co. up front for the Saxons, guys like Isaiah Wilson and Trapper Reigler, controlled the game Friday. The Bulldog ground game was mostly held to small chunks of yard­ age when it was going forward at all. Friddle said his bull rush was pret­ ty effective Friday night and staying disciplined and not jumping at the ball was something he worked hard on that paid off. “They got some good pressure on the quarterback. Coach Keller has worked with them really well with not getting too deep in the backfield and missing the backs.” Hastings II’ . I ,1 f I • t‘1r r /f •!*',’-<*'> tK ♦ r’ A / J t t h * u 4 f J I* a I .1 Si !9ib I 4 I V 5 r ♦ L rM r ’fc' * J .Ti.: r* T' .I r ’SV f Hastings senior running back Isaiah Wilson finds a hole between blocks from teammates Cardale Wlnebrenner (left) and Grady Reed (right) during their Division 4 playoff win over visiting Ionia Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Photo by Brett Bremer unit, but sophomores Jack Webb and Spencer Wilkins are key components back there too. Webb was happy to keep the “0” on the Bulldogs’ side of the scoreboard Friday, saying “it just looks better.” Webb said the big focus for the defensive backs was slowing down Bulldogs senior receiver Spencer Tooker. “I think we did a pretty good job of shutting him down, and then the other thing was the QB runs and the QB draws and I think we executed pretty good,” Webb added. They made some good reads,” Murphy said. '‘They got a lot of really good reps this week in practice, and the schemes were something they could handle.” “For the last three weeks they have really had to grow up, especially the defensive backs. They have had to grow up quite a bit. With the passing tree that Coldwater came in with it gave us a lot of issues. That has been their focus and they took it personally. They had a lot to prove to themselves. Not to the team or anybody else, but just to each other that they’re capable. They did a really good job ±e last cou­ ple of weeks taking care of business.” Reigler had six total tackles and Friddle had five for the Saxon defense. They had three tackles for loss between them and half a sack each. Jayse Peterson led the Saxon defense with ten total tackles and a fumble recovery after teammate Jett Barnum knocked a ball out of the hands of a Bulldog receiver early on to set up the Saxons’ for their first score of the bailgame. Turnovers that were and the turn­ overs that weren’t were a big part of the bailgame. David Jiles had one of his patented pooch kicks up the sideline that Mathis raced onto and head coach Jamie Murphy said of his defensive linemen, “so they get through and kind of come down what he calls the trench, like the heels of the defensive linemen, and they do a great job of doing that. Friddle is a kid that nobody wants to block in practice, him and Trapper and Isaiah Wilson, they’re D-linemen that nobody likes blocking practice because they work hard every single play. If you take a play off, they’re going to make you pay.” Bulldog junior quarterback Nolan Hart, with a couple sacks against his rushing total, was held to 10 rushes for 15 total yards. He was pressured often when trying to pass by the Saxon front, and when he have some time the young Saxon secondary held up well. For the night he was just 4-of-14 passing for 55 yards. “We wanted to make sure we took care of the run and they had to throw the ball,” Murphy said. “When teams have to throw the ball, we seem to do better.” That defensive backfield defending against the pass is a young one. The senior Dre Mathis leads that defensive backfield and makes the calls for the u c To Kelly Browii and Bcllabay Realty '•■ hl 4 I I' !• t ft ‘4. jT' ( L • I 1 A r-* I r I •••I I I 4 J r I V ii ii*’ t . 1^-’: I ) •'rlV-? r I XI k i I r* •ft I 7 I rrt * r r •f h iiC * £W 1 MIOq 1 4 1 I i tr •(*5* -■f c * V I r. r •I X t I ,4. I Li Si J1 Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy awaits a decision from officials on whether or not his Saxons successfully recovered an on-side pooch kick during the first quarter of their win over Ionia in the opening round of the Division 4 state postseason tournament Friday in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer & ;J It r 1 "W / 1 I. % «LJ h r^ Hr k A ■i. HBWipa.-"*- •, I* r Mi \. .'1 J; ( 4 ' v3 I t'.< a !• 1&' 1 '"4 1 f *« •Lk /. ■ 1 4 X’ • « lA s i»r« '4 .1 I kVj i <1. . I.k . I. ** la I "o __ 517-983-0954 - '.i^. •J r / •in :> • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation ,i v'i- 4 free Estimates Q > ,• t start Saving Today -* Use Spray Foam Hastings senior defensive lineman Isaac Friddle pulls down Ionia senior punter Parker Seidelman near the Bulldogs’ own goal-line during the Saxons’ 35-0 win over the visiting Bulldogs in their MHSAA Division 4 Pre-District game inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday, Nov. 1, Photo by Brett Bremer i I r* . * 9 5^ T’ '£. AA s t N J1 . f. •<» f_L. 'y 9 4 I. V ■ . K xs 'J i I 4i**‘ V— s' <*• ’ A I ’’A* K ____ c t^TW .4 ’•t* Al «* 9 ' J >S / Z1 I tf wr • -• I -* I’T'. I JI •« A O'. _ I* •J •V ’s A i f < Coh3ra.+vilatiohS om tke, wih So-xom! T 9 Fk For Sponsoring our Pre Game Tailgate Party at the Saxon Spirit Bus For our Playoff Game on November 1", against Ionia *x I t r > J I rr 4 • i-. 6 t X f 1 f *x r. . / ■ I I. A. �\1& v" • ■ I 1» Rk J I 1 f 4 Ji www.HastingsBanner. com THE HASTINGS BANNER 11 Thursday, November 7, 2024 gets first postseason win in five seasons n i 9O « tt F r « Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'll s postseason to-do list Monday at Otsego High School. The Hastings varsity volleyball team won a district match for the first time since 2019 taking a 3-1 win over Allegan in the MHSAA Division 2 District opener. Hastings clawed out of a one-set hole against the Tigers, and the Saxons really had to pick up their game to avoid being two sets down. Allegan won the night’s opening set 25-17 and then built a double-digit lead in the middle of set number two. The Tigers led 17-7 and eventually 19-10 before the Saxon rally began with a kin by senior Jordan Milanowski in the middle of the net. That gave the serve to Saxon senior libero Liliana Fox who five straight service points with the help of big kills from Milanowski and senior outside hitter Rachael Hewitt. Hastings had the deficit down tot \ 1 J ■>* F ► A > * V ‘ i * '&4« X k lead throughout. “We had a couple mental blocks I think with some of our players,” coach Slaughter said of the first-set troubles. I think they felt the pressure a little bit. They were struggling to push through that a bit. That just goes with some of the youth on our team. We have a lot of young girls that are out on the court. We pulled up Gabby Juskewiz from JV to replace Hannah Sorensen who is not able to be here. We have two sophomores out on the court a lot, a lot of juniors, and our seniors kind of take turns on the net hitting. It is young out there. We re working on stepping up in our leadership, and that happened in the rest of the sets where we were able to pull it out, especially the second set where we came back from the bad deficit. We saw our leadership from Rachael Hewitt, and Jordan Milanowski really started to step it up. They both share time on the net and when one came in the next one led. And Liliana in the back row.” She said those seniors did a good job of being vocal and staying positive between sets too. Fox said the Tigers threw some tough serves at them. Fox had 52 passes on the night and a team high three aces of her own. “I love the girls, we all get along really well and it is really nice having a group of girls that you can depend on. It is a good team because we all love each other a lot,” Fox said. Milanowksi smacked eight kills and Hewitt had 11. Gurtowsky put up 20 assists. Fox said sophomore Bella Friddle had some great attacks at the net too throughout the night. Now that they have snapped the tenyear district match drought, the Saxons headed into the district semifinals on Wednesday (Nov. 6) back in Otsego with the ultimate goal of winning the program’s first district championship since 1979 this week. The Saxons were set to face Plainwell Wednesday in the second semifinal of the night. Top-seed­ ed Otsego was slated to face Hopkins in the district’s other semifinal match. The district final is planned for to­ night, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. The Saxons ticked the first box on their I jW bp*, ?r I V « W’'* f’i: n* 55S; '■£j» JNS > 1 1 <« * 4 1 • 1- « V. » ^^ker. K, ‘Ithini "'Hiid Win The Saxons' Riley Gurtowsky (clockwise from bottom). Gabby Juskewiz Jordan Milanowski, Liliana Fox, Isabel Gee and Bella Riddle celebrate winning match point against Allegan in the MHSAA Division 2 District ooener at Otsego High School Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer I mo^ I ■A / Ij? •'m .'fi > 19-16 and eventually evened ±e set at 21-21 on a kill by senior Isabel Gee in the middle of the net. One of the finest points of ±e night for the Saxons, a set­ point for the Tigers, ended in a dig by Milanowski, an assist from junior setter Riley Gurtowsky and a kill from Hewitt at the left side to tie the set again at 2424. A couple miscues by Allegan later and Hastings took a 26-24 win. “We worked togethermore, definitely, and we had more intensity, and we had more drive to want to win,” Fox said of her team’s push in the second set. “Sometimes we get a little frantic, but then we just smoothed it out. We start talking more, communicating and then we had better sets, better passes and started smacking it down, hammering it down.” The Saxons followed up those first two sets with a 25-21 win in set number three and a 25-22 win in set number four - both sets that the Saxons mostly held a slim !«xl, n rr u -''niadec^ ' W l<,; t ■i i I 1 1 ,1- r • . { 9 !f> ’‘wit'***, r «r * I * I i 1 9 I ♦1 » I ®?usaiot focus and 104il ‘9; as h • ■- U- 2 ■®Mde^'‘'otheteamor®taS mJ ’^a&fira’^eachothfftlatiiej'itapij^ Saxon senior Jordan Milanowski (7) goes up to try and slow down an attack by Allegan sophomore Kamaraye Christman during the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament Monday at Otsego High School. Photo by Brett Bremer f htV'L, *1 d weeii aiag® KtWflftoiajQcj^ . 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Onsted senior Mitchell Hiatt was the individual champion in the boys’ Divi­ sion 3 race at MIS Saturday. He won in 15:15.5. ReedCitysenior A ugu st Roh de was the runner-up in 15:32.2. The team title went to Traverse City St. Francis which finished the day with 86 points led by freshman Riley Pattinson who was tenth overall and sophomore William Ready who was 11th. The St. Francis team had four guys among the top 30 state medalists. Saugatuck was second with 1 'll points ahead of Ithaca 180, Lumen Christi 246, Hanover-Horton 270, Benzie Central 283, Central Montcalm 290, Pewa­ mo-Westphalia 294, Lansing Catholic 306 and Grand Rapids Covenant Chris tian 308 in the top ten. Lansing Ca±olic won the Division 3 girls’ team title with 136 points led by fi-eshman Josie Bishop who was 20th individually. Pewamo-Westphalia was second with 147 points followed by Central Montcalm 157, Traverse City St. Francis 159, Ithaca 226, Benzie Central 251, Muskegon West Michigan Christian 256, Hart271, Jackson Lumen Christi 272 and Leslie 301 in the top ten. Central Montcalm senior Kyah Hoff­ man was the girls’ individual champion with a time of 17:31.6. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory senior Eliza Bush was sec­ ond in 17:50.2. —w Brett Bremer Sports Editor He just keeps getting faster. Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden smashed his personal record by 20 seconds with a time of 16 minutes 41.4 seconds in the Division 3 boys’ race at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan Interna­ tional Speedway in Brooklyn Saturday * •X I K 4 I 4' I s* I ♦ xt 1 morning. Madden placed 56th overall, just about 26 seconds behind the last of the state medalists, to close out his first varsity cross country season. He was six minutes faster than he was in his first two high school races back in August. On the all-time list of fastest cross country guys at Delton Kellogg, Madden now sits seventh. His run Saturday was the fastest ever by a Panther at Michi­ gan Internationa! Speedway where the MHSAA Finals moved in 1996. At first I played football, since I was in like fifth grade,” Madden said. “I had never run cross country. I was going to my freshman year, but then 1 stuck to football. This year I wanted to switch it up a bit. It is long. I never ran 3.1 miles ever. I just had never done that. It is so long and at first I didn’t want to.” He wasn’t sure he’d made the right choice after the first couple meets of the season which he finished in about 21:41. “My first couple meets, it was too slow. It was too much. I was just gassed,” Madden said. His next race, the big Under ±e Lights Invite at South Christian, he was about a minute faster. By the time he was three or four races into the season he started to find some more enjoyment in tackling a 5K course. Madden was under 20 minutes for the first time in the beginning of Septem­ ber and under 18 before the end of the month. A massive boost in confidence, came when he placed 20th with a time of 17:36.1 at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship Oct. 10. “Winning feels good,” he said. p. >#w I • fl I k f I i « fl I ( I 1 *■« 9 **« r I fl • ♦ I I •« C. fl K • ’<?/ S*; »; 1 A 5 'S. .i I I /■?W I * * fl ; it r • -G 1 t" si i 4 » 4 « < I •' • I • * ft. rv 'Sh' 1 ■ F^1 9 9l j • / -fl s .ry 1 A I r. « Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden nears the finish line at the end of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. He placed 56th overall, and had the best time ever by a DK runner on the MIS course. 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File photo by Karen Turko-Ebright I nmiiiil 4 I 7 S 11016 4 t a. / 1 I f I* .A 1 f •. < :1 ■ -S' t I .. 9^ u c* tJ____ •* 1 yfl I - > V I 5* T- * (\ Il # ■I- 55 5= a* t I 4 *• « I ? I * ** r ► A 0^^ F- I £ Z '"?5 *.» B « TEb/ s h St# - — t » —I 4> i V’^'f ' * , ir*.- Fx r 1 L' ri *feI x. Aa* r I ■ r « .5 ? I 1 f 5 J . n s . .1 • '-W 1 ^5* ' ■ •F > A Members of the American Legion Post 45 prepare to fire a three-volley salute in honor of service members this Veterans Day. Photos by Molly Macleod z*•.K 1 e I b SLAGEL WINS ANOTHER CONFERENCE DIVING TITLE PAGE 11 BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 I Spend it here. Keep it here. f SUBSCRIBE YDUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 9I >■ II ss >B\ I Sv ''•12 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. IL k 'I II V si d I J 103104.092 « 12^te< I r t K' ♦ ♦ ♦ » I Vt •' 4 1 OWE —— « X ♦ I •--****r J. ♦ ♦ 2^ '1 THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 •*41’ . t 1 r< I W6 I « V I 1 1 I I r I I 1 ft” SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM to X 4*. I* s A ,'f^ I e LAJ r fc «» ■' I S * J* B» I ■f -I % 4 '"■y .■7 7 I t J I rI • I * t 4 I • A-' 1 *Jr o * w <4. J > f? f F' ,■ It «* t-r 1 L L . ♦**•*•.' w *« r’ 'I 4 az B*. . •• a I I J r the INTERESTS OF Molly Macleod Editor Some of music’s biggest names are traveling to the Barry Expo Center this summer for a two-day music festival. Rock the Country, a traveling music festival that stops in 10 small towns each year, announced this week Hastings will be the destination of the festival June 13-14,2025. The festival will also be making stops in Louisiana, Ten­ nessee, Missouri, Florida, Penn­ sylvania, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Dakota and South Carolina this summer. Headlining June’s shows are Michigan’s own Kid Rock, along with Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Travis Tritt. Also performing in Hastings this summer will be Big & Rich, Gavin Adcock, Mark Chesnutt, Sammy Kershaw, Deana Carter, Little Texas, Hudson West­ brook and Logan Crosby. Afroman and Dee Jay Silver will be on hand for “Throwback Happy Hour” DJ sets, too. The Barry Expo Center is no stranger to hosting music festi­ vals. It hosted the Fair Ground Festival in 2023 and 2024, a fe­ male-forward indie music festival organized by the Thomapple Arts Council. Though the Fair Ground Festival is on hold for 2025, orga­ nizers plan a return in 2026. Unlike the Fair Ground Festival, Rock the Country spans two days. Festivalgoers are invited to camp at the fairgrounds throughout the festival. Tickets are on presale now at rockthecountry.com/hastings-mi. Single-day general admission passes start at $89.99; weekend passes cost $139.99. Parking passes cost $30 per day. Camping and hotel reservations can be made there, too. American Legion celebrates veterans at annual ceremony Molly Macleod Editor The sun shined through on the Veterans Memorial at Tyden Park in Hastings on Monday as the Hastings American Legion Post 45 conducted its annual ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans. Summer Robinson, a Navy veteran, spoke on the significance of Veterans Day on Monday. Robinson works as a veteran’s navigator at the Barry County Mental Health Authority. She also serves as first vice commander of the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. Robinson gave a brief history of the origins of Veterans Day. Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was established on Nov. 11, 1918, at the conclusion of World War 1. In 1954, President Dwight renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day and established the holiday that celebrates ail American veterans. “In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, the American Legion led an All Veterans Day cel­ ebration in Emporia, Kansas, which was seen as the spark that led the movement for November II to be a day to remember every American who honorably served in the military,” said Robinson. See LEGION on 2 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street HastirpEvoTEB 1^068 Hastings chosen as site for twoday music festival this summer Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer Barty Township Police are investigating a breakin at the locally owned Smith & Doster Auto Repair, 114 N. Grove St., Delton. It happened at the last standing building after the central part of the business, the car and show­ room, was destroyed by fire last Monday, Nov. 4. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Baity' Township Police, at this time, are follow­ ing up on several tips from the community. Police report that a witness observed a vehicle leaving the scene Monday morning, Nov. 11, at approximately 6:15 a.m. The vehicle is described as a white SUV-style car, towing a small trailer with one headlight. Barry Township Chief of Police Jenny Johnson is asking that anyone with information on the breaking and entering or information regard­ ing the vehicle call the Barry Township Police Department at 269-623-5512 or Barry County Central Dispatch at 269-948-4800 ext. 1. The Banner and Reminder will continue with updates to this story as they become available. I I - J PAGE 12 $1.5 ■ Barry Township Police seeking information on white SUV b 1 L • f s r M Thursday, November 14 2024 Thieves break in at remaining Smith & Doster building mH b I www.HastingsBanner.com 4 X > 4 THE HASTINGS VOL. 170, NO. 29 UNDEFEATED RAIDERS REMOVE SAXONS FROM PLAYOFFS A PAGE 4 PAGE 2 '^9 f I F* 4 I �I ,i / > * 4* Thursday, November 14, 2024 i Salaries set for chief deputies Molly Macleod fund department head non-represented pay scale. In October, four of the six Barry Coun­ ty chief deputies were union members. In order to comply with state statute, the county must set these chief deputies’ salaries at the beginning of each year. “The crux of the issue is the chief deputies serve at will to the elected of­ ficials. We’re talking six positions here: treasurer, clerk, drain commissioner, sheriff, prosecuting attorney and the Editor Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to set the salaries for three chief deputies of coiinty elected officials. The move comes aftercounty officials were informed they were not comply­ ing with statute when setting salaries for the chief deputies. Previously, the chief deputies’ salaries were set either by the union contract or per the general of a body function. Arlene Willis, 84, died of inju­ ries suffered in the crash, while her daughter, 60-year-old Susan Alcala of Middleville, was injured. According to a preliminary investi­ gation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, a line of vehicles was headed east on Dowling Road where the lead vehicle was pullingatrailerand slowing down to turn right into a driveway. At the same time, a black Buick behind the trailer, driven by Alcala, was turning left into a gravel pit driveway. Brooks was driving a Ford Maverick in the same direction when she attempted to pass Staff Writer A 19-year-old Delton woman has been charged with causing a crash in June that killed a Middleville wom­ an and injured another in Baltimore Township. Kylee Lynn Brooks has been charged with four criminal counts, including reckless driving causing death, in the June 14 crash on Dowling Road, west of M-37. Brooks is also charged with a moving violation causing death, reck­ less driving causing serious impair­ ment of a body function and moving violation causing serious impairment Mother and child from Woodland killed in Sunday crash of Editor At the Barry County Animal Shelter, it’s raining cats and dogs. Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Two Seven Oh, Inc., the shelter is making a dent in feral cat populations across the county. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners accepted the grant on behalfofthe shelter on Tuesday. Barry County Animal Shelter Director Morgan Pelham was present at last week’s committee of the whole meeting and gave commissioners an overview ofhow the grant supports the shelter’s trap, neuter and release (TNR) program). The grant will help make TNR more affordable for homeowners in Barry County. Residents who opt in for the program can receive $112 per female cat for vet care. Male cats get $75 from the A 36-year-old woman and her 17-month-oId baby were tragically killed on Sunday, Nov. 10, after a single-car accident in Caledonia. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. According to a press release from the- sheriff’s office, the father, a' 40-year-old from Woodland, was driving the pickup truck westbound on 84th Ave in Caledonia, west of Thomapple River Drive. His wife was believed to be tending to their baby in the backseat, unbuckled, when the truck hydroplaned and hit an embankment. The mother and baby were ejected from the vehicle. KCSO reports an off-duty emer­ J to 'tk KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! Molly Macleod Editor Authorities are searching for a Delton man who suffers from de­ mentia. Michael John Hodge, 76, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 8. The Michigan State Police Fifth District < is assisting WF local author­ ities with the search. Locals have formed search parties, too, in efforts Michael Hodge to find the missing man. Hodge was last seen in the area of Harrington Road and Kingsbury Road in Delton. He is believed to be on foot and wearing a black fleece jacket. Troopers said his family is con­ cerned about his well-being. Anyone with any information on Hodge’s whereabouts is asked to call Barry County Central Dis­ patch, 269-948-4800, or MSP’s Wayland Post at 269-792-2213. the slower vehicles ahead of her and crashed into the turning Alcala vehicle. Willis, who was a passenger in the Buick, was taken to a hospital where she later died. Brooks was scheduled to appear for a probable cause hearing in the case on Wednesday morning, but Judge Mi­ chael Schipper adjourned the hearing until Dec. 4 to give the defense more time to put together its case. Brooks faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the reckless driving causing death charge. She is currently free on a $3,000 bond. grant, and pregnant cats receive $132. Bull Creek Veterinary Service is team­ ing up with the shelter to perform the procedures and necessary care. Pelham said the shelter receives the grant each year. It is used to spay and neuter between 250 to 350 cats each year, depending on how many male or female cats are brought in. TNR programs typically involve a homeowner humanely trapping a feral cat before bringing it to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Feral cats will often be ear-tipped or tat­ tooed on their bellies to show they have feeen neutered already. Once they are -.A A A ** 5 1 Jg THE HASTINGS BANNER ViEWL»i»i*0' enxm Professional Events Grand Rapids Symphony; HoUday Pops | Wed, 12/11/2417:00pm c. ' ibe i r ilf 4 J** > •ije^ l1 V 3? ?SES^ t iPF*- A® »v0f s** 0 ***^'‘^’ ) r***i ♦ □3T ** Ri rf j<3:u33-r done at the vet, the cats are dropped off where they were picked up from minus the equipment to make more cats. Commissioner Mike Callton remarked on the booming feral cat populations in fS^i 9n»* '.gE «'^ « > h «rfi £f<* *t' ■ jijiisajx 55 « * r I 4 * T-Ttfae s; *• t r •A» ^.?',TaLWP ii£3TjL* '3^telCS’’jSK;'Iy* ?22^tee-^Eii LEGION American Legion over a half-century ago still holds true today. “While those responsibilities may have shifted and evolved with each genera­ tion, the love for this country is a com­ mon thread that bonds veterans from the earliest days of our nation’s founding to those serving today,” said Robinson. Robinson’s words were followed by a three-volley salute, fired by American Legion members. “Every day is Veterans Day,” said past Post 45 Commander Barry Wood. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t say ‘thank you’ to the families of our veterans. When a veteran is deployed, if the veteran is serving, the family is serving also.” Continued from Page 1 Wednesdays Other Events ticket sales (closed 11/27) HHS FaU Play 111/22/24,7:00pm 111/23/24,2:00pm I IS Collage Concert | Thur, 12/5/241 Robinson read excerpts from the American Legion’s visions for the holiday as it was being established 70 years ago. “Veterans Day, like the Armistice Day of before, will forever remain a day of remembrance. Remembrance for those who have placed their love with God and country, devotion to liberty and freedom above even life itself. But also, it should be a day of rejoicing. Rejoicing that American manhood and womanhood always have measured up to those responsibilities,” Robinson read. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 4 ' jr /1'*: Woodland and Nashville, both villages he represents. Callton asked Pelham what the process is for Barry County residents utilizing the grant. “Basically, the process is you stop in and schedule an appointment before you even trap the cat,” said Pelham. “(This is) just in case we don’t have an appointment the day you trap the cat, so you can plan to trap the cat for that appointment. We (the animal shelter) meet you up at Bull Creek to get you signed in and everything and drop the cat off. We pick the cat up at Bull Creek.” Pelham said that the grant approved on Tuesday will fund two to three months of spay and neuter appointments already filled by the waiting list. “This is not for your house pets, this is for feral cats,” said Board Chair Dave Jackson. fnmacleod@fnihomepaper.com HASTINGS PERFORMING Am CBNTBR MS (Jhoir Concert | Tue, 12/17/241 .3 5L gency room doctor witnessed the crash and attempted to provide medical care. The father is uninjured. MS Band Concert | TTic, 12/10/241 f. > *1? e Molly Macleod Editor e* « P r Animal shelter receives $10K grant forTNR program Molly Macleod '4 .if'*"’' Authorities search for Delton man with dementia Delton woman charged in June fatal crash Greg Chandler * •’ I register of deeds. So their chief deputies are the six people who are impacted here,” said County Administrator Eric Zuzga last month. Commissioners voted on Tuesday to set the 2025 salaries for three chief deputies. The chief prosecuting at­ torney salary was set at $102,187.30; chief deputy county clerk was set at $61,683.92 and the undersheriff salary was set at $83,833.20. In other business on Tuesday, com­ missioners also voted to set road commissioner salaries at $5,000 on Tuesday. 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SjAi’ s k F Al, 1 'S 1s.S c 1 IT flfeL kn ^.1 ’IllBk s ' I* 1 fl Q f I A ‘X %<* f 1** ,■'<51 '«{.T"! Sb 'A £ u « I >• - If 5; , ■ III ’ > I ■%r ^'''65 SlD^ •K 2^ WhT *« > ‘Ct'S 4 > » : - 4. « Cxz ■k ‘‘Ssec;. I fetvoii a *4 a- ^li "Su,,; P'^ejst,’^CUlsf! 16, I 1 w “““ITWusitli'e tr ':“ *esai} k. r-’r ‘fstkcjiup *-•- b< I Two years ago, Gina Johnsen land­ ed her first government gig when voters in and around Bany County elected her to represent District 78 in the Michigan State House of Representatives. Despite the successful campaign, the Lake Odessa Republican’s excitement was a bit tempered as that same elec­ tion handed power over every branch of state government to Democrats, which effectively drowned out the voices of both Johnsen and her fellow Republicans. State Democrats spent the next couple of years advancing their party’s agenda — at warp speed, at times. However, during last week’s General Election, Republicans were able to win back an advantage in the House of Representatives to finally give the And to come out from under unfunded party a bit of leverage in Lansing. The mandates that are bearing down on crop of Republicans elected into con­ them. One good example of this is trol includes Johnsen for her second with fire departments. The new regu­ term. lations are going to shut down a lot of I’m more hopeful than I have been our fire departments. It’s not conceiv­ for a while,” Johnsen told the Banner able that we can function as a society a week removed from her victory that way.” over Vermontville Democrat Christine Democrats in Lansing continue to Terpening. “We finally are going to get hold the trifecta of power through the the brakes back on bad legislation.” end of the year, which allows them to “The House majority means we work to advance last-minute agenda get to block some things, potentialitems. Johnsen said that, ly,” added Johnsen, who even this week, Congress represents a large swath of will be working on what she Barry County, including the considers to be bad legisla­ City of Hastings. “Although tion, including the National I can work with people on Popular Vote Compact. both sides of the aisle, we’re Democrats are working to not going to be giving up try to pass House Bills 4156 anything that’s important and s^a';(ft and 4440 that would make we’ve got to change some Gina Johnsen Michigan join the National things that have already been Popular Vote Compact, which set in motion.” binds the state’s presidential Until the new class of legislators is electors to the winner of the popular installed, Democrats in Lansing con­ vote instead of utilizing the electoral ■ ' tinue to hold a very thin 56-54 major­ college as it does now. This would ity in the State House — but it has only take effect if the same legislation been enough to send through much of is enacted by states that total 270 elec­ the legislation proposed by Democrat tor votes throughout the country. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and a However, 17 states and Washington Democratic Senate over the last couple D.C. already have these laws in place. of years. “This would be horrible,” Johnsen After the election, Republicans will said. “It would mean New York, Miami soon hold 58 seats. The party has and Los Angeles deciding everything selected Matt Hall of Richland to for the whole nation. You talk about serve as its next speaker of the house. people becoming disillusioned and dis­ Rachelle Smit, a Republican from couraged from voting, this would do it.” Martin who also represents a portion The National Popular Vote Compact of southern Barry County, was named raises some concerns amongst speaker pro-tern, the second in com­ Republicans that Democrats might mand for the party in the House. throw a Hail Mary on legislation it While Democrats still hold power would like to pass that may be deeply in the Senate and Governor Whitmer unfavorable to Republicans. Johnsen has two more years left on her term, cautioned against it. Republicans will now have a louder “I’m encouraging our (party) leaders voice in Lansing. Johnsen said it’s time to stand strong and let (Democrats) to push back on what she and her party know that next year, it can look like members believe to be poor legislation. we ’ re working together or it can look Johnsen ran down a laundry list of very tough for them. Which direction concerns that she thinks should be some do they want to take it?” Johnsen of ±e first agenda items addressed by said. “But you have a governor that is the new class in the House. wielding her power still and they still “We need to get boys out of girls’ have all the power.” sports and out of their locker rooms The shift in power at the state level and their bathrooms,” Johnsen said. echoes what played out in federal “We need to establish that in schools government during the recent election where they have been confused about when American voters elected Donald the law on this. ...We’re going to clar­ Trump to become president for a sec­ ify that.” ond term and Republicans gained back “We want to protect parents’ rights in control of the U.S. Senate and appear both education and health care across to be on track to’retain their majority the board. We want to repeal fake in the House of Representatives. green energy laws that do everything The election was a banner one for but conserve energy and help local the Republican Party and Johnsen ven­ units of government gain back their tured to guess why her party found so authority because some of it was lost. w cinal h ^^hool prin­ cipal, then moving to Lee Elementary School as qtinpri^f and later assistant nerint before becoming supenntemdentin 2012. He lived in the than 30 years and saw Tbn children graduate graduate from from niappie Kellogg High School. all tk nf cn as superintendent Rapids Schools in northern Lower Michigan from February 2019 to July 2020. TK Board President Matt Powers reac ed out to Enslen to see ifhe would • in serving as interim su­ perintendent while the board looked lor McCarthy’s replacement. I talked to him on the phone. He was super energetic,” Powers said. “He oves the district, loves the community, and wanted to help out. We set up some interviews. (Board members) just met in small groups. I was in the last group. After three (interviews) and going through everything, he was still su- per-energetic, he was super-excited?’ Board member Jeff Dickman, who was on the board during Enslen’s ten­ ure as superintendent, agreed. “I think his level of experience in the much success. “Number one, (people are) suffering worse than they were four years ago and eight years ago,” Johnsen said. “This is an economic downturn that the federal government and Michigan as a state are somewhat responsible for. When people are hurting, they get more active. They start turning the cor­ ner of apathy into T got to do some­ thing, this is not going well.’” She also said that the nation’s next president, Trump, was a key cog in that success. “He speaks to our blue-collar, man­ ufacturing, hard-working Americans, who are tired of being fed a line that doesn’t come true and things get worse when they are supposed to get better,” I role and his familiarity with our district and many ofthe administrators that are in place — I don’t think we can ask for a better person to fill this role at this level,” Dickman said. Enslen has signed a contract that will run through June 30, 2025, that will pay him $110,000 during the six­ month period, according to contract information provided by the district. Meanwhile, the TK school board Monday voted 5-0 to retain Michigan Leadership Institute to serve as a con­ sultant to the board during its search for a permanent superintendent. The board considered proposals from both MLI and the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for the search process, which will likely take 4-5 months. Powers said. The board previously used MLI as a consultant when it hired Dan Remenap as TK superintendent in December 2020. The base price TK will pay MLI for its services is $7,200. ‘(The final price) will vary as the board opts for different items,” Powers wrote in a text to the Banner. MASB’s price for its services was slightly more than $8,000, Powers wrote in his text. r 1 Johnsen said. “People are not dumb. If it’s not working, there has to be a change.” With economic hardship being a key issue that brought voters to the polls this year, Johnsen and her party mem­ bers realize it’s crucial to move the needle in that area. “Taxation needs to be lower — peri­ od,” Johnsen said. “Tax credits need to be given for not just good behavior but we want to incentivize good things. We want to incentivize taking a risk and starting a business and working hard. ...We’re incentivizing the wrong direction. We’re incentivizing staying home, waiting and applying for more help. We want to turn that all around.” e 4* ^ssitiifis^ ak G* 1 ^acaa f * _ w Sa PAUSES Jadson. m AnwicaDl^ioDOwralBlkea^ ago stfflbokb true tod^ iliiJebre?«is^ * r 1 ' *r>T 5', flU J aajewhedsiacli?®^ jyihjlioaiiaMj MJI < 1 ss X£ S®^' ssK‘i toiiffl'ii.oii®*’’ ikiite-ralle)'*™'’ r k ikyou' Id bersusjifl si ft! a? * . 4 V 1 LiP V. > •» *•> ^9 9^ ’’;. -■< jV'! ■ k Zi- <f ( « ft 59 4 t #? VIEW r I ? Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer administrative roles, S Staff Writer Former Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Tom Enslen is return­ ing to the district to serve as interim superintendent while the school board searches for a permanent replacement for retiring Superintendent Craig McCarthy. Enslen, who was TK superintendent from 2012 to 2018, was appointed to the interim role on a 5-0 vote of the school board at its meeting Monday night at the district’s Early Childhood Center. His appointment is effective Jan. 1, the day after McCarthy’s retire­ ment goes into effect. Enslen thanked the board following the vote for the opportunity to serve and commented on the Early Childhood Center that opened in the fall of 2022. It’s spectacular. This was our vision way back,” Enslen said. “The way it has come to fruition is just amazing ...I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m truly excited to be a superintendent again, so bring it on Jan. 1. I’m going to roll my sleeves up and do all I can to help support this great district.” Enslen spent 17 years in the TK dis­ trict, starting as a coach before moving I St 3 r Ofv« I lef^ I I 1 A I *■ f. \ : ■ The Count/ Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buye'’$ Guide ■‘I < OF Sit -iF' K 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 r f. ^u*SV « r •S *1^ . J <* f U' r> fit d!. • ♦ ) 4 t' ♦t Group ■ Jeffersonian ■ TrhCounty Times ■ Daify News ■ TrI-Counfy Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder 1 Financial f 1 •v.« A. 1 I FOCUS® 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones t Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. 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Social Security benefits eve^one’s circumstances article was written and adding or changing are difterent, so if you by Edwani Jones for use insurance policies. have a choice between by your local Edward When establishing a a durable or springing Jones Financial Advisof I J u ■J) *1 I < I J �4 J S’ I. 6 jj’ C r .?•' > tjr. . View Newspaper Group announces promotions for West Michigan team members help businesses and organi­ Leadership al View New.szations achieve their goals paper Group is pleased lo through print advertising in announce that Jennie Yonker the Hastings Banner, Hastings has been named Marketing Reminder, Lowell Ledger. and Community Engagement L Lowell Buyers Guide. Battle Specialist, Chris Silverman Creek Shopper News, Marshall has been named Advertising Advisor & Chronicle and Sun Manager Tor seven of its West and News, which covers Mid­ Jennie Yonker M ichtgan newspapers and John dleville and Caledonia. Hendler has been named Editor “Chris and Jennie are great leaders and of The Battle ('reek Shopper News. wc look forward to all of the growth and Yonker is no stranger to the business — success they will foster for our clients she represents the third generation of her on the west side of the state,” said View family in the print newspaper business. Newspaper Group Advertising Director Working in sales for over 30 years, Yonker Pete Clinton. “Print media is a proven especially enjoys building relationships. way to grow your local business and As a child, she would spend time witli reach your goals. I encourage area busi­ her grandmother on advertising routes. ness leaders to contact Chris or Jennie Seeing ibe way she interacled with to learn more.” people made an impression on me that Hendler has spent the last has carried tliroughout my life 18 years at the Marshall Ad­ in the business,” said Yonker. visor & Chronicle, including Yonker currently serves on 14 years as editor. He got his the Barry County United Way start in broadcast journalism in board and has had past roles the late 1980s as a radio news on the Lakewood Educational anchor and minor league base­ Foundation. Yonker lives in ball play-by-play announcer Lake Odessa. She has one in Northern Virginia, about 50 daughter. Emilie, who is a John Hendler miles outside of Washington, senior in college. D.C. He also covered news in ‘‘Since View Newspaper Pompano Beach, Fla. before working Group acquired the group of seven pa­ as an airborne traffic reporter during pers on the west side of the state, Jennie most of the 1990s for radio stations in has been a go-to resource for not only our Miami, Washington, D.C., Chicago and team as we’ve gotten to know the com­ Baltimore. After living in Naples, Italy munity, but for her own team members for three years and then Virginia Beach, who depend on Jennie for guidance and Hendler moved to Michigan in 2005. support,” said View New'spaper Group After a stint in radio advertising sales, he Publisher Wes Smith. “Outside of our joined the Marshall Advisor & Chronicle offices, Jennie is a great resource for community members and clients look­ in Januan' 2007. He is a Michigan Press Association past winner for Best Sports ing to grow their business through print media. We’re excited to welcome Jennie Feature and Best Local Columnist. ti into her new role. A community newspaper plays a vital Yonker said she is looking forward to role in fostering local engagement and the next phase of her new role with the strengthens the sense of belonging and company and the friendships she will connection with its citizens,” said Hendler. make along the way. I’m looking forward to immersing myself 1 am looking forward to my new in ±is dynamic community and collaborat­ role getting more involved in the com­ ing with and highlighting the many excep­ munities and meeting new people to tional people, organizations and agencies grow those bonds and help market their that are transforming Battle Creek.” businesses,” said Yonker. “I have never Smith said the entire editorial team viewed selling as a job, it is a way of life at View Newspaper Group will benefit for me — as is relationship building.” thanks to Hendler’s decades ofexperience. Silverman is a long-time ‘‘John brings to the table a resident of Bany County. He wealth of knowledge both of u “aduated with honors from Keithe communities he serves and logg Community College with a ’ of the profession of journal­ degree in business management ism. We’re happy to welcome with a focus on marketing. He him into this new role within began in newspaper sales in our company and know the September 2007 after a long community of Battle Creek is career in the automotive sales in great hands,” said Smith. world. Along with his role in ±e Chris Silverman Our mission is to connect community newspaper business, communities through our loSilverman is active in the community cally-owned newspapers and our entire serving as the director for the Nashville editorial team does that through their Route 66 Business District and as a board outstanding reporting. John will be a member for the Sons of the American Le­ great leader within that team.” gion, Squadron 45 and American Legion Founded in 2003, \Tew Newspaper Riders, Post 45 in Hastings. Group is a locally-owned, locally-con­ ‘‘I look forward to being more involved nected community newspaper group in the communities we serve within covering 13 Michigan counties. As Barry, Calhoun and Kent counties,” said Michigan’s largest independently owned Silverman. “I enjoy meeting new people newspaper group, the company publishes and taking on new challenges, I want to 21 newspapers with print editions reach­ be a part of building on the legacies of ing more than 335,000 households each our local community papers to ensure we week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly continue to produce the quality newspa­ online readers. For more information, pers that our readers and advertisers have visit mihomepaper.com or contact View enjoyed for so many years.” Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Yonker and Silverman will work to Caswellatecaswell@mihomepaper.com. *1 ■ R J HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 14 - Teen Advisory Board. 3:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1941 film starring Ingrid Bergman and Warner Baxter, 5 p.m. A governess becomes the center of a wealthy family after her employer’s wife dies. Friday, Nov. 15 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. 9 a.m, Monday, Nov. 18 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading (by appointment). 3:30 p.m.; Lego www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 14, 2024 Club, 4 p.m.; Holidays, Hearing Loss & Mental Health. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong. 2 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Itsy Bitsy Bookclub, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263.g.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Itsy Bitsy Bookclub, 10;30a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. HPL director retirinq at end of the year; open house pTanned Dec 10 armed for Dec. Peggy Hemerling will be retiring from her role as the director ofthe Hast­ ings Public Library at the end of the year, the library announced this week. The publ ic is invited to celebrate He­ merling and her career at an open house retirement celebration on Tuesday. Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library. Hemerling has been a staple at the library and in the community for more than 25 years. Her coworkers at the library say she will be greatly missed. Hemerling started at the library as a page in 1980 when it was still located on Church Street, across from the courthouse. After a few years away raising her kids, she rejoined the library in 1998 as a library assistant before finishing her master’s degree in library and information science. She became the official youth librarian at HPL in 2006. Hemerling went on to win the Michigan Library Association’s Youth Librarian of the Year award in 2013. Hemerling replaced the library’s last director in 2017. She has led the team since then, including through the COVID pandemic, and most re­ cently spearheaded the fundraising campaign and eventual installation of new windows and an HVAC system at the library. Outside of work, Hemerling is heavily involved with the community through her church, acting and singing with the Thomapple Players, support­ ing the Community Music School, and has been a long-time member and past president of the Hastings chapter of Kiwanis. ;^OVEMBER 15-21 Those interested can register for these events and find more “Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Nov. 15 —Conservation A 1 >■ 4 . •T.' I ' (Jalil*' I IP r 1 t I t I T i •.h. 9 ■i r i lie siJihOv I I 4 14 a I I IT * » / i 9^ > i ■! 9^ A-fZl Jyl br Hastings Public Library Director Peggy Hemerling is retiring at the end of 2024. The library is planning an open house to celebrate her career on Tuesday, Dec. 10. 1^- t’kj IT' Xi I * .4 dSara kl « A* I < «* 1 Hemerling’s coworkers describe her as an upbeat, vibrant presence at the library with a kind word always in hand. Her love for patrons shines through, and she can always find a few minutes to chat with someone. Though Hemerling is leaving her position as director, she will still be around as a patron and a member of the Friends of the Library group. — Hastings Public Library u I f I] 1 rV t I LEHERS FROM OUR READERS Accepting election losses with dignity Editor: For those whose candidates lost, it’s OK to be disappointed, even concerned. But let’s all remember that our children are watching and learning from our behavior, so it’s important that we accept the loss with dignity. After all, that's what true adults do! Larry Osborne Delton Bowling fundraiser made a difference for Barry County seniors Editor: I received a challenge from above seven months ago. Our elders need care until the Lord calls them home. With His guidance and the compassion of many, I hope we have made a difference. The bowling event held Oct. 19 at Hastings Lanes brought out those people with compassion (which is strained today). Thank you to all that participated and donated not only their time but also some funds. Special thanks to Jeff and Rachelle Hawk (lane owners) and their staff. Door prize donors; Barlow Floral. Abstract Glass, NAPA, Walldorff, State Grounds. Jewelry by Bretta, Kloosterman’s Sports Tap, Seasonal Grille, Our Town Tavern, J Bar D Ranch, Lainie Partridge, Loretta McGIocklin, as well as those that made cash donations. I would also like to thank Molly Macleod for the beautiful article in The Reminder and all the others that advertised the event on social media. I’m sure this $1,200 raised will help all involved at Thornapple Manor. Editor; To the residents of Irving Township: These last years serving you as your Treasurer have been at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Nov. 1-30 — Nov. Storybook Walk: I I I Irving Township on solid footings institute events z. I George Tugen Haslings PIERCE CEDAR CREEK F i • •* I 0 1' S' J 1^ SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE BANNER 9 ,11 f < LA in I I AS THE NAME IMPLIES, LETTERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EDITOR, NOT TO ANY SPECIFIC OR BROAD AUDIENCE. 1 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM READERS, BUT A FEW CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE THEY WILL BE PUBLISHED. T i WTte;a)re3jH?jia?i ** t Is 1 ‘ "II iL. I The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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During my tenure, 1 endeavored to do what I felt right for the growth and stability of our community. We needed to have a township hall representative of the status of this great township, and I believe we have that now. We also needed our money to work harder for us, and that has been accomplished by rnaking almost $35,000 since April and $47,322 last fiscal year. So many other things that were accomplished with your support and the support of the Clerk's office. Thank you for the honor and trust you placed in me. . £* Douglas R. Sokolowslti Irving Township ^3 ? ? I S. J I I W >< A• k - I t I ' '»'k in a Changing World - Noise in the Anthropocene (Human Era): Soundscapes, Songs, and Silent Pauses (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 11 a.m.-l :30 p.m. Learn how humans are impacting nature's soundscapes. Tuesday, Nov. 19-Nature Book Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon (in person) or 7-8:30 p.m. (on Zoom). With a mix of fiction, non-fiction, and biographies, this book club is for readers who share a concern and interest in the natural world. Thursday, Nov. 21 — Michelle’s thJ'r?!6-8 P I If i Join hnnr?^c “P®*^ house to nonor Executive Director Michelle Skedgell. A^ore information about K - - these events can< be found on the Institute’s ^^bsite at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ♦ ♦ ■SS> \V* X-. ’.. * ‘ �L I sS' ► Xa wwwHastingsBanner »; ,S W 1 4^ '< « i; ( ►J ij v-4> i r' ! 2 1} w *i ?> !«5'^; S?? V . \ •V i** 'Orar. & s 10. ' ‘iir- V ’’»* x 5 Thursday, November 14, 2024 ------------ ----------— Kiwanis honors young citizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sports­ manship. The citizens of the month for November(withparents'names in parentheses) include; Central - Henry Dickinson (son of Kevin and Kelsey Dickinson) and Nora Frame (daughter of Sarah Frame). Northeastern - Jeremiah Metzger (son of Chad Metzger and Angela Jousma) and Elijah Nurenberg (son ofZackary and Danielle Nurenberg). SL<.SS «* He W BA’i k THE HASTINGS BANNER ■ 'll w Ms b com Southeastern - Madalynn Steeb (daughter ofJoseph Steeb and Chrystal Henion) and Ale­ cia Rivera (daughter of Daniel and Sara Rivera). Star - Abel Elzinga (son of Nathan and Jennifer Elzinga) and Avery Wilson (daughter of Max and Lisa Wilson). Hastings Middle School — Sixth graders Meekah Johnson (daughter of Joseph and Sarrah Johnson) and Avery Butler (daughter of Jeremy and Sara Butler); seventh graders Claire Gergen (daughter of Matthew and Casey Gergen) and David Allen (son of David Allen and Stacey Rose); eighth graders Keagan Nichols (son of Garlan and Mickele Nichols) and Col­ ten Melchert (son of Donielle Melchert). >I '• <1 #r 9r f I ■ FS 4 I K l^ H 1 / A I * Ir^ • •:#» \ a •ii I .4 ! 4;: -s 9 F1 < J J i'« A y f / f t ' 9 J ^k > 4 F. Ag J V r *. i.i it 12 I nn f I 4.« } 4 si I i; I 0 I|L k' > 5 i J b II i 'V 11 I A ^Jr- J t * >.‘I ’'•TiiiL-. *<• i K I, L^iat’sr^ 'H ' s »T ¥s . "MU fK « «• 4 I • ,t^' tf • * ('''Sori schoolers were named citizens of the month recently. They include sixth graders Meekah Johnson (daughter of Joseph and Sarrah Johnson) and Avery Butler (daughter 4 G’; l5 k ,5* 1% Kb L A IK k< - 4 . 1 ♦ r5 . A r of Jererny and Sara Butler); seventh graders Claire Gergen (daughter of Matthew and Casey > < jfr> M-"?" gi^aders Keagan Nichols (son of Garlan and Mickele Nichols) and Colten Melchert (son of Donielle Melchert). •v w V ;e 4 9 i_____ :*• o >> « SOUTH>*S .« i . 7 I Who Jousma) and Elijah Nurenberg (son of Zackary and Danielle Nurenberg) were honored as Northeastern’s Kiwanis citizens of the month for November. tiJlOr >*«r .! ’?ii'»i£nB canc^Jes 4’, •f WeiEfi F » «r ‘A »• p Is * fel ’?^«sc{s'n^(rta«iraii.5 ✓ 3' * -s* L’aii hnillilsuie hUsff «•» I i f • hvhgMai’serntade idrfierencefoffiarry Cwity seniors i. workman’s comp. Fetterley Logging ’ **'■ * T .T* i f • I tux rMBitWit -.iascit^b . K Rivera (daughter > jk' HASSHEADLINES of Daniel । and Sara Henry Dickinson (son of Kevin and Kelsey Dickinson) and Nora Rivera), . r . *:i^ * ■s r published k I '*:V15PcWef'^'S'^‘3(fea *** KBE; ;*5£ asr'iaese sflossni' r jjaaoisas •***<*5 -j: s]yle,gf»afai’sf’’^.LgttefSll«isef«25WPW! (rcf»of.tofflsses'd«»l * •V A sccepled LetleissefW#**^ Al Lb AAM/Ffin Lm I A (. f * «4 * **’ I I *,?► .1 I f r;’3;'^ l>r 4A , * au w f. sS** Ti t'j CJ SiS! .*z r. Of CfOSS^n w- >«•*< Il . .. * p :i > ■/'z r ri * Ik 1 4 **? Ja («r (iiiyii*^ Kf Abel Elzinga (son of Nathan and and Jennifer Elzinga) and Avery Wilson r-' t * • • (daughter of Max and Lisa Wilson). > 4 1 >» 4 *», f <r^-X DID YOU SEE? 'r * SS*?$ 'J i'l: J RAISING OLD GLORY .< 4 k4 »! 4f • I f<l^*1 55' I KF . Il <1 • • >• < .’ Hastings Southeastern » - Dr. Nick Damico » A k. I At Hastings Area School System, we want to send another grateful thank you to our community for passing our sinking fund millage renewal during this past election. This result is a direct reflection of the trust and confidence the community has in us and the important work we’re doing. The support we’ve earned is a testament to our dedication, and it’s clear that peo­ ple believe in the positive impact we’re making at HASS. We will continue to build strong relationships with students and families—as they are the heart of ±is community. Our team will also continue ■ working to be good stewards of our fi­ nances and the trust you have placed in us. We are currently in the midst of our bond work, and with the new sinking fund in place through 2034, it’s the perfect time to look ahead. With that in mind, we are in the process of updating our strategic plan for the next five years. We invite you to visit our Facebook page or the district website to complete a short community survey. Your valuable feedback will play a crucial role in shap­ ing the direction of the Hastings Area School System as we move forward into the next chapter of our journey together. While the strategic plan is a key part of our path forward, we wanttohighlight a few elements that will continue to be central to our work. The 4 C’s—critical to ourmission—will remain at the forefront of everything we do: Core subjects; Reading, writing, math and science, will continue to be a priority. Culture: We will build a positive school culture in all of our buildings so that students and staff look forward to coming to school. Communication: Strong, transparent communication with our community will be highly valued and prioritized. Career and Technical Education (CTE): As students approach high school, we will emphasize CTE courses, ensuring they are prepared for a wide range of post-graduation paths. It is our responsibility to prepare our Saxons for whatever comes next after high school. Whether they plan to attend the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) or Michigan State (Go Green!), we want them ready for success at these, and other, universities. We wi 11 ensure those pursuing commu­ nity college or trade school are equipped to excel. And for those entering the workforce directly, we will prepare them to thrive in their careers. Our Saxons will be prepared with the technical skills and soft skills that they need to succeed after graduation, no matter which path they choose. Jsi* « students Elementary and 'Tin fTie Iker Rodriguez lJ .'l AJ Ulrich. Nolan Abbott I' 9-^ work to raise a new flag dl* I T If Club of Hastings J •v?r J. ? as B part of Veterans Day on Monday. z, « In the back­ 1^ Campbell watch, Zi Photo by > 1 I ) r • Hastings Area School System Cards may be sent to Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd •Hastings, .MI 49058 o ♦ ♦ I I f o 0 4 k z .9. 0 aTT's linnin^ lOB 9n. 9 } ’r 9 • y ' ’"^-4. r ! a the IvAWm A/wHLmbt.'t 17tk. V & bers and local veterans Stuart Keeler and Frank ,■> i '4 Il I « « •H i J ^'UZA'BtTM A.. ground, Kiwanis mem­ t. M }u■ school by the Kiwanis 9 1 •c /'<: t a •KV that was donated to the A 9. Hastings looks to set a new strategic plan in place — community invited to help shape it >J I . li Wb* :-*• IM' tetofiKmrtmisrt Bits •r*?* ’ -1 Frame (daughter of Sarah Frame). Photos provided A T 1 u OKiINMIKM j:c^2froTs9^)|/ u(^ Se Lord :C*3J1X 1 and Alecia' ?VT fiofpuMshaw^^s^ ■ 9** 9 Henion) tiL*Xk V (269)818-7793. Madalynn Steeb (daughter of Joseph Steeb and Chrystal ’I t I V 1 ' wrifer,«0iaddmsanJi)h9^ prwtfedforterifafo^^ wSPeprinteilistdffifer'iiEi* walnut trees. Insured, liability & k• 2?* .>• I « Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy single >* Utereqmniinbarc: % 1 F J » ‘ Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. >4' "Mb. > htf ►' p I V 9 . ^EHBTIllGSBBBCOie WSTOlHEEBiH BERSjUTBCOmii B IE KEI Bra WBEm rW iir^ £ WWl«IHlS!5(}^ ■ BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: LS » ss J i * , I I V r*. TREE SERVICE I _ xc r ’ TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Jeremiah Metzger (son of Chad Metzger and Angela *^*l’*''isel«tio *!tfi dignity '’losses t k- HEAhtlii CLASSIFIEDS V < t.J r ' 4 ' r. iJ < 1 �Thursday, November 14, 2024 6 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER fl A e X 4. OBITUARI L d VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 9 Richard Charles Kenfield Richard Charles Kenfield. age 88, left us on November 1st, following a sudden cardiac event in Memphis, TN. He passed peacefully, his only daughter, Kimberly Ann, beside him. “Dick” had battled a long course with Alzheimer’s disease, remaining happy and content thanks to the devoted and loving care of his wife, Sandra Kay Kenfield, who he affectionately called “Buzzy" (short for her maiden name Busbin). The couple were married 65 years and had relocated to Germantown, three years ago, following their long and happy life together in Yorba Linda, CA. "Dick” was born in Peoria, IL on March 2,1936 to Mary Ann Skadden Kenfield and Frank James Kenfield. In 1937, the family moved to Hastings, Ml where he spent his youth. He lost his mother, following childbirth, at the age of 5, leaving a sadness that remained with him until his death. His father married Lenora Kenfield in 1946. He was blessed to be loved by a large family that grew to include two sisters, and three brothers. He grew up surrounded by cousins, aunts, uncles and a grandmother that played a special part in his life. He had a special love for the family cottage on Middle Lake. He spent significant time in his last years going through old pictures of his family reminding him of “home,” and treasuring the memories. He attended Southern Missionary College, where he met and married his wife, graduating in 1959. His move to California was prompted by his academic pursuits. He completed a medical degree (M.D.) at Loma Linda University, in1963. Following an internship, he practiced general medicine for two years, before being drafted by the United States Army, II F I I / 1 !*♦ JB «Ui Judith Ann Alcumbrack, age 73, of Battle Creek, Ml, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Nov. 12,2024. She was bom on January 17,1951, the daughter of Charles J. Smelkerand Bonnie Jane (Carpenter) Smelker. Judy graduated with the Class of 1969 from Hastings High School and worked as a sewing machine operator at various locations for many years throughout her life. She loved to travel and lived in different states including Florida, Arizona and Michigan. She said living in Michigan was her favorite because of the ever changing seasons (fall being her favorite). Judy is survived by her son, James (Brian Dietrich) Rider; daughter, Jana (Craig) Pepin; grandchildren, Anthony Wickham, Marissa Wickham; step grandchildren, Heather Pepin, Ryan Pepin; step great-grandchild, Brandon Pepin; and brothers. Jerry (Cindy) Smelker, Richard (Star) Smelker, Tom (Sandra) Smelker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bonnie Smelker. Judy loved to sew. She made quilts and blankets for all of her family members and friends. She was a BINGO enthusiast, enjoyed playing card games like Cribbage and loved to spend her days watching the Hallmark Channel, especially during Christmas time. She was an avid lover of animals and owned three horses in her younger years. Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek, Ml. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com. >. . • u I >c r / 1 J 1 5 s' ‘ LL<^n^ W !**!» tl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sloetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. COMMUNITY Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:(X) p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (corner of Milo Rd. &S. M43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to ll;30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 , p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. LIFEGATE CHURCH 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service: Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PUEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This mformalion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these /ocfl/ businesses: A W Cnqihirv 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 4 5: sitin'’®’^ rw^ ___ iJ. M aS 4 ' ysssf ^'Sff hi';®*’ f Kf SV MS UlliieUll^ 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 LTSX 4* a Elliott, and his brothers, Keith Hurless, Gerald Hurless, and Kenneth Hurless Jr. Doyt was a dedicated and active member of the Hastings Bible Missionary Church, generously donating his time and spirit to the church community. He was always eager to embark on new adventures, approaching life with a positive attitude and an open heart. Those who knew Doyt will remember him'as the epitome of kindness, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. His humble and caring approach to life, his unwavering faithfulness to his family, and his readiness to help others have left an indelible mark on the world. Relatives and friends may meet with Doyt’s family on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home where his funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 11 a.m,, Pastor Andrew Buege officiating, Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made f,!P,^view Homes, 8444 Oak, Evart, Ml 49631. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message tor Doyt’s family. ■*WW X 'r. ' • JR 1: TT. 7; ■ ** IY . Ml e I ix^MiGsa'ssiw adiflssiy I ft: it • < 1 .M > IX »5: * 4 • ilS- te'fE :x-. ■*5 k> ** ** I iu ' **5 3 :«« - .I’t . Al? Tn I SSSjt It r SJi *S(«S ’J *>«?* «* 4 I W- SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS « Tilt hiworlance ol reponing changes when yen gel Social Securily bee* Public Affairs Specialist Q ‘IC ‘ It you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure the Social Security Administration (SSA) pays you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling SSA about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, suivivors, or disability ben­ efits - or the benefit amount. You and your family may miss out on additional payments you may be due if you don’t report changes to SSA in a timely manner. Or you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay them back. WHAT YOU NEED TO TELL SSA Flbergiau Products I f' ‘ •* t T Doyt Ervin Hurless, age 98, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on November 9,2024. Born on October 30,1926, Doyt exemplified kindness and humility throughout his life, touching the hearts of everyone he met with his selfiess nature. Doyt developed a strong work ethic as a young man that would define his character and become a passion throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II, where he was stationed in Germany. After the war, he returned home and on February 18,1949, he married the love of his life, Esther (Schiedel) Hurless, who preceded him in death in 2015. A devoted family man, Doyt is survived by his children, Sharie Elliott, Phyllis (Dale) Highien, Mark (Diane) Hurless, Lorraine Buchanan, and Kenneth Noah Hurless. His legacy of love and guidance lives on through his 14 grandchildren and the many great and great-great-grandchildren who had the joy of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Hazel (Kaiser) Hurless; grandson, David Elliott; daughterin-law, Vai Hurless; son-in-law, Pat Ik f3> I 4 Doyt Ervin Hurless 1 at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 1- L If J ^irTvV ’ M * !*•«, I 1 r J Worship Together r Ic '3w He served two continued throughout his life. He years of active delighted in performing classical duty, including magic and practiced his art regularly, a year as a field He credited his grandmother with doctor in Viet keeping him off the stage and for Nam, during providing his education and medical 1967, which left path opportunity. This legacy in him with the continued in his encouragement scars of war. He of his daughter to follow in his was awarded the footsteps as a physician. Bronze Star for He was known for his practical his heroic actions. He chose to never joking and unconventional sense discuss his experiences there. Upon of humor. His laughter continued his return he settled his family in the to the end and he was especially beautiful small town of Yorba Linda, in delighted by the entertainment of his Orange County, CA. grandchildren. He was affectionately He joined a family practice group that known as “Grampy”. grew exponentially over the years. He Dick and Sandra especially enjoyed -1^physicians in the areacruises and relaxing at home after his to build a hospital and medical facilities retirement. needed to serve their patients. He was Dick was an active member of adored by his patients and respected the Anaheim Seventh Day Adventist by his colleagues for his dedication Church for 50 years. and hard work. He was a known He is survived by his wife, Sandra; perfectionist” in all things. his daughter, Kimberly Kenfield Through the benefits of his diligence Nesbitt; grandchildren, William and a “Depression-era” financial Nathan Nesbitt, Katherine Ann frugality, he delighted in the building Nesbitt; brothers, Frank James of his own water-front sanctuary, on Lake Arrowhead. It was there that he Kenfield and Michael B. Buckland; found _ _ _ _ rest _ _ _and _ _ _where _ _ _ _he_ shared _ _ _ _ _many _ , sisters, Sally (Kenfield). Mulder and happy memories with family and friends.^^V (Kenfield) Chapin. He was preceded in death by his He enjoyed the care of his property mother; father; stepmother and and landscaping. He was known for his perfectly manicured yards. “Dick” brother, Thomas Frederick Kenfield. His memory will remain in the was an avid reader, touting his “only non-fiction” appetite for information, hearts of those who knew him best including the completion of the entire and he will be remembered as a Encyclopedia Brittanica and the Will and beloved husband, father, son, brother, Ariel Durant Collection. His cherished grandfather and friend. book collection included a host of rare Private services to be scheduled. books and magazines of his special He will be buried next to his mother interest in magic. His enjoyment of all and father at Riverside Cemetery in things “magic” started as a youth and Hastings, Ml. 5 f h Judith Ann Alcumbrack To make sure you are paid correctly tind receive llie payments for which you are eligible, let Social Security know right away if ; You get married or divorced. Your spouse or former spouse dies. You become the parent of a child (including an adopted child). The child (or stepchild) who gets bene­ fits on your record gets married. Tire child (or stepchild) who gets benefits on your record no longer lives with you. o,-Z I t and address "Xh whoHi tile child is livinB. HOW TO REPORT ChXngEs'^® ‘a r n u '^Pon changes: M them at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-8^ 3-5-0778), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 pjti. P a" ■ocal Social Security office, fa.x mail, or deliver your updates to your local office. You can use the office locator at orAtrZi . vluve lucaiur ai ssa. fcoy/locator to tmd your local office. It you get retirement, suA'ivors, or disability benefits and need to update your address, phone number, or direct deposit, V' '".ake those changes using your personal my Social Security account ssa.gov/myaccount. Or you can use our automated telephone ser\'ices at ssa.gov/ agency/conlact/phone. Get the right cheek, in the right I r .Vy I u LI l I t i c i v f I' ' r-' I » r’ A 1L V 1 a 1 'SS < r K % r Z 7^^ ’^’ght away. Sru> « c r//f 'Public Affairs tii>ac /ipa V. >. i kl s k a* « I f can write cial Security' Administration. Knapp NE, Gi and Rapids. Ml 49525, vta ^'ffiail ai hillar\'.hatch@ssagov. 1i •1 ’ I k a r I lb I �www.HasrtngsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursdoy, November 14, 2024 4. I «,w ack the pages J Grand Rapids Bookcase a Chair Co. and Hastings Al RS 1 BANNER SEPTEMBER 25,1985 * 1 z. JOYCE WEINBRECHT The story of the Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co. begins in 1889, when the Hastings Fimiture Company was organized on July 23 of that year .„The Grand River Valley *' Railroad had arrived in “'Hvau iiaa amvea in f"*’- 22. 1869, linking Grand Rapids with Jackson. The fairgrounds had been established in the 1850s. Hastings badly needed new industry to bolster its economy. A $15,000 subscription and the donation of four acres of land across State Street from the fair­ ground and on the railroad tracks enabled the company to open. A plant was built and the business opened and people were employed to manufacture furniture. This company couldn’t pay its bills and the company was forced into receivership in 189]. There were few liquid assets and there was very little to be returned to the investors. Newman Fuller and C.B. Beebe reorganized the business, naming it the Hastings Manufacturing Company. They were able to make settlement with the old company and repay some of the stockholders. They put in about $10,000 in new capital and went ahead with plans to employ 75 men. During the Panic of 1893, the company failed taking the assets of Newman Fuller with it, and went into receivership again, with holding the final claims. The plan remained idle for several years, until George “Cedarine” Allen, who had invented a furni­ ture polish called Cedarine, became interested in it. He wanted to manufacture small, round-top tables with a variety of top and pedestal styles. Mr. Allen raised about $2,000 on the purchase price of the plant and made a lot of pedestal tables. He had many troubles with the veneer table tops and many were not sellable. Demand for the good ones wasn’t all that great either. A fire destroyed the finishing and storage rooms. The frame structure plant had no sprinkler system and the insurance was inadequate. Hastings City Bank again had the plant — this time minus the storage, packing and finishing departments. Again, the plant stood idle. In 1892, Richard Messer had joined the Hastings Table Company, which was located on Mill Street. He attended the furniture shows held twice yearly in January and July in Grand Rapids, where furniture companies presented their wares for sale. Here he met Kellar Stem, manager of the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co. and they had become friends. Late in 1900, The Grand Rapids Bookcase Company had lost its factory to a fire. When Messer heard about the fire, he went to Grand Rapids and told Stem about the idle, equipped furniture plant, which stood between ±e railroad and the fairgrounds on West State Street in Hastings. Chester Messer, brother of Richard Messer, was the president of City Bank. Richard was the vice presi­ dent. The idea of having a working plant in Hastings appealed to the bank and it made Kellar Stem and the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company a favorable price for the plant and the machinery. That is how Grand Rapids Bookcase came to Hastings. In 1901, Grand Rapids Bookcase was organized and located in Hastings. The first president was John Sehler of Grand Rapids; A.A. Barber of Grand Rapids was vice president, Kellar Stem of Hastings was secre­ tary; and EE. Brown of Grand Rapids was treasurer. The Barber Bros. Chair Company was organized in 1903, building a plant just east of the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company’s plant. A.A. Barber was president and treasurer and J.C. Barber of Hastings was secre­ tary. The two companies were closely allied and in 1910 they formed a consolidation under ±e name of Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company. A.A. Barber of Grand Rapids was president of the new concern, Henry Heystek of Grand Rapids was vice president and Kellar Stem of Hastings was secretary and trea­ surer. The company grew, increasing from a floor space of 75,000 square feet, to about four acres. The output increased from $75,000 per year to over one-half mil- X **< ff'.’sS ’‘"Hl yejfs >f^v^5hterifj •: as* **' S'Si’ I >s f «<B ^iw^; ■?2"i •w ^PIDOfe < H ?5:£ pSas 'Vim r? « ♦' ??>• »»«»i2sS •• *»a • t s Jic? r ■« *M ’ ***• « % *B « « * f Iv t *• • • B b*,-4. *• A r* * •I S.*."’*. S'MW Wsewtj, Jdin * » A < *4 ^,yi. 1 t , d H I » tI I 11 Doyt Effiii Hurless SttelUpB' I KTS^AJibite I . if iHute^GefaMtest f; ■» taeHiHuite). J ’2 ksenptfdl hctanrtfoUKte hltfemiyW,' * ! r I I rriCx’AR. Mfic I I IM |lra«l^(ittoKieW [•III^.H(liSllH|S ejjertofflWnw i(M(S,ipira(»i)l! i(illi!(rafi(iflWji()sn(»itt IteitiotoWMlm* fiiiiastfieepteof^i’^s, :cS37eir^W ' * iunki tef ? Ml tfiougfitfuto ftimtiieaffllianMftBj.toW a«p®i SI1 ss*** I®*®'*'® fc.*j W K J«3 !X?t ’S« isc WifNe fjjjfvesaiiilliirtiwi^* nSiyooWf^**’;? > •-« r-i if 4 5I£»’® 4 f am Pastor** !»»*> loFinewwt**^ .I 45631. Please visit "'I*'*' 25*SS** ?9'^ p vr‘ A* * »,• r V I I 9 4- I A. ■> I 4 I IlM ._ A. ■■» y irv V « 4 • * «■ I •v • > 4 t I-. ** 1 a» *^1 ■A .•>- , *1 At* . Y* h > r^T I < • 11; % ( 1 ■ I -JT- a .I V .4 BLi ’' A'" -" .w d I / B Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company employees. Banner photos I I Don Reid was foreman for Hastings Corporation at the time this was done. Hastings Corporation went out of business in 1977 and the buildings once again were standing idle. An auction sale of the machinery, fixtures and remaining stock was held on Dec. 13, 1979. In 1979, the building was purchased by Fred Rock of Middleville and Doug Vickery of Hastings. Zane Mead of Nashville had the contract to take the structures down. This included the landmark water tower and the covered breezeway, which went between ±e buildings at the second-floor level. The remaining structure was used by Hastings Manufacturing as a warehouse, along with other uses over the years. On Oct. 26, 1995, The Hastings Banner carried an item that announced developer Juergen Nitzche had been given permission from the Hastings City Council to demolish the remaining building and establish a commercial venture on ±e land, as well as change the zoning to clear the way for the friture proj­ ect, possibly a hotel or a business complex. The demo­ lition has begun with the removal of aluminum siding. Sowrcej. History ofSarry County. Hon. W.W. Potter, 1912: City ofHastings, Michigan, 1871-1971: Grand Rapids Bookcase Here, Esther dalton, Hastings Banner, 9/25/1985; Hastings Banner Archives, 1964. 1973, 1977, 1979 and 1995. lion dollars annually. The furniture manufactured at this plant became rec­ ognized all over the United Sutes under the copyright­ ed trademark, “Lifetime Furniture.” Machinery was upgraded with each machine oper­ ated by an individual electric motor. The power was manufactured in the company’s own power plant maintained on the premises, which also supplied the lighting for the plant. The company also pumped its own water supply and installed a fire pump capa­ ble of pumping 90,000 gallons of water per hour, or 2,000,000 gallons per day. A sprinkler system was installed, which consisted of a network of pipes arranged at the ceiling of each floor, with a valve every 10 feet, capable of throwing 15 gallons of water per minute. The original line of furniture, as indicated by its name, was bookcases. Dining room suites, office desks and small tables, as well as specialty items, were added to the company lines. The depression of 1929 and the early 1930s took its toll on the Bookcase plant, as it did on most furniture companies nationwide, many of which didn’t survive this economic disaster. But in the 1940s, things began to pick up again. They had accumulated a surplus, which enabled them to weather the rough depression years. They introduced the Oakmaster line in 1944. Many pieces of this furniture still exist in the City of Hastings and other parts of the country. It can be rec­ ognized by the construction of ±e solid oak furniture and the carvings. In 1951, the Hastings Square line was shown and sold throughout the United States. Many pieces of this lie are treasured possessions of the families who bought them. This line was continued until the plant was discontinued in 1954. The plant gave employment to many Barry County residents for many years. It was a good place to work with good ventilation, good lighting, good manage­ ment and the production of products to be proud of. The company operated unti I 1954 as Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co. It then was taken over by Hastings Corporation, which manufactured a line of furniture under the brand name Medallion. The main office for this company was in Florida. The plant employed about 100 people who crafted and tastefully designed home furnishings. Carl Jager of Grand Rapids was the general manager of the plant. In 1973, Hastings Corporation had aluminum siding made by Aluminum Products of Hastings, put on the outside of the plant. This was during the time when windows were often covered to help conserve energy. •» •^^^ I I n I I I i I I tl t V I r 4 \\ Hr. .1 I ••*•••****—> -< > •<? I / ■r HF ' 4 I dkJ I ?■ 11 r ! *; * III I t t r. 1 1 J i* ♦ ? R I .»a 9 «■ ■n IT T t r f .d b I i T.’ B m « J < Rocker manufactured by Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company. J r w* i f <Er?« ■9-'^ rw' )• t, • Ri. — — I ■L^r. «» ■ f } 1 f •* '. I J.. 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Don Henry is on the scaffold and Steve Reid is handing him a strip of siding. •'1 .T ♦ w--. • •T ir.4 Za •■.X<^^:; I > ■ 4 I. —Mi^w^. Q; jnr The north side of the old Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company factory after the si siding was removed in 1995. f •'% / ■' ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 I 1 f It : ' (I •-S 'd bLf i �ii. 'S. 8 1 . ' i AGTii J Thursday, November 14, 2024 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 RA 236, MCL 600,3212. that the loltowing mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday. November 21. 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. B. WALKER and SHANNON J, WALKER. Mortgagors. Io Rrst National Bank of America. Mortgagee, dated November 9. 2004, and recorded November 17, 2004, tn Instrument Number 1137316, of date of this notice $80,747.63, including interest at 9.95% per annum. Said premises are situated in Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T4N. R9W; thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North approximatefy 12 rods to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress over the currently established road, except that part deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport, MI 49325. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or William M. Doherty auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or Court address; 206 W. Court Street, Sull© 302 cashier s check at th© place of holding the cashier’s check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly Hastings, Michigan 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2024. Th© al 01:00 PM. on December 12. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater amount du© on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sal© Placing the highest bid on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the purchaser Io free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a Ie© for this information; Name(s) of th© mortgagor(s): Ann Marie Sees© and Lloyd J. Seese, husband and wile Original Finance Household Mortgagee: Corporation HI. a Corporation Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: January 24, 2005 the Michigan, premises; mortgaged Barry described and as; Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, For A Place Of Beginning; Thence North 450 Feet To The West Slate Road; Thence Southeasterly Along Said Road 300 Feet; Thence South 375 Feet; Thence West 300 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Common street address (if any); 8055 W State Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9469 premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the from the date of such sale, unless determined redemption period shall be one month, or until abandoned accordance MCL with the time to provide the notice required by MCL in 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. The used for agricultural purposes as defined by redemption period further may be shortened MCL 600.3240(16). pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is If the property is sold at foreclosure sale not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature denied the opportunity to inspect the property. Act Please be advised that if the mortgaged property the borrower will be held responsible to the is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, person who buys the property at the mortgage pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for be held responsible to the person who buys damaging the property during the redemption the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, period. of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the Attention homeowner: If you are a military property during the redemption period. Attention service member on active duty, if your period homeowner: If you are a military service member of active duty has concluded less than 90 on active duty, if your period of active duty has days ago, or if you have been ordered to active concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have duty, please contact the attorney for the party been ordered to active duty, please contact the foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage number stated in this notice. Dated: October 24, 2024 Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 14, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge Hwy 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Berkley. Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 1545513 personal of the mortgagor(3): Ervin Rea lit and Victoria probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. representative, or to both Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., personal representative within 4 months after successors its and assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): PennyMac Loan Services. LLC Date of Mortgage: March 26. 2021 Dale of Mortgage Recording: April 5, of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing 30 rods 4 I t J A.l I 302, Inc., J I the Rea. Husband and Wife Original Mortgagee: Loans, I / unless presented to Rodney L. Wisniewski, may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) one-half of the Northeast the Southwest one-quarter one-quarter Hastings, Michigan 49058 z i F-l the and J the date of publication of this notice. Date; 11-8-2024 David H. Tripp P29290 t 202 South Broadway I \y 1 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 f Rodney L. Wisniewski 585 West Kirby Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 k J 269-274-1419 of Section of «r Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence East 13 rods: thence South 13 rods; thence West -f X’Ss*'. ■ ‘ I' Commonly Known as: 13495 N Ave., Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Kt 6 months from the date of such sale, unless Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given determined abandoned in accordance with under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or sale, or upon the expiration of the notice some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the circuit court in BARRY COUNTY, starting promptly at the property is sold at foreclosure sale under 1:00 P.M., on DECEMBER 5,2024.The amount due on the Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will the highest bid at the sale does not automaticalty entitle be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county the mortgage holder for damaging the property register of deeds office or a title insurance company, Attention either of which may charge a fee for this information. Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the AHENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD event, your damages, if any, shall be limited OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN solely to the return of the bid amount tendered 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO purchaser ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE AHORNEY FOR shall have no further recourse against the THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. TO attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a ALL PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the military service member on active duly, if your foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, during at the sale, plus period. redemption interest, and the period of active duty has concluded less than pickaiti. ® , lit! s®’ •* ri’’’” .1!^ rTF’' 1 toted UnsjssfW 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - A mortgage was 1 duty, please contact the attorney for the party granted by SCOTT SPICER, a single man. Mortgagors), to foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone MEMBERS FIRST CREDIT UNION, 600 W. WACKERLY, number stated in this notice. This notice is from MIDLAND, MI 48641, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 28, 2018, Barry County, and State of Michigan on JULY 10, 2018, 48307 248-853-4400 in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-006703, which was assigned 319814 iifiehsa? ’th-AE* .** i9 i IH Osiris;®®*® 9 as" 5) and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Diversion .4 u 3ia. Ml mccc- cl. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered P.C. 251 'T ,^3dres^' the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. & . celebfJ.-';* * I period shall be 30 days from the date of such Street, Rochester, :^:a 4. to NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC, (11-14)(12-05) J >1 Visit us online at mihomepaper.com 13 rods; thence North 13 rods to beginning. Potestivo 8i Associates, (11-14)(12-05) cZ's T 19, a debt collector. Date of notice: 11/14/2024 (248) 642-2515 (10-24)(11-14) or a title insurance company, either of which v* South of the Northwest corner of the South Situated in Township of Thornapple, County. against the estate will be forever barred the date of notice: $135,836.87 Description 2005 Amount claimed du© on date of notice: $123,543,26 Description of Io contact th© county register of deeds office I St)"’" J 20-1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. property A potential purchaser is encouraged 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on Date of Mortgage Recording: February 7 Estate of Juli© A. Brown. Dat© of birth: 11- died 11-1-2024. Creditors Julia A. Brown, of the decedent are notified that all claims as mortgagee, as nominee for Neighborhood The redemption period shall be 6 months at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Nolic© is given under section 3212 of th© revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. will b© foreclosed by a sal© of (he mortgaged Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE; 24-29966-DE MCL 600 3212. that the following mortgage to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER banner MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant www.HoslingsBanner.com 975 N. MAIN ST, SUITE D, FRANKENMUTH. Ml 48734, by Corporation Assignment of Mortgage dated JUNE 28, I atsE’K-^tiiA^ io^teis£u%i^ • • I < * • * ' 2018. acknowledged on JULY 30.2018, and recorded on 60 ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM • » 4 AUGUST 8, 2018, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-007643, * LiwcMEca; of Barry County Records and Agreement for Extension of a Mortgage dated DECEMBER 14,2020, executed on JANUARY 19, 2021, by servicer and on DECEMBER 28, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement 1 I Notice is given under section 3212 of the Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, NOTICE WE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A 2020, by borrower, recorded on JANUARY 25, 2021, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2021-000966, of Barry County Records, revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED premises, or some part of them, at a public premises, or some part of them, at a public MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF NINETY SEVEN AND 22/100THS ($141,397.22) DOLLARS auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or auction sale to the highest bidder for cash ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS cashier’s check at the place of holding the including interest at (4.75000%) percent per annum or cashier’s check at the place of holding AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said the circuit court in Barry County, starting DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE at 01:00 PM, on December 12, 2024. The mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 5, 2024. PARTY MORTGAGE AT THE amount due on the mortgage may be greater having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by The amount due on the mortgage may be TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid said mortgage or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in bid at the sale does not automatically entitle section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State the purchaser to free and clear ownership PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some hereby given that on the date and time stated above, part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so • circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount a.mJp.m. on December 05,2024. The amount due on the so as aforesaid due on said mortgage, and all other legal purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name{s) of the mortgagor(s): David Kivlin, a Single Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as •» mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC. FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 14, 2022 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 20, 2022 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $184,929.23 Description of the mortgaged premises; the Township of Castleton, Situated in Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Dull’s Plat No. 1, Castleton Township, Barry County, according to the Michigan, recorded plat of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the morlgagor(s): Gerald Keyzer and Sara Keyzer, husband and wife as Joint Tenants Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); CITIZENS BANK NA f/k/a RBS CITIZENS NA Date of Mortgage: October 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; October 27 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice$183,992,04 Description of the mortgaged premises: thereof, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 15, Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: County, Michigan, and described as: Lot(s) 1953 Superior Dr., Nashville. Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging Attention during the redemption period. Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. Tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the Did amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and ne purchaser shall have no further recourse El the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagees attorney. Attention homeowner: If member on active diituT I FORECLOSURE TO at the sale does not automatically entitle the J Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement M le«' concluded ... J ®9°' iF yoc have ordered to active duty, please fnr Iha « . ; ' — contact the attorney toianh.n! 'he mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This /2024 Potestivo & Associates, PC 251 8“o 318^72 DEBT COLLECTOR, ARE FORECLOSING THE ATTEMPTING costs, charges and expenses including the said attorney’s the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle fee, also any sum or sums which may be paid by die the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. undersigned, necessary to protect their interest in the A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county premises, which said premises are described as follows: register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE of which may charge a fee for this information. Default OF MICHIGAN, to wit: LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR CHASE’S having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT mortgage made by Connie L. Wilson and Scott E. Wilson of THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community PAGE 1, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY PART OF SAID LOT Credit Union dated the 6th day of June, 2023, and recorded 1, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of LOT; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 2023, Document No. 2023-005853 of the Barry County WEST 151.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES CORNER OF SAID LOT 1;THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES accrued interest at 14.02000% percent per annum. Which 20 MINUTES WEST 132 FEET TO BEGINNING. ALSO said premises are described as follows: All that certain LOTS 843, 844, 845, 846 AND 847 OF THE CITY, piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Bellevue, in FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan and described TO as follows to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 10, COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. BEING DESCRIBED 937; THENCE NORTH 4 RODS; THENCE EAST 8 LINKS AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13 RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS. 17 LINKS. TO THE WEST MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS OF SAID SECTION 10,607.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH WEST 4 RODS 17 LINKS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. 00 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG ALSO EXCEPT; THAT PART OF LOTS 843, AND 844 THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, TO THE SOUTH OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 42 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 937 OF THE CRY OF LINE 1660.71 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 17 HASTINGS; THENCE NORTH 1 CHAIN; THENCE EAST 8 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 756.16 FEET; THENCE LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 4 CHAINS: THENCE EAST 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS TO holder for damaging the property during the PERPENDICULAR TOT HE EAST LINE SAID SECTION THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH redemption period. 10, 1661.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ON THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET 4 CHAINS TO EXCEPT THE SOUTH 305 FEET THEREOF. Commonly the NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE WEST 1 chain and 17 LINKS TO THE BEGINNING, MORE 69 of Misty Ridge No. 3 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 723 Green Meadows Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333- 8146 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period known as: 11720 Guy Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 Tax ID: THE RECORDED THEREOF. days ago, or if you have been ordered to the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS active duty, please contact the attorney for responsible to the person who buys the property at the tram the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned the parly foreclosing the mortgage at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the telephone number stated in this notice damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date redemption period shall be six months from the date of 01 such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, Date of notice; November 7,2024 such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance Trott Law, P.C. with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 31, 2024 By: Benjamin N, Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, (248) 642-2515 Weinberg & Reis Co.. LRA. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite Fax; 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen©weltman.com WWR#: 1544690 (11-07)(11-28) 24-000979-1 (10-31)(11-21) Vju&trk -..f. ’2? «ss asc ^atssa 1 s, *' sjic »• '-C ftJS*1B. > ► Nlaai I Sir. J i I »ir s« IJ I W5 •* 1 I I t**'* t '^1 Mu EXCEPT of active duty has concluded less than 90 « Mi r t ! L * I 1 f I * 1 « 4 s pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held -,-’^11 responsible to the person who buys the property at the ■Lt* mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for aamage to the property during the redemption period. MnoT^J- ™SE-OBERLE (P41893) ATTORNEY FOR I is sss? s 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST. CLAIR I • chores, mi 48080 (506) 777-0770 Dated: 10-31-2024 'T I i f (1O-31){11.28) L I 1 J I t ♦ ♦ ’5^ •h COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 617 W. GREEN ST., HASTINGS, 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 (1T14)(12-O5) PLAT 01-010-010-30 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale This notice is from a debt collector. JOfflwSiissasxa^ 30 MINUTES EAST 86.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST at the date of this notice, for principal of $47,396.09 plus IS ihewbjttieiK&ss, Illi mortage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, three ♦ ♦ t J n �9 B v* !.< If SPORTS » r ) Thursday, November 14, 2024 z 1 www.HastingsBanner.com 9 IC’’ ■ w LHS girls bested in district finals again Brett Bremer ir t u p "»n i ic =',,A?sr * 5 5^'1^ ■361 FT< >t C ' ii ■* SS5 ’tey 12®*"»Mtr «EE: '5^ Ti ’WiS ?**“*»( tesiXtS? Ct Q : iWMfUOll -WIWfI9.®,jifSPorrtx»»8 fCE .UQKS (I 3£80,li(te^siWM2E.t DET zU: liSTWNO, A^'VIFWO2a€ jiiWHtr^tBssaKCteierSft •Stew i r •t WUx£^VPJPSf3'» itis^ifexWatmifjK OOe ? flu«J BT «IMDW«« ise) 3’ f a?®3 flr7^T2E « 4 ;jc - *1:^ Cz sMFPasr T:a5'^ r ^’lY •^raoE^se * '7« *** * < ssrx.'' u •* IV :gg TffSSi I0S£)^ rBjOSrS Sports Editor As the Lakewood High School gymnasium cleared out there were still a few young girls, at least one with a South Christian shirt on, goofing around and playing with the district championship trophy. Before long, there were a handful of youngsters (mostly) from the home cheering section on the other side of the gymnasium grabbing volleyballs and practicing their passing skills. That’s where it starts. The skills that make the ball dent the floor and the drive that brings a flood of tears when it is all over, are built in a mostly empty gymnasium. For the second consecutive season in a district final the tears were the Vikings'. South Christian built early leads in the first couple of sets, rallied from a late deficit to gain an advantage at the end of the third and then finished off the Vikings at the end of the fourth set. The Sailors took a 25-20, 23-25, 25-22,25-20 victory Thursday in their MHSAA Division 2 District Final. More than a few of the tears belonged to Viking senior Abby Pickard, an all-stater and four-year varsity player who helped the Vikings to the state semifinals as a freshman and a spot in the state quarterfinals as a sophomore. “She just brings a leadership role and a gritty personality that is hard to come by. She works hard. She pushes her teammates. She is a very honest player. She will tell kids what they need to do and they all respect her incred­ ibly,” Lakewood head coach Brooke Francisco said of Pickard. “She finds us points, randomly, maybe not even swinging, but just going up and being smart. Her court awareness is pretty impressive;” Pickard and the Vikings just couldn’t get through top-ranked Grand Rapids Christian in a district final a year ago and this time it was the sixth-ranked Sailors in the way in the district tourna­ ment in a match the two sides expected all season to be playing. The Vikings weren’t expecting to get off to such a slow start though Thurs­ day. The Sailors opened the first set on a 13-2 run, but the Vikings eventually did get as close as two points at 2119 and 22-20. In set number two, the Sailors had a lead of as many as eight points early on, and were still up 15-9 before the Vikings really started their rally to win their one set of the night. “I think we just gave up a few too big of runs throughout the game,” Fran- ft I Xi /l k .. J L k ii 9 V t 1 ^•k‘1 «l ri ’' rc^ .1 f y f % IT; J 'W Z * » c » if L* / • fl I* c 1 4 I I I t I > r4^ I t f**! Lakewood senior Abby Pickard puts up a set during her team's loss to South Christian in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Lakewood High School Thursday evening. •'AW'?* Photo by Brett Bremer Duffy went on to finish the night with 2,001 total varsity assists and the Lake­ wood team went on to a 25-19,25-17, 25-10 win over the Wildcats in their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal. The South Christian Sailors defeated Portland 25-15, 25-11, 25-8 in their semifinal match-up at Lakewood High Wednesday to get into the district final. “[Duffy] puts in a lot of work outside of the gym,” Lakewood head coach Brooke Francisco said. “Every day in the summer she is in a gym, she is touching balls, she is getting reps and she is very passionate about the game and has put in the work to earn it. She goes to FarOut, where they do a lot of setting club type of work, and pretty much just getting touches in a gym against a wall, setting to targets and setting to other attackers. When you play all year, you get pretty good at it.” Duffy closed the night with eight assists. Her and senior teammate Abby Pickard did a great job of spreading the offense around, and everybody did a great job of finishing. “I think our hitters did a really good job of that. That is something we have stressed on at practice. We need to get more voices and more arms up in the air. That just allows us to be more suc­ cessful as an offense having someone everywhere on the court calling for the ball, demanding a set and just getting ready for a swing. That is something we have been focused on and we did that very well tonight. It makes my job a lot easier,” Duffy said. Pickard had a team-high nine kills. Thomas finished with seven kills. Duffy, freshman middle Johanna Duits and Camyla Copelin had six kills apiece and Eva Stowell chipped in five. Thomas and Duits also had two block assists each. Nobody had more than one or two attacking errors. Our goal all season has been to spread our offense, distribute the ball and make everyone a part of the of­ fense,” Francisco said. “I think tonight we really executed that. We took care of the ball, we made very few errors and we passed very well. We had a little slouch there in the middle, but we continued to dig deep and 1 think we executed our offense pretty effectively today.” At the service line, the Vikings had ten aces. Pickard hit five of those and Andie Cavanaugh had two. The Vikings had a string of nine consecutive seasons with a district championship brought to an end last fall, and went into the district final looking to start a new run. “In the practice right before this, our coaches said we’re really good when we’re three things - when we’re loose, when we’re confident and silly I think is what our other word was,” Duffy said. “We just need to play our game, focus on us, don’t worry about who is on the other side of the net.” M #— .Wr. 1 i 11 MJ < Olr -nr, t kJ y A ,M Sj • -r I ' '' M 3 I 46 5 ♦; < >« fTT.t V ' 1 ! »< ■ 'V « 9, 4*1 r.» *4 1 1 j’r T g •i A The Lakewood varsity volleyball team celebrates junior setter Emma Duffy recording her 2,000th varsity assist during the team's win over Wayland in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Lakewood Hioh School. Photo by Brett Bremer cisco said. “South executed very well. We maybe didn’t exactly come to play how we pictured, but I thought we still played hard and we still fought the way I expected these girl s to fight. You can’t really come back from a 10-3 deficit twice in a game to make it close. It wasjunior Finley Arp in the middle of most of the good things happening for the Sailors throughout the night. Her team outscored the Vikings 34-19 when she was in the front row during those first two sets. Lakewood had a 26-14 edge when she was in the back, not due to any lack of skills by Arp in the back, but not many Sailors, or vol­ leyball players in general, put the ball away at the net as well as Arp. That is how they started strong single time. She started the first three rotations in the front, and then she went back we were able to go on some runs. She is just a good player. She is tough, she is strong, and she is consistent,” Francisco said of Arp. Still, Lakewood managed to come out of those two sets tied 1 -1 and then built a 21 -16 lead of its own inset three before Arp hit a kill off the block from the right side and then stepped to the service line for what turned out to be a seven-point run that pushed her team to a 24-21 advantage. The Sailors even­ tually finished their second set win. Her teammates’ confidence seemed to build during the run as senior Lily Nitz and sophomore Joyson Funk had a couple of their biggest swings of the night during the stretch. Lakewood had its last lead of set four wiped out by an ace from Nitz that evened the set at 16-16. Pickard, libero Andie Cavanaugh and Alana Cappon were the three Viking seniors this fall, junior setter Emma Duffy had another stellar season passing and leading, and the youngsters made tremendous strides from the opening tournament of the season at Cornerstone University. Pickard had a team-high 16 kills on the night and three blocks. Sophomore Camyla Copelin turned into a key cog in the attack along with junior Eva Stowell, and freshmen middles Johanna Duits and Ahlanna Thomas became difference makers by the end of the year. The Vikings worked to get Duits as many swings as they could against the Sailors and she had some pretty great success. Duits had ten kills on the night. Duffy finished with seven, Thomas six and Copelin had four kills. Thom­ as added three block assist and Duits had two. Junior defensive specialists Payton Federau and Matti Aldrich put to­ gether some strong service runs for the Vikings Thursday, and Aldrich, Cavanaugh and sophomore defensive specialist Hayden Bump all made some miraculous plays here and there to keep the ball ofi'lhe floor. 66 There were some very big improver 66 every ments. We told them that exact thing in the locker room,” Francisco said. “You look back at what we were at Cornerstone the first game in August, we’ve come a long ways to being one unit running as a team, working as a team and looking like we know what we’re doing. Back in August we had a lot of missing pieces, and by the end of the season they really fell into place and we were doing what we needed to do.” Lakewood entered the state post­ season ranked eighth in the state in Division 2. District Semifinal The Viking bench got the attention ofjunior setter Emma Duffy and point­ ing turned her attention around to the Lakewood student section behind her midway through the third set Wednes­ day, Nov. 6. The number 2,000 filled papers through the stands along with other banners and balloons. Duffy recorded varsity assist number 2,000 on a pass up to freshman teammate Ahlanna Thomas that she threw over into an opening on the Wayland side of the net at Lakewood High School. “It is so nice. I almost started crying out on the court when it happened,” Duffy said. “It’s just like seeing the support from my classmates and the Lakewood volleyball community is su­ per special to me, because I care about this program so much. It has been a part of my life forever. It is just something really special and 1 will keep it with me for a while.” Duffy hadn’t been watching the stat pages too closely. She said she knew she should hit the milestone some­ where around the time of the district tournament, but had no idea it was something she’d reach Wednesday. 46 w 4'^ k 9tt I * r 4 K r LAKEWDDD VI fNGS LAKEWOOD VIKINI ife Kilf: I * « r I I I 4^ I J X f •U \ . lb I I : A ■I I k h I I fl i u I t 1' 4 ■.*5* r E* I "l* u Lakewood's Abby Pickard, Johanna Dutts (10) and Jorja Kutch (4) team up to try and block an attack by South Christian’s Finley Arp in the middle of the net during their MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Lakewood High School Thursday. Photo by Brett Bremer ♦ * ? tt ,> 1 I dia 1 f < d �10 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 14, 2024 r Plainwell girls best Saxons in district semis I Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 Plainwell took a ihree-sel win over Hastings in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Otsego High School Wednesday, Nov. 6, and then went on to capture the district cham­ pionship Thursday with a four-set win over rival Otsego. TheTrojansoutscoredtlieSaxons255,25-13,25-10 in their semifinal match. Hastings head coach Erin Slaughter said that despite some setbacks, alt her girls put their full effort into every play throughout the night. The Saxons were led by their captains and seniors. Jordan Milanowski had three solo blocks and 28 total passes. Libero Liliana Fox had 35 passes and a kill. Middle Isabel Gee had six attacks. Outside hitter Rachael Hewitthadfive kills and 20 total passes. Coach Slaughter was thankful for a “great season” with her seniors. ’ Plainwell went on to score a 25-11, 25-20, 9-25, 27-25 win over Otsego in the district final Thursday back at Otsego High School. The Trojan season ended Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, with a 25-18,25-18,25-12 loss to Grand Rapids Christian in the region­ al semifinals at Hopkins High School. z t I i IP I ••Tl •. J. 1 I 1 1 1 K- I 1^- i { 1 tf, =< * If/ h V */ A 9 I 4 1* r"’: L jjn s •I h s I > 4' f tU' ' Met I a a,/ I-’ fcr^. z* *• I U" -W' IJ* • I- & I T *4 to* ifs I •i U-tt Hastings senior Rachael Hewitt passes a Plainwell serve in the third game of the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal match at Otsego High School Wednesday, Nov. 6. Photo by Perry Hardin Hastings’ Riley Gurtowsky serves to Plainwell during the second set of their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Otsego High School. The Trojans bested the Saxons in three sets and then went on to defeat Otsego in the district final Thursday. Photo by Perry Hardin 1 5:>>• TA J *6 Sign-up going on now for annual YMCA Turkey Trot Brett Bremer Sports Editor Runners are once again invitedto wobble before they gobble at the YMCA of Barry County’s annual 5K Turkey Trot at Algon­ quin Lake on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. YMCA ofBarry County marketing and communications director Melissa Fletke shared that there were already nearly 300 runners signed-up as of last week for the 16th annual event. There is also a 1 -mile Fun Fun. A 1-mile Fun Run is set to begin at the comer of Buehler Road and Iroquois Trail at 8:30 a.m. The 5K starts there as well at 8:45 a.m. The cost to participate in the 5K is t $25 for youth 17-and-under and $35 for adults i8-and-up for those who register from now through Nov. 20. Those reg­ istrants will receive a dri-fit, long-sleeve race shirt. Online registration is going on now at runsignup.com. Late registration can be done online from Nov. 21 through Nov. 26, but par­ ticipants will not receive a race shirt. The late registration fee is $30 for youth and $40 for adults. There will also be race day registration from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the YMCA of Bany County at 2055 Iroquois Trail in Hastings. Check-in and packet pick-up can be done Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the YMCA Lodge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or the morn­ ing of race day between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Fun Run participants to not receive a race shirt. Parking can be done at the ALCA Lodge and the New Y Building at 2350 Iroquois Trail. No public Parking is available at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The fastest male and female adults will win a turkey from Otto’s Turkey Farm. Youth winners will receive a dozen tur­ key cookies. There is also a best dressed prize for the runner judged to have the best festive fall gear. Awards will be given out on the front lawn of Camp Algonquin and there will •A w ■? *i - * ‘ be hot cocoa and water for racers follow­ ing the competition. There is also the annual School Chal­ lenge happening, and the school district with the most participants in the 5K Run/ Walk will be presented with the turkey trophy to be displayed for the following year. That award will be announced the week after Thanksgiving. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted during the event, with donation tables in both parking lots. The YMCA wi 11 donate the items to the Barry County United Way. More information can be found online at www.ymcaofbanycounty.org. 4^' ♦w * « Mp * I i '• - 1 I w A V IV If A » ' » * .> < »r«i« r HI J * L? IJ * k t- ? 3«<»* ri »« t IlTS < / f 4 f* 4 4 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION - -t BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF MASTER PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE AT DECEMBER 4.2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Butler rolls his first 300-game at Buddy’s 1 2. Provisions of the Rutland Charter Master Plan pertaining to the "Open Space/Agricultural Preserve” land use classification are proposed to be amended to change the intended den­ sity of development in areas of the Township with that land use lassification from ten acres to one acre, and support a minimum lot size requirement of not less than 1.0 acre per lot in r $ pertaining to the “Medium Density Residential land use classification are proposed to be amended to change the intended density of development in areas of the Township with that land use classification to retain the existing intended development density of between 0.5 and 1.0 units per acre but indicate this land use classification is intended to support a minimum lot size of as small as 15,000 square feet. 4. The Master Plan Table of Contents is proposed to be amended to correct the referenced u / xi_ — -W.4.W..VW .V IV ucaiHcuucu luuurreui uiereTerencea paae numbers for the various Chapters of the Master Plan, and also add a reference to the Zoning Plan included as part of Chapter 9. 5. ^e Master Plan text for Chapter 8 - Future Land Use - is proposed to be amended to correct the header on text pages 56-70 from “Bibliography” to "Future Land Use". " '•"Plei’entation Strategies - is proposed to be amended to correct the header on text pages 72-79 from “Bibiiography" to “Implementation Stratagi6s . tn Zoning Text Amendments ' riinfnrl?k n' (Schedule of Regulations in Zoning Ordinance) is proposed to be amended to change the Minimum Lot Area applicable in the CR Country Residential District from 2.3 acres to 1.0 acre. subsection P.1. of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to Winerv as a pecial land use in the CR Country Residential District is proposed to be amended to c^anqe ln:±®.l® ®;T *° "P®:?®'® ®'®’ ®-® <* 2.3 a®res but less than 5 acres" parcels with a lot area of at least 1.0 acre but less than 5 acres". "’®'' ** ‘^®Town- and mat f Ik u Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearinq/meetino and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/Zting C*^3rter Township Master Plan, Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code Iho O^'dinance), the Tentative Text of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments, and at the Townsh?o Hall'^dnrinT'' I’I ®1®®’'"®®' ®°®’3cting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Townshio officers knmlnd maintained by the hearino/meS^nn anTr at ^®^ P®*’''®®*'®® o’ and until and including the day of the 9 eeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting, at oHolSn thfhA proposed map amendments ax or Toilowing the heanng/meetinq mg and and to to make make its its recommfinrtatinnQ recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. meetinXarhilftn fnecessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the tannJT ° individuals with disabilities, such as sianers for the heerinn imn^iroH Zi . J"® , such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio**^9 considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals ’'^^LJiring auxilia^ aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2194 iRP Phillip Butler, 19 of Lake Odessa, bowled a perfect 300-game at Buddy’s in Lake Odessa Sunday, Oct. 27. It is Butler’s first SOO-gaine in league-sanc­ tioned play. He also bowled an impres­ sive 746 three-game series (257-300189). Butler is a graduate of Lakewood High School. He qualified for the MHSAA Boys’ Bowling Finals in each of his four varsity seasons. 1 r Latem (th PB ( .4 RS'? o M K4 -J-j!6O9Q.12O1 50180 210 240 27O3OOL311J . ............... r* ft I• A L____ 1871 K - > £ 'iS'V b* ■< w <2 * _' kJ *< Ml s,’ 4 Wilt ’ mb * f ft Iz ;i; h 1 *4* 04 * "4 'f * 5 b? 1. * 4 •• g I t •l 5?: >iA Firearm deer season begins Friday throughout the state Throughout Michigan, hunters are preparing stands, blinds and camps for the upcoming firearm deer season, which begins Friday. The state's five-day quite period began Sunday and comes to an end at the start of Friday’s firearm season. During these five days, unless hunt­ ing for small game, waterfowl or fur harvesting, it is unlawful to transport or possess a rifle or shotgun with buckshot, slug load, ball load or cut shell in an area frequented by deer. Unloaded firearms securely encased or carried in the trunk of a vehicle may be transported to or from a hunting camp. ‘Hunters know that they are on the cusp ot another Michigan firearm deer season once we enter into the five-day quiet period,” said Capt. Pete Wright. DNR Law Enforcement Division. Those critical days create a window of time, just before the opener, when hunt­ ers can catch their breath and the woods have a chance to calm. This period is like pushing a reset button, allowing deer to settle back into their day-to-day patterns, which in turn increases the chances of a successful hunt. Small game or waterfowl hunters and lur harvesters can still carry the appro­ priate firearm for the season. Small game and waterfowl hunters may carry shot­ guns with shotshells for hunting small )) « **6. •dll I '^1 n*, 1*5 , V *% -''tv4- • Vink. ® ' I?* ’CN y* » I 'W I* V1 “4 I KS JU ing or other related natural resource violations. -BB / I 'W.l ment units and under all licenses, which also includes the four-point APR on the restricted tag. A legal antlered deer is one with one antler 3 inches or longer. If a youth hunter turns 17 during the season (or prior to it), they must follow APRs. The DNR reminds people to contact the Report All Poaching hotline at 800292-7800 to report trespassing, shoot­ 1 ^<0 * game, but cannot possess buckshot, slugs, ball loads or cut shells during this time. Fur harvesters may carry rimfire firearms (.22-caliber or smaller) while actively hunting or checking traplines during the open furbearing animal season. Antler point restrictions (APR) vary' thioughout the state based on the type of deer license and the hunting location. Throughout the lower peninsula, in all but the northwestern comer of the mitten, single deer licenses are good to take one antlerless deer or one deer with at least one antler three inches or longer, A deer combo license can be used to take one antlerless deer or one deer with at least one antler three inches or longer and also an antlerless deer or a deer with four or more one-inch points on one side. Youth hunters 16 and younger and ap­ prentice license holders are exempt from APRs in all seasons, in all deer manage­ ♦ f 4 sttWKftdm" b >. I 4 S wri rs me corresponding OS/AG Open Space/Agricultural Preserve District pursuant to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. .» 9 763^950 1. Provisions of the Rutland Charter Master Plan pertaining to the “Country Residential” land use classification are proposed to be amended to change the intended density of development in in areas of the Township with that land use classification from two acres to one-two acres, and support a minimum lot size requirement of not less than 1.0 acre per lot in the corresporiding CR Country Residential District pursuant to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. I 5 '-r’tAX PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on December 4, 2024 at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road in the Township. The meeting commences at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following matters: shi^m at?he Rutland CheL"® waewasr- 5 ’SM Master Plan Amendments t w 9 I s ♦ ♦ �’^1 wwwHastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 14, 2024 1 I 11 Slagel wins another conference diving title 1 4 i Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lydia Slagel is now a two-time con­ ference champion. Slagel won the OK Rainbow Confer­ ence Tier II championship in the diving competition as a freshman in 2023 and boosted her 11 -dive championship meet score by a little over 15 points to win a second conference title Saturday at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool at Hastings High School. The Grand Rapids Gator sophomore finished the meet with an overall score of 393.80points, and said she is notj usl better than she was last season but better than when the season started back in August. “Myback L5and probably my reverse 1.5 is getting better too,” Slagel said of her recent improvements. “Ijust worked really, really, really hard. I was the first person on the board every day. I was the last person off the board every day. I did four ofevery dive and sometimes more.” She said she has been extending her Monday and Wednesday practices to four hours. Practices are a little funky for Slagel and the Gator divers. Their team­ mates from the Thomapple Kellogg/ West Michigan Aviation/West Catholic/ Hopkins co-op have been practicing in the newly refurbished Thomapple Kellogg pool in Middleville with head coach Jeff Sal tzgaber. The team’s divers practice at the CERC in Hastings. “We practice with the Hastings and Delton kids. It’s a little bit difficult, because I want to get to know my team- s- ♦ V .* . J .V * Pfain 1 iCr, fs. { ” I ii; *- 4 •*4. ‘ ' ■‘‘'f shin. ■V -wm < I t .t ,4 4 Sfiasiii Grand Rapids Gator sophomore Lydia Slagel accepts her all-conference medal after winning the diving competition over the weekend at the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II Championship at the CERC in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer 'X * * _ • * « * ’MJC *. *» •s' -s- « -A -«s •l « tf «h . ‘••X * 4 fJ ^5e2j / Sil hl' '''UWffS Bill ftuJ ■j J ^ Feu •NT’ fl •A i 3r XA * =Sias* t/1 s <1 1 ma r «S«^ i •A- / J* < 'IB —w 9t Butl61 * his first *o»! al BuMv’s •* u .4.' ♦• 4 V Ir Jflr "*****- - e 5 t. if it T.<’ I > z, e TH * A I ■* t r 1.1 •• * , |4L. -•wwTl—.. r-T- I 4 i J _ M < ’wr I '■«* 3 •<9* c /?• ^1 3?? •* »• >«*. T .■4 •v 4 «> 9 t .4 ‘taiaK > % P'1- SSpB'klhfUeltei I b(rtiiapfffc.'^‘-BK2fe4?'s I ♦ 'V.Mrf* s - •' ’» > S»WI3; ' f-*- IMu r s \r *1 A * «I ■LB or k7’#*1 f c t ftgifei.’fwehls®®- 4> 1 ^r,si * —A r^ r iS!i-33i r^r. • r* * « !** sens!- «• ■ W • > r yjji He qBl® fe H fl • 4 4 w b: . i If r’ Zi* _L 4 r -9'- X 1 .,giasj®)®>®- aI I I iiA i Grand Rapids Gator junior Jenna Robinett (front) chases Caledonia freshman Ruby Stoepker during the backstroke leg of the ‘B’ Final of the 200-yard individual medley Saturday at the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II Championship at the CERC in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer - ( • ^'w- Yarger wins SCC diving title by less than a point «» « Brett Bremer hick^^ I '11 Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsi­ ty girls’ swimming and di ving team put three girls on the medal stand Saturday at Otsego H igh School during the 2024 Southwestern and Central Conference Championship. Freshman Aubrey Yarger was the conference champion in the diving competition narrowly beating out South Haven senior Clara Hoag by 65 hundredths of a point over the course of 11 dives. Yarger put together an overall score between Friday and Saturday of 398,85 points. Hoag finished as the runner-up with 398.20 points. The DK/Hastings team also had An­ nabelle Kuck seventh in the 100-yard butterfly with an overall time of 1:09.16 and Lilly Randall eighth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 27.10 seconds. Both of those were new personal best times and the DK/Hastings team had 14 personal record performances overall throughout the meet. Aubrey Acker, Petra Foster, Naomi Grummet, Ella Jongmans, Maggie Martin, Kassidy Peake, Amelia Price, Esther Saurina and Jayda Villarreal all also scored with top 16 finishes at the conference meet for DK/Hastings. Sturgis won six events, but Allegan managed to fight off'the Trojans for a 2ani€. r» - •» > T ' • kbb ll?i I *** S' ». tr ^7 x«r.i ff >• ■ t -0^res” ./ ’ iK’ rf'" Cr lit iofl^ / ♦ 433-398 victory at the championship meet. Harper Creek was third with 374 points ahead of Otsego 315, South Haven 309, Marshall 278, Plainwell 128 and DK/Hastings 88. Allegan’s one victorious event was the 200-yard freestyle relay. The Tiger team of Bella Festerling, Lilli Kelley, Maddie Antkoviak and Eliza DeLaet won that race in 1:43.30. Sturgis won the other two relays, the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. The Trojan team had Kenzy Triezenberg win the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.40. Teammate Kylee Draper took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:01.26 and the 200-yard individual medley in 2:17.23. Ainsley Gump won the 50yard freestyle for the Trojans in 25.22 with senior teammate Emma Carbine the runner-up in 25.63. Harper Creek had the top individual in most of the freestyle races. Fresh­ man Ella Laupp won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:57.14 for the Beavers and the 100-yard freestyle in 54.18. Freshman Mallory Albrecht won the 500-yard freestyle in 5:24.91. South Haven got a conference title from sophomore Sofia Grieves’ win­ ning time of 59.84 seconds in the 100- PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSKIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PU6UC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on December 4.2024 commencing al 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to particjpation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments tor the Zoning Board of Appears consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal’s tor receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompsonQximi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-9484088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the tolkwing: 1. A request from property owner Theresa Summers, 12197 Gilmore Point Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080 for a variance to allow tor the construction of an addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 'Waterfront Lots' and 4.41' Schedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements' of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is I 2 .A request from builder Roltie Ferris on behalf of property owner Nick Pullia, 10464 Sunshine Dr, Detton, Ml 49046 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 IVaterfront Lots' and 4.4rSchedule of Lol, Ybrt and Area Requirements’ of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance, The subject site is kxated at 7099 Division St, Delton, Ml 49046. Parcel #08-12-070-010-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single andTwo Family. Medium Residential. 3. A request from property owner Jeffrey Applegate, 15518 Rich Ln, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060 for a variance to allow tor the construc­ tion of a deck addition Io single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 424 'Waterfront Lots' and 4.41 'Sched­ ule of Lot. \^rd and Area Requirements' of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 15518 Rich bl, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, Parcel #08-12-0404)20-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single andTwo Family, Medium Residential. 4. Such other business as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior nolice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes. Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ » led at 12197 Gilmw cri ore Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-290-039-00 and is currently zoned R2-Single and Two Family, Medium Residential yard butterfly. J •h f / K mates and stuff, but we can’t because we’re not with them,” Slagel said. There are familiar faces there in Hast­ ings though. The Thomapple Kellogg team was formerly apart ofthe co-op with Hastings and Delton Kellogg, and Hast­ ings Community Diving Club coaches Todd Bates and Francesca Pileci continue to work with all those local divers. “She makes us work hard as coaches,” Pileci said of Slagel. “We’re ready to go home and she’s like ‘wait, I have five more minutes. I can get four more dives in.”* “I do. That’s what I do,” Slagel said. “Because I want it. My goal is to go to^e Olympics, so you’ve got to work for it.” The most immediate goal though is getting back to the state finals. The Gator divers, as well as a few others from the Tier II conference meet, will be a part of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Diving Regional at Zeeland West High School this evening, Nov. 14. The top 11 divers from the regional will qualify for the MHSAA L.P. Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals that will be held Nov. 22-23 at the Holland Aquatic Center. Slagel, teammate Abigail Dumond and Caledonia/Lowell/South Chris­ tian’s Elise Miller were all a part of the DI State Finals a year ago. Miller, a senior, was the runner-up in the diving competition over the weekend in Hast­ ings with an overall score of 370,65 points. Dumond was third at 346.95. The Gator team also had sophomore Kya Bender earn a medal in seventh place with a score of 261.30. Slagel said she was really proud of Bender - seeing her pul I off a reverse dive she’d only learned about a week ago. “I was really happy with that,” Slagel said. Miller and the CLS Vikings were really happy to earn a conference cham­ pionship over the course of the two-day meet Friday and Saturday. The Vikings swept the three relays, added a couple more Division I state cuts and finished off an undefeated conference season by outscoring Ottawa hills 491-479 at the top of the conference meet standings. Wayland was third with 332 points ahead of Grand Rapids Catholic Central 311. the Grand Rapids Gators 188 and Grand Rapids Union 88. The top eight in individual, events earned medals and the top 16 scored for theirteam. The only medalists for the Ga­ tors were the trio of divers, but the team had a handful of other top ten finishes. Senior Aubrey Hawks swam to a ninth-place time of 2 minutes 17.46 seconds in the 200-yard freestyle. That won her the ‘B’ Final and was faster than the eighth-place medalist from the A Final of the event. She was ninth in qualifying though Friday. Aubrey’s freshman sister Mckenna Hawks matched that ninth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke thanks to a time of 1:23.00. The Gator team had two freshmen score in that race. Eloise Nichols was 15th in 1:33.65. Mckenna was also tenth in the 100yard freestyle with a time of 1:03.83, and senior teammate Mia Bergman was 13th in 1:07.02. Aubrey added a tenth-place time of6:19.48 in the 500-yard freestyle. The Gator team had two scorers in the 200-yard individual medley. Senior Malia Hamby was 14th in 2:53.99 and junior Jenna Robinett 16th in 3:11.53. In the 1 OO-yard butterfly, Hamby placed 11th in 1:19.38 and Robinett 14th with a time of 1:35.14, Bergman placed 14th in the 50-yard freestyle for the Gators with a lime of 30.22 seconds. Senior Jolee Schumacher was 15th in the 100-yard backstroke with a lime of 1:24.70 for the Gators. Gator teams were fifth in all three relays ahead of squads from Union. The Hawks sisters, Hamby and Bergman finished the 200-yard medley relay in 2:14.53. Jolee Schumacher, senior Leah Schumacher, Nichols and Robinett were fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 2:13.71. Hamby, Bergman, Mckenna and Aubrey Hawks finished the 400yard freestyle relay in 4:24.26. The Caledonia/Lowell/South Chris- _ tian team just needed a clean race in the 400 freestyle relay to clinch the victory over Ottawa Hills. They got a winning time of 3:42.44 from the team of soph­ omore Mya VanderZwaag, senior Izzy Leason, freshman Amelia McCann and senior Bella Treib. It was Treib, VanderZwaag, junior Sophie Gaylord and junior Aliya Van Hofwegen that opened the meet for CLS with a winning time of 1:47.55 in the 200-yard medley relay while setting new conference and pool records in that race. Gaylord set pool and conference re­ cords in winning the 50-yard freestyle in 23.87 and the 100-yard butterfly in 57.49. Treib took the 1 OO-yard freestyle for the Vikings in 52.74 and the 100yard backstroke in 57.93. CLS also had VanderZwaag win the 100-yard breast­ stroke in 1:09.65. CLS had four of the eight individual medalists in both that 50 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke. Ottawa Hills senior Dani Sadowski was a two-time champ with a winning time of 2:13.61 in the 200-yard individ­ ual medley and a time of 5:18.90 in the 500-yard freestyle. Catholic Central's Mae Braun won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:58.94. » u �g 1 •9 - • * I 12 www.HaslingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 14, 2024 Undefeated Raiders remove Saxons from playoffs Brett Bremer Sports Editor Nine runs took Portland from its own 32-yard-line to the Saxons’ 11 on thefirsldriveofthe MHSAA Division 4 District Final at Portland High School Friday. The ball popped loose on a second-and-8 snap from the Hastings 11-yard-line, five and a half minutes into the drive, and Saxon senior defensive lineman Isaac Friddle smothered the loose football. Portland didn’t put the ball on the ground again. The Raiders only put it in the end zone. Portland improved to 11-0 with a 37-14 win over the now 9-2 Hastings varsity football team. It is the tenth consecutive season the Raiders have played in a district final and the fourth consecutive season winning one. For most ofthe first three quarters, the two teams trad­ ed drives that lasted close to six minutes, with the lone hiccup a Raider interception that helped the home team turn an 8-0 lead to 16-0 in the second quarter. Hastings pulled within 16-8 before the half and then got within 16-14 with a long TD drive to start the second half. Hastings never managed an answer for the Raider offense though. It was closer than a 23-point ballgame, but also it wasn’t really. We were anticipating that we could run the ball on the them, but we made a couple of miscues here and there, and a well-disciplined team like this you can’t make miscues. They stall drives. It happened a few times for us,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “It wasn’t any one or two people, it was us as a group - a missed assignment here or there, a defensive person coming free in the hole. When you’re running at the point ofaltackyou can’t have anybody free. It happened a couple times. We had a couple guys free. And credit to Portland, they scraped off of those blocks better than most of the defenses that we’ve faced.” Sophomore Tyler Frazer scored for Hastings with 6:04 to go in the third quarter on a two-yard TD run, but the Saxons’ two-point try was no good and they / trailed 16-14. Portland would have been content kicking extra-points following its first two first halftouchdowns, but offside penalties on the Saxons that moved the ball a little closer to the goal-line and the Raiders ran kicker Leo Wagner off the field and converted two-point con­ version runs following the two TD’s. The Raiders answered the Frazer score with a 15-play drive that lasted nearly seven minutes. Junior running back Kayden Dickerson took a pitch around the right side four yards for a TD that upped the Raider lead to 23-14 with 10:40 to play after Wagner’s P.A.T. The Hastings offense was stopped on a fourth-and-3 run from its own 38-yard-line, and then the Raiders went the other way getting a 38-yard TD pass from Raider senior quarterback Dominic Novara to senior wide receiver Christopher Battley with 5:54 to play that made it 30-14. The Saxons needed two scores when they were down nine points and even with that next Portland TD they could have pulled even with two touchdowns and two two-point conversions at that point, but not without scoring quickly and then getting the ball back quickly. The Saxons’ next drive got into Portland territory, but a couple incomplete passes brought an end to the drive with 3:30 to go. The Portlandoffense worked to kill theclockand took a knee with just under a minute to play on second-and-6 from the Saxon 42-yard-line. Hastings still had timeouts though. With it still being a two-score game, the Saxons put them to use even if chances were slim. Hastings stopped a third down run and called another timeout with the Raiders facing fourth-and-3 at the Saxon 39. Neither team put the ball in the air that much all night, but Novara dropped back to pass on the fourth down play and lofted the ball high and long down the home side­ line where Battley raced under it and cradled it into his body with one hand while running in for one last Raider touchdown in the last Saxon bailgame of the season. “Offensively, they could run the ball well enough o 1 « 1 •*» ' 3? ’ '-A.' I 'to • *• 4^ * >S£fl I ^4 I sriL-^ --- a ' i J t V * HlI. i 0 »• ■ 1 f to t to to : t 4 X I T * si ~9> J 5’ J ■ .1 <t f r/' 1 r I iE Jz L/ '' I 1 K 1 1 f —■ X ’'XI C |jl J ' 'i-'/i ♦ r • .1 •• : >• 1 J T V A V A Hastings seniors Jett Barnum (8) and Andrew Haines (56) share a handshake following their team's 37-14 loss to the Raiders at Portland High School in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer keep us off balance and they were very efficient throw­ ing the ball,” Murphy said. ^I think the efficiency of throwing the ball comes from the good running game that they have.” Zbytowski finished with ten rushes for 72 yards for the Raiders and Dickerson had 16 carries for 69 yards. Novara was a perfect 8-of-8 passing for 146 yards and the two touchdowns. Hastings sophomore quarterback Mason Tossava was intercepted twice in the first half, and both turnovers turned into Raider touchdowns. Junior running back Nolan Zbytowski second on an 11-yard run with 6:33 to go in the first half and then carried in the two-point try. He found some pretty good success going around and through the left side of his line much of the night. Junior linebacker AJ Weber had that first Raider interception to end a 12-play Saxon drive on the first snap of the second quarter, and then two snaps after that first Raider touchdown senior defensive back Evan Gross stole another Tossava pass. This time the Raiders quickly went in for a one-yard TD plunge by I 4 I I* », i «• Al * >* I 9 s I r< i vcc 4. S/ F t i A . J <1 k. 9 I <1. I T u* I ) I J’j * V X 1 The Saxons' Gage Holtrust urges the Saxon defense to get a stop from the sideline during I t I ' .2 A- tow .L' . 1 t *. 4 S ‘0 Portland in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final at Portland High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer <? I . I 9 Lt I 41 pia A u '9 free 9U 1 a w 1 1 Novara. Senior running back Barrett Brennan took in the two-point run. With steady forward progress Portland and Hastings were only going to get about one drive a quarter, and both sides needed to make the most of their chances. The Saxons finally finished a drive with a four-yard TD run by senior Isaiah Wilson with 38 seconds to go in the first half. Wilson added the two-point run himself. Wilson had eight rushes for 57 yards and Deondre Mathis had six carries for 57 yards for the Saxons. Cardale Winebrenner ran hard on 15 carries for 55 yards. Frazer finished with nine rushes for 33 yards. The Saxon pass­ ing game managed just one completion for three yards. Defensively, Mathis had a team-high 12 total tackles and Jayse Peterson added ten. Spencer Wilkins had seven and Jett Barnum and Trapper Reigler had five tackles each. The Raiders will play again Friday at Niles in the MH­ SAA Division 4 Regional Finals, with Whitehall and South Christian the other half of that regional bracket. It was the Saxons’ fourth consecutive season playing in a district final and fifth consecutive season in the postseason. Hastings has a combined 42-11 over that stretch as well as four Interstate-8 Athletic Conference titles. Murphy was pleased with the play of his seniors both Friday and over the course of the season. This is a group ±at we’re going to really miss. A lot of people counted them out, because we graduated quite a few seniors last year,” Murphy said. “There wasn’t the big expectation this year. These seniors answered that bell. They showed up all offseason and every practice, and kind of owned that. They accepted the fact that everybody thought they weren’t going to be very good, and owned it and proved them wrong.” A handful of sophomores were regular starters for the Saxons this season, and al I the youngsters learned a lot. “We play four quarters of football,” Murphy said. No matter what the score, they learned we play four quarters of football. It is a little bit different style of football than you watch on television, and they’re used to that. That is the expectation. That starts here right after Thanksgiving when we hit the weight room. We have to build the bodies that sustain that type of football. We love playing in November.” I < a Portland junior running back Kayden Dickerson keeps trying to move forward as he's swarmed by Hastings defenders Deondre Mathis (center left), Carson Gates (center right), Jett Barnum Caden Pettingill, Jayse Peterson and Andrew Haines during their MHSAA Division 4 District Final at Portland High School Friday. The Raiders improved to 11-0 on the season with a 37-14 win over the now 9-2 Saxons. Photo by Brett Bremer •w* . t ,v I 1 .< ! S' .. r 1 *“ ' to VW V A; Ato ! 7 J I* •• • ■. ..w ' J •«te; 4 7' • .1- n J r J - >' r.»l J 't A , A 6.. I ♦ A f RTS is A rK i' A* x A x A r « I I? > r 9 4 k; V1 I )^* > A . ;4i»m 4..*^ VT* T S. I f.-4AX- * ' MICHAEL KINNEY A PLUMBING H V Hastings running back Isaiah Wilson follows blockers Grady Reed (55) and Deondre Mathis ^0) around the right side during their MHSAA cPortland High School Friday. 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Tom marks the third generation of Wiswells owning the business. “He was very passionate about Riverside Cemetery, he served on the then-Hastings City Bank board, he served on the Pennock Foundation board for 20 or 30 years, and they raised all sorts of money for a lot of the technology that they use at the hospital today, built buildings, that sort of thing. Wiswell also served on the Rotary Club of Hastings, including as its presi­ dent for a year. He supported all the millages and believed strong schools make strong Editor V ( .- * .J » t L I V A J V Jim Wiswell, longtime owner of Barry County Lumber, passed away last week. Here, he is joined by his late wife, Jill, who passed away in May this year. Photos provided Residents across the county this week are remembering Barry County Lumber’s longtime owner after his death last week. James “Jim” Wiswell, 87, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14 after a long life of community service and dedica­ tion to the betterment of Barry County. Wiswell joins his wife of over 63 years, Jill, who passed away in May this year. Though he is best known for his long ■ tenure at the helm of Barry County Lumber, Wiswell is remembered as a champion for the community. “He was a huge supporter of the com- communities. So, whatever he could do to support the schools, he was always all in,” said Tom. Wiswell’s son refiected on the many employees and builders his father men­ tored over the years. “He employed 1 don’t know how many hundreds of people over the years but lots and lots — and he mentored a lot more. I think about young builders starting out. He would mentor them and help them whenever he could,” said Tom. Wiswell was also a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. Wiswell and his wife, Jill, met at the University of Michigan, where he See OWNER on 3- Turkey Trot organizers eye another record turnout as race becomes fun, yearly tradition No contest plea entered in crash that killed local tow truck driver ••r— » I I t f f « »* w 4 e •3 "Ik ii'’ a * A -r . A Off ? 9 f I * J3 !l.T« I r I 4 I • A 9 . 3 Uu A 19-year-old man pleaded no contest Wednesday to charges he struck and killed a Hastings tow truck driver on M-6 near Caledonia one year ago ±is month. Payton Bradley Ferris entered the plea in 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids to a single count of a moving violation causing death in the Nov. 4, 2023, crash tliat killed 2 5-year-old Keagan Spencer on M-6 near Kraft Avenue. A third-generation tow truck driver, Spencer was co-owner and operator of Hastings-based Towzilla Towing and Recovery. He was engaged to be married and a father to two small children, one of whom was with him when he was struck and killed while attempting to res­ cue a dog that was in the median of the expressway. Ferris faces up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000 when he is sentenced on the misdemeanor charge Dec. 16. He is currently free on a $10,000 bond while awaiting sentencing. About 30 family members and friends of Spencer's, many wearing T-shirts or jackets bearing phrases like “move over” and “slow down,” attended the hearing before District Judge Kirsten Holz. They are angry r i' < I r? J. * I s i'. "1^ '•.^*** 7>> z zr •. •* •T r V «e» Wh .41^ * • A ( . $ ’w* * j V ' a The YMCA of Barry County will be holding its 16th installment of the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Photos provided Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer 1 Few, if any, people want to work on Thanksgiving Day. But, when it comes to staffing the yearly Turkey Trot race, the YMCA of Barry County has no problems finding the help. “People are pretty quick to help out," said Gina McMahon, program director for the YMCA and the Turkey Trot race director. “Our Y staff throughout all the departments jump on board right away. They know how important the event is. Sometimes you think it might be a struggle because it’s Thanksgiving morning, but we’ve never struggled to get Y staff as well as volunteers.” That’s the beauty of the Turkey Trot — it is far less of a competitive 5K race and much more of a yearly tradition for family and friends through­ out Barry County. Throughout the years, hun­ dreds of participants have shown up — many dressed in Thanksgiving garb — to run the race on See TROT on 4 4 W’ r- 1 1 0 1 9 f A''*. *V • 1 < r I ii *1 t 1 • b n 'll 7 ■v. r 1 % ■ > k I CJki b * I I »* WObBlE BeIvU Ug ■at h? 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AREA GRADUATES A COUPLE TOP SINGLES PLAYERS •J ■ I r * I V > Wlllllll <79 “tss I 4 i Greg Chandler Staff Writer ♦ ■ * iw VU I 'A*.’ A ♦ » 1 1 i: ?7 'Efc ■ /9»MV 3 t' "■ 12 ' I t I 1 Ai w « JI * I 1 J I 1 J 9 L03104092* I THE HASTINGS BANNER t waHn** j I •J 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ $ ) I �* T ‘I O: •'I a' A •L..* .ill’ *d ir > z* ?_ Jhursdoy^ November 21, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Ml" J dr (■minty Gonsiders joining nationwide Insulin lawsuit Molly Macieod Editor Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners’ Committee of the Whole recommcnded to the full board on Tuesday that the county join a nationwide insulin lawsuit. Frantz Law (iroup, based in California, IS leading a nationwide lawsuit against insulin manufacturers for artificially in­ flating the prices of insulin, a life-saving diabetes drug, Mike Hagerty represents Gallagher, the group that manages the county’s health insurance pool. Hagerty explained the lawsuit to COW members on Tuesday. “The whole premise of this (lawsuit) is that pharmacy benefit managers and insu­ lin manufacturers have inflated the prices of insulin over the years. So the concept around this mass litigation is you get a number of entities together tliat have been harmed by those increased prices and go for litigation,” said Hagerty. Barry County’s health insurance pool as a whole has already passed a resolution to join the litigation. Around 200 entities make up the pool. “The attorneys have recommended that both entities that make up the pool and the the pool as a whole join the litigation Z'r* DID YOU SEE? reason being i.s when the lawsuit actually comes to fruition, it's possible that the defendants could argue that either the pool is not eligible to be part of it, or each entity themselves is not part of it and uy to get one of them removed,” said Hagerty. The lawsuit cries foul against insulin prices stretching back to 2019. Should Bany County join the lawsuiL the county could claim money spent on insulin back to 2019. The goal of the lawsuiL said Hagerty, is for 90 percent of costs to be recovered. If Frantz Law (iroup is successful, it will take 30perccntofthe settlement as its fee. Should the case fail, Frantz will go without pay. Though Barry County faces no financial consequences should they join the lawsuit and it is unsuccessful, COW members raised concerns about the man-hours it could take to gather the necessary infor­ mation for the lawsuit. Hagerty said it is hard to guess how much Barry County has spent on insulin in the past five years without seeing the data. I can tell you from a group of 200 we have some that have hardly spent any, we have some that have spent $360,000. The goal of recovery is 90 percent of what you spent that is what attorneys believe has been inflated over that period of time,’’ said Hagerty. 1 «<» * V’ I is I •4 5 s>Z 4AI » JI J a * I__ T I w'i/ / I •w trill r ♦ FILLING THE CANVAS 1 A little over a year since its opening, Painter's Alley has seen a lot of change, With new art added and painted over every day, passersby could see a completely different view of the wall daily. Painter’s Alley is the first legal graffiti wall in Hastings and is located in the alley behind Miller Real Estate, 149 W. State Street. Photo by Molly Macieod isa^ cXf r a Hastings awarded $12,500 Community Forestry Grant «r Molly Macieod Copy Editor The City of Hastings has been awarded $12,500 in grant dollars from the Mich- igan Department of Natural Resources through the Community Forestry Grant. The grant will be used to help fund a public tree inventory throughout the city, I ’W" AI 1 •t / 1^ •4 1 I n I ♦ 1 4 R eET ICHURCI B r f Id as well as develop a maintenance plan for the city’s trees. In order to qualify for the grant, the city had to put up $ 12,500 of its own matching funds — bringing the tree project total to a $25,000 price tag. The city will work with architecture, engineering, design and survey firm Wightman to carry out the project. To­ gether, surveyors will account for every tree within the city and in the street right-of-way. Wightman will then develop a geo­ graphic information system (GIS) that will map out the trees and hold data. Field workers will collect data about a each tree, including its location, species, di­ ameter, condition and conflicts with nearby infrastructure. That data will be uploaded to the GIS database and online map. City employees will take two training sessions to learn how to utilize the data. “Although this is going to be used to select trees for removal and for future planting, one of the greatest values of it is wewill be better treating trees—especially our street trees — as a community asset,” City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said ear­ lier this year when applying for the grant. Tree surveying will kick off in January 2025 before wrapping up in August, ac­ cording to Wightman’s proposal. * * tiedujiJe- ;jec* a» Mt* • .../rltSrSS'’ : st I is®'^ . . 5 V II pa' Molly Macieod i! I it « I I I ’.A * 5^. SB a Tuesday. November 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. I f J i t ' 1f 1 4 J I Green Street Church I ( I I A new law passed last year will require all schools and daycare centers in Michigan to develop a drinking water management plan, as well as require lead filters on all consumptive water fixtures. Hastings Area School System is working on a plan to fund the new re­ quirements. The new requirements will create a hefty bill for the district, with each filter costing $75.99 each. These filters must be replaced every three to six months. “Having to replace those filters every three to six mon±s is a huge expense,” said HASS Assistant Superintendent ofStudent Achievement Beth Stevens on Monday. Stevens said she applied for a Filter First grant on behalf of the district last month for $169,079.58. That money would fund the purchase of224 replace­ ment water filters. Those filters could last r SlEi > I r X« ti' , arau: .Mi oltslmsii??®. sara; L one to two years. She said the district should hear back on whether they will get any grant money by December. Stevens said she has also heard rumors ofa second grant rolling out next year,, though she has seen no concrete proof yet. Schools and daycare centers in Mich­ igan must be compliant with the law. Public Act 154, by Oct. 2025. Board members were concerned about the cost the district could foot should no grant dollars be awarded. “So if for some reason we don’t get a grant, then are we going to lose $ 170,000 of the general fundjust for filters?” asked board president Luke Haywood. “I will say not totally. You have to have one drinking water/fill station for every hundred students. At the middle school, I think there’s five compliant stations, so we would just have to do one (filter),” said Stevens. Editor - I ^A«1 siiiifeLBcW&cte r X I h i J I A I." HASS applies for lead filter grant amid new requirements Free r Thanksgiving Community Meal 5a i is •’:* s ' ' ,1' \ “'A _ Z. « I j s£>.fe’i!nni2M|^ pffrai^SBazstss: li­ 'iBiaaimimrescI^ caKe-I&csKissi Wnaats^spe* [i!»fissiiMl;fe£;a:^x.T.T —•.-juuwijnw pfioampisx I 1 ( % Sil'"* *** n I t ■*»iew i‘.i "liklil ^wner * »i W.CJ I I I d I* •l •. S.V£.tQ Nwff-^jCTT^flF^ s c Riverwalk Lofts groundbreaking postponed I. I, t;z5i S •< I • c. ♦ r♦% I* office.green$treetumc@ mail.com or 269-945-9574 3 A- .i •. f A;': 31 •. J *- J I .s : J - i'. ■■ Located in the Heart of Hastings for a Purpose! “We Feed People ” Green Street Church 209 West Green Street .;3 T ’ I fl 4 ; s I r £ X •1 I residential buildings on the property, making up roughly 135 units. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apartments, 91 will be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. Developers also hope to build a smaller, fourth building on the property to be used as a community food and arts center. That building could also be home to a daycare center. Editor I V :r Molly Macieod ♦ Originally scheduled for this morning, the groundbreaking for Hastings’ newest housing project has been delayed. CopperRock Construction is postpon’^8 its planned groundbreaking event for the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts citing vs^vax/tA A^ ^VDtpVll* <4 > ZV •« A-L* T 1 _X • rx • a• . circumstances beyond our control,” wrote CopperRock marketing coordinator Taylor Noordeweier on Tuesday. CopperRock hopes to reschedule the groundbreaking soon. The Hastings Riverwalk Lofts project has been a long time in the making. The site of the now-burned Royal Coach building, 420 E. Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St. could soon be home to hundreds. CopperRock is planning to build three < .11 ax 3s ‘a I. , V I mtlkSih', ’•’Ki ’’Hk, V) SUS ' «E<^ 1i -X 4 • 4 : Around 20 percent of the build , or around 27 units, will house those in Barry County making 80 to 100 percent of the area s median income. Last month, Hastings City Council members approved CopperRock's brownfield redevelopment plan for the ST' < f j I site, one of the final hurdles to the project. 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Hastings city manager receives positive evaluations, approved for raise Molly Macleod Molly Macleod 4 J V1 Missing Delton man found dead after extensive search Editor T ' i ’ H f IWO w ’ wl I I t > \ .X X A.' I V > I Ii The search for a Delton man who went missing earlier this month after going for a walk has been found dead following an extensive search. Michael Hodge, 76, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 8. Hodge suffered from dementia, and went missing after leaving to go for a walk — a common activity for him. The Michigan Stale Police Wayland Post announced its search had conclud­ ed for Hodge on Thursday, Nov. 14, with the help of K-9 officers. Dozens of volunteers helped with the search, including many from the Delton area. «( The MSP would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Hodge’s family, friends, and all those who knew him. This is truly the most unfortunate outcome for us all. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude for the hundreds of volunteers, partners, and other law enforcement resources from near and far that assisted in searching for Mr. Hodge over the past several days,” the MSP Fifth District wrote on X on Thursday. 1 1 Is.i i?*? A J3 _ Planning commission dispute leads to resignation of Yankee Springs board member % 'O.i Greg Chandler Staff Writer 3v,- tu ooc’’’’•’llllli I- Is* tl . ^lOOluKC.r L A dispute over whether elected of­ ficials should be allowed to attend meetings of or have input on decisions of a local planning commission has led to the resignation of a Yankee Springs Township board member. Mike Cunningham resigned as town­ ship clerk at the conclusion of the Nov. 14 Township Board meeting after it voted 4-1 to pass a resolution that says board members should not express their per­ sonal views on a matter being considered by the township Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals. “The Township Board determines that Township Board members should not attend, participate in or otherwise provide their personal opinion (through written correspondence or otherwise) to the Township Planning Commission and/ or ZB A, regarding a matter under consid­ eration by the Planning Commission and/ or ZBA, in order to avoid duress being imposed, or perceived to be imposed, on the Planning Commission and/or ZBA,” the resolution reads. Cunningham, who had served as clerk since November 2020, had just been re-elected nine days before his resigna­ tion announcement. His resignation is to take effect Dec. 1. He and the other four members of the Township Board Supervisor Rob Heethuis, Treasurer Deb Mousseau and trustees Larry Knowles and Dave VanHouten - all ran unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. “This is not just a random resolution. This is something that’s crafted specif­ ically to stop me from talking, stop me from inputting ideas (and) facts - both as a board member and as a township resident,” Cunningham said. At issue are comments Cunningham has made suggesting a change in the township’s short-term rental ordinance, which is under study by the Planning Commission. The ordinance currently bans commercial short-term rentals in Sg,, ‘^r. li’i 115 ^’t^tOcam" I^H rini,,"^ «!■ aai in.. ■ Rfe «Hte wS applies (o f eai filer R amid new WlIbdM ■s ij* ffiiifii tel year niW fE' al!tochers in .uhiat B (b’fkp 3 drinking w I aflymniTOhMi^is saiilsfebatebilnnr'djiiCQi graQtmflD^oatoartiacikt^^ ksseeDvanaeeprooffA kbooJsaiidtacflJa5iiii5i(to .Ira School Svsttffl is * * isan mis if cajpb 5® fe Is. ;.Tt2®ipiobilsiCTrew oKijfcfemilei •5i,iffe«wiKW8‘ kv I)'ll® OWNER But Jim’s vision was to grow the com­ pany, and he outlasted the other two. With continued growth in mind, Jim moved the company in 1977 to their present location on Industrial Park Drive,” said Jacobs. “It’s families like the Wiswells that make communities like ours grow and prosper, something that Hastings and small towns all over the country are known for and benefit from,” Jacobs continued. Earlene Baum remembers being kids with Wiswell. The two were in the same class at Hastings High School and became friends when she moved from California in eighth grade. Both graduated in the Class of 1955. “He was a very caring person when it came to the community and the future that he wanted for Barry County and all the people that lived here,” said Baum. She recalled Jim and his father, Roger, and her memories of working at Barry County Lumber in her youth. “Barry County was their home, and they did everything that they could to promote the business and the well-be­ ing of the people in the community,” Continued from Page 1 earned his master’s in business admin­ istration. His bachelor’s degree, also from Michigan, is in engineering. The two were wed in the summer of 1960. “Our community lost a giant retailer with the passing of Jim Wiswell,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. “Not only was he an outstanding retailer, he served on several boards and organizations in the city and was a longtime Rotary member. He was truly one of our community’s great leaders and will be missed.” Barry County Lumber was started in 1945 as a partnership between Ezekial and Ivan Smith and Jim’s father, Roger Wiswell. The original location was at 125 N. Jefferson St. Ezekial Smith and Roger Wiswell died within six months of each other in 1963. It was then that Jim left his accounting job in Detroit, with the encouragement of his wife, to take over his father’s business with Ivan Smith. After Ivan Smith died in 1973, Jim became the sole owner of the company. “It’s a great blessing to have some­ one that has been through it,” Tom said Baum. said of taking over his father’s business. “There wasn’t much that I was going through (taking over the company) that he hadn’t been through at some point.” " free “I can remember tagging JI Estimates II z along with my mom to get I Xis advertising from Roger and • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation then later Jim. At the time, • Blown-in Attic Insulation Hastings had three lumber 517-983-11954 companies: Newton Lumber Company, East Side Lumber start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam and Barry County Lumber. lii-i**** ^'■ saiiJW 5V If* RiP (I# J**’ A-i l*r , J , .(n rfllif riff‘s “S’"* *^7 <4* X fl I ill XtT - * r# I ... 4' < residential-zoned areas. Cunningham attended and submitted written comments to the Planning Com­ mission at an Oct. 17 public hearing, at which he proposed allowing an STR in a residential area if the proposed rental is close to the principal residence of the person who owns the rental and is at that residence each day that the rental is oc­ cupied. The Planning Commission tabled any action on the ordinance after that hearing and was expected to resume dis­ cussions on the ordinance on Thursday. “Because we personally live close to the issue being discussed, I (had) been notified (of the public hearing) - why? Because the township by law had to notify me, as a resident of the township, and that certainly, along with all the other Open Meetings Act rules, seems to have given me permission to attend as a resident, at the very least, and to speak,” Cunningham said. The Oct. 17 hearing wasn’t the first time Cunningham had attended a Plan­ ning Commission meeting and provided comments to be read into the record as public comment. Planning Commission Chairwoman Shana Bush wrote in an email. “This has occurred several times, and Mike has prefaced his comments with a statement that he is ‘commenting as a member of the public and not a member of the Township Board,”’ Bush wrote in her email. “After he had commented in person a few times and then submitted written input - not related to the STR ordi­ nance -1 discussed the situation with our professional planner to get clarification on the rules regarding elected township board members speaking as members of the public during public comment at our Planning Commission meetings.” Bush further wrote that she did not believe commissioners were influenced to change their opinions or vote different­ ly because of Cunningham’s status as a board member, but did write “when Mike provided his comments, it generally, felt 2 efihgoailtodjisifirfl®-» rri'i taripJariikfH?’'^ n I written performance evalua­ tions for the city manager. The Hastings City Council memmayor then goes over these oers approved a raise for City evaluations with the manager, anager Sarah Moyer-Cale reviewing and discussing any ast week following a round of areas of concern, i positive evaluations by council “This year, the results are that members. Council members voted the city manager is performing Sarah Moyerunanimously last week to ap­ the duties of the office at a high­ Cale ly professional level,” Tossava prove a raise for Moyer-Cale’s yearly salary from $ 123,539 to $128,147, told The Banner. the next step up on the pay scale. This ‘ I am grateful for the support of the puts Moyer-Cale at the seventh step of City Council and for the dedication they ffie city s nine-step compensation scale, have to this community,” Moyer-Cale implemented by a wage and compensa­ wrote in an email to The Banner. “I look tion study last year. forward to continuing to serve the counc i I Mayor Dave Tossava explained that in the upcoming year and establishing each year council members fill out goals for 2025.” Editor awkward. There are times when the (Plan­ ning Commission) or members of the PC will request input from the (Board of Trustees) or work together with a member (or members) of the board to develop solutions to issues,” she wrote. Working together to develop a solution IS a collaboration where all members of the group can provide input and discuss pros and cons of the different options. This is much different than the one-sided opinions that are typically presented in public comment.” Heethuis said he was asked by Zon­ ing Administrator Joe Shea to have township attorney Catherine Kaufman review whether it was appropriate for Cunningham to make public comments tied to the STR issue. In her legal opinion that was the basis for the resolution that passed, Kaufman cited a 1973 Michigan law that pre­ scribed standards of conduct for public officials and employees and also created a state board of ethics. One of those standards says “a public officer shall not represent his or her personal opinion as that of an agency.” She also wrote that a board member’s attendance and/or par­ ticipation at a meeting of the Planning Commission or ZBA “may potentially lead to a finding ofdue process violation” or otherwise would make any decision reached by the Planning Commission or ZBA “legally vulnerable to challenge.” In addition, the resolution cited a Michigan Townships Association policy on avoiding undue influence that states: because of the value of the independent advice of boards, commissions and committees to the public decision-making process, members of the township board shall refrain from using their position to unduly influence the deliberations, outcomes or recommendations of board, commissions and committee proceed­ ings.” Heethuis echoed the MTA position. “When you come on the board, you become kind of servants. You’re not just (regular) citizens anymore, you’re servants of the township,” he said. Cunningham argued that both the legal opinion and the MTA ethics policy don’t tell the full story. 44 The MTA and our attorney have both said at different times that if a board member is going to do this, they should make sure that they state that they are speaking as a resident, which I have See SPRINGS on 4 s 4 Financial I s ^,a I 'J •. 1 / V s < I e FOCUS® Provided by the Bany County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 0 Member SlPC I .. ’.ii 7 . r 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 (269) 948-8265 'TV Which IRA is right for you? The individual retire­ ment account (IRA) is cel­ ebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build re­ sources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. But which IRA is right for you? 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In addition, any pictures that are captured by the Flock Safety system are deleted within 30 days if they are not being actively used in a criminal Greg Chandler Staff Writer rhe village of Middleville will pur­ chase a camera system that will photo­ graph the license plates of every vehicle that comes into the village, a move that could help local law enforcement solve crimes. The Village Council on Nov. 12 unan­ imously approved the purchase of the six-camera system from Atlanta-based Flock Safety at an initial cost of $39,900. The system will have fixed startup costs of $21.900 for the cameras and their in­ stallation, followed by annual recurring costs of $ 18,000. Vil lage Manager C raig Stolsonburg said. Village officials learned about Flock Safety’s Falcon system and how it works during a mayor’s exchange with the city of Lowell earlier this summer. “It takes a picture of the back of a car and it takes stock of two things - number one, the license plate, and number two, the vehicular fingerprint," Flock Safety community affairs manager Jonathan Paz said. The motion-activated, solar-powered system is then connected to the National Crime Information Center, which can supply an alert to law enforcement im­ mediately, Paz said. “If someone is coming in who has a felony warrant associated with their car - maybe it’s a stolen vehicle, may­ be there’s missing people involved, an Amber Alert, a Silver Alert - it will provide alerts in under 30 seconds. It’s the best-in-class technology,” he said. Sgt. Scott Ware, who heads up the Middleville unit of the Barry County V' investigation, Paz said. Council Trustee Makenzi Peters said that given current staffing shortages at the sherifTs department, acquiring the >i«bk’ > / Middleville is investing nearly $40,000 in a camera system that will read the license plates of cars entering and leaving the village. The system could help local law enforcement solve crimes in the area. Photo provided Sheri ffs Office, says the village’s current system of security cameras, which have been set up at various village-owned properties such as the Sesquicentennial Pavilion and Village Hall, doesn’t have the capability of providing the type of detail the Flock Safety system does. The (Flock Safety) technology will read the plates for us, and we can then track ±e plates of ±e car, we can track the make and model,” Ware said. “The cameras we have here in the village, I can put in ‘blue car, ’ and they can track the blue car through ±e village camera system, but it’s not going to tell me if it’s a Chevy Malibu ... it’s just going to track every blue car. I’m going to be looking at 30 different (blue) cars without a time stamp.” Paz addressed council concerns re­ garding potential privacy issues. “It’s not facial recognition. It’s not meant to collect sensitive information about individuals. We focus on cars. That’s the information that we’re able to capture,” he said. In addition, license plate numbers are considered public information, Paz said. The information that is collected has been found to be admissible as evi­ dence in court cases. Paz cited a recent case in Flint where the technology was invaluable in capturing a driver in a hit- system is a no-brainer. “Ifwe’re looking at a safe community, if we’re looking at returning people’s property, ifwe’re looking at... expansion that is happening inside the village and outside, thi s is a no-brainer to approve,” Peters said. President Pro Tempore Kevin Smith said that the system “sells itself when it comes to protecting our community.” “It’s a high priority for the residents of this village to remain safe. As we’ve grown, so have the (criminal) incidents that have occurred, whether they’re car break-ins or business break-ins,” Smith said. “We’re a transient town.... this is not a destination, it’s usually (people) are passing through. This is a perfect tool to address just that. This had my full support five minutes after I saw it.” Four cameras will be installed on M-37, including one at the north and south entrances into the village, and two more will be installed on Main Street, Paz said. Founded in 2017, Flock Safety cur­ rently serves more than 5,000 commu­ nities nationally with the license-plate reading technology. P CkjC>-" <4 •• i-’ jigB^ 5 . I ent 113321^ lOiSS BT to **. 4« sets* ■ •« !s SPRINGS Continued from Page 3 done,” he said. “In all of this resolu­ tion, it doesn’t mention that, that you can do that. It’s just plain them saying ‘no, you can’t do it.’ “I’ve been threatened with censure. I’ve been threatened that the attorney will be here and it will be in a closed , session to talk about this. It impunes my reputation and I’m very angry about it, I’m very upset about this,” Cunningham added. Bush supported the board resolution. “It’s important to avoid situations where the (Planning Commission) or the ZBA could feel pressured by an elected official,” she wrote. “Allow­ ing our elected officials to provide comments and/or written opinions as a ‘member of the public’ has the potential to result in such a situation. If input from the (Board of Trustees) is requested from either the PC or the ZBA, that input should be provided as a response from the board and not as the opinion of one of its members,” Knowles serves as the Township Board’s liaison to the Planning Com­ mission, has a vote on the Planning Commission, and reports back to the board on the commission’s activi­ ties during its meetings. Likewise, Knowles reports back to the Planning Commission on any input the board might offer, Heethuis said. “The liaison should take (our input) to the Planning Commission, the Plan­ ning Commission should talk about it, and whatever they do, that ordinance is going to come back to the board, and we would either take that piece up or just sign the ordinance that they passed. That’s how it should work,” Heethuis said. At the Nov. 14 meeting, Knowles TROT Continued from Page 1 Thanksgiving morning, burning off plenty of calories before they belly up to the Thanksgiving table for a big meal. This year will be no different as the Turkey Trot is slated for Thursday, Nov. 28 as the YMCA of Barry County celebrates its 16th installment. This is an event that has exploded in popularity — especially recently. Organizers have added small wrinkles to it as the years have gone on and it now features a free, one-mile fun run for those who are not so confi­ dent they can hoof it for the full three miles. “I think it’s about the community connection and family and friends gathering. It’s definitely about that atmosphere,” McMahon said. “I think we have a small town, fam­ ily vibe to it,” said Melissa Fletke, said he was taken aback by some of Cunningham’s comments. “I kind of (hold the view) that our Planning Commission was designed to investigate on their own (any ordi­ nance changes),” Knowles said. “To me, if the thought is if we’re going to tell the Planning Commission what the board wants, I don’t know why we have a Planning Commission.” Cunningham has been critical of what he sees as an over-reliance on un­ elected committees influencing town­ ship board actions. The township has a parks committee, a fire committee, a veterans memorial committee, a water resources committee and a recycling committee. In addition, the Planning Commission has been receiving input from a subcommittee that was formed to look at short-term rentals. “My perception is that many on this board and on our committees and appointed commissions and boards believe that these non-elected positions within the township are so independent of the elected board of trustees that they do not have to follow any rules or procedures and can work at cross purposes to the elected board,” Cunningham said. “When a board member dares to act and speak as a trustee of the township, representing the township interests above those ofthe appointed officials, these people, working behind and through some of the elected officials, place undue pressure on them to fall in line or get out.” The Township Board must still accept Cunningham’s resignation. Once that resignation is accepted, the board must then appoint a new clerk within 45 days of the effective date of resignation. An election could then be held in two years, Heethuis said. marketing and communications direc­ tor for the YMCA. “It’s not taken extremely seriously.” The number of participants shows the strides that the event has made, especially recently. In 2019, 183 run­ ners participated before it was can­ celled in 2020 because of COVID. In 2021, the event returned with 224 fol­ lowed by 231 runners in 2022. But this total took a big jump last year when race organizers made it a timed race complete with microchipped race bibs. This allowed runners to know their time and determine where they fin­ ished. Last year, the event pulled in a record 468 runners. This year’s Turkey Trot is flirting with a new record as 425 runners are already signed up with a week left before the big day. The run with humble roots now looks and feels much more like a bie city 5K run. “I think the bibs made a big dif­ ference,” McMahon said. “The bibs. PLEA Continued from Page 1 9 ) that Ferris did not face felony charges in Spencer’s death. Spencer’s mother, Miko Garrison, called the no contest plea a “cowardly act.” “It’s in the police report that he was on his phone 13 seconds prior to the crash. He was driving 80 miles an hour. I think it’s quite an unfair, unjust charge,” Garrison said. Keagan’s father, Matt Spencer, compared the charge Ferris is facing to another case that had been heard moments before in the Kent County courtroom where the individual pleaded guilty to stealing a phone. That charge could have resulted in a similar sen­ tence to what Ferris may receive. “(Ferris) runs over a young man at 80 miles an hour and it’s still a mis­ demeanor, punishable by one year (in jail)? ... How can this be just a misde­ meanor? It should be a 15-year felony because he struck a roadside worker,” Matt Spencer said. “He had his lights activated, he was in his (reflective) gear. MIOSHA found no fault with Keagan. This young man was distracted and speeding.” Assistant Kent County Prosecutor Gabriel Holmstrom told members of Spencer’s family outside the court that no sentencing agreements have been made with the defendant. “Our position all along is that we want jail time,” Holmstrom said. Spencer’s death has mobilized the tow truck industry to speak out for new laws to protect tow drivers when they assist drivers whose vehicles become disabled. It’s expected that as many as 500-600 tow trucks may show up at Ferris’ sentencing hearing as a show of support for Keagan, Matt Spencer said. “We can’t control what the judicial system is going to do,” he said. “But what we can control is what Keagan’s legacy is going to be. We hope we can use his story to tighten up the ‘move over’ laws. This was not a ‘move over' violation because Keagan’s truck was 90 degrees to the road. If he was paral­ lel to the road, he would be covered by the ‘move over' law. “The young man was on his phone r. » t I s ,r 1 4 ST'? sk ?iS • T 9 be jes ."05 * t # 'cmcBS^sr/:. « I 1 ♦ I « 4 >1^ vrr* as « aLate^’xiifi^s** M lacoiai^^ihedisCiaiiieD iatll^v!mcrrgr »lipKc?E:xiiS5:^ 4 i ^Be :ici ri "ti to I® treoss ae Matt Spencer, Keagan’s dad, speaks to reporters after Payton Ferris pleaded no contest Wednesday to a charge of moving violation causing death in the death of Keagan on M-6 in Kent County in November of last year. Photo by Greg bilBe :7^asM JKl w ii Hi r.l is > IF IC ' ** c Chandler * 13 seconds before he killed Keagan, and that isn’t a distracted driver charge. Why? Because they can’t prove he w'as h^ds-free, and because he wasn’t on his phone when he physically struck Keagan.” Legislation has been introduced by state Rep. Gina Johnsen, R-Lake Odessa, dubbed “Keagan’s Law,” that would allow for blue flashing lights to be installed on tow trucks to warn motorists that they are assisting a dis­ abled vehicle. That legislation is cur­ rently in committee. Spencer’s family is pursuing a lawsuit against Ferris and his insurance com­ pany for damages resulting from the crash. Matt Spencer said. Holz said she has received numerOUS letters from Spencer’s family and friends, as well as from Ferris’ family, and has also seen the video footage of the crash that killed Keagan. She said that she would set aside “several hours” at the sentencing hearing to give those affected an opportunity to speak. r®5«s« “^4 > stX5a <sc: 4 V M. ■** *1 *b I I i I I I timing, and the really cool inflatable finish line rather than just running past our YMCA sign. That’s made it really cool to have that big finish line.” The run takes place near Algonquin Lake, starting at the comer of Buehler Road and Iroquois Trail. The race route begins on Buehler Road before turning right on Woodruff Road, right on Hammond Road, right on Iroquois Trail, and ending at the parking lot at the YMCA’s Camp Algonquin. Registration is still available, but those who register now will not get the promotional long-sleeve Turkey Trot shirt, which is already in production. The winning male and female receive a free turkey donated by Ottos’ Turkey Farm. The winning youth runners get turkey cookies. Hot chocolate will be served on the front lawn ofthe i Si1 YMCA’s Camp Algonquin at the con­ clusion of the event. A best-dressed award will also be I ^^4 V I handed out, with the winner receiving a pumpkin pie with an engraved fork. For all the detailed information on the event, visit ymcaofbarrycounty. org/sportsprograms/turkey-trot. ♦ ♦ lA iept J % ♦« Si Si �•A ^^2^ McistingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 5 Thursday, November 21, 2024 pardons Aidan Cluckinson, rooting for a Lions Thanksgiving win CLASSIFIEDS -A TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 * « J- .*• ■-*7 W'x' ' ■' W A TREE SERVICE I i X 4 1. 3II 11 I BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut. Oak. Hard Maple, Cherry. T' a ► Paying top dollar. Call for pricing J .Hrw h> > A ** r 4b i ♦ ii X .K V ’ hi i .* I if V < * K t ')'j «r I I « «* 1 V. ■^lin ii i! I t . workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, 4 I . r (269)818-7793. * • I’" • r F f J I TV 1 and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & I J V \ <■ tr \ V I * Plans approved for new Nashville PD headquarters & 0 * £17’ Xr ' < Ti ■ ri ®«®S lA ..7'1 -> 3 •'•'( L ■ Leila Wood Contributing Writer J I .I A |S^ir *5 I. r T *r f ^9^ I A* Iff* r * ** * • 4 .7^ *1 :r4' ■c ■Si lu : 'v-< Out of Michigan’s many turkeys, one stood above the rest for its true grit. Aidan Cluckinson wac narHnnod Het u,ooiz by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Cluckinson, named after Lions defensive end Aidan las week relaxing Thanksgiving this year - not on the dinner table. Photo provided Hutchinson, will enjoy a if tot • * • “ < t * I ; iJ’i S5 ias mMl ‘I*! 6. foiKled *S?“^ PlEA S'- ’ >• • K. ' I ' Uw j ; ' V •*»««» »'.an Last Thursday, Covernor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a tur­ key before Thanksgiving. The turkey’s name, Aidan Cluckinson, was submitted by Valentina, a young Michigander from South Lyon. The name was selected from nearly 4,500 entries in the statewide con­ test. Aidan Cluckinson is the third turkey pardoned since the governor took office. “Today, we come together to continue our tradition ofpardoning a turkey,” said Governor Whitmer. “This year’s win­ LANSING i > <■ aeoigr/ Li h ir ^1 ■ id nt r* M. HASS seeking input on updated strategic pian ri I* * ' ::2i'' Administrators with the Hastings Area School System have teamed up with consultants from the Michigan Leadership Institute to draw up a new, updated strategic plan. This document outlines core infor­ mation and goals that the district then uses as a filter for its decision-making process. The school’s strategic plan remains in place for five years. The current strategic plan took effect in 2019 under then-Superintendent Dr. Carrie Duits and runs through 2024. The process to create this document will take the school’s strategic plan­ ning committee - which includes a variety of stakeholders - the better part of the remaining school year to complete. Right now, the committee is in the process of collecting feedback through a series of focus groups and an online survey. Anyone from the community can I :2> «»• %.1 f 71 *< ns Fffb j; i-jjg *.« <** • ■ .V *-w r r ri .iresKtsariideljiaded -- £21 *r* .■iiui'jpaK.ri2:dw * ***.'^- I • r «bi> w I M !►£ Ti: .'Sfnt ?i; r 52 •w* > «f T T • 2*‘ ‘ L^£ICi£'5xL30y % *» '*VJ ■ ■r— r' <• r. r; MaflSpercef.Keagaisik spsaits Io reporters a/er^ f^spfeadednoccolesl fcdaytoacha'ge^.^ (ioaorcawgte^'^^ A * x: r». (itoenteofte’t®'*’* .i. S': Tim Boring. “He is the definition of true grit and never gets fouled. He will be joining all of us on Thanksgiving Day as the Detroit Lions take wing and fly to their next victory on the road to the Super Bowl.” Last year, the governor pardoned Dolly Pardon, which was selected from more than 3,900 entries in the statewide contest. In 2022, the governor pardoned Mitch E. Gander. — MM «-• k x4 ning name is Aidan Cluckinson, which was one of hundreds of submissions based on our beloved Detroit Lions. The team has really captured our hearts and made us all hopeful for a Super Bowl this year. This Thanksgiving, I hope every­ one enjoys time with loved ones, finds a way to give back to the community, and keeps on cheering for our Lions.” “As a lifelong Detroit Lions fan, 1 am thrilled to be here today to pardon Aidan Cluck-in-son,” said MDARD Director ■* it V^i^ !?! Il disnikisJ • ^1^ IjsjcmlsbefelK®^ sass take the online survey and some of the focus groups have included an invitation to the general public. On Monday night at Southeastern Elementary, Andy Ingall ofthe Michi­ gan Leadership Institute wasjoined by a small group ofschool administrators and a participant from the community for one of these focus groups. Ingall then met with the HASS school board to run through this same exercise. In these groups, Ingall asks all participants to identify four different things about the school district — strengths, weaknesses, future oppor­ tunities and barriers. I m not a fan of strategic plans that use the word maintain this or continue to do that,” Ingall told the board. “If those things are good and strong for you, that’s the undercurrent that needs to continue. We’re not going to take the gas off anything that’s going well; 4ftT) we’re just trying to find the places you want to do a little more, a little better and dig in a little deeper.” Board members did exactly that. Some strengths cited were the district’s robust CTE programs and facilities that are in the process of improvements thanks to a recent bond passage and even more recent renewal of the district’s sinking fund. Barriers included teacher shortage and staying competitive with other districts in terms of pay, among others. In the spring, the board is expected to receive a copy of the strategic plan for its feedback. The online survey is open through Thanksgiving weekend and can be accessed at surveymonkey.eom/r/ VGGD3KC.—Hastings Area School System 11 *•-1 ?l « f! l(^ "j., >35= "w; wX:* «• 5* h*’ 1 T r** t YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. tea -ias5!»« You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. ^l' .* ' >• C-4 .■ t X' ...^ sr ‘ viEi^r SiS*S? - Your Community Connection Group s53 L 4 3r^***#w3n * •t ,1*-^ . -•'T, .flit** If k I'T - 1 ■ "E Plans to renovate the second floor of the Nashville Village Office building and turn it into a new headquarters for the Nashville Police Department were approved by the Village Council on Thursday, Nov. 14. The new headquarters will provide the Nashville PD with much-needed addi­ tional room and upgraded amenities, as well as making use of space that has sat vacant for some lime. Keeping the headquarters in the Vil­ lage building also means that they will not need to move the police garage, located at the back of the building. The idea came up in a committee meeting a couple of months ago, and since then, officials have been working to put together a plan and budget. Department of Public Works Director Josh Pierce, who has been instrumental in the planning process said, “We want to knock the framing out (and) probably the electrical this year, get that under this year’s budget, and then we’ve bud­ geted... $32,000 in the budget for next year for that.” The portion of the work they hope to accomplish this winter is estimated at around $15,000. According to Village President Mike Kenyon, at this point, all ofthe people they are planning to hire to do the elec­ trical, heating, etc. are local tradesfolk. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some of the labor themselves. They intend to open up a stairwell to the second floor from the front entrance ofthe building that was closed up some time back and install a call box so that people will always be able to contact the police, even if they are unable to climb the stairs or when the office is closed. “The thought process with that is if we’re going to do that, update that front door so everything is ADA compliant... push button for handicap/wheelchair, stuff like that,” Pierce said, although those improvements were not included in the preliminary budget and plan that was approved last Thursday. According to Police Chief Chris Underhile, they looked into the possibility ofadding an elevator, to make the second floor more easily accessible for people with disabilities, but the cost would be $50,000 to $100,000 if no other struc­ tural changes are needed. For now, stairs and an egress window with a fire escape will have to suffice. Down the road, they may install a lift chair, or revisit the idea of an elevator, if the budget allows. * ! i’ i l.- T'> -X'* .v-- I J * O' - > f-; (:l)ri.sljiia.s wilJi Jolm Beny | Sal, 12/14/241 ^oopin 2/28/30- 11/26/19 . r* X King’s Brass (Jhrislmas (Jonccrt I r'ri, 12/20/241700pm ->X‘ k>' 5-7pm for TickeLs; liasling,s.ludu.s.c()m 1269-818-2492 > in person ticket sales (dosed 11/27) Other Events T Your life was a blessing, Your memory, a treasure. You are loved, beyond words, Missed beyond measure. Lobby open Wednesdays » ..iX Vern “Stub” Allerding (iPdiid I^apids Symphony: Holiday Pops | Wed, 12/11/241 yxHipni f> > In Loving Memory of Professional Events f .i?' HASTINGS PERFORMING ARTE CENTER « I 111 IS FtdJ Play 11P22/24, Toopin | u/23/24 , 2;oopm &'7:oopin «• r I' .:VT * •*' • 1 V <* I iS t:ollagc Concert | Thur, 12/5/241 Toopm 5^’ )k We think of you and miss you every day, 7^^ Your loving wife Doris, Jazz (Jirislmas | Mon, 12/9/241700pm •I 4 MS Band Concert | 'I'ue, 12/10/241 Tt X 700pm SL Ko.se Christaias Play | r'ri, 12/13/24 6:30pm MS Choir Concert | Tue, 12/17/241 700pm Thoi'iiaiiple Wind Band | Sun, 12/22/241 3:00pm ■ , ■ z l« K' ' «» >* ; r JI .t P i families I ( » I 3r rni★ iV< 4 >• i •' I Sons Larry and Bryan and their I w^Wxle '< * ri « ♦ H .< :r. ■f- V /. ? -TP’ >* n' ■» ■ ml 14 b 4 _ �t : '<•1^ > r J 1 6 WWW.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21, 2024 < s ) *:■ ■’h • 4 Santa Dash 5K is Dec. 7 -f J Lily, 8, Ga Dear Lily, I love thinking about things I can’t see with just my eyes. Like the atoms that make un everything. I asked my friend Fred Gittes how to figure out the number of atoms in a leaf. He’s a physicist at Washington State University. He showed me a worksheet he gives his students. It included a question exactly like yours! “It’s a question I assign college students for fun,” Gittes said. So, you’re in great company when you ponder big questions like this. We decided to use stoichiometry to find the answer. That’s a kind of math that scien­ tists do to understand chemical reactions. To get started, 1 picked an oak leaf off a tree in my yard. It weired 0.95 grams. Then I called my friend Henry Adams. He’s a tree scientist at Washington State University. He told me how much of each element make up the average plant. It turns out a plant is mostly carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. It contains some nitro­ gen, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, sulfur and silicon, too. Together, that’s 99.6 percent of a plant. Then it was math time. First, I multiplied the weight of the leaf by the percentage of each element That told me how many grams of each element we have in our leaf. Next, I pulled out a periodic table. That’s a chart of all the elements we know about It usually shows a number for each element—called atomic weight or molar mass, One thing that number tells us is how many No appointment is necessary, but State Sen. Thomas Albert has scheduled in-district office space may be limited at t hours to meet with the public t some locations. Local office in Lake Odessa and Hastings ’i"hours in other parts of the in late November and early Senate’s 18th District will be December. scheduled at a later date. The On Monday, Nov. 25, Al­ 1 Sth District includes Barry bert will be at the Hastings County and portions of Al­ City Hall council chambers, legan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, 201 E. State St., from 11:30 Sen. Thomas a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kent, and Ionia counties. Albert Residents will have anothResidents unable to attend er opportunity to talk with Albert in office hours may contact Albert’s Sen­ Lake Odessa on Friday, Dec. 6. Then, ate office via email at SenTAlbert@ he will be at the Lake Odessa Commu­ senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517nity Library, 1007 Fourth Ave., from 373-1734 or by calling toll-free at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 855-347-8018. Office hours are open to district More information is available on residents to talk about issues related Albert’s website, SenatorThomasAIto state government or to request as­ sistance with a state issue. bert.com. I t I r SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 1025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 328 N. N. Jefferson Jefferson Street Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursety provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. I. A V Graphics r 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 ♦ L / I I s ■f i i J f fl ,I « z Z| r f. - r Z f=.>^ 1 If ^3 lU 1 exactly matches an average plant. We could send our leaf to a lab for ele­ mental analysis. That would tell us the exact amount of each element so our math would be precise. If you do that and wind up with exact numbers, let me atom. I just love real-life word problems. Dr. Universe 2 * V- ,,, & ■ ■ -.vnrAV'iiW- ♦ 4* tex H A' PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS Nov. 1>30 Nov. Storybook Walk: Stickler Loves the World” by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to H LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; w d"® xr'T’ 6:3o"8p.m.’, K^dT 4?S (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This infonmUon on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chiirchesand these local businesses: III J I I.M Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ^tl -NOV 22-28 - ft • to - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; -11 z I i H grams there are in one mole of that dement A mole is a non-numerical number­ like a dozen. When you order a dozen donuts, everyone knows you mean exactly 12 donuts. If you order a mole of donuts, scientists know you mean exactly 602,214,076,(X)0,(XX),(X)0,0(X),()(X) donuts, You’ll probably need to call ahead to order that many. Scientists use moles when they’re work­ ing with super tiny things—like atoms. To figure out how many moles of each element were in my leaf, I divided the weight of each element by the number from the periodic table. Then, I multiplied the moles of each element in our leaf by 602^14,076,000,000,000,000. Remember that’s the number of things in one mole. For us, those “things” are atoms. That num­ ber is also called Avogadro’s number. That told me how many atoms of each element we have in our leaf. I repeated all those steps for each ele­ ment. Finally, I added together the number of atoms for each element That told me the total number of atoms in our leaf. I got 72,530,943,200,000,000,000,000 atoms. That’s about 72 sextillion atoms, That’s a low estimate. We only looked at 99,6 percent of the elements in a plant Plus, we’re guessing that our oak le^ Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientist and yvriter at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. I COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study z 321”*,, Sj HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.CQm. Website: www.hastingsfree u ethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m, with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. * How many atoms are in a leaf? Sen. Albert schedules local office hours Wbry/r ip Together 9^ ASK DR. UNIVERSE Measuring the moles Racers are asked to bring one new, unwrapped gi ft to donate to the Barry County United Way’s Toys for Barry County Kids program. Runners are invited to dress in the holiday theme. The runner with the best holiday costume will be award­ ed, along with the first-place male and female runners. All runners will receive a free Santa hat. The Santa Dash 5K is presented by the Hastings Jingle& Mingle in partnership with the Barry County United Way. Those with questions on the race or the Toys for Barry County Kids pro­ gram can contact the Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. Hastings Jingle & Mingle volun­ teers are hard at work organizing this year’s celebration. While many details are still to be worked out, one beloved event confirmed to return this year is the Santa Dash 5K, slated for Saturday, Dec. 7. The race steps off on Center Street in front of the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.; the race begins at 10 a.m. Interested runners can register ahead of time for the race at santa5k. itsyourrace.com. Race-day registra­ tion will be available at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway St. in Hastings. Unlike most races, the cost to enter the Santa Dash isn’t monetary. •• im Fiberglass Products Amimmv 1301 W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 •T !Ha5a:[j3sl^cirY^xjfiK .tff 2a i is offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Ji tS ... *v. 9 I* '..r. 4 w A * SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS ■u Why it’s important to check your earnings history It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or any year you worked and paid Social Security taxes? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. That is why it’s so important for you to review your earn­ ings record. Even though it’s your employer’s responsibility to provide accurate earnings information, you should review your earnings history and let us know if there are any errors or omis­ sions. Otherwise, your future Social Security benefits could be lower than you should receive. It’s important to identify and report errors as soon as possible. If too much time passes, it could be hard for you to get older tax documents. Also, some employers may no longer exist or be able to provide past payroll information. The best way to verify your earnings record is to visit ssa.gov/myaccount and create or sign in to your person­ al my Social Security account. You should review your earnings carefully every year and confirm them using your own records, such as W-2 forms and tax returns. Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet. When you have a personal my Social Security account, SSA sends you an email once a year, 3 months before your birthday, to remind you to check your earnings and to get future benefit estimates. If your Social Security earnings record is incorrect and does not match your personal records, you may be ■> ^1: » 4 able to submit a correction request online using your personal my Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount. If that feature is available in your personal my Social Security account, you can use the online process to correct missing earnings, inaccurate earnings from a valid employer, or earnings from an employer you did not work for. You’ll need to provide: Your address if we need to contact you about your request. Details about your correct earnings and employer. Evidence or proof of correct earnings, if available. You can electronically upload your proof (W-2, W-2C, tax return, wage stub, pay slip, etc.) in a JPG or PDF format. After you successfully submit your evidence, you can print or save a receipt. Earnings corrections cannot be pro­ cessed online if they are for: The current or prior year, which may not be recorded yet. Self-employment. Railroad Board. Certain years before 1978. Also, you cannot submit an earnings correction online if you: Receive Social Security benefits, lejpental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare. Have applied for Social Security benefits or SSI. If you cannot correct your earnings o^ne, call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY I-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to request a correction. - ‘4r * *>• i5i 1 J* A. brs. I K * ” •s .. >4 i •'Si '•-e. •* fJt,- - «. '•4^ •ih. ■as» A 5 '4*. ( *r ' *3^ ■ ■ f I ♦Is4 Vm.. 4 >1 1 4 1 it -A ' Ml'*. I *. N.-fK ' A t 5 K J I L 3 f £ Vil 31 7! I I ( J I 1 ! i I I » i I 1 1 I I Hatch is the Public Affairs f Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Adminis^ation. 3045 Knapp NE, kJ 4V ' tv t I Ml 49525. or via email at "alary.hatch@ssa.gov. » ♦ 4 t b (> I I ’J* - Ok w ♦ • v .A ,• «I r �ft I I Nk lr». ’‘’ft ' K. 'I % ■'J *5 ’UX N«. t - I '1 b A ’C Su. lb I ' it www.HasfingsBanner.com kA X 4 I < ■ Ju •’ — X b / TURNING BACK % I 7 Thursday, November 21, 2024 T \ >'■1' V THE HASTINGS BANNER S' THE PAGES k^hh S;'is ' I k .vB k tr^ /L ^VWk K Tulbk. Ethelyn, Dr. M.D. Hoffs and the hospital % “Su ' BANNER MAY 12, 1994 ^—■?! I ’11^ b *♦ « * CATHERINE LUCAS I •f Banner A recent “Time to Time” article told us about Ethelyn Chase and the Lake Odessa Theater, but that was really her husband’s project. What she did alone and on her own is even more amazing than her many contributions to entertainment in Lake Odessa. In 1930, she established and operated a small gen­ eral hospital on the north side of Tupper Lake Street with Dr. M.A. Hoffs and she operated it with up to 10 patients at a time until 1943. More than 1,000 babies were bom in this hospital during the time she operated it, some with the doctor’s help and some without it. Dr. M.A. Hoffs is a story by himself. He is one of the people John Waited mentioned many times in his recent lecture about the histoiy of the Barry County Fair as being a mover in llie community who got things done. I have a copy of an article by Aurey D. Stohpaul, published in a Grand Rapids newspaper April 4, 1942. This article, datelined Lake Odessa, stated: “Thirteen years ago, Dr. M.A. Hoffs hung out his shingle and started practicing medicine in this commu­ nity of 1,400 residents. “In that 13 years, he has been in attendance at the birth of somewhere between 1,100 and 1,200 babies, about 500 of them within the grounds of Lake Odessa. “At the same time, Dr. Hoffs has become more ±an just the family doctor in this community. He has become the outstanding civic leader as well. This is attested to by hundreds of local residents who point with pride to the work of ±e young physician and surgeon. “His work in medicine here somewhat hampered at times due to the lack of hospital facilities in the vil­ lage, Dr. Hoffs last fall started a program of building an office with facilities some hospitals in small com­ munities do not have. BOOSTED ANNUAL PROGRAM “Providing the community with ±ese facilities for health is only the latest monument to his interest in his town. “Five years ago last Labor Day, the village had its first homecoming, organized and directed by Dr. Hoffs. For five years, the doctor was president of the sponsoring group. Two years ago, the Labor Day event was changed to a Fourth of July celebration and homecoming. From 9,000 to 12,000 persons have attended and participated in these events each year. “The celebrations, once held at Recreation Park , a village recreation grounds just north of town. This park was suggested and much work done for its com­ pletion by the Lions Club, of which Dr. Hoffs has been an active member since it was oiganized six years ago, taking the place of the once active Community Club. ‘Tn 1935, Dr. Hoffs was president of the Lions Club and before that and since he has served on numerous important committees aimed at community betterment. “At present, Dr. Hoffs is serving his second term of two years on the village school board. He accepted election to the village council back in 1936, but after a two-year term found that his practice demanded too much of his time to serve on the council as he desired, so he declined another term. LITTLE TIME FOR HOBBIES “The Cenu-al Methodist Church, of which Dr. Hoffs and his family are members, also gets considerable attention from the doctor. “He has some hobbies, but his services are in such demand ±at he seldom finds time to spend in his wood­ working shop in the basement of his home. In that shop he has a turning lathe, a planer, jigsaw and a jointer in addition to numerous other machines and tools. “When time permits, he hikes off to the Ionia 4ft’; I >’€31^ 4i ■'U' «8t, I * u ► ' S r w Vi V ' s: ; > NV' " A'*?.’**' a* •w Ui I*. »* .4 - .w a « ■ ‘ w £ ‘.V- 53s. $ss SQcsigi, *'4 S' r 1 * i Wse, * .i « ®CE CEDA? CEk WW EM I) 1 j -NOV 22-28Cd' fcr tnese«afid fftjfflo£ cec^wMUjS ajmnts/ ►, ■rI.M-'o i I > ofrtSWtt* teste sef-jjided w tfis Lane nr^»: <e'3Tdte ■> ■’e,7s:3^2‘^ z IJ-:' C2^t)sfarKlon!tielf&^: * » If \ ptr :^^t0 « ' 50CWI SECUmiY BW ipn ro 1 t L. ’'- gftant {0 c W yoyf earni n gs i •Ln 1^* II <I ii I j|iletositaitic«®®'f. '-i> t ) i ■ ,jf&stjob-W J < * oriiKWgympew^^j?; 5^ ••I •r jjiouto’ ^Of %1 I Securinr M ssB-F'-'W- . inacd*.™* BV SomI Sf®” - {occpe^^^ ^ibeffllintf"^ I tl^ •' f 'U' r. A Community Leadera iaeSii J*.A335. V i-'A' f^^ativc of lowfj, Doctor Bpcomct ^ctiv6 Booster of I^ke Otldtta B ;(er«l“^ ; i- »f t» ««* c > ■ wCi »»; < # k ,\ 'ri E« ■It k I s •< f ’ r <• I J » *1 w* I :'3^ k I SB i 7% < • rf*"' • tf* i •«« ^-“3L ■ p’-r 4* .1 -drfl ■r- Jr r t J I r •s it ft i, V > -r r. iI ■ 4 »6^ ,<e' .♦ -■** WTTSl •***< I. ■ ,« - • r, w •f . r r t I « * X i« .c > * a 1. r > 4f'-- ?B- .p: k J <i * 1? » t ”ft< s M 4 «.• • 5 ■** I ■" 1 4^*1 *«l HI y V v * I r. » • T St r 4C'I » 1 u J X. > * t 'Sdah f */ 5 2 «’ n- I •v..< • i? oaH^ r i I £ 4 JJ-;- Lr '.JI tu''t ► 4^ J A « J 1 lake ooessa. f MICH 193-X. 9 l« ACCOUNT WON f L.1KE ODESSA HOSPITAL PHONE 70 .i; I! it I 1 1 i; 1 -id. s I ’ 7 '. ft f i A ", A ! I r. 4 I I i I 4I J A L II U 12 / « sM I •Jh. J * J !/ r ♦ ♦ •n t T > f * •-* A copy of the bill for Mrs. Leo Dull, dated Nov. 28, 1937, showing hospital costs in Lake Odessa that year. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 21 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “Who is Maud Dixon" by Alexandra Andrews. 1 p.m,; Make Your Own Stress Ball (grades 6-12). 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1944 film starring Cary Grant. Priscilla Lane and Raymond Massey. 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 - Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 - PAWS for Reading (by appointment), 3:30 p.m.; Rockin’ Tots: Music & Movement (ages 0-5), 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mah­ jong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m, Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m, Nov. 28-30 - Library closed for Thanksgiving. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? mmacleod@mihomepaper.CQm .' VIEW-,,.,. Group Ethelyn Chase sitting outside the hospital. ♦ ♦ ■ 0' I / * I THE HASTINGS BANNER I « We’d love to hear about it! w . r •» }l *■■ 'A, k. ____ ♦ i *1 t •*01 '.<A -ri Dr. M A. Hoffs, from the Grand Rapids article mentioned in this column. t 'B ■ ■ UlT \ •£ ■Ai I A’j’ 7 Bir * - * L ‘L SJ5 t JI 1 r P l« I •f '4 A < i< * c hi .r. !t !» ►5 ► n- r < 1 1;“ > r s« . W' J 'y T I w F I< f I 1 b w .«* *' Hhk ii I V It I t £A ■ .!k z»** <• '. *• . I ’. J' «•< •• S'*’ IV I kJ » fi I I :'.;l T n' iA k I «* '•f ; '* % ’V ’f*' « I.' • All"’ y"" ».fc. I F 4* -K li , » »: I J f I . i> » < M T 1 r n’>- 1 j * ( •>. • -t I k9*T;H ► A « I •; ■;■. b'' r. > » wy <“ < I I * 5 s* Country Club for a round or two of gold in the sum­ mer months and proudly displays a trophy awarded last summer after he had won the championship of me first flight in the club tournament. In the winter months, his recreation is bowling. He bowls with a term representing the Barry County Medical Society. “A native of Sheldon, Iowa, Dr. Holls earned an A.b'. de^ee at Hope College and then went to Northwestern university to get his training in medicine and surgery He did his internship at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, m l928-29 and then came to Lake Odessa to practice. Dr. and Mrs. Hoffs have three daughters, Louise Mae, 12; Carole Marie, 8; and Jane Alice, 2.” During her hospital years, Ethelyn’s oldest daughter, Maxine, died during an epidemic in Lake Odessa and her last child, Betty, (now Makley) was bom. After Betty’s birth, Ethelyn took a short break from nursing before returning to run the hospital for several more years. The family lived upstairs over the hospital for a short time, then moved into a home on Fifth Avenue right behind the theater, which they still owned and operated all while Ethelyn had the hospital. It was a general hospital and had surgery, injury and other general cases, as well as the obstetrical ones. Mrs. Leo Dull, who still (1994) lives in Lake Odessa, has her bull from the Lake Odessa Hospital in 1937 framed and hanging on the wall of her home. She said that she never could see how Mrs. Chase could do all that she did and for so little money. Mrs. Dull’s bill shows the cost of use of the operating room, intravenous drugs and dressings and 11 days of care during the Great Depression. The bill also shows that people could not pay even such a small bill immediately in those years, but had to work at it a little at a time. Ethelyn’s daughter, Maxine L. Chase, died in 1927, and her son Wayne A. Chase in 1964. She lost her hus­ band, Hollis, in 1967. Daughter Evelyn married Hale McCartney and they now (1994) live in Lake Odessa. Daughter Betty is married to Lloyd Eugene Makely and they live at Tupper Lake. Ethelyn is still a member of the Central United Methodist Church (1994) and a member of the United Methodist Women’s Organization, a member of the Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter No. 315 and was a member of the Mothers Study Club and a charter member of the Lake Odessa Women’s Club. Ethelyn had a fine singing voice and was a member of the church choir and a member of the cast of vari­ ous musical and stage plays put on in the community. She taught a few private piano and voice students at various times in her life, some in Lake Odessa between her various nursing and theater work. Ethelyn, now age 98, is a resident of Thomapple Manor, but she lived at home with her grandson, Mike McCartney, in Lake Odessa until recently (1994). I A A. The building on Tupper Lake Street which was the Lake Odessa Hospital from 1930 to 1943. 1 •• * w- 'WV {• V V ✓t> • \' JV Ih -■Fte f t:?. •4 k*. ; r .J .S' ,,x. . i r'l' b' » •" *li ■t. ••♦'r ' •? w » A �4 8 WWW. THE HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, November 21, 2024 !»« HastingsBannercom RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNH, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONING) OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE *! 1I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 4 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the November 13,2024 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2024-194 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in w the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownshiD.org). Mr The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-194 ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 13,2024 EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 29,2024 . An Ordinance to amend §220-2-2 and §220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to definitions of terms and the Schedule of Regulations in the Rutland Charter Township zoning uroindiiue. I THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: i). SECTION 1 AMENDMENTS OF 4220-2-2 (DEFINITIONS! §220-2-2 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the definitions of certain terms used in the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to revise the existing definitions for the terms"Building/Structure Setback I n 1** and “Yard, Required Side-Rear-Front" to include in each term a cross-reference to the other term, thus causing those definitions to read as follows: “BUILDING/STRUCTURE SETBACK - The minimum horizontal distance required to exist between a building or structure or any portion thereof (including eaves, steps, and porches) and the front, side or rear lot line, or some other place, such as a waterway, as required by this Chapter. This term is generally synonymous with the term “Yard, Required Side-Rear-Front”. Therefore, provisions in Chapter 220 n referring to a minimum "setback" requirement or pertaining to a minimum required “yard" are generally referring to the same thing." f "YARD, REQUIRED SIDE-REAR-FRONT- An open space adjacent to a lot line, on the same land with a building or structure or group of buildings/structures. lying in the area between the building/structure or group of buildings/structures and the nearest lot line, and which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward for the minimum distance and depth/width prescribed in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. This term is generally synonymous with the term "setback". Therefore, provisions in Chapter 220 referring to a minimum “yard" requirement or pertaining to a minimum required "setback" are generally referring to the same thing." •e SECTION 2 AMENDMENTS OF 4220-15-1 Schedule of Regulations r- §220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Schedule of Regulations) is hereby amended to change the existing “Minimum Yard Requirements" columns caption for the purpose of clarifying that minimum “yard n requirements and minimum “setback" requirements are generally referring to the same thing, and to add a proposed new footnote 8 to the “Minimum Lot Width" column for the purpose of reiterating an applicable lot width requirement is measured at both the "front lot line" and the "building line”, thus causing those parts of the Schedule to read as follows: k i ARTICLE XV i Schedule of Regulations ■ A i' 4v'' “§ 220-15-1. Schedule of Regulations J Schedule of Regulations inimum Yard/Setback Requirements (feet) (6) iMaximum Height (5) M District Minimum Lot Area (square feet or acres) linimum Lot Vidth (feet) (8) aximum Lot [Front (1) overage Side (1) lear(l) Minimum Dwell­ ing Unit Size (square feet) Feet Stories AG/OS 1 acre 20 5% 50 25 0 2^ 35 960 CR 2.3 acres 00 10% 50 15 5 2i^ 35 960 MDR 15,000 square feet 100 30% 0 10(2) 5(4) 2^ 35 )60 15,000 square feet for one family 100 30% 0 10 5(4) 2^ 35 800 DR 20,000 square feet for two family 125 30% 0 10 5(4) 2% 35 >’( 4 ’*515 I <1 ORDAINS; sis&i l»l wi5«F*€i!S£2» y 800 niR » Multiple family Bee Table R-4, § 220-15-2 CR 10 acres ee Artide VIII •s:? 2 2I X rfce.' 10,000 square feet 40,000 square feet CLI ffeet 0 0% 40 5% Abutting non-res- Abutting non-res- Abutting non-residentially zoned identially zoned identially zoned property: 50 Abut- [property: 20 Abut- roperty: 20 Abuttine ing residentiallv residentially Itinp king resident residentially ing residentially zoned property: oned property: zoned property: 50 0(3) 30 (3) 20 20 2i4 35 00 jiFs: i [See Article IX PRC |1 acre r/pu 1 acre »3X t’xsci 3W18 b.’SX wif tr h BTsr ro jtmr n n *1 a • JtB it weiSi i-r, • K«25 , ~ 5% 125 0% 125 0% 100 40(7) 40 0 15 15 iw n r1’*■ r K rc 5 in B ji Bg! resD s 00 MUD ««■ < boo,000 square LI 9i «e < iTBEirett: 50 2^ 35 25 16 5 60 5 r/A 25 „ ra W I Notwithstanding the generally applicable minimum front yard requirements as specified in this Schedule or elsewhere in this Chapter, all buildings and structures constructed, erected, or enlarged on a lot adjoin- ing a state highway shall have a minimum setback of 75 feet from the highway right-of-way line. w * *** Ad.Ei,. CW end,., ,,1.1.,we. . ® • < «SI (3) When a property in the ACLI District abuts a residentially zoned property, the rear and side yard setbacks shall be 30 feet and shall include a 10-foot buffer zone, as depicted in Figure A. below). (4) Detached accessory buildings in the MDR and HDR Districts shall be located at least 15 feet from the IIUI fu J« s."sr.s!ss;Sil I i'skses s .™.m hew Me. i» thisched* els. te.pp»»p,« fcU .e,.i,,d'.,U*'SSttS“ (6) The minimum yard requirements in this Schedule and elsewhere in Chapter 220 shall be applied with Residential Districts the otherwise applicable minimum required yard setback ' ’ts ? ?v—«. ■ * &, r » K WM do.etepcee. ■ The ^^^^^^ared driveway; provided ±^5 reduced to not less than 16 the otherwise applicable requirement if the Zoning Administrator determinpc ikp rpdii?ori coth detrimental to the owner/occupants of the subject property and the personTusingZ sES drSSSting p£te mad *» ''*.***■ *'* * rear lot line, and in all other districts shall meet the rear yard requirements in Article XV (Schedule of Regula- in all ? right-of-way/easement width of less than 66 feet located within a lot may be '' I not be II* (7) The generally applicable minimum front yard (lake-side) setback requirement for detached £ ss” r “- “ ah»* *in. .a t,,. pian approval (§ 220-21-5.B) in any circumstances where the proposed accessory buiiding/structure ..SSXSS SSfiS£ ixxxssss. land use nor Planning Commission site plan approval is required, this setback reduction istrative site plan review process as specified in § 220-21-7.B-D. t r LOT LINE, FRONT S Where a lot abuts only one public street, rivVr'sliall be the line separating the lot from the shared driveway; except where a lot has frontage on a lake, ri right-of-way of the street or lawful private road/ river, or other navigable waterway, the front lot line shall be the boundary line abutting the water. BUILDING UNE B The iine adjacent to a principal building and parallel to the front lot line formed by the junction of the outer surface of the building or enclosure wall with the finish grade or surface of the adjacent ground.” -I X I *1 *1 ^MiaEliISJ}Fj22fl-2.2 (Deflnilionst 1'**- cbMrWh, P ’’.I**’? Township Code pertaining to the definitions of certain terms used in the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to revise the existing definitions for the terms “Utility-Scale Solar Energy Electricity Generating Facility ’ and "Essential Services" to read as follows: t u UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY ELECTRICITY GENERATING FACILITY - A facility comoriserl nf mnitinb ended to generate electrical energy exclusively for a public utility power grid (and for the fad X n T™ SERVICES - The associated structures/equipment desioned and m “'» ST «. MichZ and holding a franchise from the Township, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam mains drains sewers ninflo transmission, or distribution systems, collection communirMinS systems (including towers, structures, poles, wires, or water transmission, or distribution systems, collection f . .boxes, police at kk Iboxes, traffic signals *1 cables, tire alarm call hydranU ^^^ repeater buildings, electric substations, gas regulators, stations^"and other’simHar eaui quipment). This term is not intended to include any electricity generating facility^” T 4I Commission Commission *« '1^ exchanges and/or 1. Township Afflrney cnmmenl: 2023 Public Act 233 has the effect of that term is not intended to include any electricity^enXng facHitJ® < w. preempting zoning authority over more. The Township retains zoning authority with resoect to such a land uae with, solar energy electricity generating facility with a namenlato ty-Scale Solar Energy Electricity Generating Facility is Intended to align that definition wTh’th^ capacity of less than 50 megawatts. The amendment of the existino dfiS^° 50 megawatts or '4 4, 4 * .. I, L• ► •X The amendment of the existing definition of EssSi SeSsSnS J •i ♦ 1 Section 4 All ordinapces or parts of ordinances in conflict with this OrdinanceSlSy^eS'This required by law. y peaieo. •*» I EFFECTIVE DATE * 4 I 4 ' nis Ordinance shall take effect on the eighth day after publication or on such later date as may be % Robin Hawthorne, Clerk V Charter Township of Rutland * s» 1 •1 ♦ ♦ V 1 k �SK A' v/wwHastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21,2024 •Us w W' .>x. Jl!,^ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN X NOTICE OF ORDINANCF SUBMITTAL PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWN- TO s interested PERSONS' B COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER id. 2024 meeting. S] This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a r^ular meeting on December 11. 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. r s C Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials be­ ing considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. D '’’is 'juju Of Appeals shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current term. *»»s $TATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE fBUILDING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES) I A as amended (MCL 125.1501 el seq.) and certain portions of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder within the Charter Township of Rutland for which such responsibility was not previously assumed by the Township (Plumbing and Mechanical); to ratify and continue the responsibdity for administration and enforcement of certain portions of the State Construction a . “L® Township pursuant to Ordinance 38 adopted March 10,1993 (Building and Electrical), including the supplemental assumption of responsibility previously assumed by the Township pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009134 adopted Apnl 21, 2009 to address floodplain management provisions of the State enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Township hereunder and to reserve the right to provide by agreement or contract with any other township, village, city or county for joint administration and enforcement a r' '“P^®''"^®;®'-‘he establishment of a fee schedule by the Township Board; to L a Construction Board of Appeals established by Rutland Charter Township Board Resolution 2015-191; to provide for civil penalties and remedies for the violation of this Ordinance or the portions of the Act or State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein; and to repeal all 9 s 5 1 L? J J I H I 15 E Bowers and duties. The RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall have the powers and duties prescribed for a construction board of ap­ peals by sections 14 and 15 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1514 and 125.1515) and any other applicable statute. F. ■Meetings; quorum: rules of procedure The RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall meet at such times as may be necessitated by business to come before the Board, pursuant to the notice requirements and other applicable provisions of the Open Meetings Act. A quorum of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be three members The RCT Construction Board of Appeals may establish its owns rules of proce­ dure; in the absence of any such adopted rules the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall conduct its business in an orderly manner pur­ suant to reasonable procedures affording due process and In accor­ dance with any applicable legal requirements Ordinance to assume responsibility for administration and enforcement of the rx o ■„ I Term Qf office. The term of office of alt members of the RCT Con­ struction Board of Appeals shall be two years, and until a successor is appointed and ratified. Any vacancy on the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be filled by appointment pursuant to preceding ‘i®" currently serving member if the RCT Construciron^Boa^d CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-195 (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: *■ 1 1 Qualification?- Each member of the RCT Construction Board of Ap­ peals shall be qualified by expenence or training to perform the duues of that Board: provided that any member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals who has a direct financial interest in the outcome of any matter coming before the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall recuse himself or herself from participating in that particular matter as a member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals AuEQinlnigQl. Each member of the RCT Construction Board of Ap­ peals shall be appointed by the Township Supervisor as the chief execuuve officer of the Township. The Township Supervisor’s appointments of the members of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be subject to ratification by the Rutland Charier Township Board before any such appointment is effective. notice proposed Ordinance #2024-195 as appended hereto reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its November ’5^ 1 |5 ^9 . • yi I A. MP °a n a"®®® ‘"‘=“*'“‘9 Ordinance No. 38 adopted March 10, 1993 and Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009, the provisions of which are subsumed within this new comprehensive ordinance A SECTION VII JiPN OF ORDINANCE: SANCTIONSAND ENFORCEMENT Any person or corporation, including an officer, director, or employee of a corporation, or a governmental official or agent charged with the responsibility of issuing permits or inspecting buildings or structures. who does any of the following commits a violation of this Ordinance 1 I I L THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Rutland Charter Town­ ship State Construction Code Ordinance, 15 I J I l> 0 *> SX Ir ♦ 2 3. I J ^4 SECTION II ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP AND RATIFICATION AND CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ ACT RESPONSIBILITIES PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED BY TOWNSHIP I) >5 4 I I In accordance with and pursuant to Section 9 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Sin­ gle State Construction Code Act, as amended (1972 Public Act No. 230, as amended; MCL 125.1501 et seq.), the Charter Township of Rutland hereby assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Act and the State Mechanical Code and State Plumbing Code and all other administrative portions of the Act and State Construc­ tion Code pertinent thereto currently in effect and as same may from time to time be mod­ ified or amended; and hereby ratifies and continues the Township’s previous assumption of responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Act and the State Building Code and State Electrical Code and all other administrative provisions of the Act and State Construction Code pertinent thereto currently in effect and as same may from time to time be modified or amended. V r* 111 15 t * tt-B- < Mas •T “prrij* £ 6 Starr »• I.-' E 5. 6. 7. SECTION III DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY AND RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT T 5 4 9 k I '4 In accordance with the aforereferenced Act, and pursuant to the provisions of the State Construction Code, the Rutland Charter Township Board hereby designates and/or ratifies the prior designation of the Building Official of Rutland Charter Township, the Electrical Official of Rutland Charter Township, the Mechanical Official of Rutland Charter Township and, the Plumbing Official of Rutland Charter Township as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charier Township assumed hereunder. The Township Board is hereby authorized to designate by resolution the person or per­ sons qualified by experience or training to perform the duties associated with those offic­ es and otherwise in accordance with the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 Public Act 407, as may be amended; MCL 339.5101), and any successor state law pertaining to the same subject matter. The Township Board is further authorized to remove by resolution any such person(s) from such offices, in the sole discretion of the Board. The Township specifically reserves the right to provide by agreement or contract with any other township, village, city or county in the State of Michigan for joint enforcement and administration of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Building Code and/or State Electrical Code and/or State Mechanical Code and/or State Plumbing Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein. jEKrreStfeSleJS*®'*’*’'*®’* ■;8 LJ ■»:t titf' jrilAl % . k_A_j .e itfin -"SSSl’ :*K. 8 9 B The Rutland Charter Township Board is hereby given the authority to establish by resolution at any public meeting a schedule of fees, rates and charges for the adminis­ tration and enforcement of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Building Code, State Electrical Code, State Mechanical Code, and State Plumbing Code promulgated there­ under and adopted herein, and for the conducting of various activities authorized by the Act and Codes and this Ordinance; provided that the same shall be reasonable and bear a reasonable relationship to the cost and expense of such administration, enforcement and activity. The Township Board shall further have the right to amend by resolution the aforementioned schedule from time to time within the foregoing limits of reasonableness. V 'f:> floodplain A I Jimi’’'’ B. Jlffi It If A. SECTION V management PROVISIONS OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE Ratification and continuation of previously assumed responsibility. Rutland Charter Township hereby ratifies and continues the respon­ sibility the Township previously assumed pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21,2009 to administer and enforce the provi­ sions of the State Construction Code pertaining to floodplain manage­ ment, and specifically Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code. Designation of regulated flood prone hazard areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) en­ titled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel numbers of260656C (26015C-0175C-0189C-0190C-0191C-0193C-0300C-0306C-0325C) dated May 4, 2009. and any future revisions of any of same, and any Map Amendment Determination Document, are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards" section of c Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expens­ es. direct and indirect, to which Rutland Charter Township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. D. Any violation of this Ordinance shall also constitute a basis for any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce the Ordinance, in addi­ tion to any other relief or sanction allowed by law. E Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, except as may be othenwise specified by Section 23 of the State Con­ struction Code Act (MCL 125.1523), r SECTION VIII SEVERABILITY Should any portion of this Ordinance, or 1972 PA 230, as amended, or the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder be declared unconstitutional. Illegal, or oth­ erwise of no force or effect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion thereof shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion thereof. SECTION IX REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SAVINGS CLAUSE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and shall be of no further force or effect upon the effective date of this Ordinance; provid­ ed, however, that construction permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordi­ nance shall not be invalidated by this Ordinance and the construction may be completed in compliance with any such permits, or renewals thereof, and in compliance with any previous construction codes under which the permits were issued. Further, any pending proceedings, including prosecutions for violations, or rights and liabilities acquired or in­ curred under any previous ordinance or Township construction code being repealed here­ by shall not be affected by this Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to the previous ordinances and codes. Note: this repeal provision is intended to include Ordinance No. 33 adopted March 10,1993, as amended and Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009 (Article I of Chapter 95 of the Rutland Charter Township Code), and also Rutland charter Township Board Resolution 2015-191 (pertaining to the RCT Construction Board of Appeals), as the content of all of same are now subsumed within this new comprehensive ordinance. Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. SECTION X EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION VI This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication or upon such later date as the Ordinance is approved by the State Construction Code Commission. CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS Members. The Rutland Charter Township Construction Board of Ap­ peals (hereafter the RCT Construction Board of Appeals) previously established by Township Board Resolution 2015-191 is hereby ratified. pursuant to the other provisions of this section. 4 I I I I knowingly constructs or builds a structure or building in viola- I tion of a condition of a building permit. I knowingly fails to comply with an order issued by the enforc- I ing agency, the RCT Construction Board of Appeals, a board, I the State Construction Code Commission pursuant to the I Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. or I any provision of the State Construction Code promulgated I thereunder and adopted herein, including the failure to com- I ply with a stop construction order validly issued by the enforc- I ing agency. I knowingly makes a false or misleading written statement, or I knowingly omits required information or a statement in an' in- I spection report, application, petition, request for approval, or I appeal to the enforcing agency, the RCT Construction Board i I of Appeals, a board, or the State Construction Code Commis- I Sion. I knowingly refuses entry or access to an inspector lawfully au- I thorized to inspect any premises, building, or structure pur- I suant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction I Code Act. I unreasonably interferes with an authorized inspection, I knowingly issues, fails to issue, causes to be issued, or as- I sists in the issuance of a certificate, permit, or license in vio- I lation of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction I Code Act or a rule promulgated under that Act or other appli- I cable laws. I having a duty to report violations of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale I Single State Construction Code Act or a rule promulgated un- I der the Act or other applicable laws, knowingly conceals a I violation. I in any other manner violates a provision of a Code adopted I herein. I knowingly violates the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1501 et seq.) or any proviSion of the State Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, or a rule for the enforcement of the Act or Code. A violation of this Ordinance Is a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan statute punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with § 45-6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, SECTION IV ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE ><JS»5S5 11 9 ♦ I I Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland �*e .1 10 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21, 2024 FORECLOSURE Position Opening Barry County DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING ADVERTISEMENT. TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION actof 1961.1961 PA236, MCL 600.3212. judicature aci or iw ।. •»» " that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part a sale of them at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of Please send a cover letter, resume, and 5 professional references to: HR Manager Search, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. A job description and additional information is available at www.barrvcounty.orq, or by contacting the Administrator at ezuzqa^ barrvcountv.orq. Deadline for applying; First review of resumes will begin on December 2,2024. Open until filled. ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Electronic Registration Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated of which may charge a fee for this information. Default December 11, 2020, and recorded on December having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain 21, 2020 with Document Number 2020-014189, 2023, Document No. 2023-005853 of the Barry County claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of 616.433.8555 Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, TWO at the date of this notice, for principal of $47,396.09 plus FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($234,056.27). and are described as; LOT 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW acres, according to the plat THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE !• AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10,60798 FEET TO THE POINT OF 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Street Address: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, from the date of such sale, unless the property 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage is determined abandoned in accordance with will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH ! the circuit court in BARRY COUNTY, starting promptly at 1 pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY EXCEPT THE SOUTH 305 FEET THEREOF. Commonly ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD ACTIVE OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO, OR IF ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR responsible to the person who buys the property at the YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for PLEASE CONTACT THE AHORNEY FOR THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. TO damaging the property during the redemption period. The PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT ALL PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the redemption period shall be six months from the date of THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance NOTICE. Dated: November 21, 2024 For more are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period information, please contact the attorney for the at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - A mortgage was party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson. Johnson, granted by SCOTT SPICER, a single man, Mortgagor(s), to lender and lenders 15,2006 Recorded on June 16,2006, in Document No. 1166049, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 12, 2024, in Document No. 2024-008511, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Rfty Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven and 76/100 Dollars ($250,467.76) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, MILITARY 01-010-010-30 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October Blumberg. 31, 2024 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P. A. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-51 Cl Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@wellman.com WWR#: 24-000979-1 SERVICE MEMBER ON 5955 MEMBERS FIRST CREDIT UNION, 600 W, WACKERLY, Main Street. Suite 509, Kalamazoo. Ml 49009. MIDLAND, Ml 48641, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 28, 2018. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. Fie No.: Ml 24 6067 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Associates, LLC, (11-21 )(12-12) (10-31)(11-21) /‘■■K i I I Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry Notice is given under section 3212 of the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2024. The Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is amount due on the mortgage may be greater given under section 3212 of the revised judicature on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the at the sale does not automatically entitle the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of purchaser to free and clear ownership of the the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 180.74 feet; revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, thence South 00’41'30" East 341.63 feet; thence MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet for true point of beginning: thence North 14’00’ East 100.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 188.50 feet; thence South 00’41’31" East 96.90 feet; thence South 89’41'30” West 213.85 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or charge a fee for this information: 1:00 PM on JANUARY 9. 2025. The amount due Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Ann Marie Seese and Lloyd J. Seese, husband and wife 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 155.67 Mortgagee: Original Finance Household Corporation III, a Corporation 03’30'East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30” East 152.00 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNERTRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's TRUST Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 for point of beginning; thence North 14’00'East 51.38 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 175.30 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 188.50 feet to the point of beginning. Also except; A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point which lies North 89’41'30” East 15.00 feet from the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 213.85 feet; thence South 00’41’30" East 48.45 feet; thence South 89’41 '30" West 226.52 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 1230 Lynn Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee-for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300iRtehington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1546155 (11-21)(12-12) Date of Mortgage: January 24, 2005 2005*^ ;i]^2a:c faiie ilfi’ > $123,543.26 of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry MichigannWid County, described as: Commencing At Th^itsuthwest Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 24, Town 4 North Range 10 West, For A Place Of Beginninq' Thence North 450 Feet To The West State Road; Thence Southeasterly Along Said Road 300 Feet; Thence South 375 Feet; Thence West 300 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Common street address (if any); 8055 W State Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333-9469 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined bv MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act 1961. of pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgaoe foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the partv foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector Date of notice: November 14,2024 Trott Law, PC. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 JOT r f i.’ ?Co Ijt hr t 4 I much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said mortgage, and all other legal ^afaJso! costs, charges and expenses including the said attorney’s w*** fee, also any sum or sums which may be paid by the ft >4 undersigned, necessary to protect their interest in the rW I ** . Q * *« u premises, which said premises are described as follows: *) a. CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE >• > it I. PAGE 1, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY PART OF SAID LOT 12, 1, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID lx Il 4 if 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 45 MINUTES '^i'l I' •>_ WEST 151.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES £ »4» 30 MINUTES EAST 86.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST H;-, 20 MINUTES WEST 132 FEET TO BEGINNING. ALSO Eleven and 5/100 Dollars ($107,411.05). 1 LOTS 843. 844. 845, 846 AND 847 OF THE CITY. Under the power of sale contained in said TO and provided, notice is hereby given that said THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ^SS;. N St I EXCEPT v' * iff lli^ « RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS, 17 LINKS. TO THE WEST court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 ;00 PM on LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH 16 ROOS * TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE located in the City of ACCORDING TO THE are 1' t ' ■ stir, « k ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF LOTS 843, AND 844 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS PARK % ► I V i ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 I WEST 4 RODS 17 LINKS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. described as; LINCOLN X. "»■ FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 16 public vendue at the place of holding the circuit OF »‘ *4r»■ 937; THENCE NORTH 4 RODS: THENCE EAST 8 LINKS mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at 16 4 COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the BLOCK e « FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING mortgage and the statute in such case made and * •*) ' ■ - CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES One Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Michigan, ■*. *c LOT; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of County s, * h;*! THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON ■ ‘I > _ **. ADDITION. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT Asset Trust 2021-GS1. by assignment. There is Said premises are 'f • « •V- OF MICHIGAN, to wit; LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR CHASE'S •» I DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE OF ' I' r' NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 937 OF THE CITY OF PLATS. PAGE 55. BARRY COUNTY. > J HASTINGS; THENCE NORTH 1 CHAIN; THENCE EAST 8 705 W Clinton St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 r fl LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH The redemption period shall be 6 months r 4 CHAINS: THENCE EAST 1 CHAIN ANO 17 LINKS TO from the date of such sale, unless determined THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET:THENCE SOUTH abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, .'11LM » s- u ’3 • V » ON THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET 4 CHAINS TO in which case the redemption period shall be 30 the north line of GREEN STREET THENCE WEST days from the date of such sale. 1 I 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS TO THE BEGINNING, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 617 W. GREEN ST. HASTINGS If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will 1 it » I» Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS be held responsible to the person who buys the from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the ss m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the mortgage holder for damage to the property during redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date the redemption period. SI’ of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale J responsible to the person who buys the property at the File No. 24-014714 \ mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for Firm Name: Orlans PC darnage to the property during the redemption period Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy . ' FOR mortgagee 24525 HARPER AVENUE ST CLAIR SHORES. Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 10-31-2024 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 k ♦ 1 I u «, *» L ' fi-y uA I HfcT k I >* 1 k W f V.; * KAREN L. ROWSE-OBERLE (P41893) ATTORNEY Ml 48084 ( Sll I pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held Dated: November 21,2024 .n s * ''I I (11-14)(12-05) 1545513 *4 bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so Number 1151324 Barry County Records, Michigan, ADDITION, •■ya v?t5 the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest Default has been made in the conditions of 12, TsscacEsi,^.-,; 2^l!ielst9s^'^r, hereby given that on the date and time stated above, may charge a fee for this information. LOT / of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is office or a title insurance company, either of which Barry r said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Hastings, i’tfH«ixEEL^CTF.ai GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in JANUARY 9,2025. The redemption period shall be 6 e said mortgage or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY Said mortgage is now held by Legacy Mortgage Description -J. having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear Mortgagee, dated August 2020, by borrower, recorded on JANUARY 25, 2021, in mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not III, oesdr. Sfi:1»'“rr: along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the Corporation JANUARY 19.2021, by servicer and on DECEMBER 28, including interest at (4.75000%) percent per annum 2005 and recorded August 19,2005 in Instrument Amount claimed due on date of notice- p' NINETY SEVEN AND 22/lOOTHS ($141,397.22) DOLLARS Miller, husband and wife, to Household Finance Mortgage Recording: February 7, 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 ' " liiofWsiS^oi”^' HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti corner of said plat; thence North 89’41'30" East 15.00 feet; thence North 14’00' East 150.00 feet 'isi^ of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A West, described as commencing at the Southeast 1 - • on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 14’00'East 270.00 feet; thence North 03’30'East 30.00 feet for true point of beginning; thence North - X* INSTRUMENT NO. 2021-000966, of Barry County Records, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for a title insurance company, either of which may at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 89’41'30" East 15.00 feet; thence North *5® of a Mortgage dated DECEMBER 14, 2020, executed on Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement East 198.00 feet; thence North 03’30' East 152 plat; thence South 89’41'30" East 15.00 feet; r * . ‘.J of Barry County Records and Agreement for Extension -ft Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14’00' as commencing at the Southeast corner of said ;ur AUGUST 8, 2018, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-007643, County, Michigan, described as beginning at the 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described >1 i yjea^t? 4 Visit us online at nnihomepaper.com Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section ✓ 2018, acknowledged on JULY 30. 2018, and recorded on Parcel 2; A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: A parcel of land . iMiOV .X by Corporation Assignment of Mortgage dated JUNE 28, I Liber 2 of Plats, Page 40, Barry County Records. South 89’41'30” West 241.52 feet to the point of . t / 975 N. MAIN ST, SUITE D, FRANKENMUTH, Ml 48734, *s Point, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in i in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-006703, which was assigned to NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS. LLC,' n I and described as: PARCEL 1: Lot 31, Schaffer's • Barry County, and State of Michigan on JULY 10, 2018, I • 7A J fl either of which may charge a fee for this information. West & * register of deeds office or a title insurance company, DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO * .* . A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county <3 nJ 4 the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. FIRM -'•ap” f *• '6- the mortgage holder for damaging the property known as: 11720 Guy Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 Tax ID: •* the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to THIS f P.M., on DECEMBER 5,2024.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 9^ I * rA Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, period. ^•9 * bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under redemption 1. ■«• some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale, the < . MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption 10, 1661.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. successors and assigns Date of mortgage; May L i COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE for I it W » A •* 60 ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, PERPENDICULAR TOT HE EAST LINE SAID SECTION nominee >' - ,-e.' J ownership of the property. A potential purchaser as • t / IS A solely r e-9/ I NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), t 1 automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear a married woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage if » I during MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jeannie M. Tenhaaf, I 6 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, 756.16 FEET; THENCE of which may charge a fee for this information. I I sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not deeds office or a title insurance company, either 0 <• i HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND Said premises are situated in the Township of TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, BEING DESCRIBED LINE 1660.71 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 17 V 1 FF Kentwood. Ml 49512 on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the ViH*' 616.433.8555 Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH J i*' Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of July, 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025. The amount due A Belmont, Ml 49306 4527 Morningside Drive SE SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 42 X 2325 Belmont Center Drive NE - Suite C November 5, 2024 and recorded in Barry County circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at A z" ■4. in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF r Christopher M. Brown P55263 Christopher J. Markee cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the *1 * the date of publication of this notice. assignee as documented by an assignment dated THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, TO THE SOUTH < I personal representative within 4 months after Credit Union dated the 6th day of June, 2023, and recorded at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for 4 September 21, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community 00 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG J the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as o kr 7 Markee, personal representative, or to both Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, is encouraged to contact the county register of L died mortgage made by Connie L. Wilson and Scott E. Wilson of SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH . barred unless presented to Christopher J. Systems, register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either as follows to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 10, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice Is that all claims against the estate will be forever to Mortgage >♦ NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, county register of deeds office or a title insurance the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. 4 I ■ »r- 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified Creek, Michigan 49017, as original Mortgagors, % X potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Estate of Michael W. Markee. Date of birth: Michael W. whose address is 115 Sweetheart Lane. Battle JI ' • •' . ■ • J. s to free and clear ownership of the property, A mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 1 ■ 1' April 01,1988. TO ALL CREDITORS: mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Bellevue, in * amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the a.mJp.m. on December 05,2024. The amount due on the * t ( I has been made in the conditions of a certain said premises are described as follows; All that certain > Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM - V‘ V holdina the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptty at 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2024. The Markee, 4 X, I >■ 4^ information, MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default accrued interest at 14.02000% percent per annum. Which —* Hastings, Michigan 49058 company, either of which may charge a fee for this for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the * Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 fl'l STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29969-DE notice of foreclosure by NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF Barry County is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager assists the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator in managing the HR program for the County and providing support to departments heads and elected officials on all issues related to human resources. The salary range is $72,798-87,431 and a comprehensive benefit package is provided. www.Ha5tingsBanner.com I (11-21)(12-12) 15 (10-31 )(11-28) A •) I 1 • V 4 S, I J 'I"!' s « ♦ 1 4V .1 » s . I ih I. ’••4b.- ■*/» fl �V 4 S' 'A ■ ► ' A * 5^ V? t * < >». I s St > <» « * 'J ‘ Sn» <>» w *.55. :'.y I SPORTS BH Thur«day, November 21, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER s 11 HastingsBanner.com WWW. Yarger second seed at D2 diving championships ’s Si; > ■^[ * » ** * X •x. V • * I <> •w * >. •* X V 1 I. \ x ’•k V * : » Js Ik. k. r. A V •as, Be 2Xr t **-x r V * r'x ■ \* I 4 % *. . X 4 **► L if *v ■A >•. v: V < •^Sk » X * BS§’?Sss ?!J ti&s?? X V *• - 5 W- 2fl|C! * ; X • « ♦' 4 2 ? > •; * 4 * ' <<•35. « '' I ij? 1i 'k ’^C: •w r *Xa 7 c W f •3. -4, r ** i r Al is\ *1 '■=35 T i ^8 ‘>S' i/.- '’ST®]? w • < iT Be Brett Bremer Sports Editor An all-state senior trio inked their plans to take their athletic talents to the NCAA Division If level on the open­ ing day of the national signing period Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Kylee Hoebeke andAva Crews signed their National Letters of Intent to join Grand Valley State University Women’s programs next season and Ailana Leos is headed to the University ofWest Florida. Crews is a four-time state qualifier in cross countiy who earned her first all-state medal in the sport while also winning OK Gold Conference and Barry County individual champion­ ships. Crews has been the leader for the TK girls’ cross country team since the moment she stepped on the course as a freshman, and also a state qualifier in distance races in track and field for TK over the years as well. TKHS alumnus and former Grand Valley State University All-America runner Allyson Winchester is the only girl ahead of Crews on the TK cross country record board. Hoebeke was all-state honorable mention as a shortstop for the TK varsity softball team last fall. She also spent time pitching for the Trojans and was dom­ inant at the plate with eight home runs I. gkaiBegrrme-ix'cgu, ■■aMMK I r < My. 2.a»9BOErZW’2T act ri':??! .wltfstssntiifjhs ■ : s dttBisaOtfBtvSC i^^yfBK»3«ei£h -iWf7')cW"<' fFrSEaMmr-fnit® nm rES » : -33^ ?€ vaiilKm ar; 73^ » SB! 7 mr TJ^ 34* • 3:4 'I * sw**?®* "TSS'^ H ifq/iqb: s» SI -reTi k > • ^rof •K r< n /*'« y »> rfp 4^ ■ iC f A , ‘.C?T •■- iU' iK X) f 5• ' of fit f • i . '.'''Ji 4- i •je*' .IJ « f 4^ < > VOtt* ryW- I I d*^«3 ifT- > -r^-' T^jniOF e._ iT!* I Delton Kellogg/Hastings freshman diver Aubrey Yarger holds a tuck position high above the water during an October meet at the CERC in Hastings. Yarger scored a runner-up finish at last week’s MHSAA Division 2 Regional at Northview High School to earn a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls' Swimming and Diving Finals which will be held at Oakland University Friday and Saturday, File photo (4 S J ■#1 X *• 1 •4 f* 5*1?^ I 1 c 9 I 1 I ’ .-j II ^1 k ' 5 I r 4 4 k r 1 i ^'r c -1: .4 . r'*F I. 1 ♦* f J M' i J *r<; C'-' ’ 5 t u t % 1 : V r/ ■x I ' I 4\. A 1 I. Thornapple Kellogg softball teammates applaud senior Kylee Hoebeke signing her National Letter of Intent to join the Grand Valley State University Women’s Softball program next season inside the TK team room at the high school in Middleville Wednesday, Nov. 13. Photo by Brett Bremer and an OPS of 1.798. For context, New Kellogg varsity volleyball team. Leos will head south to continue to improve her golf game and compete with the Argonauts. Leos is a two-time York Yankee slugger Aaron Judge led all of MLB during the 2024 season with a 1.159 OPS (on-base plus slugging). She had a whopping .621 batting average. state qualifier for the TK varsity girls’ golf team and set a school-record with her nine-hole score of 34 on the front nine at Maple Hill Golf Course this fall. While her two classmates are headed to Grand Valley State University, that’s where Leos closed her last big high school season. She earned all-state honors this fall and was a state medalist for the first time thanks to a sixth-place finish at the MH- She also just finished up her senior season as a setter for the Thomapple ?: i 9 iWi t ?' 4 * » &J 9^ f e* lb 11/• 'J LI * £J r .•'P s .^i < K • 1 f 'i 1 V - V ’ I I ► k I 9 E' »! 4 w _* 41 *> ** «z 5 Lakewood all-state senior setter Abby Pickard celebrates signing her National Letter of Intent with teammates and classmates at Lakewood High School Tuesday, Nov. 19. Pickard, a four-year varsity volleyball player at Lakewood, made plans to join the Northern Kentucky University Women’s Volleyball program next season. The Norse are a part of the NCAA Division 1 Horizon League. Photo by Brett Bremer , »*Z/ •a tt ■f ** J- J W' I t ♦ J ■ft Fr * Ww J '. > * W.T u we i p fl 1 ,4 5 i5!W§ y (< J J* ’T'e- 5 A k »*55. Bt;. **** r> r 5 i f 0 4^ 1 ff. ’ } 'VITO i^. PT W r ’ .iasa: i- c f Vr f a •g* I .1 I 1 T> 1 i •' *• t E I i. 9 •I A t JI k Pickard inks plans to Join Northern Kentucky team r. .j; ; <* 4 559r f3<J o 4( *>f’ fi > Igt 'g Jf V Trio of Trojans sign on with D2 athietic programs M iPV £ ii then I feel like I have to live up to that.” Yarger was especially pleased at the regional with her dive 5231D, a back 1.5 summersault with a half twist. She said it is a dive she has worked really hard on the past two seasons. My first four dives were really good. I was really happy with those,” Yarger said. ‘‘Then my fifth and sixth divers weren’t bad. They were good. Then it just went like downhill from there. That is when [Minnick] got ahead of me.” Her inward dives are the ones that need the most work in the lead-up to the state finals according to Yarger.. When my arms go straight, my butt goes back, and that can’t happen, but when I bend my arms my butt doesn’t go back and then I get yelled at for bending my arms,” Yarger said. The rest of the top 12 state qualifiers from the Northview regional included Byron Center’s Mackenzie Schichtel, Forest Hills Central’s Mia Shaffer, Northview’s Caleigh Jones, East Lan­ sing’s Caitlin Crotteau, Ottawa Hills’ Cara Pazdemik, Dewitt’s Hannah Tomanek. Battle Creek Lakeview’s Lindley Beuchler and Portage Northerner’s Ma­ rie Anderson. Mattawan’s Emma Peters was the last diver cut finishing just 1.9 points back of Anderson in the end. Slagel, a sophomore by the way, qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals along with senior teammate Abigail Dumond at the Gators’ Division 1 Regional last Thursday in Zeeland. They’ll be in Holland for their state finals Friday and Saturday. >l>« *• rrT riw es 3fir eras’ 7 I ’Xfe**** % •M, ^5<15r “ec V •*.« V ■ TEtK iff I beat that girl before, and I beat her by about 40 points at MISCA. So, I came into niat meet knowing that I could have won, ut just didn’t perform my best. I am not mad with second. That is still good.” I hey 11 be the top two ranked divers a the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Girls* Swimming and Diving Finals in the event when it starts on Friday at the Oakland University Aquatic Center-the 1? k chance on the board. The top four scores overall from the three D2 regionals across the lower peninsula last week came from the Northview regional. Allen finished third with a score of364.70 and Portage Cen­ tral s Kiara Olmstead was fourth with a score of 361.60. No one at either of ±e other two regionals had a score over 345 “ although there is a bit of subjectivity m a sport that is judged. Yarger is no stranger to waiting like she’Ilhavetoat±estatemeet. She has been ma lot of big meets as a club diver, but she still thought that being the only diver from her Delton Kellogg/Hastings team and the HCpC competing at the D2 regional was a little tough. She though a few more distractions over the course of the regional meet could have been a good thing. She doesn’t watch the scoreboard during meets and tries to avoid even watching her competitors dive to avoid any added stress. ‘Tf they see someone do a really good dive you can think, ‘oh, that’s it I’m toast,” coach Bates said. Yeah, that’s it,” added Yarger during a Monday evening practice at the CERC in Hastings. “Especially if they’re doing the same dive as me, that’s even worse because **« Kb 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor This was the dream when Todd Bates started the Hastings Community Diving Club and when a young gymnast named Aubrey Yarger joined the club as a sev­ en-year-old. That that point Yarger and her HCDC teammate Lydia Slagel, who joined the club as a ten-year-old and is now a part of ±e Grand Rapids Gators’ varsity team, were having to alter their approaches at the start because they weren’t heavy enough to make the diving board bounce like it needs to. Yarger, now a freshman for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team, has got that down now. She scored a runner-up finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Diving Regional hosted by Northview High School Thursday, Nov. 14, to qualify for this weekend’s state finals at Oakland University. Exuding confidence, Yarger could admit that she expected to be qualifying for the state meet in her first high school season and finishing second at regionals wasn’t quite the finish she was hoping for. East Lansing senior Bronwyn Minn­ ick, who was tenth at the state finals as a junior last fall, outscored her 395.75 to 371.45 over the course of 11 dives at the regional meet. Yarger had a lead through the prelims of 184.70 to 176.75. Bronwyn was third behind Northview’s Katelyn Allen at that first cut, but pushed into the lead by the end of the semifinals and stretched her lead as the final 16 divers competed for the 12 state qualifying spots. Thornapple Kellogg senior Ailana Leos signs her National Letter of intent to join the University of West Florida Women’s Golf program next season inside the TK team room at the high school in Middleville Wednesday. Nov. 13, Photo by Brett Bremer Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews digitally signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Grand Valley State University Women's Cross Country program next season, as her mother Kate Crews looks on, inside the TK team room at the high school in Middleville Wednesday, Nov. 13. SAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Golf Finals last month at The Meadows on the campus of GVSU in Allendale. Leos was also the OK Gold Confer­ ence individual champion in 2024. Both Crews and Leos earned academ­ ic all-state honors during this senior fall season. STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29928-NC William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No.: 269-945-1390 TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent's name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Thomas Anthony Simonton has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 12/18/24 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Thomas Anthony Simonton to Anthony William Wolinski. ♦ ♦ I I s !V » T ’t- •T“ / �ii* sk :F..' * 1 12 www.HastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21, 2024 ALL-BARRY COUNTY., . . J I ./ state qualifiers lead county boys’ pack T Brett Bremer { Sports Editor All-Barry County Boys’Cross Country First Team Jacob Draaisma, Thomapple Kellogg: In his first varsity cross country season. 1 4 \ I invoQi *1 I £ ,>i+ ♦ 1 L V • •fc’4 A X to 4 »1 4 r *2^ u CT^ < • > ■f^ V < ■feSSfccfefl’ The 2024 AIl-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First and Second Teams. Team member are (front from left) Jacob Draaisma, Brandon Simmons, Micah Johnston, Brock Hickerson as a fill in for all-county teammate Landon Madden, Hunter Tietz, Bryce Goodemoot, Riley Johnson, (back) Grady Galaviz, Elijah Frazer, Kaden Rohrbacher, Nick Muday, Jace Hilton, Case Dykhouse, Noah Conker, Photo by Brett Bremer the TK senior was the Barry County champion and nearly a state medalist. Draaisma capped off his senior season by placing 37th at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Boys’ Cross Country Finals with a time of 16:02.5. Draaaisma set his PR at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational at 15:51.5. He was also the OK Gold Conference individual champion this fall. Bryce Goodemoot, Lakewood: A sophomore, Goodemoot placed seventh at the Barry County Championships in what was his fifth consecutive run in less PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the November 13,2024 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2024-193 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownshiD.org). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml 49058-9725. (269) 948-2194, during regular busi­ ness hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-193 ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 13. 2024 EFFECTIVE: DECEMBER 21,2024 QBOINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 193 OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODF PERTAINING TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL An Ordinance to amend §193-12 of Chapter 193 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (sewers and sewage disposal) with respect to connection to a public system. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND 1 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I AMENPMENT OF SECTION $193-12 OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CQDF §193-12 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, captioned “Connection to system" is hereby amended to read as follows: ' ' “§ 193-12. Connection to system. A. It is hereby determined and declared that public sanitary sewers are essential to the health safety and welfare of the people of the Township and that all premises on which structures iri which sanita^ sewage originates or are situated shall connect to the system at the earliest reasonable date as a matter for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the Township. Therefore, all premises on which structures are situated or become situated and from which sanitary sewage originates and as to which sewer services of the system shall be available within 200 feet shall connect to said system as follows: (1) Structures or premises emitting sewage prior to sewer services becoming available shall connect within 18 months from the date of notice of such availability by the ap­ propriate Township official or its agent, following notice from the Michigan Department of Public Health, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, or other governmental authority with jurisdiction, that the private septic/sewer system on or otherwise serving the premises has failed and/or no longer complies with all applicable requirements for such a system to be used, (2) Structures or premises which began emitting sewage after a public constructed shall connect prior to emitting sewage. sewer line was B. Notification and enforcement of this section shall be in conformity with Act 368 of the Puhlir Acts of Michigan of 1978, as may be amended, and any other applicable statute. Mor's Note: See MCL § 333.12751 et seq." SECTION II REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This rdinance shall become effective 30 days after publication as required by law, fiO^ I, than 19 minutes to close out the season. Goodemoot finished in the top 20 at all three CAAC White races this season. He had a top finish of 18th at the final conference jamboree and set a PR at the race with a time of 18:03.3. Landon Madden, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore in his first varsity cross coun­ try season, Madden ran to a personal record time of 16:41.4 at the MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Cross Country Finals the first Saturday of November. Madden was fifth at the Barry County Championships two days after qualify­ ing for the state finals. His regional run was his fastest ever until the state finals. He placed ninth at his team’s D3 Region­ al in Allendale with a time of 17:01.6. Micah Johnson, Hastings: Johnson Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Rutland Charter Township ♦ Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on December 12, 2024, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): David Kivlin, a Single Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage. LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 14, 2022 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 20, 2022 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $184,929.23 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Dull’s Plat No. 1. Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 1953 Superior Dr., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 11/14/2024 Potestivo & Associates, PC, 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248853-4400 318272 (11-14)(12-05) «r ♦ * - J.-. y. h". finished in the top 11 at all three Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference races as a senior this fall and the only two guys faster than him at the Barry County Championships were the county’s two state qualifiers. Johnson set his PR at the Portage Invi­ tational with a time of 16:44.6. He was also under that 17-minute mark at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational this season. Riley Johnson, Lakewood: The leader for the Lakewood varsity team throughout the fall, Johnson was fourth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 18:10.2. He had top 20 finishes at all three CAAC White jamborees this season and finished as high as 16th at a conference race. Johnson, a senior, ran a time of 17:42.8 at regionals which was his best of the season until getting one last turn at the MJTCA 5 th Annual Meet of Champions Nov. 9 where he turned in a time of 17:29,8. Brandon Simmons, Hastings: Sim­ mons qualified for the state finals for the first time as a senior this fall. He ran to a 70th-place finish with a time of 16:28.4 at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Boys’ Cross Country Finals. Simmons was the runner-up at the Barry County Championships and set his PR at 16:11.3 at regionals to earn his spot in tlie state finals. He finished in the top seven at all three Interstate-8 Athletic Conference races this season. He has plans to run for Cornerstone University after high school graduation. Hunter Tietz, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior, Tietz ran his fastest time in four high school season at regionals in October. He finished the course at South Christian High School in 18:12.6. It was nearly a minute and a half faster than his time on the same regional course as a junior. Tietz placed sixth at the Barry County Championships at Charlton Park with a time of 18:39.1. His best OK Gold Conference performance of the season came at the conference championship meet where he placed 11 th. 5 I?. 1 iniC# ,a3 r ,-»9S ■c ** * w» ;rtf «>< 0^ «* H'S l.ifflBR ifcijM tfCiwCW J« -t 3 S'.® fc'« to®'IB’®® w e> < .'f3r;?«A t* c 22E5iaHBiC»i yfT? V! 5 7 n 11 4 * iH- 't25: 1 n Kt bill®i'ste s :»2& sc ’®®®‘iK'»* i XSa fb •n s ®®aiQa[Pii2 -aiiX ^Oas^ iainai:, r I •' "^‘Sl ♦A « 'X .*3 t | *< vin t ■few'' ^rsr^x ♦< ^'e b- ‘W J *. w •X *tx ^■F •*41 -W'-ta; I* 'U t«V 1 I* 1• i *t B .1L-. ' 'Q Noah Donker, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Donker snagged the final all-county spot with a 14th-place finish at the Barry County Championships in October at Charlton Park where he ran to a time of 20:05.7. Thal all-county run came on the heels of a new PR at the Trojans’ Division 2 Regional race hosted by South Christian where Donkerplaced 75th in 19:37.0. He dropped his PR three times in his final five races of the season first at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational and then again at the OK Gold Conference Championship where he placed 30th in 19:45.0. Case Dykhouse, Thomapple Kellogg: Dykhouse bested the 20-minute mark late in his junior season and consistently finished in less than 20 minutes during his senior season this fall. He set his PR with a time of 19:08.0 at the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the C ■ \ Ik ?*5 <1 C1 I V It V Il •A L *1 > -V. L % -5 s & L Sr SK^^’V W^k ( V *K *1 ‘ c L * & 'J, V•> V ■ <« •K See PACK on 15 ’9k Va y <<•r lx b? ' ♦e f I 1 • , season. He finished the top 20 at each of the first two OK Gold jamborees of the season. Dykhouse capped off his fourth high school season with a 13th-place X’ Y 'T.& •* t >- '* :* ■» 1 I . ». J AT 4 _A_ «k. '1 r 1^ iii $ All-Barry County Boys’Cross Country Second Team <! f *« * >* LAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: <» -1^ I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ r • 401 • 3 ,2 SEWAGE DISPOSAL W I nr NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 193 OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE PERTAINING TO SEWERS AND 4 J r vu** t BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN k *►• J r ’'IJ ! l> RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ’■^arff: I t ! < I I .A The two fastest seniors in Barry Coun­ ty ran their way to the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Championships at the end of the 2024 season, and a third local guy earned a spot in the D3 race at the stale finals. It was the first appearance for all three of them at MIS and the Barry County Champion, TK senior Jacob Draaisma, came up just shy of his goal of earning a spot on the state medal stand. He was joined at MIS by Hastings senior Brandon Simmons and Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden. The three guys weren't at their fastest at the Barry County Championships, recovering from regionals and prepping forthe state finals while also running the race at Charlton Park in late October, but all three certainly pushed hard enough to earn spots on the All-Barry County First Team for boys’ cross country. The top seven guys at the county meet earned all-county first team spots this fall while finishers eight through 14 fill the all-county second team spots. Draaismaand Simmons are twooffive seniors who fill the all-county first team this season, with a strong sophomore class in the county filling five total spots on the two teams. While none of the local teams were quite at the top of their conference, the TK boys came closest finishing second to Northview al the OK Gold Conference Championship. The TK boys also won the Barry County Championship this fall. Here are the 2024 AIl-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First and Second Teams. A t « « 'T* 4 V �WWW HasHngsBanner com IX hast:. BANNER 13 Thursday, November 21, 2024 ALL-BARRY COUNTY FALL 2024 Fastest county girls won all-state medals Brett Bremer Sports Editor I October w here she hit ihe finish line in 23:20.6. Jftlian Leclercq, Delton Kellogg: A senior, she closed out her time as a varsih cn^ counrr> runner --------lt44MSVI VTIUIwith CUI an llih-placc finish al the Barn Count) ChampicMi^ips thanks to a season-best lime of 23:29.8. Her previous best time ofthe season was al the Panthers’ D3 Regiwial race where she placed 57ih in 23:59,4. Haile) Lee, Thomapple Kellogg; A sophomore, Lee ran to a lenth-place finish at the Barn Couniy- Meet with her second-best time of the season there at Charlton Park. Lee had a season-best time of 23:00.4 in the J V race al the OK Gold Conference Championship. Carmen Re)7iolds, Thomapple Kel­ logg: Re) nolds ran her fastest time ever, 21:38.1, to win the J V race at the OK Gold Conference Championship in October earning a spot in the regional seven for the TK ladies. She was just olTher PR there at the regional with a lime of 21:39.0. Reynolds ran to an eighth-place finish al the Bany Count)' Championships to earn all-county honors for the second y ear in a row. Raelin Schrock, Lakew 1: One oftwo freshmen to earn all-county honors on the girls’ side this fall, Schrock placed 12th al the count) meet in late Oclober. Schrock was there atlhe front ofthe pack for the Vikings from the start ofthe season. She set her PR at 22:58.0 al the Greater Lansing Cross Couniiy Championship in mid-Ociober. Berta Fabrega Vivas, Haslings;Ajunior. Vivas ran lo a 14lh-place finish at the Barry County Championships lo close out the season. That run came on the heels of her per­ sonal record run of23:35.0 al the Saxons' Division 2 Regional race hosted by South Christian. Betw een the two of them, senior A\ a I Crews from Thomapple Kellogg and f J ^phomore Caroline Randall from Hast­ *4 ings haven’t missed a turn lo run in the 4 slate finals yeL Crews earned her first stale medal and 1 Randall her second al the MHSAA Lower si rz ►• * Peninsula Division2 Crosscountry Finals A** 4 * al Michigan Iniemaiional Speedway in 1 ■■ Brook!)!! lo close out the high school ry season. They were both conference cham4 pions and for the second year in a row were fl* 4 » «■ far and away the two ai the from of the . i pack al the Barry' County Championships. r The lop seven runners from the late Oclobercounty meet hosted by Hastings at Charlton Park make up the 2024All-Bany' County First Team and finishers eight The 2024 All-Barry County Girls' Cross Country First and Second Teams through 14 fix>m the county meet make Team up the all-county second team. rnembers are (front from left) Ava Crews, Caroline Randall Peyton Hardy Thomapple Kellogg once again w on the Madison Kietzman, Kylie Main, Meghan-Jane Skidmore, Alaina McCrumb. county team championships, follow ing up (back) Berta •!Fabrega Vivas. Avery Hagemann. Raelin Schrock Jiilisn Il I on asolid second-place finish in the new'ly Leclercq, Hailey Lee, Amya Gater and Carmen Reynolds Photo by Brett Bremer relurbished OK Gold Conference. The stale finals results were peppered with the competition the local girls chal­ where she hit the finish line in 21:20.5. Second Team lenged themselves against all season long. Kylie Main, Delton Kellogg: Main cut Amya Gater, Thomapple Kellogg: A The South Chrislian team that beat out the nearly tw o minutes olTher personal record fi^hman who got a late start to the season. TK ladies for tlie OK Gold title placed between the end of herjunior season and Gator picked up the pace quickly. She set 13th in the D2 girls’ race al the stale finals. set the end of her senior campaign this fall. her PR at the Portage Invitational where The Lansing Catholic team the Lake­ Main turned in a new top lime of 21:08.5 she finished in 22:55.8. wood ladies chased all fall won the while placing 20th at the Panthers’ Divi­ Gater earned a spot on the TK varsity Division 3 state championship. Hackett sion 3 Regional al the end of the season. seven for the OK Gold Conference Cham­ Catholic Prep, Saugatuck and Gobles Main was the Panthers’ leader through­ pionship where she placed 21 st overall. from the Southwestern Athletic Confer­ out the fall and took the championship in She earned all-county honors with her ence who the Delton Kellogg girls faced the Kellogg Division race at Thomapple off with all fall all placed in the top 15 in ninth-place finish at the Barry County Kellogg'sCoach B Invitational in Septem­ theirrespeclivedi visions al the state finals. Championships. ber. Main earned all-county honors for the Here are the 2024 All-Barry County Avery Hagemann,Thomapple Kellogg: second time by placing fifth at the county Girls’ Cross Country First and Second A junior, Hagemann earned all-count)' meet al the end of the season. Teams. honors for the second year in a row'. She AlainaMcCrumb, Thomapple Kellogg: All-Barn County placed 13th al the Barry County Cham­ A sophomore, McCrumb scored the final Girls’Cross Countiy pionships. spot on the all-county first team with a First Team Hagemann ran her fastest lime of the seventh-place finish at the Barry County Ava Crews, Thomapple Kellogg; A four Championships. That came on the heels season at ±e Portage Invitational in early lime stale qualifier, Crews won her first of a new PR of 21:23.5 at the Trojans’ D2 all-state medal as a senior this fall. Crews Regional meet hosted by South Christian. ran to a personal record time of 18:44.5 to McCrumb was top 20 at all three OK place 26th at the MHSAA L.P. Division Gold Conference races this fall and fin­ 2 Cross Country Finals in Brooklyn. She ished as high as tenth at the first conference has since followed that up with a time of jamboree of the fall. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 18:05.5 at the MITCA 5th Annual Meet Caroline Randall, Hastings: A two-time REGARDING WOODLAWN MEADOWS PLANNED of Champions. state medalist, Randall closed out her Crewswasthe Barry County Champion sophomore season with a personal record UNIT DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION AND FINAL for tlie third time this fall, winning the time of 18:36.8 that put her in 20th place SITE PLAN APPROVAL county meet al Charlton Park, and she at the MHSAA L.P Division 2 Cross was the OK Gold Conference champion Country Finals. She has since cut her PR this season too. The City Council for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing to 18:34.7 at the MlTCA4lh Annual Meet Peyton Hardy, Thomapple Kellogg: of Champions. for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the A sophomore. Hardy finished as high as Randal 1 won the Barry County Champi­ public concerning Woodlawn Meadows Planned Unit Development second al an OK Gold C onference race onship as a freshman and was the runner-up modification and final site plan approval for Woodlawn Meadows Re­ this fall and placed fifth at the conference to Crews this season. Randall captured her tirement Village 11 property located at 1813 N. East Street parcel #08championship meet. She placed third at second straight Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ the Barry County Championships. 55-155-102-00. The City Council will review and consider final site ference championship this fall too. Hardy had her fastest time of tlie seaplan approval for the development of 32 site condominium parcels Meghan-Jane Skidmore, Thomapple son in between those two championship Kellogg: A sophomore, Skidmore earned for detached single-family home construction. The public hearing will events running to a time of20:56.3 at the all-county honors for tlie second time this be held at 7:00 PM on Monday December 9, 2024 in the City Council Trojans’ Division 2 Regional which put fall. She placed sixth at tlie county meet Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hast­ her in 35th place at that race. at Charlton Park. ings, Michigan 49058. Madison Kietzman, Thomapple Kel­ Skidmore ran her lop time of the season logg; Ajunior, Kietzman earned all-county at the Trojans’ Division 2 Regional at honors for the second time with a fourth­ South Christian. She placed 42nd overall 7 place finish at the Barry County Cham­ in 21:13.8. That lime was almost a minute pionships. faster than she was on the same regional 4 A Kietzman finished in the lop 15 al all ;•> ' f’ course as a freshman. She finished as 1 ■< 'i -i ■ three OK Gold Conference races this fall high as sixth al an OK Gold Conference .. 35‘ f ’ 4 placing as high as 12th at the conference t jamboree this season. t championship race. She had her lop lime < 4 All-Barr)' County . of the season al the Portage Invitational Girls’ Cross Countn r •A 1 I 4 J 1 <? 1 r/' 1 ) t » 1 4 K Johnson (h —’ 11 »ts, / C5^i *1’ i S the SaSa? S'-’ try SMcrtn i,H Ut i’ll ^^pioEships ttro d» )CHAPTER 1S3OF 1 ^'’'Alleulale.jliaiiitiiai fi TO SEWERS AND I Ha® bi City of Hastings 'WS’MnslBtaoffcffli Notice ri FwEciosufEbrt^ Wferf[hE(wsWilfi I'S'UT? to. SRinfefsemiKrfte be timed b i tjue of P-^K 3 IW^OfRUT»•** »» Braaiffl bras, (iaat SiB- ?50NS wwKo3dos8St7asaecrn<i^ premees asone^artrflKiipytfc •R^S'alsfTwnship IhfbfeihwfeattO aitbeWU’.Dm’Bm' T2rE?M/hasbeen rn-jymbp.pnii. I azrgrBguiafbusi- J O fW, Wfif 2 M SiiM ns ihe 70£ <K hisPRsldlJaliegiifflls^®^ jfgsafedHiiaifttrasai'fflEis .111 •uti 3!5§!££2et ffi's S?sss '2?%> ■fit Cule 1 > •s * ’1 ! 1 « I • n W i •k.r •- IS 9 anil' Hope Township Notice of Adoption of Amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance £ ( IT f 4 4 4. '"’’Si t a TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: I a «• * — ss •s Tte I- r *■ te: H > * I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its meeting on Monday, November 11 th , 2024 at 6:30PM at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, the Hope Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance #98. an amendment to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. I J > « r The adopted amendment modifies the provisions of Section 10.8, A, per­ taining to general safety regulations, and allows power safety covers to be installed in lieu of a fence around swimming pools in all districts, if installed in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards. •‘'Si*'?** These amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance were adopted after the Hope Township Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommend­ ed approval of the amendment to the Hope Township Board on August 15 th , 2024. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the adopted amend­ ment is available for review at the Hope Township Office during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. I The amendment will become effective eight days after the date of this published notice pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended. Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 sW .f » r. BiJjQBTMTsrZ VW I 2 J* I a 9 * I f -------->« vi » ' • I J I I I I A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800,649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk .‘•t ♦ 'I. ♦ ♦ t I t -.J �J? * > * ... A f 14 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21, 2024 . ALL-BARRY COUNTY„.»„ I 1 4 Local teams had some top golf finishes in 2024 Brett Bremer ■ ' : «5» Sports Editor It was a solid season for the local var­ sity girls’ golf teams from Thomapple '>tw Kellogg, Hastings and Lakewood. They all shot their way to middle ofthe tf'^ pack finishes in their respective confer­ ences, and TK senior Ailana Leos finally broke through to win her first state medal L» .— V at the conclusion of the season at the D2 Lower Peninsula Finals. Every one of the local teams had < r youngsters step up and contribute to the varsity line-up throughout the season, and a couple of seniors that will really * * be missed next season. The Trojans and Saxons both finished f- > as high as second at a conference jam- L ' * ii >♦* boree this fall, the Trojans in the OK THT Gold Conference and the Saxons in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Here are the members of the 2024 All-Barry County Girls’ Golf First and Second Teams. Sophie Greenfield All-Barry County Girls’ Golf First Team Ellie Benham, Lakewood: Benham Edger had a nine-hole average of was at the top of the Vikings’ scorecard 50.93 for the season. She placed 12th throughout her senior season this fall. at the interstate-8 Athletic Conference She shot a 105 at regionals which Championship with a 98 that led the had her 30th individually for the day at Saxon team. Pigeon Creek to close the season. Sophia Greenfield, Hastings: She was Rae Borrink, Thomapple Kellogg: the runner-up at the Lakewood Invita­ Borrink was a top four player for the tional in mid-September and shot a lOI Trojans in every match throughout her at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference senior season and finished with a nineChampionship to place 14th overall. hole average of 47.2 strokes. A junior, she also shot a 101 at region­ Borrinkjust missed earning honorable als to place 24th mention all-conference in the OK Gold. Vivian Hansson, Thomapple Kellogg: “She had a very good season,” head A sophomore, she was the Trojans’ num­ coach Bob Kaminski said. ber three throughout the season. Lilli Edger, Hastings: A freshman, Hansson shot her way to a nine-hole she led the Saxons at their MHSAA L.P. average of 48.2 strokes. She led the TK Division 3 Regional with a score of 97 team and was third overall at the Lake­ that put her 19th individually. wood Invitational in September. /IV CJ« •w I .Y*: * ■ I, 4 A 1 ' .■* »v r r . r •* 1*/* I ■ -Al f J 5 * e *< L \ * b. t 4 fr I 1 i A J k r K I ♦ f I F- ► A >/ I -* Ini f K. I, I 9U X 3 1\ R I t '■ f * J -4 »». A % • l' ‘,r. I ** < V, 4 JPK f 1 I » T* I ■ i’? U' J >• J 1 Ae ( I’ “A.» 1. 7h » A < ♦s * r 4 u« A V * IrjL * I T * * <1 f % T J A i i£* i > i4 A ** A r Ir * i"- tSf V TO;THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: Ailana Leos PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within the district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in each district as the benefit to such parcels bear to the total benefit to all parcels of land in each special as­ sessment district. t * « ds* r Ailana Leos, Thomapple Kellogg: A two-time state qualifier, Leos closed out her senior season by winning a state medal forthefirsttime. Sheshota78-82160 to place sixth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Golf Finals. Leos set a nine-hole school record shooting a 34 at Maple Hill GolfCourse in late September. She was the runner-up at the OK Gold Conference Championship and third at regionals to qualify for the state finals for the second year in a row. All-Barry County Girls’ Golf Second Team Galatea Archbold, Lakewood: One of the top scorers for ±e Lakewood team all fall long. She led her team at region­ al with a score of 103 ±at had her 26th overall. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS « .-t« Archbold had the Vikings’ top score at the CAAC White Championship and she shot a 102 to lead her Viking team at its own Lakewood Invitational. Kyra Casteel, Thomapple Kellogg: Casteel contributed a to the Trojan var­ sity score a handful of times throughout her senior season. She closed the campaign with a ninehole average of 57. Liz Markwart, Lakewood: A senior, Markwart shot her way to third on the Viking team at both regionals and the CAAC White Championship this fall. She also had the team’s second best score, a 111, at the CAAC Open this year. Jordan Price, Thomapple Kellogg: A sophomore, Price put together a ninehole average of 54.8. She earned a spot on the Trojans’ conference tournament and regional tournament teams this season. I.' ■ IV* ' <K 4 v<i» ao Ji* * i5 I >!'1» i<s« i:^ w Heft® i,]AW Ae I i i _ . r* *F»* nl ’-‘TS* *“* lu-?' Mi* Z. --u-.-rif ywT ji:}g 2 M jsntex^issi 21 A w !ki- ^VejKsise^^- a3!sisesst'‘K‘-^?.S^ ss -:2&3i^:5iaiggt «4 **> FAMILY DIVISION )5' BARRY COUNTY w TOftSfti HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR to reject any and ail bids, to waive any :i<:$ «biB si• a® i; 2 i-jgg^ PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF Street. X3X i iI a:se3irai!s;^ - JUDICIAL CIRCUIT- ifications are available at 201 E State *s* NAME CHANGE irregularities in the bid proposals, and to ‘'S- CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-29974-NC award the bid as deemed to be in the MX xaff^ T» STATE OF MICHIGAN removal. Bid proposal forms and spec­ “• J id IX ‘ *3^ i* and STUMP GRINDING ing bids for its annual tree trimming and * iiiC k A ifl \i3& The City of Hastings, Michigan is solicit­ ae’* ’ * WM 2025 TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL, The City of Hastings reserves the right PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examina­ tion a special assessment roll including all properties located within the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 that are benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs ofthe project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The total project cost is $372,070 (including administrative costs, which is the amount of the assessment roll. The amounts assessed against each prop­ erty on a per owner basis will be $96.12 per year for front lots and $48.06 per year for back lots. The term of the special assessment will be seven years (2025 through 2031 inclusive). ♦» f PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 24-1 t =3:. ' •> li’■** r“'ir ‘ FT S k 1 7 '7 e V I V; m; I -t J fr I s re M I* V t I* • sr s.. 5 Hon. William Doherty City's best interest, price and other fac­ Court Address; 206 W. Court St., Ste. tors considered. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sealed bids will be received at the Of­ 2J0^ * S^'ass Majs Court Telephone No,: 269-945-1390 $ WK fice of the City ClerkfTreasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 In the matter of Randy Basunton. until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify 06, 2024 at non-custodial parent’s name here, if which time they will be opened and pub­ applicable) whose address is unknown licly read aloud. All bids will be clearly and whose interest in the matter may be marked on the outside of the submittal barred or affected by the following: J 2s T . <4a^ * sss5 •»sr''S aw on December 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at ming, Removal, and Stump Grinding.” 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml Travis J. Tate, P.E. 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty Director of Public Services to change the name of Randy Basurto !}<te ilMi ^'slln *84 TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held package “Sealed Bid -2025 Tree Trim­ ^^«3e 4 tij'- ^*^eisa'U* to Randy Tulo, Jr. I *'***^^ »», ' / 1 1 $ r ’'I’ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml on Tuesday December 3,2024 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewinq the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll and confirm­ ing the roll as submitted, revised or amended. The assessment roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further bp examined at the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest or his/ her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required Anv person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objection in writ­ ing with the Prairieville Township Clerk before the close of the hearinq on the assessment roll. The owners or any person having an interest in real property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll, as provided by law Prairieville Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk. Rod Goebel. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 4904 (269) 623-2664 I L 1 Position Opening Barry County ***% tn \ •* n*' •. ! In Barry County is accepting applications for an Emergency Management Coordinator. The position coordinates the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made disasters within County. The salarv range is $72,798-87,431 and a comprehensive benefit package is provided. ’i \ *e «V 4 *• *A. r** I IK I r* V t A -» A r* <!*■ I Please send a cover letter, resume, and 5 professional references to; Emergency Management Coordinator Search, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. A job description and additional information is available at www.barrYCOuntv.orq, or by contacting the Administrator at ezuzga@barrycounty.org. >■ & 1 ” S''. 'aL '•to ■ S k ■S *• »* & *ls’' ‘W's s L-. 4 » * a -I V ' Cm-'. ' >< Deadline for applying: First review of resumes will begin on December 9, 2024. Open until filled. 4» V \k 7^ ♦ # t » % ,s r.» 1 •* I /. .. .-L_ . _- *Sl «J_ a < ♦ ♦ *> « •te' An '«* A 9 �wwwHastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 21, 2024 15 r r* I ALL-BARRY COUNTY I FALL 2024 Area graduates a couple top singles players Brett Bremer .S<. A Sports Editor W'k *M I k ‘ 4 I •l r V. J 3^. -n J t, 1 JI » I ' * r-!-1' rtf • i Ji ' e If I 'Sits. ■‘-KvL’si sei i -•St#: sS* saS: se- I V I 5^ '■^^teos .\u’ 7 ‘V^Ii CtTYOFHASTe request FM® ‘F 'QEtefeaii' zasTREiweawit mstuifskk « * r* • 5 ..< • *M ♦ * ■ mwIUIL« a* TWJ? I* * *■ » > EIRRyCOll^ c —i**; «» 1 .« H * «U- 7-E= ^■ &=f ‘ -eXS ^'-5 • I ». t * hahechaki • ♦ J . **** * ' “-rf I < «« ■ef i^TCsC^^’ * Court <•- ■- i 'C~i • ZT QjyfjTefejftfgNG** « < ? r • ■» * F5*' r * TOAllPEWi'^'L I 9 * ' I ■ Iw’ iI .« •» b jjj?sss^ I •• ’ / * rs »*•* •* < . c J *• ii / t 'f ' t <*. 75 * ' ■:> i ( -5 ir f » s '3-^1 ri'- ■*"' r F •I < | fre to - • 4 L I I 5^ I .- •'f ft -3^ I < * PACK w r* » s. *14 -<4 9 Tf finish at the Barry County Champion­ ships at Charlton Park in October. Elijah Frazer, Thomapple Kellogg: A sophomore in his second varsity season, Frazer dropped his personal record time j . F r • / Continued from Page 12 t * i lor ' * to 18:18.0 in a 54th-place finish at his team’s MHSAA Division 2 Regional at the end of October. It was one of a few times he bested that 19-minute mark late in the season. Frazer closed out his year with a ninth-place finish at the Barry County Championships at Charlton Park. Grady Galaviz, Thornapple Kellogg: A freshman in his second varsity season at TK, Galaviz worked his way back from offseason injury to shave seven ■fl.-'” I*. SJ iA- 1'. *✓ k * n? r ti' f'. 1 >f ! L . » t f > , > / 7 I 9 *I A ?y' seconds off his PR. He had a best time yet of 18:40.0 at his team’s D2 Regional race at South Christian in late October. Galaviz placed as high as 15th at an OK Gold Conference race this fall and closed thecampaign with an eighth-place * f nfrf^-' r * J The three locsl varsity boys’ tennis teams were at different levels of expec­ tation coming into the 2024 fall season. Thomapple Kellogg, with an uber­ experienced singles line-up. looked to push for an OK Gold Conference Cham­ pionship and some regional success. Lakewood was at a point where it was pleased to have all eight varsity flights filled to not give up points in the team standings. Hastings, with a handfbl of guys, decided it would be best to play a non-varsity schedule as everybody continued to learn the game. All three teams had their successes throughout the season. TK and Lake­ wood were led by seniors in the first singles spot who had held down that position for three seasons and finish as two of the best ever in their programs. There are some solid youngsters coming up behind them to try and take on that mantle of their team’s lop player. The TK team closed out its fall third in the new OK Gold Conference behind strong South Christian and West Catho­ lic teams. That West Catholic team was sixth at the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Boys Tennis Finals, just a couple spots ahead of the Lansing Catholic team that finished atop the CAAC White standings this fall. South Christian wound up sixth at the Division 3 Finals. Here are the 2024 All-Bany County Boys’ Tennis First and Second Teams. AII-Barry County Boys’ Tennis First Team Singles Aidan Dudik, Thomapple Kellogg: Moving back and forth from doubles to singles over his four varsity seasons at TK, Dudik spent his senior season at the second singles spot for TK. Dudik put together a record of 19-8 tliis season, He was the runner-up at sec­ ond singles at the OK Gold Conference Tournament at the end of the season. James MacKenzie, Lakewood: Kameron Nichols, Thomapple Kel­ logg: Nichols capped off a stellar fouryear varsity campaign at TK by going 22-3 at first singles in his senior season. It was his third season at first singles for the Trojans and it started with 12 consecutive victories. Nichols was the OK Gold Conference first singles champion as a junior and only lost to one player in the conference this fall, the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 First Singles champion from West Catholic. The only other guy to best him reached the quarterfinals of the first singles bracket at the D3 state finals. Riley Teigeler, Lakewood: Teigeler, a four-year varsity player at Lakewood, played the last of three seasons at first singles this fall. He compiled three wins at the top flight as a sophomore, bumped that number up to eight as ajunior and finished with a winning record at 11 -9 this season. Among his 11 victories this fall, he '^as a perfect 3-0 in matches in which he split sets with his opponent including a marathon 3-6,6-4, 7-5 win over Ionia’s top player in August. Anson Verlinde, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior in his third varsity season, made the move to fourth singles for the Trojans after two years in the doubles line-up. Verlinde put together a 14-13 record to finish with 33 victories in three seasons. Franklin Wilkinson, Thomapple Kel­ logg: Wilkinson made big strides in 2024 in the lead-up to his third varsity season for TK. He put toge±er a record of 24-5 tliis fall in his first season at third singles and won an regional championship at his fl ight. Wilkinson won five matches as a freshman at fourth singles, and bumped thatnumberupto 15 wins at number four as a sophomore. He started his junior year on a 14-0 run. Doubles Brady Laven & Layne Schilthroat, Thomapple Kellogg: The senior Laven and sophomore Schilthroat combined to win nine matches in the first doubles spot for TK this fall. The took a pair of those wins in straight sets at the OK Gold Conference Tournament the beginning of October. It was the third season with some action in the varsity line-up for Laven and the first for Schilthroat. Cole Novak & Evan Liu, Thomapple Kellogg: Novak and Liu teamed up for a fourth doubles match for the Trojans in 2023 and then spent the 2024 season together at second doubles. They won their way to a 13-14 record this fall. It was the second season for both guys spending some time in the varsity line-up for TK. Ian Cole & Caden Rohrbacher, Lake­ wood: Cole, a junior, and Rohrbacher, a sophomore, spent another season at the top of the doubles line-up for the Vi­ kings. It is the third for Cole and second for Rohrbacher. They won six matches together at the first doubles flight. While Cole spent his whole fall in the top doubles spot, Rohrbacher shifted around a bit. He had eight wins total on the season also picking one up during an early stint as the Vikings’ third singles player. Cole had seven total wins. AII-Barry County Boys’Tennis Second Team Singles Owen Bogue - Hastings: A sopho­ more in his second varsity season, Bogue had played just one singles match as a freshman but filled a role playing second and third singles matches much of this fall for Hastings. Bogue got a late season win over Bronson’s number two player as a highlight. Connor Possehn, Lakewood: A fresh­ man, Possehn opened the season playing in the to couple doubles spots for the Vi­ kings and then settled in at third singles. He had seven wins overall on the season with five of those coming as the Vikings’ third singles player. Coach Kevin Wheeler is looking forward to Possehn leading the team’s singles line­ up for years to come. Sydney Teft, Lakewood: Teft is one of a couple Lake wood ladies who chose to get their tennis swings in during the fall season with the boys’ program. She spent the fall, her third with the varsity team, at fourth singles. Teft tallied eight wins over the course of her senior season, finishing with 16 as a varsity player. Sam Webb - Hastings: Webb bounced around the Saxon line-up as it went through the fall. He played a first doubles r * < r' A 'i>^rfK i:' *A r > »•' «H z r lli)«5 run at the Barry County Championships. Jace Hilton, Delton Kellogg: A freshnian, Hilton finished his final two races of the season in less than 20 minutes - his first two sub-20 runs. He set his PR at the Panthers’ Di vision 3 Regional meet in Al­ lendale where he placed 71 st in 19:26.3. Hilton followed that up by running to a time of 19:57.9 at the Barry County Championships to place 12th. Nick Muday, Delton Kellogg: Ajunior, Muday improved his PR from 2023 by almost half a minute in 2024. He ran his fastest race yet at the Panthers’ D3 Regional in Allendale where he placed 37th in 18:07.2. Finishing in less than 19 minutes became mostly a regular thing at the end of the season. Muday was 35th at the SAC Champi­ onship this season and closed the year with an llth-place finish at the Barry County Championships. Kaden Rohrbacher, Lakewood: Asophomore who on ly got to run one race before October, Rohrbacher dropped his PR to 18:30.1 at the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championship in early October. He was just off that pace by hall a sec­ ond at the Vikings’ Division 2 Regional meet and then followed up that strong regional run by placing tenth at the Bai ry > r . S<^I 1 .OF * 1c 1 >■ g LJ t 1 s k i - V J i > kX< rjr 4 I z, k ■w//. » •. * a I » • I I » f • 1 ♦ t <2 I .’• * vV > e • 2 I * *1 '/J -' -r >• / i I t * GA K i r •• * V <T I ■» » 1 fe t F f I » k V 4^ I Kt A k I •’ J t t 4 1 A W - S; ( .W' •• . 1 LU >. ft 'i Reily Teigeler match and spent time playing second and fourth singles before closing the year at first singles for the Saxon squad. He wrapped up his sophomore season with a three-set win over the top player from Charlotte. Doubles Benjamin Scott & Max Lepper, Thor­ napple Kellogg: The senior Scott and freshman Lepper won 11 matches as a duo at third doubles for the TK team this fall and they both has 12 total victories as they split up for a match. It was the first varsity season for both. They won their flight championship at the Vicksburg Tri in September and closed the regular season winning four of their final five matches. Mark Gielincki & Samuel Teachout, Thomapple Kellogg: The pair went 15- 10 at fourth doubles for the TK team. Gielincki, a junior, and Teachout, a sophomore, both played thei r first varsity matches this season. They closed the year strong with a win at regionals and a couple of them at the OK Gold Conference Tournament, Gielincki had 16 wins on the season getting one with his regular partner out of the line-up. Ana Grant & Taryn Cusack, Lake­ wood: A pair of sophomores, they were 5-4 after getting paired together at second doubles midway through September for the Vikings. Grant went from first doubles to sec­ ond and closed the year with seven wins overall. Cusack had six wins playing at second doubles all season. 4 ♦ft T I J 1 “ -n ft xj > t .k *f A r r I A > 4 •♦ I -4^ s •s. 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Miller, Dumond and Slagel were all state qualifiers a year ago. Miller, now a senior, had the top finish of the trio in the Eastern Michigan University pool for the DI State Finals in 2023 placing 18th. Dumond finished 20th. Both girls bowed out of the competition after the semifinals. The top 16 at the state finals move from Friday’s competition to Sat­ urday’s championship finals. It was a tough first trip to the finals for Slagel. She was cut early finishing 22nd in the preliminaries. She’s been working on new things here and there over the past year, but it’ll be mostly the same routine - just perfected. “All my dives are like the same be­ cause they are my best dives obviously, and I practice them every day, all the time,” Slagel said. She knew exactly why it didn’t go as well as she hoped last year at the finals. “I was so worked up about it. I was so nervous. This year, I amjust taking it step by step and we’re just going to go with the flow. If something happens we’re just going to move on. I have grown a lot from last year, both physically and mentally. She said it took a long time to get over a rough finals performance in 2023 - a month. She needed a diving vacation. “I was so upset about it. I was like, that is not me. That is now how I dive. But, we came back to the drawing board and we fixed up some things. I am a lot stronger and a lot better. I am excited to see how I end this year compared to last year,” Slagel said. Her big goal for this year’s finals is earning a spot in the top 16 which means she gets the chance to dive both Friday and Saturday. 9 irelt Bremer Sports Editor fhe lead was almost 13 points after five dives. It was just about 17 points after eight dives. t)f course, Grand Rapids Gator soph­ omore diver Lydia Slagel didn't really know any of that until after she had finished off about an 11 -point victory at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division I Diving Regional hosted by Zeeland West High School Thursday, Nov. 14. Slagel won the regional championship and earned a spot in the MHSAA L.P. Division I Girls’Swimming and Diving Finals with her performance, and for the second year in a row she will join senior teammate Abigail Dumond at the DI Stale Finals as Dumond was ±e last of the 11 girls to make it through the regional meet. I don’t look until the very last diver goes, because I don't want to be super excited when somebody else has to dive so 1 just wait until the end,” Slagel said sounding giddy rather ±an cocky at the end of a Tuesday evening practice at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. It was amazing. It was such a surreal moment. I was like, wait a second, did that actually just really happen. I was so shook that I actually did it that I couldn’t believe it,” Slagel said of winning the regional championship. “It was crazy.” The MHSAA L.P. DI Finals will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at the Holland Aquatic Center. There were only two girls across the three lower peninsula diving regionals in Division I last week to put up a score better than Slagel’s 391.80 points. Rock­ ford's Funma Schutich was the regional runner-up with a score of 380.15. Ka­ lamazoo Central’s Kiya Bowman was third with a score of 374.70. They were the only two girls within 45 points ofSla­ gel alter the first five dives of the meet, and that was before Slagel threw out a 30IB reverse dive in the pike position for her last dive of the semifinal round. “My reverse dive, I got my first 8.5 and 8s on ±at. I was very, very happy t I I ■e --------------------------£& ■4r4’. ** > 1.1?'’ - 4 •4 4 Hr 4-fl. 401^ : s 4 X k .# 3-.. rc . f eti taw- . *1 • . € V I /I. S k A tr t "A • 4 4b « K«». > fl fl fl fl 4 fl « * ft » 4 ft ft fl B fl fl 4 » t 4 "ft 4 « • . > 1 B « 4 The rest of the state qualifiers from the meet included Jenison’s Melissa Search, Kalamazoo Central’s Madison Jones, Caledonia/Lowell/South Christian’s Elise Miller, Rockford’s Ava Zubrickas, Grand Haven’s Maya Deaton, Grand Ledge’s Audrey Vanderploeg and Zeeland East’s Emmerson Meyering. The Gator team, a co-op of stu­ dent-athletes from Thomapple Kellogg, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Mich­ igan Aviation Academy, also had sopho­ more Kaya Bender competing. She had about that,” Slagel said. The meet started with 32 competitors. After five dives, the field was trimmed to the top 19. The semifinal round ended with just the top 15 headed for three more dives in the finals. 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We just can’t commit because we don’t know enough yet.” In the meantime, library patrons can still access some of their regular services. “The building is technically closed, but people can come and pick up holds, they can bring us copies and we will run and make a copy for them or send a fax, but we are not open to let people Molly Macleod Editor I fc' 3 Ml 1 9 The Hastings Public Library is closed this week after vandals shoved foreign objects into toilets, leading to a large backup that flooded the downstairs workroom. Photos by Molly Macleod Staff at Hastings Public Library are working hard this week to pick up the pieces after vandalism led to a catastrophic plumbing incident in the library’s downstairs work area. The cost of the damage could total upwards of $20,000. As HPL staff and remediation crews work to sanitize, dry, clean, reorganize and rebuild, the library is closed to the public. The library closed early last week on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after dis­ covering the beginnings of the sewage backup that led to the incident. Though initial statements by the library set a come in and browse,” said Edelman. “All events have been canceled; study room reservations have been canceled for this week. And we’re looking to cancel early next week, but we’re not going to do that until we know for sure how long we have to be closed.” The library’s downstairs workroom area was flooded last week after a large backup. After patrons informed staff of toilets backing up in one of the bathrooms on Wednesday afternoon, a plumber was called to come Thursday morning and the library was closed early at 5:30 p.m. Overnight, before the plumber arrived Thursday morning to clear the backup, the library’s water softener attempted to flush the system. See LIBRARY on 3 Lake Odessa council welcomes two new members, begins search to fill vacancy Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I The Lake Odessa Village Council nearly filled out its ranks, while also taking a step forward in its search for a new village manager, at a special meeting Monday night, Nov. 26, at the Page Memorial Building. Two new council members - trustees Bob Green and Ben DeJong - were sworn into office, along with incumbents Village President Karen Banks and Trustee Terri Cappon, at the start of the special meeting. Banks was unopposed in the Nov. 5 general elec­ tion, while Cappon, Green and DeJong were the top vote-getters for trustee, beating out incumbent Robert Young and challenger Roy Halftnann. The council quickly got to work on the organizational portion of Monday’s agenda, unanimously selecting Trustee Martha Yoder as president pro tern. But there was more work to do to complete the sev­ en-member board, following the Nov. 13 resignation of Trustee Jennifer Hickey, who stepped down from the council with two years remaining on her term in office. “We have a vacant council position to fill,” Banks said while asking her fellow council members what process they wanted to follow to find Hickey’s successor. Cappon added that individuals interested in the va­ cant seat should submit a letter to the council outlining their qualifications and reasons they want to serve on the board either via mail or email to the village’s clerk/ treasurer, Kathy Forman. A deadline of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, was set for the letters of interest, with council members interviewing and possibly vot­ ing to appoint Hickey’s replacement at its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. “We’ll take this up at our December meeting,” Banks added. Council members also discussed advertising the position and posting a notice on the village website, LakeOdessa.org, as well as on its Facebook page. so we reach out there “We’d typically do that as broadly as we can,” said interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow. The village council finally turned its attention to filling yet another vacancy - that of a full-time village manager - during a 90-minute executive session, re­ viewing seven applications for the position. t t w I k t t w i I # I I 4 V t * r z IB .J' ,4 * Greg Chandler Staff Writer p * K> Barry County planning com­ missioners Monday approved a request for a wireless communica­ tions tower in Assyria Township. The county Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a site plan and special land use for Harmoni Towers to erect the 199-foot-high monopole tower in the 13000 block of Brady Road. The company is erecting the tower for Verizon Wireless, representative Curt Walter told commissioners. “Verizon is looking to make improvements to its coverage and capacity in the area. There’s some spots that it doesn’t seem to cover,” Walter told commissioners. Harmoni Towers is leasing a 10,000-square-foot section of agricultural land from Nancee Ludwick, who owns the property on which the tower will be built. It’ll be on the southern portion of the property, near trees that will provide some screening, Walter said. You won’t be able to see it on the base (of the tower) from two sides,” Walter said. The lower will be located about 550 feet away from Brady Road, about 100 feet from the south prop­ erty line, and 800 feet from the east property line, Walter wrote in the company’s application. I a V 7^ 9 I* . h F' J - 4' '30 r*| I V /■ J I 4; r ✓ A: * J I III ■ W- Ifi Lake Odessa Village Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman (right) swears in Trustee Martha Yoder (center) as the village council's president pro tern during a special meeting Monday night, Nov. 25, at the Page Memorial Building. Yoder was the lone nominee for the position, which oversees the council in the absence of the village president. Photo by Dennis Mansfield After coming back into open session, council members voted unan­ imously, 6-0, to interview four candidates - two each during special meetings starting at 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9-10, in the village council chambers. The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023 after village council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger, who was hired in May of that year. The parting of ways occurred a week after council members held a special meeting to discuss Geiger’s first job evaluation. The council then nearly hired a new manager this summer when the position as the village’s top administrator was offered to Jacob VanBoxel, the director of planning and neighborhood services in Coldwater at the time, in June. Village council members were set to approve a negotiated contract with VanBoxel in July. But, the council failed to approve the agreement by a 3-2 vote against, with two members absent. The primary sticking point leading to the failed contract agreement seemed to revolve around VanBoxel’s salary requests, as well as con­ cerns over whether he would effectively supplant the village’s zoning administrator, Jeanne Vandersloot. ( I CHRISTMAS ON THE CORRIDOR IS NOV. 29 PAGE 2 T ■ 'a JM k 1 J I 1 •zC ' Lal : ;Of ; Wireless tower approved in Assyria > p r 14 See TOWER on 4 Spend it here. Keep it here. k > t 1 ' fO o o a « (A S I 4 9 £ w flaw r i r I□ s u a J J □ a. * SHOP LOCAL >• Q □ 1 1 9 S CO tz CO 3^8 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. ** ? ■■ A if ml* ■B 1 » IV I n. 12 ) t L lO31OH092‘ Ti F.'i I THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 ill I V .- ’I'*' • _v 'ii I k H I »■ > s ♦ ♦ i 1 I 1^1 > • ij > vaM “^1 if �f' . f «. • A b 1 ", a |n iAA- k> s ’ VI S SIa i 2 Thursday, November 28, 2024 THE HASTINGS BANNER f www.HastingsBanner.com 1 tK i I r t 9 1 Festive lights to glisten at Christmas on the Corridor Nov. 29 display for anyone looking for unique gifts. Some of those exceptional gift makers feature Pine Lake Artist Chris Thompson, Heron Quilt Co., Winding Wool Creek fiber art, and fused glass creations by Linda Thomas. “Christmas on the Corridor event is all about bringing our community together while supporting local businesses during the holiday season,” Timmerman said. “We’re thankful to community partners like Chief Noonday Car Park for their sponsorship and partnership in promot­ ing local businesses.” The day will also include compli­ mentary hot cocoa with mix-ins. Mad­ die’s Cookies will have a display table. Other local favorites on the corridor include Kylie’s Cakes, Gun Lake’s Com Dogs, and Curley Cone. “Last year, what stood out was the immense response of people in the community, the people meeting their neighbors, and the multi-generational attendees,” said Timmerman. Local author Susan Christenson will be at the Christmas Market with her book, “My Doodle Are Oodles of Noodles,” along with cards and paper art by Kelly ’s Stamping Comer, Gun Lake wildlife photographer Cheryl Cook Johnson, RT Stitchcrafts with Winterfest swag and more. The Thomapple Players will perform, and a DJ will play festive tunes. Plenty of parking is available west of the Chief Noonday Car park. Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer Locals can exit Thanksgiving and roll * right into the Christmas season at the s second annual Christmas on the Corridor k at Chief Noonday Car Park from 3 to 7 t p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. The event is free and is an expansion of the annual Gun F) 4^ Lake Winierfest. < Families will have plenty of enter­ tainment, complimentary hot chocolate, gift shopping, an opportunity for kids to express their Christmas wishes after T,__ k « «. *4.,^, meeting Santa and much more. The event II address is 11899 M-179 Highway in T Yankee Springs. F-" Deb Timmerman, president of the Gun « < / Lake Business Association, said the day is designed to create community connec­ \' tion in a festive spirit and to patronize local entrepreneurs. Events like this bring people together, 9 creating a sense of belonging and con­ nection,” Timmerman said. ‘‘We all need P-' :.•=»; .,-r*' joy and togetherness and family fun that doesn’t have a big price tag. •J. e J Parents will take home a free photo of r T ; their kids with Santa sponsored by Jeff McGookey Photography. .V’ If' I r After an afternoon of holiday fun, I i?* families can wind down at 6 p.m. by r gathering to enjoy a live Christmas tree lighting ceremony. k 4;?^ h “This year, the event is growing to fei include a huge live tree and our first Christmas Market highlighting folks Cookies on sale from last year's Christmas on the Corridor. Photo provided who bring value to our business com­ munity but don’t have brick-and-mortar storefronts,” explained Timmerman. 0 Many handcrafted items will be on t "It L r BL. •« b i; V w. < 1 t L;*^ » * X’ « *1 1 b «4 r r .. » 9 4 I A 9 'S e ib r e « ST « * r It 9 * <1 . <7UK4 £4£^^^M5 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS fl vs The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at 201 E State Street. I 1 4 I rul r (58(6^ I I f ,k 9 djs) if yt •fCdOKlJOlJf itsfe - *MS» ' **irt 4 4 •?rt < fi .' Bros & -» Cu!ss»*»* 3jiei<s^« Bwiiism xi-si«B -'V»' -wc^ K I. I S\ I -f- I 1 1 ' .a Kii % u f s. «o *r KSy 7’] 1 idOait, 3ESSS ’ 1 F I t 113? K*r .•”2ra& * gmuLHjunB , t .» '!*,•; teWihi|sr^Haht I e 1 •y t < I <I t LS. I i i Vv . ‘t; r. I All bids will be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2025 Tree Trimming, Removal, and Stump Grinding”. J * « « t V 4 1 ' which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. T7 •b jijcliJS PeJiffi'iii'i'® IK J r««< 1^' i i .*s r • *1 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 05. Ssf «6E^' gseichJ^ ' I . > ^1BI I I V 1 :i3F Illi r * ,«!S3f‘ ■* 5*< ‘ * L* b 9 > V5£ *• r ;z h J .f, «t '* I r ' L_< •t I' r* $ ff- sJiS f ■tw* ’ ii / « The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. tf t / f r T / 4 *w, / 8' A I »** r < I « h »i u* 4 •* 4» 5S^ TXI IS ®IVE MY 4 CLW soiVE PI9WCE e>* REMOVAL, and STUMP GRINDING • . i I 2Q25 TREE TRIMMING, 4i r >'5/1 IWllNm >*****v fl * f b I U >;* ( 7 I 1 JI" • M f Travis J. Tate, RE. Director of Public Services library ) K ^*11 r •* < AdX *** I •sJifeeiGa Be ««/ix;' JWtbB, DID YOU SEE? V . ** > ^■-1 ± * t ^Hochg kx^ U HH Siiltriii. STINGS performing < *» 7 arts center rrotessionai Events __ In _♦ I , arancnTHRTOfTL « X > •i X I lV vL'* tA*.: .r* i I) *5t;- V fi *> % <\iE ‘‘^1- .( ' — ■ I wie n 4 N •• » V *i. ■■ * ••i I. SOLD OUT I Chiisbnas witli John Bem-1 Sal, 12/14/24 (700pm f. .5's> > > »■'. • I *’5^. ♦ « '4^ IS ■- King’s Brass Chiisbiias Concert | Hi, 12/20/241 7:oopiTi nckel5: hasling's.ludiLs.coin (269-818 Lobby open Wednesdays 5-7pm for in person ticket sales (dosed 11/2^ -2492 Other Events C' Mfc •< II. v. ■ >* % t k. A > V. 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According to McKenna project planner/designer Aayush Patel, a total of 101 people responded to the survey. He added 'A 4 survey results indicated that a majority of those responding either owned property Those attending Monday night's "visioning session" hosted by the Lake or lived within the Village of Lake Odes­ Odessa Village Planning Commission discuss the village's strengths and sa, with a majority of the participants also being age 45 or older. weaknesses as the village works to conduct a review and update its master plan. Photos by Dennis Mansfield Congratulations,” Patel said. “That's a really good number for the size of a community like Lake Odessa.” “People see that survey and say, ‘No Gregg Guetschow. “That’s part of the Village officials said the survey was thanks,”’ he said. process before us, as we conduct the posted online for about six weeks, with Others, including Planning Com­ master plan (review).” area residents and businesses being mission member Beth Barrone, were Guetschow said most communities notified of the survey by various means, concerned about the fact that the survey he’s worked in are in similar situations including news of the survey being at­ was dominated by older individuals and and looking to address their housing tached to water/sewer bills. long-time residents who have already needs. One example is Hastings, which “We tried,” said Planning Commis­ addressed their housing needs, thus he said used joining planning tools and sion member Meg Wheeler on outreach skewing results. changes in its zoning ordinance to spur efforts to increase participation. “I’m one of those, Barrone said. new housing developments. Still, some of those attending won­ Twenty years ago, we didn’t have a There are plenty of examples around dered if the total number of responses housing problem in Lake Odessa.” us,” he said. was enough to draw any significant Karen Banks, Lake Odessa village At the same time, Guetschow added conclusions for the community ofmore president and Planning Commission the village’s Downtown Development than 2,000 residents. member, added she looked at the survey Authority is working to update its plan That’s not a very valid survey,” said differently. in conjunction with the Planning ComBarry Hoven, a local resident and busi“I responded on what I think the mission’s efforts in hopes the two plans ness owner. “You need more results. community needs, not what I need,” she will work in a more cohesive manner. “It’s not usable data.” added. Banks added the village’s master plan Planning Commission member Ben Patel said there seemed to be a consen­ is supposed to be updated every five DeJong, however, wasn’t surprised that sus among those responding to the survey years, but that the last two updates were more didn’t participate. that more housing was a primary need. more of a “cursory review” with few According to the data presented Mon­ changes. day night, the addition ofmore traditional There really wasn’t an overall review, single-family homes far outpaced any like we’re doing now,” she said. “We other housing preference, with apart­ really do need a reset.” ments being the least popular option. Guetschow added the visioning ses­ TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, Other listed alternatives were duplex, sion, like the survey, was just one more CALL 269-945-9554 mixed-use, cottage court, townhomes opportunity for local residents to voice and new-urbanist single-family homes. A large number of respondents also TREE SERVICE indicated they favor the vi Hage exploring BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal­ options to expand the current housing ■ ■ ,-4 nut. Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying stock. top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Banks suggested the village officials Estimates. Will buy single walnut could even lookoutside the village limits, trees. Insured, liability & workman's possibly working with Odessa Township comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818to develop additional housing options. ■ 7793. “There are options for joining plan­ ning,” said interim Village Manager p'f 1 A a’ , 1! r- 4 ■ sB .s’ • . * "I 4 t I 'f' ,4 -j tm r. •.a’ I ] sS Abi * f J I fib ♦ t’ I 11- r* E I t II c ' i. I ■ •» ’’I < I J I V I 'V ■‘'"•((I, •a; 44 1 bl ri .Si 1 >'7 I t 1 iV r I < » CLASSIFIEDS f 1 I fll • u ill »I endi LIBRARY Continued from Page 1 nr .I 11 I! 1 11 I. * I I I I I r I I 4 ! I 4 e* leading to a massive backup flooding the entire downstairs work area. The blockage was caused by individ­ uals forcing materials into the toilets, such as condoms. According to library staff, this is the second such incident in the past month. A prior incident, for which the plumber was also called, was resolved in October. Edelman said a remediation company was called immediately on Thursday after discovering the damage. Because the backup may have contained sewage, potentially contaminated carpets and dry wall were tom out. Though the damage didn’t impact the main floor of the library, staff raced to save items from the flooded workroom by moving them upstairs. This added clutter contributed to the library's closure. “All the backroom carpet (was re­ moved), dry wall had to be cut up to 2 feet in several areas because it was wet. We had to take everything out literally everything attached to the walls. So that’s the problem is that all that is now out in the 1 i brary. There was nowhere el se to put it. We had to gel everything out quickly so there was no time to even think about organizing it. So all of that (equipment) is out in the main part of the building, said Edelman. Thankfully, most items stored in the downstairs work area, which includes the library’s servers, were raised off the ground. Edelman said most items were spared from the incident. There is a long list of items to accom­ plish before the library is back in order, said Edelman. Remediation crews wrapped up the drying process of the downstairs work­ room on Monday, making way for more work to be done. Drywall and insulation will need to be reinstalled in several areas, along with carpel and paint. Another large task is putting everything back in the workroom that was pulled out last week. “We’re lucky in that it didn’t impact any materials. You walk in the front door, if everything (pulled from downstairs) was somewhere else, you would never know. But unfortunately, it’s really mess­ ing up our ability to provide services to the community,” said Edelman. Library staff are hoping insurance will cover the bulk of the damage. Edelman said he was meeting with the library’s insurance company to get a full assess­ ment of the damage, and get an idea of how much will be covered, after Banner press time on Tuesday. Meanwhile, anyone with informa­ tion on the incident or the individuals involved is asked to reach out to the Hastings Police Department. * 'J^ f.y ‘a Sb. i; * r 4 I I t t 4 * Holiday Fabrics New College Prints I * 5 SiitenA fewnioi^ Huht Cleaners Pickup 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 Station OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5;30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm ^^0 f' L t +v.. • .A A < i Stratton GhH Financial Advisor ♦ « I 1 r t I 4 Madison love Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Consider tax-smart charitable gifts As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax bene­ fits from your gifts. must start taking withdrawals from your traditional or inherited IRA. These withdrawals — technically many types of assets into this fund, and then direct it to make grants periodical­ ly to the charities you’ve chosen. You get an imme­ diate tax deduction for your contribution, and, if you donate appreciated assets, such as stocks, you’ll avoid the capital gains taxes you would have incurred if you simply sold the stocks and then gave the money to the charities. One note of cau­ tion, though—your contri­ butions to a donor-advised fund are irrevocable, and you to pay larger Medicare premiums. But if you donate these RMDs directly to a qualified charity, you can avoid the taxes. And because these donations, known as qualified charitable distri­ butions (QCDs), will re­ years ago, as part of tax law changes, the standard deduction was raised sig- nificantly, so fewer people were able to itemize deduc­ tions. Consequently, there was less financial incentive to make charitable gifts. Of course, tliis didn't duce the balance on your IRA, you may have lower RMDs in tlie future. entirely stop people from making them. And it’s still you combine a few years' worth of charitable gifts in a single year, you could vised fund. You can put called required minimum distributions, or RMDs — are taxable al your personal income tax rate, so, if the amounts are large enough, they could push you into a higher lax bracket or cause It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the amount of the gift, within limits, from your taxes. But a few possible to gain some tiix advantages, too. Here are a few tax-smart charitable giving strategies: bom in 1960 or later), you Of course, if you need some or all your RMDs to help sustain yourself in retirement, the use of QCDs may not be of interest to you. Keep in mind, though, that you can start • Consider a donor-ad- table giving arrangemenL you might want to consider establishing a donor-ad- I But it any of these tech- benefits for doing so is a “win” for ev- • Make qualified charitahie distributions. Once you turn 73 (or 75 if you were t should consult your tax advisor before taking action niques are appropriate for your situation, give them some thought — because helping a charitable group vised fund. If you’re interested in a long-term chari- I These strategies QCDs and donor-advised funds in particular — can be complex and involve several issues of which you should be aware. So, you making QCDs at VO’A even before you must start taking RMDs. QCDs up to $ 105,000 can be taken in In the years following, you could revert to taking the standard deduction. tt once the assets are in the fund, you can’t use them for anything except charitable giving. I I 1 eiyone. , „„ article by EdwantJonesfor use b your local Edward Jones SI i r ♦ ♦ I I surpass the standard deduc­ tion amount and then item­ ize deductions for that year. Bless AmeHea! 'ij' 15’ t 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones • Bunch your charita­ ble gifts into one year. If i QUESTIONS: ASK US... I See COUNCIL on 4 FOCUS® * l/* tL Molly Macleod Editor One of Hastings’s council seats will be vacant at the start of the new year, despite Third Ward vot­ ers electing a representative to the seal earlier this month. Hastings City Council members approved a plan on Monday to fill the upcom­ ing vacancy in a timely fashion. Abby Taylor was elected earlier this month to serve as one of the two Third Ward council members. She beat out fellow challenger Charles Hertzler to win outgoing council member Don Bowers’s seat. Despite winning the election, a recent residency change disquali­ fied Taylor from the seat. Abby Taylor was elected as the Third Ward council member in the November election; however, she has since moved and no longer Financial J DD you SEE? Hastings council facing another vacancy J >> c r L is. I& f 4 ( LV k their opinions and concerns as officials work to update the village’s master plan. And, they’ll get at least one more chance before the review is completed. According to Guetschow, a public hearing will be held at the conclusion of the review process and before any changes are approved. “We need to update this plan,” Wheeler added. “Housing is a piece of this. Safely is a piece. It’s our time,” she added. “It’s about moving in the right direction.” if. sV a; I I Bfe ' •« I I I I 4 �t T * I 6 __ ^^»ursday, November 28, 2024 wwvy.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I Hastings High Schooi students get voice in local government through partnership with nonprofit Ask the typical person what the func­ tion of a local planning commission is, and there is a good chance you’ll have < A* them stumped. After all, not everyone is well-versed I in the structure of local government and t the roles that each department plays. » In the case of three Hastings High School students, they’re not only going t w to gain a lesson in local government — they’re going to be participating in the *d :3 ? V i process. I have an idea of what government is and how it runs, but I think this will '4f« give me a lot of fresh insight and a deeper understanding of how everything works ->■ and what the di fferent boards do and why they do it and who to go to when you have an issue," said Meredith Ansorge, a sophomore at Hastings High School. Ansorge and two of her fellow Sax­ ons — senior Brooklyn Strickland and sophomore Ava Patterson were all sworn in earlier this month to positions on boards for the City of Hastings. All three hold non-voting roles on those boards, Strickland serving on the library board, Ansorge with the plan­ I ning commission, and Patterson with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). "Not many people know what the planning commission does,” Ansorge J.’ said. “And I think it’s something that "I affects us all daily because it’s the in­ frastructure and everything we interact V with. I’d like to bring more awareness to what it does and why projects are * •• getting done." To achieve these positions in local Hastings High School sophomore Ava Patterson is sworn into a position government, the three Saxons are participating in a program through the on the Hastings Downtown Development Authority Board earlier this Michigan-based non-profit Government month. Patterson achieved the position by working through nonprofit group for Tomorrow. Government for Tomorrow. Photos provided This group works with cities and schools to create student board posi­ v* tions within local government. The Am : arrangement is designed to be mutually A,': beneficial as the students learn about yrz!>.« local government by serving on the front lines and the municipality benefits from fe gaining insight from a demographic •T that often doesn’t engage with local government. Government for Tomorrow was founded and is run by Liam Dreyer, "0 a 19-year-old who was led to serve in ★ local government at a young age. Dreyer was appointed to the Charlevoix DDA at the age of 14. He is now 19 and runs Government for Tomorrow. The City of Hastings began to engage d with Government for Tomorrow late in the school year last year when Strickland MR-. “' and Patterson attended a meeting and applied. Ansorge caught wind of the opportunity later and applied. Hastings history and geography teach­ er, K. Greer Putnam helped to spread the word and encouraged students to look into the opportunity. The trio of Saxons also interviewed with Government for Tomorrow to ensure they were a good fit. The boards they were placed on were based on what aspects of local government they were most interested in. Patterson said that, while she might be the one at the table during discussions with the DDA, she hopes to be a voice 'h°S Sc?s ''"“'S’ ’"tl B^okM. swckland of for all of her classmates. serve in non-voting roles within boards for the City I don t want to be the only student of Hastings. I 1, ’ v I >5 L 1 W 1’ ^9^ > r 4 1 1 I A\ V 9 a^‘ -.An Jl- '' f • > 1 * It I'.'S 2s:» f f ^91 t I c U. I •l ■ *• . <. A 1 r R t « .J *^4- - - ?- l/ ^«e •'•Ti / i-ik. • G ■“V * < Hi* < t » » I t I f 'I .afW 1J < ■••s ■ r ' I U” >- ♦ - ’i?' ■ ♦*s* « • ’ r. si s s <w s?, >R yi >’i * HASTINGS 4* 1 Ir II J J K 7 I r k I J * I f 4 ’ J MICHIGAN :r b y 1 / t I 11 I I * ’ ' I * I .•V* V f I 4 ) i rW * I * > I . :'p f'" i r ■ a,* ' . I VB k4A^ < i I f ri fi7 »< 4 d\V. I K' -z ✓ * •f f' • « t iroupo ■ - a ifi Si/5®'-' r 1^ I I * •* i s-**^^*^ W Ho** JI*’'-: -*JS S: 4 ■ At «>* . cr*-* ’ • 1* A *3- e» ft •• * -Sv -.« -!* i % 1', SODlii \sf) ix’.f liS ilU! KlJ'- Pr vr/r . IflOlp*” I COUNCIL Continued from Page 3 « TOWER Continued from Page 1 t J .1 4 t fl 3 ( I t , I ) residing in that ward and is no longer eligible to take office. So that means that there will be a vacancy starting at the beginning of next year,” explained Hast­ ings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. According to the city charter, the council has45 days to appoint a qualified person to the office or call for a special election. That appointee will serve on the seat until the next general election. Should the appointee wish to complete the full term, he or she must be elected at that general election. Moyer-Cale recommended the coun­ cil place a notice of the vacancy in The Banner on_ Tliursday, Dec. 5. Friday Jan. 3, willbe,(^e deadline for letters of interest ^Q,be,»ent to the city clerk. On Mondaj^/an. 13, council members will hold Workshop at 6 p.m. for interviews. Discussion and appointment will occur immediately following the meeting on Jan. 13. C Should everything go to council will swear in its new member on Monday, Jan. 27. No objections were raised during the public hearing prior to the commissioners’ vote. Walter said that Harmoni Towers would likely erect the tower once they get final approval from the appropriate federal agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration. "It’s usually three months after you were to grant approval ... for them to finish up," said county Planning Director Jim McManus, who attended his last Planning Commission meeting Monday. McManus is retiring next month after 32 years with the county. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Harmoni Towers is the second largest privately-owned wireless communications tower owner in the U.S. It has more than 2,000 sites constructed or in develop­ ment, and has more than 50 tower locations in Michigan, according to the company website. i** . f NA51W lujfcCTiptotox® vpjoiij ' of , 1 t 1 r SB*- —- •< * /I Im**’** .. SQs^ta^^siss w» - sMil ciabiiadSKwTS. , » I ** * 4 • , x\- RW r : FanffiBBBSc^ayiHi : iM * « ;2X25 1 S'- C®r; IS fe.^j VM'r K 00123? :»uj ' *441 Ar > w •* * * wwM ek • K -b « • • « * • •• ♦ 1 W"' qt-c Sib S)f .tea X . 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Kids don’t know what careers are available and that we do offer a wide variety of services — everything from fixing water mains to testing wastewater.” — Hastings Area School Svstem •f 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNFR nnim r ,*1 L notice TO CREDITORS Trust Estate HaS Son % The decedent, »» Harold Living Trust f/k/a Anderson Family Living Trust dated August .-t 14. 2007, as an^nded, died on October 2 2024 ♦ K > • I b*e 5 all are notified that a l clairns against the decedent or his trust will be forever L .his estate, barred unless K."“dXn?“' I; me Harold Anderson Family Livino Trust f/k/a Living Trust dated August 14,2007 as amended c/o Warner Norcross + S ^’5 Eaa, -Xi -■ * (k % I * Ibi. <3 ( 48640’5382 withinMichigan ( Warner Norcross I «" w.™ 01 5;^ A'liX SSutS’S s (989) 698-3700 S’ M‘ t « ' 1 A I % I I ♦ ♦ M '■'k I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO HEARING FILE NO. 24029970-DE In the matter of Jeffery Scott Stanton. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held c.. on 12/11/2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court, Family Division, Room FC01. 206 S. Court St, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty 41960 for the following purpose(s): Petition for Probate and/or Appointment *•* of Personal Representative. "'Zoom Instructions*** Desktop PCs and Laptops- Go to Zoom web site (ZOOM. US). Click on “Join a Call’.’ Join using meeting ID 5030695658 Tablets and Phones (Apple and Android)' Install the Zoom app from the App Store or Play Store prior to the call. At the time of the call launch the Zoom app and join usina meeting ID 5030695658. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: 11/18/2024 Whitney Pandya 1986 9th St., Muskegon, Ml 49444 * *W ;l f> 9 -' ■I t «» ■ (4T) s: •I I that has a voice in local government," she said. “One of my goals is to make sure I get insight from a whole bunch of students at Hastings. ...I want to share whatisgoingon in local government and share what (my classmates) want to see." While the three students do not get a vote, they will participate in the dis­ cussion and provide their feedback and insight. Just like all the othermembers of each board, they will receive the agenda and information packet in advance and are expected to review it and come to their respective meetings prepared for discussion. “I’ve always enjoyed leadership a lot andalsojust learning about what’s going on in thecommunity," Strickland said. “I used to be one that would say like ‘ Man, 1 wish this was different’ and now this gives me an outlet and something to be involved in.” Strickland plans to focus her studies on ecology but said that experience in local government will not only help her in the leadership department but will allow her to more easily navigate the governmental side of that sector when she’s older. Ansorge and Patterson are both mem­ bers of the Hastings chapter of Youth in Government and are very interested in going into a government-related job when they are older. “Government is something Tm very passionate about and interested in,” An­ sorge said. “I’m not sure what level Td like to pursue in the future, whether it’s state, local, federal or national. What­ ever I decide to do, I think this position will help me get valuable experience and help me know what I’m getting into, and help me succeed in future roles.” The arrangement with Government for Tomorrow isn’t one-sided, either. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said that it can often be difficult to effectively engage with people of all ages and get them interested in local government and how their local tax dollars are spent. This ■ is especially true for youth. “It’s tough to engage with everyone, really,” Moyer-Cale said. “There are more and more means of communication and it’s just harder to communicate. ... It’s, overall, a challenge but it’s definite­ ly difficult to reach out to youth.” How do we do it? Am I supposed to be doing a TikTok dance about tax abatements?" She added, laughing. Moyer-Cale, who was village manag­ er in Paw Paw before coming to Hast­ ings, was surprisingly never involved in government-related activities in high school not student council and cer­ tainly not a program like Government for Tomorrow. She said she hopes the program will open youthful eyes to all the opportunities available within local government. “I’m hopeful this program will expand people s knowledge of local government and their ability to participate in it and open up those venues," she said. “As a you±, I never knew that city manager ■1 I Ml V. t “TT ki> �www.HastingsBanner.com t THE HASTINGS Banned -----------------——— TI/HJIA M A ' HI 4 ;’fl V k' 11 1 I a F’ » 'fl I T I SWI J W; * fl* I* Winterin WestMichiganisnotamatterof“ir It comes It’s “when" it comes. Right now, that means it’s a busy time of year for middle school students in Lil Lienesch’s service learning class. Students collect, sort, organize and inventory donations of new and gently-used winter coats, hats, boots, scarves, gloves and snow pants. This time of year, they’re busy filling donation requests and delivering items to schools for families in need. It’s all part of the TK Classmates Care pro­ gram that was started in 2012 by a group of Thornapple Kellogg High School students who wanted to make sure every TK student had wann winter clothing needed to play outside during recess and at home. Working with teachers and administrators to identify students in need at each of the schools, Classmates Care began providing those warm winter clothing items. Now, 12 years later, the Classmates Care pro­ gram helps more students than ever. Lienesch’s class oversees the program now, taking in donations, maintaining an inventory, buying items when needed, and filling and delivering requests. d u, 9 e r 'W * b M O’ J 1 r J JW 1^1 1 I* t 4 •l . & ^4 The Barry Community Foundation has announced the 2nd Annual Barry Indoor Winter Farmers Market in Hastings, a vibrant celebration of local farmers, artisans and makers. This year’s market will beheld on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center (BECE), 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. This unique event offers a fantastic opportunity for Barry County resi­ dents to shop for fiesh, organic, and local ly grown products that are perfect for the winter season. With a variety of vendors showcasing everything b a 1 ill'i I. '•'’rri S... A A So i I ^1 [l 01 4 ? J 4 ? eggs, and plants to mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, wood products, and artisan crafts, organizers say there’s something for everyone. Farmers market organizers say that by shopping at the Winter Farmers Market, you’re not only getting high-quality, organic products for your family, but you’re also support­ ing local farmers, small business own- ♦ I,'/. fcfai said 8 E • t J € I Students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are collecting sorting and organizing donations of new and gently-used winter clothing items as part of the TK Classmates Care program The initiative, started in 2012 by a group of TKHS students makes sure every TK student has warm winter clothing. Photo provided Barry Indoor Farmers Market returns this winter with Dec. 7 kickoff A. I * '• 5 ____ ______________ With the recent change in weather, they know they’ll likely have even more requests to fill Over the past few weeks, the class has packaged and delivered nearly 400 items to Thornapple Kellogg students in need and they know re* quests will continue coming in, especially as the weather changes. The class includes students with special needs working alongside general education peers, Every week, they work in their storage area at the Early Childhood Center. The program relies heavily on donations of new and gently used winter attire but also receives financial donations from community supporters including funds from the MKP Reindeer Night and from Thornapple Financial Center and Money Concepts. Lienesch uses the funds to purchase items in need at sales or discount stores. Families can request donations from the organization through their school buildings or by emailing Lienesch at llienesch@tkschools. org. New or clean, gently used winter item do­ nations can be dropped off at the middle school. — Thornapple Kellogg Schools PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - NOV. 29-DEC. 5 Those interested can register for these events and find A r Thursday, November 28, 2024 J’ ♦ 99 . TKMS class continues Classmates Care Program .''ihTs Ik tl HOM h'WloracioutlfljMfl a Hoh d) Be do it? Xm I supposed <A to k lb J H (hoce about ti! aiaieiBtisT She added, laudiin£ 't * * V » ffinb'Pi*'before codling to b w surprisingh' never bhii aigovemmeiit-reWactiviiies® sfbwl - flctf sWeol council and cf [asih’D«afffograDlikeOo« I 1h fffioiiiMiff.SlKaiilskliopeii^ J information at cedarcreekinstitute.orq/events/ ers and artisans who are committed to sustainable, ethical practices. Eveiy purchase made helps grow the local economy and fosters a stronger, more resilient community. The market on Saturday, Dec. 7, is extra special as it coincides with Hastings’ Jingle Mingle event. After shopping for local goods, residents can enjoy the festive holiday atmo­ sphere throughout downtown Hast­ ings, making for a fun, full day of community celebration. VENDORS AND SHOPPERS WANTED Farmers market organizers are looking to see some new faces this year, both shopping and'selling. Those interested in showcasing their products at the Winter Farmers Market can register and find more information by contacting the Barry Community Foundation, 269-945-0526. Admission is free for shoppers; vendors must pay $15 a day for their booths. - MM Nov. 1-Dec. 31 — Dec. Storybook Walk: “Stickler Loves the World” by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail, Dec. 1-31 Nature’s Gratitude Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Nov. 28-30 - Library closed for Thanksgiving. Dec. 1-2 - Library closed due to plumbing incident cleanup. All events this week are tentative pend­ ing remediation efforts. Dec. 3-7 - Gingerbread house voting. Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Cookies & Complaining (grades 9-12), 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Jingle & Min­ gle committee, 8 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m,; Digital Literacy: Michigan Electronic Library (MeL). 2-3:30 p.m.; library board meeting, 4:30 p.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 2025-26 FAFSA form available now You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW! ibfOfpiWtiesara^^ 1 Your Community Connection I -11 ir* about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan's many tree species, Thursday, Dec. 5 — Welcome party for incoming executive director, Virginia Bolshakova, 6-8 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. YOU’RE MOT JUST OUR READERS. I i. progranjffillopenvoutbfijJej'eto^ more TmhopelWtfusprogramffiiJ«P® r I The U.S. Department of Education announced last week the 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available for students looking to secure financial aid in the 2025-26 academic year. The FAFSA form connects students to various forms of federal and state financial aid programs. The FAF­ SA is required for most state of Michigan financial aid programs, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. The FAFSA is the first step for many in securing financial assistance for higher education. Students can complete the FAFS Anow at StudentAid. gov. — MM I * 1/ I fl DO YOU REMEMBER? men up those venoK''’ VO W5 -SI* careersar^sv -J* i « I r*K S’-' ti®H ,3sE»aief. f 1” I ^ytheCiiy 'I b i •. V k. 1 H ' ¥ Al 3 .• 1 ; . ' it t L. ■ * . ^0!# ■>' I 7 I . t •» K k' t. I f t s. I L .s -.i!s V 4* f 1 "r .r;t. » ' . '' W.' MICHAEl KINNEY k PLUMBING ■* -■ fl kl, l’i.i HO ■ 5^? I f .i I *> A t • •r»’ • New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS J F' f0 Same Day Installation Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 License Z'SI 10376 liisiiied 5 V i. 5 TRAFFIC LIGHT AT HEATH AND GREEN TO BE OPERATIONAL IN A WEEK t As’sSpravfQ »r — BANNER FEB. 1, 1996 — free Estimates The Michigan Department of Transportation yesterday completed the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Heath Road/Green Street and the M-37/M-43 state highway west of the city of Hastings. Requests for a traffic light at that location have come from Rutland Charter Township officials, Barry County Board of Commissioners and other local and state officials for the past several years. An engineering change at the intersection will now prohibit left turns from the M-37/M-43 corridor onto Heath Road. According to MDOT workers at the scene, the light should be flashing today, and operational in about a week. { t H Licensed Journeyman Plumber .i I Licensed Master Plumber p A • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam « • ♦ I I I i I I, �( 6 www.HastingsBanner.conn THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 28, 2024 t OBITUARIES i 1 IK f .p- r 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Clarabelle Downing Clarabelle Downing, age 90. of Nashville passed away peacefully on Thursday. Nov. 21. 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters at Thornapple Manor of Hastings. Th Clarabelle was born in Orangeville on May 4,1934. the daughter of Rueben and Gertrude (Snyder) Reed. She shared her birthday with her beloved twin. Marabelle. She attended school in the Delton area until her family moved to Nashville around her sophomore year of high school, the same year she met her future husband. She graduated in 1952 from Kellogg High School, Nashville, Ml. She married her high school sweetheart, Oliver "Babe” Downing, on December 9,1952, in Angola, IN. Babe was in the Navy at the time; Clarabelle worked at Middleville Engineering until they started their family in 1954. After Babe was honorably discharged, they made their home in Nashville. They proudly celebrated 66 Y? years of marriage in 2017. Clarabelle and her husband enjoyed spending their Saturday evenings dancing at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. It was not uncommon for them to be accompanied by several family members. They spent 16 winters in Florida with close family and friends in their retirement. Clarabelle was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend, and caregiver for her family. She was extremely proud and supportive of her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, cross stitching, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, music, dancing, and attending family gatherings. Being a social person, she made many friends at the Thornapple Manor; the staff nicknamed her “Grandma Belle”. Professor Bruce Dwight Fisher Clarabelle is survived by her loving daughters, Vickie (Gordie) Retd. Karen McCrimmon. Sandy Downing, and daughter-in-law, Lois Downing. Nine grandchildren. 1^' Marcie (Logan) Southfield, Nicole I (Scott) Lewis. Heather (Josh) I Gibson, Heidi (Brandon) Holton, I Trevor Downing, Paula (Darren) * I Copeland, Rachael (Jerry) " Hinton. Brooke (Brett) Williams, Trenton Barlond, and 21 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her baby sister, Kaye (Clyde) Stanton, and many nieces and nephews. Clarabelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oliver o Babe” Downing; her dear son, David Downing; parents, Reuben and Gertrude Reed; siblings, Eva (Dennis)LaFountain, Ethel (Nelson) Myers, Sylvanus “Buck” Reed, Beulah 'Tootie" (George) Steams, Hah Reed. Jay “Jim” (Esther) Reed, Mary (Arthur) Vaughn, Leonard "Bing” (lone) Reed. Bertha Paf (Clarence) Bialk. Richard “Dick” Reed, Mariebelle (Doug) Yarger, Willis “Bill” Reed, and Penny (Wayne) Cogswell; sister-in-law, Elaine (James) Powers, brothers-in-law Duane and (Betty) Downing, and Howard (Pat) Downing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with Father Jeff Hanley officiating. The family will receive visitors on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. The internment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Community Center Food Bank. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E M79 Hwy, Nashville, Ml. For more information, please visit our website at www.danfelsfuneralhome.net. r '. Worship Together ?fti> w 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Telephone Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 ajn. Wednesday Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worehip 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church Nursery. and Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries; Sundays CHRIST THE KING HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box provided. Peter Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) &S. M-43). Delton, MI 328 N. Jefferson Street. Pastor 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. p.m Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. study and prayer time 6:30 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 , p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm a.m. Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service; 10 a.m. T/iii mjormauon on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chiirchesand these local businesses: A t Graphics 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 HASIIB Flbergtdaa Products F 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 F , z J i ur >1 99 ‘ yr If Aet 9* 10 >< WSli if® •« ,r St'L 9 .■pass nJ ie 38 fP-; » <* « fe&s'yeatisife aXABCBI *•3523 JS •M ** *.< «« ' «** IF Nancy Lee McBain X COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Email hastfnic@gmail.com. 1 ^4^’5 1: I* S' at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience • • • Hastings. 269-945-9121. In addition to his interest and devotion to higher education, Bruce FA also enjoyed the arts and 1 3 extensive travels around I ' IL J the globe. He spent many summers in London and Paris and in the early 80s traveled by train from London to Hong Kong by way of Siberia, Mongolia and China. In his younger years, Bruce was an avid golfer, swimmer and runner. He was known to be very funny.k with a great sense of humor. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight Fisher and Beatrice (Kayser) Fisher-Wollin, and his stepfather, Marvin Wollin. He is survived by his brother, former Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher (Hon. Jennifer Faber) of Grand Rapids; his niece, Jaimeson Fisher Preuit (Richard) of Jackson, WY, as well as stepsisters, JoAnne Lilley (Dennis) of Sarasota, FL and Denise Bern (David) of Durango, CO, as well as numerous cousins. Bruce’s final years were spent in Long Boat Key, where he enjoyed expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico from his condo. His Parkinson’s Disease eventually limited his activities and travel, but it never diminished his mind or his interest in education and learning. Locally, Bruce has provided for the establishment of a significant scholarship fund for the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, which will ensure that future graduates of Hastings High School have the same opportunities he had for a college education. Bruce’s memory will live on in the hearts and minds of the students he taught and those he will help to educate in the future. A Celebration of Life is planned for Spring 2025 to coincide with the presentation of this scholarship. i ••• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH If We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., 4 Professor Bruce Dwight Fisher, age 81, passed ad astra in Sarasota, FL, on November 5, 2024 after a years long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Bruce was born July 10, 1942 in Hastings, Ml, while his father was serving in the US Army during WWI I. He graduated with honors from Hastings High School in 1961. Bruce went on to the University of Michigan graduating with a bachelors in business administration in 1965 and continued his education at U of M Law School, obtaining his JD in 1968. Bruce then served in the US Army Reserves and began a long association with the University of Tennessee. He subsequently received his LLM (Masters in Law) from George Washington Law School in 1974. Bruce taught Business Law at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee for 42 years, retiring as a full professor in 2011. He is recognized as a Professor Emeritus by UT. As part of the legacy he is leaving in the field of education, he has established the Bruce D. Fisher Endowed Professorship in the field of Business Law at the University of Tennessee. Bruce enjoyed his career as an educator and was recognized as one of the most distinguished professors at UT. He was also elected by his peers as an executive and president of the American Business Law Association. Bruce was also a prolific writer, having authored several Business Law textbooks and over 50 articles published in numerous Bar Journals and Law Reviews. Bruce taught as a visiting professor at several universities including his ala mater, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Stanford, University of North Carolina, 41 University of Florida and for several years at HEC, a prestigious international business school in Versailles, France. BotLbeToobAEtpdpoait 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 Nancy Lee McBrian, age 84, passed away on November 22, 2024, in Hastings, Ml. She was born on October 16,1940, in Irving Township, Ml, the daughter of Maxell and Carlotta (Kelly) Bennett. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Lakewood High School. She 0 spent a decade as a dedicated dishwasher at the State Street Diner, retiring in 2004. Prior to that, she was a factory employee at H&L and Keebler. Nancy was a member of the Community of Christ in Hastings, Ml. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her and providing comfort and strength. Nancy was an avid fan of old TV Westerns. Her love for reading was profound, especially when it came to the Bible and western novels by authors such as Louis L'Amour, H.L. Davis, and Zane Grey. Country Gospel Music was the soundtrack of Nancy's life, uplifting her spirit and reinforcing her faith. She enjoyed car rides through the countryside. where she could admire the beauty of nature and the 4 changing seasons. Nancy was preceded in death £; H by her parents; stepmother, H Juanita Bennett; sisters, Linda H Ritter and Nina Likens; brother, S Jerry Bennett, and former * rl husband, Don McBrian. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Lisa) McBrian of Grand Rapids; grandson, Michael McBrian of Grand Rapids; brother, Vai (Rosie) Bennet of Belding; sister, Joan (Tom) Schrenk of Caledonia; brother. Max (Sandy) Bennett of Midland, and many nieces and nephews. The family is accepting visitors on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 with a service on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Comrpunity of Christ, 8147 - 68th Street, Alto, Ml, visitation one hour prior and luncheon to follow. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. I' Ik 4 Dennis Henry Kling Dennis Henry Kling of Mesick passed away Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024 at his home. He was 81. Dennis was born on December 28,1942 in Hoboken, NJ to Gosta Lars and Bertha Joanna (Tommessen) Kling and they H|fl preceded him in death. Dennis graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, Ml where he had lived most of his life. He had been employed at E.W. Bliss Co. in Hasting for over 30 years and after retiring he worked at Star Force for a short time. Dennis Enjoyed being with his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren, Lauran, Thomas and Tray. For many years the happiest times were when he was able to ride his motorcycle. Dennis was a true patriot through and through having served our country in the United States Navy during Vietnam After leaving the Navy he kept in touch with shipmates and made various trips 1* 'I 2 I ’’(is to yearly reunions organized ■yn for the personnel of the « i served on. He was ' a an active member of the IAMVETS Post of Mesick I and spent many happy H with other members I discussing past experiences. ■ Survivors include his wife, Charlene Ann Kling of Mesick; son, Dennis J Washington; stepson, John Jarman of Florida11,,™ i/r ------- ' Srandchildren, S ? '"F’ and Tray S u*'.’.?*'.®* ("“M Shreve V. p by many inends, nieces, nephews and his very “"9In addition to his parents, Dennis IW Eh Kling and three siblings Richard Pederson , Russell Kling and Linda Sizeland, a '^'li be held at An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com. J L I ? SSS �I J wvvw.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 28, 2024 w 1 A. t’ OBITUARIES y !> I* »A 9 7 Zf, / \/\E\N OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANMFR Pniui Ti Tf. .'t? Ik w I t Ill James R. Wiswell Early on the morning of November 14th of 2024 the generous heart of James R. Wiswell beat for the very last time. Jim transitioned from this earthly life peacefully, surrounded by his family where he was greeted by his beloved wife. Jill and welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim made the most of the 87 years he was given and will be fondly remembered by his family along with many members of the Barry County community where he worked and served throughout his adult life. He took great pride in Hastings and was grateful for the opportunity to own and operate a small business and raise his family in such a wonderful community. A dedicated and hardworking individual, the list of Jim’s life-long contributions reflects his heartfelt dedication to the people and community. Jim and Jill met early in their college years over a shared love for the University of Michigan, where they had enormous amounts of fun around rigorous academics. In later years, Jim always enjoyed a walk back to his beloved Beta house during Ann Arbor football games where he would share skeleton tales of former Go Blue “celebrations” inappropriate for young ears. The tale of meeting Jill, however, was one he loved to tell again and again. As college boys will be boys, during U of M orientation week, Jim and his buddy formed a pact to score a hot date with a new chic every night of the week. Jim was all in! Despite his enthusiasm, his hotdate extravaganza came to a screeching halt upon meeting Jill on night #1. Her sparkling blue eyes and sheer zest for life took him out - game over! He claims it was his “Beta-charm” that inspired Jill to transfer from Miami of Ohio to the University of Michigan so that they could complete their educations together. Jill might have had a different perspective. ■ Regardless, an orientation week dating ■ ■ challenge resulted in a beautiful marriage that thrived for 64 years. Jim was, without question, a traditionalist with an excellent sense of humor. He loved God, his family, friends, HiA nt 4rib. Iw ” f ss?**?* L tisS, Q* 1 ■» ^5''" 4) w A Ship's; « •*1 B I. * a.' 4/ A I ' B •4.^ ■« ’SSi! IB * ♦ ♦ * * 4 . . Mr* ; T^. 1 t' I J Mitill"' M * <• s * I b "S’ * FT I* u w (AI '•r ', 4 * » * •w ■«* A •r A V. W WfofSKie^ *. * %»« » 6?. m • . 9 ' * * M ♦A r• loathed germs. their grandchildren brought joy and hope pandemic felt almost like a community, and country without P until Jim’s very last day. His children all uerm-Avoidance Holiday. Finally, he was question. And the University feel they won the lottery being raised as not alone in wiping down every piece of Michigan. Jim positioned by Jim and Jill in Hastings, Ml. OT mail or grocery item and purchasing a flagpole in the backyard to Jim was predeceased by his beloved enormous flats of paper towels and hand honor the nation and his alma wife of 64 years, Jill, and is survived by sanitizer! Masks were the icing on the mater. Positioned on the rise A his three children: daughte, Laura Parker cake. At last, he was joined by germ■ of a hill, at the highest point and husband, Tom; so. Jack Wiswell and worldwide! Sadly, Jill, his I in Hastings, right-smack in his wife, Lori; son, Tom Wiswell and his nN Wife, did not share this passion for a I the middle of the living room's wife, Allison and three grandchildren, germ-free existence. His family is greatly 1 picture window, Jim’s flagpole Sydney Wiswell and Steven, Brandon relieved that he lived his entire life without Stood proudly. And nearly cost Wiswell, and Norah Wiswell. a serious run-in with a germ. Free hand him his marriage. Visitation and funeral services will be sanitizers will be made available at Jim’s Fortunately, Jill came to realize that a held at The First Presbyterian Church in funeral. flagpole disrupting her scenic view could Hastings, Ml, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Jim’s love for his wife and family was be put to other, more creative uses. As Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by simply unwavering. Jim and Jill, together the story goes, Jim’s flagpole has hoisted the funeral at 11 a.m. A reception will take more than the Old Glory and Maize & Blue. as only children, raised their children in place after the funeral at The Legacy at a home filled with everything that makes Including, but not limited to, toilet seats, Hastings. life real: laughter, lessons, mistakes, frozen suits, assorted undergarments, In lieu of flowers, the family is asking upon mistakes, forgiveness, adventure, ginormous plastic deer, speed limit for donations to be made to the Riverside community participation, giving back, signs (sorry Sherrif), the Spice Girls and Cemetery Fund and the Barry Community heart-felt traditions, and a love of travel nightgowns. Honor one, honor all. Foundation. and exploration. They beat the odds by Jim was a pillar of dedication and hard Services provided by Girrbach raising three kids who are not biologically work, attributes he has successfully (or Funeral Home, Hastings, Ml. To related and watching them turn into real so we hope) passed on to his children. ' leave online condolences visit www. adults, for the most part. Their love for It was due to Jill’s unyielding support girrbachfuneralhome.net. (and the support of friends) that Jim was able to maintain his small business and tirelessly pursue ways to support Joy Ann Nieder the community through volunteering and board memberships. Their partnership Joy Ann Nieder, age 65, committed member of the kept Barry County Lumber moving forward passed away on November Alaska Baptist Church, her for many decades, employing great people 22,2024. Joy was born on faith was unwavering. from the surrounding community. Jim’s March 17,1959 in Chippewa Joy ’ s legacy of love work ethic touched far more than the small Falls, Wl.to Robert and and care will forever be family he and Jill raised, and he would tell Alene (Aubert) Moats. cherished by those she anyone who asked that God’s grace made Joy is survived by her touched. it all possible. devoted husband of 37 A love of music was central to both Jim Relatives and friends may years, Gunther Nieder; her and Jill. They were great supporters of meet with Joy’s family on cherished children. Codie the Hastings High School Band and (3hoir Tuesday, Nov. 26.2024 from (Samantha) Nieder, Olivia as they joyfully attended many musical 10 to 11a.m. at Alaska Baptist (Jordon) Kaniewski, Ashley Nieder, performances. Jim loved his family’s Church where her funeral service will and Samuel (Elizabeth) Nieder; her participation at the Presbyterian Church, be held at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope adored grandchildren, Alexis, Harper, where Jill sang in the choir, and all three kids Layla, Marla, Elodie, Everett, Piper, and Cemetery. provided music during their formative years. In lieu of flowers, those wishing Luna; and her loving sister, Kimberly His role as Granddad - Family Cheerleader, (Wayne) Anderson. to make memorial contributions in carried on for decades. Attending musical She was preceded in death by her Joy ’ s names are strongly encouraged and athletic events of his grandchildren parents and her brother, Bruce Moats. to direct them to the Alzheimer’s lifted him up until the end^where he A stay-at-home mom who once Association Greater Michigan most recently cheered his youngest ; . , ran a daycare, Joy dedicated her life Chapter. granddaughter during Cross Country meets . to nurturing and loving her family. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. and basketball games. Jim was a loyal and Growing up on a farm instilled in com to share a memory or leave a loving father and grandfather and will be her a lifelong love for horses. As a condolence message for Joy’s family. deeply missed by all. For all that Jim loved, a little-known a 1CS.A t > iv Nancy Lee McBain iitesiKMillteii Ui Wf! Biff mgiigstK NnymsinceiMctt ■rsilfSit I K s * mr 1 4 4 I » r f TURNING I ] r: I: et f F..-' ‘i. zs w X.* Business as usual’ in the year 1877 HS Jeny tert andbw 5.-K2 V I 7JC1 • i * z «.€? m ^3 Steissiwslljl’® « ^sjcisis: y BANNER NOV. 3,1988 t tv . *^><«** Ji?®* -1 ^'5’ ,T Im' t. k • 4 * * * » LS! Gland MS'* Si ESTHER WALTON The following is an account of Hastings and Bany County in 1887 as recorded in the Hastings Banner files for that year by M.L. Cook, written Nov. 18,1948: The year 1877 brou^t few outstanding ?{<>-' 6-e.' M- * •’2”' J -( * events to Hastings and Bany County. Things moved on in the usual way, generally speak­ ing. Grain and crops were large and prices for them were higher than in the previous year. Prices for other produce were about the same as in 1876. Folks realized that money seemed scarce and not easy to get. Compared with the years immediately following the Civil War, prices for all commodities were much lower. People did not seem to understand the reason, which was this; During the war, when it was impossible to get gold and silver enough to pay the government expenses, it issued greenbacks, which were government notes, payable in coin. Because the government did not have the metal money, it issued large sums of greenback notes, but could not redeem them in coin, so the greenback depreciated in value compared with gold, and at one time a green­ back dollar was worth about 35 cents in gold. Wees of all commodities, measured in jJ^back dollars, increased more or less as uiemper currency decreased in value. That 9^ *sas>«. tl UI 19153 with 3 I tn 9 p^- u»’ , ■ '.‘fT ■> ; < * a .«■ r . « 9 »Ml W 50:1 ril 2 r,» rv» • IJ Honie- .r V «» t * » 4 4 ✓ *2' ' t Kilns 1 « 9 , ► ■ 7 I 4 I i' • <- • i z £l z N 1 J •i wawe lime when most of the nice farm homes and bams were built in our rural area, for labor and building materials did not go up as rapidly as did wheat. It did not seem wise or honest for the gov­ ernment to keep on issuing greenback promises to pay, with no provisions to redeem that promise. So Congress provided that, as rapidly as possible, the treasuiy would destroy such notes when received in Washington and would not issue new paper money. The idea was to issue paper certificates with actual coin in the treasury for each certificate. It was also voted that the government accumulate enough gold to retire all the greenbacks. As a result of this policy, the amount of currency in circulation was rapidly decreas­ ing, making money scarce and hard to get. 4 9 • ■f t « 15, K’ ) /• li .^1'? Ml i!^’) * * - ri' SiSSl' r H F, 99 V? r * t >> • r ICK THE PAGES Hi jianiiaBsmettsisiKlit RItlernINDBUKM* 4 t »/ k ^9 .* .k 1 • ♦ I The people became aroused over the situation residence at the comer of Broadway and Court, and demanded that the greenbacks then in The Good Templars had a large membercirculation, about $350,000,000, as the writer ship here. The Banner of May 9 gave a list (M.L. Cook) remembers it, be reissued by the of the newly-elected officers. Henry Bailey government and kept in circulation, Congress was Worthy Chief Templar; Mrs. Benjamin so voted, and provided that ±e government R Rose, Worthy Vice Templar; and secretary keep enough gold in its treasury so these was Irving Cressey. notes could be redeemed in gold if desired. The May 16,1877, Banner chronicled ±e This process of making good ±e govern­ fact that boys were going barefoot and wearment’s promise to pay in gold was in progress mg straw hats — sure signs of warm weather, in 1877. All through the year. The Banner gave Every issue of The Banner in 1877 mentioned each week in its local column the market value the large attendance at weekday or Sunday of a gold dollar expressed in greenback money temperance meetings held here, under the ausand the market value of a greenback dollar pices of the Red Ribbon organization, known as expressed in gold. At the beginning of the year, the “Hastings Reform Club.” There were Red the greenback value of a gold dollar was $ 1.09 Ribbon clubs in every township in the county, and the gold value of a greenback dollar was “Another benefit of the temperance move91 cents. At the end of the year, gold was quot- ment in this city is the decreased use of tobaced at $ 1.02 Ya in greenbacks and the greenback co,” said The Banner of May 23,1877. dollar compared with gold was 97 % cents. “The city government has started the No doubt, public demand retained green­ removing of bodies from the old cemetery backs in circulation. Bank notes, also gold (where ±e junior high school is now) to ±e and silver certificates, were other forms of new cemeteiy, on the north side of the river.” paper currency. The Banner of May 30,1877, reported “two frosts so far this week.” The agitation over the greenback currency led to the formation of a political party known That Banner also uiged its readers to attend as the Greenbacks, who demanded that the the concert in Union Hall, the proceeds of government issue greenback currency only which were to be given to Rev. Fletcher, pastor in such amounts deemed necessaiy. That of the Presbyterian Church. Union Hall was party had a presidential candidate in 1876 and the third floor of the building, which sits on the 1880. It was strong enough to elect 15 of the southwest comer of Jefferson and State Street. 18 supervisors in the county in the spring of The next issue recorded the startling fact 1878 and elected some of the county officers, that Dr. Drake has built a new fence around But they did not last long. They did, by fusion his residence property, (on the) comer of with Democrats, carry tlie county in 1884, but Jefferson and Grand. that was the end of the Greenbacks. The county The same issue stated that “Wm. P. Hicks was carried by Republicans in 1886, and the and 97 others have petitioned the common party has been successful here ever since, fhe council asking that cows be prohibited from Banner of May 2,1886, stated that the market roaming at large on our public streets.” This was a hotly debated issue, with some favoring price for eggs was eight cents per dozen, and butter (real butter, not Oleo) was 15 cents per personal freedom for the owners to let (out) pound. On the same date this year (in 1948), their cows, claiming the cows had a right to roam wherever they wished. On the opposite the prices were six times greater. Many must have had some chilly weather side was everyone else who didn’t want their that year. TTie Banner of May 2 said: “Ice this personal property destroyed by somebody morning.” rise’s cows. The ladies objected to the odors g* That issue also warned baseball players that left after the cows had recycled their food, arrest would follow if they did not quit playThe fiiee roaming of animals was the reason ing that game on the courthouse lawn. most people fenced their own yards. That paper also mentioned the very important The same issue of the paper said that the fact that Hon. H.A. Goodyear had built a new city council had passed an ordinance prohibpicket fence on the south and east sides of his iting gambling and fighting in the saloons of I Hastings. Dr. Wm. Upjohn was commended for building a new sidewalk in front of his home on Broadway. The Banner of June 13 stated that the board of education offered Prof. Dickie $1,050 if he would continue as school superintendent for another year. That was a cut of $ 150. He declined and was chosen professor of mathematics at Albion College. The board also reduced the salaries of all other teachers by 10 percent Prof. Dickie was Hastings' first superintendent of schools. The first graduating class of Hastings High School consisted of five persons. Miss Belle Thorp, Charles W. Jones, Charles G. Curtis, Wm. Sweezy and M.L. Cook. The commencement exercises were held in Union Hall, which was packed to its limits. Each of the graduates delivered an oration, which must have added much to the wisdom of the com­ munity. The paper duly printed each oration. The business cards listed in The Banner showed that Hastings had 11 lawyers in 1877. A large amount, nearly all of the county law­ yers, had offices in Hastings to be near the courthouse. Freddie VanVIeck, 12 years old, son of Mr. and Mis. Irving VanVleck of this city, did a very brave act, and undoubtedly saved a human life. Freddie and two other boys were playing in the street Saturday when they saw a runaway pair of oxen coming toward them. His two compan­ ions made for safety for themselves. However, Fred heard, but coiild not see someone calling, “Slop these oxen! Stop these oxen!” He acted quickly, picking up a half-dozen good-sized stones in the road, he stood in the middle of the roadway. When the oxen came near enough, he hurled a good-sized stone, which hit one ox squarely on the nose; and it hurt, for that ox turned toward the roadside. Ano±er well-directed stone hit the other ox between the eyes and dazed him so he started for the roadside, too. More accurately thrown rocks followed, and the oxen slowed up and stopped by a picket fence. They did not attempt to do any more running; apparently, they knew when they had had enough. Then Fred investigated and found that the owner and driver of the yoke had Iris foot See I 1877 on 8 �ft I I 8 THF HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, November 28, 2024 41 cashier's check at the place of holding the NOTICE Attention homeowner: II you are a military eervice member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded leas than 90 days ago. or II you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney lor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public suction sale to the highest bidder for cash or The given under section 3212 of the revised judicature amount due on the mortgage may be greater actol 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of at the sale does not automatically entitle the the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them. purchaser to free and clear ownership of the at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for at 1:00 PM. on December 12, 2024 cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at a title insurance company, either of which may 1; III PM on JANUARY 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the charge a lee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Ann Marie sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not Seese and Lloyd J. Seese. husband and wife automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear Finance Household Mortgagee: Original ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is Corporation III. a Corporalicxi encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK office or a title insurance company, either of which TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN may charge a lee for this information. ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS Default has been made in the conditions of OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti TRUST Miller, husband and wife, to Household Fnance Date of Mortgage: January 24, 2005 Corporation Date of Mortgage Recoiding: February 7 2005 and recorded August 19, 2005 in Instrument III, Mortgagee, dated August 12, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: Number 1151324 Barry County Records. Michigan. $123,543.26 Asset Trust 2021-GS1, by assignment. There is Said mortgage is now held by Legacy Mortgage of the mortgaged premises: claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry One Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Description County. Michigan, described and as: Eleven and 5/100 Dollars ($107,411.05). Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Under the power of sale contained in said Southwest 1/4 Of Section 24, Town 4 North, mortgage and the statute in such case made Range 10 West, For A Place Of Beginning; Thence North 450 Feet To The West State WWW HastingsBanner com 1877 Continued from Page 7 securely caught and held by a long log chain at the tear of the wagon, arid he was being dragged in the roadway, perfectly helpless. Fred helped him get loose. He was badly bruised, but not seriously hurt. He explained that he was about to start for home and was behind the wagon when the oxen became frightened and started to run. He was caught by the long log chain attached to the rear of the wagon, and was soon being dragged in the roadway. Fortunately, the plucky lad stopped the animals soon after they started to run. The man was a Maple Grove farmer. The & lanner is unable to learn his name. Fred’s brave deed undoubtedly sa\ed that man’s life. The Banner of Sept. 19, 1877, recorded the fact that when Frank Brodcsscr’s trial was begun in circuit court the complaining wit­ ness, a well-known guzzler, did not appear and could not be found by the officers. So the case was dismissed. It is not hard to guess how and why that witness did not show up at the trial of that saloon keeper. A concert will be given in Union Hall, Oct. 12, for the benefit of the K. of P. (Knights of Pythias) comet band. There will be two musicians from Grand Rapids. The local talent will be Mrs. Belle Hendershott, Miss Carrie Goodyear, Miss Mae Barlow, Mrs. 1.1 la Galloway, and Julius Russell. In 1877, the welfare work in this county did Banner of Oct not call for much cash. pof 17 inmates 16.1877, reported an aS year and that in the county home duri e received aid. 104 persons outside the The total amount raised by tax for that aid was only $3,000. and the county poor board expected to get through 1878 with a tax levy of only $3,500. There was some difference between those years and the present cost of welfare work in Barry County, which costs the national and state governments and this county thousands of more dollars. There was a terrible tragedy at Quimby Saturday night when Mrs. M.E. Ecklee was shot and killed by her insane son, George, who later committed suicide by shooting himself. George had been committed to the Kalamazoo asylum, but his condition had improved so much that he was permitted to return to his home. According to a letter found by authorities, he also had planned to kill a neighbor, but fortunately did not succeed. Banner of Nov. 7,1877: Three young Hastings hunters went out in search of big game. They mistook a flock of tame turkeys they saw' in the woods for wild birds. Each one fired into the flock, and three of the turks breafiied their last The hunters made a cash settlement with the owner of the flock but w ere not so proud of the results of their V'Ml ne killing. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, West 300 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on given under section 3212 of the revised judicature 1961 PA 236, MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage JANUARY 9,2025. act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of hiding at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for the circuit court in BARRY COUNTY, starting promptly at PARK cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the 1:00 P.M., on DECEMBER 5,2024. The amount due on the PLAT circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025. The amount due the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. 705 W Clinton St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county The redemption period shall be 6 months automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear register of deeds office or a title insurance company, from the date of such sale, unless determined ownership of the property. A potential purchaser either of which may charge a fee for this information. abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, is encouraged to contact the county register of AHENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY in which case the redemption period shall be 30 deeds office or a title insurance company, either SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD days from the date of such sale. of which may charge a fee for this information. OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jeannie M. Tenhaaf, 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will a married woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE AHORNEY FOR be held responsible to the person who buys the Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the solely lender's TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. TO mortgage holder for damage to the property during successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May ALL PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the the redemption period. 15,2006 Recorded on June 16,2006, in Document foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, with accordance in abandoned Barry Hastings, the City of in Michigan, County described as: MCL BLOCK 12. LOT 16 OF LINCOLN 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is ADDITION. used for agricultural purposes as defined by THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER MCL 600.3240(16). PLATS, PAGE 55. BARRY COUNTY. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to 600.3278 MCL the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active are and ACCORDING THE TO 1 OF duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 14, 2024 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 as nominee for lender and 1166049, and re-recorded via Affidavit of are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered Dated: November 21,2024 Correction on November 12, 2024, in Document at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - A mortgage was File No, 24-014714 No. 2024-008511, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): granted by SCOTT SPICER, a single man, Mortgagor(s), to Firm Name: Orlans PC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as MEMBERS FIRST CREDIT UNION. 600 W. WACKERLY, Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation MIDLAND. Ml 48641, Mortgagee, dated JUNE 28, 2018, No. Ml 48084 Interest Trust Amount claimed to be due at the date and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 hereof: Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Barry County, and State of Michigan on JULY 10, 2018, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Sixty-Seven (248) 642-2515 and 76/100 Dollars ($250,46776) A i** it* f! to NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS. LLC, and described as: PARCEL 1: Lot 31, Schaffer’s 975 N. MAIN ST, SUITE D, FRANKENMUTH, Ml 48734, Point, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in by Corporation Assignment of Mortgage dated JUNE 28, Liber 2 of Plats, Page 40, Barry County Records. 2018, acknowledged on JULY 30, 2018, and recorded on Parcel 2: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of AUGUST 8, 2018, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-007643, Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, of Barry County Records and Agreement for Extension Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry of a Mortgage dated DECEMBER 14,2020, executed on County, Michigan, described as beginning at the JANUARY 19, 2021, by servicer and on DECEMBER 28, Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14°00' 2020, by borrower, recorded on JANUARY 25, 2021, in Notice is given under section 3212 of the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. East 198.00 feet; thence North 03“30' East 152 INSTRUMENT NO. 2021-000966, of Barry County Records, revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised feet; thence North 89MT30" East 180.74 feet; on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, thence South 00“4T30' East 341.63 feet; thence of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of ONE will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by South sg^ATBO” West 241.52 feet to the point of HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED premises, or some part of them, at a public a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part Beginning. Excepting therefrom: A parcel of land NINETY SEVEN AND 22/1OOTHS ($141,397.22) DOLLARS auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or of them, at a public auction sale to the highest adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section cashier’s check at the place of holding the bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described including interest at (4.75 II* %) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in said Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting as commencing at the Southeast corner of said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity at 01:00 PM, on December 12, 2024. The promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 19, 2024. The plat; thence South 89®4T30" East 15.00 feet; having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by amount due on the mortgage may be greater amount due on the mortgage may be greater on thence North 14“00' East 50.00 feet for true point said mortgage or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the of beginning: thence North 14°00' East 100.00 GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in at the sale does not automatically entitle the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser feet; thence North 89’41'30” East 188.50 feet; said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State purchaser to free and clear ownership of the to free and clear ownership of the property. A thence South 00’41'31" East 96.90 feet; thence of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is property. A potential purchaser is encouraged potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the South 89’41'30" West 213.85 feet to the point of hereby given that on the date and time slated above,-- (11-14)(12-05) * * « • ,z / *■* 4 % I I 3^^ *5. / ♦ 4/v 'j ■ I IS 'S’ tl I .n 1 ■5. 4 iGfS ijli 9. « 'I z ^2* ■■ A < . - J;::?-*- . L«aTrai 5S** 5 3e \E3ff * tjd Si* Iff i>£ KJ /e •n - Ite: JjXi SOBtf lOMj IIIffllSnsaa: s iracK Y.'W.'i in INSTRUMENT NO. 2018-006703, which was assigned Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, 1545513 I !■ {11-21)(12’12) 4 Sv* « Trott Law, P.C. • ft if public vendue at the place of holding the circuit from the date of such sale, unless determined < NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 300 Feet: Thence South 375 Feet; Thence Said premises are located z ''z • mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the State Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333-9469 II c and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at The redemption period shall be 6 months 4 5' Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given Common street address (if any): 8055 W ' ? Hl SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Road; Thence Southeasterly Along Said Road •» ; *« f GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement county register of deeds office or a title insurance beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest office or a title insurance company, either of company, either of which may charge a fee for this the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage, or so which may charge a fee for this information. information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default North, Range 10 West, described as commencing much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount I Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): David Kivlin, a has been made in the conditions of a certain at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence so as aforesaid due on said mortgage, and all other legal Single Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, North 89®41'30” East 15.00 feet; thence North costs, charges and expenses including the said attorney's as whose address is 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle 14’00'East 270.00 feet; thence North 03°30'East fee, also any sum or sums which may be paid by the mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, Creek, Michigan 49017 as original Mortgagors, 30.00 feet for true point of beginning; thence North undersigned, necessary to protect their interest in the LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors to Systems, OS^SO'East 50.00 feet; thence North 89M1'30" premises, which said premises are described as follows* and assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst East 152.00 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 155.67 OF MICHIGAN, to wit LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR CHASE'S LLC Date of Mortgage: January 14, 2022 December 11, 2020, and recorded on December feet to the point of beginning. Also except; A ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT Date of Mortgage Recording: January 20, 21, 2020 with Document Number 2020-014189, parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON 2022 Amount claimed due on mortgage on Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 the date of notice; $184,929.23 Description PAGE 1, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY PART OF SAID LOT assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as West, described as commencing at the Southeast 1, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID corner of said plat; thence North 89’41'30" East LOT; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST 15.00 feet; thence North 14’00' East 150.00 feet 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 45 MINUTES for point of beginning: thence North 14’00'East WEST 151.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51.38 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 175.30 30 MINUTES EAST 86.35 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST THOUSAND feet; thence South 00’41'30” East 50.00 feet; thereof, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 15, CORNER OF SAID LOT 1;THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($234,056.27). thence South 89’41'30" West 188.50 feet to the Barry County Records. Commonly Known as; 20 MINUTES WEST 132 FEET TO BEGINNING ALSO Said premises are situated in the Township of point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land 1953 Superior Dr., Nashville, Ml 49073 The LOTS 843, 844, 845, 846 AND 847 OF THE CITY, Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section redemption period shall be 6 months from FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, and are described as: LOT 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as TO ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF beginning at a point which lies North 89’41'30" COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT contact Y r' 9 J county Registration Electronic I * the register Systems, I • I Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6. Dull’s Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is Plat No. 1, Castleton Township, Barry County, claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of according to Situated recorded the plat the date of such sale, unless determined 600.3241a, in accordance with MCL in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is I 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Street Address: 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property foreclosure sale under ♦fted Judicature Act of period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. *8fl^8, the borrower will If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of th< 1961, under MCli Attention Purchaser This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee tor any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner- If you are a military service member on active Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during IS A the redemption DEBT period. THIS FIRM COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE HOMEOWNER: ATTENTION MILITARY SERVICE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO OR IF duty, If your period of active duty has concluded YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THF 0 active duty, please contact the attorney PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS telephone number stated in this notice. This NOTICE. Dated: November 21, 2024 For more notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: information, please contact the attorney for the 11/14/2024 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson, Johnson Diversion Street. Rochester, Ml 48307 Blumberg, 853-4400 318272 t AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption the property during Jhe redemption period. ‘‘J THIRTY-FOUR the property is sof sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging ) HUNDRED is determined abandoned in accordance with to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure ■i TWO later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If be held respons ( Registration November 5,2024 and recorded in Barry County premises: sale, or upon the expiration of the notice 'I Electronic Barry County, mortgaged abandoned I Mortgage assignee as documented by an assignment dated the Michigan, 1 Inc., in of the Township of Castleton, « of • 248- & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49000 (11-14)(12-O5) (11-21 )(12-12) RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, plat: thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet; thence FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 16 North 89’41'30” East 213.85 feet; thence South RODS; THENCE EAST 4 RODS, 17 LINKS, TO THE WEST 00’41'30" East 48.45 feet; thence South 89’41'30" LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE SOUTH 16 RODS West 226.52 feet to the point of beginning. TO THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE Commonly known as 1230 Lynn Dr, Middleville. Ml WEST 4 RODS 17 LINKS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF LOTS 843, AND 844 MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a{b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number i 5: ' i5S?* ll'» ts I i « f 'a. **1 » V •€ DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NO * « NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 937 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS; THENCE NORTH 1 CHAIN; THENCE EA ''S )*« I t 8 e. sA’ '* s?'. 4 CHAINS; THENCE EAST 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS THE NORTH LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE WEST 1 CHAIN AND 17 LINKS TO THE BEGINNING MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 617 W. GREEN ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned w*. *J in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the * redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held < responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor £ datnage to the property during the redemption period 248.539.7400 FOR harper avenue st CLAIR SHORES, Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 Dated: 10-31-2024 I 'iXnuSiVi' 1546155 (11-21 )(12-12) 1 I ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ON THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET 4 CHAINS TO you are a military service member on active duty, if 1?’ 4 s will be held responsible to the person who buys the the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If * OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS THE WEST LINE OF MARKET STREET; THENCE Sd^H mortgage holder for damaging the property during ISlI s 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the I EXCEPT 937; THENCE NORTH 4 RODS; THENCE EAST 8 LINKS the date of such sale, unless abandoned under * ACCORDING East 15.00 feet from the Southeast corner of said Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.' Ml 24 Sns? 4 THE Mhiii m deeds to TKtatestaLataodin (1O-31)(11.28) t ) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ J* » �■4 K « s 1- r I V W# aS,' * SPORTS % Thursday, November 28, 2024 www.HastingsBanner.com .Ws’ Slagel fourth at sophomore season finals L < 1 * I I t it. « •f *■ *J ’'•w . SHO!- n J** • • J> •, f I I 1> b V <>, • k 9 Jjr^ * * ' IC ''SS& J.Sis JR Rt 5< J' JjfS ■: 2;,,. ’ ®®®iraisin r '’^.S "?5’*£i f*CC t «l * «a -Cl • J-gt'n i i;* • ■ s • w 1^ —* •'. » j 7-: WWEzJtBlJMirtiwax Wif;2?irIf’WIIChtw Jr.s Kr. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Goal achieved. Grand Rapids Gator sopho­ more Lydia Slagel thought long and hard about what kind of a goal she should set for herself at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division I Girls’Swimmingand Diving Finals. With just how tough the competition is in Divi­ sion 1, she wanted to be realistic. She also wanted to put some pressure on herself to perform. “Because I do good under pressure,” Slagel said. Shesettledon shooting foratop five finish and wound up fourlli at ±e state championship meet held at the Holland Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday Nov. 22-23. Slagel qualified for the Di­ vision 1 State Finals in each of her two high school seasons, but didn’t make it beyond ±e preliminaiy competition on day one of the championship meet her freshman year. The 36 competitors performed five dives in the preliminaries and the top 20 earned three more dives in the semifinals Friday. The top 16 from Friday advanced to Saturday and got to perform three more dives in the finals of ±e 2024 Finals. This time around, Slagel was in second place behind only Oxford seniorTristan Krajcarski following the five preliminaiy rounds. Krajcarski, Saline senior Lindi Jenkins and Saline junior Ava Crossly were 1 -2-3 ahead of Slagel afterthe semifinals Friday evening, and that is how the standings fell after three more dives Saturday too. Krajcarski won ±e state cham­ pionship with a score of432.60 points. Jenkins was second with 394.75 points ahead of Crossly r' mean, she is like my big sister, so it’s sad to see her go.” Dumond was a two-time state qualifier too. She advanced to the semifinals at the DI Finals as a junior in 2023. Slagel said her own back dive didn’t go as well as she had hoped, it was the one that was a little off, but she was really pleased with her reverse I V2 and her front 2 dives over the course ofthe weekend. Her front 2 '/z was her second dive ofthe entire competition Friday. She opened the finals competition Saturday with that reverse 1 /z which is a big one in the HCDC. “It’s a very important one,” Sla­ gel said of the reverse I '/z. “It’s a really big dive and it can be one of your best scoring dives. I person­ ally really like it, but sometimes it doesn’t go the way you want it to, but on Saturday it went exactly how I wanted it to go. This is how it goes. “You’re going to stand on the board going forward, you’re going to do your approach. Then you’re going to get to the end of the board, you’re going to jump, and you’re going to reach super tall. Then you’re going to grab your tuck and squeeze it one time, and then you’re going to spot wherever your spot is. My spot sometimes on the comer, where the ceiling and the wall meet. Sometimes I find a big fan on ±e ceiling. Sometimes I use a light. Then you just kick out as 4*^' xY' « *4 I J I tv. J. •f I > I i *( I 1 « ■to 1 i 1 i / 'J r* a •f I. -Y I#-- F I / t-. 1 ..I ♦*. II ftg I rT** % > i’ 1 f e ( I * r< 4 ^1 « f** I 4 f. « r c£ Grand Rapids Gator sophomore Lydia Slagel holds her pike position high above the water during her first dive of the preliminaries at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls Swimming and Diving Finals Friday at the Holland Aquatic Center. Photo by Brett Bremer 388.75 and Slagel 375.20. Like Saline, Ann Arbor Pioneer had two girls on the diving medal stand ±anks to top eight finish­ es. Pioneer senior Grace Daly was fifth and senior Arianna Pagel sixth. Rockford senior Emma Shutich was seventh and Kalamazoo Central junior Kiya Bowman placed eigh±. Slagel’s teammate Abigail Dumond fi-om the Grand Rapids Gator co-op, which includes stu­ dent-athletes fi'om Thomapple Kellogg, West Catholic, West Michigan Aviation Academy and Hopkins, placed 23rd in ±e preliminaries. Both girls have spent years training with the . living; Club (HCDC), as has Caledonia/ 5^ Lowell/South Christian senior Elise Miller who had a stellar Friday. Miller entered ±e meet seeded 20th, after a decent but not great regional performance. At the end of the preliminaries and semifinals, Miller stood in fourth place, and then closed out her senior season with a nin±place finish. In the end she was 12 points behind Bowman, the last of the state medalists. Slagel and Dumond are both Thomapple Kellogg High School students, and Slagel said, “I was really happy with her. She did so good. It was kind of sad though, ±at was our last high school meet with each o±er. That’s always a hard thing to do when it’s your favorite teammate, you know. I strong as you can and you just hope for the best.” Slagel said she just worried about being at herbest. She avoid­ ed watching other competitors or seeing scores as much as possible. “I don’t need to know. I don’t want to know. I know ±at that messes with my head and the way that I compete, so we’re just go­ ing to leave it alone,” Slagel said. Obviously, she did know the scores between Friday and Saturday. She was happy to get treated to dinner al 01 i ve Garden Friday after ±e opening rounds of competition, but then said she had a tough time sleeping because of the excitement ofthe competition ahead. But I felt well rested when I got up in the morning, so it was fine. Slagel said she was happy to have diving coach Francesca Pileci there calming her down throughout the competition. The 15 points Slagel eamedput the Grand Rapids Gator team in 24th place overall in the week­ end’s competition. Ann Arbor Pioneer ran away with the team title with 386 points. Jenison was second with 222 points ahead of Northville 165, Grand Haven 142, Zeeland 138, Canton 133, Rockford 129, Caledonia/LowelFSouth Christian 110, West Ottawa 106 andBloomfieldHills 98 in the top ten. It is the fifth straight MHSAA L.P. Division 1 state champion­ ship for the Ann Arbor Pioneer girls. Pioneer had three divers score, but didn’t have anyone on the team win an individual state championship. The Pioneer girls did win the 200-yard freestyle relay, the400-yard freesty I e relax andplacesecondtoJenison in the 200-yard medley relay. Jenison, bumped up from D2 to DI this season, earned its second state runner-up trophy in the past three seasons. Wayland senior Sophia Umstead won the 200-yard individual medley and the lOO-yard breaststroke while also swimming as part of the Wildcats’ state champion 200yard medley relay team. ** J5ri^:ife333t^£eitf5ssff . i . TK takes down Lakewood in second half -^W=^«£'.3effi«r,®ag:x 22:to5niiirAmSffif -5'2 oe’viMsSsnMte 'PS WKtsi TirtsfRSKWtieujtES rfttabrntfitrsahsfiX 3‘L E fBC-tr ! -r- ^•_ • *# €S:r 5 *-• ; •52 • -x «* • Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg held Lakewood to four field goals in the second half. The Trojans turned a five-point halftime deficit into an II-point victory with an improved defensive effort at Lakewood High School in the first ballgame of the 2024 varsity boys’ basketball season. TK walked away with a 55-44 win. Junior guard Malachi VanEngen put in a team-high 16 points for the Trojans and helped power the TK team’s defensive «r -TC’ » J ^S3K > Sr^ZBJK ieci u- t •X :«•; IS EK rs t “ 3C vxx ***< * fOffC fts J,» »crainBtert«*«?wW^ra! • * *<« ' w<» M ';I K * r r 1^ lf^3i f -^iff 1 * i* 2C !«> Ytcc .'e’y ■ •* rsT- * 9^^ T sie^ surge in the second half. TK also got nine points apiece from junior Lucas Ploeg and senior Jude Webster and six points each from senior center Jake Kelley and senior guard Brice Lloyd. Late in the third, j unior guard Ben Lloyd buried a three-pointer to put TK in front AjS/ '•to= b ■»: iSyi ** f *t . £ s. «3 1 < to w * 9 I « «* 5 '*"fr -■-3J 3^ I • 40-37. That was the start of an 11-O run by TK between the end of the third and the start of the fourth quarter that put the Trojans in control for good. Their lead * * »' f • f - *- * * 9 X >• »' •f X M V » e r «•* £-.y !>> 4 4 >4 ; w V **5 E2? r:> 3. ) a J A , *s. ’S Sc (* * ? tl z • 1* r *»«« f’ » 4 z t' << / 1 »» <• I'-i S' xTFlf’'...i /I t W f-W/ It I <-i ku I >« i *'4' J 4^ 4 5. b - t ? ' * d u. y I r S ^r: I ‘c V* 4 t ii A■I j| s 1 1 if s'!* I «n^ fTi^ Hill a J. guys started trying to do a little too much on their own. Solgat said he’ll look for­ ward to his guys utilizing freshman Bryer Poll and sophomore Jameson Tichvon better in the post as the season progresses. Senior guard Troy Acker led Lakewood with 13 points. Senior guard Will Grant added nine points and senior guard Logan Faulkner chipped in seven. Acker had ten of his 13 in the first half, and coach Garber was pretty happy with VanEngen and the Trojan defense slowing him down a bit. The TK coach was also pleased with the way his bench performed. Ploeg had nine points, but didn’t see much floor time. He J . t * See SECOND on 12 * , - I ■ «* rj •, J u6 NEWSPAPER! DEADLINES Mi; I i r; half-court stripe during their stronger than the other team. 1 preached that at halftime. I said hey, you’re beating season opener at Lakewood High School Monday. Photo by Brett Bremer • ♦ ft r »i:"^ our attitude. Mentally, you have got to be talked about controlling the pace of play. That’s been my M.O.,” Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat said. “They want k .Mit L pester Lakewood guard Logan Faulkner as he brings the ball across as many as six points before the half. They went into the intermission in front 30-25. Brice Lloyd went back up with a re­ bound for two points at the start of the second half Webster stole a I akewond second halt Webster stole a Lakewood pass and went in for a breakaway lay-up. VanEngen got hit going in for a lay-up after another Lakewood turnover and ' drilled two free throws, and in just over two minutes the Lakewood lead was gone, I Sn and second quarter, and they went ofiT. The other thing I talk to them about is "Vi/e r X r Thornapple Kellogg guards Brice bloyd (left) and Malachi VanEngen even early in the second quarter at 18-18 and the Vikings eventually had a lead of r 4.*- * » I. was double figures the rest of the night. “We put that 1-3-1 blitz on them, really bringing the pressure on them,” Thomappie Kellogg head coach Phil Garber said ofthe second half surge. “We were a little soft on them playing that 2-3 in the first yourself. Your biggest enemy is yourself, not the other team.” The Trojans got out in transition and scored often early in the bailgame, building a 9-0 lead at the start Monday. Lake wood charged back to eventual ly pul 1 y * nn 4* 1 > f A f .if- i- and TK is going to be over there again. Hastings is going to be there, Caledonia and us, so I want that coach to throw that same thing back at me. Having some issues moving through that zone disrupted the Vikings' shot selec­ tion in the second half, and at some point to run. 1 don’t want to run like that. They started running and they started getting easy buckets. When they threw that, it was almost a diamond, because it was a I1-2-1 7 1 and then .k I koz-L „iethey suck a guy back, we talk about getting to the middle of that through the first line ofdefense. We talked about getting past that and then we;started dribbling through it. 1 said, that’s not the way you break it guys. Trust. Trust was hie'^ hecini^p wa dnn^rcpp'th'it a lot We -. 2 . x ?u t saw it on film. We worked on it. When it came time to execute we weren’t ready to execute. “I think that’s just preseason jitters. First game, at home, it’s pre-December and we’re playing a’game of ball. The cool thing is, this Saturday we’re going back over to Hastings [for scrimmages] STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Earl Frank Connor. Date of birth: 04/24/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: notice to CREDITORS: The decedent, Connor, died 01/09/2024. creditors of the decedent are notified that 1 Advisor Monday at 4:00 pm Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm Banner all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Victor James Connor, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the SS??®' representative within 4 months after ® publication of this notice. D^te: 11/5/2024 N. Sawyer P80037 2846 Oaklawn Park Saginaw, Ml 48603 989-277-7745 VictoVjameTconnor Tuesday at Noon Reminder Wednesday at Noon Sun & News Wednesday at Noon 2313 Waterloo Court Orlando, FL 32837 407-712.4923 VI ♦ » I Group �1, I 1 .1 www.Hasting5Banner.com If 3 THE HASTINGS BAMNEA Thursday, November 28, 2024 J!' f ALL-BARRY COUNTY„ll». I b County spikers won a couplo leagu® titles I ' 'HI Bremer .jorts Editor A pair of Barry County varsity vol­ ball teams won conference champiisliips during the fall of 2024. f akewood once again proved one of IC better teams in the state in Division 2 iinl won the 2024Capital Area Activities ' reference White Division Champiii .hip for the second season in a row the Vikings' 22nd straight conference 1.1 mpionship overall. It look a state-ranked South Christian jii to knock off the Vikings in the irict tournament at Lakewood High ■ bool at the end of the season. rhe Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball . 111 won the Southwestern Athletic ^•iiference Central Division Champi.hip in 2024. I he Thornapple Kellogg girls got a n over those DK girls at the Lakewood I ilational this fall, and they played ■Hie competitive matches against tough iiipetition in the OK Gold throughout season including that South Christian ' nn that upended the Vikings in the stseason. I lastings finished with a close to .500 Gord and 16 wins overall. Hie Maple Valley girls worked to keep tiding their program too. All five MHSAA members coun, schools had some highs and lows ' i iroughout the fall, and all of them were tier teams by the end of the season. I, I 'J I k f :4 ** NOTICE ' 'tice of Foreclosure by Advertisement ’.dice is given under section 3212 of the ^ised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA '36, MCL 600.3212, that the following Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of ;e mortgaged premises, or some part of h.em, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the dlace of holding the Circuit Court in Barry unty, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. on □riuary 9, 2025. The amount due on the ortgage may be greater on the day of the - Ie. Placing the highest bid at the sale does lot automatically entitle the purchaser to .ae and clear ownership of the property. A . uiential purchaser is encouraged to contact ho county register of deeds office or a title nsurance company, either of which may iJiarge a fee for this information. Name(s) the mortgagor(s): Kenneth Coulter, Unmarried Man Original Mortgagee: »‘ortgage Electronic Registration Systems, ‘nc., as mortgagee, as nominee tor ■loyaStar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and '.signs Foreclosing Assignee: Deutsche ■Tank National Trust Company, as Trustee for ■' vaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series <5 007-2 Date of Mortgage: February 15,2007 < ’Ie of Mortgage Recording: August 13, )07 Amount claimed due on mortgage on date of notice; $70,107.64 Description the mortgaged premises: Situated in ’i!? Township of Hastings, Barry County, f Tichigan, and are described as: BEGINNING r A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF ACTION 5, TOWNS 3 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY /OUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH, 1085 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE EAST 300 : FET: THENCE NORTH 49 FEET; THENCE A'EST 143.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6.13 •EET: THENCE WEST 40 FEET; THENCE ORTH 12.7 FEET; THENCE WEST 116.5 H'ET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINE; TIENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR lORTH M-43 HIGHWAY, AND ANY OTHER kASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF lECORD. Commonly Known as: 1702 N 1^-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058 The 'idemption period shall be 6 months from 3ie date of such sale, unless determined ■ibandoned in accordance with MCL * 00.3241 a, in which case the redemption ‘^Hiod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600,3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If Hie property is sold at foreclosure s&le under v^hiapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower wilt hr) held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure s ale or to the mortgage holder for damaging ’he property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be I’iscinded b^the foreclosing mortgagee for ”iy reason. In that event, your damages, H any. shall be limited solely to the return ^>f the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less ttian 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for Hie party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: f I/28/2024 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 '-’■version Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248633-4400 319858 ' H-28)(12-19) I r I I HSTIHG® Lilianna Fox Here are the 2024 AIl-Barry County Volleyball First and Second Teams. AH-Barry County Volleyball First Team Emma Duffy, Lakewood: A senior setter running a 6-2 with her senior team­ mate Abby Pickard, Duffy had 220 kills, 628 assists, 347 digs, 27 total blocks and 84 aces on the year. She led her team in assists and aces. Duffy was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White. “Emma Duffy is one of those kids you just couldn’t do without,” head coach Brooke Francisco said. “She is vocally the best leader on the team and she steps up and does whatever is asked..” Liliana Fox, Hastings; A captain and the Saxons’ leadership award winner who was also named all-conference honorable mention in the Interstate-8 as her team’s senior libero. Head coach Erin Slaughter said Fox came on strong especially at the end of the season, which was her second as the Saxons’ libero. She had a team-high 1,033 passes on the season. Brooklyn Harmon, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A senior middle hitter who earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this fall for TK. She led the Trojans in aces with 27 and was good on 92.1 percent of her serves. Harmon hit .271 for the season and finished with 106 kills and 28 blocks. Keirstyn Kokx, Delton Kellogg: A se­ nior middle blocker for the Panthers, she had 196 kills and hit. 172 for the season. She added 35 blocks, including 17 solo blocks. She had 24 aces and connected on 91.9 percent of her serves. She was named first team all-confer­ ence in the SAC Central. Abbigail Pickard, Lakewood: Pickard, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 24-1 U‘ •Ml TO:THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examina­ tion a special assessment roll including all properties located within the Pine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 24-1 that are benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The total project cast is $372,070 (including administrative costs, which is the amount of the assessment roll. The amounts assessed against each prop­ erty on a per owner basis will be $96.12 per year for front lots and $48,06 per year for back lots. The term of the special assessment will be seven years (2025 through 2031 inclusive). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within the district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in each district as the benefit to such parcels bear to the total benefit to all parcels of land in each special as­ sessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Ml on Tuesday December 3,2024 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll and confirm­ ing the roll as submitted, revised or amended. The assessment roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. please TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or rnay file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. Any person objet^ing to the assessment roll shall file his/her objection in writing with the Prairieville Township Clerk before the close of the hearing on the assessment roll. The owners or any person having an interest in real properly vvho protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll, as provided by law. Prairievilte Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids to Rod Goebel, Clerk ^^rairieville Township S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 4904 (269) 623-2664 f i I an all-state setter who recently signed her national letter of intent to join the Northern Kentucky University Women’s Volleyball program, had 494 kills, 585 assists, 355 digs and 39 total blocks on the season to go with 55 aces. She was a four-time all-conference player. “Abby is a phenomenal all-around player as you can see from her stats,” head coach Brooke Francisco said. “Since her freshman year she has ran a 6-2 and her career stats are something that is hard to come by. She had over 2,500 assists, over 1,000 kills and over 1,000 digs.” Reece Ritsema, Thomapple Kellogg: Asophomore middle hitter for TK. Ritse­ ma was named all-conference honorable mention in the OK Gold Conference. Ritsema had 97 kills on the season and 13 blocks while hitting . 178. Clare Wesolowski, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior setter did a little bit of everything for her team finishing with 597 assists, 265 digs, 9 blocks, 53 kills and 48 aces while serving at a 95.5 percent clip. She hit. 151 for the season. Wesolowski was named first team all-conference in the SAC Central this season and earned all-region honors. She surpassed 1,000 varsity assists this fall. J -t tL f I A •i* SIB = e a !/• si it Bss’sa IS «< « All-Barry County Volleyball Second Team *< f1 Audrey Burpee, Maple Valley: A sophomore middle, Burpee was named honorable mention all-conference in the Big 8 Conference this season. She had 21 kills, 29 aces, 64 digs and two blocks for the Lions. Head coach Timara Wehr said Burpee was a very important player to her team, and there weren’t many Lion rallies where Burpee didn’t get a hand on the ball. The Lion coach expects to see Burpee’s role expand in future seasons. Camyla Copelin, Lakewood: Copelin led the Lakewood team in digs this sea­ son with 366 while playing an attacking position as a sophomore. She finished with 174 kills as well as 55 assists and 39 aces. Copelin was an honorary captain for the Vikings and a first team all-confer­ ence award winner in the CAAC White. She is technically a setter, but with Abby and Emma we needed her to attack. She is very undersized at herposition, but she does not play like it. She takes care of the ball for us and plays phenomenal defense.” Johanna Duits, Lakewood: A freshman middle for the Vikings, Duits had 171 kills and 47 total blocks on the season. She was named all-conference honorable mention in the CAAC White. “Johanna is definitely a most improved player for us as a freshman, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of her high school career will bring. By the last game of the season she was a force to be reckoned with. Even a team like South Christian struggled to stop her. Her arm is heavy and she is really starting to read her attackers to be a successful blocks,” coach Francisco said. Alexa Eden, Thomapple Kellogg: The Trojans’junior libero, Eden was second on her team in aces for the season and served successfully over 90 percent of the time. Eden closed the year with 221 digs. Rylee Foreman, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ freshman libero led her team with 388 digs and had the best serve receive rating on her team at 1.81, Foreman had 24 aces on the season and connected on 92.7 percent of her serves while eai ning honorable mention all-conference in the SAC Central. Riley Gurtowsky, Hastings: The Saxons’junior setter in her first varsity season led her team in assists and serving percentage. Head coach Erin Slaughter said Gurtowsky is a good leader on the court and a positive voice on her team. Gurtowsky had 26 aces, 285 assists and 38 kills heading into the postseason. Rachael Hewitt, Hastings: Hewitt upped her game to play all the way around tor the Saxons in her senior sea­ son. She was a team captain and won the Saxon team’s MVP award. Hewitt led her team in kill percentage. She had 34 aces and 206 kills heading into her team’s district tournament com­ petition. McKenna Hoebeke, Thornapple Kel­ logg: A junior outside hitter/defensive specialist for the Trojans. Hoebeke had 87 kills, 114 digs and 20 aces on the year for the TK team. ♦ • * L»’ Ty:3JS W sistf aarii** Cl n« AHbjCib? bnW I ruTM SJ bbirifeaih^aaE'j ^•lisssjEaji^sai^. ts^ifehttoc :x25t3’^^?*'ac 4 M Ms:i£^»:nesu I :os3iaai^3^ii s SISSI w .<saiah®tssB»ElK jhEfesrei i]3B2E£ (09 ( ♦ ♦ ^^^xaitteanofi fiffibisaa Kicrt'. sere 4 •> « • \ k Sts ft .17 ’link used ■ wq a \ j I i I .K ^'1 >» % I I ft .'!s S' 1) ♦ s ^■'4 Wit'S V, ■' N t 5. 1 ’A •x I*. * " *1 V. W'S H A'S' tsi k 13 ♦ ♦ V �WWW HastingsBonner com THE KASTMGS banker Thursday, November 28, 2024 all-barry county r c % fall 11 r 4 2024 Most of the county soccer squads .500 or better Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a competitive varsity boys’ soccer season around Barry County. Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings and Lakewood all had winning records. Delton Kellogg finished the year right at .500, Maple Valley had a handful of wins and the Barrv County Christian boys beat a couple of those county foes and had one of their best seasons ever. Lakewood had the lone postseason victory from among the five MH SA A member schools in the county, getting a bit of revenge for an early season loss against Capital Area Activities Conference rival Portland. Thal early season loss to the Raiders and a lough 1 -1 draw with another conference rival. ' Head '^oflntv Ionia, wereall that kept the Vikings from’ leaa tot 8 • a CAAC While Championship as the Mickey Jiles Vikings beat all the teams that finished fl) in the top half of the final conference goals and 8 assists and was the team’s standings with them - Eaton Rapids, - Lake number two scorer. '-”53 Lansing Sexton and Lansing Catholic. Coach LeVeque said Losonsky was The Lakewood team closed the year his team’s best shooter and an outstand­ with 12 wins. Thomapple Kellogg and *‘,**^“1 ing passer, and he was capable of being Hastings both had ten victories. The one of the top goalies around had the Vi­ £F Trojans look on a new challenge in the kings* not needed his skills on the field. reworked OK Gold Conference that was Jackson MacKenzie, Lakewood: A se­ still headed by a South Christian team nior leader in the midfield for Lakewood. that ran to a 12-0 league record. MacKenzie led the Lakewood team with The Trojans battled well in their post­ 13 goals and had nine assists. season exit, a loss to a Grand Rapids “In club, he is more of an assist hcaj Christian team that reached the semi­ and more of a secondary scorer,” coach finals of the MHSAA Division 2 State LeVeque said. “With our teftm, he had to ...5^ team and sheZ Tournament before falling in a shootout. take it a little more and change his game The Barry County Christian boys put nxiSi^ to be a leading scorer for us.” HBt!) together a 17-4-1 overall season and won Kelvin Nevins-Davis, Maple Valley: the regular season championship in their An all-region and all-conference player Great Lakes 6 Conference. for the Lions as a freshman this fall. Here are the 2024 All-Barry County '^•«®ftrencehonai,ie X?!!’ His combination of size, speed and weraT ■ ’ * asi Boys’ Soccer First and Second Teams. skill made him one of the Lions’ top omim All-Barry County her team’s scoring threats all season long. Boys* Soccer Keygan Robinson, Barry County AhhioJK^iL n First Team ®®P®’Tok«pandinfiiK^ Christian: A senior forward, Robinson Troy Acker, Lakewood; A senior de­ scored 29 goals and had 30 assists on fender for the Vikings and also his team’s the season for the Eagles. Isiitltteiwlimiijkj PRAIRIEVILLE torn® third-leading scorer with nine goals. Coach Schultz said . ’’ Keygan is key "’•WwftiihjwgaK A n outslandi ng de fender and I eader on BARRY COUimilCHW to our offense. He is our play-maker, the back-line for Lakewood, who could l^cisopbrnSbU and isn’t a selfish player as he leads the NOTICE OF PUBLIC H» »Tifa 174 tills as »t0 as 5i m transition to the attack when the Vikings team in assists.” needed to push forward. j^accsOpeiffli ’ a sahooGopaffc Nate Shoemaker, Thomapple Kel­ M ASSESSMENT ROLLfMEUKE Simeon Biltawi,Thomapple Kellogg: logg: A junior leader in the middle of A senior leader on the attack for the me PLANT CONTROL PMISPEl enKrndwEiltieCAOk the Trojan defense. He was a big part of Trojans and an outstanding distributor the Trojans ’ five shut outs this season. ^lieislecU'ascoixd ASSESSMENT DISTRICIffiW of the ball, he had to handle more of a A threat pushing forward and on set AU^'nlEiiiDaKKdaibfii scoring load this season. pieces, Shoemaker had five goals and Biltawi closed the season with seven 8ENTS AND PROPERTY OB Of fStW® one assist. goals and 14 assists. He was involved in P BARRY COUNTY, MW*»B All-Barry County 60 percent of the Trojan goals. I oflkMllWISWF^ Boys ’ Soccer SSONS: Vojtech Brtnik, Hastings: A foreign defense’ Second Team exchange student who stepped in and JohamDiitxbb’wi^'*" Bradley Cushing. Maple Valley: An ENOIKE that the TowisrSje^®*^ filled the goalkeeping spot for the all-conference and all-district performer Saxons. for the Lions on the attack throughout fej m ihe office of the Coach Mall Hokanson felt lucky to Shett'asnaraedalkcnfcwt® ” ®' his junior season this fall. sment roll include ^ni roil have Brtnik who helped the Saxon team W.'K mention is iie CAAC Cushing proved one of the Lions’ top record five shut outs this season. Plant Control scorers and top distributors of the ball. Jayce Curtis, Thomapple Kellogg: yefed by the proposK^jjjsSdteP^ Juan Aguiar, Thomapple Kellogg; A fetal*’ A combination of power and skill in senior fullback for TK, used his com­ the midfield for TK during his senior bination of speed and skill to help the assessment disWJJ^jjsjyoefi^ ‘di int 'J campaign. Trojans to five shut outs this season. Curtis had four goals and three assists Mason Chivis, Thomapple Kellogg; ^esbmateofcostsJ^jtf^^sM on the season. A key young attacker for the Trojans in Myles Hatton. Delton Kellogg: A big, his sophomore season. 5372,070 quick senior attacker who controlled Chivis closed the year with five goals things on the oll'ensive end for the Pan­ and three assists. thers before being slowed by an injury etermofth^^^ Will Grant, Lakewood: A senior center oftheJ^ late in the season. midfielder who took on a defensive role ^elusive). J Hatton was named honorable men­ al limes too for the Vikings. He had a tion all-conference in the SAC Valley handful ofgoalsand a handful of assists. this fall. Troy Hokanson, Hastings: A senior midfielder, who is very, very competi­ tive according to coach Hokanson, his RUTLAND CHARTER father. RjIeefiSk'*; TOWNSHIP Troy had 14 goals and a team-high 11 assists on the season Tyler Howland. Delton Kellogg: An NOTICE OF emerging talent for the Panther team as a junior this fall. BOARD OF REVIEW Howland was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the SAC Valley. Pursuant to provisions in MCL Mickey Jiles. Hastings: Jiles lied for 211.7cc (19), MCL 211.7b, MCL the Saxon team lead with 14 goals while 211.7u and MCL 211.53b, the Board also competing with the Saxon varsity 4S of Review will meet on Tuesday, football team as its kicker, ' “His size, his strength and that in December 10 2024 at 10:00 a.nii .J combination with his soccer IQ make in the office of the Assessor at Rut­ eiesld him such a good player,” coach Hokan­ land Charter Township Hall. 2461 son said. Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan to irinfl Isaiah Lamphere. Barry County 1 consider appeals related to Principle jSiJsl**? 4! ; Christian: A junior attacker, Lamphere Residence Exemptions, Disabled set a new school record with 51 goals Veterans Exemptions, Poverty Ex­ R«* this season and he had 20 assists on the emptions and to Correct Qualified year too. I TIsaiah is a natural offensive player, Errors. ygnt head coach Justin Schultz said. “He has an ability to see cracks in the defense and oe^' Dennis McKelvey, Assessor ^es advantage of it with his speed and ^To* RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP dnbbling skills. 2461 Heath Road Lukas Losonsky, Lakewood: A forHastings, MI 49058 ? eign exchange student who commanded (269) 948-2194 he center midfield throughout the seaI son for the Vikings. He finished with 12 Si 5^ Si: "w« ■4^ w-' s* sAssa g'"' «*lltle^ “2:? T He *as all over the field and hardly came out of games." coach LeVeque He could step back and player swccf^r for us whenev er wc needed him to ^d he could play forward. He is a lireless worker and he played whatever to in each game. Blake Hardy. Thomapple Kellogg; A senior playing who took care of his role for the Trojan learn all season and scored one goal. Jonathan Hawkes, Barr> County Lhrislian: The Eagles’ senior stopper in the defensive end. He still tallied three goals and three assists this fall too. Jonathan is as different breed of soccer player. He’s one of the toughest, most determined players I have ever coached,” coach Schultz said. Keegan Hill, Delton Kellogg: Ajunior who became a critical player for the Panthers as the fall progressed. Cooper Hokanson, Hastings: A fresh­ man midfielder for the Saxons whose speed and skill should help his squad for years lo come. He got off to a fast start with two goals in the season opener for Hastings, and continue on as one of his team’s top scorers. Dan Jensen, Hastings; Ajunior. Jensen turned into a leader along the Saxons’ defensive line this fall. A former varsity goalkeeper, Jensen got the chance to gel out in the field this fall and it made the Saxon team tougher overall. Noah Lilley, Barry County Christian: A senior goalkeeper, Lilley had a huge season in net for the Eagles with 172 saves and six shut outs. “Noah is a natural athletes. He has an instinct as a goalie that I've personally only seen in a few players ... he has kept us in games and has many times been the linchpin to us winning,” coach Schultz said. Jordan Rowley, Thonupple Kellogg: An outstanding defender for TK in his senior season. He helped lead the TK team lo five shut outs. Rowley had three goals and five assists. Rowley*s throw-ins were a ma­ jor weapon for the Trojan team in the offensive end. Robert Schilz, Maple Valley; Schilz was a leader for the Maple Valley de­ fense once again this fall as a senior. Schilz was named all-conference in the Big 8 conference and all-district in Division 4 this season. John Sinclair, Delton Kellogg: A senior for the Panthers w ho also earned honorable mention alt-conference in the SAC Valley this season. Evan Stampfler. Delton Kellogg; A freshman who proved a key contributor for the Panthers in his first varsity fall. 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Delton Kellogg/Hastings diving coach Todd Bates had freshman Aubrey Yarger practicing her reverse I '/2 dive again and again before the start of the finals of the diving competition at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’Swimming and Diving Finals Sat­ urday at the Oakland University Aquatic Center in Auburn Hills. Yarger said Bates had her practice the dive about ten times. By the end she wasn’t sure it was helping. She thought the dive might be getting a little worse with each practice attempt. Tlien the competition started and she nailed it. Through five preliminary dives Fri­ day, three semifinal dives Friday and then three finals dives on Saturday, Yarger went back and forth with East Lansing senior Bronwyn Minnick, the only girl to best her at regionals this season. And after 11 dives, Yarger won the state championship by finishing 1.9 points better than Minnick. “They were neck and neck the entire time,” Bates said. “In three different instances they were .05 apart, and that is mathematically the closed you can be in diving. I definitely got a couple of gray hairs this weekend. They were just right there back and forth.” That duo was almost 25 points better than anyone else in the competition. Yarger won with a final score of 367.30 points and Mirmick closed her final high school competition with a score of 365.40. Yarger capped off her com­ petition with a front 2 */2 which she was fairly pleased with. “It is insane. I don’t even know how to explain it,” Yarger said of being a state champion. “Like, so much stuff went down and it’s just so exciting.” “I was in the lead after the first eight, and then it got to the first dive Saturday and she was like ten points ahead of me, and I was like oh, crap. That’s it. I’m dead meat. Then we got to the last dive and my name was at the top of the leaderboard, and I was like holy crap, 1 just won state.” Minnick really hit her ninth dive to start the finals competition Saturday to build a bit of a lead, even with Yarger’s excellent reverse 1 */2, but Yarger had a solid final two dives and Minnick wasn’t quite as clean to close out the competi­ tion. Minnick closed with a reverse 1 *4 of her own, which didn’t score as well as Yarger’s had earlier. “The reverse 1 */2 is the dive that really kind of did it for her,” Bates said. “I tell my divers that all the time. You need to have a good reverse I '/a, because most don’t and that often is the difference in a meet. It can come down to that one single dive. That was the case [at the finals.] That was her ninth dive.” Yarger said she was also really happy with her inward 1 !/2, her penultimate dive of Friday’s semifinals. Bates got to help Yarger between ses­ sions, but not between each dive because he was among the panel ofcoachesjudging the event. Typically, he’d love to be able to talk to his divers between rounds, but he said “with Aubrey I wasn’t too concerned about that because she is just so seasoned. She has been diving since she was seven, and she has been in a lot of way bigger meets than this, even though this is the biggest you can get in qn • •n "T'" Portage Central 136, Birmingham Groves 109, Midland Dow 104, Grosse Pointe North 102, Byron Center 100 and South Lyon East 87 in the top ten. Mercy had the team of sophomore Campbell Shore, senior Mackenzie Conway, freshman Ella Hafner and sophomore Avery Tack win the 200-yard freestylerelay in 1 minute35.l9seconds and the team of Tack, sophomore Leah Greaves, Hafner and Shore win the 400yard freestyle relay in 3:29.07. A Mercy team was also second in the 200-yard medley relay to start the finals. Ann Arbor Skyline sophomore Adri­ enne Schadler won the 200-yard free­ style in 1:48.79, defending her freshman year state title in that race, and she also won the 500-yard freestyle in 4:54.41. Fenton senior Tess Heavner took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:01.07 and the 100-yard backstroke in 54.20 seconds - defending state titles from 2023 in both those races. Yarger was one of three freshmen to win an individual event. Shore took the 100-yard freestyle in 51.41 and Midland Dow freshman Amelia Malarz won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:03.18. The chase for state title number two starts soon “Obviously, you want to keep building their list. Perfect what they have and see if you can add some more difficult dives to their list,” Bates said ofYarger’s future. “That will be our goal. She has got some bigger dives, they weren’t on point during this high school season so we decided to back out. We took one of them away, and we already made an agreement that as soon as state was over we were going to get back on that dive.” I L a lU! ON Ml- •• J i, ' 1 I e 1 k.| ■ 4I . I. kif I ?Sf! ri.4 I 1 < 1 ‘A r I 4 I I •' V /r^ rz. z 9 'll 1 k '... i b .< I L JcJH ?> • r T »• I di M •* f I - 4 1 «> 1 «* u w 4^ Delton Kellogg/Hastings freshman Aubrey Yarger (center) celebrates winning the state championships in the diving competition at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls Swimming and Diving Finals Saturday inside the Oakland University Aquatic Center in Auburn Hills. Photo provided high school, but she has been competing Yarger said the atmosphere at big in Nationals since she was nine. national diving competitions is a lot dif­ “I’ve taken her all over the country ferent than the high school finals though. trying to find good competition for her. There is all the quiet time between dives For so long here in Michigan, she didn’t and then the polite applause after each get beat ‘til like last year. We’re talking attempt. Those diving competitions like for seven years she never lost a meet. aren’t typically accompanied by swim I wanted her to actually get beat, put races too. her up against better divers so she could ‘it was so loud,” Yarger said. “I mostly aspire to those people.” warmed up while the swimmers were Bates said Yarger is a really fierce competing. Their cheers were so loud. competitor, and she really didn’t like not " The music was loud. It was so hype, winning events. The challenges seem to The people I was competing against are have paid off though. Yarger said she always the sweetest. It is such a good missed advancing through the 1-meter atmosphere.” board competition at an AAU Red, White The diving competition started with and Blue qualifier, and spurred on by that 36 participants Friday. After five dives disappointment she came back and won the field was cut down to the top 20. the 3-meter competition. Those 20 divers got three more dives in “Really, I think it all came down to the semifinals before the field was cut experience,” Bates said. “[Yarger] has down to 16 for Saturday’s finals. The been diving longer and she has been in top eight closed the competition on the a lot of big meets.” state medal stand. Even having some experience from The four girls behind Yarger in the her freshman year paid off. Yarger said final standings were all seniors. Portage she got stressed out a little between day Central’s Kiara Olmstead was third one and day two ofthe’Southwestem and with a score of 340.75 ahead of Livonia Central Michigan Conference Champi­ Churchill’s Sadie Yessler 338.80 and onship this fall being tasked with picking Midland’s Avery Miller 334.15. The the walk-out song for the divers to come other three state medalists were Holly out to before the start of the finals com­ junior Riley Hummel, Byron Center petition. The thought of getting to walk junior Kenzie Schichtel and Northview out to the song of her choosing inspired sophomore Katelyn Allen. her to really want to be in the lead after The 20 points Yarger earned had the day one at Oakland. And this time she Delton Kellogg/Hastings program 20th had her tune all ready for the stale finals overall in the final team standings. should she get that chance again.- Petty Farmington Hills Mercy won the MH­ Wap’s “Trap Queen.” SAA L.P. Division 2 Girls’ Swimming She had that song all selected and the and Diving Championship with 375.5 verse she really wanted to hear in the points. Grosse Pointe South was second middle even before she’d made it through with 255 points ahead of Birmingham regionals to qualify for the state finals. Seaholm 244, Ann Arbor Skyline 137, ■ SECOND Continued from Page 9 had four fouls in the first half and eventually fouled out in the sec­ ond. Senior forward Trey Hilton was on the bench in foul trouble much ofthe night too. Brice Lloyd had four fouls in the end. Kelley’s presence in the paint was big for TK with Ploeg and Hilton sidelined. One of the finest offen­ sive possessions of the bailgame came midway through the second half, with the Trojans working the ball to Kelley for a good look in the post for two points that put TK in front 35-32 at the time. “We had five guys in foul trou­ ble. Five guys. I said, that’s the thing that our teams do - we build it on a system if it’s one man down, the next man up,” Garber said. “We have a deep enough bench this year where we can play ten guys, and we will, and we did. If we have to then that’s what we'II do, and they stepped up great. They stepped up for Lucas and Trey and Ben, Brice and Jude.’' The TK boys return to action with a trip to Plainwell Tuesday, Dec. 3. Lakewood is at home for its first five games ofthe season including a visit from Belding Tuesday, Dec. 3, and the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division open­ er against Charlotte Dec. 6. -ap,* • The Michigan Mandolin Orchestra Plays Songs of the Season! December 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Green Street Church An Offering Will Be Received for Community Food Needs i I st: 1 I I ». I I' r r ■ I I. 4 ' J >; f » J'« •J I ri'! r. 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PIERCEFIELD AND WMU INTO NCAA tourney k r • VJ PAGE 9 PAGES 10-11 I J7 if ♦ I 4 j .’ ■ .'‘V A UBi] k A I'. i > IJ -r DELTON AVENGES TOUGH JANUARY DEFEAT AT VALLEY PAGE 12 a■ • > f J i { THE HASTINGS :I I BANN VOL. 170, NO. 32 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 -•bl ■'..ip- Thursday, December 5, 2024 www.HasfingsBanner.com a b Emergency radio coverege improves across county as two new towers go online Molly Macleod 1. i J < fj Crews worked to disassemble a 475-foot state-owned emergency communications tower on Swift Road west of Nashville on Tuesday. A new and improved tower will be constructed in its place. Photos by Molly Macleod nected to the state’s existing radio system, will lessen the load on the county’s other towers and improve connectiv­ ity. For the first time ever, the added towers will allow Barry County law enforcement, EMS and fire crews to communicate on the same network. Lehman added that while the two towers are making a large impact in improving emergen­ cy communications, there is still more work to be done. In a perfect world, Lehman said, the county would add three to four more towers. “There is still significant work being done at the nation­ al site. We don’t own that site, the State of Michigan does,” Lehman said. “Actually, the legacy site, or tower, there is Editor Emergency communications across the county are improv­ ing as two new 800 MHz radio towers have come online. The two towers are located in Hastings and Middleville, Barry County’s two largest population centers. Barry County Central Dispatch Director Stephanie Lehman gave an update on the towers at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole meeting. “As of Nov. 20, both the towers are live,” said Lehman. “We have improved radio coverage tremendously across Barry County.” The towers, which are con- in the process of being decon­ structed, and a new tower is going up in its place.” The aging state-owned tower, located on Swift Road near the border of Castleton and Maple Grove townships, is 475 feet tall. Lehman said it was origi­ nally constructed in 1999. Crews were seen working to disassemble the tower this week, aided by help from a large crane. A few daring workers were seen scaling the tower on Tuesday. Once disassembly is finished, crews will put together a new and improved tower. The new tower will take about a week to construct. Like its predeces­ sor, the new tower will stretch 475 feet into the air and will serve not only Barry County but also Eaton and Calhoun counties. The Michigan State Police Post 11 also has equipment at the site, which aided in over­ loading the old tower’s sys­ tems, Lehman said. “There were issues there with every piece of the tower, including structural and the foundation. The foundation is a big component when a tower is overloaded. So all pieces of that tower needed to have some sort of remediation,” said Lehman. Though the state no longer builds towers, Lehman said conversations were had after remediation estimates for the site on Swift Road came in with a price floor of $1 million. See RADIO on 4 t ! I Barry County COA announces capital campaign kickoff for new building McManus prepares to step aside after 30 years as county planning director ■Donations will be matched through Dec. 31 Molly Macleod Editor Giving Tuesday capped off several days of holiday spending this week on a charitable note. The Barry County Commission on Aging marked the day by kicking off its capital campaign for the construction of a new COA build­ ing. An anonymous community donor will match dollar-for-dollar all contri­ butions made to the campaign between now and Dec. 31 Barry County Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny spoke about the campaign Idckoff at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting. She said the new building will serve a growing popula­ tion of seniors in Barry County. “Our population is growing, and we’re seeing that our older adults are outnumbering even our minor chil­ dren,” said Ziny. With Barry County’s aging popu­ lation growing, so too is the need for space for seniors to gather. “The new facility will give us one more space to do that,” said Ziny. A new COA building has been a priority for the county for several years now as the current building on Woodlawn Avenue ages and falls into disrepair. The proposed facility would be located adjacent to Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe assisted living facility on McKeown Road in Hastings. The COA would share a kitchen and common areas with Harvest Pointe, leading to a cost sav- • (■villlllll 11018 ■04070 It VM ( m A. I i Sil ,I GmW Wil have CBi^nwtor iPspanaerM coffM^aatmar f "J Celling wHi have acoustic panels to help absorb sound k' ings for both organizations that would not be available without collaboration. The space sharing will save hun­ dreds of thousands in construction costs, Ziny said. The new building would give expanded space to the COA and allow for Meals on Wheels to be moved in-house. Additionally, the new design will expand the COA’s room for Adult Day Service for those with Alzheimer’s and other memory issues. Exercise and fitness areas will be nearly doubled, and dining, seating and visiting areas will be expanded. Ziny said the new COA building will have an outdoor green space for openair activities, socialization and enter­ tainment. Organizers have been diligent throughout the planning process of the project. Local construction bids are being made now, with interviews for subcontractors slated for as early as January. Ziny said she hopes to break ground on the facility as soon as this spring. I think it’s really important that this really is a community project. We do See COA on 2 Spend it here. Keep it here. r •w * PAGE 2 s «•* w « V te; ss "•w * SUBSCRIBE J J J * c *** C INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM W I YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE ? 4 w.l _____ ------------ M " SI 7V ' I I I L LO31O‘*^52‘ 12^8^ k: 1 .4—• THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 yr SHOP LOCAL r ►• ‘ V I ■ '1 . A ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I, 1/ .i ,i . Jr >*• 9 L•'I ■» in Lighting wilt be combination of Oecorallve and canned - with dimmable switches A rendering of the dining room planned for the proposed Barry County Commission on Aging building. The new building, once constructed, will offer expanded and updated facilities, image provided HASTINGS TURNS FESTIVE THIS WEEKEND WITH JINGLE & MINGLE 3 9" When Jim McManus came to work for Barry County in January 1993, his first job was as a geo­ graphic information systems technician. He was given the assignment to map die county and digitize the properties within it. They had no base maps for the county. They had nothing. We had to map everything from the tax rolls, using our map info GIS sys­ tem,” McManus said. “We literally had to hand-draw all tlie parcels, and we digitized them into the computer, and then we had to add the plats and the roads and all the other pieces of information.” At times, the mapping process became an around-the-clock opera­ tion, McManus recalls. “I would come in on certain days and work 12 hours, and the other person would work at night because we only had two machines. Dave (Shinaveir, information technology and GIS director al the time) would work See DIRECTOR on 3 J * * * •r- Greg Chandler Staff Writer i I �,1^ . ZTZ cO’^ ir'p X’ A- - I fT J’ 2 s Thursday, December 5, 2024 WWW L>^ Jrt -I? I I THE HASTINGS BAHHER . .Zv I I * »« I HastingsBanner.com Hastings turns festive this weekend with Jingie & Mingle visitors can pet the reindeer. That runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The entire event kicks off with the manger lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, which will illuminate ±e nativity scene set up on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. That evening, Mayor Dave Tossava will light the Christmas tree and help to crown this year’s Jingle & Mingle prince and princess. Throughout the event, Bany County Transit will bring out the Holly Trolley for the first time this season, providing rides around town in the festive trolley. Rides are avai lable 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Jingle & Mingle also features carriage rides, Santa’s workshop, where kids can make crafts, a free family Christmas movie, face painting and more. A full list of events can be found at hastingsjingleandmingle.com. Jayson fiussa Contributing Writer The Christmas season doesn’t start in earnest around Hastings until the Jingle & Mingle hits. This year’s installment of the annual Christ­ mas extravaganza kicks off on Friday night and goes through Sunday. The famiiy-friendly event is designed to bring visitors downtown to Hastings and pa­ tronize local businesses at one of the most cru­ cial selling times of the year. The list of events for Jingle & Mingle is extensive and organizers stress the fact that all of them are free. Visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas parade and a reindeer petting zoo are some of the mar­ quee activities at this loaded event. The jolly man in red will be visiting wi± kids from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Under The Sun, located at 131 West State Street. The Hastings Rotary Christmas Parade is slated for 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and will travel down State Street. The reindeer petting zoo will set up shop at the comer of State Street and Jefferson where w 1.! J 1^' If ’ X/* I > If 1 » 4 1* I >• «» < Ui c 5 ■ K* I k A manger lighting kicks of Jingle and Mingle every year. File photo by Hunter McLaren ■* [1115 •* 9 A t t k Community foundation collaboration continues to bring affordable, single-family homes to the area I Hl fl I '...s»1 I*"* 1 I k • • *! i ( I Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer the heating and cooling, it’s highly ener­ gy efficient so the energy bills tend to be affordable, as well,” Gettys continued. Financing is where the Barry Com­ munity Foundation comes into play. Utilizing its Barry County Revolving Loan Fund, known as Invest Barry, the Foundation provides the builder with the necessary funding to build the homes. The Foundation does not look to make any sort ofprofit ofT ofthe eventual sale of the homes but uses the money recouped to fund the next project. “Basically, what we’re doing is just like a bank would do with a construction Ioan,” Gettys said. The Foundation also acquires the land on which the homes are built. In this case, it is two parcels of land along East State Street. They are focused on in-fill construction, which leverages either underutilized or vacant land. Gettys said her organization is always looking for prospects. ‘ A program and process used to bring a newly constructed home to Nashville last year is now in motion to do the same for Hastings. Through a collaboration between the Barry Community Foundation and local builder Jason Tietz of J. Scott Builders, two homes are being constructed on East State Street in Hastings, which are specif­ ically designed as an affordable housing option available to anyone interested. These are called “shuffle homes” be­ cause they are designed and built specifi­ cally with affordability in mind. Not only are shuffle homes made to be affordable, even during times when home prices are soaring, but they’re also intended to be accessible to seniors and those with dis­ abilities. This is a population that faces an additional barrier to home ownership. Shuffle homes are single-family struc­ tures that are constructed ,pn concrete or similar at-grade foundalioris. These “If there was any land owner that was thinking ‘Gosh, I’d like to participate in this project,’ we are always looking for parcels that already have the infra­ structure taken care of— the water, the sewer,” she said. “We’re looking to do in-fill mostly. It’s been lucrative as far as the end user.” The process of funding and building a shuffle home has played out once already down in Nashville, where new home construction has been largely non-existent for decades. The Barry Community Foundation worked with J. Scott Build- one-story, 1,000-square-foot homes do not have an attic or crawlspace and are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They’re also equipped with a two-car garage. “(J. Scott Builders) has the absolute best blueprint for this,” said Bonnie Gettys,, president and CEO of the Barry Community Foundation. “(The homes) use all ofthe standard-sized windows and it uses standard doors. We’re not putting marble or high-end finishes but they are not low-end, either. They’re built to last. “All of the equipment they put in like ers to construct a shuffle home that was ni 4 •• I L -V 1 I I F*i n 1 A t .1, I M 1 iv A S T *1 ff;» r V4 I 4 B * b 1 i 1 A r l.v I: \tt3^ J 1 -1 f IfiS* i s c < r I 40 i 0 I I asEis *<sr. t * ,J» ■ 4> > ^•** « 7. ✓ 4 **T >•> J* is®'-'®’ ll - Ir >*^r* * , * .w- jaig::^rt I *k • »A A -i. 2m9^ BARRY r-i *■ 3 I FOUNDATION i 1 iT « S«h'4? -p£^llJffS03S jrt COMMUNITY i I i 1 * A ATTAINABLE a ATIOBDABU HOUSING FOB ALL r. .'Al* 1 4 ««A. • r* • « ** r X 1 t > » J>’ S OlliEtlW *?!• rr* '*d ' f' Z • r ' a ‘ 1' • rA ''i-‘*. ;V 4 I V fOfteooo.fOftMm*’ fOfttwiB. / /. r I’X Two "shufflo homes" are being constructed on East State Street in Hastings through a collaboration between the Barry Community Foundation and J. Scott Builders. The homes are designed to be an affordable housing option for young couples, elderly homeowners or those with disabilities. Photo provided by Chelsey Foster I J saEttesiE- ffiiiESB®* ntsstfeite Wn^fsarai^ iKBSar&s aJJaitsSns^ eventually sold to a young couple for $180,000. The Community Foundation isaiaieiCT A -‘T: i SRXi&sssi Shiascat i i 1 I* J ’C3a * Wi± a variety of high-density hous­ d ing projects currently in ±e works in recuperated most of its investment but ended up issuing a grant of around $2,500 to cover its small losses. “We’re ok with that — we're really ok with that,” Gettys said. “We’re not into it to make a profit. We’re mission-driven,” she added. Shuffle homes are just one of the many different options that area developers can utilize to release the pressure valve on what has proven to be a massive shortage ofhousing in Hastings and Barry County — especially affordable housing. ^3ijX2j'v^ Hastings, Gettys said that there is still Glb^Zsn progress to be made in this crucial area of the community. iia^ J'aGfls ®39Xi?3Cii«^3. “Jennifer Heinzman (president and >5 •Me? CEO of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development) just counted and there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 900 units (in He the works). That’s mostly density apart­ ments. That sounds like a lot, but it’s not. It’s just the beginning — the tip of the > iceberg,” Gettys said. HASTINGS PGISFOHMING COA ARK aNnU Continued from Page 1 Professional Events want to look for those local contractors to be involved because, at the end of the day, it’s going to take all of us to build it, physically and financially,” Ziny said. Local contractors will be favored when it comes to accepting bids, Ziny said. So far, around $1.5 million has been raised through private donations for the new building. Until the bid process is over, Ziny said she is hesitant to make an estimate of the facility’s total cost. “We’ve been fundraising behind the 1 I SOLD OUT i I * Cluis'Unas wiUi Jolui Bern’ | Sal, 12/14/241 roopni Lobby open Wednesdays Kuig's Brass ChrisUnas Concert I Fii, 12/20/241 "oopni 5-7pm for in person ticket safes Tiekels: haslings-ludus. eoni 269-818-2492 Other Events (closed 11/27) mis EaU Play 11P22/24. eoopm | u/23/24.2:o()pni Is ^7-()()pin US Collage (ioncerl | I’liur, | z:()()pin Jazz CJuisPnas | Mon, 12/9/241 roopiii > ■M z. • MS Btind (.oiiccTl | I'lic, 12/10/241 Toopni ¥ SL Kose Christinas Pla\'y I'ri 1’1'1.12/13/24 6:3()pni scenes, as I’ve mentioned before, but we’re at the point where we want to get the community involved and are asking the public to support us,” said Ziny. Contributions made from now until Dec. 31 will have their impacts dou­ bled, thanks to the matching donor. 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A plumber was called to come early Thursday morning, but before he could fix the backup, the library’s water softener system flushed overnight, causing a massive backup and flooding in the library’s downstairs work area. No items in the library’s collection were harmed, however, the flooding and remediation efforts caused extensive damage to the downstairs workroom. Addi­ tionally, all items that were stored downstairs, which include copy machines, shelving and the library’s servers, had to be rushed upstairs after flooding was discovered Thursday morning. Because the backup may have contained sewage, potentially contaminated carpels and drywall were tom out. The cost of remediating all the damage could total upwards of $20,000, said Edelman. Vandalism is the suspected cause of the backup Ma terials that didn’t belong were forced into the toilets including condoms. Edelman said foreign materials shoved into toilets caused an earlier, less severe backun in October. Despite the setback, library staff worked hard last week to get things back in order. The staff has worked hard to recover from floodin caused by vandalism and we are reopening several dav^ vandalism incident K * - rI 1 It?; sooner than expected,’’ HPL staff wrote on Facebook this week. “The library is thankful for the community’s patience support, and understanding during this unexoected closure,” HPL wrote. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to reach out to the Hastings Police Department • J'’ Wk Mi.,. a IT- J J I T1 /»! L • •> - resort on Gun Lake. “He’s bringing in 500 events a year. That kind of economic engine for the t Gun Lake area is incredible,” he said. “It’s leading to more growth over there. , There’s more things happening. To be part of that has it’s happened all the ‘.f. way through, I think is (amazing).” J '■ -WE But navigating that development l ' ''MB hasn’t always been easy, as some pro­ posals to expand the resort ran into opposition from neighbors. “It’s never easy. When you have big change, there’s always going to be those conflicts, but change happens, Jim McManus wrapping up his final and you want to make it the best it can days as Barry County's planning be, and you want the product to come director. He has served nearly 32 years out the best it can be,” McManus said. with the county. Photo by Greg Chandler McManus also points to the expansion of the Gilmore Car Museum in Delton, which was aided by the establishment of the Southwest Barry County Sewer Continued from Page 1 Authority, and the development of the and go interact between us. We went Moo-Ville creamery and ice cream shop in Maple Grove Township as examples non-stop,” he said. It took a little more than a year of creating “places of destination” with­ to complete the mapping project. A in the county. few months later, in August 1994, “They are tourist attractions. They are McManus got a much larger assign­ the kind of iconic keepsakes that you ment - he was hired as the county’s want to create, I think, from a planning planning and zoning administrator, perspective,” he said. after the previous administrator, John McManus also played a leading role Gates, had been fired. in the establishment of the Carbon Thirty years later, McManus is retir­ Green BioEnergy ethanol plant on ing from his role in charge of planning M-66 near Lake Odessa, working with and zoning for the county. His retire­ state officials to get that area designat­ ment will take effect later this month. ed as a renaissance zone. He told commissioners at a committee “We partnered with Ionia of the whole meeting Tuesday that Jan. County, (Michigan Department of 4 would have marked 32 years with the Transportation), Woodland Township county from the day he started his job ... even Gov. (Jennifer) Granholm as a GIS technician. came in when we did the ribbon-cut­ “Well, we want to thank you for ting for it... Now they have a carbon those 31 years and a lot of days,” coun­ sequestration location. That’s been ty board Vice Chairman Dave Hatfield huge,” he said. said. “You certainly have seen a lot McManus also points to the influx of change going on, as well as some of Amish families to Barry County as pretty monumental actions with regard another example of change that has to things like gravel pits and solar and come in recent years. wind. We thank you for astutely guid­ “Every single one of them, they have ing us through all of that.” some type of home occupation,” he McManus’ departure is the latest in said. “A lot of them are contractors, a series of longtime county employees we’ve had a lot of home occupations and officials that have retired or other­ (requests) with them for cabinet-mak­ wise left county government in the last ing, carriage wheel-making over in couple of years that include Shinavier, Maple Grove.” former Administrator Michael Brown, “They have a couple of schools, former Clerk Pam Palmer, outgoing they’ve got a cemeteiy that’s been Treasurer Susan VandeCar and outgo­ approved. So their growth has had a ing Register of Deeds Barb Hurless really big impact on the county and - which county Planning Commission we’re trying to address that,” he added. Chairman John LaForge dubbed “a There have also been challenges to brain drain” of county institutional local planners that have resulted from knowledge that will be hard to replace. passage of state laws, perhaps most “Dave stayed here 30 years, I stayed notably legislation limiting the ability here 30-pIus years. Michael Brown was hired right after I got hired, and he was here 30 years,” McManus said. “When you have that kind of con­ sistency, it makes it easy to come to work, because you know what every­ body expects and what you’re trying to get accomplished. We had a real good team,” he added. The county has planning and zoning authority over II of the 16 townships Advisor in Barry County, with McManus Monday at 4:00 pm serving as the staff person overseeing those responsibilities. The county has a seven-member Planning Commission, Shopper appointed by the Board of Monday at 5:00 pm Commissioners, that meets the fourth Monday of every month at the Tyden Center to go over rezoning requests, Banner land use proposals and fannland pres­ presTuesday at Noon ervation applications, with McManus providing information and recommen­ dations to commissioners. Reminder McManus has overseen a great deal Wednesday at Noon of change within the county over the last three decades, even as the county A • k.-. SV * < B I 1 ' 4 Ka fi* •* > & J I < Ik • -5^ < J*' J i 4* It ■V . * e • 7. ♦ ■«'i ’■ .'. A '•'.A. 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Another more recent example was the Planning Commission’s recommendation that the county board approve construc­ tion of a Consumers Energy solar farm in Johnstown Township over the objec­ tions of neighbors. The utility chose to come to the county to seek its blessing rather than go directly through the Michigan Public Service Commission, which they could have done under new laws meant to promote the development of clean energy projects. McManus worked with county officials and planning consultants in developing three master plans to serve as guiding documents for land use, the first of which was approved in 1997. That plan was crafted entirely in-house without help from consultants, File photo by Molly Macleod McManus said. “We had to have something so that Charlton Park could get (state) grants. We were way behind (in our planning process),’’ he said. The county approved subsequent master plans in 2005 and 2023. The most recent plan, dubbed the Barry County 2040 “Live Better” Master Plan, received a statewide award from the Michigan Association of Planning for Outstanding Planning Project: Best Practice. It was a great way to walk off, to have that kind of recognition,” McManus said of the planning award. “We worked hard on the plan. It’s a good plan and I think it will work for what we’re trying to get accom­ plished.” Even though he is leaving the coun­ ty, McManus isn’t done planning yet. He has taken a position as a plan­ ner for McKenna and Associates of Kalamazoo, which served as a consul­ tant to the county in development of the most recent master plan. He says his work will mostly be in assisting communities with development of their future land use plans. Financial IL 51 * ■J I J •• I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 © Member SlPC I Kevin Beck. AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 ) Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees At different times, infla­ tion may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salaiy; you at least have the poten­ tial to keep up with inflation — but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living? Here are a few sugges­ tions: • Keep some growth po­ tential in your investment portfolio. During your retirement years, you may want to move your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative approach by owning investments that offer significant protection of principal. However, these same investments ofl'er lit­ tle in the way of growth, which means they are sus­ ceptible to inflation. Conse­ quently, you’ll also need to own a reasonable amount in growth-oriented invest­ ments, such as slocks and stock-based securities. Of course, these investments will fluctuate in value as the financial markets move up and down, but by owning some more conservative in­ vestments, you can reduce the overall impact of market volatility on your portfoli Consider inflation-ad­ justed bonds. You might want to consider Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which are indexed to the Consumer Price Index, so the principal increases with inflation (and decreases with deflation). Another inflation-adjusted Treasury security is the I bond, which differs from TIPS in that the principal doesn’t change but the in­ terest rate does, every six months, based on a combi­ nation of a fixed interest rate and the inflation rate. Like all investments, though, TIPS and I bonds have var­ ious features and risks of which you should be aware before investing. • Delay taking Social Security. You can start col­ lecting Social Security ben­ efits at 62. but your monthly checks will be much bigger if you wait until your full re­ tirement age, likely between 66 and 67. You would re­ ceive the maximum amount if you waited until 70 ber fore collecting. Of course, if you need the money to help support your retire­ ment, you may not be able to afford to wait, but if you can, your bigger checks can be a big help against infla­ worth of living expenses in liquid, low-risk accounts. And when you’re retired, you might want to have up to year’s worth of expens­ es in such a fund. But be careful about holding too much cash, as it will lose purchasing power each year due to inflation. Instead, when keeping cash, seek the “Goldilocks” solution — not too little, not too much, but just the right amount. • Think about extending your employment. If you like what you do, you might want to consider working a few years longer than you had originally intended. Not only will you be bringing in more income, but you could also continue to contrib­ ute to retirement accounts, including your IRA and 401 (k). Even if you don’t want to continue working full time, you could do some part-time work or consult­ ing. Any earned income you bring in can help in your fight against inflation. You can’t control the cost of living, but by making some ot the moves described above, you can help yourself mount a defense against the effects of inflation durinn tion. • Don't hold too much cash. During your work­ ing years, it’s a good idea, to have an emergency fund containing several months’ your retirement years. I I I « I This article Was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jo ^es Pi. nancial Advisor. d 4 ♦ « It L Iff. I V ♦ » 4 * FOCUS® b I The Hastings Public Library is back open after of local governmental - .v^vai guvcmmental units to restrict development of gravel pits. Those issues came to a head several years ago when Stoneco of Michigan sought develop a gravel pit in Orangeville Township. We ve always dealt with gravel pits, but when they changed the rules for 10. Group SB he J <1 V ♦ t doors for over a week. I 3 Thursday, December 5, 2024 £< J �I If 1 tl” < U' I r I I I I I //■ w» 4 4 the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 5, 2024 BUILDING www.HastingsBanner.com I ■M Three ways your brand can support BRANDS nonprofits on #GivingTuesday and beyond seem like the most obvious way Our team at View Newspa­ to help area nonprofits, but it must per Group is all about making be said. Nonprofits need funds to connections. We like to focus on achieve their mission. That said, what our readers and the commu- i a. there are ways to make a bigger nities we serve have in common. I impact with your donation. During However, while doing research ±is season of giving some nonfor a client project recently I til profits are offering a match thanks came across a statistic I wish to a generous donor, for example. we didn’t all have in common. Emily Caswell Meaning your $500 donation beAccording to Feeding America comes a $ 1,000 donation. 100% ofU.S. counties have food Another way View supports nonprofits insecurity. financially is to sponsor events hosted by Hunger in our communities is a universal those nonprofits. This aligns our brand problem and one that many nonprofits, including local nonprofits wori< to solve with a great community event, while also helping to raise money for a great cause. every minute of every day. In fact, hunger Just like every o±er business we have isjusloneofthe many challenges facing our friends and neighbors that nonprofits work a budget to keep in mind, meaning there to solve. Homelessness, mental health, chi Id isn’t a steady flow of cash waiting to be abuse, domestic violence and more are all donated. We are fortunate to have another issues that need addressing. valuable asset we can donate — adverting Beyond basic needs, nonprofits in our space — which we do often. It’s likely communities also woric to help boost edevery business has something valuable ucational opportunities for area students beyond cash that can be donated—maybe through things like book giveaways and it’s office space, clothing or food. scholarships, they care for local heroes Marketing partnerships: A forbes.com through veterans’ programs, they take care articleonthetopicofhowtosupportnonprofof our furry friends in need, they provide its beyond straight cash donations suggests, enrichment to our communities through ait, “One way businesses can support nonprofits music, history and so much more. is by using their current marketing budgets The National Council ofNonprofits says to advertise about (a nonprofit) partnership. it best, “America’s 1.3 million charitable This will benefit the business’ brand and nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, employee morale while also helping to raise inspire, enlighten, and nurture people of awareness for the nonprofit.” every age, gender, race, and socioeco­ Our team at View works with many clinomic status, fi’om coast to coast, border ents to do just this. You may have noticed a to border, and beyond. They foster civic monthly feature in this paper called Comengagement and leadership, drive econom- munity Focus, which is a great example of ic growth, and strengthen the fabric of our this practice in action. Tri-County Equipcommunities. Every single day. merit sponsors the two-age feature with With #GivingTuesday, an international o^e page being a marketing message fi'om day of giving, taking place yesterday on the brand and one page being a full-page Tuesday, Dec. 3,2024, now is the perfect profile on a local nonprofit. This is such a time to think about the nonprofits in your great boost to both the client’s brand and the conyn unity and how you, your brand, your nonprofit, and it’s agreat feature for our print business can best support them. Here are publications. It’s a win-win-win. three ways to do ±at: View Newspaper Group uses this same Money or valuable goods: This may method in hosting our signature events. JV' 5 which each have a nonprofit partner. The events provide a great way for our readers to connect in person while having a blast Plus the events, and the advertising we do for the events, raise awareness ofour partners, while also raising much-needed monetary funds for these partners. Injust over 10 years ofevents, View has raised more than $285,000 for our nonprofit partners. Volunteer: Time, talent and treasure is a saying in the nonprofit world for a reason. While treasure is needed so are your time and talent. Many of our team members volunteer in this capacity offering our marketing, wrifrng or graphic design skills to help a nonprofit. Other times volunteer work may be something outside of your professional skill set that still helps the non­ profit. This will surprise no one, but I love to volunteerbartend at a local nonprofit theater, for example. Volunteering is fUn, and as an added bonus studies show it’s great for your physical and mental health. I’d love to hear how you and your business support nonprofits. Email me at ecaswell@mihomepaper.com. Brand Manager s Memo: The majority of this week’s Building Brands column originally published in November 2023. The tips remain the best wayfor you, your business and your brand to support local nonprofits during this season ofgiving. Caswell is a 2004 graduate ofMichigan State University’s journalism school. She 75r5Z worked as an editorial intern for The (Lapeer) County Press in 2001 and 2002 andlaterasareporterfor LapeerArea View and The County Press from 2008-09. She was a staff reporterfor The Lansing State Journal s NOISE publication and wrote a popular column for the daily newspaper. She laterservedas thepublication's director at ataa boutique boutique brand brandand andpublishing publishingagency agency in Lansing, before returning to View Newspaper Group in her current role in 2014. Emily Caswell is the brand manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. Grand Rapids Symphony performing at HPAC Dec. 11 I ;.<• I I* t? ' Horhe^^ I rj 97/ *4 GRAND RAPIDS SYMPH(?NY December 11,202417:00 p.m. RADIO Continued from Page 1 There was no ceiling given, she said. “Our project didn’t create the over­ load of that tower but it brought to light the overload and foundational issues of that tower. So the state decided that they were going to con­ struct a new tower and build it at the same site,” Lehman said. With the state’s tower construction in Nashville, the county will soon be home to three shiny, new radio towcreating a “three-site simulers cast” system. These towers come at a steep price, though. Lehman has been creative in minimizing the county’s spending on the towers. “Two-and-a-half years ago, when I came before this board to start the leg of this project that we’re cur­ rently wrapping up, the two towers that we purchased, the first one was $2.78 million and the second one was $2,93 million,” said Lehman. The first tower was funded using ARPA funds in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second was funded with help from then-Rep­ resentative Thomas Albert, who championed a legislative appropria­ tion from the state in its 2023 budget. “We didn’t actually have $6 million to build the towers,” said Lehman. She guessed the new tower on Swift Road, which is being paid for by the State of Michigan, cost around $3.25 million. “For us here in Barry County, realistically, we need a minimum of three more towers. Four would be better,” said Lehman. “... When I started this project in 2018, the cost for all of it (five total towers) at that time was $20 million, and 1 was really in sticker shock. It has just gone up tremendously since then.” She estimated the three towers the county still needs would cost in the ballpark of $10 million. “We could get a little bit of a break on that if we were able to change order in the current project and just add to it, open it. It would save us some project management, oversight, engineering costs. I’ve exhausted all resources. I don’t have a funding mechanism right now to build anymore,” said Lehman. Though the new towers help radio connectivity in some of the county’s largest population centers, there are still areas of the county that need cov­ erage. Lehman said she would like to see one tower built in the Assyria Township area, one in the Hope/ Barry Township area and one in the Yankee Springs game area. Should the county have the means to construct a fourth tower, she would put it between Woodland and Carlton townships. “We are the only county that is not fully operating on 800 MHz, which creates interoperability issues some­ times for us in between counties. In a perfect world, we would be able to put police, fire and EMS all in the same place. We are migrating there, but it (is) very expensive for the fire departments,” said Lehman. “The radios cost considerably more than traditional UHF and VHP radios.” Lehman said she is working with most of the members of the fire asso­ ciation on a countywide grant that would fund the purchase of 800-MHz portable radios. Those radios would meet new state and federal encryption requirements. For central dispatch alone, Lehman said meeting those new requirements could cost ud to $300,000. “1 don’t want to sugarcoat any­ thing but 1 also don’t want to sensa tionalize it. 1 think that the important thing for the forefront of every­ body’s mind is to know that portable radio is the first defense, it’s a lifeline for all of our responders if they are in trouble,” said Lehman. Locals are invited to celebrate the season with the Grand Rapids Symphony at its annual Home for the Holidays concert, a cherished tradi­ tion at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. The evening, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, will be filled with beloved holiday music conducted by Duo Shen, featuring seasonal favorites, holiday pops, movie themes and timeless classics. Adding to the magic, the Hastings High School Steel Drum Ensemble will make a special guest appear­ ance, bringing fresh energy to the holiday season. “This concert has quickly become a tradition in our community over the years. The Grand Rapids Symphony has been coming to Hastings for Hol­ iday Pops since 2019,” said Spencer White, HPAC’s site coordinator. Jen Ewers, Hastings High School Steel Band Director, added, “We are honored to perform with the Grand Rapids Symphony. The students are thrilled and excited to be a part of this huge event!” Sponsored by the Douglas A. and Margaret E. DeCamp Foundation and Highpoint Community Bank, the Home for the Holidays concert is set to be a joyful experience for all audience members. “We are so thankful for the faithful giving from the DeCamps and Highpoint Com­ munity Bank. Their generosity has made this concert affordable for all to attend,” said Carl Schoessel, who leads up HPAC’s fundraising. This concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. The HPAC is located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Tickets can be purchased at bastings, ludus. com or by calling 269-945-2492. The lobby and box office will open at 6 p.m.; doors to the auditorium open at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors • • fl and our future. VIEV^^ Group Your Coininiinity Connection SEN. ALBERT; Michigan’s ‘lame duck’ session looms I I I i I State Senator Thomas Albert It is possible that December will be one of the busiest months at Michigan’s state Capitol in quite some time. That’s because in the November elec­ tion. Republicans reclaimed the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative sesSion. Democrats will lose their full control over state government t in January. In advance ♦ z of this power shift, Democrats recently introduced dozens of new bills and rushed dozens of others through committees in State Senator hopes of getting more laws finalized by the Thomas Albert end of the year. Here is a partial list of issues to watch for in the next few weeks during what is often called the “lame duck” session: Wages and sick leave: The Legislature has not acted to address the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling related to min­ imum wage, sick leave, and the elimi­ nation of the tipped wage credit. These court-ordered changes are scheduled to begin taking effect in February. If the Leg­ islature does nothing, many restaurants — and potentially many other businesses — could lay off employees, reduce hours or close entirely. 1 have introduced leg­ islation to keep the tip system and other current minimum wage and sick leave laws in place. Our current laws sustain­ ably continue to raise the minimum wage. while maintaining workable “time off policies. Corporate welfare: Democrats contin­ ue to give away taxpayer money to big corporations without an adequate return on investment to taxpayers. Instead of expanding or rebranding the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) program, I propose eliminating SOAR en­ tirely. We should lower taxes and support growing our economy from the ground up, rather than top-down policies driven by central planners. Workers’ compensation and unemploy­ ment benefits: In 2011, Michigan made some commonsense changes to the in­ surance laws that help workers injured on the job. Democrats want to significantly change the system. While some changes to the unemployment claim system may be warranted to make it easier for people to navigate. I am wary of changes that would raise costs and negatively affect employers, employees and customers. Changes leading to higher prices and lost jobs are counterproductive. Illegal immigration: We should be get­ ting stricter with issues related to border security, but some lawmakers want to al­ low immigrants who are not here legally to obtain driver’s licenses. Current Michigan law allows immigrants who are here legal­ ly to get licenses, and that is as far as the law should go. Election law: As evidenced by the confirmation that a Chinese national who does not have citizenship here was allowed to vote in the November elec­ tion, it’s clear Michigan has gone too far with election law changes. I oppose any attempt to further weaken our system. 1 also oppose Michigan joining the National Popular Vote Compact. I believe Michi­ gan voters should have their own voice in the presidential election, and I also am concerned the compact is an attempt to circumvent the U.S. Constitution without going through the proper amendment process. Choice in education: Democrats pro­ pose adding more hurdles to public char­ ter schools that do not apply to traditional K-12 public schools. Charter schools are an important part of offering educational choice to families, and often provide the only alternative to those living in a failing school district. I oppose legislation that would undermine their ability to operate. Sex education: Democrats propose radically expanding how sex education is taught and permitting the distribution of contraceptives in schools. Abstinence would be deemphasized, and schools could teach abortion as a family planninq and reproductive health option. Public safety: Democrats propose changes that could further erode the prinop e of 'truth in sentencing’ by allowinq earlier release of criminals for a variety of reasons. We must keep our communities afe and support law enforcement, rather than undermine it at every turn. • ■ J I, 4 Hi'*.;’!!*' I rr^- .4 V J t'’ z ■1 .<‘3 J* , 4 A r* 4 J t T f » 7-r 5J W?-' .4 ‘ V' 4 i r 4 5 . A' *^S ri ^.'•rs. »** ifflw 041’’ <4 / jiia3:y •k jliei < « .1 - 4* •f MSP«■ . y-*A 1'- i' Raf^- f > n L'^gislatiod that Id ’he state Capitol and other legislative buildings would have, as originally introduced, also banned CPL holders from carrying in law^We Permitted by state wmirt hgh s fv w*' ♦k Thomas Albert represents Count's Barry yyy’y ^^d pomons ol Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, 9nd Ionia counties. • J* ’ • M* ’. iws •. •*« .•C- * -ar- 6^ I 1 .1 A >*• •A I li-*' 1f> to* •Ci 1.** <J»' ’ m' SI 3 I .--Alt * X 1^ > .■r<a »’ fe - -4^ xs.-^ i «*I* Zi^r - '?»'*’ /■X - » .*4 « i l/« rJil • ♦ • •Z * •»* r *• * *-r* rT * *> * ? H •/ X in r I 8RIW X*.'I' •• « * * « » *A « f r - K Xi- 'X. aft>. < . «t-=. * TTit 4 ??S^ 01» c I . s_ K s «• 5 • k ’x * 'i?. J. ... ' 4 4* •55 rfi^. 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HastingsBanner com I I 1 Thursday, December 5, 2024 '’SiLi' s .■ » B .**> *I birth ANNOUNCEMENTS Sadie Eberhart, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 23, 2024 to Brittany Eberhart and Bryan Eberhart of Lake Odessa. *»*»* Cameron Keith Heide, born at ^2^ AS Corewell Health Pennock on October 28, 2024 to Margo Heide and Grant Heide of Hastings. 1 Beau Marshall Mead, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 29, 2024 to Rebecca Mead and Dustin Mead of Hastings. ... QSTSf' S! .W W'f «*♦** Raelynn Dawn Hall, born at Corewell Health Pennock on Novermber 2, 2024 to Samantha Desiree Hall and Jamie Robert Hall of Lake Odessa. ***** tStlSS' Ella Marie Green, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 7, 2024 to Kayla Green and Zachary Green of Hastings. ***** ’v Bernadette Dorothy Miller, born Si!5& SS at Corewell Health Pennock on November 11, 2024 to Alicia Miller and James Miller of Clarksville. ***** Willow Nakia-Lee Chippewa, born B'S? ■®*aeu T •***•. • 4^51 ^»EttaE‘«^a i I at Corewell Health Pennock on November 22, 2024 to Givin Spirit N Chippewa and Austin Mitchell Jordan of Freeport. ***** Charles Jerold Kim, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 22. 2024 to Bailey Kim and Devon Kim of Bellevue. al Hmc Oet ’ ** A** ^Ti-tJ I 1, Walker Johnson, born at Corewell ^4 Aij J?fi •* \ Health Pennock on November 24, 2024 to Whitney Johnson and Connor Johnson of Mulliken. % r ! Safe ’^rrr;jUlE Mental health evaluation to determine whether former sheriff candidate will stand trial 5 J^untywide lighting contest returns for •th year; submissions due tomorrow A ‘f. >1 p ■h a ♦ » ; ■ t Staff Writer ■ 4 7^ Greg Chandler *»**« Su. the HASTINGS BANNER » V—z\ 1^ \ p %«*«** AM t n r "i / •'•“ 1 A former candidate for Barry County sheriff is undergoing a forensic evaluation to determine whether she is competent to stand trial on charges of stalking a fellow sheriff’s office employee. A preliminary hearing for44-yearold Richelle Spencer of Lake Odessa in 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids has been adjourned pending the outcome of the mental health evaluation, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker wrote in an email to the Hastings Banner earlier this week. Generally those take 60-90 days to complete,” Becker wrote in the email. Spencer, who finished second to incumbent Sheriff Dar Leaf in the Republican primary for that office in early August, is charged with one count ofaggravated stalking. She was arrested by Michigan State Police Oct. 15 on charges of stalking the sherifTs office employee. According to an affidavit from the MSP 6th District Office in Grand Rapids, Spencer “began sexually propositioning the victim and making false statements to other employees about having a sexual relationship with the victim.” In addition, Spencer “sent the victim hundreds of text messages and voicemails over the course of multiple months.” The victim told Spencer several times to stop all contact, according to the State Police affidavit. On Oct. 11, Spencer was served with a personal protection order that was authorized by Kent County Cir­ cuit Court, prohibiting any contact I . nr » •' ^^" hr ♦ s s* J ReXfl t County Battle of the Bulbs, ciuhmii?? ■ u across the county have until tomorrow to uomit their holiday decorations to the contest. Photo provided Molly Macleod Editor It s time to deck the halls, string ^*P lights and embrace holiday cheer as the season marches on. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA) is getting in the holiday spirit as it brings back its annual holiday lighting contest. Battle of the Bulbs, for its fifth year. The county'wide competition invites all Barry County residents and busi­ nesses to participate. Contest entrants are asked to adorn their building fa­ cades in holiday decorations, take a photo or video and email it to aleshia@ mibarry.com; submissions are due tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6. On Monday, Dec. 16, all photos or videos will be posted to the Cham- with the victim, according to the State Police affidavit. The affidavit goes on to say that Spencer violated the personal protection order, “sending over 600 messages to the victim and openly stating she was ber’s Facebook page where the public will vote by “liking” the post of their favorite businesses and residences. Whichever posts receive the most likes by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, will win the 2024 Battle of the Bulbs. The top-voted business will receive a first-place trophy. The residential winner will receive $250 Barry Bucks. Second-place win­ ners will receive $ 150 in Barry Bucks, while third place will receive $75 in Barry Bucks. Residents around Barry County may think of Dewey’s Auto Body, Inc. and its holiday decorations when it comes to colorful displays. Poten­ tial competitors fear not: Dewey’s is sponsoring the competition and will, not be competing. violating the PPO in doing so.” If the case goes to trial and Spencer is convicted, she could be sentenced to up to five years in prison and/or be fined up to $10,000. / rx "I* . •• V ^^l^'SfnplojBandam ^^•satlirgtoliigher^^^ * •oSiteaRcovtef^^ . ^imgratoi-Westaidte' IngtowthissuesreaedlDte ■^^:Xea:seki'cim M''t’Jlscrielamaliefswji; W.Dk.1| ,r2 i r \ 'VPHffl I' ’.W pJR .<4?». , lyCgelteandffialisasferS': fflstaUgo Bectofe*: As etoed t^?e „^g|j()i(f&»ct^es.lopp®Tl Kteieei: jiiei'^(« > V .r- kC I s M X Zs P 4* / I My name is Brian Roark, and I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). We have 11 offices, seven in West Michigan and four in Southwest Indiana. My position is team leader and CEO, so I spend much of my time with vision, helping coordinate the teams, and keeping things rolling. .* * pfoesi Denioc^t’^' ty '’4 r^T' I first learned of Spiritual Care Consultants (SCC) when Pastor Gale attended my church. I was enlightened and thought SCC looked like good seed to sow into and learn more about. And I was very curious because of what I heard about how the ministry could help my team. We have approximately 100 employees, and I envisioned how we could even expand that. We could then allow the SCC ministry to be available to our 13,000 clients, or at least inform them and allow them an opportunity to be ministered to. ’ r J rc If Tk’i tti pt I That was two to three years ago. A year after that, I took a team of ten to B I •f Wouldn't you know it, ' God told me,"Brian, you need help. Why don't you see ifSCC can helpyou?^ And really, that's what started our story. ^1' > :n' r .} 1^ ( . »«*< V P ‘.yT tt I*'*' was very impressed and prayed about how we could integrate the ministry into our business. Wouldn't you know it, God told me, “Brian, you need help. Why don't you see if SCC can help you?" And really, that's what started our story. season, I realized that, hey, if I really want to be true to my wife and give her my best time and my best years, I can’t be working that much. And that revelation is what brought me to SCC for help. Then, I accurately saw myself and compared myself to an alcoholic. I mean, I was working too much. I was out of balance, and all those things culminated at one time. You'll discover all these cool things once you become involved with the spiritual care healing i •1* banquets and started to support their ministry. As I learned more about SCC, I I'm a third-generation workaholic, and for 45 years, I'd struggled with workaholism. As a third-generation entrepreneur and retailer of sorts, I needed help very much. I knew that my life was no longer sustainable. I had made a commitment to my wife ‘till death do us part,’ and in no way did I want to cut her short because I was a workaholic. Because I was working 80-plus hours a week, and even more during tax •** «va‘*5' . « « • program. The "I am statements" ministered to me the most. Some "I am statements" powerfully ministered to me, and I realized, "Wow, hey, I need to make an adjustment because I need to be that." The "I am statements" 8^ 9 SCC wants to help you, and after you’ve gone through the processes, they call you at least monthly for a follow-up to see how you're doing. « r z I 1 In Loving Memory. Brian passed away on October 7,2020 SCC Endowment is Fund Number 165 □ s « □ BARRY COMMUNITY J ■ ■ t . I o FOUNDATION » 231 S. BROADWAY ST, HASTINGS Ml . WWW.BARRYCFORD I ^^*5^ V f > t It’s not once and done, and they don’t say, “Okay. I helped Brian. Cool, neKt." They're following up. They care about who you are. They're praying for you. They’ve continued to pray for me after I finished the program, and we all know we need that prayer help to keep that ball rolling. But latch onto the program because it's phenomenal. It'll help you. I • f f Wow, all I can say is the program is awesome. It changed my life and broke three generations over 45 years. My dad taught me as a young boy to work hard and that it was good to work hard, It's not one and and I clung to that without knowing that the done, and they don't enemy could use it to ruin a long period of say, ‘^Okay, I helped my life. Whether in business or not doesn't Brian. Cool, next.” really matter. If you have any sense that your life is out of balance. SCC can help you with They're following that. Sessions are even available via video up. Ihey care about conferencing, so you don’t have to live in who you are. Hastings or near their office. They can help you wherever you are. It's just been a phenomenal program. I - ‘X f helped me see where I was and where I needed to be. I mean, I’ve read many self-help books about workaholism, and what those did was make me conclude that I was not a workaholic but a hard worker. Well, that was a lie, and I could justify that because I read all those books, and they justified that. I even used Scripture to justify my work and all that became exposed through the spiritual care healing program. SCAN TO WATCH BRIAN'S TESTIMONY r r I BRIAN ROARK TESTIMONY < ?< g* With your endowment siipiport, you will help ensure that Spiritual Care Consultants helps fulfill its mission for years to come. I alSOOP(»*^W^i^‘ «* «n I 1 1 4 L«^ 3 ! It^u jgjgsaiisiBiiW -T', L*7S t ! confmatffi a Chinese nafiira' iriDdoesrrthaveotizenshiphrce 'sas 1 8< albrts rrntgrafxs ^ho are re": E- "-ssaETBEt ' £-i. I r'jaaa.&HEB i “■Wsfcerees.totifc xxc»Dnc £asi^■ '' ‘H5 .*/• .; X' i sKTi 23 SM t r ♦ ♦ * r V r I I 1 \ �J ‘i"*. Kid ¥ J 'I 6 www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 5, 2024 =1 I t it 4 OBITUARIES e-. J . "ui iK ( 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 1#^’' Melia Kay (Miller) Haywood It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Melia Kay (Miller) Haywood, who departed this world on November 28, 2024. Melia was a beacon of compassion, joy, and unwavering love, whose spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on February 15th. 1968, in Hastings, Ml, Melia dedicated her life to nurturing others, always putting the needs of those she cared for above her own, and serving the Lord with gladness. Her sacrificial love, patience, and grace were hallmarks of her character, guiding her as a devoted wife, excellent mother, tender grandmother, precious daughter, sweet sister, and exceptional friend. Melia was a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. Her compassion for others was shown in her dedication to being a camp counselor for children with diabetes, a nanny, and a homeschooling educator. Once she retired from being a homeschooling mother, she enjoyed serving her local church by doing their bookkeeping for a time. Melia faced many health challenges throughout her life, but she endured them with remarkable strength, resilience, and determination. Rather than letting those struggles define her, she embraced the life she was given, finding joy in each moment and inspiring others with her courage. She showed us all the beauty of living with hope, gratitude, and faith, no matter the circumstances. In addition to her delight in loving others, she found joy in family adventures, writing thoughtful letters, sharing a cup of coffee or tea, and basking in the sunshine, especially during trips to Hawaii. Her joy was infectious, lighting up every room she entered. Whether through her kind words, gentle it S’ ■ Vb < X J K * Richard Herman Winkler I encouragement, or quiet acts of service. Melia embodied a love that was selfless and enduring. Hospitality came so ■■ naturally to Melia, and many - J people benefitted from her joy of hosting. She is survived by her cherished husband of 34 years, Bill Haywood; children, Joshua (Anna) Haywood and Eden Joy Haywood; granddaughter, Penelope Haywood; mother, Janet Miller; sisters, Jodi (Jack) Chance and Rebecca (Tim) Nissen; great aunts, Carolyn (Ardie) Wilder and Joyce (Bill) MacKay, and an abundance of nieces and nephews along with the Haywood/Javor Families who welcomed her into their lives with abounding love. Her legacy of love and strength will forever be cherished. She is now reunited with her father and grandparents where her light will continue to shine eternally with Jesus. A celebration of Melia’s life will be held on December 7, 2024 at Daniel’s Funeral Home in Hastings, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m and a time of fellowship and connection to follow until 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor the incredible woman she was. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that her love lives on in the lives of those she profoundly impacted. Rest in peace, dear Melia. You are greatly missed until we meet again in Glory. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Richard “Dick" Herman Winkler, age 92, of Woodland, % Ml passed away on Tuesday, November 26.2024. Dick was born in I Woodland, Ml on November 23,1932 to Herman and Luta (Gerlinger) Winkler the first in his family born in the US. He was a man of many talents and was a hard worker, working well into his 80s. Dick enjoyed working for Habitat for Humanity and growing lots of food for friends, family and Manna’s Market. He was music lover and a wonderful singer, belonging to many groups both here and in Fort Myers, FL. On June 1,1977 in Ohmden, Germany he married Vergie Mae Beauchamp and in their 47 years of marriage, they had many adventures and travels. Dick never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his family dearly. T. I r Li -r 1 * p I He will be lovingly remembered by his wife. Vergie; children, Michael (Jane) Winkler, Roger (Sue) Winkler, Larry (Deb) Winkler; stepchildren, Ronda Welshans, Randall (Martha) Welshans and Roger (Laurie) Welshans; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews and . cousins. Preceding Richard in death are his parents: son, Dennis (Nancy) Winkler; grandsons, D.J and P.R Winkler; brother, Robert Winkler and niece, Linda Leggett. Visitation is scheduled for December 7, 2024 from 2 until 3 p.m. at Lakewood Community Church, Lake Odessa, Ml. Funeral services will then begin at 3 p.m. with fellowship following at the church. Burial will take place at a later date in Woodland Memorial Park. Donations in Dick’s name can be given to Central Church or Manna’s Market. k /iI ■ •A •J : 4 ifl Ub** ar' . I u*. 1 slrSJ®” '■'Ti*** Hastings Public Library announces new leadership Hastings Public Library has announced David Edelman will succeed Peggy b* Hemerling as library director. Edelman will take over for Hemerling upon her ‘ I..'® retirement at the end of the year. Addi­ tionally, the library has announced Tess I Allerding will take over for Edelman as assistant director. UkiEdelman has been with HPL since a" 2017. He served as circulation supervisor »> for several years before taking on the assistant director job three years ago. He , has a background in retail, having worked for the Target Corporation for over 20 years — mostly at its headquarters in Minneapolis. Edelman also spent a year with Meijer in Grand Rapids. Edelman said he discovered a new passion and career path after coming to HPL, and he is excited to help lead the library in the coming years. He holds a Bat3 bachelor’s degree in management and is Peggy Hemerling hands over the keys halfway through his master's in library to the Hastings Public Library to new and information science (MLIS) degree director David Edelman and assistant through Wayne State University’s online director Tess Allerding. Hemerling's program. retirement open house was Dec. 10. Allerding is the current circulation Photo provided supervisor at HPL. She has been with the library since 2023 and also has ex­ perience with the Lake Odessa library, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, After time spent in social work and the a master’s in social work, and is also legalfieId,Allerdingdiscoveredlibraries enrolled in Wayne State University’s — and plans to make it her career. Tess online MLIS program. — MM r . V* It M I £ f 1 4 4 la? #• »» •H 1 icot 1 I 1 I 1 I r tf. asrtswii** .•z ' A t Worship Together 'b 5”5iise 'V 1 J 4 r I i e« I «. i •s • v I r !r' .1 Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Us". 2635 N. M^3 Hwy - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. ft Fi 9b. Life Group 6:30 p.m. z. al Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wiscsttf’ Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m,; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd RO. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & s. M-43). Delton, Ml Pastor Rnoor Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 49046. 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter fels J^'!®3Sils4ile. " •'n3< ‘yag: 1 Adams, contact 616-690Adams, contact 616-6908609. 8609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Wednesday night Bible SdreTKind^arteSh Grade) 6-30 8 nm m-zIzu SooTo School Yo th Group; 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH study and prayer lime 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and H to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. pleasantview family CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Ki mfonmlion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the chiirchesand these tocfl/ businesses: I Grophfr« A II nbtrglBM Products 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 ( 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m’ Family Night MUitUlEfliitt 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 ■7 K I 309 Wednesday, I** *£*’••* HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH I Rnatoations niethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, SMWl s ♦ • *1 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. I, << 7 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH tl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around * I * 4 - 1*^ at the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Telephone IW Al ••• Hastings. 269-945-9121. I * w t M t I NS Why it’s important to check your earnings history HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and want to start or return to work, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can help. Ticket to Work (Ticket) is a program that supports career development for SSDI beneficiaries and SSI recipients who want to work and achieve finan­ cial independence. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. Learn more about the Ticket program at ssa.gov/ work or call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-8332967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. SSA’s blog article “Celebrate the ADA and Ticket to Work During Disability Pride Month" at blog.ssa.gov/celebrate-the-ada-andticket-to-work-during-disability.pridemonth, also provides additional infor­ mation on the Ticket program. The Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) program also helps people with disabilities start or return to work. A PASS allows you to set aside resources and income other than your SSI for a specified period. With a PASS you can pursue a work goal that will reduce or eliminate your need for SSI or SSDl benefits. SSA can refer you to a vocational rehabilitation (’'S’* counselor who can help you figure out your work goal. You can also set up a plan to cover the costs of vocational services (including testing and busi­ ness planning). The PASS must be in writing, and SSA must approve the plan. You can access the application at www ssa gov/forms/ssa-545.html. Or , contact your local PASS Cadre or local Social Security office for the form SSA-545BK. You can get help writing your plan from Ticket service providers, vocational counselors, relatives, and representatives. '"f°™ation about the HASS program, read Working While Disabled — A AG uMa .. Guide toa m-° Plan to. Self-Support at at ssa.gov/pubs/ ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-05-11017.pdt or the Red Book — ’*^' •1 3 •r «« 4 Ct 3 I ’Ml', Incentives at ssa.gov/ & redbook. A job isn’t just a source of income It can be a vehicle to independence or a step to fulfilling your drJams. Let SSA s Ticket to Work or PASS oroyon: achieve yo^r vonr goals. onnk HiUn u Hdlarp' Hatch is the Public Affairs Spec,ahst for tPest Michigan L 1 “k. an. You can ,rrite her c/o Social Securi^ % '^^miniso-ation, 3045 <3 Grand Rapids. Ml ^9■, r or via email at hillary.hatch@ ^sa.gov. ** I r , 1 ♦ ♦ 1b ♦ ♦ h �wwwHastingsBanner.com •I*. the HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, December 5, 2024 ri’* f TURNING BACK THE PAGES *4 News in January et banner APRIL 26, 1 ^*i I t >• *XA I‘J ’ i 1w I V V s 5^ -■sa X W' "■ S.1 3 a ! •r. " S'i? •»,« * J -4 V Hi I Ws 'N 'US ‘ Oia *« f I J? lib fftf ’^ids - r- ‘k R. •> w. te*. V •W *•*% IS®’Mi’ *»k w * ■‘^SSUlCit' t -< l-i 1W p I rss - - I Vi. Iw ,?A ’^53hR a' J 1 ? I.’' ! ' 1^ >* I r « 1 SDce 2 J- .I • ’-J? fife s & ^tea«*d S’!® SI de F-- 1990 .fl ♦ UJrlldorff •■ AI n flWO ESTHER WALTON The news 50 years ago, in January 1940, started Barry County’s first 1940 baby? The contest ran from the first of the year to Jan 9. The long time limit was to find children bom at home, as this was still a common practice. The winner was Joseph Blair, bom at 7:25 a.m. New Year’s Day. The second front page news dealt with the possi­ ble oil well in the county. For more than a year, the residents of the county were treated to news about possible oil wells, their potential pitfalls and eco­ nomic benefits to Barry County. An article dated Jan 4, 1940, told of thirty wells driven in 1939, but no successful wells had been found. The Junior Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas residential lighting contest and announced the win­ ners. First award in the city went to David Bessmer on Hanover Street. First Ward prize went to the Russell Smelker farm residence inside the city lim­ its on Woodland Road. Third Ward display went to Harold Newton, 811 S. Jefferson. The Charles Doyle residence on Park Street won the Fourth Ward award. The Municipal Court established in 1939 was declared a success. This court handled misdemeanor cases. A fire in the old Mixer building on S. Jefferson Street caused extensive water and smoke damage, but no one was injured. War news began to become news in the local paper. M. Lambie was named chairman for Barry County to receive and forward gifts to Finland to help them resist Russia. Russia was invading Finland “to protect it from harm.” Finland had different ideas, preferring to protect itself. Local residents were asked to send support. One of the more important issues for the times was a cure for polio. Polio, for people in the 1940s, was a threat just like AIDS is today (1990). Polio struck chil^en generally in the summer months. It left its victims paralyzed, some having to spend the rest of their lives in an iron lung. The cure was not found until 1955. Meanwhile, in 1939, Michigan had 900 chil- r r Ka ACfiRTHUR r < I Y I 1 b A i • 940 I <1 I t >5" Nx-’ . • b / T Don Taffee, an employee of Walldorff’s and MacArthur, stands beside an iron lung used for polio victims in the 1940s. dren attacked by the disease. The March of Dimes Foundation was formed to fight infantile paralysis and in 1940 there were 700 chapters in the central states. The purpose of the foundation was “conquer­ ing the germ which causes the disease.” Fifty percent of the money raised in ±e county stayed here to help local victims. The other 50 per­ cent was used to endow 13 medical schools and col­ leges; 16 hospitals and 14 other health organizations were given ftinds for research. The Boy Scouts of America, Grand Valley Council, had been reorganized, and Mr. J.S. Knowlton took up residence in Hastings to devote his full time to scouting activities in ±e new district, which cov­ ered all of Barry County, Ionia city, Lake Odessa, Caledonia and Lowell.. Under “Organizations,” the Women’s Relief Corps, the Women of the Moose, the Rebekah Lodge, Hastings Townsend Club No. 3, the Catholic Young People; Circle No. 3, Hastings Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), the Hospital Guild No. 7 and the Hastings Photo Club all announced their meeting dates. Mrs. L.E. Barnett acted as chair in presenting “Fascinating Glimpses of Moviedom” at the Women’s Club meeting. Hastings High School won fourth place in a West Michigan debating tournament, reported the Jan. 18, I 4 1940, Banner. Dogs with rabies were found in the vicinity of Nashville and there was an article about a dog quar­ antine in the county. The Barry County Fair was also under discussion, as It had lost money in 1938 and 1939. In an article, it was decided that if the businessmen would cooper­ ate and contribute, the Fair Board would try to hold another fair. The local banks were trying to solve a dilemma. The recently adopted Wagner Wage and Hour Act limited the number of hours employees could work. To meet the regulations, the local banks decided to close at 2:30 p.m. and stay open Saturdays. It was reported that “The management of the banks are convinced that while the easiest way to meet the situation would be to close at noon Saturday, that such closing would be an inconvenience to the farm­ er, merchant, factory employee and others who care to transact business during Saturday afternoon.” Under “Backward Glances” was this: 50 years ago (1990), “When James L. Wilkins’ force of men were ■ading and filling the street last week, they unearthed seven skeletons, also buttons, feathers, arrowheads and a knife. It is believed they are Indian skeletons and that this spot was an Indian burial ground...” Wilkins in 1878 owned a croquet factory on the east side of Creek (now Michigan Avenue). The location is believed to be between Apple Street and the Thomapple River. Checks were sent from the county treasurer to the rural county schools and a list of the schools in oper­ ation and the amounts they received were listed on page one of the Jan. 25, 1940, Banner. Generally, it was very uncommon in 1940 for a woman to hold a job with a lot of responsibility, but circumstances sometimes made a difference. Mrs. Maud Smith, the county school commissioner, had a house fire that did a considerable amount of damage. The article discussed Mrs. Smith’s husband, Monte Smith, who was disabled due to a “sleeping sick­ ness.” Michigan P.T.A. celebrated its 43rd anniversary and Founder’s Day. Mrs. Stowell was president of the Central P.T.A. and the local group had a mem­ bership of 165. 14 %» If; I ^rv 2^-’3i^te»LQaj w r * • *• *M I 2 J hij’ilffi B I *—ujfsr f, jwauaj t « -' T. 'S’ * > I ---- - I -f •» ♦♦ * * • ' ;4«at£' Malignant mutations I * siHeleidsa r Ming Hands Wctrff HastingsRjblcte:? MLISiicgee ^/^jofOavidEdelrr'ana'd^ .j:'e:(ofIessAi(efdirg.HpFi; r»:opentewa:X:. circuiatn * dboie 9 «» I I 5 lX- » t r I <* It (BW?n IP T*S |iolii!ihachelor’s(legreeii(»‘^ 'i^libfsn , masifr's in social "A ft r in Wape Sale X ULIS prog® nr ^iiMR •A ra I ® ft U 0®^ f l: s 1f * ..idlin' ? 4 .tK> lir f " I ' t’ Vflif I SeJ^-^ >,‘;s * .X* i>' ♦, * t •TiJTij r ttj '.’ra 9 a I r L* * L «>• .*<■ 1> y.'- ft* ir* ' ..M aW<!; X' 3* ‘i*'’ ; 5‘ rt f (* f f* < A.'- ASK DR. UNIVERSE T r,- I 1 * .-A. « 1 - - > J I z » Z What is cancer? Austin, 9, bJ. X Dear Austin, I love a predictable schedule. Knowing when to eat, sleep and answer your questions keeps me chill. That’s how the cells that make up our bodies work, too. They grow and die on a predictable schedule. Our bodies constantly make new cells to replace the ones that die. They grow for a set time and then die, too. But sometimes cells grow out of control. They may grow faster or for a longer time than normal cells. They ignore the signals that tell a cell it’s time to die. They can even spread to other parts of the body and start grow­ ing there. That’s cancer. That’s what my friend Weimin Li told me. He’s a medical doctor and scientist at Washington State University. He studies breast cancer. He said that cancer happens because of changes in our genes. They’re called mutations. Inside each of your cells, you have a copy of your DNA. It’s like a recipe book that tells your body how to make all the proteins that make your body work. A chunk of DNA that tells your body how to make a specific thing is called a gene. When your body makes new cells or proteins, it copies your DNA. Usually, it copies it exactly right. But sometimes it makes a little mistake or mutation. That’s one way cancer starts. Cancer can also start if something in the environment changes your DNA. That mutation can come from chem­ icals or viruses. It could come from getting too much of the sun’s light or pollution in the air, soil or water. “Exposure to harmful substances, unhealthy lifestyles, aging and infec­ tions may cause cancers,” Li said. “This is a good reminder for us to take care of our living environment and our health.” Sometimes DNA changes get passed down from our parents. That’s why doctors ask if anyone in your family has ever had cancer. Usually, mutations are no big deal. They don’t make a difference in how your body works. They don’t cause cancer or any problems at all. But sometimes mutations happen in genes that manage the predictable schedule of your cells. It could change the genes that tell your cells to grow or stop growing. It could change the genes that tell your cells when it’s time for them to die. It can change the genes in charge of fixing mistakes or changes in your DNA. Those are the mutations that can cause cancer. Cancer can be scary to think about. The truth is that it’s something that can happen to all animals. Even the dinosaurs sometimes had cancer. The good news is that scientists and doctors like Dr. Li are working hard to figure out new ways to fight can­ cer. Other scientists and public health experts are helping people avoid things that cause cancer—like smok­ ing, pollution and forgetting to wear sunscreen. It’s one of the ways we can see sci­ ence helping make our lives better. Dr. Universe HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY; w SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 5 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches “Jubi­ lee Trail,” a 1954 film starring John Russell, Joan Leslie, Forrest Tucker and Vera Ralston. Friday, Dec. 6 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 - Jingle & Mingle Cookies with Santa, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks (grades 6-8), 4-5 p.m.; fused glass class (registration and fee required), 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Peggy Hemerling's Retirement Party, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS DEC. 6-12 Those Interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Nov. 1-Dec. 31 — Dec. Storybook Walk: “Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Dec. 1-31 — Nature's Gratitude Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan’s many tree species. Sunday, Dec. 8 — Holiday brunch, music and art, 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I DID YOU SEE? SNOW CRUISIN’ The Holly Trolley, a Barry , LA-M jnii-r’-County icon, is out and 4 about this month getting residents in the holiday spirit. The Trolley is tak­ ing residents on free tours r throughout the county nearly every day from now until Christmas. Pickup/ drop-off locations depend on which municipality the tour is in that day. Hastings tours will start and end at the Barry County Courthouse, while those in Middleville will start and end at the Middleville Township Hall. In Freeport, tours begin and end at the Freeport Community Center and library. In Delton stops are located at the fire barn. Panther Pause, Delton Market, Grove Street Cafe, LJ Fluid and Country View Apartments. A full list of Trolley stops can be found at barrycountytransit.com/trolley-events/. V « Y •1 3 I f lytiJ 9 r Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to IVashington State University's resident scientist and writer k * at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. tef t j > 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM 'M I 1' I IRF ■■ , s. / \ J V u ? ♦♦ % r ♦♦ I I I �A A 8 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE; 24-29983-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Sally Irene Stancliff. Date of birth: 6-13-1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sally Irene Stancliff, died 12-22-2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan Wirebaugh, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 3641 Jefferson Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49548 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11-26-2024 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 269-948-2900 Susan Wirebaugh 3641 Jefferson Ave.. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 616-589-4980 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jeannie M. Tenhaaf, a married woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15,2006 Recorded on June 16,2006, in Document No. 1166049, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 12, 2024, in Document No. 2024-008511, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven and 76/100 Dollars ($250,46776) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PARCEL 1; Lot 31, Schaffer’s Point, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 40, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat pf Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township', Barry ’ County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14°00' East 198.00 feet; thence North 03^30' East 152 feel; thence North 89"4T30'’ East 180.74 feet; thence South OOMI'SO” East 341.63 feet; thence South 89'’41 30” West 241.52 feet to the point of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point tn Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence South 89°4T30” East 15.00 feet; thence North 14°00' East 50.00 feet for true point of beginning; thence North 14^00' East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°41'30" East 188.50 feet; thence South 00"41'31” East 96.90 feet; thence South 89'’41 30” West 213.85 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer’s Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North eO^ATSO" East 15.00 feet; thence North 14‘’00'East 270.00 feet; thence North 03’30'East 30.00 feet for true point of beginning; thence North 03’30'East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30” East 152.00 feet; thence South OO’ATSO" East 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30” West 155.67 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 89’41 30” East 15.00 feet; thence North 14’00’ East 150.00 feet for point of beginning; thence North 14’00'East j I 51.38 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 175.30 feet; thence South 00’41'30” East 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41’30" West 188.50 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point which lies North 89’41’30“ East 15.00 feet from the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41 30" East 213.85 feet; thence South 00’41’30” East 48.45 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 226.52 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 1230 Lynn Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a{b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage I • Thursday, December 5, 2024 Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 the HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29980-DE Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Vaughn Lee Foote. Deceased Date of birth: 11/22/1964. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Vaughn Lee Foote, died 10/26/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan D. Thomas, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 11/19/2024 Dana L, Snoap (P29044) 2745 DeHoop Avenue, S.W. Wyoming, Ml 49509 616-538-6380 Susan D. Thomas 12741 South Bernie Court, Lot 164 Wayland, Ml 49348 616-818-8340 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Ann Marie Seese and Lloyd J. Seese, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Household Finance Corporation III, a Corporation Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK trust NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNERTRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: January 24,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 7 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice; SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting November 12,2024 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. Six board members present Presented 2025 budget Approved MTA new member training Dept, reports received and put on file Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 7:49 pm Respectfully submitted, David Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor r NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for casfi,or cashier’s check ,at the place of holding th^ Cirquit.QourtJn Barry . County, starting prdrnptiy^ 01 :66‘PM, on January’ 9, 2025. The' amount due on ^ihfe mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company,, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kenneth Coulter, an Unmarried Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage'Funding Trust, Series 2007-2 Date of Mortgage: February 15,2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 13, 2007 Amount claimed due on mortgage ori the date of notice; $70,107.64 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 5, TOWNS 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 1085 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE EAST 300 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 FEET; THENCE WEST 143.5 FEET: THENCE NORTH 6 13 FEET: THENCE WEST 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 12.7 FEET; THENCE WEST 116 5 FEET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINETHENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR NORTH M-43 HIGHWAY, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known as: 1702 N M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buvs the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaqino the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damaoes If any, shall be limited solely to the return I <5 of the bid amount tendered at sale d u plus interest, and the purchaser shall have nn further recourse against the Mortgagor the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a milita™ service member on active duty if period of active duty has concluded your less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered tn active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing thq mortgage at th« telephone number slated in this notice Th! notice is from a debt collector. Date of noiina 11/28/2024 Potestivo & Associates P.Si Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48107' ' 248853-4400 319858 (11-28)(12-19) 1546155 (11-21)(12-12) www.HastingsBanner.com $123,543.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, For A Place Of Beginning; Thence North 450 Feet To The West State Road; Thence Southeasterly Along Said Road 300 Feet; Thence South 375 Feet; Thence West 300 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 8055 W State Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333-9469 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with abandoned in MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 14, 2024 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 642-2515 1545513 (11-14)(12-05) 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on December 12. 2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): David Kivlin, a Single Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage. LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 14, 2022 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 20, I ( 1 /> A X i 2022 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $184,929.23 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lol 6, Dull’s Plat No. 1, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly Known as; 1953 Superior Dr., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a{c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 11/14/2024 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248853-4400 318272 t > i I • I 'J f 1 ■I i i I 13?^ I i .'u. 1> f ** iskiiJa* A 1 : rr«^ tn'Ll' A 1 . kJ* 1 I • (1 AjaSNlB***® j^feis®aiB3A I (11-14K12-05) v Ejr-rS’S GO ONLINE TO KASTINOSBANNER.COM X * wp»arff -’« in5tsi£S'Si:?kx :k5 fi^ssx u 222d8»hlte<vt NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 19,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale do^s not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION; Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, whose address is 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 4901Z as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated December 11, 2020, and recorded on December 21, 2020 with Document Number 2020-014189, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated November 5, 2024 and recorded in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($234,056.27), Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: LOT 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Street Address: 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE attention MILITARY HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE duty, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE party FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT the TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS notice. Dated: November 21. 2024 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing; Kenneth J. Johnson, Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC. 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 6067 (11-21)(12-12) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort^ged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti Miller, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 12, 2005 and recorded August 19,2005 in Instrument Number 1151324 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021-GS1, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 5/100 Dollars ($107411,05). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 9, 2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOT 12, BLOCK 16 OF LINCOLN PARK ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 55, BARRY COUNTY. 705 W Clinton St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 3() days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale sale pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. * ... ■* 'iisaei: :ar.i «a«^ne« Al* >S wa '1 A 4 « tJ 4 < Ima'* '“I k* 3B3S. «t«K Ilk SRlOUfeji.;. tk jH ^Qinc ‘iaiii A ta t 3 M •k, 1 ‘*1,7:’*^ »k B UL »W « ■*-b V ,1-. • V V I x« V V 'f.T I h:^.s *. /■' Dated: November 21.2024 File No. 24-014714 Firm Name: Orlans PC SmsoM Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 sivjoS* {1T21)(12-12) , it«a- ** 'WWW M 1 jEsri i2si.tr® ♦ • I I w ^',\? >. 1 iS $ • *s'V’:s '* 4 �W S A?* s < Ww L S SPORTS W® sK'W Thursday, December 5, 2024 >1 www.HastingsBanner.com , 9 Piercefield and WMU into NCAA tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor Freshman year tends to be a good one on the court for Carley Piercefield. She helped the Lakewood varsity vol­ leyball team to the MHSAA Division 2 State Final as a freshman in high school, and her freshman season in college is rolling into the NCAA Volleyballcham­ pionships with the Western Michigan Broncos. Piercefield and the Broncos are set to face fourth-seeded Purdue in the opening round of ±e NCAA Volleyball National Championship Tournament tonight, Dec. 5, on the Boilermakers’ home court in West Lafayette, Ind. Piercefield had team-highs with 14 digs and 3 aces as the Broncos clinched their NCAA Tournament berth with a three-set win over Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship. The Broncos took a 2521,25-12,25-13 win over the Cardinals in Bowling Green, Ohio, Nov. 24 to claim the MAC Tournament Champion­ ship for the second year in a row. Back-to-back aces by Piercefield in the opening set against the Cardinals in the MAC Tournament Championship were a pretty good spark for the Broncos that final Saturday in November. Pierce­ field took over at the service line with her team trailing 18-19, and those two aces were a part of a six-point run that put Western in control of that opening set. Piercefield said she won’t soon forget the celebration and “how much joy was spilled on the court” during that stretch. The Broncos improved to 20-12 with that win over Ball State. Western Michigan finished tied for third in the MAC regular season standings this fall then knocked ofTBuffalo and top-seeded Bowling Green to get into the tourna­ ment championship game. Piercefield has been a contributor for the Broncos from the get-go. Moments befbre thc'first exhibition -match of the — season started, against the University of Illinois Chicago in Kalamazoo, Pierce­ field was told that the team would be opening the match on her serve. “I was kind of freaking out, but I was like this is my dream,” Piercefield said. “This is what 1 have worked hard for my whole life. So, I just took it. I went with it. 1 messed around with it. Yeah, it wasn’t perfect, but I ±ink after ±at game I took it upon myself that if we are going to run three DSs, I’m going to I’m going to try to beat everybody out.” She had seven digs in the opening match of the season, a three-set Bronco win over Loyola Marymount University at the Western Michigan Tournament in August. The Broncos also beat Loyola Chicago in four sets that opening week­ end and fell to Clemson in four. Piercefield’s 258 digs on the season are third on the team behind only fifth­ year senior libero Andelyn Simkins and fifth-year senior setter Logan Case. She is also third on the team in assists behind those two ladies with 30, and her 19 aces so far tie her for fourth on the team this fall. Her 14 digs in the MAC Tournament Championship were just one off her season high of 15 from a five-set win at Akron in late October. Simkins was a few years ahead of *1 ? . 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Piercefield was certainly familiar with her then even though they were tooTal apart in age to be playing together, and Piercefield said Simkins has been an especially good mentor in Kalamazoo. “She is just one of those leaders in the gym constantly communication, constantly pushing you to be better, and constantly sharing her knowledge of the game, always. If she sees something, she is telling you. She is just constantly pushing us DSs,” Piercefield said. Piercefield was a four-time all-state honoree in high school earning first team all-state honors during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons after being named second team all-state as a fresh­ man. She was a finalist for the MIVCA Miss Volleyball Award as a senior while earning academic al I-state honors too. Her plans are to work towards a degree in elementary education at Western. She feels like she is adjusting well in the classroom and on t|ie court to the challenges of a busy college schedule. “It definitely took some time to adjust,” Piercefield said. “We have mandatory study hours here, so that has been definitely helpful, and we have a bunch ofpeople who travel, so with all of our classes we stay on top of it to say the least. In high school [volleyball], you can get away with a cou­ ple things because nobody has the training, but when you step into college everybody there is pushing you all the time.” As much as there are physical chal­ lenges on the court, getting in the right headspace has been key for Piercefield as she settles into DI volleyball. “Change can be hard and I think I over­ looked that at first, but then it was just realizing everybody is here, everybody wants to get better, everybody wants to work and work hard. I am on this team for a reason and then it was just being myself,” Piercefield said. What does “being myself’ mean to Piercefield? “Off the court people consider me shy and kind of quiet, but on the court I have always gotten praise for my voice, cel­ ebrating, being a cheerleader and being loud when that’s needed, and helping bring other people up on the team,” Piercefield said. “But at first I think when I walked into practice I was a little timid, because I didn’t know how practices looked. I didn’t know what my role was oing to be. So, I think I overlooked my place. I think everybody on the team has made it easy for me to just be me and be loud and be who I am. And everybody celebrates each other.” The Broncos got their two wins at their home tournament and shot out to a 4-2 start overall with wins over both a ranked Marquette team in Milwaukee and then the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing. But from there, the Bron­ cos were downed in three contests at the Erie Insurance Invitational, fell in two matches at Tennessee and won just one of their first four MAC contests. “We faced a lot of early adversity and adjustments that other teams haven’t faced maybe,” Piercefield said. “Early this season wasn’t going how we wanted it to. We had many meetings, like ‘what is going on’ Like, just play volleyball. “We were kind of at this place where we were overthinking things because last year’s season was so good. Other people, the public, was bringing up last year’s season. It was impacting US freshman thinking we had to be something we’re not. We sat down early on and had a conversation. From that con­ versation everything has changed. It’s just play volleyball. Have fun. You’re doing the sport you love. You’re living out your childhood dream. We walked in the [MAC] tournament - people did not expect us to win. We walked in so confidently, so mentally checked in and in the end we just beat Ball State with our mental game.” Facing Purdue on its home court will be both a mental and physical challenge. The Boilermakers entertheNCAATour­ nament ranked ninth in the countiy with a 25-6 record. “They’re big, but we can’t go in thinking that This week we have talked a lot about playing Bronco volleyball,’’ Piercefield said. “We stay true to us, we use the crowd to our advantage. They’re cheering for us. It’s going to be packed, but we’ve got to use that to our advantage. At Ball State and Bowling Green, we were able to use the crowd. We’re like, they’re feeling us. They did not want us to win. Let’s play Bronco volleyball and show them ±at we deserve to be here. Piercefield loves a rowdy crowd, something she got to have playing in front of the Lakewood student section over the years. That certainly can be mul­ tiplied on the collegiate level of course. Purdue regularly packs Holloway Gymnasium, it’s home gym, with over 2,400 spectators and played for closer to 15,000 a couple times against Big Ten foes in Mackey Arena this season. The other NCAA first round contest inside Purdue’s Holloway Gymnasium Thursday pits No. 5 seed BYU, ranked 24th in the country, against Loyola Chicago. The two winners from Thurs­ day square off Friday, Dec. 6, looking to advance to the regional round of the tournament. ehesnj Sm/fs r % A t c o N I 1 s 13 25 B >* mrar ■ rMM/n B •-J J cHumpiiin rti 1 » I f as"* s « . I. . :XJ» r 5 - 1 7 ♦ •K •f- 'r»w* ■TPier. Tzr.vA % « 'I I * • •> *¥ * 4 I 1 iX r ' *] r I. fS^ 9 r 1 . i ; EPOSES Saxons start by winning Loy Norrix Tournament (, \Lwrted fl , Ml J 1732 w THe isff^ doffl (i»« Brett Bremer Sports Editor Chances to win trophies are few and far between for high school var­ sity basketball teams. The Saxons made the most of their first chance of the 2024-25 season. The Hastings varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team took the championship this week at the Loy Norrix Tip-Off Tournament in Kalamazoo. The Sax­ ons defeated the host Knights 48-42 in the tournament championship game Tuesday after a six-point win over Grand Rapids Union Monday evening. Hastings had a lead of as many as 12 points in the win over Loy Norrix in the tournament finale, leading from nofit* If sUS^ 0 start to finish. Rachael Hewitt had 16 points on the night and earned the tournament MVP award. Bri Darling had 13 points including three three-pointers. Ava Noteboom chipped in nine points for the Saxons. New Saxon head coach Ben Wilson said his girls held up against a late run by Loy Norrix and finished out the game strong at the free throw line. In the 45-39 win over Union to open the season, Hewitt had a gamehigh 21 points. She knocked down 11 free throws in the ballgame. Note­ boom and Darling had nine points each. Darling had a big bucket late to stretch the Saxon lead. i(m ♦ A / 1 1 I The Saxons won just three games all of last season and were held with­ out a victory in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play. Hastings faces its first conference foe of the season Fri­ day taking on Coldwater at Hastings High School. The Coldwater team is a tough one with a number of girls back from the squad that won 21 games last year, a district championship and finished second in the 1-8. The Cardinals opened their season with a win at Battle Creek Lakeview Tuesday. Friday night’s ballgame starts at 5:30 p.m, as game one of a double header with the Hastings and Cold­ water boys. I _ fj I » ♦ < '• •* *3 A * MUC j WMU freshman Carley Piercefield celebrates winning the Mid-American Conference Women's Volleyball Tournament Championship Nov. 24 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Broncos upset the top seed Bowling Green in the semifinals and then defeated Ball State in the tournament championship to qualify for the upcoming NCAA Division 1 Women's Volleyball Championship Tournament Photo provided Visit us online ah mihomepaper.com J, �w V: .V XT 4 * 10 www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BAHMER Thursday, December 5, 2024 '* A ALL-BARRY COUNTY...... 'h * County football teams tested against tough foes k Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a different football season in Barry County this fall. Hastings remained outstanding, a team capable of being ranked in the top ten in the state in its division and one of the best in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference, but for the first time in a half decade the Saxons didn’t end up on top of the conference. The Saxons opened the season with a win over Thomapple Kellogg. The Trojan team wasjust 3-6 overall, but with atough schedule in the reworked OK Black Con­ ference the TK team finishedjust short of the playoff points needed to get into the state postseason tournament. All six TK losses were to playoff teams and four of the six teams in the OK Black qualified for the state postseason. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg were the only two programs in the county with returning head coaches. Delton Kellogg’s Brock Smith, Lakewood’s Tim Swore and Maple Valley’s Trent Harvey all opened the season as new head coaches in their programs. Harvey stepped aside mid-season and Brian Faurot took over as interim head coach as the Lion program made its return to 11 -player football this fall in the Big 8 Conference. All three programs would have liked to notch a couple more victories, but they all got a couple despite some tough competition. Hastings was one of three Interstate-8 teams to reach the state postseason, and the only one to win a game reaching the district finals before falling to an unde­ feated (to that point) Portland team. Half of the six-team SAC Valley went to the state postseason with Schoolcraft winning its way all the way to the state semifinals. Portland was one of five playoff teams from the Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division, a conference that saw a Lansing Catholic team that was tied for third in the overall conference standings win its way all the way to the state championship game in Division 6 before falling to Lumen Christi. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagors): Zackery Mortgagorfs): Huddleston, single man Original Mortgagee: Stockton Mortgage Corporation Date of mortgage: November 30, 2021 Recorded on December 7. 2021, in Document No. 2021-015152, Foreclosing Assignee {if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the dale hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 36/100 Dollars ($132,112.36) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Being 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and South. Commonly known as 3350 Lacey Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale , or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1547241 (12'05)(12-26) X r* > J I > A’ •J' V, «*• ( I VW •a X . ,1 j] **** ' “ iW f i;. Andrew Haines All-Barry County Football First Team Offense QB Jakeb McDonald, Maple Valley: A senior leader on both sides of the ball for the Lions. He finished fourth in the Big 8 Conference in both passing yards and tackles. “He set a great example for the team and never had an ounce of quit in him,” said head coach Brian Faurot. McDonald was named first team all-conference in the Big 8 Conference as a strong safety. He recorded 72 tackles and had one interception and a forced fumble. RB Gauge Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A senior running back. .He led Delton Kel­ logg in rushing averaging seven yards per cany and he was his team’s number two receiver on the season. He was as big-play threat with several carries over 20 yards. Coach Brock Smith called him his team’s best and most consistent running back, a guy who is a patient runner who got better every week, Stampfler also started every down de­ fensively in the Panther backfield. He had 25 tackles and one tackle for loss. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC Valley. Malachi VanEngen, Thomapple Kel­ logg: The Trojans leading rusher this fall. VanEngen, a junior, averaged nine yards per carry and scored eighth touch­ downs this season. Isaiah Wilson, Hastings: A senior running back, Wilson carried the ball 109 times for 1,009 years and eight touchdowns, averaging over nine yards per rush. Wilson was named an all-county and all-conference award winners as a junior too. WR Seth Willette, Lakewood: A leader on the Lakewood team this fall and key at RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP positions all over the field. Willette was second on the Viking team in tackles from his safety spot and was also a very good punt returner to go along with his talents offensively with the ball in his hands. Willette was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White at safety. Spencer Ybema, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior, Ybema was the Trojans’ receiv­ ing leader this season and averaged 16 yards per catch. Ybema was also a key player on the defensive line for the Trojans. TE Jett Barnum, Hastings: A force on the outside for the Saxons at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. He used his size and speed time and again to beat defensive backs to the football. Barnum had 22 catches for 209 yards and nine touchdowns this season. A two-time captain and two-time all-conference award winner. He was an all-region honoree as a junior too - and there are likely more senior season acco­ lades ahead. Barnum sports a 3.7 GPA, and was a key component ofthe Saxons’ defensive front too. He had 58 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, an interception return for a touch­ down, four forced fumbles and six sacks. OL Connor Dombkowski, Thomapple Kellogg: An all-conference honoree in the OK Gold and a three-year player for the Trojan team. TK head coach Jeff Dock said Domb­ kowski anchored his team’s offensive line. Isaac Ferris, Delton Kellogg: A senior that started every game at left tackle for the Panthers. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC Valley. Coach Smith said Ferris was his team’s most consistent starter on the offensive line. Andrew Haines, Hastings: The Saxons* senior captain at center this year who made all the calls blocking up front for his team. Haines is a tliree-year varsity player who has earned all-conference honors in the 1-8. Cayden Pettingill, Hastings: A junior Notice of Intent to Fill City Council Vacancy Notice is hereby given of a vacancy effective Januaiy I, 2025, on the Hastings City Council representing die Third NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Ward. The City Council will seek to fill this vacancy by appoint­ ment and is accepting applications from interested, qualified persons through January 3,2025, at noon. The City Coun­ Pursuant to provisions in MCL 21L7cc (19), MCL 211.7b, MCL 211.7u and MCL 211.53b, the Board of Review will meet l^esday. December 10 2024 at in nn ajn. in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan to consider appeals related to Principle Residence Exemptions, Disabled Veterans Exemptions, Poverty Ex cil will then select applicants to interview with the intention of making an appointment to fill the vacancy in accordance with Section 4.10 of the City Charter. The appointed person who is selected to fill the vacancy will serve until the next General Election; the appointee must run in that election to continue serving on the City Council. The tenn for this va­ cant position expires on December 31,2028, To be eligible to fill this position, a person must reside in the Third Ward and be a qualified elector of the City, No person who holds or has held an elective city office shall be eligible for appointment to any city office or employment for which compensation is paid by the City, until two (2) years have elapsed following the term for which the)' were elected or appointed, unless their appointment thereto is ap­ proved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council. All City emptions and to Correct Qualified Errors. Council positions are nonpartisan. Interested and qualified persons should complete the Appli­ cation for membership on “City Boards or Commissions” Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 1 t ** V f . -L-S > i ,1? r?* -7 ■ \ J -J| % -(25 '^vYI I /“j The Big 8 Conference sent five of its eight teams to the postseason. Here are the 2024 All-Barry County Football Firstand Second Team Offensive and Defensive award winners. who is a two-year varsity starter for the Saxons and a two-way player. Pettingill earned all-county and all-con­ ference honors a year ago too. Grady Reed, Hastings: A sophomore in his second varsity season, the 5-foot-IO, 210-pound Reed was on assignment 94 percent of the time and had an 88 percent blocking score for the Saxons. Reed also sports a 3.4 GPA. K Mickey Jiles, Hastings: Jiles booted seven touchbacks for the Saxons, but at least as impressive was the soccer senior’s ability to loft pooch kicks along the side­ lines that his teammates were capable of having time to run under and recover. Jiles was 9-of-l 0 on PAT tries this sea­ son and had a long field goal of 42 yards. application form and submit it to Clcrk/freasurer Linda Perin by January 3,2025, al noon. Applications are avail­ able al City Hall, 201 E, State St,, Hastings. MI 49058, or online at hllps://haslmgsmi.gov/about/ilocument-cenler. Applications may be submitted by mail, personal delivery, or email to lpcrin@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin t ih' Ckrk/Treasurer All-Barry County Football First Team Defense DL Hollis Poll, Lakewood: Ajunior defen­ sive end, he had a team-high four sacks on the season. Pool had three other tackles for loss and 46 tackles overall. Poll was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White. “Hollis set the edge for us and was an aggressive pass rusher,’’ coach Tim Swore said. Mitchell Swift, Delton Kellogg; A junior, Swift was named first team all-con­ ference in the SAC Valley and an all-re­ gion player. “Opposing offenses chose to run away from him most of the time this season,” said coach Smith, but Swift still accounted for 43 tackles. He had seven tackles for loss and a sack. Swift also played all along the offensive line. Coach Smith called him his team’s best guard and most devastating blocker at the point of attack. He also spent some time at center and tackle as needed. Trapper Reigler, Hastings: Ajunior who was atwo-way starter on the offensive line for the Saxons too. Reigler is a two-time all-conference and all-county honoree. Reigler had 35 tackles, two forced fumbles, seven tackles for a loss and hvo sacks on the season. Isaac Friddle, Hastings; A senior defen­ sive lineman, Friddle had 42 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss and two sacks this season. A three-year varsity player with multi­ ple all-conference all-county awards over the years. Friddle is a three-sport athlete who is also an all-state wrestler. LB Zach Eldridge, Thomapple Kellogg: A two-way starter for TK at running back and linebacker. Offensively, Eldridge averaged ten yards per carry and 31 yards per reception over the course of the year. Chad Lennert, Thomapple Kellogg: An all-conference linebacker in the OK Gold who coach Dock thought might just be the best linebacker in the whole conference. A three-year starter who missed some time in his senior season, he still account­ ed for 41 tackles and four tackles for loss. Carter Stewart, Lakewood: Stewart had a team-high 86 tackles at linebacker for Lakewood and added hvo fumble recov­ eries, a forced tumble and three tackles for a loss. He was first team all-conference in the CAAC-White as a linebacker. Offensively, Stewart proved a back tough to bring down. He started the season as an offensive lineman and wound up as his team’s leading msher with 586 yards and seven touchdowns. Jayse Peterson, Hastings: A senior linebacker and captain for the Saxons who sports a 3.7 GPA. He was honorable mention all conference as ajunior as well. Peterson had 67 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, three saves, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery this season DB Dylan Fichtner, Delton Kelloeg: A se­ niorplaying both ways that was limited „ a bit on 0flense by a sprained ankle through­ out the season, Fichtner still earned first team all-conterence honors in the SAC Valley. He was second on the team with 35 tackles and led the team in solo tackles with 22, and had four interceptions and a forced fumble. He was asked to make too many open field tackles as a DB, but was the best kid we had to do so,” coach Smith said. Caleb Summerhays, Thomapple Kelsenior leader in the defensive backfield for TK. Summerhays had a team-high 44 tack­ les this season and an interception too. Deondre Mathis, Hastings: A senior speedster in tlie Saxon defense who also con­ tributed in tlie ofl'ensive backfield. 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X 'V •l< Sc x"'? > ’ll < 'n*« 4- A b X '* ft •'■A $ I i new ♦ ♦ -V •x; �< I www.Hasrtn9sBanner.e0m THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 5, 2024 11 DK girls build lead early at Maple Valley Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg jumped out to a 14-0 lead, but some Panther foul trouble and some improvements on the offensive end by the Lions didn't let the difference k eep growing much from there Tuesday. “W The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ 1 ketball team opened the 2024-25 season ■J with a40-24 non-conference win at Maple I Valley High School in a match-up with two teams with “new” head coaches this 4 A fall. Kevin Lillibridge has taken the reigns of the DK girls' program from long-time head coach Mike Mohn who is now focus­ *i ing on athletic director duties at Hastings High School. 3 Landon Wilkes spent the past three winters focusing on athletic director duties at Maple Valley High School but / I is back leading the Lion girls' program this winter. Both coaches face some challenges as they try and build up their programs. ~r Delton Kellogg was 5-17 a year ago and the Maple Valley team was 2-21. There are just six girls on the regular DK varsity roster this season and Lillibridge plans to cycle the ten JV players up and down Delton Kellogg junior guard Addie Stampfler finds space in the late to put up a utilizing the MHSAA’s fifth quarter rules shot during her team's win over the host Lions at Maple Valley High School in the throughout the season. teams’ first contest of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Dec. 4. Photo by Brett Bremer Wi± six varsity players, to see them play hard, even with foul trouble, they ‘ Our close outs weren’t great, so when Payton Morawski and Kaylee Willimas stuck with it. I’m happy,” Li 11 ibridge said. they beat us we helped with our hands had two points apiece. He wasn’t happy about having to move instead of our feet. It’s one of those I would say I was pleasantly surprised, out ofman-to-man defense to a zone in the things where just our help side is slow, but always hoping for more,” Wilkes said second half because of some foul trouble, Lillibridge said. “We teach them to move ofhis girls’ performance overall. “I will not but the Panthers prevailed. on the pass and not the catch and we were question these young ladies’ effort in what Senior guard Josie Williams finished moving after the catch. We were late on they do. Offensively, we’re going to strug­ with a team-high 16 points to go with 11 help. Close outs have to be better.” gle and I know that. That will be something rebounds and a blocked shot for Delton. Senior Spanish exchange student Ines we work on consistently all year long to Junior guard Addie Stampfler did an ex­ Sanchez was the catalyst for attacking the get better on the offensive end of the floor. cellent job of controlling the offense for Panther defense for the Lions. She had a Defensively, 1 thought we played a Delton and had 13 points, nine rebounds game-high 17 points. A point guard and better second half than we played a first and three steals. distributor of the basketball back home half. The first half we looked pretty shellDK also got six points, seven rebounds according to coach Wilkes, Sanchez will shocked. Girls were passing up open shots. and five deflections from junior guard be needed put the ball in the basket as her Girls were getting used to me. Being loud Dani Fields. Junior guard Jalin Lyons new American teammates continue to and being who I am probably scared a few had ten rebounds, two deflections and a work on their offensive skills. ofthem a few times, but this group... they blocked shot. Junior guard Izzie WendThe first half, we wanted Ines to do have accepted every challenge I have given land added five points. everything,” Wilkes said. “We’ll rely on them. At halftime, I told them this should Coach Lillibridge was happy to see his her an awful lot for stuff, but she has to show you that we have to work harder in girls share the scoring load. The Panthers have kids around her that are ready and she practice. When you think you’re going shot the ball fairly well. He is always has to learn to play with them.” really hard, you’ve got to go harder.” more focused on the defensive end of the Sophomore guard Aubree Roth had Delton Kellogg, after the early run, still floor he said. three points for the Lions, and sophomores led by 14 (23-9) at ±e half. It was 33-16 • s f A ■ ’l I, going into the fourth quarter. Delton Kellogg is set to open the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division season at home against Holland Black River Thursday, Dec. 5. The Lions are scheduled to host Saranac tonight, Dec. 5. J 4 •r r r • f C 11 -I LI Mbr 1 i ill ■^Haines SC'..- t *3^ -S rjgj 1 k J t ••___t- I w' -e’ 3 Delton Kellogg junior forward Dani Fields and Maple Valley sophomore Payton Morawski fight for a rebound during their bailgame Tuesday at MapleValley High School. Photo by Brett Bremer 59 I •* S’*?':: 4*i i yanisper kkiJ a 1 6t J?®® *** "^^’“•RaglerBaiiMiK hh ^.^5(-3sjBffliiiE40K sadtsaiihiSEsaL ’ta^ffEiHEftiasan Is^Fnddktelsaib iiifiiDcaKel- shtlimFiiaelBitiafeii thenr^i^i SEoijeiscnacco- tscklQblosfiliii'oa^iisiefii mjmiarto-aa) Ab-yeaf\ii)|fc'aiifent lafeiii si.t»is2sbi2-pla\' «s e\tr 5 \ids. han te team's acs'jinin-ai. a rsscrwtesx * heller aitem^acklesfor ftlioisaEoffitesisfct LB '^11 is: <11 Bd fttn duTO def . ffhaiWiHehad n«m«nu boram ixkfarloss-Hew'as gjoc^-c(®fersiix * 2^^ UIVmL I J ___ , .A aitr22fiti nine rJ wii C r. a)d nme sive threats on the outside. He closed the year with 12 receptions and four touchdowns. Continued from Page 10 three tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass break-ups and a forced fumble. Jimmy Wiggs, Maple Valley: Wiggs was named the Lions’ team MVP this fall and was honorable mention all-conference in the Big 8 Conference. He returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in the Li­ ons’ conference win over Quincy. He fin­ ished the year with 48 tackles, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery. Offensively he had 111 yards on five receptions and 54 rushes for 184 yards, as well as taking care of some kick and punt return duties. “Jim has great vision when the ball is in his hands and did a nice job running and catching the ball on offense,” coach Faurot said. “Jimmy finished third in the Big 8 for interceptions. Jim will get two entires into the MHSAA record book for a 100yard interception return TD and multiple interception TDs in the same game. Jim was our do everything guy. 55 P ■ si S’ lieCMf J, ppiot» in® . rb*** ”<1 I J ^'1 mabt® HIP FOOTBALL I'i.r • :0F IPIE"’ ** A Jackson Thomas, Lakewood: Thomas, a senior, was named first team all-confer­ ence in the CAAC White at punter. He averaged 38.2 yards per punt this season. AIl-Barry County Football Second Team Offense QB pl '/'Zz I Micah Dock, Thomapple Kellogg: A sophomore tasked with a spot in the de­ fensive backfield at the start of the season, Dock had to step up quick as the Trojans’ senior quarterback was injured on the first series of the year against Hastings in August. Dock averaged six yards per carry run­ ning theTrojan option offense and account­ ed for ten total touchdowns and 824 yards. He was also the Trojans’ kicker and punter. Tyler Frazer, Hastings: A sophomore back for the Saxons, Frazer had 678 rush­ ing yards and 11 touchdowns. Frazer carried the ball 67 times averag­ ing 11.6 yards per carry. Cardale Winebrenner, Hastings: Good with the football in his hands and a stellar blocker for his backfield mates, Wine­ brenner rushed for 944 yards and eight touchdowns as ajunior this fall. Winebrenner carried the ball 96 times and averaged 9.8 years per carry. WR Christian Harton, Lakewood: A senior, Harton was one of the Vikings top often♦ » ♦ Skyler Cook, Maple Valley: Another two-way guy for the Lions at tight end and on the defensive line. “Skyler’s commit­ ment to Maple Valley football over the last four seasons is everything a coach can ask for,” coach Faurot said. “As far as I know Skyler never missed a single offseason workout.” Defensively, Cook was second on the Lion team in tackles with 56 despite playing on the interior of the defensive line. He had 56 tackles on the season and a fumble recovery. OL Jordyn Jones, Delton Kellogg: An un­ dersized guard as a junior, coach Smitli said he just finds a way to get the job done. Jones rarely came ofiT the field for the Panthers also playing linebacker and on the defensive line. Adam Lozada, Thomapple Kellogg: A contributor on both sides ofthe ball forTK. He was a powerful blocker and spent time at linebacker too. Andrew Phenix, Maple Valley: Ajunior who was a key component to the offensive line for the Lions. “He is a great student of the game and a selfless player when asked to move around on the line to fill in for injuries. He knows all the aspects of our blocking scheme, coach Faurot said. Owen Prowdly, Lakewood: Coach Swore called Prowdly his team’s top lineman this season. A junior, he spent the season at guard offensively. Jake Welch Jr., Thomapple Kellogg: A junior who was a solid contributor for the Trojan offensive front throughout the fall. 55 RB Ul TE Specialist James Crum Jr., Lakewood: A junior listed at quarterback and defensive back on the Vikings’ roster, he handled whatever duty was asked of him. Crum was a running threat out of the backfield for the Vikings, and was a spe­ cial teams’ monster. He earned honorable mention all-conference accolades in the CAAC White for his kick returning prow­ ess. He returned two kicks fortouchdowns and a number of others inside opponents’ 20-yard-line. AIl-Barry County Football Second Team Defense DL Travis Oliver, Hastings: A senior defen- sive end, Oliver was a two-way starter for the Saxon team. Defensively, Oliver closed the season with 26 tackles, three sacks and five tackles for a loss. Blake Bossenbeiger, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A junior defensive lineman who was an anchor on that side ofthe ball according to coach Dock. Bossenbeiger had 29 tackles, two sacks and seven tackles for loss on the year. Jackson Burpee, Maple Valley: Ajunior, who was tough to stop on the edge and drew double teams when the Lions moved him to the middle of the defensive line. He had 46 tackles ±is season and played some offense as well. “He made lots of big plays in the backfield this season,” said coach Faurot. LB Mason Ferris, Delton Kellogg: A fresh­ man playing both ways on the varsity, at tight end and running back on offense, and he was also the team’s long-snapper. He was tied for second on his team with 35 tackles. “As a staff we are excited to see him develop on offense, but are most excited abouthispotentialasalinebacker,”: coach Smith said. He saw Ferris getting better every week. Derious “Debo” Robinson, Thomapple Kellogg: Ajunior linebacker and running back for TK. Offensively, Robinson got the hard yards rushing through the middle for the Trojans and averaged five yards per carry. Chris Mock, Maple Valley: A senior who started the season at defensive end and then transitioned to linebacker. He was a second-team all-conference linebacker in the Big 8 despite playing just five confer­ ence games at the position. He closed the year with 47 tackles. Once he moved to linebacker, Chris played exceptionally well and found his 66 nichewi±in diedefense,’’coach Faurotsaid. Jeremiah Penny, Maple Valley: A senior linebacker, Penny worked hard to recover from an ACL injury suffered last season, and was right back making plays like he did as a sophomore for tlie Lions. He closed the year with 47 tackles. He spent much of his time at defensive back before this season. “Jeremiah came to practice working to get better week in and week out,” coach Faurot said. DB Mendan Phillips, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore who played safety, outside linebacker, running back and tight end throughout the year. He settled in al run- CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. 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Tucker Tack, Delton Kellogg: Tack was a key component on both sides of the ball as the Panthers' quarterback too in his sophomore season. He saw a lot of time at defensive back, and coach Smith said he’s a good runner and passer that will allow the Panthers to expand their offense in the future. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29978-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Paul Steven Bruxvoort. Date of birth: 7.Q.1QfiQ TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Paul Steven Bruxvoort, died 10-26-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Corrin Bruxvoort of 2501 Daisy Lane, Middleville, Ml 49333, personal representative^ or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11/25/2024 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 12TWest Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49056 269-945-3512 Corrin Bruxvoort 2501 Daisy Lane Middleville, Ml 49333 269-945-7934 ♦ ♦ ♦ V I » I �\ 12 wwwHastingsBannercom THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 5, 2024 Delton avenges tough January defeat at Valley Brett Bremer Sports Editor < Maple Valley beat Delton Kellogg by 35 al Maple Valley High School in January' of 2024. When the 2024-25 schedule was all set, a November match-up between the Lions and Panthers to start the season was one that Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland put a little check mark by. Now he can put a *W’by it. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team opened the season with a 66-49 win on the road over the Lions 1 d r F A. J g_ Lx m- t c rj# • Guys on the Delton Kellogg bench including Grant McArthur (12). Tyler Howland (15), Christian Rojas (24) and Carter Brickley celebrate a bucket as the Panthers pull ahead of Maple Valley late in the third quarter Tuesday, Nov. 26. at Maple Valley High School in the teams’ first contest of the 2024-25 season Photo by Brett Bremer BB i >• I ' ■ a? 1 didn’t think we were greaE” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “I think we got lost a loE especially in transition. A lot of times they were more worried about finding, who do I got, instead offinding the next closest guy. The Mattison kid got loose ±ere in the comer a couple times at the start of the second half, and that really hurt us. Both of ±ose times were in transition. But ±ey’re fast and quick and they did a nice job of pushing ±e ball and really crashing the boards hard, and they played defense.” A three from Tyler Howland snapped a 19-19 tie midway through ±e second quarter and Delton Kellogg went into the half leading 25-21. The two teams came out firing in the second half. The Lions closed the gap to one on a bucket by sophomore guard Teegen McDonald a little over two minutes into the second half, and then Mattison and McDonald traded three-pointers to make it 33-32 in favor of the Panthers and that was as close as the Lions would get. Keegan [Hill] and the shooting from Grady [Mattison]. We have a nice core group of guards that I am really excited for that can penetrate, kick the ball out and get some movement of the ball. There are five or six of them that can bomb threes. They’re going to be a fun team to watch. I am looking forward to it.” Hill, a junior guard, led a group of four guys in double figures in the scoring column for Delton. He had 18 points. Mattison, a long sophomore guard, had 15 points including three three-pointers in the third quarter that helped turn a tight bailgame into one where Delton held a fairly comfortable lead in the end. Senior guard Grant McArthur had 14 points for the Lions andjunior guard Ty­ ler Howland had 11 points. The Panthers also got five points from forward Rafael Cotta, an exchange student playing his first American basketball game. “Defensively, we have to get better. I •i » 4 > 'T:. :5 J I I I I 9 A /i * r“- IS tIBU. f, 4 1 F LL r H .w J * •* % k VL’ I 19 ts I ^C| A < f /iZZiOor I VL*’ i. •* ''i e Tuesday, Nov. 26. "Gosh, that’s a great win for us to­ night,” said and enthusiastic Howland. “We have been working hard. Some of those boys have been in the gym for two months, working, and working, and working, and I am just so proud of how they played tonight. It was great... The guard play from Tyler [Howland] and kcnoN u« McArthur hit a couple free throws and Mattison drilled a three to spark a 12-2 run by the Panthers that had them in front 45-34. They went into the fourth quarter leading 50-36 and led by at least ten the rest of the night. That was one of our goals to do that/’ coach Howland said. “It was fun, for a second it was boom, boom, boom, boom and that was something that we pounded, ‘come out and win the third quarter’ and then from there I think with our guards and our quickness it put them at a little bit of a disadvantage.” McDonald had a game-high 24 points to lead the Lions. Junior forward Hayze Sifton andjunior forward Eli Wright had eight points each. The 6-foot-4 junior forward Wright managed that despite some foul trouble, and he should turn into a key player for the Lions as he continues to gain basketball experience. “We’re superyoungthis year,’’Nevins said. “We have two kids with a lot of varsity experience in Teegen and Jake [McDonald], and Jimmy [Wiggs] has a little bit, but other than that we’re all brand new. We kind of talked about it preseason, just trying to find our roles and see where we fit in our roles. We played a lot of kids tonight. It’s good. We got film on everyone. We can go back and watch film tomorrow and point out the little things that we did wrong. The big glaring things I think are easy to fix. It is the little things that we really have to really look into.” Teegen was the Lions number two offensive threat a year ago behind then senior Ayden Wilkes. Nevins said one of the big roles to fill this season is finding who can step up and be the number two offensive option behind Teegen - even if it is someone different every night. Delton Kellogg was set to play its home opener Wednesday, Dec. 4, against Union City and will open Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play Friday, Dec. 6, in a doubleheader with the girls. Maple Valley was set to face Saranac in anothernon-conference ballgame this week and will start Big 8 Conference play at home against Concord Friday. . I Delton Kellogg senior guard Grant McArthur finds room in the middle of the Maple Valley defense to attack the basket during the second half of the Panthers’ win over the Lions to open the 2024-25 season at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, Nov. 26. Photo by Brett Bremer .1 I 4 «k 1 ■V7^i - -I ; A *91 4 A .s A H• ■ -J ♦ r jr I. '>^.1 4.5 •yj b J < /. •i .J •J , s ^4 \4 I J X ■B > L2 r" IJ • . I V » **5 J K' 4 4H 4& : / I »J .•A c B W •-5 L i • >5 r<i 3? 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'> si ' . ‘J I• /J I I Explore Great Healthcare Careers in Rural Communities pathfinder I 4 I !r II ?. • •r •I k 1’ (I 4 ip. 1 Pathfinder.MiTalent.org I ♦ ♦ ( 1 .t � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-12-12.pdf 1cc9902e6319fe1cc15737c21166c550 PDF Text Text I V STATE INSIDE r. medalists lead YOUNG TODAY'S EDmON •4 •I SAXONS RETURN STRONG 7 DK WRESTLING SQUAD PAGE 11 PAGE 14 5 I ^AGE 12 - 1 b JSIB / DEVOTED TO BANNER \ c, t’ » . 4 THE HASTINGS VOL. 170, NO. 33 2:^ SAXONS START FIRST STATE TITLE CHASE % • I THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 I www.HastingsBanner.com n $1.5 Thursday, December 12, 2024 Semi-pro baseball league looking to find home in Hastings, investing in Fish Hatchery field 51 I Molly Macleod Editor I i h fish hatchery a b PARK ■ *. • •m ■ I ife * » At f- •J Michigan Baseball Congress has approached the City of Hastings in its search for host cities for its new, 16-team semi-pro league. Should the project come to fruition, the organization will invest roughly $100,000 into the softball field at Fish Hatchery Park. File photo will make Hastings its home base for at least one year. If the city and the Michigan Baseball Congress wish to continue its partnership, the team could stay in Hastings for an indefi­ nite period of time. The city is under no obligation to continue hosting the team after the first year. Travis (Tate, director of public services) and I were approached by a group called tlie Michigan Baseball Congress, and they were interested in seeing if the City of Hastings would be interested in hosting one of their teams this year,” said Moyer-Cale. “They have done similar things elsewhere in the country with both baseball and basketball. One of the leaders of the organization is actually from Michigan and wants to bring The softball field at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings may soon be treated to a facelift after a baseball league has shown interest in investing in the park’s field and facilities. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said on Monday that the Michigan Baseball Congress has approached the city expressing inter­ est in using and improving the field at Fish Hatchery for its 2025 season. City council members were enthusi­ astic about the proposal and directed Moyer-Cale to move forward in dis­ cussions with the Michigan Baseball Congress. Should the project move forward, a Great Lakes Baseball League team this to Michigan.” Moyer-Cale said the semi-prb league is putting 16 teams together across Michigan. “People who maybe they aren't for­ merly minor league baseball players — or maybe they are or people who are just really good in college or in high school and enjoy the sport to participate in the team,” Moyer-Cale said. The Michigan Baseball Congress was nearly finished choosing its sites for teams when organizers heard about the Rock the Country concert coming to Hastings this summer, said Moyer-Cale. That attracted them to the city. See BASEBALL on 3 ^4 Annual Jingle & Mingle stirs up holiday spirit in Hastings Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer r / I Over the weekend, the city of Hastings turned into the set of a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie — minus the hokey storyline and dialogue. While Hastings area residents have been prepar­ ing for the holidays for a couple of weeks now, the season began in earnest over the weekend with the annual Jingle & Mingle. This three-day Christmas event is heavy on free, family-friendly, holiday-themed activities all centered in downtown Hastings. In addition to Summerfest, which closed out the summer this year, this is one of the first events downtown since the streetscape project was completed, which has effectively transformed the main drag of Hastings. Jingle & Mingle-goers put the built-in fireplace to good use, along with adding some other mobile V 5 \ .♦ z. 4 • i ’ I , t. / < I ■R 'i » J / ■*» t ’f 7 * ahI ty • 4 .r- El z I f i r I T $} i z',.Ss ( 4 l: I .1 Ml * « « 4 I 1 fR F I* A J i. jT i I 3553 uiini 'I !r f •ji J 3 £_%s The Hastings Rotary Christmas Parade on Saturday night was filled with Grinches. They didn’t steal any of the holiday spirit, though, as spectators lined State Street to watch this year’s parade as part of the Hastings Jingle & Mingle. Photos by Jayson Bussa :rc I * I It SS" I > fireplaces, to help stay warm during the frigid temperatures throughout the festival. The Jingle & Mingle kicked off on Friday with a variety of events, including the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, situated between City Hall and the Hastings Public Library. Organizers also flipped the switch to illuminate the nativ ity scene that sits on the outer edge of the Barry County Courthouse lawn, along State Street. Santa Claus also made an appearance. Among a busy slate of events on Saturday, Slate Street came alive with dancing lights for «N '< • <1. 5 •4 <3 Attendees of this weekend's Hastings Jingle & Mingle put to use the new built-in fireplace, which was part of the recent streetscape project in downtown Hastings. J. f Members of the Bany County Board of Commissioners voted to support a lawsuit on Tuesday that challenges the Michigan Public Service Commission’s control over large-scale renewable energy proj­ ects, including solar fields. The resolution of support comes after Lansing lawmakers passed a bill package last year tliat allows the public service commission to pre­ empt local zoning regulations when it comes to siting utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage facilities. County Administrator Eric Zuzga informed county commissioners at last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting of the lawsuit being brought forth by a consortium of municipalities. While it is too late for Barry County to join the lawsuit, the county’s resolution of support will be considered during lawsuit proceedings. The lawsuit is being brought forth by Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC. out of Lansing. It argues utility companies like Consumers Energy should not be able to operate under a different set of rules, those set by the MPSC, when local municipali­ ties already have adopted ordinanc­ es governing the issue. Many municipalities, including See LAWSUIT on 3 ( A I Molly Macleod Editor I- ® s I t County votes to support lawsuit challenging state control over large-scale energy projects » / t the Hastings Rotary Club Christmas Parade. Organizers handed out Christmas tree­ shaped wand lights to many in attendance, who waved them as the parade crawled through downtown. The theme for this year’s parade was the Grinch, and there were several featured in floats. The Hastings Rotary Club's featured Hero of the Year for the parade was Michelle Skedgell, the outgoing execu­ tive director for Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 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I 1 I * ’ I �> 4 9 Lta z . -*1 ■X I ♦• ► I t f r t n -in' J I <1 12 WWW THE hHASTINGS BANKER ^l^ursday, December 12^ 2024 II II i HastingsBanner.com 1 Elementary school event gives kids holiday haircuts ----- TT The school held the latest inslallment of the event on Friday and it brought in a record number of students and faculty members. Event organizer. Erin Hayes, said that an all-time high of 120 students and faculty got fresh cuts during the event. It took the hair-cutting crew all day. They started pulling kids out of class at 8:30 a.m. and the last barber did not wrap up until 1:30 p.m. “We have some great locals that have been with us since the beginning and it has grown every year,” Hayes said. Hayes doesn’t have a background in haircutting or styling. She’s simply a parent of a child at Northeastern and was jJ^yson Bussa Contributing Writer Christmas lime certainly comes with Its share of traditions, from Secret Santa gift-giving to food and toy drives. At Hastings Northeastern Elementary, the school’s PTO and volunteers have created a holiday tradition that more and more kids are getting in on. Each year, the school welcomes in a small army of barbers and hair stylists who set up shop in a large classroom to give any interested student a free haircut. From a little trim to a complete transfor­ mation. this is a way for students to look their best when the holidays roll around. r \ r*-'*', I I I .1 H * 1 i; k J; 3 r / ’J / 5 L I • *» 1 1 < J / V j J 4 ’ 1 -1 l H 'V i ’• . rJ K 1. kv >—- I Ji / * - F&. * .I I Xi K 4 .a w I f •' r I c^'C L< 4 I I / 5■ h'' , Students from the Paul Mitchell School in Grand Rapids are seen here styling hair for students at Hastings Northeastern Elementary School on Friday. The school stages an annual event where kids can get free holiday haircuts. Photos c I r 5 7 A' I 1 by Jayson Bussa •J 1l Xi I t * 4 z A t t r Ml r-* Lb****^ rW «• nn ? Bl T A ' K£ fe1 Hayes said. “To feel really good about themselves walking out the doors is brainstorming one day on what sort of event the school could hold that would benefit students and enrich their lives around the holidays. After coming up with the idea, she brought it to the school’s PTO, which she said helped to make it happen. The event is fueled by the barbers and stylists who come in to work with the kids. This includes local shops like Ken’s Kutz and Dick’s Barber Shop but also the Grand Rapids-based Paul Mitchell School, which sends a number of senior students to refine their craft while work­ ing with sometimes-wiggly canvases. “It’s really neat to see them so excited and to have one-on-one interaction that maybe they won’t get anywhere else,” '41 Ken Shook of Ken's Kutz in Hastings gives a fresh cut to Evar, a student at Hastings Northeastern Elementary School. ijff :: f really awesome to see.” Students al Northeastern were very much in the Christmas spirit last week as, the next day, it hosted its Santa’s Workshop, a decades-long tradition that allows students to come in and make hand-crafted Christmas gifts for their loved ones for free. “They get to make crafts for their families, so they have gifts to give themselves,” explained Kati Mansager, a long-term substitute teacher at North­ eastern who is also vice president of the school’s PTO. “They don’t have to buy them and it’s special. I,^S- 1 •■.1« 'V ' I r ^IS *• I c i tfcis-'*; S21 Si‘ W*’ 4 - «»♦ .c . 9^ * >* z * . f ify^ j: ■. • I** John Berry conies back to Hastings Saturday for Christmas tour stop r«it« •I** 4, Molly Macleod Editor us to come here and play. It’s.been pretty awesome,” said Berry. In addition to spreading music and joy, Berry admitted there is an ulterior motivation for him stopping in Bayry County: The chance to taste some of Meyers’s fresh-baked cronuts, a combi­ nation between a croissant and a donut. Berry will perform a selection of his classic hits and new releases, plus a se­ lection of holiday favorites. Berry said “0 Holy Night” will be an especially poignant performance for him. He recalled recording the song in 1994 after recovering from emergency brain surgery. “We just captured something really emotional and lovely that you can’t think of, that you can’t create, it just has to happen on its own if it’s going to happen,” Berry said. John Berry is returning the Hastings _this_we£kend for his third consecutive year to spread holiday joy. Berry's 28th Annual Christmas jpur isjiiakingii stop at the Hastings Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. The evening is sponsored by Lake Odessa’s Meyers’ Hometown Bakery. Jeff Meyers, owner of the bakery, has underwritten Berry’s annual Christmas concert in Hastings since Barry County became a stop for Berry three years ago. The Grammy winner said he is no stranger to Michigan and remembers playing the Kalamazoo State Theatre for the first time in 1994. “Hastings came about because the folks at Meyers’ Bakery have become dear friends, and they’ve been hosting t I 4♦ *a I a 1 ’ , . ,, • ' ifflsioD’S'ises^Si .1 I ( ) ' V I - A .4^ r T . , *• ■ r IjsbDd'isfe® *• •• • sE^iewMio^'ie . , a^kM^SESai^ gt % V nfissar^^S /. I .a imuL •1U <5 ’fe?‘ S'”*'. (■oisi fei A. sfcik 5 I I ’n HAVE YOUR CHILD’S PHOTO TAKEN WITH SANTA Friday, I F. n 1 i5 t. f Dec. 13 th >h. [ »: I ** ■’< Vi 2 p.ra. to 4 p.m. «< •T fl V L I “•1, lin w All children are wdconic I to have a free photo taken I • with Santa and please > r Grammy-winner John Berry is back in Hastings this week with his annual stop of his Christmas tour. Photo provided consider bringing a toyfor ike I I « Stuff our Station w toy drive / wa Pediatrlca i( I « Other songs being performed this weekend include classics like “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye,” and “1 Think About It All The Time” and several Christmas songs. This show has become a truly special part of our community’s holiday celebra­ tion,” said Spencer White, HPAC Site Coordinator. “Having John return for a third year speaks to the warmth andjoy he brings to Hastings each holiday season. UT 5 Tm looking fonvard to being back in Michigan, 1 love coming there to play. And Hastings is always a treat to be A A Southfide >n ri i » WBCII f ”ShifIOur 300 Meadow Run Drive, South of Hastings onM-37 www.southsidecares4kids.com > * > II ♦t Sfultdii i<»> :iihI (an l)K()l’-()l I (269) 8J8-1020 d — ’- - there. The performing arts center there is absolutely lovely. Anybody who’s not been there for a show is missing out. If you don't come see me, go see somebody. It’s a great room,” said Berry. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at hastings.ludus.com or by calling 269-945-2492. Tickets are $5 off until sold out. The lobby and box office will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Auditorium doors will open al 6:30 p.m. The Hastings Performing Arts Center is located at 520 W, South St. in Hastings. t < & < r CONTACT US 1351 NM-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbannercom i EDITORIAL mmacleod@nnihomepaper.com DELIVERY QUESTIONS circulation@hastingsbanner,com CLASSIFIED ADS Group I classifiedads@hastingsbanner.conn Rick Burrough. 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A K .1h �I k b. l\ • K I ‘•fc, I I 'k •% II 1 A c • .*1 s 1 * ’f»V vv. 1 f- A V V www.HastingsBanner.com t •’J • A. * ‘‘Wb* s Historic Charlton Park awarded grant from W.S. and Lois VanDalson Foundation *■ H.. La J.. J I I V t I -I 1 k i e V .•v • V !' A .* ^.- -n fez s ‘'X ( 11 A \v 1 * \ I I \ u i X *• k**** V r PAr.. i *, k I K 11 r *fre 'tn * <sZ5‘'«. e I / c I ?1 X’ k>. ■•<?X85o r-M. ...... _ •S-' *% Historic Charlton Park (HCP) has been awarded a grant from the W.S. and Lois VanDalson Foundation to perform additional accessibility projects through­ out the historic village. This work will enhance the visitor experience by better connecting people who are aging or use a mobility device to the historic build­ ings. This project is part of larger efforts to address accessibility deficiencies as outlined in HCP’s master plan. “Receiving this funding from the VanDalson Foundation really cements the importance of the accessibility work we are doing throughout the facility. The connectivity will help better serve youth in our education programs and the public at large by enabling access to the spaces being interpreted,” said Dan Patton, di­ rector of Barry County Parks. Funding will be used to offset the costs of completing the permanent ramps and barrier-free entries to four buildings in the historic village (Sixberry House, Lee School, Hall House, Barber Shop). Remaining fundswill be used to address access barriers to the Blacksmith Shop. This project will increase personal independence and allow older visitors and individuals using mobility devices to fully engage in all HCP has to offer by allowing access to historic buildings at their own pace without making an appointment or calling ahead. HCP is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. '^aaiit' LAWSUIT •1 Continued from Page 1 t Barry County, have adopted ordinances that set rules and regulations for largescale energy projects in recent years. Those ordinances were rendered moot after House Bills 5120 and 5121 passed late last year. Utility-scale solar developments, typi­ cally seen as large fields filled with solar panels, are quickly replacing wind farms around Michigan. The race for land to put these large arrays of solar panels on is spurred on by renewable energy goals and mandates set not only by the utility companies themselves but also by the state. County residents have cried foul against a large-scale solar development underway in Johnstown Township. * ^■0 p; p 4^ -fl > /-i f.f r •> I * n ■B J ’ 4* S I I r * / UP, UP AND M\IM: Crews quickly assemble new radio tower > I V r L BASEBALL ‘r rr-"' ■ Continued from Page 1 * “They come into communities and identify areas that are underserved in terms of their access to baseball and try to update their fields,” said MoyerCale. The Michigan Baseball Congress said they are happy utilizing Fish Hatchery’s lone softball field for its games. A temporary pitcher’s mound will be in place during games. Additionally, the group is budgeting about $100,000 for improvements to the field. “They would tear up basically every­ thing, regrade, resod, make it all look nice, build dugouts, replace bleach­ ers, add a scoreboard, those kinds of things,” said Moyer-Cale. “Their primary sources of funding would be ticket sales, food and beverage sales, as well as sponsorships.” Great Lakes Baseball League games will typically host alcohol sales, as well. Moyer-Cale said she informed the league that alcohol is prohibited in city parks in Hastings, like Fish Hatchery. While the league would pre­ fer to have alcohol sales to boost its earnings, Moyer-Cale said organizers were understanding of the city’s lim­ itations in place and the unlikelihood of alcohol sales being granted. “They also would be requesting food trucks and signage and things you (the council) would have to give special approval for,” said Moyer-Cale. Should the partnership move for­ ward, Great Lakes Baseball League games (when played at home in Hastings) will be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from May through December. Preseason activities will begin in April. Council members were enthusiastic about the proposed collaboration with the league. The few potential concerns raised by council members included the somewhat dilapidated state of the old bathrooms at the park, geese and parking concerns. Mayor Dave Tossava compared the partnership to the agreement the city «ll^ S 1 x lii 1 i I t I I f A 3fjlD3-^ * ii6»' J '4- ✓ **•. . • A it t a- y - '"_■<!*/ I”. MT V *• > A 4^^ -i' t I i: J z. i I A .^•1 r I' r A 11 r fl 1 • k tj V 1 Historic B4 r i > A r- PEAC L' ' I- I. H ONC ’ > *t <fl * / * ♦ BARRV COUNTY PARKS OF CHniSTMAS PAST L J THIS SATURDAY 8 SUNDftY J l2:OOT0M:OO _ 2 ’ 2 X .V A A • J I • I >.'»> < 1^-'■* \ y• ! v, - / •-%» •s ■? A I. vr \l •R I « J 4: •.:t 4 r kh 1 > ! 4^ J .* iss I ) Historic Charlton Park has been awarded a grant from the W.S. and Lois VanDalson Foundation that will help the park’s recent accessibility efforts. Photo by Molly Macleod i r k .. I 5 KT®^ I I Charlton Park Road. For more informa­ tion, call (269) 945-3775, visit charltonpark.org, or find them on Facebook. HCP is part of the Barry County Parks system. For more on Historic Charlton Park’s recent grant awards, plus a look into its accessibility project, look to this week­ end’s edition of The Reminder. 4 •rt *V •fc •V I U fT k A < 'J \ r •f I J ri A 'V.. I f 1 T* i ib. I I VB 1 31 << ,r ^.T f 4 > The landscape of rural Nashville is changing quickly as crews work quickly on Tuesday to assemble a new, 475-foot radio tower on Swift Road, south of M-79. The tower replaces another, older 475-foot tower, that crews disassembled last week. By the time next week rolls around, the tower will likely be nearly finished, if it isn’t completely assembled already. The tower, owned by the State of Michigan, is used for There, Consumers Energy is build­ ing a large-scale renewable energy project on 1,600 acres of land. The utility company hopes to build a large, 140-MW solar field there, plus a biodigester. Area residents have raised concerns with the project, rang­ ing from crop damage, drainage issues and environmental impacts. Additionally, locals worry about the project being an eyesore. Consumers broke ground on the project in June of this year. Once the solar array and biodigester are up and running, the company says the two will generate enough power for 25,000 homes. The solar array is expected to be finished by 2026; the biodigester could be up and running as soon as next year. has with Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. Workers at the hospital can park at the park. In exchange, the hospital pays for improvements and maintenance to the parking lot at Fish Hatchery. “What I want to do is, I want them to come in here and make all the improvements (to Fish Hatchery). You know, the hospital came to us when they needed a parking lot. They spent $200,000 on a parking lot that we didn’t have to spend. And as it wears, they’re maintaining that parking lot. So if we can make some kind of agree­ ment with the baseball people, you know, welcome them into Hastings and take their money,” said Tossava. “I think it’s a no-brainer that we should support this project,” he said. NEWSPAPER DEADLINES Advisor Monday at 4:00 pm Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm Banner Tuesday at Noon Reminder Wednesday at Noon Sun & News Wednesday at Noon emergency communications. Barry County Central Dispatch Director Stephanie Lehman said the new tower will further improve the county's emergency communications abilities. Photo by Molly Macleod I ‘A 1 Group Financial ! 4' r .‘•j Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™CRPC Financial Advisor 0 Member SIPC t Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor 0 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Consider these year-end financial moves As we enter the holiday 7 season, youi* life may well become busier. Still, you i might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we f turn the calendar to 2025. 4 Here few are a \ suggestions: Review vour ' investment portfolio. As h you look at your portfolio, ask ±ese questions: Has . its perfonnance met my expectations this year? Does it still reflect my goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Do I need to rebalance? You might find that working with a financial professional can , help you answer these - and other questions you may have about your investments. • Addtoyour 401(k) and HSA. If you can afford it, and your employer allows ' it, consider putting more J money into your 401(k) before the year ends — including “catch-up” contributions if you’re 50 or older. You might also want to add to your health savings account (HSA) by t the tax-filing deadline in April. • Use your FSA dollars^ Unlike an HSA, a flexible spending account (FSA) works on a "use-it-oruse-it-orbasis, lose-it” you lose any unspent funds al the end of the year. So, if you still have funds left in your account, try to use them up in 2024. (Employers may grant a 2'/2 month extension, so check wi± your human resources area to see if this is tlie case where you work.) • Contribute to a 529 plan. If you haven’t opened a 529 education savings plan for your children, think about doing so ±is year. Wi± a 529 plan, your earnings can grow tax deferred, and your withdrawals are federally tax free when used for qualified education expenses — tuition, fees, books and so on. And if you invest in your own state’s 529 plan, you might be able to deduct your contributions from your state income tax or receive a state tax credit. • Build your emergency fimd. It’s generally a good idea to keep up to six months’ worth of living expenses in an emergency fund, with the money held in a liquid, low-risk account. Without such a fund in place, you might be forced to dip into your retirement funds to pay for short-term needs, such as a major car or home meaning repair. your • Review estate plans. If you’ve ■-r I I FOCUS tA , I ' < •VI < f I \ V CHARLPAI VILLAGE v I I, 4 •« r - \ r ♦ ♦ * > •' I *7 vJM 0* A * *z » z ’’’^ **‘tj*' - •iBi *4^ 3 Thursday, December 12, 2024 *< I' Z]j£t^lNGS BANNER experienced any changes in your family situation this year, such as marriage, remarriage or ±e birth of a child, you may want to update your estate­ planning documents to reflect your new situation. It’s also important to look at the beneficiary designations on your investment accounts, retirement plans, IRAs and insurance policies, as these designations can sometimes even supersede the instructions you’ve left in your will, And if you haven’t started estate planning, there’s no time like the present. • Take your RMDs, If you’re 73 or older, you will likely need to take withdrawals - called required rninimum distributions, or RMDs — from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA, If you don’t take these withdrawals each year, you could be subject to penalties. These aren’t the only moves you can make, but they may prove helpful not only for 2024 but in the years to come, This article yvritten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edwani Jones Financial Advisor 1 I I I UI �* - b ............ vvwwHastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 12, 2024 Thornapple Wind Band performing ‘Holiday Surprises’ concert next weekend Bridge reopens on M-43 following 8-month closure f f 9 Molly Macleod , I Editor * J Travelers in Barry County let out a collective sigh ofrelief last Wednesday after construction crews removed barriers and declared a bridge on M-43 open once more after an 8-month closure. The reopening came just in time for that evening’s winter storm. The bridge, which crosses the Coldwater River between Usborne and Barber roads, had been completely closed to traffic since construction began mid-April. Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation crews did a complete replacement of the 167-foot bridge. The now-replaced bridge was built in 1956. It handled 2,375 cars per day, on average. Originally, crews estimated the bridge replacement to be complete by Oct. 1. That esti­ mate got pushed back to Nov. I, and later Dec. 20. In the meantime, travelers have found alternate routes. The $3 million project was paid entirely from state and federal funds. << t 5r. ti k ,ic^ 9 r I;'# 4 1 a I ■ I f r I .s .r r' J 1 w ei<«^ tE’ I fp V! V jsa • 77^ Ad •7"‘* L •• 9 • w -.A I ’ I • f". UM * 'a The Thornapple Wind Band will present its “Holiday Surprises" concert at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Dec. 22. Photo provided r » •••V I• Locals who are late to the holiday spirit and those who just can’t get enough holiday music are in luck. The Thomapple Wind Band is preparing for its “Holiday Surprises” concert, slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The concert will be held at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South St. in Hastings. The concert will feature special guests, the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra and will feature some jazzy holiday favorites along with featured soloists, duets and a family sextet. First organized in 1995, the Thomap­ ple Wind Band is a community-based organization whose mission is to bring wind band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity »( *A. «r* ♦ *• w /. * s •» ej XJ6' «■ Travelers across the county are rejoicing as the bridge over the Coldwater River on M-43 between Barber and Usborne roads reopened last week following an 8-month replacement process. Photo by Marcia Culhane <5! to combine their musical talents with others. The organization is open to any­ one with a passion for music regardless of ability. Current members range from young adults with only a few years of experience to retired professional musi­ cians with decades of experience—and every point in between. For anyone interested in joining the band, the first rehearsal for the March 23, 2025, concert will be on Feb. 13, 2025, in the Hastings Middle School band room. Email the music librarian to reserve a folder at roseanger@scbglobal.net, or call/text 269-779-3310 for more information. Interested parties are invited to join the Thomapple Wind Band’s Facebook group for the most A/M up-to-date information. a *' ...Ij' J* > I* Metyp® ffOlfliW s * ' 'J ' T't A TV, Legal advice offered to Barry County seniors A i rx ( The Legal Services of South Cen­ tral Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct over-the-phone interviews for legal advice and possible representa­ tion, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should call 269-224-5040 on Wednesday, Dec. 18, between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non­ profit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education Corewell Health-Pennock seeking donors for blood drive Dec. 18 to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph coun­ ties. The agency seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. The advice and counsel at the senior sites are funded primarily by the Area Agency on Aging Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. — MM Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Mich­ igan, is encouraging community members to donate blood this holiday season. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital will play host to a blood drive. The drive will begin at 12:45 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is the primary provider of blood for Coreweli Health hospitals, and blood donated can help a variety of people, including trauma victims, surgery patients, premature babies, people I k. ri V /J 4 > ✓ JU1 ttyonrentaotsiii l«fl fl . J I’wlieltwiittiiat .9 ■ 1 A r I Molly Macleod Editor ' r * L •A ?* < ♦ » « J V > 1 I I w 4 M •t I t <-eX • V ♦ 5 The annual, three-day Jingle & Mingle is loaded with Christmas-themed events, including a gingerbread house-building competition. The top creations were displayed at the Hastings Public Library. JINGLE I * Continued from Page 1 and will be succeeded by incom­ ing executive director Virginia Bolshakova. In fact, Skedgell has logged 23 years of service to the Institute. Sunday featured a reindeer petting zoo and other events to cap off this year’s Jingle & Mingle. In addition to drumming up the holiday spirit, the Jingle & Mingle is meant to shine a spotlight on local businesses, the owners of which are instrumental in making the event happen. It also draws a large crowd downtown, where they’ll hopefully do some shopping during this crucial sales season for small local businesses. Paige Brandli, owner of The Wild Wood Books and Music on West State Street, experienced Jingle & Mingle for the first time as a busi­ ness owner. Her shop even hosted special activities, like a perfonnance by the Barry County Flute Choir. V^e had a nice weekend,” Brandli said. “...For us, events like Jingle & Mingle bring in a lot of people — both regular customers and new folks who haven’t been downtown in a while. We also had some events for the weekend in the store so that brought in new faces and helped with sales, as well. Overall Jingle & Mingle was great.” f I ■I <! a 't > I '•vSu: \ a - V ■ i r* (( Hastings City Council members ap­ proved a modification to the Woodlawn Meadows Planned Unit Development on a split vote on Monday. Additional­ ly, council members voted to approve the new Woodlawn Meadows PUD site condo plan. The move will allow for 32 sin­ gle-family detached units to be built on the 9.28-acre parcel. This is a reduction from the original plans for the site, which would have made way for multi-unit, dense housing. A representative from Exxel Engineering, Inc., who prepared the PUD amendment proposal, said the original use for the property would have made for much denser housing than the proposed 32 single-family site condo­ miniums. Both votes passed 5-2, with Terry Stenzelbarton and Jordan Brehm voting against. Council members Bill Nesbitt and Don Bowers were absent on Mon­ day. The Woodlawn Meadows PUD was originally approved in 2001 as a threephase project. The first phase, which was completed, included the construc­ tion of four, 20-unit specialized care buildings. The next phases, which were never completed, would have called for the construction of a 24-unit two-story independent apartment building and 12 single-family condos consisting of tliree buildings with four units each. New owners bought Woodlawn Meadows in 2020 and had no desire to develop the next phases of the project. fhae-T^ r, Woodlawn Meadows PUD modification approved on split vote » u La«0B< y •> VliRciiS.. Ub' with anemia and those undergoing treatment for cancer. The process for donating blood takes about an hour. This includes registration, a brief medical screen­ ing and blood collection. Individuals 17 and older who are in good health and not experiencing symptoms of cold or flu may donate blood. Donors who are 16 years old may donate but must have parent or guardian permis­ sion. Aphoto ID is required to donate. For information on donating blood or to schedule an appointment, visit donate.michigan.versiti.org. MM IL J® ftwAi r t 4 -I’, ssi; iT I / 1 < •5 Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village II has stepped forward requesting the modification of the PUD to make way for the 32 proposed single-family homes. Amanda Mattson, who lives across from the existing retention pond in the neighborhood, raised concerns about the project on Monday. She and her neigh­ bors banded together to express their opposition to the development. Our main opposition to this is that. again, it was based off of something from 2001. Our houses actually did not exist at that point that we're aware of. It hadn’t been developed. So, the population density in the area would significantly J I f *«5!« ex- X. increase, said Mattson. Mattson also raised concerns about drainage issues in her neighborhood. Flooding has been a recent concern. Now when a significant rain comes, or spring melt-off, our lawns flood, the retention pond is overflowing, and also the neighborhood around those two new houses, because of the grading, the street floods. So we have concerns about the ability of that pond to own any more water after development,” said Mattson. She also brought up concerns about property values and the impact on wildlife. Exxel representatives countered by pointing out the new PUD use will actually lead to fewer units being made available in the neighborhood than originally planned. Additionally, the retention pond was built with the intenm ,n°?"rv‘ng the original uses of the FU D Any drainage or other structural problems will be addressed during the early stages of the project. ^ho •••4^s I'D' ShSee Jo .7 - *< >» X' "a A ' V. h . I* 1.^4* F s ■-’e> u *■ *1 s { s-* V I I s •. ’ S5esBK>S^e- s I •>1 I The buck stays hsre! Santa Claus visits with young Bowen at the Hastings Public Library on Saturday morning. The jolly man in red made a couple of < v.*.. ~ ' fl; k M % V'T Invest In Your Community. appearances at this year's Jingle & Mingle. tt' A b. c .. Spend it here. Keep it here. •> ,1 I Group ♦♦ Xk ’’I?' S' XS: A*« .> !Ia. if' �www.HastingsBanner.com Z^E Hastings banner Thursday, December 12, 2024 5 Stafford Printing and Michigan Web Press welcome new general manager .'1 X •. I ' J rN^-. t: ’I A-1. ♦< b 3 * « il*. ib* 5" <i V 'X ' Ik M * ‘JTi -i- 1 I I ’""^seb t GREENVILLE — Leadership al Stafford Printing of Greenville, Mich, is proud to announce the addition of Joe Howard as general manager. Howard has been a leader in the print industry for 25 years. After graduating with a degree in print management from Ferris State University, he went on to serve in leadership roles at print companies throughout Michigan gain­ ing experienced in customer service, finishing, continuous improvement and manufacturing. “We are thrilled to welcome Joe as general manager at Stafford Printing,” said Todd Hagerman, Michigan Web Press general manager. “His experience, attention to detail and enthusiasm for getting the job done right the first time are exactly the leadership skills we seek at Stafford Printing and Michigan Web Press. Our team and our clients will greatly benefit with Joe in this role.” In his role as general manager How­ ard is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Greenville printing facility, including managing 45 full-time employees. Howard lives in Greenville with his wife Trisha and three daughters. In their spare time he said the family enjoys camping throughout the summer and hunting during the fall. “I am excited for this new opportunity and look forward to meeting everyone on the Stafford Printing and Michigan Web Press teams,” said Howard. Howard replaces long-time general manager John Moy, who is retiring at r: year end. A 1985 graduate of Grand Valley State University Moy started his carcer in the lumber industry, moving Joe Howard to the print indus­ try in 1997 joining Stafford Printing as a sales executive. He excelled in sales and customer ser­ vice, and in 2008 Moy was named general manager of John Moy Stafford Printing, which was acquired by Michigan Web Press in 2019. “For 27 years, I have been blessed to work for Stafford Printing and Michigan Web Press. I have had the privilege of working with some of the best printing and newspaper people in our industry,” said Moy. Michigan Web Press located in Davisburg, Mich, and Stafford Printing are sister companies of View Newspaper Group, publishers of 21 community newspapers in Michigan, eight of which are printed at Stafford and the balance at Michigan Web Press. Lapeer native Rick r ANNIVERSARY Burrough is president and owner of the three companies. ABOUT MICHIGAN WEB PRESS and STAFFORD PRINTING Locally and independently owned, Michigan Web Press was founded in 1979. In 2019 the company acquired Stafford Printing. Today the combined companies make up the largest com­ mercial newspaper printer in Michigan serving more than 250 clients throughout the Midwest. Experts in web printing and direct-mail, annually they print more than 130 million pieces, insert more than 140 million pieces and mail more than 70 million pieces. Formore information, visit michiganwebpress.com or contact Michigan Web Press General Manager Todd Hagerman at thagerman@michiganwebpress.com. ABOUT VIEW NEWSPAPER GROUP Founded in 2003, View Newspaper Group is a locally-owned, locally-con­ nected community newspaper group covering 13 Michigan counties. As Michigan’s largest independently owned newspaper group, the company publish­ es 21 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 335,000 households each week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. For more in­ formation, visit mihomepaper.com or contact View Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell at ecaswell@ mihomepaper.com. — EC ANNOUNCEMENT Evelyn Johnson-AUerding to celebrate 90th birthday Evelyn Johnson-Allerding, of Freeport, will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 21, 2024. Cards may be sent to 588 E. Brown Rd., Freeport, MI 49325. No gifts please! *0 -fc R » * Lakewood Area Choral Society performing in Lansing Sunday J«i«»ell He V. A. I I* iiV> ; t Si' ** Ui'. XT «S'C iw ( *-*A * screen- w* lal I - *' M experiencing sjmpt, ‘Z^ojRdonateWooiDojK ,, ■ ...... siiipji V There will be several special perfor­ mances during the concert. The Cindy Thelen Ensemble, con­ sisting of Warren Bishop, Jen Bowers, Brian Grawburg, Sheryl Haverman, Bob Oster, Cathy Ott, Larry Ott, Gary Platte, Vai Reisen, Lisa Sterkenburg and Cindy Thelen will present “There is Faint Mu­ sic” by Dan Forrest. As a soloist, Warren Bishop will sing “It Came to Pass” by the Booth Brothers. Then, LACS accompanist Ethan Holmes will play “Let Earth Receive Her King!” by Richard Elliot on the 62-rank Jaeckel pipe organ. The choir’s three concluding selec­ tions include “This Holy Night” with so­ loist Lisa Sterkenburg and cellist Rachel Burcz, Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” and a beautiful setting of “Silent Night,” again featuring cellist Rachel Burcz. Concert doors will open al 2:30 p.m. in Lansing. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be taken. —MM \ t 4;m AftolDisrequiraitodiM. ilm»i^k.i. ’ “ 7 “ WlDisraiiiiraiioilott lX z t OrllUfWiihnannAlrf^^..™ ?C0' to schedule an appointoent, w pffi-jTCiEMe fe peopie il(ttMhiean.versitLorg.-.KI/ With your endowment supp ort, you will help ensure that Spiritual Care Consultants helps fulfill its mission for years to come. Ma bta PUD modifi'catai amwd on split rt L (-• HlM E*r •? O«iiMeaifc«liei«aW J to slq!f«l fw<i ’ modificjtim of liie PtJD to mate sp I I What I Hear.” Also included will be a setting of the Austrian Carol, “Lullaby For the Christ Child” by Jim Ailor, and Molly Ijames. “How Far Is It to Beth­ lehem” will be conducted by assistant conductor, Cindy Olson. The concert wi 11 continue with “Good People AIlRejoice/ Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella” with soloists Kristen Kennedy and Larry Ott, followed by a rousing arrangement of “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas” and the spiritual “Rise Up Shepherds.” 5 of Blood Cffiicj oAMiiiijaj . The Lakewood Area Choral Society (LACS), now in its 39th season, will present its annual Christmas concert, “Rejoice and Be Merry,” at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 15, in the sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave. in Lansing. Under the direction of Robert C. Oster, the choir will perform a variety of sacred and secular seasonal classics including John Rutter’s “Rejoice and Be Merry” and the perennial favorite “Do You Hear ^jaula MaW * I'® ®' h'. djeoe* ■0*1* BRIAN ROARK TESTIMONY A VV 4 f My name is Brian Roark, and I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). We have 11 offices, seven in West Michigan and four in Southwest Indiana. My position is team leader and CEO, so I spend much of my time with vision, helping coordinate the teams, and keeping things rolling. feon Oi ^iaaiotedevcltpj *” helped me see where I was and where I needed to be. I mean, I've read many self-help books about workaholism, and what those did was make me conclude that I was not a workaholic but a hard worker. Well, that was a lie, and I could justify that because I read all those books, and they justified that. I even used Scripture to justify my work and all that became exposed through the spiritual care healing program. f 4^ ' i).5jes I first learned of Spiritual Care Consultants (SCC) when Pastor Gale attended my church. I was enlightened and thought SCC looked like good seed to sow into and learn more about. And I was very curious because of what I heard about how the ministry could help my team. We have approximately 100 employees, and I envisioned how we could even expand that. We could then allow the SCC ministry to be available to our 13,000 clients, or at least inform them and allow them an opportunity to be ministered to. het fl* i i That was two to three years ago. A year after that, I took a team of ten to . Wouldn't you know it, ’ God told me,"Brian, you need help. Why don't you see ifSCC can help you?' And really, that's what started our story. ffsp* 2 1 >2^ }'■ r Wow, all I can say is the program is awesome. It changed my life and broke three generations over 45 years. My dad taught me as a young boy to work hard and that it was good to work hard, It's not one and and I clung to that without knowing that the done, and they don't enemy could use it to ruin a long period of say,*‘Okay,Ihelped my life. Whether in business or not doesn’t Brian, Cool, next," really matter. If you have any sense that your life is out of balance, SCC can help you with They 're following that. Sessions are even available via video up. They care about conferencing, so you don't have to live in who you are. Hastings or near their office. They can help you wherever you are. It's just been a phenomenal program. » ,a»" 1 I iy. He t r,. was very impressed and prayed about how we could integrate the ministry into our business. Wouldn't you know it, God told me, "Snan.you need he/p. Why don't you see if SCC can help you?” And really, that's what started our story. SCC wants to help you, and after you've gone through the processes, they call you at least monthly for a follow-up to see how you’re doing. I’m a third-generation workaholic, and for 45 years, I’d struggled with workaholism. As a third-generation entrepreneur and retailer of sorts, I needed help very much. I knew that my life was no longer sustainable. I had made a commitment to my wife 'till death do us part,' and in no way did I want to cut her short because I was a workaholic. Because I was working 80-plus hours a week, and even more during tax season, I realized that, hey, if I really want to be true to my wife and give her my best time and my best years, I can't be working that much. And that revelation is what brought me to SCC for help. Then, I accurately saw myself and compared myself to an alcoholic. I mean, 1 was working too much. I was out of balance, and all those things culminated at one time. You'll discover all these cool things once you become involved with the spiritual care healing program. The "I am statements” ministered to me the most. Some "I am statements" powerfully ministered to me, and I realized, "IVow, hey,! need to make an adjustment because I need to be that.” The "I am statements" P' I { <<• banquets and started to support their ministry. As I learned more about SCC, I It's not once and done, and they don’t say, “Okay, I helped Brian. Cool, next.” They're following up. They care about who you are. They’re praying for you. They’ve continued to pray for me after 1 finished the program, and we all know we need that prayer help to keep that ball rolling. But latch onto the program because it’s phenomenal. It’ll help you. In Loving Memory. Brian passed away on October 7,2020 SCC Endowment is Fund Number 165 □ I □ BARRY COMMUNITY I □ FOUNDATION * SCAN TO WATCH BRIAN'S TESTIMONY f' 231 S. BROADWAY ST, HASTINGS Ml Tl WWW.BARRYCFORD V'' .1 t •/ I t .11 ■ II n ( -*• ** I 4 J r / I i 1 I })■, i �THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 12, 2024 6 wvvw.Ha5hngsBanner.com OBITUARIES s VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Kurt Lee Kunde Theressa Margaret Blain Noffke of service at the Michigan Kurt Lee Kunde passed ■■■I Department of Transportation, suddenly at home in Alto. Ml, on December 8, 2024, at the where he worked as a Civil age of 76. Engineer. He was a proud Survived by his loving wife of “Papa”, who loved having a nearly 56 years (Anniversary: <1 VM baby on his lap, and a golf club 12/14). Connie (Buehler) Kunde; fc-'w in his hand. their daughter, Allison Kunde; Kurt was in devoted service their grandchildren, Fiona to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Newton, and Hawke Kunde; In lieu of flowers, donations can his brothers, Richard (Kathy) be given to the “ Benevolent" Kunde, and Edward Kunde. and “ Hand-to-Hand" funds at St. Paul ’ s He was preceded in death by their son. Lutheran Church of Caledonia, Ml. Michael Kunde, and his sister-in-law, Joan Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. Kunde. He was survived by many other beloved 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m., with a luncheon following at St. Paul’s extended family members. Kurt was an Lutheran Church, Caledonia, Ml. admired elder of the family, and cared so Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. deeply for so many. 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Correction: In the Thursday, Nov. 14, edition of The Banner, a photo is mislabeled in the article “Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co. and Hastings.” A caption incorrectly states the photo of the old Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company factory was taken in 1995. The photo would have been taken before that portion of the factory was demolished ca. 1979-1980. We regret the error. Worship Together fl? the church of your choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH fl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday P.O. Box 8, Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree UI ethodist.com. Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and w w w.cbchastings .org. 269-948-0900. Life Group 6:30 p.m. Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead ^^^lor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF nriTHM CHURCH OF DELTON w T® V J'T Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 328 N. Jefferson Street, 328 N. Jefferson Street. w k- |A -f Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. 8609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. (Children Kindergarten-5th School Youth Group; 6:30 Roger Pastor Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. r/»'y information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chitrchesand these local businesses: A 9 Graphics HASniKS Fiberglass Products r 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 it Av j S'. i A' 5^ IE -t ' •*X,t Wi.* fi i » r* i * * 9 ZkH BitP’t -f♦ fl Marcia Rae Mahler Marcia Rae Mahler passed away peacefully on December 5. 2024, after living a rich and full life here on earth. She has now gone to her heavenly home to I be with her Lord and Savior. Marcia was born on June 2. 1939 to Rev. Chalmer and Mae t Miller of Freeport, Ml. Marcia was preceded in death b 4 by her husband Rev. Gerald R. Mahler in 2019. Marcia was a loving and patient mother of four. She will always be remembered for having a welcoming home as well as a willing and helping heart. Of particular joy, in these last years, was the time she and Jerry spent at their small home on Basset Lake in Middleville with their dog, Murphy. She was blessed to have many caring neighbors. There were always plenty of dogs and grandchildren visiting in the summer to swim. Marcia and Jerry spent several of their last years traveling to Alaska and other places, often getting lost, but always finding their way back to Michigan. Marcia loved to do projects around her home, bake, quilt, and host large family gatherings for the holidays. The potatoes never got cooked until everyone had arrived. She made plenty of the most amazing apple and pumpkin pies for 1 4 all. There was always one mincemeat pie made only for Jerry. Peace Church in Middleville was Marcia’s home church, where she and Jerry served for many years. She is survived by her children. Gretchen (Barry) Evans, Brock (Tammi) Mahler, Eric (Alana) Mahler, Daniel Mahler, 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth (James) Wicker and brother, Nathan (Paulette) Miller. In lieu of any flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Moody Bible Institute, Attn: Moody Radio, 820, N. LaSalle Blvd. Chicago. IL 60610 or Mel Trotter Ministries 225 Commerce Ave. SW. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. Thank you to Harmony Cares Hospice of Grand Rapids for attending to Marcia these past months. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Visitation from 1-2:30 p.m. with service at 2:30 p.m. To leave your condolences online visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. ' -C,® 5*8 j«’ I '-R*i t4 *&«**■?; 4 4*'’ «( iI J,, ?»»,;:& ■' r ;, r 1 4 i ; BhL * H 4 ■'.WB \ irtissjW’as^sa 3Q4 1fc Ik blBaiaihaeaisj^aia w ■'X5 ! fepm 'S; I I I s 4 *> 7 or •kk» tie h! lb '4T?- lull i. f * I iiiis Donald Eugene Roberts Donald Eugene Roberts, age 92, of Battle Creek, Ml, । died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Don was born November 14,1932, in Battle fi Creek, Mito Walter and Mildred (Day) Roberts. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1951 and was the captain of the undefeated 1950 football team that finished as the state runner up. He also obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and following graduation Don joined the Coast Guard. In 1956 he was joined in marriage with Carolyn Smith and they recently celebrated their 68 th anniversary. Don and Carolyn were the resident managers at Wesley Woods United Methodist Church Camp in Dowling for 24 years, which is where they raised their family. Don enjoyed being active in his local community. He coached Little League baseball, served on the Delton-Kellogg school board, volunteered for the Bird Sanctuary’s Sportsman Outreach Team fishing event, bird banding through the United States Fish 3tid Wildlife Service, and was a board member of the American Camping Association. Don and Carolyn subsequently pved in Georgia and Florida working m property management. They mtired after working several years as Quality Control Inspectors for KOA Campgrounds traveling through 49 states. '“'k Don and Carolyn were I. active runners participating in hundreds of races across the country, running into their 80s and were members of the Lakeland and Brandon (FL) Running Clubs. Don also rz completed two marathons and zhe and Carolyn volunteered and directed numerous races. Don’s passion was to cook, grill, and try new recipes. He originated a fundraiser for Veterans and First Responders in Lakeland, FL that involved him cooking over 100 pork butts on the grill for 24 straight hours. He did that for several years. For several years one of the annual highlights for Don and Carolyn was hosting the Smith family Christmas. I he entire family looks back fondly on those times. He was a member of the Freemasonry and the VFW. Don is survived by his wife, Carolynthree sons, Kevin, Keith (Karla), and Kraig; two grandchildren, Riley and Caroline (Jack); a sister, Marian, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death bv his parents. A private interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later dais Arrangements by the Richard A Cremation Services, www.henryfuneralhome.org '**■ M' ■Mjr •.< - > -1 X t *K *» i * K 'laeEj Is M 'K tMt 31 • *« JI i . »3S ** i s * A * .s' % X V'’ x 5« k: $ ''^4. V k f * V... 1 % I % f *V WUURDA AMMmOF HodiiKlbobfrCqalpiial 1301W. Green St. Hastings 945-9541 8 Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com - t ♦ ♦ ‘i xc M ■1 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Brian Assistant Teed, LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH (Reed) Blain. Roger and Nancy Theressa Margaret (Burch) Blain. Joyce (Blain) Blain Noffke, age 97, of and Timothy Looy. Patricia Middleville. Ml, found (Noffke) and Ted Mager, Ralph true Victory in Jesus on and Stacey (Pontseele) Noffke, December 2, 2024. Born Scott and Andrea Noffke. She on September 1.1927, in will be deeply missed by her Vogel Center. Ml, to the 44 grandchildren. 143 great late George E. and Laura grandchildren, and 12 great ­ (Brinks) Talsma, Theressa great grandchildren. lived a life characterized Relatives and friends may by her unwavering faith, meet with Theressa’s family on Friday. friendly demeanor, and loving nature. Theressa’s journey was marked by the Dec. 13. 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at the countless friendships she nurtured and Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, and on Saturday. Dec. 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. the warm memories she created with everyone she met. Her radiant smile and to 11 a.m. at Leighton Church where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.. kind words were a source of comfort Rev. David McBride officiating. Burial and joy to all who knew her. She will take place at Blain Cemetery. lived her beliefs through her actions, In lieu of flowers memorial demonstrating a profound commitment contributions may be made to Leighton to her faith that inspired many. Theressa’s legacy will continue to live Church Missions. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. through her loving children, Donald com to share a memory or leave a and Diane (Smith) Blain, Ronald and condolence message for Theressa’s Ruth (Aubil) Blain, Christine and Larry family. (deceased) Lewis, Robert and Connie ♦ ri > * » W. K' 'l' • �' s * www.HastingsBanner.com 2;|HASnNGS BANNER 7 Thursday, December 12, 2024 s • 5 " rj.- i '5T •‘ft. b V I 5 5? u ■ X 4. 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One of these was Sarah Dunning, who started working there for two dollars a week, got tired of it (Hannah was a tough taskmaster) and returned home. Dr. Hyde went to her house, begged her to come back, and offered her 50 cents more per week. Sarah returned and ended up making $4.50 a week. Between hired girls and at many other times, Hannah stayed out at the Hyde farm , caring for her beloved grandchildren. Dr. Hyde’s horses were carefully chosen and well cared for. He drove them in teams or singly on a buggy or a cutter and at times rode to the patient if the roads were really bad. He fed them carefully and groomed ±em following a trip out. Nettie was also I b a ** - / >?• I .'..'.-'fc f •.* ** .»*ii A r * ‘ Z 1; ♦ .> • s 1 "'W > T <s ■Ak . J i J* 1- ±^.:. -'■' 12 Sr • M / I ««> > .»» b b4bJ0 fTk *At: f 4t ?i I f A a IT? ■ •I R Dr. George R. Hyde and his grandson, 1915. adept at driving the horses and often made the trip into Prairieville wiffi a horse and buggy or a team. The children went to school in Prairieville and while it was within walking distance, they often were driven to school by their father as he started his rounds of patient visits. If the weather was bad and he was out early, he would drop them at Hannah Falk’s home and pick them up there after school. Dr. Hyde was as active in the community as his work permitted him to be, serving on boards of several orga­ nizations and working on promotion of the Prairieville Creamery, which did not succeed. He had a good singing voice and enjoyed joining sing-a-longs. There was a wheezy organ in the hotel on which accompaniments were played for singing. Plays and other entertainment often were held at the Hotel Hall. The whole town would turn out to these events, and if it was at all possible, the doctor would join his family at these events, often to be called away before the program was over. Churches held programs, revival meetings and grad­ uations. The Hyde family took part in many of these, again with the doctor sometimes being called away in the middle of the program. Doctors’ families then and now have to be very special people to sacrifice so much of their private lives. The hard work, the long houi's, exposure to the ele­ ments and the emotional strain of his large practice were taking their toll on his health. It is said that he drove more miles and averaged more hours per day and more days per month in this practice than any other doctor in the county. n % «p t J I r t « I / ,'r V 1 • •*•» I 1 I. I c W. w , • I- J s I Vi V < .1 <1 V < O' .'kj.I, 1 T ■7 » k. » •• /44*.C 'A V. '^.-1 The house at 333 W, Green Street where the Hyde family lived when they lived in Hastings. HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY SCHEDULE - DEC. 13-19 Thursday, Dec. 12 - Teen Ad­ visory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1951 film based on "A Christmas Carol" starring Alastair Sims. Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison. 5 Those interested can register for these events and find more ,.4 -•.t. t information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ * .• E ’ -JIS'* 00^ r/f> tfi iX’ • 1 i , ? ! ! ! z A ir Zr /i I . i ,'. I ' 5^*^' I / k» #■' J '?r PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS •t s? '.i KI Bl Bl .if"- r.J Su 4 4 1 f I 1^ George R. Hyde was bom in Shakespeare, Ontario, Canada, on March 6, 1863. He attended Medical College of New York City and practiced at Bellevue Hospital for a time. While in college, he was an athlete and held the col­ lege s record as a long-distance runner. He was quite determined to maintain his own and the college record, striving to win each event. Just prior to graduating, he ran and won a 2-mile foot race. He was running against a veiy fast competitor. He won the race but overexerted himself and collapsed afterward. He was still recovering from this setback in health when he arrived in Prairieville. Dr. George R. Hyde came to Prairieville at the invi­ tation of Dr. Donald McLeay, who had, after teaching in Canada, graduated from Detroit Medical College in 1872. Dr. McLeay married Ella D. Collier of Prairieville and had a practice in Prairieville. Dr. Hyde, 21 years old, suffering from poor health and practicing at Bellevue Hospital in New York, may have viewed a country practice in a rural vil­ lage as a way of regaining his healffi. In any event, it worked, and he again became a robust young man and his country practice grew and grew. He came to Prairieville in the spring of 1884. Dr. Hyde never hesitated when a patient needed his attention. He would go to the patient at any time of the day or night, any place in the area and as quickly as possible. He kept two teams of horses so that one was always ready to travel, winter or summer. In the winter, he carried a pair of wire cutters with him and if the roads were blocked, he would cut a fence or two and drive his team or ride his horse across the fields to get to an ill patient. The area he covered in his practice included Prairieville, Orangeville, Hope and Barry townships, but he also had patients in Rutland, Yankee Springs, Johnstown and in Richland, Kalamazoo County, and Gun Plains Township in Allegan County. Dr. Hyde was considered to be a very successful diagnostician. When he came into a patient’s room, he always appeared cheerful and confident. He instructed his patients about taking care of their own health and gave them suggestions of things to do to improve their recoveries from illnesses. He was frank with the families, telling them what he believed to be the ailment of the patient, outlining the course that the disease might take^ He never took away hope, but was' honest about the prognosis. He often worked for very little pay and accepted “goods” in lieu of cash payment, thereby acquiring an assortment of animals along with other products from local farms including butter, eggs, dressed chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and wood from the wood lots of his patients. When Dr. Hyde first came to Prairieville, he lived in a small house in town. He married Nettie Falk, daughter of William and Hannah Collier Falk. They bought the farm and house just north of Prairieville and moved into the large house in the fall of 1897 after purchasing it on Oct. 15 of that year. The house had been built around 1865 by the Richard Collier family and was located across the road from his friend and mentor, Dr. McLeay, whose wife, Ella, was a cousin to Nettie. The land where the house was located in Orangeville Township originally was patented to Caleb Tilton. Hiram Lewis once owned it. Dr. Hyde purchased the farm and house from Dennis Collins, who had purchased it from James William Briggs, who had purchased it from Sarah Collier who had inherited it from her husband, Richard Collier. There were 13 owners during the time between 1834, when it was patented, until 1859. On Nov. 19, 1987, the Italianate-style house was moved by new owner Larry Hayward. He moved it from its original site to a new site on the former Castle farm. The house made the move without damage and was set on a new basement, insulated, had a new porch added, shutters put on, a new coat of paint and a spar­ kling white fence set off its elegance. The Hydes established an office in the home. Here, Nettie acted as his receptionist, greeting his patients, visiting with them, listening to their problems and making them as comfortable as possible. She was also an excellent homemaker and the mother of his six children, Leta, Lora, Cleo, who died as a small child, Opal, Rankin and Paul. Dr. Hyde was also Farmer Hyde. He not only man­ aged his own farm but also those of his mother-in-law, Hannah Collier Falk. He also took care of her other business affairs, arrang­ ing for the sale of her crops and doing her baking for He knew that he would have to give up such severe and exacting work, but did not like ±e idea of giving up all work and did not want to move away from the yea, as he had a wide circle of friends and associates in Barry County. Dr. Hyde had always taken an active interest in politics and was a leader in the Republican party. He had managed to help Republican candidates for office wi±out offending those who did not agree with him and without neglecting his patients. He had never been a candidate for office himself. The opportunity to leave his overwhelming practice and get into something less strenuous came quite unex­ pectedly. Probate Judge Mills died while he was still in that position. This made an opening where Dr. Hyde could find agreeable, important work without the long, hard trips in all sorts of weather. He let it be known that he would like to fill this posi­ tion. The Republican leaders of ±e county responded and urged his appointment as Judge Mills’ successor. Dr. Hyde was well qualified for the placement. He was a man of integrity, had an excellent business capacity, was capable, had good judgment and a wide array of experiences as (well as) a large circle of col­ leagues. He won ±e appointment and moved the fami­ ly to Hastings. He had practiced over 32 years as a country doctor when he made this change in 1916. His health began to improve immediately. He was often urged to give some time to his old practice, but he held out feeling that his official duties as Probate Judge demanded all of his time and energy. The family took a home at 333 W. Green Street. The house had a small balcony off from one of the upstairs bedrooms. Judge Hyde liked to sit on this balcony to read the morning papers in warm weather and to greet citizens as they walked by on their way to work or to shop. Ella Mills Eggleston stayed on with Judge Hyde as probate register. She was later elected probate judge in her own right three times. She was well informed in the duties of the office and kept things moving along smoothly for the judge, and could run the office if he needed to be away from it. World War I began in 1917 and ended on Nov. 11, 1918. During this period, he continued to practice as probate judge. The flu epidemic of 1918-1919 struck the nation with a vengeance. Barry County and Prairieville Township were no exception and Dr. Hyde could not refuse to come to the aid of his former patients. He once again went to visit the very ill patients struck down with the disease. He even stayed in Prairieville overnight at times. He became ill with a fever and flu symptoms. However, he didn’t stay at home while ill, but continued to go to the office and to even see some patients. The flu developed into pneumonia and he died, in ±e fall of 1918, at ±e age of 55. Nettie Falk Hyde continued to live in Hastings. The children grew into adults, pursued careers, married and had families of their own. Nettie Falk died in 1939 at the age of 74, following an emergency operation at Pennock Hospital. Soiffces: Bernard Historical Society and Museum Ne'A'sletters, Michelle Tsuji; Years Gone By, Bernard Historical Society; The Reminder, 6/20/1989; Archives, Hastings Banner, Sept. 1946, M.L. Cook; Barry’ County Vital Statistic Records. J*/' ^2 r ri’■ FIC. * v> A -1*1'1^ ii •*» A 1 f' I I J' i f 'i' p ,i]as / ✓ ,' ■ Nov. loDec. 31 —- Dec. Storybook Walk: "Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Doc. 1-31 — Nature's Gratitude Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the * * kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan’s many tree species. Thursday, Dec. 19 —Welcome party for incoming executive director Virginia Bolshakova (rescheduled), 6-8 p m. More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org, p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; community health workers at HPL, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 - Easel pick-up for Tiny Art Show begins: Crafting ♦ * > Passions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p»m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Writers’ Night, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. �Z1 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 12, 2024 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24*29962*05 Hon. William M. Doherty Court address; 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no: (269) 945*13 ::i Estate of David William Thorington. Date of birth: 03*06’1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, David William Thorington, died 10-10-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notifted that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Catherine Thonngton, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 12-04-2024 Ajay Gupta P45739 1020 Springwells Detroit. Ml 48209 419-866-2098 Otherine Thorington 5335 W. Parmalee Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 616-450-0140 WWW. HostingsBonnsr .com SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - STATE OF MICHIGAN probate court BARRY COUNTY notice to CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24*29982«DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: Barry County Courts & Law Building, 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Jane Ann Hesterly. Date of birth: 1939 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jane Ann Hesterly. died May 22.2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kimberly S. Hassevoort, personal representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Courts & Law Building, 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Fraser Trebilcock Melisa M.W. Mysliwiec P69445 300 Ottawa Ave. NW. Ste. 810 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 301-0800 Kimberly S. Hassevoort 4461 Saddleborn Dr., Hudsonville, Ml 49426 (616) 443-5460 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. N/A In the matter of the Roger L. Mawby, Sr. Trust. Date of birth; 02/25/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Sr. died 10/20/2024. Roger L. Mawby. There is no personal representative of the decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Anne M. Mawby and Margaret M. Chipman, Co*Trustees of the Roger L. Mawby. Sr. Trust, under a Trust Agreement dated 08/11/1998, as amended, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 12/06/2024 Miller Johnson Angela M. Caulley P82041 45 Ottawa Avenue, SW, Suite 1100 PO Box 306 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0306 (616) 831-1700 Anne M. Mawby! Margaret M. Chipman 8800 Nugent Ave.. NE / 734 Dublin Dr., #8 Rockford, Ml 49341 / Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 298-7053 BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in PM, Barry County, starting promptly at 1: on January 09. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Stockton Barry County Planning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. January 27, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 28,2025 May 27, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 24, 2025 The meeting room for both groups is at: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings Ml 49058 The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following; ERIC ZUZGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 >.4 <1 City of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 626 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY LIMITS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2024 THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970, as amended, is hereby amended to amend the Zoning Map to conditionally change the zoning of the listed parcel currently zoned B-2 (General Business Zoning District) from B-2 to D-2 (Indus­ trial Zoning District) subject to the following conditions: 1) The only D-2 Industrial District use permitted on the parcel will be general manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly operations, as well as associated ancillary uses, such as office, and storage/warehouse use. 2) The footprint of the existing building will not be increased in size. 3) No outside storage of any type will be permitted. 4) The conditional rezoning of the parcel will not be effective unless and until the parcel transfers to the applicant Parcel No. 08-55-140-018-00......................................... 122O W. State Street W 398 FT OF S 26.50 ACRES OF E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 18 T3N R8W, 8.2 ACRES, EX COM SW COR E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 18, N 875 FT TO CEN W STATE ST. E ALONG CENT SD ST 233 FT. TH S 875 FT, TH W 233 FT TO BEG. EX N 50 FT. TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter. Moved by Member Stenzelbarton, with support by Member Resseguie, that Ordinance No. 626 be adopted as read. Nesbitt, Resseguie, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT: Bowers, Jarvis and McLean ABSTAIN: None Adoption Date: November 25, 2024 Effective Date: December 6, 2024 First Reading: November 11, 2024 Second Reading: November 25, 2024 CITY OF HASTINGS By: Linda Perin City Clerk ££5TIFICATE The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hast­ ings. Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regu ar meeting of the City Council on the day of at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said Ordinance IS on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was ^nducted, and public notice was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and that min­ utes were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby. Linda Perin City Clerk Mortgage Corporation if ,1 Zackery Mortgagor(s): MORTGAGE: Huddleston, single man Original Mortgagee: 4» ! Date of ,’iiillip mortgage: November 30. 2021 Recorded 3 on December 7, 2021. in Document No. 2021*015152. Foreclosing (if Assignee any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at NOTICE OF 2025 MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. March 10,2025 February 10, 2025 January 13, 2025 June 9, 2025 May 12,2025 April 14,2025 September 8, 2025 October 13,2025 August 11, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 H r V the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Two *.•.fOll*' Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 36/100 ijU Dollars ($132,112.36) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; A parcel of land in the Northwest corner SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jeannie M. Tenhaaf, a married woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15,2006 Recorded on June 16,2006, in Document No. 1166049, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 12, 2024, in Document No. 2024-008511, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Federal Home Loan Mortgage Ojrporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-1 Participation Interest Trust Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven and 76/100 Dollars ($250,467.76) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PARCEL 1: Lot 31, Schaffer's Point, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 40, Barry (bounty Records. Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 1 r jsd J* ,56®^ IT ’ -4. M ’*■* Barry County, Michigan, described as: Being •V 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and I South. Commonly known as 3350 Lacey Rd, ,-\v -h u J * Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period tT will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall in secow be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Sa0 c Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of * ft * active duty has concluded less than 90 days «cv»*- ago, or if you have been ordered to active . s-r* » duty, please contact the attorney for the party •w foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone ’***^^ ifca? J number stated in this notice. Michigan State *•* » • • 4^ (^21 •r *> Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington V- Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 J 1 * •* <* 1547241 9 < 1 I.’ 1 /Is £1:1 AA I T♦ )< 111 Jill 4^ I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM r• • tTt '•^ « tI V U4 ** rx U' :: t; a’ -at b Y ••.***• NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting r 4 -<4i ^1* 4 ^.4 lb. I < T' * * k T • » . 4r •x. 'A ^U.l b F > I i 4^' v ’■:^£ 5. •*«> •% %c *5 >• 1^* 4l! 'll - * xTe«I w ■’tt : ^7* V > w ’^1J < ‘’r i,; ••Xi. V wkl / * *• I \ > » * 4. X V> H 4. r -• ''.r c .«* r\ V, r 1 *t.^ ‘•X ‘*Ssi 9 bl ® foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, ureuant to MCLA § 600.3278. the borrower will 5 buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to damaging the property ncDT period. THIS FIRM coi^ptaVcdt^lector attempting to OBTAIm^L^ 1° INFORMATION WE ATTEi^riniM UOUCA “ PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER' IF YOH ARP A Is ON ACTIVE UUTY HAS ‘^^YS AGO, OR IF i 1 SK'SLSI’S ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PARTY^FORPTmV^^ ATTORNEY FOR THE FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT telephone NUMBER STATED IN THIS inform^ion Xse”''"'” hahiy I t. contact the attorney for the CbZ'l"’. K—»J. jcz; . Johnson, DiumDerg, & Associates. LLC. 5955 West Mam Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo. Ml 49009. 4 No.: Ml 24 6067 *1 J ?C X”- ^se the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. ♦♦ i 1 abandoned in accordance with 4 'ri *- -Sr Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months rom e date of such sale, unless the property CONTI YOU HAVF^rcck^® 4? I I promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 19,2024. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, whose address is 115 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated December 11, 2020, and recorded on December 21, 2020 with Document Number 2020-014189, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated November 5, 2024 and recorded in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TW HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($234,056.27). Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: LOT 34 AND 35. PINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS PAGE SPARRY COUNTY RECORDS. StreeXse property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If 'T' T (12-05){12-26) durina° 1 xC " I * J w. i period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a{b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the • I> - •••' r- Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point which lies North 89’41'30 n East 15.00 feet from the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 213.85 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East 48.45 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 226.52 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 1230 Lynn Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption t 1 SL* •K North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, corner of said plat; thence North 89’41'30" East 15.00 feet: thence North 14’00' East 150.00 feet for point of beginning; thence North 14’00'East 51.38 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 175.30 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 188.50 feet to the 1546155 (11-21)(12-12) s >4 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Parcel 2: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as beginning at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 14’00' East 198.00 feet; thence North 03’30' East 152 feet: thence North 89’41'30” East 180.74 feet; thence South 00’41'30" East 341.63 feet; thence South 89“41'30” West 241.52 feet to the point of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence South 89’41'30’ East 15.00 feet; thence North 14’00' East 50.00 feet for true point of beginning: thence North 14’00' East 100.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30" East 188.50 feet; thence South 00’41'31" East 96.90 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 213.85 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said plat; thence North 89’41'30" East 15.00 feet; thence North 14’00'East 270.00 feet; thence North 03“30'East 30.00 feet for true point of beginning; thence North 03’30‘East 50.00 feet; thence North 89’41'30’ East 152.00 feet: thence South 00’41'30" East 50.00 feet; thence South 89’41'30" West 155.67 feet to the point of beginning. Also except: A parcel of land adjacent to the plat of Schaffer's Point in Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Southeast you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active outy, please contact the attorney for the party toreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST ^922-1 Participation Interest Trust Mortgagee/ ^ssignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 ^osearch Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 X >4 . 9* ♦ �s I Sr. ww? {'SSX Thursdoy, December 12, 2024 « 'T a 'TES %S Saae ‘’8t( '•‘tt '»><it. »s«lie its SPORTS ®"Mihsfc HASTINGS BANNER r CHIGAN m. AS AMENDED, Ctwtf Ifctiga’.tertieilsiqrnigah SttemiilsaiittiHfbiflf JITS ESBfeetteaWO'fea Min annu Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor It took some time for the officials to work their way through the rule book. Finally they settled on an answer. The Panthers won. Delton Kellogg took a 40-39 win on the fifth tiebreaker criteria in a dual with Ionia al the Panthers’ own DK Team Tournament Saturday and went on to a perfect 4-0 day to win the tournament championship. The Delton Kellogg team opened its tournament with a 60-24 victory over Comstock, took the win over Ionia and then beat Parchment 65-6 and Paw' Paw 54-30. Paw Paw closed the five-team tourna­ ment in second place with a 3-1 record thanks to a 42-35 win over the Ionia team. The Delton Kellogg team had ten guy s go either 4-0 or 3-1 for the day and earn tournament medals. The Panthers took four wins on the mat in the dual with Ionia and won four other weight classes by forfeit. They had a quick 12-0 lead in the dual thanks to a forfeit win forAustyn Lipscomb ant 157 "V* r *.^1 . '< » Delton KeNogg's Ethan Rimmer looks for an opening during his 165-pound match with Ionias Colter Reed. The Panthers took a 40-39 victory on tie­ breaking criteria in the dual with the Bulldogs Photo by Brett Bremer pounds and a pin by Mendon Phillips a minute into the 157-pound match. Ethan Rimmer followed up those tw o six-point wins for DK by outscoring Io­ nia’s Colter Reed 8-5 in the 165-pound bout. Delton Kellogg got a forfeit win for Mason Ferris al 190 pounds and reluming stale medalist Mitchell Swift pinned Ionia’s Drake Wittenbach in their 285-pound bout. Ionia won the four lightweight flights An 11-3 run late in the first half put Coldwater in front and the Cardinals fought off the Saxons over the final two quarters to win the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference opener between the two teams Friday at Hastings High School. While the Cardinals were play ing their third game of the season already, it was the first game for the Saxons who had ffielr opener against Battle Creek'Cerifral 3 I I r v L ’ .!• I 4 I V; rften al a [itfc icfcn sate u re l(i Wwbrtas^trcarterschedrfh^' * 4 5flx i pjnHiaiifllHnItoWW’ dtfiPK 1 t to ill * wuteiiP d fe * 3S Mell as m J •n 4 Hastings senior center Eli Randall attacks the basket for two points during his team's season opener against visiting Coldwater Friday at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer j^Saie Steel ss<’ laff” .to A ■w 1 11 4 I f i I K J * 4 J fv The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team celebrates its victory at the Delton Kellogg Team Tournament Saturday after a perfect 40 day in duals. Photo provided covered during the first half leading to a few easy buckets for the Cardinals. It’s something that just needs a little time to fix. Coach Webb said he thought Coldwater picked the Saxon 1-3-1 zone apart in the first half a bit with rotations just not happening fast enough. Thal was something that got cleaned up at halftime for the most part. The Saxons threw that 1-3-1 zone against the Cardinals to try and limit Coldwater’s looks in transition, and the decision paid off for the most part. The Saxons had some ups and downs offensively too. ”We just have to execute better,” coach Webb said. “We have to finish lay-ups. We have to know when we’re getting doubled and tripled to kick (he ball out, andjustmore practice, more team chem­ istry. Being our first game, you could see that there were signs of it, but we have a ways to go. Senior forward Jett Bamum led the j- * w Ties r two days earlier canceled due to winter weather. Senior guard Porter Shaw drilled a three-pointer and the Saxon zone de­ fense forced a couple of turnovers to push Hastings into a 17-15 lead midway through that second quarter. A quick three by Coldwater's Julian Thompson and then as bucket on the backside of the lane by Bennett McDonald got the > Giuxlinal surge going. ■ There were a couple times where the ' Saxon defense didn’t get the backside 1 WOffOfMREIf MBIEHT. jigsfouse use. secpsze tournament at Eau Claire Saturday and then hits the road in the SAC to go to Coloma next Wednesday. Dec. 18. Saxons chase Cardinals in second half of opener Sejm Ecfi? ter lerer, amentJed to jtEsa! parcel -keM (Indus- * to move ahead 33-27 on the scoreboard, and that was the end of the wrestling. Alec Sinkler and Joseph McCoy in the 132-pound and 138-pound bouts look forteii wins lor DK and Vincent Crippen won by forfeit at 144 for the Bulldogs in the final weight class. The Delton Kellogg team was sched­ uled to open the Southwestern Athletic Conference season at home against Galesburg-Augusta and Parchment last night, Dec. 11, The DK team heads to a w xfcaufeactofi96i;95iW236,UCloa aHorilWLftatWateia 9 Close win over Ionia leads DK to team tourney title 4 • Brett Bremer Sports Editor J• WWW HastingsBanner.com Saxon senior guard Porter Shaw fires up a three-pointer during his team's contest against Coldwater at Hastings High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Saxon learn with 20 points on the night. Senior center Eli Randall finished with nine points. Senior point guard Deondre Mathis had six points and so did sopho­ more guard Jack Webb. “1 saw shades of it. The kids gave 100 percent effort. The effort was there, so that is a beautiful thing," coach Webb said. “They were tough loo.” Coldwater led 28-22 at the half and had the h±ad up to as raafly ajk X6 third quarter. The'^tOTR battled b^k to within three points early in the third. Steals led to a couple buckets for Bamum late in the third and then he scored the first two points of the third quarter too O as apart ofa 13-0 run by the Saxons. A three-pointer on an inbounds play by senior guard Porter Shaw but the deficit to 43-40 with 6; 13 to go in the game and Hastings was within four with a minute and a halfto go before Coldwater extended its lead a bit with the Saxons pressing late. The Saxons are now 1-1 overall this season. They bounced back to score a 50-38 non-conference win at Hopkins Tuesday. The Saxons are on the road in the 1-8 Friday at Harper Creek. Coldwater moved to 2-1 with the win and is now 2-2 after a loss al Tecumseh Tuesday. Senior guard Niko Downs had a teamhigh 16 points for the Cardinals in the win over the Saxons and Thompson and junior guard Gavin Taylor had seven points apiece. EaS Cardinals beat Saxons with big late surge at HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editorr ! 9 1S*»# 0 6 1f^ fieK< I 5 Coldwater put together a 22-0 run throughout much of the fourth quarter to turn what was a close ballgame into a lopsided Interstale-8 Athletic Conference win at Hastings High School Friday. The Hastings varsity girls* basketball team sufl'cred its first defeat of the season in a 51-29 loss to the visiting Cardinals. The Saxons are back in action in the 1-8 Friday al Harper Creek. Coldwater had a 17-11 lead at the half. The Saxons got back-to-back buckets in the third quarter from Ava Noteboom to pull even midway through the quarter at 19-19 and were within 27-23 going into the fourth. A three by the Saxons’ Rachael Hewitt had her team within 29-26 with 7:02 remaining when the Cardinals started their surge. In less than a minute the Cardi­ nals* Mya Porter hit a three and teammate Elli Foley converted an and-one opportunity getting Saxon head coach Ben Wilson to call a timeout with his team now suddenly down eight. Some full court pressure got to the Saxons a bit and they struggled to gel much going on the offensive end. n wasn*t until 19.5 seconds were left that Maddie Peake finished an and-one at the line to finally light the scoreboard again on the Saxons* side Porterclosed the ballgame with a game-high 20 points. She was one of seven girls to score for the Cardinals. Hewitt led Hastings with 13 points. Noteboom at­ tacked the basket well and finished with eight points. * ♦ i a f '« G. 4 A € a <1 * t f 4 ■ !a f t 4 •c '*1 < .1 'J 9 fl. * ■■ .4 ite -a* •to b' '4. J I \ ^rt > ‘ *---- ito- f «*. « u« z A 9s f - r " *• • I • J it' * A - f \ A 4 i. •! 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It starts with just how to do motions and jumps for the new cheerleaders. Reynolds said they’re working on skills like cartwheels at the moment and a few of the newcom­ ers showed of a few skills the preseason but some of them are moves that need to be tweaked a bit for cheer competition. She is looking forward to seeing how exchange student Mia Kohen andjunior Lily DeVries fit in. They’re newcomers with a little bit of gymnastics ability. “This season the focus is about growth,” Reynolds said, “improving ourselves each week, staying focused on our individual goals.” The Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence season starts at Parchment Jan. 9. Reynolds said she expects Lawton and Coloma to be the top teams in the conference this fall, but said she isn’t counting anybody out. Those were the only two teams ahead of the Panthers in the SAC’s Division 4 standings a year ago. Lawton went on to place seventh at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer Finals last winter. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers are starting with the >•1 basics this winter. ' a i ; A young Delton Kellogg varsity^ L competitive cheer team is working to k kflnK * tVM .<h be ready for the upcoming season. They k . -i •. kick ±ings off with their own DK Invi­ * tational Dec. 17. rOliTOM 9 'I; Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reyn­ olds has been leading her program for 23 years, and has a handfijl of pretty experienced cheerleaders, but as a whole J she said her team is pretty “green.” u i-saai tA The group of leaders back fi’om the team that was third in the Southwestern r Athletic Conference and third at dis­ tricts to qualify for regi'onals last year, K includes senior main base Jordan Lynch, junior back spot Violet Kokx andjunior Z'. 99 main base Caysen Anderson along with I * junior side base Brooke Childs and 4' sophomore flyer Brynlee Smith. I “They are very accepting and pull­ ing them in and trying to be patient,” Reynolds said of her returnees working * i < with the newcomers. “It can be hard, my juniors have been doing this since sixth The Defton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team will open its 2024-25 gr&de. They know this stuff.” season competing in the Plainwell Cheerfest Saturday, Dec. 21. “It is a lot more learning basics than 9'^,^ . * r r f I 4 z Z <■ 1 >< I I z <0 z X * Y i J { w jjl f \fc > i I I • i1p sr 9 / « J i ' * V 4 I ' * A 5'5^*'; ■ t • > <1 . '*•* > >. r^ V 1 « > « k * c •» t t < .1 r.y ,r i'-’ > • Ik •f . st* <1 I z ;,r 5: < ■;?at *<v .** z 4 3^, 1 1 c ••* J 3.-. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! mmacleod@mihomepaper.co(n DK girls attack new season with short bench, new coach THE HASTINGS BANNER Brett Bremer Molly Macleod, Editor Sports Editor SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 13,2024-7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Watson, Bellmore, James, Hall, Greenfield, Lectka . > Absent: None ,t Approved the Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to accept the Supervisors appointments to ZBA, JPA and PC. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to accept the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2024-193. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to accept the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2024-194. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to send Ordinance 2024-195 back to PC. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to accept Ordinance 2024-196 for first reading. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve budget amendment for fund 101-191-725-000. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Adjournment 7:34 pm Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Larry Watson, Supervisor The Panthers will need to be well con­ ditioned, disciplined and able to stay out of foul trouble this winter. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team has six total juniors and seniors on the roster and will roll through a handful ofotherballplayersfi'om the JV * to fill varsity spots throughout the season in the first year under head coach Kevin Lillibridge. Lillibridge spent the past few seasons leading the program at Parchment and is excited to return to his alma mater to coach. The returnees on the floor are fairly talented led by senior guard/forward Josie Williams and junior guard Addie Stampfler. Williams averaged 9.29 points and 5.3 rebounds as game as a junior to lead Delton Kellogg in both categories and already has single season and career records for blocked shots at Delton Kel­ logg. She was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC Central after her junior season. She’s a girl capable of scoring from the outside and battling on the block. A confident ball-handler and a solid defender, Stampfler was second on the Panthers are year ago in scoring with 8.5 points per game. Also back in the back-court this winter for the Panthers are junior guard Jalin Lyons, junior guard Dani Fields. Senior post player Lucy Lester returns as well. Junior guard Izzie Wendland is the top varsity newcomer. “She is a great athlete with a great atti­ tude,” coach Lillibridge said. “Izzie has been relentless in practice.” He sees all his girls as willing to learn a new way of doing things. It is an athletic group, so he is looking to spread the floor and take advantage of his girls’ speed as much as possible. The DK varsity was 5-17 at year ago and numbers didn’t allow the DK program to compete in all its scheduled JV contests. ki Our first goal is to give effort,” Lillibridge said. “Our other goal is to be academic all-state. The goal on the court is to continually improve. If we can talk, be in a stance, and play with confidence I feel like we will do well. We have talented players, and I am confident they will keep growing throughout the season.” The goal heading into the Southwestern AthIetic Conference Central Division sea­ son is to close the gap. The Panders were 0-10 in the conference during the 2023-24 season. They ’re 0-1 so far after falling 4729 at Holland Black River Friday. The Saugatuck girls were 9-1 in the conference and 22-2 overall last winter, and Lillibridge said he expects the Trail­ blazers to be tough to beat at the top of the conference again. 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Delton Kellogg returns a guard-heavy line-up for the 2024-25 varsity boys’ basketball season with former head coach Jason Howland returning to lead the program. The team brings back steady back-court players in junior Tyler Howland, junior Keegan Hill, sophomore Grady Matteson and senior Grant Me Arthur among others. Tyler Howland was first team all-con­ ference in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division a year ago averaging 10.8 points, three assists, four rebounds and three steals a game. Matteson got a taste of varsity action early in his freshman season last winter and then became a key contributor later on in the season, and had the go-ahead bucket and one in the closing seconds of the Panthers’ upset win over Saugatuck in the MHSAADivision3 DistrictFinals. He averaged over 14 points a game for the DK varsity over the final couple weeks of the 2023-24 season. That Panther team last year finished 12-12 overall. Coach Howland has been pretty pleased with the offseason work put in by his guys. The DK boys were 1-1 heading into a bailgame at Watervliet Tuesday, Dec. 10. They beat Maple Valley in their efeiip and Keegan [Hill] and the shooting from Grady [Mattison]. We have a nice core group of guards that I am really excited for that can penetrate, kick the ball out and get some movement of the ball,” coach Howland said after his team’s opening night win. “There are five or six of them that can bomb threes. They’re going to be a fun team to watch. I am looking forward to it.” The Panther team has added a couple of foreign exchange students again this season in Rafael Cotta and Maxim Bonechi. Cotta has a bit of size and length to help the DK team make up for the post presence it lost to graduation a year ago. McArthur is the only senior on the var­ sity roster other than the two exchange students. His role will increase a bit this year, and the Panthers are looking for good things from sophomore Christian Rojas and junior Gabe Ramsey too. Even with that experience in the backcourt, coach Howland is still looking for his guys to keep building confidence with the basketball. “Even though every one of them can handle it... being stronger with the ball there, and passing and coming to the pass, just a lot of simple detail stuff in the game to get better at,” coach Howland said during week one. “The big part of itl’m happy with. Shooting, offensively, that is going to come and when that starts happening that is really going to start putting pressure on defenses.” Overall, ±e DK coach is hoping his guys can push to finish better than .500 this sea- li > J: ♦ <f L * -=1 »AL 1 “■f * 1 I h’V A .f M t A. . J 4 iT^ > W r i*.' M - F .T ~g toBfcbS. Tyler Howland son and be ready to chase another district championship at the end of the season. In the SAC Central, coach Howland sees a very balanced conference this win­ ter. A couple games into the season each team has at least one win so far. Saugatuck opened the SAC Central season last week with a four-point win overGalesburg-Augusta. Those two teams took some hits from graduation after both rolling to 9-1 t K’anK k. conference records a year ago. The DK team will be at Gobles Friday in SAC Central play and then home against Saugatuck Sept. 20 to close out the 2024 portion of the schedule. In the end, my hope is to pass along the love ofthe game to the boys,” coach How­ land said. “It is an activity that they can continue to play with fiiends and family and enjoy themselves the rest oftheir life.* •i I I IM ! f «b State medalists lead young DK wrestling squad s • -. ■ J "’’yuCiteaatea/ 1/ ■^rrra.V 4 I 4 tI I < * I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers aren’t going to shy away from anybody, but getting a little bit of time before running in to Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference powerhouses Constantine and Schoolcraft doesn’t sound so bad. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team was set to open its 2024-25 season with duals against the Falcons and Ea­ gles at a SAC Quad - a pair of foes the Panthers have tended to see early on in the season in recent years. Winter weather Wednesday post­ poned those duals that were supposed to be held at Allegan High School. They’ll ^■s^istessipaiafe ^s^Oficaon / It 1 I ..’1 Misshisj-rtoiii a a»5 icasoK J « ■»: I A ItaaoalBBRaR'B< ♦ EtiBsaerio 41; t. I. lirJI satsoitlbsM »»■<* iSSEIRMlt « i; t irnKSti^ •ir lillj i Aife pbrrtrrrrT'ira SO ”5^1'® 2^ fl X •♦s ' t 7> « y 9 3 1 I !• k 1 1 5* meet up later in the season. “We’re a work in progress,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said. “Right now, at the beginning of the year we are not where we should be weight class wise, buthopefully midway through the year and by the end of the year we will be.” The Panthers are fairly young overall, but did only lose two seniors and a couple others from its 2023-24 line-up and the team brings back its two state medalists from a year ago in senior Gauge StampflerandjuniorMitchell Swift. Stampfler, SS’Jt^SXE L V* .* 1 t Hie i;? t (linai-Sof? 4 >9A yc « . a ‘ 1 ■ k< jjjk IW®' Dec now a two-time state medalist, placed fifth in Division 4’s 132-pound weight class last season. Swift was fifth in Di­ vision 4’s 285-pound weight class. “They have made improvement over the summer. Gauge and Mitchell worked very hard over the summer improved their skill and I know they’re aiming for a deep run into the tournament this year,” coach Phillips said. Coach Phillips said there isn’t really anything specific that the two state medalists have had to focus on in the offseason as they look to finish higher on the state medal podium this season “just little things to adjust here and there. •f Jhe? t I Grain i GRO''^ I a H'- lit ; a z 1 JJ I 4 V J♦ 19 I >_2 /*• 3^ Tk I .0 * t »/• 4 I IE’ *• * UM I Mitchell Swift The Panther team had eight regional qualifiers last season. Also back from that group are lightweights junior TJ Wright and sophomore Kayle McClel­ lan. In the middle weights the top return­ ees include 144-pound senior Austyn Lipscomb and 150-pound sophomore Mendon Phillips. “We’re really young,” coach Phillips said. “The majority ofthe line-up is fresh­ men and sophomores. We had a big fresh­ man class last year, a big freshman class this year. They’re talented and they’re young. It’s a strength and a weakness.” b *1S AH r • r Stampfler, 13?7pound sc^honaore Alec Sinkier, 215-pound freshman David Menck and 190-pound senior Mason Ferris look to be a few of the key newcomers into the line-up. Coach Phillips said it’ll take some time for the other youngsters to settle into spots. With lots of athletes competing at some weight classes and other weight classes with maybe only one guy there now. But it is good to have competition. There are 31 grapplcrs in the high school program overall. Phillips returned to varsity coaching duties four years ago and he said there has been a steadv growth in numbers over the past few years. He is also happy to welcome Bill Ferris into an assistant coaching position this season as Clint Post takes over head coaching duties of the girls' program. Delton Kellogg opened its season winning all four of its matches Saturday, Dec. 7, at its own team invitational beating Ionia, Com­ stock, Parchment and Paw Paw. Galesburg-Augusta was set to host Delton Kellogg and Parchment for Southwestern Athletic Conference duals Wednesday this week, Dec. 11. The Panthers make the trip to a tournament at Eau Claire Saturday, Dec. 14, and then will return to action with SAC’ duals at Coloma against the Comets and Watervliet Dec. 18. M37Auction.com 9790 Cherry Valley Ave Caledonia. Mt 49316 (616)920-6651 it • V I 'I I I* A* 1 -r I I (F I Barry County Road Commission Public Hearing 1 I IHE A I .' f 1F 2 Free Listings ($10 Value) 1 Coupon Per Household Expires 12/19/24 The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hear­ ing on its proposed 2025 Budget. 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The Saxon team brings back a handful of three-year varsity ballplayers and has a few talented youngsters to go after the 2024-25 season. Wilson has been with the program for eight seasons, but this is his first leading the Saxon varsity. Senior center Rachael Hewitt has been on ±e varsity since her sophomore campaign. Last year she led the Saxons offensively with 14 points per game and also led her team in three-pointers, steals and rebounds. She earned hon­ orable mention all-conference in the Interstate-8 last season. We have a tremendous amount of experience coming back, with five seniors and one junior that played significant minutes last year,” coach Wilson said. The other two three-year ballplayers for the Saxon varsity are senior guards Bri Darling and Kalli Koning. Sophia Hamilton, Victoria Tack and Maddie Peake are returning varsity ballplayers as well. Up from the JV this winter are Ava Noteboom, Kaylee Dahms, Ashlynn Bailey, Bayley Smith, Lakaya Evansand Bella Friddle. “We have a very athletic and strong group that is going to be able guard very well, rebound misses and push the ball in transition,” Wilson said. One of the keys to the season will be perimeter shooting for the Saxons. Hewitt led the Saxons in three-pointers a year ago despite ideally being a post player for Hastings. The more buckets teammates hit from outside the more space there will be for Hewitt and her teammates in the paint. The Saxons opened the season by winning the four-year Loy Norrix Invi­ tational Dec. 2-3, and then fell in their Interslate-8 Athletic Conference opener against Coldwater in Hastings last Fri­ day, Dec. 6. With Coldwater, Parma Western and Marshall tough at the top of the con­ ference getting right near the top of the final standings won’t be easy, but the * V. J * * ▼> *J S.i* * ♦six • *1 Saxons are hoping to finish as high up as they can. “Our goal is to compete for a spot at the top of the league, get better as the season progresses and be playing our best basketball the first week in March for districts at Olivet,” Wilson said. “It has been 23 years since our program has won a district championship. If we are playing our best in March, I think we have a chance to finally add to our I banner hanging in the gym.” The Hastings hit the road in the 1-8 this Friday to take on Harper Creek and then will play a pair ofballgames to close out the 2024 portion of the schedule at home next week. Springport visits the Saxons Tuesday, Dec. 17 and Marshall comes to Hastings for a big 1-8 contest Thursday, Dec. 19. “We are looking forward to seeing the community come out to support this great group of student-athletes. They have put in a lot of time in the gym this summer, and have been playing really well in our preparations from the sea­ son,” Wilson said. I ^*‘442 .V fl V V 4 '-f. I k/JTA Bri Darling ! Ik I IX r V' fl <1 1 I ♦* J-' • r>» I fl ; I f= 4 I* f * y 1 r 11 Jll r- f-- > 7 11 'a t! T. I pX" (Dins k' if. X• ' to jj’ 1 tiW’ T^. ? 1 'ii§^ 5 '■ ■. - .a • & —<• Saxons start first state title chase with 20 girls The Hastings girls have a new goal to chase. The MHSAA will be awarding a girls’ wrestling team state championship for the first time ever this season. There won’t be team duals to decide the title, the state champion will decided by points earned at the MHSAA Indi­ vidual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit in early march in the way that individual tournaments are scored throughout the season. It’s just the third year that girls’ wres­ tling has been a sport at Hastings on its own, and the Saxons are building up one of the strongest programs around. The Saxon girls were 5-1 in duals a year ago under the guidance of coaches Mike Goggins and Erin Slaughter and they won five tournament championships. The list of returnees from that 202324 squad is highlighted by a trio of state qualifiers in junior Dez Mathis, senior Naomi Grummet and senior Jordan Milanowski. Mathis placed fourth in the state a year ago and is the first Hastings girl to win more than 30 matches in a season. She’ll compete at 120 or 125 pounds throughout the season. Grummet was eighth at the state finals a year ago and had 26 wins. She will wrestle at 155 this season as she looks to get back to Ford Field for a second time. Milanowski is already a two-time state qualifier. She won 26 matches a year ago too and will compete at 135 pounds or 140 this winter. Other girls back from last year’s team include junior Eva Rowley, senior Ken­ nedy Lewis and junior Alexia Owen. Coach Goggins said he likes the expe­ rience that group brings to the line-up. The team has 20 wrestlers total, and will be one of the largest teams in the state for the third straight year. A cou­ ple of the top newcomers in the group include freshman Sydney Patterson at 145 pounds and sophomore Sara Baker at 140. Patterson has wrestled for three years in the Saxon middle school pro­ gram. Baker is a transfer from Florida who hasn’t wrestled before but does have J some martial arts training that coach Goggins sees paying ofiT in practice. It will take some time for the 12 first-year wrestlers to gain some mat experience. “It always takes a few matches to get those new wrestlers up to speed, but they all work hard and are eager to learn,” said Goggins. “The growth of girls wrestling has been unbelievable and we are just happy to be competing at a high level with the best girls in the state” The Saxons are set to go to Grayling ■• •■’WB . •*,:e^ e: » sr<* '£^-^ 4 * fl. 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I �< It' Wk • F { « “'‘Ml SsL SPORTS 2024 Winter 1 4 Thursday, December 12, 2024 the HASTINGS BANNER s?A \ ■ k Brett Bremer Sports Editor Also back in the regular scoring lineiJp for the Saxons this winter is junior A couple returning senior stale quali­ Brody Mix. fiers, a couple talented freshmen, a few The freshman duo set to add their skills other guys to fill out a scoring six and to the top six for theSaxons includes the Saxons are in good shape. Andrew Barton and Dakota Cole. The Hastings varsity boys’ bowling Coach Allerding said a big key to the team opened the 2024-25 season with season will be getting all the new bowlers a 27-3 win over Thomapple Kellogg at in the program some competitive expe­ Hastings Bowl Monday. rience to compete at the varsity level. That senior duo that qualified for the The Saxons will look to gain a little MHSAA Division 2 State Singles Finals more experience this weekend. They will last season includes Hunter Pennington be a part of the Marshall Scotch Doubles and Miles Lipsey. Pennington was 32nd in ' Invitational Saturday and the Portage the qualifying at the state finals and Lipsey Northern Invitational Sunday. 48th. Lipsey is a two-time state singles The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference qualifier. They headline a senior trio that season starts with a dual on the road also includes classmate Deagan Wilkins. 3gainst Coldwater at Midway Lanes Hastings head coach Verne Allerding Dec. 29. said that his seniors are all looking to Coach Allerding said there are a lot of improve on last year’s performance. talented teams in the Interstate-8 Athletic r> ♦ ? • AT IJk, .1 « I k u.**< *< 1 Mm » - V 1* A s< ff <*11 . •.r •- ft <e lx !S t- A X ; I s » *k I ’ fc. * fl ■ H m B A -5 =i X Hunter Pennington I <5*58 Brett Bremer Sports Editor W4 The Saxons are back ready to chase another Interstate-8 Athletic Conference : Championship. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team took the conference title last winter and then just missed advancing in the state tournament, finishing a little less than seven points behind the last of the regional qualifiers from its district tournament. There is a solid group back from that squad including first team all-district flyer Audrey Aicken who is back for her sophomore campaign. It is a young group overall for the Saxons. The rest of the top returnees include senior base Maelynn Miller, junior bases Addie Carey, Esther King, Jaden Marble t a s. * y •• r e w 2^ x \ * «• ’>x ; 'f, 1 isfei-n and Gracie Wilson, junior flyer Hope Carley, junior back spot Claudia Minch and sophomore base Harlie James. Senior back spot Zoe Watson, is one of a few new varsity cheerleaders set to try and boost the squad. Head coach Linsey Jacinto is also looking for good contributions from a group ofnewcomers that includes sophomore flyers Emma Pierce and Zikarra Warner, junior flyer Liv Triick, junior back spot Hayle Rive­ ra, sophomore base Abby Hall, freshmen bases Zoey Gould and Rebecca Snyder and freshman back spot Annabelle Kuck. So far the Saxons’ big focus has been round one, and they have some time to get through everything. Their first competition of the season will be at the Maple Valley Invitational Jan. 4. The Saxon coach sees an excellent work ethic in her girls and a true passion for cheer. “Because of this we are excelling in tumbling and stunting,” Jacinto said. The Saxons have won the 1-8 now four years in a row and finishing on top of the conference remains goal number one. Jacinto said she expects her team’s top competition to come from Jackson Northwest, but she sees all of the pro­ grams in the conference being built up. “We are excited to see everyone,” Jacinto said. Pennfield will host the first 1-8 Jam­ boree of the season Jan. 8. There is not currently a home meet on the Saxon schedule. Northwest and Harper Creek are set to host the other two conference jamborees. ^£9 * ■. •>-*<.*. lU Saxons have some big goals ■I ft MtftGEE <1* EB'^s^Sra Brett Bremer Sports Editor IN t NgofTi Gfinret I adClteAiiietwrf*'"’ f RoilejT'i®! .i.j* du**"** Ba?^ J • r ■ s h ! Al . . r. it !tf' I ! •' .At J t I ?• t■ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION PLAN • >' I I (! * 4 .< I I r •k «* I i v£j i’-.' 'i I 4 . r. ,1 ft i •f .ar 1 i s 1 AI .n »• 1 X.’ I a tough contest at home against Allendale next Wednesday, Dec. 18. The big annual showdown with North- west in the 1-8 will be in Hastings Jan. 29, and then later that week the Mount ies host the 1-8 tournament, Feb. 1. HASTINGS PSNFONMING APTS CGNTGP . I i ■ I MICHAEL HNNEY PLUMBING ) I 150-win milestone this winter competing at 157 pounds. Formerstate qualifier Troy Hokanson returns as well at 113 pounds. He had 50 wins a year ago and is over 100 wins on the Saxon varsity. The Hastings team also brings back 132-pounder Jordan Humphrey who was a regional qualifier last year and junior Aden Armstrong at 150 pounds who was a conference champion a year ago. Both those guys had over 30 wins last season. Slaughter said that group of returnees will be big leaders for the Saxon team this year. They have a lot of guys to look up to them with over 30 on the roster and a big freshman group. The Saxon coach thinks there is a good chance a couple of the freshmen are varsity contributors this winter. “Our team is a hardworking, well con­ ditioned group. It is one of our goals to be able to outwork any team we wrestle this year,” Slaughter said. The Saxons were set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season at home against Pennfield Wednesday, Dec. 11. They head to Mount Pleasant fora tournament Saturday and then have It’s a long list of goals for the Saxons this winter. As usual, it starts with an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship - a battle that will likely once again come down to the Saxons and the Jackson Northwest Mounties. The Hastings varsity wrestling team will be looking for more postseason success, both individually and as a team. The Saxons chose to bump up to Division I a year ago and won a district title and have at least another season at the DI level. Head coach Jason Slaughter said there are all kinds of big goals for his guys individually from guys chasing 100-win and 150-win milestones at the top to those looking to hit 30,40 and 50 wins. Guys chasing individual conference titles and regional and state spots - and a few hoping to finish their season on the state medal stand. The Saxon coach is excited to have guys with big goals and ones who are willing to work hard to achieve them. The team has a trio of state quali­ fiers back from last year’s team that was 34-5 overall in duals. That trio includes senior 2115-pounder Isaac Friddle who is closing in on 150 varsity victories and is already a three-time state 1 Licensed Master Plumber placer. He was eighth in D1 ’s Licensed Journeyman Plumber 215-pound weight class at the New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. state finals last year and had BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS 49 wins on the season. Senior Keegan Sutfin was Same Day histallation license fifth at the state finals as a ju­ Office (269) 948-2248 //KI 10376 nior, and had 47 wins last year tk Insured Mobile (269) 838-5112 and he too could reach that * * £0? c Friddle I ^xrakiuw/- '•a Audrey Aicken A 4K *• Conference again this season, but the Saxons are looking forward to being a top team in the conference and ideally getting back to the stale finals as a team at the end of the season. “We bowl in a very competitive confer­ ence. We will look to do our best through­ out the year with a goal of improving at every match,” Allerding said. Pennfield and Jackson Northwest both sent boys’ teams to the D2 State Finals a year ago In that opening non-conference dual with Thomapple Kellogg. Wilkins, Mix, Barton and Lipsey each won two individ­ ual points. Wilkins had a high game of 202 and Barton had a high game of 204. Pennington earned a team point in the individual games too, and Cole stepped up to help the Saxons win the second Baker game. Young cheer team chasing fifth straight 1-8 titie w b 13 i- I V www.HastingsBanner.com Saxons bring back their pair of state bowiers 5 % Preview Professional Events Christmas witli John Beny | Sat, 12/14/24 700pm Lobby open Wednesdays 5-7pm for in person ticket sales King’s Brass Chi’istmas Concert | Fii, 12/20/24 7.00pm Tickets: hastingsJudiis.com 1269-818-2492 Other Events SL Rose ChrisUnas Play | TYi, 12/13/2416:30pm M I The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on December 17, 2024; at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058 in the Commissioner’s Chambers beginning at 9:00 a.m during the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting to consider public input regarding an update to the Barry County Parks & Recreation 2025 -2029 Plan. A copy of the draft plan can be obtained by contacting the Barry County Parks office (269) 945-3775 or it can be viewed online at Ww.barrycountypark.org. Written comments for consideration can be submitted via email to parks arrvcountv.org. i ♦> I I J MS Choir Concert | Tue. 12/17/241700pm p Thomapple Wind Band | Sun, 12/22/2413:oopni n Jest wishes for a peaceful and joyful holiday season, from your friends at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. h T d t »l h ( ♦ « I r I ♦ ♦ <» V 1 * < L 1 1 : �ft f’ it/ I I I t SPORTS 024 Winter t •r j I I 94 K , f ^4^ Thursday, December 12, 2024 S^axons return strong group from state finals team f 1. I I ! ! > ! 'll I > [ *» <■' r F 5 I » j I f I V 4 •A % rf;'* V-H. > .J ,9^ I A 5 / t 'a I Ji .. k 7 9C 0.** k> Ti Jen Stoline 4 .t NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on January 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kenneth Coulter, an Unmarried Man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-2 Date of Mortgage: February 15, 2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 13, 2007 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice; $70,107.64 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in ' Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, an J are described as; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 5. TOWNS 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTX MICHIGAN. DISTANT NORTH, 1085 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE EAST 300 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 FEET; THENCE WEST 143.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6.13 FEET; THENCE WEST 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 12.7 FEET; THENCE WEST 116 5 FEET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINE' THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.SUBJECTTOAN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR NORTH M-43 HIGHWAY, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known as: 1702 N M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058 The reeJerftpHon period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later: or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, ntider MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo tieW responsible to the person who buys Ihe prnimriy at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Alteritioti Purchaser: This sale may be toscttidoa by the foreclosing mortgagee for >1 ll » A ally reaabn. In that event, your damages. If any, stiall be limited solely to the returri of «io bld amount tendered at sale, plus interosl. and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mwlyage©, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. AHcufiou homeowner: If you are a military sefviw member on active duty, if your pelted of active duty has concluded less iliw days ago, or if you have ordered to ;icHve duly, please contact the attorney for •no party foreclosing the mortgage at the hdc^rfione number slated in this notice. This rintfto te from a debt collector. Date of notice: 11/20/2024 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248853 44(J9 319858 (H-28K12-19) 4 I'F Hastings boys get first win after late start 9 I rett Bremer Sports Editor rhe Hastings varsity girls’ bowling team worked its way to the MHSAA Division 2 Bowling Team Finals for (he second time in three seasons last winter, and the hits keep coming. While the one state singles qualiher from a year ago graduated in the spring, much of the rest of the roster returns for the Saxons in the 2024 season including Kaylin Schild, Jen Stoline, Heaven Simmet and Megan Ramey and Kass Harton. That group all helped the Saxon team open its season with a 26-4 win over Thornapple Kellogg Monday at Hastings Bowl. Rainey won two games, Harton won one .ind a halfpoints and Simmet secured the other half of one. Schild and Stoline both earned a team point too in the regular games. The Saxons are slated to be a part of (he Marshall Scotch Doubles Invitalional Saturday and then at the Portage Northern invitational Sunday. The Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence season starts with a dual on the road against Coldwater at Midway Lanes Dec. 29. Stoline and Ramey were bo± honor* able mention all-conference at the 1-8 Singles Championship a year ago, and Simmet and Schild both placed in the top25 inthosetoumamentstandingstoo. www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER i 1 Preview Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s} of the mortgagor(s): Benjamin Vander-Klipp and Rachel Vanderklipp, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): AmertHome Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Mortgage: February 11,2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 21, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice$231,542.14 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION' THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1993.76 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 577.50 FEET ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 424.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 68 50 FEET (ASSESSED AS 68.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 153.50 FEET (ASSESSED AS 153.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST 181.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Common street address (if any): 4442 Barber Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-7407 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: December 12,2024 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1547464 (12-12)(01-02) “I think the effort is going to be there. It’s just how tough are we going to be. Can we really push out the toughness factor? We have to first and foremost overall attack the paint and play from the inside out. On defense, we really need solid ball pressure. We have to attack the glass with all five guys. Rebounding is effort and who wants it more.” In both the returnees and the newcom­ ers coach Webb has seen a lot of effort in the offseason. “Eli and Dre have played a lot over the summer. Jack and Quincy have grinded over the summer, played a lot, and the same thing with Dan - big over the summer, played a lot really developed which is huge. That’s what you need,” coach Webb said. “Guys like Jett, Dre and Jack between splitting time with football they were still showing up stuff for basketball, and I had to say hey you’re in football season.” The Saxon coach sees some enthusi­ asm overall in the program with 15 guys on the freshman team. Coach Webb thinks he’ll be a better coach having made it through one var­ sity season as the head man too. The Saxons have another tough 1-8 match-up on the road Friday at Harper Creek. The Saxons go to Greenville Tuesday, Dec. 17, and will be at home to take on a talented Marshall team Thursday, Dec. 19. Coach Webb said he expects Marshall and Parma Western to be especially tough in the Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference this winter, but there won’t be any easy night in the conference. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s been a funky start for the Saxons, but they’ll settle in soon. It’s an away heavy schedule overall with just nine home games this winter. While a few teams opened their season with ballgames the week of Thanksgiv­ ing, the Saxons had a Dec. 4 home date with Battle Creek Central postponed and just got game one in Friday against Interstate-8 Athletic Conference foe Coldwater. The Cardinals took a 54144 win over the Saxons. Facing a solid conference foe is a tough way to open a new season. The Saxons bounced back for their first win of the season Tuesday on the road at Hopkins outscoring the Vikings 50-38. While the Saxons get used to the new season, they have had some time now to get used to head coach Jess Webb who took over head coaching duties for the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team last season. He has a solid group back from his first season including senior forward Jett Barnum, senior center Eli Randall and senior center Dre Mathis. All three started throughout the season The team will also look for solid con­ tributions from senior forward Porter Shaw, junior forward Dan Jensen, Italian exchange student Luca Di Bernardo and sophomore guards Jack Webb and Quincy Brown who will see big minutes. Barnum averaged 9 points and 6.5 rebounds a game last season and earned honorable mention all-conference in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference and second team All-Barry County as a junior. Coach Webb likes him as both a physical presence and a vocal leader. “We’re a little more deep than we were last year for sure,” coach Webb said. “We’re pretty long, athletic and an unselfish team. I think we have the potential. We have some shooters too that might spread the court some.” The Saxon team will look forpoints in the paint from Randall, and outside from Jack Webb and Brown. Mathis will have the bal 1 in his hands a lot more than he did a year ago running the point. The team graduated a couple of its top scorers from a year ago and its main ball-handler, so there are some new roles to work out. “We’re making up for a lot of lost points last year. It has to be a score by committee. Make the right plays, play unselfish and trust your teammates,” coach Webb said. The Saxon head coach is looking for his guys to have an attack mentality and to play off being aggressive. A '^-’6 r 1 ■n<S« j .<6 I U’ 2 >* 3 »» •w H- 3 . 10 ?< > kU: ¥ \?r ad ibfl - . MB ’j T.'* 99 1 i'y- ij' - KJ ji ** 558^^32’^- £ 225 Ssi**** ess * w JA IT y Jjjgsa 1 I 2¥ i X I f Mw lL«- , — ^=3 1 1 I '‘'ata;. ’“Wt® JI-'. j Deondre Mathis ■ Saxon wrestlers top ranked D2 teams at Greenville Duals V 4 p > J;- * J u ‘■St •? ■ R Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity wrestling team opened the 2024-25 season with a perfect 5-0 day at the Greenville Duals Saturday, Dec. 7. In the Saxons'closest dual ofthe day they defeated the host Yellow Jackets 41 -36. The Saxons had a 41-12 lead in that dual after the first nine weight classes, but didn’t clinch the thing until Liam Renner battled to hold Greenville 144-pounder Conner Peterman to a 10-3 decision in the penultimate bout. Hastings got pins from Keegan Sut­ fin, Matthew Shults, Tate Warner, Isaac Friddle, Troy Hokanson and Reece Laws against Greenville, and also had Hunter Sutfin at 106 pounds score a technical fall. Hastings defeated Petoskey 70-9, Belding 54-19, Hamilton 47-33 and Caledonia 66-16 at the tournament, Hamilton and Greenville entered the 1 I 1 I 9 *-* Ab 3# X • * * *. <1 .'-1^- 4» A. 19 •-^. •f' bW s A -> aiOit ■ I-W > I b ► 9: I ____ n»j. fr x«» •' I I.' V: < I •s- ’.'1 r* • £ 4 4 I > 1 I 1 II £ • The Hastings varsity wrestling team celebrates Jordan Humphrey's 100th varsity victory during the Saxons’ run to a championship at the Greenville Duals Saturday, Photo provided ‘■Xi < !• Hunter Sutfin, Keegan Sutfin, Hokanson and Friddle were all 5-0 for the day for the Saxons. Reyd Zoerman, Jordan Humphrey, Matthew Shults and Warner were all 4-1. season ranked fifth and sixth respective­ ly in Division 2 in the state. th 4 I * I I 3 1 (: P-Z Ik Wk. A P’* «!•>* - i ^9! K J S’ ^4^ '•f •• •% •w • ^5- >•/ "4 > « The Saxons' Kyle Echtinaw works to pin Petoskey's Gavin Garrison during the first I period of their 215-pound match at the Greenville Duals Saturday. Photo by Dan Goggins I I I J 4 I. ♦ ♦ I ¥ 'HW, �* WWW.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 1 2, 2024 15 Lamphere nets 1,00th point for BCCS varsity [ I I V *1 « ; I Fl 1 X 1 Uli, lit I. 1 ' * 4 I. S Six' J >1 *c Brett Bremer . Sports Editor A little fade away floater fell from the left side of the lane and the Eagles got a quick time-out in. The bucket put the Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team in front 48-13 over visiting Libertas Christian midway through the third quarter Monday evening, and accounted for the 1,000th and 1,001st points for Eagle junior guard Isaiah Lamphere. “I got it in transition and 1 just kind of bumped him and hit a fade away,” Lamphere said. “It fell.” The Eagles presented Lamphere with a game ball commemorating the milestone, and the Eagles went on to a 62-24 victory to improve to 5-1 overall this season. It is a milestone Lamphere’s father, current Eagle head coach Josh Lam­ 1 * phere, also reached. Isaiah’s mother Mandy Lamphere joined the duo at The Barry County Christian Eagles celebrate junior guard Isaiah Lamphere's center court for the mid-game celebra­ 1,000th varsity point during their win over visiting Libertas Christian with his tion. Isaiah added two more points in parents Mandy Lamphere (left) and coach Josh Lamphere. Photo by Brett Bremer the fourth quarter and finished with 19 points for the game. fall. The Barry County Christian boys He didn t have a three-pointer in opening quarter and finished with 18 for the contest, something he is certainly took a 66-48 win over those Algoma the night for the Eagles Monday. Keygan capable of, but Isaiah said he has been Christian boys in their first meeting of Robinson had 12 points and Noah Lilley working at getting to the basket more this 2024-25 season in Hastings. Isaiah added six. often this season and either scoring or had 18 points to go with his 12 assists Isaiah Lamphere liked the way his getting his teammates involved. in that one. team was able to work the offense and “It is awesome,” said coach Lam­ Barry County Christian has all five move the ball around and get it in the phere. “He deserves it. He has has been starters returning from a year ago, and middle in the half-court against the consistent. You can’t get that without coach Lamphere is looking forward to Libertas 2-3 zone throughout the night. consistency. He has averaged 20 every some sophomores playing key minutes The lone loss so far this season came in year so far, or I think it was 19 his off the bench. a Friday afternoon loss Nov. 22 against freshman year and then 22 last year. The Eagles controlled things from the State Line Christian at the Patriots’ own He is averaging around that this year. start against Libertas Christian Monday. home invitational in Temperance. The Consistency, and he’s been solidand he’s “Our defense shut them down and we Eagles were 2-1 at that tournament with getting better every year. He is getting a got out in transition,” coach Lamphere just seven guys available for the long trip lot of assists this year too. His passing said. “They tried half-court trapping us, to southeast Michigan. has gotten so much better. He has 12 and that is not ever going to work against “It was Friday at noon. They have 400 assists last night against Algoma.” our team I feel like. We’re too good at kids in their school and they brought The contest last Friday with Algoma passing. But it is nice having the same them all into the gymnasium, and then Christian was a big one of the Eagles. group for the past three years pretty they had a pep band,” coach Lamphere Algoma Christian won the Great Lakes 6 much. Going against a half-court trap said. Championship by knocking off the Barry they already know what they’re doing. State Line took a 67-43 win over the County Christian boys’ in the conference Everyone knows theirjob and they do it.” Eagles. That loss was sandwiched be­ tournament championship game last Gideon Heyboer had ten points in the tween a 5 8-54 win over a tough Lakecrest Baptist team the night before and then a 60-22 win over the Christian Commu­ nity Warriors from North Eaton, Ohio later on Nov. 22. Coach Lamphere though it was good that the guys he could take: got to ex­ perience that kind of an environment to play in and that suffering a loss like that is something that helped his guys refocus and realize what kind of work there is yet to be done to improve. The Eagles followed up that tournament with a 74-49 win over Fellowship Baptist Academy Dec. 2 to open Great Lakes 6 action. The Eagles return to GL6 action Tues­ day, Dec. 17, against the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science. 1 4 4 z > lb 5 i‘'«' "Ji?* at It. w 1 > memiAn .n . J f tl Si • seaxiiie£11 2S • I J Ltn, 'Illf ’SN* 'We «’reIt aa iat mt ' -------- * B t f* A* k I J ; V 4 f> r ■I 4 * A 4 4 .» f': 1 I * •» & ..w. • I Barry County Christian’s Keygan Robinson goes up for a shot in the lane during the second half of his team’s win over visiting Libertas Christian Monday The victory moves the Eagle record to 5-1 on the season. Photo by Brett Bremer *4 •: SX; Ti 73r^ • ’^^^tsOJEsSK,’ DK gets a gold and a silver at first girls’ tournament 4 * «w . »> ww r } ?» Tws sranr :M<’fiW3aa «« nr^ Eor 9 4 jr » tr.saae > J I I 1 en> I I A 'A'9 STM J J T kl DeriffiMslhis * ft'-**' * > x- 3 rX- 0»t * Saw I*'’ fl c* •/C*’ll i >1* I ’ I I <! I A n SI » 0 r f I ■ 5^^*" '.J*.?*' ofii f A? I « r nniF Brett Bremer take down and then seven nearfall points Sports Editor by turning Miller to her back twice. Mill­ Delton Kellogg sophomore Madison er managed a reversal though late in the Gruber is just starting her time as a period and put Gruber on her back while varsity wrestler and she has had some tallying three nearfall points of her own. - big momentum swings already in high The two went into the third period with school. Gruber up 10-6. Gruber opened up the 2024-25 seaGruber got a quick reversal in the „ son by winning her 130-pound weight second period and then finally managed class Friday, Dec. 6, at the Bangor Girls to stick Miller. Invitational with a perfect 3-0 day that “A lot of stuff went right,” Gruber said. included three pins. “So, a lot of the girls were really scrappy Gruber wrestled in middle school, and they were really hard to pin. What even getting some extra training in before helped me I think was I didn’t have a the start of her eighth-grade season, and losing mindset. 1 went into each match then decided not to wrestle as a freshman thinking Pm going to win this.” at Delton. Post pinned Marcellus’ Brooke Evans “I did it in eighth grade, but I really 2:18 into their quarterfinal bout in the kind of fell out of love with the sport in 125-pound bracket and then scored a ninth grade and I didn’t have a reason second-period pin of Wayland’s Ryleigh for doing it. 1 tried it, and I didn’t like it Haveman in the semifinals. In the so I just took a break and just stopped,” championship match, Post was pinned Gruber said. “Then, 1 came back this year by Harper Creek’s Alexandra Stiltner and with the girls’ team and everything I midway through the first period. started loving the sport again and I like Competing with Post in practice and really am enjoying it this year. I love all getting varsity coaching, Gruber said all the team meets and everything like that her techniques are getting better. There and the team dynamic. It’s a lot better is still more work to do, but she is really this year. It encourages me.” happy to see her stand-ups getting better. She was one of two DK wrestlers She’ll be really focusing on improving : competing at Bangor Friday. Fellow her shots in the coming weeks. sophomore Olivia Post, a state quali­ Despite being a weight class down, fier a year ago, finished second in her Post still gets the better of Gruber when 125-pound bracket. they go live in practice, but Gruber has The points the two earned had the her moments. Delton Kellogg team in 12th-place at the “She has a lot more experience than I end of the tournament. Otsego took the do, and she has a lot more experience, tournament title with 105.0 points and and a lot more technique and she knows Hastings was second with 103.5. The top a lot more moves,” Gruber said of her five also included Plainwell with 100.5 teammate. “She knows them better than points, Harper Creek 84 and Gobles 59. I do ... She is so much more aggressive The DK duo, led by head coach Owen than I am, it makes me have to feed off Post this winter, tallied 42 points. of her energy. If she is aggressive then 1 In all, 21 teams were represented in have to be aggressive. 1 can’t just go up the meet’s final scoring. lazy with my arms out and doing what­ Gruber pinned Plainwell’s Vanesa ever I want. I have to be strong. If she is Konopkova in the second period of their strong I have to feed off of that energy. It helps me a lot to learn how to be quarterfinal match to start the day and then stuck Lee’s Emily Jimenez in the more aggressive.” second period of their semifinal match. It was a second-period pin for Gruber in the championship too against Harper Creek’s Kayla Miller. 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Caledonia had a 19-6 lead through the first six flights of the dual with Thomapplc Kellogg, but TK took all five flights from 165 pounds on up, got a forfeit win by Max Schnurstein at 106 pounds, and then senior Chrislien Miller clinched the win forTK by pinning Caledonia’s Escher Reeder 2:21 into their 113-pound bout. “That was cool for him, a big senior moment to pull that off for the team,” Fletke said of Miller’s pin. It comes down to the last ones. It’s back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, you’re down and you've got some kids in your line-up that need to do what they’re supposed to do, and you’ve got some that you know are going to be close matches and you pull off a couple close matches,” Fletke said. “Hats off to Caledonia. They have some strong kids. They were ready to wrestle tonight.” “It’s pretty good competition to start off the first one,” he added, “and gives us a lot to work with - kind of go back to the drawing blocks.” Thal heavyweight run for TK started with Camden Peter pulling out a 9-5 win over Caledonia’s Koelson Reeder in the 165-poundbout. Peter took control with four nearfall points in the third period of that one. TK’s Jack Smith followed up with a pin of Muhammed Turk in the 175-pound match and Jayce Curtis stuck Sean Sorrell in the 190-pound bout. Buxton got his win at 215 and then Jimmy Manne got a 5-2 win over the Scots’ Luke Kowatch at 285 pounds, a win powered by a three-point first period takedown. That was one of the other key pieces of the opening night of the 2024-25 varsity wrestling season in Michigan. The MHSAA altered scoring rules this winter. Take downs are now worth three points rather than two. Wrestlers can also now score two, three or four nearfall points for each second they hold an opponent on their back. Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 4 z It was an eventful first night of the high school wrestling season inside the Caledonia High Schtxil gymnasium, and an eventful one outside loo. The Caledonia Quad shrank to a Caledonia Tri as Loy Norrix opted not Io make the trip from Kalamazoo with winter storm warnings stretching across the west side of the slate. All three teams competing closed the evening of varsity wrestling with one victory. Caledonia opened the night with a 38-37 victory over Grand Ledge; Grand Ledge best­ ed Thomapple Kellogg 35-33; and TK closed out the night by pulling out a 33-31 win over the Caledonia squad. In between the final two duals, Cale­ donia varsity wrestling coach Shawn Veitch presented Thomapple Kellogg head coach Dayne Fletke with a plaque honoring the Trojans' long-time, state championship head coach Tom Lehman who passed away in September. “He loved kids and pushed them to be champions, both on and off the wrestling mat,” Veitch read from the plaque. “His dedication to the wrestling program and the Middleville community has left a positive impact for generations to come. Our world is a better place because of Tom Lehman.” When I grew up, the reason I loved Tom Lehman so much, was I went to Lakewood,” Veitch added. “My dad (Bob Veitch) and Tom were good friends. We had wars. We had blood­ baths on that mat. And when that match was done, not only did our athletes go trough and shake hands, it was shake hands and hugs and ‘good luck the rest ofthe season. Can’t wait to compete next year.’ That is what sports are all about. That is what sportsmanship is all about.” There were flickers of that sportsman­ ship ±roughout the gym Wednesday. TK senior Tanner Buxton got a little check in with Caledonia 215-pounder Thomas Hadgson late in the second period of their match. Buxton had just been whistled for a roughness penalty while working on top of Hadgson, and the Trojan senior got a quick apology in . A 1 Thornapple Kellogg's Griffin Grummet works to try and escape the grasp of Caledonia's Will Sheely during their 157-pound match Wednesday, Dec. 4. during the Scots' season-opening tri in Caledonia Photo by Brett Bremer k4 44 ed a 10-4 win for Alish Basnet in his 132-pound match with TK’s Emma Gibson and a 14-10 win by the Scots’ James Carrow over Gabe Gosselin at 132 pounds. Will Sheely capped off the run of five straight wins for the Scots with a 7-3 win over TK’s Griffin Grum­ met at 157 pounds. C'arrow’s win was a harrowing one as he fell behind Gosselin 6-0 early on in the first period. Gosselin scored a take down and three nearfall points, but Car­ row managed to tie things up by the end of the first period with a reversal and four nearfall points of his own. A quick take down and four more nearfall points for Gosselin early in the third period proved to be the big difference in their bout. “That just shows a lot of character, so I was just really pleased with that,” coach Veitch said. The dual started with TK’s Diego Ro­ das pinning the Scots' Owen Rounds in the first period of their 126-pound match and ended with Caledonia’s Josh Grace pinning TK’s Derek Gurrero-Garriga in thesecondperiodoftheir 120-poundbout. Fletke is expecting more good duals between the Trojans and the Scots in the years ahead. There are going to be some good battles here for a while,” Flelke said. That’s the fun of it,” chimed in Veitch. Miller, Gabe Gosselin, Grummet, Curtis, Buxton, Manne and Mia Gos­ selin had wins in the dual with Grand Ledge for the TK team. TK followed up the duals by com­ peting in the Grandville Challenge Saturday. Bossenberger at 175 pounds and Miller at 113 won flight championships for TK. Miller pinned all three of his opponents and Bossenberger pinned the four wrestlers he faced. Curtis scored a runner-up finish at 190 pounds. Buxton at 215, Foy at 144 and Grummet at 157 all placed third. Whitehall took the day’s champion­ ship with 203.5 points ahead of Grand­ ville 185.5, Lapeer 132.5, Thomapple Kellogg 128.5, Portage Northern 102 and Mt. Pleasant 81. Coach Veitch said the changes were made first on the collegiate level to try and make things a bit more exciting, but he isn’t sure he likes them at the high school level. A few technical falls, for 15-point victories, popped upquick with all the extra points flying around. The Scots half two technical falls of their own as they built their early lead against the Trojans. Robert Restau notched one in his 144-pound bout with Aiden Foy by a 19-3 score. Ben Moss then added a tech fall for the Scots at 150 pounds with a 15-0 win over TK’s Max Knowles. “I was looking for effort. I was look­ ing for attitude. And I was looking for teamwork, just that team unity,” coach Veitch said. “I thought they knocked it out of the park on all three. I thought we fought out there. I thought we had great attitude and great body language. I real ly thought our team stayed engaged in the match. When 1 look at the progress, what’d we lose by 40 to them last year, and then we lose by two this year that shows a step in the program I’ve always said, year three is when we’re really going to start to come along. This is year two. We made that great step from one to two and I am pleased with the progress.” The dual for the Scots also includ­ a, * ? 4 T ■ SI 1 •1 • ( 4 I (4 44 44T5 « » 1 j I a 1 V r k . 1 1 •T J L •r • * J" t ’ ■ 1 « •A -z d V 1.1 •• I K. 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VIEW I ROE K^TI I 1 PAGE 4 FWW T.*^ r A istoias I I iH. THE HASTINGS < ! www.HaslingsBanner.com r • • ; * ’ I 1 ’-'f-'i I I BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 34 1 iry . DEVOTED TO I . THE INTERESTS OF 1 < BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 ' v» Thursday, December 19, 2024 LQ I’ Barry County parks enjoy windfall of grant dollars in 2024 Molly Macleod was one of just 343 grantees across the country awarded a Community Challenge grant from AARP. Those dollars went toward the accessibil­ ity project underway at the park, which included new, paved walk­ ways and accessible entrances to the historic buildings. In November, the park was awarded a $15,649 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Those dollars will be put toward professional development opportunities and a storage feasibility grant study. Patton said the park is look­ ing ahead to find storage solutions - whether that be a new building or retrofitting an existing building - for the park’s growing collection. , Matching funds from the Charlton Park Village Foundation and the Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County helped push the park’s See GRANT on 3 Editor Barry County parks have seen a boon of grant dollars in 2024. Parks staff say they hope to continue that momentum into the coming year, with several projects on the horizon. “It’s been kind of a strange time for us,” said Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Director Dan Patton. “Grants are highly competitive we know that, anyone who applies for grants understands that - we’ve just hit a good streak here lately. We always are applying every year. Some years are successful, some years are not.” Patton said the parks commission has enjoyed some wind behind its sails as it was successful in secur­ ing funds from several different grants this year. In June, Historic Charlton Park rtHh 4 V r. n 4• I T I J •t • fs..i a V s. . I A” iW < k. If’ I............. k 1 ■ .< :V f 4K •« ", I w^'.. . b F ' I idL. ? • « •l ♦ s r♦ A « *• 1 I- •As Barry County parks, including Historic Charlton Park, were treated to several I » successful grant awards this year. Parks Director Dan Patton said he hopes to continue that momentum into 2025. Photo by Molly Macleod *b - vjr 1 ♦ I J f! Ferris gets no jail time for striking, killing Hastings tow truck driver * A Molly Macleod Editor c > I jflV - 1 t . : 4 I 4 3 < II •J r* n II X. •i’’ ?• T -t * » V I i Elected officials swear in at Tuesday cererriony . t r/ r - * >'T’ e r 1 W? .Wl--V. I E, 1 7 ''t’,' • <-■ I I A I et j ’V# r ‘^i T >1 '*Wi‘ . :< :3 1 bk '■'■■iS/’ ’ 1 B f P2 ( r ( WBIf® IQ ^11 SI f'.t O ■ i t. X ; <^1* 9 f t (•.' 11 '»*.’ Bi ■ 9 * i J t. >• EIE. r 1.1 * >9 I I li I . I. :9 9 .iij I fl!Ei cs.ev ... •• A i F 1 I The man who struck and killed a Hastings tow truck driver was sentenced in Kent County’s 63rd District Court on Monday. Payton Bradley Ferris, 19, will serve no jail time after hitting and killing 25-year-old Keagan Spencer, of Hastings, in November 2023. The crash occurred on M-6 near Kraft Avenue in Caledonia on Nov. 4,2023. A third-generation tow truck driver, Spencer was co-owner and operator of Hastings-based Towzilla Towing and Recovery. He was engaged to be married and a father to two small children, one of whom was with him when he was struck and killed while pulled off on the expressway with his lights on. Ferris, who pled no contest last month, was sentenced to two years of probation, wi± several additional requirements. He was charged with a moving violation causing deatli. In order to meet his probation requirements, Ferris will pay a $2,000 fine plus restitution for Spencer’s funeral costs. He will also complete mandatory coun­ seling, 500 hours of community service and will have no direct or indirect contact with the Spencer family. His license is suspended for one year, and Ferris can­ not partake in legal or illegal drugs or alcohol during his probation. Ferris will be subjected to random drug tests. He must also complete every distracted and safe driving class available to him. Should Ferris have any traffic violations in the next two years, whether it be a speeding ticket or something more serious, he will land himselfa year in jail. 1 A •BE- ► r ♦ —w : > n **« »' 0 '2y_.. X *19 « li ' 9 I ! 4 t V < r* I • ■ '•’I?*' ’ J .1 d 4*. . 4 * I. •< -r>‘ .* * •< ' ■ ms ' j; I M . J-* , A Elected officials new and old took their oaths of office in a ceremony held Tuesday morning in the Historic Barry County Circuit Court Room. Many familiar faces joined the ceremony after winning reelection this past November. A handful of newly-elected officials took their oaths on Tuesday, too, ahead of their terms beginning at the start of the new year. Photo by Molly Macleod iiqni I 4 B 110 7 9 1 e z T a J 7 0 co o o O * * * LIONS SECOND AT JESSE SNOW BEHIND SAXON ‘B’ SQUAD PAGE 13 k Spend it here. Keep it here. I J LI f V, 9 b s . 4 r■ J SUBSCRIBE l> 1 zl;;z •W" R*P UI SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I rOB *1^ I •> iSir iBbL^ n •12 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. «l J 1 I I (J 4 BiV 10310H092* I t fT'*-'***^'- THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 .xZ-ebk 'V 1 A « V HBIBjijj-r- innr •..5k u . V. I ♦ ♦ > ♦ 4 I V r 1 A EA I > a I » See FERRIS on 2 -r 3 § « 9 o □ ♦ « h �A 1 t * X 2 Hastings Airport making headway with new digs Tensions boil over in state’s lame duck session having conversations about Contributing Writer sodomy and prostitution,” The lame duck session Rigas said to The Banner in the Michigan legislature in the days leading up to has been especially dra­ the Republican walk-out. matic over the past week Rigas was referring to a as lawmakers work to tie bill that would decrimi­ Rep. Angela a bow on its pending busi­ nalize sodomy and adul­ Rigas ness before the new year. tery, both of which were Next year, Republicans “zombie laws,” found to be will reclaim a majority unenforceable. in the House of Representatives “It’s embarrassing. We have restau­ while the Democrats will continue rants that might be forced to shut to hold the governor’s office and down in February when the tip wage State Senate. This power shift has credit starts to change and we want made for a mad dash for Democrats to worry about if sodomy is legal? Is to leverage their full control in that good leadership to you?” Lansing to pass agenda items it has With work still in front of Rigas not already. and her Republican lawmakers this The scramble has led to signifi­ year, she looked ahead to next year cant conflict in the House, where when her party will be able to set Republican Angela Rigas rep­ the agenda. resents the 79th district, including “The issues I’d like to work on areas in Barry County like Rutland unfortunately would not be passed Township and Middleville. by ±e governor,” Rigas said. “We Rigas, a Hastings native, and her still have Governor Whitmer and Republican colleagues late last week a Democrat Senate. My focus walked out of session and have has always been on the Second refused to return until the House takes Amendment and overturning some up legislation ±at Republicans deem of the bad 2A laws ±at had been more meaningful and impactful, passed. ...I basically feel like we namely tipped wage and earned sick will be spending a big chunk of time leave laws that are poised to have a trying to undo some of ±e damage dramatic impact on restaurants. (Democrats) have done and obvious ­ Early in the new year, business­ ly road funding has been a big issue. ” es will be forced to increase base For the last two years, Rigas has wages for tipped employees, which been very outspoken in her oppo­ is a measure that both businesses sition to Democrat leadership. She and tipped workers have sounded said that the shift in power has left the alarm against. This will hit the her feeling vindicated. hospitality industry especially hard. “The greatest revenge was that Republicans vowed to remain on Republicans won the House back,” the sidelines with Democrats con­ Rigas said. “The voters definitely tinuing session until these items are set a mandate of what they wanted brought, up. for Michigan and the direction we The State House and Senate wanted to move in. The Democrats were scheduled to hold session on clearly demonstrated they are Wednesday and the outcomes of unable to lead and this is what lame those sessions were not available for duck has become; just kind of fur­ this report at the time of publication. ther proving to the voters they did “Nowhere is there mentioned make the right choice in November. bringing up the tipped wage and They want to ram everything the paid sick leave. Instead, we’re through that they want to get done. I Jayson Bussa 9 re Spend it here. Keep it here. V/ i»tf ••’L’l .atAlTHtO _ 4 k ■ V.! J to I t Group < • K. WEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. 3 ka ( r. A. -ar- 9 1 1 ’/9' w* I Z' / 4 k < s •* 1 • -'V 4 J «*r w* f ! /• f a I. W' ■ $ One of Barry County’s newest manmade craters can be found at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport, This hole in the ground will soon be the airport’s newest terminal. Airport Manager Gino Lucci said he hopes the project will be completed in the summer of 2025. No local tax dollars are being used for the project. $1.2 million in federal funds, plus $300,000 from the airport’s funds are being used to complete the project. Photo by Molly Macleod J gb^.• > ‘ - J ■ #» 5,. r * > •r. 4 • '^>1 ov^n I* .sf^ 9^ < •-* a: FERRIS For the Spencer family, the sentence was not enough. Obviously, I’m disappointed. I ±ink ±e judge could have set an example that this type of collision is going to be punished — and it’s not just going to be fines, community service, I believe he deserved to at least sit behind bars for a short period of time to send a message to the motoring public that distracted driving, not abiding by the Move Over laws, you will be punished. I think she (District Judge Kirsten Holz) missed ±e mark on that one,” Matt Spencer, Keagan’s father, told The Banner. Friends, family and fellow tow truck drivers packed the courtroom in support of the Spencer family for Monday’s sen­ tencing. Keagan’s mother, Miko Garrison, addressed Ferris during Monday’s sen­ tencing. She said Ferris reached out to her and Keagan’s fiance after the crash to say he hadn’t been driving distracted or on his phone. Police reports indicate Ferris hung up a phone call 13 seconds before striking Spencer at 80 miles an hour. “I thought I may have some room to give you grace for being honest because 1 believe in God and God believed in grace. But now I have no grace — it’s not for me to give. It is in the hands of God and also karma. You have dragged out the outcome of this justice system in a very cowardly manner. Keagan would have never done this to any other family. R)i4' 1 d front-row seat, sitting up there in that big truck that morning. I think most of you really overlook ±at that it doesn’t just affect Keagan. It affects my granddaugh­ ter.” Ferris fought tears at several points during Monday’s sentencing, breaking down after hearing from Olivia Kain, Keagan’s fiance. Spencer’s death has mobilized the tow truck industry to speak out for new laws to protect tow drivers when they assist drivers whose vehicles become disabled. Two roadside workers are struck each day in the United States. One roadside worker is killed every six days. Keagan’s family and the Move Over movement are working to increase outreach and education, while also tightening laws across the nation. One initiative Keagan’s father, Matt, is working toward is a national Move Over law - one that is consistent from state to state. In Michigan, the Move Over law states drivers must slow down 10 miles per hour and move over a lane when emer­ gency workers, including tow truck driv­ ers, EMS, police and fire vehicles, are on the side of the road. These laws vary in different states, making it difficult for motorists to know the exact rules. Staff Writer Greg Chandler contributed to this report. 5?* y . J’* If he was in your shoes, he would have owned up to his actions and taken his punishment,” said Garrison. “I think most people overlook the fact that you killed my son in front of his dau^ter,” Garrison said. “She had a Continued from Page 1 I; If t 1*? aiEs,--52?^ ffi T «* *1 <9 « /A A f t 0r i.*:* . i. k L03101V092 SHOP LOCAL T ‘H2'i I lx ’'"X »* r ’2 u* i? 9 «« f«aAU IK ^-.0 r \ * J X.* *4**-—** I 4 I « t www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 19, 2024 a I 1%* < 1 >rr: 4 Ms;# iiTu .«<SS r )f T fc ■.®* ret I ga .• 9^: •t ‘* w 1> *!£SE| b> *. TV i I 4 ««• . X f. sassfe^-'^' 33r :ii' •* * J a -**{ .» f ■ vtjy ’ n: (» 1 i’ V HI J •>"'' TI V* —*1* ■ I .1- * a* t V.*^ k * * • •« 'J’to A r \£^i n’t* .'-^ * T' ■a e r 'Tr:;i^. le BV* - J• * * • * X ^S2£1W ■?: ®: w ’R I VI J^a^b’SrzL, ** L A faaij|^*ha^ p •’ Ikiac-g Mr::£: £J * <V, impH. hr i 4 - _ >■=• “ *B a' * ' < «s«»» XJS * .15 1/ ■’KB S*<1C VFIRST a church for all ages PRESBYTERIAN 4 1 e r I « I -w«. 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File photo ft N. « GRANT K ?; s- I. Continued from Page 1 '.^®K f'lfiis 1^1 ^i * “e M ’SJB.-k; fl £*5 fces,e Vi' *? Km ’•^QC.TS W'lffli 4» «?5>i 522 * . r; ®toElf(ttfeij < edErdeari s^..* T ® piMK. Poke itrans iiriae sSffiiipapiitrttaJBiMBis a •KtesOKHbm KjrfeS^aSOiiiiJes SI S£ F I I fousiitaltabis ^tinGodaiGaiWffl stButOT fhwraw-ii san fit H I i• 4 T pg[SBlfflWN I I I 1 Jgrykl!^ JX J 1 *- •■ -vr I 11* r ) * id I 3 I I 9* ( I -iff 5^ <Z" I lU if" I ■■ w I J - k application through. Accessibility has been a theme for many of the parks projects complet­ ed throughout the county this year. Earlier this year, the parks commis­ sion completed the paving of a mile section of the Paul Henry/Thornapple Trail that runs through Nashville — a first for the area. Patton said ARPA funds allocat­ ed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the trail paving kicked things off for the parks com­ mission’s litany of projects. “That was really the kickoff or starting point for us, really trying to focus in,” said Patton. “We had addressed it as part of our master planning that we wanted to focus in on accessibility, realizing we have an older population here in Barry County that continues. But also, just accessibility from a young person’s standpoint, if they have some mobil­ ity challenges, being able to accom­ modate going into the future.” Paving the trail in Nashville served as inspiration for later initiatives, Patton said. “It really kind of started with the ARPA-funded project and being able to pave the mile section there (in Nashville). It is fully accessible now. That kind of segued into ‘OK, what else can we focus on here in terms of creating opportunity,’” Patton said. “That kind of led us to try to identify some different granting opportuni­ ties.” Applying for grants is no easy task, said Patton. The process involves a whole team, research and hours of work — with no guarantee of being awarded the grant. “You’re not successful every time you do it. You don’t always get funded and we know that. As a part of the process overall, we continue to look for other avenues. If we’re not successful with one (grant), maybe we’ll be successful with another,” said Patton. A hodgepodge team tackles the county’s park grants. Though some grant work is contracted out for engi­ neering expertise, much of the work is completed by a small crew of ded­ icated parks staff and volunteers. Curator Shannon Pinkster does much of the grant legwork, said Patton. Claire Johnston, Barry County parks’ part-time deputy administrative assistant, also does much of the research work. The Barry County Commission on Aging, Thornapple Manor and the Barry County United Way also pitch in with data and information. Patton also draws on knowledge and data from Nichole Lyke, eco­ nomic development coordinator for the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance. The windfall of grant dollars was a pleasant change from recent years. “We have not been successful for a few years and suddenly in the past 12 to 24 months we have been real­ ly tremendously successful,” said Patton. Patton said being awarded the first grant is the biggest piece in moving projects forward. “The AARP grant awarded to Historic Charlton Park this year added some momentum to the park’s other grant applications. “One of the things that is tre­ mendously beneficial is that a lot of times when we can get that first (grant) under your belt, we can use that, so the momentum has started. You get the first one and you can use that to go after other (grants) and you can use that first one to say ‘We already have a partner, they’ve already committed X amount of dol­ lars toward the project, and here’s what they are willing to do. Are you willing to match that or even do more? The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has been a big help, Patton said. “They’re a good board. They’re committed to seeing us move all the parts for­ ward,” he said. The money’s out there. If it doesn’t go to our community, it’s going to go to somebody else. We would rather see that come here and benefit the programs that we have and the things we’re trying to do. We’ll keep plugging away at it and hopefully we’ll be successful,” said Patton. Accessibility upgrades at Charlton Park are nearly finished, with a few final touches to be added in the spring. The project, which cost around $52,000, was completely funded through grant dollars. “The return on that is it frees up dollars for other projects or other activities,” said Patton. “That’s always beneficial as well. The need never stops. It’s freed up that money to allow us to potentially do some other things.” Looking ahead, Patton said the parks commission is hoping to keep the momentum going. Along with the upcoming storage and facili­ ties study, the Barry Community Foundation has kicked off fundrais­ ing for an Action Trackchair. The all-terrain wheelchair would be a first in the county and would allow for those with mobility issues to have greater access to the county’s parks and outdoors. Additionally, the parks commis­ sion may put in for a grant next year that would fund improvements to Charlton Park’s boat launch area. Another potential grant application would fund accessibility trail items at the Bailey Nature Preserve. “It’s going to be a pretty busy year,” said Patton. “We’ll see how it all unfolds.” NEWSPAPER DEADLINES Advisor Monday at 4:00 pm Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm Banner Tuesday at Noon Reminder Wednesday at Noon Sun & News Wednesday at Noon Group The Barry County Board of Commissioners held its last meeting with Its current makeup this week. In 2025. Mark Doster will leave the board and be replaced by Marsha Bassett, representing the county's sixth district. Doster holds the rare status of being elected to non-consecutive erms on the BOC. His first term was served 32 years ago. Pictured are ftrom left) District 6 Commissioner Mark Doster. District 2 Commissioner Catherine Getty. District 5 Commissioner Mike Callton, District 3 Commissioner and Board Chair Dave Jackson, District 4 Commissioner Jon Smelker, District 8 Commissioner and Vice Chair Dave Hatfield. District 1 Commissioner Bob Teunessen. and District 7 Commissioner Hruce Campbell. Photo by Molly Macleod Back pay approved for three of the county’s chief deputies Molly Macleod Editor Three of Barry County’s chiefdeputies will be receiving back pay after Barry County’s Board of Commissioners ap­ proved it unanimously on Tuesday. Commissioners approved a settlement and release of claims agreement in the ^mount of $45,995 on Tuesday that will (^distributed amongst three of the coun­ ty’s chief elected official deputies. These deputies include Sarah VanDenburg, senior deputy clerk, Emily Reed, chief deputy register of deeds and Elizabeth Hutton, deputy drain commissioner. Tuesday’s vote resolves an ongoing is­ sue brought up earlier this fail. County of­ ficials were informed their compensation practices for chief deputy officials were in violation of the state statute. Because < 1 L\ 5^' J ^-1 1 4 1 r I i elected officials must have their salaries set for the entire year ahead, those who come onto the job midway through the year must be paid at that amount set for their predecessor. Many chief deputies who were hired midway through the terms were hired at a lower rate than their predecessors, reflecting experience. This practice violates state statutes. Approving back pay for the three dep­ uties puts the county in compliance with the statute once more. Though the total back pay approved on Tuesday amounts to $32,574.09 among the three officials, commissioners ap­ proved the $45,995 number to account for associated benefit costs. VanDenburg will receive $14,518.79 in back pay. Reed will receive $ 10,181.44 and Hutton will get $7,873.86. Financial FOCUS® •l s * I* Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones 1 Ilf; Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor Member SlPC 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 ♦ What should you know about RMDs? You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401 (k), but eventually you will likely need to take tlie money out in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should j'ou know about these • Which accounts have RMDs? RMDs apply to traditional IRAs, as well as other types of IRAs, including SIMPLE and SEP IRAs. RMDs don’t apply to Roth IRAs. RMDs also apply to traditional 401 (k)s, but not mandatoiy withdrawals? Here are some of the basics: • What are they called? Mandatory withdrawals are technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs. • When must I take RMDs? If you were bom before 1951, you’ve probably already begun taking RMDs. If you were 'bom between 1951 and 1959, your RMD age is 73. And if you were bom in 1960 or later, your RMD age is 75. You can postpone accepting your first RMD until April 1 of the year after you reach Roth 401(k)s. • Can I withdraw more than the RMD for any given year? Yes, you are free to take out as much as you want. However, if you take out more than the RMD for one year, you can’t apply the excess to the RMD for the next year. How t7/V RMDs Typically, calculated? are RMDs your determined by dividing your account balance from tlie prior December 31 by a life expectancy factor published by the IRS. Your financial professional should be able to perform this calculation for you. • If I have multiple accounts, do I have to take an RMD from each one? If you are taking RMDs from a traditional IRA, you must calculate each RMD individually, but you can take the total amount from one or more IRAs. If you're taking RMDs from a 401(k) or similar plan, you must take the RMD from each ot your accounts. accounts. • Huw are RMDs taxed? your RMD age, but this will result in two RMDs for the year. Alter you take your first RMD, you must take subsequent ones by December 31 of each year, • What penalties will be assessed if I don't take all my RMDs? For every dollar not withdrawn, the IRS will chaige a 25% penally, but this can drop to 10% if you subsequently withdraw the coiTCCt amount within two years. You are typically taxed at your income tax rate on the amount of the withdrawn RMD. You may be able to avoid taxes in a particular year if you transfer your RMDs to a qualified charity in what’s known as a qualified charitable distribution. • // I inherit an IRA or 401 (k). am 1 subject to RMDs? Yes. When you lake RMDs from an inherited account, you generally must withdraw all the frinds within 10 years, as opposed to over your lifetime, which is the RMD window that applies to your own accounts. The rules are somewhat different if you inherit an IRA or 401(k) from your spouse. In any case, though, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor about how to take RMDs from an inherited account. If you're already subject to RMDs, be sure you've taken them before the year ends. And if you haven’t yet started taking RMDs, learn as much as you can about them because the more you know, the more likely you’ll make the right moves at the right time. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 1k �1 F I 4 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BAHNER Thursday, December 19, 2024 HASS school board bids farewell to long-time trustee Classifying Louis Wierenga Jr. as a "long-time school board member” would be selling him quite short. While Wierenga just capped off his tenure on the board, one that extended beyond a decade, he has also held other roles within the district: student, alumni and booster. (4 A third of my life has been involved with schools,” Wierenga said as he stood at Monday's Hastings Area School Sys­ tem Board of Education meeting held at Northeastern Elementary School. The meeting stood as the final one for Wierenga, who has served on the board for 12 years. Wierenga opted not to run for re-election and newcomer Brandy Nofz will take his seat beginning next year. Wierenga grew up in the Hastings Area Schools - in fact, he brought a perspective that was unmatched by his colleagues on the board, having started school in a one-room school in Coats Grove that was equipped with just one teacher. “A lot of things have come about that has made education a lot more interesting for students and I tried to help with that and I appreciate the public putting me in a position to do that,” Wierenga said on Monday. “I’d like to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who came to a board meeting.” And while the Hastings Area School System Wierenga sees today is a far cry from his experience growing up, he did point out that there are some parallels. “We got to see some things through our little school that elementary students are still doing,”he said. “They still make field trips to Lansing and things that are important for the youngsters and I appreciate the community supporting that and I hope they continue to do that.” The board honored Wierenga at the meeting in a few different ways. A seat was purchased for Wierenga at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, which will be outfitted with his own nameplate. School administration also introduced an award to be named after Wierenga and presented to a member of the band program, which Wierenga has been an ardent supporter of. Wierenga hosts the Concert in the Hayfield, a wildly popular and unique event that had been on hold for the last four years due to COVID restrictions before debuting once against this year. Now, each year, a band student will be 1 I A s Z’ ♦ p ,Vf. Ml*’'* i >• r r *2 ’^>5* c 4 5‘ < r 7 4 I I a 1 1 F/ /1 1 1 I jr j4 y S' *1 Louis Wierenga Jr. (center) is surrounded by his fellow members of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education on Monday night at the conclusion of his final meeting as a trustee. selected forthe Louis Wierenga Jr. Award, which will be a service-oriented award. The board also gifted Wierenga a ther­ mal vest, which features his name and all the positions he has held emblazoned ;>• 4 on the back. 44 This is to keep you warm while riding around on the tractor,” school board Trustee Brad Tolles said. You’ve been a mentor to many of the young board members, myselfincl uded,” School Board President Luke Haywood said. “...Thanks for all your time and dedication to Hastings ?\rea Schools. COMPANY SELECTED FOR CENTRAL ELEMENTARY ROOF PROJECT The HASS school board will move ahead with a letter of intent for a project to replace the flat portions of the roof on Central Elementary. Kalamazoo-based Hoekstra Roofing Company was selected after submitting the low bid of $1,135,256. A 10 percent contingency expense of $113,526 was also tacked on to potentially address any unforeseen issues that might arise throughout the course of the project. A T 44 I Hastings Area School System Board of Education trustee Brad Tolles (left) presents a thermal vest to fellow trustee Louis Wierenga Jr. (right) to commemorate his last meeting after 12 years of service to the board. Photos provided by Hastings Area School System Hastings Area Schools received atotal of three bids for the project. SAXON SPORTS GET A BOOST A $7,799 donation from the Hastings Athletic Boosters will cover ±e purchase of a wireless speaker for the tennis teams, new singlets for varsity boys and girls wrestling, reversible jerseys and shorts and a shooting machine for the boys basketball team. An additional donation, this one made by local manufacturer Tri-Clor for $3,000, will support the boys basketball program. HASTINGSTOPURCHASETWO NEW BUSES The board also green-lighted a res­ olution for financing as it prepares to buy two new buses from Grand Rapids-based Hoekstra Transportation Inc. to the tune of $268,239. The buses will be diesel and help to cycle out some of the older buses in the fleet. Director of Transportation Dale Krueger pointed out that one bus has racked up over 230,000 miles and was purchased in 2006. “We hope to get on more of a schedule to add maybe a bus a year or maybe ev­ ery other year we’re adding two buses so we’re continuing to rotate through our fleet and retire the aging buses,” President Haywood said. Hastings Area School System A handful of Delton Kellogg Education Foundation board members experienced a wake-up call last year when they recog­ nized a steady decline in enrollment at the school district. Realizing that the waning enrollment was a symptom of a more significant issue, the group banded together and started probing for solutions to attract more families to the district. They formed the Revitalize Delton Organization in the spring of2023. (RD) While forging a trail for future gener­ ations, members of the grassroots effort, Revitalize Delton, are helping bring addi­ tional housing, families, and businesses to Delton. Organizers aim to reach the goal by attracting new families to live in Delton permanently, raise their children, and send them to Delton Kellogg Schools. Soon, an RD board of eight members formed, including Marsha Bassett, Jerry McCoy, Jill Steele, Marie Ferris, Sarah Sandell, Chris Zuzga, Don Peny and Ashly Goldsworthy-Wilson. In addition, several committees met regularly, each charged wi± attracting new growth to Delton. Leaders in the RD movement, including President Bassett and Treasurer McCoy, invited the community to attend monthly meetings and get involved. Several meet­ ings showcased Barry County leaders, including Barry County Planner Jim Mc­ Manus; president and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Devel­ opment Alliance, Jennifer Heinzman; and Nichole Lyke, director ofthe Barry County Ch^ber and Economic Development Alliance. At the town hall meeting in October 2023, Lyke addressed the $100,000 United States Department of Agriculture *u rant awarded to ftind a corridor study of Delton’s downtown area. TTie Antero Group would conduct the study out ofChicago, which would include Grove Street, between Delton and Bush S lush Roads, and a portion of Orchard Road dowi to Bnckyard Road. Antero collect­ ed data from Delton and the stuTounding surrounding townships to develop a plan/study for the w/ County communities, includ- ~f •» ' • .' r 1 IB Lli^ s' A 4 4 e I Tl i I 1 'f •9^ I Si I 1 lEJ I I, i u I MW 1 9 I JI >' 1 to Local leaders weigh in on two completed Barry County studies affecting Revitalize Delton project Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer « MP H IB Al0 hfllibK bllBBi M imjiiPjffl UK ltv1M|4 UnBlW Ml ■ A ingthevillagesofNashvilleand Woodland. McManus said Tracy Cross and Asso­ The study was completed in August and ciates reported a stand-out study for the can be read at mibaiTy.com/relocation/. Greater Delton Region. (GRD) David Stoll, MEI’s general managerand 'The most impressive part ofthe study is CEO in Delton, fielded numerous techni­ the level of detail in the descriptions of the cal questions about increasing Broadband different types of housing that could poten­ service in the community at the July 2024 tially be placed in ±e community,” McMa­ RD meeting. nus said. “The study su^ests the amenities Antero’s study includes a Barry County that should be included in the homes/apartBroadband Feasibility Analysis. ments. It is extremely thorough.” Lyke explained that the Antero study The housing types include three-sto­ Imked at opportunities to develop indus­ ry garden apartments and two-story tries in the Delton area based on the existing apartments with a private entrance. Sin­ workforce, current residents’ demand and gle-family attached and detached housing assets. She said that the development of opportunities and stand-alone housing in trails and natural assets were top priorities subdivisions would be available. and opportunities identified by the com­ Parcels of land on Sprague Road from munity survey and through the community the Southwest Barry County Sewer and listening sessions. Other needs identified Water Authority are recognized as poten­ by the community included beautification tial redevelopment opportunities. of the downtown, including wayfinding McManus said his department is work­ signage and infrastructure improvements ing on new housing projects in Hastings, that improve walkability and access to the Middleville, and Nashville. “Delton downtown and surrounding natural areas. should be next, and a new development “T^ere is also a desire among the com­ will provide momentum for additional munity to develop more family-friendly projects in the community,” he said. entertainment opportunities, such as a Adding families to tlie school district cornmunity center, health & wellness will stabilize and potentially increase the facilities, and mixed-generation facilities student population of DK and will also in­ that can accommodate both young families crease the activity in Delton, which should and senior citizens,” Lyke said. also increase the economic returns for the Delton has a high level of individuals local businesses.” who work in the education sector. “Contin­ McManus said that the property is ued growth in this sector not only benefits currently zoned Moderate-Density Resi­ the school district directly but addresses dential. (MDR) TTial di.« the need for childcare and early education providers, which has been identified as a of housing. We have ±e property planned major barrier to employment and talent in an “urban” development district, which attraction and retention. also allows for all types of housing,” ex­ While the Antero study was underway plained McManus and pointed out that it RD leaders set tlieir eyes on obtaining will be necessary to "right size” the dwell­ an independent housing feasibility study ings to meet the needs of the individuals in Delton. They hired Tracy Cross and and families tliat will live in them. “The Associates, also out of Chicago, to con­ sale price of a home and/or the rental cost duct the study. Key local stakeholders of an apartment will need to be in tlie right and community groups funded the study price point for Delton. ” which cost $ 15,000. The study aimed to Some housing types in tlie Tracy Cross identify what kind of housing was needed study include three-stoiy garden apart­ and what pricing would be sustainable and ments and two-story apartments with a attainable for families moving into the private entrance. Single-family attached Greater Delton Region (GDR). and detached housing opportunities would Last month, HollyAnn Eageny from also be available, along with stand-alone I racy Cross and Associates presented housing in subdivisions. me housing feasibility study along with Lyke agrees witli McManus that the Bassett and McCoy. housing cannot be overpriced for the 44 44 ,4 “skmgaiB;, Delton community. “Affordable housing is the number one desire ofthe community, and that is key to attracting families, talent, and business investment.” Lyke continued by saying that the community is uniquely positioned to grow the following industries based on existing workforce specializations: Information technology (IT), transportation and ware­ housing, wholesale trade, and accommo­ dation and food services. The Antero study paints a well-rounded picture of what the community wants, die feasibility to attract and support desired industries and initiatives, and the capacity of the infrastructure and workforce to sustain those industries,” Lyke explained. 44 Opportunities to leverage natural assets - lakes, rivers, and trailways - exist throughout Delton and would support existing retail and dining establishments. According to Lyke, the recommenda­ tions in the Antero study are based on the existing capacity, infrastructure, and workforce conditions, so they are not necessarily contingent on Tracy Cross and Associates’ housing feasibility study. Access to affordable housing can help accelerate the initiatives and projects rec­ ommended in the Antero study. It’s easier to justify a business expansion or reloca­ tion to Delton ifthere is suitable, accessible housing for the employees needed to fill those positions,” Lyke explained “It’s S&Si'SX’ * Cl, >k tj* h' ®BtefeagT? Ma I iiaicEf4« ISsasfir' A:■*4 « « \Mh* *^1 ... r *9 k '•N L ,f. * I 5c '..*v ■ •9 : 'S * ■II T'S ' .... ■^nwita., ' * \ ■** 4 ’ ■ti. 'A >* 'A er* •vj •ft * t i t » r. 4 I. **< *4 *.• « 5'’ * - 51 4 , • I* > ‘ -'V'n: I •* « * I 4 3 'T.* .4^; ,A “T»*. K > ► M5. y 5j> •A *. '.I *ue. i Aj * . * •A Ia ( ‘M t2t I I i; I 1 *<1 • 4 V *•« « ♦ t x • 1 s^vi ees, who tend to be younger and have less expendable income. One key thing to keep in mind is that the Antero study looked at a very specific downtown corridor, while the housing study looked at the school district footprint, which is extensive.” The Antero Study and The Tracy Cross Feasibility studies are both posted on the RD Facebook page. Delton has an amazing opportunity to leverage tlie results of tlie Antero Study and the housing feasibility study to chart a path towards deliberate, intentional growth tliat meets the needs and desires of thecommunities while supporting existing industries and initiatives,” Lyke said. "We are looking forward to being partners tliroughout this process and are thrilled to see how these tools are going to be used.” M;, V 51 4 ’■’*11 H,/? Ik 4 t * H ***»* ‘A « ( b $ /S’' <*4 «<»> ■ i « 7'’ ♦ ♦ .. ♦ ♦ 1 K < �www.HasllngsBanner.com THE HASTINGS Banner Thursday, December 19, 2024 Kiwanis honors young citizens / I ( .1 t/J F-’t '^5 ’ 5' Vl i :<e ? ir 1 • ilU' I r\ S i V * . It i -V\ I r? ’‘-r.sr 11:^4: I •&$!«!* Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of tlie month for December (with piirents’names in parentheses) include: Central - Adelie Detmer (daughter of' Joseph and Amanda Detmer) and Willow Flietstra (daughter of Adam and Ruthann Flietstra). Northeastern - Peyton Marlatt (daughter ofNick and Kortney Marlatt) and Harper As­ pinall (daughterofJoey and Sierra Aspinall). Southeastern - Karmen Grondman (daughter of Chris Grondman and Amanda Devore) and Harmonee Wondergem (daughter ofEric and Tabatha Wondergem). Star - Lainey Beadle (daughter of Nicholas and Amanda Beadle) and Carson Di­ mond (son of Blaine and Ashley Dimond). Hastings Middle School — Sixth graders Greyson Vanklompenberg (son of Michael Vanklompenberg and Tasha Hall) and Harp­ er Bissell-Taylor (daughter ofRobert Tay lor and Amy Jo Bissell); seventh graders Emry Burke (son of Brandon Burke) and Emily Rhoades (daughter of Dustin and Jennifer Rhoades); eighth graders Chloe Salazar (daughter of Nicole Adams); Emiliano Ro­ driguez Vilchis (son of Erick Vi Ichis Ramos and Rosario Rodriguez Lara). (* 1 VS >. 5 ft fi A 4-- t I I L’ . r f. / ? ,nr i 1 I < K i 4 14 r V —. » !» I/' SSI .* I rn LJ i w w / ■ * ■ t rn ii ■■I’ iiL ■ t- t 1 I / ljIh k } I I I •» .4 .'-4 ri /u n m ri I L-14 ?< >w Emi 1 t ^1 'J f ^7- I I > I i Y I I Vt ■ < ■11 Hniz^ II «r *v> HA*' i t la |||^^> 9« ••1a t « •« I 1 • 1 - / © * I I r : • r « \ . I r,0 1. % i I* i/ ►• Peyton Marlatt and Harper Aspinall are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. « c 4 5 SOUTHEAfA Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Greyson Vanklompenberg and Harper Bissel-Taylor; seventh graders Emry Burke and Emily Rhoades; eighth graders Chloe Salazar and Emiliano Rodriguez. V I t w. \ V •7 •» J 4 J ■ ■ •’•UH ' 4 * * t " 'K r» •G *1 M Xi if fTw •4 hises Sj • l" A I ■ -i t ♦w U -* .1^* k ■ i' 'M L' ■•estin-3r 4 J Z • «*>• 1 / * 11 y\ < ■l» V I Xi «w ** J < .A ^h:5 z 11^ r. U- ,1 r ■T* k* **»*.«(big* « •*K 4i J***'' s B ^^«»B.VaSdBok • * m 4* nj ri k ‘.5 RQ^^k 1 H 4 r '1 ♦ Zi st. V w k tJ ‘iW'le ? r o s V f f - -e p >x *4 SPORISmim® ®*!»SSJS - ‘*a*8s I Adelie Detmer and Willow Flietstra are Central Elementary's Citizens of the Month. Photos provided - n. i:!® h I Er «(» '« . . n JI J r, r., Lainey Beadle and Carson Dimond are Star Elementary's December Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. . I Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for December are Karmen Grondman and Harrnonee Wondergem. Karma, Southeastern's facilities doq joined in on celebrating the two young citizens. ? tr Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass ringing in the hoiidays tomorrow night 9h h on two completed Barry ecting Revitalize Delliio projeci The halls are decked, lists have been made (and checked twice) and folks across the nation are getting antsy for the big day to arrive. Area residents can get their last-minute doses of hol­ iday music this week as Tim Zimmer­ man and The King’s Brass plan their return to Hastings on Friday, Dec. 20. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center in Hastings. Known for presenting “the best in sacred brass music,” this ensemble combines innovation and artistry to provide what is said to be an unforget­ table worship experience for all ages. Now in their 40th season, The King’s Brass continues to captivate audiences with powerful arrangements, perform­ ing over 100 concerts across the United States each year. This Christmas, The King’s Brass will grace the HPAC for the third time, filling the stage with their vibrant line­ up ofthree trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards and percussion. Organizers hope their unique sound and original arrangements of holiday favorites bring the warmth and joy of -J^ Ji. Sx) fras aa)As> l^cmiiEil):“M«ifabk{HE |tjcS«&£k and ».w’ i sh^ Suh' fr tfK •XME I'a^D^iisaiiWl ssa 2 re EiJBJeraibEofitiecaiw. z^^fiA'ioawbfeQ^ awmiSMt ■asaai (aEBfigiEijiKlypoM :siL£ii8nd • •t :» y,sa:'EKai®P. jteiJlJllJlSpllMffli® ••(I £h B i jr J* J la’s ia^ £|h 3‘‘ ;1^ sig?e -2^ rri - Cr*,. 'a? ,*b:> -* ■ ■ c5 si^ S' TLi 7a 5.*:ss BCCEDA launches level Up’ campaign ti Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance officials have announced the launch of a new “Level Up” capital campaign, an initiative to address issues related to the county’s sustainability and long-term prosperity. According to a statement released last week by the BCCEDA, the capital cam­ paign focuses on expanding capabil ities, enhancing infrastructure and fostering community development, with a vision to position Barry County as a model of rural innovation and economic vitality. The campaign outlines a strategy designed to empower Barry County residents to thrive in an ever-evolving economic landscape. Key objectives include: team ex­ pansion to meet growing demands; establishing a modem office space to support operational efficiency and a professional environment; repurposing the current office into a multi-functional hub, including a business development i i *i<*f*.t*S ’i* - Jflfi >* s 0^ < ♦♦ t / J I the season to those in attendance. TheKing’s Brass brings suchjoy to the stage,” shared Joe LaJoye, head of HPAC’s programming and promotion. “Their passion and professionalism shine through in every note, creating a truly uplifting experience.” Spencer White, HPAC Site Co­ ordinator, also looks forward to the ensemble’s tradition of including student and community brass players in one of the selections. “It’s a won­ derful opportunity forthem toperform alongside such seasoned musicians, and it pushes them to the next level of performance given the demand of the music,” he said. This concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. Tickets can be purchased at bast­ ings, iudus.com orby calling 269-9452492. The lobby and box office open at 6 p.m., and the auditorium doors open at 6:30 p.m. The HPAC is located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings. — MM center and coworking studio, to promote entrepreneurship and innovation; as well as technology upgrades. The campaign also emphasizes smart rerowth that honors the county’s rural character while embracing such options as renewableenergy, biodiesel production and innovativetechnology, officials slated in the release. “Barry County has always been a place where tradition and innovation intersect,” stated Jennifer Heinzman, BCCEDA president and CEO in the release. “ The Level Up campaign is about taking our community to the next level - preserving our heritage while creating opportunities for future generations.” Over the past four years, BCCEDA has reportedly secured nearly $2 million in grants, spearheading initiatives in housing, childcare, broadband access, workforce development and community !4 «r. revitalization“Now is the time to capitalize on our momentum,” Heinzman added. “Our etforts have not gone unnoticed - counties across Michigan are looking to Barry LETTERS FROM OUR READERS I Higher fines could deter reckless drivers Dear Editor, Recently I have noticed quite a few drivers running red lights in Hastings. I probably do not have to tell you, this is extremely dangerous. Unless you are driving a cop car or a fire truck, you do not have the freedom to run red lights. I have spoken to the police, they admit the problem but note that "it doesn't happen when we are around." This is such a dangerous trend, In my honest opinion, I think we need to consider installing traffic light cameras like they do in big cities. I don't know what the ticket is, but if we make it $500 or more, I think the problem will be eliminated, Another option would be that we drivers stop running red lights, but we know we shouldn't do so now so expecting this behavior to stop now, without some "motivation," seems naive. Josh Wiokelstein Hastings County as a leader. With the Level Up campaign, we will ensure that this prog­ ress not only continues but accelerates.’’ For more information about the Level Up Campaign, individuals may contact Heinzman by calling 269-945-2454, via email at jennifer@mibarry.com or visiting online at barrycf.org/funds/ barry-county-chamber-eda-level-upcampaign/. — DM View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All leLers must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. 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Ml on March 15,1942, the daughter of John "Jack” and Lucille (Karmes) Wilson. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. On May 7,1961. she married Ronald Myers. Over the course of her life, she had many different jobs, mostly focused on helping others - from bus driver to paramedic to baton and tap dance teacher, she was always giving of herself. Jo Ellyn was a kind and thoughtful person. She lived by the acronym of J.O.Y. (Jesus first, Others next, Yourself last) and her tenderhearted nature was evident in all she did. She was often found helping in the nursery al church, teaching at summer Bible camps, or even bringing in extra youth to care for. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting and playing with her grandkids. Jo Ellyn was preceded in death by her % husband, Ron; her parents; her brothe, Bruce Wilson, and her son-in-law. Manuel Beltran del Rio. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Jo Beltran del Rio of Norton Shores; son, Ron Jr. (Laurie) Myers, of Freeport; daughter, Teri-Sue (Fred) Pierson of Hastings: son, Sam (Nancy) Myers of Kokomo IN; son, Tom (Natascha) Myers of Middleville: daughter, Toni-Marie (Jon) Beard of Alva FL; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild and sister, Jackie Carroll (Wilson). Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at 1 p.m., with service following at 2 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Ml after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 100, Southfield, Ml 48033. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 19 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "A Week in Winter” by Mauve Binchy, 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches an Oscar-nominated 1939 film starring Cary Grant and Kathryn Hepburn, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Dec. 24-25 - Library closed. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er I r < ’1 z h <4 J ( t Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website; www.hastingsfree 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. 203 N. Main. Pastor: 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. JefTerson Street. 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 1025 provided. Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- &S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Pastor Peter ** 9 < » Thelma Louise Johnson-London-Mason » I Thelma Louise JohnsonLondon-Mason. age 94, passed away on December, 2,2024 in Mason, Ml. Born on July 24,1930 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of Bertie (Campell) and Eulis Johnson. On January 20,1951 she married Walter F London of Peidmont, MO. He died on June 17,1974. On December 27,1975 she married Benjiman L. Mason of Nashville, Ml. He died on October 8,2014. She has four sons; Michael (Debra) London of Northlake, TX, Patrick (Karen [deceased]) London of Middleville, Ml, Samuel London of Mason, Ml, and Riley (Susan) London of Attapulgus, GA, along with eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. '9! •t She has two stepsons, Robert (Rosemay) Mason of Beulah, I Ml, John Mason of Harrison, Ml, I along with three step-grandsons, I and six step great grandchildren. She has one niece, Linda (Ed) Swinigan of St. Louis, MO, and one nephew. Dale Early of Fort Meyers, FL. Thelma and Ben Mason retired to Ocala, FL in 1992 and were members of the Ocala First Nazarene Church in Ocala, FL, Thelma had one brother, Russell Johnson of Indianapolis, IN. There are no services planned at this time. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E M79 Hwy, Nashville, ML For further . information, please visit our website at wv/w.danielsfuneralhome.net. >7 * } I ♦J.*” I <« JI J % t * rc rCf . A , ** .. 1 . -- Ci 9 s; I ft ’TY ♦1 fediEe **ft * IT * •ft .1* Ci• J * I t * * •^ 9 * A * • - “l' ■r^’ u'u.^ «ft .K I UK * I Tcn'^>’‘ • y . ft I s 1 -*- ft. I . i; 9 -ft • OBB'a^ssuCa^ziKL'X a ft IkiStoBTOJt^Dl >li?'QrL’ n *•* ^ET’.4hrfiim« ’fei .Zi V * *-w SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS 6:30-8 p.m , Sds dS (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church OOicc Are you getting remarried? If so, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can help you with Social Security-related questions regarding your remarriage. You may be wondering how your nev\' marriage affects your Social Security benefits now or in the future. Remarrying may affect your benefits if you receive (or expect to receive) any of the following: 1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments - Your SSI eligibility and payment amount may change (or stop) due to your new spouse’s income and resources. 2. Surviving spouse or divorced surviv­ ing spouse benefits If you remarry before age 50 - You won't be eligible for survivors or disabil­ ity benefits as a surviving spouse unless your later marriage ends by divorce or annulment. If you remarry between the ages of 50 and 59 - You may be able to get bene­ fits as a disabled surviving spouse (or disabled surviving divorced spouse) if you were disabled and unable to work when you remarried and your remarriage occurred after age 50. If you remarry before you reach age 60 and that mar- .2 * * -s Hi riage ends, you may be able to get bene­ fits on your previous deceased spouse’s record. If you remarry after age 60 - You may be eligible for survivors benefits on your deceased spouse’s record or benefits on your new spouse’s record. 3. Divorced spouse’s benefits Generally, if you remarry, benefits paid to you on your former spouse’s record stop. You should report your new mar­ riage to SSA to avoid being overpaid. 4. Children’s benefits (under aee 18 or full-time student ages 18 or 19) - Under certain circumstances, SSA may be able to make payments to stepchildren of a worker who receives retirement or disability benefits. To learn more about how your new marriage will affect your Social Security benefits now or in the future, read SSA’s blog post “Will Remarrying Affect My S(Kial Security Benefits’’ at bloe.ssa.govZ will-remarrying-affect-my-social-security-benefits. Hillar)' Hatch is the Public AjffairS Specialistfor West ^fichigan. You can write her c/o Social Security^ Administration. 3045 Knapp KE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillufy./iatch@ssa.gov. * a sri i :a: A;» ■ *51^’ f '» » SA MBlfc. . .. . » •> *> i fti^ ft 11^ iT' K i« : r f*:- « <- • * 'a ft* <• ‘^1 ) - * 'r-' » » «r 4 •TW 'ft.. J** J »' t I I -ft 1' f 9 ft. I V 4 J > •t * V Wednesday night Bible »*>• *s study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sund I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS .flip. >s t. *» «• 6ft. r * " DEC. 20-26 - k * ft * tR »y Service: 10 a.m. This infortnation on mrship smices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these Those interested can register for these events and find information at cedarcreekinstitute.orq/eventR/ [ 4 more 4 local businesses: 1 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. ’ 945-4700 HlUSnNBS Fiberglass Products A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Hot Une Ibob & Equipment 1301 W. Green St Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Nov. 1-Dec. 31 — Dec. Storybook Walk: “Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trait. Dec. 1-31 — Nature's Gratitude Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors created by Michigan's many tree species. Dec. 20-Jan. 5 Winter break exploration kits. Pick up a free kit full of fun, hands-on activities to keep kids learning and exploring during school break. Kits will be available for several age groups including birth to 2 years old. preschool, early and upper elementary as well as teens > c < '**3, *1 S. ■ I s J 1 I Sy ‘ 1 xa- ? -K f « ft >■ ft soon. This year’s kits are sponsored by the Friends of the Delton Library and Worgess Wore information about these r can be found on the Institute'sevents website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ♦ ft Xfe 1 » 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Ya 9^ I 805 S. Jefferson, 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Sntdav “'rnTn’mp.m. 'm School Youth Group: 6:30 ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH *- 4 Public Affairs Specialist HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Aftermath ft > HILLARY HATCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m,; Worship * Will remarrying affect my Social Security benefits? methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, I Baa A 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Mi 49058. Telephone I A Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Hastings. 269-945-9121. ft SlQSi^ 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, * bMTl r LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday y I at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH I McGuire, Richard Steeby, Charles (Jean) Steeby, Don (Marcia) Steeby. and Anona Steeby; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. In addition to his wife Donna, he was preceded in death by his son, Mickey McGuire; brothers, Pat and Mike; brother-in-law, David Steeby, and sister-in-law. Anne Steeby. A Celebration of Life will be held in Barry’s honor on Saturday, Jan. 4,2025, from 1- 4 p.m. at the Dorr Moose Lodge, 4204 - 20th Street, Dorr, ML In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Green Gables Haven by mailing a check in care of Barry Community Foundation: 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, Ml 49058, or online at https:Z/www.barrycf. org/fundsZgreen-gables-haven-fund/ or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. ^7^ • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH tl We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Charles Barry McGuire, age ■■ 81, passed away peacefully on December 11,2024. Barry was born on July 18, 1943, to Shirley (Sergeant) and B Charles (Mac) McGuire. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. In 1965, he graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in IHH Delta Chi (Civil Engineering). In 1966. he married Donna Steeby: they were married 54 years prior to her death in 2020. Barry’s career in the power plant instruction arena took construction too his family to many exciting places in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He and Donna were always up for an adventure, but his heart always remained at Gun Lake, where they eventually built a home to enjoy after retirement. Barry is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Laurie McGuire; granddaughter, Gretchen McLaughlin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda -•A �Ik www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER IK " ‘Is 7 Thursday, December 19, 2024 55^ '( (CK THE PAGES 'S Carlton Center was the hub of Carlton Township BANNER APRIL 29, 1993 s < / r fcl- • 5^4 ' — £ :9 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Carlton Center, while never platted as a village, was the trade center of Carlton Township, and the area of farms and farmers. Carlton was first settled by Samuel Wickham and his wife, Harrison Wickham and his wife, and George Fuller in 1836. They settled on the banks of the Little Thomapple River, where they pitched tents for house­ keeping purposes. The women slept in the wagons and the men on the ground under the wagons until log houses could be built. None of the three families stayed on in Carlton. Samuel Wickham and his wife moved to Grand Haven in 1852. Harrison and his wife went to Lowell in 1850 and Charles Fuller moved into Hastings. The settlement grew, and by the late 1880s and early 1890s, it was a bustling little village. There was a general store on the south side of the road. The Grange store was on the north side with the Carlton Grange Hall upstairs. A dance hall was built on the west side of the store building and on Saturday nights people came from miles around to dance square dances, round dances, polkas and two-steps to music played on the piano, violins and banjos. The Grange was an important social center of the town, holding dinners, box socials and political meetings. Sam White had a blacksmith shop there where he built sleighs. Joe Smith operated a cider mill, which also made apple butter, apple jelly and dill pickles. People came from many miles by horse and buggy to purchase these commodities, bringing in their own crocks and jugs in which to cany the produce home. Ralph and Nina Haney were rug weavers in Carlton. There were two churches in the village. One was the Seventh-day Adventist Church, west of the center, where there was also a school and a large carriage shed. The other was the Methodist Church, which stood north on the center on the east side ofthe road. Carlton Center District No. 2 School stood on the south side of the road east of the Carlton Township Hall. Dr. Adolphus came to Carlton in 1846 and practiced there until 1862. His office wasjust east ofAndrus Road. Dr. A. J. Wright came in 1862 to the same office and the same practices. Dr. O.P. Abbott practiced I mile north and 1.25 miles east of Carlton. Dr. Johnson followed Dr. Wright, Dr. Vaught, then Dr. Mayes worked in his practice and office over the next several years. Dr. Gammon had an office in Carlton Center in 1903 on the north side of the road. The last doctor to practice in Carlton Center was Dr. McGuffan in 1913. Min Farrell was a popular midwife in the area during this period. The first post office was established by Jared S. Rogers on Aug. 28,1849, in his home. This post office was closed on Sept. 26, 1859, but was reopened Oct. 8, 1862, closing again on June 7, 1866. On Sept. 26, 1874, the post office was opened in Carlton Center. James N. Covert was postmaster and operated there until April 15,1903, when it was closed ' for good. The general store was on the south side of the road. The Grange store was organized by the Grange (a na­ tional organization offarmers), whose members bought in larger quantities, giving (irange members a better S&t’ Sift’*’ SSsi. (Aft n a. •I E ’Wiedfekti®’its It Ji <!- i • • T** •** 7 • ' t I I ' CISlw w oa. *•'3? (fSSt ^•7 I b I *• "*”11’soil > *4 * .ye • •k >!»« ?±»« =**> r ( mt aoiirn ^^liiafryioj affect my W tartly Wte? n^enbyoiBn'Iieilifc to gel l» fc(BWirproii»(tosdipowe5 fUfffi rip ^fanneflfsiEiie bn A* ’• I read IfyoufEnunyiteiKM-lomiU' iii'iiyifiJi * aB< urr 10 spouse's wuwsjwkW >'9J. ! > SB r - IfljDU 0(1)1)11 • price on commodities. At first, Jesse Knowles opened the stores when a ’ member needed something. Later, Archie Wilson kept ! regular hours and expanded its trade. Jay Carpenter op■ erated the Grange store before he took over the general store across the street. He followed Thomas Blinston, John O’Connell and Glen Henry. The store burned down in 1912. Jay Carpenter had ■ it rebuilt of homemade cement blocks. This store had the first gasoline pump in Carlton Township. Later owners were Jay and Anna Wing, Laurence Snyder and Jack Erway. In 1884, Thron Allo Cain came to Carlton from ■ New York with his parents, Lymon Dillazon and Sarah Shorten Cain. Theron grew up in the village of Carlton Center, married there, and his first son, Stewart Cain, was bom there. Wishing to preserve the memories shared with him by his father, Stewart Cain in 1986 wrote down some of the experiences and has shared his writings with “Time to Time.’’ Stewart Cain writes: I A ( hi ie9< nijeio 53 3»*S IX I HlIsuns'’ no i 'if*; jO-'’' J* r J •i < r J ‘Sojourn in Carlton Center’ “The north branch of the Little Thomapple River slides under the road bridge in Carlton Center and snakes to the Thomapple River, which flows into the Grand River, which empties into Lake Michigan, which laps the shore of Illinois a few miles from where this typewriter is clicking. “Some 200 feet north of the bridge, on the river’s east side, I was bom, in a sti 11-there (1993) small frame house on June 6, 1906, to Theron Allo Cain (1879-1972) and Mary Usborne Cain (1881-1948), their firstborn child. “We moved to Hastings that fall, into a rented house at the northeast entrance comer of the Barry County fair­ grounds, close to the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company factory where Dad was foreman of the finishing room. “ Dad came to Carlton Center in Michigan ’ s Barry I County in 1884 from the equally small village of Carl: ton, in upstate New York, close to Lake Ontario, with his parents, Lymon Dillazon Cain and Sarah Shorten Cain, to live in a typical two-story frame house west of the (Little Thornapple) river. “They had been attracted to the area by George Wash- p 9^ I ♦ ♦ ♦ * ♦ f 1 * 4 ‘4 I'.. 1 3 «» •l r 7 J I B 4 a r I, 4 •1 I* f K-. * <s V > =■> iW 'II < ''V Xs I A H c Jr fcV. . 5 • 11 #• J .N « » 4* A* •-•Si* * * i r 9" • V I *3 » 3 r Ulf r » < 4 » * X % 4 w fl* • A A * :r ■■■ J6^. s Church Steeple shows the school on the left, the Grange store and Grange hall in the center, the town hall just above the Grange hall and the general store on the right. The doctor's office is just visible to the right of the Grange Hall and the residence of Peter Covert on the lower right. ♦ ington ‘Wash’ Cain, Lymon’s brother. He had taken up a tract of land east of Carlton Center. “Lymon, always known as ‘Dill,’ was a house painter all of his active life. Dad spent his early life in Carlton Center with his brothers Clarence and Dorr, and sisters Gazella and Stella. While he was still a small kid, a church was built close to their house (the Seventh-day Adventist Church). As the steeple was finished, a haul rope was tied to Dad and he was pulled to the high-up cross, a thrill he never forgot. “There were two Protestant churches. The nearest Catholic church was in Hastings. One 1 have mentioned was where Dad was pulled to the cross. The second was on the east side of the road, north ofthe Center. The road was a ‘T’ at this point — not an ‘X’ or four comers.” The second church, the Carlton Center Methodist Church, has been taken to Barry County’s Charlton Park, a forever reminder of the early days. There is now no store or school in Carlton Center. “Once, as a small boy, he was in Hastings with his father and saw the foundation being installed for the Barry County courthouse (1892), the stones being broken and shaped by man-powered sledgehammers. “The Civil War monument, already installed nearby, was never fully paid for, as the story went. “With oxen and horses for transportation, Carlton Center was in fact a commercial center with education and religion added on. “The general store came first. Owned and operated by Bill McCally, it sold a variety of goods and food, and was a gathering spot, with a pot-bellied stove in cold months. Dad ‘grew up* there and told stories ofthe place. It was a blustery cold day, Mrs. Bagley, a stooped old woman came in, a burlap sack over her shoulder. She purchased a load of groceries and had them ‘put on my bill. ’ When she left, trudging to her cottage through the snow, a man said to Billy McCally, ‘There goes your money. Why’d you do it?’ Said McCal ly, ‘ 1 wish I could depend as much on you. TH get every cent.’ “And the day a big man drove Dad, a kid, away from the heating stove. His dad, my grandfather, Dill, yanked off his coat, ready to thrash the big guy, who backed away to the front door. “The school was a one-room, one-teacher building across the road from the store, looking north down a dirt road into hardwood forest country, today, Usborne Road. The schoolchildren were from age 6 up into the 20s, some attending only when farm work permitted, not during planting and harvest seasons. “The teacher, often a robust male, taught the three Rs with determination and discipline with a wide pants belt. Here, Dad met Mother. “’The best thing I ever did in my life was when I asked her if 1 could walk home with her,’ he related to me some 50 years later. That was about 1901. They married in 1904. “Mother was born and raised in the Michigan town of Shelby, on her parents’ fruit farm, north of Grand Rapids. In 1895, her parents John Usborne I and Emily Burden Usborne purchased and moved to a farm south and west of Carlton Center on Section 21, After retiring from farming about 1914, they lived in a house on the north side ofHastings, where John diedin 1919. Emily died in 1920 at the home of her son, William (Laura) in Grand Rapids. They are buried in Hastings, Riverside Cemetery, on the same lot as my mother and father, Mary and Theron Cain. “Largely, Dad worked as a painter with his father, and as a day farmhand about the village. It was probably in the fall of 1900 or 1901 that things changed. “Mother was Dad’s girlfriend. He was calling on her at the farm home. He and her brother, William, were hand-cutting corn in the field by the village, likely as dollar-a-day hands. “As Dad related it to me, ‘We were fed up.’ “They decided to quit. They did. William went to Grand Rapids, eventually to become a career United States Post Office employee until retirement, living with his wife, Laura Harrison Usborne, at 848 Geneva Ave. Three children blessed their marriage. “Dad went to Hastings and the Grand Rapids Book­ case Company, where he became finishing room fore­ man, quitting about 1908 to become a farmer, retiring in Hastings in 1950. Mother had died in 1948. The Usborne farm was largely a happy place. The Usbornes were quiet, friendly, warm, generous people. John and Emily farmed their acres and reaped their crops. Their children included Bertha, who died at birth in New York State; Theron (married Amy White); Amy, who was married and remained in Shelby when they moved to Barry County; Alexander; Lafayette; William; Mercy; Mary and John II. “Life and the years moved on. In 1904, on Oct. 5, there was a double wedding at the Usborne farm. Mary Usborne and Theron Cain, along with John Usborne and Elma Verda Knowles were married. Theron and Mary Cain’s first home was the cottage beside the Little Thomapple River in Carlton Center, where I (Stewart Cain) was bom. John and Ema Verda Usborne lived on the farm two miles north of Carlton Center where they lived their entire lives. “Today (1993), the John and Elma Usborne farm north of Carlton Center is occupied by their son, John Ill, and his wife, Betty, and their son, John IV. “Lafayette ‘ Lafe’ Usborne married Achsa Eisenhood. In his youth, Lafe was known at home as ‘deacon,’ for like his dad, he had a warm, kind heart, but a seldom smiling face. When his parents left the farm, he and Achsa remained there for the balance of their lives. The greatest tragedy of their lives was the death of their son Tom in about 1917. Tom was a fine young man and a student at Hastings High School He died of poliomyelitis (polio). 1 contracted the disease a year later but largely recovered from it. Carlton Center is still there, a square at Usborne and Carlton Center roads (M-43) on Michigan and Barry County maps. Gone are the Cains and the Usbornes of the 1890s, with the westward breezes that brush the waters of the Little Thornapple River.’’ Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880: Barry County’ History. 1985: family document bv Stewart Cain 1986: plat maps from 1895. 1913 1928 and 1990. Editors note: Stewart Cain, born June 6, 1906. died on Aug. 15, 2002. He is buried at Pleasant Ealley Cemetery in Iowa. 66 f r 1 I A i Mi* t 1 •- a aaOB •• I J 3 X t $ X' A 1 * • *- sMi n J /. xx II * r- 1 Ik O' I . -1 » I .< i- I' & W t Fa Kfl I -ar Sit -> V'T I V << J 'I u; -4-' The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Carlton Center. »■ I i,- 1 a fl 9 I ( p it t ■ J ' r • k T-* k �^4 8 THE HASTINGS BAMNER Thursday, December 19, 2024 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 09, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the Sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office either of or a title insurance company, which may charge a fee for this information. Zackery Mortgagor(s): MORTGAGE: Huddleston, single man Original Mortgagee: Stockton Corporation Mortgage Date of Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaticaify entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Benjamin Vander-Klipp and Rachel Vanderklipp. husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Mortgage: February 11,2020 Recorded Date of Mortgage Recording: February 21, on December 7 2021, In Document No. 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice; mortgage: November 30, 2021 2021-015152, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 36/100 Dollars ($132,112.36) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County,- and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the $231,542.14 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1993.76 FEET ALONG THE WEST Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as; Being 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 57750 FEET ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE; South. Commonly known as 3350 Lacey Rd, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period 12 SECONDS EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG THE will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 in which case the redemption period shall DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 424.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 34 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 68.50 FEET (ASSESSED AS 68.00 FEET); THENCE 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 153.50 FEET (ASSESSED Attention homeowner: If you are a military service 153.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST AS member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the . place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on January 9, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kenneth Coulter, Unmarried Man Original Mortgagee: an Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-2 Date of Mortgage; February 15, 2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 13, 2007 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $70,107.64 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 5, TOWNS 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH. 1085 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE EAST 300 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 FEET; THENCE WEST 143.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6.13 FEET; THENCE WEST 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 12.7 FEET; THENCE WEST 116.5 FEET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR NORTH M-43 HIGHWAY, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known as: 1702 N M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from * the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption ago, or if you have been ordered to active 181.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Common street address (if any): 4442 Barber sale, or upon the expiration of the notice duty, please contact the attorney for the party Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058-7407 required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 s 1547241 later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If from the date of such sale, unless determined the property is sold at foreclosure sale under abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of or, if the subject real property is used for 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale be held responsible to the person who buys will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale (12-05)(12-26) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Notice OT roreaosure oy Aovenisemeni Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: Ill PM, on January 23, 2025. The amount due on the period shall be 30 days from the date of such The redemption period shall be 6 months under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Original Company Mortgagee; Ameriquest Mortgage Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee to Ameriquest Mortage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R11 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 1,2004, Without Recourse. Date of Mortgage: September 4,2004 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23,2004 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $97,088.67 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated In Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and 1 I D - 1 r I of birth: - i 11/21/1953 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. I I Ralph Mason, died 09/20/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that alt ? claims agaihst the estate will be forever barred presented to Ruth Miller, personal ■ representative, or to both the probate court at / 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the ; personal representative within 4 months after the * unless date of publication of this notice. » I Date: 12/12/2024 Nathan E.T^g P68994 202 South Broadway J« Hastings, Ml 49058 IV 269-948-2900 Ruth Miller. 523 East Chestnut Street I Louisville, IL 62858 618-508-2259 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS IP Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29982DE interest, and the purchaser shall have no service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 further recourse against the Mortgagor, the days ago, or if you have been ordered to active Attention homeowner: If you are a military Mortgagee, or -the {icrjs tf s 4461 Saddlehorn Dr. (616) 443-5460 • f , »• mmacleod@mihoniepaper.com J THE HASTINGS BANNER number stated in this notice. than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY active duty, please contact the attorney for COUNTY the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is Trott Law, P.C. telephone number stated in this notice. This given under section 3212 of ttie revised judicature 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the 11/28/2024 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 251 following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the (248) 642-2515 Diversion Street, Rochester, MI'483O7 248- mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public 1547464 (12-121(01-02) 853-4400 319858 auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s Barry County Road Commission Public Hearing uate of notice: December 19,2024 iron Law. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1547903 (12-191(01-09) MM •-Jr «•» a: r 'J The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hear­ ing on its proposed 2025 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 7:35 A.M, on December 31, 2024. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. f I I, •. II purchaser to free and clwr ownership of the property. *« ’^JeJs A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the w >w • 'Mb . county register of deeds office or a title insurance s company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s); Joseph J?x' ? Boss Groenewoud Jr, and Samantha Elert-Fabing, unmarried Original Mortgagee; «• « k«' Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (“MERS’), solely ' as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and a i- assigns Date of mortgage: May 15, 2023 Recorded on May 17. 2023, in Document No. 2023-003951, t Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage i"** Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 98/100 Dollars ($234,580.98) Mortgaged * premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, being more particularly described* ■ * ^1? Si?*..;? I East 876,64 feet along the East and West 1 /4 line of k said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes I East 1109.94 feet parallel with the North and South i 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; JobODenin starting pay of $19.33 an hour benefits ■■ 40 hours a week with Please send resume to: s thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226.00 J feet; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298 74 - K r *< 5 ” ® ** a radius of . 1^9.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees ’ 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point < ; > which IS 915,00 feet Easterly of said North and South t V4 line as measured along said Northerly line of ' : ^ghway ^89. thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes ’ • < i w -’^5 * West 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly V known as 12320 M 89, PlainwelL Ml 49080 The redemp ion period will be 6 month from the date of I * abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. J kk ?? *1 redemption period will be 30 days : I ’5 days from the MCL ■ ' & ) exhnguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. II the above 2 2“ " ® re sale under ® ^.1861, under MCL 600.3278, ■ 'ii'! responsible to the person «» raortgage foreclosure who^owTo'*" ** ± sale or to the mortgage holder lor f damaging the Barry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers and comply with the American’s with Disabilities Act. active duiv it service member on j k ^5 1 Register of Deeds Office 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058 / ereed@barrycounty.org »v t feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89: thence Northwesterly along said Northerly line 26612 feet Barry County Register of Deeds office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy/lndexing Specialist. Duties are recording and indexing of legal Real Estate documents. Need knowledge of legal real estate documents, be able to read legal descriptions, good communication and computer skills, and experience working with the public. •Rw i«4 Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes ' rull -Time i • S’ • Mortgage : < I 1 < S KTiS' .mW “ T §S'5 Mortgage Corp. ■ 23938 Research Dr, Suite 3 48335 248.539.7400 o & Sherman P.C. Farmington Hills, Ml t 1548405 (12-19)(O1.O9) I i kUfci. greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaticaify entitle the both Attention homeowner: If you are a military service This notice is from a debt collector. VIB wc check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry J I Deen ordered to active duty, please contact the ntact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. rj; fi rur: J 16,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be and 2/100 chains; thence South 24 and 92/100 chains member on active duty, If your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have arrw County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 7 West, running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains, III thence North 24 and 92/100 chains; thence West 16 mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder ^fTiaging the property during the redemption •an CT period of active duty has concluded less Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the KI n w* ••• t foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone Northeast 1/4 (recorded as Southeast 1/4) of the Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, f •» VIEW-,-r-er«, if your Commencing at the Southwest corner of the If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under ^VbV3M^V®’’^^ ! ^R’iT?’’n-:r.'^2-ir<.:5ry^r;‘> ?citexns«3 service member on active duty, point of beginning of the following property: defined by MCL 600.3240(16). 4 ^R?!?3aJfe duty, please contact the attorney for the party line parallel with the North line of said property: thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as ' Hudsonville, Ml 49426 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, ' date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in « Kimberly S. Hassevoort property; thence South 240 feet on a line with the West line of said property: thence West 530 feet on a The redemption period shall be 6 months from the I (616) 301-0800 as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer Bellevue, Ml 49021-9602 X-- ■# Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 thence East 530 feet along the North line of said Common street address (if any): 10304 Huff Rd n 300 Ottawa Ave NW, Ste. 810 Mortgagee’s attorney. (11-28)(12-19) ■0 Melisa M.W, Mysliwiec P69445 We'd love to hear about it! described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner, to the place of beginning. -js »W of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Date of notice: December 12,2024 1**^ Fraser Trebilcock property during the redemption period. This notice is from a debt collector. 4 and the personal representative within 4 months ‘ after the date of publication of this notice. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? Attention homeowner: If you are a military Pl f Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: Bar^ County Courts & Law Building, • 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (263) 945-1390 Estate of Jane Ann Hesterly. Date of birth: September 19,1939 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jane ' Ann Hesterly, died May 22, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred . unless presented to Kimberly S. Hassevoort, ; personal representative, or to both the probate • court at Bar7 County Courts & Law Building, 206 W. Court Street, , Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 ; or to the mortgage holder for damaging the the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to and Bonny J Wagner, husband and wife Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Ralph Mason. Date V If Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Thomas A Wagner STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY notice TQCREDITORS Decedent’s Estate ’’ CASE NO. and JUDGE: 2024-29964-DE * William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be, limited solely to the return mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: .1 www.HastingsBanner.com iP'i .^7 I I ♦ ♦ �W:1 Mx www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 19, 2024 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN sw NOTICE OF ADOPTIQM ™ LAND BARRY COUNTv'h^rH^f^^ F ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1 TATE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT- LMivu. tJAKRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: C. Each member of the RCT Construction -T ef K l T construction Board of Appeals the Township Supervisor as the chief executwe ofTownship Supervisor's appointments of the of tbe RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be subject to ratification by the Rutland Charter Township Board before any such appointment is effective. ACBPintmgnl Townshin Clerk 'Ri?Wn°H^h** Or 3 copy purchased by contacting the lownship Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road 21947;rinn oVhHO r . Hastings. Ml 49058-9725. (269) 948be arrAnnpd hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may uc divanyc^. 9 D. members of the RCT Construction ® successor is appointed “** ' RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be filled by appointment pursuant to preceding subsection m.ai ■ r • -J C. Anv cur* RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current term. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2024-195 ADOPTED: DECEMBER 11, 2024 EFFECTIVE: SEE SECTION X r I E STATE gONSTRUCTION CQDE ORDINANCE (BUILDING. El ECTRICAL, MECHANICAL 4 Construction Board of Appeals shall have powers and duties prescribed for a construction board of appeals by Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1514 and 125.1515) and any other applicable statute AND PLUMBING CODES) qtiiiB responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act \ :• y7 . ^onsirucuon code Act, as amended (MCL 125.1501 et r^rtpr Construction Code promulgated thereunder within the F ^tinqs: quorum: rule; of procedure. The RCT Construction Board of RCT Construction Board of ppeais shall conduct its business in an orderly manner pursuant to rea□nnr lt,P?cedures affording due process and in accordance with any applicable legal requirements. I R iQI T Appeals established by Rutland Charter Township Board Resolution 2015-191 Io provide for civil penalties and remedies for the violation of this Ordinance or the portions of the Act or State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein; and to repeal all existing Township ordinances in conflict herewith, including Ordinance No. 38 adopted March 10,1993 and Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009. the provisions of which are subsumed within this new comprehensive ordinance. I Sir * 3r « r.’* 3 t SECTION II ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTtON CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP AND RATIFICATION AND CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED BY TOWNSHIP In accordance with and pursuant to Section 9 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Sin­ gle Slate Construction Code Act. as amended (1972 Public Act No. 230, as amended: MCL 125.1501 et seq.), the Charter Township of Rutland hereby assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Act and the State Mechanical Code and State Plumbing Code and all other administrative portions of the Act and State Construction Code pertinent thereto currehtly in effect and as same may from time to time be modified or amended; and' hereby ratifies and continues the Township’s previous assumption of responsibility for the ad­ ministration and enforcement of the Act and the State Building Code and State Electrical Oode and all other administrative provisions of the Act and State Construction Code pertinent thereto currently in effect and as same may from time to time be modified or amended. k *!• w • 4b** it ------ ---------------------------------------» 3 ZXt Bb. th tn :«Lrw, =?!a[!r » s Six^isonone ersi r ,m «* [HI ^-55 Ib^ tie y.re Itesffii'arey, to irw f lOi R s iafv jw acK alf ■ ■^>-NSWIB mu. f th f permits or inspecting buildings or structures, who does any 01 the following commits a violation of this Ordinance; SWWHMKWIR.B fiieurpesstdreitFeytr fl Tj fcraE te J ft Bsrtreirte'ffiSfihfiiBi CB ktod tell Wei Kir innPljh? «>• -J. $’5 gsssas {(W JihUcHon”! * * • ' . | .<lb 1. knowingly violates the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Con­ struction Code Act (MCL 125.1501 et seq.) or any provision of the State Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, or a rule for the enforcement of the Act or Code. 2 knowingly constructs or builds a structure or building in violation of a condition of a building permit. 3. ■ knowingly fails to comply with an order issued by the enforc­ ing agency, the RCT Construction Board of Appeals, a board, the State Construction Code Commission pursuant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. or any provision of the State Construction Code promulgated there­ under and adopted herein, including the failure to comply with a stop construction order validly issued by the enforcing agency. 4. or contract with any other township, village, city or county in the State of Michigan for joint en­ forcement and administration of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Building Code and/or State Electrical Code and/or State Mechanical Code and/or State Plumbing Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein. S2»sa SECTION IV ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE . The Rutland Charter Township Board is hereby given the authority to establish by resolution at any public meeting a schedule of fees, rates and charges for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Building Code, State Electrical Code, State Mechanical Code, and State Plumbing Code promulgated thereunder and adopt­ ed herein, and for the conducting of various activities authorized by the Act and Codes and this Ordinance; provided that the same shall be reasonable and bear a reasonable relationship to the cost and expense of such administration, enforcement and activity. The Township Board shall further have the right to amend by resolution the aforementioned schedule from time to time within the foregoing limits of reasonableness. III** ?-35A.V-^r* SECTION V aOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE '7ii I"*? A Ratification and continuation of previously assumed responsibility. Rut­ land Charter Township hereby ratifies and continues the responsibility the Township previously assumed pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009 to administer and enforce the provisions of the State Construction Code pertaining to floodplain management, and specifically Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code. ' t- .. knowingly makes a false or misleading written statement, or I knowingly .omits required information or a statement in an inr-Al,, spection report, application, petition, request for approval or"" fI' r--'rqf,.Q‘u • appeartb'thd’erifeHcing agatflrthrRCT*ConstRJC^ I Appeals, a board, or the State Construction Code Commission. I !• ■ I' SECTION III DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY AND RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT In accordance with the aforereferenced Act, and pursuant to the provisions of the Slate Construction Code, the Rutland Charter Township Board hereby designates and/or rat­ ifies the prior designation of the Building Official of Rutland Charter Township, the Electrical Official of Rutland Charter Township, the Mechanical Official of Rutland Charter Township and. the Plumbing Official of Rutland Charter Township as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township assumed hereunder. The Township Board is hereby authorized to designate by resolution the person or persons qualified by experience or train­ ing to perform the duties associated with those offices and otherwise in accordance with the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 Public Act 407, as may be amended; MCL 339.5101) and any successor state law pertaining to the same subject matter. The Township Board is further authorized to remove by resolution any such person(s) from such offices, in the sole discretion of the Board. The Township specifically reserves the right to provide by agreement ffniW tss LJ coqporation, or a governmental official or agent charged with the responsi- f Ll’T SECTION Vtl N Any person or corporation, including an officer, director, or employee of a THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 o. X Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Rutland Charter Township State Construction Code Ordinance. ■ neccssitated by business *° ’Pe 301100 requirements and other appliMble provisions of the Open Meetings Act. A quorum of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be three members. The RCT Con­ struction Board of Appeals may establish its owns rules of procedure- in A 2 n’ tn rnm! responsibility was not previously assumed by ictratinn f Mechanical); to ratify and continue the responsibility for admin­ istration and enforcement of certain portions of the State Construction Code within the Town­ ship previously assumed by the Township pursuant to Ordinance 38 adopted March 10,1993 (BuiIding and ElectricaI) including the supplemental assumption of responsibility previously assumed by the Township pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009 to address floodplain management provisions of the State Construction Code; to designate an en orcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Township hereunder, and to reserve , ° provide by agreement or contract with any other township, village, city or county adminis^ation and enforcement hereunder; to provide for the establishment of a fee schedule by the Township Board; to ratify and further provide for the Rutland Charter Township thp Tnwnchin kt;: TRUCTION ORDINANCES Ing before the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall recuseofhimself or herself from participating in that particular matter as a member the RCT Construction Board of Appeals. u please TAKE NOTICE that at the December 11. 2024 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No oyatu LHC lUHuwiHg uroinance No, 2024-195 wa<5 artnntpd ThiQ ordinance 1 9 ' 5. knowingly refuses entry or access to an inspector lawfully autho­ rized to inspect any premises, building, or structure pursuant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. 6. unreasonably interferes with an authorized inspection. 1. 8 9 knowingly issues, fails to issue, causes to be issued, or assists in the issuance of a certificate, permit, or license in violation of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act or a rule promulgated under that Act or other applicable laws. having a duty to report violations of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act or a rule promulgated under the Act or other applicable laws, knowingly conceals a violation. in any other manner violates a provision of a Code adopted herein. B. A violation of this Ordinance is a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan statute punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with § 45-6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code. C. Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which Rutland Charter Township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. D Any violation of (his Ordinance shall also constitute a basis for any judg­ ment, writ, or order necessary to enforce the Ordinance, in addition to any other relief or sanction allowed by law. E. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, except as may be otherwise specified by Section 23 of the State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1523). SECTION V.III sigyempuTY Should any portion of this Ordinance, or 1972 PA 230. as amended, or the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder be declared unconstitutional, illegal, or otherwise of no force or effect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion thereof shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion thereof. I B Designation of regulated flood prone hazard areas. The Federal Emer­ gency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel numbers of 260656C (26015C-0175C-0189C-0190C-0191C-0193C-0300C-0306C-0325C) dat- hOF ed May 4, 2009, and any future revisions of any of same, and any Map Amendment Determination Document, are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and dedared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards" section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. '.♦.5 • I ■if nf CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS section IX All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and shall be of no further force or effect upon the effective date of this Ordinance; provided, however, that construction permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be invalidated by this Ordinance and the construction may be completed in compliance with any such permits, or renewals thereof, and in compliance with any previous construction codes under which the permits were issued. Further, any pending proceedings, including prosecutions for violations, or rights and liabilities acquired or incurred under any previous ordinance or Township construction code being repealed hereby shall not be affected by this Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to the previous ordinances and codes. Note: this repeal provision is intended to include Ordinance No. 38 adopted March 10,1993, as amended and Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21.2009 (Article I of Chapter 95 of the Rutland Charter Township Code), and also Rutland Charter Township Board Resolution 2015-191 (pertaining to the RCT Construction Board of Appeals), as the content of all of same are now subsumed within this new comprehensive ordinance Members. The Rutland Charter Township Construction Board of Appeals (hereafter the RCT Construction Board of Appeals) previously established by Township Board Resolution 2015-191 is hereby ratified, pursuant to the A. other provisions of this section. Qualifications. Each member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be qualified by experience or training to perform the duties of that Board: provided that any member of the RCT Construction Board of Ap­ B. peals who has a direct financial interest in the outcome of any matter com- ♦♦ I' / I AM ♦♦ r EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication or upon such later date as the Ordinance is approved by the State Construction Code Commission. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland I �I > V J % ¥ SPORTS r K Thursday, December 19, 2024 ' «> 1 4 s K * .^1 • Xt . J L^ H• .%'l:I *•* :*• ■ 1 10 1 WWW I HastingsBanner.com 1 ^>LV Hastings girls finish atop standings in Grayling Brett Bremer Sports Editor J. •nR The Hastings varsity girls' wrestling team outscored second-place Whittcrnorc-Prescott by ten points al the lop of the 26-leam standings Friday at (irayling's Don Ferguson Wrestling Tournament. Sydney Patterson and Naomi Grum­ met had runner-up finishes for the Hastings team and a group of eight other Saxon girls finished in the top six in their weight class. Patterson scored a quick pin of team­ mate Petra Foster to open the day at 145 pounds and then won by injury default in the semifinals. She was stuck by Lake City's Colette Emery in the 145-pound championship match. Grummet, a returning state medalist, opened the 155-pound weight class with a quick pin of Manistee's Faith Fessen­ den and then stuck Standish-Sterling’s Laura Spyker late in the second period of their semifinal match. Grummet battled Standish-Sterling’s Aliyah Schalk into the third period before getting pinned by the undefeated Schalk. I I ’ 4I Ts X r < I aj pj-w « 4b / -J * J • 1 1 > I I 1 I >* 4<^ « ) I f f t i J r b A i • ? I f * I *» <• < I . A 4 - ^3 I * I I 1 ' T<Tti ■ I'f • y » M* it f' The Hastings varsity girls' wrestling team celebrates its championship Friday at the Don Ferguson Girls' Wrestling Tournament hosted by Grayling. The Saxons outscored second-place Whittemore-Prescott by ten points at the top of the 26-team standings. Photo provided her consolation semifinal and third-place matches. In the end she stuck Hailey Habas from Mio-Au Sable to place third at 105 pounds. Onilee Bolo, Nani Farrell, Kennedy Lewis and Sara Baker had third-place finishes for the Saxon team. Bolo scored a pins in under a minute in » Lewis placed third al 130 pounds. She scored a quick pin over Alpena's Maddie faylor in the consolation semifinals and then battled to pin Jezebelle Kortman from Rogers city 5:21 into their match for third. Baker won three consolation round matches and then stuck Gladwin’s Jade Sheltraw 2:18 into the match for third at 135 pounds. Baker was 5-1 overall for the day. The Saxon team also had Chloe Aicken fourth at 170 pounds, Sydney Lindsey fifth at 100 pounds, Alexia Owen fifth at 190 and Autumn Miller sixth at 110 pounds. Hastings closed the tournament with 150 points. Whittemore-Prescott was second with 140 points ahead of Standish-Sterling 119, Gladwin 104.5, Traverse City West 62, Atlanta 61, Mi-Au Sable 55, Oscoda 49.5, Alpena I 47, Grayling 46 and Manistee 46 in the V top ten. The Hastings girls are back in action Dec. 27 at the Montague Lady Mat Cal Invitational. « < 4 i ■ v fn- uirntcr Hunter J ■Lt A' r I « M* i n II I z! L I ’T I Trio of Lakewood girls medal at Chippewa Hills MHSAA postseason sees a few changes this winter £ MHSAA competitions are already underway in girls and boys wrestling, girls and boys skiing, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys bowling, girls competitive cheer, girls gymnastics, boys ice hockey, and Upper Peninsula girls and boys swimming & diving. This season, for the first time, an MH­ SAA Finals team championship will be awarded in girls wrestling. After first introducing a girls championship bracket to the Individual Wrestling Finals for the 2021 -22 season, the MHSAA will honor its first team champion based on those individual finishes. The fonnat will be similarto how' MHSAA team champion­ ships were awarded for boys wrestling prior to the creation of the dual format Team Finals with the 1987-88 season. Also on the wrestling mat, a compe­ tition rule change alters the penalty for using a wrestler at an ineligible weight class - dependent on when the ineligible wrestler is discovered. Beginning this season, the use of an ineligible wrestler- if discovered during the involved match - will result in six team points being awarded to the oppo­ nent. plus the head coach ofthe team with theineligibie wrestler will be assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty result­ ing in a one-point team score deduction. If the ineligible wrestler is discovered after the involved match, any points earned by the offending wrestler will be removed from the team score, along with the point for unsportsmanlike con­ duct, and six points will be added to the offended team’s total. In both instances, neither wrestler involved in the match in question may compete again in that dual. If the ineligible wrestler is discovered after the dual is completed, the teams have left tlie mat area and the scorebook has been signed by the official, the results and team score will stand. r A pair'of wrestling playing rules': changes also will be immediately no­ ticeable. The number of match points awarded for a takedown was increased from two to three. Also, near-fall points will now be awarded based on the num­ ber of seconds during which the near-fal I criteria are met - beginning with two points for two seconds, up to four points for four seconds. Postseasons for basketball and bowl­ ing also will incorporate slight changes. In basketball, entire Districtbracketswill be seeded for the first time, instead ofthe previous top two teams receiving seeds only. Michigan Power Ratings (MPR) data will still be used to seed those full brackets. In bowling, Regionals may now take place as early in the week as Wednesday and Thursday, long as the Team and Singles competitions are com­ peted on consecutive days. Previously, those were competed only on Fridays and Saturdays, respectively. Saxon alumnus all-region on KCC X.C. team Alex Steward is one of four The other KCC award win­ Kellogg Community College 4 ners included freshman Chloe • *«r5 -I cross country runners that Badger and sophomore Bren­ *. sic: earned postseason athletics > na Withers, a Harper Creek awards from the Michigan f t alumnus, from the women’s ■ » I Community College Athletic » «■ team who earned a spots on the '4 Association and/or National /< 1 NJCAARegion 12 Division Ill Junior College Athletic Asso­ All-Region Team. Alex Steward ciation for their performances Freshman Julian Borst this season. from the men’s team was Steward, a sophomore from Hast­ named NJCAA Division HI Second ings, earned a spot on the 2024 NJCAA Team All-American, NJCAA Region Region 12 Division 111 All-Region 12 Division HI All-Region Team, Team. All-MCCAA Team, MCCAA West Both the KCC men’s and women’s All-Conference Team, MCCAA West teams won regional championships All-Freshman Team. this fall. The men’s team ultimately In addition to the above awards, Borst finished fifth in the nation and the was the individual NJCAA Region 12 I women’s team finished seventh in the nation at the NJCAA National Cham­ pionships in Virginia Nov. 9. The finish for the men’s team lies 2018 for the best national finish in program history. 1 I a. I ■' Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity girls' wres­ tling team placed tenth at the 21 -team Lady Warriors Invite at Remus Chip­ pewa Hills Sunday. Lillian Teachworth placed third at 105 pounds for the Vikings and Korin Mitchell at 130 pounds and Alliona Teachworth at 135 both placed fourth. Lillian Teachworth pinned Ithaca’s Aftt^lia DaW^’iirthe'2:4? mark of her third-place match. Lillian Teachworth and Mitchell had four wins apiece on the day for Lakewood with their only defeats coming against wrestlers from the championship team from Plainwell that took flight championships. Alliona had three wins. t 1 Ik r Pl The Viking team had eight girls in action overall. Payton Federau won two matches at 170 pounds and Jayfin Potter and Allison Frizzell also had victories. Plainwell took the day's champi­ onship with 148 points ahead of Pine River 123, Eaton Rapids 113, Holt 113, Bloomingdale 60, Olivet 56, Belding 52.5, East Lansing 50, Holton 45.5 and Lakewood 41 in the top ten. Plainwell got individual titles from Aver)' Lynch at 130 pounds, Ana Sofia Vega at 140. Komelia Dranikowska and Madison Nieuwenhuis at 105. The Lakewood girls were slated to take on Olivet wrestlers Wednesday, Dec. 18, and will be back in action Monday, Dec. 23, at Mt. Morris. at Kent Co I ( I II lilts 11 !ii j [|« llIlBll anfivn^is Maple Valley saw an uptick in its round three routine and finished on lop of the three-team Division 4 standings Satur­ day at the Paw Paw Winter Warm Up. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team won its competition with a total score of 602.54 points. White Pi­ geon was second with a score of 582.2 and Schoolcraft third at 569.1. The bis difference between the three teams was in round three where the Lion team put up a score of 250.8 points. White Pigeon had a 239.3 in round three and Schoolcraft a score of 211.6 in round three. Schoolcraft had the lead heading into that final round - almost six points ahead of the Maple Valley girls. Lion head coach Sarah Huissen said it was a hard-fought battle all day. We had strong performance in each round Saturday. Round one, we had some slight timing issues with motions and jumps, but we improved in other areas we worked on last week. Round two, our skill timing was improved from last week, but we still have room for improvement. We also added onto our round three this week so that helped boost or score in round three to surpass Schoolcraft. The Lions had a score of 191.3 in round one and 160.44 in round two after a tenpoint deduction. Maple Valley had a score of 217.1 at its first competition of the season the weekend before, so the 250 Saturday really showed the work the Lions have been doing so far. u We plan to add on our final section this week for our final competition at Gobles before Christmas break.” The Lions head to the Gobles Holiday Bash Saturday, Dec. 21. Overall on the day at Paw Paw, the Lions had the fourth best score from among seven varsity teams. Tri County outscored Paw Paw 712.22 to 698.36 in a Division 3 battle. Harper Creek topped Zeeland East 608.4 to 562 in a Division 2 contest. !«*«»* Mtv & ii ’ass C? j?Kie«wi!^‘ T ilFCGoWfOfl®*® 'inm kiftHfft.’Vis:© 0 kaisafeiin 2ieB(»HCE:\> * • kku£bi«eiL (itCwc»aj *1 laa!AI ‘ MndTancSoa Lions are top D4 team at Paw Paw cheer meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I 'X •*1 ID, fdoB 1ft hr' o iill Is .'Q; % '^55 8 jSs-S L pSSs. 1 ■* SSS S5?' 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V ( I* »« �WWW HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 11 ---------- -----------------------_____________ ___ ______________ T^sd^ay, December 19, 2024 I X X baxons score a dozen pins in first 1-8 victory I 4 f t dClKS ’Fa' A V- 4 t. I 1 tj s I « k n < leJ ' 4 t' J ^7 I i ) ;..i' 1-J' 1 '5 it I * r. c :i t- I it a * I I «s 6 K V w X w •s 4 >> I <w I* % k * k * ; Brett Bremer J. Sports Editor TK*.-*I ■ * Now it is the Saxons turn to try and get back on ton. Jackson Northwest ended a three-year cham­ pionship streak by the Hastings varsity wrestling r team in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference last winter and Hastings opened its bid to regain its title as the top wrestling team in the 1-8 with a win oyer Pennfield in a dual at Hastings High School ' Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Saxons, currently ranked tenth in the state in ‘ Divisionl,tooka72-12winover±evisitingPanthers The Hastings team got pins in the first period of bouts from 106-pounder Hunter Sutfin, 113-pounder Troy Hokanson, 138-pounder Isaac Lilley 144-pounder Liam Renner, 144-pounder Liam’ ■ Renner, 157-pounder Keegan Sutfin, 175-pounder ■ Matthew Shults, 215-pounder Kyle Echtinaw and 285-pounder Isaac Friddle. The Saxon team also had pins from Reyd Zoerman at 126 pounds, Aden Armstrong at 150, Jace Acker at 165 and Tate Warf ner at 190 pounds in the dual. The 12 Pennfield points came thanks to pins by the Swank boys. Xander Swank scored a pin at 120 ; pounds and Braylin Swank earned a pin at 132. Hastings is now 10-0 overall in duals this season. '1^ V>- V u 4' ■ inK. assli «a I •wb^ h v.i V *-r r to' f r”*** * 01 ‘4’’ -id V •> * I ^saaJKflia ills 1S“ c'.r} 'X Brett Bremer Sports Editor 9 w «f The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling > ’Wik-. ncw ‘ii team won its way to a third-place finish * ’ * ?n«s at the 19-team Burton Richards Memorial WsMtaSfci Tournament hosted by Eau Claire High r •■>-<'2 rs: J s dayfcf '^i'*).taD[ib4> •I vji! pngr School. uL-i.’;< ?; defeats fll’lLya^KKyidiiisil(i} Austyn Lipscomb at 144 pounds and aSS i?&5 b the IheWflliisejlaKo Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds won indi­ > ua bs’ell laie oa O^ei Wy. vidual championships for the Panther RS ’,•> i *i:h team. [^.llajiiSIridiaxtni J-.-'AW^aB|ni^.fa Gobles took the day’s team champion­ * ship with 202.5 points ahead of Decatur iCJB 175.5, Delton Kellogg 163, Coloma 1* r aa' sd be»r 128.5, Centreville 103, Buchanan 83, Hartford 77, Bronson 72, Watervliet 57 and Cassopolis 47.5 in the top ten. Swift pinned all three of his opponents : in the 285-pound weight class to win the Tl^sc * championship with Bronson’s Brayden Fritz in the semifinal the only guy to • r , extend him past the first period. Swift tio. : moved to 9-0 overall this season with ['III 'F the three wins. ’r< y Lipscomb upped his record to 9-1 by ' *? ; Wiping ±e 44-poundwei^t Class. He p 2^ »- * * •< had pins in all; four of his weight classes. •w ,; He had pins in 59 seconds and 11 seconds ( li 4 in his first two bouts and then got pushed i to the second period by Gobles ’ Hunter B « ' t.irx lU' r*' . .-^ , Piper in the semi ’ s. Lipscomb stuck r; tv Decatur’s Aidan Wiggins 1.16 into their ^3* 4 championship round match. Delton Kellogg’s Alec Sinkler was 'U“l I nee second in the 132-pound weight class. He scored a 20-9 major decision over Buchanan’s John Keser in the semifinals, but then got pinned by Gobles Devin Doorlag in the championship round - the i> first loss of the season so far for Sinkler. Mendon Phillips also suffered his first r h of the season in the 157-pound .ilSK weight class for DK. He was pinned by ^at 0 ” ’ ’ i, Mth 1*^ z*' ’ rf Iht 5^ rLifldl^^ Decatur’s Carson Shugars in the semi’s, . but rallied back for two more pins of his ■«* 'P ‘ own in consolation to place third. J I* Teammate Evan Stampfler was third 1 I* at 120 pounds. He fell to Gobles* Jose Boger in the semifinals, his first defeat of iie A the season too, and then took two pins in w -Xonsolation to finish out the day. f X >, The DK team also had Mason Ferris rias’ L fourth at 190 pounds and Kay Ie Mclel Ian 0 ‘/fourth at 113. f. Doorlag was one of three Gobles guys J F: /Jo win flight championships. Fin Carlin ;look the title at 138 pounds for the Tigers .ions are top D4 team PaiF Pa^ cte[ meet if f i 9 i f ch The Saxons followed up that victory over the Panthers by going a perfect 4-0 at the .FT • * ** *• i '7' ~ res' -A* 5;* 5?*" r I ryi’' , iw" X .jp*» I"* 1^’ r I Tand Mason Mansfield won the 165-pound ‘Championship. Gobles had nine wrestlers ? finish in the top four at their weight class - overall. Mk ’: The Delton Kellogg team was set to • head to Coloma for Southwestern Ath; letic Conference duals with the Comets - ^nd Watervliet Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Panthers are off now until the Dec. 28 ■ Mike Adamson Invitational at Ionia. » r US ♦ fc' It I CtASSl h tueslG Coca-Cola Wrestling Inviutional at Mt. Pleasant High School Saturday. The Saxons defeated Shepherd 69-10 Mt. Pleasant 64-14, Charlotte 60-16 and Clare 70-11 at the team tournament. Hunter Sutfin, Troy Hokanson, Mavenk Peake, Zoerman, Humphrey, Kee­ gan Sutfin, Warner and Friddle were all 4-0 in their matches throughout the day. It was a big weekend for the Saxons with the ‘ B ’ team winning the Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament at Maple Valley Hi^ School Saturday and the girls’ team taking the championship at a Don Fer­ guson Tournament in Grayling Friday. The Hastings varsity was set to host Allendale for a dual Dec. 18, and the Saxons will be back in action Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Corunna Duals. That is the final meet on the schedule for the Saxon varsity before the annual LH Lamb Invitational Jan. 4,2025. Curtis runner-up at Kent Co. Championship Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team had four guys place in the top six at the Kent County Wrestling Championship at East Kentwood High School Saturday. Senior Jayce Curtis had the top finish for the Trojan team upping his season record to 10-2 in the 175-pound weight class.He took pins over Forest Hills Northern’s Nicolas Campos and Rockford’s Ryne Bennett before falling by pin in the third period of the championship match against East Kentwood’s Silas Mitchell. The TK team also had Christien Miller place third at 113 pounds, Grif­ fin Grummet fifth at 150 pounds and Abram Dutcher sixth at 285 pounds. Miller was beat out by Lowell’s Ma­ son Saylor in the 113-pound semifinals, 12-4, but rebounded for an 8-4 win over Sparta’s Joe DeKome in file match for third at their weight class. Grummet defeated Northview’s Aiden Misner 15-4 in the match for fifth for his tenth victory of the season. Dutcher had back-to-back pins in consolation matches before falling to Forest Hills Eastern’s Max Langdon in the match for fifth at their weight class. Cedar Springs won the tournament championship with 225 points ahead ofrunner-up Rockford with 217, Sparta 138.5, East Kentwood 115, Caledonia 93, Forest Hills Northern 87.5, Lowell 87.5, Kent City 81.5, Northview 76 and Thomapple Kellogg 74.5 in the top ten at the 22-team meet. The TK team opened the OK Gold Conference season at Grand Rapids Union High School at an OK Gold/ , r -irwr r1 jK^ t The Hastings varsity wrestling team celebrates its chamoionshiD at the team tournament hosted by Mt. Pleasant Hiah 9rhnni cfturHo “cT Coca-Cola Wrestling Invitational , a 11 -J 4 Mnn *k' • ’^'9^ Saturday. The Saxons were 4-0 on the day to move their overall record to 10-0 this winter Photo provided Photo by Dan Goggins Pair of Panthers win titles at Eau Claire tournament s -r* « •ir *kV^ 20) LI ■^- 4k 4 IV i/4 k The Saxons’ Matthew Shults holds Shepherd’s Kristofer Gall on his back w* ^ilCj J ^9 / 1c^ h I k Cr^ a Pleasant High School Saturday. 1 *: s a M ^MissiC I 'fi2 «». Art'"r.. . *c +■' -cIte during their 175-pound bout at the Coca-Cola Invitational hosted by Mt. :x *-*w 'W<. CuissiC- 1 * < / • A -> r ..*-**’ L I I I V I* 1 CJ A r ( t I elan _nk/ r I •T ? .1 > k B I I * Fl t 'f> v' I ) L.-4 Ir 4* Ri 5 I ) I .5 1 •f I y ‘’’’Sfieia ’ Wimer J s >1 *«'«k * k k -> ** 1 •n » a 105 ' WELCOME TO THE COCA*COLA WRESTUNG INVITATIONAL (*• SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting December 10,2024 Meeting called to order at 6:34 p.m. Seven board members present Approved consent agenda items Approve 2025 budget Dept, reports received and put on file Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8:36 pm Respectfully submitted, David Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor Black Quad last Wednesday. The TK team took a 63-11 win over Gold foe Union and also bested Zeeland West 48-33 on the night. In the conference dual with the Red Hawks, TK got pins from Blake Bossenbeiger, Cur­ tis, Ava Rausch, Miller, Diego Rodas, Maxwell Knowles and Grummet. Camden Peter won a technical fall for TK at 165 pounds and Tanner Buxton won by major decision at 215. Emma Gibson at 132 pounds andAiden Foy at 138pulledout one-point wins for ±e Trojans. Gibson bested Union’s Sahil Karin 11 -10. Foy took a 6-5 win over Union ’sAriduIlahObaidi. TK closed out the dual against the Zeeland West Dux with consecutive pins by Knowles, Grummet, Peter and Bossenberger. The Dux had a 33-24 lead before that run starting at 150 pounds. Curtis, Buxton and Dutcher opened the dual with pins for TK and Foy scored a pin at 138. The Trojans were slated to head to Spring Lake Wednesday for another Gold/BIack Quad with OK Gold foe West Catholic as well as Unity Christian and Spring Lake from the OK Black. TKhosts its first Tom Lehman Memorial Invitational Dec. 28. 1 T I / 9 4 t I / f p 1 I I pt f i ( F ► I s f« r I *JU The Saxons’ Keegan Sutfin lifts Mt. Pleasant’s Brady Johnston off the mat during their 157-pound bout at the team tournament in Mt. Pleasant Saturday. Hastings was a perfect 4-0 for the day. Photo by Dan Goggins Plainwell bests DK/ Hastings boys In first see dual ! Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team hosted Plainwell for the first conference dual of the season at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings Tuesday and fell 98-50 to the visiting Trojans. DJ Kuck had one of the top swims of the evening for the DK/Hastings team with a runner-up time of 1 minute 7.79 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly. He was chasing Plainwell’s Alex Steele in the race. Steele touched the wall in 1:02.03. Kuck was also third in the 200-yard indi­ vidual medley with a time of 2:42.47. The DK/Hastings team’s Colton Baker got the first-place points with a time of 1 ;29.09 in the 1 OO-yard breaststroke late in the meet. The hosts also got the first-place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay with the team of Reese Hammond, Caleb Kramer, Baker and Kuck finishing the race in 4:47.33. Kramer had a solid 50-yard freestyle for DK/Hastings with a fourth-place time of 27.68 seconds. Hammond was fourth in the 200-yard freestyle and Baker placed third in the diving competition. The DK/Hastings team won’t compete again until another Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference dual at home against South Haven Jan. 7. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on January 9, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Deiton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com} or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. please take FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from builder James McBain on behalf of property owner, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 12220 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080, for a Site Plan Review to allow the construction of an addition to church pursuant to section 6.7-1 ‘'P2 Semi-Public Land" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 12220 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-031-023-05 and is currently zoned P2, Semi-Public Land. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan 49046 ♦ ♦ t' ) J I I Si. �I I W' .K T ■ 12 vvww.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday.) December 19, 2024 over DK girls Gobles stays perfect with win Brett Bremer Sports Editor An undefeated(iobles team took a 58-28 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play in (iobles Friday. The Tigers started each half strong outscor­ ing the Delton Kellogg girls 18-5 to start the game and then 24-6 in the third quarter. “Gobles gave us problems with their defens­ es switching and trapping," Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The girls continue to play hard, and are eager to Icam. Il was a great game for us to learn what to do with teams tliat can switch defenses effectively.’ On die other end, Gobles had four girls finish in double figures scoring. Lily Heintzman had a team-high 13 points. Kylee Killeen, Eliana Wood and Daisy Jackson put in 11 points apiece. Zoic Wood chipped in eight points forthe Tigers. Josie Williams had a game-high 16 points to lead Delton Kellogg. Izzie Wendland and Dani Fields had five points each. Coach Lillibridge said Jalin Lyons played relentless defense for the Panthers, and Wend­ land hustled all game long. A, r Vt 4. ’*1 V ? < ■■ 1 f z r CSV I t1 vm »» Jr Delton Kellogg junior Addie Stampfler slashes to the hoop for a transition layup in the first half of her team's ballgame with Fennville Dec. 10 Photo by Perry Hardin TK pulls away from Dux at free throw line Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys' basketball team bumped its record back over .500 with a 62-52 win over visiting Zeeland West in Middleville Tuesday. The Trojans got a triple from senior guard Jude Webster at the end of the third quarter to even things up with the Dux at 42-42 and then the Trojans handled the Zeeland West pressure throughout the fourth quarter. TK put the game away at the free throw line. The Trojans were 8-for-8 at the line to start the fourth quarter with the first “miss” on a shot that was waived off due to a lane violation by the orange and black. The Trojans closed the fourth quarter lO-of-12 at the line. A breakaway lay-up by junior guard Isaiah Boafo with 22 sec­ onds to go bumped the TK lead to double digits and prompted the < they struggled to finish. Coach Lillibridge was really pleased with the “relentless effort” throughout the game by Lyons and some strong work on the offensive boards by Lucy Lester. Williams had a team-high five points. pfler had Wendland, Fields and Addie four points apiece. The DK girls are home against Saugatuck in a SAC Central ballgame Frilay, Dec. 20. They were slated to face Climax-Scotts at home Wednesday, Dec. 18. After the Sau­ gatuck ballgame, the DK girls are off until a Jan. 7 contest at Constantine. Delton Kellogg went into the ballgame with Climax-Scotts sporting a 1-3 record so far this season. the first quarter of the ballgame with four different guys knocking down threes. Webster had eight of his 16 points in that opening quarter. Sparked by Lencioni’s hot shooting the Dux were within 34-28 at the half. /Beland West clawed into the lead in the third quarter holding TK to just one field goal and only eight points total in the third quarter. TK closed the game 18-of-28 at the free throw line. Webster was 6-of-7 at the line and VanEngen 4-of-4. They were both 4-of-4 in the fourth quarter. The TK boys are scheduled to face Caledonia in a non-conference ballgame tonight, Dec. 19, in Middleville. The Caledonia boys will be looking to straighten things out after a tough 68-29 loss to Rockford Tuesday. The Trojans are off after that until atrip to the Reed City Holiday Tournament Jan. 3-4. DK boys still searching for their shooting touch Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg fell to 0-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division with a 44-33 loss at Gobles Friday. The Panther varsity boys’ basketball team trailed by just two at the half, but only managed to put five points on the scoreboard in the third while Gobles pushed its lead to 15 points heading into the fourth quarter. “That kind of put us in a bad spot,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. “Gobles’ size played a factor, they are tall and athletic. We are not shooting the ball very well right now. Defensively we are playing pretty well, we are going to fl I 1 J-'j; V I 5 Jji»l i n •l Zeeland West student section to re­ sort to a “let’s play football” chant. Zeeland West’s football team won the 2024 MHSAA Division 3 football championship last mon±. While that football team was 13-1 on the season, the Zeeland West boys fell to 0-3 on the bas­ ketball court in 2024 while TK improved its record to 3-2. Webster led TK with 16 points in the bailgame. Senior guard Brice Lloyd finished with ten points and junior center Trey Hilton had nine as nine different TK players scored. Malachi VanEngen chipped in seven points for TK, junior Ben Lloyd had six and junior Lucas Ploeg added five points. Jake Lencioni had 17 points forthe Dux to lead all-scorers. He hit five three-pointers, three in the second quarter and two in the third. Khi An­ derson added 14 points for Zeeland and Keaton Hendricks had six. TK shot out to a’17-9 lead in iK »<*! Gobles followed up the win over DK with a victory at Marcellus Howardsville Christian Tuesday and is now 6-0 overall this season and 2-0 in the SAC Central. Last Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Panthers fell 3724 to Fennville. The Blackhawk zone defense con founded the Panthers a bit, and when they did get inside the zone and get good shots off « j «I A / <* « need to start getting some easier points off turnovers and fast break until our shooting improves.” Getting closer to the bas­ ket will help too, both in putting the ball in the basket and drawing some fouls. The Panthers have made 15 free throws in their past three games combined while their opponents have made 42. DK made j ust oqe free throw in the loss to the Tigers. “The boys are working hard, it’s just a matter of getting more consistent with our shooting,” Howland said. The Delton Kellogg team is 1-3 overall heading into a SAC Central match-up with Saugatuck Friday, Dec. 20. The boys will play second in a doubleheader with the girls. After that, the Panthers are off until at Jan. 7 home game against Parchment. I „o(laftef=^ I* I 31 >1 1> J S» DedW^. 1 1135^ ■ '■■ 4■ ifX 1 'Ikftos .Hi 1 .« 1 (-gjsiiiSS’S 5 54)»af’'®^- 1 • ad four a: 2fs " H f;-* «« -5 iSC srLakswcc ikssuJwKKaasiJ TheswMB** t r I HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH LOCATED AT 9213 CEDAR CREEK ROAD, DELTON, Ml 49046. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Monday, January 13 th , 2025 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public re« garding an application by Cedar Creek Bible Church for an addition to the existing building on the parcel located at 9213 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, Mi 49046 (parcel number: 08-07-036-020-00). The property is split zoned and located within both the C-2, Medium Commercial zoning district and AR, Agricultural/Residential zoning district. Churches are permitted in I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL a*'* f ! wwn, I A 9 yum TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2025-196 as appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its December 11,2024 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a regular meeting on January 8, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days&#39; notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. Format note—this proposed ordinance is prepared in “legislative format": new % 1 ir^ia^Ginanix » » i * M<H SIMMS' u sS BiOiaV’ fe irj i ■■ ’ 1 . 'i * i t* •1^ **• t' ^4^ «R|^ mSES 'WjQ *'S 1 verbiage proposed to be added is shown in bold type; any existing verbiage pro­ posed to be deleted is shown lined-through. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-196 (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: > Ss? Va.i I 'i^’'«i» the C-2 and AR districts subject to Special Exception Use approval by I I i the Planning Commission, and as permitted by Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hast- mgs, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours of 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance is also accessible online at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the ope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via email at clerk@hopetwp . .com up to the time of the hearing, ral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting. An Ordinance to amend §220-15-1 and §220-5-3 of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the minimum lot area requirement in the CR Country Residential District. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XV PERTAINING TO MIN­ IMUM LOT AREA IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT § 220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning Ordinance Sched­ ule of Regulations) is proposed to be amended to change the entry for the “CR Country Residential” line in the “minimum lot area” column from “2.3 acres” to “1.0 acre”. I I All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended ( pen Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope owns ip will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services and services, i ?h hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the "*» l» •• Hope Township Clerk, listed below address or telephone number HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 SECTION 2 AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V PERTAINING TO CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT § 220-5-3 subsection P.1. of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to “Winery” as a designated special land use in the CR Country Residential District is proposed to be amended to read as follows: “P. Winery, including tasting and retail sales room accessory to an on-premises vineyard, subject to the following limitation on tasting and retail sales rooms' 1. On parcels with a lot area of at least 2.3 acres 1.0 acre but less than 5 acres, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room is located shall not exceed a building area of 1,500 square feet.” >V 5 * I b u t 4e' SECTION 3 REPEALAND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinanceAare hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after piAlication as required by law. » ’JI. * Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland (269) 948-2464 » ♦ ♦ I I f I ( k �1 W 1 1 i * 1 4> ■f: I I I I 1 I 1 1 » MR k » J^1 A t ( J I a • W I w ar* j: V 1 A hit I •r 11 I 1 Lions second at Jesse Snow behind Saxon ‘ k ^1 f Brett Bremer ' X I ||U|j Seniors Robert Schilz and Skyler Cook and junior Jackson Burpee all won flight championships as the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team placed second at its annual Jesse Snow Memo­ rial Tournament at Maple Valley High School Saturday. The Hastings ‘B’ team took the day’s championship with 158.5 points ahead of Maple Valley 135.5, Hanover Horton 121.5, Battle Creek Lakeview 96, Lake­ wood -B’^$5, Athens 51, Webberville 37.5 and Colon 5. Getting ip his first action ofthe season, Cook pinned all four of his opponents on the day in the 215-pound A weight class with j ust one guy getting beyond the end of the first period against him. Schilz at 138 pounds was 4-0 with four pins too. Burpee scored a technical fall of Hast­ ings’ E±an Hetrick and then pinned the Saxons Diego Mejia-Hernandez in the 175-pound weight class. The Lion team also had Roman Schilz third at 113 pounds, Filip Nowak third « ^Bfl^ i ( i I I 9 J > bllT!a r i as J * 4 I k^T I t; 5 A’ II r K I-* 4» « * A k .1 I \ t* n 'I !i \ I-: Ie » ?z 4. :t 11 X I E I . * * i jfi s 'i: I IW I •fl fek!^ •I 'I jii: Lk * I ■x ' % a « •» il'ilH 0 W*T>- 'i 1 I >. te .'I 9 f ill?. bv i 3ih! I 1 HP >, n SW 1 ’v I t 3 1 .4 1 1 ; K 7" "V * fe a* FT 41 •a VI •\ .b A t «te % £ Ml 1 I V IT ■f!' t ^9. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team celebrates its runner-up finish at Saturday’s Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament at Maple Valley High School The Lion team had three individual champions on the day. Photo provided « I la B’ squad n Sports Editor X * 1, ^ck-emoer । yzuz4 at 150 pounds, Jeremiah Penny third . at 165, Tyrese Robinson third at 190 j pounds, Joe Long third at 285 pounds and Josh Deppe fourth at 165 pounds. The Hastings team that took the title, while the Saxon varsity was in Mt. Pleas­ ant Saturday, got championship finishes from Reece Laws at 120 pounds, Jax Balderson at 126, Jace Acker at 165 and Ethan McCorrmick in a 215 B division. Jackson McKinney, Cooper Hokanson, Quinnton Schnerre, Henry Elzinga, Mejia-Hernandez and Reese Hammond scored runner-up finishes for the Saxons. The Lakewood varsity was at Wil­ liamston while nine ‘B’ team wrestlers competed at Maple Valley Saturday. Austin Rohrbacher won at 106 pounds for the Vikings and teammate Kyler Witham was the runner-up at the weight class. 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The Saxons are off Io a 1 -3 start after a f X* L* 23 Wins r 'It A /■» 5 * 1 . i I f *1 IT « 1 ■•’ri 5 4 I f Saxon guard Quincy Brown looks for an opening as he tries to drive baseline against Harper Creek's Nate Jackson during their 1-8 contest in Battle Creek Friday Photo by Perry Hardin ■ 1 J 1 1; more strides to make in that regard. “Turnovers and transition defense have especially hurt us. We never have to question, and I don’t have to coach, the effort of this squad,” coach Webb said. We are starting to learn our identity tough 68-28 loss to a 5-1 Greenvilleteam on the road Tuesday and a 63-46 loss in 1-8 action at Harper Creek last Friday. Hastings head coach Jess Webb said his guys are getting better overall at playing more physical, but there is still Hastings sophomore Jack Webb fires up a three-pointer against Harper Creek as coach Jess Webb looks on from in front of the Saxon bench Friday Photo by Perry Hardin and everyone's roles and getting into Christmas break I think will be a great time for growth.** The loss to the Beavers dropped the Sax­ on record to 0-2 in the conference so far. Harper Creek got out to a 35-22 lead in the first half and held off the Saxons the rest of the night Friday. It was 18-15 midway through the second quarter before the Beavers closed the half on a 17-7 run. Dylan Eversole and Brayden Bess had 11 points apiece for the Beavers. Eversole hit three three-pointers and the Beavers knocked down 11 as a team. Maddox McCarty added nine points and Tre’Quon Cotton had eight points. Senior forward Jett Barnum had 19 points, seven rebounds, and two steals to lead the Saxon team. Luca Di Ber­ nardo and Porter Shaw had six points apiece. Dre Mathis closed the night for Hastings with four points, five assists, two rebounds and four steals. Hastings had 19 turnovers in the bailgame and the Beavers turned those into 21 points. The Saxons also had tough night shooting from three, going just 5-of-19 from behind the arc. HarperCreekis5-l overall this season with the lone loss to the Marshall team coming to Hastings tonight. Saxons remain undefeated outside of the Interstate-8 Brett Bremer Sports Editor V The Hastings varsity girls* bas­ ketball team kept its non-conference record perfect and improved to 3-2 overall this season with a 56-45 win over visiting Springport Tuesday at Hastings High sChool. Senior forward Rachael Hewitt had 23 points to lead the way for the Saxons. Senior guard Bri Darling chipped in eight points, and Mad­ die Peake, Ashlyn Bailey and Ava Noteboom had six points apiece. Hastings got five points from Victo­ ria Tack too. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson said his Saxons “handled the pressure from Springport, moved the ball and were able to set up good shots” lead­ ing to a season high in points with 56. {J V •K, . / I J Lt •J t % the locker room at the half. Springport drops to 2-2 with the loss. The Saxons are back in action at home tonight, Dec. 19, taking on Mar­ shall in Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence action. The Hastings girls head into the match with the RedHawks with an 0-2 conference mark. Harper Creek beat the Hastings girls in 1-8 action in Battle Creek last Friday, 43-32. Kennedy Halverson led Harper Creek with 17 points in the win as the Beavers broke open a ballgame in which they led by just three at the half. The contest with Marshall Thurs­ day is the last one for the Saxons before the hoi iday break. They return to action at Ionia Jan. 3. -t ■ J T r ■ «MKj 1 i ■»4.—' wi ■*/ x.< I <- 7 1 I y- • |. V w I k gAxm: * • iEir V * > 4^ 1 7 I 1 T 4 Saxon guard Bri Darling attacks the basket during her team's Interstate-8 Athletic Conference bailgame at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin 4 ( I t * 1^ The Saxons got some easy buckets in transition working the ball through the Springport full-court pressure. It was a three-point game at one point in the final two minutes of the third quarter before Peake drilled a pair of three-pointers from the right comer behind the Spartans full-court pressure. The Saxons went into the fourth quarter leading 42-35. The Saxon lead was at least seven point the rest of the game. .r < £ The Saxons’ Victoria Tack puts up a jump shot during her team's 1-8 contest at Harper Creek High School Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin Hastings guard Kali Koning made ±ree of her four fourth-quarter free throws to keep the game out of reach. Springport led the ballgame 12-10 after one quarter, and had a slim lead throughout much of the second quarter until Darlin drained a three from the left side to put the Saxons in front 21-19 with 1:40 to play in the first half. Hewitt dished to Darling for another triple before the break and Hastings led 24-20 going into j .Mi J*.- New Hastings varsity girls' basketball coach Ben Wilson talks things over with his girls during their 1-8 ballgame at Haper Creek High School Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin -2^ ■ I I IP I • 'T 1^* BV I r '1 •i "9 •> •a. • J •r 1 If W' t 4 Si • i.’ • ft* >. R eC t CHURCH •V J* X T J •J L'B :J • J ■ T I V . *1 Sunday, December 22 - Wear Your Christmas Sweaters! I t 9:00 AM - Welcome Corners Campus 110:00 AM - Green Street Campus r.p hl Tuesday, December 24 - Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Featuring the Christmas Story in Scripture and Song 2:00 PM - Contemporary - including a Visit from Santa 11:00 PM - Traditional ~ including singing of your favorite Carols I* i- *I *1 Green Street Church is located in the Heart of Hastings for a Purpose! 209 West Green Street, Hastings For more info: office.greenstreetumc@gmail.com; or 269-945-9574 l. I It K: I‘ !■ '2 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/840/TheHastingsBanner_2024-12-26.pdf e3ff728b2ce3df4ad3f34db7d150da6a PDF Text Text INSIDE TODAY'S EDITION .1 1 ANNUAL HIKE IN YANKEE SPRINGS SET FOR JAN. 1 O r. V I .A E I FINALLY AT HOME, DK BOYS GET FIRST SAC CENTRAL WIN I i PAGE 8 PAGE 9 K THE HASTINGS devoted to BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 35 1 /I '’"GE3 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 SAUGATUCK STAYS PERFECT WITH WIN AT DELTON KELLOGG r 1 www.HastingsBanner.com the interests of BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 $1.50 Thursday, December 26, 2024 1 I I I I New Year’s Eve celebration returns for 1 Sth year in downtown Hastings next week Molly Macleod Editor Preparations are underway downtown as organizers prepare for the 15th annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Hastings. As always, the event is centered at the intersection of State and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings. Most of the action kicks off at 9 p.m., with Holly Trolley shuttles from the Holiday Inn Express to downtown running every half Devastating blaze destroys Hastings restaurant Editor 1 • •J 1 c I f I h 11 I; I ► HITTING THE RESET BUTTON: Lake Odessa council fails to select new village manager Molly Macleod A Hastings restaurant is no more after a devastating fire broke out Monday afternoon, just two days before the Christmas holi­ day. There were no injuries. The restaurant had opened at 11 a.m. that day. Hastings/BIRCH Fire Chief Mark Jordan told The Banner calls came in reporting a fire at Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon at 11:52 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Jordan was on the scene at 11:57 a.m. Upon arrival, Jordan said he no­ ticed heavy smoke coming from the northwest comer of the building. He imme­ diately called mutual aid. The fire spread quickly. See BLAZE on 2 food and many options to stay warm, including a fire pit and the warming tent. DJ Jon Anderson will host the night of celebration which features a special perfor­ mance by local musician Zach Franklin. The ball will drop at midnight, followed by a chorus of “Auld Lang Syne.” Readers can learn more about Hastings’s New Year’s Eve celebration in this weekend’s Reminder. hour between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Hastings event is a fami­ ly-friendly option for those hes­ itant to drive to the big city for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Much like with celebrations in larger cities like Los Angeles and New York, the night will conclude with a ball drop and light show. The new year will be ushered in with live music, dancing, fire dancer street performers, face painting, prizes, hot chocolate, Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * I <• * t < ’LWfe I V t J .w* I % I t I I c*? *k I •A. ' -L /• r • 3^. I t ■ I * J J f 1 % *z <*■ >t :r. I s 't c* I The Lake Odessa Village Council is hitting the reset button on its search for a new full-time vil­ lage manager after deciding not to hire either of the two finalists for the position at a special meeting Monday, Dec. 23. After a year-long search, the village council had whittled its choices down to two - Jered Ottenwess and Jeff Thornton - after interviewing three appli_ cants at a Dec. 10 special meeting. They were both invited back to meet village department heads and participate in roundtable discussions on Dec. 18. But, in reaching a consensus, none of the seven council members said they could support hiring either candidate during discussions Monday night. I’m inclined not to select either candidate,” said Trustee Roy Halfmann in kicking off council com­ ments at the meeting. “My recommendation would be to keep looking at this time.” Trustee Bob Green agreed. We need to get some more people to apply,” he said. Several council members commented that they were impressed by Ottenwess, who had stops as a 44T) 4 14* ** 4b IZmSS&9.« & a 1 .?%•> - I. (4 Smoke billows into the air as a fire rages at Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon in Hastings on Monday. Photos by Molly Macleod K* * ■ A ITP >• I T f See MANAGER on 3 I F’ r A:' 1 M 1 I V# —J" •? iTl r 1 y '■WOODflRED 9 A DjJ ( < •I .^4LOO* ■^> * »- <V’ Sa/' ’ s •w.* w • J s I. '^1 y .'■ 0 I t A 9 { r ■A w ) ■-MT* I % * — • ‘AT’ -- I ». c e *k I r f 7 » A Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon is no more after a fire destroyed the restaurant on Monday. Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan said the blaze likely broke out in the northwest corner of the restaurant on Monday. Photo provided Members of the Lake Odessa Village Council considered their options to restart their search for a new full-time village manager at a special meeting Monday. Dec, 23. after reaching a consensus to not hire either of the two finalists from their most recent search. The village has been without a permanent manager since December 2023. Photo by Dennis Mansfield b I ■IVIIII t ■04179 1101 4 17 9 110 19 » * « » s i .« t »» A Z-* « K L HAPPY \ Spend it here. Keep it here. » r* •f- X * s « ■ » A 1 r ■ -*7 1 —fc™ J«A FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! * ii al >»-4 * J t • fr SUBSCRIBE •MB u w «■» TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM u 4» WMA WHA YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE JW ♦ 4 A ♦ 4 • 4 ♦ I • . V SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. r \ i 1 v.A'T “12 u I 1 Wi L03m®32« *1*^' J I s.. <»W1E Mu’ 1 .w •r B THE HASTINGS BANNER , SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 r • I »« ' I' Group 3 J r �4 I. ■ r« I 1 a tti« i 'J r. f 2 Thoridoy, December 26, 2024 IH ••• I If. INFLATION. i* ,01 !n.t i f; f? uV J 1Jf f J I t 1 4 ' 1 u' 4 vv >5 f I- If A J I» J-J r ♦s I *4 it The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center works in tandem with many other organizations around the county to ensure that local kids get a memorable Christmas. This year, they did it in record numbers. The program, which welcomes qualifying parents Io come and shop through a complete inventory of age-appropriate toys and gifts, helped to serve 541 kids this year. Lani Forbes, executive director for the Barry Count) United Way and A »• > 9 < 9 f I 9 i * * i * V C * * r Members of the Youth Advisory Council pose for a photo after working to set up a room filled with toys and other Christmas gifts. The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center invited hundreds of parents to come and shop for gifts for their kids as part of the Toys for Barry County Kids program Photo provided *' > b 'ft ?I 1 7 'i « W,*; s z »1S iP 50 a .U il.org/ ntianff C0'< I COfl r . exchai?^^ Record number of kids served through Toys for Barry County Kids program I I. t IT’** Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer w 4.1 T ^'ke Staff members from the office of CongresiQun John Moqlenaar arc hosting meetihg times across the district next month]wheoj aintlkuertU can sit down IO discMrcp<^.0*<J^ arc c.xpertendng wiln a federal agency. Moolenaar's office is offering help to constituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available locally in the coming weeks in Hastings and Sunfield. On Tuesday. Jan. 21. staff will be available al the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lalerlhal day, Moolenaar staff will be available at the Hastings Public Library. 227 East State Street from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings can call Moolenaar’s office al 616-528-7100, or visit Moolenaar. Housc.gov to receive assistance with their issue. V » » An"'^ < MT 1 5 L- 4 Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance ...10 DRlWMERe DRUMMING r EIGirr PIPCRC PIPING.- m FIVE IflRDS IH -“J 5 WWW HosHngsBonner com BANNER •7 mr Volunteer Center, has highlighted how the number of families that utilize the program has been on a steady increase, a trend that was more pronounced following the COVID-19 pandemic, which ushered in a turbulent economic . time. This year was no di fferenl, either, as it signified a major jump from the 509 kids served last year. The United Way prides itself on not turning away any families that qualify, and it didn’t have to do so this year, either. c» Thanks to generous cash donations, we have stayed fully stocked through­ out the program/’ Forbes said. will ni«‘ r .fil and lecei'^» Ife are using III ctjviw'ts caep« I J J piaum, fete jLiiis'SS Su?2: ' fikeFjcdoi Sheriff’s office investigating disappearance of Nashville resident Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The Eaton County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the reported disap­ pearance ofa 42-year-oId Nashville resident, stating detectives believe the individual could be the victim of “foul play.” According to ECSO officials, deputies re­ sponded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on ’ he 4000 block of Michigan Road on Dec. 11. It was determined the vehicle belonged to Gregory Brian Pennington, 42, ofNashvilie. And, on Dec. 12, Pennington was reported missing, according to a post on the ECSO’s Facebook page. “The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office De­ tective Bureau is currently investigating Pennington’s disappearance and suspect that foul play may be involved,” the post stated. NEWSPAPER DEADLINES Pennington was believed to be last seen Nov. 14 in the Vermontville area, including Chester Township, He is described as 6-fool-2 and weighing 230 pounds \Yith brown Khir, blue eyes and wearing glasses. ECSO Capt. Robert Block confirmed last week, Dec. 18, that detectives are continuing to look into Pennington’s disappearance but could not comment further as it is an ongoing investigation. “We’re not releasing anything on (the in­ vestigation) yet,” Block said. “Our detective bureau is working on it. If anyone knows anything (regarding Pennington’s whereabouts), please call us,” he added. Persons with information related to the in­ vestigation are encouraged to contact ECSO Detective Heather Stefan by calling 517-5435486 or via email athstefan@eatoncounty.org. Or, they may contact the department’s tipline at 517-543-5433 orcrimetips@eatoncounty,org. MANAGER ■*4 Monday at 4:00 pm The Hastings City Council is one step closer to having a full board soon after the new year begins. Council members voted to schedule a workshopmeetingon Monday, Jan. 27,at 6 p.m. At the meeting, interested parties will interview for the open Third Ward seat on the council. The council hopes to select its new member on that date. Abby Taylor was elected in November Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm Banner Tuesday at Noon Reminder Wednesday at Noon Sun & News I t 'v 2 I 14 I « I » s^sKidiita tssb’ivJsfipaitscl . Jiff - 4 T A 4 W| —' wi'aissjiigiin-eh' f <1. u■»* ^y’****-• wfcMT* . ~>jtiHLaw,ei ■■ I totJRIilppj t «<4k 1 3s. »V|| The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a Nashville man, Gregory Brian Pennington, Photo provided to serve as one of the two Third Ward council members. She beat out fellow chaliengerCharlesHertzlerto win outgo­ ing council member Don Bowers’s seat. Despite winning the election, a recent residency change disqualified Taylor from the seat. Council members must reside in the wards they are elected to represent. Taylor had moved out of the Third Ward. The vacancy will begin at the start of the new year. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. Group * L > L. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Wednesday at Noon » srm IS KI- Smoke could be seen for miles on Monday after a fire destroyed Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon. ' Group Your Community Connection !) 129156-533 *ia Time to c » BLAZE » » ‘’‘I* S**-;*, I Continued from Page 1 Molly Macleod Editor :asi»jiasJ iTSCFfli^^ z City council schedules Jan. 21 workshop to fill empty seat Advisor I Jordan said, likely originating in the northwest comer of the building. Around I p.m.onMonday,beforefire crews were able to enter the building, | the restaurant’s roof collapsed. The restaurant, located on Whitmore Road in Hastings, had recently undergone remodeling. The steel roof and ceilings made it hard for firefighters to get to the fire in the attic, Jordan said. Excavators were called to the scene to assist tearing off the heavy steel to get to the fire inside the walls and attic. The building is a total loss. Seven departments assisted Hastings/BlRCH FD with the call, with mutual aid coming in as far as'wayland and Caledonia, Jordan said Other Barry County fire departments assisted with the call as well. Over 100,000 gallons of water were pumped to the fire, with 10 water tenders being utilized. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. 3 relii » *5 * » }' u 1 *4 Ol a ■ n * ^5'6’1.^ •> t »» i . N t-J O'?* s J s Hh TTHE HASTINGS BANNER *» »T *1 (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy Hastings, Ml 49058 I CONTACT US I advertising EDITORIAL !i nKnacleod®mjhomepaper.com 269-945-9554 WWW bastingsbanner.com Group one at 1 rMR 1 delivery questions I ! ^'''ciJ*ai'on@hastingsbanner,com .' , , Rick Burrough, President Molly Macleod. Editor i Thfc n THif" com and community engagement specialist Wes Smith, Group Publisher available from the Ad Dept., CLASSIFIED ADS I cl3ssif(edads@hasiingsbanner i Jennie Yonker jyonker@mihomepaper.com i il^S*^**Hastings Banner is subject to the rnnfr'art"^ fal® b^rd or advertising “ i Hastings. 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Single Copy............... ...................... $1.50 a 1° '“Ponse. See.or the Opinion Page tor coZfl nioZa ' * I w ’"d our leMers policy Snr~M *'••**• ^ial M AMOCU* Oa w * ■ ■ Copyright 2024 02024 Jams Media. LLC Ail Rights Reserved Prmled in the U S. ♦ • t r » ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ » / « M'S. : �IK www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 26, 2024 3 Annual hike in Yankee Springs set for Jan. 1 Karen Turko-EbrighI contributing Writer k W' J. V '4 'Hl Co u • /< / .4 , I t A Jane Norton remembers the first time she Ieda group through the scenic ChiefNoonday Chap­ ter of the North Country Trail (NCT) in Yankee Springs on New Year’s Day 13 years ago. And, for Norton, showing others the beauty of the outdoors is effortless. Though, little did she know the free event would keep growing or that she would become the Chief Noonday Chapter president and the hiking committee chairwoman. Norton is currently the president of the NCT chapter and leads the chapter’s hike committee. “Chief Noonday (CND) was asked to help with the first hike,” Norton said. “After that first year, they asked if CND could take over the organizing. ”1 was on the hike committee, so that was how I got involved,” she added. “It’s a great way to spend New Year’s Day.” Last year, more than 140 people joined the hike on New Year’s Day, according to orga­ nizers. The Chief Noonday Chapter is responsible for 120 miles of the NCT, a 4,800-mile-Iong hiking trail part of the National Trail System maintained under the National Park Service. 4^ The committee plans a hike each month, spreading the locations around so we cover all three of our counties, including Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Barry, as well as getting them in or close to our trail towns which have a special relationship between the NCT and the community,” Norton said. She added that the trail towns and the NCT work together lo draw hikers to local businesses, such as restaurants, campgrounds and supply shops in the towns, resulting in a mutual benefit. To start this year’s event, at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, hikers are set to gather at the Long Lake Outdoor Center at 10370 Gun Lake Road in Middleville. The event is free, but participants are asked to sign their names for a head count. The hike starts at 11 a.m. The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail currently has 568 members who support the NCT by joining the North Country Trail Association. An annual individual mem­ bership usually costs $40 but persons interested in joining on the day of the Shoe Year’s Day Hike will receive a $10 discount. Membership funds support the Chief Noon­ day Chapter of the NCT, which helps maintain the mowing equipment, the chapter’s newslet­ ter, purchase lumber for the boardwalk and print brochures placed at the trailheads. Persons may visit northcountrytrail.org/ events/cnd-010125/ for detailed information A I I. 1 V ' f V « ♦ .A I !■ ”1^ MW f 4 ’ • >k «' 4 * I J t -L> MU s™ I <\‘ w* * I • 1 -I 1 lJI 1 \ , f Jane Norton, Ken Baker, Mikaela Wyatt and Dana Walker (!-r) hike in the woods at the Chief Noonday Trail in Yankee Springs. See HIKE on 4 I Courtesy photo Middleville council mulls digital solution to enhance communication with residents r * A A A I T ■ I I 4 t V AJ Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer *3 ( V. K A <■ 'I >, The Middleville Village Council tabled a decision on whether or not to leverage a digital platform to enhance its communication with constituents, but not before lengthy discussions that underscored the plight of many local governments. During its nearly two-hour, regularly scheduled council meeting on Dec. 17, one of the agenda items was to consider contracting with San Francisco-based tech company Rep’d to produce person­ alized video messages for constituents that would help to explain various con- r* 131 ) Yf. . "»£?'■ i .1: seti * % t '‘^ailis )X V.b J nJ, w ■> M’7 I 9 I cepts of Middleville’s government and do away with any misinformation that may be wafting around. With the tagline “humanizing local government,” the technology makes it easy for any government official to script, record and share videos that address questions or requests for information from constituents. The technology also leverages arti­ ficial intelligence to help spread this information, as well. Rep’d would be im­ plemented within Middleville’s website, where residents could ask questions and be prompted with these videos. With an ever-increasing need for 1 MANAGER I I Continued from Page 1 I I I * < municipal manager including at Traverse City and Ishpeming, during his interviews. But there were also concerns over a February 2015 arrest, when officers reportedly found him apparently drunk and displaying erratic and violent behavior after responding to a 911 call. Ottenwess later resigned from his position as Traverse City manager and was sentenced in a Grand Traverse County court to two years proba­ tion after pleading no contest to the charges. “But it was 10 years ago,” Green said. “(However) it still sticks in my mind a little.” Trustee Martha Yoder was unable to attend Monday’s meeting but Village President Karen Banks read an email from the trustee during the proceed­ ings. According to Banks, Yoder stated she didn’t believe some local residents would be open to giving Ottenwess a second chance and did not want to put the candidate in what might be a negative situation. She also stated she believed Thornton was “not a good fit.” Like Ottenwess, Thornton has also served in a managerial capacity over his career. At one point, the two had overlapping tenures as managers at neighboring communities - Negaunee and Ishpeming - in the Upper Peninsula. Thornton last held such a leadership position with the Village of Caledonia, where he and his family still reside, from 2019 to April of this year, when he agreed to a separation agreement and stepped down from his roles as manager, village clerk and director of the Department of Public Works. Without naming either candidate. Trustee Terri Cappon said she could have been “persuaded on one” but didn’t believe that individual was an “exact fit” for what village leaders wanted. “I just can’t say ‘yes’ to either one at this time,” she said. “There was not an overwhelming green light,” added Trustee Ben DeJong. And council members did not want to feel restricted to choosing either Ottenwess or Thornton. “We said we wouldn’t settle,” said Trustee Michael Brighton. “We’ve done that in the past. I want unanimous (support) across the board. 1 want department heads to be the same way.” Banks agreed that council members were “not on fire” about either candi- « I ' M > V >• V F 'S ps*' i 1 I 5'WC(v3 be 566(1 0^ g; s Wood^Tted M. BLAZE , 1 L ! itrujsJaKDl of te ImW Jap. .;es seal hI CT**'' liKi 1/1830 i iocaiHl M 4^ die file’** : fti to assist tef? J I - ■ .J I I f 4 -» J• ? :l ’ * X -As /• * > ,r » ■ * k. 4^ K ■ t I 'I I* 4 •* of** J10 tl* I !K5> I r 4 'W - z 9T 4 date and that was “not good for any­ body.” “We’ve got to get this right,” Halfmann added. “We’ve got to get this right this time. 5^ So, rather than selecting to hire a vil­ lage manager, council members agreed to focus on starting a new search. DeJong said one starting point might be talking with village department heads to get their input on what they’d like to see in a new boss, with the council later agreeing to tentatively schedule a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. “What are we asking for (in a man­ ager)?” added Brighton, “^at is get­ ting us ‘B’ candidates and not the ‘A’ candidates?” “I don’t know if by just reposting that anything changes.” Guetschow said, in reposting the vacancy, the council could consider increasing the proposed salary for the position, which was listed at $100,000 for a qualified candidate, or such ideas as waiving requirements for the indi­ vidual to live within 20 miles of the village. But, he added a bigger issue in luring a new manager to Lake Odessa could be just a lack of applicants and having to compete with other municipalities for the top candidates. “Part of it is low supply,” Guetschow said. “There’s just not a lot of good, stellar candidates out there. It’s just slim pickings out there right now.” Council members requested that Guetschow reach out to any contacts he might know who could assist in a new search. “We might want to look at a different administrative model,” Banks added. There’s more than one way to do this.” Lake Odessa has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023 after village council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger, who was hired in May of that year. The parting of the ways occurred a week after council members held a special meeting to discuss Geiger’s first job evaluation. The council then nearly hired a new manager this summer when the position as the village’s top administrator was offered to Jacob VanBoxel, the director of planning and neighborhood services in Coldwater at the time, in June. Village council members were set to approve a negotiated contract with VanBoxel in July. Bui, the council failed to approve the agreement by a 3-2 vote against, with two members absent. exchanging information digitally, local governments across the country are constantly in search of digital tools that will meet residents where they are and keep them infonned. Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg said that the village reached out to Rep’d and received a presentation about the digital platform. “There are a lot of communities that are using this, specifically Traverse City and there are other communities in Michigan that are using it,” Stolsonburg told the board. Trustee Tracy Gillhespy asked why a platform like Rep’d would be needed instead of a free, out-of-the-box solution like Facebook. Stolsonburg said the di Terence is in the Financial k •>1 b' / • k * 1. »* Andrew Cove, AAMS^“ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 0 ir 1 I. *» . •' •j- r. * J ) fc Provided by the Bany County offices of Edward Jones Member SlPC J 1 FOCUS® > f A assistance Rep’d provides in the produc­ tion of professional videos and getting those messages out there, especially for a bare-bones village staff that doesn’t necessarily have hours of free time to produce such content. A subscription for Rep’d would cost $500 forthe first three months and$ 1,000 a month after. “I’m going to be honest, Craig, that sounds like a lot of money for something that is a want and not a need,” Trustee Makenzi Peters said. I would rather see you develop that skill where there is one-on-one, in-theoffice contact with the community as our village manager, not some outfit in California or someplace else,” Trustee See MIDDLEVILLE on 4 I f Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Time to consider a business retirement plan? Ifyou’re a business owner, and business owners with PLE IRA is easy to set up and you’re always thinking about no full-time employees other maintain, but while it may be the days ahead. What can I than themselves or a spouse. advantageous for your em­ do to boost sales in the next You may even be able to ployees, it’s less generous year? What trends should choose a Roth option for to you, in terms of allowable I be watching? What's the your 401{k), which allows contributions, than an own­ forecast for my industry? But you to make after-tax con­ er-only 401 (k) or a SEP-I RA. there’s one element of the fu­ tributions that can grow tax In 2024, you could contribute ture you might be overlook­ ing: your retirement plan. free. In 2024, the combined up to $16,000 to a SIMPLE IRA, or $19,500 ifyou are 50 Consider these advantages employee and employer contribution limit was $69,000, of establishing a retirement or $76,500 for those 50 or plan for your business: older. 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In a light labor mar­ or 100% of their average tax free, provided you (and compensation for the previ­ your employees) are at least ket, you'll want to employ ous three highest consecutive 59'/: and have had your ac­ all the advantages you can lo allract and keep good em­ ployees — and a relirement calendar years. count at least five years. If you have To learn more about these just a few employees or are and other business retirement plan can help. self-employed with no em­ plans, you might want Io con­ • Yoit can gain tax bene­ ployees, you may want to tact a financial professional. fits. Your conlribulions to a But don’t wail too long—the retirement plan — on behalf consider an SEP IRA. In 2024, your contribution lim- of yourself and your employ­ it was 25% of your salary or sooner you start preparing for your retirement — and help­ ees — can be lax deductible. Plus, you can gel tax credits $69,000, whichever was less. ing your employees plan for The percentage of your sala­ for starting a new plan. ry you contribute to your SEP Here are some retirement plans to consider: • Owner-only 401(k) — This plan is available to self-employed individuals « lar, up to 3% of their salaries. accumulate the resources you will need to enjoy life as a • SEP IRA - 4 » I theirs — the better. This article was written IRA is the same percentage by Edward Jones for use by of your eligible employees' your local Edward Jones Ei- salaries you must contribute nancial Ad\’isor. I I to their SEP IRAs. • SIMPLE IRA ASIM- <!• ♦ ♦ 9 f k f 5*" .4 ¥ * >' J •9 . * If r t / "y I ^1 f < 0 r ♦♦ .4 k * I 1 �* J 1 4 BUILDING BRANDS he other night my husband and I tried a new restaurant for dinner. The entire experience was great. The place is cozy, the holiday ddcor was charm­ ing, the food was delicious and the service was some of the best we’ve had. What real­ ly stuck with us, however, is how the experienced ended. Because we got a late start on dinner, we were one of just two couples left near closing time. This happens to us often given our schedule and 99% of the time when our server approaches to clear our plates he or she brings a bill or asks if we’re ready for a bill. This evening as the waiter gathered our (clean!) plates instead of asking about the bill, he asked us if we wanted another drink. He was clearly an experi­ enced waiter and knew that two working stiffs at 9 p.m. on a Monday weren't likely to have another, especially as the place was clearing out, but he asked anyway. That small act struck me. Instead of feel­ ing like a burden, or feeling rushed, we were made to feel welcomed, like we could have had two more and he would www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 26, 2024 .1 * rt” This holiday season be sure to wrap up each interaction with a bow said that proper clo­ have happily served sure of a meeting us. It was a such a “is more often than great way to end w not the missing link an already positive between meetings experience. and impact.” That The interaction article defines clo­ got me thinking sure as ensuring the how our team ends group has “align­ EMILY interactions with ment, clarity on next customers. We focus CASWELL ecaswell© steps, and awareness so much in business mihomepaper.com for the value creat­ and branding about conversation starters, ed.” Here are some tips from but when is the last time we that same article on how to paid any attention to how we achieve closure, ensuring you close each interaction? I can't wrap up each interaction with tell you how many times I’ve a bow this holiday season and gotten in my car after a client beyond. interaction worried I’ve said Check for completion: something idiotic as I made K efore a meeting wraps simsmall talk walking out the ply ask the group is every door. thing each member wanted to In addition to not looking cover was covered. like a fool, ending a client Check for alignment; interaction especially a Ensure everyone in the meet­ formal meeting — properly ing is OK with where dis­ ensures that the work put in cussion topics ended up, and during the interaction doesn't if not, find a solution. From go to waste. As we find our­ the HBR article, “If someone selves in the season of many can’t live with the decisions holiday networking events, being made in the meeting, or year-end recap meetings and the potential outcome of those new year planning meetings 1 decisions, you need to ask that went looking for advice. A Harvard Business Review person what it would take to get him or her on board.” (HBR) article on the topic M 'X lift •B Agree on next steps: This is the second best tip in my opinion, as this is where the real impact begins. From the article, “Progress depends on clearly stating what you will do by when and asking others to do the same. To maintain the momentum of any project, nail down specific commit­ ments and deadlines, and then follow up often.” Reflect on the value of what you accomplished: This step acknowledges the work accomplished in the meeting. End with a compliment: This tip came from View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith when I shared the topic of this week’s column with him. I believe this is the best tip for wrapping up any interaction. The HBR article had a similar piece of advice, but 1 like Smith’s take better. He said ending with a com­ pliment is great, but only if the compliment is sincere and specific. Instead of saying to a client, “I enjoy working with you,” say “I enjoy working with you, because you always hit our deadlines.” Keep in mind, while the above is great advice for A * I those of us who work in an office setting, I still believe the ultimate way to end any interaction is by offering your customer another drink or bet­ ter yet dessert. How do you wrap up client interactions? Email me at ecaswelK^mihomepaper. com to share your best tips. Happy Holidays! Emily Caswell is the brand manager for ^/E FT Group, the branding divi­ sion of y^iew Newspaper Group. She is a 2004 grad­ uate of Michigan State University's journalism school. She first worked as an editorial intern for The (Lapeer) County Press in 2001 and 2002 and later as a reporter for Lapeer Area View and The County Press from 2008-09. Caswell was a staff reporter for The Lansing State Journal's NOISE pub­ lication and wrote a popular column for the daily news­ paper. She later served as the publications director at a boutique brand and publish­ ing agency in Lansing, before returning to View Newspaper Group in her current role in 2014. <: t » ' 4 4k t9 I rAf(lOn^tA.lf3d^ I I ..J T«' 1 ! -y V At jg 5 -/I 8^. £ >J Conof J • ■!i S«*35 rXv ft r r< ■d.y ‘ I ■a $ ft4 / Delton VFW post hosts annual rock-n-roll circus Dec. 28 V»' w. *• r Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer Memories of his dad surface as Mike Madill sets the stage for the annual Shorty’s Rock-N-Roll concert on Dec. 28 at Delton VFW Post 422. “It is called Shorty’s Rock-N-Roll Cir­ cus because it is in memory of my father, Navy veteran Frank Shorty Madill, who passed away in 2006,” Madill said. “He was a Korean War veteran.” Madill is the post’s chaplain. He also plays bass guitar in the local band, The Stranded Hobos. Doors open to the free event at 5 p.m., starting witii dinner. The bands start at 7 p.m. and run until 11:45 p.m. at the VFW post lo­ cated at 10353 Stoney Point Drive in Delton. The event is named after the Rolling Stones’Rock-N-RoIlCircus created in 1968. “Shorty’s Rock-N-Roll Circus has always been a fun event,” Madill said. “The first one was in the summer of2004 at my house. It was a trial run. “When a couple of our friends were home from California during the holidays, we decided to do one in December 2004.” Madill said, when the event started over 20 years ago, the VFW was “kind of close-minded” and would not allow bands. But his dad and buddy, Terry Hairing, rented the hall so he and his friends could play music. The hall rental fee was dropped because MIDDLEVILLE Continued from Page 3 Richard Hamilton said. “I’m sure these people are very good and use AI and everything else but I think we know a lot about our own community. We just have to learn how to get the message out.” Richardson said that one-on-one communication and more analog methods, such as posting messages in the newspaper, would suffice. Trustee John Osterbaan, who is also a long-time resident of the village, did acknowledge that younger residents do often prefer more accessible methods for information exchange where they don’t have to call or stop into theoffice. President Kevin Smith spoke in fa­ vor of such digital solutions and said it would be a valuable marketing tool for the village. “What we get on social media is we have people in the community that post questions or assumptions of what’s happening in the village or government without knowing the true story or what’s going on so there is a lot of misinformation from folks that gets out there,” Smith said. He also pointed to the fact that few, if any, local government positions come with the available time to produce pro­ fessional messaging to constituents. “When they invented the phone, everyone said The telegraph is fine.’ When they invented the internet, they said Television is fine. ’ Now as we con­ tinue to move forward, we’re finding ways and tools to expand on the ability for the people who don’t have the time to answer every question on the phone or email (to do so),” Smith said. “Leveraging social media is diffi­ cult,” he added. “It’s an art and it’s the event was a big success, he added. Post Commander Bruce Campbell invites everyone to come and wind down December at Shorty’s Circus, Delton’s last big event of the year. “Shorty Madill was a very popular and much-appreciated veteran in the Delton area. Many people come as a way of remembering Shorty,” Campbell said. “If you didn’t know Shorty, it’s still an enjoy­ able and memorable event. With four very popular bands, it makes for a great night of fiiendship, dancing, andreminiscingabout the year that is quickly passing.” Fourbands will take center stage, includ­ ing The Stranded Hobos at 7 p.m., followed by Daves at 8 p.m., Burke Devlin at 9 p.m. and, lastly, Joshua closes the night. Canteen manager Dusty Morgan of VFW Post 422 Auxiliary will serve the ever-popular bowls for $8. Regular canteen food will also be available to purchase throughout the evening. “We are still raising money for our air conditioning fund,” Campbell said. “Money raised will be put into the gener­ al fund to handle unforeseen expenses.” The VFW Auxiliary will also run a 50-50 raffle during the evening. “I think the circus has become a tra­ dition in Delton. People look forward to it every year. It’s time to step out after Christmas,” Madill said. “Not everyone likes to go out on New Year’s Eve. The something that Craig advises his staff not to engage at all (on), which in turn leaves a vacuum and in a vacuum, people make up whatever they want to make up and they ’ 11 go on and spew that on social medial erroneously.” Council members agreed to further look into the Rep’d’s offering of ser­ vices to guide a future decision on the matter. Some other village business included; —The village council voted to adopt the fiscal year 2025 budget and millage rates. The budget was reviewed at the Nov. 26 council meeting and the millage rate will sit at 12.3878 mills (10.5 mills for operations and 1.8878 for highway) with no Headlee rol Iback expected in 2025. — Steven Baldry was appointed to the village’s zoning board of appeals to fill an unexpired term that is set to expire on April 30,2025. However, the village temporarily suspended the open board/committee/council positions policy to appoint him to the board for a term that will instead expire on Anril 30,2028. — Trustee Makenzi Peters was tapped to serve as the village’s presi­ dent pro tempore for a term that began on Dec. 17 and extends to Nov. 19, 2025. The position acts as a backup for the village president. Peters will take on President Kevin Smith’s role in his absence. As stated in an update on special projects around the village, construction has begun on the Mid-Villa Flats project. Contractors closed Town Center Drive -y to complete a sewer and water main connection. Once these connections are complete, the majority of the work will be completed on the private property of the Mid-Villa Flats development. circus can fill that void.” Although there will be no charge for Shorty’s Circus, donations are appreciated. “We hope you will comb your hair, dust off your dancing shoes, put on your cleanest dirty shirt, and come to the “V” as we say goodbye to 2024,” Campbell added. Madill served in the active-duty U.S. Army for four years in Germany in the 1980s. Then, he joined the Air National Guard for 28 years at two different bases in Michigan, one in Battle Creek and one in Alpena. Campbel! is a Vietnam combat vet­ eran who was severely injured during battle. He also serves as a Barry County commissioner. t < 9 5 iH I <r 'll ♦» t ? 4 9f » I I 11212 1 I •2' MP > ^•,*^ ' ‘ ypTi HIKE Continued from Page 3 on the Shoe Year’s Day Hike event. Like Norton, incoming chapter pres­ ident Eric Longman volunteered the first year of the Shoe Year’s Day hike. The hike has become an annual tra­ dition for the Chief Noonday Chapter. It began as a program through the DNR at State Parks in Michigan to start the New Year. “I was asked that first year to help with guided hikes on New Year’s Day at Yankee Springs State Park,” Long­ man said. The Shoe Year’s Day event continues to draw a crowd of hikers and has be­ come a tradition for family and friends. Last year, more than 140 people laced up their shoes to join the event, making it the biggest crowd yet. One of those friends of the Chief Noonday North Country Trail is John, aka JP Pitale. Pitale has wood-cutting skills and is certified to use a chainsaw to clean up the trees along the North Country Trail. Plus, he has time after retiring over a decade ago. “When I retired in 2012 from carry­ ing mail, I wanted to get involved in j giving something back bigger than me. The NCT is much bigger than me,” Pi­ tale said. “I’ve been cutting and healing with wood since 1983. It’s volunteer work for the trail.” Pitale is one of five sawyers that can cut trees anywhere on the NCT and is certified to use his chainsaw to clear trees on the pathway. Before his involvement started about seven years ago with the Yankee Springs Shoe Year Day Hike and ffie Chief Noonday North Country Trail, Pitale carved a deep history of national hikes. Pitale hiked the Grand Canyon in 1982. It was his first big hike, he said. “I hiked the Adirondacks about a mile and a half up the mountain in up­ state New York. It was up a fire tower, and it was all rock,” Pitale said. “We got to the top and you could see the Hudson River in three states. That was quite a feat.” Pitale hiked in Zion National Park, Capitol Reefs and the Arches National Park in Utah. Pitale also spanned the Allegheny National Forest trails in Pennsylvania and recently covered ground hiking in the Upper Peninsula in St. Ignace. Another avid hiker, Steve Meering, joins Pitale. Two years ago, Meering joined the Chief Noonday Trail on New Year’s Day after discovering he’d been hiking in the area with family and friends for the past 40 years. “The New Year’s Day hike gives you a chance to meet fellow hikers you V<* > > 4I \ 9ir •' J I i i lioms Dwald Ibisw r J r 4* 6 1 '3 w ' -<it3Ri4 I I •'‘^4se I, < s ? T I il '4M w»w ■ *wm M r\ 1 ' -■'• J ^5 3*^'5 I - 3 * i1 SC5W; ; r •l t.' •4^5 f u * *5^ h» i » i f.' w 1 f ) •l The hike has a lot of great energy to it as everyone gathers at the Long Lake Outdoor Center,” Irving said. “We take a group photo and then everyone chooses their short or longer distance and a group to hike with. Each group has a leader and a sweep at the end. “If you’re new to following the blue blazes of the NCT, this is a fun and safe introduction.” The blue blazes are blue paint stripes '4 A '» % I t K ( •k ; X u *.4 1 w *!* ‘^1 * • I on some trees to help guide hikers. Last year, a woman struggled to keep up, and some CND members stayed with her as the group advanced so she could finish her hike,” Irvine said. “It was wonderful to see.” To find out more about the North Country Trail, visit the website al northcountrytrail.org/ If there’s enough snow, snowshoes and crosstk f 1 are options on the trail, but participants must pro­ vide their equipment. Individuals . liiuiviuuais are 1 Jo. A Sd |«lft ;-iSf 4« e r. 4* may not have any other opportunity to meet,” Meering said. “You meet the best people in the world, all coming together to start the New Year by step­ ping forward into the New Year. “Positive, happy people coming to­ gether signal a positive, happy, healthy start into the new year and a positive, happy, healthy forward step into the future,” he added. The Long Lake Outdoor Center in Yankee Springs is a large log lodge with a roaring fire before and after the hikes. Here, hikers can mingle and enjoy a hot drink with family and fiiends. “I enjoy hiking the North Country Trail any time of the year and any time of the night or day; it’s a great place and great time to think and walk, and a place to walk and not think about anything,” Meering said. Joyce Irvine, secretary of the North Country Trail Chief Noonday Chapter. She and her husband are members of the NorthCountry Trail Association. (NCTA) and enjoy volunteering at the event “This hike is a way to kickstart your New Year’s resolutions from day one. It’s close to where we live and great timing after all the hubbub of the hol­ idays,” Irvine said. “It’s always fun to see over 100 hikers enjoying the beauty of Yankee Springs State Recreation Area together.” Dogs on leashes are welcome to join the hike. Two guided hikes will be offered-a shorter 2-mile hike and a longer 4-mile event. If there is enough snow, a snowshoe hike will only be offered.' A • • .0 I • n •S 1 ttb < k, Ik * 1 * * * , » * X ss -S < 1 I'' > ' 4, % s ' 00-mile chal1“ miles on the unng2025. Aparticipant could hike one mile a hundred times. It’s an honor system Md no proof is needed. A patch and certificate am _______ are awarded at completion. ♦ ♦ 4 s*w ♦ ♦ f r *1 I t 1.L i‘AU �A r. * r 5k A 1 ' "16h S I'' ' '' X ^^2^2^JjastingsBanner. com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 26, 2024 5 I 1 OBITUARIES 'Qs, VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANMFr S.\S5' *■ Anne Marie Humphrey Anne Marie Humphrey, remember her as one who age 99, of Delton, Ml, I consistently encouraged being passed away peacefully on on one’s best behavior. December 20.2024, just Anne is survived by her three weeks shy of her children. Karri (Tom) Wood, 100th birthday. She was the Jeanne (Skip) Burger, sixth of eight children born r Bill (Mary) Humphrey: to Joseph F. and Katherine grandchildren, Andrea (Mark), K i (Shutic) Nicksic on January e Les (Heather), Jill, Carolin 17.1925, in New Lisbon, ■ (Jon). Katie (Joel), Craig Wisconsin. Anne's long (Bonnie), Marc (Kathrin), and fruitful life was marked by her Naeole (Josh), Angelia (Rob), Corrie unwavering dedication to her family, her (Shawn): great grandchildre, Alana, faith, and her many passions. Jacob, Alexandrea, Graham, Estella, Anne’s life was rich with love and Kali, Riley, June, Deacon, Darby, Jayden, laughter, shared with her loving husband Alyssa, Anna. Jack, Garrett, Rein, Cole, of 75 years, James Humphrey, whom Peyton, Roxanne. Grady, Grant, Piper, she met while he was stationed at Ricky (Jada), Zachary: great-great Camp McCoy and later married on grandchildren. Frankie, Kotton, Addilynn, September 16,1944. Together they Alijah, Amaylia; sisters-in-law, Aline had four children, 10 grandchildren, 24 Humphrey. Grace Neubecker; many great-grandchildren, and five great-great nieces and nephews. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by A proud 1942 graduate of New Lisbon her dear husband, Jim; son, Steve High School in New Lisbon, Wl, Anne (Ruthann) Humphrey: siblings, Mary built a career as a dedicated secretary (Hugh) Phillips, Helen Henry, Sophie at Gibson Guitar for 18 years until her Drunasky, Katherine Nicksic, Stephen retirement in 1977. Her work ethic and (Gwen) Nicksic, John (Peggy) Nicksic, camaraderie were unparalleled and Joe (June) Nicksic; in-laws, Francis fondly remembered by her colleagues. (Art) Richards, Agnes (Bob) Rein, Mary Anne’s zest for life was evident in Williams, Edna (Dick) Corrigan, Jack her diverse interests. She was an avid Neubecker, Bob (Velma) Humphrey, vegetable and flower gardener, always George (Anne) Humphrey, Henry canning her endless bounty. She Humphrey, Phillip Humphrey. also was a graceful dancer, a lover of Relatives and friends may meet with crossword puzzles and a good game of Anne’s family on Friday, Dec. 27,2024 euchre, and an insatiable reader. from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Anne was an active member of St. Funeral Home followed by a rosary Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton and prayer service at 6 p.m.M. A mass of the Catholic Daughters of America. She loved her community and was a proud Christian burial will take place at St. volunteer of the Crop Walk, Food Bank, Ambrose Catholic Church on Saturday, Delton Friends, and the American Red Dec. 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment Cross. will take place at Fort Custer National Before the internet, she was known Cemetery at a later date. for being a walking encyclopedia about Memorial contributions may be spelling, diction, and plants. She also made to the Delton VFW, Woodlawn became a local legend for her rhubarb Meadows, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and raspberries. For years, she could or St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. often be found walking down Bever Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. Road with her dear friend, Evelyn . com to share a memory or to leave a Jensen. Anne’s family will fondly condolence message for Anne’s family. r I* lulled > nt*' S' VUki •t.l . «C.28 * ! .*« inti” I k * iS* 1» Wand «8iebiY was* '■'I- ^nsiMer. fW. A hike ■ . "^“liivcanjiis Rilh'lo I Meeringiai-j ’'^^1 frODPS): 1 21^ aiij. M W the B'lanlin^ fciittChief.WQqa liapp):iybZ 3: r-ix:; t? Morris Donald Madsen Morris Donald Madsen, age 4 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2024. ( He was born August 14, I 1941 in Greenville, Ml the A son of Donald C. and Helen L. (Robinson) Madsen, Morris was a member of Bedford Bible Church for 30 years and a member of Christ the King I PCA church in Hastings, Ml for 10 years. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. Morris worked at Hasting Aluminum Products, Coning Glass, and Eaton Corporation where he medically retired due to Multiple Sclerosis: upon which time he participated in clinical research of the disease. He will be most remembered for his love of the Lord through Bible reading, witnessing, and volunteering. Morris enjoyed traveling with family, hunting, riding motorcycles, visiting his grandchildren, and watching NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Aloma Madsen; daughter, Denise (Erin) YanheSpnngisablsite ■Issaibibfayerlolielp aroarina&ebefofEaalafe&lies. itpfaiBesiK.VeiYafjDa)' Here.iencaniiiiD®Ifad5wita "lU-UUUUftBUU.K)* 1E4I ukik.uiftkuwuuuufikOiiHRHiu i। I r*- k * ^ikDNR fiiture; he added. * Ssfte in Mifae satis IkLonaUeOiiiHtffiiEi yds Sf® Sate Pai" L®g- j '1 ajo)' hibg liie Naili C®; IkSKytff^Ds'f^’^ctoliiiD^ TralmtiiDeoftfKjaraftl®®: IC£Si ri iL bl :2 i > ♦ 7 ffliSSiitibrW'ffllWi MlsraiwJ: aBJJSafflWWj »• I « isifScnnil.'H- Ik ’J* X n aeadteliislffliiit .JgeisuJj'lobtW!®; KwYear'sBol**^-* live aal pen X 1 ** * V• jgLderJJd said Il's MS of Yanltee Sj^ < ►— s’Lic.r''* .53:^ Sue Ellen Randall Sue Ellen Randall passed Gilding and Ann Winans, and away peacefully on December her daughte, Charlotte Jean 21,2024, in Charlotte, Ml. Randall. She was born on April 22, She is survived by her >4 1948, in Hastings, Ml, the husband, Asa E. Randall Ilf; daughter of the late John her son, Asa E. (LaRhonda) r L> Edward and Norma Jean Randall IV; grandchildren. (Bidelman) Hickey. Alex (Liberty) Randall of She was a 1966 graduate Delton, Ml, Trisha (Thomas) of Hastings High School. Brownd of Griffith, IN, On April 8,1967, Sue Danielle Rexford of Sand Lake, Ml, and Ellen married Asa E. Randall III. and Alexxfs Price of Bayville, NJ; great­ they enjoyed 57 years together. Her grandchildren, Aadrien, Calvin, Conrad. nurturing spirit led her to a fulfilling Reese and Eleanor; and many nieces career as a Nurses' Aide at Tendercare and nephews. of Hastings, where she devoted 18 Visitation will be held on Thursday, years of compassionate service. Dec. 26. 2024, from 6-8 PM with a A devoted member of St. Rose of Rosary at 7:30 PM at Girrbach Funeral Lima Church in Hastings. Ml, Sue Ellen's Home, 328 S Broadway: Hastings, faith was the guiding light of her life, Ml 49058. Funeral Mass will be held She was an avid reader and enjoyed on Friday, Dec. 26. 2024, at St. Rose watching NASCAR. The thrill of a day spent at the casinos with her sisters was of Lima Church, 805 S Jefferson St. Hastings, Ml 49058 at 10 a.m. Interment a cherished pastime, filled with laughter at Fort Custer National Cemetery. and camaraderie. She especially loved Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral spending time with her family. Home. To leave an online condolence Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her parents: her sisters, Marilyn (Jerry) visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. T* I I til' .^jl’*ufinislll«' »* J ill' > X t pa^ 77 '77. « ♦ I l/ 7 pom Darryl Robert Rummins Darryl Robert Rummins of ’mgs, Ml, passed away I honest, hardworking, and tough as nails, but kind enough to give you the shirt off his back. , 2024. He was 64 years old In his later years, he grew Born July 8, I960, Darryl ! gentler while keeping his sharp was the youngest child of wit and humor, a true jokester Gordon and JoAnne (Johnson) through and through. Rurnmins. He graduated from A lover of the outdoors, Hastings High School and Darryl enjoyed hunting, fishing, spent many years working hiking, vacations to the UP, at Norfhside Pizza before riding motorcycles and quads. changing careers. He retired from He was a master of darts, chess, and Bradford White in November 2023 horseshoes. His sweet tooth—especially iQaV^', (Dove) in June for chocolate—was legendary. He loved lyo/, blending fwo families into one. music, particularly rock and blues, and He is survived by his loving wife, found peace in its rhythm. Most of Brenda: children, Tracy (Ben) Furrow, Tim all, Darryl loved his family and dogs, Hover, and Cara Rurnmins; his cherished preferring their company over most. grandchildren, Thomas (Natalie), Ben Darryl was a Simple Man. He will be Joey, Riley Furrow, Jason Huver, and remembered for his honesty, humor, Conor Rurnmins; niece, Patricia Rurnmins; and ability to bring people together— lifelong best friend, Jim (Bonnie) Haight. especially over good food. He will be He was preceded in death by his missed deeply by his family and most parents; brother, Gordon Rurnmins; and who knew him. In his own words: “It is mother-in-law, Ruth Miller. what it is... deal with it!" Darryl was a man of few words, but Celebration of life for his first heavenly his mischievous grin said it all. He was birthday in July 2025. VIEW V Group ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. 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Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Website: Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND VNITED METHODIST CHVRCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship HASTINGS BAPTIST CHVRCH 309 SOLID ROCK BIBLE 328 N. JetTerson Street. CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a m. Nurse^ 1^25 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. Peter E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.ni. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m, Wednesday. Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth {Children Kindergarten-5th 165, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI 8609. School Youth Group: 6:30 and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 1 r-* ■ill* ; Case; son. Brian (Tammie) ' Madsen; grandchildren. Celinda Hoyt, Holley (Isaac) Leavitt, Cheyenne Case. Cody Madsen, and Alexander (Stephanie) Madsen; and seven great grandchildren, Christopher Hoyt, Jacob Hoyt, Lucas Hoyt, Zach Hoyt, Kayleigh Fasce, Charlotte Leavitt, and Aaron Leavitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Helen Madsen; son, Christopher Morris Madsen; and brothers, Edward and Alan Madsen. Funeral services have taken place. Burial was held at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township, Ml. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Corewell Health Pennock ICU and Hospice, along with Thornapple Manor for their excellent care and heartfelt compassion. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service (269) 965-5145. www. bachmanhebble.com b.#; 49046. Pastor 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHVRCH (PCA) Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. p.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHVRCH 10:30 to 11:30am. Nurseiy 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father JefT Wednesday Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. night Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Oft'ice 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTXJEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER Of Hot UnelboUi Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Mi 49058 945-9541 ♦ « I �< w .1 9 6 www.Ha5tingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 26, 2024 c /TURNING BACK THE PAGES ■> $ I KE I i —5—— 0 I A Barry County pioneer: Judge Basil Harrison BANNER NOV. 16, 1989 * b ESTHER WALTON < 4 > •7 r Judge Basil Harrison was an early Michigan pio­ neer and known to Bany County settlers. Bom in 1771 in Virginia to a family of 23 children, he married in March of 1790 to Martha Stilwell. When he was 54 years old, he decided to move to Michigan. This is part of his story, “The Romantic Life of Judge Basil Harrison," hero of James Fenimore Cooper's Michigan novel “The Oak Openings," reprinted from ±e Banner of July 22 and 28, 1915. This portion of the story tells how he and his family, consisting of 21 persons, children, wives, husbands and grandchildren made the trip to Michigan. Many emigrants followed the same way on the same route. “We can not fix the exact date of their starting, but think it was about the 20th of September 1828. The party numbered 21 persons as follows: Basil Harrison and Martha, his wife; Henry Whipple and his wife, Cynthia Harrison Whipple, and two children; Ephraim Harrison, his wife and three children; Abraham Davidson, wife and one child; Ephraim Davidson and the following unmarried children of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Harrison: Elias, Martha, John S. and Almora. “As they set out from the deserted homestead, they formed quite a migrant train. First came the old-fashioned great Pennsylvania wagon, a wagon so deep that a man standing on its floor could scarcely see over its side. It was long and high and broad and very spacious. “The box was boat shape; top, bottom and sides, though not at the ends, generally painted blue; and tile outside furnished with ‘panels’ made of slats with molding. The wheels, tires, axles, etc. were all made on the same scale of size and strength. “To ±is conveyance was hitched two spans of horses. The harnesses used were quite another thing. They were in keeping with the style of the wagon - an immense amount of leather broad bands, on collars and hames, plain as a pike staff and as strong. Then came four other ‘wide-track Ohio wagons’ all but one drawn by two horses, the exception being preceded by a yoke of sturdy oxen. “One of the four ‘Ohio wagons’ with the horses that drew it belonged to Whipple, one to Abe Davidson, one to Ephraim Harrison, and the other as well as the ‘Pennsylvania vehicle’ to the patriarch of the party. There was also a light single-horse wagon in which rode Mrs. Harrison and her daughters. Then there were three cows, 50 heads of sheep and nearly as many hogs. “Slowly they moved forward, for the younger boys must herd the sheep and drive the swing that needed urging to pass on without stopping to wallow in the mud puddles. For several days before they started out, it had rained and puddles were large, and very inviting to eyes of ±e swine, but the youthful mas­ ters were helped by the faithful dogs to prevent the sheep and swine from straying from the track. “Thus, they set out upon their long and fatiguing journey not knowing where it was to end, but hoping that they would find at this terminus a home that, though it might be in a new, strange country, where they would enjoy the full reward of their labor and toil. “The course of the journey was first through Urbana, Ohio, even then a brisk and busy town, thence west to Piqua, and north along the bank of the Miami river to Sidney, Ohio, where they left the river and continued north to St. Mary’s. Onward they pushed through Auglaize and Van Wert counties, crossing the state line into Indiana a little south of where Dixon is now. Though the roads in Ohio were comparatively good, they were obliged to move forward by short day’s journeys, for long marches could not be made, driving the sheep and swine in advance, and the first days of October were upon them before they reached Fort Wayne. Their last two- or three-days’journey had given them a forecast of what was before them. As they left behind them the fertile fields of Ohio, in which could be seen from the road golden, ripened com, J A s 'I <■1^ Ok I 4 Lr 9 • « < i 9 oZ.1 # « n' r r i9 A 4 • * M t 6^ s ( A > »• 1*1 • b>— '€ ■ > MM*/* ») 4» Df. "J i 7> ix * f -« I 9^^ *4 w » I K ^- I V T II f fv ? '€ A ..V J * 4 A*» J * w A . I s:l, 9 ■■•^ I I I I I I- 1. -: 1 ) 9 I ( • I i 9 i 4 Vm < J 5. 1 «/ % "•**-*^ \» » z F 1 / / t z •W •««k K. 5 » I e , f I X ?■ I r '/ t i ' --r?> a \ • < I i fa< 9e' e• ► T A 9 lOi JPCJ sn' o r «• * I > r it f I •9 *•1 *■ it> . -- '*v fA* 4 I 4*^ (!C*’< K((S3 I* *k. .4 R.t£; •' nr : H IS JO«* Uti'A X* > > S-I?® 9 I J n ft « ? L J -5 « 9 9 f « (I t 44 t Ihe sh? a ♦ I I 4 * * *w WAA B .t9 A I t 1 r <.\ ,r * .^f . " An 1833 map showing Michigan as a territory. » 9^ the country was newer and the homes were less frequent. After the Indiana border was crossed there were not any cornfields in sight until the outskirts of Fort Wayne were reached. Occasionally, Indians gave them salutations on the road. “A day’s halt only was made at Fort Wayne, to gather some information concerning the new coun­ try to which they were bound. Fort Wayne was then upon the border of settlement and civilization. “The course of our pioneers thence was northwest and they had scarcely any road but Indian trails. Very slowly, they pursued ±eir way, meeting with obstacles and obstructions continually; sometimes following aP stream . .for hours before a safe crossing _ could be round; often stopping to remove great trees they could not go around and almost numberless difficulties. “In one instance, it took them seven days to go around a swamp that lay in their path and sometimes when they had halted for the night they could look back and see the smoke rising from the embers of the campfire they had left in the morning. At night, a large fire was built and then the wolves and other wild beasts were kept away from the stock, closely guarded, though all through the night, the howls and screams of the forest creatures were heard. “But there were compensations for these drawbacks. Every step forward was a new revelation and the journey a continual sensation of wonder and delight. How gorgeous were the woods in those autumn days, as our party winded their way. New combinations of vegetation; new varieties of country for the hilly slopes; deep-wooded heavy bottom lands; along wind­ ing streams, vast meadows, splendid openings looking like carefully tended parks; prairies like seas stretch­ ing in airy undulations far away; or lakes like silver mirrors bordered with emerald. The woods were full of wild fruits of various kinds, game abounded. The air was crisp and diy, and the sight and sound of birds made the darkest recesses merry. Through Allen and Noble counties, they made their ll!« cwincfs*!®^ way across the rich alluvial plains of Goshen and over the beautiful Elkhart prairie to the border of Michigan territory. On their way, the party had found only here and there a rude cabin and an occasional trader’s house. “There were on Elkhart prairie scarcely any settlers. This beautiful land was especially attractive to several of the party and some were inclined strongly to stop there and go no further, looking upon this as the prom­ ised land, Mr. Whipple especially urged that the colony ought to locate there. “But Indiana had been a state a dozen years, and Mr. Harrison adventurously desired to push on and make his home in the new territory, and so they journeyed on until they arrived at Baldwin’s Prairie, just south of the Michigan state line. Here they halted. “A temporary camp was made, it being decided that scouts should go forward to spy out the land. Mr. Harrison selected Whipple, Abraham Harrison, and Elias Harrison to go with him, the latter having acquired some acquaintance with the Indian tongue. This party was gone a week and soon after they set out they learned from the Indians that a great prairie, the largest in the territory, would be found less than 40 miles north of the southern territorial line. This was confirmed by other stories from hunters and traders, and the scouts pushed forward until they reached the southern edge of the prairie, a view of which fully sat­ isfied them of the truthfulness of the description they had heard. Mr. Harrison quickly returned and conduct­ ed the colony thither. “With this idea in mind, Mr. Harrison and his colony broke camp and set out upon their final march, and after a few days traveling, on the evening of Nov. 5, 1828, just as dusk (broke) they lighted their camp- ’ fires on the southeastern edge of the prairie round, e -J T *\ ftiaiLW«» Z» > I ?^3 M* < $ « -a <* u 1 rM M A* * ::iA: I--* <£^ to l A>-4 XE i X J« ce. fs;:. fiT. • SjjT® w^«> i>:>*-3Br3RK • *A ft • «ia «>T <1.1 * 4 I< ’I .• MNV ^\v * * : >f5a >> •eT * 4 n® 'Jan *i^PKE KCif e* 'OS ir I * r1 DT’* ?:s^ • •» *^55rfe.,' L w N or we-we-ps-co-tang-scotah, as the Indians called it meaning the ‘round fire plain.’ The first white settlers had arrived in Prairie Ronge, today known as the area just south of Richland Michigan.” *1 43 >. I .» a - DEC. 27-JAN. 2 Those interested can register for these events and find information at cedarcreekinstitute.ora/event.sZ Nov. 1-Dec. 31 - Dec. Storybook Walk: "Stickler Loves the World" by Lane Smith. Wander with Stickler and his best friend Crow as they discover ? all of the amazing things nature has to offer. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Dec. 1-31 — Nature’s Gratitude Walk on the Lupine Trail. Learn about the kaleidoscope of fall colors creat­ ed by Michigan’s many tree species. Dec. 20-Jan. 5 — Winter break ex­ ploration kits. Pick up a free kit full of fun. hands-on activities to keep kids learning and exploring during school break. Kits will be available for several age groups including birth to 2 « h / A, I ' IT ! it ”'’*1 ’ ’ ¥ r k < > PIERCE CEDAR CREEK institute events I r A- » .1 !. rI nt more years old, preschool, early and upper elementary as well as teens. More information and pickup locations will be released soon. This year's kits are sponsored by the Friends of the Delton Library and Worgess. Jan 1-31 - Jan. Storybook Walk: Bird Count by Susan Edwards Rich­ mond; Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook ad venture, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk IS free and self-guided on the BO online to hastingsbanner.com Black Walnut Trail. Jan. 1-31 — Backyard Bird Walk, What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Thursday, Jan. 2 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10 a.m. Jan. 2 theme: Bird Bonanza. Every season is outdoor season! Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This program is designed for children and their accompanyinq caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute org. « Ofc 1 3* 4 p *.** <* k *» » > k i'l ?a;.' k-■* M &'&»** ’i’¥ * tS HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE s M * ** ifi k K (1, Thursday, Dec. 26 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches a 1952 film starring Gene Kelly and Pier Angeli, 5 p.m. In 1947, an American pilot returns to Germany to find a family that saved his life during World War II. but he stum­ bles upon a secret neo-Nazi group Friday, Dec. 27 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m, Saturday, Dec. 28 - No Rockin' Bl R. Tots In December. Monday, Dec. 30 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2pm Tuesday, Dec. 31 - Library closes 31 o p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 - Library closed. More information about these auuui mese and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263 ♦ ♦ 1 4. N I < t 7 '> S' 'J N . *« * I nihz,. 'd ft . **>. Svk> 9 I-M 'ft.,., t Dio. K V \ y\, w4 �www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Q*" ’'^'CHIGAN Notice is hereby gwn that the Barry Coijity Zoning Boati d wOI conduct a pubfic he^ for Ihe Fred Jacobs (Property Owner) Location; 1301 N M 434 Hwy, Hasbr^gs in Section 6 of Hastings Purpose: Request a variance to create a land division with 3 shared ’I*'.. I ♦ *« Density Residential) zoning district You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. s Case Number «5 ' 1/ Location; 12945 S M 66 Hwy, Bellevue in Section 15 of Assyria Township. I % 1 4 I Purpose; Request a variance to construct a 5,200 sq ft additiontoan will cause the building to be larger than 15,000 sq existing building, ft and to construct a new 24,000 sq ft building, which is larger than 15.000 I sq ft in the MU (Mixed Use) zoning district meeting VIEV>^ DATE; January 13,2025. aff; 7:00 PM. PLAQE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Group Michigan 49058 Ste inspections of the above described property will be completed Your Community Connection by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested J persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbalty rI or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above I address listed below, faxed to (269) 94^4820, or emailed to Bany County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@bafrvcoun(v.ora TO ALL CREDITORS: s’ Grantor, Bruce 07/10/1943, of 4561 The variance application is available for pubic inspection at the Bany D. Fisher, DOB Gulf of Mexico Dr. Apt. No 301, Longboat Key, Florida, died 11/05/2024. I I ■ ♦ t information. ■■■ 3^5-1390 cbidie OT Vauqhn po Foote. Deceased. Date ot birth: W22/1962 TO ALL CREDITORS: a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the Vaultin' Lee Fmt at the place of holding the circuit court in L The decedent, Prod. '‘'®b 10/26/2024 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan reo^° D. Thomas, personal W Court the oersL! probate court at 206 ' ^^O^.Hastings, Ml 49058 and the riatc ^®P^sentative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 2745 DeHoop Avenue, S.W MORTGAGE Wyoming, Ml 49509 616-538-6380 Susan D. Thomas Stockton Zackery Mortgagor(s): Huddleston, single man Original Mortgagee: mortgage; November 30. 2021 12741 South Bernie Court. Lot 164 Wayland. Ml 49348 c/o Rhoades McKee, I :'t 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 SV (269) 945-1921 2021-015152, HASTINGS CHARTER FILE NO; 24-06-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L.ALSPAUGH JODI VAN GUILDER Plaintiff, MARIAN LEE, EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, DEBORAH MONTEITH JOYCE STILES. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS JOSEPH MONTEITH III, STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO:24-791-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L.ALSPAUGH . 4. A. '•t TOWNSHIP SEEKING BOARD TRUSTEE J* xt w kJ «. ‘ * nk-J J. t< , SL X nd at Baldwin’s Prairie, jw xndi jfjt a 72 :x' e: * *• *• w * J kiwE pi ««o< *•*! if: p. 610 V' sajtoliitiofikP*'™, as I , ARMINA PIKE Defendants._____________ MOORE Nathan E. Tagg {P68994) entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, MOORE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE ARMINA PIKE, > • i ■* ;')e property located in the Township of Orangeville, County THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH county register of deeds office or a title insurance and Bonny J Wagner, husband and wife of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: located in the Township of Hope, County of Company Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT described as commencing at the Southwest Certificates, Series 2004-R11 Under the Pooling and on May 17. 2023, in Document No. 2023-003951, 22 IN THE comer of the West one-half of said Northeast Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 1,2004. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE, Without Recourse. ACCORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE one-quarter; thence North 54 rods for place of beginning: thence North 10 rods; thence East REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR 16 rods: thence South 10 rods; thence West Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23,2004 Eighty and 98/100 Dollars ($234,580.98) Mortgaged COUNTY OF BARRY, AND RUNNING 16 rods to the place of beginning: subject to Amount claimed due on date of notice: $97088.67 premises: Situated in Barry County, and described BOUNDARIES OF LOT 22 AND 21 easements of record. at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, being more particularly described TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF below to assert any interest in the above described described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner, as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner LOT 18, THENCE WEST PAST THE thence East 530 feet along the North line of said NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS property. If the Defendants, ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, 18, 17 16, 15, TO THE NORTHEAST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS property: thence South 240 feet on a line with the West line of said property; thence West 530 feet on a of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes CORNER OF LOT 14, THENCE NORTH THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY line parallel with the North line of said property; thence said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes TO A LINE DUE WEST TO THE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the East 1109.94 feet parallel with the North and South MOORE point of beginning of the following property: 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property () IS filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Date; Dec. 16.2024 HL Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) -/I r l!V i ' Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law Libis* 202 South Broadway f.'ic* f r Hastings, Ml 49058 4 /• •z f (269) 948-2900 \ltnt-dc\Cornpany\DHT Client Files\Ritchie, tn r Heathei * 4 . ♦ ♦ (*z i- ,L»' • *•* i X, 7- I 4^ 'V 5P' East 876.64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226.00 MOORE Northeast 1/4 (recorded as Southeast 1/4) of the feet: thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH 7 West, running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains, Northwesterly along said Northerly line 266.12 feet MONTEITH III, thence North 24 and 92/100 chains; thence West 16 on the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the and 2/100 chains; thence South 24 and 92/100 chains 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees above entitled matter, and on the 19th day of to the place of beginning. 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point February 2025 at 8:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this which is 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South Court shall take proofs and shall Common street address (if any): 10304 Huff Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021-9602 termrnate w atever mterest EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in West 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). known as 12320 M 89, Plainwell. Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under in which case the redemption period will be 30 days THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL MOORE pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held 600,3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III responsible to the person who buys the property at the extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH Ilf, mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter32of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278 may have in and to the above described property period. the borrower will be held responsible to the person THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY MOORE unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L.AIspaugh P42572 DRAFTED BY: 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of Highway M-89. thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes t I ip'.i V E Attention homeowner: If you are a military service who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have sale or to the mortgage holder (or damaging the been ordered to active duty, please contact the homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. fl I property during the redemption period. Attention active duty, please contact the attorney for the narju Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law Date of notice: December 19.2024 foraeclosing the mortgage at the telephone numbp 202 South Broadway Trott Law. P.C. stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Hastings, Michigan 49058 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman Pr 269/945-9585 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington \\tnt-dc\Company\DHT Client FilesWan Guilder, (248) 642-2515 48335 248.539.7400 Jodi\Order to Answer.doc 1547903 (12-19){O1-O9) 1548405 (12-19)(01-09) Hills. Ml derto Answer.docx ♦♦ f » ! * .9 rJ Date of Mortgage: September 4,2004 Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Commencing at the Southwest corner of the DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) Drafted by; I• THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD ll "15 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Deutsche Bank both unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, may have in and to the above-described P3S- Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha Elert-Fabing, STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING ARMIN A PIKE, »3. Mortgage as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15, 2023 Recorded SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and 4 Ameriquest National Trust Company, as Trustee to Ameriquest ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE. MJ Mortgagee: company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Joseph A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter interest < Original A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever ■ Name(s) of the mortgagor{s): Thomas A Wagner MONTEITH III, Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property February. 2024 at 11 :30 A.M., this Court % 16, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be for this information: of *X check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III the above-entitled matter, and on the Sth day ’H'r mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real fail to do so that shall constitute a default in Trail II MOORE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and /IS duty, please contact the attorney for the party purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. ARMINA PIKE, ,4 ago, or if you have been ordered to active contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee described property. If the Defendants, I active duty has concluded less than 90 days greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, I member on active duty, if your period of entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to below to assert any interest in the above- Li pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted / whichever is later; or unless extinguished a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of BEGINNING. PARCEL 08-11-017-247-00 Ik 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH LOT 22. THENCE EAST TO PLACE OF •'Z be 30 days from the date of such sale, or Hastings, Michigan 49058 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY J ^51! in which case the redemption period shall given under section 3212 of the revised judicature OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ** unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by THENCE NORTH TO ALINE DUE WEST ;r-' will be 6 month from the date of such sale, GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III Based on the pleadings filed in the above­ • A Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period 202 South Broadway NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14. I South. Commonly known as 3350 Lacey Rd, COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically •M I 8 rods East and West by 20 rods North and Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS iSdiS”- k i North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE ARMINA PIKE, i y r> J Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 1 (12-05)(12-26) PM, on January 23, 2025. The amount due on the •» i 1547241 EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, jiKaniCg^^ * * of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and *rfllieP»”' -2rj W as; A parcel of land in the Northwest corner SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: 4 Situated in Barry County, and described Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement THENCE SOUTH PAST THE WESTERN •F' a-'- David Olson - Clerk Fax 269-948-9917 Ph. 269-948-9690 circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 iff. S' t Thousand One Hundred Twelve and 36/100 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington case, it is ordered that Defendants, w <U - * ROOTS I 4 Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. TO: ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, 7'2. r5^ THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF t 202 South Broadway Attorney for Plaintiff________________ __ TO: EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, 'I Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled ' V E:3g Please apply by 1-14-25 Attorney for Plaintiff_______________________ « ' •* * I (if Assignee number stated in this notice. Michigan State them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Kto’learidfiwDtiiclDtatto t Foreclosing foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone MONTEITH III, '' 5. * TEV. The Hastings Charter Town­ ship Board is seeking to hire a township individual interested in representing the Board on the Hastings Public Library Board. Application, job description available online (hastingstownship.com) on the Notice tab and at the Township Hall. (269) 948-2900 1 ’i Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law Plaintiff, Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law coild & sxe k, Here tiny halted 1 JaupGan’ csny was made, it hems deeded ’ : Ji 2: 71E -0 te ssE skfild 20 bard to spy ota Ibe lai a: i • ’ r: Li ■': X iiJ jseres te selecieii Abrab te a:’fiffi flffiisoB Io ftih Im ibe Ian? 4 iTjal ffiib the lodian kesr b MK acflaaintoce i • Defendants.____________________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) (269) 948-2900 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and EC r. JOSEPH MONTEITH III, HEATHER RITCHIE. vs. ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, and the Ct Unknown Heirs of Sadie L. Pike. 9 * Or THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD I Barry County, Michigan, described as: Being Hastings, Michigan 49058 Aiwa to Recorded Dollars ($132,112.36) Mortgaged premises: STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE, GERALD . f of any): Michigan State Housing Development Sarah i^ndenburg, Bamy County Clerk OF ROBIN WAREY, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE. THE UNKNOWN A V Date on December 7. 2021, in Document No. 616-818-8340 49058.(269)945-1284. vs. JOHN A. LEE. JR., HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH James H. Fisher JI. Corporation all claims against the Bruce D. Fisher Trust (269) 945-1921 4ltj Mortgage Brown, County Administrator. 20 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058 I f either of the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Two I I I encouraged to contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michael 607 N. Broadway. Ste. A f A potential purchaser is Creditors of the decedent are notified that Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 f to free and clear ownership of the property. Authority Amount claimed to be due at Rhoades McKee. PC 'G does not automatically entitle the purchaser or a title insurance company, COUNTY OF BARRY I the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale Individuals with disahTities requiring auxiliaiy aids or services should Date: 12/20/2024 I on January 09, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of which may charge a fee for this information. publication. i Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, Date: 12/17/2024 Dana L. Snoap (P29044) Trustee, within 4 months after the date of 1 highest bidder for cash or cashier's check contact the county register of deeds office barred unless presented to James H. Fisher, K of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c. that have been issued. dated November 30, 2011, will be forever I State Housing Development Authority Act Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority s r ■ the Bany County Planning Departmenl at (269) 945-1290 for further Notice is given under section 49c of the materials bang considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting^ng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. I I! !l 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliafy aids and services, such as signers for (he h^ng impaired and audio tap« of printed There is no personal representative of the t County Planning Department 220 West State Street, Hastings, Mictiigan SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. the following mortgage will be foreclosed by mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate The Court address- 206 W r ’ Court' Street. #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 V'02-2025 • Emanuel Hershberger (Applicant); Regional Holdings Group LLC (Property Owner) V • a - CASE run Estate •and JUDGE: 24-29980-DE Charter Township. drive that extends for 392 ft (the maximum is 300 R) in the LDR (Low x‘ BOUNTY notice TO CREDITORS Case Number V41-2025 • Jason & Carrie Larabee (Applicant): 7 Thursday, December 26, 2024 r .*^1 I I -•e* c- I �i ( J I* SPORTS 8 W' www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, December 26, 2024 J I Saugatuck stays perfect with win at Delton Kellogg f Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team was bested 58-24 by an undefeated Saugatuck squad in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play A J Jr . 1* >iS> ; Friday in Delton. The Trailblazers had three girls in double figures scoring. Kennedy Gustafson led the way with 18 points. Penny Grob had 15 points and Tali Laskowski finished r with 11 points. Saugatuck started the bailgame on a 19-0 run and held the Panthers to just three points in the first half. “I was extremely proud of die effort tonight against a very talented Saugatuck team,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The girls are starting to understand what we are trying to do and they gave re­ lentless effort. When we talk about early season losses we are talking about possessions. Tonight we lost by 17 possessions, a lot which we can gel better and get back.” Josie Williams led the Panthers in scoring with 11 points and coach Lillibridge said she did a good job of finding her shots within the offense. He added that Lucy Lester did a great job in transition and boxing out. Saugatuck moves to 6-0 with the win. The Panthers are now 1-6 overall this season and 0-3 in the SAC Central “A lot of teams after being down like we were in the first quarter would have bad body language and start looking for reasons to not finish the game, but this team did the exact opposite,” Lillibridge said. “They kept working, and our goal was to get better each possession and I felt like they did that. These players are laying the groundwork for a program that will keep showing the effort and hard work they are putting in this season.” The Panthers are off now from competition until a Jan. 7 ballgame at Constantine. J 1 I ¥ 1 e < ■ I. /• L^. Iflll, ‘IF I a • Lf • '* r > *• M « 4. « ✓ ii ■SB* e 1 I A 1 i ■* W'; I •.r, *• 2/ ' Delton Kellogg guard Jalin Lyons y- (4) goes strong to the rim past Penelope Grob from Saugatuck i Jff? r'“ r .gfe Sf’*' ■-K T Delton Kellogg's Izzie Wendland drives baseline looking to shoot during the fourth quarter of her team’s Friday night SAC Central match-up against Saugatuck. Photo by Perry Hardin during the second half. Photo by Perry Hardin r* * I* V A I . r A > •r^ «/ ibcr< jrd w*-’ * » « 9^ I J A I over f liu* ; rtgc' V 1(« Scot surge ups lead to double figures in fourth -i J * ■A « » 4 « b- < ' f ■ A 4 Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' basketball coach Brandi James looks on during the second half of her team's non-conference loss at Caledonia Thursday. Photo by Brett Bremer .i ■k vT“ f 1 u ft 1 w 5 ' fl i. • V.. .r^ J ■Dv * 1/ z Ji "-.I L „ ' •. &*! rj f (/ 'i. «?- > Iyr J <. 1 •J ■ VM 1. •1 :s'.‘ 1 *5 V * ' Cl- < I •Ps' r 1 Fa >i-- - -f I ? ♦( X. *5<fe |F ?> I Thornappie Kellogg senior guard Lydia Schilthroat works against pressure from Caledonia freshman guard Myla Gortmaker during the second half Thursday at Caledonia High School. Photo by Brett Bremer bench controls our attitude on the court.” Back-to-back buckets after the time­ out by CHS freshman guard Myla Gortmaker had the Scots in front 43-30 all of a sudden. Kathryn hit a big three-point shot from the left wing. We were able to get in our press and Emily just jumped a pass to go in for a lay-up and that was a nice little five-point run to give us some breathing room and a nine-point lead,” Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers said. Give a lot of credit. When we're watching Middleville, the thing I love about Brandi’s team is they never give up, they play incredibly hard, they chal­ lenge you on the backboard even though they might not have the most size, their guards are scrappy and they get their hands on things. “I thought we did a really good job of working all game long to get really good shots. We weren’t finishing early Our shot chart going into halftime I just looked at it and thought man ids only going to be a matter of time before we break this thing loose ... Credit to the kids. We got stronger as the game went on. We take a lot of pride in flyine around, playing fast and being active Stauffer finished with a career high 19 points in her fifth varsity ballgame, and was happy that with the quantity ofgood shots she was getting some eventually started falling. Langenburg had 11 points off the bench and Bottum finished • * oi , with 12 points. Bloemers also noted that he hadn’t seen many girls with only one A <4- A* fl jS'Ji'S® flcr.iLS’i® 1^’ • iUj *’ • I » icrep* •;rX •* A V •3 A* •3f: :efsaa«i« .-.rx ae t* Zsisa*** 4 I >r '■ t 1 :vr* P’.XiV^v > « |M^> ♦ » 'Jr 1 4 JL. uS^^aei^fiov ■* < Ik 'i ks? as at t ■KSi"r^'r?aii{w BilW V caeik^kL;' B V.ib Utsu T*i-?' •?TF*'-^''J .UJ2.. 543 «4 iJ. •■‘asjRR ‘ J A 1 » ^iTt' * rt ZTir a-&.si :»4!a s^edk ** U • P^fiXf j •i. 4 :n’ “*. ’ r\rj^ I biUlwan I♦ Ssi!^ tA it aii'iaeaes^i 1 > I • W '5^ itu » * , '» . r r I w ir - ‘*os ■ ••'V ' ‘ TA *- •♦ V *■■■ >’5* < S^i •*PWA I 5* »* •\ V «I < ' 4 ». Stockbridge picks up scoring in second half at Maple Valley High bb tf -i2 .• • “ I. • » -•“•v \ « w 1 4 ■ I 31155® H". X ■J .w t Mft*— point affect a bailgame all around as sopho­ more forward Kayla Briseno did. Langenburg had three three-pointers and a take to the hoop that Bloemers really liked as the Scots extended their lead. Her energy off the bench was outstand' ing," Bloemers said. Bloemers certainly enjoyed having three girls in double figures in the scorebook. He would have loved Stauffer to hit that 20-point mark, but there was a little miscommunica­ tion between coach and player as Stauffer pulled up from attacking the basket to work clock late. The TK ladies were led by 18 points from sophomore forward Reece Ritsema and ten points from senior guard Lydia Schilthroat. The two teams were tied at 27-27 with 2:20 to play in the third quarter, but a triple by Stauffer snapped that tie and put the Scots in fi'ont for good. TK’s last lead of the bailgame was at 24-22 about three minutes into the second half. The Caledonia girls are now 5-2 overall this season. They followed up the win over TK with a 57-38 victory over Traverse City Central in Caledonia Friday. The TK ladies went into the holiday break following the loss Thursday. They will be back in action Jan. 3-4 when they take part in the Reed City Holiday Tournament. The Trojans are 2-2 overall this season. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Points continue to be tough to come by, but there also continue to be strides forward for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team. Stockbridge scored a 67-33 win over the Lion ladies at Maple Valley High School Friday. The loss drops the Lions to 0-2 in the Big 8 Confer­ ence and 1-5 overall. Stockbridge is now 2-0 in conference play and 3-2 overall. The Panthers built a 27-14 lead in the first half and then took off of­ fensively in the second half with 22 points in the third quarter. Ines Sanchez led the Lion team with 19 points, and she had five rebounds, three assists and six steals. The Lions made some progress offensively against Calhoun Christian earlier last week, but Stockbridge managed to turn the Maple Valley girls over 31 times. There was a bit of a bright spot for the Lion offense with Mariah Vandorp putting in seven points. She shot the ball and stayed calm,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said. 'V ft toi? > t rett Bremer Sports Editor The Caledonia ladies put together a burst 90 seconds into the fourth quarter that turned what had been a one-point bailgame moments earlier into a dou­ ble-digit lead. From there, the Caledonia varsity girls’ basketball team controlled things en route to a 53-38 win over ±e Thor­ napple Kellogg girls at Caledonia High School Thursday, Dec. 19. In all, it was a 13-1 run to start the fourth quarter for the Scots. “I ±ink we just connected as a team well,” Caledonia freshman guard Emily Stuaffer said. “At halftime, that is when we said we really have to get things running and it all reallyjust connected at that time.” Stauffer said the TK girls threw good pressure at them all game long and seemed to always know where the Scots’ passes were going to go. Both teams did a good job getting hands on the basket­ ball defensively. Senior center Lakely Bottum hit a pair of free throws for the Scots, the Caledonia pressure forced a TK turnover that led to a three from Scot senior guard Kathryn Langenburg, and then a steal by freshman guard Emily Stauffer turned into two more quick points for the Scots in a span of about 20 seconds - forcing a TK timeout. There were smiles and shouts all around as the Scots headed to the bench - and the team did a solid job of spreading positive communication throughout the whole ballgame. “It is probably our biggest thing,” Stauffer said. “We always have to bee cheering. Our energy comes from that. It is always what we’re talking about, and our W»f flkfl '^I’lai i SHi, A xV * >f*>» bet., u '• t. « S.. He has been working with his girls to be more prepared and more aggressive when they receive the basketball on the offensive end of the floor. Too often he has seen his girls catch a pass and then instantly look to move it to a teammate rather than be prepared to shoot or attack the basket when they catch the basketball. We played pretty well," Wilkes said. “We played good solid defense, did some good things, we just didn't score in the second half. They're im­ proving, but we just have to learn that every catch is a catch to score. That can be a drive or it can be a jump shot, whatever that may be. We can’t pass up good shots.” Aubree Roth chipped in four points and three rebounds for the Lions and Dahnela Betancourt had two points and five rebounds. The Lions are off for the holiday break now. They’ll look to keep building confidence offensively and to grow their defensive repertoire as they get together over the break. The team’s next contest is a Big 8 Confer­ ence ballgame at Springport Jan. 7. ► I L yV- ■« *- !\« > ft * ;s » V •r ' •A.' >• <1^ 14 4»; * "^x'. - ■ V ■ I **4 I “* \ * >t ’^3%k % <1> & b* b fl '•’t « t $ >»■ vS « '5:* is < » » r I / xs X'* s I t 1 * \v •; �www.HasfingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANKER Thursday, December 26, 2024 9 Finally at home, DK boys get first SAC Central win > — !? ,1 Brett Bremer s Sports Editor L. ikt.. a * t \ I I 1 Ti . '“A r. V fog I f J I !• <1 19 .1 < • * * < -fe * *•^1 f , JOns b. «K *< / >• t ' t •X •r' w t I It was a thriller to the final seconds as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team took a one-point, upset win in the district final at Saugatuck at the end of the 2023-24 season. There wasn't as much drama this lime around in Delton. The Panthers scored a 53-42 win over the visitingTrailblazers in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division action Friday night. Grady Matteson put in a team-high 16 points to go along with seven rebounds and Tyler Howland had 11 points and six assists to lead the Panthers to their first conference win of the season. DK is now 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the SAC Central. Saugatuck fell to 2-6 overall and 2-1 in conference play with the loss. Delton Kellogg also got nine points from Keegan Hill, six from Maxim Bonechi and three from Gabe Ramsey. Scoring was tough early on. The Panthers only had 22 points at the half, but then scored just one shy of that in the third quarter to take control of the bailgame. “When the shots are falling this group can put some points up on the scoreboard,” DK head coach Jason Howland said. Ended up 9-for-23 from three, we were able to score some transition points off of their misses which helped us out a lot It was nice to finally have a home game, fm very proud of the boys and their effort. Saugatuck is a tall team and I was happy with our ability to rebound the V. •s I t basketbail and limit our turnovers for the game.” It was the first home game of the season tor the DK boys having their only previously scheduled home con­ test wiped out by winter weather. The Panthers will be home again in the return from the holiday break taking on Parchment Jan. 7. I. » ( T MT* I ■i 4 jfj V ? ri J rL I -1 . 9 I r •z •l I ■J 91 r ~ ^"1 E’ •' It L « •*- MaflD B I u * fej- •• .> < AJ F a- ■?* 9 9 I ' '4 J • V t s J. I u 9 £ k I I I ’ 1 Delton Kellogg guard Grant McArthur slashes into the lane between Saugatuck defenders Carter Miller( 23) and Matthew Hartqerink (4) Fridav night. i Delton Kellogg's Grady Matteson (25) glides to the hoop during the first half of the matchup with Saugatuck at DKHS Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin Photo by Perry Hardin ■y‘ r !h KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! mmacleod@mjhomepaper.com ouble fi 5 in ta vt STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.24- 790 -CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON.VICKYL.ALSPAUGH WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE MOSHER, Plaintiffs, vs. LINDA R SIMMONS, THOMAS J. MARRIOT, BETTY G. MARRIOT,. MICHAEL! MARRIOT. DAWN J. • MARRIOT, JOSEPH E. MARRIOT, CONSUELO A. MARRIOT, ROBERT J. WIRSING, MARGARET A. WIRSING Defendants. ____________________ ____ Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff ______________ ___ Based on the pleadings filed in the above-entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T, MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST % LINE OF SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 89°04’32’’ EAST 2246.22 FEET FROM THE WEST % POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89'’04’32" EAST ALONG SAID% LINE 175.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00’07’02’ WEST. 350.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89’04’32" WEST. 175.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00''07’02" EAST. 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-01-032-003-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above­ described I 9 I *5 I I I € < ^USW- Staffs DI«fEm ID tfce sa^ [J* J ’witftevelw-dSiMertoki2tf® >• { » tbffltoHalmleEMn iBi Ittfleen ccacli and pb E fl (kikle. IbeKhdifi sere led hJSfscb t j^oreWReeeeH^iQlieii fl from sasi guard bifia &aL IktioteaiEisereliedaL^-iTKliJJEi I 3 pto* in the W Itf«Wfe R 4' 1 T i X' ' 7 ' i jitoodlislt 1 H k F- ■1 f 9 fobw » * I Inj® 1 a- coring h/* I ». Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time in ten seasons, the Thomapple Kellogg boys have a win over Caledonia. The Trojan varsity boys’ basketball team pulled out a 47-44 win over the visiting Fighting Scots in Middleville Thursday to earn its first win over the purple and gold since January of 2005-, and they did it by wiping out a 13-point deficit in the second half. TK head coach Phil Garber said senior center Jake Kelley sparked his guys with five points and a physical presence in the paint offensively late in the third quarter, TK trailed by 13 with two minutes to play in the third, and the Trojans carried that momentum for the rest of the evening. Kelley finished the night with seven points. Senior guard Jude Webster had a team-high 19 points for TK. Junior forward Trey Hilton added 12 points. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon three-time state medalist Isaac Friddle celebrated his 150th varsity wrestling victory after a quick pin of Allendale’s Deacon Weaver at Hastings High School Friday. The victory was a part of a 45-27 non-conference win in tough non-conference dual for the Hastings varsity wrestling team. Friddle is the ninth Sax­ property. If the Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT AMiaretlainJ'^ 1. * I •. f 1 • STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29546-DE William M. Doherty Court address; 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Robert W. McInnis. Date of birth: 6-14-1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert W. McInnis, died 2-25-2021. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David R. McInnis, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302,Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after dawn J. MARRIOT I JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING. fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the 5th day of February. 2024 at 11 :00 A.M., this Court shall I» >» . * V. z<.’aic ''' Lii 'tr' » *y K5*’ '• J* f • C I • I . •• take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T MARRIOT <1 . • dawn J. MARRIOT < ;x* I ’ JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARETA. WIRSING, r 'W s:=‘ •».* • er » V if tf' - A rt' ■ illts I » X may have in and to the above-described properly unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their r I » I . a r the date of publication of this notice. representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L.AIspaugh P42572 Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law rT i' , r .tf’*'** 9 Date: 12/17/2024 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 David R. McInnis 17709 River Ford Drive Davidson, NO 28036 470-622-1838 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 QWT Client Files\Mosher, William and Dhristine\Order to Answer.docx 9 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ H A 4^ Caledonia led 18-13 at the half. “Their 1-2-2 zone gave us fits, the whole game,” Garber said. “We started feeding the post and Jake Kelley gave us that spark and then were were able to do some things in the high post to Trey and throw it into Jake,” It was a tough shooting night from out­ side for TK, so the Scots had no reason to extend or alter their zone according to Gar­ ber. He is looking forward to some zone offense work during the holiday break. The TK head coach said he has liked his team’s conditioning work through the early season, which he credits with giving his squad an advantage late in ballgames like back-to-back come-from-behind wins against Zeeland West and Caledonia. The Trojans were 8-of-9 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter, and finished 19of-23 as a team at the line for the game. Caledonia got 14 points and six rebounds from Lincoln Senti, eight points classifieds' TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE I < I i<*- BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, {269)818-7793. t from Cam Myers and seven points and five steals from Parker Little in the loss. «b That’s a stepping stone,” Garber said of the win. “It’s a huge difference going into Christmas break 4-2 rather than 3-3 and losing to Cal again. It’s a huge win for us and our program.” Caledonia falls to 3-3 with the loss. TK heads to the Reed City Holiday Tournament Jan. 3-4 and the Fighting Scots will open the OK Green Confer­ ence season at Reeths-Puffer Jan. 3 and follow that up taking on Grandville at the Van Andel Arena Showcase Jan. 4. Friddle hits 150 wins as Saxons remain undefeated s .‘C t W off fe bendi . -4 TK takes 3-point win over Caledonia boys THE HASTINGS BANNER i J f I <1 on wrestler to ever achieve the milestone. Hastings improved its team dual meet record to 16-0 with the win over the Falcons and five more victories Saturday at the Corunna Duals, and the Saxons are currently ranked ninth in the state in Division 1. Hunter Sutfin at 103 pounds, Maverik Peake at 126, Liam Renner at 150, Kee­ gan Sutfin at 157 and Tate Warner at 215 pounds also had pins for the Saxons on STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 2024-29981-DE the night. Hastings won nine of the 14 weight classes. Reyd Zoennan scored a 9-2 decision over the Falcons’ Dante Ramos at 120 pounds for Hastings. Aden Arm­ strong tallied a 9-3 win over Allendale 144-poundcr Jackson Meyers. Hastings also had Jace Acker at 165 pounds out­ score Allendale’s Cayden Pattison 11-4. Sara Baker scored a win in a girls' match for the Saxons too. At Corunna the Saxons mostly domi­ nated. They took a 72-12 win over East Lansing, a 66-16 win over Corunna, a 51 -25 win over Eaton Rapids, a 45-35 win over Madison and a 78-0 win over Perry. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W, Court Street. #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; {269) 945-1390 Estate of Virginia Ann Tobias. Date of birth: 06/27/1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Virginia Ann Tobias, died 08/07/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cynthia Halsey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302,Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. k' ' I »» ( Date: 12/19/2024 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Cynthia Halsey 1727 North Mason Road Nashville. Ml 49073 Hastings senior Isaac Friddle celebrates his 150th varsity wrestling victory during the Saxons’. ■ dual with Allendale Wednesday, I Dec, 18. at Hastings High School. Photo provided �I >4^ W-* 1 4 THE HASTINGS BAHHER Thursday, December 26, 2024 10 wv/w.HastingsBanner.com I ws V > a r i . a rx' ; / iA»8“ 2^ Wb-u '*«* z 1 •> '-■‘■■y Saxon senior Jett Barnum (24) elevates in the paint over Marshall’s Austin Miller (20) during the Thursday night contest at Hastings High School, Photo by Perry Hardin the second half until the Saxons started whittling away at it in the final four and a half minutes Saxon senior center Eli Randall snagged a lob into the paint and put it up and in whi Ie being fouled. He completed a three-point play at the free throw line to finally start cutting into the RedHawk lead. Senior teammate Jett Barnum at­ tacked the bucket for two points to get the Saxons within 41 -37 with 2:50 to go. Porter Shaw drilled an open comer three with 1:01 to play to get Hastings within 46-44. Marshal! extended its lead with two free throws and Shaw got the Saxons back to within two with seven seconds to play. Hastings got a time-out with 6.6 sec­ onds to go, but Marshall came out of the timeout and fired a long inbounds pass ahead for Austin Bums who went in for an uncontested dunk to seal the RedHawk win. Jack Webb drilled a long three-pointer to cut the final deficit from four to one as the clock ran out. Bums finished with a team-high 15 points. He had seven rebounds, four deflections and two steals too. Austin Miller put in 12 points for the RedHawks. He added four rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Barnum and Shaw had I2-points apiece for Hastings. Shaw hit three three-pointers. Barnum had ten re­ bounds, three deflections and a steal. Webb added ten points, five assists and three rebounds. Randall closed the night with nine points and four rebounds. “A road victory in the league is always tough and very important to find a way to win,” Marshall head coach Anthony Miller said. “Credit Hastings for playing a great game. Just happy we found a way to end up with one more point than them.” A F t Marshall boys one point better than the Saxons Brett Bremer Sports Editor The buzzer beater was good, but the Saxons had already run out of time. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team fell 50-49 to the visiting Marshall boys in Intel state-8 Athletic Conference action Thursday, Dec. 18, at Hastings High School. A ffer a back-and-forth first half, Mar­ shall pushed a lead to 26-16 a little over a minute into the second half and Marshall took a 26-16 lead a little over a minute into the second half, and had a lead close to ten points throughout !i^ t I I Fl r s >♦ 1 1/ 2‘ ft I i ♦* t of ♦ L_ I ft > :: X V- s. J' 4 ' J a.^Sw M .1 I I WI > ' LaSS* I lix * i ?' J as »«< 'a'5 ■A I ?• • 4^ Saxon sophomore guard Jack Webb (5) penetrates the Marshall defense past JJ Tucker (5) in the first half Thursday at Hastings High School. Photo by Perry Hardin The RedHawks moved to 6-1 overall this season and 3-0 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with the win. The Saxons are now 1-4 overall and 0-3 in I i '‘g*-** ,1 the 1-8. The Saxons are off now until a home game against Ionia Jan. 3. Seth Berry contributed to this article. «*? l« •1 RedHawks remah undefeated after win at HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Marshall RedHawkskepltheirrecord perfect with a 65-3 5 win at Hastings High School Thursday, Dec. 19. Marshall improved to 5-0 overall this -’t I r I V * A .1 4 i S' » • A- tT^;r4^- S' 33 . I I K I "CT The Saxons' Bella Friddle {23) powers her vjay to the rim over Marshall's Brooke Carden (3) in the second quarter Thursday at Hastings High School. Photo by Perry Hardin 3i5t; lW hllOW®5 1, season and 3-0 in the Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference with the win. “We came out strong in the first quarter getting high quality shots against the zone, but struggled with the full court pressure and aggressive man defense in the half-court leading to a large run for Marshall that we weren’t able to come back from,” Hastings head coach Ben Wilson said. “As we progress through the season we want to continue to im­ prove handling pressure, not settling for perimeter shots, and playing with high energy and focus over four quarters.” The Saxons had an 11 -8 lead five min­ utes into the contest, but the RedHawks closed the first quarter on a 9-0 run to lead 17-11 at the start of the second. The Marshall lead grew to 30-11 before Hewitt put back an offensive rebound with 2:10 to go in the first half. Hewitt closed the game with 25 points. Kalli Koning and Bella Friddle had three points apiece for the Saxons. Marshall got 23 points from Emily Dingee and eight points each from Brooke Carden and Brielle Kelly. Hastings is now 3-3 overall this season and 0-3 in the 1-8. The Saxons return to action Jan. 3 at Ionia. 1 r» The Saxons’ Ashlynn Bailey (41) drives to the hoop past Marshall's Sadie Lampkin (4) in the second half Thursday at Hastings High School. Photo by Perry Hardin t I I idzrfpisfiKW**?® '4 4 i^i3/2a3iiSXi£J^. 9Bi'-}AJ2iill(J5eLg ♦ al^WilSOpdi ’«(BKicre!)«^5^K II >> * "“aaikuByRii® **• ‘rw * 1 * »* 'i- « •X. ^•. M I" * « 4 ** i>*' • • rV <4 . St o kb S’ .*’'® Siu A » e •a’». p' ■ ■ ‘ ic«t • 312^ If i ■ ‘feas * w !tii >5 *‘«SX * ’Si’*^** Raiders show off outside shot in win over Vikings Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings came in with a plan and the Raiders found another way to win. The Portland varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 6-0 overall this season with a 50-36 win at Lakewood High School Friday, Dec. 20. While the Vikings came into the ball­ game focused on closing the seams in the defense and keeping the Raiders from getting to the rim, Portland just found another way to put the ball in the basket. Tej Virk led the Raiders with 19 points knocking down five three-pointers. Portland hit ten threes as a team. Kayden Dickerson added ten points and Evan Gross nine. Lakewood got 12 points from Troy Acker, nine from Seth Willette and sev­ en from Logan Faulkner as their season record drops to 2-5. The Vikings are now 1-3 in the Cap­ ital Area Activities Conference White Division while the Raiders move to 3-0 in the conference. The Raider lead was as many as 20 points in ±e first half and sat at 29-11 at the half. The lead was still 18 at the start ofthe fourth quarterat40-22, and the Raiders started the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run. Lakewood will return to action at Pennfield Jan. 3. »• w K » * 4r V ** v'v; I V < ■ 4 w V '*6k > .»•• % ft I —I % > »• • • 1’ 1. I r X'. •tT c 1 s 4'» h: » I r s * tf— K 4 wP 4> [JIKEWDn*^ \ I K '* w I? .s 4 ) •< 's I : >. c X erX »< K .15 ) S?'* th ^leAA&il J V ’r< h QUESTIONS: ASK US... «1 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm 1 X :L Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station < 'Ci 1 'u' Jesus love Vou 'ft **» XX bift*. *> '*»oi. S' » V V *x Lakewood senior guard Seth Willette works to dribble by Portland senior guard Evan Gross during the second half of their CAAC White ballaamp at Lakewood High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer f s '’I X A I > ♦ ♦ V S, • \ % 'X I s'*'''' * » r R < ♦ t 4^ ( ... �* 5»S 'k WWW Ho stings Banner com bannep I ” Portland pressure gets to the Lakewood girls 'sSlvSS Bret! Bremer _________________ Sports Eito The Portland vanitv girts' baskciKall team moved lo 5-0 with a ^x.14 u in over the rum |-t Vikings al Lakewood High School Fnda>. Aaleigha Roberson had 15 p-o:sts. mo'rtJy in and around the rim, for the 63. ’’.k.Vi/ Raiders while taking care of things un the glass Summer Slope/) nsk I added 12 points and Lily Thelen h^ nine. iilis se-j J ^■‘rk , things his eiri I* ■ L r F ■I ; zLr It KA time learr ■ •T of PTC- ' ' >1*1 □ pl n io'. * The Raiders opened the hallgame on a 12-0 run in the first two and a half minutes. A three from Viking vophomorc . Avery Farrell finally pul an end to that 4 the Vikings not long after and LakewixxJ conn 4 XJ J al limes Lakewood head coach Luke Larrcil said taking care of the basketball has been a focus for his girls. They w ere under 20 turnovers in their one vieton ’/El11 Portland has three or tour kids du'''". J •' »-■ on the hoards- Il ihai tough for us Ue utked aKxjt hoving out, but It is -ndhing sou have lo sstirk on. The Raiders opened the season with an impre^ive one-fxuni win over Lrankenrfiiih and has cr I slowed down vet. Thes are n*»ss -'*0 m the C apital Area AciivIlies Cenf.r.nce While Division Lakewvxxi tell lo 1-2 in ihe conference IK* \ ikings are off now until a Jan. 3 contest at htMix* against Bank Creek ’^'i l^K?wdcj KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? While naUgame Hi ni^. Friday We'd love to hear about it! fnmacleod@mihomepaper.com • Photo by Brett Bremer I -c <> BANIffiRsw,^ ’'I Bretl Bremer Sports Editor s4 sils team. rhe Maple \ailes team is awas Irorn competiiton It wa.s a dav of tough competition for are I,o,j, ’M' 4 the Lions Saturday at the annual Martin now until heading lo Hastings for the annual LH Clipper Classic loumament. I Lamb Tournament Jan. 4 Hiehosh from the Clima.v Scolls-Martin learn, ranked third in the state in Di­ hl t vision 4. were the day's champions w iih a perfect 5-0 record. LhatCSM team knocked off the Lions r J 75-3 with the Lions'three points coming Cal skaters take backto-back wins over Forest Hills teams ■jt 2 thanks to 175-potinder Jackson Burpee •*> pulling out a 16-10 win over CSM’ t' I 5 Jakub fomyslak. Even ihal was a lough battle as Burpee had a 16-2 lead late in I s bib. j 4 I escape, a lake down and then put Burpee e to his back for four nearfal I points before r I* > J the clcKk expired. « Lhc C SM icnm look six pins in ihe 1 Sit > 1 Lti"^ I the third period before Tom) .slak got an I 4e I. d dual and the only other match to reach Who. fSsirs r I ’’ its end was an extended one. Seth Toris ri managed a 7-5 overtime win over ihe k I i I* I priMlitife r i.i*\r >* pflistffik3nd;ipKitt; thirdperiod togetapairoLsUlling points OTB^c^rhrjxr/ bB as Ions backed away, and those two uKisKKMbfbeitfiliaB a one minute sudden victory overtime pcriLvd, I he two went through that round 1 I / I n 3 t I r T r" AL. / r rhe Caledonia sarsit> « M •♦S .Satis pull II isec from Loris wound up as the different. Schilz got his team's first contest­ to knock ofl the two Forest Hills squads last weekend, I win over Forest Hills Central al Patterson Ice in the dual. Wawiemia was pretty pleased Center Indav. Dec. 20. and then a 7-3 with with Penn> s wrestling in a lough over Forest Hills Northern ISasicm Saturday I hat win moved ihe match with the Lakeshore varsity « team and Ctxik's eflorts through­ al KenlwtxxJ Ice Arena Stevensville Lakeshore ’B' team, while Lions into a falling 30-29 to the Martin ’B’ learn. 69-3 to Bronson and 57-18 to Lakeshore. adding three forfeit wins to start "The altitude by the end of the day Robert Schilz followed up with able lo steal his guys a win. or al was good. We kind of struggled in the a 14-9 win for the Lions at 132 least sent the decision lo criteria, middle of the day. They were kind of pounds He pul his opponent on gelling down and I was getting on them his back three times four four Maple Valley head coach Tonv nearfall points each. Nowak added Uawiemia said. “lhe\ realized we've a pin for the Lions at 150 pounds, got some things to learn yet. We’re still Holdyn Clinkscales, Jeremiah * -0 lead after also the dual. ! before breaking things open w ith a four-goal second period on its home ice Saturday. Ion) He said he might have been Skvier Ccxik all had forfeit wins I i i i ( aledonia trailed the I HIM- Bird I>>gs2-1 out ihe day j I I I against the CSM 'IT learn if they Kauffman scored ivrui four goals dilU and lIdU had three « UI assists Io power the Lighting Scot attack. Clic( I IS team alsogoi goals from I ;ihan Sova, I Is Lewandowski aixi Hctitv Simon. Harmon had schemed tilings up belter late Lsch had tiirev assists. Lewandowski had two in Burpee'smatch. Burpee scoreda and Sova and Drew Nicluils liad one assist each. technical tall w Inm a pin could have Sam I ioag made 19 saves in net for the Scots evened the scoa*board at 30-30. Penny. Burpee. Noah Lucas and B' I ed viclorv with a 12-3 vivlory al 113 pounds In the win over the Lakeshore I he Fighting Scots, in a co-op with Thornapple Kellogg and Lowell, improved to 3-1 the day. I hey tixik a 43-24 w in over the a >oung team.” team in theOK Conference Rue Division w ilh a 5-2 team, I ion freshman Roman a bit. hockes bounced back from its first conference defeat Maple Valley's Noah Lucas (right) works for control with Climax Scotts-Marlins Ethan Soago during their 190-pO'jnd match Saturday at Ihe Clipper Classic m Martin. Photo by Bretl Bremer tie-breaking round in which a reversal IK Lion team was 1-4 overall for A : . Sports Editor scoreless, and then things went into a leKlMlKWOtKiOT 'fl if Bretl Bremer J Lions’ Filip Nowak at 150 pounds. Nowak pushed ihe action enou^ in ihe points lied things up al 5-5 heading into <4 .■iz I Penny, Burpee and Cook had Oliver Waalkes. Sean Hall and Owen Loepp scored the three Bird Dog goals. pins against the I akeshore var- ) rhe Scots suried earlier in the 5-2 win ov er I forest Hills Central on the road last I ridav. Mi n 0''® I I ! Diey built a 3-1 lead in the first peritxJ and i j ihcn upped that to 5-1 heading into the third, fhe t aledonia lead was 3-0 afier goals by I I I I TK and Wayland swimmers do well chasing Eagles w < luindcn Moore. Kauffman and a power pla> I gixil b> Sova in the first 12 and a halt minutes of play. Kauffman and Lewandowski both I I scored short handed goals in the second period. Simon had iw o assists in the w in and Rylan Bultcma, Lewandowski. Sova, (iabe Supuk t kr I I jastbeif’^ J r. Bren Bremer ing about a second and a half ahead of the Wav land Sports Editor learn was bested by (irand Rapids Christian and Wayland in a tri meet al Cals in Universily Thursdav, The Trojan team was just ten points behind the ers I I ’Opo*’® W'ayland biys at the end of the night Q2-H2. I he Grand Rapids Christian Lagles w ho hosted the event look a pair of w ins outscoring the TK co-op with Si'** West Michigan Aviation. Hopkins, West Catholic and Unity Christian 114-62 and Waviand 104-76, * Grand Rapids Christian won ten of the 12 events j -’ I and Wayland junior Eddie Oudbier got victories in the 200-yard individual medley and the lOO-yard ffk 1 actio” backstroke. this season. I f 1 < Tyler Stinton’s time of 23.19 was better. the Falcons in Kentwoixl. L other races. In the KMJ-yard butterfly. Klopfenslien was second in 58.01 seconds and Sreyas Murmu MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING was fourth in 1:04.79. In the lOO-yard freestyle fourth in 54.71. Licensed Master Plumber Lictnsed Journeyman Plumber Vew conviruviion, renuxlcl. repair, drain cleaning Magnuson added a runner-up score of 119.90 BRADFORD WHH L. WATER HEATERS points in the diving competition. Eagles in each of the night's first two relays, finish­ Next Saturday, Dec. 28. the Scots lake on i The TK team had two of the lop four in a couple fourth in 59.90 and Klopfenslien fifth in 1:01.15. ♦ IK' Lighting Scots arc now 11-2 overall yard freest) le toplace second. Only Christian senior and Van was the ninner-up in 2:09.08. TK senior ♦ I 200-yard freestyle relav. backstroke. Van placed third in 59.50. Tietz placed ♦ • shots at the other end of the ice. and Bliek had a runner-up lime of 1:43.29 in the the wall. Oudbier won in 2 minutes 8.09 seconds The Trojan team had runner-up finishes behind the Hoag made 13 saves in net for the Scots. Nolan Bateson stopped 16 of 21 Caledonia the night. Ty Denney. Nolan Send. Ethan Magnuson TK gu) s were third, fourth and fifth in the 100-yard lime of 2; 18.31. 'i lime of I ;52.72 in the 200-yard medley relay to start vvilh TK freshman Gabriel Van chasing Oudbier to Hunter Tietz was fourth overall in that race with a t I IK's Denney was second in 54,32 and Send was Biat 200 IM was one of the top races of the da\ k the two Ranger goals. Klopfenslien and Caden Bliek had a second-place Send raced to a lime of 24 73 second.s in the 50- and Kauffman had one each. Nolan Timmer and Hayden 'tanner scored learn ihal wa.s third in both races.. Tietz, Van, Lilian Ihe Lhoniapple Kellogg varsity boys'eo-opsw im ftluK in 3-0 f t Same Day Installaiian The Trojan co-op is now off until the Hornet Invite in Williamston Jan. 4. License ' OfTicc (269194«-224« fXlHB76 Mobile (269183«-5l 12 <k Insured ♦ • 1 1 lonighl that »e 5-IO. 6 feet and vou saw Lions tested by foes at Clipper Classic •x •. t said. with the loss •rt< J. A 7" ••w lol f bd ^4 y * *4 "We have one big kid," ctiach Farrell '"x-eilEUpre^urc” , Cljsack !■ ' > c >■ a wff, jut of a aouble team dS Pcrtiaijci's Ecjca Russrnan (left) a^'O Sumrer Slccc^yr’iLr.. close tn t ( * V to w ork on being hrticr rebounds open, working on Ks-. • ■ ncv^ux- we re going to , hsd a gtxxi night on the 4 Portland’s pressure got to the Vikings k L j- •ujgirs lo make that. ' pressure Ihe Portan defence put5 ,.n is s4»mething that is was w ithin eight points, but that was as of the bailgame. u^ • . hoards, and lb: Vikings are conunuing *d ihc> ’re over ««Kh ( .-Ten ’>-»d. “Our thOM- de(.ii\ Raider surge. Grant buried a three for close as the Vikings would he the rest rvvd lo kam with tcdTTK ifTp <k>tng H r: * Portland P”xi>arc Ic •iin. hi>w to get open in the (J:1 I'hatisatHgihiDg. One e sk <■ ■ L-vt siancd in the offend- ‘^^en we kind (♦ ‘ ihrv»ugh i-t but it is ilu^i first «n»0al entry. We have been starting low .rt, H) pnjctue. lo get open. h<»v\ s- > for the young Lakewood icam 5 Is vj 'JcfcT'iw* nJ guard" 4 * pdJ»>es ajxj inin \ I'M of (he »« •r Uiuizh to I cv*r:i^ < Ana Grant had a team-high five points u 11 T^vrsdoy. December 26 2024 I tf.. 1 �'■ 'fh I -2 Th lA Thursday, December 26, zUz4 n J k rL www.HastingsBanner.com the HASTINGS BANNER 96 9024 £ i nt naa।" 1 I t: Olivet takes tiebreaker in Viking girls’ first dual I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first ever Lakewood girls’ varsity wrestling dual was a thriller. It took some time to sort through the MHSAA wrestling rules but eventually on the tenth criteria the Olivet girls earned the tie-breaking point for a 37-36 win over the Lakewood ladies. The Vikings and Eagles were knot­ ted at 36-36 after Olivet 235-pounder Brianna Preston pinned Lakewood’s Julianna Taylor under the spotlight in the old gym al Lakewood High School Wednesday, Dec. 18. Both teams had six wins. Both teams took six six-point victories. Both teams had three forfeit wins. There weren’t any technical falls or major decisions, and both teams had the same number of first points in bouts. In the end, the match was decided on which team had the most nearfall points - a tally the Eagles won 12-3. “I thought even if it may have been better if we just matched up and got the girls the right mat time and stuff, but I thought the girls needed the team ex­ perience,” Lakewood girls’ coach Lane Allen said. “They’re pretty tight as a group, but I think it really solidifies it when you’re fighting for every fight as a unit. I don’t know if it could have gone any better - tying and coming down to the last second. The Michigan High School Athletic Association will crown a team state champion in girls’ wrestling for the first time this season at the conclusion of the annual Individual State Finals at Ford Field by tallying the results of individuals who compete in the finals. And the sport has grown among females 9^ naments to compete in and he s looking forward to at least having another dual against CAAC White foe Portland which has a good-sized girls’ program too. “And as the team and the league grow, we’ll add more to it. Hopefully some­ time, every Wednesday they II have duals,” Allen said. Allen is still working with some of the guys this season too, and is trying not to gel stretched too thin. He said Casey Shettler and Allison Slater, Lakewood’s first female conference champion who graduated last spring, have been out­ standing assistant coaches so far work­ ing along side him with the girls. Lakewood's Lillian Teachworth works to pin Olivet’s Ashley Carr during their 110-pound bout in their teams' dual under the spotlight at Lakewood High School Wednesday, Dec. 18. Photo by Brett Bremer the dual. Lillian Teachworth from Lake­ wood and Ashley Carr from Olivet met in the first contested weight class with Teachworth earning a pin 46 seconds into the second period. Lakewood would also get pins from jaylin Potter at 125 pounds and Peyton Federau at 190 pounds. Federau put the Viking team in front 36-30 in the penul­ timate match of the dual. Taylor got the initial take down in her 235-pound contest with Preston, but Preston managed to escape and then take control for the pin that ultimately clinched her team’s victory. Allen said he’ll see what other dual opportunities come along this season. TTe girl s have their own schedule oftour­ enough in the past two seasons, since the MHSAA started hosting a girls’ in­ dividual state tournament, that programs are starting to have enough girls to host full-on team duals. Lakewood has a dozen girls on its high school roster currently and all ofthem are new to the sport of wrestling. “This is their sixth week of practice,” Allen said. “It is a great group of kids. They support each other. And, they’re athletes. They’re learning fast. It’s fun.” There were six contested weight class­ es among the 14 in the dual between the Vikings and Eagles. Both teams scored three pins in those bouts. Olivet got forfeit wins by Jenna Carr at 100 pounds and Elayna Johns to open Lakewood's Peyton Federau heads to the center of the mat after scoring a pin in her 190-pound bout against Olivet Wednesday, Dec. 18, during a dual under the spotlight at Lakewood High School. Photo by Brett Bremer Vikes start dual versus Eagles with ten straight wins Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team followed up the first girls’ dual ever for the Vikings by scoring its second league win of the season under the spotlight in the old gymnasium at Lakewood High School Wednesday. Lakewood outscored Olivet 56-15 to improve to 2-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this season. The Vikings got pins from Vincent Stamm at 126 pounds, Gage LaRoche at 157 pounds, Calder Villanueva at 165 pounds and Joel Simon at 285 pounds in the dual, and they celebrated senior Kade Boucher’s 100th varsity victory (earned earlier) after his forfeit win at 132 pounds. It was the first contest of the season for Stamm who is one of four returning state qualifiers for the Vikings this season along with Simon and the two Boucher brothers. Sophomore Bryson Boucher had one of the biggest wins of the evening for the Vikings outscoring Van Wirtz 4-0 in the 150-pound bout. “[Wirtz] is ranked just below him, so we knew it was going to be a tough one coming in,” coach Tony Harmer said. Landon LaFavor took a 12-6 win for the Vikings at 120 pounds over Oliv­ et’s Presten Rugg in the first contested weight class of the dual that started at 106 pounds. Lakewood led the dual 50-0 after the first ten weight classes. Lakewood started with forfeit wins from Dakota Harmer at 106 pounds and Stephen Aldrich at 113. Camden Wright earned a 17-2 tech­ nical fall over Charles Garrett at 138 pounds and Lydon Rogers beat Olivet’s Jace Morris 10-5 at 144 pounds. Coach Harmer said Wright was technically sound in wrestling one of his best match­ es of the season. Olivet got its first points thanks to an overtime takedown from Connor Toburen in his 175-pound bout with the Vikings’ Levi Pryzynski. The two went into a sudden victory overtime period tied 1-1. Ben Kelenske at 190 pounds and Joe LaSalle at 215 followed up with pins for the Eagles, before Simon closed out the Viking team win by scoring his 13th consecutive victory to open the season. Kade Boucher is also off to a 19-0 start for the Vikings. Simon is off to an 18-1 start. There are four other guys with at least 15 victories already this season. The Viking team racked up more victories Saturday during its annual trip across the Mackinac Bridge. The Lakewood team was a perfect 5-0 at the Sault Bridge Brawl while dominating the competition. The closest dual of the day was a 60-21 victory over the Sault Area team. Lakewood also beat Escanaba 70-10, Marquette 78-4, Munising 75-6 and St Ignace-LaSalle 77-6. Simon got a challenge from Marquette V 1 I 1 y 4 heavyweight Talon Smith. Smith handed Simon his first defeat of the season by an 11-3 major decision ina285-poundbout. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. 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No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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